Naruto was sprinting as fast as he could go. He just got back from his battle with the Sun and Sound and handed in his report to Tsunade. Mission success.The problem was that he was 4 hours late for Kakashi's "ONE WEEK OF TRAINING". Also that he didn't get any sleep since yesterday morning and he is so tired. He arrived at the bridge.

"Yo! So you've finally decided to arrive." Kakashi said.

Naruto turned around to face Kakashi, Sakura and Sasuke. They looked slightly angry. "Sorry Kakashi-sensei. I… uh… overslept!"

"Is that why you have bags under your eyes and look like you haven't slept in days." Kakashi replied.

"………yeah." Naruto said nervously.

"May I speak with you alone for a minute Naruto."

"O-okay. Sure!"

Kakashi led Naruto to the forest next to the bridge.

"What's wrong?" Kakashi asked.

"Nothing, why?"

"Well you seem to be gone a lot lately. You are almost always asleep whenever I see you. And yesterday you seem to have to run off just when we are starting training and—"

"But I already knew that 'walk on water move' when I trained with that closet pervert. Remember Kakashi-sensei? When you could only train Sasuke for the Chuunin exams and made me train with that guy!"

"Naruto… I don't care about that. Just tell me why you seem to be acting so different. Is it the Kyuubi? Did he--"

"NO! I'm perfectly fine. I just am a tid bit busy lately. There is nothing to worry about. Ha Ha! Come on lets go back! Sakura-chan and Sasuke-teme are waiting! LET'S TRAIN!" Naruto jogged back to the bridge. I hope he doesn't figure anything out.

Naruto and Kakashi arrived back at the bridge.

"Ok guys. Today we are going to jog around Konoha. We will only stop until everyone is too tired to continue. When you can't go anymore… go home."

"WHAT! There is no way I'm going to do that!" Naruto yelled.

"Hnnnnnnn." Sasuke groaned.

"Kakashi sensei, why do we have to run that much?" Sakura asked.

" To get in shape and quit complaining or else you will have to run more! Don't question your sensei's authority! See you tomorrow. GO!"

Naruto Sakura and Sasuke started to run. This is going to take forever!

After 30 minutes, one lap was done. Sasuke and Naruto kept on shooting death glares at each other. Sakura was a few feet behind them. She was already tired, sweating, and out of breath.

5 laps were done. Sakura fell down. She was done. Sasuke and Naruto kept on giving death glares at each other.

"You won't beat me, the future hokage, Sasuke!" Naruto growled.

"Dobe, don't say things that aren't true."

"Oh but it is true!"

"Let's make a bet. First one to stop buys the other—" Sasuke started.

"RAMEN!" Naruto yelled, jumping up and down.

"Fine." Sasuke said. Free dinner for me. There is no way the dobe could actually beat me.

Naruto smirked. I'll beat this bastard. I can go for an extremely long time but I'll stop when Sasuke does. He doesn't have enough energy.

50 laps later.

Sasuke was tired. Naruto wasn't but was breathing hard, and was staggering a bit so he wouldn'tbe suspicious.

"Ha Ha! Sasuke I will beat you. You better get ready to buy RAMEN!" Naruto shouted happily.

"Hn. You seem to be really tired dobe. You sure you can take it?" Sasuke said. I don't get it. I'm so tired I can barely talk and he hasn't even broken a sweat. But he is breathing heavily. I dunno. I just don't want to buy his Ramen.

80 laps.

The sun was setting giving the sky a red orange color.

Come on and fall, Sasuke. I just want to eat and then finally go to sleep. Naruto looked over at Sasuke, who looked like he was about to pass out.

Damn dobe. How can you still keep going? I can barely move. Sasuke's feet were heavy and he was dragging them. He finally fell down, face first into the dirt.

"WHOO RAMEN FOR MEEEEE!" Naruto screamed in joy. He walked over to Sasuke and held out a hand. Sasuke took it and was pulled up. "C'mon Sasuke! Ready to eat. Whoooo! You smell."

Naruto led a tired Sasuke into Ichiraku Ramen. "Two Miso Ramen please!" Naruto yelled as they sat down.

"So Sasuke… how have you been?"

Sasuke gave Naruto a why-do-you-care look.

"Just trying to strike up a casual conversation." Naruto said.

"Fine. You?" Sasuke grunted.

"Pretty good!" Naruto cheerily replied. Sasuke is still a bastard. Once I rescued from Orochimaru he's been acting so weird. Still a bastard but weird.

Naruto was gazing around when a bowl of ramen was placed in front of him. Naruto dug in.

"Enjoying it?" Sasuke asked sarcastically. Naruto was slurping it up so fast.

"Mmmm! So good! When I finish you might become broke Sasuke!"

BEEP BEEP BEEP

Sasuke looked at Naruto, who was looking at his watch. He looked annoyed.

"Man! I didn't even get to finish my bowl. And another one in a matter of a day! This is insane!" Naruto mumbled throwing down his chopsticks. "I have to go Sasuke. You can finish my bowl." Naruto got up and ran out of the restaurant.

"Naruto! Where are you going?" Sasuke yelled after him. He took out his wallet and put the money on the counter before running after Naruto.

Naruto was already long gone. He entered his house and put on his ANBU uniform. Then he ran out of the door. Naruto sped through the streets towards the Hokage building.

"Hey you! Stop!" Naruto looked behind him to see Sasuke running towards him.

"What do you want Uchiha Sasuke?" Naruto asked in his normal voice.

"I never got the chance to say… thank you for what you did for me. For bringing me back when I was going to Orochimaru."

Naruto nodded his head in acknowledgement before turning away. "I was my duty. I couldn't let any more traitors escape the village. Once a traitor always a traitor is what I say. And even though you are here, you are not considered a Konoha citizen. The Uchiha clan is a disgrace. Well the remaining of the clan is." Naruto said before disappearing.

Sasuke just stood there dumbstruck.

Naruto arrived in the Hokage's office.

"Tsunade-sama. I believe you summoned me."

Tsunade looked up from her desk. "Hai, Naruto." She took a deep breath. "This news may be most unpleasant to you… we need an undercover agent." Tsunade paused.

"Okay and you want me to do it, right?"

"Yeah but… We need you to go undercover for the Akatsuki." Tsunade said.

"WHAT?" Naruto yelled.

"It would only be for a short time."

"Since they are after me and Kyuubi. Instead of extracting the demon… they could use it on their side." Naruto said knowingly.

Dang he is smart. "Yes. Exactly."

"What would be the point though? Just to get information on their attacks. What if they see through the plan and won't let me join?" Naruto was in deep thought. "This won't be easy. Nearly impossible."

"Yes. That's why we create a believable scene. We will gather ANBU some Jounin and some villagers. They will presumably attack you. We have information of the whereabouts of the Akatsuki, which is not far from here. So what you have to do is simply run. When you are near their hideout you will pass out. We will have to inflict some wounds on you. Hopefully they will recognize your chakra signature and come find you. From there you have to hate Konoha. You want to kill everyone here. You will become a cold-blooded killer. This is just incase they use some type of truth Jutsu and you have to say the truth. The people did attack you though it wasn't intentionally. I know you have an extremely strong mind and can repel the Jutsu but just incase.Things always sometimes slip. We will label you as a missing-nin for the time being even though you are on a mission.We need information on all members of the Akatsuki. Their stregnths, weaknesses, and possibly some other information."

Naruto nodded. "I think I understand. When will this take place?"

"In six days."

"Who is—" Naruto was cut off by the door opening.

"Hokage-sama I have to speak with you…" Kakashi entered the room. He noticed Anbu captain "Whoops. Sorry Captain. I did not realize you were in here."

"It's quite all right Hatake Kakashi. Just don't do it again." Naruto said.

"I'm sorry, again." Kakashi left the room. Tsunade rolled her eyes.

"Anyways, I'll see you in about six days. You need to strengthen up so rest up and eat well. For Monday is the day you depart."

Naruto nodded his head and went to leave.

"Oh, send Kakashi back in here."

"Hai, Tsunade-sama."

Naruto opened the door and walked out. Kakashi was standing near. "The Hokage wishes to see you."

Naruto walked down the streets. He was extremely nervous. This mission is going to throw him off. He was so lost in thought that he bumped into somebody and knocked them down.

"I'm terribly sorry," Naruto said. He noticed that the person was only Sakura. He held out a hand to help her up. "I was paying no attention."

Naruto's deep masculine voice made her blush. (Remember he is still in ANBU uniform)

"Aren't you the c-captain of ANBU? The second best ninja in the village!" Sakura asked taking Naruto's strong hand. She stood up and realized how short he was.

"Yes. I will watch myself. Sorry again. I hope I didn't hurt you." Naruto said sarcastically. But Sakura didn't hear the sarcasm in that.

"Oh no. I am fine." Sakura dreamily said. Sakura is an idiot.

Naruto walked past her. He disappeared in a cloud of smoke and appeared inside his room. He felt nobody's presence so he took of his anbu uniform and fell on his bed. This is going to be a long week. Then really long months, if the Akatsuki actually believe me.

A/N: Another chapter is finished. Please be generous and leave a review! I also thank my reviewers for inspiring me to write more. -