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Chasing After him... Chapter Two
The next day, Shikamaru, Hinata, Ino, Naruto, Choujii, Kiba, "bandaged" Rock Lee, Tenten, Neji, and Shino were by the ramen house- eating ramen of course. They were having a snack after a tiring training session with Sir Kakashi, Sir Iruka, Sir Gai, and the rest of their mentors.
Then, someone caught their attention.
Silence followed.
"SA....SAKURA CHAN?!!!!!!!". Naruto hollered, unable to conceal his happiness.
Whack! Rock Lee calmed him down.
"Sakura, you're well now...". Rock Lee mentioned shyly.
"Hmmmm...... I guess, you did a GREAT JOB back there Ino, I'm actually impressed. You're more matured than I thought". Shikamaru commented- in a half-bored half delighted tone. Then slurped his ramen, not looking at Ino.
"Really?". Ino asked, blushing like crazy. Then, she mentally bumped her head and questioned herself why she's blushing for Shikamaru?
Choujii saw this and just kept the excitement to himself.
"Sakura-chan, I'm glad you're okay now....care to join us?". Hinata timidly joined in, and offered Sakura a seat.
"Thanks Hinata.....". Sakura accepted.
"Sakura! I' M SO HAPPY YOU're BACK TO NORMAL!!!". Naruto blurted again.
"Ha..Hai.....thanks to you, to Ino, and actually all of you who've been there for me. I can't put your efforts to waste now, can I?". Sakura replied with her natural smile.
"YEP! I COULDN'T AGREE MORE!". Naruto remarked.
"Well, I guess we should say- Welcome Back Sakura!". Ino added.
Then all continue eating.
Days passed, Sakura went back to training with the group. Sir Kakashi was so relieved that she's fine now.
But, in the back of her mind- Ino's words rung constantly.....
"If you want him back.....chase after him...".
She recalled.
On the 3rd week. She finally decided. During their breakfast at a nearby café together with the other rookies- who some became full pledged chounnins and others are still genins (herself included), she made an announcement.
"Ummmm...everyone, I'm really glad you're all here". Sakura suddenly opened up- interrupting their silent munches.
"Huh? What's this all about now?". Shikamaru asked boredly, then Ino elbowed him.
"Well, I really would like to say thank you for helping me and Naruto pull things back.....but we....we uhh....Naruto and I decided to go on a journey this week". Sakura tried to explain.
"WHAT?!!!!Nooooo!!!! Naruto what did you make my Sakura Chan do?!Are you two getting married?". Lee thundered in a flood of tears.
"I-Iye.....of course not Lee, that's not the case. Well, you see, Naruto and I decided to go after Sasuke at Otto village and try to bring him back". Sakura elaborated and Naruto nodded.
"WHAT?". Everybody screamed- except for Neji who remained quiet and composed.
"You heard her! We just actually want to say a temporary good bye to you all". Naruto said cheerfully.
Ino slapped her forehead, blaming herself that Sakura must have had taken her seriously when she suggested that the girl should chase after Sasuke. Choujii and Shikamaru patted her on the shoulder.
"That's interesting, but I think you two should give more thought to it- the Otto Village is a dangerous place to be". Shino broke in.
"We know that, yet we still won't change our minds were determined". Sakura said firmly.
"Sakura's right, so......dear friends- I'm afraid we'll leave the boring training sessions with you people for now- Sakura and I have to prepare for a greater journey". Naruto boasted.
Then together they left.
No one dared mention the plan to any of their mentors. They know Naruto would erupt if they'll ever will. Knowing that the two would leave Konoha at midnight, most had trouble sleeping.
Near the Konoha river, where sail boats reside- (the exit to their humble town rests).
Chilly and foggy, Sakura and Naruto made a halt when a bunch of figures blocked their way.
"WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING HERE?!" Naruto asked.
"You should know you couldn't stop us...not now". Sakura said.
"Oh, we're not here to stop you two!". Kiba exclaimed and his dog- Akamaru barked in agreement.
"Then what?". Naruto questioned.
"We're coming with you guys....". Ino admitted, the rest gave naughty smiles.
"WHAT?!!!" Naruto and Sakura chorused.
"Yeah, you can't have the fun all to yourselves!". Rock Lee butted in.
"Hn! You can't let us do boring stuffs here while the two of you hog all the adventure!". Shikamaru added.
"Naruto, I want to come with you and Sakura-chan". Hinata spoke with a bright blush.
"Besides, the two of you alone are no match for whatever danger awaits there". Neji fired.
"C'mon- you guys! What are you waiting for! Let's get going and bring back Sasuke!". Ino exclaimed impatiently- settling herself on one travel boat.
The two froze for a while unsure of how to react. But they know there's no turning back. So they all hopped on the boats.
Naruto, Sakura, Hinata, Neji, Shino, and Kiba on one.
Ino, Shikamaru, Choujii, TenTen,, and Rock Lee on another.
And together they sailed away.
The next day- 4 elite chounnin Ninja's gasped in worry and anger after they found out that there students had all stowed away.
Kakashi and Gai, gritted their teeth, and both said in Unison.
Kakashi and Gai: What are they up to now?!!!!!!
A/N: Yikes! How's that? Well, the real action and story will begin on the next chap!
Chasing After him... Chapter Two
The next day, Shikamaru, Hinata, Ino, Naruto, Choujii, Kiba, "bandaged" Rock Lee, Tenten, Neji, and Shino were by the ramen house- eating ramen of course. They were having a snack after a tiring training session with Sir Kakashi, Sir Iruka, Sir Gai, and the rest of their mentors.
Then, someone caught their attention.
Silence followed.
"SA....SAKURA CHAN?!!!!!!!". Naruto hollered, unable to conceal his happiness.
Whack! Rock Lee calmed him down.
"Sakura, you're well now...". Rock Lee mentioned shyly.
"Hmmmm...... I guess, you did a GREAT JOB back there Ino, I'm actually impressed. You're more matured than I thought". Shikamaru commented- in a half-bored half delighted tone. Then slurped his ramen, not looking at Ino.
"Really?". Ino asked, blushing like crazy. Then, she mentally bumped her head and questioned herself why she's blushing for Shikamaru?
Choujii saw this and just kept the excitement to himself.
"Sakura-chan, I'm glad you're okay now....care to join us?". Hinata timidly joined in, and offered Sakura a seat.
"Thanks Hinata.....". Sakura accepted.
"Sakura! I' M SO HAPPY YOU're BACK TO NORMAL!!!". Naruto blurted again.
"Ha..Hai.....thanks to you, to Ino, and actually all of you who've been there for me. I can't put your efforts to waste now, can I?". Sakura replied with her natural smile.
"YEP! I COULDN'T AGREE MORE!". Naruto remarked.
"Well, I guess we should say- Welcome Back Sakura!". Ino added.
Then all continue eating.
Days passed, Sakura went back to training with the group. Sir Kakashi was so relieved that she's fine now.
But, in the back of her mind- Ino's words rung constantly.....
"If you want him back.....chase after him...".
She recalled.
On the 3rd week. She finally decided. During their breakfast at a nearby café together with the other rookies- who some became full pledged chounnins and others are still genins (herself included), she made an announcement.
"Ummmm...everyone, I'm really glad you're all here". Sakura suddenly opened up- interrupting their silent munches.
"Huh? What's this all about now?". Shikamaru asked boredly, then Ino elbowed him.
"Well, I really would like to say thank you for helping me and Naruto pull things back.....but we....we uhh....Naruto and I decided to go on a journey this week". Sakura tried to explain.
"WHAT?!!!!Nooooo!!!! Naruto what did you make my Sakura Chan do?!Are you two getting married?". Lee thundered in a flood of tears.
"I-Iye.....of course not Lee, that's not the case. Well, you see, Naruto and I decided to go after Sasuke at Otto village and try to bring him back". Sakura elaborated and Naruto nodded.
"WHAT?". Everybody screamed- except for Neji who remained quiet and composed.
"You heard her! We just actually want to say a temporary good bye to you all". Naruto said cheerfully.
Ino slapped her forehead, blaming herself that Sakura must have had taken her seriously when she suggested that the girl should chase after Sasuke. Choujii and Shikamaru patted her on the shoulder.
"That's interesting, but I think you two should give more thought to it- the Otto Village is a dangerous place to be". Shino broke in.
"We know that, yet we still won't change our minds were determined". Sakura said firmly.
"Sakura's right, so......dear friends- I'm afraid we'll leave the boring training sessions with you people for now- Sakura and I have to prepare for a greater journey". Naruto boasted.
Then together they left.
No one dared mention the plan to any of their mentors. They know Naruto would erupt if they'll ever will. Knowing that the two would leave Konoha at midnight, most had trouble sleeping.
Near the Konoha river, where sail boats reside- (the exit to their humble town rests).
Chilly and foggy, Sakura and Naruto made a halt when a bunch of figures blocked their way.
"WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING HERE?!" Naruto asked.
"You should know you couldn't stop us...not now". Sakura said.
"Oh, we're not here to stop you two!". Kiba exclaimed and his dog- Akamaru barked in agreement.
"Then what?". Naruto questioned.
"We're coming with you guys....". Ino admitted, the rest gave naughty smiles.
"WHAT?!!!" Naruto and Sakura chorused.
"Yeah, you can't have the fun all to yourselves!". Rock Lee butted in.
"Hn! You can't let us do boring stuffs here while the two of you hog all the adventure!". Shikamaru added.
"Naruto, I want to come with you and Sakura-chan". Hinata spoke with a bright blush.
"Besides, the two of you alone are no match for whatever danger awaits there". Neji fired.
"C'mon- you guys! What are you waiting for! Let's get going and bring back Sasuke!". Ino exclaimed impatiently- settling herself on one travel boat.
The two froze for a while unsure of how to react. But they know there's no turning back. So they all hopped on the boats.
Naruto, Sakura, Hinata, Neji, Shino, and Kiba on one.
Ino, Shikamaru, Choujii, TenTen,, and Rock Lee on another.
And together they sailed away.
The next day- 4 elite chounnin Ninja's gasped in worry and anger after they found out that there students had all stowed away.
Kakashi and Gai, gritted their teeth, and both said in Unison.
Kakashi and Gai: What are they up to now?!!!!!!
A/N: Yikes! How's that? Well, the real action and story will begin on the next chap!