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Chapter 9

Today was the day the Wave mission would begin. Naruto is just as restless as he was in the other timeline. We are guaranteed to go. That is, if I decide not to change anything. I'm leaning towards doing the mission considering Sasuke re-awakens his Sharingan, Naruto and Sasuke become bonded more, and it's a good lesson for both of them.

So, it's settled. The Wave mission will be a go.

*

"The next assignment for Team 7 will be to babysit for the council of elders—"

Naruto cut off the third, "No way! No thank you! Boring! Give us something different to do! Something amazing!" It was killing me. The past month of not doing any real mission. I went from fighting in the War to chasing a runaway cat in dirty alleyways. A big difference, if you ask me.

Iruka began to shout at Naruto, who in turn began to shout back. Which led to Kakashi bopping him in the head. And Third was about to give a lecture on the structure missions assignments.

"He is right though." Now I had everyone's attention. "We have done a whole lot of mental missions. And we will probably do many more. So, why not just give us one go at C rank mission. Not like it'll hurt. It'll just give us more practice as a shinobi and teammate." The Third leaned back in his chair and took a drag from his pipe.

"Hm, Naruto and you aren't wrong, I suppose. I'll assign you a C rank mission. A mission to protect an individual."

"Alright! Who is it!" Naruto questioned, sitting on the ground. When did he—? I don't even want to know.

"Here, Naruto." I grabbed his arm and yanked him up as our drunk bridge builder stumbled through the door.

"What's going on here? They look like a bunch of wet nosed brats. Especially the midget with the look of an imbecile." Jeez, if only the dude knew he was talking to eventually to one of the strongest shinobis in history.

Naruto began to whip his head back and forth mumbling, "Who's the midget? Imbecile?" Alright...maybe I can see it. Just a little bit.

I watched as he paused, and understood was the drunk was saying. "I'll kill him!" I snatched his arm, holding him back.

"Naruto, I don't think it's a good idea to kill the person we're supposed to protect." Tazuna sighed, probably realizing we are all he's gonna get, and introduced himself and the mission

"I am Tazuna, a bride builder. You are all to protect me and offer up your lives if it's needed."

*

We'd been walking for quite a bit. The conversation was a steady stream of Naruto mostly. Either bickering with Tazuna or making remarks about the land around. Sasuke and I remained silent. I would join in with Naruto, but I was trying to figure out a plan for those Chunin brothers and Zabuza.

I was still lost in thought when we passed the puddle. And I still didn't have a plan. Kakashi subtly glanced at it and kept moving.

I watched 'surprised' as the two brothers erupted from the puddle and wrapped their twin chain gauntlets around Kakashi. And ripped him apart. Jeez, does he have to be so dramatic.

"Eh! Kakashi Sensei!" Naruto screamed, panic and fear on his face. Sasuke looked to be just as scared.

The brothers disappeared, appearing behind Naruto. "Two little piggies..." They said, bringing up their connected chain to get Naruto. I'll join in at the last moment, I decided watching my other teammate move. Sasuke threw a shuriken and kunai, effectively trapping their connected chain to a tree.

He jumped and landed gracefully onto their arms. Planting his hands on theirs, Sasuke simultaneously kicked them both in the head. The Chunin disconnected the wire and moved away. One going towards Naruto and are other towards Tazuna. I sprinted forward to meet the brother head on.

"Sakura!" Sasuke yelled, having gotten in a defensive position in front of Tazuna. I paid him no mind. I knew what I was doing.

As we neared each other, I turned and slid. In between the chunin legs. After clearing the space between his legs, I stopped myself and charged in again. He was still facing the other, but must have saw my plan. Because he threw back his left hand in hopes of backhanding me. I grabbed it, twisting it severely. It forced him onto the ground, which I then kicked the back of his knocking him unconscious.

I turned and saw Kakashi holding the other Chunin. "Not bad, Sakura." Sasuke and Naruto both looked at me with surprise.

*

"Sakura, I'm sorry I didn't help." Naruto spoke, as I healed his hand from him making his statement. Sasuke stood nearby, silently watching.

"Why are you apologising? It was your first enemy after all. And they were Chunin." I finished healing it and stood up. Naruto looked down at the ground.

"But, you didn't hesitate and neither did the bastard!" Sasuke heard and gave Naruto a smirk, riling Naruto up. "Bastard!"

I watched as they both began to argue. Kakashi was discussing with Tazuna a few feet away, the tied up Chunin behind them. I saw Kakashi pause for a few seconds before answering Tazuna.

"Hey, we are continuing the mission. We move out now."

AN:

I tried with the fight scene, so please have mercy on me. And I will try to show other characters development. Probably in the future, get different perspectives.

Published: 1/2/19