(Back In The Forest)
"I lost much respect for you Kisame," Itachi said coldly looking at both Kisama and Naruto, both of whom were out of breath. Kisame had endured a series of cuts, brute injuries, a few slashes and a busted lip, and his black robe was torn in some places and stained in his own blood much to his surprise. Although Kisame had incredible physical strength and speed however, he couldn't believe how Naruto managed to hurt him.
Naruto was in better shape so to speak. However, due to the fact that Kisame eventually found and destroyed the jutsu marker that Naruto cleverly placed on his arm, Naruto sustained several bruises and cuts, and a gash on his left shoulder as a result of Kisame's large shark sword the Samehada catching and shaving him the moment he was caught off guard. Presently, the left side of his shoulder was covered in some blood but surprisingly Naruto look ready to fight.
"Is that all you got," Naruto mocked, "My nee-chan fights better than you! And she's a Jounin!"
"Shut up," Kisame spat, "I'll admit that you're more of the problem than I gave you credit for earlier! (Grinned toothily) But for what it's worth, I'm amazed that you've given me a good fight! I haven't had a battle like this for some time now!"
"I only aim to please," Naruto replied as he held onto his kunai which was stained in some of Kisame's blood. Itachi looked on at Naruto quietly as he studied him.
This boy remains me of myself in some ways, Itachi thought, I myself was an advanced prodigy during my days as a Konoha nin. But this Naruto is in a class of his own if he could do what he did to Kisame at his age already. Even I wasn't this advance as his age I'll admit. He's done a lot more in this fight now than what I've seen during my days watching him. I know that he's the son of Godaime, and without a doubt she must have taught him a thing or two. But Naruto's style of fighting appears more sophisticated than I expected. And the look in Naruto's eyes isn't the eyes of a rookie ninja, but one who possesses a great deal of experience…
"Well gaki," Kisame said as he readied his Samehada that now had some of the bandages torn off after using it against Naruto, "Ready for Round 2?"
"This is getting tiring Kisame," Itachi interjected, "You're losing focus of the mission. We came here to bring back Naruto."
"C'mon, this is getting fun," Kisame retorted, "And besides I've been holding back on this gaki."
"Be that as it may but you're underestimating this kid," Itachi warned, "I detect that there's more to him than we originally thought. And by now I'm sure that re-enforcements have been dispatched to come here. Isn't that right, Kakashi?"
Seconds later, Kakashi appeared from behind on the one of the trees a few feet behind Naruto. Although knowing Kakashi made the scene however, Naruto didn't dare take his eyes off of Kisame.
"Took long enough," Naruto said without turning to Kakashi.
"Sorry for the delay," Kakashi replied, "But I see that you managed to handle yourself quite well to my amazement."
"I had very good teachers," Naruto answered and smirked. Turning to Itachi, Kakashi said, "Uchiha Itachi, it's surprising that you of all people would show your face here after what you did those years ago. And Kisame Hoshigaki, an S-class missing nin of Kirigakure, formerly one of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist and also known as the Mysterious Person (Monster) of the Hidden Mist. You're wanted for your crimes in Kirigakure and other nations. Both you and Itachi are wanted criminals in the Bingo books."
"I'm flattered that my reputation precedes me," Kisame said to Kakashi with a grin.
"Stand down Kisame," Itachi stated flatly. Kisame looked at his partner before he reluctantly complied and lowered his sword. The sharkman then jumped back over to Itachi and stood next to him at his left. Turning to Itachi, Kakashi spoke cautiously, "I'm sure that you're not here to relive old times Itachi. So what are you here for? Is it Sasuke?"
"Sasuke does not interest me," Itachi replied back with a colder demeanor as he took a few steps forward and stopped,"He's too weak to interest me."
"…," Kakashi eyed Itachi carefully.
"I'm here to take Godaime's genius with us," came Itachi's reply.
"So you're after Naruto," Kakashi acknowledged, "What for?"
"…," Itachi said nothing as his Sharingan eyes changed.
What the hell, Naruto thought curiously.
"Naruto," Kakashi yelled.
'Don't look into his eyes!,' Minato warned.
But the warnings came too late as Naruto looked straight into the Mangekyou Sharingan...
Naruto felt himself falling and looked around when he stopped. He was back at the Hokage tower; in front of him was Tsunade who was sitting behind the desk of the Hokage office with Shizune standing next to her. Ino and Hinata were standing next to them motionlessly.
Naruto tried to call them, but none of them moved to acknowledge his presence. Naruto was about to go over to them when found himself being chained securely to a cross. The young boy tried to free himself however he was unable to break free regardless of how hard he tried.
"Tsukuyomi. For the next 48 hours, you'll witness as I slaughter these women in front of you, over and over and over again," Itachi's voice came as he appeared behind the four females with a katana in his hands, "As I'm doing that, you'll suffer a series of brutality."
Three more Itachis appeared and stood in front of the chained Naruto before pulling out brass knuckle gloves and placing them on. Then the killing and beating started, and along with it, Naurto's screams…
.
.
.
.
.
👀The novel is available in PDF, visit my Patreon store👀
🚬Patreon.com/BlackGoku222🚬