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Ja Ne,

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All Rookie 9, Team Gai, and the Suna siblings will be of legal age. That means 20 to 21 folks. Anyone not wanting to read smutty content pleases leave now.

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What happened last time…

"Same to you boys. Go home and right to bed. Sai we have to see shishou in the morning," Sakura said as they all filed out with Kakashi dragging Sai by the collar. Neji was last and felt a tug on his sleeve, "You can stay if you wish but I'm going straight to bed."

"No that's alright. I'll see you in the morning, ja ne," he smirked and kissed her on the forehead. He waved to her and disappeared into the night.

Now on with the story…

The next morning Sakura, Hinata, Sai, Yamato, and Lee found themselves standing in front of the Godaime's overly cluttered desk. "I'm sending you five to Sunagakure. Sakura, you and Sai will be transporting these seven scrolls to the Kazekage. Four of them need to be signed, and returned," she said as she handed the scrolls to Sai for the time-being. "Hinata, Lee, Yamato. You three will be escorting an elderly couple from Suna back to their home. You will also act as back-up for Sai and Sakura. Yamato you will be captain on this mission. Any questions," she asked as she laced her fingers together.

"Who are the elderly we will be escorting? Is there anything special we need to know," Yamato questioned.



"They are retired Elders from the Inichi clan. They decided to take their vacation here. Other than that there isn't much to tell, but the couple is to disguise the transport of the scrolls. That's the reason. I'm sending you all together. They have their own horse and cart. So mostly I would like Hinata and Lee to be their primary bodyguards. All, but Yamato and Sakura are dismissed please wait in the hall," Tsunade said as she waved the others out. She waited to continue until the door was shut by an amiable Hinata who bowed before she left. Now only Yamato and Sakura stood in front of her. She turned in her chair looking out over the village she was so reluctant at first to look after.

"What's the matter shishou," the pink haired apprentice asked concernedly.

"I'm worried about the Uchiha's reappearance. I'm wondering if we really illuminated Madara and Pein. It seems too sudden that he has come back, and isn't after something yet," she said as she bit down on her freshly painted thumbnail. "I want you to be on your guard at all times. Keep a look out for anything suspicious."

"Shishou, have you heard anything from intelligence to give us this extra mission," Sakura inquired.

Tsunade withdrew a newspaper and four lotto tickets then exclaimed, "I won all four, also I won every Pachinko game I played last night. As you know I can't fall back on Jaraiya for intelligence since he passed away. One good bit of news though is that at two a.m. this morning I lost a long running bet between the brat and me. Congratulations on getting a boyfriend Sakura. You had the idiot in tear for hours."

"So whatever is going on can be solved," Yamato questioned.

"Aa. Whatever is going on is the reason for my worry, but I have Kakashi and Naruto watching the Uchiha. Also there are two Anbu squads keeping under surveillance. He's been banned from leaving the village, taking any mission above C-class, and taking the Chunnin exams for the next two years. He's going to have to reestablish trust between himself and the villagers," Tsunade explained to the two.

"Is that why you're also leaving Naruto-kun in the village," Yamato asked.

"For right now it is. Now I want your team to move out in two hours. That should be ample enough time for the Inichi couple to be ready. Take as many weapons as you possibly can. Brief the others when you are well into Sand. I'll expect you back in at least a week and a half. Sakura if you have any trouble send a message by slug. You're dismissed,"

"Hai," the two said as they bowed, and left the tired Hokage's office.

Lee, Hinata, and Sai were still waiting in the hallway for their orders from their captain. Yamato explained to them, "Yoshe, we move out in two hours. Full battle gear. We will be required to be on guard at all times. Meet at the main gates in an hour and a half. That's all." He used the transport jutsu to take him to his two room apartment.



The other four exited the tower, and split into two. One set going one way, and the other in the opposite direction. "Sakura-chan ja ne," Hinata said as she waved. When they were out of ear shot of the two Hinata whispered to Lee, "Lee-san we must let Neji-nii-san know,"

"Hai, Hinata-sama. I think that would be an excellent idea," Lee whispered back enthusiastically.

About fifteen minutes after Sai dropped Sakura off at her apartment there was a moderate knock on her door. She paused in her packing, and went to answer the door. When she opened it she found her new white-eyed koibito.

"Hey. I didn't think I would get to see you before I left," she said happily as she stepped aside letting him in.

"I came as soon as I heard from Hinata-sama," he said in response to her cheerfulness.

"Well we can talk while I pack," she said as she walked back to her bedroom.

Neji had regained his Hyuuga mannerisms, and stayed perfectly quiet, and watched her body language. She seemed to be in a good mood despite having to go out on a mission. He slipped up behind her and pulled her into his chest whispering into her ear, "You seem cheerful this morning. Did you have a good rest?"

"Well there is that, and now that you're here it all seems good," she replied.

"How long is the mission," he asked.

"If all goes according to plans nine to ten days. What will you be up to when I get back," she turned her head to look up at him.

"Hopefully I'll be around to take you somewhere. I've been thinking of taking you somewhere special. I just couldn't decide when would be a good time to actually take you," he said as he kissed her jaw line.

"Humm, that sounds nice," Sakura turned and weaved her arms around his neck. "Demo, I expect you to play nice with Naruto and Kaka onii-san okay. With me being gone expect them to start seeking you out more and more often. And for your own well being don't take anything Kakashi tries to give you."

"Do you think they would be up for some sparring while you're gone?"

"I'm sure if you ask I'm sure they wouldn't object, but if Sasuke challenges you please be careful. I don't want to come home, and both of you be in the hospital all because of a pissing contest," she declared.



"Understood. Just don't go falling in love with the Kazekage while there," he said as he tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear.

"Don't worry about that. Gaara-san has yet to show any interest in the fairer sex, and I'm really starting to wonder," she was cut off by the Hyuuga's lips chastely kissing hers.

"Well no worries then. I think it's time I took my leave. I will see you upon your return. Take care," he said as he opened her window and jumped to the next building.

A/N: Yeah I know this one is short. Gomen. Don't forget to review, and vote for next pairing. Chap. 5 should be up next week.