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Ch.26 What Next?

Everyone in Team 12 and the civilian's eyes widened an expression fell as they reached the village. All were awake and completely stunned by the scene before them. They all questioned how, why, but they especially if their loved ones were safe. Yume felt her throat swell up as she glanced around, "Where's Yuko-neechan? Where's the rest of our family?" Ryuu grinded his teeth as he glanced around, "We need to look for them."

Ichiro-sensei held out his hand stopping them, "We'll find a shinobi first and they can tell us where to report our mission and who is alive." The civilian clenched her hands; she didn't want to say anything in front of the kids but she remembered their older sister's team talking about attacking somewhere. What if they were the ones who attacked? Sadao turned as guarding shinobi ran towards them to make sure they were Konoha shinobi. Thankfully one was a friend of Ichiro and recognized him. The red-sensei felt lightly relieved he knew somebody alive, "Where do we find out who survived and report our mission?"

The Konoha shinobi gave a small smile, "Actually everybody survived, there's a lot of injured but thanks to Naruto all casualties were brought back to life." Team 12 stood surprised for a slight moment and smiled; they're families and friends were safe. The fellow shinobi continued to talk, "As for your mission you should probably head to the Hokage-sama's tent, it's near the center, but you'll have to tell Shizune-san. Hokage-sama is in a coma." Ichiro gave a small nod at the unwelcomed information and Team 12 and the civilian headed there.

Ichiro's face tightened as he saw unfamiliar shinobi guarding the tent in foreign clothes, "Who are you?" The woman with red hair and gold eyes glared, "Shinobi of the Hidden Cloud, but get lost the Hoka-" Karui cut herself off as she traced her eyes over Yume's familiar pink hair and white circles on her clothing, "You!" Yume took a step back in fear. "You're related to that little bitch who hurt Killer Bee-sama aren't you!" Yume's eyes widened at the dark woman's vicious face and her teammate drawing his weapon. Ryuu quickly took a step in front of his sister with his team soon doing the same.

Ryuu glared at the threatening two, "What are you talking about?" The dark man named Omoi stepped forward with his weapon in hand, "Uchiha Sasuke and his teammates abducted our master! One had the same hair color hair and clan symbol on her clothes!" Ryuu's heart dropped and Yume's shoulder's fell loose; they continued staring in shock as a blonde woman and elderly man with bandages on his right eye stepped forward. Their ears rung as the blonde woman glanced at her teammates, "Omoi, Karui calm down! We have full permission to assassinate Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura."

The twins' bodies started shaking and they began to breathe heavy at her cruel words. Both their sky blue eyes looked helpless and frantic and they tried to wrap their heads around all the painful information just revealed to them. Ryuu turned lightly as Yume's legs gave out and she fainted in hysteria. He reached for her but his mental state was overwhelmed as he fell down to the ground too, hardly staying conscious. Their teammates quickly kneeled down to them as Danzo watched with hidden amusement.

Danzo took a step forward and stared at the red-haired sensei, "As the new Hokage, I would like to hear your mission report." Ichiro's lilac eyes widened as he slowly processed the information; he knew by the allowed assassination that Danzo wasn't lying, "Yes Hokage-sama." Ichiro was forced to follow Danzo and his guards to another location to tell his report as Sadao and the civilian tried to take care of the twins going into shock. Shizune later came out at the commotion and tended to the two and had them stay in tent under her observation.

_elsewhere in Konoha_

Hinata stared at the ground at blushed hard as she was walking hand in hand with Naruto. Naruto gave a small smile in her direction as they walked next to a stream; they were both new to being in a relationship so they weren't too sure what to do. Naruto just knew he wanted to spend as much time with her as possible after thinking he had lost her. Naruto glanced up at the sky, now that he thought about neither one of them had straight out said they were in a relationship. The actions obviously said they were but he didn't want any doubts to cross their minds. He tightened his hand intertwined with hers and stopped. Hinata blinked and looked up into his serious blue eyes, "I-Is something wrong?"

Naruto glanced into her nervous lavender eyes and took a deep breath, "I…I just want to confirm what this is, How exactly this is going to work." Hinata gave a small frown, feeling her heart pick up in anxiety; even with her hand in his she was still afraid of rejection. The blonde held onto her hand tighter, "I like you…a lot, but I can't say I love you like you did to me." Hinata's chest tightened and she glanced down slightly. "But I know that I will learn to."

Hinata quickly looked up, her face becoming redder. "Do you mind on waiting for me to?" Hinata gave a gorgeous smile, "O-Of course…I've waited so long just be like this, I can certainly wait for you to l-love me." Naruto smiled and kneeled down on one knee and placed a kiss on her hand, "So, this confirms your mine right?" Hinata's face burned as she fought the urge to faint, "Y-yes, always" Naruto's face brightened as he stood back up. They both turned as they heard someone rushing towards them. They watched as Kiba, riding Akamaru, closed in and looked into Naruto's eyes, "Naruto! Stay calm and listen to what I just heard!"

Naruto's expression slowly twisted as the new Hokage was revealed and the worst words he ever heard in his life were said. "Danzo has officially signed off Sakura and Sasuke as rogue ninja and given permission for any country to assassinate them!"

_in a distant country_

Goose bumps formed on Sakura's skin under her team coat; the temperature was ridiculous. It looked it had been snowing for five days straight. She rolled her shoulders back as they continued walking; she'd have to get used to it they still a little under a day of traveling to do. She glanced over as Suigetsu complained about the temperature and showed how when his hand turned to water it froze instantly. Karin gave a small sigh, "You're totally useless in this weather." Suigetsu cocked an eyebrow placing a hand on his sword, "You wanna say that again? I can fight fine!"

Sakura rolled her eyes, "Why can't you two ever stop arguing?" Karin gave a small huff, "B-Because, he's absurd!" Suigetsu wrinkled his nose, "Yeah right, you're just too dramatic." Sasuke cleared his throat and the bickering stopped instantly, only Sakura could push his temper without getting torn to pieces. Sakura gave a small sigh as another chill ran up her spine, she used to love snow as a kid but this was ridiculous. The glanced to the side as Trees no longer visible due to the intense downfall; if Sakura didn't know medical ninjutsu her fingers and toes would have frostbite already. With that in mind she glanced as Sasuke's bare hands going numb from the cold wind, she frowned.

She glanced over noticing the rest of her team was the same. She wanted to destroy Danzo more than anything but at this rate their limbs would fall off before they got there. She raised her hands farther into the cold air and let green chakra flow away from her hands and to all her teammate's limbs. Sasuke glanced back with light curiosity in his eyes, not really sure what she was doing. Sakura didn't even have to look at him, "I'm keeping everybody from getting frostbite."

He gave a small nod glancing at the way she could make her healing chakra float through the air to everyone, just like Kabuto. When she was done he found his posture was a little straighter and everyone could walk a little faster now that they could feel their feet. Suigetsu clenched his hands glad to feel them again, "Do you have a jutsu that can make us warmer?"

Sakura lightly shook her head, "Not unless you want Sasuke-kun to set you on fire." A small laugh slipped through Juugo's lips as Suigetsu mumbled something in disappointment. Sakura kept a straight face like always but he could tell she loosened up slightly since her and Karin stopped arguing, and he also had a small feeling that the way Sasuke and her seemed closer had to do with it.

_Konoha_

Naruto slid a coat over his shoulders and tightened his Konoha headband, "Let's go!" Kakashi and Yamato nodded as they left the tent Naruto had his wounds bandaged up in and began slipping through the crowd towards the entrance. Naruto tightened his fists under his coat; no way in hell was he going to let his friends get killed. His eyes softened lightly, he didn't even know if Sakura was in a condition to fight. He just knew she was dying he had to save her and Sasuke. "Naruto?"

Naruto turned on instinct and then cursed in his mind that they were caught leaving; only Hinata knew he was going to meet the Raikage and she promised to stay quiet. "Are you going somewhere?" Naruto gave a small laugh at the fellow blonde with her hair up in a high ponytail and curiosity running through her blue eyes, "Uh, just visiting a friend." Ino glanced at Naruto, Kakashi, and Yamato; she could tell by the way they were dressed and stocked up on supplies that they were lying, "I'm not dumb, where are you going?"

Naruto scratched the back of his head as his two superiors behind him gave a nervous glance, "Ino…Can you just trust on this one?" She searched through his blue eyes and noticed a distinct look he only got when two people were mentioned, "It has to do with Sakura doesn't it? Tell me right now where you're going! I swear to God if you know where she is and you don't tell me I will rip your head off!" Naruto took a step back and put his hands up in defense, "I don't know where she is."

Ino curled up her fists, "She's my best friend too! You of all people should understand I want to know any information about her!" There was a tense silence and Naruto took a slow breath, "I don't know where Sasuke and Sakura-chan are, I wish I did…I'm going to meet the Raikage to ask him to appeal and order he decided on." Ino searched through his eyes feeling lightly nervous, "What order?"

Naruto frowned looking into nervous and yearning blue eyes, she would find out soon enough, "He got an approved order to assassinate Sakura-chan and Sasuke the second they're seen." Ino felt her heart stop and her stomach drop. She stood still trying to contemplate what she was just told. Assassinate Sakura… It was when Naruto finally said her name in worry that she lost it. She immediately punched a tree next to her, leaving a good dent, as tears welled up in her eyes. What can I do? What can I do?

She frantically looked around trying to think of something she could do to stop her best friend from being killed. She furiously rubbed the tears away from her eyes and looked at Naruto, "Go! Go then! Make him overturn it! Please don't let him do it!" Naruto felt his chest tighten as he saw a lost look in Ino's eyes. He gave a quick nod and him and his two superiors disappeared in a blink of an eye.

Ino stood there still rubbing away the tears of shock and devastation that kept rolling down her face. She punched the tree again, finally making it fall, she had to do something. She took a slow, deep breath and held her head high as she began walking forward. She would do something, she had to do something. She would not let her friend be killed or the last memory she had of her being a ridiculous argument. She quickly turned a corner and stared hard at the person she was looking for, "I have a mission for you!"

_the next day_

Team Taka and half of Zetsu ducked behind a wall as they watched Kages and their guards being welcomed. Their chakras were perfectly hidden and two of them were desperately waiting to see the face of a man they hated more than anything. White Zetsu gave a small smile, "The one is the middle, that's him." Sakura's body became tense as she traced the features of the man she wanted to kill so badly. Danzo Her temper soared as she fought every fiber of her being not to jump down right now and break every bone in his body. She took a slow breath trying to calm down, she had to wait. She would wait and then she would get her hands on him and kill him as slowly and painfully as possible.

Sasuke's Sharingan seemed like they were burning a hole through Danzo's head. Oh how Sasuke wished they really were, but he wanted Danzo to die the most painful way possible, and he also wanted a few questions answered first. He took a slow breath and glanced at Sakura who he could tell was feeling the same rage and yearn to fight right that moment. He knew he would have to remind himself that this revenge was for the both of them; Danzo had caused both of them to suffer greatly.

He slipped his hand on top of hers where nobody could see and watched her tortured jade orbs widened slightly and glanced at him. He gave a small nod in reassurance that helped ease both of their raging minds. She gave a small smile only he could see. That small, brief moment reassured both their doubts and gave a powerful feeling that they would accomplish their goal, but a distant thought crossed Sakura's mind as Sasuke glared back down to where the Raikage and his guards were entering.

What next? She had thought it before but always pushed it aside. This time was different; once Danzo was killed her revenge would be complete. Sasuke would still want the elders' heads but Konoha was already destroyed and she would have to formulate a plan to protect her family all over. But what after that? What were they going to when their revenge was done? Would she even live long enough to know what was next? Sakura traced her eyes over Sasuke's serious face and looked at his hand still on top of hers. Would she live long enough to make him happy?

Sakura took a slow breath and she glanced back down where guards were starting to disperse. Ever since Sasuke kissed her the shortness of her life span was becoming even harder to handle. She thought she had already accepted her fate but recent events kept creating unwanted sparks of the desire to live. Sakura gritted her teeth a little when she noticed White Zetsu disappear; she hoped killing Danzo would dissolve the unneeded will to live since his death would let her family be safe.

_a hotel in the Land of Iron_

Naruto gave an empty look at the ceiling, he failed. He clenched his fist and rolled on his side and glared at the ground; he tried his best but his best wasn't good enough this time. He clenched his fists as the memories of his two lost teammates slipped through his mind. He felt so empty and distant from them; he thought after Sasuke had his revenge on Itachi he wouldn't be able to think of anything to do but come home and then Sakura would gladly follow. But now they were siding with Akatsuki and criminals on a national level. He could only wonder if revenge was just bringing more pain, just like he tried to tell them.

He also wondered if Sasuke knew of Sakura's condition. If he did what would Sasuke do? Would there be anything he could do? Naruto was sure Sasuke cared for the pinkette; he took her with him after all. He pressed his forehead to the floor. I don't understand you two anymore…Are you just mere criminals now? A sudden presence appeared behind Naruto and gave a smirk under his orange mask, "Yo!"

_Five Kage Summit_

Sakura narrowed her eyes as she popped her shoulder back into place; she blew her arm out taking out the Raikage's remaining guard. She stared intently at somebody she hadn't seen in years spoke of revenge only leading to darkness and how desperately they needed to seek the light. Sakura healed a cut on her cheek as Sasuke gave a small smirk; she couldn't believe the red-head who almost crushed her to death was so pure and now Kazekage. Sasuke slowly stood smirking at an old rival, "I shut my eyes from the light a long time ago."

Gaara's frown furrowed as he glanced at the emotionless pinkette, "What about you? You only held light and love in your eyes at that time. I can't believe you would give into the darkness too." Sakura stood silent for a moment knowing Sasuke was waiting to hear her answer as well. She stared hard into Gaara's eyes showing her cold, jade orbs, "My light was shattered years ago by people with your power who claim to search for peace. Darkness is all that's left for me." Gaara clenched his fist as his last hope was broken and sand began to emerge from his gourd. Naruto…I'm sorry

Sakura jumped to Sasuke's side as Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro prepared their attacks. Sakura rested her hand on Sasuke's shoulder letting her chakra flow into him as his Susano'o became stronger. Karin's eyes widened in horror in the distance as Suna let their attacks strike and a large explosion formed around where Sasuke and Sakura were standing. Karin fell back as Sasuke's horrifying shield in the shape of a twisted skeleton surrounded him and the pinkette. Her jaw fell slack as his chakra consumed her. Sasuke…He's not the same Sasuke…

_Naruto_

Naruto sat still on the ground as Madara disappeared and his mind felt like it would explode from the overwhelming truth. He learned the truth about Itachi and the existence of the Haruno experiments. Kakashi glanced sadly at Naruto, he understood now. He knew Sasuke was obsessed with revenge but he finally got to know why Sakura had turned so dark. Her happiness was stripped from her as she was forced into harsh reality and now she was counting the days she had left to live. The sorrowful sensei clenched his fists, he didn't give a damn if Danzo was Hokage, he would suffer.

Naruto stood up and looked at his two superiors, "I have to talk to them." Kakashi gave a small frown, "I understand how you feel but the best thing is for us to go home. There's nothing we can do about Sasuke or Sakura right now." Naruto's expression furrowed, he hated feeling so useless. Naruto immediately transported to the roof and laid on the snow, staring up at the white sky. What can I do?

_Five Kage Summit_

Sakura watched as the ceiling collapsed and Sasuke kept her close with his arm around her waist, "What about Karin?" Sasuke glanced as he heard Karin scream as the floor collapsed under her. He used Susano'o to grab her and tossed her out of the way of danger. When she finally glanced up Sasuke and Sakura were in front of her, Susano'o gone. Sakura's expression tightened, "Where's Danzo?" Karin paused a moment, she could feel the rage mixing with Sasuke and Sakura's chakra, "What about Suigetsu and Juugo?"

Sasuke looked at her with this ominous Sharingan, "We'll get them later. Danzo comes first." Karin slowly stood feeling slightly nervous. She began leading them there, feeling oddly scared with them behind her back. She was forced to hurry as her two teammates pumped chakra in their legs, desperate to come face to face with the man that trashed their lives. Karin pointed to an open doorway and slid to the side as they sped past her, she wouldn't dare get in their way.

Sasuke and Sakura were in the conference room within a split second as Sakura stood high against a wall and Sasuke glared from the ceiling after chopping down the Land of Fire tapestry. The Kage and guards watched with calm intensity as Danzo made eye contact with both us his pursuers. The head samurai immediately engaged in battle with Sasuke but was immediately tossed away as Danzo made his escape. Sakura growled under her breath, "Sasuke-kun! Danzo's escaping!"

The three members of Team Taka immediately ran for the exit but were stopped by a mass of lava heading for their backs. Sakura and Sasuke immediately glared back at the Mizukage, "Don't interfere!" The powerful woman stood and wiped her lips, "You Akatsuki trampled all over my village. The least I can do is give you a kiss that'll make you melt." Sakura cocked an eyebrow and gave a small smirk, "How sad for a woman at your age to try and seduce someone so young."

The Mizukage's expression tightened and her eyebrow twitched, "Chojuro!" She spewed lava from her mouth again and the rather shy boy aimed his sword at Sasuke. Sakura tackled Karin out of harm as Sasuke used Susano'o again. The pinkette glanced back as Sasuke was forced through the wall and the Mizukage chased after him. Sakura attempted to follow but was cut off by another lava wall. She stood there for a moment and then glared back at Chojuro with vicious jade orbs.

Chojuro took a step back in fear but kept his sword steady for attack. Sakura gave a light growl that Danzo was able to escape; she immediately launched at him with a fist full of chakra and obliterated the desk he was standing on and part of the floor under him. Karin watched nervously as Sakura's scowl increased and she grabbed Chojuro's collar and threw him into the wall with a crater forming behind him. Chojuro fell limp and Sakura turned to the wall covered in lava separating her from Sasuke. She bit her lip and raised a hand letting it glow white. Karin took a quick gasp and gave a look of alarm, "Sakura don't!"

A large flash of white light emerged from Sakura and when it subsided, the wall separating her from Sasuke had melted and poison was flowing into the conference room. The Mizukage cursed at the interruption as Sasuke's skin felt like it was burning. Sakura took a step forward blocking Sasuke from her and glared, "Don't touch him." The Mizukage gave a small smirk, "Oh my, did I hurt your boyfriend?"

Sakura's glare increased as her eyes and fists glew white in rage and she charged in response. Sakura managed to break a few of the Mizukage's ribs but was kicked backwards when a sudden jolt of pain racketed through her body. The pinkette coughed as blood slipped from her lips and pain roared through her body. She took a slow breath, wiped the blood away, and looked up at the Mizukage. She was expecting her to attack but a white substance started growing on the tall woman enabling her from moving.

Sasuke then used that chance to stumble back into the conference room with Sakura soon behind where the older Kage was waiting for them. Sasuke cursed as the trapped in a clear box where a mass of light began to expand and explode. Sakura immediately screamed his name but fell from the pain making her dizzy. Karin quickly ran over pulling her arm over her shoulder and helping Sakura stand up, "What the hell is wrong with you? Why did you use it!"

Sakura took a deep breath and then gave the deadliest look anyone had seen, "Stay out of this." Sakura was about to let her dangerous chakra destroy everything around her until she noticed a familiar person on the ceiling. She looked up at man in an orange mask as all the other remaining Kage and guards rushed in. A slow feeling of relief settled through her body as she saw Sasuke's limp, but alive, form. She was so relieved he was alive that she accidently let the pain black out her mind and collapsed in Karin's arms.

She had cut another month off her life.

_author's notes_

So this was more of a fighting chapter than romantic but there were a few good moments in there I hope. A few lines are directly from Kishimoto and I tried not to drag through the scenes you already know. Next chapter will be the Danzo fight and you can see what Ino has secretly planned. I hope you liked it and once I get my art portfolio done in 2 weeks I'll start uploading faster. I'm also toying around with 2 other fanfic ideas which you might see after a few more chapters of this.