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WARNING: Not beta'ed
Main Pairing: Uchiha Sasuke/Nara Shikamaru/Uzumaki Naruto
Warnings: Slash-Yaoi (Homosexual Romance), Het (Heterosexual Romance), Sexual Content (Homosexual Intercourse, Heterosexual Intercourse, Threesomes and more, male and female masturbation, fellatio, hand jobs, and double penetration), Violence (blood and some gore), Adult language (Sexual and Expletives), Alternative Universe-non-canon events (AU), Out of Character (OOC), Original Characters (OC), Changes to lineages, appearance, history and abilities, teenage pregnancies, possible male pregnancies (Mpreg), and Character bashing
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Volume 01: The Evanescent Series:
OF SHADE AND SHADOW
Written and Illustrated by Kurai Ame
Beta'ed by: (?)
Book 01: Paradigm Shift
Chapter Two: Teams
"As you all know, under the direction of the ninja council, Nara Shikaku was requested to evaluate the education and results of the recent Genin graduates and Chuunin graduates. The results were dismal. What many of you are unaware of is that in the last two years, the academy students have been put through a reeducation study course designed by the Nara clan, the Yamanaka Clan and the Hyuga Clan. The 54 graduates or Generation X is currently composed of individuals between the ages of eleven and fifteen. Now I have assigned a team to each of you. However, unlike past Genin assignments, after the six teams are announced I will be pairing you into groups of two with six Genin under you. Your responsibility is to nurture teamwork, not animosity. You are allowed to seek out various specialist should your student show a talent or an interest in it. However, you will not foist your students on others and you will not practice favoritism. You are to test your students for teamwork, talent and creativity." The Sandaime Hokage said, "Please come collect the files of your team as I call your names."
"Yuhi Kurenai." The sensual raven-haired woman graciously accepted the files.
"Hyuga Kaien," a young Hyuga branch house member accepted the files, he appeared to be no more than nineteen years old.
"Maito Gai." The enthusiastic taijutsu master quickly got his files before departing.
"Mitarashi Anko." The woman oozed sexual appeal as she sauntered up to the desk and accepted the files.
"Kazuma Arashi," whispers filled the room as the dark auburn haired man walked over to the desk from the shadowed corner he had been lounging in. Arashi had waist-length dark auburn hair and feral golden eyes. He was tall, but slender with wiry muscles and a predator's grace. He was a prodigy far surpassing Kakashi, and on equally footing with the traitorous Uchiha Itachi. He was also the center of many of Kakashi's wet dreams.
"Sarutobi Asuma," The Hokage's son accepted the files from his father.
"Hatake Kakashi," the silver haired man sighed, and received his files. He knew he would have to accept his team as the Council's boy prodigy, Uchiha Sasuke, would be on it and they would create quite the fuss if the last loyal Uchiha were to be failed. From what Kakashi had seen of the boy, Sasuke had potential, but his inflated ego held him back from achieving true power. Kakashi quickly left the tower.
"…Team 5 is Kurosawa Kaede, Nara Shikamaru and Yamanaka Ino, Team 6 is Hyuga Hinata, Sarutobi Akira and Taniyama Mizuiro." Iruka continued to call teams, "Team 7 Haruno Sakura, Inuzuka Kiba."
"NO!" Sakura whined, while Kiba shouted for joy.
"And Uchiha Sasuke." Iruka finished a small, amused smile crossing his lips as Kiba sank back muttering to himself and Sakura began spouting off about true love. "Team 8 is Kamishiro Kenji, Tsuruoka Yuko and Uzumaki Naruto. Team 9 is Akimichi Choji, Inuzuka Tatsuki and Rock Lee. Team 10 is Aburame Shino, Hyuga Neji and Yuhi-Gekko Tenten. Team 11…"
The Jonin watched their perspective students from under Kurenai's genjutsu with mild amusement. The children quickly departed the classroom, when they were excused.
"Alright Team 10, I am Mitarashi Anko, I am an interrogation and poisons expert among other things, now you moody Hyuga one introduce yourself; name, likes, dislikes, dream and your favorite technique along with some field of study you're interested in."
The Hyuga mentioned glared angrily at Anko, before answering through gritted teeth, "Hyuga Neji, I have no likes and I have many dislikes, my dream is to avenge my father's death and abolish the curse seal all branch house members are forced into servitude with. It is my destiny. My favorite technique is the Eight Trigrams: Revolving Heaven and I'm interested in perfecting all my techniques and expanding on them."
"Okay, then," Anko sighed, "Okay, you now bug-boy."
"My name is Aburame Shino, my likes are dango, my bugs and my family and I dislike those who disrespect or slander my clan and underestimate them." Neji scoffed, while Shino ignored him continuing "My dream to become an elite Hunter Nin. My favorite technique is Secret Aburame Technique: Insect Sphere. And an area of study I'm interested in is Genjutsu."
"I think you and me will get along just fine Shino! Last, but not least the girl?" Anko said.
"Yuhi-Gekko Tenten," the brunette said, "my likes are my grandfather and his weapon's shop and smithy and I enjoy training with the Katana and my Genjutsu. My dislikes are my mother and my half sister. I like my Great Aunt, Yuhi Miko however. My dream is prove everyone who had disregarded me wrong and to train to be as good of a Genjutsu mistress as my idol, Senju Tsunade. My favorite technique is the Genjutsu, Genjutsu: Flower Petal Escape. And I know I need to improve my Taijutsu and Ninjutsu specifically my elemental techniques."
"Alright, please meet me tomorrow at training ground 4, for the real Genin exam." Anko said.
"What?" Exclaimed Neji.
"What? Did you really think those puny little techniques they tested you on in the Academy would get you anywhere as a Ninja? Really? Pathetic. The real Genin exam will begin tomorrow at 7 am sharp. Oh and you better impress me."
"Hello, team five, I am Yuhi Kurenai. I specialize in Genjutsu and taijutsu. Now, I'd like to hear your name, likes and dislikes, and your dream." The beautiful young woman said, "Starting with you." She said pointing at Ino.
"My name is Yamanaka Ino, I like… well… I love Sasuke-kun. I also like onigiri and my clan techniques. I dislike forehead-girl, Haruno Sakura, idiots, perverts and lazy people. My dream is to build my clan further politically and build on my techniques so I may pass them down through generations."
"Okay," Kurenai said, she seems more level headed than originally stated, and her goals are admirable, "Now you." She said pointing at Kaede.
"I am Kurosawa Kaede, I like training specifically in elemental Ninjutsu, and my elements are fire and earth. I also like reading and studying history. I dislike ramen and loud idiots like Kiba. My dream is to become a Jonin and pass down my training and knowledge to my students." Kaede said. The boy had short and messy dark-auburn hair and large golden eyes.
"Okay," Kurenai said thoughtfully, She could really work well with bringing out this one's talents, "now you." She said pointing at Shikamaru.
"Meh, so troublesome, " the teen said, "my name is Nara Shikamaru, and I like watching clouds, Shogi and creating and ciphering codes with Naruto. I like playing strategic games and puzzles with Uzumaki Naruto and Hyuga Neji, though Naruto usually beats me in the creative department. I dislike boring activities such as the glorified Ninja history and I tend to sleep through most of my academic classes. And my dream is to grow old."
"Hello, my name is Hyuga Kaien, I am a taijutsu expert and I use my lightning element with my special taijutsu techniques. Okay I need your name, you likes and dislikes and your dream. Starting with you." He said pointing at Hinata.
"My… my… my name is H-Hyuga H-Hinata, I like my little sister Hanabi and healing. I dis-dislike my father and grandparents, and my dream is to be a good person." Hinata said.
"Okay, now you," Kaien said pointing at Mizuiro.
"Hello, my name is Taniyama Mizuiro, I like training in Genjutsu, and I like my family and running laps. I dislike activities involving cats, cleaning up my grandmother's house and shopping for groceries. My dream is to become an elite ANBU."
Kaien sighed internally, well Mizuiro was going to be very unhappy to learn, chasing cats, shopping and cleaning was what Genin did during the week.
"Last." Kaien called pointing at Akira.
"My name is Sarutobi Akira, I like practicing Ninjutsu, my baby brother Konohamaru, and my grandfather. I dislike everyone calling me honorable grandson, and the strict idiotic rules my old tutor used to put me through. My dream is to becomes an elite Hunter Nin, other than that well… I also want to live a long and happy life, but I'm not opposed dying on the line of duty as long as I do it kicking ass."
"Team 9, I am Maito Gai, some of you might now me as the green beast of Konoha. I am a taijutsu expert. Now I've read all your files, but I want to hear about you from you. Starting with you." Gai said pointing at Lee.
"My name is Rock Lee, I want to be a taijutsu expert. No one thinks I can become a ninja because I am chakra insensitive, but I want to prove them wrong even if I die trying, I'm going to be the best!" Lee said proudly as Gai cried tears of happiness proclaiming such youthfulness!
The girl of the group cleared her throat, "I'm Inuzuka Tatsuki, I want to be a Hunter Nin like my older sister Hana, and I like to annoy my younger brother Kiba. I need to work on creating my taijutsus into something with more finesse, and I'd also like to practice dispelling more difficult genjutsus."
"And I'm Akimichi Choji. I like chips and I like my clan techniques. I need help perfecting my clan's taijutsu and working on my ninjutsus."
"Hello Team eight, I am Kazuma Arashi, I am a tactician and psychological warfare expert, now I need you to tell me your names, your age, your dreams, your likes and dislikes. Okay? Let's begin, with you." Arashi said pointing at Yuko.
The white-blond haired girl with her sharp violet eyes met Arashi's golden eyes in challenge as she spoke, "My name is Tsuruoka Yuko, I am thirteen years old, I like family and my clan, though I could do without my cousin's harassment. I like practicing my clan's techniques. I dislike Uchiha Sasuke he is an arrogant ass, and I am appalled that Kiba managed to pass the Genin exam. I also dislike injustices, stupidity and traitors. My dream is become an elite Hunter Nin Interrogation expert."
"Okay. You," Arashi said pointing at Kenji.
"My name is Kamishiro Kenji," the scarlet haired Shinobi said, his blue eyes focused on his sensei, "I am fifteen years old, I like practicing taijutsu and eating onigiri. I dislike sushi, but enjoy vegetable sushi. I like origami and I am fascinated with ninjutsu. My dream is to become an ANBU."
"Finally, you." Arashi said pointing at Naruto.
"My name is Uzumaki Naruto, I am eleven years old and I like training and reading. I dislike the Uchiha, he is as Yuko said an arrogant ass, and I dislike traitors, idiots and Cats. My dream is well, my secret."
"Well let us begin with introducing yourselves. How about your likes, dislikes and dreams for the future or something like that." Hatake Kakashi said mentally sighing.
"Hey why don't you introduce yourself first?" Sakura asked.
"Yeah, he looks kind of suspicious." Kiba remarked.
Kakashi had to hold back a chuckle, "Oh me? Well my name is Hatake Kakashi, I have no desire to tell you my likes and dislikes, my dream for the future … hmm… and I have lots of hobbies. Now your turn pinkie!"
"My name is Haruno Sakura, the thing I like… umm … well the person I like is… and my dream for the future is … umm… What I dislike is KIBA! My hobby is…" Sakura said blushing and staring at Sasuke.
"Now you Mr. Broody one." Kakashi said.
Sasuke growled under his breath before beginning, "My name is Uchiha Sasuke, there's lots of things I dislike, and I really don't like anything. And I really can't call it a dream… But I have an ambition. The resurrection of my clan and to kill that man."
"Okay, well then. The Loud idiot's turn." Kakashi said.
"What, what I'm not an idiot! Fine…. Mr. Cyclops, I am Inuzuka Kiba and you will learn to tremble listening to my footsteps! Anyway, I like…. Well… lots of things, like Akamaru here," The puppy popped out of the front of Kiba's coat, "And my clan. I don't like stupid Sasuke-bastard here and my annoying older sisters. My dream is to become the best Hunter Nin ever. And my hobbies are training."
"So far, the introductions, tomorrow we will start our duties as Ninja. First we are going to do something just the four of us…" pause for dramatic effect, "Survival training!"
"Survival training, but Kakashi-sensei, we've already done survival training at the Academy!"
"This isn't normal training, this time I'm your opponent!" Kakashi began chuckling evilly, okay now for the like hook and sinker.
"Why are you laughing Sensei?" Kiba growled.
"Umm… well when I tell you guys this you guys are totally going to freak out!" Kakashi continued to chuckle lightly.
"Freak out?" Kiba asked nervously, while Sasuke scoffed.
"Out of the 54 graduates only 18 will be chosen as to become Genin, the rest will be sent back to the academy. This training exercise is a very difficult exam with a 66 percent failure rate! I told you would freak out!" Kakashi said evilly.
"No way! We worked so hard! What is the point of the graduation then?" Kiba said.
"Oh that? Well that was just to weed out the failures. Anyway, tomorrow come to training ground 7 at 5 am sharp, you need to show me all your ninja skills and don't eat breakfast unless you want to throw up! The details are on this paper, and don't be late tomorrow!"
As team eight departed to prepare for the test, as soon as their sensei had disappeared from sight to report to the Hokage and Naruto could no longer sense his chakra, suppressed or not, he quickly turned to his teammates. "Umm… Tsuruoka-San and Kamishiro-San may I speak with you quickly it is of the upmost importance?"
"Umm… okay." Yuko said turning to the raven-haired boy.
"Please make it quick!" Kenji said crossing his arms pointedly.
"Why put us in three man cells if they're not going to pass an entire team? He said only eighteen would pass, a multiple of three, six teams. If you remember correctly every Shinobi and Kunoichi is put into teams of four, so as Genin it would be three Genin and one instructor. Do you guys remember what our teachers stressed as an important factor for all Ninja teams?"
"Loyalty…. And Teamwork!" Yuko exclaimed.
"Teamwork eh?" Kenji said, "Good point. So what now?"
"Do you guys have one or two hours free now?"
"Yes." Yuko said.
"Sure." Kenji said.
"Okay, my family has a private training ground, maybe we could practice as a team and learn each other's skills to prepare for the test tomorrow?" Naruto said hopefully. The two nodded and Naruto led them to the private training grounds.
Meanwhile, "Is every one read for tomorrow?" the Sandaime Hokage asked.
"Yes." The Jonin answered eagerly.
TO BE CONTINUED
So that was my filler chapter! Anyone ready for more action, more adventure and a hint of romance?
Author's Note I: Okay ladies and Gentlemen, I know how readers like to be involved in the stories writing process, so I'm offering a once in a lifetime chance. The assignment: Please, using your creativity create a test for which ever team you want to, but remember it needs to force them to be creative, use teamwork and use their talents. If I have more than one for a single team, I will choose the one that seems more interesting. I of course will give you credit for the designing of the test at the bottom of the story. Now the rest is up to you! Send it through private message or to my email.