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Chapter Thirteen
"You must be Satire, it's a pleasure to meet you." Tsunade was shaking Satire's sweaty palm. She had already been around Konoha, gaping at everything that came into sight, and dragging Sakura with her into the major places. Now she was standing in front of the Hokage, the head of the village, so she was pretty intimidated. She didn't want to be pounded into the ground by her super strength that she heard Tsunade had. Sai had already ran off somewhere, so he couldn't help her, but Sakura was still with her. Sakura put a hand on her shoulder to reassure her. "Yes, this is my sister, the one I was telling you about before. She came here with me because she wanted to see where I've lived for the past few years, and she wants training to become a ninja." Tsunade just nodded, taking a sip of her sake, and scrutinized Satire from her head to her toes. "Hmm, once she gets some proper attire, and a few training tips here and there from a jounin, I'm sure she will make a splendid ninja." Satire blushed.
Later on that night, Sakura was sitting with her sister at Ichiraku. "I wonder who my trainer is going to be." Sakura sighed. "I don't know, I just don't get why Tsunade won't let me train you." Satire stopped midslurp on her ramen with a glassy look in her eyes, as if she was looking far away. "It doesn't matter to me. I'm just glad to be here." Sakura was about to reply back when she was interrupted by a shout. "SAKURA CHAN YOU'RE BACK!" Sakura looked back and giggled. "Well Satire, looks like you're about to meet the knucklehead." That was all she had time to say.
Satire stared as Sakura was glomped by a yellow and orange blur. So this is the Naruto I've heard so much about. She thought, as she got a better view of the hyperactive boy. He was kind of tall, but not as tall as some guys. He wore a very bright orange and black jumpsuit looking outfit. His blonde hair was spiked in every direction, covered with a headband, and his sky blue eyes looked mischievious as he looked at Sakura. He also had whisker like marks on his face. What stood out to Satire the most though, was his grin. It was so big it covered half his face and showed all of his teeth. How anyone could smile so huge, and talk at the same time was a mystery to her. Overall, he's not a bad looking fellow. She thought, watching him get hit over the head by a laughing Sakura. I wish I had a friend like that.
Suddenly, she noticed a pair of sky blue eyes looking at her closely. "So, you're Satire, huh?" She nodded. "You must be Naruto. I've heard a lot about you and some other people." Naruto's eyes widened. "Really? Sakura's been talking about me? Ah, Sakura you do care!" Naruto anime cried. Sakura shook her head. "Of course you baka, you can't really think I'd not tell my own sister about my best friend." Naruto chuckled. "Yeah, can't forget me. The next Hokage. BELIEVE IT!" Satire laughed while Sakura just sweatdropped. How can we forget you when you keep reminding us? Silly Naruto. What would we do without you?
"Well, that was interesting." Satire said on their way to Sakura's house. Sakura groaned. "Oh, believe me, you'll get used to it...or not." Satire cocked an eyebrow. "What do you mean, or not?" "Naruto never ceases to amaze me. Even after all these years." Satire thought about it for a minute. "True, he seems to have a one track mind doesn't he?" Sakura smiled. "Indeed, but that's not a bad thing. It's helped him get through a lot of obstacles." She thought about all the times they had gotten in tight spots, and Naruto always pulled through with just the thought of being Hokage. "It's ironic to say but, he's helped me grow up more than anyone else." Satire yawned. "I'd love to meet the rest of your friends, but I don't think I can right now. I'm bummed out." "Hai, let's get to bed."
Sakura had almost fallen asleep when she heard a tapping on her window. Not another bird. I hope it doesn't wake Satire up. She looked over at the gleaming silver hair lying on the makeshift bed on the other side of the room. Satire was snoring. Sakura got up and slowly opened the window. "Hello. Long time no see?" Sakura nearly screamed. It was no bird. It was her old sensei. "Kakashi-sensei what are you doing here?" Kakashi's eye crinkled. "I told you not to call me that anymore, it makes me feel old." Sakura smiled. "Sorry, old habits die hard, but get to the point. Why are you here?" He sighed and pulled out his dirty book. "Tsunade sent me here, to give you this message. Team 7 has a mission." Sakura's eyes widened. "For real? It's been so long." "Uh huh, but we leave tonight. You have one hour to get whatever you need, and inform your sister about where you're going. I'll meet you, Naruto, and Sai, at the gates, I'll tell you more about the mission then. Ja ne!" He poofed away, book still in hand.
Sakura hurried to get her sword and weapons. She was excited. It had been a long time since they had been on a mission together, even though they were missing a member. Sakura looked at Satire and started writing a letter.
Dear Satire,
Don't panic when you see me gone. I've gone on a mission with my old team. I don't know when I'll be back, but don't worry. You better be learning how to be a ninja while I'm gone. Just go to Tsunade when you finish reading this. She'll know what to do. Hope you get to know Hinata, Ino, Shikamaru, and the others. You'll like them. (I hope.) Whoever your trainer is I'm sure they will do a wonderful job. I'm sorry I couldn't see the beginning of your training. I'd have liked to laugh at you. Just kidding. You'll do fine, and don't worry about me. I go on dangerous missions all the time. It's part of what a ninja does for their village. See you again soon! I love you.
Sakura
She read back over it and nodded. That should explain it. Looking at her clock, she hurriedly grabbed her knapsack and went to the window. She looked at Satire one last time. "I'll be back as soon as I can. Be safe." She stepped out onto the wall, holding on with chakra, and closed the window. Turning, she ran up the wall without using hands and hopped across the roofs toward the entrance gate. Once there, she saw Naruto and Sai already there, but no Kakashi in sight. "Don't tell me he's late again. He specifically told me one hour!" Naruto grumbled. "With him, it's more like two hours." "Now, now, Naruto. That's not nice." Naruto and the other two spun around. "You're Late!" Shouted Naruto, and Sakura. Sai just glared. Kakashi scratched the back of his head. "Anyway. On to business. The ANBU says there has been sighting of some people wearing black cloaks with red clouds around the border of Sand." Sakura's eyes widened. "What? I thought they were down to one!" Kakashi nodded. "That's the trouble. This lone Akatsuki, as you say, may have already gathered more people. Powerful people, to group up with him. We don't know for sure. That's why we've been asked to go as a team once more. Together we should be able to wipe them out, once and for all." All three jounin nodded their heads solemnly. "Hai, and what about Gaara and the others?" Asked Sakura. "They'll be helping us out too."
With troubling thoughts in their heads, the quadron moved out. Disappeared into the trees at high speed. Hiding behind one of them was none other than Karin and Suigetsu, wearing fake Akatsuki cloaks. "Heh, this going according to plan." Suigetsu grinned. Karin glared at him. "No it's not. We have three extra people on our hands now. It was only supposed to be the girl." Suigetsu shrugged. "Who cares, at least we got her out, now all Sasuke has to do is lure her away from the others when the time is right. We should go inform him now." Karin grumbled. "Sasuke-kun's got you to blame, not me." Suigetsu rolled his eyes. "You're so obsessed with him." "So? He's mine!" "Really?" They left bickering all the way.
Sasuke stood, staring out of the cabin they were staying in. He'd heard the news about Team 7. His eyes furrowed. It seemed almost nostalgic. Except now he had three annoyances on his hands. How was he going to do this? His weird clone-replacement shouldn't be a problem, and Naruto still seemed as dumb as ever. It was Kakashi he was having trouble with. Sure, he'd ordered his three teammates to hurry to the outskirts of the Sand village, but that wouldn't help matters. Gaara and other Sand residents would be after them too. Hn, whatever. He'd deal with Kakashi and his stupid book somehow. Sasuke straightened. Book. He smirked. Seems he found a way to distract him. He sat down. There was no need to rush now. It would be several hours before anyone got to the village. He had super speed so he could get there within thirty minutes. He then scowled at the thoughts of Itachi coming into his head. He wasn't dead yet. The only real Akatsuki left, and he would be no more once Sasuke got his hands on him. I just need Sakura first. She can help heal any wounds better than Karin can. She could be a good asset to the team to. Funny how things change. She's interested me. Perhaps... He pushed away any thoughts of having a family out of his head. No good now. He still had a traitor to kill.