Sasuke Uchiha

Suna

"Sasuke!"

I turned to face the calling voices.

"What?" I replied.

"We've received word that the Akatsuki are going to attack the newly appointed Kazekage." Karin informed.

I nodded, "then to Suna we will go."

Suigetsu gave me a pleading look.

"It's too hot there!" He complained, "I'll evaporate!!"

"Suigetsu..." I sighed, "It will be worth it because I have a suspicion that perhaps Kisame Hoshigaki will be there."

That lightened his mood.

"Alright!!!"

Tobirama sighed.

'They're all idiots I swear....' Tobirama mused, '...except Izuna.'

"But-!"

"What is it Karin?" I said kindly.

"We can't leave now!" She said shaking her head, "We won't make it in time as a group this large...all the way to Suna? No way!"

Hmm... this could pose a problem.

"Then I'll go alone." I said sighing, "Karin, you're in charge. Jūgo, keep Suigetsu in line. Suigetsu......don't move."

"But-!! Sword!"

And I body flickered away before anyone else could protest or nod.

-

"Naruto...Lord Kazekage has been kidnapped by the Akatsuki..." Tsunade informed solemnly.

"Gaara?!"

After hearing the details the young Chunin and genin set off to Suna.

-

"..."

"They'll be fine Tsuna." Reassured Hashirama, "The Uzumaki boy is stronger than he appears."

"Yeah, my son has the Will of fire in him." Smiled Minato.

"I miss Izuna..." sighed Mito.

"Me too." Said everyone in sync then they burst into laughter.

Even though I lasted years without them as Sasuke they couldn't help but miss me.

"She really is something..." Minato said smiling.

Madara who just walked in smiled, "Indeed she is."

-

Both Tobirama and I headed for Suna.

The journey was relatively easy since I was an experienced shinobi with lifetimes of experience give or take.

"What's the plan?" Asked Tobirama.

"Umm...?!"

"You don't have one do you?" Deadpanned Tobirama.

"Hn." I said sheepishly, "Go in. Kick butt and save Gaara."

"You really are adorable..." cooed Tobirama, "But seriously...what's the plan?"

I smirked, "We go in. Kick butt. Save Gaara...... in style."

Tobirama chuckled, "Okay then..."

But seriously.

"Heheh kidding!" I laughed as we approached sand, "Capture Sasori since he seems to be the strongest right now and recuperate Gaara... alive."