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The Bringer of Pain

"You are aware – the circumstances surrounding such a notion borders on impossible, Naruto." Pushing a shaky hand through flaxen locks the young shinobi stood firm. This was their only hope, their only option – otherwise all five Elemental Nations would face destruction. As the innocent's last savior, firming his resolve lipid blue pools swept over the decimated landscape.

"Your Hokage orders you to stand-down Tsunade-san." His commanding baritone carried power associated with one such as he, sensuous even. God she wished her younger years were now. 'Stupid Sakura,' she thought condescendingly. That girl could have the Uchiha. "And if I refused?" She could be equally as stubborn, besides deaths cruel icy fingers curled tight around her heart, understanding the Sucker's permanent sleep was near Shodamine's grand-daughter gazed up into those once playful eyes….committing every feature to memory. The gentle jaw-line, mid-back blonde hair tied neatly into a top-knot, slanted eyes so much like a previous Hokages' blue eyes, but a face even more handsome. Naruto's metamorphosis was complete.

"Jail for insubordination."

'.…..And such an ass at times.' Her dark thoughts professed.

"Fine." Stepping away Tsunade gathered chakra into her hand, with speed the blonde Shinobi new not the former Godamine slammed her palm unto her grand-fathers' crystal dangling around Narutos' neck "I love you, Brati, I am sorry," was muttered before his world turned black.

After depositing her last loved one someplace safe, she eyed the beast. It was time. Flashing through hand signs, eyes glowed mint green as a white mist emitted from her form solidifying into Haniyasu-hime. The beast roared in fury – launching itself- tears ran freely down Tsunades' face as she shot forward, chakra shrapnel formed. All was quiet; until the King of Hell cried in anguish before a blinding light engulfed the area. Once the smoke cleared both were gone.

Sakura cried. As usual she was too weak to save anyone.

Short Prologue I know………….Stay tuned.