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The Village if Konoha was rapidly going downhill, riots took over the streets as the policed tried to keep the peace. While the village was known for its strides in the medical world, outside of that it was plummeting, their alliances were pulling their backing one by one and every day the people of Konoha grew angrier and angrier. A few months ago an ambassador for a small monk village was killed while under the protection of a Konoha ninja and they haven't been able to recover since.
"You want me to what?" seventeen year old Sakura stood in front of her teacher dumbfounded.
"I want you to marry the son of the leader in the Whirlpool Village forming an alliance between the leaf and the Whirlpool." She crossed her hands waiting for her pupil to say something, she knew it couldn't be easy but she was the best fit for the job, she was on track to surpass her and at such a young age Sakura could be the greatest medic the lands have ever seen.
"Why me, why not someone of actual noble blood, I'm sure they don't want a commoner like me marrying their son." She was nothing, she didn't come from a clan with any special talents, her parents weren't even ninja but it was something she'd wanted to do since she was kid so of course they let her.
"You are on track to surpass me and I came from a family of noble blood Sakura, you came from nothing and look at where you are today, I know it's not an easy decision to make but it's the only thing I can do to keep the leaf from plummeting further into the darkness." Sakura looked outside at the billows of black smoke leaving homes and businesses in her village and her heart sank, they couldn't take another blow.
"I'll do." Tsunade smiled softly at her young student, getting up from her desk she walked around wrapped her in her arms.
"You're so brave Sakura, and I think for you for this more than I'll ever be able to show you. Go home and pack your thinks, you'll be leaving tonight." She broke the hug looking terrified.
"I won't have time to say goodbye to anyone." Tsunade placed her hands on her shoulders making her look up at her.
"Sakura, no one can know what's going on and as soon as it's announced I'll send everyone to see you I promise." She nodded leaving her office she moved through the village avoiding the streets.
Climbing through her window she sealed her things in scrolls and placing those in her bag, she took one more look around her apartment sadness was setting in. It wasn't much to look at but it was her home, it was small but cozy and there were a lot of good memories here. She went back to the tower; Tsunade snuck her out through an underground tunnel.
"You'll be okay Sakura I promise, write everyday and I'll write you back; take care of yourself like I know you can and I'm going to try and come a few days after you get there but I have to get things settled here." She hugged her student one more time before closing the door on the carriage.
The sun was setting meaning she would arrive at the village by morning, she was in a black hoodie and jeans to keep the cool night air at bay. She had the hood pulled up hiding her face and most of her pink hair, her hair in a braid that fell to one side. She looked out of the back window watching the village she loved burn and slowly die.
She didn't realize she fell asleep until they were right outside of the village, looking out of the window she could see a bridge about 4 miles long connecting the island to the main land. The island itself looked like something out of a magazine, the sun was shining down on the village perfectly, as they go closer the water was so clear you could see straight down to the bottom. The streets were full of happy travelers and what she assumed were locals as well, it was something she hadn't seen in a long time.
The traveled up the long drive to the house directly on the beach, the house was made of stone most likely to keep it cool on the hot summer days. It was only noon and it was already hot enough outside for her to peel on her hoodie, she stepped out of the carriage throwing her duffle bag over her shoulder walking to the front door when it opened suddenly as a bubbly red head came running out.
"Oh it's so nice to finally meet you!" she wrapped her arms around the timid girl, "Tsunade told me all about you but I must you are pretty than she said you were."
That's nice, I wonder what she said about me in her letters.
Probably told them about your big ass forehead, or how skinny you are, or my favorite one; you know the fact that you have no chest.
"It's nice to meet you M'lady." She bowed showing her respect to the bubbly woman.
"Oh no dear just call me Kushina, there's no reason to be so formal. Now lets get you inside so you can meet my husband." She gaver her bag and hoodie to a servant who took it to her room, she followed her to the back patio where the breeze off the ocean felt nice against her hot skin.
"Dear, this is Sakura the girl that Tsunade told us about."
Oh wow he's gorgeous, if his son is anywhere as handsome as he is I think I'm going to like it here.
You're drooling. She mentally rolled her eyes at her inner self but she did have a point he was handsome, his blonde hair and blue eyes made it that much harder for her to look away.
"Nice to meet you Sakura, you can call me Minato, I hope you journey here was an easy one." She nodded, as she took a small plate Kushina made for her.
"It was nice; I ended up sleeping for most of it." She smiled taking a bite of the sandwich.
"I know you just got here, but can you tell me the status of the Leaf village?" he set his pen down looking up at her.
Her heart sank as the memory of the smoke flashed through her mind, "When I left it was slowly burning, houses, businesses, and car were being set on fire by the people rioting in the streets. The travels stopped coming, the missions are thinning rapidly so we're losing ninja to other villages."
"It's worse than what I thought it was, that's probably why Tsunade had you leave at night so no one would see you." Picking up his pen he jotted a few things down.
Sensing a drop in her mood Kushina spoke up, "Now dear we can talk about this late, but Sakura would you like to go meet my son? He's out on the beach with the younger kids."
She smiled softly, "I'd like but would it be okay if I changed?"
She was led to her room where she quickly changed out of her jeans into a light blue pair of cotton shorts and a simple white t-shirt. She made her way back down stairs and followed Kushina out on the beach; she kicked her shoes off leaving them by the house.
"This area right here is our personal beach, we use it a lot during the festival for the guests that come to see us, but other than that kids just run loose going where but mainly down my docks. Naruto likes to wind surf; it's something he's pretty good at." The red head smiled holding on to her sun hat as the breeze picked up for a second.
"Mommy!" a little girl shouted running towards Kushina, "Mommy, mommy come look at what I made!"
They walked over to the little sand castle she was working so hard on, "It's beautiful Midoriko." The little girl beamed at her mother's approval, the little girl was small with long red hair just like her mother. Sakura guessed that she was around five or six, he little toothy smile was contagious showing off her missing front tooth.
"Mommy who's that?" she pointed at Sakura, who smiled softly at the little girl.
"This is Sakura; she's going to be your new big sister soon." The little girl hide behind her mother, she was obviously a shy little thing, "Where are you brothers?"
The little girl pointed to the black and orange sail gliding through the water, she could see two kids of equal size one sitting on the front of the board and the other hugging his leg. The tall blond had perfect control of the board as he turned in and out of the whirl pools, his blonde hair blew in the wind; she was memorized. The boy spotted his mother on the beach; he turned the board making his way towards her, both boy jumped off the board running to hug their mom just as the little girl did. As they got closer she realized they were twins taking more after their father both with blonde hair and blue eyes, Naruto followed after them leaning in giving his mom a gentle hug as well.
"What brings you our here?" he asked stepping away, his eye landing on the shy pinkette standing behind his mom.
Oh my stars in heaven he's gorgeous, is everyone in this family insanely good looking?
I'm starting to think the same thing.
If you screw this up I will never ever talk to you again.
That would be nice.
He looked the girl up and down, her green eyes sparkled in the sun complimenting her pink hair, the loose strand framed her face as she smiled at him. Her chest was on the smaller side so was her waist but her hips we're perfect along with her legs, to him she was gorgeous. He was so used to the over tanned, and over done girls that ran around the island that he forgot what natural beauty was, he walked over shaking her hand. He smiled as her cheeks turned a light shade of pink as she looked him up and down.
His body was that of a gentle giant; his abs were defined with a tattoo on his stomach, his shoulders were broad as he stood tall in front of her, "Why don't we leave you kids alone to get to know each other."
Before she could protest she scurried away, "Uh hi?"
He smiled, "Don't be nervous, I don't bite."
She relaxed a little as they started walk back towards his board, "So what do you think of this whole arranged marriage thing?"
He asked one the servants to watch the kids for a few so they could talk, "it's something that needs to be done, I would have liked to meet someone on my own but that's what happens when you're family is wealthy."
"I understand the part about finding someone on your own not so much the whole wealthy part." She laughed a little, letting the cool water wash over her feet.
"Want to go out on the water with me?" her eyes widened a little, as she looked out at the crashing waves.
"I've never done anything close to windsurfing." She laughed nervously; he waved for her to follow to him to the dock.
"Paddle board, just sit on the front and I'll do the work." He smiled walking towards the end of the dock.
You better get on the board with him.
I'm not dressed to go out on the water!
You're wearing a sports bar just take your shirt off and go!
Taking a deep breath she took off her shirt showing her black sports bra, walking over he helped on her on the big board and started paddling out. Her back was facing him, he watched as she looked down in water amazed by just how clear it was. She smiled as the fish swam around; she looked back at him blushing slightly embarrassed by how amused she was by a simple fish, but he didn't care. He was happy she was enjoying herself even a little bit; he knew she was afraid of staying here and marrying someone she just met. The only reason it was a little easier for him was because this was his home, he didn't have to give up nearly as much as she did.
He found a good place to stop, sitting down he tapped her shoulder pointing out, "Oh wow."
She looked beyond the whirl pools where the sky and the sea met, both so blue you almost couldn't tell the difference, she slowly turned around on the board; he held out an arm in case she needed something to steady herself, "So what do you think?"
"Of you or the island?" she asked smiling.
"Both."
"Well, you see nice which is a plus, I honestly thought I was going to get stuck with a spoiled rich kid with no morals." She looked back at the beach taken back by the true beauty of the island; from out here she could see the lush trees that spotted the islands.
"Well I do have some morals." He laughed.
"Well, well if it isn't Naruto." A raven haired boy came right up to them with an over tanned red head sitting on his board.
Sakura looked at Naruto raising a brow, "Can I help you with something Sasuke?"
Sasuke's parents were the only Uchiha's to leave Konoha way before everything started going to hell, "So is this the pathetic thing you're going to marry?"
Sakura sat straight up, looking at Naruto she with a smirking gracing her lips; he watched as she extended her leg her toes touching the side of his board. She flashed her pearly white as Sasuke just before flipping his board sending both him and his date into the water.
"Oops." She shrugged her shoulders as Naruto lost it.
"That was awesome." He laughed.
The red headed girl popped up shrieking, "MY HAIR!"
"What the hell was that?!" Sasuke yelled flipping the board back over pulling himself up not bothering to help the pissed off red head, he glared as Sakura, "Do you not know who I am?"
She shrugged her shoulders looking him up and down, "If you were someone important I might know who you are but I don't; so I guess that means you're not important."
Growling in frustration he kicked Sakura off the board, "Sasuke."
Naruto growled reaching down he grabbed her arm yanking her back up and onto the board, "Well aren't you a rude one." She mumbled sitting back in her spot.
He watched as she glared at Sasuke, no one other than an Uzumaki ever stood up to a member of the Uchiha family, and here see was giving him hell. She had fight and spunk and that's something he liked about her, they watched as he paddled away with the whining red head still crying about her hair getting yet.
"Sorry." She looked down embarrassed of her actions, "One thing I seem to have gotten from Lady Tsunade was her temper."
"Don't apologize, I like it. No one has ever stood up to a member of the Uchiha family other than mine and that was pretty awesome." He laughed.
She smiled, "So I take it you guys don't get along?"
He shook his head, "My dad and his dad had a falling out about how to run the island and decided to leave it up to the people and they chose my dad instead of his."
"Oh, so his ego was hurt by that I take it?" He laughed again.
"Something like that, we we're friends awhile ago but he also stole a girlfriend of mine as well." Her face softened as she listened to him talk.
"That's shitty, there's more than enough woman on this island for him to chase, and I don't like people like that. I'm sorry he did that to you." He smiled waving it off.
"She wasn't all that great anyways." He laughed, "What about you, did you leave a boyfriend behind?"
She laughed, "Yeah right, no guy would look at me twice back at home. I'm shorter than most girls, I'm skinnier than most girls and I don't have the body type they are looking for."
"I'd be a little disappointed if you looked like every girl here, to me you're perfect." She could feel the heat rising in her face as he smiled at her.
He stood up leaving her dumbfounded as he started to go back to the docks.
Oh my god he just said you were perfect, you need to fuck him and him to put a baby inside you!
That's a little extreme don't you think?!
Uh no, he's a blonde Adonis, he thinks YOU'RE perfect and he's a sweetheart. Wrap a ball and chain around his ankle and never let him go!
You're absolutely insane.
I'm only saying what you're thinking.