Upon waking the following morning Sakura got straight to her assigned task by summoning Katsuyu "Sakura-chan do you have need of me" the small slug asked fitting in the palm of Sakura's hand comfortably.
Earning a small smile "Yes Katsuyu-sama, I need you to take this message to Grandmother and wait for a response" Sakura informed, handing over a letter scroll that was practically absorbed into Katsuyu's body.
Before she all together vanished in a plume of smoke "I wonder how Tsuchikage-sama will react when he learns that your Hokage-sama's granddaughter" Karin snickered, finally sitting up in the hotel bed that she'd chosen as her own.
Poor Sakura had to share with Hotoke who took up half the bed, Sakura shrugged in answer then grabbed some clean clothes for her pack and since Hotoke was still asleep quickly dressed for the day knowing that it wouldn't take long.
Just as she had the thought Katsuyu was back "Here you go Sakura-chan a response as you asked" then again the slug disappeared back to the Bone Forest, Sakura snapped up the message from her grandmother and quickly read it.
"Well what did Hokage-sama say Sakura-chan" the crimson haired teenager asked curiously when Sakura let out a long suffering sigh, which didn't indicate good news, then the message was held out for her to read.
And Karin had to bite her cheek to keep from laughing as she to dressed for the morning in the nick of time as a loud knock echoed on the hotel room "Brats you better be awake, we have another meeting with the Tsuchikage after breakfast" Ay barked from the other side.
The two girls shared a smile not to bothered by the Raikage's harshness as they hurriedly left their shared hotel room and headed for the cafeteria, Hotoke padding hastily after them "Morning" Sasuke grunted.
Clearly no more a morning person than he had been before "Couldn't be a little more enthusiastic Kid" Darui snorted as he sipped his tea and Sasuke scoffed, obviously not up to participating in any sort of antics yet.
Next to him Naruto grinned, "If you think about it, this is kind of exciting, I mean we get to see how a village not our own operates somewhat" Naruto chattered, his dream at the forefront of his mind as it always was.
Ay shot him an incredulous look that was missed by the oblivious knucklehead, Sakura caught it though and smiled "Your right Naruto-san but try not to get to excited alright" Cee shook his head at the teenager in question.
Who smiled sheepishly and quickly reigned in his excitement, he wanted to prove after all that he had what it took to be Chunin this time around "Understood, on another note you've messaged Granny Tsunade right" the blonde Uzumaki turned his attention on Sakura.
"Of course Naruto, though Grandmother is in some kind of mood" the rosette sighed, handing the message to Ay who smirked and returned it making the others besides Karin wonder what Tsunade had written.
They didn't have to wait long though "She told Sakura-chan that healing Tsuchikage-sama will be her task until the treaty goes through, because she can't be bothered to come with the Elders nagging at her and breathing down her neck twenty four seven" the ruby haired Uzumaki giggled.
Sasuke covered his mouth and Darui snorted in laughter "Do that often does she" the younger dark skinned male chuckled, having himself a grand ole time at Sakura's expense since it seemed she really did get an unlucky lot in life sometimes.
In response Sakura heaved another sigh "Faith Sakura, she trusts you in her stead" the second Uchiha heir said suddenly knowing exactly what she needed to hear in that moment and Sakura sent him a light smile.
"Exactly Sakura-san, you are after all her apprentice, it's only a matter of time before you finish out the apprenticeship and take on a student of your own like Haku-san" the onyx eyed blonde contributed.
Knowing that Sakura still struggled and then once they were finished eating Ay decided it was time "Alright brats, Cee, Darui, let's go and brat leave that ninken outside the tower" the Raikage ordered as they stood as a cohesive unit.
Then made their way out of the hotel where Kitsuchi was waiting to escort them "My Father doesn't want any of you alone so you'll each be assigned a member of this village to watch your every action while here" Kitsuchi informed.
Just waiting for any complaints but he got none and five minutes later they were back at the Tower, Sakura shot a look to Hotoke who reluctantly sat down to wait out of the way of course as the others traipsed in.
And came face to face with the Tsuchikage for the second time in two days "Right you there girl here is a letter scroll to send to Leaf via our messenger birds write your message to Tsunade" Ohnoki ordered almost immediately.
But Sakura shook her head and held out a message "From Hokage-sama, you see Tsuchikage-sama I am her granddaughter and apprentice which means I also can summon Katsuyu her main summons" Sakura admitted quietly.
Holding her breath as Ohnoki read the message "Granddaughter, apprentice, that's not possible, Tsunade never had a child as far as I'm aware" the Tsuchikage rejected the idea several moments of tense silence later.
Like she had come to expect from those who weren't aware "That's because Tsuchikage-sama, she gave up my mother for fear of losing anyone else and that knowledge was hidden from the rest of the world" the pinkette explained.
Gaze down "The brat speaks the truth and she's more than capable if you don't believe it, ask her to demonstrate" Ay cut in speaking on her behalf, she'd gotten him in after all it was the least he could do so he didn't have to feel anything for the brat.
"Very well then get over here girl and heal my back" Ohnoki demanded, Sakura didn't even hesitate was merely at his side in three seconds flat, hands glowing a bright green and just as she was getting ready to pressed them to his back.
The door was thrown open "Old man we've got a problem, there's some crazy guy outside the village saying he's Hashirama Senju the First Hokage of that Leaf Village" a teenage girl, probably a year older than them exclaimed loudly.
In a frustrated tone and the green glow around Sakura's hands faded, Ay cleared his throat pointedly and she shook her head focusing again and Ohnoki immediately relaxed as all the pain practically disappeared.
His own granddaughter watching with a great amount of interest "Hmm I suppose you'll do for now and since none of you were surprised Kurotsuchi go let him in" the Tsuchikage sighed realizing that the girl really was talented.
What surprised him though was when she turned with a frown "Just a minute Tsuchikage-sama, as crazy as he can be, Grandfather wouldn't be stupid enough to come straight here after he was warned it might compromise our mission" Sakura halted Kurotsuchi in her place.
A thought coming to mind "For crying out loud now your suspicious of your grandpa, your so mean Sakura-chan" Naruto groaned wondering why Sakura was so different and she rolled her eyes at him.
Quickly he shut up "You think it's some kind of impostor" Kitsuchi raised a brow, trying to figure out how she'd come up with that idea in the first place and not thinking of anything that might have tipped her off.
Sakura nodded seriously "Because he's a reanimation, he doesn't have a scent, if he passes Hotoke's test he's the real deal, if not well then I was right" the rosette smirked earning confused looks from the Tsuchikage and Kurotsuchi as he'd called her.
"Pardon, Hotoke, who the hell is that" Kurotsuchi yelled not sure what was going on anymore, how could the girl be suspicious of a member of her own village but because they were all curious in knowing.
Even Ohnoki followed her from the Tower and she was immediately joined by a massive ninken "My bonded companion, listen Hotoke I need you to go to the gates of this village and see if you can tell if it's really Grandfather out there" Sakura instructed.
The silver furred ninken nodded understanding the command and was gone seconds later, a dust trail the only thing left behind and ten minutes later he was back "Fake, the other doesn't have a scent, this one does" Hotoke growled.
Fur stood on end making him appear two times bigger and much more intimidating "As I thought, it's either someone who doesn't want us to get a treaty or someone who doesn't want us in your village" the pinkette turned to Ohnoki.
Who was honestly surprised, though grateful, otherwise innocents might have gotten hurt if he'd let that person into his village "Then he's yours to deal with brat, Kurotsuchi your in charge of her" Ohnoki shrugged.
Heading back into the tower, the others on his heels since they still had to get their own orders "Come on then" the ravenette huffed gesturing for the other girl to follow her to the gates where the impostor was waiting.
"Did you have to keep me waiting, I am the First Hokage you know, Hashirama Senju and I demand to see the Tsuchikage" the impostor crossed his arms over his chest glaring at Kurotsuchi who was unimpressed.
Unfortunately for him though as Sakura stepped forward "Can I ask you something….how stupid do you think I am, if you were really Hashirama, you would have greeted me because I'm the First Hokage's great, great granddaughter" Sakura asked.
Giving the fake a guileless smile luring him into a false security and by the time he realized his mistake it was far to late as a massive ninken pinned him to the ground and the girl who had spoken stared down at him with a thunderous expression.
"By the way, the real Hashirama would never glare down his nose at someone because he doesn't discriminate or make demands" the pinkette spat wanting him to know exactly how much he'd messed up before sealing him away in an enclosing seal.
Kurotsuchi was more than a little amused "Quite brutal aren't you Kid, I'm Kurotsuchi, the old man's granddaughter, Kitsuchi is my Dad" Kurotsuchi held out her hand wondering if the other girl had any manners.
Which she did "Sakura Senju, the Hokage's my grandmother, my parents are civilians" Sakura grinned shaking the held out hand as they started their way back to the tower to inform the others the impostor had been dealt with.
Upon the two of them entering the office all eyes turned to Sakura who smiled "Easily dealt with Hotoke pinned him and I sealed him in this enclosing seal" the rosette held up her scroll that she'd sealed the impostor into.
Ay snorted "Just got to wonder about you sometimes brat why you aren't already a Jonin" the Raikage rolled his eyes and he had no doubt that she would have given him some sort of answer if Ohnoki hadn't cleared his throat.
Holding out his hand to which Sakura turned over the scroll "You'll get the scroll back but for now Kitsuchi take him to the cells now for the rest of you, you three will be assigned under Akatsuchi and you two under Kitsuchi" the Tsuchikage informed.
Assigning the others a guide or rather babysitter "Of course Tsuchikage-sama we have no problem whatsoever with your demand, however could you clarify what it is you'd like us to do specifically" Karin interrupted.
Polite to a fault and the boys on either side of her stared at her in confusion "Looks like you girls have backbones eh as for your task I want you to take on some missions manual labor and the like to start off and then we'll go from there" Ohnoki informed.
Waiting for a word of complain "Got it Tsuchikage" Sasuke nodded shooting his friend a warning glance who for once kept his mouth shut and simply nodded in acceptance since he knew Sakura wasn't being exempt.
"For you brat you'll help out in the hospital when I don't need you to heal my back I'm sure you can handle that right" the Tsuchikage turned back to Sakura who was still at his side, she hadn't made a single move in the time his attention had been on the other brats.
Sakura nodded quietly "Lucky Sakura-chan" the lone redhead sighed wistfully knowing her skills would be more helpful in the hospital but she knew that if she ever wanted to become a Chunin she would have to work hard on her other skills.
Kitsuchi raised a brow at her wistful sigh "And like previously agreed upon Darui and I will scout to ensure nothing happens" Cee cut in even if he would also rather work in the hospital he was about to keep that to himself unlike Karin.
"Yeah we're more suited to keep idiots from trying to prevent a treaty from going through" Darui snorted reminding himself that this was not going to be an easy mission and it would be especially hard keeping the kids from trouble should they encounter trouble.
Since they were all trouble magnets "Right guess we better get started then what's your first order old man Tsuchikage" the younger blonde in the office squared his shoulders and Sakura slapped her forehead and he realized what he said and smiled sheepishly in response.
"Ignore Naruto he says that to everyone Tsuchikage-sama" the second Uchiha heir said smoothly when a glare was shot Naruto's way by Ohnoki who was not impressed with them only to be distracted as a knock came on the office door.
And in walked another person "Pardon my intrusion Tsuchikage-sama but I'm here as per your orders so who do I get the pleasure of escorting around on missions, I'm Akatsuchi" Akatsuchi introduced himself with a cheerful smile and laugh.
To the others surprise because none of them had expected such a jovial person "Them Akatsuchi-san" the onyx eyed blonde in the office that was clearly from Kumogakure pointed to the three teenagers stood together.
Akatsuchi threw his head back with another laugh "Alright then lets just grab the scroll with the missions your going to be undertaking and head out to start" the twenty year old declared in a jolly tone as he grabbed the mission scroll.
Before herding Naruto, Sasuke and Karin out the door to begin their work "Come on suppose I ought to show you the way to the hospital if that's where you going to be stuck" the Tsuchikage's granddaughter directed her gaze to the only other girl in the office.
Pointing her thumb at the door as she did so, Sakura smiled wide "Of course Kurotsuchi-san off I go then Tsuchikage-sama, Raikage-sama" the fuscia haired teenager bowed to the two Kage, waved to Darui and Cee and hurried after Kurotsuchi.
Less than two minutes after their departure Kitsuchi returned "Guess she'll just have to wait to get her scroll back in any case why don't you two get started on scouting with me around the village" the Tsuchikage's son frowned eyeing the scroll in his hand.
"Here we'll give it back to her later, later Boss" the younger dark skinned male held out his hand and was given the scroll with the enclosing seal where he stowed it away in his pouch to give back to Sakura when they grouped together at the hotel.
Which left just Ay in the office "Let's get started on negotiations and what we want to see in the treaty Tsuchikage" the Raikage turned almost immediately knowing that it was going to be a long couple of weeks.
Ohnoki nodded his head in agreement "Yes lets, care to make a wager as well" the Tsuchikage smirked wanting to see how much faith the man across from him had in the Leaf brats that had come with him.
"On what Tsuchikage if it's about those brats your barking up the wrong tree because they'll do anything for the sake of a mission well I don't know much about those two idiot boys but the girls I'll bet my money on" Ay growled.
Eyes narrowed "Heh the wager was going to be how much faith you have in them but I think I'll change it a bit to a bet about those boys do you think they'll behave long enough in my village without causing trouble for people" Ohnoki held out his hand.
"You don't know what I know those two are terrified of Tsunade's brat granddaughter so I'm all in they won't cause an ounce of trouble for anyone and they'll behave clear back to their village if they do you have to agree to their proposal of a treaty" the Raikage scoffed.
Hoping the brats did as he thought they would as he shook Ohnoki's hand "Very well should they fail however you have to clear out some bandits personally from my land, now lets begin on our own treaty" the Tsuchikage nodded in acceptance as Ay nodded reluctantly to the stakes.
Meanwhile during this time Kurotsuchi had led Sakura to the hospital with a missive where she was immediately put to work "See you in a few hours Kurotsuchi-san" Sakura waved after squaring her shoulders and marching after the medic that was assigned to help her around.
"Good luck Kid" Kurotsuchi called realizing that she was going to be especially bored with the girl she'd been assigned to keep a watch over for any funny business working in the hospital several hours everyday while she was there in the village.
But then she realized since the other girl was in the hospital she had free reign to do whatever she wanted until Sakura's work was done so headed off to find another source of amusement in the form of Akatsuchi and the three he'd been assigned to watch.
"Shouldn't you be looking after Sakura-chan" Naruto frowned when the ravenette of before suddenly appeared at Akatsuchi's side it was worrisome shouldn't they be a little more wary between the four of them Sakura was the strongest after all.
Kurotsuchi raised a brow "Naruto, Sakura's working in the hospital remember she's got a whole bunch of people watching her" Karin rapped her adoptive brother over the head with her knuckles gently taking a moment to scan her surroundings.
One could never be to careful after all "Karin's right Knucklehead" Sasuke snorted glancing to Akatsuchi who chuckled at their antics while Kurotsuchi simply rolled her eyes until they were told to start on their next task.
"Make sure you don't accidentally pick her herbs" Akatsuchi warned and Naruto gulped vowing to watch Karin and Sasuke instead of charging right in he didn't want to cause trouble for someone after all and this was one of his worst points.
During all this the adults were going around outside the village scouting for enemy "Seems we're in luck for once" Cee couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief as he felt nothing for miles around because he knew how quick those kids could get in dangerous situations.
"I agree but we can't let up Cee or something really drab will happen" Darui reminded knowing it was better to never let his guard down it was a lesson learned painfully after all and Cee nodded with a grimace as they resumed their scouting.
A few feet ahead of them was Kitsuchi "Sounds like your expecting something to happen" Kitsuchi asked unsure if they were making the right choice in trusting these shinobi since they'd come from two different villages entirely.
Cee sighed for the second time "Usually something always does when those kids are involved, danger is attracted to them sadly enough" the blonde curled his lip remembering the many things that had happened since they'd become genin.
Having been told of course by Sakura herself who was the worst off being the Hokage's granddaughter and the bearer of a rare kekkeigenkai "What are you sure or just exaggerating" the Tsuchikage's son frowned.
Pausing to let them walk even with him before resuming his pace "No I wish we were and that girl Sakura she's got it worse than the others if you'd seen the kind of situations she's been put in you'd believe us without uncertainty" the white haired shinobi grimaced.
Kitsuchi had no clue what to say in regards to that comment so simply resumed his vigilant scouting, back in the village in the hospital to be more precise Sakura was having a time of it "Stupid brat you think you know everything don't you" one medic scoffed.
When she was able to heal exceptionally well better than the medic in front of her to be exact "I actually don't think that in the least ma'am" the pinkette informed quietly unsure of what else to say because she didn't know everything.
She just knew how to heal because of who she was training under and her own hard work "We'll make you wish you never came here" the woman spat turning on her heel and Sakura was hard pressed to keep up not allowing herself to be separated.
The Tsuchikage had given her a job after all and she was damn sure going to complete it until finally she was allowed to leave the hospital for the rest of the evening "So Kid how did everything go in there" the Tsuchikage's granddaughter was there to greet her outside.
Only to wince at the haggard look the girl was sporting "Suffice to say I don't think the medics like me very much for being able to heal better than them" Sakura sighed dragging her feet she hadn't been this exhausted from a hospital shift in a long time.
"Ouch are they that bad in there I wouldn't know since I don't visit much or often in fact hardly at all" Kurotsuchi realized how little she actually went in the hospital so didn't know if the medics were competent or not.
Sakura waved her hand "It's not that their incompetent just I heal to well and they don't like it so I won't be to surprised if they make a formal complaint to Tsuchikage-sama about it" the fuscia haired fifteen year old admitted.
It had mostly been the women "You really expect them to do that" the ravenette raised her brows and Sakura nodded then they smiled at one another and grinned wide before laughing to some others amusement or confusion.
"But what can I expect really from older women they can be very petty as I've learned and I'm use to pettiness and can deal with it with the patience of a saint" Sakura commented over the whole situation it was no big deal after all and not the worse thing that could happen.
The slightly older girl smirked "I think I like you Kid, Sakura right, so…..got a boyfriend" Kurotsuchi asked after a short pause imagine her surprise when Sakura blushed "Oooh you do don't you come on spill" the raven haired sixteen year old demanded to know.
"His name is Itachi and I've been betrothed to him since I was twelve like literally two weeks after I graduated and became a genin when I was fourteen we became an official couple and in April will be our second anniversary together" the pinkette smiled.
Thinking fondly of her boyfriend "Betrothed really can't imagine he's the best if he forced you in such a thing" Kurotsuchi frowned not seeing the love or fondness the younger teenager was sporting or radiating.
"Oh no Kurotsuchi-san Itachi didn't force me into anything we agreed together since we already liked each other and his fan-girls didn't really like it at all hence why I said I'm use to older woman's pettiness because he's five years older than me" Sakura shook her head.
Getting to her point of earlier as they walked clear around the village "Looks like those two are getting along swimmingly" the second Uchiha heir grunted just a tiny bit jealous at how easy it was for Sakura to make friends.
Before he realized that ninety percent of the time it wasn't easy for her and sighed "Do you blame her Sakura-chan doesn't have very many female friends besides Karin-chan, Ino-chan and Hinata-chan" the knucklehead blonde piped in.
Karin nodded her head in agreement "Yeah let's not forget Temari-san from Sunagakure so that's only four girls and then she's got tons of male friends" the crimson haired teenager reminded and both teenagers smiled awkwardly.
Akatsuchi simply laughed "Better get back to work otherwise your friend will be the only one pulling her weight around here" the twenty year old reminded himself and the three teenagers hurriedly did as told.
Hours later the lot of them grouped back together "So did you brats work hard" Ay demanded to know as they met in his hotel room it was obvious they had given their appearances and the exhaustion in their faces was a dead give away.
"Course they did Boss did you expect any different especially from those girls" Darui snorted, eyeing their collapsed forms he had no doubt though that the moment Ay demanded it of them they'd be gone quicker than lightning.
Because not a single one of the teenagers wanted to mess with the Boss "On the other hand we found a few idiots trying to sneak in and prevent us from forming an alliance" Cee announced still miffed about that.
He'd wanted a quiet mission with no incidences "Thank goodness you were one of the ones scouting then huh Cee-san" Karin mustered up a small giggle grateful that they weren't on their own during this mission.
This earned a small amused smile from the man in question "So how did your hospital shift go Sakura-chan" Naruto asked when it became apparent Sakura wasn't going to say anything he immediately wished he hadn't asked.
For her expression turned "I don't think they like me very much" the pinkette shrugged "No matter they'll warm up to me eventually" Sakura smiled remaining positive in the face of scorn and dislike as she always had.
While her best friends frowned "Well the first day is over so lets go get dinner and then rest up for the night" Sasuke declared being the first to vanish to the hotel cafeteria the others on his heels to do the same before they ensconced themselves in their rooms.
In this time Ohnoki was having a meeting "How did they all do because I got a formal complaint from the hospital staff that Tsunade's brat granddaughter did absolutely nothing to help out" Ohnoki locked fingers extremely unimpressed.
Imagine his surprise when his own granddaughter came to Sakura's defense "Calling bullshit Gramps if you'd seen her you'd know that was a lie the medics are just jealous that she's really good at healing" the ravenette snorted.
Even her own Father was shocked "Really now and you know this because" Kitsuchi prodded wondering how it was possible the two teenagers had become such quick friends usually it was very hard to get his daughters friendship.
The teenager rolled her eyes "Because the medics told it to her face and she expected this to happen as well a formal complaint to be made, she was exhausted, haggard if I had to say so I say bullshit on that complaint" Kurotsuchi declared.
Sticking up for the other girl who hadn't done a single thing beyond what she'd been told to do "I agree Tsuchikage-sama Sakura-san looked as if she'd had her soul sucked out of her just from those few short hours in the hospital and those three did great" Akatsuchi even had to agree.
Ohnoki rubbed his chin in thought "Okay to find out if it's the absolute truth tomorrow you'll go inside and keep an eye on Tsunade's brat granddaughter there other than that the orders are the same for everyone else" the Tsuchikage finally said.
"As for the two Cloud Shinobi they helped me put a stop to some rogues trying to sneak in other than that the scouting went well" his son placed his report on Cee and Darui on his Father's desk before turning on his heel and leaving the office.
The other two on his heels "Make fast friends huh Kurotsuchi" the twenty year old teased on the way out the last thing Ohnoki heard as his office door shut cutting off the rest of the conversation that was sure to ensue between the two friends.
"Sakura's a pretty good kid Akatsuchi and she's in the same kind of position that I'm in being a Kage's grandchild plus the way I heard it she doesn't have very many female friends so who better than me right" the ravenette huffed.
Not wanting to be teased over her new found friendship and Akatsuchi picked up on that as they went around spending some time together before turning in for the night then the next day came where each of them met up with who they were assigned to watch over.
"Let me guess they made a complaint that I did nothing the whole time I was in there right" Sakura guessed rather easily when she learned Kurotsuchi would be joining her inside the hospital though the older girl looked reluctant at the idea.
Kurotsuchi did nod "Got it in one Sakura the nerve of some people" Kurotsuchi glared as they walked through the doors of the hospital and several glares were directed at the pinkette who kept her shoulders straight and head held high.
Then got straight to work Kurotsuchi on her heels and what she saw made her blood boil "Oi the hell do you think your doing to her" the ravenette snapped when another medic purposefully dropped a heavy box on Sakura's head.
What she didn't expect was for Sakura to shake her head "Kurotsuchi-san that's not helping it will only make them worse" the rosette whispered after healing her neck and head before lugging the heavy box after the medic who'd dropped it on her.
Indeed the medics antics did get worse ranging from being locked in a room, tripped four times, pushed into a wall and many other things all petty and childish to the extreme until Sakura's shift was over in which Sakura had also healed twenty patients all shinobi.
And in that time-frame Sakura didn't utter a single word of complaint, Kurotsuchi was beyond speech as she marched Sakura to her grandfather's office "Gramps give this girl a freaking medal because I think she deserves it after the bullshit she put up with today" Kurotsuchi practically shouted.
Nearly bursting everyone's eardrums with her loud volume "Oh and what kind of bullshit did you put up with brat" Ay turned in his seat eyeing Sakura who looked worn down, he'd never seen her like that before.
But at his question she shook her head "It's nothing Kurotsuchi-san is making a big deal out of nothing Tsuchikage-sama I can handle myself just fine" Sakura denied and Kurotsuchi was having none of it at all.
As she began ticking off her fingers everything that had been done to her "First they drop a heavy box on her head it could have broken her neck then they locked her in a room tripped her four times, pushed her into a wall, called her insulting names" the ravenette listed.
"Everything I've dealt with before and trust me this is only going to make them worse by verbally complaining about it they'll quit eventually" the pinkette sighed not sure why she was bothering arguing with the other girl who was as stubborn as they come it seemed.
The two Kage's blinked "Just how is it you've dealt with such things as that before" Ohnoki demanded to know, hardly able to believe his own people were treating a guest so deplorably and yet the girl didn't want any interference choosing to deal with it on her own and silently.
Sakura sighed "Fugaku-sama the patriarch of the Uchiha Clan created a clinic that he named the Uchiha Medical Clinic or UMC for short, Karin, Haku and I taught all the Uchiha medical ninjutsu well the ones who signed up for it and the females weren't very happy" Sakura said.
"Because your with his oldest son of course Uchiha's are rather popular" the Raikage grunted "But this is different brat what if they don't stop" Ay narrowed his eyes knowing she could only tolerate something for so long before she snapped.
Ohnoki interjected "If the brat wants to handle it herself I have no problem with that, personally the medics were getting a little to cocky" the Tsuchikage stated with a shrug not to mention she wouldn't be in the hospital the whole time.
His back pain was flaring up already "But Gramps" Kurotsuchi frowned not liking this at all but Ohnoki shook his head and she sulked feeling defeated that she couldn't even protect Sakura from the attack being made on her.
Sakura pat her new friend gently on the back "Tomorrow you'll be in here got it now get out of my office" Ohnoki shooed the two girls from his office and they hurriedly scrambled off or rather Sakura did Kurotsuchi just huffed at him before trudging slowly from the office.
"Relax like I said I have the patience of a saint Kurotsuchi-san I'll be fine I'm a big girl after all" Sakura reassured verbally once they were out of earshot of anyone else and walking leisurely around until the others were finished with their own work.
Kurotsuchi scowled "How can you just simply accept it just like that I mean don't you wanna be selfish and pull rank or something I know all I have to do is mention that I'm Gramps granddaughter and they quit just like that" the ravenette ranted.
"Ah that's the thing about my grandmother if I tried that she'd beat me into the ground because I'm also her apprentice so she can't play favorites, plus I don't think I know how to be selfish really" the fuscia haired teen admitted.
Cringing at the images that flashed into mind before she shoved them to the corners of her mind "Gahhhhh your impossible, fine tell me about your family you said that your parents were civilians if I recall" Kurotsuchi groaned deciding to change the subject.
Because the other one was frustrating her "Yeah they have their own business as merchants they sell all kinds of things it's my mom whose the one that makes me related to Tsunade-shishou" Sakura explained with a smile.
Her family was very important to her after all "Uh-huh so got any siblings what about that Itachi guy your dating what are his parents and family like" the ravenette questioned not satisfied with the little bit she'd gotten so far.
"Two siblings Hanami she's going to be nine this year and Naegi he's going to be three this year, Itachi's parents are great Sasuke was technically my first friend ever, he's Itachi's younger brother and they have an adopted sister Kimiko who will be nine like Hanami" the rosette chattered.
Earning a wide eyed stare "Really love your family don't you so got any other family that I should know about" Kurotsuchi asked wanting to keep the conversation going since there was still quite a lot of time before the others were finished.
"Mhm on my Dad's side I've got an Uncle and an Aunt that I didn't get to meet until I was thirteen Uncle Itsuki and Aunt Homare who is the teammate of the Fifth Mizukage and my adorable cousins Naoki, Haruki and Natsuko, plus Hashirama and Tobirama" Sakura listed.
This conversation went on for a long while until Sakura headed to the hotel where she met up with the others "This is a nightmare I don't know how you guys managed all those D Ranks under Kakashi-sensei" Karin grimaced.
When they were in the safety of their own hotel room after reporting to the Raikage that everything was going smoothly "Me either but then if Kakashi-sensei hadn't driven us insane Naruto would have never asked for that C Ranked Mission where we met Zabuza and Haku" the pinkette shrugged.
Flopping down on the bed "Your right, even if you guys did get hurt during that mission from what I heard your ankle was nearly ruined by shark summons of all things" the redhead said, it was one of the things she'd been wondering about actually.
The time before that fateful Chunin Exams "Oh yeah Kisame Hoshigaki used the tidal wave jutsu our mission client was the only one who couldn't lock himself in place so I got swept away with him and Hoshigaki sent shark summons after us and one bit my ankle" Sakura sat up.
Mind going back to that time when she was oh so innocent and naive, they'd all been naive to be honest and everything that had happened on that mission to, her and Naruto's first fight it hurt thinking about it really "So how exactly did it turn A Rank" Karin asked.
Wanting to know more "Mission client lied about the rank and only funded for a C Rank which we found out he was lying when rogues from the Hidden Mist Village came after us it was the Demon Brothers first if I recall Gozu and Mizu" the rosette smiled.
"Crazy and I can't imagine what else happened before that day before you became genin actually" the crimson haired girl groaned not having realized how bad things had actually been for her best friend until this point.
Emerald orbs softened "Enough story-telling for now bed I've got the lovely job of healing Tsuchikage-sama's back tomorrow" Sakura threw a spare pillow at the other teenager who scowled in mock rage and threw the pillow back.
"Don't start what you can't finish Sakura-chan" Karin smirked arming herself with her pillows as Sakura did the same prompting a pillow fight their laughter filled the hotel and their mission companions just shook their heads until finally the girls settled down for bed at long last.
And the next morning after breakfast Sakura marched off to the Tsuchikage Tower on Ay's heels to heal Ohnoki's back "Straight laced brat isn't she" Ohnoki snorted when Sakura was finished and he let her go do whatever she liked seeing no point in having her work that day.
"Like her grandmother possibly worse has about the same temperament as well" Ay snorted not admitting that he was kind of fond of the brat, she'd been completely and brutally honest with him since the beginning, polite as well and had never once snapped at him.
Instead she simply smiled crazy brat that she was anyway "I find that hard to believe, Tsunade's pretty intolerant of idiots doing things to her but that brat waved the incidents off" the Tsuchikage scoffed in a disbelieving tone.
Ay raised a pale brow "That's cause the brats not pissed off get her angry I mean truly angry and she'd mop the floor with any idiot that got her upset she's just learned patience and how to reign in that temper" the Raikage shot back.
"Care to make another bet then instead of having her simply work in the hospital I'll have her do things around the village as well, the most absurd things that I can thing of starting tomorrow the bet is how long she lasts I say she won't last more than a day" Ohnoki baited.
What he didn't expect was the smirk "Tsuchikage that's probably the most foolish bet you've made but I'm in and I bet that she goes the whole stay without getting angry even once with one of your requests we can think of stakes later" Ay held out his hand and they shook on their second bet, his mission companions none the wiser.
Until once again it was time for bed and they all regrouped in the hotel this time Sakura was practically radiating energy but she forced herself to go to sleep as she had another day at the hospital to her chagrin never knowing that she was wrong and that two Kage were plotting driving her insane.