I believe I'm gonna have a Naruto POV in the start of every chapter, sort of recapping the last chapter. Why not anybody else? I just figure Naruto's easier to write, as Sai and Tenten are unfortunately underwritten. To the reviewers, I give my thanks. About the orange armor: I got a plan, the armor's color is going to matter. After all, is green a good desert color? No. Is red a good fog-laden area color? No. About Character descriptions: I was going to elaborate more during this chapter. And my approach to writing: I normally write essays. I've got to get out of my school writing funk. That's probably why I haven't updated TAS yet. Though I do plan to rewrite it, as it has more plot holes than I'd like.

Anyway, without further ado, I give you the next chapter!

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Sometimes, at night, I wonder what life would be like if I wasn't a ninja. You know, if I would have been a farmer, or a builder. Of course, my furry problem and my upbringing kind of forced me. After all, getting beat as a child because I wasn't good enough to run away had to stop.

But now, Uzumaki Naruto is a killer ANBU who isn't afraid to wear personalized armor.

When I was young, I'd get cold glares all the time. Now, I get some from the old coots that run the council, but Tsunade is a better politician than gambler. She's slyly weakened their hold over the village caused by Sarutobi's pushoverness. Now yes, the man was a just and kind leader, but he let the council control him. I can still see the looks on their faces when I came into a meeting wearing my jounin jacket, declaring I had a right to be there as the only living known Uzumaki. And they couldn't do anything about it!

Anyway, I just introduced myself to my new subordinate. Her last name is held tightly under wraps, as a clan tradition of marriage. Tenten has become… beautiful. I imagine she fights off suitors with that pole of hers right and left. Apparently, personalized ANBU armor is becoming a fad, as she showed up with a deep blue that accentuated her pale complexion. Her curves would have any man drooling. She kept her hair in those cute buns, too. As we were finished up our training yesterday, when Tenten was leaving, Sai was drooling, watching her walk away. I swear, I've become a good influence on the formerly emotionless young man, though I have no idea where he got his ever increasing perverted tendancies from.

Well, early to bed, early to wise they say, so good night.

Uzumaki Naruto, June 9

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"So, Sai, what do you think?" asked one Uzumaki Naruto.

Sai hadn't changed a bit from when they were 15. He even wore the same clothing style.

"About what, Naruto-kun?" he asked.

"Tenten."

Naruto, on the other hand, became a heartthrob the likes of which Konoha had never seen, besting the Sasuke fan club. After all, the Sasuke fan club was formed by 12 year olds, and stayed in about that age group. The Naruto fanclub was formed by women, andis open to and inhabited by 10 and up. Naruto was even hit on by an old lady once while shopping.

His face had lost its baby fat, leaving a sharp face that had humor stored in it. His smile had become more of a grin/smirk, as he was told repeatedly to stop squinting when he smiled by his perverted sensei. He had quieted down some as well, becoming mysterious, but not an ice cube.

"I think that if you don't get a girlfriend soon, I'm calling dibs on her." Sai said with a smile which earned him a whack on the head by none other than his new teammate.

"Glad you could make it on time, Tenten-san." Naruto said with his grin.

"Shut it, Uzumaki," she growled.

"What's a matter? It's only 4:00 in the morning!" exclaimed Sai, promptly earning him another slap, only with Tenten's pole this time.

"Do you want some breakfast, Tenten? I'd prefer ramen, but, Ichiraku's isn't open. Ayame and her dad are going with Chouji to shop around for wedding supplies or something. I know a diner that's open right now, though." Naruto asked.

"Sounds good, Uzumaki-san."

-Kenji's Diner-

"Hello, my name is Mamori, welcome to Kenji's Diner! Smoking or non?"

"Nonsmoking, please." Naruto said.

"Okay, follow me, please," she stated, leading her customers on. She got out some menus and handed them to our lovely trio.

"May I get you anything to drink?" she asked, waiting for them to choose.

"I'd like water, please." Sai replied.

"Orange Pekoetea for me." Tenten said.

"I'll take some NinCola," said our favorite Konoha-born Jinchuriki.

"All right, I'll be back with your drinks shortly," with that, the waitress left.

"So, Naruto, how long have you been Captain?" asked the rookie ANBU.

"Around a year. Anyway, another reason I wanted to come here was the privacy. Tsunade-baachan has personally requested this unit for our next assignment,"

"So what is it?" asked Sai.

"We are to escort Hyuuga Hinata and her fiancé to the Hidden Cloud Village." Naruto stated simply.

"Huh? That's an ANBU mission? Shouldn't we be out killing somebody? This mission's hardly mid-A class!" Tenten cried, outraged.

"You didn't let me finish. I'd also appreciate if you didn't scream out we're ANBU. When we wear the mask, we have no name. As you can see, we're in normal Jounin uniform," Naruto said coldly, "As you know, Hinata is a diplomat-nin. Things have been shaky with the Cloud Ninja ever since Hinata was kidnapped at the age of 3. It's obvious that Hinata can't go, but that's who they specifically asked for. As for why our group was assigned? The Hokage and I are testing you. You are the only person in Konoha that looks anything like Hinata, more than her own sister. You're the same height, same hair color after today, same body type. You're going to get a trim with your hair, as I guess your hair is slightly longer than hers when let down. Luckily, in a casual setting, she wears Earth Country style clothes like you. So, you, Tenten, are going to be Hyuuga Hinata for the next 3 weeks. Got it?" Naruto explained.

"Yes, sir. But what part will you and Sai-san play?" she asked.

"We're gonna rock, paper, scissors for it. One of us will be Hyuuga Neji, the other, "your" fiancé, Kiba." Naruto said.

"Why are you putting my "relationship" up to chance?" Tenten asked, a little miffed.

"I dislike you, blondie. Remember saying that?" Naruto smiled.

"Bastard." Tenten said, crossing her arms.

"Here are your drinks!" Mamori said, interrupting, only to be shot down by Tenten's furious glare.

"Thank you!" Sai said, smiling, hastily drinking his water.

"That wasn't very nice, Tenten." Naruto commented.

She only glared, leaving Naruto laughing.

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After our trio ate, Sai took Tenten to get made over, while Naruto visited the Memorial Stone. A couple of hours had passed, and Naruto was still standing there, his eyes closed.

Sai cleared his throat.

"Now presenting, the lovely Hyuuga Hinata!" Sai announced in a very professional way.

Naruto turned, to see an almost perfect replica of his ex-girlfriend. He must have had a curious look on his face as he looked Tenten over, as if he wasn't sure who it was.

Tenten blushed at his stare.

"What are you looking at?"

Tenten was dressed in a dark blue semi-formal kimono made from a silky fabric. There were stars sown into the fabric that seemed to sparkle like diamonds when the sun hit them. Her hair retained some of it's chocolate color, but looked a lot like Hinata's. The biggest difference: Her eyes. They were still the same color.

"Couldn't find any contacts, Sai?" Naruto asked.

"None that looked like a Hyuuga's eyes," he replied.

"Damn. Looks like you'll have use to Henge no jutsu on your eyes. But other than that, you look… great!" Naruo said, grinning, making Tenten blush.

"You even have her blush down!" he added. Earning him the whack in the head.

"Say, Naruto, who do you come here for?" Tenten had calmed down when she remembered where she was.

"Sandaime, Yondaime, Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Obito, and mostly, Umino Iruka." He said solemnly.

"Who's Obito?" Tenten asked.

"The person Kakashi came here for. I have been coming here since Kakashi-sensei died."

"Naruto?"

"Yes, Sai?"

"I'll be Neji."

Tenten, looking for ninja she knew about on the stone, realized something.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN NARUTO'S GOING TO BE MY FIANCE?" she screamed, causing every bird in the immediate area to fly off.

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Didn't expect Kakashi to be dead, did you? I'll explain later. Yes, I rushed the chapter, but I think it's ready. Besides, I do my best thinking during work, so I came home and typed it out. And remember, I don't own Naruto, or else Sai wouldn't wear my sister's clothes and talk about other men's penises. Also note that flames will be taken about as seriously as a drunken clown that's inhaled too much helium and laughing gas.