Chapter 3

A/N: Hello readers. I must apologize for not updating since February. Unfortunately my computer kicked the bucket and until a few days ago, I did not have a computer. But I'm back and plan to update as much as possible without losing the quality of my stories. I decided to skip the training for now and go back to it in a long Flashback. I've been really anxious to start writing again. Enjoy.

"We are almost there Kim." Naruto said. "Just past those trees." The Hidden Sound group launched past the trees and entered the village running to the academy. They arrived and ran to the examination room. They stood and everyone looked at them. Sasuke and Hinata walked in and when they looked up they froze. There before them was their brother. They ran up to hug him but were confronted by sound Nin. Naruto dismissed the sound Nin and hugged Sasuke and Hinata.

"I've missed you guys so much." He said.

"W-Why did you leave?" Sasuke asked. Hinata just buried her face in Naruto's chest and cried.

"For your safety. That is why." Naruto replied solemnly. Hinata continued to cry into Naruto's chest and Sasuke just continued hugging him. Suddenly another Leaf Nin walked up to them.

"Why did you return Demon?" He asked. Suddenly he was confronted by Kimimaro.

"If I were you…I'd stay far away from Lord Naruto. If you lay a hand on him…I just may have to kill you." Kimimaro stated in a voice laced in malice.

"You must be very low to call a demon lord." The man replied. Kimimaro was about to act when suddenly Hinata and Sasuke kicked him simultaneously.

'SHUT YOUR MOUTH ABOUT NARUTO!" They both yelled in unison. The man ran back to his team frightened. Kimimaro bowed to Sasuke and Hinata.

"I assume you two are two of the three people Naruto considers family?" he asked.

"Yes. And why did you call him lord before but not now?" Sasuke asked.

"Simple. Naruto hates being held high. His only request was that we give him respect. So we don't call him that. I only used his title that time to try and get that man to back off but it clearly did not work." He replied.

"I see. So when is Naruto coming home?" Sasuke asked.

"Sasuke…You, Hinata, and Itachi of all people should know that this hell hole is not Naruto's home. He came to us to protect you guys and live with only a little pain that was born from leaving you guys. In his mind…It was worth the pain because you guys will remain safe. He wishes you guys could come but he doesn't want you guys gaining the title of missing-nin. He wants you guys to live happy and safe." Kim said sadly.

"But we would be happier with him." Sasuke said while silently realizing Hinata was back to hugging Naruto and he was rubbing her back.

"You try telling him that." Kimimaro said.

"Wait…What do you mean?" Sasuke asked.

"You see…We noticed he wasn't truly happy but he won't listen when we tell him. We think he longs to be around you guys but refuses to endanger you or make you leave your home." Kimimaro explained. Before anyone could continue the conversation, the entire room was enveloped in a thick, white smoke. Suddenly an unknown voice spoke out from seemingly every direction.

"EVERYONE SHUT THE HELL UP! YOU ALL HAVE 5 SECONDS TO BE IN YOUR SEATS." The master interrogator of the Leaf, Ibiki Morino, feared by many, yelled as the smoke finally cleared. Everyone was sitting in their assigned seats and awaiting further instruction. Ibiki explained further.

"Alright. You have 1 Rule for this examination. I am your proctor Ibiki Morino. Your 1 Rule is that there will be absolutely no cheating. Anyone caught cheating will receive a mark. If anyone should obtain 5 marks, one of my sub-proctors will call out your assigned participant number and you along with your other two teammates will be eliminated. Am I understood?" Ibiki stated. Everyone shook their heads.

"Good. Oh and one more thing…The tenth question will be given at the end…you can refuse to take it and try again next year…or you can take it…but if you fail the tenth question…you automatically fail and will never be given a chance to enter these exams again. So in other words…unless you pull some honor shit and get a battlefield promotion…you won't advance past genin. Am I understood?" Ibiki said in a more serious tone.

"That isn't fair. You can't enforce that!" a pink haired girl named Sakura blurted out. However before Ibiki could do anything, Naruto intervened.

"Just shut up and sit down Pinky. Rules are Rules. Then again I guess I shouldn't expect the villagers to understand rules. I mean you clearly disobeyed one of the highest laws in the land. But I can't blame Old Man Sarutobi. Your village would be incapable of survival if he threw everyone who disobeyed the law in prison." Naruto stated in a nonchalant tone.

"Shut up Demon Fo-"Sakura started but before she could finish her statement she had Sasuke and Hinata within striking distance.

"I do believe the punishment for breaking this law is quite severe…Would you like to find out pinky?" Hinata stated with the coldest voice imaginable.

"ENOUGH! EVERYONE BACK TO YOUR SEATS! ANYMORE OUTBURSTS AND I'LL DISQUALIFY YOUR ENTRE TEAM!" Ibiki Yelled out, regaining control.

'Damn. I thought the kid just ditched the village when he left. I never would have thought that he actually defected to another village.' Ibiki Thought.

2 Months Ago, the Day Itachi's Team Arrived Back in the Hidden Leaf…

"Lord Hokage, we need to talk." Itachi stated.

"What is it, Itachi?" Hiruzen asked.

"It is about Naruto." Itachi replied sadly.

"Hey, where is the little brat?" Ibiki Morino, apparently in the middle of a meeting with the Third, asked.

"He disappeared. He left me this note saying that the three of us would be targeted by villagers if he continued to stay here and left without a trace." Itachi looked about to cry for the first time in a long time. Hinata was about to punch Ibiki for calling Naruto a brat but Itachi held her arm. "Relax Hinata. Ibiki calling Naruto brat is a sign of affection. Kind of like a nickname. He is one of the few that don't hate Naruto. It's OK." Itachi assured her. She dropped her fists and stood there silently.

"What will we do Itachi?" Hiruzen asked.

"Nothing." Itachi stated sadly and bluntly.

"Surely you're joking, Itachi." Ibiki said with hope.

"Sadly, I'm not Ibiki. If we do anything it would be pointless…We would be labelled traitors, and if Lord third attempted to justify our actions…he would be removed by the council. We literally just have no options right now…"Itachi had small streams of tears running down his face at this point. He started to walk out. "I'm going home. You guys are welcome to do whatever but don't stay out too late." Itachi said. He solemnly walked away. Hinata and Sasuke went towards the forest and after that day, the eastern portion of the Leaf Village forest would never be the same…

End Flashback...

'Who would have thought he had this big of a plan. But what is going to happen? Surely he wants revenge right? Maybe I should watch him and keep him out of trouble.' Ibiki thought.

Ibiki motioned to one of his subordinates and gave him the order to watch Naruto. He nodded and grinned.

'Maybe this will be my chance to get rid of the demon' He thought.

He walked back to his post. Ibiki finally began the exams. Throughout the 45 minutes, many teams were disqualified. After a grueling 45 minutes, it was over. Everyone remaining put down their pencils.

"Alright. Now comes the choice. Take the final question…or leave. You decide." About half of the teams left. The remaining teams looked at Ibiki.

"Congratulations. You all pass." He said. He talked about why everyone passed and then suddenly, even to the surprise of Ibiki, A huge banner shot through the window and a purple haired woman appeared. She suddenly glared at Naruto but didn't say anything.

"ALRIGHT! LISTEN UP MAGGOTS! FOLLOW ME TO THE SECOND EXAM!" She yelled.

"Anko…You're early…again…" Ibiki sighed.

"Sorry about that. Anyways, let's go." She said and jumped out the window. Everyone followed not with the slightest clue as to where this seemingly insane woman was taking them…