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"Sasuke-sensei," an excited kid cheered as he say Sasuke walking out of the academy.
"Aki? What is it?" Sasuke questioned.
"Look, I can get my clones right," She smiled then make her hand signs and yelled, "Bunshin no Jutsu"
A clone of Aki appeared next to her. Sasuke was quite surprised, "You've been practicing,"
he states with a slight smile. She nodded her head with excitement. The clone disappeared and she looked at him.
"Thank you, Sasuke-sensei," She laughed then ran home.
Sasuke has been with the class for three days now and those who practiced have successfully learned the clone jutsu and the replacement jutsu. He was very proud of his kids, but that was the last day he had them. Their original sensei was coming back tomorrow, so Sasuke wouldn't be able to teach them anymore.
Sasuke was walking to Naruto's office and knocked on the door.
"Come in," He heard Naruto say. He walked in to find Naruto staring out the window.
"Trying to stall from your work," Sasuke asked as he walked next to Naruto and stared out the window with him.
Naruto shook his head, "No, not this time. I received important information from Suna about the mission I sent Neji, Tenten, Ino, and Shikamaru on."
Sasuke remained silent, but looked at Naruto through the corner of his eye.
"Teme, in two days is the Jounin competition. I have no doubts you will not pass so I have already signed you up. I would already make you a Jounin if I could Teme, but I can't," Naruto almost glaring out in the town.
Sasuke nodded, "What does this have to do with important information with Suna?"
"I need you at a high rank before I can even begin to send you on high ranked missions and I need you now. We are preparing for a war that will take place in 6 months and by then I want you trained and high in power to take control. Teme," Naruto turned to look at Sasuke, "I trust you to be a great leader, but you can't be a leader if you're only a Chunin."
Sasuke narrowed his eyes at Naruto, "War?"
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"Kazekage, I received information about the Akatsuki," Neji reported back to Gaara. Gaara nodded for him to continue, "They have changed their lead. They do not wish to continue to Suna, but instead to Kohona."
"Why," Gaara asked.
"We believe they're after Sasuke, "Shikamaru said.
"Sasuke? Is there something you're not telling me, " Gaara narrowed his eyes and the Kohona ANBU.
Shikamaru sighed, "Sasuke returned to Kohona."
"Does Sakura know?" Gaara asked quite seriously.
"No, Kazekage," Ino answered with her head down.
Gaara sighed, "Good, keep it that way. Naruto will have to tell her. It is about time she head back to Kohona, "Gaara started to think. "They want a warm, eh? Well then, you four will return to Kohona and tell him the news. I will also send a letter to have a meeting with him. You may leave tomorrow and I will arrive in Kohona two days after you two with Sakura. I'll break the news to her."
The four ninja's nodded and was dismissed by Gaara.
Later, Gaara went to look for Sakura. He went straight to the hospital. He found her in her office filling out paperwork. He knocked twice on the door, "Sakura, may I come in?"
"Gaara-kun, this is a surprise. What brings you down here?" Sakura asked as she stopped working on her work to greet Gaara. She walked over to him and threw her arms around his neck while he held her waist. They hugged for a couple minutes then she kissed him on the cheek.
"I have some important news, Sakura," he said as he directed her to the couch were they both sat. Sakura cuddled up to him and he held her. He closed his eyes, "Sakura, the Akatsuki are planning a war with Kohona."
Sakura sprung up and turned to look at him, "W-what?"
"Tomorrow, your friends are leaving to tell Naruto. And in two days, we will follow. I will have a meeting with Naruto to discuss how we are going to handle this situation and it's time you go back. Naruto will need you for the war." Gaara told her while looking softly in her eyes.
Sakura nodded softly then laid her head on his chest. She was sad to be leaving Gaara, but she was happy to be going home. But she was also thinking about the war, 'Why would they want to have a war with us? It must be about Naruto.' She thought with narrowed eyes.
Gaara picked her up bridal style and walked out of the office, "Let me take you home," he smiled as he carried her home. She smiled and cuddled up in his arms. She loved being in his arms, she felt safe. They walked in silence, but she didn't mind as long as she was with Gaara.
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It's been two days and it was the day of the Jounin exam and also the home coming of Sakura. No one knew except the Hokage and the ANBU who went to Suna.
Sasuke was ready for the exam. He knew he was going to pass it and what was even better was the stupid snake wasn't going to get involved in this exam. He smirked as he entered the arena.
He looked around at his competitors. Most of them of course were slightly younger than him, but they all looked tough. Of course there were the ones that were scared, but if you came into the arena scared, you won't be passing. You need confidence. Sasuke snorted at his competitors. He knew he could kill them with his eyes closed, but he knew Naruto wouldn't approve of him killing them.
He leaned against the wall and waited for the compition to start.
"Thank you everyone for coming to support these fellow ninja. This will be an exciting competition," the crowd cheered as Naruto's voice screamed into the mic. Sasuke rolled his eyes, he just wanted to get over with this. Might as well say he won. He smirked.
"First up: Sasuke Uchiha and Jiro Hotaka, "Naruto announced over the microphone. The competitors stared to clear out of the arena and that's when Sasuke saw Jiro. Jiro almost looked like a bull to Sasuke. He was hunched over with his legs spread apart is if to charge at it at any minute. He had black hair and bulky arms. There was no doubt he was bigger than Sasuke, but he didn't care. Sasuke knew it was all looks and nothing to back it up with. "FIGHT!" was heard and Jiro charged at Sasuke.
Sasuke leaped into the air and used his Great Fireball Jutsu. Jiro ran after Sasuke and dodged all of the Fireballs. Jiro went to punch Sasuke, but he was too quick. Jiro smashed into the wall, which left cracks.
Sasuke look at Jiro funny from a tree. Jiro was breathing harshly through his nose as he looked for Sasuke. Sasuke was wondering why he wasn't using any jutsu's. Then he remembered Lee and how he barely used any Jutsu's. He was mainly taijutsu. Sasuke rolled his eyes thinking of the green beast.
Jiro knocked him out of the thoughts as he charged towards the tree. Sasuke jumped out of the tree and threw four kunai's. Two pierced Jiro who yelled in pain. Sasuke use his fast movements to knock Jiro on the ground and made it rain senbon. Jiro yelled in pain as he couldn't escape the needles.
Jiro stood up threw his kunai at Sasuke. Sasuke dodged and went to grab his sword until Jiro disappeared. He narrowed his eyes, looking for him. Sasuke activated his sharingan, but right as he did Jiro came out of the ground and punched Sasuke. Sasuke went flying and landed on his back. He stood up, now he was mad, he used his Hidden Shadow snake hands. About five snakes shot out of Sasuke's arms and attacked Jiro. Jiro screamed in horror as the snakes strangled him to unconsciousness.
Sasuke smirked, 'don't make a Uchiha mad.'
The crowd cheered and Naruto announced Sasuke the winner of the round. Sasuke walked up stands with the other competitors and watched as the other battles commenced. He smirked. He was ready for round two.
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While the Jounin exam was going on, two visitors were walking through the front gates. The guards men bowed as Gaara and Sakura walked through the gates with other Suna ANBU.
"Kazekage, "Hinata bowed as she greeted him, "Naruto is currently at the Jounin exam. I will send someone to tell him you are here. Shall we go to the tower?" Hinata gestured.
Gaara nodded while Sakura attacked Hinata, "Hinata, I've missed you," She smiled. "You have to tell me everything."
Hinata blushed then showed Sakura her ring as they walked to the tower. Sakura couldn't contain her excitement and cheered for her.
"I can't believe this, I wonder what else have changed," Sakura grinned excited that she will be getting to see Naruto. Naruto has always been there for her and she loves him as a brother. They continued walking to the Hokage tower. Once they arrive, Hinata told her to tell her messenger boy to tell Naruto, their guests have arrived. He nodded and poofed out of the office.
At the Jounin exam, Naruto was having a blast. He was cheering and pretending to punch the guy by punching the air. It was all fun to Naruto. Sasuke rolled his eyes as he caught Naruto punching the air and falling out of his seat, but then he saw someone appear next to Naruto.
Naruto's face became extremely serious and he nodded his head. Naruto excused himself from the judges and poofed away with the boy. Sasuke became serious, but decided to ask Naruto later. Round two was just beginning.
In the office, Gaara was sitting in one of the comfy chairs and Sakura was in the other. Hinata was currently making tea. Naruto walked through the doors.
"Gaara, Good to see you," Naruto smiled as he hugged Gaara. When he stopped hugging Gaara he looked over to see his favorite pink-haired ninja. He quickly tackled her to the ground, "Oh Sakura-chan, I've missed you so much. I don't know I'd do without you. You're never leaving again; Hokage's orders." Naruto pouted as he hugged Sakura.
"C-Ca-Can't B-breath Naruto." Sakura chocked out.
"Oh sorry, Sakura-chan," Naruto said as he let go of her and scratched the back of his head and tuck out his tongue. "Now, back to business," Naruto said as he helped Sakura up and walked over to his chair.
Sakura giggled how his mood changes so quickly.
"Sakura, concerning you, I would like you to stay in Kohona and be our main medic during this war. In the meantime, you will train the staff as much as you can," Naruto said.
Sakura nodded.
"You may leave and go see your friends," Naruto smiled and turned back to Gaara.
"Thank you, Naruto," Sakura smiled also and kissed Gaara on the cheek before she left the office.
It felt so good to be back in Kohona. She knew after the meeting that Gaara would be leaving so she went straight the one place she knew most of her friends would be; the training grounds.
She walked straight there with her heart beating so fast. She was so excited to see them. When she got there, she was right. All of the rookie 12, besides Sasuke, Naruto, and Hinata, were there.
"Sakura?" She heard her name being called. She smiled and waved to her friends. Before she knew it, she was on the ground being hugged by all her friends. She laughed and hugged as many as she could back.
Once everyone calmed down, they all sat and talked about her trip in Suna while two people would spare against each other. They all watched as they all took turns sparing, but also listened to Sakura's stories. She was so glad to be back.
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Sasuke sighed as the Jounin exam was done. He rubbed his neck as he walked towards Naruto's office. Naruto never came back so he thought he would tell him he was an official Jounin. He was going to rub it in his face. As he walked to the doors, he was about to enter until he heard two people talking. He knocked twice.
It was quiet for a couple seconds then he heard his name then finally, "Come in."
Sasuke entered to see Gaara and Naruto staring at him with Naruto's head in his hand, "Can I help you with something," Naruto asked.
Sasuke narrowed his eyes wondering why the Kazekage was here. Then he remembered the war. But why would we need Suna's help? Sasuke pushed the thought aside and said, "I passed"
Naruto became confused for a second then realized what he was talking about. "Congratulations, Teme. Now I can actually send you on hard missions. Well, be ready because U may be sending you on one very soon." Naruto smirked and picked his head off of his hand.
Gaara seemed to turn back to Naruto with no interest of talking to Sasuke. Sasuke nodded and walked out of the office. Something was going on and he knew it was. He was going to figure it out.
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Sakura was currently in the hospital going through her office, cleaning everything up and reorganizing until someone knocked on her office, "Ms. Sakura, the Hokage would like to see you."
Sakura turned around and thanked the man. The man poofed out of the office and Sakura began her walk to Naruto. She wondered what he wanted. When she knocked on the door she heard a reply to come in. When she opened the doors Naruto was reading a scroll looking very stressed out.
"Sakura, I know you just got back, but I'd like you to go on a mission for me. It will be dangerous, but I know you and your team can do it."
"My team?" Sakura asked. She knew he was talking about her ANBU Team since she was captain, but she couldn't believe how dangerous this mission must be if her whole team had to go.
"Yes. There is a town in the Water Country that has been taken over by rogue ninjas. Hundreds have been killed and so many have been taken as slaves and others raped. You and your team will go to this village and eliminate these ninjas. Understood?" Naruto told her.
"Yes," She responded as she nodded her head.
"Good. Report back to my office tomorrow and you and your team will leave from there. I am now putting together your team for the mission so you will know tomorrow who will be going with you. I want you to be careful Sakura." Naruto said as he looked straight in her eyes.
Sakura smiled, "Hai, Naruto. " She bowed then left his office to go home and get some rest.
Naruto was in his office thinking of ANBU to put on Sakura's team. He thought about her typical team of Shikamaru, Neji, and Ino. It was the strongest team he had, but he didn't think it was smart to send all of his strongest ninja's out on one mission at this time. He went through the list of ANBU and decided to choose Aoi and Daisuke, but he didn't know who to choose for the fourth person.
He couldn't make up his mind until he remembered something.
"I did promise him a mission soon, hmmm," Naruto sipped his tea that Hinata made for him. He picked his head up and leaned back in his chair. "She's going to kill me for this, but let's give it a try."
Naruto smiled.
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Sasuke was currently at home eating dinner until he heard a knock at the door. He got up to answer it and wish he didn't.
"The Hokage wishes to see you," the boy said.
Sasuke growled, but nodded his head. He shut the door and walked to the Hokage's tower. He wasn't in any hurry to get there. When Sasuke got there he walked straight in. He found Naruto smiling like a fool.
"Hey Teme, I got a mission for you," Naruto said with a twinkle in his eye.
Sasuke raised an eyebrow, "Go on."
"It's ANBU ranked," Naruto started, "You will be placed on the team and you will go to a village in the Water. I will explain more details tomorrow, but we'll see how you do and if it all works out fine, then I'll talk to your leader about becoming ANBU."
Sasuke didn't understand why Naruto was being sneaky about it, but ignored it. He'd figure it out anyway, "I accept."
Naruto smiled and leaned forward on his desk, "Perfect. Be ready tomorrow and I'll see you in my office at noon."
Sasuke nodded and said, "I'm always ready," with that Sasuke turned around and walked out of the office. He still wondered what Naruto was up to, but he somewhat didn't care because he was getting out of the village for the first time in a long time, which made him wonder, where was his team mates. He hasn't seen them anywhere. She shrugged not caring at the moment; He'd worry about that after the mission.
He walked home and went straight to his room, getting as much as sleep as he could before tomorrow. He was going to prove to Naruto and his leader that he wasn't the one that should follow, but the one that should be leading. He will be an ANBU leader after this mission and show everyone who was in charge and who you shouldn't mess with.
Sasuke smirked, "I'm ready."