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Her eyes filled with tears as she let him collapse to the floor, whispering, "I'm not sorry, yet I am. Sasuke-sama, if only you could've experienced what I did."

Putting two fingers to his neck, she found no pulse at all, then burned his body until it was just a scorch mark on the stone floor. Only then did she let the tears fall. She stood and knew she had to flee before she was caught. Opening the door, she saw that no one had been alerted yet. Her swift flight brought her out of the Hidden Village of Sound faster than when she'd first come in. "I got out, but I'm not safe until I get back to Konoha Village. I just killed Orochimaru's chosen container. I just hope something good will come out of this. I'll be hated by Naruto and Sakura, I'm sure, if they find out I killed him."

Trying to wipe the tears that flowed across her cheeks, she shook her head. "I did what I had to. But the way I did it…why am I crying for? Is it because of the memories connected to that technique? I'm now the only Uchiha left except for Itachi, and I hope he doesn't find out I exist."

She was breathless by the time she got back into the Country of Fire, but still some time away from her village. Her back felt like it was on fire, her legs too, but she didn't give up until she was safe inside the gates of Konoha Village. Panting, she walked through the busy street, the blood on her clothes attracting the attention of many, who had never seen blood on her before. She headed straight for Tsunade, ignoring all the stares.

"Oh, Sakuri! I didn't think you would be back so soon!"

"I had to flee because I dwelled at the site a bit too long. I apprehended Sasuke and he refused to go back, so I killed him."

"Is all this blood his?"

"Yes, I'm not hurt."

"It is simply incredible that you were able to get in and out without a scratch. Did you meet anyone there besides Sasuke?"

"No. I made certain that I wasn't seen. I burned his body so that no one would be able to do anything with it." She paused for a moment before going on. "I suppose if it is found out that I killed him, Orochimaru will come after me."

"You've proved to be a wiser ninja than Sasuke, you know Orochimaru will target you if you're discovered. If he does, then what will you do?"

"I will fight against him until I die. More power than I already have isn't a temptation for me. I know my limits and will only push them with training. I will not falter in my loyalty to Konoha Village."

"Good. Are you ready for another assignment?"

"Yes, after a short rest."

"Very well, Sakuri. More Genin have graduated from the academy, and I've picked you to take on the top students in the class."

That made Mitsuki falter. "Tsunade-sama? Are you sure? I won't get breaks or anything. I'm only fifteen, three years older than those who would be my pupils. Would they even respect me? I look almost young enough to be a genin myself." She twiddled her fingers, nervous about what she was keeping from the Hokage.

Tsunade nodded. "Yes, I am. You're very capable and will earn the respect of your students and keep it. You might be young, but you have the mind and skills of an adult."

Mitsuki nodded in return, then sighed. "All right, Hokage-sama. But I must insist that I don't have to go on any dangerous missions with my genins for at least nine months."

"Why?"

"You know what happened when my friends and I were sent on a mission that was too difficult for their skill level. I don't want my set of genin to die. I can't protect all of them at once, especially since there's only one of me. When I think they're capable, you can give us harder missions."

"I understand your reluctance, but they will need real-life experience by then."

"Yes, I know that, but that is the condition I'm giving if I am to take on any students at all."

Tsunade sighed and nodded in assent. "I give in to your demands, Sakuri, especially since you took a huge load off of Konoha's back. Orochimaru might still be out there, but he won't get the Uchiha body and skills he wanted with Sasuke."

Mitsuki bowed and winced a little. "Thank you, Tsunade-sama."

"You may go—"

A loud knock interrupted them, followed by a "Tsunade-obaa-chan! You busy?!"

Tsunade shook her head, just as the door was thrown open. Mitsuki walked out, past the two who entered, which were Naruto and Sakura. The fifteen-year-old boy looked eager as he asked, "Do you have a mission for me to go get Sasuke?"

Mitsuki stopped just out of sight. She hugged her stomach as her heart squeezed inside her chest.

"That particular problem has been resolved," Tsunade answered.

"What do you mean?" Sakura asked. "Are you going to let Sasuke get taken over by Orochimaru?"

"No, I acted swiftly and that is no longer a problem. He was killed by one of the jonin. It was just recently confirmed," Tsunade reported.

"WHAT?!" Naruto shouted. "After all that I've done, all the training, you just sent someone to kill him?!"

"I gave him a chance to be persuaded to come back, but it was fruitless," Tsunade replied calmly.

Sakura cried, "But Tsunade-sensei! Why would you do such a thing when you know that both of us worked so hard so we could bring Sasuke back?!"

"It's already over and done with. If the jonin that killed him remains a secret, then Orochimaru won't come after them," Tsunade ended. "You may go."

"No way! I won't let that jonin go free!" Naruto snapped. "Who was it?! I'm not leaving until you tell me!"

Mitsuki knew that this would be ending badly, so she started walking again, trying to escape before she was seen.

"As long as you don't kill them, I'll tell you."

"I just want to give them a good pop in the face!"

"Her name is Sakuri Mitsuki."

"Oh! Isn't that the newest jonin in our village?" Sakura asked. "The one who's one of the youngest, too?"

"Yes, you're right…"

Mitsuki knew it would hurt, but she started walking faster, not wanting to sport a bruise the first day she met her new students. But she heard running behind her and knew that she was being pursued. Or, at least she thought she was. Naruto ran right past her, Sakura on his heels. When they were out of sight, Mitsuki sighed, heading towards the academy to pick up her students.

When she entered the classroom, only three students were left. Two were girls, the last a boy. The boy looked up at her entrance and asked, "Are you lost or in another class? Maybe I can help you."

Mitsuki felt a little anger at that, since she knew she was short, almost the same size as she'd been three years before, only gaining at most one or two inches. But she just laughed, making all three youngsters step back in surprise. "I'm not a lost student! I'm your teacher! Just call me Sakuri Mitsuki!" She gave them a thumbs-up.

One of the girls, who was almost taller than her, spazzed out. "What?! You're our teacher?! But you look like one of us!"

Mitsuki just shook her head. "It just shows you that looks aren't everything."

The second girl, who was rather shy-looking, raised her hand a little. "Um…Sensei?"

"Yes?" the teenage jonin asked.

"How old are you?"

"Fifteen."

All three did a one-eighty into the ground. Mitsuki raised a finger, shaking it a little. "I just got back from a very dangerous mission! You should be thankful I arrived now instead of next week!"

She led them to the courtyard and stood in front of them. "Would you please introduce yourselves?"

The boy went first. He had short black hair and blue eyes. "I'm Shinro Yuki."

The taller girl went next. She had long, light blue hair and brown eyes. "Yaoko Rika!"

The shy girl was last. She had short brown hair and black eyes. "Wang Chika."

"It's good to meet you three. Tomorrow morning we're going to have a special training session. Bring whatever gear you need, and don't eat breakfast. All right, see you at the crack of dawn!"

Mitsuki smiled as she walked back to her house, knowing that Kakashi's test would be perfect to open these three's eyes to teamwork. Just by how they had sat on different sides of the room was an obvious hint of that. She yawned as she entered her home and lay down on her couch, wincing as she adjusted herself. She would be sore for a couple more days, but would be better enough to be a challenge for her students.

She placed a hand on her stomach, rubbing the spot before closing her eyes to sleep.

Anyone has any guesses? It is kinda obvious what she's nervous about.

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