The next day, Naruto woke up early. He couldn't sleep, because he was excited for his new mission. He glanced at the clock and saw it was only 5:25 am, too early. He kept laying on his bed for another 15 minutes, then decided to get up. As soon as he got up, he heard a growl, a noise, from his stomach. He was hungry. He placed his right hand on his stomach, and decided to go out for ramen. Naruto quickly took a shower and walked out of his home.

The streets of Konoha were empty, it seemed as noone lives there. Naruto put his hands behind his back and keept walking towards Ichiraku's ramen shop. His stomach was getting louder, so he walked faster. When he finally got there, it was about 6:20 am. It was open, but there was no one in the shop. Naruto entered and sat down on the stool in the middle. Ayame walked out and smiled seeing Naruto.

'' You're here early today Naruto. '' , she said.

'' Heh, i couldn't sleep, and i am hungry. '' , Naruto replied.

'' The usual? '' , asked Ayame.

Naruto nodded and Ayama went back inside. It took her about 5 minutes to return with Naruto's ramen. She placed the bowl in front of Naruto and went back again. Naruto smiled widely and picked up his chopsticks, separating them. The smell of pork ramen was amazing, just what he needed to start his day. He slurped the ramen, payed Ayame and walked off.

It was 9 am when Sakura woke up. She streched and got up. It was a long day yesterday, so she was glad she could sleep longer. She took a shower and got dressed. After she had breakfast, Sakura returned to her room and started packing things for the mission- shurikens, kunais, medical equipment, food . . She was finally done, and it was 9:50. She took her back-pack, put it on her back and ran outside.

Naruto was standing at the gates of Konoha with his back-pack, ready to go. He was waiting for Kakashi and Sakura. Sai wasn't joining them this time, he was in the hospital, recovering from his last mission. Naruto was bored, he was there for 15 minutes already.

As Sakura was walking up the road, she saw Naruto was already there. She walked up to him.

'' Morning Naruto. '' , she said.

Naruto smiled seeing her. '' Good morning Sakura-chan. '' , he replied.

Naruto and Sakura waited quietly for Kakashi to show up. He was late as usual, but the tension between them was worse. Kakashi finally appeared after 25 minutes.

'' Sorry i was late, i got lost on t- '' , he began explaining himself, when he was cut off by Naruto.

'' Save it Kakashi-sensei. '' , Naruto said looking at Kakashi's face. Kakashi looked back at Naruto. His expression was heard to read because of the mask on his face, so Naruto just gave up.

'' I hope both of you know this isn't an easy mission. Going to the Land of Rain and carrying this information is dangerous. '' , Kakashi said.

'' Oh please, it will be a peace of cake! '' , said Naruto, full of enthusiasm.

Kakashi sighed annoyed and continued. '' It's well known we are carrying it. And we will be attacked from all sides. I hope you are ready for this, so keep your eyes open. ''

Both Sakura and Naruto nodded, knowing how valuable the information is.

Team 7 walked out of Konoha.