The student. (A Naruto fanfiction)

Chapter #5 Mission to the Waves

"This is Crow, status report?"

"Fox in position, five meters from the target."

"Duck in position, five meters from the target."

"..."

"Sakura?" Asked Kakashi.

"Why did Naruto get to pick the code names?"

"Because I won in Roshambo." The smirk was evident in his voice.

(That's what it's called in the Manga, it's also what I like to call it. It's got a better ring to it than rock paper scissors.)

"Sakura status report?"

"Howler in position, five meters."

"All in position, ready to move, awaiting your command." Kakashi was really impressed with Naruto's professionalism. But not surprised, he knew Shisui must have drilled it into Naruto along with never being tardy, that boy was always the first one there.

"On the count of 3. 1...2...3. Move!"

Sasuke and Sakura jumped from their hiding spots, to see Tora, the demon cat of the Leaf purring comforbaly in Naruto's arms.

"Target captured." Naruto reported.

"Identity confirmed ribbon on left ear. Lost pet Tora search mission complete." Sasuke was getting annoyed at how proffessional and seemingly experienced Naruto was. Naruto really was better than him even at something as simple as catching a ran away cat.

After Kakashi regrouped with the trio the team made their way to Hokage tower. Once they reached the Hokage's office, Kakashi lazily knocked on the door. 

"Enter"

"Team 7 returning from our mission, Hokage-Sama." Kakashi reported lazily. Naruto handed the peacefully sleeping cat to a large woman who quickly squeezed the life out of the cat.

"Team 7's next mission is..." The hokage said as he looked a some papers of avalible missions.

"Babysitting an elder's grandson, fixing a fence, help with gardening-"

"Actually, Hokage-Sama..." Interjected Naruto, causing the aged leader to look at him curiously.

"Yes, Naruto"

"I was wordering if I could request a C-rank mission?"

"You brat! You are just a rookie, fresh from the Academy." Yelled Iruka.

"Everyone starts off with the simple duties and works their way up."

"Hmm. It seems I have to explain to you why these missions are important." Sighed the Hokage.

"Everday the villagerecieves numerous requests, from babysitting to assassinations. Each request is written down on these lists-"

"And divided into ranks depending on their difficulty. Then the mission to complete them are given to those with the nessisary skills to complete them. If completed we get payment from the client. We're just inexperienced Genins, not ready for harder missions. I know and understand, but the team as a whole is ready for a simple escort mission. It's not like I'm asking for an A-rank, I'm not even asking for a B-rank, just something to test my abilities, and to give me a challenge. Besides if we can't deliver a message or a civilian from one village to another then you shouldn't have passed us to begin with.

"Might I suggest giving D-ranks to academy students for training, have any three students at a time, that way no matter who they get as teammates they naturally have a sense of team work, and you don't have to waste your military potential further." Everyone was surprised at Naruto's logical reasoned suggestion.