Me: Hi guys I am back, now all my adoring fans can cheer for me.

Adoring fans: … *cricket*

Me: Fine then no money for you, once I actually get money I'm using it for myself *sob*

Naruto: on to the story!

The Rise of The Alliance

It has been five years since the 4th Great Shinobi World War and things are not looking good in Konoha. There were only two casualties in the war and those were Madara Uchiha, who died by Tsunade's hands, and Gaara's old sensei Baki. Baki's funeral was held in Konoha after the war, but his death was not the reason Konoha was in need of help. During the war Naruto suddenly disappeared from the village and Tsunade had no choice but to retire and let Sasuke become leader of the village.

Other Shinobi countries could not start a war with Sasuke without risking hurting the other innocent citizens or ninjas. Suna has tried multiple times to assassinate Sasuke but every attempt fails. Sasuke now has rule over Konoha and thus the era of Uchiha has begun.

"Konnichiwa Sakura-chan, how are you today?" asked Rock Lee.

"Pretty good, hey are you going to Konohamaru's birthday? " Sakura asked.

"Yeah, can you believe that Kono is 17 years old?" asked Lee

"I know it's so weird how time just comes and goes, well anyway see you there" Sakura said.

Even though they acted happy, everyone in Konoha was sad that Sasuke was their leader and that the only person who could defeat him has suddenly vanished.

Sakura made it to the party and greeted by her fellow Shinobi.

"Sakura you made it!" yelled Konohamaru. He was wearing something different from his old clothing.

"I wouldn't miss it for anything" Sakura said.

Just then a man walked in.

"Now who id the birthday boy who's gifts will soon be mine."

Sorry it's short but it's getting pretty late so I'm going to stop here for tonight

p.s. if you want to see what Konohamaru looks like check out my new avatar.