Chapter 82
As soon as I heard my name being called, I ran for that direction. Then I saw him. Lee. Facing the other way, calling out my name. I had this huge smile, and ran up behind him.
"Lee!" I stopped a few feet behind him. He immediately turned around, his eyes lit up.
"Setsuki-chan!" His eyes examined me, and widened at my arm. "W-"
I cleared my throat and spoke before he could concern about it. "I'm so glad to see you again!" I said, running into his arms. They wrapped around me tightly, and securely. Our lips met for a brief moment, before we were abruptly interrupted by Shizune.
"Ah, perfect. You two don't look busy."
"Shizune-san?" Lee turned to her.
"I'm looking for some ninja to go to the Sand to pick up some medical supplies. Lady Tsunade isn't in the best condition... she.. still hasn't come out of her coma, and her condition is worsening. And now we've a shortage of supplies."
"W-What!? Tsunade-sama.. in a coma!? Shortage on supplies?! Eeck! Setsuki-chan! You and I must go at once!"
"Hold on, I want a proper unit to go. If you'd please find two other shinobi who are free, take with you. This is a mission, yes. But unfortunately there wont be any reward.. it's more of a voluntary mission." Shizune explained.
"That's fine by us! I'll go find Daisuke-kun and Susumu-kun!"
"But Setsuki-chan! We should bring Gai-sensei instead!"
"Oh! So.. Daisuke-kun and Gai-sensei?"
"Now hang on a minute... Lee, didn't your team just get back from another mission?"
"That is correct."
"Why don't you take a break then. And I had just noticed that sling around your arm, Setsuki. Sorry to bring this up, I'll go find someone more suitable." Shizune gave a slight bow, then turned around, where she was met with Lee's face right in hers.
"I urge you to let us go, Shizune-san!" Lee pleaded. Shizune leaned back out of surprise.
"O-Oh.. but Lee, listen.. you're not.." She stopped to sigh.
"No! We are more than capable for this mission!" Lee exclaimed. I nodded.
"You think a broken arm is gonna stop me?"
"Oh who am I kidding.." She sighed. "Alright alright. You two can go. You can take along Gai and Daisuke. I will note it down."
"Hah! Thank you, Shizune-san!" I flashed a confident grin at her. Lee turned back to me.
"I know where Gai-sensei is, you find Daisuke-kun, and meet us at the gate!"
I nodded. "Yosha!"
"Setsuki-chwan! You didn't tell me we were going with those two!" Daisuke growled, seeing Gai-sensei and Lee doing warm up stretches together. They still looked pretty exhausted from their previous mission, but there was so much eagerness in their expressions, that could tell anyone they want more.
"Gai-sensei! Lee-kun! We're here!" I said, approaching them. Leading an unwilling Daisuke behind me by his hand.
Gai-sensei took one look at my arm and laughed. "That's the spirit! Not letting an old broken arm stand in the way of-"
"I swear to hell, if I have to put up with your stupid remarks the whole time.. you are gonna pay." Daisuke warned. Gai-sensei flashed a cocky grin towards him.
"Is that a challenge? Against my outstanding, unbeatable flaming power of youth?!"
"That is exactly what I'm talking about!" Daisuke hissed. "You're an old man! You're not young anymore!"
"I beg your pardon?! How DARE you insult my charming, deadly, young and handsome, devishly good, handsome looks?!" Gai-sensei ran his fingers through his hair smoothly.
"You said handsome twice.." Lee murmured.
"Exactly! I am twice the handsome man!" Gai-sensei raised his voice. Daisuke clenched a fist.
"Shut up you old fart!"
"IF YOU CALL ME OLD ONE MORE TIME I WILL LET YOU KNOW WHAT THE POWER OF YOUTH CAN DO!" Gai-sensei shouted.
"U-Uh.. g-guys.." I stuttered.
"Yeah!? BRING IT!"
The two got right in each other's faces, sparks flew between their glares.
"Stop it!" I sprayed water at the two of them. "Daisuke-kun, please get along! If not, we'll have to find someone else!"
"What?! And leave you alone with them... ugh. Fine. Anything for you." Daisuke replied. I smiled.
"Thank you Daisuke-kun!" I stepped forward, and allowed Lee to take my hand as we began walking. It seemed to irritate Daisuke, a lot.
It took us 4 days to arrive at the Sand. Once we were there, we met with a boy at the entrance. He guided us inside the village, and showed us the way to the medical store. After Gai-sensei loaded the supplies into carry bags, we each took one, ready to go.
"Wait, why not stay and rest up a little?" The boy said.
"No! We do not rest! We are on a top mission, we must get back as soon as possible!" Lee exclaimed.
"A rest would be great.." Daisuke grumbled.
"What's your name?" I asked the boy, realising that we hadn't officially introduced ourselves.
"Muragashi Senshu." He replied politely. "And you are?"
"I'm Kuromizu Setsuki! This is Yamanaka Daisuke, Rock Lee and Gai-sensei!"
"Nice to meet you all." He smiled.
"You too." I said, smiling back.
"But we do not have any money to stay anywhere!" Lee mentioned. I looked immediately at Gai-sensei. He gave a sluggish grin.
"I may or may not have left that back in our village."
"Gai-sensei! How dare you forget your wallet!" I scolded.
"Hey no worries, you guys can stay at my place. The couch is pretty comfy." Senshu said, eyeing off Lee, Daisuke and Gai-sensei. Then he looked at me. "The spare bed is comfier, though."
I grinned. "Sure! Sounds nice!"
"No! I am not sleeping on some dude's couch." Daisuke huffed.
"Daisuke-kun! How could you be so rude!" Lee said.
"Well, that's fine with me either way. It was just an offer." Senshu smiled, slowly starting to turn away.
"Wait! We'd love to stay!" I said. "Right guys?"
"Uh, sure. Sure. How very generous of this young man to offer us a place to stay in our time of need. Such a youthful spirit I sen-"
"Shut up!" Daisuke hissed. There was a short moment of silence, before Senshu spoke up.
"Well.. should I.. lead the way?"
"Yes!" I immediately followed him out the door, leaving the other three behind.