A Different Path Part Three

D/S: Same as last chapter.

AN: thanks for viewing my mediocre story everyone! I'm trying to make this a unique story so Bare with me, There is slight bashing of certain characters but nothing over the top. And yes they are all a little OOC, but this is an alternate universe story, I'm basing the characters actions on how I have seen in the Anime/Manga, as far as Haku goes he is a Male and will stay that way. He is a male in Cannon and will stay that way!, and there will not be and Mpreg in this story, I love Mpreg stories, but I could never credibly write one. Gaara will be in the harem, as far as others we will see as the story progresses.

After everyone sat down on there stools, Naruto in between Sasuke and Hinata, with Ebisu next to Sasuke, and Kakashi next to Hinata, Ebisu spoke up.

"Congratulations on graduating from the Academy, Now before we commence with the final test tomorrow.." here he was interrupted by Naruto.

"But we already made genin!" Naruto yelled. Hinata cautiously put her hand on Naruto's shoulder at this point, Sasuke also placed his hand on Naruto's other shoulder. Naruto quickly grew quiet at the touches on his shoulder.

"What he means is that When you Graduate You show the ability to be genin, the final test will determine whether or not you will actually become one." Kakashi answered as he sadly looked at the blond reminder of his beloved Sensei, 'How could I have been so blinded by anger, and do what I did, I don't even deserve to be in the same area as him. Unabashedly his mind went back to his discussion with his dolphin last night.

FLASHBACK

Kakashi was sitting on the couch in the apartment where his dolphin lived with his foster son. Said Dolphin was laying length wise with his head in Kakashi's lap. They we're watching T.V.

"Do you think he will ever forgive me?" Kakashi asked his lover as he ran his fingers through Iruka's unbound hair. "Hmmm" Iruka asked as his mind was coming out of the fuzzy state his lover's fingers sent it to.

"Naruto, Do you think he will ever forgive me?" Kakashi asked again after he stopped massaging his lovers head.

Iruka sat up so that he could better observe his soul mate. Looking into his eyes to see if he was serious, seeing that he is, Iruka sighed.

"I don't know Love, What you did was extremely horrible, Not only did you allow the villagers in while on your watch, but you actively participated in his torture, He trusted you, and you broke that trust." Iruka said honestly, mentally sighing at the stricken look on his loves face.

Leaning closer Iruka continued "All I can say is give it time" Iruka then captured his lovers lips in a passionate kiss.

END FLASHBACK

"Anyways, Before the Final test tomorrow, Why don't we introduce ourselves, I'll go first, My name is Ares Ebisu, My likes are Learning new Jutsus, My dislikes are Mainly Perverts Like Jiraiya, My Hobbies are Well I don't really have any, My ambitions are to Train someone worthy of my time" The last part was said while he looked at Naruto.

Kakashi continued "My name Kakashi Hatake, I have many likes and dislikes, No real Hobbies, and my ambitions is to get a certain person to forgive me" this said while looking at Naruto.

At this time Teuchi showed up and took they're orders.

"I'll go next, My name is Naruto Uzumaki, My likes are Ramen, My precious people, and Training, My dislikes are the three minutes it takes for Instant Ramen to cook, Arrogant bastards, and Closet Perves. My Hobbies are pulling Pranks, and my Ambition is to be the Greatest Hokage ever Believe it!!" Naruto yelled posing with his fists in the air his uneasiness around Kakashi forgotten. Sasuke just smirked at his Dobe. Hinata blushed as she realized she was now one of Naruto's precious people.

"My Name is Sasuke Uchiha, my only likes are currently training, My Dobe, and Hinata, I dislike most everyone else, My Ambitions are to kill my Brother and Unite the Uchiha and Uzumaki Clans." Sasuke said with a leer towards Naruto and a beet red Hinata.

"My n name is H Hinata Hyuuga, I like reading Medical Jutsus and Flower Pressing, I have no dislikes, My H hobbies are making healing ointments, My ambition is to become stronger and make my father and clan proud of me" Hinata said in a really soft voice. Naruto looked at her and gave her an awkward smile.

"Speak louder Hina!, we won't bite" Naruto said in a cheerful voice not noticing that she looked on the verge of fainting when he gave her the Nickname. Sasuke looked at his future spouses with an amused smirk.

"With the introductions out of the Way, we will explain what we will have you do tomorrow" Ares said as they're orders arrived, they silently ate they're meals, after Naruto was done with his Fifteenth meal Kurenai and the new team eight showed up.

"Sasuke!!" Sakura yelled as she went to throw herself at Sasuke, Hinata stopped her with a swift Juuken strike to the neck,for the second time that day Sakura was knocked unconscious. She Again, looked to be on the verge of fainting as she realized that she again struck someone.

'I definitely picked the right first female to be our Spouse' Sasuke thought approvingly as he looked at her.

"Finally someone shut her up" Kiba growled annoyed at the Pink thing he was stuck with as a teammate.

"Woof!" Akamaru barked in agreement, before he trotted over to team seven and gave them all a curious sniff than trotted over to Kiba.

Shino just nodded in agreement, he too was not pleased to have the Fan girl as a teammate.

Kurenai, Naruto, Ares, and Kakashi all sported Sweat drops.

After Team eight did there Introductions, Ares again began to speak.

"Instead, of the usual Bell test that we usually have new Genins do, We will just have a skills assessment, so Meet us at Training Area seven at 5:00 AM tomorrow" Ares said as he dismissed everyone and left.

Naruto also got up and headed to the apartment that he shared with his foster Father.

Hinata, also got up and headed back to the Hyuuga compound, Sasuke walked with her, to protect himself from the vicious fan bitches. Sakura glared at her new rival, She began to feel new inspiration to better her capabilities as a Kunoichi.

Shino, Kiba, and Akamaru just headed off to they're respective Compounds. Kakashi waved Lazily as he poofed away to his house, where he was thinking of proposing to His Dolphin.

As Kurenai was about to head home, Sakura approached her. "Kurenai Sensei How do I become stronger, How come Hinata can beat me now, when she was only in the middle of the Kunoichi class in Taijutsu?" Sakura earnestly asked.

"Well We need to up your endurance, Calisthenics, and Taijutsu training, I think we can con Maighto Gai into training you. As for how come she can beat you, well Hinata always had enormous Potential, But she always lacked the Self-Confidence to bring it out, when she felt that you were threatening her Naruto and Sasuke her instincts awakened. My advice is to get over your pathetic crush and find someone who does appreciate you" Kurenai said imparting her sage advice as the reincarnated goddess of wisdom and war.

Sakura stood there mulling over what her Sensei said. 'Have I really only hindered my growth as a Kunoichi, by Fawning over Sasuke' Sakura thought as she headed home. Her mind going back over her years in the academy, and realized that she did in fact waste her Academy years fawning all over and trying to impress a boy who clearly showed no interest in her or any of his other fan bitches.

'Poor Naruto, I was so cruel to him in my Pursuit of a boy who clearly didn't like me, I should apologize tomorrow, and Salvage three Potential Friendship' Sakura said taking an unknowing first step in growing up and getting over her crush.

WITH NARUTO

' Today was weird, and awesome, especially that kiss' Naruto thought as a blush stole across his whiskered cheeks as he remembered all the different sensations he had felt.

'That Hinata girl will make a wonderful Spouse for you and Emo Boy' Hades said butting in before Naruto's mind started venturing beyond PG-13 territory.

'Spoil sport' Naruto mentally accused, mentally sticking his tongue out at his tenant.

'OH Hush Hera Tsunade is right in front of you' Hades mentally sent making Naruto stop in his tracks and wave at his personal Med. Ninja.

"Oi! Granny Hera!" Naruto yelled as he glomped onto his unsuspecting victim.

"Let go of me now Brat!" Tsunade growled good naturedly at her favorite Patient. With a grin Naruto let her go.

Hera held him away from her, as she gave him a cursory inspection, noting the blush still on his cheeks, and mentally filing that away for later, when she noticed his Hitai-ate she smirked in approval

"Finally managed to graduate huh?" Hera asked proud of her Favorite step Grandchild.

"Yeah you staying this time?" Naruto asked with his patented Foxy grin.

Hera couldn't help her smile, Naruto could always get under her skin, Annoy her, and still make it hard to stay mad at him.

"Yeah Sarutobi conned me into staying and whipping the Hospital back into shape" Hera answered and gave a rude gesture to those who mocked her Grandchild.

"He offered to pay off your Debts, and a years supply of Sake, didn't he?" Naruto asked. Ducking the swat she sent at him with the ease of years of practice.

"I'm on my way over to your house for dinner actually, so tell me about what caused your blush" Hera said with a smirk as they both headed over to his apartment.

"Well it started three days ago, I originally failed the graduation test, I was sitting on the abandoned swing, feeling depressed.." Naruto the went on to explain the events of how he passed, what he taught Konahamuru, and the kiss with Sasuke, How Hinata went Super Kunoichi.

"It was so cool the way she took out the fan bit... I mean Girls" Naruto amended at the pointed glare he received from those golden eyes.

WITH HINATA AND SASUKE

"Um..um.. Thank you for walking me home Sasuke" Hinata said nervously as she poked her fingers together. Sasuke gave her one of his reassuring smirks.

"Its my job to protect my Precious people, Hinata, I am a possessive Person by nature, as long as you are a teammate I will Protect you with my life, No one is allowed to even hint at any harm, towards you or Naruto while I am around, I will destroy them if they do.

Sasuke said, in an uncharacteristic Dialog, They walked the rest of the way to her compound in silence.

They were met at the Gates by a Stoic looking Hiashi, With his youngest right by his side.

"Thank you for walking her home Uchiha, I can take her home from here" Hiashi said in a curt tone of Dismissal.

"By Sasuke, Ill see you tomorrow at our Training ground" Hinata said.

Sasuke gave a curt nod of his head before he turned and walked away to his own lonely compound.

After Sasuke left, Hiashi gave a proud look at his daughter, He was shocked when he first heard that she was on a cell with Arashi's Boy, Naruto, and The last Uchiha, then he heard how she took on a large e group of Fan bitches, who had tried to hurt Naruto.

He made a promise to his old friend Arashi, that he would watch over Naruto, as he grew up. But due to the Villagers hatred of the boy, he was only able to show his support for the boy, from the shadows, when Naruto was eight, He even placed him under the protection of the Hyuuga name, which stopped the overt attempts on the kids life from Happening, He was happy when Iruka Umino was finally able to gain custody of Naruto.

"Father isn't it dinner time" Hanabi asked startling her father out of his thoughts.

"Hinata, I heard quite some interesting things about what you did earlier, I want to hear it from you on the way inside" Hiashi said acknowledging Hinata before turning and heading towards the main house, Hanabi gave Hinata a small smile as they both headed inside.