"Hokage-sama, they're here, southern border." was all the ANBU ninja managed to say before passing out.

"Shizune, get this man some medical attention."

"They're here aren't they?" Sakura asked, walking into her office.

"Yeah, and from the looks of that ninja, they're winning."

"Can't we go face them?"

"No."

"I can't stand this! Naruto's out there fighting and all I'm doing is standing here!"

"We're their targets. We need to be ready for battle. The weaker they are when they get to us the better."

-------Southern border-------

"Give it up Uzumaki. You're no match for me." Sasuke said as he dodged two of Naruto's kunai, and threw two of his own.

Naruto dodged the first, but the second one cut his cheek as it flew past.

"We'll see about that you bastard!" Naruto ran at him full force.

"Dobe." Sasuke said, dodging his attack and impaling him through the gut with a chidori.

(Jiraiya and Orochimaru)

"Damn it! Stand still!" Jiraiya yelled as yet another of his kunai missed its target.

"You're slower than ever, Jiraiya."

"I'll show you slow!" Jiraiya pulled out two kunai and three shuriken, "Take this!" he threw all five weapons, all of them missing.

"You might as well give up Jiraiya. You're no match for me."

"We'll see about that!" he threw five more kunai. Once again, all of them missed.

"It's pointless to fight a battle you can not win."

"Then what the hell are you still doing here!"

(Naruto and Sasuke)

"The fuck?" Naruto had just dissolved into smoke. It took all of two seconds for Sasuke to register what just happened. "Damn shadow clones." he muttered.

"Are you so afraid of me you have to hide!"

"You wish." Naruto said from behind him. Sasuke turned around, smirk on his face.

"Why don't you stop screwin' around and fight like a man?"

"Shut-up." he slowly walked towards Sasuke, pulling a kunai out of the ground on his way.

"You don't know anything about being a man." he got closer and closer.

"What makes you think you do?"
"A true man doesn't run from his problems. He faces them head on!"

"You're no man. You're a monster."

"You're more of a monster than I am. Only a true monster would sacrifice his soul for power."

Sasuke laughed maniacally. "What the hell do you know! Power is everything!"

"Power means nothing!" Naruto threw his kunai, but Sasuke was faster. Before Naruto's kunai reached him, Sasuke had already dodged and thrown two of his own kunai. They hit their target, Naruto's heart.

Naruto dissolved into smoke. The kunai the Naruto clone had thrown transformed into Naruto. By now Naruto was close enough to grab Sasuke by the throat.

"Very clever."

"Shut-up bastard! This ends now!" he took out a kunai and pressed it against his throat.

Unbeknownst to Naruto, Sasuke had managed to put explosive tags on six kunai.

"You're right. This ends…NOW!" Sasuke pushed Naruto hard enough to make him slam into a tree. Wasting no time, Sasuke threw all six kunai, every single one hitting its designated target.

The kunais pinned Naruto to the tree, a kunai piercing each hand, each leg, and each foot. Sasuke threw another kunai, this one piercing his throat.

"Again Uzumaki you've lost to me. As I'm sure you've noticed, each one of those kunai has an explosive tag on it. Meaning you're about to get blown up. I wish I could stay and watch, but, unfortunately, I have more important things to do." he turned to leave, but was surprised to find a Naruto clone in front of him.

"You're not going anywhere!" it yelled, charging at him.

"Even your clones are stupid." he said, lunging at it, but the clone dissolved before he reached it.

"The fuck?"

Naruto appeared from the smoke and struck Sasuke in the face with a kick. Sasuke stumbled backwards, a bleeding lip the result of Naruto's attack.

"So you had me believing it was you pinned to the tree when in reality you were using clones. Smart."

"I'm not as stupid as I act, bastard. Now prepare to die!"

Sasuke easily dodged all the kunai and shuriken Naruto threw at him.

"No matter how hard you train, you will never defeat me!"

Sasuke pinned Naruto to a nearby tree with three kunai. Two at his wrists, and one at his feet (kunai had explosive tags).

"Ironic that a demon would die crucified. Don't you think so?"

"You will never defeat me!"

"I beg to differ. Usually I'd let you suffer, but I'm in kind of a hurry." Sasuke threw two more kunai, one piercing Naruto's throat, the other his heart.

"It was nice knowing you, demon." Sasuke left for the village.

- Kit, you're near death.-

I kind of figured that.

- Even now you still joke.-

Kyubi is it still possible for me to use your chakra?

- Yes, but there is not much you could do.-

Is there anyway for me to use enough of it to become a demon?

- You could draw from my reserves to try to heal yourself, but you don't have enough time.-

Nonsense. There's always enough time, so how do I pull on your chakra?

- Concentrate on healing your body.-

I feel my body healing, but there's so much pain. Funny how it hurts to heal. How's it going so far?

- Well, your body is healing, but not fast enough. Kit it seems you're going to die.

Don't be so pessimistic. If I believe I can do it, then I will.

- Amazing. Your body is beginning to speed up its recovery. You might just make it.-

I told you I could do it.

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BOOM!

Sasuke smiled to himself.

"Good, the demon's out of the way. Things should be much easier now."

(Orochimaru and Jiraiya)

"It is pointless to continue. You shall not defeat me."

"That's what you think!"

"I grow tired of this game. Perhaps it is time I end this."

Orochimaru made clones of himself. He knew Jiraiya's one true weakness.

"Tsunade? What are you doing here?"

Orochimaru held 'Tsunade' from behind her neck.

"She is my captive, and I will kill her if you do not surrender."

"Jiraiya don't. What ever you do, don't give up."

"But he'll kill you."

"It doesn't matter. You have to defeat him."

"You two disgust me. Here you can have your wench." he threw 'Tsunade' at Jiraiya.

Little did Jiraiya know that he was holding Orochimaru.

"You are too soft."

Orochimaru ran him through with his fist.

"It seems you shall die here. Sadly I shall not be able to witness your suffering because I have much more important things to do. Have a nice time in hell."

With those final words Orochimaru disappeared.

"I guess this is my death. I'm sorry Tsunade. I failed."

"Don't be so sure of that." a deep, growling voice said.

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The battle had been short. Sakura and Tsunade had lost the will to fight after hearing that Naruto and Jiraiya had died.

After their victory, Orochimaru and Sasuke easily defeated the remaining shinobi of Konoha.

"Damn it!" Sakura yelled in pain.

"Just one more push…and it's out."

Sakura was panting heavily.

"It's a boy, Sakura." Ino said from her place at Sakura's side.

Tsunade cleaned him up and handed him to his mother.

"He looks just like that bastard." Ino said, disgust evident in her voice.

"I'm sorry Sakura."

"Snake eyes." tears slid down her face.

"Sakura, what's wrong?"

"I hoped that my first child would be with Naruto, but I know that'll never be."

Tsunade quickly changed the subject, "What will you name him?"

"Hebi. His name is Hebi."

"Hebi? You're sure you want to name him Hebi?" Ino asked.

"Yeah."

"I guess. Well what do you plan to do?"

"I plan to love and protect him because I know his father won't. You're lucky you're too old to have children. That way you don't have to bear a child that is the spitting image of the man you despise."

"I'm so sorry Sakura."

"It's not your fault Tsunade."

"Just remember that I will always be here for you."

"So will I."

"That's all I ask."

-----------A year later-----------

"Okay little guy, mommy has some things to do so you have to stay here. Be a good little boy. Mommy'll be back soon." Sakura cooed to the little Hebi.

"Bye mommy." Hebi said before quickly crawling into the tall grass of the Uchiha manor's backyard.

Hebi was an active little boy, so it didn't take him very long to find a way out of his pen and get in trouble. Hebi was at the moment stuck in a rose bush. He whimpered in pain as a thorn dug into his cheek. Before he could wail in pain, a large, black fox pulled him out, and set him down on the grass. The fox looked him over, checking for any serious injuries. When he found none he looked the boy in the eyes, "So you like to get into trouble do you?"

"Fox." was all Hebi said. (What do you expect him to do? Have an intelligent conversation with the fox? He's just a baby.)

"Pretty fox."

"Okay little guy let's get you cleaned up and back in your pen before your mother notices you're missing."

"No. Stay with fox."

"Sheesh. It seems you have your mother's stubborn streak. Too bad you look like your bastard of a father."

"Bastaa." Hebi repeated.

"So you agree? That's good to know. That'll help you when you come face to face with your destiny, but it seems that the art of the shinobi is something that is no longer taught to just anybody. I guess I'm going to have to train you, in secret of course." he licked Hebi's injuries, making them heal instantly.

"We should get you back now. No ifs, ands, or buts."

----------Seven years later------------

"Happy eighth birthday sweety." Sakura said as she hugged Hebi.

"Yeah happy birthday, Hebi."

"Thanks Grams."

"Hey why don't you go outside and play with your new toys?" Ino asked him.

She didn't need to ask twice.

Hebi ran to the furthest reaches of the manor's backyard.

"Congratulations on surviving for eight years." the black fox said while smiling (which looks kinda weird on a fox).

"Very funny Kage."

"Are you prepared for your training? You know very well that I will not go easy on you just because it is your birthday."

"Yeah, I know. So, where are we going this time?"

"To my home."

"Where's that?"

"I'm a demon. Take a wild guess where I live."

"We're going to hell!"

At Kage's nod Hebi jumped in excitement.

"When are we going?"

"You're father will be here shortly to take you to Suna. I shall meet you there."

"Hai. I'll see you there."

Kage dissolved into black smoke and was gone.

"Hebi! Your father's here!"

"Coming mother!"

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"You are to find your way to the city. I will wait for three days. If in those three days you have not reached the city I will leave, and you will have to find your own way home. If you die it is of no importance to me. The buzzards shall feast off your corpse."

"I understand father."

"Are you ready?"

"Yes Kage. I am ready."

"Then follow me."

Kage led Hebi to an oasis, and jumped into the water. Hebi did the same.

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"This place is nothing like what it's described as. It doesn't feel hot at all."

"Those stories that are told are rubbish. Hell is not much different from the realm of the living. The only reason this place is seen as a pit of fire is because of the legends of old Greece."

"Then what is this place really like?"

"This is just like any other place. Sure it is a bit darker, but other than that it's all the same."

"Really? Cool, so what exactly are we going to do in the next three days?"

"We will spend more than three days here. You have much to learn, and we will need at least a year."

"What! But my father is waiting for me in Suna. I can't spend that much time here."

"One more thing I forgot to mention. Time is not a variable here. We can spend an eternity here and return to the very moment you left the Living Realm."

"Then I will not age?"

"No you will not. Here all is the same for eternity. Perhaps that is why this place is feared."

"So we will spend a year here?"

"At least a year. More if you have not mastered what it is I will teach you, or less if you master it quickly. It all depends on you."

"So when do we start?"

"Now."

--------------Eight months later----------------

Kage had told Hebi all about the prophecy of reconquest.

"Well it seems you have mastered everything I taught you."

"So that means I must now return?"

"No, you still have much to learn before you return."

"What else could I possibly learn?"

"Have you ever heard of the Mangekyo?"

"Yeah, it's the ultimate form of the sharingan. Why?"

"Do you know what it is that an Uchiha must do before obtaining it?"

"No, I've asked my father before, but he never answered me."

"An Uchiha must kill their best friend."

"What? Wait, you want me to get the Mangekyo? I would never kill anybody I considered a friend."

"No, I know you wouldn't, but what would you say if I told you there was another way to get it?"

"There's another way?"

"Yes, you have to train for three years in hell. So, are you willing to?"

"Yes, I am. Kami knows I'll need it when I face my father."

"Kit, I know this is a lot for you to take, but I want you to remember that I will always be there for you. No matter what."

"Not only you, Kage. I shall also be there for the kit." Kyubi said from his place at the door.

"As will I." Mizu said as he entered.

"Thanks guys. So who am I training with next?"

"Me. I am going to be your sensei for the next four months."

"I have to train with Mizu for the next four months? Kami take me now."

"Kami can't get to you here, Kit. Why exactly don't you want to train with Mizu?" Kage asked though he already knew the answer.

"Because he's a pervert! He'll probably have me sneak into the bath house to help him with his 'research'."

"What's so bad about that?" Mizu asked.

"Gee other than the fact that you spy on demonesses, I can't say." Hebi replied sarcastically.

"He's right you know." Kage said," Spying on human females nearly got you killed. I'm sure the demonesses would do much more than throw kunai at you."

"That was when I was human. Now I'm more than capable of healing myself."

"Wait, Mizu you used to be human?" Hebi asked.

"What? We never told you we used to be human?" Mizu asked.

"No, you didn't, so the three of you used to be human?"

"No, only Mizu and Kage were."

"So you guys want to tell me your story?"

"I'm afraid that's a story for another time, Kit. You have much to do." Kage chuckled.

"Fine, but you promise me you'll tell me before I have to go back?"

"You have my word."

"What about you Mizu?"

"Only if you do as I say."

"I hate you. Fine, I'll do as you say."

------------Two years, three months, and thirty-one days later------------

"Well Kit, this seems to be your last day here. Are you ready for tomorrow?"

"That's no fair! You haven't told me your side of the story! Mizu already told me his."

"I promised I would tell you before you had to leave, and you haven't left yet have you?"

"So you're gonna tell me now?"

"Of course."

And so he told his story. He told him everything. Everything including his mother.

"You mean that..?"

"Kit please don't ask any questions."

"So you're name is Naruto? Holy crap! You're the Naruto my mom is always dreaming about! You're the one she writes about in her diary! You're the one she loves!"

"She still loves me?"

"Of course she does! At times I find her crying over you, and your 'death'! You have to tell her!"

"I will Kit, just not now. There are more important things that require our attention."

"You promise me you'll tell her?"

"I will as long as you promise not to."

"Then I promise."

------------A year later------------- (earth time, so Hebi has just turned nine)

"You're nine years old now. I remember when I would hold you in my arms and you would just look at me with a smile on your face." Sakura said near tears.

"Mom I'll always be your little boy. No matter how old I get. Just make sure you don't treat me like a baby for the rest of my life."

"I promise I won't."

A black fox snuck in through the front door.

"My god a fox! What is it doing in here?"

"He probably slipped in through the front door. That is what you did, isn't it Kage?"

The blue-eyed fox just nodded it's head while staring intently at Sakura

"Mom, this is Kage. I've known him since I was one. He's the one that always put me back in my pen when I escaped. He always watched over me."

"I've never seen him before."

"He always hid from you. I never knew why, but I guess he's decided to finally show himself."

"He is quite unique. I've never seen a black fox before. Can I hold him?"

Before Hebi could answer, Kage jumped from his embrace to the floor in front of Sakura. He just sat there and looked her in the eye.

Sakura gently picked him up, "He's so soft. Blue eyes. They remind me of someone. Someone special to me."

"Naruto?" Hebi asked.

Sakura's head snapped up, "How did you know that?"

"I kinda read your diary this one time, and all you really wrote about was someone named Naruto. Sorry."

"There's no need to be sorry, but Naruto had blue eyes just like Kage's. Is he purring?"

"I guess he really likes you. He never purrs like that when I hold him."

"I think he fell asleep."

"He's not sleeping. He never sleeps. He's just enjoying himself."

"He doesn't sleep? How is that possible?"

"He's always on guard. It's like he expects the worst, so he never lets his guard down. He's paranoid I tell you."

Kage released a warning growl.

"Why is he growling?"

"He's warning me about talking about him like that."

"How do you know that?"

"Over the years I've learned to distinguish his growls. Mom, can I keep him?"

"I don't know."

"Dad's never here so he won't even notice him."

"I guess, but he stays in your room."

"Agreed."

"Alright then here." Sakura handed Kage over to Hebi.

As soon as she left Kage jumped out of his arms and followed her.

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Why do that fox's eyes remind me so much of Naruto?

Sakura was on her bed looking through a picture album. Tears were slowly flowing down her face.

Kage found her crying. He jumped on her bed and sat beside her.

"Hey, what are you doing here? I thought you were with Hebi."

Why is she crying?

He looked down at what she was looking at.

She kept those pictures? Is she crying for me or that bastard? I shouldn't doubt her love, but how could she still love me after all these years? Especially if she thinks I'm dead.

Kage climbed on her lap, and purred reassuringly.

"Thanks. I know you're just trying to help. I guess I should thank you for taking care of Hebi."

It's been years since I've been this close to her. How I missed her scent. That bastard has hurt her enough. Sakura-chan I just hope you can forgive me when you find out that I never really died. But I always watched over you and Hebi.

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Tsunade was laying on her bed, exhausted and disgusted. Orochimaru had raped her once again.

I hate him so much. I can't believe I loved him all those years ago. Jiraiya would have never treated me like this. I miss him so much.

A single tear rolled down her cheek. An eagle was watching her from it's perch in a tree outside her window.

A small smile appeared on Tsunade's face when she saw Buck.

"Come here Buck. I need a friend to talk to."

Buck (Mizu) flew over to stand beside her on the bed.

"I hate my life. Nothing ever goes right. I really don't feel like going on. I'm not really living. My heart died with Jiraiya. I miss him so much."

Buck nipped at her arm as if telling her 'I'll always be here for you.'

"You're the only one who witnesses my pain. I hate to burden you like this. You don't deserve to be burdened."

Buck just nestled up next to her.

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Kage was very close to going on a rampage.

That bastard! How dare he do that to her!

His anger intensified at every one of Sakura's cries. He had half a mind to go up there and kill Sasuke, but he knew he could not interfere. The prophecy forbid him to interfere.

Hebi whimpered.

"It's okay Kit. She'll be okay."

"But she sounds like she's going to die. He always hurts her."

"In time he shall pay."

"Why don't you do anything? Don't you love her?"

"I do love her, but I can not interfere. Prophecy forbids it. You know that."

"Can't I do something?"

"No, you are not yet ready to take him on."

"When will I be ready? I can't take much more of this."

"When the time comes you will know."

"That makes no sense."

"Kit do not worry about that now. Now you should rest." Kage leapt of the bed.

"Where are you going?"

"I am going to check on your mother."

"But my father…?"

"Is gone. Get some rest."

Kage made his way upstairs to Sakura's room. He found her on the bed, bloody and bruised. Her condition infuriated him. He jumped on the bed and mewed to let her know of his presence.

Sakura wiped the tears off her bruised face with equally bruised hands.

"Hey, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be sleeping?"

Kage only mewed and got closer.

"It's okay. You can come here if you want."

He did. Her bruised face brought tears to his eyes.

"Are you crying? You don't need to cry for me. I'm used to this. I'm used to being beaten and raped."

Kage licked at her wounds. They healed instantly. Sakura touched her face, and was surprised when she felt no wounds. It was as if Sasuke never touched her.

"I knew you were no ordinary fox. I thank you for your help."

Kage purred and laid down beside her.

I'm sorry it took me forever to post another chapter, but, you see the thing is that I had already written the second chapter to this story, but I kind of lost it, so I had to make a completely new one because I didn't remember the original. Just to let you know, this is the last chapter to this story. There is a sequel, and I hope to make it a little longer than this one. I hope to be able to post the first chapter within the next three days. Oh and I have changed the title of the next one. It is no longer Rebirth. It is now titled Reconquest.