Chapter 1

Tsunade tapped her fingers on her desk. She had just finished Sakura's training for the day and things in the hospital were all taken care of for the moment. The sun shown through a window in her room as it set. Tsunade stood up and walked out of the room. Down the long hallway Chizune passed by holding Tonton in her arms. Tsunade was expecting her to tell her she had some work to do but surprisingly she mearly waved and asked if Tsunade needed anything. Tsunade shook her head a motioned for her to continue what she was doing.

Outside, the roads were less crowded. Tsunade began down the path of her usual walk. It was peaceful around this time of day, especially when the cherry blossom trees bloomed. It wasn't very often that she got to take these walks. Being hokage had more responsibilities than she had thought, but she wouldn't quit. She would't let down Konoha. More importantly she would live the dreams of both Dan and Nawaki. As she passed by Ichiraku Ramen she found two familiar people...

"Granny Tsunade!" Tsunade frowned. Naruto Uzumaki and his sensei Jiraiya.

"I told you to stop calling me that!" Tsunade gave Naruto a small punch.

"So, what brings you here, Tsunade?" Jiraiya asked.

"She's probably out to get some Sake." Naruto stated only to earn another punch from Tsunade.

"No, actually, I was out on a walk."

"Well since your here, you might as well order something. Go ahead it's on me." Jiraiya said. Naruto had already finished his bowl and asked for another. Tsunade smiled. She noticed the necklace she had given him after she had lost a bet. She was never really lucky when it came to gambling. Everytime she saw it made her think of Dan and Nawaki.

"Anything I can get you, 4th hokage?"

"I'll take what he's having" When the food was served Tsunade began to eat.

"So Naruto? How has your training been lately? I haven't seen you in the hospital all week."

"I've been practicing on my chakra control."

"Ah." A young women wearing a sleek purple dress walked by catching Jiraiya's eye. Jiraiya looked back at Naruto and Tsunade seriously.

"I just remembered, I have something to attend to." Once Jiraiya stood up Tsunade gave him a hard slap. He flew all the way down the street. Tsunade finished her ramen and stood up when Jiraiya came back.

"What was that for?" Tsunade turned her back to him and started walking off. It was getting dark now.

"Tsunade wait, I'll walk you home."

"I'll be fine on my own. I can take care of myself." Tsunade smirked and walked down the street. The bill was given to Jiraiya and he frowned. Perhaps bringing Naruto here was a big mistake. Tsunade walked slowly down the now empty roads. It was nice to be able to relax for once. Being hokage was much more difficult than she had thought. But she would continue living the dream of both her younger brother and Dan. Suddenly someone hidden in the darkness of the night threw a kunai at her. She easily caught it and threw it back at the mysterious person who easily dodged it. "Come out now." She demanded. Tsunade was shocked when she saw who it was. "D..Dan?!"

"Tsunade, you've changed." Dan stepped under a nearby light.

"How are you here? Is this a genjutsu?" Dan walked up to Tsunade.

"No." Dan lifted up Tsunade's chin and kissed her. It was really him. He's actually here. Tears were flooding Tsunade's eyes.

"How? You died years ago!" Dan smiled.

"Nawaki is anxious to see you."

"Nawaki?" Suddenly Jiraiya walked up behind Tsunade.

"Dan, I see you're back." Dan seemed angered by his appearance.

"Jiraiya, you haven't changed a bit." Dan stepped back returning his attention back to Tsunade..

"Meet me at the forest of death tomorrow at 7. We'll be there waiting." Dan dissapeared in the darkness. Tears made their way down Tsunade's cheeks. Jiraiya's expression saddened when he saw her.

"What's going on?"

"Nothing for you to worry about."

"Nothing for me to worry about? There's only one person that I can think of that's ever successfully brought back the dead, and that's Orochimaru! It's obvious this is all just a trap!"

"It doesn't matter! I want to see them!"

"You don't actually plan on meeting them do you? Don't you see? You'll just be endangering yourself!"

"I can help them Jiraiya! I'll free them from Orochimaru! Both Dan and Nawaki!"

"Tsunade! Be rational! If you go you could be killed!" Jiraiya's words shocked Tsunade. Tsunade turned around and ran. She ran quickly to her home. She didn't know what to do. Her heart was telling her differently than what her mind was. It is an obvious trap from Orochimaru but, she didn't like the thought of Dan and Nawaki being with him. It was final. She would meet up with Dan and Nawaki tomorrow. And not even Jiraiya will stop her.