Preparation for the Immortal Duo

General POV

Ishizu was relaxing in Konoha, as he knew it would take a while for the immortal duo to track down Yugito. The Sora arc would not happen as his chakra was already inside the 9th container and the filler people were either dead or not important. Except for Fuka, of course.

The free time Ishizu had he used on working in his Fuinjutsu. While he was an expert or even the best living sealing expert, he knew that what he could do wasn't the top.

Fuinjutsu could do anything. One just had to look outside the box and find the way to do it. Ishizu expected 1 or 2 weeks to experiment, but during his training, an unexpected guest arrived.

Ishizu didn't expect to use one of the reverse summoning scrolls he gave Naruto in case he wanted something from him to use.

"You want to speak to me, Naruto?" Ishizu asked, curious why the blond boy came to him.

"When I, together with Sasuke, fought Orochimaru, there was this man who helped us. He was also the one who fought me in the Valley of the End and later was present in the Akatsuki base. At first, I thought he was an enemy, but the more I see him, the more I believe he is helping us. Helping me; for whatever selfish reason. He uses Wood Style, and he mentioned you. Can you tell me about him?"

Ishizu looked surprised at that mention. Well, how to tell your student about your other secret persona?

"Hmm, a wood user outside Yamato? Ah, yes. I remember a certain individual who matches your description. I first met him during the 3rd Shinobi War. He saved me from certain death and told me to repay him a debt the next time he came to me."

"What kind of debt?"

"While I had my suspicions about the Uchiha and the incoming massacre, I wasn't sure what to do. It was then that he came and told me to repay the debt. I had to secure the Sharingan's of the fallen Uchiha during the massacre. It was a secret, and the only ones who know are him and me. Why do you ask?"

Ishizu looked at Naruto, hoping he would buy the lie. It would probably work since Naruto was more concerned about the person than the things he has done.

Naruto was thinking deeply before a deep sigh escaped his lips.

"It is because I want to know why the massacre happened. Konohagakure isn't all sunshine and happiness. During my childhood, I wanted to be Hokage so others could acknowledge me, but the older I got them more I saw I had people who acknowledge me. Even if it was only a handful. The others, especially civilians, would never accept me as one of their own. As time went on, I realized I was not loyal to the village but to the people living inside. I want to know the truth behind this village to see if I should even be loyal to it."

There were only a few instances Ishizu didn't know what would or could happen. This was one of them. Knowing Naruto, Ishizu expected him to be extremely loyal to the village, but his presence and interference caused some things to change.

Ishizu did not want Naruto to hate the village and desert. Where would he go? Would this be a desert Naruto fanfictions?

'No. Not gonna happen,' thought Ishizu.

The easiest thing to do was to kill everyone who was not accepting Naruto. That meant the civilian who hated Naruto as well as Danzo. Naruto could rule over a much better Konoha that way.

But that would be stupid. People could change; at least some. The Pain Arc would be the point where people would acknowledge him since he saved them and became their hero.

"Ok, let's calm down. First, let's talk about the massacre and then about your inner conflict."

Ishizu explained the problem with the Uchiha Clan, but leaving Obito out of it. How Danzo was an *** and what it could have prevented if he just died.

"Wow Sensei. You really hate this counselor. I have seen him sometimes and he gives me creeps."

Ishizu frowned when he thought about Danzo.

"You have no idea how I want to kill him."

Naruto raised an eyebrow. Admitting to killing a citizen of Konoha wasn't something one should do.

Ishizu rolled his eyes.

"I am telling you this because I trust you. That man, while indeed he did a great job stabilizing Konoha during times of war, he is a man out of his time. He did many horrible things in the name of Konoha and while he is better of dead. Unfortunately, I think Sasuke wants a piece of him first."

"Yeah, he was the one who made the massacre happen. So what should we do?" Naruto asked, hoping his Sensei knew the answer to such a tough question.

"Simple: We train until we are strong enough to change things on our own. We should focus more on the Akatsuki since they are the bigger threat out there. They extracted the Ishibi so they are going for the Nibi, Yugito Nii. I believe our mutual friend is going to prevent that. I don't know why they want the bijuus, but knowing a handful of villains, I think they want to rule the world with a massive weapon such as the Bijuus. We just have to find out. You, Naruto, have to find a way to let the fox help you."

Inside Naruto's mind, a certain fox snorted.

"As if. I would not even change my mind if Madara Uchiha was alive."

If Ishizu could hear him, he would have laughed. The irony.

"Train your body and next time we meet I will help you with the fox."

Ishizu POV

My seal showed me that Hidan and Kakuzu were moving from west to east. They would move to Kumo and there they would find Yugito. The seal I put on Hidan was a tracer with which I could locate him and not a Hirashin to where I could teleport.

The two options were to move to the two immortals and wait for the fight or find Yugito first and confront them. Since the two were near the fire border next to Takigakure, I had enough time to contort Yugito.

I took out a scroll and looked at it. While I could summon every panda from the Dumpling Dynasty, they also had a right to refuse.

I frowned, seeing the names blacked out telling me they couldn't be summoned. My frown turned to horror.

'This is the worst timing. Everyone is not available, and it seems the only option is to summon her. Please, Sage, have mercy.'

Using the summoning jutsu made a big, slim panda appeared. Her name was Yin Yin, sister of Yang Yang. The moment I summoned her, I was engulfed in a bone-crushing hug, knocking the air out of my lungs.

"My lover. You finally had the courage summoned me." I struggled to get free while being kissed on the head by her lips.

"Get off me, Shinra Tensei!" I flung Yin Yin away, but she instantly regained her balance midair.

"Stop you childish act. I have a mission for you, Yin Yin."

She turned her head, made a pouting face, and avoiding me. She was mad that I flung her away and interrupted our time together.

"Hn, I won't help you. You are always summoning Tau or my sister, but never me. This time I made special dumplings for everyone so you couldn't help but summoned me."

'She was the reason for this?!!' I screamed mentally. She sure was an evil panda. Using dumplings to make everyone unavailable.

"Fine. If you do this mission for me I let you cling to my for 5 minutes, but no touching important parts and not kissing on the mouth, ok?"

Thankfully, she smiled.

"What can I do for you, Panda Sage?"

"Go to Kumo and find the Jinchuriki of the Two-Tails," I showed her Yugito's Bingo Book picture.

"If you find them before the cat, tell me telepathically so I can prepare myself to teleport. Make a one-person sealing array and wait for orders."

Although Yin Yin was the most annoying panda with a crush heavier than her sister, she was also the youngest of the ones I used. She was neither strong like Denku nor fast like Long nor an expert in Fuinjutsu like her sister.

The best word to use for her would be Jack of all trades and a master of none. She could handle a Chunin, was fast as an average Jonin, and had enough knowledge to make a simple array to teleport.

Yin Yin nodded, gave me a quick kiss on the cheek, and vanished.

It would take some time before she reaches the land of lightning, but before she could I needed to prepare. You don't just go to interact with an enemy Jinchuriki and two immortals without preparing.

General POV

The Akatsuki members expect Hidan and Kakuzu.

"Why did we get here?" asked Deidara, annoyed.

"Because I have important news," said Zetsu.

"Then tell us. We don't have all the time," said Kisame.

"Orochimaru is dead," said Zetsu, and the room was silent.

"I say this: Whoever killed the snake, I will kill myself. How dare he or she take him from me," raged Deidara, missing the opportunity to get revenge on the Sannin.

"Speak, Zetsu. Who killed Orochimaru?" asked Pain.

"Orochimaru fought against Sasuke Uchiha and the Kyuubi Jinchuriki, Naruto Uzumaki. Orochimaru was betrayed by Sasuke and the Wood Style User Yamamoto. I don't know how and where, but it seemed that Sasuke trained with him and after he was strong enough they betrayed Orochimaru," summarized Zetsu.

Itachi's Sharingan was shining brightly, but he didn't speak.

Pain's Rinnegan eyes stayed open for a second before the Pain close them, ending the transmission.