A Mother's Knight - Part 33

Once more Sasuke scoffed; he really didn't buy a thing the Uzumaki had just said. "For someone who has always been violent, that is rather amusing coming from you. You just restrict yourself because of your fears... You're a cold hearted person who has no care for human life."

Naruto raised an eyebrow hearing those words. "You, accusing me of being cold-hearted? That is rather ironic." The Uzumaki said. "To say I have no care for human life is an exaggeration. I am here because of feelings, you can look at it in other way you want... Have you been talking to my mother or Yugao?"

"What makes you think I have?"

"My mother it is... You sitting with Yugao is unthinkable." Naruto said. "My mother understands me in ways nobody does. Of course, she tries to act ignorant at times, but we have been together, I have always tried to be honest with her. When I reveal the whole truth, she will know because she knows me and is my mother..." Naruto trailed off before halting his movements. "We are here..." His tone had changed drastically. "Perhaps it is my mind playing tricks on me, but I can sense the snake nearby."

Before Sasuke could respond, Orochimaru spoke. "That is because the snake is here..." the sannin said. "You're late; I have been waiting for you for a few days now." The snake was leaning against a tree's trunk, hands folded across his chest. He was standing as calmly as he could, an aura of confidence seeping out of him in abundance.

When Sasuke saw the sannin; his eyes narrowed dangerously as the Sharingan flared to life. With how good of a sensor he had become, he would have thought that Orochimaru wouldn't have been able to sneak up on them like that. He hadn't sensed a damn thing, not until the Sannin spoke. He wasn't concerned about whether the blond Uzumaki beside him had sensed the sannin or not but by the looks of things, he hadn't either. Well, Orochimaru was known for his ability to hide.

This was just perfect anyway; they didn't have to waste energy destroying the snake's hideout to draw him out. With him out in the open, they could just get this over with this. Had it been a couple of years ago, Sasuke would have charged at the Sannin without even thinking. He was a little excited and he didn't want Naruto to take up all the fun... but now he had grown. There was no need to act recklessly.

"There were a couple of things that had to be sorted out." Naruto responded calmly. "It appears that you were aware that Sai was watching you and did manage to get your message across."

Naruto would not suspect Sai of being a traitor; if he'd thought that, he would have killed the former Ne agent. Thoughts of doubts were dangerous and could lead to some disastrous actions. It just wasn't surprising that Orochimaru would know about this. Orochimaru could not be underestimated despite being an arrogant person – he was still dangerous and to take away that from him would just be playing a suicide game with the god of death.

"What did you expect? I can smell one of Danzo's toys from miles away..." Orochimaru said.

"Why did you let him go away?"

Orochimaru shrugged. "There was no fun in killing him and he had no value as a useful experiment." The Sannin stated. "Besides, I was waiting for you. I have been itching to meet you again, Naruto-kun. Last time, I had to leave the party a little early because I had other engagements. But I am now fully prepared to entertain you." The Sannin said with a wide and confident grin.

Naruto stared at the grin for a long moment before shaking his head; this was Orochimaru they were dealing with, he must have done something to be this confident. Last time he ran way, but now he was ready to have a dance? There was something and that was a warning to be extra careful. The snake was an arrogant person, no doubt, but that didn't mean he wasn't harmless. Far from it, if given the chance, Orochimaru could poison you to death and that was something he had to guard against.

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