A/N: Whatz up ya'll? Thanks for the reviews!!Nineteen for one chapter! Thanks so much! I'll like to dedicate this chapter to all the amazing Naruto authors who are reading my story like 'Lady Hanaka', 'Asian Chick 77', 'Flynnfriend' and so much more! This is for ya! The long awaited chapter!! I think this turns everything around ya'll!!
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Pairing: ItaSaku
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Bold-Inner Sakura
Summary: Haruno Sakura goes undercover as ANBU Ishida Yume to get closer to Uchiha Itachi of the infamous Akatsuki. But how will Itachi act around Yume? And more importantly, how will he react when he finds out that Yume is really his brother's former teammate? ItaSaku.
'Anata Wa…?'
'And You Are…?'
By: Shadowsakura321
Her schedule was hectic. It had been a week since Sakura was taken hostage. She was bonding with everyone except Itachi. She hated him even more. Well, what could a girl feel for a ruthless killer who slapped her and ruined her crush's life and is after her brother-like best friend? Fall in love?
Sakura walked briskly threw out the halls. She could imagine Ino's crying face. Sakura winced.
'I'm sorry Ino-pig, I will get in touch' 'Sooner or later'
Thankfully, Itachi had gone on a mission to the Cloud with Sasori. Hidan and Kakuzu were currently also in the Cloud in the main headquarters with the Leader. Sakura brushed past a mist nin and walked into Itachi's room. Purple eyes scanned the room for any trace of special documents, folders, papers or scrolls. There was nothing.
'Are you sure you want to do this?'
'What?' 'Yes!' 'I hate every one of these people!'
'You don't show it, you're bonding with them'
'…It's for the mission'
'And Itachi…?'
'Shut up'
Inner Sakura shut up. Sakura was silent for a minute. She scolded at herself and shook her head. Sakura sat down and examined the wooden floor. Itachi was a skilled shinobi. He was also like the boss of this place so he would have all the confidential things. Sakura stepped carefully on the wooden blocks, looking for any squeaky ones. She checked under the bed, in the desk, drawers, and in the closet.
Sakura huffed. Then, something caught her eye. A small, triangular shaped box was on Itachi's desk. Curiously, she picked it up. It was made from polished mahogany wood and felt smooth and slick. Weird, dark blue kanji names decorated the cover of the box. Dark, pencil marks was scratched over them, making them almost impossible to see. Still, Sakura's eyes widened as she recognized one of the names imprinted on the box.
Tsunade.
Sakura's brow burrowed. Tsunade-shisou? What the hell is her name doing on a box in Uchiha Itachi's room of the Akatsuki? Three other unidentified names were next to Tsunade's. Sakura sat down on Itachi's bed. Carefully, she opened the box to see a necklace. Strung to it was a tiny vial pendant with something in it. Red liquid.
Blood.
A tiny gasp made its way out of Sakura's mouth. The vial had a cork plugged into it. It hung from a black cord. Delicately, she picked it up, one hand on the cord and the other on the vial. She twirled it around to find a white label stuck too it, with another name, this name written in letters. Sakura nearly fainted when she saw the name. Chills were sent down her spine.
Sasuke.
Sakura gulped. Sasuke??! What was going on here? What is the Akatsuki planning?
'Calm down, calm down….'
Sakura's eyes widened as her hands shook. She shut the box and put the necklace in her weapons pouch. Thinking of her carrying Sasuke's blood in her pocket sent shivers down her spine.
'There has got to be something to go with this'
'Directions, instructions…'
Suddenly, it felt as if the world had just closed in. Sakura jumped off the bed and yanked the door open, slamming it shut. She sprinted down the hall.
Sasuke packed up his clothes and disappeared to Orochimaru.
"So, they are in a little hide-out in Suna?" he asked.
Orochimaru nodded "yes, Sasuke-kun" he said, chuckling. Commas spun wildly. "Sakura" "Is she undercover or something?" he asked again. Orochimaru raised an eyebrow "why do you care so much?"
"Would you be panicking so much if this were the Hyuga heiress or a jounin like Yuuhi Kurenai or a sand ninja like Sabaku no Kankuro?"
Sasuke gritted his teeth. "Che" "I only care about killing my brother"
Sasuke glared at Kabuto who smirked. "I didn't say anything Sasuke-sama" Kabuto said innocently.
Sasuke hoisted his knapsack over his shoulder and walked out of Orochimaru's office. He stopped at the door "Orochimaru" The snake Sannin looked up. "Yes Sasuke-kun?" he asked curiously. Sasuke smirked.
"Remember, the only reason I'm here is because of Itachi"
Kabuto opened his mouth to defend him but Sasuke was already gone, on the hunt for Itachi and Sakura.
Sakura whizzed past shinobi. Rounding the corner, she nearly crashed into Kisame who was busy chugging down a bottle of sake. Sakura ran past him. Kisame looked back and wiped the alcohol away from his blue, fish-like lips. "Dreamy!" he said. Sakura ignored him and rounded another corner, running down the long hallway. Kisame shrugged and went back to drinking.
Sakura swung open a large, oak door. The smell of paper drifted into her nostrils. It was completely silent. Shelves of books and scrolls were in four large bookcases. Tables and chairs were to the left and in the middle of the room. A blue carpet swept under her feet. The vial jingled in her pouch as she ran threw the aisles. She looked for files on Tsunade. There was nothing. She looked for Sasuke. Nothing either.
Sakura plopped down and tried to think about the other three names. Words popped into her head.
Tsunade. Sasuke. Three names. Vial. Blood.
Sakura sighed and rubbed her temples. She leaned back. She got up again and searched the bookcases. Nada. Sakura groaned in frustration. She picked up a book that marked 'Konoha'.
It was a bingo book on all the current ANBU in Konoha. She flipped to the 'H' pages. Looking up her name, Sakura tilted her head. She was circled in red pen. She looked up 'U' and saw that Naruto's name was also circled as well. She looked up and found a book that had Konoha genin in it from past years. She found the one that had them inside when they were genin. Sure enough, Sasuke's name was circled bit he also had a line going threw him too.
That meant that they already had Sasuke's blood. They were done with him. Did they need Naruto's and her blood as well?? That would explain when Itachi and Kisame had come for Naruto and when Sasuke and showed up, Itachi had stated that "he was not interested in him". They needed to get Naruto's blood. Then they would have came after her. Maybe ambush her at the hospital or something.
That also explained the conversation with Sasori. Even though they have gone after Gaara, they had multiple attacks on Naruto. They needed Naruto for something.
Sakura licked her lips. She was deep in thought. Why would they need Sasuke's blood? She knew it wasn't an Uchiha family keepsake. Maybe it was for a new fire jutsu? No, then why would they need Naruto's and her blood as well?
Unless…
Sasuke was meant to represent somebody. Someone that they couldn't get blood from so they had to go to the next best thing.
Orochimaru!
Sasuke knew almost everything Orochimaru did. He knew how to summon Manda, he had a Kusanagi sword, and he was powerful and respected in the Sound Village. He was like a mini Orochimaru. Sakura thought back to the box. Could Orochimaru's name be scripted on the box as well?
That would mean that Naruto and herself would represent Tsunade and Jiraiya.
But, what was the other name on the box?
It has to be someone that all three Sannin were close to.
Sandaime. The Third.
Sakura got up. Frantically, she searched for any scroll on the Third Hokage of Kohona. She found one. It was made from rice paper. A red ribbon closed it. Sakura carefully unraveled it to find five words on the scroll, simply written in black pen.
Sandaime-sama. Orochimaru. Tsunade. Jiraiya. Technique.
Sakura gasped. Was it some kind of new summoning technique that required all of the Sandaime's students' blood? And if their blood could not be received, then they would have to get the Sannin's students' blood? Like, it would be passed on? She guessed that it would be reasonable because all three of them could activate Gamabunta, Katsuyu or Manda. Sakura shuddered.
What powerful technique could have to require their blood?
Sakura shook her head.
'I'm not going to let whatever this is happen'
'I have to get in contact with Konoha soon!'
She placed the scroll behind the bingo books. She would come back later. She ran a hand threw her tangled, black hair and turned on her heel. Walking out, thoughts spun around in her head. Little did she know that more surprises and obstacles were going to come, maybe one that could ruin her whole life. One emotion that had already broken her heart and caused her so much grief and pain.
Love.
The angry Leader's face was hidden in the pitch-black shadows. Hidan and Kakuzu sat on wooden stools, eyeing his every move. Sasori was kneeling while arms-crossed, red-eyed Itachi leaned against a wall.
"I will not hesitate to kill all of you unless you get Haruno Sakura's and Uzumaki Naruto's blood"
"We need each Sannin's student's so we can activate the Third's ancient summoning technique" "With that summoned, we can destroy all of Konoha, destroying the Kyuubi and Suna, getting the Shukaku"
"Then, we will be the most powerful shinobi in all five countries" He looked at Itachi.
"I am holding you in charge of this situation" "You have three weeks to get the remaining blood" Itachi nodded.
"Hn"
The Leader's eyes narrowed. "Do not underestimate me Uchiha" Itachi looked at him. The Leader looked back. "Head back to Suna" he ordered. Sasori exchanged glances with Hidan. Itachi didn't say anything but just turned around and headed for outside.
The darkening sky was a flaming red with thin veils of white clouds. Sakura walked out of the base to see members training. A lake with a bridge was to the right. Trees and shrubs were everywhere. Sleek as a cat, she made her way to the bridge. Large, elephant eared leaves shaded and camouflaged her.
She had discovered her weapons and now had them in her holsters and pouches along with the vial. She had also discovered her chopstick. Her hair was tied up in a bun. Purple eyes were wide alert. She dropped her knapsack and searched for something inside. Sakura pulled out a long scroll. One that Tenten had given to her. Quickly performing some hand seals, Sakura threw the scroll up in the air.
Kunai's, shuriken, katana's and other weapons rained down. Members screamed. Sakura could hear Deidara swear and Kisame roar in anger. Quickly, she made her way threw the treetops. Most people would think she was heading for Konoha.
Nope.
She was heading for the Kazekage's.
Sasuke was currently in the Grass. Only a couple more hours and then he would be in the Sand. Sasuke gritted his teeth. He had to go faster. He ran threw a small village in the Grass, passing people and little children. He immediately skidded to a stop. Retracing his steps, Sasuke made his way to a bulletin board. Obsidian eyes widened.
ISHIDA YUME
Looking for information on the Akatsuki. Sent by the Godaime of Konoha herself, if anyone has any information, please inform us and we will reach Ishida-san.
Sasuke looked at the picture. Smiling purple eyes looked back at him. Wavy, black hair cascaded down her back.
'I'm looking for her'
'She's Sakura…'
Sasuke clenched his fists and spun around, taking off. A little piece of his mind hoped for Sakura to be alright.
Sakura couldn't feel any other presences heading after her. Probably waiting for Itachi to come back. Ouch, she felt bad for those members. Sakura pumped chakra into her sandals as she whizzed past trees and land.
Her feet landed on the soft sand as she stopped in front of the large gates. Recognizing her, the guards opened the gates to Suna.
Sakura stared at little houses, buildings, malls, and schools. People sold spicy food and light clothing in shacks. Children clinked kunai and practiced basic jutsus in the school. ANBU and jounin and papers in their hands, hurrying to the Kazekage's. Sakura scurried down the road. She rushed into Gaara's office. Temari stood in a chair, twirling a blonde lock of hair around her.
She looked a little older, eyeliner and mascara on her face. Two little gold fans now hung from her waist. She was sitting at a desk, probably doing some filing or paperwork. Temari looked up and gasped as she heard the door shut. A look of joy made its way to her face.
"Sakura!" she yelled happily. She looked around and stood up, leaning against a desk. "Where is everyone else?" "Party!" Sakura shook her head.
"Temari, I really need to speak to Gaara…!"
Tsuzuku...
Wow! That was really long for me. Next chapter: Itachi comes back and Sakura contacts Konoha, Sasuke arrives at the hideout (when Itachi is there!), Gaara and Kankuro make an appearance and Shikamaru stars in a mission!
REVIEWS CORNER:
Circles in the stream: Amazing question. Well, it is part of her act. Yume is supposed to represent weakness, like Sasuke in Itachi's eyes. If she was Sakura right there and then, well, Inner Sakura would show what she is made of. Thanks a lot for the review!
Well, so long for now…
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-Shadowsakura321
