"Fine." Sakura sighed exasperatedly. "I order you to complete your mission as quickly as possible so you can come back to me, ok?"

Naruto gave each of Sakura's feet one more kiss before standing up and flashing her his trademark grin.

"Of course Sakura-chan!" Inwardly though, Naruto was groaning. Damnit! Thanks to our deal I can't take my sweet time now. This sucks!

"Well... good luck Naruto."

"Thanks." Naruto grinned at Sakura one last time before turning around and disappearing in a flicker.

As soon as we was gone, Izumo the gate guard gave Sakura a weird look.

"Umm.... what was that about Sakura?"

"Hmm? Oh, I'm just working on a plan to make Naruto my foot slave, that's all." Sakura replied causing Izumo and Kotetsu to sweat drop.

"But...he's Naruto. Surely you wouldn't want to take his services from Konoha? He's one of our strongest ninja."

"Oh you're exaggerating Izumo." Sakura said dismissively.

She started walking towards Ino's house. This mission certainly threw a wrench in their plans, and they had some scheming to do.