Sakura's POV:
It was a long battle, it seemed as if every time we took down an opponent another one appeared. They just kept coming and when we finally thought we were winning, more came. This battle was going downhill fast and something had to give. I look to Ino and Tenten and it seems as if they are on the same track of mind, we have to get out of here. Before we could even think of moving they are surrounding us, the ones standing behind us grabbed us and they knock us out one at a time. I was the last one to be knocked out as I look into the eyes of the guy in front of me I glare, "Son of a bitch…" Everything goes black, the last thing I hear is, "Welcome to the best village ever."
Naruto's POV:
Being Hokage is harder than I thought. Everyone complains to me about all of their problems whether its something personal that has nothing to do with me or the village or if it's a major issue like rogue ninja roaming around our walls. I honestly do not mind being told about a possible threat to the village but being told that some man's wife is doing it with the neighbour is honestly out of my job description and I need to be paid more. I have a system that is sometimes ignored, if someone has a problem they can write it down and put it in a box outside of my office, if it's something that needs to be dealt with right away such as a threat then they can come speak to me if I am in the office. I say this system is sometimes ignored because A) Sometimes I just burn most of the complaints and B) If people need to talk to me about something sometimes they just barge in like this isn't a government building and I'm their best friend. Let's be honest this led me to having guards outside my door in charge of who can and can not come in considering my secretary can't really stop people and it isn't her job just like dealing with other people's problems shouldn't be mine.
I was working on some of my paperwork when somebody comes barging into my office. I groan, "What is it? Can't you see I'm busy?" I look up to see it's Shikamaru and Choji and realize now why my guards allowed them through, they can be trusted to have a problem. I stand up and look at them seriously, "Sorry guys it's been a long day. What seems to be the problem?"
Shikamaru sighs, "Troublesome… Naruto, Ino and the girls haven't returned, they were supposed to be back two days ago and there is no sign of them. We haven't heard from them since they left, normally Ino is sure to send us a note to let us know how it's going but our carrier pigeon brought our letter to her back to us and she hasn't sent anything back. We're worried that it came back because the pigeon couldn't find or get to her and that she and the other girls may be in trouble."
Choji finished munching on a chip and said, "This isn't normal for Ino, she would have let us know if the mission was gonna be longer than expected." He continued to munch on his chips once he was done this statement.
I thought that this was strange as well, knowing where the girls went, this is not a good sign. I nodded at them and said, "Alright get the rest of team 8,7,10 and team Gai in as soon as possible. This recovery mission may not be easy." They nod and disappear out of my office, to be completely honest I'm just as concerned for the girls as they are. Normally for a mission you give the people on it a few days to come back, but because this mission wasn't anything too much and wasn't suppose to take long the girls should have been back on time… this is what concerns me, they've been gone for over a week, it shouldn't have taken longer then a week so something is definitely wrong. I called my secretary to let her know that for the next hour or so I will not be able to take meetings because I will be dealing with this issue at hand. I truly hope that they are okay, especially Hinata, this doesn't make sense but I guess it should have been expected because of the history of this village, I don't know why I thought that this mission would have went smoothly.
Neji's POV:
It's been about a week now that I've been covering for somebody to guard the gates of the village. I'm glad this isn't my full time position because this has had to have been the longest most boring week of my life. Shikamaru would have loved to do this job, nothing too much to do, all you have to do is be alert and you'll be fine. I don't think this is something I could handle much more of, I'm glad the guy I'm covering for is coming back tomorrow.
"Neji-san!" I look to the other man who is working with me at the gates and see him pointing towards something in the distance. I activate my Byakugan and am shocked at what I see. Hinata-sama and Tenten are coming towards the gates, Hinata is holding Tenten up and they both look like they've went through hell.
I quickly go to face the inside of the gates where the man who controls the gates and informs the Hokage if there is a problem is, "Hey! Get the medics! And inform the Hokage! Now quickly!" The man nods and another is sent to get the medics and inform the Hokage. I quickly make my way off of the top of the gates as they are opening. The man who was the one to point this out to me is screaming, asking me what I saw and what is wrong and if we need to be concerned. I look back towards him and glare, "It's kunoichi from the village and they need help!"
Naruto's POV:
I was waiting for and expecting for the teams to be coming in any second now when my office door swung open and hit the wall. For a second I thought it was one of the teams, maybe Gai coming in but when I looked up and saw one of the shinobi who were supposed to be guarding the gate I glared, "What is it now? I'm expecting an important meeting to start any minute!"
The shinobi bowed, "Sorry Lord Hokage but it seems as if there is something going on at the gates. I was sent to get medics and to inform you. The medics are on their way now and they need you there." He looked a little nervous, which I can't blame him for, I'm pissed over this interruption but I'm also concerned. I nod and call out to my secretary, "Mai! If the shinobi I was expecting come let them know I'll be back in a moment and that I've gone to the gates." She nods and I see the shinobi who barged in relax. I turn to him, "Let's go."
A/N: Wow Naruto is a MOOD! Anyway hope you like it! If you did please review!