Chapter 3 the mission

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Sorry for the late chapter meep. o.o Anywho enjoythis chapter Naruto gets a mission anda few other things

Sakura walked along the quiet dirt path. She looked around. Everything seemed to stand still, allowing her to think all she needed. The trees swayed gently as the wind blew. A leaf fluttered from a tree, she easily grabbed it, walking over to a bench and siting down staring at it. It was a clear scarlet with an edging of gold. Slowly she began to twirl it around. "What should I do...If only I never went and did what I did..."

A girl stood in front of her. She was the type of girl who would try and bring Sakura down. With a fierce outgoing personally. She had long blonde hair caught in a ponytail wearing a short button-up top and skirt. She chuckled and looked at sakura. "So what did you do Bill Board Head?" Sakura gasped at who she saw standing there. She hadn't noticed her. Was she in such deep thought she couldn't sense her Chakra?

"Well," She went over to the bench and sat down leaning forward so that she can get a look at Sakuras face. Though they were rivals, Ino had deep respect for Sakura. She knew when to stand up for herself and dared to do anything to protect her team. She found that very admirable.

"Ino...I really don't feel like talking to anyone right now," She lowered her head and rested her hands on her lap. She always wondered why Ino would pop out of nowhere to help with her situations. But deep down inside she was actually very pleased to see Ino by her side. It reminded her of the first time Ino came nd helped with her troubles.

Ino raised an eyebrow and stared at Sakura. " Come on Sakura it can't be that bad." she suddenly stood up and faced Sakura. "You can trust me I'm all ears."

Sakura gave Ino a look as if saying that she really was going to tell her.

Ino sighed and placed her hands on her hips. " As much as I love seeing you like this, I want to help. I'm the only one allowed to get you this way." She than chuckled. " As soon as I find out the mistake she did with Sasuke I have better chances." She thought as she turned her hand into a fist shaking it fiercely. The wind picked up a tad stronger. Sakura looked around that shook her head after the strange feeling vanished. Ino noticed it to and scanned the area. " That was weird." After a moment she noticed a squirrel and sighed shaking her head turning her attention back to Sakura. "Anyway...Go on."

Sakura sighed "Fine if you think you can help...Its About Naruto. She turned her head towards the side and looked at the trees. Avoiding Inos look of confusion and checking to see if anyone else was listening.

Ino suddenly sat back down "If its about him I really need to sit down." She placed her hand on her shoulder turning Sakura so that she was looking at her. " Spill it."

There was a long silence before sakura actually spoke. " Naruto thinks I'm his girlfriend... I've only been trying to comfort him since Iruka's death, that and we're behind in training, Sasuke is only getting angry so I thought...I'll stick with Naruto a little longer. I have no feelings for Naruto and I have no idea how to tell him before things get out of hand. I'm scared Ino. I don't want to hurt him...I don't know what to do. To me he's just a friend..Part of my team" She couldn't believe she was saying such things. Her heart was thumping loudly against her chest. She suddenly wished she hadn't said anything. Ino probably wouldn't laughed at her for being so foolish but when no laughter came Sakura locked her yes with Ino.

Ino looked at Sakura with a dumbfounded looked. She placed her hand on her forehead and rubbed it hard. Trying to get the facts together. "You...Naruto...Together?" She sighed deeply and looked at Sakura. She was shivering not because of the cold but the fact that she made a big mistake. " The best thing you should do is listen to your heart, and I'm guessing it's telling you to tell him the truth.

Sakura lowered her hand and nodded. She put a lock of hair behind her ear and stood up.

"I'm telling him." Ino smiled "Good I'm glad. Naruto may be a pain, but he doesn't deserve this torture."

Sakura looked at her "Since when you cared about his feelings." Ino rolled her eyes and started walking off. " I don''t have to show it you know. Anyway good luck Billboard Brow."

Sakura smiled slightly as she watched her leave. She made up her mind. She was going to tell Naruto the truth and end this, before it gets out of Hand.

Ino rested her hand on his hips and she let out a deep breath. She kicked the dirt as she walked "Kinda feel sorry for her." She said as she thought about Sakuras situation. A small squirrel leaped down from the tree and darted past Ino, who let out a scream of surprise. She than turned her head in all directions checking it see if anyone caught her act. She placed a hand over her heart and took a few deep breaths. She growled as she shook her fist in the direction the squirrel went "Stupid animal."

The squirrel came to a same clearing and suddenly went up in smoke. Naruto stood where the squirrel had been his hands in tight fists. Anger in his eyes. He felt betrayed. The one girl he loved and cherished more than anything was playing with his feelings. All those hugs those words of comfort lies. Only to cheer him up and keep her dear Sasuke happy with training. " I should've know. It was too good to be true." He slammed a fist into a nearby tear and rested it there." He looked to the ground and a few tears fell. He hated to feel this way. He hated to cry. After putting himself together he continued on home. His head lowered shadow covering his face. "So much for wanting to surprise her hello." He said softly, for he was the one who got the surprise and one he didn't like one bit.

He made his way to Hokage Mountain. His favorite spot where he could think. He remembered how he always used to paint there faces out of anger. But over the years grew great respect for the monument. It was his favorite spot to escape to when he didn't feel like going to the ramen stand. He looked up and stared at them. Tears suddenly filled his eyes. He remembered the first bowl of Ramen he shared with Iruka just by looking at the monument. How he wished he could forget the moment.

Flash Back

Iruka stared at Naruto as he cleaned up the mess he made on the mountain. " If you hurry it up, I'll let you go home early." He said eyeing Naruto who was working a tad slow.

Naruto grunted and looked off to the side "I don't care, its not like I have someone to go home to."

Iruka looked a bit taken back. His eyes softened as she looked at the boy who reminded him of himself. He than smiled "All right than, If youhurry it up I'll buy you some ramen."

Narutos eyes beamed open as a look of gratitude covered his face. " Really Iruka -sensi?" Iruka nodded and smiles at him. Naruto worked quickly making sure to get every last spot clean.

Iruka nodded a job well done and grinned "Now for some Ramen." Naruto smiled and walked with him towards the Ramen stand.

End Flash Back
A few hours later Tsunades office

Two elite ninja stood there staring dumfounded at their Hokage. The two were you could say were very best of friends. Though they shared some rivalry they were always competing each other. They made up silly competitions trying to find out who was the greater ninja. There game as fairly even. With Gai whose members made up of Lee, Tenten and Nenji 50 wins, and Kakashi whose members were Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke with 51 wins.

Gai sighed deeply and glanced over at Kakashi "While we wait why don't we have a small Competition. If I loose I will do five thousand pushups on one finger, while having TenTen, Nenji, and Lee sit on my back."

Kakashi looked at him with a plain look and shook his head. " Maybe next time. I'm very busy." He stuck his hands in his pocked and leaned back letting out a deep breath. He hated when he did those things. Whenever he lost to him he never added some silly training o his loss. seeing how Gai was a genius at hard work he could understand.

Gai eyed him and looked forward " I only see that you are standing there dumbfounded as our Hokage rummages though her things."

Kakashi looked at him through the corner of his eye. " Like I said, I very busy." He said in a lazy manner. He was tired and really didn't feel like putting up with guy today. He sighed deeply and puts his attention back on Tsunade wondering what it was she was looking for.

She was rummaging through her things cursing loudly as she looked for her mission papers. She knew this was her own fault. She always was out to find a place that sold Sake and a place to make a wager to win some money. She didn't want anyone to know so she did this secretly hoping no one other than her assistant would find out.

The room looked at if he had been through a tornado. Gai and Kakashi were growing restless as they stared at her. Kakashi sighed and finally decided to speak with Tsunade. " Exactly what are we waiting for?"

Tsunade looks over at them with a sneer. " When I find it I'll tell you." Gai rubbed the back of his head and whispered to Kakashi. " I think her age is finally catching up to her she's forgetting where she puts everything." A book flew across the room hitting Gai Square in the face sending him back, he was stopped by the wall.

Kakashi raised an eyebrow and looked at Tsunade. "Now where were we." She continued to search until she came across a manila folder. " Finally."

She cleared her throat and looked at the two. " Gai if you would be ever so kind as to stand."

Gai sat up and rubbed his face giving her a huge thumbs up. He had a huge mark the shape of a book on his face. " Hai!" He said as he got on his feet.

Kakashi sighed deeply "Now than...What did you call us for?" He adjusted his headband and placed all his attention on her.

Tsunade browsed through the papers for a moment reviewing the paperwork than sat down. Placing all the weight of her head on the back of her arms she looked at the two. " I'm not sure if you've noticed but to the west of Nanju Country Islands - Yawagawa Sea Area there as been a menace terrorizing the seas...They didn't get much info but I was told strange storms started and ships would suddenly sank with no explanation. That's why we'll have both your teams take up on the matter. I'm told it would be very dangerous but seeing how well both your teams handled themselves during The chunin exams I don't see this as a bad idea. You job to help find out what is causing this and if needed to help in stopping the person behind this." As she finished explaining the mission she stared at the two. Who seemed ready and determined to complete the mission.

Kakashi nodded "So it will be my team and Gais team?

Tsunade nodded. " But I was hoping to do a little Change. I've discussed it with Akuma and he has agreed to it."

Gai looked at her with a confused looked titling his head slightly to the side. " A change?"

Tsunade nodded " Hai... Instead of sending in TenTen we'll have Shikamaru go in her place." She looked at Gai who looked a bit displeased. " Why is this" He asked crossing his arms. Tsunade sighed deeply. " Though she is very well trained and is an excellent student. Shikamaru will be able to set up battle plans far more quickly than the others id it comes down to that you could use this skill, and he hasn't been on a mission in quite a while. If I receive news for another mission I'll be sure to put her in it. You have my word."

Gai stood there with a look sadness but nodded "Hai. I understand"

Kakashi nodded and looked at her "I guess all we have now to do is tell our team..No? Tsunade shook her head and looked at him "I have not yet finished speaking of all the details." You'll be happily traveling by boat. I suggest you go prepared for the journey." Kakashi suddenly let out a heart felt groan thinking about Naruto and his "healthy" Appetite.

Tsunade shot him a glare "Is there something wrong Kakashi?" Kakashi looked at her quickly shaking his head pulling at his collar briefly "Good your both dismissed."

Gai and Kakashi both nodded and headed out of the room.

Some time in the afternoon.

Sakura stared at Naruto as the three gathered at there training spot. Sakura seemed baffled at Narutos behavior. He stood s far away form her as possible sitting beside a tree. His expression plain and emotionless. Sakura frowned and looked at him with worry. " Naruto are you all right?" Sasuke noticed this too and eyes Naruto

"Nothing Team." Clearly ignoring Sakuras works.

"Well, than Good for you Dobe." He said as he stared forward crossing his arms.

"Naruto..." SAkura said softly trying to get through to Naruto. "Please tell me what's wrong..."

Naruto snarled at her and showed teeth. " You..Your nothing but a liar I don't like liars so quit talking to me."

Sakuras eye widened. Did he figure it all out on his own. " I'm sorry Naruto..Let me explain." Naruto turned away form her and looked to the side." There's nothing to explain I heard everything...So just leave me alone." He pouted and crossed his arms. He didn't like treating her rudely but he felt hurt and couldn't trust her. The wind slowly picked up and Naruto turned his attention to the sky. Hopefully Kakashi was holding good news for them.

The team slowly grew restless as Kakashi failed to show up on time. Sasuke sat down on the ground legs crossed. He closed his eyes. " Where is he?" He said in an annoyed tone.

"Hai." Sakura grunted angrily as she looked up in the trees, Naruto surprising joining in together they yelled. " Kakashi your late!"

Kakashi gave one of his genuine smiles and rubbed the back of his head. " Its not my fault. I helped a young woman find her lost child. Very sad story."

"Your lying." Cried Sakura and Naruto in unison "You used the same excuse last time only it switched around." Kakashi looked at the two with disbelief, unable to figure out how they are able to sync there voices perfectly. Naruto glared at Sakura for a moment than crossed his arms turning away from her. "Hmph." He wrinkled his nose and decided to turn his attention back to Kakashi.

Kakashi looked at the two but paid no mind. Shaking his head. He stared explaining the mission to the group who seemed very excited. Naruto forgot his troubles for than one moment and grinned

"We get to ride in a boat really?" Sasuke looked at Naruto plainly and sighed "As if you haven't been on one already Dobe." Naruto squinted and looked at Sasuke shaking a fist in his direction. " Shut up Teme, that was only one time."

Kakashi sighed and looked at his tree pupils. " Look, I"m sure your all very excited need you three to be prepared by tomorrow, morning." He finally jumped out of the tree and looked them each in the eye. " I'll have you know... You three aren't the only ones going.." Sakura looked at her sensei with a confused look. " I don't understand, who else is going?" Kakashi squatted down on the ground looking at the three. " Counting Gai... Shikamru , Nenji and Lee will be coming with us?" Naruto raised an eyebrow.

"Isn't Shikamaru with Ino and Choji?' Kakashi nodded

"Yes, that's true but the fact is we' ll need Shikamaru for this mission in case we have to think up of immediate battle strategies, which he is good at." Naruto sighed as he saidthis crossing his arms.

"Nothing but a lazy bum if you ask me...Everytime I look at him he reminds me of some old man." Kakashi couldn't help but smile. He stood straight up and started walking. " Now that you know everything be sure to be prepared. Oh and Naruto... Please don't bring just Ramen with you."

Naruto turned his head to his side "...Fine...How'd you know I was going to do that?" Kakashi didn't bother to turn around. " I didn't I'd figure I'll ask you that to see if you were or not." After he finished speaking he disappeared into the distance. Team 7 quickly prepared for the mission. But one thing was uncertain, would they be able to work as a team when Sakura and Naruto are having problems between each other. Naruto and Sakura each asked themselves this question mant times as they prepared for there mission.
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Hoo boy. chapter three complete. Reviews really welcome. By the way the Nanju Country Islands - Yawagawa Sea Area is a place from the legends of the tailed beasts. Please note: From the tales I will be using Three tails (Sanbi).Isonade a shark shaped Bijuu. Many people say that Kisame might be this beast because he looks like a shark but I'm not fully sure. So for this FF do not get mad at me if its wrong. I just want you to enjoy it.