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The Guardian Complete Edition Part 5
The final segment!
Beware of manga spoilers!
Chapter Twenty-two
The masked man strolled casually toward Itachi, Hana, and Shisui, apparently unthreatened. When he stepped into the light, Itachi could see that his mask was a slightly different design than the first time he had seen him, and his hair was shorter, but he had no doubt it was the same man.
"I see you brought backup this time, Itachi." Madara observed, his one eye seeming to linger on Shisui for a prolonged moment, "Not surprising after out last meeting. Tell me, have you improved at all since then, or will this be as disappointing as last time?"
Itachi did not have time to an
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 4 by Ricochet2002, literature
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The Guardian Complete Edition Part 4
Part 4 of 5!
Chapter Eighteen
It had been several days since Itachi's diagnosis. He had not slept well since. His parents had been unusually invested in him since he had told them, always wanting to sit down and talk, constantly asking him how he was feeling. He knew he should have appreciated it, but in truth, he could not stand it. He just wanted things to be normal. It further reinforced his decision not to tell Shisui and Hana. He could not tolerate any more sympathetic looks, especially from them.
Itachi was determined to maintain his normal routine. He got up at the same time, did the same morning training regimen, then ran with Hana
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 3 by Ricochet2002, literature
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The Guardian Complete Edition Part 3
Part 3 of 5!
Chapter Twelve
It had been nearly a week since Itachi's strange conversation with Danzo Shimura. Shisui had still not returned from his mission, and Itachi was growing impatient to speak with him about what Danzo had said. He had yet to find anything worthwhile in the historical records regarding Madara Uchiha. All in all, he was feeling rather useless, and the fruitless hours in dimly lit archive rooms were not helping matters. He now looked forward to afternoons with Sasuke and Naruto. There at least, he felt as if he was doing some good while helping them train, even if he did end up spending a lot of time breaking up sparrin
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 2 by Ricochet2002, literature
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The Guardian Complete Edition Part 2
Part 2 of 5!
Chapter Six
It had been several months since Itachi had begun his assignment as Naruto's bodyguard. He awoke one morning to a day he dreaded. Some might have called it an important day for him, but Itachi would have preferred that it just be forgotten. It was his thirteenth birthday.
Itachi slipped out the Compound early to avoid his family and made his way to his morning post. Captain Arata was on duty when he arrived.
"The Hokage wanted me to send you to his office when you got here. I'm supposed to stay on duty until you get back."
"Do you know what it's about?" Itachi asked, apprehensively.
"Not a clue, but hurry it up.
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 1 by Ricochet2002, literature
Literature
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 1
I decided to release the complete, edited version of The Guardian in five segments to appease the DeviantArt file size limits.
I own nothing!
Chapter One
Twelve year old Itachi Uchiha had just been inducted into the secretive ranks of Konoha's ANBU. Even at his young age, he was already a well-known Jonin, feared by the enemies of the Leaf. He had made the decision to join ANBU knowing that there was little glory to be had in the assignment. Most of his missions from here on out would be highly classified; unknown to the village and unacknowledged by its leaders. Itachi had chosen ANBU because of a philosophy taught to him by a man he con
The Guardian - Chapter 26 - Final Chapter by Ricochet2002, literature
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The Guardian - Chapter 26 - Final Chapter
Well, folks, this is it! The final chapter!
I do not own Naruto!
Chapter Twenty-six
It was the day of the Academy graduation. Itachi was stood in the crowd of spectators, watching as the students were called up one at a time by their instructors. His parents were also somewhere in the crowd, but Itachi had been doing his best to avoid them ever since they had brought up his engagement to Mariko the very first time they visited him in the hospital.
Sasuke's name was called. The boy stood up and walked forward calmly. He accepted his headband and bowed respectfully to Iruka. When he turned around, his expression was serious, but Itachi coul
The Guardian - Chapter 25 by Ricochet2002, literature
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The Guardian - Chapter 25
I do not own Naruto!
Chapter Twenty-five
Itachi watched as Shisui used the fallen rubble to bury his brother. Shisui's right eye was bandaged following the implantation of Obito's Sharingan. Hana had been hesitant to perform the procedure since it was not something she had ever done, but Shisui had insisted that she be the one to do it. It would have been difficult to explain to another medic. Itachi could do nothing to help. Hana had injected him with something that left him artificially paralyzed to prevent him from injuring himself further.
When Shisui had finished, he stared at the makeshift grave for a long time, "Please…don't te
The Guardian - Chapter 24 by Ricochet2002, literature
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The Guardian - Chapter 24
I do not own Naruto!
Chapter Twenty-four
Now alone, Itachi looked down at his right hand. It was beginning to swell and was a decidedly unpleasant shade of purple. He held it under a stream of water falling from the cracked ceiling of the tunnel to clean the blood off his raw knuckles. He knew he had probably broken the hand punching Obito, but at least the pain provided a small distraction from the rapid pounding in his chest.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He was willing to die if that was what it took to protect the village, but that did not make the prospect of blowing himself up any less nerve-wracking, particularly si
The Guardian - Chapter 23 by Ricochet2002, literature
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The Guardian - Chapter 23
I do not own Naruto!
Chapter Twenty-three
"…Obito? …Aniki?" Shisui asked, his voice strangled.
Itachi had been very young when the older of his two cousins was believed to have died, but his face was still clear in his mind. The right side of this man's face was horrifically scarred, but Itachi was sure. It was Obito Uchiha.
"That name means nothing to me." he said dismissively, "I'm not that person anymore."
"I-I don't understand… You… you died…" Shisui stammered.
"My life was saved that day for a purpose. I was chosen to bring an end to this hell you call reality. You shouldn't be trying to stop me; I'm going
The Guardian - Chapter 22 by Ricochet2002, literature
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The Guardian - Chapter 22
I do not own Naruto!
Massive spoilers in this and the following chapters! If you are not up on the manga, read at your own risk!
Chapter Twenty-two
The masked man strolled casually toward Itachi, Hana, and Shisui, apparently unthreatened. When he stepped into the light, Itachi could see that he was wearing a slightly different mask than he had three years ago, and his hair was shorter, but it was unquestionably the same man.
"I see you brought backup this time, Itachi." he said, his one eye seeming to linger on Shisui for a prolonged moment, "Not surprising after our last meeting. Tell me, have you improved at all since then, or will this
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The Guardian Complete Edition Part 5 by Ricochet2002, literature
Literature
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 5
The final segment!
Beware of manga spoilers!
Chapter Twenty-two
The masked man strolled casually toward Itachi, Hana, and Shisui, apparently unthreatened. When he stepped into the light, Itachi could see that his mask was a slightly different design than the first time he had seen him, and his hair was shorter, but he had no doubt it was the same man.
"I see you brought backup this time, Itachi." Madara observed, his one eye seeming to linger on Shisui for a prolonged moment, "Not surprising after out last meeting. Tell me, have you improved at all since then, or will this be as disappointing as last time?"
Itachi did not have time to an
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 4 by Ricochet2002, literature
Literature
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 4
Part 4 of 5!
Chapter Eighteen
It had been several days since Itachi's diagnosis. He had not slept well since. His parents had been unusually invested in him since he had told them, always wanting to sit down and talk, constantly asking him how he was feeling. He knew he should have appreciated it, but in truth, he could not stand it. He just wanted things to be normal. It further reinforced his decision not to tell Shisui and Hana. He could not tolerate any more sympathetic looks, especially from them.
Itachi was determined to maintain his normal routine. He got up at the same time, did the same morning training regimen, then ran with Hana
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 3 by Ricochet2002, literature
Literature
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 3
Part 3 of 5!
Chapter Twelve
It had been nearly a week since Itachi's strange conversation with Danzo Shimura. Shisui had still not returned from his mission, and Itachi was growing impatient to speak with him about what Danzo had said. He had yet to find anything worthwhile in the historical records regarding Madara Uchiha. All in all, he was feeling rather useless, and the fruitless hours in dimly lit archive rooms were not helping matters. He now looked forward to afternoons with Sasuke and Naruto. There at least, he felt as if he was doing some good while helping them train, even if he did end up spending a lot of time breaking up sparrin
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 2 by Ricochet2002, literature
Literature
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 2
Part 2 of 5!
Chapter Six
It had been several months since Itachi had begun his assignment as Naruto's bodyguard. He awoke one morning to a day he dreaded. Some might have called it an important day for him, but Itachi would have preferred that it just be forgotten. It was his thirteenth birthday.
Itachi slipped out the Compound early to avoid his family and made his way to his morning post. Captain Arata was on duty when he arrived.
"The Hokage wanted me to send you to his office when you got here. I'm supposed to stay on duty until you get back."
"Do you know what it's about?" Itachi asked, apprehensively.
"Not a clue, but hurry it up.
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 1 by Ricochet2002, literature
Literature
The Guardian Complete Edition Part 1
I decided to release the complete, edited version of The Guardian in five segments to appease the DeviantArt file size limits.
I own nothing!
Chapter One
Twelve year old Itachi Uchiha had just been inducted into the secretive ranks of Konoha's ANBU. Even at his young age, he was already a well-known Jonin, feared by the enemies of the Leaf. He had made the decision to join ANBU knowing that there was little glory to be had in the assignment. Most of his missions from here on out would be highly classified; unknown to the village and unacknowledged by its leaders. Itachi had chosen ANBU because of a philosophy taught to him by a man he con
The Guardian - Chapter 26 - Final Chapter by Ricochet2002, literature
Literature
The Guardian - Chapter 26 - Final Chapter
Well, folks, this is it! The final chapter!
I do not own Naruto!
Chapter Twenty-six
It was the day of the Academy graduation. Itachi was stood in the crowd of spectators, watching as the students were called up one at a time by their instructors. His parents were also somewhere in the crowd, but Itachi had been doing his best to avoid them ever since they had brought up his engagement to Mariko the very first time they visited him in the hospital.
Sasuke's name was called. The boy stood up and walked forward calmly. He accepted his headband and bowed respectfully to Iruka. When he turned around, his expression was serious, but Itachi coul
The Guardian - Chapter 25 by Ricochet2002, literature
Literature
The Guardian - Chapter 25
I do not own Naruto!
Chapter Twenty-five
Itachi watched as Shisui used the fallen rubble to bury his brother. Shisui's right eye was bandaged following the implantation of Obito's Sharingan. Hana had been hesitant to perform the procedure since it was not something she had ever done, but Shisui had insisted that she be the one to do it. It would have been difficult to explain to another medic. Itachi could do nothing to help. Hana had injected him with something that left him artificially paralyzed to prevent him from injuring himself further.
When Shisui had finished, he stared at the makeshift grave for a long time, "Please…don't te
The Guardian - Chapter 24 by Ricochet2002, literature
Literature
The Guardian - Chapter 24
I do not own Naruto!
Chapter Twenty-four
Now alone, Itachi looked down at his right hand. It was beginning to swell and was a decidedly unpleasant shade of purple. He held it under a stream of water falling from the cracked ceiling of the tunnel to clean the blood off his raw knuckles. He knew he had probably broken the hand punching Obito, but at least the pain provided a small distraction from the rapid pounding in his chest.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He was willing to die if that was what it took to protect the village, but that did not make the prospect of blowing himself up any less nerve-wracking, particularly si
The Guardian - Chapter 23 by Ricochet2002, literature
Literature
The Guardian - Chapter 23
I do not own Naruto!
Chapter Twenty-three
"…Obito? …Aniki?" Shisui asked, his voice strangled.
Itachi had been very young when the older of his two cousins was believed to have died, but his face was still clear in his mind. The right side of this man's face was horrifically scarred, but Itachi was sure. It was Obito Uchiha.
"That name means nothing to me." he said dismissively, "I'm not that person anymore."
"I-I don't understand… You… you died…" Shisui stammered.
"My life was saved that day for a purpose. I was chosen to bring an end to this hell you call reality. You shouldn't be trying to stop me; I'm going
The Guardian - Chapter 22 by Ricochet2002, literature
Literature
The Guardian - Chapter 22
I do not own Naruto!
Massive spoilers in this and the following chapters! If you are not up on the manga, read at your own risk!
Chapter Twenty-two
The masked man strolled casually toward Itachi, Hana, and Shisui, apparently unthreatened. When he stepped into the light, Itachi could see that he was wearing a slightly different mask than he had three years ago, and his hair was shorter, but it was unquestionably the same man.
"I see you brought backup this time, Itachi." he said, his one eye seeming to linger on Shisui for a prolonged moment, "Not surprising after our last meeting. Tell me, have you improved at all since then, or will this
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