Hokage Office
The third Hokage sat in his chair behind the seat with towering paperwork.
" Just an hour ago Uzumaki Naruto broke into this very office to steal the fake scroll of seals.
My plan to test him has been going according to plan. To make sure nothing is astray I will assign a squad to follow."
There were no murmurs or anyone speaking up as a looked around.
" Team Ro will follow Naruto and observe his actions. You will not take any actions unless the situation has become dire. Tiger stay behind for further instructions"
"Yes, Hokage-sama" I replied.
While my squad start following the orders and the others left to their duties, I was left alone in the office with the 3rd Hokage, the god of shinobi.
While I may have read the manga and watched the anime, it has been along time ago. While I don't remember any of Yamato's memories, I can still recall what I know about him.
Sarutobi Hiruzen- Third Hokage
Student of the second
Master of five chakra natures
Knows all the jutsus in the village
And an old man who can't be decisive in his second term .
" Take off your mask, Tenzo" the third Hokage ordered me and interrupting my thoughts.
I followed his orders and took off my mask.
The third Hokage turns to the window looking out at the village
"Tenzo, I know you've been in ambush for your whole life.From root to my Anbu, you have proven your royalty with your actions.
At first I hoped Kakashi could come out of his own darkness to help guide the new generation, he has failed to achieve at least a semblance of good result.
As such, I have to rethink of who I choose to guide Sasuke and Naruto. You have worked with Itachi in the past. While it wasn't long you have learned the characteristics of the Uchihas and what they excel at during your time in the anbu.
As for little Naruto, you know of his status as the Nine tails Jinchuriki. With your wood release I know you can contain it if it tries to break out. You have not to worry. Both Jiriaya and I have checked Minato's work on the seal. Rest assured it will not fail.
After this mission you will be know as Yamato and lead team 7. You can deduce the two members already. For the third I've chosen Sakura Haruno. She will be a bridge between the other two.
Remember Yamato, In the place where leaves dance... the fire burns….
Lead the next generation well Yamato. The will of fire shall help guide you."
As he finished speaking he turns and look me into my eyes.
It was an order. I have no choice but to agree.
" Yes sir. I, Yamato will lead team 7 as per your orders."
The third Hokage smiled " Good. Now go catch up with your squad as this will be your last mission together for the foreseeable future."
I shunshined to the roof and start roof hopping with the help of muscle memory. I catch up in no time with Team Ro who are observing Naruto practicing shadowclone jutsu.
I ordered " status report"
Cat replied " he has been here for the past hour practicing the shadowclone jutsu with no success so far. There has been no movement around a mile of this location which begs the question."
"What question" I replied curtly as I was curious to see what Cat or should I say Yugao Uzuki.
She replied " We already investigated that it was Mizuki who's intention was to steal the scroll. So why is he still not here. It has been 2 hours since the jinchuriki stole the scroll. And hokage-sama has ordered the search of him more than an hour ago."
I frowned at the question she asked.
" just follow Hokage-sama's orders. We'll find out about the whys and the whats at the end of our mission"
As I finished I leapt to another tree to observe Naruto.
He was just like I remember. Bright orange clothes, three whiskers on each cheek and his bright sunny yellow hair.
Another hour passed and we detected a person coming towards the clearing.
The person stood on the branch and yelled….
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I know I'm not updating the story regularly as I promised. I've been busy with my studies and exams which I failed and currently in a lot of trouble with my brother. Trying to find out a way to repeat tge failed subjects.🥹🥹🥹