Naruto's eyes narrowed and Kaiyu curled up on his shoulder, one eye open.

"What do you want?"

Kisame smirked deviously and slowly put one hand on his swords handle,"We just came to... Negotiate."

Kaiyu's ears perked up, and Naruto wanted to hiss at the fact of joining up with the arrogant Akatsuki scum, but he held back his anger, since his curiosity took over instead.

"On what terms?" Naruto scowled.

"Tch, Naruto, no need to be so sour. After all, you're still the dobe, y'know?"

Kaiyu's eyes spread as wide as dinner plates and Naruto sighed, Konoha won't leave him alone, will they?

"Sasuke, huh? The leaf can't send their most promising ninja?" Naruto teased, a playful smirk spread wide across his face.

Sasuke closed his eyes,"Let's just say you're not the only one who has changed, Naruto."

He reopened his eyes to reveal a pair of fully matured sharingan.

"Wow. That was totally unexpected! not..." Naruto grinned cheekily,"Now enough of the chit chat, it's time to fight."