[Hokage] Thank you for loving me

"Next time...thank you..."

If at that time, knowing that "next time" will be such a long farewell, I will definitely hold those hands tightly and never let go.

The warm wind at the end of spring blows into the office of Konoha Hospital through the gap in the window, and the cherry blossom petals mixed with the wind fall on Haruno Sakura’s cheeks, and the slight touch of the petals on the skin produces a slight strange feeling, Woke up her who was sleeping during the lunch break.

It seems that I had a clear dream, and the scene in the dream was fixed on the picture when Sasuke left three years ago. Although that picture has appeared in my mind thousands of times, the feeling of remorse and reluctance But it didn't decrease in the slightest.

Looking at the scattered cherry blossoms by the window, Sakura let out a long sigh.

It has been more than three years since Sasuke embarked on the journey alone. During these three years, he occupied her thoughts almost all the time—she was worried about whether he could live well alone, whether he had adapted to the crippled life of losing his left hand, and whether there was anything on the way. When encountering an enemy, of course, what she worries the most is whether Sasuke has let go of his concern for the past...

"The cherry blossoms are blooming really well this year." Ino opened the door and walked into Sakura's office, and couldn't help sighing while looking at the cherry blossom trees outside the window.

Sakura was already used to her friend barging in without knocking, so she answered "Yes" absent-mindedly.

"Are you okay?" Ino pulled a stool and sat across from Sakura's desk, showing a worried look, "Is it because of spring? I always feel that you have not been energetic recently."

"No, I'm full of energy!" Sakura squeezed out a vigorous smile, "Recently, the work in the children's psychotherapy room has been on the right track, and the number of injured people in Konoha Hospital is also decreasing. Use the spare time to practice new ninjutsu."

"Oh, really?" Looking at his friend who likes to be brave as always, Ino couldn't help reminding, "Spring is the season of love, are you sure you want to spend the extra time on practice?"

"What about you? Why don't you go on a date with Sai and seize the good time of spring."

"We just finished dating." Ino put on a sweet and proud expression, and continued: "It's you, who is always working and practicing, so you should go out and get some air."

"I don't have anyone to date, so forget it."

"Now you are a female ninja who has attracted much attention in the village. I don't know how many juniors and colleagues are admiring you. Just ask a few out, have a meal, take a walk, and so on. Think of it as accumulating love experience. Arrive When Sasuke comes back, you can easily get along with him as a senior in love."

Knowing that Ino has always been optimistic and casual, Sakura just laughed it off for such a harmless suggestion, and then muttered: "Oh, I have to go to the master's place later to ask about practicing new ninjutsu, I really don't have time ah."

"Are you going to Tsunade-sama? However, Hokage-sama is looking for you on something, so I specifically asked you to go to his office."

"Then you didn't say it earlier." When Sakura heard that Kakashi was looking for her, she immediately showed a look of joy, and while rushing out the door, she said, "I'll go first, Ino, sit down slowly."

Most of the time when Kakashi was looking for Sakura, he sent her tasks, or talked with her about the work of the children's psychological clinic.However, he occasionally gave her some information, confidential information about Sasuke's whereabouts.Every time she gets this information, Sakura can be excited for several days, and feel relieved that he is still traveling safely.

"Maybe Mr. Kakashi came to me this time because there was news from Sasuke-kun?"

Full of anticipation, Sakura subconsciously quickened her pace, and soon arrived at the door of Hokage's office.She took a deep breath and warned herself not to be too excited, lest she be happy for nothing.

After calming down a bit, Sakura knocked on the door of Hokage's office.

"Come in."

"Mr. Kakashi," Sakura said after entering the door, and found that Kakashi was standing sideways in front of the desk, facing an elderly, well-dressed man. The gray and white intersecting, sharp-edged face has a majestic expression, but there is a bit of kindness in the vicissitudes of the eyes.Before Sakura entered, Kakashi and the man seemed to be having a private conversation.

"Are you looking for me?"

"Yes." Kakashi beckoned to Sakura cordially, beckoning her to come closer, and then introduced the man beside him, "I have a task to entrust to you."

As soon as the words fell, a hint of disappointment flashed in Sakura's eyes. Kakashi pretended not to see it, pointed to the man beside him and continued, "This is the client of this mission, and he will soon succeed the Rainbow Country Daimyo." The Fukuyama family. The task this time is to escort him back to the Rainbow Kingdom and ensure that he can successfully participate in the enthronement ceremony a week later."

"Okay, Mr. Fukuyama, please give me your advice." Sakura respectfully bowed her head to Fukuyama, trying to hide her frustrated expression.

At this time, Kakashi seemed to remember something, leaned over to Sakura's ear, and added softly: "By the way, Sakura, there was information that Sasuke appeared near the Rainbow Country." Sakura couldn't believe her ears, Sasuke-kun appeared at the destination of the mission! ?

"So, Master Fukuyama, when are we going to leave?" When Sakura raised her head, her voice trembled with excitement, and she looked at the client expectantly.

Seeing the expression of the disciple in front of him turn from worry to joy, Kakashi felt sorry for himself from the bottom of his heart: "Sakura, I am really worried about your love..."

Fukuyama did not respond to Sakura, but looked her up and down, and questioned Kakashi, "This is Tsunade Hime's disciple you just mentioned? I thought she was a mature and reliable ninja, no It turned out to be a young girl. It is not a child's play for me to return to the country to ascend the throne this time. In addition to affecting the future of the Rainbow Kingdom, it is also related to whether the alliance between the Fire Kingdom and the Rainbow Kingdom can continue smoothly in the future. Hokage-sama, you should carefully consider the escort candidate. "

"Haruno Sakura is not only Tsunade-sama's proud disciple, but also a ninja who has experienced the last ninja war and achieved outstanding achievements. Although she is currently a medical ninja, but..."

"But my combat prowess is absolutely beyond doubt," Sakura feared that she would miss this mission, snatched Kakashi's words, looked at Fukuyama with scorching eyes, and said energetically, "and my medical ninjutsu got Master Tsunade-sama's true biography, I guarantee that you will not make any mistakes on the way to be escorted."

Fukuyama was probably taken aback by Sakura's aura, took a step back, looked at Kakashi and said helplessly, "Well, for the sake of you and Tsunade Hime, just trust this little girl's strength. By the way, didn't you say there are two other ninjas escorting?"

As soon as the words fell, two young male ninjas knocked on the door and entered. One had a gentle appearance and a medium build, with a pair of big light brown eyes under slender eyebrows, and a pair of lips that were as thin as cherry blossoms. He had a friendly smile on his face; while the other one was tall and strong, with a cold and arrogant expression on his face, and a faint murderous look in his deep eyes, perhaps because of his frequent missions, his skin was a bit dark, and the right cheek There are also a few looming scars.

The smiling person is a medical ninja known by Sakura, called Ikeda, he seems to have been working in Konoha Hospital for a long time, every time he sees Sakura, he will smile and nod to say hello, he is a very gentle person.The other Sakura had never seen him before. When he entered the door, Sakura was looking at him. The moment their eyes met, he curled his lips impatiently, and then turned his gaze away.

Kakashi first politely introduced the two ninjas to Fukuyama, "This is medical ninja Ikeda, and the other is Jominin Mimon. He used to be an excellent Anbu member. Both of them have rich mission experience. I have successfully performed many S-level escort missions. Because this mission is mainly to ensure that you arrive safely in the Rainbow Kingdom, participate in the enthronement ceremony intact, and have no physical accidents, so we specially arranged for two medical ninjas."

Afterwards, Kakashi introduced Fukuyama to the two Jonin and briefly explained the content of the mission.

"Then, Fukuyama and I still have something to discuss. The three of you go back and pack your luggage first, and gather at the gate of the village before dark."

Walking out of Hokage's office, Yumen disappeared without a trace, and Ikeda stood in the corridor waiting for Sakura, and when he saw Sakura coming out, he approached her eagerly and said, "This is the first time I've ever met Haruno. You are performing missions together, I look forward to seeing your outstanding performance, please give me your advice."

"Where, Ikeda-kun is my senior, so please give me your advice." Sakura responded politely.

"Are you going back to Konoha Hospital? We can go together." Ikeda asked with a smile.

Sakura remembered how Ino had teased her in the office before, and made herself more contact with men of the same generation. She couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. She declined, "No, I have to go home and pack my luggage first, so I will say goodbye first."

Looking at the back of Sakura going away, Ikeda was a little dazed——

Sakura used to be the focus of Konoha medical ninjas, but in the Ninja World War, her excellent fighting performance and gentle treatment methods attracted the attention of ninjas from other troops. In the past two years, there have been more ninjas who have secretly loved her .

It's a pity that whether it's colleagues or people from other departments, everyone who confessed was rejected by her with a "sorry", and in the end most of them had no choice but to put their love in their hearts and look at her from afar.

For Ikeda, he is very lucky to have the advantage of being a "colleague" and say hello and smile at each other when he goes to work.On the days when he is not on duty, Ikeda will go to work at Konoha Hospital on time, and take advantage of the break to look for Sakura.Maybe Sakura doesn't remember, but the many encounters between the two in the corridors of the hospital were actually done on purpose by him.

However, these are all "secrets" in his heart, together with his feelings of admiration, he never expected to convey them to her.

The author has something to say:

Kakashi: If you are with Sasuke, you must thank me!

Sakura: OK!teacher!Do not worry!teacher!

Naruto: Wait, why did Mr. Kakashi support Sakura!I'm also your student, why don't you help me chase Sakura?

Kakashi: You kid doesn't even understand the benefits of making love to heaven, so why are you talking about love!

Naruto: Does Sasuke understand?

Sakura: ...Hmm...Suddenly I really don't want to know the answer...