SAKURA UCHIHA AND FAMILY

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CHAPTER 25

It had been a month after Sakura's kidnapping and this was the first time they got any leads about Sakura. Sasuke was very restless throughout the way to the Sand Village. Once when Naruto suggested everyone to take rest, Sasuke yelled at him. Everyone could see Sasuke's impatience to rescue Sakura.

"How much more do we have to go?" Naruto asked Tsunade as they reached the opening of the forest of the sand Village.

"As per Gaara's direction, we only need fifteen minutes to reach there." Tsunade replied. Sasuke increased his speed and everyone followed him. They stopped when they reached a large pine tree. From there they had a clear view of Daiki's mansion.

Tsunade frowned; her gut was telling her that something was wrong. She had expected to see guards stationed outside the mansion for security, but she couldn't see a single guard. Also, she couldn't see anyone moving inside the palace. The mansion was eerily silent.

Refocusing her eyes from the mansion to her group she said, "Do you all remember the plan?" Everyone nodded their head. Their plan was to silently rescue Sakura without alerting Daiki since they had less manpower.

"Ok then, let's move." Tsunade ordered.

Everyone split up and moved in five different directions. Tsunade went in through the open window. The room was empty. She stealthily moved to the door, her kunai ready in her hands. She pushed open the door slowly so as not to make any noise. Peering in through the space, she searched for any guards, but there was nothing.

Tsunade narrowed her brows, yes, something is definitely wrong. Still alert she progressed along the hallway which was also empty. She stilled suddenly, she could see a silhouette of a person on the other side. She gripped her kunai in her hand and lunged at the person. Before she could insert her weapon into him, his hands closed over her wrist tightly. However, she effectively slashed his arm.

"Ouch!" The person below her groaned painfully. It was very familiar voice. Where have I heard this voice?

"Grandma Tsunade you cut me!" The person whined. Tsunade immediately straightened up.

"Naruto?" She sighed heavily.

Naruto stood up scratching his cut on the arm. She scanned the surrounding, even after so much commotion there was still no sign of any person. This heightened her suspicion.

"You didn't see anyone, did you?" Tsunade asked. Naruto shook his head negatively, "No. There is not even an ant in this mansion."

"That's because they have moved away from here." Tsunade elucidated.

Naruto raised his eyebrows in mystification, "So you are saying that Sakura is not here?" Tsunade nodded her head, "Yes. They already knew of our arrival."

"What? So where did they take Sakura?" Naruto asked, concerned.

"I don't know Naruto but we will find that out soon."

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No! Where are you Sakura?

He slammed open every door but there was no sign of Sakura or any other person. He searched every damned room.

He ran upstairs where they had decided to meet. "Sakura?" Sasuke asked.

Everyone shook their head negatively.

"No one is there in the mansion." Shikamaru averred.

Kakashi nodded his head, "Yes, it seems like they knew about our plan."

"But how? Only we know about this." Naruto asked in confusion.

"Unless someone amongst us is giving him information." Tsunade said.

"Who? Who knows about this plan other than us?" Sasuke left the question hanging.

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Daiki and his companions stood in the shadows of the trees and watched the shinobis from the Konoha searching his mansion.

So the report I received was correct. They really did get evidence about Sakura. But who gave them this information? I made sure that the guests didn't know the reality of Sakura's situation. So who was it?

He gestured his guards silently that they should return back before they get caught. Daiki returned back to his new place contented. It was located very deep in the forest. Daiki scanned the surroundings before entering the hidden cave. Making sure that no one followed him, he placed an invisible charm over the cave.

"I was right, am I not?" A haughty feminine voice echoed in the room. Daiki nodded to Mai unperturbed. Mai smiled arrogantly, "I told you I am always right."

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"Why did you come here? I think I already answered your question that day itself." Daiki stated without looking at his guest.

"Yes, you did. But I have very important information that could save your life."

This got his attention. Daiki snapped his head up and stared at the blond haired girl in front of him, who crossed her legs and sat on the couch with attitude.

"The Hokage of Konoha and her group are making plans to ambush you tonight." Mai said. He raised his eyebrows in disbelief.

"What if it's not true?" Daiki asked, his green eyes piercing into Mai's to search the truth.

"It's for you to decide if you want to listen to me or not. But you know once you get captured by them, you won't have any release." Mai stated coolly. "Let's make a deal." Mai continued.

"What deal?"

"If I am right then you will have to do as I say if not...then I will do anything you say. But I must also remind you that I am always right." Mai laughed haughtily.

Daiki mused on what Mai said and then agreed to it.

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Sakura's freedom didn't last for too long. As soon as the party finished Daiki locked her back in the dungeon. However, this time she was hopeful that someone will come and rescue her from his clutches. She tried to escape many times, but it was fruitless.
Sakura however examined the whole palace so that she could use it for future escape.

She was working on her escape plan when a guard opened the door. There were two guards, one of them came forward and twisted her hands back while the other cuffed it. Sakura squirmed and thrashed in their hold. They dragged her out of the dungeon. She was surprised to see the guards and servants moving here and there. Soon Daiki came into her view. He was directing his servants to move all his belongings into a carriage.

Seeing her he came and stood before her. He gestured his head to the guards, "Put her in my carriage."

Sakura scowled when he ordered her as a sack of potato. She thrashed in the guard's arm and glared at Daiki, "Where are you taking me?" She demanded.

Daiki came forward and stuck her loose pink strand behind her ear, "We don't want your friends, finding us, do we now?" Sakura's eyes widened in realization, Temari has passed the information to Konoha they were coming for her.

"Wait for me in the carriage, Princess." He said huskily. She glared at him, her eyes shimmering red from anger.

"No! Let me go you basterd."

Daiki ignored her outburst and ordered the guards to take her to the carriage. The guards pulled her roughly to the horse-carriage. She squirmed and twisted in the guard's arm angrily.

"Leave me alone! You-mmfmm" They gagged her mouth with a piece of cloth effectively cutting off her protest.

They tossed her into the carriage. She fell face-first into to it as her hands were tied behind her. She struggled to get up, she curled her legs to get a purchase on the floor and with the support of it she pushed herself up. Suddenly she realised she wasn't alone in the carriage.

Sakura's eyes widened in surprise. "Mmf?" (You?)

Mai smirked at her. "Hello Sakura, how was your stay?" She said with a malevolent smile.

Sakura snarled at her. She drew her legs together and pounced on Mai, who was caught off guard by it. Mai screamed and fell back with Sakura on top of her. Mai's head collided with the floor with a sickening crack. Sakura elbowed Mai in her chest, earning her a painful cry from Mai. Sakura was sure that it would bruise Mai badly.

Before Sakura could give another painful blow a large hand snaked around her waist and tugged her back. She contorted in the person's arm.

Abruptly Sakura found herself on her back with a hard body holding her down. She glowered at the person as her chest heaved from the adrenaline rush.

Daiki's green eyes twinkled in fascination and amusement of the situation. He turned his head to the guards and motioned to the trembling Mai, "Take her to the Medic."

Mai held her chest in one hand and her bloodied nose with the other. She glared at Sakura, who was still lying on the floor with Daiki on top of her, "You bitch! Kill her Daiki. I want her dead!" She screamed.

Daiki rolled his eyes and directed the guards to take her away impatiently. The guards left with Mai leaving them in an uncanny silence.

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So how was this chapter? I am delighted to have kicked Mai's ass;)

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