A/N: 7th chapter here obviously XD. And I'd like to make a reply to Exleader75: You're completely right. The Third would definitely not believe Sakura's story that easily. I wasn't really thinking of that then XD, but I see that slight OOCness I made out of it. I'm tempted to make Hiruzen suspious now but it would just seem out of place. For those of you that also noticed that, I hope it doesn't bother you too much :P. Anyways, I realized that I did want a Naruto cameo in this chapter. I miss writing him lol XD. He's my favorite character after all :P. He's gonna still be on the boat since if my memory is correct, Naruto's trip was about a month's length before reaching Turtle Island(Sorry if I'm wrong XD. I don't feel like re-watching the lame Sea Adventures filler arc again. :P). But enough of my useless babble XD. Onto the story!

Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto and never will. That right belongs to Kishi. If I did somehow own Naruto, Tobi's true idenitity wouldn't be who it seems it is(SOO SAD!), Sakura would have fought Chiyo in the war, and Kurama wouldn't become Naruto's ally so quickly( Guess it is kinda cool that he's on the good side now XD but it seemed a bit rushed :P)

Constructive critizism I appreciate! :)

Rocky Beginnings

Kushina stood stock-still, arms crossed, in the early gray of the morning, her long, blood-red hair tied in a high up ponytail. It was a habit she started doing a year ago while on missons or sparring with her teammates as her hair eventually got so long in length that it interfered with it all. She was annoyed with having to do it at first, but now she was quite comfortable with it after having adjusted. Her best friend, Mikoto Uchiha, had suggested cutting it but Kushina immediately turned her nose up at that idea. 'No way. I love my hair. And I'd look like crap with short hair!' Kushina scowled a little. Kami, she was bored! That fact that she was even thinking about this was proof of her bordem!

She had been standing out here alone for hours at the Training Field. Even Minato hadn't shown up yet, which was quite a shocker as the boy was always the first to be here. "Serves me right for getting up earlier." Kushina mumbled out loud. She really didn't want to do this. Well, she did and she didn't. Sakura seemed like the type to get on her nerves easily, if their first meeting was any indication. But, still, somehow ... she wanted to help her. Kushina didn't truly understand why but even she could acknowledge that that Uchiha who had hurt her so badly needed to pay. ' I'll still kill him someday ... make no mistake. When the Red Habernero starts something, she finishes it!' Kushina's trademark resolve returned and she clenched her fist. ' I'll help her or whatever but only because she needs it! I won't be her friend though! I won't.' She denied, absolutely sure nothing would change that.

Suddenly, Kushina heard a rustle and turned in it's direction. 'Please be Minato ... Please be Minato.' Kushina chanted mentally, a hopeful expression on her face. She really didn't feel like standing alone with Sakura, as she was afraid she'd end up arguing with her again. If someone wasn't there to stop them, she didn't think it'd be pretty. But besides that, she just liked being alone with Minato in general, more than she would ever verbally admit. She could barely admit it to herself! 'Yes!' Her navy-blue eyes light up with delight when seeing the distinctive unruly blonde spikes.

Minato fully emerged from the foliage, blue eyes scanning the clearing until spotting the bright splash of red hair that was Kushina. He smiled warmly at her, before picking his way through the field.

"Hey! Minato, you're finally here. It took ya long enough!" Kushina shouted loudly at him, her voice teasing and her expression good-natured.

" I don't think I'm late, Kushina. You're probably just early. But still, I'm sorry you had to wait." Minato said sincerely.

"Well, it felt late to me. I waited forever." Kushina said pointedly, trying not to sound like she was whining. She hated whining and she barely ever did. Out loud, anyway.

" My point still stands. Try not getting to your destination too early. We both know you don't have the patience for that. Maybe be a bit later than when you left this morning. " Minato advised kindly.

Kushina frowned in displeasure. " I just can't win. I get up too early, I have to do nothing for like hours. I get up later, I end up too late and Eri-sensei scolds me! Or someone else." She said in defeat. "What's the point, sometimes?"

"Why not try training? That always keeps you busy." Minato asked, surprised that she hadn't though about it herself. Kushina was always training. Or playing pranks. He tried to lessen the latter since they became friends after he had rescued her from Cloud ninja, but changing the woman in front of him's more faulty traits was not a easy task, as he soon found out. Eventually, he acknowledged that Kushina's independent spirit included no changing something of her personality unless she wanted to change it. Playing mischievous pranks occassionally was just something he had to live with.

Her eyes widened in realization and she hit her forehead in a 'duh' gesture. " Of course! I should have thought of it earlier. Damnit, I wish I remembered!" Kushina cursed, her tone angry. " I can be such a baka sometimes." Minato opened his mouth to say something but was cut off by a glare from Kushina. " Don't say anything." She said firmly, not wanting him to agree or disagree with her over her intelligence.

Acknowledging her serious and low words, Minato obeyed and shut up. Instead he looked around and finally noticed that the pink-haired time-traveller, Sakura he believed, was not with them. Minato's face frowned a little, wondering what was keeping her. " Sakura's not here yet." He remarked, gaze still searching for her distinctive pink hair and red vest.

Kushina looked up at him, recalling Sakura to show up. " Oh yeah. I was hoping you wouldn't mention her." She grumbled. " Does it really matter that much? I'm sure she just got lost or something. I don't wanna her to show up, anyway."

Minato stared at her, his facial expression faintly sympathatic and disaproving all at once. " It does matter, Kushina. We may not know her very well but she's obviously confused and lost in this place. I'm sure she misses the friends and family she left behind. How would you feel if you were in her position?" Minato questioned logically, trying to get elict some form of sympathy for the pinkette. That way, it might be easier for her to get along with her.

" I guess ... unhappy and frustrated ... lost too." Kushina admitted grudgingly. ' But still! Couldn't she be a bit more easier to deal with?' Kushina thought, frustrated.

" See? We should pity her, not fight with her. I sense that she's a good person. Maybe a little headstrong and emotional, but you are too. " Minato remarked matter-of-factly. "And you're not a bad person. You're a very kind one. Give her a chance."

Kushina scowled at him. " But she insulted my hair!" She argued angrily, not really caring how stupid a reason it seemed to almost start a fight.

Minato raised a brow at her. " I thought you didn't care anymore what people thought of you?"

" I don't, dattebane!" Kushina retorted, flustered. " But doesn't mean I like hearing it! It's annoying." She admitted. It was the truth. Every since the day Minato saved her and complimented her hair that she had despised, it changed her outlook on everything she felt. But still ... the old insult still stung at least a little bit. 'But Tomato frickin makes me want to punch someone a lot more than insulting my hair nowadays.' Kushina realized.

" And you insulted her forehead and hair color. Does that make you any different?" Minato countered. He wasn't trying to argue with Kushina but he wanted her to realize her the mistake she made.

Kushina put her hands on her hips. " What, you're on her side now?! She started it, dattebane!" Kushina said defensively, trying to ignore the beginnings of remorse she felt pull at her emotions.

Minato shook his head. " I am on your side, Kushina. But I have to disagree. Both of you are equally guiltly and both of you started it." He said bluntly.

'Really! You chose now of all times to have a backbone with me, Minato!' Kushina realized in annoyed distress, cursing her situation a thousand times. " You're too nice. What do you know?!" Kushina shot back, turning from him a bit so he wouldn't realize the guilt she knew she had on her expression.

Minato smirked. " A lot, Kushina. I was made Jonin for a reason, you know."

She scoffed at that, hoping it sounded disbelieving. " Being a Jonin doesn't make you always right, dattebane." Kushina retorted, despite her common sense realizing already that he was completely right. ' Why does he have to make me feel bad about what I did to Sakura now?! I was perfectly fine with being unremorseful until baka Minato had to give one of his winded lectures again. So what if it was wrong?' Kushina argued mentally, despite her heart oozing regret thanks to the blonde she was currently with.

Minato shrugged, smiling a little. " You're right. I've been wrong in many aspects before and likely will be again. But I do know I'm right on this one. Realizing your mistake is the first step."

Kushina now turned to face him, still a little angry. " Okay, I admit it. Maybe ... maybe I was wrong. " She forced out, swallowing her pride. " But I don't wanna apologize." She insisted, ornery as always.

Minato sighed a bit but gave her a knowing look. " I know when you're lying Kushina. I know you feel bad and you do actually want to say you're sorry. So suck up your personal pride. It's not like anyone will look down on you for it so why worry?" He reasoned.

"Why should I say anything?" She argued much weaker than before, still struggling to give in.

" Because it's the right thing to do." Minato stated simply.

" But it's so hard, dattebane! I'm not good at this stuff." Kushina said honestly. " If anything, she owes me an apology." Minato continued to stare at her sternly, not giving in inch. ' Wow. He can almost be as stubborn as me when the time calls for it.' Kushina remarked inwardly, almost impressed. She was completely stubborn so that was pretty rare. Finally, her shoulders sagged a bit in defeat. " Fine, fine. You win. I'll apologize, okay? But she better apologize back. Otherwise I'll be really mad." Kushina said irritably. " But I'm not going to be her friend, you got that!"

" Baby steps, Kushina. I'm not asking for that. Just try to be civil." Minato looked away from her for the moment, still scanning for the appearance of Sakura.

" Whatever." Kushina replied. " I'll ... try. Let's just quit talking already and wait for Pinky to get here." She said, wanting to change the topic already, not realizing that she had just used her pet name for Sakura.

Minato gazed at her, defeat and tiredness clear in his bright blue eyes before heaving a tired sigh. " Here's another tip, Kushina. Try not to call Sakura 'Pinky' today, please. I don't feel like stopping another fight."

Sakura stepped out of her apartment, carefully closing and looking the door behind her. The apartment Third Hokage had been surprisingly roomy. Sure it wasn't anything like her own room and it was a bit bare but it had a bed with sheets, a couch, and on top of that food. She missed her true home and room already but she realized it wasn't as bad as she thought it would be. ' Still ... I miss my parents already. Sure it's a little fun not having Mom breathing down my neck for every little thing I do and having to listen to Dad's lame jokes. But I can't help but feel lonely here ... I don't even know anyone. Or I guess to be accurate ... they don't know me.' Sakura thought, feeling greatly isolated.

She wished someone was with her now. Anyone, really. Just so she'd feel a bit more cheerful. But she found she particularly wished Naruto was here. If he was, he'd be optimistic and carefree like he always was. Encouraging her and his determination and confidence that they would get out of this would motivate her to be less pessimestic. It always did somehow, even in the darkest and hopeless of situations. 'He always makes everything seem so easy.' Sakura reflected, sighing wistfully. Those were traits she always admired about him, even back when she didn't think too much of him. She needed that now more than ever. But it was impossible and she had to accept that. He wasn't here and she had to handle it on her own. ' But I'm not gonna give up. I can do this. I will.' Sakura thought firmly, now focusing her mind and eyes to the path of the Training Field.

Sakura felt a frown developing on her face as she thought about her meeting with the two fellow ninja. She was still confused as to why she had to be with them so much. Where they on a misson, discussing how to bring her back, or just sparring? Sakura wasn't sure but she was certain that it one of them was right. Not that she was truly complaining. Meeting the Fourth Hokage and actually get to know him was a dream come true to her. To actually know one of the most famous ninja in history that had passed on when she was still just a baby, outside of the stories told about him. It seemed completely unrealistic to her but it was happening. That possibility intrigued her and piped her curiousity.

But then there was the other ... the annoying, hyper red-head she had met just the other day that was the polar opposite of Minato in every way possible. Sakura grimaced as she recalled their argument and felt the familar guilt she been feeling ever since yesterday. She didn't hate Kushina and she still felt in her debt for saving her when she didn't have to. But she was so rude! It was partly her fault for letting her temper be set free but it was so hard not to. It's like she knew all the possible ways to push her over the edge and annoy her just the right way. A lot of people annoy her and if she was completely honest with herself, it did not take very much effort. But only two people could annoy her like that and that was Ino and Naruto. ' Ino and Naruto are the best friends I have ever had. I'd give my life for them. But they know how to push my buttons 'cause they know me. This girl doesn't yet she's exactly the same ... She reminds me of a Naruto/Ino combo. So much like Naruto but he would never insult me like that. At least ... not on purpose. Which is exactly why Ino comes to mind too.'

Sakura sighed in irriation. Thinking about both Naruto and Kushina at once made her head hurt and left her more than a little confused. ' Did I even hear right? Her full name is Kushina UZUMAKI. Did I really just hear that?' Sakura lost count on how many times that thought wandered in her head after she went to her temperarily home. It seemed so hard to believe ... almost like a dream. But then again, this whole thing seemed like to dream to her lately. ' Is Naruto related to her somehow? She does say dattebane, just like Naruto says dattebyo.' Sakura, due to her state of shock last night, could not truly come up with any possible conclusion that made any sense to her. But now, while still a bit dazed, she was now able to think more deeply about all of this. Sakura's brow furrowed in concentration. ' One thing's for sure. She definitely has a connection to Naruto somehow. By blood, I'm guessing.' Sakura felt slightly giddy about this realization. As far as she knew, Naruto didn't really know about his family or his parents. If she truly figured this out and her suspicions were true, then when she comes back to her own time( Sakura purposely ignored the small, negative voice that said IF she was even coming back), she could finally tell him about his heritage. Sakura smiled fondly at the thought, picturing how happy he would be. ' That's what I'm gonna do. I'll tell him because he deserves that more than anyone else I know does.' She resolved determinedly.

Firmly dislodging Naruto from her mind(Partly because she needed to focus and partly because she realized when thinking about Naruto, she missed him more than she thought she would. But she rationalized it as just being because of the situation she's in), an impatient Sakura used her ninja-level speed, realizing just how long this was taking her. 'I'm sure there waiting for me. I better hurry up!'

Present: Naruto Uzumaki

Naruto lay lazily on the ship, arms behind his head while looking up at the daytime sky. His short attention span flitted to the birds that flew above him or any other thing he could find at least the tiniest bit interesting. It didn't work as well as he wanted it to, as he still felt bored as hell. He suddenly almost regretted doing this training deal and longed for the ramen, comforting bed, and sloppy apartment that awaited him back in Konoha. Almost. His purpose was to get strong enough to fight Sasuke, and he couldn't do that if he stayed at home. Everyone else had agreed with him. So because of his motivation to take down and save Sasuke, he'd endure any bordom or just about any other unpleasant thing to accomplish that goal. Nothing stops Naruto Uzumaki once he sets his sights on something!

Naruto turned on his side, suddenly sick of watching seagulls fly meaninglessly above him. ' Sasuke ...' Naruto couldn't help the familar pain that pierced him when he though about his best friend whom he considered a brother. He had changed so much over the years ... he could barely believe he was the same person anymore. But he wanted to believe their was still hope for Sasuke and Team 7. He had too! He knew that he might have to kill Sasuke but he'd die as well. That was the only other option for him. ' Sasuke ... No matter what you say, I will free you of your hate. Just like I will to the whole ninja world that Pervy Sage entrusted me with.' It was his duty as Jiraiya's student and Sasuke's friend.

Naruto sighed loudly. Another downside to being on a ship for a whole week is that it forced him to think over things he really didn't want to go over right now. Sasuke being one of those things obviously but that's not all of it. Not being active and staying in place for so long caused his thoughts to be directed at Sakura. And unlike the usual fondness and love he felt for his pink-haired teammate, he found his thoughts surprisingly negative which wasn't really like him at all. Instead, thinking about her brought pain and confusion. It wasn't like he didn't love Sakura anymore. He knew he still did and there was no point in lying to himself that he felt differently. But ever since that day, Naruto found it difficult to be around her. So many questions and pained accusations burned inside him, begging him to voice it. 'But I'm not gonna ... Sakura-chan's been through enough with Sasuke. It'd be wrong of me to confront her about it again, no matter how much I want to. I should just pretend her confession to me never happened.'

It hurt. It hurt so much more than he will ever admit to anyone, especially Sakura. He felt like he was in hell that day when he realized Sakura was lying to him about loving him. ' I was so happy when Sakura-chan said those words ... I wanted to believe it so bad! I thought for once that "Hey, maybe she does actually love me after all these years?" But, deep down, I knew she didn't mean it. Everything about it was so wrong ... Sakura-chan loves Sasuke, not me. Even Sai said so! It's how it's always been. She can't lie to herself about that, especially to me. I know her better than anyone.'

Naruto knew exactly why he hadn't moved on from Sakura even though she didn't love him the same. He couldn't help but have some small flame of hope, some possiblity that he'll be with her someday. There just wasn't anyone else like her that he could love. Hinata is a good friend and he'll never forget how brave she was trying to fight off Nagato to protect him, just like he won't forget that she was the first person to say that she loved him. But she wasn't something he wanted, at least not a relationship. ' I must be a jerk for not giving her a straight answer but I couldn't help it. I didn't know how to act around her or even turn her down! I'm not good at that stuff.' Naruto thought in frustration. He felt guilty about it but he really didn't want to hurt Hinata's feelings. Someone as nice as her ... it just wouldn't be easy. But that was no excuse and he knew he had to respond to her at some point. He just prayed she would understand.

He never expected to actually fall in love with Sakura. All she was to him was a girl with good, unique looks and someone he wanted to acknowledge him. It just kind of happened before he could even fully pick up on it or register it. He never anticipated how much it would pain him to see her love Sasuke or the lengths he would go so she could be happy and to not have her worry about his personal feelings. ' That's all I want, really. Sakura-chan to be happy. Her happiness is with Sasuke. I know that and I always have ... but I'll still protect her and be there when she needs someone. If that's what I have to deal with my entire life then fine. I will.'

"Naruto? Something wrong?" A familar voice asked, abruptly cutting off his depressing thoughts. Naruto was relieved by this.

Naruto grinned at him, despite not feeling anywhere near his usual self. "Nothing really, Captain Yamato. Just, you know, excited about training." He lied easily, not really wanting to explain what he was really thinking about.

" You were thinking about Sakura, weren't you?" Yamato asked, his expression serious and knowing.

Naruto looked shocked, his mouth gaping 'How the hell does he know that?!' " W-What makes you say that, dattebayo?" Naruto asked nervously.

"It's just ... with everything that's happened, I figured she'd be one of the first things you'd think about." Yamato said honestly.

Naruto retained his forced cheerful expression for a moment before it falling immediately, not finding it in him to pretend to be normal right now. " It's nothing. Really. Sakura-chan was just trying to save Sasuke. It's not that big of a deal." Naruto said, despite his heart screaming it was.

"Naruto ... I know how you feel about Sakura. There's no point in trying to deny it or play it off like your feelings are not as deep as I know they are." Yamato stated matter-of-factly.

Naruto stared at him, stunned. Feeling his face heating up embarassingly, Naruto managed to blurt out. "HUH! How in the hell does everyone know about it, dattebayo!"

Yamato looked amused for a second. " You don't hide your feelings very well, Naruto. I'm pretty sure most of the village knows you love Sakura."

"Whatever." Naruto said in defeat. 'The only person who can't seem to figure out is Sakura-chan herself. Why is it always like that?' Naruto questioned, quite angry with that. " Maybe I do ... but Sakura-chan loves Sasuke. She'll only love Sasuke. I can't change that." He said, clearly pained by those words.

" And you don't think she can love you?" Yamato queried.

You don't get it, Captain Yamato. Sakura-chan begged me to bring Sasuke back to her. She was so heartbroken and upset." Naruto closed his eyes, the image of that painful memory still burned into his mind. " I couldn't say no to that, especially because Sakura-chan deserves happiness. That's why I made the promise. Anything to get Sakura to stop crying and breaking down right in front of me. I knew then that Sakura-chan would always love Sasuke and not me. I can't lie to myself about it. You weren't there. You didn't see it so you wouldn't understand why I think this way." Naruto argued.

"Naruto ... I've seen things that you haven't either about Sakura's feelings too ... about you. She cares about you probably a lot more than she realizes." Yamato said cryptically.

Naruto looked puzzled. " What do you mean? Sakura-chan cares about everyone. It's part of who she is." Naruto replied.

Yamato sighed. 'Well ... I guess I have to meddle.' He thought in resignation. " It was a while ago ... on our first misson as a team with Sai. You remember, right?"

Naruto nodded. "Uh-huh. It was when I lost control of the fox and fought against Orochimaru."

" There's one part I didn't tell you and frankly I regret that I never have sooner." Yamato began.

"What, dattebyo?" Naruto insisted, getting impatient.

" I told you that you caused the wound on Sakura's arm ..." Yamato said. Naruto fixed him with grief-stricken blue eyes at that reminder, still feeling the guilt of that event. " But never how it got there. You didn't go up and attack Sakura like I'm sure you guessed. Sakura ran up to you, sobbing. At the time, I didn't know what she was talking about but I do now." He said firmly. " She was telling you to stop and that she'll save Sasuke. You didn't have to go that far to try."

Naruto's blue eyes widened. " She really did that?! Why?! Didn't she know how dangerous I was in that state? I could have killed her, dattebyo!" Naruto exclaimed, genuinely angry.

" Under normal circumstances, I'm sure she would have. But Sakura wasn't thinking clearly then, which caused her to be reckless. When she got to you, you just swatted her away with your Chakra tail. That's what caused her wound. You could have done much worse." Yamato said flatly.

Naruto opened his mouth to say something but Yamato cut him off. "And that's not all that happened. I'm not done yet, Naruto."

"There's more?" He asked meekly, his voice surprisingly quiet for once.

Yamato nodded. "Yes, there is." He crossed his arms and wore a calculating expression. " After I stablized you from the Nine-tails chakra, Sakura was worried sick over you. She immediately tried her best to heal you even though she was already wounded. It wasn't easy for her ... but she did it anyway. And then ... Sakura told me that she could only do the trival, small things for you. That's all she's ever done." Yamato finished, still remembering Sakura's distress clearly.

Naruto seemed to forget his shock for a minute, as protest swirled inside him. "That's not true at all! Sakura-chan was one of the first people who ever acknowledged me. She helped save me from loneliness, dattebayo. Everything she gives me: Her friendship, her trust, her support. That means a damn lot to me, dattebayo! Why can't she see that, dattebayo?!" Naruto shouted, now standing up. He was furious that the girl he loved had such a low opinion of her value and had never told him. It just wasn't true!

Yamato stood up too and put his hands on his trembling shoulders. " Easy, Naruto. Calm down. You'll wake up Guy and Aoba."

Naruto shook his hands off, not wanting to be comforted or calm. " I don't really care right now, dattebayo! Sakura-chan should have told me, dattebayo!" Naruto insisted.

" I know, Naruto. And she probably didn't because she knew you would deny it. She really didn't see it that way and I'm postive she still feels like she doesn't do enough for you, even now." Yamato admitted. " I told her that all that really matters is how much she cares for you but I don't think I convinced her."

Naruto clenched his fist and brought it up near his face, still looking angry. "Next time I see Sakura-chan, I'm gonna stop her from thinking that way, dattebayo. Just you wait, dattebayo!"

Yamato sighed again, exhausted. " Hopefully, she'll listen to you better than she did me." He then regained his previous serious expression, looking directly at him. Naruto seemed to calm down some, looking curious. " But my entire point is ... I believe Sakura might have feelings for you. Saying she realizes it is a different story altogether."

Naruto smiled sadly. " I haven't seen enough to make me really believe it, Captain Yamato. Sakura-chan's weird confession didn't help at all. It only made things worse." He said, shaking him head.

"Naruto ... how do you feel about her confession? Honestly?" Yamato asked worriedly, not stopping himself from asking.

Naruto was silent for several moments, chosing his word carefully. ' Should I tell him ... I thought I promised myself I'd keep quiet about it. Maybe I'll just tell him and no one else. Only to let it out.' " Honestly? Hurt. Confused. Sad. I feel like it was a big lie and that my heart got stomped on that day, in more ways than one." He said, recalling the tramautic experience of facing Sasuke and being pressured to kill him. " But I also know that Sakura-chan wasn't trying to hurt my feelings. She was just looking out for me because she cared. I can't hate her for that and I can forgive her. Sai told me she was just trying to handle things on her own. It was stupid but she was doing it for me. So I wouldn't have to handle everything. Sakura-chan wanted to kill Sasuke to save the guy she loves from the darkness. I'll never tell her how much she hurt me that day because I don't want her to feel guilty about it. Sakura-chan cares too much and I don't want her to worry about how I feel. It's not her problem. So I'm just gonna go about my life and pretend as best I could that The Land of Iron confession never happened, especially when I'm with Sakura-chan." Naruto said meaningfully, meaning every single word he said. In the end, it was in Sakura's best interest. And that's all that really mattered to him now.

A/N: God, this chapter is so sad for me XD. See this is why I love Naruto's character so much and ship NaruSaku so badly. His devotion and selflessness is unparalleled :P. He deserves to be with person he loves more than anyone else in the series :D. I'm also basing it off canon, which is why I'm displaying Sakura's confused feelings for Naruto. I don't like doing character shippings right away in the beginning of the story XD. Takes the interest and fun out of it :P. Which is why MinaKushi and NaruSaku are gradual. I also love the Yamato moment XD. It's always bothered me how he never told Naruto everything that happened during that arc when he was unconscious. So I decided NaruSaku needed another third party :P XD. Anyways, I know I promised Tsunade would be seen and she will next week. I just really liked the way I ended this :P and also I'm tired right now XD.

Reviews are awesome! They're just so apreciated by me :P!