The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Disclaimer:I do not own Naruto nor benefit monetarily. No financial gain is made from writing or posting this fanfiction. They were all perfectly created by Masashi Kishimoto.

A/N: This chapter is focused on discussion. I am omitting details purposely until
chapter 3.

Ja Ne!

The mission came to a halt after the mysterious Tobi disappeared, leaving Yammato, and Kakashi in state of flux. Naruto moved through the canopy of trees with the grace and speed of a jaguar; adrenaline coursed through his veins urging him forward. Kyuubi was agitated pacing his cage. The sensation to get to the village was a constant drive. Something happened that defied nature whispering winds caressed the natural wind user that change was coming, and the answer lied securely behind the gates the Leaf Village of Konoha.

‘Kyuubi, I sense death, and new life at the same time.’

‘The deity’s are at work, someone crossed over into the spirit realm, and was pulled back into ningen world.’

‘Why would that happen, and who is it?’

‘For the deity’s to pull a ningen back is rare. That person would have made a great sacrifice during their lifetime, and their destiny unfulfilled. So returning to this world they must.” The demon laughed at the irony, “the person is an Uchiha kit, and not your traitorous teammate, but his brother Uchiha Itachi, so the revenge seeking brat was the true traitor, this is rich.’

'What do you mean Kyuubi, Itachi killed his clan, not to mention tried kidnapping me in order to remove you from my body, which, inadvertently would kill me.’

‘Did it ever occur to you that each time we encountered Itachi I never sensed the intent to harm, or kill. Tell me Naruto, is your opinion based upon what you have seen with your own eyes, or the opinions of others? You are hated by a village who knows nothing about Naruto the person. Follow your perverted sensei’s advice, and look underneath the underneath.’

‘Can you sense his Chakra? I am aware of the link you have with the Uchiha’s.’

‘My link was limited to Madara and his brother; however I recorded his chakra to memory. The elder Uchiha is in the village.’

‘Today is the day I learn the truth, Kyuubi.’

‘Very well kit.’

-Konoha-

“We came into contact with two Akatsuki members, but engaged battle with only one named Tobi.” Kakashi relayed the details of the mission formally with all the emotion of a seasoned Anbu. “The second member supplied information to this Tobi person.”

Tsunade thought for a moment, “Is that all Yammato, Kakashi?”

“Aa, Hokage-sama.”

“I see, take your leave. Naruto stay.”

‘That made things easier. I wanted to speak with Baa-chan alone as well.’

“Naruto something happened while you were away on your mission.” Tsunade heart wrenched contemplating her words, cursing herself all the while. “Jairaya died fighting Pein. I received a message from his toad summons.”

“Anything else Tsunade-sama? I have been away from the village for awhile, and kind of wanted to rest.”

She ignored the formalities producing a single bound leather book passing the tome across the desk separating her from the younger shinobi. “Jiraya wanted you to have this, are you okay, Naruto? You can talk to me always.”

“Arigato Baa-chan, perfect for bedtime reading.” Sighing, “Really, Obaa-chan, no need to worry.” Hugging his mother figure Naruto sorrowfully, exited the tower.

‘Kyuubi, its time to visit the Uchiha.’

‘He is in the Uchiha district.’

‘Odd, either village security is sorely lacking, or his stealth skills are abnormal.’

‘Prodigy rings a bell.’

‘This will be an interesting meeting.’

-Uchiha District-

Itachi found it rather strange sensing the object of his planning pass beyond of the gates entering the Clans District. “This should be amusing,” murmured the raven.

Naruto stared at the main of house to the former Uchiha head, and shivered he swore this place was haunted. The door opened before raising his hand revealing a smiling Itachi. ‘This is new’ thought the blonde passing the elder as he moved to the side. Toeing off the standard ninja issued sandals, he was beckoned to sit at a low tea table accented by hand painted landscape of the Fujiyama Mountains where a pot of honey tea set waiting.

“Welcome Naruto-kun.”

“I apologize in advance for not being a gracious guest, but I came directly from Tsunade-baa-chans’ office, and I have yet to shower. Before you ask Kyuubi sensed your chakra.”

“What would you like to know Naruto-kun?”

“Why are you here in Konoha, or have you forgotten you are still classified as a Missing-Nin. Not to mention Kyuubi told me you died, and was granted a second chance.”

“I did. Susanoo Deity of Storms retrieved my soul from the spiritual realm. What do you know of the Uchiha Clan?”

Taking a sip of his tea Naruto sighed, and pondered the others question. What did he know of the clan besides it’s genocide. Apart from the obvious he knew absolutely nothing.

“Just the massacre nothing more. Why do you ask?”

Itachi leveled Naruto with an intense gaze before speaking.

“What I am about to tell you, is a secret that has been kept in this clan since it’s origins, and you can not speak of this outside these walls. Do I have your word?”

“You have my word.”

“Cursed Yokai blood flows through the Uchiha’s veins, Naruto-kun. Our ancestor was a full blooded demon, even more powerful than the Kyuubi, and exceedingly more sinister. When the treaty between Uchiha, and Senju clan was established, the Uchiha elder’s decided to hide the sealed demon beneath Tengu Shrine. Madara had other plans. He removed the tomb from the shrine grounds, his intent; to release the demon upon the clan for turning against him. Fortunately, that never occurred since the elders discovered their plan to overthrow the Council, and assassinate the Hokage resulting in the Uchiha massacre. Our clan was hated, and despised for our tainted blood. Other clans believed were only capable of killing. I was thirteen, when they the Council ordered me to eliminate my family, and Madara was more than willing to assist. He desired his revenge against the ones who turned their backs on him.”

“You…were ordered…to kill your family by the Uchiha Council?”

“Aa, Naruto-kun. Being Anbu Captain their logic followed the lines of an emotionless shinobi, not that of a child that loved his clan in spite of their wayward souls.”

“Gomen, Itachi-san, Gomen-nasai.”

“Arigato, but there is no need to apologize you have done nothing wrong.”

“Choosing to ignore, looking underneath the underneath more than justifies the need to apologize. I am just as guilty as the villagers that scorn, and hate me because I am the jailer of Kyuubi.”

‘Watch it kit.’

‘Gomen’

“Naruto-kun, are you alright you zoned out just then.”

“Fine, Kyuubi prefers that I not use the word prisoner, or any word pertaining to imprisonment.”

“You speak to Kyuubi no Kitsune?”

“Hai, but Itachi you still have yet to tell me why you are here?”

“I am here to take you away for training you must destroy my ancestor, before Madara succeeds in releasing him upon the shinobi nations. This is your destiny, Naruto-kun.”

“WHAT!”

“Jiraya-sama knew this was part of your training to destroy the demon. The Akatsuki’s goal, by collecting all the bijuu they will be able to release him from his seal.”

“Where do you plan to train me?”

“Wave Country.”

“When do we leave?”

“Tomorrow morning before dawn.”

“You have my trust Itachi-san.”