From Present to Future

Chapter 11

The Hokage seeing the somber atmosphere cleared his throat, gaining attention from all the occupants of the room.

" While it is no doubt the future so far has been unpredictable and a complete ride of roller coaster, we should move forward. There are still many to go. Maybe the unanswered questions will get answered."

Everyone nodded at that. They really want to know whether these two had their happy ending or not. Maybe they should send Neji next. Was what all thought, but,

"I am not going next", said a very irritated Hyuga, having already read everyone's mind.

Well, That went well. So who will go next?

"Yosh then, I will go next." Lee volunteered, surprisingly without shouting and declaring any eternal love.

Gai nodded at his students words. He only hopes Lee's future can help put some light on his other two students future.

A young Sakura stood in front of what one can call is a hospital room. In her hands, she carried a fruit basket and flowers. Knocking on the door, she entered the room only to be greeted by an empty bed. That was not how it was supposed to be like. Recovering from the surprise, she immediately pushed the nurse button near the bed. But soon a voice entered her ears.

One thousand twenty three.

One thousand twenty four.

Onw thousand twenty five.

That was, uh..... Looking outside the window, she was flabbergasted.

Someone who is supposed to be away from training and on a complete bed rest is out there, doing one arm push ups.

Without thinking twice, she ran out of the room towards the training ninja. Ofcourse, that ninja was Rock Lee. Head wrapped in bandages. One leg and one hand plastered. If not for the loud counting, one would have a hard time recognising the poor genin.

Lee, on the other hand, is completely unaware of his crush's worries. He is still going good with his push ups.

"Yosh if I didnt do ten thousand push ups in one hour, then I will do ten thousand more as punishment."

1051, 1052, 1053,....

Sakura sighed. Well thats Lee for you.

"Lee", called Sakura.

Only now Lee noticed his audience. He was too caught up in the exercise. What can he say. It was getting boring in the room. And training is the only thing he knows. With his ninja career on stake, the anxiety does not let him fall asleep easily. Training and getting tired is his remedy to the sleepless nights.

" Good morning, Sakura-san" Lee greeted enthusiastically, happy to see his crush.

"You know you should be resting before the surgery. Your bones have suffered great damage from the chunnin exams and then the mission.Tsunade-sama would not be happy about this. "

"Sakura-san, are you worried for me? ". Lee practically had hearts in his eyes, seeing his crush paying attention to him. Completely ignoring the main point.

Sakura twitched once. But opted not to say anything, uh, direct, in favor of the recovering patient.

" No. Its because I am apprenticing under Tsunade- sama. And if you anger her, she would make me work harder."

"I understand Sakura-san. I will do as you say. Afterall, Gai-sensei said you can overlook your training once if its a precious person involved."