They were called to help Amegakure vanquish ronin. As part of the mission, Naruto and Sakura infiltrate the "ninja school" and are forced to room together, providing situations both would rather avoid. Even as many people become suspects for progressive murders, Naruto and Sakura grow closer and closer before the rogue group of ninja move in to attack. Not AU/M for future chapters.

There has only been one lifetime I have lived without the Avatar. I have been many people. But all it takes is one. One lifetime to destroy the moments when I meet those eyes, and I know that here is my destiny. Kataang. Rating merely for mature themes.

"Lily, do you know what it really means to be loved?" She nodded. "No, I mean really loved. Like… Like making love." Her eyes widened and stared into his hard hazel gaze. She shook her head.