Chapter 15 Decision

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto because it's owned by Kishimoto-san.

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Italics are flashbacks

(Location: Uchiha household Uchiha clan district Konoha hidden leaf village fire country territory)

Hinata was taking a shower ready to start her day it will be another beautiful morning in the village. But she knew that today was an important day in the history of the hidden leaf village concerning in the topic of politics. It was the day of the alliance between the hidden cloud village Kumo and the hidden rain village of Ame both villages have made an equal agreement with the Hokage and the council to form an alliance against the hidden threat that it's been of Akatsuki. She knew the village will be prepared for the big day everyone will be ready to accept their guests and future allies, even the civilians. The ninja population were also prepared for the treaty while the ANBU units will be in deep vigilance looking for any threat that might cause danger in the event, treaties were the perfect opportunity for enemy ninja to try and assassinate anyone from the kages. It was her duty to be present for the ceremony even if she wasn't part of the Hyuga clan anymore, she will fulfill her responsibilities. Every one of her friends will be there too and she knew they won't hold a grudge on her for leaving the clan she already she could count on them Neji supported her, Sakura supported her too and of course Sasuke supported her decision.

She smiled as she started thinking about the Uchiha living with him in his home has become her new home, a place where she believes she rightfully belongs. She picked up the soap passing it around her naked body running her soapy hands all around her firm round breasts as she relaxed and love the warm shower, her thoughts were still on the raven haired ninja. She was so happy to be staying with him because of this experience she was able to see the real Sasuke, the Sasuke she thought never existed. He was polite, kind and he can be quite shy when he wants to she also felt like he truly enjoyed her company the last part made her blush. She started thinking about the times she has spent with him the times where she has never felt so happy before, not even being with her family matched the happiness she has felt. Before she knew it she was having other types of images regarding herself and the Uchiha, images that were considered intimate. She paused her showering blushing as those intimate images were running in her mind, even with the warm water falling from the shower head her body was feeling hot from the erotic images. She suddenly got the urge to relief herself through the act called masturbation but she showed restraints, although it wasn't her first time she has touched herself.

The Hyuga kunoichi has done it before and she did it thinking about the same person she was staying with, in his own home. She erased all those impure sexual thoughts aside and went back to her shower, she started washing her body from all the soap she had. Suddenly her pale eyes widened when she heard the door of the bathroom being open, she was shock someone was inside and she was naked. She quickly turned to look who was the person responsible, once she took a look she blushed like she has never blush before. There on the door stood Sasuke wearing a white muscle shirt and black boxers however there was something odd about him, he looked very sleepy he has obviously had woken up to start his day. She stood in pure shock her whole face was red even if he was sleepy and he hasn't noticed her yet it was still embarrassing, she hoped he didn't wake up to that he had company next to him wearing no single piece of clothing on her. He went to the toilet because he needed to pee he pulled down his boxers making Hinata blushed even more, unfortunately for her the Uchiha was having a serious case of morning wood showing her the limit length of his manhood. She was stun looking at it there was one thing she did took notice of his organ.

'Sasuke-kun…. is bigger than Naruto-kun….!'

Of course she knew all about it she has already seen the blonds' manhood dozens of times when she was together with him, so it was easy for her to tell who was bigger than whom and Sasuke has won the size contest. She never thought she would see something so big and impressive just looking at it made her feel very hot and wet between her legs, her pale eyes were only the pillar of flesh like she was hypnotized by it. The Uchiha was still peeing it seems he was holding it for a while since he was sleeping once he was done with doing his business he flushed the toilet and by doing so the water from the shower became hot. Hinata flinched feeling the hot water before her eyes went wide she was horrified Sasuke was staring at her still looking sleepy, he stood there still taking a couple of steps forward. By now the Hyuga kunoichi felt so scare and nervous she will be so embarrassed if he does sees her.

"The shower is on…."

She was still shocked he still hasn't noticed her he had no idea that she was in the shower and he was coming her way, she didn't know what to do. If she turned off the shower then he will immediately know that she's here, if she didn't it will be the same result there was no way to prevent this embarrassing moment from happening. Now was that good time for her to be her old self and faint right in the spot so she doesn't witness such thing she was still blushing as the Uchiha touched the metallic door of the shower, his onyx eyes have widened. Sasuke has finally awoken from his sleepy state only to be wishing he was still asleep in his bed at what he was seeing, just when he was about to turn off the shower he realized a little too late that there was someone inside. He was shocked witnessing a naked Hinata on the shower his hormones reacted as he took a long look at her from her head to toe seeing every single detail of the Hyuga beauty's body. Soon all the blood from his body went to his head from the embarrassment as well that this was the first time he has seen a naked woman up close and personal, he ignored that a certain part of his male anatomy reacted to the curvy voluptuous body. He gulped looking at her who by now her entire body was as red as a tomato, she looked like she was ready to over load.

"H….Hinata….?" he replied still shocked.

Finally the Hyuga kunoichi reacted and she did the most common thing any woman would do in this kind of situation" aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

(Scene change time skip)

Sasuke was seated on his knees on the table waiting for Hinata to bring breakfast, for a moment he thought he just had a terrible nightmare. He made a double check not terrible but quite pleasant and embarrassing he was a man after all he kind of like the peep show, but everything in between was embarrassing for him and the Hyuga beauty. He saw her naked as it wasn't enough that he has been in enough embarrassing situations before kissing Naruto, play the part of a stripper and now this. He tried to erase the thought but it was still there fresh in his mind he saw everything, every single detail of Hinata's naked body he had a small blush on his cheeks thinking about it. Her voluptuous body was still there along with her fine womanly curves, her sexy thighs, and her nice butt. His blushing was increasing as he remember the first thing he saw of the kunoichi her firm round E cup breasts, it was the first time he has looked at woman's breast or the first time he has looked breast that big before. He has never wonder what kind of women he likes in the body department the only thing he had in his mind was the naked Hinata, he thought her body was gorgeous. It was sexy and it gave him a reaction as he remember his manhood reacting ready to give salute to her hot body he was turned on by the body of a goddesses, whether he will masturbate later or not was completely up to him.

Hinata arrived to the table fully clothed and wearing her apron she was holding two dishes of fried fish with two rice balls. She brought the two dishes to the table but she didn't made eye contact with the Uchiha she was still blushing from the recent embarrassing moment, it was probably the most embarrassing moment in her entire life. Compare to all of the times she fainted when Naruto was around this was just silly, nothing compare to what she just experienced. Even if she was so embarrassed she felt a bit bothered and a little, it seems that the thrill that someone saw her naked turned her on a little. It was the fact that it was Sasuke who saw her, the reason why she was feeling a little hot she was embarrassed but she saw it as a turn on that the Uchiha saw her in all her naked glory. She started wondering if he like it staring at her naked body, was she pretty to him, was she worthy in his eyes to have his approval. She still avoided eye contact with him the same with Sasuke who hasn't said laid eyes on her since she arrived both were obviously blushing from the embarrassing moment, they didn't know what to say. She looked at him from the corner of her eye she felt terrible they shouldn't be acting like this they were good friends they have become quite close since she started staying at his house. Trying not to blush she looked at him taking a deep breath she said the only words she could say.

"I'm sorry…."

"Don't apologize it wasn't your fault…..it was mine I should have knocked on the door before entering. I guess I was too sleepy to do it…."

"But I should have locked the door before entering so it's my fault" she quickly replied she wasn't going to let him take the blame he didn't deserved it.

"No it was my fault" the Uchiha looked at her he knew he was to blame.

"It's my fault Sasuke-kun I should have known better and locked the door I'm not the only one living in the house."

"No I should have known better" he argued back feeling stubborn why was she trying to take the blame for him?

The Hyuga kunoichi gazed at her plate" looks like we're both to blame…."

"I guess…."

"I'm sorry…."

He gave a sigh" why are you apologizing?"

"Because I feel like I must…."

"Then don't I tell you not to apologize, I was the one who entered the bathroom without properly knocking, without your permission and I saw you on the shower…..without any clothing so I'm sorry" he tried not to blush.

She nodded while blushing" but you were sleepy you didn't know any better so you don't have to apologize either…."

"I feel like I must…."

"You're sounding just like me" this time she replied with a giggle.

"I'm serious Hinata I am sorry for both things, for entering when you were using the bathroom and because I saw you naked" his onyx eyes have always been on his plate not wanting to make eye contact with the Hyuga beauty.

"If that's how you feel then I also have to apologize not because you entered the bathroom while I was showering but….I saw you when you were using the toilet" her blush has come back increasing ten times fold remembering when she saw his erected member.

"What….?" his eyes were wide like dinner plates.

She was still not staring at him her face resembling a tomato" I saw you when you were using the toilet and…..I saw your penis…."

"Oh…" was the Uchiha's only reply as it hit him like getting hit by a ton of bricks' she obviously saw me entering the bathroom she actually saw it!'

"I guess this makes us even…..you really saw it?"

She nodded" I did and it's impressive it's bigger than Naruto-kun's" she felt like fainting she couldn't believe she just said that.

"Really…thanks looks like I beat the dobe on something after all…." Replied an equal embarrassed Sasuke although he felt flattered for having the compliment on his manhood.

"What about me you s….saw…..m….me naked….?" She stuttered and by now she was fidgeting.

"Huh….?"

"You know what do you…think of my body?" if Hinata could get any redder it would be impossible.

"Very impressive I reacted positively by the sight of it" he felt like face palming and hiding himself on a rock he couldn't believe he said that.

"But it was already hard when you entered" she replied softly.

"I got aroused when I saw you….."

"Eh….?"

"I…."

Both ninjas finally stood quiet without saying another word, and both were very red from the embarrassment. What it turned out to be the part where they apologized to the other for the embarrassing moment they have just turned it worst than ever, with what they recently just said. They didn't dared to looked at each other and make eye contact both were too embarrassed to do a thing about it, but they was a positive thing from this. They both knew they liked what they saw, Hinata likes his manhood and Sasuke likes her body they were both flattered by the compliment. However they were thinking if those were the kind of things to say to people who are just good friends, or something more than just friends. They stood there for a couple of minutes thinking what they said repeating it in their heads, it wasn't before Sasuke picked up one of the rice balls.

"Let's eat before the food gets cold."

"Yes…."

They started eating trying to forget what just happened and hope they never had to talk about it ever again Hinata took a glance at him hoping that this little experience doesn't change their friendship. But there something else bothering her once they left the household.

"Sasuke-kun….?"

"Let's keep this between us…..it will be our secret."

She nodded as she resumed her eating she felt relief this was never going to mention to anyone at all, because it's too embarrassing to say.

(Scene change)

(Location: reception desk first floor Konoha hospital)

Sakura was putting some medical files in alphabetical order the other nurses were busy with other jobs so she decided to do it herself, she smiled to herself. Everything was back to normal and she couldn't be any happier about it Kakashi has decided to give her job back and end her house arrest once she was feeling better, getting rid of her addiction of alcohol. She no longer needed to rely on such beverage not that her life was back together the right way she was together with Naruto her heart was finally free, free from all the pain and suffering she went through. Everything she did for the blond jinchurikki was all worth it and she doesn't regret any of her past choices sometimes one must feel pain and fulfill sacrifices in order to have what you're heart desires the most, she has learned that the hard way. She was once again back in her original position as the head of the medical department, although that's not the position the mask Hokage offered her after lifting her house arrest. She was supposed to be just a regular medic nin part of the hospital staff but that's not how it turned out, she smiled remembering what happened to have her old job back she would never forget the staff.

Sakura was standing in the meeting hall of the hospital, it was the place where the medical staff will assemble to discuss any important things regarding the staff, patients among other cases today she was here for her public apology to the entire staff. Every single medic nin, nurse was present in the meeting Shizune was also present standing next to her to support her in her time of need as a fellow medic nin and apprentice to her deceased master. Kakashi as the Hokage it was his duty to be present in the meeting to witness his student's public apology for what happened the day she got drunk and caused the patients to go on a wild riot. It was the reason why he put her under house arrest in the first place but he was happy that she was back to normal ending her drinking ways because she has finally the problem with her feelings for Naruto. He was happy to see his student back to her normal self again now she can take back her job, her position however that was up to the medical staff to decide.

The pink haired woman faced the group ready for her speech" everyone who is present here first of all the Hokage has given me the privilege to continue working here in the hospital. I am happy because of this however I am disappointed with myself greatly because of some problems I was facing, rather personal problems. I wasn't being myself I started becoming addicted to alcohol I started drinking a lot which it's wrong especially during working hours, I did wrong on that and also on my lack of respect and morality. I'm disappointed because I behaved wrongly I showed the incorrect behavior for someone with my status as head of the medical staff, I was basically the one running the hospital."

Everyone stood listening to her speech which it was heartwarming it has already taken effect on a lot of the people present in the room. The medical staff we're teary eyed especially the nurses while Shizune was smiling and Kakashi was approving of her speech, he knew she was being honest from the heart.

Sakura's jade eyes were now teary "I feel like I have disrespected all of you and myself with my past behavior, I dropped all my professionalism and acted in a very indecent manner I really did deserved to be suspended and if by some miracle I wouldn't then I would have resign from my position I rather quit than live with myself to how I acted on that day. It's impossible for me to continue being your boss with how I acted, it was wrong, it was careless, it was indecent and it was unforgivable. That's why I'm here today to tell you all….I'm sorry I'm really sorry for what happened, my actions caused all of you to freaked out handing things with the patients that went crazy after my horrible and impudent comment."

"The worst thing is while I turned all of you down as well as myself, Shizune and my Hokage is that by doing this I feel like I have desecrated the memory of Tsunade-sama. She was the one that trained me to become the good medic I am today, with how I acted on that day it's like I basically spited on her face. She really taught me everything she knew and one of the first lessons she taught me is that in the hospital you always have to make sure that the patient feels safe and secure, to make him give his faith and trust in one's care to make him feel happy that his life is on one's hand. But what I did was completely the opposite and as of now I have failed, as Tsunade-sama's apprentice and as the head medical staff I have failed…."

By now tears were falling freely from her jade eyes and she wasn't the only one, it seems everyone was touched by her speech. Shizune was in tears along with the nurses and some of the medic nin of the staff, Kakashi was the only who tear free he was still smiling at his student, feeling very proud of her how she was taking full responsibility for the consequences of her actions.

"I'm sorry everyone I know I don't deserve to be forgiven but if you're all willing to accept me back then I'll be fine with it but I don't deserve it. If you don't want to then I completely understand my behavior let everyone down and it went against my morals as a medic nin, I'm really upset with myself. It was Tsunade-sama who taught me to love the job of being a medic nin, she showed me the passion and the joy of being one. I became very proud of the job but now I don't know if I can feel proud after what I did, so it's all right if you don't want me back I won't be angry with any of you….at least know that I am sorry."

Kakashi finally had enough getting next to her" I think everyone has understood your speech Sakura, everyone in the medic staff I will leave the decision to establish her back in the hospital ranks or not. Her fate is in your hands now…."

Sakura looked at everyone from the medical staff the nurses in tears and the group of medic nins smiling at her, Shizune was standing on the sides smiling too it's like she already knew their answer. It wouldn't surprise her, the workers from the hospital have come to care for their boss for a long time they have grown a big confidence and faith in her. She was someone that they could rely on her she was a friend, a medic nin, someone who will always support others. In their eyes they have gained a lot of respect for the pink haired kunoichi she was Tsunade's student and her successor destine to surpass her, she will become an even bigger legend than the slug sanin. The pink haired woman stood still waiting for their answer she was expecting the obvious answer which is no after what she did, it was a disgrace to her position and to everyone who works in the hospital.

"Everyone what will be your decision on Sakura-san?" Shizune repeated.

One of the medic nins spoke" I believe I speak for everyone here when I say that we want Haruno-san back in the hospital with us."

"What….?" Sakura was shocked she thought she heard wrong.

"We want you back with us the hospital isn't the same without you" another medic nin replied.

"But I…."

"We want you back as the head of the staff Haruno-san we have missed you" a nurse said.

"We know you have been problems you have always been a responsible and very dedicated medic like Tsunade-sama" another nurse replied.

"I….I don't understand why do you all want me back?" she was still shocked as the tears were still falling.

"I think they have already explained themselves Sakura-san" Shizune said smiling at her.

"We want you back as our boss Haruno-san" a medic nin said.

"We will be honored if you return to us Haruno-san we know you didn't mean for your behavior to happened, we understand your actions" another medic nin said.

Sakura finally broke down sobbing while Shizune gave her a small hug trying to conform her although she wasn't sad but she was beyond happy" I…..I really don't know what to say you guys…."

Kakashi smiled behind his mask as he went next to his student" if that's what you all have decided then I won't argue with the decision, Sakura I will give you once again the position of head medic of Konoha's hospital medical staff."

The pink haired woman was still in tears" I really don't know why after what I did you all want me back, I don't deserve this second chance…."

"There's no need to feel guilty Sakura they have made their decision it's clearly that they want you back with or without your past mistake, and besides everyone deserves a second chance" replied the mask Hokage.

"You have always done a good job with running things in the hospital we wouldn't want it any other way" replied a medic nin.

She dried her tears smiling at all of them feeling great joy" everyone….thank you."

"Now if we can send for help to fix that blasted coffee machine" said one of the nurses causing everyone to laugh out loud.

Sakura laughed with the group" I promise that will be my first order returning as the head of the medic staff I will make sure they fix that machine, I mean it should taste like coffee not crappy mud."

Everyone laughed again while Shizune and Kakashi were smiling at the young woman happy that she has gotten her job back as well as having the man she has loved for a long time. Sakura was smiling at everyone as the medical group was all cheering for her happy to have her back with them this time she was going to make sure to do things right. No more drinking or anything that might risk her job she has learned a good lesson today. She thought to herself that Tsunade was probably smiling at her from heaven feeling proud of her apprentice, now she secretly vowed to do even better in her work than ever before.

She smiled at the thought everyone has accepted her back to her rightful position and they have forgiven her for her mistake, although she still believed she was forgiven too quickly. She never thought it will be so easy for them to want her back working with them it looked like a dream, in the end everything went well her life was back to normal and it was going in the right path. She finished with the medical files and took some that she needed to read before leaving the reception desk walking on the halls she met up with one of the nurses, she smiled because she was one of her friends.

"Ikari are you available or do you have something else to do?"

The long haired nurse smiled at her boss" yes Haruno-san I just finished attending one of the patients."

"Good because I need someone in the reception desk I have to go tell everyone to prepare one of our protocols, today is the day of the alliance with cloud and rain."

"Yes right away Haruno-san" she turned to leave.

The pink haired medic nodded resuming her walk on the halls she knew how important it was to prepare the hospital in these kinds of events the chances were high that they could get attack in these situations concerning politics with other hidden villages. Especially with the hidden cloud village knowing how much controversy there has been between Konoha Kumo in the past years, hopefully today will mark a new start for both villages. Another thing that had her concerned is that the Raikage was probably not happy with what happened three years where his brother the eight tails jinchurikki was attacked by her friend Sasuke. Back then the Uchiha joined forces with Akatsuki in an attempt to fulfill his revenge against Konoha she hoped that the Kumo kage wasn't still holding a grudge against him otherwise it will be bad news for the leaf village and the alliance. Perhaps he wasn't going to risk the treaty but she wasn't sure herself, she took turn in the hall meeting a couple of nurses ready to give orders. She finally forgot about the thing that was making her worry.

(Scene change)

(Location: meeting room fire tower)

Kakashi was standing in the large office accompanied by a group of jounin and chunins. He has called everyone about the meeting today with Kumo and Ame to discuss about the treaty that will lead to an alliance with the two hidden villages. Among the ninjas present were Naruto, Sasuke with members of the rookie nine, some members of the council like Shikaku, Inoichi and Chouza. Anko with some members of the interrogation division like Ibiki among the chunins are Izumo, Kotetsu, Iruka, Konohamaru, Udon, and Moegi. They knew the reason why their Hokage have summoned all of them here they knew how important today is which was also an important day in the history of Konoha. They were going to have an alliance with two rival villages which one would recall the move to be a bit risky.

Hidden rain was the village that had as leader the former second in command of Akatsuki and responsible for the destruction of Konoha Pain, after he died bringing everyone he killed during his assault on the leaf village back to life his partner Konan left the criminal organization ad took her place as the kage of rain. After Pain's attack on Konoha it was very difficult for anyone on the village to trust the hidden rain village especially when the leader was a former Akatsuki, however Naruto trusted Konan and the villagers trusted their hero so a lot of them has agree with the idea of having Ame as their allies. Kakashi has taken the initiative to make the treaty with the rain village something the blue haired kunoichi didn't thought twice, she has promised Naruto she will help him in anything because she believes in the blond just like Nagato did.

The second village was Kumo the hidden cloud village, another village which had past tension with the leaf before. Both villages didn't seen each other in friendly terms all because of a incident that left both of them to mistrust each other, it was the abduction of Hinata by Kumo ninjas. Cloud seemed to be interested in having the secrets of the Hyuga's dojutsu the byakugan to strengthen their forces of course they completely denied the allegations that they were responsible for the Hyuga heiress's kidnapping. Such act only had the solution of war but Konoha prevented war by accepting Kumo's allegations for the death of their ninjas, which was to send them the murderer who was Hinata's father Hiashi the one who saved her from the cloud jounin that captured her. In the end the Hyuga clan used his twin Brother Hizashi Neji's father to take his place because of his full resemblance to Hiashi, Kumo never knew the difference with both Hyugas and they eventually bought it. It was because of that incident that Neji's hatred for the main branch started, until years later he found out the truth of his father's sacrifice as voluntary and not ordered by his uncle.

The mask Hokage face the large group of ninjas" you all know why I have called you, today is the day of the treaty between the hidden villages of rain and cloud. All ninjas within jounin and chunin ranks are to be on standby during the entire day. ANBU have already been put on high guard from the perimeter of the village to every single location inside the village grounds, everyone and everything must be ready before the arrival of the Raikage and the Amekage."

Sakura step forward" I have already ordered the hospital to be on standby protocol just in case."

He nodded as Izumo step forward too" we have received reports that the Kazekage has arrived at the village."

A smile was formed behind his mask' Gaara is early he doesn't waste time….'

"One more thing before you all go I just received reports from our scouts that they have spotted the Raikage with two of his ninjas accompany him follow by the Amekage with two of her ninjas, both will be reaching the village gates within the hour that will be all."

Everyone nodded as they started leaving the room Shikamaru got closer to him" what is it?"

"It's about that matter Hokage-sama" replied the Nara.

He nodded looking at the members of team seven" Sasuke I need to speak with you…."

The Uchiha nodded staying on his spot while Naruto and Sakura were puzzle by the situation, they didn't know what was going on. As everyone else left the room Hinata was about to go but she stood in her place watching the group that stayed behind she has a bad feeling about this, but she knew it must be about Sasuke. She knew she shouldn't stay it wasn't her business to listen to a private conversation she didn't wanted to be rude even if wasn't part of the Hyuga clan she was still obedient. Her pale eyes were on the Uchiha before she quietly left maybe she will talk about it with him later.

"What's going on Kakashi sensei?" Naruto asked.

"This only includes Sasuke you and Sakura may leave."

"What?" the blond said.

"Kakashi sensei….?" Sakura started.

"My business is with Sasuke alone you two return to your original poses" replied the mask Hokage.

"Come on you two don't make things more troublesome than they already are" Shikamaru said.

"You have something to do with this Shikamaru what did you do?" Naruto's eyes were on the Nara and he was being serious.

"It's nothing serious so stop eyeing me like a hungry animal."

"We're members of team seven and we want to stay by Sasuke-kun's side whatever the situation is" Sakura said taking her boyfriend's side.

Kakashi sighed" even if I ordered you to go you will not do as I say you should learn to follow your Hokage's orders."

"We just want to know what you are going to discuss with Sasuke" replied the whiskered blond.

Shikamaru sighed at the two jounins" troublesome…."

"It's all right" Sasuke finally replied" I have an idea what are you going to discuss with me."

"Then this will be faster to explain" Kakashi said.

"What do you mean?" asked Sakura.

"What I need to discuss with Sasuke it's important actually it was Shikamaru who convinced me about it."

Naruto and Sakura were staring at the Nara suspiciously while Sasuke just raised an eyebrow at him. He sighed he wasn't surprised to have this kind of reaction from the members of team seven, he knew how much Naruto and Sakura can be very protective over their teammate. That's why he believed they were both troublesome.

"It's nothing bad so please stop staring at me like you want to eat me alive."

"I don't know….." Naruto said still looking at him suspiciously.

"That's enough Naruto-kun let's listen to what Kakashi sensei has to say."

"What I want to ask Sasuke concerns the Raikage…."

"The Raikage?" replied Sakura.

"I knew it" Sasuke said he was right all along.

"What do you mean why would you talk to Sasuke about the Raikage?" Naruto asked.

"Because his presence could affect the treaty ceremony" stated the mask Hokage.

"What….?" replied the jinchurikki.

"Why would Sasuke-kun affect the treaty?" asked the pink haired medic.

"It's because of the Raikage you guys know about what happened with his brother?" asked Shikamaru.

The two ninjas stood quiet they finally understood what was going on, it was no wonder why their teammate might affect the treaty with Kumo. They know about Sasuke attempting to capture Killer Bee the eight tails jinchurikki back when he was a member of Akatsuki, things could get complicated, although he got away preventing the organization from the taking his Bijuu the Raikage didn't took the act kindly. He sent a message to Konoha to make them act and hunt the Uchiha traitor but it took some convincing from Kakashi to change his mind, he was upset but he was relief that his brother was safe and sound. The mask Hokage assured the kage from Kumo that Sasuke was going to go undergo heave surveillance and serve time in ANBU prison, after three years the Uchiha has behaved and he was finally free of charge.

"So you think that the Raikage might still hold a grudge on me for trying to capture his brother?" asked the Uchiha.

Shikamaru nodded" that's what I believe and quite frankly I can't blame him, not just you tried to capture his only family but you also risked a war between Kumo and Konoha."

"Shikamaru stop it already that was in the past" Naruto said not feeling happy with his comment.

"Thanks that makes me feel so much better" replied a sarcastic Sasuke.

"Look don't take it personal I don't hold a grudge on you I trust you like Naruto but in the Raikgae's eyes that's a different story."

"Which leads me to what I want to discuss with you Sasuke" Kakashi said.

"I know what you want you want me to stay away from the Raikage's presence?"

"I want you not to be present in the treaty ceremony I believe Shikamaru is right. The Raikage is proud and values strength more than anyone, if he sees you I don't want to know how he will react."

"Fine I won't be there…."

"Is this really necessary?" asked Sakura.

"I'm afraid so that way the treaty will go as on schedule. You must understand what it's going to happen today has a lot of significance in the history of Konoha not to mention some past Hokage like the third thought it was impossible to have an alliance with Kumo, everything must go according to plan I'm sorry Sasuke."

"It's all right I don't blame you for taking that choice…."

"I don't like it" Naruto replied unhappy" Sasuke is no longer a missing nin what's the big deal why do some people have to see him like he was a dangerous criminal?"

"If that's all you wanted to say then I'm leaving" Sasuke turned leaving the room closing the door behind him.

Kakashi sighed looking at the blond" you must understand Naruto although Sasuke has changed and he no longer walks the dark path that Madara made him walked, there will always be other people who beg to differ. Others with different opinions that they still see him as a criminal, a traitor while others hold onto the logic that once a traitor always a traitor not everyone will think like you…."

"I still don't like it I feel like you're trying to push him away by making him not come at the ceremony."

"Naruto that's enough Kakashi sensei has made up his mind so stop it already" Sakura scolded her boyfriend but deep inside she felt the same way as the blond jounin.

"The main reason I'm doing this is for Sasuke's safety, I don't want the treaty turning into an argument that might lead into a fight. In these times I must be very cautious and hope that everything goes well."

"We understand Kakashi sensei" Sakura replied looking at Naruto who was still quiet she elbowed him on the sides" right?"

"Right!" he quickly replied not wanting to make the rosette angry.

"That's more like it" she giggled in response.

"Well I should be leaving too the faster this treaty goes the better" Shikamaru said while giving a yawn.

"And why is that perhaps you want Gaara to leave the village already?" asked Kakashi giving a small smirk behind his mask.

"Nah that's not it…."

"Why is that?" Naruto replied.

Sakura gave a grin following her teacher's lead" oh I see you obviously haven't told Gaara-san that you're dating Temari….again."

The lazy jounin gave a frown" no that's not it…."

"Oh so that's it!" Naruto finally understood" you're afraid that if Gaara finds out that you're dating his sister he will use his dessert coffin on you, you should be very afraid."

Shikamaru sighed because they have figured out his fear of not telling the Kazekage" troublesome…."

"You hit the nail on the head Naruto" Kakashi said.

"Do I get a prize?" he turned to his pink haired angel" how about a kiss Sakura-chan?"

The pink haired woman felt like teasing him" how about a headlock hell yeah?"

She put the whiskered blond on a headlock while smirking at him.

"Sakura-chan stop it this is not fun!"

'They will never change' thought Kakashi.

"I'm leaving" Shikamaru opened the door leaving the room.

He suddenly saw someone leaving the hallway of the fire tower he was able to recognized the person, however he didn't said a word and left taking the opposite direction.

'What is he thinking….?'

Sasuke walked the hall way in deep thought he overheard everything Kakashi said regarding him, and he was right. He probably changed some of his friends that he was in the right path away from the darkness, away from revenge but he won't change everyone's opinion of him. He was a friend to some while he was a traitor to a lot of the villagers he could see it whenever he looked at anyone, their eyes said everything. There will be little who will care for him and there will a majority that will hate him it was natural after everything he has done, the thought angered him. On the way out of the tower he met up with Hinata the Hyuga kunoichi has been waiting for him which made him happy at her kind act to wait for him. He didn't said a word and they both left although she was worried about him she wanted to know what did he talked with Kakashi, maybe she will asked him later when the time is right. She really wanted to help him as much as she could it was natural as his friend there was nothing wrong about it.

(Scene change time skip)

(Location: Konoha main village gates)

As they were reaching the main gates of hidden leaf village of Konoha six figures were approaching the two large double doors. One of them was a tall man with a bear, dark skin, wearing a kage robe, a gold belt that resemblance a championship belt, long dark cargo pants with black boots finally he had a kage hat on his back with the kanji letter of lighting. Next to him were two ninjas wearing headbands of the hidden cloud village Kumo, one of them had dark skin with silver hair a part of his hair was covering his right eye, dark eyes and wearing the usual jounin uniform of the cloud ninjas. The second cloud ninja wear the same uniform with short blond hair, dark eyes and white skin. The Raikage looked at the village ahead he headed to Konoha with his two bodyguards looking forward to the treaty after so much debate with the Hokage, he knew very well the history between both villages it wasn't pretty. There was tension and mistrust among them but it was technically brought by his village he admitted his past mistakes in ordering the capture of a Hyuga to learn the secrets of the byakugan, among other mistakes in search for Kumo to have power. Perhaps with this treaty both villages can finally put their difference aside although he still didn't like it, or trust Konoha for the matter.

The other figure who was being accompanied by two bodyguards which they were from the hidden rain village Ame was obviously Konan. The former Akatsuki was wearing her kage hat on her back like the Raikage and her kage robe she was representing her village after all. The ninjas accompanying her as her bodyguards were obviously wearing their hidden rain headbands along with the uniform which was a black yukata with dark sandals. One of them was a man with brown hair and dark eyes looking in his middle twenties the other was a woman in her early twenties with dark long hair and dark blue eyes. Unlike the Raikage Konan was very confident about the treaty with the leaf village she did promised Naruto that Ame will help him for her strong belief in the blond jinchurikki, because of Nagato's strong belief in him before dying. There weren't any doubts in her mind about her decision she does expect that there will some people in Konoha who will look at her in fear and mistrust for being the partner of the Akatsuki member who destroyed their village three years ago. She will make the difference helping Konoha and she will help Naruto fulfill Nagato's wish of true peace.

As they arrived at the village gates neither of the two kages looked at each other for various reasons. The Raikage didn't trusted Konan one bit because of her being a former Akatsuki and he also dislike her because the criminal organization was responsible for trying to capture his brother. Konan knew the kage from Kumo didn't trusted or like her for the matter so it was wise not to look at him or talk to him, she can probably get in trouble. Of course she did ignored the few glares he has given her while they were traveling to Konoha she didn't wanted to get into his bad side especially when they were going to become allies with the hidden leaf village, they might reach an agreement with the Hokage when they arrive at the place for the treaty. When they entered the village they were met by Izumo and Kotetsu the ninjas who are assigned to the checking station of the main gate, they nodded seeing the guests for today's ceremony.

"Welcome to Konoha" Izumo said.

They nodded as an Anbu with an eagle mask appeared next to the two leaf chunins.

"Inform Hokage-sama that the kages have arrived" Kotetsu said.

The ANBU nodded as he vanished using flicker technique.

"Let's get this over with" replied the Raikage.

"Raikage-sama let's be patient this treaty doesn't suppose to be done quickly" Darui said the dark haired Kumo jounin said.

"We should stay on schedule" Shi the Kumo jounin with the short blond hair said.

"We are on time" replied the cloud kage.

One of the rain jounins accompanying Konan the kunoichi got closer to her leader" he sure sounds rude…."

"Let's stay out of it Kachi there is no need to meddle with other people's conversations" replied Konan.

Shi heard their little talk but decided not to say a word to the Raikage it was best to avoid trouble they were about to become future allies, he knew his leader would not be happy if he finds out that someone called him rude. Temari arrived at the station getting next to Izumo and Kotetsu looking at the group she was wearing her usual jounin attire as well as her fan.

"Welcome to Konoha I am a representative of Suna, the Hokage and Kazekage are awaiting your arrival at the fire tower I will be your escort there."

They nodded following the sand kunoichi into the village as they walked the large village they already made an impression on the people. Some of the villagers were shocked while others gasped when they saw them passing by of course they recognized the man with his kage hat on his back reading lighting. They were nervous as they looked at the Raikage most of the villagers knew the bad history Kumo had with Konoha meaning the attempt on the capture of the heiress of the Hyuga clan, they knew cloud wasn't friendly. The Raikage just ignored them while Shi and Darui looked forward doing their job of guarding their leader, the cloud kage knew they will act hostile or scared at him he stood quiet resuming his walking hopefully once his village becomes allies with Konoha might change, little by little. The villagers eventually knew of an alliance with Kumo and some took it lightly while others took it as a sign of bad news, and he wasn't the only one who they were keeping their distance their eyes were also on the female kage who was walking with them.

Konan kept her gaze forward not wanting to make eye contact with any of the villagers she understood perfectly that they didn't trust her, or even hated her. She couldn't blame them if they did she was with Akatsuki and she was here present when Pain attacked their village, she remember the few Konoha ninjas she killed when looking for Naruto. She has killed those ninjas in cold blood without showing any mercy, those same ninjas they probably had families and now they were probably looking at her as she passed by. They were glaring at her with so much hatred or maybe they didn't know it was her who took away their father's from them, whatever it was she could feel their hatred and pain. She has felt pain before losing her home, her family her beloved friends to the war against Hanzo. She missed Nagato and Yahiko dearly as well as her teacher Jiraiya there were times she has wished that things will go back to the way they once were. Her with her friends and teacher together no worries, no war, no pain but she knew it was all wishful thinking from her part. She took a look at her bodyguards Kachi and Isa both Ame jounins were neutral because of the looks some of the villagers were giving them, it was understandable.

Temari took a glance at the two kages with their bodyguards, the Raikage was neutral by his expression but Konan looked normal. Making this alliance was going to be tricky without creating any tension when they arrived at the fire tower even if they had already discussed beforehand that they agreed with the treaty. In addition with the villagers that weren't sure or afraid of having alliance with two villages that were formerly against them, at this time she was asking herself if the Hokage was doing the right thing. She knows her brother the Kazekage will support the Hokage no matter what as his strong belief in the leaf village and his friend Naruto, the alliance was inevitable. She kept her positive attitude and try to ignore the bad feeling she had will this treaty make a difference between the three villages and will it help against the never ending battle against Akatsuki, it was a question she was expecting to have an answer.

'I hope everything goes well…..I hope they know what they are doing….'

(Scene change time skip)

(Location: council chamber fire tower Konoha hidden leaf village fire country territory)

The whole chamber was crowded with the audience that Kakashi has allowed to witness the treaty ceremony they were seated on the seats on the back of the chamber. Those who he invited were the members of the rookie nine except Sasuke along with others like Iruka, Anko, Gai, Ibiki, Kurenai who left her son being taken care by a baby sitter. The rest were members of the Konoha council except the elders it was important for them to be here and be part of this political event where they will have more allies to strengthen their power and hope to stand a chance against the silent menace of Akatsuki. Seated on a separate rectangular table was the Raikage Shi and Darui were standing next to him, Konan was seated on the right side while Isa and Kachi were next to standing like the Raikage's bodyguards. Kakashi as the Hokage was seated in the center while the round table of the council members surrounded him there was also an extra table next to the mask Hokage which belonged to his ally village to Konoha. Gaara was seated on the table next to the Hokage wearing his kage uniform while his hat was on the table just like Kakashi's. Next to the kage of the hidden sand village was Kankuoruo wearing his usual black robes and purple make up and there was someone else next to him taking the place of the second bodyguard.

The second Suna bodyguard who was next to Kankuro and Gaara was a girl who seems to be in her late teens with shoulder length brown hair and dark eyes her Suna headband was on her forehead she was wearing a similar outfit to Kankuoruo. It was colored black but the upper section was an open top with fish net designs on the neck part and her arms as sleeves, a dark brown skirt with fish net socks and black sandals. She was also wearing similar make up to the puppeteer but it was colored red and the makeup was only painted on her cheeks. Kakuoruo was the only one wearing his puppet in bandages on his back while the sand kunoichi wasn't wearing anything like it because she looked like she was also a puppeteer. She kept her eyes on everyone on the room but most importantly she kept her eyes on her leader protecting him was her job.

Gaara was now taller and nineteen the young Kazekage has gained a lot of wisdom during the years he was well known with the system of politics as well economy, in the eyes of his people he has become a fine Kazekage the people of Suna was proud of him. He has gained a lot of respect among the villagers and his own ninja proud to be serving under him if it comes down it they will gladly lay their lives on the line for the young red head. Serving as the kage of a hidden village means he will always be busy and it was almost impossible to have some free time, ruling over a village was hard work. But he has taken time to come to Konoha for this important event in order to have two villages as their allies along with the leaf he didn't had a problem with having rain and cloud as allies. He agreed with the same ideals as Kakashi and he believe it was the right thing to do in order to strengthen their forces against any threat, in this case Akatsuki. After having a friendship with the person who changed him for the better Naruto he has come to gained a lot of faith in Konoha, he strongly believe that there can be equality between the hidden villages. With Kakashi as Hokage and Naruto who still had his dream of becoming Hokage he knew he could achieve what he's striving for no matter how long it might take.

Some of the members of the council were looking forward to this treaty others weren't too pleased Hyuga Hiashi was a main example of this. The head of the Hyuga clan's main branch was keeping a serious face without being too menacing remembering the reason for the treaty but he wasn't a bit happy that this was happening. He had some anger for Kumo it wasn't just because they attempted to kidnap his daughter it was because of Kumo that his brother Hizashi was offered as a sacrifice in order to prevent a war between Konoha and Kumo from happening. The older Hyuga hold his anger the thought that his brother was used as a bargaining chip because of the hidden cloud village even if it was a necessary sacrifice to prevent war, but there was one thing that he hated about himself. He blamed the whole incident and the death of Hizashi to Hinata he blamed her for being weak and getting herself captured in the first place how he could think like that. She was only six she could still defend herself but she wasn't strong enough there was a time where he felt like he hated himself for putting the blame on his daughter when it was never her fault to begin with. That only contributed for her to leave the clan along with the times he was belittle to her the only thing he did was keep his pride from his mistake.

Kakashi got up from his seat facing everyone present in the room the council members were ready to begin the ceremony as well as the kages. The audience was ready too the only one missing was Sasuke as heir of the Uchiha clan he should be present in the ceremony but it was impossible with the Raikage's presence. He knew Shikamaru was right the Kumo kage will not be happy to see him in the same room he might think to have some pay back for trying to capture his brother. The point of the treaty is to unite all villages and get along he didn't wanted to jeopardize what he tried so hard to accomplish, convincing the Raikage to be part of the alliance was no walk in the park. He felt bad for his student he wanted him to be here but this was the right thing to do, he knew Sasuke would understand his decision there were no hard feelings nothing personal. But as a member of team seven and his student he had the right to be here like everyone else as the audience. If this turns out well then the village will strengthen their forces by a large number, they needed to prepare against the incoming storm.

"All right everyone is present I and the leaf council welcome the fourth Raikage and third Ame kage to Konoha, before we begin do any of you have any objections?"

"There is none" Konan said.

"None whatsoever" the Raikage replied.

The mask Hokage nodded looking at Gaara" Kazekage any objections?"

"None" was the only reply from the red head.

"Then we can finally begin the treaty" he picked a long scroll from his seat" I will start reading the conditions of this alliance so that all of you agree or disagree."

"With this document the hidden leaf village of Konoha welcomes and admits the villages of Kumo hidden cloud and Ame hidden rain to be part of our allies along with the hidden sand village of Suna. The purpose of this alliance is for all villages to act as one when it comes to politically, military and economic matters. Do any of you have any objections so far?"

"None I agree with the terms" Konan said.

"There is none" Rakage replied.

"None" replied Gaara.

Kakashi nodded as he resumed reading the document of the treaty" each village will support each other in the three terms previously mentioned, the villages will aid each other during any circumstances such as search assist, back up support and times of an invasion. Also stated in the document the feudal lords of each of the three lands will work together or negotiate in any political or economic matter…."

"There is nothing to worry about the feudal lords already had a meeting a couple of days ago and they have agreed on the future alliance of our villages" Konan said.

"Very well then all we need to do is to ask the council members before going with signing the treaty document. Do any of you have any objections to the terms discuss in this treaty?"

"None" Shikaku said.

"I agree with the terms" Inoichi said.

"I don't have any objections with the treaty" Chouza said.

"Same here" Tsume replied.

"Agree with the terms" Hiashi said although his pale eyes were fixed on the Raikage for a brief moment.

"No objections" Shibi said.

"Then all we need to now is to for the kages to sign the document and make the alliance official" replied Kakashi.

He put the document on Gaara's table also giving him a brush with ink. The Kazekage signed his name on the blank where his name supposed to go. He followed by giving the document to Konan she signed her name on her space where it was mentioning the kage of Ame, finally Kakashi took the document to the Raikage who was looking inpatient. The Kumo kage signed his name on his rightful place where it was mentioning him without hesitating although it was difficult to have Konoha as an ally. The audience watched as history in the making was taking place two controversial villages have finally become allies of the hidden leaf with the purpose to stop Akatsuki and bring peace to the five elemental countries. Naruto watched happily the ceremony but he wasn't so happy if Sasuke wasn't he didn't like that they were leaving him behind, as the heir and last of the Uchiha he had a right to be present here. Nevertheless he followed Kakashi's orders he took a glance at his girlfriend he had a feeling that Sakura was feeling the same way. Both of them would never abandon their friend and teammate if one goes so does the other that's what they decided when Sasuke returned to Konoha, they will face anything together as a team.

"Members of the council and the audience present we are officially allies with Ame and Kumo" Kakashi said.

The audience got up from their seats and started applauding to the ending of the ceremony which has lead to positive results, the alliance has been made. Every one of the Konoha ninjas present in the room applauded with smiles in their faces at having new allies to rely on a new horizon has stretched out for them with endless possibilities, which they hope they will be good. Konan joined the celebration applauding she was looking at Naruto and for a moment their gazes meet. The blond jounin smiled at her and she did the same of course the jinchurikki noticed that Sakura was staring at him, she was aware of the friendly gesture and she tried to erased any jealous thoughts that started forming in her head. It made her wonder if there was something going on but she completely denied because she trusted Naruto more than anyone in the entire world, she knows how much he loves her there's no way he would have an affair with another woman. She shrugged those thoughts aside and joined him with the audience who went to the kages in their celebration of the alliance.

Konan shook hands with both Kakashi and Gaara" I look forward in serving both of you Ame will not let you down."

"I feel the same way I hope that we can understand each other more" replied the mask Hokage.

"I will put my trust in you the same with Naruto has" replied the red haired Kazekage.

"Thank you…."

"Hey did you hear that Naruto more people are putting their trust in you, isn't that building pressure for you?" Kiba said grinning feeling bugging him.

The blond jinchurikki blushed at all the attention he was receiving from everyone in the room, he will never get used to being so popular and trusted" come on Kiba stop it it's no big deal."

"I think it is everyone in Konoha trusts and believes in you" Sakura added to the teasing.

"Sakura-chan…." he sweat dropped.

"Everyone in Suna believes in you as well" Gaara added.

The blond was now blushing before Konan spoke" now Ame believes in you too Naruto."

His blush worsens while Kiba laughed and everyone decided to join in the fun. Among the group Kachi noticed something and gave a small grin getting closer to the other rain bodyguard.

"Hey Isa looks like you have an admirer."

The Ame jounin looked to see Anko looking at him with a sultry look in her face, she winked at him making him blush. He didn't had to be a super genius to know that she was hitting on him he has somehow gotten the attention of the snake mistress. Anko kept gazing at him like she has found a new hot piece of juicy meat waiting to be bite and chew on, looks like she has found her next target or probably a candidate to be her fucking buddy whatever she decides on. She thought he was good looking and had a nice body from first point view, she made a mental note to ask him out later she as going to give it a shot.

Isa turned to the kunoichi" I know she's been staring at me ever since the ceremony started, she's creeping me out but I admit she's a looker."

"Then why don't you ask her out?" smirked Kachi.

"I don't know I know we're already allies, but I don't see it right to be dating ninjas from Konoha already…."

"Don't miss your chance then" she chuckle at his reaction which it was a blush.

Hinata smiled at the sight it was a positive turn for the village, although she didn't like that Sasuke couldn't be here. She ignored her anger at the thought but she kept her gaze among the people present in the room looking at her father however she didn't made eyes contact with the older Hyuga. She knew since the ceremony started Hiashi has been looking at her he was probably still feeling upset about her defection from the Hyuga clan, he was ashamed of her and she knew it. He regretted that she was his own daughter his own blood but she didn't cry or felt bad she has moved on and has made her decision, she didn't regretted that path she has taken. The times she avoided his gaze she never saw the look of hurt in his pale eyes perhaps because he has lost his daughter for good maybe she will never see it that he misses her and he wanted her back.

The Raikage although he agreed for the alliance with Konoha he was still feeling neutral he thought having an alliance with the leaf was not progressive or positive. He didn't have any hope on this village he mainly agreed with the alliance because of the threat of Akatsuki organization that are after his brother a jinchurikki. Just thinking about the criminal organization made his blood boil because of them jinchurikki have gotten captured and killed when their Bijuus have been extracted from their bodies, he erased the thought that the same fate can happen to his brother Killer Bee. He was upset thinking about a certain Uchiha who was part of the organization and attacked his brother in an attempt to capture him he almost lost him to them that was something he couldn't forget. Someone messing with his family was a big mistake, it was a mistake that couldn't go un punish he didn't like the way that Konoha took justice in their own hands against the Uchiha he wanted that pleasure. He looked around the chamber he wasn't here it was just as he thought he was probably scared or maybe he was coward not wanting to meet him, he still wanted to give the leaf's former traitor a piece of his own mind.

"Well I believe these calls for a celebration how about if everyone would like to join me to a nice at one of Konoha's best restaurant?" Kakashi said.

"That sounds nice sadly I must return to Suna I have a busy schedule" Gaara said.

"I'm afraid it's the same thing with me I apologize" Konan said.

"What about you Raikage?" asked the masked Hokage.

"We must prepare our villages for this alliance it will take time, I will have to decline. However I've been wondering since the treaty started where that Uchiha is?"

Everyone stood quiet they could feel some tension coming from the Kumo kage, they knew this will eventually happened. The council members chose not to say a single word it wasn't in their place to say something in regard to Sasuke, in a political matter they won't jeopardize their newly alliance. It was the same thing with the members of the rookie nine and other jounin, chunin present they knew how important this alliance was to the village. Hinata remained quiet in her place but she had a bad feeling about this she got concerned for the Uchiha. Saying one word about the Uchiha's whereabouts will make the Raikage go to him, looks like Kakashi was right about him still having a grudge against for what happened to his brother. Naruto and Sakura didn't like where this was going it looked like the Raikage was looking for a fight with Sasuke, there was no need for such thing when Killer Bee is fine. Was he looking to mess up their alliance was something so trivial the blond jounin was starting to wonder if this was the way for a kage to behave.

To break the silence and get rid of the tension of the small tension that was forming Kakashi spoke" Sasuke is busy doing some errands for me that's why he couldn't come to the ceremony…."

'Not a good enough excuse' thought Shikamaru.

"That's too bad but it's reasonable for him not being here. I thought he wasn't going to show up because he will be afraid of me" the cloud kage said with a grin like he wanted to push the Hokage's buttons.

Kakashi didn't react not calling his bluff but he found it rather rude like the rest of the people in the room. Soon the members of the council started leaving along with jounin and chunins but the kages chose to stay meaning their bodyguards also decided to stay. Members of the rookie didn't call out the Raikage's bluff saying that Sasuke was a coward for not showing up on the ceremony. Sakura was annoyed for his comment but she remained quiet she knew it was a rude comment to tick someone off no one will fall for his bluff. Unless if she didn't counted her boyfriend Naruto was annoyed and a little upset by the Kumo kage's comment he knew of his anger with the Uchiha for his past actions on his brother but enough was enough. He was going to defend his best friend no one calls him a coward without receiving a lecture but he was going to make sure not to sound rude and annoying like the cloud kage. Everyone turned to the blond jinchurikki who was chuckling while some didn't like his behavior, namely the Raikage.

"Something funny?" asked the Kumo kage.

"Not at all I just find it amusing what you said, I know Sasuke too well and he would never be afraid of you…."

"What was that….?" He gave a growl.

'That guy has quite a mouth he's looking for trouble with Raikage-sama' thought Darui.

The blond jounin looked straight in his eyes" what I said there's no way Sasuke would be afraid of you."

"You little…." He gave him a glare.

"Everyone calm down let's stop this right now" Kakashi said trying to be the voice of reason.

"Naruto stop" Sakura tried to scold him but he wasn't listening to her and she knew he wasn't after all someone has insulted one of his friends he wasn't going to let that slip away.

'Great looks like things are going to get troublesome' thought Shikamaru.

"Say that again to my face punk?" replied the Raikage.

"There is no need for this" Gaara said not wanting a conflict between allies.

"Agree must you resolve to violence Raikage?" Konan said.

"Did I ask for your opinion?"

"He's sounding ruder than ever" Kachi said.

"Watch your mouth with what you say to Raikage-sama" Shi said with a warning tone.

"Well he should learn how to politely treat his comrades" Isa said.

"Say that again?" Shi was getting upset.

"Oh brother let's try and stop this before it gets out of hand" Kankuro said.

Kakashi nodded" agree let's end this discussion among ourselves let's not forget that we're all civilized people here and we just become allies. Is this even the behavior ninjas with our ranks should display in moments like this?"

Everyone calm down knowing he was right. Shi and Darui calmed down as well as Isa and Kachi they almost lost their temper putting at risk the newly alliance, however not everyone was calm. The Raikage was still staring at the one that started the whole argument Naruto although he was the one that started everything with his childish comment. Looking at the blond jinchurikki he didn't showed fear at all of course he knew who he was, he has heard so much about him while he's been at Kumo. He heard he was the one that defeated the second in command in Akatsuki Pain the one who possessed the legendary dojutsu that belonged to the sage of the six paths the rinnegan. He was the jicnchurikki of the strongest Bijuu the nine tails fox, and he was also the son of one of Konoha's strongest Hokage the fourth Hokage and self proclaimed yellow flash. This was a fine strong ninja standing in front of him and although he was honored to finally meet him his priority was the Uchiha, his anger was only on him. But perhaps he can find a way to turn this whole thing to his favor he already had something planned in his head.

He took a step his gaze never left his" so you feel very confident that he's not afraid of me?"

"I am I have known Sasuke for too long he will never get scared, he couldn't come because he has things to do ordered by the Hokage…."

"The how about if we test your confidence in him if you're so sure…."

'This is not good' thought Kakashi.

'Naruto stop it I feel like you're making things worst' thought Sakura.

"What do you have in mind?" asked the blond jinchurikki.

The Kumo kage couldn't helped but grin" how about if we find him so I can challenge him to an arm wrestling contest, if he's really not scare of me he won't back off from my challenge."

"That can't be done I have mentioned that Sasuke is too busy, so I suggest you forget about your idea Raikage" replied Kakashi.

"Your actions will jeopardize the alliance" Gaara said.

"Agreed trying to have a personal score with someone doesn't fit to the behavior of a kage" replied Konan.

"Raikage-sama?" Darui started he was starting to get worried.

The cloud kage growled looking at the blond" well how about it are going to tell me where he is?"

Naruto stood quiet taking a glance at the rookies and Kakashi they all had disapproving looks. Of course he knew that it was a big risk to go through with the Raikage's demands because it was clear that he was looking forward in getting even with the Uchiha for what happened to his brother. He was no longer some little arrogant kid he was a jounin and nineteen, he learned to make decisions for the sake of the village. If he was going to become Hokage that he needed to know to make a decisions for the betterment of Konoha he wasn't stupid to mess up the alliance the kages has recently just signed, just to settle someone's meaningless grudge. He looked at Sakura and Kakashi both of them believe in him and they knew he was going to make the right decision never doubting him for a second. He looked back at the Raikage who was eagerly waiting his answer or maybe he was losing his patience.

He chuckled with a sweat dropped" sorry but I have no idea where Sasuke could be."

The Kumo kage sweat dropped trying to control his anger' damn punk….'

Everybody felt relief by his answer they were proud that he made the right decision. Soon they felt like the tension was lowering everything was returning to normal. The first day with the alliance and they were already having some problems with the Raikage it will be a long day and some getting used to before they can get along.

Gaara was going to stay a minute longer knowing he had a busy schedule when he returns to Suna" Kankuoruo Matsuri let's get going, I apologize Kakashi that I can't join you in the celebration."

"It's understandable" replied the masked Hokage.

"We should get going as well Hokage-sama we must return to Ame" Konan said while Isa and Kachi nodded.

Everyone watched as the two kages left the council chamber the only one who was left was the Raikage who didn't looked too happy. He was looking forward to see the Uchiha who attacked his younger brother there was nothing he could do no getting even, no revenge nothing. He believed he deserves the right teach the Uchiha for messing with his only family nobody messes with Killer Bee and gets away with it, not alive at least. He couldn't let his anger get the better of him he hated to admit but Konan was right he wasn't behaving properly for a kage, any wrong move he makes can destroy the alliance with Konoha. He reminded himself that he chose to be part of the alliance only to stop Akatsuki and protect his brother from trying to get capture again by the criminal organization, knowing very well that he will die if the eight tails is removed from him. He took another looked at Naruto before he decided to leave the chamber Shi and Darui followed him shortly, it wasn't the blonds' fault or anyone present in the room it was his fault. Even if he understood his mistake it didn't meant that his anger for Sasuke has vanished, as the cloud group left everyone sighed in relief.

Shikamaru sweat dropped' he left without apologizing for being so rude what a troublesome person….'

(Scene change)

(Location: outside of fire tower village upper district Konoha)

Sasuke was walking towards the tower to make his report and the errands he made him do while the treaty ceremony was being held. It was the best way to keep him occupied from being present at the ceremony and he didn't complained, it was doing some errands then not doing anything at all. He will bore like crazy if he doesn't keep his mind occupied, by now the treaty must have ended so he could see the mask Hokage. As he was heading to the entrance before he saw Gaara with his bodyguards not too far from the red haired Kazekage stood Konan with her bodyguards. His eyes and Gaara's meet this was actually the first time they meet in seven years since the chunin exams took place, which it didn't brought any good memories. The invasion of the allied forces of Suna and Oto to try and destroy Konoha at the finals of the exam Gaara which back then was a cold murdering machine tried to kill him and threatened to kill their teammate Sakura before challenging Naruto to fight him. He remembered it clearly when he fought the sand jinchurikki using the summoning jutsu and combining it with a transformation to take the form of the Kyuubi, if he wasn't so arrogant and proud back then he would have complimented the blond for the clever move.

Gaara stared at the Uchiha with the feeling of nostalgia well aware in him it's been too long since he last saw him under different circumstances, trying to kill him along with being the tool to destroy Konoha is definitely not the best memory to have as seeing him the last time. Now seven years later things have changed so much for the better he has heard about Sasuke's progress after he defected from the leaf becoming strong being trained under Orochimaru the murderer of his father the fourth Kazekage and using Suna to help him destroy Konoha. He heard the news that he was the one that killed the snake sanin and killed his brother Itachi fulfilling his quest for revenge. But the one thing that shocked him the most was that he joined Akatsuki and attempted to capture one of the jinchurikki which almost lead hidden cloud and hidden leaf to go to war, especially when the jinchurikki was the Raikage's younger brother. Now looking at him he could tell that he was different from the time he last saw him he was taller and had the same expression, but he had an ability to tell about someone's character he was very observant. Matsuri and Kankuro just stood quiet looking at the Uchiha letting their Kazekage to have the first word with the former missing nin.

"Uchiha Sasuke….?"

"Hey….I know it's been a while Gaara."

"It sure has…."

"You truly have made yourself quite a name, I heard from Suna's hunter nin division that you were of the five countries most dangerous criminals…." Kankuoruo said with a smirk.

Matsuri elbowed him on the sides for his mistake" Kankuro sensei don't be rude!"

"Sorry" he got closer to her" looks like the Raikage's rudeness has rubbed off on me."

The puppeteer kunoichi almost burst out laughing at his joke but she only managed to give a soft giggle she remained her composure because her Kazekage was next to her' good one sensei….'

The red haired teen ignored the two jounins" you're eyes are different Uchiha Sasuke…."

He blinked hearing that"…."

"They don't longer hold that hatred for revenge and that urge to gain power. Your eyes have changed since the last time we have met."

"You have changed too Gaara being Kazekage suits you, you are the strongest in the hidden sand village" replied Sasuke with a grin.

"Yes he is" corrected Kankuro proud of his little brother.

He chuckle he actually felt happy to see him again" I have to go, I must send my reports to the Hokage about his errands."

Konan walked next to the Kazekage with her bodyguards" Uchiha Sasuke it will be best if you come back later to see Hokage-sama."

"Huh….?" he got confused at her comment.

Gaara nodded remembering who else was coming out of the building" you should leave now and return later, it's for your own good."

"What are you talking about?"

It was too late for the two kage to stop him from entering the tower. The third group has left the building and they have walked up to them, it was the Raikage with Shi and Darui. The Kumo kage's eyes were immediately fixed on Sasuke which he quicly recognized with his raven haired, the shape of his hair and most importantly the Uchiha fan insignia on the front of his shirt even if he was just wearing regular clothes. His anger has returned at full force remembering what he heard from reports that it was the last of the Uchiha clan who attacked and captured his brother, it was Uchiha Sasuke. How he felt like grabbing him by his throat and crush him like he was a twit he was finally staring at the same person who almost caused the death of his only family Killer Bee, if it wasn't for the fact that his village was now allies with Konoha he would have attacked the Uchiha head on in a heartbeat. He was going to act and behave properly he didn't wanted to be the one responsible for causing a war with the leaf, sand and rain destroying the treaty. Shi and Darui admitted that their leader deserved a gold medal for holding his temper and urge to kill Shi who was a chakra censor could feel the chakra increasing inside of him.

'We're too late' thought Kankuro.

'Looks like a fight is about to broke out, if it happens I will be cheering for the Uchiha' thought Kachi with a mental grin she didn't like the cloud kage.

"Raikage-sama it's him" Shi said.

'Raikage….this guy is the Raikage?' thought Sasuke.

The Kumo kage nodded" we finally meet Uchiha Sasuke."

"Raikage I hope you don't do something you might regret" Gaara said giving him the warning that he couldn't attack him.

The cloud kage just ignored the Kazekage's comment" I thought you would look stronger but you don't seem like it I can't believe someone like you was able to beat Bee…."

Sasuke didn't reacted to the kage" I wasn't alone when I fought him" his onyx eyes lose focus for a minute thinking about his fallen team hawk.

The Raikage was starting to lose his temper looking at him" I don't believe you could beat him even if you're an Uchiha."

"You can't tell how strong I am just by looking at me."

The Kumo age has finally reached his limit with his anger as he charged at him" you're right!"

"Raikage-sama!" cried Shi.

'Oh no….' thought the shocked Darui.

Everyone else gasped as the cloud kage has charged at Sasuke ready to attack him. At that time everyone from the leaf including Kakashi and the members of team seven watched in shock as the Raikage was about to break the alliance he has made with the leaf village. The Uchiha was about to block his attack but it never happened the Kumo kage never got to him in time someone has stopped him from reaching him, they never noticed the cloud of smoke that has appeared. Everyone was now seeing who was stopping the Raikage, the cloud kage was staring at a puppet scorpion pointing its sharp poisoned tail stinger at his neck. The one controlling the puppet he saw the charka strings belonging to one of Suna's puppeteers Matsuri who was looking at the Raikage with a pissed off look while everyone else felt relief she was able to stop in time.

"Someone was about to make a big mistake, now back off and keep your distance from the Uchiha" she replied.

The Kumo cage was not happy that she has stopped him from giving Sasuke what he deserves Shi and Darui were next to him, although there was nothing they could do. They knew their leader has done wrong charging at someone that belongs to Konoha endangering the treaty everything will be fine as long as he doesn't do anything to the Uchiha. Kakashi arrived with Naruto and Sakura and the rest of the rookie nine they couldn't believe what they just saw. The mask Hokage was more disappointed in the Raikage for willing to break the alliance he just signed by trying to attack Sasuke, it made him wonder what are his intentions with accepting the treaty.

"Get that thing out of my face" replied the Kumo kage.

"Back off first and don't try anything sneaky on the Uchiha and I will."

"Raikage I will do as she says" Gaara said" Matsuri can be very stubborn when it comes to situations like this, it will be best not to anger her."

Kankuro grinned at his student' man Matsuri has sure become quite fast when it comes to drawing her puppets, but then again she will act worst if Gaara was in any way of harm….'

Temari was also grinning at the kunoichi' not bad she has become stronger since the last time I met her.'

'Seems someone has messed up' thought Isa.

"I may not have the experience ruling as a kage but I do believe Raikage you have shown inappropriate behavior for a kage" Konan said.

"I will have to agree I wasn't expecting this from you Raikage, I thought you understood when you signed the treaty of our alliance. What you did goes against the treaty consider yourself lucky that someone has stopped you from attacking Sasuke otherwise you would have break the alliance" Kakashi said.

"Your actions could have severe consequences" Gaara said.

"War with the allied villages will be the outcome" replied Konan.

"As well as Kumo being removed permanently from the alliance" Kakashi added.

Raikage growled as he back off from Sasuke" fine…."

Matsuri made her scorpion vanished and changed back to a scroll putting it back in one of her pouches.

Naruto and Sakura were already disapproving of the Raikage because of his actions both ninjas were staring at him with anger in their eyes. First the fact that the cloud kage was willing to break the alliance with Konoha by attacking a fellow member of the leaf village, and the second was very obvious. He was going to attack Sasuke their third teammate and dear friend from team seven, the same person both have a strong bond. They were so close to lose him if it wasn't for Matsuri to interfere of course they do know Sasuke wasn't going to let himself get hit even if it was the Raikage. The man obviously has some issues with the Uchiha for what happened with his brother both of them thought it was stupid for the cloud kage to try and get even with their friend. The eight tails jinchurikki was still alive and he was back at Kumo so why does he still have to try and get revenge with the person who supposedly captured him. It only made both members of team seven not to trust the Raikage what kind of kage will let his emotions get the better of him, kage must always think about the safety of its people rather than any personal matter. The rest of the rookie members were also disapproving of his actions some have come to trust Sasuke again like Shikamaru, Ino, Chouji and Lee especially Hinata she has come to trust him a lot the others namely Neji were still neutral of the sight.

"I apologize for my actions" the Kumo kage said looking at everyone before he chuckle looking at the Uchiha" I just wanted to make sure that you didn't get scared."

'Who is he trying to fool he was obviously going to attack him not scare him?' thought Kachi.

"You have a strange way of showing it" Sasuke said without reacting to his previous actions.

"I am sorry Uchiha but you see whiskers over here told me that you weren't afraid of me" he pointed to Naruto making him sweat dropped along with the group.

'He should show some respect to Naruto' thought Kakashi he wasn't just a ninja of Konoha but the son of the fourth Hokage and hero of the village.

"It's Naruto" replied the blond annoyed.

The Uchiha chuckle" he's right I'm not afraid of you, just because you're the Raikage I'm not going to be trembling in fear…."

'Whoa he's ruder than Raikage-sama' thought Darui.

'Talk about rude and I thought the Raikage was very rude' thought Kachi.

"You have a lot of guts to talk to me like that" replied the cloud kage.

Sasuke ignored him as he went to Kakashi handing him a scroll" this is my report on the errands you made me do."

The masked Hokage nodded taking the scroll from him" you did a good job Sasuke."

The Raikage was losing his patience again it angered him that he was being ignored" Uchiha we have some business to discuss."

"Raikage I won't repeat myself again" Kakashi said with a warning tone he really didn't want to lose cloud as an ally.

"Not interested" Sasuke replied to the Kumo kage's comment.

"So you're just going to walk out from me?"

"Yes…."

'Is this really how a kage should behave himself he's acting like a rude spoiled brat?' thought Tenten.

"You should learn to show proper respect when speaking to someone with a status higher than yours" the Kumo kage was being very stubborn.

"All right but you have to show proper respect to me first" he replied while the Raikage was glaring at him" if you want to get revenge on me then you're wasting your time, last I check he escaped from Akatsuki and he's alive. You can still see him, you can still smile at him, and you can still protect him from harm…."

Everyone saw his onyx eyes softening they knew he was talking about personal experience. Ever since they found out the truth about Itachi and the Uchiha massacre they have gained a deep respect for the deceased older Uchiha, they have understood how much he love Konoha. But more importantly how much he loved his little brother they could understand a little of the pain Itachi endured for Sasuke's safety as well as the village, it was because of this that Naruto and Sakura have grown even closer to their teammate than before. Some of the rookies must have come to understand all the pain Sasuke felt but it was hard for them to trust him again, even if it has been three years since his return. The Raikage was still not happy about his behavior on him or his comment, like he could understand his pain. The cloud kage knew of the Uchiha clan being killed by his older brother but apparently he didn't know about Itachi's true intentions. Sasuke wasn't going to keep putting up with this he wanted to evade trouble so he just turned to leave, however the Raikage was proud and he wasn't planning in leaving things the way they are.

"I never thought the Uchiha clan has grown so weak, have they lost their honor and pride as the great clan they once were?"

Kakashi's eyes widened' oh no….'

'He said the wrong thing' thought the angry Naruto.

'Sasuke-kun won't put up with that' thought Sakura.

'Looks like things are going to become more troublesome than they already are' thought Shikamaru.

The rest of the group was shocked at the kage's comment they could feel a strong tension building up, and this time it wasn't coming from the Raikage. Sasuke quickly looked back at him his eyes were full of anger how could he said such thing about his clan calling them weak, saying that it no longer had any pride and honor that it wasn't a great clan anymore. Even if he was angry he knew this was just part of the Kumo kage's plan to make him attack him he won't be foolish like him, maybe he was willing to break the alliance but not him. The Uchiha knew how important this alliance is to Kakashi and the village he still had his issues with Konoha he still didn't like the village but he has good friends who had formed strong bonds with them. The Raikage waited for him to make his move knowing his comment will give him a motive to try and attack him while Kakashi and everyone present was ready to interfere and hold the two ninjas for doing something that will lead to a big mistake. Both were staring at each other anger reflected from their eyes it was anyone's guess that will make the first move.

"Insulting me is one thing….but never insult the Uchiha clan."

"Raikage if you keep this behavior I will talk to the council to have Kumo remove from the alliance" Kakashi said in a deadly serious tone.

"I won't attack him I'm not foolish to start a war with Konoha, Suna and Ame. But I do have some business with him I can't let what happened to Bee three years ago slip away without doing something about it so instead I have something in mind. Uchiha Sasuke I here challenged you to an arm wrestling match."

"Yet you were about to attack him just now if it wasn't for Kazekage's bodyguard to interfered" replied Konan but the Kumo age ignored her.

"Arm wrestling match?" asked Sasuke.

"No deal you just want to hurt Sasuke" Naruto said he was obviously upset at the Raikage's attitude and behavior.

"I won't harm him any harm caused to any Konoha ninja from me or any of the other kages from the alliance will be breaking the treaty, the violation of such will result in war. I told you kid I don't want to cause a war with our villages."

"Besides he asked me not you Naruto I'm the one who has to choose" replied the Uchiha.

"And I disapprove of such challenge, sorry Raikage but I won't let you have your way just because you have a personal grudge with Sasuke for what happened with your brother" Kakashi said.

"This isn't about a personal grudge or revenge" replied the cloud kage" this is about gaining back honor and respect, when the Uchiha attacked Bee he attacked my only family in doing so he disrespected our family name. Bee means a lot to me as my little brother and I will do whatever it takes to protect him…."

Sasuke reacted looking at the Raikage with wide eyes he suddenly started thinking about Itachi and how much he cared for him. He was in deep thought and perhaps the Kumo wasn't just trying to get even with him for what happened to the eight tails, he was demanding for a fight for family honor. Honor he was very familiar with the word what it meant because it's what he was looking for when he was in his quest to avenge the Uchiha clan against Itachi. Killing his brother, revive the clan, and restore it to its former glory that's what bringing honor to the clan meant to him. He realized that this wasn't a challenge he could run away from not that he would run away from a challenge, simply this couldn't be avoided the cloud kage has made up his mind. He slowly turned to gaze at Hinata the kunoichi has been looking at him with concern since the Raikage tried to attack him, it was normal for her to be worried about him but he didn't realized that she was more worried than feeling concern for a friend.

"Well was it going to be Uchiha will you accept my challenge?"

"Didn't you hear me Raikage I said that I disapprove of your challenge there won't be such thing, I won't let any action cause by you that will risk or jeopardize the alliance?" Kakashi said.

"I promise you that no one will get hurt Hokage."

"All right….."

"What?" Kakashi and everyone else looked at Sasuke.

"Sasuke…." Naruto replied.

"I will accept your challenge, if this is a matter to gain honor and respect that I won't back down from it."

"Now hold on Sasuke you can't you said it yourself that this whole thing will be a waste of time because the eight tails jinchurikki is alive" replied the masked Hokage.

"I made my choice Kakashi approve of the challenge he has promised that no one will get hurt."

"That's right" replied the Raikage.

The masked Hokage was feeling stressful he wasn't expecting this he probably had no choice but to accept the Kumo kage's challenge' like Shikamaru says this has gotten troublesome.'

"I'm afraid that we have to get going Hokage-sama my village needs me and I can't stay here any longer" Gaara said.

"The same with me Hokage-sama" Konan said.

He nodded" all right I understand Shikamaru Temari escort them to the village gates."

The two jounin nodded following the group Temari lead her brother while Shikamaru lead Konan's group.

"Take care Naruto" Gaara said before leaving.

The blond jinchurikki smiled" yeah take care Gaara…."

"Well was it going to be Hokage I also need to return to my village I'm wasting too much time here as it is" replied the Raikage.

Kakashi finally sighed in defeat" very well I will approve of your challenge but I'm warning you Raikage if you hurt Sasuke's arm in any way you will be out of the alliance."

"Good…."

"The arm wrestling match will be held in one of the chambers of the fire tower" said the masked Hokage as everyone nodded.

(Scene change time skip)

(Location: Konoha main village gates)

The kages have reached the village gates ready to head out back to their village of origin, most of them were in deep thought with recent event mainly Raikage's current behavior during and after the ceremony. They were disappointed and upset at how he behaved he didn't looked like he was the kage of his village to some it felt like he was making an embarrassment to the hidden cloud village. Some have already started thinking if he was trustworthy while others thought it was wrong for Kumo to be part of the alliance. They knew the Kumo kage will have to earn their trust if he was up to work with them to fight their common foe, anyone could tell that cloud was on thin ice with the rest of the ally villages. Both Gaara and Konan felt the same way about the Raikage he was very rude and he looked like he didn't respected others, people already didn't like him the Kumo age sure knew how to make a bad impression before others.

Shikamaru and Temari have stopped standing on the village gates waiting for their allies to leave, or that's what it looked like. The sand kunoichi was staring at the Nara with the obvious look that said just tell my brother that we're together again already but the lazy didn't said a word because he was pretty much scared. He remember the last time he told Gaara that he was together with his older sister and he didn't took it well the Kazekage gave him such a cold look that he almost crap in his pants, he looked like the old Gaara who was a cold blooded murder. The last thing he wanted was to get killed by the Kazekage just for dating his older sister now he was in the same position than last time he needed to tell him now before he leaves he may never get another chance. He looked at his girlfriend who was annoyed probably thinking to what he was waiting for he needed to do this knowing how troublesome she can be when she's angry.

"Listen Gaara…."

"It's Kazekage-sama" Matsuri corrected him how properly he should called the leader of Suna.

"That will be all right Matsuri Shikamaru is a friend of mine there is no need for formalities."

"Look there's something I have to tell you and it involves your sister."

"That you two got back together again I know."

Both gasped while the lazy jounin gulped hoping to get a cold look from the red haired teen" you do since when?"

"I figure something was up when Temari asked me to build a Suna station in Konoha it was weird at first but I eventually figure out what was going on. She wanted the station to be built in the leaf village so she can move here and be with you, it made sense…."

"I see…" he replied feeling a little relief that he wasn't angry with him.

Temari's whole face was red because her brother has caught her with her hand on the cookie jar. She felt so embarrassed because he knew all along that she wanted to be with the Nara because they got back together again, she also felt terrible with herself. She expects that Gaara will be upset with her for using an excuse to be with her boyfriend taking alliance with Konoha to her advantage. She was in trouble and she knew it she was always the one who is all about business and doing this shows her otherwise, but she couldn't help it. Ever since she returned to Suna she has missed the lazy jounin a lot and she couldn't live without him although she felt bad with herself, choosing love over her job as a sand ninja.

Kankuro smirked at her wanting to tease her" he has you there sis."

"Shut up Kankuro!" she shouted her face still red.

"Temari….?" Gaara started.

"Gaara I…."

"It's all right I understand your intentions even if you did it for yourself it was also effective for the village, In its first days build the Suna station has helped the sand village a lot, it's very effective in strengthening the alliance with our allies you did a good job."

"I'm sorry I promise I would never do something like that ever again…."

"I'm sure you won't now Shikamaru I will trust you again to take care of my sister."

"She's a big girl and she can take care of herself but I will still do it even if it's troublesome."

"He's right Gaara" replied the Suna kunoichi.

"A word of warning even if the last time Temari broke up with you for the reasons she thought were right and I understood her, make no mistake if you break her heart I will use desert coffin on you."

The Nara stood pale but he nodded" nothing like that will happen…."

"Looks like our friends from rain have left before us" Kankuro said realizing that Konan and her bodyguards were gone by now.

"We should get going as well" Matsuri said.

"Let's go take care Temari."

She nodded watching her brother leave with the two puppeteers she took a glance at her boyfriend who was still pale" you're still scare about what Gaara said?"

"Yeah it's just like last time I know he's capable of doing that."

"Then I suggest you don't break my heart" she smirked.

"You will always be a troublesome woman."

"And you will always be a lazy bum."

(Scene change)

"Can we trust the Raikage?" asked Kachi walking the road with Isa and her leader.

"I don't think he's trustworthy he didn't seemed happy to be part of the alliance" Isa said.

"The Raikage was beingn over protective of his brother he's behavior regarding Uchiha Sasuke is understandable, he was probably afraid something might happen to his only family" Konan said.

"But he's alive it just like the Uchiha said there's no need for him to try and take revenge on him" Kachi said.

"People like the Raikage are sometimes hard to read he's probably acted like that because of his pride" Isa replied.

"We can only wait whether his intentions are good for the alliance or otherwise" Konan said.

(Scene change)

(Location: chamber fire tower Konoha hidden leaf village fire country territory)

Everyone has gathered for the Raikage's special challenge, everyone from the rookie nine. Kakashi thought that it was best if the council didn't find out about this because it goes against the alliance in many ways he knew there was nothing he could do. Both the Kumo kage and the Uchiha have made up their minds to settle this matter he only hope that the cloud kage finally solve his difference with Sasuke and let go of his anger for him. He didn't know who to cheer when he knows he should be cheering for his student but this contest wasn't the kind of contest to be cheering, this was serious business between two strong ninjas. Another thing he knew is if the Raikage suggested the arm wrestling match then he knew very well about the contest meaning it was his specialty so Sasuke was in a disadvantage, if the Kumo kage was planning something more than just arm wrestle with the Uchiha he was going to stop him with force. He has already given him enough warnings to stop his indecent behavior one more strike and he will be remove from the alliance, his only concern that this ends soon.

The rookies were just curious while others were excited to how this was going to turn out, others weren't sure about the outcome others thought it was already over. The Raikage was probably way stronger they got the idea just by looking at his muscular arms Lee was able to tell that he has been lifting lots of heavy weights to get his arms the way they are. The idea of someone fighting a kage was insane and the odds of winning were close to impossible, there were members who believed in the Uchiha while others didn't. It was clear that the ones who believed in him were the ones who are friendly with him and the ones who didn't believe in him are the ones who still don't trust him. Naruto and Sakura were on the front next to their Hokage as they were waiting for the event to begin both of them believed highly in their friend they will gladly cheer for him. Both members of team seven were like Kakashi that nothing goes wrong they will interfere if they have to no one was going to hurt their teammate Naruto was going to make sure.

Sasuke and Raikage were seated on the table ready to start their match both have chosen to use their left hand for the arm wrestling match he thought he was in a bit of a disadvantage. The cloud kage was probably an expert in this kind of contest and he probably didn't stand a chance he felt right into his trap, but like he said it was a challenge he couldn't stand down. His honor and pride was on the line not to mention that the Kumo kage has insulted his clan calling them weak he wasn't going to let him get away with saying such insult. His honor and pride was on the line too and he was ready to defend it with everything he's got he has promised to win for his dead clan and his family, it wasn't about revenge anymore. It wasn't so bad for him he had his friends and his team members backing him up he gave a confident grin seeing Naruto and Sakura smiling at him ready to cheer for him, behind them he saw Hinata smiling at him believing he could do it. Those who care and trust him believe in him that was enough strength he needed to win the contest.

The Raikage was pleased finally he was going to have his shot at the Uchiha he's been looking forward to this for a long time. Finally a chance to show him not to mess with his family he will cleanse his mistake in attacking Killer Bee by defeating him in the arm wrestling match and he intended in humiliating him in front of the Konoha ninjas. However he did gave his word that he wasn't going to hurt his arm he always fulfill his word he didn't wanted to get in trouble with the leaf village not to mention risking his village to be remove from the alliance. This will be enough to get even with the Uchiha killing him was out of the question because he's been protected as a Konoha ninja and by order of the Hokage, besides there was no need for revenge like Sasuke said since his brother was still alive. Doing this will be payback for himself and his younger brother it will also be a lesson to him to never try and mess with him or his family, but he wasn't planning in going easy on him. Looking at his muscle arms he could tell that he has never arm wrestle before it only made him grin mentally he had this match won already.

Kiba whistle at the match it's not every day he gets to see a contest of strength" so guys who do you think will win?"

"It's hard to tell" Shino replied.

"It's not that hard to tell Sasuke is in over his head here" Neji said.

"We shouldn't underestimate Sasuke-kun" Lee said.

"Yeah stop being so negative you guys" Tenten said.

"What's with you Tenten why are you defending Sasuke? Kiba stared at the bun haired girl.

"I'm only supporting a ninja from our village that's all" even if it was hard for her to trust the Uchiha she wanted to cheer for him.

"But he's facing the Raikage" Shino said.

"Come on everyone let's cheer Sasuke up" Chouji said.

"Yeah you can do it Sasuke!" Ino said.

Shikamaru sighed' they are being too loud if they keep this up Kakashi might throw us out of the chamber.'

"Let's hope he knows what he's doing getting himself in this sort of thing" Temari said looking at Sasuke.

'Come on Sasuke don't lose to that guy' thought Naruto.

"You think he will be all right?" asked Sakura.

"I know he will let's believe in him" replied the blond jinchurikki.

"You're right…."

'Sasuke-kun….' Thought Hinata her pale eyes were on the Uchiha.

Shi looked at the group and had to shook his head' they don't know a thing they are for quite a disappointment, Raikage-sama can easily break his arm off if he wants to but he won't do it because he doesn't want to risk been remove from the alliance.'

'That Uchiha doesn't stand a chance against Raikage-sama he's undefeated at arm wrestling even his brother Bee-sama was beaten by him' thought Darui.

Sasuke and Raikage grabbed hands ready to start the match" what are the rules?"

"No time limit and you can give up if you want to" replied the Kumo age.

"Fine…."

Kakashi nodded" you may begin….now!"

Sasuke tried to push his arms as hard as he could he use all of his strength but he was shocked, he stared at the kage with wide eyes. He couldn't moved his arm not even an inch he tried again but still nothing he kept on trying while the Raikage was staring at him with a serious gaze, with eyes that weren't showing any mercy.

'His arm….it's like trying to move a heavy boulder.'

"What's wrong Uchiha we're supposed to begin the match?" taunted the Raikage.

'He's strong….stronger than I thought.'

"Come on Sasuke don't let him beat you!" shouted Naruto.

"You can do it Sasuke-kun!" shouted Sakura.

Sasuke tried to move the kage's arm to his side of the table if he does it he will win the match but that wasn't happening. Even with his friends cheering him he wasn't getting any motivation to get the strength to move his arm the Raikage however seems to have run out of patience.

"My turn!"

The Uchiha gasped he was able to move his arm so quickly and easy just like that he was able to see how strong the Kumo kage really is. He using all of his strength to keep his arm from being push to the side of the kage he was doing this with ease while everyone stood watching. Kakashi was keeping an eye that the Raikage doesn't hurt the Uchiha's arm this was a good moment for him to have revenge against him, by now everyone from the rookies were cheering for Sasuke. The Uchiha tried to move his arm but it was impossible the cloud kage was too strong he could see it in his eyes how much he was enjoying this. Shi and Darui were watching the match with grins in their faces they knew the Raikage had this match won remembering his record in the arm wrestling contest. But there was something else that Sasuke noticed in the Kumo kage's eyes besides anger there was trust, loyalty and most importantly love. He knew why he was doing this to bring back respect and honor to his family name everything was for his brother it reminded him of his love for Itachi and the horrible guilt he felt when he hated him for what he did in killing the clan without knowing the truth.

The Raikage grinned at the struggling Uchiha" I think I have humiliated you long enough, you're not even half as strong as me."

"Tell me how much do you care for your brother?"

"What….?"

Sasuke maintain his gaze struggling on his hold as he started tightening his grip" how much do you care for him?"

"Not that it matters to you but Bee means a lot to me."

"He's your little brother that's why you feel like you have to protect him right?"

"What is your point?" the Kumo kage had no idea why he was asking all these questions.

"If you care a lot about him and if you want to protect him then answer me this" suddenly he has tightened the hold of the kage.

The Raikage gasped he was moving his hand' what the…. his strength has increased but how?'

The Uchiha had an expression that was reflecting some pain in his onyx eyes" tell me would you kill everyone in your village for the protection of your brother?"

"What what kind of crazy question is that?" the Kumo kage was shocked.

"Answer me would you kill everyone in your village if it means that your little brother will be safe?"

"You're crazy Uchiha kill my people to protect my brother?"

"Yes if your brother's life was in danger and the only way to save him is by killing everyone in your village will you do it?"

"I'm not answering anything you're trying to get me off guard of our match" he tried to move the Uchiha's arm but he has proven to be quite strong.

'I don't believe this his grip has become so strong his hand won't budge….'

"You can't choose why not if you truly care for your brother then it wouldn't be so hard to answer my question?"

Sasuke moved his hand almost touching the table on his side almost winning the match" what will you choose your people or your family?"

"Shut up!" the Kumo kage used all of his strength to move his hand they were even once again.

By now everyone from the rookie nine were all quiet they all had ended their cheering. They understood Sasuke's point of asking those questions to the Raikage it was all from personal experience, after all this time Sasuke was still haunted by his past. Naruto, Sakura and Hinata were all in deep thought at everything he just said he was still tormented by the Uchiha massacre and Itachi's sacrifice for the protection of the village. This was his way of making the Kumo kage see some of his pain and everything he had to go through, he wanted to know if he was able to make Itachi's choices for the sake of his family. The Raikage finally let go of his hand looking at him with some shock and anger he was in deep thought as he was still having the arm wrestling match thinking about his question. The sacrifice of so many people from his village for the protection of his younger brother can he really go through with it as a kage the village was important to him his top priority, but his only family. He asked so many questions in his head what was more important to him his village or his Killer Bee all the thinking overloaded his mind it was too much for him. Shi and Darui were shocked at what they just saw their leader just removed his hand like he was quitting, they couldn't believe it this has never happened before.

"Raikage-sama….?" replied Shi.

"Have you made your choice?" Sasuke was still staring at him with the same look in his eyes.

"I'm done with this" growled the Kumo kage" I quit I have wasted too much time here I must return to Kumo Darui Shi let's go…."

Darui nodded looking at the Uchiha' no way…maybe he got lucky to make Raikage-sama quit an arm wrestling match.'

'Just as I thought you couldn't choose….Itachi chose both' thought Sasuke.

Raikage headed to the door looking at everyone else by now Naruto, Sakura and Hinata were next to Sasuke.

"Hokage I need to talk to you alone."

The masked ninja nodded leaving the room with the Kumo kage and his bodyguards.

"You okay Sasuke?" asked Naruto.

The Uchiha smiled leaving his serious expression" I'm fine that was a tough match…."

"I'll say you got so lucky that the Raikage didn't beat you bad" Kiba said.

"Thanks for being so rude Kiba" frowned the blond.

To everyone's surprise Sasuke chuckle" it's all right, hey guys how about if I invite you all to some food?"

"All right food Sasuke's buying!" shouted Chouji.

"You sure Sasuke-kun?" asked Sakura.

"Yeah do you have enough money Chouji is coming too?" Ino said.

"I saved enough for this kind of occasion."

Both Naruto and Sakura looked at each other like something was wrong with their teammate but they decided to ignore it for now.

(Scene change)

"I would like to apologize Hokage for my behavior today it wasn't fitting for a kage, I agree with what the Amekage said" said the Raikage.

"I'm glad you feel that way I was planning in giving you a lesson myself, I just hope you behave properly from now on. Your actions have probably built mistrust among the other kages and mistrust will bring uncertainty to the alliance."

"I will do whatever I can to help the alliance Kumo will help Konoha."

"Thank you Raikage it won't be that easy you must already know that a lot of the people of Konoha don't trust Kumo one bit because of the Hyuga incident."

"It's understandable…."

"However, we both know that wasn't the only incident Kumo was involved in regards with the leaf."

The Kumo kage was confused looking at him he had a bad feeling about this" what are you talking about?"

"It wasn't just the byakugan you were interested but a long time ago your father the third Raikage captured someone from Konoha, someone who was a very important asset to the village because of her special chakra…."

"Raikage-sama….?" Shi said his leader who was shocked with wide eyes.

"Wait you don't mean…."

"Yes you know who I'm talking about such action would have lead to war, it's a good thing that she was rescued before the cloud ninjas left the fire country. The Konoha elders chose to cover the kidnapping because it was important that the captured person's special chakra and identity was kept in secret. If everyone from the village finds out about this incident no doubt they will hate Kumo and there will be no way both villages will be able to work together" replied Kakashi.

"What is he talking about?" Darui stared at the cloud kage.

"Hokage are you blackmailing me?"

"I'm not just giving you a warning that it's best for us to put the past behind us and move on if we want to work together and defeat Akatsuki."

'Judging by his bodyguard reaction I'll say that the third Raikage kept the kidnapping of Kushina a secret from the people of Kumo, the elders or the council are probably the only ones who know.'

"Agree you have my full support."

He nodded' I know that someday I will have to tell Naruto about Kushina but….this information is more classified that Naruto being the son of the fourth Hokage or being the nine tails jinchurikki….'

(Scene change time skip)

(Location: Yakiniku Q restaurant Konoha market district)

Everyone was enjoying the bbq pork especially Chouji and they were happy that Sasuke has decided to pay for everyone, although it was weird to some. Naruto, Sakura and Hinata were the ones feeling like that there was something very strange with the Uchiha, he was acting like he wasn't himself. Looking at him it felt like he was a complete different person he was smiling a lot, being cheery and chuckling with whatever dumb joke Kiba said. They were worried about his behavior ever since he had the arm wrestling match with the Raikage he has changed and this person standing before them wasn't the Sasuke they knew very well. It wasn't like him to always smile at everything he was more preserve and quiet it made them wonder what caused him to act this way. No one else noticed it probably Shikamaru after them but they couldn't help it to ask what has caused him to be like this all of the sudden, they have come to know him for a long time. If there was one thing they knew about Sasuke is he's a good person but not that good, he was acting out of character from his normal self. They continued eating enjoying the tasty food while Sasuke kept a smile at them he gazed at them having a lot on his mind.

The people he watched eating and having fun were his friends since the academy although he didn't admitted to see them as friends, his quest for revenge was the only thing that mattered to him. He didn't talk to any of them but yet he felt like he has become close to them besides Naruto and Sakura who were his closest friends Hinata was added to the list, Ino, Chouji and Shikamaru were added as well. They chose to give him a second chance as a friend they haven't regretted their decision they trusted him. Lee also chose to have him as a friend again the green spandex taijutsu master didn't minded he was loyal and caring to all of his friends he was happy it wasn't so bad to have friends to look out for you. The rest of the rookie was still having troubles trusting him after three years. Shino although the Aburame talks to him he didn't trusted him, the same with Tenten, Kiba, and Neji he erased the last person he thought it was impossible to get along with the Hyuga prodigy. But the important thing that these people in front of him have become precious to him his bond with them has become very important for his existence, something he never thought it will be possible. He didn't wanted this to end he kept his smile before taking a bite from his pork.

He blinked when his pork was slipped away it was obviously taken by someone else, he looked at the one responsible which it was Chouji" thanks for taking my pork…."

"Sorry Sasuke but I can't help it if it's delicious" the Akamichi obviously didn't noticed his tone of sarcasm.

Ino put her boyfriend in a headlock" how many times have I tell you not to take other people's food it's indecent?"

"Ino I'm sorry I didn't mean it but the pork is so good" Chouji tried to break free from her hold.

"Learn some manners Akamichi I won't repeat myself again" she frowned letting him go.

"Yes Ino" he replied like a good obedient boyfriend.

"You know watching Ino and Chouji seem so familiar" Kiba said with a grin as he gave a piece of pork to Akamaru who was next to him from his side of the table.

"Yeah who else do we know that act exactly the same way?" Tenten gave a smirk following the Inuzuka's lead.

"I don't know honestly" replied Naruto with his mouth full of pork.

Sakura gave a mean comical look as she smacked him silly" Naruto what have I tell you about eating with your mouth full?"

The blond had a big lump" never talk with your mouth full."

"Exactly buster now learn some manners don't make me repeat myself again or you will regret it" the pink haired woman raised her fist.

"Yes Sakura-chan you're the boss!"

"Well we found the perfect match!" Kiba replied.

Tenten nodded pointing to them like she was a game host" it's clear that Naruto and Chouji are victims of having bossy girlfriends."

"Tell me about it women can be so bossy it's so troublesome" Shikamaru said with a sigh obviously forgetting that his girlfriend was seated next to him.

"Excuse me care to repeat that?" Temari gave him a glare.

"Nothing" he quickly replied of course he knew his girlfriend was very bossy.

"Sit straight Shikamaru you're even lazy when it comes to sitting."

"Yes mam…."

"Another victim added to the bossy girlfriends list" Kiba said.

"Sayuki isn't like that at all" Shino said.

"It's a good thing Ayane-chan isn't like that too" replied the Inuzuka.

"Tenten isn't like that either although there are times that when she gets in a bad mood she uses me as her youthful punching bag" Lee said.

The weapons mistress growled at her boyfriend" Lee I told you not to say a thing about that!"

"I'm sorry Tenten" he quickly dodged a shuriken from his girlfriend.

"What about you Neji?" asked Kiba.

"Hanabi-sama is nothing like that she's always obedient."

"Okay so in total we have a case of three boyfriends who are bossed by their girlfriends" Kiba was grinning.

'The moral of this story bossy women are troublesome, or better yet a pain in the ass' thought Shikamaru.

"It's not funny anymore Kiba" Tenten said with a frown no longer wanting to follow his lead because she was considered bossy sometimes.

"It's funny for me…."

Suddenly Sasuke burst out laughing something that shocked everyone in the table, all eyes were on him. Everyone we're looking at the Uchiha with so much shock because it was something they thought they would never see. Some had their mouths wide open like Kiba and Lee the rest were staring at him with wide eyes, Hinata was the only one who wasn't shock she looked more worried. He stopped laughing gazing at the shocked ninjas he thought that it was very shocking it was the first time he has laughed so it was understandable, not ever since his brother and his family was still alive. Those were the times when he felt so happy and secure he would laugh at the games Itachi played with him, the game of tag using genjutsu even it annoyed him every time he did that. But being here right now felt like a precious moment that he wanted to treasure and cherish that's why he laughed, in addition he thought that Kiba was funny trying to make a list of the boys who have bossy girlfriends. He stopped his laughter and went to picked some of the pork that was still on the grill table, he was trying not to look at their awkward faces.

"What?" he finally said.

"Sasuke-kun are you all right?" asked Hinata still feeling worried.

"I'm fine…."

"You don't look like it…." Shikamaru said trying not to be rude.

"Yeah you're acting weird" replied Kiba.

"Be quiet Kiba" Tenten scolded him he was being rude rather than Shikamaru.

"You think I'm acting weird because I'm happy?" the Uchiha sweat dropped.

"I guess but it's no big deal we're glad that you feel that way" Chouji said.

"Yeah there's nothing wrong with feeling happy" replied Ino.

"Agree we're all happy for you Sasuke!" Naruto said smiling taking a piece from pork before giving a grin" even Neji is happy for you."

The Hyuga prodigy sweat dropped at his comment while everyone laughed at the joke, Sasuke thought joke was amusing he gave a small smile.

"Thanks Neji" he replied before giving a smirk.

"No comment" replied the Hyuga.

Hinata giggle she smiled looking at the Uchiha she no longer felt worried about him, there was nothing wrong if he was feeling happy. She was happy too this is what he needed to be around his friends and spending time with them, maybe he can finally break his shell of solitude.

Sakura watched the happy Sasuke eat she was supposed to be happy for him but she wasn't, she knew something was not right why she had a bad feeling about this' Sasuke-kun what is wrong with you….?'

"Guys I would like to make a toast" Sasuke took his cup to the group.

"A toast?" Naruto blinked.

He nodded" to you guys for being good friends in accepting me back, even if some of you still don't trust me I'm grateful thank you…."

'Sasuke?' thought the blond jinchurikki he looked at Sakura who was staring at him with the same expression.

Everyone smiled hearing that even Neji they didn't saw nothing wrong with the toast so they took their cups, they raised them high.

"Cheers!"

(Scene change time skip: evening)

(Location: urban district Konoha)

Naruto and Sakura were walking with Sasuke and Hinata, they were just walking them until they arrive at the point where they take the path to the Uchiha clan district. The walk was a little silent which made things a little awkward they were good friends but none felt like saying a word. Hinata gazed at Sasuke his expression was normal her eyes turned to Naruto and Sakura, both were quiet but they looked like they were worried about something. It didn't felt right for not having a single conversation especially when they were very close friends she didn't felt like staying quiet, she was happy because Sasuke was kind enough to invite everyone for food. He wanted to spend time with his friend and she saw nothing wrong about it, it showed her part of his good heart the same good heart that was trapped in darkness when the Uchiha massacre took place. She finally reached her limit this silence was bothering her much there was something she needed to stay to the Uchiha and catch a conversation with her friends.

"Sasuke-kun thank you for the food."

"It's all right…."

Naruto chuckle looking at him" I hope your wallet didn't suffered much."

"I don't mind I felt like paying for everyone."

"I would have to disagree on your decision Sasuke-kun everyone could have paid for the food, you didn't have to go through with it" Sakura said.

"I said I don't mind it's done."

"Yeah Sakura-chan there's nothing you can do if Sasuke agreed to do it" Naruto looked at his girlfriend but she gave him a stern look making him stay quiet.

"I really enjoy tonight and I'm just happy that no one mention about me staying with Sasuke-kun or my defection from the clan."

"We were having a good time Hinata-chan nobody was going to say something that will make you feel depressed" replied the blond jinchurikki.

"Besides I think everyone understands your point and they feel not to pry over the matter, we respect your privacy" Sakura added.

"Thank you Sakura-san."

"Well this is where we part ways" Sasuke saw the path that takes them to the Uchiha district to his home.

"We're taking the other path to Sakura-chan's apartment."

"I guess we'll see you tomorrow" replied Sakura.

"Wait…." The Uchiha went to the two ninjas.

"What?" Naruto said.

Suddenly they both gasped Sasuke has hugged both of them wrapping his arms around their necks he was giving them a double hug to his dear friends and teammates. Naruto and Sakura were caught off guard by his sudden action they really didn't see this coming, it was shock and surprising. He hold them both tightly like he was afraid that they will vanish if he let them go with all of his power he prevented himself from shedding any tears. Hinata was smiling at his act of affection for his two friends she did felt a little envious she has never seen him being so affectionate to anyone however she blushed as she gazed at him. She started remembering her mission to the hidden grass village when she and the Uchiha were in each other's arms in their underwear and the eventual kiss they shared she blush thinking about the small erotic memory. She erased the thought this wasn't the time or the place to be thinking of such things she didn't wanted her hormones to start annoying her to death.

"I love you both….." Sasuke finally broke the hug looking at the shocked teens.

"You what….?" Naruto's eyes were wide.

He frowned" I'm not going to repeat myself if you didn't listen then it's your fault…."

"Sasuke-kun you….." Sakura was at a loss for words.

"What the two just heard it's true and don't get the wrong idea it has the meaning that you two are….precious to me as well as Kakashi you can tell him….I mean I will tell him too."

"Okay…." The pink haired woman was still unsure of his sudden confession.

Naruto smiled" we care for you too teme but you already know that."

"I know take care you too….let's go Hinata."

"Bye Naruto-kun and Sakura-san."

'Goodbye…..' the Uchiha thought not taking another glance at them.

They left to the path that took them to the Uchiha district while Naruto and Sakura took another path in the village it was a short cut to Sakura's place. Naruto was sure happy today was truly a good day indeed a lot of good things have happened to make him in a very good mood. Konoha has more allies although he didn't like the Raikage, he ate free food that was a double check in his like book and finally Sasuke's change of attitude. Although it felt alien and weird he was happy to see the Uchiha acting so much cheery and happy it's like he did a complete 360 degree turn and changed for the better. But the bad side to this that there could be something wrong with him why else would he act so strange, then there was the hug he just gave him and his girlfriend. He looked at Sakura who was in deep thought she was probably wondering the same thing he was pondering, of course she was questioning her friend's sudden change.

"I really like today…."

"Just what is going on with Sasuke-kun?"

"What?"

"Something is wrong with him if you haven't realized that he has acted so strange today, ever since he ended that arm wrestling match with the Raikage."

"So what Sasuke is happy?"

"Stop denying it Naruto you know very well that he has never acted like he has today."

The blond sighed his cerulean eyes softening" I guess….but maybe he wants to make a big change and he finally wants to have some peace into his life. You know that he has always live in his past with his clan and Itachi, Sasuke has always suffered…."

"I know what you're trying to say and I understand too but there's something strange about all of this. The way he acted and those smiles he kept giving back at the bbq restaurant, I have never seen him smiling like that before."

"Yeah and it's not just those smiles but…."

"The hug?" she looked at him her jade eyes showing concern" why did he do that?"

"Sasuke isn't the kind of person to show affection like that, I know he cares for us but he would never do something like that. I don't know what's going on in that head of his they are times I just can't figure him out, sometimes I can't understand him..."

"I feel the same way too, I have always have trouble trying to understand both you and Sasuke-kun but now things have become more complicated regarding him. I really don't know what to think but don't you feel it?"

The blond jounin nodded" I have a bad feeling and I don't know what it is…."

"Whatever it is it's probably nothing good, then during his arm wrestling match against the Raikage his questions…."

"It's all about the past I guess Sasuke wanted to know if the Raikage was telling the truth if caring for his brother a lot. I just hate it that the past keeps haunting him, yet I feel like I haven't done anything I hate feeling so damn useless."

"Naruto-kun you have never been useless to anyone not to me and certainly not to Sasuke-kun, you're the one keeping team seven together you're the heart of the team. You're important to him, to Kakashi sensei, to everyone in the village, and also to me."

He gave his fox grin taking her hand giving it a gentle squeeze" thanks Sakura-chan I think it will be best if we talk to Sasuke tomorrow."

"I agree at least I want to hear his reasons whether they are good or bad…."

"Hopefully they will be good" smiled the blond jinchurikki.

"Off topic" the pink haired medic started" I realized during the treaty ceremony the Amekage kept stealing glances at you, it's like she couldn't get her eyes from you."

He gulped turning a little pale" really….?"

"Yes and then I remember didn't you had a mission with Konohamaru to hidden rain you eventually meet Konan?" Sakura kept her eyes on her boyfriend trying to hide her jealousy.

Naruto finally sighed in defeat" Sakura-chan I have to be honest with you that's what it means to be part of a committed relationship to always say the truth and stay faithful to you. There's something I have to tell you about Konan…."

The pink haired woman stood quiet she suddenly broke her hold on his hand" I knew it….something happened between the two of you?"

He nodded" it happened during the mission to rain I…..Sakura-chan me and Konan we had oral sex…."

"….." her jade eyes weren't showing any anger or jealousy it's like she was in deep thought.

"Sakura-chan?"

"Oh….only oral?"

"Yeah Konan felt lonely and needed I could see that she was really sad, she asked me to give her a moment of happiness and I granted her wish but I only agreed to oral."

"Why is that you could have had sex with her?"

"Because I wanted my first time to be with you, I always dreamed that my first time will be with you no one else. I know you must angry and disappointed with me Sakura-chan so go ahead and beat me up I deserve it."

"You did it to make Konan happy?"

He nodded" go ahead Sakura-chan hit me…."

The pink haired kunoichi gave a small smile" you will always be a selfless idiot…."

"Huh?"

"Always worrying about others never thinking about yourself, I understand your actions Naruto-kun so it's all right I forgive you."

"What….that's it you're not angry with me you're not going to hit me for cheating on you?" he was shocked.

"It was only oral sex and besides it happened before we got together, so you weren't really cheating on me because we weren't a couple back then I can let it slide. Also you don't cheat on someone with oral sex it's an official affair if you have actual sex with that person."

"Oh….I guess that makes sense" he chuckle.

"But make no mistake" she got closer to him giving him a serious expression" don't ever do it again this time we're together and if you ever try to cheat on me with another woman…."

"I know you will be very angry and you will beat me to death Sakura-chan but that will never happen, I am loyal to you forever."

"Not quite you think you have seen me angry well you haven't seen nothing yet, just make sure you don't cheat on me because if you ever do….you will see the real me when I'm angry."

Naruto stood with his mouth wide open and pale like a ghost remembering all the times Sakura have been angry, her expression and her punches. He couldn't even imagine how angry can she really get he made a big note to never cheat on her, even if he loves her very much and will never do such thing.

The pink haired medic smirked in her mind preventing from giggling at her boyfriend's expression' sometimes it's so fun to tease him….'

(Scene change time skip)

(Location: Uchiha house hold Uchiha clan district)

Sasuke was standing outside of his house it was just because Hinata was taking a shower after what happened last time he decided to keep his distance from the bathroom as far as he could. He didn't want to have another embarrassing moment everything will be fine as long as he wasn't close to the bathroom, his thoughts were now elsewhere thinking about his friends. He was happy he has spent time with them it actually felt good to with people who trust and care for you, not quite but they were still considered as friends. He felt needed, safe and most of all loved he has learned a lot in these past three years about forging and keeping those bonds. His hatred for the village hasn't vanish yet he may never forgive Konoha for the pain inflicted on Itachi but in this village they were people who were precious to him, the same people who he couldn't break bonds his teammates who gives his existence a meaning. He smiled tonight was a good day but there was something else bothering him something he has been thinking for a while, he thought it will be unforgivable. He sighed gazing at the night sky his eyes were fixed ahead realizing that he wasn't alone, he stared at the person who has come to see him.

He saw Hiashi wearing his usual kimono and cane he wasn't surprise that he will come to visit him, or rather to visit Hinata. He knew that it wouldn't be long before he will come to talk to his daughter but he already knows of the Hyuga kunoichi's answer it was the same answer she told Neji. He suspected he came here to try and convince her to return to the clan his demands will only fall on deaf ears Hinata wasn't the same weak girl who would do whatever her father will tell her, he has seen her changed from that timid insecure shell since he returned to the village. Now she was the independent, strong confident girl he has come to care as a close friend she has made up her mind a long time ago. There was also the possibility that he came here to take her by force and that he was planning in attacking him however he threw that possibility out of the window. Hiashi wasn't going to risk getting thrown into prison and probably losing his position as a clan head and seat from the council, he wasn't that foolish.

"Did you came to see Hinata you'll have to wait she's in the shower?"

"I didn't believe the rumors at first" replied the older Hyuga" but then Neji told me about her choice for a new home."

The Uchiha noticed his tone reflecting some anger" sorry you feel that way but like I said you'll have to wait for her to come."

"As long as she's all right that's all that matters…."

"You know you're just the person I wanted to meet, there's something I would like to talk to you…."

Hiashi sensed the seriousness in his voice whatever it is it must be something big, so he decided to listen but he never imagined how serious this situation was going to become. Sasuke looked at him and decided to tell him he kept any second thoughts, without holding back he told him what he wanted to talk to him about.

(Scene change time skip)

Sasuke was sitting in the small terrace of his home it was the most beautiful spot on the Uchiha household. With the best view of the night sky it was the perfect place to relax he smiled remembering the past this was the exact spot where his parents spend their time together as a married couple. They would come here to spend time in private and add a spark in their relationship he knew how much Fugaku and MIkoto loved each other. He remembered when he was little that he watched them here like it was yesterday Mikoto brought him tea and both got seated watching the scenery while enjoying the green tea. His mother rested her head on his shoulder while Fugaku hold her caressing her hair gently it was an affectionate sign that the young woman loved. He saw Hinata heading his way wearing her usual apron bringing a plate with two glasses of green tea she smiled at him getting seated next to him to watch the view. He kept himself from blushing because they it was his parents romantic spot, he didn't wanted to get any ideas with the Hyuga beauty.

"Here you go Sasuke-kun I hope you like it."

"Your tea always tastes good" he was being honest.

Blushing at the compliment she smiled taking a sip" thank you I'm always trying to make it better every day."

"And it does taste better every day" once again he was being honest.

She smiled not stopping her blushing she turned her gaze to the view" it's beautiful."

"I guess…."

"I love it….I love the night it's so peaceful, elegant, so quiet, the wind is cold but not too cold. It's something that has always fascinated me ever since I was little I would never get tire of staring at it."

"It's nice it can be quite chilly sometimes not that I don't mind the cold, but I still prefer sunny days" Sasuke took a sip from his tea.

"I guess sunny days can be beautiful too although I don't like when it's too hot."

"I don't like when it's too hot either."

They stood quiet looking at the view for a moment he stared at her and he was in awe. The way the moon light hit Hinata's face showed the potential of her beauty, it only made it more difficult for him to say another word and he needed to talk to her. He looked at her again only this time she was staring at him with a smile, the same sweet adorable smile of hers he felt like it was impossible now to talk to her. Why he was feeling like this he has talked to her dozens of times without getting uncertain, or more precise nervous it was annoying him. He took a small breath telling himself that he could do this it wasn't nothing hard, he gathered some courage to say the next words that will come out of his mouth.

"Hinata….?"

"Yes Sasuke-kun?"

"I …I just want to tell you thanks for staying…." He cursed in his mind that's not what he wanted to tell her.

The Hyuga smiled her cheeks had a shade of pink in them" thank you I'm glad you feel that way, I am happy of being here."

'Damn it I'm going to do it….'

"Hinata?"

"What is it?" she smiled.

The Uchiha quickly went to her and did something that shocked her a lot she was also caught off guard. He was hugging her wrapping his arms around her back pulling her closer wanting to feel her body pressed against his, loving the smell of her hair. Her scent was intoxicating he felt like never letting her go but he knew he had to sadly for him he just wish things could have been different, he was happy with her it was the truth. For Hinata time seems to have stood still as she was in Sasuke's arms, the way he was holding her made her blush so much it's like she was precious to him and he was protecting her with his life. Like her loved her so much that he didn't wanted to let her go, too bad it was wishful thinking from her part. She thought she was having a dream it couldn't be possible that he was hugging her not in a friendship but something more, eventually she gave in and accepted the warm embrace. Sasuke smiled when she accepted the hold he took a sniff at her and slowly reached to her ear, ready to whisper something.

"Thank you for everything goodbye…."

She didn't understood what he meant why he was saying goodbye to her she immediately grew worried. The Uchiha finally broke the embrace staring into her eyes she gasped as she saw that he has activated his sharingan she was caught in his crimson eyes with the three tomoes.

"What Sasuke-kun w….."

She didn't finish because she fell asleep due to the genjutsu he has casted on her, he didn't let her body fell to the ground catching her on time.

"I'm sorry…."

He carried her bridal style and went to her room which it was once Itachi's room he let her use it when she arrived to the house because he didn't wanted his parents' room to be use.

(Scene change time skip)

Sasuke has changed to his ninja uniform he has made sure he had everything he needed shurikens, kunais, scrolls and his sword Kusanagi. He made sure the sword was strapped securely on his back once he has packed everything he took a small scroll from his kunai pouch. He left the pouch on the small table of the room taking a glance at the sleeping Hinata on the bed, his onyx eyes softened for a moment. He left the room before he closed the door he took one final glance at the kunoichi as he eventually closed the door behind him, he returned to his room staring at his nightstand. He was looking at the three pictures that reflected on the greatest moments in his life his family picture, the team seven picture and the picture he took with Hinata with him having his arm wrapped on her shoulder like they were a couple. He gave a smile it was embarrassing on that day but somehow he didn't minded, he touched the picture frame his index finger was touching the Hyuga's face. He sighed before leaving the room and his house.

(Scene change time skip)

(Location: outskirts of Konoha)

Sasuke was staring at the view of the leaf village thinking about all of the memories he shared in the village, including the memories when he returned three years ago. His expression was serious without looking back he vanished into the night, his decision has been made.

He has left Konoha again.

To be continued

I know evil cliffhanger I was planning in doing so yes evil me. It took a while for me to update but here I am again sorry though. Please don't forget to review and thank you for giving me more than a hundred review keep up you people are great. As for the manga I just read the latest chapter 503 god I won't say spoilers but god I cried so much it was an epic and heartbreaking chapter, please go see it now at mangastream. Anyway please review and I will see you all next time farewell.

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