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All Shapes and Sizes: Ch 7

Here’s chapter seven of All Shapes and Sizes! This is my take on how Karin and Sakura met, as well as how they became friends while traveling and looking for Sasuke. This is SasuSaku all the way.

Fanfiction link is here: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12028758/1/All-Shapes-and-Sizes

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Karin was in her lab, mixing together different flowers to try and create a perfume that could stop an enemy in his tracks, making him instantly enamored. Suigetsu had left the hideout earlier that day with the intention of visiting Juugo, leaving Karin and Orochimaru in the Land of Fire. Orochimaru was working in his own private lab, researching how to make small clones of himself. Karin had snorted at the thought of Orochimaru wanting to be a father, but she dared not say anything to her boss concerning that. Karin raised her hand to scratch her head, and smiled when she felt the side of her hair. She had recently decided to shave part of it, giving her an edgier look.

While mixing together orchid with lavender, Karin suddenly detected two chakras coming closer to the hideout. After focusing in on the two chakras, Karin recognized them and gasped aloud. Sasuke and Sakura were quickly getting closer and closer to the entrance of the hideout. She immediately dropped the vial she was holding and darted out of the lab. She felt Orochimaru doing the same.

“What are they doing here?” Karin thought, her hair flying behind her. “They should be in Konoha by now!” As Karin approached the front entrance, her eyes caught the sight of Sasuke supporting a very pregnant Sakura, who was holding her stomach in pain.

“Sakura!” Karin shrieked, running straight to the girl.

“Ah, Karin,” Sakura tried to smile through the pain. “I’m so glad you’re here.”

“My wife is in labor,” Sasuke told her, his face contorted in pain and worry. “We were travelling back from Suna when her water broke an hour ago. This was closer than Konoha.”

Orochimaru appeared then, his face serious for once. “Ah, Sasuke. So this is your lovely wife.” Sasuke glared at him.

“Come, Sakura, let’s lay you down.” Karin helped Sasuke support her and they walked her to a room down the hall. Sakura lay on the bed, her head supported by a pillow.

Sakura began barking orders at the two men. “You two! We need towels, hot water, medical scissors, a tray, and another pillow for support.” The two men immediately left to get her what she needed.

“Sakura, how far apart are your contractions?” Karin asked. She knew the process of giving birth, having studied it intensely, but never having actually helped deliver a baby herself.

“Seven minutes,” was the pink-woman’s reply. “Karin, have you ever delivered a baby?” Sakura’s large green eyes looked at her, expectant.

“No, but I know the process,” Karin said with a grim smile.

“Okay, well I’ll help walk you through it,” Sakura replied. She thought for a moment and smiled. “I didn’t think I’d get to see you again so soon. Especially not like this.” Sakura threw her head back and laughed. “Tsunade-sama will never forgive me for not letting her deliver the baby.” She reached and squeezed Karin’s hand. “But I’m glad you’ll be delivering the child. Now, you’ll have a special bond with them.” Karin felt tears form in her eyes at the realization.

Sasuke and Orochimaru walked in carrying towels, hot water, and a pillow. Sasuke had removed his cloak and eagerly moved towards his wife, helping her get more comfortable with the pillow.

“Do you two have any clothes or blankets for the child?” Karin asked, fixing everything how she needed it to be.

“Sasuke, the blanket should be in my bag. We have a two sets of clothes. One’s for a boy, one’s for a girl.” Sakura gasped then. “Sasuke-kun, we haven’t decided on names! The baby can’t be born without a name.”

“We’ll wait until he or she is born, and then decide when we see it.” Sasuke retorted decisively. He got out the two small sets of clothing and put them on a table for Karin. At that moment, Sakura had another contraction. Sasuke tried to hold her hand, but she moved it away.

“Ne, Sasuke, I’ll end up breaking your hand again.” Sakura gasped. “Shannaroo!”

Sasuke let out a sigh before wrapping his one arm around Sakura’s shoulder. He was in for a long night.

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It was 6 o’clock in the morning when Sasuke was kicked out of his wife’s delivery room. Karin had made him leave the room as his constant pacing had put Sakura on edge.

“You can come back in for the delivery” Karin had told him. He grit his teeth together, and continued to pace the hallway. Orochimaru had gone to bed after declaring that he was glad he did not have to deal with labor. Sasuke was alone, and had been for over an hour. He was about to barge back in the room when he heard Karin calling his name.

“Sasuke!” she shrieked. “It’s time!” Sasuke ran back into the room and walked straight to Sakura, who was sweating and panting. Karin was at the foot of the bed, ready to deliver the baby. Sakura walked her through the process very carefully. When both women were ready, Karin told Sakura to push.

Sasuke wrapped his arm around Sakura’s shoulders. Her fists were clenched and she screamed “Shannaroo” more than once. Sooner than he anticipated, Sakura gave her final push, and the room was entirely silent. With one arm, Karin was holding the baby Uchiha in a towel. With her free hand, she cut the baby’s umbilical cord. For a few moments, the entire room was silent, before a cry pierced through the air.

“Congratulations,” Karin told them, beaming. “You have a daughter.”

Sakura felt tears pouring out of her eyes. “A little girl, huh?” she thought to herself.

Sasuke was numb with shock. He was a father to a very, very tiny female. As Karin brought the baby closer, the Uchiha saw a tuft of black hair on her head. “So no pink,” he thought, before his heart swelled with pride. “That’s fine. My mother had black hair.” He watched as Karin handed Sakura the small human.

“Hello, child,” his wife cooed to their little girl. Upon being placed in her mother’s gentle embrace, the girl had stopped crying. “Welcome to the world.” Karin moved and began cleaning up after the delivery as Sasuke bent down to look at his child’s face. Sure enough, staring up at the ceiling not really seeing much were two Onyx eyes. Sakura turned to look at him “She definitely got the Uchiha genes, anata.” She turned back to the baby. “You look just like your papa, little one.”

Papa. Hearing himself referred to with that word gave Sasuke chills. He was a father. It reaffirmed the fact that Sasuke would never be alone in the world. He had a family now.

“What will we call her?” Sakura murmured to Sasuke.

“Sarada,” Sasuke said without hesitation. Sasuke didn’t know where the name came from, but it just felt right. It was strong and beautiful, just like their daughter would be.

“Hm,” Sakura said, thinking. “Sarada. Uchiha Sarada.” Sakura beamed at her husband. “It’s perfect.”

Karin, feeling very awkward but knowing what needed to be done, interrupted the couple. “Would you like me to clean the child up?” She asked, knowing the baby would get sick otherwise. “After, I can help you clean up too, Sakura, if you can heal yourself.”

“Ah, yes,” Sakura replied, blushing. Karin took the baby from her and left to bathe, dress, and swaddle the child in a blanket. Sakura immediately began channeling chakra to heal herself.

“Sakura?” Sasuke murmured.

“Aa?” Sakura turned to look at him.

“Thank you,” he smiled at her, poking her forehead with two fingers. Sakura smiled, grabbed her husband’s shirt, and pulled him in for a kiss.

“You’re welcome,” she told him with a smirk after their lips parted. Their gazes met, and Sakura could see all the unspoken words in Sasuke’s eyes. She raised her hand to his face and held his cheek in her hand. With her free hand, Sakura raised two fingers and poked Sasuke in the forehead.

Whether it was a trick of the light or her own exhaustion, Sakura could have sworn she saw tears forming in her husband’s eyes.

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Sakura was awoken later that day by the sound of loud cries coming from her offspring. “Shannaroo,” the new mother said. “It seems you got your temper from me.” Sasuke, who had been holding their daughter while they slept, awoke, instantly on edge. “She’s probably just hungry,” Sakura told him, taking Sarada. “Go back to sleep.”

The couple had moved into a larger room with a bed they could share. Having been up the entire night and most of the morning, the new family had desired nothing more than sleep. At his wife’s instruction, Sasuke had closed his eyes again, immediately falling back to sleep. Sakura sat up, most of her soreness gone from healing herself. Sakura lifted her shirt up and allowed Sarada to attach herself to her breast. The baby eagerly began to eat.

“It looks like you got your appetite from me as well,” Sakura laughed quietly. “Well, lucky for you, I’m an excellent cook. When you get older, I’ll be able to make you whatever foods you like. I hope you have a wide palate, unlike your Uncle Naruto. His diet consists mainly of Ramen.” Sakura continued chattering away to her child who didn’t understand a word of what she was saying.

“You’re going to make so many friends, I just know it. You’ll be a wonderful shinobi, and a kind person, just like your Papa.” Sakura smiled at her little girl in her sweet pink dress.

Sakura had hoped for a family with Sasuke since she was a child. She had fanciful thoughts of Sasuke sweeping her off her feet, and having plenty of little babies with him. As she had grown, however, Sakura’s reality had changed. After getting to know Sasuke, she had developed a genuine love for the Uchiha. When he left, Sakura let go of these dreams. She still hoped that one day Sasuke could reciprocate her love, but she would have been happy knowing that he was happy, and that her love had changed him for the better. More than anything, Sakura had wanted to bring Sasuke back from the darkness and into the light where he could shine. After the war, when Sasuke returned to Konoha, a small part of her began to hope for a family again. When he departed again, this time with a forehead poke and a promise to see her again, the hope had only grown. While he was away, her health had suffered, and her future was up in the air. She did not know what Sasuke felt for her. After the situation with Kido, when Sasuke had come to rescue her when she didn’t need rescuing, her hope for a future together had grown again. Then, one day, Sasuke had come back to the village. She had been waiting with open arms, and their love had quickly blossomed. Sasuke had proposed before long, and the young couple had been inseparable. During their time together, Sakura hadn’t given a family too much thought. She wanted children with Sasuke, it was true. However, she didn’t want to pressure him or move to fast, and so she had been content with being happily married to the man of her dreams.

It wasn’t until she found out she was pregnant that Sakura realized how much she had wanted this child. Now, holding Sarada in her arms, all of Sakura’s dreams had come true. She felt tears forming in her eyes. In that moment, nothing could have made the Uchiha matriarch happier.

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The Uchiha couple stayed for a week in Orochimaru’s hideout before departing for Konoha. After making sure that Sarada was bundled up tightly and Sakura was feeling fully recovered to make the trip, the couple said their goodbye’s to Karin.

“Thank you again for everything,” Sakura said, smiling sincerely. Sasuke was holding Sarada protectively in his arm, watching the two women. “Without you, I don’t know what we would have done.” Sakura held out a small glass box to Karin. Curious, the red head looked in. “It’s Sarada’s umbilical cord,” Sakura explained as Karin gasped. “We want you to have it. You’ve been through so much with us. It’s physical proof of our bond.”

Karin felt tears forming in the corners of her eyes. Surprising Sakura, Karin threw her arms around her. “Thank you for being my friend,” Karin murmured. Sakura returned the embrace, smiling. When the women parted, Sasuke had a small smile on his face. Only his wife could make the temperamental Uzumaki cry tears of happiness.

“Goodbye, Sarada,” Karin said to the small child who was sleeping soundly. “She may have Sasuke’s coloring, but she looks just like you.” Karin told Sakura. Sakura giggled. “Goodbye, Sasuke.” Karin told the dark-haired Uchiha man. A pang in her heart at the sight of his face told Karin she still loved him, but she was finally okay with it.

“Thank you, Karin. For everything,” Sasuke told her sincerely, a very serious look on his face.

As the couple moved to leave, Karin called out after them. “Feel free to write to me, Sakura!”

Sakura turned her head and smiled at Karin before waving and disappearing into the trees with her husband and child.

Karin clutched the small glass box tighter. As she made her way inside, she walked to her desk and set the small box gently inside her bottom drawer. She would keep it by her side always.

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“TEME” a loud voice greeted the Uchiha family as they walked through the gates of Konoha. Sasuke sighed and handed Sarada to Sakura, certain that Naruto would plummet into and hurt his child otherwise. The sunny blonde attacked his best friend, causing Sasuke to jump backwards to dodge getting hit. “Where the hell have you been? Raido and Aoba returned months ago! Dattebayo!”

“Naruto, shut the hell up, you’re going to wake my child.” Sasuke seethed.

“I don’t care if I…WHAT?!” Naruto screamed. “A child?!” Naruto turned to look at Sakura, his mouth hanging open. Sure enough in Sakura’s arms was a very small, dark-haired Uchiha.

“I will knock your lights out if you hurt my child or husband. Baka!” Sakura told him, her green eyes flashing.

A gasp sounded in front of them, and when Sakura turned, she saw Hinata standing there, carrying a small, very blonde child of around 3 months. If possible, Hinata had grown even lovelier in the absence of the Uchiha couple.

“Sa-sakura-chan!” She gasped, staring straight to the small bundle in Sakura’s arms. “Sasuke!”

Naruto recovered somewhat at his wife’s gasp, and began glaring at the two as he moved towards his wife. “What the hell happened?”

“Well, you see, when a man and a woman are married, it’s customary-” Sasuke began sarcastically.

“I chased after Sasuke on his mission, and I went into labor on our way back to Konoha. Our daughter was born on March 31st.” Sakura told them, cutting Sasuke off. The story was too long and confusing for her at the moment, especially when she really just wanted to get home.

Surprisingly, Hinata was the first one to move closer to see the baby. “She’s beautiful.” Hinata smiled, making Sakura remember how much she loved the Hyuga-turned-Uzumaki. “What’s her name?”

“Sarada,” Sakura beamed.

“Uchiha Sarada,” Hinata giggled. “It’s perfect. This is Boruto.” Hinata gestured to the little boy who was currently playing with her long black hair.

“Hello, Boruto.” Sakura chirped. “I’m your Aunt Sakura.”

“You couldn’t have even sent a messenger hawk?” Naruto pouted.

“Well, at first we couldn’t due to the mission, and then we just forgot about it.” Sakura apologized, a sheepish look on her face.

“You just forgot about us?” Naruto almost yelled, a comical expression on his face.

“You’re going to wake my daughter, dobe.” Sasuke muttered. “And don’t yell at my wife.”

“What did you say, teme? Dattebayo!” Naruto raised his fist at Sasuke.

“Come on, Naruto!” Sakura pleaded. “We’re sorry! Shannaroo! Don’t you want to meet your niece?” At that, Naruto calmed down, and slowly turned towards the tiny Uchiha.

“She looks just like you two,” the blonde haired jinchuriki said after a few moments. Tears formed in his eyes. “The next generation looks bright.” Even Sasuke cracked a small smile at that. “Wait until Kakashi sensei sees you! He’ll be crying like a baby.”

“Have you told Ino?” Hinata asked Sakura in her soothing voice. Sakura grimaced and shook her head no. She was not looking forward to that interaction.

“I’ll tell her later,” Sakura huffed. “We’re very tired, and I’m not exactly ready to be berated right now. Well, any more than I already have.” She turned to glare at Naruto before turning to her husband. “We have so much to do. We need clothes, shoes, blankets, and we don’t even have a crib.”

“Hn,” Sasuke replied. “We’ll have to go later.”

“Hinata-chan and I will take care of it!” Naruto whooped. “We’ll go buy a bunch of girl’s stuff, and a crib too.”

Sakura began “Naruto, that’s really not-” but Naruto cut her off.

“It’s not a problem! We’ll be over in a few hours!” He took his son from Hinata, grabbed her hand, and began to pull her towards the marketplace. Hinata threw a reassuring look over her shoulder that said Sakura didn’t need to worry: her baby wouldn’t be receiving any orange jumpsuits.

Sakura chuckled slightly at her goofball best friend before turning to her husband. “Do you need to visit the Hokage?” It was customary for ninja to report to the Hokage following a mission.

“No,” Sasuke told her. “I’ll send him a note. Knowing Naruto, though, he’ll be bringing the entirety of Konoha, including the Hokage, to our front door later today.”

Groaning, Sakura held onto Sarada more tightly. Sasuke began walking towards their house, wife and daughter in tow. Located at the front edge of the Uchiha district sat their small home. It looked warm and inviting, despite being empty for several months. It seemed as though Ino and Hinata had been keeping the house clean, knowing Sakura would do the same for them. As the couple walked through the front door and locked it behind them, Sakura sighed contentedly. They were finally home.

“Sasuke-kun?” Sakura asked him as they walked into their main living area. “Could you go get me a basket and a thick blanket?”

When he came back with the basket and blanket, Sakura laid the thick blanket into the small basket before placing their baby inside of it. Sarada stretched and yawned before becoming more comfortable and falling back into a deep slumber. She felt Sasuke wrap his arm around her as she watched her daughter, and turned around to kiss him full on the mouth.

“Thank you, Sasuke,” Sakura told him, her head resting on his shoulder.

“Aa,” was all Sasuke could say. The little coupled relaxed with their daughter for a few minutes before Sakura got up to make lunch and inspect her flower garden. Sasuke checked around the house to make sure everything was in its place, and then proceeded to watch Sarada carefully, taking note of her every move and sound. The little house was full of warmth and peace for a few hours, making Sakura and Sasuke very content.

Of course, that peace was shattered the moment Naruto showed up with his wife and child. Four clones were carrying bags of baby things and a crib, while Hinata held Boruto and a bag of groceries. As Sasuke and Naruto began bickering, Sakura ordered them to go set up the nursery, giving precise instructions so that they wouldn’t mess it up. Then, adding to the chaos, Kakashi, Ino, and Sai wound up on the doorstep of the Uchiha house. Sai was holding their small son, Inojin, so that Ino could give Sakura a good scolding before embracing her best friend and busting into tears.

“You could have at least written to me, forehead!” Ino told her. “You look so different! Even your hair is longer.”

For the first time, Sakura realized her hair had indeed been growing. “I never even noticed. Maybe I’ll grow it out. What do you think, Ino-pig?” Ino smiled at her, and threw her head back in laughter. Sai introduced Sakura to his son with a genuine smile on his face.

“This is Inojin,” he declared, his quiet voice full of happiness.

Kakashi sat back in a chair for most of the afternoon, holding either Sarada or Boruto or Inojin at any given time, looking as content as possible. He enjoyed the same peacefulness the babies did, and enjoyed thinking they would one day grow up to be like their parents.

Sakura smiled as she watched all of her friends and their children in her home. There were so many established bonds between them that would only grow as their children did. She caught Sasuke’s eyes a few times as he moved around the house, arranging things for Sarada while Naruto talked their ears off about how amazing Boruto was. While he would never admit it, Sasuke was very happy with the chaos ensuing in his own home.

For the first time in months, Sakura was finally back in Konoha. This time, things were different. This time, she had two new bonds. One with her child, and one with the woman who had delivered her. Sakura made a mental note; she had to write to Karin the next day and let her know they had arrived home safely.

After all of her friends left, the house was back to its peaceful and welcoming state. The pink-haired kunoichi held her child tightly that night, her heart swelled with contentment, and her husband’s presence making her feel whole. Sakura and Sasuke both had the family they never expected to get, and for that, they were grateful beyond belief.

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dayaarm · 8 years

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All Shapes and Sizes: Ch 6

Here’s chapter six of All Shapes and Sizes! This is my take on how Karin and Sakura met, as well as how they became friends while traveling and looking for Sasuke. This is SasuSaku all the way.

Fanfiction link is here: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12028758/1/All-Shapes-and-Sizes

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Two and a half weeks went by in Iwagakure before the Tsuchikage had the opportunity to finish reading the scroll. With all the Goda business, as well as a New Year festival going on, she had been very busy. The New Year had come and gone, and Sakura was over halfway through her pregnancy. Kurotsuchi had signed the scroll, and after some discussion with the Hokage, they had determined that Sasuke and Sakura would accompany Raido and Aoba to Sunagakure.

On the day of their departure, Karin woke up with a heavy heart. She would be parting from the rest of the group, her personal mission of delivering Sakura to Sasuke fulfilled. After showering, dressing, and fixing her hair, Karin packed her few belongings into her pack, alongside the small package she meant to deliver to Orochimaru’s hideout. With one last inspection of her room, Karin turned and walked out the door. She passed by the room where the Uchiha couple was staying, and smiled a small smile when she heard Sakura ordering Sasuke around from within with a loud “Shannaroo!”. She made her way down to the lobby where Raido and Aoba were waiting for the other konoha-nin.

“Good morning, Karin,” Raido smiled at her.

“Hm, good morning!” Karin replied, attempting to appear cheerful. They weren’t waiting for long before Sakura and Sasuke appeared. Sasuke looked as handsome as ever, his chiseled jaw set into a state of apathy. Sakura’s beautiful face was more cheerful than Karin had ever seen it. Her morning sickness had subsided heavily in the last two weeks, letting Sakura enjoy mornings again. After exchanging good mornings, the group left the inn, and walked down the morning streets of Iwagakure. The only stop the group made was for a quick breakfast, and in no time they were at the gates of Iwa. It was there that Karin turned towards Sakura, who already had tears forming.

“This is where I have to part ways,” she said, a bitter smile on her face. “I’ll be heading west instead of South.” Sakura threw herself at Karin, instantly stunning the Uzumaki. She couldn’t remember the last time someone hugged her.

“There’s a lot I want to say,” Sakura began, choking into Karin’s shoulder. “But…I guess the best thing to say would be thank you. Thank you for traveling with me, being my friend, and for everything you’ve done for me.” Karin looked over Sakura’s shoulder to see Sasuke watching the interaction, his eyebrows knit together in thought. Sakura then pulled away from Karin and placed her hands on either of the redhead’s shoulders. “Can I write to you?”

Karin shook her head sadly. “There’s no telling where I’ll be at any given time,” she explained sadly. “I don’t even know how long I’ll be at this hideout. It could be five months, or it could be five days.” That was partly true. The other half that Karin didn’t want to tell her is that Orochimaru would have her head if she divulged the locations of his hideouts.

Sakura nodded at this, knowing it had been a longshot. “It’s okay,” the kunoichi said before smiling brightly. “No matter how far apart we are, we’ll still be connected. I hope I get to see you again soon!”

Karin smiled at that. They were connected. After another hug, Sakura finally let go of Karin. Sasuke suddenly appeared right behind his wife, protectively standing over her.

After a moment’s deliberation, the Uchiha looked at Karin and muttered a simple “Thank you”. Karin was stunned once again, this time because Sasuke was actually thanking her. He was thanking her for being friends with his wife, and thanking her for watching over Sakura.

Karin surprised herself with what came out of her mouth after this. “If you lose her or let her get hurt, I will personally find you and take care of you myself,” She warned, her fiery temper showing. “She is carrying a child within her, and you need to protect her with everything you have.”

Sasuke looked stunned, as Karin had never talked to him like that, and if it hadn’t been for Sakura erupting into giggles, he probably would have given her a scathing comeback. Instead, he simply nodded. Karin took a step back and looked at the group. Sasuke had put his one arm around Sakura’s small shoulders, and Aoba and Raido were watching the scene with small smiles. With a nod and a “See you” towards Sakura, Karin turned around and departed.

Sakura watched her until she was lost in the trees, and a few stray tears escaped her eyes before she wiped them away. Sasuke watched his wife carefully, not wanting to upset her any further, even though they had to get moving. The couple exchanged a look, and with a nod, began walking South towards Suna. It would take them five days to get there, and possibly longer with Sakura’s state. With a jump up towards the small, rocky forest that faced them, the group began making their way through the trees, a resounding silence surrounding them.

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Karin reached Orochimaru’s hideout by 7 p.m. She was greeted by Juugo upon entering, and she was more than grateful that Suigetsu wasn’t there.

“Ah, Karin.” He said as she walked into the lab. “How was your trip?”

“Long,” was all Karin said. She handed him the small parcel from Orochimaru. “I’ll be in my room. Do not let anyone disturb me.”

She felt Juugo’s eyes on her back as she left the lab, but she didn’t care. The redhead made a beeline for her room down the hall, and immediately lay on her bed. She was emotionally and mentally exhausted. Her body felt fine, but being left alone had allowed Karin to overthink. She had thought about the meaning of friendship, how she had changed in the last few months, and what her feelings for Sasuke really were. She thought of the small child she probably wouldn’t get to see, and she thought of how infrequently she would get to meet with her new friend.

As she lay in her bed, Karin sighed heavily and allowed a few tears to escape. She missed having a friend close by already. It was going to be alright, though, because Karin felt secure that the bond between her and Sakura was not temporary. They would always be connected. With that comforting thought, Karin fell into a deep sleep that relieved her from her own mind.

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Karin awoke the next morning feeling refreshed and brighter than she had before. With the parting from Sakura behind her, she was ready to delve into her work again. She fixed her hair and put on her clothes before leaving to eat and then make her way to the lab.

As she finished her breakfast, however, her plans for the day were changed. She felt Suigetsu’s chakra before he came in, and she let out a small groan, pushing her plate of food away. The man came in with a smirk on his face. “Good morning, Karin,” he crooned. “You look as awful as ever.”

“What do you want, bastard?” She hissed at him, her fists clenched.

“Touchy as ever, I see.” Suigetsu’s smirk widened. “Can’t two teammates enjoy breakfast together?”

“I seem to have lost my appetite,” Karin bit back. “Now what do you really want?”

“You could be polite you know,” the white-haired man sighed. “One of Orochimaru’s snakes arrived this morning. He has ordered us to travel to the Land of Fire hideout. It seems he has new samples for your experiments.”

“You mean I have to travel for a week with you?” Karin seethed.

“Hey, I’m not exactly thrilled about the prospect either,” Suigetsu bit back. “We’re supposed to be there for a few months, though.”

Karin sighed, thinking about the prospect of being stuck with this man for months.

“Fine,” Karin said. “We leave in an hour. Be ready.” At that, Karin got up and left the room, heading to pack her bag before the week-long trip. Her temper was already flaring, and she knew this week would be a rough one.

Karin took a deep breath in order to think clearly. She thought of Sakura, and how unlikely their friendship had been. “Maybe I should use this week as an opportunity to work on our bond,” She thought. “After all, I see Suigetsu and Juugo more than anyone.”

With resolve to try and establish a better relationship with her teammate, Karin packed her bag and went to say goodbye to Juugo. While she was sure that they would still fight, Karin hoped to create stronger bonds with the people around her. If she didn’t have bonds, then what was the point of living?

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It took 6 days for the Konoha shinobi to reach Suna. Even though Sakura had argued that she could travel fine, Sasuke didn’t want to take any risks, and had cut their days short. When they finally walked into the Kazekage’s office, Sakura took in the room around her. Save for the addition of some new cactus plants, the room hadn’t changed one bit since the last time she had been there. Several round windows graced the sand-colored walls, and Gaara’s simple desk stood in the middle of the room. The room reflected the Kazekage: subtle and stoic, but welcoming. Standing and watering a cactus by one of the windows was Gaara, the red-haired Kazekage with the red symbol of love on his forehead.

“Gaara,” Sakura greeted him, making him turn around. The Konoha shinobi bowed in front of him.

“Ah, welcome,” Gaara’s quite voice said with a gentle smile. He looked at each of the shinobi, who looked exhausted, but none more than Sakura. Upon seeing her swollen stomach and slumped shoulders, his smile turned to a frown. “Sakura, please sit.”

The pink-haired kunoichi was about to protest until she was the concerned look of everyone around her, and resignedly agreed. “Thank you,” she said as she lowered her body into the chair in front of Gaara’s desk.

Gaara smiled again. “I believe congratulations are in order.” Sakura smiled at him and Sasuke nodded. “I wish your child health and a happy life. I’m sure he or she will be great friends with my nephew.” Gaara then turned to the men standing. “I understand you have something for me.”

“Hai.” Aoba said, pulling the scroll from his pouch. “This is from the Hokage. It contains sensitive information that Sasuke has come across in his travels. Every other Kage has seen and signed the scroll.” Aoba walked to Gaara and put the scroll in his hand. The Kazekage sat at his desk and released the special seal in order to peruse the scroll.

“Hm. It seems there is a great deal of information here. Please give me a few days to read over it. In the meantime, you are welcome guests of Sunagakure. Feel free to explore Suna. Sakura, you are more than welcome to visit the children’s hospital.” Her pretty face perked up at that. She had poured her heart and soul into the children’s clinic of Konoha and Suna. She had recently begun overseeing an expansion of the one in Konoha, and was looking forward to trying the same with Suna’s. For now, though, she wanted nothing more than a warm bath.

“Ryouko!” Gaara called out. A brunette kunoichi with blue lines down her face walked in and kneeled before her master. “Please show them to the Kazegake’s guest rooms.” She nodded, and motioned for the others to follow her.

“I will see you soon,” Gaara said with a small wave before immediately turning to the scroll at his desk.

Ryouko showed them to Gaara’s large residence and gave them each a key to their different rooms. Upon entering theirs, the Uchiha couple was met with a beautiful view of Suna. Their large, round window took up half of the wall, letting them see everything. Decorated with blue furnishings, their room was very simple, yet tasteful. Sakura plopped herself on the large bed in the middle of the room, relishing in its softness. It felt like the one in their bedroom at home.

“Ah, Sasuke, I miss our bed,” she wined to him. “And our bath.”

“Hn,” was Sasuke’s only reply as he took off his shoes.

“Speaking of baths, I’m going to get in one right now. I feel filthy.” Sakura made her way to the bathroom, undressing and settling herself into a bath of warm water and bubbles that smelled like orchids. Sasuke was pulling out and organizing his supplies from his bag when he heard his wife shriek. Instantly on high alert, he ran into the bathroom, worried that his wife was hurt. Instead, he was met with the pregnant woman staring at the tub with a frozen face.

“What happened?” Sasuke almost yelled. “I thought you were hurt!”

“Ne, Sasuke, I just realized…” Sakura spoke, hanging her head dejectedly. “I just realized that Ino must have had her baby by now. She was due in December, and I totally forgot. Shannaroo.” Sasuke cooled his frustration at that, seeing how upset this realization made his wife. “So now I’ve missed Ino and Hinata’s births. I was supposed to be the one to deliver their children. I barely got to deliver Shikadai. I found out I was pregnant and left two days after. I don’t know if they had boys or girls, what they’ve named them, or even how their families are doing. And they don’t even know I’m pregnant!” Sakura stopped as a few tears fell out of her eyes.

“We’ll be home soon, Sakura.” Sasuke told her. “And then you can tell them about everything, and you can meet their children. Just because you didn’t deliver the children doesn’t mean you won’t have a bond with them. Ino and Hinata don’t love you any less because you couldn’t deliver their children.”

Sakura sniffed and wiped the tears away. “I know,” she sighed, lowering herself farther into the tub. “It just sucks. But, I suppose we’ll be home soon anyways! In the meantime, I can distract myself with the children’s clinic. I want to expand on the clinic in the same ways Konoha has, though I’m sure I’ll be met with some trouble.” She babbled on and began washing her hair. Sasuke watched her, enthralled by her beauty. He loved the rose color of her hair, and it was fascinating to look at while wet. “…I’m sure drafting the plans, starting construction, and training doctors shouldn’t take more than a month.”

Sasuke was pulled from his admiration and snorted. “A month?” What was he supposed to do in Suna for a month? And didn’t they need to get home, considering Sakura was almost six months pregnant? They still didn’t even know the due date for the baby. Sasuke was about to say all this, but after seeing how animated and excited his wife was, he stopped himself.

“Mhm! In the meantime, you can do some research with Gaara. The Kazekage’s library is quite large, and I’m sure you can study more of the patterns you found in your travels, and probably discover something in a book that Konoha may not have. Raido and Aoba should be fine traveling between Suna and Konoha on their own after Gaara signs the scroll.”

“Alright,” Sasuke said, kissing her on the forehead. “One month. Then we’re going home.”

“Of course, Sasuke-kun!” Sakura smiled. “We should pick up a blanket and some clothes for us and the baby while we’re here. Suna has some of the softest cotton I’ve ever felt.” Sakura continued chattering on, looking forward to the month she intended to stay in Suna with her husband.

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What they were not prepared for, however, was just how quickly that month would turn into two and a half. It was March 29th before they left Sunagakure. Sakura had just celebrated her birthday the day before, and Sakura’s due date was drawing far too close for Sasuke’s comfort. During her time working with the hospital at Sunagakure, Saskura had heavily expanded the children’s clinic, training new doctors, interacting with children, and overseeing the construction of multiple play areas. Sasuke had been hard at work conducting research with Gaara, discovering new things that he would relay to Kakashi and Shikamaru as soon as he returned home. During their stay, Sakura had regularly seen a doctor to ensure her pregnancy was going successfully. The doctor told her that she was due on April 15th. After doing the math, Sakura had discovered and told a rather red-faced Sasuke that the baby had been conceived on his birthday.

With a final visit to Gaara, the very pregnant Sakura was restless to get home. She had plenty of baby preparations to make. Other than the incredibly soft blanket and a set of both boy and girl clothes, Sakura and Sasuke had nothing for their child. They needed to set up a nursery in one of the spare rooms. Sakura was fully intent on making Sasuke, Kakashi, and Naruto set up the room exactly as she dictated in order for her beautiful child to be comfortable. With plans in her head, the pink-haired kunoichi was ready to make them happen.

Sasuke was restless to get home for different reasons. Sakura, being very, very far along in her pregnancy, could go into labor at any moment. She only had two weeks left until the due date, and Sasuke wanted her within the protection of Konoha, far away from anyone who could harm her.

The couple departed Suna early that morning, making sure to deliver plenty of thank yous to the Kazekage. Aoba and Raido had left two months before them, leaving the Uchiha couple to travel alone. They made it to the Land of Fire by sunset the next day, much more quickly than usual. Sasuke had insisted on using carrying her through the Land of Rivers after stating that she might be having a contraction, much to Sakura’s chagrin. Somehow, Sasuke had been able to carry Sakura with one arm as though she weighed little more than a loaf of bread. It was only after Sakura’s demand that she be allowed to walk through the Land of Fire that Sasuke relented. It was sunset on the second that Sakura hummed to herself while sipping on green tea, contemplating how much longer it would take the couple to reach Konoha.

“We’re about a day and a half’s journey away from Konoha, ne Sasuke?” she chirped to him, her green eyes wide with anticipation.

“Hn,” he acknowledged, appreciating how lovely his wife looked in the glow of sunset. Suddenly, his wife grabbed her stomach and cringed in pain. He flew to her, grabbing her hand. She squeezed so hard it broke his thumb.

“Ah, Sasuke, I think I was having a contraction earlier.” After the pain had passed and she began healing his thumb. “It’s alright, though. As long as my water hasn’t broke, the contractions have been so sporadic that they must have been preparatory. This is normal.”

“You’re letting me carry you tomorrow,” He grumbled at her. Sakura giggled at him and began to get up. As she stood, she felt a small pop before sensing that water was trickling down her leg. She froze immediately, understanding exactly what was going on.

“Sakura?” Sasuke asked sharply, standing beside her. “What’s wrong?”

“Ah,” Sakura said, her face still frozen. “I’m believe I’m going into labor, anata.”

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dayaarm · 8 years

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my first contribution to the ssmonth I didn't feel very inspired this year, in the morning I read the topic of the day and suddendly this idea got to my mind, a pregnant sakura get kidnapped, you're free to imagine your own story, I would make page 2 in this days :)

and I'm still trying to get used to the wacom

#ssmonth16 #sasusakumonth2016 #sasusaku #Sakura Haruno #sakura uchiha #Sasuke Uchiha #sarada uchiha

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All Shapes and Sizes Ch 5

Here’s chapter five of All Shapes and Sizes! This is my take on how Karin and Sakura met, as well as how they became friends while traveling and looking for Sasuke. This is SasuSaku all the way.

Fanfiction link is here: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12028758/1/All-Shapes-and-Sizes

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“What the hell do you mean, there’s no reason for me to be outside of Konoha?!” Sakura began firing off, her delicate control of her temper breaking. “If what you said is true, then there’s no reason for YOU to be outside of Konoha! You’ve been gone for months, and I haven’t heard a single word from you! Shannaroo!”

Karin watched as Sakura continued to tell the Uchiha man off with her mouth comically hanging open. Never before had she ever seen someone talk to Sasuke the way his wife was. In fact, Karin was certain that if anyone else had dared yell at the man, he would have silenced them with that terrifying sharingan of his. She looked around the room to see if anyone else was as surprised as she was. Kurotsuchi had her mouth hidden behind her hand, trying to suppress the shock and mirth that she dared not let out. Souma looked totally confused and lost, as though he had no idea why Sakura was yelling at this strange man. The two Konoha-nin were watching with mild amusement that seemed as though they had seen this happening before, but still found it funny. As Karin turned back to look at Sasuke, she was flabbergasted.

Never before had she seen Uchiha Sasuke look as terrified and sheepish as she had there. He looked totally shocked and almost helpless. His wife, this little pink haired ninja, had total control over him in that moment. Karin didn’t know if she wanted to laugh or not. She decided it would be best not to laugh at Sasuke, because while his wife could obviously berate him, there was no way he would take it from others.

“…and did you think that I was just going to sit around Konoha, pining after you when I have things to do?” Sakura was telling him, her small hand poking at his chest. “Baka! Sometimes you’re just as bad as Naruto! But he would’ve at least acknowledged Hinata with a smile! You didn’t even tell me hello or thought that maybe there was a reason why I was here. You just assumed that I was trying to make trouble, didn’t you? I’ve told you before that I’m not a weak woman, and if I have to remind you again then it’s only going to make your life more difficult!” Sakura took a deep breath. She was tiring herself out. “Shannaroo! Well, what do you have to say for yourself?”

Sasuke looked at his wife for a few moments before the fear dimmed down. Sakura’s explosion was almost done, and then he could actually talk sensibly with his wife. When pink-haired woman had an episode, it terrified Sasuke to no end. He did not like being at the receiving end of her infamous temper, and preferred it when she yelled at Naruto or Kakashi, and even on occasion, Sai. He would never admit his wife scared him, though. A smirk began to play at his lips at the thought of the payback he would get from his wife after this outburst. That smirk, however, only seemed to set Sakura off again.

“What are you smirking at?” She bit at him. “Do you think something is funny?” She poked him in the chest.

His smirk widened before raising his hand until it was level with her face, and proceeded to poke her in the forehead.

“Very funny,” he breathed.

Sakura was very still before tears formed in her eyes and she launched her arms around her husband.

“Baka.” She called him. He wrapped his arm around her for once, and allowed her this small token of public affection. He had missed her. Her soft body was warming and enticing, but seemed a little different. Curvier. Rounder. He pulled back from her, but could not see underneath her cloak. Her illuminating face blushed as she watched him study her, as if he knew something was amiss.

“We need to talk later,” Sakura told him quietly. “Alone.”

Sasuke nodded, knowing there were more pressing matters at hand than his wife’s curvy hips, even though the thought of them made his mouth water. He turned to glance around the room, and noticed his former comrade there.

“Karin?” He called to her, eyebrows knitting together. “Why are you here?”

“I’ve…I’ve been…” Karin stuttered, not knowing what to say. She couldn’t outright tell him that she was protecting Sakura because she was pregnant when Sakura hadn’t had the chance to tell Sasuke in private.

“She’s been traveling with me!” Sakura said brightly. “We met up with each other near Kusa, and traveled together since she had a mission near Iwa. We’ve become good friends.”

Sasuke’s face darkened instantly. He didn’t want Sakura to become involved with anyone from his past with Orochimaru. He would talk to her about that in private, though. For now, he just nodded at her before turning to Kurotsuchi.

“Tsuchikage,” he acknowledged her.

“Uchiha,” she returned. “It seems you’ve already taken care of our problem. Is this incoherent fellow Goda?”

“Hn,” he confirmed. “Yesterday while resting in a mountain cave, I let myself be ambushed and captured so I could be taken to Goda’s hideout. Then, after learning where Raido and Aoba were kept, I rescued them. We took out all of his guards, and then captured Goda and the scroll. There are still plenty of men and women left there, so it will still be necessary to deploy teams to clean things up. I’m sure the entire hideout has turned to chaos.”

“Alright,” Kurotsuchi said. “I will summon my teams and inform them that their mission will now be focused on cleaning the place up.” She contemplated for a moment and then called out “Sen!”, and the blonde kunoichi from before came in. “Take this man to interrogation immediately.” Sen bowed before throwing Goda over her shoulder and leaving the room without a word. “Now, let me see this scroll.”

Raido pulled out a small scroll from his pack and respectfully handed it to the Tsuchikage with a slight bow. She smiled at him before placing the scroll before her and releasing the seal that only the Kages knew. As she opened the scroll, she began to study. “This is a lot of information,” she said, reading the first few sentences. “I’ll need the rest of the week to study it, especially with all of this Goda nonsense going on. Then I will sign that I have indeed read it, and you can go on to Suna.” The dark-haired woman paused for a moment, studying the ninja around her. “I will suggest to Kakashi after what has occurred in the Land of Earth that Sasuke accompanies Raido and Aoba on the trip to Suna. There will be many angry cronies of Goda wandering around. It will be good to have backup.”

Sasuke simply nodded. He had suspected that he would be forced to accompany the other two ninja. “For now, go and rest. It seems you’ve been through quite an ordeal. You’ll be staying at the same inn as Sakura and Karin. Souma will continue to accompany you. Thank you again, Sasuke.” Sasuke just nodded again.

“You are dismissed.” At that, the Tsuchikage turned her back to look out the window, deep in thought. The group of ninja departed for the inn, following Souma.

“It’s good to see you, Sakura” Raido smiled at her. “I haven’t seen you blow your temper like that since Naruto accidently broke Sasuke’s hand while sparring.” The ninja chuckled at the memory. He had been delivering a missive to Sasuke from Kakashi, and had found him inside the hospital smirking. Sakura was healing him while simultaneously ripping Naruto a new one.

“Ah,” Sakura blushed, slightly embarrassed by her behavior. Sasuke just scowled and moved closer to Sakura. The rose-haired girl immediately changed the subject by saying “Aoba, Raido, have you met Karin?” She gestured towards her friend who was walking a few feet to her right. The kunoichi’s head snapped up at her name being called. They ninja exchanged light pleasantries.

Sakura remained silent for the remainder of the short walk to the inn. She was beginning to get nervous. Once Sasuke and her were safe in their room, it would be time to tell him about the baby. “How is he going to react?” Sakura thought. “Will he be happy? Or angry?”

Sasuke noticed his wife’s unusual silence, and began to grow worried. Once they were behind closed doors, he would discover what was bothering her. Her emotions were more sporadic than usual. From angry yelling to happy tears to quiet silence. Something was wrong, and Uchiha Sasuke was going to get to the bottom of it.

As they entered the inn, Karin immediately turned down a hallway to the right, mumbling something about going to the hot springs. Souma went to the front desk with Aoba and Raido, leaving the Uchiha couple alone. Sasuke silently followed Sakura upstairs and down a lavish looking hallway before she stopped right in front of a door. She fumbled with the knob and opened the door, her shoulders extremely tense. Sasuke followed her in and looked around the room as he took off his shoes and worn-out cloak. A massive bed lay in the middle of the room, decorated with crimson pillows and quilts. There was a small gold and red settee to the right of the bed right in front of a large balcony. There were two night tables on either side of the bed, and a full-size mirror on the left. There was a small door that Sasuke suspected led to the bathroom. In front of the bed was a small table and chairs, just large enough for two people to dine comfortably. It was a large, lavish room, and definitely stated that they were honored guests of Iwa.

He turned to see Sakura standing and staring up at him, still wearing her cloak. Wasn’t she warm in that? She averted her eyes once he attempted to meet her gaze, and began chewing on her bottom lip. This was so uncharacteristically Sakura. She looked like she did in her genin days, and not like the strong, beautiful woman she had become.

“Sakura…” Sasuke began. He walked closer to her and pulled her chin up so her eyes met his. “Sakura, what’s wrong with you?”

“Ah, nothing anata!” She blushed. “I just…I just…”

“What?” He implored. “What did you have to tell me earlier?”

Sakura swallowed, not sure where to begin. “I…I suppose it’s better if I just show you.” Sakura backed away from Sasuke and motioned for him to sit on the bed. She turned her back and took a deep breath before removing her cloak. She took in another deep breath and turned to face her husband with a small smile.

At first, Sasuke could only think about how beautiful his wife was. She was glowing in a way he had never seen before. But as his eyes began to travel down her body, he noticed that her breasts were bigger than normal. Her hips were rounder. And her stomach…

Sasuke inhaled sharply. He couldn’t believe his eyes. Could his wife be…?

As if confirming her state, Sakura placed one hand over the bump and gently smiled down at it. She was with child.

Sasuke felt his head begin to swim. “How long?” the thought. “How long has she known? When is the baby due? When did this happen? Did she travel to Iwa pregnant?”

“I know that it’s a shock,” Sakura told him. “But it really shouldn’t be. We were never very careful, and if you remember, during July we both had a lot of missions…so when we were home, we were a little more…eager than normal.” Sakura blushed at the memory of how her and her husband had behaved. “One of those instances led to this.” She pointed at her swollen belly. “I found out about a week after you left. The baby is due around late March or early April. I forgot to ask Tsunade-sama the specific date.”

“Sakura…” Sasuke interrupted her. “Why did you leave Konoha?” His face was set with lines of stoic disapproval.

“I left to find you,” Sakura replied, with tears forming. “I couldn’t let you…I couldn’t keep you in the dark. There was no way to contact you, and you could have been gone for much longer. I wasn’t going to let this child be born without his or her father, and I wasn’t going to let you go without seeing the newest Uchiha.” Sakura wiped away her tears, but they kept coming. “I went immediately to Kakashi and told him that I would be leaving to find you. I told him that there was no way he could keep me there when you were out here, not knowing that you were going to be a father. He gave me a copy of your mission information, and I departed. Then, I found Karin near Kusa, and she traveled with me, helping me on my way here. I’ve been looking for you for so long, Sasuke-kun, and now I’ve found you and I don’t even know if you want this child and I-” Sakura’s babbling was interrupted by a pair of soft lips capturing her mouth. Sasuke had moved towards his wife during her explanation, and finding that she was getting herself too worked up, kissed her. It was his preferred method of making Sakura quiet.

His wife responded to the kiss eagerly, and pressed herself hard against him. He deepened the kiss, and got lost in Sakura’s warm lips and sweet smelling hair. His one arm wrapped around Sakura’s small frame, and her hands went up to his hair. They moved towards the large bed. Clothes flew off, and as their bodies became one, Sasuke and Sakura finally felt whole again. They were reunited, and this time was special. This time, there was more involved than just missing each other.

In the aftermath, Sakura lay cuddled next to him, lazily stroking his chiseled chest. She was glowing even more than before, her green eyes full of content. “I missed you, anata.” She told him quietly. He gave her one of his rare smiles and kissed her right on the diamond gracing her forehead.

“I missed you too,” he breathed. His hand traveled down to her growing stomach and held the small pooch. “I just want you to know…” He paused, thoughtfully considering what to say.

“Yes, Sasuke-kun?” Sakura smiled demurely at him.

“I want this child,” he said quickly, a small blush creeping to his cheeks. He didn’t expand any further, and he didn’t need to. Sakura understood all the words he could not say. She understood his happiness, his love, and his excitement. Their hearts were connected, and she knew that their bond would only grow with the addition of the child.

They were quiet for a moment before Sasuke spoke “So you’re almost five months along?” When Sakura nodded, he continued. “If I have to travel to Suna, you’ll be coming with me. You will not leave my side while carrying our child.” Sakura gasped. She had fully intended on following her husband whether he liked it or not, but his wanting her to be with him was not expected. She smiled then, knowing that it only meant Sasuke wanted to care for her, and relished in the way he referred the baby as “our child”.

“I wouldn’t have it any other way,” She nuzzled her face against his chest. “I wonder if it will be a boy or a girl?” Sakura wondered aloud. She hadn’t given it too much thought, save for the visions of Sasuke holding a black-haired baby boy with bright green eyes.

“Hn,” was all Sasuke replied. He secretly thought of a small girl, with hair as pink as Sakura’s.

“And you know, we have no clothes, blankets, or diapers for the child. We have a lot of shopping to do. Naruto and Hinata began preparing as soon as she became pregnant, though that was probably partially due to Naruto’s…enthusiasm.” Sakura chuckled at the thought of her blonde best friend’s excitement at having a family.

“Speaking of Naruto…” Sasuke interjected, his mood dimming. He recalled the way Sakura had told him that the Uzumaki brat wouldn’t have treated his wife the same way as Sasuke. “Don’t ever compare me to the Dobe again.” The Uchiha man growled.

“Ah, I’m sorry Sasuke-kun,” Sakura blushed. “It was my temper blowing. It is true that Naruto would have smiled at Hinata and shown her plenty of affection…but you did give me a very different kind of reunion that I prefer.” Whether she was referring to the forehead poke or the lovemaking they just shared, Sasuke didn’t know. Either way, a smirk crept onto his face, that disappeared almost immediately.

“How soon did you tell the dobe after you found out? You already told Kakashi.” A pang of jealousy hit Sasuke in the chest. The old perv had found out he was going to be a father before Sasuke did.

“Hm? Oh, Naruto doesn’t know yet. I gave Kakashi strict orders that no one would know. In fact, other than Tsunade, Kakashi, and Karin, no one but you knows. Not even Ino-pig. Kakashi only knew so I could get paid leave. If I had left with no notice, you know it wouldn’t have gone over well.” Sakura explained.

Sasuke thought this over, and snickered to himself at how upset the dobe would be once Naruto found out he would be the equivalent of an Uncle. He then remembered Sakura’s new friendship with another Uzumaki.

“Sakura, why are you really traveling with Karin?” He asked, turning to glare at her. “She’s in leagues with Orochimaru. I don’t want you interacting with people from my dark past.”

“Well, that’s not really up to you,” Sakura told him fiercly, surprising him. “Karin is more than just one of Orochimaru’s lackeys. She’s my friend. She has taken care of me, and been my companion while I was traveling searching for you. If it weren’t for her, I would have lost my mind.”

“But she’s-” Sasuke was cut off immediately by Sakura.

“No buts! Karin and I have a bond of female friendship that you cannot touch.” Sakura chastised. “We are not just two women who are forced to act cordial. We have developed a real sense of friendship. I trust her, and I like to be around her. She reminds me of Ino and Naruto.” Sakura smiled softly at this. “I know that she used to have feelings for you, but she has never once mentioned them to me. Instead of trying to hurt me or show jealousy, she has only been kind and caring. In fact, I would say that our friendship means more to her than she would say.”

Sasuke looked at his wife for a few moments. The Karin he knew from Taka was abrasive, calculating, and hot-headed. She would have killed anyone for the opportunity to touch Sasuke, including his wife. It seemed, however, that Karin had grown in the last few years. And the woman she had grown into was obviously one his wife enjoyed being around. While he didn’t fully trust her around his wife, Sasuke decided that he would see how Karin interacted with Sakura, and not press this issue any further.

“Fine,” Sasuke said to his wife. She giggled at his resignation, and kissed his jaw.

“Sasuke-kun?” She whispered in a voice that made him ready to seduce her all over again.

“Hn?” He asked, fully preparing for another round of pleasure.

“I’m very, very hungry.” The kunoichi said, blushing at him. As if right on cue, her stomach grumbled.

Sasuke paused for a moment before letting out a quiet chuckle. It was like music to Sakura’s ears, and she beamed at him.

“What would you like?” He asked her, rubbing her stomach.

“Well, I’d like an extra-large salad with extra tomato and ginger dressing, a side of umeboshi and ginger rice, some green tea with lemon, and two orders of anmitsu for dessert.”

Sasuke threw his head back and laughed a genuine laugh, which was a rarity. It caused Sakura’s smile to widen, before she felt a small kick at her stomach. Sasuke stopped laughing immediately and stared at Sakura’s stomach.

“I guess he or she likes the sound of your laugh,” Sakura breathed. “It just kicked.”

“Has that happened before?” Sasuke breathed.

“No, not yet.” Sakura felt small happy tears forming at her eyes. Sasuke grabbed her face and pulled her in for kiss. He then wiped her eyes and got off the bed.

“Get dressed.” He told her, another one of his rare smiles on his face. “I’ll order some food.” And then he began to get dressed himself.

–

Karin didn’t know how to feel. As she undressed in the women’s changing room, she felt her agitation growing. Seeing Sasuke again was nerve-wracking. He was still as handsome as ever, and his chakra made her feel better than it ever had. Seeing him with Sakura was an interesting experience that left her emotions confused. After the hug in the Tsuchikage’s office, there had been no more open displays of affection. Instead, there were subtle actions that made Karin realize exactly how much the Uchiha couple was connected. It was as though they revolved around each other. If Sasuke took a step, Sakura did too. When walking outside, Sasuke silently hovered behind Sakura, protecting her from unknown forces, almost daring them to come near his wife. They shared looks that Karin did not understand, and she knew it was pointless to try to. After reaching the inn, Karin knew that Sakura needed the opportunity to talk to Sasuke about their child, so she had opted to go to the hot springs rather than get dinner with Sakura. She needed to relax, anyways.

It was all so confusing. Karin had a bond with Sakura that was different than anything she had ever had. It was a bond of true friendship between women, and Karin realized that it was more special that she had thought before. It didn’t make her love Sasuke any less. Instead, it made her love Sakura as well, which made the situation even more confusing. Karin shared a bond with Sasuke as well, but it was very different. They had been on Taka together. They were teammates, and for a very long time, Karin had wanted it to be more. After meeting Sakura, however, that want had faded some. She still harbored feelings towards Sasuke, but they were different. Seeing him happy with Sakura had filled Karin with a bittersweet sense of contentment. See Sasuke at peace was all she had ever really wanted, besides maybe the chance to show him her physical side.

As Karin stepped into the hot spring pool, she continued to consider the relationships she had in her life, beyond Sasuke and Sakura. Orochimaru was her boss. They shared a bond of mutual respect, and of power. Juugo was a comrade. He cared about the wellbeing of the people around him, including her. Suigetsu was an annoyance, and Karin had contemplated severely injuring him on multiple occasions. He was still part of Taka, however, and she knew they would always be there for each other in times of danger. Her mother, though a distant memory now, had loved her beyond anything. They had a bond between mother and child that could not be touched by anyone else. Naruto was her relative, and despite never speaking to him more than a few times, even they had a blood bond.

“It’s like no matter who I think of, we have a bond,” Karin thought to herself. “But none of them are exactly the same. There is no same type of bond. They’re all…different.” Karin sighed and again thought of Orochimaru. “Once Sakura leaves with Sasuke, it will be time for us to part ways. I still have a package to take to the hideout.” Pain shot through Karin at the thought of parting with Sakura. “I’ll be alone again. I wonder if our bond will falter in our time apart.”

Karin took a deep breath, and pushed the hurtful thoughts away. Instead, she chose to focus on her experiments, and how she hoped to try new things in the lab near Iwa. Maybe she would try to create a perfume that kept nightmares at bay, or one that could cause extra stamina.

Karin waded deeper into the hot spring and allowed herself to relax, overcome by the warm steam and her own contemplative heart.

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All Shapes and Sizes Ch 4

Here’s chapter four of All Shapes and Sizes! This is my take on how Karin and Sakura met, as well as how they became friends while traveling and looking for Sasuke. This is SasuSaku all the way.

Fanfiction link is here: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12028758/1/All-Shapes-and-Sizes

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Karin and Sakura stepped into the Tsuchikage’s office at precisely 12:06 p.m. Due to a bout of morning sickness, Sakura had been unable to travel as early as she had desired. Karin had noted that Sakura had been impatient during their three-hour journey, but now that she was finally at her destination, her chakra had calmed into a state of relaxation. Karin looked around the office. It was a large room, with several stone statues of the former tsuchikages standing proudly. The room was draped in silver and red fabrics, with a few yellow accents mixed in. It was luxurious, but in a very sturdy, almost handsome way. Standing staring out of the large window that looked down upon Iwagakure was a dark-haired kunoichi with. She turned around upon hearing the door open.

“Ah, Sakura!” The woman, who could only be the Tsuchikage, exclaimed. “It’s been a long time.”

“Tsuchikage-sama,” Sakura greeted a woman sitting behind a desk. “It has been a very long time. You look well!”

Sakura was right. Kurotsuchi was a lovely young woman with large charcoal eyes and black pixie-cut hair. Her scarlet one-sleeved dress fit her curvy body perfectly as though it was made for her. She radiated confidence and boldness, exuding the fact that she knew she was made to hold a position of power.

“This is my friend, Uzumaki Karin.” Sakura introduced, pulling Karin from her reverie. Karin gave her a slight bow, feeling awkward. She knew it was proper protocol, but it still felt odd to show anyone that kind of respect besides Orochimaru.

“Ah! An Uzumaki, huh?” Kurotsuchi said, her hand holding her chin as if considering Karin’s existence. “You just can’t get rid of ‘em, huh Sakura?” The kunoichi threw her head back and laughed.

“What can I say? They’re wonderful people,” Sakura jokingly returned. While she playfully returned the tsuchikage’s banter, she also began to consider Karin’s heritage. She knew that Karin was an Uzumaki, but never gave the fact that she was related to Naruto much thought. Sakura made a mental note to discuss it with Karin later.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Karin.” Kurotsuchi turned to her. “A friend of Sakura’s must be a friend of mine.”

“Likewise,” Karin gave her a small, but did not say more.

“As much as I wish for this to just be a visit of pleasantries, unfortunately we have some important matters to discuss.” Sakura told Kurotsuchi.

“Ah, yes, the criminals,” Kurotsuchi sighed. “Why don’t you tell me in depth what happened.”

As Sakura launched into an explanation of Sasuke’s mission and the encounter with the criminals, Karin listened, and interjected when necessary. As Sakura finished the story, Kurotsuchi was silent for a moment.

“I know Sasuke’s safety isn’t necessarily a concern for Iwa,” Sakura said after a pregnant pause. “But the document he is trying to recover definitely is. And the way these criminals were talking about their boss, Goda, it seems he has a monopoly on crime in the Land of Earth. These men could help us find Sasuke while helping you cut down on crime in your homeland.”

“This is definitely an issue that cannot be overlooked,” Kurotsuchi said. “And not only because innocent people’s safety could be at state. If this scroll is really so important that all the Kage must see it, then it has to be found at all costs. I was just instated as the Tsuchikage six months ago. I have to prove to my people and the other Kage that they can indeed trust me. I will send the prisoners to the interrogation room immediately.”

“They won’t actually be awake until around 6 o’clock tonight,” Karin interjected. “The perfume I used to knock them out usually only lasts for twenty-four hours. However, these men were slightly intoxicated, meaning it lasts for twenty-six to twenty-seven hours. Unless they have a very high constitution and recovery rate, they still have about 5 more hours of sleep.”

Kurotsuchi sighed, but her face quickly turned to a smile. “That’s fine. I’m sure that Sasuke is handling these men well, and that there is no reason why we have to interrogate them right now. I will wait until they awaken before having my shinobi extract information.” The tsuchikage paused, observing the two women before her. They looked exhausted. Sakura, who usually would be fine in her normal shinobi attire, was sporting an incredibly thick crimson cloak, which uncharacteristically consumed her small frame. She was oddly glowing, but her back was slightly hunched over. Karin had dark circles under her eyes, indicating she hadn’t slept well, and her clothing looked mussed up. “In the meantime, you two look like you could use some serious rest. There’s a hot springs resort a few blocks away. I suggest you stay there. I will summon you as soon as we receive information, and then we can discuss our next move.”

“Thank you, Tsuchikage-sama!” Sakura said, a lovely smile gracing her delicate features. While she couldn’t use the hot springs, Sakura was glad for the opportunity to shower in privacy and sleep in a warm bed.

“Thank you,” Karin echoed. She was going to soak in the hot springs for hours, until her body felt relaxed and her mind was at peace.

“You are now here as my guests, and will be treated as such.” Kurotsuchi replied, a kind smile on her face. “Now, go get some rest. You’ve been traveling far too long. Souma will show you the way.”

A boy no more than fourteen with long black hair tied back in a ponytail walked into the room. His kind green eyes smiled at them, and he bowed. “Hello. I am Araki Souma. I will be escorting you around Iwagakure.”

“Hello, Souma. I’m Uchiha Sakura.” The pink-haired woman said with a smile.

“Uzumaki Karin,” Karin said with a nod.

“Souma is a chunin, so you’ll be in capable hands. If you need anything, he will be there to help.”

The two women gave the Tsuchikage a bow and another round of “thank you” before following Souma out of the office.

“How do you know her so well, Sakura?” Karin asked as soon as she left. The tsuchikage and her had been cordial with each other in a way that made it seem like they were lifelong friends.

“We fought together during the war,” Sakura said, slowly considering her words. “It’s not that we have had many chances to meet since then, or that we’ve even gone shopping or had dinner together. But when you’re out there on a battlefield, not knowing whether you’re going to live to see the next day…the comrades you make in those moments are ones that will stick with you for life. We were fighting for the same future, and now, we have a bond based around that ideal. Because of that, we will support and provide for each other. We lost too many comrades before. We don’t want to lose more.”

When Sakura said no more, Karin began to contemplate. Sakura had a bond with Kurotsuchi, but it was different from their bond. It wasn’t formed around companionship or lightheartedness. It had been formed on the basis that they were working together to protect the world around them. A friendship had blossomed on comradery rather than friendliness. It was interesting for Karin to consider.

“They have a bond consisting of female friendship,” Karin considered mentally. “But it’s not the same as ours. So not all female friendships are the same. No bonds is the same. Hm.”

“Souma?” The sound of Sakura calling their guide’s name pulled her from her thoughts. “Could we possibly visit a clothing store before we reach the inn?”

“Can I ask why, Sakura-sama?” Souma said, surprise in his eyes. These women looked like they were about to drop of exhaustion. Did the two pretty kunoichi really want to shop at this time?

“Well, you see…” Sakura began. “You see…I’m five months pregnant and my clothes are getting too tight around my stomach.” Sakura hung her head a little. She hadn’t wanted to make it so obvious that her clothes were too small, but she had no other choice.

“Oh! O-of course, Sakura-sama!” Souma stammered, his cheeks turning bright red at the thought of the beautiful kunoichi carrying a child within her. An Uchiha, nonetheless. He decided he had better take extra care of her, or face the rath of the infamous war hero, Uchiha Sasuke. “Actually, if you want, I could have some new clothes delivered directly to your door. We could place an order at Kurotsuchi’s favorite tailor, and they would be ready in about an hour.”

“Ah, that sounds wonderful! Please, take us there. Karin needs some new clothes as well.” Sakura gushed.

“New clothes?” Karin said before looking down at herself. She hadn’t really looked at herself in a long time. Her dress was torn in a few spots, parts of her leggings had large holes, and her left sleeve had a small burn mark on it.

“I suppose I do,” Karin begrudgingly said aloud to Sakura, allowing her to drag her after Souma into a tailor two doors down from the Tsuchikage’s tower.

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“What the hell are you doing?” Iwasa Goda yelled as his two guards went crumbling to the ground. The lecherous man took the cigarette from his mouth and threw it on the ground as the three Konoha ninja approached him in his office. Goda had been attempting to unlock the same scroll unsuccessfully when these damned shinobi barged in and took out his guards. How the hell had they escaped from their cells?

The man dressed totally in black with red and purple eyes took one look at him before ordering “Restrain him.” The other two shinobi approached Goda faster than he anticipated, and he found his hands were tied with chakra-laced rope.

“Screw you, Uchiha!” Goda yelled, instantly overcome with anger. This one man, who had been captured the day before, had somehow escaped his cell, rescued his friends, and probably taken down every thug in his path on his way to Goda. “You’re ruining everything!”

“Hn,” was all Sasuke replied before appearing directly in front of Goda. The crime lord looked up, directly into Sasuke’s strange eyes.

That was his biggest mistake. Immediately, the man felt as though he was on fire. He was burning, and could not find water. No one was around, and no one could help him. He was all alone, burning inside his own office. And then it all went black.

“Did you use a genjutsu on him?” The ninja with sunglasses asked Sasuke. Aoba adjusted his glasses and looked closer at Goda, examining the man’s limp body and glassy eyes.

“Yes,” Sasuke said. “Grab the scroll.” He motioned to the ninja was a scar trailing from his nose across his left cheek. Raido nodded, and tucked the scroll in his pocket. He then moved with Aoba to lift Goda up so they could carry him.

“How far away from Iwa are we, Sasuke?” Raido asked.

“Hn. About 66 miles away.” Was Sasuke’s curt reply. “We’ll fly there in Susanoo.”

With that, Sasuke activated his Susanoo, safely trapping Raido, Aoba, and Goda inside. The two conscious ninja gaped open-mouthed at the chakra surrounding them.

“You are truly a genius, Sasuke,” Aoba said to him. Sasuke remained silent, and after breaking through the thin walls of the hideout they were in, the group began their flight to Iwa.

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Sakura sighed contently and stretched out her arms while sitting in a warm bath. After taking a short nap and having a hot meal at the inn, her clothes had been delivered. At the shop she had picked a style she liked and gotten her measurements taken before the tailor had gotten to work making adjustments on the garment Sakura had chosen, and even added the Uchiha clan’s symbol on the back. Karin’s clothes had been delivered to her room next door, but Sakura was sure the Uzumaki woman was currently lounging in an indoor hot spring downstairs. Since Sakura could not participate with her, she had instead chosen to soak in a bath that was just the right temperature for the pregnant woman. She felt truly clean for the first time in months, and contentedly pat her belly.

“You haven’t even been born yet and I already know you’ll like baths, just like me.” Sakura chattered to her unborn child. “Your papa used to prefer showers, but I’ve convinced him that baths are enjoyable, too.” Sakura began to giggle to herself, thinking of exactly how Sakura had convinced Sasuke that baths were enjoyable.

After a few more minutes of soaking, Sakura began to wash. She then soaked for a few more minutes before lifting herself from the bathtub, grabbing a towel, and wrapping it around her swollen form as much as it would go. She went and dressed in her new clothes, which fit her perfectly, before brushing and drying her wet hair. She styled it for the first time in months, and even put on a small amount of perfume that Karin had given her.

“This perfume should be healthy for the baby,” she had said. “It’s meant to increase relaxation and thoughtfulness. That’s why the base is water rather than alcohol.”

The perfume smelled of lavender and sakura blossoms, a combination that somehow worked. Not being big on makeup, the pink haired woman chose to avoid it altogether. Sakura turned to look at herself in the mirror. Her new red dress fell to her mid-thigh and she work white calf-length leggings underneath. Her sleeves fell to her elbows, and her qipao collar was held in place by a small white button. The dress came in right under her growing breasts before flaring out slightly, flattering her body and making her baby bump appear endearing. Her hair curled under her chin, and she had replaced her forehead protector with a red headband. Sakura felt happy with her appearance for the first time in months. She wondered what Sasuke would think of her appearance, especially since he hadn’t seen her since she started showing.

“Would you like how I look, Sasuke?” She wondered aloud. Sakura turned slightly in the mirror so she could see the Uchiha crest at her back. She smiled, knowing that Sasuke loved seeing his family’s crest on her. “I think you would.”

Sakura was torn away from the mirror by a swift knock on her door. She opened to see Karin in front of her, looking refreshed and, surprisingly, chipper. Her form was now sporting a new purple dress with loose butterfly sleeves that reached her elbow and an under-layer of tight black sleeves that went to her wrist. The collar of her dress was tied together by a small black ribbon. There was a diamond shaped cutout on either side of her waist wear the same sheer black material of the undersleeves was seen. The dress reached mid-thigh, and she sported lavender leggings that reached her just above knees below it. She had opted to get new boots as well, and they reached the bottom of her knees. Rather than a bun, the top half of her hair was pulled into a fishtail braid. She looked lovely.

“Karin, you look wonderful!” Sakura gushed. Karin blushed a little. She obviously wasn’t used to praise.

“I came to get you.” Karin said, ignoring the compliment. “Souma is going to show us around Iwa.“

Sakura smiled and nodded before grabbing the new cloak that had been delivered. It was a lovely shade of dark rose, and even had the small Uchiha fan on the back. While Sakura usually preferred a jacket to a cloak in the winter season, she had found that during her pregnancy it felt too confining. She donned the cloak and tied the small crimson ribbon at the collar before following Karin out into the hall, down the stairs, and into the streets of Iwagakure. Souma was waiting outside for them, and bowed slightly before greeting them. The three departed and began touring around Iwa. All around them were bustling crowds of families and friends, looking around markets and dining together. Some were shopping for accessories and baubles, while others were simply enjoying the company of their companions.

While the stone city did not resemble Konoha, the people reminded Sakura of her hometown, and she felt a longing in her heart to be back where she belonged. She missed her pervy sensei-turned-hokage, both of her loudmouth blonde bestfriends, and their much calmer dark-haired lovers. She missed her drunken mentor, her ever-worried companion, and her tiny little pig. She missed her warm home, her little garden where she could make anything grow, and most of all, she missed her husband. She wished they were home together.

“Sakura?” Karin asked, pulling the rose-haired woman from her reverie. “Sakura? Do you want some dumplings?” Karin gestured towards the stand. “I swear, it’s like you haven’t been paying attention to a word I’ve said! What’s going through your head?” Karin teased her. She really was feeling lighthearted. She had experienced a hot spring soak for the first time in a very long time, and it had put her in a jovial state that she couldn’t recall having before.

“Ah, nothing. I was just thinking about Konoha. And yes, I would love some dumplings!” Sakura smiled at her. The trio moved to the stand, bought their dumplings, and went to sit at a table. Karin was quiet for a moment before deciding something.

“Would you like to talk about Konoha, Sakura?” Karin asked. Not only was she curious about Sakura’s thoughts now that they were friends, but she also hoped to learn more about the different bonds Sakura had.

Sakura beamed at her. She hadn’t really talked about Konoha because she wasn’t sure if Karin would show any interest. Now that she did, Sakura jumped at the offer. “I’d love to! What would you like to know?”

“Well, what were you just thinking about it?” Karin prompted.

Sakura sighed for a moment, before delving into her feelings. “I was thinking about how much I miss everyone. Kakashi-sensei, Naruto, Ino, Hinata, Sai, Tsunade-sama, Shizune, and even Tonton. I hope Ino’s been watering my garden so that all my flowers don’t die. I hope Sai hasn’t been giving her too much of a hard time in their marriage. He doesn’t really have any knowledge of how to interact with people, and while he loves Ino, sometimes he doesn’t always say the right thing, so Ino’s working on it with him. There have been numerous days where Sai has sported a black eye after telling Ino the wrong thing.” Sakura giggled at the thought. Sai would often come to her and ask her to heal him, and Sakura would give him advice about Ino. “I wonder if Kakashi-sensei is ever going to stop reading his damned Icha Icha books. The hokage shouldn’t be reading that filth while on the job. I wonder how much money Tsunade has lost recently, and how well Shizune is doing at the hospital without me.” Sakura paused, and proceeded fighting back tears. “I wonder if Hinata and Naruto are doing alright. Their baby was due in November. I wonder if it was a boy or girl, what they named it, and how they’re adjusting to parenthood. I wanted to be the one to deliver the baby, but unfortunately, I had to leave a month before Hinata was due. Naruto was probably a mess during labor.” Sakura paused, cackling to herself as tears spilled. Naruto, as powerful as he may be, simply could not take it when Hinata was in pain, and would freak out if she so much as cut her finger.

“You have a lot of bonds, Sakura.” Karin said thoughtfully. “I’m sure they all miss you too.”

Sakura wiped her tears and smiled. “They’d better miss me…shanaroo…”. Karin smiled at the sound of Sakura’s now-familiar verbal tic. “If it weren’t for Hinata being pregnant, I’m sure Naruto would have discovered by now that I’m pregnant and come after me.” Sakura felt a pang of guilt when she realized that other than Karin and Souma, only Kakashi and Tsunade knew that she was pregnant. Naruto would blow up when he found out that his two best friends had hid their pregnancy from him. She was certain he would give them the silent treatment for a few days.

“To be fair Naruto, Sasuke doesn’t even know yet,” Sakura thought.

Thinking about Naruto made Sakura remember her earlier mental note to discuss the blonde troublemaker with Karin.

“By the way, Karin, I meant to ask you something earlier.”

Karin chewed and swallowed the dumpling in her mouth before saying “What was it?”

“Have you ever considered that you and Naruto are related?” Sakura blurted out. “I just mean, you’re both from the Uzumaki clan. Do you have any idea how you’re connected?”

Karin thought for a moment before responding. “I’ve actually discussed this with Orochimaru. I don’t remember anything before being in Kusagakure with my mother, who didn’t really talk about her family. It was just the two of us. I have no idea how Naruto’s mother, Kushina, is related to us. He could be anything from my first cousin to my fourth. There’s no denying that we share the same name and bloodline. How close in structure our DNA is, however, has not been determined. I’m sure we could figure it out if we wanted to. Orochimaru has the equipment. We would just feel a need to do it, which I currently don’t.”

As Karin finished speaking, Sakura swallowed a dumpling. “But you two are definitely related! It’s just interesting to think about the fact that despite losing his parents and not knowing you very well, you’re still part of his family. Whether you speak or not, you two have a bond.” Sakura paused and began snickering. “You have similar tempers too.”

Karin thought for a moment. “A bond? With Naruto?”.

“I guess I never thought of that,” Karin quietly said. “A family. Even if we’re not close…he’s still family.” Karin smiled. She really wasn’t alone as she thought.

“C’mon, let’s go shop around some,” Souma interjected, standing and smiling. The two women were growing very thoughtful, and he wanted to keep them perked up. They were guests of Iwa, and the man was frightened at the prospect of the head of the Uchiha clan thinking he kept his wife upset. The kunoichi were receptive to his suggestion, and got on their feet immediately.

“I’ve heard Iwa has some of the most beautiful jewelry in the world!” Sakura stated.

“It’s true,” Souma said with a smile. “The Land of Earth is rich with minerals and gems.”

The group shopped around for a few hours before the sun began to dwindle in the sky. It was getting late, and Sakura was getting hungry. The trio was about to head back to the inn when a kunoichi appeared in from of Souma.

“Tsuchikage-sama has summoned you three,” the blonde said. “Please get to her office immediately.”

“Thank you, Sen.” Souma said, before motioning to his companions. “Follow me, please.” The blonde kunoichi disappeared as they began to walk ahead. They reached the Tsuchikage’s office in no time, and were quickly ushered in by Souma. It seemed Kurotsuchi didn’t like to be kept waiting.

“Ah, hello ladies.” The tsuchikage said as they entered. Sakura and Karin both gave her a slight bow of respect. “You look well-rested and refreshed.”

“Yes, thank you Tsuchikage-sama,” Sakura thanked her earnestly. Karin nodded next to her.

“I’ve summoned you because my interrogation unit has just finished picking the minds of the three shinobi men. It seems the one called Kiki was the leader of the trio, and they were carrying stolen weapons on them. They were making their way to a small village to the south of here in order to sell the weapons for twice their worth. We have confiscated the items, and intend on returning them back to their rightful owners. We’ve also learned that Iwasa Goda is a crime lord with a heavy control over all the black market dealings that occur in the Land of Earth. Illegal drugs, weapons, medicines, and stolen goods have passed from hand to hand under his control. He uses low-level shinobi and average thugs to do his dirty work. Luckily, after reading their minds, we have pinpointed his exact location, and we fully intend on sending several teams of skilled shinobi after him. It seems we are dealing with a dangerous criminal, and if he has his hands on Kakashi’s scroll, then it could only be used to hurt us. Our teams are preparing as we speak.”

At this, the door swung open and a bright voice that Sakura recognized spoke “Don’t even bother.”

Sakura gasped “Aoba?” as she spun around. Her heart stopped immediately. If she payed attention, she would have seen Aoba and Raido carrying a seemingly unconscious man. The man was filthy, and reeked of cigarettes and booze. If she payed attention, she would have seen that the man’s eyes were glassed over as though he was in a genjutsu. And if she noticed, she would have heard Karin and the Tsuchikage both gasping behind her.

But she didn’t.

Instead, she was focused on the man bringing up the rear. A graceful, tantalizing man with raven-black hair and onyx colored eyes set into a face that she knew better than her own. His tall, muscular form was open for her to see, as his cloak was tossed behind him. His right hand rested lazily on Kusanagi. His incredibly handsome face twisted from a look of apathy to one of pure shock as he laid his eyes on her. His eyes seemed to ask her what she was doing, and both shock and worry flashed through them.

“…Sakura?” His velvety voice said slowly.

“Sasuke-kun,” Sakura breathed, relishing in his beautiful presence.

“Why are you here?” Sasuke said, scowling. She wasn’t wearing mission gear. “There’s no reason for you to be outside of Konoha.”

She took a very deep breath.

And then, forgetting that there were other people in the room, the very pregnant and temperamental Uchiha Sakura lost her temper with her husband.

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