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Sakura was with Naruto heading his favorite ramen shop celebrating not only his return but Sakura finishing her training with Tsunade.

"Sakura I can't wait to eat ramen man it has been too long and of course to hang out with you again Sakura." Sakura laughs at how happy Naruto is about eating ramen. She studied Naruto's face observing how he has matured in the three years.

"Hey, earth to Sakura are you okay you're staring at me...Oh, I know what it is you can't get over how hot I have gotten ha-ha." Sakura laughs and shakes her head.

"No, I just can't believe how much you have changed over the years...you have grown a lot Naruto."

"Yeah and to think if we look like this, I wonder what Sasuke looks like." Naruto stiffens and looks at Sakura as she continues to smile at him.

"Naruto you don't have to worry about bringing him up around me anymore. You are not the only one who has changed over the last three years. Actually, that is what I wanted to talk to you about...Naruto I don't want you going after him anymore. I don't love him anymore and if he wished to come back, he would have by now. I'm not saying to forget him but...let's move on we can't keep living in the past."

"Are you sure Sakura because you know I will bring him back with no problem." Sakura stops and turns her body towards Naruto giving him her most serious face.

"Definitely, Naruto I am absolutely certain I don't want you or me to go after Sasuke no more. I bear nothing for him he is merely someone in my past now." Naruto can see Sakura is telling the truth and nods his head.

"OKay, Sakura for you I will stop living in the past and not go after Sasuke no more unless told to by ba-chan." Sakura is about to scolded Naruto for calling lady Tsunade ba-chan When an Anbu pops in front of them.

"Sakura Haruno you are to report to lady Tsunade immediately."

Before Sakura could utter a word the Anbu member disappears. Sighing she looks back at Naruto with sad eyes not wanting to depart from him just yet.

"Sorry Naruto when I am done with lady Tsunade. I will come find you and we can have desert no reason for me to keep you from your favorite ramen."

Naruto gives one of his famous smiles before hugging her goodbye. She was disappointed that she wouldn't be able to hang out with Naruto longer. But she was a kunoichi her utmost priority will always be missions and protecting her village. Friends and family become the last priory...even though to Sakura friends and family comes first. Sakura arrives and knocks on the door waiting to be told she may enter.

"Enter Sakura."

Tsunade sighs as Sakura comes in not liking that she will have to send her student on a mission already when she barely completed her training an hour ago. She knew Sakura could handle herself if need be. But it didn't make it easier sending her on a mission with her so fresh out of training. As lady Tsunade Is thinking this Sakura is standing in front of her desk waiting for her to speak.

"You have a mission I definitely don't want to send you out yet so fresh out of training but...They have requested you personally, and I will not tell them no." Tsunade hands Sakura a scroll that contains her mission. She opens the scroll and reads the details once she is done, she looks up at Lady Tsunade in disbelief.

"Are they sure Lady Tsunade."

"Indeed, they sent tubs here for us to analyze this mission will be incredibly complex. You need to make sure you succeed or the whole sand village will be wiped out."

"But this disease I only have heard about it coming from the land of the wave not there."

"Sakura! I know that is what I told them. They informed me that they had a wave ninja in their land a week ago seeking help with a mission. Now Gaara's people are infected and if you don't go, they will die."

"I... I'm not saying I'm not going, but I want to make sure I have all the facts and that they are...Accurate for me to execute this mission well."

"We have tripled checked everything and it all came back the same just go there and save them before someone dies."

"Yes, Lady Tsunade I will make you proud."

"I do not know when you will be able to finish and heal everyone, so this mission is an ongoing one until the last infected person is healed. Also, if they need, help on mission's you are to help I have already informed Gaara that he will see you in three days' time. Also, that you will be at their disposal for any mission."

Sakura bows her head before exiting and going to pack for her mission to the village hidden in the sand. After she was done packing Sakura went to say her goodbyes to everyone. Of course, Kakashi and Naruto wanted to come. But Sakura nipped that in the bud quickly.

"If you guys come with me the village will be down two exceptional ninjas. What if someone comes to strike here you will not be over here to help. I will be back as soon as I can be ok...but you two need to be here for the village."

Kakashi nodded his head knowing she was right but still didn't like it. But agreeing with her none the same. Naruto was about to protest only to receive a scary look from Sakura before she knocked him out for his own good.

"You could have just tied him up Sakura you didn't need to go and knock him out."

"Kakashi you and I both know full well that he wouldn't give up even if I tied him, he would untie himself and followed me."

Kakashi sighed and nodded his head before giving Sakura one last smile before disappearing with an unconscious Naruto. Sakura arrived at the village hidden in the sand a day early not bothering to sleep on the second day. Wanting to make sure she gets to the village before someone falls victim to the disease. Sakura walks up to one of the Ninja in front of the sand wall.

"Hello, Sakura Haruno from the village hidden in the leaf I am to report to the Kazekage." He nods his head and looks over to his right.

"You two take Haruno-san to the Kazekage immediately."

Two Ninjas step forward and escort Sakura to the Kazekage office on her way there she noticed the village was lively. As if there was no disease running around trying to kill its people. Sakura is confused by this is this not supposed to be empty the people of the village not wanting to come out in fear they may be next. Not running around happy as if nothing is amiss.

Unless Gaara is keeping it quiet. Sakura had more questions than answers and she desired them answered. Sakura entered the Kazekage office and inclined her head to Gaara when she lifted her head back up, she saw he possessed a terribly stern look on his face.

"You are early Sakura-san I hope you didn't rush here without sleeping."

"Sorry, Kazekage-Sama but once I heard your village fell into disease I wanted to get here as quickly as I could. I only just missed one day of sleep for if I hadn't slept the first day, I would have been here yesterday night."

"Well once I debrief you, I will arrange one of my men escort you to the room you will be remaining at. Please sit Sakura-san and please call me Gaara." Sakura moves to one of the chairs that are facing the Kazekages desk. Once she has sat down, she feels her muscles sighing in relief after having to run all night and day.

"Gaara-Sama I wish to know do the people here know what is going on because they are all acting like nothing is wrong it is quite puzzling."

"Yes, well, I want you to promise me that you will not interrupt me before I am finished briefing you on everything do you understand Sakura-san."

"Very well, Kazekage-Sama I promise I will not interrupt you." (What is going on why does he require me to promise him this. What are you hiding Garra.)

"To start with I want you to know is that there is no disease in my village. The tubes we sent were from the land of the wave we took some blood from a person who was infected with it. I only said and did this to require you here because if I were to tell the Hokage the legitimate reason I require you then she would never have sent you." Sakura stare's at Gaara with wide eyes but doesn't interrupt him waiting for him to continue.

"I have intel on some Akatsuki members who are plotting to come here and try and take my tailed beast from me. I need your help because I know you are very formidable and if something happens to my men or me. I know one of the greatest medic ninjas is here. Now I know you have questions and will answer them all no matter what it is."

"how did you get this intel."

"One of my Anbu overheard them while they were on a mission the Akatsuki didn't even know my Anbu was there." Sakura nods at this.

"Who will be coming."

Gaara was hesitant on this one recalling her relationship with Sasuke and wanting to return him back to her village. So, hearing that person's name who hurt Sasuke in the past will only sadden her.

"Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoskigaki."

Sakura froze hearing his name being said. It's terrible enough she will have to face that bastard but now she has to also deal with his partner Kisame. This mission isn't going to be easy.

"When will they be here."

"In three days."

"How many know about this."

"My Anbu, Temari, Kankuro, and myself."

"Am I here to not only aid but to train anyone."

"No, you are here to only help take down Itachi and Kisame and aid anyone should they get hurt." Sakura nods and stands from the chair much to her muscles displeasure.

"I will assist you Kazekage. But I require you to promise me you will stay clear of the fight they want you, not us. So, if you are away from the battle then it is easier for us to fight. Also, should I get hurt, captured, or worse killed please do not come to my aid leave the village immediately and hide."

"Deal I also..."

"I know do not tell my Hokage any of this. I already knew that." Gaara nodded his head and handed Sakura a scroll for her to write to the Hokage. Letting her know she has arrived.

"Gaara-Sama May I have two more scrolls should I die in three days I wish to at least send one last letter to my team. I promise I will not disclose them anything."

Gaara handed her two more scrolls and turned around facing his village. As to give Sakura the privacy she needs to write possibly the last latter to the three people who matter to her but to also cry.

Gaara might not comprehend certain feelings, but he can tell when someone is about to cry and that right now was Sakura. When she was done, she looked up and saw that Gaara had turned around giving her privacy. She smiled at this and secretly thanked him for turning around.

"I... I am done Gaara-Sama."

Gaara turned around and reached for the three scrolls that Sakura left on his desk for him to take. He called for the scroll runner and advised him to deliver these scrolls to the Village hidden in the leaf. Before calling a Ninja, who was on guard outside the Kazekages office.

"Escort Sakura-san to her room please and bring her anything she might need."

"Yes, Kazekage-Sama. Miss Sakura-san if you would please fallow me."

Sakura bowed her head towards Gaara once more before leaving with the Ninja.

"Miss Sakura-san is there anything you need."

"Yes, where is your training grounds I wish to train some."

"Yes, of course, the training grounds are not far from here. Me or another ninja will be more than happy to show you in the morning."

"Thank you. Sir"

"No problem Miss Sakura-san."

Once they arrive at Sakura's room that was within the Kazekage Tower. Sakura walked in and fell face first into the Queen size bed falling asleep not even caring that she was still in her clothing. The following day Sakura woke up and went to the connecting bathroom and took a much-needed shower. She put her outfit back on and found a ninja to escort her to the training grounds.

"Thank you."

"No problem If you need anything please let us know... and Sakura-san."

"Yes"

"Thank you I know our Kazekage had to lie to get you here. But thank you for staying it means a lot to our village." Sakura smiles at the Ninja.

"I comprehend why he did what he did, but he could have merely sent me a scroll and I would have been over here none the same."

The ninja was shocked at hearing this. But swiftly recovered. Nodding his head before disappearing. Sakura trained for a good 4 hours before calling it quits. She was about to leave when an Anbu dropped in front of her.

"Sakura-san Kazekage needs you immediately."

Before Sakura could do anything. The Anbu member seizes her and brings her close to his body securing his arms around her and transporting them away to the Kazekage's office. Once there the Anbu member quickly lets her go and disappears once more. Sakura turns around facing Gaara and his two siblings.

"Gaara-Sama you called for me."

"Yes, Sorry about the Anbu they sometimes forget they don't have to rush everyone to my office just because I ask for them. The Akatsuki are on their way here. They have decided to come early."

"When."

"Tomorrow."

"Will we ambush them or let them come here."

"We will meet them Half way tomorrow we will be leaving before the first light shins. Please get the rest you need."

"Of course."

Sakura leaves the room and heads to her room to prepare for tomorrows fight. Sakura sleeps for a while before she meets up with everyone at the front wall of the village. When everyone was there, they start to run in the direction where Itachi and Kisame will be coming from. It only took them till the afternoon to make contact with the two Akatsuki members.

"So, you heard we were coming no matter it makes our job easier."

"I would not be too cocky Kisame you don't know what skill everyone has here and that will be your downfall. Everyone don't look Itachi in the eyes look at his chin but not any lower his ring can trap you in his Jutsu as well." Itachi stares at Sakura after she makes that statement.

"It seems we will have to kill you first Kunoichi for knowing the information you seem to hold."

"Itachi I would love to see you and shark boy try and kill us."

Kisame looked right at Sakura when she said this. He saw her with a smirk on her face, and all he wanted to do was rip it off. She knew he hated being called a shark, so she used that to her advantage wanting eyes off everyone as much as she can. Kisame was the first to move, and he went right for Sakura.

"I am going to slice you in tiny, little pieces for that comment pinky."

"What mad that I called you Shark boy. Well, how about..."

Sakura dodges his attacks left and right. "Fish face no don't like that one." They are fighting back and forth Sakura did not want to reveal to them her true level of power till the ultimate second. Temari jumps in to help her while Kankuro and two Anbu deal with Itachi.

"Kankuro NOO! Let him go Itachi." Sakura looks away from her fight with Kisame and sees that Itachi has Kankuro by his neck.

"No!... Temari can you handle him."

"Yes, go please help my brother."

"Oh, no, you don't your fight is with me pinky." Kisame goes to stop her but Temari stops his attack as Sakura runs full force to Itachi. Itachi sees her coming and does some hand signs.

"Fireball Jutsu."

Sakura dodges it and makes a chakra infused fist and hits Itachi in the stomach while grabbing Kankuro at the same time. Itachi goes flying some 20 feet before stopping. Sakura moves back to where some Anbu was and handed Kankuro to them before standing in front of the group knowing Itachi was not down for the count.

Itachi shocked by what the Pink haired girl did got up slowly feeling several broken ribs. He Looks back where he once was and sees that the Pink haired girl is waiting for him with a glare that could slaughter 100 men. When he gets back, Kisame is at his side.

"You okay Partner."

"Yes, I'm fine do not underestimate her."

"Yeah, I managed that when she sent you flying." Itachi sent a message via his ring to Pain informing him what he just experienced. The only reply he and Kisame both get back is.

"Take her forget the Tailed beast." Kisame looks at Itachi and smiles

"Oh, this is going to be good." Itachi looks directly at Sakura not even bothering to look or speak to Kisame.

"Sakura is your name right." Sakura glares harder at his chin hearing him speak to her.

"Yes."

"You wish to keep these people safe." Sakura is shocked at hearing him announce this but waits for him to continue.

"Come with us freely, and we will allow them to go free no harm to them...even the tailed beast."

"Not happening Itachi she is no-."

"Deal." Sakura starts to walk over to them but Kankuro grabs her arm.

"Sakura are you crazy why the hell are you agreeing to this you can take them both." Sakura smiles at this and turns around facing him.

"I know that. But if I can keep you guys safe without having to have any of you hurt, I will do it." Kankuro does not let go but pulls her towards him into a hug.

"We will come for you I promise...Stay safe Sakura." Kankuro lets her go, and she steps away from him. As she turns around to head to Itachi and Kisame she stops once more and turns her head back to the group.

"Don't tell my village anything until I return tell them that the virus is still spreading and that you will need to keep me."

"No, we will tell them the truth we got you into this mess, and we are going to get you out of it."

"NO! If you do, Naruto will come for me and they will have the Nine tails keep quite or I will haunt you people for the rest of your lives."

"Okay, Sakura...we will keep quiet."

"Thank you, Temari." (Goodbye everyone I love you all.) Once she reaches them Itachi turns and heads in the direction of one of their numerous safe houses. Sakura is the second to leave then Kisame behind her. When they are far away from the group Itachi stops and faces Sakura.

"Hand over all your weapons and then look up into my eyes." Sakura hessites before doing as told. Once she is done handing over her weapons Itachi speaks.

"If I search you and I find any hidden weapons and I will search everywhere the deal is off and I go retrieve the tailed beast." Sakura stiffens feeling her cheeks heat up she glares at Itachi's chin once more.

"His name is Gaara for starters, and that is all my weapons you perverted bastard."

Itachi grabs Sakura by the chin and lifts her face to look at him. Sakura looks down before she closes her eyes and takes a big breath. Opening her eyes once more she gradually looks up knowing he is waiting.

When she finally makes eye contact, she goes stiff waiting for the pain to start. Sakura is confused when she doesn't feel herself being pulled into a Jutsu she takes this opportunity to look at his eyes memorizing them.

"You will talk to me and Kisame with respect Sakura or I will kill you and then all your little friends."

Sakura looks at him horrified. But as her last bit of defiance glares at his. Sakura tries to conceal her fear but Itachi could see it. He smirks before activating his Jutsu Kisame steps forward and grasps her before she fell to the ground.

He carefully picks her up and holds her bridal style not able to drape her over his shoulder for his sword is there. Kisame Sighs before joining his partner as they walk towards the safe house that is a day away.

Authors note.

Okay, everyone that is all for today I hope you enjoyed it as much as I am writing it keep reading for, I have many chapters to come.