Now this was not going to be an easy task, especially on my brother, who was starting to stretch his chakra thin already. However, it pretty much relied on him completely as to whether or not we would be getting out of here alive.

"Itachi, you need to put me in a vision of my memories, preferably the one where I first came into contact with this group. Where i got the first bounty. Bunbun Hidego. I sent Juro out to find out a source of howling and a dark aura. I need to be able to follow where he went and what happened to him. It was the only time we weren't together." I rushed out. The scroll was in a memory! Just not mine, as the leader wanted us to be led to believe. 

Itachi blinked. "Why?"

"Just trust me, my brother. I'll fix this. I need you to be able to do this for me." I gave him a soft look and smiled. "I can fix this. I can share some of my leftover chakra with you if need be, but you need to keep me in there for as long as you can." 

"Very well. Take care sister. Come back to us." In a rare show of caring, he gently kissed me on my forehead. Thats when I knew that he was doubting if we would both come out of this. "Lay down. This will be tricky, but not impossible."

I nodded before laying down. "I have faith in you. I love you, brother."

As I closed my eyes, I was pulled. 

-MEMORY- 

(^A/N^ Remember that at this point, Juro's and Yuuki's minds were still connected, as she is still a Jinchuuriki. Therefore she is able to follow what happens in the memory.)

Another howl wet uup and she became silent. "I have to agree with Juro " Sapphira muttered. "I don't like the feeling of this either. It's.....evil"

*Juro, I want you to go and see if Jin, Neji and Shikamaru all can feel the aura. Make it quick.* I said gently.

*Of course Yuuki.* 

Itachi's timing was perfect. Now just to find out what happened to my wolf. 

As Juro's golden form took off towards the howling, I followed. 

As the trees grew more and more dense, I noticed a particular scent in the air. It was a smokey, but also earthy kind of smell. But there was something sick with it. Something...very wrong.

Judging by Juro's reaction, he was being affected by it.

He started to run crookedly, and unable to keep his feet going where he wanted them to go. He was throwing his head from side to side, presumably to try and shake off the effect.  I had never seen him like this. He ended up falling over himself, landing with a thump and a yelp.

I knew then that it was a drug. It must have been incredibly potent, or directly targeted towards him to effect him to this degree.  

With a growl he struggled to his feet. "What is this? What is happening to me?"

A rustle in the trees on the right, followed by a cackle. "I didn't believe him when he said it would work, but yes it did! Yes it did! Look! I've nabbed myself a wolf! A wolf with many tails! A demon wolf! How precious!"

Juro swelled to his larger size. Hopefully his increased body mass would protect him where his mind and body might fail. How dare this human commit such a dirty trick? He must get back to Yuuki as quickly as possible. "Release me, you snake, and I may just spare your life. Although my partner may not."

"Oh no! No! No, no, no! I couldn't possibly! You see, this is how I have my fun! I highly doubt that your master would think of you as her partner! You? I mean really." A figure emerged from the leaves, before landing in front of the wolf. Cloaked in all black, with glowing velvet eyes that screamed insanity. In his hand, a crimson scroll. 

Of course he had it.

Juro growled at the insinuation that Yuuki thought he was a lesser being. He knew that was not how she felt. He had seen and felt her thoughts, so he knew this was untrue. However, the fact that this male thought he had any right to tell him what Yuuki might be feeling, infuriated him. How dare he presume what she felt!

"My name is Rokumo." With a bow, the male introduced himself. "And you are the magnificent Ten Tailed Demon Wolf. Yuuki is your master. I have heard that Jinchuuriki know the names of their demons, would I be privileged enough to hear yours?"

"Never." Going into defense mode and bristling up his fur, he snarled "What do you want, you velvet eyed snake?"

"Well, first I want you my good wolf pet, to sit and lay down. I want you to keep your eyes - those beautiful golden eyes - open. When I place this scroll in your brain, I want you to forget this conversation ever happened. You see, the most magnificent thing about this scent is that you are bound to do whatever I say until I say so! Isn't that great?"

The wolf howled out his rage. "You think I would be unable to tell that someone has placed something in my brain? Or that I would obey a mere human who is lesser than Yuuki? You are more foolish than I thought you were!"

But I could see his legs starting to give out. They were shaking. The only thing keeping him on his feet was sheer will. He gave in a little and sat down. I knew he would lose this battle. There was nothing he could do about it. I felt like crying. 

"That's the beauty of it! You see, once the scroll has been placed into your body, it turns into tiny little particles that then get absorbed into your bloodstream, which means you won't be able to feel it. It goes in as a solid and then melts away! Isn't it just fantastic? Well, it stays that way until someone watches this memory and figures out where it is stored. But who is honestly going to work that out?" A shrug. 

Juro is filled with hope. Even if he somehow forgot this moment, Yuuki's memories and his were connected. She could still see if she would just look. He knew she was smart enough to figure it out. He just hoped that even in his worst state, he would not fail her. 

"Anyway puppy. Lay down. Keep those eyes open. Don't bite or make a peep. Once this is all over, you can forget this happened and you can do whatever you wish."

Juro couldn't refuse the direct orders. This drug....my poor Juro didn't stand a chance. 

The last thing he sees is the scroll quickly coming towards his eye, and then pain.

-PRESENT-

-Yuuki-

I came out of Tsukuyomi crying. I felt a weight on my shoulder and heard panting. Turning to my right, I found Itachi leaning against me. "Thank you brother." 

He nodded. "Did you find your answer? Can I release him?"

"Yes." 

Juro came out of the genjustu screaming.