AN: Now, I know what you're probably thinking... "SO MANY WORDS! -clicks and leaves-" But it's only 1196-1198.

If you'd give this story a read I'd 'preciate it. Because in the last two months I've watched the entirety of Naruto part I then advanced into PART II. I'm currently on Episode 140-ish out of the currently 172 uploaded episodes... So I'd like to start writing a fan-fiction.

Oh yeah, as for my Original Character... this is an alternate universe starting before the events of the first episode, still it'll advance quite quickly into the events after the land of waves.

At any rate, if it's not too much of a bother. I'd like the reader to leave a review. Any support or constructive criticism is welcome.

Chapter One: Academy, Partnership Established

He sat at the back of the academy school-room with his arms crossed while their sensei Iruka Called them up to the front of the class, one by one to test their transformation Jutsu. As usual the last one to be called up was him, the unusually quiet one who spent day and night studying for the purpose of bettering his ninjutsu, genjutsu, and even taijutsu… much unlike the worst member of his entire class; Naruto Uzumaki. The boy was currently trying as hard as he could to utilize his chakra to change forms into the Third Hokage. Still, it was a matter of in-depth Chakra control and studying of the subject that you're trying to transform into. Naruto tried three different times, all were failures because the Hokage was always too short, and always staying the exact same height as Naruto, or wider. Sometimes he even had massive lips and a ridiculously large nose, it was almost amusing.

Everyone else laughed at Naruto except the boy in the back with crossed arms. He was from an unknown family with an unknown kekkei genkai, just an orphaned outsider that just so happened to be delivered to the front gate in a basket in the middle of one stormy night. Naruto turned his head towards the others and assured them that he was only joking around and that on this last attempt he would get it for sure…

"Naruto, I don't think you have it this time, but better luck next time!" Iruka sensei stated and laughed awkwardly as he tried to reassure Naruto, who in turn suddenly looked depressed as his expression darkened and he returned to his seat.

"Uhm, Next is…" He slowly ran a finger down the list and then he suddenly looked somewhat tense. "Next is: Kodokunaha." He stated and all eyes turned to the boy, who did not operate well within crowds, but he didn't let something like that stop him. Kodokunaha's expression was unchanging and empty as he slowly turned his head towards Naruto, who simply stared at him with an annoyed look on his face. Kodokunaha simply smiled, tilted his head, and finally let out a light-hearted chuckle. As soon as he did he heard multiple dreamy sighs and the crashing of human bodies on the floor. When he reopened his eyes he discovered the majority of the class on the floor, drooling and almost completely unconscious, he wondered if rendering everyone unconscious with a smile was his kekkei genkai... perhaps.

"Apologies Iruka sensei. I forgot what happens when I smile, not even the mask can save them." Kodo stated and sighed deeply as he made his way to the front of the class. When he found himself standing at the front of the entire class, he could feel the expectant and unpleasant stares digging into the back of his skull. He quickly made the handsigns and went up in smoke as he transformed into an exact replica of the hokage in the hokage's garbs. Iruka sensei gasped in surprise. Perhaps it was because he did the signs so quickly, or maybe because he didn't call out what jutsu he was doing like the others. The transformation Jutsu was a rather easy thing to accomplish, but despite that, Naruto Uzumaki... the boy with an extremely large amount of chakra could not even do something as silly as this. Still, Kodo wasn't finished and he raised an arm and pointed at Iruka sensei. "I am the Hokage!" Kodo stated bluntly with a serious expression and interestingly with the voice of the Hokage.

Iruka let out a chuckle. "Excellent work, Kodo!" He stated and continued to laugh enthusiastically. "Well, with that concluded... I believe our day is now officially over, class is dismissed... oh, Kodo and Naruto. I'd like to ask you both to stay for a moment after class." He said, and he continued to wear that same smile, was it fake? Was it truly genuine?!

A Few Moments Later...

'WHAT HAVE I DONE WRONG?!' Kodo thought frantically on the inside; his heart skipped a beat, and he felt as though butterflies were in his stomach. But he still remained calm on the outside, exhibiting no emotion, he closed his eyes for a brief moment then opened them again. With the slight flicker of his eyes towards Naruto, he could see that the blonde-headed boy was still glaring at him. Kodo wondered what the boy was thinking. Probably contemplating on whether he should punch him in the face, or perhaps even do something horrifying... Kodo didn't realize his face was now pale.

"Kodo, are you going to be okay?" Asked his sensei, whose voice was now filled with concern for the well-being of his student.

"Give it to me straight, Sensei. If I have failed in any way, I expect disciplinary action to be taken and I will make up for my mistakes." Kodo lowered his head, completely ashamed of himself before Iruka sensei had even begun speaking.

"No, that's not it!" Iruka let out a brief chuckle and waved a hand dismissively.

Kodo raised his head immediately and let out a relieved sigh, but it was a relief short-lived.

"However, I do have a small matter to address... and seeing as how you; Kodo, are the best at the transformation and almost any other jutsu in the class, I'm counting on you to help Naruto with his training." Iruka stated, and he smiled with his eyes closed and Kodo lowered his head again, and began speaking with a quiet tone.

"I see." Kodo began. "So, you want me to train him how to transform so that he'll pass the test required to make Genin?" He continued after brief hesitation, and he heard Naruto let out what seemed to be a sigh of resignation. He must believe that Kodo had no intentions of going through with his newest task. Did Naruto look up to Kodo? Irrelevant.

"Yes, and no. Yes, because I do want you to teach him how to transform, but I also want you to be his permanent Academy Practice partner." Iruka said, his expression was now a little more serious.

Naruto was shocked, and grimaced immediately. "I have to train with him?" The blonde-haired boy demanded and clenched his fists... that kind of stung in the psychological department of Kodo.

"Is there something wrong, Naruto?" Iruka asked

"I'm sure it will be just like walking on water." Kodo said with a smile, interrupting Naruto as he opened his mouth to speak because he didn't want to hear anything else. "Sure I'll be his practice partner, no problem!" Kodo exclaimed while he grinned widely and enthusiastically, he closed his eyes once again. Suddenly Iruka and Naruto were both dazed with infatuation and ended up on the floor, completely unconscious. "I suppose... I'll just have to... let them... wake up in a while." Kodo whispered quietly, in an awkward situation as he slowly stepped out of class and was then on his way home.