Avenger's Log, 4/23/1932

Tedium of mission was beginning to rot my brain. Was beginning to find Sakura's arguments on government somewhat tolerable. Tried to spend more time with Naruto.

Cannot believe I considered that. Optimism has betrayed me once more. Learned my lesson.

Naruto cannot be reasoned with. Believes I need to lighten up. Suggests I cannot restart clan without becoming more light hearted. States tongues have been wagging suggesting I do not care for the opposite sex.

Naturally disagreed. Simply stated I was waiting for the right woman. Naruto requested clarification. Correction: He asked "What, are you looking for a female clone of yourself?"

Went on about the qualities I was seeking in a mate. Grace, poise, power, compatibility with the Sharingan, kindness, maturity perhaps someone like my mother (I neglected to mention that last part).

Naruto's response: "Ah. You're a MILF chaser then."

Sputtered. Am NOT a MILF chaser. Such vulgarity demeans my mission.

Naruto's response: "It's not vulgarity, you just want a woman who is old enough to be a mom. It's understandable, you want a good mommy for your kids, and not some immature fangirl, right?"

Was stunned. Did not expect such insight. Especially not from Naruto. He explained it as a result of speaking with Sister Ayame.

Possibility. Perhaps consideration for her hand is warranted. Granted, she is a nun, but her order means such service can be temporary. Have done research. Much research on Ayame. Her order. Not Ayame. Sometimes Ayame.

Am not guilty for merely looking upon a fine specimen of the female form. Am not guilty for liking her long hair or especially liking it when she puts it in a ponytail.

Line of thought is not productive. Maintain relevance.

Faced pair of ninja assassins attempting to dispatch our client once we crossed the Fire/Water border by a country route. Appeared to kill Kakashi. Apparently succeeded. Fought against enemy ninja, with Naruto's aid. Did not need it, was perfectly capable of defeating them on my own.

Kakashi returned from the dead and defeated enemy ninja with incredible ease. Sakura looked as though she wished to call "zombie". It's happened before. Is irrelevant-Glory denied by teacher.

Became obvious that mission was not as it seemed. Water country president is seeking the death of Tazuna, given his prominence in the community and resistance to Gato, who holds the ear of the government. Kakashi offered chance to continue mission, but warned it would no doubt grow more dangerous from this point on.

Eagerly agreed. Scratch that... Firmly agreed. Naruto was eager. I remained stoic. Sakura agreed as well. Tazuna attempted to guilt us after we agreed. Do not understand how he could pose threat to anyone with such bad negotiation skills.

Will find out. Possibly.