Ninja Exchange Program

Welcome! The Arrival of New Ninjas

Man, this is so annoying. Naruto thought as he stood within the village's ninja school. All around him stood his fellow genin. In front of the genin stood Tsunade, her eyes weary from a lack of sleep the night before. At her sides were the jounin, Asuka, Kurenai, Gai, even Kakashi. All of them were at full attention upon Tsunade. After what seemed like an eternity of silence, Tsunade began to speak.

" You may be wondering why I have called you all here..." She began.

Naruto's eyes immediately moved to Tsunade. Tsunade managed a small smile at the questioning gaze upon all the genin's faces. They were all curious. Slowly, she spoke again.

" It is to announce the arrivals and departures in the ninja exchange program."

Immediately, Naruto heard gasps. Sakura frowned, immediately worried. I've heard this program is a way to improve lousy genin. She thought, worried that she'd be one of the ninjas sent away.Lee also seemed particularly worried. He looked towards Gai, nervous. If I am sent away, atleast I'd be able to spread youthfulness around to other villages. He thought hopefully.

Tsunade pulled a scroll from her belt, opening it. She gave a light smile as she began to read.

" The two genin to particpate were chosen at random from their Jounin leader's reccomendations.The two genin are..."

At this dramatic pause, everyone seemed uneasy. Why did Tsunade have to draw it out like this?

" CHOJI and TENTEN!"

Many gave out sighes of relief. Slowly, Choji moved, munching on a bag of chips he had no doubt snuck into the school. Tenten gave a smile to Neji. She had been hoping to be picked, after all, when else would she get the chance to see other villages?

Tsunade smiled as the two came forward. In a cloud of smoke appeared four figures. Two were obviously Jounin from their height. One bore the tan outfit bearing the headband with a marker of Sunagakure. The other bore a headband bearing the symbol of Kirigakure. Tsunade spoke again, stealing the eyes of the Genin.

" While Choji is training in Sunagakure, his teamates will be working with Kajou Amon."

At this, a genin stepped forward. He was tanned, no doubt from living in the desert. Upon his thin, but no doubt powerful body was a simple fish-net shirt. Upon his legs were a simple pair of khaki colored pants, his shuriken holster upon his right leg. Black hair fell in front of his face, yet there was no fear of that hindering his eyesight. His headband was wrapped over his eyes. Ino's eyes widened in awe. He was so handsome. At that moment, she plotted ways to make this exchange permanent.

Tsunade smiled, then looked back the the scroll, begining to read. " And while Tenten is studying in Kirigakure, we'll have..." Tsunade paused, his eyes widening as she looked to the Jounin from Kirigakure, as if unsure that the scroll was correct." Fu... Fujiwara... Michiyo?"

The Genin stepped forward. All the genin could see themselves reflected within two purely blue eyes. These eyes belonged to the innocent being who was Michiyo Fujiwara. Her hair was the color of silver, like the moon, long and soft. Her eyes like the purest of sapphires. Her skin pale as delicate china. Instead of a woman, one could mistake her as a life-sized doll, which would shatter in a thousand pieces from a single touch.

However, that clan name was fimilar, especially to the Jounin, who seemed rather nervous.Neji's eyes narrowed in fascination. A Fujiwara. Well, this is certainly going to be a very interesting event. Sasuke blinked, shocked. He knew this clan all too well. The Uchihas and Fujiwaras had been mortal enemies for generations. He immediately set himself to spar with her whenever he could get the chance.

Tsunade simply forced a smile." Well.. you're all dismissed to get to know each other.." A this, the genin all left the building. Once gone, Tsunade and Gai moved straight for the Jounin from Kirigakure." What kind of joke is this? Sending a Fujiwara here!" The Jounin shook his head." She and her older brother were those sent by the Mizukage, so which would you have rather gotten?" He said firmly. Tsunade frowned." There is no way to make him reconsider? The Fujiwara Clan are a clan of troublemakers.." Finally, Gai spoke up." Hokage-sama, I can handle this student. If she steps out of line, I will handle it."

Tsunade sighed, but nodded." Very well. It's in your hands then , Gai."