Chapter 2: Conflict

Umino Iruka, 6th Hokage, walked into the room. Half his face was shadowed from the giant hat he wore. The kanji for fire had seemed to be glowing. "Thank you, Sakura-san" He said, picking his head up, revealing a smile. "Memories, indeed."

He lowered his head again, casting his head back into shadows. Naruto waved again, but Iruka seemed not interested. Kiba turned to Naruto and shrugged.

Iruka cleared his through; his voice had gotten raspy, "I'm sure many of you are wondering why you we're all called here today. In fact, I cannot disclose the information. All I can say is that in 2 weeks is to be ready to fight. Information might be disclosed sooner, but that's all I am allowed to say now. Pray that this turns out to be nothing." He turned around, holding his hat over his eyes. He nodded to Sakura.

"You heard the Hokage! This time, next week!" she said to the crowd... Naruto sighed.

"11:30 on a Saturday? I need my beauty sleep." he grumbled.

"Naruto! That's not important right now! Why do you think is so important that Iruka-sama couldn't tell us?" Kiba turned to Naruto. The mumble of confusion and worry filled the room. Naruto shrugged.

"I dunno'." he said, half confused. Kiba sighed in annoyance.

"Anyway, let's get out of here, there doesn't seem to be other reason to stay." He said looking around, than woke up Akamaru, who had apparently fallen asleep on the desk. The two got up, out of there seats, and took a finale look at his classmates. Sasuke didn't seem to really care what was going on, he just seemed to be ignoring Ino. Ino was no longer grasping onto Sasuke's arm, but still didn't seem a bit worried or upset. Shikamaru seemed to be falling asleep by the door. The two walked by Choiji, fat as always, seemed to be cramming chips down his throat.

Naruto pointed to him and said, "That reminds me, I'm hungry." Kiba nodded to Naruto's comment.

"Maybe we should invite Sakura for lunch," Kiba suggested, and Naruto nodded his head. He was about to say something "Yes, I know Naruto-kun, you want Ramen. Say, where is Sakura?" he looked around, and she had disappeared from the room.

"Hello you two." The two of them turned around, and there stood Iruka.

"Iruka-San!" Naruto said gleefully, giving him a hug. He didn't get to see Iruka as much as he liked, his job as Hokage took up a long part of the day.

"Kiba-kun, I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to take Naruto away from you for an hour. Is that okay?" he asked Kiba. Naruto seemed confused about what was going on. Kiba nodded. "Naruto-kun, I'm going to treat you to some Ramen."

"Yatta!" Naruto said smiling as the two walked out the building.