Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

AN: This is my first fic, hell this is my fist time writing any type of story so please be nice! Another thing is, this will be about WAR not evil vs. good, or anything like that, no criminal organization pulling strings from behind or stuff like that, it will be about the war, the battle fought, wins and losses!

Edit: My good my writing was horrible. So bad that I pray for the sanity of all who made it past this chapter. I went back and edited and it looks much better now. Open Office is not for people who suck at writing like me.

"Talking"

Thinking'

Prologue:

Sandaime Hokage was sitting in his office doing paper work like he is most days. Everyday since he was reinstated as Hokage after Yondaime died saving Konoha and who knows what else from the Kyuubi no Kitsune, he regretted no putting more pressure on his student for not sticking around and taking the position like he asked. As he signed the last piece of paperwork he sighed and sat back in his chair happy to be done for now. Funny how good things never last because not more than ten seconds later one of his assistants knocked on the door. He knew who it was because he hears that knock everyday at least 10 times a day. "You may enter" said the old man. The door opened and a woman about 23 with a Chunin uniform entered the room with the one thing he did not want to see, more paper work. This time it was more paperwork than he just finished! The old man wanted to cry, but as the Hokage of Konohagakure no Sato crying was not something his duty allowed him to do, mostly because crying would stain the paper work and he'd have to redo it.

As he was about half way done with his new batch work another knock was heard on his door. He really was about to shed some tears until he noticed it wasn't the evil knock he heard thirty minutes before. "Enter" he said with interest, as long as it wasn't paperwork he was happy for the knock. If only he knew how much he would have rather have the evil knock back. When the door opened a tall well build man entered. He had on a light green robe with a red vest over it, the wildest and longest white hair and a forehead protector with the Kanji for 'Oil' on it. Sandaime knew the man very well, it was none other than the famous author of the world renowned Icha Icha Paradise books, well he was also one of his old students and a member of Sanin but what could compare to that book?

"Well Jiraiya, you were not who I was expecting to see, but Welcome back." Sandaime said with an evil glint in his eye. What the old man was thinking is since he is the Hokage as well a good friend of Jiraiya he could get a advanced copy of his book not expected on shelve for a least a month. "Well old man I didn't plan on coming here for at least six more months but something has come up" said Jiraiya. "What is it?" asked Sarutobi. "Well I have good news and bad news for you, which do you want first?" Now the Hokage was a little worried, what could this bad news be is Jiraiya was bringing it himself? One thing he knew was if he was quitting making his books, he'll have a fight on his hands. "Well I'll take the good news first, maybe it'll soften the blow of the bad" Jiraiya smiled a little, he knew the old man would want the good first, and he also know that this will make the old man happy. "Well sensei I have a present for you" he reached into his travel pack and pull out a little orange book. When Sandaime had the book in his hands he was beaming at his student. "Second part of the good news is that I'll be staying in Konoha for good now, I've been keeping tabs on Orochimaru and I've found out he's pretty content with how things are for him in his Village and could care less about Konoha." At this the Third Hokage was looking at Jiraiya like he told him he hated hot springs. "Are you sure Jiraiya? I mean last time I had news on him he wanted to destroy Konoha" Jiraiya looked at the old man and said "Well I kind of... talked to him, and it seems he's created a new village in the Rice County and is taking a 'Leave us alone and well leave you alone' policy. Well at least for now." Sarutobi thought on this for a minute before saying. "Well it does make since if its a new village" And Jiraiya nodded his head. "Well that.. is very good news, but now of the dark half and the paperwork it's going to bring me." Jiraiya looked at him for a minute and then said "Iwagakure and Amegakure are going to invade Kusagakure." To Say the Hokage was shocked would be an understatement, because he couldn't let Kusa fall, they were the buffer between Konoha and Iwa, allowing them to have land close to the border of Hi no Kuni was out of the question, but this would mean something the old didn't want to hear about while he was still alive. Simply put, Konoha was going to war.

It had only an hour since Jiraiya had told the Hokage what he called 'bad news', Sarutobi had to frown at this. This wasn't 'bad news' this was 'worst news'. Now he was sitting in a conference room waiting for them to arrive. Who are them you ask? Why none other than the council. They are people who seem to only know how to do what best, best for themselves that is. Ok, there are a few people on the council who does what best for Konoha, but it was less than a third of them. Truthfully it really didn't all matter what they said because the last decision is always what the Hokage says, end of story. Sometimes though you got to let them have their way or people will try other ways of getting what they want.

When the last council member arrived, looking a bit angry that they had to drop what he was doing and come now, or loss his seat at the council they started the meeting. "Well I thank you all for coming on such short notice but we have an very important topic to discuss today. My Student here, Jiraiya has come to me with very disturbing news, it seems that" right here the old man stooped to make sure everyone was listing "Iwagakure and Amegakure are going to invade Kusagakure." With that he continued looking that the council members, this time to see their reactions. What he saw was pretty much what he thought he would. The 10 members of the council had pretty varied reaction, 4 were screaming things, 3 looked like they didn't care, 2 looks scared of what would probably happen now, and one looked, well happy, if that smile on his face was any indication. "Well what are we going to do, and when will this attack take place?" ask the happy one, well his name is Danzo and Sandaime knows exactly why he's happy, he lost an arm and eye during the last war with Iwa. Danzo was probably already planning to send his ANBU Ne. Sandaime smiled in his mind, Danzo thinks he doesn't know about the ANBU Ne, but what Danzo doesn't know is about 8 of the members gives him regular reports about the Ne and their doings, it's good to have an off the record squad. "We will not let Iwa take Kusa, more like we can't afford to. And the attack will take place in two weeks." The Hokage said. "BUT THIS WILL CAUSE WAR WITH IWA, KUSA IS NOT OUR PROBLEM LET THEM DEAL WITH THEIR OWN PROBLEMS" said the loudest of the screamers. "So you suggest we let our ally be wiped out while we sit back and do nothing? What do you think Iwa will do once they have Kusa no Kuni? If we let this go do you think Taki would trust us? NO, they would side with Iwa for their safety which I will remind you that's why they are OUR ally, should they be in treat of an invasion we will help them." said another one of the screamers "The Hyuuga will be ready for anything Hokage-sama" said the one who looked like he could care the least. "I have decided to send a few Shinobi to Kusa to warn them and prepare for the arrival of backup from us, should Iwa and Ame attack we will be at war" said the Hokage. "Understood Hokage-sama" they all said.

Back at his office for now the Hokage looked as if he been awake for 3 days though its only 1pm. Jiraiya looked at him and sighed. "You should go home and get some rest while you still can before things get really ugly" Sarutobi thought about that for minute, things really were about to get ugly. Iwa, Ame, Kusa, and Konoha. He doubted it would end with just those four, one could only hope though. "Your right Jiraiya, I'll leave soon." Five minutes later Jiraiya though about something he wanted to know about. "Sensei, how is the kid doing? Is he a ninja yet?" 'He must be asking about Naruto, only kid he probably knows about.' "If you're talking about Naruto, he fine. He should graduate in about 4 and a half months, why?" at this Jiraiya smiled "Well When he does become a ninja he'll be kicking Iwa around!" Sarutobi looked at him funny then said "What makes you says that, his father did, but Naruto hasn't been doing to great in the academy" Jiraiya put on a even wider smile and said "It's in his soul."

The old man looked out the window of his office at the face of the forth, after about a minute he turned to his old student and said "Well I hope so, this will be a long and hard time from now on, lots of things are going to have to change, one thing you're not going to like." Jiraiya didn't like that, he better not be banning him from the hot springs. The Sandaime Hokage's face turned hard and serious and looked Jiraiya in the eyes and said "Jiraiya, I'm naming you the Godaime Hokage of Konoha." Jiraiya's face turned to one of utter horror, he wasn't just being banned from the hot springs in Konoha, no this was much worse, and this meant he was banned from being a pervert! "Wait a minute why me? I Think Tsunade would make a much better Hokage than me!" Sarutobi kept his face serious and then said "No, I have other plans for her, I will need you to find her and bring her here as soon as possible, were going to need to train medic nins, tell her she'll be in charge of all things medical that should help get her back. And tell her I'm calling in the debt she owes me. But we're going to need you as the leader of Konoha. Having you as the Hokage will motivate the shinobi and calm the normal citizens." Jiraiya looked down in defeat, he had to take the job but one thing was bothering him. "What will you be doing Old Man? I hope you're not planning to go to battle yourself?" Sandaime couldn't help but laugh at this, he was definitely not planning that, not that he couldn't though he could still whip ass. "No Jiraiya I'm going to motivate the younger shinobi the best way a leader can" Jiraiya was wondering how so he decided to just ask "How is that old man?" Sarutobi smiled "Why I'm going to be teaching, Ninjutsu mostly. With the Hokage teaching them they will be more confident in themselves, not to mention the fact they will gain more skills, and I know a lot of Ninjutsu." Jiraiya was shocked at this, but he knew it to be true, being though by the Hokage will make a better shinobi out of anyone.

"Well old man, it will probably take about 2 months to find Tsunade..." Sandaime cut him off "I know where she is." Well Jiraiya was happy he wouldn't have to look for her but that also meant he'd have less time to 'Research' before he hangs it up for...good. "Tell me where she is and I'll be on my way, if she not far I can be back within the month to start my... new job." Jiraiya said with a sigh "Very well Godaime-sama" Jiraiya rolled his eyes "Ah come on, do start that."

3 Weeks Later:

Naruto was now like most mornings eating cup ramen for breakfast. He had to be at the academy in 1 hour, not that he cared if he was late or not. Well he didn't want to be late today he was yesterday and Iruka was a whole different kind of mad. Not just him but all the ninja seem to be on edge for some reason and would not tell the students. 'I'll just have to get it out of the old man then!' thought Naruto. Shrugging he decided now was a good time to start getting ready, he had the feeling today was going to be a really long and crappy day. After 40 minutes he was dressed and out of the door.

When Naruto entered and took a look around. He looked at Iruka and saw that he had the same look as yesterday, seeing that he quickly took a seat. "Well since everyone is here now I have an announcement to make." The class looked at him expectantly everyone knew something was going on because all of the shinobi looked tense. "Well class since its official, I've been ask to tell you." Iruka took a deep breath, knowing he was about to scare most of his students half to death. "As of three days ago Iwagakure, Kumogakure, Kirigakure, Amegakure are officially at war with Konohagakure, Sunagakure, Takigakure, Kusagakure, Hoshigakure." Iruka looked around the room and saw that EVERYONE was looking scared, even Naruto, Kiba, and Sasuke. "How did this happen?" Asked a very afraid pink haired girl named Sakura. "Well it all started with Iwa and Ame planning attack Kusa, and as an ally to Kusa we were required to help them. We sent them backup and stopped the attack, and then Kusa and our forces that were sent retaliated against Ame. Since Iwa and Ame are allied that means we were are war with Iwa as well. This is where it gets out of hand." Iruka looked around and not one student were looking away from him. "Iwa and Kumo Also have an alliance thus joining the war, not to mention that they don't like us anyways. Our Alliance with Suna states that if there are two or more of the Great Shinobi Nations at war with us they will side with us. Taki also sided with us in order to ensure their safety. Then, I don't know how or why but Kiri also joined Iwa side, and because Hoshi is between Konoha and Kiri they were dragged in."

"Iruka-sensei does that mean when we graduate will have to fight in the war?" this was asked by a blond haired girl, her name is Ino. "As Gennin, you won't be fighting in the war. Only Chunin and higher ranking ninja will fight. But you'll have to do tougher missing as Gennin to pull the weight of the ninja who are not here. Heh, also even before you graduate you all will be assigned "D-Rank" missions." At this a lot of the students were happy they were going to be able to complete some missions. 'They'll be angry when they find out what exactly "D-Rank" missions are' "Well don't be too happy because you won't be getting paid for these missions while you're still a student." Screams of bloody murder, that's what was heard when that announcement was made. "Ah be quite, these missions will be used to help the ninja who are away at war so you should be proud that you're able to do something to help them even as a student." 'They should have the students do "D-Rank" missions all the time. With these war time changes the students will do the work the Shinobi can't do around the village and the money will be used for their supplies and other things.' "We will start the missions next week so be prepared for anything!"

1 week later

The Old man was sitting in his office with mixed emotions. He was happy that he had less paperwork because the elders are doing it. He felt sorry for his old teammates. He was sad that the reason they were doing the paperwork was because of the war, and the Hokage had other things to do. Another thing is he's happy his successors would be here in about 20 minutes and he could hand over the job and start training some Shinobi. But once he trains them they'll be off to fight and possibly die. 'This is too much stress for me Jiraiya and Tsunade better hurry and get in here.'

Now about 20 minutes later a knock was heard at his door. "Enter" 'I hope it's those two.' When the door opened it revealed Jiraiya and A woman whom looks about 25 with twin pony tails in the back of her head. Though she looks to only be 25 she's actually over 50. "Jiraiya, Tsunade finally you both are here. Jiraiya, you'll be taking over in a few days but first we have to go talk to the council and then announce this. Tsunade, I want you to organize and start classes for medic Nins, if we wait too long the war will escalate and then we won't have the resources for it." They both knew why they were here so they now just had to do it. "But before the meeting starts, let us talk."

2 week later:

Naruto was on his way home from one of the many "D-Rank Missions". He was quit pissed at the fact that they had to do stupid stuff like babysitting, laundry, walking dogs, pulling weeds, painting, shopping, cleaning rooms, moving people from house to house, stocking shelves, delivering food, and much more crap he wouldn't call missions. For a while he was also quite angry and a little scared that they choose a new Hokage. "Should have chosen me, I would have banded these 'missions', their just stupid chores." To make the missions worse, they didn't get paid for them. He met with Jiraiya and the anger and fear went away within 2 minutes, that guy was really cool, and liked Naruto. Naruto noticed one thing that made him very happy, most of the citizens stopped glaring at him, and a lot of them started to show him a little respect. When he asked the old man what happened he was told "In times of war, all ninja and trainee's are respected by the citizens. The people are scared and are trying to do anything they can to help even if it's just being nice." He was happy he could go into any store and buy what he needed, without having to pay more than the price, but it made him a little mad that it took something like a war for them to treat him like they do everyone else.

'Well Iruka-sensei said once we graduate in 3 months we'll have the chance to do better missions. Ah man for the next 3 months it's going to be training, lame missions, and school. I refuse to fail again and have to put up with another whole year, and I'll be damned if I have to spend a year doing "D-Rank" missions!'

3 Months later:

"Well class, this is it. The test today will decide if you will become Gennin or stay here for a least another year so I want you all to be serious and NO jokes or you'll fail automatically." Iruka said this while looking Naruto in the eyes. 'Well I guess that means I won't be able to get him with SEXY NO JUTSU today.' though Naruto. 'I just pray that it won't be BUNSHIN NO JUTSU for the test, I STILL can't do it after all that training.'

"The Jutsu for the test will be HENGE NO JUTSU. When I call your name come with me so we can test you." After this everyone was being called one by one, Iruka knew they all could do henge with no problem so this year they would have all 28 students pass. It was now Naruto's turn to be tested. "Uzumaki Naruto" Naruto looked up and Iruka then quickly got up and went to the testing room with him. "Well Do HENGE NO JUTSU you'll officially become a Gennin." Naruto made the seal and then shouted "HENGE" and with that he turned into an exact copy of Iruka. The teacher was happy that Naruto could finally pass but was worried about what he'll be doing from now on. "You Pass!" Naruto smiled and grabbed and forehead protector from the desk and quickly tied it around his head. As soon and he finished tying it around his head he was in pain, the most pain he ever felt was in his head and stomach. He did the only thing he could... Scream and pass out.

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