This is going far better than I expected, Naruto thought, looking at the weapons in the blacksmith shop Sasuke and he were looking around in. The shopkeeper kept giving them both odd looks, but he was sure the guy was not expecting two academy students at this time of day.

Iruka-sensei is still following us. But, I wonder why he hasn't busted us yet? Naruto looked at where Iruka was hiding, well hidden on the streets outside to many people. Naruto would have not known his sensei was there if he had not spotted him tailing them from the academy. The Chunin was good when it came to stealth and tracking as Naruto found out the hard way.

"Naruto, what do you think of this sword?" Naruto bit his lip to keep from yelping. All due to a now sore ear caused by Sasuke pinching it. He looked at her for her cold persona to be up.

"Uh... It's okay," Naruto said, looking at the small kanata Sasuke was pointing at.

"Are you alright?" Sasuke leaned closer, making Naruto blush. Even though her face showed no emotions, her eyes were oddly filled to the brim with it. "You look pale."

"I'm fine. Just thinking about how screwed we are," Naruto sighed, looking at the various kunai and shuriken. But, then again, what kind of date is it when you train and then go shopping for new weapons?

"I told you to not focus on that," Sasuke snorted, focused on studying two kunai to see which one was better. The two kunai looked the same to Naruto. "Enjoy the moment. You're suppose to enjoy a date."

Easy for you to say. You're not the one who knows our sensei is hiding and can bust us any moment, Naruto thought, but kept his mouth shut. Sure, he has found Sasuke has been a lot of trouble since discovering the Uchiha was a girl. However, seeing the usually emotionless person actually enjoying herself was the only thing keeping him from raining on her parade. It just made him feel better seeing Sasuke actually happy instead of brooding.

Plus... She's cute when happy. A cute little devil kind of happy, Naruto thought, seeing Sasuke carefully studying shuriken with a glint in her eyes. The kind he has seen when guys were thinking of something evil to do. Or ready to beat the crap out of him in taijutsu and ninjutsu.

I'm not gonna live much longer if we keep dating, Naruto fought back a sigh as Sasuke found what she was looking for. She took the kunai and shuriken she wanted to the shop clerk to purchase them. Maybe if I ask Sakura-chan one more time, she might finally go out with me.

"Thinking of asking Haruno out?" Naruto jumped, shocked that Sasuke knew what he was thinking. "Don't even thinking about cheating on me. She lost her chance to score you and I am not sharing you." Sasuke smirked as Naruto glared at her.

"Oh, but I love to wear orange and you already called me an idiot," Naruto snarked as they left the shop.

"Though I agree orange is not suitable for a ninja, it works for casual clothing in the village for you," Sasuke was unable to hide the amused tone in her cold voice. "Also, you're probably only an idiot due to improper treatment. If I keep tutoring you, you'll become a genius in no time."

"Why does that feel more like a jab than a compliment?" Naruto sighed, "Plus, there's more to the orange than me liking it. I have good stealth and can use it even with wearing my favorite color," Naruto said, focusing up at the sky as he walked. "However, I know I am not good with jutsu, which is why I've been focusing on fighting as I got endurance and can take a beating.

"Orange is really noticeable color on any battlefield, so the enemy would go after me first for various reasons. While I fend off the enemy, my comrades can take advantage of the opening I made to attack. Well, basic plan wise without adding other issues in." Naruto looked at Sasuke with getting no reply. She was simply staring at him with a blank face. "What?"

"...I take back what I said. You're not an idiot who has been neglected. You're a genius who has been neglected. Are you really the so called real diamond in the rough I heard of?" Sasuke stated, making the blond uneasy as she studied him very closely. The curiosity and excitement in her eyes scaring Naruto.

"I don't think so," Naruto said, trying to move away from Sasuke. "Plus, it's not hard to realize there are ninja who can't do delicate missions like sneaking into a castle to steal important information or spy work. Those ninja help cover the fighting forces needed for rougher missions like taking out bandits and where muscle works better than brains."

"But, you got brains. Just need to use them," Naruto closed his eyes when Sasuke flicked his forehead.

"I am always using my-" Naruto ran into someone and stopped. He opened his eyes and instantly felt his mouth went dry. "-brain," Naruto squeaked, looking at his other sensei Mizuki right in the face. Worse, Mizuki had a foul look in his face. Ah, right, Iruka-sensei has been following us and Mizuki-sensei had to watch the classes they work together with alone today.

"Well now, can you explain to me why the deadlast and best student are skipping class together?" Mizuki asked, trying to hold back his anger. Not that the bloodlust coming off him was blocked and spreading fear through Naruto's body.

"Training. I wanted to see what would happen if I spent a while helping Naruto with his taijutsu," Sasuke answered, though Naruto noticed she was slightly trembling as well.

"Really?" Mizuki asked, though it did not sound like a question. "Yet, you skip classes just to tutor? Couldn't you done that after school?"

"I wanted to confirm a suspicion. I was going to discuss with Iruka with what I found with just tutoring Naruto over several hours in one subject," Sasuke sighed, trying to sound bored to hide her own fear. "It might actually save Iruka and you the issues you have with teaching Naruto."

"Well, too bad. I don't want to hear about it. With Iruka-sensei missing, I had to deal with the other troublemakers of the class alone. I am going to take you both back to the academy and enjoy giving you both detention." Mizuki smirked.

Ah, shit! He's in sadist mode! Naruto recoiled, remembering the last time he pranked Mizuki when he was really mad. He ended up having to do the invisible chair with a bunch of heavy books on his lap for two hours. I am so dead!

"Sorry. Try again tomorrow," Sasuke said, not emotion at all in her voice

"Huh?" Naruto looked at Sasuke just before a smokescreen covered the area. "What the-Mh!" Sasuke slammed her hand on his mouth before pointing up. Oh! Yeah!

"Dammit! I don't have time for this!" Mizuki roared, as he got out of the smokescreen. He looked around, only seeing shocked and annoyed people as the smokescreen cleared. Not a hair of Naruto or Sasuke was left on the streets. "I guess this is bound to happen when you have the best prankster team up with the best shinobi student." Mizuki said, keeping his anger in check. He did not want to go off on some civilians.

"Mizuki, what are you doing here?" Mizuki turned around to find Iruka walking up to him.

"Looking for you. Did you see where Uzumaki and Uchiha went? They just escape me with finding them skipping class." Mizuki huffed, crossing his arms in annoyance.

"No. I lost them after chasing them most of the day," Iruka sighed while shaking his head. "I don't know if to scold them or to congratulate them. To think Uchiha-san would get Naruto to skip school to be productive in his studies while Naruto helped Uchiha-san with his stealth."

"So, basically, Uchiha-san is turning the nuisance into a monster?" Mizuki asked, his face actually pale at the realization.

"I wouldn't call Naruto a nuisance," Iruka said before noticing the horror on Mizuki's face. "Oh, that is what you mean... Well, they will have to return to the academy eventually. I will deal with them. I rather nip it in the bud sooner than later, but need to think on how to keep from losing this great benefit. If Naruto finally gets his act together, he could be a good ninja with Uchiha-san's help."

"Thanks and agreed. Though, can you help me out with the paperwork back at the school since you ditched me with the class?" Mizuki huffed, glaring at his co-worker.

"Yes. In fact, I was about to head that way when I realized I was not going to catch them," Iruka said as both of them walked towards the academy. "I'll let them finish enjoying today, but the punishment will be harsh tomorrow."

"Heh. Serves them right for skipping when they should be in class," Mizuki chuckled, sending chills down the spines of Naruto and Sasuke. They watched from the roof they were hiding on as the two senseis disappeared into the streets.

"Whew. That was close," Sasuke chimed, relieved of escaping. "Let's go finish... Huh? Are you alright?" Sasuke asked, noticing Naruto laying on the roof and breathing deeply.

"I... just want to go home for today," Naruto said, letting the adrenaline flow out of his system. Let me have some peace and quiet before a die tomorrow.

"Ah... How about we get take out and go to my place? I have movies we can watch." Sasuke said, realizing how tired Naruto looked.

"That's actually the best idea you had as of late, Sasuke," Naruto got up, slumping his shoulders. "Let's do that. At least that is considered a real date."

"I was just wanting to make this day enjoyable and helpful," Sasuke pouted, looking down. "I thought guys like weapons and fighting."

"Sort of, but not training and shopping for weapons for a second date," Naruto sighed, though pondering what kind of punishment Iruka was going to give them tomorrow. No, enjoy the peace before final hour. Naruto shook his head before they both began to jump from roof to roof to her place for the rest of the day.

-The Next Day-

I should have known better! Naruto grumbled, walking into the school building far earlier than he normally would. Gripping his aching stomach as he headed for the classroom. My stomach has been killing me since midnight!

"N-Naruto?" Naruto looked up to see Sasuke also at the academy early. Her face slightly green and looking tired.

"You're stomach hurts, too?" Sasuke nodded before Naruto glared at her. "The red bean soup. How old was the red bean paste you used?"

"I don't know. I just had some," Sasuke whined, not looking well at all.

"That's why you check before you use it!" Naruto hissed, trying to keep from yelling and getting the teachers' attention. "No wondering we are suffering from food poisoning!"

"S-Should we go back home?... I'm feeling nausea," Sasuke said, leaning against the wall to keep her balance. In fact, she looked she could faint any moment.

"Most likely. Or the hospital," Naruto groaned, feeling the pain in his stomach build up even more. Okay, definitely need to go to hospital. Note to self, never eat Sasuke's cooking past simple ever again!

"Ah, Naruto, Uchiha-san,good morning. It is nice to see you two here so early," Naruto looked up to see Iruka standing before Sasuke and him. "I heard you two skip yesterday. That is against the rules and you two must realized that rule breakers must be punished."

"C-Can it wait till tomorrow?" Sasuke asked. However, Naruto looked down, holding his stomach. He was really hurting and he could not tell if it was constipation or his bowels about the blow.

"That's not how things work. You break the rules, you gotta pay for it. There's no delay in punishment," Iruka sighed, shaking his head. "Now, I won't be going too hard on you since you two were training yesterday. However, you two just can't skip school to be lovey-dovey. Also, I know about your relationship and want to-"

"Naruto!" Sasuke shouted as Naruto hit the floor face first.

"Huh? Naruto! Are you alright?" Iruka shouted while Naruto had his eyes closed, gritting his teeth in pain.

"...Sasuke..." Naruto grumbled as his senses began to dull. He heard Iruka panicking, getting him off the floor to move him elsewhere. He thought of only one thing before passing out from delayed food poisoning. You're gonna kill me.