Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto the show, the characters or ideas from the show. And this story is almost completely fictional, however follows some of the timeline events in the story.

Spoiler Alert: This story has some spoilers imbedded in the story, I understand some people can get quite frustrated when something gets spoiled for them so I'm stating now for you own good, if you haven't seen Naruto Shippuden I highly suggest you click away.

Time range: They're currently 18 years old.

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It's been five years since Sasuke left Konoha. Team 7 has changed quite a bit in the five years. Naruto has become the strongest in the village. Sakura has become a fine Kunoichi in her medic skills, infact the best in the entire village not counting Tsunade. Her fighting skills and mental state have grown tremendously since she was 13 too. Kakashi went over a surgery and restored his Sharangan eye's vision and has become a lot stronger since then and even treats the two as his own children.

During all this time, everybody believed Sasuke has been taken as Orochimaru's next vessel and had died two years ago, that was everybody. Except Naruto and Sakura. They believed he was still alive because no matter what, Sasuke was able to overcome anything tossed at him, even if it takes awhile. After completing a mission, Naruto suggested he Sakura and Kakashi would go to eat at Ichiraku's, bill on him.

"Have any of you felt something, off as soon as we stepped back in the village?' Frowned Sakura

"Now that you mention it, I felt something too. When we stepped through the gate I felt something familiar, something I haven't felt in a long time" said the blonde haired boy.

"Like, I know we're safe in this village but for some reason I feel on edge, like something is about to happen tonight. The last time I felt was before I confronted him when he was going to leave the village" replied the Jade eyed kunoichi.

After a good hour of chatting with her team, Sakura casually walked back to her house, to enjoy a relaxing warm bath to relax, forget about everything. Before she could step into the warm bath, she heard a knock on her door.

"Ugh, why does everybody but me get to relax after a mission, it's so frustrating!" complained Sakura as she marched to her door and then opened it.

"Naruto, Kakashi. What are you guys doing here this late?"

"Lady Fifth called us upon an urgent mission, she needs a skilled squad that's currently in the village, hurry up it's urgent" Replied lethargically, as usual.

"What could it possibly even be at this time of day to call us, it must be important" she thought to herself as she and her comrades walked to Tsunade's office.

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The walk to the Tsunade's office felt shorter than it did, since Naruto was telling a story about a ramen disaster that once happened at Ichiraku's, he told it with lots of arm waving and was really enthusiastic. Once they got to Tsunade's office, Sakura knew this was going to be a long night.

There were two Anbu Black Ops and Hinata's squad was there.

"WHAT IS IT GRANNY, IT IS AN S RANK MISSION! AM I FINALLY GOING TO SHOW EVERYBODY HOW MUCH OF A LEGENDARY NINJA I AM! AM I FINALLY GOING TO GO ON THE MISSION THAT'LL -" Before Naruto could finish his lengthy ramble, Sakura smacked him across the head.

"YOU DAMN KNUCKLEHEAD! SOMETIMES I WONDER IF YOU'VE EVER CHANGED ONE BIT THESE YEARS" Impatiently yelled Sakura

"You two relax!" Firmly said Kakashi with a smirk underneath his mask. Sometimes they acted like they did when they were children; ah did it bring back memories.

The Anbu were smiling underneath their masks, and Hinata let out a smirk as well as Kiba

"Pay attention, I'm only going to say this once, especially you Naruto" strictly ordered Tsunade. She wasn't doubtful nor was she anxious. To be blunt, she believed in team Kakashi, the Anbu Black Ops and the tracking squad she assigned for this mission.

"We have had several reports of black cloaks with red clouds on them in the land of fire. We believe it's the Akatsuki and apparently there are a couple of new members with them as well most likely to replace the former members they've lost."

"Knowing that the tailed beasts 1 through 6 have been taken, they might be coming here soon for you Naruto. Knowing the strength of former Akatsuki members, the new comers might be just as power if not stronger."

"We don't know exactly what they've popped in the land of fire for, but it's obviously for something which could be disastrous in future events, if it really is the Akatsuki you must be extremely careful. Don't engage on any fights! If they get Naruto lord knows what could take place in the future! This is an S rank mission!

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