Complicated//Haruno Sakura//Adopted

Chapter 3 (slightly edited)

Hello, lovelies! Neanai again with another chapter. Like I said before, please don't flame me if you come across something you don't understand/like. Please be civil.

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Sakura

After twelve months of helping to bring Kiri, Kumo, and Iwa back to their feet while avoiding Konoha Hunter Nins, Sakura was ready to go to Suna, finally. She was now 18 years old, her self-imposed 'mission' lasting far longer than she had originally anticipated.

She was immediately aware of the heat, though her clothing was loose and comfortable. She pulled her now shoulder-length hair up in a high ponytail before putting her new Water Jutsus to good practice, challenging herself to create a water source from just the moisture in the air.

She failed. Repeatedly. Though it was good practice to see where her levels were at since she hadn't tested her Ninjutsu strength before.

Before she knew it, Gaara was racing towards her on his sand, That's convenient for him, though it's a bit unnerving how well he can sense someone in his jurisdiction.

"Well, he can feel anything through the sand. I wouldn't be surprised if he was coming to pick you up personally."

Sakura scoffed, I swear that all four of them are doing it on purpose!

Inner just chuckled and Sakura kept walking towards the young Kazekage. In no time, they met each other. Sakura smiled up at the Kazekage mischievously, "Hello, Kazekage-sama!"

Gaara rolled his eyes at her tease, "Hello Cherry Blossom."

Sakura's eyes twitched, she still didn't like that was what she was called in the bingo book. A quiet laugh brought her attention from Gaara to his companion. Her eyes lit up, "Hello, Madara-sama! It's been a while since I last saw you! How is everyone?"

Madara's eyes crinkled up in amusement, "Hashirama and Tobirama are doing very well, thank you for asking. They say that Kakashi has become Hokage but is having trouble pardoning you, though he has managed to change it from being a 'dangerous rogue' to a 'harmless medic rogue.' He wants you back in Konoha, though he knows that might not be completely feasible. Sasuke is almost finished fixing his wrongs, which surprised him greatly when he heard about that."

Sakura grinned, "I'm glad!" She suddenly frowned, "'Harmless medic rogue'? Nobody is going to believe that!"

Madara chuckled, "Come on up, Cherry blossom!"

Sakura rolled her eyes but stepped onto the sand platform that Gaara had lowered for her. She grinned as the trio sped away towards Suna.

Madara and Gaara noticed how different she looked, not only in clothes but in spirit. She looked more... at peace with herself. She looked more confident and more in-tune with herself without the pressure to change herself to fit in a corrupt society.

Gaara had received word of her 'Repressed Personality' that came out as 'Inner' from time to time. Madara was also aware of 'Inner' as well and was curious if he'd ever see the other personality.

It was to their surprise when she suddenly turned towards the ancient Uchiha with darkened eyes, "Hello, Madara-sama. How are you? I swear that Sakura is a complete idiot sometimes."

Hey! I'm not an idiot!

Madara smiled, "Hello, Inner. I'm completely healed. I missed Sakura-chan and her next visit."