Permission To Seek

Woot! Neji is the "additional help" the Fifth told Shino he would have, lol! I got sexy Neji, in this mission. Don't look too closely at the "mission" this is a love story, so thats the focal point. Thanks for reading, and all the great comments! xD
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CHAPTER 27 Remember You Place!

The ninja push vindictively on the end of the umbrella, forcing it to plunge deeper into Naruto’s abdomen. Gripping the staff trying to prevent further damage a choked yell escaped the young ninja’s open mouth gurgling blood; he clenched his jaw trying to endure the pain, keeping his eyes on the jeering ninja.

“How is that brat!” the ninja boomed, further attempting to drive the spear deeper completely unaware of the changes all around him.

The sky, full of pre-dawn light darkened….

A malevolent presence swept around the clearing….

“NARUTO!!!”….

The ninja stopped laughing as the blonde spat blood grinning at him as his eyes turning red….

“Judgment Day Mother FUCKER!” He hissed threw bloody teeth; popping the clone vanished.


“Bunshin!” the ninja jumped in surprise. Then realizing his danger he turned tail running. Covering a good distance before he ran into a Konoha Ninja blocking his path; that is when the pain began. Before he could conjure any attack or defense, searing pain crawled up his legs. Looking down in shock to see if he were standing in fire; leaping at the same time to get away, he noticed something that filled his heart with undeniable terror.

Swarms so ants crawled up his legs; the stinging and biting caused waves of throbbing burning pain to course through is limbs. Thousands of tiny creatures swarmed with alarming speed. The ninja began to spin wildly effectively removing most of the bugs attacking him; completely loosing track of the ninja who blocked his path.

Diverting the ninja down a different route Shino waited; seeing Naruto impaled by the guy unlocked the darkest parts of his disturbed personality; he wanted to ensure they were not interrupted. The instant the blonde attacked the Shinobi Shino realized it to be a clone; however that little detail didn’t play into his desire to watch the man die horribly.

Thrashing and whimpering in pain the ninja crashed through the forest, still swiping to remove more of the ants; apparently, anything he passed that contained the devastating creatures, allowed more to join in the assault. Sweating profusely from the rapidly growing pain, he fought to maintain control of his limbs; escape his only option. However, the searing pulsating throb consumed his mind; he stopped to vomit; freezing as his eyes adjusted to the thousands of writhing insects poised all around him. The pain peaked, his vision blurs from the incapacitating magnitude; clenching his jaw, willing himself not to faint, considering possible means of escape without crossing the debilitating ants; although the fact that they had ceased their assault did not register in his tortured mind.

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“Stay still! You are seriously injured!” Neji yelled at Sasuke, who still despite seeing the clone vanish convinced himself that Naruto needed him.

“Get off me!” He pushed, hard against Neji; ignoring the fracture in his arm. He witnessed the ninja darting into the trees and wanted revenge; it did not matter if it were only a clone of Naruto; he also felt foolish that he would be dead if Neji had not intervened. “He’s getting away! Let go!” Sasuke aimed a punch at the white eyes, determined to get the guy off; however the fist made contact with a tan palm. “Naruto?!” he gazed up at the bright blue eyes, face covered with smudges of dirt and sweat.

“Hey don’t hit Neji, he saved my ass!” Naruto gloated grinning at the jet black eyes. Kiba and Akamaru just behind him. “Neji where’s Shino?” The words barely left his mouth when a blood-curling scream ricocheted around the clearing. Naruto feels a quake at the despair in the voice; “What?!” He started forwarded fearing Shino is in trouble; but someone grabbed his wrist halting him.

Kiba shuddered slightly from the energy Naruto gave off; like all his emotions were at the surface of his skin. “Don’t bother Naruto, that’s not Shino screaming. He is more than likely responsible but it’s not him.”

“How can you be sure?” He asked looking back at the sharp features of Kiba, then remembered that Shino and he were teammates for a long time.

Kiba grinned as the light of reasoning entered the blue eyes. “I know the bastard very well, he never screams; well unless he’s really pissed off and enjoying the fact that he’s about to savor the death of an enemy.” He shifted his eyes on Sasuke and snickered. Shino had given him details of the fight (ass kicking) although he left out any information regarding his confrontation with the Jonin.

Sasuke did not notice the snide remark he wanted to see how Shino attacks. “I’m going, come or don’t.” The raven took off in the direction of the screams Naruto, Neji, Kiba and Akamaru in his wake.

The screams peeked; the voice a guttural howl of agony, Naruto pelted forward, inwardly feeling something must have happen for the enemy’s cries to have continued so long with an agonizing vehemence. Pulling a kunai in each hand, his eyes flashing red briefly he sped pass Sasuke; leaping alternately from tree to ground.

“Naruto don’t get so far ahead!” Sasuke shouted the pain coursing all over his body giving way to raw anger at the speed of the blonde ninja. ‘How can he move so fast? I know I’m faster!’ The thought burning inside him; as a burst of speed and energy climbed from his gut, until he found himself closing the gap on Naruto.

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Pushing up his shades Shino step easily to the edge of the multitude surrounding the rouge ninja. “I see you’ve made an informal introduction.” He smirked, eyeing the man amused.

The ninja spun around pulling several knives from his pockets, confronting the tall Konoha Ninja with a long jacket hanging open, dark shade and smug look on his face, “WHAT ARE YOU READY TO DIE?!” he hollered, knowing he was in no position to make such a threat.

Taking a deep breath, savoring the man’s impending death he cocked his head to one side. “You may not want to hear this but,” he smirked again; “I’ll tell you anyway, these friends of mine, that are currently cleaning your blood off their mandibles are Eusociality type insect the term is used to describe the highest level of social organization, in other words, a well orchestrated militia. From the family *Formicidae Paraponera* is a genus of *Ant* consisting of a single species more commonly known as the *Bullet Ant*. It is said that’s its sting is like a bullet.” He smiled, “What do you think, about the sting?”

“Please let me go I don’t want to die here!” He swayed then shaking his head to steady his balance, believing if he could just put some distance between himself, and the ones behind him; he may be able to make it out alive.

“Hum Hmm Hum” Shino suppressed a maniacal chuckle excitement filling him as he contemplated the best most painful way to kill the man. “Why?” He chuckled again.

‘This guy is crazy, I won’t have a chance unless…’ “Listen kid I got something, it’s not worth my life; but it will be invaluable to your village.” He tossed a narrow cylinder shaped roll.

The dark eyes assessed the item the second it left the ninja’s hand; it was not dangerous. He caught the scroll turning is curiously. ‘I don’t have time to read this; not when there is so much pain to cause.’ “Do you expect me to casually read this and let you go on your happy way?” He grinned again as his heart rate dropped lower his friends waiting.

“Look, that document is top secret.” The ninja hissed glancing over his shoulder then turning back to the big kid. “If I waste time explaining it they are going to catch me; don’t think for one minute they are going let you keep that or that they will leave you alive.” Now his words tumbled over each other in his desperation to get his point out.

Shino wondered from where did it come and why still should he let the guy live? “Now that I have this I should err on the side of caution and kill you anyway. I can still keep the scroll if you are dead.” Turing a deadly cold face at the wide eyes.

“But, but you’re from the Hidden Leaf!”

“So.” He took a half step back.

“You guys are known for peace, honor and helping someone in need; I am in need, help me!” he said through gritted teeth.

Stepping up behind Shino the Bug Clone leaned one elbow in the original’s shoulder; pushing up its shades taking one glance at the scroll, Shino held, with an interested look on his face.

**This could be of use to the Leaf, we should keep this and allow him to pass.**

The clone chuckled, looking at the ninja as if he was dinner. “Don’t be so gullible he just wants to save his ass. By the way Shinobi, we are not all so accommodating in the Hidden Leaf.” He laughed lightly.

**You are too willing to end his life!**

“You are too willing to prolong it.” It nodded at Shino’s profile, and then turned to face their adversary.

**Kikai, you will pay for your insolence.**

“Well not today, and in any event, perhaps we will be of one mind before too long.”

The ninja took several steps away from them, realizing he now faced two Konoha Ninja as well as the still poised swarm of insects. They were identical as far as appearance was concerned except for the fact that one jacket hung open. He wanted to put some distance between them; the one sided conversation unnerved him. Since he could not hear Shino's thoughts to the bug clone.

“Please, please! It’s very valuable!” He said desperately, his knees begin to quake.

The clone stepped forward leaving Shino to gaze at the black cylinder. He smirked, “Let’s talk while I decide,” he thrust a thumb back at the copy behind him pulling the lid off the cylinder. “I watched your performance against my comrade, very closely. You have the audacity to ask for help after abandoning your teammate, attacking my comrades and as a further demonstration of your stupidity; you just threatened me a few moments ago. Foolish man; a thief, is a liar and a liar can never be trusted.” The fanatical grin appeared misplaced on the somber features. “I will also add; that considering all of these things combined; a foolish thief who is a stupid liar, there is really no point in prolonging your life, wouldn’t you agree?” The ninja eyes flashed to the other dark shaded face.

“Come on kid; don’t kill me.” His face covered with sweat, and fear as Shino glanced up at him.

The clone laughed louder, “You know Shino, Naruto screamed when this Shinobi killed him while laughing in his face.” An evil grin stretched its lips.

“IT WASN’T REAL IT WAS JUST A CLONE!” The ninja yelled at the top of his lungs feeling he would not make it out alive.

“More than likely;” Shino spoke tucking away the scroll; his anger rising again; in contrast to the clone Shino’s face remained impassive; up to that moment, as a deep scowl creased his brow. “You are the type that destroys anyone in an attempt to prolong your own life. I also believe you lack compassion of any sort; the type, that will pull the wings off an insect, not only to watch it suffer but to also bring about its death slowly.” The clones’ words consuming any thought of reprieve for this man, although he had doubts about the decision.

**Perhaps we should consider this further**

The clone step back to Shino’s side, leaning casually on his shoulder, it chuckled deeply, ignoring the response from the host. “I am sure he laughed while he did it as well; in the same manner as with Uzumaki;” Chuckling lowering its head then lifting its face to the ninja; the deviant leer firmly in place.

The name struck a deep cord in Shino’s heart. ‘If it had been the real Naruto; he would have killed him without a second’s hesitation.’

The ninja looked around wildly the ocean of ants moving in for the attack; he needed to decide to run or attack since fighting the ants were an impossibility he decides to go for the one controlling them. With an angry yell, he launched himself at the leering Ninja, Instead of the Konoha Ninja moving to avoid him he leaped forward to meet the attack; the rouge ninja had an instance glimmer of the face dissolving into tiny black specks. His last coherent thought was “ANOTHER BUNSHIN!” For a long time he only new the suffering as his voice tore from his throat long after human sound is detectable. The gasping growl more like a terrible wounded animal, ragged, raw and desperate for death to escape the hell of its torment. It continued until Shino’s comrades arrived….

The screams echoed over he trees tops changed to gravelly wails. Naruto added his own war cry as he pushed himself harder than ever using all of his natural strength to get to Shino, holding onto Kiba’s words that the voice did not belong to the brunette. Although the length of the wails, still made Naruto feel unease. ‘Why are they screaming like that; what could have gone wrong.’

Sasuke watched in disbelief as Naruto speed increase again and he was once again watching the orange jacket from considerably far away. Although Neji’s words caused a panic the next moment, knowing he did not care for the blonde.

“Uzumaki! It’s too dangerous stay back!” His Byakugan eyes seeing what the rest could not; “He made it we must help him Sasuke!” Increasing his speed as well, hoping to make it in time.

Stepping into the break in the trees, now at the center of the howls of pain, there was a form hovering twelve inches from the ground; surround by Kikai; suspending him in the air. At first glance, it appeared the Kikai were protecting the man from the furious Bullet Ants; but as Naruto slowed his advances and looked closely, he noticed the Kikai were prolonging the attack, the ants becoming more vicious with each attempt to get their victim. The chakra bugs protecting vital area allowing the man to be stung repeatedly in areas that would only inflict pain but not death. At least not until the extensive amount of toxins from the sting entered his body.

Naruto turned from the writhing ninja to see Shino, who had not noticed him; crouching down watching the guy scream hoarsely. ‘What is he doing?!’ In a trance, he walked toward the bug lord a vindictive smile on the normally passive face. Shino turned as he closed the distance Naruto’s fist clenched in defiance; prepared to scream at him, shake him or do something that involved getting answers about what was going on.

Shino rose as Naruto approached a smug smile still on his face ready to have the blonde admire his work; however it didn’t work out the way he would have liked.

**Make sure he doesn’t die too quickly**

As Naruto finally stood level with him.

((CRACK!!))

Naruto punched Shino across the face with his remaining strength, shaking in disgust at the torture of the ninja. “What the Fuck Shino! Kill him and get it over with!” Naruto panted from the adrenaline coursing through his veins. Anger raging, inside to find his leader hovering over a pointless assault.

Momentarily, shocked by the sudden attack his head turned into the blow. His natural reaction took over; blind anger turning everything in his sight red; including Naruto.

Shino recovered from the blow in slow motion, the metallic taste of blood in his mouth. Both hands fastened on the orange jacket intending to toss him on top of the Bullet Ants; *‘You can not hurt Naruto!’* The angry blue eyes glare into his face; he can hear the sound of steam, as if the eyes were cooling his rage. *‘Let go of him, get him away from you!’* With a growl he shoved the blonde away from him, back in the direction he’d come; understanding he needed to calm down. With a wave of his hand the Bullet Ants retreated but he ordered them to stay ready; as Naruto landed fifty feet away using his hands and feet to slow his momentum.

Sasuke, arriving to place two hands on Naruto back slowing him as well, “What happen Naruto?” his eyes on the enraged look on Naruto’s face, then flashed to Shino who faced a horde of writhing insects. Kiba and the others join him all starring at their leader.

Ignoring them all Naruto shouted; “Shino! What the hell do you think you’re doing!” The feeling of intent to kill when Shino grabbed him made an impact.

Kiba assessed the situation quickly; he understood, “Naruto just leave him alone you don’t want to mess with him now.” He made to grab the blonde, but missed.

Naruto ignored him; gritting his teeth Shino began to count down from ten.

**We are done release him; but stay close we have company!**

The body fell limply to the ground as a stubborn blonde grabbed the front of his jacket, pulling him to face him.. “I AM TALKING TO YOU DAMIT!” he shouted.

Shino’s temper broke, he stop counting blind fury consuming him again; clamping down painfully on Naruto’s wrist prying it off as his other hand punch seized the front of Naruto’s jacket. Lifting him off his feet slamming the blonde to the ground with such force Naruto’s teeth clashed together biting his tongue, he yelled out from the pain.

Shino screamed in his face. “KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF ME! REMEMBER YOUR PLACE!” Molten ferociousness spilling out each word as the angry blue eyes darkened shimmering with tears; the anger returned in full force.

Now it was Naruto’s turn to shout; “REMEMBER MY PLACE!?!” he hollered in disbelief; “GET OFF ME!” If anything feeling the vice grip tighten excruciatingly as the dark face look daggers down at him teeth bared, breathing as if he had just run his ass off to save his companion

Neji and Kiba restrained Sasuke as he made every attempt to aide Naruto; he didn’t want to hear Kiba telling him that Shino actually was being gentle in comparison to what had happen to him when he interfered one of his *happy moments*. Sasuke wanted to punch Neji as he told him to get a hold of himself, Shino is the leader and they must listen. Then the white eyed Shinobi continued insulting Naruto calling the blond-ninja a blockhead. The two holding him forcefully, caused his injured arm to throb painfully; he was reduced to shouting insults at Shino, in a hope to get him to at least let go of the blonde and attack him.

Shino was out of breath trying to pull his emotions under control; part of him wanted to pound the blonde for interfering. The other part wanted to bury his mouth on top on him ripping of his clothes and pound him in a completely different way. There were times when he took a life he found it sexually stimulating; many factors determined if he became aroused by the death or in this case attempted death. The fact that Naruto is a constant diversion and on this mission and being unable to do more than dream about an encounter, made his desire for the blonde painfully intense. That being the case in a raw shaky voice he spoke a deep dangerous hiss.

Leaning within six inches of his face; he wanted to make sure Naruto remembered, blocking out the threats from Sasuke. “Uzumaki.” The sapphire eyes bore into him angry and humiliated; “I am glad I have your attention.” He leaned in closer still, feeling a magnetic force compelling him to get closer. “Never touch me, when I am killing.” He paused then emphasized. “Never.” He eased back slowly releasing him and stood. Shino’s anger only visible by the red blotches in his cheeks, he continued to scowl at the flaming blue eyes, refusing to allow regret to seep to the forefront of his thoughts. The pursuers of the rouge ninja’s arrived Shino knew they would not leave any survivors if the half-dead ninja spoke about the scroll; it may even lead to war in the Hidden Leaf.

“Stand ready.” He directed at Neji, who nodded as the three jumped to different areas facing the new arrivals; flanking the leader.

“Naruto, are you alright?” Sasuke said in a low voice his Sharingan eyes aflame as he watched the new comers approach. Glancing at the blond he offered his hand to help him up, Naruto’s gaze finally tearing away from Shino focused on the pair as well.

Taking Sasuke’s hand, he stood next to his teammate seething inside; while he glowered at the red head male a malevolent glare in his green eyes with a huge gourd on his back and blonde female holding a huge fan that she slammed in the ground in front of her, placing a hand on her hip, smirking at the team.

“Gaara, look they are so young and childish fighting amongst themselves.” She mused, her blue eyes locked on Shino.

Sasuke responded, “What do you want, we do have more time to kill!” he retorted, glaring at the redhead.

“Leave it alone Temari.” Gaara said calmly. “I suspect you are in charge.” His eyes focused on the group.

“I’ll repeat myself one more time, what do you want!” Sasuke snapped, he did not like the vacant, endless look on the redhead it reminded him of the person he hated the most.

Cocking his head to the side directing his gaze at the raven, “I see, why you need to beat them up occasionally, they speak when not spoken to.”

Temari laughed loudly, “Gaara you are too funny.” Flashing her dazzling eyes on Sasuke, “Handsome, he is not talking to you; just incase your brain is not as quick as your mouth.” She pointed a long finger at Shino, “You are in charge, right?”

“….”

She smiled, “Yes, he is Gaara; more than likely raven” she flashed on Sasuke again; “He’ll kick your ass later for speaking out of turn.” She said mockingly.

“Temari don’t say pointless things.” Gaara step forward a few paces, his eyes shifting to the ninja in the dirt ‘barely alive.’ “His teammate interrupted an intimate moment; I would have killed him, and then returned to my enjoyment.” Gaara’s said blandly, his bright eyes that still focused on the ninja in the dirt.

Naruto flinched fuming in anger the guy teasing him his eyes flicked on Shino, his face a complete blank he grit his teeth the anger boiling over in him.

“Remain calm, Uzumaki.” Shino said quietly; then directing his attention on Gaara; “I do not feel that would ever be necessary.” Two fingers on his left hand barely moved.

**Finish it**

The Kikai hiding near the ninja’s body moved into action; spinning around the moaning mans neck rapidly.

The next thing everyone noticed is a snake of sand shoot out of the gourd on the red heads back, moving just a swiftly toward the ninja; attempting to shield the man from the magnitude on insects. Sealing the man from head to foot in a cocoon of sand, the green eyes turned on Shino. A silent war between the two as they stared at each other, Naruto shocked at the ninja technique.

“We need to question him.” Gaara said eyes locked to the dark shades.

“I was having fun you wouldn’t deny me the climax of my, *‘intimate moment,*’ will you?” He shifted slightly, directing his gaze at the body of the ninja.

“Give it up, Shinobi; Gaara has him now you’re….” She stopped short, the sand cocoon rippling near the head of the ninja then a grinding crack-snap. Everyone paused shocked into silence by the bone breaking sound. Temari gasped as sand began to dissolve away raining uselessly to the ground from the ninja’s body.

Gaara frowned at the dark shades, considering the best way to kill him for his interference; then he realized who they were facing. “So you are Aburame Shino from the Hidden Leaf Village.” Looking toward the chakra reduced sand mound under the dead body hundreds of the tiny insects flew over to the tall ninja accumulating near his hands and neck. “The dreaded Kikai.” The sand ninja stated plainly.

“You are Gaara of the Desert.” Shino remarked recalling all his insects; realizing they now had escorts. “Can you tell us, why you were pursuing these ninja?”

Temari walked over to the dead ninjas body placing here large fan on her back; ‘That brat completely absorbed Gaara’s sands chakra, with his insects.’ She knelled down looking at dead bodies of Bullet Ants surrounding the body. ‘He may not have lived long enough for us to interrogate, his body is so badly wounded, from these creatures.’ Her vibrant eyes flashed on Shino, realizing her little brother has a soul mate intrigued and disgusted her.

Neji eyes shifted to Sasuke, he had the devil in his eyes; glaring at Gaara like the one he would attack at any moment; as he considered what to do the dam blonde intervened. His Byakugan eyes shifted to him quickly then back at the Sand ninja’s not really seeing them, his temper smoldering.

“Sasuke lets get our stuff, since we are supposed to be guest with these creeps.” Naruto ripping his eyes off the red head, turned to his teammate; blocking his view. “Let’s go Sasuke.” The Raven melted in the blue eyes, he could tell Naruto is just as angry as hit but true to form avoiding a confrontation is a bad habit; he nodded. After Sasuke confirmed his agreement, Naruto added; “Is that alright Shino?”

Kiba began to cackle, Akamaru chuffing next to him. “Wow Shino, intimate moments.” He grinned at his teammate impressed that he finished what he started. “So I guess we are not fighting?” The tension in him lessen his eyes now glued to the blonde, with a body that would stop a solar eclipse. ‘Damn she’s hot.’

“Stop drooling dog boy!” she snapped. “Gaara, he’s dead; what do you want to do?” She could still feel her little brothers tension, it would not be the first time he lead people into his layer just to savor shredding more meat from their bones.

“I have no use for a corpse.” He stated flatly, his eyes not leaving the Shinobi in front of him; the Kikai still swarming around him; entering his body. Wondering if he were purposely allowing them to take their time with a casual wave of his hand more sand snaked out of the gourd mixing the sand around the corpse and Tamari, infusing it with chakra; as it all returned to its home. Using his sand, he had searched every corpse they came across; this one no different, the scroll was not on the remains. He concluded one of these Konoha ninja possessed the valuable document; but this Aburame was not to be taken lightly; the gourd now full he turned to face the ninja once more.

“We will escort you to my village the council will want to meet with you regarding this incident.” His sharp green eyes locked of the impassive face; no one had taken a kill from him so quickly.

“Naruto, you will accompany Kiba, to gather our things.” Keeping his eyes fixed on the sand ninja; ignoring the blondes protesting growl; “Neji, take care of Sasuke’s injury, everyone be ready within the hour.” The blonde still glowering at his profile, Shino finally turned to face him; “Uzumaki, don’t tempt me;” His voice low and meaningful.

Tearing his eyes away from the dark scowl he started toward the camp with Kiba and Akamaru; casting Sasuke a final look before he strode off grumbling under his breath. Gaara eyes following Naruto curiously, as the other dark haired male passed by him glaring at his face; the green eyes swept back to meet his. The quake in his heart felt unfamiliar, it took a great deal of strength to not reach for his chest, as the white eyes locked on his green eyes for what felt like an eternity; although in reality a few seconds.

Neji swept pass Gaara, eyeing him briefly, heading for Sasuke, who immediately began to threaten him the insults soon following. It was now that Gaara despised everything that Sasuke represented; his sister put a hand on his shoulder as Shino turned to intervene in the debate.

“Gaara, are you sure we should bring them to the Sand, the artifact has not been recovered.” She glanced skeptically at the Konoha Ninja, “Do you believe one of them possess the scroll?”

“Perhaps, only time will tell, allowing them to return to their village is undoubtedly a big mistake.” He stared at the scowling profile of the white eyed ninja; ‘Neji.’ He thought as the disagreement seamed to calm and the two left together; Shino turning back to face him.

“It is good timing on your part; although.” He tilted his head at the dead ninja’s remains; “I doubt he will agree.”

“Why didn’t you allow us to question him?”

“Temari, calm yourself; it will do no good. I could tell he was near death; it is unlikely he would have provided us anything useful.”

“That, we will never know.” She snapped, still staring darkly at Shino; “Perhaps he purposely killed him to…”

“I have heard enough.” Gaara warned; his sister had a bad habit of speaking her mind too often at his words silence fell around them.

Shino remained rooted to the spot; none of Temari words making an impact; although the realization that the wind that nearly knocked him and Naruto out of the tree, may have been caused by her massive fan, he noted. ‘She is as strong as her sharp tongue. I will not underestimate her in the least.’ “I have the invitation that the Fifth provided.” Reaching in his jacket pulling out the small scroll from Tsunade; “I trust you will find it all to your satisfaction.”

Temari stepped forward taking the document; unrolling and staring at it suspiciously before passing it to Gaara who eyes merely swept over the page, while she held it, then returned to the Konoha Ninja. ‘He is as emotionless as me; although when he punished that blonde his emotions played a great part in that attack; having some trouble in that area can be deadly.’

“We will have time to discuss many things on our journey.” He turned from them both walking toward the tree line.

“Gaara where are you going?” Unlike when she addressed him a few moments ago her voice suddenly soft full of concern.

“For a walk… alone.” He walked away, with both watching his retreat.

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