40 Chapter 40 : Raid Part 1 (1/2)

Yep I lied. So my birthday got a little hectic and our midterms are this week. So enjoy this chapter. I'll try to keep to the schedule so hopefully there'll be another chapter up thursday. Let me know if I should make a discord or a twitter or something like that. Anime discussions daily. lol. I had some inspiration so Esketit.

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”The Hokage has called you back.” Itachi held with a sad face. He enjoyed Kenji's company. Someone he could confide in.

”Right now?” Kenji missed everyone, but the work he was doing here was good.

For the past two years, along with his training, Kenji joined Itachi in his crusade. Infiltration of the akatsuki and relaying information to the Leaf.

”You remember what Pain discussed yesterday?”

Kenji adjusted his black and red clouded robe. ”Hmm. Yeah. We still don't know what the objective is. It's probably best not to push it too much also.”

”Exactly. The Hokage actually asked both of us back.”

Kenji smiled and faced Itachi. He stopped himself from words. Thinking, wow, that's great. He can reunite with Sasuke. The Village could realize his dedication. But Itachi seemed to dread the return. He assumed it would be a one way mission.

”You got this.” Kenji assured him. Itachi took a deep breath. He was satisfied with Kenji's training. He could definitely lead the clan beside Sasuke, but he knew his skills would also be needed.

”Alright, It will take a few days to get there, so I'll inform the Akatsuki that we'll be headed there already. It won't happen for another two weeks. We should have enough time for preparation.”

Kenji and Itachi walked along the trees toward their home. Home sweet home. Neither had seen it in a while.

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”Sasuke!”

The Uchiha boy saw Rei jumping through the street towards him. Completely oblivious to the stares glued on her. She definitely had no shame. She approached her teammate like she had just ran a marathon.

”My dad. He said Kenji should be home in a few days.”

”Really???”

”Yeah!”

Sasuke was genuinely excited, but his attention was else where.Sasuke noticed that all the jonin were restless today. A few ghosted right past them in a hurry.

Sasuke asked, ”Did he say anything else? It seems like somethings going to happen.”

Rei frowned. ”Yeah. Apparently, the akatsuki are planning to attack with the Mist, according to Kenji and Mei, the one we captured a few years ago. He wants to fortify the village in the meantime. Then evacuate the villagers. It would be easier to fight on our turf.”

Sasuke agreed. ”How is Mei doing lately?”

”She's getting accustomed. After Sensei blew that chakra from her forehead, she returned to normal. My dad thinks it's like a seal that controls you. Even he's never seen anything like that before.”

”Really?”

”Yeah.”

Rei adjusted her headband, Her red mane fluttered around. Sasuke wouldn't lie, she had become extremely beautiful these past few years. He couldn't wait to see Kenji's reaction.

”Let's go help prepare. It'll help the time pass.” She smiled.

”Alright. Where's sensei?”

”I'm not sure.”

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Across the village....

Kakashi strutted along the street, glancing at the variety of shops and restaurants.... with Aya.

”Where should we eat?” Kakashi lowered his book.

”Shouldn't we be helping to prepare?” Aya was restless. Kakashi understood.

”You think he won't approve?” Kakashi saddened.

Aya stared at him. He took a breath. ”It's been four years. He's no doubt changed.”

Kakashi grabbed her shoulders. ”It'll be fine. And If it isn't, I'll just kick his butt.” Kakashi eye smiled.

Aya chuckled a little.

They didn't notice, but Rei and Sasuke were standing right next to them. Confused. Silence.

”Ohhhh. I didn't see you two there.” Kakashi got nervous. ”ha...ha..”

Rei plotted. She stretched her face into a face malice. ”Sensei.....What are you doing??? Hmmm???”

”Uh. We're just going to eat. You know. Taking a break from the preparation. Can't be a ninja on an empty stomach. He....hehe.”

His students weren't amused.

”I know. Why don't you join us? Ok. Let's go!” Kakashi sped away.

Sasuke just stood there, hands in pockets. Rei and Aya both smiled at each other with understanding. Kenji was going to be very confused.

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A few days later...