I have finally gotten chapter 2 up. It was hard, but I think that you'll find it sastisfactory.

Answers to reviews:

Caliko: I am pleased that you find it unique. I hope that you find this chapter to your liking as well.
A.D. Sargent: Naruto's parents were human, but they were turned into foxes. They can only maintain human form either in the library, or by eating a special herb. As well, the herb only lasts for ten minutes, as to why he can't resume his position as Hokage. I'll explain how they got turned into foxes when Team 7 meets Naruto's family.
Lightingfox101: Ask and ye shall receive.

Me: Kankuro, could you please do the disclaimer?
Kankuro: Why me? Couldn't your 'boyfriend' do it?
Me: NEVER CALL DEIDARA MY BOYFRIEND! I HATE HIM WITH A PASSION!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, you're my favorite character.
Kankuro: (To readers) Remind me never to get on her bad side. Yeesh. Anyway, Gypsy-san doesn't own Naruto. She owns a plot that she hopes will become as famous as Naruto.
Me: No giving out spoilers!!!

Anyway, on with the fic!

Naruto was putting the finishing touches on his prank when it happened. Several yelps from the Hyuuga household. The blonde smirked when he thought about what emotions they were encountering right now. Of course, he mused, he wouldn't have been able to do it without Hinata's help. She had helped him set the Hyuuga Compound for the prank, and in return, her room was the only one not booby trapped in the compound. In retrospect, he hadn't booby trapped Iruka-niisan's house, or Kakashi-ojisan's house. And he hadn't booby trapped Sarutobi-jiji's place either. Ah yes, they would be spared from the horror of his prank. Good thing he had gotten up early. Otherwise he'd be late for academy.

Sarutobi nearly laughed when Kakashi came into his office. The poor Jounin had been sleeping in a hotel while his apartment was fixed, and Naruto had apparently hit the hotel, and not known that Kakashi was staying there. And what a prank it had been. Already the Hokage had gotten many phone calls about the blonde vessel's prank. And know the old man was seeing it for himself. Kakashi was covered in shaving cream. Mixed into the shaving cream was potpourri.

"I don't get it! Why me! Did I do something wrong?" Kakashi was dumfounded as to why he had been hit by Naruto's prank. Thinking back, the White Fang's son tried to figure out why his 'nephew' had included him into his prank. "Okay, let's see now: I saw him yesterday, before I tucked in. he told me that he was planning a harmless prank on the village. He told me that he wouldn't booby-trap me… no, wait, he said he wouldn't booby-trap my house! Naruto had no idea I was staying in the hotel!" Kakashi gave Sarutobi his mission report, and headed to his repaired home to clean up.

Naruto watched as his classmates filed into the room. Some of them were drenched, some weren't. However, the good thing was that everyone was in high spirits. Just then, Iruka came into the room. To Naruto's complete surprise, the scarred chunnin was drenched in the curious mixture. "Iruka-sensei, why are you covered in that? I made sure not to hit your house."

Iruka laughed. "I felt like having a little fun. Anyway, down to business. As you all know, the graduation exams are coming up, and the Hokage has high expectations for many of you. Because of that, today we're going to have a practice exam, so that you can see what you need to work on."

Later that evening, Iruka and Naruto sat down to eat at Ichiraku Ramen. Iruka examined Naruto's face, curious as to what the boy was thinking. "Naruto, why did you prank every one like that? I know that it was harmless, but I'm still curious."

Naruto smiled at his teacher, and replied. "It's because I'm going to graduate this year. I didn't the other two years because I wanted to learn everything that I could. Because I'm graduating, I wanted let the village know that I'm leaving a part of me behind, and what other way to do that than with a friendly prank?"

Iruka grinned, and ruffled Naruto's hair. "Naruto, I'm sure going to miss having you around the academy." He said.

Naruto's face grew serious. "Iruka-niisan, I think that Mizuki is going to try something tomorrow. I want to know what, so I'll pretend to fail. Mizuki will probably pretend to be sympathetic, and reveal his plan. I'll do what he wants, and you come after us. After we find out what he's planning and stop him, I'll take the test for real."

Iruka nodded, not surprised at Naruto's perception. The boy had often shown to his 'niisan' that he was smarter than he let on. "Okay, Naruto. Good luck."

The next day came, and Naruto "failed" the genin test, Iruka playing his part well. As he sat on the swing, the young vessel saw Mizuki come up to him out of the corner of his eye, and noticed Iruka surreptitiously tense up.

Mizuki gave a small grin. "Naruto, come with me. I want to tell you something."

Sarutobi frowned, wondering why Naruto suspected Mizuki of being a traitor. Could it perhaps have something to do with Orochimaru? "Yes, that has to be it. Who else could Mizuki be working for?"

Naruto had spent hours refining some of the jutsu he had learned in the academy, along with two his parents had taught him. He was ready to get started on a new one that his father had told him about, but was unable to when Iruka showed up.

"The scroll of sealing? What, is he nuts? That thing could end up hurting the user if not handled properly!" Iruka complained, angry at Mizuki.

Naruto gave a small whistle, and he and Iruka dove out of the way of a hail of kunai.

"Well, well, what do we have here? If it isn't Naruto and Iruka. So you knew about my plans, did you?" Mizuki said from a tree branch.

Naruto growled. "You're gonna pay for trying to do this, Mizuki. And Iruka-niisan and I are going to be the ones to take to down." With those words, the two leapt into the fray. Naruto perched on a branch, slightly out of breath. Beside him, Iruka was panting heavily, having narrowly avoided both of Mizuki's Fuuma Shuriken. "Hey you, want to know a little secret?" the boy shot at his teacher-turned-traitor. "Of course, I told Iruka-niisan this ages ago, but it's time for you to know what I'm really capable of." In an instant, Naruto was behind Mizuki, a kunai to the traitor's throat. "First off, both of my parents are alive. My father taught me the Body Flicker, and how to use my first bloodline. My mom taught me the Hidden Mist jutsu, something that Whirlpool nins were famous for. She also taught me how to used my second Kekkai Genkai. And of course, I have a unique Kekkai Genkai that is very rare in the Uzumaki clan. This is the ability to turn into a fox and the ability to use innate Elder chakra. Of course, the using of my Elder chakra has a few side effects, which will make you hate me even more than you already do. I know that you think of me as the Nine-Tailed fox, and I know that it is sealed inside me."

Naruto took a breath, and reappeared beside Iruka. "I will now show you the side effects of using my Elder chakra." As he spoke, his body seemed to glow blood red, and a mist seemed to dissipate from around him.

After the smoke/mist cleared, it became apparent that Naruto was not fully human. There were two things that showed this: his physical appearance, and the feeling of confidence and wisdom emanating from him. Mizuki examined Naruto's appearance, growing angrier as he did so. Naruto's eyes were still blue, but they now held the slit that all Elder folk have for pupils. His hands were clawed, and his canines longer. But perhaps the things that made Mizuki angriest were the golden fox tail hanging down from Naruto's rear, and the golden fox ears situated on his head. Yes, this new Naruto made Mizuki angrier than he had ever been before. "You insolent little- I'm going to clobber you, Nine-Tailed Fox!"

Naruto smirked, crouching in battle formation. His eyes flickered into silver, and he easily avoided Mizuki's attack. "What ever you attack me with, I'll return it a thousand fold, foolish one." With those words, Naruto placed his first and middle fingers into a cross, and gathered blood-red chakra around him.

Mizuki expected the blood red chakra to have killing intent emanating from it, but instead felt an unwavering confidence and determination. The traitor's eyes widened as he realized that this was the Elder chakra Naruto had spoken of

"Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Naruto cried, letting his near-infinite Elder chakra form the clones. "This is a technique that Kakashi-ojisan taught me." The fox-hanyou stated proudly, before attacking Mizuki.

Naruto looked down at Mizuki, who was trussed up like a pig ready for roasting. "You had better not escape, or we'll have to do this again." He told his former teacher.

Iruka smiled. "Hey Naruto, come here. I want to give you something." Iruka told Naruto to close his eyes, and then took off his headband and placed it on the blonde's head. "Congratulations, Naruto. You graduate." He told his 'otoutosan', grinning proudly. From their feet came the sounds of Mizuki's muffled protests, which were quickly silenced by a "Thousand Years of Death!" from Naruto. "Come on, Naruto. I'll take you out for Ramen after we give this traitor to Lord Hokage."

Sarutobi smiled. Mizuki was captured, the scroll of sealing was safe, and most of all, Naruto was happy with who he was. None of the villagers' stares had brought that boy down. Then the old Hokage's thoughts turned to what Naruto had said about his parents. The boy had to have been telling the truth, for him to be able to use the Shushin jutsu so flawlessly. But if that was the case, then why hadn't Minato reclaimed his title as Hokage?
All done! Sorry about all the breaks though. Hopfully this will keep you tided over until next chapter. Until then, here are some words you may or may not know. (I am in a Japanese funk, so that's why I'm puuting them in.)

Ojisan-uncle (With both parents, Naruto probably knows Kakashi, and thinks of him as an uncle.)

Niisan-brother, big brother (everyone says that Iruka is like a big brother to Naruto, so I decided to show that.)

Jiji- Old man, Grandfather (Naruto probably thinks of Sarutobi as his grandfather, and he always calls Sandaime this. I wanted him to be a little more polite.)

Otoutosan- Little brother (again, Iruka's "Big brother" role in Naruto's Life)

Until next time, Ja ne!