The kunai, chapter two

By Gasha Aisu

She remembers her first kill. It had been announced in the beginning, but that did nothing to soften the blow, nothing to make it easier. If anything it makes it harder, knowing you have to end someone's life. Apparently all ninja's had to be broken. They had to make their first kill, and not be consumed by guilt. They had to be stronger and kill, for it is the kill or be killed environment they live in. She never knew how Sasuke did, for he was already evil and away, he hated her so much he didn't even let her come. But because he was evil, he did what Kakashi had to do. He broke her. And because he wounded her soul, because he made her what she was now, because of that, she was able to kill sooner then Naruto.

She still remembers.

It had been in the middle of the night, around three she doesn't really remember. She and Naruto had stumbled upon a clearing. Kunai's in both hands, Sakura failed to be nervous. But then again, she didn't feel anything except the pain. Naruto was surprisingly serious, although his palms were sweaty. And then without a singly warning a hook embedded itself in her ankle. She had cried out in surprise, she wasn't as quiet then as she was now. And she was dragged across the field into she bushes. A sickening smile had found it's way upon her enemy's face as she struggled. It was to no avail, the string on which the hook hung was strengthened with chacra. Blood trickled down her leg as she stared back. She would never forget his eyes. They disgusted her. They were filled with lust, madness even. Without thinking she reached up, and the disgusted sound of metal piercing through flesh was heard. It wouldn't be long until she would be used to it. His body fell, useless now both of her kunai's were in his neck. She didn't even bother to retrieve them. She cut through the string without effort. She made sure she landed right. Cutting the string so that there was only the hook in her ankle and twisting the hook so it wasn't in the way, she made her way back to Naruto. He blinked in surprise. And she was surprised as well as he asked a question she wasn't expecting. She had expected something like; are you all right? Or; did you do it? No, that wasn't what he asked.

"Who the hell are you? "

She had smirked then, and told him she had changed. Her smirk quickly vanished as she heard rather than saw another enemy rushing to Naruto. Naruto turned and stared in horror, not able to move quickly enough. The enemy fell dead before his feet as she had thrown a kunai in his scull.

Her first kill had immediately lead to a second.

Most ninja's had a few days of after their first kill, Naruto had taken it to because he to had killed on that mission. They take the days of to think things over, and have peace with the fact that the've taken a life.
She had reported to Tsunade the next day, ready for another mission.

By now she had reached Tsunade's office. She knocked on the door, and waited.

"Come in"

She did, and sat down. Tsunade looked up and closed the file she had been reading in.

"Uchiha Sasuke is returning to our village" Tsunade told her.

Sakura froze. She hadn't heard his name for a long time, people seemed to fear to speak it in her presence. She narrowed her eyes.

"And?" she questioned.

Tsunade sighed and looked Sakura straight in the eyes, showing she was serious. Dead serious.

"We all know what made you what you are now" she spoke calmly and waited for a response.

She got none.

"He practically killed you, he turned you from a loving cheerful child to a cold, ruthless ninja, who doesn't seem to feel anything except pain" she continued and narrowed her eyes.

"That doesn't happen easily. I guess it's fair to say he has great effect on you, will you be able to handle his return?"

Sakura narrowed her eyes and slammed her hand on Tsunade's desk. Sakura never looked away from Tsunade's eyes, as she slowly removed her hand. On Tsunade's desk was a kunai, Sakura's kunai made by herself. Tsunade looked at it.

"What lies on your desk is me" Sakura started. Tsunade looked up. Good, she was listening.

"A kunai is a weapon. Nothing more, nothing less. It is to be used, it can defend you and it can kill your enemies. It has no feelings. It won't betray you, because it has no feelings. It is nothing, yet it is everything. One kunai can be the difference between life and death. The kunai will protect you, and it will serve you help you reach your goals. It is cold, it is useful. It is me, I am a kunai to our village." she spoke, looking straight into Tsunade's eyes the same time. Tsunade wasn't phased, it was to be expected from her.

"That was all I needed to know"

Sakura nodded.

"Can I leave?"

"No"

If Sakura was surprised she didn't show it. But then again, she didn't show anything, she looked dead. She stayed silent waiting for Tsunade to continue.

"Sasuke, Naruto, and you will reform team seven. We need groups who are always ready for missions, and trust and rely on each other, who know each other, so I have decided to form them. You and Naruto are the only ones who can team up with him, simply because others will be too afraid or too uncomfortable. Naruto is on his way to retrieve Sasuke as we speak. Do you accept these conditions and promise to me that you will do anything that lies in your power to restore team seven?"

Tsunade waited for a response.

Sakura looked up, and her eyes shown for the first time. They were troubled. She blinked and they were empty again.

"I accept, but have no illusions, it doesn't change anything"

Tsunade opened her mouth but Sakura beat her to it.

"Don't think I didn't know, I saw it in your eyes the minute I entered. Stop this foolish hoping Tsunade-sama, I'm not going to change and you know it. You were never that naive"

Tsunade looked away. Yes, she had hoped that the return of Sasuke would have a positive effect on Sakura. Well, it had been the most personal talk Sakura had gave since Sasuke left. But somehow, Tsunade wished she hadn't.

"Can I leave now?"

"Yes, report to my office next week, I'll tell you were to meet Naruto and Sasuke"

Sakura nodded and left. The minute Sakura left the office Tsunade sighed and held her head.

"Are you too lost Sakura? Will you ever smile again?" she asked an empty office.

to be continued

so what do you think? You think I should continue this? I kinda like it.If you like it to, please tell me. People don't seem to notice my other stories beside hearts in love and denial.

Untill next time

Gasha Aisu