Thread: The Will of Fire: RP for VIX and Lorelai

- 33 - To say that Naruto's stomach grumbled was like saying a lion meows. It roared agonizingly loud as Tsunade bit into her last dumpling. Why'd you make us come here, Old Lady, if you were just going to eat in front of us and make us wait! His voice dropped and octave as if he were speaking to himself, rubbing his tummy which was trying to digest air at the moment. I could be having seconds of miso right now...maybe even with an extra egg... Tsunade waved her chopsticks in the air dismissively, No one said you couldn't have lunch. I'm Hokage, I have more important things to do than deal with you misfits. The two boys immediately turned to give a very pointed look at Sakura. Don't you look at me like that! She gave them a nasty glare until they flinched and looked away, anywhere but her. Making an ugly face like that will give you wrinkles. Sai's voice said from behind. What did you say?! Women, I tell yah. Shikamaru murmured to Naruto. Hehe, yeah. Before they knew it they both had welts throbbing on their arms. The Hokage paid them no mind. Shikamaru cleared his throat, still rubbing his arm. Anyway, Team 7 is now assembled, Lady Tsunade. The 5th was searching through a pile of paper and scrolls on her desk. Mi'lady? Sakura interjected. Mm? She looked up. Yes, right. Misfits and all. Anyhow. Naruto, I know you just got back but there is no time to relax this time. Naruto let out a groan. We have an assignment in. I'm putting Team Seven on it. What kind of mission? Sai inquired. Security and protection. Uurrrrrrgggghhh... Naruto groaned in protest, throwing up his hands and frowning deeply. Tsunade stared at him in mild irritation. You will escort a family of orphaned vagabonds to the neighboring land, seeing to that they settle in without hitch. UURRRRGGHHH... Sakura punched him in the same spot that time. Stop being so disrespectful! She hissed as he cradled his arm. Since the journey cuts primarily through our territory, and because their case is particularly...unique. Land of Wind is handing this one over at the Kazekage's request. Naruto perked up at that. Gaara? It is rumored that this group had some affiliation with Orochimaru. They allegedly escaped his experimentations, with the exception of the youngest female, they have been fleeing since. Orochimaru...and experimentation... Naruto's head was flooded with thoughts of Sasuke. His upset expression displaced by a wretched dismal demeanor. He shared a glance with Sakura. From her face she was thinking the same thing too. You must be thinking about Sasuke Uchiha. Sai observed of the two young ninja. You want to get intelligence on Orochimaru. Tsunade interlaced her fingers. The objective is to transport the subjects from point A to point B, but this is the reason I'm assigning Team 7 instead of a higher ranking or more experienced squad. I know I can rely on you to extract the information we need on Orochimaru, and of course Sasuke. The number will be small to keep from attracting too much attention so it'll be the four of you. Besides, I have Kakashi and Yamato on other duties at the moment. Shikamaru will lead the mission. You leave tomorrow morning to begin the journey to Sunagakura. Prepare yourselves and get some rest. Dismissed.