Chapter 20

Your POV

You were walking in the forest with Tobi, heading towards the Hidden Mist. Pein had assigned you two to investigate some experiments that have been rumored to make new tailed beasts or people with jinchuuriki abilities. Apparently, all experiments have failed but one. You were extremely curious due to the fact that your mother had been a lab rat for the Mist. So if that successful experiment was by chance your mother, then you can find out more about her and your own abilities, which have always been a mystery in itself. But if anything was to backfire on the mission, you sent a messenger crow to the Leaf to make your whereabouts were known so that maybe the possibility of going home was there. Very slim, but still there.

"I know what you're thinking about." Tobi said in a deeper voice, breaking you from your thoughts.

"Oh really? You're a mind reader now?" You tried to sound optimistic and playful. You had to keep an unsuspecting character around Tobi, you have yet to know his true objectives too. Especially when he is putting on two different faces with you and other people.

"You're wondering about the possibility that your mother could have been the successful experiment that Pein had mentioned earlier. Also, thinking about how to find more information about her. I'm not a mind reader, but when it comes to you, you're so easy to read." Tobi says while grabbing your hand. You blushed just a little bit when he did. You only had eyes for Kakashi, but you still couldn't help the fact that you were with another attractive male and that his presence somewhat reminds you of Kakashi. One similarity they share is the look in their eyes, both hurt and sad, almost as if they both have seen things that have scarred them for the rest of their lives. But as to anything else they shared was completely beyond you at the moment.

"I don't know how to react to that. Should I be happy or mad?" You gave him a small laugh as you got closer to each other while walking.

"I'd say be happy. You look much better that way than upset, I love seeing you smile."

"You're such a flirt, but thank you." You said giving him a closed eye smile. But before either of you could do anything else, you noticed a fog starting to form around you, getting thicker as you continued walking on. Tobi guided you since he knew where the location was. You later found yourself on the top of the hill that looked down to a village in the night sky.

"The Village Hidden in the Mist..." you said as you stared into the village where your parents suffered and tried to escape from. It didn't look terrible on the outside but you knew it would probably be worse when you start the investigation. Tobi looked at you, trying to read your empty expression, but he couldn't tell how you were feeling at all this time. How were you supposed to feel about being in the village that took away your parents? Anger? Resentment? Truth be told, you didn't feel any of that nor sadness. You just wanted some answers.

"We need to find someplace to stay for the night, we can't rush into the investigation so quickly. I know you're tired as well, we did walk pretty far." Tobi said while walking down the hill. You didn't have time to waste on relaxing because you knew the Leaf ninja would be coming here soon, or at least inform the Mist of the possibility of you being in their village.

"I-I'm alright. The quicker we start the faster we can get it done and over with." You said while pulling your arm out of Tobi's grasp. You saw his one visible eye frown before he suddenly grabs your upper arm pulling you closer to him. His grip was tightening due to his anger as he used a lot of strength to cause you to wince at the pain and numbness in your arm.

"That's funny how you think you have a choice. We are staying at a hotel, are we clear?" His grip tightens for the final time, resulting in your eyes to change into your green beast-like ones. You were extremely angry and was in no mood to deal with his abuse. Since you have never witnessed Tobi in battle, you've refrained from ever trying to punch him since you aren't familiar with what he can do.

"Crystal." You said as you green eyes fade away turning back to your normal eye color. Tobi released his grip on you but took your hand again and started walking.

"Kakashi... how I seriously wish it was you holding my hand instead of Madara..."

~ Next morning with Kakashi ~

Kakashi, for a change, was at the front gate early waiting for Naruto with Gai. This was an extremely important mission to him, mainly because this could be his only chance to get you out of the Akatsuki. He didn't feel in the least bit comfortable with you being undercover, and for so many years too. He didn't care if you haven't discovered their true objective or not, he just wanted you safe away from them.

"Hey Kakashi, did Lady Tsunade mention another person accompanying us on this mission?" Gai said while looking at two people walking towards them. Kakashi looked over and saw Naruto arguing with Jiraiya.

"You're the worst Pervy sage! Don't give me that load of crap that you were collecting research when you were really just peeping on girls!" Naruto was pointing and yelling at a rather sleepy Jiraiya.

"Come on, kid. It's too early for this, I promise I'll teach you something cool after this mission alright? And stop calling me Pervy Sage, I'm the Toad Sage!" Jiraiya then noticed Gai and Kakashi and waved at them.

"Hey you two, lively as ever I see!" Jiraiya grinned while resting his hand on Kakashi's shoulder.

"You're even livelier than us, Master Jiraiya. Will you be joining us on this mission?" Kakashi asked.

"Sure am! I figured you guys could use the extra manpower and don't worry I already talked to Tsunade about it." Jiraiya than leaned in closer so only Kakashi could hear him. "I'm really here to provide protection to both Naruto and (Name). But that's just between the two of us."

"Oh well, then we appreciate your help on this mission. Are we ready to head out? The Mizukage is expecting us to arrive by nightfall." Kakashi said while making sure everyone was accounted for.

"Awe man, does that mean we're going to walk all the way there without stopping for breaks?" Jiraiya sounded disappointed. But Naruto punched his arm to catch his attention.

"Hey what was that fo-"

"Of course we aren't stopping for breaks! Nee-chan is out there and this could be my one and only chance to see her again! I don't wanna miss her because I took a freaking break!" Naruto yelled at Jiraiya which stunned him for a second but then he grinned at Naruto.

"I couldn't have explained it better myself. Let's get going then, every second is of the utmost importance. Like Naruto said, we can't let (Name) get away." Kakashi said while standing in front of the group.

"Such spirit and youth! Lead the way Kakashi, while we have the energy to even run there!" Gai said in a stance, laughing.

"Running actually might get us there quicker, good thinking Gai." Kakashi smiled at Gai as he dashed out the front gate. Gai soon followed after, screaming youth to the heavens. Naruto and Jiraiya had on poker faces.

"Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh?! We're running all the way there?!" They both yelled while trying to catch up to Kakashi and Gai.

~ Somewhere else ~

It was a dark place underground where someone was kneeling before another person. The person sitting was sitting next to candles that showed himself just a bit, but you could easily see him lick his lips with his snake-like tongue. The person before him was a female that served under the mysterious man.

"Kyokan-chan, it seems like the offspring of my experiment from long ago has finally revealed herself after hiding in the dark shadows of the Akatsuki for a long time. I'm so lucky that I found her when I was in the Akatsuki, now you have a chance at redemption." The man said before violently coughing into his hand, he had a companion in glasses give him medicine.

"I still am waiting for Sasuke to come so I can have my dream body. But until then I cannot perform jutsu because of that damn third Hokage. I will be sending the Sound ninja 4 to retrieve Sasuke when the time is right, while you retrieve the mysterious offspring of Hikairi. Take as long as you need, but don't you dare return unless you have her with you."

"Yes, Orochimaru-sama. I won't fail you again." The female wearing a wolf mask bowed to Orochimaru. He laughed maniacally while the companion next to him smirked and pushed back his glasses. Then suddenly ears and a long, furry tail appear from her.

"This time I'll return with the experiment in my possession."

A/N: DUN DUN DUUUUUUUNNNNN! Who's the new girl that's suddenly going after you?! And what does she mean by she won't fail again?! This is kind of getting too juicy, even for me. Shoutout to CipherStrange once again for saving me from my writer's block. Sometimes you just gotta turn to a friend for help. Also here's a picture that I just randomly found to give you a mental image of the new girl. It's not exactly her but it's just providing an example. Thanks for reading! 💕

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