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Chapter 2: Ambassador Kohta

Nothingness surrounded Team 7. There was no scenery to be found, no trees, or bushes. Just empty space filled by a spare weed here and there. This was the way to the Land Hidden in the Clouds or at least according to Kakashi's sketchy details. They had been walking for ages and still didn't seem to be getting anywhere.

"We could play I Spy," Naruto suggested. When no one answered him he went on, "Okay I'll go first. I spy something orange and perverted and..."

"My book," Kakashi said monotone. "My turn: I spy a hyperactive ninja that should be quiet since we're almost there."

"Where are we headed Kakashi?" Sakura asked.

"Here," Kakashi said as they got to the top of a hill and looked down on a small fishing village. "We're going to stay here for the night, and then a boat across the channel in the morning. However, we could certainly walk if you'd like."

Naruto stuck his tongue out and walked ahead. Kakashi sighed resignedly and followed after his team. The fishing village was nestled in a cove along the shore. It was on the borders of Konoha and had no shinobi of its own, but rather was protected by the Hokage. The town's main street was lined with vendors of all kinds marketing their goods.

"Excuse me," a man said stepping out in front of them, "but are you the shinobi from the Leaf village?"

"Who wants to know?" Kakashi said eyeing the man.

He was dressed in blue and green robes that stood out amongst the browns of the townspeople. He smelled like jasmine despite the fishy odor that hung in the air. He smiled at Kakashi and bowed.

"Forgive my manners," he said pulling out a badge and offering it. "I am Kohta, your ambassador from the Village Hidden in the Clouds sent to meet you and escort you too your ship. Did not your Hokage tell you?"

"No, he didn't say anything about a ambassador," Kakashi said looking over the badge that verified the man's claim. "I didn't think we were taking a boat until tomorrow morning either."

"I can understand your suspicion, however, the Lord Raikage preferred you waste no time here," Ambassador Kohta said calmly, "as his son continues to cause trouble. Please follow me."

Kakashi nodded and returned the badge. He turned to his squad and said in a voice that was almost inaudible, "I still don't trust him, so keep close."

They nodded quickly following Kakashi and the ambassador towards the harbor. Soon they arrived at a luxurious ship that Ambassador Kohta said was their ride.

"As soon as you are ready please board. There's dinner and beds aboard the ship waiting for you," Kohta grinned. "Quickly gather whatever you need here and I'll be waiting for you on deck."

With that he went up the ramp, onto the ship, and then he was gone. Kakashi turned around taking one more look back.

"I'm going to go and ask some questions," Kakashi said quietly. "I'll be back shortly and don't you dare get on that ship without me."

"Yeah whatever," Naruto grumbled. Then as soon as their sensei was gone he continued. "Paranoid old fool. I mean seriously, here they are wanting to feed us and stuff, but he can't even be grateful."

"I agree with Kakashi-sensei," Sakura said.

"Why?" Naruto said plopping down on a nearby bench.

"Think about it, no one said anything about any ambassador or a ship and yet…here they are just like you said Naruto," Sakura explained.

"Apparently you didn't hear what the guy said, Sakura. He has a banquet on there and soft downy beds waiting for us," Naruto drooled. "I wonder if they have hot baths too."

"Why do you always think with you stomach?" Sakura said rolling her eyes. "What do you think Sasuke?"

"I'm not sure either. Something's definitely not right, but he did have papers and such," Sasuke said.

Suddenly something caught his eye. Standing in the shadows was a shinobi watching them. His headband was too far away to make out, but Sasuke could tell he wasn't from Konoha. Then as suddenly as he had appeared he was gone.

"What is it?" Sakura said following his gaze.

"Nothing, I just thought I saw someone there," Sasuke said. "I must have imagined it, but I could've sworn…"

"I just don't get it," Kakashi sensei said coming from nowhere. "Every form of contact was out of order and no one else knew what I was talking about. Well, I guess we have no other choice but to get on the ship."

"What do you mean?" Sasuke asked.

"Never mind," Kakashi said. "Let's go."

"Finally," Naruto said his stomach grumbling in agreement.

Suddenly from behind them Sakura yelped. Kakashi whirled around only to be hit in the face with a still squeaking rat that seconds before had decided to take up residence on Sakura's foot.

"Anywhere has to be better then here," she said with a shiver. "Oh, sorry sensei."

"Interesting," Kakashi said prying the rat off his face. "Now we can go I hope."

Sakura smiled and nodded as they walked towards the ship. The ramp creaked rather eerily as they walked across it. As soon as their feet touched the deck Ambassador Kohta appeared.

"Are we ready to depart then?" he asked.

"I believe so," Kakashi said.

"Great, shall I show you to your rooms then?" Kohta replied heading below deck.

The ship was huge and obviously expensive. Every room they passed was lavishly furnished for royalty and nobles. As they reached their own room, which was about the same, Ambassador Kohta smiled and turned to leave.

"I'll go alert the captain that we're ready to go," he said. "The dining room is down the hall to your left and there's also a bath in that direction."

"Thanks," Kakashi said shutting the door behind him.

"These are so soft!" Naruto said wasting no time jumping on the bed.

"I thought you were hungry," Kakashi said.

"I am, but the bed looked like it needed to be jumped on," Naruto said with a grin. "Speaking of food let's go get some."

"Baka," Sakura muttered following Naruto towards the dining hall her own stomach grumbling.

They arrived at the dining hall and were treated immediately to more food then the four of them could ever possibly eat. Even Naruto who continuously stuffed his face reached a breaking point.

"I wonder what time it is?" Sakura said. "It's hard to tell down here."

"I do believe it's around eight or so miss," A passing waiter said. "More?"

"No thanks," she replied.

"I don't think any of us could eat another bite," Kakashi said pushing his chair out.

"I think I'm going to go take a bath," Naruto said. "Want to join me Sakura?"

"Pervert," Sakura calmly replied smacking Naruto. "Unless you're going too Sasuke."

"I might," he replied ignoring her happy tone.

His mind was still miles away and he didn't notice them heading off without him. He really didn't care. He desperately wanted to know who the ninja who had been watching them was. Though he had pretended he had imagined it he knew he hadn't.

"You've been quiet," Kakashi said. "What's up?"

"Just thinking," Sasuke said deciding to keep the mysterious ninja to himself. "I'm going to go take a bath with those two."

"Good luck with that," Kakashi laughed. "Don't drown."

Sasuke rolled his eyes and headed into the room where Naruto and Sakura had disappeared. He walked into the door labeled men. Grabbing a few towels he headed in. Naruto was already soaking up the hot water and grinned at Sasuke.

"So you've decided to grace us with your presence huh?" Naruto teased.

"Cram it," Sasuke retorted though the bath was nice.

"Man, a ship with it's very own baths," Naruto said. "Nice isn't it?"

"Yeah, I suppose so," Sasuke replied.

"Maybe it's the mix of all that food and this water, but I'm suddenly really tired," Naruto yawned about five minutes later. "I'm getting out."

Sasuke soaked for a little while longer and realized Naruto was right. He shrugged and got out, simply dismissing it as the food combined with the warmth. His towel wrapped firmly around his waist he headed out into the cold, empty, silent hallway and stumbled back to their room. Sakura was sitting on a bed apparently claimed as her own and was brushing out her damp hair pausing to look at him and blush before returning to her brushing.

"Naruto's in the bathroom getting his pajama's on at the moment," Kakashi said.

"Hn…" Sasuke replied drowsily grabbing his own and changing in the small closet.

Once he was finished he literally fell out of the closet and wandered to his own bed. Naruto was lying on his own falling asleep already, Sakura was putting away her stuff, and Kakashi was reading his Come Come Paradise.

"Good night guys," Sakura yawned getting into her bed.

Naruto was already beginning to drool and Kakashi was reaching up to turn off the lamp. Sasuke followed suit and with one final spinning glance at the room was asleep before his head hit the pillow.

So what's the verdict? I know it's a bit slow now, but I swear it'll get better! Next chapter will up soon!