Chapter 21

Tsunade's Point Of View

There was a knock on the door which distracted me from my thoughts.

"Come in." I ordered. He entered looking as bored as ever.

"I believe you don't know for what reason i have called you here?"

"I certainly do. A new mission bit this time an S rank , right? "

"You are right Kakashi. This is a very dangerous mission. This time its not only Naruto but we also have to save Naeko. She also posseses ninetails chakra. She has the yin power sealed inside her."

He looked at me with a confused expression. "Who is this Naeko?"

"You will get to know as soon as you meet her. Now go."

"Yes."

"Mate. Your team will be Naeko,Naruto and Sasuke." he stopped in his track.

I heard him sigh. What a reaction.

"Other information regarding this mission will be given to you by Shizune. You may proceed."

"Yes ma'am." The door unlocked and he went out. But this was not the time to relax yet.

If Naeko is able to take control of that power then we will have even better weapon in the war.

"Summoning Jutsu!"

*Puff.

"Inform Neji's and Hinata's team that they have a new mission. Call them here immediately!"

"Wakata!"

*Puff.

Naeko's Point Of View

Its already 12 now and we were waiting for Kakaahi Sensei. Sasuke was already there and then we arrived. Naruto was delayed because of me. He told me that if we have to go on a mission, i first had to buy my battle uniform and some kunai and shurikens along with aome pills and other accesories.

Finally i was able to get rid of Naruto's over sized dress and was fit into my own. But this was'nt as easy.aa it seems. The dress made me uncomfortable but he said that I had to adjust and get used to it. I was made to buy atleast 10 same dresses and 3 pairs of sandles. I got my head band but wasnt able to decide where to put it on. For now, its just my forehead protector.

I live in the apartment room adjacent to Naruto's.

I also got to know that all of them disnt wear the same dress forever. They have aame kind of dress. Naruto said it was kind of a symbol of a ninja.

Then i bought my backpack and stuffed it with nececities.

"Uhuh... I am getting tired now. Where is he?" I complained.

"Probably helping some old woman who got injured." Naruto said and grinned. "He has always been late,say, isn't it Sasuke?"

"Hn."

"Oh cmmon...". I pleaded.

*Poof.

"Hello guys.." There he was. Materialising.feom no where and scaring everyone. He was sitting on the bridge railing and qaving with.his eyed closed.

"Kakashi sensei!" Naruto and I shouted, "you are late!"

He opened his eyes and with an "oh".

Kakashi's Point Of View

Guess Tsunade was right. Only a single look at Naeko gave out hwr identity.

She looked exactly like Kushina san. Her hair, face and gesture, all of it. Juat her eyes were that of Minato sensei.

*Sigh.

Guess, i will have to deal with another Naruto,as if one was not enough.

Then there was Sasuke. I had no idea what he was doing here. Plus, his dark chakra was all gone. A little trace, but that was ignorable. This was just like the old days.

I smiled to myself.

"Kakashi sensei..." Naruto said,"say, why are you late?"

"oh.. i met an old lady in my way and she needed help..."

I heard them all sigh.

"ahem..so you guys know what this mission is all about right?"

"yes.. we do."

"we need to cover a great deal of distance to the island and then there yoir training starts..."

"Hmmnm..."

"Hey, Naeko...why are you quiet all of a sudden? Weren't you the one waiting for him impatiently?" Naruto stated.

"Ummnn... I am just a little bit nervous..."

"Well, then you need not be! Dont you want to meet mom?"

"Yeah, I do. I have a lot of questions. But how am i going to defeat the ninetails? Am not at all skilled at this..."

"You need not need to worry about that...we will be meeting B soon." I interrupted, "So ready?"

"Yeah..."

Naeko's Point Of View

Before really begining our journey, we were handed out a file in which were all the details of our mission. Other columns had to be filled by us and had to be returned to Shizune san before we depart.

And since I was a new member, I had to give even minor details of mine like, my favorite color, food , my hobbies, likes, dislikes, dream. About my family, where I belong, from where I come from etc. etc.

It was really pain in the ass writing all these things down. At some points, I really had to think hard.

After filling out the forms, Kakashi sensei wanted to be lazy and assigned me to return those bundle.of papers. And even before that, we had to read all the instructions again for the last time.

I disnt know all this was done before a mission. Kishimoto dono never showed this to us, to all the Naruto fans!

*Sigh.

I had to walk a lot because I forgot my way again.

On reaching the Hokage's building, I had to verify first that i was one of the Konoha kunoichis to the guards.

"Lemme in! I have to report this to Shizune san!" i said, waving the papers in front of their faces.

"We cant let you in, miss. We havent seen you around here before." one of them said.

"Verify yourself first."

"Huh? What do you mean by verify yourself? Cant you see thia Konoha head band? Isnt this supposed to be mark of a ninja?"

"Yes, but you coukd have stole it..."

"besides," the other one interrepted,"someone broke into the wquipment room today and stole one of the bands..." he trailed of...

My eyes widened... tha damn bastard. Getting me into a situation like this.

"Sasuke!!" i gritted my teeth and looked down.

"Did you say something miss?" my head shot up and looked directly into his suspicious eyes.

"uhh..n-no no! Nothing at all..." i tried to make some excuse.

"Wish Naruto was here..." i sighed and turned around to go. There was no point in arguing with them...I had to give it back to Kakashi sensei.

But i bumped into someone. I rubbed my face and tried to apologise but the other person spoke before me.

"What are you doing here? Get out of my way?" Okay, so that was rude. But either way i was happy to have him there. He could help me.

"Kiba kun! " i smiled. "these guards wont lemme get in..." but he was already gone. That ignorant bastard. Huh..

I kept staring a hom in anger when someone tapped me..

"ummnoo... I heard you say Naruto's name..." she looked sad. " Are you his girlfriend?"

I looked at Hinata in shock but then.I couldnt control. I started laughing.

"W-Whata ao funny?" she took a step back and i caught her by arms but still kept laughing.

"Haha..n-no..hehe.. is that why you are sad?" i managed to say bwtween.my laughs, " you think i am his girlfriend?!" i stressed on the word girlfriend.

She blushed even more.

"Didnt you see me kiss Sasuke?" i exclaimed.

"I did. Yes.." she answered, "yes, I did but...but that was just something fake."

I stopped laughing. "What? What do you mean?"

"I-I mean... you didnt kiss him because you love him or so... that was just to save him.. i know that... I could see it..."

"I- never mind. Will you do me a favour?" i asked her and before she could reply, I handed her the papers. " Give this to Shizune san please.."

I said and crossed her. Then i turned around and told her. "No. Naruto and I are not committed. He is my brother."

I didn't wait to see her reaction.

I tried to reach back to the bridge as soon as possiblw and withoit getting lost. It was difficult, specially since I had him running in my mind over and over and whatever Hinata said , but i made it in time,eventually.

"Are we ready?" Kakashi asked as sokn as he saw me approaching and added to me "you took took your time.. "

Hmph. I made a face and looked at the other side just to face Sasuke.

I turned red for no reason and 'hmphed' again and this time looked straight ahead.

"Lets go!" I shouted, but not out of excitement.