INOCHI NO YUUGI

A/N-OK this is my third fanfic...I haven't exactly finished the second one yet...and I was supposed to do a sequel for the first...well I started it...but now I've got this new one! Yeah I do that alot...Anyway enjoy! Btw no flames!!!

Disclaimer: Naruto and the other characters portrayed in this story (except the ones I made up) belong to the great Masashi Kishimoto! Not me!!

Summary: Naruto and the gang are summoned for a 'once in a life-time opportunity' to compete with each other on an 'uninhabited island' for a 1,000,000 Ryo cash prize. Nine super-smart (Huh…? Smart…? Naruto?!), ultra-competitive genin are selected to take part in this survival competition called Inochi no Yuugi (Life Game).

But which team will win this ultimate competition combining strength, honesty, teamwork, logic and loyalty?

Chapter 1- Will you or won't you?

"Huh? Life Games? Not sure about that…." Naruto said, folding his arms, upon hearing the announcement.

Twelve genin, Uzumaki Naruto, Hyuuga Neji, Hyuuga Hinata, Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura, Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Ino, Ten-Ten and Rock Lee were assembled in Tsunade-sama's office.

The announcement had read:

Dear Tsunade-Godaime,

We have exciting news for your village of Konoha. The board of The Elite Academy is pleased to inform you that nine of your brightest genin have been selected from a list of hundreds of honor students.

We wish to invite them to become a member of The Elite Academy for our two-week meeting this spring. Along with your selected nine, they will be joined by some top celebrities and ninjas from entertainment, sports and beauty. A list of three leaders belonging to the Academy is enclosed.

The meeting will be held on a private, tropical island in the Caribbean Sea. The genin will have time to use the sandy white beaches, explore rock caves and swim in the warm aqua waters of this tropical paradise.

The island is uninhabited but comfortable has housing has been built along with many conveniences.

But there is more to they're stay than enjoying the scenery. They are also invited to join in the exciting competition: Inochi no Yuugi (Life Games).

The students will enjoy the thrill of competing against others and displaying their sportsmanship, loyalty, logic, strength and teamwork.

They will find Inochi no Yuugi exciting and very rewarding as we offer a 1,000,00 Ryo cash award to the winning genin team.

Enclosed, you will find reservations forms and an FAQ section. Four elite Jounin are also required from your village. All expenses are paid by 'The Elite Academy' on behalf of your talented students.

We guarantee that this Inochi no Yuugi will be an experience to remember!

Managing Director,

Mari Takahashi

"Well you nine, yes including you Naruto, god knows how, have been chosen to go. So are you going guys to go?" Tsunade asked the nine.

"I will!" Sakura and Ino both said.

"Um…" Hinata said pointing her index fingers together.

"What's the point?" Shikamaru asked, "Sounds kinda troublesome to me."

"Whatever…" Sasuke said, shoving his hands in his pockets.

"Personally I think it would be a good opportunity for you. So? Neji? Rock Lee? Ten-ten?" Tsunade-sama asked.

"Ok I'll go." Ten-ten agreed. Rock Lee gave in soon after but Neji and Hinata took the longest. Hinata knew Neji wouldn't let her go unless he went himself as well.

"Maybe." Neji mumbled and glanced at Hinata. He could see she wanted to go.

"Let me know by tomorrow," Tsunade-sama said as she took up a pen and began filling in applications, "You may go."

Outside Hokage's Office

"Hey! She didn't even ask me if I wanted to go!" Naruto pouted.

"Well she doesn't want you to go and bring shame to Konoha," Ino said with a grin.

Naruto poked his tongue out at her, "Well I'm going anyway. Just to prove you and her wrong."

Ino rolled her eyes.

"Hey why don't you go Neji?" Ten-ten asked.

"Yes I think it would be a fulfilling experience. You should enjoy the fire of your youth!" Rock Lee said with fire in his eyes and adding a few kicks and punches to the air for emphasis.

"I don't know. It seems dodgy to me," Neji explained, "Why did they only choose genin from Konoha? If they wanted a contest wouldn't it be better for it to be an inter-village contest?"

"Maybe they just want to find the strongest in Konoha." Ten-ten thought.

"Yes but why?"

Ten-ten shrugged.

"Neji, Neji…you're thinking far too into this. Tsunade-sama trusts it so why shouldn't we?" Rock Lee reasoned with his arm over Neji's shoulder.

A long silence followed.

"I'll think about it," Neji finally said, shrugging Rock Lee's arm off, "Come on Hinata-sama." And with that they left.

Hokage's Office

"So you're coming Shikamaru-kun!" Ino said the next day upon seeing him in Tsunade's Office. The nine were once again summoned to give their final answer.

"I suppose so. Hope I get free time to watch the clouds." Shikamaru replied.

"What are your choices?" Tsunade-sama asked. As she looked at everyone individually, they all in turn, nodded in confirmation.

"Ok. I'll send the forms," Tsunade-sama said, "You should pack now since you're leaving tonight. Kakashi-sensei, Anko-sensei, Gai-sensei and Kurenai-sensei shall accompany you on the trip. Be at the entrance gate of Konoha to meet the carriage by 7:00PM. You should reach the next country by morning. And from there you will make your way to the Caribbean. Got it?"

"Hai!" Everyone said.

"Er…Tsunade-sama? How are we getting to the Ca-bi-ri-an or wherever?" Naruto asked.

Tsunade grinned, "By plane."

"Plane??"

A/N: A plane + Naruto Probably NOT a good idea! Find out what happens in the next chapter! Reviews pleeeeeease! And remember, NO FLAMES!