When Hinata got into the bedroom, she was surprised by what she saw. Kabuto was on the left side of the door, and he was secured to a saint Andrews cross. He was naked, except for the collar and cuffs. Ino, Temari, Tenten, and Naruto. As well as Matsuri and Sari were all on the bed watching. Sakura was using her good hand to beat him with a riding crop. His ass was already bright red, and his body was trembling. Sakura seemed to be interrogating him about something. Hinata didn't want to interrupt, so she went to the bed and sat down near Naruto. Hinata leaned close to him so she wouldn't be heard. "Hey Naruto what is going on? I've never seen Sakura work anyone over like that." Naruto looked at her and leaned closer. "Kabuto let something slip about Orochimaru taking orders from someone. When Sakura asked what he meant Kabuto got scared and stopped talking." Hinata was shocked, and she looked to Kabuto, who looked to be in a really sorry state. "Is that really true? Who could be strong enough to give orders to Orochimaru?" Naruto shrugged and winced when Sakura delivered and especially powerful slap to Kabuto. "I have no idea. He hasn't said one word since she started. He hasn't even cried out or begged for mercy, he has just been tied there silently not saying a word." Temari leaned in then to join their quiet conversation. "If I had to bet I would say that it was someone in the akatsuki. That's where the most powerful ninja are gathered. If anyone could control Orochimaru that's who it would be.." The got quiet when Kabuto started speaking. "Mistress please, don't make me say... They'll kill me without hesitation." Sakura hit him again, starting to get fed up. "Who are they? If you tell me we will protect you!" Kabuto started crying. Really crying! He was sobbing and there were tears falling off his face. "Mistress...Her name is Konan." He said hanging his head. Sakura scratched her chin. "I've never heard the name before, who is she?" "She's a member of the Akatsuki. But she isn't working with them currently. You will never find her though. She works in the shadows. Not even Orochimaru knows where she calls home" Sakura sighed as she paced. "That's not really much to go on. But you were honest with me." Sakura said freeing him from his bondage. "I'm sorry I resisted for so long Mistress. But if you ever met her you would know how scary she is. Please forgive me..." Sakura looked at him kneeling at her feet, then she reached down and patted his head. "That's alright slave, I forgive you." Ino stood up and walked over to Sakura. "So what are you going to do now? I mean we have to find out more about her right?" Sakura nodded. "I think I am going to have to ask Tsunade is she can help." Kabuto looked up at Sakura weakly. "Mistress please be careful. People fear her because she can appear anywhere at any time, and when she appears she will steal someone's slave then take them back to her lair and break them" Sakura was worried about her girls. "Alright, put Naruto on patrol again. As long as you girls are safe then we have the advantage. Also work on some warding. I don't want her using her jutsu to teleport into the house." Temari jumped up. "Alright Sakura, I'll take care of that. You be careful too." She said leaving the room. Sakura changed out of her dark pink Latex Mistress outfit. And into her normal outfit. With Ino's help though, since her arm was still messed up. "Alright Ino, I will be back in a few hours. You just stay here and relax." Ino gave Sakura a tight hug, which caused her to wince. "Be careful Sakura, if anything happened to you then I don't know what I would do..." Sakura slipped on her sandals and smiled. "Don't worry Ino, I will be fine. I promise I will be back by dinner and no later!" Ino nodded as she watched Sakura leave. Sakura headed out toward the village, spotting several patrolling Naruto's as she went. Soon she arrived at the Hokage's mansion. She walked in without knocking and shut the door behind herself. Inside Tsunade had Shizune bent over the desk, and she was taking her from behind. "Geez Sakura don't you knock?" Tsunade said pulling out. "Slave go in the bedroom and finish yourself off. What can I help you with today Sakura?" "Well I've recently gained some information. About a Mistress named Konan." Without another word Tsunade grabbed Sakura's wrist and threw her into the bedroom. "Be careful with that name Sakura. The gathering of Mistresses just call her the Paper Ghost." "The Paper Ghost? That seems like an odd name. What did she do to earn it?" Tsunade looked at Shizune who was pleasuring herself on the bed, then she ran over and shut the windows. "Well you see she can turn into a thousands sheets of paper, and float away on the wind. In her paper form she can appear almost anywhere without anyone noticing." Sakura scratched her chin. "That explains a lot. Do you know anything else, like where she calls home? Or how she steals the slaves?" Tsunade shook her head. "It's all very vague. No one knows where she goes when she vanishes. But to steal the slaves she turns them into paper, then just flies away with them." Sakura sat down on the bed to think everything over. This was a strange situation. She had to find a way to stop this so called Paper Ghost. If she failed then she could swoop in and steal someone from her. And she loved all of her slaves. If she got her hands on Ino Sakura had no idea what she would do. She had to go to this gathering of Mistresses. "Mistress Tsunade, when is the next gathering of Mistresses?" Sakura asked looking up at her. "Tomorrow, and since technically you are a Mistress now you can go, as long as you have the endorsement of another Mistress. I will right it up and send it off before sundown." Sakura stood up and kissed her on the cheek. "Thanks for the help Mistress. Keep a close eye on Shizune. I need to get back home." Tsunade slapped her on the ass. "Get going. Protect what is yours. Now that you've said her name she probably knows where you live." Sakura knew she was right. She ran home to make sure everyone was alright. Fighting Orochimaru or looking for Sasuke seemed so much easier. Now they were facing an enemy they knew nothing about. When she got home she sighed in relief when everyone was safe. Even the horses. She went back inside and sat on the bed. Soon she passed out from the stress and exhaustion. Ino cuddled up with her, glad to have Sakura home and safe. Later that night the sound of rustling woke her up. When she woke up she saw a piece of paper lodged in the glass door to the balcony. She hopped out of bed and went to retrieve it. It was neatly folded into and origami swan. It took Sakura awhile to unfold it without ripping the paper. Inside was a note. "Dear Mistress Sakura. It is good to have a chance to speak to you, I have wanted to meet you for a long time. I regret to inform you that I have kidnapped your Mistress. The Hokage of the hidden leaf village is now my property. You are welcome to try to stop me and free her, but I doubt you have any chance of that." As Sakura finished reading the note burst into into flame, almost burning her hand. "Ow damn bitch!" She screamed jumping back. Her scream woke Ino up, and she jumped to her feet. "Sakura what is it? What's wrong!" She said looking around the room. Sakura looked up and Ino slowly. "She got Tsunade. And I have no idea how to get her back..." Sakura said falling to her knees. Her teacher, her Mistress, and the leader of their village was gone. Sakura had no idea what she was supposed to do. She dare not venture out in the middle of the night. Tomorrow she would go and see Shizune. To see if she could get into the gathering of Mistresses. That was all she could do. She crawled back into bed feeling defeated. "It's alright Sakura, we will find her I promise." Sakura cuddled close to Ino. "I hope you are right. Never being able to see Tsunade again is a terrible thought..."