Two artists |Araya x Inojin/Shikajin|

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"Eeeh?!" Inojin yelled when he heard Hokage's words. He wanted it to be a dream but it was a real nightmare. He didn't want to believe that he's going to spend following week with this guy. He didn't like him at all. He was cheater!

It was a few months ago. They met each other during the Chuunin exam. Their teams managed to pass to third round. Inojin was matched with this weird Sand guy who hides his face behind the mask. He was making fun of him. He understimared him. He... Lost to him. His annoying grin on face disappeared. It was so painful for him. He thought he could win. But what kind of person that guy was? Araya - it was his name. That boy is mysterious but totally weird for sure.
Later he could see his fight against Sarada. It was great but yeah... He was still hurt and it wasn't physically pain... It was all mentally. Sarada was amazing. She did something he couldn't do.
She exposed him to everyone. At first Inojin regretted that he didn't use his mother jutsu but after that match he was rather glad. If he had used it he would have lost even ealier. He could finally see his true body standing above them all. Araya was all stressed and insecure. He was nothing like he has imagined. That sand guy was pathetic. How could he lost to someone like him?! When Inojin understood what this guy did he was pissed off. It was pure cheating! Yamanaka promised himself that he will kick his ass in the revenge.

"We can't do it together, Hokage-sama. It won't work! I think I should go with Shikadai and Chocho! I don't want to be with this weirdo in one team!" blonde insisted but Uzumaki shook his in amusement.

"You're truly Sai's and Ino's son.. I'm sorry, Inojin. I'm sure you two will get along. I hope..." he scratched nervoulsly his cheek. "Besides... Only you can make it. You're the artists. You will be good." Hokage ensured with his kind smile.

"Yeah..." Kankurou sighted. "Araya, behave. Try not to irritate him. He isn't as calm as Shinki."

"Yes sir!" masked guy responded istantly gaining annoyed look from young Yamanaka.

Shikamaru coughted.

"Well... Inojin, please, don't be rude to him. We want you to get along. As you know, our villages are befriended. Don't ruin it with that sharp tongue of yours" he asked.

Inojin looked at him confused. He didn't need to remind him such a trivial thing! He already knew that. He wasn't happy with that but he didn't say a thing. It's just one week. He can bare with that. Blonde furrowed eyebrows.

"I know, I know. I'll try" he said and Shikamaru sighted tiredly.

Then the men gave them the details of the mission. They are going to the art gallery placed in a small village where they will be guests to the exhibition. It was said that some of paintings and sculptures were faked and the real ones were stolen. Since they're both skilled artists and ninjas they should be able to recognize original works and catch an offender.

"So good luck to you, guys!" wished happily Naruto. "I count on you. And remember... Be nice to each other!"

"Yes." Inojin responded unwillingly.

They left.

The blonde one looked at taller boy who had some scrolls, sword and one big puppet on his back. He wasn't playing attention to him at all. Or maybe he was. It was hard to tell since he has mask on his face.
Yamanaka sighted and decided to mind his own business as well. There was no indication that they would like each other.

"Hey, uh-" Inojin began. "I think we should talk."

Araya turned to him. They kept walking.

"What is that?" he asked.

"Eh... I can't tell when you're looking at me!" Yamanaka complained.

"I am" he responded. "Is that all?"