10Konohagakure
Naruto: The dreams continue, like repeating mantra I have to tell myself the war's over. Everything looks so bleak most of the time. We mourn those who weren't returned to us. Shika, Inoichi and Pervy Sage.I don't know why but he just came to me after we won the war.
Flashback
Finally, it's over if I only got here sooner. I clasp at my right bicep and grit my teeth as it throbs with pain. A blue beacon lights up and the urge to follow comes to me. I move closer and see Sasuke doing the same.
"I thought you were getting treated teme. You shouldn't be walking around."I say with a sigh. Does he see the light too?
"I could say the same for you dobe."Sasuke says as keeps moving toward the light, his body turned towards me but away also.
"Come on teme." I push myself into a slow jog. When we finally reach the flickering light, it goes out. Damn, where did it go?
"Well, that was a waste of time dobe." Sasuke says as he turns away and starts to walk away.
"You really are too much like Indra, Sasuke." Sasuke stops walking, his foot still raised as if waiting for the decision. Eventually, he turns back around.
"Well, good choice this something you have to hear." Says the Sage of Six paths with an eyebrow raised.
"Hn."Sasuke grunts.
"Don't be rude teme," I say. After all of those years of just hearing different forms of that sound. He would think we didn't understand him.
"I best hurry and tell you. In a month's time, your lives will change. Choice of those from the past. Keep your conviction for all can change in a blink of an eye. When you go back to those you left behind, life might not be the same." Says the sage.
"What's going to change?" I say quickly as the blue light starts to grow and expand as the sage goes through several hand signs.
"Peace is hard won. This is for the good of the world." The sage says as he disappears.
"What the hell?" I yell
"Come on dobe, let's go before another war begins," Sasuke says calmly as he leaves me behind.
"Wait up teme." I run after him
Flashback end
"Naruto, come on we'll be late. We're going to be late to Kakashi's inauguration."Minato says.
"Yes, dad. I just have to get Sasuke and I'll meet you at the stands."
"Alright, don't take too long with your boyfriend."Minato teases.
"WE ARE NOT DATING. How many times do I have to tell you that."I say while I blush and escape through the window.yeesh just because he found out my first kiss was to Sasuke. Doesn't mean I like him like that?
Jumping the roofs, so I don't draw the attention of others. I finally reach the edge of the village where the old Uchiha compound sits.
"Dobe took you long enough," Sasuke says.
"Shut up Teme. Let's just go to the inauguration without arguing now."
"Hn… I'm leaving after this. Let's just go."Sasuke says as he starts running.
"You might not want too. Remember what old man six paths said y'know."
"Hn."
"Teme."I whisper so I keep running next to him. He doesn't believe in the words the old man said but I do. It was only because of him that we won the war. He finally brought us together in agreement.
Ten Minutes Later
Damn Kakashi-sensei still not here, we told him an hour earlier so he shows up on he'll come. The ceremony starting but the five kage are having a meeting together before granny steps Anbu shunshin in here, "Lady Hokage."
"Yes, Wolf," Tsunade says. And all the bodyguards of the Kages stand at ready.
"We are ready to begin the ceremony."
"Well then is Kakashi there," Tsunade says.
"Yes. We found him. He's ready to begin."
"You are dismissed. Now my fellow Kage I bring you here for a peaceful assembly in Konoha. That may mark the beginning of a peaceful era." says Tsunade.
"May the peace continue."All the Kage say.
"Now let's go inaugurate Kakashi so I can go drink," She said with stars in her eyes.
"Tsunade-sama!" scolded Shizune.
Kakashi: Why can't this day just end. I'm supposed to be happy about the promotion. My friend died in the war when I had mourned him for years. Instead of standing here listening to the inspirational shit the Kages spew from their lips as they pass this responsibility. I can't help but think it was my fault that he died in both instances that I lost my friend again.
'I am going to be the first Uchiha Hokage'. He used to say, I wish that was so true. Standing here in front of his stone I can't help but think back. I will make him proud.
"Kakashi-sempai comes on we're going to be late," Tenzo says as he appears to me.
"Alright, Tenzo."I give him an then we shunshin to the ceremony, where I stand now waiting for the great honor to be bestowed on me that I never wanted.
"Lady Hokage!"Hawk yells.
"What ?"Tsunade yells
"The Akatsuki are here," Hawk says
"What that's impossible the Akatsuki are all dead y'know," Naruto says.
"Those look like kids?" says Kankuro as he comes down from the vantage point, that allows him to view the gate.
"They are kids. They have the chakra structures of children," says Hinata.
"Let them in," Tsunade says. Great, who do we have to fight now. What she up to?
Obito: Konoha doesn't look the same. We tree hopped the rest of the way inside of the fire nation. Sasori thought of going home to Suna when we came upon the border between the nations. It was a crossroad that I thought we would never overcome. We need everyone to stick together if there ever going to believe us about the whatever is happening to us. Now here we are looking at the gate into the village
Minato-sensei is going to kill me for bringing genin from enemy villages to the entrance to the village. I just gave them big go ahead and kill us all sign. These kids. What are we going to do?We aren't strong enough to protect each other. How are we going to change back if we can? What happened that made them think I died.
"Let's just go the Anbu already know we're here might as well go in", Itachi says and without a second thought signals us to move forward. It's now or never.
"State your business," says the guard at the gate. He looks familiar but I can't remember.
"We're here to speak to the Hokage,"I say quickly as the Anbu agents swoop down from the shadows and surround us like a pack of wolves. I try to stay calm but the masks do nothing to hide the malice and threats in their eyes.
"And who are you?"
"I am Obito Uchiha."
Kakashi:
What's going on? The Jonin and Anbu are moving in quick successions trying to figure out what's going on, the panic in their eyes. If I had not fought the Akatsuki in several situation I would be as well. Mental panic is never good, what's strange is that Naruto looks excited that's not good. Must be bored with peace. I have to change that, that's how some crazy S-Class missing-nin are created.
When they finally brought them in my heart was in my throat. Fully prepared for the orders to come. I turn to my students and see they don't need me to tell them anything they are information around the Hokage and I. Tenzo stands next to Naruto even though he no longer needs to worry about Naruto losing control. Old habits die hard.
"Troublesome."Temari whispers.
"Spending too much time with Shikamaru aren't you. Temari."Naruto laughs and gets swatted in the back of the head. Which releases a snicker from Sasuke.
"Let them in," Tsunade says with a stoned faced look. The Akatsuki members walk through the front entrance of Konoha. They are clustered together in the middle and encircled by Anbu officials. The unease continues to increase as we see that these are in fact, children.
"Sasuke are these really children?"Tsunade asks
"This is no henge or genjutsu. They are in fact children, Lady Hokage." Sasuke reports his hands keep tightening into fists.
"Calm down Sasuke y'know," Naruto says back
"Calm down seriously. How can you say that my brother is in there but he is a fucking child."He glares back at Naruto with his sharingan still activated.
"Well in my defense I didn't know the old man was going to bring him back as a kid. Never Mind him bringing back all of them like this y'know."Naruto says placating and not even flinching when he meets Sasuke gaze.
"You knew about this and didn't inform the Hokage, Naruto," Neji says in a reprimanding tone.
"Yeah. Yeah, I didn't say anything because I didn't know this was going to happen, y'know."Naruto says back in lazy tone. He's spending too much time with me if that's how he acts in a crisis.
When they finally stand in front of us. You see the Akatsuki cloaks dragging onto the ground. The older three standing in front of the younger ones to protect them from the hateful stares of the civilians. These children hold hands between each other and protect each other.
"What's going on? Where's Lord third and Minato-sensei?"Obito says
"Be quiet. Let's wait until they tell us what's going on?"A younger version of Sasuke says. That must be Itachi. At that age, he was stronger than most Jonin here. The Five Kage moving in to stand in front of them, wearing the ceremonial robes.
"All right who are you? And what do you want?"The Tsuchikage says.
"Who are you? Where's old man Oniki un?" A small blonde child exclaims while pointing at Kurotsuchi.
"Listen here. Old man Oniki retired, now all of you state your names."Tsunade demands in a clear voice that makes some of the children shake in fear.
"Deidara of Iwagakure, shinobi registration IW-08721 hm."The child says as he stares Tsunade and Kurotsuchi down.
"Sasori of Sunagakure, shinobi registration 33-001," He says and pulls Deidara behind against the others will to stop his impulsive the Kazekage's older brother hears this and sees him holding a puppet. He visibly stiffens and takes out his chakra string.
"Itachi Uchiha of Konohagakure, shinobi registration 004086." says Itachi behind a blue scaled boy and a raven haired boy with an orange mask on the side of his head.
"Obito Uchiha of Konohagakure, shinobi registration 010886." says the raven head earning a gasp from Minato-sensei.
"Kisame Hoshigaki of Kirigakure," says the blue scaled boy as he pushes Itachi further behind in a protective stance. I don't think they're aware of the actions they're taking with each other. It's almost habitual and instinctual to protect each other's weakness.
"Hidan of Yugakure."That's a tourist site. Had they a shinobi village?
"Kakuzu of Takigakure."Ah man, this guy hard to kill. He's the one with five hearts.
"Yahiko of Amegakure, a student of Jiraiya." He says as he stands in front of two others, and right next to Obito.
"Konan of Amegakure, a student of Jiraiya."She says in a quiet voice and a she unfolds one of her paper wings to reveal a small redhead child.
"I am Nagato Uzumaki of Amegakure, they say I am also a student of Jiraiya,"He whispers. Well, Naruto you and Karin aren't the last Uzumaki anymore.
"Take them T.I. Once your innocence is proven. We will decide your fate. Dismissed."Tsunade says.
"What's going on? We haven't done anything wrong?"Yahiko yells and the others say the same as they are yanked and dragged away by the Anbu. They finally stop when they see the hatred in the eyes of the civilians as they cheer. And the stone-faced looks of the ninja from their village as they are gathered together for a peaceful assembly. These are just children but we can't take a chance. Even though it hurts to see the betrayed look on the face Obito.
Tsunade:
Standing in front of the assembled audience, I look and see the same grim expressions all around except for the calm collected look the Kazekage has as if he has reached an understanding with the situation.
"I gathered you all here since I would like your permission to interrogate these members since some of them hold ties to your villages. And I would not like to intrude in your villages affairs. And if they are found without reason to be held accountable for their actions to live here in harmony.
And to decide whether to reveal the truth to them. Not only are these children trained killers but future mercenaries. We must integrate them into society we must also help them to not commit these mistakes." All the Kage and the familial ties of the children nod their heads in agreement.
"With your permission, Lady Mei may ask Zabuza about your village past affairs. I also pose this question to the rest of Kage to know what the mental state of children might be in."Tsunade
"He is now in your village as a Jonin and as a path of communication between our villages. You may do as you wish."Mei says.
"I give my consent as well," Gaara says.
"Do as you wish."The Raikage says.
"Do what you need to," said all turn and look at Kakashi and wait for his answer.
"You are the newly appointed Hokage. You deserve to voice your opinion."Tsunade says.
"I agree," Kakashi says tersely.
"Alright Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno step forward. Ino you will be assisting Ibiki in T.I and will be providing therapy if need be to the children. Sakura will provide medical support if need. I want all full eval on them." Tsunade says
"Yes, Lady Tsunade"
An: T.I means Torture and Interrogation