Natsumi looked dazedly around town. She had technically never been there before. She was amazed at how many people there were and how lively it was. A group of young ninja were running around, one had fallen in front of Natsumi. She laughed and helped he stand, with a quick "T-thank you miss" he was off. She laughed as she continued to walk through town with Kakashi who like usual, had his nose in a book.

The town was very busy that day. Lots of different smells in the air. Conversations mixed together with other sounds she couldn't place. She could enjoy her day just by looking around alone.

"Natsumi." Kakashi's voice brought her out of her daze.

"Y-yes sir?" She asked nervously.

"My name is Kakashi."

"Sorry..."

"Anyway, have you met any of the shinobi around here yet?"

"Not really."

"Really?"

"Yes. So if you don't mind me asking, where are we going anyway?"

"My team scammed me into buying them lunch... so I figured you should come meet them... since you are apart of the team, at least for a little while."

"Oh.. who's on your team?"

"Sasuke, Naruto an-"

"Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzamaki?"

"Yes?"

"Oh no..."

"What's the problem?" He asked, not even looking up from his book.

"I've heard a lot about them..."

"You mean... you don't know who they are?"

"No. I've heard Naruto is plain outright annoying and that Sasuke is a jerk, but hes drop dead gorgeous."

"Hm.. So you really don't know what they even look like?"

"Nope."

"Hmm.. Well you will have an interesting time meeting them then."

"Probably... so Kakashi... isn't there three ninja on a team?"

"Yes?"

"So then who is the last person?"

"Oh yes... Have you heard of Sakura Haruno?"

Natsumi came to a halt and dropped to the ground. Kakashi stopped walking and looked up from his book.

"What's wrong?" He asked, confused.

"Me and her don't get along... at all."

"Oh so you know her?"

"I bumped into her and Ino one day in town... let's just say it didn't end well..."

"Oh. So are you scared of her or something?"

Natsumi burst into hysterical laughter. People looked at the two, mostly Natsumi, strangely. Finally she stood up and wiped her tears from her laughter. She resumed her walking. By now Kakashi had put away his book and was starring at her strangely.

"I'm sorry bout' that..."

"That's... okay... So is this going to be a problem?"

"A problem? Heck no! She's useless, I don't even get why she'd be on you're team. From what I hear, you're an amazing sensi, and Sasuke and Naruto are pretty good."

"True. But I believe Sakura is just... well a late bloomer."

"Hmm.. well don't worry she's no threat to me." Natsumi smiled brightly.

"Well here we are. The team is supposed to be in here." Kakashi said as they stopped in front of a large resturant.

"Well lets get this overwith then..."

The two walked in. In a far corner sat Sasuke, Naruto and Sakura, they looked hungry.

"Kakashi sensi! About time you got here!" Naruto yelled.

"You're late again as usual.." Sakura said.

Sasuke sat in silence.

"Heh heh... sorry guys, I had something I had to do..." Moving aside, the group could now see Natsumi who had been hiding behind Kakashi.

"Whoa, who's she?" Naruto asked, suddenly sounding dazed.

"YOU!" Sakura yelled as she pointed her finger at Natsumi.

Sasuke only looked up as his eyes widend slightly.

Sakura attempted to charge at Natsumi, but Naruto was one step ahead of her. He grabbed Sakura's arms and kept her away from Natsumi.

"Ah sit here..." Kakashi said as he gestured to a seat between him and Sasuke.

She sat down feeling uncomfortable. Sakura had a furious look on her face and Naruto starred at her dreamily.

"Well I hadn't expected our first meeting together to be like this, but I suppose I should just get this over with." Kakashi said after they all finished ordering their food.

"Team, this is Natsumi Hitama. She is a new ninja. She will be going with us on missions for a little while." Kakashi explained.

"Oh so you're a Genin like us then." Sakura said, a growl deep within her voice.

Natsumi opened her mouth to speak but Kakashi beat her to it.

"Natsumi is a Chunin, Sakura."

Naruto, Sakura, and even Sasuke's mouths dropped.

"B-But didn't you say new ninja!" Naruto couldn't contain himself.

"I did." He said simply as he pulled out his book, quickly engrossing himself in it.

"I will be back in a minute guys, don't kill each other while I'm gone.." Kakashi stood up and walked off out of sight, book still in front of his face.

Now Natsumi felt even more uncomfortable. She knew she couldn't use her jutsu, but she kept her guard up anyway.

"So... Why you stuck with us if you're a Chunin, actually a better question is how are you a new ninja, but are a Chunin?" Sakura asked coldly. Natsumi could tell she didn't like her sitting beside Sasuke.

She sighed. "It's simple Haruno," She said coldly. "I am just that good." She said with a smirk.

"Why you little!" Again Sakura attempted to attack her, but Natsumi was one step ahead, she managed to control Sakura's anger bubble.

Sakura looked around confused then sat back down. Natsumi secretly kept her control on Sakura, that was one benefit to having her cursed eye covered, no one could tell if she was using it or not. The boys starred at Sakura strangely.

"Hey, Sakura, are you okay?" Naruto asked as he shook her shoulder.

"I'm fine Naruto." She said simply.

"What did you do to her?" Sasuke asked Natsumi.

"I have no idea what your talking about." She said simply as she leaned back in her chair.

"Sakura never calms down that easily. You're controlling her.."

"Maybe so, but I like her better this way, shes calmer... don't you agree?" Both boys stayed silent as a smirk spread across Natsumi's face.

"Back to what Sakura had asked you... Why are you in our team?" Sasuke asked.

Natsumi sighed and shifted in her seat. She looked from Naruto to Sasuke before sighing a second time.

"I was an orphan. I was raised by Rao Muni. You should know her, she was a very popular and powerful Jonin a few years ago.."

"Yes, I heard about her." Sasuke said.

"I haven't." Naruto said.

Both Sasuke and Natsumi rolled their eyes as she continued.

"Anyway, she's raised me since I was five... I have a very powerful Kekkei Genkai... I'm not quite sure what it is myself... but it's dangerous. I can kill someone instantly with it if used incorrectly."

"Is your last name your adopted mother's or your real parents?" Sasuke asked sounding serious.

"My real parents... why?"

"Hmm. Nothing."

"Okay... Anyway, long story short, I had to show my skills to Lady Tsunade, Kakashi was my opponent, I brought him to his knees." She smiled triumphantly.

"What really?" Naruto sounded shocked.

"Yes. It was simple really, just tweaked a few of his emotions." She smiled brightly again.

"So they just let you become a Chunin after that?" Sakura asked weakly as she finally began to re-control her own body again.

"Basically. I don't know what my clan is, but Lady Tsunade said something to Rao that scared her. Tsunade seems to be afraid of me."

"Then that's why she put you with us." Sasuke said.

"Why... I don't get it."

"Kakashi is useful for keeping an eye on people. She must worry you'll do something crazy."

"Oh... Now I feel mistrusted." She lowered her head.

"Don't worry about it. Grandma Tsunade is like that with everyone."

"G-grandma?" Natsumi questioned Naruto as she lifted her head.

"Yeah, long story.."

"Okay then..."

"Anyway, where did Kakashi go?" Sakura asked, finally sounding like her self.

"Ahh he went that way." Natsumi said as she guestured toward the exit.

"He better not have left us with the bill!" Naruto yelled loudly.

"W-would he do that?" Natsumi asked.

"Yes. He's done it before." Sasuke said simply.

Finally their food arrived, there was still no sign of Kakashi. Once they finished eating, they were still sensi-less.

"I got no money!" Naruto yelled.

"Oh Naruto shut up! None of us have money! Kakashi was supposed to pay it!" Sakura yelled angerly.

"Um.. I do." Natsumi pulled out the money and placed it on the table.

"W-what! How did you get that much money?" Naruto asked.

"Before this I was working around at people's homes. I've just been saving it."

"Oh."

The four walked out. Natsumi was walking in between Naruto and Sasuke while Sakura walked further behind the others.

"Well, I'm gonna go home guys... If you see Kakashi, tell him he owes me 50 yen." Natsumi said with a giggle before running off.

"Isn't she amazing Sasuke?" Naruto said after she was out of sight.

"You're such a loser Naruto..."

"Sasuke you have to agree with me!"

"I don't have to agree with anything you say."

"But you know you do."

Sasuke sighed. As much as he hated Naruto, he did for once agree with him.

"Fine I do okay. Now leave me alone." He said as he walked off.

Naruto walked the opposite direction.

Sakura had stayed hidden listening to the boys. If she didn't hate Natsumi before, she sure did now.

Author's Notes: Chapter 2... I love this story.. and it saddens me that barely anyone is probably gonna read it... -.-" Update soon..

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