"Alright now I assume none of you ate this morning correct?" Kakashi asked.
"No Kakashi Sensei." Naruto and Hinata said.
"Of course not." Sasuke said.
"Alright, well if you want lunch, you'll pass this test I have in mind, it's really simple, get one of these bells from me before this alarm goes off. You can use whatever kinds of strategy you want, however unless you come at me with the intent to kill, you won't succeed." Kakashi said.
"Hey hold on a second you only have two bells, that means someone won't get any food no matter what." Naruto said suddenly.
"Well, in that case I'd suggest getting a bell, well I'll set this alarm for two hours, that should be until noon, so when I give the signal…" Kakashi started to say.
"I'm going to crush you." Naruto said running forward while pulling back his fist.
Suddenly Kakashi disappeared and reappeared behind Naruto holding his arm and head. "I didn't say start yet, Ready, Start."
The moment Kakashi said that he vanished and Sasuke leapt into a nearby tree while Hinata performed the same seals she had against Sasuke.
What is that loser doing? Sasuke thought as Naruto looked around in plain sight.
"Where are you, hiding is a cheap strategy." Naruto yelled.
"Alright, Ninja technique lesson one, Taijutsu." Kakashi said.
Naruto charged straight at Kakashi and began to throw wild punches and kicks that Kakashi dodged while casually reading a book.
"You always leave yourself open to attacks?" Kakashi asked.
"What." Naruto said angrily before launching another kick although this time Kakashi ducked it.
"Hidden Leaf Village Secret Taijutsu: a thousand years of death." Kakashi said before jabbing naruto in the butt.
Hinata, meanwhile slipped closer to Kakashi and managed to launch a strike to Kakashi's shoulder before he noticed her.
"Well, you seem to understand the concept of watching for an opening, although." Kakashi suddenly vanished in a puff of smoke.
"Naruto, don't that's a trap." Hinata yelled just before Naruto ended up dangling by his ankle from a tree.
"Well, the Hyuga clan certainly teaches you a lot in a short time." Kakashi said when Sasuke suddenly saw his chance; he dropped down and landed in front of Kakashi while making hand seals.
"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu." Sasuke said as his jutsu flew towards Kakashi.
Genin shouldn't be able to use fire techniques, it takes too much chakra, Kakashi thought before jumping over the fireball. Unfortunately for him Sasuke was there and delivered a kick while brushing one of the bells on Kakashi's belt.
"You certainly have skill, but like I said, unless you come with the intent to kill you'll fail." Kakashi said. "Oh, and you have one hour left."
Naruto however had just cut himself free from the trap and noticed the lunches were unprotected.
"Well, if I eat, I'll have more energy and be able to take him down." Naruto said as he walked over to grab his food. However just before he grabbed the bag Kakashi appeared.
"Sorry, but I don't take kindly to rule breakers." Kakashi said, "This exercise is over."
Kakashi called Hinata and Sasuke over to three adjacent logs before tying Naruto to the middle log. "Alright, I have something to attend to, I'm giving you one chance to pass the test, don't give Naruto any food, otherwise you'll all fail, those are the rules. Do I make myself clear?" Kakashi asked.
"Whatever." Sasuke said.
"Yes sensei." Hinat said respectfully.
Kakashi simply nodded and vanished in a cloud of smoke while Sasuke and Hinata began to eat their lunches.
A sudden growl startled them when Naruto began to laugh. "Don't worry about me guys, we need to pass this test."
Naruto, Hinata thought when suddenly Sasuke held up his food to his teammate.
"Here." Sasuke said. "If your stomach is going to hold us back then eat."
"Sasuke's right Naruto, you should eat too, we can perform better on missions if we look out for each other." Hinata said before holding up her food as well.
"Did I miss something?" Kakashi said as he suddenly reappeared.
"Sensei, if Naruto isn't at full strength we won't be able to complete missions nearly as efficiently, besides if it means we fail the test at least we can all try again instead of leaving a friend behind." Hinata said.
Whoa, Hinata really thinks that, I thought everyone considered me a monster because of the nine tails, Naruto thought.
"Well, if you think that, I guess the only thing left is my decision." Kakashi said before closing his eyes in thought.
This is it, Sasuke thought.
My one chance to become Hokage, I'll pass this test and every other one, Naruto thought.
Please let us succeed; we worked as hard as we could, Hinata thought.
"I'd have to say, you all passed the test." Kakashi said while smiling. "You see, in the ninja world people who break the rules are scum."
When he said this Naruto and Hinata looked down in disappointment while Sasuke glared at him in annoyance.
"However, those who would abandon their comrades are worse than scum, you may have broken my rules but you did so to help a teammate, and that shows me you know what this is really about." Kakashi said. "We meet back in two days for training, I'd suggest you get some rest, because starting tomorrow we can and will be assigned missions."
"Right." Naruto, Hinata, and Sasuke said together.
We did it, now we can work hard on achieving all our goals, Hinata thought as the three genin walked out of the training field with high spirits.
"I can't help but see potential in those three." Kakashi said. "What do you think lord Hokage?"
"I have a feeling this squad will achieve incredible things, this generation will be one to watch, but those three in particular." said the third Hokage as he walked from behind a tree.
"I agree lord Hokage, I agree." Kakashi said.
(Hinata, Naruto, and Sasuke passed Kakashi's test, and are ready to begin doing missions. Next chapter will feature some simple missions for squad seven. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)