Sakura, Sai, and Kakashi were running towards the Valley of the End. Kakashi had a gut feeling that it was the spot Sasuke was talking about after he and Naruto returned them to their own dimension once again. As the trio got closer the immense pressure of chakra could be felt. In the distance a dense, dark dome could be seen and if you looked close eunough you would see the black flames that lined it.

"They did it..."

"D-Did what Kakashi-sensei?"

"They used their full power and clashed the Rasengan and the Chidori."

They soon saw the damage to the forest around the battle, scarred and damaged beyond repair. What did they do? It plauged Sakura's mind.

xxx

When they reached the assumed battleground everything was gone. The waterfall was nothing more then wet stone, and the statues of Madara and Hashirama were destroyed beyond recognition.

There they were.

Sakura ran up to her friends to see them passed out and losing a lot of blood. Naruto and Sasuke had destroyed each other's arm. From just below their elbow, Naruto's right and Sasuke's left, was complete gone with blood pooling together. Sakura started healing both of them with each hand glowing green.

"Don't... worry about... me. Just heal him."

Sakura was surprised to see Naruto was still conscious and still putting froends above him. 'Kid, now is not the time to show off.' Kurama warned Naruto but the blonde refused to listen. Sakura put her all into healing Sasuke's immediate wounds. Sakura was relieved that Sasuke was okay, Sasuke AND Naruto were okay...

"Sai use the signal to alert the other Parties."

Sai used the signal flare they were equipped with as Sakura used up the last bit of her chakra to start healing Naruto. "You dummy. Look at the mess you made."

"J-Just be glad... dad can't tell m-mom about this!" Naruto tried to chuckle but Sakura placed a finger on his lips, "Shut up, Idiot." The pinkette grin at the blonde. Kakashi thought to himself that even in the afterlife, Kushina Uzumaki would have a rage filled talking to with her son. Even if it wasn't his fault.

xxx

Three days have passed since Naruto and Sasuke were admitted into the Hospital. Tsunade had placed a temporary pardon until Sasuke was healed, and Naruto was well enough to plead on his idiotic friend's behalf. The elder blonde had even more paperwork then before Obito and Madara Uchiha started the war. How did the four other Villages keep up!

"Lady Tsunade, h-have you seen... uh, Naruto Uzumaki by any chance?"

A nurse walked in terrified by the reaction that would ensue. "Bring. Me. Sakura."

"Y-yes Ma'am!"

Sakura was at the hospital doing her usual rounds. She covered the E.R. then went to check on the patients on the second and thid floors. "S-Sakura! Lady Tsunade would like to see you. I am going to cover you for the rest of your shift."

Sakura sighed, "Which one is it?"

"Naruto."

"Tell her that he's back in his bed. Again." The venom when Sakura said "again" scared the nurses more than Tsunade did. Sakura headed towards the one spot she always found Naruto, Ichiraku Ramen. Her walk wasn't long but she would find it all for naught. "S-Sasuke?! What are you doing here?" The Uchiha swallowed his mouthful of Ramen before speaking with his former Teammate.

"I needed some fresh air and not hospital food. Naruto left his 'Free Ramen' coupon in my room. So here I am."

Sakura was stunned. This was without a doubt Sasuke Uchiha. "How did you get out?"

"I have the Rinnegan and the Sharingan. I think I should be able to pull off small Genjutsu to leave a Hospital."

Yep. Same old, over confident Sasuke. Just now he uses more words. Sakura turned to leave the Ramen Shop, "I'll deal with you later!"

xxx

Sakura scoured the entire Village for about an hour before she found the blonde. He was chatting animatedly to a small rock with paper flowers and a green book next it. She heard Naruto recount his big battle with Sasuke, getting more detail than he offered her or Tsunade.

"... and of course he couldn't beat the Rasengan! So I did it. I was able to bring Sasuke back like I promised. Y-you owe me a drink now, Pervy Sage!"

Sakura walked into the most heartbreaking sight. Naruto was telling Jiraiya about all his incredible deeds he did throughout the War. It wasn't even a week ago that she saw him promise his father that he tried to keep all the promises he never got to make to his mother.

"Tell Mom I made lots of friends! A-and I always try my best! I-I do eat healthy..."

"N-Naruto?"

"Ah Sakura-chan! It's about time you found me." Naruto chuckled as he sprung to his feet. He tried rub his head but he just stared at his missing limb, "Hehehe Phantom Limb, what can I say?"

"You are in so much trouble."

"Granny will understand!"

"She would've understood if you went back an hour ago!"

"Wow! It has already been four hours?!"

"F-four?"

xxx

Naruto was laying in his hospital bed just staring at the wall. Tsunade never came to yell at him and Sakura only flicked him in the ribs. 'Kid.'

"What's up, Kurama?"

'The Uchiha. How will you keep the promise you made him if you wanna pardon him?'

"Hmmmm... I'll figure it out."

'He used us against you. What makes you think he won't again?'

"That feeling when I finally knocked sense back into him."

Kurama went silent as Shikamaru walked into Naruto's room. He had some papers and a scroll with him but he never brought it to attention. "Its been about a day since you skipped out of this room. Props are in order."

"Nah, I left this morning for about 6 hours." Naruto laughed as Shikamaru shook his head in defeat. Naruto heard him mumble 'troublesome' so he knows he did the right thing.

"What's the plan?"

"Hm?"

Shikamaru pointed to the empty spot where Naruto's arm should've been. Naruto just shrugged as a response.

"Guess all that power and still. Nothing but a mere mortal, huh?"

"I never said I was above mortals!"

"Sure didn't deny it when replacing Kakashi's eye."

"I still don't know how I did that!"

The two laughed for a brief moment before Shikamaru handed the blonde a flyer. It was annoucing the date of Kakashi's Hokage Intiation Ceremony.

"Damn. Granny's giving up already?"

"She was cut in half not more than a week ago. I'm fine with her handing the Hat over. Less bitchin' in my ear."

Naruto laughed and nodded. It was odd to be able to sit and relax like this. Sasuke was back, the war was over, and Naruto even made friends with the Demon Fox sealed inside of him. If things continued like this, it will soon turn stale for the energentic blonde.

"Naruto, time for your check-up! Oh you have visitors..."

"It's fine Sakura, I was just leaving." Shikamaru stood up to stretch before leaving. Sakura waved goodbye before turning to Naruto. The pinkette smiled at her blonde friend, not the type of smile Naruto would dream of but he wasn't going to turn down Sakura smile.

"Say a word to any one and you'll never make it out of this room alive, again."

"A-again?" Naruto swallowed loudly. Sakura heard it. He knows Sakura knows that he knows she heard it.

"Quick put this on and we'll get out of here!"

Naruto put on the t-shirt and shorts Sakura tossed on the bed as quickly as he could. She then grabbed his left hand and dragged him down the hall.

"You need something spiffy for Kakashi's Inaugriation!" Naruto groaned as Sakura skipped towards the Shops of Konoha.

xxx

It had been a few weeks since Naruto had his "shopping date" with Sakura and Tsunade was just about finished with his Hashirama Cell Arm. Team Seven met at the front Gates, "Sasuke are you sure? Granny said our arms are ready."

Sasuke looked down at his missing limb and shook his head, "No. I don't think I'm really ready yet."

Naruto nodded as Sakura just bounced on the soles of her feet. Right as Sasuke turned to leave, Naruto pushed Sakura foreward, "U-Uh... Sasuke. What if- What if I go with you?"

Naruto turned to walk back to the Hokage Mansion. He couldn't bare to see Sakura to leave too. After a few minutes if walking Naruto heard the clapping of shoes to the ground. "S-Sakura-chan?"

Her green eyes were stained with tears as she started walking shoulder to shoulder with Naruto. The Uzumaki wrapped his left arm around her, comforting her as long as she needed.