A Brave Kunoichi Full summary: Naruto is finally captured by the Akatsuki and surprisingly enough, Sasuke is one of the members who captures him. Tsunade forms a team of shinobi to go rescue him and Naruto's pink-haired teammate, Haruno Sakura is put in charge of the rescue team. Will this mission bring Sakura to realize her true feelings for her blonde teammate?

Main pairings: Mostly Narusaku and a bit of Naruhina, but one-sided on Hinata's side. There will be a bit of Sasukarin later on.

Timeline: This begins immediately after the Invasion of Pain arc and before the events of the Kage Summit arc transpires.

Disclaimer: I do not own the amazing anime and manga that is Naruto. It belongs to Masashi Kishimoto exclusively.

A/N: I hope you all like this fanfic. This is my very first fanfic so I hope I will do okay in your eyes. Dedicated to the beautiful pairing that is NaruSaku and I created a situation where this time it's Sakura who saves Naruto;)

Capture

"In loving memory of Jiraiya(Beloved mentor and godparent)"-These were the words inscribed on Jiraiya's grave.

Uzumaki Naruto stood in front of the grave and looked at Konan's bouquet of flowers. He smiled, still finding it hard to believe that it was an Akatsuki member who gave him those flowers.

"Takes you back, doesn't it?"Naruto turned only surprised to meet himself face to face with Kisame. He is clearly surprised , seeing as though he was normally able to sense the chakra of those around him ever since mastering Sage Mode.

Naruto quickly forms two shadow clones and they each assist him in forming the Wind Release:Rasenshuriken.

Kisame is clearly amazed by the technique and complements Naruto for his bravery, unlike the last time they encountered each other. Naruto charges in, and Kisame asks him if he really thought that he would come to capture him alone, seeing as he single-handedly defeated Pain.

Just then, a sharp feeling passes through Naruto, nearly missing his heart. He turns back only to find himself staring into two red pupils with three tomoes in each of them.

-"S…...Sasuke?" Naruto could only manage to stutter. "But….why?"….Sasuke was dressed in the Akatsuki cloak.

"Oh, you didn't hear, "Ever since Itachi-san died, Leader took in Sasuke. He's my new partner. And when Leader asked him what he felt about capturing you, he only asked when he wanted it done. Yes, Naruto-kun. Sasuke is a member of the Akatsuki."

Blood trickled freely from Naruto's wound and dropped to the ground. Before he could pass out, he heard Sasuke say, "Is this really the ninja who took out Pain? He's no stronger than three years ago!"

Kisame then clearly said, "Don't underestimate him, Sasuke-san. You saw that technique too. It was the technique that took out Kakuzu, a very powerful Akatsuki member .Anyways, let's take him back to the hide-out. We'll have to keep him alive at least until we've captured the Eight-tails."

Sasuke nods and then both set off in the west, with Naruto's limp body hanging off of Samehada.

A/N: End of chapter one guys. Please review guys and let me know what you think about it.