Chapter 28: Elite

Waking up Naruto kept his eyes shut from the invasive sun beams that flooded through the rice paper windows and rubbed his face against his pillow, finding it was softer and warmer than his pillow normally was. But still battling the effects of sleepiness Naruto just buried his face deeper and rubbed harder into his pillow which suddenly let out a short moan of pleasure than a sharp "Eep"

Naruto opened his eyes than tilted his head up and discovered and remembering exactly where he was. Nestled right between Hinata's already developing breasts.

Hinata was blushing, slightly embarrassed all the while turned on at the same time she asked, "Enjoying yourself my love?"

Also blushing Naruto slowly and hesitantly removed himself from Hinata's chest sat up and answered quietly, "Yeah."

Hinata giggled and moved to sit on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing her forehead against his she asked, "Feeling better?"

"After that nap last night, definitely my Hime." Naruto said than he softly pressed his lips against hers and pulled away slowly, than stared into each other's glazed eye with a small smile adorning their faces.

This moment between them was Hinata's most cherish moment of her mornings, actually no just waking up next to her Naruto-kun was and she loved it every time she did for the last 8 years. And she knew she would be satisfied if she could just wake up next to him for the rest of her life and a million more.

Even now Hinata still couldn't believe it sometimes she actually got to date somebody as hot and caring as Naruto was, his facial structure plus hair was extremely similar to the Yondaime's but his expressions were slightly softer most likely from his mom's side. And not to forget about that amazing body of his sculpted from years of backbreaking and rigorous training and what Hinata guessed to be the Kyubi constantly pumping him full of chakra cause Naruto was really tall compared to the other genin. He was at least 5'5 now which compared to the other genin was pretty damn tall.

Slowly she dipped her head into his lips once again capturing it and instead of just a soft chaste peck, it changed into a longer more sensual lasting kiss, Hinata loved it how by just by bending her arms up to his hair and softly running her hands through it. She could cause Naruto to let out a moan of desire.

And when Hinata ran her tongue over his lips and into his mouth, it was soon becoming too much for Naruto to handle, and he unconsciously allowed his body to go into auto pilot mode. Or in Naruto's case radio controlled by Kurama mode, who by the way directed Naruto's hands over to Hinata's waist and pulled at her sash hoping to open her sleeping kimono giving him access to certain parts of Hinata's body.

But before either of them could get any further a knock came at Hinata's door and they both snapped out of their trance with a blush on their faces. Naruto quickly retightened Hinata's sash while she just blushed and thought of what they were about to do, Quickly Naruto stated he was going to take a shower to Hinata and then headed toward the bathroom…. Most likely it was going to be a cold one.

Watching Naruto enter the bathroom Hinata asked, "Who is it?"

"Nee-chan can I come in?" the voice of Hanabi said.

Hinata answered, "Sure come in the door is unlocked."

The door slid open to reveal a young energetic Hanabi who bound into the room and on her way over to her sisters gigantic bed she stepped on something, looking down she realized it must have been Naruto's Konoha Hitai-ate. As her sister was too organized to leave something of such importance on the floor.

Hanabi picked it up than with a devious smile she tied it around her head and then grinned at Hinata and said, "Nee-chan look at me I'm a Shinobi."

Hinata stepped off the bed and said to Hanabi with a smile, "Oh really now Hanabi?"

Hanabi just nodded her head, so Hinata got into a loose taijutsu stance and said, "Than show me oh mighty Shinobi of the leaf what you got."

Hanabi grinned and launched a jump kick at Hinata who easily caught her leg and flipped her carefully onto her bed where Hanabi landed with an "Umph."

"Not bad Hanabi… no bad. Keep up the hard work and you will be stronger than me one day." Hinata said as she patted Hanabi on the head than walked into her large walk in closet.

Hanabi got off the bed to follow her sister into the closet, entering she saw Hinata had taken off her sleeping Kimono and was standing in front of the mirror in just her undergarments examining her growing body.

"Your chest is really big Nee-chan, does Naruto-kun like it." Hanabi asked.

Hinata giggled and blushed as she shyly reminisced on what happened a few minutes ago between her and Naruto, "I would say he appreciates them."

Putting on her undershirt and pressure shorts she fixed the light weight steel plates that covered the vital areas of her body. With those in place she donned on her battle kimono and tied her Hitai-ate around her neck. With one more look over of her outfit Hinata turned to Hanabi and asked, "How do I look?"

"And what gala are you going to tonight Princess Hinata?" Hanabi teased.

Hinata just pinched Hanabi's cheeks slightly and saw Naruto enter the closet with just his standard blueShinobi pants on. "So that's where my headband went." Naruto said as he reached inside a drawer to take out one of his extra-long sleeved shirts and a clean white vest.

After putting them on he walk over to Hanabi and ruffled her hair slightly, than slipped his Hitai-ate off Hanabi's head and onto his. Hanabi let out a pout and cross her arms, "Hey, I was wearing that."

Naruto chucked and said, "Well you can get your own when you graduate from the academy Hanabi-chan." With that he offered his arm to Hinata who happily took it and wrapped her own around his than they left the closet after Naruto grabbed his katana from a stand.

Naruto didn't usually carry his katana aside from when he was training, but since it was going to be his first day with his sensei he might as well make a good impression.

At the academy after sitting through the teams that didn't pertain to Naruto, it wasn't until Team 7's roster was announced was Naruto decided to pay the tiniest of attention to the team's composition which consisted of Sasuke, Sakura who squealed in delight and hoped to make the other girls jealous but she was thoroughly ignored due to the fact that most of the fan girls had already dropped out of the academy or was assigned into another team already.

And then some boy named Sai with their sensei being Kakashi Hatake, but what intrigued the class and surprised many was this boy named Sai even Ino as the gossip queen knew nothing about this mysterious boy. Sasuke on the other hand just smugly thought, "Just some fool that I can use as a stepping stone to greatness.

The next team was Team 8 which consisted of Shino, Kiba and Hinata and their sensei was Kurenai Yuhi the genjutsu mistress of Konoha. Hinata pouted at this but didn't stress it too much, since she had been pretty much expecting this ever since the day Naruto had predicted her to be on their team. But still it wouldn't kill for Naruto to be wrong sometimes, Hinata turned to Naruto next to her to find him gone and was now standing behind Kiba and Shino with an arm draped over both their shoulders and they were both slightly shaking

With Naruto, Kiba and Shino

"Now I can be assured that both of you will look after my Hina-hime and insures she get back to me in one piece," Both Kiba and Shino nodded

if not than Kiba I will bury you so deep into the ground that not even all the dogs in the Inuzuka clan put together can smell you out and as for you Shino it would definitely be hard for you to continue being a hive for your kikaichu when all the caverns dug by them in your body are crushed." Naruto finished cracking his knuckles to get his point further across.

They both gulped and answered simultaneously, "Understood Naruto-sama." Neither of them understood why they used the suffix 'sama' for Naruto at that very moment, but they didn't care cause he just stood up with a smile on his face while removing the killing intent bearing down on them and said, "Excellent I wish you 3 the best of luck." Than Naruto left and returned to his seat next to Hinata and Ino.

"What did you say to them Naruto-kun?" Hinata asked with a slight glare. Knowing Naruto had some over protective tendencies.

With a light smile Naruto wrapped a hand around her waist and dragged her over to him so she snuggled into the crook of his neck. With his other hand he tilted her head up so she stared directly into his face and said in an enchanting voice, "Just wishing your team the best of luck… and giving your teammates an incentive to take extra careful of you." Saying the second part substantially softer almost to the point where Hinata couldn't hear.

Sadly for Naruto Hinata did hear it and her face instantly changed from enchanted to slightly glaring, she lightly smacked Naruto on the chest and said, "Why did you have to go and do that, I can take care of myself," finishing with a pout.

Using his fingers to caress Hinata's chin and draw her closer to him Naruto whispered, "I know you're strong hime, but I can't bear losing you."

Just as they were about to kiss Naruto heard a groan of disappointment from next to him and the sound of something heavy hitting the table. They both snapped out of their moment of romance to see that Ino had slammed her head onto the table.

Hinata whispered to Naruto from her position on Naruto's chest, "I guess your prediction of Ino-chan's teammates were correct."

Naruto just shrugged at her and reached over and rubbed Ino's back, "it's okay Ino-chan, they will be great teammates I'll make sure of it." Just as Naruto narrowed his eyes onto Shikamaru and Choji and was about to stand up he felt Hinata grasp his shoulder and keep him in his seat. And give him a glare that said, try it and you're sleeping on the floor tonight.

Naruto gulped and stayed in his seat, it was at this moment Iruka called the next team, Team 11 Naruto Uzumaki-Senju Jonin sensei Anko Mitarashi.

Naruto moved Hinata back to her chair slid his chair back from his desk a couple of feet, and then counted down.

"5"

"4"

"3"

"2"

"1"

On cue one of the windows shattered as a large rolling beige objected rolled through it and landed on right on Naruto's lap.

The object turned out to be one Anko Mitarashi who was now sitting on Naruto lap with leaning back against his chest and her feet on top of the desk while she was enjoying a stick of dango.

Iruka with an annoyed looked said, "Anko you're early…"

Anko just snorted and shrugged, "And? I can't visit my two favorite new genin's." She said as she reached over to ruffle Hinata's hair a bit . "And one of them is now my student so if you don't mind Iruka-chan I'm going take them both out to lunch, I'll bring Hinata back before Kurenai gets here so it's kay." Without giving Iruka anytime to respond there was a swirl of leaves and the 3 of them were gone, just as Iruka was about to dismiss the rest of the class too lunch, Sasuke stood up and shouted, "WHY IS NARUTO PLACED IN A ONE MAN TEAM!" Feeling that he should be given such a honor to be put on a one man team to prove his skill.

Iruka grimaced slightly at the boy and answered, "Because after careful consideration by the Hokage and multiple jonins they decided to award Naruto the rank of Elite Genin and his own individual team due to Naruto's unique abilities."

Now Sasuke was pissed and shocked yelled, "What do you mean unique abilities, and ELITE genin I am elite and I didn't get that award, it's clear that the Hokage is showing blatant favoritism because that idiot is his apprentice!

Iruka shook his head and said, "Calm down Sasuke, and like I said before it wasn't just the Hokage's decision but the decision of multiple experienced Jonin including yours. And as for Naruto's unique abilities I'm sure you know about his vast chakra reserves to make endless armies of Kage Bunshins, so quite literally Naruto is his own team and can make as many team mates as he pleases."

Sasuke growled seeing he had no arguement and sat back down, but it was Sakura in all her ignorance that led her to scream, "Well I bet Sasuke can make twice as much as Naruto-baka can!"

But before Iruka could answer they heard a monotone voice from the back of the room, "I wasn't aware that the Uchiha clan ever employed the use of Howler monkeys." The voice came from a skinny pale skinned boy dressed in a short black jacket, that for some odd reason exposed his just as pale stomach, he had normal black Shinobi pants and carried a tanto on his back.

"Please Uchiha-san keep your pet on a leash and possibly put a paper bag and a muzzle on it, as loud noises and stupid comments usually gets people killed."

This caused most of the class to explode in laughter especially Kiba and Choji who were rolling on the floor.

Sakura balled up her fist and screeched at the boy, "WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, AND WHAT STUPID COMMENT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!"

The boy just gave her a fake smile and said, "Wow I must say you are quite well trained, and my name is Sai and I will be in your owner's team.

And as for stupid comments I was implying what you said about the Uchiha being able to best Naruto-sama, I can tell by your chakra levels that if the Uchiha were to even make more than one Kage Bunshin's he would be thoroughly spent and his clones would almost instantly pop out of existence."

Both Sakura and Sasuke grew irritated with the boy's comment about them, but it was Sakura that tried to argue with the boy, "What are you the president of his stupid fan-club why do you call that idiot Naruto-sama! Do you want to be his boyfriend or something?" Sakura finished with a smirk, she turned her head toward the class hoping they would laugh at her joke. But the class was dead silent, maybe it was that fact that Sakura shouldn't be talking bad about people being fan-club presidents because she was one herself. And they also knew that Naruto was happily dating Hinata so her statement was moot.

Sai walked toward an empty seat and sat in it and just said, "I call him that because my master says that Naruto-sama is someone to be feared and respected due to his prowess in combat and intellect, and as for being president of his fan-club that is not possible because I have yet to receive a formal invitation to join yet."

Many just sweat dropped at his comment and Sakura looked like she was going to exploded, In front Iruka let out a soft sigh and just thought to himself. "Well at least I don't have to deal with them anymore."

Some 30 minutes later

After lunch with Anko which was basically her stuffing large quantities of dango down her throat, Hinata went back to the academy to meet up with her team and Sensei and Anko took Naruto into the training grounds currently assigned to them.

But instead of training Anko pushed Naruto against a tree and immediately latched herself onto his lips, hell bent on getting back 3 months' worth of making out in one go.

But kissing wasn't the only thing Anko was doing as she also trailed her hands all over his body occasionally brushing over his crotch area causing Naruto to twitch slightly.

Between kisses and the occasional breath Naruto got out, "Anko-chan shouldn't we be training?"

Lifting her lips slightly off his she just responded with a luscious grin, "This is training Naruto-kun, training in the art of seduction."

After that she immediately reattached herself onto his lips and it was another 5 minutes before Naruto could get out another word. "Isn't this whole student teacher relationship frowned upon Anko-chan?"

Anko pout and rested her head onto his chest, "Doesn't it give you a thrill though, knowing that we could be so easily caught here. Out in a training ground that's so exposed to the public, hmmm if I didn't promise princess that she could get the first ride on you. I would so totally take you right here right now."

Naruto blushed heavily at that comment; he remembered when they first told him that when they apparently was supposed to do that deed than Hinata would get to go first. But still Anko made it seem like she didn't really care about that promise, especially with all the sexual seduction she did. But usually Naruto's willpower was able to win over Kurama's….. at least most of the time.

Anko turned around and bent over and pressed her well firm and toned ass against Naruto's crotch and said to him seductively, "But sometimes it's so hard to resist though."

Though Naruto was tempted to do some more primal actions with Anko on the very spot, he held strong and said to her. "Behave Anko-hime we have more professional things to do."

Rubbing and wiggling her ass slightly against his crotch she said seductively, "Oh but it should be that big bad boy down there that should behave."

Naruto bit his lower lip than said while staring up around aimless trying to force his mind to imagine not so perverted thoughts. "Anko…"

"Fine, fine" Anko said as she stood back straight up, "So apparently the old man saw it fit to give you the rank of Elite Genin and your own solo team, quite an honor if you ask me."

Naruto raised an eyebrow at this since he had missed the part about him being an Elite Genin, "What is the difference between a normal Genin and an Elite one?"

Anko took out a scroll and skimmed through it than said, "Well apparently this title is very rare and only a few have been given out since its conception. But basically it allows you to take higher rank missions, and during missions when a genin team's normal sensei is incapacitated or unable to lead the team in anyway then you take command over that team. Basically you're a chunin just not in name.

Naruto smiled and shook his head, "This is the Sandaime way of teasing me for not accepting those promotions he's always offering me."

Anko just smirked and glide a finger under his chin and said, "Well it's an honor to receive it, also you get me as your sensei. Win-win situation if you ask me Naruto-kun, and since your so adamant about getting started on training, I believe the first thing we should do is gauge your current level than."

Naruto nodded and said, "Than let's… Anko-chan."

Jumping backwards they were quick to put some distance between each other, and starred one another down for a moment then in a blink of an eye they both launched a kunai at each other and yelled out.

Sen'eijashu !

2 to 3 weeks later

Training with Anko while unorthodox was always…. Intriguing. She would never allow him to personally do D-ranks but instead she told him to make 50 or so clones and do them in his place. So by the first 2 weeks Naruto had already done more D-rank missions than an entire genin team put together would do in a year.

So this gave Naruto a lot of time to train with Anko, Hinata or to play with his newest admirer Konohamaru, the Sandaime's grandson. They had met when Naruto was talking with the Hokage after taking his Shinobi license photo, the boy had slammed the sliding door open and was about to charge the Hokage while screaming out, "You're going to fall today old man."

But before he could even take another step Naruto was on him, Konohamaru couldn't even see Naruto move but the next moment Konohamaru had his arm with the kunai twisted behind his back and his face had been pressed against the floor. And only when he felt the cold steel of his kunai press against his neck did Konohamaru realize the situation he was now in.

In a cold and emotionless voice Naruto said, "Shall I take him to Anko-chan for some fun Hokage-sama? Or should I just execute him on the spot?"

Sarutobi sighed and thanked Kami that Naruto hadn't decided to kill Konohamaru on the spot, if that had happened he knew his daughter-in-law would be all over his ass. Quickly the Hokage said, "It's perfectly all right Naruto-kun you can let him go. He means no harm to me….. he's my grandson Konohamaru… who's obviously ran away from his sensei again."

Naruto narrowed his eyes at the boy while removing the kunai from the boy's neck, than standing up and dragging the younger Sarutobi up into a standing position. "Excuse my actions Hokage-sama, but you have to understand that what I saw was an assassination attempt on your life by this boy."

The Hokage smirked while placing his pipe in his mouth and thought to himself, "Maybe this will teach Konohamaru the lesson that his actions have consequences, and that not everybody will spoil him and let everything he does just slide."

Sarutobi walked over to his grandson and patted some dust off the boy's helmet and said, "It's perfectly fine Naruto, you just responded how I would expected a 'Shinobi' should have when their leader is in danger." Saying the word Shinobi louder and turning to a spot near the wall where Naruto assumed was where his hidden Anbu was.

Naruto just nodded and left the office leaving a slightly cowering Konohamaru who now instead of trying to attack his grandfather but hiding behind him but in his eyes Naruto saw a twinge of admiration, on his way down the stairs Naruto noticed an out of breath and perspiring Shinobi who was running up the stairs, Naruto just assumed it to be the wayward boy's sensei looking for him.

Out in the street as Naruto walked toward the Hyuga compound he noticed in front of him an oddly colored box trying to blend in with a wooden fence. Naruto stopped in front of it and looked down, "Is that you Konohamaru?"

With a poof of smoke Konohamaru emerged with a salute to Naruto, "Just as I expected you would find me boss!"

"When did I become your boss?" Naruto questioned.

"When you beat me, you became not only my boss but my rival for the position of Hokage!" Konohamaru said than gave Naruto a thumb up.

Naruto with a raised eye brow asked, "And who told you I wanted to be Hokage?"

"Well nobody but you're so strong; of course my grandpa would choose you when he retires! But don't get too comfortable because I'll definitely be strong as well to challenge you!" Konohamaru said with a big cheeky smile.

Naruto just smiled and said, "Well future Hokage of Konoha will you allow me to test your skills in battle to see if you're worthy."

"Of course I'll show you how powerful I am boss lets go." Konohamaru responded while dragging Naruto by the arm toward the training ground he and Ebisu usually used.

After a short spar where Konohamaru was soundly beaten by Naruto, Naruto stood in front of the young boy who was on his hands and knees panting, "Your Kata's are greatly flawed, your chakra control is pathetic and your ninjutsu is sub-par at best…."

Konohamaru felt tears prickling in his eyes as he heard what Naruto said and slowly came to the realization that maybe Naruto was correct in what he was saying about him…..

"But…. You would still make a better Hokage than I would." Naruto continued

Konohamaru looked up in surprise while wiping the tears from his eyes, "What?"

Naruto extended an arm to help Konohamaru up and said to him while lifting him up, "You have the determination and compassion for this village and its citizens that every great kage should, and your fearlessness in all opposition just further proves to me that you would make a great Hokage.

A smile instantly came over Konohamaru's face as he rubbed the back of his head and asked, "You really think so."

Naruto softly patted Konohamaru on the head and replied, "And why would I lie to the possible Godaime Hokage of Konoha?"

At this point they heard somebody yelling, "HONORABLE GRANDSON THEIR YOU ARE!" Running over to them Ebisu immediately saw the state that Konohamaru was in and freaked out,

"You demon what did you do to the honorable grandson, you will be punished for your actions!"

Just as Naruto was about to respond he was surprised when Konohamaru stepped in to defend him, "Ebisu-sensei it's not Naruto's fault I ask Naruto to spar with me and help me get stronger."

Ebisu with an annoyed look asked, "And is what I taught you not enough, there is no need for you to go to such a ruffian and ask for his help."

Konohamaru returned the irritated look and said, "Please don't insult Naruto Ebisu-sensei he was just trying to help me."

Ebisu let out a huff and just said, "Still you shouldn't be hanging around people like him, let's go Konohamaru we need to have your wounds looked over."

Konohamaru was just about to protest but Naruto cut him off. "It's okay Konohamaru, I had something to do afterwards anyway. Maybe I'll see you around."

With that Naruto turned to leave but not before stopping in front of Ebisu and whispering to him, "I would be more careful next time Ebisu-sensei, your choice in literature is usually frown upon among the female populace of Konoha." After saying his piece to Ebisu Naruto left the training ground and toward his original destination of the Hyuga compound.

Ebisu gulped and shuddered at what Naruto had said, "How did he see me." Ebisu thought to himself, he was sure he had properly concealed his chakra and used an excellent disguse when purchasing Jiraiya's latest book. But apparently it did not get by Naruto's eye, well actually it was Hinata's eye little did Ebisu know that he had been caught by both Naruto and Hinata leaving the book store and because he was dressed so suspiciously, the two followed him at a safe distance with the help of Hinata's Byakugan.

They followed him to a nearby empty training field where Ebisu dropped his disguise and unraveled the package in his hand to reveal Jiraiya's newest book Icha Icha: Adventures in the Misty Mountains : Limited Edition.

Hinata and Naruto saw this from a distance and just gave the man a glare even though they knew he couldn't see it, they both turned and left the training ground with Naruto being annoyed with his grandfather for writing these books, and Hinata being slightly less. Anko had shown her one of these books when Naruto was away and it annoyed Hinata to say that she might have enjoyed it….. Slightly,especially when she imagined Naruto and her doing all the naughty stuff that was written in that book.

But that's neither here or there. As the week went on and as the genin did more D-rank's some complained while others just dealt with it. Naruto didn't really mind them since they were a decent source of income and he saw that while they might have looked stupid and meaningless chores they in a way kept the village running.

But one team… well one person specifically hated doing them and that was Sasuke Uchiha, he firmly believed that these D-ranks were below him and that a so called 'Elite' like himself should get higher ranked missions that allowed him to prove his strength and skill.

These reasoning's wasn't enough for the Hokage though but still Kakashi was very adamant on them taking a C-rank mission since they had been quite a few D-ranks in the past 3 weeks. Sasuke even bragged that they had most likely set a record for amount of D-ranks done and it was all because of his skill.

Sarutobi didn't even look up from the mission reports as he pointed to the chart that was placed in the mission hall. The chart kept track of the amount of missions done but the team's and it was replaced every year with the leading team getting a nice bonus.

With one look Sasuke's blood boiled as he saw team 7 wasn't even top 4 in the amount of D-ranks completed,

Team 7: D-ranks: 6

Team 10: D-rank: 9

Team 8: D-rank: 11

Team 9: D-rank: 14 C-Rank: 2

Team 11: D-rank: 60 C-Rank: 5

"WHAT," Sasuke yelled out, "This is a mistake right? Somebody must have put an extra 0 next to Team 11's completed D-ranks cause there's no way in hell that a one man team can do 60 D-ranks and 5 C-ranks in 3 weeks."

"Yeah," Sakura added on, "That idiot Naruto probably wrote these numbers himself, you have to punish him Hokage-sama!"

Sarutobi slammed his hand down on the table, "SILENCE! I will not have you two insulting one of your comrades, and I can personally assure you Haruno that the standings are legit and Team 11 has done every single one of those missions that are marked on that chart."

Sasuke just glared at the chart hoping that it would somehow catch on fire with just his gaze alone. But before he could continue his ministrations Sai broke him out of his thoughts.

"This is very clear proof that Naruto-sama is superior to all the other genins in every way, only an Elite genin like himself could have been able to do so many mission in such a short time frame. Now I see why he was given his position and not you Uchiha-san" Sai said with his patent fake smile

Sakura turned to Sai and asked, "All you ever say is how great Naruto is and how powerful he is. Are you gay for him or something?"

"While I do admit that Naruto-sama is indeed very good looking and has a body that is much desired by many females, I do not harbor such feelings for him. Though I'm surprised a fan-monkey such as yourself isn't going crazy over him like many other females I have seen. I stand by what I had said before that you are indeed very well trained." Sai responded.

The Hokage and everybody else in the mission hall sweat dropped at what Sai had said.

Sakura moved to attack Sai but was stopped when Kakashi placed a hand on her shoulder, "Now, now Sakura we can't attack out team mates." Kakashi turned to the Hokage and asked, "I'm sorry Hokage-sama but my team is just very amped up at the very moment waiting to get their next mission. If you wouldn't mind Hokage-sama but we would like to try a C-rank mission."

Sarutobi sighed and rubbed his temple than said, "Very well than please bring in the bridge builder." A minute or so later an old partially drunk man in his late 50s walked in. "This is Tazuna you will be escorting him back to his home in wave country protecting him from bandits and highwaymen along the way, and when you get to his home you will stay with home and protect him until the bridge he is constructing is completed."

Turning to Tazuna Sarutobi said, "Tazuna-san this will be the team that is assigned to protect you until your bridge is completed."

"WHAT!" Tazuna said while swaying around while observing the group, "You got these prepubescent children to protect me, like why does that broody kid look like he as a rain cloud permanently hovering over his head, and then you have this girl with pink hair who could be spotted a mile away and don't get me started on this last kid does he even go outside in the sun how is he so pale." Turning up to look at Kakashi who was reading his book Tazuna added on, "Well at least the scarecrow looks decent."

Sasuke snarled at the man and said. "I'm an Uchiha, we are elites if I could have it my way I would do this mission by myself and complete it with flying colors."

Tazuna just stared down at the boy and said, "A what now? Never heard of you before, and you still look like a brat too me."

Sasuke was about to say something offensive to the client again but was stopped by the Hokage, "That is enough Sasuke, and do not fear Tazuna-san Kakashi here is one of our strongest jonin he alone is enough to protect you from any threat you might face. So please why don't you go and rest for your trip tomorrow, it is quite a walk from Konoha to Wave country."

Tazuna just nodded and left the room, most likely planning on getting more sake.

Sarutobi stood up and said, "Iruka fill in for me, I need to talk to Team 7 privately in my office."

Leading Team 7 into his office he closed and locked the door behind him and activated the privacy seals, walking over toward the large window behind his desk he stared out into Konoha and said, "Naruto." While snapping his fingers.

Team 7 with the exception of Kakashi looked around slightly confused, but they almost jumped out of their skins when they heard Naruto's voice from right behind them, "You called Hokage-sama." Team 7 wheeled around and lo and behold, Naruto was standing there in front of the bookcase.

Kakashi turned his head slightly and gave Naruto and eye smile and said, "Yo."

Naruto just nodded as the Hokage said, "Naruto I need information on Wave Country and its current status."

Naruto just replied, "Understood Hokage-sama." And he disappeared in a puff of smoke.

Kakashi looked a little intrigued and asked, "A shadow clone."

The Sandaime just slid open the window to his office than turned to Kakashi and smiled, "Correct I ask Naruto-kun to station a shadow clone in my office, so I can call at any time whenever I need some information."

With a gust of wind and the window clicking shut, Naruto had reappeared in the office and said, "Current state of wave country abysmal, their economy is in the drain and I give the country another few months before it completely collapses on itself. The reason is a business man named Gato who fancies himself a tyrant and has the economy of wave country in a strangle hold. Crimes would include inforcing ridiculous amounts of taxes and fees for exporting and importing goods after basically killing off all other businesses, possible connection to human trafficking and possible involvement in black market of Shinobi items."

Sarutobi raised an eyebrow at this and handed Naruto the mission scroll, "And what do you think of this mission."

Reading through the mission scroll quickly Naruto replied, "The mission in itself is quite suspicious, most likely the client fears that Gato will somehow impede him in finishing the bridge to break the monopoly Gato has on the country. And while there are no reports that Gato has employed any Shinobi, wave country is a hot bed for missing-nin especially those from the Kiri due to its proximity to the Land of Water. My suggestion is that we allow team 7 to proceed with this mission but to do it with caution and we should leave a team on standby just in case Team 7 requires backup."

Sasuke was about to open his mouth to say something about him not needing any back up but that idea was quickly thrown out the window when Kakashi grabbed his shoulder and gave him a glare.

Sarutobi took a minute to recap on what Naruto said than nodded in agreement, "Yes, what Naruto-kun has advised is rational that is the plan of action we will take. Team 7 you are dismissed for the day I recommend you go home and prepare for your mission tomorrow."

Seeing his students leave Kakashi stayed behind an asked, "So Naruto how do you know so much about wave country anyway."

Naruto answered, "My grandfather's spy network, because he doesn't always have the time to stay in Konoha he sends me infomation and I in turn relay this information to Hokage-sama."

"Quite resourceful aren't you Naruto-kun." Kakashi said with a smile.

"I try my best Kakashi-sensei I have to live up to my rank of elite genin." Naruto responded

"How about a spar than Mr. Elite Genin, we haven't had a lesson in a while." Kakashi said with a giggle Naruto wasn't sure if it was from reading his book, or if he was poking fun at him.

Deciding to return the jab regardless of what Kakashi was giggling at Naruto responded, "Now, now Kakashi-sensei don't you have a mission tomorrow I rather not have to put you into the hospital before such an important mission.

Kakashi smirked, "Cheeky now aren't you, I guess all that extra time with Anko has really made an impression on you."

"Do you expect any less from Anko's student? But anyway if you're looking for a spar you can find the boss at the Hyuga compound, I'm going back to work." Naruto said as he walked back over to the bookcase and melded into it.

Kakashi turned to the Hokage who was already sitting back on his desk doing paper work, "Do you actually pay him?"

Without looking up from his paperwork, "No….. actually now that I think about it maybe I should just replace all my Anbu with Naruto's clones….. Especially if some don't get their act together!" even though Sarutobi said that to nobody in particular.

Kakashi still felt a couple of shudders from the various pieces of furniture from the room, choosing to ignore it he left the room in order to prepare for his mission tomorrow.

OMAKE

Neji Vs Neji-Chan

Neji strolled through the Hyuga compound as he had just finished his daily workout regimen. Walking back to the branch house communal showers, he suddenly heard Hanabi say, "Neji-chan are you hungry do you want some chicken bites?"

Neji thought to himself, "What in the name of the Hyuga."

Following the sounds of playing, laughing and barking he ended up in one of the sitting rooms where Hanabi was sitting on the floor as a small fox ran around her.

"You really like your chicken don't you Neji-chan." Hanabi said to the joyful.

Neji's eye twitched violently for a moment than he asked, "Hanabi-sama did you just call that tiny woodland creature by my name?"

Hanabi raised any eyebrow at him and said, "That is correct, I named my new pet fox after you because of how much she reminded me of you."

"What do you mean Hanabi-sama? How does this fox remind you of me?" Neji asked with slight irritation in his voice, as he knew that if he outwardly showed too much he might be punished.

Hanabi picked up Neji-chan and shoved it in Neji's face; "Well you see she really likes chicken treats so I guess like you Neji-chan has a fetish for birds…"

Neji with a slightly shocked face asked while gently shooing Neji-chan away from his face, "What I do not have a fetish for birds…."

Hanabi asked with a raised eyebrow, "Seriously? You're always talking about cages and birds so I assumed you had a thing for them."

"Is she serious….. I'm talk about the cage bird seal… not cages and birds." Neji thought to himself.

With a thoughtful look Hanabi asked, "Do you like boys too? Cause Neji-chan attracts a lot of male foxes"

"What!" the usually indifferent Neji asked anger slightly rising.

Putting a finger on her chin Hanabi said, "Well I don't see you accepting many of the advances from the female kunoichi, but you do accept dates from males to go out into the forest to do whatever you do."

Neji slightly stamped his foot and said, "They aren't dates! We were going out to spar, and for me to prove that the Hyuga juken is superior to all other taijutsu styles."

Bringing Neji-chan up to her face Hanabi rubbed her face against hers and said, "Oh well too bad I'm not changing her name."

Neji just let out a sight while walking away and said to himself, "Damn the main house…"