Chapter 12

AN: This chapter is rated T+ (for mild cursing)

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

Chapter 12

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Thank God we're being sent on a mission! I've been going fucking nuts this past week! The last bit of action I had was my ANBU test. I would admit that after my little dream walking adventure in Sasuke's fucked up head had managed to upset me, so some fresh air and a little blood shed will put me back at ease.

Myself, along with the rest of the team including the Hyuga and Sai are now all gathered in Tsunade's office waiting for Kakashi and to be debriefed. Neji still looks like he has a stick perpetually stuck up his ass, that's fine with me as long as he minds his own business.

"Sorry I'm late guys, I got lost..."

"Cut the bullshit Kakashi-sensei dattabayo!"

"I bet he was masterbating, beautiful says it's healthy but I'm still..."

"Tch"

"I'm on a team with a bunch of idiots." the Hyuga mumbles.

"WOULD ALL OF YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP SO I CAN READ THE MISSION!"

Tsunade must not have had her morning sake. This is beginning to bore me, I just want to leave the village already.

"The mission is to take down a terrorist organisation and rescue four Suna shinobi if they are alive . This group has recently claimed ownership to the bombings of smaller civilian villages surrounding the outskirts of Suna but reports state that they have been in operation for some time now. The Kazekaze has requested assistance as the team that was sent in to infiltrate the terrorist cell has not been heard of since. Two days have already passed after they failed to report in.

The team consisted of four Suna shinobi, one of which is Gaara's brother, Kankurō. As you can see why your team was requested.

This is a classified S-Rank mission, you would meet with Gaara on the outskirts of Suna, where he will debrief you on the known whereabouts of the organisations' key members. Take them down with whatever means necessary.

You are to leave immediately. Dismissed "

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"Let's make camp here for the night, we should get to this village by tomorrow evening where we will meet up with Gaara." the lazy copy ninja said pointing to a spot on the map.

"Sakura, you are new to the team technically so let's go through the code names while we have the time. We do not use our real names while we're on any missions, especially when using communication devices.

Mine is Hound, Sasuke is Hwak, Naruto is Fox, Neji is Lion and Sai is Snake." he rattled of as each one of them pulled out their respective masks when their name was called.

We're all dressed in traditional ANBU gear, but I have to admit that I'm feeling very constricted in mine so I will be changing first chance I get. Tsunade asked that I wear it at least once to make sure I'm 100% comfortable in it; I did and I'm not so I have the ok to break uniform code.

They all have the tattoo on their arms, though mine is fake. I don't want to be marked by anything as my skin is already occupied, so I cast a genjutsu on the ninja tasked with tattooing my skin.

"wow, you guys sure picked some awesome code names." I smiled as I rubbed the back of my head in a Naruto-esque manner.

"Mine is Rabbit."

"Aaahh Sakura-chan, that's very uhh cute dattabayo." he chuckles nervously.

"That's bound to strike fear into the hearts of the enemy" the Uchiha deadpans.

"whatever"

"I like it, it suits you."

"that's nice Sakura, where did you get the mask? it's not from us." the copy nin asked as he eyeballed by mask suspiciously.

"I earned it." I responded cryptically. He is way to nosey for his in good.

"OK then. Sasuke, Neji and Sai, go scout the area. We would set up camp."

After we set up our camp, we cooked a simple dinner and settled in for the night. I got first watch so I chose to sit on a rock high enough to get a good view of our surroundings.

It's not long before my quiet is disturbed by the Uchiha. It's about time he confronted me, he has avoided me since I discharged him two days ago.

With my back turned to him I asked lightly "What do I owe the pleasure Sasuke?"

"We need to talk."

"what could we possibly have to talk about?" I teased lightly. I felt his leg brushed against mine as he sat down next to me. The Uchiha is certainly getting bold, I smirked to myself.

"You have changed Sakura."

"Ya don't say!" I respond with mock surprise.

"Tch."

"I'm just messing with you, people change Sasuke, what did you expect? Chase after you forever?" I say as I turned my head to meet his gaze, my eyebrows lifting in amusement.

"No, but I didn't expect you to become like this." he said as he eyeballed me.

"Beg your pardon?

"You could have just fought me."

"Yea, but where's the fun in that?"

"Since when dangling information about my brother is fun? "

"Since you still haven't made any movements against him. What have you been doing these past five years Sasuke? Has Ayame's pussy been keeping you busy?" I tease, knowing full well he is still a virgin.

"Tch, I've been training and Ayame and I are not together."

"Does she know that?" I chuckle lightly

"Yes, we are still friends." aww, how cute.

"That's awesome. So tell me Sasuke, how is the hunt for your dear brother?"

"He is apparently running a group of rogue ninja, they call themselves Akatsuki. They are reported to wear black cloaks with red clouds."

"so basically you know they have a cool name and poor fashion sense"

"whatever." he mumbled with a pout.

"And have you investigated anything before your brother went nuts and murdered your Clan?"

"There is nothing to investigate, he told me why he did it while he tortured me in his tsukuyomi."

"And you believed him? I think it's bullshit." looks like I succeeded in striking a nerve. He looks furious, honestly, he can be such a little bitch.

"Care to explain why?" he asked through clenched teeth.

"I've been doing some thinking about the massacre a while now and I can't help but find faults in his reasoning and implementation of murdering a bunch of folks just for shits and giggles one random night. I mean, think about it. Like really stop and think about it.

First of, What did he have to prove by killing everyone and leaving you alive because you were 'not worth' killing? I mean, what five year old is worth killing? And correct me if I'm wrong, but did he not ask you to get stronger to come and avenge your clan by killing him? Why would he do that? Why leave you alive to get strong if you're not worth the effort in the first place? It makes zero sense and I call total bulshit on it.

Secondly, though he is strong, murdering an entire Clan large enough to be it's own village, filled with other sharingan users and the police force would definitely require assistance, so unless your brother is in league with the devil, you should be looking for multiple murderers.

And last but not least, your brother was an ANBU operative at a very young age. A young prodigy, strongest of his secretive clan and future head of said secretive clan; now if I was a head of a top secret organization, digging my claws into that pot of gold would certainly be very lucrative for me, don't you think? Especially if I have ulterior motives for the 'good of the village'.Does that not sound familiar?

"Hun"

"Sasuke, who placed Sai on our team when I left?

"Root."

"Exactly. How did they bypass the Hokage?"

"The council."

"Now we're getting somewhere; who has the authority to make hospital records disappear right under Tsunade's nose?"

"Hospital records? What are you talking about?"

"Every single person who dies within the village has a record of his/her death, everyone except your entire fucking clan."

"Root, I'm so stupid, why I never thought of this before!"

"You have become obsessed with gaining strength, but physical strength isn't everything Sasuke. You have to start asking yourself some hard questions and start getting answers cause you are going nowhere very fast."

"You're the first person to speak so openly about the massacre."

"Don't you think that's strange?"

"As soon as I get back home, I will ask the Hokage to launch an investigation into Root's possible connections with my brother and the massacre. Things are not adding up now that I've looked at it from a different angle."

"Wow, hold on to your underwear. You would really have to be stupid to go balls out and start digging up shit someone clearly wants buried. Stop and think. Trust me when I say less is more especially when it comes to digging up buried truths and hidden lies."

"Ahh, you are right. You could give Shikamaru a run for his money."

"I'm very experienced when it comes to finding out things I'm not supposed to find out."

"let me guess, don't ask."

"ask no questions and I'll tell you lies."

"so annoying " he grunted with a slight smirk.

"I think this is the longest conversation we've ever had."

"Tch. Are you going to keep avoiding me now.?"

" I was just giving you the distance you always wanted. It's not like we're friends."

"the, don't be an idiot, of course we're friends."

Getting up from my spot, I turn and start to walk away. With my back to him I turn my head and said in my most seductive voice

"When have we ever been friends, Sasuke?" and left him there with a stupid look on his face.

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We made it to the Kazekage's camp not to long after sunset the next day. As we first set foot on the camp grounds we were rushed to Gaara's tent.

He had an impressive set up for being in a tent. We found him standing at the head of a large table surrounded by a couple of shinobi pointing out spots on the map. A few more were behind him studying a bunch of photos pinned up on a board and two guys fidgeting with radio equipment in the farthest corner.

His shaggy head of red hair lifted and locked eyes with Naruto as we approached him.

"Thank you for getting here so quickly. We don't have time to waste, I'll debrief you immediately." the Kazekage said in a no nonsense tone. He looked like shit, probably haven't slept or eaten in awhile.

"We understand."

"We'll get him back Gaara, believe it!" trust Naruto to be the optimistic fool. For all we know, Kankuro could be rotting in a shallow grave along with the rest of his team, but who am I to burst anyone's bubble.

"Thank sit.." he gestures towards the empty chairs around the large table. Laid out on the table was a map and some photographs of, I'm guessing, the leaders of the terror cell.

These are the known leaders of the terrorist organisation whose name still remains unknown. The ugly one is called Giichi, he is a rogue nin from Ame, he is a water ninjutsu user, he has a major grudge against Suna after his family was killed in action by our forces.

This one is called Itsuki, a lightning user, we don't know where he came from or what grudge he has against anyone. We do know he is a remorseless killer, he slaughtered every man, woman and child in the village we a currently camped in.

This one, he said as he tapped on a picture of a slender woman with jaw length black hair cut at an angle, extenuating her sharp features with a black rimmed glasses sitting on her angelic face. She is the one we have spotted, our spies say she would be meeting a supplier of weapons at this nightclub, he said tapping on the map, in Ame in the next two days.

She is to be taken in and interrogated. Use whatever means necessary, I do not give a fuck if she lives or dies. My brother and his team was last known to be tracking her dealings with the terrorist cell when they failed to make contact with us.

Reports say they have an estimated 60 men to be working with them. That shouldn't be a problem for you guys, you are the best Konoha has to offer.

"You bet your ass dattabayo!"

WACK!

"Quiet Naruto."

"Sakura, it's good to see you, it's been a long time. Looks like you are tasked with saving my brother's life yet again, I hope you let him down easy when he proposes again."

"Maybe I'll take him up on his offer this time" I joke. I can feel Sasuke's eyes burning holes into the back of my head. I forgot he wasn't with Naruto and I when we went on that mission.

"You seem rather sure he's still alive." the Hyuga asked quietly.

"He is the brother of the Kazekage, he would be held prisoner for ransom."

"We will do our best Gaara." Kakashi responds solemnly. He of all people should know the slim chance of recovering Kankuro alive.

"I trust you packed accordingly?" a series of nods and yeas was heard from the group except from the blonde idiot who was scratching his head not knowing what the fuck Gaara was talking about.

"I don't know what my cousin sees in you." Neji says while shaking his head in disappointment.

"He has no dick to pleasure her with, so I don't know either." the social retard says with a smile.

"fucking idiots."

"Naruto, how many times have I told you about being prepared for missions?."

"Hey guys relax, I have an outfit for him. I got your back Naruto!" I say with a massive grin and a thumbs up.

"You're the best Sakura-chan!" he won't be saying that when he sees the outfit.

"Alright, let's move out."

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Sasuke

Leaning against the window of the room we rented a couple of blocks away from the nightclub we're about to infiltrate, I stare blankly at the crowds of people rushing about in the rain.

I fucking hate Ame, this place is a miserable wasteland of concrete and water, as it's always raining here. I need to stay focused on the mission but the conversation I had with the frustratingly evasive pink haired kunoichi keeps coming to the forefront of my mind.

I can't believe I've been so fucking stupid! All these years I've been looking outside the village for answers when I should be looking in. I have to go about this carefully, if my suspicions are correct, I could find myself in a lot of problems.

Sakura had proven to be quite intelligent so I'll just have to convince her to assist me. That is easier said than done as she continues to treat me like.. sighing deeply, like how I treated her. She is right to call me out on us never being friends. I never wanted to be her friend. The things I imagined doing to her, no friend would ever think of doing to another friend. I'll have to worry about that when we get back home, as I would have a lot of work to do.

We all went to our rooms to change for the setting. I'm dressed in an all black suit, black button up shirt, no tie. I fucking hate those things. I hate these suits as well as they constrict my movement. I'm the first to get ready, quickly followed by Neji.

He wears a suit as well and looks equally uncomfortable in it. His suit is Navy with a black button up shirt, only he wears a matching tie and dark shades to hide his obvious eyes. He just sits quietly in a corner waiting on the others.

Hearing the tell tale clicking of heels, my heart speeds up in anticipation of seeing her all dressed up. She is no longer the skinny little girl we grew up with, she is a woman now. Turning my head in her direction with intentions to shamelessly ogle my teammate. Eyes bulging out of my head in shock as I nearly shit myself...

"What the fuck... NARUTO!"

"Fuck you teme!I saw you checking me out just now, so don't give me any bullshit! Besides, Sakura - chan says I look hot." the blonde idiot says as he struck a sexy pose. I want to vomit.

I was so furious and stupefied by the dope's antics, I didn't hear when the guys on the team came into the room to see what the commotion is.

"I knew it, Kiba owes me 500 yen." Sai said with a smile. He comes in trying to fix his tie and failing at it as it's bent awkwardly to the side. He has on a charcoal suit with navy shirt.

Kakashi lazily strolls in a silver grey suit and black button ups, his mask still in place.

"I agree with Sakura, you do look hot."

Naruto is unfortunately dressed in a skin tight sleeveless white mini dress with very low neckline exposing his\her large cleavage. White strappy heels and His/her hair blonde hair tumbling down his\her back in a mass of bouncy curls and he\she went far enough to wear make to complete the look

"Shit, I owe Shikamaru 700 yen."

"I really don't know what my cousin sees in you."

"All of you can fuck off! What goes down in Ame, stays in Ame, got it dattabayo!" he\she screeched in a high pitched girly voice.

"I agree with Naruto. Let's run through the plan and head out, I think it's best we get there before her and her men."

I feel all the blood in my head rush to my other head. Holy. Fucking. Shit. Definitely not the skinny girl I grew up with I think as I Unknowingly activate my sharingan to burn this image of her into my memory.

Her feet are encased in an open toe laced up black boots stopping just after her ankles. I take my time to drag my eyes up her long toned exposed legs to meet the straight edge of a very very short skin tight black dress, with slits on both sides riding high enough to glimpse her hip bone. Is she wearing fucking panties under there?

I know she's not wearing a bra. The saving grace of this scrap of cloth you call a dress is that the neckline is high and it has long sleeves. Her hair is piled in a high messy bun with braids interwoven between, her bangs are brushed low, and her seal hidden with makeup. My thoughts are interrupted when she turns her back to me. My eyes are met with the smooth expanse of skin as her entire back is exposed for everyone to see as she turns to fix Sai's tie.

Fuck! I should have worn a tie. What the fuck is she thinking wearing something like that to go out in public. My thoughts quickly changing from lust to anger. I can see her nipples outlined in that get up. Any man could run his filthy hands over the soft skin of her back and legs. She has some curves on her that could kill, I've never noticed how round and firm her ass is, fuck I just want those legs wrapped around me...

She turns back to meet my gaze with teasing smirk and raised eyebrow.

"Now that Sasuke has finished eye fucking me, can we get this show on the road?"

"Tch"

I can feel Kakashi and Naruto's hard gaze but I just ignore them. Sakura is right, we need to start the mission.

As Kakashi hands out the radios, he goes through the plan.

"We enter separately at different time points as to not to rouse suspicion. Sakura and Naruto will go on together after we spot the target."

"why do they get to go in together?" I ask

"because we're the dick bait Sasuke" the pink haired vixen replied smugly as she slid her hand down the curve of female Naruto's ass. "

I frown at her vulgar explanation, just the thought of strange men touching her is pissing me off.

" Naruto, no matter what I do or what any man attempts to do, you cannot blow your cover, so keep your shit together."

"She's right Naruto, can you handle it?"

"I can handle it dattabayo! The pervy sage had me do this a couple of times to get information."

That's fucked up. And here I thought Kakashi was a pervert. Kakashi looks like he wants to faint after hearing his idiot student's antics.

"pay up Neji." Sai says with a smile as the disgruntled Hyuga digs into his wallet to pay his lost bet.

"if you get an opportunity to take her, you all know the location of the interrogation site. If anyone spots a problem, do not hesitate to say so. Please remember to use only your code names, OK Naruto?"

"hehe, yea Kakashi - sensei"

"Move out."

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AN: Finally I posted it! I actually finished this yesterday but I decided to stop the chapter here. The good news is that half of the other chapter is already written. Yay!

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