Aki, Fuyu, Haru, Natsu | Sasuke Uchiha ♥ Story |

Fuyu 03.

Fuyu 03

“Kakashi. Nagare. I understand that you gave your students their Chunin applications 2 days ago, correct?”

Nagare and Kakashi nodded simultaneously to Sandaime's question.

“Your students are more than ready to participate in the Chunin exams individually. But as for teamwork.” Sandaime paused, taking in a deep breath “I don't feel they're ready in that sense.”

“Excuse me, Hokage Sama, but how could you say so if you've never watched them work together?” Kakashi objected “Things might be rocky, yes, but that doesn't mean it's impossible for them to work as a team.”

“Kakashi.” Nagare whispered, attempting to gain his attention but failing.

“In my mind.” Kakashi continued “This team is the only one I would ever approve to participate in the chunin exams.”

Sandaime took in a deep breath, letting out a large puff of smoke before looking back up at the two Jonin that stood before him/ “Very well Kakashi. I trust your decision.”

An invisible smile formed under Kakashi's mask. “Thank you, Hokage Sama.” he replied, bowing slightly.

“You both can leave.” Sandaime responded, turning around to peer out the series of windows behind him.

The door slowly open and shut quietly, signaling that the two Jonin did as they were told.

Only time will tell. Sandaime thought to himself, watching the few orange and red leafs gently flow in the Winter breeze.

*~*

“Oi, Kakashi.” Nagare called, trailing after his fellow Jonin, with his Nin-kin, Masuru, following closely. “Don't you think we should think about what the Hokage said? Even for a minute?”

“There's no point.” Kakashi replied, continuing his stride. “Don't you have faith in your Genin?”

“I have faith in my Genin, yes. Just not yours.” he replied.

Kakashi stopped mid-step before turning around to face Nagare. “What do you mean by that?” he asked in a quiet voice.

“I'm sure you've noticed this, your team doesn't flow well. On top of that, they're constantly bickering with mine.”

“That's fine. In the Chunin exams, they'll be in groups of 3 not 6.” Kakashi replied, preparing to continue his journey home.

“Then what about Soma and Sasuke?” Nagare asked, causing Kakashi to stop mid-step once again. “You know what happened between them earlier today. Then what happened to them when we escorted Tazuna.” he paused “it's obvious something'll happened during the Chunin exams.”

Kakashi took in a silent breath as a light gust of wind blew past the two Jonin and nin-kin. “Naruto, Sakura, Fuyu and Ritsu will be there to keep an eye on them both, I'm sure.”

“Damn it, Kakashi!” Nagare exclaimed “You can't keep depending on those kids. They might be smart and determined, but those two qualities won't ensure them success!”

“Soma and Sasuke almost killed each other during that mission, and now you want to give them the possibility of killing each other during the Chunin exams!”

“Every shinobi has to counter that.” Kakashi responded quietly. “That's how we grow and learn.”

“Learning by dying?”

“I didn't tell you to submit your team in the Chunin exams, did I Nagare?” Kakashi questioned “Then I refuse to speak of this any longer. If you feel like this is too much of a risk, then please do explain to your team that you don't want them participating-”