AN:

This is my first fanfic so don't expect it to be perfect I am open to criticism and suggestions so please review. I am also in school so I'll try an update as frequently and as much as I can. Now onto the story

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of its characters the title of owner belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.

It was a peaceful day in the village of Konoha the sun was at its peak and you could hear the slight whistle of the trees swaying with the light breeze. This peacefulness however was soon interrupted when something was heard from in the direction
of the ninja academy.

"YOU FAIL!" Is what young Naruto was subject to hearing after trying for the second time to graduate early.

'Man and I really thought I got better than last time and was good enough to pass' was what was going through Naruto's head as the word 'fail' ran through his head 'bah what does Iruka-sensei know he's probably just failing me because of the pranks I pull on him'

The now identified Iruka started talking again to Naruto "Naruto I know you really want to graduate but you have to have the basics down to be a good ninja" he continued "without a good foundation how do you expect a building to stay up?"

"It's not my fault I can't use the stupid clone justu" Naruto whined "it's just too hard and they always come out looking half dead!" He exclaimed.

"Naruto it's not only the clone jutsu that needs work it's your taijitsu, genjutsu and the rest of your ninjutsu as well. Added to the fact your throwing skills are average at best and you're atrocious at an intellectual level as well." Iruka

might have been too blunt but better he know now than be killed because he's no good.

"And how do you expect me to get any better when I don't have anyone to teach me outside of the academy huh?" Was the only response Naruto could give.

"Naruto if you ever need help know that as your sensei it is my responsibility too make sure you're good enough to not only protect yourself but your comrades as well." Iruka said as he tried to calm Naruto down " I am willing to stay a little bit after classes and during lunch to help you become a better ninja"

"Really sensei!" Naruto responded full of glee and excitement at the prospect of getting stronger " you'll really help me get strong enough to be able to beat Sasuke? And become Hokage?"

"Now Naruto you have to know that beating Sasuke won't be easy and that you should at first focus on getting stronger yourself. I also believe that if you work hard enough anything is achievable so your goal of becoming Hokage rests on your shoulder and how much you're willing to work"

"Yay! Alright sensei I'll meet you at lunch tomorrow I have a whole year and a half to catch up to that prick Sasuke"

After leaving with a higher spirit than one should after failing an exam Naruto decided to go home and get some rest so he could be on time as to not annoy
Iruka-sensei.

'But man Iruka-sensei was really mean he said everything needs work. He's crazy I have really good taijitsu and am great at throwing shuriken and kunai. Do what if he didn't memorize all of history? When would he need that when he was a ninja?' Naruto thought as he was walking home.

When he made it to his apartment he walked right in. "Ah home so good to be back I could really go for some ramen but I'm running low I don't want to run out so o guess I'll just have to make something" he said talking out loud. "Hmm I think I'll just make a sandwich and hit the hay"

After waking up to the sound of his alarm clock Naruto realized it was pretty early, 7:10 AM to be exact. Classes didn't start until 8:30 so he decided to be a good student for Iruka and get there early, who knows he might get a jutsu for being in class so early. So after changing,having some good ramen for breakfast and brushing his teeth he ran out to get to the academy really early.

As he was walking down the streets of Konoha he noticed there weren't many people around. He was however still gettin a couple dirty looks. Naruto just thought 'hmph let them stare one day they'll be looking up to me as their Hokage hahaha...
Oh look the academy'

He ran into his classroom " HEY IRUKA-SENSEI I GOT HERE EARLY!"Naruto practically screamed

"Ah ha haNaruto please don't do that you're going to give me a heart attack!" Iruka barely wheezed out

"So do you have a new jutsu for me? Huh huh do ya do ya?" Naruto questioned practically jumping for joy.

"Hmm well you are here 45 minutes early I guess I can help you out in somehow." Iruka said with a thoughtful expression "ah I know here " he said as he pulled a book from inside his desk.

A blank face met him "Huh? A book?"

"Yes Naruto a book I said you also need to improve your studies if you want to pass right well with this it kills two birds with one stone, read the title"

'The basics of chakra and it's uses, why the heck do I need this? "Wouldn't a new jutsu or throwing technique help me more?"

"Now Naruto this will not only increase your patience and intellect,which you will see why it's important if you read the book, it will also help you understand what chakra is and how to use it more effectively" Iruka said with a small smile.
But when he saw the unsure look on Naruto's face he added " If you read it I'll show you a chakra controlling technique in there that really helps your ninjutsu..."

And with that Naruto ran to a random seat in the back an started reading, he was tempted to just skip to the technique... "Be sure to read all of it I'll know if you didn't" Was offhandedly said by Iruka. "Yes Iruka-sensei...*sigh* I hate books.
Well better start."

Surprisingly there was some interesting things in the book like how chakra is used for jutsu and that every living being had chakra and that it was made up of both physical and spiritual energy. 'Huh I guess that's what Iruka-sensei
meant when he said reading would help me..."

Just as Naruto was starting to finish the book students started filling in. 'Damn I wonder how much time passed *checks clock* HOLY CRAP it's 8:15! Man this book is good if all books are this short, interesting and have examples in them then I have to read more of them guess I'll just ask Iruka-sensei for more books on chakra and even ninjutsu and other thing like that'

AN

Well that's and awkward place to end but I didn't want to introduce any of the rookie 9 in this chapter. I tried to keep Naruto in character as much as I could but I tried to not make him as dumb or more like give him a little more common sense at least. Please give some feedback on how the chapter was. Also if you want to give suggestions for team assignments please do so but I think I have a general idea of who I want with who and also pairing suggestions are also open. Hope you guys have a great day and be sure to review, fav and follow of you enjoyed and want more!