Part of her had worried that her honesty hadn't done much good in order to resolve Lady Tsunade's worries but soon it became clear that the more pressing matter was something else. She felt her teacher place a hand upon her shoulder and step closer to the desk, insisting they be sent. Another exchange was noted between the two adults about the recent events, as well as the risks. Sakura knew the risks, everyone did. She wasn't a child, she had seen suffering and felt it herself. She wasn't going to turn a blind eye if people were in danger who she could help. And after hearing more about this ninja in question, Sakura even more determined to do something about him. When Lady Tsunade then brought up Naruto and looked to Sakura, Sakura had to resist the strong urge to look away.

The past couldn't painful if you put enough distance between yourself.

Sakura felt her teacher squeeze her shoulder a little and she forced herself back to the present.

[b]"Thank you."[/b] She said before she headed out with Kakashi, trying to wrap her head around everything. It was an honor to be considered and even though she was only going because of the lack of aid in Konoha and Kakashi's persistence, she was still thankful for the chance, no matter the risk. She then began to think more about what Tsunade had been saying and she wondered if she doubting Kakashi's judgement because of the reports made when they went to the Land of Waves. That had been a tough mission for Team 7 but they did make it through together. From then on, they were a better team and their adventures began to bring them closer. Those shiny memories were dim now, as she remembered the Chunin Exams and how that changed things with Sasuke, and how cruel life could be.

By the time Kakashi went back to speaking, it took her a while to notice what exactly he was saying to her. [b]"Sure."[/b] Was all she said as they headed for her house. Her mother was home but she wasn't sure about her father. When they arrived, Sakura broke the silence, knowing they both had things that were weighing heavily on their minds. [b]"Why don't you come inside? My mother always had such nice things to say about you. I tell her, it's because she's not the one training all day."[/b] She joked before letting him inside first. She walked in after him and closed the door. [b]"Mom? Mom?"[/b] She called out and motioned for the man to sit on the couch if he liked. [b]"I'll be right back."[/b] She said and jogged up the stairs to pack and to see where her mother was.

If her mother wasn't home, that would be for the best since she didn't want her mother embarrassing her. They needed to leave soon, not get bogged down by gossip and stories. She found her mother in her room, working on some stitching, new clothes for her, given she was growing out of her current ones. [b]"Mom, Kakashi is here. I got a mission, an A-Rank. We need to leave soon so I'm gonna go pack. Please don't embarrass me."[/b] She pleaded before heading back into her room. She had a pack mostly packed but she needed to add some things. Her mother meanwhile, headed down to offer their guest some tea. While she'd love to dig out the album, she knew such a mission was an honor and that now was not the time for idle conversations. 

Five minutes later, Sakura was heading down the stairs. Much to her relief, her mother wasn't doing anything questionable. Sakura had double checked her bag to make sure she had medical supplies, weapons, some food and clothes. [b]"Let's go."[/b] She smiled to Kakashi and went over to hug her mother tightly. Her mother wished her good luck and said she knew she'd do Konoha proud. Sakura let go and headed to where Kakashi was, now by the door. She pulled on her tan colored backpack over her shoulders and they headed out the door. Even though she wasn't sure what her mother had said to Kakashi, she knew it wasn't the time to ask about the five minutes of danger. [b]"It should only take about two days to get to Tanzaku Town right? I hope nothing happens to the children between now and then."[/b] She could only imagine what those kids were being forced to do. Many of her ideas were dismal and degrading. [b]"Do we have a list of those who are missing or maybe where Taro was last seen?"[/b] It would be hard to hide those were kidnapped so there had to be a large base where he was laying low.

There was also the matter of feeding and transport.

She also wondered if Taro had buyers or if he was using the kids for something else.

In her mind, they had to be young, unable to defend themselves and that made her sick.

Preying on the weak was something she could never condone or let someone get away with, not with her own history.