Author's note: Honestly, I have no idea what I'm doing. *munches on cookies* Oh well! I present to you the 3rd chapter! Sorry it took so long. I'm running out of fluff and it's turning into something steamier. Ooops~! But oh well, here's a cookie for waiting! *Gives away cookies*
Chapter 3
The cold breeze blew Sakura's pink locks away from her face as she sat beside the river near the school. She stared sadly at the happy families in the park with her. They looked so happy that it brought tears to her eyes when she thought of her parents. Something passed her line of vision and she stared at the melon twin popsicles in front of her.
"Here, Sakura-chan." The blonde idiot named Naruto grinned at her and broke the Popsicle in half before presenting her the other half. "I'm pretty sure I'm the last guy you want to see right now but you really look like you need a friend." He said as he sat down on the grass beside her. She smiled weakly and took the popsicle with a thank you.
"I heard you're going out with Itachi." Naruto said before scoffing. "You shouldn't date people like him but I guess you have no choice huh? Those damn Uchihas always get what they want." He bit down hard on the popsicle and chewed with annoyance. "But compared to Sasuke-teme, Itachi is not so bad."
Sakura just stared down at her melting popsicle and decided to ask the thing that's been bothering her for a while. "Naruto-kun, why do they hate each other?" She whispered with a heavy heart. "They only have each other... Unlike me who has no one left."
Naruto frowned and looked at the passing family in front of them. "I know how you feel, Sakura-chan. I lost my parents the day I was born. I never knew what kind of people they were." His voice softened as he spoke. "But the Uchihas are different than us. They're born into the Yakuza family. I guess, Sasuke never forgave his brother for what happened when they were younger."
The pinkette turned to Naruto with a surprised look. "Why? What happened?" She asked. The popsicle dripped onto her fingers but she forgot about it. Naruto looked panicked for a second before sighing out loud. "Eh, I'm surprised you didn't hear about that." He looked around before continuing. "The family who rules the Yakuza always has some kind of special abilities. The Uchihas have this sort of ability to be able to copy another person's abilities. Don't ask how. I don't know either but everyone believes it." The blonde shrugged.
Abilities, huh?
"So? Tell me what happened between Sasuke and Itachi." Sakura said with impatience. Naruto looked up with a thoughtful face. "Years ago, there was this big news that the media tried to cover-up but news gets around here fast." He made a circular motion with his hand. "Apparently, Uchiha Itachi killed every single one of his relatives. As in, everyone. Except for Sasuke who witnessed what happened."
Sakura stared wide-eyed at Naruto who looked suddenly angry. "After that, Itachi left the Yakuza family and joined a mercenary group of killers under the name of Akatsuki. They are feared by the people almost as much as the Yakuza family that Sasuke is leader of. It's confusing but that's their story." He sighed and whispered. "I think I should be going now. Itachi's been waiting for you in that black car of his."
Sakura looked around with surprise and saw Itachi climbing out of his car with shades on. He waved at her and gestured for her to go to him. "Go, Ojou-sama." Naruto stood up and bowed down at her. She saw him wink at her and suddenly felt like she knew that guy named Naruto but the whistle that went through the air, stopped her train of thought. Itachi gestured impatiently, making Sakura sigh and ran towards him.
Itachi looked a bit ruffled as he sat beside Sakura without looking at her. He just got out of torturing a member of his little brother's goon and the information he provided didn't sit well with him. He glanced at his girlfriend and saw her fidgeting uncomfortably in her seat. Itachi smiled before calling her. "My cherry blossom." She looked at him surprised and is shocked when Itachi kissed her forehead.
She immediately blushed and looked down. Her training as the Yakuza heir didn't prepare her for things like this. Usually her sensei trains her in the art of manipulating other people to her will and using brute strength if persuasion didn't work. "U-Uhh… Itachi-kun. Where are we going?" She asked with her face all red from embarrassment. It brought another smirk on Itachi's face and he finally relaxed into his seat as he loosened his tie.
"We're going to crash a party." Itachi said with a smile. Sakura's eyes widened and after a few minutes, they arrived in front of a mansion. "But first, we'll need to dress for the occasion." He grabbed her hand and pulled it to his lips so that he could kiss it before they got out of the car. Sakura felt like her face is in constant heat whenever she's with Itachi. "Wow…" She mouthed as they walked up the stairs to the mansion. The building reminded her of her own home and it made her sad just thinking about it.
"This house was sold to us by someone belonging to the East Yakuza when the division of the families started. That's why the structures you will see around here will look familiar." He explained with his bored tone of his before giving Sakura a dark look. "I assure you. This place is far from what you call home."
Before the pinkette could ask why, the door is suddenly opened by a zombie. She jumped back in surprise as the white skin and white-eyed naked guy looked at her and then at Itachi. "Oh… Itachi-kun! The meeting already started without you~!" The white zombie said in a very cheerful voice which further creeps out the pinkette. Itachi brought up their interlinked fingers and said with a serious tone. "I'm bringing my girlfriend into the meeting with me, Zetsu. Tell that to the people in the meeting. I don't want any stray bullets or any violent reaction when they see her."
"Sure, sure~!" The zombie smiled at them before leading them into the mansion with a slightly unbalanced walk. He looked like a drunken person walking home from a bar. Sakura glanced at her 'boyfriend' but he didn't return her look. Instead, he looked serious and a little bit apprehensive. The white zombie brought them in front of a large oak door. He opened it a bit but Itachi just kicked the door open before walking inside with Sakura right behind him.
The whole table went silent as Itachi strode purposely into the room and stopped in front of everyone. "I brought my girlfriend. I think she might help us with our mission to bring down the Yakuza once and for all." He said flatly but with strength. It reminded Sakura of her father's voice whenever he talked to the governors of the Yakuza.
"Who's this girlfriend of yours? Damn it, Itachi! We don't have enough time to deviate from our plans! UN!" A blonde-haired guy that reminds Sakura of Ino suddenly spoke up with a complaint. But everyone just sat there silently, awaiting Itachi's explanation.
He smirked and stepped aside to reveal Sakura. "I brought my girlfriend. The Heiress to the East Yakuza group." The pinkette glared at Itachi for not giving her any warning before turning back to the shocked members of Akatsuki. She stood straighter and put on her Yakuza heiress bitch look before introducing herself. "My name is Haruno Sakura. Yes, I'm the heiress of the East Yakuza group. Before anyone says anything, I'm only doing this because my boyfriend told me that you guys will be able to help me locate my parent's murderers."
There is absolute silence after her statement but it was soon broken by the white-haired guy in the group. He laughed out loud and pointed at her while still chuckling. "Her? The heiress? Stop fucking with us, bastard!" The guy laughed again and it made Sakura bite her lip before approaching the table.
"URUSE!" She yelled before slamming the table with her fist and easily splitting it in half. She removed her fist from the table and cracked it loudly with a small arrogant smile on her face. "So, who wants to laugh?"
Another absolute silence but this time, it was broken by Itachi as he walked towards Sakura's side and pulled her waist towards him. "She's our wild card."
"Our key to finally destroying the corruption in Konoha."