A fire renewed

"We have a mission for your team, it will be an escort mission". The third Hokage handed Kakashi a scroll. Kakashi and The Third Hokage didn't notice the team as they gave each other a look. "I guess we are returning to the land of waves" Kakashi voiced his excitement at the news as he exhaled. "Let's go". Kakashi motioned with his hands. Hinata followed Kakashi out the room first followed by Shino.

"We only got back three hours ago and now we are heading back". Sasuke mumbled under his breath. "Kakashi" A voice called out from behind him. "Who are you?" Kakashi questioned. An elderly man just past his prime stood behind his team and himself. "I am the man who requested to be escorted, Tazuna". Tazuna replied.

"I guess this is the team they picked to escort me". Tazuna looked halfway disappointed and annoyed. "Yes they are the team that will escort you" Kakashi replied. "They don't seem like much right now but they are from the three noble clans in Konoha, destined for great things". The Third Hokage directed his words to Tazuna. Tazuna was surprised to see the Hokage and for a moment shook. "You startled me". Tazuna commented. Sasuke smirked.

"Well I guess I should be honored to be escorted by prestigious group of rug rats". Tazuna sarcastically replied. "This is low ranking mission, a mission to get some experience for them but for you this is a low paying job request". Kakashi replied. Kakashi walked in front of his team in-between them and Tazuna. Tazuna lowered his head. "I suppose your right". The Third Hokage put his hand on Tazuna's shoulder. "You can always pay for a "higher class" escort but it will cost you more". Tazuna shook his head embarrassed. "No your right they will work for me".

Kakashi motioned his team to fall behind him and Tazuna so they could speak. "I will leave you to your mission now Kakashi good luck". The Third Hokage returned to his office to work. Once they made it to the main gate of Konoha they were able to stop. "From this point on you will move in a formation, protect him at all times". Kakashi reminded his team. "Hinata keep an eye out for anything that stands out". Kakashi directed his words to Hinata. Sasuke and Shino awaited their directions.

They walked along the main road for almost four hours before passing a river they passed over its bridge. An hour later they walked along a dirt road which had a single puddle of water in it. As they moved closer to its two ninja sprung out of the water pinning Kakashi with a chain. Sasuke and Shino took the Manji formation. Hinata for a moment was stunned as she was surprised to see Kakashi grabbed. Kakashi body with severed in half in a moment. Tazuna eyes filled with terror as he slowly moved back without thinking.

Sasuke and Shino moved closer to Tazuna out of instinct. "Kakashi sensei!" Hinata called out as she watched the blood spray across the floor. Sasuke seeing Hinata frozen put his hand on her shoulder. "Focus we need you". Sasuke words reached Hinata who out of Instinct activated her Byakugan. The two ninja sprung forward aiming for Hinata. Sasuke quickly noted the two ninja had the chain connecting them. Sasuke threw a shuriken along with a kunai at the center of the chain pinning them to a tree. The Two ninjas were snapped back as the chain pulled them back not letting them move, Sasuke landed on the arms of the two ninja and quickly kicked both of them across their faces.

After receiving the blunt of Sasuke's attack they detached the chain from their arms and ran straight towards Tazuna and Hinata. Shino created a wall of bugs and encircled them. "Hinata take your stance, I need you to tell me where they are coming from". Shino whispered to her. Sasuke moved to intercept the ninja heading towards Hinata. Sasuke jumped towards the wall of bugs as he made contact with them they moved apart letting him in. "Sasuke get ready to counter when they get close". Shino called out to him.

"The other one he's…." Hinata stopped mid-sentence. "What is it". Sasuke whispered to Hinata. Sasuke was forming seals getting ready to use Katon: Hōsenka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique) on the ninja when he came close enough. "Shino lower your wall of bugs, its safe". Hinata called out to Shino. She deactivated her Byakugan. Shino hesitated but followed through when he saw her deactivate her Byakugan. Kakashi was alive holding the two ninjas each in one arm.

"Good your safe, and you didn't break under pressure". Kakashi replied. Tazuna began shaking violently. "I don't got enough life in me to be scared like that!" Tazuna yelled. Kakashi ignored the comment. "The demon brothers: Gōzu and Meizu missin-nin Chunin, hired assassins". Kakashi addressed everyone. "We thought you died". Hinata voice showed how grateful she was that wasn't the case. "I know, I needed to see who they were after". Kakashi eyes looked towards Tazuna. "Why would assassins be after you?" Kakashi directed his question towards Tazuna. "money why else, common thieves looking to make a quick profit". Tazuna replied nervously. Kakashi nodded and motioned his team to move on. "I know you're in a hurry so let's move on". Kakashi replied.

"Are you hurt?" Sasuke whispered to Hinata. Hinata turned her head to Sasuke and shook her head. "No I'm not". They were still walking in Manji formation with Hinata in the center and Sasuke and Shino on the sides. "Good" Sasuke replied. Shino smirked from his side enjoying the conversation. "So they got something going on". Tazuna thought to himself as he pretended to not hear their private conversation. "This will be a good place to camp." Kakashi told the group as he motioned Sasuke and Hinata to come close.

"One of you stay with Tazuna and go grab firewood, the other set the tents". Kakashi stared at them until they understood it was up to them to pick which did which. Sasuke went for the tents and Hinata asked Tazuna to follow her. "Camp?" Shino questioned Kakashi. "Yes camp, escorting a client requires us to take into account they tire faster than us, they need rest". Kakashi whispered. "It would be more difficult to defend". Shino whispered back. "Yes it would but it is necessary". Kakashi replied back.

"Sasuke are you done with all the tents?" Kakashi questioned. Sasuke nodded. "Alright then enjoy your sleep we will start again in the morning". Sasuke walked a few steps before stopping and glancing at Hinata. Hinata and Him made eye contact and both had the same idea. They didn't know if they would sleep in the same bed again. Kakashi noticed the glances and smirked. "what did you expect Hinata to sleep in same tent as you?" Kakashi asked. "No…. of course not" Sasuke replied. "Did you want her to hold you while you sleep too?" Kakashi chastised. Sasuke walked away and entered his tent.

Hinata heard the conversation and smiled. She didn't know what she expected too. Sasuke did sleep in the same bed as her when they were home, but she guessed Kakashi didn't know that and on missions it would better to separate. Hinata thought to herself. "What are they dating or something?" Tazuna questioned Kakashi. "You heard that too?" Kakashi replied. Tazuna nodded he held a big smirk. "They are nobles in our village and they have established they will be married when they are of age". Kakashi replied. Tazuna raised an eyebrow. "An arranged marriage?" Tazuna wasn't sure how to feel about hearing this. "It was for Hinata according to our Hokage". Kakashi replied. "But the boy accepted the offer given to him by her father". Tazuna replied. "They don't look it but they are incredibly lucky that it worked out as neither party seems to against the idea". Kakashi replied as he watched Hinata enter her tent.

"I will keep you safe Tazuna, go enjoy your sleep ill watch over tonight". Kakashi replied. Tazuna bowed his head and entered his personal Tent. Right before dawn hit and they had to start moving Kakashi began inspecting the tents. "Okay then let's see". Kakashi thought to himself as he made sure everyone was still in their tents. "Shino and Tazuna are still in their tent good, now Hinata". Kakashi noted to himself. Kakashi eyes popped as he found Hinata's head laying on Sasuke's chest. "I got to addressed this in the morning". Kakashi thought to himself. Kakashi exhaled and face palmed dreading the conversation he would have in an hour. Hinata and Sasuke had their uniforms still on but that didn't excuse this for Kakashi. "I don't even have kids and I have to give the birds and bees talk to them both". Kakashi exhaled as he left the tent.

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