Steve: Well… here we are. Sorry about the long wait you guys. I got onto my vacation and then my Mom needed me to help landscape the backyard. THEN I had a bit of work to do when I got back on the job and then there was Hurricane Bill skimming Nova Scotia.
Yui: Mmmm. You working without a shirt on was the high point of my day.
Pen-pen: War wa ark waaarrrk warkk. (And no one actually cares.)
Yui/Steve: Shut it Pen-pen.
Steve: Anyways, could you please thank the kind reviewers Hinata... before they kill me?
Hinata: Hai! Thank you:
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Hinata: Um… shouldn't we get going?
Steve: Right you are! Disclaimer please?
Pen-Pen: (Wark Wa WAAK arrk waark)
Hinata: Translation is "The author doesn't own Harry Potter or Naruto". He just owns this story, the plot and his insane plot-bunnies.
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We open to the sight of Team Seven standing in the Mission desk. Grinning, Naruto clinches his hand. "Okay! Let's do it! Whatever the mission is I'm psyched and ready to go! Dattebayo!" Sasuke just snorts a little at Naruto making Naruto glare at him. Sakura just looks around in confusion.
"Hey, wait a minute! Where's Kakashi-sensei?" Harry just shrugs at her before sighing.
"Knowing him he's going to be really late. He IS always the last one here no matter if he left at the same time we did. Or have you forgotten that fact Sakura-nee-chan?" Sakura looks a little sheepish at that. At that moment Tsunade's voice reaches them.
"I'm afraid that Kakashi won't be going on your next mission with you gaki's." They all turn to the side to see Tsunade and Shizune (who's carrying Ton-ton) walk in a side door. Naruto just blinks at this.
"Tsunade-baa-chan? What's up?" She just glares at him for a little bit as she walks over to the desk and moves one of the chairs as she prepares to sit down.
"Stop calling me that will you gaki." She sits down and considers the group in front of her. Sakura just blinks in confusion as she places her hands in her lap.
"Um… Hokage-sama? Er… What do you mean that Kakashi-sensei won't be coming?" Harry just sighs and states that the strains picking up again. Tsunade just nods at this as she folds her hands in front of her.
"As you well know, even with the recent changes our forces have been under a large amount of strain. Between Oto's hit and run tactics as well as the… creatures being sighted around Fire Country our forces are stretched thin enough as it is. All of our Jounins and most of our Chunins are already on missions, and that includes Kakashi as well." She sighs and shakes her head. "You guys will just have to handle this one on your own. Fortunately, since both Harry and Naruto are Chunin, they can act in Kakashi's place." She then smirks at the two. "Consider this experience for leading other groups of nin." Harry just nods at this before shrugging.
"Sounds… Interesting I guess…" Tsunade just reaches into her pocket and pulls out a scroll.
"Your mission will be a B-rank escort mission. It's someone important." Sakura just blinks as she cocks her head to the side.
"Someone important? Really?" Tsunade nods at that. "It wouldn't be another Hime like Koyuki-hime would it?" Tsunade just shakes her head and chuckles.
"Nothing like that I'm afraid." She then becomes serious. "But back to the mission." She then opens the scroll and looks down at it before looking back up. "Despite it being an B-rank, it could very easily develop into a A-rank mission if you run into trouble." All's silent for several moments when Sasuke speaks up.
"So then, who do we escort?" Tsunade just shrugs and states that she doesn't know making Team Seven stare at her before Naruto steps forward and spreads his arms.
"What do you mean you don't know Baa-chan?! How can you not know who we're escorting?" Tsunade takes a deep breath before answering him.
"Every four years, our neighbour, Tea Country, holds a dedication ceremony at the great Todoroki Shrine. Each time, we're asked to escort a runner who will participate in the race that's part of the ceremonies. This year the messengers who were carrying the request were attacked before they could get here." Harry becomes thoughtful for a few moments before looking at Tsunade.
"That IS odd… any idea who attacked them and why?" Sakura just looks at the Hokage in confusion.
"I'm sorry Hokage-sama… I'm still not following this story too well." Tsunade just shrugs at both questions before giving the same answer to both Harry and Sakura.
"Well, don't worry about that for now you guys. Everything will be explained when you meet up with Jirocho-Oyabun. So I wouldn't worry too much at this moment." Naruto just blinks at her before scratching his head.
"Jirocho-Oyabun?" Naruto thinks it over for a few moments before snapping his fingers. "Ah! Now I remember! He's that gambler guy we met right?" Tsunade just places both hands down on the table and stands up while looking at Team Seven.
"That's everything I know at this moment. Now no wasting time, they're expecting you in Tea Country by the end of the day!" She then points outside. "So get moving you guys! Hustle!" The team just nods as Naruto jerks his thumb at himself.
"Don't worry Baa-chan! You can count on us to complete the mission!" And with a final nod, they all head out. Tsunade just watches them leave.
'I hope so…' They all head to their respective homes, entering the Uzumaki-Potter Compound, Harry and Naruto grab their stuff before heading into the kitchen to say goodbye to everyone. Nodding, Harry walks over to Lily and hugs her as Naruto looks at Kushina with a thoughtful look on her face.
"Hey, Kaa-san… how close are you to getting to the top of your game?" Kushina watches him for several moments before shrugging.
"I've gotten closer to where I should be… But it'll be a bit before I finally reach it, why?" Naruto just sighs a little.
"Because my team is heading for Tea Country and it would have been the perfect time to bring our plan into motion." Kushina nods a little until she suddenly smirks.
"Who said that we couldn't? If I remember correctly, the race will take a while. By the end, send a Hedwig-clone or Row-clone and we'll set the plan into motion. We have the necessary chakra and magic gathered so we don't need to worry about that. All that's needed is for you to have plenty of witnesses and you'll have that where you're going." Naruto thinks this over for a few moments before nodding.
"Actually that makes good sense." He then gives his mom a kiss on the cheek. "I'll be seeing you when I get back, all right?" Kushina just smiles and nods at him.
"I'll see you then Naru-chan." With a final nod, Naruto takes off soon followed by Harry. Kushina just stands there for several seconds before looking at Rin. "Well then… we should head over to the training center and start training some more since we only have a month's worth of time left…" Lily just shakes her head as Kushina drags Rin away.
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The groups walking through a forest towards a mountain in the distance when Naruto looks at Sakura. "Hey, Sakura-chan… you want something to eat?" Sakura thinks it over before nodding as she taps her chin in thought.
"I guess a little bit maybe…" She shakes her head as Naruto pumps his hand into the air with a foxy grin.
"Hey! Great idea! Let's take a break for lunch!" He then points ahead. "And what a coincidence! There's a tea house right there in front of us! Let's go there for our lunch!" And with those words he runs towards the tea house leaving his team mates behind. Harry just sighs and shakes his head before chuckling.
'That's just like you nii-san… always thinking with your stomach… The again that's better then what some guys think with.' Sakura just giggles at her excitable boyfriend.
'Oh Naruto…' She then looks up at him rushing to the tea house. "Hey! Wait up Naruto! Yeesh!" A few minutes later finds the group sitting at a table in the Tea house as the Matron takes their orders (Naruto: Sweet Bean Soup, Sakura: Dumplings, Harry and the Familiars: Dango, Sasuke: Rice). The matron just nods and gives them a smile.
"Very good then, I'll be back in a moment." And with that she starts walking away with both Harry and Naruto noticing the young man sitting at a nearby table. Naruto just turns back to the rest of the group and leans back with a smile.
"I just hope that we'll get some fighting in!" Out of the corner of his eye, Naruto notices the man get up and start walking towards them as he internally frowns. 'Hmm, judging by the way he's walking as well as the fact that I can tell he has active chakra coils… He must have had ninja training…' Sakura just glares at him while wagging a finger at him.
"Ohhh no you don't! I don't want you making ANY trouble what's so ever! Not this time you don't!" As she's saying this, the young man walks up beside them and snorts.
"Just sitting around in the shade and sucking down sweet bean soup? The ninja life must be pretty cushy." Naruto just narrows his eyes at the guy.
"What did you just say to us?" The guy just smirks annoying Team Seven.
"Guess you Konoha ninja don't get to see too much action judging by how out of shape you look.." He then looks at them and smirks. As Naruto shouts at him, the guy looks at Sakura and winks. "Hey sweetie, where did you come from?" He then looks at Naruto before looking back at an annoyed Sakura. "I didn't mean you of course." Sakura just rolls her eyes and thanks him as he leans down onto the table. "Hey, my name is Marino Idate, so… ah, what do they call you?" Despite the annoyance caused by his flirting, both Harry and Naruto recognize the name. Naruto just snorts at him.
"Hey! Her name is Sakura you ass. And-" Idate cuts him off again.
"Sakura eh? That's a beautiful name for a beautiful woman such as yourself. Now that fate's brought us together, how about we get to… know each other for the future, hmm?" Sakura just narrows her eyes.
"Future… What do you mean by 'Future' exactly?" Idate just grins at her.
"You know… the future where you give up this ridiculous ninja stuff and run off with me of course." Naruto's now fully steamed.
"You asshole! She's a proud ninja of Konohagakure and if you say one more word I'll knock your fucking block off! And that's a promise! Dattebayo!" Idate just looks at him and sneers.
"I was just joking. But the rest of it?" His sneer grows as he huffs at them. "If there's one thing I hate it's ninja! So why don't you just go back to where you came from!" Naruto just gets up in his face as lighting shoots between them.
"Oh yeah! Why don't you make me asshole!" Sakura just sighs.
"Calm down Naruto. He's not worth getting riled up over so leave it." Naruto turns to her as Sasuke adds his two cents worth.
"We don't have the time for this dobe. Just leave this punk be." Harry just chuckles from where he is as he sips his tea. The others all look at him as he smirks.
"Besides… I don't think you'll have the chance since he's gone." They all jerk as they look to see that Harry's right. Harry's smirk just becomes more pronounced. 'Hmm. Fast, very fast. And without using Shunpo as well. Ibiki, your Otouto is a most interesting guy…' At that moment the matron comes up with their orders and two bills. After hearing the explanation, Harry growls as he grinds his teeth. '… But it seems that I need to show him why he shouldn't pull a "Eat and run" on us…' Harry looks at Naruto and nods before vanishing without a sound. Soon after the rest take off as well as they head out. As they're running, Sakura shakes her head in disbelief.
"I don't believe how fast he's running! He must be as fast as Kakashi-sensei." Sasuke just nods from beside her as he grits his teeth.
"I don't know what kind of training he's had, but he has an incredible amount of speed for a civilian." Beside him, Naruto snorts a little as he pours on more speed causing Sasuke to look at him. "You know something dobe?" Naruto just nods as his eyes shift to the Aka Mahogan (Red magical eye).
"You could say that teme." Seeing the questioning looks, he sighs. "I'll explain later. At the moment all you have to know is that he has ninja training, and despite not belonging to a village he's not a missing-nin." Naruto then starts to chuckle with a gleam of approval in his eyes. "I got to admit though, performing the old 'Eat and Run' manoeuvre shows that he has some steel balls. Of course… I'm going to kick them so hard they're going to shoot out his nose." Sakura just sighs before speeding up as well.
"Okay… but I expect an answer from you later, understood?" Naruto just nods at that. She then looks ahead of them. "Any idea if Harry's caught up with him yet? He is the fastest of us all. And with Row and Hedwig as well…" Naruto's eyes flick upwards towards the sky before smirking.
"Oh, they're close alright. I think that they're just waiting until we get caught up before making a move… wise choice considering our situation." The other two nod at that knowing what he means. Up ahead, Idate just laughs as he runs before looking back.
"HA! By the time they start I'll be miles away from them! Hahaha!" Hearing something, he looks ahead just in time to see Harry appear with a smirk and his foot jutting into Idate's path making his eyes widen since he doesn't have enough time to stop.
"Have a nice trip…" Unable to stop, Idate trips over Harry's foot and is sent careening into the trees by the road and down a small ravine before landing on a tree trunk. "… And see you next fall." Chucking, Harry causally walks into the trees and stops at the top of the ravine which holds the groaning runner. "Ya know… You really should watch that step… it can be a real doozy if you're not careful..." Idate just groans again causing Harry to snicker. A later the rest of Team Seven appears in the trees surrounding him as he falls out of the one he's in. Naruto just snorts at him with a grin.
"Serves you right! Now, are you going to pay us back or…" Naruto punches his open hand as his grin becomes savage. "Are we going to have to become rough?" Idate looks at him before bowing to them.
"I'm so sorry that I had to do that! You see, I have no money and couldn't pay my bill so when I saw you I figured that being ninjas and all you could pay my bill since ninjas always have a bit of money on them…" As the rest glare at him, Harry holds up his hand with a smirk.
"Guys… He's not lying, he has no money on him." Idate internally smirks only to go into a state of shock as Harry pulls out a money bag and starts flipping it in his hand as his smirk becomes a grin. "After all, kind of hard for him to pay when I took his money…" Idate looks in his pocket and becomes even more shocked as he realizes that he really did take his money as he looks up at Harry with a snarl. Instantly he grabs his money back as well as a small pocket knife.
"That's mine!" He then pulls off his leg warmers making both Harry and Naruto look at each other as they realize that they're weights. He starts laughing as he takes off at a higher speed then before. "Hahahahaha! You'll never catch me bakas!" Harry and Naruto both sigh as they all take off after him. Sakura just runs with a look of disbelief on her face at the speed.
"I can't believe this! How can he be so fast!?" Both Harry and Naruto snort as they line up with where he's going before saying the same thing.
"Can't be helped I guess… Shukuchi Mukyo!" The two vanish only to reappear in front of Idate before clothes lining him. Looking down at him, they raise an eyebrow as he takes off again. They're about to take off again as well when they feel a large amount of KI from Sakura and Sasuke, who are glaring at the two while covered in debris from the technique's back-blast. Sometime later the group is in front of Jirocho-Oyabun as they bow. He just nods at them with a small smile on his face.
"I bid you welcome to the Land of Tea." Naruto nods himself as he smiles.
"And we bid you welcome from Konohagakure no sato as well as from the Godaime Hokage, the Slug hime Senju Tsunade of the Densatsu no Sannin. Also greetings from me, Uzumaki-Potter Naruto, the future Hokage who hails from the land of ramen and hard work! I am also-" Both Harry and Sasuke interrupt him at that point.
"A dobe/knucklehead." Naruto nods as he continues his introduction
"A dobe and knucklehead…" He goes silent for a few moments before grabbing hold of his head and shaking it from side to side. "GAHHH! That isn't what I was going to say kuso!" Jirocho just laughs at him before shaking his head.
"I see that you haven't changed at all Naruto." Naruto just chuckles as he rubs his neck in embarrassment.
"And I see you haven't changed at all either Ojii-san." Sakura begins to scold Naruto only to stop as Jirocho laughs and holds up a hand.
"It's okay, I don't mind at all. The gaki's got spirit after all. I like that." Harry just shrugs before looking at Jirocho.
"Now that we got all the greetings out of the way, mind telling us what's going on? Tsunade-Baa-chan didn't have much information and told us to talk to you to find out." Jirocho sighs and nods at this.
"You do know about the dedication ceremony held at the great Torodoroki shrine every four years right?" When they shake their heads and tell him that they don't, he simply nods before gesturing them to have a seat. "Have a seat then." Once they're all seated, he starts. "It all begins in ancient times. According to legend, there was a great storm. In desperation the people dedicated the Ryuuku jewels to the Torodoroki shine in hopes of appeasing the kami. It worked and the storm subsided. Since then, every four years the ceremony has been redone. At first it was simply a rededication ceremony, then it became a festival with a race and the winner of the race hailed to be a great hero. But now a days…" Naruto nods with a pensive look on his face.
"But something happened and it's no longer just a race huh?" The old man just sighs and nods.
"Yes. In recent years what was once a friendly race has taken on a more troubling aspect. For years the port of Degarashi has been split between two families. The Wasabi and the Wagarashi. Two rival gambling organizations. Both wanted control of the port and so disputes would arise, sometimes escalating into all-out fights with normal citizens being caught in the crossfire and being injured… or worse. Finally the District Leader demanded that the two families come to an agreement. Hence forth, control of the port would not be decided by street brawls, but by a competition." Sakura blinks at that and Harry just nods.
"Let me guess… the race has now become how the control of the port is decided right?" Jirocho nods before giving him a smile.
"Exactly." He then becomes serious once more. "The race has become how control has been decided. Four years ago, the Wagarashi beat us by hiring a ninja. And now we have found out they have done it again. That was why we sent messengers to your village, it was our way of levelling the playing field." He then sighs and shakes his head. "But before they could arrive, they were attacked." Then to the groups shock, he actually bows to them. "Please, I ask that you lend us your strength. If the Wagarashi family wins, they will have control of the port for four more years. So please, help us." Naruto just nods and jerks his thumb at himself.
"Not going top happen while we're around! You can count on us!" The rest of the team nods, fully behind him. Sasuke then asks who they're going to escort making Jirocho smile.
"Excellent! So that means you'll take the job!" He then claps his hands as someone approaches the screen with both Harry and Naruto stiffening as they sense a familiar chakra. The screen then slides to reveal Idate there as he bows.
"Yes Oyabun? You asked for me?" It's then that both sides notice each other. After a few minutes, Jirocho smiles as he claps his hands.
"Ah! So you already know each other! That's good." He doesn't seem to notice how lighting is sparking between Naruto and Idate before Harry grabs Naruto's shoulder and forces him down as he whispers in his ear.
"That's enough Naruto-nii! Bury the hatchet now or else." He then glances over at Idate before narrowing his eyes. "Leave it until AFTER the mission's completed. Understood?" Harry then tightens his grip causing Naruto to wince as he nods. "Good." He then notices the client watching them with an amused look. "Sorry about that Oyabun, I just needed to remind my dear nii-san about some things." He then shoots a glare at Idate that causes him to shiver.
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The groups walking down the street as both Naruto and Idate shoot glares at each other. Glancing at Naruto, Idate scoffs. "Jirocho-Oyabun is the big guy around here, he shouldn't have to bow and scrape and Kow-tow to a bunch of Shinobi wannabes." Naruto then snorts as he glances at Idate from the corner of his eyes before looking away as he places his hands behind his head,
"I don't care how much he bows and scrapes, there's no way in hell I'm going to be stuck with escorting a fucking asshole of a cheapskate like you anywhere!" Idate just snarls.
"Like I ever would need to be escorted by a bunch of bakas like you! Especially a snot nosed little runt like you!" Pissed off, Naruto gets in front of Idate before sticking his finger in his face.
"I am NOT a snot nosed little runt you jackass! I am Uzumaki-Potter Naruto! The future Hokage of Konohagakure!" Idate just snorts at this before chuckling.
"You? Hokage? Don't make me laugh! That's the funniest thing I've heard all day!" He then shakes his head. "Hokage… heh!" Harry just watches as the two of them get into another argument.
"What the hell is wrong with him! Didn't I tell him to bury the fucking hatchet?!" Hearing something, he turns to see Sal on his shoulder in her snake form quietly snickering. "And why… are you laughing exactly?" Sal just gives the snake version of a shrug.
"-Because I find it funny, that's why.-" She then points her tail over at where they're going on and on by comparing Jirocho to the Hokage and who's the real leader. "-You just can't deny the entertainment value of watching them Harry. It's like some kind of real life sitcom.-" Harry just sweatdrops at that as now the two are facing away from each other with annoyed looks on their faces.
"Well… when you're right Sal, you're right I guess…" He then hangs his head and sighs. "I REALLY wish you weren't though…" He then looks over and his eyebrow starts twitching as they're once again arguing before he explodes and nearly knocks Sal from his shoulders as he uses Iruka's 'Giant-Demon Head no jutsu' on them. "WILL YOU TWO BAKAS PLEASE KNOCK IT OFF! YOU'RE ACTING LIKE A BUNCH OF FUCKING CHILDREN NOW SHUT THE FUCK UP BEFORE I MAKE YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP YOU SHITHEADS!" The two gulp as they hang onto each other. Idate just shivers a little.
"Scary…" Naruto just nods, unable to say anything from being so frightened. A little way away, Sakura, Hedwig and Row are looking over a collection of figurines. Blinking, Hedwig points at one.
"Wow! I don't believe it! That's Gamabunta!" She then points at another. "And that's Katsuya!" Row just sweatdrops as she points to two other ones.
"What the hell is Ton-ton, Pakun and Gamakichi doing as figurines…? Will someone please explain exactly how the hell they were made into figurines?" She then spies three more making her face fault. 'WHAT THE HELL!? WHY THE FUCK ARE THERE FIGURINES OF ME, HEDWIG, AND SAL!?' Sure enough, there's actually figurines of them in their animal forms, expensive ones at that. Sakura just looks them over with a sweatdrop as she picks up the figurine of Gamakichi.
'Man… this place is some kind of tourist trap… just look at these prices!' Suddenly one of the employees appear behind her with a smile while wagging a finger at her.
"I know what you're thinking, pretty expensive right?" Sakura starts making warding gestures to try and shoo her away… which doesn't work of course. "I don't like charging that much but it can't be helped since the Wagarashi clan sets all the prices and-" She's cut off by a crash outside and they head out to see what's going on. They come out to see a bunch of guys beating up on an old man.
"You just don't get it do you? Without the Wagarashi clan, you wouldn't even be in business. When we want something, we take it." The old man points out that his only problem is that their not paying for it making the crooks laugh as two head back inside. "I guess you just don't understand, do you?" The old man moves to get up only to be grabbed by the leader who goes to punch him only to be stopped by Sasuke catching his fist. "Wha… who're you?" Sasuke just looks at him.
"Why don't you and you're little friends all just take a hike?" Sasuke then looks at the other punks and smirks. "Then again, kind of hard for them to if my team mate's familiars have anything to say about it." The guy looks back to see Hedwig and Row in their battle forms holding the other two up by the scruff of their necks as they beat them. Trembling, the leader turns to see a smirking Sasuke before he joins his buddies in getting beat. A few minutes later finds them running away. The woman then smiles.
"Good! Maybe that'll teach those Wagarashi punks a lesson! Now all we need is for the Wasabi clan to win and we'll never have to see them again!" Sasuke, Hedwig, Row, and Sakura all share a look before nodding. Later that night finds Idate sitting down in front of Jirocho and scowling.
"Of all the people you could have chosen… why did it have to be Konoha-nin?" Jirocho is silent for a moment as he looks outside before turning back to Idate.
"Tell me when you're done sulking will you?" After he says that he isn't sulking, Jirocho looks back outside. "The Wasabi clan has complete faith in you… I have complete faith in you. Isn't it about time though that you had a little faith in yourself?" Idate stares at him for a few moments before looking at the item he has. Jirocho closes his eyes before bowing slightly. "Idate… I'm asking you to run for the clan… I'm begging you." Idate nods at him.
"I will sir." He then bows before Jirocho. "Yes, I will." He continues bowing not letting his thoughts show on his face. 'Yes… even if it costs me my life.' An hour later finds Team Seven watching the celebrations begin. Looking around at the different people cheering, Naruto shakes his head.
"Wow… this is a big deal to them isn't it?" He then looks at Sakura with a smile. "So what kind of celebration is this anyway?" Sakura just rolls her eyes at him before pulling out a scroll.
"The type with a finish of course. Listen closely." She then opens the scroll to reveal a map of Tea Country's two islands. "The race begins here in the harbour of Nagarashi. The runners then cross the strait between the two islands to Modoroki shrine, which is here." Naruto then asks if they run across the water and gets hit for his troubles. "No you baka. The first leg of the race is done by boat, see?" She then shakes her head before continuing. "Anyways, once they get the jewels, they then run to the Great Todoroki Shrine and the first one there wins." She then puts away the scroll as she looks over the runners. "That's it as far as rules go. Other then that, anything goes, short cuts, dirty tricks… anything really." Sasuke then looks over at Naruto.
"That's why even hiring ninja is allowed." Naruto nods before looking around with narrowed eyes.
"Then where the hell are the other ninja, the ones that the Wagarashi clan hired?" Harry looks around before narrowing his eyes.
"Likely their going to ambush us when the opportunity presents itself. So everyone be on guard for anything. We don't rightly know what we're dealing with right now so I don't want to take any chances." Sakura then looks around and realizes that Sal must already be in the water waiting. Idate just looks back at them with a scowl.
"I really don't care what you guys do… just as long as you guys stay away from me. Got it?" Naruto's about to say something when Harry lays a hand on his shoulder and shakes his head.
"Leave it be nii-san, it's not worth the aggravation at the moment of dealing with it." He then turns to Idate. "Like it or not, I really don't care, but our job is to make sure that you make it to the finish line alive, understood?" Idate just snorts.
"I got a race to run and I don't want a bunch of snot nosed little ninja gaki's to get in my way, so stay out of it!" Naruto's about to attack when Sakura grabs his shoulder and asks if they could all just get along with the same answer from both boys.
"Get along?! With him!? FORGET IT!" They then turn away and Harry just sighs before pulling out a potion from inside his jacket.
"I knew that I would need some Headache potion… I just knew it." He then blinks as Sakura, Sasuke, Row, and Hedwig all hold out their hands for some as well before he sweatdrops. 'Maybe mentioning it wasn't the best idea…' The announcer's voice then introduces the runners and Sasuke's eyes widen as he hears Idate's clan name. Meanwhile the door to the boats open and Idate watches as the sun slowly rises before he smirks. As soon as the race starts, Idate takes off… but in the wrong direction! Harry just scowls as the others take off after him.
'Kuso… What the bloody hell is that moron thinking!?'
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Steve: And there we go! The first chapter of the Tea Country arc!
Hinata: Looks interesting Steve-san.
Steve: Thank you Hinata.
Yui: Are we going to get any lemons? Tell me that we're going to get lemons!
Steve: Sorry Yui, but no. There won't be any lemons for this arc. Sorry.
Yui: DAMNIT!
Steve: Anyways… onto the next chapter!
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