Chapter 45 - 44: Sasori and Deidara

The Arrid air of the desert feels toasty but the dust and sand is annoying. It's like going to the beach without the water and bathing suits. Even though they are disciples of Tsunade dosen't mean that they can produce more antidote for Sasori's poison, it's just the limited amount of resources the sand has. I went back and forth to see if we can make more but Konoha didn't have enough of the plants needed so like 3 more vials were made than the original. I took a stroll around the village but because I was from Konoha and even though we have a peace treaty, I was limited to where I was able to go. I didn't care, I just wanted to try the local cuisine and pick up some new spices, herbs, ingredients and recipes. The sand storms truly were a bother however. Naruto and the rest of the teams were guarding the lab where the antidotes were being made. Temari was escorting me around the village where I could go.

Sage: So, what is the most popular restaurant or shop around here?

Temari: We don't have much of a selection. Most of the life where we get meat from is scarce and with the frequent sand storms not many places stay open for long.

Sage: How long do these storms last?

Temari: Usually a few days.

Sage: Do you prefer rain?

Temari: We haven't had rain in months, so yes, rain is preferable.

I nodded my head then I clicked my tongue, this sand is annoying, it got in my eye. I jumped into the air and punched towards the storm. My punch caused an updraft killing off the turbulent winds carring the sand to subside. Clouds gathered quickly and a light trickle of rain started to fall. Temari was stunned. She has seen many shinobi with extraordinary strength do many things but that was within ninjutsu, never before has she seen anyone simply punch away a sand storm. Since I didn't want to get wet or muddy I floated everywhere and used my Ki to form a light transparent barrier to keep the rain away.

Sage: Well, since the storm is gone and we have rain we can continue right? You should close your mouth before you swallow a bug.

Temari: (Blushing). Yes let me show you the rest.

I picked some nice desert herbs and spices from a shop. Such a treasure trove of herbs and spices, Rosemary, Mint, Parsley, Oregano, Basil, Sage, Thyme, Dill, Fennel, Caraway, Chives and Cilantro. The people here barely knew what to do with some and couldn't even classify others. I bought as much as I could and in a Chef Gordan Ramsey kind of way I just wanted to say their food tastes like "shite". When I thought of that I couldn't stop laughing. With the storm gone, there was little to no chance of anyone sneaking in the village, since Sasori placed a mind control jutsu on a sand ninja beforehand it didn't matter. During Kankuro's encounter with Sasori and Deidara, Kankuro put up a futile effort but an effort none the less. Kankuro may have been poisoned but he was able to get a piece of Sasori's mask to track him down with. Still, Kankuro couldn't stop them from taking Gaara. Gaara should be somewhat drained by now. I returned to the group to see what the next steps are going to be. With the piece that Kankuro took Kakashi summoned his Ninken, ninja dogs, to track Sasori. Kiba didn't want to be out shown so he also participated. Shino spread out bugs in places that can give the group a warning when an Akatsuki member will enter the village. Sasuke was sitting there in his silent brooding and Ino gawking. Sakura and Hinata were finishing up with the lab. Naruto was prepping his tools and Sakura looked his way…

Hinata: Keep your eyes off my man you flat c.h.e.s.ted bitch.

Sakura looked away quickly. I could not stop laughing. Hinata, Ino and Sakura learned the medical ninju from Tsunade but they also learned her fighting techniques. The only one who slacked off during her training was Ino. The hierarchy of their discipleship goes from Shizune, Hinata, Sakura and Ino. Why Hinata then Sakura? Because Hinata put in so much effort into her training that her personality did flipped to it's polar opposite. From what Naruto has told me, Hinata gets aggressive with other girls when they are trying to get close to Naruto especially Sakura since Hinata knew that Naruto used to have feelings for her once before, but because of her new found strength, she already claimed Naruto as hers. Naruto told me that she still becomes meek when they are alone together though.

Naruto: (With a stern face). Hinata, be nice.

Hinata: But she …

Naruto: Hinata, all she did was look at me, maybe to ask a question, you are right here and I am not going anywhere, (Pulled Hinata to him and whispered in her ear), calm down, ok?

Hinata: Ok.

Hinata blushed and settled down. She still glared at Sakura. Once Kakashi's Ninken came back, but not all of them, we prepared to move. Since I killed Kisame, Hidan and Kakuzu I wondered who Akatsuki would send. Maybe Itachi with Konan or Pain himself will come to slow us down before they completely remove Shukaku from Gaara. If it is Pain then I will get my chance at Rinnegan. If I get lucky, Obito might show up as well. I wanted to fight Sasori and Deidara at the same time but that would disturb the growth of the others so I will take care of who ever tries to stop us. Besides I already got rid of half of their members so they are limited to Konan, Pain, Itachi and Obito since Sasori and Deidara are already here.

We found the trace scent of Sasori and began the plan to take them down. Old lady Chiyo took Temari's place as an escort and led one group to fight Sasori since he was her grandson. The ones to fight Sasori were Chiyo, Sakura, Ino and Hinata, Naruto, Shikamaru, Shino, Choji and Kakashi went after Deidara, Guy, Neji, Lee, Kiba and Me will take on who ever comes to help the Akatsuki members. After the groups separated Shukaku was already taken from Gaara. Sasori showed up in his arrogant manner. It pissed me off so I took a pebble and flicked it towards Sasori's Hiruko puppet. I broke the Hiruko and almost half of the Sasori puppet. When I saw the remains I laughed and told the ladies to be careful as I left. Deidara saw what I did and tried to leave as fast as he could but it didn't help. I spit at his bird bomb looking thing and popped it like a ballon before it exploded, dropping Gaara's body and Deidara. I grabbed Gaara and teleported back to the sand village. To my surprise Itachi and Obito came. The moment I saw them and they saw me they backed away slightly as the tremendous smile didn't hide my intentions at all.

Sasuke: Nii-san, this time you will die.