A/N This chapter has a MAJOR spoiler if you haven't watched up to about episode 100 of Naruto Shippuden. Well, okay, not a major one. It just hints at it.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Naruto, it belongs to Masashi Kishimoto!

Chapter 2

Nina woke up, rubbing her eyes as she realized she was clutching Sai's arm. She let go and slid out of the bed before brushing and heading to the kitchen.

Then she realized that she didn't know how to cook and went back to the bedroom to wake Sai up. She gently shook her art teacher and he opened his eyes, alert, in a moment. "Nina?" he wondered as he began to remember what happened the previous day. "Oh, right. I assume you want me to make us breakfast now?" Nina nodded, slightly embarrassed since her mother had always made it for her in the future.

He sat up and prepared himself before walking into the kitchen. Nina, bored studied Sai's paintings while the ninja made pancakes for the two. Suddenly, she noticed a picture book in the corner.

"You have the exact same book in the future, but you never let me look at it then," she said, pouting, "can I see it now?". Sai nodded reluctantly, and Nina started to flip through the book. She looked at it for several minutes, staring at each page carefully before finally making it to the center of the book. The sight of the two hand-in-hand made her smile, and she closed the book and placed it back on its place on the shelf.

"It's pretty." she remarked simply, and joined Sai at the table.

"-And that's basically it. It's quite easy-" Tsunade stopped and instantly regretted saying that.

"If it's easy, then why are we doing it? I want to do a harder mission!" Naruto complained. Sakura smacked him on the head and apologized to Tsunade. There was a knock on the door.

"Oh, it's Sai. Come in!" Tsunade said with her voice raised slightly. The door opened, revealing Sai with a little blonde haired girl holding his hand. Tsunade raised her eyebrows at this. "Who's the girl?"

"We forgot to tell you! Tsunade-sama, this is Naruto's child from the future. Her name is Nina Uzumaki." Sakura informed. "Why is she here? We're about to be sent on a hard mission- or at least a mission that should be hard!" Naruto complained. Sai sweatdropped. "I couldn't just leave her at my apartment, so I brought her with me." he explained.

"Hold on! Naruto's child? From the future?" Tsunade questioned, clearly in disbelief.

"...Tsunade-san is the hokage? Oh right, I remember 'tou-san telling me about that! Good morning, Tsunade-san! I'm Nina Uzumaki, and yes, I'm from the future. I used a forbidden scroll." Even after repeating it already, she still winced at saying that last part.

"...when are you born?" Kakashi questioned. Nina narrowed her eyes. "I'm not falling for that! I'm nine, though. Or... wait... Kakashi-san?! You look a bit younger!" Nina exclaimed, and hugged the jonin happily. "Though you still have white hair! I thought that was only because you were old." she frowned. Kakashi laughed nervously. "Um, hello... Nina, was it? Yes, I have white hair. I always have." he replied.

Nina grinned. "Oh, I remember about you all! 'Tou-san told me about it! You're Team 7, right? Although, I thought the 3rd member was Sasuke-san. I guess since he's gone somewhere, Sai-sensei is replacing him? ". "Yeah, that's basically it." Sakura nodded.

"Anyway, it's nice meeting you and all, but this mission is quite urgent. While you may be Naruto's daughter, I can't allow you to accompany them. Is there anyone you can stay with?" Tsunade asked.

"Yeah! I'll just stay with Ino-san and Haru-sensei Oh wait, Haru-sensei isn't born yet, never mind. But I'll be fine. I wish I could go on your next mission, though!" she replied with a smile.

As Team 7 and Sai headed out on their mission in Suna, Nina decided to go to the ninjas she had met yesterday.

"Ino-san!" Nina called as she ran up to her, nearly out of breath. "Oh, Nina! Where's Naruto? Don't tell me he abandoned you already..." Ino trailed off with fire in her eyes.

"No, not at all! Well, at least I hope not. 'Tou-san, Sakura-san, Sai-sensei, and Kakashi-san went on a mission! So, can I stay with you today?" Nina asked cheerfully. "Yeah, sure!" she said, grinning.

"But first, we have a barbecue with Team Asuma! You can join us, I'm sure they won't mind!' she said, and dragged Nina to the store.

"Well, who are you...?" Asuma asked, confused. Nina looked at him brightly. "I'm Nina Uzumaki! Wait a second... are you..." she trailed off, her eyes wide. "Asuma Sarutobi? No way! You're the same as in the pictures!" she shouted with her eyes sparkling.

"Pictures? Don't you see Asuma in the future, too?" Shikamaru asked suspiciously. Nina quickly corrected her expression, her hands held wide out and shaking in front of her. "No, I do, I do! It's just, I never met him... in person?" she supplied lamely. They seemed suspicious but satisfied with her answer, and dug into their meal.

"Come to think of it, how did you end up with Sai when you travelled back in time? Did you look for him specifically?" Shikamaru questioned.

"Eh, well, that is..." she trailed off.

/Flashback Start!/

With a sob, Nina activated the scroll in her hands. It expanded, and then a whooshing sound was heard as she travelled back in time. She was knocked out from the transportation, and fell in a deep stupor for the next while.

Nina opened her eyes slowly. "Where am I...?" she wondered to herself, looking around. Spotting a mountain with the faces of the Hokage on them, she smiled. "I'm in Konoha of the past!" she resolved. "Although that mountain is missing a face..."

She was alert the moment she heard a twig snap near her, and turned around to see none other than Sai on his way to the Konoha hospital. Without thinking, she excitedly let out a "Sai-sensei!" before latching herself on him. She refused to let go, considering how she might not recognize anyone else. Sai seemed surprised, and asked a few questions. He quickly gave up after realizing that she wouldn't talk, and decided to continue on his way. To be honest, he had no idea who she was or how she knew him, but as long as she wasn't going to harm him, he pretty much ignored her.

He earned a few odd glances from the villagers as he walked through the village, but he ignored them too. Finally, he reached the hospital and noticed Naruto and a few chunins.

/Flashback End!/

"Um, I just found him..." she replied, sweatdropping. She had to admit, her actions at the time weren't exactly wise.

"Anyway, you're from the future, right? Do you know Kurenai's child?" Shikamaru pushed further. Nina smiled. "Yeah, I do! Haru-sensei is the jonin assigned to Team 6, my team. He's really skilled, and told us that he learned it from you!" she replied. Shikamaru smiled slightly, pleased.

"Hey, Shikamaru, leave the girl alone! We're here to eat!" Ino complained, and they all began eating once more after Shikamaru ceased his interrogation.

(...)

After their meal, Ino showed Nina around the city, with Nina commenting "Oh, it's so different!" and "I remember 'tou-san telling me about that!" every once in a while. By the time they were done their journey, Team 7 had returned.

Naruto waved to Nina while being supported by Sai. When they rushed over, Naruto scratched his head and admitted that he tripped over a log while chasing their enemy, and had broken his leg. Sakura had been able to fix it, but he was still feeling weak, at which point Sai decided to help him.

It was a successful mission overall, and they reported it to Tsunade before they ate a quick dinner at Ichiraku ramen (since Naruto was complaining) and Nina headed home with Sai.

A/N Okay, I messed up the timing. I know that they only find out about Kurenai's child after Asuma's death. So just assume that Asuma told them, okay? I guess I'm still on introductions at this point, but I'll get to a basic plot by the next chapter (hopefully). Please continue to tell me what you think through reviews! I like feedback!