Chapter 1
"Sakura!" yelled Tsunade. Her patients was worn thin once again. She never thought that being the Hokage of Konoha would be such hard work. Sure, at first, it was a great idea, but then there was all of the work and complaints and everything. AGH! She always gets a head ache just thinking about it. Then Sakura burst through the door. "Yes!" said Sakura, out of breath. "We have just gotten important information on Orochimaru." Sakura struggled to keep herself from crying after hearing that name. 7 years ago, he had tricked one of the boys that she loved into joining him and leaving everything he had behind. His name was Sasuke. He was still alive, just running for his life and trying his best to stay low. She sometimes gets letters from him so Tsunade knows he is alive.
"He is planning another invasion on Konaha and the Sand Village at the same time, so neither of us can back each other up." The next sentence woke Sakura from her dreadful memories. "We have no idea when this invasion will take place, or how. So we need you and Naruto to try and get Sasuke and to kill Orochimaru before he strikes. We would send some people from the Anbu, but we need top security here in Konaha. We believe we know where he is, but you will have to try and actually find where he is hiding."
Oh crap. Thought Sakura I hope Naruto won't go over his head trying to kill Orochimaru and seeing Sasuke. "Uh, Tsunade?" "Yes, Sakura." "Maybe Naruto shouldn't do this mission, his emotions might jeopardize everything and because Konoha and the Sand Village are what we" "Sakura! I have taken everything into consideration, but I believe that Naruto and Sasuke are the only ones that can do this. And besides, they are going to need you, you seem to be the only thing that keeps those two from killing each other. Also, they are going to be reckless and are going to need a Med. Ninja. You are just as good as me…maybe even better. So it is extremely important that-" BANG! There was a loud crash as Naruto flew through the door, Sakura wished she could have taken back her words. She was silently praying in her head that he didn't hear what she said about him.
"Damn it, Naruto! This is about the 3rd door you have broken this month! How many people did you hurt getting through this time?" Naruto's face flushed as he looked at the ceiling and mumbled, "4 nurses and 2 patients…." Both of their faces turned tomato red. "PATIENTS! YOU HURT PATIENTS!" Sakura and Tsunade screamed. Naruto was bracing himself as both women were charging at him. "NARUTO! THEY ARE RECOVERING! NOW THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE TO STAY HERE EVEN LONGER!" screamed Sakura. Then Tsunade grabbed Sakura's arm lightly and they both started turning their true colors again.
"Either you just found an even better tasting ramen, or you were spying on us again" said Tsunade calmly. Both Naruto and Sakura were shocked, Tsunade was actually calm! "I know I have to go on the mission, but I think that Sakura is right. I shouldn't go." Sakura almost fainted, first Tsunade calm, now, Naruto turning down a major mission that includes Sasuke. What the hell is going on today? Tsunade chuckled, "Naruto, I know you think you know what is best for this mission, but the truth is, you have to. If you don't….let's just say you will wish you were never born." With this Tsunade gave Naruto the evil grin, and walked by him. While he was literally, shaking in his shoes.
Sakura giggled, "I swear, you and Lady Tsunade are the best of friends, but the worst of enemies. Except for, she can overpower you any day." She giggled again and swiftly walked to follow her teacher. Naruto stood there, every time she said that and gave him that look, he knew she was serious. He felt like puking, but he managed to get himself together and decided to find someone to train with him.
