Konoha was beautiful as ever. The cherry blossoms blooming with beauty as the petals managed to escape and fly freely in the wind. The sun high in the sky with rays of light so blinding and bright as it lit up Konohakagure. The sky with its sapphire blue color reflecting off of the surface of the ocean with small amounts of fluffy, white clouds magically floating. The streets filled with civilians shopping or just simply walking by. Life was never so joyous in this time of year.

Except for one ninja that surprised everyone with his attitude.

Naruto sat in one of the chairs in the Hokage Office with impatience written all over his face. He crossed his arms against his chest and tapped his bicep with his index finger. He kept his gaze on the Hokage who sat patiently at her desk with her hands entwined and her eyes shooting back at Naruto. He still did not like the fact he was here nevertheless to be anywhere else, but his training ground letting off some steam. Today just seem to be really getting at Naruto's nerves everything either irritated him or wanted to have his fist in its face. He listened to the clicking of the clock as the seconds went by and the vein on the side of his forehead seem to get bigger. He gritted his teeth and shut his eyes in frustration.

"I still do not see why I need to have someone to tag along with me." Naruto said sternly. The Hokage kept quiet as she straighten herself up and withdrew her eyes from Naruto.

"Hey, Obaa-chan. I can do it by myself." Naruto continued on. The Hokage surprisingly still kept quiet as she stared at the door.

"You know as well as I do that I can do, whatever this mission is, alone." Naruto said. He isn't cocky and doesn't have a huge ego, but he was trying to make a point.

"I mean I'm more qualified than most—"

"Quiet!" Tsunade yelled as she glowered at Naruto. Naruto looked at her in surprise then in an instant he clicked his tongue as he switched his gaze to the other side of the room.

"I don't care if you're the most powerful leaf ninja." Tsunade kept her fierce stare, "you still need a partner nonetheless!"

Suddenly they heard knocking on the door and they both whipped their heads to the sound.

"Come in." She snapped. The door opened up slowly and Naruto didn't seem to care as he turned back around and huffed.

"You called me, Hokage-sama?" Naruto's eyes widen in shock.

"Yes, I have." Tsunade said as she fell serious. "I have a mission for you and—"

"You can't be serious, Obaa-chan!" Naruto suddenly exclaimed slammed his hands on Tsunade's desk. He then pointed his finger at the person behind him with out even wanting to look at her. Out of the things that he has hated about today this was the worst.

"I am serious. Hinata seems to be the best candidate for this mission." Tsunade said calmly. "Her eyes carry the specialty and key for this mission to be successful."

"Well, she's not the only one! Where's Neji? Why don't you ask Neji?!" Naruto bellowed. Hinata walked up to the Hokage desk and calmly tried to get out of the situation, compared to Naruto, she was gentle about this.

"Hokage-sama, with all due respect, I am sure my father informed you about the agreement of being aloof from Naruto in any circumstances." Hinata said with no exact tone in her voice. She wanted to get out of this as much as Naruto, probably even more.

"Yes, I know." Tsunade answered bluntly.

Hinata frowned. "Then exactly why am I here with him?" Naruto glared at her. She ignored him as her calm mood was faltering.

"Neji would do great in my place." Hinata gave Naruto a quick side glance and anger welled up in her.

Tsunade shook her head, "orders from your father that Neji will be assisting him to a meeting at the sand village, so missions involving him are out of the question." Hinata cursed under her breath as she straightens herself up.

"I can change." Naruto rose from his chair. "Can't you change my position to Bushy-brow? Or Shikamaru?" Naruto offered. "Or Choji? He isn't that—"

"ENOUGH!" Tsunade shouted. Naruto and Hinata flinched.

"THIS IS A MISSION THAT WILL BE CARRIED OUT WHETHER THE BOTH OF YOU LIKE IT OR NOT! UNDERSTOOD?!" Tsunade's voice echoed throughout the office. They both stepped back as they remained still. Tsunade eyed them as three veins were visible on her temples.

"IS THAT UNDERSTOOD?!" Naruto stiffened. He saw no reason for her to raise her voice—okay, maybe he did—but a simple 'shut up' would have done it. Okay, maybe it wouldn't, but he still saw no reason for her to yell for all of Konohagakure to hear!

"Yes ma'am!" Hinata said.

"Yes…" Naruto said lazily.

"Good." She cleared her throat, "I will give you a brief description about your mission." Tsunade let out a breath then glared at both of them like daggers.

"Your mission is to infiltrate the sound as disguised civilians. Rumors have stated that the sound have plans of penetrating our guard defenses and steal the sacred scrolls for their use." Naruto eyed her curiously. Then why can't we just double our defenses? Why go through this shit, Naruto thought.

"I know what you're thinking." Tsunade said as she waved her hand in the air, "Just increase the protection throughout the village..." Naruto smirked.

"But! Rumors are rumors! They can be true or false and this is what this mission is mainly for." Naruto frowned, "Prove the rumor to be fake or, sadly, true."

"So that's our mission?" Naruto retorted. "Check out a rumor someone probably made up?" Naruto said in frustration.

"Can you just shut your mouth and let her talk?!" Hinata snapped as she whipped her head to Naruto. Naruto growled in response.

"Can you shut yours?!"

Hinata gasped, "I wasn't even talking!"

"But the fact that you started talking is a good reason for you shut up."

"You're so irksome!"

"You're so—," Naruto paused, "What does that even mean?!"

"Not surprised you don't even know, dumbass."

Naruto tried to think of saying something clever, "Whatever… smartass," Fail.

"Blockhead,"

"Jerk,"

"Moron,"

"Dork,"

"Stupid,"

"Nincompoop,"

"Bone head,"

"Self-absorbed,"

Hinata scowled, "Obnoxious!"

"Insane!"

"Pain in the neck!"

"Bitch!" Hinata gasped then gave off a killing intent. She raised a fist in the air ready for the pain it's about to cause.

Thanks to Sakura's lessons she learned a thing or two about her death punches and she's delighted for Naruto to be her first test dummy. She tightened her fist and placed all the chakra she could muster into it. Tsunade caught sight of this and immediately acted. With the amount of aggressiveness she has shown that punch could even be stronger than Sakura's! Naruto is in deep shit.

"STOP!" Tsunade bellowed.

Hinata and Naruto froze, "I will not allow such disrespect!" Hinata lowered her hand and Naruto spat out a curse word. Tsunade rubbed her temples as a headache started to form.

"Listen or I WILL MAKE YOU!" Tsunade snapped. The room fell silent and Tsunade folded her arms against her chest as she leaned back in her chair.

Tsunade glared at both of them, "In normal circumstances we would've ignored it, but the sacred scrolls could be in danger."

She heaved out a sigh, "Try to act like normal civilians. Names will be given to you, clothes, ID, and background stories. The main goal of this mission is to gather as much information there is on the sound village." Tsunade blinked and sat back in her chair.

"The folders and provided materials will be delivered to you at your homes. Read them over, practice, and be sure to be focused! Remember every little detail or things can get out of hand." Hinata nodded her head.

"Reconnaissance is where Hinata comes in" She shifted her gaze to the Hyuga, "she possesses the Byakugan that can penetrate through walls and many other things. She also has amazing experience as a medic Nin." Tsunade looked over at Naruto. "Brute, power, and careful watch is where Naruto comes in." Naruto frowned at the simple explanation of his abilities needed.

"Well, everything else will be explained in the folders. You are both dismissed." Tsunade said at the wave of her hand.

"Yes, Lady Tsunade," Hinata answered with a bow.

"Whatever…" Naruto said under his breath.

"Hold it." They stopped and about face to the Hokage. "You both will be posing as husband and wife, so be prepared." Tsunade carefully studied their faces. It wasn't long as she saw what she expected. Angst, anger, and rebellion appeared on both their faces as jaws dropped.

"But, Hokage-sama!"

"Obaa-chan!"

Tsunade held her hand up in the air and gave them a threatening glare,

"DON'T YOU DARE START WITH ME AGAIN!"

Both shut their mouths close and exited out with fear from head to toe. They obviously did not want to get flicked on the forehead by Lady Tsunade. It was their death or this dumb mission.