Rewind Rewind [Permanent Hiatus]

Ch05

2 years have come and gone as our blond hero continues on to unimaginable heights. He trained, and trained...and trained in the great mount myoboku; so determined was he to bear the burden of tomorrow that might never come. And Gamabunta could only watch in sadness, for his inability to sway the iron will of a grieving heart and hope the heavens would bless him guidance.

Naruto paused, turned to wave them farewell and smiled. They couldn't help the tug on their hearts, the aching heart, and the pursed lips as he turned about and walked down the path he chose. Because by the end of the day, Naruto will still and always will be Naruto.

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The moon glowed above the heavens, lighting the way for judgement. Naruto ran full speed among the shadows in silent steps with only but a cold breeze to tell his presence. He immediately summoned shadow clones. They wore completely black just as the original wore the same black hooded jacket, knee length shorts, and combat boots. He nodded at them before disappearing through the shadows as well.

Meanwhile in the deepest darkest underground chambers of Konoha, sickening screams of children echoed only to fall on deaf ears.

Click clack, the footsteps echoed and silence remained. The children cried silently and stilled their voice within their cells. He looks them in the eye and he saw anger, confusion, fear. It wasn't acceptable.

As if sensing his superior's distaste, one of the operatives presented him a scrawny child.

"Danzo-sama, I believe we have found a...special case"

The man seemed intrigued, "Go on"

"He is--"

The child scowled at the men, he bit his quivering lips and kneed the soldier at his jewels. The anbu operative merely flinched, to which the child thought was inhumane, and served the latter a whirling kick to the stomach sending him crashing to one of the cells. The child did not move and the other children were petrified.

"I apologize for the little...distraction, Danzo-sama," the operative bowed.

"A good example it was!" The man laughed, his voice booming through the walls. He gave the children a devilish grin; he saw fear burned in their eyes. Yes, only fear.

"As I was saying Milord, the child had potential. I harvested him myself from the Kurone Clan, the ink wielders of Kirigakure. With the right training, he could be more than useful in our ranks as well as a useful tool for the plan"

"I shall take your word for it then. But do remember that you are to be responsible for him, " Danzo gazed upon the cowering pests, "Well then children, enjoy your time in hell!"

And he left.

Oh how he just loved their fearful gazes, pitiful pitiful lab rats they were. He would of enjoyed breaking their bones one by one. Their screams would surely be melodious!

"Danzo-sama," an operative bowed on his way.

"Dolphin, how are the plans going?"

The operative raised his head, "Progressing quite smoothly, milord. Though it seems one of the nations are sending their men for their certain sheep in our herd"

"I'll handle it," Danzo said, "Has the uchiha been dealt with?"

"Yes sir. And as you've requested, it has been sent to your office"

"Good good"

"And the children, Milord?"

"They are to be shipped to--"

Dolphine backed away in instinct as he stared warily at the sudden rigid frame of his superior's back. There was only silence in the cold mist of darkness. His hand brushed by his kunai pouch in caution. Something is definitely wrong.

A sudden movement in the air, katana already in hand, and everything seemed to go slow. Before his very eyes flashed brilliant blue eyes, a kunai at his throat. And at that moment, he knew death was already knocking on his door; he accepted his faith, he knew he couldn't win.

As if reading his thoughts, he felt a throbbing pain at his cheek only to realize that the intruder had indeed slapped him in the face. He stared in bewilderment and shock.

"This is the leaf village is it not? The village that prided itself of the will of fire? How disappointing," the intruder spat.

Dolphin glared at the stranger, swiftly threw shuriken before backing away a couple steps.

"ISSHI TŌJIN!" He casted a barrier upon the surrounding area, this way the intruder won't be able to escape.

The intruder chuckled, humored perhaps, the anbu had no clue as to why.

"Suiton:Suihou no jutsu!" A powerful hot beam of boiling water went hurling to the intruder. Once the jutsu hit the target, he dashed forward opting to deliver the finishing blow.

That was the last thing he remembered.

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"Boss, it's finished"

Naruto turned to his clone, "the children?"

"We relocated them to the house. We have successfully recovered Shin and Sai. Shin had some broken ribs and a small concussion. He's healed and resting at the moment. The root anbu responsible was severely dealt with. Sai is unharmed"

"And Danzo?"

"Exterminated"

"Very good. Access dolphin's memories, we might find some useful information. Fix his memory and release him right after. You can dispel once you're done"

"Yes boss," the clone left.

Naruto stared at his list as he crossed the first name off. His eyes reflected deadly mischief and he couldn't help but grin. The hunt has finally started!