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Chapter Twenty

"Where is he?!" Naruto shouts out in despair, walking around the classroom in boredom. We have been waiting for our sensei for couple of hours already. The sun is setting outside of the window, sky colored in beautiful pinkish orange. Sasuke says nothing, but annoyance is clear on his face.

Instead of answering Naruto, I look at the blank board, it is the last time we are ever going to be in this classroom. I cannot say that this place holds fond memories of mine. Though, this place is one of the important aspects of my life.

"I am going to prank him!" Naruto declares with a smile, putting board cleaner on the door. Sasuke rolls his eyes, muttering something about how the prank will not work on the sensei. I smile at brooding Uchiha. I somehow did manage to get used to him. Mostly due to Shisui and Itachi.

I sigh, leaning against the chair. The only person, who can be that late is a legendary Hatake Kakashi. Being with him on more than just several missions, I know that he will come soon. Being late is one of his most important characteristics, something he picked up from his ex-teammate.

Now that I think of it, his life is pretty tragic. Losing his father, best friend, teammate and teacher. He has lost everyone, who were ever important to him, leaving him alone. Now that I think about it, there is always same pattern in the team seven. The team, I have been placed in.

The door opens, duster falling on Kakashi's head.

"My first impression..." He looks over us, I can see smirk forming under his mask. "I hate you all."

***

"I still don't think that it is the right choice." Inoichi states loudly, watching through the orb as Kakashi enters the classroom. They have been waiting for Kakashi's entrance for several hours, annoyed at the fact that Copycat Ninja decided to be late. Again.

But what irritates the most of them is not the tardiness of Team Seven's new sensei, but the members of the team, themselves. The second heir of Uchiha, the Uzumaki and the Haruno. All three of them placed into one team.

Yes, Inoichi had to agree that the three of them were close. But he also had to admit that the team formation was dangerous. All three of them are radically different. Their personalities clashing with one another, creating chaos. Something that always happened with Team Seven.

Their sensei, Hatake Kakashi, member of the previous Team Seven, the only survivor of the team. He has lived through many hardships, losing everyone that were important to him. And now, only thing that he lives for is his duties as the Shinobi of Leaf. He already lacks emotions and empathy.

Uchiha Sasuke, reincarnation of Kakashi. Brooding, silent, gifted. He aspires to be better than his brother, to prove everyone that he is stronger. He is pessimistic, cold and logical.

Uzumaki Naruto, reincarnation of Obito Uchiha. Loud, lacking manners. He wants to become Hokage, someone who will prove everyone that he is trustworthy and strong. He is optimistic, never thinks before attacking and he urges to protect everyone.

And then the final member, Haruno Sakura. She is the enigma of the team. Balance between the three of them.

"I know." Hiruzen states with a sigh, already tired of having to explain his reasoning. "But I have no other choice. If I want a team, that will be unstoppable, I need people that will cancel one another's doubts."

"You will be destroying their personalities." Inoichi argues in anger. "They will be nothing more, but tools."

"I know." Hiruzen nods with smile appearing on his lips. "That's what I need."

***

"Introduce yourselves." Kakashi states with tired voice, as we sit on the stairs on the roof. I still do not understand why there are small stairs on the roof. It's not like anyone ever wants to visit this place.

"Why don't you start?" Naruto looks suspiciously at him." I don't trust you." He adds with irritation lacing his tone. Sasuke nods next to him, as if urging Kakashi to nod.

"My name is Hatake Kakashi." He states in annoyed tone. "I don't have likes or dislikes. And my hobbies and dreams are none of your business." I watch him as he explains his self to others. I have been on several missions with him, I have seen him in action and I know what Hatake Kakashi is capable of.

Being one of the most famous and dangerous Ninjas of Konoha.

"My name is Uzumaki Naruto!" Naruto shouts loudly, his voice echoing on the roof. The blonde has no real understanding of the world, still seeing it in the colors of pink and orange. "I like ramen and Sakura-chan!" He declares loudly. Yes, he has seen the cruelty of the world by the hands of the villagers, yet he still fails to see that people do not deserve second chances. "I don't like that you have to wait two minutes for ramen to be ready." His voice becomes pouty, something that should be like that for the child, who is only twelve. "And my dream... I want to become Hokage and prove everyone wrong!" I smile at his dream. The dream of the child, still blanketed in the womb of mother, safe and warm.

Kakashi nods, glint visible in his eye. I can understand him, standing in front of him is the child of his sensei. With the similar dream and face and ambition.

"My name is Uchiha Sasuke." His voice is dark and cold, filled with boredom. "I don't like or dislike anything. My hobby includes training." His voice is deep, barely audible. "And my dream is to become stronger than Ni-san." His looks at Kakashi, smirking as sensei nods with same enthusiasm at him.

All three of them look at me. I sigh, stretching slightly as I try to prolong my speech. All three of them know me for the better part of my life. They know who I am and what I represent. But none of them truly knows what goes in my head.

"My name is Haruno Sakura." I state formally. I know that somehow Third Hokage is listening, wanting to know what is really up with me. And for the first time, I am willing to show them what they have created. "I like dangos and sweets. I dislike most of the people. My hobby is training. And I don't have a dream."

I was only five when I realized that dreams are for the weak. I realized that the future is not certain and dreaming about it will not benefit a person. I can feel the unasked questions hanging in the air, all of them waiting for me to tell them that it is a lie. But I don't speak. Instead, I stare at Kakashi, until he gives in, nodding his head in disappointment.

"Okay." His voice is deep and low, as if he hates himself for speaking, for being here. "All of you are unique in your own ways. And I believe each and every one of you will reach something great in your lives." His eyes are on me, as if telling me that there is still a way out of it all. "Tomorrow, meet me at Training Ground 7 for the survival training. It will be your final test, which determines whether you stay or leave."

Naruto starts complaining loudly, shocked expression plastered on Sasuke's face. But they don't know that they have no need to worry about passing. Third Hokage wants a team filled with monsters and there are no better monsters than three of us in generations.

Jinchuriki Uzumaki, Drive-filled Uchiha and Unemotional Haruno.

All lead by trauma-filled Hatake.

We are not just monsters. We are people, who will take the most suicidical missions, people who will sow fear in the nations.

We will be monsters, about who the legends will be told.