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Part 1: A Thin Line

Clouds were hovering over Konoha like a ghost. It gave all the townsfolk, kids, and teachers the creeps. It even frightened some of the Anbu.

"So why are you here again?" Tsunade gripped her aching head in vain. On the left side of her desk there was a stack of paper work that she had yet completed that was due…last month. On the right side of her desk was a bottle of sake that was almost empty. She has to get another one real soon. In front of her desk was a blonde headed idiot who wanted to pester her as always.

"I wanted to talk about Sasuke's trial."

Naruto had a serious face. You can still see the dark circles under his eyes. He woke up earlier from the commotion earlier out from his window.

"He's a monster; he doesn't deserve to live in this peaceful village."

"Do you think he will die? Or will they just let it slide?"

"They're going to kill him."

"How do you know? He's the last Uchiha after all. Our leaders won't just let him rot after all he's done for us."

"He's a monster. He's a traitor. He deserves to be killed."

"But he saved us from Orochimaru and Itachi. He shouldn't be killed for saving us from Orochimaru especially"

"Our anbu could've gotten rid of them in an easy shot. If he was a savior why did he try to kill everyone in Konoha? HUH? WHY DID HE TRY TO KILL HIS OWN TEAMMATE?"

"Our anbu haven't been able to do that in over ten years and then Sasuke kills them like nothing! He saved our village from dangerous people. Every man gets a second chance!"

"A MONSTER DOESN'T! THEY ARE BURNED TO THE GROUND! THEY ARE KILLED BY THE COMMONERS OF THE VILLAGE!"

"Guys stop fighting!"

Once Naruto heard this he didn't care about his trunks still showing. He didn't care he didn't have an empty stomach. He didn't care he forgot to lock the door to his apartment. He just didn't care.

Tsunade swallowed her spit; preparing to make her voice loud and clear.

"Sasuke's trial is between all the elders and me."

"What about Gaara and the others?"

"Uchiha Sasuke is still a ninja under Konoha. We have all his records and information. He is our responsibility."

Naruto trusted Tsunade since she knew how to show slight empathy; despite it being the wrong thing to do once you're a Hokage. The elders are what he worried about the most. They barely showed any emotion besides disappointment, anger, madness, and other negative adjectives. Having the last Uchiha enter the gates of hell is what they wanted the most despite all the positive feedback about Naruto's team mate.

"Baa-"

"Don't call me that."

"…Tsunade, they're going to make sure Sasuke not even have a trial. They're going to make sure he dies."

"What do you want me to do Naruto? I can only do so much. If you haven't realized but the elders have a higher authority than me."

If there was a way he can actually persuade everyone in this whole village. Right now, most of Konoha was turning their back on Sasuke. Like he wasn't a member of Konoha. Like he didn't have a family that was murdered. Like he wasn't someone to be proud of; just another gum on the side walk. It was sick, menacing, revolting, and horrible. Naruto can just remember sitting on the swings each year he failed to be a shinobi; watching everyone tie their headbands on.

"Is it trial judged by the jury or the elders?"

"Elders; why you want to know?"

"Is there any way at all we can persuade them to reconsider the death of Sasuke Uchiha?"

"And what way do you plan on persuading them?"

"If Sasuke is still a ninja under Konoha, he is still a part of Team Kakashi. The elders have no right to break up the team under any conditions. If I persuade them if Sasuke goes, then Team Kakashi lives no more."

"You lived without him for three years; what makes you think that they will believe he had a big impact on both you and Sakura."

"Come on! The whole damn village knows. Once I failed on rescuing Sasuke the first time, Sakura and I were walking ghosts the first two months. You can ask Shikimaru, Choji, Shino, Kiba, Ino, Temari, Hinata-"

"Okay. I hear you. But I don't think just listening to you will persuade them. You might hold the kyubi, being the hokage's son, and defeat Pein but to their eyes you're just another shinobi."

"Fine! I can get Sakura! And Sai! And possibly Kiba, Shikimaru, Ino, Choji, Hinata, Kiba, Shino, even Lee!"

"Naruto."

"I can even get Tenten, Neji, Gai…"

"Naruto."

"And damn- we can throw Akimaru in there! I'm pretty sure some dog whisperer can talk to him or something-"

"Naruto!"

Naruto caught himself. He stared wide eyed at the woman before him. He felt a light breeze and again realized he was wearing only boxers and a shirt. His whole body shivered. He was scared. Hell- he was terrified; seeing his best friend die before his eyes. He and Sakura couldn't stand being away from Sasuke for three years. How is it going to be if they won't be able to see him; only an engraved tomb stone (if they even give him one).

"Baa-chan… "Naruto's eyes were burning. He put his hands on the desk.

Tsunade stared back at him with a stern look. After a few seconds, she looked down in regret. She has known this boy for over three years. He's become like a son to her. She wouldn't be able to bear the thought of him seeing his best friend die right before him.

"Fine."

Naruto stared wide eyed. His forgot the huge breeze that was touching his thigh. He forgot to blink, scared to miss the chance of seeing Tsunade surrender. He even forgot to breathe; scared his deep breathing won't be able to listen to her.

"I'll get this thing for you. All of your friends really need to persuade anbu, doctors, elders and even the citizens of Konha. They want to beleive they want to live in the same village as Sasuke. You will have no help at all. Each individual citizen and or ninja will be questioned. They are not allowed to speak of their questions asked to them along to the rest of the ninjas. They will be asking you, Sakura, and Kakashi very personal questions. Don't give in to the peer pressure. Don't screw up."

Naruto was so filled with relief and happiness. He leaned towards the Hokage and hugged her, thus, almost knocking down the sake.

"Baa-chan you are the best!"

Tsunade panicked and groaned showing she was uncomfortable. Naruto backed off.

"Will Sasuke be questioned too?"

"If you get him to get questioned, it might not bring you best of luck. He's been blinded by Madara's madness. That madness has given a negative effect on him. It won't persuade the elders. You can try to knock some sense into him. He has to want to talk."

"Right, thanks."

Naruto headed towards the door. He couldn't keep his mouth closed anymore. He needs to go straight to Sakura, Kakashi, and Sai. Tell them the good news. Get Team 7's life back once again.

"Naruto!" Tsunade called him.

"Yeah?"

Tsunade hated Sasuke. He was a good student, good grades, good strength, good friends, and even had people who had admired him. Yet he looked at everyone as if they were trash on the ground. The fact that Sakura and Naruto had not given up on him made her upset. Sasuke Uchiha was a disgrace. If it was her decision she would have him killed. The nerve of Sasuke actually betraying his team was horrible. He put bruises on Naruto and Sakura. Everyone knew it was there but Sakura and Naruto would just put a band-aid on it and pretend it wasn't there anymore. And thus, Tsunade didn't trust him; just like she doesn't trust Orochimaru.

Tsunade looked at Naruto.

"Don't give up."

Naruto grinned.

"Not even a bit!"

Naruto couldn't stop grinning. It felt like he had 50 tons off his shoulders. He roamed around the streets, with his head in the air. He placed his hands behind his back; reminiscing the old days of Team 7.

"It's going to be like the old times! Kakashi is going to be late. Sakura try asking Sasuke out. I try to ask-"

"Hey, dumbass!"

Naruto turned around. Who was talking to him now? He had to tell his friends the glorious news. It was some punk kid. He pointed his finger at Naruto.

"Put some pants on dipshit!" the punk yelled.

Naruto looked down. He was still in a t-shirt and underwear. That explained the breezes…

I totally forgot to talk to you guys afterwards!:O Oh noeesss!

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