A cool breeze drifted in from the park bringing with it the sounds of children playing. Sakura sat back and let herself enjoy it despite the fact she had a mountain of paperwork to complete. She had, had a rough day and one of her close friends had passed away from leukemia that morning. Sakura couldn't understand how even with all the incredible medical Jutsus and healing herbs her village possessed they could do nothing when one of the greatest ninjas that had ever lived lay dying in a bed knowing he was not long in this world. Though she silently cried by his side until the end the words he had spoken to her just that morning was repeated endlessly in her head. Before clocking out that night she had been contacted concerning her place in his will. As it turns out she had been left an incredible sum of money... Everything he had earned in his travels and through missions he had left to her along with a note, If you are reading this Sakura then I have lost my final battle against death. Our village has come only so far, and I can only support it for so long. I would gladly lay my life down for this village and I have done so on many occasions. My sole purpose and dream for the past 40 years has been the defense and improvement of my friends, family and my village. My colleagues and indeed the Hokage have celebrated and thanked me for my service, but I knew I could only give so much and some day I could give no more. This is where you come in Sakura. For a long time I watched you grow and develop into a talented kunoichi. Long before I even grew sick I knew I would need to hand the torch to someone younger and hopefully more talented than I. As you may already have guessed I was the anonymous donor that paid for your training and I turned down your fathers offers for reimbursement. I had hoped to train you myself but the urgency of my many missions would not allow it. But now the time has come for you to take the torch. Please do not feel pressured or scared. I would not force something upon you nor would I just give it to you. No you have a choice, but you also have a test. My impressive skills on the battlefield has come at a price. One which I would not wish upon anyone against there free will. Though I can not go any further in this letter if you wish to know more about my secrets I urge you to visit the Hokage, and though he may be resistant at first he shall fold and reveal what little we have learned of it. Take care Sakura and please don't waste your tears on me. If you accept the challenges I have most unfortunately laid on your shoulders you will need all the tears in the world.
P.S. I have left you all that remains of my fortune in hopes you will enjoy yourself after my passing. Spend wisely.
A/N Well theres the fist chapter to my fist story... Any criticism is welcome though you can complement too. Should I keep writing or just chop off my hands and burn my computer?
BTW can anyone think of a wise and powerful name for Sakura's dead friend?