Twelve

Several weeks long weeks filled with individual training and strategic planned since Narutos victory against Deidara and acceptance into the Akatsuki.

Naruto tapped his fingers to the beat of an old song as he waited around the big stone table. Itachi had called an urgent meeting saying that they needed to discuss their attack.

After a few seconds of waiting ,the Akatsuki appeared one by one until eventually they were all turned towards Itachi, questioning why they were needed so urgently.

"As you know we plan to attack the leaf village as soon as we get the opportunity." He paused for a second, as if gathering his thoughts, "At the moment their is no missions being carried out, which means all ninja are in the village."

Naruto smirked at his words, "Now usually we would wait until the village is weak and most ninja are gone, but wheres the fun in that? Besides, theirs more people to kill this way."

It seemed as if Itachis statement revived everyone, "So we're going to attack them now?"

Itachi nodded at Narutos words, "Yes, first thing tomorrow, so get some rest. And remember," he added as an after thought, "stick to the plan and be sure not to give them the satisfaction of your death."

At that, Naruto exits the meeting area to go to his room, excitement filling him up at the thought of getting to attack the village tomorrow.

After all this time he was finally going to get his revenge on those sick monsters.

Suddenly, Itachi was standing in the doorway to his room, "Yes? Is something the matter?" Naruto questioned at Itachis actions.

"Will you come with me? I need to show you something. Its very important."

Naruto thought about it for a second, if it really was important than why not, also, it would make the time go by quicker if he had something to distract him.

Naruto stood up and Itachi, taking that as a yes, turned around and walked out of the hideout, Naruto following him closely behind.