Just two days later after mostly staying cooped up in her apartment with Chojuro, their guests from their sister nation arrived and she had no choice but to go greet them "I'll be back in a little bit" Sakura blew out a breath, she couldn't keep hiding after all.
"Don't worry about Tsuyoi and Ganko, S..Sakura-chan they'll be safe here with me" Chojuro assured keeping the twins entertained as their mother waved and headed out the door which shut behind her seconds later.
And a few minutes after that she was down below in the streets on the alert because she definitely didn't want to be approached by either of her tormentors, with intense emerald eyes, she leaped over the rooftops to reach the gates.
"Kami don't do that Sakura, you know how to give someone a heart attack, why the hell are you suppressing your chakra" Kankuro whirled hand pressed over his heart indicating she'd startled him when she'd jumped down in front of them like she had.
Sakura craned her neck around warily scanning the large crowds of people that littered the path trying to discern any familiar features of the two who continued to haunt her even now after she'd thought she'd gotten over it.
Before resting her eyes on the teenager before her "Just want to avoid detection is all" the pinkette explained waiting patiently as the four Sand Shinobi signed in and they started down the path to the Hokage Tower.
"It's them isn't it Sakura, the ones who raped you" Gaara was the only one to guess what had his friend so completely on edge that she couldn't relax in her own village, he of course had heard after all as the Kazekage and damn if it didn't make him angry.
At his question she craned her neck to meet his pale green eyes with a nod "Wait rape what are you talking about" Baki was still clueless, he didn't have much contact with the girl and Gaara had kept the fact that she'd been pregnant and given birth from his siblings and former sensei.
Emerald orbs flickered up to meet the Jonin's gaze "When I was thirteen Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki kidnapped me from the village, Itachi raped me and I became pregnant with twins, which I gave birth to when I turned fourteen, those two men are now in the village" Sakura said.
Baki felt positively sick to his stomach at the announcement "That's why you were so bloody weird and freaked out when Kankuro tried to hit you" Temari blurted out as she realized that there had been legitimate reasons for the girl to be afraid of her brother.
The girl nodded lightly "Yes and with those two in the village again it's been a trying three days for me, getting very little sleep and always being on the alert" the sixteen year old mother of two admitted casting wary glances around as they reached the Hokage Tower finally.
And climbed the steps until the five of them were gathered in her Shishou's office "Thank you for escorting them here Sakura, welcome to the Leaf Village Lord Kazekage and his escorts" Tsunade stood and came around her desk to shake hands with the sixteen year old Wind Shadow.
Her apprentice stood off to the side looking extremely fidgety considering what happened the last time she was in the office she would be pretty wary as well for fear of him walking in at any given time it wasn't right what the elders had tried to force off on the girl.
"As I understand it you'll also be staying with my apprentice in her home" the honey eyed blonde sat back down seconds later, Gaara nodded his head in acceptance, then cast a furtive pale green gaze to said girl, feeling his gaze on her, she nodded as well.
Tsunade was relieved about that, at least that way during their stay no one would even dare step a toe out of line where her apprentice was concerned, a short meeting commenced before the lot of them were dismissed "Do you still live in that same house" the red head questioned.
Prepared to head in the opposite direction "Oh no we all moved to an apartment building, the apartments are nice and you'll each have a guest room to yourself" Sakura smiled lightly walking as close as she dared to her friend.
"So Sakura how is it that you managed to keep your pregnancy from all of us" the Sand Jonin was the first one to ask the question they all wanted answers to as they began a walk in a direction that was unfamiliar to them.
Sakura met his gaze evenly "Not Gaara, he noticed right off the bat that something was different, though I'm surprised he never told you guys considering I told him it was alright, that was just a couple months before I gave birth actually" the pinkette announced.
Kankuro creased his brow "Wait a second that means we'll be staying for two weeks in a small confined space with a little b…ouch what was that for Temari" the brunette rubbed his side as his sister elbowed him harshly in the ribs.
Temari gave him a warning look "Actually two Kankuro and if we're being technical four two year old's but they are behaved and won't cause you much trouble" the pink haired sixteen year old admitted right off the bat.
"Fo..Four toddlers holy crow just who was it that kidnapped you again" the teal eyed blonde asked in disbelief as they reached a lovely building and entered it, then climbed a couple set of stairs until they reached the floor Sakura lived on before heading for a door and entering an apartment.
That was indeed nice "Two of them are my siblings but I often babysit and Itachi Uchiha, I'm back Chojuro, brought Kazekage-sama, his siblings and Baki-san" Sakura called out lightly and her boyfriend emerged from their bedroom.
At the announcement of his title the red head's cheeks turned pink "You don't have to stand on ceremony Sakura, we are friends after all" Gaara coughed out in embarrassment, peering around curiously in hopes of catching sight of the two toddlers he received letters about all the time.
"Either way we're glad your here, the rooms are all set up so you have free reign to choose which one and before you ask Raikage-sama nabbed them for a quick walk through the village, they were getting antsy being cooped up and there's very few I'd trust with those two" Chojuro dusted his hands clean.
It was eerily quiet and the Sand Shinobi that had come along besides Gaara could definitely feel the looks they were getting "Is it just me or are we unwelcome" Baki wasn't exactly sure where the eyes were coming from but it definitely made him wary.
Sakura rolled her eyes lightly "Kusatte, Mitsuro, Kanari these are special guests and friends you can trust them as well, I only let trusted people in here after all" she scolded the three ninken that were eyeing the four shinobi from Sand warily.
"Got enough ninken there Sakura, come to think of it I remember a little bit how little they use to be" Kankuro grimaced spotting the ten ninja hounds all in a corner laying on a pillow of some sort, only three of them were looking at them though.
The pink haired kunoichi nodded "Yeah they're almost three now just a couple months and one week shy of it actually, though Kusatte is almost a year and a half and the two pups over there Mitsuro and Kanari are approximately one year and a month shy of one week" the pinkette rattled off.
"But why so many though surely one or two would have been enough right" Temari was definitely creeped out, though as long as the ninken didn't attack she didn't have a problem with them and she could even admit some of them were cute.
Especially the basset hound who was albino "Family Tradition on my adoptive father's side, I started out with seven, Kusatte, Mitsuro and Kanari joined recently, their squad is called the chaos squad" Sakura explained lightly pointing out the rooms.
Just as the door swung open yet again to reveal the Raikage and two of his escorts, the younger white haired male covered in spit up "Tsuyoi kind of got an upset stomach or something it's alright not drab in the least" Darui assured handing over the upset little girl.
She wasn't crying just looked upset cause she liked Darui and she thought she would be in trouble "Aw do you have an upset tummy my little Tsuyoi-chan, there, there it's okay Darui-san's not mad you can't help it if you don't feel well" the sixteen year old soothed humming lightly.
And making her way into the kitchen to make a bottle of peppermint tea while running a glowing green hand over her daughter "If you'd like Darui-san you can take a shower here if you don't want to go all the way back to your hotel" the eighteen year old offered.
Darui shrugged "Thanks man" then disappeared into the bathroom taking Chojuro up on the offer given, while the others made themselves comfortable on the couch, Ganko sitting calmly in the Raikage's lap blinking his dark emerald eyes at the new people in his home.
"Is she going to be alright" Ay inquired when Sakura returned with Tsuyoi in arms the little dark pink haired girl holding a sippy cup full of lukewarm peppermint tea and sipping on it lightly as per her mothers instructions no doubt.
Sakura glanced his way and nodded "Yeah just got to excited, the tea will help settle her stomach" the pinkette said lightly eyeing Ganko who was just as calm as a cucumber sitting in the man's lap, it was kind of adorable.
"We ran into a woman named Anko while at the park, nearly cut my arm off before I told her that we knew you for holding Ganko" Cee piped in and the girl winced though she didn't look very surprised at the name.
"That woman is insane but I trust her with Tsuyoi and Ganko sometimes, she's probably not use to seeing anyone else watching them and is even more on edge since well those two are here" Sakura grimaced and her boyfriend came up from behind her, she leaned into him on reflex.
It was understandable really what with Itachi and Kisame in the village "P..Plus she's been thinking about having little ones of her own" Chojuro nodded lightly just enjoying the moment, where his girlfriend was actually relaxed.
And not constantly on edge like she had been for the last several days "Looks like you've had it rough huh Pi...Sakura" Temari emerged from the guest bedroom that she'd chosen which had formerly been the twins room.
Just as the door swung open yet again to admit even more people into the house "Kami two more kids that's insane" Kankuro shook his head spying the new toddlers, it was definitely going to be a trying few weeks hanging around not two, but four little kids.
"So you've arrived then, sorry Sakura-chan, but we have a few more meetings to deal with today" Mei apologized passing over her two children, Chojuro took them in his arms with a nod, there was no getting out of meetings after all.
A lone onyx eye swept around the room "See you later Hosomi, Hisoi, Sakura-chan, Chojuro-kun" Kakashi saluted the lot of them before the duo turned on their heel and left the rather crowded apartment.
Chojuro smiled lightly "Were my eyes deceiving me or was the Mizukage pregnant" Baki questioned keeping an eye on the trio of toddlers as they were set down in the playpen that sat off to the side no doubt for them to keep them out of trouble.
"Your eyes weren't deceiving you Baki-san, Mom's pregnant again with another little girl" the pinkette announced lightly glancing around the apartment to make sure it was clean, it was a habit to make sure everything was spotless.
Baki blinked in surprise "Pardon me Mom, you call the Mizukage Mom" he couldn't help but ask yet again before anyone else could get in another word edgewise, the lot of them except for maybe Gaara and the Cloud Shinobi were completely lost on what was going on.
She nodded her head "Exactly because she adopted me, Naruto and Sasuke, alongside Dad/Kakashi-sensei, then they got married, now she's pregnant again" the sixteen year old mother of two rattled off.
"And yes before you ask I knew all of this Baki" Gaara spoke up in the resounding silence as his old genin sensei turned valuable friend gaped just a little obviously trying to wrap his mind around all the things being revealed to him like his siblings were doing.
The Raikage chuckled "Here you are brat" Ay held out Ganko, who was quickly deposited in his playpen with his sister and the duo latched onto each other with happy squeals that filled the apartment with warmth.
No one was able to keep their eyes from softening "Thanks you guys for allowing me to use your shower" Darui emerged from the bathroom suddenly, white shaggy hair dripping wet and clothes as dried out as he could get them without using a drier.
"On that note we'll be off, expect a few visits from the others, we'll be busy for probably the rest of the day" the Raikage stood and with his two main escorts in tow headed from the apartment leaving Sakura, Chojuro, the guests from Sand and four toddlers alone.
It was quite a quick exit but they didn't have to wait long before someone else came to visit "We just saw the Raikage leaving, ah so Kakashi-kun did leave his children with you" Minato poked his head in through the door.
Having grown use to hardly knocking since he was considered family, behind him was his wife "Aww when is he gonna trust us with his two adorable munchkins" Kushina pouted violet eyes wide and full of adoration of the quartet of toddlers.
Sakura turned "That's not so much the problem Kushina-san, it's more habit really that Hisoi and Hosomi are left with me more often than not" she explained gently just as a sippy cup went whizzing through the air and she dodged to the right.
Hand shooting out to catch it by the handle "Oooh nice one kid" the teal eyed blonde flashed the little pink haired blue eyed girl a wide smile and two thumbs up, that had been one awesome throw, her mother nodded.
"And when she's of proper teaching age I'm gonna ask Sasuke and Mikoto-san to teach her the shuriken jutsu, she'll be a weapons mistress by age thirteen" Sakura grinned setting down Tsuyoi's sippy cup.
While glancing at the four two year old's, one of which was pouting and looked a little grumpy sitting there on his own as his sister played off to the side of him "Looks like that one is a little unhappy though" the Fourth Hokage pointed out.
"Probably sulking b..because Hosomi is ignoring him" the blue haired eighteen year old commented lifting Hisoi into his arms with ease, and the little boy's onyx eyes brightened with happiness upon receiving attention.
Both Chojuro, with Hisoi in arms vanished into the kitchen to find a snack since it was around that time and soon the other toddlers would be hungry as well "I really am sorry for you know thinking you were an inept mother, it doesn't matter how old a person is I guess" the violet eyed woman apologized suddenly.
Emerald irises shot her way "No worries Kushina-san, that's basically everyone when they realize that I have two children with the exception of a few people" Sakura announced reaching into the couch and feeling around for what she knew was there.
"Do you need any help Sakura" the green eyed red head offered suddenly watching as she practically laid down on the couch sporting a determined expression, a moment later her hand emerged with a toy.
"Got it Gaara ugh really Ganko, you just had to shove it down in the couch where it could get covered in nasty germs" the pinkette shook her head a grimace on her lips now as she vanished into the bathroom to throw the toy in the wash.
Before returning "I do have a question, how do you know those other two from Mist, Zabuza-san and Haku-san" Minato questioned having been wondering but nobody had been able to give him an answer so, had decided to go to the ones the mist shinobi were hanging around.
The sixteen year old mother of two tilted her head to the side "Mm well it was on our first mission outside the village when we were all genin, before I ever met Chojuro, those two were after our client but thanks to Naruto, Zabuza helped us in the end only after Haku had died" came the answer.
Minato winced "What on earth were you doing on such a mission that would end nearly disastrous the lot of you could have died you know" Kushina nearly shrieked but reminded herself to use a normal volume as she spoke.
"Our client lied to us about the mission rank and by the time we learned that the rank was A, it was to late to turn back so we continued the mission" Sasuke entered the apartment, with Naruto, his cousin, uncle and mother on their heels.
It made the apartment even more crowded than before "Yeah, yeah though Zabuza and Haku are totally awesome and I'm glad that they are being given a second chance to live out their lives how they want" Naruto bounced over to the playpen and scooped up his niece.
And gently tossed the little girl in the air "Naru" Tsuyoi squealed loudly nearly bursting her adopted uncles eardrums but Naruto didn't care as he hugged the two year old girl close in the most tenderest hug he could manage.
Kushina couldn't help but be in awe over how gentle her son was with his niece, even through adoption and she knew, she and Minato were making the right decision in the end to allow Naruto to continue being family with those that had become family to him.
Even if it meant hearing her son call someone else Mom or Dad "Sasu want to" Ganko held up his hands demanding his other uncle to hold him, Sasuke bent and picked the little boy up without a single complaint.
Onyx eyes soft "You're awfully good with them Sasuke-chan" Mikoto snickered watching how carefully Sasuke tossed the little emerald eyed dark blonde haired boy in the air before catching him, making more laughter from the children fill the air.
"What about you would you like to be held as well Hosomi-chan" Shisui grabbed up the remaining two year old with silver hair and green eyes, when she began pouting realizing that her niece and nephew not that she knew they were just yet was being held and her brother was missing.
Everyone couldn't help but smile at that "Looks like the lot of you are pretty good at handling those kids, how old did you say they were again" the brunette from Sand inquired having settled onto the couch.
"Those two, Hisoi and Hosomi are two and two weeks old, while Ganko and Tsuyoi are two years, six and a half months old" Kagami was the one to answer because he'd drilled his son to find out more about the toddlers that were going to become a massive part of their life.
It really was amazing though until the door once again opened admitting even more people into the apartment "Did we come at a bad time" Haku asked carefully eyeing the amount of people already in the apartment.
Beside him was Zabuza "Nonsense you two are always welcome" Sakura exclaimed gesturing to one of the various pieces of furniture dotting the living room as the four toddlers were placed back in the playpen with little bags of trail mix for them to snack on.
As Chojuro returned with Hisoi moments before "Just got to think this is not exactly what I was expecting when we returned" Zabuza frowned eyeing the quartet of two year old's warily, he didn't do well around children.
But he wasn't willing to part from the four Leaf Shinobi they were familiar with "Probably not but we weren't expecting it either and it's only a manner of being patient and letting the situation sink in to understand it" the sixteen year old Uchiha commented.
Lounging comfortably in one of the chairs "We ran into Itachi-san earlier Sakura-san at the training grounds, he mentioned something about the elders coming up with a way to allow him to see his children" the older revived Uchiha announced suddenly.
Her finger twitched in response and Sakura rose into a standing position "Kagami we agreed we wouldn't talk about that" the revived Uchiha Matriarch elbowed the man harshly in the side as the girl began to pace.
"What do you mean" Chojuro braved asking while eyeing his girlfriend, this was not good for her at all and he had this uncanny feeling she was about to go off the deep end after the last few days of tension and not being able to sleep properly.
This was going to be that push over the proverbial edge that set her off to heights unknown, "Wait a second I thought we'd already been over this with those stupid elders kami this is bad" Sasuke straightened in his seat.
Just as the temperature in the room dropped by several degree's and Naruto waved his hands seeing the murderous expression on his adopted sisters face as her hands clenched into fists so tightly that her nails punctured her palms and blood dripped to the floor.
Sasuke felt a chill crawl down his spine as he realized he'd opened his trap at the wrong moment "Now we didn't exactly say that, bu..but it's definitely a possibility it will happen" Shisui winced and the anger became even more palpable in the air.
In the next moment Sakura was gone "Holy that is not good, you couldn't have just you know not said anything at all" Naruto put his head in his hands, this was it, his adopted sister had officially gone over the edge.
"Wait a second what are you guys going on about anyway" Baki frowned totally lost like a few of the others in the living room, he didn't think that it had been very mature of the girl to get so angry over a few comments.
Shisui winced "You see Sasuke is my son, well I have an older child named Itachi, those two there are Itachi's children and Itachi has requested visitation rights with his two children, and I can say with absolute certainty that this is not going to end well" Mikoto explained.
Feeling as if her oldest child didn't have much longer in the world anyway if Sakura got her hands on him "I'm going after her" Gaara rose to his feet and in a swirl of sand was gone like Sakura in a matter of seconds off to find his friend.
Who was stalking down the streets looking like a demon emerging from hell, this sight was met by many people including the Raikage and his escorts "Wonder who ticked little Haruno off fool ya fool" Bee followed her path with his eyes.
"No idea but I doubt the person who did it will live past this day if the murderous expression on her face is anything to go by" Atsui commented feeling just a tiny bit wary and cautious whoever it was, was about to be put through literal hell.
Ay had this sinking feeling in his gut "I think maybe we should follow her Boss just to make sure nothing happens" Darui was the one to suggest as they all trailed after the pink haired kunoichi, who left behind a trail of cracks.
Proving that with every step she took it broke the ground "Perhaps it's that Uchiha guy, Itachi, he is the only one that could incite such anger in her right" Samui offered and they all sped up just as they were joined by the Kazekage.
Before they could ask "Sakura was just told that it's a possibility in the future that she'll be forced into letting Ganko and Tsuyoi be around their biological father" the red head explained and even Ay couldn't help but pale a little in response, because even he wasn't that stupid.
"Did the one who told her think of the possible consequences, Itachi Uchiha might just be castrated on this very day" Cee rubbed his forehead as a headache reared it's ugly head, to which he promptly healed it.
Gaara shook his head "It's definitely a possibility now, I saw what she did to those guys who tried to kidnap Yukai, it wasn't pretty and now she's even angrier than before" Karui grimaced eyeing the pink haired teenage mother.
Who was no doubt on a murderous rampage even if there was only person she wanted to strangle to death or even worse "Just got to wonder how she even knows where this guy is" Omoi commented lightly finding humor in the situation.
As the lot of them finally reached the training grounds, only two people were on it and one of them was Itachi Uchiha, Sakura stormed up to him and he turned eyeing her with caution in his ebony orbs "May I help you" Itachi asked politely.
"You can stay the hell away from children, if you so much as utter the words visitation rights to the elders of this village I will make a mockery of you Itachi Uchiha, that no one would ever want to touch you again is that clear" Sakura snarled furiously.
Finally breaking free of the shackles that had bound her since coming home from the Cloud Village the second time "You don't have the right to keep them away from me, they are my children no" the Uchiha pointed out stupidly.
Only to have a finger shoved in his chest and sent flying backwards, he neatly landed on his feet, but his ribs were cracked "They are not your children, all you were was the sperm donor, Chojuro is the only father they will ever know" the pinkette spat.
"That little boy from the Mist Village is who you gave your heart to, here I thought you were dead set on my foolish little brother" Itachi smirked and the Cloud Shinobi watching held their breaths because even they knew it wasn't a good idea to bring up the past.
Sakura stood there finger held out shaking with unbridled rage "I'm warning you Itachi Uchiha, I dare you to make your request and I will castrate you so that you can never lay your filthy disgusting hands on another girl ever again" Sakura growled much like her ninken.
A chill crawled down Gaara's and the watching Cloud Shinobi's backs "But then wouldn't you be facing consequences Haruno" Kisame piped in as she was turning to leave, Sakura rounded on him fury etched into her features.
"I don't care about the consequences, oh and Itachi if Ganko and Tsuyoi ever contract your disease I will make your life, or what you have left of it miserable" the sixteen year old mother of two turned on her heel and vanished from the training grounds.
Kisame grimaced "Well that could have turned out better, Itachi-kun do you really think it wise to incite her wrath you know that the Hokage will hold no sympathy for you if her apprentice gets a hold of you and castrates you like she threatened" the ex Akatsuki member turned to his partner.
Itachi shrugged in response only to wince in the next moment, his hand came up to rub at the spot that had been jabbed forcefully, against his will Cee came forward "Even if you deserve to suffer, I can't stand people being injured" the blonde stated simply healing the cracked ribs.
His little friend hadn't been gentle in the least and once he was done Cee turned on his heel "Thank you" the Uchiha said in a grudging sort of way, got a nod and then the Cloud Shinobi and the Kazekage left.
"Never realized it but that girl has a strong will that won't be broken easily" the blue eyed blond male whistled, off to the side Gaara nodded, it had only been a matter of time really before Sakura regained her confidence.
She wasn't the type to take something laying down after all or at least not anymore "By the way how long have you known her anyway" the gold eyed teenage girl set her gaze on the Kazekage, even she knew who he was after all.
Gaara tilted his head "For a long time since the early days of her pregnancy I would guess, she was probably no more than a month or a month and a half along at the time" the red head said carefully, pale green eyes slanted to the side to eye the teenager.
"But back then she had a seal on her and she couldn't speak about the pregnancy" Darui frowned trying to think up how the Kazekage of all people had known the girl was pregnant before they had even been told.
Pale green irises shifted in his direction "It was after the Chunin Exams, I guessed and didn't tell anyone else that I knew" Gaara stated, then hurried into the apartment building that he, his siblings and former sensei were staying at.
"Little Haruno will just fine yo say ho wee" Bee rapped suddenly and his brother rolled his eyes as Ay dragged them all down the streets to the Hokage Tower to tell Tsunade what had just happened, who wasn't really surprised.
"Wait a second you mean you guessed that would happen" the youngest dark skinned male there blurted out before they started leaving the office, everyone turned to hear the answer that came from the Hokage.
Her lips curved upwards into a smirk "Of course because Sakura is my apprentice and she's strong, just because it took her a few days, doesn't make her a coward, she just needed a little push over the edge" Tsunade explained.
With that the lot of them left the Hokage Tower "Did you get the feeling that, the whole thing was just a trick to get Sakura-san to come out of her shell" the blue eyed blonde woman commented as they hurried down the streets, no one gave her an answer.
Meanwhile Gaara had returned to the apartment he was staying in and found it mostly empty except for Sakura, Chojuro, his siblings, Baki and the four toddlers "Where did you go" Sakura turned looking much more relaxed than before.
As all the tension from the last few days drained out of her "Oh he just went out isn't that right little brother" Temari grinned from ear to ear covering for her little brother, the atmosphere was light and comfortable and there was no reason to make it tense and uncomfortable again.
"Yes that's right, it's been awhile since I've seen the Leaf Village and just went out to wander the streets for a bit" Gaara nodded contributing to the lie that had been spun making it believable as he flashed his friend a small smile.
Sakura smiled brightly cuddled into her boyfriends side as her two children sat in their laps "So Sakura when are you and Chojuro gonna tie the knot and get married" Kankuro prodded suddenly eyeing the happy family of four.
To which the eighteen year old promptly turned red and began stuttering until a soothing hand rested on his arm allowing him to calm down "We haven't decided yet Kankuro-san" Chojuro finally answered after several moments.
"Why is it because Sakura-san is still sixteen and you are almost nineteen" Baki questioned glad he knew that much, both teens nodded lightly, plus they weren't inclined to change to many things quite yet since the kids were still young.
It was quiet in the living room for a short time until Hisoi started screaming at the top of his lungs "Daddy want, Daddy want" Hisoi demanded calling out for his dad, which signaled the end of the peace as Sakura stood and smoothly scooped the little auburn haired boy up.
And began humming "Looks like it's nap time" the pinkette singsonged cradling Hisoi in her arms rocking back and forth until his eyes drooped in tiredness before sliding fully shut and five minutes later his breathing evened out signaling he was fast asleep.
Kankuro's brows climbed high "Ju.." the brunette went to speak until a hand was firmly placed over his mouth courtesy of his older sister as Hosomi started crying softly next and not long after that she to was fast asleep before both of the fraternal Hatake twins were taken into a bedroom.
Before Sakura returned for her own two little toddlers "I've got them Sakura-chan, yo..you just relax" the blue haired teen was already holding them, Ganko and Tsuyoi were on the verge of dozing off as they were carted into their temporary bedroom and placed in a crib.
With their aunt and uncle, four minutes later Chojuro emerged from the bedroom and left the door open a crack "Just how did you figure out they were tired so quickly" the brunette shoved his sister's hand from his mouth and spoke in a quieter tone than he thought he could manage.
Over all in the several hours they'd been there, none of them had, had to even lift a finger to help with the toddlers "That was easy it was nap time, their on a routine and this was the normal time they take a nap" the sixteen year old mother of two explained.
"Still that was pretty fast, guess it doesn't matter how old a person is anyone can be a mother" the Sand Jonin commented quietly eyeing the bedroom door warily, knowing it wouldn't be wise to wake the four sleeping toddlers.
The suggestion surprisingly came from Temari "We're going to go out hang out with others and whatnot" the teal eyed blonde stood and the lot of them from Sand tiptoed quietly passed the bedroom door and out the apartment door.
"Don't worry we'll be back for dinner" the pale green eyed red head waved before the apartment door was shut quietly behind him, Sakura and Chojuro shared an amused smile, things were certainly going to be interesting the next couple of weeks.
It wasn't more than eight minutes later before the door swung open yet again and it would have banged loudly into the wall if Sakura hadn't shot up and grabbed the door "Lord First, Second" she put a hand on her hip.
"Oops are those little ones asleep already" Hashirama rubbed the back of his head sheepishly while managing to speak in a quieter tone than usual, still boisterous but reigning in most of his loud tendencies.
Sakura nodded lightly "Pardon us, we just heard from Tsunade about your, well confrontation" Tobirama announced the reason for their sudden visit, they'd both wanted to make sure she was doing well.
But it seemed she'd gotten past whatever was bugging her and keeping her on edge "Yeah I'm not gonna let those elders cow me into submission, nor will I ever let Itachi Uchiha within a hundred feet of my children" Sakura grinned.
A tingle of fear crawled down Hashirama's spine as warning growls filled the air from the ten ninken that dotted the living room "Good and we're here for you to Sakura-chan" the brunette exclaimed barely managing to reign in his volume, he wasn't as loud as he usually was.
Which was a relief "Anija I swear your worse than a child yourself sometimes, my brother is right, you are important to Tsunade and we make it a habit to protect those that are important" the snowy haired male nodded and then the duo were gone.
Leaving the apartment and the door was shut quietly behind them, not long after that the four Sand Shinobi returned for dinner, Mei and Kakashi picked up their two toddlers, baths were given, the ninken were fed and the entire apartment settled down to get some shut eye for the night.