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"Speech"
'Thought'
Flashback
"Umu speech"
"Kyūbi speech"

Eighth Unmei: Missions

"Ok. Well then, I guess it's my turn." Yuki said a she positioned her elbow on the table to make herself more comfortable.

"Remember, I want detail." Naruto said as he mocked Yuki and waved around his hands for emphasis.

"Shut up, twerp, or I'll tell your girlfriend about some embarrassing story." Yuki said with a death glare.

"You don't have anything me, but I got some dirt on you." Naruto said with a smart smirk.

"Really. Let me here it." Yuki said with a curious tone.

"As long as you tell me what you were going to say." Naruto responded. Yuki nodded and Naruto got up and whispered something in her ear. Yuki's face became flushed immediately. She then whispered something in Naruto's ear and he too became flush. Hinata thought that it had to be something good as it could make Naruto blush. The two of them then exchanged some more words and shook hands. Naruto returned to his seat trying not to remember what he just heard.

"You could be quite the extortionist Naru-chan, but as I was trying to say before your interruption, my life has been pretty good. If you don't remember I was a Chuunin while I was watching over you. After I stop protecting you I was immediately promoted to Jonin and a year after that I decided to become an ANBU. So I've been an ANBU guard for old man Hokage three years now." Yuki said in one long breath.

"You made ANBU after one year of being a Jonin?!" Naruto asked shocked. As far as he knew Yuki had no bloodline limits or special demons.

"Yep, with no special powers, just training." She said with proud smile.

"Wow, and to think I could get away from you when you were Chuunin and I wasn't even training yet. So if you're this awesome now I'm going to be like twice as awesome." Naruto said with imaginative expression on his face.

"Don't get too excited boy, from what I heard you failed the Genin exam three times." Yuki said with evil smirk.

"Well, technically I passed the last one just under different circumstances." Naruto reminded.

"Whatever, but you forgot to tell me who your sensei is." Yuki pointed out.

"His name is Senkō Kiiori. I haven't met him yet so I don't know what he is like." Naruto responded with little interest.

"Okay, never heard of him before." Yuki said with curiosity. "Hey, Naru-chan can I have a word in private with you? That alright if I steal your boyfriend for a minute or two, right?" She asked to Hinata, ignoring Naruto.

"Yeah, but don't take too long because food will be here soon." Hinata responded politely. Yuki shot up pulled Naruto out of the shop.

"What a nice girlfriend you have Naru-chan. Now, when are you planning to tell her about them? I know you still have the seal and eventually you're going to let the Genjutsu on it slip." Yuki said as soon as they were out of Hinata's Byakugen range.

"I will eventually, it's just that it's hard to learn that you have two demon sealed up inside of you." Naruto said solemnly.

"Well, don't wait too long or it might end up doing harm. You know that you can't say that you one hundred percent love her until you tell her about them." Yuki responded with a mother type of attitude.

"I know that, and I know I will tell her eventually." Naruto responded shamefully. Suddenly Yuki engulfed him in a hug.

"I know you will, and when you do it won't hurt so much inside, even if she doesn't understand." Yuki said with a motherly aura. Naruto then began to cry silently. Yuki soothed him for a while before they returned to Ichiruka's. When they arrived back they saw Hinata talking to a tall blonde haired man.

The man had wild blond hair.

"Hey Hinata, who are you talking to?" Naruto said as he reached her.

"Naru-kun this is our sensei." Hinata motioned to the blond in front of her.

"Hello, I'm Uzumaki Naruto, future Hokage." Naruto said as he put his hand out for a shake.

"Senkō Kiiori, the sensei that will get you there." He said as he took hold of Naruto hands. Hinata and Naruto were amazed. Their sensei actually took Naruto seriously, not that he wasn't serious, and he didn't laugh or look at him like an idiot.

"Hold on a sec'. No comments, no jokes, no weird looks. Just like that." Naruto said dumbfounded.

"What do you mean? I honestly think it's great that you want to become Hokage and I would be proud of you if you did." Kiiori said with a serious face.

"You're one of the first people to take Naru-kun seriously when he said he wanted to become Hokage, most other people thought he was crazy." Hinata explained to their unfortunate sensei. Training Naruto to become the Hokage was not going to be an easy task.

"Like I said, I think it is great, but I would like to get to know Naruto a little better so can I speak to him in private?" Kiiori asked Hinata which she nodded 'yes' to in response. Meanwhile Naruto was thinking 'Why doesn't anyone ask if it is okay with me to be dragged off to speak in private.' In his mind he was crying a river of tears in the reality that he had no choice. He was then pulled off by his new sensei. Meanwhile Yuki took this chance to speak to Hinata in private.

"So Hinata how long have you liked Naru-chan?" Yuki started the conversation.

"Every since I first saw his determination. He always tries he best and never gives up and I admired that since I not the same. After a while admiration turned to affection." Hinata answered with a slight blush.

"Do you know why he tries his hardest?" Yuki questioned with curious expression even though she already knew.

"Because he wants to become Hokage." Hinata said matter-of-factly.

"But why does he want to be Hokage?" Yuki asked immediately after her answer.

"Because he wants to be the best ninja?" Hinata answered doubting her answer.

"Not necessarily, he has a different reason but I can't tell you." Yuki corrected her.

"Why not?" Hinata blurt out.

"Because the reason is very important to him, so it should be him to tell you. When he tells you why, he will need someone to be there for him." Yuki answered carefully not wanting to make Hinata think Naruto didn't trust her. This is when Hinata realized that there was so much she didn't know about Naruto. Just then the boy in discussion appeared back except without their sensei.

"Hina-chan, Kiiori-sensei says we have or first mission tomorrow and to meet at the Hokage Tower at ten." Naruto said as he arrived back to the shop. The group noticed that their ramen had been ready for quite a while and was beginning to get cold. So they ate and had a normal conversation. After lunch the three went to train. Naruto of course challenged Yuki to a match. He immediately was on the floor right after he finished his sentence. They spent the rest of the day sparing to improve Naruto's Taijutsu. After sparring Naruto and Hinata departed from Yuki and went home seeing as it was getting close to nine o'clock at night. They took separate bathes and had no accident this night.

(Time lapse of about two weeks)

"Furball in position." Naruto said through a walkie-talkie.

"White eyes in position." Hinata said through another walkie-talkie.

"Roger that. Ready to commence operation 'hound'." Kiiori responded to his two pupils.

"Yes sir, commencing operation." The two responded in unison. Naruto began to creep up on his target. Hinata on the other hand stayed stationary, ready to complete her part of the mission. Their target heard Naruto and started to flee. Naruto noticed this and began to pursue. After a short chase the target ran into Hinata and was apprehended.

"Stupid dog, we've had to track it down at least twenty times in the past week." Naruto said frustrated. Over the past two weeks Naruto and Hinata have been doing odd jobs for ninja missions and Naruto was getting fed up. He wanted some excitement that came with 'real' ninja missions as he put it.

"Naru-kun, this is training to improve teamwork and tactics." Hinata tried to calm him as she pet the dog. Naruto knew she was right and gave her a kiss on the check. The dog, which belonged to the Fire Lord's wife, began to growl at Naruto.

"Seems like he doesn't like you so much, fox boy." Kiiori said as he appeared from nowhere.

"I don't get it, I mean I'm able to retract my Kitsune features and mask my smell, so why does this damn animal know when I'm coming." Naruto vented in frustration. Over the past two weeks he learned how to make his kitsune feature disappear and only appear when he wanted them to.

"Let's call that animal intuition." Kiiori joked. "Now let's return this elusive little creature." He finished as he jumped into the trees.

"Let's go." Hinata said as she jumped after her teacher. Naruto followed silently, trying to figure why the dumb mutt kept running away.

When they got there they were greeted by the dog's owner. She was a pudgy woman that was one of the most irritating people Naruto had every met. She immediately crushed the poor dog in a hug when they gave him to her. Naruto thought 'That's why it runs away. I know I would do the same.'

"Since we finished that mission in record time lets go check if there are any missions let." Kiiori suggested as he went to the Hokage's office. After spending time with their sensei they realized that he really didn't care if you didn't want to do something he would still have you do it. He wasn't harsh though and would take into consideration their condition before he would decide something. So, Naruto and Hinata followed there teacher into the office.

"Hokage-sama we would like to request another mission for the day." Kiiori said with bow.

"There is only one D-ranked mission left, and as you can see Kakashi team would also like another mission." The Hokage said as he pointed to Kakashi's team. Honestly, Naruto, Hinata, and Kiiori hadn't noticed them when they entered the room.

"Hell no, we want something higher than a D-rank. All these odd jobs are boring and as you can tell our teamwork is perfectly fine." Naruto burst out. He knew Hinata had the same thoughts but would express them so vividly.

"Be respectful Naruto. But I would have to agree with my pupil, I think they are ready for something higher." Kiiori said with the respect that Naruto lacked.

"Well, if you think they're ready I'll give you a mission. The only condition is that you will work with Black Team." The Hokage agreed with a smirk on his facing knowing that he put the two teams that would have the hardest time working together with each other.

"Sure, but is it okay with Sasuke-teme's team? They were just coming for a D-ranked mission weren't they?" Naruto asked with indifferent expression trying not to show his contempt for Sasuke.

"It's alright with me." Kakashi said with a smirk just like the Hokage's. Sasuke and Sakura on the other hand were giving Naruto death glares, fully knowing what he was trying to do. Naruto could feel the heat from their glares and decided to ask another question.

"So, what is the mission?" He nervously asked as he rubbed the back of his head.

"You may come in." The Hokage said. An older man walked through the double doors to the office. Naruto could immediately smell sake oozing out of the man pores. The man smelled so bad that he had to plug his nose to keep himself from vomiting.

"This is my escort. They look like a bunch of punks, especially the short one." The drunken man said as he mock Naruto. This royally pissed Naruto off. If there was one thing he hated as much as perverts it was drunks. He transformed himself into his fox form to scare the man. It worked really well considering he was about the size of a bear. He transformed immediately after the man's reaction, just wanting the man want think it was part of his imagination.

"I can assure you that they are well qualified to escort you home." The Hokage said with annoyed tone.

"Whatever. I don't trust the short one though, seems to reckless." He said while inspecting Naruto.

"Who are you to call me reckless? You're drunk." Naruto retorted.

"I'm Tazuna, the greatest bridge builder in the world, and you are my escort, punk." The man said cockily.

"Your job is to escort Tazuna back to his homeland, Wave Country. This is C-ranked mission and it is your duty to get him home unharmed." The Hokage explained, completely ignoring Naruto and Tazuna's arguing. "You start in two hours. You are dismissed."

"Naru-kun, let's go get ready." Hinata said as she pulled Naruto out of his argument. The two raced home with excitement. When they got home they were greeted by Hinata's mom.

"Hello Hinata-chan, Naruto-kun. How has your day been?" Hikari asked. She stood there like she had been expecting them.

"We got our first C-ranked mission from the Hokage today." Hinata answered politely.

"But then we got stuck on Sasuke-teme's team on the mission." Naruto added angrily.

"We have to go pack now, so please excuse us." Hinata announced politely as she pulled Naruto along with her.

The two went to their room and got the survival packs ready. They only needed one pair of clothes to change into and their ninja gear so their packing didn't take long. While packing Naruto stroke up a conversation.

"Hina-chan have you ever left the village before?" Naruto curiously asked.

"A couple times when I was younger but never after I was kidnapped. Have you?" Hinata responded plainly.

"When I was younger Yuki would take me into the woods surrounding the village. So, this is my first time actually leaving the village. I feel pretty excited." Naruto said trying to hide his excitement. 'Plus it will be the first time you weren't scared shitless while getting out.' Umu said in Naruto head, something he had never done before. Though he didn't scream or anything, he immediately flinched which was apparent to Hinata.

"What's wrong Naru-kun?" Hinata asked with a concerned face.

"Nothing. Just got the Goosebumps." He lied. 'It's hard to keep a secrete that can talk in your head isn't it.' Umu teased. 'Sorry container-sama, I would have stopped him but then I couldn't have seen your reaction.' Kyūbi laughed. 'Very funny. You two want me to be found out, don't' you?' Naruto said sarcastically to his brains inhabitants. His captives didn't respond.

"I think we should eat some food before we go since we will be traveling till night fall." Hinata suggested as she closed her bag.

"Great idea, let's go see what we can cook up in the kitchen." Naruto agreed while he closed his bag also. So the two walked to the kitchen and when the got there they were greeted by Hinata's parents and Hanabi.

"Since you two are going on your first C-ranked mission we are throwing you an impromptu party." Hikari explained. So they sat ate the table with the rest of Hinata's family and waited for food. While waiting they talked about what might happen and what they want to do out of town. Naruto and Hinata promised to bring back some souvenirs for Hanabi. They got their food and then talked some more about the past two weeks. Naruto said that the reason that they always got the missions to search for the wife of the Fire Lord's dog was because they could do it the fastest. He also admitted to learning a few things from all the odd jobs; like how to clean properly, and how to cook something other than ramen.

"Well we have to meet at the gate soon so we better get going." Hinata said as she stood up from the table.

"Okay then, well see you in about three days." Naruto said goodbye as he excused himself also. Before he said goodbye something pulled on his sleeve.

"Um, Naru-kun, can you hold on a second?" Hanabi said as Naruto turned to face her.

"What is it Hanabi-chan?" Naruto said kindly.

"I have a good luck present for you but you have to close your eyes first." She said nervously trying not to make eye contact with Naruto.

"OK." Naruto agreed and closed his eyes. With his eyes closed, Naruto heard some noises and figured Hanabi went to get her gift. Suddenly, he felt something warm on his check. Naruto opened his eyes and out of the corner of his eyes could see Hanabi's eyes fiercely shut as she gave him a little kiss on the check. When she finished she opened her eyes and saw Naruto staring at her. She immediately blushed and hid her face.

"Thank you for the good luck, Hanabi-chan." Naruto said sweetly as he removed her hands from her face and gave her a hug. "Now we have top go before we are late. Bye." He finished as he released Hanabi and walked to Hinata. He took her hand they left off to the main gate. When they got there they saw Kiiori, Sakura, and Sasuke, but no Kakashi or Tazuna. Naruto figured that Tazuna was off getting drunk while Kakashi was doing god knows what.

"So how long do you think we will wait?" Naruto asked Sakura.

"About one hour." Sakura said not even looking towards Naruto.

"I bet you it will be two." Naruto said with mischievous grin and put out his hand.

"You're on." Sakura said as she took Naruto's hand with an equally mischievous grin. After that he decided to go take a nap while they waited.