Chapter One: A Different Start
Naruto Senju looked over the city of Konoha with a smile. He had just passed the genin exam with flying colors. The past four years of handwork had finally paid off. He kept looking down at the headband in his hand. It was the standard headband with the blue cloth. It was his headband. No more admiring his mother's or sister's headband. Nothing could ruin this day.
"Damn! They let anyone pass don't they," a young, female voice said. Naruto frowned when he heard it. Guess he spoke too soon. "Father must be getting soft." Said voice belonged to Amaya Uzumaki, the daughter of Minato and Kushina Uzumaki (Note: Minato took Kusinha's last name). Like her mother, she had long, red hair. She wore a simple outfit of blank pants, and a long white shirt.
"Shut it and go away! The only reason you passed was because your father is the hokage!"
"At least I have a father, bastard child!" Naruto grew red in the face.
"At least my mom is not the town bit-".
"Don't even finish that Naruto." Naruto froze. It was that voice. He slowly turned his head to see Tsunade Senju looking at him. She had a massive frown on her face. Amaya was about to laugh until she saw a red-headed woman appear from behind Tsunade. It was Kushina Uzumaki. Both mothers did not look happy.
"Amaya, apologize now!"
"Same for you, Naruto!"
Naruto and Amaya looked at each other and snarled. The two had hated each other since they first meet at a park. It got worse when they both entered the academy together. Once the teachers had to break up a fight between the two when they started using Jutsu.
"Why would I want to say sorry to her," Naruto said crossing his arms. "She started it by calling me a bastard." Tsunade sighed. She knew that was always a sore spot for him, since she never told him who his father was.
"Ok then. How about calling Ms. Uzumaki the b-word?"
"Hey! That's just what Uncle Jiraiya calls her!" Naruto realized his mistake. His mother disliked the pervert alot, and was waiting for a chance to beat him. Tsunade looked pissed and stormed off. Kushina's face matched the color of her hair. She gave a small yell and followed Tsunade. Naruto looked over at Amaya and shook his head. The two new genin simply walked away from each other.
Naruto returned home to see his older sister, Shizune, cleaning. He simply walked to his room and grabbed a backpack full of ninja gear. "Tell mom I'm training!" Before Shizune could reply, Naruto was out the door and running towards the training grounds.
Naruto was finishing up his training when he saw his mother walking towards him. "Find Jiraiya?"
"The old pervert got out of town before I could catch him. I guess he lives to see another day." Tsunade paused. "Good job on your test. Iruka dropped off your results. You were as good as me. Hell, a little better." Naruto grinned and rubbed the back of his head. "Don't let it get to your head now! Anyways, we need to talk." Naruto frowned. "You know I hate that word, and hate it when you use it. Kushina is a nice woman who helps you alot."
"I know, but Amaya said-"
"I know what she said. Kushina is most likely yelling at her right now. You need to let things go Naruto. One day, an enemy ninja will say something to you hoping you will get angry. Anger destroys reasons. That was the first thing I taught you." Naruto looked down ashamed. "Your still young and have time to learn it. I'm just trying to make you learn it sooner then latter." Tsunade paused to let Naruto think.
"Who was my father?"
"Your father was a very smart man. One of the strongest people I knew. He could take on any ninja with ease, even me. I know he would have loved you very much." She stopped.
"What was his name?"
"I'll tell you when you're older. It's a little complicated." Naruto was about to speak when Tsunade cut him off. "Let's head home. I have dinner cooking."
"Yeah, sure."
The next day, Naruto was at the training ground waiting for his un-official sensei. Naruto was going through a series of punches and kicks like his mother showed him. He stopped when he heard a man cough.
"Man, your mother is mad," a loud, happy voice said. The voice belonged to Jiraiya, the toad sage.
"Ummmmmm, yeah," Naruto said nervously.
"You wouldn't know why, would you?"
"Of course not!"
"Ok then. . . ." He paused. "You are the worst liar in the world, Naruto. Why did you have to say that to your mom? I was yelled at for about thirty minutes straight!"
"It just kind of of slipped."
"Yeah! I don't even want to think about what Kushina is going to do to me! Minato glared at me when I saw him this morning!" He paused. "Anyways, did you get it?"
Naruto blushed. "Of course. Here." Naruto pulled out a little scroll and threw it to the pervert. Jiraiya looked around and unsealed it. Three pink and purple pairs of panties were in the scroll. Jiraya's nose began to bleed. Naruto rolled his eyes. "They can wait Jiraiya! You promised to teach me some Jutsu if I got you two pairs! I got you three!"
Jiraiya stopped. "Ok, but the third does not count. Think of it like an apologize for ratting on me." Naruto nodded. "You are in luck! I know two perfect Justus for you!"
Naruto walked home with Jiraiya at his side. The two walked the long stair case to Tsunade's apartment. Naruto walked in first. "Hey mom! I'm home," he called out. The short reply of an 'ok' came from Tsunade. "I brought company!" No response.
Jiraiya walked in next with a goofy smile. "Tsunade! Come give me a hug! We haven't seen each other since this morning!" Out of now where a fist collides with Jiraya's face. Tsunade looked down at the pervert and shook her head. Jiraiya was twitching on the floor.
"Hello, Jiraiya," she said with a grin. She turned to Naruto. "Go wash up. Dinners almost ready." Naruto walked to his room and closed the door. Jiraiya slowly got up and sat down on the couch in the living room.
"So, Tsunade. How have you been," Jiraiya asked with a serious tone of voice. "We haven't really sat down in a while to just talk."
"Things have been busy, but I'm happy. Naruto passed the genin test, and tomorrow he meets his team. He passed with almost perfect scores."
"Guess, he took after you, eh?"
"Guess he did. Unlike me, he has both book and ninja smarts. So, what did you teach him today?"
"A few Jutsu. Nothing really amazing. .. Yet!" The two paused.
"He looks alot like you Jiraiya. I wonder if he began to wonder if. . ."
"He does doesn't he? I was thinking that when I saw him today. It's scary almost." The toad-sage paused. "I should have been there."
"You were in not shape to be a father, Jiraiya. You had just killed Orochimaru and were going through a large amount of grief. Then we lost sensei to the nine-tails. I understand."
"Speaking of the nine-tails how is his seal?"
"I check it weekly like you asked. The seal is fine, and Naruto has yet to meet the nine-tails or use its power. I'll contact you when he does."
"I was thinking. Maybe I should stay in Konoha? Be there for him like I should have. I can mange my spy network from here. It will take more work, but I can do it."
"I can't tell you what to do Jiraiya, but if you do stay, you can stay here till you find a place to live."
"Can I sleep in your bed?"
A fist was his answer.
The next day, Naruto sat at the academy waiting for teams to be announced. He could see Amaya talking with one of her friends. He sighed and closed his eyes. He was about to go to sleep when he heard the footsteps approaching his desk. He opened his right eye and saw Amaya standing over him. "Yes, Amaya?"
"My mother and father yelled at me for two hours!"
"Not my fault." Naruto closed his eyes again. "You need to learn to keep rude comments to yourself."
Amaya was about to continue when Iruka walked in. "In your seats!" Amaya glared at Naruto and returned to her seat. "Naruto Senju! Report to the Hokage's office." Amaya began to laugh as Naruto began walking out the classroom. "Amaya Uzumaki! Report to the Hokage's office." Amaya stopped and grew nervous.
Naruto and Amaya walked towards the Hokage's office, both nervous. Only students who did something bad were forced to go to the Hokage's office. Usually those students never came back to the academy.
The two genin entered the office. Minato, the fourth Hokage, sat behind a large wooden desk with a frown on his face. He pointed to two seats in front of his desk. The genin took the seats.
"Do you know why I have called you here," he asked with slight anger in his voice. The genin quickly shook their heads 'no'. "Too many students passed the genin exam. As a result, I was forced to make some hard decisions." The hokage paused and then smiled. "I have decided to put you two on a team with a jounin sensei!" Both genin looked confused. "Come on! I was just joking. I'm not angry at you." The genin relaxed then looked at each other.
"Dad! Put me on another team! I can't stand him!"
"Lord Hokage! This is unfair! I can't be with her!"
"Shut up! Senju and Uzumaki's were allies in history. So, you two can work together. Now, I have your sensei already picked out. Let me introduce you to your sensei, Itachi Inzuka!"