"Being a leader of a squad? OMG! I can't wait." Anko exlclaimed. Yuki watched her mother, rambling as she thought of ways to become a squad, yet the only question in their minds was would Tsunade actually allow it. More importantly, where would they find a third squad member for the team. It seemed unlikely. She had revealed the information to Anko-sama who was more enthusiastic than she'd ever seen her mother.

"Come in," an exhausted voice called.

Yuki followed her mother into the office, standing proudly in front of the Fifth Hokage who rubbed her temples agitated. Sakura and Sasuke stood to a side, watching their friend abandon them.

"Yuki, Anko. I summoned you here today because this little brat thinks that he can form a functioning squad with you and your goddaughter. So tell me, why should I let you?"

Yuki kept her gaze level and let a small smile show on her face.

"The reason you should allow us to become a squad, is due to each one of our capabilities. I am a medium to long range fighter, and am good at capture, while Naruto is good at close combat to medium. He is especially useful for brute force,and escort missions. And Anko-sama, is a good overall Jounin who is knowledgeable in all forms of jutsu. "

There was silence, and then Sakura immediately, started.

"You can't believe a word this-this girl says! She would lie just so it suits her needs! You cannot honestly say, sensei, that you would let them become a squad! This bitch-!"

"Sakura. Enough!"

A shiver went down her spine at the sudden flash of Tsunade's anger which shut up the younger woman faster than a piece of duck tape. Yuki ignored the dirty glares coming from the opposite side of the room.

"Yuki Hazukashii. Do you have a third squad mate for the team? One of your team needs to be proficient to counter techniques and great with intelligence gathering. You don't have anyone you know who is capable of that do you?"

Yuki remained quiet. Nobody came to mind. She let out a small sigh, and shook her.

She watched as Tsunade leaned back putting her hands to her chin.

"I have to admit that this request is unusual and if it were any other three people I might have chosen to ignore the request. But I had to see what could cause you ask this. I see it clearly in the past five minutes. So I will acquiesce under one condition. Yuki. The mission I have for you is a difficult one that may put you in direct contact with the Akatsuki. We don't know where they are, but this mission is a recon into unexplored territory. Are you willing to accept it?" Tsunade said, leaning forward.

Yuki bit her lip and leaned back a little; hand on hip, tossing a mint into her mouth. She let the idea wander through her mind, before she shrugged her shoulders.

"We'll discuss the details later, I assume?" she asked, biting on the candy making indentions all over it.

"Of course."

"Then I'm in," she replied, swallowing hard.

"Don't worry too much. It falls within your capabilities. I am sure of it. The surgery helped."

Yuki nodded and returned to the position of attention.

"Dismissed," she said curtly. "Yuki. Anko. Naruto. Stay here. We're going to fill out the paper work that you requested."

Yuki noticed the tears in Sakura's eyes, and the look of anger in Sasuke's, watching as they left the room. She returned her gaze to Tsunade.

"I will assign you the name Team Mitarishi. As for missions and such, you will be working on some missions that are of the highest priority. You asked to be a squad, so the first five missions will be a test to see how good your teamwork will be, and whether I can rely on you to complete them successfully. Dismissed."

Yuki headed towards home, only for Shizune to intercept her, handing her a single scroll.

"You get a month to prepare before you go out on your mission. Ok?"

"Oink!" Ton Ton piped up. Yuki noticed the apple in her hand, grinning. Ton Ton often visited her house for food, even though Shizune kept her well fed. She handed the apple to the pig, who gulped it down greedily.

She nodded, and headed home slower, keeping her eyes on the brightly colored mission in her hands.

Akatsuki? I'm worried. The hardest ranking mission I've ever taken on was A and I've completed only five of those missions.

"Tomorrow I will get with Naruto for a little sparring session," she said to herself.