Heey readers,
Firstly I would like to say how much I appreciate your comments. In the beginning I wasn't very convinced about this story, but thanks to you I enjoy writing more. Secondly this chapter is not very long, but later this week I will treat you on a bigger text. Thanks for your comments and please keep reviewing. :)
- Esther
'Ah a threat, how nice of you. You know that I can't ignore your utterly social sign.' The silence was deafening. Swiftly he caught the raised fist for his face, and pulled her towards him. Sakura too dumbfounded to react watched with big eyes. 'Idiot what the hell do..' Unable to finish her spoken words she was pressed flat against his chest. Speechless she looked up to said man and got a fast wink. Concealing the deeper meaning behind the gesture.
'Kakashi-sensei, are you insane!' the blonde scowled already making hand signs. 'Really what's got in to you, sick pervert! Air was flowing around them and shaped into a ball in Naruto's hand. Only to get dispelled by hearing the soft laughter from said man.
''You are still fun to tease, Naruto.' Freeing his student out of his hold, he couldn't stop himself from studying her face. Over the last time she and Naruto both grew considerably. They still had a long way to go but they were hardened and that while the appearing war was only at its beginning. Although the blonde hasn't lost his denseness and Sakura was a perfect resemble of Rin..
'Heey Kakashi-sensei!' he shook his head to clear his mind. This wasn't the timing to get all nostalgic . It was time to prepare to two for the devastation of war. A sigh escaped him. Why did the hokage choose me again for this task? The feeling of a hand circling round his wrist ensured that the last musings disappeared into the depths of his thoughts.
'' Sorry guys.'' he said in a deep voice while creasing his only visible eye. His glance gliding towards the hand which had a strong grip on his wrist. It was then she quickly let him go, her browns knitted together and her head directed to the ground. Okay that was strange. Usually she wouldn't be so familiar with him to exactly touch him. Not that I complain, but used to be she rather made a rude comment before storming away. I would handle with this later .''Okay, do you know why we are even here?'' just like expected the question did awake curiosity by the both of them.
The kyuubi began to voice his thoughts with a loud voice 'We are here for some extra training, that's what Baa-chan told us.' By seeing the impassive look he got a little unsure about his answer. 'Why are you looking so strange at me? It's what she told to us.' He said silently, looking to Sakura for help whose eyes were casted at her feet.
Sighing she toneless spoke out her conclusion 'I'm not sure yet' she began carefully. 'But it has to be having some connection with the many wounded in the hospital before we left for this 'training'. Shishou would never send me away in such chaotic time.'
Deciding to ignore the tone until they were alone again. He nodded affirmative 'you are close' was the only thing he gave in and then turned abruptly around to walk to the wooden cottage. The building was a sad excuse for being called a residence, it seemed more like some long ago deserted hunter's shack. The furniture wasn't much of an improvement either. To say the least it made the atmosphere around the shack less spooky. It was not much but good enough for him to feel at ease. His former pupils were more demanding when hearing the noisy comments. Planning to berate him for his sad excuse of an explanation about this whole damn mission, she got distracted by the furniture. 5.. He mentally counted till she would explode and muttering curses addressed to nobody less than him.
To his surprise it didn't happen. Well that's something new. He walked to the wall planting his left leg against it while facing the couch. Naruto took the unspoken invitation and plopped on the couch. His team member looked less satisfied and choose to settle on the ground. Kakashi looked at each of them, and began talking in a serious voice. ''We are here to prepare you for the forthcoming war, he paused.
''WHAT!''
There it was, he sighed agitated. ''Look Naruto. Remember the border mission?''
'Yeah, but what has that do with this and all?''
''Well.. how shall I put this?'', he let the silence dragging along deliberately not really willing to begin with the basics again. His female pupil sighed and signing with a wave gesture he needed to hurry. ''Okay, Naruto what did your last mission entailed? ''
''Ya know the usual. Keeping an eye out for suspicious happenings.''
''And?'' he pressed on.
''There wasn't much to do and I still not see how this helps.'' Sakura's patient was getting thin, ''Listen Idiot'' she said a tad angry. ''Remember the explosions in the distance, far from the border. Yet close enough to see the smokey outline?'' Without waiting she continued; ''that was an attack by Cloud.''
''But what has Cloud to do with the attack?''
Ever the denseness itself.