A/N: Hey people of the Internet, so glad you could take time off your schedule crammed with internet memes and school projects to stop by. Here's the second chapter, it's a bit shorter, but I felt like it was a proper place to stop. Hope you guys enjoy! -Hollowfied

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of its characters.

Chapter 2: A New Team 7

"This is your kid?" Kakashi asked, sticking a thumb at Naruto.

"Yeah, astounding similarities, huh Kakashi?" Minato joked as he ruffled his son's hair, "Hinata, how are you?"

"F-f-fine," Hinata responded, blushing.

"How do you know him?" Naruto asked, pointing at Kakashi.

"He was my student, Naruto," Minato responded, "Show some respect."

Naruto mockingly mouthed Respect, while his father turned away and took his seat at the Hokage's table.

"I'm sure Kakashi filled you in on the details?"

Naruto and the others nodded in response.

"Don't take this lightly," Yondaime warned, "especially you Naruto,"

Naruto scoffed in response.

"Swiftly in and out. Don't engage if you don't have to. I'll expect a full report when you get back, Kakashi," he continued.

"Of course," Kakashi responded sternly.

"Oh and Naruto," Minato interrupted as the shinobi began to exit the room, "Jiraiya-sensei told me you missed your last lesson,"

Naruto sheepishly smiled at his father. "He's an old pervert, dad."

"Nonetheless, don't let it happen again," the Hokage lectured.

"Yes, dad," Naruto groaned, whispering under his breath, "wait till I'm Hokage…"

"He still sort of scares me," Hinata commented softly to Naruto as the platoon made their way into the sunlight.

"Dad's not too bad," Naruto replied, "your dad is way scarier."

Hinata laughed in response.

"Enough bickering," Kakashi commented, refitting his ANBU mask on his face, "prepare yourselves. I expect you all to be ready to leave by twilight."

"Chill out a bit, will ya?" Naruto responded nonchalantly, "we have plenty of time."

"Twilight," the ANBU ninja repeated, "not one minute later."

Naruto stuck out his tongue as Kakashi disappeared in a flash.

Shikamaru sighed. "Troublesome. Well, ramen anyone?"

He was met with consent from all but Naruto, who had an appointment with his old team.

"Alright," Shikamaru sighed, fist-pounding Naruto, "we'll see you at twilight." Naruto responded with a nod and his trademark "Dattebayo!"

"See you later, Hinata," he added, moving in for a kiss. Sensing her blush profusely, he settled for a peck on the cheek. She responded with a long hug.

"You're getting better at this not-fainting thing," he teased. She scowled playfully as they said their goodbyes, and then proceeded to catch up to Kiba, Shikamaru, Shino, and Chouji.

Namikaze Naruto sat at the meeting place decided upon by his previous team under an old oak tree. Ever since he passed the chuunin exam, he saw less and less of them, but, inheriting a strong respect for friendship and importance of teamwork from his sensei and father, he was actually glad to meet his old friends.

"Hey, idiot," a familiar voice called, "you're early."

Naruto turned to look into the face of his oldest friend and rival, Uchiha Sasuke. A grin took over his face.

"Sasuke," he greeted, "second place again, huh?"

"I beg to differ," Sasuke chuckled in response, "you're usually second place."

Memories swam in Naruto's head as he and his best friend caught up: play-dates as kids, Konoha Academy and how he and Sasuke fought viciously for top of the class, the multiple training sessions they shared to bolster each others' skills. No matter how intense the competition, Naruto had to admit that they always brought out the best of each other.

"How's the Uchiha Police Force?" he asked as the two waited for the rest of their team.

"Same old, same old," he sighed, "I'm improving for sure, but Dad always seems to think I'm not like Itachi."

"Well, he's pretty hard to live up to," Naruto commented.

"No kidding," Sasuke replied.

Uchiha Itachi. Sasuke's brother. As an only child and constant playmate of Sasuke's as a kid, he was something of a big brother to Naruto as well. He remembered him always showing the two of them new kunai tricks and jutsus and the awe he and Sasuke had for him. To this day he was still hailed as a genius among geniuses by his clan.

Not wanting to bring up another touchy subject, Naruto sat in silence as he waited for the rest of his team. It wasn't long before they showed up.

"Sasuke, how'd you beat me here? I was two steps behind you…"

"Obito-sensei, that was nowhere near two steps…" Sasuke replied.

Uchiha Obito laughed in response, adjusting the large goggles he wore. The leader of the original Team 7 was a tall man with sparkling eyes that reflected his determination. He had a short haircut and the normal attire for a jounin of Konoha.

Naruto suddenly remembered his father mentioning that Obito was a past student of his. Did that make the cold man he had recently met his warm-hearted sensei's teammate?

Before he could ask, the final member of their team, Sakura, arrived, carrying some medical supplies. "Sorry I'm late," she panted, "I had to make some last minute buys."

"That's not a problem, Sakura," Obito chuckled, "I just got here myself."

"While Naruto and I have been waiting for ages," Sasuke commented.

"Yes, yes, and we're all very sorry," Obito replied sarcastically, "what matters is we're here. So, how is everybody?"

The team spent a good hour chatting, joking, laughing, and generally catching up. Sakura talked about her recent training with the legendary sannin Tsunade, who recently moved into the village for unknown reasons. Sasuke talked about his training in the Uchiha Police force and ANBU. Naruto talked about his training with Jiraiya (or the ones he attended anyway…) and the mission he received just that morning, filling an unspoken dread of the mysterious Pain in his allies.

Naturally, Sasuke being the annoying best friend prodded Naruto about his love life. Naruto readily shot back a retort about Sakura and his developing relationship, which they both denied vehemently. They laughed, enjoying whatever time they had left before they had to go their separate ways once more.

"Well, team," Obito finally sighed, "I'm definitely glad to hear of your exploits. Always know I'm proud of you guys, and proud to be your sensei,"

Naruto and Sasuke nodded respectfully, proud smiles on their faces, as Sakura shed a tear. "Take care, Obito-sensei," they rang out in unison.

"Until next time, take care," Obito replied, "and always remember the bond we share. As teammates and as friends."

A/N: God what a cheesy ending. I'm so sorry you guys had to endure that. Anyways, I hope things cleared up a bit (why Naruto didn't know Kakashi and such). Any questions, again feel free to ask! Reviews are my meat! Do itttt!