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In this Fan Fic, Kakashi is the same age as Itachi (I'm sorry), and so are the OCs in here...

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Chapter-o2

Trust and Will

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The Third Hokage was pacing; the report from the Wind Nation has not yet arrived. Danzo was in front of his desk, immobile and silent.

"Sarutobi." Danzo spoke, his voice solemn and authoritative. "You do know the consequences if your team has failed, do you not?"

"Yes, I am. And I am sure that those consequences would not happen. I have utmost trust in the Pride." Replied the Third, returning the solemn tone Danzo gave.

"Disregarding their exceptional abilities," Danzo said with great dislike in his voice, "They are still young and inexperienced, except for their captain."

It was true, except for the team captain; it was the team's first war. There was no guarantee of their victory, regardless of their talents. They are indeed too young to fight a large-scale battle. Even so, the Hokage has great faith in them.

"Still, I trust in their success."

"Hm. The future of Suna and Konoha, the Wind and the Fire Nations depend of them, if they fail: we will all fall into the reign of the Earth Nation. You could have sent my faction to help them, but instead, you sent youngsters t o fight. You sent your best team, but I ask, are they capable enough to win?"

"They are, and they will."

"Let me see…" Danzo continued as he took the information data papers of the Pride team, not listening to the Hokage's answer, "You sent Kirahoshi Aica, Hatake Kakashi, Gatsuhashi Yukiko, Uchiha Itachi: the so-called 'Pride of the ANBU? Tsch. You sent a music genius, a dancer to aid the son of Hatake and the Uchiha prodigy? How suicidal, Sarutobi. How-"

But the other man cut him off. "First of all, I sent them because of their talent. I believe that no other ANBU could handle the Iwa as efficiently as the Pride can. Secondly, why would I pick a violinist and a dancer if I know that they would be the downfall of the other two? Do you think I'm that crazy? I think not."

His companion was dumbfounded, the Third's voice was venomous and stern, and so he kept silent.

"Let me tell you about them, Danzo…since you clearly don't know a thing about them or what to expect from them. Let me get this piece of information through your head why I chose those two to be in team with Hatake and Uchiha.

Kirahoshi Aica, of the Kirahoshi clan, has long been noted for her incredible strength and chakra control. When she was young, Tsunade, one the legendary Sannin, commented that Aica's attacks are as powerful as hers. But all of these are overshadowed by her talent in music. By far, her taijutsu and ninjutsu skills can par with Kakashi, only in a different type: strength and practicality.

Gatsuhashi Yukiko, a chuunin and a dancer, is not to be under estimated. She has great flexibility, agility, and a great mind. She can perform lightning fast attacks and dodge them, the same goes with casting and countering genjutsus. Yes, she is known for her mischief and loudness, but at the time of duty, she is as good as Itachi: coming up with absurdly genius strategies.

Can you not see now, Danzo? They are flawed, each of them. Yet do you see them falter in the eye of duty and danger? Did you ever hear of a casualty or a mistake involved in all of their missions? Were there any mistakes? There was none. Not any flaws. They are united, hiding every flaw in each other by their strengths." Sarutobi stopped as a raven soared through the open window, landing on his shoulder.

It was the raven of Yukiko. The Third took the paper from its talons and read it swiftly. A smile on his old and wrinkled face.

It was the report from the Wind Nation.

He turned to Danzo who looked at the paper in his hand. "It looks like my words proved themselves, Danzo." He spoke, throwing the paper towards him.

Mission successful; battle has been won. Armistice would be signed in one week.

Once again, the Pride did not let the Hokage and the Council down. Their victory was no surprise, in fact, it was expected. The doubts about forming the team disappeared.

Danzo caught it and read he message. He crumpled the paper in anger, turning to leave, but Sarutobi's words stopped him.

"And lastly, your faction fares no better than any member of Pride. In fact, they can take everyone of your ANBU down…individually."

Oh em gee. Wahaha. I dunno if this rises up to the standards of readers, since nobody's reviewing.... :(