We're tied together by our souls Chapter 26

A disclaimer; I do not own Naruto and we all know I will never do that.

Sakura wanted answers. She was confused, but a part of her was happy. Minato had actually kissed her. It had come as a shock to her. Why would he do that? Did he know her feelings? Or did he like her? Sakura bit on her lower lip and focused on Minato. He didn't let her go, he was focusing on her, every single move she made. Sakura had some difficulty breathing properly, but who would blame her? One gorgeous man had just kissed her out of nowhere.

Minato studied every move she did, he had taken a risk, but damn he was willing to take that. His feelings for her was too difficult to ignore any longer and he had yearned to taste her lips, and looking at Sakura, he might not fearing being rejected. Sakura was an open book when it comes to her emotions, however, she had done her best at hiding it, but he could see them in her eyes. The time he has spent time with Sakura, it had been a wonderful time. She had helped him to understand what happened that night wasn't his fault. She had made him see that, sure Naruto might haven't had the best childhood, but, Naruto had managed and now won over the people to believe in him truly. He had saved them. Naruto didn't hate the village because how they threatened him in the past. She had been his light in the dark and now Minato didn't want to lose her.

Sakura blinked, moving slightly. She swallowed and tried to speak only it come out as a whisper. "Why?"

Minato leaned forward, his forehead against hers, making Sakura breath hitch her eyes widen. Minato looked into her eyes, never once breaking the contact, his lips itched, almost breaking into a grin. "Well, Sakura-Chan, you know when a person kiss someone, they like that person" He teased her. Sakura blushed and tried to look away, but Minato reached up and moved her face, facing him again. "You're adorable, no need to look away"

Sakura felt herself getting warmer in the face. Looking up, she saw him, looking at her with mischief in his eyes. "Minato…" Sakura sighed and tried to ignore the blush. She had no idea that Minato could be such a flirt. "I love you"

Sakura eyes widen in shock, looking at Minato who looked back at her with a serious expression on his face. She felt his grip on her tighten, to get her closer to him. She was too shocked to say anything. The man she had feelings for had confessed his feelings for her just like that. Minato leaned forward, pressing small kisses on her jaw until he reached for her ear, whispering to her.

"You're like an opened book to me Sakura, but I rather hear it from you" Sakura sighed, her eyes closed, tilting her head backwards, giving Minato access to her neck. Her hands grabbed his arm. Minato took the opportunity and kissed her throat lightly, earning a sign from Sakura.

"Sakura"

Sakura opened her eyes and tried to get herself together, taking a deep breath, she whispered those words she had held back for a long time. "I love you too" Minato briefly stopped what he was doing only to move away from her so he could see her face clearly and seeing her blush on her face. Smiling Minato leaned down and captured her in another kiss. Sakura let her eyes close and her arms went up and wrapped itself around his neck while his arms snaked around her waist. They both were lost in each other so they didn't notice someone was watching them. "You know, not that I don't mind you two sitting there making out, but please keep that when I'm not around please" Saki said grinning. Minato and Sakura broke the kiss and Sakura, who had sat in his lap jumped off and sat beside Minato blushing while Minato mock glared at Saki. Saki just shook her head, knowing Minato would probably get some kind of revenge for disturbing his time with Sakura.

"Geez, Blonde stop glaring at me. There is no need for that, there is more important things we need to discuss" Saki said pouting. Sakura frowned. "What do you mean?"

Sakura looked at Saki, who sat down in front of them. Minato had also frowned. "My time is almost up, Sakura. Which means your gift will start working for you to use." Sakura nodded slowly. "And considering things going around in the outside world, I guess it's a good thing. Too bad Tsunade-sama ended in coma."

Sakura frowned, when the news come that Tsunade had fallen into a coma, Konoha needed someone to step in as a temporary Hokage until she woke up. There was rumor that Kakashi was one of the possible candidates, but it wasn't too hard to figure out Danzo would take this opportunity for his own selfish reason.

"I just hope it won't be Danzo that step in until Tsunade-sama recover."

Minato frowned, he didn't like hearing that. Danzo was and still are a power hungry old goat who won't stop at nothing to get what he wants. He just hoped Sakura wouldn't be in danger because of her gift. Saki sensed his worry and smiled softly. "Don't worry, Shizune has that under control besides Sakura will be needed to keep Naruto in check now since Danzo wouldn't hesitate to take any opportunity to get control over the Kyuubi."

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Their friends had tried to convince Naruto to forget Sasuke and focus on the important things. Sakura had her own problems to take care of.

Her gift had started to work, first her versions come at random times, but with some training Sakura could use her gift whenever she wanted but not without some difficulty. It took a lot of energy for her to use it. A couple of days went after that, she and Minato focus on to keep working on her training, Sakura haven't fully get the hang of the Hirashin yet but she was almost there. Several things happened in the days that came after the attack by the Akatsuki. Danzo stepped up as temporarily Hokage, which made her nervous, but then there was the Kage meeting.

Which meant Danzo leaving the village which was a good thing. Tsukiko had looked after her and informed Sakura they were clear with the training, so Tsukiko would return to the ice crystal mountain now, but they would keep in touch in case Sakura needed her help in the future. Naruto and Hinata had dragged her to get some ramen, or Naruto had dragged her, Hinata just followed them giggling at her boyfriend's action. First had Sakura try to argue with Naruto that they could eat something else but Naruto refused to it ended with ramen.

Then the news arrived that Sasuke Uchiha was now part of Akatsuki and had attacked Killer bee, the host of the eight tails. Sakura had been worried how Naruto took it, and by the looks of it, he took it hard. First Naruto refused to believe his best friend would join the same group as his older brother had been in, but when Kakashi confirmed this, Naruto was quiet, but he was still firm to save and bring Sasuke back to the village. The last vision Sakura got was not a pleasant one at all

Vision

Sakura stood on the water facing Sasuke. She could see Naruto and Kakashi standing beside her. Sasuke was glaring at them. He proclaimed he would destroy them all. He would destroy Konoha, no matter what. Sakura saw the Naruto smile "No, Sasuke, the next time you and I fight, it will be the last. We both will die" Sakura gasped, looked at Kakashi, who looked shocked hearing those words but he calmed down. Sakura knew Kakashi wouldn't let that happen. He might fail them once, but not a second time. Then out of nowhere Madara appeared, taking Sasuke with him, leaving them alone.

The vision ended and Sakura had panicked, but Minato had calmed her down. Saki had disappeared by then, but now she was gone completely. It had been difficult, but they had managed. Now things were only getting worse. Not only had Danzo got killed by Sasuke, Naruto had tried to convince the raikage to forgive Sasuke. Most unlikely, which he didn't of course. Yamato and Kakashi brought Naruto back to Konoha and then Tsunade had woken up from the coma, luckily for Kakashi, who had been chosen by the other kages when Danzo had been killed.

Sakura went to Tsunade and told her about the versions she was starting to have.

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"I see. Well then, you know you can trust me with it. We keep your vision hidden, so we don't have to worry. So how does it go with Minato?" Sakura gulped seeing her look and moved unease with a small blush on her face. "Spill" Tsunade said, grinning, mischiefs in her eyes. Sakura sat down in the chair and hide her face in her hands. "Oh… now you have got my attention. Feelings for the blonde? "

Tsunade asked in a teasing tone. Sakura could only nod as an answer to her question. "And he has same feelings?" Once again, she nodded, she looked up and saw Tsunade grinning at her. Sakura looked confused at her Shishou. Tsunade was chuckling and grinning.

"What's so funny Shishou?" Sakura asked, her brows furrowed. Tsunade shake her head. Jiraiya and I had a bet if you two would fall for each other and you did." Sakura raised an eyebrow before shaking her head. "You're nuts" Sakura said, shaking her head. "Well… You can't really blame us now can you? I mean with his looks, I was just waiting that you would fall for him, he is rather charming when he wants to."

Tsunade said. "Really? You don't say?" Sakura said, sarcasm in her voice. Tsunade chuckled. "What's going on now Shishou?" Sakura "Madara is declaring the fourth great Shinobi war against all the Shinobi nations. There is only one thing to do now. As we speak, every village is preparing for the war, I never thought it would come down to this. Your generation has grown up in a time of peace while the older generation were forced to grow up in a time of war when the villagers were against each other. It's going to be difficult, but not impossible to go through. "

Tsunade looked at Sakura. "How does your training with Minato go?" Tsunade asking. Sakura shrugged. "It goes rather well, have almost able to use Hirashin." Tsunade nodded. "You're going to need that in the oncoming war. It's going to be hard, but I am certain that we'll be able to defeat Madara" Sakura couldn't help but worry, she had a bad feeling about this

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"I need you to focus" Minato said. Sakura glanced over her shoulder, seeing Minato stand behind her. His arms around her waist. "For what?" She asked him. "I want you to use hiraishin and transport both of us to the other side of the training ground." "You do realize this might end badly right? What if something goes wrong?" "Don't worry, you'll do just fine. Just focus on the seal, I put over there and get us there."

"Well, it's a good thing one of us is positive that we come out of this in one piece, because I don't" Sakura said, making Minato chuckle. "Why so negative? I promise if something goes wrong, I'll help" "Sure…" "Now, shall we?" Sakura muttered, but started to focus on the seal on the other side.

Sure, because of Saki, she has got Minato's speed and stamina, but damn she wasn't used to be that fast. Sakura felt it then. Suddenly everything started to spin around her, however it didn't last long before they landed and hadn't it has been for Minato holding her, she would have stumbled forward a couple of steps.

Blinking a few times Sakura saw they were on the other side of the training ground. "See? You did it no problem" Sakura grimace. "How the hell do you manage to not get sick in the stomach?" Sakura rubbed her forehead, feeling dizzy and her stomach was not good. "You'll get used to the Hiraishin, when you used it more often. Then you won't get sick, it's only in the beginning." Minato said, still holding her. Sakura nodded. "Do you need to sit down?" Minato asked concerned. Sakura nodded and felt when Minato guided her to a tree and sat down with her under the tree.

Minato watched Sakura while she had her eyes closed. She was adorable when she was like this. Minato smiled and leaned forward and pressed a kiss on her cheek, making her open her eyes and look at him curiously.

"What was that for?"

"You looked like you needed it" Minato said grinning. Sakura sighed and rolled her eyes at him, but she couldn't keep that smile from her lips. Relaxing, Sakura puts her head on Minato's shoulder and closed her eyes briefly. Minato moved slightly only to wrap his arm around her, holding her against him.

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Sakura and Ino walked through the streets of Konoha.

"So, it comes down to this? A war against Akatsuki to stop them from getting the two last Jinchuuriki"

Sakura looked over at Ino who looked concerned.

"Yeah, and I can understand your worry Ino. Am I too worried about it, thinking people that we know might get killed in this war, its frighten me."
Ino looked at Sakura and stopped walking.

"Are you afraid? Going out to war?" Ino asked her best friend. Sakura frowned and thought for a moment.

"Well, yeah, I am afraid, but this war is to protect Naruto and Killer Bee. Naruto is our comrade I'll won't let the enemy get to him."

Ino smiled encourage. "Yeah, you're right. We will fight to protect our favorite knuckle head ninja, and Hinata's boyfriend"

Sakura laughed and shook her head. "You really know how to make one relax, Ino."

"Of course Sakura, I am after all your best friend so it's oblivious that I know how to cheer you up"

"Yeah, because we are going need all laugh, we can get from now on"

TBC

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