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Her heart begins to pound in her chest when she realizes the gravity of her mistake. Sakura's breath quickens and Naruto stiffens, Sasuke's eyes flashing with fear once he notices how the Hokage sighs, as if acquiesce to the woman's words.

"I will of course, have to investigate you anyways, Manami." The Hokage takes a deep drag of his pipe, settling deeper into his chair. "I know you are not as foolish as to run drug trades under my nose, but I have to keep up the image, you know that. Of course, the child will have to leave you—"

"Oh Hiruzen," Manami smiles, this time it is cruel and venomous and she sucks in a quick breath .

Naruto grabs her hand.

Sasuke edges himself closer.

Even Kakashi stands more on edge, keeping his lone eye on her figure, watching, waiting.

"She is ours before she is yours. The little thing signed a contract, Hiruzen."

All the blood freezes in Sakura's veins as she remembers the instant that sealed her fate.


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