Sakura sighed as she started packing her things. Naruto had gone off to gather up Team 7, despite Sakura's refusal. Naturally of course, she thought of Naruto as the perfect escort to Suna. Not only because of his ability to protect her (which has been proven many times), but also because it'll probably make Gaara feel more comfortable seeing Naruto.
Sakura smirked as she thought about the council's reaction to Tsunade sending Team 7 to escort her to Suna. That's going to end in Tsunade throwing them out, she thought with a chuckle. She thought back to this morning when she was given the mission.
"But Tsunade-sama surely-" Sakura started.
"No buts Sakura, the Kazekage has asked for you specifically given the reasons that you are by far the best medic, not to mention a close friend to Naruto therefore the Kazekage trusts you more than some other medic such as, no offense, but Shizune. The council will burst into uproar if he does not get a physical done, and I agreed to allow you to teach Suna's medics in order to better our alliance with them. You will also be carrying classified scrolls to deliver to the Kazekage, therefore I'm assigning you Haruno Sakura, to this S-rank mission with an escort of your choice and my approval, failure is not an option! Understood?" Tsunade explained firmly.
"Hai Shishou!" Sakura replied holding back a sigh of defeat.
"I suggest packing and finding an escort you'd like, you'll leave as soon as you are ready."
"Hai!"
After Sakura had walked out, Tsunade looked down at the message again.
Dear Hokage-sama, I am (rather unfortunately) required to have a physical done, and I would like for this to be done as quickly as is possible as I'm quickly running out of tolerance for my council who are continuing to pester me. I would also like to make a request to have a medic of yours, train my medics here in Suna. This is merely a request of course, everyone knows Konoha has the greatest medics. Should you decide to concede to my request, I request your apprentice Haruno Sakura to be the one to have this task, should she not be too busy over there. Under the reasons of her being the best medic over there in many fields such as medical teaching, and because Naruto sees her as someone precious, I am confident she can be trusted. Please don't feel too rushed or troubled, it's alright if you need some time to set things up. Please let me know as soon as you can.
Yours truly,
Kazekage (Gaara)
Tsunade smirked as she could imagine the younger boy's annoyance while politely writing this. Poor kid's council pesters him more than my own does me. And speak of the devil…
"Tsunade, you are sending Haruno Sakura to Suna on the account of a request made by the Kazekage? Surely we have other medics and do not need to send our very best." Danzo spoke.
Tsunade closed her eyes and took a deep breath to try to stay calm.
"He requested specifically, by name, that I send Haruno Sakura should she not be too busy with work over here. Of which, she is not. Are you suggesting that the hospital cannot get by without her there? Sakura is our best medic yes, she's also our best teacher in the medical area. Would you suggest sending another to teach Suna's medics? How would one of the same ranking of medical expertise, teach another? This is not up for discussion Danzo, I have sent word to Suna already."
"And what about her escort? Is that necessary?" Danzo questioned.
"She will taking classified scrolls with her including, ones containing valuable medical information, and a sealed document for the Kazekage himself. You know very well that it is required that shinobi carrying classified scrolls must be escorted. In fact as I recall, it was after all the council, who created this requirement. Now then, unless you are going to continue questioning my decisions, I suggest you take your leave."
Danzo bowed, "That is all Hokage-sama." He said as he took his leave.
Tsunade exhaled, annoyed as she leaned back and reached for her sake. Which was nowhere to be found…
"SHIZUNE!" Tsunade roared.
Over in the hospital, the hair on Shizune's neck prickled.