Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
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The Third was gone. Konoha was trying to stand up from Orochimaru's attack.
Many died in that dreadful battle causing a shortage of shinobi to do missions. There was no Hokage yet, but the village had to honor the compromises with its clients and feudal lords. So, all jounin and chunin were sent to accomplish missions and bring money for the village reconstruction.
Kurenai was leaned on a tree, waiting. Asuma was lighting a cigarette. Kakashi was reading that naughty book of his. Gai was doing push ups and sit ups. Iruka was simply waiting.
"They will be here anytime soon…" – said the crimson eyed lady.
"YOSH! There! My youthful and beloved students!" – Gai flipped on his back and spread his arms to welcome his genin students.
Rock Lee, his sensei 'mini-me', spread his arms too, running (the more his crutches allowed) towards his mature clone.
"GAI SENSEI!"
"LEE!"
"GAI SENSEI!" – said again the boy with tears in his eyes.
"LEE!" – And the man also was crying.
They hugged each other, tightly, with a lovely sunset behind them. Meanwhile, the Hyuuga boy and the weapon specialist stood motionless, watching the scene with displeased faces, sweat drops falling from their heads.
Thankfully, the other genin students arrived and the focus of attention shifted form the embraced sensei and student to the newcomers.
"Yo, Kakashi sensei! Why is everyone here?" – The blond boy asked.
"Iruka, they are all here. Begin the explanation." – said Kakashi in a bored tone.
The genins sat on the grass and listened to the chunin teacher. Iruka coughed a little to prepare his voice and began his explanation:
"As you are aware, Konoha is suffering from Orochimaru's attack. Many of our warriors are dead or injured; nevertheless, we must continue the contracts with feudal lords and take any missions in order to raise funds for the village reconstruction."
Iruka stopped a little just to check if he had the attention of all kids. He wasn't pleased to see Shikamaru sleeping, Chouji eating, Kiba scratching Akamaru's head, Shino playing with a bug on his index finger, Naruto poking Sasuke on the shoulder, Sakura and Ino staring Sasuke with hearts in her eyes, Tenten playing with a shurinken, Lee was showing his thumb up to his sensei who repeated the gesture to his student and vice versa, Hinata was looking at Naruto, giggling and blushing, and the only one who was actually looking a him was Neji (but Iruka was sure that the boy's mind was elsewhere…).
"AHEM!" – He tried to call the students attention. All kids looked at him. – "So, since all available ranked shinobi are on missions, YOU genins will have to substitute the teachers at the Academy."
"WHAT?" – asked in unison the kids.
Now I have their attention… - Thought Iruka – "That is right: you are going to teach at the Academy. Starting tomorrow, each genin cell will be responsible for one class period. Do your best, because the next generation depends on you!"
"Each team may go now, and prepare for tomorrow." – said Kurenai, dismissing the children.
"Be sure to teach something useful!" – said Kakashi.
"Ano-san, Ano-san! I have a question!" – Naruto raised his arm.
"What is it, Naruto?" – Asked Iruka.
"Can we teach anything? Anything we want?"
"Yup. As long as it concerns shinobi way of life, you are free to teach anything." – Kakashi answered.
"Hum….Shinobi way of life….I don't know what do you mean Kakashi sensei!" – Naruto was puzzled. – "I don't have any idea of what to teach!"
"That is why you have Sasuke and Sakura in your team. I'm sure they can come up with something." – Kakashi answered.
"Hey! Hey! Are calling me stupid?" – Naruto boosted.
"Yes, he is, dope!" – Sasuke said.
"What? You bastard!"
"Moron!"
"Chicken!"
"Hey! Stop you two!" – Iruka separated the boys – "Go home and think about something to teach the students!"
All teams left the clearing, leaving their senseis alone to think about the consequences of that act.
"I think Konoha is gone, for good….." – Said Kakashi.
"No, just trust them. I'm sure they can do a good job!" – Kurenai tried to cheer up, even though she didn't really believe in her own words.
"Well, whatever. It is just while we don't find a new Hokage…." – Asuma lighted another cigarette.
"MY UNFAITHFUL COMPANIONS! BELIEVE IN KONOHA'S YOUTH POWER! I'M AS SURE AS THE SUN RISING IN THE EAST THAT THOSE BRILLIANT APPRENTICES WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!" – And the sun appeared behind the Konoha Green Beast, while the other teachers looked at each other with bored faces.
They were pretty sure that it would be a disaster, bigger than Orochimaru….
Well, another fanfic. This time I'm trying some humor. Read and Review!
