The following takes place between 5 am and 6am
A man could be seen running from across rooftops to get to the location. Arriving he hurriedly knocked on the door, at first nothing then after knocking again a voice came out.
I'm coming
A tall blond opened the door, twenty-one year old Jounin Naruto Uzumaki gave a yawn and scratching his head asked
What is it?
The other Ninja a man who wore a black cloak and mask held out a scroll
Urgent message for you sir
Naruto's face showed more alertness as he took the scroll, reading the scroll his face gave a mixture of confusion and worry after reading it he handed it back to the ninja
Fine alright go and get Sasuke and Sakura and tell them to meet me the Hokage's office
Yes sir
Also contact Kakashi and Yamato I should need their help
But sir their on missions they won't be back for a couple hours
Fine alright just get Sasuke and Sakura tell them it's important
Yes sir
And then with a poof of smoke the ninja vanished, Naruto went back inside and started pulling on clothes and voice from his bed sounded quietly.
What are you doing?
Naruto longed to get back into bed but knew that he couldn't speaking quickly he spoke
I've got a mission an S rank
Is it urgent?
Yeah I've got to….
But two arms wrapped around his chest and stopped him from moving
Stop, breath, relax
Naruto did as he was told and took in a deep breath holding it in and then exhaled. Then he felt two delicate warm hands slowly massage his shoulders, closing his eyes he enjoyed the feeling
Do you remember what we talked about?
Yeah I do but why now?
Because it's important to me and my father needs to know
Naruto turned around and kissed Hinata and with extreme effort of will pulled himself away.
I'll be back soon
Ok be safe
5:05:58
5:10:43
The black ops ninja once knocked on the door of another house but this time a voice came from inside the house
What do you want?
The voice sounded tired and annoyed
Your presence has been requested sir
The voice called out again
By who
Head Jounin Naruto Uzumaki
Hold on I'll be right out!
After a waiting a while the door finally opened Sasuke Uchiha stood inside and had a face of clear annoyance all over him
What does he want?
He's requested yours and Sakura's immediate presence on an urgent matter
Their was a short pause as Sasuke clearly was thinking this over
Well you can tell Naruto I can't come and neither can Sakura
Sasuke was about to slam the door but the ninja persisted
He told me to tell you it was important
Sasuke paused again
Son of a bitch all right I'll go I'll be their soon
Thank you sir
And with that the ninja vanished
Sasuke went inside and shook a bulge hidden under a cover a pink haired head poked out
What is it?
Naruto want us at the Hokage's ASAP
A were on vacation and B were on our honeymoon
I know but he said it's important
Fine when I see him though I'm gonna kill him
Kissing her on the forehead he smiled and said
I'll help
5:10:46
5:15:00
Naruto smiled as he greeted his two teammates
Hey thanks for coming
This was received by a slap across Naruto's face
Sakura held him by the neck
This had better be important
Naruto's face grew serious and Sakura let go, she knew Naruto was only ever like this when it was life or death
Let's talk in here
Naruto walked in with his teammates into the Hokage's office, Tsunade was looking outside the window when they came in
You're late
Sorry Hokage Sama but I just got to sleep
A ninja should be able to react in seconds and what do you mean just got to sleep?
Naruto blushed a deep shade of red and Sasuke nudged him in the back and quietly whispered in his ear
How the hell did you make Head Jounin?
Tsunade waved it off
It doesn't matter so Naruto you called us hear so let's hear it
Naruto's face stiffened as he spoke
From what I've gathered so far it seems Orochimaru isn't dead
All three of them gave a face of shock
How is this possible?
Well my source tells me that it's more likely that The Sound Village which Orochimaru was lead of has started moving again from small to big things they completely took over the Land of Ice and is acting with more purpose now.
That doesn't explain how Orochimaru isn't dead
Yeah
Sasuke cut in
Remember I saw him die Itachi sealed him away in some special sword
Yes but from what my source says it would appear that Kabuto Yakushi who we've been looking for quite some time now failed to overcome the part of Orochimaru he integrated into himself completely took him over and that part of Orochimaru is now at the lead.
Tsunade cut in
What is this source?
He's one of the protected undercover agents we have, as you know each village has a couple undercover agents in each others village just in case and the one we've stationed in the sound village of what was left of it told us this
Why wasn't I told about this?
I was a covert op only myself Kakashi and Yamato knew about this
And you saw fit to not tell me that the sound village was strengthening its forces
With all due respect there's more important things at stake now I just received a scroll from my undercover agent he's scared out of his wits he says he's got information vital to Konoha's survival but was to risky to write down so in approximately three hours I'm supposed to meet him at the abandoned village if Takanah for extraction I just need you to give the green light
Tsunade bore her eyes down into Naruto's calm blue ones's and eventually spoke
Ok you can proceed but as soon as this is over you will be judged on your actions
Thank-you Hokage Sama
Naruto turned to face Sasuke and Sakura
First of let me just say sorry for waking you especially during this time period but I trust you more than anyone and would like your assistance in the extraction
Sasuke and Sakura looked at each other and sighed in union
All right we'll help you owe us big for this
Yeah I do
Sasuke then whispered so Sakura couldn't hear
How's things with you and Hinata
Great yeah we've been going out a whole yeah and her father's completely clueless
Sucks to be you
Shut up
5:25:30
5:30:28
Naruto ushered both Sasuke and Sakura into a conference room where they started to talk
Right So here's what's going to happen where going to the abandoned Takanah where we'll rendezvous with the undercover agent but before that we'll be meeting up with Kakashi and Yamato an hour before the meeting then once were their we will act as bodyguards for him until we return to Konoha any questions
Sasuke leaned over to Sakura's ear
What happened to the goofball Naruto?
Don't know maybe he died when he got a girlfriend
Naruto gave a look of annoyance
Yeah fine just be at the gate in half and hour
Check
5:35:00
5:40:00
Naruto was walking down the hallway when suddenly a massive amount of pain hit him clutching his head he pulled himself into an empty room
Soon I will be free
Ah stop it stop it!
Soon!
ENOUGH!
Is something wrong sir?
Naruto turned to face a black op Ninja and gasping for air managed to reply
Yes I'm fine what is it?
A message from Jounin Kakashi Hatake he says their in position and awaits your arrival
Good alright send a message that we'll be with them soon
Yes sir
Naruto gave him a small threatening glance telling him to forget what he saw and the ninja nodded curtly and left. Leaving the room he came upon the one person he least wanted to meet.
Ah Naruto Kun I've been meaning to talk to you
Lord Hizashi I can only spare a brief minute
Well my daughter has requested that I talk to you she's been acting strange ever since that diplomatic mission you and she took to the village hidden in the mist.
Naruto was unable to maintain a blush fortunately this was missed by Hizashi. That mission had been completed on its first day which left 6 days for……. Bonding
Ah yes well you see I've been meaning to tell you something Hinata and I are…
Yes go on
Luckily Naruto was saved by Shikimaru who had come to talk to Naruto
Excuse me Lord Hizashi I need to talk to Naruto for a minute
Oh of course some other time
Naruto nodded and turned to Shikimaru
What is it?
We've received Intel that from the Sound village's current location they could attack us
Right get Sai ask him to coordinate a defensive perimeter but stay in the loop
Got you
5:50:38
5:55:00
Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura were outside the Konoha gates; Naruto turned and addressed them both
Ok I'll be acting as team leader so should the mission get too dangerous I can decide to scrap it but that is solely my decision
Sasuke and Sakura nodded then as they were about to leave Sasuke said
Naruto you've got a visitor
Turning, Hinata Hyuga was standing behind them Naruto went up to her
Hey I thought you were asleep
Yeah couldn't get back to sleep are you going out on that mission?
Yeah
Please be careful
Naruto smiled
Sure
6:00:00