Usually the travel to the Land of Iron would take approximately about two days, but you could arrive there in a day or in a matter of hours if you possess incredible stamina and chakra which fortunately Sakura has. She was prepared for anything and if any casualties should happen she would take care of it with no hesitation.
Sasuke on the other hand was busy meditating inside a large dark room inside the Uchiha Manor a lit candle placed on the center of the room sufficed as the only source of light , he knew Sakura could have left by now and dismissed any thought remotely concerning her and focused on his own. He was in complete concentration and that was the way it was always going to be, no distractions he would see to it.
Not long after her departure Sakura had arrived in the cold Land of Iron, the bone chilling weather not bothering her the least bit and proceeded to her destination.
"Welcome Anbu Captain Haruno-sama" a fellow Anbu greeted her but this one had a different uniform same black and white colors though, just a different style to suit the weather here. Sakura removed her hood, giving the Anbu a complete confirmation it was her "Please follow me" The Anbu directed going south Sakura followed giving her usual impassive behavior.
After what seemed like hours they finally stopped when they reached a huge building almost taking up the size of one of the smaller neighboring villages of Konoha. "Impressive structure for such a remote place" Sakura thought as the Anbu knowingly lead her inside through the double doors which had two muscular Anbu guarding it. The inside very luxurious it looks as if it had been built since the great Ninja war the walls and pillars were carved beautifully and exquisitely with great precision .
"This way please" The Anbu lead her through one of the grand staircase and to one of the largest doors in the building "The Anbu Council awaits Haruno-sama" The Anbu bowed, signalling she was to enter alone which she preferred than having an escort.
She entered the room to see another staircase leading to 5 masked Anbu sitting on a large marble table which was obviously the Anbu Council and in front of her was a large conference table with 11 masked Anbu Captains seated.
"Please take a seat" a man's voice ordered.
Sakura sat on the seat in the middle, the room was quiet for a few seconds until the one sitting in the middle of the Anbu Council spoke "Welcome Anbu Captains please take off your Masks and introduce yourselves" his voice velvety and husky obviously male.
The Captains nodded and obediently took of their respective Masks they were comprised mostly of men who looked like they were in their 30's and one girl with long black hair who liked she was in her 20's when it was Sakura's turn murmurs were heard either it was because she was good looking or obviously the youngest among them.
Sakura ignored their response, possibly resisting the urge to sigh in boredom "Haruno Sakura leader of the Anbu Black Ops of the Hidden Leaf Village" she introduced herself nonchalantly. The other Captains did the same, but Sakura could feel someone glaring at her and allowed herself a brief sideways glance at the only girl two chairs down from her.
"How old are you Haruno-san?" she asked rudely, which seemed more like an order.
"I am 18 years old, is anything wrong with that?" Sakura asked uninterested not even bothering to look at her.
The girl was obviously upset with her answer "Aren't you a little too young to be an Anbu Captain" she retorted .Sakura grudgingly was about to answer when the a voice interrupted "I agree. she is the youngest among the Captains here, which is an impressive accomplishment" the same Anbu in the middle said.
The girl now known as Yurina didn't reply only nodded not wanting to upset the Council "Allow us to introduce ourselves" The one on the left removed his mask as everyone stared bewildered except Sakura who allowed a small smirk to adorn her face, from the left was a gray haired guy with black eyes who was smiling in clear amusement "Suzuri Kyouya" he introduced.
Next to him was a girl with short blue hair and light blue eyes who was smiling at Sakura's direction "Kimitai Mia"
And the guy in the middle was breathtakingly handsome black hair and amber eyes "Kuijou Kaname" he said impassive.
Finally the last was a guy who looked really baby face with blonde hair and striking blue eyes "Kirio Kukai" he said staring at Sakura.
"Please forgive me for asking but exactly how old are you all?" one Anbu Captain asked. The Council smirked except for Kaname who grunted, Kyouya was the first to announce his age "19" next was Kukai "20" some went wide eye the baby faced one was the oldest it seemed.
Mia was next "17, I'll be 18 next month" she chuckled. Kaname was last "18" his voice was soft but held a sense of authority. The Anbu Captain who asked nodded "I see" clearly displeased and intimidated by their young age.
"I don't mean to be rude but why are being evaluated" Yurina Hayumina asked professionally unlike what she did before. Kukai cleared his throat "Because it has come to our attention that some of you have impressive qualifications for a higher position while some do not have the necessary skills to be an Anbu Captain anymore" he said unexpectedly stern.
"And where do you base these exactly?" Sakura asked in which Kaname answered "Not by rumours i assure you of that, but they can be quiet interesting those regarding you that is" Sakura narrowed her eyes "I'm glad that you're finding them so amusing Kaname-sama" she smirked.
"How will we be evaluated?" Sakura asked, not caring if she sounded rude and disregarding the negative stares she was receiving from her fellow captains.
Kaname linked his hands together "By test that will determine the level of your skills but of course you will be given a choice to take it or not" Sakura didn't quite understand "What do you mean?"
"This test may cost your lives so to be fair you can choose to take them or leave and surrender your position with half of your chakra" he explained bluntly. Some Captains tensed and stiffened while a few smirked in confidence. "Raise your hand if you wish to leave" Kyouya ordered.
Sakura leaned back and crossed her arms a let out a yawn one of her intimidation tactics and to show she wasn't going to back down. The Captains sneaked glances at each other after about 5 long minutes no one raised their hand "Alright glad to see your all still here, but i assure you won't be here for long" Kyouya smirked wickedly.
"The test will officially start now" Kaname announced and suddenly 12 doors appeared all around the room "Choose which door you wish to enter and whatever is in it will be your first test" Just as they were about to stand up "Choose wisely though it might just contain your demise" Mia warned. Sakura wasn't the least bit affected and stayed seated while the other Captains choose theirs, when they were done only then did she stood up and took the only door left.
"Interesting girl Haruno Sakura is it" Kukai grinned, Mia nodded in agreement "I like her" she added. Kaname just watched as she entered the door "We'll see how good she is" he said standing up. Kyouya followed, next was Mia last was Kukai with a shrug.