Those Who Inherit The Will Of Fire

Chapter 1 : The Ones Who Were Gone For Too Long.

'Feels good, doesn't it?' Kureshi Keritsu stated while sniffing the smell of Ichariku's ramen which could be smelt even at the main Konoha gate. It's been 3 years since Team Ibiki left Konoha on a mission to penetrate through the Akatsuki. Oodamo Yamato smirked at the sleeping security guards while Yasheteru Sito stretched his arms.

'IN KONOHA ATLAST!' Sito yelled in delight.

'C'mon guys, we've got to report this to the new hokage, Tsunade-sama' Ibiki said with a yawn.

Note: He said new because he hasn't met her yet.

Everyone was tired, bearing the fact of sleeping in sleeping bags for 3 years.

'Hai' Sito and Keritsu said except for Yamato who was extremely anti-social.

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'I know that their next target is the kyuubi after gaining Shakuku but you say they have found the whereabouts of the other 7 jinchuurikis as well?' Tsunade asked giving Ibiki a serious look.

'I'm afraid so, Tsunade-sama'

'Why isn't she wearing her headband?' Tsunade asked pointing a finger at Keritsu.

'I'll tell you that later but Tsunade-sama, there's something you should know' Ibiki said in a soft whisper 'They're after the fizulki.'

'Hmm... (Rubbing he chin as though stroking a beard) this meeting is officially over but I need to talk to you, Ibiki, in private.'

'Yes, Tsunade-sama.'

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'So you're saying that she joined the Akatsuki for a period of time?' Tsunade asked in deep breathes to calm herself down.

'Yes, Tsunade-sama. It was the only way we could succeed in the mission the Third gave us.' Ibiki said, his head hung in shame.

'So that explains her headband'

'Yes. There's one more thing'

'Go on'

'The ring and the Akatsuki's robes are still with her'

'I don't take that as a problem at all. Ibiki, keep a good eye on her. The Akatsuki will be plotting to get her back. The last thing we want is the Akatsuki to have the advantage of the Fizulki'

Ibiki smiled and said 'The Will of Fire in her burns strongly. She isn't the type who gives in or gives up easily. I know her. I'm her sensei.'

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'That Tsunade lady looks young. I mean she's one of the legendary three. They're like in their 50-60's. She looks like she's 30! What d'you reckon she did to herself?' Keritsu asked her team mates while walking towards Ichariku.

'Hehe. She must be liking some young guy. Wanna fake her age at that age. Plus she may have focused loads of time on her breasts' Sito said matter of factly playfully.

'Bloody pervert!' she muttered under her breath.

'C'mon it's not even proportionate to her body! Anybody would notice that big and bulging piece of flesh!'

'You better shut up before stuff this in your face' she said shoving her hand under his nose.

'Oh yeah? I'd like to see you try!'

'Why you...'

Yamato was already ahead of them. He hated loud commotions. He was pulled into darkness at the age of 5 when his own family tried to kill him. He was really close to death but luckily his grandfather was there to save him. After his grandfather died, he was still threatened to death. He ran away from his village to Konoha where the Third took pity and replaced his wave headband with a konoha one. The real reason behind Sarutobi accepting Yamato was because he could sense that he possesed the will of fire just like any true Konoha citizen.

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'Oi Yamato! … Even if you think you are the strongest … guy in our … group, there is one ... contest you'll surely … lose in!' Sito filled his mouth with large helpings of Ramen.

'And what is it?'

'A talking contest!'

'You hardly speak at all and when you do, it'll be in short phrases like "hn"!'

'Whatever!'

'I want to challenge you. At least it'll wipe that smirk off your face!' Sito said confidently looking directly into Yamato's eyes.

'I don't want to waste my time and chakra on you. I've got better thinks to do.'

'I bet your cheek muscles are in pain, eh? It's your first time saying quite a long phrase!'

'…'

'I bet it's too painful that you can't even talk! LOOSER!'

Yamato look lazily into Sito's eyes and smirked. That got Sito very angry and he landed a punch on his face but Yamato blocked it. This time he was pissed off even more, so he flung himself against Yamato (They both landed on the floor with Yamato's Ramen everywhere) and landed a mighty and awesome punch on his right cheek.

'I bet that will add on to the pain in your cheeks' He spat on his face

Suddenly a four-man team appeared inside Ichariku. The leader and the 3 teens looked at them with his only visible black eye with shock. Keritsu, who was egging Sito on to bash Yamato's face, looked at Hatake Kakashi as though the world was coming to an end. Sito and Yamato wondered why it was quiet suddenly and turned to look at Keritsu and followed her gaze. They both froze too.

'Kakashi?' The three frozen chunnin asked in unison.

Suddenly Kakashi eye curved upward to show that he was grinning, 'You guys haven't change, have you?'