A Sand's Dilemma
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Chapter Ten
Sound
Orochimaru and Kabuto were talking about the results of the tests. Sasuke had followed Kabuto and is now listen to the conversation. The conversation ends, and Orochimaru's voice tells Sasuke to come in and join in the discussion. Then, Kabuto gives Sasuke the results of the tests.
"I overheard that portion." Muttered Sasuke agitatedly. (Wanting to kill something or someone) thought Sasuke.
Once he is seated the discussion of the plans begin. So far stage 1 has started and stage 2 should be shortly implemented. Now for Sasuke, here is your assignment.
Suna
Baki comes into the office of the Kazekage to see Kankuro, who is working on the paperwork. (Thinking to him self, that Gaara is going to be glued to this chair or chakra string so he won't be leaving Suna again.) Smirking at the mental image.
Looking up to see Baki, he smiles, at the interruption.
"Baki, what brings you into this office?" says Kankuro. (Relief at last)
"Messages, from the undercover Anbu that went to Konoha. I want to send a detail to help guard your brother and sister." Expressed Baki.
"Okay, give me the details, then we can settle on how many, and I can write up a scroll to give to Gaara to explain their presence." Sighed Kankuro.
"Okay, Baki you stay here and I take 4 Anbu with me to protect Gaara." Said Kankuro.
"No" said Baki. "The council said, that if Gaara leaves, then either Temari or you are in charge, and Gaara chose you." "But I will send 4 Anbu to guard Gaara."
Kankuro then starts to write in a scroll, the details of the mission. To tell why they are necessary to have the guards, while he is waiting for the Anbu to arrive.
Konoha
At Sakura's apartment, they were gathered at the kitchen table discussing the details of the engagement and wedding. The main details had to wait until everything was signed. Since the document has not been settled. But they could work out the details, such as where, dresses, flowers, and everything else.
"Ino, if you were going to plan your dream wedding, what would yours be like?" asked Temari. "It would give me some ideas."
Sakura just glared daggers, at Temari.
Ino just says, "Why don't we just write out our dream weddings, then we can go over the details of each of them to make a mixture."
Sakura tries to get out of this by saying. "We are here to help Temari plan her engagement and wedding." Under her breath not mine.
Which Temari heard, and said. "Just what are your intentions toward my brother?"
Both Ino and Sakura look up at Temari with pale faces.
"Is Kankuro in town as well?" asked Ino.
Sakura just places her hands to her face, and groans. "Temari, you promised."
"Promised what." Asked Ino.
Temari just said, "I have not said that Gaara was kissing you, Sakura."
"Temari you just did." Exclaimed Sakura. Who is blushing red at the thought of what happened between Gaara and herself.
"Okay, I want details. Start spilling them." Said Ino.
"No. I am only going to say just kissing. I have not asked about what you were doing with Kankuro." Pleaded Sakura.
Temari laughing startles the two them before they start to yell at each other.
"Ino, just what are you going to do with my brother. Are you going to marry him or what?" asked Temari.
"Kankuro and I have not discussed that yet. So I really know how he feels toward me." Ino said quietly.
"Okay, well right now we need to draw up some details first for the engagement, then we can brainstorm about weddings." Replied Sakura.
So they settle down into another round of discussion about the details.
Gaara & Naruto
Once we are in range of Konoha, Shikamaru you are to stay hidden at the Suna Embassy. You are to wait until the Hokage sends word.
Shino you are to head to the Hokage's office to be debriefed.
Naruto and I have to discuss some other matters before he sees the Hokage.
Gaara starts to bring up sand to whirl around them to use the sand Jitsu of teleportation.
They arrive about 30 minute walking distance to Konoha. Gaara is tired but knows he will gain it back with rest.
Gaara knows there is going to be some yelling tonight, when everyone learns what is going on. Unless, he can persuade Shikamaru to not tell Temari, then maybe Sakura won't find out about her plot.
Once they reach the main gate, Gaara, Naruto and Shikamaru head to the Suna Embassy. Shino heads into the direction of the Hokage Tower.
Suna Embassy
Gaara does thank Naruto for the nice job done on the grounds of the Embassy. Then they enter into the house and settle into the kitchen. They first get drinks of water, and then the discussion begins from the beginning.
Shikamaru, Naruto what I am about to tell you, only certain people know about this.
Gaara starts the conversation out from what brought him here to Konoha, and conversation with the 5th Hokage about Sakura, which makes Naruto anger at this information. Then he tells them of the plot of what the Sand Anbu had found. Afterward, Naruto goes to the Hokage, which leaves Gaara and Shikamaru in deep discussion of all that is going on.
Hokage Tower
By the time Naruto does get to the Hokage's office, he has calmed down and realized that Gaara gave him a heads up so he could control his temper. With everything going on Tsunade would need his help not a tantrum.
Shizune sees Naruto enter, and tells him that she is in a meeting in the conference room. He turns around and goes to the conference room. Knocking on the door, Naruto then opens it and enters the room. Taking in the sight of the 5th Hokage and Yamato who was talking to Kakashi-sensei plus four others that were in the room going over notes.
The table by the wall held platters of sandwiches, and pitchers of fresh water. It seemed that it had been a long day on the 5th Hokage.
Naruto goes over to the 5th Hokage to listen in to the conversation, and see if she needs him for anything. Keeping his emotions in tight control, he tries to understand what is being planned.
Tsunade, seeing Naruto come in, tells Kakashi to update him on what they have found.
Anko comes in with some papers, and gives them to Tsunade. Then starts to inform her of what they had found out from Rinjo. As in where the house is located, they have 3 places. The Suna Anbu only knew of 1, which means he was low in the hierarchy. Rinjo was in the medium to high category. So she immediately starts to explain what she has found out.
The papers give locations and times that missions are handed out plus meetings. The second page is names that he knew of members. The third page is some of details of how they worked, such as codes for certain entry points.
Sakura Apartment
Seeing the time, they take a break from the planning to continue it tomorrow after class.
Ino goes home, while Sakura and Temari head to the market to buy food to make dinner. Then they head back to the Suna Embassy to start dinner.
Laughing the girls are in a good mood, even though Temari had spilled the beans about finding her kissing Gaara. Sakura teases Temari about missing Shikamaru, and can't wait for him to get back.
Suna Embassy
When they get there, they enter to hear voices in the kitchen. Sakura and Temari enter into the kitchen to put the groceries away and to start dinner. Upon seeing Shikamaru Temari just goes over to him after she puts the bags down. They go into the livingroom and Gaara begins to help Sakura with putting away the food and starting with the dinner prep.
Smiling, Sakura tells Gaara what had happened in her apartment when Temari told Ino about finding them kissing. Then her asking Ino what her intentions were toward Kankuro.
A knock on the door, Temari goes over to answer it. It is a messenger with a scroll from Suna.
She thanks the messenger then takes it to Gaara.
Breaking the seal on the scroll, then reading it. Gaara starts to laugh, at this Temari, Shikamaru and Sakura are curious about what is written.
Gaara
I had an idea, (yea I know a First, Ha.Ha.)
Remember, the last time Sakura was here she was tired.
Due to the Hospital was swamped and the training classes were full.
Well, why don't they send Sakura and Ino, who is trained in medical as well.
Then they would have back-up
Kankuro
"Well, this just confirms that he has been seeing Ino while visiting Konoha." Temari said.