Hazuna : Itachi.
Hazuna said suddenly.
Everyone looked at her for an explanation.
Hazuna : He is recruiting people to help him achieve his goal of killing Itachi.
Tsunade : How do you know?
She asked.
Hazuna : Think about it.
She replied.
Hazuna : Didn't we hear a few days ago that there was disturbance in the hidden mist village and that Zabuza's blade had gone missing?
Naruto's face wore a look of his usual unwavering determination.
Naruto : Sasuke has to come back to the village. Please granny, let me bring him back.
He pleaded. She paused for a moment.
Tsunade : But we don't even know where Sasuke is right now.
Jiraiya : Well, won't Sasuke be in pursuit of Itachi now?
He said.
Jiraiya : So, the easiest way to get to Sasuke will be to-
Hazuna : Find Itachi.
She said.
Tsunade : Then it's settled. I am assigning team Kakashi and team 8 to a mission to track down Uchiha Itachi.
She commanded.
Everyone left after a meeting time was agreed upon. Except Hazuna who just stood still, staring at the floor.
Tsunade : Hazuna?
She called out.
Hazuna : Hmm?
Tsunade : Are you cut out for this mission?
Hazuna snapped out of her thoughts.
Hazuna : Of course I am.
She said flatly before walking out.
Jiraiya walked back into the room.
Tsunade : What?
She said, looking away.
Jiraiya : You know what, Tsuna?
He said, sitting down in front of her.
Jiraiya : It's not a good idea to send her on this mission.
Tsunade : If I don't send her, she will go off on her own.
Jiraiya : No, she won't.
He said.
Jiraiya : She is not the type to defy orders. You just don't want to stop her because you have a soft spot for her.
Tsunade : What do you mean?
She said rather defensively.
Tsunade : I don't have a soft spot for ANYONE.
Jiraiya : Hazuna is the kind of person that anyone will have a soft spot for. Tell me about it, even I do.
He said.
Tsunade : Wait, why do you?
Jiraiya : I trained her for a few months when she was around 16.
He smiled, recalling the memory.
Tsunade : I didn't know this.
She said in surprise.
Jiraiya : She was brilliant, even back then.
He said fondly.
Jiraiya : One of my favourite students, to tell you the truth.
Tsunade : She will be able to handle herself, you know. She has been through a lot but doesn't complain. Like Kakashi, in that sense.
Tsunade said.
Tsunade : Believe it or not, I have thought this through.
Jiraiya : Okay then, just making sure.
He said.
Jiraiya : So, tell me about this infiltration mission you are sending me on. Village hidden in the rain?
Tsunade : Yes.
Meanwhile, Hazuna was preparing for the mission. She went through her usual checklist in her head - waist pouch, gloves, headband and 'Icha Icha Paradise'. Not that she would get to read it this mission. She looked at herself in the mirror.
Hazuna : You are okay.
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Hazuna : Fucking useless.
Hazuna muttered as the mission came to a close.
Kakashi : Who?
Kakashi asked. He knew it took a toll on Hazuna, every time she saw Itachi. And this time was no different. even though the mission was a success, she hated every minute of it but sucked it up because personal feelings and missions don't mix.
Hazuna : No, nothing.
She mumbled, not wanting to make a big scene of her anger. They reached the village.
Naruto : Hazuna sensei!
Naruto called.
Naruto : Let's go to Ichiraku's!
Hazuna nodded hesitantly, accepting the invitation. They began to walk when Kakashi called Naruto back.
Kakashi : I have to go to Hokage sama now but please try to cheer her up.
He requested.
Kakashi : She is in a bad mood.
Naruto nodded.
Naruto : Got it, Kakashi sensei!
They went and sat down on two stools, calling for their usual order. Naruto tried to engage Hazuna in a conversation but she didn't seem to feel very chatty.
A lady with dull green hair came and sat down next to them. She wore a ninja headband too, which had the symbol of a different village on it. Naruto's gaze fell on her. She looked familiar but he couldn't place her.
Naruto : You.... I know you.
Naruto said.
Hazuna turned to see the woman near them. The lady smiled at Naruto.
"Long time no see, Naruto kun.", the lady said.
Hazuna : Uhhhh..
Hazuna looked at them in confusion.
Naruto : OH!
Suddenly, Naruto seemed to recollect. He blurted without thinking.
Naruto : You are the lady that kissed Kakashi sensei all those years ago!
Hazuna didn't think she was the jealous type. More accurately put, she hadn't realised she was because she didn't have anyone to be jealous of.
"So, you do remember me.", she said and giggled.
Naruto : Yes, yes.
Naruto turned to Hazuna.
Naruto : Hazuna sensei, this is Hanare san.
But he cowered in fear when he saw Hazuna's face.
"OH NO, IM SUPPOSED TO BE CHEERING HER UP. SHE DEFINITELY DOESN'T LOOK CHEERED UP.", he thought, worried.
Thoughts ran in her head as her face went red with rage.
"Kakashi?? Kissed?? Her?? She?? Saw?? His?? Face??", she thought.
The spoon Hazuna was holding was now bent out of shape. Her sharingan awakened, not that she was aware of it.
Naruto : Hazuna sensei?
Naruto asked cautiously, staring at the disfigured spoon and her eyes, he whispered.
Naruto : Sh-sharingan. Your sharingan.
Hazuna hurriedly hid her eyes, reverting them to normal. Her face broke into an eerie smile.
Hazuna : Nice to meet you, Hanare chan.
Hanare nodded, apparently not noticing the annoyed tone in her voice.
Hanare : Nice to meet you too. So Naruto, where is Kakashi?
She blushed just a bit.
Hanare : I was... hoping to see him again.
Naruto : Hazuna sensei, where is Kakashi sensei?
He asked, oblivious of the suggestive tone of Hanare's voice. Suddenly he seemed to forget that HAZUNA WAS LITERALLY KAKASHI'S GIRLFRIEND.
Hazuna : I have no idea.
She said in monotone, sending a disinterested glare in Hanare's direction before leaving.
Ichiraku : Hazuna!
The man yelled.
Ichiraku : Who is going to pay for the damage to my spoon?
Hazuna : Later.
She said, walking away. She just happened to bump into someone else.
Shikamaru : Damn.
He said, looking at her.
Shikamaru : Who pissed you off?
Hazuna maintained a calm expression.
Hazuna : I am not pissed, what makes you think I am pissed?
Shikamaru : Uh...
He pointed to her eyes.
Shikamaru : Because your sharingan is activated?
Hazuna : Ugh, damn it.
She deactivated it again, her anger breaking through the cracks of her calm facade.
Shikamaru : So, what happened?
He asked.
Shikamaru : Kakashi sensei?
Hazuna was about to reply when Hanare came up behind her.
Hanare : Once again, hello, Hazuna chan.
Hanare said, smiling lightly.
"This girl is testing my patience at the wrong day.", Hazuna thought.
Hazuna : Hanare chan.
She forced a smile out.
Hanare : I was looking for Kakashi, have you seen him?
Hazuna : Uh actually, he's gone to see the Hokage.
She replied, Hanare's lips curled into a smile. Maybe Hazuna was too angry to notice but her smile definitely was not genuine.
Hanare : Oh, I see.
She said.
Hanare : It's been a long time since we last met.
"I don't really remember asking?", Hazuna thought.
Hazuna : Yeah, tell me again how you know Kakashi?
She asked.
"She is from some random small village, I wonder if anyone will notice if I kill her.", Hazuna thought again.
Hanare : Well, we met once when we were young. And then this other time when I was a spy for the jomaē village.
"Ohhh.. I see.", Hazuna wondered.
Hazuna took a kunai out in a flash, placing it at her neck.
Hazuna : Don't move.
Hanare, taken aback by her breathtaking speed didn't know how to react.
Hanare : I am n-not a spy anymore.
She stuttered.
"I mean, no one is stupid enough to say they were a spy if they are still a spy, right?", Hazuna thought, slowly drawing the kunai away.
Hazuna : Kakashi will be here in a bit, I think.
Hanare : Does my hair look okay?
She asked, while fixing it.
Hazuna : Sure.
Hazuna paused.
Hazuna : Just so you know, Kakashi is dating someone.
Hanare : Oh, I know that.
Hanare's expression became cold.
Hanare : Some Uchiha. I wonder what he sees in her.
Hazuna's patience was hanging on by a dangerously thin thread now.
Hazuna : No idea.
She replied, playing along.
Hanare sighed dreamily.
Hanare : I still remember when we first met. As if it was yesterday.
Hazuna : Is that so?
Hazuna said sarcastically.
Hanare : Anyway, I am sure this Uchiha girl is no big deal.
Hazuna : Yes, she doesn't seem to be.
She agreed with her. (lol)
Hanare : I am sure I could even beat her in battle.
That did it for Hazuna. Patience gone. Only rage remained.
Hazuna : I can ask her to battle you if you are so sure.
She said, her rage overflowing.
Hazuna : You can really... show her then.
Hanare : Really? You could do that?
She asked.
Hazuna : Of course.
Naruto joined them just then.
Naruto : What did I miss?
Hanare : I am gonna have a battle with the Uchiha girl.
Hanare said confidently.
Naruto : But that's-
Naruto began to speak but Hazuna clapped a hand over his mouth.
Hazuna : I will ask her to meet you at one of our training grounds in an hour.
She said.
Hazuna : Naruto, can you show her there?
Naruto groaned in confusion.
Naruto : Alright, Hazuna sensei.
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Yo~
Guys im sorry for not updating yesterday but pray for me you all, I gotta fomvince my dad for smtg tomorrow, obv hanging out with friends ugh T_T
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