I know it's been a really long time since I last updated, but I've been stuck with writers block. And I'm sorry that this chapter is so short, but I just wanted to upload what I have already.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

Naruto sighed as he looked at his surroundings. How on earth he had ended up having tea with the Third in the Hokage's office, he didn't know, but he had a feeling he knew the outcome.

"So how have you been, Naruto? It's been a while since I last saw you. Almost five years, if I'm correct."

"I've been good. Don't really do much. Lately all I do is go and watch team 7's training. Sakura seems to think that I would have made an excellent shinobi, had I gone to the Academy."

"Is that so? Well, I didn't invite you for tea just so we could talk about what is going on in our lives. I actually have a huge favour to ask of you."

Naruto sighed. Of course he needed a favour. Why else would the Third talk to him. "And that would be?"

'I need Kitsune to go assist Suna. They've been having snake problems lately. Just can't seem to get rid of them, so they've contacted us, asking for our help."

"But why Kitsune? Why not just send in a team of ANBU?"

"I am sending ANBU. Two captains actually – well, former captains. Kakashi will be joining you as well. I know you two work well together."

"I suppose the only thing I can do I accept. You know how much I hate snakes.


Naruto smirked as he made his way over to the ramen stand. Not only was he dragging Kakashi along, but it was time to finally decimate the snake that had been lurking around for far too long. The only downside was having to figure out an excuse to give Sakura as to why he would be gone. Visiting family was out…Sakura knew that he had none. Maybe he wanted to go and travel for a bit. That could work.

"Hey Naruto! How are you today?" Naruto looked up from his ramen to see team 7 seating themselves next to him.

"I'm pretty good. I'm actually thinking of going travelling sometime soon. Maybe even in a couple days. Just having trouble deciding where to go."

"Maybe you could visit Suna. Aren't we allied with them? I'm sure it could be nice there."

Naruto smiled. "I don't know about Suna. Apparently they've been having snake problems lately. I even heard that they are going to start sending out foxes and dogs after the snakes. Maybe they can either kill the snakes or scare them away."

Naruto almost laughed when he saw Kakashi stiffen. Apparently the Hokage hadn't talked to him yet. Oops.

"Really? I hate snakes. Don't go there." Sakura looked thoughtful. "Maybe just go around the Land of Fire. That could be pretty interesting."

"Awesome! It's a plan then!"