A/N: Latest chapter. Sorry for the short length.

They had finally made it home. Shikamaru found the blondes always fast forward pace a little 'troublesome' to say the least; but now they both were home. They pressed through the gates they had already discussed the events that would follow. Naruto woud proceed to the Hokage tower t report the mission, while Shikamaru was allowed to take a nap. It worked out better for them this way.

The trip home for Naruto had held a weird aura to it. He couldn't explain why, but having left with Shion giving him weird looks just gave him odd feelings; but never the less he pushed forward. Her had managed to make it home before noon, and now was on the boring duty of reporting the results of the meeting he attended. Yeah Shikamaru got the better end of the deal.

His feet pressed hard against the wooden steps he was now pushing himself to climb. He was completely tired, but getting the mission over with was his first priority. Finally he reach the door he desired. He pulled outward letting himself in to the bare room where sat Tsunade.

Her first outlook on the boy was that of a total exhaustion yeah that was like him always giving his all on the easiest of tasks. She had already warned him to slow his pace, before he became the Hokage.

"So I take it the mission went well?" she asked genuinely impressed he had made an agreement after being gone a mere two days.

"Yeah, Shikamaru took care of the more difficult stuff." he replied in a huff.

Yep he was tired no ifs ands or buts about it. He just wanted to crash into his soft warm bed and sleep. Yes that would be what he would do as soon as he got home. First he had to deliver the scroll the priestess had given him.

"Oh yeah Shion, wanted me to give this to you.. I think its some sort of thank you. " he said tossing the scroll to the Godaimne Hokage.

She quickly realized after opening that it wasn't just a simple 'thank you' no it was an invitation to have Naruto's diplomatic training under her hands. The girl sure knew how to bargain for what it was she wanted; and that being Naruto himself. Though normally something like this would be turned down.. Having someone else teach the blonde knucklehead about diplomacy was something not to be passed up.

"Naruto, go home and rest up. You have a new mission tomorrow." Tsunade said with a smile.

With a little hand gesture he was off. He was going to sleep like a rock on the bottom of a river. He needed sleep to prepare for what the hell Tsunade wanted him to do the next day. And something told him it wasn't going to be much fun.

He had slept like a baby and now was on a full out sprint to the Hokage's office. He was ready for whatever mission that woman could throw his way. Nothing and he meant nothing could ruin his good mood... Well that was till he heard what the mission was...

"What!? I have to go back? Just so I can learn Diploatacy" He yelled.

"Its diplomacy, and yes Shion-sama is a highly respected diplomat. Her teaching you could very well help you learn, and get the job done faster." Tsunade yelled.

He grumbled under his breathe, he loved missions, but not diplomatic ones. They were a bit boring and a lot of confusing to him. They were not something he wanted to participate in mostly. He would rather save the world from evil spirits taking over the world than do diplomatic missions.

"Cheer up Naruto, Lady Tsunade hasn't told you who your companion is yet." Shizune said in a dandy mood..

"Yeah whatever. Who is it?" he said grumpily.

No sooner than the words left his mouth did the wooden door behind them open. In its wake stood a brunette. His eyes widened as her over. Now he had a diplomatic mission, and her as his partner.

"Tenten?"

A/N: I really appologize for the length, next chapter will definitely be way longer. Possibly 3000 words. Anyways review like normal. Later~