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Chapter 6 Revelations
Sakura released her hold on Sasuke's neck. That was enough to heal his wounds. It surprised her that after the defense he pulled off, he still has more chakra than expected.
"Sasuke, Sakura is Konoha's number 1 medic nin now." Kakashi interrupted. "Two years ago she has just surpassed Tsunade-sama."
Kakashi observed the young Uchiha's reaction. He seemed too caught up with all that is happening he can't figure out what emotion he will express.
"Sakura, can you leave me and Sasuke to talk. We have a lot to catch up." Sakura nodded in agreement. Performing a few hand seals, "I'll see you later Kakashi and hope to see you too Sasuke." In a blink of an eye she was gone in a puff of smoke.
"What in the world is happening Kakashi?" Sasuke irritated spoke. "Am I in some sort of twilight zone?" Kakashi sighed, he had a lot of explaining to do. "Sasuke remember what I told you years ago?" Memories came flooding in the young man's mind.
"You should savor each moment that you spend with everything you will leave behind." Sasuke broke out of his reverie "What are you saying?" Kakashi looked at Sakura. " When the time comes you want to comeback for it.." Kakashi eyed Sasuke seriously. " They might not be at the same place you left it."
"Is this what you meant Kakashi?" Sasuke queried. "You knew that this would happen?" Kakashi swayed his head.
"No, Sasuke I didn't. It all happened too fast, but we thought it would be best if she remained not remembering you." Sasuke crossed his arms. "What happened?"
Was she caught in an accident and got amnesia?" Kakashi chuckled. "This isn't a stereotypical soap opera Sasuke." Kakashi motioned Sasuke to follow which he did willingly. They both jumped over a few trees until they got one high enough to view all of Konoha. "Why did you bring me up here Kakashi?"
"Sasuke, Konoha is a huge village. Many depend on Leaf shinobi's to keep it safe. You do know that each ninja's priority is there village." He stated.
"What has this got to do about Sakura forgetting about me?" Impatient as ever, he will never change that side of him. "Sasuke, to place it simply, Sakura traded all of her memories for knowledge two years ago. So as you have seen, she only remembers the events of last year."
"What for? Konoha has enough shinobi's to protect it." Sasuke replied. "Sasuke you know about the jinchiruuki's right?" the young man nodded.
"Those demons we know can be sealed. However they still cause trouble, do you know another way to get rid of them?" Sasuke thought for a moment. "Well, they are still living entities so I guess we could kill them." Kakashi looked at his companion. "Until now, violence is still your option. Maybe we can kill them but it is close to impossible."
There was a sudden gush of wind. "The jinchiruuki are a part of nature. We know that when nature is abused it can turn against us. That is same principle with the jinchiruuki." Sasuke eyed his former teacher. "You mean to say that the jinchiruuki were pure beings and due to abuse they have become demons?" Kakashi nodded.
"Since ancient times, the quest for power has already been a conflict. Each village needed as dependable guardian. As you can see no two jinchiruuki can be found in one village. Meaning that each jinchiruuki was assigned to protect the village were there bijou is located." Kakashi finished.
"So you're telling me that the Kyuubi used to be the protector of the Leaf?" He was quick to wit as ever. "Did Sakura traded her memories for that information?"
It's that question again. He had to know, was that the reason she has forgotten about him? Kakashi swayed his head. "Sasuke, Sakura has the best chakra control in all of Fire country. Probably the world. In order to permanently defeat the Jinchiruuki its enraged spirits must be purified." Sasuke eyed him suspiciously. "What has Sakura got to do with this?"
"Sasuke, Sakura's new found knowledge was acquired after trading her memories. In order for all the knowledge to fill in her mind, she had to remove all the contents of her mind. We had to protect her for these two years to make sure no one messes with her mind." Kakakshi sighed. "She is in a stable condition now, all familiarized with her personality and history. Well, almost as you can see. Of course Sasuke, you know why we decided for her not to remember you. "
Sadly yes he knows why it is better for him to be forgotten. However he never thought that would disturb him this much.