Second Chance

Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Preparations and Missions
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As introductions finished, Naruto nodded happily at his friends. He had hoped that they would like Fu and his faith had paid off. Looking around the training field he smiled in amusement knowing that Shino had been put through the wringer with Kakashi's training program. Looking over to the other genin he smiled once more.

"How about we all go out for some ramen and get to know one another better, and then I can explain some things that I know have been bothering you." Naruto suggested getting everyone's attention. Laughing at Sasuke's look he darted off without waiting for anyone to agree.

"We might as well follow the ramen addict. This way." Sasuke groaned leading the newcomers through the village. He had somehow known that the Rokudaime would somehow bring ramen into the occasion but hadn't expected him to take off the way that he did. Arriving at Ichiraku's he glared at the bubbling blonde who was bouncing in his seat.

"You could have waited and why is it always ramen with you?"

"Sorry I was excited and it is not always ramen! I haven't had any ramen since before we left for our first mission!" He replied indignantly. Rolling his eyes Sasuke quickly placed an order for some curry ramen and waited as the rest of them placed their orders. Once that was done he looked at his friend and kage and waited for him to begin.

"Okay then, now that that is done we can get onto business. Shino I am going to place Fu on your team. Zabuza will be in charge of your squad as I have said before. This way I know for a fact that you will be trained and ready for anything. Furthermore, we will need to get in touch with Asuma's team Kakashi-sensei. His team isn't nearly close to being prepared for one attacker let alone an army if it comes to that." Naruto snorted and then sipped at his sweet tea. Kakashi merely raised an eyebrow at the genin but nodded.

"Gai's team as well. With any luck we will be able to whip Neji into shape before he pisses dobe off. He might actually lose his head..." Sasuke added musing aloud to himself. Naruto just grunted in response and before more could be said their food began to arrive. Setting their conversation aside they began to eat their lunch.

Back on the training field...

"Okay now that we have full stomachs, what we need to do is arrange for group training sessions between all of our teams. That way we are all improving and Shikamaru gets some form of motivation behind him." Naruto said flopping to the ground. Fu had no idea of what they were discussing or why it seemed like Naruto was giving orders to his jonin as if he was the one in charge of the team but as no one was saying anything she decided to stay quiet. Zabuza and Haku were just as confused but they knew that the boy had more than 'some' sway in the village and a secret that he was protecting.

"I can discuss it with them and hopefully they will agree. Actually, I think I will discuss the possibility of doing survival training with all of the teams. I would have to get that cleared with the Sandaime but if it is approved we will be able to train in seclusion for a while and be able to show off your skills without the Sandaime spying." Kakashi replied seriously. Naruto nodded and sighed leaning back against the tree.

"Once we have spent enough time alone I will be able to discern who should be told and who should be left in the dark. Zabuza, Haku and Fu will be told once we are out of Konoha but everyone else needs to be tested as you were, sensei." Kakashi nodded in understanding and he glanced over at Zabuza.

"Have you ever had a genin squad?"

"No..." The swordsman trailed off he had a very bad feeling.