I do not own Naruto, all rights belong to Masashi Kishimoto.

Hi guys, I am writing a fanfiction based on the events between chapter 699 and 700. Not much is said about how the couples got together(esp inosai and choujikarui) so I decided to use my imagination

Its my first go at writing fan fictions or stories in my life. Do review them and if you guys like it, I will continue writing more. It will be very slowpaced as i wouls like to fill up as many details as possible so be patient. Good things come to those who wait. Well, enjoy!

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PROLOGUE

Konoha (Naruto's Room)

Does that teme intend to leave without saying goodbye?! Naruto shot up after hearing the news from Shikamaru that Sasuke is leaving Konoha on a road to redemption. Naruto grabbed Sasuke's old forehead protector, threw on a cloak and scurried out of his messy room.

Shikamaru stared at that cup of unfinished ramen and chuckled to himself. That idiot really needs to start acting like a grown up and start cleaning his room. But oh well, he did save the shinobi world after all.

Naruto leapt from roof to roof. He looked at the forehead protector with a scratched out konoha insignia. Nostalgia started to overwhelm him. "Teme.. we have came a loooong way haven't we?" Naruto muttered to himself.

Konoha Gate

Where is he? Has he left already? Naruto looked left and right worrisomely. At that moment, he saw Sakura and Kakashi at a distance making their way to the gate. "NARUTOOO~!" Sakura yelled as she waved to Naruto.

"Sakura-chan! Have you seen Sasuke?" Naruto asked.

"He told us he will be here soon after he paid a final visit to the Uchiha district." Kakashi cut in before Sakura could say a word.

Relieved, Naruto took another look at the forehead protector. "Sasuke..."

"Naruto.. is that.." Sakura asked after noticing Sasuke's genin forehead protector.

Naruto replied with a affirming smile. "Well i will be waiting upfront then, Sakura-chan, Kakashi sensei.. or should I say.. Hokage-sama."

Kakashi chuckled under his mask, "Sensei will be fine"

Naruto smirked and leapt off into the trees. After the war, Kakashi was appointed the 'Sixth Hokage of Konoha' by the council and the godaime. Naruto was immensely proud of his teacher, knowing full well he would not be what he is today without his tutelage.

Ten minutes later, Sasuke finally reached Konoha's gate. Wearing a high-collared top, carrying his sword and a haversack, he greeted his former teacher and teammate. "Thanks for seeing me off Kakashi, Sakura.." Sakura blushed when Sasuke mentioned her name. Knowing Sasuke has learnt the error of his ways, she is starting to feel her old dormant love for Sasuke gradually blossoming again.

"You know for all of the crimes you commited, you would normally be imprisoned for life. The only reason you are free is only because we recognised your war efforts for the alliance. Not to mention my persuasion as Sixth Hokage. Watch yourself because the next time its on me" Kakashi reminded.

"I understand.." Sasuke replied to his former teacher.

"Erm.. Sasuke must you really go? Tsunade-sama is almost done with your arm made from the shodaime's cells." Sakura pleaded

"I'm sorry but I'm afraid i do not have the time. I want to see this world with my new eyes, to find my resolve.. one that i lost long ago."

"Then... what would you say if i offered to come with you.." Sakura said. Nervously holding her left arm, she tightened her grasp and looked at Sasuke, waiting for a reply.

"Sakura.. this road for redemption is for me alone. My sins have nothing to do with you." Sasuke rejected with a firm tone.

"Nothing.. to do... with me..." Sakura lowered her head in embarassment. Having being rejected a second time in three years.

Sasuke smirked. He walked forward and did something that shocked both Sakura and Kakashi. He poked Sakura's forehead like how Itachi used to do to him. "I'll see you when i get back.." Sasuke softly smiled with affection for the first time. Sakura blushed and smiled.

Sasuke felt his heart flutter as Sakura gazed at him. He closed his eyes and cooly walked away. Is this how Nii-chan felt in the past?

"So.. you came too eh? Dobe" Sasuke said as he approached a bend. Only to see Naruto waiting patiently, with a missing right hand.

"You weren't intending to leave without a goodbye eh? Teme.." Naruto smirked. "I have something that belongs to you." Naruto sticked his only hand out.

Sasuke was shocked that he kept it all these while. He masked his shocked expression with a chuckle. As he grabbed his old forehead protector, he shook Naruto's hand. "See you soon, Naruto!"

"Come back in one piece, Sasuke!" With that, Sasuke leapt into the forest.

Naruto made his way back to Kakashi and Sakura.

"I saw everything back there, I see someone is in looovee!" Naruto teased Sakura as he gave his usual childish smile.

"SHUT UP YOU BAKA! SHANAAROOOO!" Sakura yelled as she hammered Naruto, knocking him out cold.

"You do know he is still recovering right?" Kakashi said to Sakura.

"Nah sensei, he will live.." Sakura dismissed her teacher's concern and smiled as she looked into the distance where Sasuke went. That baka is right though.. I guess it does feel good to be in love again..