So far, so good! If anyone has any ideas please don't hesitate to tell me. That being said, do you think Sasuke should be good or should he just stay in his "the thirst for power and avenger mode". Plus, Choji is not part of the retrieval arc. Instead Gaara and Lee take on two opponents together. And yes, I know the chappies are short, but they will get longer(I hope). Also don't forget to tell me where I could improve and where are my strongest points. Before I forget, special thanks to my first reviewers, Darth Renda and one guest user. Many thanks to you both. Everyone please review my story, it's the only way to improve it.

So, Enjoy!


Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane were alert for once at their job. After all who wouldn't be when their leader was right next to them? If they had been caught slacking off…they slightly shivered, the Hokage's fist would have been introduced to their faces and their next stop would be at the hospital. That lady could definitely pack a punch. However, the blond haired lady seemed to be too distraught to notice anything. Beside her were the Rookie 9 and Tenten. All looked worried and seemed to be searching the horizon for their friends.

Izumo knew why. They were waiting for the traitor Uchiha and the team that went to retrieve him. Even though the actual truth was the little Uchiha had abandoned the village in his thirst for power, the rumor floating around was that the jailor of the Kyuubi, Uzumaki Naruto was somehow influencing the Uchiha massacre survivor, causing him to leave the village under the demon's influence. Izumo scowled. He had no love for such shallow thoughts. He wondered just how long it would take everyone to realize Uzumaki Naruto was the jailor of the Kyuubi, and not the Kyuubi itself.

Izumo looked to his side to see if his partner was also having these same thoughts. His partner, Kotetsu's eyes were suspiciously shifting…to the Hokage? And his nose was bleeding? Oh no. Kotetsu was most definitely not having his same thoughts. He was taking a peek at the Hokage, who was not wearing her… jacket. Izumo's nose started dripping blood suddenly. As if sensing someone was doing something wrong, the Hokage turned her face slowly towards them. But before she could, a two blurs appeared on the horizon. It looked like two people, both carrying someone, moving at a high unhealthy speed. One of them however seemed to be drenched in blood. The two blurs in another few seconds crash-landed right in front of the Hokage. It turned out to be Kakashi and his clone.

"Kakashi, what the hell happe-" started the Hokage, but before she could continue, Kakashi interrupted her.

"No time, Tsunade-sama, Naruto needs immediate attention," he gasped out. Tsunade felt her stomach churn. The boy who she thought as her grandkid and brother was lying there with a hole in his chest.

"H-h how?"

"Chidori", whispered Kakashi painfully, "but Sasuke seems better off. Naruto held back"

"Damn", cursed the Hokage," Quick give him to me"

Kakashi handed over his student with trembling hands. Tsunade, without wasting any time, disappeared in a whirlwind of leaves. The rest of the genins looked on with horror. Meanwhile, Kakashi dismissed his clone and took Sasuke into his own hands.

"Sensei, what about Sasuke? Will he be alright", came the voice of Sakura Haruno. She looked worried about Sasuke's condition, but also looked like a great weight was lifted from her shoulders.

"He'll be fine, Sakura. He'll make a full recovery." Kakashi replied with a frown that was hidden behind his mask. " As for the rest of you, wait here. The others should be arriving any moment." With that, Kakashi also disappeared in another whirlwind of leaves.

"Sensei, wait. I'm coming with you," yelled Sakura.

A minute of silence lasted through the area. Tenten broke it by saying, " Was that … Naruto… wrapped in Kakashi sensei's vest?

The pale Hyuuga seemed paler than usual as she whispered, " N-N-Naruto-kun, has a-a h-hole in his ch-chest with lots of-of b-blood c-coming out". With that she sank to the floor. Ino knelt down next to her.

"Hinata, how about you go to the hospital to see how he is? We'll catch up immediately after everyone comes back. Okay?" Ino gently said to the Hyuuga.

Hinata responded with a firm nod. As soon as Hinata left, Tenten exploded, " That traitorous, backstabbing BASTARD. How the HELL can he do that? They were teammates!"

Around her, everyone looked stunned. Even Choji had stopped eating with worry for his friend. They were all feeling sick at how Sasuke had treated his teammate. Ino spoke up, breaking the silence once more.

" D-Did you notice that S-Sakura didn't even spare a glance towards Naruto, even after he risked his life for her? Sh-She didn't even mention him, let alone ask how he is."

Shino spoke up in his monotonous voice," I think it would be in the best interest of everyone, the Rookie 9 and Team Gai, to keep away from Sakura and Sasuke. In the end it will cause us more harm than good"