Hatred Leads To Despair[Ino]

[UCHIHA SASUKE]

Winter had finally set into the ninja world as did the reckoning of the new war. Plotting had begun and on the outlanding of the Fire Nation was where Sasuke would begin to look for camp. As he moved slowly throughout a darkened city. Leaf Ninja strode through on missions but the hood and cheerily mood of the year had him paid no mind. Uchiha Sasuke continued to move silently until finally a face struck him as familiar. Yamanka Ino had just the left the town with a platoon following. Now this was an interesting development.

Without a moment's hesitation he decides it is time to warn a member of his old rookie nine. Perhaps one that even held feelings such as Sakura. At least claimed to. Sasuke landed softly on the ground outside as one of the members of the group realized someone was there. Not a mistake but calculated move on Sasuke's part as the team approached. Ino, the leader Sasuke presumed first. A quick flash was heard as wind would rustle by Ino. Before she could turn around, the smell of blood would engulf the air around the opening.

Scarlet shards of liquid soared through the air and landed on trees and the two ninja now facing each other. An empty stare with those red EMS eyes and a wide smile planted on his face would probably bring people to think that he had completely lost his mind. He stared so easily into the eyes of Ino. "It has been quite a while. Hasn't it Ino..?"

[YAMANAKA INO]

"Hokage-sama, are you sure?"

"I'm pretty sure."

She couldn't understand the mission. Kakashi didn't seem to know much, either. Just that her father sent word from Otafuku Gai. Saying that he wanted a platoon to investigate strange rumors. What rumors? Father didn't say, Kakashi didn't know, and Ino found herself worried. What could be so important he'd specifically ask for her? Or, a team of shinobi? Inoichi was an amazing investigator! He usually found out helpful intel for the village. So, for rumors to be a concern?

Ino couldn't explain it.. but she could feel a foreboding knot, as it tied itself in the pit of her stomach. She hadn't felt like this since getting called as back-up for Asuma-sensei and Shikamaru.

"Okay, I'm team captain." She said, glancing to the three Chuunin who were accompanying her. "It's late, I don't want any of you wandering off alone! Not even during sunlight. Just in case there really is a problem. Odds are better in numbers, right?" Getting the nods and agreements, she smiled. "We're a couple hours away from Otafuku Gai. I think we're able to make it in a straight run. So there won't be any breaks, unless necessary, until we arrive in the morning. Any complaints?"

And, none. Ino wasn't surprised.

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Getting past the gate, they exited and entered into the forest. Running at a slightly quickened pace. She didn't know why, but something told her to keep going. Not to slow down. However, she blinked. Noticing a teammate of hers, as he turned, and went the other way. "O-Oi! What did I say?!" Nose scrunching in frustration, she started to follow. Trying to pinpoint his location, as she stopped. That stale, metallic smell catching her attention. Blood? Did her teammate become injured?

Turning, watching as her other two teammates fell to the ground, cerulean eyes widened. Glancing into the maniacal expression. "S-Sasuke?!" Shock clearly visible, she leaned down and glanced to her teammates, checking their pulse.. they were dead. She couldn't even heal them. "W-What have you done?" She asked, tone angry as she stood up. Jumping a couple feet away. Making sure there was a distance between the two. Doubted it mattered, though.

"What the hell do you want?" Snapping, lips twisted into a scowl. Realization hitting. "And what are you doing so close to the village? You were banished."

[UCHIHA SASUKE]

Almost as though it was a question of morale, Ino asked what Sasuke had done. Was it possible that she still thought of some goodness being hidden deep within Sasuke? Oh how wrong she was. "What do you mean Ino, do you really elude yourself into thinking that this teams life meant anything more to me then a simple bastard of Konoha. Everything from that village spews in the Senju curse. Men who have cursed others for their own fortune." Sasuke said, a tune of disgust within his voice. No more than that, despair was found in his voice at the mere mention of the men at his feet. Blood pooling from their unmoving bodies.

His lips made a thin line as she asked him what he wanted. Interesting as it was, Ino was not that close to him as a genin. Part of his Rookie 9 but that was a long time ago. Hell she looked nothing of what she did when he last saw her. He, himself, looked incredibly different from then. His hair longer, body bigger, red armor now surrounded his Sound ninja clothes and Uchiha shirt. He almost could be mistaken as a brother for Madara at their similarities.

"Actually I was banished from the Land of the Shinobi. Even though I helped stopped Kabuto and Edo Tensei, yet was cast aside. So now my revenge has redoubled and will destroy the Leaf. If you really must know."

[YAMANAKA INO]

"Don't mistake me for Sakura."

Ino spoke loudly; clearly. Her voice showing obvious tones of disdain as her eyes narrowed. "I didn't ask you to spill your emotions. I asked what the hell you were doing here." She wasn't the same child and teenager as before. Granted, she cried when her friends mentioned killing Sasuke. Of course, this was years ago. But, still. She did. She shed tears. They weren't for such childish reasons, though. Ino cried because that was Sasuke they were talking about. He was the boy they all went to school with. He was the boy she watched get up during The Chuunin Exams. Cursed mark and all, and defend Sakura vehemently.

This Sasuke? He wasn't her Sasuke. Or, anyone elses.

Wondering where the last member of her squad was, she hoped he got away. Hoped he got lost and returned to the village. There wasn't anymore need for bloodshed. "Excuse me?" Making sure to take in every detail she could, Ino bristled. Destroy Konoha? "I don't know what your talking about. However, I'm pretty sure trying to kill the Kages during the summit meeting didn't help your characterization any." She was cold, and angry, and wanted a million more answers.

Now wasn't the time. Could she take on Sasuke? She wasn't a weakling, but with his Sharingan? She'd be pretty screwed. Why she had to keep her tough facade up and play her cards right.

"Leave." She said. "I don't wish to continue this conversation any further."

[UCHIHA SASUKE]

"I've said more than enough to explain why the Kages were attacked. They tried to protect Danzo, a man that had to die. One that pulled my brother along and trapped him in his own hell. The other 4 protected him." Sasuke said as he eyes began to glow red and his EMS shined bright. Who was this Yamanka, talking as though she's above the Uchiha. Above him, ordering him to leave..

Sasuke moved quicker than he had before, even when he killed the man. A speed never before seen, faster than he did when he fought Naruto. His sword was against Ino's neck, watching her eyes closely. "Dont ever.. order me into something again, Senju pig."