It had been over one week since the incident with the traitor: Mizuki. He felt hurt that he had been easily fooled. He felt scared that those who knew him would turn and hate him like the rest. Plus right now he had other things to worry about, he had team selections in two hours. So as Naruto thought about his situation and he found a solution. He would prove this village wrong. And he would finally show off his power, make them understand that he wasn't as stupid as everyone believed him to be.

8 am Team Selections

Everyone was in their seats as Iruka started on his lecture about how a true ninja should act. While most had their own thoughts and for the most part ignored him. One thing they all had in common was

'Who's going to be our sensei.'

Naruto arrived early that morning much to the surprise of everyone in the class. But what scared them most was the lack of orange! Instead, Naruto was now clad in black Jonin style pants, a fishnet shirt under a black Jonin style vest, and a red arm band with his clan symbol. And what really threw them for a loop was his body, he was taller, arms had more muscle. He smirked at their reaction, finally being able to remove his seal. He could now truly show off his body, that he had trained hard to achieve.

(Flashback)

2:00am

"Hey Old man can I ask you for a favor?" asked the energetic Naruto.

The Sandaime Hokage now broken from his thoughts as he would rub his tired eyes, while he turned to address his adoptive grandson.

"Of course Naruto-Kun, you know that I will always help you with what I can." Replied the old Kage.

"Well, I was just wondering if you could help me get some things for me today." Naruto waited for his answer.

"Like what Naruto?" Asked the old man.

"Well, I was thinking that since starting today I was going to be a shinobi that maybe I should get some new clothes and equipment?" A huge grin on Naruto's face.

Hiruzen was now worried, he seemed different.

"Why of course Naruto-Kun, but why the sudden change?" He asked as he puffed some smoke out of his mouth.

"I'm not sure I just thought it was time for me to get new clothes" He lied, he didn't want to reveal his motives just yet.

"What do you have in mind Naruto?" asked the now interested Hokage.

"Some new clothes and maybe a weapon I could learn to specialize in? Like a sword or knives." Naruto replied.

He knew Naruto was a smart kid despite his normally loud mouthed idiot persona. Despite the way, he acted Naruto was highly intelligent. He knew Naruto's reasons behind his pranks and why he wore a bright orange jumpsuit. His pranks if one were to think on it more than a plea for attention, were well thought out and required ingenious planning. His jumpsuit was used as training for his stealth skills. After all, if he could hide from Anbu in bright orange he could hide from any one in a darker color such as black or even a dark blue. These reasons that Naruto had explained several times were training in strategy and stealth. Deception was a ninja's greatest tool and Naruto utilized it perfectly. And every one considered him an idiot! Well not everyone, the Hokage smiled since he knew that everyone was going to be surprised by the new Naruto. He might even get a bigger fan club than that Uchiha.

(Flashback End)

"Team 7 will be…" said Iruka.

Naruto quickly snapping out of his thoughts began to listen to his sensei.

"Sakura Haruno, Sasuke Uchiha, and Hinata Hyuga under Kakashi Hatake"

"Team 8 will be Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka, and Naruto Uzumaki under Kurenai Yuhi"

"Team 9 is still in rotation from last year."

"And finally Team 10 will be Kiba Inuzuka , Shino Aburame, and Choji Akimichi under Asuma Sarutobi"

After receiving numerous complaints mostly from Ino since she wanted to be on Sasuke's team about the team placements Iruka sighed,

"We don't always get what we want, Ino. Now be quiet!"

Everyone quickly became quiet as he spoke to Ino.

"As I was about to say I am glad I had the honor to teach all of you and expect to hear great things from you in the future. If you all wait here your new Jonin Senseis they should be here shortly. Have a great ninja career everyone."

Everyone sat quietly as Jonin after Jonin came to retrieve their teams. After about fifteen minutes the door opened to reveal Kurenai Yuhi.

'Whoa! She's gorgeous and those eyes they're so pretty.' Thought Naruto, but what he didn't realize was that he was just talking to himself. She hears him very clearly.

"Team 8 meet me at Training Ground 8" stated Kurenai in a calm demeanor.

And with that Team 8 left to follow their newly appointed sensei.

The now blushing Kurenai thought to herself 'Naruto-Kun thinks I'm gorgeous, how sweet.'

They were all torn from their thoughts as they arrived at their destination.

Kurenai finally took control of her blush and said "Now I believe that since we are here we should start with introductions. Please state your name, likes, dislikes, and goals. I will go first. My name is Kurenai Yuhi. I like sweets, my friends, and a certain shinobi. I dislike perverts, rapists, and sexists. My goals for the future are to see you all become Jonin and to gain the attention of a certain someone."

"My name is Ino Yamanaka my likes are my looks, Sasuke-Kun! Learning my clan's techniques, looking good. I dislike those who hurt Sasuke-Kun, and billboard. My goal is to marry Sasuke-Kun.

*sigh*"How troublesome, my name is Shikamaru Nara. I like watching clouds and playing shogi. I dislike troublesome things and my goal is to be Clan Head"

And Finally.

"My name is Naruto Uzumaki. My likes are ramen, foxes, Kenjutsu, and learning new jutsu. I dislike ignorant people and perverts. My goal is to be one of the best shinobi in all Nation and to become Hokage! "

'So I have a lazy genius, a fangirl and the next Hokage Naruto Uzumaki'

"Well now that that's out of the way meet me here at 8 am tomorrow morning for your survival test." Kurenai who then disappear away with a certain blonde on her mind.

"Troublesome" Shikamaru spoke as he walked away with Ino next to him. Naruto stayed back since he wanted to train even more.