CHAPTER ONE

"AHH! Stupid cat!" Naruto growled as the cat continued to scratch his face. Kakashi walked out of the bushes while turning his headset off. "yoku dekimashita [1]" He said nonchalantly.

Sasuke looked away with a 'hmph' of a reply, while Sakura gazed at him lovingly. They returned the cat the her owner. The overweight woman squeezed the cat into a bone crushing hug. "Ohh! My cute little Tora-chan! I was so worried about you!" The woman fussed.'Sheesh, no wonder it ran away..' Sakura thought. The Hokage dismissed the woman and looked at his list of mission requests.

"Now, Kakashi's team 7, your next duty is babysitting an elder's grandson, shopping in the neighboring village, and helping with a potato garden," The third said, smoke coming out of his pipe in short puffs.

Naruto crossed his arms across his chest. "Tondemo nai![2], not another D rank mission! I want a more INCREDIBLE mission!" He yelled at the Hokage. Sasuke reluctantly had to agree with him. While both Sakura and Kakashi were shaking their heads in embarrassment and disappointment.

Iruka stood up in his chair and exclaimed," You idiot! Anata dake no shinjindesu![3] Everyone starts off with simple duties and works their way up!" The hokage pulled his hat over his face in annoyance when Iruka began speaking.

Leaning forward, Naruto yelled," Shikashi! Shikashi![4] We always get the crappiest possible duties!"Kakashi bopped Naruto angrily on the head. "Shizuka![5]" He growled.

The Hokage lifted his head. "Naruto, it seems I have to explain what these duties are all about. Kiku[6], everyday the village recieves numerous requests. From babysitting, to assassinations. Each request is written down on these lists and divided into A, B, C, D ranking based on difficulty. The village is also divided up based on skill. From Hokage, to Jounin, Chunin, and Genin. The missions are then handed out, and if completed we receive payment from a client. You recently became Genin, so D rank is perfect for you," He finished his long explanation to realize Naruto wasn't even listening.

"Here, if you want it so bad, I'll give you a C rank. It's a protection mission. Help Tazuna stay safe while he builds the bridge," The Hokage explained at last. After introducing Tazuna to them, team 7 set off. Sasuke rolled his eyes at the mission. This wouldn't help his skills. If he ever wanted to kill... That person.. He would need a higher rank.

Watching this on the television was a girl named Shin. When Sasuke appeared, she growled and threw a pillow at the unsuspecting television. Nearly knocking it over in the process. Her friend, Hikari, was sitting on the opposite side of the couch and gave Shin a small sigh. "Shin ni kuru[7], that won't help. Killing wasn't done yet," Hikari said calmly.

Shin looked at Sasuke again, and let out a sigh while shaking her head coldly. Half to herself, she said, "He really doesn't know how lucky he is with his life..."

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[1] Well done
[2] No way!
[3] You are just a rookie!
[4] But! But!
[5] Quiet you!
[6] Listen
[7] Come on Shin