Sweet Sacrifice

The other members of the entourage from Suna froze for a moment as Arashi was revealed to the other people in the room. The soft look in Jiraiya's dark eyes was the only thing that stopped them from removing Arashi from his arms. It would be good for the silver-haired seer to finally meet and interact with his father, the father he had never known. They really should have known something like this would happen. Trouble seemed to follow Jinchuuriki everywhere and things never go exactly according to plan; Gaara, Naruto, and Arashi were no exception. What happened next was a pefect example.



As awareness returned to Arashi and he felt someone only vaguely familiar holding him he turned his head up to look. His very changed eyes met the startled eyes of his father. All of those present in the room were watching Jiraiya and Arashi. Needless to say when an astonished look became plastered on Jiraiya's face everyone took notice of this rare phenomenon. The Gama Sennin was a very experienced shinobi after all, it would take something very surprising to het him to drop his guard in such a way.



Now, Jiraiya really was rather happy that his family line would continue on and that this son of his was so strong but he was worried about his collapse and the cause of it. The Gama Sennin didn't have to wonder very long. When his son tilted his head up and their eyes met all of Jiraiya's questions about the cause of the younger male's collapse were answered. A field of stars on a background of inky black stared back at him. His son had the night sky in his eyes and that only meant one thing.



"He has the eyes of the... the Sennin," Jiraiya said. 'He is the Avatar.'



Gaara and Naruto were the only one's who caught the slight pause in Jiraiya's words. The older Sennin was going to say something else. Make no mistake, Jiraiya had said nothing false, Arashi had called his eyes 'the eyes of the Sennin', but Jiraiya apparently knew another name for them as well. It made both curious but they, by mutual agreement, would not ask. If either Jiraiya or Arashi was inclined to tell them they would.



"Yes, I do possess the eyes of the Sennin. I formally greet you Sennin of Mt. Myouboku, home of the toads." Arashi's voice, made even huskier by the emotions caused by his vision, was as entrancing as his appearance. All Jinchuuriki had an otherwordly beauty. Most toned it down quite a bit so as not to attract unwanted attention but some could only tone it down so much. Others, like Kisame and Zetsu, went for more bizarre appearances so as to keep people away. That was what probably made the two of them such good mates. "I apologize for not doing so earlier but my duty is to my Kazekage and to my Clan before anything else here."



Jiraiya, while taken aback, was rather proud inside. A formal greeting with titles meant that his son was a Sennin because only another Sennin would have greeted him this way. But he really wanted to know his son's name, at least the one he went by, and what his title was. Though, it was rather hard to tell exactly what age the male now standing on his own beside him was. He had the same ageless quality that Jiraiya himself had; that wasn't surprising actually. Jiraiya was a bit mifed that the Gama Elder had not told him of the existence of his son, because there was no way the batty old toad hadn't known.



"There is no need to apologize. I understand duty to one's Kage and to one's family. I would formally greet you in return, but I do not know your name and title. Though there has been talk of the youngest ever to earn the title of Sennin. I'm afraid there have been more pressing matters than the newest of our number."



Everyone was silent as they watched the two talk. There was quite a bit of awe from the elder Konoha shinobi over Arashi being a Sennin. The younger Konoha shinobi didn't know all the qualifications one had to have to even be considered a Novice much less a Sennin. For the relatively young Arashi to be a Sennin, as well as a S-class shinobi, at his age was quite a feat. The silver-eyed shinobi had to be a prodigy, though the shinobi in question would demure. After all, his brother Gaara was made Kazekage at age thirteen, the youngest to ever be Kage, and his brother Naruto was certified as a Seal Master at age fourteen, also the youngest to ever be so. Three prodigies that would never think much of their own accomplishments but would boast of the accomplishments of the members of thier family. Very rare and unique all three of them were; probably why they fit together as partners and teammates so well.



"That is no problem. I am Sabaku no Arashi and I was given the title of the Mugen Sennin. I expect there are others in the Clan who will follow in my footsteps." Arashi closed his eyes for a moment and changed them back to their normal, if you could call eyes that color normal, silver. Jiraiya was a bit stunned at his son Arashi's eyes and the feeling was mutual for everyone else from Konoha when the silver-eyed seer turned those haunting silver eyes on them. "We will talk more later Gama Sennin. I believe there were other things that were being addressed such as Naruto."



/Arashi./



Yes Naruto?



/Gaara and I have spoken with each other as well as Temari and Kankuro. They have missed me and they care. My gift of Empathy, though new, can not lie. Reveal things about me slowly and then I will reveal myself. All of us have agreed. Do you/



There was silence for a moment as Arashi contemplated this turn of events. He wondered if he should even be surprised, especially after what he had just Seen in his vision. Things like what he had just Seen made him grateful that Gaara and Naruto's gifts of Sight were not as extensive or as harsh as his own was.



If that is what you wish. The rest of the Suna entourage, all of them listening through a mental connection, sighed a breath of relief internally that Arashi agreed with their decision. Temari and Kankuro had begun awakening their gifts when they had begun to be Courted by their Jinchuuriki suitors. Though they had noted the neutral feel to Arashi's mental words of acceptance. The vision must have been a bad one for him to be shielding his emotions so tightly.



"I will answer any questions you have that I deem to answer. So I suggest you ask now before have more pressing matters calling for my attention."



Looks were exchanged among the Konoha crowd. They would have to tread carefully if they wanted all their questions about Naruto answered as well as some about Arashi himself. Its not everyday you could speak with someone as feared as the Sansai and actually have them respond. After a silent debate their was an agreement that Iruka, Tsunade, and Shikamaru would ask the questions as they were the diplomatic without being overtly threatening. They would ask in order. Shikamaru then Tsunade then Iruka would ask a single question with additional questions if needed and see if they would be answered.



"How are you qualified to answer questions about Naruto?" Shikamaru's brain was working in overdrive. The question he asked was very relevant and the answer blew everyone's minds away.



"I have known my sworn brother for a very long time. Sarutobi was aware of it as was Shiranui Genma and Gekkou Hayate, both of whom taught Naruto how to fight with shinobi weapons." Thankfully for Genma and Hayate neither of them were in the room at the moment and thus escaped punishment for withholding information. For now.



"Why are you brothers? Why did Genma, Hayate, and Sensei know about you and the relationship you shared?" This new information was of great interest to Tsunade who was glad that there had been at least one bright spot in Naruto's horrible childhood.



"I saved him from an attack and I will leave it at that. Those three in particular knew because they were allowed by us to know. Very few things escape a Jinchuuriki's watchful eyes, even fewer escape the watchful eyes of two Jinchuuriki." That stunned more than a few people. The male before them was a Jinchuuriki, making him even more dangerous than before. Though it did soothe some of their hearts that someone who understood Naruto was able to help him.



"You are like Naruto?" Iruka barely stopped himself from asking how his precious little brother was. Only the comforting grip of his husband Ibiki's hand kept him from asking, yet.



"I am the Jinchuuriki of the Kimera." Those from Suna was more than a little taken aback by how forthright their usually secretive and stoic brother was being. It had to have been a really really bad vision to make him this talkative and, dare they say it, agreeable.



While for Jiraiya the knowledge that his son was a Jinchuuriki struck him hard. It was not that he was ashamed, if anything he was proud of how strong his son was. But now, after reading Naruto's file, he was very aware of how horribly Jinchuuriki were treated and what kind of utter pain and agony they went through. It tore him up inside that Naruto, Arashi, and even Gaara had to suffer that way.



A shrewd look came into Shikamaru's eyes and he took a gamble. "What Clan did Naruto marry into?" Those of Konoha held their breath. None of them could believe that that question had been asked this early and by Shikamaru of all people. But they all hoped for an answer.



"He married into Clan Sabaku so he is Sabaku no Naruto now. He is very happily married to Kazekage-sama, who is as protective of his... husband as I and the other members of the Clan are, so I would not antagonize him or any of us in regards to Naruto if I were you."



The pause in Arashi's words confirmed another of Jiraiya's thoughts. Naruto was Gaara's mate. Mating was the Jinchuuriki version of marriage and much more important in the eyes of the Jinchuuriki than human marriage ceremonies were. Arashi had probably wanted to say mate but had not wanted to confuse the people in the room, which was all of those of Konoha except Jiraiya, who had no clue of Jinchuuriki culture. However a stray thought crossed Jiraiya's mind. Almost every member of Clan Sabaku was in the room with them. Chiyo and Ebizou never left Sunagakure and Sasori was still traveling as far as Jiraiya knew. If they were as protective as Arashi claimed then Naruto would have been brought with them. Realization dawned on the Gama Sennin. Naruto was the one wearing the cloak. Naruto was the Kamikaze. And Naruto was letting Arashi give hints. Looking around the room Jiraiya could tell he was the only one who had figured it out, though by the look in Shikamaru's eyes it wouldn't take long for the lazy Nara to do so.



The look on Gaara's face told them that he fully agreed with Arashi's last statement and that Arashi would be the one answering all the questions. It would be best if they didn't test the limits of the crimson-haired Kazekage's patience. It might prove as fatal as it had in the past for fools who didn't know when to quit. Because really, what kind of moron antagonizes a psychotic Jinchuuriki with a very widespread reputation for slaughtering his opponents without mercy when provoked and sometimes without being provoked? A suicidal moron does.



"When were they married?" Jiraiya could see the amused look that flitted across his son's eyes and he thought he might know the cause of it. Mating was... the consummation of the relationship... the first time the couple in question had sex together. Mating was the Jinchuuriki form of marriage. Marriage for humans was a formal ceremony done in front of others and required verbal vows. Marriage for humans was not as binding as that of mating between Jinchuuriki. This was why Jinchuuriki could marry others but could not take a mate except for the one they were meant for. Tsunade sure did ask an akward question.



"Technically they were married by Jinchuuriki standards the evening Naruto arrived. There was a public marriage ceremony held a month later. I'm surprised you did not know. The Daimyo of Hi no Kuni was in attendance as was the Daimyo of Kaze no Kuni, the Daimyo of Mizu no Kuni, and the Mizukage. Perhaps you are familiar with the Godaime Mizukage? His name is Momchi Zabuza and he is a member of the Seven Swordsmen of Kiri."



Arashi was not pulling any punches. Naruto might be forgiving, more forgiving than any Jinchuuriki had ever been but that was what made Naruto so fitting for the title of the Savior. Arashi was not even half so forgiving. The people from Konoha before him would be given the harsh, unsoftened truth on what Arashi deemed them worthy to hear. There was no need for them to know of Jinchuuriki marriage practices, well most of them. The silver-eyed shinobi let his eyes flicker over Kakashi and his father. There were some who needed to know.



Iruka was a bit indecisive about what to ask. If Arashi said Naruto was happy then the blond was happy. The white-haired Jinchuuriki would not lie about his brother. Naruto had explained enough about Jinchuuriki to his caretakers for them to know to trust this Jinchuuriki's word, especially when Arashi had said he would answer the question if he felt like it. Iruka didn't have to look to know that the Konoha shinobi were reeling from the last bit of information Arashi had given them. No one had known the Kazekage had married. That little tid-bit hadn't sunk in till they had realized that their Daimyo had known for some time and had not told them. It showed how out of favor Konoha really was for their own Daimyo to withhold such information. It was also a shock to hear that Kirigakure had a new Mizukage at all, much less an S-class shinobi who had been classified in the Bingo Book as a nuke-nin of Kiri for quite some time.



Iruka thought hard and went over everthing Arashi had told them, everything he had said. It was almost as if the silver-eyed Sennin was leaving hints, as if he was fishing for a specific question to be asked. And that was exactly what Arashi was doing. Naruto could answer these questions just fine without him. But no, the rest of the Clan was letting the mischievious blond hid behind Arashi's long black trench coat and it wasn't going to continue. The blond was more than strong enough to do this and more than ready. He did have his mate's support after all. Gaara would kill anyone who hurt Naruto's feelings. Besides the seer really wanted to go meditate on what he had Seen and perhaps have that talk with his... father, it would take a while for that word to become real to him.



Finally Iruka had an epiphany and hoped he was right. "Did Naruto come with you to Konoha for the Chuunin Exam Finals?"



A very wicked smirk, one that spelled trouble for someone, appeared on Arashi. Naruto knew that look, he had a fear of that look when it was directed at him, they all did. Unfortunately for the blond, Arashi chose that exact moment to look directly at him wearing that look.



"Why don't you answer Kamikaze? I would say you are far more qualified to answer that particular question than I ever will be?" The wicked look never left Arashi's face. It was time for Naruto to be brave because the silver-eyed seer's words had sparked realizations all over.



~~~~~



"Good luck." Those were Arashi's parting words as he seemingly disappeared into thin air. Nobody who knew the silver-eyed seer would put it passed him. Naruto almost panicked at his brothers apparent abandonment before his common sense took over. Arashi desperately needed to meditate to find his inner balance and regain some energy. It was now very clear to the blond Jinchuuriki that his white-haired brother had really needed to leave before he lost control of himself. Besides, the rest of the Clan was still in the room with him and his mate probably wouldn't leave even if he did ask.



Naruto moved to sit in his mate's lap because there was no way in hell that he was going to go through what was sure to be an ordeal without the support and comfort provided by his gorgeous red-haired mate. The obvious surprise everyone from Konoha showed at this action startled Naruto for a moment but upon reflection it did make sense. None of them were as comfortable or as accustomed to his relationship with Gaara or the ways he and his mate showed their feelings in front of others. Naruto sitting in Gaara's lap was a common sight to Temari, Kankuro, and Arashi and the two of them seemingly always being in each other's presence was becoming a very common sight in Suna where the citizens welcomed it. Their Kazekage was finally happy, he had a wonderful spouse who was well loved in Suna, and he was generally in good mood which led to less fear and stress among the ranks of shinobi who had direct contact with him. Needless to say the people of Suna would murder anyone who hurt any member of the Sabaku Clan who generally kept the Village running smoothly, prosperous, and well protected.



Gaara feeling his blond mate's need for comfort and support let him become firmly settled in and on the red-head's lap. Wrapping a protective arm around the blond's waist Gaara used his other hand to firmly but gently pull Naruto's hood down. Small gasps of astonishment rang throughout the room. Naruto was gorgeous in every sense of the word and he looked hardly anything like the mask he wore, both in the physical and mental sense. Very few of them had seen Naruto without his genjutsu facade and those who had, had not seen his appearance since he was eleven, so his sixteen year old, toned down for humans, appearance was quite the sight to behold.



"I won't apologize for protecting my Clan and myself by not revealing myself until we had ascertained that all of you could be trusted not to say anything and that you all actually cared about my welfare. I will not jeopardize my mate, my Clan, my brothers and sister, my family for anything nor will I jeopardize Suna which is my home in a misguided hope that I will be accepted by the prejudiced people of Konoha. I am happy in Suna where I am accepted and welcomed whole-heartedly by the people. I am happy with my Clan, my brothers Arashi and Kankuro and my sister Temari. Most of all I am happy with Gaara, my mate and husband." Naruto almost hated that he had to be so blunt. Almost. They all had to hear this from his own mouth to accept it as the truth. And it was true. He had found true happiness in Suna where he gained a wonderful mate and family, neither of which he would willingly give up.



It became very obvious almost none of them were used to a blunt, intelligent, outspoken Naruto, who apparently wasn't going to soften his words. It was a refreshing and welcome change for Jiraiya who had always had a faint suspicion that Naruto had a facade. After all, the blond-haired troublemaker was just too much like his father to be the idiot he was pretending to be, and as much as he... disliked Kushina even he had to admit the bitch was far from stupid. Ignorant, vain, jealous maybe but not stupid. Not a genius by any stretch of the imagination but smart enough when she actually thought instead of blindly reacting. Actually, now that Jiraiya thought about it, it was rather surprising that Naruto had turned out so well, but with Minato for a father, even if he hadn't been able to raise his son, it was not all that surprising. Of course that was just Jiraiya's opinion on the matter. Jiraiya had always had a feeling that the Sealing had not gone exactly as Minato planned and the events after the Sealing had definitely not gone as planned. The Gama Sennin knew that there was no way in hell Minato would have let Naruto stay in Konoha, especially with the way they acted towards his son. Sarutobi was an idealistic fool when it came to Konoha and far from iron-willed enough when it came to the Council of Konoha. Some mistakes take far too long to correct, far longer than they should.



Iruka smiled at his little brother, who had finally found the happiness he so deserved. "Well, I can only safely speak for the Ibiki, Kurenai, Anko, and myself when I say that we are all very happy for you little brother," Here Iruka paused with a very familiar gleam in his chocolate eyes, one that Clan Sabaku had become familiar with in sapphire eyes. It was easy to see just who Naruto had taken after by that gleam. "Don't think for a moment that you'll get away with not introducing us to the rest of your Clan. I especially would like to meet your brother Arashi, especially if he is who I'm thinking he is."



Naruto grinned back at his older adoptive brother. " I wouldn't dare to not introduce you. Besides, I do have to introduce them to you four as well and I will as long as you lay off any of the 'talks' that you and that husband of yours think you need to have with Gaara. I have been married and mated to Gaara for over a year thank you very much."



By now there were quite a few people grinning in amusement at the banter between Iruka and Naruto; a few of the girls were even giggling. Most importantly though was that any tension in the room had been reduced to zero at the light-hearted comments and promises of introductions. Naruto's old caretakers were not the only one's happy for the blond Jinchuuriki. After the blond had left all of them had begun to delve into what they could of the blond's past. What they had found had severely shaken their faith in Konoha and its people. The depths of the abuse that Naruto had suffered had apalled all of them and it had appalled their parents, for those who weren't orphans, when they had shown them what they had found. None of them knew that the one question they all had asked their parents was a question that had turned their parents' worlds upside down. The question would haunt many of them, especially with the implications that the question carried. 'What if it had been me?'



"Your Flames of Youth are so bright Naruto! Happiness has made them even brighter." Sweatdrops could be seen on the majority of those in the office. Gai was too enthusiastic to be normal and Lee wasn't much better. But both were shinobi so normal was rather over-rated.



"We are all happy for you Naruto, as Gai so... eloquently said. It is all too apparent now that you would never find true happiness in Konoha, not with the interference of the Council. Tell of us what you will of your new life," said Tsunade who smiled slightly as Naruto began to speak animatedly about his new life.



Naruto was describing the palace of the Wind Daimyo, which he had gone to on a mission with Arashi as escorts for Temari who generally was Gaara's ambassador, when he stopped mid-sentence. Both he and Gaara, who up until them had been watching Naruto speak with an indulgent look in his eyes, turned their heads in the direction of the training grounds, training grounds seven to be exact. Gaara gave voice to their odd behavior.



"Something caused Arashi to flare his chakra. Something is causing him to become irritated and there is a source of vile, tainted chakra nearby as well as a source of weak, under-developed chakra that I would almost say was that of a civilian."



Naruto looked at Gaara with dark eyes and gave his mate a three word explanation that did indeed explain everything before following Arashi's example and disappearing in a whirl of wind from the crimson-haired shinobi's lap. "Sasuke and Sakura." The venom in the blond's voice took those who had never seen him upset aback.



Gaara abruptly stood and his siblings came to attention. "I warn you now Hokage-dono that if any of your shinobi attack that Suna will not be held accountable for any retaliation. The only reason that I have held back from breaking off any contact Suna has from Konoha is my mate who would see his few precious people in Konoha safe. I say this now as well. Any of you are welcome in Suna if you seek refuge there, especially from the Council of Konoha. Now I will have to take my leave. If even half of what my mate has said of the traitorous Uchiha and his fangirl are true then they will be going to the hospital shortly." With that said all three siblings used the their personal Shunshin to follow Naruto to Arashi's location.



Silence reigned for a few seconds before all the implications of Gaara's words sank in. Then the office became rife with activity and movement as they all scrambled to get to training grounds seven. Some to watch what was sure to be an entertaining show, others to help clean up the resulting mess, and still others who thought it might be prudent to try to put a stop to everything before Sasuke and Sakura did something they might not live to regret.



Arashi should have known that this trip would be anything but peaceful. That hadn't stopped him from hoping though. He should have known it was going to be a bad day when the reading of his tarot cards. The vision he had had did nothing to deter him from thinking today was going to be nothing short of horrific. So after escaping Tsunade's office while leaving Naruto with the bag so to speak, Arashi decided to find a nice place to meditate. Remembering the place Naruto had mentioned taking his genin test, Arashi decided to check it out. It might be a good place to clear his mind then put his thoughts in order.



Arriving at training grounds seven took little time. Looking around Arashi carefully took in his surroundings. The training grounds didn't look as if they had been used as all recently, or at all in the last few weeks or even months. It looked to be a rather good spot for meditation, not the best, but more than good enough for the rather desperate Arashi. So settling down in the shade of one of the numerous trees in the area Arashi began to meditate and remove himself from the physical world. By no means was he defenseless or unaware in this state. Being a Jinchurriki and growing up as they did made them way too paranoid. To let his guard down so much in what was practically enemy territory was suicidal to Arashi, especially without another Clan member to watch his back.



Just as Arashi had begun to dwell on the implications of what he had Seen in his vision, two chakra sources began to approach. One was clearly a male, a weak shinobi male, one with the some of the vilest tainted chakra Arashi had ever had the displeasure of feeling. Angst just seemed to roll off this chakra souce. The other source was definitely female, a weak civilian female that just reeked of lust and if Arashi wasn't mistaken had Multiple Personality Disorder. Not that Arashi had anything anything against those with Multiple Personality Disorder, but this female was clearly just weak-minded and had not gone through the mental torture that the Jinchuuriki who had developed it had. Not all Jinchuuriki had Multiple Personality Disorder, but most had different mind-sets or mecurial moods. In Arashi's opinion all Jinchuuriki were driven at least a little insane because of the childhoods they had to suffer through. They were almost entitled to it. Quite a few agreed with him and even more said that shinobi life drove shinobi crazy as well.



Not liking the interruption of his much needed meditation Arashi opened his eyes to see who was daring to disturb him. Arashi already rather regretted opening his eyes. The sight that had met his silver orbs was not what he wanted to see, ever. It was not at all difficult to recognize Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura. How his beautiful little brother had ever been stuck on a team with these ugly losers was a mystery to Arashi. There were very ugly on the inside and only those who were blind would be attracted to the two.



Sasuke was wearing clothing that transvestites would turn their noses up at as disgraceful to their life-style. There was nothing wrong with crossdressing in Arashi's opinion; he had done so himself for missions before, though never for a lover. He had even with Temari's assistance helped Naruto pick out several outfits, such a maid's uniform, that were sure to please Gaara, in more ways than one. It was apparent that the boy, because that was what he was, payed either too much or too little attention to his hair. Who in their right mind lets their hair take a shape that looks like a duck's ass? Sasuke apparently. It was also obvious that he had been coached, taught, and had his body altered to be very flexible. Yes, the old pedophile liked his little boy-toys very flexible so that he could manipulate them in any way he wanted. The lack of power the little spoiled brat displayed proved that the pedophilic snake had kept Sasuke firmly under his thumb and had probably controlled every aspect of Sasuke's life in Otogakure.



Arashi wouldn't be surprised if Itachi's stupid younger brother ended up kidnapped by Oto-nin and woke up tied down in Orochimaru's bed waiting for punishment.



Sakura was wearing clothing that looked positively whorish on her and she was wearing them in public. She might be a kunoichi, but even they had standards of what was decent. Anlo's clothes might be scandalous but you weren't seeing a lot of bare flesh, you are getting the impression of seeing a lot of bare flesh. Kurenai would be skinning quite a few people alive if they had actually seen her precious Anko's bare flesh; only she was allowed that privilege. It was obvious from the lack of chakra and muscle development that the pink-haired girl, because that was what she was, had not bothered to train. There was also a lack of other development. Sakura was as flat as a board and half as appealing. That monsterous forehead just couldn't be a part of a human's body.



The sight of Sakura made Arashi thankful that he preferred males and the sight of Sasuke made Arashi thankful that he was very picky in who he took to his bed, much less the ones he took as lovers. The lusty look in their eyes did not reassure Arashi at all. Apparently Sakura's fangirl tendencies were coming out full force in the presence of the gorgeous silver-eyed male who would surely fall all over himself for her and Sasuke's need for dominance had come out. The old snake had probably took all forms of control away from the spoiled Uchiha and now his ego was demanding he take back his control with the silver-eyed male who would definitely succumb to him.



Both of them were very delusion, especially if they think Arashi found either of them the least bit attractive in any way. He wasn't blind, deaf, and dumb enough for that. It really was too bad for both of them that Arashi could tell exactly what they were thinking; they might not have ended up as they had if he couldn't.



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Humans like the two before him disgusted Arashi. They gave their own race a bad name and earned humans the scorn of the other races. The female wasn't the least bit attractive in any sense of the word and the male was just as bad. Besides, they more than deserved the sharp side of Arashi's tongue for their treatment of his precious brother Naruto. The silver-eyed seer had half a mind to truss them up and give them to his precious brother Gaara as a gift. The crimson-haired Jinchuuriki looked like he would need the stress relief, because there was no way Naruto and Gaara were going to be able to have any private time together in Konoha. It just wasn't safe when they were in what was practically enemy territory.



Barely keeping his chakra under his control to keep it from flaring Arashi kept his mouth shut, for now, as he tried to restrain his slowly rising temper.



"What are you doing here? Only shinobi are allowed in the training grounds." The arrogance was just dripping from Sasuke's words. Unfortunately Sakura just had to open her mouth as well.



"That's right. Only shinobi are allowed. So why are you here?" There was no denying the snideness in Sakura's screechy voice.



Arashi resisted the urge to lash out physically. He could feel Naruto, Gaara, Temari, Kankuro, and the others that had been in the Hokage's office, including his father and Tsunade, rapidly approaching. Sasuke and Sakura seemed to be ignorant of this fact. Well, if Naruto and the others wanted and expected a show then a show they would recieve.



Waiting until he could feel all of them arrive, but not reveal themselves, Arashi acted as if he were oblivious to their presences. Meanwhile Sakura and Sasuke were getting impatient at the way Arashi was disregarding them as if they posed no threat.



"Well? Why are you here? This is our training grounds." Sakura nodded in agreement as she looked at Sasuke adoringly while hanging off his arm.



Arashi looked at the pair of weaklings with eyes like mirrors, eyes that reflected what they saw and none of it flattering, before he began to speak in a tone void of emotion yet chillingly cold. The seer could feel the disgust and anger and interest of their hidden audience.



"I see not your names all over the training grounds. The only names I see are the ones engraved on Konoha's Memorial Stone behind you. Your behavior shames those who gave their lives for your village; not that either of you are all that loyal to this village."



It was easy to tell that Arashi's words had hit their mark. The words stung as they were all true and as such neither of the two on the recieving end of them could object. If either of them thought that was the last of it they were very mistaken. Arashi continued before Sasuke or Sakura could open their mouths.



"Do not try to deny the truth of the words I speak. Your ancestors must be rolling in their graves at the disgraceful behavior of the both of you. I know Itachi and Tobi were none to pleased when they found out you, Sasuke, had run off to that old pedophilic snake, the same old pedophilic snake that was part of the reason the Sandaime Hokage ordered the execution of the Uchiha Clan. After all, treasonous Clans have to be properly punished for consorting and plotting with dangerous nuke-nin to assassinate their Kage and take control of their village."



Sasuke was frozen as the meaning of those words sunk in. He wasn't the only one. It was quite difficult to hear that the Sandaime had ordered the execution of the Uchiha for treason and that they had been involved with Orochimaru. Though all that Arashi was saying made absolute sense. This Tobi person gathered quite a lot of interest too because Arashi had just implied that there was another Uchiha living.



"Itachi was the one who was given the mission of eliminating them. Afterwards he was self-exiled and resigned from being a Konoha shinobi. No hunter-nin of Konoha has ever been sent to hunt him and his nuke-nin status is just an extra security measure to make sure he was left alone. It does figure that you would run straight to the sick fuck that your loving family was going to sell you to. Orochimaru likes little boys. He likes them young and pretty and practically helpless and completely in his control. I bet he liked playing 'hide the white snake' with you rather often didn't he? There were reasons he made sure you could lengthen your tongue, flexible beyond measure, and able to swallow a sword. He does nothing without it benefiting him."



Arashi stopped for a moment as he took in the reactions of everyone around him. Sasuke looked positively sick and very upset, just as he should be. The spoiled little bastard had bent over, repeatedly, for the one who had led his family down a dark path then left them to rot so that he could get his hands, and other things, on and in Sasuke. Sakura looked as if she didn't believe a word coming out of the silver-eyed seer's mouth. Her Sasuke would never let that happen to him, he was far too strong, and never would he sleep with another male; he was in love with her after all. The hidden audience was rather mixed in their reactions. There was amusement and disgust coming from Naruto, Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari, though they weren't the only ones feeling that. Horror, anger, and even hate were in the air as well. Arashi's acidic comments didn't end there however.



"Rather ironic don't you think? You wanted power to kill your innocent brother and went to get that power, betraying the village that accepted you unconditionally, from the very person who ruined your life. Though I suppose with your Clan being so willing to give you away and betray you, your actions are not all that surprising. Blood does tell more often than not. They didn't really need you did they? After all, you were just the talentless second-born son who could in no way compare to Itachi's brilliance, his skill, or his power. Itachi was an ANBU Captain at the same age you became a genin. And they touted that you were a genius. This village is full of delusional and prejudice fools."



"You-" Sasuke was interrupted before he could start.



"I wasn't finished speaking. You are a spoiled, arrogant little weakling that doesn't deserve a quarter of the respect you get. The pink-haired banshee bitch hanging all over you isn't any better. Power is earned not given just as respect is earned and not given. You two disgust me on far too many levels to even think about. Whoring yourselves," Arashi looked Sakura straight in the eyes as he said this, " Oh yes, whoring yourselves for what you want. Sasuke for the promise of power. And stupid little Sakura for money and favors. How many times have you fucked your father to get him to keep his mouth shut so that your prim and prissy mother doesn't find out that you've spread your legs for anyone willing? You aren't all that skilled and still a genin so you have to get money somewhere because your so pitiful. There is nothing wrong with being a professional whore but you two shame their profession. You don't fuck your father for money and favors and you don't fuck the bastard who is partly responsible for your Clans execution. You're both disgraces."



Disgust became a more prominent emotion experienced by the hidden audience as Arashi aired some of Sasuke and Sakura's dirty laundry. Arashi really had nothing against whores or those who indulged in incest, in the shinobi world all kinks were acceptable as long as all parties involved consented, but whoring yourself like Sasuke and Sakura had was just wrong on too many levels and totally unacceptable to the moonlight-haired Jinchuuriki.



"Traitors are just as bad and both of you are traitors. Of course, you probably never told anyone that you offered to leave with the spoiled little bastard when he left did you banshee bitch? Neither of you will go unpunished for all the crimes you have committed."



"Who the hell do you think you are?" Shannaro!



Arashi stood up so that he was not at any sort of disadvantage. "I am the Sansai of Sunagakure no Sato. I am Sabaku no Arashi, brother of Sabaku no Naruto, who is the husband of Sabaku no Gaara, the Kazekage of Suna."



The look of irrational rage that overtook Sasuke's face and the look of jealous anger on Sakura's face was rather comical to see. Naruto was married and to the Kazekage of Suna, meaning he was far above both of them in both social status and shinobi rank. The Sabaku Clan was becoming quite known, respected, and feared throughout the Elemental Countries.



Naruto was a little apprehesive about what was going to happen. On one hand he did want to see Sasuke and Sakura beat down and punished; on the other hand he really had no desire to see Arashi angry. In the end he decided to let Arashi do what he wanted when the two imbeciles before him dared to try to attack him. It would show the others hidden with them just why Arashi had earned the fierce reputation he had, even if they didn't find out why he was called the Sansai. It would be much better for them to learn first hand why it would be better for them to avoid provoking Arashi's ire. His silver-eyed brother could be quite vindictive when he wanted to be.



So it was really no surprise when Sasuke raised his fist and began to move forward as if to punch Arashi. What was a surprise for most was when Arashi disappeared into thin air. Again. Only to reappear poised in mid-air before landing a devasting, bone-shattering kick to Sasuke's jaw. The Uchiha hurtled through the air and through one of the trees in the training grounds before coming to a skidding halt unconcious. Landing on his feet Arashi looked at the result of his kick. If one didn't know any better one would think Tsunade had done this. Arashi was very strong and very fast. All the members of Clan Sabaku could attest to that, but Arashi had never hit any of them with the same force he had just hit Sasuke with; none of them had ever done anything to deserve such treatment, Sasuke had.



"You all might as well come out. The pink-haired whoring bitch seems to be too busy trying to tend to her little Sasu-chan while molesting him to pay much attention to her surroundings." At this everyone left their hiding spots to gather around Arashi.



Placing Arashi between them Gaara and Naruto protected their brother. The silver-eyed seer still looked a little off in their eyes. His meditation had likely been interrupted to early for it to do as much good as he wanted it to. The two of them would definitely need to get Arashi back to their hotel for some rest, sleep preferably. Their white-haired brother need some restful sleep and they would guard his sleep.



/Ara-kun you need sleep./



I know Naruto. My meditation was cut short.



(Naruto and I will guard you brother.)



Thank you Gaara. You as well Naruto. Did you like the show?



Amusement filled the mind link they were sharing. They had liked watching those two be put in their places. The things Arashi had said though made both Naruto and Gaara very glad that they weren't on the recieving end of Arashi's ire or his sharp tongue.



Seeing how exhausted Arashi really was, though only Gaara and himself could really tell, Naruto told his friends that he and his Clan would meet up with them later. All of them had had a long journey and would all like to go to their hotel to rest up. Tsunade seeing the sense in Naruto's logic had Shizune escort them back to their hotel. Seeing that Naruto would see them all later the rest of the group dispersed as the entertainment was over. All of them made mental notes not to piss off Arashi, who was really protective of his precious people. Because you would have to foolish and blind not to see that the silver-eyed Sennin's verbal attack was caused by him being upset over Sasuke and Sakura's treatment of Naruto before and after they became genin in Cell Seven. Revenge was a dish best served cold, in this case it had a side of acidic salt to be rubbed in the wounds.