Naruto: The World Cup

Rated T

Summary: The World Cup is back after 20 years and Konoha is in desperate need of a team. Will they fight through the odds and even make the tournament? Engage yourself into the ultimate comedy action story!

Time Period: Post Time Skip

Chapter 1: The World Cup is Back!

Tsunade sits at her desk, checking mission logs. Team Kakashi has returned from their encounter with Sasuke.

"Tsunade-Sama! Someone is here to see you," exclaimed Shizune, panting for a breath.

"Bring him in please," said Tsunade, as if she cared. "I'm busy today, Shizune. This better be important…"

"Hai!" Shizune opened the door and signaled for the figure to come in. "Err.. Sorry, I forgot to ask for his name, Tsunade-sama."

"Hello, Hokage-sama. I am Sakachi, representative of the World Cup and-"

Tsunade's eyes opened wide as a flash back appeared.

20 years ago.

"Alright boys! We're in the final for the first time ever! Do not disappoint our proud village of Konoha!" said Sandaime, all fired up.

"YEAH! WE GOT THIS!" exclaimed Jiriaya. "I will not let this team lose!"

Tsunade stood in the back of the locker room fired up with passion as she, the manager of Konoha's World Cup Soccer Team, listened the ruckus Jiriaya was causing.

The team consisted of 20 of Konoha's Ninja, including Kakashi, Yondaime, Jiraiya, and Asuma. Everyone was fired up, some were head bashing their assigned wooden lockers.

"Don't be so cocky, Jiriaya! You're going to give us some bad karma, you know!" exclaimed Maito Gai.

"Alright everyone, huddle up!" said Sandaime, coach of the team. "If we win this today, we will officially gain the respect as a winner of the World Cup. We have never won, and now's our chance to shine. DON'T LET KONOHA DOWN!"

Yondaime began to chant their theme as the rest followed. The painted faces and leaf green uniforms of the players ran out of the tunnel with fury in their eyes. This game was against their heated rivals from the village of the sand.

The game commenced, as 1000's of fans stood up and shouted at the top of their lungs. Fireworks, flags, lights, and cheers filled the stadium with a ruckus unlike any other.

The game ended up tied and went into a shootout. Yondaime, Kakashi, Shikaku, and Asuma scored their penalty kicks with ease, but so did the sand ninja. The last kick came up to Jiriaya. 'Man.. I'm going to make this for sure. I can't wait till Tsunade recognizes my skill!"

Jiriaya left his leg from the ground and pounded the ball. The ball shot straight up into the stands. The sand goalie didn't even move. Jiraiya messed it up. He let the team down.

The Sand scored the next goal, and they won on that penalty kick. They celebrated their hearts out, while the fans of Konoha cried out tears of disappointment. The team hung their heads low as the sand was given the trophy. The trophy was magnificent. It gleamed like the moon on a summer night.

Tsunade blanked out.

"-I am here to tell you that the 50th World Cup will be played in four months. The hosting country is the hidden village of sound. You can enter your village/country, but you must go through qualifying rounds and qualify. From there, you will be put into groups. There will be 5 groups of 4. Any questions?" explained the figure.

"N-no… We will gladly enter."

"Fabulous, your first qualifying match is at Nano Country against Nano Country in a month. Be there."

The man left without letting Tsunade respond. Tsunade was still terrorized by her flashback, but soon gathered stability.

"Shizune, post an announcement at the town square for tryouts. We need 20 willing players and we will need a coach. Call out Jiriaya, please."

Shizune acknowledged her and quickly left her office to post the message.