"So that's what happened Hokage-sama." Sakura said as she finished explaining everything that happened to Tsunade. Sakura and Naruto had made it to the Tower without any interruption, and for once, Sakura decided to take a page out of Naruto's book and march straight into the Hokage's office.

"I see..." Tsunade said neutrally. "Naruto, will you please step outside for a minute?"

Shit... Sakura swore in her mind. She knew how much Tsunade cared about Naruto, and if the Hokage was sending Naruto out of the room it could only be to yell at her for what she did to the poor boy.

"I'd rather not Baa-chan." Naruto replied. He saw the angry expression on Tsunade's face when Sakura explained how she got Naruto to sign the contract to become her slave. It had only flashed briefly before Tsunade buried it, but Naruto didn't miss the anger. Nor did he miss the way Tsunade's fist clench when Sakura talked about branding Naruto and how Tsunade's gaze rested on his covered forehead just a few seconds too long. Tsunade was going to yell at Sakura, but he couldn't allow that.

"I see I didn't make myself very clear. Naruto as the Hokage of this village I order you to step outside of this office so I may speak with Sakura alone. I don't have the patience to deal with your stubbornness right now, so if you don't obey, I won't just punish you, but I'll also punish Sakura." Tsunade warned.

"It's ok Naruto." Sakura assured.