Chapter Twenty-One: Bedside Vigils
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"Kakashi-sensei...is it true?" Ino sobbed.
He nodded, but added, "She's strong, Ino."
"Can I see her?" She asked.
"Tsunade said you can each have a few minutes." He replied. He didn't mention it was to say good-bye should anything happen.
"He...Hey Forehead Girl..." Ino whispered as she took Sakura's hand.
"You had better be alright...or else I might have to..." She wanted to say "take Sasuke." but given the circumstances.
Ino was only the first in a long line of visitors including Shikamaru, Neji, Hinata, TenTen, Ryuu, Tsurara, Hebi, and the Sand Trio--who had consequently been in Konoha to finalize some contracts.
By the time they were done, Sakura's room was filled with flowers, cards, even chocolate--which Tsunade had disapproved of, given that she couldn't eat anything solid anyway, but had allowed.
In fact, it seemed like Naruto and Sasuke were the only ones who hadn't come.
But Kakashi knew it was better that way.
This was a perfect oppurtunity, Kabuto thought.
With Sakura incapacitated indefinitely and Sasuke and Naruto warring, he could strike against Team Kakashi and cripple them permanantly.
He just needed to move quickly and carefully and it would be over very soon.
TBC