Hard Love

Chapter 37.

Vengeful Meetings...Part 5

Open Invitations

"We live between the act of awakening and the act of surrender. Each morning, we awaken to the light and the invitation to a new day in the world of time; each night, we surrender to the dark to be taken to play in the world of dreams where time is no more." John O'Donohue

From Previous Chapter...

oOoOo

Ino was sniffing after crying her heart out. Tenten felt as though she had let Neji down by letting Hinata go like that, even if they were in a no win situation. Still Tenten was certain that they could of tried something...Anything... but now she would never know, if it would of done anything as they just didn't have the chance or choice even.

Hinata and Shion had been gone for some time, both of them were hoping that they would of returned back by now with information. However, the time was ticking and the longer it passed without them being brought back had Tenten extremely worried. Tenten couldn't sit still, she was anxious and her anxiety was going through the roof. Standing up she began to pace back and forth needing to do something than sit back and just stare at the four walls of the enclosed space she was surrounded in.

Tenten was extremely active in her life, she loved to train her body through sheer hard work and exercise. Normally she would train herself by doing rigourous exercises that made her want to drop where she worked herself hard. That was the training she relished in her spare time, even training with Neji was a delight, as they both pushed each other. One thing that Tenten hated was sitting down and doing nothing, and this was just what was actually happening and her frustration was building.

Glancing at Ino who was sat down with her knees pulled towards her chest, wiped the few stray tears that had fallen from her eyes, still obviously upset at what had occured.

"Are you alright Ino?" Tenten asked

"Yeah.. (sniff)...I will be...(sniff)"

"I wonder what's going on out there?"

Ino shrugged her shoulders not having a clue at what was going on and what was going to happen to them in particular.

oOoOo

Both Zori and Waraji had looked over Gato's still body checking him over. It was obvious the man was now dead from asphyxiation. The look on the short man's face looked desperate, but both men didn't really feel any remorse. In fact the man who killed him did them a favour, they had been talking amongst themselves about leaving the employment of Gato due to the fact Gato wanted them to work for mere peanuts.

They only did this job due to the amount of money being offered and they doubted that the amount that was offered would more than likely be less than half paid.

"Well it seems that our decision was made for us Waraji?" Zori stated

"Looks like it...What Now?"

"I say we find the money Gato has and take those two girls and have a party somewhere?" Zori exclaimed with a smirk.

"Now that sounds like a good plan...Do we have any more of those drugs, to get them to be more...Compliant?"

"We have plenty my man" Zori answered

Both of them nodded getting enjoyment on the fact they was going to have fun with the two woman that were left. First things first they were going to see what Gato had in ways of money, drugs and alcohol stashed. Both were looking around the office pulling out draws from the file cabinets, Gato's desk, literally everywhere for anything they could get their hands on.

They were blissfully unaware of the company about to join them, and ruin their intended plans they had just conspired between them.

oOoOo

Meanwhile with Minato...

Guiding the team through the darkness, he could make out someone not to far away, smoking a cigerette. At first the blonde was hesitant at making a move in case it was a root operative. He had the suspicion that Danzo was well aware that he would be paying him a visit, but he doubted very much that he expected him immediately. It would be logical in a sense if the girls, especially Hinata hadn't been kidnapped. However, the circumstances were now completely opposite to that and Danzo knew that he had to play it safe.

Although Minato was determined to prove the one eyed bastard wrong.

"Stand down Minato...It's Pein" Itachi informed as the team relaxed.

"Itachi" Pein greeted

"Pein...So any Intel to provide us?"

"Not that much...Followed Danzo to here. The base itself is just over 400 hundred yards north west, I haven't seen much activity outside of it so I assume its all inside. Konan scoured the area carefully she has found another entrance elsewhere, but so far we haven't investigated the base fully, especially without us being known to them and drawing attention to us" Pein informed

"Well we are going ahead, we will need everyone here to make this work, a team has located the van that was involved in a kidnapping of my brother's girlfriend, and Minato-san's daughter in law" Itachi replied catching Pein up to speed with what's happened so far.

"Any word?"

"Not yet but hopefully soon Kisame and Zetsu with Kisame's aquaintance Zabuza is helping them. We are hoping they are at the location and rescued unharmed." Itachi answered back.

"I see...Well then do you have a plan of strategy on how you will proceed? I take it Deidara and Sasori are here?"

"Yes they are here, so far we are assessing our options" Minato replied.

"I see...I would suggest to use them first. Each of us within the Akatsuki have had good training in these situations, everyone of us have their own unique and special talents of use. They should be able to provide good back up to your men and this kind of mission suits their expertise perfectly. Besides myself and Konan will be on hand to help if you require it?" Pein stated.

"Any help to bring that man down will always be appreciated Pein" Minato informed with a small smile.

"Very well then we will help you in any way you need us. Konan has managed to find this, which could prove useful to us" Pein announced

Pein began taking out a rolled up paper from within his long jacket, and placing it upon the ground adding two rocks to keep it in place. Minato's eyes widened when he saw what was on it and signalled Shikaku to his side immediately.

"How in the world did Konan get this?" Minato asked surprised.

"I told you each of us within the Akatsuki have their own specialities...Lets just say Konan took it upon herself to enter inside and snoop around." Pein added with a smirk.

Minato blinked and was still surprised that she had managed to get inside the base and had secured a recent copy of a blue print that had the complete layout of the base. Now they would be able to access things differently and coordinate a plan of action and Shikaku was the man to do it.

"Shikaku...Your thoughts?"

"Hmm...With this I could come up with something in around ten minutes tops?"

"Then you have ten minutes my friend" Minato replied

oOoOo

Gato's corpse was slowly losing its warmth. His eyes still bulging out from his desperation for air, his lips still held blood from the inflicted damage Momoshiki had delivered to him. His two men was searching through his office that was once a well organised and tidy room. Now it looked like a tornado had blitzed through it. The place was a complete mess, full of important papers filled with signatures on all the businesses previous transactions were strewn all across the floor. File cabinet draws were now left open, its contents shoved back inside in an unorderly fashion.

The cursing from one of his men grew louder, as tempers flared.

"Where the fuck did that bastard leave his money?!" Waraji shouted in anger.

"Keep calm Waraji we will find it...just keep looking. We do have at least, a place we can take the girls to...I will go get them, so keep looking till I come back." Zori answered with a smirk.

"Fine" Waraji grumbled resuming what he was doing.

Zori left the room heading to where the two girls were currently being kept. Waraji searching everywhere for any place Gato stored his money. He was too emersed into his searching to register that he was now not alone in the room as two figures walked inside and seeing the disarray of the room they had just stepped into.

"Well well well...If it isn't Waraji" Zabuza announced startling the named man that had turned around suddenly to face the person who spoke his name.

"Zabuza Momoshiki!?" Waraji replied shocked.

Zabuza let out a whistle at the state of the room and saw a figure that he recognised as Gato lying upon the floor not moving. Wanting to investigate he moved towards it, not in the least bothered by the large man looking back at him with widened eyes.

"W-What are you doing here!?" Waraji stuttered out.

"I heard some things and I came to investigate...So you killed the greedy fuck huh?" Zabuza enquired

Waraji remained silent, standing still but Kisame was watching him. He could clearly see the drip of sweat sliding down the side of his face. Another whistle escaped Zabuza taking in the look upon Gato's face knowing that his final moments upon his features seemed desperate. Zabuza kicked Gato's corpse with his boot and glanced at the large man he used to work alongside.

The fact that he stood as still as a statue and not answering his question annoyed him.

Waraji himself was growing nervous by Zabuza's unexpected arrival as well as the strange large man that accompanied him. Waraji was aware of Zabuza's volatile personality and knew that he had a temper and radiated in blood lust. He himself had seen how Zabuza worked and couldn't stand Gato like most under his employment did. Swallowing thickly Waraji, decided that remaining silent to the two men wouldn't be the best outcome.

"Well cat got your tongue bastard?" Zabuza questioned with his eyes narrowing.

"W-We didn't kill him,...S-Someone else d-did the job" Waraji stuttered nervously.

"Oh really...Who?" Zabuza questioned further.

"S-Some guy n-named O-Otsutsuki?

Zabuza shared a glance with Kisame who kept his face neutral at the reveal of a familiar name. Kisame wondered if it was Toneri and the most important was if the girls were still here in this place? Or was they on another wild goose chase?

Kisame knew that Zabuza could read the look in his eyes and knew that there was some lives at stake that he was currently trying to find, and needed to play it safe as seeing as the other handy man of Gato's wasn't present. Kisame was still thinking about the fact that Gato was lying dead his body losing warmth and colour, although personally he didn't give two shits about it.

He just needed two things. The Information on whose name it was that took out Gato, and where the kidnapped girls was currently being held. Kisame was broken out of his inner thoughts when he heard Zabuza begin to talk.

"Thats fucking interesting Waraji...Really it is...So tell me... Where is your bastard partner Zori... Huh? I mean...you two dumb fucks rarely leave each other's sides?" Zabuza demanded

Waraji just swallowed thickly.

oOoOo

Tenten heard the door being unlocked as Ino quickly stood up on shaky legs and approached her. The look of fear deeply embedded within her eyes. Tenten was also frightened but refused to show it. One of the men appeared the smallest of the two, Tenten could clearly see the the knife in his hand as he stared both girls down.

"You two are coming with me and you are to behave" Zori ordered calmly.

"Where is Hinata?!" Ino shouted out

"You don't need to know now foll;-"

The two women stood surprised seeing a young man with handsome features stood behind Zori holding a sharp blade up against his throat. Tenten smirked seeing a bead of sweat travelling down his face.

"Don't move Zori" The male stated

"H-Haku?!" Zori stuttered out in shock.

"Yes its me, now drop the blade before I take your life" Haku stated pushing the sharp blade into his neck as a trickle of blood began to drip down.

Zori immediately dropped his knife as Tenten quickly took it into her hand so that he couldn't reclaim it. Haku removed the blade from his neck and then hit the back of his head with the handle, knocking him unconscious.

"Who are you?" Ino exclaimed

"My name is Haku we were tasked with finding you...is this all of you?"

"Thank you Haku...My name is Tenten and this here is Ino. There was four of us but Hinata and Shion were taken by this man and another to see someone with Gato. They haven't returned since and we are worried sick." Tenten answered calmly.

"I see you had better follow me to where Zabuza and Kisame are they will be interested in what you have to say" Haku answered them as he picked up the unconscious Zori, putting him over his shoulder.

They followed Haku out of the room, each relieved that they was finally out of it. They walked down a long narrow corridor that led to another hallway. The further they went they could hear voices coming from ahead of them, taking notice that a set of double doors was now wide open.

Haku stepped inside shrugging the unconscious Zori to the floor, the sound of the loud thump alerted the others present in the room.

"Haku?...I take it you found Zori?" Zabuza stated looking at the unconscious heap that was clearly Zori.

"Yes...He was threatening these two girls that I found, I heard voices whilst I was checking the place it lead me to them." Haku replied.

Kisame saw the two girls behind looking back at them nervously and confused.

"Can I ask your names?" Kisame asked as politely as he could.

Tenten blinked taking in the tall man that seemed to her to be almost seven feet tall.

"My name is Tenten and this here is Ino, there was four of us. We was kidnapped by those two bastards" Tenten growled out towards the end.

"What about the other two?" Kisame asked

"They was Hinata and Shion...W-We Don't know where they are, these two took them to meet someone with their boss. They didn't mention who it was though, its not like they gave them a choice." Tenten replied worriedly.

"We was sent by Jiraiya...My name is Kisame Hoshigaki, my partner Zetsu is outside we are Itachi Uchiha's friends from the Akatsuki. This here is my acquaintance Zabuza Momoshiki and Haku Yuhi."

Kisame could see the relief in both the girls eyes once they heard the names given.

"W-What about Hinata?" Ino asked worried about her friend.

"Dont worry we are going to find out." Kisame stated as he turned towards Waraji who was now looking increasingly nervous.

"Well then Waraji since we have reunited after a while care to explain who the bastard was that denied me my revenge on the fat fucker that was once my boss?" Zabuza questioned.

Waraji once again swallowed thickly feeling the killing intent radiating off not just Zabuza and Haku but the tall man named Kisame too. He knew if he wanted to come out of this alive, he had better tell them everything and hoped that the security cameras that Gato had installed still worked as it should.

oOoOo

With Minato's team...

Shikaku had finished devising a plan and everyone agreed with what he had planned out in such a short amount of time. Minato was getting ready when he heard Shibi's voice from the com link earpiece he had.

"Shibi?"

"Minato I have received word back from Zetsu you are not going to like this"

"What is it?" Minato asked his stomach turning with worry.

"They located Gato's main base the girls were being kept there but only two of them have been found. The other two was taken by a Momoshiki Otsutsuki."

"Which two was taken?" Minato asked although inwardly he was certain he already knew.

"Hinata and Shion."

"What of the other two are they alright?"

"Yes they have a few bumps and bruises but other than that they are both fine. Just shaken and worried about the other two taken."

"Alright that's good to know that they are both alright. What of the bastards that took them?" Minato asked.

"Apparently Gato is now dead, according to one of the men working under him he was killed by the man that took Hinata and Shion. They are looking through the surveillance footage now. Kisame believes they are being taken to the Otsutsuki estate for whatever purpose they don't know." Shibi answered.

"I see...Have you notified Shino?"

"Going to shortly I thought I should notify you first."

"Well now that two of the girls are found that leaves the other two out of Danzo's reach which now gives me the opportunity to go ahead without that much worry of his involvement. Something tells me that Danzo is probably unaware of what has happened with Gato." Minato stated in thought.

"It is possible..." Shibi replied.

"Very well Shibi report the news to Shino to inform the team. The team is now at the Otsutsuki estate so they will take it from there . I believe Shikamaru and the others will keep Naruto in check, especially Sasuke seeing as Ino is now safe."

"I will notify them now"

"Oh and Shibi..."

"Yes Minato?"

"Contact Jiraiya and find out how they are getting on, also inform Inoichi that Ino is safe. Report back to me if anything of interest needs my attention."

"Will do Minato"

The link ended as Minato went over to the team's gathered to break the news to them.

"Whats the word then Minato?" Shikaku asked outright.

"The girls were held up by Gato himself. However, only two of the girls was there when Kisame and the others searched. Ino and Tenten were found safe and unharmed only sustaining some bumps and bruises and rather shaken. Their worry is regarding the two taken by Momoshiki Otsutsuki, who also killed Gato according to the henchmen."

Shikaku looked relieved as did the others, mainly Itachi.

"So Hinata and Shion was taken?" Shikaku asked

"Yes."

"Well I wonder if Danzo knows this?"

"I doubt it, it would not be in his plans to do so...So that now leaves him wide open and we will take the opportunity to do so whilst we still can. Is everyone ready?"

Everyone nodded and got into position.

"What about Hinata?" Shikaku asked

"I have every belief in my son to get her back. According to Kisame he has a feeling Hinata and Shion are heading to where Naruto's team currently is. I don't want to be them if she has been harmed in anyway, especially with how my son gets when he gets into a rage." Minato answered

'Naruto becareful' Minato thought as he watched Deidara and Sasori head off to do their part.

oOoOo

With Naruto's team...

"Has there been word yet?" Sasuke asked feeling on edge

Shikamaru sighed hating to wait on word, especially with the tense atmosphere he was surrounded in. Taking a cigarette out of his pocket he sparked one up and taking a good drag upon the cancer stick. Everyone was tense and just wanted to make a move and get the mission underway.

"Shino will notify me as soon as h-;" Shikamaru was stopped mid sentence when he heard Shino's voice in his ear.

Shikamaru nodded as he listened whilst the others around him looked on tense to what was being said. Shikamaru himself was inwardly listening to what Shino was informing him on. He was relived that the base holding the girls had been found, especially when it was confirmed that Ino was safe as well as Tenten. However, his stomach turned when he was told that Hinata had been taken by one of the Otsutsuki heirs along with Shion and inwardly cursed because of it.

One storm had been prevented but another would certainly be forming when he revealed to everyone what had just been mentioned to him. Sasuke and Neji were one thing, but Naruto was on a completely different level. Shikamaru inwardly cursed knowing that now his job just got alot harder.

"Well what's the news man!?" Kiba asked. Shikamaru sighed muttering 'troublesome'

"The base holding the girls have been found" Shikamaru began.

"What about the girls?!" Neji interrupted feeling his heart stop altogether.

"If you didn't interrupt me you would of heard by now Neji...No one and I mean no one interrupt me until I am finished." Shikamaru replied sarcastically with narrowed eyes.

Everyone nodded.

"As I said the base was found that held the girls. However, only two of them have been found safely and are with Itachi's friends and are safe. They only had a few cuts and bruises and are as you expect quite shaken" Shikamaru informed

Taking another drag of his cigerette he focused mainly in on his three friends in particular who was hanging on his every word.

"The two that were found are Tenten and Ino" Shikamaru revealed.

Before Naruto could demand more answers Shikamaru held his hand up to stop him from interrupting him.

"Now before you start cursing and getting a temper tantrum Naruto please just calm yourself and listen to what I have been informed alright?"

The blonde nodded but was feeling a combination of emotions he was glad that Tenten and Ino were now found safe but was angry, and felt fear that his Hinata was still not found.

"The man holding them was Gato who is now dead, the two henchmen who kidnapped the girls are now being held by Itachi's friends. They have told Kisame that Hinata and Shion was taken by one of the Otsutsuki heirs named Momoshiki. He was the one that killed Gato when he didn't want him to take them. Kisame has been told that it looks like they were being brought to the estate."

"Man...So they are being brought to our location?" Kiba asked for confirmation.

"Yes...it seems that way."

Naruto felt slight relief that she would be in the vicinity he was at. He looked at the others who were also contemplating on the information that had been revealed to them.

"So what now?...Don't tell me we have to wait any longer Shika?"

"(Sigh) The plan still stands Naruto...However, we are to remain in position until we see the girls and go from there. We are to take out any gaurds or workers...But do not kill them they are innocent parties, we are to get in and get out understand?"

"No way I want those two bastards that did this to my hime!" Naruto responded vehemently.

"Look Naruto I understand your anger but first we need to follow the plan and get into positions, at the moment we do not know what we are facing in there. Remember we are here to confront Toneri and now the other Otsutsuki heir is involved if only by taking Hinata from the kidnappers he also has Shion."

"Well...Why don't we monitor the entrance, the gates are firmly closed aren't they?" Kiba stated

"Yes"

"Well why don't we wait until the vehicle stops to be let inside and strike from there to get Hinata out?" Kiba questioned.

Shikamaru contemplated it, It was indeed one way to get Hinata back safe. The only thing was that he wasn't sure what was on the other side of that gate. The Otsutsuki was a large and important family, the young Nara couldn't help but be cautious in how to go about it. Yes it would be fairly simple to get Hinata and there was back up to add to the small group, especially knowing that more will be heading to both locations where both team's were currently situated.

"It would be a plan but I advise against it." Shikamaru answered.

"But why Shika?" Kankuro questioned.

"I'm not denying that it would be quick and simple to do that but we are not certain what we will be dealing with here? Are main objective to this mission was to take revenge against Toneri. Now we have also uncovered a power struggle between both the contending heirs of the family. We do not know as of yet how many are working for the Otsutsuki clan, we are only going on speculation. Just like Minato who has many men working for him we all look out for one another, even the Uchiha, Hyuga and even Senju had their own. This family is just as old and just as important and yet we do not know anything much about them only what Shino managed to uncover." Shikamaru pointed out.

"Fine...We will follow the plan set out originally and we had better get a move on before we are discovered and the plan fails before it even starts." Sasuke declared keeping close to Naruto.

Everyone nodded as they each dispersed into the night.

oOoOo

Base Zero...

The sound of a slammed phone could be heard echoing down the narrow halls. The killing intent was also rising coming from Danzo's make shift office. Fuu and Torune was watching their leader in confusion at what was going.

"Damn it all!?" Danzo hissed in frustration

"Sir?"

"Gato isn't answering...He was supposed to call me when Momoshiki arrived to arrange further details." Danzo stated

"Do you think something happened?" Fuu asked

"It is possible...Gato is a greedy bastard but it is unusual knowing that I'm good for the money as I always pay him more than offered. His love of money is his only downfall to his abilities."

"Shall I go and see what is taking so long sir?" Torune volunteered

"No...We have pressing matters here to attend with. I will continue to contact Gato. I want you two to direct our forces to protect this base from possible infiltration." Danzo ordered calmly.

"Surely they wouldn't dare sir...Not with the girls still in our allies hands?" Fuu exclaimed.

"I wouldn't overlook anything, I have many enemies out for my blood and I have done what I have done for power that I do not regret in the slightest. I will not let my enemies have the last laugh over me, that I will ensure" Danzo stated calmly.

"I want both of you to coordinate our forces to oversea any trespassers that dare try to step foot in my base of operations. The men are ordered to kill without restraint, no survivors are necessary." Danzo continued as he picked up the phone that was surprisingly, not yet broken.

Fuu and Torune nodded and bowed leaving the one eyed elder to do as he pleased whilst they was given full reign to carry out his order for any one stupid enough to infiltrate the base they were in.

oOoOo

The car journey was in silence and Hinata couldn't help but to stare at the joined hands of her and Shion. The tremble was still clearly felt from her half sister. The worry that both of them felt was stifling as the journey they was taking seemed to drag and the silence within the vehicle chilled them.

Hinata was worried about her two friends being left to those two men whose intentions was as clear as day. The very thought of it made her stomach turn. The fact that they was being brought against their will to this so called estate unnerved her, she wasn't quite sure what it was they wanted with her or better yet Shion.

Inwardly Hinata wanted to demand answers from the man who she couldn't even stomach to look at. She was getting tired of being pushed and ordered to do something she clearly didn't want to do. Who were these Otsutsuki men anyway? She was dumbfounded as to why they needed her? Shion on the other hand was married to Toneri and not by her own volition and by the looks of how she reacted to the mans name and this one currently sat opposite them it was clear they wasn't good to be in company with.

She could feel the car slow and she happened to look up out the drivers front window seeing a set of large steel gates. Her anxiety began to build as she subconsciously tightened her grip on Shion's still trembling hand. She inwardly felt nothing good was going to come out of this and she was determined that she wouldn't play into their hands no matter what they wanted her for. She could feel the mans eyes staring at her and she didn't even dare to look at him, this was not out of fear but out of pure disgust and hatred she had automatically felt for him and this other Otsutsuki man, she had met briefly at the Hokage event a few nights ago.

The gates parted and the car started up again, the beating of her heart was the only sound she could hear as she focused entirely on herself at keeping calm.

oOoOo

Toneri had been patiently waiting for his new bride to be brought to him by Gato and his minions, he was unaware of what was about to happen. The estate had been busy for the arrival of the other member of his family. He couldn't stomach the man himself that always looked down on him.

The servants was all busy making sure that nothing was out of place, making sure that everything was perfect for having the family back home at the estate together after all this time. Toneri decided to stay within the office having all the servants fuss around the place was annoying to say the least and his temper was already flaring at the long wait that Gato was putting him through as conniving as the man was he was determined to only pay him when the girl was delivered.

"Master Toneri, your cousin has arrived and it seems he has brought guests along with him" The male servent announced as he walked in looking excited.

Toneri was annoyed that his cousin had arrived but kept his facial expression composed as not to give his true feelings away. Inwardly he was fuming and cursed Gato for this and his delay and wondered how he could go about securing the girl not knowing that his plans was about to crash all around him.

"Very well I suppose I had better greet my dear cousin" Toneri answered as the servent smiled and stepped aside to allow his master out first with him following behind him.

oOoOo

With Naruto's group...

The team's had split up Shikamaru had accompanied Naruto, to help keep him in check and to be the voice of reason. Now that Ino had been found he knew he could rely on Sasuke to help him with the blonde. Neji of course came along as the group managed to get into the grounds undetected.

Shino had contacted Shikamaru stating that a vehicle had approached the gates and had been let inside. The Nara was certain that it was the other Otsutsuki heir with Hinata and Shion inside. Carefully he directed the group closer to the building. There wasn't as many guards as he had expected, but Shikamaru made sure to keep everyone vigilant in case it could be a trap.

The group saw the car pull up as there was a couple of people stood outside waiting. Shikamaru easily concluded that it must be the staff that worked at the estate. The Nara glanced at Naruto in particular, who was watching attentively at the car and seeing the door open. A huge man got out of the drivers side, moving towards the back passenger door. Opening it and another male figure got out. The figure was much more slimmer than the first male, both had white hair that was most probably a trait amongst the Otsutsuki family.

Naruto's heart stopped at seeing Hinata come out with Shion following quickly after. Just by looking he could see that Shion looked distraught and Hinata comforting her, trying to sooth over the tension the girl was feeling, even if Hinata felt the same but was hiding it better. Naruto clenched his fists wanting nothing more than to run down there and grab his wife and get her to safety. However, he knew he couldn't do that just yet as it could put her in more danger.

The group watched as the two woman was taken into the building and the huge door closed not that long after.

"Well what now?" Sasuke asked

"We find a way in of course" Naruto replied.

"Shino, is there any suitable places to get into the building?" Shikamaru asked

"Give me a minute" Shino replied over the joint com link.

Naruto felt like it was hours since he saw his wife be taken inside, he knew he had to remain calm. However, doing so was an entirely difficult situation to do. He cursed inwardly at the unknowing of what was going on inside and Not being there beside her now to comfort and protect her. Feeling a hand upon his shoulder snapped him from his inner thoughts. Dark coloured eyes looked back at him with determination and understanding at how he must be feeling.

"Naruto...you are not alone, we are here with you and we will help you get Hinata back. I know it is hard and I know exactly what you are going through. We will get Hinata back we all care about her too." Sasuke assured him.

"I know" Naruto replied letting out a calming sigh.

The group grew more alert at hearing Shino through the com link giving them clear instructions hoping that the information given wouldn't of been changed and disrupt their plans of rescue.

oOoOo

Toneri had just arrived in the entrance hall seeing a few of the main servants already outside ready. He gritted his teeth at the fact his plans had stalled somewhat. He cursed Danzo and Gato inwardly for thwarting his plans, now he had to contend with his cousin who he hated with every fibre of his being. The sound of car doors was heard opening and then soon after closing, along with footsteps as voices was heard.

"Master Momoshiki shall I attend to our guests?" one of the servants asked

"No that is fine" He answered.

Toneri first saw both Otsutsuki members walk towards the entrance followed by others behind and then the servants. Catching a glimpse of familiar indigo hair, along with blonde his heart then stopped altogether at seeing not only the object of his obsession, but also his soon to be ex wife.

His fists clenched at now completely understanding why his calls to Gato had gone unanswered. His widened eyes soon caught the look of absolute delight at seeing his reaction to who was now in his hands. Toneri realised that his careful planning had yet again gone up in smoke and his dreams of being named sole heir was now just a distant dream that would never come to pass.

"Why look so surprised cousin?" Momoshiki announced with a cruel smirk upon his lips.

Toneri couldn't reply, as he knew he had lost.

The tension in the room could be felt by both females who looked on in confusion. Especially Hinata who was inwardly growing more annoyed at being held against her will and brought here and there for her kidnappers benefit. All she wanted was to leave and go back home to her family, especially to her husband that she missed terribly. She couldn't care less at their petty squabbles by the looks of things and still no clue as to why she is being used as some sort of pawn for their obvious satisfaction of power.

"Master Momoshiki...Master Kinshiki, welcome home. This certainly is a cause to celebrate seeing all three of you back home at the estate. The female head servant Kabuki exclaimed calmly.

"It is lovely to be back Kabuki, tell me is our rooms prepared?"

"Why yes they are master...May I ask who are these two ladies with you? Are these the guests you spoke of on the telephone" Kabuki enquired.

"Why yes th;-" Momoshiki was replying before he was interupted

"I am sorry to disappoint you but I, nor my sister here are certainly not guests, but were both brought here against our wills and I for one wish to leave and return to my family." Hinata stated in an icy tone.

Kabuki glanced at the two of them and then to Momoshiki who looked surprised at what she said.

"Um...Master Momoshiki?"

"This here is Hyuga Hinata" Momoshiki explained making Kabuki's eyes widen in surprise.

"Hinata...Hyuga...Well this is;-"

"Hinata Namikaze actually Kabuki-san, I am now very happily married" Hinata stated loudly surprising the room entirely.

"I don't understand" Kabuki stated in confusion

Toneri seethed and Momoshiki wasn't happy at the sudden reveal either.

"Kabuki please have the maids take the ladies to their rooms. There is a lot to be discussed and some confusion here that will be properly addressed to set right." Momoshiki stated clearly

"Very well"

"Wait a moment!?" Hinata exclaimed

"I would advise Miss Hyuga for you to keep quiet and not say another word before I get more angry" Momoshiki stated icily making her shiver at the cold hard look he was giving her.

Hinata kept quiet for now her mind racing at what to do next as two maids appeared and ushered them to follow them. Shion nervously followed with Hinata, not wanting to be there a minute longer, as both was guided up some elaborately decorated stairs to be shown to their rooms.

Once the two was gone Momoshiki decided to speak again.

"Well then Kabuki would you be a dear and send word to the family advisers that it is time to decide who the heir to the family should be"

"Of course Master...However, I do feel that what Miss Hyuga has said should be addressed. Also who was the other lady with her?" Kabuki asked

"I think we can discuss everything in detail whilst you do as I asked. I do think we all need some time to freshen up, especially Toneri it seems...I mean you do look rather pale?" Momoshiki replied smoothing over things whilst also taking a direct jab at his soon to be fallen cousin.

"Very well I will do as you have ordered Master" Kabuki replied bowing and leaving the three members to carry out her order.

"Well I think we should go and freshen up wouldn't you all agree" Momoshiki announced triumphantly chuckling walking past his pale cousin who stood there in silence.

Toneri watched as his two relatives left him alone in the entrance. His plans foiled along with confusion on how Momoshiki knew about Hinata and where to go and find her before he had chance to receive her. He then realised with stark clarity that there was only one person that could of informed him and that person could only be that bastard Danzo.

His shock had now turned to incredible anger, there was only one thing he could do now seeing that his entire dreams and achievements He had gained through his life, would now be in the gutter. He wouldn't be able to get out of this situation, his cousin now had all the pieces to make him become head of the Otsutsuki family and his position would be a forever servant to him that would make his life a living hell.

Taking a deep breath he easily made his decision, there was only one way to stop his cousin now. And he was determined to follow through with it and stop him no matter what.

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A/N:- Hi guys I apologise for no updates to any of my stories but I took a long hiatus due to family issues, which led to me not wanting go write due to no ideas. However, I am now getting back into writing but...it will not be constantly. I did do a pole my first ever the winning was Shinobi passions and of course Hard Love.

I will be updating my stories but seeing as this story is getting very near the end I think I will focus writing the last few chapters over this month. I also have over half a chapter to Shinobi passions that I will try to finish also this month provided I can get in contact with my beta Shinokaze. The same can be said for Hot For Teacher and In A Demons possession as well. I will try to update as soon as I can but I won't rush them.

On a side note I will apologise if there are errors in grammar and punctuation in this chapter? I currently do not have a beta reader for this story so if anyone wishes to help out on the last couple of chapters do give me a pm and I will answer as soon as I can.

I will also be writing a couple of one shots to Lustful Maid, which has so far been my most popular story here on fan fiction. I hope to update those in a couple of weeks if my plans go smoothly.

A big thank you to everyone who follows me or has added my stories to their favourites. I do have a few plans for this year including new stories I hope to do this year. So my fingers are crossed that I can get my on going stories finished.

until next time I hope you enjoyed this chapter!