Well here is yet another chapter. I have really been on a roll with ideas for this story and posting them much faster than I had first anticipated I would. So I hope you all enjoy it.

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This chapter was revised on May 17th 2017. Most grammar errors should have been addressed (Hopefully :P) I did a few enhancements and changed a few things around but the story remained unchanged.

Saving old bonds

Chapter 6 (Revised)

Tsunade and her group had been marching towards the port city for the past few days. Tsunade didn't know why but she had an uneasy feeling about this. Something didn't feel right. "Hokage Sama, we are nearing the city." Said Shizune as she began to walk beside Tsunade.

"Let's hurry and get this over with."

"What's the hurry? This is a historic occasion."

"I don't know I just feel like we shouldn't leave the village for too long. I just have this bad feeling."

"You worry too much. The hospital is in Sakura's capable hands and Jiraiya Sama is looking after things while we are gone. Not to mention Naruto and most of our shinobis are home right now. So, the village should be able to handle itself."

"You're probably right but still something is bothering me. So, let's just hurry back home when we are done."

"As you wish Hokage Sama."

Meanwhile back home Naruto had finally been cleared from the Hospital. Sakura was kind of sad because she would sneak away from her shift to talk with him. But his room was empty now and awaiting the next patient. She looked at the clock noting that there was only one hour left in her shift. Perhaps she could go check on Naruto afterwards just to make sure that he was alright. "This is Naruto you're talking about. You know as well as I do that he is doing fine and the only reason you want to 'checkup' on him is because you want to see him again." Sakura once again ignored her inner self and continued on her work. But she was really confused about her feelings. She didn't want to believe her Inner-self but she couldn't deny she had feelings for him either. She let out deep sigh.

"What's wrong forehead?" Ino asked as she approached Sakura from behind.

"I told you to STOP calling me that Ino Pig!" Sakura responded in anger.

"Alright, alright jeez what's got you all pissed off?"

"I just have a lot of things going through my head right now."

"Would it have something to do with a certain orange jump suit blue eyes and blond haired ninja?" Ino asked with a grin.

"And why would he be on my mind?" She said trying to avoid eye contact with Ino.

"Oh I don't know. Maybe it's because you had been in rather high spirits during his stay in the hospital and now that he's gone, well you have been more than irritable. So, do you want to talk about it? Or do I need to keep pushing some more of your buttons; because you know I will do it" Said a grinning Ino.

Sakura wanted to beat Ino so bad right then and there but perhaps she was right. Maybe it was time she talked to someone and Ino is her best friend, well 'girl' friend anyway. "Fine, fine but not here. Let's go somewhere more private, let's go to my office."

Ino nodded as she fallowed Sakura to her office. Sakura sat down in her chair while Ino let herself fall on the couch and put her feet up on the table making herself completely at home.

"Alright we are in private no one can hear us so spill it."

Sakura sighed. "You're so annoying sometimes."

"Yeah, yeah stop stalling or do I need to start calling you forehead in order to get results. So, what's bothering you?"

Sakura fought back an urge to punch Ino. "Alright calm down you win." Sakura took a few seconds to gather her thoughts. "Lately... Actually, perhaps this has been on my mind for the past few years. Whenever I am with Naruto I feel happy, I feel safe...I feel like whatever happens everything will be alright as long as he is there by my side."

"Well he is your teammate you two have been together for many years it's only natural that you feel a special connection with him. It's like me Shikamaru and Choji, I feel safe when they are around because I know they have my back covered. It's almost like were family sometimes."

"No I don't think you understand what I mean it's more than that. The other day I found myself staring at him sleeping in his room. It wasn't until a nurse nudge me asking me if there was something wrong that I realized it was four AM and my shift had ended hours ago."

"Ohh I see now, so what's the problem?"

"What's the problem!?"

"Yeah he has always been crazy about you and now you're starting to have feelings for him. What's wrong with that?"

"The problem is that he is my best friend and he is the one who I can always rely on for anything. What if I acted on my feelings, what if we started going out and something happened? What would become of our friendship? I don't think I could handle losing what we have now…"

"I understand what you are trying to say but your all thinking about what if, stuff that may or may not happen. I have a few what if questions for you. What if you do decide to go through with it and it turns out to be the greatest move you ever made. You two fall madly in love with each other and live a long and happy life together. Or what if you decide not to act on your feelings and some other girl snatches Naruto away from you. Could you handle seeing him with someone else? You can't live your life always thinking what if. Just live your life the way you want to live it. If you love Naruto, then go for it. Don't let something that may never even happen stop you, fallow your heart Sakura." Ino said with a soft smile

Sakura was silent for a moment. "Do you ever still think of Sasuke?" She asked suddenly catching Ino completely off guard.

"why would she bring up Sasuke? She didn't still have feelings for the bastard, did she?!" Ino though to herself. "No, why?"

"Well because…"

"Because of a silly crush I had on him when we were young? I got over that when he decided to abandon us."

"But, when you think about it…Naruto has had a crush on me ever since we were kids…"

"No that is completely different. We had a silly crush on the most popular guy in the village. Naruto has had more than a crush on you. Sure, maybe at first but a crush does not explain everything he does for you. He cares about you, if you asked him to kill someone for you somehow I think he would do it. And in all honesty Sasuke has done NOTHING to keep your or my affection. He treated us like trash from day one. The closes you ever got to him was being accepted as his team member." Ino stopped to look at Sakura. She could tell that she was deep in thought. "Just take it one step at a time maybe go out on a real date with Naruto, see what happens and go on from there."

"Yeah maybe your right. My shift is almost over maybe I should go talk with Naruto."

"Alright now after your date I demand ALL the juicy details understood?"

"Why do you always have to be so nosy?"

"Because it's my job." She said with a huge grin.

Tsunade and Shizune had finally arrived. They could see the huge ship docked.

"Look at the size of that ship!" Tsunade said as she stared at the massive hull.

"Well I guess you would need a big ship to get across the ocean safely."

"And they have an entire fleet of those? This looks more like an invasion then a diplomatic talk."

"Ah Lady Hokage we had been waiting for you." Said a rather large individual.

"Fire lord I am sorry for being late. Have you already met with this Kurokage yet?"

"No, he wanted to wait until the both of us had arrived and now that you have we can proceed. He is waiting for us; we have been invited to board his ship. The city magistrate has already had a visit. He said the ship is remarkable."

Tsunade the Fire lord and an ANBU escort made their way to the docked ship. Two men guarded the entrance both bearing the headband with the moon cress. "Halt, who are you?" Asked the first ninja.

"I am Lady Tsunade Fifth Hokage of the leaf village."

"And I am Koumei the Fire Feudal lord."

The ninja suddenly bowed his head at Tsunade. "My apologies we didn't know who you were. The Kurokage is waiting for you please fallow me."

Tsunade turned to one of her ANBU escorts. "Two of you come with us the rest of you stand guard out here. If you don't hear from us within the next hour, then you know what to do."

"Yes Hokage Sama." The ninja said as he bowed his head to her.

"Being a bit overcautious aren't you lady Hokage?" The Fire lord commented.

"You can never be too careful in these situations my lord." She simply responded.

The moon ninja lead them through the ship until they reached a door where another ninja was standing guard. "The Hokage of the Leaf's fire country is here."

The ninja guarding the door quickly entered while the other one leading the group waited. The ninja came back and opened the door. "The Kurokage will see you now."

Tsunade the Fire lord and the two ANBU escort entered the room. A man with orange hair was sitting as his desk. He wore a black kimono that covered a white shirt and a very large sword sitting on the side of his desk. He smiled at Tsunade "Ah, Lady Hokage you are as beautiful as the rumors say." He said while kissing her hand gently. "My name is Kurosaki Ichigo Kurokage of the moon village of the Night country." (A/N - Yes from bleach :P)

"As the Fire Feudal Lord It is an honor to meet you Kurokage." He said, trying to get some attention as he felt ignored. But the Kurokage gave him little attention.

"What brings you to our side of the world?" Tsunade asked.

"Wanting to meet new people and make new friends of course. Perhaps even establish some trades I am sure that we have things that you could use. And we could ask the same in return"

"Of course we are always looking for new trade partners and friends, isn't that right Lady Hokage?" Said the fire lord who was starting to get irritated with being ignored.

"Of course" Tsunade simply responded while staring into Ichigo's eyes, trying to figure out what he was really up too. For some reason, she couldn't bring herself to trust him. "But if you don't mind me asking that's a mighty fleet of ships you have there. Isn't it a bit much for simple diplomatic talks?"

"Ah yes I can understand how you could see that as a sign of a threat. But truthfully when we left our country we didn't know what we were getting into, how long the trip would be, the dangers we would face. We brought all the supplies we could possibly need to remain at sea for over a year. Food, water, supplies and even parts to repair our ships."

"I see." Tsunade responded. "We'll have you tried some of our local food? I am sure that we could sit down and negotiate these trades at the dinner table."

"Of course, if you give me an hour or so to get ready I will be more than happy to join you for dinner."

"Very well I look forward to our talks." Tsunade and her party left the ship. The Fire lord was more than happy to leave as he was no longer interested in a man who just ignored him. He left informing Tsunade that she was in charge of the negotiations.

End Chapter 6

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