Chapter 5
“Is she here...with you?” Yahoko’s voice is tentative; full of hope.
“Kate?” Noah’s eyes narrow. “Is she not with you? We don’t have her body.”
It doesn’t take them much to realize where the last part of their trio -taking into account their believe that she too was reincarnated as the Nohara Rin- and it didn’t painted a nice image.
“Tobito.” Yahiko curses, thinking how glad (and suspicious) he had been when Obito hadn’t showed his face in the time he had been in this world. Now, he had the answer to his questions and he didn’t like it one bit.
“Change of planes.” He turns to his Akatsuki. “Deidara, Kisame, Hidan. You’re going to Kiri. Your new mission is to retrieve a girl called Rin. She may or may not be a Jinjuriki and be under the control of the enemy.”
“I’m going as well.” Intervenes Tenzo, “If what your thinking is right...our best chance is that one of us goes as well. And Mokuton gives me the advantage. So, I’m the one going.”
Yahiko doesn't disagree, but that doesn’t mean he’s happy about it. Obito is dangerous, he doesn’t want his Akatsuki near him, and he wants Noah close to that man even less, but if Obito has Rin...well, they’re so many variables that could destroy their world.
He’s hoping that his Akatsuki can get her, but they’re aware that what he truly wants is to gather information. And before they can follow his orders, Kakashi interrupts them. Making Yahiko rethink his affection for the silver-haired jonnin.
“Rin?”
“Nohara Rin, senpai.”
“That’s impossible.” Kakashi states; his posture tense as a cardboard and eyes full of shadows. He’s deep in his denial and yet so hopeful. It’s kinda sad. “She’s death.”
“Not for Jashin-sama.” Hidan sneers, eyes shining with adoration. “He commands death.”
“Hidan!” Kakuzu hisses, outraged at the imprudence of his partner.
Deidara face-palms. Kisame laughs, but it sounds a little forced. Nagato huffs, unimpressed. Konan looks at Yahiko and arches an elegant eyebrow, silently asking Yahiko A re you sure we have to keep him? while Itachi sighs, closing his eyes, possibly fighting the urge to do what Deidara.
“Jashin?” Jiraiya asks, interested
“Not now.” Pain clench his teeth. “I will explain later.” He promises his late sensei, then, he focuses on his Akatsuki. “You have your orders. What are you waiting for?” He glares, sending a shiver down their backs.
“Y-Yes, Lider-sama!” Deidara shrieks, immediately forming a bird.
Hidan and Kisame quickly moves toward it. Neither wants to see an angry Pain. Tenzo moves as well, ignoring the glare Tsunade gave him.
“Do you think we should take senpai with us?” He asks, tilting his head a little. “She’s very fond of him. That can convince her to come back.”
“If you think it can help.” We need as much help as possible to bring Kate, even if she’s not under his influence.
“It is.”
“Take him, then.”
Tenzo used his mokuton to trap Kakashi and force him to board with him and the Akatsuki, they’re on the air and out range before Tsunade could have said anything about it. She’s furious and the only thing that avoids she tries to punch him is the rest of his guard moving at the bloodlust, as well as Jiraiya taking a hold on her.
“I promise you, both of your shinobi are going to be alright.” Yahiko deflates, feeling a little too similar like a chastised child at his sensei’s glare. “And, yes, I will explain this... along our Madara issue.”
Though, this changes things. A lot. And he’s not sure how much- Thing that is giving his a headache and a bad feeling, he moves towards Konan and Nagato, while Kakuzu takes his place at Itachi’s side, forming a more evident defensive formation.
Konan immediately takes his hand, wanting to provide comfort. Nagato glares at Tsunade, daring her to move against them. Rinnegan flashing dangerously in his eyes, reminding the Hokague of the stories she had heard as a child; the eyes of Rikudou sennin, who hold the power of a God.
“That explanation must be good.”
“Oh, it is.” Said Itachi, activating his sharingan and pointely not looking at none of the Konoha’s shinobi present.
Tsunade huffs and continues walking towards the tower.
Yahiko sighs and follows.
He hates politics.
Six hours afterwards, they nations are allies. Tsunade is furious and Jiraiya looks sick, Yahiko has Konan sit on his lap and his fingers are playing with Nagato’s hair. Itachi is sat at his right, Kakuzu at his left. Both have empty masks over their faces.
“I will kill him.” Tsunade voice shakes on her anger, the desk is destroyed beyond recognition.
“Why not let Itachi do it?” Yahiko asks, voice sweet as poison. “It’s his right, after all.”
Itachi barely reacts; but he can’t hide anymore. They all know how much it would mean for him to take down the man responsible for Shisu’s death.
“You’re right.” Tsunade breaths, closing her eyes. “Uchiha Itachi, you have my permission to hunt down Shimura Danzo.” She, then, turns to her assistant. “Mark the council as traitors. Let all know that they’re fair game.”
“We can help you with Root.” Yahiko, offers.
Tsunade bares her teeth and looks at him with fierce hazel eyes, “I appreciate the offer, but I think I will do it myself.” before turning and leaving the office. Itachi goes with her.
“She’s terrifying.” Konan says, “I like her.”
Yahiko and Nagato exchange fond looks.
“So…can we have Ramen.” Pain asks. “I would love to try Ichiraku.”
The trio eyes their sensei, puppy eyes at full power.
The sannin deflates. “I guess.”
Kakuzu snorts.