Anime One-Shots Book 1 -Completed -

70. ✔ Naruto: ??? ~ Mind Made Up

I watched Sensei and Naruto go at it, Sakura was fighting him too. It was an exercise of sorts. Naruto had explained it was like their thing, their test. To become a Genin, I almost fell out of the tree and got knocked down a couple of times because of Sakura's strength. It was pretty funny how they got the bells, I bursted out laughing. I did fall out of the tree this time, I sat up and grinned at the trio. Still giggling,

"I've thought this before, but, you three are amazing!" I grinned

"I forgot you were watching," Naruto blushed slightly and rubbed the back of his neck

"I'm just a clone, the real me's on a Mission. Welp. I've made up my mind! See ya guys again when I get back!" I grinned before going 'poof',

~Time Skip brought by decisions!,~

I grumbled as Lee carried me on his back, I was being scolded because I protected Guy Sensei from getting hurt. Tsunade healed up my wounds, after we briefed her....and after she hit me. I asked to speak to her alone, so Shizune had left.

"What did you want to talk to me about?"

"Uchiha Sasuke, and The Akatsuki."

She sighed and leaned back in her seat, we talked a bit longer about the subject. It took awhile, but I was able to convince her to let me go on my own. After she promoted me to Jonin. I could go whenever I wanted to, I bowed and thanked her. Before leaving.

I don't know how they found out so fast, but Naruto and Lee came running to me saying how jealous they were about me becoming a Jounin. We were all going out to celebrate and it was the Sensei's treat. They told me Ino told them, I'd have to talk to her later. So, here I was. In a Barbeque shop, with my the four teams, Lady Hokage and Shizune were here too. For who knows why, it was fun. I had a ton of fun, laughing mostly.

"Did she send you on a Solo Mission?" Asuma asked

"Hm," I nodded

"Ooh! What mission? What are you doing? Can I come with?!!" Naruto grinned

"It's a Solo Mission idiot," said Kiba

They started to argue, I smiled and shook my head. It was time to go home, I gave the Sensei's a big hug as they paid the bill. It was just us Five-Shikamaru stuck around...so did Ino and Choji. I figured the others were hiding around somewhere as we stood outside of the restaurant.

"I'll treat you when I get back, M'kay? I had fun," I smiled

"Which Mission are you going on?" Kurenai asked

We were walking towards my apartment, I spun on my heel so I was walking backwards, facing them.

"First things first....how much did you hear?" I asked, turning to look at Ino,

"You were telling her you were strong enough to go on the mission, she caved, and then said you were now a Jonin. I left after that," she said

I studied her, it was the truth.

"Hm....I am strong enough, ya know. I'm not weak," I puffed out my cheeks

"You still act like a child," chuckled Guy

I stuck my tongue out at him, I can't let them know...especially them...they'll all try to come with or stop me. I yawned and stretched,

"Ah, I'm beat. I'm leaving in the morning, so I'm gonna go straight to bed. Thanks' for walking me home, I had fun!" I grinned

Before they could say anything, I jumped up into my apartment, going in through the window. I packed a bag quickly and went to sleep. I'm sorry. But I'm doing this for you.

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I said goodbye to Kotetsu and Izumo, glad that no one had shown up. But then again. I'm sure they would have shown if I said this early. I moved quickly and quietly through the woods. I've got to succeed in this mission. If it's the last thing I do.
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