Saturday, November 19, 2005

Anime Lyrics: Naruto
2nd Opening Song

Sung by : Asian Kung-fu Generation
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fumikomuze akuseru kake hiki wa naisa sou dayo
youru wo nukeru
nejikomu sa saigo ni sashihiki zero sa sou dayo
hibi wo kezuru



Hit the gas! There's no need to finagle, oh yeah!
We'll go all through the night.
I'll complain at the end, the balance is zero, oh yeah!
We'll whittle the days away...

kokoro wo sotto hiraite gyutto hiki yosetara
todokuyo kitto tsutau yo motto sa aa



When you open your heart a little, and pull someone close to you,
Your feelings will surely reach them deeper, yeah...

iki isoide shiboritotte
motsureru ashi dakedo mae yori zutto sou tokue



Hurry it up! Wring it out!
Though my legs are all tangled, they will surely take me far...

ubaitotte tsukandatte
kimi ja nai nara imi was naniosa



Even if I steal it and manage to grasp it,
If it isn't you, then what's the point?

dakara motto motto motto haruka kanata



So I'll go further and further away!

[fumikomuze akuseru kake hiki wa naisa sou dayo
youru wo nukeru
nejikomu sa saigo ni sashihiki zero sa sou dayo
hibi wo kezuru



Hit the gas! There's no need to finagle, oh yeah!
We'll go all through the night.
I'll complain at the end, the balance is zero, oh yeah!
We'll whittle the days away...

kokoro wo sotto hiraite gyutto hiki yosetara
todokuyo kitto tsutau yo motto sa aa



When you open your heart a little, and pull someone close to you,
Your feelings will surely reach them deeper, yeah...

iki isoide shiboritotte
motsureru ashi dakedo mae yori zutto sou tokue



Hurry it up! Wring it out!
Though my legs are all tangled, they will surely take me far...

ubaitotte tsukandatte
kimi ja nai nara imi was naniosa



Even if I steal it and manage to grasp it,
If it isn't you, then what's the point?

dakara haruka kanata]



So I'll go far into the distance...

itsuwaru ko do ni nareta kimi no sekai wo
murizubusu no sa shiroku shirou



Your world will become a thing of deceit
painted all in white...
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Chapter 6 - Jealous
“Any luck yet?” The brunette haired girl asked.

“Nope. This mission is so not cool… but it’s kind of stirring walking in the dark.” The other girl with black hair replied.

It was completely dark outside and mostly everybody in Konoha was sleeping. The sky was clear and the stars were glistening. The only people awake were the partiers and the drunkards. Two years ago in Konoha, several dance clubs were created and the clubs grew in popularity with young adolescents in the face of all the complaints from the elder age group. The elders argued that these clubs would corrupt their generation of children, and the corruption would carry on down through the generations. However, Tsunade supported the dance clubs. Since she had a history of drinking and gambling, she thought the clubs would provide a good alternative for gambling and the drinking of alcohol. Once the hokage approved, the three dance clubs settled in. Two of the dance clubs were composed of both techno and trance, and the other one was mainly dance, rock and soft rock. The younger teenagers preferred rock, but the adolescents surprisingly favored the techno style of music. The techno clubs would run in the evening and most of the night on the weekends.

The three barely dressed girls walked around the corner of the wooden fence that was set up as perimeter for the ninja academy.

“Maybe we should split up again and cover more territory.” The dark brown hair girl suggested.

“Okay. Let’s do that and meet back here in one… wait… be quiet… someone’s coming… …” She noticed a boy and girl walking towards them. “Is that Naruto-niichan?” The black hair girl was shocked.

“Yeah! He looks a lot different though. Who is that with him? I’ve seen her before… It looks like they need help with carrying things. Want to help?” The brunette whispered.

“Wait… I got an idea…” The black locks girl giggled evilly. “Let’s try to see if his ‘girlfriend’ gets jealous if we flirt with him. Come on, it will be fun!”

“You’re so immature. But I like it! I’ll do all the dirty work since you two would probably feel uncomfortable doing it.” The brunette agreed.

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All three of the girls were wearing denim mini skirts, and they had tops that showed off their naked waists. The three eye-catching girls walked up to Naruto.

“Hi cutie. What you doing in the middle of the night carrying all that stuff?” The black locks asked.

The three girls walked in between Naruto and Sakura and blocked her off from him. “Oh, hey there. We were just moving her belongings to where I live.” Naruto replied.

“I see. Hmm, well, after you’re done, want to go party with us?” The brunette insisted. “Party? Sounds fun but I really need some sleep and…”

“Ah, come on, it will be better than fun! I promise…” The brunette then wrapped her left arm around his neck and placed her right arm on his waist. She then looked at Naruto with a very seductive look and moved her body close to his. Naruto couldn’t help but blush and he glanced over at her breast, which was partially exposed.

Sakura looked disgusted with the rowdy girls and shrieked, “Leave him alone! He needs his rest.”

The three girls disregarded her and they started to get closer to Naruto putting their arms around him in the process. The brunette slipped her hand underneath Naruto’s shirt and started caressing his waist. “Ugh…” Naruto murmured. Her hand then went underneath Naruto’s pants and briefs and started to rub his skin around his genitals. Naruto was so embarrassed because his dick was starting to get hard and he would have a boner soon. He was just about to push them all off of him until he saw Sakura’s face.

Sakura was gritting her teeth together and her body was very stiff. Her bicep muscles started to bulge out of her arms and her eyes glared at the brunette’s hand touching Naruto’s genitival area. The jealous pink-haired kunoichi darted towards Naruto and grabbed the brunette’s wrist wringing it hard enough to break it. She then brought her other fist back and started to pound her face in. “Don’t touch him you slutty bitch!” Sakura screeched at the top of her lungs. Naruto tried to hold her back but she unintentionally elbowed him in his kisser. He started to see spots and he could still hear the powerful smacks that his outraged friend was delivering to the brunette.

“Stop hurting Moegi-chan! Please stop! STOP!” The girls cried and tried to hold back Sakura.

‘Moegi!’ Naruto was shocked and then suddenly realized who they were. Naruto then tackled Sakura to the ground in order to immediately stop the fight.

“Naruto?” Sakura was shaking. She then started to look bewildered over what she did and started weeping uncontrollably.

Naruto looked back and saw a vast cloud of smoke… He ran inside and saw Konohamaru and Udon sitting beside Moegi. “Moegi! Can you hear me? Moegi-chan!” Konohamaru screamed.

“What were you guys thinking? Don’t you know how strong Sakura is? She could kill you if you get her angry!” Naruto exclaimed.

“Naruto-niichan, help Moegi! She’s unconscious, her nose is bleeding and it looks broken!” Konohamaru begged. Naruto came over to get a closer look at Moegi. “Oh my word! She looks like a bloody pulp! I never knew Sakura would go crazy!” Naruto cried out. “Let’s get her to a hospital!”

“No, wait!” Sakura ran towards Moegi-chan.
“Naruto, she’s crazy! Keep her away!” Konohamaru pleaded.

“No! I just want to help…” said the whimpering pink-haired girl. Everybody looked baffled and worried at the same time. “You, help? What can you do? Help her what? Die?” Konohamaru replied.

Sakura ignored the comment and shoved everyone out of the way. She then leaned over Moegi with her tears dropping on Moegi’s clothes. “I need room everybody.” Sakura then checked her pulse as well as the breathing and she felt relieved and sighed. “Thank God! I can heal most of her wounds but she may have a headache for a long time… She’ll probably be unconscious for a long time as well.”

Sakura then accumulated green chakra in both her hands and started to glide her fingers across her bruised up face. Moegi’s arms and legs convulsed while the medic-nin tried her best to heal her beat up face and her bloody nose.

“What are you doing to her?” Udon worriedly asked. “I’m trying to stop her internal bleeding and her nose from bleeding. Naruto, I need you to hold her head, and I need you two to hold her legs and arms.” Sakura replied.

After five minutes, Sakura was breathing heavily from chakra exhaustion and Moegi’s face was starting to look better. Her nose stopped bleeding but her eyes were still battered. Sakura then twisted her nose back in place. “Come on; let’s go before anyone sees us. Moegi will have to stay at Naruto’s for tonight because I don’t want anyone to know about this.”

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Naruto, Udon, and Konohamaru helped carry Sakura’s belongings and Sakura carried Moegi. After speed walking for two blocks, they finally reached Naruto’s apartment. Once they got inside, Naruto set down the fold-up mattress and laid it right next to the bed. Sakura then carefully laid Moegi down on it because the regular bed wasn’t set up and it was too dangerous because she might fall off of it. Sakura still couldn’t believe what she did to this poor girl and she had teardrops falling from her eyes. Sakura was frustrated over herself for acting violently all the time when people pissed her off.

Naruto, Udon, and Konohamaru just sat on the couch not knowing what to say and watched Sakura cry until someone spoke up. After a while, Konohamaru stood up and sat down beside Sakura. “Sakura-neechan, we didn’t mean for it to go this far. It was only meant to be a simple joke. I didn’t know that Moegi would stick her hand down Naruto’s…”

“It’s alright.” Sakura replied not knowing what else to say. Konohamaru then stuck his hand on Sakura’s leg to comfort her. Sakura then looked back at him in the eyes and noticed he was sorry. “I’m sorry.” Konohamaru apologized.

Sakura then embraced Konohamaru and said, “I’m sorry too.” Sakura then noticed that she put his head right in her breast and saw him blushing. “You pervert!” She said jokingly and punched him lightly on the shoulder. “What was your name again?” Sakura asked.

“Konohamaru; I’m the grandson of the Third.” He answered proudly. “That’s cool…” Sakura paused. “Konohamaru-kun, would you promise to not tell anyone about this? If you do, I could get in big trouble and lose my job.”

Konohamaru hesitated and looked over at Moegi who was in pretty bad shape. He felt very bad for Moegi and some part of him wanted revenge. But then he knew that he would get in trouble as well if he did tell anybody, and he also was starting to like Sakura as a friend. “Okay, I won’t tell anyone, but don’t mention to anyone about what we did on our mission; deal?”

“Deal. What was the mission you were on?” Sakura was curious. “It’s a C-class mission. There recently have been reports of rape around Konoha, and Tsunade-sama wanted us to pose as innocent lovely girls in order to capture the culprit. So far, we haven’t had any luck. Right now, a lot more teenage girls go walking around at night because of the new dance clubs that were put in in Konoha two years ago.”

“Hmm… dance clubs… I’ve heard something about them from Tsunade-sama. She said something about the new type of music called techno… do you know what it sounds like?”

“Yeah. We went to the techno club called ‘Gomi Gomi Dotabata’ (Trash Trash Noise). There was lots of kunoichis there that had barely anything on, and the boys were all over them. The music had a crazy feeling to it; it made me feel like partying all night long. Maybe we should all go together sometime!”

“It sounds sort of scary considering the fact that the boys are all over the girls, and I’m not the kind of person who dresses that scanty.” Sakura replied.

Naruto was now interested in the conversation. “But what’s the harm in trying it once? I’m sure the boys won’t tear your clothes off while you’re dancing.”

Sakura then glared at Naruto. “I’m sure there are some perverts out there who want to see me naked.” Naruto then blushed and said, “What makes you think I’m one of them?”

“I never said anything about you being one of them! Well, now that you mention it, are you?” Sakura jokingly asked. “Hey, unlike most boys, I can control myself.” Naruto replied arrogantly.

Sakura was in her flirty mood and said, “So you can handle me sleeping in the same bed as you for tonight?” Everybody’s eyes were looking at Naruto and waiting for his response… Naruto turned his head to hide his red face. “Sure. I won’t even come near you.” Sakura felt hurt inside from his response. She wanted him to be close to her as they were earlier this morning. She wanted to taste his lips again. “I don’t have a problem with that. I’ll do the same.” Sakura lied.

“Humph…” Naruto scoffed. “Hey, Konohamaru and Udon; you going to stay here overnight to watch over your friend?” Konohamaru and Udon nodded at each other. “Sure, we’ll sleep on the floor, since we’re used to camping outside all the time.” Udon said. Naruto laughed. “If you insist. Here, you can use my blanket and sleeping bag. I’ll just use the sheets for tonight.”

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After Naruto and Sakura brushed their teeth, everybody went to sleep. Naruto was the one closest to the window and Sakura was on the far opposite side of the bed.
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Sakura had a hard time getting used to the bed so she would squirm around and wake up a couple of times during the night. In her so called sleep, Sakura kept on instinctively searching for a comfortable spot to lie on. She finally had found it. She could finally now peacefully sleep…

-Cough- -Cough- -Cough-

Udon suddenly coughed and awakened Sakura. ‘What? Where am I?’ She then turned her head and saw Naruto sleeping right beside her… Her arm was wrapped around his waist! She then remembered what Moegi did to Naruto and was jealous that she touched him. Sakura couldn’t control herself and her hand went underneath Naruto’s silk pajama shirt. She could feel his nice soft skin and his nice muscular abs. ‘Wow! I never knew he was this sexy! It’s so tempting!’ She then lightly caressed his abs trying not to wake Naruto up. Sakura unexpectedly remembered the most disturbing thought. She’d seen Moegi putting her hand underneath Naruto’s briefs. Although she knew it was a joke, Sakura was still jealous that Moegi got to feel down there and she, herself, didn’t. Now was the time to act! Now was time to get revenge! Her hand covertly made its way down to his pant ridge, and she pressed down on his skin to get underneath the elastic seam of his pants and briefs. Sakura started to tense up and started to worry more concerning whether Naruto was going to wake up to find her touching him. But she kept on going. Her hand was now feeling his pubic hair. Sakura was afraid to go any further, but she couldn’t stop now! ‘Oh my… Naruto… please don’t wake up! Please don’t!’

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Chapter 5 – No Ramen
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS CLASSIFIED

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This information is strictly only to be seen by the following people:
Legendary Sannin - Gondaime - Tsunade-sama
Legendary Sannin - Jiraiya-sama
And all other future hokages

All others who illegally read the following and are caught will be severely punished.

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Tsunade’s [Gondaime] Medical Opinion and Analysis

Patient: Uzumaki Naruto
Patient status: Currently now resting and is in fair condition
Doctor/Caretaker: Haruno Sakura

Diagnosis: Uncertain
Diagnosis possibilities (if unknown diagnosis): shock, malnutrition, exacerbation from training, potential failure of the entire cardiovascular system, severe nightmares that traumatize his mental and physical aspects of his body…

Related Family Illnesses: Family unidentified

Treatment recommended: diet consisting of healthy foods, sleep, support from friends, daily check-up of vital signs, blood-work, and chakra treatment for his heart.

Comments: Uzumaki Naruto is a very special boy. Despite his idiocy in his young age, he really is growing to be quite the hard-worker and thinker. His training with Jiraiya-sama has proven him to be very strong and fast. His determination to become hokage has not faded away over time. He is probably more determined now than ever before. His love for his friends, especially Sakura, has not changed.

However, despite all his vigor, Naruto’s mind is vulnerable to psychotic breakdowns and his body has a hard time defending against them. In addition, his diet is not nearly enough to sustain him as a ninja, let alone hokage. He sets his goals very high and therefore puts an overdue amount of anxiety on himself. He is also hassled with Sakura’s wish for Sasuke to return to Konoha, and he feels it is his responsibility to rescue Sasuke and at the same time protect his best friend Sakura. All this pressure could lead to many panic attacks, the inability to retain knowledge, the inability to make decisions wisely, rapid involuntary movements, slower thought processes, and ( in extreme cases) shock. Even though most ninja are trained to deal with a death of a friend, I suspect that Naruto will not be able to take such a pain in his heart, giving that he only has a few close friends. Yet, Naruto’s weaknesses can be treated and eventually cured. If he eats right, trains his self to tolerate all his emotional stress, and finds some time to meditate everyday; then he will be more confident in himself and will find inner peace despite all his emotional crises. However, he needs one more thing in order to be complete. I’ve been around Naruto long enough to know that he needs someone to support him, care for him, and even love him. Right now, I believe that Sakura is good candidate to fit that position. However, if she chooses to still pursue Sasuke, who is greedy for power and vengeance, and rejects Naruto as her love, who cares greatly for her, then the possibilities of Naruto having a serious mental breakdown increase dramatically and his odds for becoming hokage drop like a stone. This is also another reason why I let Sakura be a caretaker for Naruto, so they can have a better chance of showing their feelings for each other and Naruto can proceed on with his life. It would be harder on Naruto if Sakura died without telling Naruto that she loves him than it would be if she died and said she loved him before that. Actually, either way would be hard on Naruto, but if he knows that Sakura loved him and gave up his life for him, I feel he would take his sadness and use it for good.

Are these good and accurate predictions on Naruto’s future reactions? Well, surprisingly, I have experience with hokages and their love problems. Around twenty years ago, I talked a lot to Yondaime over his love issues, and tried to offer him advice on how to handle his bottled up feelings. Despite that he would never mention her name; I got a pretty good idea on what the whole situation was about. He told me he couldn’t handle being rejected by her, and that he would go crazy if she did. Luckily, I noticed that Yondaime was starting to feel better about his self, and I asked him what happened in his love life. He just said to me, “thanks.” And so I got the impression that Yondaime’s sweetheart told him that she loved him. I don’t know the reason why Yondaime never told anyone her name, but I suspect there was some family connection between his love and the village congress; and that connection, who was probably in an very influential position, would possibly prevent him from ever becoming hokage by encouraging others to never elect Yondaime. And now, I bring up a very important point that could be dead wrong or right on target. I believe that Yondaime’s sweetheart was pregnant. It may be a possibility that she died from giving birth to her son/daughter or she died from the Kyuubi’s attack. Or it is also a possibility that she could be still alive and around. Conversely, if Yondaime felt awful about sealing the Kyuubi in one of the kids that wasn’t directly blood related, then would he feel better if he sealed the Kyuubi inside his own lineage? Given the options that Yondaime had, I feel that this was his only choice. I strongly feel that Yondaime would try to pass his responsibility to his own son/daughter instead of passing it to some helpless orphan. This makes me conclude, along with all their similarities to support my view, that Yondaime’s son, not daughter, is indeed Uzumaki Naruto.

Candidly,
Gondaime Tsunade

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“What? ! You…u… will become my… caretaker?” Naruto blurted out not thinking on what he was saying.

‘Did I hear her correctly? Did she just say she’ll become caretaker? That means… she’ll be living with me!’ Naruto leapt for joy inside. Naruto tried to wipe the irreversible smile off his face and tried to act like he was not enthused. Naruto learned while training to control his feelings so that Sakura would not be so disgusted with him.

“Is something wrong with that Naruto? I mean I can’t really back out now.”

“No, it’s fine. I understand how Tsunade must be worried about me. It’s interesting that she sent you though.” Naruto replied.

“Actually…” Sakura tried to hide her red face by pretending she was picking up something from the floor. “I was the one who…” Sakura realized what she was going to say and stopped herself from saying anything else. “Oh… never mind… forget it.”

“Okay, so when are you moving in here?” Naruto curiously asked and was ignorant on what Sakura was going to say because he was too excited over the fact that she was staying with him.

“Actually, I’ll be staying at your place tonight.” Sakura shyly replied wondering what Naruto’s reaction would be.

‘Whoa… Sakura… staying at my place… this could get interesting real fast… No! I shouldn’t think like that… damn hormones! Nothing is going to happen between us, and I don’t want to force anything upon Sakura. Plus, Sakura won’t allow it… but then again she doesn’t seem sad about the fact that she is staying over here for the night.’ Naruto thought to himself.

“Are you sure you’re comfortable staying over here? After all, my apartment is pretty small! And where are you going to sleep? I guess I can sleep on the floor and you can sleep on the bed.” Naruto tried to pry the answers out of her.

“Oh. Don’t worry about it. I’ll get used to it… After all, it is a job. And about the bed, I have a fold up mattress that I’ll bring over. You’ll have to help me unpack soon. And uh… Tsunade said that I have medical authority over you. So you have to follow my guidelines regarding your health, which includes your diet, sleep, and even your training. Sorry about that, but it’s for the best. Here is a list of guidelines that I have set up.” Sakura then handed Naruto a list of guidelines, or rules so to say, that Naruto had to follow.

‘I knew it! There had to be a catch with Sakura staying over! Hopefully the list isn’t that dreadful.’ Naruto wondered what was on the list and grabbed it gently.

His eyes immediately caught the word ‘ramen’ in the list. He was afraid to see what words were around it.

“Hey… what is this? No ramen for a whole week? Are you trying to kill me? I think this is going overboard a bit! Ramen is not that unhealthy for you! This is torture! I have to eat my ramen!! I’m going to…”

“Shut it Naruto!!!” Sakura then stomped on his right foot so hard that his bones were about to break.

“Aaahh… iieee… owww!!” ‘Man, she really is a good caretaker!’ Naruto thought.

Sakura was about ready to call him an idiot for acting the way he did, but she used another word. “You pig! You can’t live on ramen alone! I can’t believe you have the energy you do when all you eat is ramen… When is the last time you ever had your veggies or some fruit?” Naruto looked frightened and surprised. Sakura then calmed down and asked Naruto. “Is your foot okay? I’m sorry; I guess I’m not that good of a caretaker.”

“It’s alright. I guess I deserved that.”

“Now you know not to get on my bad side!” Sakura humorously said with a smirk with arms wrapped around each other near her chest. Sakura still wondered if Naruto’s foot was alright and said, “Sit down on the couch and I’ll have a look at you.”

Completely forgetting about the whole ramen ordeal, Naruto gladly obeyed and limped over to the couch. Sakura then sat down right beside him and propped his feet up on her lap. She then took off the footwear on his wounded foot and said, “I hope your feet don’t stink like your breath does!”

“My feet don’t smell that bad.” Naruto replied nervously and wondered if his feet really did smell bad.

Sakura then noticed all the blisters and calluses on his foot. On the apex side of his foot was a big red and blue mark. “Gosh, Naruto… that must really hurt. I’m surprised you didn’t cry!”

“Cry? Why would I cry? You underestimate me Sakura-chan.” Naruto proudly said.

“Stop acting like a dobe. But I admit you’re pretty tough.” Sakura then brought her face closer to his crippled foot and blew air gently on it.

Naruto suddenly started to slouch as if Sakura had calmed down all his nerves at once. “That was just to calm you down so you are ready for the next part,” Sakura informed Naruto. “Next part?” Naruto worriedly asked. Sakura then accumulated green chakra in her left hand and started to rub over the swollen area.

Naruto started to tense up and started to make groaning noises because of the pain. Sakura giggled, “It won’t take long. Just relax for now.”

“Okay.” Naruto muttered under his breath. A few moments later the redness went away from his foot, and all that was left was the foot imprint. She then started to lightly massage Naruto’s foot with her warm hands to relieve any cramps in his foot.

After she was done, Naruto examined his foot and noticed that his foot looked perfect and it felt good too. “WOW! Your really amazing, Sakura-chan! Thanks for healing it,” Naruto said amazed.

“Oh, it was nothing. Just don’t irritate me a lot or I won’t even bother healing anymore of your bruised parts of your body,” Sakura said jokingly. Naruto smiled and said, “Sure thing, Sakura-chan.”

Sakura glanced over at the clock, “Naruto, look at the time! It’s almost dark and I need to gather up my stuff from my apartment and my parent’s house. I guess we’ll just have time to carry my mattress and my toiletries.” Sakura sighed and pulled Naruto out of the apartment.

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After explaining what the situation was to her roommate, Asuka, and also to her parents, Sakura and Naruto started to carry as much as they can. It was almost completely dark and they had trouble seeing where they were going. They managed to make their way by looking at the building outlines in the starry sky. They were almost back to Naruto’s apartment when suddenly three attractive girls holding candles walked up to Naruto…
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Chapter 4 - Disgust
`I can't get any work done around here!' Tsunade thought to herself. She was trying to figure out what land was best suitable for new farmers and how this would affect Konoha's defense. All through the morning she was bothered by business spokesmen trying to plead their case to have a business in Konoha. Konoha was one of the most populated of hidden villages and therefore a lot of businesses wanted to have a chance to sell their products in the hidden leaf community. Tsunade looked over at the clock and sighed. The time was 1:10 pm in the afternoon and Tsunade barely had anything accomplished about the farmer affair. `Where is Sakura? She's three hours late! She's never late…' Tsunade wondered.

Just then the pink-haired girl came inside Tsunade's office. Everyone else with the exception of Sakura knocked out of courtesy. However, Tsunade told her long time ago that she didn't have to knock, because Sakura came in and out all the time. The only time when Sakura was not allowed to come in was when there was a sign that said “DO NOT DISTURB!” hanging on the door.

“Sakura-chan, please explain yourself for being three hours late.” Tsunade said inquiringly.

“Sorry, Tsunade-sama… I… umm… well… I went over to Naruto's at seven in the morning to invite him out to breakfast. As soon as he opened the door, he seemed shocked to see me. I could tell he was gasping for air and I think he lost his balance because he was starting to faint. He lost his balance and hit his head against the floor.”

“Is he alright?” Tsunade looked worried and confused at the same time.

“Yes, right now he's fine… but let me continue.” Sakura said. “Please continue,” Tsunade replied while still worried about Naruto.

“I then examined him and noticed that he was going through the first stages of shock...” Sakura paused until she maintained her composure. Tsunade looked terrified although Sakura told her that he was alright now. “I then did all the safety procedures to prevent him from dieing right then and there...” Sakura paused again and this time started to shed some tears running down her face. Tsunade looked more worried then ever. Sakura continued in a trembling voice. “His heart beat was very weak and his skin was flushed… and then he became unconscious. I then knew that I couldn't bring him to the hospital in the condition that he was in. And so I willingly decided to help him with my medical ninja skills right in his apartment.” Sakura hesitated before going on. “I tried so hard to bring more power to his heart! But for the longest time his heart was still weak and slow!” Sakura looked down on the floor with remorse and started to cry. “My chakra was almost gone and his heart hasn't changed at all… I then tried one last time. At first, it didn't seem to work, but then I could sense that his chakra level was increasing dramatically and I could see an inscription on his belly glowing reddish orange underneath his shirt. It was an even four number seal of some sort. I then noticed that his skin color was back to normal and I could feel that his heart had enough power to support his body. I then picked him up and laid him on his bed to rest. I didn't want to leave him because I was worried about what would happen if I left. So I decided to stay there until he woke up. He was unconscious for about four hours. When he woke up, he told me he had the worst nightmare last night and how he was sick by it. I asked him what it was about, but he didn't want to say anything about it. He said he'll tell me when the right time comes.”

Tsunade got up out of her chair and walked up next to the crying pink-haired girl. She then wrapped her arm around her back and started to pat her shoulder. “Sakura-chan, I'm really proud of you. You've really impressed me that you can become as strong as you are. And I am very happy to see that you care so much about Naruto. If it wasn't for you, I believe Naruto would be very different from what he is now. I believe he has matured a lot over the past couple years. And I think that is largely due because he wants to impress you Sakura-chan.” Sakura then stopped crying and started blushing. “And I believe if it wasn't for you being there at Naruto's apartment, he would have probably been… dead.” Sakura then clinched onto Tsunade. Sakura then let go of Tsunade and asked her, “Do you know what that seal is on Naruto's belly?” Tsunade paused and said, “You'll have to ask Naruto yourself, and I'm not sure if he'll tell you. It's very personal to him and he's afraid you'll hate him because of it.” Sakura looked confused and yelled, “I would never hate Naruto!” Then Sakura was reminded of the time when she said she hated Naruto and Naruto was there to hear it. She felt sorry for ever saying such a thing, but then she was relieved when she remembered that Naruto indirectly forgave her for everything. “Naruto and I are best friends, and I won't let anything ruin that!” “That's good to hear,” Tsunade replied.

“Umm, Tsunade-sama, can I ask you something?” “Sure,” Tsunade responded.

“Will you temporarily relieve me of my training for about two weeks?” Sakura asked. “I will if you have a good reason for it,” Tsunade replied.

“Well, I just feel that Naruto is not healthy at the moment. All he eats is ramen everyday and I feel that he has malnutrition from it. Plus, he just got back from a three year training session with Jiraiya-sama and I know that Naruto really wears his body out everyday trying to learn new techniques. And right now, he almost died because his body couldn't handle a single nightmare. I feel that he needs someone to watch over him health wise and mental wise for a while.”

“And that someone is you?” Tsunade asked in a surprised tone.

“Umm… yeah.” Haruno Sakura hesitantly replied. “Just what exactly do you plan to do?” Tsunade curiously asked.

“Well…” Sakura giggled. “I might stay over night the first couple of nights. Just think of me as a caretaker who is for Naruto. I'll make sure he's eating nutritional food and getting the right amount of sleep. I'll check his blood pressure, heart beat, and temperature regularly. And I will also check his sugar level from time to time. I'm just really worried about him and I feel that I need to be there as a friend to watch over him.”

“Hmm… Well, okay. I'm only allowing this because of what happened to Naruto earlier this morning. I'll give you medical authority over him, so he'll have to obey your orders concerning his health or he'll be punished.”

`This could get interesting… me having authority over Naruto?' Sakura laughed inside and wondered how Naruto would react. “Thanks Tsunade-sama!”

“I want a detailed report every three days concerning his health and his eating habits. I'll need to know if he has any other nightmares and what effect they have on him. This will be your first practical job as a medical ninja. I will count this as a C-Rank mission for you but you will receive bonuses if you do a high-quality job. I think it's time that you talk to Naruto about this. And by the way, did you two pick a teammate yet?” Tsunade asked.

“Not yet. I have thought of some possibilities though… I was planning on discussing it with Naruto later on tonight. I suggested that he take it easy for the rest of the day and sleep some more.”

“Well, I suggest you talk to him about what's going on before you do any moving in. Come back here near sunset to get the official papers for the mission, which includes the dissertation for getting a key for Naruto's apartment. And while you're sleeping over there at Naruto's, try not to get any crazy ideas!”

Sakura's face flushed a bright red and felt discomfited by Tsunade's discourteous comment. “Huh? Tsunade-sama!! We're just friends! There is nothing between us! I'll be sleeping as far away from Naruto as possible…” Sakura said defending herself. `Gosh, why am I blushing? I don't love Naruto in that kind of way. I still love Sasuke-kun, but I still want Naruto to know that I care for him as a friend,' Sakura thought to herself. `Go get him!!' Inner Sakura cried out. `Back off!' Sakura replied.

“I'm just kidding, Sakura-chan!” Tsunade laughed at Sakura. “I just hope you two have fun together!” Tsunade winked at Sakura. Sakura wondered what she meant by `fun' and hoped it was nothing sexual… “Yeah, we will! I'll be going now,” Sakura retorted.

“I'll see you later, and if you see Jiraiya, tell him I need to speak to him about Naruto.” Tsunade requested. “Hai,” Sakura acknowledged.

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Sakura walked towards Naruto's apartment on the dirt roads of Konoha. To the right of her were some alleys where there were six mid-age teenagers playing hackie sack. To the left of her was a theatre that was showing “The Island”. She saw a dating couple, who looked like teenagers about her own age, come out of the movies. They were laughing and embracing each other. Then they shared kisses with each other. Sakura felt sadness in her heart. She remembered the time that she told Sasuke her feelings for him. She told him that she would do anything to make him happy. She wanted to rescue him from the darkness that he was in. She wanted to spend her life with him back then. Back then, Naruto was just an annoyance to her and was getting in her way of trying to get Sasuke's attention. But now, her feelings about Naruto have changed dramatically, from hate to friendship. Were her feelings for Sasuke changing also? Sakura then remembered that she used to daydream everyday about being with Sasuke and sometimes she masturbated off to the feeling that she was kissing and touching Sasuke's dick. But she soon realized that Sasuke was `numb' to all her feelings for him and that he only cared about power and vengeance. After Sasuke had left, she never daydreamed or touched herself again because of all the disgust that was left inside her. All the disgust she had for Naruto back then was replaced with the disgust she had for Sasuke. She no longer looked at Sasuke as her friend. `He never wanted to be my friend in the first place…' She thought to herself. After that, she had feelings of regret for ever daydreaming about Sasuke. Was it all a waste of her time? Was she only looking for pleasure and acceptance from Sasuke? Was she blinded by her admiration of Sasuke? She asked herself these questions over and over and wept within. `Why, Sasuke? Why did you have to leave us? Why wasn't I good enough for you? Do you think of me as one of your annoying fan girls? Ah! It's useless to think about him… he'll never change! Even if he did come back, why would he change his mind about loving me? And even if he did love me, would I ever forgive him for what he did me? I guess I would, but would I love him back?' She pondered these questions in her mind the whole time she walked over to Naruto's apartment. She was hardly thinking about what Naruto's reaction would be after she told him she would be his caretaker for the next two weeks. And here she was right in front of Naruto's door.
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Chapter 3 - Sickness
“Naruto-k—k—kun, you ...are the best friend that I ever had.”
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“Sakura-chan…”
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“And Naruto… I… I… lo…”
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Sakura suddenly then started to run away from Naruto. “Sakura-chan! Wait!”

The pink-haired girl then disappeared from his sight nowhere to be found. Naruto searched frantically around. The sky was getting darker and the moon had shown its appearance. Then Naruto heard a faint cry somewhere in front of him.
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“Naruto! Help!” Sakura screamed out as if her soul were in intense pain.
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“WHERE ARE YOU!” Naruto looked around but saw nothing except for cherry blossom trees in front of him with a shade of red light shining on them. The moon started to turn a blood red color. Naruto’s started to feel ail inside his gut. He felt his soul tear apart because his love was seemingly in pain and there was nothing for him to do about it. This is the worst feeling he ever had… worse then when Sasuke had tried to kill him.
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Naruto heard fear-provoking noises. Birds… Thousands of them... He could not bear to hear their singing for it distracted him from finding Sakura.
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“AHHHHHH!” Sakura screamed. Naruto knew she was close. He started to run with all the energy he and the Kyuubi had.
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Naruto then saw a boy with dark grayish hair hold Sakura up against a tree trunk. He then saw that the boy had a mass of chakra accumulated into his right hand.
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“You’re too late… BAKA” the boy cruelly said. He then thrust his hand into Sakura’s chest with all his evil force.
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Blood and guts went flying out of Sakura’s chest as she threw up a river of blood coming out of her mouth.

“S…SS A…AA… KKK… U… RRR… “

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“AA!” Naruto found himself in his own bed. All his food in his stomach then started to go up his esophagus and Naruto rushed to bathroom to puke.

“SHIT, SHIT, SHIT!” That was all Naruto could say at the time because he was so shocked at the horrifying site of watching his true love dying. He then started to puke again and again.

“Stupid fucking nightmare!” Naruto screamed out loud frustrated at himself. He then sighed and tried to calm himself down by lying down near the toilet.

Knock. It was seven AM in the morning. ‘Who could this be?’ Naruto asked himself. Naruto still had his orange silk pajamas on. The scent of puke was all over him and his lips were pale. He opened the door and almost had a heart attack…

“Sakura-chan!” He had trouble breathing and felt like he was going to faint. He tried to grab on to the table but his hand was too weak to grab on. He fell and hit his head against the floor.

“OH MY! Naruto-kun!” She jumped down to Naruto and started to examine him. “What happened! You smell like your sick.”

“Naruto… Hey! Look in my eyes! Focus! Naruto…”

Naruto started to cough lightly as if he didn’t the energy to cough any harder. Sakura noticed that his skin was very warm and flushed. She knew that he was going through the early stages of shock. She knew this could be fatal if she didn’t do something quick. She quickly turned his head to the side to prevent the inhalation of vomit if he suddenly started to puke. She started to put some of his scholar books under his legs to help return the blood to the heart. Then she took off her jacket and put it around his upper body. She grabbed Naruto’s blanket and also put it around his whole body. She noticed that his heartbeat was very slow and weak. Naruto then became unconscious as she could see in his eyes. She knew that it would take too much time and was too dangerous to carry him to the hospital to let Tsunade-sama heal Naruto. So she decided to keep him here for now. Besides Sakura was the second most skilled medical ninja in all of Konoha. She then started to use her medical ninjutsu to try to give his heart more power and raise his blood pressure…

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Naruto then found himself in a large room with red and orange walls. He then turned around and saw a colossal jail cell.

“Hey kid!” The monster fox yelled.

“Eh? Why am I here?” Naruto replied.

“Stupid kid… you get yourself so worked up over a little girl. You’re going to kill me one of these days!” Kyuubi snorted.

“What’s going on? The last I remember was when I opened the door and saw… Sakura-chan. Wait, but what does that mean?” Naruto said.

“It means you’re too emotional over her! Kid, you got to learn not to let your feelings get the best of you. Stop worrying about the girl. She’ll be fine. In fact, I will help to protect her, since she’s one of the few who actually cares about my legacy.” Kyuubi answered.

“What, you got feelings for other people too? Or you just care about your legacy possibly being handed down to my kids?” Naruto hesitantly asked.

The Kyuubi laughed. “Maybe you will actually figure me out one day! Wake up kid!”

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Naruto found himself in his bed… again. But something was different; he could feel someone else’s breath on his face. He looked over and saw Sakura-chan lying right beside him holding him as if her life depended on it. He realized that she had been crying for a long time because her eyes were bloodshot and tear marks were present on her face.

She suddenly detected that Naruto was conscious and awake. “Naruto-kun! I thought I was going to loose you! Don’t ever do that to me again! Promise me!” She kept on crying to no end.

“I promise, Sakura-chan.” While she was still crying, she laid her head on Naruto’s chest. Naruto didn’t mind all her snot and tears rubbing into his silk pajamas that Jiraiya bought him as a birthday present. In fact, he felt really good to have Sakura’s head on him. It was if he was the illness, and she was the cure. However, He felt really awful for causing her pain.

“Sakura-chan, I’m sorry for worrying you.” Naruto truthfully said.

“Naruto-kun, it’s alright. Besides, I’m just repaying you for having saving me from Gaara. Plus, I’m the one who should be sorry. I’m sorry for calling you an ‘idiot’ and being so cold-hearted to you in the past. I don’t deserve your affection. I wish I would die.”

“Sh. Don’t say things like that. It makes me really sad when you say that. I want you to be happy.” Naruto said sorrowfully.

Sakura then dragged her upper body up onto Naruto’s. She then smiled at him and brought her lips down onto his. There were no tongues involved. She then tasted his lips and locked onto them. Sakura started blushing like no end. Naruto’s cheeks were glowing deep red. Naruto replied by just giving her a simple kiss on the lips. Sakura was satisfied with just that.

“Naruto… you should brush your teeth before you kiss a girl! Your breathe stinks!” ‘But I don’t care’, she thought.

“I’m sorry Sakura-chan… it’s just I didn’t have time to and I guess I am a little sick.” Naruto replied still blushing.

“HAHA, I think I noticed that!” She humorously said. “Hopefully I don’t catch whatever you got.”

“I don’t think I have a serious illness.” He said positively. “It’s just I had the worst nightmare that anyone could ever have… and it really scared the hell out of me.”

“Oh? What was it about?” Sakura curiously asked.
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Chapter 2 – Reunion
“Sakura-chan!” he yelled. ‘She looks astonishing!’ Naruto thought.

She was wearing a black skirt with kunai straps around her leg. She had a tight sleeveless red shirt on and her breast was developing quite well. Naruto couldn’t see the other side of her, but he guessed and hoped her fanny was nice and rounded too. He was actually taller than her by a lot.

“Naruto!” She excitedly replied not knowing what else to say. She examined him from bottom to top. ‘Man, he’s getting to be attractive! And look at his hair! Oh my gosh, he looks like Yondaime himself! He looks so superior with that uniform on.’ She thought. “Whoa, you changed a lot Naruto!” She ran in and hugged in him hard, wrapping her arms around his neck. “I’ve missed you so much.” ‘Please don’t leave me again for that long’ she thought worrying about the future. ‘Damn right! You better stay with me Naruto!’ Inner Sakura shouted. ‘It makes me feel so good for him to come back.’ She knew deep in her heart that Naruto would protect her as if his life depended on it, and she wanted to be there for him to help him on his missions. She wanted to show her thanks for him having to save her all the time. She wanted to talk to him as a friend from now on and not as a hater. She wanted to express her sincere apologies for calling him an ‘idiot’ all those times and also for saying that she hated him. But she knew now was not the best time for apologies though. She jerked Naruto’s body around playfully and said, “And what were you doing with that pervert all these years? Don’t tell me you became a pervert just like him.”

Naruto hesitantly wrapped his arms lightly around her waist and tried to avoid getting too close to her. Naruto knew this was the only time that Sakura-chan would ever hug him like this, and therefore decided not to ruin the moment. Naruto now knew that Sakura-chan considered him as a great friend but was almost certain that Sakura was still obsessed over Sasuke. He thought that she was just using him for temporary company and a tool to bring back Sasuke. “Don’t worry Sakura-chan; I didn’t participate in his ‘research’. I spent most of my time training. And my, have you grown! Your outfit is… uh… enlightening?” Naruto looked embarrassed and regretted for ever saying such a stupid thing.

Sakura’s cheeks flushed slightly and she broke off the hug. “Oh, don’t be silly. I know it is more revealing than my old outfit, but Tsunade-sama said it suits me.”

“Yeah, it looks nice on you” Naruto alleged and was relieved that she didn’t punch him for saying such a stupid thing he said earlier. “Umm… I never knew you would be coming over tonight so I didn’t have a chance to clean up. But if you want, you can rest on the couch over there. Do you want something to drink?” Naruto made has foxy grin at her.

“Yeah. Sure. If it’s not too troublesome, I would like some green tea. It’s good for the nerves. And don’t put any artificial sugar in it please. Regular sugar is good though.”

“Yosh!” He replied.

Naruto’s apartment was really small. There were only two rooms, the kitchen and the living room. He had no dressers or drawers. All his clothes were stuffed in the closet (which was open) or on the floor folded. His bathroom only consisted of a stand-up shower and there was no sink inside. The only sink that he had was in his kitchen. He had a small fold-up table in his kitchen, which seemed to serve as both his desk and table for food. Between his kitchen and living room, there was only a bar table between it. The only privacy the room had been in the shower behind the shower curtain, which wasn't really private at all (lol). Then she noticed a bunch of scholar books on the other side of the couch. 'I wonder what those are for' she thought. She looked over at the books' titles: 'Economics for Dummies, Modern Diplomacy, Ninja Leadership, Stress Management, etc...' 'Wow, I didn't know he read this much. What exactly does he plan to do with all these books?' Then she heard someone yell back inside her head.

-Flashback-

“I will never give up! I will become the greatest Hokage that ever lived! That’s my way of the ninja.” Naruto said resolutely.

-End of Flashback-

“Naruto, where did you get all these books?” she asked earnestly. “The old hag gave them to me about three and a half years ago. She said I would need them to even have a chance at becoming hokage. She said if I would stop acting like an idiot and really dedicate myself to becoming smarter and stronger, then I would have a pretty good chance of becoming hokage” he said.

‘But would he really stop acting like an idiot and mature? Then again, he is full of surprises!’ She thought to herself. “Oh, Naruto, I hope you do someday.” ‘Okay, maybe I’m encouraging him too much’ she thought. “Thank you Sakura-chan, that means a lot to me! Here’s your tea”, he said with a smile. “But before I become hokage, I will try to do my best to bring Sasuke back for you.”

‘That’s right, Sasuke’ she thought. ‘I am still in love with him. I told him I’ll do anything for him. I have to remain loyal to him. I might be the only one that is able to bring him back. But why does Naruto care so much?’ “N—Naruto… I thank you. I don’t deserve your help.” “Anything for you Sakura-chan”, Naruto said caringly.

‘Gosh, he looks so adorable when he says that.’ ‘Kiss him damnit!’ Inner Sakura demanded. ‘What! I… I… won’t. Not. Yet.’ ‘Yet?’

Naruto sat down at the opposite end of the couch far away from Sakura. ‘Why are you so far away?’ She thought. “Naruto, you can sit beside me. I want to talk to you.”

‘Yosh! I get to sit by my love! Arghh, I must get my mind out of the gutter’, he thought to himself. Naruto moved beside her. He tried to take the grin off his face and tried to act serious. Sakura smiled and giggled at him. “What did you want to talk about”, Naruto asked. “I want to be on your team, and this time I will try not to be a burden. My training with Tsunade-sama has really pulled off, despite all the rough punches I had to endure during my taijutsu training.” ‘Geez, I almost got killed by her, HAHA’ she thought to herself. “Tsunade-sama said that you and I work well together as a team; and well, I think we do to, despite our grievances we have against each other.”

“Eh? I don’t have anything against you”, Naruto said sincerely.

‘What? After all those times I called you a stupid idiot and also saying that I hated you, you still have nothing against me?’ Sakura asked herself. “Maybe it was my doing Naruto… but anyways we can still be friends right?”

“Why would I not be your friend?” ‘HAHA, I make myself sound so desperate...” Naruto thought to himself. “Anyways Sakura-chan, I would love to be your teammate.”

The pink haired shinobi smiled as if the world celebrated her birthday. Naruto made her feel special inside. He made her feel like she had a purpose in life. Whatever the purpose was, she knew she had one with Naruto by her side. “Naruto-k—k—kun, you ...are the best friend that I ever had.”
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NARUTO FANFIC! Title - Best Friends
This is a Naruto/Sakura fanfic. There is no yaoi in this fiction. I can't see how people like that junk anyways. I have nothing against them though. I haven’t read the manga yet so pardon me for making mistakes. I might read the manga later on though. I’m not that much of a writer, so this is just a test on how well I can write. So please keep your insults to a minimum. I do accept some criticism, but try to contain your self from unleashing misery on me. Well, here it goes and I hope you like it!



Revised edition

Naruto was now seventeen years old. He just got back from a three year training session with Jiraiya, his master. His training session consisted of learning many water techniques, earth techniques, and fire techniques. Naruto also practiced chakra control, chakra augmentation, strength training, and tactical analysis. He was incredibly swift in all his techniques and taijutsu. His stamina was very much over par and was actually much greater than before he started training. He had learned over eight hundred techniques so far and therefore the boy was considered a contender for hokage in the future. Even though Jiraiya always called him an ‘idiot’ many times during Naruto’s training, Jiraiya deeply respected the boy and the boy’s power and determination. Naruto dedicated himself to train all day everyday, until his master had forced him to rest. After everyday of training, Naruto came back to the lodge with chakra burnt hands and his body was fatigued. Naruto exceeded Jiraiya’s expectations and Jiraiya considered Naruto better than he was, although Jiraiya had more experience in real-time battles. Naruto’s chakra level was enormous even without the Kyuubi’s help. Amazingly, Naruto who was once a dropout could now summon Gamabunta without the monster fox lending his power. He was able to spawn two rasengans at once in both hands without the help of his clones’ hands. Naruto learned to provide his rasengan more power than ever before and therefore he could annihilate anything in his way. His rasengan had so much force and power in it that it literally deformed the ground creating a mammoth crater every time he used it.

In addition to all his growth in power, Naruto was also growing in looks. Naruto was now five feet and eleven inches tall. His looks were surprisingly similar to the fourth hokage except for the whisker marks on his face. His hair grew longer and was still blonde and spiky, which beard a resemblance to Yondaime. Jiraiya suspected a family connection between Naruto and the fourth hokage and was going to talk to Tsunade about it later on.

Despite on how much Naruto focused on his training, Naruto still worried about a certain girl he left behind in Konoha. He was afraid that something tragic was going to happen to her. He was bothered by the thought of her loving someone else. Would she even care that he came back after all these long years? Naruto hoped so and wished to see her beautiful face.
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Naruto and his master reached the large wooden gates of Konoha. Naruto could smell the aroma of pork in the air as they walked into the village, and his stomach rumbled for some ramen. Traveling between villages was hard on Naruto, because there were no food stands and therefore no ramen to order. Naruto and his master had to make due with what they got, which was fish and rice-packets (where rice is packed into basil leaves).

“Hey, Ero-Sennin. Let’s go celebrate our return by eating some ramen at Ichiraku’s!” Naruto begged. “How about let’s celebrate by going to the hot baths!” Jiraiya replied. “But we already did that on my birthday, and your perverted ways are getting annoying. Come on, you never do what I want to do!”

“Stop bickering idiot… Alright, I’ll go with you, but after that we go to the hot baths; deal?” Naruto nodded and they started to walk over to Ichiraku’s when two guards came up to them.
“Greetings Jiraiya-sama, Naruto-kun,” exclaimed the guard. “Tsunade-sama has requested your presence as soon as possible.”
Naruto sighed. “Well, there goes my plans for Ichiraku’s, and I’m really hungry... I’ve been living off of crap for the whole journey back.” Naruto’s stomach growled.
“Eat up!” Jiraiya handed Naruto some rice packets.
“Thanks Ero-Sennin! Not as good as ramen though….”
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-Knock-. “Come in”, Tsunade-sama said. The door opened and one old grey haired man and one young blonde haired kid stepped in. Tsunade was taken aback when she looked at the blonde. ‘Yondaime? No, it’s just someone who looks like him,’ she thought. Then she realized who it was. “N--Naruto? Hi, you looked like someone I knew.” “What? Who?” Naruto asked. “Oh, never mind… Anyways, my apprentice was worried about you and wanted to talk to you,” said Tsunade. “Eh? Sakura-chan was worried about me… that’s weird.” ‘I thought she was obsessed over Sasuke for the past three years.’ Naruto wondered. ‘Maybe she’s worried that I would get hurt and then I would be unable to bring back Sasuke,’ Naruto laughed inside but was starting to feel sad.

‘Poor Naruto. If he only knew that Sakura felt very lonely without having Naruto around her…’ Tsunade thought to herself.

‘That reminds me,’ Naruto thought. “Tsunade, I feel like I’m ready to go to bring back Sasuke. Actually, I know I’m ready!”

Tsunade seemed annoyed by his determination to bring back Sasuke and started to twitch her eyes. “We will get to that later on. But for now, we need to worry about your rank as a chuunin. I will be assigning you as acting-chuunin from now on. You will be considered officially a chuunin once you completed a C, B or A rank mission. For the next week, you will not be assigned any missions because you will need to arrange your new team. Sakura has requested that she would be in your group and you will need to find another partner for your team.”

“How is Sakura-chan doing anyways?” Naruto asked. “Glad you asked. She has improved quite a lot. Her medical ninjutsu has almost reached on par with mine! She also has improved dramatically in her taijutsu and her strength is amazing. I suspect she might even surpass me with lots of practice.” “I didn’t know she was that good! That’s good to hear.” Naruto exclaimed.

“I still want to hear how you’ve grown over these past three years, Naruto” she implied. “Well, I’m going to go now because I’m starving for some ramen, but I’m sure Jiraiya can tell you everything.” Naruto said hesitantly and started to walk out the door. “Hey, wait! You’re not going anywhere! I’m not done with you!” she yelled. Naruto ignored her and said, “Bye!” Naruto ran through the hallways trying to escape from Tsunade if she came out. Tsunade tried to calm herself down, and then she reluctantly asked Jiraiya how he was doing.

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After eating six bowls of miso pork ramen, Naruto was satisfied and he started to head to his apartment. It was near sunset and Naruto was back in his old apartment he lived in for so long. He opened the refrigerator just to smell the stench of old rotten food. He quickly started to throw away all his food that was in the fridge. Then he started to get rid of his old clothes that he could no longer wear, since he had grown quite a bit. Naruto currently wore a dark blue sweatshirt with dark blue sweatpants with a tan color vest. He bought it in a black market ninja shop that he found in the hidden village of mist. He decided to give Konohamaru his old orange outfit since Konohamaru admired him so much.

There was a knock at the door. ‘I wonder who that could be. Hopefully it’s not Tsunade! I’d rather it be Jiraiya, or Kakashi. It can’t be Konohamaru, because he usually meets me on the road. Or with any luck it could be…’

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Sakura Blossoms
The sun was shimmering over Tokyo as four people were happily enjoying their selves at the Akabeko. “I don’t think I could eat another bite!” Yahiko said, stretching. Karou sneered. “I’m surprised, you almost ate the whole place! You pig!” Yahiko glared at Karou. “What was that ugly?” Karou glared back. “Who you calling ugly, pig?” Karou and Yahiko started beating each other with their wooden swords. Sano and Kenshin just watched, Kenshin let out an ‘oro!’ before saying something. “Come on you guys, let’s start going.” Karou and Yahiko still glared at one another as they started to walk home. Sano had his usual fish bone in his mouth. Kenshin was his happy self, like he was always.

They started walking home, Yahiko and Karou still throwing dirty looks at one another, when they heard voices. “Hold it, you wench!” Kenshin and the other whipped around, they saw a girl, which looked about 18 running from two scruffy looking guys. She had gleaming black hair that was waist length. She had a blue band tied around her head, like Sano. She was wearing a white blouse and a pair of red hakama. (Like what Kikyo and Kaede where). Kenshin had noticed the sword at her side. The girl was trapped; she had reached a dead end. She turned around and smiled at the two guys. “If you want a fight, come and get it.” She said with a sweet voice. One of the guys ran up to her. The girl just dodged the attack and kicked him in the back. She turned to the other guy. “Either come and get this over with, or I’ll let you leave peacefully.” She said with a bored tone. The man looked angry. “Shut up!” He cried and running towards her, before he could even punch, she had knocked him out. The girl sighed. “Such a waste of time.” She noticed Kenshin and the others. “Hello,” She said with a smiled. Kenshin smiled back. “Sorry, we couldn’t help noticing the fight. You’re not bad at fighting.” The girl’s smile got wider. “Why thank you, my I please know the name of the kind man I am speaking with?” She asked in a polite tone. “Of course, my name is Himura Kenshin.” The girl put a finger to her forehead. “Hmm,” She said out loud. “I know I’ve heard your name somewhere.” She suddenly smacked her head. “Of course! You’re the legendary Battousai, the man slayer aren’t you?” Kenshin smiled. “This one has changed to a wanderer now, but stays at the Kamiya dojo owned by miss Karou here.” Kenshin pointed to Karou. “Oh, how rude of me!” The girl said. “Not to properly introduce myself, my name’s Shizuku.” She said with a little bow. Shizuku finished her bow then looked over at Sano. “Hey! You’re Zanza, the street fighter, aren’t you?” Sano turned his head. “Use too, I also stay at the dojo.” Shizuku nodded, acting like she understood. She walked closer to Sano and looked at his face. “I never knew Zanza was so cute!” She winked at him. “ I love that hair style!” A blush crept on Sano’s face, but then he turned around, smirking at Karou. “See? Some people actually like my hair style!” Karou just let out a ‘hmph’ Shizuku giggled. “Well I guess I better be off, like Kenshin here, I am also a wanderer!” She turned around and started to walk when Karou yelled. “Stop!” Shizuku turned around. “Yes?” Karou smiled. “You must be tired from traveling. Why don’t you come and stay with us?” Shizuku frowned. “Oh, I don’t know..” Karou grinned. “It’s alright if another person lives there! There’s enough room!” Shizuku smiled. “Alright, I’ll stay but first, can I please know who he is?” She asked, pointing to Yahiko, who was drooling and staring at her. Yahiko all of a sudden stood up straight and said. “I’m Yahiko!” Shizuku smiled. “Nice to meet you.” Sano grinned at Yahiko and starting singing. “Yahiko has a crush!” In a taunting voice. Yahiko chased Sano all the way home.

“Shizuku, why do you have that sword when you do martial arts?” They all had dinner and were sitting outside, Shizuku turned to Kenshin. “Well I carry a sword to protect myself, but I also do martial arts.” Kenshin smiled. “I see.” Karou was grinning. “I’m so glad you stayed with us!” Shizuku smiled back. “Me too, especially with someone as cute as him.” She said pointing to Sano. Sano turned pink. For some reason, he felt a weird emotion towards her…

Everyone was in bed, except Shizuku, she was outside, leaning on a tree. “Everything set?” A deep voice asked. Shizuku smiled. “Yes,”

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Sakura Blossoms


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“I’M GOING TO KILL YOU YAHIKO!” Shizuku sprang to life as she heard Karou’s screaming. She quickly got dressed and went down the hall to see what she Karou was screaming about. She saw Karou chasing Yahiko with a shinai. Kenshin and Sano were walking down the hall, still rubbing their eyes. “What’s all the noise?” Kenshin said, yawning. “THIS BRAT PUT FROGS IN MY CLOTHES!” Karou said, with such a mad face, that Shizuku shivered. Shizuku, just like Sano and Kenshin, tried to hold back from laughing. Yahiko smiled. “You guys should have been there! It was so funny!” Karou growled and started to chase him again. Shizuku burst out laughing, so did Sano. Kenshin just softly chuckled.

After an hour, Karou had finally got tired of chasing Yahiko. Everybody sat down and had breakfast. Yahiko had two bumps on his head but was still proud of his success. Karou was taking her mad anger on everyone. Sano got so tired of her attitude that he went to the Akabeko to eat lunch, which again, he did not pay for.
“Show me what you got.” Everyone was now sitting in the dojo and Karou had picked up a shinai and was talking to Shizuku. “Excuse me?” Shizuku asked in a polite tone. Karou smiled. “I want to see how good you are.” She handed Shizuku a shinai, which she took. Shizuku stood up and smiled. “Alright, you want me to go easy on you?” Karou smiled again. “No, go your hardest.” Shizuku sighed. “Alright, you asked for it.” Karou started to run towards Shizuku, she was about to attack, Shizuku dodged before Karou could even blink. Yahiko gasped, Sano and Kenshin just stared. Shizuku was now behind Karou, she hit her on the back. Karou fell forward. “You are good.” She said, breathing fast. Shizuku smiled. “Thank you, you want to stop?” Karou stood up and shook her head. “I’m just getting started.” Karou again started running towards Karou, Shizuku again was gone in a flash. She was behind Karou again, who now had turned around, Shizuku smiled and had hit Karou across the chest, and she leaned and held her chest, breathing very fast. “You are very good.” She wheezed. Shizuku helped her stand up. “Thanks.” Yahiko and Sano were staring, mouths wide open. Shizuku came and closed Sano’s. “You know.” Shizuku said. “I would like to fight you sometime, people say that you are the best fighter around.” Sano turned away, blushing slightly. “Maybe some other time.” He said. Shizuku winked. “Looking forward to it!”

Everyone was asleep, except Shizuku, she was outside leaning on the same tree. “The plan is going exactly as planned.” She said with a smiled. “Great.” Said the same cold voice. Shizuku heard footsteps and said, “Go,” To the voice. She sat down and saw Sano come outside. “Hey,” He said looking at her. “Hey,” Shizuku said back. “What are you doing outside?” Sano asked, sitting next to her. “I couldn’t go to sleep.” Shizuku said, shrugging. “What about you?” She asked. “Couldn’t either.” He said, with the wind blowing through her hair. “So, how good is Kenshin anyways?” Shizuku asked, staring at Sano. Sano turned to her. “He’s hard to describe, he’s really nice and caring when he’s not battousai, but when he is, wow, he’s like another person.” He said, leaning on a back of a tree. Shizuku nodded. “Wow, sounds like quite a guy, I should fight him some time.” She said, sighing. Sano chuckled. “You’ll have a hell of a fight, believe me.” Shizuku nodded. “Well, I’ve been looking for a fight like that, and ours well probably be cool too.” She said smiling. Sano blushed. Shizuku stood up, walked over to Sano, gave a quick peck on his cheek and started to head inside. “Well I’m tired now, see you in the morning!” With that, she left with Sano as red as a beet. “Good job Yahiko!” Everyone was in the hall. Yahiko and Karou where practicing while Shizuku was helping out. She kept saying “Good job!” or “That’s it!” And whenever she came and touched Yahiko to tell him what to do, he went pink.

“Time to eat!” Kenshin came and handed everyone sushi. Sano looked at it as if it was alive. Kenshin went over and whispered to him. “Karou didn’t make it so it’s safe.” Sano smiled and started to wolf it down. Shizuku giggled while Karou glared at Kenshin. Kenshin hoped she didn’t hear him. “Hey Shizuku,” Sano walked slowly over towards Shizuku. “Hey Sano.” She said with a smile. Sano smiled back. “Hey you know you wanted to fight?” Shizuku jumped up. “Yeah?” She said happily. “Well let’s go.” Sano said. Shizuku smiled. “Yay!” Sano went outside. “I think we should do it outside, okay?” Shizuku nodded and followed. Soon Kenshin, Karou and Yahiko were outside too. “Alright, you ready?” Sano asked, cracking he knuckles. “Yup, are you? I’m not going easy, not even on someone as cute as you.” Sano blushed slightly. “Yeah, I’m ready.” Shizuku smiled. “Let’s do this then.” Sano started to run towards Shizuku, hands clenched. He tried to punch her, she vanished, in a blink. She was at his side; she kicked him in the stomach that made him lean forward. He straightened up and started to run again. Yahiko gasped, before Sano could even punch, Shizuku was behind him. Sano quickly turned around just to get another blow from her. This time it was a punch in the stomach. Sano fell down, he was breathing very fast. “You are good.” He said, staggering to get back up. Shizuku smiled. Sano got up and started running, again Shizuku vanished, but Sano knew this time, when Shizuku appeared behind him, he turned and kicked her right in the stomach. Shizuku fell down and sat up, also breathing fast. “Nice one.” She said, getting up and smiling. This time she ran forward, she tried punching which Sano dogded. All of a sudden, Shizuku bent down and did a sweep kick, making Sano fall to the ground. “Didn’t see that coming.” He said getting up slowly. Shizuku ran again and said. “Let’s finish this!” Shizuku dogded a punch and a kick, so did Sano. Again, Shizuku vanished. Sano didn’t know where she went but didn’t put his guard down, he turned around fast, Shizuku was right under him, she let out a punch right into his jaw. Sano fell on the ground, and didn’t get back up. Shizuku smiled, she had known who had won.

“Oh, I’m so sorry!” Sano was now inside the dojo with Kenshin and the others. Megumi had come over and was treating his wounds. Sano had 2 big bruises on his chest and side. Shizuku was now putting water on one of Sano’s bruises. Sano blushed. “It’s ok, happens all the time.” Megumi finished treating one of Sano’s bruises. “Stop worrying Shizuku, he’ll live, he always makes a big deal about these things.” Sano growled. “You want to make something out of it vixen?” Megumi glared at him. “How dare you talk that way to me!” Both were now standing up. “I can talk to you however I want!” Sano snapped back. Megumi rolled her eyes and got all he supplies back together. “Fine! I’m leaving, it was nice meeting you Shizuku.” She said before leaving. Shizuku looked at Sano. “Do you always fight with her?” Sano glared at her. “And why do you care?” He snarled. Shizuku glared. “Sorry for asking! And you know what? I take back what I said about beating you up! I’m glad I did! Maybe it will teach you some manners!” She said hotly and walked out of the room. She ran back and snapped at him. “Oh yeah! I take back that kiss!” She left. Sano slapped his head. “What have I done?” He said, shaking his head. “I was gonna ask her something!”

Sano paced back and forth down the hall. ‘Should I do this?’ He asked himself. ‘I don’t know.’ Sano continued to pace. ‘What if she is still mad at me?’ He heard a door slide, he froze, and it was Shizuku. “May I ask why you are pacing back and forth in front of my door?” She asked with a smile. “Well um, I.” Sano said while blushing.“Yes?” Shizuku and Sano were standing facing eachother. Sano was a deep crimson now. “I uh, wanted to ask you something!” He said, staring at his feet. Shizuku giggled. “And that is?” Sano got even more red. “Well uh,” Shizuku sighed. “Sano, I don’t have all day for this.” Sano kept staring at his feet. “Okay okay, I was wondering,” Sano took a deep breath. “If you wanted…to..um…go…on…a…date…with….me..” Sano was so red, he could feel the heat rising from him. Shizuku giggled and was a little pink. “That’s what you wanted ask? Well alright then, my answer is yes, yes I’ll go out with you.” Sano’s heart leapt. “Oh and Shizuku, I’m sorry about yesterday.” Shizuku smiled. “It’s ok, look I’ll see you tonight, is that ok?” Sano nodded and went to breakfast. “Sano, why are you so red?” Yahiko asked while he wolfed down his food. “Nothing,” Sano said. Yahiko grinned. “Its Shizuku, isn’t it? Did you get farther with her?” All Yahiko got for a response was a punch to the head. “Thought so,” Yahiko said, rubbing his bump. Shizuku entered and smiled. “Good morning everyone.” Kenshin and Karou smiled. “Morning, sleep well?” Shizuku nodded. “Oh yes very well.” She smiled at Sano who turned pink. “Kenshin.” Karou was now looking towards him. “Oro?” Kenshin asked. “I need you to get some supplies, we need salt and soy sauce.” Kenshin let out another “Oro.” Before saying. “Alright, I’ll do it after breakfast.”

Kenshin had left and Yahiko and Karou were practicing. Sano was chewing on his usual fish bone and Shizuku was watching Yahiko and Karou, smiling. “I think we should take a break.” Karou said, breathing fast. Yahiko nodded. “I’ll go get some water.” Yahiko rushed to the well. “He’s pretty good, isn’t he?” Shizuku said to Karou. Karou nodded. “Yeah, guess so, for a kid like him, he has a big heart. I’m surprised, both his parents where killed.” Shizuku nodded, but had a look of sorrow on her face. Karou stared. “What’s wrong?” Shizuku shook her head. “Nothing.” Sano was also looking at her.

“I’m back!” Kenshin walked back with salt and soy sauce. Karou clapped her hands. “Yes! Thank you Kenshin!” Kenshin smiled. “You’re welcome miss Karou.” “It’s almost night time.” Shizuku said, looking at Sano, who nodded. Everyone was not sitting outside, watching the sun go down. “It’s so pretty.” Karou said, watching in amazement. Shizuku nodded. The stars crawled into the sky and Shizuku stood up. “I need to go somewhere for a while.” Kenshin, Karou, and Yahiko stared. “You ok?” Shizuku smiled and nodded. “Just need a walk,” Sano now stood up too. “Why don’t I go with you?” Shizuku nodded. “Good idea, we’ll see you guys in the morning!” The two left while Kenshin and the others stared. “What was that all about?” Kenshin asked. Karou sighed. “Don’t you get it Kenshin, they want some alone time.” Kenshin smiled. “Oh!” Yahiko grinned. “I knew something was going on!”

“Do you think they suspect something?” Shizuku asked, while she and Sano walked. “I hope not.” He said. Shizuku giggled, Sano laughed. “Where do you want to go?” Sano asked. Shizuku shrugged. “Akabeko?” Sano said. Shizuku laughed. “And make me pay for it right?” Sano took that as a yes. The two went to the Akabeko, they started to chat away as they ate. Sano never felt this way towards a girl, she was so easy to talk to, Sano liked it. After they ate, (and Shizuku paid the bill) they went for a walk. Without looking at the ground, Sano stepped into a puddle, splashing water everywhere on Shizuku. (I know this idea is from the quiz, but I like it so much! ^^) Sano blushed and kept saying “Sorry.” While tried to dry her off. Shizuku just giggled and splashed water at him. Soon the two were having a water fight, each splashing each other. After a while the two plopped on the grass, to tired to move. They both were laughing, not seeming to have a care in the world. “I’ve never had fun like that.” Sano said, breathing fast. Shizuku nodded. “Yeah, me too.” Sano didn’t notice, but Shizuku was closer to him. Sano was blushing but thankfully the darkness covered it. Shizuku was now right next to him, facing him. “Thank you for such a fun time Sano.” Sano’s eyes widened, there lips met and locked for a while, Sano suddenly closed his eyes, he liked this feeling. This fluttering, fluffy feeling inside of him, it felt wonderful. There lips finally broke off. Both of them blushing, and smiling. Shizuku stood up. “I think we should head back.” Sano nodded and stood up. Both of them headed back.

“How is it going?” The dark, cold voice asked, behind the same tree. Shizuku smiled. “Perfect and now someone has fallen in love with me.” The cold voice laughed. “Wonderful, there will be pain!” Shizuku laughed too, with the same cold, dark laugh.
“Where did she go?” Yahiko was now sitting next to Kenshin, who was doing the laundry. Kenshin looked at Yahiko. “Is something a matter Yahiko?” Yahiko nodded. “Yeah, since this morning, Shizuku has been gone.” Kenshin started to wash the clothes. “That is strange, that it is.” Yahiko then grinned. “I wonder where Sano and Shizuku went..hehe..” Sano came and pushed Yahiko to the ground. “What’s that’s that supposed to mean punk?” Yahiko growled. “Nothing! Rooster head!” Sano glared at him. Kenshin chuckled. “I see that you are awake, Sano.” Sano nodded. “Yeah, I am, what’s this about Shizuku?” Yahiko laughed. “Sano cares about his girlfriend!” A vein popped in Sano’s head. “SHUT UP PUNK!” “Eep!” Yahiko ran and hid behind Kenshin. “Help me Kenshin!” He squealed. Kenshin let out another. “Oro!” Before saying to Sano. “We don’t know where she is, Yahiko told me that he hasn’t seen her since this morning.” Sano started to walk. “I’ll go and look for her.” Kenshin nodded.

After Sano left Yahiko laughed again. “Sano has a girlfriend!” Kenshin just chuckled. But something was weird about that girl. Kenshin didn’t believe everything she had told them. He felt she had a dark past, but he said nothing about it. “Hey Kenshin.” Kenshin turned towards Yahiko. “Oro?” Yahiko stared. “You okay? You’ve been acting very quiet lately.” Kenshin smiled. “I’m fine, just not feeling all to well.” Yahiko nodded.

“You guys again?” Shizuku played with her hair as she was surrounded by guys, all with weapons and they were looking very mad. One of the guys growled. “Don’t play dumb with us! We know you know where he lives!” Shizuku just sighed. “You guys just don’t quit, do you?”
“I hear her voice!” Sano panted, running towards Shizuku and the others. He saw her and quickly hid behind a tree. ‘What is she doing?’ Sano thought. One of the guys stepped forward. “Tell us where he is or we’ll kill you now!” Shizuku laughed. “I would like to see you try!” The guy ran towards her, with a sword in his hand. Shizuku dogded and stuck her sword in his shoulder. “Tsk, tsk, tsk, its not nice to beat up a girl! But you didn’t so I’m alright!” Shiuzku said, smiling. All of the guys stared. Another guy came closer. “Tell us!” Shizuku sighed. “I’m not telling you, he’s mine, got that?” A blush crept on Sano’s face. Was she talking about him? Did the guys want to kill Sano? Sano had no idea what they were talking about. Shizuku continued. “You tell whoever you’re boss is that he’s mine! You’ll see!” Shizuku jumped onto a tree and then vanished. Sano just stood there. He wanted to know so badly what she was talking about. He stood for a while but then headed back to the dojo. Shizuku was there, practicing with Yahiko. “Hey Sano!” She said with a smile. “Where were you?” Sano walked and sat down. “Just out for a walk.” Yahiko raised an eyebrow. “I thought you were looking for..” Sano grabbed Yahiko and put a hand over his mouth. Shizuku stared. Sano smiled. “I was looking for someone, that’s all.” Shizuku rolled her eyes. “Whatever, come on Yahiko, lets continue.” Yahiko nodded and stood up. Kenshin was staring at Sano. Sano wanted to tell him, but there was something inside him telling him no.

“Something wrong Sano?” Kenshin came and sat down next to him, everyone was asleep. Sano shook his head. “Nope, nothing’s wrong.” Kenshin stared. “Sano why didn’t you tell Shizuku that you were looking for her.” Sano was about to tell him what he heard but then he shrugged. “I didn’t find her so I saw no point of telling her.” Kenshin nodded. “Ah, I see.” Kenshin stood up and headed inside. “Good night Sano.” “Night.” Sano replied. ‘Damn it!’ Sano thought. ‘I just lied to Kenshin!’ He buried his face into his hands. He wanted to know what Shizuku was talking about, he wanted at ask her. Sano stood up and walked inside. Maybe he would get the courage and ask her. He only hoped he could.Sanosuke lied in his bed, thinking. He had no idea what to do. He wanted to tell Kenshin what he saw. But mostly, he wanted to ask Shizuku. His chocolate eyes scanned the room. He couldn’t sleep. To many thoughts were inside his head. He twisted and turned. He didn’t know what to do. He thought, and thought. He knew he must think of something. Sano sat up. He finally knew what he was going to do.

“Good morning Sanosuke!” Shizuku smiled as Sano walked to breakfast. “Morning.” He grumbled. “Have a nice sleep?” She asked in the same sweet voice. Sano nodded slowly then yawned. He slowly ate his food. Kenshin and the others stared. “Sano, are you feeling alright?” Karou had now put a hand on his forehead. “He doesn’t have a fever.” Sanosuke growled. “I’m fine! I just had trouble sleeping, alright?” Karou glared. “Fine! That means more food for us, you moocher!” Sano glared, dropped his chopsticks and went outside. He sighed and sat down. The cool breeze whipped his face.

“Sano?” Sano jolted up. “What? What’s wrong?” Shizuku giggled. “Nothing, you just fell asleep, guess you really didn’t get a lot of sleep huh?” Sano nodded. Shizuku giggled once more. “Why don’t you go take a nap then?” Sanosuke shook his head. “No, I’m alright, I think that tiny nap did me some good.” He stretched and let out a big yawn. Karou walked outside. “Hey Sano, dinner is ready if you want some.” Sanosuke shook his head. “No, not hungry.” Karou eyes widened. “Are you sure you’re ok? It’s really not like you to miss out on food.” Sano glared. “I’m fine.” Karou just shrugged and went back inside. Sano noticed Shizuku had stayed outside too. “Hey, aren’t you going to go eat?” Shizuku sighed. “Not hungry either, its not Karou’s cooking.” Sano chuckled. “I think Kenshin made it, so it should be fine.” Both laughed. “I’m not hungry anyways.” Shizuku said, with her raven hair blowing in the wind. “Sano, you sure you’re alright? You have been acting weird today.” Shizuku inched closer and closer to Sano until he felt her warm breath on his neck. Sano blushed. “Ye-s I’m fine.” Something then struck Sano. “I need to ask you something.” He said, facing Shizuku. “Yes?” She said. Sano took a deep breath. “Ok yesterday I was looking for you, because, well, I was worried about you.” Sano whispered. “And I saw you surrouned by these guys, I heard you guys talking. Who is it that you want? Who is it that all of you want?” Sano asked, he could hear his heart beating inside of his ears. Shizuku smiled. She put both of her hands on each side of Sano’s jacket, she pulled him into a deep long kiss. When she finally broke him apart she smiled slyly. “You shall see who I’m after, do not worry, you shall see.” She stood up and walked inside, Sano sat there, speechless. None of that had answered his question. He sighed and sat there. Not knowing what was coming up next. That same night, Sano had the same problems. He couldn’t sleep. His head was swimming. To many things he wanted to know. Something inside of him was saying that something strange was going on with Shizuku. Something’s not right. Should he tell Kenshin? Was there something Shizuku wasn’t telling us? Sano wanted to know. He sighed once more before actually falling to sleep. Sano would soon found out the answers….“Yahiko!” Yahiko spun around to see Shizuku’s smiling face towards him. “Yes Shizuku?” Shizuku smiled again. “May I please have some more?” Yahiko nodded and Shizuku handed him her bowl. Shizuku was at the Akabeko while Yahiko was working. She told Yahiko that she needed “Time alone.” And “Karou’s cooking isn’t the best. Yahiko of course agreed with her on that. But felt that something wasn’t right.

“Yahiko, I’m going to go now.” Yahiko wipped around. “But so soon?” Shizuku smiled. “Yeah, I’m going to take a little walk, I’ll see you later!” Shizuku walked out. Yahiko looked confused. She just came in and she now just left? Something really wasn’t right. But Yahiko wondered what. “Hey Tsubame, can you cover for me a little bit?” Tsubame nodded. “Ok.” Yahiko smiled. “Thanks! I owe you one!” Yahiko ran, he wanted to find out where Shizuku was going. He wanted to know what wasn’t feeling right. “What? You guys again?” Yahiko heard Shizuku’s voice, he continued to run. He ran until he saw Shizuku. She was surrouned by the same scruffy looking guys that Sano saw. Yahiko quickly climbed a tree and looked down. Yahiko listened. “Give it up Shizuku!” One of the men said. Shizuku sighed. “Yeah, like I’ll give up to the likes of you guys?” One of the men growled. “Not even you can beat him!” Shizuku just smiled sweetly. “I can, and I will. You have no idea what my job was the past years.” “Not even you can beat him!” One guy hollered. Shizuku just smiled again. “I’m going to defeat him, I’m going to defeat the legendart Battousai.” Yahiko gasped. Shizuku wanted to kill Kenshin? Yahiko couldn’t believe it. All the men laughed. “Have you even heard of Kenshin’s past? Do you know the way he fights?” Shizuku laughed, seeming to laugh with them. “Of course! Who doesn’t know of him? But I know I can defeat him. And finally be the best swordsman in Japan!” One of the men stared. “Is that the only reason you’re going to fight Battousai?” Shizuku chuckled softly. “You are fools. I have other reasons, but why would I tell you? Now excuse me, I have a man to beat and another fool’s heart to break.” Yahiko tighted his hand into a fist. ‘How dare she!’ Yahiko thought. He knew she was talking about Sano. Yahiko was mad at Shizuku, he had trusted her. Yahiko climbed down slowly but quickly and ran to the dojo. “Kenshin! Kenshin!” Yahiko panted. Karou came outside. “What’s wrong Yahiko?” Yahiko shook hes head. “No time to explain! Where is Kenshin!” Sano came outside too. “Whats with your yelling punk?” Yahiko froze. Sano was in love with Shizuku. Yahiko didn’t know if he should tell him or not. “ Where’s Kenshin!” Karou looked worried. “He’s out shopping, why whats wrong?” Yahiko opened his mouth but closed it. Karou walked closer. “Yahiko tell us!” Yahiko sighed. “Fine fine! But Sano, you won’t like it.” Yahiko and the others sat down. Yahiko told them everything he heard. He finished then sighed. Karou gasped. “No, it can’t be true.” Yahiko nodded slowly. “I’m sorry but it is, I heard it with my own ears.” Sano stood up. “Sano?” Yahiko looked up at him. Sano turned around, his face with anger. “This is all bull! It has to be! You’re lying! NOW LEAVE ME ALONE!” He yelled and walked out of the room. Yahiko was about to chase after him but Karou grabbed his arm. “Let him be Yahiko. This must be the hardest for him.” Yahiko sighed once more. “Ok, but I’m going to go find Kenshin!

Yahiko ran and ran. “Kenshin!” He would yell. Yahiko stopped to catch his breath. “Damn it! Where is he?” He felt a arm come around his neck. Next thing he knew, he was pulled somewhere he didn’t know. He was throwned against a wall. He looked up to his kidnapper. It was a man cloaked from head to tone. “So you heard Shizuku, did you? No matter! We can finally get Battousai to come to us!” The man laughed. Somebody walked in. Yahiko gasped. It was Shizuku. “So you got him huh? Good.” Yahiko was furious he started to run towards Shizuku, holding his shinai in both of his hands. The man grabbed him. He tied Yahiko’s arms and but a bandage around Yahiko’s mouth. The man and Shizuku laughed. “Now,” Started the man. “Is to get Battousai to come.” Shizuku turned around and had a piece of paper in her hand. She handed it to another cloaked man. “Here,” Shizuku said. “Take this to Battousai.” The man nodded and vanished. Shizuku smiled. “Finally, the time has come.”

“Yahiko’s late.” Karou said, with a worried voice. Kenshin nodded. “This also thinks that.” Sano was sitting with his back to the wall. “He’ll come sooner or later.” Karou glared at him. “You’re only mad at him because of what he said earlier!” Sano now looked at her with a don’t-mess-with-me look. “Whatever!” Kenshin looked at both of them. “Oro? What did he say?” Karou sighed. She started to tell him about what Yahiko had told them. Kenshin nodded. “I see, could it be that Yahiko is in trouble?” Karou gasped. “Oh my gosh! I hope not!” Sano just folded his arms. “Feh, he always gets in trouble.” Karou shot him another glare. “You’re so selfish!” Just as she said this, something zoomed right by her face. Kenshin stared wide-eyed. “Karou-dono! Are you alright?” Kenshin asked, shocked at what just happened. Karou gasped. She nodded slowly. Sano, who was now intrested stood up. “What was that?” Kenshin and Sano walked over to where they thought it landed. They bent over to see an arrow, on the arrow was a parch of parchment rolled up and tied together by string. “Oro?” Kenshin pick it up and un scrolled it. It was a letter.

Dear Battousai,
We have your little friend here. If you want to see him, come to the riverside at sun set.

Karou quickly ran over and read the letter. She gasped. Kenshin stayed silent while Sano cracked his knuckles. “So, the punk wasn’t lying? We’re going, right Kenshin?” Kenshin was still quiet for a while, until the letter became a cumpled up ball in side his hand. “Yes, lets.” He said, with amber glints in his eyes. Karou shuddered, she knew what it was like when Kenshin turned Battousai, he doesn’t listen to anyone. It’s like he’s in a different world. And everytime Kenshin did turn Battousai, Karou was worried that he wouldn’t come back to the ruouni. “Karou, have 3 baths ready when we return at sun rise.” Kenshin said, starting to walk, with Sano right by his side. Karou nodded.

“Kenshin, do you really think it is Shizuku?” Kenshin kept his head straight. “I’m not entirely sure, it could be, or that she is working for someone.” Sano’s heart ached in pain as he heard this. He couldn’t believe that it was Shizuku. She has seemed like such a happy and sweet girl. And Sano had a weird tingly feeling towards her before. Was it love? He wasn’t sure. He sighed and Kenshin looked up at him. “I’m sorry Sano.” Sano just turned his head. “No, its not your fault.” The two finally got to the riverside. About a minute later something jumped and landed in front. The man in the cloak appeared, and next to him was Shizuku with a happy smile on her face. “Hello Sano!” She said with a small wave. Sano just glared. His emitions for Shizuku had changed, all he could think for her was hatred. Shizuku frowned. “Whats with that face? Did I make you mad?” Sano said nothing. Shizuku shrugged. “Well alright, if you won’t talk to me.” Kenshin acted like he heard nothing she said. “Who are you? And where is Yahiko?” He asked the cloaked man. The man chuckled. “My name is Warui, teacher of assassins.” Kenshin gasped. Warui, he had heard the name before. “You’re Warui?” It finally snapped, Kenshin knew who he was. “Warui, the man who faught my sensei all those years ago?” Warui laughed. “Yes, the one who almost beat him! And now it is time to take revenge on that! For it should have been me with that honor not him! It is time.” All of a sudden, Shizuku stepped forward. “You ready to fight Kenshin? If you beat me you can have that brat back. But if win, I’ll have to kill you.” Kenshin stepped forward, his hand on the handle of his sword. “I will make sure that I don’t lose then.” He said, his eyes full amber now. Shizuku smiled. “Oh my! Look at those eyes! I’ll be fighting the real battousai!” Kenshin said nothing. Shizuku just smiled and winked at Sano. “Do not worry Sano, I shall win and then we can be together!” Sano didn’t even look at her. He was watching Kenshin. ‘He’s really angry.’ Sanosuke thought. ‘But why isn’t Warui fighting him? And why doesn’t Shizuku seem scared?’ Kenshin walked a little closer, so did Shizuku. Kenshin’s eyes gleamed amber as the sun was crawling out of the sky. ‘This fight won’t be easy.’ Kenshin thought.Shizuku smiled. “What is it Battousai? Don’t tell me you don’t like to fight girls! Don’t worry! I don’t mind!” Kenshin said nothing, his eyes full of anger. Sanosuke shivered. It was always scary when he turned Battousai. His eyes full of anger and his past. Sano knew Kenshin’s past was frightening. When Kenshin turned Battousai, the future of the rurouni is wiped out, the return of Battousai is clear. Everytime, Kenshin only cares about killing his enemy. Sanosuke watched, not being able to do anything. Kenshin pulled out his sword out of his sheath. It glistened in the moonlight. Shizuku smiled. “Good! Lets get this started!” She also pulled out her sword, it was like Kenshin’s except that it wasn’t a sakabatou. She licked the blade with a sly smile. “Ready to have some fun Battousai?” Shizuku started to run at Kenshin, she tried to slash his side, but Kenshin merley dogded. Kenshin was about to attack but Shizuku was now on at his back. Shocked at her speed, Kenshin stepped back. “You’re going to have to do better then that.” She said and stabed his shoulder. Blood sprayed on everywhere. Sano gasped, her speed was the same as his. Kenshin acted like nothing happened (remember! Battousai!) He turned around, so did Shizuku, she looked at the blood as though she enjoyed it. She sighed. “My my, Battousai is losing his touch!” Battousai just glared and started to run again towards her. He was about to attack but she did a back flip over him, she landed and was about to stab him. Kenshin with his god like speed, moved quickly and ended up at her back. He went in for an attack, Shizuku crouched and did a sweep kick making Kenshin trip. Kenshin was now on his back, Shizuku held her sword as if she was about to stab, Kenshin rolled over and jumped up.

Sanosuke watched in surprise, Shizuku’s speed, it was like Kenshin’s. Shizuku and Kenshin were now both breathing very fast. Shizuku smiled. “I misjudge you Battousai, you’re better then I thought you were!” Battousai held his sword up, ready to attack again. “You’ll be surprised once I kill you.” He said. Shizuku looked a little surprised but had the same smile on her face. “Oo, big words Battousai, you sure you can carry them out?” “Yes, when I say I’ll kill you, I will.” Kenshin said. Shizuku shrugged. “You’ll be surprised.” Kenshin vanished from sight, next thing Shizuku knew, he was at side, he slashed her side. Shizuku acted like she didn’t even get hurt. Swords clashed and shimmered while Sanosuke watched. After a while, Kenshin once more vanished and appeared at Shizuku’s back again. Shizuku smiled. She dogded his attack and did a back flip once more. She ran towards him, using his god like speed again, Kenshin dodged and ran towards her, sword in sheath, Shizuku had her back to him, Shizuku gasped, she turned around only to have her stomach cut. She leaned over, blood dripping. She looked up only to meet a sword to her neck. She fell to the ground, the sword following her. She smiled at the one who was holding it. “You won Battousai, are you going to kill me now?” Kenshin, eyes full of hatred and death looked down at Shizuku, lying there, he could kill her in one swipe. He enjoyed this, killing, blood. It all reminded him of his past. The look, the feel of death and blood. All of it was coming back. Shizuku smiled once more. “Do it already, I know you want to Battousai.” The sword drew closer into her neck, blood started fall. Kenshin looked at his pitiful enemy. She had no idea what a mess she had gotten herself into. The sword drew nearer….

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Kenshin stared into the eyes of his enemy. This was a joyous feeling. He had forgotten how much he had enjoyed it. He smiled an evil smile to Shizuku. “You fool, you should have never have messed with me.” Shizuku said nothing, just looking at the sword and back at him. Sanosuke stood there, he could do nothing. His feelings for Shizuku were still in his heart, still waiting there. He was going to tell her how he felt but now he couldn’t, he longed to have Shizuku’s soft lips brush against him. ‘No!’ Sano said in his head. He should be thinking this! Shizuku was an enemy! She had betrayed him! But still, still in his heart, feelings of love still stirred. He felt there was some good left in her, some love still for him. To hold her in his arms, to feel her warm breath, to see her smile. Oh, how he wanted all that to happen now. He looked over to Shizuku, wanting to save her, but if he did, he surely would be killed as well. Shizuku noticed and looked over to him. Sanosuke could have sworned he saw her smile, the soft smile that Sano thought was hers. The one that he thought was real. But this looked real, her eyes full of happiness, even when she was on the break of death, she was happy.

Kenshin still held the sword at Shizuku’s neck. Why was it taking so long for him to kill? If he loved it so much, why wasn’t he doing it? Standing there, he thought in his head. ‘Kill, kill her!’ A voice said. But something, something was telling him not too, was this the wanderer? Was this the one that promised never to kill again? He shook his head, no, this was the Battousai and will stay the Battousai. He then looked into Shizuku’s eyes, her face might have been happy, but her eyes where full of fear. Fearness, fear of death. He saw a tear fall from the corner of her eye. He smiled wider, fear was clear now. He loved the look of fear. Part of his mind was enjoying it, but what was this? Another felt sorry for the enemy? Seeing the fear made them want to pull the sword away. ‘No!’ Said the Battousai. ‘We like to kill!’ The other voice said ‘No, this one does not.’ Battousai gasped. The rurouni was returning. The one that never kills was coming back. Battousai didn’t not want this to happen. ‘No! I am in control now!’ The same other voice chuckled softly. ‘This one disagrees, I am in control, and always will be.’ The Battousai had eyes full of shock. ‘No!’ But it was too late, the rurouni returned, his eyes returning to a soft, cheerful purple. He pulled away the sword from Shizuku, put it in the sheath before turning to Shizuku and Warui. “Where is Yahiko? I have won, you made a deal.” Warui laughed. “I should not be surprised that you have won! Yes, a deal is a deal, here is the boy.” Out of the darkness, Yahiko was thrown to the ground infront of Kenshin. He got up quickly and glared at Warui and Shizuku. “Jerks.” He said before walking over to Kenshin. Kenshin smiled, turned around and started to walk. Sanosuke smiled. The rurouni had returned, no surprise there. Giving on last glance at Shizuku, he joined Yahiko and Kenshin.
“How’s your wound?” Kenshin shook his arms. “Deep, but I won’t die.” Sano let out a low chuckle. “That’s nice to hear.” He said. Kenshin looked over at Yahiko. “Are you ok Yahiko?” Yahiko nodded. “Yep, I’m fine, I knew you would win.” Kenshin smiled. They all returned to the dojo to meet a shocked Karou and Megumi. Megumi took care of Kenshin’s wounds. And everything went back to normal, well so thought Sanosuke.

Hold me gentley..
Tell me you love me..
I want to be yours..
And only yours

Sanosuke breathed the cool summer air. The breeze blowing through his hair. He smiled, it was a beautiful day, the options for what to do where endless.

Somethings I want..
But I want only you right now

He chuckled as he saw Kenshin doing the laundry, he never understood that why he did that. Everything was normal, no worries or problems. But for some reason, something was still bothering him..his heart was telling him something, but what was it?

My heart needs healing
Come to me now..
Let me tell you that I love you
Never want to let go
Staying forever..

Sano sighed, he was confused. Everything was perfect now, what was bothering him? He longed for something, or was it someone? Sanosuke shook his head. He didn’t want to be bothered now, not when things were going so well.

Don’t let me go
Let me see the light
Let me be with you
Nevering letting go
Just staying

Then a picture of someone flashed in his mind. ‘No,’ Sano thought. It was Shizuku, he had longed to see her again. His love for her still was beating in his heart, he couldn’t do anything about it. He wished he could see her, even if it was a second, just to be near her, to hear her talk. He knew that if he did that, Kenshin and the others would hate him, he knew he shouldn’t love her, but it was hard.

I want to be with you
My heart longs for you
Come to me
Hold me gentley..
Tell me you love me..
I want to be yours..
And only yours..
Dear Sanosuke,
You probably can guess who this is. I want to see you again, met me near the Sakura blossoms, I understand if you don’t come. You hate me…but I’ll wait

‘you've thought of all there is
but not enough
and it loses you in a cloud

Sanosuke’s eyes read it a few times. He couldn’t believe it was her. He wanted to see her too, he’s heart pounded. He stood up. Kenshin, leaning with his back to the wall smiled at him. “Going somewhere?” Sano frooze. “Just for a walk.” Kenshin’s smile got wider. “You do not need to lie to me, I know who sent you that letter.” Sanosuke heart dropped, he surely hates him now. “Kenshin, I.” Kenshin walked over to him and clasped his hand on his shoulder. “I understand Sanosuke, go ahead, I won’t stop you.” Sanosuke stared in amazement. He was letting him go, just like that? Sano smiled at him. “Thanks Kenshin, I really owe you one.” Kenshin nodded. Sanosuke started to run. ‘Wait for me, I’ll be there.’

"there" most everything is nothin'
that it seems
"where" you see the things you only wanna see


Karou and Yahiko walked out. “Where’s Sano going?” Yahiko asked, hand on his shinai, ready for practice. Kenshin smiled to the two. “Just for a walk.” Karou and Yahiko shrugged and went to practice.
‘Wait for me.’ Was the only thing going in Sanosuke’s mind right now. He ran and ran, he finally saw the pink petals floating down to the stream. He put his hands on his knees, panting. “So you came Sanosuke.” Sano looked up. It was Shizuku, her hair gleaming and her clothes new. Pinkness in the background, Sano stood up. “Yeah, I came.” Shizuku walked over to the bridge and looked down in the water. “Why?” Sanosuke walked over by her, sakura petals flying every which way. “I also wanted to see you.” Shizuku looked up at him and smiled. “Really?” Sano nodded, his face now turning the color of one of the petals. Shizuku smiled even more.

I'd fly away
to a higher plane
to say words I resist
to float away
to sigh
to breathe.... forget
“I’m glad that you came, but I don’t think you want to be with me, everyone hates me.” Shizuku looked away, sadness in her eyes. “Shizuku,” Sanosuke started. “I don’t hate you, and I bet Kenshin and the others don’t either.” Tears rolled down Shizuku’s face. “I was such an idoit though! I betrayed you! How can anyone forgive me?” She buried her face in her hands. “Shizuku, its because, its because.”

and heaven's not enough
if when I'm there I don't remember you
and heaven does enough
you think you know it
and it uses you

Sano said, his face turning bright red. “Its because I love you Shizuku!” Shizuku looked up, mouth open. Sanosuke felt like he had just loaded a big weight off his heart. He didn’t care if she was crying, just as long as he got to see her. It was good enough for him. Just to stand by her, just to look at her face. Nothing could make him more happy. “Sano,” Shizuku looked at him, as though nothing else was happening.

I saw so many things
but like a dream
always losing me in a cloud

“I also love you Sanosuke.” Shizuku said, wiping her tears away. Sano’s heart soared. Those words felt like they had penetrated his heart. They had made him feel the most happy he has ever been.

cause I couldn't cry
cause I turned away
couldn't see the score
didn't know the pain
of leaving yesterday really far behind

Sanosuke smiled. Shizuku smiled back, Sano’s heart melted. He loved it when she smiled, he walked closer to her and pulled her into a hug. He didn’t care how long it would be, just as long as he was with her. Just to hold her, that would be enough. He thought he would die of happniess, he couldn’t think of anything he wanted right now. He then heard her soft voice. “Thank you Sanosuke.” Sanosuke looked down at her. “What for?” Shizuku smiled at him. “I’ve never been happy before like this, all what you saw before was an act. My life has always been horrible, its always been full of war and blood.” Sanosuke put a hand on her head and hugged her more. “Your life won’t be like that anymore.”

in another life
in another dream
by a different name
gave it all away
for a memory

The two just stood there. Time flew by but they didn’t care. For them this was all that mattered, staying in eachothers arms, being together. For all enternity or just a day. It didn’t matter. The sakura petals floated down stream, not knowing where they were going and the sun set. Petals floating, each different from each other, nothing else mattered now, nothing else mattered.

and a quiet lie
and I felt the face
of a cold tonight
still don't know the score
but I know the pain
of leaving everything really far behind

~end~
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