Chapter 8-Akatsuki's fight with the Upper Moon ends

The, now recovered, members of Akatsuki regain their consciousness. They all turned to look at one direction, Naruto's body. Although his body was still enveloped within the black flames, the consent healing his body had made it appear as if he was in perfect condition, if one would ignore the small burns appearing and vanishing constantly. If an outsider was to see Naruto they would think that the boy was just taking a small nap to rest peacefully in the sunlight.

Itachi's eye once more revealed his sharingan, the purpose being to remove Amaterasu from the sleeping body.

"His body's healing powers very strong, not even Amaterasu could seriously injure him."-Itachi addressed his worry towards his fellow members who had moved to surround Naruto's fainted body.

Pain gave a surprised look was given towards Naruto's remaining burns before they vanished, once more leaving Naruto's body looking just as he had before the fight started.

"He will be a really important member."-Pain stated, before lifting Naruto's body up and over his shoulder to carry him back to their base of operations. But much to his and the other Akatsuki members surprise, Kokushibo's body would shrink down to the size of a child making him look no older than seven or a very short ten year old.

"Hey? what just happen to scary swordsman from earlier?"-Deidara asked, confusion swirling around him once he saw the child on his leader's shoulder.

"The condition of him doesn't matter now, Deidara, for now we must make our leave with him so create a clay bird to take us back to base."-Pain said, seriously looking at Deidara who would only nod at the chance to develop more of his artwork.

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It would be some time later in the evening, after the sun had set that Naruto would begin to awaken. His eyes looking around the dark room he had been left, tied-up in. Struggling to move in his child-like form, Naruto's seem to age, shifting into a much older person before attempting to snap the ropes binding him.

"It's useless"-Pain stated, looking down at Kokushibo trapped body. Naruto could only move his head to watch him enter the room.

"Those bonds contain seals, you can't escape unless we let you go." Pain's Rinnegan eyes looking straight at Naruto's three pairs. Naruto didn't flinch under the gaze of Pain.