Hello~ im so sorry for taking what im sure feels like years to update. But heres another chapter. Read and review3

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Aizen strolled in his larger form to the hall he and his Hime where at not too long ago. The doors opening for him as he kept his slow pace. Akuma sat there lounging on his chair as he smirked towards the large panther. Aizen frowned coldly towards the man in return showing his dissatisfaction at their reunion.

"Come now Aizen. What have I done to warrant such a welcome from you?" Akuma asked as he stood waking with open arms and a smile towards Aizen who snarled in response stopping Akuman in his tracks as he frowned. "Such a response from you…" he said with a sigh as he looked off towards the window where the sun shined brightly through, illuminating his golden eyes. "Tell me, is she my wife?" Akuma wondered as he turned back towards Aizen.

"I do not know." He answered stiffly as he narrowed his eyes. "I have long forgotten Lady Tsubaki's face but I know her small smile and the pink hair I never saw that she changed to black because of your actions is nothing compared to Sakura's bright features that light up the night sky." Aizen explained as he squinted his eyes in suspicion.

"You never did approve of her as your summoner..." Akuma said off handily as he clenched his fist and narrowed his eyes as thought back to a time long ago.

"Perhaps I did not, she was frail and weak but I protected her none the less even as a small cub…Sakura is nothing like her and if she a reincarnation of her than she is a better version and will not be swayed so easily to stay by your side." Aizen announced his voice deep and calm as he spoke the truth that Akuma refused to hear. "She has a goal and has grown up differently compared to Lady Tsubaki who was meek and followed orders easily with her head down. My Hime is truly align with her summoning, she does as she pleases but cares for those she sees fit. She is much stronger than Tsubaki, the woman who turned against her own and looked away from your wrong doings. Tell me Jashin…was your goal worth her brutal ending?" Aizen asked as he lifted his head up looking down the blacked hair male.

Jashin chuckled darkly. "Her passing was a necessary step. I loved her so deeply and knew she would come back eventually so I just had to wait those oh so painful years. But she has returned, even without your confirmation I know Sakura is her and I know she is better. I have followed her through her years watching as she cried. She was so much like Tsubaki in her youth with her tears as she looked down following orders; but my has she blossomed into a more beautiful flower than Tsubaki would have ever been. Sakura is truly more fitting to stay by myside as a goddess and I will ensure she will." Jashin said quietly his voice flowing through the quiet room as though it was a soft melody. Closing his eyes he brushed his hair back walking past Aizen who's head followed his movement his guard not dropping. "Tell me does your heart twinge with a slight pain? You refer to Sakura as your Hime while Tsubaki had clawed at the title only to be called Lady by your kind even though she was a true Hime by birth." Jashin asked as he stopped before the wide double doors looking over his shoulder to watch Aizen who looked away in thought.

"No, humans use that term for what they deemed a better blood line of people, no matter how dark and twisted that line of blood is. We use it for those worthy of it, those who will take care of their people and have the power to do so. The weak do not deserve it." Aizen explained as Jashin smirked with a small chuckle.

"We are in agreement then." Jashin said as Aizen racked his brain for any instances in the past where Jashin had indeed called Tsubaki hime but could find none. It seemed his human emotions loved someone he deemed weak and seeing someone who was the reincarnation of one he loved much stronger pleased him greatly, considering Sakura had similar features the God had favor in his women was an added bonus. Looking back Aizen huffed to find that Jashin was no longer in the room with him.

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Sakura awoke with a groan burying herself deeper into the pillow ignoring the nudging on her side but flew up when a small paw tapped her cheek startling her. Ryo flying off her chest at her sudden movements but landing gracefully on his feet at the edge of her bed as he turned to look at her with a pout.

Turning her head as she was still attempting to wake up fully as she jumped at Aizen's large head greeted her face to face. "I am not that ugly Hime." He said annoyed as she placed her hand her chest flopping back down as she tried to calm her racing heart. "No you don't. Get up." Aizen order her as his teeth grabbed her blanket dragging it off her bed as she groaned when the cold air assaulted her skin. Ryo simple walked as the blanket moved under him managing to stay in the same place even though he took hurried steps not to fall off with the blanket. Jumping forward as the end reach him he landed on Sakura's chest sitting on it as he pawed her chin once more.

"Fine! Fine! im up, im up!" Sakura said annoyed as Aizen had begun to nudge her head with his in order to get her up. She lifted Ryo off as she sat up stretching with a yawn while she looked around the room. Two pairs of feline eyes watched as she stood with a stretch once more ignoring the knock at her door. She lifted an eyebrow looking at it confused before staring back at Aizen as if he had the answer to her unasked question.

"You are to be at dinner soon." Aizen clarified with a huff as he nudges her towards the door as her eyes lit up with the thought of food. Opening the door, she was surprised to see several maids behind it with their heads bowed down. "May I help you?" she asked her voice soft as she tensed at the trio standing before her unaware of their intentions.

"Hello my Lady, Lord Akuma has sent us to assist you with preparing for dinner." The one in front answered as they looked up smiling. "Your bath is ready if you can follow us." She continued stepping aside as the two followed suit to allow Sakura room to step out from behind the door.

Sakura stood with her mouth open as Aizen shrunk once more walked through the gap her feet had as Ryo followed after him, she turned towards the two silently pleading for help. "Enjoy your bath Hime, I have some business to attend to. Ryo will be with you for the time being." Aizen said over his shoulder, hearing his name Ryo stopped in his tracks turning back around and sitting watching with wide eyes as the maids awed at him. With a sigh she nodded closing the door behind her gesturing for the maids to lead the way. She had assumed she would receive clothes from them and get ready by herself, she was not expecting this. Ryo watched her walk away as he turned glaring at the innocent looking red panda that watched from the tree. Turning with a hmph he rushed to Sakura jumping elegantly as he landed on her shoulder.

Her eyes were wide when she walked in to a huge porcelain like bath room with a step in tub that went into ground. It was like a spa for nobles and for just a second she thought she did not deserve such treatment.

The maids stripped her much to her surprise as Ryo chuckled at her blushed face as she yelled a hey till she sat in the tub covering her chest in surprise at her sudden nudeness. She was not expecting that at all. They had the tub filled with different liquids meant to enhance her natural smell and not add to it as their lord had a sensitive nose. They washed and cleaned her hair and she swore she was in heaven especially when they massaged her hands and feet. She felt so relaxed and was tempted to stay in the warm water forever but they dragged her out drying her as they ignored her protest.

She sat in a silk long robe that was black in color with gray accents as they brushed her long hair even trimming the dead ends seeing as she had yet to do it herself. Ryo watched her with wide eyes as they did her hair and to no surprise little make up as they giggled amongst themselves.

Sakura blinked as she was pulled left and right as they dressed her, they didn't allow her to look in a mirror till the end and based off Ryo's fascination she probably looked beautiful.

Moving her Infront of the large mirror with her eyes closed she opened them slowly as her mouth fell open. She wore a black kimono with a gray lining and a gold obi, the design of it was pink soft cherry blossoms as well as a grey and gold dragon that decorated the bottom of it. it was a simple design but was flawlessly executed with details. Her hair was half up in a simple but complicated design as she had pins decorating it with black and pink designs. Her make up kept very light as the maids who had gushed over her said she did not need any. They simple tinted her already pink lips a slightly darker color as well as adding some highlight to make certain parts of her face pop out a little more.

Turning to her side she looked at her profile, the many layers of the kimono hinder some movement but she didn't mind as the look pleased her, they had straighten the hair that was part of the up do as well as her bangs, the highlight they did gave her soft features a sharper look but she still look so delicate. They put her feet in traditional sandals, they had worried her steps would be loud when Sakura had told them she hadn't walked in a pair for many years but after her first loud couple of steps they soon went silent as she gotten use to them once more.

"Sakura-hime! You look beautiful!" Ryp gushed as the maids left for a moment as he walked around her appreciating the kimono and her. Sakura smiled as she bent down petting the kitten once with a soft thank you. Turning her head as she heard a maid shriek in surprise at first she was worried until she saw Aizen in his large form once more.

"I have come to escort you to the dinning hall." Aizen announced as his eyes trailed over her form. His heart clenching for a moment at her innocent looked reminding him briefly of Tsubaki. With a nod and a bow thanking the three maids for their help she left with Aizen at her side as Ryo bounced off to find his siblings.

"You look beautiful Hime." He complemented her during their walk. She smiled at him thanking him as he led her through the home. "Do not let your guard down in his presence. I do not trust him." Aizen advised as they stopped by the large double doors. Sakura turned towards Aizen in surprise as he nodded. "As a result I have brought someone to sit with us during dinner, do not be alarmed." He spoke as the door open, nodding to her he walked forward while Sakura watched him. Breathing in deeply she stepped forward her hands held in front of her as she held her head high silently thanking the lessons she had with Tsunade.

Etiquette with Tsunade was hell as she was taught proper ways to move in a Kimono in case the Kage meet required it for dinners. The lesson's brutal but she was taught how to properly act, move and eat. Tsunade and Shizune were very proud as Tsunade would wipe an imaginary tear when she told Sakura that she reminded her of her grandmother, Mito.

Jashin's head snapped up as his eyes narrowed towards Aizen for a brief moment, until his eyes softened as they landed on Sakura who acted every bit as Tsubaki did the only difference she didn't stare at the ground, no her head was high as she walked in bowing to him first in respect before sitting keeping her face cool even though her eyes widen at the sight of none other than Deidara and Sasori.

"Sakura-san, I did not know you had two guards with you. Aizen had notified me of them not too long ago. If you had mentioned it during our earlier meet I would have rooms set up for them earlier." Jashin explained.

"Lord Akuma I apologize it seems to have slipped my mind as these two as well as some others are constantly watching me switching rotation." Sakura explained as Sasori narrowed his eyes towards Aizen who stared back unfazed. "I assume they will be changing out soon isn't that right Dei-kun? Can you remind me who is next on your rotation, I always lose track of it." Sakura asked with a smirk as Sasori's eyes flew to Deidara next to him, both wearing a simple Yukata, both black with red trimmings and red obi.

Deidara looked at Sasori who narrowed his eyes silently telling him not to say anything. "I believe it will be Itachi and Kisame next, they should be here in three or so days." Deidara said with a sigh. Kakuzu was informed of them acting as her guards per Aizen's request and the moment the old man heard it will mean they wouldn't spend funds on food and a place to stay he was ecstatic. So ecstatic that he ordered the two to go along with whatever the cat wanted and even took the money given to them away as Pein sighed agreeing with the male not wanting to deal with another argument.

"Interesting, well I hope you will enjoy your stay here. which will be how long?" Jashin asked as several servants walked out each carrying a dish in their hand stopping by everyone's side before placing it before them in unison.

"I am not-" Sakura began but stopping as Aizen interrupted.

"Only a couple of days, my Hime would probably have other matters to attend to by then I'm sure." Aizen challenged as Jashin looked over at him, their eyes glaring at one another in a silent battle.

"Oh that's nearly not enough time do everything my land has to offer, please you must reconsider Sakura-san. I shall personally escort you to the best hot springs and restaurants all private tours ofcourse no one to brother you." He explained reaching for her hand that laid flat on the table placing his on top of it holding her hand gently. "So please reconsider Sakura-san." He said softly as he smiled towards her, her face immediately blushing at the contact.

"Lord-" Sakura began but stopping as Jashin shook his head no. "Akuma?" she asked testing to see if that is what he wanted, when he nodded yes removing his hand he waited patiently for her to continue with what she had originally meant to say. "You may call me Sakura as well then Akuma, but I must agree with Aizen. However if nothing pops up that catches my attention I will extend my stay." Sakura said with a smile.

"I will ensure your first outing will make want to stay. Maybe you'll have such a good time that you would wish to stay forever." He said with a chuckle as he turned toward his food his eyes not leaving Sakura as laughed along with him.

"I'm sure I would love to stay here forever, it is beautiful but I have things that still require my attention." Sakura explained with a small smile as she ate a vegetable humming at the taste, unaware of the tense atmosphere provided by Aizen and the Akatsuki duo.

Sakura was playing a game with the devil and she was very unaware of it. "I hope we will be able to accompany you as well Lady Sakura. I know we are in a safe area but it would ease this guard's heart to not leave your side during your time here." Sasori said as he glared at Akuma knowing that Akuma was really the god the idiotic priest seemed to worship. Jashin looked over with narrow eyes as he smiled towards him.

"Ofcourse you guards should come, as I know they always keep a great distance to not attract attention so I shall escort her throughout the village." He said as Deidara narrowed his eyes well each glaring at the black hair man who smiled in return. Sakura moaned as a piece of meat hit her mouth closing her eyes unaware of all three heads snapping towards her in shock as Aizen sighed use to her and the love of food she had. "Sakura, it seems you like the food my chef has provided." Jashin said as her eyes flew open unaware she had made a noise when she ate a piece of the meat. Blushing she nodded her head towards him unaware of their earlier conversation as the plate had captured her attention. "By all means during your stay I shall provide any food you wish to try, so please don't hesitate to let me know." He said sweetly as a soft smile filled his features.

Not use to such attention from a male, a lord at that, Sakura blushed heavily as she nodded going back to eating as Deidara clenched his fist in anger. Finishing the plate Sakura sighed happily, she truly was in heaven and would love to stay here if she could. Living a life of luxury with a handsome- wait handsome? She thought as she turned blushing as she study Akuma. He was a handsome man very sweet as well. As if he sense her staring he turned his gold eyes piercing her green gem ones as he smiled kindly at her.

Her face immediately red at the smile as she turned back to her plate. Aizen noticing the interaction glared heavily at Jashin who smirked in return. Jashin had watched Sakura and notice the love she had desired much like Tsubaki was in her youth and as adult. As Sakura grew older and became more independent he had returned to her world eagerly awaiting for her to stumble on his lands. He established himself quickly in hopes that her stumbling on his land would happen soon.

He however was not expecting her to suddenly leave her home and become a killer. He just happen to be glancing at the bingo book and saw her in it. his eyes had widen so much that he order any information about her and her new alias be sent to him immediately. He was oh so pleased at her killing and healing, his new woman was nothing like the old. She was so much better and killed oh so many it made his heart accelerate as his pants grew stiff when he stared heavily at her new photo. He had originally wanted who ever it was to commission a piece of Sakura for him but decided against it when he learned the woman was the one Sakura went to for her bounty kills. He rather keep her favorite office as is since she always made her way back to that specific one.

He was tempted to have her come to his lands earlier knowing that since she had no ties it would be easier to convince her to stay with him. But imagine his surprise when the large panther next to her photo was none other than the cub that followed Tsubaki around. It completely put a wrench in his plans but nonetheless the cub had brought her to him once more so it was something he was willing to overlook.

"I guess it works out then, Aizen usually travels back after a couple of days to check on his realm and its about the time. Which means you guys 'escorting' me would work out giving him a peace of mind while hes away." Sakura said with a shrug as she watched her empty plate leave as desert was set before her with shiny eyes. She grabbed her fork taking a small piece of the cake as she ate a bite her eyes widening at the flavor. Aizen stiffened as Sakura said he would have to leave soon as well as Sasori and Deidara. Sasori thinking that she truly was stupid and couldn't read a room or that she was such a food enthusiast that she didn't notice the tense atmosphere.

Jashin simply smiled as he looked at Aizen who glared at him. "That works wonderfully Sakura, I promise to show you a wonderful time. Don't you worry Aizen she will be kept safe and sound under my watchful eye. Even though mi sure she doesn't need it." Jashin announced as he took a small bite of the cake watching the way Sakura nodded in agreement waving her fork around.

"Exactly! I'm more than capable of taking care of myself. I really don't need you guys walking around with me." Sakura agreed unaware of the way Jashin eyes widen not expecting her to suggest that she didn't need him. Aizen smirked towards the man who eyes flickered at him narrowing in warning that Aizen paid no mind to.

"Prehaps you are right Hime, maybe this will be a wonderful time and opportunity to walk around without someone with you for once. Im sure your guards will agree with me." Aizen said ignoring the way Jashin put his fork down glaring at the two other males who smiled at him.

"Ofcourse Lady Sakura, if you believe you will be safe we shall let you go on your own. But if Akuma-san insist he goes with you then we shall be going as well." Sasori said as him and Aizen nodded at one another in understanding,

"Well, if that is what Sakura wishes." Jashin said with a smile as he grabbed her hand once more. "I wont deny you it, however if you choose to keep me by your side and show you my home I would not mind that even more than the latter. Please think about it and inform me in the morning of your decision." He finished as Sakura nodded dumbly.

This guy is good Deidara thought angrily.

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Sakura stretched waking up as she glanced around her temporary room. It was beautiful and large, he definitely put her in a room fit for a lady as it had a sit down area a huge bed and a vanity and dressing area as well as her own bath. After dinner the two Akatuski members followed her and Aizen, the three encouraging her to spend the next day alone which she snapped at them that she could spend time with the older male if she wanted.

It ended with her shutting the door in all their faces with a huff before cracking it open to allow Aizen to slip through in his small form. She had cuddled with him falling asleep prompting him to go home for awhile and spend time with his people. He listened to her leaving her side when she was deep asleep careful not wake her.

There was a timid knock on her door forcing her to leave the comfort of her bed as she answered it and was surprise to see one of the maids who helped her get ready the previous nights standing there.

"Good morning Lady Sakura, Lord Akuma has asked if you wished for his company during your outing today." She said as she smiled brightly. Sakura returned the smiled easily at the timid maid.

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A/N:

Thank you all for being patient with me, I hope you all enjoyed this small update im still currently undecided if I do want her to go with Jashin lol

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