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Title: Trials of the Cherry Blossom

Author: Slytherin Studios

Beta: (Position Available)

Story Summary: Sakura Lee is sent to prison for the 'murder' of her husband Lee Rock where she meets the most famous female killers she'd only read about in the Konoha Times, this is her story of her stay at Konoha Prison, and her trial, but the question remains – Did she really kill her husband? Or was she framed?

Chapter Summary: Kakashi investigates the cases of Naruko Uchiha, Hinata Hyuuga and Sakura Lee; he also interviews some prisoners with a friend.

Ships: Naruko/Sasuke/Karin, Sakura/Lee, Hinata/Shino, Ino/Chouji, Kurenai/Asuma, Tsunade/Jiraiya, and Temari/Kiba (I changed who she was married too), possible Kakashi/Sakura.

Chapter Cast: Kakashi Hatake, Ao Saizen, Naruko Uchiha, Yakumo Kurama, Ayame Ichiraku, Sakura Lee, Hinata Hyuuga, Temari Inuzuka, Hana Inuzuka, Tayuya, Sasuke Uchiha (mentioned), Karin Uzumaki (mentioned), Suigetsu Hozuki, Shino Aburame (mentioned), and Kotetsu Hagane.

+Konoha Crime Scene Department, the next day, Saizen's office+

"Thank you for seeing me, this had to be quick I have an appointment at the Konoha Prison." Kakashi says to Ao, the Department's boss.

"It's no problem and you were right to call me, now for the Hyuuga case, Ms. Hyuuga's fingerprints on the axe didn't belong to her and the palm print on Shino Aburame's back didn't match either." Ao says, showing a close up photo of Mr. Aburame's back and a palm print from Hinata Hyuuga that Ao put over the hand print on Mr. Aburame's back and it was clear they didn't match.

"I'm running the unknown prints now, one of the prints if definitely belongs to Suigetsu Hozuki, and now all we need is to re-interrogate Hinata Hyuuga and probably Suigetsu Hozuki." Ao explains.

Kakashi nods in agreement and says, "That's what I'm doing after we're done here."

Ao nods and says, "Now for Naruko Uchiha, her finger prints weren't on the knife and there's no sketch of the man she'd seen in the hallway and the receptionists remember her leaving in tears and coming back all calm."

"Don't worry about the translator and the sketch artist; I'm meeting them in an hour at the Prison."

Ao nods and says, "Okay, now for Mrs. Lee we found a print under one of hers and some blood in-between the handle and the blade which is being run now. Now for Mrs. Lee, her prints were on the knife but from what her statement says she stopped her husband from pulling it out."

Ao takes a breath then continues with a frown on his face, "The thing is I know there was a video in her case file that disappeared and I believe that was the key to her innocence."

Kakashi also has a frown on his face and says, "I know and I know exactly where I'll start looking."

Kakashi nods and looks at his watch then says, "That's good, you will call me when the results are in?"

Ao nods and goes back to his computer as Kakashi leaves the office and then the building. Kakashi then gets into his car and drives to the Konoha Prison.

+Konoha Women's Prison+

Kakashi arrives at the women's side of the prison just as the translator, Ayame Ichiraku and the sketch artist, Yakumo Kurama, arrived.

They approach the desk and the guard at the desk looks up as they approach and asks, "Can I help you with something?"

Kakashi nods and says, "Yes, my names Kakashi Hatake, this is Ayame Ichiraku, we have an appointment to see prisoner 0127 or Hinata Hyuuga."

The guard nods and then turns to Yakumo, "And you ma'am?"

"I'm here to see Naruko Uchiha." Yakumo says as she shifts her shoulder bag.

The guard blinks but hands over a clipboard and a pen, Kakashi signs his name then Ayame and then Yakumo who then hands it back over to the guard. The guard then writes their names on visitor passes and places them on the counter where the three of them grab them and sticks them to their chests.

The guard then called some more guards for a search to make sure nothing dangerous was brought in. Yakumo was escorted to visitor room 9 while Kakashi and Ayame were sent to visitor room 3. Kakashi and Ayame took a seat and Ayame took out a recorder while the guard left to stand outside the door.

+Konoha Women's Prison Library, 1:45 pm.+

Sakura Lee, Naruko Uchiha, Hinata Hyuuga and Temari Inuzuka were working in the library when the two guards, Hana Inuzuka and Tayuya.

Hana glares at Temari as Tayuya barks, "Hyuuga! Uchiha! You've got visitors!"

Hinata and Naruko look at each other curiously before putting the books in their hands down and walked over to the guards. The guards shackle their wrists and ankles and then guide them to the visitor area; they were then separated and put in different rooms.

+Konoha Women's Prison, Visitor Room 9+

Upon entering the room, Naruko sees a woman with long brown hair that was tied in a braid, light brown eyes and pale skin.

To be honest, Naruko thought the woman would fall over at the smallest breeze. The woman also had what looked like a sketchpad. The guard escorting her chained her wrists to the table and then unchains her ankles before going to stand by the door.

The brown-haired woman smiles and says, "My name is Yakumo Kurama, I work with the Konoha Police Department as a sketch artist, I was told you wanted to speak to me."

Naruko nods and says, "Yes… Um, I saw someone the day my husband and sister were murdered."

Yakumo nods and takes out her sketchpad and a pencil before saying, "Okay, now what did he look like?"

Naruko began to tell Yakumo what the guy looked like. She hoped they would find him soon.

+Konoha Women's Prison, Visitor Room 3+

Kakashi and Ayame were sitting down; Ayame's recorder was out on the table. The two didn't have to wait long when a guard comes in with a woman with long Indigo hair and Lavender eyes. The guard sits her down across from them and chains her wrists to the table and unchains her ankles before going to stand by the door.

Ayame turned on her recorder as Kakashi started to speak, "Hello, my names Kakashi Hatake and I'm your lawyer, this is Ayame Ichiraku, and she'll be your translator."

Hinata nods in understanding as Kakashi nods, "Okay, your name is Hinata Hyuuga, yes? And answer out loud please."

Hinata nods and says, "Hai."

Ayame translates, "She said yes."

Kakashi nods and says, "Born to Hiashi and Hana Hyuuga at the Tokyo General Hospital on December 27th, 1989?"

Hinata nods and says, "Hai."

Ayame translates, "Yes."

"Now, can you tell me what you remember the night your fiancé died?"

Hinata nods and says, "Watashi wa wareware no bagu no tame no watashitachi no koya shutoku bagu shokuhin no naka ni atta to watashi wa senotakai shiraga no otoko, kare wa... Kare o mita toki, watashi wa seishin ijō no 3 ni aruku -"

Hinata chokes back a sob, sniffling she continues, "Kare wa ono o agete... Soshite kare wa... Kare wa ono o futte, watashi no Shino o satsugai shita, watashi no koibito, watashi wa sakenda, watashi wa hitobito o shitte iru tsugi no koto ga atta to keisatsu ga kuru made watashi wa tsukande kaisai sa rete imasu -"

Hinata takes a deep breath, wipes her eyes and says, "Sorekara watashi wa, koko de owatta."

Ayame translates, "I was inside our shed getting bug food for our bugs and then I walk into bughouse 3 when I see a tall white-haired man, he… he - He raised the axe and… and he… he swung the axe and killed my Shino, my lover, I screamed and the next thing I know people were there and I'm being grabbed and held until the police came. Then I ended up here."

Kakashi nods and then says, "Did the police try and get a translator?"

Hinata shakes her head and says, "Īe."

Ayame translates, "No."

Kakashi sighs and pulls out Suigetsu Hozuki's picture and slides it towards Hinata and asks, "Is this the man who killed your fiancé?"

Hinata looks at the picture and nods saying, "Hai, sore wa kareda."

Ayame translates, "Yes, that's him."

Kakashi nods and says, "And have you ever met or seen him anywhere else?"

Hinata shakes her head and says, "Īe."

Ayame translates, "No."

Kakashi nods and then says, "Okay, did you ever conspire to kill your fiancé?"

Hinata looks horrified at the question and angrily says, "Masaka! Watashi wa sore o kesshite shinaidarou! Watashi ga aishite - kare o aishi, watashi wa 3kagetsu de kare to kekkon suru tsumoridatta!"

Ayame translates, "No! I would never do that! I love – loved him, I was going to marry him in three months!"

Kakashi nods and says, "I'm sorry but I had to ask."

Hinata nods and says, "Sore wa daijōbuda, watashi wa rikai shite imasu."

Ayame translates, "It's okay, I understand."

Kakashi nods again and says, "Alright that's it for now, we may need to talk to you again."

Hinata nods and Kakashi gestures to the guard who re-chains her ankles and unchains her wrists. The guard then goes to take her out of the room when Hinata turns slightly and says in slightly broken English, "Thank you."

Kakashi blinks in surprise as Hinata Hyuuga was escorted out by the guard. Another guard came in as Ayame turned off her recorder and escorted them back to the entrance of the women's side. When they get outside they meet up with Yakumo who says, "Here's the person Naruko Uchiha saw. I have the original which I've just sent to Ao Saizen's office and this is your copy."

Yakumo hands Kakashi the copy and continues, "I'll send a copy to the press, and maybe the people can help put a name to his face."

Kakashi nods and hands her his card, "Put my number on it as well, I'd rather it's be my business number but both will do."

Yakumo nods and walks to her car and drives away.

Kakashi and Ayame walk to their cars which were ironically parked next to each other. Ayame pauses as she opens her car door and says, "I'll make several copies of the translation which will be personally delivered to you and Detective Saizen."

Kakashi nods and says, "That's good, I'll be waiting."

Ayame nods and they both get into their cars, Ayame leaves first then Kakashi.

+The Next Day, Nara and Hatake Law Offices, Kakashi's Office+

Kakashi sat behind his desk when his friend Kotetsu popped his head in and handed him the newspaper 'The Konoha Chronicle' before leaving just as quickly as he entered.

When Kakashi looked at the newspaper and knew Yakumo kept her word. The front page had the sketch of the man Naruko Uchiha had seen with the words: 'If you recognize this man, please call 800-789-9382 or 800-568-0021 or call your local police station.'

There was also a small description of the case underneath, 'This man was last seen just minutes before the police chief's son Sasuke Uchiha and Karin Uzumaki were murdered, if you know anything please inform the authorities.'

So far no one has called, although he did get a couple of calls but they were hang ups so they can't really count.

RING! RING! RING!

Kakashi grabs his phone quickly and says, "Hello?"

The other side was mostly quiet except for the sound of nervous breathing.

Kakashi rolls his eyes in slight annoyance and says, "Hello? I know your there, I can hear you breathing. Why don't you come in, go to Nara and Hatake Law Offices, my names Kakashi-"

The person on the other line, once again, hung up. Kakashi puts the phone slightly away from his ear as he listens to the dial tone. He sighs and puts the phone back on the hook.

Just as Kakashi put the phone down, Ayame Ichiraku walked in with a folder and a small cassette tape.

"Hey, I've put the translations on paper and I also made a copy of the recording. I've also made copies for Ao Saizen." Ayame says as she puts the folder and cassette tape on his desk.

Kakashi nods in thanks and says, "Thank you, are you staying long?"

Ayame shakes her head and says, "No, sorry, I have a lunch date with Ao Saizen, are you going to interrogate Suigetsu Hozuki?"

Kakashi nods his head and says, "Later today, do you want to come with me?"

Ayame thinks about it for a minute before nodding and saying, "Sure."

Ayame then looks at her watch and says, "I got to go, see you later."

Kakashi nods then leaves closing the door behind her. He then sighs; who knew helping those three would be so troublesome… Oh god, I'm acting like a Nara, I've hung out with them way to long.

Several hours go by and Kakashi, once again, meets Ayame at the Konoha Prison. This time they will be more guarded male side to interview Suigetsu Hozuki. Kakashi sees Ayame in the waiting area and says when he gets within 5 feet, "Ready to go again?"

Kakashi only asked because she looked more nervous than talking to Hinata Hyuuga yesterday. Kakashi eye smiles and says, "Don't worry, I got your back."

Ayame nods slowly and they walk to the desk where they went through the same thing they went through yesterday and then they were escorted to visitor room 4, Kakashi placed two pictures (one of Hinata and the other of Shino). The guard that escorted them waited by the door, 5 minutes later a man with white hair with a light blue tint walks in with two guards.

They chain his hands to the table and unchain his ankles and one guard leaves the room, the other guard goes to the other side of the door. Suigetsu stares at Ayame who turns on her recorder and Kakashi speaks gaining Hozuki's attention, "Suigetsu Hozuki, born in Osaka, Japan and the killer of Shino Aburame."

Ayame translates, "Ōsaka, Nihon to Shino-yu on'na no koroshi-ya de umare Suigetsu Hodzuki."

Suigetsu actually smiles at that which sends a shiver down both Ayame and Kakashi's back. Kakashi stares down Suigetsu as he asks, "Did you have anything to do with Hinata Hyuuga?"

Ayame translates, "Anata wa, hinata to wa nanika o motte iru ka?"

Suigetsu looks at the picture of Hinata Hyuuga and a slow menacing grin came across his face and he says, "Īe, zan'nen'nagara, watashi wa jikan ga arimasendeshita."

Ayame translates, "No, unfortunately, I didn't have the time."

Ayame shivers at the look in Suigetsu's eyes as he stares at her.

BANG! "Hey! Eyes off the lady!" One of the guards by the door barks as he slams his hand on the wall.

Ayame jumped at the bang, Suigetsu took his eyes off her to look at the guard, and Kakashi tensed for a second at the sound.

Kakashi then clears his throat and asks, "Why did you kill Shino Aburame?"

Ayame translates, "Naze anata wa Shino-yu on'na o koroshita nodesu ka?"

Suigetsu looks back at Kakashi, then at another photo on the table before he grins again and shrugs saying, "Nai riyū ga, watashi wa chūdan sa rete inakattara, watashi wa on'nanoko no nochi ni itte irudarouga, sore o tanoshinda."

Ayame translates, "No reason, but I enjoyed it, if I hadn't been interrupted I'd have gone after the girl."

Kakashi clenches his jaw and gestures to the guards saying, "We're done."

The guards then re-chain Suigetsu's ankles, unchain his wrists from the table and escort him out of the room, and as they escort him from the room Suigetsu yells, "Atode utsukushī sanshō shite kudasai! (See you later beautiful!)"

Ayame shivers as she turns her recorder off, Kakashi steps in-between Suigetsu and Ayame, Kakashi stares at him hard until Suigetsu is dragged out of view. Kakashi and Ayame pack up their stuff and leave. When they're outside Kakashi turns to Ayame and asks, "Are you okay?"

Ayame nods, rubbing her arms and says, "Yeah, that man gave me the creeps."

Kakashi smiles reassuringly and says, "Don't worry, you probably won't have to deal with any more convicts anytime soon."

Ayame nods in agreement, "You're probably right, I'll get you the copy of the translation tomorrow."

Kakashi nods and says, "Alright, see you tomorrow."

Ayame nods and the two part ways, again. The next day she dropped off the prison interview translation before leaving to give Ao Saizen's copy. Kakashi stared at the white board, he then started writing down the info he had on the cases of Sakura Lee, Hinata Hyuuga and Naruko Uchiha.

Once he was done, he stared at the board again, he rubbed his nose and sighs, these cases are going to drive me crazy, well crazier then normal.

Here's the next chapter, I hope you all enjoy it and just to let you know the Prisoner Interview and Author Questions are still open so please drop a question and it will be answered at the end of the story.