I don't own Naruto, there that's my disclaimer.
Waking before the alarm went off, Sakura lay in bed reading some medical scrolls that she'd found in the Hyuga library. It wasn't anything too in-depth, more of just a light reading of sorts. It helped her to understand how to heal the chakra points, the ones that had been closed by the assailant. She'd found that the Hyuga library provided insight into different ways of healing certain organs and tissues. Some were common knowledge, others not so much. It helped teach Hanabi, it was even helpful for her.
Jotting notes down for what scrolls Hanabi should be reading and other things to work on while away. It would give her student something to work on while she finished her current mission. Packing up her things, she hurried to get dressed. Breakfast was soon and she still had some things to sort out. Grabbing her bag and notepad, she made her way to the dining room. Now one might think that she was avoiding a certain Hyuga. You would be right! Yesterday was a complicated day and one that was still heavy on her mind.
Being the first one there, she got out her items continuing to work. However, she wasn't alone for too long. Hiashi was the next one to enter, surprised to see her and working at the table as he had done. Greeting one another, he sat down opening his scroll. Before long Hinata and Hanabi joined them, offering them greetings. She finished up the work, there was a lot of it. Maybe overkill. Neji was the last to join them, coming to take his spot after greetings were had.
"Everything okay? I came to your room this morning, but you weren't there." Neji spoke softly
"Yeah, I was up early. I did some reading before preparing a lesson for Hanabi today."
Neji nodded, almost sounded like there was disappointment in his voice. With breakfast served, they all dug in. With this meal toping the quietest, as three out of the five had scrolls in their hands. Hanabi looked exhausted, it wasn't from their training Sakura wasn't sure what it might be. Hiashi finished hurriedly, barely saying a word as he left them.
"Father is stressed, he normally gets a good day out." Hinata made note
"He goes through these spells, they're not abnormal." Neji pointed out. Clearly, he wasn't curious like Hinata
"What's to be stressed about? Half the time he brings it on himself." Hanabi spoke
"You do not understand half of what the clan head is responsible for. Let alone the clan head for one of the largest clans of the village. I guess this is as good a time as any to give you your work for today." Giving the scrolls and paper over to her student who looked on shell-shocked. Her eyes became large when she saw the other books and scrolls, all she had to read. "On top of that, I want a self-reflection paper with what you have learned from each of the readings you do. I want a detailed description of your healing techniques and how to treat different parts of the body, down to the nerves. All is written out and I expect it done by tomorrow. Understood?" Sakura spoke firm and clear
"Hai, sensei." Hanabi bowed her head
"If you're done, I would recommend getting to work."
Nodding, Hanabi gathered her new items before rushing out of the room.
Hinata chuckled. "Are you sure you don't want a permanent teaching job? I mean that was good. If you can get through to her stubborn ass, imagine who you could deal with. She normally doesn't deal well with being reprimanded."
"No, I'm good. It has been fun and a learning experience, I miss missions truthfully. I hope that when the time comes, I can return to them. Plus, I can't stand bad-mouthing."
"Good, this is something she won't forget anytime soon!" Hinata spoke standing, "I have a mission with my team, I'll be back in about a week. I want to go see Naruto before I head out."
"Good luck, tell Naruto I said hi!" Sakura said standing to give the girl a quick hug watching her leave. "We should get going too."
"Sakura, before we go. Are you sure you're, okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. A good night's sleep did me good." Sakura smiled, heading their ways after a quick discussion over what their initial plan was. Sakura went to get the map and some other items she may need. Neji went to move Sasuke around so that they were ready. Truthfully, Sakura wasn't sure she was fine, she'd said something yesterday that she hadn't wanted anyone to know. Kakashi finally found out, that he'd scared her one night. Pulling the kunai out on her sensei before realizing what had happened. Then broke down in her former sensei's arms. It was never spoken of again, whether Kakashi forgot or whatever the reasoning. He had never come through her window again at night, always choosing to come through the door.
Hurrying, there was a feeling that couldn't be placed. It wasn't one she got often, that's what made it tricky to remember where she'd felt it before. Trying to put it aside, she made her way to the cell. Neji opened the door before she could knock. Whipping the map out she slammed it on the table in front of Sasuke.
"Morning to you too," Sasuke smirked
"Morning, let's get started." Sakura spoke enthusiastically
Sitting down she had a pen and paper ready, wanting to make a detailed account of everything he spoke. To her, it wasn't enough to just have the map. Having the details to back up the claims, to look into everything they were being told. Sasuke gave amazing recounts of when they were at each base, and what he knew was happening at each base. The duration of each stay and if it was destroyed after they were done with it. If there was experimentation being done, he told them what he could. Sakura helped to fill the gaps where she could as she'd seen a couple of the experimented people. Sasuke was even able to tell them some of the people Oro met with.
Sakura was amazed at the amount of detail that Sasuke was giving them. Neji took over with their writings when Sakura's hand cramped, it sucked that she couldn't use any chakra down here. Stretching her hand, she listened as Sasuke recounted every mission he went on who he was with, and those he encountered. She could hear the grief in his voice when he was placed in charge of annihilating villages. He would pawn it off on his team when he could, that didn't always work with Oro overlooking his shoulder.
The hours seemed to tick by today, Sakura had chosen herself to go get something for lunch. Sasuke had voiced that he wanted to have some Ichiraku ramen, with tomatoes. Sakura making a face, opted for it. It was easy to order, while waiting she gathered some snack food including the wanted tomatoes. Heading back with plenty of food for all of them, Neji was ready for her. They ate while continuing to work.
Taking a break to eat snacks, Sakura went back through and finished any half thoughts. The information they'd gathered, if it was in fact true would be an amazing help to finally finish off Oro. By the time they were finishing up, it was close to six. Sakura began to wrap up, thinking they got everything they could.
"Sakura?" Sasuke asked, Neji listening in
"Yes, Sasuke?"
"If I am cleared from being a missing-nin and can integrate back into the village, can we start over?"
"From where? It seems that our paths will cross, but will it ever bring anything but misfortune?"
"Maybe you're right. I didn't make it easy on anyone trying to get close to me. I want to get to know you and Naruto, in a way I want to change who I'd become. My life has been thrown upside down yet again." Sakura sat back down looking at Sasuke's face, one that held regret on his face
"I don't know. I can't be hurt by you again, even if we're just friends." Sakura replied, not sure that there was anything there for them
"Can you at least say you're not mad at me anymore? If anything, you're the one person that has always mattered. The one person I could count on to be there, even if I never said it your damn happiness on our missions kept the dark from taking over."
Sakura looked to Neji who looked just as confused as she felt. "What is bringing this all out?" Sakura asked softly
"I have that feeling, like the day I had when Oro gave me the cursed mark. This time when you leave, I don't want to regret not making things right with you. The amount of regret I hold, I don't want you a part of it."
Tentatively Sakura reached out to put her hand over Sasuke's clasped hands. Sasuke's eyes shot up, looking at the woman in front of him. Sasuke tried to read her face, yet he couldn't see anything.
"I do forgive you. I-. I've been down that path of wanting power stopping at nothing, pushing the people closest to me away. I no longer judge your decisions for leaving for power, yes it was stupid. I do think we're even for you leaving me on a bench now, being as I nearly killed you."
Sakura smiled hearing the boy a crossed from her chuckle "I've felt the same way today, something is going to happen. The possibility for friendship is open if you're acquitted of charges and are put on probation."
"ArigotÅ, Sakura." Sasuke took her hands giving them a squeeze
"I'm not saying that will happen, you know that, right?"
"I know. I'm just glad that after I've been a bastard, you can finally forgive me."
"We all make our decisions and have to live with them. If this gives you a second chance at life, don't fuck it up." Sakura smiled
"You got it." Sasuke smiled back, a smile Sakura had never seen before. "Stay safe, with whatever is coming."
"You know I will. I'm safe at the Hyuga compound anyways." Sakura spoke
"See ya Sakura, Hyuga," Sasuke spoke, noticing the Hyuga had his mask back on. They offered their departing messages, in hopes to uplift his mood.
Picking up her things, they left surprised to find another ANBU standing outside the door. He gave Neji the message that he would be the one to take the Uchiha back to the other cell. They were needed right away with the Hokage. As they left, they knew it was time to take the information gathered from Sasuke to the Hokage. There was a lot of it. Wasting no time, Shizune ushered them into Tsunade's office. Laying the map out, they read through the notebook with the detailed accounts.
"Good work you two." Tsunade spoke looking through the notebook herself, "He gave over every detail he had, making sure to add dates. But is this true? What do you think Hyuga?"
"I believe his words to be true."
"Very well. I will figure this out," Tsunade spoke running a hand over her face, time as Hokage wasn't treating her well
"Anything else Shishou?" Sakura asked
Tsunade looked up, forgetting they were still present. "No, both of you can head home."
"Hai!" They both said, standing to leave
"Tsunade!" Shizune came crashing in, "There was a breach! Uchiha, he was attacked!"
"What?!" Tsunade spoke, pushing from her desk notepad still in hand
"He was found in the hallway by one of the night guards. He is on his way to the hospital!"
Tsunade shot a look at Neji demanding an answer "Another ANBU was waiting at the door, said you needed us here to go over the information. He was to take care of him."
Tsunade growled, not pleased but it wasn't their fault. "Sakura go, you start treating him. Neji you need to stay here and describe him with Shizune. I'll be there momentarily."
Sakura nodded, taking off out the window. Throwing her hair up as she ran, she pushed herself to a new limit. Reaching the hospital, she pushed through only stopping briefly at the main desk. They told her quickly where to find the Uchiha and then ran to the room. Glad that it was Miki, she knew that she was always a good pick.
Entering the room after doing the cleansing jutsu, she barked orders making those around her nervous. She had rarely been in these moods, there were only three other times she was this forward. Ordering all but two of the medics to leave, she assessed the situation. It was sound wounds and a chakra scalpel. Not having the time to figure out who did this, someone else could do that. This was her job now. One of the nurses tried getting her to put on something that would protect her clothes from the blood, not caring at this time. Starting with his heart moving her way through his chest, she finally pushed the other medics out of the way. Glad that they left, they were just in her way. Hearing the door open, Sakura growled.
"I said to get the hell out!" Sakura barked
"Do not speak to me that way young lady!" Tsunade barked back, gowned up. "Let me help to heal him." Not waiting for a reply, she joined her fellow medic
Working diligently for over an hour, Sasuke finally returned to stability. There were a couple of close calls, something Sakura was all too familiar with sound wounds. Tsunade was the first out, greeted by Neji, Shizune, and Kakashi. Sakura soon followed, blood down the front of her. No one wanted to anger her, thus no one said a word.
"Kakashi, you're on guard duty. Shizune, I need Guy, Anko, Asuma and Shikamaru in my office asap. Sakura, Neji, you two will also be joining me." Tsunade looked to her student, "After you find a change of clothes."
Watching her mentor giving a disapproving look, the other medics and nurses came back. Listening to the orders that Tsunade was barking their way, before dismissing everyone. Starting up the stairs, Sakura moved in the direction of her office. Neji had been there a couple of times, only because he refused the help of Yamanaka. Sakura's secretary, as he called her, finally gave up and took him to her. Following her in, he watched as he went to a cupboard pulling out some spare clothes. Throwing them on her desk, she went and washed the blood off the rest of her body. Watching and waiting for a break or sign of anything, Neji wanted to be ready for it.
"I'm fine, okay? Stop watching me to see if I'm going to break down in a fit of anger or start crying. Fuck. I had one break, now everyone thinks I'm that fragile girl again!" Sakura spoke hotly
"Gomen Sakura. I should know better."
"Damn right you should!" Sakura yelled, then sighed. "I need to change; will you turn around please?"
Giving her a nod, her voice was confident with no strain. She was telling him the truth, there wasn't the strain in her voice that was there during their mission. Clearly back to how she should be, not that he wouldn't take the time to check on her.
"Let's go," Sakura spoke throwing her clothes in the basket beside him
"Wait a second." Neji stood before her, placing his hands on her shoulders
"What?" Sakura asked partially annoyed, that was until he hugged her
"I was making sure you were okay, not because of previous occurrences. But because I am your friend and I care about you."
"Thank you, I didn't mean to yell at you." Sakura sighed, returning the hug. "We can talk more later, right now we need to get back to work."
Accepting that answer, they rushed to get back to Tsunade's office. The sight they returned to was chaotic. The office was turned inside out.
"Shishou, where's the map?" Sakura's first thought came out
"Gone. I still have the notebook. Did the imposter see the book?" Tsunade looked at the duo
Sakura ran her mind as quickly as possible, from the moment she picked up to the time that they left. "No, Neji had the map. I had the book in my hand that contained the garbage for that day."
Seeing Tsunade sigh with contentment, something going in the right way. "Alright, once Shizune gets back it will stay on me. For now, both of you head back home. Get some rest and eat something, this changes the plan."
"Shishou, I'm fine I can stay and help." Sakura pushed
"No. You just drained your chakra; you need to do as I say."
"Hai." Sakura gritted, leaving the office after they were dismissed. Neji was hot on her trail.
Having nothing more to say right now, Neji could understand why she wanted to help. Yet, neither understood why she couldn't help. Knowing that Sakura didn't drain her chakra yet used a good portion of it to heal the Uchiha. He'd be pissed off too if he couldn't help figuring out what the hell happened. Arriving at the quiet compound there was food waiting for them. Eating quickly, both wanting to be ready at a whims notice. Moving onto their rooms, they stood outside of Sakura's door.
"Do you want to talk?" Neji asked softly
"I was worried. For once, I felt that we were getting along. Strangely, I care for the bastard. My gut was telling me something was wrong all day, I should've listened to it."
"Hey, we didn't know that was what it was going to be. You've healed him, Kakashi is guarding him. We'll figure it out."
"Thanks. I'm starting to feel tired, maybe I will lay down for a bit."
"Alright, I'm going to inform uncle of what has happened. If you need me, you know where I am."
Sakura smiled, taking this chance to hug him. Feeling the tight embrace Neji gave her, made her relax. "You get some sleep too."
"I will," Neji spoke softly in her ear before parting, watching as she entered her room. He sighed turning to go meet with uncle.
Sakura moved to the bathroom first, taking a quick shower. Dressed in regular clothes in case something changed at a moment's notice, there was so much to go over. These past four hours were mind-blowing, her mind was spinning just processing it. Opening her draw that housed some scrolls and her chakra gloves, she grabbed them. They were worn in, yet they didn't look it. They were definitely worth the price, then the one who gifted them to her. These were her most prized possession, not that she had many.
Hearing a soft knock, she called out to come in. Neji must have finished with Hiashi, wondering what else he wanted.
"Hello, Sakura-chan." That voice, it couldn't be. Not here. She felt the chill run through her.
Standing and turning, she spotted Kabuto standing in her doorway. Searching for anyone else with him, thankfully she didn't sense anyone else. "Kabuto."
"I was wondering if you were going to say anything, I'd heard that you've become quiet." Kabuto poked
"How did you get in here? What do you want?"
"I assumed Sasuke-Kun told you, maybe he is loyal after all. Too bad, maybe I should've waited to hurt him. He's doing alright now isn't he, thanks to you?" Chuckling while he pushed up his glasses
"What do you want?" Sakura asked again more forcibly
Smirking, he stared right at her. His eyes were no longer that of a human. "You." He barely spoke charging at her
Sakura deflected the initial attack, hearing the vase clatter to the floor. She couldn't fight him in the house, she had to get him away from her people. Breaking through a window, she threw a kunai at Neji's window. Kabuto laughed at her following her, chasing after her. Sakura knew that this was a bad idea, but she couldn't risk hurting the only place she considered home. Making it to a nearby field, she stopped. Watched him stop on the other side of the field, watching to see what he would do. He gave nothing away, a closed book. Doing the same, he could make the next move.
"Did you like your flowers? Oro thought you'd appreciate them, a Sakura blossom for another Sakura blossom." Kabuto spoke
Sakura growled; she should have made the time to ask about the flowers. Now it was biting her in the ass.
"You made another mistake dear, you brought me all the way out here. You have no one to come save you now. I guess I should be the one to thank you, it'll be easier to take you."
Holding back any facial expression, she let inner Sakura do all the screaming for her. Yes, this move was dumb, she had to hold him off or die trying.
"Oro was right about you being better than your sensei. She's outdated compared to you! Watching you heal our dear Sasuke-Kun, you are just what we need."
"You were watching me? For how long?"
"Long enough." Sakura brought chakra to her hands, "You will do what we tell you."
"Or what?"
"You die." Kabuto spoke flatly, "Let's see how you compare to me. Medic versus Medic."
Kabuto came, chakra scalpels engaged. Refusing to give the bastard the satisfaction, Sakura would not lower herself to his level. At that level, she lost herself and she couldn't do that again. Not if it could be helped. Knowing that she had to use her chakra sparingly, she had used a portion of it on Sasuke's healing. Having to play it smart, was not to her benefit. Kabuto had the upper hand; he had more chakra and clearly, they'd been experimenting on him.
It was coming to the point that she didn't want, she didn't want to break land. Not this close to the Hyuga compound. If something didn't change, she was going to be a goner. With no other options, she moved away from him quickly. Working quickly, but waiting for the perfect moment, she struck. Hearing him gasp, that was her queue. Getting to work, she started using the rocking landscape to her advantage. Throwing, kicking, and using her weapons, trying to get in more hits. She was glad she'd gotten some hits in, it just wasn't enough.
'Fuck.' Sakura thought, dodging the last kunai seeing that her opponent was stopped 'What can I do? I can't keep doing this, I can't go back to the Hyuga compound.' Getting a glimpse of her opponent, he did look worn down. He couldn't keep up on his healing either, at least he couldn't see that from her. Taking comfort in his disheveled state, she was giving him one hell of a fight.
"It looks like you are almost done, Sakura-chan. You have proved yourself worthy, you've made it so easy to take you. All alone." The smirk he held was uncomfortable
"I will keep fighting until I die! You won't take me to that bastard! I don't care if I'm alone- I'm not going." Sakura growled out, feeling the pain hit her
"Good thing you're not alone Hurano-san." Hiashi to one side and Neji to the other
"Oh! Your backup came!" Kabuto's laughter filled the clearing
"Hiashi, Neji." Sakura sighed out not caring that she didn't address either formally
"How are you doing?" Hiashi asked, not correcting the girl. He hoped that Kabuto would stay in his crazed state long enough for her to answer
"I'll be fine. I've held him off up until now, he wants to take me to Oro."
"Tha-."
"In his dreams." Neji cut off his uncle, in a voice neither had heard from him
"With that, it's time to finish this," Hiashi spoke
"Hai."
Taking the offense, it wasn't long before everyone was frustrated. Each thinking about where his chakra reserves were coming from, it was as if he was starting new. Sakura didn't seem to be getting a hit in, then when he got Neji and sent him flying back.
"Oh, did I hurt your poor Hyuga? What are you going to do about it little one?" Kabuto mocked her
Nothing thinking she'd actually do it; Sakura went to the place she never wanted to go. Watched the smirk disappear from his face as she got his arm. Her speed almost doubled, surprising him with a fatal attack on his leg. Neji was back up, yet Kabuto rebounded from them. Holding his leg, he was healing it.
"Oro will not be happy with you," Kabuto spoke, disappearing
Sighing, Sakura dropped to a knee the gen-jutsu disappearing showing how battered she truly was. She felt Neji beside her, looking over her.
"Hurano-san?" Hiashi began
"I'm good." Sakura stood on shaky feet, Neji placing a hand around her feeling his uncle do the same
"Let's get you to the hospital," Hiashi spoke
Thankful for the two, not sure that she could've made it. With the adrenalin finally wearing off, Sakura could barely stay awake the pain becoming unbearable. Passing through the hospital doors finally, both men trying to keep the jarring to the girl to a minimum. They'd never had to work together so well before. Seeing Ino running toward their group, Sakura tried to smile. Hiashi began barking orders, knowing that they'd take care of her and the pain becoming too much, Sakura passed out.
Waking up in a soft bed, the sun hit her face. Trying to sit up was funny, the pain in her chest stopping her. 'Broken ribs. Great.'.
"Don't force yourself. Your ribs were the last of our worries." A familiar voice spoke
"How bad?" Sakura croaked out; the bed was moving up finally. "How's Sasuke?"
"We were able to fix the internal injuries, fixed a broken leg. Relocated your shoulder, oh, and fixed your wrist. Your ribs were the last things, and we couldn't do anything about that, we had to make sure both Hyuga's were healed too. Uchiha is stable and awake."
Sakura rubbed her eyes. Seeing who was taking care of her, "Ino?"
"Yes?"
"I thought you were taking time off from the hospital to do your own thing?" Sakura smiled at the cup of water handed to her, drinking it slowly
"Tsunade is calling all hands on deck. Hinata would have been the next go-to, but they asked me instead."
Nodding, understanding the chain of command. Hearing Ino tell her to relax, she did so the best she could. Ino ran her hand over her, then wrote down her findings.
"Don't bother changing the gashes bandages, I'll start healing them soon."
"Hai." Ino replied "Sakura?"
"Hm?"
"You fought Kabuto on your own?"
"Yeah, for a little bit." Sakura answered
"It was longer than a bit. Hyuga-san said they found you an hour and a half. They said you kicked ass making him flee, your chakra scalpels must be terrifying."
"Yeah, I guess so," Sakura spoke, hating where her mind had to go to use them. After seeing Neji hit, it just sparked dark thoughts. "Neji's okay?"
"Yeah, he had some minor wounds. Nothing Tsunade couldn't heal." Ino smiled softly, she'd seen last night how worried Neji was about Sakura.
"Good. I'm glad." Sakura smiled to herself, not noticing the blond watching her
"Well, you have some people who want to see you, can I send them in?"
"Yeah, that's fine." Ino nodded, picking up and then leaving
It wasn't every day that she was on the healing side of things, it was unpleasant. 'Except when Neji is doing the healing.' Growling, now her inner self decided to come to life- perfect. Not wasting any time, she had the chakra back and started to heal one of the broken ribs. The rest of her lacerations were healing or healed now. She didn't need Ino knowing that.
Looking up at the door opening, she saw Neji and smiled. Following him were Naruto and Hiashi.
"Hurano-san." Hiashi nodded to her
"Sakura-chan!"
"Hi everyone." Sakura smiled, spotting the small smile Neji gave her. Holding herself from reaching out to him, they weren't a couple so why did she feel the need to do that. "Are you both okay?"
"Yes, how are you?" Hiashi asked
Chuckling, "I'm good. My chakra is back, so the lacerations are finally healed or healing. My ribs hurt like hell, but hopefully, that ends in a couple of days." Spoke softly
"Sakura, you did awesomely! Don't sulk!" Naruto took a seat on her bed
"I'm not sulking, I have five broken ribs. What I'm upset about is we didn't catch him, he ran." Sakura tried to explain
"He didn't get you, that's more important."
"That is true," Neji spoke softly, catching his uncle's attention. Sakura smiled at him, taking whatever win she could get.
"We merely acted as a distraction to Kabuto, you were able to deal the damage to him," Hiashi spoke up
"Very well. What are we doing about Oro?" Sakura asked
"We have sent out scouting groups, with no feedback yet. I am going out tonight." Neji spoke
"I have to leave in the morning," Naruto added
Nodding to the group, Sakura began slowly removing the bandages from her body. Her body is on the mend finally. Seeing Hiashi's bandage on his arm, "Let me heal your arm." Sakura spoke
"Do not worry about me," Hiashi spoke
Rolling her eyes, no wonder where the rest of the Hyuga's got it from, "Either you come to me, or I come to you." Sakura spoke to him, giving her medical glare
Hiashi moved over to her, allowing her to take the bandage off. Underneath was a large laceration; it had been partially healed. Examining it, she wanted to know who did it and what they did. Approving the progress Ino did, she started healing it the rest of the way. Working from one end to the next, the laceration slowly disappeared leaving no scar.
"Doesn't that feel better?" Sakura asked matter of fact
"Yes, it does."
"Good. You should listen to your medic."
"Sakura." Tsunade said barging in, "Can't you listen for just once? Once? You are part of the reason I drink."
"Shishou, that is just an excuse. You and I both know you started drinking long before you knew me. Plus you took me on so anything that happened you allowed to happen."
"You're an ass," Tsunade spoke, hands on her hips
"You know that once I can rest, my chakra replenishes quickly. Now, all I have left are my ribs."
"Just don't overdo it. For now, I need a verbal report." Sakura nodded, starting from the beginning. Well, the random vases that started appearing then worked their way to Kabuto entering her room progressing until getting to the hospital.
"Very good." Tsunade spoke, "For today, you will have a guard."
"I'm fine! I don't need someone breathing down my neck! I'll be healed by tonight anyways." Sakura pointed out
"Geeze Sakura! Take my help!" Naruto threw his hands up behind his head, squinting at his best friend
"Naruto is my guard?"
"Yes. He damn near begged for it. I don't need anything else happening to you, you're needed up to par. Before I came in here, Kakashi sent word that they have spotted movement. Hiashi, please go ready your clan. Other clans have been notified."
"Hai, get well soon Sakura-san." Hiashi left them
"Neji and Naruto, your teams have been called off. I need you here, in case of an invasion. We have to keep the village protected the best we can." Tsunade explained, "Naruto I have spoken to Sai and Yamato, Neji you still need to inform your team."
"Hai. I'll be back." Neji turned to Sakura, patting her hand then leaving
"You have one more visitor if you'd like to see him. Before you answer that, there is something you have to complete."
"What is it?"
"You need to make him fight against Oro. If he refuses, he is to be locked up." Tsunade spoke seriously, hoping his teammates would be enough to convince him
(Here is another one down. Happy July! I hope you all are staying safe. Please enjoy this! ~DQ)