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There was a break in the silence as Haruno Sakura lifted from her slumber. It was nothing more that a slight moan then a curse as she slid her legs over the side of the bed. The medical-nin had been especially busy the day before and having to arise this early today didn't help her sore body. But, she has done strenuous work for months on no end before, and she knew that she had no choice. Despite wanted a few more hours of sleep, she then rose eagerly and began getting ready. There was delight for her working in the hospital.. and with Tsuande back, it was quite nostalgic. Tsunade.. she repeated as she let the hot water work at her aching back. Squeezing her eyes shut, she embraced herself in order to relieve the goosebumps. There was still a chilling factor in the fact that Tsunade had come back alive. An endeavor that Sakura could almost not handle. Her eyes shut, it began to feel like she was spinning; like she had just started feeling that she was just in a nightmare and wished to get out. However, when jade eyes revealed themselves, she just saw the white walls. This nightmare was real.

The spinning, nightmarish world around her seemed rather happy as she walked to the hospital. A part of her wondered if everyone who had passed away been brought back to life. Of course, that situation would be quite obvious and nothing seemed too out of whack. Sighing as she lifted a hand to her pink hair, she silently wished that she could stop thinking about present occurrences. But how could she not? It was far past strange.. and no one knew what to say, what to do, nothing; not even Tsunade could explain it. There were rumors around about Akatsuki.. forbidden jutsu, but why. Stop. The kunoichi found it best not to stress herself out even before she stepped into work which would have enough as it is. After all, she was young, but she wasn't that young. And stress is a horrible ager. Finally, she reached to a short stretch to the hospital. A rather quiet street indeed..