' But Kakashi-sensei, why is she joining our group?'

' Sakura, I told you; she's here because Hokage-sama asked for her to be placed here. But just a word of warning, don't take things too seriously, she might be an idiot most of the time, but just try to understand where she's coming from, ok?' Sakura nodded and walked off, a million and more thoughts fighting in her head. Why was a fourth genin added to the teams?

' Ah, Sakura-chan! So, what's up with the new girl? She seems a bit weird…' Naruto said.

' Even you think she's weird? Wow, that's new…' Sasuke added dryly. Narrowing her eyes, she walked up to the new girl.

' Hi, I'm Sakura, what's your name?'

' Huh? Oh right, I'm Hijikata Misanagi… Uh, sorry if I'm intruding or anything, you know, with the teams being tampered with.' Misanagi said.

' Don't worry about that, it's just those two over there you should keep an eye on.' Sakura whispered angrily into Misanagi's ear. Misanagi's eyes wandered over to the said boys and smiled.

' Don't worry; I think I freaked them out anyways. So, where's Kakashi-sensei?'

' Dunno, he's disappeared again. He does it from time to time. By the way, do you know why the teams are bigger?' Shaking her head, Misanagi looked a bit sad as if she knew but wasn't supposed to say anything.

' Oh ok then. Well, it looks like that baka-sensei of ours has finally decided to come and collect his darling students, so let's go. Naruto, Sasuke-kun, come on!'

' Hello Misanagi, come to join my little posse have we? Now, now, there's no need to thank me for putting you in the idiot group.' Kakashi said, silencing a livid Misanagi with his hand.

' We've got a mission today. This one's a bit of a doosey but I'm sure you'll manage. Your first D-rank mission for the week.'

' D-rank? But why so low?' Asked Misanagi.

' What are you on about? We have to start somewhere. Being a ninja isn't always about A-rank missions!' Sasuke replied a little harshly. There was something about her that he just didn't like. She reminded him of a female version of Naruto, but seemed to be even more of an idiot than him if that were possible.

' Well sorry, you'd think you get something a bit more challenging once in a while?' Misanagi instantly decided that she hated Uchiha Sasuke. She didn't care about the Uchiha name; she just thought that Sasuke was a jerk. She glared at him a little before turning away. Sakura noticed the look on Misanagi's face and sighed.

' So, what's the mission?' Asked Naruto.

' Ahaha, you'll love this. You four are going to be entertaining the kids at school since there's a chuunin and jounin meeting today. So, have fun.' Kakashi said smiling brightly. All four of his students groaned.

' We're babysitting? I think I agree with Misanagi, we need higher ranked missions.' Sakura sighed. The four of them made their way to the school and, thanks to Naruto, were dragged into the nearest classroom buy three small children.

' Leader! You've come to save us!' Naruto blinked a few times before answering.

' Huh? Konohamaru, what are you saying? We're on a mission.'

' Huh? You're on a mission? Who's she?' Konohamaru asked, looking suspiciously at Misanagi who was now trying to get a little boy off her leg.

' Oh, she's Misanagi, she's joined our team because Hokage-sama wanted her to.'

' Oh thanks Naruto-chan, I feel a lot better now. Could you help me get this cretin off of my leg?' The four spent the whole afternoon babysitting and playing with the kids in the classroom. Naruto was too preoccupied with Konohamaru's group (they had hog-tied him to a chair and were discussing ways to ambush Hokage-sama) and Sasuke just glared at all the little kids. The girls however, were having fun, playing silly games with all the kids.

' Come on Sasuke-kun, just sit with us and I promise you that these kids won't pounce on you.' Misanagi said lightly, trying to smile but was starting to get annoyed because Sasuke was glaring at her.

' Fine, I don't know why I even bother…' She muttered to herself. Sakura looked at Misanagi worriedly; even Sasuke hadn't been so mean to her when they first became a team.

' Sasuke, what's wrong?' She tried. Sasuke only glared at her and moved away to a group of boys who were practising their skills.

' What's up with him anyways? I get it that he doesn't like me, but is he always like this? If he is, then I'll just have to ask Hokage-sama to transfer me to another group.'

' What are you saying? You want to leave our group, already?' Misanagi shook her head.

' You know that Hokage-sama put me in this group for a reason, but if Sasuke continues to be such a jerk, I'll ask to leave. Don't take it personally though.' Sakura understood and silently prayed that Sasuke would stop being so mean to Misanagi.

' Argh! I think I hate kids now… Who thought a bunch of eight year olds were so annoying?' Sakura complained. They were all now walking back to the bridge to wait for Kakashi. All of them were tired and had massive headaches, mainly from the screaming kids.

' That stupid Kakashi-sensei, he's always late. It's already been thirty-four minutes and eighteen seconds… Hurry up would you!' Naruto screamed out. He looked up to see Misanagi smiling at him strangely.

' Huh?' He got even more freaked out when she started waving.

' Sorry I'm late, there was a little sick puppy on the road and I just had to help it.' Came a voice from behind him. Naruto went bug-eyed and stood there in plain terror.

' Kakashi-sensei, you're late, as usual!' Screamed Sakura this time.

' Gomen, gomen, so how was the mission?'

' Terrible.' Said Misanagi.

' Fun.' Said Naruto.

' Stressful.' Sighed Sakura who was now clutching her forehead.

glare Three guesses for who that was…

' Hehe, that bad was it? Well, don't worry, maybe you'll get a better one next time.' Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke all walked home leaving Kakashi and Misanagi standing on the bridge alone.

' So, what do you think?' Misanagi didn't answer for a moment so she could think of something somewhat nice to say.

' Sakura and Naruto are nice enough and they seem fun, but that Uchiha kid… damn he shits me to hell.' Kakashi raise his eyebrow and looked at the fuming shinobi next to him.

' That bad, huh? Don't worry he's like that. Once you get over the coldness and somewhat insane grumpiness, he's an all right kid. Just give it a while and you'll agree.' Misanagi sighed and looked over the bridge, leaning her arms on the edge.

' I hope you're right. Well, see you tomorrow then.'

' Huh? Are you going to lock yourself in your room again?' Misanagi just walked off.

' I hate that boy… what on earth did I do to make him so pissed at me?' Misanagi asked herself. She opened the front door to the large apartment she shared with Kakashi and immediately walked to her room. Plopping herself down onto the bed, she reached out for a picture of her family. Quickly wiping away a tear, she moped about for a few hours before going to sleep.