"Listen everyone, because I don't want to repeat myself and we need to get out of here as soon as possible." Tsunade said, gaining everyone's attention. Hinata subconsciously snuggled closer into Naruto's chest, looking quite comfortable. "Naruto, you're in danger here in Konoha, and this time the ones behind it are not stopping until they get what they want. I'm going to get you out of Konoha until they lose some steam. This may take a while though, so you better go pack for a long trip."
Naruto shrugged. "No need. My house was burned down apparently while I was heading to yours. My clones found out while they were running around."
Tsunade arched an eyebrow. 'That could explain why the Anbu didn't immediately come to my aid, but that can't be the entire reason.' "So all you have left is on your person?"
Naruto shook his head. "I've been prepared for a long time for the day I ever had to leave Konoha like this. I've got supplies hidden around in case my home was ever destroyed like this. I'll be fine."
Tsunade smiled. "Nice thinking gaki."
Sakura was surprised. "For years you thought you might be forced out of Konoha Naruto?"
"Sakura, even you must know I'm not exactly the most liked person in town. I hoped they would learn to get over it and accept me, but I was prepared for the possibility they wouldn't and I would have to run or die. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst like Iruka-sensei said in class." The whiskered blonde told his teammate.
Kushina looked confused. "What do you mean Son?"
"More on that later Kushina. For now, let's get going. Kakashi, you know what to do. Sakura, you wish to come and learn under us?" Tsunade said.
The pinkette was surprised. "Me? But why? Am I in danger too?"
Kakashi nodded. "In a way you are Sakura. You are his teammate so the ones after him may target you as a means to get to him. If you go with them you cannot be targeted and you can learn under Tsunade-sama at the same time."
Sakura turned to the blonde hokage. "But who will watch over Konoha while you're gone?"
"I'll tell you after we're away from prying ears. Do you accept?" Tsunade told the young girl.
Sakura thought it over for a moment, looking at Naruto as she did. "Alright, I will, but on one condition. Hinata goes with Naruto." The adults and even Naruto gave her a questioning look. "You said I'd be in danger because I'm his teammate. Wouldn't his girlfriend be an even bigger target?"
"She's got a point Baa-chan." Naruto stated.
Kushina smiled. "I don't mind my son's girlfriend being with him. It could make things easier for him to understand."
"Understand what?" Tsunade and Naruto asked.
"Away from prying ears." Kushina said, using Tsunade's excuse.
Tsunade sighed. "Fine. We'll wait to hear from Kushina and we'll take Hinata along. Kakashi, go inform Hiashi about this. When I find a stable location, I'll send word to you so you will be able to correspond. Any questions?"
"What do we do if we need you immediately?" Kakashi asked.
"An immediate return would be impossible for me, so delay the issue as much as possible and improvise if you have to." The slug sannin told the jounin. Kakashi nodded and left.
"So where are we going?" Naruto asked.
"Go get your provisions, then we'll talk." Tsuande told him.
"I know a good place you can hide." Kushina offered.
"My idea first. You still have to explain yourself before we go anywhere you recommend Kushina." Tsunade claimed forcefully.
"Fair enough."
"Should I go home and get some stuff?" Sakura asked.
Tsunade shook her head. "Probably not a good idea, unless there's something there you have to have or can't do without." She then faced Naruto. "Naruto, how much did you stash away?"
"Enough to feed and help myself for six months. Maybe a month or two for all of us if we use it carefully."
"Good. Sakura, if you can, be discreet about it. Shizune, accompany her and bring her to the top of the monument when you're done. We'll be there waiting."
"Yes M'lady." Shizune told her mentor.
With that, Tsunade, Kushina, Naruto, and a still unconscious Hinata heading to Naruto's secret stash while Shizune, Sakura, and Tonton headed to the pinkette's home.
It didn't take long for Shizune and Sakura to reach the genin kunoichi's home. The lights were off, telling them her parents were either out or sleeping.
"What are you going to tell the if you see them?" Shizune whispered.
Sakura shrugged. "Not sure. The truth I guess."
"Mind telling me why exactly you're going with us?" Shizune asked. "Not that I mind it, but I am curious."
"Let's get this over with first."
Shizune nodded. "I'll wait out here. You know what to do."
Sakura nodded and went inside. 'I wonder how long it's going to be before I come back. Will I even be able to come back?' She silently walked thru the front room of her small house. 'No, don't think like that. Of course I will be back someday. I'm not going to leave Konoha forever, just until this revolution thing ends and Naruto's out of harms way. I just hope Mom and Dad stay safe too.'
She carefully went up the stairs, using her chakra to stick to the walls rather than risk making too much noise. 'I guess I don't want Mom and Dad to ask me what's going on. I shouldn't just disappear, so maybe I should write a note for them. Yeah, that'll work.'
On the upper level Sakura quietly got to her room and went inside. Her mission-ready gear was within immediate access contained within a pink-and-white backpack. Grabbing it, she confirmed its contents. 'Kunais, check. Shuriken, check. Rations, check. First aid, check. Spare money, check. Change of clothes, check. Better bring along another set just to be sure. Bathroom products, check. Reading material, check. I guess all I need to do is grab some extra clothes and food and I'm good.'
Her door opened up, making her freeze, but she turned to see her father standing there in his dark blue pajamas. Akihiro Haruno was a tall lean man with pale hair, enough that you'd swear it was white, and the same green eyes Sakura had. He was no shinobi, instead he worked at the hospital as a technician. "Sakura, what are you doing?"
"Hi daddy." Sakura replied, sounding caught. "I'm just getting ready. Hokage-sama assigned my team a mission that we have to start under the cover of night so I need to get going."
Akihiro shook his head. "I saw the records. One of your teammates is still in care and the other just got out no less than four hours ago. Where are you really going?"
"It's the truth. Hokage-sama's assistant is right outside waiting. You can ask her yourself."
Akihiro still looked unconvinced. "Why not your sensei? Where's he?"
"I don't know. Probably getting ready too."