KAKASHI

Today Kakashi looked glum. He had gathered his squad to ask if they wanted to take up a mission with him. But in his heart he didn't want them to accept it. He only offered because it was his duty and it would be a matter of honor.

Sauske, Sakura and Naruto reached the designated location.

Sauske cool as ever.

Sakura under-confident as ever.

Naruto chirpy as ever.

But Kakashi was different. He was gloomy. Not for himself. For them. Would they accept this, it would be the end. The end to something that could have outshone many others.

"Kakashi sensei you're there in time for a change" Sakura commented

"He was probably here reading make out paradise since hours" Naruto teased

Sauske rolled his eyes.

"I have a mission I'd like to offer you. And don't think I'm doing it on my own accord. I'm doing it because it's a matter of nobility and honor."

"Ya, ya will you tell us what it is already" Naruto said

"It's a suicide mission"

They all looked at him to explain more.

"I mean it when I say it's a suicide mission. There's no coming back"

Sauske unfolded his arms.

Sakura looked confused.

And for once Naruto didn't comment, probably the seriousness of Kakashi's face kept him quiet.

"As you all know our neighboring village is set out to attack us and their goal is total annihilation. And also that nearly all of our Jonin and Chuunin are out of the village. All that's left is you Genin, and that's not enough as they have a great force."

"The mission is to go to the village and destroy it from the inside"

"But-" Sakura and Naruto tried to say but Kakashi's glare stopped their words.

"I will use a jutsu that will turn over every inch of land and everything on it; it will all be buried deep under the ground. So will the ninja and thus the threat of an attack will end."

"So will we" Sakura silently finished for him

"I am not telling you to accept the mission. I would rather prefer you don't come but the final decision I leave to you. Choose wisely"

"Sensei" the quiet Sauske said "Why are we needed if you are to perform the jutsu?"

Kakashi sighed. They're thinking over it. Why won't they just say no? "While I'm performing the jutsu I will be completely defenseless and it's a long jutsu, there where you come in. If you accept that is"

"One last mission then sensei… I'm in" Naruto said breaking his long silence.

Kakashi did nothing but nod slightly. He looked at the other two questioningly.

"I'm sorry sensei but I've got my own battle up ahead and I can't just die like this"

Kakashi felt slightly relieved. At least someone has the good sense to decline.

Coward! Naruto thought.

"I don't know sensei. I honestly don't" Sakura said helpless as ever

"If you want my advise Sakura, don't you're not ready" Kakashi advised her

Sakura nodded.

"I'm going to recruit two more people. You two are dismissed. Naruto, the Hokage would like to speak to you now" With that Kakashi left.