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Hokage Tower


When a 5 year-old boy enters the Hokage room, the boy looks confused and wonders why he is here. Later, someone emerge from the dark and started to speak:

"You are Naruto, right?"

The slightly terrified boy nodded.

"I won't eat you so don't worry."

Naruto calmed down but maintained a cautious look.

Looks like the people still abusing him till the point of not trusting people.

Both look at each other before Third Hokage took the initiative and said:

You want to be Hokage right?

"Yes! I want to prove that being Hokage would let others recognize my existence."

"Since you want others to recognize you, I as Third Hokage, will help you achieve that by personally tutoring you become Hokage in the future."

Naruto looked at 3rd Hokage and cried; tears coming out of his eyes were not for sadness but for joy.


(6 months later)


Frustrated Third Hokage was having a meeting with Konoha council who had kept resisting the idea of sending Naruto to the academy.

"Naruto is at the age of attending the Ninja Academy, why are resisting since the rest of the kids are already attending!"

A civilian council member immediately shrieked out at the idea.

"He should be kept out! He's a danger to the public and ninjas alike! The civilian council stand is that he should not be admitted!"

As an agreement couldn't be reached, a vote was called and the motion was put down by a single vote, much to the dislike of the Hokage.

With the meeting ended, the Hokage went to meet a certain blond boy who was busy training with a chunin.


Training Grounds 7


Noticing the appearance of the Third Hokage, Naruto cut off mid-practice to know his admittance to academy was approved while a disappointed Hokage thought of how to break the news to Naruto.

Another year has passed, the council's constant disapproval of the Naruto entering the academy will stem his progress.

Third Hokage snapped out from his thought when a certain blond boy jumped him.

"Hokage jiji, did I get into the academy?" pouted optimistic Naruto.

The aged Hokage signs before brushing Naruto's head.

"Naruto, it is rude to suddenly abandon your instructor while training."

"Sorry Hayate-sensei."

"It's alright Naruto 'cough'. Just don't 'cough' do it again."

The Hokage motioned Hayate to leave the area which he quietly did so. With the focus back to the eagerly waiting Naruto, Hokage told him the result.

"Unfortunately Naruto, the Academy had some problems pertaining to your registration so it will be delayed."

A dejected Naruto looked at Third Hokage and knew that the Hokage had tried his best and couldn't fault him. Knowing so, Naruto put up a brave face.

"Third Hokage, I'm alright... Next year I will enter Academy no matter what happens!"

Third Hokage was somewhat comforted by Naruto's determination even though he knew Naruto was disappointed. Naruto tried to change the topic to change the mood.

"Hokage jiji ?"

"What is it?"

"Yesterday, I saw someone from Konoha Military Police having red pupils. Is it a kekkei genki?"

"Yes, the Konoha Military Police members belong to Uchiha clan and every member has this special doujutsu called Sharingan which become red when activated."

"How do you defeat such a person?"

"I'm not so sure but…"

"I will enlighten him with my springtime youth!"

A green-clad person enters the room in dramatic fashion before introducing himself.

"I'm Konoha's Green Beast, Maito Gai."

Gai ended his introduction with a nice guy pose which led Naruto to faint on the spot.

"Gai, you overdid it."

"Sorry Hokage-sama."

After a few minutes, Naruto woke up and resumed his conversation.

"Naruto, Gai is an experienced jounin who had fought against a Sharingan user and so you can ask him about how to defeat him."

"Thank you Hokage jiji !"

Both Gai and Naruto left the Hokage Tower before Naruto took the initiative and said:

"Gai-sensei, how do you fight a Sharingan user?"

"The powerful part about the Sharingan is that they can cast genjutsu using eye contact or through simple gestures like pointing a finger. So to negate this, you must look at their feet and deduce their possible actions through their feet. Although this is almost impossible, however it is the only to counter the genjutsu. Another part of the sharingan is the ability to copy ninja techniques by looking at it…"

Both continued their conversation until evening when Gai warned Naruto.

"Naruto, although you have improved much, a Sharingan user will still be too much for you so my advice for you is to avoid such battles."

Gai expected Naruto to feel downcast but was surprised when he saw a grin on his face.

"Gai sensei, I will prove to you that I can beat a Sharingan user because this is just one of the obstacles that I will have to face if I want to be Hokage!"

Such a determined guy, he is really like his parents…

"As a reward for such dedication, I shall teach you a powerful jutsu to help you in your goal!"

"Thank you Gai-sensei!"

As Naruto trains with Guy, a chance meet a few weeks later provided the him to test his skill against a Uchiha.


Training Area 15


Making his way to his training area, he saw the most notorious cat in Konoha flash through his path.

Isn't that the cat Tora? I guessed a team is chasing them...

Another figure chasing the cat bumped into Naruto, causing both to be on their feet.

"Watch where you are..."

Naruto could only looked as he saw a raven haired genin tries to gather herself.

The kunoichi 'apologized' to him and continue to chase the cat.

"Sorry and GET OUT OF MY WAY!"

Using Naruto as a step, the kunoichi leaps away and pushes him to the ground.

"Who allowed you to stepped on ME!"

The kunoichi turned around and stared at him 'Yamato scary look'

"Because you are a just a noisy brat and I'm a Uchiha elite?"

In Naruto's life, there is few things that Naruto hates and that's one of them is about Uchihas' proclaiming himself as 'Elite'.

"Let me make a bet with you, you so-called Uchiha elite." Naruto clench his fist tightly before continuing.

"If I catch the cat before you, I can do anything I want and if I don't likewise."

The kunoichi thought for a while and replied: "Okay but I want to add something. If I win, you be my servant."

The additional clause angers Naruto but smirked after giving a thought.

Arrgh BUT I know this city inside out so I have no problem locating the cat. Time for some fun!

"Agreed!"


(30 minutes later)


At the secluded area of town, Tora hides at one corner while resting when suddenly a hand shot to grab its collar.

Naruto walked to the main road with his 'prize' in his hand before suddenly his vision became blurred and he collapsed not before muttering something.

"Oh damn genjutsu..."

Naruto slowly awoken after someone splashed water on him and that was none other than the female Uchiha who is currently in possession of his 'prize'. Wasting no time, he get up and threw a quick punch at her who blocked it barely.

"I got the cat first you Uchiha CHEAT! So return the cat to me!"

The Uchiha genin activates her one-tomoe Sharingan while readied her battle stance.

"Come and get it if you want, brat!"

Both began sizing up each other and Naruto began forming handseals.

"Katon: Hosenka no Jutsu!"

The flames races towards the Uchiha who evades all gracefully before seeing a barrage of kunais flung at her.

Creating more distance between them as she avoid the kunais, she forms the handseals only to be interrupted by Naruto closing down fast from the behind.

When did he get behind me! Is this kid at the same level as me?

Dropping down, the Uchiha sweeps off Naruto who backs off, readies his stance.

With both sides positioning for another attack, raven haired kunoichi wearing a flak jacket appeared between them motioning them to stop.

"I believed that this meaningless duel should stop since it is clear who is the winner.."

"But Aunt Mikoto the duel is to get Tora and I managed to but this little boy is disputing my claim!"

The Uchiha jounin cracked a smile before replying her.

"Sayuri, I think you miss out something. The deal was to get Tora first and the boy got it first before you knocking him out before claiming your own."

"Aunt Mikoto how did you know, You were behind me?"

Naruto was in awe as he also didn't know the Uchiha jounin had been following them.

I didn't detect her presence, that's the standard of the Uchiha clan...

Mikoto turned to Naruto bowed her head

"I apologise for my niece's action, hope that you can be understanding."

Naruto awed by Mikoto's humble and sincere attitude could only bow slightly before Sayuri butting in.

"There is no need to apologise to him, Aunt Mikoto. Uchihas are elites that never lose to brats like him!"

Mikoto looked straight into Sayuri's eyes and replied.

"A humble Uchiha is better than an arrogant Uchiha who is unable to see his weakness and overemphasising his strength. That type of Uchiha will underestimate his enemy and eventually lose his life because of it."

Naruto slowly raised his hand to gather the Uchihas' attention before speaking up.

"Since I was the winner, may I have a request?"

Sayuri grumbled as Mikoto replied to his question.

"Sure what will that be, boy?"

"I'm going to Academy next year and I need to double my efforts to catch up with the rest of the cohort."

Naruto paraphrased his question to prevent offending the Uchiha members despite the Uchiha's kind gesture.

"You are not in the Academy yet? What's your name?"

"Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha-sama."

Mikoto's mind flipped when she heard his name and thought of the complications of her training Kyuubi container.

He houses the Kyuubi, no wonder it was easy to track him. If I accept, other people could interpret it in another way given the tension...

As Mikoto ponders on her decision, dejected Naruto knew it was the same situation he faced every day where his requests were rejected and offered Uchiha jounin another solution.

"Uchiha-sama, if there are issues due to my request then it's okay with me... I will think of another ..."

Seeing the dejected face of the young boy, she was reminded of the Sasuke-Itachi situation and changed her decision.

"There are conditions to be met but yes."

Naruto could not hide his delight and immediately hugged Mikoto, thanking her for accepting his request.

"Thank you thank you Uchiha-sama!"

Sayuri punches Naruto in the face to release his hug on Mikoto.

"Do not touch Aunt Mikoto or else the same amount of pain will end up at your private area!"

Naruto cringes at that thought and develop a slight 'inferior' complex with Sayuri but still overall happy to get the desired result of training with an Uchiha.

"But Sayuri where is Tora now?"

"AHHHH!"


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