chapter one enjoy
One day after Kakashi and Iruka saved Naruto.
Hiruzen was contemplating on how to deal with Naruto.
"Lord third," a new voice said
Hiruzen looks to the door to see Kakashi.
Hiruzen looked to the jonin"Yes what is it"
"Have any idea on what to do with Naruto."
"No, I haven't," he said with a blank expression.
"May I make a suggestion.."
with a sigh "What did you have in mind."
"Considering his status as a jinchuuriki and the destain from his classmates I recommend he be trained privately."
"Hmm," Hiruzen took a few minutes to think about this" this could help Naruto be an excellent ninja without the worry of being sold out again," he thought to himself.
"What do you think," Kakashi said
"I suppose this could work but who would train him," he said already having someone in mind.
"Me of course," said in a slightly demanding tone.
"Is it because you want to help the poor boy or to make amend for not being there for your sensei's son."
"Both"
"Very well, I'll allow it; bring naruto here immediately."
As much as he wants Naruto to have as close to a normal childhood, this could be good for the boy.
"Roger" with that Kakashi left to find his new student.
One hour later
The nine-year-old naruto stood before his Oji-san, who calls Jiji.
"You wanted me, Jiji."
"Yes the incident regarding foreign shinobi the other day has caused some concern for you're well being"
"Are you saying I can't be a ninja Jiji."
This got a chuckle from both Hiruzen and Kakashi" No naruto you can still be ninja it's just" Hiruzen trailed off.
"You'll be trained privately by me," Kakashi said
"Who are you?" the young blond said
"My name is Kakashi Hatake."
"Nice to meet you," he chirped as the man didn't seem to have any negative feeling towards him.
"Likewise"
"This gonna be awesome. I'll be a hell of a lot stronger than everyone in my class even that stupid Sasuke."
this got a chuckle from the two elder ninja.
"So when do we start."
"Today but I must warn you I can be a difficult taskmaster."
"Do your worst I'm gonna be Hokage one day if I can survive this the becoming Hokage will be a walk in the park, believe it?" he said with zeal.
"You have no idea." he thought to himself
"Do I call you sensei or-"
"Just Kakashi will do."
"Got it."
"Will see now it's time for us to go shopping."
"Why?"
"Trust me when I say your current clothes won't last long," he said with a slightly sinister tone.
Naruto felt a shiver run down his spine wondering what he got himself into.
one hour later
When all was said and done Naruto no longer wore his green short an orange hoodie now he chunin style pant sandals.
for top, he was chain mail with orange undershirt covering it up with a black zip-up hoodie.
"At least I can keep this," he said, pointing to the orange undershirt.
"Now it's time to take you to training ground three."
"Wait, only ninja allowed on the training grounds."
"Normally, yes, but you're be trained privately, so it's different for you."
"Sweet," he said, jumping up in the air.
"Follow me."
the two walked in comfortable silence on there way to the training, and unfortunately, Naruto was getting the stares again.
"Why do they always stare at me, what did I ever do to them," he thought to himself the memories of many pranks came rushing back to him, causing him to grin.
Kakashi looks to his student "Just to let you know your pranks come to an end NOW" Naruto could only pout at this, but it was fun while it lasted.
After several minutes of walking, they now stood in training ground three.
"So what do we do first Kakashi senpai."
Kakashi could only raise a brow at the declaration but let it go as it was better than being a sensei he let out a chuckle of the possibility.
"What's so funny."
"Nothing, first off, let me see what you learned from the academy."
Naruto proceeded to show Kakashi everything he learned so far for the next hour.
"I've got a lot of work to do," Kakashi thought to himself, "first up standard strength training."
"Strength training, I'm just a kid."
"Suck it up if you want to be a ninja."
For the rest of the day, Kakashi went through nine years version hell why it comes to strength training.
Two days later
The Academy
The chunin instructor known as Iruka had just let out his class for the day.
He sat at his desk, wondering on where Naruto went.
"Maybe he didn't want to come back to school," he said softly.
"Iruka sensei," a feminine voice said
Iruka looks to the origin of the voice to see a young Hinata standing at the doorway.
"I-Iruka sensei H-have you s-seen N-naruto" she managed to say
"No, I haven't; it's been three days since I have last seen him."
Summing up some as much resolve as she could "M-maybe the Hokage knows."
"Astute observation Hinata" this caused the girl blush slightly at the praise.
"I would ask, but I'm a little scared."
"Would you like me to come with me, so we can find out together?" he said with a reassuring smile.
Hinata gave a small nod and the two walk to the Hokage tower.
Hokage tower
Hiruzen was going over paperwork of the recent jobs completed by his ninja when he herds his door open reveals Iruke and the heiress of the Hyuga clan.
"Yes, what is it?"
"Lord Hokage we were just wondering why Naruto hasn't been in class over the past three days," Iruka said
"Ah, yes, well after the incident a few days ago, I felt it was better if Naruto was trained privately for his protection."
Iruka looks Hiruzen in the eye "By who if you don't mind me asking"
"I suppose he wouldn't mind. Kakashi Hatake is training him."
Iruka had a surprised look in his eyes "K-Kakashi, but he's a jonin wouldn't a chunin be better."
"Kakashi was insisting he trained him, who knows by the time he's done he may be stronger than his entire class," Hiruzen said with a smirk.
This surprised Iruke and Hinata at the Hokage's declaration before both shared a smile.
"That sound like Naruto always trying to prove himself" Iruka informed
"I-i hope h-he doesn't get in t-trouble."
"He'll be fine he has a jonin looking after him"
"I shouldn't have to remind you to keep this to yourselves."
"We will, and thank you."
"You may go now."
"Come on, Hinata. I'll walk you home, so you don't get in trouble for staying out too late."
"Thank you, Iruka sensei."
As master and student left Hiruzen pondered if he made the right choice for Naruto.
It was late in the day as Iruka walked Hinata home when suddenly Hinata caught a glimpse of a familiar head of blond hair.
"N-Naruto" pointing to blonde off in the distance.
Iruka looked where Hinata was pointing and saw not only blonde hair but gray hair as well.
Upon closer inspection, Kakashi was carrying Naruto over his shoulder.
Hinata changed direction toward her cush, wanting to know how his former student is doing Iruka followed suit.
"Kakashi" Iruka called out getting the jonin's attention.
"Oh hey Iruka, how's it going."
"Good, I was walking Hinata home when we saw you, and I figure I'd see how my former student is doing."
"We just got done with some strength training, as a reward for lasting longer then I thought I'm him treating him to ramen."
"Iruka sensei and Hinata," Naruto said weakly.
"Care to join us," Kakashi informed
"I don't mind, but I'm not sure if Hinata can.."
"Lady Hinata," a new voice said aloud.
"Speak of the devil," Kakashi said as one of the members of Hyuga clan came rushing toward them at the sight of the heiress.
"Lady Hinata where have you been"
"Sorry about that she wanted to talk the Hokage earlier and was walking her home when we ran into Kakashi and Naruto," Iruka.
"With a sigh" ok I'm sure that'll please your father, but we have to get home now.
Hinata had a small frown but complied with her elder and left with him but not before giving Naruto one last glance.
"Well would you like to go to Ichiraku's," Kakashi said
"I would like that"
"The two ninjas and student headed in the direction of the ramen stand.
"Naruto, we're here."
"Yahoo," the blond said Kakashi set him on the stool.
"Remember, I'm paying for FIVE bowls."
"Got it senpai," he said as he went to work eating his ramen.
Iruke got the same ramen as Naruto.
"You look beat Naruto," Teuchi said
"Been doing strength training with Kakashi senpai," he said point to the one-eyed ninja.
"Why? I thought you were an academy student," Ayame said
"Not anymore, I'm being trained personally by Kakashi senpai."
"Why is that?" Teuchi said
"There was an incident at the academy, and the Hokage thought it would be best if I trained him," the one-eyed ninja said
Teuchi and Ayame gave the nod in understanding knowing full well Naruto was not the most liked person in the village.
And like Kakashi said Naruto only got five bowls, but thankfully he got his sixth bowl on the house as good luck meal for training with the jonin.
Later the night
Hyuga compound
"You are late Why," Hiashi said in a commanding tone.
"I-I was visiting the H-Hokage."
"For what purpose."
"O-one of out c-class m-mates was missing s-so I wanted t-to know why.'
"That stuttering of your needs to stop," he demanded," anyway witch classmates was missing."
"N-Naruto"
"And"
"H-he's being trained privately b-by a j-jonin."
"WHAT!"
"H-he's being trained by a jonin."
"Do you know the name of jonin."
"Kakashi"
"so the Hokage is having the fox brat be trained by Kakashi hmm," he thought to himself " you may go now."
"T-thank you, sir," she walked to her room to get some sleep."
The next day
Hiruzen was currently facing his greatest enemy of every kage that no amount of training can defeat ...paperwork.
The door open, revealing Hiashi with a firm glare in his eyes.
"Yes what is it"
"It had come to my attention you let the fox brat take private lessons with alerting the clan heads."
"He has a name"
"Yes, Naruto Uzumaki, why would dedicate valuable resources to train him do you know what could happen if he learns of his power he could turn on the village."
"Watch your tongue, need I remind you're talking to your Hokage, are you questioning my authority."
Haishi new he crossed the line at his insubordination towards his leader but had to air his point of view.
"No, I'm just not happy with this turn of events."
"I felt this was best for Naruto after he nearly died from a few of his now former classmates tried to get him killed."
"I was unaware of this mine explaining"
With a sigh, hiruzen went into detail of the event the happened now four days ago.
"I see well I apologize for my outbreak."
"You may go I have paperwork do" with the said Hiashi left without a sound" I hope I made the right decision Naruto," he said to himself.
With Naruto
A young Naruto is experiencing his version of hell right now with strength training once again with weighted-chest piece going a round of push ups sit ups and jogging.
"Senpai is this really necessary," he said in an exhausted tone.
"Yes to be a ninja you must be strong, and it will increase your stamina allowing you to have more chakra," Kakashi said reading his little orange book" even though already an incredible amount for your age," he thought.
"How much longer am I going to do strength training."
"Three more weeks or so," he said casually.
"T-three more weeks that's a whole month," he exasperated.
"I never said being a ninja would be easy."
"Ok, what do we do after my strength training is over."
"It's never over, but after the month is up will work of your taijutsu."
"That doesn't sound so bad."
"You have no idea," he said while thinking of a green monster.
This caused Naruto to gulp in fear at his senpai's tone of voice.
Three days later
It has been one week since Naruto started to train under Kakashi and his classmates finally noticed his absence.
One of those classmates had back hair and pineapple haircut.
"Yo, Choji, have you seen naruto around."
"No, I haven't you don't think he"
"I doubt it from what my dad said he's alive, no surprise he had Iruka sensei there to save him."
Hinata was setting in the back of the class like usual pondering over the fate of Naruto.
"I hope Naruto's ok, what am I saying naruto training to become stronger, meaning I have to as well," she thought with termination.
Iruka Was doing a good job hiding his thoughts granted these are academy students.
His thoughts were on Naruto.
"I hope Naruto doing ok; I can only imagine what Kakashi putting him through" Iruka thought.
Later that day
"Something on your mind Shikamaru," Shikaku said
"Naruto hasn't shown up for class for the past week."
"Are you worried about the boy."
"Not really, but I'd be lying if I wasn't curious about what he's been up to since that incident in the back hills."
"Now you got me curious; I'll talk to the Hokage about it tomorrow."
"Time for dinner," Yoshino informed bringing dinner to the table.
The next day
The jonin commander stood outside the Hokage office, preparing himself for the conversation regarding Naruto before opening the door.
"Lord Hokage"
"Yes, what is it, Shikaku."
"My son pointed out how Naruto hasn't been in class for the past week."
Hiruzen gave a firm glare," I see you want to know to what happened to him."
"Normally, it wouldn't matter, but my son asked the question, and it got me curious of the boy."
"After the incident, I thought it was best if he was trained privately by Kakashi."
"Kakashi, why would you, nevermind well that all I wanted to know."
"Is there anything else."
"I can only imagine the village reaction when this goes out."
A grin graced Hiruzen face, "I don't you telling your son if he's anything like you, he can keep a secret."
"Does anyone else know of this"
"Yes, Iruka, Haishi, and heiress of his clan as well."
"Now another question what will you do with him once his training is complete."
"I don't know, but let's see how long he will last first."
"This is Kakashi knowing him hill train him beyond genin in strength."
"I figured as much."
"Well if there anything else, I'm gonna leave."
"Very well," he went back to his never-ending pile of paper.
The next day
Academy
"Your kidding," Choji said
"Tone it down from what my dad said he doesn't want this getting out," Shikamaru said in a hushed tone.
"Sorry, I just never expected this I hope Naruto doing alright."
"I'm sure he is Naruto doesn't seem like the kind of person to give up after all he always shouts he's going to be Hokage one day," Shikamaru said with a grin
"Your right, I wonder if we can see how he's doing."
"I doubt it."
"Yeah you're probably right about that"
"What are you two talking about," a kid with spiky black hair said.
"Sasuke" Choji whispered.
"Does it have anything to do with why certain pain isn't here."
this resulted in a gulp from the two boys confirming Sasuke suspicion.
"What's going on."
"Sorry, but that's not our place to say."
"What going on" a girl platinum blonde hair and no pupils
"These two no why Naruto isn't here, keeping it to themselves it seems."
"Why does it matter he's an idiot he has no right to be a ninja, still don't know why the Hokage decided to let him be a ninja," she said this resulted in glare coming from Choji and Shikamaru
Suddenly four chalk stick hit the four students getting their attention.
"Need I remind you your still in class back to the lesson."
Three weeks later
After three weeks of intense training, Naruto had finally finished his basic strength training.
He was slightly buff for a nine-year-old now it was time for him to work on taijutsu.
"Time for your taijutsu lessons, Naruto."
"Got it senpai, how long with this be"
"A month and that how we are going to do your training from now each month I will train you in a different field shinobi arts."
"Everyone?"
"Well not everyone just the one you show promise in"
Naruto let out a sigh of relief knowing there is some shinobi art he's not the best at.
"Um to what..level are you going to train me to?"
"Let's see how you fair in each one first now; let's start your training."
"Got it, senpai."
Two weeks later
Naruto was progressing nicely in taijutsu, at first, he was horrible, but using ramen as a reward was a good motivator.
Of course, knowing his love for ramen, Naruto only got five out of Kakashi after all he can't risk him getting fat.
"Man this is easy," Naruto said with grin
"Hmm, well, I'm not the best a taijutsu, but I know someone who is."
"I'd like to see how good he is."
"Well I recently got a mission that needs attention I'll be away for a week, so I'll have him teach you taijutsu while I'm gone"
"Sweet, who knows maybe I'll be better than you when you return" little did he know that he opened pandora's box.
Thank his mask Kakashi was able to hide an evil grin all because Naruto said his training was easy.
His mind went over his conversation with the green monster of the leaf.
Flashback start
One week earlier
Kakashi was walking home after a long day training and after dropping off Naruto at his house when a green monster suddenly appeared.
"YOSH MY ETERNAL RIVAL WORD IS YOU TOOK ON A PROTEGE," a green monster with the biggest eye brown anyone had ever seen.
"I wouldn't say that it's just-"
"I must know this young man's name," he said as eloquent as possible for the green monster.
Knowing he isn't getting out of this," his name is Naruto."
"Wait as in-" he was cut off my with a hand to his mouth.
"Just a kid who wants to be a ninja," Kakashi said in sever tone.
Guy knew of the boys status at first he wasn't a fan of the boy.
But then he heard of the boy work ethic from the Hokage his perception of the boy began to change.
"Then I demand to see what so special about this boy you took on," he said fiercely.
Knowing he wasn't getting out of this" Fine, I'm starting him on his taijutsu training; I'm taking a mission soon, so when I leave he's all yours till I return."
"Excellent where does he live I'll pick him up in the morning," he said with enthusiasm.
Kakashi could only sweat drops at this, hoping he didn't make a mistake."
Flashback end
"I regret nothing," he thought to himself.
"What's this guys name?"
"Might guy hill pick you up in the morning, your off for the day, get some rest. You gonna need it" he whispered the last part.
"Time for some Ichiraku Ramen," he said trumpet before holding his hand out.
"Right good job today Naruto," he said before handing him enough Ryo for five bowls of miso ramen. Before poofing away
"Time for some grub.."
Ichiraku ramen
"Hi, Teuchi and Ayame one bowl of miso ramen with extra barbecue pork."
"Naruto nice to see you, Kakashi's not that's a change, "Ayame said
Naruto didn't respond as he was vacuuming up his ramen not long he finished his fifth bowl.
"Yeah Kakashi has a mission to do so he has someone named might guy to train while he's away," he said ignorant of what to comes.
Teuchi and Ayame shared a look of concern knowing of jonin unique personality.
"Ah here extra bowl on the house," teuchi said, hiding his concern.
"What's the occasion?" the young blonde said
"No occasion figure your gonna need your strength under guys training."
"I'm sure I can handle it."
"Let's make it two; after all, you're gonna need your strength," Ayame said
"Thank you."
Naruto paid for his meal before heading home.
"Poor soul has no idea what he got himself into," Teuchi thought to himself he looks to his daughter she was sharing the same sentiment.
hello, everyone, this is my first Naruto fic up till now I was writing fairy tail
check those stories out if you want but if you're a Nalu shipper you probably not gonna like them
first, I have to give credit for the inspiration for this fic they
Hidden Within the Mask by Roark Kazama
From Academy to Anbu by theriku260
also with theriku260 permission, I was allowed to use a certain plot point on my story so don't hate me if there are similarities
granted this is anbu naruto and take place during part of the anime/manga so there are bound to be similarities to other anbu naruto stories
also there some other anbu naruto story you should check out like sigh here for anbu and anbu mascot
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