'What 's up little green beasties! ' a jovial voice called over the sounds of Lee and Neji sparring while Tenten furiously worked on a fuuijutsu beside Gai.

Stopping their spar for the moment both Neji and Lee turned to see Haru walking up to them with a sunny smile. He was trailed closely by the silver-haired Kakashi who was reading that porn novel again stoically. It was a little strange to see Haru without his white coat on, but he was grinning and cheerful as usual.

'My friends Haru and Kakashi, ' Gai announced grinning brightly at the two figures who made their way over to them easily enough.

'Gai, ' Kakashi greeted in a neutral voice, not budging when Gai wailed about his cool attitude as was their usual greeting to each other.

'Hey, green beast, ' Haru said and lightly punched Gai on the arm before he looked over to the three genins watching him with interest, 'hey baby genin, ready for some training! '