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Chap. 7 Pink Flame the ballad of Sakura and Naruto

"The red moon an ominous sign it always brings death. It's a sign that blood shall be spilled and a life shall be lost. I wonder whose blood shall spill into this land. My grandfather told me when I was a little girl that I should be weary of these omens. I've seen the beast and wonder what fate has in store for him. I no longer believe to hunt and kill him. I must find a way to understand him to see the world through his eyes. I know this is going against my sensei's orders but who among us can defeat him now? The time I have spent with him was enjoyable yet sad. I will be in the shadows watching you. I will assist you will not abandon you. Only my heart will tell me what to do I am bound by my honor. Uzumaki Naruto will you bring peace to this world. Or more bloodshed only time will tell eh Naruto?"

The night sky seemed so peaceful was it not for the crimson full moon that cast an ominous shadow across the fire country. Hitomi stood among the branches she was wearing her regular vest which exposed her arms. She wore skin tight black pants with regular military sandals. Her face was painted with a black streak across her eyes and white face paint with her forehead protector on her neck. Her waist carried her pouches and her Wakizashi on her waist. Near her leg she felt her pet Kumori set next to her Hitomi was half a mile a way from Konoha gates. It was her gift it was easy for her to infiltrate and stay among the shadows. Her grandfather knew it was a special gift she was gifted. Hitomi knew she would have to infiltrate Konoha once again.

A few miles off deep in the land of fire two figures walk silently in the night. The first figure stops as the tall figure looks back at his partner.

"You hear something Itachi?" asked Kisame

Itachi quietly reaches back with his right hand to his waist. Soon three shiruken's come at Itachi the blades are deflected by him. Three ANBU members jump out of the bushes. They circle Kisame before any off them can move they are immobilized. They are facing Itachi who now has the Mangekyo Sharingan the three ANBU figures are silent. There bodies begin to twitch as the blood starts to flow from beneath their masks. It takes ten minutes for the bodies to hit the floor Itachi looks on coldly down

"Special Ops squad".

"Hmph that wasn't much of a fight was it now Itachi using your fancy eyes to kill them quickly huh" boasted Kisame

"I played with them they are no match for me I know there skills and tactics. I detected them a while back. I figure I get rid of them quickly our target is that boy. Zetsu said he can now call on his demon form I want to test his skills" said Itachi.

The two Akatuski members continued to walk towards there destination unknown to Konoha that these men are out for blood the blood of a fox. The morning rays rained down on Naruto's face. He tried to move up but felt something heavy keeping him down.

The blonde shinobi slowly blinked the sleep out of his eyes as he noticed a blur of pink hair in front of him. It hit him quickly that this pink mess belonged to none other than his sweet Sakura. She had spent the night the night with him worrying about him the blonde shinobi stroked her hair lightly.

The pink kunoichi moaned lightly as Naruto continued to stroke her hair a smile formed on the lips of Sakura. Naruto felt bad worrying Sakura so much he knew she cared for him deeply. He did not want to worry her so much he cared for her even loved her. Sakura slowly got up she smiled at Naruto before gently kissing him on the lips. She yawns and stretch's her arms before getting out of Naruto's bed. Sakura had on a big black shirt that came to her thighs. The pink kunoichi made her way to the kitchen. Naruto stood up scratching his head.

"So Naruto had a good night's sleep I hope hehehe. Don't get any funny ideas ok I told my parents I was staying at Ino's place. So what do you want for breakfast?" Said Sakura

The blonde shinobi smiled as he knew he only wanted one thing

"RAMEN!" yelled Naruto

The blonde shinobi grinned like always except he forget the flying bowl coming at him as it hit him straight in the head.

"Are you kidding me ramen! No Naruto you need to eat something good and healthy too much ramen is bad for you I'll make you something good" yelled Sakura

Naruto rubbed his forehead forgetting that Sakura was a medic in training and eating healthy was an important issue with her.

"Yes, Sakura-chan"

Sakura was busy looking for ingredients to make Naruto an omelet before she knew it he rapped his arms around her. He gently kissed her neck which caused Sakura to slightly moan. She couldn't handle it anymore she broke from his embrace she hugged him with everything she had. This caused Naruto to turn almost blue forgetting that Sakura had enormous strength.

"Sa…ku…ra-chan!" Naruto said

Sakura broke the hug gasping forgetting her own strength tears stared running down her check.

"What's wrong Sakura?" asked Naruto

"It's that I'm sick of it all Naruto everyone treating you like shit! You're human Naruto capable of love and pain. Why didn't you tell me Tsunade-sama made you an ANBU can't you turn it down!" Sakura said in raspy voice.

Naruto held his head down trying to figure out what words to say to calm down the women he loves.

"Sakura I know how you feel. I wished they saw me as a Konoha shinobi not as a beast but that will never change. Not even telling them that I am Yondaime's son. But if I become Hokage maybe they will change their views of me. If baa-chan thinks of me becoming ANBU will help me reach my dream of Hokage then so be it."

"You shouldn't worry Sakura-chan I'm here with you and I will always; be by you're side you are the reason I stay sane. You're the reason why this pain and loneliness does not consume me I have your love and you have mine." Said Naruto

Sakura smiled at those last words as she kissed him deeply. Wanting the moment not to end she didn't like the idea of her Naruto joining ANBU She decided it be better if she supported him through this difficult time for her love and devotion will be his strength.

Naruto saw how the day was suddenly turning grim. The sun was out while he and Sakura went for a walk before both had to train. It has been a week when baa-chan dropped the news he was to become an ANBU Naruto didn't know what to say at first he was surprised and shocked. It didn't help that Sai would be on his team he didn't mind him only that Sai at times was too honest with his opinions. The fact that Yamato was going to be his sempai wasn't all too bad. He now wore a sleeveless black shirt with black pants and boots. He was still in training not a full ANBU member Naruto still had exams to pass and a trail by fire to prove he is capable and worthy.

"Ahhh can't believe baa-chan expects me to read all these scrolls just to be in ANBU! Besides that I have to train with Sai and spar with other ANBU members as well "Naruto told himself.

He noticed that more people around him stayed away or didn't dare to look at him in the eye they feared his power. The villagers were not allowed to harm Naruto it was a law set up by the Hokage. Even if they tried they first would have to get to Naruto aside from the ANBUsquad keeping a close eye on Naruto. Second many feared that they would see the Kyūbi return. Naruto wished that they would stop seeing him as a jinchūriki but as a fellow shinobi. The only ones he could that saw him that way were Ichiraku and Ayame-neechan.

"You bastard a creature like you should be put to sleep!"

Naruto turned around he saw a figure of a man running off in the opposite direction. It wasn't out of the ordinary for Naruto to hear those words or outburst. It just hurt that's all hearing that you're nothing more than a creature in there eyes. Naruto was about to turn the corner to head towards Ichiraku ramen stand.

It was a day that no one would expect it be a day that would challenge Konoha's strength. It only took an instant for the fiery blast to incinerate a block of Konoha.

Naruto could hear the screams and panic of the villagers screaming and running trying to flee the flames. The blonde shinobi was about to run off and help before he froze in place in front of him were two figures he wished not to meet again.

In front of Naruto were two of the deadliest shinobie's of Akatuski Itachi and Kisame. Naruto pulled out his kunai and readied himself.

"So it seems our little fire work brought out the fox eh Itachi. How about you let me go at him first?" Kisame said in joyous tone.

Itachi stood there eyeing Naruto with his sharingan eyes.

"Do as you please Kisame I will deal with the rest" said Itachi

In an instant four ANBU soldiers appeared around Naruto. The blonde shinobi was surprised that they responded so quickly.

"Naruto listen retreat back. Let us deal with these two go we are here to ensure you are not captured. GO NOW!" yelled a dog masked ANBU

Naruto turned around and started to run but he was stopped as a shiruken caught a piece of his pants. Naruto turned around to see Itachi prepared to battle. The ANBU fought ferociously they threw drew their swords out and came at Itachi. A few kunai came at him but Itachi simply deflected them with his own kunai. Itachi simply read all the movements of their bodies.The bird mask ANBU member attacked Itachi with everything he had. Itachi just mimicked everything he did back at his opponent. Itachi blocked the kick from his opponent and formed seals in his free hand.

"Katon Gōkakyū no Jutsu"

In an instant the ANBU solider was covered in flames his screams could be heard by his comrades. The last two remaining members clenched there fist in rage at seeing their comrade burned alive.

They charged at Itachi both swung their blades at Itachi. The Uchiha flew upwards as he threw two needles at the back of his opponent's necks. It paralyzed them. Naruto wanted to help but Kisame unleashed his sword Samehada. The sword hit the ground in front of Naruto Kisame smiling evilly as he prepared to lunge at the boy.

Itachi walked slowly at the paralyzed ANBU he pulled out two kunai and slid there throats. The blood gushed out from there necks as the two bodies hit the floor the crimson blood flowing everywhere.

"To think I was once one of you! You're not even in my league why even bother" Itachi said.

The Hokage's office was in frantic state Tsunade had to find out what was the cause of the blast and the fact who infiltrated the village. Shizune came running into the office past the ANBU guards her face pale and out of breath.

"There here! Akatuski is here and one of them is Itachi!" yelled Shizune

Tsunade's eyes widen in horror the taught of that Uchiha being here to take Naruto gave her Goosebumps. Tsunade failed to notice that Sakura was right there next to her the pink haired kunoichi. Sakura clinched her fist breaking a piece of the chair she had her hand on. Sakura bolted out of the office.

"Sakura you mustn't you hear me SAKURA!" yelled Tsunada

Her words fell on death ears as the blur of pink was all she saw as it disappeared out the door.

"Shizune bring Jiraiya, Yamato and Kakashi. After that go find Sai and head off towards Sakura. The rest of you go and defend our village from these bastards and bring Naruto to me at once!" Screamed Tsunade

Naruto stood staring back at Kisame waiting to see what move to do. Itachi started to move closer towards the two.

"Kisame don't underestimate the bo…"

A massive boulder nearly missed Itachi by a few inches Itachi noticed where the boulder came from. A few feet a way was pink haired girl grabbing another rock to throw.

"Get hell away from my boyfriend you freaks!" shouted Sakura

Naruto's eyes widen as he knew who that was.

"Sakura no"

Itachi noticed Sakura had her eyes covered by her leaf protector. This brought a smile to his lips. Itachi back flipped as two huge snakes appeared to strike at him, the only strange thing was these snakes looked to be made of ink.

"I don't enjoy seeing my comrade being treated this way by a traitor" Said Sai.

"It seems I have to deal with these two. Kisame hurry it up more will come" shouted Itachi.

Kisame put his Samehada down and formed some seals

"Suiton Bakusui Shōha. "

Kisame opens his mouth as a great amount of water flows from him knocking Naruto back. The water engulfs most of the homes and businesses around them Kisame is on the roof top.

"Hehe lets see what you can do boy!" yelles Kisame

Naruto is swimming trying to reach a roof top as Kisame dives in the water and seconds later appears next to Naruto. His sword scraps the side of Naruto's left side he could feel his chakra being trained from him. Kisame jumps out of the water on to another roof top.

"Hahaha is that all you got boy! Let's see you handle this Suiton Daibakufu no Jutsu"

Naruto sees around him sharks being formed by chakra and water as five sharks are circling around him.

Naruto jumped on to a roof top but on of the sharks nipped his left calf Naruto stumbled on to the floor of the roof.

("Ahhh damn it these guys never quiet do they? I need to do something") Naruto thought to himself.

The blonde shinobi closes his eyes as he claps both hands. His whiskers darken his red eyes slit and his claws come out. Two tail forms around him as Naruto flips up into the air and starts his attack.

"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu Yells the blonde shinobi

Three two tailed Naruto's appear next to him Naruto continues to forms hand seals.

"Ōdama Rasengan!"

All three Naruto's with the great Rasengan's in their hands aim it at the water below with the sharks. A tidal wave forms from the impact sending Kisame crashing into a wall Itachi and the others take cover. The waves tear through the homes of villagers as the tidal wave leaves nothing behind in its way.

The Naruto's look around to see where Kisame crashed too but one of the clones disappear as it is struck by Sasehada. The flow of chakra goes into the sword as it is absorbed by Kisame.

"Do you feel it now you're chakra dwindling the more you use it the more my Sasehada feeds of it?" Gloated Kisame

Itachi cut the down the snakes one by one as they dissolved into ink. Sai took out his brush and continued to rapidly draw down images for Itachi to be occupied.

"Chōjū Giga"

Five lions appeared out of Sai's scroll and made their way towards Itachi. Sakura stood back behind Sai waiting for back up.

"Remember Sai what ever you do don't look into his eyes. I have to wait tell he gets here I remember Gai-sama telling me that the Sharingan is weak towards Taijutsu." Stated Sakura.

Naruto fended off Kisame's attacks there was still a lot of water around but it only came up to half his waist. Naruto took a blow to his head by Kisame's heel as his power seemed to increase.

Naruto was still in his two tailed form even with this Kisame still put up a good fight. Kisame struck down his sword sending small tidal wave of water towards Naruto. Naruto braced him self but was hit by a water bullet. Naruto jumps out of the way and sees Kisame had used Suiton Teppōdama . Naruto continued to duck from the water bullets that came from Kisame's mouth.

"I am done playing with you boy once I get through with you I'll be sure to carve your little girlfriend as well hahaha" Kisame yelled

Naruto was about to lunge at Kisame but decided to calm down doing that would only get him killed leaving Sakura behind. Naruto pulled out his three shaped kunai and started to perform some seals he as well released his second chakra. Kisame looked surprised at this seeing this boy control two chakras simultaneously.

Itachi noticed this and decided to warn off his comrade.

"Finish him off now Kisame!" ordered Itachi

Kisame brought up Samehada over his head he started to form a circle in the air with his sword as he brought it down towards the water. This created a whirlpool to form Kisame jumped out of the way as the whirlpool caught Naruto off guard. Kisame could see the struggling shinobi trying to jump or swim out of the trap.

"Hahaha even with your powers of that Kyūbi you can't escape my whirlpool." Mocked Kisame

The Akatuski member jumped up into the air as he brought Samehada down with all his strength towards the spinning Naruto. The impact caused another tidal wave sending water and debris everywhere. Kisame's sword had absorbed the kage bunshin's chakra.

Sakura and Sai shielded themselves from the wave.

"Naruto!" Yelled Sakura

Kisame rose up from the ground the water was gone now leaving only puddles of water and a muddy ground.

"Where are you! Thanks for the extra chakra hahaha" mocked Kisame

That moment the ground beneath him broke a swirl of red and blue emerged Naruto connected with Kisame's jaw.

"Uzumaki Naruto Rendan . "

Kisame drops his sword from the impact of the punch this sends the nin up in the air. As the second Naruto clone appears from above bringing his heel downward on Kisame's stomach. The other kage bunshin does the same thing on the right side. This hit causes Kisame eye's to bulge out as he coughs out his blood. He finally hits the ground hard causing the earth to crack. Naruto walks slowly towards Kisame but is surprised to see his hand grab his throat.

"You…You think that was enough to kill me you bastard!" Yelled Kisame

Kisame snaps Narutos Neck only to find out it was a kage bunshin. He quickly picks his sword and shields him self from Ōdama Rasengan. The impact is enormous so much chakra is used in this attack. Sasehada drains the Naruto clones jutsu increasing the strength of Kisame.

"Incredible I've never absorbed this much boy hahaha know it will all end here!" Yelled Kisame

Naruto's clone's disappear Naruto looked fatigued as his best attacks failing him.

"Use the four tail form Naruto his sword cannot take that much. Use that attack!" Kyūbi spoke.

"I hope you're right fox I am running out of ideas over here. I guess I have pull the big guns" Naruto said.

In flash Naruto begins to be covered in blood and flames as he grows extremely large in two a four tailed fox.

Kisame's eyes widen at the sight of the beast.

"Things are looking interesting right Itachi"

"Lets see you absorb this you fish freak!" Naruto yelled

Everyone watches as Naruto four tail forms gets in position as chakra forms in his mouth. Around Naruto's mouth a black ball is getting bigger. Kisame notices Naruto swallowing the ball.

"What the hell is he up too?"

"Shikomishindan!" Shouted Shizune

Kisame's eyes widen as he stumbles a little bit forward as he reaches towards his neck and pull out four needles.

"That's for Naruto-nee-chan "

Shizune arrived with Shikamaru and Temari the three looked down at the devastated battlefield. He notices it's laced with poison Naruto notices Kisame's is distracted as he releases the blast. The huge energy beam launches from Naruto's mouth the beam heads towards Kisame. Everyone runs to find cover as Kisame draws his Sasehada in front of him to cover him.

"You… Bitch you poisoned me ahhh…." Yells Kisame

The blast incarnates half a block as debris and water fall from the sky. Along with Kisame's left detached arm holding on to his Sasehada. Naruto returns to his regular self exhausted at this point.

Itachi decided it would be best to end this now seeing how Kisame was incinerated and more reinforcements showed up. Itachi front flipped into the air as he open his arms sending many shiruken and kunai's flying everywhere. Shizune and Shikamaru jumped out of the way. Temari smiled as she drew her fan.

The gust of wind sent some of the projectiles back at Itachi who simply avoided them.

"Katon Gōkakyū no Jutsu"

Sai grabbing Sakura's arm pulling her away from the fire blast that incinerated the ground around them. Shizune threw some kunai at Itachi but Itachi saw every move she made with his Sharingan eyes.

Itachi cut her off stabbing her in her right thigh and rib area. The blood fell from Shizune as she fell to the ground. Itachi was ready to strike again tell he noticed something coming at him.

"Kamaitachi no Jutsu" Temari yelled

Temari missed him Shizune laid there bleeding but she started to heal herself. Sai came from behind Itachi caught his right hand that held his sword. Itachi brought his right knee into the stomach of Sai. Sai grabbed his stomach from the pain giving Itachi the opportunity to snap his neck. Itachi realized this to be one of Sai's ink bunshin.

"Cheap tricks won't work on me boy" Itachi said.

Shikamaru was analyzing everything from the shadows wondering what strategy to pull off.

"Anything hit that brain of yours you brat" said a mocking Temari

Shikamaru rolled his eyes knowing full well that Temari was behind him.

"With your jabbering women I can't think of something. Boy this is troublesome dealing with this Uchiha. Listen Temari I have a plan you attack him from afar since Itachi is good a close combat range. I need Shizune to hit him with one of her poison needles to slow him down."

"Once he slowed down I will use my shadow jutsu to trap him giving Sakura to deal the final blow understand." Shikamaru said.

Temari was impressed he had matured the fact that he came up with a plan that quick brought a smile to her lips. Shikamaru was about to go and inform Sakura when Temrai lunged her self at Shikamaru and kissed him. She broke the kiss and winked at him before disappearing off to battle Itachi leaving a stunned Shikamaru.

"Women" was only thing Shikamaru could say.

Shizune prepared another poisoned needle as she was informed by Shikamaru. Itachi was busy dodging Temari's attacks. Naruto came from the side charging at Itachi sending his kunai's at him. Itachi merely deflected them. Shizune fired her needles at Itachi. The Akatuski member flipped back wards catching one of the needles and throwing it a Shikamaru. Who was caught off guard the needle pierced his arm Shizune ran towards Shikamaru to aid him.

Temari'e eyes widen in anger seeing Itachi smile at the pathetic attempt to stop him. He caught her gaze and it froze Temari.

"You're finished woman" Itachi stated boldly

"Let her go you monster or you'll see the real me in a minute you hear me" yelled Naruto

("You hear me fox I'm we need to get rid of him now")

"Naruto remember what happened last time Itachi is Uchiha there cursed bloodline has an affect on me. Remember when Sasuke saw me"

Naruto's red eyes widen remembering that Sasuke just touched the fox spirit in him and dispelled his chakra from him.

Naruto was about to transform into his full Kyūbi form when Itachi placed his hand on his chest. That instant the Kyūbi's chakra fades reverting Naruto back to normal.

"Seems like you're nothing with out your Kyūbi powers eh boy" said Itachi

Itachi rammed his knee into Naruto's face sending the hurdling the blonde shinobi a couple feet backwards.

"Ahhh" Itachi let out a groan

The ground behind him formed into spike that pierced his right shoulder the blood splattering everywhere.

"What the hell!" Itachi cried out

Hitomi stood a few feet away with her hands on the ground the Iwagakure nin looked like a raccoon with her war paint.

"Strike him now!" ordered Hitomi

Naruto pulled out two kunai as he charged Itachi the Akatuski nin smiled as he reached with his left hand. He pulled out two shuriken and sent them towards Naruto striking his legs and arm. Naruto feel to the ground as Itachi formed his Mangekyō Sharingan and formed some seals.

"Amatersasu!" yells Itachi

The black flames coming from his hand as it burns the rock which impaled him it continues towards Hitomi. The rock nin jumps out of the way as black flames ignite near her. She could feel the heat from the black flames it gave off an eerie feeling. A huge line of black flames are left as the rock that impaled Itachi burned to a crisp by onyx flame.

Itachi's eyes now looked more sinister with his Mangekyō Sharingan. He turned to face Naruto who was still on the ground but as he reached for him Itachi was struck from behind. The impact of the hit sent him flying across the field causing him to crash into a wall. The blow was dealt by Sakura who held out her right arm. Itachi eyes widen in anger but Sakura still had her leaf protector covering her eyes.

"You'll regret that bitch." Screamed Itachi

He started to feel some thing bother his eyes he felt it before but the pain started to increase and his vision started to blur.

("Shit! Not now I've wasted too much time with these fools using my Sharingan. My eyes are given out")

Itachi covered his eyes for brief moment to rub his eyes. Shikamaru saw this opening as he was attending to Temari this gave Shikamaru the chance to cast his jutsu.

"Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu" yells Shikamaru

Itachi stands up by force realizing that he is caught by a jutsu. Shikamaru's shadow jutsu start to make there way up towards Itachi's neck. Itachi is fighting with all his might. Shikamaru is trying to hold off.

"Damn you boy and your jutsu I will…not…go so easily." Itachi says.

Shikamaru decides to use his other jutsu to finish him off.

"Kage Nui"

All around Itachi shadow tendrils impale Itachi's body his blood splatters every where as Itachi takes the critical hits to his body. Shikamaru lets go of the jutsu the exhaustion showing on his face.

To everyone's horror Itachi slowly rose up as the blood dripping from his body as he starts to from some seals.

"Enough!" yells Jiraiya

From every direction kunai's and shuriken hit Itachi's body his body jerks as the projectiles impale him in every direction. The blood splattering everywhere Sakura removes her leaf protector. Sakura notices a lantern poll next to her with her strength she rips it out of the ground. Like a spear she sends it towards Itachi the Akatuski member losing consciousness sees a large poll heading towards him. Itatchi's vision nearly gone by now the poll strikes him crashing into the wall causing the building to collapse around him

Once the dust settles from the destroyed building everyone notices Jiraiya and Kakashi with Yamato an ANBU members have arrived.

"Such a fool Itachi a befitting end for a traitor to this village coming from such a proud clan" Jiraiya said

Naruto stood up as Sakura finished healing him he was surprised to see how much damage was done to this part of the city. A few feet away from the battlefield everything seemed intact only the battlefield was in such a horrified state. Naruto saw Shikamaru go off with the medic nin's attending to Temari.

Naruto turned to a bruised and battered Sakura. He caught her by surprise as he planted a kiss on her. He held her tight as he kissed her with all his heart. Once they broke the kiss Sakura was blushing furiously. Naruto grinning like always but that moment didn't last long as Jiraiya was; inches away writing everything down.

"You lecher get away from us!" Sakura said angrily

Jiraiya stepped back laughing at how much she resembled Tsunade. Naruto realized that Hitomi was here as well as he looked around to try to find her.

"Hitomi where's Hitomi" Naruto asked.

A couple of ANBU members looked around and disappeared trying to scope the scene. Yamato came towards them with Kakashi.

"Naruto it seems that rock kunoichi was the one were trying to find. We thought someone infiltrated us a while back but we couldn't find who it was. It seems it was this girl Hitomi was the one from the previous attack on you." Yamato said

"Yeah but she helped Naruto this time that doesn't make sense wouldn't she want him dead" Sakura said

"It seems our dear Naruto has that sort of affect on people turning his enemies into his allies. I take you smitten this girl to change sides eh Naruto" Kakashi said smiling.

Sakura gave Kakashi a dirty look while Naruto scratched his head wondering what his sensei meant.

"Either way we need to report this to Tsunade and find this kunoichi relations with Iwagakure aren't quite warm" With that Jiraiya disappears.

Hitomi appeared in front of an apartment she decided to hide to evade the ANBU following her. Hitomi rests as she mediates brining down her chakra in order to be less detectable.

Naruto finished getting dressed he had to past several medical test in order to be cleared to go it was the Hokage's orders.

"Ahh can't believe baa-chan had them keep me in there for over an hour." Naruto complained

He noticed how busy and full the hospital was people were coming in with bandages and on stretchers. It seems the battle had a greater effect on the villagers. Naruto noticed Shizune and Sakura helping out villagers healing them and taking them to the medics. He saw the determination and pride in Sakura's eyes as she helped her fellow villagers. Naruto knew there was one thing he needed to do to show her how much she meant to him and how much he loved her. He had to see someone in order to set his plan in motion.

"Ahhh what was that for" Naruto said as he held his head.

Tsunade sat back down as her veins pulsated from her forehead from hearing those dreaded words.

"So Naruto what is it you wanted to talk about." Tsunade said in mockingly calm voice

"I need a pay in advance for something. It's really important I know that I haven't done any missions yet for ANBU but the pay is really good. I just need it in advanced baa-chan" Said Naruto

Tsunade left eye twitched hearing that word again she studied Naruto's face she knew the boy was up to something. He wouldn't come to ask for money unless it was something important but she knew already what it was for. He was easy to read at times he wore his heart on his sleeve. She smiled as she pulled the draw open and handed him a months pay in advanced.

"Naruto make sure Sakura likes it ok bye" Tsunade said smiling

Naruto got up and grinned shyly atTsunade it seems she knew what he was up too. Naruto reached for the door handle and turned toward Tusnade

"Thanks baa-chan" he said loudly

Tsunade got up breaking her tea cup as Naruto bolted out of the room.

"I swear you brat!" Yelled Tsunade.

Naruto waited outside the hospital it was getting late he hid among the shadows knowing; full well the reaction of some of the villagers if they saw him.

Sakura finally emerged from the hospital her hair was messed up and she looked very tired. Naruto stepped out of the shadows and cleared his throat. Sakura turned around surprised but smiled at who it was.

"Oh Naruto its you" she sai

Naruto clenched his right hand as he walk calmly towards a confused Sakura he reached into his pocket. He pulled out a pink stoned ring as he placed it on Sakura's right hand and looked into her yes.

"Sakura-chan I just wanted to give this ring to you as a…a… gift a promise that I will be by always by your side. I want to let you know how much I love you and how much you mean to me Sakura-chan" Naruto said nervously.

Sakura's eyes began to water she couldn't believe what Naruto just did it was the most romantic thing he had ever done for her. The ring sparkled in the night as she couldn't hold back the tears any longer. She embraced him in a fierce hug as she planned a hard kiss on his lips. When they parted it seemed as if hours have passed as Naruto hugged Sakura tighter; overjoyed that she liked the ring he gave her.

"It seems Naruto that you've stated your claims as she is to be your mate eh hahaha") Kyūbi said

(Yeah ,yeah, yeah go away you dumb fox well talk later.")

("Very well but it is of an importance that we must speak Naruto. Enjoy you're evening with your mate")

With that the Kyūbi disappeared once again in to his subconscious mind.

"Lets go Sakura-chan I'll walk you home" Naruto said happily.

Sakura held Naruto's arm tighter as they headed towards her home the couple were entrance by each other they failed to notice someone watching them.

A young buxom woman with a black Kimono and a fan to cover part of her face with bright orange haired had seen the whole scene.

"It seems he has chosen his vessel? Well I guess I will have to do something about that now won't I eh Kumori?" Hitomi said.

The Kumori appeared from under her Kimono as it stared at the fading image of the couple.

Hello everyone one I hope you enjoyed the series. This is the updated and hopefully grammar and spell proof edition. I know I might have missed a few mistakes but bear with me I usually have my friends proof read my essays or papers. I will get chap.6 update version soon. Please send me your comments, suggestions and feedback I appreciate it. I know Kisame and Itachi are the fieriest and strong. But I felt comfortable at how they ended up. I know many feel it was easy but it's just how I would see their demise in my story. Bear with me. I will get to writing the next saga or a new Sakura and Naruto fic I haven't decided but will post a new story by this week. Enjoy