Seducing Sasuke

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A/N: Hey guys, I apologize for the short chapter intro, but I promise that this chapter will be a longer than before. In this chapter, we will learn more about Sakura's mission and her friends' reactions when they find out her plan. I will try to update each chapter as soon as possible but I can't make any promises. Don't forget to review!

Chapter One

Traveling without an exact destination was starting to get old. Sakura sighed as she made ready her camp for the night. It was almost sunset and even though she wanted to keep going, she knew that it was better to stop and rest for the night. She would need her strength and a good night's sleep if she was to keep going. She had a mission to carry out and she was not about to give up.

She'd only been traveling for a two days, without rest, and now she was at her limit. She was tired. She had to rest and then keep going in the morning. This mission was too important; for her sake and the village's. she'd promised herself that she would at least try, if not succeed in what she had set out to do.

While she set up the tent, she recalled every moment that led her to this mission. Everything was still clear in her mind, although she'd only decided to do this a month ago. She had prepared herself thoroughly: physically, mentally, and emotionally. She had trained herself body and soul, so she could do this. She had trained with all the guys and Tsunade to prepare herself physically. She learned some new powerful genjutsu from Kurenai to do the mental part. And she learned some tricks in seduction from Ino, Temari and Tenten. Talking about what she was going to do with her girl friends and receiving reassurances from them helped her to prepare herself emotionally.

Still, despite all her preparation, she wasn't all that sure of how she would carry out her plan. What if Sasuke won't listen to her? What if she fails at seducing him? Not only is the village on the line but also her honor and her heart. Doubt seeps through her, clouding her judgment. She wasn't experienced in the art of seduction. After all, she was still a virgin. She wondered if she was truly capable of giving herself to Sasuke. Would she be able to do this?

'Yes,' she thought to herself 'I will do this. I will do whatever I have to do to get to Sasuke. I just hope that it is enough. I hope I can convince Sasuke to come back with me.'

Finishing up setting up her tent eats some of the food that she brought for herself. She had already placed some wards to keep enemies away. Then, Sakura rolls out her sleeping bag inside the tent and crawls in its the warmth. The sleeping bag offers her some form of safety and solace. Her mind wanders off to the last month, when she first offered to take this mission.

It was late in the morning; she had been training with Tsunade when Temari came bearing news from Suna. She told Tsunade that Gaara had received a message from one of his sources that Madara Uchiha was planning something against Konoha. He was gathering allies from other lands and building an army to attack Konoha and its allies. This news concerned Tsunade, but all through her meeting with Temari and her council of her most trusted Shinobi, she kept a calm façade. Sakura had easily seen through her mentor. Being one of her best kunoichi and one of the very few people that she trusts, after Shizune, Tsunade expressed her concern.

"Sakura, what is your take on all of this? You were quiet all through the meeting." Tsunade inquired, whilst looking out of the window of her office. Her voice was cool and collected. "It seems we have a war approaching and I don't know what to do. I will need to talk with the elders to see what must be done. For now, I will have to advise all of the Shinobi that are available to have precaution. Maybe double our defenses at the main gates and the surrounding area. But I fear that it might not be enough."

"I don't know, Lady Tsunade. I guess that all we can do is keep alert. At least until we know for sure if there will be a war. We can't let uncertainty cloud our judgment. We have to weigh the options we have carefully. We don't want to cause panic to the villagers. But, I do think that the village is in danger."

"Yes, that is correct. We must tread through this carefully; otherwise I don't know what will happen."

"Lady Tsunade. I've been thinking of something. I am not sure if it's a good idea or if it will even work, but..."

"But what, Sakura? What were you going to say?"

"I was thinking if only we had Sasuke on our side than we would have an Uchiha on our side. Sasuke is strong. I've seen him. I think that he could be more than a match for Madara. Being from the same clan and both have the Magenkyo Sharingan. Then we might just have a chance at eliminating the threat that Madara poses."

"Yes, that is true. Sasuke would be an asset. But he is rogue. And I sincerely doubt that he would come to our aide willingly. After all, it is because of the village elders that his clan was annihilated by one of their own. I don't think he would forget that and protect the very reason for his suffering. I don't agree with his methods, but I can see why he thinks the way he does. I would probably do the same thing if the roles were reversed."

"I know, but still we could try. With the proper reasoning we could convince him that its also Madara's fault that the Uchiha clan were killed. After all, if he hadn't set the clan against the village, then none of this would have happened. He must have known what would happen if the clan staged a coup d'etat."

"You have a point there, Sakura. Alright, you convinced me. We'll try out your idea. I'll send Neji, Shikamaru, Naruto, Sai and Kiba..."

"No, send me, Tsunade, please. Let me do this. I know Sasuke and if you send that many after him he'll never agree to anything. He will feel pressured and will refuse to help. But if you send me on my own, that will at least let me get close enough to talk to him. I know he won't trust anyone other than Naruto or me. We were a team and that will give me the opportunity I need to get to him. Besides, he thinks I am weak and pose no danger. He doesn't know that I am stronger now."

"I am not sure if it is a good idea to send you alone. At least someone should go with you. What if he refuses to listen or outright kills you. I can't accept this."

"Please, Lady Tsunade. I know I can do this. If I can't get him to listen than I can always come up with another plan. I don't know. Maybe I can...seduce him just enough to get him to listen."

The thought of seducing Sasuke made Sakura a bit uncomfortable but if it was necessary, she would do it. She bit her lip, waiting for Tsunade to respond. Tsunade turned to look at her pupil, her face showing a glimmer of hope and worry.

"Suppose he won't listen. Are you really willing to seduce him? Do you know what you might have to do to achieve this? Sakura, you do realize the magnitude of what you're suggesting? This isn't a game."

"I know that. And I know what I am doing. You know me, Tsunade. You know that for the village I would do anything."

"Yes, I know what you are capable of and that is what worries me. I don't want to see you hurt. I know that you have feelings for Sasuke and I don't want to see you get hurt. And you will get hurt if you have sex with him and he leaves."

"I know that, but it doesn't have to come to that. I might me able to convince him without having to have sex. Just let me try. If it fails, then you can send anyone you want after him."

"But what about you, Sakura?"

"I'll be fine. I am a kunoichi and I have learned that sometimes sacrifices have to be made for the good of the village. And if I have to have sex with Sasuke then I will if it will help."

"Fine, you win Sakura. You will be the one to go after him. But first you have to promise me two things. Number One: You'll wait a month or so to prepare for this. I don't want you to seduce him unless you don't have any other option. And Number Two: Take care of yourself when you're out there."

"Yes, of course. I promise."

"Good. You will begin tomorrow. You will train with anyone I can get to help. Also, you'll have to learn how to seduce a man. I'll see if Kurenai can teach you some genjutsu. I assume that Sasuke will be in the company of that team of his. I don't trust them and I don't think that they'll leave Sasuke so you can talk to him. Especially that girl, Karin. You'll have to subdue them first if you are to get close to Sasuke. You are dismissed."

"Thank you, Lady Tsunade. I won't let you down."

After her meeting with Tsunade she went to look for her friends, who undoubtedly would know of the war that was approaching. She knew that Ino, Temari and Tenten would help her with learning how to seduce. She knew that they would know what to do. She found them at Ichiraku's with their respective boyfriends along with Naruto and Hinata. She smiles to herself at that memory.

When she explained to them her idea, she waited to hear what they had to say. Sure enough, they all questioned her and gave their take on her dilemma.

"Hell no, Sakura. It's crazy. You can't do that. It's insane." Ino told her, fury emanating from her. She was surprised how angry he got. "I can't believe Lady Tsunade agreed to this. I'm gonna go give her a piece of my mind. What is she thinking sending you on this mission?"

"No, Ino, don't. I volunteered because I know I can convince him to come back. I want to do this. I have to."

"Yes, we know but to go as far as to seduce Sasuke. That isn't a good idea. Please Sakura, reconsider." Tenten pleaded. "You might regret this later. Once you lose your virginity you can't get it back. Think about it?"

"I have thought about it. I know what sex entails and I am willing to face it. I am not afraid. Say what you will but my mind has been made. You don't have to like it, but it is my choice. Now, will you help me?"

"Sakura is right, you guys. It is her choice to make and we have to respect that." Temari concurred. "I'll help you, Sakura. But know that it won't be easy. If you do have sex, it will hurt. It always hurts the first time."

"How would you know, Temari? Have you had sex with someone?" no interrogated.

"I...uh....why do you want to know, Ino?" Temari said, almost nonchalantly, but she is obviously embarrassed as she has a slight blush.

"Just out of curiosity. Come on spill."

"Well, yes. I have."

"Really? When? With who?"

"It was last time I was here. About six months ago. It was the same day of the party at your house."

"You mean the one where you and Sai mysteriously disappeared for so long? You slept with Sai? I remember that you two became a couple not long afterwards." Sakura said feeling slightly relieved that the topic averted from her but she also felt sorry for Temari.

"Yes. We slept together and that's that. Besides, Ino, why do you care so much? I am pretty sure you have slept with Shikamaru. Am I right?"

"Yeah I did. I am not going to deny it."

"Okay, can we stop talking about this, please? I really don't want to hear about your love lives." Tenten whispered, apparently uncomfortable at the direction of the conversation. It was if she was afraid that they'd question her next. Seeing the mischievous look on Ino's face, Sakura had a feeling that things were about to get unpleasant for her friend. Tenten must have noticed too because she spoke before Ino had the chance to say anything.

"I know what you're going to ask, Ino. The answer is yes. I have had sex with Neji. But that is all I am going to tell you. That is my business and Neji's and I don't want to talk more about this."

"Please, can we focus? I need your help girls. I need to learn how to properly seduce Sasuke. Tsunade gave me a month to prepare."

Tenten: Alright

Temari: Okay

Ino: Sure

It hadn't taken Sakura long to learn the methods of seduction. And the month she had passed in the blink of an eye. Now, Sakura was ready and she knew that. She also knew that she might not have to seduce Sasuke. If all went according to her plan, then soon Sasuke would be back in Konoha and that was all that mattered.