Cry of the Rain
Teams and Feelings Unveiled
It had been over a year since Naruto returned and made his showing to the village. He worked day and night to ensure he got stronger and stronger. At times, Sakura watched him, as the two became close friends. Naruto was an impressive boy for his age, many noted this, and girls were starting to adapt to the new Naruto. However, his strength had made the well loved Uchiha mad. Many spars were going on between the two until today, where they restrained themselves. It was the day the teams were going to be announced, and many were anxious to see who would be with whom.
Iruka walked in and said, "Team 7, Under Hatake Kakashi, is Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura, and Uchiha Sasuke." Naruto slammed his head on his desk and said, "Iruka-sensei, you know placing me and Sasuke together is an omen, he isn't the team kind." Iruka sighed and said, "Yes, but It was your fields that made it a good team, Sakura is smart and the genjutsu type, you are a strategist with brutal force, and Sasuke is Ninjutsu." Sasuke scowled when he didn't get a compliment like Sakura and Naruto, but didn't speak up.
The team waited for a while for their sensei, and Naruto fell asleep for a bit, until the door opened. He opened his eyes and looked to see a silver haired, masked man. This was Hatake Kakashi, and he didn't look that cool, but Naruto stood up as Kakashi said, "Hmm, meet me up top." And so they did. The team sat down for introductions and Kakashi said, "Blondie, you first." Naruto looked around and said, "Who me?" He then gave a goofy grin and nodded.
"I am Uzumaki-Namikaze Naruto, My likes are ramen, Sakura-chan, and training. My dislikes are Sasuke-teme, bullies, and the time it takes for ramen to cook. My hobbies are training, hanging out with Sakura-chan, and talking with the Hokage. My dream is to become the Hokage, and protect this village with all I have." Kakashi nodded, knowing very well that this child was the son of his sensei. Kakashi then looked at the pink haired girl, Sakura and motioned to her lazily.
Sakura smiled and said, "I am Haruno Sakura, I like Naruto-kun, Flowers, and spending time with Naruto. My dislikes are Sasuke, Ino-pig, and perverts. My hobbies are reading and watching Naruto-kun train. My dream is marry and become a good wife of a strong man." With that, she glanced to Naruto and blushed, which Naruto did not catch, but Kakashi caught on easily and smiled behind his mask. He then looked at the brooding Uchiha and said, "Not even going to ask you." This earned snickers from Naruto, who was promptly glared at by Sasuke.
"Meet me in Training Field 7 tomorrow, and don't eat breakfast." Was what Kakashi said before disappearing. Naruto yawned and nodded, taking Sakura's hand and putting her on his back as he leapt off, leaving a brooding Sasuke to walk home. Naruto and Sakura, however, came to where Naruto usually trained and Sakura climbed off Naruto's back and sat down on the grass, smiling at Naruto. From the trees, shuriken flew at Sakura, causing Naruto to promptly draw his sword, and deflect them with swift cutting movements. He saw Shizaru leap down and heard him spoke, "Lets see how well you defend her, Naruto-san." Shizaru then drew out one of his swords and Naruto shifted his stance, ready.
Naruto and Shizaru lunged for each other and their swords clashed, as the two were quick in their stance movements, parrying each other, going in for attacks and missing. That's when Naruto saw an opening and smirked, but noticed Shizaru was about to throw his sword to impale Sakura. Naruto's eyes widened and took the chance, slashing down at Shizaru. Shizaru leaped back in time and said, "Good, Naruto, but next time don't hesitate, or it'll be the death of anyone." Naruto nodded and sheathed his sword and said, "Sensei, I'm teamed with Sasuke and Sakura, can you give any tips to me and Sakura?"
At this, Shizaru nodded and the three sat together in a triangle, or at least attempted to. Shizaru said, "The Uchiha will most likely try to outdo you both, which he can almost outdo you Sakura-san. My advice is to always be calm, no matter how many times the Uchiha will endanger the team, be smart and swift, and never let your guard down." Naruto nodded at the advice and said, "My team sensei is Hatake Kakashi, What is he all about?" Naruto then blinked as Shizaru snorted and said, "Kakashi-san eh? Well he might seem like a bad sensei, but the truth is, he is one of the strongest shinobi around, one of his jutsus can pierce through lightning, or so I've heard." Naruto's jaw dropped and said, "Eh? That's amazing." Sakura was the same way, amazed that she had two strong people near her, or will be.
Shizaru then left to the trees, masking his presence, as he made them believe he left. He watched the couple and smirked, getting a very evil idea, as he prepared to push them forward. He summoned out a giant Shuriken and stood up, and prepared to throw, as he watched the two, listening in and waiting for the right time. He then thought back and softly laughed as he remembered doing the same thing to his sister and her love. He then realized how those two were so alike to the ones he did this previously to. He saw his chance and reared back and threw it.
Naruto smiled at Sakura as he said, "I'm glad we're on a team, Sakura-chan." Sakura blushed and smiled at him, speaking up, "I'm glad too, Naruto-kun." They both heard a whirring noise and Naruto was quick to react, tackling Sakura as a giant shuriken struck him in the back, getting stuck. This shocked both Shizaru, whose simple thought was, 'What the hell! He took it on directly!' and shocked also Sakura who didn't expect Naruto to do that. Naruto smiled at her and said, "I'd always ensure your safety, Sakura-chan." Sakura smiled, coming to tears as she said, "Thank you, Naruto-kun." And they both noticed their faces were close, and ignoring the injury as it was, for Naruto had Kyuubi, which Sakura knew not of, and their lips met softly.
But they quickly broke it as Shizaru clapped and landed beside Naruto, speaking up, "Well done, Naruto, you've passed Stage 2 of your new training." Naruto blinked, but quickly cried out in pain as the giant shuriken was removed, and Kyuubi went to work, healing the wound. Naruto stood up, with some trouble, and said, "What the hell sensei? You threw that?" Shizaru smiled and nodded, until Naruto screamed out, "Were you trying to kill me!?" Shizaru shook his head and said, "Merely doing Cupid's work, in my own vile way." He smiled and then it dawned on the two and they turned twenty-four shades of red.
Shizaru laughed and his thought few words.
'Sister, Your son is in love.'