As though to answer his question, Kakashi appeared before them.

"Alright, what did you want to ask us Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto asked.

"It's about Sakura. And her safety." Kakashi began.

Naruto laughed and said, "Come on Kakashi-sensei! Why would Sakura need to worry about her safety when I'm here to protect her?"

Sakura smiled and said, "I have to agree with Naruto. Who would want to hurt me anyway?"

Kakashi sighed and said, "Can't you think of anyone? Anyone who might want something from you."

Naruto and Sakura shook their heads but Sasuke answered Kakashi with one word, "Akatsuki."

Kakashi nodded and said, "They're currently looking for the tailed beasts and Angelmaru is one of them. I wouldn't be surprised if they were on their way now to find you."

Sakura looked pale at the thought. Sure, she could easily shrink the Akatsuki members (all of them being male) but where was the guarentee they wouldn't be able to sneak up on her? How much stronger was Naruto and Sasuke now? Stronger than the Akatsuki members? Who knew? Naruto wasn't looking worried. Only angry. Obviously the thought of Akatsuki coming after Sakura enraged him.

"What should we do Kakashi-sensei?" Sakura asked.

"We have to be prepared for their arrival first of all. I've already discussed this with LadyTsunade and she agrees that Sakura should never be left alone. Naruto shouldn't be either, but he's in a better position to protect himself. If they can, they won't miss an opportunity to capture Naruto as well. Both of you are Jinchuriki."

Sakura and Naruto nodded, agreeing to this plan.

"We also thought it would be smart to have our defenses increased. Therefore, Lady Tsunade would like you to choose a group of shinobi you trust and increase their size greatly. More so than Naruto even."

Naruto and Sakura both instantly started protesting. Kakashi stopped them with a raised hand and said, "This is neccesary to have a show of force if multiple members of Akatsuki arrive. It'll also force them to be more offensive. They're not fools, though, and will probably have at least one member sneaking into the village to quickly capture Sakura. Since she can't call up a physical manefestation of Angelmaru like Naruto can do with the Nine Tailed Fox, they'll believe her to be an easy target. Therefore you'll have a small group of bodyguards, no less than two shinobi, and no more than five. I'm going to assume Naruto and Sasuke will be part of that group."

Sakura nodded and Kakashi said, "Alright then, let's get started."