My First EVER story so be nice please, haha.

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I do, not, repeat not (not) own Naruto.

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Sakura is ordered to be sent on a S-ranked mission, the mission is to protect a hidden scroll from the Akatsuki. The scroll's name is formally known as The Scroll of Chains. More importantly, she need to deliver it to a man who lives in Bird Country, which is in Sound.

Go figure.

Apparently, the scroll had a deep meaning in it, that no one could ever understand, it is known to hold the meaning of life or the meaning of living, or some shit. Tsunade had said that the infamous Akatsuki are after The Scroll of Chains. She told me that we have something that the Akatsuki want, Tsunade also said that we could arrange some conclusion that will leave both of us content, like our first option was ask them to leave Naruto alone or to leave our village alone. Although that was an option, Tsunade had said it was to risky, she could put the whole village in danger. Sarutobi, our former Hokage had said in his will that he wrote before he died said that he wanted his friend to have the scroll for some reason. Tsunade immediantly took this under consideration and demanded that this mission was complete, for her former sensei. Sakura respected that, but didn't put that much thought into it, she wouldn't envy the person who would get that job, it's way to important and special. She began to think, what if she got the mission, it crossed her mind and she began to laugh, why would all people it would have to be me? Tsunade would choose someone like Kakashi-sensei or Anko. Right after that thought crossed my mind, I was reported to her office and she ordered me this special and important mission.

Crap.

Naruto could have made a better decision! Just thinking that was sad! Over the years he had been training with Jiraiya, he matured a small amount. Small.

Anyway, this man's name is Karrno. He lives in Bird Country which is in Sound, lovely. I wouldn't have thought that Sarutobi's closest friend would be in Sound of all places, I found that weird. Sound is suppose to be our biggest threat and he's living there?

This man, Karrno, I wondered what he had to do with the Hidden Scroll of Chains. Maybe Sarutobi doesn't trust anyone in our village. I don't blame him. Everyone in our village is atleast a little bit crazy, but maybe it's for some other reason. Karrno could figure out this 'Meaning of Life' crap. Our former Hokage, Sarutobi, had never even spoken of his old friend, nor has he ever ordered such a mission to anyone. Was he hiding it from us? Even though, why has that mission been appointed to me, of all the damn people. Honestly, she thought it was a huge honor to have this important mission, it's just, she didn't have much faith in herself. Sakura only could think of the bad things that could happen, like dying or coming back with the scroll and said to Tsunade that she had not completed this mission. Sakura shuddered at the thought and could already feel the tension and pressure building up inside her.

There is an upside to it as well...the Hokage said that if the Akatsuki is following me, guys who else it? Team Hebi, Sasuke's team. Naruto and I have been training for only two major reasons. The first reason is to become the best Medic Ninja for me, and the Greatest Hokage in the history of Konoha for Naruto. The second reason is because of Sasuke, it was all because of Sasuke, to bad he doesn't care about any of our consideration or hard work we put into his returnal. Sakura and Naruto just wanted him back home, they just wanted him back home, safe and sound where he belongs! Is that to much to ask for?

I hope i get to punch him one or...two...or maybe five times.

But...In the next 2 or 3 months or so, im going to complete two missions.

S-Ranked Mission-Get the Scroll to Karrno

S-Ranked and Higher-Bring Sasuke back home.

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Sakura was on her way to the Hokage Tower. She just got up from bed about an hour ago, got dressed, had breakfast, got a call from TenTen about her 'update' on her and Neji.

Yeah, they started going out a couple months after Naruto's and Sakura's 2 year reunion with Sasuke. Everyone thinks they make a cute couple, Sakura expected them to get together eventually anyways. We all saw it coming.

Anyway, after Tenten's call, Sakura headed out torwards the Hokage's Tower, to bad she didn't get very far...

"Sakura-chan!!!! Guess what!!!!!!!!!!!", Sakura looked over to see Naruto bounding up to me with the biggest grin he had since...uhh...well since he had ramen last night. He shows that grin on a daily basis, she hasn't gone threw one day without seeing that grin on his face. Well, minus the 2 years that he was training with Jiraiya, of course.

"Yola, Naruto", Sakura yawned.

"I have some great news! Hinata said YES!!!!!! I don't know what you said to convince her, BUT IT WORKED!!! Thank you so much!! Where gonna get married, and have kids, and than i'll be Hokage, and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then...and YEAH!!", as he said his outbirst, he picked me up and hugged me so tight I swear I heard one of my ribs crack.

"Congradulations, thats great Naruto! I'm so happy for you guys!" My face was turning purple from loss of oxygen...

"Huh? Sakura-Chan...why are you turning that funny color! You look scary!", It took about a couple seconds before Naruto got the message through his thick skull. "Oh, Gomen Sakura-Chan!!", Naruto said putting me down gently and rubbing the back of his head with his sheepish grin.

I coughed uncontrobably for a long time because it was mixed in with fits of giggles and laughs. What would I ever do without this guy, how i love Naruto, Hes my brother all exept blood that keeps us apart. I'm happy he gets Hinata, shes one of my best friends, always has been since Sasuke left. She was always there for me, It's kinda hard to admit but, I am gonna be jealous somewhat, since she will be taking up most of Naruto's time. I'm still happy for him though, hes a lucky man.

Regaining my composure, Sakura heaved sighed, "Well, im happy for you guys! But right now, I gotta go and report to Tsunade-Sama about the mission, you know, the mission, I told you about it yesterday when we were eating ramen with Kaka-sensei!", I said pointing my thumb down the street over my shoulder.

"Damn, your leaving today Sakura-Chan?", he said pouting with a puppy like face.

"Yes, sadly, well, it was nice seeing you before I left, tell Hinata i said goodbye to! Oh, and congrats about you recieving Jounin!", I gave him a punch and than hug. Pretty weird goodbyes right? Well, thats how it's always been I guess. Sakura did some hand signs and poofed away. She ended up in the hallway that led down to the Hokage's Office. She walked until she met the double doors that led into her mentor's office.

Before Sakura got the chance to knock she heard a quiet 'Enter'.

"Hokage-Sama?", Sakura said peeking her head in.

"Ah, Sakura, my one and only pupil, how are you?" Tsunade leaning back in her chair. Sakura gave her a look, it was only 9 in the morning and shes already drunk, huh.

"I'm fine, How about you Tsunade-sama?", Sakura crossed her arms.

"Ahhhh, im gloriouse, thank you for asking!", she said with a twirl and put her hands on my shoulders, "Now, what do you need child?".

"I came to, uh, tell you", Taking her hands off my shoulders and placing them on her sides firmly, "I am leaving for Bird Country now".

"Ahhhh, so Elmo came to take you to Hell, well im sorry dear, have fun!", she said as she plopped on the floor, she sat indian style while looking up at me, grinning.

"I uh- ugh, well you probably won't remember this conversation so i'll leave a note than...", Sakura said walking over to her desk.

She wrote the note quickly and helped Tsunade to her Office Chair, Tsunade put her head down on her desk and started mumbling that didn't make any sense. Sakura made her way out the office when she ran into Shizune, holding TonTon in her arms. She told her about the mission, and what happened in Tsunade's office. We said our goodbyes and she wished me luck as I exited the Hokage Tower.

Sakura went to go get her stuff at her lonley apartment, she thought over my relationship with her 'wise' mentor as she walked down the street. Sakura looked up at the sky where the clouds where resting and the sun was highest in the sky.

Tsunade, I guess, took the role of a mother, she was always there and could take on any challenge, even if she knew she was going to loose. Thats what Sakura loved most about her, Tsunade's stubborn girft! The other thing she loved about Tsunade was her strength, now that comes in handy for Sakura 24/7 it seems, mostly when Naruto happeneds to be near by. Since Tsunade is Sakura's teacher, she inherited most over her traits, like drinking and not throwing up afterwards. Yes, she has inherited that, she drank 9 and a half bottles of Saké, that is her record! Tsunade's record is far better though, her total is 12 but she passed out right after that, but I'm catching up! Thats not something to be proud of, but I can't help it, it's better than smoking. I got Shikamaru to cut down on his smoking, he only smokes half a pack a month now, I'm so proud of him. Anyway, well, ever since both of my parents died from a mission to Wind, people started to fill in the role of my family. Actually, they never returned from their mission, so they where considered dead after 15 or so years, but hell she lost count after 10. After that, Tsunade took my mothers place, and well Shizune, lets just say, shes like a sister I've always wanted! I don't remember on why they went to Wind in the first place, it better be a pretty damn good reason, they DIED for that mission! Even though barley remember them, I still love them, but not as much as the people here in Konoha. As much as it pains me, they would probably seem like strangers to me if I ever meet them. I'm doing okay on my own, I can take care of myself now, I have for over 10 years. It would be nice though, to actually meet them face to face again, the only thing I have to remember them are these ancient pictures that look like wedding photos.

Sakura sighed and she got her backpack. She packed her stuff and tucked the scroll underneath her clothes and materials.

Time to ditch this village! Sakura grinned and exited her apartment.

As she walked down the street of Konoha, Sakura got to the Konoha Gates and looked up. She hasn't realized until now that, she small and the world is big and that shes surrounded by so many things. Once she steps outside these gates, her mission starts and risks her life of her own soul. Sakura turned around to take a look of her home. Knowing, maybe, maybe she won't ever return to this beautiful village.

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