The Red Flames

Hotaru P. O. V

I was now on the top of a tree relaxing for a bit and watching the view when.

- Hotaru... it's time to go. – Itachi said.

I smirked and jumped to where he was

- Hai, Itachi-sensei. – I said smiling.

- You know what to do... be careful.

- Itachi-sensei... I was trained for 3 years by the Akatsuki, I'm sure I can handle an idiot, a pedo snake and a four eyes.

He smirked and poked my forehead.

- Go on then, update me when you can so I can keep Pain posted.

- Hai! Well, say goodbye to those creeps for me.

He smirked and nodded. I hugged him and said.

- See you soon... Itachi-sensei.

- See you soon Hotaru. Be careful.

I smiled and went away.

*Meanwhile at the Konoha Gates*

3rd P. O. V

A blond haired girl with a jounin vest, a cape with red flames on it entered the Konoha Gates and headed to the Hokage Tower.

- That's... - Kotetsu said.

- Namikaze... - Izumo said.

- Hotaru. – They said in unison.

Hotaru P. O. V

It's good to be back home, it's a shame that it won't be for long. I was now at the Hokage's office door so I knocked.

- Come in. – I heard Tsunade.

I entered, she and Shizune widened their eyes the moment they saw me.

- H-Hotaru? – Shizune said.

- Y-You're back... - Tsunade said.

I smiled.

- Long time no see... Tsunade-sama, Shizune-san. It's nice to see you again.

- So 3 years have passed. It's good to have you back Hotaru. I have some questions though. – Tsunade stated.

- I thought so. Go ahead. – I said.

- Why did I received a letter from the Kazekage to say "Thank you" to you when you get back? – Tsunade asked.

- Well... I warned him about the Akatsuki striking that day, although it wasn't good enough. – I explained sad.

- He said... if it wasn't for you the village would have suffered tremendously. He also said that he owes you and Naruto again. – Tsunade said calmly and I smiled.

- I'm just glad he's okay and so is Kankuro. Now... how's Otou-san? I know he fought an Akatsuki member as well.

- Yes, he's at the hospital but he will leave today so he can rest at home. – Tsunade said.

- And the rest? – I asked and she smirked.

- Naruto and Sakura are fine. – Tsunade answered.

- You trained her well, even though she had help she did fight and helped kill Sasori. – I said a bit sad... Sasori was one of the people I got along with in the Akatsuki, he taught me a lot and was nice to me as well.

- So... now I can put you on Team Kakashi, since you're back and Sasuke's replacement will be in there as well in fact the team will meet him today but your father won't be there since he's not 100% yet. – Tsunade informed me.

- Yeah... about that... I won't stay for long.

- What do you mean?! – Tsunade asked.

- You just got back! – Shizune said.

- The reason I'm here is to tell you and some other people something. Could we meet here after lunch, so we can talk?

- Who's gonna be here? – Tsunade asked and I smiled.

- Guy, Asuma, Kurenai, Otou-san, Shikamaru, Shikaku, Kiba and Hinata. – I answered.

- Why am I getting the feeling that this won't be good?! – Tsunade said.