The Place We Return to

Chapter 5

They would eye Kakashi, keep a close eye on their Sensei. Being cautious, staying in the shadows, sharing a look they activated their plan. Naruto released the explosive seals one by one, Kakashi was busy dodging the fire as about a dozen or two of shuriken and Kunai were aimed at him. He substituted into an open area trying to lure them out, they knew better. They wanted to go there for the fun of it.

They jumped out and faced their Sensei with their Katanas unsheathed and in their hands. Kakashi smirked under his mask and substituted again but back to the shadows. They got into a formation they've developed, back to back all three angles protected. Kunai from all sides were aimed at them, about 50 or so. They used their Katanas as defence and deflected or dodged the weapons.

Sakura then had it with this man. She huffed:" CHAA!" She did a couple of hand seals and aimed for where she knew Kakashi was, she forced chakra into the ground below her as the boys got into the safe zone:" Iwa Toge Fushido no Jutsu(Rock thorn bed jutsu)" spikes were pushed out of the ground the area cleared up and Kakashi was visible to them now. Sakura smirked:" Bingo, found you Sensei."

Naruto grabbed a seal from his pouch, he opened it and a fan came out. He also did some hand seals:" Kamaitachi no Jutsu (Slashing Wind Skill)" and a few seconds later Sasuke was releasing fire: "Katon Housenka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Mythical Fire Flower Technique)" the wind from Naruto's Jutsu making the flame grow bigger. Kakashi was stuck dodging a slashing, burning wind. They were pulling him in closer to where they were.

At that Kakashi had reached them as they engaged in hand to hand combat. During all the ruckus Sakura managed to sneak behind Kakashi and swipe the bells:" It's over for you." She said as she jingled the two silver spheres. Kakashi looked at her:" Who's staying and who's going back to the academy?" They all deadpanned at their Sensei:" No can do I'm afraid, it's all for one and one for all typa offer. Take it or leave it, we're one team Sensei. " Naruto said to him a serious look on his face despite his tone.

"Alright I'll take it, you pass." He said and sat by a tree to which his new students followed. He had one last test to which he had to get through with:" Kakashi, what will we-" Sasuke couldn't complete his sentence before a blow was delivered to his torso as he went crashing into the tree behind him:" Hey! What was that for?" Naruto yelled at his sensei before also receiving a hit that knocked the wind out of him. He flew back and was on his knees as he coughed up blood.

Sakura was closer to Sasuke but what about Naruto, what will she do? She was about to head for Naruto before a punch was delivered to her side:" You're closer to Sasuke, what will we benefit if both of them die?" Kakashi asked in a monotone voice. Sakura winced before she got up:" Oh yeah, that's going to bruise." She thought as she grimaced at the shards of bark in Sasuke's back. She took them out slowly and healed the wounds as best as she could. Naruto was up, he was wobbly but he was up:" Listen here, you can't knock me down, because I've got people I need to protect, that's why."  Naruto said looking at Kakashi who excused his student's behaviour:" Naruto, I'll excuse your behaviour this time, respect your Senpais. I'm your Sensei and your Senpai, respect is needed." Kakashi's voice was laced with seriousness as his KI was released slightly:" Is Sasuke okay?" Naruto asked looking behind Sakura at the raven who was wincing slightly:" Yeah, I'll give him some better treatment in a second I just stabilized his situation. Let me check up on you." Naruto nodded and sat next to Sasuke: "Alright, now you officially pass." That grabbed their attention as all of their heads snapped up toward his voice:" That was part of the test?" They asked to which he nodded to and continued:" We have something's to discuss, dinner on me. Go clean up and meet me at BBQ Restaurant in an hour." They nodded, got up and went home.

LATER
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Kakashi was only 30 minutes late this time. They were a team now and that meant secrets were no more:" You're telling me, you're the Dog Anbu?" Sakura asked:" Oi woman, you were suspicious of me. Why are you surprised?" Kakashi said to which she replied:" That doesn't mean I expected it to be true!" She said in a hushed voice:" As for me! You knew my parents! You were my dad's student!" Naruto said in a hushed tone:" Okay... let's eat." Kakashi said as he saw the waitress come over. They had ordered some meat, Kakashi ordered Sashimi, Sakura ordered Onigiri and Yakitori. As for Naruto, he ordered Udon Noodles, closest to Ramen. Sasuke ordered some tomato soup and some sushi:" Itadakimasu!" And with that they dragged on the night together, maybe adding someone else to their small circle isn't bad...

LATER THAT NIGHT

Naruto had promised a certain someone he'd meet them at the end of the day, he always kept his promises. He grabbed his keys:" Guys! I'm going out for a few, I promised someone I'd meet them. " he walked to the door not before hearing;" Say Hey to Hinata for us!" He blushed as he ran out of the compound.

They usually don't meet up much, they were quite close since the Academy days, they've developed something more than a friendship, they had trust for each other that was unreal. He arrived at the destination and sat down on the soft grass. Merely a minute or so later Hinata appeared:" Hey. " he couldn't help but smile. He stood up and engulfed her in a hug:" Hey Naruto, how have you been?" She hugged him back gently:" I've been okay, I see you're still as beautiful as ever m'lady." He winked jokingly as she blushed:" Now tell me about your team, every tiny detail." He said as they sat back down on the grass. He loved listening to her talk, he could listen forever. He loved how she got excited over small things.

As she finished up talking, Naruto kissed her forehead before they parted ways. They haven't seen each other in a while. He loved how she wasn't so shy with him, she was comfortable. He loved it. Guess Sasuke isn't the only lovesick fool around here...

A/N I just realized the technical problem that has happened here. Something was missing so I brought it back though with slight differences! Anyways, I hope you have/had a good day! <33