yay!! so heres the next chapter!!! Now i gotta say, People i need reviews!!! wheres my motivation people?? I need reviews! they are my life lol. Like edward says, they're "My own personal brand of heroine." lol and ya elric would never say that, it was edward cullen. Oh and also, it came to my attention that i made a mistake in the last chapter, it is actually Xerxes not Xenotime, but for the sake of this story xerxes will be a city and not a country. THANK YOU HALF-HUMAN-HUMUNCULI for that!!! hah so anyway, the next chapter!!

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P.S. Spoilers for both FMA and Naruto

Oh God why me?

Was Tsunade's only thought as she looked upon the enormous mountain of paperwork that littered her desk.

"You look like you could use a drink." sluggishly looking away from her work she turned to see non-other than the toad sage, Jiriaya, sitting in the window grinning at her.

"What do you want Jiriaya?"

"I have information for you." Tsunade stiffened as his tone turned serious and all the jest was wiped from his face. She inclined her head and he continued, "I've heard from one of my sources that Orochimaru is searching for a new method of immortality."

"Does that mean he doesn't plan to use..."

"I'm afraid that's not the case. He is searching for a way to stay in Sasuke's body, once he transfers.

"And you know what method he's discovered?"

"Obviously." she glared at him, but he continued nonetheless, "Now just listen before you make any comments okay?" slowly arching one eyebrow, she agreed.

"Fine."

"Orochimaru's going after the Philosophers Stone." she stared at him incredulously.

"You're kidding right?"

"Hey you promised!" Jiriaya exclaimed with mock hurt in his voice.

"Jiriaya, the Philosophers Stone? It's a myth! A legend. It doesn't really exist."

"well maybe not, but if Orochimaru is putting stock on the idea, then maybe its real."

"He's obviously desperate. I wouldn't give it much thought."

"You also didn't give much thought to Akatsuki when I first told you about them, and they're obviously as real as you and me. Are you really going to risk letting Orochimaru get his hands on the stone if it exists?" turning away from him she stared out at the village she had vowed to protect and thought.

Damn, he's got a point. Ah I hate it when Jiriayas right.

With a sigh she returned her attention to him.

"I'll send team Kakashi right away." Jiriaya grinned in triumph and handed her a folder with all the info they would need for the mission. As he turned to leave she called out to him, "And where do you think you're going?"

"Well I'm the best guy you have when it comes to knowing what's going on, I have to keep you informed now don't I?" and with that he disappeared.

"Shizune!!" she yelled and within moments her loyal apprentice ran in.

"Tsunade-sama?"

"I want team Kakashi and Yamato in my office immediately."

"Hai Hokage-sama." as she exited the room Tsunade could think of only one thing.

"I really do need a drink."

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"Oww! Sakura-chan!"

"God, Naruto stop whining will you? I'm almost done." chided Sakura as she removed the cast on Naruto's right arm, and not very gently I might add. "There, all done."

"Finally! That thing was annoying! I can get back to training now right? I gotta perfect the Futon Rasen-Shurikan!"

"Not so fast baka. I don't want you training for at least another week, and you definitely can not use that jutsu again."

"Eh? but Sakura-chan, why not?"

"Naruto that jutsu is extremely dangerous, not only to your enemies, but on you too. After using it for only three consecutive tries it nearly destroyed the chakra system in your right arm! If you use it too much you'll really mess up that arm of yours, then what kind of Hokage would you be if you couldn't fight or use jutsu with your right arm? Hm?" she asked, giving him a wry smile at the last part

"Wow, its that bad?" she nodded.

"Don't ever use that jutsu again unless is life or death. It should be your absolutely last resort."

"Eh fine. But then that was a total waste of training!! Wait. Speaking of training, what do you mean I can't train for at least another week? I'm fine!" as he punched the air to 'make his point,' he felt a searing pain in his arm. "Oww!" he yelled as he quickly pulled his arm down.

"Baka," she muttered, "I told you."

"Hehe," he gave a guilty chuckle as he rubbed the back of his head with his left hand.

POOF

Both shinobi turned to look at the now present Anbu member in the room.

"Hokage-sama wishes to see you both in her office immediately" they nodded and he shun-shined away.

"What do you think Baa-chan wants?" Sakura shrugged.

"How should I know?"

"Well lets go." with a nod they left the hospital examination room and headed for Hokage tower, wondering what the heck Tsunade had in store for them.

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Tsunade sat in her desk drumming her fingers against the wood, waiting impatiently for the last arrivals. Staring back at her were Yamato, Sai, and Kakashi, who was reading his book. Three minutes later Sakura and Naruto walked in.

"Gomen Tsunade-sama, I was giving Naruto his check up and removing his cast."

"Its alright Sakura. Now I gathered you all here because I have a very important S class mission for you." at the mention of s class everyone payed even closer attention, even Kakashi had the courtesy to put his book away. "Jiriaya has gathered that Orochimaru is searching for a new method of immortality." Naruto and Sakura gasped. Sakura was about to say something but was cut off by Naruto.

"Wait! So does that mean he isn't going to take Sasuke's body anymore?!?"

"I'm afraid not Naruto. It seems that he is looking for a way to permanently stay in Sasuke's body, so he doesn't have to switch after three years." Naruto turned grave, but for once remained silent. Satisfied that she wasn't going to be interrupted, Tsunade continued. "You've all heard of the Philosophers Stone?" they nodded. "Orochimaru is searching for the stone since it is believed to grant eternal life. Your mission: you will travel farther west than you've ever gone before, to the country of Ametris and find out all you can about the Philosophers Stone and you will make sure Orochimaru doesn't acquire it. There is also a good chance that Sasuke will be there." directing her next words at Naruto and Sakura, "Your going to have to keep your cool and not let your emotions take you over if you should meet him. It could jeopardize your mission, especially if Orochimaru is also there. Understood?" looking at her feet as she said it, Sakura acquiesced,

"Hai Tsunade-sama."

"Naruto?" he looked away and hesitated before he answered her.

"I can't promise you anything Baa-chan, but I'll try." she nodded and handed Kakashi the mission file.

"You will be gone for an indefinite period of time so i suggest you pack accordingly. Leave as soon as possible. Understood?"

"Hai." they all responded. She looked at them all in turn, her gaze lingering on the boy she considered to be her grandson, her successor.

"Dismissed!" and with that they disappeared.

Be careful Naruto, all of you, be careful....

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