Split and Strike!
by DoomaWriter
Author's notes: I do not own Naruto, it's characters, trademarks, etc. All I own is manga and an ungodly amount of free time. This story is PG-13 for any possible violence or mild language that may appear later.
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Chapter 1: The Decision! Kakashi's Unusual Request.
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A brand new day in Konoha and Naruto had just finished his breakfast and now found himself walking down the street. Not after long, he saw Sasuke calmly walking some distance in front of him, despite the fact that Naruto's eyes were closed. Naruto quickened his pace until he was side by side with his partner.
Sasuke greeted him with a suspicious look. Naruto slowed a little but continued to walk fast enough to pass Sasuke. Seeing this, the Uchiha descendant began walking slightly faster, regaining his place in front of Naruto. He gave a small inward smile before seeing Naruto passing by. "How selfish," he said with a smile. "I for one, don't want to keep Kakashi- sensei waiting."
The boy in blue squinted at Naruto who seriously stared right back. After a moment of locking eyes, the two rivals turned forward and ran at full speed.
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Sakura arrived at the spot the teacher had told Team 7 to meet at this morning. To her surprise, she saw that both her team mates were there and gasping for air. "Ha!" Naruto yelled in between breathes. "I made it first!"
"Whatever," Sasuke said calmly, also breathing heavily. "What a stupid way to waste time. I can't believe I let myself go down to your level."
"What was that!?!?" Naruto yelled, bringing up a fist. "Damn you!! You're always trying to make me look bad!"
Sasuke scoffed. "I don't have to try to make you look bad." As soon as his words were through, the two found each other staring until sparks began to fly from their eyes.
Meanwhile, Sakura just stood, clueless of what was going on. "Uh.....I have to start getting here earlier."
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Time passed, yet their faithful teacher arrived....two and a half hours later than planned. Out of a puff of smoke, Kakashi smiled and raised a hand. "Yo.. I was on time but then I found inspiration and wrote a poem."
Sakura and Naruto both pointed and yelled, "LIAR!!!"
"Where is this poem?" Naruto asked, crossing his arms in front of his chest. "Eh, Kakashi-sensei?"
The Jounin's single visible eye looked to the left, then the right, "Um...It was lost in the cluttered filing cabinet of life." The four stood in silence as a gust of wind blew by. To continue, Kakashi cleared his throat and then added, "So, are we all ready for today's mission?"
"What's the point!?" Naruto complained. "All of our missions are too easy! I want something harder!! Cutting grass, arranging library book shelves, cleaning windows!! What's next, baby sitting?"
Kakashi held up a piece of paper and said, "Funny you should mention that-"
"Baka," Sasuke interrupted. Though he looked off to the side, it was obvious to whom he was speaking to. "You fail at missions over and over and then complain that they're too easy. You really are an idiot."
"How could you be so rude to Sasuke-kun, Naruto?" Sakura jumped in. "You know he helps you out on every mission." Those were the words she said on the outside, but in her mind it was more along the lines of, 'He friggin' saves your ass, dammit! Shaannaro!' Sakura turned to face their teacher and said, "Isn't that right, Kakashi-sensei?"
"Hmm?" Kakashi asked, turning his attention to her. He had tuned them all out and was squatting down, reading a small book with the words "Make Out Paradise" on the cover. "Oh, are you all finished?"
The three kids were forced silent once again by their teacher's actions. Happy that the bickering had ended early today, Kakashi stood up and raised the piece of paper. "Now, about our mission. Why don't we get started?"
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Three hours later, Kakashi led his students on their journey back from the mission. Sakura was walking with a sense of self-satisfaction at a job well done. Naruto, as usual, wasn't as lucky. His clothes were covered in food pastes and apple sauce while his face had random doodles, including the word "Smelly" on his forehead. Naruto was exhausted and walked while being propped up by Sasuke. "You over did it again," Sasuke said. "Only you could mess up a simple baby sitting assignment."
"I made up for it," Naruto said quietly, too tired to yell. "It took a while but I found all three of the toddlers."
Sakura looked back at him with curiosity on her face. "Weren't there five of them?"
A look of dread jumped onto Naruto's face. Seeing this, Sasuke just sighed and said, "I found the other two while you were out losing the first three. I hid them so that you wouldn't be able to screw the mission up again."
Naruto frowned. He was starting to look bad again. Not only that but Sakura and Kakashi were kept busy keeping the children from attacking him, meaning that Naruto was actually an added problem on the mission.
"And then I changed their diapers," Sasuke continued. "Fed them, burped them, kept them from putting-"
"That's enough," Kakashi said as he turned to face the three. "I think he gets the point. Well, that was all that was left for today. I have to go file a report. See ya." And with another puff of smoke he was gone.
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"What's the meaning of this?" Kurenai asked. She found herself in a room with Asuma and Gai, all wondering on why the teachers had been assembled in the circular lounge. Actually they had been assembled much earlier, this was the time Kakashi actually arrived.
"To be honest," Kakashi said, "I've been noticing a lack in team workmanship among the rookies." After hearing this, Kurenai and Asuma both sat down on nearby couches.
"You're right," Asuma said with cigarette in mouth. "All of my students seem pretty self-centered. Choji would rather eat than train and Shikamaru thinks every one of his team mate's ideas suck."
"My team could use some help as well," Kurenai agreed.
"Not mine," Gai said with a big smile. "My team's perfect!" He stood proudly among the other three teachers.
"Um..." Kakashi said casually. "Why are you here? I don't remember inviting- "
"So what's the point of all this?" Gai asked quickly.
"I think that it would do all of those children some good if we split them into new teams. Not permanent of course, just long enough for them to realize how important their real partners are to them."
The teachers looked to each other and thought deeply on the decision. They didn't have to worry about revealing any techniques because technically none of the genins were enemies from another village. "Alright, I'm in," Asuma said with his eyes closed.
"So am I," Kurenai agreed.
"Though you are my eternal rival, do not worry," Gai said with confidence. "I shall lend my students to your cause!" He couldn't pass up a chance like this. If Kakashi received any of Gai's children, he'd know of his own inferiority. A mental picture of Kakashi worshipping Lee and his superior instructor came to mind. Not only that, but if Gai were to get one of Kakashi's students, he'd be able to work them to extremes only Gai's wonderful team could stand.
"Oh?" Kakashi replied. "Are you still here?"
The super fuzzy eyebrows instructor looked away and bit his lip in anger. "Well played, Kakashi!"
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At noon the next day, the twelve genins stood in a room which was completely empty except for a board with the numbers one through twelve written and grouped in threes. Above each number were vertical lines which came together and formed one line that led to a written instructor's name. The only other thing in the room was a long box, about four feet tall.
With a large puff of smoke, three figures made their entrance. All greeting the students.
"Asuma-sensei?" Shikamaru asked upon seeing his teacher. Ino was busy staring at Sasuke while Choji's mouth was being stuffed with chips.
"Kurenai-sensei, what is this?" Kiba asked with Shino on his left and Hinata on his right. His dog, Akamaru seemed that he, too, wanted to know.
"Oi!! GAI-SENSEI!!! Great entrance!!" Lee cheered. Neiji sighed and Tenten had grown used to Lee's overreacting.
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura remained silent.
"I'm sure all of you children in the spring time of your lives are wondering the same thing," Gai began. "For the next month, you will all be split into new groups with new partners."
The children gasped in shock. "New teams?" Shikamaru asked. "Geez, this sucks."
Sakura looked to the floor. Why was this happening? Being on the same team as Sasuke had been the greatest thing that had ever happened to her. What evil was behind all this?
A puff of smoke appeared. "Yo," Kakashi greeted. "So what did I miss?"
To be continued...
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Author's notes: Alright, chapter one is up! If you liked it, please feel free to review. Knowing you guys are out there will help me update faster. You have the power!
Author's notes: I do not own Naruto, it's characters, trademarks, etc. All I own is manga and an ungodly amount of free time. This story is PG-13 for any possible violence or mild language that may appear later.
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Chapter 1: The Decision! Kakashi's Unusual Request.
---
A brand new day in Konoha and Naruto had just finished his breakfast and now found himself walking down the street. Not after long, he saw Sasuke calmly walking some distance in front of him, despite the fact that Naruto's eyes were closed. Naruto quickened his pace until he was side by side with his partner.
Sasuke greeted him with a suspicious look. Naruto slowed a little but continued to walk fast enough to pass Sasuke. Seeing this, the Uchiha descendant began walking slightly faster, regaining his place in front of Naruto. He gave a small inward smile before seeing Naruto passing by. "How selfish," he said with a smile. "I for one, don't want to keep Kakashi- sensei waiting."
The boy in blue squinted at Naruto who seriously stared right back. After a moment of locking eyes, the two rivals turned forward and ran at full speed.
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Sakura arrived at the spot the teacher had told Team 7 to meet at this morning. To her surprise, she saw that both her team mates were there and gasping for air. "Ha!" Naruto yelled in between breathes. "I made it first!"
"Whatever," Sasuke said calmly, also breathing heavily. "What a stupid way to waste time. I can't believe I let myself go down to your level."
"What was that!?!?" Naruto yelled, bringing up a fist. "Damn you!! You're always trying to make me look bad!"
Sasuke scoffed. "I don't have to try to make you look bad." As soon as his words were through, the two found each other staring until sparks began to fly from their eyes.
Meanwhile, Sakura just stood, clueless of what was going on. "Uh.....I have to start getting here earlier."
---
Time passed, yet their faithful teacher arrived....two and a half hours later than planned. Out of a puff of smoke, Kakashi smiled and raised a hand. "Yo.. I was on time but then I found inspiration and wrote a poem."
Sakura and Naruto both pointed and yelled, "LIAR!!!"
"Where is this poem?" Naruto asked, crossing his arms in front of his chest. "Eh, Kakashi-sensei?"
The Jounin's single visible eye looked to the left, then the right, "Um...It was lost in the cluttered filing cabinet of life." The four stood in silence as a gust of wind blew by. To continue, Kakashi cleared his throat and then added, "So, are we all ready for today's mission?"
"What's the point!?" Naruto complained. "All of our missions are too easy! I want something harder!! Cutting grass, arranging library book shelves, cleaning windows!! What's next, baby sitting?"
Kakashi held up a piece of paper and said, "Funny you should mention that-"
"Baka," Sasuke interrupted. Though he looked off to the side, it was obvious to whom he was speaking to. "You fail at missions over and over and then complain that they're too easy. You really are an idiot."
"How could you be so rude to Sasuke-kun, Naruto?" Sakura jumped in. "You know he helps you out on every mission." Those were the words she said on the outside, but in her mind it was more along the lines of, 'He friggin' saves your ass, dammit! Shaannaro!' Sakura turned to face their teacher and said, "Isn't that right, Kakashi-sensei?"
"Hmm?" Kakashi asked, turning his attention to her. He had tuned them all out and was squatting down, reading a small book with the words "Make Out Paradise" on the cover. "Oh, are you all finished?"
The three kids were forced silent once again by their teacher's actions. Happy that the bickering had ended early today, Kakashi stood up and raised the piece of paper. "Now, about our mission. Why don't we get started?"
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Three hours later, Kakashi led his students on their journey back from the mission. Sakura was walking with a sense of self-satisfaction at a job well done. Naruto, as usual, wasn't as lucky. His clothes were covered in food pastes and apple sauce while his face had random doodles, including the word "Smelly" on his forehead. Naruto was exhausted and walked while being propped up by Sasuke. "You over did it again," Sasuke said. "Only you could mess up a simple baby sitting assignment."
"I made up for it," Naruto said quietly, too tired to yell. "It took a while but I found all three of the toddlers."
Sakura looked back at him with curiosity on her face. "Weren't there five of them?"
A look of dread jumped onto Naruto's face. Seeing this, Sasuke just sighed and said, "I found the other two while you were out losing the first three. I hid them so that you wouldn't be able to screw the mission up again."
Naruto frowned. He was starting to look bad again. Not only that but Sakura and Kakashi were kept busy keeping the children from attacking him, meaning that Naruto was actually an added problem on the mission.
"And then I changed their diapers," Sasuke continued. "Fed them, burped them, kept them from putting-"
"That's enough," Kakashi said as he turned to face the three. "I think he gets the point. Well, that was all that was left for today. I have to go file a report. See ya." And with another puff of smoke he was gone.
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"What's the meaning of this?" Kurenai asked. She found herself in a room with Asuma and Gai, all wondering on why the teachers had been assembled in the circular lounge. Actually they had been assembled much earlier, this was the time Kakashi actually arrived.
"To be honest," Kakashi said, "I've been noticing a lack in team workmanship among the rookies." After hearing this, Kurenai and Asuma both sat down on nearby couches.
"You're right," Asuma said with cigarette in mouth. "All of my students seem pretty self-centered. Choji would rather eat than train and Shikamaru thinks every one of his team mate's ideas suck."
"My team could use some help as well," Kurenai agreed.
"Not mine," Gai said with a big smile. "My team's perfect!" He stood proudly among the other three teachers.
"Um..." Kakashi said casually. "Why are you here? I don't remember inviting- "
"So what's the point of all this?" Gai asked quickly.
"I think that it would do all of those children some good if we split them into new teams. Not permanent of course, just long enough for them to realize how important their real partners are to them."
The teachers looked to each other and thought deeply on the decision. They didn't have to worry about revealing any techniques because technically none of the genins were enemies from another village. "Alright, I'm in," Asuma said with his eyes closed.
"So am I," Kurenai agreed.
"Though you are my eternal rival, do not worry," Gai said with confidence. "I shall lend my students to your cause!" He couldn't pass up a chance like this. If Kakashi received any of Gai's children, he'd know of his own inferiority. A mental picture of Kakashi worshipping Lee and his superior instructor came to mind. Not only that, but if Gai were to get one of Kakashi's students, he'd be able to work them to extremes only Gai's wonderful team could stand.
"Oh?" Kakashi replied. "Are you still here?"
The super fuzzy eyebrows instructor looked away and bit his lip in anger. "Well played, Kakashi!"
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At noon the next day, the twelve genins stood in a room which was completely empty except for a board with the numbers one through twelve written and grouped in threes. Above each number were vertical lines which came together and formed one line that led to a written instructor's name. The only other thing in the room was a long box, about four feet tall.
With a large puff of smoke, three figures made their entrance. All greeting the students.
"Asuma-sensei?" Shikamaru asked upon seeing his teacher. Ino was busy staring at Sasuke while Choji's mouth was being stuffed with chips.
"Kurenai-sensei, what is this?" Kiba asked with Shino on his left and Hinata on his right. His dog, Akamaru seemed that he, too, wanted to know.
"Oi!! GAI-SENSEI!!! Great entrance!!" Lee cheered. Neiji sighed and Tenten had grown used to Lee's overreacting.
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura remained silent.
"I'm sure all of you children in the spring time of your lives are wondering the same thing," Gai began. "For the next month, you will all be split into new groups with new partners."
The children gasped in shock. "New teams?" Shikamaru asked. "Geez, this sucks."
Sakura looked to the floor. Why was this happening? Being on the same team as Sasuke had been the greatest thing that had ever happened to her. What evil was behind all this?
A puff of smoke appeared. "Yo," Kakashi greeted. "So what did I miss?"
To be continued...
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Author's notes: Alright, chapter one is up! If you liked it, please feel free to review. Knowing you guys are out there will help me update faster. You have the power!