~Season Two~I Hate That I Love You(Sasuke) 27: The enemy retreats, Meeting up with Ryozo of the Leaf

Kaida's POV: I looked back at Kisame as my hair changed plae blue and Isira took over. Kaida:"Well then try to knock him out or something, your taking to long!" This was so not good, Kisame was a sitting duck and Deidara and I were already low on chakra because of the trainign we had jsut had.
Kisame's POV: I looked over at Kaida and then to Kitsune. Kisame: "Easier said then done." I started making some handsigns and made a water clone to knock out Kitsune as I got ready to undo the water prison.
Ryozo's POV: I started making handsigns as I spread out my wings. Ryozo: "Secret Jutsu, Arctic Wasteland." I quickly placed my hands on the ground and started to transform the ground into ice in preperation for my new jutsu as my wings protected me from any attacks.
Rajenon's POV:I got ready to dodge any attacks they threw at me with the Tangoku Byakugan as I manipulated the plants with kekkei genkai to come up and grab hold of both Kisame and the girl.
Kaida's POV: I noticed some plants coming at me and Kisame. Kaida:"Wow, nature fights back" I then threw two explosive tags at them and started making handsigns. Kaida:"Eath Style: Dark Swamp Jutsu!"
Kisame's POV: I looked down as some plants started to come up and grab me and had the water clone slice the plants.
Ryozo's POV: I jumped up into a tree to escape the dark swamp and started to make some handsigns. Ryozo: "I am not playing around. I am ending this. Secret Jutsu, Arctic Funeral!" I held my hands in front of me as the ice on my body and the ground melted into water for my attack.
Rajenon's POV: I looked over to Ryozo as I got stuck in the dark swamp. Rajenon: "Damn." I started making handsigns for shadow clones so I could quickly climb on top of them to jump out.
Kadia's POV: I looked basck at Kisame. Kaida:"Get ready to retreat, I cant hold these guys for much longer" I pulled out some shuriken and a threw them at him.
Deidara's POV: I looked down from the clay bird I was on and dropped some more explosives down at the guy that was trapped in the dark swamp
Rajenon's POV: I started to climb out of the swamp onto my clones slowly as I looked up as the blonde guy threw some explosives down at me. Rajenon: "Well this is not good."
Ryozo's POV: I pushed my hands forward as the water pushed forward through the air over Rajenon and froze into a thin layer of ice as it moved in towards Kaida to envelop around her and harden.
Kitsune's POV: I opened my mouth to breath since I could not hold my breath any longer and swallowed a huge amount of water into my long NS ATrted coughing.
Kisame's POV: I looked into the water prison and noticed Kitsune started to drown. I undid the jutsu and quickly hit him in the back of the head to knock him unconcious before he could regain himself.
Kaida's POV: I looked back at Kisame and Deiara, this had to be it or else I would have to use, that, jutsu agian.Kaida:"Kisame get him and leave now!" I created 10 shadow clones of myself and we all pulled out explosive tags. I then sent a clone at Ryozo's attack and it blew itself up to cover Kisame as he ran off
Deidara's POV: Deidara:'Thats the signal' I then flew down and the real Kaida jumped onto the back of the bird and held onto me. Deidara:"Get ready and try to stay away from that attack from that ice guy, looks tough."
Kisame's POV: I nodded and picked up Kitsune as I started to run off. Kisame: "Right."
Rajenon's POV: I got on top of my clones and jumped out of the swamp. Rajenon: "Damn... again." I looked up at Kisame as he started running away but decided not to chase after him.
Ryozo's POV: I started manipulating the water that was out even though it was not much and had it move in on Kaida from different sides to surround her. Ryozo: "I am not letting you get away!"
Kadia's POV: I saw that the ice was moving in on Deidara nd I so I jumped off to keep it away from him. Kaida:"go on! I'll catch up later!" I yelled at him and he looked at me for a second.Deidara:"....Ok...jsut be careful we only have one right now and only you can capture Lunia" I then had the bird fly off"
Ryozo's POV: I moved my hands so the ice would move down towards her. I was hoping the jutsu would connect and freeze instantly to imprison her in it for the 3rd part of the jutsu.
Kaida's POV: I threw a kunia at the ice, but it didnt work. Kaida:"Oh no!" The ice then caught me. Kaida:"Damn!" I tried kicking it to get free, but that didnt work either
Ryozo's POV: I started to focus my remaining chakra into hardening the ice so she could not move but I could not make it solid enough. Ryozo: "Damn... to much chakra." I activated my curse seal trying to use it to give me the extra boost I needed but not much. As it activated I felt a sharp pain on my back and fell to my knees as I grabbed my back where it was with my hand
Kaida's POV: I punched the ice and it didnt break. Kaida:'I cant use a exploding tag because if it doesnt work then I might take the blast...but either way I'll be ead...'
NAshi's POV: M yeyes sot open and I looked around. Nashi:"Kaida shes in trouble I have to-urgh" I flinched in pain and tried to squirm out of his grip.
Hiro's POV: I stopped and looked down at Nashi. Hiro: "she tried to kill you and you want to help her... whats wrong with you." I set Nashi down to catch my breath.
Ryozo's POV: I felt my control over the water start to weaken greatly as I jumped back away from from Kaida. Ryozo: "Well this is not good."
Nashi's POV: NAshi:"Shes still my friend." I looked at him and then back. Nashi:"It doesnt matter right now, she helped me out alot when I was alone, the least I can do is repay the doubt"
Hiro's POV: I sighed and looked at her. Hiro: "I don't understand fully but if you go then I am coming with you."
NAshi's POV: I thought about it for a second, but then realized that there was no fightin my way out of this one with words or blades. Nashi:"Ashida...fine...."
Kaida's POV: I sneezed and shivered a bit. Kaida:"Damn it c-c-cold...."
Ryozo's POV: I knelt on one knee as I pulled out a kunai but rested my body to regain some chakra. I took my free hand and reached into my back pouch to find a food pill.
Rajenon's POV: I looked towards the woman and realized she would not be much of a threat so I started running off in pursuit of Kisame.
Hiro's POV: I looked at Nashi and picked her up. Hiro: "I will carry you back then."
Nashi's POV: Nashi:"Aye, jsut please try to hurry"
Kaida's POV: I began going over my options because regular taijutsu was out of the question and I would have to pick a jutsu that wouldnt take up too much chakra, but I couldnt thik of one.
Ryozo's POV: I grinned as I found my last food pill and pulled it out of my pouch. Ryozo: "Remember awhile ago that match we had with you me and Nashi. I guess I am still the stronger out of us huh." I slowly moved the food pill to my mouth as I started to eat it.
Hiro's POV: Hiro: "Don't worry I will move as fast as I can."
Kaida's POV: Kaida:"I went easy on ou two because shes my friend and your her friend and I was drunk from the sake I brought, also before you say anything else this still wasnt a fair match, I jsut had a three hour long training
Ryozo's POV: Ryozo: "Like I care if it was fair or not. Nashi is a friend of mine and I am going to protect her. Unlike you who would kill your friends. Your no friend your just a monster in human form manipulating your friends to get what you want." I cracked my knuckles and got ready to swallow my food pill.
Kadia's POV: Kaida:"I would never do that" I then pulled out the exploding tag and decided to take a chance, but threw a couple of shuriken at it as well
Ryozo's POV: I quickly swallowed the food pill as she threw some shuriken at me. I started making some handsigns quickly for my ice defensive jutsu. Ryozo: "Chyrssalis barriar jutsu." I started freezing all the water and vapor into a dome of ice around me to protect me from the attack
Kaida's POV: My attack was blocked and I threw the one with the explosive tag on it.
Nashi's POV: NAshi:"Are we almost ther yet?" I was growing lmore and more impatient with every single passing second
Ryozo's POV: I watched her throw an explosive tag towards the ice and so I made some more handsigns for a second barriar wall to protect me from any flying pieces of ice after the explosion. Ryozo: "You are not getting past my defense that easily. Now lets try this again." I started making the handsigns all over again for the Acrtic Funeral Jutsu.
Hiro's POV: I looked at Nashi and nodded. Hiro: "We should be there any second now so just be patient."
Nashi's POV: I growled a little and concentrated on Lunia. Nashi:'Please I jsut need a little of your chakra, not much, just enough for a defensive attack or something, anything that will work.' Lunia:".....ok fine then, but you owe me one" I nodded my head.
Kaida's POV: I strted throwing soem more explosives at him, trying to keep him busy while I bought as much tiem for Deidara nad everyoen as I could."
Ryozo's POV: I noticed she kept throwing explosive tags at me. If I kept working on my handsigns for my attack she would get through so I focused my chakra into strengthening the barriar so I would be safe. Ryozo: "What to do... of course..." I started making some handsigns. Ryozo: "Secret Jutsu. Deep Freeze!" I started making the ice on the inside become a little thicker as I infused it with my chakra some more to make it harder. I then made the ice barriar on the outside break and move in to attack Kaida like a bunch of vines made out of ice.
Nashi's POV: Nashi:"Close enoguh!" I used a flashstep from Lunia and made handsigns and used the last of the chakra I borrowed and of mine. Nashi:"Fire Cage: Fire imprisonment Jutsu!" I made a fire cage appear around Ryozo to stop his attack. I then looked over and saw Kaida, she had stopped attacking and now was looking over at me. Nashi:'Damn it...thats...all the chakra I could get?....' Everything started to circle around so I shook my head
Ryozo's POV: I looked over at Nashi as I was surrounded by fire. Ryozo: "Nashi... what are you doing. She is trying to kill you." I stood there for awhile confused as to what was going on.
Hiro's POV: I ran to where they were and hid behind a tree and watched. I saw Ryozo surrounded by fire from one of Nashi's jutsus but did not see Rajenon anywhere. Hiro: 'Where is Rajenon? What happened?'
Nashi's POV: Kaida:"Actually it was Itachi and the others" Nashi:"Besides she knows she cant win right now she's my friend as well and I owe her my life too from long ago, so cant we jsut le.....let her go...this once?"
Ryozo's POV: I closed my eyes and sighed as my barriar of ice started to melt away. Ryozo: "Sure. Even if you hate me. That you think of me as your enemy and want to kill me. Your still my friend. First I had. I am not going to forget that." I turned around and got ready to leave as soon as the jutsus became undone.
Nashi's POV: I watched the flames disappear and the ice melt and Kaida jumped away to go look for the others. Nashi:"So who said I wanted to kill you? Jsut like everyone else, except Pinky, your my friend." I then looked around and leaned agianst the tree. NAshi:"and now.....Im tired...."
Ryozo's POV: I looked back at Nashi and stopped for a minute. Ryozo: "Then why did you leave." I turned and started walking towards her to help her out. Ryozo: "At least tell me that."
Rajenon's POV: I stopped and looked around some trying to find any hint of where the Akatsuki ran off to but could not find their trail. Rajenon: "Damn... they must have taken to the air..." I took a deep breath and looked for any signs but could not find any. Rajenon: "Till next time I guess..." I started walking off again back to where I was heading originally before this all happened.
Nashi's POV: I slid down and sat down on the ground and yawned a bit. Nashi:"I....I dont trust him.....someone had to watch over him and....everything....I never let my gaurd down with him around.....Orochimaru and Sasuke that is...." I was getting more and more tired by the second, probably the Tsukiyomi or whatever.
Ryozo's POV: Ryozo: "Don't trust who?" I knelt down next to Nashi. I could feel the effects of the food pill start to wear off so I started making handsigns for a healing jutsu to help her as best as I could before it wore off completely
Nashi's POV: Nashi:"I dont trust Orochimaru, everyone including Miri warned me about him so I snuck plans from him to Tenshi and Shika. Also I left for two reasons.....becaus Orochimaru wants Sasuke's bdy and I wont let him get it,....and for his power to kill Itachi....."
Ryozo's POV: I looked at Nashi and smiled. Ryozo: "I see... well you should have said so in the first place instead of making it so difficult. But I do not think Orochimaru will help you get the power to kill Itachi." I sat down next to her.
Nashi's POV: NAshi:"Hmn!...Name one time when I actually listen to anyone?" I laughed a bit
Ryozo's POV: Ryozo: "Well you seem to listen to Orochimaru and the other enemies quite well if you are letting them train you."
Nashi's POV: I growled a bit and glared at Ryozo. Nashi:"Yeah right, I train when I want to and listen to no one. Just ask Kabuto, Ive improved alot,....jsut not enough.....yet"
Ryozo's POV: I closed my eyes and sighed. Ryozo: "I know. Hiro told me all about how you improved when you fought him. Your never going to beat Itachi in my opinion." I pushed off the tree as I stood up
Nashi's POV: I gropwled and glared at Ryozo agian. Nashi:"OH YEAH WANNA BET!! COME ON ILL TAKE YOU ON RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW COME ON!!"
Ryozo's POV: I looked back at Nashi and sighed. Ryozo: "Fine... though I am a little weakened right now... and so are you... so why not stop holding back and see which of our seals are stronger... you have one too don't you? My Heaven curse mark or your curse seal."
Nashi's POV: Nashi:"eep..." I started laughig nervously and scratched the back of my neck. Nashi:"Ok fine then....Im sure I hold off long enough untill then" I stood up, using the tree to keep me up and turned to Ryozo. Nashi:"You first" I then smirked and jumped off the tree
Ryozo's POV: I sighed and let the curse mark start to cover my body slowly till it went about half way. Ryozo: "Look familiar at all?" I smirked a little as I slowly reached back for my katana.

Nashi's POV: Nashi:"Aye, Orochimaru's doing, Ive seen him place it on Yang, but it didnt work" I pulled out my sword as well and dug my heel into the ground, reading myself for his attack.
Ryozo's POV: I took a deep breath and held my sword in my right hand as I held the sword to my left and used my left hand to make a handsign to focus chakra. Ryozo: "It is also the same one as Sasuke." My body started to shiver a bit for some wierd reason. Ryozo: 'so...cold... why...' I shook my head a little to ignore the feeling then started running towards Nashi to attack.
Nashi's POV: I ran at Ryozo as fast as my body would let me in my current condition and went to go attack him with my sword. Nashi:"Lets see how much you've improved as well!"
Ryozo's POV: I watched Nashi come at me and as we got close I slashed from my left to right then gripped the katana in both hands as I jumped forwards into the air and did a flip so I was upside down facing Nashi as I swung again downwards with my sword (which would be someone standing straight up's upward.)
Nashi's POV: I blocked the attack and he jumped over me and went to attack me from above. I fell on purpose and rolled over away from the attack and jumped back to my feet and threw two kunia at him
Ryozo's POV: I landed on the ground and twirled around using my katana to deflect one of the kunai while narrowly avoiding the second. Ryozo: "You are a little better. But not as good as Hiro had me thinking. Your still as weak as ever. Wonder if your as hot headed as you were before as well."
Nashi's POV: Nashi:"SHUT UP AND IM NOT HOT HEADED! Baka!" I pulled out three more and put one in arm band and threw the other one and ran at him with my last one
Ryozo's POV: I turned sideways as I sidestepped to avoid the kunai and stabbed my katana into the ground as I tied a thin wire to its handle incase I needed it. Ryozo: "I feel bad for Sasuke to have such a hopeless girl like you for a girlfriend." I stepped forward like I was going to move forward but purposely tripped and fell to one knee. I put my hand on the ground like I was going to push myself up and grabbed some ground up dirt on the ground as I got up. Ryozo: "Damn... guess I am a little more tired then I thought." I grabbed a kunai in my left hand and waited for Nashi.
Nashi's POV: I stopped ain my tracks and stared at Ryozo, blankly.Nashi:"...I...I...I AM NOT HIS GIRLFRIEND!!" I then charged at him agian and went to go attack him
Ryozo's POV: I watched her get close and made it look like I was going to punch her with my right hand as I pulled it back. But as I went forward with it I threw the dirt into her eyes to blind her then used the force of the motion to twirl around on my right foot and kick forward towards her with my left.
Nashi's POV: I grabbed my eyes and dropped the kunia. I then felt soemthign hit me and I fell down and started rubbing my eyes and stumbled to my feet and removed my hands and grabbed the kunia from my arm band and stood still, trying to listen for him, since I couldnt see him at the moment
Ryozo's POV: I smirked and took the kunai in my hand and threw it towards Nashi's right arm and jumped up into the air as I grabbed the last 4 shurikens in my pouch and put 2 in each hand.
Nashi's POV: I grabbed my eyes and dropped the kunia. I then felt soemthign hit me and I fell down and started rubbing my eyes and stumbled to my feet and removed my hands and grabbed the kunia from my arm band and stood still, trying to listen for him, since I couldnt see him at the moment.
Ryozo's POV: I watched Nashi carefully and took a deep breath. I pulled out my last kunai and threw it towards the one in her hand as I started to run towards her.
Nashi's POV: I felt something strike my hand, but hit the kunia and I dropped it. I then ran in the direction it came from and took a wild geuss and jumped at where I thought Ryozo would be
Ryozo's POV: I noticed her jump towards me and went to jump to the side out of the way but stumbled as Nashi came towards me.
Nashi's POV: I felt something and grabbed Ryozo and dragged him down to the ground. There I quickly blinked a couple of times to get the dirt out of my eyes. I rubbed them a bit and everything came into focus
Ryozo's POV: I looked up for a second and tried to move but couldn't. Ryozo: "Well... it seems you got me..." I took a deep breath and swallowed a bit
Nashi's POV: I looked down at Ryozo and I felt my face turn red a bit so I quickly jumped up off of him and coughed for a second. Nashi:"Umm...so rry about that, I win" I did a peace sign and then ofered my hand to him to help him up.
Ryozo's POV: My faced turned red as well a little and I grabbed her hand and got up and started brushing my cloth off. Ryozo: "I guess you can win a fight every now and then. Heh." I laughed a little and sat down to regain my strength. Ryozo: "So what are you going to do now? It is obvious I am in no condition to stop you."
Nashi's POV: I thought about it for a couple of seconds. Nashi:"Dont know,...probably go down to Suna since I know that when I return I wont be able to leave agian for a while,..and besides It would be nice to see my mother. Well my adopted mother from the Sand. I havent seen her in years." I picked up a kunia and put it away.
Ryozo's POV: I sighed and just sat there for a bit. Ryozo: "What about Orochimaru. Obviously he is not going to let you go after all that just happened." I got up and stretched a bit and retightened my headband. Ryozo: "Also where is Sasuke anyhow? Its unlike the 2 of you to be seperated."
Nashi's POV: My hand flinched as I was reachign for a shuriken. I stopped for a second and then picked it up and put it away as well. Nashi:"Well...Orochimaru probably wont let me out of his sight, same as Sasuke. I told Sasuke that I was going soemwhere, but he has no idea how long I would be gone or anything.Also I have to make sure I make it back in time before we move around agian. Ever since he lost his ninjas in the mist village he's been moving us around every month now, it really messes with my training."
Ryozo's POV: Ryozo: "I see. Hiro said one of his subordinates was heading out to the Mist village to investigate some strange activity. I can not figure out what is going on anymore lately. Oh well whatever happens happens. So where is the next place you are moving off to."
NAshi's POV: NAshi:"I have no idea, basicly the only one he tells is Uzumaki or Kabuto,...oh one of Naruto's cousins works for Orochimaru, his name is Zac, but he looks alot like Sasuke sorta." I l;aughed a lil bit. Nashi:"I think Sasuke is jealous of him because we always hang out, he even tried to kill Zac, but I took the hit instead."
Ryozo's POV: I raised my eyebrow a little and started thinking a bit. Ryozo: "I never knew Naruto had a cousin. I wonder if he is as clueless as Naruto. Haven't seen him around though since he left with Jariaya for his training... so what kind of guy is Zac and you didn't get hurt did you?"
Nashi's POV: Nashi:"Well he is serious about his training, he sorta reminds me of Naruto, but I would say more like Sasuke. Also no it was an accedient, besides Zac took care of it, jsut my shoudler anyways....." I reached up and touched my shoulder. Nashi:"Ashida, this shoulder cant get a break. Attacked by rouges, hit by my poison katana by Miri, hit with Chidori and its the shoulder with Lunia's seal too"
Ryozo's POV: I looked at the shoulder a bit confused. Ryozo: "Lunias curse seal? what are you talking about? Is something wrong Nashi?" I started walking towards Nashi reaching for her shoulder.
Nashi's POV: I jumped back a bit. Nashi:"whoops, I forgot you dont know." I then jumped up onto a branch getting ready to leave. Nashi:"....Here s a little secret....Im jsut like Naruto, except I dont have the nine tailed fox, mines the two tailed wolf.Thats wh my eyes and hair changed when we were fighting, same as Kaida, she has a dragon in her."
Ryozo POV: My eyes widened a bit in shock. Ryozo: "Wait if you really are like Naruto then that explains why the Akatsuki are after you. Why don't you stop running and let us help you?"
Hiro's POV: I decided to stop hiding behind my tree and stepped out. Hiro: "Quite simple Ryozo. It is her choice not yours in what she does. You are to young to understand that at the moment. You will one day though."
Nashi's POV: Nashi:"Huh?&quo t; I stared at Hiro, a bit confused. NAshi:"...aye,. ..whatever he just said...also I dont need help, I can do it by myself, I jsut have to kick my training up alot more thats all"
Ryozo's POV: I sighed a bit and closed my eyes. Ryozo: "Fine but you know if you ever need me you know where to find me..." I reached in my vest and pulled out the white rose I always carried and threw it to her. Ryozo: "A souveneir."
Nashi's POV: I looked at it and jumped down infront of him and grabbed the flower. NAshi:"Thanks Ryozo....also I'll look you up in Konoha sometime, maybve....as long as Tenshi isnt around to throw me in jail agian." I laughed a bit and put the flower away were it would be safe.
Ryozo's POV: I laughed a bit and saluted her. Ryozo: "Yes mam I will keep my eyes open for you. Though I am probably heading out of the village soon. Hiro said he was going to train me to the extreme so I can unlock 'the true powers of the Shouraigan' whatever that means."
Nashi's POV: Nashi:"good luck with that, I guess Im still looking for the right sensie for me. Orochimaru is strong, but he cant show me how to use Syakigan fully. Also its impossible to continue stealing scrolsl from my clan because Tenshi took them all when they captured me."
Ryozo's POV: Ryozo: "I see that is a problem. Maybe I can steal some for you if you want. I mean I am sure I won't get caught with my Shouraigan and all. Plus it will be fun training."
Nashi's POV: Nashi:"Aye, but if you get caught, Tenshi will murder you, shes become really strong, especially in medic and taijutsu."
Ryozo's POV: I laughed a little again. Ryozo: "And you think I havn't? Hey don't worry about me I will be perfectly fine. Besides if I have to I will just leave the village. I lived on my own once before."
Nashi's POV: NAshi:"Although what ever happened to Ryozo of the leaf huh?" I nugded him in the side a bit and laughed. Nashi:"Also what about Hinata?"
Ryozo's POV: I sighed and smirked a bit. Ryozo: "Yea your right I still like that name Ryozo of the Leaf... way better then Ryozo of the Sound. As for Hinata I am sure she would not mind. She misses Naruto more then anything." I took a deep breath and looked into the sky to figure out what time it was.
Nashi's POV: I sighed and shook my head, looking down. Nashi:"Men...yo u guys never get anything..." I laughed agian and jumped back onto the branch of the tree.
Ryozo's POV: I smirked a bit and watched her run off. Ryozo: "No I get it. Just times change and with it so does who you like." I made a handsign and vanished.
Hiro's POV: I raised my eyebrow curiously and laughed. Hiro: "I wonder what he meant by that. That kid." I walked over to Rin's body and lifted her up to my shoulder and started to walk off with her towards the Leaf Village. Hiro: "Be careful Nashi."
thnx for reading everyone, sorry it took so long to get the chapter out, Ive been very busy lately. But im back and I already have soem chapters ready to come out ^-^