Deidara dragged the Jinchuriki they retrieved from the lake with a somewhat ... alarming thought. He could be a little slow, but he was not an idiot, the masked "child" who insisted on calling him senpai ... he definitely was not what he seemed. Now more than ever, he tried to act "normal" with that guy while thinking with displeasure in Itachi.

"He was right ..." He was always right.

When they finally returned to the lair, he was never so relieved to see his companion disappear. His doubts more than anything made him walk to the room of the person that in his life would have considered as ... ally. From that revelation, during that journey, he was finally able to see what before seemed to be clouded by a strange force. Itachi seemed to know why he had looked for it, they had a few minutes before starting the usual sealing ritual, so he was not surprised to be guided to the only place where they could talk without raising suspicion.

"You've seen it" Itachi started the conversation.

"You ... what do you know about that guy?"

He wouldn't admit that it made his hair stand on end the idea of pretending not to know anything. And he didn't expect the truth in the lips of his "rival"

"It's more dangerous than it seems ... there's still time for you to leave all this"

Leaving Akatsuki, Itachi somehow knew what he had been thinking for a long time. Yes, he was frustrated and annoyed. For that reason, although he had been thinking it, his pride on that rivalry still being present made him retort.

"Escape ... you suggest, you think I could not against a guy like him, certainly the Uchiha are more conceited than I thought"

"You want to live?" The seriousness and tone of an ultimatum silence , for the first time he looked in Itachi's black eyes, face to face. Aware of what it meant to lower the guard in such a way.

"If you want, you should take my advice, you don't know what you're up against ..." he approached so confident, so calm, but with an expression that took him by surprise for a second ... Itachi seemed worried. Itachi was ... really exposing himself, it was so strange to see some feeling in that stoic face.

"And you do? The great Itachi can take charge? I know, even Kisame has seen how you have weakened ..."

Deidara did not stay to listen more, being in front of an Itachi so different from who could not predict his actions was unsettling. This was deeply disturbing him. When they finally finished the usual ritual of sealing, Deidara returned to that empty meadow, just looking at the immensity of the terrain under a reddish sky. How long could I keep this charade? He had no idea, but he felt that time was running out.

In the following days he made a decision, just ... follow Itachi. Yes, it went against every fiber of pride in his body. Yes, that could also raise suspicion but he had a good reason. He had noticed something very strange the other day, when it came out something seemed to protect its ... territory? He did not know what to call him, but now he felt something strange. Itachi came here, talking to the wind. No, it was not always like that. Sometimes in his hand there was a butterfly, he could never hear what he said but he always saw that strange butterfly fly away. That was the thing, because there were no butterflies in these places, the climate didn't allow a lot of fauna to resist.

One day, Itachi invited him to sit with him. He must have imagined it, he always knew in some way what was happening. That afternoon away from his partner who was making his hair stand on end, Itachi told him something very strange.

"I forced you to come a long time ago, that's why I'll carry your guilt ..."

"It finally happened, you're delirious." Deidara dissuaded the seriousness with which that ninja expressed his patience.

"You always built wings hoping to escape from here, this time ... when the sun comes to look for you Deidara, do not look back" And he only remembered when blinking black wings, confused because he felt he had lost something. Maybe he would have ignored the feeling if he had not realized that something changed, as if his insides were tickling. Even the sun seemed to have dropped a little, or that was his impression. That cold feeling spread, he thought it might have been a genjutsu but Itachi's eyes were still black. As if a curtain had risen, he could finally notice the world something different. He listened better, his arm did not hurt so much and in the distance he looked at something very strange.

Butterflies that flew around, like a great wave united in the sky, perhaps their eyes were deceiving him by the strange mixture of colors that shone from those little wings in the sky. When a warm and comforting breeze approached I caressed it so gently that I doubt for a second the sensation so enigmatic, as if the air sought to mix. Then, 2 things happened that made your hair stand on end all night. The first was to see for once a slight smile in Itachi when touched by butterflies, he NEVER thought that someone like him could look so ... relieved. A few seconds, only that hard when the weight of something metallic and cold in the air was present. He could not speak, not even breathe. He never saw him arrive when his masked companion held a handful of butterflies and in his hands disappeared into dust. That chill was real, he could barely hide it when he heard a different voice.

"Finally..."

And another second later he was the same again as the Tobi. By instinct, he knew what he had to do, beat him and play along, leave Itachi. It was only a moment but his body recognized the true terror, that moment marked his decision. Who was Tobi, was dangerous and would not stay to find out because this time he felt he would risk more than life being with that subject.

It was an extraordinarily rare event, and on any given day, something unusual happened. Butterflies flew, painting the sky like a great cloud of boreal colors in every corner. In the most unsuspected places, from the sea to the icy winds, from the desert to the forest, in rocky cliffs and in territory forgotten by man. Many people wondered what kind of phenomenon this was, the villagers, merchants, lords and hermits thought it was something harmless, almost a miracle since that wave had warmth where it will go.

The Kage took this a bit differently, it was not an attack, but it was not normal, they had no idea of the purpose or of this energy. The Raikage watched with blind anger a symbol on the arm of his brother Killer Bee. A brand that could not be removed but did not know what it meant. In Iwagakure, the Tsuchikage looked at the mark in Han with suspicion and searching for command answers to find Roshi and deploy spies to find out what was happening with the other villages.

In Konoha, Tsunade looked surprised at Naruto in his office. He expected everything, less calm and relief in that look, the hope reflected in his blue eyes brought a certain tranquility.

"It's her, I could feel it, I do not know what this is but if we can figure out how to use this to our advantage ... We can find it." Sakura was still examining his arm with a somewhat reserved look. Sai seemed too tense and quiet, with good reason why the first to deny the idea was Hikaru. I did not understand what was happening in the mind of this shinobi as he was winning everyone's hatred. Shikamaru was very quiet, in a corner with Kakashi.

"You should not be here," Tsunade warned, however Hikaru ignored and proposed insanity. Send him alone to find out about this phenomenon. The tension escalated to a point that had to intervene.

"Calm down everyone, do not call them here because of this"

Finally they heard something of what he had to say, without information about this phenomenon he decided to take precautions and send Naruto to train at Mount Myoboku. But he refused to leave until he received news of Gamakichi, he had not returned yet, he could hardly stand the wait, days had already passed.

It took about an hour to convince him, with the intervention of Kakashi and Sakura, he had no choice but to follow orders and start preparing things. She was left alone with Shikamaru and Hikaru, she did not want to stop talking in front of Team 7 about this other situation she had in her hands.

"Well, I will not repeat this, so you better listen." Both are relieved of their duties for a week, I will not tolerate a disaster like yesterday in my village, I do not care what they have to do, but they better resolve this. Strength and intelligence is what Konoha needs. "

"... What annoying." It was all Shikamaru said, not caring a little about pretending to be nice.

"He has to let me out, he does not understand what is at stake, Danzo has already authorized my departure, including ... those old ones." There was something in the tone of urgency in Hikaru's voice that made it difficult to ignore his request. What were you thinking? No, this gave him a bad spine.

"Unless you want to open your mouth, I suggest you follow my orders, I'll talk to those old people." He could not take any chances, but Hikaru took a step forward.

"He can not do anything, I'll go." It's a fact. "He could not stop it when he quickly left the window, but Shikamaru was after him.

Hikaru evaded his shadow jutsu, he did not intend to be immobilized, Shikamaru did not yield a bit. It was not until they finally reached the Uchiha District that they had a chance. He tripped him so he could immobilize him, he was furious, he could not help it.

"I'm fed up, you let her go, you give her up and now ... do you think to go after her? If you do not tell me what's going on now I swear to you that I will hand you over to Ibiki to take everything you can by force"

Hikaru gave him a dry laugh, of those brief and insulting sardonic ones before challenging the young Nara with a golden and fulminating look.

"Really, do you think so? Are you so hypocritical?" He paused, showing such intense anger, both were losing patience. "You think I would leave ... the only family I have, you really are more imbecile than I thought, everything I do is to protect her"

"Then say it!"

"I CAN NOT IMBÉCIL! That's what I'm trying to tell you!" Shikamaru really saw him in despair, he did not know exactly what to think. "If I could say it ... I would have already done it, something that is sure is ... if you do not let me go ... you will find it"

"What are you talking about?" He kept holding him back, although he was aware of how much time he had left before he could escape. I was also preparing a plan to hold him in that case, while waiting for this shinobi. His face in conflict, fighting something he did not understand.

"She's not ready yet to face ... that person ... UGH! It's too much to explain ... If you really want to know, let go ... and I'll give you the parchment."

Shikamaru did not know what to think, he did not really know many factors, he tried to find some hint of a lie in his eyes. It could be, he was facing the elite of Konoha, someone who worked for Danzo, someone who could have the perfect mask. She had trusted blindly for her friend, for the love she had for him, it was ... logical to doubt now. Even in their looks, he was not sure, for once Shikamaru doubted his intellect.

"It's ... all I have left" Something in Hikaru's voice ... something in that look ... it gave her a chill. It sounded like the supplication of a lost man.

When something bothered him, Gaara took a walk outside his office. His conscience still uneasy for having written lies to a dear friend, but it was a very complicated matter, he had not yet received an answer and that worried him a bit. Would you suspect something about the letter? No, maybe not. I was just a bit paranoid, that's why I needed these breaks. Although considering what might happen if Naruto decided to come here, for once he decided to trust his spirit companion.

Interestingly having had Shukaku before helped him adjust to have company from time to time, it was interesting. Even the orphans liked having someone else to play with. More than anything Shion and Shun twins, Ren seemed to be a rather curious man who enjoyed listening and was also helpful. Contrasting with his appearance, Gaara was comfortable with someone who did not harass him with questions and who sometimes filled the silence with stories about the sea and great mountains.

As he passed his usual round through the underground town he was glad to know that things were going well, he was about to see his most recent visitors when the little Midori ran from the temple, screaming, worried, intercepted her on the way and barely He listened to the news, the sand flowed urgently.

This time I could feel it, finally found 2 figures coming out of the temple. He recognized Sora, trying to support Kaoru's weight. Steeped in completely, the white kimono looked like a second skin. His body moved instinctively toward her. The worry that had accumulated was dissipated to the touch of her skin, she trembled, she breathed deeply, she looked tired but alive. He sent Sora to call doctors and notify his brothers. Kaoru could barely open her eyes, it seemed that the light hurt her.

"Gaa-ra?"

"Quiet ..." Soon he took her to the house, it was no surprise that Isamu was the first to arrive. While I ran to change clothes, Gaara stayed in the room waiting, it was a complete chaos. Too many people in one place, he had to leave his brothers to take the children who followed Sora and ordered Sasuke to keep his companions at bay.

It was not until the night that she was able to sit down next to her friend. Feeling the restless sand on the necklace hanging on his pale neck. Someone else came in, Sasuke offered him tea and took a seat on the other side of the bed. In the silence, many things went through his mind, the tea curiously brought him an aroma almost as comforting as the sight of his friend breathing.

"You do not sleep?" Sasuke interrupted his thoughts, while drinking tea silently. Gaara nodded and answered.

"I just ... I wait." Neither was he sure what to expect, but Sasuke just nodded.

Now that he thought about it, this was the first time they were left alone. It was involuntary, but seeing him reminded him of Naruto and that discomfort from before returned to his chest. This time he understood the feeling of his friend, that time he confessed that he would have to leave the village on a trip he might not return from. The cold of that night was not only the wind, but the idea of losing someone who did not look at him with fear, but as an equal.

It took time but he understood why the idea of saying goodbye was so difficult. The few people he considered important were a family for Gaara. I would risk many things for their welfare, and for her ...

His hand was already on his cheek, as if he wanted more proof that he was really there. Tibia, but strong ... another pale white hand took him by the wrist. The pressure was slight but perceptible, a serious look as their eyes collided in the night. Kaoru turned to the window in Sasuke's direction, he let go and waited a few more seconds before whispering.

"If he catches you ... he will not let you go"

Without knowing what to say they continued drinking the tea, until the last drop. Curiosity was what led Gaara to follow Sasuke out. Passing through the empty room towards the kitchen, it was already late.

"Sasuke ..." It was different, saying his name out of nowhere, though not unpleasant. The Uchiha stayed there waiting. "Thanks for today"

Without his support, I would not have been able to reassure Yue, or have time to solve the problems of that afternoon. Although I did not know him as much as Kaoru, I could see things that she did not, reflections of his past. That's why I wanted to know ...

"Have you found your way?" The restlessness in his heart, still present, why he recognized the feeling in Sasuke's eyes. And when he looked at the door where his friend was resting, Gaara knew what it meant. Something bittersweet, a twinge in his chest was his reaction. But I could not blame him, Kaoru could make you believe in yourself in such a natural way. Her friend, although stubborn and somewhat different, conveyed warmth. It was natural ... that people like him and Sasuke would look for some of that light.

"When this is over ... I just want a quiet life" Sasuke confessed in the silence, walking to the living room to take a seat.

"If you work hard ... I think you could have it" Whatever his vision was, he felt that he should encourage that dream. Personally, he also wanted to stop fighting and take care of his loved ones, and maybe ...

"Be careful what you say" Sasuke interrupted his thoughts, directing his gaze to him. "Maybe you do not know what I mean but ... we have issues to resolve" That feeling of competition was not always common, but this time Gaara accepted the strange promise.

He sighed tiredly, he was going to continue the conversation but again "the wave" returned. The strange phenomenon that took like 3 times throughout the day. Looking at Sasuke, he noticed that it was also touching his chest, frowning.

"You know ... what is this feeling?" He put his hand to his chest, hoping that he could also feel that threshold of electric warmth. It was strange but comforting, his body felt ... light.

"I thought you would know ... did not he say something to you?"

No, as soon as our spirits met, they left us. Even though they knew they could be here, this time it was different. Something was happening and Sasuke also sensed it.

Isamu finished gathering the residual energy, opening his eyes to find that his companions waited patiently inside the temple.

"I hate being the last one," he complained honestly, trying to ease the obvious tension in others.

"It's not bad to be slow from time to time," Ren replied, leaning his head on the pillar.

"You have more work than us, what did you expect?" Kaname was lying with his arms crossed and his eyes closed as if he were asleep.

"And ... do you know anything about Shiori?" Harumi approached, as serious and formal as ever. Sometimes Isamu wondered why he chose these souls in particular.

"No, but it will be better that way. His silence was the confirmation he expected, he did not want to admit it but it was not good news. So many years trying to decipher the location of ESA threat to discover that the situation was more complicated than they thought.

"We have to prepare it, we have to make it come back" Harumi was the first to propose the most crazy idea, as always, she was not afraid of anything. Since she was mortal, that woman proved to be someone who faced whatever it was with the high look and the firmness of her spirit, that was what her heart emphasized over all the souls at that time.

"No, it's crazy, to make our presence felt like that will definitely ruin our partner's efforts, I know how much you want to fight, so do I. But we can not be so careless Harumi, we do not even know what phase he is in."

"Risking your position is not an option, and I've been thinking ..." Kaname finally sat down and spoke confidently. "We need time, and we can do it if we follow Sasuke's plan"

Isamu recognized the value of his proposal, although while they were arguing he felt something different. An aberration in the environment was a millisecond but I knew it was that energy. The others were silent to feel the same, Kaname was the first to invoke his spear and attack. Intercept the only exit, Harumi created a barrier around the temple and Ren put the earth trap. Blocking all escape Isamu approached the creature that sneaked into its territory.

A red frog, he knew very well. "What a shock Gamakichi has given us"

"Pe-But ... how the fuck do you know my non-name?"

"What do we do with the intruder?" Ren asked a bit curiously, touching the frog that was still struggling to escape.

"That depends ... what brings you here?" Yes, this was an interrogation. Quite simple since the more he fought the more he got tired.

"Why ... Why can not I ...?"

"It's the barrier, believe me you will not leave until I say it Now, if you stop resisting I'll treat you well, I mean, if she finds out you're here ..."

"What have they done to her?" I could not help her with so many people but ... if the boy finds out "Gamakichi seemed annoyed, Isamu decided to choose a different path.

"That girl you're probably looking for is my friend, Naruto knows me so you can relax."

Gamakichi looked at him suspiciously, Isamu signaled to Ren to release a bit of his ground prison to the frog.

"You see, but ask Jiraiya." Well that name if it made the difference I expected, a little more calm I let everyone relax except Harumi, who still maintained the barrier. That demanded another explanation a little long to the frog as it did not have much information. Although he was sure that it did not make sense to Gamakichi what he had heard, it was dangerous to let it go like that.

"... So, can not I tell Naruto STILL that Kaoru is here?"

"No, that will put the two in trouble. You live on Mount Myoboku, do not you?" Before returning to the blond fox, ask Gamamaru what would happen if you opened your mouth.

"Do you know the old toad?"

"Pff, who would forget that cocky frog? He still owes me a couple of swords" Kaname was the first to speak, pointing to the sky with his fist and Ren giving him a friendly pat on the back when he laughed.

"Do not blame him for your bad luck. Anyway, everything went well that day." Ren smiled amicably when he approached the frog again and put a hand on his head while biting his lip.

"Oh, although you're a bit taller than when we first met him, how's that toad?"

"Stop nonsense, be serious boys" Harumi again reprimanded both as an older sister would. Isamu sighed, he was no longer surprised by his way of being.

"Yes they are rare" commented Gamakichi.

"Do not tell me" They did not have all night so he decided to give everyone a blow to silence them.

"Oh, yes, how long have you been following us?"

"Hum, like 5 days I think."

"Oh, well you're late so ... could you deliver a message for me?"

"Why not contact him as usual? It's faster" Harumi asked serious, Kaname replied somewhat mockingly with a semi smile.

"And shout to the world, Here we are, come for us! Haru, it's not prudent"

"But if we receive Sagara's messages because ..."

"You are forgetting Haru ... the ... energy" That silence to the woman with a sad look. Gamakichi had no idea what they were discussing but agreed to give the message.

"Look for Hikaru, I hope you stay in Konoha, tell him he can not move from there, he has to protect the village and Naruto, just tell Jiraiya what I'm going to tell you.

So Gamakichi heard everything while his legs trembled.

"Akatsuki will go after the Jinchurikis, Kaoru knows where they are so we will go for them and protect them Jiraiya, I need you to leave false trails and high-energy traces away from Iwagakure and Kumogakure." Anything to buy time, Naruto will be fine if it does not come out of Konoha, and ... I hope to thank you later. "

"And ... I can not mention the girl, why?" Gamakichi looked somewhat nervous, but he did not blame him.

"You saw her, she's not in condition, if I learned something living in that woman's body, it's that ... whenever she gets hurt, someone comes for her, she'll just distract others, you do what I tell you."

"You are not my boss ... but I have no other"

Harumi raised the barrier and let Gamakichi disappear, that night Isamu stayed with them planning what to do in the following days. His enemy was someone fickle, unstable, intelligent and unfortunately strong; To underestimate it had cost them a ... friend many years ago. They could not afford it this time, they all saw this as the second opportunity, to amend their error and perhaps restore balance to nature.

Yue was a man, well he considered himself that way. The next day that Kaoru returned from the temple was her birthday. Actually, I just wanted one thing and I did not want to celebrate without it. He spent all day at his side, helping Matsuri, Temari, Gaara and Sasuke when they came to visit her, doing anything. He even went with Hinta and the others to ask them how to relieve a little the fever he had. He woke up in the evening at nightfall with a slight tired smile.

"Yuu" It was all he said before his stomach roared again, he helped him eat and he spoke relieved of the things he had done. Filling the silence, hiding that he was scared, this time he wanted her to lean on him. That's why she closed the door to her father and Sasuke, this was her time with her, she appreciated his concern but ... only Kaoru could understand without speaking what she was feeling.

Besides his pride would not allow him to cry (again) in front of his father, except Sasuke, whom he began to admire for his cunning and his character.

"You do not notice the passing of the seasons here," he commented as he wiped sweat from his forehead.

"Yes ... I do not even know if it's late autumn or we're already in winter" I kept commenting.

She smiled at him kindly and took his hand, soft but firm. Caressing with his thumb while humming, he could not speak very well apparently, but just listening to it was already a relief.

"he ... now I understand why you almost tied me to bed that time in the hospital, how those bandages stung" Unconsciously he put his hand to his neck unable to look at her.

I should not, but ... I was still afraid. She did not know it but the first night she locked herself in the temple, he waited outside looking at the door, scared because Isamu had said "Maybe he will not come back" That night he called her several times. "Please ... come back ... mother"

And for saying it ... on the 7th day he thought it really was a curse. That maybe calling her mother had attracted a misfortune and ... they had taken her away. It was that night that he could not sleep, when I talk to Sasuke, who unwittingly ... he cried again. And to think that he had treated her so badly, and still I do not abandon him. I did not expect to find relief from his mother's friend.

"I would never leave you, no way"

It was strange, but it comforted him in his way. His hand on his head, just there being the contrast to the cold night, just reminding him that he was not alone.

"How do you know?" I needed an answer, whatever it was that confirmed everything was going to be fine. What was right? What I did not expect was the following.

"Because of the way he looks at you." Sasuke took him for a walk, jumping from the ceiling, confused by what he said, followed him into the night. It was on the lake while they looked at the reflection of the bright stones that he spoke again.

"I've only seen her like that once ... she really loves you." And they stayed there for a while while processing what it meant.

"Do not leave someone you love ..." He did not say more, but he took some water and splashed his face a moment after surprising him. Slowly he smiled at her in such a ... strange and familiar way. He had seen the same smile on his father, one day they went fishing, in his old hometown.

He recognized what that smile meant and he knew that without wanting to ... Sasuke had confessed to envy him. Envy for having the love of his mother, he did not have much time to think about why he proposed training for a while to make him sleep of fatigue.

And that's why he did not want to be seen now, in a way he was protecting both of them from thinking things. Not now, first I wanted him to recover.

"This ... well" It hurt, I could see it, but I was still worrying. So he stayed to sleep that night with her, for once crying with happiness feeling his hands on his head and promising that tomorrow he would be the man his mother needed.

Utakata did not despise the stay in this place, frankly it was a relief compared to his long journeys. Having to be always on guard while resting, even if I missed the wide green meadows or looking at the sky, this sanctuary had its own charm.

I was seriously considering the offer to live here. In the meantime I saw things develop, it was strange to think that a person would sacrifice so much for trying to save other Jinchurikis. No one in his village had cared for him, other than ... his teacher, or so he thought.

I was curious to meet them, but I was not anxious to make new friends. In case I already had some vibes with these people. The most unbearable was Karin when Sasuke was nearby, Utakata did not find anything good in a woman who offered to bait any man. So I respected Sasuke's patience not to send her away. Suigetsu was a somewhat eccentric and sadistic but not unpleasant companion, encouraged him from time to time to train and at times talk about life in Kirigakure.

I had never met so many people, I usually avoided it so it was difficult to adapt. Although it seemed that Yue was very confident, since the woman returned, it seemed that his new role was to be an assistant. The second day Yue brought him from one side to another through the underground town collecting herbs, food, water and clothes. Visiting people, exchanging herbs for medicine, running back to the side of the woman who smiled at her and although she will not speak, she asked him with gestures to watch over the boy.

I did not see the problem, only it was strange that the woman will treat him with cordiality. The third day Yue stayed with her while he followed Gaara and the others to the temple. It seemed to be the safest place to talk, this time even the spirits manifested there, except for the woman who had probably stayed with the boy.

And Gaara was the first to speak, explaining that Isamu had approached him yesterday to tell him about the plan they had to execute soon. A team would go to Kumogakure, they would have to convince the Jinchuriki to come with them and avoid fighting. For obvious reasons I could not accompany them, so the first team would be Suigetsu, Karin, Jugo and Yue. Sasuke rejected the idea immediately, but Isamu intervened.

"Harumi and Yue can identify the seal easily, the chances of starting a fight with them on the team are minor, if you were in their place, it would take days to just locate the Jinchuriki, and frankly, it's easier for Yue to get closer. before without raising suspicions in Kumo. "

Isamu approached Sasuke and I do not hesitate to give him a zape, which left Utakata amazed by the simple fact of reprimanding him like a child.

"Also, I need you here, it's time for you to learn how to use Kaname's full potential, you and Gaara will train with me while the first team comes back."

"But how daring, hit my Sasuke like that" Karin muttered annoyed

"I understand you're a creepy guy but ... Sasuke is our leader" Suigetsu refuted.

"It's okay" Sasuke silenced any other protest. This time, the spirit of Gaara, Ren, took the floor.

"Isamu, do not forget to mention the communication"

"Ah, right" the spirit responded, sighing "For security, we can not send any spirit as a messenger, so we will limit ourselves to the traditional, we just have to find an animal that does not ... flee"

"I'll solve that with Yue," Sasuke said confidently.

"Well ... I think that was resolved." Kaname cut the silence, seeing that his partner seemed anxious.

"Very well, you can prepare, you will leave tomorrow." said Isamu seriously.

"It's really happening, in the end ... we'll destroy Akatsuki." Suigetsu looked excited, Sasuke took a moment but nodded and the three left the temple. Kaname saying goodbye with a gesture, only stayed in the temple Utakata, Gaara and his spirit.

"Utakata I am grateful to you for your support and I hoped not to have to ask for more but a situation has arisen." Isamu turned to Gaara and began to rub the hundred, it should not be good news.

"We recently received news from an ally, the mission that we found was postponed but it is vital to start now."

Then Ren approached him and bowed as if apologizing, he did not seem happy. "Akatsuki has a ... powerful ally, we have not told anyone else because they could take very radical actions, Gaara agrees to keep this at bay until it is absolutely necessary to reveal it."

Utakata already felt that whatever it was, it could not be good. "We need you to go along with another team to create distractions away from Kumo, we have the advantage, they do not know where the Jinchuriki is, and we think that if you leave impressions of energy and traces that can attract attention ... we will gain time."

"I can do it alone" he replied quickly but Gaara denied it emphatically.

"No, putting yourself in the crosshairs is not the point, if something happens to you, we won't know anything, that's why this team will stay with you, to protect you, however ... you'll have to leave tonight."

And that's how Utakata found himself at the door looking at his team, Temari and Baki saying goodbye to the Kazekage. Looking at the night sky for the first time in a long time, hoping to have no problems and come back. He almost smiled, realizing that he was beginning to see that cave as a home.