YOSH! My first Fan fiction! Hope you all like it!
Summary: Sasuke has and always will be a heartless ninja. His brother returned, he's part of Team Kakashi again... what else good could happen? Now he watches in the background as a child hood friend spreads her wings and sores off with greatness. But not alone. Join Sasuke as he tells the story of how he saw the beginning of his best friend's new life. What will he find for himself?
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto…
Chapter 1:
I have been living with my older brother for years. It turns out he was a double-agent when he was in the Akatsuki. He worked for the hokage; sending Intel, targets, and Akatsuki member info. I found out a month ago when he was welcomed back to Konoha by Tsunade. He had Naruto with him and they were both smiling. What shocked me though, one of Team Gai's team members was there too. She had brown hair and brown eyes. We all knew her as Tenten, weapons master of the Land of Fire. She was an orphan, like Naruto. Naruto met Tenten through the third hokage. They were best friends from there on. During their academy days, I would see the little loser go train with this girl. I got Intel from some of the guys in her class. She was top kuniochi and was a role model to many younger girls, including my annoying teammate/fan girl #1, Sakura. Oh Kami-sama! Besides insulting Naruto and drooling all over me, she would talk about Tenten all the time; like how she is very intelligent but Tenten is smarter; how she was pretty, but Tenten was prettier. The list goes on and on. But I can understand where Sakura's coming from, top of her class, trains with the Hyuga prodigy; she must be strong. Also she helped bring back Itachi. I had a feeling she would have been blocked out by the rest of her age group-
"Sasuke?"
I turned around in my seat. It was Naruto. I'm guessing he was just coming back from training with Team Gai, he was all sweaty and out of breath.
"What is it, dope?" I said. Naruto grinned. He laughed awkwardly.
"Uh...can I use your shower please?" he asked rubbing the back of his head.
I sighed. This wasn't anything new. Naruto normally came to my place to either get something or to bother me. Normally it was both.
"Yeah. Fine," I mumbled.
The blonde smiled and grabbed his bag. He marched into the bathroom. I guess it would be a good time to change into my ninja gear. I have feeling Naruto is going to drag me to Tsunade for a mission. I trekked to my room. All my shit was in place. Just like how it's suppose to be. I've been to Naruto's apartment before, many times. It use to be messy as hell, until we got older and he finally decided to fix the place...I'm guessing Itachi's home from his mission. I just heard the door click.
"Sasuke?" a deep voice, much like mine, called.
Yeah... that was him. I quickly put on my gear and walked into the living room. Itachi could be my twin, many people have told me, but he looked older, had longer hair, was taller, and had those marks on his face.
"What brings you home so early, Aniki?"
Aniki. That word hasn't been used since he returned. Tsunade forced him to go on messaging missions to the other countries to let them know the Akatsuki was no more. It's been a very long ass time since it was just me and him alone together.
"Tsunade announced her adoption of Konoha's weapon mistress-"
"Really?"
We both turned. Naruto was dressed and standing near the window. I heard the water turn off a while ago.
"Yes. It seems Tsunade wants to provide Tenten with the care that she never got." the eldest Uchia sibling said.
That's right. Tenten was always one for getting sick. She always had to care for herself and find encouragement from others. But she knew it wasn't encouragement. It was pity. You might wonder how I know so much. Well let me explain: I too am Tenten's close friend. I met her through Itachi, in fact. She might be a year older then me but I saw her very often in the academy. In her grade, she wasn't the prettiest or most self centered. That's why guys only got as close as being friends with her. Itachi saved her from some ninja muggers out side the village gates. He said she was wounded badly but almost killed most of the group. Itachi took her to our place to heal. That's when I met her. She seemed happy. Though she didn't talk very much. Couple of years later, after Itachi left, I saw her with her team. I did some research and that's what I found. An orphan who knew how to kick a man's ass with a few simple tactics, ninja or not.
"I wonder," Itachi fell onto the couch.
"Hm?" the boys turned to the Uchia.
Itachi smirked.
"I think Tsunade wants you to train Tenten...Sasuke." he looked at his younger brother.
I don't have an issue with training a close friend, but I think Naruto (judging by the look on his face) would rather do it then have me go out of my way. Naruto snorted. He told Itachi that I wasn't able to do it. Aniki sighed and shook his head. His bangs covered his face. I hope Naruto doesn't get any idea to try and prevent the trainning. He's like that. Like a little brat. Sigh...well; I know how to deal with that...If he tries. And I know he will.
I guess word's getting around now. Sakura just ran to me and told me about the whole adoption thing. Well, I guess Tenten's happy to finally have a family.
"Sasuke! It's true!" Sakura exclaimed. She slurped down her ramen.
Yeah, our team normally meets here at Naruto's favorite ramen shop. It is great, don't get me wrong, but it's common. Too much MSG will...well...let's just say you'll turn out like Naruto. Speaking of that loser, he was on his seventh bowl.
"Mmmhmmm!" he said with ramen in his mouth.
Sakura looked confused. Lucky for me, I've been around this pain in the ass for so many years I can understand him. Perfectly.
"He said 'good for her! Now her dream will come true of being as strong as Granny'." I translated.
Sakura gave an 'Oh!' and smiled. I can tell what was going through her mind. She would be with Tenten all the time now because Sakura herself was being trained by Tsunade. But not as much anymore. She was her own person, leading the medical ninja and training newbie's.
"She sure is lucky..." she slurped her ramen.
Naruto let out a groan. He swallowed.
"Damn straight she's lucky!" the idiot exclaimed.
"She get's to train with the hokage!"
"Stop complainning, idiot. You're training with one of the Great Three Shinobi too." I said.
Naruto stood and pointed his finger at me.
"Well you trained with Orochimaru! Now look at you! All powerful and shit! Walking around like you're all that-"
"Because I am all that, idiot! My brother came back and I killed Orochimaru, get it?" I snapped at him.
Naruto made a face and sat back down. He ordered another bowl and ate silently. Sakura giggled at his reaction.
"Oh! Before I forget!" She turned to me and blushed. She looked me in the eyes. Oh great maybe another attempt to ask me out. Sigh, these fan girls just don't under-
"Tsunade-sama wants you to train Tenten." her eyes sparkled.
Oh. Ok. Wait... that means Sakura will be there too. Damn you, Kami-sama!
"Yeah, alright." I shrugged at sipped at my water. Itachi was right. He knew Tsunade would want me to train her new daughter. All well, I mean, I'll do it but I don't want any heat from Hyuga. He likes Tenten. Everyone knew that, well, not Tenten at least. Besides, he's liked her for years and still hasn't said anything. If your wonder how I know. I just do. It's really obvious. Naruto finished his bowl and sighed.
"I guess this means Tenten becomes Tenten-sama...right?"
I looked at him. He looked happy but a little hurt at the same time. He was best friends with Tenten ever since they were little. Same with me but I don't have a problem with it. This is just like when he found out Gaara was Kazekage, happy but hurt...well hurt doesn't seem to fit this context. More like happy and jealous.
Sakura shrugged. She said something about how they knew Tenten as a friend, so the title '-sama' wouldn't be nessecary. I shrugged. Didn't matter to me.
"YOSH!"
We all turned to find Rock Lee, Hyuga, and Gai-sensei standing there. There was a smile on Beast 1 and Beast wasn't angry. He looked pleased, calm if you say. Sigh the two morons pop up out of no where with their master. Woop-dee-fucking-doo...
"Naruto-kun!" Lee flashed him a nice guy smile.
Hyuga nodded at us.
"Hello Sakura-chan! Are you well?" Lee placed a hand on her shoulder.
Sakura smiled sweetly at him. Rock Lee has asked out, and was shot down by Sakura many times. But she appreciated that he cared.
"Did you all hear about our Youthful-flower becoming Konoha's star of youthfulness?"
What the hell? I can't understand a word he just said. All I heard was 'Youth' used about two times in that sentence.
"Yeah, Gai-sensei!" Naruto turned to the green beast.
"Tenten-chan has become an honorable ninja! This makes her an even honorable opponent in sparring! YOSH!" Lee pumped his fists in the air. We could all see the fire burning in his eyes. No, seriously we can see it. Then this happens:
Gai-sensei: (takes Lee by shoulder) Now, Lee, Don't get too cocky! She is under the youthful training and protection of our dear youthful hokage!
Me and Naruto :( thinking at the same time) Youthful? Dude she's like 50 years old!
Hyuga: HN.
Rock Lee: Yes, sir! That is why she is an honorable opp-
Gai-sensei: No Lee! You do not understand the situation! (Hits his head)
Rock Lee: Please, Gai-sensie! Explain!
Gai-sensei: She will be more powerful then anyone on this team! You will be easily defeated!
Rock Lee: (bursts into tears of either joy of retardedness...) Gai-sensei!
Gai: Lee!
Lee: Gai-sensei!
("Manly" hug)
This is the point of the routine where we leave them to their "Man time". As we all back away slowly, Fangirl #2 pops up.
"Heyyyy guys!" she says.
"Hellooo, Sasuke-kun," Ino tries to smile flirtatiously at me.
One thing: Ino is wayy more annoying then Sakura.
"Ino! Where have you been?" Sakura hugs her friend.
Ino starts blah blahing about the flower shop and Shikamaru. I don't understand why she keeps trying to go out with him. Shikamaru is a lazy bastard who is the only brains on their team and had no interest in her. There is Choji who is very good at physical attacks, but that's only because he's fat as hell. Don't tell Choji I said that. He hates being called fat; he refers to himself as 'chubby'. Speaking of which...here they come.
"What are you guys doing here?" Shikamaru asked yawning.
"Shika-kun!" Ino hugged him.
There was a look of annoyance on his face. Hell, I feel for him.
"Oi, Shikamaru!" Naruto waved at him.
"Hey, Naruto." he said rather cheery.
I looked at Choji. He was just standing there waiting for somebody to talk to him. So, being the friend that I am, I looked at him.
"Hey, Choji," I said.
Choji smiled and nodded. He pointed to his throat and shook his head smiling. He had lost his voice.
Naruto got the message too. He smiled back and offered him some hard candy. Choji gratefully took it and sucked on it. His voice was scratchy but he managed give a faint "Thank you".
I sighed. This was getting no where.
"Ow!" My head felt like bursting. Itachi's voice sounded in my head.
Lady Tsunade's. Now, Sasuke, and bring Hyuga
I gunted and blinked. My vision blurred.
Damn you, Itachi...
I blinked again and my vision returned. They were all staring at me. Great.
"What?" I glared at them. They went back to talking.
I turned to see Hyuga. He stayed quiet the whole time.
"Hyuga,"
He looked at me.
"We have to go to Tsunade." I said.
He nodded.
This is how I'd like my team to be. Simple. Hyuga was simple. Gai and Lee were...some what simple...but I guess it depends on one's motives. Tenten wasn't just simple, she was normal, unlike all the other girls in rookie 9. She does look up to Temari, who is simple. Sigh, guess we can't always get what we want...even if it is...simple. We said bye to the peanut gallery and walked to the hokage's. Hopefully Tsunade doesn't assign Hyuga to this...that would suck major balls...
"Uchia,"
I looked at him.
"Don't get in my way," he said and opened the doors to the hokage's mansion.
Get in his way? Pssht! You better watch yourself Hyuga...your ass is gonna get beat up by me.
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