The Changed Tales Of A Gutsy Ninja (On Hiatus)

Chapter 14

Third Person POV ~

Next Day ~

Naruto had woken up early like everyday and had gone to gym for working out and practicing his Katas. He was on his third Kata when Kakashi entered the gym. Not entirely surprised by each others presence in early morning at the empty gym, they nodded to each other and muttered a soft "Ohayo" in greeting.

After a satisfying workout they both decided to do a light spar. That's how Sai and Yamato found the duo, kicking punching and dodging.

A greeting was muttered. By mutual consent, they took turns in sparing one another.

"Where's Sakura-chan?"

"Still sleeping, she is not an early riser."

"Ah."

They shrugged, it was fine. Everyone had their own timing for workout and she was a perfectly fit and capable Kunoichi. She would work on her own time. None of them had planned for meeting in morning anyway, it was a surprise they were present almost at the same time.

Satisfied with their morning sweat, the men retreated to their rooms. They had asked Sai to wake Sakura up and to meet the others in an hour downstairs.

An hour later the squad of freshly cleaned and dressed Konoha ninjas were lurking in the streets, looking for a restaurant or café. They had decided they'd go out today for breakfast and lunch and would return to their inn for dinner.

Sakura had adorned a cute red mock neck short sleeve top, paired with white thigh length skirt. She had set her weapon pouch around her waist belt. Usual ninja sandals. Her Hitai-ate like always was worn like a headband.

Sai had worn a dark grey 3/4th length T-shirt and his usual black ANBU pants. He was carrying his tanto like usual and his weapons were also kept in the same fashion. His Hitai-ate like always was on his forehead and same ninja sandals.

Yamato was dressed like usual just not his Jounin vest and instead of his usual blue shirt, he was wearing a dark brown one.

Kakashi was the one with no change in clothes apart from the lack of his vest.

Naruto was wearing a full sleeve white button up shirt whose sleeves he had folded till elbows. Paired up with dark grey joggers. His usual ninja sandals. He had worn an orange colored finger less glove on his right hand. He had his Hitai-ate around his neck and weapons in usual places. Hair in usual low ponytail.

All in all the group from Konoha was looking really good.

They found a small café around the third corner in which they had a satisfying breakfast. They roamed in the market enjoying their self proclaimed 'well deserved' vacation.

"Oi Sai, I think I heard someone talk about an art gallery. Wanna go tteba?" Naruto asked.

"Yes of course." Sai answered, for once real spark of excitement in his monotonous voice. No one had cared to ask him where he would like to go. He felt warmth in his stomach by such a small gesture. Maybe Dickless did genuinely want to spend time with him.

"You guys comin'?" Naruto asked the remaining members of the group.

"Maa I'll lurk around more. You two continue." Kakashi answered shrugging, eye firmly set on his book.

"Me too." Yamato shrugged.

"I'll pass, there were these plants used for poisons I saw which are not available in Konoha that I want to get." Sakura said excited.