Naruto's Hardships "talking" thinking "demon" Hey guys. This is my first story so I would appreciate and criticism that would help me get this story going.

"Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha! You guys can't catch me!" Yelled a spiky haired blonde as he jumped from roof to roof.

"Naruto! Get your ass back here!" Proclaimed an ANBU officer.

Flashback….

"There. I believe that should do it." Said Naruto.

Naruto had just finished making a spring loaded trap that, once set off, would cover the Hokage monument in a white powder.

"As soon as Gramps sets foot through the door to his office, my trap will come into action!" said a very joyess Naruto. Unfortunately for him, an ANBU officer herd what he had said. He misinterpreted what Naruto said and started to chase him.

Meanwhile….

After a long day talking to the council, the Hokage decided to go and relax in his office. As he stepped into his office, he herd a loud WHOOOUUUFFFF!

End flashback

While Naruto was hiding in an alley, he heard a loud WHOOOUUUFFFF!

"heh heh. My prank was full proof" said a smiling blonde.

"You're coming with me right now Naruto." Said the ANBU

"AHHHHH!" Yelled Naruto

He didn't have enough time to jump away as the ANBU grabbed him and shunshined to the Hokages office.

"Why do you continue to pull pranks when you've been a ninja now for a year?" asked a confused and annoyed Hokage.

"Because they're fun and if you haven't noticed, they help me practice setting up traps and improve my stealth skills. They can also help me come up with diversion tactics against an enemy." Naruto said with enthusiasm.

"Ughhhhhh" Sighed a very old Hokage. He is right in a sense I guess. When the Hokage looked up again from his thoughts, Naruto was gone.

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Naruto was just walking along the streets after meeting with the Hokage about his 'stunt' when someone decided to wrap their arms around him in a bear hug.

"Hey Naruto! How are you? I haven't seen you in a long time!" yelled an excited blonde kunoichi.

"Hey Ino-chan. I'm good. What about you?" said Naruto.

"I'm great. What are you heading off to go do today?"

"I was thinking about going and finding Sasuke and seeing if he wanted to spar or something."

"Oh. I was going to get something to eat. But I think watching you and sasuke fight would be more fun."

Naruto's stomach starts grumbling "I think I could stand to eat something first" said Naruto as he rubs the back of his head.

"You're always thinking about food aren't you?" Teased Ino with a flirtatious voice.

"Nu uh! I think about training too!" said an embarrassed Naruto.

"Well lets go get some food then, but you're paying." Said Ino as she hooked her arm through Narutos.

"Ugh fine" grumbled Naruto.

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Naruto convinced Ino to go to Ichiraku's Ramen Shop to eat. She only agreed because she knew they didn't charge him for what he ate. She also secretly wanted to go on a date with him, so she jumped at the chance.

As they ate they talked a little, occasionally laughing and joking about they're friends and teammates. When they were done eating, they went in search for sasuke.

After ten minutes of searching they finally found him; He was already at the training field.

"Hey Sasuke!" yelled Naruto "Wanna spar with me?"

"Sure dobe, but you're going to lose." Said Sasuke.

"Just watch Sasuke, I'll beat the shit out of you"

"heh. Yeah right" said sasuke as he got in a fighting stance.

"GRR" Growled Naruto as he too got into a fighting stance.

Ino just sat on a bench and watched as the two boys in front of her were about to battle.

How do you think this will turn out? Also, if you don't like the pairings, just deal with it.