Team 8 Formed!

The next day, all of the new Genin are asked to meet on top of the Hokage mansion, for the teams to be assigned. Naruto, accompanied by Daichi, opens with a speech.

"Before we begin, I would like to announce that I am appointing Sarada Uchiha to assign these teams, instead of myself. She will tell you who is on what team, what your squad number is, and who your Jonin will be."

Sarada steps up, and pulls out a list, and begins reading.

"As per tradition, formation Ino-Shika-Cho will be Team 10. Your squad leader will be Iwabee Yuino."

Sarada points to the un-named 3 who passed before continuing.

"You 3 will be Team 4, led by Metal Lee. Namaru Uchiha, Arekkusu Tsurara, and Daichi Uzumaki will form Team 8."

Chino fires off.

"Daichi? Why Daichi? He didn't pass. Why isn't it Osawa?"

Sarada hangs her head, and sighs.

"Osawa called ahead and said he wasn't going to be here today, so he won't be able to join your team. That is why we dragged out a student from the academy, that student being Daichi. He's the only one of his team who tried to get the bell. While, yes, he left his comrades behind, they didn't even try to catch him, so they are just as guilty. So far, he is showing the most promise. He has agreed to be nicer, as long as you guys are nice in return."

Chino crosses his arms, and begins muttering to himself. Namaru, on the other hand, speaks up and throws everyone off-guard.

"Fine. I'll agree to these terms, but I have terms of my own. Only one, in fact. Don't get in our way, and we'll get along just fine."

This comment angers Daichi, and he fires off at Namaru.

"You weren't exactly my first choice, Uchiha, but your team was the only availabe one to join, so I hesitantly accepted. Let's just get through the Genin rank that way we don't have to work together anymore, since we'll be Chunin, and able to go on missions alone. Deal?"

Namaru shrugs.

"I guess, just remember what I said."

Daichi rolls his eyes and joins his team before Chino swings at him, but is stopped dead in his tracks without being touched. Namaru and Osawa turn to see a long shadow leading from Chino to a familiar figure. Sarada sees this, as well, and speaks up.

"Team 8, meet your sensei: Shikadai Nara. Had you let me finish earlier, you would have been told this ahead of time. Believe me when I say, he is the best choice to lead you 3. With his strategy and intellect, there is no one more suited."

Sarada turns to face all of the new Genin, once more, before continuing.

"You all will go with your leaders. Afterward, they will tell you what follows."

Sarada dismissed the new teams, and Shikadai leads his squad to the top of a moving train, and begins.

"So. If we're going to work with each other, we will need to know each other. Meaning, we will start with introductions. I'll go first, Then we'll go from my left to right. I am Shikadai Nara, future head of the Nara Clan, and once I get you 3 to Chunin, I can go serve the next Hokage as her assistant, who, as you all know, is having her inauguration ceremony tomorrow. Chocho Akimichi will fill my place until then. I am a master of not only Shadow Manipulation, but also Wind Style. I like gaming, and you will find I do a lot of it in downtime on missions. While I'm definitely not near as lazy as my father, I still don't like deaing with things that are overly troublesome, so try not to fight too much, because eventually I'll let it happen, and Diachi will die. Now don't you go getting upset, either, Daichi, becuse you know it's true. These two are way out of your league."

Daichi crosses his arms and sulks, and Shikadai continues.

"Speaking of you, Daichi, it's your turn."

Daichi sits up and begins to speak.

"I'm Daichi Uzumaki. I'm the grandson of the 7th Hokage, and really don't care. Let's see...I hate Uchiha's and even my own family. Like my father I despise the position of Hokage, and quite frankly, the Hokage just sits in his office all day doing nothing but writing on paper. He's not out fighting to make the Ninja world safer. We'd be just as well without him. I only like one thing, and that's cold soba."

Shikadai raises an eyebrow before continuing.

"Okay, then. That wasn't...exactly...what I had in mind, but I guess it'll suffice. Next."

Chino begins speaking next.

"I am Arekkusu Tsurara. My friends call me Chino. I was born in the Cloud Village, and am, openly, the Jinchuuriki of the 2 Tails, Matatabi. She was sealed in me when I was 5. The reason as to why was never said, so I live with it trying to talk to me. Her and I can carry on a decent conversation, but I really can't do anything else when it comes down to a bond with her. My family Kekkei Genkai is Tsurara Ice Release. It allows me to create weapons out of a strengthened version of standard Ice Release. I'm also proficient in Fire Style, Wind Style, and another secret technique I don't like using, so I don't and wouId rather not discuss it. I like making friends, and once you're my friend, it's a lifetime deal. I don't like people messing with my friends. Do them wrong, you've done me wrong, and then you deal with us both."

Shikadai shrugs.

"Alright, then. Next?"

Namaru doesn't budge to look at his team mates. Instead he just talks.

"I'm Namaru Uchiha. Not much is known of me nor is to BE known of me. People only like me for my fame, I don't trust easily, and if I DO trust you, you better not do anything to jeopardize it. I like very few things, those being my friends and family. I strongly dislike those who get in my way in a fight. Only one person here knows remotely anything about me, and he's keeping his mouth shut, or I can make him not know anything."

Shikadai sighs and shakes his head before speaking to himself.

'This is going to be harder than I thought.'

He returns his gaze to his team, and begins speaking.

"Tomorrow, after the 8th Hokage's inauguration, we will meet up, and go do a mission provided by her. Until then, we're going to go do this mission provided by Lord 7th. You guys are lucky. It's a C-Rank. For your first mission, this means a lot. C-Rank mission aren't usually given unless you're a very experienced Genin, or a Chunin. Naruto must have a lot of faith in you. Granted, C-rank missions are usually either bodyguarding or hunting, but one is never given as a first mission. This one happens to be bodyguarding. Our client will be here soon, so let's go to the gate."

The Genin nod, and the team jumps off the train. They all land the jump, and hurry to the gate. They arrive shortly before their client, who begins speaking.

"Wow. This place bring back memories."

He turns to see the young squad standing before him, and behind them, their Sensei. The man continues.

"I am so sorry. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Inari. My grandfather was here many years ago for an escort from some Genin, just like you 3. One of those Genin was your current Hokage, Naruto. When I called, he said he had the perfect team of Genin for the job. I, honestly, thought he was joking when he said Genin, but now that I'm here, I see he was serious. No matter. This is only an escort, anyway. I was in the Land of Fire, and was ambused by some bandits. I managed to escape and lose them, but that doesn't mean they aren't still after me. So, I called upon the Leaf Village to safely help me back to the border of the Land of Waves. I figured if I had any Leaf Ninja with me, no one would try to attack me."

Shikadai jumps in.

"I wouldn't bet on that. Remember my team are Genin. If the enemy is able to tell, they might get too confident, and end up dead. These 3 are powerful. 2 of them are probably at Chunin level. The enemy wouldn't know what hit them. Regardless, you won't get a single scratch, that I can promise. Shall we head out now?"

Inari nods, and the 5 set off toward the land of waves. Along the way, Inari strikes up a conversation.

"So, what are all of your names?"

Shikadai is the first to respond.

"Well, I'm Shikadai Nara, and these 3 are Chino Tsurara, Daichi Uzumaki, and Namaru Uchiha."

Inari raises an eyebrow with a couple questions.

"I'm sorry, but did you just say Uzumaki and Uchiha? Like Naruto and Sasuke?"

Shikadai nods before responding.

"Yep. Those 2 are the grandsons of Naruto and Sasuke."

Inari chuckles.

"Wow. You're grandpas escorted my grandpa, and now it's continuing with the grandson generation. Isn't that funny?"

Daichi begins to chuckle as he responds.

"Yeah, I guess it is."

They all fall silent after a quick chuckle, and continue their journey.