Tsuna had watched the circus before him in silence. He didn't know how, but somehow they had gotten a C-rank mission. Sakura had snapped earlier today. In the middle of the Hokage’s office no less…
Tsuna supposed he could understand where the girl was coming from… Training with Gai and Team 9 the day before had been brutal. Especially since it had somehow shaken their sensei awake and he was starting to train them as well. They had just gotten back from some one-on-one sparring sessions that their sensei had overseen. She had been dirty and sore after the first session. Sasuke sure hadn’t gone easy on her… and when it had been Tsuna’s turn to fight she had thrown a tantrum. He still cringed as he thought back to it. She sure could scream… His fight with Sasuke on the other hand had been great fun.
It seemed however that one day, and another training session with their sensei (this time working on their stamina) had done nothing to calm the girl down. She was probably desperate for something new to do, to break the pattern that was being created. It was like watching an accident happen. Tsuna was staring at the ranting with wide eyes. He knew he should probably interfere, but he couldn't help but stare.
"No! We've done enough of those missions! I'm tired of babysitting kids and weeding gardens! Or even worse, chasing that damned cat! We've had to collect it three times already! Three times! In as many days! We've been training really hard! Too hard! Give us something better! " She yelled at the Hokage.
Iruka-nii frowned angrily at the girl, while the Hokage raised an eyebrow at her. "Mah, mah, Sakura." Kakashi urged the girl to calm down.
Sasuke sighed in irritation.
Tsuna had to stop himself from mirroring him. True, they had been doing a lot D-ranks, and she was right, they had ended up with the catch-Tora-chan mission already three times this week and it was only Thursday...
And Tsuna was very glad that Kakashi finally seemed to have taken his job somewhat seriously. The man was obviously awkward and not sure how to treat them, but at least he was trying now.
“I believe that’s quite enough, genin Haruno.” Interjected the Hokage sternly. Sakura immediately fell silent and watched the old man with wide eyes. as if she only now realised what she had done. “I understand that you are feeling frustrated, but do not forget who you are talking to.”
She gulped. Everyone focused on the Hokage. The man studied Team 7 with narrowed eyes. “What do you think, Kakashi? Is your team ready for a C-rank?”
Kakashi rubbed the back of his neck nervously. “I do believe we’d be able to handle it.” The leader studied his jounin carefully. Iruka-nii pursed his lips, but didn’t say anything.
“Very well. Team 7 will accompany Tazuna-san home to Wave country and will provide security on their way there. You will leave tomorrow.” The man allowed with a resigned air. “You’re dismissed.”
Wave?
Tsuna hung back so he’d be the last of his team to leave the office. Just before he would pass through the doorway he turned back. “Hokage-sama, may I have a moment of your time?”
“How can I help you, Naruto-kun?” the Hokage asked with a gentle smile, as if their last talk hadn’t throw Tsuna’s life upside down. The heavy atmosphere from a few moments before seemed to disappear with the blink of an eye.
