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A Broken Star
"WHAT," was the collective cry in Tsunade's office, no one wanted to believe Naru could be missing.
Kiba was the first one to speak up, "How can Naru be missing when her team is standing right here," he said, pointing at Team Seven.
Rock Lee also voiced his thoughts, "Yes, Lady Tsunade, I too wish to know what happened to Naru Chan," he said.
Tsunade sighed tiredly, "It's hard to explain, and I'm don't know how it happened, but someone stole my crest and used it to send Naru on an unauthorized mission to the land of Rain," she said.
The shinobi in her office gasped in shock; it was unfathomable that anyone would be brazen enough to still the Hokages crest, and then use it to send a fellow shinobi on a mission.
Neji spoke up, "I know that the Leaf doesn't do business with the Rain village, so why did the person who stole your crest send Naru there," he asked.
Tsunade lowered her head a minute before looking everyone square in the eye, " What I'm about to tell you is confidential, not even Kakashi and Yamato know this yet," she said, causing the two senior ninjas to stiffen.
"As you know, Naru is a jinchuriki," she said, getting nods from the ninjas.
"And you know the organization known as the Akatsuki are hunting them," she continued.
Again more nods.
Tsunade sighed, "What you don't know is that Jiraiya has tracked down their main base to be in the Land of Rain," she said.
Silence.
Kiba exploded, "Then why on God's green earth would they send Naru there! That's a suicide mission," he said before his eyes widened once he realized what he said.
"Oh God," he whispered in horror.
Tsunade, along with Kakashi and Yamato looked grim.
Rock Lee was horrified, "That is most unyouthful for anyone to do that to a fellow shinobi unnecessarily," he said.
Sakura looked troubled, "But why would they want Naru to be captured, aren't Jinchuriki considered to be the villages weapon," she said, gaining herself a few dirty looks from people; no one liked thinking of Naru like a tool.
Tsunade sighed, "I suspect the point wasn't for Naru to be captured but to eliminate her before she could," she said.
Ino spoke up then, "So their great idea was to throw Naru under the bus," she said.
Tsunade had an idea of who was responsible unfortunately she didn't have the evidence to prove it, "I'm afraid so," she said.
Hinata spoke up next, "So what are we going to do to save her," she asked.
Tsunade smiled a little, "I'm glad you asked that Hinata. I've decided to send your team to help team seven retrieve Naru," she said.
Team eight nodded.
Tsunade was about to tell the rest of the teams their missions, but before she could Gamakichi appeared holding two pieces of paper.
"Gamakichi," the Hokage exclaimed.
The toad looked at her solemnly, "Hokage Sama, Naru chan sent me here to give you this, also I have a message for Kakashi," he said.
Gamakichi handed Tsunade her message and then handed Kakashi his.
Tsunade quickly read her message and paled.
Naru Note:
"I'm sorry Granny, please don't be mad at me. Also, please don't go back to believing in your cursed luck. Love Naru.
At the same time, Tsunade read her letter Kakashi read his.
Naru letter to Kakashi,
Kakashi where do I begin; you were a great sensei too me, and an even greater lover. I don't want to leave you alone, but it seems my time has run out, please watch over Sakura and Sai for me. I love you, Naru.
Kakashi clenched his fist, crumpling the note in his hand, "Gamakichi, where was Naru when she summoned you," he said.
The toad looked at the dog summoner, "She was in the land of rain, she didn't look good," he said.
Yamato stepped forward, "Gamakichi, do you think you could lead us to her," he said.
The toad nodded.
Tsunade interjected then, "Then I'm ordering all of you to infiltrate the Hidden Rain village and bring Naru home," she said.
Everyone except Kakashi ran to get their gear, all hoping it wasn't too late to save Naru.
Once the younger shinobi were gone, Tsunade turned to Kakashi in concern, "Kakashi, I know you guys didn't publicize your relationship, but I know you and Naru have a relationship," she said.
Kakashi stiffened, but Tsunade raised her hand, "I'm not mad, but I need to know if you can handle this mission," she said.
Kakashi's eye narrowed, "I can handle it Tsunade," he said.
Tsunade nodded, "Then go save are girl," she said.
Kakashi nodded and left.
The Hokage sighed, hoping against hope that they got there in time.
Kenshin stared at the blonde girl laying in the ditch with detached eyes as he leaned down feeling for a pulse, and was surprised to feel one beating under his fingertips.
He tsk, "I'm sorry little girl, but an order is an order," he said, pulling out an explosive tag and throwing it on the side of the high rocks that were above Naru's head.
He then jumped away never looking behind him as the sound of rocks falling assaulted his ears.
Author's note: There you go folks chapter four of the Betrayal of a Star. I hope you like it.