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Naruto ran along side Sakura as they headed towards Grandma Tsunade's office to find out what mission they were going on and who was going with them. It was a rare occasion for them to go in anything bigger than a three man unit meaning the mission must be something important. Running along the roof tops people on the streets usually didn't bother to look up but the children always did, imagining themselves being able to do it too one day. The looks of wonder always brought a smile onto Naruto's face. Sakura glanced over at him to see the slight smile tugging at his lips. "What are you smiling about?" Naruto blinked at her before realising what she just asked.
"Oh, its nothing. Hey, do you know what type of mission we're going on?"
"How would I know?" Sakura huffed; obviously annoyed with the fact that Lady Tsunade didn't trust her enough to reveal the details to her the day before.
"Well you are her student; I just would have figured you'd get told something, that's all." Naruto completely oblivious to the fact that Sakura was prepared to knock him into next week for his careless remark, scanned the Hokages office building. "I will become the next Hokage you know." The random comment threw off Sakura and made her momentarily forget about hitting him.
"Yeah, I know you will." Naruto stared at Sakura. "One day," her playful smile got Naruto to respond.
"Thanks… I guess." Naruto focused back onto the looming building. You could just make out the back of Grandma Tsunade's head and shoulders through the window of the office at the top. And she wasn't alone, her usual partner Shizune and the pig, there were others but they were too far into the room to identify. He sped us as his curiosity of his team mates got the better of him. Sakura stayed with him the entire way, matching him step for step. The got the meeting room in time to hear a small argument and came in just as Grandma Tsunade shouted at them to shut up.
"Finally joining us now, Naruto, huh?" Grandma Tsunade glared at him.
"Not my fault, my door got busted through," his face twisted into a sulk, making Grandma Tsunade hide a smile as deep down Naruto was exactly like the Naruto back then when he looked so similar to her little brother, Nawaki. Sakura glared at Naruto but since he didn't let on that it was her who had demolished his door she didn't hit him, this time.
"Well now, since everyone's here we can start." Naruto looked around at all the faces which had now turned back towards Grandma Tsunade. The faces were all recognisable, in fact, they were all friends; Kakashi, Naruto and Sakura's sensei, Sai, who was the new guy in Team 7 to replace Sasuke, Bushy brow though his real name was Rock Lee, Neji, Ino, Shikamaru, Kiba, and Hinata.
"Hey, wait a minuet, they're all going?" Naruto shouted in outrage, not because he didn't like them but the fact that there was so many of them he'd have to put up with.
Grandma Tsunade sent a cold glare at him for interrupting. "Is there a problem Naruto?" Her tone indicated a dark warning but Naruto wasn't paying attention, he was instead staring openly at the group of people he was getting teamed with. He could cope with Hinata, though he still didn't know why she continuously faints on him, Kiba he may get along with but they do have their arguments, and the rest were okay but Naruto wasn't sure he could cope with Ino.
"Where's the rest of Team 10, nine and Bushy brows group?" Naruto suddenly questioned just realising that there were only certain people from each team, and that the only full team was his.
"Tenten, because of her speciality with weapons, was called in to teach at the academy as there seems to be people who are even worse at throwing kunai than you were Naruto," Neji replied with his level tone but he had a smirk playing at his features. Naruto scowled him before his attention was claimed by Shikamaru.
"Choji is already on a mission with his father as them two seemed to have created a Jutsu that is extremely needed for its completion," Shikamaru shrugged. Again before Naruto could reply Kiba injected.
"Shino's otherwise engaged. We're not sure what he's doing but he has permission so-" Naruto was already talking before Kiba could finish.
"What type of mission are we doing anyway? With ten people?" The confusion in Naruto's voice was obvious to anyone who could hear, which was probably half the village, as he was shouting almost oblivious to the level of noise he was making. Grandma Tsunade made an impatient growl of frustration as did Kiba though his was an actual growl.
"Naruto! If you would have the decency to listen to the mission you would understand why there are ten people, and why specific people were chosen." Naruto huffed but lapsed into silence. Naruto feels eyes on his and when he meets them they shy away while a red flush sprinkled over their owner's cheeks. Naruto frowned at Hinata, still trying to figure out why she always did that. Before he could come to any conclusion his eyes were drown back to Grandma Tsunade who was beginning to go over the details of the mission. "Your mission is to infiltrate the Hidden Sound village."
"Why the Hidden Sound?" Kakashi asked curiously.
Grandma Tsunade glanced at him, as though sending a mental message, "There has been movement in the Hidden Sound. Inside information has been collected, rumours' to be exact, about the Hidden Sound ninja's plan to attack one of the small villages just outside of the Fire country, but seeing these are just rumours' we cannot counter attack until we are positive. That's where you lot come in. During the time the information had been passed onto us the village had become very secretive and isolated, keeping their distance from new comers and such, also tighter security measures have been confirmed raising my suspicions of these so called rumours. You are to infiltrate the village and conceal yourselves until you have been either cleared to leave as these were in fact rumours of if the information proves to be correct you must report back so we can set up defences' before they have the time to gather men. Under no circumstances' should this attack be allowed to happen. If the other countries hear that we are indeed short of men because of that last attack we will have more on our hands than just a petty attack on a minor village. Kakashi has other details, but you must leave immediately, so I expect you ready to go in twenty minuets."
There was a short silence before people cleared out of the room to collect their equipment. Sakura was about to leave the room but she noticed that Naruto hadn't begun to move. "Naru-"
"Just go on and get your things Sakura, I'll be right behind you." Sakura didn't argue the matter further and left without another word.
Grandma Tsunade studied Naruto, sensing a strange mood emitting from him. "What is it Naruto?" Shizune glanced between Naruto and Lady Tsunade.
"Uh, Lady Tsunade?"
"Go and help Sakura prepare herbal medicines' in the training room, Shizune. I'm sure it would go smoother if you went and helped out." Shizune hardly looked surprised as she left the room quietly. "Now, Naruto, what do you want?"
Naruto's face became thoughtful as he answered, "Before me and Sakura came in there was an argument. What was it about?" Grandma Tsunade's face hardened but the look was gone before it had fully formed leaving behind a careless expression.
"It was only a disagreement over who was going. It's nothing to worry about," she paused giving an expectant look. "You should get going or you'll be left behind."
"But Grandma Tsunade-" Naruto was cut off by a loud bang as Tsunade was becoming inpatient and had slammed her hands on her desk.
"Naruto, there are some things you should just leave be and this is one of those things. Now go and get your equipment sorted or you will be taken off the mission and put on suspension. Go." Naruto gave a last quizzical look before scarpering out of the room as he wasn't one to give up doing a mission willingly, and Tsunade knew that. Tsunade breathed out heavily and leaned her head onto her palms, rubbing her temples. Though it was good for Naruto to build up his skill so he could protect himself from the Akatsuki, the risks were extremely high, especially because of the way Naruto has been behaving lately. Tsunade shook her head deciding to believe that Kakashi and the others could deal with any situation that may occur.
Naruto raced along the roof tops to meet the others at the front gate. He was to some extent late because of his conversation with Grandma Tsunade. He'd just had enough time to pop through his now freezing room to grab a few essentials, and a bowl of ramen, before rushing out again. Naruto tightened the bandages' around his left arm, causing it to become uneven. He huffed and gave up as he saw his team looming closer. He grinned as he flipped into the group causing Hinata, who was closest, to jump away blushing. Akamaru barked excited to get going. Kiba, who was sitting on him, was also grinning ear to ear.
"And the slowest of the group finally arrives!" Kiba laughed shaking his head, Akamaru barked happily at the sound of Kiba laughing. Naruto was about to reply but a strong arm trapped his head in a head lock and an angry voice growled in annoyance.
"Naruto, you were meant to leave straight after me, not five minuets later!" A hard punch connected to Naruto's head before he was dropped onto the floor causing him to face plant the ground. Naruto looked up rubbing his throbbing head.
"Sakura! What was that for?" Naruto got back onto his feet and glared at Sakura who returned his glare with a cold one of her own. Kakashi began to talk, before Naruto and Sakura could get down each others throats again, causing everyone's attention to be transferred to him.
"As everyone is now here, we should get going. We'll be going in two groups. I will be leading one and Shikamaru the other. In Shikamaru's group there will be Ino, Lee, Hinata and Neji. In mine will be Naruto, Sakura, Sai and Kiba. We will be entering the village from opposite ends, as a ten man group would be too suspicious, and this will make it easier for both groups to travel. Shikamaru, I trust that you've worked out a formation for your group?" Shikamaru, having been deep in thought, focused his attention onto the group.
"Seeing as Lee is the most agile he'll be in the head of the group, then me and Ino will be the centres' keeping an eye out for the sides, and last Neji with his byakugan to watch our backs." Kakashi nodded seeing the reasoning in his decision.
"Right. Kiba and Akamaru leading, Sakura and Naruto in the centre, myself and then Sai. Once we get to the village, you're to entre and find some village clothing as not to stand out then we'll meet up at the centre of the town." Nods' were exchanged around the circle, "Scatter!"
A/N: Hey, thanks for reading and please don't be scared to be as honest as possible :) If you wish please make sugestions for things you wish to see in my story XD oh and if you're looking for a beta reader i suggest pet_of_love =]