**Authors Note:
Today we finish Scroll 3 and hopefully by Monday I will have Scroll 4 started. I am so thankful for all of you that have read and supported this story. It really means the world to me and I can't believe how far we've come! :)
Also with the publishing of this chapter the poll is now officially closed, you have all cast your votes and Rin's future partner has been chosen. As I said this will not be announced till sometime in scroll 4!
So please enjoy the closing of scroll 3 and keep your eyes opened for Scroll 4: Rin Uchiha [Shippuden].
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Kakashi
Fu had been transferred to Rin's area of the main house. Korra, Akira, and Hibiki had worked out their schedule to keep watch and Rin had managed to perfect her Fu impression. Later today Danzo would be heading out. This was our final meeting before everything was brought to action.
"So Naruto and Yamato, good choices" Rin complimented as she looked towards us. I noticed her eyebrow raise as she looked over Naruto.
"What happened to you?" She asked.
"The Kumo ninja, they wanted information on Sasuke" He replied. Rin pressed her lips together in a tight line before sighing.
"If we weren't on such a tight schedule I'd confront them myself" She muttered.
"I'm fine Rin, really" Naruto assured her.
"Well the offers there if you want it" She replied, anger in her voice. Yamato cleared his throat taking her attention.
"Kakashi has yet to inform us of the nature of this mission" He pointed out, changing the subject.
"Right, sorry. I'm going undercover as Fu, one of the root ANBU Danzo has chosen to accompany him to the summit. I know Sasuke will be there and I've ..."
"We're going after Sasuke!?" Naruto exclaimed and I caught his arm, forcing him to sit and covered his mouth.
"Quiet down. This mission is technically an act of treason. We don't need any unwanted attention" I said quietly and Naruto nodded. I let him go.
"Look, I need you to get this straight Naruto. My mission is to go after Sasuke, I will be the only one in direct contact with him. I do not want any of you involved unless necessary" Rin said firmly.
"So if we're not there to help you with Sasuke, then why are we going?" Yamato asked.
"Kakashi will act as you team's leader, your mission is to protect me if needed. You are my back up plan in the event Danzo realizes I'm not Fu or Sasuke loses it. If I'm not in immediate danger, then none of you are to be seen or heard" She explained and Yamato nodded.
"Got it" He replied.
"So no outbursts alright" She stated glancing at Naruto who sighed.
"Alright, alright" He reluctantly agreed.
"Other than that I have one more request"
"What is it?" I asked and watched as she unwound her Katana from her belt.
"I need you to take this with you, Fu uses a Katana but his differs to much from mine plus the engraving on the handle is a dead give away" She explained. I reached out for it and I could see her reluctance as she let it fall into my hands.
"Any trouble comes up and I'll be sure to get it to you" I assured her and she smiled slightly.
"Thanks Kakashi" I nodded and noticed Rin turn her head as an ANBU stepped in from the hall.
"It's time" She said and I realized it was Korra. Rin released a slow breath and nodded.
"Alright, you all know your jobs?" Rin asked, double checking for the last time. We nodded and she looked back at Korra.
"And the others?"
"H will be taking the first watch, A will take second and I'll be taking the late one" she replied.
"During the day A and I will switch out as you to insure others still see you around" Korra confirmed and Rin nodded. She started hand signs and I watched as the jutsu transformed her into Fu. She took his katana off the table and balanced it in her hand, frowning slightly before slinging it over her back.
"The mask?" Yamato asked.
"No masks, summit regulations" She replied, but in Fu's voice.
"Be careful Rin" Korra warned and she nodded.
"I'll see you guys once were back, and thank you again for all your help" She replied. Korra nodded.
"Good luck" She added. Rin grinned but it was a little weird seeing it on Fu. She stretched before looking back at us.
"Let's move out"
Sakura
"He did what?" I said in disbelief. Sai stared at me, allowing to process the information. He had come to inform me of Naruto's meeting with the Kumo ninja. I knew something seemed a little off when he left with them and I was stupid enough to let him go alone.
"But he never sold out Sasuke" He assured me.
"Not only that but he had asked that I not tell you this, so you wouldn't worry" Sai explained.
"I don't know where he's going now, I have my mice following him but I believe he may be on his way to the summit to beg for them to pardon Sasuke"
"B-But Rin dealt with it, they can't..."
"It would seem they have lost their faith in Rin or simply don't trust Danzo to follow her orders" Sai replied.
"Danzo has yet to recall his order and word of it spread quickly. Rin's defiance has only reached so far, even your comrades are arguing..."
"Wait, what?" I demanded.
"Th-The other rookies they're meeting about Sasuke now" He replied.
"Show me" He nodded and I followed him from Lady Tsunade's tent. They weren't far off, hidden in the midst of piles of lumber. Ino was sobbing into her hands while Tenten and Choji comforted her. The others simply stood by, listening.
"Stop crying Ino!" Kiba shouted and Jazmine punched his arm.
"What? It's not like we can change anything" He said shortly.
"You know how she's felt about Sasuke all these years" Tenten argued.
"Things are different now, nothing we do will make a difference" Kiba replied.
"Are you sure about this? If that's Ino's reaction, then how will Naruto and Sakura feel" Shino mused. They all seemed to realize then I was standing there, I guess they had expected me to be the same as Ino and part of me wanted to. The other part however, was simply annoyed.
"What's going on?" I asked.
"Danzo's kill order on Sasuke, I told you..."
"Kakashi-Sensei said Rin would deal with it" I said, interrupting Kiba.
"I know but Danzo hasn't retracted the order" Kiba argued.
"Lady Rin did meet with him" Neji added and we looked to him.
"She denied the request, if they act against Sasuke then they act against Rin and whoever has allied with her" He explained.
"Danzo won't listen to Rin, and I doubt those Kumo ninja will either" Shikamaru said as he walked up.
"None of you can decide this without her! She's the Head of a Clan now, she isn't like us anymore. You all need to respect that!" I argued.
"And they do" Shikamaru replied calmly.
"But we don't know where she is" I raised my eyebrow slightly. Naruto was gone, Rin was gone and so are Kakashi-Sensei and Yamato. They had to be together but Sai didn't mention anyone else.
"Look I know what Rin's orders are and I know she promised Lord Hiashi she would deal with Sasuke herself but he's still her brother. We can't trust that she'll make the right the decision" Shikamaru explained.
"Some faith you have in your girlfriend" I said shortly and Shikamaru sighed as he glanced at his feet.
"We broke up" He replied simply and everyone became oddly silent.
"Regardless I have always known Rin well enough to know what she'd do"
"That was before Itachi" I argued.
"Rin's changed and you know it, and you can't read her as well as you used too"
"So you're saying you think she can kill Sasuke?" Shikamaru questioned.
"I think she's the only one of us that can take him and come back alive" Jazmine answered taking some heat off me. She jumped down from her spot beside Kiba as the others looked towards her.
"Look, regardless of what any of you want to do about Sasuke it doesn't matter. First of all Neji, Hinata, Ino, Choji and Shikamaru are all bound by the alliance that their clan Heads have made with the Uchiha. They can't do anything anyways as per Rin's order" She went on.
"Secondly even if they could or any of us could track down Sasuke, he would kill us. Rin is the only one who can fight him and survive, so stop sharpening your pitchforks and leave it to her" Jazmine finished firmly.
"I-I agree with Jazmine" Hinata said suddenly.
"L-Lady Rin saved me in the attack and fought alongside Naruto, if she says she'll deal with S-Sasuke then she will"
"Lady Hinata is correct, Lady Rin doesn't simply say things for the sake of it. I'm sure she already has a plan worked out." Neji agreed.
"And Lord Hiashi trusts she will do as she's said. So have your respective parents" He reminded and I noticed the briefly cross look in Shikamaru's eyes.
"See, so then we leave it to Rin. She's supposed to be our friend guys, we shouldn't be talking about her or her family behind her back like this" Jazmine pointed out and I could tell everyone felt a little guilty at her statement.
"Sai" I said turning to him.
"What is it?" He asked as I took his arm and lead him away from the group.
"Where are you going?" Jazmine questioned.
"I want to check on Lady Tsunade, I'll meet you at the medical tents" I replied.
"Sure, I'll see you once my break is done" I nodded and continued to lead Sai far from the group.
"Where are you really going?" He questioned.
"You're coming too" I replied and he raised an eyebrow.
"We're going after Naruto"
"Why?" Sai asked.
"Because wherever Naruto is that's where Sasuke will be and I'm not letting him do this alone anymore. I can't" I explained.
"Alright"
"Do you still have a trace on him?" I asked and he nodded.
"Good, I'm going to gather a team then we'll head out"
"How long will you be?" He asked.
"Not long, I already have two people in mind so be ready." I replied.
"We leave within the hour"
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Rin
So far neither Danzo or Torune had figured anything out. In fact, they were more annoyed that I had kept them waiting. We were well on our way to the summit. I couldn't sense Kakashi or the others near by which was probably a good thing; that meant neither Danzo or Torune could either.
"Lord Danzo, sir" Torune said suddenly.
"I know" He replied and I realized then we we're being followed.
"I haven't seen battle in quite a while, this is the perfect opportunity to get my muscles limbered up again" He replied so I stood back with Torune. Danzo stabbed his walking stick into the ground and reached for the bandages around his head. I could sense the ninja getting closer, going on the attack. I glanced at Torune who merely shrugged, so I chose to do nothing as well.
"Do not interfere" Danzo ordered as he lifted his bandages. The less for me to do, the less attention I would bring to myself. I saw no problem with this and for once didn't have an issue being on the sidelines of a fight.
"I'll take care of them" He stated as he began hand signs, his back still to us. I shifted my weight from foot to foot. The tree's rustled behind us and Danzo turned.
"What the f-" I managed to bite off the end of my sentence before Torune could notice. I heard the attackers fall but all I could focus n was the sharingan in Danzo's eye. I wanted to be sick, my stomach churned but that was quickly replaced with rage. I reached back for the katana only to have my wrist caught by Torune.
"He doesn't want us to interfere" He reminded me. I stared at Torune and fought the urge to knock him out.
"Fu" He said calmly.
"Are you feeling alright?" He questioned and I slowly let my hand fall back to my side. Torune nodded turning his attention back to Danzo. I clenched my fist, on the side he couldn't see and could feel blood in my palm as my nails broke through the skin. I glared at Danzo but he was focused on the attackers. I felt like I was shaking from the rage building inside me, I wanted answers, I wanted to kill him and I wanted to rip out his eye.
"Are you in danger?" The voice of the Jubi startled me, briefly distracting me from my anger.
"No" I replied.
"Your heart-rate has increased dramatically" He pointed out.
"Can't you see what I see?" I replied harshly and he went silent a moment.
"Ah, so would you like me to kill him?" He asked.
"More than anything" I replied.
"But I can't blow my cover yet" I admitted.
"Then you might want to calm down before your dark chakra releases" He replied calmly. I wanted to calm down, I could feel the blood in my hand and my jaw was beginning to hurt from clenching my teeth so hard. Danzo had taken out the first wave of attackers and I followed Torune's lead in backing up as the second wave came.
"Rin..." This voice made me freeze.
"Rin calm down, breath. You can do this" He said reassuringly.
"I-Itachi" I breathed. I glanced at Torune, hoping he wasn't paying attention. Luckily his eyes were still trained on Danzo.
"Don't get upset young Uchiha, I can only mimic his voice. You can only speak to him directly when I am in control of your body" The Jubi explained, but still with Itachi's voice. I released a slow breath and nodded slightly.
"It's fine, that's good to know" I replied, taking a few deep breaths as I attempted to settle down.
"Thank you, it helped" I admitted.
"I'll be alright, if I need you again I'm sure you'll know"
"Very well" He replied this time in his own voice. Danzo had taken care of the second wave of attackers. I followed Torune as we returned to his side. I could still feel the anger bubbling inside me but somehow managed to calmly meet Danzo's gaze.
"By you coming into the open, it increases our problems in lots of ways" Torune pointed out.
"I need to make sure this summit is a success, only then will it insure that the other Kage acknowledge me as Hokage" He replied as he took the Kage hat from his belt and put it on.
"Then even the Jounin council will have no choice but to accept me" He explained and used the hat to hide his eye.
"My time has finally come"