A pink and blue blur sped through the forest, occasionally glancing over her shoulder to make sure she hadn't been followed, six year old Sakura stopped on a branch to catch her breath, she had just saved a young Senju boy from a fatal wound.
Once her clansmen had left, Sakura had sneaked out from her hiding place and hurried over to the boy, and despite him being a less than willing patient Sakura had healed him, he would have most likely died if it hadn't been for her.
Though when Sakura felt the incoming chakra of Hashirama Senju, Sakura had fled, she made a detour and got back to the compound before anyone even noticed she had been missing, calming her beating heart Sakura flopped on the ground.
Madara rounded the corner at that moment and shook his head "Imouto-chan did you have a good afternoon" he sat down next to his little sister and Sakura sat up to stare at him, a moment later she nodded her head with a happy smile on her lips.
"Yes it was quite fortuitous" Sakura explained, she had been sneaking out of the compound for awhile now and going behind her families back healing senju that would otherwise be dead, despite being their supposed enemy Sakura wasn't going to let anyone die at least not on her watch.
Shaking his head again Madara pulled Sakura in for a hug "I brought you a snack" he held out the wrapped package, it was just a sweet potato he had dug up from the ground and washed before cooking it in the foil it was still in.
Sakura's eyes widened and she quickly removed the foil to reveal her favorite food "Thanks Madara-ni-sama" Sakura got out between bites, sweet potatoes were the best and she still couldn't get enough of them, though they were rarely found because it was risky to go out and get one.
"Don't mention it" Madara chuckled ruffling Sakura's long pink locks, her hair nearly reached the ground and he thought perhaps it was time for her to have a haircut, though Madara wasn't sure how receptive Sakura would be to the idea of having her hair lopped off.
While Sakura was busy eating her sweet potato, Madara slipped into his thoughts as he was often known to do in the presence of his sister, even though he often got angry, Madara still loved Sakura and hoped nothing ever happened to her.
"Oni-san, when do you think I'll awaken my sharigan, I'm already six and I've been training every day with Father so why hasn't it appeared yet" Sakura spoke jolting Madara from his thoughts, when he remained silent Sakura sighed.
Madara contemplated Sakura's question internally grimacing "It's different for every Uchiha, some don't awaken their sharigan until they are well into their twenties" he finally let out, it was part truth but also part lie, Madara didn't want Sakura to awaken her sharigan at all.
Nodding in acceptance Sakura cuddled into her brothers side, she wished things were so much easier but no, the kami just had to drop her in a different time period, Sakura wanted to curl up and cry but if she did then it would make her look weak and she couldn't allow that to happen.
The two siblings sat on the deck for the rest of the afternoon, at some point Izuna joined them and they all lazed about, there were no pressing matters to attend to so the three siblings were free to do whatever they wished that day.
Two weeks later, Sakura was on the move again, she had tailed her brother this time and watched from a distance as Madara fought against Hashirama, Sakura was in sheer awe from the power the teen was exuding, thankfully though he was alone and it would give Sakura a chance to talk to him.
The minute Madara fled, Sakura unveiled herself "Senju-sama" Sakura called causing Hashirama to freeze in his tracks, he swung around long brown hair swishing from side to side as he did so and pinned his onyx eyes on her.
Hashirama grew wary of the pink haired child, garbed in dark green battle armor and baring the Uchiha crest on the sleeve of her very blue shirt, "Who are you" he asked, there was no way he could fight anymore on that day and it showed.
"Relax Senju-sama, I'm not an enemy nor am I a friend at least not yet anyway, just call me a miracle of sorts" Sakura giggled softly hoping to get Hashirama to calm down, and sure enough Hashirama straightened but she could tell he was still wary of her.
Sakura folded her arms into the sleeves of her battle kimono "As you've surely guessed I'm an Uchiha, my name is Sakura, Madara and Izuna are my older brothers" she started sitting on a rock and gesturing for Hashirama to do the same.
She was grateful that she had left behind a clone this time as it would take awhile to explain everything to Hashirama, though he was wary still, Hashirama did as he was bid and found a comfortable spot to sit on a nearby rock.
"Your not like them, if you were truly an Uchiha then why did you not strike me down when you had a chance" Hashirama narrowed his eyes in confusion, he had never known Madara had, had a younger sister, she couldn't be more than six.
Sakura smiled kindly looking years older, her mind was but her body was that of a child "Your right about one thing Hashirama-sama" Sakura voided her face of any emotion, she needed to get this out of the way otherwise she might never have another chance to talk to Hashirama.
"I'm different, I don't know how it happened but I was born to Tajima and Kisama Uchiha, though I have the body of a child, my mind is a little different, technically I would be considered an adult from where I'm actually from" Sakura started her tale.
Curiosity running rampant Hashirama leaned forward eager to hear more, he didn't quite understand what Sakura was hinting at yet, but he would soon learn "What do you mean from where your actually from" Hashirama echoed her words.
Sakura laughed softly, he really was like Naruto, her eyes dimmed for a moment before she shook off the sadness she always felt when she thought of her old life "Exactly, apparently the Kami dropped me off in this time period" Sakura scowled deeply.
Creasing his forehead Hashirama frowned, Sakura was talking nonsense but he motioned for her to continue choosing this time to remain silent "I come from the future, fifty or sixty years in the future actually" Sakura stated bluntly.
At that Hashirama couldn't help but let out a disbelieving laugh "Yeah, and I'm the tooth fairy" he joked and Sakura sent him an emerald eyed glare "Okay, okay I'm kidding, I still don't believe you though" Hashirama pointed out.
"I know and that's what makes this so frustrating, look words of caution don't let your brother injure Izuna" Sakura warned and then she was gone in a flash, Hashirama sat there for a moment then headed back to the Senju compound his thoughts focused on the mysterious pink haired girl Sakura.
Sakura raced back to the compound making it in time for supper, none of her family had caught on yet, so she was still in the clear, Sakura ate dinner and then allowed her mother to tuck her in to bed, it was only a matter of time and she hoped Hashirama remembered her words of caution.
The next day was a decreed day off so Sakura took her brothers by their hands and dragged them out the back door after breakfast "Madara oni-san, how did you awaken your sharigan" Sakura asked when they were out of their parents watchful gazes.
Madara sighed, so Sakura was still on the subject of awakening her sharigan "When I experienced a strong emotion" he finally admitted, that litle tidbit of information wouldn't do anyone any harm and Sakura was less likely to go off and find something to experience such a thing.
Sakura grinned inwardly "Thank you Ni-sama for the advice" she danced in the middle of the flower field while her brothers watched on in amusement, Sakura stopped when she thought of another question to ask her elder brothers.
"Izuna-nii-sama, how come you two have to go out and fight, why doesn't Father just make a treaty" she inquired, her question was innocent in nature but there was an underlining hint, Sakura wanted to find out what Izuna thought on a possible treaty.
Izuna snorted "Don't be ridiculous Imouto-chan, Father is more likely to give up his position as head of the clan than he is to make a treaty with those damn Senju" he stated casually, though there was latent anger in his tone of voice indicating that the war was more personal than Sakura had thought.
'Damn at this rate I'm never going to find a solution' Sakura growled inwardly "What about you Ni-san, don't you want this war to end as soon as possible" she asked sweetly and Izuna had no choice but to answer unless he wanted to upset his sister.
"I'm sure everyone wants to see this war end but that won't happen, our Father is to stubborn and so is the head of the Senju clan" Izuna responded flippantly and he could tell that his answer wasn't want Sakura wanted to hear so it left him feeling confused.
Sakura sighed "That's not what I asked Izuna-ni, I wanted to know what your thoughts were on this not what everyone else most likely thought" she tapped her foot expectantly, it was clear to both of her brothers that she was getting frustrated at not getting the answer she wanted most.
Izuna shrugged "Yes, Imouto-chan I want this war to be over and done with even if that means making a treaty with the senju" he finally admitted and Sakura's face brightened, Izuna had no idea why Sakura was so happy but he didn't delve to deep, she was after all just a child.
'Perfect, now all that's left is to break down Fathers iron heart' Sakura wanted to smile in triumph due to her presence here everything had changed, the Hashirama of the future had told her that Izuna had hated the Senju with a passion and refused to even accept the idea of a treaty between the clans.
As Sakura sat down for dinner that night, she cleared her throat like she had so long ago when she had first asked her father to train her "Father, are you very busy tomorrow" Sakura asked gently, she hoped he said yes to her newest request.
"I have a meeting with the elders and then some paperwork" Tajima spoke in his deep voice, he missed Sakura's expression, for if he had noticed it he would have surely been wary of whatever it was that his daughter was currently plotting.
Sakura grinned inwardly before putting her plan in motion "May I tag along to the meeting tomorrow and help you with the paperwork Father" she asked sweetly inwardly Sakura feared that Tajima would outright reject her little idea.
And then she saw it the softening of Tajim's onyx eyes and Sakura knew then that he was already changing "Of course child, you'll have to learn this eventually so why not start early" Tajima easily agreed and nothing more was said as everyone headed to bed.
