I do not own Naruto
Thank you once again HeliosSol who advised me on something and he or she was right. It did sound better so thank you.
And to the one who asked about a pairing they wished. Like I said all I can do is think about it.
Suna/Konoha borders
SMASH!
As yet another boulder explodes before it can hit her or Chiyo, Sakura was beginning to run out of steam. The man/puppet or whatever the thing is was proving to be rather difficult to kill. Dodging and switching out the last second she pauses as in the smoke of the move, he catches her with this tail like thing. Poisonous as she had heard from Kankuro, luckily she had managed to purge it in mid battle. Her mind focuses as she reflects on, When this thing and the other one came out, they were too late to save Gaara her senses telling her the Kazekage was dead,
Yet Naruto went crazy. Denying and wanting to take the body home, to the people of Suna. The two missing nin looked at one another and just laughed. Diedara taking the body in flight with him, Sasori had intended to stay and fight to keep the rest not only busy, But to see if they could take Naruto while they were there.
But oddly enough that was when Chiyo came forth. Recognizing the old woman, the nin had been taken aback at first as they had a familial reunion of sorts. But the fact was he simply did not care anymore and he was more than happy to attack. It was then they separated at Chiyo's directions, knowing that Tean Gai was out there where the former rock nin was heading, Kakashi and Naruto were off like a shot after him.
Sakura stayed behind to back up Chiyo, who was a master puppetress in her own right, she had gone in several times and cracked the shields on the puppet extensively enough that Chiyo was able to do some serious damage on the shell thingy.
SMASH!
CRASH!
BOOM!
Dodging in the nick of time as Sasori once again tries to get her, Sakura does what she does best and punches the shell with full force. The poison purged from her system, that once the smoke clears, she sees the broken puppet thing.
"Now the real fight begins." Chiyo states calmly. "Be ready."
A figure coming out of the shell, Sakura is in shock at what she sees. Still though hearing the old woman's words, She nods her head as faster then she could imagine he rushes them with an intent to kill.
Elsewhere
Avoiding one explosion after another, Naruto and Kakashi both were making the former rock nin work hard to keep his 'prize'. The blonde intent on getting Gaara back, they were chasing him and more often than not, they had to dodge those strange birds of his that exploded on contact. Coming even closer as it seems to only spur his rage, the fox's power radiating through him, Naruto does not even realize the aid the demon inside him gives.
Watching as his container continued on, the fox also known as Kurama (though he would never tell the meatchield), was just as angry at the boy concerning the sand ninja.. Never really giving a fuck about any of his brothers and sisrers in the other 8iju, he did have a heart and they were his family. Growling loudly as he looks out the kid's eyes, the boy forms a rasengan to blow up the rock in front of them.
BOOM!
Rocks exploding everywhere, dust filling the area with blindness. He senses the movements of the one they chase and the others coming to their aid. Once it cleared the chase was on again. The kid moving at breakneck speed to catch up to the missing nin, the fox gives a wicked smile. Unaware of what was going on, the biju was lending him some power to move. Very subtle and mostly internal, Kurama was making sure that the idiot had the energy he needed when it came time to fight.
Dodging each and every one of the little grenades from the clay user, the fox gave a little sound of approval. Like he would ever tell the idiot he was stuck in. But he had to give the kid a little credit, some of the stuff he had done was worthy of him or one of his kin to notice. Shukaku did most certainly.
Grinning at the memory of the fight a few years ago, he was disappointed the kid didn't kill the red headed boy. But still he made that racoon stand down which was a reward even though he didn't want to give it and will deny it for eternity. He made the raccoon ease off simply because that Gaara kid could certainly cause some mass destruction, and what fox doesn't like a little mayhem.
But knowing how his container was he also did it to give the kid a break. Shukaku could be trying and he should know it. That little rodent was still touchy about the prank he did when the one tail was trying to impress some minor demon whom he liked. Now as they reach that damn rock ninja, Kurama leaves off his musing as he grins with anticipation. The boy and his teacher were about to fight over the corpse and he wanted to be there for every minute of it.
Back with Chiyo/Sakura
The rosette was working through how to take this puppet man thing down. Her hand reaching out fast once again she punches through another boulder thrown her way, only to be knocked hard against the wall. That is when the eldely woman approached her in the dust cloud that was a result. Knowing she was exhausted, she still had to fight, she listened to what Chiyo told her.
Nodding her head in agreement to the old woman's words. They moved for as the dust cleared, the puppet was going to come straight at them.
SWISH!
Allowing herself to be pulled away, Sakura smiled with anticipation. Allowing Chiyo to use her like a puppet allowed her to save some chakra and also some energy in having to dodge back and forth.
SMASH!
PUNCH!
CRASH!
SWISH!
SWISH!
IT was working! Sasori was on the defensive, as with Sakura's strength and Chiyo's skills. The two were returning a lot of pain he had dealt them. Cracking more of his body here and there. It was becoming harder for the known puppet master to move and keep up. Already part of his body rendered immobile as Chiyo had aimed her at weak spots. Things were turning their way rapidly.
BANG!
CRASH!
KICK!
SWISH!
PUNCH!
Now rendered immobile thanks to her and Chiyo's work. The rosette breathed heavy with exhaustion as the elderly woman brought out her secret weapons. Two puppets that were made to be his parents, they surrounded the former sand nin who was dying. Knowing full well he would not last as he remembered those times where he had been happy. Sakura was startled as he began to speak to both of them.
My death comes Konoha nin….For defeating me I will tell you this….there is a spy amongst you and others I have placed in other villages...with my death….they will….
His last words left unsaid as he died. Sakura looked to the old woman who seemed even older now. The last of her family now having died, the rosette just watched as in her own way Chiyo mourned. Waiting for a bit to heal herself and purge any last minute poisons should there be any, the two wait and are soon rewarded as Kakashi and Naruto return with aid from Gai and his team.
Able to move himself thanks to the fox inside him, Sakura rushes to their teacher to check on him. Passed out on Gai's back she knew he was okay with a few minutes as all she could detect was chakra exhaustion. It was to the blonde that she looked at now. Her senses reaching out to what was in front of him, she knew already that Gaara was dead. His eyes filled with pain at the death of their friend. The Suna nin who were hurt and coming forth at this time were crying and mourning his death as well.
Shocked to say the least as many just a few years ago had been scared of the red head, it is the elderly woman Chiyo who looks thoughtful to say the least. It was only minutes later, when Sakura watched as she grabbed Naruto's hand to ask for his aid. Performing some seals the pinkette stared in shock at what she was about to do. Protests coming forth the old woman shakes her head and smiles.
Child my time is coming to end anyway. Before I did not believe Suna would be left in capable hands. And yet as I see many from Suna and even those of you from Konoha surround us for him, perhaps I was wrong. Maybe the boy can lead the Sand into a better future then anyone. For those who would fight for him and to make allies like you his friends…..
Her voice trailing off the old woman starts to collapse as Gaara opens his eyes. Confusion to say the least radiating from him. The Kazekage found himself staring at his friends from Konoha and his people. Among them his brother and sister, he even recognizes the Konoha shinobi beside them.
So many people were cheering and happy that he was alive, Gaara looked to the one person who could give him an explanation. The blonde boy was happy to do so as he stood up and offered his hand to him.
"We all came for you."
"Why?"
"Can't you tell Gaara."
Listening to the blonde, the redhead is shocked to hear the words being said.
Welcome back, we love you Gaara, Thank you Gaara, even a Teach me Gaara was spoken by children who were in awe as their parents approved. The feelings are so different from when he was young. For the first time ever, Gaara of the Sands gives a small smile. Barely there and not noticed by anyone as the blonde and others surrounded him, the red head like his friend had earned the approval of those he protected.
It took some time for him to get through the hugs and affection his people gave him for coming back to them. But eventually able to look down at the elderly woman's body. He had to admit he was surprised. She was one of many older shinobi who did not want him and felt that he should have been killed when born. That she did this, gave up her life so that he could return. He vowed that the eldely woman would be honored for what she had done.
That said he and those of Suna gathered her up and left alongside their allies for home. All of them including those from Konoha were cheering. For despite the one that got away, which Naruto and the others will tell him about, They had one victory at least. Sasori of the Red Sands was dead. Which was one less problem to deal with.
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As I have told you, action is not my strong point. I tried my best here which I dont think is good enough but still it is the best I could do. If someone wants to help with action I would really appreciate it. Some people wish to know if Minato would have a love interest. I do not know I honestly haven't thought about it. It is possible with a couple of people but frankly my mind is still saying no. If you do want one for him, just suggest who and try your best to convince me. Just don't expect me to do it.