"Morning Itsuko." Tsunade greeted as Itsuko lazily made her way into her office without knocking.

"Itsuko! Your manners!" Shizune burst out again, although she was clearly tired of having to tell Itsuko that over and over again. She had almost given up.

"What is it again Tsunade? I've got a new batch of anbu and I need to start their training." Itsuko said, rolling her eyes, leaning against the window, looking out at the scenery below.

"The Kazekage has asked for your presence, your anbus can wait." Tsunade said, throwing Itsuko a scroll. Itsuko caught it with her hand before unrolling it. She read it through and sighed.

"Alright, but make sure those new comers don't go around getting the better of themselves." Itsuko said in an annoyed tone before leaving. She disliked having new anbus wait because she thinks they'll only start thinking they're good and start slacking. It reduces the efficiency of the anbu.

The latest rate Itsuko could make it there would still take two days. It was faster than the normal timing but it's still a long time wasted for Itsuko.

"I didn't expect you to make it here so quickly." Gaara said as he greeted Itsuko who arrived in two days only. Gaara was coincidentally passing by when Itsuko had arrived.

"What did you wanted to tell me that you had to make me come all the way here?" Itsuko spoke first as they slowly walked along the streets, making their way to the Kazekage's office.

"I must thank you again for what you said to me before, if it weren't for that, I wouldn't be here now." Gaara said. Itsuko nodded in response, not speaking though.

"The night before I sent the letter over to your Hokage, Suna was attacked by Sasori from the Akatsuki. He was after Shukaku. We only managed to defeat him barely working together along side with Lady Chiyo who is in a frail condition now." Gaara said. They walked into the Kazekage's office. Gaara took his seat while Itsuko stood in front of him. Kankuro and Temari were already there. They were shocked to hear of Itsuko's early arrival.

"Before he died, he left us a message I thought you and Naruto might find useful. I wrote it down, please read it and pass it to Naruto too. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be at this position now either." He smiled slightly before handing Itsuko a scroll.

Itsuko opened the scroll and read.

"Sound like something only Naruto would find useful." Itsuko mumbled in annoyance.

"Thanks for your hostility, I must leave, I have other things to attend to." Itsuko said before teleporting off. It took her quite some chakra to teleport back to Konoha due to the far distance.

"Itsuko sensei? What are you doing here?" Sakura rushed over, supporting Itsuko. Itsuko was leaning against the wall, recovering her balance from the sudden drop of chakra.

"For you and Naruto. I'm going to get going." Itsuko said, handing a scroll over to Sakura before walking off slowly, still recovering her chakra.

"It's two days away, the meeting. Come with us, we might find clues on how to bring Sasuke back." Sakura whispered, loud enough to reach the ears of Itsuko. She stopped her footsteps, giving Sakura the hope that she may actually help.

"Why do you guys so desperately want him back?" Itsuko mumbled under her breath. She didn't turn back but she didn't reject Sakura's offer either. "It's stupid."

"Are you going?" Kurama's voice once again ringed in her head. She sighed, having the company of Kurama made her feel more relieved.

"I don't know. What do you think?" Itsuko whispered, hoping for an answer. She hadn't had a clue on what to do. She knew the last thing she was going to do was bring Sasuke back to Konoha but she wanted to check on his strength, she wanted to see how he's grown.

"You should. It's been years since you last seen him. Maybe it's about time he knows the truth. I mean, before he does anything of that sort." Kurama stated, resting his chin on his fury arms crossed as he laid down on the ground.

"I don't know, but you're right. Maybe I will go." Itsuko's mouth automatically answered. It took her awhile to realise what she said. She widen her eyes all of a sudden, causing Kurama to laugh at her.

"You do care." Kurama laughed. Itsuko's cheeks flushed pink before she immediately hid away. She was seen as a strong character and didn't like anyone seeing another side of her.

"Maybe"