Hey! I am back with my first multi-chaptered fanfic! I usually work on one-shots so I am really nervous! Reviews are always welcomed. Please read and enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Pairing: ItaSaku
Italics-Thoughts or flashbacks
Bold-Inner Sakura
Summary: Haruno Sakura goes undercover as ANBU Ishida Yume to get closer to Uchiha Itachi of the infamous Akatsuki. But how will Itachi act around Yume? And more importantly, how will he react when he finds out that Yume is really his brother's former teammate?
Anata Wa…?
'And You Are…?'
By: Shadowsakura321
The times they spent together. The days they shared together. Threw bad times, near death, they were together forever. Team Seven had conquered the unconquerable. The times Sakura peeled apples for Sasuke and the time she waited by his bedside. The times he protected and saved her. The last time he thanked her.
Sakura knew that Sasuke wouldn't be the way he was today if the Uchiha massacre hadn't happened. Sure, he would still compete with Neji and Naruto and train but he would have fun and have an enjoyable time in Kohona, surrounded by his dearest friends. But, he had to leave. In order to kill…
Uchiha Itachi.
Sakura clenched her fists as she read the ANBU report. Itachi and the Akatsuki had been spotted on the border of the Fire Country. They were coming for Naruto. And their speed was dramatically increasing. It had been five years since Sasuke had left and Sakura had beaten Hyuga Neji for ANBU captain. She had surpassed the Godaime was the head of the hospital.
Sakura looked up "Shikamaru!" "I need you to go get Naruto immediately and tell him to meet me at the Hokage's office" Shikamaru opened an eye "hai" he said lazily and poofed away. Sakura took off her medical jacket and teleported to the Hokage's.
An empty sake bottle was on Tsunade's desk and scattered papers were messily stacked at the edges. Shizune was petting Tonton. Sakura greeted Tenten and Lee as they walked out. Sakura shut the door behind her and crossed her arms. "Tsunade-shisou, the Akatsuki are advancing to Kohona" Emerald eyes pleaded at Tsunade "they can't get Naruto!" Sakura forced out the tears brimming in her eyes.
Tsunade looked at her pupil. "They will not get Naruto" she repeated. She looked at some papers "but, we need an ANBU to get close to the Akatsuki" "I am not suggesting any regular ANBU Sakura, these people aren't the ones to mess with" Sakura nodded "hai"
The door suddenly burst open "TSUNADE-BAACHAN!" "THE AKATSUKI IS COMING TO GET ME!" "WELL, I AM GONNA KICK THEIR SORRY ASSES AND THEN I'LL BECOME ROKUDAIME HOKAGE!" "OH, HI SAKURA-CHAN!" "DID YOU HEAR?" "THE AKATSUKI IS COMING TO KOHONA!" "WHAT SHOULD WE DO?" Naruto finished yelling only to have Tsunade smack him. "SHUT UP NARUTO!" "I AM NOT AN OLD LADY!" "YES YOU ARE!" Sakura looked annoyed. "Quiet!" she hissed.
Naruto crossed his arms. Over the years, he had become ANBU and was currently dating Hinata. He had matured but was the same goofy shinobi deep down. He and Sakura had become very close. Naruto glanced at Sakura. Her hands were balled up into fists. "Tsunade-shisou, what about me?" "I've had previous encounters by the Akatsuki and have even broke out of Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan" Cerulean blue eyes widened as Naruto opened his mouth to scream but Shizune covered a hand with his mouth.
Tsunade looked at her pupil. She had changed so much. She was like her. They wanted to be like their teammates. To show everyone that they were not weak. But, what if she never came back. "Sakura, we can always have Neji or someone else go" Tsunade didn't dare say something on the lines of a stronger shinobi. Sakura stubbornly shook her head. "No, they need a kunoichi" "Now, tell me shisou, what other kunoichi like me so you want to send?" Tsunade was silent.
Naruto slapped Shizune's hand away. He raced up to Sakura. Jade eyes collided with sky blue. "Sakura-chan…" he said softly, grabbing her hand. Sakura was silent. "No Naruto-kun, I have to do this" She looked at Tsunade. "I'll have Ino dye my hair and I can create a colored lens to go over my eyes" She walked past Shizune and rested a palm on the door.
She looked back at her saddened teammate. A forced smile made its way to her face "Naruto-kun!!" "I'll be fine, when I come back, you can take me out for ramen!" Naruto was silent. She walked out, quietly shutting the door. But in Sakura's stomach, she knew that there was a chance that this was the last time she would ever be in Kohona. Back in Tsunade's room, everyone was silent. Naruto clenched his fists.
'Look what you've done Sasuke!'
The rookie eight and Team Gai stared solemnly at Sakura. Tears formed in Ino's eyes "forehead girl!" "You could die!" She sobbed and leaned on Shikamaru's shoulder. Sadly, he looked up "don't be troublesome, don't go" Neji stared into Sakura's eyes. He wouldn't admit it but he liked her. Hinata looked at Sakura, Naruto reappearing behind her. "Come home safely" she said, without stuttering. Fear sparked in everyone's bodies. In the lush green trees, Kurenai, Asuma, Anko, Genma, Kakashi, Jiraiya and Gai watched.
Sakura closed her eyes and shook her head. "We need to find out more on the Akatsuki" "We also cannot let them go near Naruto" "The last thing we need is another fight like the one Deidara and Gaara-kun had on the streets of Kohona" "She does make a good point there" Shino whispered sadly. Akamaru whined as Kiba patted him soothingly. Ino stepped up, hands clasped together. "Demo…f-forehead g-girl" she stammered.
Sakura looked at her best friend and then around to see everyone else's faces. Memories flashed back.
"Ino-pig! "Forehead girl!" "Ino-pig!" "Forehead-girl!"
"Sakura-san!" "You're youth blossoms like the rising sun!"
"Che, women are so troublesome"
"SAKURA-CHAN!" "WANNA GO FOR RAMEN?!"
"Hn" "Haruno"
Everyone had become so strong. Everyone had gained so much potential. She smiled weakly "I'll be fine" "Ino-pig, Hinata-chan, Tenten, come over around seven am tomorrow morning, okay?" she said. Ino nodded, eyes closed. Sakura stuffed her hands into her pockets and then walked along the tree-shaded road, alone and deep in thought. Heads turned to look back at her until long pink locks were no longer in sight.
Neji sighed and rubbed his temples. "She's making a decision for Kohona" he stated. Ino shook her head, opening her teary eyes to stare into milky ones.
"No, she's making this decision for Sasuke"
Sakura opened up her bag and stuffed some clothes, a fake identity and some more accessories. She looked at her team picture on her dresser. Sakura opened her drawer and took out a camera. Turning around, she snapped a picture.
Later on, she will have it printed. Then, she'll fold it and put it into a pocket of the bag. Just something to remember her team. The sun was setting as a canvas of reds, oranges and pinks shone. The trees shadowed in the light as people began to walk home. Lights flickered on and off in houses. The clanking of kunai was heard from the training grounds.
Sakura got under her covers and stared up at the ceiling. The scent of vanilla drifted to her nostrils. Emerald orbs began to close at she drifted off into a peaceful slumber.
Today, she was the legendary Haruno Sakura of Kohona.
Tomorrow, she was Ishida Yume, a kunoichi who was the student of Sakura.
-Tsuzuku-
Did you like? Hate? That was the first chapter! Reviews are always welcomed! I hope you stay tuned for the rest!
Ja ne!
-Shadowsakura321