After Naruto went to get Tsunade with Jiraya I went to Daichi's house.

Knocking on the door he immediately let me in, almost as if sensing that what I was about the say is important.

Kyo came from the kitchen and I waved her to the couch with a slight smile.

" I love you both but I need your unbiased opinion on this," I tell them and shifted slightly. Something that shouldn't have been noticed, but Daichi zeroed in to immediately.

" I'm thinking of temporarily leaving the village" I rip off the bandage at once and Kyo gasps. Daichi grimaces and I put my hands together in front of me.

" Back before I entered ANBU the Hokage gave me Sage rights in case something or someone happened. Which means that I can travel the elemental nations without being labeled a traitor." I explain tears prickling my eyes at the mention of my now deceased grandpa.

With a shudder, I continue.

" Naruto is going on a training trip with Jiraya for around 3 years. I'm thinking about doing something similar. I'm so sorry. I just can't be here. Not now." I finish and Kyo silently cries.

" I understand" Daichi states shocking me.

" Which is why I am going with you" He finishes and before I could say anything he puts his hand up.

" You want my unbiased opinion. Someone in our emotional state should not be left alone. Sarutobi raised me when the woman that is coming to be our Hokage left me. I also wish to train. The time of being a pacifist is over" He explains and I can't help but jump into his arms.

Daichi was raised along with me. Unlike Kyo, who Tsunade took with her during her trip around the world until she was 10.

I know him better than anyone. So when he says he's done being a pacifist I know that he spent time thinking this over.

I feel another pair of arms wrap around Daichi and I.

" You two will write every week right" she states and I laugh.

" You have my communication seal" I respond and separate from the sloppy group hug. Wiping away a few stray tears and stand up.

" Great now to explain this to Shika," I say and head out.

The trip to the Nara estate is usually 10 minutes tops. I've spent 30 minutes avoiding it.

" mind telling me why you're in front of my house" A voice drawls from my left and I smile.

" Can we talk?" I say and Shikamaru nods and leads me to the backyard.

" I'm leaving the village for 3 years," I say and Shikamaru turns to me in shock.

" What," He asks and I shake my head.

" After Tsunade gets here I'm going on a three-year training trip," I tell him.

I look down expecting him to yell at me. Not expecting his lips to find his way on mine.

My eyes widen before they close and I relax into the kiss.

" You better stay safe" He whispers and I push some of his hair out of his face.

" I always am" I reply and he laughs.

" Troublesome woman" He chuckles and a squeal resonates from behind us. I instantly turn back.

Ino was grinning ear from ear, along with Choji, who has entered shock, and... Shikaku has a shit-eating look on his face along with a camera.

" I swear in the name of kami" Shikamaru growls and Ino literally jumps us.

" Finally. OMG. Yes" she squeals and I wince.

" Your mother is going to love this" Shikaku states and Shikamaru's eyes widen.

" You wouldn't" He states while Ino grabs my hands.

" I'm sorry Shika" I state and teleport away. I'd rather not deal with that now.

Team 8 went well. They wished me luck and Guy told me to be careful.

Kiba went similarly. We wined a bit but he still had the energy to tell me that he would be me when I came back. Lastly was Asuma. Which speak of the devil suddenly shusined to me.

" You're leaving," he asked in shock and I nodded.

" I'm sorry," I state and Asuma steps forward.

" Don't tell me your sorry tell me why" He growls. I stand up a little straighter and take a breath.

" It's a three-year training trip. I need some time" I explain.

" You don't need to leave to train. Dad's death hit hard I get that. But you need to stay in the village right now" He growls and I bare my own teeth.

" I can go wherever I please Asuma," I growl back.

Leaving that there I leave to start packing.