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A telly was given by the Hyuga's and Yamanaka's members of the surviving shinobi's out of the total from when the war started, two days ago.
Approximately 40,000 out of 80,000 participants died in the battle.
The casualties were great but their sacrifice paved the way toward the peace they have now achieved. However, none of the Kage's had the time to mourn their fallen comrades yet, since there were injured shinobi who needed their attention more.
40,000 shinobi were either injured or lacking chakra because of the Infinite Tsukuyomi. The tension was lingering high in the air on how to return to their villages in such a poor state nor can they stay here or they'll die.
Gaara participated in carrying groups of shinobi on his sand with the help of the third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki who can lighten the weight of everyone through his jutsu.
However, as appealing as it was, it wasn't sufficient considering Gaara wasn't in the best of his health either when Sasuke proposed the idea.
"I can use my rinnegan abilities to open a portal for each village entrance". Sasuke coughed, the injuries still doing a number on him.
The Kage's considered his option, but in the state, he was in, he'll probably not be able to do much good.
The fifth Mizukage, Terumī Mei interrupted, "As good as your intentions maybe be young lad, I am afraid you are not in the best health conditions to offer such a help". She sympathized, and other Kage's also nodded.
"Sakura-a.... ". Sasuke mumbled and Sakura jumped beside him upon his call.
"Nani?". She asked, eyeing him while Naruto grinned.
"You sure are more often calling Sakura-chan than you used to". He wiggled his eyebrows and if Sasuke wasn't so dead beat he would have probably smacked him on his head.
" Urusai, usuratonkachi".
(Shut up, looser)
Sakura was glad that Sasuke had a blindfold on his eyes or he would have probably seen her slightly red face.
"You can share your chakra with me right? Then I'll be able to open the portals". Sasuke proposed as Tsunade seems to be considering what he just said, she didn't have any idea that Sakura can share chakra directly from her Byakugō seal. That's something even she can't do.
The new generation seems to be brighter than we thought, Tsunade thought smiling before glancing at Sakura who was already looking at her asking for her permission since this isn't like that time. Right now, they are in their original dimension and Sasuke is a rouge ninja under custody. She can't help him without asking the Hokage herself.
Once Tsunade nodded, Sasuke kneeled beside Sakura with the help of her guidance.
The respective Kage's started arranging their respective shinobi in five groups to get ready to return to their villages.
Sakura stood behind Sasuke, clasping his shoulders while Tsunade removed the blindfold from the left side of the eye.
Sasuke was very tired, barely able to stand just like Naruto but when Sakura's chakra begin to flow through him again, all his wounds began to heal automatically as well as replenishing his chakra reserves in a minute.
If he was the lost boy from before, he would have probably used this given opportunity for his evil plans but this Sasuke seeks redemption, accepts whatever punishment awaits him, ready to get hated by Sakura, oh! How much he wants her to hate him so the guilt won't eat him alive but her love which makes him want to be a better person, at the same time the reason for his self-hate, which only seems to increase.
If only she could hate me!
Why doesn't she?
Sasuke has asked this question a lot of times but he always saw Sakura's eyes filled with love, care, worry, and years of waiting for him, in return.
If she had hated him after everything he did, maybe his guilt won't be eating him alive so much but her hurt love-ridden eyes, pain in his heart too.
Sakura's Byakugō wrapped around him like they were a part of him, like the one who carries it on her forehead.
"Sasuke-kun ready?". Sakura asked, eyeing his knelt position only to receive a grunt.
Classic Sasuke-kun
"This teme needs a dictionary, I swear dattebayo! Even Shino's dog speaks more than this baka". Naruto scowled and Sakura wanted to hit him because his joke was making her lose concentration when the shinobi were waiting for them to open a portal.
Tsunade seems to understand the equation as she glared in Naruto's direction making him gulp, "Say one more word Naruto and I'll...!". She raised her eyebrows as if reminding him of something.
Naruto nodded frantically when Kiba interrupted, "Hey Naruto! Akamaru is my hound, not Shino's!".
"Huh?". Naruto looked between Akamaru and Shino, " Did Akamaru say anything Kakashi-sensei?".
"Oh, kami!". Kakashi shook his head.
"Are you blind!? Oi Naruto? Akamaru can't speak!". That seemed to wake Naruto up who sheepishly grinned.
"Is that so? Ahahha". The war hero laughed awkwardly while Shino held back a frustrated Kiba who wanted to smack some sense into him.
Ignoring the ongoing banter, Sasuke concentrated on the current situation, creating a portal that is supposed to open in the Northwest direction in the land of Earth.
"Shanaro!".
Sakura and Sasuke worked together without complaining nearly transporting every village back to its hometown until the Fire land shinobi also crossed the portal, leaving between the two.
Opening and closing the portal five times in a row took a toll on both the shinobi including the fact that the exhaustion has been there for days and overworking your body, will eventually catch up to you as Sakura collapsed atop Sasuke's shoulder nearly scaring him.
"Sakura!". He quickly twisted his arm, bringing the fainted kunoichi on his lap.
He cupped her pale cheeks, eyebrows furrowed as if running through so many things in one go. He caressed her rough cheek from the war which brought him light, while it brought Sakura scars and a lot of pain from him.
Looking at the exhausted kunoichi he never thought it could be true nor did he believe but realized at that moment, when the whole battlefield was empty with dust crawling in smoked air. The loneliness sends a ringing in his ears and, yet he doesn't feel lonely or alone.
He has fallen for her again, twice! If that were to be possible, he never thought of it. It was extraordinary to fall for the same person, twice.
Even when everyone was gone leaving behind the battle glories and some taking with them, the only thing Sasuke had to bring back with him was her. Always by his side, why?
The restraints over his broken heart restricted him to think ahead of himself. He doesn't deserve her or her love.
She'd be better off without me...
"Sakura... sorry for everything". He whispered, opening the portal back and gathering the exhausted kunoichi.
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