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Chapter 3: Treaties

"It's time to go, Sakura." Itachi said as he entered her and Zetsu's room.

Sakura jumped off her bed, grabbed her Akatsuki robe and hat.

Hopefully Konoha will accept the treaty that the Akatsuki is offering otherwise Sakura would have to fight with the Akatsuki as there was no way she was leaving her knew family.

She walked over to Zetsu and leaned up to give both personalities a kiss on the cheek.

"Ready?" Pein asked the group.

Everyone nodded and put their hats off. They all took off running at the same time.

As they got closer to the clearing Sakura grabbed Zetsu's hand as they fell into a line, partners next to each other.

They all jumped down from the trees and in front of Konoha's group.

The group consisted of Tsunade, Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi, Hinata, Shino, Kiba, Ino, Shikamaru and Chouji.

"You arrived." Tsunade stated. "We were beginning to think we were being stood up."

Pein stepped forwards. "We chose a meeting spot far away from our base, so it takes us longer to travel."

"Where is Sakura?" Tsunade asked.

Sakura stepped forwards. "Here I am." She stated taking off her hat.

Tsunade looked at her.

"Why did you leave?" she asked.

Sakura sighed. "I wasn't loved in Konoha. Everywhere I went I was treated with disdain and hatred. Zetsu was the only one who understood how I felt." Sakura explained. "So I left."

"Why didn't you speak up?" Naruto asked.

"Because you all obviously hated me!" Sakura cried out.

"No we didn't!" Naruto disagreed.

Sakura's chin jutted out. "Ino hated me. I know that for a fact." She said.

Ino didn't say and word and Naruto turned to glare at her.

"Look." Sakura started. "Us, The Akatsuki, are willing to create a treaty with you."

Tsunade eyed them warily. "And what does this include?" she asked.

"You no longer hunt us and try and kill us and we will stop going after Naruto." Pein spoke up.

Tsunade looked around at the group. "Let's go somewhere more private where we can discuss this treaty."

Pein nodded and he and Tsunade left the clearing.

Sakura sighed and walked over to Zetsu grabbing his hand and sitting down on the grass. Zetsu sat down next to her. The other Akatsuki members did the same, most of them taking their hats off.

The Konoha group stood awkwardly wondering if they should sit down.

"Sit down," Sakura said. "They will probably be a while."

Naruto walked over to the group and sat down, the others following suit.

"Sakura..." Naruto trailed off.

Sakura looked over to him. "Yeah?"

"I, I am so sorry! If I hadn't known what you thought, I wouldn't tried my hardest to change it! I never hated you and I am sorry I made you feel that way." He said.

Sakura stared at him, making him feel uncomfortable. She grinned.

"It's okay Naruto."

Naruto beamed, ran over and pulled her in for a hug.

"I guess I will be seeing more of you know that we are creating this treaty."

Naruto nodded. Soon the others started to say sorry; everyone except for Ino. Sakura wasn't expecting an apology though.

And even though she forgave everyone, it would take a while for her to fully trust them and become her friend again.

Pein and Tsunade came back.

"The treaty has been created." They said.

Sakura smiled.

The Akatsuki got up to get ready to leave.

"Goodbye!" Naruto yelled.

Sakura smiled. "Bye Naruto!" she replied.

They turned aroundto leave.

"Sakura! Wait!"

Sakura turned around. "Yes Ino?" she asked.

Ino sighed. "This probably won't mean much to you. But I am sorry for what I said. If I could go back in time and change everything, I would." She said.

A small smile played on Sakura's lips. "It's a start." She said. "It will take longer for me to forgive you. What you said really hurt."

Ino nodded. "I will try everything I can earn your forgiveness."

"Good." Sakura said and the Akatsuki were gone.

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