Hi every one~! Sorry for not tuning in so often as I should i been busy for quite awhile so I finally finished this new chapter but in this one there are no Akatsuki, no Sakura, and No Itachi because this chapter is gunna be about whats going on in Konoha after Sakura's betrayal and what they are going to do about it.

Itachi: that's lame

What ever you say mama's boy

Itachi: I killed my mother

You did but it doesn't mean you don't lover her )

Itachi: ........

I thought so


Chapter eleven: Tsunade's rage!

Tsunade growled in frustration from Naruto and Kakashi's descovery. 'Those old back stabbing bastards!' she thought angerly, pulling out a bottle of sake and a cup she poured the clear liquid, slammed the bottle down and gulped the helpless achohol down. A tsking noise innturpted her deadly thoughts to the the window, where a white hair man sat, his onyx eyes gleaming in amusement and he jumped in.

His wooden sandels made small clacks against the floor as he smiled in greeting. "Ah, Tsunade so great to see you!"

The slug sannin's face brightened up constantly "Jirayia!" she gasped. Standing up she rushed over to her former teammate and held him, which acually made him freak out "Whoa, whoa! Tsunade are you drunk you usually puch me through the roof for not using the door!" he said quickly. His face feel when he felt her shoulders shake, and heard her small sobs.

Blinking a few times his face became solemn, calmly he removed the weeping slug sannin away from him and stared into her eyes deeply.

"Something horrible happened...what is it?" he ask slowly.


Naruto slurpped on his ramen slowly, a depressing site he was. And next to him was the Hyuga Heiress who sat there in uncomfortable silence, the only sound was Teuchi cooking and the crowds outside. It made her almost go mad! Crossing her legs she bit her lip, peeking a glance at her still long life crush her hand trembled with unknown emotion.

Snap!

Jumping up in surprise the Hinata looked down to see that she had broken her chopsticks "Oh..." she breathed out. Turning her head slowly she noticed everyone in the resturant was staring at her oddly, including Naruto who still had some noddles hanging out of the corner of his mouth. Hinata dropped the broken sticks and rubbed the back of her head sheepishly "U-um sorry...its j-just some t-things on my m-mind!" she shuttered.

Her cheeks burned less as they looked away. A breath of relief escaped her lips as she put a pale hand over her heart 'That was scary!' she thought as she turned to her half-finished ramen. Sighing she stood up and hooked her hands behind her back "N-Naruto-kun, hurry up K-Kakashi-sensei and Yamato-sempai w-will be angry if w-we are late!" she reminded.

Nodding his head he gulp the rest down and slammed down his money. Pushing his stool back he stood up "Come again Naruto!" Teuchi thanked as he gathered the bowl and the money with his hands. Nodding his head in acknowledgement Naruto exited the ramen bar, his face barely showed his emotions as he and Hinata headed towards the trainning grounds, people moved out of their way.

They were completely aware to stay away from Naruto now, his aggressive attitude and emotions showed now and days instead of his compassionate loving side.

Everyone blamed his teammates, even Hinata blamed them. But he didn't know about that, making their way past the hotsprings they spotted Sai who happened to be at the base of the tree drawing his usual drawings. 'There he goes again...' Hinata thought as they approached "Sai-san" she called.

The black haired artist looked up from his latest painting. A fake smile appeared on his face "Hello White eyes, Hey Dickless" he waited for the anger, non came. Naruto just stood there, with his hands in his pocket, his back slightly slouched and his face in a stone like appearance. Blue eyes trained on the paper.

"Sakura..." he whispered.

Hinata's eyes followed his, Sai painted a picture of Sakura. She was beautiful, her eyes were intense and her lips were full with color; her curves were detailed and she was wearing a lovely sakura kimono. She looked like a princess! Her hair was up in a traditional fashion in a loose bun held by chop sticks but her bangs fell freely down to her hips, one of her hands was catching a single red sakura petal, and the tree was the one she was named after. But the petals looked crimson, not its natural pink.

Bending down Naruto studied it closer "She's so lovely Sai..." he said. Sai gave his thanks before rolling up the scroll quickly and stuffed it in his weapon pouch, going up to his full height he extended his hand which Naruto took rather greatfully before continuing their way. Hinata looked past Naruto, a natural look of curiosity evidented in her eyes as she pointed to the artist's pouch "May I ask why did you paint Sakura-chan?" she questioned.

Sai tensed 'Why do I draw her?' he asked himself. Shrugging his shoulders he just continued on "Its just happens, I feel this wierd emotion I can't find it in any books" he explained.

Hinata smiled "You miss Sakura-chan"

Naruto and Sai both shot her a glare and stomped on faster, the young Hyuga Heiress tried to keep up with their fast pace. 'Stupid, stupid!' she inwardly cursed herself as she sulked behind the two.

Reaching the training grounds they scouted around until they spotted the Jonin and the ANBU standing there, they both seemed to be in a conversation that was rather interesting.

"Is that so?" Kakashi mused as he rested his chin between his index finger and thumb.

"I am afraid so Kakashi-sempai" Yamato affirmed gravefully.

Sighing Kakashi gave a knowing look towards Naruto and Sai who quickly got the hint. His eyes brightening Naruto took a daring step forward "You got news on Sakura!?" he exclaimed. Kakashi made a thumbs up, and motioned them towards the forest. Turning towards it he started forward, he made sure that they followed before bringing them to a small stream.

Sitting down the Copy ninja crossed his legs "Its best that no one hears this, especially Tsunade-sama" he said seriously.

Everyone else sat down. Sai's emotionless face stared on forward at his sempai "Something we can't tell Hokage-sama?" he questioned.

"Yes, this is very important and the situation will make her go buzurk"

Naruto bit his lip in earnest "Well out with it Kakashi-sensei!" he demanded.

"N-Naruto-kun you c-can't say t-t-that to your elders!" Hinata lectured quietly. Her brows furrowed as she tried to appear intimidating, she failed miserably.

Coughing loudly Yamato attracted their attention "You see there was an assassination North of here in the Fang Country, the Daimyou and his family were brutally murdered" he said.

Naruto's shock didn't go unnoticed.

"And we conviscated a girl wearing the Akatsuki's cloak on our Northern border...she was lost and we took her in she is now in our ANBU's intarragation room with Ibiki as we speak, she comfirmed that a pink hair kunochi was the one who had given her the clothes" Yamato continued.

"And its been proven that she wasn't lying" Kakashi affirmed.

Everything fell silent from then on. No one spoke, out of the bunch Naruto seemed the most upset out of the bunch. He was so angry and so sad, he just wanted to strangle anything that was near him. Poor Sai was right beside him, shaking his head of all the violent thoughts he allowed a small sob to escape his lips. Hinata and Yamato stared at him with the greatest sympathy, Yamato touched his shoulder gently "Naruto..."

"Don't say anything" the Kyruubi container spat as he jumped up.

Disappearing behind the trees from the sight of his friends Naruto stummbled and forced himself forward. He was lost, lifting up a shaky hand he started wiping his tears away. His sobs echoed in the air as he found a tree to rest against. Collasping onto the ground he pulled himself up and put his back on the rouch tree bark "Sakura..." he wept.

'Sasuke...you left Sakura and I for power...Sakura...why did you have to go after him!' he thought bitterly.

Rubbing his face his crimson eyes rested on a small rabbit, its eyes were focused on his. It was fluffy and white, it was curious as it hopped over. Its cute little pink nose twitched and sniffed. And somehow it's presence seemed to calm him down, like this tiny creature was telling him he wasn't alone anymore. He wished that was true.

A russle came from the bush "Naruto!"

A small little orange frog leaped out "Gamakichi?" the blonde croaked.

The small toad hopped over to him quickly, the small rabbit fled to the forest. The toad's eyes studid him "Whoa Naruto you look horrible...I'm sorry for what happened and all but your being summoned by the Hokage, she says you have a mission!" he said.

Naruto wipped his eyes again "Alright"


The village elders sat there within the highest peek of the Hokage monument. Their faces serious as the wind blew, Homaru and Koharu both heard a small whisper.

"No site of Uchiha Sasuke...Akatsuki Orginization are planning no moves against the village do not let your gaurd down Daimyou of Fang killed that's all I will keep you in contact until further notice, Haruno Sakura out"

The old woman let her breath out, her brow furrowed angrily "Koharu thist is getting out of hand" she complained.

The old man snorted, his glasses glared from the bright sunlight as he took a few small baby steps forward towards the edge "Oh? And you suggest any other plan?" the old man snapped. Resting his body weight on his cain the old man hummed in thought "This is serious Homaru, Haruno Sakura is the only possible ninja in our village to sucessfully kill off the Uchiha brat and maybe if we are lucky enough the Akatsuki" he added.

Homaru huffed stubbornly, her old face scrunched up in displasure "What will happen when she acomplishes her mission, she can't return to the village without arising supicions Tsunade is now on high alert" she countered. Her life long teammate glared.

"Its as if we are dealing with the Uchihas all over again, its simple just kill her" he answered.

Homaru coughed slightly, raising her hand to her mouth she wipped it. A curious eye brow rose "Kill Akumakage no Sakura of Konohagakure? Impossible" she said. Koharu's tired eyes rested on the village "With the love of the people and the Kazekage she will be hard to kill...but I am sure Danzou along with his ROOT followers can do the job" he replied confidently.

She gave him her concent "As you wish"


Jirayia paced back and forth within the Hokage's office, he mummbled to himself. Finally giving into the reality he flung his arms into the air "This is a disaster!" he howled angrily as he flung his fist in the air "Just wait until I get my hands on those two!" he hissed promisingly. Tsunade's honey brown eyes softened as she watched the toad sannin rant continuesly around her office. Threatening the elder's lives with killer toads with sporks and acid flowing down their bodies and melting out their eyes.

He was a true friend and she was happy to have him.

"Jirayia" she called "The time will come when they will recieve their punishment Sakura is our first priority in this entire operation because the sooner we get her the better" She told him.

The sannin sighed as he calmed himself, crossing his arms his onyx eyes peered out into the large windows and frowned "Yes but it won't be easy now that she is in the Akatsuki we can't trust her as of now but so help me I hope she knows what she's doing" he mummbled. Blinking a few times he turned and pulled himself a seat next to the blonde, a crooked smile plastered his face as he pulled out a bottle of sake and two small cups "Sake?" he offered.

Tsunade smiled "Yes please" she said. And happily she accepted the drink and gulped the warm liquid down, oh how she needed this. It felt like the old days when they went out drinking with each other (Orochimaru was to much of a gay party pooper to join). All was nice as her worries melted away in an instant, then she shut her eyes and giggled.

Jirayia gave her a puzzled look before swinging down his own cup "What's so funny?" he questioned.

The Hokage sat back in her chair, a dazed look came over her features "Do you remember the mission we had in Iwagakure when we were twenty?" she asked. Jirayia's face flushed pink and turned away "D-do you have to remind me!?" he stuttered. She chuckled as she poured herself another cup of sake.

"It was funny and you know it!" she exclaimed "You slipped on a rock and landed on Orochimaru in a lip lock before accidently kneeing each other in the croch!"

Jirayia flushed in embarassment "Oh yea at least I didn't accidently sleep with the Daimyou from Mist!" he accused.

Tsunade faked her hurt as she looked away dramaticly "Oh why do you say such things?" she moaned. The toad sannin sweat dropped 'I wasn't the one who started it!' he mentally screamed.

Laughter filled the air. She was laughing, Jirayia smiled 'She really needed this now' he thought to himself as they drank. Soon his small orange frog appeared, along with a frantic blonde teen who was staring him baffled "P-pervy sage!" he shuttered. Raising from his seat Jirayia brushed off the imaginary dirt and gave his student a dirty glare "That's all you have to say?" he asked with a slightly pouted face "And I known you for years now, J-I-R-A-Y-I-A that's my name!"

Tsunade snorted.

Naruto nodded his head slowly "Right..." he murmured. Turning his blue gaze to his Hokage he sent her a curious glance "You had a mission for me?" he asked.

Tsunade sighed "Yes I do"

"Don't forget us" someone said, staring behind her Tsunade sweat dropped. Facing her was Kakashi and the rookie nine all waving at her on her window ceil. A vain appeared on her forhead "Have you guys ever heard of a door!?" she lectured. Kakashi rubbed the back of his head sheepishly "Its a bad habbit" he replied. Neji rolled his eyes and entered, tucking his hands in his sleeves he went over to join Naruto "We just follow him" he simply said.

"Same" agreed everyone simlutaniously.

Kakashi turned gloomy as Tsunade's silent wrath peirced through him 'D-don't look at me like that! Why do I always get the heat!?' he mentally cried. Entering the room rookie nine crossed their arms, looking at their Hokage in earnest of their mission. Naruto seemed the most anxious besides Sai and Ino, who nervously shifted side to side. Putting away the Sake and the cups Jirayia took his place next to his teammate, she seemed tensed about what she had to uncover to them.

Taking a deep dreath her rose lips opened "I have an S-Rank mission.....it will be difficult but i thought this through and decided you are worthy oh doing this"

Everyone sucked in their breath. Tsunade's eyes narrowed as she linked her hands together "You mission is to capture and return Haruno Sakura back here to the village, do not engage with any other Akatsuki members just try to convince Sakura to come back if she declines then use force" She said slowly.

Naruto's face paled as he shakily raised a hand into his blonde spikes with disbelief. "Your gunna finally let us go after Sakura-chan?" Tsunade blinked a few times before smiling and giving him a thumbs up. His blue eyes remained wide as a grin plastered onto his face "Thank you Tsunade-Ba-chan" He exclaimed before bursting out into the village with new found strengh. Kakashi raised his hand in panic "Oi! Naruto we can't go yet we need to prepear!" He shouted as he chased him, Sai was right behind him.

"Yosh!" Lee said as he raised his hand in the air "Kakashi-sensei is right we should all prepear for this hard mission!"

"Yea let's go" Tenten agreed.

Bowing respectfully to their Hokage they all exited out one by one until it was only the two sannins left. Their minds deep in thought as they watched the young shinobis go, they were in for a hard time. Standing up the slug princess walked to her window, her eyes scanned her village carefully until she saw the two elders talking freely to a couple of Jonins like nothing has ever happened, gritting her teeth she glared at them with all her might.

Jirayia came to join her and crossed his arms "What are you going to plan to do with them?" he asked.

Tsunade's brows furrowed in disgust as she stared at them walking freely in the streets of her village "They are traitors!" she spat, turning her wrathful gaze to her friend she slammed her fist down on the wooden window ceil that cracked under its force "They're punishment will be death" she assured, more to herself.

The toad sannin said nothing, only once again he stared out into the ominous sunset.


Naruto paced around his apartment as he gather stuff for his mission. He tossed around clothes, weapons, ramen and more ramen onto his bed as he went to his closet and brought out a bag to shove all this things in. Grabbing his weapon pouch he made sure it was full and tossed is out onto the bed. Going to his dinning table he pulled out a chair and sat down. His blue eyes turned to the small clock on his oven, it was almost one o'clock in the morning and the sun wouldn't raise until six.

'We are leaving at sun rise Naruto be prepeared by then' Kakashi's voice echoed in his head.

Naruto pouted a bit irritated. He hated waiting with a passion. He shivered, he almost sounded like that Sasori of the red sand fellow who Sakura killed mercilessly. Man in a way he sympathized for the poor guy though he was evil, Naruto would be scared to be in Sasori's postition of fighting the pink hair girl.

Resting his head in his arms Naruto waited. His eyes staring at the dark mountains for where the sun would rise, he knew he was being to impatient but he really wanted to save his friends. Sasuke was bad but now Sakura was worse, he was angry with himself for not doing better, not being stronger to get them to stay.

'Sasuke-teme.....Sakura-chan......' he thought as his eyes drifted close tiredly.


Kakashi yawned as he made his way up to Naruto's appartment on the third floor. He grumbled tiredly as he reached his destination and knocked on the door a few times, no answer. Feeling more awake Kakashi knocked again "Naruto you in there?" he called. Knockin once more and recieving no answers he bent down and lifted up the door mat, satisfied that he found a bronze key and slipped it into the lock and turned it until he heard a soft click.

Twisting the door knob he allowed himself in and looked around until he saw a small blonde and orange lump in the darkness, lifting up his hand he flicked on the light switch to find Naruto still fast asleep with a small little pool of drool was formed on the table.

Kakashi chuckled as he strode to his student and rested his hand his shoulder and shooke gentley "Naruto" he whispered. No response, a loud snore escaped the blonde and the old sensei sweat dropped and pinched Naruto's arm. "Ouch!" Naruto shrieked as he jerked himself up rubbing his arm. Looking around the room he saw Kakashi waving at him in a happy mood "What the hell did you do that for!?" he yelled.

Kakashi rolled his visible eyes and rubbed the back of his head "Its almost time to meet up at the gates Naruto so I came to get you" he answered.

Naruto's eyes widened and gawked at his like he had grown to heads, it made Kakashi uncomfortable as he shifted "Ugh its not nice to stare"

Silence.

"!!!!"

Kakashi covered his ears as Naruto zigged zagged around the room to collect his stuff and threw off his pajamas to slip into his daily clothed and ran over to grab his back pack and rushed to the door, turning around with a serious expression on his face he opened the door "We have no time to waste!" he said. Kakashi nodded his head and exited the building and waited for Naruto to lock the door, once done the two dashed up to the roofs where they gluided over to the big red gates where they spotted Neji and the rest of the gang.

All looked determined as they stood there, Ino and Hinata were showing off little hints of nervousness as they shifted from left to right.

Naruto and Kakashi landed gracefully and bowed at Tsunade who happened to be among them and stood up straight. Tsunade smiled at them and approached with prideful steps patting Naruto on his shoulder she pointed North "Go find her, i expect a sucessful mission and every one alive, remember the mission details and work as a team I am counting on you!" she said.

Kakashi nodded his head "Yes, come on well first head to Suna for some clues then to the River Country to the old base" he declared.

Tenten fixed her scroll and gave her teammates a thumbs up. Lee scooted closer to Neji as the Hyuga smirked and crossed his arms "Team Guy is ready to move" he told them.

Ino swipt her long blonde hair to the side and posed in a girly matter with her hand on her hip "Team ten is ready to advance!" she cheered. Shikamaru groaned with annoyance and Chouji ate his potato chips with eagerness.

Hinata blushed, Shino fixed his glasses and Kiba kneeled as he patted Akamaru on his giant head "Yahoo! Team eight is also ready to go!" he answered

Bowing to their Hokage, they all turned around to leave. Each of their steps echoing as they wondered off Northeast, all chatting in a happy matter Sai and Yamato were quiet but smiling nontheless. It made Tsunade's heart flutter in joy that they would go throw that much trouble just to go save her student. It felt a bit selfish but they were all very happy to finally get a chance to go get the pink hair kunochi back from the Akatsuki and back home.

Jirayia met up with her a few hours later in the Hokages office, planning their attack on the elders of the Leaf and Sand, Gaara to was outraged by their traitorous deeds and two joined in, he talked to them by hawks. And wasn't left out any detail of the plain.

Tsunade's smile never left her face eyes her eyes burnt with fury "Let the games begin" she whispered.


Yay another chapter in. Wow its been awhile, stupid school! I was sick for awhile to so i was to lazy to go get my lap top so sorry for the neglectance my readers and I hope you enjoyed this chapter!

Plz review and have a nice day!

love- AkatsukiShizu3!