The Five Man Team Chapter 1, a naruto fanfic

Don't think the summery does this justice... I rewitten it so many times so i'm going to write a fuller one in her...

Full summary: This was supposed to be an experimental team created by the Hokage but they became so much more. They became family. They became the illusionist, the medic, the fighter, and the defender. Watch as they learn what it means to be a ninja. Now that family is threatened The chunin exam is coming up. A bet that was made by a close friend is now in play. If she doesn't make chunin...she'll never be part of that family again...

Originally this was supposed to be call The illusionist the medic the fighter the defender...but that's a long ass name so I summed it up into The Five man team...it could have been four but i can't ignore kakashi now can i?

I think not.

So without any further delays i bring you The story (Got too lazy to type the name but not lazy enough to type out this long explanation as to why i didn't type out the name)

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any of the other characters. Or posters...or plushies...i have a friend that has a kakashi plushie but i don't have one :( i want a naruto plushie!

Chapter 1: The team

Quiet…

Warm…

It was like she was in a meadow or a clearing. The stream from the waterfall moved gently through the earth. She couldn't help but smile as she took it all in. the warmth of the sun beating on. She looked around at the flowers. The smell they gave out was breathtaking. She took a deep breath and held it until she couldn't anymore. She closed her eyes and fell backwards onto the ground. It didn't hurt. No, it was like the ground was made of extra soft material in order to keep her safe. Seconds passed…minutes passed. She opened her eyes and stared at the gentle stream of water. She stood slowly. Her eyes never leaving the stream. One foot was placed in front of the other as she walked towards the stream. She kneeled down in front of it and placed her hand in it.

Warm. It was so warm. All fear and hesitation she had were gone as she plunged head first into the water. It was quiet underneath the water. Not even the sound of the waterfall could be heard. And it was warm. It was like a blanket had been thrown over her during the winter time. No, it was like sitting by the fireplace with family during the winter time. A warm warmth that comes from being with the people you love. That's what it felt like.

She resurfaced. The waterfall made its presence known to her by the sound of its loud roaring. She couldn't look away from it. It was tall, so tall that she couldn't see the top of it. And then there was the base. Something some sort of attraction was pulling…pushing her to go close to the base of the waterfall. She wanted to go over there, to find out what was pulling her towards the waterfall. Yet every time she decides to go questions pops up in her head.

Why is it pulling her towards it?

Will it be good for her?

Will it be bad for her?

Will it harm or help her?

Should she go?

Should she stay here?

Try as she might she couldn't answer those questions. It didn't feel bad, the pulling, she would try to reason with herself. And yet that did nothing to calm her fears. The water, with all its warmth, couldn't stop the tidal wave that was going on inside of her. She needed to calm down. She needed to calm down fast or she would drown in the water that so gently pulled her in. She could do it. Just like when she walked over here. She didn't know what she would feel when she put her hand in the water…she just did.

And so she just 'will' again. One arm raised high in the sky then crash down towards the water. The other one did the same. She kicked her feet. She was swimming. She was swimming toward the base of the water fall. Her heart was beating a mile a minute but it didn't stop her. No she wouldn't be stopped this time. She'll make it to the waterfall.

She was almost to the waterfall when she felt a gentle nudge, like someone was shaking her, gently like they were walking on egg shells. She stopped swimming. She was nudge again. And then she heard it. It was a voice calling out a name. Not just any name. No it was calling out her name.

Hinata

She heard it as clear as day. And then she woke up.

The waterfall forgotten.

Hinata opened her eyes. In front of her was the mirror image of her father, only as a girl, and a lot shorter. Hanabi was everything she was not. Strong, confident, just like her father. Hanabi raised a brow and cocked her head to the side. Hinata shook her head and smiled. Hanabi narrowed her eyes but kept her mouth shut. For that Hinata was thankful.

"Hanabi-chan not to sound rude or anything…"

"You want to know why I interrupted you're meditation time?"

Hinata nodded glade they were on the same page. They were always on the same page.

"If you meditated any longer you would have miss your team selection…" Hanabi trailed off. Hinata sat silently watching the face of her little sister. Emotions, mainly confusion were all over her face. It was strange to see so many emotions on her sister's face. Her sister was really good at hiding what she felt. Not that it mattered, but still…

It was another thing she got from her father that she, herself, did not.

"I initially came in her to get you up and ready for your team selections. However upon entering your room I notice a change in your chakra it was fluctuating slightly. I was unsure as to the cause of it so woke you just to be on the safe side."

Hinata thanked her sister. While she too was unsure of the reason her chakra would fluctuate, she was glade that she was woken before something bad could happen. And let's not forget her team selections today. Hanabi backed away from Hinata as she swung her legs over the edge on her bed. She watched as Hinata hopped off the bed with narrowed eyes. That didn't go unnoticed by Hinata.

"What is it Hanabi-chan?" Hinata ask, her voice barely above a whisper.

Hanabi shook her head.

"Nothing…it's just something seems different about you…never the mind go get ready for the academy I'll bring some clothes out for you." Hinata smiled at her sister and made her way to the bathroom.

The bathroom was circular in shape. It had dark blue tile flooring with a softer blue for wall paint. In the middle of the bathroom was a rather large circular bath. The curtain hiding the inside of the bath was light blue at the top and as it went down to become darker. Hinata pushed the curtain to the side and turned on the water. The water filled the tube. Hinata couldn't help but compare it to the water in her dream. The dream water was bluer and it felt better.

As the tube filled, Hinata went over to the sink. She stared at her mirror noticing the difference between her and her sister. She gave herself a small smile before cutting the water on. She washed her face and brushed her teeth before cutting the water off. She gave herself another smile, only a tab bit bigger than the last one. She turned the water off on the tub.

She let out a happy sigh as she relaxed into the water. She cursed herself for the prolong meditation, it kept her from this. She sighed, this one not so happily, as she started to wash up. When she finished Hinata looked around for a towel. It was one hanging on the pole the curtains were on. She narrowed her eyes at the towel for she didn't bring it in with her.

Not only that but there was another presence in the room with her.

"Hanabi-chan…you know I don't like it when you enter with me in the bath." Hinata whispered with her soft voice.

"Sorry I thought you would be needing a towel so I brought one."

By the time Hanabi spoke, Hinata already had the towel around her and was stepping out the bath. She pulled the plug out the tube and the water slowly but surely disappeared.

"Thank you Hanabi-chan."

Hanabi nodded her head and left the bathroom. Hinata dried off and left as well. She came into her room to see her usual wear out on her bed. Hanabi was sitting at her desk facing the walls as if something interesting was on there. Hinata smiled and covered her out before giggling. She giggled some more when she notice the change in Hanabi emotions. Shaking her head she got dressed. She put on a black mesh top, and black ninja slacks. Over her top was her usual winter like jacket.

"I'm leaving Hanabi-chan." Hinata spoke.

Hanabi nodded and they walked towards the Hyuuga entrance together. Hanabi stopped Hinata before she continued on her way. Hinata raised a brow at her sister strange actions.

"I just wanted to say that any team you end up on will be lucky to have you."

Hinata smiled and thanked her sister.

"Another thing…just because you are nothing like me or father doesn't mean you are nothing like mother. Mother may not be father but she was strong as well Hinata-nee-chan don't forget that."

Hinata gave her sister a hug. Tears were in her eyes but they didn't fall.

"Hai, I will."

Hinata left the compound ready for her team selection. Ready for the first day of her new life. And Hanabi watch her leave. And Hanabi couldn't help but admire how strong her older sister really was.

She became a turtle as she walked through the crowded streets of Konoha. Again Hinata couldn't help but wish Kurenai was still there to walk her to the academy. She was happy for the woman for becoming a jounin, and yet as a jounin Kurenai would have even harder job. Walking her to and from the academy hardly seems like a job fit for a jounin, even if she was in line to become the heiress.

Hinata entered the academy. Fear and sadness was just oozing from her. As she entered Iruka class she kept her head down and made her way to her seat. She couldn't look at the class. Yeah everyone there was happy and talking with their friends but it wasn't the same. Someone was missing. And that someone was a blond haired, orange jumpsuit wearing, prankster, knucklehead ninja, named…

"Naruto."

Hinata head shot up as she heard the name of her long time crush. Not only that but she could feel it, feel him. There he stood in all his glory at the front of the classroom. On his head resting proudly was the Konoha Hitai-ate. Hinata smiled down at her crush.

"Hey guys." Naruto shouted.

"Why are you here didn't you fail?" Shikamaru asked.

Naruto motioned towards his Hitai-ate, "I was given a make-up test."

Shikamaru nodded. He then put his head on the desk to take a nap. Hinata for her part had no trouble hearing the conversation. And she couldn't help but see the lie in his answer. Hinata shook her head and smiled.

Who cares if he doesn't tell us the truth, he's here, he passed, and maybe…just maybe he could be on my team, Hinata thought as she pushed her hands together. A blush formed on her face as she went back to staring at her crush.

A shiver went down her spine. Hinata turned her head to the door just in time to see Ino and Sakura barging through it. Sakura was able to squeeze through it first. She ran across the room knocking Naruto over and sat down next to Sasuke. A large smile on her face.

"Cha Ino true love conquers all." she shouted raising the peace sign.

"More like that big forehead of yours blindsided me on our way over here." Ino shouted back.

"What was that Ino-pig?" Sakura shouted.

"Yeah Sakura forehead isn't even all that big." Naruto shouted.

"Shut up Naruto no baka." Sakura screamed at him.

Hinata looked down. It upset her that Naruto didn't like her back, but it upsets her more that his crush did nothing but belittle. Why couldn't he like her back? Why couldn't he see her?

Maybe when we're on the same team…

Another shiver, Iruka entered the class room.

"Alright class quiet down." He said.

No one listened.

"SHUT UP." He shouted.

No one talked.

"Now I would just like to say congratulations to all of you guys. I am very proud to be you guys' teacher. Know, as a genin, you guys will have more responsibility on your hand. As a genin you guys are now showing other villages just how good Konoha is. And know this as a ninja you will now have to look underneath the underneath. Not everything is as its say it is in the ninja world and nothing is black and white."

Iruka smiled at the future of Konoha.

"With that being said lets start the team selections team one…"

"Team seven due to unorthodox reason you guys will go last. Team eight you guys are Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, and Ami Akimicha. Team nine is still in session so team ten you guys are Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi, and Ino Yamanaka…"

"No why me?" Ino screamed.

"Troublesome it's because our parents work so well together."

Ino sighed and placed her head on the desk.

"Yes now on to team seven. You guys are Sakura…Naruto…"

"Yay" Naruto shouted standing up in his seat.

"No" Sakura shouted, thumping her head on the desk.

"…Sasuke…"

"Yay true love conquers all" Sakura shouted raising her head.

"No" Naruto groaned and placed head on the desk.

"…And Hinata."

"What!" The fan girls in the class shouted while glaring at Hinata.

"How is that possible we already have a girl on the team Iruka-sensei?" Sakura questioned with her hand in the air.

Iruka sighed. "Team seven is basically an experiment that the Hokage has put together, along with the fact that there is an odd number of graduates this year. If not for this experiment team someone would have had to wait another year before being placed on a genin team."

"I guess you lucked out huh Naruto?" Kiba shouted across the class. Everyone save a few people started laughing. Iruka was one of the people who weren't. He was looking down at the people who were. Hinata was also someone who wasn't laughing. She had a frown on her face as she watched the fake smile on Naruto face disappear. Sasuke wasn't laughing as well. He was too busy brooding to laugh. And Naruto…

"Hehe guys come on." Naruto said rubbing the back of his head sheepishly. He threw his head back and let out a small laugh, "Even being held back couldn't keep me from becoming Hokage."

"Yeah like you can every become Hokage." Someone on team one said. Laughter ran throughout the classroom.

"Class quiet down." Iruka shouted at them, "Now meet back here after lunch break to meet your new sensei."

Everyone began to file out the classroom but Hinata stayed firmly in her seat as she tried to process everything. It was hard. Her face become flushed. She pulled on her jacked as it became to hard to breath. She was on a team with Naruto. She was on an experimental five man team. What if she failed? What if she failed the team? Failed Naruto? Hinata couldn't take it anymore. She fainted.

Hanabi sensed something was wrong. She called off her training and shot out of the compound like a bat out of hell. She didn't know where she was going just letting her feet take her there. The academy came within sight. She ignored the weird look she got from the people there and went inside. Iruka was in sight. She called out to him. He stopped talking and turned towards her.

"What is it Hanabi?" he asked.

"Come quick something is wrong." She told him motioning for him to get a move on. Iruka was alarm.

"Why would the Hyuugas want me?"

Hanabi shook her head, "No…it's not that…just come." She said. She was getting irritated now. Something was wrong and from the location it had to be Hinata and Iruka was taking too long.

"Excuse us."

Hanabi told the people he was talking to. She took Iruka hand and started pulling him to his classroom. Iruka was still confused but he allowed Hanabi to lead him. They entered the classroom but saw nothing.

"Why did you take me here?"

Hanabi ignored him and went through the rows. At the top she found Hinata down on the floor. Her face was red and she looked dead to the world.

"Iruka come help me."

Iruka came over to where she was. He was shocked to see Hinata in the state she was in. He looked from Hinata to Hanabi then back. If it wasn't for the fact that he knew how she knew Hinata was like this he would have been more shocked then he was. But he did know. And it was because of Hinata that he knew. And yet he still couldn't help but ask.

"Is …is this that hyper thing you two have?"

Hanabi nodded her head not really focusing on him. Iruka nodded. Iruka picked Hinata up and made his way to the nurse's office. Hanabi trailed after them. Iruka was confused. Hinata seemed fine throughout class. How is it now that she fainted? And yet this wasn't the first time she fainted out of the blue. Iruka turned towards Hanabi.

"Do you know why she fainted?"

Hanabi kept her eyes ahead of her though they narrowed.

"What team is she on?"

"Well she's on a team with Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura."

"Wait…how? I thought there were only a four man cell?"

Iruka entered lecture mode, "Yes a normal genin team is made up of three genin and one sensei. There are some cases where there is only two genin and a sensei but Konoha doesn't use those kind of team. Note special circumstances like if a genin died on a mission you might find those kinds of team but usually those teams are suspended until further notices. And then you have the apprentices. That's where a sensei would usually take on one student to train them most prime example would be the legendary Jiraiya-sama and the fourth Hokage."

Hanabi nodded. "Then that's why. Not only is she on a team with Naruto but she's also on a team that makes no sense. And then the fact that she's probably afraid that she'll fail them.'

That gave Iruka a lot to think about. He laid Hinata down on the bed in the nurse's office and searched through her drawers. He pulled out a towel and wet it before placing it on Hinata's head.

"There that should cool her down."

Hanabi nodded staring at the prone form of her sister. She gave her a once over before turning to face Iruka.

"She should be waking up soon."

"How soon?"

"Like right now soon."

And just like Hanabi predicted Hinata woke up. Hinata looked around confused as to where she was. She closed her eyes and rubbed them. There was a pain in the back of her head that was slowly going away. She opened her eyes again to see Iruka and Hanabi giving her worried looks. Hinata sighed. She figured out what happened. Hanabi gave her another once over. She then stood and walked towards the door.

"I'll be taking my leave now."

The door closed behind her. Iruka gave Hinata a small smile. Hinata smiled back and hopped out of the bed. She thanked Iruka and was about to leave when Iruka called out to her. She stopped and turned to face the academy teacher.

"Y-yes."

"How would you like to join me for a bite to eat at Ichiraku's I'll try to explain in greater details about your new team?"

"H-Hai."

They exited the academy walking side by side.

Anbu Dog hopped from house to house. He stayed mostly out of sight sans the few occasion that staying out of sight was impossible. It didn't take him long to reached the Hokage tower. There were a group of people that was always entering and exiting the Hokage's tower. Being the high level of ninja that he was, he scaled the side of the Hokage's tower and entered the Hokage's office.

"Is that really necessary Kakashi."

Anbu Dog took office his mask. He smiled. That was the standard greeting he got from the Hokage ever since he became an Anbu. He apologized like he always did. It was a meaningless one like it always was. With the pleasantries out of the way they got down to business. Anbu Dog handed in his mask.

"Now Kakashi I know that you have questions about my decisions."

It was true he did have questions.

"And you are uncertain whether or not they are good decisions."

That was also true.

"Well to that I have to say that I am the Hokage and that my decisions are always good. But ask away with your questions so I can quell your worries." He then took a puff from his pipe, looking as every bit of self-assured as he felt.

Kakashi sweat-dropped.

"With all due respect Hokage….but four genins….to one team. That's just too much. And let us not forget exactly who it is."

Sarutobi narrowed his eyes. "Yes Sasuke-kun and Naruto-kun have…how do the young-ins say it…beef with each other…"

"And Sakura, the fan girl, is no help from the matter."

Sarutobi took another puff from his pipe and stroked his beard. He hummed silently to himself. The only reason that team was put together was because they all had nowhere else to go. A team made up of leftovers. Team ten was made up of the second generations of the Ino-Shika-Cho. Team eight was a specialized tracking team. It would have been overly so if Hinata was placed on the team like Kurenai had wanted.

Sarutobi couldn't have that happened though. An overspecialized team would do no good. Sure each of them were more than tracking, but he needed someone else there that would help attack if things should go wrong. And that's where Ami came in.

Truly that was her only role. If he kept the teams how they were then she would have had to wait until next year to make a squad. She lucked out.

But that left Hinata to be placed with the team of leftovers – he really needed to come up with a better name for them. Truthfully though, Hinata is the only one that has a set place on the team. She is there to keep the others in line, make sure they were on the right track. If the teams were kept the same, then that job would have landed on Sakura shoulders.

But even he's not that deluded in his old age. Sakura would have ignored every little thing Naruto did unless he talked to her, and then she would hit him. She would overly praise Sasuke-kun, something he already gets enough of, and ignore her own training.

Now Sarutobi also know of Hinata's crush on Naruto-kun. And in fact he was counting on that. Naruto needed someone to love him, a love that no one else can give to the boy. However, he also knew that Hinata's crush wouldn't blind her to everyone else around her.

It was impossible for that to happen. She was always aware of her surroundings – a factor that made it hard for him to watch her like he did everyone else.

And so she wouldn't just praise him and ignore everyone else. She also wouldn't ignore her own training; she'd go to great lengths to overcome the disadvantages of her gifts – something that made Anko-chan want to take her own as an apprentice. Though, not everyone is privy about her gifts.

Hinata herself, Her mother who is deceased, Hanabi, Hiashi and the elders, her personal doctor at the hospital, Kurenai and Anko, Iruka and Sarutobi himself were the few in the know. Even then, not everyone in the know was supposed to know. Kurenai, Anko, and Iruka could have been avoided if it wasn't for that incident.

He didn't like to admit it but he could have been in the unknown as well.

Kakashi would not know about her gifts unless she tells him herself. It is a secret Sarutobi entrust her to keep even if it causes a danger to the team. It's not like she is the only one with a dangerous secret on that squad.

Sarutobi looked up at Kakashi. He was looking over the documents of his new charges. "Tell me your honest opinions of them Kakashi."

"Well I'll start with Sasuke. He is the rookie of his year. His is not only strong but he is also smart, a genius if you will. He is disciplined enough in his training. His is high genin low chunin level. All in all he would be a good ninja in the years to come. He just need guidance from someone. Socially wise, the boy is a retard. He has no friends and every group projects he do by himself. He isn't seen out and about in Konoha. He is too consumed by his revenge to think about anything else and that would be his downfall."

"Are you saying that he is not mentally fit to be a ninja?"

"At the moment all I am saying is that maybe we should send him back to counseling."

Sarutobi sighed, "He, himself, requested a stop to that. The council backed him every way. They would also not take to kindly the fact that his sensei thinks him mentally unfit to be a ninja. While I cannot make him go back to counseling, my hands are tied, maybe you can take on that role for him along with someone else in the team."

Someone else like Hinata.

"Very well moving on to Naruto. He is the dead last of his year. However, it is listed here that he too is a high genin low chunin in the ways of power. That puts him on par with Sasuke in the practical portion of a ninja."

"Yes that is true, Iruka had checked him personally. It was after the Forbidden Scroll Fiasco…as it was dubbed."

"Is it also true that he took on Mizuki by himself and won."

Sarutobi nodded. "That is why he is ranked the way he is. He would have been ranked higher but he has little to no knowledge of the theoretical portion. Instead of thinking things out, he rush into battle and rely on brute force to overcome his opponents."

Kakashi hummed.

"Well, he is also like Sasuke in the social aspect of life. While he has made friends, he does not interact with people well. Nor can you really call him friends with them, it's more like acquaintances. He doesn't know a lot about them and they don't know a lot about him. Though, that can easily be fixed with spending time with his teammates. All in all I find Naruto is in need of more guidance that Sasuke. But with that guidance he can surpass the rookie of the year."

It shocked Kakashi. What he just said shocked him to the core. Naruto, a dead last, surpassing Sasuke, the rookie of the year. And yet he couldn't ignore the facts. What Naruto did to Mizuki was no small feat. The man was a high chunin. Naruto beating him was a combination of luck and skills. And in a battle with two highly trained ninja and the fight can go either way, luck is the deciding factor.

Luck is what kept him alive on so many occasions.

And so far, he hasn't seen Naruto run out of luck yet.

"Now Sakura Haruno, she test will on the theoretical portion at the academy. That's good that she knows her stuff. But practical wise she is low. Overall she is ranked mid genin. That is on the low end of mid genin. She has no set training schedule or any admirable skills besides her knowledge."

"Are you saying she would fail as a ninja?"

"She will if she doesn't get her act together and if she does fail I'm not going to be the one who tells Councilwoman Haruno."

Sarutobi tugged at his collar. He wasn't going to tell the loud woman either; maybe he could make it a C-rank mission.

"I will guide her as much as I can. Socially wise…. you gave me a socially retarded team. She's better than the other two, I'll give her that. Has regular friends….or fan members….however she is prone to anger and likes to hit the things that anger her…unless it's Sasuke, she find something else to attack if it's Sasuke."

Both Sarutobi and Kakashi sighed at that.

"They don't mash well at all Hokage-sama."

"Keep going."

"Hinata Hyuuga…she went from being the dead last out of the girls to being just under Sakura for the theoretical portion of the academy and surpassed all the other girls and some of the boys" he looked up at Sarutobi with wide eyes, "How is that possible, for the first four years they classified her just above Naruto level, for her to changed that fast in just two years…"

Sarutobi smoked on his pipe as he waited for Kakashi to finish. He sighed into it, watching as the smoke floated to the ceiling, disappearing right before it hit it.

"That potential has always been there with Hinata trust me on that. It's just certain people bring out the best in you. In his later years of teaching that class he learned how to bring that potential out. It is your job as their sensei to do the same thing with them. They all have potential and just because one method worked on one student don't mean it would work on all."

Kakashi nodded at the impromptu lesson he was just given. Sarutobi wondered if he actually understood what he just said.

"Socially wise she hasn't been seen socializing with anyone in her class since she started. However she has a good relationship with her little sister and a good relationship with her chunin escort."

"Ah! Yes! Kurenai requested for Hinata to be on her team."

Kakashi nodded then sighed. "I have my work cut out for me."

"This is a lot of work. I have full confidence that you can care for these kids Kakashi. If I didn't I wouldn't have choose you for the job."

"I thought I was chosen because of the Sharingan."

Sarutobi shook his head. He took three puffs from his pipe then spoke, "No the council picked you because of the Sharingan, I picked you because you were the best candidate out of everyone else."

Sarutobi took the pipe out of his mouth and dumped it. "That is all Kakashi, go greet your genins."

Kakashi nodded, saluting to the Hokage before jumping out his window and Shunshin-ing to the roof opposite of the academy.

Hm…shall we test their patience…?

(Academy…After Lunch)

As the bell rang signally the end of lunch, the academy students, now genins, filed back into the room. They took their seats and waited for their new instructor to show up. The tardy bell rang, Naruto, Kiba, Choji, and Shikamaru entered. The first three at a brisk pace while the last had his hand stuff in his pockets, eyes closed, and an I-Don't-Care look on his face…

Because walking was too troublesome for him.

Iruka glared at the four boys. They expertly ignored it and sat in a row next to one another. Soon after their arrival, the now genins new sensei showed up. It was if a cruel joke was played on the newly team seven as the sensei showed up in the order that Iruka had spoken them in.

Team seven was the only team left. Three fourths of team seven decided to focus their ire on Iruka, who was packing up to leave. He chuckled nervously at the complaining members of team seven, which happened to be two fourths of the team. One fourths decided to glare at him in a menacing way, which was very good for a kid his age. Iruka eyes landed on Hinata. A silent question passed from him to her. She answered it by looking outside the window to the building next across the street from them. She glanced back at Iruka and did it again. Iruka followed her eyes this time. When they were once again looking at each other, Iruka did a half nod to show that he got the message. Hinata smiled slightly at him and ducked her head.

"Well guys it's time for me to go…" of course his statement got some negative response to it.

"Where's our sensei Iruka-sensei?"

"Yeah Iruka, when I see him I'ma pound him."

And of course he couldn't forget the menacing glare, how a child learned to glare like that …

"Be patient guys, I'm sure he'll show up soon."

His eyes caught Hinata when he said that. She gave him a half shrug. He sighed and closed his eyes. He knew exactly who their sensei was. And like always, he was testing them before the real test started. Still he wondered how long he'd make them wait. Well if he asks he shall receive. And so as he left the genins to their own devices, which was cursing out their new sensei, he headed over to the other building. Shunshin-ing on top of the building, Iruka walked over to the prone form of one Kakashi.

"Is there a reason you're leaving your new charges waiting?"

"Patience is a necessity is our world."

Iruka couldn't fault that logic. To a ninja patience was everything. You just can't blow your top off because a high class official decided he wanted to show up fashionably late to a meeting he called with you. And at the same time you can't at a person you are in charge of on a mission. It could cause them to run off, distrust you, or even decide not to call upon the help of Konoha anymore. You also need patience when you are on a scouting and or tracking mission. If you have found your target and the ordered is not to engage in confrontation, then you are supposed to follow them and watch them for an indefinite about of time. No patience equals early confrontation which could spell disaster for the mission as a whole.

Patience was a virtue.

"How long are you leaving them to wait?"

"That's a good question Iruka."

Iruka sputtered incoherently. Kakashi chuckled.

"I'm kidding, I'm kidding. I think I should go greet them now."

Kakashi disappeared in a puff of smoke and leaves, leaving Iruka to stare at his once occupied space. Sighing, Iruka also Shunshin-ed away from the building. He had to do some grocery shopping before heading home.

Naruto tapped his finger repeatedly on his desk. It was his foot at first but a glare from Sasuke and a punch from Sakura put a stop to that. Naruto wasn't stupid. He knew that going from a loud annoying noise to a less loud less annoying noise was going to get the same response from them.

He wasn't stupid, he just didn't care.

Why was his sensei so late? Here he was all excited that he's a ninja and yet he wasn't doing anything ninja…y. It wasn't fair. All the other teams were already out and about doing Kami knows what. They're learning already and here he was sitting now waiting for his sensei. This'll put him behind everyone else. Yeah, he knew he was already behind everyone else, but hey he passed and he even beat a chunin. That has to put him somewhere. And besides every great leader had a few milestones they had to overcome.

His just included a giant fur-ball…

And Sasuke as a teammate.

Still he would overcome these mild obstacles. And he'll show everyone that he could become Hokage. Then everyone will have to acknowledge and appreciate him. For now, he had to wait for his sensei to show up.

Maybe he can pay his sensei back for showing up late?

Naruto grinned and stopped tapping, just in time to because Sakura was about to put a stop to it. He jumped out his seat and ran up to the chalkboard.

Eat eraser you slow-mo.

"It won't work."

The door to the room slid opened. Their sensei took a step. Before he was fully in the room, an eraser fell on his head. It landed with a soft thud against his silver hair, leaving chalk residue before it fell to the ground. Another soft thud was heard. Their sensei stared at them. They stared back. Everyone was silent as they just took in what had transpired. Their sensei closed his eye. A U shape was shown as if his eye was smiling.

"First impression…" he paused for dramatic effect. Opening his eyes he looked each and everyone in the eye before closing his again, "Is that you all suck. Meet me at the rooftop." He left them with no room to talk or explain themselves as he Shunshin-ed away.

With his departure, time seemed to return to normal. Both Sakura and Sasuke stared at the spot where their sensei was just at. Both had a gob-smacked expression on their face.

"I can't believe it worked."

Snapping out of their stupor, Sasuke glared at Naruto, while Sakura marched over to him and punched him on his head. Naruto, who was grinning at a job well done, was shocked when the punch hand landed.

"Ouch Sakura-chan…what was that for?" he exclaimed as he rubbed his now sore head.

"That's for that stupid prank you pulled" she punched him again, "That's for making him think we suck."

She then turned to face Sasuke, "Hey Sasuke-kun, let's walk there together."

Sasuke rose from his seat. "Hn." He grunted addressing her, "Dobe" he spoke as he passed Naruto. Naruto glared at him but he was ignored. Sakura too, ignored him as she walked to catch up with Sasuke.

Naruto picked himself off the ground. He turned and looked up at Hinata. She stared down at him from her seat in the class. It was creepy, her eyes. Not the color, he always thought the color of her eyes was cool. It was a lavender type color, an odd color to find on people. But it was cool because it was different. Naruto knew, now more than ever, how much different can affect a person. Nor was it the shape of her eyes. They always looked gentle. Even when she was sitting by herself outside, even now, as they stared at each other there was a gentle way she looked, like everything she was seeing was so much better than what it actually was.

What creped him out was how her eyes always seemed to know more than was shown, how she could see more than she let on, more than he let on. Maybe it was because of her Byakuugen thingy, or maybe it was just her, or maybe he was just reading too much into a simple look. It was unusual for him to get that kind of look from a person.

Doing what only Naruto could do best, he ignored it. Instead he of turning away and leaving the room, he grinned at her and rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. He was rewarded a hesitant small smile in return. Grinning even wider, Naruto walked out of the room feeling like he had just accomplished something great.

Hinata was the last to leave the room. She was upset and had to calm down. It was quicker than her other times; maybe it had something to do with Naruto grinning at her. It was the first time she had seen him do it to her. She would cherish the memory.

Still, she didn't know what had upset her the most, the fact that her crush prank didn't work or the fact that their sensei didn't like them. He barely knew them and she had already failed her team. Walking faster, she caught up to the others, but opted to stay behind them. When the door to the roof came in view, they all exited and sat down.

"Took you guys long enough."

The eye smile was back. Hinata squirmed in her seat. He was teasing them that much she knew. Yet she had no idea how to respond to it. Even when Hanabi teased her she was uncomfortable with it.

"Yeah well you was late to get us." Naruto shouted at him.

"You don't say…let's get down to business. Since we don't know each other, why don't you guys tell me your likes, dislikes, hobbies, and dream for the future."

Sakura raised her hand, "Um…sensei…why don't you go first…so we can see how it's done."

Their sensei rubbed his chin. "Alright, my name is Kakashi I have few likes and few dislikes, dreams…those happens when I sleep but rarely are they of the future...'

"All we learned was his name!" Was the thought running through the genins head.

"Alrighty then, blondie you first."

"Yosh! My name is Naruto Uzumaki! Remember that because I'll be Hokage one day. I like training and ramen. I dislikes the three minutes you have to wait before ramen is done and when I burn my mouth from it. My hobbies are training and spending time with Iruka-sensei and hanging out at Ichiraku's. My dream is to become the greatest Hokage ever so everyone can acknowledge me."

"Pinkie…your turn."

"My Name Is Sakura" she shouted at him. On a quieter note she continued, "I like…" she glanced at Sasuke and giggled, "My hobbies are" again she giggled, "My dream for the future is" this giggle was followed by a squeal and a shaking of her head "I dislike Naruto and Ino-pig" she shouted punching the air as an added effect.

Before any words can be traded Kakashi spoke again.

"Your turn blackie…"

"It's Sasuke Uchiha. My likes are unimportant as well as my dislikes. My hobbies are training and getting stronger. My dream…no my ambitious for the future is to kill a certain man."

"So cool." Sakura squealed.

Naruto huffed and faced away from them.

"Okay…blueie you're up."

"Um…m-my name i-is Hinata Hyuuga" she stared softly, "My likes are…training, Kurenai-sensei, Iruka-sensei, Hanabi-chan and others. My dislikes are…" frowning she skipped over that one, "My hobbies are training, flower pressing, and hanging out with Hanabi-chan. My dream for the future is to overcome a certain obstacle…" tailing off again she looked up at Kakashi to signal that she was done.

Kakashi stared at the kids in front of them, an avenger, a fangirl, a hyperactive ramen addict, and a shy one. Smiling with his eye again, he spoke, "Now that the introduction is done…tomorrow at seven meet me at training ground seven we're going to have a survival test."

Sakura raised her hand, "Kakashi-sensei we already had survival tests while at the academy, why are we having another one?"

Kakashi giggled. It wasn't his normal one he used to ignore people while he read Ichi Ichi Paradise. It was one that sent chills down the genins spine. They turned to glance at one another then faced Kakashi again. Kakashi stopped giggling. His eye was serious as he stared at them. They gulped as they were met with his unwavering stare.

"You see…this isn't a normal survival training. You four are going to be going against me. Let me warn you now…don't eat breakfast."

"Why not?" Sakura questioned her hand still in the air.

Kakashi smiled at them again. "'Cause you'll throw up."

With that he disappeared in a swirl of smoke and leaves. The four genins stared at the place he once occupied. No words can describe how shocked they felt.

(Narrator)

The genin team was formed. A five man cell is in the future…or is it. Can they overcome this test to become a true genin team or will they fail like all the others who were given Kakashi as a sensei? All that and more will be seen in the next episode of Five Man Team so tune in.

Because without your input I'll be out of a job

Well there you have it...the first chapter to The Five Man Team...hope you enjoy, please leave a review telling me what you think. Check out my other stories as well

End of the chapter quote from the chapter...the winner is... drum roll please...

"More like that big forehead of yours blindsided me on our way over here." Ino shouted back.

Ah yes i like that one...

that was in no way Sakura bashing. There is no Sakura bashing in this fic...now Sakura will get a reality check...Sasuke will be getting one too but in no way shape or form will i intentionally bash them...

Went through the story a couple of times but i'm only one set of eyes and i'm sure i probably skipped over some things ya know? This chapter was written some time ago. Instead of rewriting it I decided just to tidy it up. Hope you enjoy.

So if we have the illusionist, the medic, the fighter, and the defender...does that make Kakashi the teacher? Or can he be something else? What do you guys think?