He knew better, after all. Much more experienced. No, tomorrow was the bell test and there was no way this little group would pass. Then they'd go back to the Academy and might actually be ready for it next year.
"Hang on, something just broke the wards," said Naruto, beginning to seal things back up in the great big scroll he'd pulled out of his backpack.
"Hnnn," said Sasuke, finishing off a muffin. "I didn't know you could cook."
"Yeah, I find it relaxes me when I'm stressed," said Naruto. "Learned how when I learned my hijutsu. I'm one of those guys who's just gotta be DOING something, I guess."
"Hnn," agreed Sasuke. Well, maybe having the dobe on the team wouldn't be a complete loss. If he could cook and procure supplies, he'd contribute at least.
Sakura's stomach growled as the food disappeared, her expression indicating some doubt as to whether her decision to abstain had been correct.
Kakashi came out of the woods five minutes later, explaining that he'd gotten lost on the road of life. He also sniffed the air as if he scented something amiss.
The usual speech was given.
"We have to come after you with killing intent," said Naruto.
"Yes, that's what I said," agreed Kakashi.
"Kunai, shuriken, and any other ninja tool we might have," stated Naruto.
"Yes, and why are you making me repeat myself?" asked Kakashi.
"You want us to go FULL out?" asked Naruto.
"That's what I just said," said Kakashi with a hint of exasperation.
Naruto stared for a moment, then shrugged. "Okay. So we get a new jonin after you're dead?"
Kakashi paused for a moment at the absolute certainty the genin managed to convey in that simple statement. Thinking back to what he'd heard in the jonin lounge, he nodded. "If you manage to incapacitate me, I'll say in front of these two witnesses that I recommend Kurenai Yuhi add you to Team 8."
Naruto cocked his head at that, then nodded. "Okay then. It was nice meeting you, Kakashi-sensei."
"It's the weakest dog that barks the loudest," said Kakashi.
Naruto began making gestures in the air, which would have looked silly if trails of light hadn't started trailing his fingers and a wind started to blow in a tight circle around him. "Darkness beyond twilight. Crimson beyond blood that flows. Buried in the stream of time is where your power grows."
"Uhm, Naruto?" asked Sakura as Naruto put his hands around a ball of glowing energy. The fact that all the tiny hairs on the back of her neck and along her arms were slowly rising was indication to her that this might not be terribly safe. Well, that and she had a shadow from the little ball of whatever.
"I pledge myself to conquer all the foes who stand before the mighty gift bestowed in my unworthy hands!"
"I didn't say 'begin'," pointed out Kakashi, vanishing to reappear behind the genin.
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