And now you will found out what their plan is. =O

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After fifteen minutes Sakura stood up and muttered, "I'm going to check on him."

She figured that after a few minutes by himself should of let him cool off a bit. I mean, she couldn't blame him for what he did. He was beyond furious and couldn't control his emotions anymore.

Tsunade and Shikamaru bother nodded. Sakura then left the hut in a fast, but steady pace.


As Sakura walked in the darkness of the forest, she gazed around for any sign of her teammate. Just then, she saw some fallen trees. A frowned came upon her face. As she walked closer, more trees were down, some sliced in half, and others ripped to shreds, along with a few holes on the ground.

Just up ahead she saw a figure couched down near a fallen tree. She walked closer, and saw his blond hair shine by the moon.

"I'm sorry for what I said to you, "Naruto said sensing Sakura's presence. But he didn't face her. He knew he messed up big time, and he regretted everything word he spoken. He couldn't believe that he couldn't control himself. He learned how to control his emotions over the years, but this. To know that the love of his life was taken away from him, and by his former teammate! At the thought of that, he hid his face even more, ashamed for his harshness toward someone who thought of has his sister.

Sakura was sad, she never seen Naruto like this, not since he heard the news about Jiraiya's death. She walked around the tree and sat next to Naruto was sitting down with his legs curled on his chest, and his arms resting on top along with his head buried in them.

"It's alright," she said with the most comforting voice she can make, along with an 'I forgive/ I don't blame' you smile.

"No really, I was way out of line. I...I was so mad, I wasn't even thinking," Naruto countered back in a sad tone, yet angry tone.

Sakura sighed, and after a few moments, she replied back, "I know, but it's true that I don't know what you are going through. I know you loved Hinata, and she loved you back just as much. I would give anything to have what you have. But then to suddenly lose it all…" Sakura trailed off, she felt pain in her heart, because she hated to know that Naruto was hurting.

After a while, she glanced at Naruto, who hadn't even moved a single inch. Sakura then slowly embraced Naruto in a comforting hug. Naruto eyes widen, but after a few moments, relaxed and hugged her back.

"I'm sorry for your lose. But I'll always be here for you, to help you. Just, remember that," whispered Sakura into Naruto's ear.

"Thank you Sakura," replied Naruto.


Two days later, all of the remaining shinobi returned from their mission early due to the urgent message that Tsunade sent out. She once again told her story on what happened, and answered the questions of the enrage ninja. Chouji and Shikamaru reunited, and both mourned over Ino.

"So, Sasuke joined up with the akatsuki?" asked Lee trying to hold his anger. After all, his teammates, and his sensei lost their lives. He even cried for a few hours losing them.

"No, he came here on his own, along with a few others that I didn't know," replied Tsunade. She wondered who those people were.

"But Sakura and the others said that they saw akatsuki uniforms in the village."

"Maybe he put them there on purpose, so if anyone came back to the village, they wouldn't target him and target the akatsuki. But I want to know how he got a hold of those. Maybe sometime in the past, or even know, he must of joined up with them for a while or something."

For the past few hours, it was mostly talk like this. Many theories popped up, questions, and untold answers.

Before long, it was night yet again. Everyone feel asleep, except for Tsunade who was drinking down tea, and sat on the bed of the hut. She then placed her tea on the nightstand and walked outside. She noticed Naruto was sitting by a tree staring at the stars.

"Aren't they lovely tonight?" she asked staring at the clear night sky along with him.

"Yeah," Naruto mumbled, not even looking at her as she excited the small hut. Tsunade glanced at him and give herself a sigh. Ever since Sakura brought him back, and he apologized to everyone for his behavior, he has been very distant, quite, and has the same depressed, blank stare on his face.

"Come on kid, don't give up hope," she said, trying to sound confident and cheerful.

Naruto just glanced at her, and his eyes went back to the sky, not speaking a word in response. Tsunade frowned; she didn't know what else to do. What can she do!?

"What hope?" Naruto suddenly whispered, but loud enough for Tsunade to hear. She quickly diverted her head to Naruto, with shocked eyes. "The village was destroyed by a traitor. Everyone is dead, and soon enough, the other villages will hear the news, and try to take over the fire country. There is no hope."

Naruto closed his eyes and moved his heard down slightly. Tsunade bite her lip, and clenched her fists. She never heard Naruto speak like this; doubting everyone and everything. And losing hope? Is this the same Naruto she knew for the past years? She wanted to smack him for saying such words. But she knew that wouldn't get them anywhere. Then an idea popped in her head. She hesitated, but said, "Maybe there is."

Naruto opened his eyes and raised his head to the godaime. He blinked at her questioningly. "I came across a forbidden jutsu when I was going through some files. Apparently it allows a ninja to travel through the demission of time, in other words, time travel," said Tsunade.

Naruto gave Tsunade the have-you-been-hitting-the-sake-again look. "What are you talking about, isn't that just a myth?"

"No, it's true. Like I said, I came across it while I was sorting through the documents. It's defiantly real, but it's forbidden, and it only has been used once. But it failed miserably long ago, before you and I were born. So that's why many people assume it's a myth, because they kept the failed attempt a secret, and made sure no one did the jutsu again," replied back, ignoring Naruto's face expression.

"How does it work?" Naruto said. He was now getting interested in what she had to say. It still sounded far fetch, but at lease its something.

Tsunade grinned. "Apparently it eats up tons of chakra, and requires great control. I'm guessing that's where it failed before, either they didn't have enough, or no control. However…" paused Tsunade, "there is no guarantee that you can return since no one made a successful attempt. And ever if we did, who knows how or when we can bring you back. But it's worth a short with since you hold great chakra, and Sakura and I have great chakra control."

Naruto sat there thinking what she had just said. He gave a long sigh, "Well, we'll see bout that. If that's the only choice we got, then we can't back down, no matter what the outcome."


The next morning, Naruto and Tsunade told the remaining Konoha ninja about their plan. Just as Naruto, they thought it was farfetched, and some even said that they shouldn't. But just as Naruto said, that's the only choice we got. Soon everyone agreed.

"Now, we should start this jutsu in a few days so you guys can rest and build up as much chakra you can," instructed the godaime.

"So, who will be going to the past?" asked Lee.

"Well, I think the best people to go are Naruto and Sakura of course since it is their teammate."

Everyone nodded, but Naruto and Sakura just sat there in silence. But then Naruto spook up, "I don't think it's a good idea if you send the both of us. Just like you said, this jutsu can be unpredictable. "

"Then what should we do?" asked Tsunade.

"Well, I think you should send Sakura first, since she has great chakra control. Also, since I have the Kyuubi contained inside of me, I hold a lot of chakra, so you can send me later."

"Alright," agreed Tsunade. "Everyone, start training, we will begin four days days from now."

About 15 minutes later, Naruto saw Sakura by herself in the dense forest. He walked up to her and sat next to her.

"What's wrong Sakura?" asked Naruto.

"I don't know how I'm going to react when I see Sasuke."

"Oh."

"Why do I have to go first?"

Naruto stared at her before he answered. "Because it's the only option. Besides, you have one the greatest at controlling chakra, so you should have no problem."

"Hn."

"Also, just make sure you don't remove your mask," said Naruto. Tsunade informed them that this was going to be an Anbu mission. It would be for the best, because who knows what will happen if people from the past, see people from the future.

"Right," replied Sakura. "Oh and Naruto, can you do me a favor?"

"What is it?"

Sakura looked at him. "Can you try to cheer up a bit? I mean, I miss it when you have the big goofy smile on your face."

"Oh, I'm sorry. I just have been in a daze these past couple of days. Thanks for worrying about me," smiled Naruto. Of course it was a fake. Sakura saw it as well, and she can tell he is keeping his emotions lock up, as if he isn't telling her something.

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Yep! Its a time-trav fic. Haha. ^^