My next 'job' was in the village of Konoha. Itachi knew that his little brother, Uchiha Sasuke, was staying there and was probably learning new techniques in his bid to kill Itachi. My job was to spy on him and find out what he has learnt so far.
So I wore a Konoha forehead protector under my mask, so that in the event I was caught, they wouldn't guess I was a rogue spy.
"Where's Kakashiiii?!" a blonde haired boy with a bright orange jumpsuit said, "He's always late… can't he be on time for once?!"
He was standing next to two people, a pink haired girl and Uchiha Sasuke on a bridge, apparently waiting for Hatake Kakashi.
Sasuke had his arms folded and was leaning against the rail.
He's cuter in person than in the pictures… I thought, and then shook my head.
Focus!"He'll be here Naruto." The pink haired girl said.
Wait…Naruto? Uzumaki Naruto? The Nine-Tails kid? That's him?!
"But Sakura-chan! I'm getting hungry waiting for him. He's the teacher! He should be here by now!!" Naruto wailed.
Sakura sighed.
Just then, Kakashi appeared on the railing, "Yo!"
Naruto narrowed his eyes, "You're late…. Again."
Kakashi laughed, "Hehehe….funny story-"
"We don't have time for your lame excuses we have to go get our mission!!" Naruto shouted.
"Oh? You're pretty eager today." Kakashi commented.
"Yeah! We've been getting lame missions lately but I have feeling this one will be good!"
I noticed Sasuke didn't say much. I would place him as the strong, silent type.
I watched them as they walked up the path to the Hokage's office, then performed Henge no Jutsu to disguise myself as an attendant [tying the real one up of course so I could hear what mission they were about to get.
"This mission," Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage said, "Is a B-Rank mission-"
"Yatta!!!" Naruto shouted.
"Would you just shut up and listen." Tsunade said, her eyes narrow and glaring at Naruto.
"Eh?"
"But it could become an A-Rank depending on the situation. What you need to do is-"
Suddenly, a Jounin appeared beside the Fifth.
"Excuse me Tsunade-sama, but an urgent call has gone out for all Jounins for a meeting. It's for the 'event'." He said.
"Oh? Well I guess that means you'll have to go Kakashi." Tsunade said.
"Eh?! What event is that?" Naruto asked.
"That's nothing to do with you Naruto."
"Ahaha. Sorry guys I guess you'll have to do this one on your own this time." Kakashi said then disappeared in a puff of smoke.
"As I was saying," Tsunade resumed, "Your mission
is to collect a package from the Hidden Village of Sand's top swordsmen, and bring it back to me. You should guard this package with your life."
"What's in the package." Sasuke asked.
Tsunade closed her eyes, "I'm not obligated to tell you anything but I must tell you this."
She looked each of them straight in the eye. "Under no circumstance are you to open that package."
Naruto sweatdropped, "W-Why not?"
"If you do, you'll die."
"Hn." Sasuke said, a serious expression on his face.
This package was beginning to interest me. What strange things could this package contain that you would die if it is opened?
"A dangerous object is contained within that package. In the wrong hands it would be devastating."
"And you're…you're giving us this mission?" Sakura said.
"You were the only Genins available at the moment and besides," Tsunade smiled, "You're learning under Kakashi. I'm sure you'll be fine. But you can gather a few more competent Genin or Chuunin that you could possibly find to accompany you if you wish. That's a high priority item."
"Alright!" Naruto said, "You can trust us with this mission! Let's go!!"
Naruto headed to the door.
"Eh…hold on Naruto." Tsunade said. "I want you to leave tomorrow."
"Oh... Haha." I made a swift getaway as I heard Team 7 approach the door to leave.
"Uh…Excuse me Tsunade-sama…" Kotestu, a Juunin standing next to Tsunade said after Team 7 left. "Are you sure they can handle this?"
"Hn." Tsunade grunted, "No. But they can try. The object isn't that important really. Well not to them. It's for my bet with Kakashi."
Kotetsu sighed.
"But if they think it's important it will make them work harder."