Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Teen Titans. This was co-written with shadowwriter329.
Chapter 1: Team 7 United!
Kakashi had entered the office of the Sandaime Hokage. He was the last one there as the others where already waiting for him.
"You're late Kakashi." Kurenai said as she huffed a bit. She may have been a new jounin, but she preferred to show that she was quite responsible.
"There is no need for that Kurenai, after all he is being given a team. If they pass they may be the most unique team to ever grace our history." Hiruzen Sarutobi said as he opened a scroll for the list. He read off it reaching team 7.
"Hatake Kakashi, you will teach Team 7 which consists of Haruno Sakura, Uchiha Karasu Sasuke, and Uzumaki Naruto." This caused a gasp of shock from some of the jounin. One of them asked, "You can't be serious Hokage-sama? That, Uzumaki kid didn't graduate." The last part showed his disgust at Naruto for his burden.
"He graduated last night. Iruka promoted him, and I myself approved it. Yuuhi Kurenai, you shall lead Team 8 consisting of Hyuuga Hinata, Inuzuka Kiba, and Aburame Shino. Team 9 is still in circulation from the previous year, and Sarutobi Asuma shall lead Team 10 consisting of Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru, and Akimichi Chouji." Hiruzen then looked at them sternly as they at once said, "Hai Hokaga-sama!"
-Konoha Academy-
Sasuke sighed as she pulled on her cloak. Today was the day she would get on a genin team, where she would work on her goal. Her headband was tied around her waist like a belt making sure her weapon packs were strapped to her thighs.
As she walked to the academy for the last time her friends Sakura and Ino joined her. "Hey Sasuke who do you think our teams will be?" Ino asked.
Sasuke didn't really seem interested.
"As long as I don't have any of those fan boys or brainless idiots I don't care."
"Speaking of brainless guess what I heard Naruto did last night," Ino said, as they got closer to the academy.
"He's not brainless. He's just not used to everything here. I know he has been here a few years but it is still a culture shock to him." Sakura said defending Naruto.
"Aliens," muttered Sasuke in the same tone most girl would when they say "boys".
"Do you think that is why not many people like him?" ask Ino as she notice some people around the village seemed to glare and dislike him.
"But not many people now that he is an alien or at least half of one." Sasuke countered.
"It is true my friends, not many know of my alien blood." Said a voice behind them.
There was Naruto, with his grin that is rarely seen off his face. He was a tall boy with tan skin but ha a hint of orange to it. His orange skin-tight clothes show his muscles. His cheeks had birthmarks that looked like whiskers, blond hair with red streaks in it and blue eye that seemed to be made of sapphire.
He grinned at his friends. "Hey Sakura, have you finish your latest toy?"
Sakura eyebrow twitched at that, as the first ninja in her family, she had a lot of work to get as good as she is now. She didn't have many ninjutsu to use, as her chakra pools were small, but she had perfect control. Sakura was very smart as she started making new tools to help give her an edge in a fight.
"They are not toys they are my ninja tools."
Naruto looked confused, "I thought ninja tools were the metal stars that were thrown or those daggers for fighting or the paper that blows up like bombs."
Thy all knew what he meant, Naruto sometimes has his words mixed up as he grew up on his home planet but he late parents wanted him to come her and be a ninja like they were.
"Yes they are," started Sakura not bothering to correct his sentence, "But my tools will help me a lot more then normal tools." Then she noticed something, "Hey, why do you have a headband? I thought you failed yesterday?"
Naruto grinned and adjusted his headband warped around his forehead. "I will tell you inside." They stepped in the classroom, but Naruto didn't get a chance to explain as class began. Many of the students had already gathered and started talking about whom they wanted on their team. Many of the boys wanted to be on the same team as Sasuke to show off to her and win her heart. Shikamaru, another one of Naruto's few friends, noticed the headband as well.
"Hey Naruto, how come you're hear? I thought you failed yesterday." Shikamaru said in his lazy tone.
"Ah yes, I was hoping to explain that. Mizuki told me I could graduate by stealing the Scroll of Forbbiden seals and spells, from which I had learned the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, but it was a trick, as he wanted it for himself. I had used the jutsu in front of Iruka-sensei and pummeled him vigorously with my fists. Iruka saw fight to graduate me, and the Hokage blessed it friend Shikamaru." Naruto said as the others listened not quite believing it. That included Ami 'the Jinx'. Before any one could contest him or call him a liar, Iruka had started.
"SHUT UP YOU BRATS!" He had used his own 'Demon Head technique' to silence most of them and get their attention.
"Now, as you all know today you have gathered here as official graduates of Konohagakure no Sato Shinobi Gakuen. For that, I am very proud of you, but you are all currently gennin. You are currently the lowest rank of the Ninja Corp. You will be assigned a three man squads with a Jounin, a superior ninja, to instruct and guide you. We shall begin with Squad 1..." Iruka started, as everyone got excited again.
'Please let me be with my friends.' Naruto thought hoping to be on a squad that accepted him.
'I don't want any of those mindless kiss-ups and drooling fanboys. Naruto, Sakura, and even Ino are much better then anyone else. Especially Kiba.' Sasuke thought remembering all the times he wanted to prove he was 'top dog' and get her on a date. It didn't help that she was as beautiful as her late mother, Mikoto.
'It would be great to be on Ino-buta's team, but if I was paired with Naruto or Sasuke it might not be so bad.'
"...Squad 7: Uzumaki Wildfire Naruto, Haruno Sakura, and Uchiha Karasu Sasuke. Your jounin instructor is Hatake Kakashi." Iruka said as a moan of boys started to complain on the 'dead last' getting on a team with one of the most beautiful girls their age.
"Why does the 'dobe' get to be on a team with Sasuke?" Kiba asked not liking this arrangement.
"Because Naruto is the 'dobe'. He had the lowest scores while Sasuke had the highest. The Hokage approved these squads himself, and it's tradition for the 'dobe' to be placed on the same team as the 'rookie of the year', which is ironically shared with top Kunoichi, as Sasuke has earned both titles. Squad 8: Hyuuga Hinata, Aburame Shino, and Inuzuka Kiba, your jounin instructor is Yuuhi Kurenai. Squad 9 is still in circulation from last year, and Squad 10 consists of Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru, and Akimichi Chouji. Your jounin instructor is Sarutobi Asuma. You now have free time to enjoy lunch, and to learn more about your teammates. Your jounin instructors will meet you back here at noon. I wish you all the best of luck on your careers as ninja." Iruka said with a bow before leaving the classroom. Sasuke had a small smile at this. Sakura sighed in relief, and Naruto was happy.
"This is most wonderful news friends! We should celebrate with a meal. Perhaps we shall venture to the Stand of Ichiraku to partake of their ramen?" Naruto suggested to his friends.
"Naruto, I respect that you like ramen, but please respect that we don't eat it every day." Sasuke said as Naruto smiled sheepishly.
"Troublesome aliens. You get a taste of something cheap and you go on about it like it was the Shodaime." Shikamaru said as he, Chouji, and Ino came up to them.
"I had also made some lunches to share. In such an event that Ichiraku's was denied." Naruto said as he got some bentous out and passed them.
"You definitely have a way in the kitchen." Ino said as she started to eat a bentou Naruto made.
"I am glad you enjoy it friend Ino." He said with a smile as they started eating. Everyone started chatting and wondering.
"I wonder what our sensei's are like?" Ino asked taking another bite of rice.
"I don't know, but Kakashi-sensei will have his hands full with the three of us." Sakura said as she grabbed something from her pack. A homemade utility belt.
"I'm coming prepared for anything." She said with a smile.
"So, Sasuke-chan, how 'bout a date just you and me?" Kiba asked butting in.
"No. I still don't know how you and Naruto are friends." She said eating heartily. The food was eaten and the conversation died down as it was noon. The Jounins started and from Squads 1-6 were taken, followed by teams 8-10. It had been three hours.
"Where is he. I want to get started already." Sakura said getting agitated at the tardiness their sensei showed.
"Perhaps he should be instructed in why one should not be late, especially if there is a battle present." Naruto said as he floated towards the chalkboard and picked up an eraser, and then proceeded to place it on the top of the sliding door. He then quickly floated to a seat and sat down with a foxy grin on his face.
"Naruto. Kakashi is a jounin, and you are a gennin. He won't fall for it." Sasuke said as Kakashi entered, and the eraser dropped right on his head. Sasuke didn't show any emotion, but Sakura giggled a bit while Naruto chuckled.
"My first impression is, I hate you. Meet me on the roof in five minutes." Kakashi said as he disappeared in poof of smoke. They then made their way to the roof and sat down at three spots in front of Kakashi.
"Well now that you are all here why don't you introduce yourselves?" Kakashi asked eyeing his new students.
Sasuke raised an eyebrow, "Seeing as it would be more for your benefit then ours, why don't you go first?" Kakashi eye her for a bit before he seemed to smile under his mask.
"That's fair I guess. I am Hatake Kakashi, I few like and some dislikes. I don't have any dreams. I have some hobbies."
They all just started at him, "But all we got was your name that we already knew." Stated Naruto confused.
"Well then why don't you go first?" suggested Kakashi.
Naruto grinned, "I am, Uzumaki Wildfire Naruto I have many likes, like all of my friends and ramen I have few dislikes and my dream is…"he stopped her as if wonder if he should say it before he continued, "And I have many hobbies."
Kakashi just watched him, 'Not all that bright is he? But, from what I can tell, Tamaraneans are nothing short of pure powerhouses.'
Sasuke shook her head, "At least you were better then our sensei is. My name is Uchiha Karasu Sasuke. I have few likes, which I won't name, and a few dislikes. My goal is to avenge my mother. My hobbies involve meditation."
Kakashi looked at the girl, 'She could be worst. At least she is not thinking about only her brother.'
Sakura just sighed at her friends.
"A little better guys but it didn't have to be like Kakashi-sensei. My name is Haruno Sakura. I like several things, like learning new things and making more of my special ninja tools and, of course, my friends. My dislikes are those who mess with my friends and think that I am weak. My dream is to be one of the best ninja in the world. Mt hobbies are training, hanging out with my friends and reading."
Kakashi watched the last of his new students.
'Well, well, well, I might have a team that could pass my test and make it in our world. But we will really see if they have what it takes to pass my test.'
"Okay guys I have good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?"
"Bad," said the girls while Naruto answered "Good"
They looked at him, "Good news first so bad news does not seem so bad."
"Naruto you would want bad news first so the good news makes up for it." Sakura said looking at him.
"Well the bad news is that you guys might not even make it as genin." His students all stared at him.
Then Sasuke asked, "What is the good news?"
"I got my favorite book signed by the author today." Kakashi said as he held up an orange book.
The girls glared at him while Naruto simply said, "Good news indeed."
"Why won't we make it? We already graduated." Sakura said pointing to her hitai-ate that was tied in a ribbon in her hair.
"You see, there are twenty-seven students that graduate on average, but only nine of those twenty-seven become actual gennin. The graduation exam is merely a test to weed out the completely hopeless, and the sensei gives out the real exam." Kakashi said as Naruto got in his face with his eyes glowing blue from anger.
"I will not fail your test! I have already been held back two times before now because of the bunshin no jutsu. I will become a ninja, and I will become Hokage as my father before me!" Naruto said heatedly. Sakura and Sasuke knew that he meant the fourth as he had told them about his parents.
"Well, if you're so confident then prove it. We will meet at Training Ground 7 for this assignment." He then placed a folder on the table in front of them.
"This has some details about the area we will be using. Locations, terrain, and so on, but I won't tell you the assignment until tomorrow at six. Oh, I don't recommend eating breakfast, unless you want to throw up. Sayonara." Kakashi said as he poofed away once more.
"I believe friend Sakura, friend Sasuke, that he underestimates us." Naruto said as he took a look at the file and handed it to Sakura.
-Training Ground 7, 8:00 AM-
The next day at the training ground the hopefully new team seven were waiting for Kakashi. After a few more minutes Sakura watch beeped and Kakashi appeared in a poof of smoke.
'So, yesterday wasn't a fluke. He seems to always be two hours late. That proves that theory.' Thought Sakura as all of team seven glared at him.
"Now that we are all here, I shall explain the test." He pulled out two bentous and places them on a stone monument. Then he pulled an alarm clock and placed it one of the tree training logs. He turned at them and held up two bells on a string, "This test is to get these bells (ring) from me. The ones that get a bell will pass the test. Those who fail to get a bell fail the test, and are sent back to the academy."
He enjoyed the look of horror on their faces.
"To get a bell at me you must come at me with the intention to kill. Well everyone except Naruto."
They now looked confused, "Why only me?" Naruto asked pointing to himself.
Kakashi eyed him, "'Cause I knew your parents, and I know what you are. I have seen them fight, and I may not know how powerful you are in the terms of a Tamaranean. So I am not taken any chances."
"But I am the dead last at the academy, you can't be afraid of me." Naruto said as if that made perfect sense.
"You are the dead last cause you failed all the paper test and the clone jutsu. They did make a note about you having some raw strength and you were trained on you home planet so I have no accurate way to tell how strong you are. For all I know one punch or starbolt could just knock me out if I am lucky."
Naruto seemed bummed out but seem to expect that answer. Kakashi then started the clock. "The clock shall go off in two hours. You have till then to get a bell. The test starts now." The three went off as Kakashi waited on the field in plain sight.
'At least they know how to hide themselves. Sasuke more then the others considering her abilities.' Kakashi thought as he sensed danger and dodged a flurry of blue starbolts from the sky.
"So, you decided to start with a sneak attack, but I didn't know you could fly." Kakashi said as Naruto landed in front of him.
"I shall gain a bell!" Naruto said before he punched the earth causing an earthquake in the area. Kakashi managed to dodge it quickly, but was placed in an unbalanced.
'Geez, I guess it's true that Tamaraneans are strong. He could match Tsunade-sama's strength without the chakra control.' He commented in his head as Sasuke and Sakura watched.
'Alright, I guess with starbolts and super strength he'll be great at the front. Now for the next part.' Sakura thought before she grabbed a device and activated it.
"Sasuke, you ready with your part?" Sakura asked as Sasuke responded.
"I'm ready. We just need you and Naruto to keep Kakashi distracted." Sasuke said as she turned the device off. Sakura then grabbed something from her utility belt. She then threw some aerodynamic objects at Kakashi as Naruto dived right at him. Kakashi managed to dodge Naruto, but the strings that held the bells were cut. That was when Sasuke made her move and levitated the bells to her hand. Kakashi blinked as he jumped away from Naruto and eye the broken string that held the bells.
'Was this all planned, or did Sakura use Naruto to cut the bells and Sasuke got to them first? Even if it was planed out I have to be sure they have what it takes.'
"Well it has not even been ten minutes and already Sasuke has the bells." Sakura and Sasuke came out of hiding holding the two bells in her hands. "Now the important question, which one of your teammates will fail?"
Sasuke raised an eyebrow before she had the bells float toward her teammates. They stared at her. "I barely did anything so I will go back. It will be easier to do it again anyway." She said this as if anyone would do it.
"Sasuke you did an important part," said Sakura. "If you didn't grab the bells we would have had to fight Kakashi sensei and we might not have even gotten the bells then."
"Friends it is no problem I will go back. Sakura planned incase this did not work would have and Sasuke is too skilled to go back. You could have pass without me so I will go." Naruto said as he floated to Sasuke and handed her the bell.
Kakashi looked from one determined face to the other.
'So it was planned, and they are willing to give up their dreams for the other. I don't now if I should be proud of them for doing so well or annoyed for passing my 'impossible test'. Oh well might as well tell them. But it was suppose to be two hours for the test, fifteen minutes to tell them what they did wrong, another fifteen to have them have one last chance and another thirty to explain what it mean to be a ninja. And I have to wait two hours before going to the Hokage. What do I do for five hours? Maybe I should bug Gai for a change and tell him my students pass my test in fifteen minutes. That will make him go crazy and train his students harder and leave me alone longer.'
"You all pass." He said simply. Naruto jumped up and down in excitement.
"Friends, it has all gone exactly as planned." Naruto said as he grabbed the two girls in a whirling hug getting Kakashi stunned.
"You planned this part too?" He asked as Sakura nodded.
"I only planned on how to get the bells. Naruto gave us the answers." Sasuke nodded at Sakura's statement as Naruto began to speak.
"I was told of my parents and how my father used it for your team as a gennin. It was originally used by the Sandaime when he trained the Sannin, and then Jiraiya used it for his team, which included my father, and then My father did it for your team. It was safe to assume that you would pull this on us as it seemed traditional that Squad 7 would be tested in such a manner." Naruto then gave a glance to Sasuke.
"It was about teamwork and sacrifice. If one of us was selfish then the team would fall apart, but if there was a skilled and selfless leader then we pass." Sasuke said as she took her hood down for a moment to show her small smile.
"I see, so Naruto had the information from a caretaker who knew his parents as well." Kakashi said as he eyed the three.
"I say Naruto should lead. When Kakashi can't of course." Sakura said surprising the rest.
"You only failed because of the bunshin no jutsu and the paper test. That doesn't mean you're stupid, and it was your idea to show selflessness to prove we'll make it." Sakura said.
"I am unqualified to lead, and so I thi-" Naruto started as Sasuke interrupted him.
"It's okay Naruto. You want to be Hokage right?" Sasuke asked as Naruto nodded.
"Think of this as a chance to start learning. I also hate to admit it, but this is a male dominant society and women won't be listened to or taken as seriously." Sasuke said as Naruto nodded.
"I take either gender seriously as only the royal house on Tamaran has any greater privilege due to their station. Otherwise men and woman are equal." Naruto said and Sakura smiled.
"That's why you'll be a greater leader then most teams, or at least 8." Sakura said as she smiled at Naruto.
"We passed, can we go now?" Sasuke asked as Naruto nodded and floated while holding Sakura's hand. Sasuke followed alongside them.
"Well, I guess I have to report and find something to do for now." Kakashi said as he noticed something was missing.
"Where's my book?"
-Hokage's Office, Five Hours Later-
Kakashi entered the Hokage's office hours later after spending a few hours looking for his book. Turned out that Sasuke got it and sent it somewhere in the village. He also ran into Gai and told him his team passed faster then any team that did. Gai ran to find his team to train them in his "power of youth" so they could beat his rival's team.
Kakashi found that Asuma was also there as well as Kurenai and Naru Katsuragi, a woman with short brown hair, honey brown eyes, an X scar on her face, and a figure that matched Kurenai's. The third Hokage cleared his throat, not bothering to say anything about Kakashi. "Now I want a report of your teams that have passed."
Kurenai went first, "My team of Hyuuga Hinata, Aburame Shino, and Inuzuaka Kiba, all three are good trackers with Shino having a level head keeping the team together. Kiba is a little rough around the edges, but you cannot find a more loyal teammate. Hinata has great potential and with some time I can bring it out."
Asuma blew some smoke before he went next, "My team is of Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Ino, and Akamichi Chouji. Ino was no doubt the leader of the team and has a good head on her shoulders. Shikamaru is also smart when he feels like it, and Choji is a power house as well as a loyal teammate."
Naru Katsuragi went next, "My team of Ami 'the Jinx', Riku 'Mammoth' Aoyama, and Shinji 'Gizmo' Akagami, pass. They prefer their nicknames, but can work together as a team. Jinx is the leader, while Gizmo is more of a thinker, and Mammoth is a powerhouse."
Kakashi went over the teams in his head. He knew of Mammoth and Gizmo, as they were both one of the dumbest and brightest students at the academy. The five lowest scoring students were Naruto, Mammoth, Kiba, Shikamaru and a no name student that did not pass. The top five smartest students were Sasuke, Gizmo, Sakura and Ino tied for third then Shino. Of coarse academy scores never told anyone how good someone is. Naruto is a good example of that.
Kakashi then started, "My team passed in only fifteen minutes of the test. From what I know is that Sakura came up with several plans to get the bells. She is the brains of the team. Sasuke is good support with her powers, and Naruto is nothing short of a heavy assault ninja, but given his blood that is to be understandable, he was able to keep me on my toes."
Katsuragi and Kurenai looked confused, "What do you mean by his blood?" she asked.
The other three looked at them. "Oh, that's right," Asuma started, "You guys don't know do you?"
The Third Hokage cleared his throat and asked, "Tell me, what do you know about Naruto?"
Katsuragi started, "He was born the day of the Kyuubi no Kitsune's attack. The fourth used him as the prison that keeps the beast locked away, and thus should be the hero of our village."
"He is also the dead last of the academy," Stated Kurenai. "His test scores are worst then anything there. How is he able to keep you on your toes Kakashi?"
"He failed because of the paper test and he had no control of his chakra to make a single clone. Other then that he has the ability in combat to be powerful." The third said, "Tell me, where do you think Naruto was for the first ten years of his life?"
"I had assumed that he was taken out of the village to train and keep him safe." Katsuragi said. "I take it this is not true?"
"Yes he was taken, but to his home planet Tamaran. You see Naruto is what is known as a Tamaranean." Said the third Hokage to the shocked Jounin.
"Hokage-sama, what is a Tamaranean?" Katsuragi asked, as she never heard of it before.
"Tamaraneans are not native to this world. They possess many powers such as the ability to fire energy, Tsunade level strength, and the ability to fly. Another ability is that they can assimilate information through skin contact. The only reason Naruto failed the written test isn't because of his 'lack of intelligence', but rather fools who don't see him as a person, regardless of race, and his inability to read our writing system. He is still improving on that." They were all shocked at this. The dead last failed because he couldn't read.
"Then there's also Sasuke's situation." Kakashi said referring to her 'powers'.
"Ah, the powers of one from the mystic realm of Azarath. I believe that this will be the year with many powerful shinobi in our midst. I feel great things will happen in the future, but for good or ill I cannot say. You are dismissed." The Sandaime said as they all left after a "Hai, Hokage-sama." He looked at the picture of the fourth and thought, 'Great things indeed await us.'