The War Begins

AN: Sorry that the battlefield scene changes a lot at the start. I'll try focusing on just one battlefield at a time after I write the set up situation for each battlefield. Don't forget, Izaya is still locked in battle with Muramasa. The war is happening at the same time. Izaya's final battle against Muramasa will be up in the next chapter :)

Chapter 47

Rumble Rumble Rumble!

At this moment 80,000 shinobi and samurai had run off from the Allied Shinobi Forces headquarters following their respective captains to the battlefield. All five regiments separated from each other to reach their designated locations. The Second Division under captain Kitsuchi were just about to settle down at their designated location when they received word from HQ about an army of White Zetsu moving underground. Kitsuchi frowned as he looked at his daughter and said, "Oi, Kurotsuchi. Did HQ predict the underground route that Zetsu is taking?"

Kurotsuchi nodded. "Dad, HQ said that they're marching about a mile out west of our location. Shouldn't we do something about this?"

"Mn. Kurotsuchi, follow me. We're going to unearth them and take them head-on." Kitsuchi turned to the rest of his division as he gave out his command. "All members of the Second Division listen to me! We just received word that an army of White Zetsu is moving underground a mile west from here. Kurotsuchi and I will go unearth the enemy. I want all of you to group up in at least a pair of two or three. No more than four in a group so as to maximize your fighting potential without hindering each other. Understood?!"

Everyone in the Second Division saluted as they shouted, "Yes captain!"

Kitsuchi nodded in approval as he turned to his daughter. "Let's go!"

Swish!

Just as Kitsuchi and Kurotsuchi left to unearth the enemy everyone else began to group up. Hinata and Neji immediately paired up as Kimimaro walked over to Hanabi and said, "Hanabi, since Izaya isn't here it is my job to make sure that you're safe. If something happens to you I'm not sure what crazy thing Izaya might decide to do."

Hanabi smiled at the sentiment that Izaya would care enough about her to do something crazy should anything happen but erased that thought immediately before replying, "Okay Maro, lets pair up. But not because I need your protection. Rather, it's because you and I have trained and know each other's fighting style. Don't keep looking down on me just because I'm a girl and a bit younger than you."

BOOM!

It was at that moment a huge volcano shaped rock formation appeared spitting out thousands upon thousands of White Zetsu's from the top. Everyone then heard Kitsuchi's loud voice, "ATTACK!"

"AHHHH!" Everyone in the Second Division screamed a loud battlecry as they charged forward into the midst of the White Zetsu army.

Bang! Boom! Bang!

The sound of battle raged all around as the army of White Zetsu was being decimated in the initial clash. Hanabi activated her Byakugan and dodged the ambush of two Zetsu's before shouting, "Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm!" She thrust out both her palms causing powerful airwaves to smash into the Zetsu's killing them as they crashed into the forest trees. Near her location was Kimimaro with sharp bones protruding out from his hands as he expertly slashed and swung his weapon decapitating the heads from several Zetsus. Just as he turned around to check on Hanabi a giant mutated version of multiple Zetsu's together appeared and smashed its fist downwards at his head. Kimimaro merely scoffed as several large bone protrusions emerged from his shoulder and shot forth in an attempt to stab and lock this Zetsu in place. However, before his bones could make contact with Zetsu's fist he heard Hanabi yell out, "Lighting Style Falling Thunder!" A miniature dark storm cloud appeared above the mutated Zetsu and released a series of large lightning bolts stunning and eventually killing it.

The mutated Zetsu finally collapsed on the ground revealing Hanabi a few feet away as Kimimaro stood in the same spot with large bones still protruding out from his shoulder while he stared at Hanabi. "I had that under control you know."

Hanabi smirked. "I know." She then turned to engage in another fight against several other Zetsu's leaving Kimimaro confused as he stood there thinking, Izaya, please come back soon. I think you're the only one who knows how to deal with her playful nature.

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At this time the Third Division under Kakashi stopped near their designated location near a forest edge by the border of the Land of Frost when they spotted a red signal flare in the air from a few team members of the Commando Unit. Kakashi furrowed his brow as he had everyone prepare for battle. Haku who was also in this division took note of the Commando unit falling out of the sky and said, "Kakashi-senpai, the Commando unit is under attack."

Kakashi also took note of this as he quickly gave his orders. "Haku, Guy, follow me! Everyone else prepare your stations for battle!" Kakashi, Guy, and Haku dashed on the other side of the forest to see a clearing where Sai and two other members of his team had fallen. Just as they were about to be attacked by three reanimated shinobi Kakashi, Guy, and Haku intercepted.

Cling! Cling! Cling!

After their initial clash they each stood on opposite sides of each other. Kakashi quickly said, "Sai, you and the other members of the Commando unit retreat behind the forest to the rest of the Third Division. We'll cover your retreat. Also, start preparing the materials you need to seal the reanimated shinobi!"

"Yes." Sai replied as he and the other members of his team began retreating. At this moment the only female reanimated shinobi stepped forward and said, "Apologies, but it appears our bodies have been programmed to do whatever it takes to kill the opponents." Three orbs of fire appeared around her as she prepared to attack. Guy immediately frowned as he could feel the incredible heat of balls of fire from where he stood. "Kakashi, this doesn't look good." He said with a frown.

"She's the Kekkei Genkai user of the Scorch Style, Pakura from Sunagakure." Kakashi said as he narrowed his eyes in wariness. He then looked at the other two reanimated shinobi and said, "The other two are Gari, a Kekkei Genkai user of the Explosion Style from Iwagakure, and the third is Hozuki Mangetsu, a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist."

Just as Kakashi finished his observation Pakura shot forth all three of her scorching fireballs prompting Haku to respond by weaving the hand signs of Tiger, Snake, Rat, Snake, Tiger at a speed that one wouldn't be able to see without a special Dojutsu and said, "Water Style Water Wall Jutsu!" A powerful blast of water gushed forth from Haku's mouth and intercepted Pakura's attack causing her scorching balls of fire to turn into steam before it could reach its targets.

Mangetsu stuck his finger out and said, "Water Gun!" A droplet of water shot forth from his finger with incredible force and pierced through the veil of the water cutting right through Haku's body only for it to turn into a water clone as the real Haku appeared in the air above Kakashi and Guy. Haku formed the hand sign seal of Confrontation and said, "Secret Art Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death!" All the water that was created earlier turned into sharp needles that flew towards the reanimated shinobi. They all quickly retreated as Pakura shielded herself with her Scorch Style, Gari used his Explosion Style on the ground to kick up a bunch of debris and dirt to intercept the water needles and Mangetsu liquified his body letting the needles pierce straight through him.

"Retreat." Kakashi ordered as he, Guy, and Haku dashed back to the rest of the Third Division. The reanimated shinobi followed suit. Kakashi lifted his forehead protector revealing his Sharingan and said, "Everyone, be careful." Mangetsu formed the signs of Ox, Snake, Ram and said, "Ninja Art Hidden Mist Jutsu!" A thick fog immediately followed suit alarming Kakashi as he realized what Mangetsu was trying to do.

"Everyone, beware of the Silent Killing Technique!" Kakashi reminded as he had the people group up in pairs of four. It wasn't long after that sounds of screaming were heard as people started dying. Haku quickly dashed forth and threw three senbon needles at the spot where he heard a loud blast and scream only for his senbon needles to be deflected. He charged towards that area and engaged Gari of the Explosion Style in fierce combat.

Boom! Bang!

Haku continued to dodge being careful not to make any kind of physical contact with Gari's body in order to avoid being blown up. He formed the Tiger hand sign saying, "Ice Style Swallow Snow Storm Jutsu!" Icy swallows flew straight at Gari who simply started punching outwards at each icy swallow flying at him blowing them up upon contact. With Gari successfully distracted Haku placed his hands on the ground and shouted, "Ice Style Shattering Ice Spear Jutsu!" With no chance at all Gari was immediately impaled by several large spikes of ice causing his body to stop moving in an attempt to repair itself. Haku immediately placed his hands together and said, "Ice Style Ice Prison Jutsu!" The ice spears that pierced Gari's body immediately formed a block of ice that froze him in place preventing any paper and dirt to reattach themselves to his tattered form. A member of the sealing team quickly rushed over and successfully sealed away Gari.

At this moment Mangetsu was engaged in a fight with Kakashi as they both exchanged several Taijutsu moves.

Ting! Cling! Clank! Zing! Bang! Boom!

Just as Kakashi successfully thrust his Raikiri into Mangetsu's body it disintegrated into a Water Clone as the real Mangetsu appeared in the distance. Mangetsu quickly formed the signs of Boar, Dog, Bird, Monkey, Ram and said, "Summoning Jutsu!" Kakashi widened his eyes in surprise and wariness as six wooden coffins appeared revealing six reanimated corpses.

"Wh-Who are they?" Someone from the Third Division asked.

Kakashi narrowed his eyes staring at the reanimated corpses. "They are the former Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Akebino Jinzo, Kuriarare Kushimaru, Kurosuki Raiga, Munashi Jinpachi, Ameyuri Ringo, and Suikazan Fuguki."

Another member of the Third Division stepped forward and said, "Even if they are the former Seven their power is at least halved without their swords."

Kakashi shook his head in disagreement saying, "It appears they brought their swords with them."

Mangetsu unraveled a scroll as four swords were summoned from it revealing the Kabutowari, a giant hammer attached to an axe-like blade, the Kiba, two slim blades with sharp prongs protruding from it, the Nuibari, a thin longsword resembling a needle with a thin line attached to the hilt, and the Shibuki, a giant sword with a bunch of explosive tags attached on one end. The mist became even thicker at this moment as explosions and screams could be heard from Pakura's continued assault.

"With seven of the Ninja Swordsmen the casualties will increase. They are all masters of the Silent Killing Technique." Guy commented.

"We just have to be on our toes." Kakashi replied.

Swish!

Haku returned to Kakshi's side at this moment and said, "Kakashi-senpai, with those guys reanimated we'll incur too many casualties with the mist. I'll dispel it."

Kakashi nodded. "I was just thinking of a plan to do that. If you've got one let me hear it."

"Mn. I'll enter Sage Mode and use a Sage powered Wind Style Jutsu to dispel all of the mist in the area. I just need you guys to buy me a few minutes."

"Alright." Kakashi agreed as he and Guy guarded Haku.

He sat perfectly still in their encirclement sensing and absorbing the natural energy around him. Screams, shouts, and explosions continued to be heard all around until finally a few minutes later the wave and koi fish tattoo marks as well as the blue coloration around Haku's eyes appeared as he successfully entered Sage Mode. He opened his eyes and stood up clapping his hands together and said, "Sage Art Wind Style Passing Typhoon Jutsu!"

WHIIIIIIIIRRR! FWOOOOOOSH!

A large windstorm erupted from the battlefield and in less than a few seconds, cleared up the atmosphere dispelling the thick mist. Haku silently nodded in approval as he thought back to the time when he witnessed Hiruzen-sensei use this exact technique to get rid of his own Hidden Mist Jutsu during their training sessions all those years ago. The mist here is much more wide scale and so it requires more power to dispel hence me having to enter Sage Mode Haku mentally noted.

"Alright! Engage!" Kakashi shouted as everyone spread out in teams to fend off the enemy.

Rumble.

At this moment there were two more wooden coffins that appeared behind a cluster of trees. As the covers fell down it revealed a figure clad in an all green jumpsuit and a figure clad in the Konoha standard Jonin flak jacket. The man in all green looked around him in great confusion before seeing another person beside him and asked, "Er...Where are we?"

The figure in the Jonin attire looked over at the voice that spoke and commented, "You? Aren't you Might Duy?"

"Hahaha! I'm embarrassed to say so but yes, that is me. The eternal Genin. So, do you know what's happening?"

As that figure looked down at his hands and noticed the slight cracks in his skin he commented, "This is...The Reanimation Jutsu."

Might Duy widened his eyes in shock at the revelation that he had become a reanimated shinobi while the person next to him looked up and activated the Sharingan. The sounds of battle and the sight of dead bodies and blood were everywhere. That figure clad in Jonin clothes recalled the familiar feeling of the Third Great Ninja War and let out a deep sigh. "Another war. Itachi...Sasuke...I wonder how they are doing…"

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Meanwhile Gaara stood atop a large stone column as his Fourth Division company stood below and awaited the enemy. Sand continued to blow through the air as Gaara turned his head noticing something amiss. Utilizing his sand eye technique he had it float in the direction where his sand detected the disturbance. Not too far off in the distance was the Second Tsuchikage Mu, who stopped walking and placed his hands on the ground saying, "Summoning Jutsu!"

Four wooden coffins rose from the ground revealing the Third Raikage A, the Second Mizukage Gengetsu, the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, and the Legendary Sannin Jiraiya. At this moment the Third Raikage opened his eyes in shock and said, "Where am I?"

Gengetsu turned to look at A and Mu saying, "Well well well, if it isn't a gathering of old enemies." Gengetsu then turned to Rasa and Jiraiya with confusion. "Well, but I don't know these two guys."

Rasa looked at Gengetsu and replied, "I am the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa. I've heard of your exploits from my predecessors."

Jiraiya also introduced himself, "My name is Jiraiya. I was a student of the Third Hokage and named a Legendary Sannin during the Third Great Ninja War."

Gengetsu raised his nonexistent eyebrows. "Fourth Kazekage? So Sunagakure has been pretty stable these past years. And Legendary Sannin? What the heck is that?"

Mu ignored Gengetsu and said indifferently, "This is the foul Jutsu of the Second Hokage. The dead are summoned back from the afterlife and then bound. You were summoned here by force."

Jiraiya frowned in contemplation. "It can't be...Orochimaru? Didn't Sasuke kill him? But he's the only other person I know who can perform this Jutsu aside from the Second Hokage. It doesn't make sense."

"Orochimaru? Who's that?" Gengetsu asked.

"Tsk. Orochimaru! That bastard." Rasa exclaimed as he recalled his death by Orochimaru's hands.

"Then it wasn't the Second Hokage who summoned us?" Mu inquired.

Jiraiya nodded as he explained. "The Second Hokage has been dead for a while. Furthermore he listed this Jutsu as forbidden and elected not to use it anymore."

At this moment a small floating eye hovered behind a rock as it observed the gathering of these five individuals. Gaara was shocked as he mumbled to himself, "That is...The Legendary Sannin Jiraiya! And among them is also father." He raised his hand signaling a member of the intelligence unit to stand next to him and relay the information he just discovered back to headquarters.

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Back at headquarters sat the Fourth Raikage A, the Fifth Hokage Tsunade, and the Third Tsuchikage Onoki. One of the members from the intelligence division at headquarters spoke at this moment, "Report from Gaara's Fourth Division. Five enemies have appeared. They are the Second Tsuchikage Mu, The Second Mizukage Gengetsu, The Third Raikage A, The Fourth Kazekage Rasa, and the Legendary Sannin Jiraiya!"

"WHAT?!" Tsunade, A, and Onoki exclaimed in shock.

"Even my old man was revived!" A said in disbelief.

"They were able to revive Jiraiya! Damn those bastards!" Tsunade clenched her fist and gritted her teeth.

"Ugh...Even Lord Mu was revived. This will be troublesome." Onoki remarked.

At this moment Ao, the captain in charge of the sensory unit widened his eyes in shock exclaiming, "This isn't good. Darui's First Division will be facing many of the White Zetsu army and some powerful reanimated shinobi soon! Among those reanimated shinobi are Hyuga Hizashi, Kato Dan, Kakuzu, Zabuza, and Kisame. The enemies Commando Unit is also there and has Sasori and Deidara in it. They are currently bombing the area of the First Division!"

A clenched his fist in frustration. "URRGGHH! The Fourth company is facing against previous Kage, the First company will be facing a two front battle against White Zetsu and reanimated shinobi while being pressured from bombs, and the Third company is even facing off against the previous Seven Ninja Swordsmen! It appears I may have to go to the battlefield myself."

Shikaku stepped in at this moment and said, "Wait." He then continued, "Lord Raikage, you are the supreme leader of the Allied Shinobi Forces. The supreme leader must remain safe to give orders to the troops until the final stages of the war. That is your duty towards your charge. Let us first assess the situation. Kitsuchi's Second Division is locked in a battle of attrition against the White Zetsu army right now.

Kakashi's Third Division is engaged in battle with the enemy but they presently have the advantage.

The Fourth Division under Gaara will be facing the previous Kage.

Mifune's Fifth Division is free to roam and assist any division that needs it.

Darui's First Division will be facing off against the enemy soon by the sea which is close to Kitsuchi's Second Division.

First, we'll have Mifune's Fifth Division provide support for the First Division and have some of the Second Division also assist the First Division to completely crush the enemy by the sea. Meanwhile, Lord Third Hokage is also with the Fifth Division. Let's inform Lord Third that he should go to provide backup for the Fourth Division against the previous Kage as the Fourth Division also slowly make a retreat towards the First Division. By that time if everything goes well the First Division should be able to defeat the enemy and rush towards the retreating Fourth Division to provide more assistance. Depending on the status of the Second Division at that time we may deploy the Fifth Division to assist either the Fourth Division or the Second Division. What do you think Lord Raikage?"

A pondered to himself for a moment. "Will the Fourth Division be okay during the retreat? Even if the Third Hokage Hiruzen goes to assist them it is still Four Kage and a Legendary Sannin we're talking about."

Onoki stood up at this moment and said, "I will go and assist Gaara's Fourth Division. The Second Tsuchikage is no ordinary shinobi. He can escape from sensory detection and can also use the Kekkei Touta Particle Style. If Hiruzen assists the Fourth Division and I go as well not only can we buy some time for the First Division's assistance but we may even be able to take down the enemy."

A pondered once more before agreeing. "Hm...Very well. You're the only one who can use the Particle Style to counter the Second Tsuchikage. With you as the Third Tsuchikage, Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage, and Hiruzen the Third Hokage the situation may be manageable."

"Mn. I'll leave immediately." Onoki replied as he jumped through the air and began flying towards Gaara's Division at his fastest speed. Tsunade looked at Inoichi who was in charge of intel and said, "Inoichi, relay to Lord Third Hokage that he needs to go assist the Fourth Division as soon as possible."

"Yes!" Inoichi replied.

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At that moment Hiruzen received news of what happened and started rushing towards Gaara's Fourth Division. He was extremely worried, anxious, and sad as his eyes started to water while thinking to himself, even Jiraiya? Not only was I forced to fight my pupil Orochimaru in the past but now I must also face Jiraiya. Hiruzen had only just left the company of the Fifth Division when he was forced to stop and dodge a barrage of shuriken aimed at him.

Swish Swish Swish Swish!

He quickly pulled out a kunai and deflected two shuriken that curved through the air aimed at his blind spot.

Ting Ting!

At this moment a figure appeared on a tree branch not far from Hiruzen and said, "You were still able to defend against an attack from your blindspot Hiruzen. It's good to see that your battle experience hasn't dulled."

Hiruzen's eyes widened in shock as his eyes watered once more. Looking at the man in front of him high on that branch made his heart beat faster as a myriad of emotions welled up inside him. "Uchiha...Kagami…" Hiruzen said as he wiped away the tears from his eyes.

Kagami smiled at his old friend. "Hello Hiruzen. It's been a long time. You've certainly gotten older but I'd recognize you in a heartbeat. It appears I've been reanimated by Lord Second's Forbidden Jutsu. I'm surprised that someone other than Lord Second is able to use this technique. If I remember correctly Lord Second died protecting you, Danzo, Homura, Koharu, and I back then and named you as Third Hokage."

Hiruzen smiled remembering the time he and Kagami served together. "Indeed. Since then a Fourth Hokage and Fifth Hokage have been named." Before they could continue their conversation any further Kagami felt his personality being suppressed so he quickly said one last sentence, "Hiruzen! Please, stop me! I don't wish to hurt anyone!" He quickly weaved the hand signs for the Fire Style FireBall Jutsu whilst Hiruzen did the same. The two of them exhaled a gigantic ball of fire which scorched the surrounding forest.

Kagami activated his Sharingan and jumped above throwing out three kunai at Hiruzen who parried the attack with four shuriken of his own. Hiruzen also weaved the signs for the Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu causing his fourth shuriken to multiply into 10. Kagami formed the Tiger hand sign and said, "Fire Style Art of the Fire Dragon Jutsu!" Five gigantic flaming dragon heads intercepted Hiruzen's shuriken and continued towards him. Hiruzen quickly formed the signs of Tiger, Snake, Rat, Snake, Tiger and said, "Water Style Water Wall Jutsu!" A wall of fierce water intercepted the Fire Ninjutsu as Hiruzen expertly backflipped dodging a kunai thrown from Kagami at that moment.

"To fight against an old comrade...I will make sure to stop you here and now Kagami so that you may return to peace." Hiruzen said in great sorrow to himself after exchanging several moves against Kagami. At this moment Hiruzen noticed something amiss and placed his hands together saying, "Release!" The Genjutsu that Kagami had used was dispelled before it could take effect. Hiruzen narrowed his eyes as he dodged a punch and grappled Kagami's wrist throwing him against a tree trunk. He then quickly summoned a fuma shuriken and threw it splitting Kagami's body in half momentarily immobilizing Kagami's reanimated form as paper began to fix his body. Hiruzen formed the signs of Boar, Dog, Ram and said, "Earth Style Mud Trap Jutsu!" Immediately dark and murky mud appeared beneath Kagami's reforming body and covered it completely before hardening into solidified earth. He dashed forward and placed a powerful sealing tag on top successfully sealing away the reanimated Kagami with a look of sadness on his face.

He remained there in front of Kagami's sealed form for a few minutes before bowing and said, "Rest in peace...My old friend." Just as he was about to make his way towards the Fourth Division he stopped in his tracks and quickly placed his hands together once more shouting, "Release!" Immediately the area around him blurred and faded away into nothing as the real forest he was in appeared. He quickly weaved his hand signs for the Earth Style Earth Wall Jutsu effectively blocking a barrage of shuriken aimed straight at him. Sweat dripped off of Hiruzen's head as he thought, I knew that it felt a bit too easy defeating Kagami. So he layered a Genjutsu right after the first one I dispelled. I really can't let my guard down against my old friend. He then reengaged Kagami in a fierce battle.

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Nightfall arrived as everyone in every battlefield became anxious and stressed. In some areas the battle raged on, in others the battle came to a halt. Yet in the Fourth Division neither side had made a move yet. It was also during this time that Naruto and Killer Bee had escaped from the giant turtle island where they were hidden away and proceeded to the various battlefields while at the same time far away inside a secluded room back in Konoha, a figure groaned and sat up on the bed. He unwrapped the bandages around his eyes before slowly opening them revealing the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

"So, this is the power of the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan. I can feel Itachi's power flowing through me." Sasuke whispered to himself in the dark room illuminated by the moonlight. A note was left on his table as he picked it up and read the contents. The Fourth Great Ninja War? It seems Madara and Kabuto couldn't wait any longer to get their hands on the Nine Tails and Eight Tails. Tsk. I still need to find Jugo, Karin, and Suigetsu. It appears I missed out on a lot of things while I was acclimating to my new eyes. Sasuke looked out at the moon in the sky and thought of his older brother Itachi before picking up his sword and strapping it behind his waist. Stretching his arms and legs he jumped out the window and dashed towards the forest. Just as he jumped on a tree branch three figures dashed out in front of him.

"Yo! Sasuke!" Suigetsu said.

"Sasuke-kun!" Karin screamed in a fangirl tone of voice whilst fidgeting embarrassingly. Jugo just nodded his head in acknowledgement. Sasuke widened his eyes in surprise. "Suigetsu, Karin, Jugo, you guys found me. Was that because of you Karin?"

Karin's cheeks turned pink as she nodded her head and replied, "Ahem. Yes Sasuke-kun. Your aura disappeared so suddenly back then but we followed the chakra signatures of the Konoha shinobi in the vicinity and when we got near Konoha I sensed your chakra again. We waited here on the outskirts of the village for you. We were so scared when that Pain guy attacked the village! And then when you left the village you went along with some other guy! We couldn't find the right time to approach you until now."

Sasuke just stared at the three of them for a moment before saying, "I see. I was going to search for you three but now that you're here it'll save me some time."

"Eh? Then do you still have somewhere you're going?" Suigetsu asked.

Sasuke remained silent for a moment as he looked at the three before him as the image of Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi flashed past his mind. He recalled Kakashi's words of how Team 7 was waiting for his return as he clutched the three items in his pocket. A box of Soldier Pills, his old forehead protector, and Izaya's special kunai. "Do you know about the Fourth Great Ninja War?" Sasuke asked.

"Oh! Yeah, we should stay away from that. It's getting dangerous out there you know." Suigetsu chimed in quickly.

Sasuke shook his head. "I'm going to the battlefield."

"WHAT?!" Suigetsu shouted in shock as it was the last kind of place he wanted to be in. Jugo nodded and said, "I'll follow where you go Sasuke."

Sasuke turned to look at Konoha once more before dashing off into the night followed by Jugo, Karin, and a grumbling Suigetsu.