This is by far the shortest chapter in the fic. Hahah Gomen, but it had to be done to add a bit of suspense. Hehehe major cliff hanger, I think. Lol I'm evil, I know. I love you guys for putting up with me. Well go on and read. Don't forget to review!


--Chapter Three: Special Job--


Tsunade sighed as she drunk another cup of the clear liquid. In front of her stood a pale blonde with a curious expression. Shizune stood next to the Lady Hokage holding the Yamanaka's file.

"Lady Hokage. You summoned for me?" Ino timidly asked

"Yes, Ino. As Ikibi Morino requested before his retirement, you have become the new Head of Interrogation. But I'm sure you already know that." The Yamanaka nodded to her superior. "Well, I have a very special job for you."

"Ino," Shizune spoke up. "This person we have caught was once a Leaf shinobi. We need you to get the information out of him He's very powerful, and we think you're extremely capable of performing this job."

For motives she couldn't explain, Ino felt her heart beat rapidly. She shook off the feeling and asked the only question left to be asked. "Who is it?"

"You will have to interrogate," Tsunade looked into Ino's baby-blue eyes, "Sasuke Uchiha."

"Sa-sasuke?" Ino's voice quivered once she spoke his name. But how could he be back? When had he come back? Why was he back now, after four years?

"Yamanaka, you can go." The Hokage said. "Here is Sasuke's file. You know what to do." She handed the folder to Ino and watched her almost lifeless body walk out the door.

"Lady Tsunade, do you think it's a good idea to let Ino interrogate Sasuke? I know she's strong, but didn't she and Sasuke have something in the past? What if this really affects her?"

"Ino can handle it, Shizune. After all, she did train under me and Ikibi. There is no one more capable or perfect for this job."


Meanwhile, outside Tsunade's office, Shikamaru's body was leaning against the wall. He had just blurted out his feelings to Ino and didn't know what was going to happen between them. True he was a genius, but not even he could tell where this was going to go.

Finally he heard the doors open. Out came a pale looking Ino holding a file close to her bosom. "Ino, what happened?" The Yamanaka didn't answer; her mind was elsewhere. Shikamaru noticed this and grabbed her by the shoulders. "Ino, listen to me. What's wrong?"

"Shika," Ino said, half in trance and half in reality. "Sasuke's back."


Sasuke is back! OMG!! What will happen next week?? lol You're reviews are like me having a whole tray of cookies to myself. Hahah Total heaven! lol