Blossom's new bloom
Disclaimer; I don't own Naruto
"Sakura! Sakura where are you?!" Tsunade shouted.
"Right here Shishou what is it?" replied her 19 year old ex-apprentice Sakura as she appeared before Tsunade. They were both currently in the hospital treating the injured and the sick.
"Sakura, do you remember what we talked about the last time you were here."
"Hai. You talked about how too many lives were lost and corrupted by Madara. Too many good shinobi taken before their time and how much the village is hurting, due to the after effects of the war. Also, about how we go in the state were in, by people meddling with others lives." responded Sakura sadly. Though I knew she would not cry, she has not cried since we lost Naruto a few years back when he battled Sasuke. Even after their victory over Madara, Orochimaru somehow ended up being able to take over Sasuke through the curse seal. Both Naruto, Sasuke, and many other shinobi of Konoha 12 lost their lives, Sakura, Shino, and Shikamaru are the only ones left now.
"The war has caused ongoing problems for years now and we just seem to keep losing our comrades and people left and right, thanks to the poor state of our village." Tsunade said.
"So what are we going to do, because things don't look good?" Sakura asked.
"We are going to fix this. However, the risk is high, fallow me." and with that they both went to the Hokage tower, into Tsunade's office where Shizune and Tonton were. They both looked sad and exhausted, just like all the remaining shinobi." Now I called you here cause your the only one I can trust on this mission. It is a double-s class ranked mission."
"Double s-class? Is there even such a rank?" Sakura questioned, slightly shocked.
"Yes, now listen when I became Hokage and went through the drawers of this desk I found this scroll." she took out an old-looking scroll." This scroll contains a special jutsu that if Madara ever new existed he would have destroyed all of Konoha before we even had the chance to defend ourselves. The jutsu is a time-travel jutsu."
Sakura just stared shocked into silence, so Tsunade continued "With this you can go back to before the war, before the massacre, and before the kyuubi attack. You can change the future for the better and save everyone."
"B-but Shishou why me? I mean i glad you trust me enough, however Shika would be-"
"Sakura I'm sending you because you are smart, you have surpassed me in medical and physical strength, and you are the one who need to change things. You have made ANBU and worked with the strategist of our forces and you will not doubt my choice. Now I have already packed you a bag of what you will need also a scroll for sensei, when you get there tell him and whoever he trust everything and why your there."
Shizune walked over to Sakura and handed her a backpack that contained clothes, weapons, and a small fortune to get her settled in nicely all in a few scrolls." Good luck Sakura-chan, please change the future for the better." said Shizune through her tears.
"Hai Shizune-nee, I will make sure this future never comes to pass again!" said Sakura with determined eyes that made the older women proud.
"Now my successor, get ready." and with that, Tsunade activated the scroll and a strange sign appeared under Sakura." You can do this Sakura, we know you can."
"Thank you, Shishou." Sakura said with a small genuine smile, one that people haven't seen in a years. Then finally she disappeared.
(poke)...(poke)...(poke poke)...(twitch)...(poke!)
" Will you please STOP poking me it hurts!" Sakura said in pain, with her eyes still close as she rolled off her back.
" Sorry lady, I just didn't know if you were alive." came a boyish voice.
" So you poke her repeatedly to see if shes dead?" came an arrogant voice moving closer.
" Shut up teme! It worked didn't it?!" yelled the boyish voice.
" Ow can you please not yell I kinda have a headache." Sakura asked,while putting a glowing green hand to her forehead.
" Sorry..."
" Obito what did you do now?" came a slightly annoyed female voice.
" Nothing Rin-chan, really I was just talking to..?" the boy dubbed 'Obito' trailed off. Wait Obito? Rin? Aren't those the names of Kaka-sensei's teammates? She then remembered that Obito asked her for her name.
" Sakura. My name is Sakura." she replied as she opened her eyes.
" Oh. Well Sakura-san, I'm Uchiha Obito!" said an adorable boy in an orange/navy blue outfit with orange goggles and a grin that reminded Sakura of Naruto. Her heart ached a little but she pushed it back, because she has a mission to carry out.
" I'm Nohara Rin, nice to meet you." said a girl in all black, plus a medic's skirt, with purple rectangles on her face.
" Hn. Hatake Kakashi." said Kakashi-sensei. Sakura almost wanted to squeal, he looked so cute! With his short frame in his dark outfit, mask, and big black eyes. They all looked about 13 or so.
"Well it's nice to meet you all, but could you please take me to your Hokage, once your jounin sensei comes out from those trees behind me?" she asked politely. The three students, however had shocked faces.
Minato and his team, were performing the bell test again, so Minato could see how much they have progressed in the year he had trained them. They have gotten better at honing the skills they posses, but need to develop new skills and better teamwork. As they were assembling from their positions, he noticed that Obito was not with them.
" Where's Obito?" he questioned to his students, to which they both shrugged.
"He probably went to mope about not being able to beat you, again. I'll go look for him." replied Kakashi as he stalked off. But after a little bit, Rin said she would see what's taking so long. And after waiting even longer, Minato decided to head in their direction, when he felt another person's chakra signature. So, he took to the trees and masked his chakra, when he got close enough to see who it was, he saw that it was a young woman.
She had waist length pink hair, that was braided down her back held by a red ribbon. She had big bright green eyes, but they seemed to hold a deal of sadness to them. On her forehead was a seal Minato had only ever seen on one person, Tsunade. She was wearing a sleeveless cranberry colored shirt that had a heart-shaped cut out so you can see her collarbone and the top part of her chest, but not enough to make her look indecent. She had a C-sized chest, that went with her short stature. She was also wearing a matching cranberry colored skirt that went a few inches above the knees and black spandex shorts that went to her mid-thighs. And she was wearing black colored low-heeled boots that stopped under her knees(like in the canon), matching elbow guards, black gloves, and a tanto, with a red and black hilt above her medical bag. All in all she was a sight to see and Minato was glad he got to.
"Well it's nice to meet you all, but could you please take me to your Hokage, once your jounin sensei comes out from those trees behind me?" Minato was shocked that she was able to sense him, with his chakra hidden. 'This woman must be something else.' However, he need to make sure she was of no threat to Konoha first. So, He jumped down and cautiously approached the young woman.
"Who are you? You wear a Konoha headband, but I have never seen you before?" He asked calmly.
Sakura looked up and felt her heart ache again, at seeing the man's appearance.
"I am a loyal leaf village ninja and I'm afraid that the only person's questions I can answer is the Hokage and those the Hokage deem worthy, so could you please take me to him...?" she trailed off knowing, but not being able to say his name.
"Minato. Namikaze Minato." he responded.
"Well Minato-san, do you think you could take me to the Hokage?"
"Sure. Let's go team." and with that they all headed off to the Hokage tower.
*Knock**Knock*
" Come in" Sarutobi said after organizing some papers, ever since the war broke out almost a year ago, the paper work has seemed endless.
"Hokage-sama." came Minato's serious voice. The Sandiame looked up immediately, as Minato did not use that voice, unless the situation called for it. The aged man watched as Minato, his team, and a strange woman entered his office.
" Minato, tell me who is your guest." he asked, but Minato, Sakura, and Kakashi knew it was a demand.
"This is Sakura and she says that she will only answer your questions." he said.
"Well then Sakura, please start with who you are and what you are doing here." the Sandaime said in a pretend relaxed pose, but really he was on high alert, because he did not want to take any chances.
"Hokage-sama." Sakura nodded then handed him a scroll. Sarutobi read over it, then told the three students to leave and beckoned for Sakura to explain the full story." This information I am about to tell you is highly classified ranked double s-class." Minato was shocked, but the Hokage asked her to continued." My name is Haruno Sakura and I am from 22 years in the future-"
"Impossible time-travel doesn't exist!" interjected Minato.
"I'm afraid it's true Minato, every Hokage since the first has been passed on a time-travel scroll that is not to be used, unless absolutely necessary." stated the third, while Sakura decided to go on.
"Yes and the reason why I am here is, because of the near end of the fourth shinobi war." she ignored their shocked gazes and continued." All nations had band together in order to defeat Uchiha Madara. He is alive, because he discovered an immortality jutsu and has been slowly planning the down fall of all nations and he was winning the war. He was able to recreate the Juubi and reach a level near god, but before he could wipe us out, Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke gained the power to defeat him."
"Wait, all of the jinchuriki were dead in you time?" questioned the Hokage.
"Yes and no." she answered with a sad face, but decided to elaborate." The one that contained the Ichibi was able to live, thanks to a life force transferring jutsu, however the person who created the jutsu died with it's knowledge. The person with the nine tails was a shinobi of this village, he was my teammate since we were genin and also like a brother to me." She took a shaky breath and kept going" He died battling our third team member, who was possessed by Orochimaru. They both fought till the end and when it was over before they died, Naruto sealed the nine tails in me." I showed them the seal on my stomach and they gasped with slightly wide eyes.
"Please start from the beginning Sakura, when all this plotting on Madara's end started." said the Hokage.
" I guess I should start a few years before the Kyuubi attack on Konoha." So she told them all the story starting with Obito's death, from the Kyuubi attack, the effect it had on the Uchiha clan, the massacre, Itachi's life and his brother Sasuke's, Kakashi's life, but she didn't tell Minato that he was Hokage she just said he died during the attack. Becoming a member of team seven, Orochimaru and the chunin exams which lead to the third's death, to which the males were surprised,because apparently he has not left yet, however when she asked for the date she knew it would be soon, Tsunade becoming the 5th Hokage, Sakura training under her while Naruto trained with Jiraiya, the Akatsuki making their move, everyone's deaths, finally the war, and finally the after math. Needless to say the two men were extremely shocked about the tale and looked as if they aged a few years.
"This information is to be kept between the three of us, with the exception of my loyal students. I do not want Danzo or Orochimaru to discover who you are, Sakura-chan." stated the Hokage after he got over his shock. Sakura nearly smiled at the endearment, it reminded her of simpler days. " Sakura-chan, I know that you have been through a lot and that you have lost many but I hope you are willing to help us plan a brighter future for not just Konoha, but for all of the nations."
"I was not planning on sitting on the sidelines anyway, Hokage-sama." she replied strongly, to which the Hokage smiled.
"Good. I will contact Jiraiya and Tsunade, to let them know that they are needed home as soon as possible. Right now, Jiraiya is out on a mission, However, Tsunade will be harder to find, because she has made it her personal mission to stay away from Konoha." spoke the Hokage.
" Sakura-chan, I am going to give you the title of ANBU, because of the war happening you know it is not strange for ranks to go up, so no one would be too suspicious. However, you will also be on Minato-kun's genin squad, that way the two of you can constanly be in contact. Minato-kun I would also like for you to house Sakura-chan here." said the third, while Sakura's and Minato's eyes went wide." You have a spare room in your flat, so I'm sure there is no inconvenience."
"Wait a minute Hokage-sama, I have the resources to -"
"Nonsense, it's the least I can do for you saving my life." said Minato with a grin.
"Well, no thanks I can-" but she was cut off again but Minato. Honestly is he this stubborn?
" Come on Rosetta, I don't mind sharing."
"Like I said before - Rosetta?" Sakura asked raising her eyebrow. No one has called her that before.
" Yeah, I think it suited you." Minato replied.
Sakura didn't know how to respond to that, she had to fight to keep the blush off her face. She never really liked nicknames, because all of her usual ones were less than flattering, but this one was different. Out of the corner of her eye she noticed the third smiling knowingly at her.
'This will definitely be an interesting experience.' thought the Hokage as he dismissed them
"So where are we going first, Rosetta?" asked Minato. Honestly, was the Yondaime really this...playful?
" Well, first we are going to find something to eat because I am starving then were going to your place, so I can get settled in."
" Well then, its a good thing you have me because I know the perfect dining place." said Minato with a grin. Then he lead he to a familiar looking orange stand." Ichirakus. The best ramen in the world, right here in Konoha!"
Sakura should've guessed." Hey Teuchi!" greeted Minato happily.
"Minato, my boy good to see you again. And who is this lovely young lady here?" asked Teuchi. Sakura replied.
"Sakura, it's nice to meet you."she gave a small smile. It was nice to see Teuchi-san again. Being with Naruto had made Sakura a regular customer as well and it was nice to talk to him from time to time, before the war started.
" Well Sakura-san its nice to meet you as well. I'm Teuchi and this is my grand-daughter, Ayame." He said and I looked down to see an four year old Ayame. She looked so cute too!
" Hello, Ayame-chan." I said with a smile.
"H-hello." she replied hiding behind Teuchi-san.
" Well Minato, Sakura-san, what can I get for you?"
"I'll have the chicken ramen." ordered Minato.
" I'll have whatever he's having."
"Coming right up." Teuchi-san said with a smile. " Oh and Minato, she's a keeper." he whispered to Minato, who smiled a bit, while shaking his head. Sakura was too busy talking to Ayame-chan and didn't hear.
"So Minato, what's your genin team like?" she asked to make conversation and because Kakashi never really told her much about it, before all of the horrible things happened.
" Well there's Obito, he's like the goofball of the group, always late then comes up with some weird helpful deeds that he did as an excuse, and he is the more dense type too. He is always willing to call Kakashi out whenever possible they have a rivalry friendship going, but neither will admit to it. Next is Kakashi, he is the more experienced in battle and has a lot of skills, but lacks teamwork and always tries to be the boss, but is always willing to get into it with Obito. Then there is Rin, she tries to keep the peace between the group, and has some potential as a medic, but I can't help her develop that skill, which is why-"
" I was placed on your team. And to help the boys with their problems as well." I finished for him as our food came.
"Ah."
"Itadakimasu." we both said, then dove into our food.
" Don't worry Minato, by the time I'm done with her she will be one of the best." I said not meaning to sound egoistic.
" Oh. Cocky are we?" he teased
" Not cocky. confident." I corrected Then they talked some, finished our ramen and left to Minato's place.
It was now the morning after. Today Sakura was suppose to meet her genin squad, however she was currently sleeping. Minato, had just made breakfast and went to wake up Sakura.
*Knock**Knock*
" Rosetta, are you up?" he asked as he opened the door to see her asleep still." Guess not." he grumbled as he walked over to her bed and was about to shake her when she grabbed his arm and pulled him, to where now he's under her and she is straddling my waist and cuddling into my chest. When he looked down he silently cursed, when he saw what she was wearing; a large bright orange shirt with ramen on it, that just went mid-thigh but was riding up to above her waist and orange and pink panties.
"Hmm~." said Sakura as she rocked her hips forward and back. Great I just had to wear a t-shirt and boxers to bed didn't he? Because, now he could feel the heat from her core through both their underwear right on his groin as she kept grinding herself into him."...ah...ha..." Minato's eyes widened, If this didn't stop soon he might not be able to control himself.
"S-sakura" he called, after she thrust against him.
"Hmmm~." she replied as she picked her head up and stopped rocking. Minato sighed, thanking the heavens. Upon a closer look he could tell that she was not even half way awake, so she must not be aware of what she is doing."Minato-kun" she purred out his name and he decided that I liked the way she said his name.
"Sakura," he said getting back on track." I think we should -mmph!" but he was cut off, when she pressed her lips against his and when he tried to open my mouth to tell her to stop she shoved her tongue in and started to rock her hips again, but this time it seemed even needier than before and Minato began to respond. She tasted like strawberries and chocolate and it was delicious in his opinion. Then finally, they broke away for air and stopped moving and once they did he gained enough sense to flip her over so she could not distract him with another kiss. However, when he noticed her flushed face, half lid eyes, and swollen lips he could not stop himself from giving her another deep kiss, before pulling back after a minute. After that, he got up and shook her awake fully.
"Huh? Minato?" she said as she rubbed her eyes and sat up. " Is it morning already?"
"Yeah and it's going on eight, so you better hurry and get ready." he responded, bewildered by the fact that she really doesn't remember what happened and also by his own actions.
Sakura, wonder if she did something wrong. Minato has not looked at her, since they left his flat and now they were at the training field. Once they got the genin working she would talk to him.
Just as she finished that thought Kakashi appeared closely followed by Rin.
"Good morning Sensei and Sakura-san?" questioned Rin.
"Yep. I'm gonna be your medical instructor, Rin." said woman replied with a smile as I watched the girl's eyes light up.
"Really?! I'm glad I can further my medical learning, cause I didn't know who to turn to for help!" she said excitedly.
"Well now you do. I'm going put in an application for work at the hospital and once I get in you and I will be able to really get into some medical work." I said grinning as she became even more excited if that were possible.
" What do you mean 'once you get in', do you really think you will be able to become a doctor so easily." scoffed Kakashi. Sakura, still couldn't believe she was going to be his teacher.
"HEY! Sorry I'm late!" said Obito as he came running onto the field, out of breath and panting." You see, an old lady needed help with her groceries and being the kind ninja I am I could not just leave her struggling." He finished with a goofy grin.
"Che. Yeah right, you probably just woke up late, your worse than this lady right here who thinks she can just become a doctor and be the best." said kakashi in a board tone. But before Obito could start anything I spoke up.
" Well kakashi-chan I'm sure that you 'think' that I won't become a doctor but I know I will. Just like I know that if you don't keep your snide comments to yourself you won't be able to hit puberty." I finished with an all to sweet smile.
" You ... got ... told! Kakashi-chan!" laughed Obito, while Rin slapped Obito upside the head and tried to sooth Kakashi, to which Obito got mad and started an argument, all while Minato was chuckling. Sakura thought it was interesting how team seven seems cursed to have a love triangle. She closed her eye, as she remembered my genin days, with slight bitterness.
" Aren't you going to stop them?" she asked after a moment.
" I guess." he said finally talking and looking at her. She was glad they were back to normal. "Alright team listen up were gonna separate, since Rosetta here will be teaching Rin."
"Um...Minato-sensei why did you just call her Rosetta?" asked a confused Obito.
"Well Obito-kun, it's because she likes her little pet name I create." Minato said grinning cheekily, as Sakura's eye twitched.
" I do not. You just don't like to listen."
" Really, cause I don't recall you mentioning I stop calling you that. No need to get all shy, I know you want me."
"Say that to my face, you prick!" Sakura seethed. She knew he would do it to, thinking he was so much faster. But even if he is, if she timed it just right, she could get him.
"Sure thing," he said appearing in front of me"Rosetta." but, before he could move Sakura tackled him to the ground trying to strangle him.
"You bastard!" she hissed at him.
" Has sensei always been like this, with women?" asked Obito.
"No. He has not been this close to a woman, since his ex-girlfriend." responded Rin.
"Well I don't know about you two, but I like Sakura-chan!" said Obito loudly as they watched their sensei laugh and Sakura tried to choke him.
Minato was having a hard time stopping her while he was laughing, but then when he looked up at her he remembered this morning and blushed a little. He got it under control and flipped them and pined Sakura to the ground." I win Rosetta." he said grinning.
"There was no competition." she shot back.
"Oh, so you just wanted to lay on top of me and cuddle, well all you had to do is ask." he said slyly and smirked as her face heated up.
"No! Now let me up!" she demanded.
"Aw, but I'm so comfortable." whined Minato.
"Does it look like two shi-"
"Ah ah ah~ such language should not be spoken by a lady," then he leaned down so his team could not hear or see his face." or I might just have to punish you." he whispered heatedly in her ear as he bit down on it gently. He could feel the heat from her face and heard her gasp softly. Then before she could do anything he disappeared a meter away and started to instruct the team. She got up as he was leading the boys away, with him close behind, he looked back smirked and winked as her mouth dropped open, with wide eyes.
