Chapter 13

AN: I see many want Hinata and the Hyuga clan… why not?! Let's see how Flamengo feels about the mascot coming for a visit, poor man.

Root base, upon Team SHL return…

"Agents Kitsune, Viper's Fury, and…me, returning from SS-class mission "Brownie visit." Shin ground out to the receptionist- a sadistic little brat named Akuma-, still recovering from the ordeal.

"I'm sorry, but there are no agents called "me" at this time. Please tell me your code name or be exterminated" Akuma cheerfully informed him, her red hair bouncing as she spoke. She secretly hoped he refused- her experiments had all died out and willing subjects were so hard to find nowadays. Shin sweated. Akuma sometimes made Danzo-sama wince at her ideas.

"N-no need for that, Akuma-sempai! Agent Rabid Bunny Slippers here!" He waved his hands in surrender. Losing one's pride was better than losing one's life. Akuma pouted but waved them in.

"Well, if Danzo-sama declares them insane from overexposure to Lady Shimura I bet he'll let me have them!"

All three boys shivered at the giggle she let out.

Danzo's office…

Danzo sighed at the completed mission that didn't result in loss of sanity for even Shin- though the occasional twitch by the three spoke of at least some success. Now, though, his beloved brownies called.

"I take it you three enjoyed yourselves?" He inquired pleasantly, fully enjoying the ki emanating off of them. Thank goodness they have the curse seals though- I can't have them spreading my…foolish childhood among Konoha. Suddenly all three smirked, and Danzo's stomach dropped.

"Oh, it was…informational, Danzo-jiji" Naruto sniggered. "In fact, we learned so much from your mother about you that I gave them to Hokage-jiji since he never saw them before and he's your best friend!" Danzo paled, then he saw red. Screw rationality. Screw needing a weapon. Screw Hiruzen. THIS. WAS. WAR.

Unfortunately for the old war hawk, the three brats had taken the cowards way out and fled instead of facing their punishments like men.

"CURSE YOU BASTARDS!" He pulled at his hair. His greatest embarrassment, in his rival's hands! Then he calmed down. "Hehe. Hiruzen doesn't want his darkest secrets to come to light, and he mentioned Naruto needed a place to stay over the summer in a few months for training and to give Sasuke a break. Let's see how my nemesis's like three months of Camp Danzo. After all, death would be too lenient for them.

With the Hokage…

Sarutobi chuckled darkly. These videos were amusing-if watched on mute, of course. And the album? Nothing made Sarutobi's day like seeing his old political rival in a nappy or with long luscious locks in his teen years. Of course he'd never share them with anyone- he couldn't have his rival allow his cross dressing stage come to light, after all, even if they were just for Biwako. No, these would be for his pleasure alone. Suddenly his three favorite people at the moment showed up in a rush, their forms haggard.

"Hokage-sama/jiji!" They chorused. Naruto continued in a pant.

"Danzo-jiji wants to kill us! Save us!" He collapsed on his knees, begging. The two Root agents- weren't they supposed to be emotionless- followed suite, crying in fear. It was most amusing, and he made sure Inu grabbed some pictures.

"I have no intention of killing the bastards…er, banes of my existence…er, children." Danzo said smoothly as he strode in the door. He gave Sarutobi a hand sign. Play along. Get the video rolling. Sarutobi smirked inwardly.

"To what do I owe this pleasure, Danzo?"

"I am just here to get approval for the summer camp I'm running after the academy lets out in six weeks. I know Naruto is always up for training and his two friends wouldn't want to be left behind." He held in a malicious grin as the three paled.

"Danzo-sama, we wouldn't want to trouble you for extra training" Shin tried. Danzo cut him off.

"Oh no, it's no trouble, Rabid bunny slippers. I always strive to improve young talent. That errand you three ran this week proved you all deserve my personal instruction, seeing as you have all slacked on training to complete your spying missions." Shin tried to hide his displeasure at his name, only to fail miserably.

Sarutobi chuckled darkly. It was time for Naruto to learn that if he messed with a shinobi, he best be prepared for the consequences, and a jab at his skills would be plenty.

"That sounds wonderful, old friend! I'm sure Naruto and his friends appreciate any extra training you can give! Their skills are lacking for their positions, especially Naruto's. It's official: come summer vacation they will be the test subjects for 'Camp Danzo'."

Class, next day…

All three members of the team were queezy. Naruto couldn't focus on his notes- the traitor would probably not slip anyway today. Sai casually wrote a will, leaving everything to his old orphanage. Shin racked his brain for defection routes to Iwa- let them hang him for their hatred of Konoha rather than go through Danzo's "training". Yes, all three boys were down in the dumps that they didn't notice a certain Hyuga walking up to them.

Hinata Hyuga was a a kind and shy child; she'd cut flowers than throats. Normally in class she would timidly sit next to Sakura, barely there in the eyes of the class. Today, however, Hinata found her seat after lunch taken- Sasuke Uchiha moved there for some odd reason as he hated fangirls. Hinata didn't question though. Instead, she went to the only other available spot not in the front- next to the two 'weird ones', Sai and Shin, and in front of the class ANBU, Kitsune.

Now, Hinata had no reason to doubt Kitsune's abilities, but he seemed too vibrant to be an ANBU. Today, though, all three looked like they were sent on a suicide mission. "U-um i-i-is e-everything alright?" She asked meekly. Shin raised his head and Sai quit signing over his pet rock collection. Naruto lifted his head a bit.

"Sorry, Hinata Hyuga, but we are being sent to a madman's camp in six weeks for summer." Naruto sighed. Hinata was curious.

"A m-m-madman's c-camp?"

"Yes, the Hokage feels we need more training" he pouted, oblivious to the fact it was more punishment and jokes than training. The still socially stunted Root boys also completely believed it was because their skills were lacking.

"W-what i-i-if you got s-stronger b-before c-camp? Ma-maybe you w-w-wouldn't h-h-have t-to go?" She tried. Seeing him so down made her heart flutter, and she couldn't help but feel sorry for him. Shin felt hope rising, and Sai prepared to seal his will away. Naruto rubbed his hands together.

"That…could work! But, the other ANBU are all busy…" All three drooped their heads, and Hinata thought fast.

"What about the H-hyuga clan? M-my f-f-father a-and tutors w-would l-love an A-ANBU t-to train with, a-and c-classmates are a-always w-welcome. We c-could h-have tea too" She pushed her fingers together. Naruto was grasping her hands, grin evident in his voice.

"Thank you, Hinata! We'll come over tomorrow at four!"

Hinata, seeing the close proximity to her and him, promptly fainted.

ANBU base…

ANBU agent Flamengo loved his job, really. It got him out of the compound for most days, as ANBU could only live in their homes off duty, and he eventually grew to enjoy the mascot's presence- training him was always a breath of fresh air, and he bragged to Ko about how fast his kohai picked things up compared to the heiress and Neji.

Now, though, he questioned his love and bragging of said mascot as he stood bouncing uncontrollably after informing the ANBU that he was going to be training with his clan, mainly Hiashi-sama, tomorow. No. This couldn't be happening.

"You…are going to be training and having tea with the HYUGA HEAD?!" Flamengo lost his composure. Naruto cocked his head, wondering what the problem was, it was just tea and training. His kohai was going to embarrass himself and by proxy Flamengo because he had no concept of noble behavior. "Kitsune."

Naruto shivered. Flamengo-sempai only used that tone once when he had to practice calligraphy for twelve hours. It was punishment after Boar-nii had him steal Flamengo-sempai's "Icha-Icha" for blackmail training.

"Until morning I will be drilling you in the art of tea ceremonies, how to be courteous to hosts with an ANBU mask in place, and Hyuga manners." Naruto tried to bolt, but a juuken to the legs made escape impossible.

"NOOOOOO" was heard all throughout the base. Unfortunately, all of Naruto's favorite ANBU were out on missions and the Commander was enjoying the new "Icha Icha black ops" volume twelve to care.

End! Next chapter is the long awaited "Hyuga clan" fiasco. How will such a stiff clan survive "Shin and his Lackeys" over the next several weeks? And any ideas for "Camp Danzo?" Finally… The CALIGRAPHY contest! Oh, how will that intense battle play out? Will Danzo finally win at something?