Rabbit Princess [Gaara] [2]

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"He's awake!" Naruto announced as he peered at Kakashi, who had been admitted to the hospital. Tsukiko turned to look over at him, as the blond had been trying to peek at Kakashi's face as his mask was off and only covered by a blanket.

"Here again...?" Kakashi murmured as he looked around at Team Guy that was also gathered there, along with his own Team Kakashi.

"Good work, Kakashi," Tsunade said as she walked into the room with Shizune in tow. Tsukiko bowed her head slightly in greeting.

"Master!" Sakura said.

"Tsunade-Sama," Kakashi said, trying to sit up a little but fell back onto the bed, unable to really move. Naruto gasped when the blanket moved a little bit.

"Don't force yourself, Kakashi Sensei," Tsukiko told him. "That will only make it worse for you, you now, Usa,"

"I took a look at you earlier," Tsunade said to Kakashi. "You're going to have to stay in bed for a week," Naruto tried to lean over and peek under the blankets. "And after you're out, it will be another several days before I clear you to go on any missions,"

"I had a feeling that would be the case..." Kakashi murmured. Tsukiko gave Naruto an incredulous look as he tried to lean all the way over and catch a glimpse of Kakashi's face.

"You're going to fall over, idiot!" Tsukiko hissed as she grabbed the back of Naruto's collars and pulled him back before he fell onto the side table and knocked everything over.

"Looks like it'll take some time for you to master that new Sharingan," Tsunade said. "Then, you hav to look at Tsukiko as well, seeing that she had awakened it as well,"

"You're right," Kakashi said, glancing at Tsukiko as she rubbed the back of her head awkwardly. He fixed his blanket to stop Naruto from going crazy.

"For the time being, don't overdo it and rest up," Tsunade continued. "Team Guy, I want you to rest today as well! You may submit your report tomorrow,"

"Yes!" Guy said as he saluted.

"Let's go, Shizune," Tsunade said as the two of them walked out. Tsukiko and Sakura followed right after them, wanting to rely the information about Orochimaru.

"Well, see you, Kakashi, my rival!" Guy said as he and his team swarmed out of the hospital room as well. Kakashi nodded, weary.

"Is it about that?" Tsunade said as she, Tsukiko, Sakura and Shizune walked out of the Konoha Hospital. Sakura nodded. "Have you two discussed it with Kakashi?"

"Not yet," Tsukiko replied. "Kakashi Sensei was mostly out of it during the entire journey. Besides, it would've been best to tell him when we were not in foreign territory,"

"How about Naruto?" Tsunade asked. Tsukiko turned to look at Sakura as the pink-haired girl had told her not to tell Naruto about it.

"I thought we should first consult you," Sakura responded awkwardly.

"Give me the details," Tsunade said as the four of them began to walk once more. Tsukiko exhaled slightly and ran a hand through her open white hair.

Following the others to the Hokage Tower, Tsukiko went over the details in her head once more. So, according to Sasori of the Red Sand, he had been slated to meet Orochimaru at the Tenchi Bridge in Kusagakure at noon in ten days... The Bridge of Heaven and Earth... How strange... Tsukiko sighed once more.

"This is information that we have received directly from Sasori, a member of Akatsuki," Tsukiko informed Tsunade as they stood on the balcony. "He claimed it was a reward for defeating him," She quickly explained it to the Hokage.