This was stuck in my head one day after I drank down one of those nasty tasting Five Hour Shots

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A New Mission

Konoha in the Afternoon

After Uchiha Sasuke left Konoha for Orochimaru there was a depression hanging around the Konoha 11, most apparent when looking at Team 7. Sakura was still upset with the loss of Sasuke and as for Naruto, he was lost. He was lost because even if he promised Sakura the girl that held his affections that he would bring Sasuke back, he did not know where to start. He was lost because he was scared, again he got angry and again the Kyubii's chakra took over and even with that power he could not stop Sasuke.

It still hurt for Naruto to move around much, even if he could heal faster than anyone in Konoha thanks to his reluctant tenant, some injuries are harder to get over than others. This was too much to think about for a thirteen year old boy. This was how Hatake Kakashi found Naruto as he ate his ramen with the loss of vigor that he usually had for his favorite food.

"How are you doing Naruto?" Kakashi asked.

"I could be better Kakashi sensei, I need to get stronger soon so I can bring Sasuke back." Naruto said with the false smile that failed to hide the pain and sadness Naruto did not want anyone to see. Kakashi was not fooled easily but he decided not to comment.

"Jiraiya-sama has been looking for you, he mentioned that he still wants to take you on a training trip, it might be a solution to your problem Naruto." Kakashi stated with an eye smile that only he could pull off.

"Thanks Kakashi sensei I will go look for him now." And with a new vigor Naruto devoured the rest of his ramen and ran away as fast as his legs could carry him.

"Oy Naruto you forgot to pay for your food!" Teuchi the owner of the ramen stand yelled after him. He then decided to turn his glare towards Kakashi expectantly, causing the Jonin to sweat drop.

The first place Naruto went to was the Hokage's and he was lucky since Tsunade and Jiraiya were both in her office talking about what ever old people talk about.

"Yo Ero-senin take me on this training trip you told Kakashi sensei about!" Naruto demanded not even taking in the atmosphere of the room.

"Naruto! This is a private conversation and we can't have any interruptions at this moment. Please go wait outside." Tsunade asked, even if she knew that the young Genin would not listen to her and just ordered the boy for the sake of things.

"Sorry Ba-chan this can't wait, I gotta get stronger so I can drag Sasuke back to Konoha." Stated Naruto bluntly causing the two Sanin to stare at Naruto with a glimmer in their eyes that could be considered a mix of surprise and pride.

"Just like his father." Jiraiya mumbled with a smirk on his face.

"Naruto I can't at the moment, what with the shortage of shinobi in the village I cannot just let you leave the village to train." Even though Tsunade said that, the truth was that Jiraiya filled her in about Akatsuki and how they wanted Naruto. Even though she wouldn't admit it the little hyperactive Genin quickly found a place in her heart and she would be damned if she would send Naruto out of the village knowing the risks.

"Come on Ba-chan there has got to be a way for me to leave the village and get stronger!" Nartuo whined like he always did when he didn't get what he wanted.

After thinking about it for a moment Tsunade decided to compromise. "How about we do this then Naruto. I am sending Team 7 on a mission, Anbu reports have shown a Sound hideout in the Wind Country. Your mission is a simple investigation, I do not want you to engage the enemy, and Jiraiya will go along with your team Naruto."

"But-" Naruto wanted to protest.

"Take it or leave it Naruto." Tsunade stated with a tick mark slowly appearing on her forehead.

"Gaki, think about it, this is a Sound hideout, we might find a clue about Sasuke" Jiraiya whispered to the boy quietly.

Realization slowly dawned on Naruto's face. "OH YEAH, YOU CAN COUNT ON US BA-CHAN!" Naruto cheered a little to happily while running out of the office.

"You will look after him will you Jiraiya?"

"Of Course, when we get back why don't we go grab a drink, eh Tsunade?" Jiraiya said with that lecherous grin.

"Just get out you perv" Tsunade smirked.

Somewhere In the Roots Of Konoha

"Danzo-sama, it would seem the Hokage plans to send Uzumaki Naruto on a mission outside of Konoha" A Root Anbu told the heavily bandaged and scarred man.

The stoic Danzo could not help but to smirk unsettling those around him. "Good"

A/N Trah lalalala alot of filler but some good stuff is about to happen. Bye for now