Quote of the chapter: "'Cause if my heart breaks, it's gonna hurt so bad." -HSM3

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         cнαpтer 10

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Numerous birds sang around the woods as they flew once a disturbing sound echoed through the trees.

"HAHAHA!"

The sun-kissed ninja rolled at the ground just as Kakashi excused the princess to talk about her relationship towards Konoha.

With Naruto's sudden act, Sakura and Sasuke furrowed their eyebrows in confusion.

"Why are you laughinig?"

"Sh-She-HAHAHAHA!"

This just made the situation go deeper to the sea of frustration.

"Spit it out dobe."

"I'M SORRY BUT HER NAME'S FUNNY HAHAHAHHAHAHA!" Naruto continued on living in his own world.

Sakura chuckled unconsciously but stopped when she was already aware.

Though she cannot help to at least laugh internally, she is a ninja but she also has emotions so she can just keep it inside.

On the other hand, Sasuke gave into consideration Naruto's reasons with a slight smirk. "You're still an idiot like I remember."

Naruto immediately stopped laughing as he breathed slowly, wiping a tear off. "Hey, it's not everyday you could meet someone who has a curse as a name." He mentioned and covered his mouth with the use of his palm to prevent from cracking up again.

Sasuke just rolled his eyes nonchantly because he knew what would stop Naruto's antics.

"So, what-"

"Have some respect!" Sakura exclaimed, leaving an imprinted hand mark on her comrade's cheek.

Kakashi and the princess came back just as Sakura gave Naruto a signature punch which lead him to put on his bored expression. "I'm not even asking. Let's go."

Sakura and Sasuke automatically followed their former teacher's trail along with the princess, leaving Naruto no choice but to go as well.

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While the team cross a river, they all halted once the princess did not lay a single foot on the water.

"Oi, what's the problem princess bich?" Naruto shouted since he was the first to cross the river, though he did prevent from laughing by mentioning the name.

The four-man squad stared in a bored manner at the lady who had her arms folded and refused to move forward.

"The water is icky!" She commented with disgust.

Sakura took a glance at the clear water, the river only consists of several aquatic plants. "These are just plants and rocks, they're harmless."

"Carry me Sasu-boo!" The princess extended her arms, waiting to be lifted.

"No." Sasuke stated, walking further away.

"I'll stay here then, hmph!" She faced to the other side, causing the team to sigh.

Several minutes passed before Kakashi opened his mouth. "Sasuke, carry her." He instructed while rubbing his temples.

"Hell-"

Sakura interrupted his reasons. "We have no choice, she's gonna stay there unless you carry her."

"That's right teme." Naruto supported, although with his teasing demeanor.

Great friends indeed.

Sasuke grunted before grabbing the princess' waist with his right arm to which brought exhilaration to the princess eyes'. However, he immediately brought her down at the center of the river.

The princess quickly folded her dress up so that it will not get soaked.

"Goodness gracious, I meant that you should carry me to the other side of the river!" She exclaimed, obviously surprised.

Even Sakura, Kakashi and Naruto had their jaws dropped.

"You have legs, learn to use them." Sasuke replied with a stern look as he continued to walk.

The princess marched in anger towards the other side of the water as Sakura, Naruto and Kakashi talked to Sasuke about the incident.

"Teme, why'd you do that?"

"She's naughty and you know that, Sasuke-kun."

"This mission can be at stake if she suddenly disappears."

The three taunted Sasuke who just shrugged. "I don't care. She has to learn or else idiots like her would spread all over the world."

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A single noise alerted Kakashi. He looked up as if being amazed by the sky. It has been quite tranquil for the four Konoha shinobi until the princess blabbed about her adventures.

They just ignored her, of course they basically cannot do anything since she was the one that they need to protect.

A lighy breeze passed by them as the princess warmed her arms with the use of her hands. "So cold!" She whined just as Naruto blocked her using another kunai while Kakashi snatched the princess and brought her to the branch.

The speed of the unknown kunai was fast as a shooting star, it was a good thing that Naruto sensed it before it could hit the princess. Just when Naruto moved, Sasuke also appeared in front of Sakura as a guard while Sakura prepared in a fighting position.

"I see you also noticed." Kakashi acknowledged at his students reacting to the incoming weapon.

"We're not little kids anymore Kaka-sensei." Sakura returned with her angelic smile. "We noticed with the noise and the cold air would be unusual in a crowded place like this."

"Yeah, dattebayo!"

A stranger waltzed in the scenery, showing himself landing at a tree branch. "I can finally meet the jinchuuriki. Not only strong, alert as well." His gaze turned to the Uchiha, cauding him to laugh. "I see the Uchiha kid is here as well, guess I'm hitting two birds at one stone." He continued his menacing laugh.

Sasuke's features automatically darkened with his threatening glare on as Naruto prepared for his upcoming attacks.

The anonymous stranger wore dark clothing all over his body, his mask covers his mouth and nose to keep his identity as his extensive sleeves mask his slightly muscular arms. Though his shirt is a little bit tight which makes his abs exposed. His navy blue eyes were revealed as well as his ebony hair that was brushed up. His estimated age is probably about 20-25.

(( In your imagination, is he kinda hot? If yes then I succeed because I'm trying to explain him as a hot guy xD ))

"Well well, we also have the beautiful Haruno Sakura! They say you're cute, but I didn't expect you to be an angel!" The stranger winked flirtatiously towards the pinkette, making Sakura's cheeks heat up as the katana slowly met Sasuke's palm.

"Hey, don't flirt with Sakura-chan!"

"You're as loud as a dog, Taiki." Another man appeared causally. He was wearing the same color of clothes. Although his approximate age is 40+ and his sleeves were ripped up to his shoulders, showing off his upright music symbol tattoo on his left arm.

"Kareku-senpai, you just had to ruin the fun!"

"I'm here too!" The princess stated with the lack of attention. Well she is a princess so she may be used with all eyes on her.

"Yeah...I don't know you." Taiki scratched the back of his head.

"What are you doing here?" Kakashi asked, praying for an answer.

"That's classified." Taiki added with a slight smirk, lowering himself towards the branch that he has been currently standing.

"Let's get this over with." Kareku threw a smoke bomb ans vanished in thin air.

Just as the fog clogged their surroundings, the four-man squad prepared themselves for battle.

The smoke swirled as it swayed away wkth the use of Naruto's wind release technique. When the sight was cleared, they saw multiple fighters that wore the same clothing around them.

They were surrounded.

"Well shit."

END OF CHAPTER 10

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//PUBLISHED.2.20.15.//

Sorry if it's short, will make shorter but many more chaps so that I can update often :3

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