A/N: OMG!! I'm SOOOOOOOOOO sorry I took so long. I deserve no forgiveness from anyone! I'm so so sorry. Please don't hate me.. I had the chapter long ago but the problem was the fighting scene. I had trouble writting it since I've never done that sort of thing. It took me a long long time before I could get the hang of it. But I finally wrote it. I hope you guys enjoy the chapter. And please excuse any typos. I went over this tons of time but I could always bypass some.
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Chapter 11: Crimson Metamorphosis
Sakura's P.O.V
When I heard Kakashi say those words, I felt something deep inside of me. I've never heard him say this and in this tone no less. I felt something in my chest, like a stab. His words were like venom that had penetrated inside me and its burning liquid was running through my blood. I don't know why but somehow it was as if I could feel Kakashi's pain. Pain full of sadness, frustration but overall…guilt.
"Wh-why are…you saying that?" I ask muttering. I was scared; scared of what the answer could be.
"Because…I couldn't protect you Sakura. After Sasuke left I vowed that I would never let you get hurt like that again." His voice started to lower. His fist tightened until he grabbed my hand. "But I…I couldn't. I failed you…Sakura. I wasn't able to be there for you…"
I couldn't take it anymore. His words of guilt were too much for me. I could feel his strong hands tremble against mine; they started to feel cold.
"Sakura I…"
"No. Don't say more." I cut him. "Kakashi-sensei…don't say more."
I could feel cries get caught in my throat, but I swallowed them. I wasn't going to show any emotions now.
"Don't blame yourself. What happened isn't you fault. It never was."
I sink my face, pink bangs covering it; swallowed again; containing the tears that I wished to let out.
"Kakashi-sensei, you have done so much for me. You've done more than anyone else. You've been there for me when I've needed you. You've encouraged me, supported me, helped me and comforted me. I couldn't have asked for more. What happened to me wasn't your fault, it-it was mine….I was foolish. So please I beg you…don't blame yourself…please…" My voice broke. I tightened the grip in his hand. Then, I felt his hand cup my chin; forcing me to look straight in his onyx eye.
"You aren't foolish." He said with a tender voice and suddenly embraced me.
Though I wanted to, I didn't reciprocate the hug; like with Naruto.
If only I could tell you.
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After Kakashi left, Sakura sat on her bed.
See…you wanted to let your emotions and feelings out.
But I didn't.
I know. But you almost did and that's exactly my point Sakura. I could tell that Kakashi's words hurt you. It pained you to see Kakashi like that, right?
Yes…it-it did…
Sakura sunk her face.
Sakura, that's exactly why you must cut your bonds with them; as long as you keep this close contact, you will keep showing emotions. And then, as you have experienced by Lilly, Ino and Sasuke, those emotions will be taken advantage of and used against you to hurt you.
I know…
I know this is hard, but you must not be with your friends any longer. If all goes as planned, you will take A-rank missions and eventually become ANBU. During the time you'll spend your day either training or in your apartment. You must have as much less contact with your friends as possible; especially with Kakashi.
Why would you say that?
You mean you aren't aware? Whatever, you stay away from him and Naruto, alright?
Yes.
Sakura, all you need is yourself and I'll be here for you.
Yes. I know.
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"You called for me, Tsunade-sama?" Sakura entered her mentor's office.
"Yes. I've got a mission for you." Tsunade responded.
Sakura stood firm, head rise awaiting her orders.
"This is going to be a series of mission. It was found out that Kabuto is planning something against Konoha. Apparently, he wants revenge for Orochimaru's death."
"What are his plans?" Sakura inquired.
"According to the record given, he plans on attacking Konoha. The 'how' has not been confirmed yet but what we do know is that he's allaying himself with other villages. And here's where your mission comes along." Tsunade paused.
The rosette kunoichi stared at Tsunade, eagerly awaiting her orders.
"You are to go to a hideout that was found. It's run by ninjas from the Village Hidden in the Rain. You are to infiltrate it and capture one of the ninjas and bring him or her here for questioning; only one. You will have 2 more jounins accompanying you. Are you up for it?"
"Yes." Sakura nodded with a strong and serious look in her emerald eyes.
"Very well. Get ready; you will leave this afternoon."
"Yes." Sakura bowed to her mentor and departed.
The Hokage watched as her young apprentice left her office. Her bronze eyes transformed into ones full of worry. The strong and powerful shine they usually have, disappeared.
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Sakura was walking in the hallway. The voice inside of her mind commenced again.
Everything is going according to plan, eh Sakura?
Yes. I finally got my first mission.
Now, we better get ready.
Sakura nodded in agreement.
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Back in the Godaime's office, Shizune entered.
"I'm guessing you gave Sakura her mission." Shizune said.
"I did." Tsunade answered as she lay backwards in her chair, resting her back.
"Did you tell her, Tsunade-sama?" The assistant asked.
Tsunade looked at her assistant with a solemn expression towards the question. Shizune quickly knew the answer.
"She has a right to know. I mean, he is the one responsible for her parents' death after all."
"I know that Shizune but you have to understand." Tsunade closed her eyes momentarily and sighed. "Sakura is just recovering from a serious mental breakdown. A news like that will only make things worse. Besides, I can't let her lose focus on her mission. If she knew that Kabuto was responsible for her parents' death, then the mission will be jeopardized. Her emotions and anger will compel her and drive to act accordingly to them. She won't think straight and that would be fatal. She must be focused and not be driven by revenge. Remember, her mind is in a very fragile state, we can't also jeopardize her health. She'll know when the appropriate time comes."
Shizune nodded but had a worried face. Though what Tsunade said was true, she still felt like Sakura had to know the reality of the situation. However, Tsunade had always known what's best so she accepted Tsunade's judgment about the issue.
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Sakura tied her red headband in the bandana style she always does. She looked at her reflection in the mirror. Her emerald eyes gazed with strength and solemnity yet they had a stoic and monotonous expression.
This is it Sakura. You're chance has finally arrived, you ready?
Yes. Let's do this.
Just at that moment, Sakura heard a knock on her front door.
"Sakura-chan? It's me!" the impeccable, bright yet scratchy voice called.
The rosette girl sighed and rolled her eyes annoyed. She wasn't going to spend time with anyone anymore but, the one thing she'd never do is not answer the door if she was present. For some reason, she never liked that; though she didn't even know the reason herself.
"It's opened! Come in! I'm my bedroom!" Sakura finally replied.
Naruto entered and headed towards said bedroom.
"Hey Sakura-chan."
"What brings you here?" Sakura asked.
"Nothing really. Just wanted to see how you were doing." The blond boy answered with a shrugged and with his unforgettable grin.
"Well as you can see I'm doing well." Sakura faked a grin in return.
"I ran into Kakashi-sensei while I was coming here. He said that you were going to retake missions. Is that true?" Naruto inquired.
"Yes that is true. As a matter of fact, I have a mission soon."
"Really? Well, good luck then! And I hope you and I get partnered for a mission like in the old days, ne Sakura-chan?" The hyperactive boy smiled brightly.
Sakura grinned nervously in response to Naruto's smile.
"Well, when you get back let's go to Ichiraku and celebrate. My treat!"
Sakura lowered her face for a moment. Naruto noticed it.
"Is something wrong?" he quickly asked. "You feeling ok?"
"Sorry Naruto, but I won't be able to eat ramen with you. I have to focus from now on and I need to use all the time I have to train for future mission. I can't fool around and take it easy anymore."
Naruto looked at Sakura's emerald eyes. He felt an uneasy feeling as he gazed at them. Something felt strange; something wasn't right. He wanted to know but knowing Sakura she wasn't going to say anything. So instead, he went along with Sakura's response to his invitation.
"Awwww!" Naruto pouted.
"Sorry. But you can invite someone else to eat with you, you know. Try and get a girlfriend."
"Nah. I'm not into that." The blond shook his head.
The rosette girl shrugged, "Whatever you say. Well, I better go to Tsunade-sama's office. My mission will start in a matter of minutes."
"Right. I'll see you when you get back." Naruto grinned expectantly.
Sakura nodded with a half-grin instead.
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Sakura went to the Godaime's office once more to await her companions for the mission.
The door opened and 2 jounins entered. One of them was Genma; however Sakura didn't know the other jounin. He had short dark brown hair with a lot of volume at the back and with long bangs at the side and he had onyx eyes; he was about Genma's height so Sakura estimated he was in his late 20s.
"So you're the other ninja for the mission. I'm looking forward to his even more now." Genma commented with a grin and as always he had that senbon in the side of his mouth.
"Same here." Sakura replied with a faded grin.
"This is Sanada Gin." Genma introduced the other jounin.
"A pleasure to meet you, Haruno-san." Gin bowed.
"Like wise, Sanada-san." Sakura bowed in return.
"Well, now that the introductions have been done let's cut to the chase. I'll repeat your mission. You are to infiltrate a hideout that was found near the Village Hidden in the Rain and bring one of the ninjas for questioning. Handle the rest as you see fit but bring one of them along with you. And I'll add this…please bring a ninja that you see fit to have information. Understood?" Tsunade said with the same solemn expression in her bronze eyes as she always did.
"Yes." The 3 jounins replied.
"Good. Now go." Tsunade dismissed. The 3 jounins bowed and left the office.
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Genma, Gin and Sakura exited Konoha Gakure's gates.
"Where do we head?" Sakura inquired.
Genma took out a map. The map had covered the distances between Konoha and the rain village and had the location of the hideout marked.
"According to the map, the hideout is not far from the rain village." Genma said.
"So if we hurry up without stopping, then we can reach the rain village by nightfall." Sakura added.
Genma nodded in agreement.
"May I suggest that we infiltrate the hideout tomorrow morning" Gin suggested.
"Why? Nighttime is better for an ambush." Sakura said.
"I know but listen. Their surveillance could be heavier at night since they could be expecting intruders. After all, I doubt that they haven't known that Konoha is on their trail. Besides, if we rest we will be in better shape to fight and is more likely to catch them by surprise since I doubt that they will expect an attack in mid daylight." Gin continued.
"That's makes sense. Attacking at night would be most appropriate but if we go without resting, as we will, it would be difficult to concentrate. So we will follow your suggestion Sanada." Genma said. "Is that ok with you, Sakura-san?"
Sakura gave an affirmative nod.
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Before the jounins reached the entrance of the rain village, they did a transformation jutsu and changed their physical appearance. Sakura had long jet black hair with bangs and blue eyes; Genma had short dirty blond hair and onyx eyes; Gin had a small mahogany ponytail and shorter bangs and bronze eyes. They had told the ninjas at the entrance that they needed to rest in the village since they where on a mission which was elsewhere and it was far. The ninjas believed them and allowed them entrance to the rain village.
Sakura, Genma and Gin stayed in a cheap inn where they discussed their strategy to infiltrate the hideout.
"Even if we haven't seen the place, if we don't let our guard down we can accommodate the strategy to our advantage and make it work. Sakura-san, Sanada, you ready?" Genma said in a strong tone.
Sakura and Gin gave a firm nod in response.
This is it Sakura. Finally the moment we've been waiting for has arrived. Don't screw it up.
I know. I won't mess up.
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Morning had arrived. The 3 jounins had already moved out towards the hideout. When they found it, they kept their distance and studied the movements all the while concealing their presence. There were 2 ninjas outside keeping guard. One of them had short navy blue hair and the other one had short burnt brown hair. Sakura summoned a small grayish-white slug in order to spy on the inside. The slug sneaked in unnoticed; the slug saw only 2 ninjas. One with medium-long gray hair and the other had short brown hair; they appeared to be discussing an issue.
"Very well. We'll capture one of those two. Sakura-san, Sanada…you know what to do."
The 2 jounins nodded. Both did the same hand sign and a second of both appeared out of the smoke.
The shadow clones attacked the ninja's in surveillance. The 4 ninjas engaged in a kunai battle. The other 2 ninjas outside heard the noise of the clanging metals and came outside.
"What the fuck is going on-" the gray haired ninja said.
The brown haired one pointed at Sakura and Gin, "Look at their headbands!"
The gray haired ninja narrowed his eyes.
"Shit! Those are leaf ninjas!" he cried.
The 2 ninjas were about to aid their comrade but then the real Sakura and Gin along with Genma appeared in front of them.
The two rain ninjas took a jump backwards and prepared for battle. The gray haired ninja studied their opponents.
"You take the girl. I'll take the others." He whispered to his comrade.
The brown haired ninja nodded in agreement.
The gray-haired ninja charged at the Konoha shinobi's and threw some shurikens. Gin used his kunai to repel them while Genma used his trademark sebon. The gray haired ninja did a series of hand signs.
"Suiton: Bakusui Shōha!"
The ninja jumped as a massive amount of water started to spit from his mouth.
Thinking quickly, Genma did a series of hand signs.
"Katon: Hōsenka no Jutsu!"
Multiple fire balls came out from Genma's mouth, sent to repel the gray-haired ninja's water attack. The fire and the water clashed, causing a reaction. Smoke surrounded the battlefield.
Sakura stood from a distance, worried about her fellow comrades. The smoke didn't allow to her to see what was going on. She decided to use the smoke as a chance to create an ambush for the enemy. But as soon as she started to focus her chakra in her hands, one of the enemy ninjas engaged from above, throwing shuriken.
Sakura jumped backwards and dodged them quickly but the brown-haired ninja had disappeared. Suddenly, a massive spiraling blast of water was headed towards her from behind.
"Suiton: Daibakufu no Jutsu!"
Sakura gasped, alarmed at the danger that befell on her but her reflexes made her roll into the ground sideways and dodged the attack.
Again, the ninja cried the jutsu out and send a second series of water blasts at the rosette kunoichi.
Sakura jumped out of the way and began to focus her chakra in her hands.
The ninja was about to send a third series of attack but Sakura wasn't not going to allow that. She focused the chakra to her fist and with a warrior-like yell, punched the ground below her with all her strength causing the surrounding ground to level and a crater opened that made the ninja wobble sideways, losing his balance and focus.
Sakura took advantage of her enemy's opening and by concentrating the chakra to her feet she sped up her pace and appeared in front of her enemy's face.
Her emerald eyes met his. She gave the ninja a smirk; he looked at her with wide opened eyes as he realized the danger he was in. She was too close for him to dodge or counter any attacks.
Shit!
Then, Sakura punched the brown-haired ninja in his stomach with full force sending him flying. He coughed up blood as he hit a tree, sliding to the ground.
Sakura stood in front of him; face lifted giving him a menacing look.
I broke a few of his ribs with that punch. I doubt he'll be able to stand up for a while.
Good job Sakura.
But her thoughts were interrupted by the swooshing sound of shurikens. The kunoichi turned her head towards where the sound was coming from but got alarmed as soon as she saw the massive number of shurikens that headed her way covered in fire.
Shit, I can't dodge them all…
Sakura braced herself to try and dodge whatever she could but suddenly, there was en explosion as water balls reacted with the fire.
Smoke covered the field once more.
The two ninjas looked around, keeping the guard, expecting an ambush. They waited expectantly; looking up, left, right, behind, but there was no sign of either ninja.
"Fuck where the hell are they!" cried the burnt-haired ninja
Suddenly, a hand came out of the ground and grabbed the feet of both ninjas.
"Doton: Shinjū Zanshu no Jutsu!" cried Genma and Gin.
The two enemy ninjas were pulled to the ground and only their heads were outside. Gin and Genma rose to the surface.
Gin used a wind ninjutsu to disperse the smoke; everyone looked at the enemy ninjas as they grunted in the ground; struggling to free themselves.
"What about the prisoner?" Sakura inquired since both Genma and Gin had aided her.
Genma pointed behind; Sakura turned around.
Another Genma was carrying the gray-haired ninja unconscious in his shoulder; apparently it was a shadow clone.
"Well now that we've got what we came for, let's head back to Konoha." Gin said.
Sakura and Genma nodded.
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The three Konoha shinobi leaped from tree to tree; Genma carrying the still unconscious gray-haired ninja.
Suddenly, Sakura sensed something. It was a fade yet tingling feeling that they were being followed.
"I guess they managed to escape." She commented with a stoic tone.
"I sensed them too. What should we do Shiranui-san?" Gin added.
"Keep going. If we don't stop we have better chances of escaping them." Genma said.
Sakura started to analyze the situation; she looked behind.
They are pretty far behind but if they step up their pace they could catch us. Genma has the prisoner so it'll be only me and Gin to fight them. But knowing Genma, he'd probably give the prisoner to us and fight them himself. Still, he'd be in trouble. At least since I'm a medic-nin I know what to do and if I'm injured I can heal myself.
Do it Sakura.
"Genma-san. The enemies might eventually catch us. I suggest that I stay to fight to hold them off. That way the safe return to Konoha would be guranteed for you and Sanada-san and the mission will be successful." Sakura said.
"That is out of the question Sakura-san. I can't jeopardize your life that way. Besides, we can still out-run them."
Sakura looked down, defeated. She was really hoping into fighting them. There was something inside of her that gave her the feeling to do so; it was like a tingling feeling that wouldn't go away in fact, it would get a bit stronger by the second.
Don't give up Sakura. You must insist. Forget what he says. The only thoughts, the only opinions that count are ours. Trust me; you fighting them would be perfect for you.
"I'm sorry Genma-san but I must insist. Let me stay and fight them. I can handle it. I'm strong and I'm a medic. I'll hold them off while you to keep going."
"No. You're still too outnumbered Sakura-san. I won't let you." Genma replied; his voice more firm.
Sakura gritted her teeth in frustration. The tingling feeling got worse. Now it felt like her blood was boiling in desire to fight; like a forbidden temptation.
"Shiranui-san is right. It's not rational. You might get yourself killed." Gin added.
Sakura ignored him, "I'm sorry Genma-san but I must protest. I want to do this. I'm not weak. I don't care if it's three against one. I want to fight them. Please let me do it."
Genma closed his eyes and analyzed the tone in which Sakura protested. It was a determined tone. He could also sense she was frustrated. But she was serious about what she was saying. She was truly willing to do it. And if her voice was anything like her emerald eyes, they'd be surely expressing the same thing.
Sakura's eyes always had a way of persuading people. Just one look in her emerald eyes, and you could easily be absorbed in their inexplicable vortex. Even the strongest shinobi have succumbed to her eyes.
In the end, he knew she would keep protesting until she was granted her wish so he could do nothing but succumb to it.
Rolling his eyes and softly groaning he finally said, "Fine. But you better not die on me, got it?"
A small triumphant grin appeared on Sakura's face.
"Yes. Thank you."
Then, she turned and headed in the opposite direction.
"Will she be ok Shiranui-san?" Gin asked worriedly.
"She better be. Or else, I don't think I'll be able to stand it."
Genma closed his eyes.
Sakura, you better come back alive.
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The three enemy ninjas leaped from tree branch to tree branch, attempting to catch up to the Konoha intruders.
"One of the Leaf ninjas is headed this way." The navy-blue haired ninja commented.
"Which is it?" the burnt-haired ninja inquired.
"I think it is the girl."
"Heh. That bitch sure is feisty. She must be crazy thinking she can fight all three of us. This should be interesting." The brown haired ninja added with a smirk.
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Sakura, don't let any of them escape. This is your chance.
I know. I'll take care of them.
The rosette kunoichi leaped through the trees, eagerly awaiting her confrontation. She was aware that she was going to be outnumbered, but she was as equally confident of her skills. She was the Godaime's apprentice and possible successor. She had even changed from the weak girl she was before, to a strong shinobi; not afraid to fight.
What's more, now she had shunned herself from everyone she knew so that she could become even stronger; so feelings won't get in her way and crush her, as they have done so many times to her; feelings were a hindrance and although it was still a bit difficult for her to avoid having urges to let her sentiments out, she knows that keeping them to herself is what's best.
Sakura was following the chakra sense of her enemies, but it suddenly disappeared.
She stopped at the ground, carefully surveying the area.
They must've sensed me. Good.
Silence overwhelmed the atmosphere. Nothing was heard; not the sound of birds, nor the sound of the wind; just sepulchral silence. It gave an eerie feeling.
But that feeling was disturbed when fire balls came raining down.
Sakura jumped out of the way but her eyes caught another series of attacks heading towards her but this time they were water balls.
She focused the fists and punched the water blasts, turning them into nothing more than just puddles of water in the ground.
As soon as she got to the ground, her attackers disappeared from sight and so did their chakra.
Damn. Are they gonna keep this lame game?
But one of the ninjas, the burnt-haired one, sneaked behind Sakura and grabbed her by the neck.
"Gah!" Sakura grunted, struggling to free herself from her enemy's grasp.
"You're pretty quick kunoichi but this is it for you." The ninja whispered in her ear with a rash voice.
"Not…quite…" Sakura said hoarsely.
Suddenly, the burnt-haired ninja felt an intense pain in his stomach as Sakura's elbow hit him.
The ninja groaned in pain and held his abdomen with his hands. But he was interrupted with punch in the face; followed by a rotating kick that sent him flying, hitting a tree.
However, there was no time for breaks. The navy-blue haired ninja charged at Sakura with a punch that would've connected to her face if she hadn't blocked it with her arms.
But she gasped out in pain, as the ninja's free hand had punched her in the stomach.
Sakura started to cough up blood, while holding her abdomen with her crossed arms trying to endure the pain. However, the ninja didn't allow her to take a chance to ease herself as he decided to kick Sakura in the cheek, but she barely managed to block it by using her left arm though she slid through the ground.
Sakura kneeled at the ground, whipping off the blood in her mouth.
Damn, I have to finish this soon or else things might get difficult later on.
But as soon as she stood up, her opponent was charging fast towards her and in just seconds, he was right in her face.
"You're tough, but you should know your place girl."
Sakura gave him a threatening glare.
"Make me."
"Bitch!!"
The ninja clenched his fist and threw in an uppercut but Sakura managed to dodge it by moving her face sideways.
She clutched his fist but, for a reason unknown to Sakura, her opponent took a step backwards. But before she could think of any theories regarding his action, she was overwhelmed by a pain that came from her ribs as the brown-haired ninja kicked her and sent her flying to the nearest tree.
Sakura slumped to the ground but, she wasn't given a chance to even recuperate from the impact as she was slowly engulfed in what seemed a giant sphere of water.
"Suirō no Jutsu!" cried the burnt-haired ninja.
Sakura floated in the water sphere, and looked at her opponents as they walked towards her. However, she saw that they positioned themselves in a fighting stand.
Both the navy-blue haired ninja and the brown-haired ninja began a series of hand signs. She noticed that a miniature whirlpool began to form in each of the ninja's hands.
But Sakura only looked at them puzzled.
They can't possibly plan to attack me with it. The water prisión technique doesn't let anything go in or out.
"Suiton: Hahonryū!"
Both ninja's charged at her at a high-speed with the water spirals in their hands.
Sakura looked at the ninja's closely and noticed that just as they were only feet near her, her captor released his hand from the water sphere and broke the jutsu.
Sakura's emerald eyes opened wide in the face of danger, as she realized the plan but it was already too late; as she got hit by both spirals and got sent flying once more, stopping at the ground.
Because of the power her enemies had in that spiral and she received twice of it, the impact in the ground caused her flip and fall on her back as she spit a mouthful of blood.
She struggled to lift her head from the ground and to stand up but was grabbed by the hair.
"Aahh!" Sakura screamed, holding the hand of the burnt-haired ninja that had her hair in his strong grasp.
"You're tough bitch but we've had just about enough of you. You may be able to handle us in a one-on-one but as you can see…" He pulled the rosette hair.
Sakura grunted.
"You don't stand a chance against all three of us at the same time."
He looked at his comrades, "Let her have another one. She's too weak she won't be able to withstand a second impact."
The other two ninjas nodded in agreement and prepared themselves to begin the jutsu once more.
Sakura struggled to free herself from her captor but it was futile. He'd only pulled her hair even more causing her neck to strain.
I've used a lot of chakra with them already and my whole body's in pain. I can barely move.
She closed her eyes to await the attack that would seal her fate.
What the hell do you think you're doing Sakura?! Get your ass up and fight!!
I can't…I…
Don't give me that! Is this what you've been training for? To pitifully die by the hands of these bastard?! Huh?!
…
Do you wanna die a weaklings death?! Huh?!
N-no…
They called you weak. Are you weak?!
No.
Then, do what you have to do. Prove them wrong. Show them what happens when someone treats you as weak.
Suddenly, Sakura's expression changed as she opened her eyelids.
The burnt-haired ninja looked at her curious, since she had freed his hand from her grasp. But all that was interrupted by an imense pain that came from his leg as Sakura plunged a kunai in it.
"Aaaaaahhhhh!!!" the ninja screamed painfully as he held his leg.
But Sakura had no time watch since the other two ninjas were already charging towards her at full speed with their Hahonryū in hand.
Her eyes narrowed as she ducked and punched with both her hands the navy-blue haired ninja's left leg and the brown haired ninja's right leg.
Crack.
That was the sound of their bones.
Excruciating screams filled the surrounding as both ninja's held onto their legs in pain.
Suddenly, the brown haired ninja charged at her with the bloodstained kunai in his hands.
"I'll kill you you goddamn bitch!"
But Sakura just merely clutched his hand.
He looked at her with frightened wide eyes and he looked into Sakura's penetrating, stoic emerald eyes.
Crack
The ninja kneeled and screamed in agony as he held onto his broken wrist.
The rosette kunoichi looked at the three ninjas; her look would switch from the burnt haired, to the brown haired, to the navy-blue haired. She watched, still and emotionless them as they twisted in their agony.
I know what you're thinking Sakura. Do it.
…
Do it now!!
Sakura took the kunai from the ground; she held it up high and stared at the burnt haired ninja.
He looked up towards her with terrified eyes, hands and body trembling at the fearsome woman that stood in front of him with a killing look. A look she didn't have before.
But he couldn't think of anything else; Sakura swung the kunai and stabbed him in the arm since the ninja had turned to avoid being stabbed in the chest which was where Sakura originally had aimed.
Blood gooed from his arm; it caused a tingly sensation inside Sakura.
She quickly took the kunai out and stabbed him again, this time in his side.
A scream of pain escaped the ninja from his throat.
The ninja's comrades limped towards him to aid him, but that only resulted in Sakura slashing them. She slashed the chest of the navy-blue haired ninja and then turned towards the other one and did the same.
Blood splattered all over her face, her hand already taken the crimson pigment.
The three ninjas were far from dead though; struggling and groaning in pain on the ground; blood flowing from different parts of their body.
Don't stop Sakura. Keep going on!!!
And just as they were far from dead, Sakura was far from done.
She kept swinging her kunai, slashing them, stabbing them. Blood fountain everywhere, splattering in Sakura's outfit, staining her white shorts; a gushy liquid flowed from her victims body along with the blood as her kunai pierced them, ending in her hands.
The more she felt, the more she wanted to keep going. She didn't even understand why she felt such a desire to kill them but it was something that boiled in her blood; if she didn't do it the she'd just burst from the inside.
And thus, the only sound heard in the surrounding was the agonizing screams of the ninjas, as they died by Sakura's merciless hand.
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The chorus of the agonizing screams had reached their finale. The only sound audible, was that of Sakura's pants.
The kunoichi rested by a tree trunk; panting; with an emotionless face similar to that of a doll. Her whole body had taken the crimson color, it was as if she had a crimson velvet wrapped around her and her black gloves had changed their color to crimson. In her hand was the blood engulfed kunai.
She stared with empty emerald eyes at the three blood covered corpses. She looked at her gloves and trembled as she saw the pigment they had taken.
I-I…did this?
Yes you did.
I-I killed them…
Yes. You did. You did well Sakura. I'm proud of you. I know this will leave a bitter taste at first, but it'll pass as time goes by. However, I will allow tears just this once.
She lowered her hands and looked at the corpses in front of her; they all had holes in them, with blood flowing out of them; the bodies had been mutilated.
Suddenly, an image invaded her mind; an image that she never wanted to remember ever again: the image of her parent's mutilated bodies in the medic bed.
Her eyes began to sting from the tears that were welling.
She curled up in a fetus position on the ground; trembling.
This was the reason why she resigned from taking missions and only asked to be called for emergencies.
She didn't want to end people's life anymore.
She wanted to save them.
But now…body reeked of the rotting smell of blood.
The odor caused her stomach to twist, making her nauseous. She tried to contain herself from vomiting, but it was futile.
She had mercilessly murdered three men.
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A/N: So, what you guys think? Was the fighting scene good? Well, if you ask me Inner Sakura is not being a good influence for our Sakura. And Sakura sure didn't like what she did, but she realized it too late. Hm...I wonder how things will be in Konoha now. I mean, I don't think Inner Sakura is going to leave Sakura alone, she did enjoy what Sakura did to those ninjas. But, we'll just have to see, ne:) Well, Read & Review!! Thank you!
