Thank you so much for the reviews, it's really encouraging as a new fanfic writer to know that there are people that like what I am writing! I'll get the next chapter up as soon as I can but I'm rather busy revising for the January exams at the moment, so it might be a week or so. Thanks again. Blazing Aurora

Disclaimer: I don't own naruto in any way shape or form. I also don't own or have any say over any British organisations or armed forces. This is pure fiction.

'Japanese speaking'

'English speaking'

Normal thinking

Inner Sakura/ Kyuubi thinking

'What do you think?' The 10 ANBU ninja were assembled in the middle of the lake.

'They can barely defend themselves, it's no wonder they sent the mission request!' Lynx had been insulted for being female twice already and was in no mood to be charitable, 'I was stronger than they are when I was a weak pathetic genin!'

'It's true. I'm the weakest link of this squad and I could crush them without even thinking about it!' Cat was also slightly peeved it seemed.

'Don't belittle yourself! You can fight me at equal strength now for at least 5 hours!'Eagle put his arm around Cat's shoulders but was pulled up short by Snake.

'Eagle, you have no feelings or memories, there is no past or future only the mission…'

'Oh shove a sock in it Sai! The day you understand and respect emotions is the day Kakashi-sensai becomes female and walks around singing about Gai-sensai!'

Bear looked speculative about this, but Wolf had gone into a cold sweat and first aid had to be administered by Lynx.

'Fox you idiot! Either shut up or use the codenames!' Turning to Wolf, 'don't worry Wolf; I'm sure it'll never happen!'

'Hn' (Three guesses as to who said that!)

Meanwhile in a cell somewhere in London a man was restrained as his supposed master entered the gloomy depths of the hidden prison.

'You should never have held out on us you know.' The man speaking made it impossible for the prisoner to positively identify him by shining a bright light into his eyes and standing in the shadows. 'There are now 10 more of Konoha's finest ninja in this dimension; pretty soon you won't be needed anymore. We'll have a new source of data. Especially when we add the remaining members of the Akatsuki…'

'The Akatsuki… No! Not even you would be that reckless!'

'SILENCE!' The harsh blow had the prisoner reeling as he tried to regain his balance. 'Thanks to you; we have attacks that will work against your kind.'

Another voice slid in from the darkness, it had been impossible to spot him with his eyes; and due to the drugs he was under it was also not possible to use any of his ninja skills. Not even the most basic of jutsu. 'Sir! The data concerning the Konoha ninja's skills has just come in.'

'Excellent… Hmm, there's a wide range of skills here. This Fox seems interesting too. I'm going to have fun finding out what is so powerful about him and how to wield it!'

The prisoner was careful not to show it but his mind was working overtime. Fox? Oh Kami No! Naruto… Run!

The helicopter that landed at the SAS base in the Brecon Beacons was a marvel to the foreigners. It was a Griffon; small, light and nimble. Built for speed; but to be more precise, it flew. Only Raven in the group had consciously flown before and that had cost him greatly in chakra reserves every time he had done so.

'Gentlemen, I have the great pleasure in introducing you to the Konohan shinobi. From left to right, Snake, Lynx, Raven, Fox, the squad leader Wolf, Falcon, Bear, Cat, Eagle and Cub.' Captain Williams was in his element. 7 of the highest ranking men in England, and one of them was even his highest ranking superior in the SAS.

'Shinobi, this is the deputy prime minister Scott Hargent, the head of MI5, General Loughgood of the SAS, Air Marshal Gold, Admiral Higgson, General Tives and the minister for defence Andy Brown.'

'Thank you captain; you are dismissed.' The man identified as the general of the SAS opened the door before turning back to the fully assembled squad. 'We all need to discuss your offensive tactics, your battle plans and all of your possible attacks. We will also need you to remove your masks for identification.'

There was absolute silence from the shinobi, until Wolf stepped forward.

'Ok, firstly if you have been discussing your tactics and battle plans among unnecessary people, then it is small wonder you have failed to combat the Akatsuki. These aren't little genin general. The Akatsuki are the most dangerous ninja that the 5 ninja villages know of. All of them are S-class criminals in the Bingo book. Secondly; if you knew anything significant about ninja's, then you would know that the masks are a vital part of our ANBU uniform and are never taken off when on a mission.'

The SAS general was a bit dumbfounded by this, but was not about to push the point as all 10 of the shinobi had settled into a battle formation.

'Now if you don't mind we would like to get on with the mission. We've completed all of your tests and we are achieving nothing by sitting here idly!'

'Hn… So be it!' He said before walking out of the room. Followed by the rest of the company one by one until only the head of MI5 remained.

'My organisation is responsible for intelligence inside of British borders. We are the people you need to come to for information; but we will inform you of most of the details anyhow…' Before walking out of the room himself.

'Um, Wolf-senpai; you know we will follow your orders regardless… but wasn't that a bit OTT?'