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"Well, go and grab me a good meal", Kuraiya speechlessly stood up and left, when his back was turned, he could've sworn he felt a predatory gaze on him.
He shivered and turned around only to see Hanabi trodding behind him, "was it my imagination, yeah, it probably is".
He had no idea, Hanabi was licking her lips behind him, [should I secretly be someone here later, he won't be able to tell right, I made sure my transformation technique was absolutely flawless.]
After feeding Hanabi and seeing her off, he couldn't help but frown, "she was acting strange, hopefully she doesn't try anything weird, just go home and fight your father like Hinata".
Some distance away, Hanabi turned her head slightly, "heh, hehehehe, ehhhh", she wiped her mouth and disappeared into the distance like a hungry animal.
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Outside the village.
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Sasuke and his group, stood outside the village gazing at the gate, "Sasuke, what are we gonna do now", Karin asked, as she kept looking between him and the village.
"You two will go to an inn, I want to check something on my own", without waiting for any response, he vanished after changing his appearance.
A few hours past and Sasuke was panting from his rapid movement and not finding anything, "where.., haaah.., where could she be".
He felt an incredible urge to yell in frustration, "huh, that's", his gaze landed on Kushina who came out of his rival's home, he vanished and appeared in front of Naruto's house, as he gazed inside and saw a beaten Shikamaru he turned to Kushina again, who was heaving in rage.
"Perhaps, this person might know something", he secretly followed Kushina and with Kushina's abilities, she quickly sensed it.
"Um, is that a spy", she cracked her knuckles while leading Sasuke into a alley, "come out!, I know your following me".
Sasuke appeared after hearing this and he deactivated his transformation jutsu, Kushina who was about to give him a beating froze, "oh, your appearance, how similar".
"You know me..", Sasuke watching Kushina's face changing into complexity, felt an inexplicable feeling, "you must know why I'm here then".
Kushina frowned and replied, "what's your name", "....it's Sasuke", Kushina closed her eyes while tapping her cheek, "one second..", she turned around and started talking to herself.
After thinking about it, she turned around with an evil smile, "Adamantine chains!", "..what?", Sasuke wasn't expecting to be attacked out of nowhere, the chains wrapped around him in an instant.
Kushina rapidly approached him and put a bag over his head, "capture successful", after wrapping Sasuke up in chicken binding, she hurled him over her shoulder and vanished with a body flicker.
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On Sakura's side.
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She was currently learning how to use the yin seal, as she has already partially mastered strange power, after wracking her brain for a few minutes, she gave up completely.
"No rush.., I'm hungry again", Sakura came downstairs and saw her mother cooking and upon smelling it, her eyes sparkled.
"Mom.., when will it be done", Mebuki turned around frowning, "you've been getting more and more eager to eat recently, is there something you're not telling me".
Sakura winced back, "ahem, forget about it, I'm not hungry", Mebuki stopped and fully turned around, "Sakura dear.. hmmm", Sakura shifted uneasily under the scrutiny.
"Lift up your shirt..", Sakura took a step back, "ah.., this.., isn't that..", "Sa.. ku.. ra!", Sakura swallowed hard before lifting up her shirt, "mmm, I knew it, who is it.., whose the father!, it better not be a nobody!, I raised you to pick a strong person!".
"He.. he's not a ninja.., but he's definitely stronger than one", Mebuki's eyes narrowed down on Sakura, "how can someone not be a ninja and be stronger than one, how can that make sense".
"He.. he can destroy this planet strong, that's how strong he is", Mebuki's breath got caught in her throat, [I.. impossible, such a person is a fantasy, if such a person existed, he'd surely be well known.]
Then Mebuki's eyes widened, "you.. are you talking about that person who caused a ruckus a few years back.., the one that caused that green light in the sky and destroyed those thre.. three clans".
Mebuki almost fainted from the news, Sakura seeing her mother acting like she was about to collapse, quickly helped her to a seat.
"Well.., he's a hero too, if not for him, this planet would already be destroyed..", Sakura remembered how Kakashi talked about how a giant red ball almost came into contact with the planet, when she was knocked out.
Mebuki felt her heart clench and she quickly stopped Sakura from continuing, "stop.., please stop, if what you say is true, why are you still here, shouldn't you be with him".
Mebuki couldn't help but think that this man of Sakura's, would one day appear at her door demanding for her daughters leave and her husband stepping in front of the man, only to be slapped into the ground rendered unconscious.
She quickly grabbed Sakura's shoulder's and she started to speak quickly, "get your things and leave", Sakura's mind went completely blank and she just stared at her mother.
Mebuki seeing the lack of response added, "I'm not asking for much, you can come over whenever you want..", Mebuki stopped her pestering and she sighed.
Sakura stopped moving altogether, so she pulled her into her embrace, "you're all grown up, you can't escape from growing older dear, I just want you to live well, when you leave, be sure to come by often".
Sakura woke up from her earlier shock and she nodded slowly.
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On Kushina's side.
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"Wahahahaha!, Mikoto, look at who I kidnapped", Mikoto who was cradling Nokra in her arm's, frowned at the bound up Sasuke, "who is this, shouldn't you know what mess this'll cause".
Sasuke who heard this voice, instantly went still, his earlier fidgeting in trying to get out of the bindings, now after hearing that voice his body stiffened.
[That.., that voice.], he immediately went back into the past, recounting all the scolding's and kind word's his mother said to him, "guhk, no.., guhk", "mm", Kushina looked down at Sasuke who was making strange sounds.
She took off the bag over his head and she saw him tearing up, desperately trying to stop his tears from falling, his expression extremely ugly.
"Eh.., he looks just like Naruto, with that expression", Kushina muttered to herself before turning to see Mikoto's reaction.
(What's wrong with a man, trying to remain calm without crying, Kushina)
Mikoto just stood frozen, her eyes glowing red not from crying herself, but from the activated mangekyō, "it's really you, why did you bring him here Kushina!".
"Huh, isn't he a rogue nin, I can't let him come looking for trouble, so it's best to do it like this, ain't it", Kushina pouted before passing Sasuke over to Mikoto.
"Hehehe, look at that, bet you didn't expect a sudden visit from this little guy, look at how flustered you ar...", Mikoto glared at Kushina, quickly causing her to look away while whistling.
"What did you come to the village for, don't you know what predicament you're in right now", Mikoto quickly turned away from Kushina and she turned to speak to the bound up Sasuke.
Sasuke opened his eyes still tear streaked, "I.. I.. I've come back to settle down, I'v.., I've gotten my revenge on that man", Mikoto narrowed her eyes on him, "don't you know, settling down won't be easy, you'll have to be thrown in a cell first and who knows how long that'll be for".
[What?, why isn't she asking about him, did she already know...], his thoughts stopped there, when Nokra pointed her finger at him, "mm.. mm".
His breath stopped as he saw the child's finger glowing in a yellow light, Mikoto moved Nokra's hand upward and the small yellow light shot up into the sky.
'Boom'
Nokra clapped her small hands staring into the sky, Mikoto closed her eyes rubbing her brows together, Kushina however was amazed, "that was beautiful..", she rubbed her belly and turned to leave.
"I'm hungry.., so I'll be taking my leave first", Mikoto opened her eyes again and she turned to face Sasuke, however he was completely dazed, [what was that, did I almost just die, so strong, could it be I was right, could it be that mom has found another.]
Looking at the tail, he understood quickly, "I.. I want to.., I want to see him", Mikoto frowned again after hearing this, "see him, why?, I must warn you, he may end up killing you, if you act up or threaten anyone he cares for".
Mikoto let out the warning before hand, as to not make him try anything foolish, Sasuke's eyelids twitched, [is he that powerful, no, he has to be, if my sister is this strong at such an age, surely he's more monstrous, mm..]
His gaze fell on his mother's belly that was bulging slightly, [..another, is mom having another child.], his thoughts started spiraling, "I won't do anything, I simply want to see him..".
[Huh, those eyes.., did she awaken them after that day.], after seeing Mikoto nodding and using her Mangekyō ability to destroy the Adamantine chains, he was deeply shocked.
After standing up, he heard a whistle from a fast movement, he looked up and saw Zangya frowning at the two below.
"What caused that noise just now, was it him", Mikoto looked up and quickly shook her head, especially seeing a pink wire forming, already poised to attack Sasuke.
"Don't try anything kid or I'll make sure you die", Zangya left after saying this, she was already trying to find Kuraiya who had disappeared somewhere, so she was slightly irritated.
(He's at the atmosphere overlooking the planet, again)
Sasuke touched the back of his neck feeling a slight burning sensation, [what happened, I didn't even see what she did.], "that was close, it's too dangerous for you to linger here any longer, I think you should leave".
Hearing Mikoto say this, Sasuke subconsciously nodded, "no, I want to see that man, who is he", Mikoto felt a little annoyed after hearing this, "Sasuke! Leave!, I'll come and visit you instead after you've finished your sentence, just listen to me this once, now it isn't a good time".
Sasuke clenched his fists tightly before reluctantly nodding, "mm", he turned to leave, feeling conflicted inside, "Sasuke..", he turned slightly and Mikoto smiled, "it's good to know you're okay".
"Guhk..", he turned away with the ugly face he had when he first heard her voice.
Just as Sasuke was about to leave the premises, he felt a cold weapon on his neck, "if you come back here and cause a commotion again, I'll.. kill.. you!", Sasuke turned his head and saw an angry Mei.
He also saw Konan and Shizuka, both equally irrated by his arrival, he swallowed hard feeling the suffocating aura of three super Kage level beings before him.
[I didn't come here, it was that damn red haired woman!.], after yelling internally, he closed his eyes and chose to lie-down, "I won't".
"Good, now go", Mei pulled the Kunai away, her body trembling from unrest rage, her motherly instincts of wanting to keep away the pests were at an all time high.
Watching Sasuke disappear, Mei gritted her teeth, "where's that damn red head!", Mei's voice was heard throughout the residence and Kushina who heard it, instantly fled into hiding.
Sasuke who ran off also heard it, "fuuuu, it seems I got away luckily, that atmosphere was worser than fighting Itachi".
Sasuke continued to run, upon arriving at an inn, he came up to Karin and Jugo, "guy's, I'm handing myself over, please stay safe, I hope you stay in the village, it's safe here".
"What!, no!, we didn't come all this way just so you can throw yourself inside a cell!", Karin burst into a frenzy while crying, Sasuke himself just closed his eyes.
Jugo kept quiet, but he nodded secretly to Karin's word's though, "how can you, blueeghhhh", Sasuke looked up and saw Karin puking everywhere.
He stood up looking confused, his arms open slightly, "did you eat something out of date", Jugo's face scrunched while holding his nose.
Karin angrily glared at Jugo, causing him to look away in surrender, after she glared at him, she turned to face Sasuke with a smile, "heh, I guess we're gonna be parents".
Jugo's eyes widened and Sasuke stood frozen like an ice sculpture, "huh", fake lightning coursed behind him, his face sweating profusely.
"What now, are you still gonna go", Sasuke woke up from his shock, stood up straight and nodded, "if you are with child, then even more so, we're staying in this village".
He turned and left without hesitation, Jugo who was sat down also stood, "wait, if you're handing yourself in, then so am I", Karin just watched the two walking away, she sighed and followed behind, clearly already made up her own mind too.
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On Sakura's side.
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She packed her stuff up, giving her mother a farewell, "mom, tell Dad, I'll be here often", "don't worry, I'll tell him dearie, if he tries to look for you, I'll just lock him in the basement", "mm".
Mebuki watching Sakura slowly disappear into the distance, smiled brightly, "hey, Mebi, why are you standing outside", Mebuki turned and saw Kizashi with a wide smile.
'Sigh', "our daughter has grown up and moved out", Kizashi's smile froze and he turned his head to where she was looking before, "No!.. You!.. Don't!", Mebuki stopped Kizashi from chasing after Sakura by dragging him inside.
"Aghh! No! My baby daughter! She can't leave!", 'bang', after Mebuki slammed the door shut, Kizashi's screaming continued until it was forcibly silenced.
Sakura finally made it to the Sajuu residence, there she saw a woman floating towards her, "are you a guest or a new victim of mine", Sakura's lips twitched and she shook her head.
"I'm neither, I'm a new resident", Zangya face froze upon hearing this and she quickly stormed off, "damnit, I swear I'll rob the next person that comes here".
'Boom'
Sakura turned to the sound, while covering her eyes, after the dust settled she saw Kuraiya inside a crater, she ran over and after seeing he was asleep, she felt an intense anger well up inside her.
'Slap'
Kuraiya instantly woke up, completely dazed, "what, ah, it's just you, when did you arrive, wait, wasn't I watching the rotation of the planet", he stood up and wiped off the dirt and understood what happened.
He turned around with a strained smile, "heh, I guess I fell asleep", watching Sakura slowly getting closer, he grabbed her stuff and waved, "so you're moving in, then let me handle this".
[Her temper is too similar to Tsunade's.], he shook his head while walking away, "I thought you died!, after all, how the hell can someone survive a hit like that!", seeing her run over, he quickened his pace.
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Back on Sasuke's side.
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He arrived at the new police force station and handed himself over along with Karin and Jugo, the moment Naruto heard the news about Sasuke returning, he immediately went over to police station.
He wasn't alone, Kakashi was waiting for Naruto to arrive at the front of the station, "finally came huh?, thought you'd stay in your house for while longer", "Kakashi sensei, is it true, is he here".
Kakashi nodded, pulled out a book and waved his hand, "come, let's go say hi, I think he needs it", Naruto trodded behind Kakashi and they made their way to Sasuke's cell.
Seeing him bound with his eyes covered, Natuto gritted his teeth, "Kakashi, isn't this a bit too much", "no, it's necessary, who knows if he'll try something".
Naruto turned to Sasuke and he shouted, "Sasuke!, what made you come back, tell me!", Sasuke looked up turning towards the sound.
"Is that you Naruto, fool, you should leave, this is no place for a soft hearted person like yourself", "Sasuke!", Kakashi placed his hand on Naruto's shoulder, "Sasuke, since you haven't done anything except for running away, your punishment won't be too much, as for that friend of your's, Jugo, he has alot of deaths on his hands, so he might stay here forever..".
"And that other one named Karin, Lady Tsunade has made an exception for her, since she's the last pure member of the Uzumaki clan, she'll be under watchful eyes outside", Sasuke sighed in relief, [that's good.]
Naruto tightly clenched his fists and turned away, Kakashi watched as he walked out and he turned back to Sasuke, "was it worth it, after you got revenge, did you feel anything".
"Yes.., I felt everything, but it was necessary to avenge those who died by his hands, those innocent..", Kakashi sighed and walked away.
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Later that night.
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'Thud' 'thud' 'thud'
Sasuke slowly looked up, hearing a voice he has never heard before, "my stupid little son in law", Sasuke's entire body trembled and he turned towards the sound.
"Y.. are you my mother's new man", "you could say that...", Sasuke heard his cell doors being pried open, it made his entire body shake, hearing the metal crunch.
'Thud' 'thud' 'thud'
Sasuke swallowed a mouthful of saliva, he looked up feeling the presence and pressure in front of him, "I couldn't find a key, so I made due, with what I have..".
(Cough, he has a key, he's just showing off)
"I heard you're gonna be a dad, so why choose a cell, shouldn't you be preparing for a house with that new family you're about to start", he pulled down Sasuke's bandaged eyes and what came into Sasuke's view was a well built man, with a sly smile on his face.
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Cooler quote - none, shall be my equal!
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