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Chapter 10- The Mission and Encounters

It was a day off for everyone for they were cleaning up the village. But the genins minds only revolved around Naruto. Naruto seemed to be quiet and helped many of the villagers especially Tsunade. He helped her with the paper work, and reports. He also helped heal most of the villagers.

Sakura was in the hospital waiting for Naruto to finish his shift. It's been 5 hours since he's been here. Then Naruto finally got off of his shift. "Here Naruto-sama." said a nurse handing Naruto a towel to wipe off the sweat he had. He grabbed it and wiped the sweat off. Then he gave it back to the nurse. "Arigatou Nagori."

Then he walked over to Sakura. Sakura asked, "How is Anko-sensei?" "Anko's fine. Only a few minor injuries but she's fine." replied Naruto. Sakura nodded then they both left. 'Something seems a little odd about him.' thought Sakura. Naruto then saw Tenten and Neji.

Neji saw the Uzumaki prodigy and frowned deeper. He's been worried about his friend ever since what happened last night. Tenten also saw him and asked, "How is Anko-sensei Naruto-kun?"

Naruto replied, "Anko's fine."

Then Sasuke came running and said, "Tsunade wants to see us." They nodded and followed the Uchiha boy.

As they got there Naruto had to dodge several kunais. Tsunade said, "You're late!" Thank goodness Naruto had put up a sound barrier before she screamed.

Naruto closed his eyes and asked, "Why did you call us Tsunade?" Everyone tensed up a bit. Naruto has spoken with some kind of intent within his voice.

Tsunade cleared her voice and replied, "Ah yes…you are to go to the Hidden Village of the Wave to get a scroll from a former client, Tazuna." 'Wave? That's right…I promised them that I would come back.' thought Naruto. They nodded and went to pack. Naruto was at the gates waiting for the others.

Deep inside Kyuubi was concerned about his kit. Naruto has become more silent and told his most deepest secrets. He shook his head. Tenten came and saw Naruto under the tree with his eyes closed making him look like he's sleeping. She blushed. She never noticed how cute the kitsune boy could be.

Naruto asked, "Are you just going to stare at me Tenten?"

She jumped.

"How long did you know I was here?" she asked.

"Long enough." Tenten then saw the others coming.

As they continued to the wave country Naruto sensed something. 'She never did say what rank this was.' said Naruto in his head. "Careful kit. They're stronger than Zabuza." replied Kyuubi. 'I know.' Neji saw Naruto put his hand in his kunai holster and took caution. Then attacked five mist ninjas.

Neji activated his Byakugan as Naruto and Sasuke activated their Sharingan. The tall mist ninja said, "Looks like we only have genin to deal with."

"But…the blonde one. Don't you know about him?" asked the other one.

The tall one saw Naruto and gasped silently. Naruto smirked and replied, "Nice to see you again Usui."

"Uzumaki Naruto." was all Usui said.

Usui said, "You won't win this time!" "You really have no life do you?" asked Naruto. Usui made some hand seals and yelled, "Mizu no tatsumaki!" They dodged it. Naruto made some hand seals and said, "Ikazuchi no kiba." Usui barely dodged it.

Naruto said, "You guys take care of the others. I'll handle him."

They nodded. Sakura had to battle the medium looking one. The ninja yelled, "Suigadan!" Sakura dodged it.

She made some hand seals and yelled, "Kayuudan!" The ninja dodged it and said, "Impressive." Sakura gritted her teeth.

Naruto looked at Usui and asked, "How are you Usui?" Usui clenched his hands into fists and said, "Shut your damn mouth! Senei ta jashu!" "Hyourou no jutsu!" Then Usui was captured in a prison of ice.

'He's still as weak as ever.' he thought. Then he saw Sakura having trouble. He rushed to her side and said, "Baki Suishouha!" Then waves washed the ninjas away and Naruto went to check up on her to see a huge wound on her arm. "You need to be careful Sakura. Chiyute no jutsu." All of a sudden her wound healed.

After a few hours everyone had defeated the ninjas. Tenten asked, "How much longer?" "We're here." replied Sasuke. As if right on time there appeared Tazuna and his family. "It's good to see you again!" greeted Tazuna.

After they rest Naruto walked out into the forest. 'Byakugan Sharingan!' thought Naruto. Then he activated the Sharingan with a blank pupil in the center. Unfortunately for him, Neji and Sasuke felt it. Naruto was training and his bloodline limit was causing explosions. Neji and Sasuke came rushing out to see Naruto training.

Naruto felt their presence and quickly dismissed the Byakugan Sharingan. "What is it?" asked Naruto. Neji replied, "We were just checking the explosions that we head." "Hn…" Naruto looked up at the sky. Sasuke asked, "What are you hiding from us Naruto?" He shrugged.

Naruto then went back into the house.

Inari asked, "Are you okay Naruto-nii?"

"I'm fine Inari." replied Naruto.

"Are you sure you are fine Naruto-kun? You seem distracted." asked Tsunami.

"I'm fine. There's nothing to worry about." replied Naruto with his toothy grin. Tsunami shook it off.

Naruto got up from his seat and walked into his room. Sakura looked at Neji and Sasuke and saw them nitpicking their food. Tenten asked, "What happened?" Neji replied, "I have no idea." 'Tazuna and his family are different.' Naruto thought. Sakura gasped and everyone looked at her.

"I just remembered something." she told them. They stared at her. "When Naruto was young he was captured by a man name Uchiha Itachi. And during that he was able to defeat Itachi and because of that Itachi has become obsessed into killing him." explained the Haruno girl.

"I don't need you to reveal my secrets Sakura." said a voice from the doorway. They gasped. There was Naruto right there wearing a black shirt, black jeans, and a dark blue vest over him.

"Looks like you've seen a ghost." Naruto said bluntly.

Inari yelled, "YOU LOOK SO COOL!"

Naruto covered his ears. Tenten asked, "Where are you going Naruto-kun?" "I was going out for a bit." replied Naruto. Sakura asked, "How long were you there?" "Long enough." Then he walked outside with the others following. They stopped at two graves. 'Zabuza…Haku.' thought Naruto.

Sasuke: Sup?

Lilvtshadow: Where the heck were you?

Ino: Gomenasai...I dragged him somewhere...

Lilvtshadow: Alright...beats the hell out of them

Naruto: Please review or else lilvtshadow is going to kill me.