"Sakura!" Konohamaru yelled from behind the waking figure.

Turning around, Sakura gave a bright smile. "Hey Konohamaru!"

"Where ya goin'?" Moegi joined the group, closely followed by Udon.

"I'm just off to collect this morning civilian traffic report at the main gates for Lady Tsunade." Sakura replied. "Do you guys want to come along?"

Waking at a relaxed pace, Sakura listened to Konohamaru's story about his latest mission and gave a polite laugh afterwards.

They had finally reached the main gates when Sakura heard news that nearly made her heart stop. "Naruto's back!"

Forgetting that she's supposed to be acting weak, Sakura disappeared faster than anyone could see.

"Naruto!" Sakura screamed. He was right there. Right in front of her.

"Saku-" Sakura tackled Naruto with a hug.

"Welcome back, Naruto!" Sakura took a step back to examine her old teammate. He definitely looked older and more mature, but Sakura had a feeling that he hadn't changed a bit on the inside.

"Sakura!" Konohamaru yelled, panting. "How did you run so fast? One second you were right beside me, the next, you were gone!"

Sakura laughed nervously. "What are you talking about Konohamaru? I just ran towards where I felt Naruto's chakra."

"Whoa!" Naruto butt in. "You must have gotten a lot stronger, Sakura! And when did you learn to sense chakra?"

"I, well, I've been taught medical jutsu by Lady Tsunade and I just happened to be taught how to sense chakra too." Sakura actually learned how to sense chakra even before Naruto left the village. "I'm sure Lady Tsunade will want to see you. Let's go to her office." Sakura changed the topic.

"Oh, yes! You're right! Let's go see Granny Tsunade!" Naruto began to head towards the Hokage tower.

Sakira drifted towards the back of the group, bidding goodbye to Konohamaru and his team before following Jiraiyah and Naruto.