Chapter 52: chapter 45
Chapter 45
Sakura looked puzzled. In the past months, she rarely understood the meaning behind his words. After the incident at the border of the Land of Water, the fight had taught her a valuable life lesson.
Since then, her worldview had changed, and she devoted herself to training. She became less loud and annoying than before, and Naruto really appreciated her for the changes she had made.
He no longer mocked her, understanding that she was striving to become strong despite her initial weakness.
They were all waiting for their sensei to arrive. They didn't know who he was, and soon a figure appeared among them. All of them looked at him, recognizing a special Jonin in their midst.
They instantly realized that this man was their new team leader – Yamato, the wood-style user. He sized them up, having an excellent mission record. When Tsunade assigned him to this team, he took full responsibility for it.
Sai and Sakura also gazed at him, understanding that he was going to be their new team leader.
"Hello, Yamato-san. How have you been?" Naruto spoke to him.
"Naruto…" Yamato replied. He was specifically chosen for this team because of Naruto. Neither he nor the Hokage knew that Naruto had full control over his bijuu.
The wood style was known for suppressing bijuu chakra, but Naruto hadn't disclosed this. Sakura, on the other hand, had seen him use his full Kurama chakra mode, but she didn't understand it. In her opinion, it was just Naruto's jutsu.
"I'm doing well," Yamato answered.
Observing the interaction between Naruto and their new sensei, Sakura inquired, "Naruto, do you know him?"
"Yes, we've met once before," Naruto told her, and she nodded.
Yamato cleared his throat, "My name is Yamato. I'm a special Jonin, and from now on, I will be your new team leader." After his introduction, Sai and Sakura also introduced themselves.
After some conversation, Yamato said, "Let's go. We have a mission to complete. We'll reach the Tenchi Bridge in two days." They all nodded, having already packed for the mission. Soon, they set off.
During the journey, there was silence among them. Naruto broke it by saying to Sakura, "I think we're going to meet Sasuke."
Hearing his words, her heart skipped a beat. The reason she trained so hard was to survive and meet Sasuke-kun. She looked at Naruto, her eyes filled with hope. She never doubted Naruto, but her heart couldn't stay calm. She asked, "How do you know?"
"I don't know, but it's a hunch," he replied.
Sai overheard their conversation and remarked, "Sasuke is a traitor to Konoha. Why do you care about him?" He spoke as he had been instructed by Danzo.
The atmosphere grew tense at his words. Sakura's mood turned somber as she looked at Sai. "If you don't know about him, don't speak about him," she told him sternly.
She had become less violent recently, and while her opinion of Sai was never positive, it had worsened.
"Let's not discuss unnecessary things," Yamato interjected. He bore the responsibility of the team, and in his view, they weren't doing well. One didn't care, the second struggled with words, and the third had temper issues. He was already getting a headache from his new team after only a few hours.
They quieted down at Yamato's words.
"I don't know why she's so angry. I just told her the truth," Sai muttered, but everyone heard him.
"You," Sakura's scowl deepened. She wanted to punch him, but she restrained herself. She was holding back her old violent tendencies. She had a lower opinion of Sai from the start, and now it had worsened.
"Don't speak unnecessarily," Yamato said, putting an end to the tension. He had to manage the team, and in his opinion, they were far from functioning well.
Hearing his words, both Sai and Sakura fell silent. Naruto chuckled, finding their interaction amusing. Seeing Sakura's glare, he laughed a bit more.
Knowing Naruto wouldn't stop teasing her, Sakura remained silent, and they continued their journey.
As night fell, the team stopped by a riverbank. The water was pure, allowing them to see the pebbles beneath the surface.
They washed their faces, seeking refreshment after a full day of travel. They were deep in the forest, and they retrieved food from a scroll. Seated around a campfire on wooden logs, they ate.
"This is the best," Naruto said while enjoying a piece of meat. Memories of his days with his previous team surfaced, recalling moments when they sat like this, chatting and eating during their travels to the Land of Waves' capital.
After eating, Yamato stood up, moving to an open area. He began forming hand signs, placing his hands on the ground. The ground trembled, and wood emerged, intertwining to create a one-story house with four rooms.
He admired his handiwork. Crafting architecture with his wood style was one of his hobbies.
All of them gazed at the wooden house in amazement. Witnessing a house rise from the ground was fascinating up close.
"This is the First Hokage's wood style," Sakura remarked.
"Yes," Yamato confirmed.
With that, they entered their respective rooms for the night.
The next day, they reached a massive bridge with a deep ravine below, connecting two lands. On one side, a dense forest stretched, while on the other, another dense forest spread.
Naruto, Sakura, and Sai stood before Yamato, who had transformed into Sasori.
"Deepen your voice a bit more, sensei," Sakura advised.
Yamato cleared his throat and spoke in a deep, hoarse voice, "Is this okay?"
"Yes, you sound just like him. No one will realize you're not the real Sasori," Sakura assured.
Yamato, disguised as Sasori, and the three of them concealed themselves in the bushes, waiting for the spy to emerge.
Soon, a silhouette emerged from the dense forest. The figure moved slowly, eventually stepping onto the bridge and standing in the middle.
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