Authoress's notes: I'd like to thank the two who reviewed my first chapter! It made me so happy, that I got to post another chapter up today! So, please enjoy! Here's Chapter two; Threats and Deals!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, or any of the characters in this chapter.

Dear Uchiha Sasuke,

It has been brought to my attention that you are obviously unhappy with your current situation. With this case in mind, I have been asked to give you a special job to keep you occupied during your probation. This suggestion was given to me out of kindness, and you will complete it.

Starting Monday, you will be Iruka's new assistant at the Academy, and you will take care of the students that are sent to the Academy during the days they have off, for some students' parents are occupied and cannot take care of them. The most important part of this job is that you will not be permitted to lay a hand on the children in any way of harm.

Come to my office to receive more details for this assignment. This is no request.

The Godiame Hokage

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Sasuke was now absolutely furious with Tsunade, as he re-read the letter. What kind of demon would make him, the avenger of his entire clan, baby-sit? The answer to that was very simple.

Tsunade was.

He looked around with a glare, trying to see anyone that could be a suspect in this terrible, horrendous crime. He couldn't see anyone that didn't look suspicious, so he was back at square one.

That's when he heard it.

That terrible, cruel, and pathetic whine that was Naruto Uzumaki's voice. Sasuke cringed ever so slightly as the blond came running up, shouting his name enthusiastically. The idiot had a huge, stupid grin on his face.

Just like the 'good' old days.

Naruto came to an abrupt stop in front of Sasuke, crossing his arms. "Sasuke, guess what!" he said suddenly, not taking his gaze off of the man.

"You finally discovered you were an idiot," Sasuke stated, his tone monotonous.

"Ye–No! That's not it, Sasuke! Try again!"

". . ."

"Please, Sasuke?"

". . ."

Naruto sighed, seeing that his 'friend' wasn't going to do this the way it was supposed to go. "I got called on a special mission! I'm gonna go track down one of the most awesome S-class criminals out there!" he announced proudly.

Sasuke's eye twitched. What kind of idiot was Naruto, exactly? Didn't the fool know that he was on probation?

Naruto didn't know that he was picking at the Uchiha's pride. He was too cheerful for that. He suddenly looked like he was in a mental bliss, which startled Sasuke a little; though he didn't show his surprise in the least.

"I'm gonna go get some ramen! Have fun at wherever you're headed to!" Naruto said suddenly, running off. He had just unconsciously reminded Sasuke of the dreaded thing to come.

Naruto had narrowly avoided getting punched in the face.

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"Come in," Tsunade said, her tone a little more sober than it had been the day before. She stared at the door as it was pushed open; now staring at the stoic expression of the only remaining Uchiha. An evil smile made its way onto her face, but she quickly hid it by drinking a few gulps of her sake bottle.

Sasuke stared at the Hokage with no expression, but the inside of his mind burned like the fiery flames of hell itself. "I came about the 'assignment' you gave me," he stated, holding out the note. "And I also came to tell you that your bird won't be making it back alive," he added. He'd taken his anger out on the bird the evening before, since not only had it refused to get off of his head once he'd released it – but he had needed something to kill. Itachi was already dead, so, the bird worked perfectly.

Tsunade sighed. And I liked that bird, too . . . she thought, nodding. "Well, I suppose I can't blame you for killing my pet," she muttered. "Now, about your mission; I want you to know that this has to be done, or there will be punishment."

"What kind of punishment?" Sasuke asked monotonously, staring at the Hokage. Nothing could be worse than helping a ton of little brats, right?

"Your punishment will be two extra months of probation, and through all four months, you will be escorting my top medical ninja and our latest captive around the village. The latter will need to be kept an eye on at all times, whereas my medical will need only to be helped with menial tasks."

Sasuke didn't think this sounded too bad, yet. He pondered for a few moments, and then asked the dreaded question. "Who are these two?"

"Haruno Sakura and Karin will be the ones you will escort," Tsunade replied, hiding her coy smile behind more sake. This was getting fun. The extra paleness the Uchiha suddenly got made this all the more fun.

"Fine; I'll do the stupid Academy classes," Sasuke stated firmly, the mental image of him having to escort the two most annoying girls around the entire village burning holes in his head.

"Good," Tsunade smiled. "Now, as for the conditions of your assignment; One, you will not be allowed to harm these students. Two, you will help any and all of the Academy teachers that ask for your help. Three, you will not complain to the teachers. You will help in the cafeteria around lunchtime, and you will keep watch during classes. You get Sundays off, but that is it. You will take care of the students' needs, and you will not ignore them. If Iruka gives you a break, you may decline or accept, but do not take it longer than he offers."

Sasuke mentally sighed. This wasn't going to be fun at all, but it would keep him busy. He figured it couldn't get worse, until Tsunade added one final thing:

"And you will play with them if they ask you to."

Sasuke twitched visibly, but made no movement other than this. He nodded to the Hokage, signaling that he understood and accepted her terms. Tsunade smiled, holding her sake bottle firmly. "You start on Monday, Sasuke. Have a good day," she said, before looking down at her desk. Her eyes widened suddenly, and Sasuke took this opportunity to leave the room.

He had seen Shizune place the paper on Tsunade's desk when they were talking, but didn't know what it was. He stuffed his hands into his pockets as he walked down the halls, hearing a loud, muffled screaming coming from upstairs: Something about 'bills' and 'too much to charge'. He paid it no attention until he heard glass break and watched as Tsunade's desk tumbled down through the air.

He winced as he heard the crash come from the desk shattering on the ground. He chanced a glance over the railing, seeing Izumo standing below, rubbing his head painfully. Kotetsu appeared to be trying to comfort the man with words, but Sasuke didn't care. He shrugged it off and walked down the rest of the stairs, ignoring anything and everything around him.

He mulled over everything that Tsunade had told him, a little depressed now. He began to stride home.

The torture would begin tomorrow.

There's chapter two for you! Please review and let me know what you think! Thanks!