Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto and Double Arts.

Summary: When team 7 was called on a simple C-rank mission they were not expecting a result like this. During the C-rank mission while chasing after the bandits, Naruto run into a mysterious white hair girl, who was on the floor, coughing blood. Being who he was Naruto ran up to the girl, and when they came into contact their lives changed forever… AU. Story happens before Zabuza Arc. NarutoXOC

A/N: I decided to put this out since it was so short, expect the next chapter to come slower. Enjoy the last of the introduction and training arc. Next chapter the action begins and Double Arts is revealed.

Double Arts

Chapter 3: Past revealed under the moonlight

Early in the morning Naruto's head was perked up by a knock on the door. Naruto was the only one awake than, being kept up by Yuki's wild sleeping habits. At this rate, Naruto was going to die to the ferocious beating from Yuki before he even becomes Hokage. Naruto moved over to Yuki before shaking her shoulder gently. "Yuki, wake up, there is someone at the door," Naruto said softly.

WHAM as their connected hands slammed into Naruto's right eye. "Idiot!" Yuki yelled in her sleep.

Naruto yelp softly in pain, "I must be a masochist of some kind, actually wanting to face this kind of pain every single day of my life," Naruto whispered softly to himself.

Yuki stirred awake slowly, as she sat up yawning. "Good morning Naruto," Yuki said turning towards Naruto before gasping in shock. "Your eye, it's bruised," Yuki announced worried.

"Not a problem, it'll heal soon," Naruto said. "Besides that, we have someone at the door," Naruto added pointing to the knocking at the door.

The two got up, hands still wrapped in ropes, as they walked over to the door. Yuki was busy trying to fix her bed hair as Naruto turned the knob, opening the door slightly to peek outside. Outside the door of Naruto's apartment stood Kurenai, Kiba, Hinata and Shino. Kiba noticed Naruto's face poking out, and laughed. "What the hell, why is your eye bruised," Kiba asked.

Akamaru barked in agreement on his perch on top of Kiba's head.

"That's not funny, Kiba-kun, Akamaru-kun" Hinata said softly.

"Is it people you know, Naruto?" Yuki asked curiously as she poked her head out from behind Naruto, peeking past his shoulder.

Kiba stopped laughing in an instant, as he stared between Naruto and the mysterious white haired girl in shock, "Na-naruto and a girl in an apartment alone?!" Kiba stuttered out in complete shock.

"Na-naruto-kun," Hinata whispered softly to herself in complete shock.

"The mission report stated that we were to teach Naruto and Yuki-san how to dance, surely this is expected," Shino said emotionlessly.

Giving Hinata a small worried glance Kurenai spoke up, "Uzumaki Naruto, the Hokage sent us here to instruct you in the art of dancing."

"I see, I'm sorry, please come in, the apartment is very messy though," Naruto said swinging the door open.

The first thing team 8 noticed was that Naruto and Yuki were holding hands, but it was also bounded rather awkwardly and tightly by ropes. Naruto and Yuki led team 8 into the small apartment, towards the kitchen. Team 8 could see two futon laid out on the floor, signifying that the two was sleeping close together, albeit a small divider was placed in between the two futons. The kitchen only had four seats, in which Naruto, Yuki, Kiba and Hinata took. Shino and Kurenai stood as they began briefing over the mission. Kiba started first, being the loudest, and the most curious besides Hinata. "Naruto, who's the cutey?" Kiba asked.

"This is Hikari Yuki, she is well, my partner now I guess," Naruto replied sounding unsure, looking at Yuki for help.

"I don't know how to answer so why don't you just give the blunt answer you gave to Ino-san, Shikamaru-kun, Chouji-kun and Asuma-san," Yuki replied.

"Ah, well, I guess I'm her saviour too, she'll die if I don't hold onto her hands," Naruto added.

Are they for real? Kurenai thought to herself with one raised eyebrow.

That's just stupid, who are they fooling? Kiba thought.

Is that so, as expected of Naruto-kun. Hinata thought to herself.

As expected of Naruto, I guess. Shino thought silently to himself.

Seeing the serious look on Yuki and Naruto's face Kiba asked, "You guys are serious?"

"Why wouldn't we be?" Naruto asked.

"But that's just absurd, surely you can't be serious, I mean, there is no way holding hands can prevent death, especially with no logical explanation," Kiba reasoned.

"Kiba-san, is it," Yuki began as Kiba nodded in reply. "I assure you there is a reasonable explanation, but, it is classified information, as of right now we can not give you the answer to that question," Yuki replied calmly, remembering what Naruto told her about his role as a jinchuuriki being kept a secret from the younger generation.

"I-I see," Kiba said at Yuki's answer. "U-um, may I ask the reason why you guys are learning how to dance? Besides that, I heard you're giving up missions for training, Naruto, why?"

Hinata listened closely with interest; after all, this was something concerning her precious Naruto-kun. Kurenai was interested too, as was Shino, although his expression and posture would never suggest as such. "Hmm, we're trying to learn how to fight together while still holding hands, so Kakashi-sensei told us to learn how to dance, quote he, to learn to move as one," Naruto replied. "As for the reason I'm dropping missions, I can't fight while holding onto Yuki's hand, so I decided I needed to do training before I rejoin the team."

"Wait, Naruto, you don't mean you're trying to become a ninja despite having to fight with the handicap of holding onto Yuki-san's hand as well, are you?" Kurenai spoke up in surprised.

"Yuki is not a handicap, and I intend to do such a thing, not only that, I intend to become Hokage," Naruto replied seriously.

"I see, you really can't let go of each other's hands, I understand, we won't question you anymore, let's get on with your training," Kurenai said.

"Thank you, Kurenai-sensei," Naruto and Yuki said thankfully in unison, as they both stood up and bowed in gratitude.

"There is no need to thank me, this is a mission after all, really, if anyone, you should thank these three who is coming along with us," Kurenai said.

"Right, Thank you, Kiba, Shino, and Hinata-chan," Naruto said to each of them.

"Thank you, Kiba-san, Shino-san and Hinata-san," Yuki followed right after.

"It's no problem, right, Hinata?" Kiba asked.

"A-ah, yeah," Hinata replied.

Shino simply nodded in their direction, indicating that he accepted their thanks. "You know, I never knew team missions started this early," Naruto said thoughtfully.

"What are you talking about, Naruto, team missions always starts at six, it's the same with any other team," Kiba said, looking at Naruto as if he grew a second head.

"Wh-what, that lazy ass Kakashi-sensei! No wonder we have to do missions at such an abnormal rate, I knew something was going on, to think he missed three hours of mission time!" Naruto yelled out angrily.

That sounds like Kakashi alright. Kurenai though with a sweat drop, remembering all the times Kakashi was late for missions.

Suddenly, Naruto's stomach began to grumble. "Um, will it be fine if we ate breakfast first?" Naruto asked.

"Sure, we haven't eaten yet as well," Kurenai replied.

"Right let's go to Ich-," Naruto began before Yuki hurriedly interrupted.

"Kurenai-sensei, why don't you choose where we eat," Yuki interrupted with a huff, having managed to stop from having to eat more ramen.

"Oh sure, I know a good shop I go often with my friend," Kurenai said.

"Does it have ramen?" Naruto asked.

"I'm not sure, it might," Kurenai said as Yuki let out a breath of relief she was holding.

"Yuki, why does it seem like you don't want to eat ramen," Naruto asked with narrowed eyes.

"That's because I don't, I've eaten ramen for the last 2 days, anymore and I'll get sick for sure," Yuki replied bluntly.

"That won't happen, I've only been eating ramen since I was a kid," Naruto retorted.

"Kurenai-sensei is nice enough to use her free time to help us learn. How could you refuse to let her choose what to eat," Yuki said.

"Fi-fine, just for breakfast!" Naruto said with a frown.

"Yes!" Yuki said pumping her arm in a small guts pose at her victory, team 8 watched with sweat drops, unsure what was going on.

"We'll get going as soon as we get prepared," Naruto said as he dragged Yuki to the bags of clothes, as the two picked up their set of outfit, got rid of the ropes binding their hands and headed into the washroom.

Team 8 watched silently. "You don't think they," Kiba said somewhat red in the face.

"Naruto-kun wouldn't do that," Hinata said quickly.

"Yeah, but Yuki-chan might," Kiba said as Hinata got worried.

"I highly doubt it, that divider was most likely set up by Yuki-san, it is reasonable to believe she isn't that open of a girl," Shino spoke up.

It took about 10 minutes, as the two exited the bath room with Naruto complaining. "How can it take that long to change your clothes and get yourself prepared, seriously," Naruto muttered as he and Yuki walked out of the bath room.

"That wasn't long, what you were doing was just too short, I happen to be normal," Yuki replied as the two glared briefly at each other before turning away with a huff.

"Um, shall we get going?" Kurenai asked.

"Yeah, I'm sorry that took an hour," Naruto gritted out.

"That was hardly an hour, I doubt it was even fifteen minutes," Yuki shot back.

The group followed Kurenai to the restaurant she suggested for breakfast. Taking a seat, Naruto began to scan the menu. "The-there isn't ramen," Naruto stated with a large frown.

"Isn't that good, now you can eat something healthy for once," Yuki said, as Naruto glared at her.

"U-um, Na-naruto-kun, I thi-think Yuki-chan is right, eating too much ramen is unhealthy," Hinata said stuttering and nervous.

"Hmph, fine, I'll eat something else, just because Hinata-chan said so," Naruto said with a huff as he scanned the menu. This time it was Yuki's turn to glare briefly at Naruto.

It's like a war zone on that side of the table. Kiba thought to himself, noticing the tension between Naruto and Yuki.

The group ordered and began talking, Kiba, being the curious one asked how Naruto and Yuki met. Naruto began telling the story of the meeting between him and Yuki yet again. "Hahaha, you screwed up big time, as expected of the dead last," Kiba said laughing at Naruto's tale. "Right boy?" Kiba said, asking Akamaru. Akamaru barked in agreement.

"Kiba-kun, that's not nice," Hinata said softly.

"Haha, but he went and almost screwed up the mission, as expected of Naruto, I guess," Kiba replied, still laughing.

"He-hey, shut up, I would have caught up to them if Yuki wasn't lying on the floor than," Naruto retorted.

"So you're saying it's my fault you messed up?" Yuki asked calmly.

"Y-," Naruto began before stopping. This is one of those times where I say something stupid and piss off Yuki, better think it through first. Naruto thought. "N-no, it was my fault," Naruto admitted, as Kiba laughed, but Naruto smiled a little when he noticed Yuki's smile.

Those two might be closer than I first thought. Kurenai thought as she noticed the brief exchange of smile.

Naruto-kun… Hinata thought to herself, seeing the exchange between Yuki and Naruto.

The meal continued in peace, even Kiba noticed the fact there was less tension between Yuki and Naruto now. Did something happen? Kiba thought silently to himself before shrugging as he continued eating.

After the meal and the bill, the group left the restaurant and made their way to the training field where the lessons will begin. Arriving at the large plane, Naruto and Yuki stood before team 8, as they prepared to receive their instruction.

"Um, Kurenai-sensei, will you be teaching us?" Naruto asked.

"Nope, team 8 was chosen for this mission, because Hinata, Kiba and Shino all know how to dance, as they are from one of the many Konoha clans," Kurenai replied. "Not that I don't know, but I'll just stay back and watch, while they instruct you," Kurenai added.

"Right, Hinata, let's go!" Kiba said with a grin.

"U-um, i-I don't th-think I can dance that well," Hinata replied nervously, poking and twirling her two index fingers.

"I'm sure you're great at it, besides, there is no way in hell I'm dancing with Shino," Kiba encouraged.

"Hmph, I wouldn't want to dance with you either, Kiba," Shino quipped softly.

"Shut it, bug boy," Kiba replied.

"U-um, I don't think I can do it," Hinata said yet again.

"Hinata-chan, I'm sure you'll be great, way better than dog breath over there," Naruto said loudly giving Hinata a foxy grin and thumbs up.

Hinata blushed heavily at the praise as she nodded timidly. Yuki noticed Hinata's reaction to Naruto's praise. Could Hinata-chan possibly have a crush on this idiot? Yuki thought to herself, as she stared at Hinata, before glancing at Naruto from the corner of her eyes. Well, he seems absolutely clueless, but than again, he is probably the densest person I've ever seen. I guess I'm glad that there are others that can see him for who he is. My presence around Naruto might have ruined any chance they have together, some how I feel like I destroyed something that could potentially be beautiful. Yuki continued thinking, a frown on her face.

"Hey, Yuki, are you paying attention?" Naruto asked loudly snapping Yuki out of her thoughts.

"Wh-, sorry, I wasn't paying attention," Yuki replied softly as she turned back to Kiba and Hinata, as the two slowly began to instruct them step by step the basics of dancing. (A/N: They're learning how to Waltz)

Naruto and Yuki got into the exact stance and position as Hinata and Kiba, before the two clumsily began to imitate their steps. The two of them took three steps before Naruto stepped onto Yuki's foot. "Sorry," Naruto said.

"It's no problem, it'll be abnormal for us to get it on our first try anyways," Yuki reassured.

"You guys just need to start off slow, you'll slowly get the rhythm with practice," Kurenai said.

"Yes, Kurenai-sensei," Naruto and Yuki replied in unison.

The rest of the day, till 5, the two danced and danced and danced some more and they were steadily improving. They were moving slowly, but they were no longer tripping or stepping onto each other's feet. "You guys have the basic form down, I can see the vast improvement in your movements, you just need to keep practicing and build up that rhythm," Kurenai said, Yuki and Naruto was on the floor, both rubbing their sore legs with their free hands. "Our mission to teach you guys the basic ends today, so good luck with the rest of your training, if you need anymore help I'll be happy to help," Kurenai continued.

Naruto and Yuki stood up before bowing, "Thank you for everything today, Kurenai-sensei, Kiba(-san), Shino(-san) and Hinata-chan," The two said, bowing once each to team 8.

"Hey, no problem, but you better be stronger the next time I see you, Naruto, I didn't spend a whole day for nothing," Kiba said with a grin. Akamaru barked in agreement.

"Of course," Naruto said as the two hit each other's knuckle with a grin.

"N-naruto-kun, good luck, Yuki-chan too," Hinata said nervously.

"We'll make you proud, Hinata-chan," Naruto replied as Yuki nodded.

Shino gave the two a nod, as the two smiled back. They knew it was Shino's way of saying good luck. "Will you guys be continuing?" Kurenai asked.

"Yeah, we want to get as much training done as possible," Naruto replied.

"Very well, make sure not to over work yourself, alright?"

"Yes, Kurenai-sensei," Naruto and Yuki replied

"Good, we'll be going now, see you guys later," Kurenai said.

"See you later," Kiba said one last time.

"See you guys," Naruto and Yuki replied with a wave as team 8 left. "So, you ready to continue?" Naruto asked.

"Ready when you are," Yuki replied.

The two began dancing as they started talking. "You know, I don't even know that much about you, tell me about yourself, before I met you" Naruto said sounding curious.

"Hmm, my life isn't that exciting, but I guess I'll try to tell you what I can," Yuki replied with a thoughtful look. "Where to begin," Yuki whispered softly to herself. "I don't remember the details very well, but, I do remember I used to live in a small wooden house by a small lake with my parents," Yuki began with a reminiscing smile. "I never met my grandparents, they passed away shortly after I was born, my father was a ninja as you already know, and he was a jounin from Kumo. I remember we moved around often because my father left Kumo to be with my mother, he became a missing-nin. I don't remember how exactly he looked, I was still young than, but I do remember I admired my father, he was strong, brave, and he was kind, he never treated my mother and I bad, although he knew of our origin. He could have lived a long life, but he sacrificed bits and bits of it to prolong my mother's, in the end he passed away before my mother," Yuki continued with a solemn expression.

Naruto's expression softens but he kept quiet as Yuki continued her tale. The pair never stopped dancing and slowly they were getting used to the feeling, despite moving slowly.

"My mother was beautiful, she was kind, she was gentle, and I remember I always dreamed to grow up into someone like her. In every village we visited my mother would be the one at home, she would teach me to write, to read and she taught me to fight, I think the reason she did it when I was at such a young age was because she knew my father and her time on earth was short. I guess it was her way of protecting me. I still remember how tough the training was for a small child like me, I remember deep inside that I wish that I could play around like the village children my age. My mother was always kind and gentle, but I never dared complain to her, because she gave off this aura that screamed 'no non-sense'," Yuki continued finishing with a small giggle. "Now that I think about it, that's a little contradictory isn't it? How could she both be kind and gentle, yet have an aura that frighten little children," Yuki added.

"Yeah, I guess it is a little," Naruto replied with a soft smile as the two stared at each other.

Yuki blushed slightly as she drops her head down and continued. "Hmm, where was I, right, my mother taught me everything while my father went to work in the villages to bring food onto our table. Life was peaceful, it was a little tough with all the training, but at the end of the day it was all good, I guess. Things began to change when I was 5. My father passed away during that year, on February 23. Someday, can we go visit their graves? I want to change the flowers around it," Yuki said pausing to ask Naruto.

"That's a stupid question, of course we'll go," Naruto said with a grin, as Yuki returned it.

"Shortly after my father's death, my mother soon fell ill as well. It wasn't until my sixth birthday that she became so ill that she was no longer able to move from her bed. The village we were at was kind, everyone worked together and hired a great medic, but even than, my mother's curse was at it's limits, there was no chance for survival, unless she were to use Dorein on humans to prolong her death. My mother swore to never use that move after my father's death, and soon she succumb to the power of the curse and passed away. I cried a lot on the day of her passing, I cried even more at her funeral, perhaps even more than when my father passed away. Maybe it was because I realized that at that moment on, I was an orphan, and I was alone. But I had the love from the villagers, who looked after me like I was their own daughter, so I wasn't as alone as I thought. My loneliness can hardly compare to your own," Yuki paused as she gave Naruto's hand a comforting squeeze.

"Hahahaha, that's not true, sure I was alone, but at least I never experienced the pain of losing my parents, that must be very tough," Naruto said, trying to laugh off the matter, but the two stopped dancing when Yuki took a small step forward and placed her head on Naruto's shoulder.

"You idiot, don't try to laugh it off," Yuki whispered softly.

"I-it was tough, everyday felt like hell to me, I cried a lot, looking back now, I'm surprised I didn't crack under all the hate," Naruto muttered softly and honestly as he placed his head on Yuki's shoulder, the hand on her waist moving to the small of her back and pushing her closer, as the two hug awkwardly. The two remained in the same position for about a minute before Yuki's eyes widened in shock, as she took a step back, still making sure to hold on to Naruto's hand.

"So-sorry, I got a little too close," Yuki said embarrassed, she was red on the face.

"Not at all, I think I needed that," Naruto replied with a smile. "Shall we keep dancing? You still have to finish your story."

"Ye-yeah," Yuki said. When Naruto isn't acting like an idiot and act more mature, he's like a different person. Yuki thought to herself. "Well, my life became pretty boring than, there isn't much to add onto it. As you know, I kept up my training after my mother's death, the villagers looked after me, and I befriended many of the children, some you saw before we left the village. I guess the most interesting thing that happened the last few years is at the age of ten. I was born with black hair, inherited from my father, I don't know if it was the curse or what, but at the age of ten, my hair suddenly lost all its color, becoming the snow white you see today. The years after that, the curse began acting up, perhaps the lost of my natural hair color was the first step, but I began to grow weaker, I grew sick, and three years later, I was near death, until the day I found you, no, you found me," Yuki finished with a small pant. "Hehe, my throat is a little sore after all that talking," Yuki said softly.

"Hmm, you sure sound like a vampire to me, don't tell me you hate sunlight too," Naruto said with a foxy grin.

"Not at all, but now that you mention it, I remember my mother saying how much she hates the sunlight, maybe you aren't that far off with that suggestion. I guess I lucked out," Yuki replied with a grin. "S-so um, could you tell me your past?" Yuki asked softly, sounding a little nervous.

"A-ah, look at the sky, we've been dancing for so long we've lost track of time, we should go eat dinner," Naruto said hurriedly changing the topic as he looked up into the sky. "I'll tell you another time," Naruto added.

"Ah, sure," Yuki said softly. I see, he doesn't want to bring it up, I won't push him than. Yuki thought.

The two had danced till the sun was down, and the sky was turning black. They made their way slowly back to the village for dinner. "My legs have never ached this much before," Yuki said as the two walked through the streets.

"Yeah, this is worse than running a lap around the village," Naruto agreed.

"I can't wait to get a nice shower," Yuki said with a yawn. "By the way, isn't this path the way towards Ichiraku's ramen," Yuki asked.

"Yeah, we're going there right now," Naruto said before he was pulled back by Yuki who stopped in her tracks.

"Naruto, I won't ask for much, bu-but, can we alternate the days between eating ramen and eating something else?" Yuki asked softly.

"No wa-," Naruto was about to reply before stopping when he noticed Yuki's teary eyes staring back at him. "Th-that's not fair," Naruto said taking a step back. Naruto bit his lips and tried to look away, but Yuki followed after him, staring at him with those damn eyes of hers. "Fi-fine, we'll eat some place else today!" Naruto said with a loud sigh.

"Yay, I lo-," Yuki began before stopping, "You're the best," Yuki corrected herself. But Naruto was no longer paying attention as he was grumbling to himself, berating himself for giving in so easily. I'm so stupid, what's the point of getting embarrassed over saying something like that Yuki thought as she walked along side Naruto.

The two went to the restaurant they ate with team 8 earlier in the morning, as it was the only shop Yuki knows beside Ichiraku.

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In another place within Konoha, a bar where all chunin and jounin frequents, Kakashi was sitting in a corner with Asuma while reading his favourite little orange book. "Kakashi, I heard that your team is missing a member," Asuma said trying to start a conversation with the silent copy-nin.

"Hmm, yeah, Naruto is currently taking a month break," Kakashi replied without looking up from the book.

"Could it have-," Asuma began before a loud voice interrupted him.

"My eternal rival, Kakashi, how can you read that type of book in this bar when you should be enjoying yourself?" A loud voice yelled out. "I challenge you, to a drinking match!"

"Did you say something?" Kakashi asked calmly, looking up from his book.

"Ohh, how hip you are my eternal rival!" The man had a bowl hair cut, very thick eyebrows and was wearing a tight green spandex. He is Maito Gai, the green beast of Konoha, a famous taijutsu expert.

Asuma sweat drop as Gai continued to yell nonsense, and Kakashi continued to read without listening to him. Gai soon took a seat at the table, now slightly more silent. The ringing of a bell signalled another patron as Asuma took a look. "Hey Kurenai, over here," Asuma said with a wave towards the black haired jounin.

When Kurenai took a seat, Kakashi looked up from his book. "How did their training go?" Kakashi asked Kurenai.

"Very well, by the time I left they were already dancing within rhythm, albeit a little slow, give them a day or two and they'll have it down perfectly," Kurenai replied.

Gai and Asuma looked confused at the exchange between the two jounin. "Um, mind if I ask what you two are talking about?" Asuma asked.

"Team 8 and I, we were given the mission to teach Naruto and Yuki to dance," Kurenai explained.

"Yuki, that's the girl with Naruto, right? Naruto said they couldn't let each other's hands go or she'll die," Asuma said.

"Hahaha, youth, what an interesting student you have, Kakashi," Gai said with a chuckle. "But surely he is joking."

"I don't think so Gai, the reason Naruto is learning to dance is because he intends to fight while holding onto this girl's hand," Kurenai replied.

"Naruto is not joking, if he lets go of Yuki's hand, she will die within a day, that I have no doubt," Kakashi replied. "And before I continue, Kurenai, I told you smut is knowledge, where do you think I came up with the idea of learning rhythm by dancing," Kakashi said with a small chuckle.

Kurenai glared at Kakashi. "As if trash like that could ever be knowledge," Kurenai retorted, vein throbbing on her forehead.

"Anyways, I have given Naruto and Yuki a month to create a style of fighting while handing each other's hand. I believe if it's them, they will surprise me. Naruto is Konoha's number one surprising ninja after all," Kakashi said with confidence.

"Hmm, learning to fight while holding the hands of another, Naruto-kun's fire of youth burns brightly," Gai said with fire in his eyes.

"What do you intend to do after his month is up?" Asuma asked.

"I will spar against them. Naruto said he will become stronger than he ever was than when he was alone, and that was the condition. If Naruto is able to become stronger he will remain as a ninja, if he does fail, I will personally request for the Hokage to retire him," Kakashi said.

"Th-that's crazy, Kakashi. Surely you know how hard it is to learn taijutsu and become proficient at it. But for Naruto and Yuki, they will have to create their own style from scratch, surely one month is not enough," Gai said in complete shock.

"I agree, that is asking too much Kakashi," Asuma and Kurenai agreed.

"Believe in Naruto and Yuki, they will surprise the ninja world, at least that's the feeling I get when I see them," Kakashi replied calmly.

"I see, I won't question your judgement my eternal rival, but I wish to witness this spar, I want my team to see it too, surely it will serve to inspire them to work harder than even before," Gai said.

"Yeah, I'm sure my team would want to see the result of their training, they did help their training," Kurenai added.

"If they do complete their training, I want Shikamaru, Chouji and Ino to see them, it might get them to try harder in their training," Asuma said with a nod.

"Very well, let's hope my feeling isn't wrong," Kakashi said before turning back to his book.

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Preview for Chapter 3: The results of our training… we'll blow their expectations away!

A/N: I must say I suck at writing scenes like that whole comfort scene near the end. Oh well, hopefully it doesn't get passed off as too darn corny. However, I did enjoy writing this chapter and to flesh out Yuki's past. Hinata's meeting with Yuki. I tried to keep it reasonably in her character, so I hope no one expected full blown jealousy or anything. Until next chapter!