Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. Just the story. All characters belong to Kishimoto.
Sup guys? How you think this story will do? I will try to work on it everyday if I have the chance to. I am hoping I will be able to finish before I start school, but at the same time, I don't know how long I want this story to be. It will all depend on you guys. But, without further ado Chapter 1.
Chapter 1
Naruto had never seen Jiraiya do serious before unless it something that is top secret. At the same time, if it were something top secret, he wouldn't tell him anyway. Sensing that it probably had something to do with him, Naruto got serious as well. "What is it?" he asked.
"Naruto, I was planning to take you on a training trip today, but it turns out that you still seem to be recovering. So, I have decided to just take you on that trip in three weeks. I have talked with Tsunade about this. She agreed to allow you to do one last mission before we leave," Jiraiya said then turned to Shikamaru. "The team for the mission will consist of Naruto, Sakura Haruno, and you, Shikamaru. Kakashi will also tag along as the leader of you little group."
Shikamaru had some questions, but decided to stay quiet until Jiraiya was done talking. Naruto, however, just talked out of turn.
"Training trip? How long is that going to be? What are you going to teach me? Where will we be doing it?" Naruto asked with a glint of excitement in his eyes. He was more interested in the training trip more than the mission. He was more focused on trying to bring Sasuke back then do a mission. He had to get stronger. Stronger for his sake. Stronger for village's sake. And more importantly for Sakura's sake.
"SHUT UP,GAKI!" Jiraiya yelled." I wasn't even done talking. Naruto, I will tell you more about the training trip as soon as you get back. Right now, I have to report to Tsunade that you have woken up. She will be in here shortly. Right now focus on recovering and the mission that is coming up for you. It is a C-rank mission and is on the borderline of becoming a B-rank mission."
Naruto and Shikamaru looked at Jiraiya with a shocked face. They just got back from what was probably the hardest mission in their career so far; now, they on going on another B-rank mission? Seeing the shocked looks on their face, he decided to just continue speaking. "I should have Tsunade bring in the file for the mission. Remember this information does not leave the room. Only you know about this training trip Shikamaru. This is suppose to be top secret."
After that, Jiraiya left. Naruto looked at Shikamaru and grinned. "ANOTHER MISSION! YES! I know I won't be in here for too long, so as soon as I am healed we can go!" Naruto exclaimed. Shikamaru just looked at Naruto.
'Just how the hell does he have so much energy right now? He just got back from a surgery. I am already exhausted. Another mission…Troublesome…..More importantly, Why is Naruto's training trip a secret?' he thought as he let out a sigh.
Meanwhile at another location in Konoha…..
Sakura was in her bed curled up in a ball. She was hoping that Naruto would come back with Sasuke. After all, he promised her didn't he? She trusted Naruto with her life. She trusted Naruto to keep his promise. She looked at the clock and realized that it was already two in the afternoon.
"I should get out of here," she muttered to herself sighing. She got up from bed and made her way downstairs. "Mom, I am going out!"
As soon as she got the approval, she was out the door. She just roamed around the streets of Konoha. She looked around the streets with empty eyes. Not the sparkling emerald green eyes everyone see everyday. No happiness. No joy. Only pain and sadness. One thing also showed in her eyes. Worries. She had to admit that she was more worried about Naruto than she was about Sasuke. She knew Naruto was strong, but after watching all of those time in the academy, she figured Sasuke might have defeated Naruto easily. She wanted Sasuke back, but not at the cost of Naruto's life.
She continued to roam around the streets of Konoha, until an ANBU agent popped out in front of her. "Sakura Haruno, you presence is need by the Hokage. Please meet in Naruto's hospital room."
Before Sakura could ask anything, the ANBU agent was gone. She had lots of questions. Is Sasuke back? Is Naruto ok? All of her questions will be answered soon as she quickly ran to the hospital.
Once she got to the hospital, she tried to find a nurse. She found one and ran up to her. "What room is Naruto Uzumaki in?" she asked.
"Room 218," the nurse replied. Sakura ran up the stairs to the second floor and began searching for the room. After a minute or two of searching, she found it. She was about to open the door until she heard voices. She could make out one of the voices as Shikamaru.
"I couldn't bring him back Obaa-san, " she heard a voice inside say. She recognized the voice. She looked down. Naruto couldn't bring Sasuke back? Tears wear threatening to fall. However, she reminded herself that she was a ninja. She couldn't show any emotion. She looked up with a small glare. She put her hand on the handles about to open it.
Inside the hospital room….
"So I ate miso ramen two days ago…..Maybe I should have a pork ramen today!" he told Tsunade. They have decided to move onto happier subject rather than talk about the failed mission. For Naruto, it was always ramen. Shikamaru just shook his head. Naruto's love for ramen is no secret. Even a blind man can see it.
"Talk about nothing but ramen. That's Naruto," Shikamaru said. Suddenly the door opened, which caught everybody's attention. They saw that it was a slightly pissed off Sakura. Tsunade didn't know what was going on or why Sakura seemed a little pissed off; Naruto was shaking a little bit. Shikamaru knew as well, but just chose not to say anything.
"Naruto!" Sakura said a little bit harshly. She made her way toward his bed and lifted up her hand.
'Oh no! SHE PISSED! SHE'S GONNA SLAP ME!' he thought. He closed his eyes, waiting for the slap to come. He saw this coming as soon as he realized he had failed to bring Sasuke back.
End of Chapter 1
How is it? Rate and Review please. May take a couple days for me to write up a chapter. I have a mission in mind but I have to see the names I want to add in it that's all. Most of the battle scene has already been written out. Let me know hwo you guys like it though. Until next time!