Eita's POV

"Sasuke was totally out of line. I don't know what his deal was." I said as I cleaned the dirt off Naruto's face. Our mission to the Land of Tea went well. But after we returned so Sasuke could get healed up, he's been acting pretty weird. 

Well, more like an ass, actually. He challenged Naruto to a battle on the roof of the hospital and it got way out of hand. Thankfully, Kakashi was there to stop it. Naruto and I were back at the house as I was cleaning his room. 

"I think, despite the fact Kakashi stopped the fight, you were the one who won that battle." I said. Naruto grinned at me, in which I smiled back. "It doesn't look like he did any fatal damage, but I'm still gonna have a talk with that bastard." I said.

"Who? Sasuke?" Naruto asked, and I nodded. "Why?"

"So I can kick his ass." I said, standing up from the couch. "Eita, you shouldn't get involved with whatever Sasuke's going through. Yeah, he's a jerk, but what if-?"

"What if what?"

"Well... What if he... you know... hurts you?"

I looked at him, surprised, then smiled as I saw him blush. "I get it. You're worried about me." I said. "Of course I am, you idiot! You're my... you know..." Naruto blushed again.

"Boyfriend?" I guessed. "Something like that!" He somewhat yelled, his face turning redder. "Why wouldn't I be worried about you? After all, we're-"

"Dating?" I answered for him, my answer straightforward. "Stop that!" Naruto yelled as his face was about as red as a tomato. "Stop what?" I asked with a raised brow. "Finishing my sentences for me! It's like you're reading my mind!" He said.

"You almost sound embarrassed. You don't like it when I finish your sentences for you?"

"N-Not... Not really."

"Aww."

"What?"

"Nothing. You're just very cute."

I kissed his forehead and smiled at him. "Wait here. I'm gonna have a little "chat" with Sasuke." I said, heading towards the door. "Huh? You know where he is?" Naruto asked. "I might have a clue," I mentioned. "Just wait here until I get back. Okay?"

"Aye, aye, Captain." Naruto replied as he saluted me. I smiled at him again and waved to him before leaving the house. 

I leaped through the trees in attempt to find Sasuke until I finally did. I couldn't tell, but it looked like he was sulking. Pushing my angry thoughts aside, I stood in front of him, in which he lifted his head to look at me. 

"What the hell was that?" I demanded. "Get lost." Sasuke mumbled. "Not until I get an answer. Why did you attack Naruto? Are you seriously that jealous of him?" I said. A gasp escaped my throat when Sasuke grabbed the collar of my shirt and shoved me against the trunk of the tree.

 I grunted when my back made impact and I looked at Sasuke as he frowned at me. "Shut up." He growled under his breath. "Look, I don't know what your deal is, but quit acting like an ass." I said. For some reason, Sasuke smirked. 

"What, are you worried about me or something?" He asked. "I'd sound like an asshole if I said, 'I didn't give a damn about you', so I'm not. I wouldn't say I'm worried about you. I'm actually just concerned. You're worrying the whole team, so-"

"You seem to care an awful lot about me to come all this way just to talk to me." Sasuke interrupted me. "Um, I guess. What are you getting at, Uchiha?" I asked, frowning slightly. I know I can't be the only one who talked to Sasuke about his actions today. 

Kakashi must've talked to him, too. 

"Never mind. Listen, if I catch you hurting Naruto again, I'll-"

"You'll what? Kill me?" Sasuke asked with a smirk. "No, but I'm gonna make you wish you were dead." I threatened. 

Sasuke seemed to take that as a joke and laughed as he took his hands off me. I rolled my eyes at his humor and looked past him. "Uh, Sasuke... We're not alone." I mumbled. "What are you talking about?" Sasuke asked. I rolled my eyes and turned him around to show him what I was talking about. 

We were surrounded by Sound Five, or Sound Four for that matter. Kimimaro wasn't here, so I'm a bit curious to where he might be at. Either he's hiding or he's just not here. But I've got a good idea he might be hiding.

"Sasuke, we need to leave. Now." I said. "You know these guys or something, Eita?" He asked. "I'll explain later. We just have to get out of here." I said, tugging his arm. 

"Not so fast, Eita," Sakon said. "You're coming with us."

"Like hell I am." I replied. Sakon smirked at my answer. "I had a feeling we'd be doing this the hard way. Jirobo, now!"

I glanced behind me to find Jirobo there. "Move!" I shoved Sasuke out of the way and Jirobo grabbed me. "Let me go, you big oaf!" I yelled with a grunt. "Eita!" Sasuke ran towards me, ut I stopped him. "No, Sasuke! Run! Get out of here while you can!" I yelled. 

"I'm not leaving without you!" He argued. "Don't be an idiot! Just get out of here!" I yelled. "Jirobo, shut him up, will ya?" Sakon said. "Mmh!" I began to struggle like my life depended on it when Jirobo covered my mouth with his fat hand. 

"Eita!" Sasuke yelled. "Leave him be and think about yourself for a moment, Sasuke, and listen to what we have to say." Sakon told him. 

"Don't listen to him!" is what I wanted to yell out, but I couldn't due to Jirobo's hand. "We've come to make you a proposal, Sasuke Uchiha. If you come with us now, Orochimaru will give you the power you so desperately desire." Sakon informed. 

"Power?" Sasuke repeated. I shouted to Sasuke through Jirobo's hand, wanting him to run before it was too late, but my warning was muffled. "And what about Eita? What does he have to do with any of this?" Sasuke asked.

"The brat hasn't told you? Looks like you two aren't very close friends." Kidomaru said with a smirk. "Eita was once acquainted with Orochimaru, but he escaped about eight years ago. That's why we've come back to reclaim Orochimaru's favorite pet." Tayuya said.

I smashed the back of my head into Jirobo's face and did a front flip forward. Before Jirobo had a chance to apprehend me again, I quickly turned around so I was facing him, then used an Ice Style technique to freeze him in ice. 

"You knew Orochimaru this whole time?" Sasuke asked, frowning. I turned around and faced him. 'So, what? What's he getting so worked up about?' I thought. "What kind of power did he give you?"  He asked.

"Sasuke, don't even think about it. You have no idea what Orochimaru is capable of." I said. "Orochimaru will only use you! And once he's done using you, he'll-!"

"Time to put you to sleep, Shingeru."

I gasped when I felt someone from behind harshly hit the back of my neck, hitting a pressure point. I blacked out instantly and fell to the ground. The last things I heard were this:

"Sheesh, Tayuya. You knocked him out harder than needed."

"Shut up. He's quiet now, isn't he?"

"She's right. He won't be a problem anymore. Let's hurry this up and take him with us."