I'm back with my latest story I'm trying very hard to improve my writing style and fix my typical errors. Please remember that I do not own Naruto, or anything that has to do with it. This is my second lengthy story if you dont count my one shot. So remember that when you wish to flame. To my loyal reviewers I would like to say WELCOME BACK! This story was requested by a few of you and I had to put a lot of thought into it. To all my readers I hope you enjoy this as much as I am. This chapter is a little short, and I hate homophones but I'm working on them. Reviews are not necessary, but the are inspiring.

The trees sway in the wind a flickering duet of shadows swept by invisible to the naked eye. The path they were on unknown to all but themselves and two Kages. The second a speck of soon to be village gates became visible the shadows dropped to the trail beneath the trees. One moved swiftly to removed the genjutsu hiding there appearances and once there cloaks were removed the men continued. Upon being noticed the gate keepers waved them inside cautiously causing the taller man to smirk and shake his head his head. Never would he have thought that they would ever freely come and go from this village. For the second man it was almost nostalgic. Nodding slightly to the guards he signed in along with his partner. Saying nothing more than a good evening the pair headed to the Hokage's office. Both wanted nothing more than to complete their mission, and go through debriefing before returning to their leader and then turning in for the night.

As they climb the steps to the Hokage's office they nod slightly to random leaf shinobi that passed by. Each one friendly, but not overly friendly this was now their home and slowly they along with the villagers were slowly getting use to it. The shorter man almost smiled warmly. Once reaching the huge double doors the men knocked firmly and waited. After a few minutes of waiting and sounds of aggravated curses a tired voice groaned. The man still had the same life in his voice, but it was tuned down from exhaustion from piles of work. The team looked at each other for a second still waiting one holding in laughter.

"Come in already." The Hokage called allowing the men to enter. His head thumped against the wooden surface of his desk with little enthusiasm once he saw who had entered.

"Is good to see you as well Uzumaki-san." The shorter man answered. The taller of the two shook his head and smirked. He found he enjoyed ribbing the young hokage more than he should.

"Shut it Itachi I was waiting for Sakura with my dinner." Naruto growled frustrated as he received their mission scroll.

"Come on squirt it can't be that bad besides it's just ramen, and why is Sakura bringing it? Last I knew you were married to the Hyuga girl." Itachi's partner laughed knowing full well that he was annoying the Hokage.

"Can it Sharky or I'll can you. Her name is Hinata not the Hyuga girl. Besides she's the reason I'm in this mess in the first place." Naruto's head hit the table again as Kisame threw his head back and howled with laughter.

"Hokage-sama if it's her hormones again I can have Konan make some more of her special tea." Itachi offered and Naruto's head lifted as tears of relief flowed down his face. Hinata was a shy girl by nature, but the pregnancy and lack of sleep that went with it was quickly causing her to be less than friendly.

"You would do that for me Itachi? I knew there was a reason Gaara and I signed that treaty." Naruto sniffed overly dramatic. This almost caused Itachi to snort, almost.

"I'm sure it had nothing to do with the fact we are stronger as a whole. Please alert the Kazekage that we will be sending him tea for Mitsuri as well. Now to business, our mission way a flawless success. All bases are now emptied and trapped. If Madara, or any of his comrades enter they will be missing at least one appendage... if they survive. We also came to check on the status of our request for a medic for our teams." Itachi said as a knock on the door was heard. Ino Yamanaka's head poked through the door before she entered. In her hands lay Ichiraku's special ramen. Her eyes latched to Kisame but quickly moved to Naruto's desk. Once the ramen was deposited on the table she explained.

"Sakura is busy at the hospital so she sent me. She said when they get back they were to eat and report to the hospital for a physical since Kisame skipped his." Ino smirked knowing full well the shark ninja was in trouble. As she left, and the door latched behind her Kisame swore he heard her laughing at him.

"Ok lets not keep Sakura-chan waiting. Good job I'll send Pein the money. We are still preparing your medic, but they are a little busy. Give them two days tops." Naruto smiled knowing full well that said medic was going to drive them into the ground.

Itachi raised a brow but only nodded with an internal smirk. He knew had already knew that there were three medics within the village that met their specific requirements. Tsunade, and her apprentices. The pink haired woman was the only one whom would be both busy and soon available. The Uchiha wondered if she had been notified as of yet. They would find out soon. He found it amusing that the shinobi that protested the most was now to be their medic. He could still remember how adamant she had been when The Kazekage, Mizukage, Tsunade, and Naruto agreed to the alliance. She became even worse when they arrived in Konoha asking for lodging once their village was destroyed. She worked tirelessly that night on the wounded villagers, and even Akatsuki whom were injured defending their home. She gave the excuse that each member had earned her help by keeping the villagers safe from Madara's attacks. From that day on she visited them in their recovery rooms and slowly began to form a bond with them. Itachi wondered if she realized the bond they were forming, but doubted it greatly. She was good at ignoring things that she rather not acknowledge. Kisame was the first to turn to leave, which shook Itachi from his musing. He followed effortlessly behind him and waved his farewell to his Hokage. Once the men exited the building Kisame shifted his weapon nervously gaining Itachi's full attention.

"Lets not keep Pinky waiting." He tried to joke, but the tone in his voice told Itachi that he was leery about his check up. It amused the Uchiha that S-rank shinobi trembled before a woman so small. With a nod of his head the two men made their way towards the sterile work place of Sakura Haruno.