Chapter 1: A Second Sensei?

Naruto and Sakura both were waiting for Kakashi to arrive as he was late (again). He finally arrived to the Hokage's Quarters, "You're late again Kakashi sensei," yelled Naruto. Sakura gave him an angry look, "Yeah Kakashi sensei Sasuke already went inside."

"Okay, okay, I get it I had a black cat cross my path again so I had to take the long way," he lied.

"Likely story Kakashi sensei, let's just go see what this big news is," ordered Naruto.

The three of them met with Sasuke who was leaning against the wall, "Finally made it Kakashi sensei," he laughed, "the Hokage is waiting for us."

They all walked into the Hokage's office. He was waiting patiently at his desk, "Ah squad seven so nice to see you."

"Come on Lord Hokage what's the news," asked Naruto

"He was getting to that you dunce," sighed Sasuke

The Hokage coughed and then continued, "Yes, thank you Sasuke, now the announcement is, about your second sensei-."

"A second sensei," they said

Kakashi looked at him with suspicion. Then a peck on the window brought them to attention. One of the messenger hawks from The Sand arrived with, what seemed as, important message.

"Ah, this must be about your second teacher," he said as he opened the letter.

"What is it Lord Hokage," asked Naruto.

"It seems your teacher is requesting you come with them on their mission."

"Really?"

"Yes, Naruto. They are at the edge of The Sand and The Leaf village. I suppose this will be your second mission outside of this village, squad seven."

"Yes, Lord Hokage." They said in unison.

As Sakura, Sasuke and Naruto exited, Kakashi stayed to talk to the Hokage, "Sir, do you think they will really be able to help in this difficult time with the Akatsuki?"

"Yes, Kakashi they are as highly trained as you and can take on serious mental and physical torture to insure their strength."

"Yes, sir," said Kakashi. He left soon after and went to gather supplies at his home, but he couldn't help but worry.