And I'm back! Yeah yeah, later than said but w.e. crappy weekend. Got sick to a point where leaving the couch wasn't an option. Really wasn't pretty.. anyways! Hope this is okay and what not.
I don't own any part of Naruto cuz honestly, it'd never be published on time…
"speaking"
Flashbacks! :)
'thought'
"through walls/objects"
"Kyuubi"
(btw, if you haven't noticed, all of this is copied so it may not apply… or it may)
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Recap!!! 'Damn it Kyubbi! I'm not gay and I wont go ride either of them! Now just leave.' "All in good time gaki, all in good time."
"Sasori-danna! Pleeeaaassee! Let's do IT"
'Fuck. Fuck. FUCK! I have to get out of here NOW! I refuse to stay while those two go at it again!'
"Oi, Fox boy, how about we show you around the base; specialized by us, your humble hosts." Said boy froze in mid-step as the seductive red head placed a smooth hand upon his shoulder. In one swift flick of the wrist Naruto was turned around facing smoldering amber eyes and a pleading cerulean eye.
'This is not innocent in anyway. One minute ago they wanted me to join in their "fun" and the next they are allowing me, a jinchuriki a tour around the base. This is a trap and there's no way in hell I'm gonna fall for it.'
"As what I can see Naru-chan, this is either Kami rewarding us with plan of our surroundings or one free sex ticket. It's a win win situation and it's not like you have a choice in the matter."
"Stop thinking, yeah! Just come with us, it won't be bad, un." And without any confirmation Sasori clutched on to one arm and Deidara the other and dragged the vessel out of the room with dirty intentions in mind.
~Meanwhile in Konoha!~
Pensively gazing out the window of the largest tower in town, a pig-tailed blonde seemed concerned deeply about the soon-to-come meeting. Furrowing her brows, the busty blonde walked over to her newly patched desk and gathered the many papers set down by her assistant. Many were just reports from the new genin this year on their D-ranked missions. Apparently none of the neophyte ninjas knew how to write their own debriefing and Shizune insisted they start now. It was meant to be thoughtful but the sake and crummy writing of these kids started getting to the busy woman's head causing extra stress that was released unfortunately on her desk.
"Tsunade-sama, the meeting is about to begin. We seem to be missing you and one another, but under the circumstances you can guess the other."
"Hai. You're dismissed Shizune. Thank you for the reminder. I should be down in a few minutes. Those old crones can wait longer, it's not like they don't have anyone else to bother."
"Shishou, you shouldn't talk about the elders that way," chastised the brunette.
"Don't you even dare try to defend them. You know just as well as me they strive to make my life difficult along with anyone else in their path."
"Gomen Lady Tsunade. Please be down shortly."
And with that ending note Shizune left the room to Tsunade's silence. Tsunade sighed from the many events unfolding before.
'What more do these old crones want? They already chased away my successor and now they propose that damn Uchiha to my line?
"Sakura, I wish you could please talk to me. I'm so confused. I don't know whether this is the right path. I know right now that you are completely lost, but please, be my mentor for once. Show up today. I pray to you Kami that my daughter will be okay," barely audible Tsunade whispered.
Ending her prayer, the confused blonde made her way down to the study where all elder meetings were called.
'Damn Elders. Why the hell are you two as lazy as to not walk up stairs to my office! I'd rather not be baked to death by the heat you too set for your rooms.'
And as predicted, while opening the door, the blonde crumpled her face in dissatisfaction as heat hit her face.
'Let the roast begin.'
"Ah. So you finally decided to show up. Where might your pinkette apprentice be, hmm? Your decisions on apprenticeship are weak just like your students. If the child cannot bear the loss of a fellow teammate and can't continue to follow up her duties then she should be forgotten and you should move on."
"As wise as your advice may be it will not be necessary. Do you honestly believe that if you lost the other at a young age you'd be perfectly fine?"
"Tsunade, your arguments are weak and futile; Not very befitting of the Hokage."
That final remark ended Tsunade's feigned face of kindness.
"Enough of your snood remarks towards me, my choices, or my apprentice. You called this meeting so stop wasting my time and continue to what you two thought up this time."
"Rude, Princess. Treat your elders with respect."
"UGH! GET ON WITH THIS DAMN MEETING! I DON'T HAVE THE PATIENCE TODAY!"
"Well fine. Shizune, make yourself useful and fetch Haruno-san. As for us, the discussion of Uchiha shadowing your work to take next in line has seemed popular among us. Danzou as agreed as well so there shouldn't be too much of a future conflict."
The moment of mentioning a different successor than Naruto or Kakashi, Shizune was relieved of her dismissal and quickly exited the intense battle between her master and the elders, who for some reason haven't died yet.
Stepping out into the bright sun, the obedient brunette swiftly pounced to the nearest roof top and made her way towards the dismal destination. Upon arrival, Shizune could already sense the feeling of emptiness in the apartment before her.
"Sakura, you are late to another meeting and Tsunade is really counting on you right now. You may not see it but, Sakura, but she needs you. A part of her is always staring out the window towards your complex. She prayed today for your guidance and health. You know as well as I that she has never been very faithful to a religion and she speaks only to Kami when she is disturbed deeply. I know you're hurt and I know that I've tried this before, but this is urgent. Your presence could affect to whether Sasuke is the next Hokage or the approval of a search team for him. So please, open up. Let me take you to the meeting and destroy all reasoning as to why a traitor should become leader of the village."
The first time since Naruto had left, the door slowly opened with dull, sullen eyes peering through the crack. Surprised of the open door, Shizune quickly examined the younger woman taking in her ghastly skin tone, ragged and outgrown hair, puffy eyes, and the loose clothes hanging of her petite body. Not only did she look unhealthy, but frail and thin enough to snap like a twig. Sakura was completely destroyed and no one knew the extent until now.
Raspy from crying and not talking in weeks, Sakura agreed upon going to the meeting. Shizune insisted on not bathing and carrying the tiny girl in fear of her passing out. In one full swoop Sakura was on her back and making her way to stop complete annihilation of the village.
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Yeah… so I know.. I kinda promised a week long wait and for some reason nature decided to slow that process by putting me in bed for a while… I've never been one to handle internal issues well. Hell, punch me and I'm fine, but colds and other issues just are not okay with me. I blame my weak immune system :( anyways… enough of the excuses.
So I know this is not what was expected but it was a good point to bring this into the plot. Obviously this is my longest chapter :( that's slightly depressing saying as I've written longer essays then these chapters.
Please Review!
Any ideas for future chapters are always accepted of course and will be acknowledged…. Like now :)
Thank you BrokenBloodDrops for the idea of going back to the village. :) it was a great point and you're right, it does make it seem more realistic. I'd say something like "Kudos" but that word seriously bothers me…. So… congrats?