The Tale Of Naruto Uzumaki

Chapter 4: First Meeting with Kakashi Sensei

The Wait

Naruto: "He's late!"
Naruto sat slouched over the desk, drumming his fingers loudly. His frustration bubbled over, and he stood, pacing back and forth.
Naruto: "What kind of sensei shows up late on the first day?! I'm ready to start training! BELIEVE IT!"

Sakura (sighing): "Naruto, yelling isn't going to make him show up any faster. Just sit down and be quiet."

Naruto: "I bet he's a weirdo or something."
Naruto eyed the classroom door and grinned mischievously. He grabbed an eraser and carefully balanced it on top of the doorframe.
Sakura: "Naruto! Don't do that! What if he sees it? We'll all get in trouble!"

(Inner Sakura: "Cha! But if it works, that'd be kind of hilarious!")

Sasuke (calmly, without looking up): "A Jōnin wouldn't fall for something so stupid."
The door slid open. A man with silver hair, a face mask, and his forehead protector slanted over one eye stepped inside-and the eraser dropped squarely on his head.

Naruto: "HA! He fell for it! I got him!"
Sakura slapped her forehead, mortified.
Sakura: "I'm so sorry, Sensei! I told him not to do it!"
(Inner Sakura: "Cha! Direct hit!")
The man sighed, brushing the eraser dust off his hair.
Kakashi: "How can I put this? My first impression of this group is... you're a bunch of idiots."
Naruto froze, mouth agape. Sasuke smirked faintly.

Kakashi: "Meet me on the roof."
With a poof of smoke, Kakashi disappeared.

Introductions on the Roof
Team 7 gathered on the rooftop, the early morning breeze brushing against them. Kakashi leaned casually against the railing.
Kakashi: "Let's get started. I want to know who I'm dealing with. Introduce yourselves-your likes, dislikes, dreams for the future, and hobbies."

Sakura: "What about you, Sensei? Shouldn't you go first?"
Kakashi: "Hmm... I'm Kakashi Hatake. I have some likes and dislikes. As for my dream..." (he scratched his chin thoughtfully) "...I've never really thought about it. My hobbies? I have a lot of them."

Naruto blinked.
Naruto: "What kind of introduction is that?!"
Kakashi: "Next. Blondie, you're up."
Naruto jumped to his feet, grinning wide.
Naruto: "I'm Naruto Uzumaki! I like instant ramen, especially Ichiraku Ramen. My hobby is trying out all the different ramen flavors! And my dream..." (his grin grew even wider) "...is to become Hokage! I'm gonna be the greatest ninja in the village, and everyone will finally respect me. BELIEVE IT!"

Sakura: "Naruto, is ramen all you think about?"
Naruto (smirking): "Don't knock it till you try beating my bowl record!"
Sasuke (coolly): "I doubt your record's impressive."
Sakura: (with a sly smile) "Actually, mine's 19 bowls. What about you, Naruto?"
Naruto froze.
Naruto: "...Twelve."
Sakura laughed triumphantly.
(Inner Sakura: "Cha! I'm the Ichiraku Queen!")
Kakashi (cutting in): "Alright, next. Pinkie."
Sakura's smile faded instantly.
Sakura: "I'm Sakura Haruno. I like flowers and..." (she glanced at Sasuke and blushed) "...and fun things. My dream is to become the strongest kunoichi in the world!"
(Inner Sakura: "Cha! And maybe impress Sasuke while I'm at it!")
Kakashi: "And finally, broody boy."
Sasuke crossed his arms, his expression serious.

Sasuke: "I'm Sasuke Uchiha. I don't like much of anything, and I hate a lot of things. My goal isn't a dream-it's a reality. I will restore my clan and destroy a certain someone."
The atmosphere grew tense.
Naruto (whispering): "I really hope that 'someone' isn't me..."