Shino awoke to the sound of rustling, and a few eager barks from the kitchen announced that it was probably breakfast time. Hoping he at least wasn't late this time around to take up his post, he'd yawn, stretch, and stand up. Fumbling around for his trademark jacket, he'd tug the collar up to cover over his face, and pull the hood up. Glasses would be adjusted, and he'd walk out to greet Kiba.
Almost immediately a blush fired up on his cheeks.
"Ah... Kiba... why the fuck are you naked in my kitchen?" The man would look over, grinning almost shit-eatingly as his chest swelled up and hand left the pan he was cooking with to point at his chest.
"I took a bath stupid! What do you think!" His hair was wet and plastered to his skull, and he didn't even have the decency to cover himself over with a towel. Shino's hand would slide up to cover his eyes, and he'd sigh heavily.
"That's lovely, but please put some clothes on. It's akward and would raise questions as to why you're in my kitchen like that." Kiba would laugh, shaking his head and in turn, spraying the room with water. Shino would catch some in the face, and stiffen.
"Don't make me scold you mutt-man," he grumbled, setting himself at the table, nestling his butt onto the cushion before he grabbed the tea pot and poured Kiba and himself a cup. "How much time until we need to return to our fearless leader, Neji?"
"We have about an hour. I was just about to wake you."
Shino stopped in mid sip, before his eyes shot to Kiba. Usually a wake up call for the dog man, meant a tackle and a lot of struggling on Shino's side. And the fact that Kiba was naked probably would have made the poor boy turn himself bright red.
"Oh I would have been absolutely thrilled." Sarcasm dripped from each word, until a small knock on the door, and the appearance of Naruto sliding himself in had kiba scrambling for a pillow and Shino quick to stand. Saluting quickly, he'd straighten. "Lord Hokage!" Naruto would look to both of them, eyes falling upon Kiba with his brow slowly beginning to raise. Quickly, however, Shino was to interject the obvious thoughts of their leader. "It's not what you think, really."
"Shino, it's fine." He said, before looking to the two of them. "I have a mission for both of you. I came in private because it is a matter of extreme importance, and I would much rather not have many other people know." Kiba was all ears, and Akamaru let out a small chuff, and Shino's eyes were wide underneath those pitch black goggles.
"A mission? What for?" Now Kiba was sitting down, pillow still over his lap. Of course, he was trying so hard to look serious, but being he was naked and as wet as a drowned rat, well... It made the urge to laugh on Naruto's part so much harder to control.
"We... as in Kakashi and I, believe that someone in the Anbu plans to instate a coup," the Hokage finally announced, Shino even more intrigued now as he poured the man a cup. Handing it to him, he pursed his lips underneath that jacket of his.
"And you're sure of this?" He'd ask quickly, swallowing for a moment before he'd lean back. A coup was serious business, and he was certain that Naruto wasn't playing any of his jokes this time around. "Who do you have as the suspect?"
Naruto was silent for a long time, stirring his tea gently with the tip of his finger, before he'd look up. "Neji Hyuuga." Kiba dropped his cup, and let out a loud curse as it splattered over his legs.
"That will teach you not to sit at the table naked," Shino scolded as he danced about, snarling and hissing, casting one hell of a mean look towards the bug-boy, before he'd grumble.
"Ha ha, very funny." His attention would be turned back to Naruto, and he'd cock his head. "What makes you think it's Neji?"
"The new Anbu that he had enstated to be his inner circle are all people that he has hand picked himself without going through Kakashi or I for their records check. A few of them were suspected to have been aiding Sasuke in the attack. Leaf Village members that... aren't very well known for their kindness or their taking of prisoners on the battlefield. They're unecessarily unforgiving and cruel." Shino noticed the blaze in Naruto's eyes, before he nodded gently.
"I see..." He had indeed seen the men that Neji now surrounded himself. They were by far the best fighters that the Leaf Village had to offer... Shino always just thought it was Neji being himself. However, he noticed the looks in those people's eyes as well... and he never did like it in the least. "So you're asking us to keep an eye on him?"
"Shikamaru is also going to be one taking the mission as well. You will report to him with whatever you find, and he will report to me. I am just hoping it is just my nerves... but this is suspicious. I've tried questioning Neji about it, but he says it's 'for the good of the Leaf Village that we have such strong and lethal ninja on the Anbu team'... blah blah blah."
"Right, you can count on us Lord Hokage," Kiba piped up, quickly backed up by Akamaru as he let out a bark of approval, tail wagging and mouth open wide to show off that pink, lolling tongue. Shino would nod in agreement, and Naruto would smile.
"I'm glad. And I do believe Choji is looking forward to you relieving his watch duty. He looks as hungry as a bear." Kiba would wince and quickly stand up.
"Right away, Lord Hokage," he stated, saluting, one hand still holding the pillow tightly to his groin. Naruto would snirk, before nodding and moving to the door, pushing it open with his good hand and stepping out.
"Good, and thank you. I need everyone's help with this..." Shino would stand up, eyes closed underneath those goggles before he'd nod.
"We understand, Lord Hokage, and we are honored that you trust us enough to bestow this mission upon us. We will not fail you."
"Good... because I highly doubt we want that party-pooper as a Hokage anyway." And with that, the fox-demon was gone, leaving the two standing in the kitchen in silence.