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Chapter 26

'I can't believe it's been a year already.' I thought as I ran a hand through my hair, I was reading a scroll about Sakurin; the Sandaime had sent it to me and wanted to me to learn about who the woman was. Sakurin…she…she was kinder to the summons than she was to most humans. She was like Madara; she had lost her friends, mother, father, husband, and her own two children to the war. I re-read over what her husband looked like and smiled in slight annoyance, the man looked like Minato of all people? That is weird, a little too weird for me. Itachi thought I was on the stranger side, he was very clear on that, but still sent me detailed plans, including the kidnapping of the Jinchuriki's.

'So we are having our summons run all over the area collecting information.' I thought as I looked at some of the jutsu's that Sakurin created that most people couldn't pull off, I think a time pausing jutsu would come in handy. I began to wonder what hand signs or seals one would need to use that type of jutsu. I tilted my head when I felt Obito's chakra enter the forest surrounding Konoha; I finally figured out what he was doing, he was listening in on what Kakashi was talking about. I scratched TonTon behind their ears, I am still a little unsure of what their gender is, but I don't mind an adorable pig is always adorable, as I finished up the scroll and sealed it with one of my very own seals, it was bound by my chakra so no one could open it unless they were me, and they say that seals aren't as important as jutsu's. TonTon gave a quiet Oink as Hinata burst into my room, her shoulder length hair flying behind her.

"Rin, Lady Tsunade requested the two of us." Hinata told me, holding a fist up to her chest in her shy manner, her body movements were still somewhat shy but she had come out of her shell, something her father was surprised at, though I can tell he was happy about it. I guess that's the reason why he didn't seem to mind me as much, he was actually polite the last time I went over to Hinata's for tea.

"TonTon, feel free to rest on my bed." I told the pig as I stood up, gently pushing it off of my lap. TonTon gave a snort before trotting over to my bed and laying down on the duvet. I am so glad that Shizune gives TonTon baths so often. Hinata and I raced each other across Konoha until we made it to the hokage's office; Hinata had started training against me, surprising Kurenai who had stopped to watch us train. Kurenai would give us pointers about certain moves when we would spar. She was helpful and sometimes joined Tsunade in the sadistic training the blonde woman had created.

'I'm surprised I haven't called Tsunade mom yet.' I thought as I opened the door and quickly did a look through of the room, Kakashi stood in front of Tsunade's desk and she seemed stressed out about something.

"I apologize for our tardiness Shishou." I said as Hinata and I bowed in respect to Tsunade.

"You are excused, this mission is important, we have a group of merchants wanting to travel to Sunagakure, and they are transporting medicinal herbs and plants for the green houses there." Tsunade said, we all stood at attention and memorized what she wanted us to do, "I have chosen you two to be under Kakashi's command, Hinata you are a wonderful scout while Rin is good at creating diversions."

I was surprised that that was all I was good at, then again I used a chakra punch to create dust clouds so I could get a good hit in my opponent, I know that won't work for all of my foes.

"Do I make myself clear, failure is not an option." Tsunade told us, we all gave her a salute.

"Hai, Tsuande-shishou/ Hokage." The three of us said in unison. Hinata and I turned to Kakashi who seemed surprised that I was being serious, then again I am rather goofy most of the time, and I can't really blame him.

"Meet up in front of the gate within the hour." Kakashi ordered us, I gave a nod and hiraishined to the kunai hanging in my room, and I grabbed one of my prepacked bags before jumping out my window and heading towards the gate. Kakashi was nowhere to be seen as I took a seat on the top of the guard's booth. The two chunin from the exams were sitting inside with bored expressions on their faces, I don't think they knew I was up here. I smirked to myself and waited for Kakashi or Hinata to arrive. I sensed Hinata quietly landing next to me on the booth and she gave me a small smile before sitting down.

"Ten out of ten he might be late." I quietly said to Hinata, she chuckled at that.

"He might be on time for once, you never know." Hinata told me, I sensed Kakashi appear behind me and I almost pouted, he was early for once.

"Maa, no fair." I quietly complained. A group of men with large packs on their backs arrived next.

"We head out now." Kakashi ordered, I took the back while Hinata stood in the middle of the group of men, I was watching the area and the men like a hawk, I don't care if it's a mission if they lay a hand on Hinata they were going to feel the teachings of Tsunade. I felt around for enemies and I was surprised that Obito was still around, I felt sweat go down the back of my neck, if anyone said my name I was screwed. Obito was going to lose it and I was going to be harmed beyond belief, I could fight and I've grown rather strong, I could probably level a mountain if I used the right amount of chakra.

"Lovely day." Hinata said, there it was, the code word for 'we're being watched' something we had spoken to Tsunade about, Tsunade loved the idea and made sure that it was being taught to all the ninja so they would be able to tell each other when something was wrong. The enemy wouldn't know what hit them, though I don't know if Kakashi had spoken about that to the memorial stone, I know for a fact he talked about team 7, and he did say my name once, calling me a strange kid that could rival you in excuses. I still wasn't over that, that's why I helped Shizune come up with a few Yaoi plots involving Kakashi, the women were staring at him with more blushes than usual.

I felt eyes on me and I tried my best to ignore them. Itachi warned me that I had gained the attention of the Akatsuki, but said that they wouldn't try anything since they didn't know if I was an enemy or ally. Though Kisame was always disagreeing with him.

Obito was there the entire time it took us to get to Suna. I was surprised when Temari charged at me and I easily caught her in a hug.

"Temari, it has been too long." I said with a grin as Hinata stayed back in a shy state, "Have you met Hinata?" Temari looked over at Hinata and gave her a kind smile that made Hinata calm down. Kakashi sighed at our display and took out his book. I swear he read's Jiraiya's books more than any other porn out there.

"I can't believe you let your hair grow out, it looks good." Temari said with a wink, it was my turn to be a little flustered as I gave a smile.

"It is good to see you again." Oh Gaara, you are definelty a sly raccoon. I smiled at the slightly shorter red head.

"Likewise, how has it been going? I hope everything is okay." I said.

"It has been." Gaara told me with a slight smile, I was surprised at that but I was glad he was able to smile again, Temari was grinning at her little brother.

I was frowning at the mission report; I was the one that had to write it this time, and not Kakashi. We had to leave as soon as we got there. I pouted slightly; I hadn't been able to hang out with the queen or Hinata. Hinata wanted to hang out with us as well. Obito had remained constant, but I had to say I didn't know who was watching us, it wouldn't do too well if I said someone who was dead was alive. I gave a sigh and finished the report, I headed to the tower and I yawned slightly, I wonder how Naruto was doing.