THE DIVINE SHARINGAN
By: Lady JenDragon
Disclaimer: Don't own it.
Author's Notes: Hiya I've been busy but I thought about you and didn't want to leave you hanging much longer. I know, I know, its been far too long. I swear too much is going on right now.
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
Triplet Threat
IT WAS ALL HIS FAULT!
Of course it was his fault, Kashi fumed. His arms were tightly folded against his small chest as the remainder of the class performed simple seals during recess. His brothers were off with the teacher getting extra attention for their more advanced training.
But Kashi sat in his favorite tree fuming over his inability to track Sakura-chan down. Guarded like she was housed with the Hokage's secret scrolls or something. As if Sakura was made of gold, Kashi huffed. Why was she so unavailable?
But he wondered why she openly avoided the house, like some plague suddenly infested it now. Daisuke and Makumo were not as passionate about the subject but missed her just as he did. They were less vocal about it though.
This would not go unpunished.
Daisuke and Makumo seemed to not notice his attitude lately. Neither attempted to console him let alone ask him what was bothering him. Perhaps this was their way of allowing him to decide what the next step would be. They could not go on like this forever.
And they had not even had the chance to ask her their most important question ever. With so few years, he lacked the polish his older friends possessed. There were a few issues and things he did not understand yet.
But he did know that his father had something to do with Sakura's changed attitude upon returning from the Nation of…he momentarily forgot the name of the country. He did not understand where all the countries were located just yet. He focused his energy on learning seals and techniques whenever possible.
Countries would come later.
Kashi overheard Naruto talking to Sasuke explaining that something happened though. Sakura and father were stuck buried alive together. Then Naruto and Sasuke went on and on about women and how strange they were. Kashi agreed with that. Girls were weird.
Unable to sit still, Kashi got to his feet. He had an idea. But he would need his siblings to pull it off.
His father would pay for doing something to make Sakura run away from them.
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Feeling returned to her arms and legs yesterday. It would be at least another day before she would be able to attempt to walk on her own. Miss Shizune worked with her every morning to try strengthening her muscles. She felt more awake since she was brought in.
Not that she understood what happened to put her here in the first place. The Hokage mentioned that she produced a storm of chakra. Few people were capable of producing one without draining them completely. But, she had done it without using seals. Even the Hokage was baffled by what occurred but seemed to be able to explain it to her.
Oddly, she felt a bit flushed with the Hokage's forthcoming. Not typically like her most of the time. Usually information about certain techniques was kept closely guarded. Even Miss Shizune seemed surprised by what she learned when Tsunade informed Sakura of her new found ability.
Sakura lay in bed, too groggy to get out. She had been on bed rest for two days now. Tsunade made sure that someone watched over her for the duration. Day in and day out. She was never left alone and unguarded.
Tomorrow she would try walking.
Too weak to fight, she leaned back against the pillow. Naruto would stop by later with Sasuke. Notably they would bring something more to eat than what they served here. She could not stand hospital food.
She opened her eyes to the ceiling. Veering her eyes to the window, she noticed the picture frame below the window on the small ledge. She instantly recognized the triplets, Naruto and herself in the photo. Those were good times back then…
She left the thought alone.
It hurt too much to think about it. But she returned to the picture. Kakashi was not in there. He was off on a mission that time. She winced at the tug in her heart. She looked towards the door to avoid thinking about the triplets. It hurt her to know she was purposely avoiding them due to their father. She did not want to face him right now. His rejection still hurt everywhere.
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Guy Maito leaned against the wall of the hospital wall on undercover duty. He was dressed like normal but his was positioned just down the hall from Sakura's room. Pretending to read a magazine on fitness, he kept watchful eye on the hall and its bustling activities.
Tsunade did not explain much only that Kabuto lured Haruno Sakura away from Konoha once, he could easily do it again. Disguised, as someone of some importance could be dangerous. Kabuto enjoyed breaking through Konoha's defenses on occasion just to boast he could. Being good at detecting infiltrators, he was assigned to this particular hospital duty.
Bored with his assignment, he was not one to fall down on the job. That would insult his ninja training. He took it as a personal challenge to stay alert. Continued alert while he was on duty. Rock Lee would join him later for more training, eager to watch over Sakura.
The only security issue was the Uchiha-Hatake triplets attempting to get in to see Sakura. Normally he would not care about them trying to see someone here. But Tsunade made it clear no one was allowed to see Sakura except four people on a list written in order in his mind.
No one else would get in.
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He remembered how she felt against his hands. The way her body moved against his, the curious need she wanted to explore lured him in easily. The scent of woman could be the final and fatal blow to any man's resolve. Her innocent kiss and the heat she created proved powerful enough to confuse him for an hour. She wanted him to explore her.
And he wanted to do as she silently requested. But the last part of his decency warned him of the consequences. Perhaps Sakura did not understand why she wanted to feel him. She certainly seemed to have an instant understanding of what she wanted. And she was not afraid to explore the emotions she felt.
A weary eye stared at his hands, palm up lying on his lap. Kakashi leaned against the tree trunk, lost in thought. His usual reading was seemingly forgotten in his waist pack. All he did was linger on that hour lately.
One hour?
Was that all it was? One hour? It felt like a few seconds. And it haunted him ever since. He knew he hurt her. Had to hurt her. She complicated things beyond all reason. His children were one thing. Kakashi pushed the unhappy thoughts from his mind.
She could not be allowed to get closer.
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So far, so good.
The trip inside proved to be far easier than he thought. The hospital entrance was not crawling with extra ninja on duty as far as he could tell walking through. No one seemed to think twice about him being there. Of course not, he was an important ninja in Konoha. No one would question him unless they knew if he was out on a mission.
So far, the actual nin was not located within Konoha.
He was out on a mission supposedly. Eyes shifted left then right looking for the right sign. Up a few flights of stairs and he was more than halfway to his target. He knew where the room was located, just hundred-fifty feet away.
Where was the security? Here he was on the third floor and nothing happened. So far. So good. Moving forward, he continued on down the hall followed by his two cohorts.
Near the entrance to room occupied by Haruno Sakura a green streak landed in front of him.
Maito Gai eyed Genma with weary eyes. He allowed the disguise to continue only because he thought it was a good cover. One of the best one he used thus far. Still, orders were orders. No one was supposed to enter Sakura's room.
"Genma, thought you were out on a mission." Gai began.
"Returned ahead of schedule." Came the reply.
Gai tilted his head slightly and smiled.
"Your father would be proud to know you've mastered the dopplehanger." Gai smiled. "But you're not allowed up here."
Genma's eyes widened. In a cloud of white puff, Kashi returned to his normal form. He glared at Gai knowing he would get a lecture now that he revealed himself. Still, he got credit for his impersonating a Jounin. Would there be consequences?
Gai perked his head up.
Kashi smiled as the Jounin disappeared inside the room. He took off down the hall as a few nore nin appeared from the stairwell. They jogged down the hall towards Haruno Sakura's room, missing Kashi standing behind an orderly cart. He darted from behind the cart after they passed and disappeared out of the window.
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Sakura slept quietly in her bed after a forced lunch from a very brisk and determined nurse. She knew she needed her strength but her appetite just was not there. She did not want anything but to curl up into a ball and forget the world for a while.
Daisuke eyed Sakura curled slightly in her bed towards the window. She appeared close to tears. He felt angry that no one allowed them to visit her. How hard would it be that they spent a few minutes with her. He wanted to know if she still cared. Still worried about them.
Their wounds seemed to linger longer nowadays.
Makumo nudged him with his elbow.
"What's going on?" Makumo whispered.
"She's sleeping." Daisuke said. "She looks sad."
"Cause we haven't gotten in to see her." Makumo replied. "It's obvious she misses us. If they just let us in, we wouldn't have to do this."
Daisuke nodded that he agreed. They, all three of them, discussed what to do once school was over. If they could make it in to see her, maybe they could make her smile. He did not notice Makumo disappear from beside him.