"Dispel!"

Sakura saw through the genjutsu. She didn't wish it was an illusion but to her disappointment it was. She got up from the ground. Her face was still red. She looked up to see Sasuke in a surprised state. It was clear he didn't think she could see through the jutsu. Sasuke took time to recollect his feelings on the matter. Sakura was staring at him desperately for an answer.

"Do you have the resolve to betray your village?"

Sakura's eyes widened. Tears started rolling from her eyes. She knew she would not be able to stop him now. He probably came to this conclusion after collective thinking. But she was a bit glad he asked her that. Her face portrayed this bittersweet feeling perfectly. Sasuke didn't wait for an answer. He turned around and started walking. Sakura wiped off her tears and made up her mind. She started walking the same footsteps. She could not approach Sasuke directly however. She felt bitter about the situation she was in.

They both avoided the guards and snuck out of the village. It took a little time to reach the forest. Sakura realized she was much closer to Sasuke than before. She could see his face almost clearly in the moonlight. He had a sad face on. Sakura couldn't help feeling sad too.

Near the forest there were four figures waiting. All of them which Sakura was not previously exposed to.

"You are here after all. Just as expected." The middle one spoke as Sakura was straining her head to accept the fact that he had two heads! But he was not the only one that looked odd one of the other guys had six hands!

"So, who's that girl behind you? Does she want "Power" too? I'll make this clear, Orochimaru only ordered to bring YOU back. Not some-"

"We were not ordered NOT to either.."

The guy with six hands was interrupted by the big guy in the background.

"Yeah but-"

"All we need to know if she is a threat or not..."

All of them eyed Sakira for any threat.

"So? What do you have to say Sasuke?"

Sasuke didn't take time to answer, "She isn't worth your attention."

A moment of silence passed as Sakura was once again reminded of her powerlessness.

The redhead girl at last spoke, "Well that's that, but before we start our journey.."

All four of them sat down on their knees and punched the ground.

"You will be our leader now, Sasuke-sama. This was ordered by Orochimaru himself. We will escort there. Please accept our assistance."

Sasuke spoke as he walked by them, "Get up. We don't have the time to play around."

All of them got on their feet as Sakura walked by them with shaky legs.

"Tsk. What a jerk." Sakura heard the redhead whisper under her breath.

Sakura definitely didn't like the situation she was in. She stuck close to Sasuke as all of them hit the road, or in this case the branches.

Sakura had no preparations whatsoever. She left all her equipment at her home. She knew it was probably not the right thing to do, but she did not want to acknowledge it. She understood that it would be a rough road ahead, more challenging than any other road she had ever taken. But it is the first decision Sakura had made for herself. She tried hard not to regret it right away.