Dear DJ,
Hey like what I did there? Diary/Journal? Haha! Well, this must be a short entry for I am leaving to the village hidden in the sand on official business with the Kazekage. Can you believe I'll see Gaara again? It's been like a month right? Seems short but the time is only stretched and wasted (well not wasted, time should be used wisely every waking moment and as sparingly as possible, that's what Gai sensei says) by training. But I do very much enjoy training!
I have decided to bring you with also DJ. I was hesitant at first but an entire month with no one who will listen to me? I do not think I will be able to bear it! There is also the possibility the trip could take longer than expected. Its not common, but it does happen and I do not wish to be sitting alone with 'pent up emotions' as Naruto so blantly puts it.
Do I have pent up emotions? I truly hadn't thought so…
Well excuse me DJ but I must continue to pack!
Lee continued to pack the remaining items he would need to survive the month, DJ included. DJ was just a small black book that looked much like one a Jounin would carry reports in, that's why he was so hesitant but he decided if he kept it close no one will find it. He also packed various suits (all green) and a toothbrush and hairbrush. He also packed some extra wrappings in case his got damaged.
He was leaving in about an hour and was to arrive at Sunagakure by nightfall two days from now, of course with his speed, he could arrive by nightfall of tonight. Maybe even a lot earlier if he took off the weights.
The Taijutsu user only had an hour to prepare but he was already well beyond packed. So he decided to go by a cup of instant ramen for Naruto, knowing him he would begin complaining about being hungry before they had even left the leaf village… better make it five in that case.
Naruto on the hand was still going lazily about his day, completely forgetting about the mission until he spotted Lee all packed and ready to go. At that he rushed home and shoved various artifacts of clothing and other items into his backpack.
Sakura was busy perfecting her new healing technique and had just finished and was know finishing packing. This technique may just be used later on in the story.
Kakashi sense was, as usual, hidden somewhere in the trees reading his favorite novel for the third time. Savoring every moment he got and every word there was. He was, in fact, packed and ready but had no supplies with him. Kakashi had already sent a shadow clone two days in advance to drop off his things to the Kazekage and the illusion had just poofed back into his head showing the journey and arrival. It also showed that he was attacked but made it out cleanly with no harm done.
Lee enjoyed moments like this. Where it was nothing but him and the rising sun. He sat just outside the village, on a hill that overlooked the vast spaces of land that was untouched by anyone. He rested on his overly stuffed backpack and waited for Naruto to yell at him to come down. He still has about an hour and he found himself between sleep and consciousness within three minutes. He slowly gave in but not before seeing the sun rays light coming slowly up out of the ground to bathe him in the warm morning light.
In the hour that was still there, Lee slept while Naruto scurried, and Sakura perfected while Kakashi read.
Lee had a most unusual dream about a psychotic redhead who could only be soothed by him but just when it seemed to be getting interesting Naruto decided to turn him over causing the poor sleep ridden Lee to roll down the hill, into a tree.
And so, the trip to Suna began.
