So this is probably the final chapter! I'm not sure if I want to make another chapter. Because if I do then I might want to work on a sequel and so on. But I really hope you all like this!
please enjoy(:
"Open the doors." Tsunade demanded the two guards as we approached the room "So do you remember the hand signs?"
"Hai." I said with a firm nod "I'm ready." Looking ahead to the tall double doors
"We will find that scroll." Kakashi said as I gave him a small smile "I will find that scroll to bring you back."
Silence filled the hall way as we all calmly remembered this last moment together.
"Alright." I said as I walked to the door. Determination running through every part in my body. Bringing me to the strongest point my body will ever experience.
"Sakura.." Naruto began slowly as I glanced over my shoulder "I.. Umm.." He was never good when it came to letting someone go. He was rubbing the back of his head looking down trying to avoid everyone's gaze
"Remember I will always be there." I gave a small smile as they opened the doors. I walked in silently. Once I passed the doors to the other side they sealed shut. I walked to edge of the platform steadily, preparing myself for when I looked down. Knowing the sight I was to see wouldn't allow me to be happy.
They were all worn. Some looked dead from chakra exhaustion. Their bodies where about to collapse any second to die right then and there. The jutsu is sucking out every last drop of chakra. Every ounce of their life.
I quickly jumped down to an open spot and began forming the proper hand signs. I couldn't just stand there with the thought that my friends put themselves into this torturous event. I didn't want them to suffer alone, as I was a missing piece in their group. Yet soon enough, I became another victim of this jutsu.
Me being the only one with the full chakra supply, the jutsu pulled more from me without my conceit. Quickly wearing both inner and myself out within seconds. No matter how hard I tried to keep a decent amount flowing to support the jutsu, my chakra was gone within seconds.
"Sakura?" My name was called weakly from the man beside me. His voice was so soft and weak, for if the room wasn't silent I couldn't have heard him in the first place.
I glanced over as I met the friendly eyes of Deidara "I made it back." He was worn. His bright blue eyes are turning dark from exhaustion. Dark circles forming under his eyes, they stood out against his now pale skin. It was nice to see a smile form on his dead looking face.
"Sakura... Why did you join?" Leader asked. It took me a moment to relies that he spoke.
"I wouldn't leave you guys behind." I said as I finally looked at each.
Leader, never giving off any emotion. Even though, if you knew him well enough, you can read him like a book. He was worried. He knew this was most likely the end. As even a God like himself cannot escape from this. He was worried about Konan. His angel. She was the same as him.
If those two are worried. Then it brings everyone to not accept hope.
Hidan, he gave me a blank look. I couldn't see anything in his eyes. He didn't even have his usual cocky smirk. Or the dreadful glint in his eyes. There was nothing. His God probably can't save him from this. He gave up on him probably? Who knows. He then gave me a sad look, as if finally seeing me. He closed his eyes slowly turning his head down. As if he knew this last prayer would go unheard for everyone.
His look out of everyone had the biggest impact on me.
The Akatsuki. Once strong enemies of the Leaf. Are all sitting here dying to protect it. All over two men. Orochimaru. Tobi. We will all see you in hell. Those thoughts, I knew everyone was thinking.
"This is it." Leader said as everyone started to stand up. "Join in the center."
We all walked to each other. Forming a circle in the middle of the room.
"Sakura?" Konan asked. I looked at her to continue "You didn't have to do this."
I didn't reply. I only gave her a bright smile. She seemed distant. Then slowly I see her return it slowly. This family will die as one. As we die to protect each other.
We joined our hands in the middle palms straight. Pinky touching thumb. Forming another small circle inside the one we made of our bodies. Our chakra was leaving our bodies to form in the middle. Soon a bright light of blue with small hints of other colors shot out to the sky.
It was a giant pillar of chakra. Of our chakra. The massive amount of chakra left so fast. We all glanced at each other as we could feel the life leaving our bodies. Soon stone started to cover our hands. Slowly leading up our arms.
This is it. There is no turning back from this now. We are going to die here. Our bodies will be stone. Never leaving this place. Forever as a remembrance that one of the most powerful jutsus happened. To kill one man. Well two in our case.
"We did it." Leader said as we felt the life of Orochimaru and Tobi die off to the world "Now it's our turn."
"Akatsuki.." I said "Thank you. For everything."
Tsunades point of view;
"Die Orochimaru!" I yelled slamming my fist into him. Watching him fly back into a building.
"Wrong me." He said from behind as I quickly turned. I wasn't fast enough as his snakes wrapped tightly around my body. Sending me to the ground helpless.
"Get these off of me!" I struggled. I couldn't break free. No matter how much chakra I used into my strength.
"You know I can't do that." He hissed as he towered over me. "Now, watch as your village falls before your eyes."
"You have to stop!" I yelled as we both sensed a sudden spike in chakra
"What the hell?!" He yelled looking toward the tower as a sudden pillar of light shot through the ground "No this can't be."
"That's pure chakra..." I whispered as I looked at the bright, lite blue, white light.
Suddenly a strong pulse left the pillar sending everyone flying off their feet. Raising dust and small pieces of debris flying into the air.
"No!" I heard Orochimaru yell as the light soon covered the whole village. Even with your eyes closed, all you could see was white.
It disappeared as soon as it appeared.
After the shock worn off, I stood slowly as I looked across the broken village. Seeing many Leaf ninja stand slowly joining me. There was no enemies within sight.
I looked to where I last saw Orochimaru. His body was stone. "Bastard." I said as I channeled chakra to my fist smashing his statue to pieces. "This is finally over." I whispered as a soft, cool wind blew over the land.
"Tsunade!" Naruto yelled as he and everyone else ran up to me.
They all waited for my response. All staring silently. Waiting for my reaction.
I grabbed my Hokage hat cover thing. I stared at it for a long moment. Deep in thought with something I couldn't comprehend. I gave a small smile as I looked at Naruto. I placed it on top of his head.
"Wha..?" He questioned
"Bring everyone to the center of the village. Bring the civilians out of protection." I said as they did what they were told. "Naruto follow me."
"Wait... Tsunade!" He quickly caught up to me "What does this mean?"
"Shut up and wait kid." I said as we walked to the balcony of the tower. Waiting for everyone to join in the center.
"Lady Hokage." An anbu appeared beside me. "Everyone has gathered."
I gave a simple nod as he disappeared. I walked to the railing looking over to the horizon.
"Citizens of the Village Hidden in the Leaves!" I began looking over the silent people below "As your Fifth Hokage. I am glad to inform you of this victorious day." Pause "The threat against our village is now gone. Never again will they rise against us." I took a slow deep breath "The times of this current war is over. We will use this time to recover. Time to morn of the ones we lost in this horrid war." I looked over at Naruto. Sticking my hand out for him to join next to my side "I am resigning my place. As your new Hokage. The sixth Hokage! He will help us rise from the ashes our enemies covered us in! He will lead us to continue as the strong village we are!"
I paused looking at everyone then to Naruto. "Well Hokage." I took a few steps back "It's your time."
"YEAH!" Naruto yelled as he jumped in the air. The sudden change of mood seemed to have everyone relies we won.
The amount of cheers the people gave off was the loudest and happiest this village has ever been.
I turned walking into the tower. Walking down the silent halls leading towards the back.
I stood infront of two locked doors. I was afraid of what I will see inside.
A hand on my shoulder broke me of my thoughts "Lets open it.." Naruto whispered as I gave a small nod.
Author point of view
The doors slowly slid open as the two silently walked in. Never wanting to disturb what was inside. Both walking to the sun lit room, seeing as nothing was damaged except for the hole in the ceiling where the pillar once stood.
They each jumped from the door down to the bottom. Landing as softly as they could. Each standing side to side. Staring at what stood in the center.
No words were shared as more people began to stand at their side.
Many ninja stood around the edge of the room. Each silently had one idea in mind as they channeled their chakra to the ground. Rising themselves and the statues from the hole.
Rising from the dark. For everyone to see. For everyone to remember.
A memorial was placed around the statues. The story of who they were traveled fast and wide.
As the current Hokage stood before a small gathering of people. He spoke after a long moment of silence "Few will know the real reason they gave their lives. We will stand strong and never forget who they were. We will never let their... Bond be lost in history.
They made a story for themselves.
It started with one girl. Blindly chasing a dream.
A blinded dream that turned clear as ever.
A blinded dream... That saved us all."
"Sakura..." He whispered for only him to hear.
His voice grew stronger as he spoke "The Akatsuki!" He waved his hand to the statue of them standing in the middle of the memorial garden.
Small cheers shot through the crowd. Some crying, some silent, some celebrating their memory.
Each member stood proud and tall. No fear was shown anywhere in their stone body.
Each was proud. Each was strong. Never had a statue seem so emotional. Courage and love was seen through everyone.
"It's beautiful Sakura." Naruto said giving one last glance at her. "You proved us all wrong." He gave a bright smile "Believe it!"
Alright so like I said before; I don't know if I will make another chapter or not. I'm actually thinking about making this into a sequel but like I said. I'm not sure how I will go on with it.
But please review!(: