Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. If I did many of the couples would be gay and Sakura would be dead.

Chapter 4: Looking for help.

~ 5 years later~

Tsunade looked out over her village and sighed. They were in trouble. Their Economy was failing and they were preparing for war against Sound. She needed help and soon. She sat down at her desk and looked through some paper work.

"Hime?" a deep rustic voice asked from behind her.

"I miss my boy Jiriya. He'd know what to do."

"Both our boys would… what are you planning to do?"

"I'm sending four of our Nins to search for help. We'll try our alliances and if they can't help we'll have to join villages."

"Who are you going to send?"

"Shikamiru, Kiba, Hinata and Sakura."

"Why her? Why not Sasuke?"

"I've been told that Sasuke is not to leave the village under any circumstance or he'll be placed in custody of Sand A.N.B.U… why?"

"If they come across Naruto then she will attack him. With Sasuke you will at least have a chance of seeing him again."

"Point. I'm going to send them out tomorrow and send them to Sand first, to see if Garra-Kun could help us.""Want me to send word to the Nins you are sending?"

"I already have. They'll be here in ten minutes. Shikamiru already here sleeping in the cover."

"… Why is he sleeping in the corner?"

"He finished two hours ago and instead of going home. I let him sleep here so he didn't need to come back."

"Ah. I understand. SHIKAMURU!"

"Huh?" He asked sleepily

"The others will be here soon."

"That means I need to wake up ne?"

"Hai…"

"How troublesome. Ahh!" He said yawning just as the door opened revealing Kiba, Hinata and Akimaru. As they walked in Jiriya greeted them.

"Hyuuga-chan, Dog Breath." Jiriya said smiling.

"Ero- sennei. Hokage-sama what's the perv doing here?"

"If you must know, Jiriya is my partner and he helps me with a few of my decisions. Now where is Honora-chan?" Tsunade asked.

"She said she could be late." Hinata said softly.

"Again? This is becoming a regular occurrence."

"Has been for six years. She is known around the allies." Jiriya said.

"Ew! I didn't need to hear that old man." Kiba said covering his ears.

"Just saying what I know."

Twenty minutes later Sakura sauntered in.

"You're twenty minutes late. Had this been a surgery you would have been fired. As part of your training both Honora-chan and Hyuuga-chan have to go with our strategist and tracker here to go find help for our village. You will leave at half nine if any one is late then you neither of you will be medic Nins. Shikamiru is in charge. You are going to Sand and if they can not offer assistance you will have to find help elsewhere but not Sound."

"Why do you keep sending me away from my Sasuke-kun?" Sakura whined.

"I was unaware that Uchia-san had said he would go out with you. Shikamiru-kun, have you heard anything different?"

"No Hokage-sama. He has said frequently that he is not interested in her or anyone in this village he also said aside from those with family traits, I.e. bakagan, Shirangan, Shadow manipulation and dog whispers the rest are all simpletons."

"WHAT! My Sasuke-kun would never say that about me!"

"Actually he did. I was there when he said it." Kiba said as Akimaru nodded his head.

"I was also at the restaurant when he said that." Hinata said.

"You're all lying."

"Quiet Honora. You have to pack for a long time. I suggest you use the time wisely to prepare and not bothering ANBU. Besides Uchia-san is on a mission outside the village. You may all leave now."

The four younger Nins left and Jiriya blanched.

"Kami-sama she wreaks!"

"She usually sprays a gallon of perfume on herself."

"It fucking reeks that's what. How the hell did our boy and Sasuke-kun stand to be around her?"

"I honestly don't know. I have to ventilate the room if she is in it." Tsunade said pointing to the open window causing Jiriya to smirk.

Kiba, Hinata and Shikamiru stood waiting for Sakura to turn up the next morning. It was twenty five past nine and Shikamiru was not happy. He had heard from Temari that they had heard from Naruto and that he may not forgive the elders but he would always remember his friends. Shikamiru wanted to see his friend again and he didn't care what it took he would bring him home.

At half nine Sakura arrived whipping her mouth with a hankie.

"Shall we go?" She asked smiling smugly.

Shikamiru sighed before turning and leading the way to Sand.

Three days later.

Shikamiru was on his last nerve with Sakura. She had tried everything to get into his and Kiba's trousers but failed to realise neither of them were interested. The approached the gates of Sauna and found Temari waiting for them. Shikamiru walked up to her and leaned in to whisper in her ear.

"Get her the hell away from me."

"Who?"

"Honora."

"Why? What has she been doing?"

"She is a whore and is trying everything to get Kiba-kun and I into bed with her."

"Honora-san, our high medic Nin has expressed a wish to see you. She heard you studied under Tsunade-Hime and wanted to see you. She and her son can be found at the hospital."

I'll gladly meet with them." she said before walking off into the city with an escort.

"Thank you!" Kiba cried as his legs gave way.

"What a scat! How could she when I was standing there!" Hinata growled, her eyes darkening.

"My brother will see you now. He and his wife are in the office."

"Wait! Garra-san is married?"

"Hai. They have been married for two years now." Temari said leading them to the Hokage tower and up to Garra's office. She knocked on the door and waited for a response.

"Enter."

Temari opened the door to reveal Garra sitting with a girl two years younger than themselves. She had red hair and brown eyes lined heavily with black kohl.

"Nee-san?"

"Shikamiru, Hyuuga-san and the mutt to see you."

"Oi! I'm not a mutt."

"It's nice to see you again Minna. This is my wife Kiara. Ki-chan, the one with the black spiky hair is Temari nee-san's boyfriend Shikamiru. The black haired lady is Hyuuga Hinata and the brown haired man is Inuzuka Kiba."

"It's nice to meet you… however there is one of you group missing."

"Who else is with you?"

"Honora Sakura."

"Who?" Kiara asked confused.

"Put it this way if you see a pink haired girl either run for cover or knock her out." Kiba said firmly

"Is she that bad?"

"She is awful! She will sleep with any male even if he is married. She thinks she is going out with one of our gay friends, who has had a crush on someone for eleven years." Hinata said.

"She sounds awful."

"Anyway how can we help you?"

"Tsunade would like to know if you could help us. Our economy is failing and we have Sound breathing down our necks."

"I'm afraid we can not help you. We are in the same position as you with our economy. Almost all our shops have closed due to lack of visitors. We have had to grow our own crops and rare our own meat. Kiara's family and village have been helping us out as much as possible. We have a good six months before we'll be up and running again at least."

"Do you know of any one that will be able to help us?" Shikamiru asked.

"Only one. Touran-Otto-kun. He is Kiara's brother-in-law. He is the leader of the New Whirlpool village. It is four days travel from here. You can rest and replenish your stock before heading out again. And if you want Temari-nee-san will guide you to their village."

"That would be very grateful. We will leave in two days time."

"Nee-san why don't you house Nara-san till you need to leave nii-san can house the other one and Kiara and I will house Hyuuga-san and Inuzuka-san."

"He'll kill you."

"Correction. He can try. Besides its pay back for the last time he angered Otto-kun and imouto-chan."

"… That was four years ago."

"And he won't be expecting it."

"…Ah! Point."

~A week and a Half later~

Shikamiru was never so grateful to see the gates of the new whirlpool village. Temari had almost attacked Sakura on the way there. Hinata was also close o killing her.

"HALT! STATE YOUR NAMES AND PURPOSE!"

"Subaka Temari here to see my brother-in-law Touran-san."

"Nara Shikamiru Jounin of Konaha here to request help from your leader."

"Hyuuga Hinata same reason as Nara-san."

"Inuzuka Kiba same as Nara-san."

"Honora Sakura same as the last three."

"Yo, Lady Temari."

"Hello again Ren-kun. How are you?"

"I am well thank you for asking I'll inform Touran-san you are on your way up. Please lead your group to the tower. He will be waiting for you."

"Okay. See you later."

Temari lead the way to the leader's tower. As they entered they were met by a blonde haired blue eyed man his hair was similar to a helmet. It covered his cheeks and forehead but was long at the back.

"Tem-nee-san."

"Tou-chan! I missed you ottou-chan."

"And I you nee-chan. You've brought me guests."

"Yes. These are four of Konaha's ninja's. Nara Shikamiru, Inuzuka Kiba, Trainee medic Nin Hyuuga Hinata and Trainee medic Nin Honora Sakura. Minna meet Kage Touran, my brother-in- law."

"It's an honour to meet you" Shikamiru started to say only for Sakura to interrupt.

"Are you married? You're such a handsome man."

"I was married."

"Did that awful wrench leave you? I could comfort you if you like."

"My wife died giving birth to my children and I assure you if I needed comfort I would go else where and not chose a slag like you. I have better taste than you." Touran growled.

"I apologise for her Kage-san. She has no common sense left." Shikamiru said glaring at Sakura. Sakura went to reply when two blonde strikes passed them and jumped on Touran. Touran smiled broadly.

"Sor! Ki!"

"PAPA!"

"Have you been good for Ari-kun?"

"Of course. We are innocent." They replied.

"Uh-huh and I am gullible."

"OI! Where's my hug?" Temari asked offended.

"AUNTY TEM!""Hey munchkins."

The two blonde haired children turned to reveal three scars- like marks on the boy's right cheek and three on the girls left cheek. Touran noticed that Hinata's eyes widen at this. He placed a finger on his lips while smiling softly. Hinata nodded before smiling warmly.

The boys eyes where like his fathers, a clear blue while the daughters where brown.

"Sorko, Kita, why don't you take aunt Tem to see your pets?" Touran suggested.

"Hai papa. Ikko Aunt Tem." The twins said grabbing a hand each and running off with Temari in toe.

"If you'll follow me to my office we can talk."

'BRAT, BE CAREFUL AROUND HER. I DON'T LIKE THE VIBES SHE IS GIVING OFF.'

'I know kyuu. She also wreaks of other men… old men at that.'

As they entered the office they noticed two people standing outside the door wearing Fox masks.

"Fox masks? Why would any one want to wear THOSE awful masks?"

"That is so no one knows their face of that they are part of TAILS."

"TAIL?" Shikamiru asked.

"Torture and Investigation League. The head of TAIL leads almost all the operations. Now how can I help you?"

"Our leader Tsunade-sama would like your help. Our economy and Nin force are collapsing. We are preparing for war against Sound and our alliances can not offer us help. Their Kazekage. Sent us here saying you may be able to help us." Shikamiru asked.

"Hmmm… I can help you but the only way I can help you is by going to your village and assessing the damage that has occurred and I don't want to leave my village to fend for themselves so I will have to bring them with us."

"How many live here?"

"Roughly three hundred and fifty."

"We will be able to provide accommodation for them."

"We will need to wait a week as well. Only half of my Nins are here and I need to talk to the Head of TAIL as well."

"Why?" Sakura asked confused.

"The head of TAIL is the godfather of my children and if I am to take the entire village with me I am taking all of my Nins as well." Touran said before leaning back in his chair. "I will set up rooms for you in a near by hotel except for Nara-san. As you and Tem-nee-san are dating you can share her room at my manor. So if you find Tem-nee-san tell her that you are staying with us. Kai."

"Hai Kage-sama?" one of the Nins from outside the room asked as he entered.

"Please escort Huuyga-sama, Inuzuka-san and Honora-san to Dii-kun's hotel please."

"Hai Kage. If you will follow me."

"Also please remember how you act here relates to the whole of Konaha." Touran said looking at Sakura. Sakura glared at him before following 'Kai' out of the room with Hinata and Kiba giggling behind their hands as they walked out of the office.

"Now Nara-kun." Touran started once the door was closed. "If you go out of here and turn left walk to the stairs and then go two flights up turn right into the corridor and the first door on the left is where you will find Temari and my two terrors. Enjoy the rest of the day and I'll see you when I get back tonight."

"…You don't mind me sharing a room with Temari-chan?"

"Not at all. Tem-nee-san can take care of herself. Now no matter what my terrors say they aren't allowed sweets after four same with fizzy juice. They are allowed three bowls of ramen but only if they eat all their vegetables and if I'm not back before seven they have to be in bed by eight. Temari is aware of these rules but tends not to follow them."

"I'll try and get them to follow the rules but there is no guarantee."

"I know but I need too make sure you knew of the rules." Touran said smiling slightly.

Shikamiru nodded before leaving to find Temari.

A/N: Please remember this is a joint story between my self and Ookami Chosha. We need reviews to know how we are both doing on our writing. So please R&R Mika chan and Ookami Chosha.