It was a hot summer day. Not a cloud was in the sky, not a beast to be seen in the forest. The sun burned tirelessly on the people of Konoha Gakure. Nobody went out that day unless they had to. And so it was not surprising that the guards who were posted at the main gate, instead of paying attention to the forest, preferred to lie a few meters further away in the grass and let the sun shine on their skin. They didn't expect anyone to take a trip to the village behind the leaves in this incredible heat. In addition, there were no reports of ninjas arriving from another village today. So everything was calm and quiet. A light wind played with the trees and leaves, which liked to play the game. Birds sang their songs and taught their children to fly. It was a normal day in Konoha Gakure.
But suddenly the wind and leaves stopped playing their funny games, birds fell silent with their singing. Now something was in the air. The two guards felt this too and raised their heads to look at the forest. Nothing. They were about to lie down again when suddenly a flock of birds flew out of the forest into the sky. Both ninjas looked at each other and were on their feet in a second. Something had startled the birds. It could have been a predator, or it could just as easily have been ninjas approaching the village at a fast pace. Both guards took up the attack position, ready to meet and repel any enemy surprise. An impulse. The impulse from chakra. No doubt ninjas were approaching the village. There were three ... no ... four. One could not perceive the fourth chakra immediately because it was only very weak. Probably the one to whom this chakra belonged was badly injured. They weren't far away.
Something yellow shot out of the trees like lightning, right at the two ninjas. Behind it something gray and green. They were getting closer and closer and at a tremendous speed. Another two hundred meters until they reach the gate. The guards took a closer look. Yellow ... yellow hair. Another hundred yards. Behind it, pink hair that was blowing backwards due to the speed. Fifty yards to go. The ninja raised his head, stared straight ahead. Now the two guards also recognized who it was. Naruto. He and his team were back after three weeks. But something was wrong. There was hatred and fear in Naruto's eyes. He didn't seem to perceive anything around him anymore. So he didn't pay any attention to the two ninjas who could take a step to the side at the last second before he could run over them. Both looked at each other completely amazed and surprised. In the next moment, Sei and Yamato ran past them. They too ignored the guards. Another helpless looks and the three ninjas had disappeared around the next corner.

Tsunade was sitting in her office studying reports from a Anbu unit that had returned from a mission a few hours ago.But she couldn't concentrate properly. Her thoughts were on team seven. No one had heard from them since they left on a mission three weeks ago. No report, no letter, no sign of life. This worried the Hokage very much. Yamato was well known for regularly reporting on the state of the mission. And even if he had forgotten, Sakura would surely have reminded him. She dropped the reports on her desk, leaned back in the chair. Something was wrong there, she knew that. And she felt it. A bird flew by the window. She looked out. Still three days. She would wait that long before sending another team to see what was going on. The Hokage gave a slight sigh. She shouldn't have sent her on this mission, it had been a mistake.
There was a knock on the door. Tsunade turned her head in their direction and was about to invite the visitor in when the door was pushed open with a loud bang. Shizune stood in the doorway. She was completely out of breath and first had to support herself on the door frame. The Hokage wanted to start speaking again, but again Shizune got ahead of her. She raised her head. Drops of sweat stood on her forehead. Still out of breath she said:
> You ... back ... Sakura ... hospital ... Naruto ... beside himself ... <. Tsunade looked at Shizune in confusion. She hadn't understood a word.
> I would suggest you catch your breath before you tell me anything. > Team seven is back from the mission. Sakura is badly injured and has been rushed to the hospital. She must be operated on immediately. And Naruto, yes Naruto is beside himself. I've never seen him like this before. > What are you still standing there? Come on Shizune, I have to go to Sakura right now. <
> Y ... yes! <, but before she had even said this, Tsunade had rushed past her. Half perplexed, she turned around, closed the door, and followed her Master to the hospital.
Less than five minutes after she left her office, Tsunade arrived at the hospital with Shizune. She was immediately taken to the operating room. All the way through, she thought of Sakura and Naruto. Had they found Sasuke? Was he responsible for the fact that your student struggled with life? And for God's sake why hadn't they sent for reinforcements?She just couldn't understand. An angry voice tore the Hokage out of her thoughts.
> I want to see her right away, she needs me. LET ME GO !!! <
Led by the paramedics, she turned the next corner and saw Naruto. He fought with Yamato and two ninjas. All four stood in front of a door. Above it was written in large letters: Operating room. It was obvious that Naruto was trying to get in there. However, the other three stopped him. Tsunade looked into his face. Hate, pure hate was written there. Shizune hadn't exaggerated, Naruto was beside himself. The Hokage had never seen him like that either. She ran up to the four people.
> Get out of the way. Shizune you come with me. Outside the sun continued to shine, the wind and leaves played their well-known game and the birds sang in competition.



sooo that is the next chapter
wrote it very quickly ... that's probably why it's not so good
well, the next one I'll try ^^
Commissary very welcome :)