Itachi's POV

As I saw the memory play in front of me my hold on Sakura-chan tightened unconsciously. How could they hurt her? How is my blossom still so strong? How could she not tell me the extent of her bullying? Questions following these lines flew through my head.

I felt two hands on cheeks bringing me back to the present. I looked into the two pools of emerald green.

"Ita-kun, I'm okay now. You saved me from them," she reassured me and wrapped her small arms around my neck for a tight hug. I embraced her as if my life depended on it.

"Never again Blossom, they won't hurt you anymore." I whispered to her.

She slightly pulled away from me and said, "You can't always stop them Itachi-kun, but with you and my friends there I know I'm not alone."

I was amazed at my blossom all I could do was nod dumbly as she giggled at me. I was pulled out of my stupor when I suddenly heard a shout.

"THAT'S RIGHT SAKURA-CHAN! YOU'LL NEVER AS LONG AS WE'RE HERE!" Inuzuka-san proclaimed.

"Che. So troublesome Kiba." Nara-san said lazily.

Sakura-chan giggled at her friends as she turned around and faced them. I pulled her back into my chest and as she leaned back I rested my chin on her top of her head.

"Hokage-sama, Haruno-san sent us here, is there something wrong?" Hyuuga-san inquired.

"Ah. You're all here," Hokage-sama started, "I'm sure you are all aware of Sakura's situation?"

The boys nodded their head slowly.

"You boys are also the top three students of this generation from esteemed shinobi clans. The three of you and Sakura are going to be the youngest team of ninjas. Your captain and sensei will be Itachi Uchiha, ANBU Captain." Hokage-sama declared.

"Do we have to go to school still?" Inuzuka-san asked.

"That will be up to Itachi." Hokage-sama answered.

I smirked and replied, "Yes you will continue to attend school, but you will be evaluated harsher."

"AWW! SENSEI I'M ALREADY FALLING BEHIND!" Kiba exclaimed.

"Ita-kun is that really fair? To get graded twice as hard and train as a full time team?" Sakura-chan turned and asked me sweetly with her head slightly tilted.

Dammit she's right and she's using that voice. I glanced at Hokage-sama and he had a highly amused look about his face.

"Fine. You guys won't be graded harsher and you will have shorter school days." I said eyes glaring at Sakura-chan.

"THANK YOU SENSEI! THANK YOU SAKURA-CHAN!" Inuzuka-san shouted.

Hyuuga-san and Nara-san both looked relieved. Sakura-chan giggled and kissed my cheek, "Thank you Taichou-sensei," she teased.

"Hn. Let's go to the market and my house for a sleepover. As the first assignment of team…" I turned to Hogake-sama, "what is our team name?"

"Well you could call yourselves-" Hokage-sama started.

"TEAM CHIBI! Since we're still little" Sakura-chan exclaimed excitedly.

"Alright as a temporary team name it will be Team Chibi until further notice. Your parents already been notified of your first mission and you're all dismissed." Hokage finalized.

"Oi Ita-kun. We need to stop by the academy to get my backpack. I threw it in the tree so that the other kids won't get it." Sakura-chan said as we walked out of the Hokage's office.

"RACE YOU GUYS THERE!" Kiba-san shouted and raced off as Sakura-chan giggled and dashed after him.

"Che. So troublesome." Shikamaru-san sighed and ran after them. Then Neji-san, not wanting to be left alone ran after the three.

I shook my head and teleported to the school and waited for the arrival of Team Chibi. I shook my head and wondered how menacing our team name sounded.

Just then Kiba-san came into view slightly panting followed by Neji-san. Several minutes later Shikamaru-san came in strolling. I waited for Sakura-chan but she never came and I began to worry.

"Boys! Where is Sakura-chan?" I asked them coming out of the shadows startling the trio.

"Oi Sensei! Don't do that you scared me!" Kiba-san shouted as spotted me.

"Taichou-sensei! Shame on you! You couldn't even detect me and I beat you here!" Sakura tsked as she shook her head and swung her legs from the tree.

I was surprised and shocked. How had she gotten here before I did? Did she teleport? Did she climb that tree? I was amazed.

"Catch me Ita-kun!" Sakura-chan shouted bringing be out of my thoughts as she launched herself out the tree. She fell gracefully into my awaiting arms. My right arm under her knees and my left supporting her back as she looped her arms around my neck. "Off to the market!" she exclaimed between giggles.

"I wanna jump out a tree!" Kiba-san whined.

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