DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS. THIS IS JUST A FAN-MADE STORY!
Team Kakashi, along with Yamato, gathered in Kakashi's house to plan out their mission. Since they had already been to the evil snake's hideout, the problem was not that of actually finding the place but of getting in without getting caught by anyone other than Sasuke.
"Right, so, let's start choosing everyone's role," said Kakashi, leading them to his small sitting room. Naruto immediately flung himself down on couch and Sakura sat carefully next to him.
"So," said Kakashi, standing before them: "We'll start with you, Sai. You're to send out your mice sketches to search around the place to check whether the coast is clear for us to proceed."
"Got it," said Sai.
"Then, we'll all head in and split up, I'll go with Naruto, Fran with Sakura and Sai with Yamato. That okay for everyone?" asked Kakashi.
"Yeah, awesome," said Naruto.
"When looking around, be careful. If Kabuto or, even worse, Orochimaru finds any of you, stay calm and focus on escaping rather than fighting. Base your strategy on defence not offense. That clear, Naruto?" said Kakashi.
"Wha? Yeah, why?" asked Naruto.
"Because you have an inefficient habit of charging into battle, that's why," said Kakashi.
"Hrrm," Naruto grunted, scrunching up his face in annoyance.
"I think that's everything. We should head out tonight since the darkness will hide us. We'll meet up at seven in the evening and I estimate that we'll get there in two and a half hours. We won't stop until we arrive, no breaks, not even any pausing. Understood?" said Kakashi.
"Yeah," said everyone.
"Cool, see ya then!" said Kakashi, already moving towards his book on the coffee table.
That evening, Sakura and Fran were waiting there first beside the forest which led to the exit of the village. Sakura straightened out her pink locks before turning to look at Fran.
"Hey, you okay?" she asked quietly.
Fran nodded, but Sakura noticed that she looked rather white, and her hand was shaking slightly.
"Hey it's gonna be fine. Okay? I'll be with you, I'm the only one who knows about the real task we're going for, I'll help you find him. Okay? We're not leaving without him!" said Sakura.
"Yeah...thanks Sakura, I'm glad I told you, it's great to know that I've got someone I can trust," said Fran: "It felt pretty lonely not being able to tell anyone. I was starting to go crazy in despair."
"Huh, I know what you mean. I felt the same way when...when Sasuke left the village..." said Sakura.
At that point, Naruto came running towards them, looking really excited.
"Hey guys, I mean girls. You both ready?" said Naruto.
"Yep," said Fran, whilst Sakura nodded, her face set in determination. She knew that tonight might be her chance to be reunited with her beloved Sasuke. But whether in life or death, she did not know, and as a matter of a fact, neither did she want to.
Soon Kakashi, Yamato and Sai were making their way towards them as well.
"Everyone here? Good. We'd better go then, come on everyone. Good luck," said Kakashi.
And together, the six of them turned and ran out towards the great forest where their path awaited.
