It's all Business: Chapter Six
Author's POV
After Dr. Tsunade had left Sasuke and his parents, Sasuke decided to take this chance to follow her. "Dr. Tsunade, wait…"
She stopped and turned to him "Yes, Mr. Uchiha?"
"Do you have a moment? I like ask you a few things"
Tsunade scanned Sasuke up and down, she later glanced at her watch "Well, in normal circumstance I don't have time, but since you're going to be Naruto's right hand man…" Tsunade head towards the hospital's cafeteria "Follow me…" They soon sat on a table with both having a cup of coffee "What can I do for you?"
Sasuke started to fiddle with his paper cup "First I like to thank you for saving Sakura…"
"You're welcome" Tsunade picked up her cup and took sip.
"Second, I spoke with Naruto earlier; he mentioned that I wasn't able to get a divorce…"
Tsunade raised an eyebrow "Mr. Uchiha, I don't think what you're asking me is a good idea, especially when your wife is pregnant…"
"No, I'm not planning or anything. I'm just curious" Tsunade stood quiet and allow Sasuke to continue "Well, I know that I'm the direct descendant and all, so that means I can't a get a divorce. But how is Naruto able to get one…"
"Naruto can get divorce because it was not official among the family" She took another sip
"What do you mean?"
"Naruto left the family while back, before he even met Cossette. He got married without anyone knowing. Only me and his uncle was there to witness it" Sasuke listened intensely "You see, Mr. Uchiha. The wedding in the family village can be an official by two ways" Tsunade showed two fingers in front of him "It is either by the family elder's presence or the three Sannin".
"Sannin?"
"Sanin are the people who are closely related to the village leader. On the day that Naruto wed, it was only me and his uncle"
"Who's the third one?" Sasuke asked
"He left the village a while ago. It's not important…For you however, not only were the elders there to witness, but pretty much the whole of Japan" he began to frowned "Your wedding was viewed internationally, and so it would be impossible to split" She took her last sip of coffee "Hardly anyone knew that Naruto had a daughter let along once married…" she quickly got up "If this is all you need to know, then excuse me, I have other patients to take care of".
Sasuke quickly got on his two feet and bowed to her "Thank you. I appreciate your time…"
Once Tsunade was out of sight, Sasuke quickly walked towards Sakura's room and gaze through a small window the hospital provide. He saw her sound asleep and smiled 'she looks really peaceful'. Sasuke took a sigh. Now knowing that his relationship with Naruto is impossible, Sasuke wasn't sure how he feels.
"I spoke with Sasori a few days back" Itachi came and sat on his side of the bed.
"You sure didn't waste any time when it comes to business" Neji pulled out a file that Naruto handed out to him before he came to Italy "Did he say he was coming?"
"He said 'he liked to'"
"I don't think he can anyway" Neji opened the file and read through his instruction "Because I spoke with his father earlier and he doesn't seem very please about it"
"I'm sure he's going to convince him then, he seems very interested in Japan after I showed him a few photos of my family" Itachi took his shoes and began to collect his clothes and head to the shower.
"You showed pictures of your family?" Neji dropped the file for a moment and stared at him
"Yeah, he seems very interested" Itachi picked up his towel "Strange though, he was more interested in Sakura's picture than all the others…"
Neji smirked "Maybe he'll try to steal your brother's wife" his joking tone dance around each words, and Itachi laughed.
"Father, I wish to go to Japan"
"No" a strict voice follow after "You are to stay here, don't forget you need to find a wife" an older man with red hair walked up to his son "You are needed here. Until you find a wife, you can go anywhere you want"
"I thought since I'm the new leader, I would like to get to know our alliance. The Namikaze did personally invite me himself" Sasori dead voice came.
His father, Angelo raised an eyebrow "Really?" he rubbed his chin "Are you sure?"
"Yes, Uchiha Itachi told me himself"
"If that is the case, Namikaze will definitely keep you by his side. This is the perfect chance for you to dig up some dirt about him" He clenched his fist "Those groups have been treating us like useless baggage for far too long…"
A knock on the door came "Sir, the meeting is ready"
Both Sasori and his father head towards the meeting room, they pulled out a chair as a person came and pour red wine for them "Neji, Itachi" He knowledge them both "I trust your stay have been well…"
"It was good, thank you" Neji got off the chair and hand out a copy of the file to him "This will be your duty. Naruto thought it would be perfect for you".
Angelo took the file 'probably another escort'.
Neji smirked "You need to make sure that the painting does not get sold to anyone". Angelo opened the file and discovered that his gang must retrieve a painting that has been sold in the black market. Neji later pulled out another piece of paper "The painting is called 'the secret garden'. It once belonged to the first emperor of China in the Tang dynasty" Angelo took the paper and scanned the picture.
The painting was covered in green resembling the plants and trees. He can also see a few dotted colors showing the flowers. A small faded lake in the middle and bridge just on top of it. There a woman standing on top of the bridge wearing Chinese tradition outfit. "It was given to the first empress".
Angelo frowned "It really isn't like the Namikaze to give us this kind of mission"
Itachi decided to let his voice known "As you know, we have a new leader. He wants try a different approach"
Angelo nodded his head "I see…" he placed the paper and file down "In that case, I heard that Mr. Namikaze wish for Sasori to visit Japan…"
Itachi nodded his head "That is correct, Naruto request for it"
Angelo took a deep breath "Very well…I don't see the harm in it"
Neji smiled at Angelo "We'll be leaving in a month…"
Sakura woke up in the hospital bed. She had an overwhelming feeling of relief for some reason and she was really happy 'I haven't felt this way for the longest period'. Sakura looked outside the window, she felts so at peace and she couldn't help but look back at her past. She began to wonder what she had accomplished in life.
She remembered how she was such a promising student, always determine and full of unexpected behavior. Sakura looked at herself now. She felt disgusted and knew she had stooped to the one person she never wanted to be.
Sakura decided she needed to make a change. She is now pregnant with Sasuke's child, she doesn't care if he rejects her or the baby. She is going to make a stand for herself. "I always wanted to be a lawyer" Sakura whispered. She looked back on the time when she always won debates in class activities.
Because of her dedication in becoming one, she was the female school captain.
The door to her room open and Sasuke stepped in. He didn't know what to say to her. Sasuke walked towards Sakura and sat on a seat beside her "How you feeling?"
Sakura turned to Sasuke, and his eyes widen by her sudden determination flashed in her eyes.
"Sasuke…I want a divorce!"
G-suke's Notes
Okay, so I update one. It was really hot last night and I couldn't sleep. TV was boring and I was starting to read fanfics that lost all my interest.
Thank you for reading and supporting so far. This Chapter is dedicated to:
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Thank you for taking the time to comment on my story!
I am currently working on another SasuNaru one-shot story. The title is called "Junjou Terrorist". Characters are based on my favourite couple from "Junjou Romaitca". There's definitely going to be a lemon in there, since I know"It's all business" not going to have one any time soon. My first attempt at a lemon, so tell me what you think...
G-suke's Joke: Lost Gravy Ladle
John invited his mother over for dinner. During the meal, his mother couldn't help noticing how handsome John's roommate was. She had long been suspicious of Johns' sexual orientation and this only made her more curious.
Over the course of the evening, while watching the two interact, she started to wonder if there was more between John and the roommate than met the eye.
Reading his mom's thoughts, John volunteered, "I know what you must be thinking, but I assure you, Mark and I are just roommates."
About a week later, Mark came to John and said, "Ever since your mother came to dinner, I've been unable to find the beautiful silver gravy ladle. You don't suppose she took it, do you?"
John said, "Well, I doubt it, but I'll write her a letter just to be sure." So he sat down and wrote:
Dear Mother,
I'm not saying you 'did' take a gravy ladle from my house, and I'm not saying you 'did not' take a gravy ladle. But the fact remains that one has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.
Several days later, John received a letter from his mother which read:
Dear Son,
I'm not saying that you 'do' sleep with Mark, and I'm not saying that you 'do not' sleep with Mark. But the fact remains that if he was sleeping in his own bed, he would have found the gravy ladle by now.
Love, Mom
"Those who don't know what a Gravy Ladle is: A large spoon to scoop out gravy and stuff"- G-suke 'I Didn't know what it is either...'