Hey guys, what's up. I am so mad right now. I just finished editing this chapter but accidentally pressed back on the internet page... and had to redo it all. And I'm sorry I would have updated a lot earlier but school got in the way. Many projects that I got to do. Well I should be doing them, damn me being a procrastinator. And I would have updated a few hours earlier but I just came home from a party to find my brother and his friends drunk. As well as my dad and I had to take care of them. Really stressful for a 15 year old boy =P. Anyways enough of my life today xD Sorry if this sucks and I am missing mistakes, its 1:31 AM and I'm so tired... ENJOY, also I am almost done Chapter 4. R&R I don't own Naruto.
Chapter 3: Trials
Things were hectic. After the twins attempted to jump Naruto and Ino, they went home and quickly started trouble. The head of the Makanouchi clan, Saiga Makanouchi, went straight to the Hokage tower to report his sons' beatings.
"Lord Hokage, Saiga Makanouchi is here to see you," said an Anbu.
"Let him in," replied the Hokage. As Saiga was walking in the Hokage lit his pipe filled with tobacco and took a large drag, inhaling the smoke into his old lungs.
"Lord Hokage," started Saiga as he bowed," I come here to announce that the demon child and the Yamanaka heiress has assaulted my children leaving both with a broken nose and multiple other injuries."
"Really now? And also, never call Naruto a demon child again," said the Hokage. He raised an eyebrow while unleashing some killer intent. Saiga stepped back a bit and gulped.
"I want him executed for harming a Konoha Academy Student."
"What about the Yamanaka heiress? Why press charges on Naruto but not her?"
"B-because… he was the one that attacked them." said Saiga. His heart was beating fast, the Hokage hates it when people accuse Naruto for simply being Naruto.
"But, you said earlier that the Yamanaka heiress also attacked your children, yet you're strictly putting the blame fully on Naruto?" questioned the Hokage menacingly.
"Alright then, I want to press charges against Ino Yamanaka as well." stated Saiga finally.
"Very well, we will have a trial three days from now. However… if you fail to prove that Naruto and Ino actually harmed your children out of their own will… things won't look good for you," said the Hokage. He took another drag of his tobacco filled pipe and blew out a few rings, "You may go now Saiga."
Saiga bowed and thanked him. He turned around quickly but not before bumping into Kakashi Hatake. Everyone knew and respected Kakashi out of fear, or wishing to be like him. Saiga respected him due to the former. Kakashi stared at him before Saiga quickly apologized and left the room.
"So, another person wants to press charges on Naruto?" stated Kakashi.
"Yep… I hope that Naruto didn't finally go berserk and beat the kids out of anger," said the Hokage. The Hokage has known that Naruto has been harassed by the villagers for a long time and has even hired high level ninja to protect him. However, even some ninja hate Naruto as well.
"I doubt that's the case, Naruto indeed has been attacked his whole childhood but he loves this village too much despite its major faults. He would never harm another unless under dire circumstances." said Kakashi.
"I know Kakashi… I know." said the Hokage. He stared out the windows that viewed the whole village. Naruto, too many people hate him for something that he couldn't stop. If only he could tell everyone that he was the son of the legendary fourth hokage, Minato Namikaze. But it can't be done, even Minato has more people that hate him than Naruto. He will call Naruto and Ino to his office later in the evening, right now he has some… important reading to do as he pulled out a secret novel from his desk.
Meanwhile, Naruto and Ino were sitting in class listening to the boring lecture about the ninja rules. Everyone knows them, well they should know them. Ino was bored out of her mind and kept constantly day dreaming. She kept thinking about Naruto and how she feels. They have been best friends for years but she has never felt this way about him. They have held each other numerous times. But yesterday however, when Naruto hugged her on the bed, her heart skipped a few beats. It was probably because it was in an inappropriate place and she blushed at the memory. She looked over towards Naruto who sat next to her and studied his features. Naruto has a cute adorable face she just loves to pinch from time to time and his body is well... Regular. He is only a twelve year old boy after all. He hasn't been exercising enough to gain well defined muscles yet. But in the future, she could only blush about how handsome Naruto would become. While she was still dreaming about Naruto he turned to face her, only to see her staring right at him.
"Um…Ino?" asked Naruto. Ino jumped up and fell out of her chair. The whole class stopped and stared.
"I'm okay, sorry just leaned back too far… tehe." said Ino embarrassingly. The class turned back to the front and she turned to Naruto and hit him.
"What was that for!"
"For startling me!"
"You were the one staring at me!" said Naruto. Ino blushed and turned away to face the front.
"Baka… just pay attention." said Ino, before pinching his cute little cheeks.
"Okay okay," said Naruto. While Ino was paying attention to the front, Naruto took the time to stare at her. What the hell was her problem he thought. Then HE started to study her features. Ino was an attractive looking girl to him. She had long blonde hair and light blue eyes. Her facial features are perfect as well. Naruto knew that she was going to be a beauty when she was older. Naruto started thinking about Ino more in detail now. He was a maturing boy and obviously, his hormones kicked in. Ino has been his best friend since that fateful day at the play ground and never thought of her as something more, however now that might change. The class finally finished with him still staring at her. This time, Ino turned around to catch Naruto.
"Narutoooo class is over," said Ino. Instead of falling back like Ino, Naruto blinked and noticed that class was indeed over.
"R-right," studdered Naruto. They both packed their belongings. Ino knew he was staring at her and blushed a bit. Her heart starting beating faster. What if he liked her too? Would they become a couple? Ino and Naruto were headed out the door when suddenly Iruka stopped them.
"Stop right there you two." he said strictly. They both gulped and turned around, " Alright, I know you two weren't paying attention but I'm going to assume it's because you already know the rules."
"Of course!" said Ino.
"Good, by the way, the Hokage wants to see you…about an incident that occured yesterday."
"IT WASN'T OUR FAULT!" yelled Naruto.
"Shh Naruto, I know, just tell the Hokage," said Iruka sympathetically. Naruto was in disbelief, he wasn't going to hurt him and blame him? Naruto just stood there in shock and Ino had to shake him back to reality.
"Okay thanks Iruka!" said Naruto as he and Ino made their way to the Hokage tower. Another person liked him thought Naruto. Ino, her father, Kakashi, and Iruka! That's four! Naruto was happy with joy and Ino saw this.
"Naruto stop grinning and let's hurry to the Hokage tower." said Ino. The blonde female playfully smacked him on the arm and smirked.
"Another race? You're on." Naruto replied quickly.
"I would but…I'm too tired." said Ino.
"Aww…okay" said Naruto. Ino hated to ruin his mood so even though she was tired. She started sprinting.
"HEY NO FAIR!" said Naruto. He quickly chased after her and caught up. They were both side by side now, running trying to beat each other. People groaned as they saw them coming their way. Not again! The same fruit cart driver tried to get out of their way but Naruto, once again, jumped right through it. They were both getting tired from dodging left and right. Finally the tower was in view. They both looked at each other and smirked. I'm going to win, they both thought. Naruto tried to shove Ino, but Ino moved out of the way and shot forward. Naruto was shocked. Ino just beat him. He has been running his whole life from mobs and even ninja and still Ino managed to beat him.
"…You cheated." joked Naruto.
"I know, my beautiful looks distracted you," said Ino as she flipped her long blonde hair.
"Pfft… whatever," said Naruto as he blushed and headed inside. Ino giggled and followed him as they headed towards the Hokage's room.
"Lord Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki and Ino Yamanaka are here to see you." said the Anbu.
"Let them in."
Naruto and Ino nervously walked into the room and jumped when it closed on them.
"So…you probably know why you two are here, let's hear your side of the story." started the Hokage.
"THEY ATTACKED US FIRST!" yelled Naruto instantly.
"Naruto! Don't yell at the Hokage!" said Naruto as she pinched his cheek super hard.
"Okay, okay sorry sorry!"
"It's quite alright Ino, Naruto just expressed his opinion." chuckled the Hokage.
"Thank you Hokage-sama. Well our side of the story is…" and she told him exactly what happened. How they attacked them. And how Naruto tried to defend Ino and himself and when Nouchi pulled out a kunai and slashed at Naruto. And how Naruto's wound healed quickly so they couldn't provide evidence, but they could allow someone to see their memories to prove the innocence.
"I see…so the twins did provoke you to fight. Along with using a shinobi weapon," stated the Hokage, he lit up his pipe again and took a toke.
"Yes Hokage-sama." replied both of them.
"Well at the trial I will let a mind reader read all of your minds including the twins, for now you may go home and enjoy your days until the trials." the Hokage said after releasing smoke rings into the air.
"Thanks old man!" yelled Naruto. However Ino dragged him out of the room right after.
"Kid's these days," the Hokage chuckled to himself.
Naruto and Ino walked out of the Hokage Tower.
"I hope we win the trial..." said Naruto as he walked with his hands stuffed into his pockets.
"Of course we will win. If they read our memories how can we lose?" said Ino. She caught up to Naruto and walked along side him.
"You're right Ino! It's impossible for us to lose!" Naruto was happy again and Ino smiled. It was only the afternoon and they still had so much time left to do whatever they want.
"Hey Ino, want do you want to do today?" asked Naruto.
"I'm not too sure actually, let's keep on walking and see where it takes us!" She let out a small laugh which cause Naruto to smile. He loves it when she laughs, so happy and innocent. They continued walking and chatting about random things like flowers, the day and whatever came to their young minds. They especially kept on talking about the Academy though and how they just couldn't wait to graduate. But the conversation gloomed once they started talking about team selection.
"But what if we're not on the same team?" asked Naruto. The thought of Ino being on a seperate team frightened him. He wouldn't be able to protect her, and what if her teammates weren't strong enough to do that. He dreaded the chance of them being on the same team. Ino's thoughts were similar. She grew up with Naruto, she couldn't dare to think about how it would be without him.
"Naruto I'm sure we'll be on the same team. We just have to show how well we work together and that will improve our chances." said Ino.
"Sounds like a plan. Guess we should start now then." Naruto smirked at her. Ino raised her eye brow. Just what was he thinking...
"What do you mean start no-" Before she finished her sentence she ducked under a kick aimed for her face.
"What the hell Naruto!" she screamed. Oh he was so going to pay.
"Ino we have to be the best the ninjas this world has ever seen. I want to prove myself to everyone! And I can't leave you... so will you train with me?" said Naruto. He looked at her with fierce determination in his eyes. If you looked closely it's like there were flames dancing in them. Ino saw this. She knew that in order to be with Naruto now, she had to get stronger or Naruto will be forced to do hard missions and go through challenges without her.
"Alright... let's do this," she said as she got into her fighting position. Unknown to them, a certain masked ninja was watching from high from a tree.
End of Chapter 3. Okay people sorry that it sucked but after fixing all the mistakes I found, and then delete it all really irritated me so I quickly skimmed it and fixed the ones that I saw. Chapter 4 will most likely be a big improvement. Good night all and stay tuned! Remember to R&R. And message me if you have questions! =)
