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I couldn't help but let a small giggle out. He desperately needed help, he just won't admit it.

Sasuke looked at me with irritation. Crap, he caught me laughing at him. I quickly stood up and walked up the tree, I think it's time for me to, uh, train.

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Sakura and I stood on the bridge watching over the old man. I really don't want to be rude to the man, but I forgot his band and I think it'll be rude to ask for his name now. They were building this bridge in secret so we had to be quiet and careful to not get caught. I leaned against the railing of the bridge as I looked off to the side.

"Where's the weird blonde kid and the one with attitude?" The old man spoke as he was carrying a metal beam on his shoulder. Is he talking about Sasuke and Naruto?

"They're training, climbing trees." Sakura responses. He looked at her then at me.

"Too tough for you two?" He asked. I snorted as Sakura "hm" at him. "No. In fact, we were the best. That's why the sensei sent us to guard you." He squint his eyes at us.

"You're joking."

I could feel a vein popping out of my forehead at his comment. Sakura growled angrily at him. We are not just some weak women. Well, Sakura is a different story, but still we are not weak! Old man and his old generation, we are protecting you I hope I don't "accidentally" let you die.

A man walked up to him and called him out. I decided to stop laying back and help out with moving the metal beams around. Now I'm not the strongest, but I will try to carry as many as I can to the working men. I can only carry two at a time, no worries as long I can help it'll be good. I wiped the dirt off my gloves hands a looked up to see the old man walking away.

I guess it's time to go.

It was getting dark now that I noticed my surrounding as we walked through town. Everything looked so run down. We were walking around to get food for dinner tonight. A boy ran past us with food he stolen and disappear in an alley way. I stopped in my tracks as I saw two boys sitting on a cardboard box. They looked up at me, fear in their eyes.

"It's going to get cold out here, you know." I spoke to which they looked down. I sighed and I clipped my cloak. I toss it on top of the two boys. They looked up at me with a small blush and twinkles in their eyes.

They looked so happy.

I walked away from the two boys as they bow to me and said their thanks. Great, now I have to use my backup cloak. I sighed and almost stumbled as something ran into me. I looked down to see another small kid, candy in their hand. I sighed and started to take off my yukata, only to give it to the kid.

"If you sell this, you'll be able to get money for some food. Don't need you starving now." I gave her a closed eye smile, though she couldn't really see my smile since I had my mask on.

Tear clouded the corner of her eyes as she quickly yelled a thank you and ran away. Great, now I'm in my body suit almost bare. My sword was strapped to my back, all safe and sound. I looked forward to see that I have lost them. I sighed and began to walk towards the house, alone.

Man, it's starting to get dark quickly! I just want to get there and sleep!

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I sighed as I finally made it in front of the house. I may or may not have gotten lost a couple of times. All that matters is that I'm finally here. I opened the door and closed it behind as I made my way to the kitchen, where the dinning room was also located. I stepped in to see Naruto and Sasuke throwing up.

Well, isn't that a nice sight to see.

Everybody snapped their head to me. Naruto quickly stood up and pointed at me.

"Who are you and how did you get in!?" He yelled. My eyes widen in shock and I hanged my head low.

"My own teammates doesn't even recognized me..." I moped. Kakashi looked at me with a closed eye smile.
"Ah, did you get lost Rena?" I nodded as two of my three teammates screamed in surprise.

"You're Rena!?" Screech Sakura as Naruto and Sasuke had a blush on their cheeks, Sasuke's less visible. I scratched my right cheek with my pointer finger, a bead of sweat going down the side of my forehead.

"Y-yes..? You guys h-have seen my face before r-remember?" I stuttered letting a small nervous laugh out.

"Wait, you're really a girl?" Naruto asked.

I bow my head down and sulk. "I really am forgetful..." I mumbled as I walked towards the table grabbing a piece of bread. In a swift move, I have ate the bread.

"Yes, I'm okay and safe. No, I was not robbed at all, I gave my cloak and yukata away to some kids, thanks for asking." I spoke in a bitter tone which made almost everyone flinch. My eyes widen and I slapped my hand over my covered mouth.

Shit, I forgot to take my medicine...

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