On the whim of a stranger

The letter

Tsunade was bedridden in the hospital. Thanks to all the events that had happened, she had fainted from stress.

'Knock, knock'

Shizune peeked into the room looking back and forth. Slowly, she placed a piece of paper, an important message from Suna, onto the bedside table. Along with it was a flower, The Amorealis flower, a flower whose fumes held healing properties. She hoped this would help her recover. Konoha needed its Hokage if they were to get through this situation.

As soon as Shizune walked out of the room, Tsunade awoke. She was groggy at first but as soon as she brought her act together, she pushed herself up, placing herself in a sitting position. Looking to the side for a bottle of Sake at least, all she saw was a flower and a paper. Ignoring the flower, she picked up the piece of paper and read its contents. It was not very neat, and seemed to have been written in a rush, unusual from the Sabaku.

'To the Hokage of Konoha and the Hokage only,

Greetings Tsunade.

Skipping most formalities, I would like to discuss with you about the current situation. If my assumptions are correct, Naruto and most of his friends would have left the village by now. I suggest you do not do anything rash, at least until I meet with you myself within three days time. I will explain to you everything when we do.

- The Kazekage'

Tsunade sighed as she finished reading the last of the text. She would have to be patient if she were to get any answers to her constantly growing pile of questions.

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Naruto stood infront of a large gate. It's dark green colour glared at him, the mocking face carved into the door daring him to enter.

'An opportunity' he thought

He crushed the paper he had in his hands with his tight grip.

'An opportunity to make things right.'