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Bold is for attacks

Kale's POV

"Hmm…" I looked at the new guys.

Captain Yamato seemed nice but Sai…to seconds in and him and Naruto were fighting. Sai was odd, his face showed no emotion and her was far too collected for normal.

I need to keep an eye on this guy.

"Well the four of us are off on this mission." Captain Yamato said "So why don't you all introduce yourselves."

"Naruto Uzumaki."

"I'm Sakura Haruno."

"Kale Magonius."

"Fu is Fu!"

"I am Sai…"

"Good." Captain Yamato nodded "Now that introductions are out of the way I'll explain our missions. The six of us are going to the Tenchi Bridge, there we will intercept the Akatsuki spy in Orochimaru's organization and bring them back for interrogation. This may be our best chance to obtain information of Orochimaru and Sasuke Uchiha so stay focused. Assemble at the gate in one hour. You're dismissed."

Sai was quick to depart but Naruto, Sakura, Fu and I headed for a walk.

"Why is that Sai person here, was Fu not a good replacement?" she wondered.

"Oh no Fu you did fine." Sakura smiled "I guess with all this Akatsuki stuff they just want extra eyes on Naruto."

"That Sai guy…" Naruto grumbled "I can't stand him, who does he think he is taking Sasuke's place."

"I thought Fu was technically Sasuke's replacement." I said.

"She's way to energetic to be Sasuke." Naruto said.

"Fu will take that as a compliment." She smiled standing on one leg.

"Sai's certainly rough." Sakura laughed "but his face and voice do resemble Sasuke."

"This Sasuke you all always talk about." Fu said "Fu wonders what he was like."

"Sasuke was strong like Naruto, smart like Sakura and had skill with Jutsu like me." I told her "He used to be our fourth member before…some stuff happened. But in personality he's just like Sai, quiet and brooding."

"Bah!" Naruto scoffed "Sasuke's way cooler."

"I have to run, I'll catch you guys at the gate." I said.

Later

"Just remember to keep your eyes open." Tsunade told me.

"I know we just had this conversation two hours ago." I groaned.

"Remember to keep Naruto under control." She said "Kale this is important, coming back with critical information about Orochimaru, Sasuke or Akatsuki will go a long way on your Jounin application."

I opened my mouth to speak but there was a knock at the door.

"Come in." Tsunade said.

The door creaked open and old man Danzo walked in, his scared body bothered me.

This old crackpot is hiding something.

"What is it Danzo?" Tsunade asked with little patience.

"You have assigned an elite Anbu member to be the leader of Sai's team correct?" Danzo asked.

"I selected someone who has stood out since the time of the Third." She explained.

"I see…I just hope he hasn't taken the Third Hokage's teaching to heart." The old man said.

"Hmm?" I laughed "You speak as though the Third's teachings were flawed."

He only gave me a glare before walking out "I'm satisfied, I'll be going."

"I hate that guy." I sighed once he was out of ear shot.

"You're telling me." Tsunade scoffed "Well you best be off."

"I'll do my best." I waved.

Later

We didn't get very far from the village before Naruto was glaring at Sai and making everything awkward. We had a mission to get info about Orochimaru, and I had a mission from the Hokage to watch Sai…I wasn't gonna screw this up.

"What is it?" Sai asked looking at Naruto.

"I guess they are alike." Naruto pouted.

"Please stop staring at me." Sai instructed "I will hit you."

"Everything you say pisses me off!" Naruto yelled.

"I have no hate towards you." Sai said "I am just putting on airs."

"So you do hate me!" Naruto yelled "Why are you even here, all you do is piss people off!"

"Hey don't say something like that." Captain Yamato scolded "Teamwork and cooperation are important. Aren't you a student of Kakashi, what's with you."

"He's not a member of Team Kakashi!" Naruto yelled "The other member is Sasuke!"

"Shut up you idiot." I sighed.

"This guy is just some replacement, he will never be a member of this team!" Naruto yelled.

"Hmm…" Sai grinned slightly "I'm glad you think of me that way. I wouldn't want to be compared to garbage who ran crying to Orochimaru in order to obtain power."

"You bastard!" Naruto yelled.

"Stop." I stood in front of him "Let's all cool down."

"Naruto's an idiot who doesn't know when to shut his mouth." Sakura said "Please forgive him."

"Seems like some people here are reasonable." Captain Yamato sighed.

"Think nothing of it." Sai nodded.

"Good…" Sakura smiled before pulling back and clocking him with a punch.

"HUH?!"

"Her super punch!" Fu gasped.

"Me…you don't have to forgive me." Sakura growled.

"You fooled me…the fake laugh and everything." Sai blinked.

"You know nothing about Sasuke!" Sakura yelled "So don't talk as if you do! Badmouth him again…and I won't hold back."

"That fake smile…I'll remember it." Sai blinked.

This guy just got punched in the face and he's not even phased…what is with him.

"How are you that calm?" I asked.

"I once read that a smile is the best way to get out of trouble, even if it's fake. Surprisingly it fools everyone." Sai smiled "Seems it won't work here though."

Sakura and Naruto were glaring at Sai. I understood, I didn't like him talking about Sasuke either but…what he said wasn't a lie, Sasuke did run to Orochimaru to obtain power, he abandoned us…

"Four Pillar Prison!"

The ground ripped open and a large wooden cage formed.

"If you don't stop arguing I'll throw you in the cage." Captain said "But if we do that we'll run out of time to get to the Tenchi Brige and we'll lose our chance."

Wood Style Jutsu, I thought that was something only the Frist Hokage could do. Who is this Yamato?

"So you can all spend the day in the cage, or we can get a hotel at the hot spring…I'm trying to be nice but I don't have any problems leading via fear." He glared.

Spooky!

"Fu votes Hot Spring!" Fu yelled.

Later

"This is it." Captain Yamato said "Men who share a bath together are true companions."

"Uhh…sure." I blinked.

We all soaked for a bit before Captain got out. I saw Naruto looking at the fence that blocked us from the ladies bath.

Fu is right on the others side of that fence…totally naked…I wonder how the water looks on her tan skin…what am I say I'm being a total pervert.

"Oh Naruto." Captain Yamato looked at him "An interesting story, once when he was young Master Jiraiya almost died, apparently Tsunade's immense strength broke six ribs and a few organs…he was thinking about the same thing you were…oh well see you later."

Note to self…don't do that.

AN

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