Second Bite at the Cherry

by Sakinthra

It started with breaking into a library. But after a slew of what could be arguably called bad decisions, Sakura puts together an unlikely team of shinobi and decides to take on several impossible goals: defeating Akatsuki, keeping her loved ones safe, and, the most impossible goal of all: the unification of the shinobi world. Sakura won't be the weak one of Team Seven anymore.

28. Act One Epilogue

"My sources in Sunagakure have informed me that the Ichibi Jinchuuriki has gone rogue. The last time he was seen was over a month ago."

"So first we lose the Kyuubi, now the Ichibi? Next you're going to tell me the Three-Tails just up and wandered out of the damn pool you left it in."

"Quiet, Hidan."

"You be quiet, motherfucker. If I see the Ichibi, I'll drag him here myself. I'm tired of playing the waiting game. When are we going to get to kill some people?"

"Patience. Our funding is almost in place. Once we have our containment built, we will proceed with the capture of the Jinchuuriki, and you may kill whomever you'd like to get to them."

"And just how long will this construction take, hn? How many more odd jobs do we need to take before we're ready to move forward?"

"If our current rate holds, we will be ready in two years. Until then, continue with your duties, and track down our missing Jinchuuriki. We cannot fail in our mission. Go forth, and do not allow yourself to be distracted from our goals."

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The hologram faded, and young woman with hair as blue as the sky looked up forlornly at the falling rain.

"Nagato…" She whispered to herself.

Is this really what he would have wanted?