Okay, I am writing this chapter now purely because it was demanded by bluehinata96, who really seemed to like the story. Also, thanks to TheUnforgivenFool and PC Princess Jad3 for reviewing the last chapter! You're opinions do count and are the only reason I continue writing, so thanks!
Disclaimer: It's called FANfiction for a reason.
Anyhoo, on with the chapter.
Enjoy!
Previously, on 'The Wrong One'…
Team Kakashi uttered "Hai" before disappearing into thin air. Tsunade stood by the window briefly as she saw Sakura appear at the main gate to Konoha, already having equipment and clothes that she may need. Her eyes softened as she watched Sakura sit on the ground, looking at nothing but the floor beneath her.
"Please be okay, Sakura. Remember what I've taught you."
Chapter 3: Danger Ahead
After fifteen very slow, long minutes, the rest of Team Kakashi arrived, with the exception of Kakashi, of course. Kiba and Naruto walked quickly towards me, as if silently challenging themselves to see who could walk to me the fastest. I watched them for a while (partly out of humour, mainly out of annoyance), before glancing down at the watch that Tsunade had got me for my birthday last year. Kiba seemed to have got the signal and started to jog towards me, which lead to Naruto being in full pursuit, charging past Kiba and arriving towards me in record time.
"Hey Sakura-chan! You're here early."
I sighed and looked into his overly-enthusiastic blue eyes. "No, I was here on time, you were just late."
Naruto faltered slightly, taken aback by the irritation in my voice. I sighed once again and turned to Kiba, who was currently playing with Akamaru.
"I don't suppose either of you saw Kakashi-sensei on your way here did you? Maybe as he was helping an old lady cross the street or ogling the 'Come Come Paradise' billboard perhaps?"
Kiba shook his head, a smile playing on his lips. "Nah, we didn't see him. It would be far too early for him to be here yet."
Naruto grumbled something about that being right and I couldn't help but chuckle a little bit.
After an even longer 25 minutes, the silver-haired genin appeared next to Naruto, causing him to yelp very loudly. I rolled my eyes as Kiba suppressed a chuckle, before Kakashi gave us a little speech about why he was late this time (and I'm sure I've heard the excuse before … a couple of years ago maybe?).
"Stop the lying, Kakashi-sensei! We all know you're just late because of "Come Come Paradise", so don't bother trying to tell us otherwise!"
I hit Naruto over the head, and Kakashi merely scratched his neck, "Hehe, well, no, that's not entirely true … you see –"
I coughed deliberately, as I could tell Naruto was going to start yelling again, and I could tell that Kakashi took the hint, and stopped in his tracks.
"Never mind… we should get going."
And with that, Kiba, Akamaru, Kakashi, Naruto and I set off into the forest, ready to face the oncoming dangers that could very well kill us all.
It was getting dark, and it wasn't too long before Kakashi signalled over to a relatively empty space between the trees, where we could set up camp for the night.
"Right. We are about a day away from Amegakure, and about two days away from Orochimaru's old hideout, so we need to figure out a plan. Tomorrow, we will be in disguises, just to be on the lookout for any of Orochimaru's men. Now, of course, Sakura, you will need a wig or hair dye, both of which Tsunade provided for you, and you should wear non-ninja attire. I trust you brought something with you."
I nodded and opened my bag to reveal one of my favourite outfits. It was a crimson red T-Shirt with one cherry blossom on the top left, and a casual white skirt, not too different to my original ninja outfit, but different enough to not know it was me.
"Good. Tsunade-sama has also prepared some contact lenses for you, since Orochimaru's followers tend to be very observant. The same goes to you, Naruto. Tsunade has given you make-up to hide your whiskers, and you have a wig and contacts too. I'm assuming you have another outfit, so I'll move on.
"Kiba, since Orochimaru hasn't had as much contact with you, I think just the make-up and clothes should suffice. Be careful with Akamaru; make sure he stays calm and relatively quiet if you should ever come across one of Orochimaru's people. Okay, I think that's pretty much it, so now we should probably get some rest. It's going to be a long day tomorrow."
"What about you, Sensei? What are you doing?"
"Don't worry about me, Naruto. Focus on the mission and your tasks. Now goodn-"
Kakashi stopped abruptly, which caused our heads to turn and look at him. He sat very still and very silent, as I could feel his chakra disappearing as he concealed it. I soon realised what the problem was and quickly hid mine too, signalling for Kiba and Naruto to do the same.
Someone had followed us.
And judging by his chakra …
I knew all too well who it was.
And chapter 3 is done! Sorry it's a bit shorter than the others (I think…) But I was running out of things to say. And OOOOOOOO A cliffhanger! Don't you just hate me right now? (But please still review!!!)
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