Yet another idea that has relocated to the front of my mind…man am I going to be busy . Anyway don't own Naruto if I did would not be working at Tesco.

Prologue

Kurenai Yuhi the Genjutsu mistress of Konoha stood expectantly before Hiruzen Sarutobi the Sandaime Hokage of Konoha.

"Hmm. Kurenai are you sure you want this swap?" asked the Hokage.

"Yes sir. After overhearing Kakashi speak of how he was only going to train Sasuke and allow Naruto to go without any training I decided to revise my team choice." answered Kurenai

"What benefits do you see from this swap?" The Hokage asked wanting to conferm his suspisions.

"Both Hinata and Naruto would benefit from this Sir. Hinata would gain a large boost to her confidence from having Naruto as her team mate. Naruto on the other hand would benefit from having a team that would see him as he is, and not the dead last of his graduating year. Although in theory Because Naruto knowing a Jonin rank Forbidden Jutsu would elevate him to just above Kiba in the class rankings" answered Kurenai.

"What about the benefits to Shino?" asked Sarutobi

"I believe that Naruto could help Shino to come out of his shell and be more open then he currently is." answered Kurenai.

"Naruto does have that effect on people." said the Hokage then smiled before his next question. "and playing matchmaker between Naruto and Hinata?" Sarutobi asked calmly.

"They would make a lo…" Kurenai sighed because she had been caught and wondered if the Hokage was going to block her request.

"Do not worry Kurenai, I agree with your request as through my keeping an eye on Naruto with my crystal ball I know that besides myself Hinata is the only one who can see through Naruto's masks." explained Sarutobi and he saw Kurenai relax somewhat, Then made the necessary adjustments to the team lists.

Kurenai smiled before bowing then said "thank you Hokage-Sama."

"Just promise me you will train him well." Sarutobi said

"I will sir I owe it to Kushina."

"You know his mother was Kushina?" asked a slightly shocked Hokage.

"she was my Jonin instructor sir. Did you think she would not tell her team why she had to take a leave of absence and what she planned to name her unborn son? Although I don't know who his father is." answered Kurenai. Then turned and left the Hokage's office.

She will be good for you Naruto. Of that I am certain. Sarutobi thought as he lit his pipe inhaling the smoke from the pipe weed {AN: Not that kind of weed think LOTR} he had got from the tall man with white hair and the bow and his short friend with the long bead and Axe. Hmm it is good this Old Toby. mused the Hokage as h turned back to continue his paper work, when.

"ON GUARD OLD MAN!"

Sarutobi sighed as his grandson ran in and tripped over his scarf for the twelfth time that day.

I hope someone can help him with his obsession with defeating me, because Ebisu is not helping him. Hmm maybe Naruto could be an unwilling participant. the Hokage thought as Ebisu gave his short cuts speech for the twelfth time that day. I need stronger Pipe Weed. The Hokage thought and believed that things were about to change but for the better.

Well there's the Prologue done and dusted as always let us know what ya think. And don't forget to check out the REDUX CHALLENGE on my Profile page