ACGOMN: Ah, thanks for all the reviews and to the people who read the story. Nothing I have to warn you about this time I think. Naruto the disclaimer please.

Naruto: SASUKE GOT FACE TIME LAST CHAPTER BUT I DIDN'T!

ACGOMN: Hyuu, do you think he's mad folks?

Naruto: WHAT THE HELL IS HYUU?

ACGOMN: I was watching a lot of Tsubasa Chronicle and that's why Fye (Fai or Fay) says instead of whistling.

Naruto: Whatever, ACOGMN doesn't own Naruto or any of its characters or Tsubasa since she mentioned it. And she doesn't anything else that doesn't belong to her.

ACGOMN: Well put. Now on with the story.

Chapter 3

Meeting, Mission, and Departures

Hinata was staring at her self in front of the mirror. Today was the Sunday dinner in which she will meet her betrothed.Hinata wore a light purple kimono and tried to prepare herself. She breathed in and out a few times and then sighed. It was now or never.

"Hinata-sama," said Neji, knocking on the door. Neji was dressed in a his normal ninja clothes. (The ones from the time skip obviously).

"Yes, Neji," asked Hinata.

"You are ready I presume," asked Neji.

"As I'll ever be," said Hinata.

"Let's go down," said Neji. Hanabi was waiting at the top of the stairs for the two of them.Hanabi was dressed in a red kimonoand she rather looked like she wants to go to somewhere else.

"Meh, let's get this thing over with," said Hanabi. The three walked into the giant dining room. This was a basically private event. Only the head, the council (who are a bunch of old geezers), the heiress, any siblings of the heiress, and the protector of the heiress were they representing the Hyuuga. So in other words Hiashi, Hinata, Hanabi, Neji and the old men were there. From the other family was the head, his wife and children.

"Ah, my daughters and nephew have come down," said Hiashi. The four other people there were from one of the Wind Country's other towns, not Suna.The oldest man there seemed as old as Hiashi. He had dark brown hair and green eyes. The only other woman there seemed a few years younger than her husbandand she wore a blue kimono. She has blonde hair and brown eyes.

"Welcome to our home," chorused the three Hyuuga children.

"Hinata, this man right here is Higa Akihito and his wife Higa Akemi," introduced Hiashi. "And there two sons. The older one is Higa Bunzo, and the youngest one is Higa Washi. Washi-kun is your fiancé Hinata." The older son, as Hiashi said, is Bunzo. His looks exactly like his father, but a younger verison of course. The younger one is Washi. He looks like his mother, and has a pleasant aura around him.

"Nice to meet you Higa-tachi," said Hinata, bowing ever so politely.

"Let's them sit and dinner we shall eat," said Hiashi, with the ever so stern face he always has on. During dinner they talked polite conversion like commenting on the wonderfully made dinner and such. Of course some things never went smoothly as one liked.

"Otouto, I'm glad I'm not in your shoes. The girl you have to marry looks weak," whispered Bunzo. Whether he realized it or not Hyuuga's eye sight wasn't the only thing heightened. Bunzo didn't see the four Hyuuga's grip their chopsticks harder than necessary.

"Aniki that isn't right to say about someone you just met," reprimanded Washi, "Plus she is supppose to be one of the most skilled Hyuuga's, just because she's not wearing her ninja gear right now doesn't mean anything." His older brother sorted. Hinata smiled. Washi didn't know her very well, still he defended her from his brother's taunts. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad.

Anko, Kurenai, and Shizune have been in this town for nearly a half of day and they couldn't find their targets. Each one picked a guy to dispose of.

"Well, I guess we have to wait for the nighttime to go to the bar they like to go as the notes say," said Kurenai.

"Then, let's go get ready," said Shizune. The three women sighed and went to the hotel they were staying at to get prepared. By meaning prepared, getting dressed and have the weapons hidden properly. While they got ready they finished memorizing everything about their targets. Goto Ryu was Anko's target. He is a Chuunin, muscular and has dark hair and eyes. Abe Yukio was Kurenai's target. He is a Chuunin like his accomplice and has light hair and eyes. Ono Doi was Shizune's target. He is a Chuunin like the other two and has dark hair and light eyes. The three of them weren't bad looking, but they liked to raid stores and steal farmer's crops to sell to profit for themselves and the priced to high for the buyers. The tend to be out at the bar at night, otherwise they are hard to track down.

As the sun set, the three females were ready. Kurenai was wearing a red dress, Anko was wearing a black dress, and Shizune was wearing a dark navy blue dress. They had concealed weapons to do there job properly. It's not like they could just kill them, it's just they didn't need any problems for Konoha, plus they are ninjas they did things secretly.

"You two ready," asked Anko.

"Yeah," replied Kurenai and Shizune.

"Let's go," said Anko. The trip to the local bar wasn't too hard, but they were getting glances from men already drunk in which they glared at them full force.

"We'll separate and meet back at the hotel," said Kurenai.

"Good luck," said Shizune.

"We won't need it," said Anko.

"Ah," said Kurenai, "Later." Kurenai went off into the crowd. Shizune went off into the crowd, and then so did Anko.

Kurneai wandered around the bar to see if she could spot her target. Having no luck, Kurenai ordered a water and scanned the crowd once again. She sighed.

"This is so troublesome as in the words of Shikamaru," sighed Kurenai. Kurenai waited ten minutes, when the bartender gave her another drink. "Er, I didn't order this."

"I know, the gentlemen over there did," said the bartender pointing directly at a man, who luckily is her target. Yukio winked at Kurenai, who smiled. Time to play her part. This really did suck for her, because she was married and this felt so wrong to her. Kurenai walked up to Yukio.

"So little lady, how about you come home with me tonight," asked the man, cheekily. Kurenai decided that she would have a nice time killing this man.

"I don't even know your name," said Kurenai, in a teasing voice.

"Yukio, dear," he said. "And what about yourself?"

"Nana," said Kurenai. She had to use a fake name, obviously since she is quite known in the Fire Country.

"Do you want another drink," asked the man. Kurenai knew he wouldn't dare bring her back to his place until she was wasted. Time to begin her acting.

Back at the Hyuuga manor with the little dinner party. Akihito and Hiashi were talking, while Neji was glaring at Bunzo. Akemi was trying to talk to Hanabi, who remained stoic. Hinata watched her family with some amusement. Hinata watched as Washi walked outside, as if he really wanted to get away. Hinata knew that no one was watching so she followed him. She wanted to thank him for defending her before. Little did she know Akihito and Hiashi were talking.

"I told you that would work," said Hiashi.

"Damn you," said Akihito.

"Ah, yes I hear that often," said Hiashi. "You must thank Bunzo-kun for doing that for our ploy to at least make them friends."

"Ah I will," replied Akihito.

Meanwhile outside, Hinata and Washi were having a staring contest unintentionally. When Hinata walked outside after Washi, they just stared at each other.

"Yo," grinned Washi.

"Hi. I wanted to thank you for defending me earlier," said Hinata.

"You heard that," asked Washi, not realizing that she heard the conversation.

"Ah, as ninja we need excellent senses," said Hinata.

"Aren't you not the least upset," asked Washi.

"No, I'm used to being called that. But I'm not really weak, anymore," said Hinata, "My friends helped me."

"You probably weren't weak, it's just that you thought you were," commented Washi.

"I was weak," said Hinata.

"Physically maybe, everyone is at first," said Washi, "But mentally you thought you were weak so you were probably unconsciously holding yourself back."

"How do you know all this," asked Hinata.

"I'm a psychologist," replied Washi, grinning, "Oh no, you didn't get offended that I analyzed you, it's a habit when I meet a new person."

"Oh that's fine really," said Hinata, "I never really thought of it that way."

"So, since we are going to be married in ten months," said Washi, "Why don't we be friends at least?" Washi stuck out his hand for her to shake.

"Ah that would be good," said Hinata, shaking the blonde hair boy's hand.

Back in the little town bar. Anko finally after an half hour found her target among a bunch of drunk ass women. Anko twitched. There is always some way to make things even harder for the snake woman. Anko winked at Ryu and almost immediately the man jumped over to Anko, leaving the other women alone.

"Find something interesting, hun," said Ryu.

"Why yes you silly," giggled Anko. You know when she giggles something is up, but of course this man didn't know this.

"What's your name sweetheart?"

"Koko," replied Anko, obviously using her fake name.

"And mine's Ryu. If we can go now, my friends won't interrupt us," grinned Ryu, perversely. Anko grinned oddly and didn't know this would be that easy to get this man wrapped around her little finger.

"That sounds lovely," replied Anko. Ryu took her by the hand and began leading her out.

At Sakura's house back in Konoha, Tenten, Ino and Sakura were in her room. They were brooding about what happened to them.

"I can't believe you have to leave tomorrow," cried Ino.

"I wish Hinata was here," complained Sakura.

"She's meeting her betrothed," sighed Tenten.

"Let's go get here then," said Sakura.

"Like ask her to sneak out," asked Tenten.

"Didn't we try that last year," asked Ino.

"But come on her father would understand," said Sakura, "It's our last night with the four of us together."

"Yeah let's do it," exclaimed Tenten. So, the three of them ran on the roof tops to get to the Hyuuga manor. Sneaking in will not be easy with so many Hyuugas there.

Inside one of the guards informed Hiashi that Hinata's friends were here. Hiashi decided that he would let Hinata leave this time, seeing as how she'll probably never see them again. Hiashi told the guard to leave them be.

"Hiashi-sama, they are here aren't they," whispered Neji.

"Yes," said Hiashi.

Outside, the three couldn't believe they actually got into the Hyuuga compound. But they didn't know that they were detected but let slide by.

"Hinata," whispered Sakura loudly up to the balcony. Washi and Hinata looked down to see one pink head, one brown head and one blonde head.

"Sakura, Ino, Tenten," asked Hinata, "What are you doing here and how did you get in?"

"Friends of yours I presume," asked Washi. Hinata nodded.

"Come out with us," said Tenten.

"It's the last night all four of us will be in Konoha together," said Ino.

"But–," started Hinata.

"Hinata-san I think you should go. I'll cover for you," said Washi.

"I can't ask you do that," protested Hinata.

"You didn't ask. Now go and be with your friends," said Washi. Hinata nodded and easily jumped down to where her friends were. Hopefully Washi would be able to convince her father that she was fine and home.

"Hiashi-sama your daughter went for a walk around the gardens to clear her head," said Washi, going back into the house.

"Is that so," said Hiashi, knowing full well he was lying.

"Indeed sir."

Shizune after an hour of waiting saw no sign of her target, Doi. But as luck has it she spotted him at the bar, drunk off his ass and by himself no less. Shizune smiled and knew it was time to go in her ninja acting mode.

"You're looking a little lonely there," said Shizune, flirting with Doi. She sat right next to him and looked at him.

"Hey there pretty lady," slurred the man.

"What's your name," asked Shizune.

"Doi and I request yours," said Doi.

"Umi," replied Shizune. Shizune twitched internally at what she was about to do, "How about I go to your place and have some real fun, then staying here?"

"Hell (hiccup) yeah," said Doi, grabbing her arm away into the night.

In Suna, Kazekage Gaara sat on the roof of his house thinking when he heard the footsteps of his sister. He memorized both his siblings footsteps as to not accidently attack them.

"Gaara are you alright," asked Temari.

"I'm fine, but are you," asked Gaara, "You should be sleeping you have to leave tomorrow."

"I know, but I can't sleep," said Temari.

"Ah, you should at least try," said Gaara. Temari stared blankly at him.

"I'm worried," said Temari, suddenly.

"About?"

"You and Kankurou when I leave."

"Temari we aren't children anymore Kankurou and I can perfectly take care of ourselves."

"But who is going to cook, clean and make sure there is food in the house."

"I can hire the genin to go food shopping for us, I'll learn how to cook and Kankurou will clean. You always worry about us."

"I'm suppose to worry. I'm your older sister."

"Temari we are the reason why you aren't in Konoha right now with Shikamaru."

"What? How?"

"I'm not Kazekage for nothing, you know. You are so worried about us, that you missed your chance on happiness with the person that you want to be with."

"Gaara, you are sure talking a lot."

"I needed to get the message across with words this time."

"Gaara, thanks," said Temari, running off.

"Where the hell is she going so late at night," asked Gaara out loud. Temari went to the attic of their house where they kept a carrier bird. She was going to right a letter to Shikamaru, a final one that is.

Kurenai, Anko, and Shizune met at the hotel and got their stuff quickly to out to head back home. The mission was an success, surely no one would miss those guys. Right now the three were more concerned to get back to Konoha before Sakura departed in the morning.

"No one hurt," asked Shizune, when they were far away from the town.

"I'm fine," said Anko.

"Me too," replied Kurenai.

"Ah, good," said Shizune. "I hope we have to time to take a shower when we get back, before we see Sakura off."

"I know I reek of blood," complained Kurenai.

"It's not so bad," said Anko.

"Yeah right," said Kurenai.

"Okay, okay don't start a fight," said Shizune.

"Yeah, we'll give our position away if there are any rouges or other village," said Anko.

"Okay no more talking then," said Shizune. The three were silent for the rest of the way back to Konoha.

It was five in the morning in Suna. Gaara obviously up all night so he is awake, Kankurou half-asleep and Temari was alright. Temari hugged both her brothers in a bear hug, in which they couldn't breathe.

"I'll miss you guys," said Temari, "Don't kill each other and look–"

"For the love of Kami Temari we are going to be fine," said Kankurou, waking up to yell at his older sister,

"I know," said Temari, sadly.

"Don't worry and good luck," said Kankurou.

"I'll try to kept in touch" said Temari.

"Ah," said Gaara.

"Temari-sama hurry up or we are going to be late arriving," said one of the ANBU that was escorting her. Only the best would bring Temari to her future husband, was Gaara's reasoning for using the ANBU.

"Well, two of ANBU are waiting outside the gate to escort me over there," said Temari. The two brothers hugged their sister one final time. "Will you be at the wedding?"

"Most likely," said Gaara, "So will see you then okay?"

"Bye," said Temari, looking ready to cry. Forget the ninja rule that they can't cry, Temari was leaving her brothers, even though she'll see them again in a few months at her wedding to some guy she has never met and probably won't like.

"Later," said Kankurou, "Aneki."

"Bye," said Gaara, "Aneki." That made Temari nearly cry. Kankurou rarely called her Aneki 'Big Sister' and that was the first time Gaara ever called her that. She really was going to miss them. Off Temari went with her ANBU escorts. Kankurou and Gaara watched as their sister disappeared in the desert.

"I'm going home back to sleep," said Kankurou.

"I'm going to the office," said Gaara. The two looked at each other and sighed. One went home and the other to the office. This was going to take some getting used to.

It was five in the morning in Konoha. Sakura stood at the front gate of Konoha and looked at all her friends. Kurenai, Anko, and Shizune showed up ten minutes ago back from their mission. Tsunade, Hinata, Ino, Tenten, Lee, Gai, Kakashi, Sai, Shikamaru, Chouji, Kiba, Shino, Neji, Asuma, and Iruka were there at the gate. Sakura wasn't surprised that Sasuke didn't show up. Her parents and her sister were there as well.

"Sa-ku-ra," said her sister, "Don't get into any trouble."

"I told you stop saying my name that," growled Sakura.

"Be careful," chorused her parents. The family hugged and it was all sweet and stuff. Ino, Hinata, and Tenten all hugged Sakura. Hinata handed Sakura a package and told her not to open it until she reached her destination.

"I'll miss you," said Kakashi, giving his female student a hug.

"Bye..." said Sai, "Sakura."

"It's too troublesome to say good bye," sighed Shikamaru, "Bye Sakura."

"Have a safe trip," said Chouji.

"Good luck," said Kiba. Akamaru barking.

"I wish you well," said Shino.

"SAKURA," cried Lee and Gai.

"Ignore them," said Neji, "Good bye Sakura."

"Be careful," said Asuma.

"Try to enjoy yourself," said Iruka.

"I would hug you but I smell," said Shizune. "Goodbye."

"Me too," said Kurenai and Anko.

"Behave yourself Sakura," said Kurenai.

"Have some fun," said Anko.

"Sakura," said Tsunade. "You are a kunoichi with great promise. Don't forget where you came from and who taught things in life. Continue training, even though you won't be apart of Konoha physically. You shall always remain in Konoha through your spirit."

"Thank you Tsunade-shishou," said Sakura. Tsunade hugged Sakura as a mother would a daughter. Two ANBU appeared in front of the group.

"Are you ready Sakura-san," said one of the ANBU.

"As I'll ever be," said Sakura.

"Bye everyone," said Sakura.

"Wait," said Sasuke, running to get to the group. He had a item in his hand.

"Sasuke-kun," asked Sakura. Everyone didn't even know Sasuke was out of his trance.

"Here," said Sasuke, shoving something in her hands. "Open it later."

"Thank you Sasuke-kun," said Sakura, "Then would you give this to Naruto when he comes back." She gave Sasuke a letter to hold for Naruto.

"Ah, be careful," said Sasuke, pulling Sakura in an embrace. Jaws dropped at this sight. Sasuke really must have changed for him to actually do that in public. "Sakura-nee-chan." Sakura's eyes widened and a giant smile was on her face.

"Good bye Sasuke-otouto-san," said Sakura. "Goodbye everyone!" And with that the people there watched as the pink haired kunoichi disappear in the forest.

"I'm going home," said Shikamaru and was followed by others.

"I'm have to get in the shower," said Kurenai, going home with Asuma. Anko ran home to get a shower, and so did Shizune. Kakashi and Iruka followed them. Sai walked Ino home. Hinata, Neji and Tenten went off to the Hyuuga manor. In the next ten minutes everyone who was left was Tsunade, Sasuke, and Sakura's family.

"So, Sa-su-ke," said Sakura's sister, "Could I call you Sasuke-otouto-san too?" The older girl ruffled Sasuke's hair teasingly.

"Don't bother him dear," said the mother of Sakura, "Come on home now. Good day to you Hokage-sama and Sasuke-san."

"Come on my dear eldest child," said the father. And with that Sakura's family were heading back home.

"So, Sasuke," said Tsunade, "Were you ever going to let me know that you were better?"

"I don't know isn't that the ANBU's job," said Sasuke, "I'm heading home, Hokage-sama."

"Alright," said Tsunade and with one final look at the gate, the Godaime headed to the Hokage Tower.

It was five in th morning the following day. Today was the day that Tenten left. Everyone was there, except Sakura's family obviously, hell even Sasuke was there.

"Good luck Tenten," said the senseis.

"OUR YOUTHFUL FLOWER TENTEN IS LEAVING," cried Gai and Lee hugging on a scared Tenten.

"Gai-sensei, Lee, let her breathe," said Neji

"Bye Tenten," cried Ino, giving her a hug.

"Here Tenten," said Hinata handing her a package similar to the one she gave Sakura yesterday. "Be careful."

"Troublesome people waking me up this early," said Shikamaru, "Bye Tenten."

"Have a good trip," said Chouji.

"I wish you luck Tenten," said Shino.

"Later Tenten," said Kiba. Akamaru barked in agreement.

"My student continue your training," said Anko.

"Ah, I will," said Tenten.

"Try to have fun," said Iruka.

"Be safe," said Shizune.

"Good luck," said Kurenai.

"Write us about that new Mizukage," said Kakashi.

"I hope you brought all your weapons," said Asuma.

"We bought you something," said Neji, handing her a wrapped gift that looked like a new weapon. "Well open it." Tenten opened the gift to see the best katana she has ever seen in her life.

"How much did this cost," asked Tenten.

"Don't worry, everyone chipped in to buy it," said Lee.

"Technically we payed someone to make it specially for you," said Ino.

"You guys are the best. I'll treasure it forever," said Tenten.

"Tenten, you are the most experienced as using weapons. Never stop your deadly accuracy and love of weapons," said Tsunade, "and I'm sure one day you'll achieve your dream. You will be missed greatly."

"Tenten," said Neji, "I'll miss are spars."

"And so will I," said Tenten.

"Tenten-san we are ready," said the ANBU.

"Yeah, bye everyone," said Tenten, "I'm going to miss Konoha so much." And with that Tenten and the ANBU were gone. As people dispersed, the only ones left was Tsunade, Neji, and Hinata.

"Neji are you alright," asked Tsunade.

"I'm fine, Hokage-sama," replied Neji.

"Are you sure," asked Hinata.

"Yes, now let's go home Hinata-sama," said Neji.

Tsunade sighed and told herself that this was best for the kunoichi and Konoha. With one final look at the gate she headed home to take a shower.

It was five in the morning the following day in Konoha. Today was the day Ino left. Everyone (of course with no Sakura or Tenten) was there including Ibiki, who decided to show up for his student, the old Ino-Shika-Chou group and their wives.

"Now remember all the things I taught you," said Ibiki.

"I will," said Ino.

"Ino, I'm going to miss you," said Hinata, hugging her friend and then giving her a gift.

"My poor baby," said Ino's mother, hugging her child.

"Mom," said Ino, embarrassed.

"Now don't worry our little Ino is strong," said Inoichi.

"I'm not little," grumbled Ino.

"So Miss Beautiful this is where we say good bye," said Sai, handing her a piece of paper. It was picture of everyone important to her. "I gave Naruto something similar for his birthday but the only difference is yours has more people."

"Thank you," said Ino.

"Ino don't be rash about anything," said Shikamaru. "Man, tomorrow I'm sleeping in."

"Here you go Ino," said Chouji, handing her a small bag of BBQ flavored potato chips.

"Thank you Chouji, Shikamaru," said Ino, hugging her teammates.

"Good luck Ino," said Asuma, patting Ino on the head.

"I'm not a dog," pouted Ino, "Not a word Sai." Sai was about to say something but she caught him just in time.

"Good luck Ino," said Kurenai.

"NOW INO'S LEAVING," cried Gai and Lee.

"Oh boy," said Kakashi, "Good luck Ino."

"Have some fun," said Anko.

"I wish you luck," said Shino.

"Try not to annoy the guy to death," commented Kiba. Akamaru yipped.

"I'm not that annoying," said Ino, angrily.

"She's not that annoying," said Neji, "Just too loud sometimes."

"Woh, Neji defended Ino that's a first," said Sasuke. People stared at him talking, "What I'm not mute anymore."

"Whatever," sighed Shika. He really wanted to be back in bed sleeping.

"Well, Ino this is it," said Tsunade, "You are very strong minded and willed and we are all going to miss you."

"Ah thank you. Don't forget me," said Ino, "Bye. YO ANBU LET'S GO!" Everyone sweatdropped at the antics of the blonde girl. Everyone left to go home to sleep or train or whatever they did in the morning. Everyone but Tsunade, Sai, and Inoichi were left.

"She's a good kid," sighed Inoichi.

"She'll be fine, and can take care of herself," said Sai.

"You know lying is not good," said Tsunade, "You are both very worried about her."

"Not really," said Sai, "I'm going home to sleep."

"She can handle it," said Inoichi, heading home himself.

"Liars," sighed Tsunade, "Well, that's the last one. Konoha lost such good kunoichi, but I know they will be fine. I need to contact the Kazekage today. Back to work I go." Tsunade looked at the forest and headed to the office.

ACGOMN: Wow, sorry for the late update. I was bust this past week. I really hope this was good, I spent a while on this chapter.

Naruto: SASUKE GOT MORE FACE TIME ACGOMN!

ACGOMN: Naruto please relax. I'm going to do something special for you.

Naruto: WHAT IS IT?

ACGOMN: Well, since I mentioned in the story that you are away on another training trip. I will make an Omake starting the next chapter until you arrive in the story about your days training with Yamato and Jiraiya.

Naruto (hugs ACGOMN): Did I ever tell you how much I love you?

ACGOMN (pries Naruto off): No, but I love you too! You are my second favorite character.

Naruto: WHAT SECOND?

ACGOMN: Itachi is my first favorite character.

Naruto: WHAT WHERE'S SASUKE ON THIS LIST!

ACGOMN: Hehe, he's one of the last ones.

Naruto: WOOT! YO READERS REVIEW PLEASE! Now, let's go get ramen!

ACOGMN: The next chapter will include:

-Sakura, Temari, Ino and Tenten meeting there betrothed.

-Hinata and Akemi making wedding plans that are driving Hinata crazy, seriously.

-Anko, Kurenai and Shizune begin feeling the aftermath of the mission.

-Sakura and Temari builds a quick friendship.

-Tsunade starts feeling old and is showing it. Letting Ino, Sakura and Tenten go is getting to her.

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