"Smart people may rule the world, but reckless and stubborn people protect this world." That's what I thought about Naruto. It's funny that people used to belittle and downgrade this guy but now, they're putting their trust on him as if he's the most compatible person to do everything.

What a lame.

I turned my body sideways and faced the window. Naruto and the other's still out for their rescue mission. I'm bracing myself to receive the news about Itachi's death and meeting Obito.

Shikamaru and I planned to do Danzo's execution after the rescue mission and before the invasion. I had to prepare our stage.

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"How are you feeling, Kashina?" Tsunade asked as soon as she saw me sitting on my hospital bed.

"Ah, I'm feeling good. Anyway, how's Jiraiya-sama? He still in coma?" I asked in concern.

"No, he just woke up earlier. He's now fine. Anyway, I've read your written report. Good job on escaping although I'm shocked that this fellow possessed the Legend." She stated but fear and worries were visible on her face. I guess, there is a limit to pain, but there is no limit to one's fear. Upon seeing me and Jiraiya's situation now, Tsunade probably got worried. I'm one of the special Jonin forces of Konoha while Jiraiya's one of the Sannin yet the enemy overwhelmed us.

I hold her hands and that made her snapped out of God knows what she's thinking. My gaze became soft when I saw tears forming in her eyes. I guess, she's scared. She got scared of the fact that Jiraiya and I almost die. But what she did was heroic. She send us to uncover the reality behind Akatsuki's leader.

She knew that there's a chance of us losing but she bravely fought her fears to send us. Hope that this could knock some sense to her and cherish Jiraiya more. Hope they could start their painful and toxic relationship, lol.

"It's fine, we're going to be fine. Trust Naruto, trust the village's ninja. There's nothing to fear. you aren't alone, Hokage-sama. No matter what happened or what will happen in the future, we're with you." And there she nodded before wiping her tears out of her eyes.

But I was surprised when she bonked my head using my chart. "Your parent's gone wild upon seeing your state yesterday. They told me that they'll beat you up in a pulp for being a reckless." She warned me but I didn't budge. It's not that I can do anything about it.

I mean, Pain is strong. And I'm in need to help Jiraiya. Where's the fun!? Come on. I could imagine thousands of frying pan flying towards me. Sigh.

"Setting that aside, I'm glad that both of you were alive." I smiled. That's all I need to hear for now.

"Ah Tsunade-sama, have you finished reviewing our reports about 'that'. " I asked. I'm referring to Danzo's execution after revealing everything in public. Tsunade's ANBU's were also aware of the plan since we're going to need their manpower to overwhelm the ROOT.

"Yes, everything is okay. How about your technique? Shikamaru have told me about this technique of yours. Anyway, It's sad that the Uchiha planned a coup before and faced sudden death from Itachi. This is the only justice we could do to lessen his burden. We're going to execute him publicly and let everyone understand everything." She stated and I just looked down and played my fingers.

"My technique is now okay. There has no aftereffects to the caster although using this may consume huge amount of chakra. But rest assured, I prepared my reserves for this." I told her with a smile.

Suddenly, we heard Jiraiya's groan.

"Done dreaming of boobs?" I teased only to earn a smack on the back of my head from Tsunade.

"Still early for your perverted jokes." She scolded and I chuckled.

Later on, mom and dad barged inside the room. Jiraiya on the other hand pretended asleep to escape my mother's wrath. Dad on the other hand winked on me meaning 'You've done your best, I'm proud of you' without mom, noticing. I bet, he's pretending to be mad. Good Grief.

"Nara Kashina!! You better have a better explanation to escape this! How could you trail Jiraiya-sama!!" arara, my mom burst out. "I'm aware of your abilities but sweetie! It's dangerous! Honey! Join me scolding this brat thinking 'it's not like I can do something about it'." Ah, she figured me out.

I really can't escape mom, aren't I? I suddenly felt bad for making her worry. It's not like I want this sight, I just can't do anything and I can't let Jiraiya die on me.

It's a luck that mom let this slide, for the last time. Although dad joined her admonishment, I just smiled and didn't say anything to them.

Night came and both of my parents went home. Only Jiraiya and I left awake to discuss what happened in the battle. The toad couple already warn Tsunade about what happened in the battle. They told Tsunade everything along with Jiraiya's hunches about the other Pain or Nagato's real body.

I'll let Naruto to deal with the discoveries about Nagato. For now, I just want to rest after our discussion.

"Kashina, I've been meaning to ask. What is that technique you used before we escape." Jiraiya asked as he crossed his arms on his chest and leaning his body over the wall.

"It took you for a while to ask, Jiraiya-sama." I smirked when I saw a confusion on his face. "Well, that technique is lightning but I manipulated its nature and made it combine with the wind around me. Felt that menacing aura around me, right? That's because the lightning and wind became visible." I explained. Well, Killua's God Speed still the best but with my wind nature inside, it made my technique forbidden.

"I see, it should be labelled forbidden. I think activating that technique consumed a lot of your chakra." He stated.

"Yeah, I don't think I'm going to write a scroll about this technique. I don't like someone using this technique for naught so I'm torn in between. Setting that aside, yes. It's forbidden, I already notified Tsunade-sama about my technique and we both decided to label it that. She only permitted me to use it and not teach anyone about this. It's kind of deadly and dangerous so I agreed." He only nodded before putting his sake out of his Kimono.

I'm hundred percent sure that Tsunade will beat him up tomorrow as soon as she smelled a faint scent of alcohol inside. This guy never learn, I'll leave this matter to Tsunade.

"Kid, I'm thankful to you. I already predicted that I'm going to die the moment I saw Pain's rinnegan. So I owe you this, kid." He told me only to earn a chuckle from me. It's not like I'm going to let Naruto's godfather to die on me.

I already let Itachi die on Sasuke's hands and I don't want Naruto to suffer anymore.

I sighed. Not wanting to think about Itachi anymore. I already accepted his fate and I'm sure that he isn't regretting this decision. He's so idiot but a kind hearted one.

"Don't be, Jiraiya-sama. It's not only me who felt the same. Tsunade-sama's eagerness to save you made her approved my proposed mission." I told him and he almost puked out his alcohol upon hearing my response. "What? It's obvious that she cares! What kind of woman do you think of her?! Heartless? Duh!" Even so, Tsunade's feelings towards him stay still... unpredictable. But I hope they could restart. They're one of the best ship ever.

Setting that aside, I'm sure Neji's going to ask me such question so I better brace myself. I'm hundred percent sure that we're going to fight over this. First in his 'Hate list' is me, doing such dangerous and reckless mission alone. I hope that I could escape my boyfriend's wrath this time.

"Psh, don't feed my ego, kid." Was all he said before throwing his pillow on me. I just rolled my eyes on him before opening the window.

I brought out my cigarettes and took a stick to light and inhaled. Now that our preparations were done, were now waiting for the right time to execute this. Man, hope that I could capture the beauty of the moon tonight. I fall into mesmerizing the beauty of the moon and didn't bother to pester Jiraiya anymore.

I closed my eyes after blowing the smoke out of my mouth. 'Hope things could get better.' And then I opened my eyes again. I tilt my head upwards to look upwards. Moon sure captures my eyes well.

Did I make you proud, Shisui? I didn't meddle on Itachi's wish even though I'm hardheaded before to complain and become a hindrance on his decision. Hope that you two, could met. I promise to look after Sasuke.

After my painful heartbreak towards Itachi, Neji was there. It's true that you can only find some rare flowers if you'd take detours. I'm glad Neji feels the same. He had save me from pain, I guess.

The next day, I woke up because of Shikamaru. He told me beforehand that Naruto's rescue mission was failed and they're up meeting Tsunade and Jiraiya now. I suggest last night that Jiraiya should send Naruto in Mt. Myoboku to train and learn Sage Mode. He, of all people knew that Sage Mode is the only mode that can tolerate Rinnegan.

I teleported Shikamaru with me and went inside our house. And to our luck, Neji's away with the gang. Tsunade deliberately made Neji away, I guess. She knew that he'll forbid me from doing things like this.

I took a shower and then wore my plain white shirt with Nara crest on the back. I wore my ninja joggers before going outside the bathroom to assemble my things. Shikamaru did the same and prepared his ninja tools as well as himself.

It's only natural to feel distressed. We're up against a sly fox, Danzo Fucking Shimura. We can be branded as a traitor if ever this plan goes off.

"You ready, bro?" I asked him in concern. This is probably the most difficult plan I've ever made for the both of us. Hope he'll adopted.

"Better. Are we going to work now?" He asked and I nodded. I had to do it right now before Pain Invasion. My clones and Tsunade's ANBU already put ROOT ANBU on their places. As for Danzo, I used my wood binding technique to put him on track.

"Yeah, It's now or never. Let's go!" Then we disappeared.

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I sent an eagle messenger to Tsunade, containing that Shikamaru and I were ready. I went to the plaza - where the people gathered the most while Shikamaru went to call every clan heads to watch the show. Tsunade's ANBU were now positioned so I made a Wooden Stage at the middle - which caught everyone's attention.

I made a single garotte-stage for Danzo and that made everyone surrounds us. Confusion was evident on their faces. But I could careless about them.

I brought out my scroll which contains Danzo's body and plopped him on his stage. I uncover his wrapped arms which made everyone gasp as soon as they spotted Sharingan's on his arms.

'Disgusting, old fart'

I didn't let Danzo to say anything, I immediately sealed his mouth before he could utter a word. Luckily, Shikamaru made it on time. The clan heads are already here with wide-eyes and speechless.

'Surprise.'

"TSUNADE-SAMA!!!" I removed my attention to everyone and spare some glances on Shizune. Kakashi and the other Jonin was confused on why Shizune's out of her breath.

"K-Kashina... Kashina's doing a public execution on Danzo-sama!" Ah, I see. I'm not flustered unlike Kakashi and the others. I'm actually happy that Danzo's end has finally come. That old fart gave Konoha such problems and now, Karma's coming to get him.

"Rest assured. I permitted this." I told them calmly. Kakashi and Neji's brows furrowed while the others asked me such question 'Why'. "Let's just go and watch Kashina's plan. Everything will be explained if you go to her direction. Everything." I don't regret trusting that kid and I hope this could help Sasuke and Itachi, the justice they've desire.

And then everyone disappeared to leave. I was left alone so I sighed. Jiraiya's also out to send Naruto with the toads so he could train with them. Hopefully, it could help defeating pain but since Kashina suggested this, it's not that bad to put a trust on that kid.

However, I'm sure that some things going on Kashina's mind. If she didn't let that out, she'll breakdown.