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Three Days Later....
Akatsuki HQ....
Tokyo, Japan...
The once massive building that had belonged to the Q Mercenary Association had been taken over completely, rebuilt and restructured to fit a new purpose, a new order. An new line of powerful shinobi known as the Akatsuki had taken over. Ruthless, powerful and swift.
They took on bounties, missions, killing those who deserved to be killed and preserving those who didn't. With them in town, order was restored, order that Jujutsu could never restore. They were hated outcasts, rebels and threatened to be hunted down Jujutsu sorcerers, and curses alike, but they still remained.
They were united unlike any other and indoctrinated to believe to serve a higher purpose. The Akatsuki was more than a group of fierce killers, it was a religion.
The outside of the building was as ordinary as usual.
Nothing flashy, just a worn out four storey building in the outskirts of Shibuya. But within, more than 500 able bodied men and women were gathered, assembled like soldiers, waiting. They were all garbed in the same dark long robes, with red cloud imprints, their faces solemn, their eyes fixed ahead.
It didn't take long. Multiple figures began to arrive. On a large podium, to their front, a tanned muscle head walked out. Dressed in an unbuttoned sleeveless dark shirt and pants with the Akatsuki red cloud emblem on them, his expression was anything but friendly.
On his back, a massive broadsword hung, he was barefooted, and his knuckles were taped. Dark brown shaggy hair reached his neck. He was the first to the podium. Grumbling inwardly, he unsheathed his blade and sat cross legged on the podium, resting his blade on his laps.
It didn't take long, another figure walked out. Garbed in nothing but long dark pants with the signature red cloud sigil, and a pair of Buddhist beads and bracelets, he walked out solemnly. Bald head, jacked, probably 6'0.
"Amithabha.. It's unlike you to be here so early, Ryouji.." The bald guy spoke with a small worshipping nod. Meanwhile, the tanned fellow only spared him a glance and grumbled. "I hope this meeting is that important. I had to travel for two while days from Kyoto .." The tanned man known as Ryouji grit his teeth.
The bald fellow shook his head with a calm face. "I asked Nagito to tell me what it was all about, but he refused, saying it was a little surprise ..." He clasped his hands together as if in prayer and took a set beside the tanned fellow.
After about 10 minutes, three more figures appeared. A tall fellow dressed in the normal standard dark robe. His dark long hair was tied into a ponytail. His expression, solemn and nonchalant. On his back, a large broadsword was strapped and covered with white bandages..
He walked over with slowly calculated steps. To his right, two beautiful figures flickered into existence. One blonde, the other brunette. One of them had her robes fashioned into a short skirt and a crop top. She wore glasses and had a book and pen in her hand, while the brunette was even more daring..
Hee robes were sewn into long pants, and the upper portion was just a bareback sleeveless crop top. On her back a large fan like rounded weapon hand freely. And she trot into the place with a small smile.
"Ah, how lively it is to have the gang back in one place. I nearly missed you all.." She clamored loudly, her eyes resting lovingly on the long haired fellow who mostly ignored her.
"Amithabha.. Kyoka is as fiery as always. But she is right. How long has it been? Three years since we last converged? It's nice to finally be together with the family..." The bald monk clasped his hands together and then changed before speaking, mostly addressing the fiery brunette.
"Does anyone know why we're here in the first place? There's lots of work and research to conduct back at my station, I don't have time to waste at all.." The blonde adjusted her glasses and closed the book in her hand.
"Right? I was on a mission when I got called up by fucking Nagito. Been hunting that fellow for weeks now. I'll crush him when I finally lay hands on him!" The tanned fellow, Ryouji clenched his teeth and made a crushing gesture with his hands.
"Back again, aren't we. Bickering like children..You lot have not changed one bit.."
The next moment, a calm voice silenced all five of them. They turned around in surprise only to see three figures appear within their midst in a swirl of wind.
Familiar faces. Nagito walked out in the signature Akatsuki long robes. A white spiral mask hang by his side. Megumi trod by his side with a black blade sheathed on his lower back, while Mei walked silently in front of them both, sighing in exasperation at their antics.
"It's the Madame!" Ryouji gasped, a bead of sweat dripping down his cheek, while the bald monk, Daisuke clasped his hand together and then chanted. "Amithabha. It's good to see you Madame." The two ladies instantly flunked Mei's sides approving of her wardrobe and admiring her dress.
"Oooh. Look at you, Megumi, all grown up. I wouldn't be shocked if you had a girlfriend already.. come tell us.." The two ladies then began teasing Megumi causing him to blush hard and lower his head.
Meanwhile, the tall dark haired fellow who had been silent all this while finally arose silently. His eyes never left Nagito's figure.
"Nagito.." He called out. "Reiji.." The blonde haired Nagito responded solemnly. "I hope to redeem the disgrace you inflicted on me during our last duel.." The long haired man spoke and instantly attacked. Cursed energy exploded from his core and he immediately utilized hand seals upon hand seals.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!!" A stream of water swirled to life around him and then coalesced into the figure of a huge dragon.
ROAARR!
It roared and then soared with the power to collapse a massive building. However, Nagito was unfazed. Despite the titanic monstrosity hurtling towards him with the full intent of crushing him. Instead, he weaved through a group of hand seals and then stretched out his clenched fist.
Then a wondrous phenomenon occurred. Right in front of him, a four trigram star shaped seal blurred to life, marked with ancient symbols and runes. The moment the water dragon struck the seal, space warped instantly, swallowing the dragon entirely. In a single moment, the incredible destructive power was nowhere to be found.
The next moment however, an explosion rocked the building for a moment. Those near the glass windows turned their gazes outside only to see a massive swirl of pressurised water crash into the abandoned buildings around, destroying them in the process.
Reiji, the long haired fellow looked on in shock and reacted quickly, his hand moving towards the handle of the wrapped broadsword on his back. However before he could even unleash it's terrifying powers, he froze.
Cold sweat dripped down his forehead, as the cold, biting sharp edge of a kunai rested on his neck.
Everyone looked on in shock. The battle was over before it could even continue. The soldiers were completely amazed, while the remaining four pillars, Mei and Megumi, had grim expressions.
None of them had even reacted to how fast Nagito had immobilized Reiji. Before they could blink, he was there.
This was a tough reality for most of them to accept. The fact that there existed someone, a member of their own family who could kill them as easily as their boss could, before they could even realize was unsettling..
But...
CAW!
CAW!
"Sigh. This place is as lively as I remember it to be.." Crows flew through the opened windows of the building and began to morph into the figure of a handsome young man. Everyone present who saw him paused for a moment.
Dark messy hair reached his neck, garbed in a dark grey high collared half robe with a large red cloud imprint on the back. The right arm of the cloak was exposed, revealing the long purple sleeves and pants he wore underneath. His head was covered with a purple turban that accentuated his already incredibly handsome look, making him appear like a rugged traveler.
On his right ear, a small black diamond shaped stone rested, adding a wicked feel to his appearance. He walked into their midst, gently, under the stunned gazes of almost everyone present. A long blade was strapped to his lower back as always, completing his signature look.
"What, has it been so long that you lot don't remember me anymore?" The moment he spoke, the six pillars walked out to him, one after the other in shock. The blonde and brunette were first, grabbing him in a tight hug on both sides. "We were so worried about you, boss."
"You should've taken us along with you!" They cried out while Sasuke rolled his eyes.
"Sigh. At least you both are still the drama queens I remember." Sasuke smiled and patted their backs. To the side, the tanned fellow wanted a hug, but Sasuke scrunched up his face and took a step back. "Oi, I don't swing that way, Ryouji." He pushed him away with a pat on the shoulder.
"Amithabha. Good to have you back boss." The bald monk, Daisuke bowed lightly. "Good to be back as well, Daisuke." Sasuke patted him on the back.
Reiji walker up next and bowed solemnly. "Boss." Sasuke sighed. "I guess three years ain't enough to warm you up to me, Reiji." Sasuke joked. And then came Nagito. He lowered his head like a little child and dropped to one knee, silently staring at Sasuke.
"Well done, Nagito. You took care of things properly in my absence. You're the best.." Sasuke helped him up and then ruffled his head like a little brother, before turning his gaze to the other two and walking up to them..
Megumi looked down, probably embarrassed to meet Sasuke's gaze. "You've grown kid. Fuck. You look like your father. Wish he could see you today. I hope the Kusanagi is treating you well, like it did me.." Sasuke said a whole bunch of things.
Megumi nearly shed a tear.
He patted him on the back and then went to the last person. Mei. He exhaled, when he saw her beautiful face. He wanted nothing more than to hold her close, but he restrained himself. The silence continued for a moment until she cupped his face.
"You look worn out. " She caressed his cheek. "Wandering does that to you sometimes.." Sasuke whispered, then drew her in and hugged her tightly. After about a few seconds, he left her embrace reluctantly and then turned to his soldiers. "Good to see you again BOSS!!" Their voices shook the building in unison.
"Good to see you guys too.." Sasuke waved at them smilingly.
A/N: Sorry guys. I've been so absorbed in trying to figure out possible routes for this story that I forgot I hadn't posted in a while..