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Team Twelve's First C-Rank part 1.
"Ring,"
"Ring,"
"Ring,"
The alarm woke Naru up. Quickly she rolled over and smacked the blasted contraption off; lying still for a minute, she realized what day it was. Today was the day! The day her team had been waiting for, the day they could officially start taking C-ranks.
Hopping out of bed, she set to work on getting ready; since she knew that her team would most likely get a C-rank today, she had taken the time last night to prepare her nap sack and ninja gear, so the only thing she had to do this morning was get dressed.
She hurriedly put on her standard outfit and then rushed down the stairs; however, her actions were thwarted by her mother who was waiting for her. Kushina leveled her daughter a stare, "And where are you going this morning in such a hurry," she asked her?
Naru sheepishly smiled up at her mother, "I'm going to Kakashi's. Today my team is eligible for our first C-rank and I wanted us to get there early," she said. Kushina huffed and crossed her arms, "Not without breakfast young lady," she said taking her daughter by the arm and leading her to the table.
The girl squirmed in her mother's grasp, "But Mom, that will make me late! I want my team to get there first so we get a good mission," she said. Kushina wasn't hearing any of it and forced her daughter to have a seat, "The mission can wait, but first you're going to sit and eat with your father and me. We've hardly seen you since you became a kunoichi," she said.
Naru sighed and slumped in her seat; she knew once her mother set her mind to something there was no arguing with her. She also conceded that her mother had a point, it felt like she hadn't seen her parents since she joined Team Twelve and that saddened her. Kushina seeing that she had won left to make breakfast, just as Minato walked in.
The man was completely oblivious to the argument his wife and daughter had had just moments ago, so it surprised him to see Naru sitting at the dining room table, "Well morning stranger," he said, taking a seat across from his daughter.
Naru smiled over at him, "Morning Daddy," she said. Minato winked at her, "So what's on the agenda for your team today," he asked?
Naru's eyes lit up, "My team and I are hoping to get our first C-rank today," she said. Minato's face changed to one of surprise, "Oh my! Is your team eligible for a C-rank already," he said, concern lacing his tone.
Naru nodded, "Yep, my team and I have worked really hard to get to this day," she said. Minato's face darkened, "Now Naru, a C-rank is a lot harder than a D-rank. Are you sure your team is ready for something so serious," he asked?
Naru's expression turned stern, "Daddy, I'm sure. Plus, Inoichi sensei has been training us to the bone whenever we aren't doing missions. So yes, I'm positive that we're ready," she said. The Yellow Flash looked his daughter over, wondering when she grew up before he smiled, "I believe you, but please be careful and don't take any unnecessary risk," he said.
The little girl smiled at her father, "I promise Daddy," she said. Kushina came back holding two plates of scrambled eggs and bacon and placed them down in front of them, "eat up!" she said.
Minato and Naru clasped their hands together, "Thank you for the food," they said and then dug in.
Meanwhile:
At the same time that Naru was getting a talking to from Minato, Kakashi was having a similar discussion with his father. Sakumo looked at his son as he came down for breakfast. He knew today was a special day for the boy and his team as they were eligible to do C-ranks; however, he wasn't so sure Kakashi was ready for such responsibility.
Oh, who was he kidding, he knew the boy was more than capable of taking on a C-rank mission, he just didn't like the idea of his baby boy being out in the field so soon. It made him feel a little better knowing Naru would be out in the field with him, if anyone pair of genin could take on the world it would be those two.
Kakashi gave his father a surprised look as he came downstairs. He thought the man was going on a mission today, "Dad, what are you doing here," he asked? Sakumo gave him a playful smirk, "Well I live here don't I," he said.
The young boy blushed under his mask, "No, I just meant I'd thought you'd left on your mission," he said. Sakumo shook his head, "Nah, I don't leave till later this afternoon and besides what kind of father would I be if I didn't see my son off on his first C-rank," he said.
Kakashi blushed again, "You didn't have to do that," he said shyly, but secretly he was overjoyed that his father had stayed to see him off. Sakumo winked at him before his expression turned serious. "Kakashi, please don't take this question the wrong way, but please answer honestly. Do you think your team is ready for a mission of this caliber," he asked?
The boy straightened his shoulders. He looked at his father a moment before he answered him, "Yes sir, my team and I have worked and trained exceptionally hard to get ready for this. So yes, I say we, I'm ready for a C-rank," he said.
Sakumo smiled proudly, "That's what I needed to hear, I'm reassured now, I know you'll do just fine. Go take a seat Kakashi, I'm fixing breakfast this morning," he said. Kakashi beamed and went to set the table.
Meanwhile:
At the same time that Naru and Kakashi were having a discussion with their parents; Tenzo was getting a lecture from Danzo. Oh, joy.
Danzo Shimura stared down at the boy in front of him. He had assigned the boy to spy on the Namikaze and Hatake brats a few months ago and so far everything seemed to be going well; however, he was concerned the boy was growing attached to his teammates.
He wasn't too worried about it at the moment; right now he was more concerned about the C-rank the boy's team was about to go one. "Rise Tenzo," he said.
Tenzo rose nervously and waited patiently for his orders. Danzo looked at him sternly, "I understand that Team Twelve will be going on there first C-rank today," he said. The wood user nodded, "Yes sir," he said quietly.
The war hawk nodded, "I expect you to watch over Namikaze and Hatake, those two are too valuable to lose. Remember Tenzo, we're still at war," he said. Tenzo nodded, "Yes Sir!" he said.
Danzo turned away from him, he was satisfied with the boy's answers, "Good, you're dismissed," he said and then walked away leaving Tenzo to stare after him.
Team Twelve finally made it to the Hokage Tower around ten-thirty, none of the genins mentioned the conversations they had had between their respective guardians that morning.
Inoichi watched as his team approached him, he was pleased to see that three were calm and not acting overly excited, even though inside they were probably anything but. It just went to show how mature the three were.
Once everyone was gathered, Inoichi spoke, "Alright team, I don't think I have to tell you that as of today, Team Twelve is officially able to do C-ranks. Now normally, I wouldn't let a genin team as green as you guys out in the field so soon, but since you guys have proven your teamwork, I have no doubt you're ready for this," he said.
Team Twelve beamed at him and Inoichi smiled, "Alright team, let's do this," he said. "Hai!" the team said, saluting him. The four then made their way into the tower.
The Hokage was expecting them and the team was quickly ushered into the mission room. Hiruzen smiled at them, "Ah, Inoichi san, I see your team is here bright and early today. No doubt eager for a C-rank," he said.
Inoichi bowed, "Hai! Hokage Sama, my team has proven to me that they are ready," he said. Hiruzen nodded, "I have no doubts either Inoichi san, and I have the perfect mission for you," he said, sparking team twelves curiosity.
Hiruzen pulled out a scroll and threw it at Inoichi who caught it with ease and then spoke, "Team Twelve, your mission is to deliver this treaty to the Mizukage and deliver his reply," he said.
"Hai!" the team saluted him.
Hiruzen nodded, "The village is counting on you, may the will of fire be your guide. You are dismissed," he said.
Team Twelve then dispersed to complete their mission.
Author's note: Here's chapter 17 of the Gold Siren and part one of what I'm calling the wave arc. Ps. Wave being their first mission in the universe will have significance later. Thank you guys for reading, Nerdzone6.