The New Ninja

The gentle breeze blew the last cherry blossom from its place. The sun was in the middle of the sky covered by fluffy clouds making it a beautiful day. The team was walking back from a mission. Animals came out from their homes jumping around as if they had never seen daylight in their lives. Everything was silent and peaceful, when suddenly the magnificent day was interrupted it by a loud wail, "AHHHHHHHH!" yelled Naruto as he slipped on the watery surface of the river bank. Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura watched as Naruto, with his clumsiness, fell on his face covering it with mud and everything crawling in it. Sakura watched and gave a little chuckle. Sasuke gave a quick look then turned back," You idiot", he said in his deep, soft voice, no chuckle or laugh or anything, Sasuke just started walking in his way again. "Huh? Sasuke wait for me", Sakura cried following him. "Huh? Sakura?" Naruto began to say," aren't you guys going to help me? Hey where are you guys going?" Naruto swiped the mud off his clothes and started running towards the rest of the team. Kakashi just stood there thinking. "Damn kids", Kakashi thought," with Naruto's clumsiness, Sakura always flirting with Sasuke, and Sasuke never cooperating with the team they'll never learn how to be a true ninja". They started their way towards the town once more. Once they were at the gate, which enters the Hidden Leaf Village, they entered and followed Kakashi to the Reported Area where they were suppose to report after every mission. The doors opened with a bang leading everybody to stare at them. They entered with Sakura screaming at Naruto, "Naruto see what you did! You can't even open a stupid door without causing attention!". "Uhhh….", Naruto began to say when Kakashi screamed," That's enough!" The team was shocked at Kakashi's reaction. He had never yelled at them before. Infact they had never seen him angry since his battle with Zabuza. Zabuza was a ninja who was trying to destroy the Hidden Rain Village along with his companion Haku who sacrificed his life foe Zabuza.They had grown even more attention to themselves with the screaming Kakashi. The Hokage sighed in despair. The team glared at Kakashi, even the mysterious Sasuke gave Kakashi a look. "What's the matter with Kakashi" Sasuke thought, "he never yells at us". Sasuke thought for a moment then gave Kakashi a simple smile. " He's finally giving Naruto what he needs, discipline!", Sasuke thought. Everybody was silent for a moment when Kakashi stepped up. "I am here for the transfer", Kakashi spoke. "What?" Sasuke

exclaimed softly. "Huh?" Sakura said as she turned her attention from Naruto to Kakashi. "What's happening?" Naruto asked. The doors opened once more this time Ino and her team entered. As soon as Ino saw Sasuke she leaped on him. "Sasuke!" Ino screamed. Sakura enraged in anger. "Step of my Sasuke", she screamed as Sasuke tried to get Ino off of him. With her arms around Sasuke she looked strait at Sakura and stuck her tongue out. "Ugh…. Ino! Get your hands off of my Sa…….", Sakura began to say, but got interrupted by the Hokage, "Accepted!" the Hokage yelled above the voices of others. Kakashi bowed honorably," Thank you", he said in a soft voice, but still loud enough for everyone to hear. Kakashi started to the door followed the questioning team. Sasuke was the last to leave giving the Hokage a stare. "What just happened?" Ino asked as the door closed shut. Back outside Naruto shouted at Kakashi, "What did you mean by transfer?" Naruto screamed,"Huh? Answer me! Why the hell wont you answer?". In a deep , quite voice, just like Sasuke's, he answered with a sigh, "I'll tell you guys tomorrow, the day of the transfer, but for now go get some rest". He left silent and mysterious." What the hell is a transfer!" Sasuke thought. " Is he leaving us?" Sakura asked. "Yeah that's it he's transferring to another team. Isn't he?" Sakura managed to say under tears. "Stop crying Sakura your making me cry!" Naruto thought rubbing his eyes trying to keep his feelings inside. "What is he up to?" Sasuke thought with no feelings at all just confusement.. It was 6:00 in the morning and as usual the team went to the spot they always used to go in the beginning of their missions. This spot was in the middle of the forest where they came on their first mission. They were used to coming early and waiting almost half an hour until Kakashi came, but to their amazement Kakashi was patiently waiting. They were all too stunned too speak so Kakashi went ahead. "Well I'm really glad to see you all, hope you had a goodnight's sleep", Kakashi began to say. "Kakashi what's going on? Are you leaving us?" Sakura cried. "Yes, Kakashi what is going on?" Sasuke asked himself." SIGH Sakura I'm afraid this is the last time we'll meet for a while" Kakashi explained patting Sakura on the head with a smile. "Your leaving aren't you" Naruto asked. With a smile "No I'm not". "Huh, I get it he's not leaving….." Sasuke thought, but was interrupted by Kakashi. "SIGH Your leaving Sakura" He explained.

"What!" Sakura and Naruto exclaimed. "Of course. In every team every year, one team member has to be switched by another team in another village. In this case Sakura is the one being switched. The person who is selected must gather information from their switched team in order to report back here. It is a tradition" Sasuke, now knowing what was happening, explained. "I'm leaving?" Sakura began to sob," Why me, why me!" She screamed as she sobbed into Kakashi's arms. Naruto was stunned all he could say was, "Huh", and, "Wha". "When will she be leaving?" Sasuke asked, eyes closed with no symphony. Sakura took her eyes from Kakashi to Sasuke then back. "When" Sakura began" When am I", she tried to hold back tears "When am I leaving?" she managed to say. SIGH Today……" Kakashi said while patting Sakura in the head again. He managed to get a smile. "How could he be smiling" Naruto asked himself with tears streaming down his cheeks along with Sakura's. "Wait!" Naruto thought realizing now what Kakashi's words meant. "Today?" Naruto screamed, loud enough for the Hokage back in the village to hear. "I'm guessing Kakashi told them just now" the Hokage thought now looking in his crystal ball, "poor Sakura". Sasuke just stood there. "How is she going to leave today? She can't go she barely found out!" Naruto screamed. "Maybe I could at least try to delay it" Naruto thought, "So that me Sakura can at least say our goodbyes". "My mother" Sakura said now on her knees and dry tears on her face," My mother. She was packing my clothes today, she wouldn't tell me……….She wouldn't tell me". "Come on" Kakashi said as he grabbed Sakura's hand "let's go their waiting for you". They started walking into the forest. "Well at least you'll have some company", Kakashi said as they began their way. "Huh?" Sakura said looking at Kakashi. "Ino's going too", Kakashi said smiling at her. Sakura turned back to the ground. "Oh great the hog is coming too. That little witch!" Sakura thought angrily. Sakura turned back, "Well at least she won't be able to slobber off of Sasuke while I'm gone". Sakura smiled as she looked at Sasuke when Naruto got in the way. "Bye Sakura" Naruto yelled. Sakura turned back. "SIGH Well at least I'll be away from that jerk!" Sakura thought.