Still own nothing but the ocs.

Yes, I do have the Uchihas alive and having fun in this story. I also don't have Sakura obsessing over Sasuke. I hope that doesn't throw everyone off too much. This story doesn't follow any timelines or anything else. Please enjoy.


Don't mess with a Kunoichi

Weeks later

I'm always amazed on how times flies by. Tenzō was right; I've been in the anbu for four years now. Things were changing but others stayed the same. Miyo was having the shop remodeled to give it a newer look and to expand it. Chou and I spent much of our free time helping her pack things up and move them to her home until the project was done.

My family of friends had grown. I was getting use to expecting visitors at my apartment. There would be times I would come home and find Isamu, Itachi, and Kuya passed out in my living room. I had to remind myself how lucky I was to have them around.


One day

I was summoned to the hospital for a refresher class in the medic field. The Hokage would have this class every year to keep all the medic nins informed on new things and to remind them of things we have learned before. It was helpful for me because I didn't always have the exposure that they did in the hospital.

"Rin!" I called out.

I watched as she slowly turned around.

"Hey Kiyo." she grinned.

"Ready for some fun?"

"Oh yea." she snorted. "One of the few times she manages to have all of the medic nins in the village at the same time."

"I guess I never realized that."

"She looks familiar."

"I believe that is Sakura. One of Kakashi's genin."

"That's right. She was at the party with Sasuke."

"You're the one dating his brother."

"Shush you."

"We should have her sit with us."

"That could be dangerous."

"I don't bite."

"Whatever."

We managed to catch up to her and put a hand on both of her shoulders. I smirked as she flinched. She turned her head one way and then the other.

"Oh, it's just you two." she breathed out.

"Who were you expecting? A cute Uchiha?" Rin teased.

I watched as she blushed but had a sad look on her face.

"Come on Sakura, you can sit with us." I said.

"Thanks." she smiled faintly.

"Why are you here anyway?" Rin asked.

"Lady Tsunade thought I would be good in this field."

"I hope that you know that it's not easy."

"I'm up for the challenge."

"Good girl."


Hours later

Rin, Sakura and I were finally able to leave the class. Rin was bored out of her mind. I found some things fascinating and others repetitive. Sakura, on the other hand was bouncing off of the walls with excitement. I tried to recall if I had looked like that at one point.

"Rin, Sakura… lunch?" I asked.

"Yes!"

"Alright then, let's go to my place."


I opened the door to my apartment and let out a long sigh. I saw three guys snoozing in the living room. I turned to the girls and signaled for them to be quiet. I heard the soft snickering from them as we entered. I rummaged through the kitchen and found the stuff I would need to make lunch. I was glad that I had enough to feed the guys too. Rin and Sakura sat at the table and watched the guys sleep.

"Kiyo, I didn't realize your place was soo popular." Rin teased.

"That's only because it's close to the building where we get our missions from. I told them I don't mind as long as they don't make a mess or break anything." I said.

After I got the food started in the pan, is when I finally got to see who was all there. Itachi, Kuya, Isamu and … Sasuke. I wondered why he was here.

"Hey Sakura, any idea why Sasuke would be here?" I asked.

I saw her eyes get huge as she shook her head.

"Don't worry, Sakura. Those things take time." Rin cooed at her.

She gave a nod as she got up. She walked over and saw my table of weapons and medical supplies. I smiled as she examined each thing without really touching them.

"Kiyo, what's with the fans?" Sakura asked.

"Ah, that is the perfect weapon to have." I grinned.

I saw the confusion on both of their faces.

"I have managed to unarm a guy who had a sword. Ask Yamato. Apparently when that happened, the sword I sent flying almost hit him. Better yet ask Isamu about the one I disarmed and went in his direction." I went on.

"Wow."

"Anyway, the food is ready. Could you two be nice and wake the guys?"

They gave a nod and went into the living room. I dug out the bowls and utensils as the guys slowly dragged themselves in for food.

"Good afternoon my fierce army! Come and have some wonderful food."

"Kiyo, thanks for making us food but could you tone it down a little?" Kuya yawned.

"Sorry." I smirked.

Soon everyone was finding a place to sit after getting food.

"Looks like I'm missing the fun."

We looked up to see Tenzō walking in from the living room with Kakashi behind him.

"Hey! Yamato! Kakashi!"

"Nice lunch party." Kakashi said as he grabbed a bowl of food.

"Soo nice of you two to join us." I smirked.

"Why were you guys sleeping here anyway?" Rin asked.

"We had a special exercise last night. Kakashi had asked Isamu and I to test Naruto and Sasuke. Itachi came to watch. It was a night survival test." Kuya explained.

"Ah, so that's why I almost had all of the sleeping beauties here. Where's Naruto?" I asked.

"He's at his place sleeping." Kakashi said.

"So, why didn't you have Sakura there?"

"She was requested to be at the medic class today. Besides, sometimes it's good to start with two before you add three."

We heard a knock on the door. Tenzō went over to open it. Izuna and Konan came walking in.

"Hello ladies." Kuya called out.

"Kiyo." Izuna called out before tossing me a scroll.

I gave a sigh as I opened it. I started to roll in laughter as I read. I toss it to Rin, who handed it off to Sakura after reading it.

"What does this mean?" Sakura asked.

"Us girls get to have a mission." I grinned. "I think we should have some fun though."

I went into my other room and came back out with a scroll. I grabbed a pen and started to write.

"Ki… what are you up to?" Tenzō asked.

"I'm going to ask the Hokage for permission to use some things on the mission." I grinned.

"Uh oh."

"Don't worry, I promise to take good care of Rin, Sakura, Konan and Izuna."

I noticed that Itachi and Sasuke scowling. I nudged Tenzō and Kakashi and nodded in the direction of the Uchiha boys.

"So two anbus, a jōnin, a chūnin, and a genin. Interesting." Kakashi said.

I walked over to Itachi and Sasuke and leaned towards them.

"I promise to take good care of your girls." I whispered to them.

I saw their eyes get huge before I ran out the door laughing.

"Damn you Kiyo!" I heard.


Moments later

I appeared outside of the Hokage's office with the scroll in hand. I waited before I was called into the office.

"Lady Tsunade." I said with a bow.

"Kiyo. I see that you got the latest mission."

"Of course." I said as I handed her the scroll.

I tried to keep a straight face as she read over the request.

"I like it. Very well, let the girls know which names to use." she said. "How did you come up with some of these names?"

"I went off of the meaning of their significant other's anbu name."

I watched as she gave me a suspicious look. I let out a long sigh.

"Humor me then." she said.

"Rin is dating Amon. Amon means hidden. So, I think Nyxai meaning night love, would work nicely for her." I started.

Tsunade grinned and nodded for me to go on.

"Konan and Avis. Avis means bird. Alina means noble."

"Sakura isn't dating anyone who is anbu." Tsunade pointed out.

"No, but she does have a crush on a Uchiha." I grinned. "Besides, she might feel left out if she doesn't get an alias too."

"What's hers?"

"Tama, meaning jewel."

"So, hidden night love, noble bird and jewel. Interesting." she said as she wrote it down.

"Anyway, have fun at the Tanzaku Quarters. I'm going to have some of the guys on standby just incase we get word of trouble." she added.

"That's fine, as long as they don't come early and interfere. Oh, what is Konan's nin rank?"

"Chūnin. She is to be tested soon so, she'll be a jōnin if she passes."

"Ah. Thanks for your time then." I said with a bow.

"Oh, Kiyo…"

"Yes?"

"I wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten about you and Yamato. I hear great praise about the two of you. If things go well, I'm hoping to turn that into a reality. I just have a few more things to work out."

My eyes went huge on hearing that. I glanced at her and saw the sincerity in her face.

"Thank you, Lady Tsunade."


Next day

"Are you sure about this Kiyo?"

"Of course."

Sakura and Rin had stayed at my place the night before we were to leave on our mission. Rin and I were packing up our medical bags. I was trying not to laugh at Sakura as she was watching us.

"Here Sakura."

I handed her a scroll and lace fan. I laughed at the look on her face.

"There are two types of senbons in the scroll for you to use. White is a tranquilizer and black is poison; try not to mix them up. The fan can be use for more than one purpose." I explained.

I tossed Rin two vials of blue liquid.

"That is the antidote to the poison I use." I said.

"Why do we have to use an alias?"

"Well, I don't think that you're both well known outside of Konoha. It's to protect you just incase something was to happen. Konan get's an alias too. I'm too well known outside of the village and I'm not sure about Izuna." I explained.

"So who is who again?" Sakura asked.

"Rin is Nyxai. Sakura, you're Tama. Konan is Alina. We'll have to check with Izuna on which name to use but hers is Aimi. I have a feeling that we're going to go by how well recognized she will be." I said as I put Sakura's hair in a bun and added two white and two black senbons in it.

I grabbed my white sash and tied it around me to hide my chain belt. I hooked on my two fans and strapped on my tantō.

"That's a good idea." Sakura said.

"What is?"

"Your chain belt."

"Jealous?" I teased.

"No?"

I walked into my room and grabbed a different belt.

"Here Sakura." I said.

I handed her a silver metal belt. It alternated between circles and flower petals.

"You sure?"

"Of course. I think you would have more fun with it." I grinned.

She smiled as she wrapped it around her waist.

"We should go and meet the others." Rin called out.

We grabbed our bags and headed out.


Moments later

We reached the gates and found not only Konan and Izuna waiting for us but some of the guys too.

"Aaww, they guys are worried about us." I cooed.

I heard Rin and Sakura snickering behind me.

"There is nothing wrong with that." Itachi grinned.

"True. Don't worry, we'll be fine."

I watched as the guys gave the girls a hug, except for Sasuke. Something told me he was still unsure. I was slightly jealous but Tenzō had left earlier in the morning for his mission. It wasn't long before we took to the trees and headed to Tanzaku.


We reached Tanzaku by late afternoon. We checked into one of the rooms at the inn. After we dropped off our bags, we headed over to one of the restaurants to eat.

"Lady Seina, I didn't know you came around here." we heard.

I turned to see counselor Tomoki.

"It's not often, but I thought my friends would like a break from our village." I said carefully.

"Ah, you and the girls have a good time then. Just be careful of strange people." he advised before he walked away.

I glanced at the others and saw them trying to hold in their laughter. I felt better after we had gotten a table and ordered our food at the restaurant.

"Sakura." I whispered. "Are you alright?"

She gave me a weak smile as she nodded. I glanced at the others and shrugged.

"Ki?" she started.

"Hn?"

"Is alright if I'm nervous on a mission without the guys?"

"Of course. Think of this as a possibility to shine, Tama." I winked at her.

She gave me a bigger smile as our food came.


Hour later

We were on our way back to the inn…

"This is a lovely group of ladies."

We turned to see three guys approaching us. I gave out along sigh.

"Please excuse us, we're leaving." Izuna said sharply.

"This one is pretty." one said as he reached for Sakura.

I watched as she slapped the guy's hand away with the fan and flared it open to hide her scowl.

"Kuro, leave the pink one alone." said the first guy.

"If you say so Nori." Kuro grumbled.

"Get your hands off of me!" Konan growled.

"Or what?" cooed the third guy.

"Arashi…" Nori started.

"Hey!" Arashi yelled as Konan threw him over her shoulder and landed a ways down the road.

The girls started to snicker.

"You think that's funny?" Kuro growled as he lunged at Rin.

"I suggest you leave now." I growled at him as I appeared in between him and Rin.

"How?" he croaked out as I held my tantō to his neck.

"A lady never tells." I glared.

"Let's go Kuro." Nori grumbled.

Nori grabbed Kuro by the collar and headed to where Arashi landed. We watched as they left before we let out a sigh of relief.

"Let's get out of here." Izuna said.

We headed back to the inn.


Next day

I woke up to the sun shining in. I almost rolled off of the couch. I sat up and saw Izuna and Konan sleeping in one bed and Rin sleeping in the other. I realized Sakura was missing. I was about to jump out of bed when I heard the bathroom door opening. Sakura came walking out, rubbing her eyes.

"Morning Kiyo." she mumbled.

"Morning Sakura." I whispered.

"Kiyo, can we go for a walk and talk?"

"Sure we can."

We dressed and I left a note for the others before we left.

The morning air was nice and cool as we walked around Tanzaku. I could tell something was bothering Sakura, but I didn't know if she was up for talking yet.

"Kiyo, is it easy to be in love?" she blurted out.

I smirked as her eyes grew huge and she slapped her hand over her mouth.

"Is that what's bothering you?"

"I guess so, I'm just not sure of Sasuke."

"Ah. Let's put it this way, no one can tell you that you're in love or when, you just know."

"Like you and Yamato?"

"If you want to go with that example. Yeah."

"When did you know that you loved him?"

"It was during our mission to Kiri when we had to portray a married couple. The mission went well but it was after I was injured that I could tell something was there."

"What do you mean?"

"I could say something like, we get along or he makes me laugh or the small things he does. For me it was when he let me cry in his arms."

"You cried in his arms?"

"Yep. We were on that mission, one of rogues hit me and after it was all over, I was overwhelmed with emotion that he let me cry all night in his arms."

"Wow."

"It's different for everyone. The time I definitely knew for sure is when I was hospitalized and Yamato wouldn't leave my side."

I saw her small smile.

"So, do you like Sasuke?" I asked.

"I dunno. He's nice and been helpful when we spar, but he's got those fan girls."

"Don't worry about them. Be a friend and good teammate first. If your relationship with him grows, becomes something more, good. If not, then you have a very good friend."

"You think so?"

"Kakashi is one of my best friends and he's got a few fan girls. There is no rush for the two of you, so give it some time."

"Thanks Kiyo."

"You could always ask Konan or Rin about dating a Uchiha guy."

She turned away blushing.

"Anyway, we should head back and get ready to leave."


Hours later

We had everything pack and were leaving Tanzaku. We decided on leaving the opposite way we came and circling around the outside of the village before heading towards Konoha.

"What was the point of the mission?" Sakura asked.

"For us to at least make contact with the three targets, which we did. If we can eliminate them without too much commotion, that would be better." Izuna explained.

"Now Sakura, if anything happens, I want to give you a couple of options on what to do." I said.

"Oh?"

"You could hide, run for help, or fight."

"Why those?"

"I don't want you to feel like there is 'no' option if we have a confrontation. I want you to go with what you feel is best for you." I said.

"Besides, if we don't make it back safely there will be some unhappy Uchiha men." Rin teased.

"Yeah, that goes for everyone here but me." I smirked.

"You're just our fearless leader."

"Whatever. I get a mission with the Uchihas' girls."

I smiled as the others rolled in laughter.

"I see the ladies don't have any male protectors."

We turned and saw the guys from the night before.

"We don't need men to protect us." Izuna growled.

"That's too bad." Nori said. "We could make you an offer."

"No, thanks." Rin said coldly.

I watched as they walked around us, like hungry wolves. I realized one was missing and close to Sakura.

"Tama!"

Arashi jumped down and grabbed Sakura. She gave him a good kick in the shin causing him to drop her. She turned and knocked his feet out from under him.

"Why you little…"

He stopped moving. Rin had a hold of him with her shadow imitation technique. Konan sent off one of her paper birds to Konoha.

"Careful Nyxai." Konan whispered.

"Oohh, the girls are putting up a fight. Big mistake." Nori said.

He charged at Izuna but stopped. I left them to their genjutsu fight as I focused on Kuro. I deflected his kunais with my tanto. As soon as he got close enough, I jabbed a black senbon into his side. I could tell he was ignoring it.

"Damn it." Rin cried out.

"Hang in there Nyxai!" I yelled.

Her jutsu was starting to undo. Arashi started to move towards Rin.

"Tama! Black!" I yelled.

Sakura grinned as she pulled a black senbon out of her hair and threw it into Arashi's back. He turned and headed towards Sakura. She gave him a smirk as she pulled out a kunai.

"Worried about the pinkette?" Kuro purred at me.

"Nope." I grinned.

I moved my foot around his and tried to move his shoulder, so I could toss him away.

Pop!

I wasn't counting on him to tighten his grip at the last second. My shoulder popped out. I gritted my teeth in pain as he smirked at me.

"Mine now!" he said.

He pulled out his kunai and dropped his arm towards me.

Clang!

I saw the kunai fly out of his hand.

"No one hurts my sister!"

Sakura kicked him away from me and I dropped to the ground holding my left arm. As soon as she moved away from him, he fell over. Her eyes went huge as she turned to me.

"Black finally kicked in." I grinned. "Sister huh?"

"It felt right to say." she smiled.

"No one said that you have to be blood to be family."

She came over and helped me up. I saw that Kuro and Arashi lay dead on the ground. Sakura pointed towards Izuna. She was leaning against the tree and Konan had Nori restrained.

"Everyone alright?" I asked.

"We're fine." Rin said calmly. "You?"

"Popped my shoulder out." I said.

"Here."

Rin came up to me and grabbed a hold of my shoulder. One strong push and it popped back into place.

"Damn it Rin! That hurt!" I cried out.

"Sorry, but you knew it was coming."

"But still, damn!"


Later on

We got closer to Konoha with the one rogue that we caught. Rin had used my sash as a makeshift sling for my arm. We were praising Sakura for her fighting performance. Izuna wouldn't say what kind of genjutsu she used on Nori. Konan said that as soon as Izuna released him from the jutsu, he started to babble about some nonsense. She then proceeded to restrain him with her paper jutsu.

"What in world happened to you guys?"

We glanced over and saw Itachi, Sasuke and Kakashi waiting for us.

"We ran into some minor trouble." I said. "Kakashi, you should be proud of Sakura, she's quite good."

"Trouble my ass!" Kuya scolded as he appeared behind us. "Just look at you Kiyo!"

"What? I've had worse. I just popped my shoulder in and out." I yelled back.

"Kuya, calm down. She's fine." Kakashi said.

"We got Konan's message." Shisui said as he appeared next to Kuya. "I must say we saw an impressive performance."

"You better have your shoulder looked at." Kuya said sternly.

"Of course." I sighed.

"Sakura, are you okay?" Sasuke asked.

"I'm fine." she said sullenly.

"Come on, I'll walk you home." he said.

He took her hand as they headed off towards her place.

"Go Tama!" I yelled.

Sakura shook her head and gave a wave. We rolled in laughter when they were out of earshot.

"Did we miss anything?" Rin asked.

"Well maybe?" Itachi said.

I saw the exchange between the guys.

"What happened?" I prodded.

"Kiyo, we tried our best to save as much as we could." Kuya started.

"What happened?"


To be revealed in the next chapter...

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