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"A few centuries ago, Champa-sama and Beerus-sama had a sister. Kaguya, she was the guardian of the God Tree, where a fruit lies that stores unexplainable powers. Kaguya could not manipulate Ki as easily unlike her two brothers. So she took a fruit from the tree and the power of chakra was born. Her powers spread throughout the world, creating powers that only ninjas such as Sakura and Sarada can access. Wars broke out, deaths plagued the universe and when Kaguya had reawakened from her slumber. She slaughtered millions, the ninjas in her rule grew stronger as their powers matured. Their main existence created an unbalance in the universe and the Omni-King had to step in. With Kaguya's death, the ninjas dispersed and disappeared. No one except the Omni-King knows exactly what happened to them and their race." Whis explained showing them a world when ninjas had existed.
"Whis-san, it seems that you are wrong," Sakura stated stepping forward.
"Nani?" They voiced out looking at the woman in front of them.
"Whis-san was right, Kaguya was the one that ninjas their power. However, Team Seven that consisted of my best friend, my hus….comrade and myself stopped her and they effectively killed her. I don't remember a person named Zeno stopping the war." Sakura stated as she told her own version of the story.
"Wai-t so what is the truth?" Bulma asked feeling a headache coming.
"I must say this is most troublesome. Only the Omni-King would know the answer," Whis muttered
"Wait so is Chakra stronger than Ki?" Gohan asked.
"No, it's necessarily the same thing. Chakra is more versatile while Ki is raw energy."
"So can Sakura and Sarada use Ki?" Yamcha asked.
"Yes, but it would take time to learn. Their body is used to using Chakra. Eliminating the use of hand signs, while keeping their abilities will be harder for them to achieve. Unless of course, they already have perfect chakra control." Whis explained simply, eyeing the medic and Sarada knowingly.
"I don't care, Ki or not. Are you strong?" Vegeta asked smirking as he looked at the pink haired woman. Sarada looked at the flame haired man next to her, feeling the power that he's been hiding then she looked at her mom and immediately knew that she was no match for him.
"I am no warrior like you, I am simply a medic," Sakura answered putting her hands on her hips clearly annoyed by the man's blatant attitude.
"Vegeta! I wanted to fight her first!" Goku pouted pointing at Sakura with excitement.
"Whis-san, just how strong is Sakura?" Chichi asked ignoring her husband's constant whining.
"Ninja's are much weaker than Saiyans in brute strength," he answered for everyone to hear, the two males stopped their bickering and frowned.
"Tch…a weakling is a waste of my time," Vegeta sneered turning around to go back into the house.
"Cha!"
Vegeta turned around just in time to block the incoming fist. His eyes widened when he felt the force of the punch. His muscles ripped and bones shattered at the impact rending his arm useless. Sakura smirked bringing up her knee to hit him. Vegeta saw the movement and blocked it with his own knee only to feel the same thing he felt on his arm.
"Thi-s p-ower," Vegeta stuttered, his eyes widening. Sakura smirked before grabbing his shirt and tossing him to the side.
"You said that ninjas are weak!" Goku said looking at Vegeta's limp form.
"I said they are weak in brute strength, which is true. However, chakra has many uses. Vegeta isn't beaten just handicapped. Plus Sakura-san is also a combat medic. She can attack you and only cause internal damage," Whis answered with a small smile as the Prince of Saiyan got up from the rubble, limping slightly.
"Sarada-chan, are you that strong?" Trunks and Goten asked looking over the girl.
"No, Kaa-san is one of the three Legendary Sannins," Sarada answered her eyes filling with pride making her mom blush as the compliment.
"I still want to spar!" Trunks declared getting into a fighting stance. Sarada gave him one of her famous Uchiha smirks before taking her own stance. Trunks grinned before charging into battle, shocking the young Uchiha.
"He's fast" she thought barely dodging the first punch. She could feel the power behind them, one hit would end her fast. She smiled at the challenge letting her eyes turn a crimson color effectively slowing down Trunk's movements. She gathered up the chakra in her hands and punched Trunks on the face sending him across the field. Everyone with the exception of Sakura, Whis and Beerus let out a collective gasp before the young half breed came out of his crater looking unscathed. Sarada's eyes widened but didn't let it unnerve her. She gathered chakra on her feet and dashed to him with a kunai in hand. She slashed at Trunks's skin only to realize that the kunai was not doing any damage. Sarada frowned performing the proper hand signs and got ready to gather up chakra in her palm. The skies clouded and a sound of chirping filled the air, the z fighter felt the increase in power and could only hope Trunks could survive the blow. Sakura noticed a third comma appearing in Sarada's sharingan and felt pride pulsing through her. But she knew despite the increase in power, she was not going hurt the hybrid.
"Here I go!" Sarada yelled increasing her speed in tremendous amounts.
"Fast," Gohan said taking off his glasses to get a better view of the young kunoichi. Sakura saw her daughter's chakra flickered differently for a split second before she was thrown back by the golden force that Trunks emitted from his body.
"Super Saiyan!" Goten cheered for his best friend. Sarada groaned getting up from the rubble. Sakura appeared in front of her and smiled, "That was great Sarada-chan but you need to rest."
"Hai," she pouted letting her eyes turn onyx once again as she leaned back into the rubble. Even though he didn't land a punch, the mere energy he expelled was enough to make her body ache from the impact. Sakura let her hand glow a soft green as she soothe her daughter's pain.
"Yosh, now that's settled. Ms. Bulma, do you have any more ramen?" Whis asked hope glistening in his eyes. Bulma chuckled, "Yeah, I have some in the cupboard in the kitchen. Let's go."
"Here Vegeta," Goku said tossing him the sensu bean. Immediately, the prince felt better as he flexed his arm and knee. Sakura was amazed at what the little bean could do but questions can be asked later.
"Papa," Pan cooed interrupting all the commotion as she tried to reach for Gohan. The young scholar smiled lifting his daughter in his arms and kissed her cheek. Sadness coursed through his body as he remembered his late wife, he held her tighter in his arms afraid that if he let go, she would disappear too. Everyone saw the little exchange and couldn't help but feel empathy towards the young Saiyan. Losing someone's mate was enough to even bring a Saiyan into full anguish and depression.
"Gohan, did you want to move back in with us?" Chichi asked putting a hand on her son's shoulder. Gohan shook his head, sniffling slightly, "No, I can't do that to you, dad and Goten."
"Nonsense! You are more than welcome to stay at the house. It was your house too. Goku tell him!"
"Your mother is right. It is Mount Paozu is still your home,"
Gohan gave both of his parents grateful looks but his onyx eyes landed on the mother and daughter nearby. With his saiyan hearing, he could hear Sarada's want to go home. Unfortunately, none of them are sure about where they both came from. He was raised to be a good man by his mother and he will be damned if he left them alone with nowhere to go and the house his parents lived in was not enough to accommodate four extra bodies.
"Thank you Kaa-san, Tou-san…But there isn't enough space for Sakura-san, Sarada-chan, Pan and I. I have a house that I recently bought. We'll stay there." Gohan said with a forced smile. Sakura's eyes widened from his sudden declaration.
"Wait a second Gohan, you're more than welcome here to stay with Sakura, Pan and Sarada," Bulma interjected. Gohan shook his head, "No, you've done enough Bulma. Sakura-san and Sarada-chan can stay with us. I have more than enough space. Everyone needs to be training for the Universe tournament."
Vegeta grunted, "Woman, leave him alone. Kakarot and I need to finish training. We only have three fighters while there are six in the other universe." Sakura stepped up with determination in her eyes, "I can be your fourth fighter. I would like to join you."
"I thought you said you aren't a fighter woman," Vegeta sneered.
"I stated I wasn't a warrior but I am a ninja. I've fought many enemies." Sakura stated confidently cracking her knuckles again.
"Alright, but there are no weapons. We will be picking up you in roughly a week. Someone teach this Earthling how to fly," Beerus stated sizing up the petite woman one last time. Sakura bowed to the deity before him and Whis disappeared.
"So who wants to teach Sakura how to fly?" Goku grinned looking for any volunteers. Vegeta smirked grabbing her shirt and tossing her up in the air, "Lesson one."
"Vegeta!" Bulma screeched when the pinkette was launched in the air. Sakura screamed closing her eyes waiting for the ground to kill her.
"Gotcha," Gohan muttered catching her with one hand around the waist and Pan in his other.
"Arigato, but how do I fly?" Sakura asked trying to ignore the toned arm that was around her.
"Well, Whis-san said your charka and ki are the same thing. But in order to fly you need to harness your ki. Take a moment to breathe in and out. Try to feel everything around you." Gohan explained holding on to her as she closed her eyes.
"Now, look for my Ki, Pan's and everyone below us," Gohan whispered trying not to break her concentration. Sakura felt it, everyone and every living thing around them. She slowly opened her eyes and smiled, "Thank you. I can feel it."
"That's good now, push your own ki down it'll help you levitate." Gohan said. Sakura nodded focusing her own Ki to the soles of her feet. Ki flared wildly around her but she controlled it. She let go of Gohan's hand and levitated next to him.
"You've got it!" Gohan exclaimed amazed at her first try but then saddened once more remember how he also taught Videl how to fly. Sakura opened her mouth to say something but with the loss of her concentration she started to plummet.
"AHHHHH!"
Gohan cursed in his mind and dove fast trying to catch her, before she became a ninja pancake.
"Pathetic," Vegeta smirked catching the girl in his arms. Sakura rolled her eyes, tempted to punch the living daylights out of the man who threw her up in the air in the first place. Sakura wiggled out of his hold and landed on her feet.
"I'm sorry!" Gohan said landing next to her. Sakura shook her head, "No. Thank you. With enough practice, it'll be second nature."
Four days later, Sakura woke up late for the first time since they've arrived there. Her nightmares and fears kept her up most of the night and most of those nights were spent training by herself while in the morning, she trained some more with Sarada and Gohan, while Pan napped. The days seems to go by fast and mastering her Ki was becoming easier. Sakura yawned and stretched, walking out to the kitchen. She found Gohan making breakfast with Pan in her highchair and Sarada helping him by setting up the table. It reminded her so much of Sasuke and their life back home.
"They could pass for a father and daughter," Sakura thought but she shook her head, "Sakura don't fool yourself. Gohan was nice enough to bring us into his house. He still loves his wife."
"Good morning, come eat then we can train," Gohan voiced out bringing Sakura back from her own thoughts. Sakura nodded sitting herself down between Sarada and Pan. She grabbed the plate of eggs and a pancake. Breakfast was silent, until a knock interrupted them.
"Gohan, I'm here to pick up Pan and Sarada," Chichi announced as she opened the door. Sakura threw her companion a curious look.
"Mom offered to take care of Pan, while we train today. Sarada wanted to go see Goten so they're going to Mount Pazou," Gohan replied nervously scratching the back of his head. Sakura nodded accepting the plan. She couldn't help but feel envy towards them, back in Konoha they had no one after her parent's death during the fourth ninja war and Sasuke's own family also deceased. She was the only family Sarada had along with Naruto. Sasuke was never around nor bothered to be around his daughter when he was home. Sarada noticed her mother's glazed look and knew immediately what she was thinking. Pan grabbed onto Sarada's hand and touched Sakura's arm giving them both a smile.
"Pan-chan, arigato," Sakura murmured kissing the girl's cheek.
"Gohannnnn!"
"Tou-san? What are you doing here?" Gohan stuttered seeing his father appeared in his living room.
"Sakura-san! Did you want to join Vegeta and me inside the hyperbolic time chamber? Dende just fixed it!" Goku asked excitedly. Sakura looked to the side and found the prince with his arms crossed waiting for them to be outside.
"Um…what is that?" Sakura asked unsure of the sudden proposal.
"It's a different dimension where someone can train for at the maximum of three years, but in the real world it's only been three days." Gohan explained feeling unsure of the idea of sending someone who hasn't been in their Earth for more than a week.
"An-o..what about Sarada?" Sakura mumbled looking at Goku.
"Gohan can watch over her! Right?" Goku said looking at his son with pleading eyes. Gohan nodded fighting the urge to punch his father for volunteering him. Sure Sarada was a good girl to what he's seen so far and she loves helping out whether it's playing with Pan or even cooking breakfast, but he was not equipped to take care of two children even if one of them is twelve years old. Goku chuckled nervously still pleading his son so they could take Sakura to train.
"Goku-san…I don't th…"
"Go, I'll take care of her. Don't worry," Gohan interrupted her.
"I'll be fine, Gohan-san is going to be here. I promise I won't be a burden," Sarada continued urging her mother to go. Sakura sighed and finally agreed giving Gohan and Chichi a grateful look before following Goku out the door.
"Took you long enough brat. Have you at least mastered flying yet?" Vegeta sneered levitating effortlessly to show off. Sakura smirked and followed his lead just stopping when she was slightly higher than him, taunting him.
"Flying is easy, bastard. It took me less than two days to master," Sakura replied feeling her blood boil at the Saiyan, but she took a breath in and out just how Gohan taught her.
"Let's go! Hold on to me," Goku instructed.
"Tch," Vegeta uttered holding onto Goku's shoulder, while Sakura followed the same and in an instant, they disappeared.
"Good luck," Gohan thought watching them go leaving Sarada, Chichi and Pan in the house with him.
"Well, Goten is waiting for us. Sarada-chan, Pan-chan are you ready?"
"Hai," Sarada answered while Pan giggled.
"I'll pick them up after dinner," Gohan said kissing Chichi on the cheeks and ruffling Sarada's head before they got on the hover craft. Soon, Gohan was left alone in the empty house. He cleaned the table, washing and drying all the dishes before getting changed in his orange gi. Everyone was training around him a few days ago, it would have been the last thing on his mind. His dream of being a great scholar achieved, but passed a job opportunity for Videl and Pan. Now, with Videl's death and Shenron unable to bring her back with her lack of life force, he needed to get stronger. Stronger for Pan, his family and home planet. The only person who can bring him up to speed was Piccolo and that's exactly where he needed to be.
"I am not sharing a room with you Kakarot!" Vegeta yelled looking at the two rooms that occupied the chamber.
"But Sakura-san needs to be in her own room! Gohan would be pissed!" Goku explained.
"I don't give a damn about what your brat thinks! They're not even mates! Now move!" Vegeta growled grabbing Goku's legs and tossing him out the door, into the hallway wall.
"They're exactly like Naruto and Sasuke….maybe worse," Sakura thought sweat dropping at their antics, noting to ask Goku or Vegeta more about the Saiyan heritage.
"I'll stay in the living room," Sakura declared putting her things in the living room with only a capsule click.
"Good, now training start let's go Kakarot!" Vegeta growled. Goku perked up from the statement and followed the brooding prince.
"Sakura-san, let's go,"
To be continued...
