Ali: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-

Kiba: *smacks Ali's head* Get on with it already!

Ali: *holds head and glares at Kiba* What was that for?! I was going to add two more seconds, but now I have to start over.

Kiba: To hell with that. Just say the dislaimer.

ALi: No. I own Naruto!

Kiba: Tell the truth!

Ali: You can't handle the truth!

Kiba: Stop stealing things!

Ali: Fine! I own absolutely nothing. I don't own Naruto or the saying, "you can't handle the truth"... happy Kiba?

Kiba: Yes.

Akamaru: *licks Ali's cheek*

Ali: At least Akamaru shows me kindness.

Kiba: He just wants the salt. Come on Akamaru.

Ali: You're leaving me alone?

Kiba: Um... yeah.

Ali: NOOO! Take me with you!

Kiba: *sighs* Fine. Come on,

Ali: Yay!

Kiba: You should really consider being the fan of a sane author.

Ali: Don't tell them that!

Kiba: It's true.

Ali: *sulks* Review... I guess...


Chapter Ten:

Questions

Kakashi considered himself close to his younger brother. Sure, they wouldn't always see each other because of missions, but Kakashi always treated him to some treats after they reunited. Lately, however, there seemed to be some tension between Kabuto and... well, everyone. Ever since Hiruzen Sarutobi appointed Minato Namikaze the Hokage, he'd been sour. Kakashi rubbed his chin and narrowed his eye at his brother. There was something not right with this.

"Kabuto, what's wrong? Ever since Minato sensei was appointed Hokage you've been down."

"Nothing, it's just... He's a little young isn't he?"

"All the Hokage were relatively young when they were appointed," Kakashi pointed out.

"But is he really the strongest ninja in the village?"

Kakashi made a thoughtful noise in the back of his throat. "I suppose not the strongest one, but he's the best choice."

"Are we sure about that?"

"Why are you questioning Minato sensei's capabilities of being Hokage?"

"Just wondering. Good luck on your mission Kakashi."

THe twenty year old watched the twelve year old walk out of the house for training with his teammates. He was curious as to why Kabuto questioned this, perhaps he thought someone else would be better? Kakashi shook his head and went to a secure room and changed into his ANBU uniform and sighed. Rin was dead, another guilty weight. He put on his ANBU mask and step flashed out of the house and continued this all the way to Minato's office.

"Lord Hokage."

"Hello K- Dog," Minato said, quickly correcting himself. "You are taking Monkey and Tiger with you."

"Yes Lord Hokage."

"Off with you," Minato said with a smirk.

Kakashi hopped from rooftop to rooftop and noticed that Kabuto was talking to a ninja he didn't know. He considered pausing, but he figured that it was nothing, but after those questions he didn't know.

What was Kabuto up to?


Ali: Sorry it's so short!

Kiba: *shakes head* Tsk, tsk, tsk, you're a horrible author Ali.

Ali: *sulks* am not...

Kiba: Then what's with this?

Ali: I'm sorry I'm not the greatest author on Fan Fiction! *runs off*

Kiba: *sighs* Now I have to go get her... Review if you want to make her feel better... *groans and goes after Ali* Alice! Why are you such a chore?!