A Slayer's Confidant

Chapter 6

"Neither." Sasuke replied simply before walking out of Tsunade's office. Even though he sided with the hunters, he had no reason to follow his orders. Sakura and Ino watched as the tall raven left the room. Ino sighed.

"I wanted him to be my sparring partner." She huffed, frowning. Sakura rolled her eyes. Keep dreaming, Ino, he's not going to spar with us unless Naruto says he should. Sakura thought. Ino glared at her. "I heard that, billboard brow!"

"Too bad, Ino-pig, it's the truth." Sakura sighed. "Sasuke will always be in love with Naruko. I have a feeling that he's going to fall in love with Naruto now." Ino scowled.

"Sasuke's not gay."

"You don't know that." Sakura responded.

"Sakura, even I know Sasuke is love with Naruko. She's gone, we have a chance to try and be with him." Ino tried to convince Sakura, but the girl wouldn't budge with the idea. "Fine, then." Ino sighed. "You have a chance in this. Naruko is now a boy Naruto. Don't you think this will be a good way for you to get close to Sasuke?"

"I... I don't know." Sakura murmured. "Naruto may still be Sasuke's confidant. How do you suppose I try my chances with him when demons are strict about whom they choose to love?" This was a true fact and the two girls knew this. Sakura considered trying thought, but the problem was that other people wanted to protect Sasuke's relationship with Naruko - even though she was now called Naruto.

"I wouldn't think of doing such a thing." Tsunade joined in the conversation. "You two girls are very beautiful young women. I would think you would do some much better than to steal someone else's love. They were betrothed you know." Sakura's eyes widened and Ino's shoulders slumped.

"Damn, I forgot."

"They were engaged? When did that happened?"

"I'm not going to say anything else because it was between Sasuke and Naruko," Tsunade clear her throat. "Then again Naruto doesn't remember anything since when Naruko was reincarnated her memories were erased. It'll be awhile before Naruto remembers everything." Sakura frowned deeply. She didn't know that they were engaged. She shook her head, a determined look on her face.

"I want to protect Naruto, too Lady Tsunade." I want to move on. Tsunade nodded her head. Ino shrugged her shoulder and agreed with Sakura, she knew that she wanted to move on and if her friend was going to do that, then she would too.

"Great, you two will watch over Sasuke along with Shikamaru, and Chouji until Sasuke is needed."

"Don't you think he may not follow your orders?" Ino asked, raising an eyebrow. Tsunade smirked at this.

"As true as that is, I would prefer that he'd wait until it is the right time for him to meet Naruko's reincarnation." Sakura gasped. Did Tsunade have a different plan for Sasuke?

"What are you planning Lady Tsunade?" Sakura questioned. Tsunade's eyes twinkled. She had something in mind and Sakura knew she wasn't going to tell her. "You plan for Kyuubi to go see him, don't you?" Sakura narrowed her eyes. Tsunade's smirked lessened into a small kind smile.

"I want the siblings to get to know each other before the lovers do. That's why I want you to watch Sasuke's movements. If he goes to Naruto let him go. Don't stop him. If anything, Sasuke is Naruto's only hope when it comes to Orochimaru." Sakura and Ino nodded. They continued to ask questions and Tsunade either gave them the answers that they wanted or dodged the question entirely. When Tsunade finally had enough, she let out a sigh.

"Girls, I've already carried out the plan. Itachi and Kyuubi should be on their way to Konoha by now. They will wait first otherwise, Naruto would probably refuse right away. I understand the concern, but enough with the questions. I've given you enough answers. Dismissed." Sakura looked at Tsunade with disappointment in her eyes before dragging Ino out of the room.

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             Karin stared at the bloodied and wet blonde that was unconscious on the floor in a puddle of water and blood mixed. She finally surrendered... Karin smirked, satisfied. "Good girl." She whispered. Karin turned to Kabuto who knew exactly what to do. Temari felt her lose her control with her mind. She was forced to stare directly into Kabuto's eyes and allow him to take control.

"You are under my control now," Kabuto smiled, just as happily as Karin did. The girl flipped her hair over her shoulder. Now all we do now is get Naruto to come and save his friend. Karin chuckled darkly. "What do you want to do now, Karin?" Kabuto questioned.

"I want Suigetsu to shape shift himself into Temari," Karin shot look at Suigetsu. "Without her injuries." No matter how severe her injuries are, Kabuto's power will control her. The problem is that it's limited. Suigetsu shifted his body into Temari. She was in the normal school uniform and perfectly intact – no injuries whatsoever. Suigetsu even imitated her voice perfectly. Karin grinned. "Everything is going according plan." She whispered, with a small giggle. "Sasuke, you will be mine."

"Karin," Suigetsu said, using Temari's voice. "How long do I have to be Temari? I don't fancy being a girl for too long." Karin locked eyes with Suigetsu, whose eyebrows – which were not really his – furrowed. Karin shrugged.

"You can change back, just remember by the end of the week Temari needs to turn up unharmed." She smirked, winking. "Unless you want to get it over with and turn up as Temari now?" Karin asked, her eyes twinkling with excitement. Suigetsu shrugged.

"I shaped my body into that woman. Might as well turn up as her while I am her now." Suigetsu pointed out. Kabuto nodded in agreement.

"I think Suigetsu – Temari, has a point Lady Karin." Kabuto agreed. Karin nodded in a silent agreement.

"Fine, go. I'm feeling a bit bored anyway." The female demon smirked. "Maybe we should speed this up. Shorten the days they have to decide." Kabuto grinned and Suigetsu crossed his arms. He blinked, feeling his chest. A blush suddenly appeared on his cheeks. Kabuto decided to release Temari from his control for now. The girl groaned until she saw a mirrored image of herself touch her own breast. Her eyes widened.

"What the hell?" She gasped out. Pain sudden rushed through her body, causing her to violently shake. "W-What the hell did you people do to me?"

"I forgot Kabuto's power will cause your memory to be erased." Karin said, her hand rest on her hip. "Hello sunshine, nice to see that you are back." Temari growled at Karin.

"Fuck you."

"Sorry, you're neither my type nor the right gender." Karin laughed. Temari rolled her eyes. Gaara, Kankuro, I'm going to kick both your asses once I get back. The real me that is.

To Be Continued...