Two days after Naruto's death, Sakura feels disgust for Konoha. As she walks toward the Hokage's tower, the kunoichi hears people joking about Naruto's death. The young woman grips her hands into fists. Konoha, the village that Sakura Haruno swore to protect. Konoha, the village that Naruto Uzumaki claim to be its Hokage in the future. Konoha, the village they called home.
Konoha piss on Naruto's memories, then they laugh at his dream. Even before Naruto was declare dead, the village was celebrating his death. With the death of Naruto, the Fire Daimyo release his Jinchuriki status. Shinobi and civilian cheered the Fire Daimyo's courage for overturning the Third Hokage's rules on Naruto.
Sakura thinking, "Number of Naruto's classmates turn their backs on him. They did not care about him at all. Naruto had dies and they were mocking him. He was a hero to many people, just not in the Land of Fire."
A male voice calls out, "Sakura!"
The pink hair kunoichi looks to see Kakashi. He is reading his little book. Sakura lets out a sad sigh as her teacher walks up to her. The young woman notice that he looks upset about something. The older shinobi closes his book to talk with his student.
Kakashi ask, "How are you doing, Sakura?"
Sakura reply, "I am doing fine. But you look horrible Kakashi."
"I got orders from Fire Daimyo that I do not agree with. Then there what Jiraiya told me about Naruto."
Sakura looks at Kakashi, "Can you tell me what Jiraiya said about Naruto?"
Kakashi looks into the emerald eyes of Sakura. He knew the young kunoichi need answers about the late Naruto Uzumaki. The older shinobi hopes that Sakura never finds out the truth. She might turn on Konoha because of their actions against Naruto.
Kakashi reply, "I can not tell you, Sakura. Konoha has many secrets that need to be hidden. Some time it is best to leave certain secrets alone or else."
Sakura narrows her eyes at Kakashi, "I see…"
Kakashi pats Sakura's shoulder, "Sakura, you're a good kunoichi for Konoha. Do not let Naruto's death affect your duties as a kunoichi."
Sakura's master gives her a simile before he leaves her. The young woman knew that Kakashi was right. As a kunoichi of Konoha, she needs keep the village's secrets way from the enemy. Sakura shakes her head as she looks at the Hokage Mountain. She wonders if the Hokages agree on what is a secret or not.
Sakura thinking, "Why do I feel that Konoha is full hypocrites?"
The pink hair kunoichi continue to Hokage's Tower. As Sakura makes her way to the tower, a messenger from the Fire Daimyo is talking with Tsunade. The female Hokage did not like that daimyo is getting involve with Konoha's business. Tsunade wonders why Fire Daimyo got involve with Naruto in the first place. The daimyo knew Naruto was the jinchuriki but why the banishment order.
The samurai said, "The Fire Daimyo wants Naruto Uzumaki's death to be rule accidental. He wants everything involve with the Uzumaki's case to be destroyed. Also, our lord wants no one to look into the Uzumaki's case."
Tsunade ask, "What about the countries and villages that Naruto Uzumaki saved? They will want to know what happens to him."
The young man smirks, "The Fire Daimyo has already come up with a plan. He does not want lose any of the trade agreements or allies."
Tsunade frown at what was said, "I see."
The samurai bows, "I must return to the Fire Daimyo. I wish you a nice day."
As the samurai leaves, Tsunade turns to her teammate. Jiraiya is standing in the corner. He had his eyes close in thought. The Hokage wonder what her old teammate is thinking. Jiraiya sighs and open his eyes. He walks over to the Hokage's desk.
Jiraiya speaks up, "I did not picture the Fourth Hokage's legacy ending like this. I hope Naruto is happy with his parents in heaven. He would not last long as a shinobi."
Tsunade shouts, "Excuse me, did you just said Naruto would be horror able shinobi."
Jiraiya put his hands up, "I am not saying the boy is trash. But Naruto barely survive his battles with enemies. Hell, you saw how Naruto fought against Orochimaru's spy. He was almost killed by him."
The Hokage growls at Jiraiya, "I will not have Naruto disrespect in my office. Why are you even here in my office?"
Tusnade's teammate reply, "Well, I been asking by the Fire Daimyo to train a certain shinobi. I try to get out of training the boy…"
Tsunade slams her hands on the desk, "Jiraiya, Naruto has not been dead for fourthly-eight hours!" You want to train someone, who has tried to leave Konoha for our enemy. Have you gone full on retarded?!"
Jiraiya reaches into his vest, "If you have a problem with me training Sasuke Uchiha…"
Jiraiya pulls out a scroll then tosses it on the desk, "Take it up with Fire Daimyo. I need to talk with Kakashi about Sasuke Uchiha."
Jiraiya leaves the Hokage's office as Tsunade looks at the scroll. The Hokage's eyes narrow at what was written on the scroll. She slams the scroll down on the desk. Tsunade rubs her forehead as the village council walks in the office.
Koharu ask, "Is Jiraiya going to train the Uchiha?"
Tsunade hands the scroll over to the council, "You can read the orders yourself."
Danzo looks over the scroll, "What is the Fire Daimyo thinking?"
Tsunade glances at the old war hawk, "I have no idea, but I think Jiraiya had a hand in the Daimyo's decision. I am not going to argue with the daimyo about this. He will not listen to me about Naruto."
Danzo puts the scroll on her desk, "I do not like the way our Daimyo is running the village now. He is making a lot of odd choices over the past two days."
Tsunade looks at the Hidden Village Council, "I want to look into the Fire Daimyo's court. Does the council have a problem with this?"
Homura reply, "The Fire Daimyo may not like us poking around. But we need answers for what the daimyo is doing. Koharu and I have friends on the Fire Daimyo's court. Maybe, they can help us."
Koharu said, "Hopefully, they give us some insight in what daimyo is doing."
Danzo said, "I am going call in a few favors."
Tsunade warns Danzo, "Do not anything too reckless, Danzo. We do not know how the Fire Daimyo will act. If he caught us snooping around his court…"
The old war hawk looks at Tsunade for few seconds, "Understood."
Tsunade looks at the council, "I do not need to tell you this. But, be careful around the Fire Daimyo's court. Those people are cutthroats to the highest degree, so watch your back."
The hidden shinobi council bow to Tsunade. Then they slowly left the office. Tsunade looks at them as they left her office. Then Danzo stops at the door, he looks at the blond Hokage for few seconds. She wonders what the old war hawk wants.
Danzo states, "Konoha is going get backlash from Uzumaki's death. I do not think the Fire Daimyo's lies are going to save our country."
Danzo walks out of the Hokage's office. The Hokage lays back in her chair. She looks around the Hokage's office for few seconds. Tsunade lays her head on the desk. The old kunoichi feels like she is losing a fight with the Fire Daimyo.
Tsunade hears her office door opens. She looks up at Shizune walking through the door. She sits up in her chair as her friend stops at her desk. Shizune looks at her mentor for few seconds. The young woman seems to be debating something.
The Hokage said, "I have not seen you around for the past two days. You must be busy at hospital with fights that happen around the village."
Shizune sighs, "Konoha going have problems if we do not get are act together. I swear, that our shinobi act like children then adults. Tsunade, you need to rein in our shinobi forces."
Tsunade looks at her friend, "I been trying get things under control for the past two days. But the Fire Daimyo been getting in my way. Did you know seven percent our shinobi forces are in jail?"
Shizune reply, "I knew the percent was high. Is this because anti-Naruto groups are attacking supporters of Naruto?"
Tsunade did not answer her friend's question. Because the anti- Naruto groups have the backing of the Fire Daimyo. Why the daimyo is supporting those groups actions is beyond her. The Hokage knew those groups will come for her next. Shizune decide to share some good news with her friend.
The young kunoichi removes a letter from her outfit, "A friend of ours send us a letter. I think you will feel better if you read it."
Tsunade takes the letter from Shizune, "I hope, you are right about this my friend."
The Hokage opens the letter and pulls out a sheet of paper. She reads the letter then her eyes widen at what was written. Tsunade looks at Shizune to see a smirk on her face. The Hokage feels a small simile come on her face. After reading the letter, Tsunade puts the letter in her outfit. Then she pulls out a note pad and begins to write something down.
Tsunade speaks to Shizune, "I want everything on this list to be done in ten hours. Our friend needs help against those who will do harm to him. Also, tell him that I am sorry that I could not do more for him."
Shizune puts her hand on the Hokage's shoulder, "He does not blame you. Our friend cares about us very much."
The Hokage hands the list to her friend, "I know, but I feel like I could do more for him. Anyway, we need to move before anybody figures out that Naruto is still alive.
Writer's notes: This chapter was a pain to write and I still have problems with it. Oh well, time to answer some reviewer's question.
TigrezzTail: No, he can not put his faith in Naruto.
Ultrachols: Maybe
Thor94: Konoha is mess and the Fire Daimyo is not helping the right people. So, they are slowly tearing themselves apart.
Guest: Why would he help a place that try to kill him?
