Chap.3 Moonlight upon the Kitsune and Sakura (no hana)
Naruto only smirked at what Shikamaru had to say "its about time if you ask me" Shikamaru could only smile knowing very well that would be the answer the blonde shinobi would give him. "Well let me in to your place, so that I can feel you in on the details". As Naruto listened to Shikamaru's mission briefing "the Hokage entrusted me to deliver the mission details to you Kakashi and Sakura have been briefed on the mission since Kakashi was busy on another mission and Sakura was informed already since she and the Hokage had training to do. Team seven's mission is to deliver a three set of scrolls to a group of Chūnin and Junin leaf shinobi's at Hitamori village the problem is that its very close to the border with Tsuchi no Kuni Land of Earth there is a small chance you may run into some rock -nins Kakurezato Hidden Rock Village don't seem to get along with us so this makes it a C rank mission you'll depart around 8am tomorrow understood Naruto."
Naruto frowned at the mention of it being a C rank mission but shook his head to confirm Shikamaru he understood the mission plan. "Well I guess I should start getting ready huh" Naruto couldn't keep his smile contained being on a mission always did bring a certain edge of adventure for the young shinobi. Shikamaru waved at Naruto as he let himself out.
Naruto looked around looking for his bag he started to go around gathering the essentials for this mission; grapping couple of jutsu scrolls, and kunai as he prepared himself for the mission. A certain pink kunoichi was still pissed at Naruto. Sakura was concentrating very hard at the task at hand. Using the Shōsen Jutsu Mystical Palm Technique as well with Chakra no Enjintou Chakra Scalpel she was operating on an injured shinobi that had a sever cut around his shoulder while being supervised by Tsunade-sama and Shizune-san. Tsunade was amazed of how quickly her pupil was mastering her chakra control and learning advanced medical jutsu she had taught her.
Sakura looked at her patient" All done, know you have to let it heal for about a week before you can be reinstated for mission duties understand". The shinobi smiled and thanked Sakura for healing him. Tsunade couldn't help but notice that Sakura was in a bad mood even though she didn't let it get in the way of her training she noticed that her apprentice hadn't smiled since she returned from her training with Naruto.
Shizune beat Tsunade to the punch first to ask Sakura. "Sakura-chan you don't seem like your cheerful self did something happing between you and Naruto-kun?" Sakura's eye twitched and she balled both her fist, she looked at both women and spoke "nothing wrong especially when it comes to idiot boys!" with that remark Sakura left the hospital wing. Tsunade could only nod and smile as her pupil left "ahhh teenagers" Shizune and Ton Ton looked at one another and wondered what she meant by that "ahh Tsunade-sama what do you mean by that?"
Tsunade just smiled at her other pupil as she headed towards the door 'it seems like Naruto did something to upset Sakura hopefully it didn't evolve any thing he learned from Jiraiya".
Sakura looked out the window of her sensei's office she starred out into the village at times like these she would just stare into the village letting her thoughts sort out. ("Hmmm why am I still mad it's not like that idiot meant to piss me off at the way he practically drooled over that INO! Damn it Sakura Naruto's a comrade a friend a special friend that I care about even might love?") Sakura couldn't finish her train of thought as Tsunade, Shizune and Ton Ton made there way in.
Tsunade looked at her apprentice noticing something was plaguing her "Sakura I'm sure what ever Naruto did he didn't mean it I know for a fact he isn't the sharpest kunai when it comes to dealing with women, boys his age aren't very bright with dealing with women you shouldn't be too hard on him". Sakura only smiled as she let her sensei's words sink in "don't worry Tsunade-sama I know that". With that the kunoichi just smiles.
"Anyways on to more serious matters the council didn't like me assigning this mission to team seven they fear that Akatsuki are waiting for any moment to present it self to get Naruto". Sakura hearing the name Akatsuki brings fear of dread and anger in her eyes. "The council wanted me to offer the mission to another team that is why I didn't assign any missions too team seven for three months I had to persuade them that Naruto would in greater danger if they insisted he remain confined here in Konoha." Shizune looked worried she knew how much pressure Tsunade had been under the council opposing this mission too team seven yet she never gave into their demands.
Sakura seemed worried she cared for Naruto and hated and despised Akatsuki that only saw Naruto as some thing that contained there means to gain power and supremacy. "Tsunade-sama I take it we have to also worry about the rock-nins right". Tsunade was impressed by her pupil not only did she have beauty and strength as well as a keen sense of logic. "Sakura I want you too know that the land of earth and the land of fire have never been quite friendly towards each other even now while we are a peace there still lingers a great animosity between us be careful" Sakura looked at her sensei and nodded.
That night Naruto's mind was thrown around images thoughts issue that went unresolved came crashing around him. Naruto stood around a green field there was no cloud in sight the sky was blue and deep as any ocean he was engulfed in a sea of cherry blossoms the wind blow its pedals all around the area. His eyes caught the site of the most beautiful image of all Sakura-chan stood among the breeze as the pedals danced around her. Sakura noticed Naruto she ran towards him she embraced him in a fierce hug knocking both teenagers to the ground.
The teens laughed and embraced one another Naruto couldn't believe he was holding on too the one thing that meant the world to him. "Ehhh Sakura-chan I just want to say that I'll always protect you no matter what you mean everything to me "Sakura blushed at the bold statement and smiled as she looked deep within Naruto's eyes "Naruto-kun have I ever told you how handsome you are ever wonder how my lips taste like Naruto-kun" Naruto couldn't hold his blush any longer as Sakura-chan closed her eyes as she leaned in to Naruto for a kiss as the blonde shinobi closed his eyes a eerie shadow stood among them.
Naruto felt drips upon his brow he opened his eyes to see Sakura bleeding from her mouth she was being held by her throat by Uchiha Itachi. Hoshigaki Kisame looked down upon the blonde shinobi. The scene around Naruto changed the sky blackened the cherry blossom trees were ignited in flames, as the fires reached the night sky. Sakura lay lifeless in Itachi's hands. Another voice froze Naruto "not even you could stand against my brother even to protect the girl you love ehhh Naruto" Naruto slowly turned around seeing the silhouette of Sasuke he tossed Sakura's head at him her eyes moved up looking into Naruto eyes as she spoke"Na…Naruto-kun you said you'd always protect me why Naruto why didn't you protect me I thought you loved me…" Naruto lets out a ear shattering howl his mind snapped seeing his enemies surround him seeing the woman he loves decapitated and telling him he failed her.
Naruto felt the Kyūbi start to re-emerge within him. His pupils dilate his eyes turned a crimson red his check whiskers are thicker his claws are out as he is engulfed in the Kyūbi's red chakra as he turns around his shadow is that of the nine tail fox as he looks a head at a burning Konoha. With jolt of life Naruto returns to world of the living his breathing is heavy feeling the cold sweat drip off his forehead. As he looks to his left noticing that it's only six thirty a.m. too early to get ready he lays back down with his left arm on top of his forehead. "Seems like a strange nightmare damn it the first part was great don't worry Sakura-chan I'll never allow anyone to ever hurt you".
Sakura let out a tired yawn as she stood looking out towards the river this was the usual spot for team seven to meet. Sakura noticed a certain blonde shinobi heading towards her the sight of Naruto brought a smile to the pink kunoichi. "Morning Naruto-kun I see your up and early for our mission".
Naruto looked ahead to see Sakura waiting for him and their team leader "Morning Sakura-chan." Kakashi arrived thirty minutes late as all ways he was in high spirits as they left the great gates of Kohona Kakashi was busy reading his Icha Icha Tactics make-out tactics. Naruto couldn't help but let his mind wonder about his nightmare the images that were shown to him didn't leave a good feeling in him. He shakes his head he decides to focus on the mission at hand. Each of them had an extra pack each contains one scroll each that would be delivered to Hitamori village the message wouldn't make sense if all three scrolls weren't together.
Sakura noticed that Naruto-kun was preoccupied with something. "Hey Naruto-kun is something wrong?" Naruto turned to his pink kunoichi he noticed the worry in her voice he just smiled at her "Hehehe nah nothings wrong Sakura-chan just thinking that's all how long do we have to go till we reach the village". Kakashi sensei decided to speak at that moment "we have about two more days before we reach the village well we shouldn't worry just yet but be on your guard there have been rumors that rock-nins have been seen within our borders" ("that and the fact we have to be on high alert in case Akatsuki decides to strike ").
Naruto looked off in to the distance "well whatever happens well be ready I'll make sure they never forget the name Uzumaki Naruto believe it!" Sakura let a soft giggle out Naruto was always Naruto no matter what she liked the fact that Naruto always was up for a challenge. Team seven continued throughout the day heading for Hitamori village as all tree members landing down to the ground it was well into the night. Kakashi took out his supplies to set up camp "we'll rest here for tonight we'll pick up in the morning Naruto bring us some fire wood Sakura help me out with the supplies." As they got everything ready for the evening Naruto wondered away from the camp site the night sky was so beautiful. Naruto took a moment to let his thoughts wonder into the endless sea of stars in the sky. ("it's so beautiful at night with no clouds ")
Sakura finally found Naruto she was surprised seeing the young blonde starring into the night sky he had such a contempt smile on his face as he looked away at the stars. She wondered whether or not to disturb him.
"Beautiful isn't it" Naruto turned around seeing Sakura-chan looking at the same stars he was lost into. Smiling that the Kunoichi came looking for him "Hehehe yeah they are but not as beautiful as you Sakura-chan" Sakura was stunned to hear Naruto-kun say she was more beautiful than the majestic scenery that was in the sky she blushed a deep crimson red "Nar...Naruto-kun don't joke around like that". The slightly embarrassed pink kunoichi remarked.
Naruto starred at Sakura for while he walked up to her and embraced her in a hug. Sakura didn't know what to do if she blushes any more she would give off light. ("Why is he hugging me like this? Yet it feels so good being held like this by Naruto-kun ".) As Sakura returned the hug l both teenagers stood holding one another in the starry night "I'm sorry Sakura-chan for throwing myself like this to you I just had some things on my mind that's all I'm sorry if I worried you" Sakura looked up and starred into his blue eyes, Naruto could see her blush as he was lost in her emerald eyes "Naruto-kun I don't mind really its that I'm scared of losing you I don't want what happened to Gaara to happen to you you're marked by Akatsuki".
Naruto stroked her hair "don't worry Sakura-chan I wouldn't end up in their hands It'll take more than two Akatsuki members to get me hehehe" Naruto noticed Sakura's worried face as he closed the gap between them both their hearts started racing . ("Is Naruto-kun going to… is going to… is planning on kissing me…") Sakura tilted her head up closed her eyes awaiting the blondes lips Naruto started to sweat as he slightly trembled as he got closer to Sakura's lips.
"So there you guys are I was wondering… oh I'm sorry am I interrupting you guys?" Sakura let out aloud yep she shoved Naruto with all her forced sending the blonde shinobi crashing into a tree "Kaka…Kakashi-sensei we where just…just talking" Kakashi only smiled under his mask Sakura realized just what she did as he looked towards Naruto the poor blonde shinobi was out cold his body embedded in to the tree. The sheer force of Sakura's strength knocking the shinobi unconscious "NARUTO-KUN I'M SORRY!" Kakashi's laughter could be heard through the night.
"Hitamori Village I heard they are receiving the scrolls they are to arrive within two days if we don't move now we wont be able to grab them once there in the village" A dark figure stood besides his two subordinates as they looked down among the trees at Hitamori Village. "Arumaku-san are you suggesting we head off to intercept those leaf-nins" Arumaku smiled at his comrades remark "off curse were going to annihilate them before they ever reach this village there is no love between Konohagakure no Sato Hidden Leaf Village and Iwagakure no Sato Hidden Rock Village" All three rock-nins vanished from the tree branches as they went disappeared in to fire country.
-Yo fellow fanfic readers and writers I hope you guys enjoyed the latest chap. Of Pink fox I like how this chaptered turned out next chap. We'll have action, romance , echh... hehehe just kidding action and romance scenes coming up who are these mysterious rock-nins don't worry I will try to give these made up characters some cool jutsu. Any way hope you guys enjoyed my fic leave some feedback laters don't worry Sakura and Naruto will eventually kiss but not yet hehehe peae.
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