Chapter 10: Help From The Hokage
Kiba stared at the mansion and walked inside. He smiled and waved at Sakura as he passed her. Finally, he made it to the room where Naruto was waiting. Opening the door, he saw the other ninja that were assigned to the same mission.
"I'm glad you could join us, Kiba," Naruto smirked. "Now, take a look around. You four will work as a team on this mission. I will give you the details about the mission tomorrow. Please come prepared tomorrow morning at 7AM. If you have any concerns, please talk to me. You're all dismissed."
Neji waved goodbye and headed out. Ino and TenTen mingled for a few seconds. Then, they decided to take it outside. Kiba moved closer to the desk where Naruto sat.
"Is something wrong?" Naruto questioned.
"I think you should find someone else for this mission," Kiba frowned.
"Why is that? I thought you wanted a mission."
"I did…"
"Then there should be no problem. I've given you what you want."
"Naruto, I can't go on this mission."
"Why?"
"My heart just wouldn't be in it!"
"Your heart? You're a ninja, Kiba, the only place your heart belongs is to your mission."
"I know that!"
"Then where the hell is your heart right now?"
"At home!" Kiba looked away. "That's where I should be. I need to go and tell Shino the truth. Please, Naruto, find someone else to go on this mission in my place."
"Go, Kiba. Hurry and tell him the truth before it's too late.:
"…Naruto…"
Naruto stood up and stared out the window. "When you find someone precious…you should never let them go. Tell Shino how you feel. If you don't, he may end up leaving without saying goodbye. Don't let that happen, Kiba!" He quickly turned to the boy. "Hurry! Go!"
"R-right!" Kiba nodded and ran out the room.
"Damn…I got myself too worked up," Naruto mumbled as he sat back at his desk. He crossed Kiba's name from the mission list. "I guess Chouji can go on this mission…"
End of Chapter 10: Help From The Hokage