Chapter 9-The Stranger

Team 7 was practicing their tree climbing, just as their sensei told them. Kakashi left hours before to handle some

business. Of the three genin, Kiba was having the most trouble. He decided to go for a running start. Akamaru watched as

the boy backed up and dashed towards the tree. He got about five steps up before his chakara failed him once more. "Oh

shit!"he yelled. He was just about to land on his back when he was caught by a passing stranger.

"Thanks,"Kiba said as he stood to his feet. Naruto and Hinata ran over to them. "We appreciate you catching him

miss,"Hinata said."Yeah,if he hurt himself, he would be even less help than he already is,"Naruto added. Kiba looked at him

with hatred.

"No problem,"said the stranger.'She' looked at their tired faces."You guys should'nt be out this late,"She said."We

can manage ourselves,"Naruto assured her,pointing at his forehead protector."We should be telling you that."The stranger

smiled."I do this all the time,"she said."In fact,im behind schedule.I should get going."

They watched as the stranger walked away."I would'nt mind getting a peice of that,"Kiba thought.The

stranger turned around one more time."Oh, and just so you know,"the black haired stranger said."Im a boy."Kiba had the

urge to puke.