Hello once again readers. For those awaiting me to update my FairyTail stories dont worry, I was just in the the mood to keep on writing for this story and I didnt have anything to do today.

I have decided that the pairing will be a younger Anko. TenTen will not be on Team Guy. I might ship her with Lee.

Shoutout to Ryuujin96 for helping me decide on the pairing.


Chapter 2: Friends

It had been one year since Naruto had started the academy.

He had become fast friends with Lee, the two were basically inseparable. Naruto and Lee trained together, walked to school together, and often ate together. I guess that was bound to happen with your first friend.

We currently find Lee and Naruto at Training Ground Nine. Naruto had shown Lee this spot when they first started training together.

"That was... a good spar... Naruto" said the now nine year old Lee

"Yeah... sure was" Naruto responded. Lee and him had been sparing for almost 20 minutes. It seemed that Taijutsu was the only thing that Lee seemed to excel at. No matter how much Naruto tried to help him, Lee just couldn't mold chakra.

Once Lee had learned the basics of the academy Taijutsu stance, Naruto had 'reborrowed' the same Taijutsu book that he had use and lent it to Lee. But sadly, none of the styles seemed to fit him. Lee's greatest aspect was his strength. While Naruto was faster, Lee was definitely stronger. And their determination rivaled each other.

It often became a competition between the two, both seeing who could go for longer or do more, whether it was push up, pull ups, or laps around the village. They even tried to see who could hold their breath longer. Naruto won on that one.

Naruto was currently in the lead in their little competitions with 32 wins to 30.

"I will win next time Naruto. You can count on it!" Lee declared pointing up into the sky, still on his back, before he saw Naruto step into his view and offered his hand.

Naruto just grinned as Lee took his hand.

Lee was currently dressed in a beige Gi and matching pants. (Same clothes that lee wore before he adopted the green jumpsuit)

So you want to get something to eat? Lee asked

"Sure, you know the plan" Naruto said as they started walking back to the village.

Once they had gotten close enough to the village, Lee dashed off to get the food. Naruto told Lee how the rest of the village treated him, and he didn't even know why. And that most stores and restaurants threw him out. Apparently, Lee was inspired by how cheerful Naruto could be when the village treated him like that. He said it was 'Youthful!' whatever that meant.

So Naruto went to his apartment and waited there for Lee.

It didn't take long before Lee walked in, not bothering to knock, and set down the food.

Naruto and Lee dug into their meals with equal vigor.

"So Naruto... how come... we haven't *gulp* found any Taijutsu styles that fit me yet?" Lee asked while chewing.

"Well, most fighting styles revolve around deception, stealth, speed, or misdirection"

"I see, because those styles fit a ninja's lifestyle more, right?"

"Yeah, your greatest attribute is strength, while you are fast as well, your strength is dominant, which, once you find the perfect Taijutsu style, will allow you to dominate your enemies"

"What about you're style Naruto?"

"Mine? Well, mine is focused on speed of course. Speed is my best attribute, that coupled with my stamina is a great, and allows me to use a style not many can because of my stamina"

"So you use your speed and your stamina to wear down the enemy, and when they're tired, you will still have energy to spare, right?"

"Exactly!" Naruto said.

"So what's your style called?"

"Well, the original style was called Lightning Strikes Style, but, it relied on precision more than speed. So I changed it up a bit, enough so that it would constitute itself as its own style"

"Would It be possible to make my own Taijutsu style then?" Lee asked hopefully

"Well, yeah, but without a good basis style it would be very hard" Naruto said, causing Lee to turn downcast

"But that's what the academy Taijutsu is for, its a basic style that students are supposed to mold to better fit themselves"

"Then, you'll help me Naruto san?" Lee asked

"Absolutely! What kind of friend would I be if I didn't help?"

"A most un-youthful one!" Lee exclaimed. Honestly, Naruto had no idea why he liked that word so much. Not the he minded...to much.

"Alright, we can start tomorrow after the academy" Naruto told him.

"Alright Naruto, I will see you tomorrow" Lee said before leaving to return to the orphanage.

That was also one of the reasons he and Lee got along so well. Neither of them had family, but in their time together, they had grown to be something like brothers.


After School the Next Day

Naruto was walking with Lee out of the academy.

"So Naruto, we are going to use the Academy style as the base right?"

"Yeah why?"

"I was thinking, maybe the academy stance is too basic, shouldn't we start with an already developed style and change that? Just as you did?"

"Well sure, but I already had a style that uses speed as a dominant attribute. But maybe if we look back over the other sty-" Naruto was cut short as right in front of him was one of the girls from his class. Kasua Inoe. He never liked this girl, she was bossy and annoying.

"Naruto-kun" she said sweetly and instantly ever girl in the vascinity stared their way

"Yes?' he replied simply

"Why don't you and I go out and eat together?" she said, and all the girls turned angry

"Sorry, but I promised Lee I'd help him develop a Taijutsu style, maybe some other time" He said, trying to hint to the girl he wasn't interested as he started walking away.

"Tsk, so you'd rather go and train with that loser than go on a date with me?" she said. And when he stopped in his tracks she was sure she had him.

"Shit" Lee muttered.

Instantly, thin bolts of lightning started arcing around Naruto. If anybody had been looking up, they would have seen some what used to be white clouds expand slightly and turn a shade darker.

Naruto turned on his heel and walked back to her. Staring her down.

"Don't ever, make fun of Lee. You got that? And besides. A bitch like you couldn't handle me" Naruto stated before turning back on his heel and walking away, with Lee following right behind.

Kasua just stared on in shock. All of the surrounding girls smirked. She got what she deserved, after all, nobody makes fun of the people Naruto was close to. In fact, if Naruto saw anyone being made fun of he always stepped in. That's one of the reason every girl had the hots for him. He was so cool! And that lightning that arcs around him whenever he gets angry or determined, nobody could explain it but it was just so cool!


"You didn't have to insult the girl" said Lee

"Why? She deserved it, she shouldn't have said tat"

"But insulting a woman is an un-youthful thing to do!" Lee declared

"Should I have knocked her on her ass?"

"...No, that would be an even more un-youthful thing to do"

"Exactly" Naruto said as they arrived at the training ground

"At least it wasn't like that one time with Kenji last year"

"Don't get me started on that guy"


Naruto was walking out of the academy with Lee, as they passed the Academy Training Field, the heard the sound of several boys seemingly arguing with someone.

Naruto immediately walked over to investigate.

"Just give us your damn homework kid!" one of the kids ordered, who Naruto identified as Kinji Shikai, who he knew as a school bully.

"Please, It took me all night to finish it" the kid begged

"I don't give a shit! Just give it to us!" he ordered

"Leave him alone" Naruto ordered causing the four bullies and the one victim to turn to him. One of the bullies eyes turned fearful. He was in the same class with Naruto. The other three, however, were in the grade above them.

"Bullying is most un-youthful!" Lee added.

"Oh yeah, who's gonna make me!" Kinji

"Me!" Naruto stated as thin bolts of lightning arced around his body.

"Hell no man" the boy in Naruto's grade said before running away.

"What a pussy" another boy said.

Turning back to Naruto Kinji smirked.

"And just what are you gonna do to us? We are older than you"

"Hn" Naruto said as he dashed forwards, with lee following right behind him.

Naruto ducked under one of the bullies punch and placed his palm on the ground and kicked upwards, into the chin of the student.

Lee pivoted around another one of the bullies and delivered a hard punch to the kidney of the bully. Knocking him to the ground as he groaned in pain.

"What the hell?" Kinji said in shock.

Naruto looked at Lee and he nodded.

Lee dashed forwards and swept a leg under the feet of Kinji, causing him to fall forward, right onto the rising knee of Naruto, breaking his nose on contact.

"The next time I see you bullying someone, you'll get a lot worse than a broken nose" Naruto said before turning around, there he saw a rather large crowd watching on. From students in his class, to some of those who were about to graduate. Many of which looked impressed at the boy's display of skill.

"C'mon Lee" Naruto said before walking through the crowd, who parted for the two.

"That was a most invigorating fight was it not?" asked Lee

"You bet!" Naruto said, and anger vanishing from his mind.


Present

Naruto and Lee had gone over the book on Taijutsu once again, there were a few styles that used strength more than the other. The ones they singled out were Tiger Style, which relied on strength almost as much as speed, Boar style, which was just a bit too reckless, and Ox style, which depened on strength much more than speed, but was kind of clumsy.

"I think we should go with Ox style" Lee said.

"Yeah, but it needs to incorporate more speed into it, if you used it as is it wouldn't take advantage of your speed"

"I believe you are right Naruto!" Lee said

"I do believe I am Lee!" Naruto agreed

"Alright! Then let us begin!"


Several Weeks Later

Naruto walked into class alone today. Lee had come down with the Flu so he was excused from class.

As Naruto sat down every girls eyes snapped to him as maliciously hungry smiles and evil eyes stared at him.

'Shit' Naruto cursed. He had to act fast. As he looked around, he saw one Hyuga Neji walking up the isle towards his usual seat.

Naruto quickly grabbed his arm and pulled him into the seat next to him.

"What the hell!" Neji exclaimed.

"Please for the love of god sit here, if you do I promise I will owe you a massive favor" Naruto begged

"Why the hell would I need to sit here?" Neji asked, tick mark on his head.

Naruto just pointed past him and when Neji turned, he saw a bunch of girls giving him the death stare. But for a second he could have sworn he saw a bunch of hungry wolves, who just had the perfect opportunity to hunt their prey stolen from them.

"I see. Very well. I will sit here for today" Neji stated. He understood what he was going through, after all, their class was dominated by girls for some reason. And quite a few had their eyes on him. He didn't like the way they looked at him like a piece of meat.

"R-really? Thank you Neji" Naruto said.

"Where is Rock Lee?" Neji asked. He was unsure why, but he felt talkative today.

"Oh Lee? He's sick. He must have trained to hard with me the other night?"

"Training? May I ask what you were training?"

"Sure, see, Lee and I have been trying to create a Taijutsu style that suits him"

"What's wrong with the academy style?" Neji asked, not understanding why they would train so hard for something like that

"Oh that's right, you're from a clan. See, the Academy style is very basic, it's meant to be molded to each students personal attributes"

"And what is Lee's?"

"Strength, that guy is strong as hell"

"But isn't he very in-proficient in Ninjutsu and Genjutsu?"

"Yeah. His chakra coils aren't developed. That's why we are trying to create a Taijutsu for him. So he can make up for in Taijutsu what he lacks in everything else"

"Interesting. Would you mind if I joined you one of these days and train with you?"

To say Naruto was stunned was an understatement. First of all, Neji was talking more than anyone had ever seen him before, and he just asked to train with them?

"W-well sure. I don't see why not" Naruto responded, composing himself.

"I look forward to it" Neji said before facing forwards just as the teacher walked in. He had no idea what was making him so talkative today. And to ask to join them, completely out of character. It was just something about this Uzumaki Naruto. But he just couldnt tell what it was.


Several Days Later

Lee was back in class and feeling better than ever, he was currently in his regular seat next to Naruto.

"It is good to be back! I feel youthful once again!" Lee exclaimed.

"Good to have you back Lee" Naruto said, patting Lee on the back

"So Naruto! Has anything interesting happened while I was gone?" Lee asked

"Not much, I managed to get Neji to take the seat next to me so the girls didn't swarm me for the past few days." Naruto said. Causing Lee to gasp in shock.

"Neji? Neji Hyuga?" Le asked in bewilderment

"Yes, him"

"I can hear you" Neji said with a small smirk as he walked by them to his regular seat

"I see" said Lee.

Several Hours Later.

Kids were leaving the class room and Naruto stood up and walked over to Neji.

"So Neji, you want to come with us?"

"Yes, I wish to see how the two of you train"

"Well, if you want to see out secret training regimen, then you will have to partake in it"

'How bad could it be' thought Neji "Alright" he agreed.

"The Genius of the class training with two classmates as equals! It is most youthful!" Lee exclaimed.

Neji just sweat-dropped and stood up as they led the way out of the academy.

When the exited the building Neji excused himself to tell his escort that he would not be returning home for a while.


Once Naruto, Lee and Neji had reached training ground nine Lee and Naruto started doing stretches as Neji watched on.

"Neji, i'd suggest you do some strethces, trust me, you'll thank me" Naruto said.

"Indeed, stretching prevents pulling muscles and getting cramps" Lee added. Neji gave in and did some stretches with them.

Three Hours Later

Neji was on his knees gasping for air. Never before had he exorcised so rigorously and so brutally. What he thought was the entire exerciser was only the warm-up. And that's when the real hardcore stuff started. The only think that kept him going was his pride. It didn't take long for him to notice that Naruto and Lee were freaks of stamina. His Hyuga pride would not allow him to fall behind, and they seemed to be still able to go for longer.

"H-how...the hell...can you...still...be able...to go longer?" Neji asked, in between breaths.

"The power of youth!" Lee declared

"We do this everyday Neji, sometimes we go for much longer" Naruto stated, and Neji stared at them in comical horror.

"You guys are insane"

"That may be, but the results are worth it" Naruto said as he gestured to Lee, who standing in front of a tree. Lee cocked his fist back and punched an insanely deep bash into the trunk. Then Lee raised his leg in place and kicked towards the tree, cleaving through the trunk, causing the tree to fall.

"This is the power of youth Neji!"

"Anytime you want to train with us Neji, don't hesitate to ask" Naruto said

"I Can't imagine what you two will be like when you're older" Neji stated, i mean come on, one was nine the other was eight, and they were training harder than some adults. Hell, they had trained harder today than he ever had.

"That's easy, I'm going to be the Hokage" Naruto said determinedly

"And I'm going to be Konoha's greatest Taijutsu expert"

"Wow" Neji said, Lee's dream seemed obvious, but Naruto's, to be Hokage was quite the aspiration, and he wasn't quite sure that the blonde would be able to reach that goal.

"You're probably thinking, 'He'll never reach that goal'... but just like the rest of the village, I'll prove you wrong!" Naruto declared, pointing at Neji.

Neji could feel the determination in the blonde. And Lee just nodded. Knowing about the boys dream, not just to become Hokage, but to prove everyone that had ever mistreated him wrong.

"Who want's some food?" Naruto asked

"Food sounds good" Neji said, officially relinquishing himself to be friends with the two.

"Food sounds amazing!" Lee stated loudly.


There you go. Two chapters two days in a row. Don't expect that to happen ever again. Anyways, I have one story I need to finish and several stories I need to update before I can update this story again. But it wont be too long.

-WINBEAR