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I do own this story so please don't copy it exactly, but you're welcome to as many of my ideas as you like.

With the greatly apreciated permission of BlackElement7, CrimsonSakuratree I begin writing what I hope will be an amazing Story! (Check out their stories (my inspiration): Not Weak!, Untold Secrets).

Chapter 66

"Well everyone, we're starting back today." Kakashi told the group as they sat, littered about the camp, the next morning.

"Can't wait to be home!!" Naruto yelled excitedly.

"You don't say." Sakura smiled at him. "Yeah, I want missions. Feels like ages since I've been on one..."

Soon everyone had packed up and were racing from branch to branch toward Konoha.

It was about six hours of brisk flight before they saw the gates and Sasuke, despite himself, was the first to start walking.

Sakura saw Genma on duty and quick to question why.

"Genma-kun? What are you doing here? Did you get demoted while I was away?" Sakura asked cheekily.

"No, Sakura-kohai, I did not." Genma chuckled. "All the chunins were rallied to the Academy for some meeting with the fifth. She'd probably like you there."

"Kohai? You'd like that wouldn't you.. What could you possibly teach me." Sakura tapped her chin in mock thought.

Kakashi started walking away, followed by Naruto. "See you later Sakura!!!" He shouted, waving goodbye.

Sakura turned to Itachi and began dragging him off to the Academy.

Sasuke followed after glaring briefly at Genma as if to say I'll teach you to stay away from my Sakura.

Genma always knew to keep a mindful approach with Sakura, but certainly not out of fear of Sasuke.

With Itachi around, there wasn't really an issue of other guys.

They reached the Academy, Sasuke arriving shortly there after, hands still pocketed, expression still complacent.

The crowd parted for Sakura and her dark haired companians as they made their way toward the front.

"Shishou." Sakura said loudly. "What's going on?"

Tsunade turned around and smiled. "Great! They found you. You're just the person I need." The Hokage grinned.

'Oh here we go...' Sakura thought.

"Well, first things first, would you mind getting our audiences attention." Tsunade said.

'Oh she is definetly scheming something.' Maaya sighed.

Sakura turned from her position beside the Hokage to face the bustling crowd of chunins.

"Ninja." Sakura commanded the group of some odd 50 men and women.

There was a sudden cease to any noise as every eye pinned Sakura where she stood.

She took a breath and with a somewhat stern face adressed the assemblage of less-than-semi-elite killers.

"You are proud Shinobi and Kunoichi of Konoha." Sakura paused, eyeing them closely. "So act like it."

She turned back to Tsunade and placed her hand on her hip and rose her eye-brow in an Explanation, now. kind of way.

Before the Fifth could answer Sakura shot another sharp look to the group of ninja, warning them to remain quiet.

"Well Sakura..."

--BlAnCh - So okay.... I'm back. Does this make me a liar, or just indecisive... i probably spelt that wrong.

Good to here from you people. Surprised to see you havn't completely outgrown me as i would have expected. Ta! :P
Soo... is it an epilogue, continue drabble, actual plot change that we're looking for. What do you ppl want from me (dramatic)

And if u do want a plot. does it continue wit sakuras proving herself riff (i think thats dead) or is it about itachi and sasuke's romantic conquest of sakura. We still want itasaku eventually right? or has it changd... i dont think maaya shud really have a love interest other than sakuras but its an interesting idea. O man, im having a brainstrm with myself... oh btw, whats the vote on turning it M rated and ending with a lemon? its certainly an idea. tell me what you think and i'll figure it out