Chapter 21…

"That's enough you two. Naruto, do you even know why you do D-rank missions?" Hiruzen asked.

"It's to promote unity and all that. A more difficult mission would do the same thing. Weren't we trained to do such missions? I just want a mission that shows that we're prepared for the real world. I'm just asking for a chance to show that I have matured enough to be trusted with a more difficult mission." Naruto said. The small speech made the Hokage smile. It did seem that Naruto was growing up some.

"I guess I can agree to that, considering the alternative should I disagree. Do you believe that they are ready Kakashi?" Hiruzen asked.

"I don't see why not. It would be a very good experience for them." Kakashi said.

"Very well. I do have a C-rank here. Please bring in the client." The Hokage ordered. The doors opened to reveal a drunken man dressed in some pretty old clothes. His cheeks and nose was red, probably from the liquor. He looked at the team and frowned.

"What is this? I asked for ninja, not some snot nose little brats. The short blond one looks like the most stupid of the three." He commented. As he was about to take a swig of his sake, a kunai flew well below the waist line and embedded into the wall. The man gulped and looked at the boy he had just insulted.

"You want to say that again, old man?" Naruto snarled.

"That'll be enough Naruto. This man is your client. His name is Tazuna. Team seven is tasked with his protection to Nami no Kuni (Land of Waves). You will continue to protect him until the bridge he is building is finished. Do you understand?" Hiruzen asked.

"Yes Hokage-sama." They said. They left to get packed for the mission.

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Naruto was waiting along with Sasuke and Sakura for Kakashi and Tazuna. He was flipping a kunai in his hand and was debating on what to do with it. He wondered how much longer it would take Kakashi when he appeared with Tazuna in tow. He saw that Tazuna took a few steps behind Kakashi as he saw the kunai. He just smirked and grinned at him. That's when he got a familiar feeling and whipped out another kunai. He spun to block the first attack and lashed out with the kunai in a reverse grip. The attacker blocked his attack with their own kunai and then engaged Naruto in a duel of blades.

After a few seconds, Naruto held the attacker at bay as they attempted to overpower him. Seeing that Naruto was holding them back, they let out a happy grunt.

"You're getting better at this brat. Looks like we're at a stalemate." She said.

"That's what you think." Naruto said through a muffled mouth. The reason for that was that Naruto had a kunai in his mouth and the tip of his blade right at the spot where her kidneys were. She saw the grin on his face and growled.

"Alright, you smug little bastard, you win this round." The two stopped their attacks but Naruto was still on guard. It was Anko after all. "Don't worry brat, I won't hurt on your first mission outside." Anko said.

"Swear on it." Naruto demanded.

"I swear on Iruka's cute butt, that I won't attack you." Anko said with annoyance. Naruto relaxed after that. Anko looked at him before smiling. "That was a good counter. I didn't even see you put the kunai in your mouth. I don't have to worry about you now."

"Careful, you don't want people to get the wrong idea." Naruto said with a smirk.

"Like they would say anything knowing that it's me." Anko replied.

"Excuse me?" a loud voice called out. They two turned toward the voice and saw that it was Sakura. "What was that about?!"

"Wow, she really is loud." Anko said.

"Told you." Naruto said. Kakashi stepped forward and faced Anko.

"If you're done Anko, my team and I need to move out." Kakashi said.

"Oh, before you go, I need to talk to you privately for a second." Anko said and lead Kakashi away from his team. Alone, Naruto's two teammates and client looked at him.

"Who was that Naruto?" asked Sakura.

"That's Anko, my oneesan." Naruto answered.

"That was amazing kid. I'm sorry that I insulted you earlier." Tazuna apologized.

"It's okay. I wouldn't be as good as I am if it wasn't because of her." Naruto said. A short while later, the two returned. Naruto couldn't tell because of the mask but Kakashi looked a little pale. Anko just had a big grin on her face.

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