Yes! An update. I actually felt up to writing another! Excited? No? Darn!

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After bumping into Kakashi-sensei he had been dragged to the Hokage monument. So, the two men sat in silence for a good 10 minutes before become annoyed. Not having much to say, Sasuke had opted to ask about his former classmates. The older jounin had been happy to share. Maybe a little too happy. Sasuke felt his right eye twitch.

Sakura was happily married to Rock Lee. Which hadn't surprised him. They had both reached Chuunin level, deciding not to advance any further. And both taught at the academy. Kiba and Hinata got together and were currently living together in a small apartment. They had hopes to get married by the time they turned 21. Kiba was a jounin while Hinata was studying to to be a medic-nin. Neji was a high ranking jounin, and was soon to be granted 3 genin to teach. Shino was also a jounin, along with Shikmaru. Ino also choose to stay a chuunin and teach at the academy. Leaving her with time to find her 'Soul Mate'. And Kakashi had no idea what Chouji was up to. The silver-haired jounin had also informed him that: Iruka was training to take the jounin exam. And that he should go to cheer his former teacher on.

Sasuke took all the information in, storing it for later reviewing. That had been almost everyone. But he had yet to hear of Naruto. The one person he really wanted to know about. What had the blonde been up to? Was he a jounin? Maybe even ANBU by now? Frowning Sasuke turned to face the older man, "What about Naruto? What's he doing now?" The jounin's reaction puzzled Sasuke. He had looked away, mumbling about it being late and missions in the morning and disappeared in a poof. What the hell was going on? Did something happen to Naruto?

Exhausted the dark-haired young man headed home.

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Six days later the Godaime returned to Konoha. And Sasuke was summoned to her office the day after. The Uchiha had spent the days either cleaning his large and overly dusty home. Or visiting with a few people. Mostly Sakura and Kakashi. Although Iruka made it a routine to drop by on his way to the academy. So, when he heard the Hokage had returned, he had be excited. Maybe he could finally go on missions (assuming the woman didn't have him killed on the spot)!

Much to his relief, upon being shoved into the office by an annoyed woman, a Hidden Leaf head-band had been flung at his head. "I'm assuming that since you defeated the S-Class criminal Uchiha Itachi, that you can handle being a jounin, correct?" Nodding, Sasuke tied the head-band on. Waving her hand she smiled, "Good good. Now, I have lots of..." She scowled darkly at the scrolls and papers upon her desk. "paper work. Your dismissed." Sasuke bowed and turned to leave but paused. Maybe she would know? "Hokage-sama, I have a question." Nodding she tucked the scroll she had picked up into a draw and faced him. "Yes?" "Where's Naruto?" Sasuke frowned. Her reaction was just as puzzling as Kakashi-sensei's. Sadness had flickered over her features before she had lowered her gaze to her desk. "Currently, he is in the Village of Hidden Sand." Sasuke relaxed, she had answered. "When will he return?" "I don't know. He hasn't been here in...almost two years." Ok, now he was just lost. Before he could question any further Tsunade shifted in her seat and continued, "Before you ask, Uzumaki Naruto is no longer a Hidden Leaf ninja. He resigned before leaving Konoha." Sasuke blinked.

A/N stuff:
I got more reviews!

cdkobasiuk: Thank you! I didn't want them to be scary over-bearing and clingy. ' Yeah, I really could see Iruka accidently suffocating one of his students in a hug. Especially Naruto! XD

Iceheart19: Thank you. Err..XD Updating is going to be slow. Sorry.

Anonymous: The kazekage is a secret! X3

Bishiehuggler: Yeah, it is a bit used. I really am just writing as thinks pop up. So, I really have no idea where this is going (maybe a vague outline of it XD). But hopefully something eye catching will pop up. And don't feel bad. As for reviews, I like getting them, but I'm fine if I don't. My writing is more for me. It's a bonus if people like it. (sorry if that sounds mean, because it wasn't intended to. That just happens to me alot x.x) Anyways, thanks for the review! needs a rock to hide under...

Well, this chapter is shorter than the previous one, but I really didn't want to get into the reasons for Naruto's actions. Thats for later :P
Also, I have no idea what to do with Chouji..so I excluded him. I'm in a babbly mood, so bear with me.