"Talking"

'thinking'

"Talking"

'thinking'

'Flash Back/Reading'

'Jutsu'

I Solemly Swear, That I own only this fic

Fic Start

~Hokage's Office, Naruto POV~

~Time 11:32 A.M.~

'I can't beleive I was excited for D-rank mission' I thought bitterly ' And that damn cat ran away for the seventh time this week!'

'It isn't so bad kit' Said the sealed fox 'Back when your mother did this specific mission, that cat would nearly die. And got away more often.'

Naruto and his team were currently going after a runaway cat by the name of Tora. Tora is...a very special cat. Some how managing to get away from both Shinobi and her owner at any given point in time.

This was currently Team 7's mission. And many Shinobi pitied them, often treating them to lunch if they suffer any injuries do to Tora. Which was often. Konohagakure really hated that cat.

And so we find our selves here, at the Hokages office, Where team 7 had turned in the afore mentioned cat. The Fre Daimyo's wife was hugging, the cat, by crushing it.

The reactions of Team 7 were varied. Saske was doing the Uchiha equivilent to a laugh, by glaring at it. Hinata's eye was twitching uncontrollably. Naruto was openly mumbling about how the cat deserved it.

Hiruzen sighed. Every day Naruto seemed to be getting more and more agitated with the D-rank Missions.

"Mission: Retrieve Tora is Completed" Said Kakashi "We are ready for our next mission."

The Elderly Kage nodded, knowing that Naruto's Patience won't last much longer. He had been considering what type of mission he should give Team 7. The answer came Three hours before the afore mentioned team returned.

Tazuna, a 'Super' Bridge builder, had requested escort to Nami no kuni and protection until the bridge he is building is finished. The details were sparse at best, lacking at worst. But he said he required at least two teams.

The Hokage normally wouldn't consider it, but something about this mission compelled him to accept. He had a feeling that it would be benificial for the village.

"Well done." The wizened leader said "Now we have a few more Missions left"

"NO!" Naruto yelled, "I'm through with doing chores for people who are two lazy to do them their selves."

Hinata and Sasuke both nodded. Having similer thoughts them selves, though they wouldn't admit it. one out of shyness and the other out of not wanting to agree with Naruto.

Iruka was about to lecture Naruto about the importance of D-ranks and importance of them in general, When Team 10 arrived, Walked through the office entrance.

Everyone just turned and looked at them. Asuma was surprised, Shikamaru looked as lazy as ever, Choji had his bag of chips, and Ino looked like she had alot on her mind.

"...Bad timing?" Asuma asked. "Because we have a mission to turn in."

'And there are my two teams.' Hiruzen thought. "Actually, Asuma, you may turn in your mission"

Asuma just shrugged, and turned in his teams Mission, Cleaning the Inuzuka kennels and tennants. After that was done, The Hokage called for their attention.

"Kakashi, Asuma, Do you believe your teams are ready for a C-rank Mission."

Both team leaders Looked at each other, then to their charges. Kakashi gave a lazy answer, While Asuma took the time to study his Genin with more scrutiny, But also said that his team was ready.

"Very well, call in client."

After about three minutes, a man came in. He had the look of a fisher man, with a bottle of Sake in his right hand. Naruto could smell the amout he drank on him.

The man looked at both teams and his face drew into a scowl as he looked at them.

"Are these brats the Shinobi who are supposed to protect me? A lazy bum, a fat ass, two blonde idiots, a girl who looks like she should be at home crying, and a kid with his hair in the shape of a ducks ass."

Now his words affected both teams, and each had their own reactions. Shikamaru looked like he was about to fall asleep standing up, Choji was glaring at him, Ino and Naruto yelled at him, Hinata had a glare that would scare the Hyuga elders, and Sasuke just glared, thinkning on how killing could give him more power.

Kakashi was the first to speak up, saying that they should be enough, and if there was more trouble that they could handle it.

"Kakashi is in charge of this mission." Hiruzen said, "Now, you are dismissed."

As they left the Hokage tower, Kakashi told them to meet at the gate in an hour, then Shunshined away. Asuma and his team had left to go prepare for the journey.

They parted ways to go and prepare for their mission. Sasuke going to his compound to get in some last minute training. Hinata to go inform her father of her first C-rank mission. Naruto to get a 'few' bowls of Ichiraku Ramen. Ino to go pack some supplies. Choji to get a few more bags of chips, and Shikamaru to cloud watch for a bit.

~Village gates, 2:32 P.M.~

"WHERE IS HE" Ino yelled "WE'VE BEEN WAITING HERE FOR HOURS"

Teams 7&10 had gathered at the gate, waiting for Kakashi. Even Asuma was surprised at how late he was. He had heard rumors, but never actually thought they were true.

A few Minutes later, Kakashi showed up with Tazuna. Ino and Naruto Shouted 'YOU'RE LATE' at him. Kakashi made an excuse that he was helping an old lady. Tazuna stared at him, not believing the one eyed shinobi.

"Now teams 7&10, let our mission...Begin." Kakashi said.

And with that, they left the Village.