Colliding Paths: AU SasuSaku

Big Case and Introductions

Sakura's Day at the Hospital Konoha General Hospital hummed with the controlled chaos of medical care as Sakura Haruno moved through its corridors with purpose. The morning had begun early, filled with patient rounds and administrative tasks, yet her thoughts lingered on the aftermath of the recent bank robbery.

As Sakura navigated the hospital's bustling corridors, her mind preoccupied with the upcoming day, she encountered her colleague and close friend, Ino Yamanaka. Ino's expression was grave, her usually cheerful demeanor tinged with concern.

"Sakura, did you hear?" Ino asked, falling into step beside her. "There was a bank robbery this morning on your way to work. It's all over the news."

Sakura's heart sank at the news, the reality of the city's underbelly intruding upon her otherwise routine morning. "Is everyone okay?"Ino shook her head solemnly.

"One of the bank tellers, Mika, was injured. They're bringing her in now. It's serious."

A sense of urgency gripped Sakura as she absorbed the information. "I need to check on her. Keep me updated if there are any developments."

Ino nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "I will. Take care, Sakura."

With a quick nod of thanks, Sakura continued on her way, her steps quickening as she made her way towards the emergency room. The morning had taken an unexpected turn, and her focus shifted entirely to the patient in need of her expertise.

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In the emergency room, Sakura found herself in a flurry of activity as Mika was rushed in, unconscious and bleeding from a head wound. The medical team acted swiftly, stabilizing her condition and preparing her for surgery to address the brain bleed caused by the violent blow during the bank robbery.

Hours passed in the sterile environment of the operating room as Sakura and her team worked with focused determination. The surgery was delicate, requiring precision and expertise to repair the damage and relieve the pressure on Mika's brain.Finally, as the afternoon sun cast long shadows through the hospital windows, Sakura emerged from the operating room. She was weary but relieved as she gave orders to transfer Mika to the intensive care unit for post-operative monitoring.

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It was late afternoon when Mika finally began to stir, her eyelids fluttering open to the dimly lit hospital room. Tubes and monitors surrounded her, their presence a stark reminder of the ordeal she had survived.Sakura was by her bedside in an instant, her presence a calming anchor in the sea of uncertainty. She adjusted the IV drip and checked Mika's vital signs, ensuring her patient's comfort before gently waking her.

"Hey there, Mika," Sakura said softly, her voice a soothing presence in the quiet room. "You're in the hospital. You had surgery to repair a brain bleed."

Mika blinked slowly, trying to make sense of her surroundings and the information being given to her all at once. "Surgery? What happened?"

"You were involved in a robbery at the bank," Sakura explained calmly, her voice steady despite the gravity of the situation. "You suffered a head injury during the incident. We had to operate to stop the bleeding and relieve the pressure on your brain."

Mika's brow furrowed as she struggled to recall the events that had led to her hospitalization. "I... I remember... a man with a red cloud tattoo."

Sakura nodded encouragingly, her focus entirely on Mika as she listened intently to whatever details the young teller could recall.

"And then?" Sakura prompted gently, urging Mika to continue.As Mika recounted the events—the masked intruder, the fear, and the desperate fall that had led to her injury—Sakura's heart went out to her patient. Each detail was a puzzle piece in the larger investigation that the authorities would need to piece together.