Permission To Seek

Chapter 58 Leave Out the Rest

{This chapter inspired by Linkin Park: Leave Out All The Rest}


No one moved all eyes were on the young Shinobi and two visitors to the Hidden Leaf, red Chakra from Naruto’s clones hovering above the thousands of agitated bodies around the clearing. Shino could not have imagined a worst situation; he did not want his comrades involved in a confrontation. The circumstances escalating from insults to open challenges many allowing their personal to feelings impede their judgment and interfere with the true goals that they all vowed to honor. Protect the Hidden Leaf at all cost and dedicate their life to the furthering of its beliefs. He did not understand how Kakashi and Iruka died, also the accusation by Tsunade made the circumstances more disturbing. He understood that the Kikai destroying Ruby’s body is a violation of Konoha laws, when disposing of an unknown ninja and the bugs did not bother to explain her identity. He would need to rectified that situation as quickly as possible, with the Fifth, but he doubted that based on those circumstances she ordered his arrest there must be another reason.

Shino realize something needed to happen before everything fell to pieces. “Uchiha, Haku, Kimi, and Naruto stand down, do nothing to interfere. There is a command from Hokage-sama, we must obey her order.” Shino stared in Neji’s, glaring Byakugan eyes, something about the way he looked cooled his anger, “I do not want anyone injured, I will cooperate fully.”

Asuma and Morino eased around at flanking angles to the innumerable blonde clones, preparing for the worst. “This is an order everyone calm the hell down and get your balls out of a bunch.” Morino barked.

“Captain!” A female ninja chastised.

Sasuke narrowed his eyes at the Hyuga. “I will comply once I get some straight answers. Why are they accusing Shino of murder, he has been with us for the past two days.”

“Shut up Sasuke, no one is giving you an answer!” Genma snapped.

Neji glared at the short-tempered Jonin, he never cared for the man and rumors of his interest in Uchiha only deepened his dislike for the man. “You are not helping the situation Genma, control your temper.”

The only acknowledgement Genma gave the white-eyed ninja is the Senbon twitching in his direction before quickly falling back in its regular position at the corner of his mouth.

Naruto and Sasuke held their positions however, Kimimaro recalled his bone Jutsu and Haku, stopped the falling snow. “We will expect an answer once we meet with the Fifth.” Kimimaro stated blandly, staring at the Jonin, distastefully.

“Kimi that is enough, do not make presumptions of Hokage-sama.” Shino admonished keeping his face forward, while he spoke to his long time friend. “I am sure she is acting in the best interest of the Leaf.” His voice dropped several tones, while his anger remained unreadable on his olive-tone skin.

Genma shifted his attention to Kimimaro. “I’ve heard of you but I don’t believe we’ve met, Shinobi.”

“I thank the gods for their mercy.” He replied glancing around at all the orange and black clad copies of Naruto several laughed and snickered pointing at the Jonin, Kimimaro smirked at the attention.

Genma’s Senbon flip up and down between his teeth as he narrowed his eyes at the white hair Shinobi, “Kimimaro, I do remember now, you’re Orochimaru’s personal fuck-bag, right?” His monotone bland voice low however it carried around the entire clearing.

Kimimaro crossed his arms his pale green-eyes darkened dangerously. “I have killed men for saying less.” He reached slowly toward his shoulder to withdrawal a bone sword, prepared to give a demonstration in respect to the sandy-haired ninja.

A jet of black streak swept through the maze of Naruto’s clones, moving at lightening speed, on a collision course with Genma. In the time, it took for two heartbeats Shino moved into position throwing both arms in opposite directions. “Kikaich no Jutsu!” The dangerous insects pelted outward, the right side forming a ten-foot wall of bugs halting the scar-face Jonin in his tracks. Having trained with Shino for nearly a year Ibiki was able to avoid crashing into the charging Chakra consuming critters. However, Genma had prepared to defend himself against the attacking interrogation specialist, not expecting the swift moving Kikai to hurl toward him. Therefore, the insects crashed directly into him as he charged. Genma blocked at the last moment with his forearms, nevertheless, the force of the attack threw him back several feet, where he landed on his feet using a kunai to slow his momentum.

Morino glared at the sandy-haired ninja threw the destruction bug wall, his voiced dangerously low. “Genma Shiranui, speak to Kimimaro in that manner again, and no one will find a single identifying mark.” He glowered darkly at the other Jonin.

Kimimaro changed his mind about attacking Genma. Morino’s words chilling him to the bone, although Genma’s casual attitude caused him to raise an eyebrow in wonder about the sandy-haired ninja’s ability.

The Senbon that disappeared at the onset of the attacked, erupted from the Jonin’s mouth, tapping several times between his teeth before he responded, glaring at the two walls of Kikai separating them. “I’ll try to keep that in mind, but don’t think you will erase me so quickly. So, when did you start collecting snake shit?”

Morino bared his teeth a low growl rising from his chest. His subordinate had enough all attempts at a cool demeanor breaking; he wanted to see the Fifth and these men here where preventing that process.

“GOD DAMIT! THERE WILL BE NO FUCKING FIGHTING BETWEEN ANYONE TODAY! CALM THE FUCK DOWN ALL OF YOU! If you wont I will make you!” He roared every eye on him now. “Uchiha, thank you for your support but put that away!” He snapped over his shoulder. Sasuke slowly lowered the sword and put it away. “I will not resist I want to see the Fifth.” His final words punctuated by his swarm swelling overhead then retreating inside his body.

“Then come this way, you will have an opportunity to speak with her in due time.” Neji stated his voice still on edge.

“Shino, you can’t do that!” Naruto yelled, however Shino step towards Neji ignoring him and his host of copies. “Damit! Shino you didn’t do anything I am not accepting this!” The blonde hollered all the clones raised their hands as if ready to attack.

Shino stop walking glancing back at the original and then turned to face him. “Uzumaki come here.”

Naruto clenched his fist and step forward he considered punching the passive the face, he did not want Shino to leave. “Shino, there is no way you can believe this crap!” He growled, stopping a couple feet away from the dark shades.

‘This is what it has come to; he thinks he can protect me by defying the laws.’ Without a word to the golden-haired ninja, Shino snatched Naruto forward until they were nose to nose, Naruto glared at him darkly, baring his teeth. Whispering in a low voice determined to reach through the thick skull Shino hissed “You are not the only hero Uzumaki. There is more at stake than me; I was born in an obscure clan on a dark journey, and nothing until the moment I met you has changed that destiny.”

Naruto grabbed the hands on his jacket trying to pull free. “It’s not like that Shino, and don’t you know what will happen to you if…” His voice cracked unable to voice the names of his two former teachers.
Shino tightened his hold on the bright fabric shaking Naruto in his grip. “I know death is the sentence for murder.” He snapped causing tears to form in the angry red eyes, so close he could hear Naruto’s racing heart. “I kept thinking someone could save me from myself, I was wrong we must face and conquer our own demons, you must let me go.”

Naruto growled along with his host of copies. “How can you say that? It is not your fault! You ....” Shino shouted over him so loud he caused the blonde to shrink in fear, almost immediately recovering flashing defiant eyes in the wake of Shino’s temper.

“My time has come! I want everyone to forget the wrong that has been done by those close to me!”

Fighting to break free Naruto shouted back, his clones echoing the same challenge. “WHY YOU? IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT!”

“I WILL TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY! EVEN IF I MUST DIE BECAUSE OF IT!” His grip on the thin jacket trembled consumed in anger he pushed any other option out of his mind he needed to make this man believe. “I can not be like you Uzumaki! This is not something that I can force my way through, or around. I must accept whatever fate Hokage-sama imposes!” He pulled the blonde closer, his hands numb from his fierce grip on Naruto. His voice dropped so that only those close to the pair could hear. “Someone must take the punishment for what has happen; the victims deserve justice I will not fight against this path; I am just not like you Naruto.” Naruto started to protest again, but Shino silenced him with an intense kiss.

He trembled while he forced their mouths together painfully grabbing the blue-eye ninja’s chin firmly and squeezing his jaw until his mouth opened, causing Naruto to groan in humiliation and pain as his lover took him without invitation.

“S.. sstop.” He whined, pushing away from the consuming kiss.

Shino felt frustrated with their predicament and Narutos’ continued confrontation made his sacrifice bitter to accept. Kissing the irritating loud mouth, felt like the right way to end their disagreement, and capture one final tranquil moment from the hell he would face. Naruto is afraid; Shino would not allow the eccentric personality to override his desire to end his uncles’ schemes. Especially with the new information he just received from his Kikai, he realizes his entire life with the old man an elaborate lie. Shino would not allow it to go any further; he needed to bring an end to Kuni-te, and his ambitious desire for power.

Gripping him tighter, the bug lord growled back in response. “No.” Then pushed harder against his lovers’ mouth demanding what belongs to him, Naruto’s resistance filled him with an impassioned need to set a clear boundary for the young ninja. Shino is willing to concede some things, but not here and now. He required absolute submission; Naruto would not have his way. Shino wrapped one hand around Naruto’s head holding it in place while the other arm snaked around his back crushing their bodies together. Now the only trembling emitted from the golden-haired ninja, as he gasped for breath with each turn of his lovers mouth.

Moaning his heart in danger of pounding out of his chest, Naruto tried to turn away from Shino, particularly aware of everyone staring at them, even his teammate, who he never wanted to see him like this, kissed by another man. The tan hands gripped his lover and pushed firmly against the larger ninja.

“No, Shi..n n..” he groaned into the other mouth. His fist closed around Shino’s dark jacket so tightly it caused his ring to press into his fingers painfully, he gasped. Then the forceful mouth completely engulfed him their lips and tongue working a familiar dance. Naruto felt the anger cooling within, suddenly no longer aware of the others in the surroundings.

The blonde thought his hands were pushing insistently on the broad chest when actually they pulled as much a pushed, his mouth suddenly coming out of its vague state, returning the passionate kiss, although he could only relish in the dominance since his lover would not concede the lead. Naruto did not know how long they kissed or held but he realized that all around him the clones were popping into smoke.
Shino finally lifted his mouth staring into the now sapphire blue eyes, feeling slightly overwhelmed by his emotions for this young man. He did not want Naruto to suffer because of him; Shino’s greatest wish for the young ninja is to see Naruto receive the acknowledgment he deserves. “Uzumaki you are an amazing ninja, do not worry, I must go but you must stay, I am sure we will uncover the truth.” The blue eyes shimmered with wavering lights, the Chuunin pulled Naruto’s toward him in a final embrace.

“I have seen more than my stomach can bear, let’s go Aburame.” Genma chanted just behind Shino.

Naruto glared over his lovers shoulder at the Jonin then closed his eyes, he could feel Shino pressing kisses behind his ear, helping him to relax, he lean forward on the olive tone neck, and inhaled Shino’s unique scent of lavender. He can also hear the calm steady beat of Shino’s heart mingled with the soft hum of his Kikai. Pulling him tighter Shino sighed, just as the last few clones nearest them disappeared, he whispered in Naruto’s ear. The words sent a chill down the blonde ninja’s spine. He froze in place not wanting anyone to see the shocked look on his face.

Genma’s Senbon tapped against his teeth, he narrowed his eyes at the teen-age ninja’s ignoring him since the clones were gone, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to teach them a lesson, and he smirked inwardly.

It seemed Shino realized too that his lover needed a few more moments to paste a different look on his face. However, after barely a minute the dark shades were staring down at him no longer embracing him but holding his hands, a determined look on his scowling brow. “You will be ok Naruto, I love you.” The tears his blue-eye lover tried to hold in began to leak slowly down his face. Shino reached a large hand up caressing the tan face, he leaned a little closer kissing the wet lashes, his own voice trapped in his throat, running a thumb under the beautiful eyes, offering a smile that was not in his heart. “It will work out, trust me.” Shino said continuing to caress his face as well as keep his own emotions under control.

Naruto nodded, lifting a hand to wipe away his tears trying to keep his face turned away from his comrades that stood nearby. As he lifted his eyes once again forcing his own fake smile, something blinked behind his lovers back, followed immediately by a cracking sound. Naruto gasped as the taller ninja stumbled forward gripping him tightly for balance, at the same moment the Kikai began to swarm.

Naruto yelled. “Shino!” Catching the bug lord as he stumbled forward holding him tight in his arms. “Stop!” Naruto yelled again at the Jonin too late he punched the dazed Chuunin again at the base of his neck causing the long legs to buckle. “WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU ATTACKING HIM!” Naruto roared, and collapsed under Shino’s weight, lowering him to the ground slowly. Sasuke leaped forward to prevent Genma from hitting him again.

“Stay back he said he was going to cooperate. Why did you attack him?” Sasuke stood between both Shino and Naruto.

Rolling the Senbon around between his lips his eyes directed on the swarming bugs. “We can discuss that alone at another time Sasuke-kun.” He chanted blandly, turning his light brown gaze on the Chuunin.

“Genma I don’t give a fuck who sent you, if you touch that boy again I will rip off your….”

“Please Morino-sama, no more fighting.” Shino groaned from the ground still supported by Naruto. The destruction bugs continued to swarm in greater numbers, Shino barely able to recall them he could hear people yelling from above, he knew the Kikai would likely view everyone as an enemy if he loses consciousness. Naruto held Shino’s head watching as he lifted one hand, the insects returned immediately. Then placing his hands on the ground for support he tried to stand. He could clearly hear Naruto speaking but he could not form a coherent response. Soon his head spun all sounds and images wavering. He squeezed Naruto hand hoping he would remember his words, as darkness consumes him.
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