Melek in Olum

Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN NARUTO!!! If I did do you really think I'd write this when I could
draw?!
Parings: NarutoxSasuke, later on Sakura+Lee
Warning: Lemon in later chapters... mature ts
Ss
Story: Everyone knows him as uninunin working at a raman shop, the silent, patient Naruto that
could never pass the jouinin exams...but when things start happening to ninja's with the blood
limit Sharingian, Sasuke soon learns that Naruto isn't who he thought he was...

Authors Note: Alright! Chapter 4 up! Ok guys thanks to all my reviewers this story is starting to
shape up a bit I'm not entirely pleased with this chappie but next chapter we get a little Naruto on
Sasuke action yeah! So without further ad- *crack* ~_~

Melek in Olum

Mission IV: School Work and Assassinations

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"Ok first things first... we're going to get these little brats doing something, then Naruto your
going to teach me how to do that..." Sakura straightened her hair in a businesslike manner before
turning to the now innocent looking students. Naruto barley controlled a grin, while Sasuke's lips
twitched slightly in amusement. "Ok you guys... first we learn about the wonderful world of
chakra..."

Sasuke only half listened as Sakura proceed with what could have only been called a
methodically dull lesson. It had been years since he'd first leaned this, and once had most
defiantly been enough for him Instead he casual tipped his chair slightly to observe, a certain
blond headed ninja. Naruto sat perfectly still, seemly focussed on Sakura's words, but Sasuke
could see one clear blue eye partially closed.

The head protector of course was pulled over one eye... why? What had happened? Memories of
days long gone swirled in Sasuke's mind, their days of training together, trying to be the best they
could. They had been so young then so full of dreams and hopes for the future. Naruto had
forever been tugging that headband, speaking loudly making sure everyone heard what he had to
say... he was going to be the Hokage one day. Where had they gone wrong?

Sasuke smiled slightly, Naruto was most defiantly asleep. The large blonde was very much prone
to falling asleep at the most unusual times, not only that but in the most unusual manners as well.
The small smile soon disappeared from Sasuke's face as he continued his little reminiscing, he
remembered the day so well, the day the Hokage had come to them...

~*~

"Where is he?!" Sakura paced back and forth urgently, "If he gets us all in trouble again
I'm going to ki-" suddenly cut off by the appearance of a man dressed in a flowing white robe
that could only belong to one person, the Hokage. "You'd do what Sakura?" the pink haired girl
blushed, "Hokage..." she bowed slightly.

"To what de we owe the pleasure?" a familiar gray head appeared suddenly out of a tree Ich Ich
Paradise clutched in one hand. The older ninja raised and eyebrow at the book before clearing
his throat, "I have come to tell you that Team 7 is no longer a three man team. As of today
Uzamaki Naruto will no longer be part of it".

Three pairs of very stunned eyes looked at the old man as if he'd gone daft, "Why?" Sasuke was
feeling as though his whole world was comming down around him, why was Naruto quitting?
The Hokage shook his head, "I'm not at liberty to say, it was an offense most grievous to the
village and he shall be suitably punished that is all you need to know..." with that the older man
left in his wake very confused individuals.

It wasn't until later that night that Sasuke finally got up the courage and ventured over to Naruto
apartment. The place was empty, Sasuke though checked everywhere for some clue as to his ex-
teammates whereabouts. The search yielded nothing and a heartbroken Sasuke spent the night in
Naruto's bed.

It wouldn't be for almost a year before Sasuke ever caught a glimpse of his friend. The blonde no
longer played practical jokes, he no longer yelled or bragged... he was silent and mysterious.
Sasuke wanted to know what had happened to his friend...

~*~

A sudden burst of laughter brought the dark haired shinobi back from his trip down memory
lane. Sakura having made a joke had the class laughing before they once again settled into the
lesson at hand. The laughing hadn't seemed to waken the slumbering blonde at all, Naruto was
still as asleep as he was before.

Sighing Sasuke shifted in his chair, dark thoughts clouding his mind. He had so many questions
for his friend, things he so desperately wanted to know yet... didn't have the courage to ask. He
wanted so badly to know where Naruto disappeared to so often, why he left for months on end
without a single good-bye... why he was never around for him...

"Ok class time for the more practical part of the lesson...Naruto?" the large blonde didn't even
flinch as Sakura called on him. "Naruto would you be so kind as to demonstrate the 'Kage
Bunsion no Jitsu' for us? As I recall is one of your favourites". Smiling the ninja in question rose
unfolding his rather impressive length. Long legs carried the blonde to the front of the class in no
time. With the ease of someone who'd long ago mastered the trick Naruto flicked his fingers with
amazing speed.

Sasuke suddenly sat up straight, it has been years since he'd seen Naruto perform anything
remotely resemble something out of training. The rapid flick of fingers, was almost impossible
for Sasuke to follow. Without a single word the duplicates of Naruto appeared semi-circled
around the front of the room, close to twenty clones appeared. All perfect solid copies of the
original ninja. The kids whistled and clapped, again with several finger flicks the clones
disappear.

Sasuke however didn't miss the small blush that appeared across Naruto's cheeks... what had
happened to the ninja that would show off for anyone? The number one loud-mouth ninja
Umazaki Naruto did not blush modestly over a simple ninjutsu.

~*~*~*~

"Wow... that went some much better after Naruto, put the them in their places..." Sakura laughed
evilly, "I think I'd make a wonderful teacher don't you guys?" Sasuke sighed sadly, and Naruto
gave his half smile. The three had made it successfully through the school day, and where now
headed out for ramen. Stretching with a feline grace Sakura giggled again, "Just kidding guys,
teaching makes me hungry". Slinging an arm around each of them she hugged them close "My
boys I shall treat you to ramen tonight!" Two crimson eyes, and a single visible blue eyed rolled
as the pink haired female continued with her prattling.


Without warning a lower level jounin appeared before the group, without thinking Naruto had the
poor kid on his back and pinned before anyone could blink. "Naruto! What are you doing!?"
Sakura rushed forward as the blonde stood bashfully, "Sorry..."the large ninja mumbled moving
away from the now sacred kid, "I-I h-have a message for Sasuke...from the Hokage... he needs to
see you..." sighing Sasuke waved the kid away. "Well looks like I'll join you for ramen later I
need to see the Hokage", nodding Sakura looped her arm through Naruto's "It's alright we'll
meet you there".

Sasuke paused looking after the retreating backs of his friends, had Naruto really just pinned that
kid?

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Grumbling under his breathe Sasuke strode towards the Hokage's chambers, what in the world
could the old many want now? Knocking, Sasuke waited for the muffled enter before pushing the
largodenoden doors in. "Ah, Sasuke you got my message", nodding amused Sasuke glanced at
the older man, "Yeah and Naruto nearly killed him..." the dark haired shinobi missed the wince
the Hokage made at that statement. "Sasuke I called you here because I have a new mission for
you, one I know your not going to like..." Frowning Sasuke looked at the older man
questioningly, "Sasuke it's an assassination mission... I know I've never sent you on one before
but... I'm low on ninja's at the moment and I need you to do this". With eerie calm Sasuke
looked the man in the eye, "Who is it?" the Hokage sighed and began outlining the details, he
really didn't want Sasuke taking this mission, he wanted Naruto to do. Naruto wouldn't have a
problem with this, killing a women... but Sasuke... Sasuke as much as he wished it where so did
not have it in him.

The potential was there, but now he was a lost cause. He would never be able to kill casually he
had to much value on the human life. Still Sasuke needed to complete this mission, the Hokage
needed Naruto else where. "I'm sorry Sasuke I know how you feel about this kind of thing... but
this is important..." still completely expressionless Sasuke nodded, "As you wish Hokage it will
be done".

Sasuke remained calm and composed till he made it outside, before he let his nerves take over.
He didn't want to do this, he didn't want to assassinate anyone. Assassination was sneaky, it was
underhanded it wasn't a fight between to ninja's where the opponent had a chance. This was
some women who didn't have any training she just happened to be going against someone others
idea. Still it was a mission and he had been assigned to complete it so he would, it was going to
be his first ever assassination.

Without realizing where his feet where taking him Sasuke found himself outside the ramen shop.
Composing himself the teen took a deep breathe before entering, Sakura was regaling Iruka with
there classroom deeds, Naruto was silently chopping vegetables not bothering to correct the
slight embellishments to Sakura's tale. "Sasuke! Glad you're here, I was telling Iruka sensei
about today", forcing a smiled Sasuke sat down beside the pink haired ball of energy, "Oh
really?"

Unobserved Naruto glanced at the dark haired ninja. Something was off, Sasuke was cool and
withdrawn. What ever the Hokage had said to him... determined to find out just what had Sasuke
so upset Naruto placed a bowel of miso Ramen before his friend.

~*~*~*~*~

"What's wrong Sasuke?" the others had left long ago, yet as Naruto closed ur thr the night
Sasuke remained seated at the counter. It had been a while since Sasuke had done that, the once
cold stonic boy now seemed so small and venerable to Naruto. He knew Sasuke was strong, but
every time his secret love left on a mission, the large blonde worried. "A mission... just another
mission to complete. Something for the number one ninja in this village to do Naruto no more no
less..."

Snorting softly the larger of the two sat down beside his love, "A simple mission wouldn't have
you so upset Sasuke..." sighing the smaller of the two buried his face in his hands, "It's an
assassination mission Naruto, they want me to kill some women with a family... she had kids and
a husband... but she got the wrong people angry with what she dose... I'm... I don't know if I can
do it..." wincing Naruto wrapped an arm around Sasuke. He wanted to much to help the upset
teen. But what could he do without giving anything away?

~*~*~*~*~

Less then an hour later found Naruto standing before the Hokage, "Why?" the older man sighed
pinching the bridge of his nose. "I had no choice Naruto I need you elsewhere and the only other
ninja that had a level high enough is Sasuke. If I didn't need you else where at the moment
believe me I'd have you do this mission, but as it stands I need you to do some reconnaissance
work for me". Not completely satisfied with that particular answer Naruto sighed, all he could do
was to be their for Sasuke when he needed him...

"Now for you mission, there is something big going down and it starts with those men you just
killed". Intrigued the blonde arched an eyebrow, "I have no idea but there is a huge underground
network in on this, it reached right up to the highest of authorities and it's going to be damn hard
to unravel. There is to many connects, and it's much to dangerous for any normal ninja. There are
to many forces at work in this so I need you to uncover what you can".

Nodding Naruto turned to leave, "How long?" solemnly the Hokage looked at the large figure "A
week, no more then that I want you out in a week... good luck, I don't need to tell you to be
careful..." with a smile that sent chills down the Hokage spine the ninja disappeared into the
darkness of the room.

TBC...

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samptra: Woot! Another chapter done...
D: what about other stories?
samptra: I'm getting there have patience.
D: *rolls eyes*
samptra: faith?
D: T you there?
T: ^_^ *smash*
samptra: @_@
D: that's what I thought