I do not own Naruto.
Bold is dark Zetsu talking, Italics are thoughts.
I would like to thank everyone who has followed this story.
Chapter 8: Happiness All Around
One year later:
Sakura sat under the cherry blossom tree watching Ai train with the guys. The leader had come back and asked them all to join him again which they did. They were all so happy with their lives now. The Akatsuki stopped hunting the tailed beasts and concentrated on bringing peace to all of the nations. She had become lost in her thoughts. My life is so much better here Ai and I have all the love we could ever ask for. I'm glad that the Akatsuki changed their plans to rule the world and decided to bring peace instead. I know Naruto did what he had to by turning me in but I would never wish for anything to happen to him after all I still care for him. I wonder how everyone is doing in the village. I know I can't return because of all that has happened. The jutsu has been broken and they were all free to kill me if they wished it but they didn't. I found out afterwards that they had all fallen in love with me which I can live with. The only thing that sucks is the fact that all of them clam me as their girlfriend. Which I agree with they all love me equally and I love them all the same. Ai is happy which is all I really care about. Sasuke has taken his father duties seriously which makes me happy. All in all life is good.
Ai ran towards her yelling, "Mommy, mommy did you see?" Sakura smiled at her, "Yes I did you are doing well and learning quickly. Pretty soon you'll be stronger than all of us." Ai smiled brightly, "Thank you mommy."
Sakura smiled at her as she stood, "Shall we go gather up the guys for lunch?" Ai nodded enthusiastically. They gathered everyone up and went to eat lunch; after lunch was done Ai continued her training while Sakura watched.
Sakura heard a branch break behind her and got into a defensive stance quickly, "WHO'S THERE!" The person walked out of the forest. Sakura's eyes widened, "Naruto what are you doing here and why are you so injured?"
Naruto gasped and winced, "After you left everyone started to treat me differently and they chased me from the village." Sakura glared a bit, "So what do you want?" Naruto looked at her sadly, "Do you think I could stay here with you, Ai, and the others?"
Sakura bit her lip nervously, "I don't know you're the reason we had to leave the village." Naruto looked at her pleadingly and begged, "I know and I'm so sorry Sakura but I was all alone after you left please Sakura."
Sakura sighed, "I don't know Naruto you would have to speak to leader. Follow me." Naruto nodded and followed her. Sakura called to Itachi, "Itachi keep an eye on Ai I'm taking Naruto to speak to leader." Itachi nodded his head to her. Sakura took Naruto to speak to the leader and he allowed Naruto to join them. Sakura healed his injuries and they went back to watch Ai.
The End.