"All right," Sakura said, "Besides Naruto and Sasuke, who else would be good?" She was walking between Kakashi and Sasuke, with Naruto at her side.

"You already got Lee and Shikamaru big," Naruto said.

"Hyuuga Negi would also be a god choice," Sasuke said, "The byakugan's power would be useful here."

"Hey Kakashi-sensei, do you know if my other sensei is in town?" Naruto asked.

"Other sensei?" Sasuke thought. "The one who trained you between the exams?" Sasuke asked.

"Ebisu might be," Kakashi said.

"No, the perverted one who writes your favorite book," Naruto replied. Sakura and Sasuke looked a bit shocked at that statement: The one who helped make Naruto strong was a perverted writer.

"Oh, you mean Jiraiya-sama," Kakashi said.

"Yeah," Naruto said.

"He may be," Kakashi said.

"Who's he?" Sakura asked.

"Someone who made Itachi run away during his fight," Naruto replied, "He was a teammate to Orochimaru and Granny Tsunade under the Third. If he's even normal size, he'll be helpful." Sasuke recalled the man Naruto spoke of.

"So he's the one who saved Naruto then," Sasuke realized.

"Good choices," Kakashi said, "And remember not to make them too big. If one of them is fast, they'll be hard to catch."

"Where are we headed right now?" Sakura asked.

"To see Lady Tsunade and inform her of your choices," Kakashi replied as they came to the village.

High above, a clay bird was soring. A blond haired man with mouths on his hands smiled sadistically.

"Hmm," Deidara said watching the group through his eyepiece, "This looks like it's going to be a bang." With his surveillance over, he flew back to where his team mates are.

"Sasori-sama, Kisame, Itachi," Deidara said.

"You're late. What did you find?" Sasori said.

"Both the targets are together," Deidara said, "Itachi's target is about 15 feet tall. His brother is close to 12. Kakashi Hatake is 8 ft. They were walking in a guard pose, with the pink girl in the middle."

"If they are walking like that, then they know we're coming," Itachi said, "We can't assume they'll remain this size."

"So, what do you plan?" Sasori asked.

"I know the layout the best," Itachi said, "I'll sneak in while you three make a front assault."

"The girl isn't your target," Sasori said.

"Yeah, hmm," Deidara said, "I think my art will work well on them, no matter the size."

"If they know we're coming, then they will likely make an enlarged attack force to stop us," Itachi said, "Both of your art forms will be needed there."

"I like this plan," Kisame said, "And I'll be able to kill that green beast."