I have no rights to Naruto.

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Stepping outside Sakura's room Kakashi, Yamato, Naruto, Sai and Sasuke were greeted by their friends eagerly awaiting the news of her condition. Questions stopped midway as Naruto fell to the ground wailing

"She's going to kill us, we're dead . . . we're dead!"

Looking at the pitiful orange clad ninja crying his eyes, Inoichi raised an eyebrow at the display shaking his head, this was how one of the best ninja's acts when his female team mate threatens him – what a chil .. . . His train of thought stopping mid way as he took in the clouds of despair that hung over team Kakashi, oh dear.

"We're Ugly's team, she won't kill us?" Sai tried to reassure them with a fake smile that barely curled his lips as his statement came out as more of a question.

Leaning against the wall his normal pale skin whiter than usual Sasuke closed his eyes, Yamato and Kakashi slightly gulped as they both quickly categorized what Sakura was capable of.

"We're in trouble" Kakashi simply stated, as Asuma, Kurenai and Inoichi looked at him for clarification.

"That may be an understatement Sempai" came the droll tones of Yamato.

"Understatement. Understatement!!! You call that an understatement! "Naruto shouted as he leapt from the floor, waving his arms erratically and shaking his head in worry "You heard her! Don't worry at all, I'll make sure you get everything you deserve for lying to me and she had the evil doll!" he exclaimed as he fell back into tears on the floor.

The rookie 9 and sensei's watched in disbelief as one of the most prominent and powerful teams in Konoha fell into despair and fear, faces paling, heads slumping in defeat as they came to terms with their predicament.

"I think my will is updated" Yamato said as Kakashi nodded in agreement.

Feeling the need for his cigar Asuma rubbed his beard thoughtfully as he said " I know Sakura is strong, we all saw her fight, but your grown men and she's pregnant, she can't do much to at the moment." His statement brought on the hard gazes of the woman as he sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck as his lover pinned her red eyes on him promising him a talking to.

Team Kakashi's reaction was instantaneous as they grabbed the life line that had been thrown to them

"Ugly is only allowed to use a small amount of her chakra"

"And she's not allowed to over exert herself" the two black haired ninja's offered.

"So she can't do anything for at least 4 months"

"Longer, she'll have to recover after giving birth" Kakashi corrected Yamato.

"And Sakura-chan will be so happy with the baby she'll forget all about this! Dattebayo!"

Now smiling in triumph Team Kakashi congratulated themselves for realising the truth and after informing Asuma and Inoichi that Ibiki would be with Sakura for the rest of the evening, the male team members all left to get a drink to celebrate Sakura's good health and their narrow escape, leaving the women behind them.

"She really must have hit their heads hard. So how long do you think it will take them?" Kurenai questioned the younger women.

"Not until she has them begging for mercy" Ino scoffed at their foolishness especially her father's; surely he would remember what it was like.

"Their sculls must be thicker than a rock's " Tenten offered.

"It c c could be entert taining though, I just hope she doesn't scare Naruto for life" Came the admission from Hinata, her crush on Naruto still burning strongly but she would be the first to admit he needed some sense knocked into him.

Nodding their heads in agreement as they realised Hinata was right, it would be fun to watch, the woman contemplated on the future of Team Kakashi's male members as well as Morino-san. For they all knew –'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned' but 'Only God and the Devil know what a pregnant woman is capable of' and if that woman is Morino Sakura all bets are off.

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Dia Duit

Sorry this is so short but just wanted to set up for the next few chapters and put up an offering before I ran out of time and to explain that my updates will most likely be very far apart due to work and mountains of paper work. Please bear with me and let me know what you think. While I kind of know what is going to happen to everyone any suggestions are appreciated.

Lots of love,

The Rose and the Dagger x x x xx