Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Chapter 9- Homecoming

2 years later…

"Are you ready?" a masked man in his 30's asked a young lady about 16 yrs. of age.

"Yeah, I am," she answered.

Flashback

"Hey, Sakura, I have something to tell you before we train today," Kakashi told the pink-haired lady in front of him.

"What is it, Kakashi?" Sakura asked. She doesn't call him sensei anymore because he told her not to call him that.

"I researched about your ability, and this is what I found out. You are one of the few Harunos who has attained it. A lot of people feared this ability since it is very destructive. It has been told that this ability has vanished one thousand years ago. That is why very few people know about it. It is known as the Shiyuki," Kakashi told her.

"I see. It is good that I was able to master it then," Sakura answered with a smile. She finally understood why her parents didn't have it.

In the inn…

"Hey, Kakashi," Sakura said seriously. "Do you think it's about time we go back to Konoha?" she added while thinking really hard. She wanted to go back but not because she missed them. Sakura wanted to go back because she wants to know if her training paid off.

"Well… I guess its okay. It has been two years since we left," Kakashi answered with a smile underneath his mask. His answer made Sakura smile widely. "But…" he said. This made her smile falter a bit. "You'll have to wear a disguise first. I mean they all think you're dead. What if they think you're a spy disguised as Sakura and then they'll hunt you down? Remember that the Hokage herself trained you so you are somewhat close. Imagine what kind of punishment she'll give you if she thinks you are just disguised as Sakura."

"Gee…Kakashi, you're thinking too much. Anyway wearing a disguise isn't a bad idea. I don't want to attract too much attention," she said while standing up from the couch in which she and Kakashi are sitting on. "I'll think about the disguise I'll wear. You need one too, though!" she added happily.

Kakashi stared at her retreating back, thinking on how she changed in some things, for one her new obsession of knowing who is stronger. But some things are still the same like her cheery mood and other girl stuff like shopping. He shivered at the memory when Sakura was able to convince him to go shopping with her. 'How could they stand it? They have to carry a lot of shopping bags and walk from store to store!' he thought madly. From that experience he made a rule to himself to never ever go with a girl when she goes shopping.

End of flashback.

Now both of them are standing in front the gates of the village they left two years ago.

Kakashi is still wearing his mask, and his hitae-ate is placed in the same way it was before. His hair is dyed black. The zipper of his jacket is opened to reveal a plain white shirt that is fit enough to show that he has a well built body. His pants are black and it's slightly baggy.

Sakura's hair is dyed black too. She's wearing a red tank top with a black skirt that reaches half way of her thighs. She's wearing short shorts under her skirt because she doesn't want to be so daring. Contact lenses were placed on her beautiful emerald eyes.

Sakura has grown up as a beautiful young lady. She filled in on the right places, which sends guys drooling. Her pink hair, as for now black hair, reaching her back and her eyes are like emeralds shining brightly. She's still smart as ever and her fighting skills are way better than before. It's as if it were flawless. Despite her killing skills she is still very kind to good people.

"Let's go then," Kakashi told her.

"Um…okay, then," she answered feeling a bit nervous.

"It's going to be okay," he assured her when he noticed that she's a bit nervous. They then started to walk towards the gate of Konoha.

The guards saw their hitae-ates and let them in although they aren't familiar to them.

"Hey, Sakura, where do you want to go first?" Kakashi asked while glaring daggers to the group of guys staring at her with wanting looks.

"I don't really know," she answered while giggling at what he's doing. "Hmmm… Konoha still looks the same although there are new buildings that were built."

"Yeah, I wonder if the people are still the same though," Kakashi said. "Let's go to Hokage-sama's office so that she'll know that we're here."

"Okay!" she answered while happily stretching her arms. She feels so happy to be back in her hometown. "I must admit that I missed everyone…a bit."

"You won't miss them anymore since we're back," Kakashi said while smiling at his pink-haired student.

At the Hokage's office…

Knock! Knock!

"Come in," Tsunade said while signing some papers on the huge pile she has on the floor.

When the door opened it revealed Kakashi and Sakura. They are waiting patiently for Tsunade to look at them. Unfortunately she seems so busy signing those papers.

"What do you want?" Tsunade asked. She didn't even bother to look at them, which sent Kakashi and Sakura a bit irritated.

"We're back," Kakashi said, finally deciding to talk first.

"Back from where?" Tsunade asked while studying both of them.

"Don't you recognize us?" Sakura asked while smiling.

Tsunade looked at Kakashi, then to Sakura and back to Kakashi again. She stared at him for awhile. It seemed like forever but in reality it was just a few minutes.

"Ka…Kaka…Kakashi?" she said unbelievingly while her widened in shock.

"Took you long enough," he said while getting his Icha Icha Tactics. This made Tsunade and Sakura sweat drop

Tsunade looked at Sakura and studied her. She couldn't recognize her but there is a sense of familiarity within the girl. She feels like she has seen her but can't remember when. Tsunade just couldn't put her finger in it.

"I'm sorry, but I can't seem to remember you," she told Sakura. She's expecting to see a sad, disappointed look on the girl but all she got was a grin.

"It's okay. I don't expect you to remember a supposedly dead person now, do I?" Sakura answered while grinning madly.

With that said, Tsunade's eyes widened in shock. She then remembered Sakura. 'It can't be! She's dead!' Tsunade thought. 'But…'

"Sakura?" she said unsurely. She hoped that it is her. She wished that Sakura's death was all a cruel joke.

"You got that right! I'm Haruno Sakura and I am back," she said while smiling brightly,

"I expect that you would want an explanation, Tsunade-sama," Kakashi said as he noticed the unbelieving look on her.

Sakura and Kakashi explained to her everything. She understood clearly and was overjoyed to hear that it is Sakura.

"I've missed you so much!" Tsunade said while giving Sakura a tight bear hug. It made Sakura have a hard time to breathe considering the fact that the Hokage has large…er…um…thingers.

"ACK! I…can't…breathe!" she said while trying to get some air. This sent Kakashi to chuckle at the scene in front of him.

'I wonder how the people will react to this. This would come as a big shock for them especially Naruto and Sasuke,' Tsunade thought. 'at least they'll be happy again.'

Tbc……..

So sorry for the late update! I had a lot of school work… anyway thanks to all those who reviewed! You guys really RoCk!