NARUTO AND ALL THINGS RELATED BELONG TO MASASHI KISHIMOTO. I OWN THIS STORY AND ANY CHARACRTERS I CREATE.


Got a few reviews but not many, so this will be the last chapter until that changes

Sorry for the long gap in updates but I've lost interest in writing since I've been getting few reviews and then GTA V came out and that was all she wrote...Also the new Pokémon game


Like before Combat will be skipped since i suck at writing them

THIS CHAPTER MAY BE TAKING DOWN AND MADE LONGER. see bottom for reason


Chapter 8 may be up today or tomorrow


Chapter 7: Events Unfold


The group of Leaf Chūnin looked at Kankuro like he had three heads, then they looked at Temari who nodded in confirmation. The three leaf Shinobi are surprised someone as young as Gaara could be appointed a Kage, this proved that Gaara had changed from the killer boy from the Chunin Exams to a young man capable of being a leader.

"It is only a possibility that I will become Kazekage" Gaara states "The Rouge who stole our villages forbidden scroll is Hisagi Satoru and he was the lead runner until he defected" Gaara begins "If i can either kill or capture him and return the scroll then i will be nominated to become Kazekage" he finishes.

"So us three getting picked is more than a coincidence" Naruto thinks "The three of us were responsible for taking these guys down during the invasion" he adds "So what can you tell us about this Hisagi guy?" Naruto asks.

"He is a Wind and Fire style Jounin level Shinobi" Temari begins "He has Brown hair and Tanned skin, he is a tall man in his mid 20's and wears the standard Shinobi attire for our village" she continues "He also carries a Fan on his back like mine only it is blue" she finishes "His base of operations is not too far from this cafe" she adds.

"Clever, using a building with many potential innocent casualties to restrict or force in attacking" Shikamaru scratches his chin "I'll need to see the building myself before i can come up with a solid strategy" he says.

"I'll bet they will have guards for me to interrogate if needed" Sasuke says "What kind of forces does Hisagi have?" He asks while using his sharingan to check for different Chakra signatures.

"We can't be sure but it is likely a group of Mercenaries" Gaara replies "He may also have a few Chūnin as well" he adds as two men come from the building to relieve the current guards at the door.

"If we can isolate a mercenary and have Sasuke place him under a Genjutsu, then i can place a Marking on him which will be my ticket in" Naruto suggests "Once in i can locate the scroll and mark it before 'Getting caught' and leading them all out side" he adds

"Into an ambush" Shikamaru finishes "then i could use my Shadow manipulation to restrain the Merc's" he adds. "I'm timing to see how long the shifts are at the front door" he says after seeing the switching of the guards. "We maybe able to find an opening that way" he explains

"So you plan on taking the mercenaries leaving Hisagi to the 3 of us"Gaara says "That's a lot for the three of you to handle" Gaara states "Why?" he asks.

"The Mercenaries have nothing to do with your village so us taking them out is fine but" Naruto begins "If we help you guys take out the guy who was going to be Kazekage" he trails off.

"It will make you look weak in the eyes of the other villages" Sasuke continues "Then that could lead to a war" He adds.

"And seeing as the Leaf and Sand are Allies we'd be dragged into the conflict too" Shikamaru says "And that would be troublesome" he finishes.

"Okay enough talk. Let's just get this mission underway and we can see what strategy would work best" Kankuro states and the group run off into the town to find the Missing-Nin's headquarters.


Back in the Leaf


Sakura is currently on her break, she has spent the last hour and a half showing Students of the Academy who are interested in becoming medic Shinobi her responsibilities as a Medic-Nin so they could get a feel on the daily routine of a Medic, the students are currently eating their lunches while talking about kid stuff...which made Sakura feel old. Among the students was Hiro Hatake the Daughter of her Sensei's, she seems to be following in her Mothers foot-steps having answered every question Sakura asked. Hiro is now 7 years old, she is the top female in the school, her brother Obito however is the image of his father when it comes to being a Shinobi as he will be graduating next year at 8 years of age. Sakura was watching Hiro laughing away with her friends as she felt someone tap her on the shoulder, turning around she is greeted with the familiar face of her Sensei Rin.

"So...how's my little girl?" Rin asks, Rin is now a senior Doctor at the Hospital...she is also 4 months pregnant with her and Kakashi's third child, she had told Sakura that the baby is a boy and that They are thinking of naming him after Kakashi's father and the kids Grandfather Sakumo 'The White Fang'.

"She's amazing, she has a future in this field" Sakura says and Rin smiles "Of course with you as her mother and" she is cut off by Rin.

"And you as her Sensei Sakura" Rin smiles as Sakura's eyes widen slightly "I can think of no better person than you" Rin affirms her decision to make Sakura Hiro's Sensei. "Besides my daughter loves you like family" she adds and Sakura feels old again.

"She's like the kid sister or niece I've always wanted" Sakura smiles and looks at her watch "Lunch break is over line up outside and I'll show you where the library is" Sakura says to the students who rush to the corridor "See you later Rin Sensei" Sakura bows.

"i hope so Sakura" Rin smiles and begins to walk away "Oh...and make sure to say hello the Naruto for me, i hear he visits you in your room...a lot" Rin smirks seeing Sakura turn crimson before scurrying to the students "She's growing up fast" Rin thinks to herself before beginning her rounds.


Back with the Sand and Leaf teams


They went to the roof opposite to the target building, they noticed there where boxes being unloaded at the front, each box had the Sand Village Crest on them. Naruto, Sasuke and Shikamaru turn to the Sand siblings.

"Those are the supplies of equipment that went missing" Kankuro states in a stunned tone "3 Chūnin where killed as a result" he adds.

"That bastard" Temari glares "He's planning an attack" she says "but on who?" she looks at Gaara.

"...The Mist village" he says in his mono tone "Rumours of a Civil War has broke out revolving around the succession of the 5th Mizukage Mei Terumī and the death of the previous Mizukage Yagura who was said to be the cause of the Village reverting to the Blood Mist Village" he explains "It seems Hisagi was planning to invade the Mist before his treacherous ways where uncovered" he finishes.

"Our best bet is to wait for night fall" Shikamaru says as they observe the undercover mercenaries posing as shoppers in a nearby store.

"Less civilians to be drawn in to a fight" Temari looks at him and he shakes his head.

"So what guard would be the best choice" Kankuro asks as they all survey the surrounding area.

"The one on the roof or the one guarding the front door" Sasuke states "I'd bet they'd expect an attack from the roof so they would will have the least amount of security" he explains.

"Because they would expect us to know that they know that" Shikamaru says "Besides if Gaara and Naruto wait outside then they can catch any who flee if they do have the roof and upper floors highly secured" he adds and Gaara and Naruto nod "Now Sasuke and Temari will combine their Jutsu to make as much noise as possible and lead them to me and Kankuro who will have his Crow puppet ready to trap Hisagi in and I'll take the rest with my Shadow Manipulation Jutsu" he finishes.

"I like that plan" Gaara says in his monotone "but as i said kill him if your plan fails but secure the scroll" and with a nod Sasuke, Temari, Shikamaru and Kankuro jump and vanish leaving Naruto and Gaara alone "I hear you and the Pink haired girl from your village are together?" Gaara asks and Naruto raises an eyebrow...the cold hearted Gaara...making small talk and asking about his love life was kind of funny.

"Yeah we've been together for 2 and a half years maybe 2 and 9 months" Naruto says "What about you? Any girl to go home to?" he asks and he could swear Gaara just cracked a smile.

"Yes... Matsuri...she is or was my student" Gaara "She was also the first person outside of Temari and Kankuro to accept me" he explains and Naruto smiles placing his hand on Gaara's shoulder.

"I'd hold onto her if i where you...she sounds like a keeper" Naruto says and the two cease talking and begin watching as Shikamaru's plan unfolded


The Leaf Village


Sakura is walking from the Hokage tower with Ino, Hinata and Tenten. She stares up at the night sky wondering where Naruto is and if he is ok, since becoming a Chūnin she hasn't gone on many missions with him or Sasuke and a part of her missed those days but at the same time she was happy. The Girls are talking about the men in their lives, since becoming Jounin Neji and Tenten's relationship had gotten more serious despite the longer missions and extra work. As For Hinata, she has been secretly dating Kiba for two weeks and has just told the girls which became the hot topic among the group.

"I still can't believe you and Kiba are an item" Ino says "I mean he's loud and annoying and you're shy and sweet" she continues "Not to mention he stinks of dog piss and is covered in dog hair" she says and sees Hinata is about to speak .

"He's so brave and headstrong" Hinata explains "He's firm and confident in his believes too" she adds. "And when he wants to be he can be so sweet" she finishes.

"Besides haven't you heard that opposites attract?" Sakura says to Ino who chuckles.

"True i mean you have Naruto, a hot blonde that's smart, funny strong and Charming" Ino lists off "And then there's you...quick tempered, self conscious with a large forehead" she smirks.

"Another example, you have Sasuke, a strong, serious, smart loyal and trusting" Sakura says "And then there's you, a loudmouth Gossip, shallow, full of herself Pig" she retaliates.

"Enough" Tenten says sighing "This one upping eachother is getting old" she says and Hinata nods.

"You two need to find a better way to express your feelings for eachother" Hinata agrees with Tenten.

"...Want to get something to eat at Ichiraku?" Ino asks changing the subject and the 3 girls nod.

"I haven't eaten all day" Sakura says "I was busy with the Students for most of the day" she says explaining her lack of eating.

"Yeah i had a team meeting and then my work at the Flower shop kept me busy most of the day" Ino says "Did you know Asuma Sensei and kurenai Sensei are dating?" Ino asks turning to Hinata who is a student of Kurenai's.

"Yes...she told us to help me and Kiba come to terms with our feelings" Hinata says and the other girls swoon.

"I haven't eaten today either" Tenten says "Me and Neji have been apartment hunting" she explains and the three girls look at her slightly shocked, since Tenten and Neji were older they're relationship seemed to look more mature.

"You guys are moving in Together!" Sakura and Ino say simultaneously and Tenten nods "I can't wait till me and Naruto are living together" Sakura Sighs happily at the thought.

"And when me and Sasuke live together and start making BABIES!" Ino squeals happily at the end causing the other girls to choke on their saliva.


Meanwhile


An unconscious and tied up man is tossed into the Crow puppet "that plan worked out well in the end despite the minor mishaps" Kankuro says and a right sleeve and badly burnt arm owned by Naruto is in the process of being bandaged up by Sasuke.

"Yeah 'Minor' mishaps" Naruto says sarcastically as he winces at the disinfectant touches his wound, Kushina hardened the Seal on Naruto's stomach to prevent the Nine Tails Chakra from escaping, with the downside being Naruto's wounds don't heal fast and seem to hurt a lot more. "At least we got the guy" He adds and Kankuro nods.

"I sent a report ahead to the village telling them of our success" Temari says to Gaara who nods.

"Good...Shikamaru can you tend to my sister's wound?" Gaara asks and both teens exchange looks.

"Troublesome...sure" Shikamaru says, Temari was about to protest but she felt the trickle of blood seep from under her Headband that sealed any chance of Gaara letting it go slip away. She huffed and sat down on a wall and Shikamaru undid her Headband as his chest leaned into her face causing her to inhale his scent. Upon expecting the wound "It's a long cut but not too deep that would require stitches" he says and Temari nods "However you should have a Check up, that bump may have given you a concussion" he continues and she nods again. The way he talked made her feel like a baby which she found annoying but having HIS gaze focus on only her made her feel special. He dabbed some cleaner on a cloth and brought it to her head "This might sting" he warns.

"Shikamaru i am a JOUNIN level Kunoichi" Temari says reminding him that she was a higher rank "I think i can-OW!" she yelps in a girly tone as the cloth slides along the cut. She glances at his face which has a smirk plastered on it, wanting to hit him she does the only thing she can in this situation look to the side with a pouty blush. He finished sticking a plaster on it to keep the fabric from her Head band from rubbing against the cut reopening it.

"Done" he says standing up and she does to.

"Thank you...Shikamaru" Temari says embarrassed and Shikamaru nods before going to check on his injured teammate.

"Are you sure you mastered that Jutsu?" Naruto asks sarcastically as Sasuke wraps his forearm in bandages.

"You make it sound like i hit you by accident" Sasuke replies and Naruto raises an eyebrow confused.

"Don't you mean 'you make it sound like i hit you on purpose'?" Naruto asks and catches a sly grin on Sasukes face.

"I know what I said" he smirks folding his arm before bandaging his shoulder "That should do it" he says standing up dusting himself off and stretching as Naruto stands up.

"Overall it was a success" Naruto says "Despite my injury...and the damage to the building...and that other building catching fire" he sighs. "We'll lucky to get paid" he sighs looking at Sasuke and Shikamaru who nod in agreement.

"Thank you for your assistance Leaf Shinobi" Gaara bows and Sasuke, Naruto and Shikamaru nod "I will make sure to let your Hokage know how helpful you were" he adds.

"I think it would be wise for us to accompany you to your village" Shikamaru says and Naruto scoffs

"Jeez just kiss her already" Naruto says aloud and Kankuro and Sasuke smirk as Naruto dodges a rock thrown at him by a blushing Temari while Shikamaru coughs to hide his embarrassment.

"I don't believe it will be necessary" Gaara says "But i appreciate the offer...and you have my approval to kiss my sister before we go" he smiles as Naruto, Sasuke and Kankuro burst out laughing as Shikamaru and Temari stare at him red cheeked and gapping mouths.

After they all calmed down the leaf trio said their goodbyes to the Sand siblings making their way back to the leaf which would take all night. "I still can't believe Gaara burned the two of them" Naruto says "I like Gaara but i always thought he had less humour in him than you do" he says to Sasuke who glares but smirks, with the mission over Sasuke became more relaxed and laid back.

"True...he always seemed to have no emotion but it seems the invasion changed him" Sasuke agrees while Shikamaru does his best to ignore the two of them.

"So what are your plans for yours and Ino's anniversary date?" Naruto asks, since they both began dating Ino and Sakura on the same day they could help plan each other's anniversaries. "I'm thinking of taking Sakura to that new fancy Restaurant that just opened up" he says.

"We could double up" Sasuke says "Since Sakura will be 18 it will be our first anniversary as adults eligible to drink alcohol" he adds.

"Yeah..." Naruto smiles, he decided he wouldn't do anything that was 18 and over until Sakura was 18 so they could experience them for the first time together.

"Sounds like an expensive anniversary" Shikamaru says "What do you plan on getting them as a present?" he asks.

"Ino has been asks for a necklace she saw the other day" Sasuke says with a sigh considering he doesn't get paid enough to keep Ino in the latest trends.

"Sakura saw a pair of earrings from the same store" Naruto says, luckily Sakura wasn't as vain when it came to fashion but her need to beat the blonde girl was still pretty expensive.

The three travel into the night and arrive at the village an hour before dusk, they go their separate ways knowing Tsunade will not be in her office until morning so they don't have to report. Sasuke heads to the compound while Shikamaru heads to his Clan's home. Naruto walks home and sees his mother sleeping peacefully so he decides he would pay his girlfriend a visit. When he arrived she had left her window open slightly so he could get in if he decided to spend the night, of course they haven't had sex but she liked waking up in his arms and he liked holding her. Taking off his shoes and jacket he laid beside her and gently scooped her up so one of his arms hooking her waist while the other draped over her chest, he could feel her steady and contempt breaths as she slept peacefully, he then closed his eyes drifting off.


The End


Once again sorry for the late update and for the shortness of this chapter, i planned to make this the Anniversary Chapter but i think it will be better if i build more relationships first.


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