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Chapter 5: Lady Luck
"SHIZUNE! WHERE IS SAKURA? SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE HERE AN HOUR AGO WITH A NEW BOTTLE OF SAKE! WHERE IS SHE?!"
Shizune, assistant to the Godaime Hokage couldn't help wincing as Tsunade stomped around the Hokage building looking for her. The poor woman was cowering behind a large box full of toilet paper as the monster known as Tsunade terrorized all of the ninja and civilians alike in her quest to find her.
"HAVE YOU SEEN SHIZUNE?"
Oh, she loved working for Tsunade, truly she did. It's just that Tsunade begins to go through some serious withdrawal symptoms when Sakura is late with the alcohol.
"SHIZUNE! I SENSE YOU NOW GET OUT HERE AND GET ME SOME DRINKS!"
Shizune couldn't help cringing as a killing aura began to seep into the closet through the small space beneath the door. Before Sakura turned 21, it had been Shizune's job to drink with Tsunade. However, she was the worst light weight in all of Konoha, so of course Tsunade nagged Sakura until she consented to being her drinking buddy.
"SHIZUNE…."
She let out a small 'eep' but quickly sighed a breath of relief as a small messenger flew into the closet through the back window. It was the bird used by the ANBU when delivering urgent messages. (Finding out where Sakura was so that Shizune wouldn't have to be Tsunade's drinking buddy is very urgent). She opened up the small letter attached to the bird's foot quickly. She wasn't sure how long her chakra barriers would last if Tsunade grew serious.
Her eyebrows knit in confusion as she read the note.
"Shizune-san,
I haven't seen Sakura since we went training yesterday.
However, I can get one of the clans-
The writing suddenly turned into scribbles here
Oops sorry I may have hit Neji with a 50 lb. medicine ball we use here for strength training, and it may have sort of hit him in the head…
But if you're looking for Sakura-chan I saw her by a tree near the river next to a lamp post earlier today. She disappeared a few moments after though…
But she's Sakura-chan so no worries!
FROM THE NEXT HOKAGE,
UZUMAKI NARUTO!"
Shizune couldn't help but slightly chuckle at Naruto's part. How can he be so vague? A tree near the river next to the lamp post?
But Sakura hadn't gone to the ANBU headquarters? It has almost been 6 hours since she left. She pondered where Sakura could have gone. Wait, but what if she had been kidnapped? What if the Akatsuki decided to start up again? There was a strange plant man, if she remembered correctly, who could travel great distances without being spotted. She was so preoccupied with her thoughts that she missed the moment where her chakra barriers disappeared.
Tsunade charged in a few moments later.
"SHIZUEN DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG THOSE BARRIERS OF YOURS TOOK M-"
"Tsunade-sama, we may have a problem. Sakura may be missing."
She stared right into Tsunade's eyes and silently pleaded that she understood the severity of the situation.
"You mean….Sakura….?"
Shizune nodded gravely.
"NOOO MY DRINKING PARTNER!"
The whole building could be heard face palming as their great and mighty Hokage thought of alcohol before the wellbeing of her student.
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(In Wonderland)
"So what's the plan uh Kakuzu-san?"
The trio, Sakura, Kakuzu and Hidan, decided to make the land of Kane their 'home base' of sorts. She needed a place to stay and inwardly shivered when Hidan offered to let her stay at his home. The whole 'I'm immortal because I sacrifice other people' thing that the Hidan from her world did seriously freaked her out and she couldn't help but fear that Wonderland's Hidan shared similar sentiments as his counterpart. Kakuzu would have to do.
So, like a bunch of girls during a sleepover, they were lying on Kakuzu's bed as they tried to think of a plan. Her head was resting on Kakuzu's stomach as Hidan was curled up in a slight ball while playing with a watch that continually made a 'tick tock.'
Sakura didn't know why she felt so comfortable around these men. Their counterparts scared her so much but here in Wonderland, they seemed as harmless as bunnies. (It didn't hurt that Hidan had bunny ears while Kakuzu had very small antennas which he tried to hide with his wrap).
After much thinking, they planned to visit each island during one of their festival days.
The festival days occurred during a 40 day time period where the ruler of each island would throw a party. They would get two chances to thrill all of the other kings and queens to earn the title of 'Alice's Greatest." It was basically a way to have fun for 40 days straight without worrying about losing money, business, etc.
They had missed the Duchess Hinata and Red Queen Konan's parties but tonight was Caterpillar Kakuzu's turn to wow the crowd.
"Wait, Hinata's the Duchess?"
In Sakura's mind, the Duchess in Alice in Wonderland was a terrible person who forgot about her own child and blamed others for her own bad parenting. Sweet, little Hinata was portraying her?
"Yeah, we have other rulers too. There's Dormouse Sasori, Tweedledee Chouji, March Hare Naruto, the Red Knight Kisame, the list goes on and on. But remember, there are 20 hearts which means that there are 20 rulers."
She felt miffed at the way Kakuzu was explaining everything to her. She was not a child!
"And tonight, we are having casino night at the biggest casino on my island."
Kakuzu then snapped his fingers, as the space around them began to warp. She let out a surprised gasp as the bed disappeared from under them, yet they didn't fall. They were floating in midair! The heart's room where they were previously at began to shift and disappear as they were transported outside.
Hidan looed sick to his stomach as they were safely transported just outside of the mansion. Sakura, who wasn't clearly looking at the mansion the first time around, slightly shivered at the sight. It was dark, and slightly spooky. It was definitely a place where ghosts lived.
"Fucking Kakuzu! Just be a normal person and use your legs to walk out of the building. Fuck I feel sick."
Hidan began to slightly sway but was relieved as Sakura's cool chakra entered his body and successfully killed off the urge to vomit.
"You should be used to it. C'mon Sakura, we need to go."
Kakuzu grabbed her by the arm and began pulling her. She, in turn, grabbed Hidan's hand and pulled him as well. The mature ones both ignored Hidan as he started whispering about how gay that was.
They kept moving as they entered a small town where all of the houses were as dark and scary as Kakuzu's. In the middle of the town was a small well where the three stopped.
"Um why'd we stop here?"
Sakura asked the two men who flanked each of her side. They were giving each other glances which made her feel slightly uneasy.
"Uh guys? Where are we- KYAAAA."
And that was how poor Haruno Sakura fell down two holes on the same day.
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Gorgeous chandeliers began to light as a faint murmuring rose from the audience. The people who had gathered on the island of Kane wore elegantly extravagant outfits. Unlike the party at Red Queen Konan's palace, this one was more subdued with a feel off professionalism to it. More women appeared wearing suits of bright colors instead of the usual big dresses.
The employees all wore dress pants with a green vest. Said vest was decorated with playing cards. They were passing out finger foods or setting up their game tables. The casino was a huge room. So huge, in fact, that if one stood at one end of the room they wouldn't be able to see the opposite end.
A small hush traveled throughout the crowd as Caterpillar Kakuzu stepped onto a large stage in the center of the casino.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Kane's most exclusive casino. We hope you all enjoy the festivities that will be available tonight."
The audience cheered as Kakuzu did a slight bow and stepped down from the stage. He nodded to one of his employees who in return began to pour a sweet champagne into the glasses which were all placed to resemble a small mountain.
Kakuzu, being the money-obsessed man he was, was constantly on the lookout for new ideas to make more money. Then, suddenly, it hit him. Having a few casinos on the island would make a large profit, and he had been correct.
The casino they were all in now was definitely the best out of the three. It was absolutely gigantic with so many games. There was even a small amusement park in the back. To top it all off, the whole thing was underground. He didn't have to buy any new property for his casino and that made him very happy.
"Oh there you are Kakuzu! Listen, I need to verify this little bit of gossip I heard the other day."
Kakuzu mentally prepared himself as he turned around to face Red Queen Konan. She stood proudly behind him wearing a scarlet dress made out of roses.
"And what kind of gossip is that?"
She leaned in for what he assumed was for dramatic effect.
"I heard you have a mistress!"
And there it was. He silently mused the idea of entertaining Konan with some lies but some of the other rulers had heard her exclamation.
"Whattt? Kakuzu-senpai? You like a girl? Don't they have cooties?" Ah the idiot Humpty Dumpty Tobi.
"Really?" Oh the other idiot Jabberwock Lee
"I SAY 100 BUCKS THAT SHE'S UGLY!" He hadn't realized that White Queen Tsunade was here.
"Hn." Oh the Mad Hatter brothers are here too.
"She is fucking sexy!" Another idiot…
Kakuzu glanced at White Rabbit Hidan as he strolled in from one of the side rooms. Hooked onto his arm was none other than Haruno Sakura.
She was blushing a light shade of pink as she tried to hide behind Hidan as they walked.
This outfit is wayyyy too revealing!
"Damn, so glad no one bet against me…" He heard Tsunade whispering in the background but all eyes remained focus on Sakura.
"Hello everyone." Sakura said slightly embarrassed. She knew they were all staring at her outfit. Stupid Kakuzu for making her wear these risqué clothes.
Currently, young Sakura was wearing black, stiletto heels that were held by a heart clasp on the ankle. Her legs were bare except for a tattoo of playing cards on her left thigh. She was wearing the uniform vest like the employees but hers was a halter top that made her back very open and very visible. Her skirt resembled a tutu in the way it covered practically nothing. She was wearing a light green bodysuit under it all so nothing was showing, but she was still worried.
They all think it's weird..
Most of the guys were having slightly lustful thoughts but both Konan and Tsunade grinned. They had a potential drinking partner on their hands!
"Well well well Kakuzu, I think you've outdone yourself if this is your Mistress."
Cheshire Cat Deidara had basically appeared out of nowhere and had proceeded to drape himself over a rigid Sakura. Her alerted eyes stared right at Kakuzu's hoping he'd help her.
"She's not my mistress. She's my Lady Luck. Now if you'll excuse us."
Kakuzu all but threw Deidara off of her and securely placed his hand on her waist. He guided her out of the small crowd of people that had gathered and went over to the bar. He placed her down on a bar stool and told her to stay put. He had important business with Mock Turtle Shikamaru.
As Kakuzu weaved through the crowd and disappeared from her sight, she jumped as two hands landed on each of her shoulders.
"Well hello there Miss Lady Luck. I'm Red Queen Konan."
"And I'm White Queen Tsunade. We were wondering if you like to drink."
Sakura couldn't help but pale slightly while looking at the two queens. Imagine, the Godaime Hokage and one of Akatsuki's founders drinking alcohol together like they were the best of friends. She just nodded mutely as both queens smiled so happily. They turned to look at the slightly frightened bartender.
"I'll take a Fallen Angel." Tsunade nodded at Konan's choice before continuing on with her own.
"I'll take the Heart of Fire." This made Sakura smile to herself.
"Uh…I'll have a Joker's Tea." Both queens smiled at her choice.
"So Lady Luck, care to place a bet?"
Of course her shishou would bring up bets in this situation…
"Uh my name is Sakura…but what kind of bet?"
"Whoever drinks the most wins."
"She'll do it." All three heads whipped around to see Kakuzu standing behind them holding 100 bucks.
If she is similar to the past Alice in any way then Sakura's got this.
Konan and Tsunade's grins stretched so wide as they put down 100 bucks each.
~-2 Hours Later-~
"Nice work Sakura."
"I don't know are you sure it's wise just leaving the two queens of Wonderland passed out on two couches?"
"They'll fucking manage. I saw Red King Pein as well as Red Knight Kisame so they'll take care of Konan. White Knight Gaara will make sure Tsunade's alright so we're good."
Hidan had met up with Sakura and Kakuzu shortly after the bet had started and witnessed one of the most incredible sights he's ever seen in his whole life. Two of the heaviest drinkers in Wonderland had lost to a petite girl who was probably barely over the legal drinking age! What the fuck?
"So how'd you fucking do it? Don't know about you Kakuzu but she looks like a light weight."
Kakuzu promptly smacked Hidan upside the head.
"Well stupid, she's obviously not."
"Actually, I am." Both men stared at her with wide eyes. "Well, I'm not that much of one but with my chakra or 'magic powers' as you two put it, I can regulate the alcohol in my system to make its effects lessen. So, I guess I sort of cheated?"
Hidan, at this point, was in love. This girl was hot, could drink, and if she was anything like Alice, her tits would grow huge! She was perfect.
Kakuzu was just impressed. Alice had sent the perfect girl to Wonderland. He already had some suspicions about the other rulers but Sakura would surely find the true culprit.
"Well look at that! Looks like Miss Lady Luck actually out drank the two Queens of Wonderland!" They turned around to see Cheshire Cat Deidara sauntering towards them. Hey sweet cheeks. Didn't think you could actually do it but looks like I was wrong."
"Thanks?"
"Don't thank me yet sweetheart. Look, I know Kakuzu has a stick shoved up his ass and Hidan needs to have a gag in his mouth so why not spend some time with me? I can surely show you a good time." He smirked at the two men who were visibly bristling.
Sakura just started wide eyed at him.
This was the crazy bomber who killed Gaara?
"She doesn't need to go anywhere with you."
They both tried to grab Sakura by the arm but Deidara was unfortunately quicker. He took her hand in his and kissed it gingerly.
Her cheeks adopted a tint of pink as his smirk grew.
"I'll be borrowing your Lady Luck! I'll give her back at Mad Hatter Sasuke's party tomorrow night. Bye guys."
Sakura's face showed the confusion that she was feeling. They were in a casino, underground, on Kakuzu's island. How would they get out?
Deidara pulled her closer to him which earned him a small 'eep.' He even gave her a peck on the cheek which infuriated the two men.
"Grab them!"
Both Hidan and Kakuzu tried to grasp one of them, but it was too late.
Sakura and Deidara had disappeared from right under their noses.
-Done-
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