"Naruto, Kakashi and Yamato. Your mission is to gather information in the Land of Frost. We believe there maybe a new enemy on the loose after a recent set of attacks. They seem to only be aiming at hospitals and medical supply shops. But there have been reports that they have raided several weaponry shops." said Tsunade with the usual strict look on her face.
"C'mon Granny, aren't there any missions with a little action in them?" moaned Naruto. The two jounin rolled their eyes at him, same old Naruto.
"I thought you would say that, this is a C-rank mission although you may come under attack which can soon make it into an A-rank mission. If you come under attack from these new enemies then I shall give you permission to fight back as long as you bring back a prisoner so we can interrogate them." smirked Tsunade as she looked at the genins face change to a smile.
"Wait were is Sai and Sakura?" asked Naruto.
"Sakura is on a mission for me and Sai has some work to do in the Foundation. I have work to do as well so you are dismissed." said Tsunade
"Yes m'Lady" said Kakashi and Yamato where as Naruto had a little less respect "we'll have this mission done in no time Granny".
It had taken 3 days to get to the Land of Frost. They had discussed the plan and formations, Kakashi had his nin dogs track out any enemies and Yamato had sent out a wood clone ahead in case any enemies where hidden.
Naruto was getting bored "can't we go any faster? This is starting to drag" he moaned.
"Naruto, this is an information gathering mission, NOT an attack one. We are holding back in case there is any enemies out there, our aim is collect information rather than attack so we have to be cautious." said Kakashi sternly.
"Well why don't we split up to cover more ground? We have the radio collars anyway." question Naruto.
"I suppose that won't do any harm. What do you think Yamato?" said Kakashi.
"Well he haven't detected anything yet so I suppose covering more ground would make sense" smiled Yamato.
"Right then, I'll see you guys later!" shouted Naruto as he rushed off ahead.
"Honestly, I don't think he has any patiences at all" sighed Yamato.
"Well that's Naruto for you, I'll take this way" chuckled Kakashi as he disappeared westward.
Meanwhile, Naruto scanned the area while jumping through the trees until he heard a scream. He ran to where he heard the noise coming from.
It was a hospital and he saw three ninjas running from the premisses with several different kinds of medicines. Their hand bands had a slash through the metal signs for their village.
"They must be the ninja that are causing the trouble, they are rogue ninjas too judging from their headbands" Naruto thought. He radioed to Kakashi and Yamato to pass on the information as he went in to attack the rogue nins.
"Naruto wait for us to get there, it's three against one" replied Kakashi.
"I'm not letting these bastards get away with this, I'll just use clones" said Naruto through gritted teeth before he was out of range.
Kakashi sighed and radioed to Yamato "we better hurry up before he makes a mess". Both Ninja hurried to the area.
Naruto was hot on the rogue ninjas tails. "SHADOW CLONE JUTSU" Naruto shouted as he made the hands signs and 100 Narutos appeared.
The three ninjas had already noticed Naruto tailing them "shadow clones huh? Child's play." said one of them with a smirk as he quickly made the hands signs and shouted "Ice style, swallow snow storm" and as soon as he had said it all the clones were gone. Naruto took out his kunai and aimed straight for the ice user but was stopped in his tracks by another one of the ninja "water style, water cutting style" as a water sword appeared in his hands and knocked the kunai clean from Naruto's hand and dodged the attack from the sword before falling to the ground. Naruto got up straight away and noticed the ninjas had already started jumping in the trees to which he followed.
Kakashi and Yamato where now catching up as they heard the rumbles of the previous attack.
"Damn that Naruto, he's already got himself in to trouble" sighed Yamato.
"Well we better pick up the pace, Pakkun have you still got Naruto's scent?" said Kakashi.
"No problems there Kakashi, it's this way" said Pakkun and the two ninja followed the little dog.
Naruto was behind the enemy now and threw several shuriken at them but to his surprise the water user turned around "water style, water encampment wall" and all three of the ninja were covered in a water wall and Naruto's shuriken bounced off. Before Naruto could make the hand signs for his clone jutsu, the other ninja appeared through the water wall and threw some sort off liquid in the air before shouting "water style, wild water wave" which sprayed Naruto directly and knocked him clean off the tree and fell to the ground with a loud thud.
"damn that hurt" said the blonde genin as he rubbed his head before getting up again.
"you alright Naruto?" came a voice from a certain silver haired ninja.
"Yeah I'm fine Kakashi-sensei but we need to catch up with those ninja" said Naruto.
The two jounin and genin headed straight in the direction of the enemy while Naruto explained what jutsu they were using.
They had caught up to the three ninjas and went into attack them. The fighting went on for a while until they suddenly disappeared.
"damn it, they were water clones" said Naruto angrily.
"I'll send the nin dogs out to track them" said Kakashi.
They had spent three hours searching for the rogue ninjas but there was no sign of them. Kakashi and Yamato were beginning to get tired. Naruto on the other hand felt a bit rough as he had started sneezing.
"You okay Naruto?" said Kakashi
"Yeah, probably just from I get drenched before" sniffed Naruto.
Pakkun had returned to Kakashi "sorry Kakashi, but there isn't a scent of them around" said the pug in disappointment.
"They must have covered there scent using a water jutsu" sighed Kakashi.
"It's getting dark, we should call it a night because we can't see them in the dark" said Yamato.
"Your probably right, we'll set up camp" said Kakashi.
Naruto agreed, he felt exhausted but even more tired than usual.
They found an area that was well hidden amongst the trees but big enough for Yamato to use his jutsu.
"Wood style, four-pillar house jutsu" shouted Yamato as a wooden house appeared from the ground.
"You want to join us for tea Naruto?" said Kakashi as he entered the house.
"No, I'm too tired to eat" said Naruto.
That is strange thought Kakashi, Naruto always agrees to food but then again we have been travelling for 3 days and he's battled three ninja so I can't blame him.
Naruto left for his room while Kakashi and Yamato ate discussing tomorrows plans.
Naruto laid down on the floor in his room. He felt much more tired than usual and started sneezing again. He closed his eyes and rubbed his head as it was aching and his throat felt like it was burning slightly.
"Damn, I must of got a bit of a cold from that water user" thought Naruto and was out like a light.