Chapter 5: Back Home

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When they reached Sakura, all three of them had to cover their ears to the loud screams issuing from Kohana's mouth. Her legs were thrashing, and Kakashi rushed forward to stabilize her head.

Sakura barked, "Naruto, Sai, hold her legs!"

Naruto gasped at the level of injury. Sakura was profusely sweating, but was slowly extracting the blue poison from her major veins and arteries. After several hours, the screaming subdued to quick painful gasps. As Sakura withdrew her final needle, Kohana fell unconscious muttering the words that sounded like a thanks.

Sakura smiled softly, and wiped her forehead.

"Kakashi- sensei", Sakura stated, "She should be alright, though we will need to have her admitted to the hospital."

Kakashi smiled, "Arigatou Sakura. You did well."

Naruto grinned, "Just what I would expect from you Sakura chan!"

Sai smiled softly, before adding, "I am glad she is safe Kakashi- senpai."

Two weeks had passed and Kohana had still not woken up. Sakura had taken over her case. She was inspecting her vitals when Kohana began to fidget. It took several minutes for her to open them, and when she did, she closed them immediately, disliking the bright light. Sakura cursed herself for not dimming them and went to close the shutters.

After Kohana sensed it was a bit darker, she ventured to try again. She found herself staring at the pink haired girl. She just blinked and softly greeted her to which Sakura smiled back and launched into an explanation.

Kohana winced at the part about her torture and tightly shut her eyes to rid herself of the painful images. She was immensely grateful to the team that had saved her.

She winced at a sharp pain in her abdomen and glanced at Sakura.

"You've been poisoned. I admit I was very lucky to save you. Another few minutes, and I may not have been able to. This will take several weeks to recover; until then, you will be in our care", Sakura finished with a bright grin.

Kohana nodded, "Arigatou."

Just then, the door burst open and Kohana saw Naruto and Sai, each holding a bouquet of flowers and a fruit basket.

Naruto greeted exuberantly, "Ohayo Sakura chan!"

Sakura looked at the two visitors in surprise, "Naruto, Sai! What are you both doing here?"

Sai cleared his throat, holding up a book in his left hand. "I've read that when someone is hurt and hospitilizaed, it's kind to visit them with some fruits and flowers."

Kohana blushed, "Arigatou…Sai-san."

Naruto jumped in front of her, "Oshiete, Oshiete! What's your name?"

"Kohana."

"It's nice to meet you Kohana-chan! I'm Naruto Uzumaki and I am going to be Hokage!", Naruto replied proudly, referring to himself with his thumb.

Kohana stammered, "Ho-hokage?"

Sakura laughed, "Of course, Kohana chan. You're in Konoha!"

Kohana felt her mouth go dry. She stammered, "Konoha?"

"Hai, Kohana", a cheerful voice answered.

Kohana cricked her neck as she turned too fast towards the door. Her face paled as she recognized the unmistakable silver hair and mask of Kakashi Hatake.