Hidden Genius Part 3 Bonding And Team Placements
A/N: Hello everyone seems people are liking this story so without further ado here is chapter 3 there will be another timeskip to the Genin exams, There haven't been any real NaruIno interactions apart from the slight one in chapter 2 but there will in this chapter as well as new friendship's being made but as the Title says its Team placements and there will be changes so stayed tuned and enjoy.
P.S Ino is a bit OOC but that's OK it's fangirl Ino just on someone else lol
Kyuubi Talking/Jutsu's
'Naruto Talking to Kyuubi/Sakura Talking to Inner Self'
Inner Thoughts
Inner Sakura
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto just this story
It's been a four years Naruto is now 12 years old Naruto now has a small group of friends now Shikamaru, Choji, Kiba and Shino they all hang around with each other a lot in and out of the Academy Shikamaru and Choji's parents like Naruto there has been a few times where Naruto's been brought over for a BBQ between the Nara, Akimichi, and Yamanaka.
Whilst there all the families are there and have a good laugh it's weird they all seem to like Naruto so he's like an extended family Mrs. Akimichi has even asked Naruto to make some food for everyone to try and they were all surprised at how well he could cook well Choji already knew after having second lunches made for him not that he's tells his mum that.
The Yamanaka's well they were happy when Ino told them that Naruto had made friends with Shikamaru and Choji and were also happy when Shikaku mentioned how good of a cook he was none of them but Ino knew he could cook.
Izumi during these parties noticed something cute and mentioned it to Yoshino and Chouki (Choji's Mum not her name but oh well) they all noticed that Ino would stare at Naruto a lot and blush a lot and they all knew what was happening Izumi's little Princess has a crush on Naruto.
They also noticed that Ino was shy when it came to Naruto they were shocked but they also thought it was sweet. Naruto was still to young to think of crushes and stuff not that he really had anyone to explain that sort of thing to him. Still, it's not as if he didn't notice her she would always smile at him which he always thought was cute he admitted she had a nice smile.
As well as Shikamaru and Choji he also did pranks with Kiba they had a lot of laughs Tsume thought he was quite amusing when he pranked the ANBU painting all their uniforms all pink she never laughed so much in her life Hana thought he was funny also.
Shino was the only friend who didn't hang around with Naruto after class The Aburame's are an enigma to most other people in Konoha still Naruto finds Shino interesting they spoke sometimes but he was the quietest of the bunch.
We now see Naruto and his little group of friends sitting down waiting for their chance to do the final part of Genin test. Sasuke was Rookie of the year Shikamaru knew it could have easily been Naruto but for some unknown reason he didn't show all his abilities, of course, he kept this thought to himself.
The five friends barely watched as Iruka gave Sasuke the Rookie Of The Year certificate. They were too busy talking about what they were going to do when they became Genin. Naruto watched Sasuke acting all smug Naruto scoffs If Jiji didn't tell me not to show off all my skills in case the council found out I would have smoked your ass you Emo-Teme.
Iruka then starts talking about the last part of the genin test and he would call everyone individually with Naruto being last because of his surname being Uzumaki. Everyone took their tests and passed when the Uchiha went and came back all the girls minus Hinata acted like it was a surprise the five friends just rolled their eyes and then Naruto and Kiba took the piss and acted like girls and cheered for him then burst out laughing along with Shikamaru and Choji with Shino smirking, Hinata chuckled at that and Ino tried to hold in her laughter. Even Iruka could barely contain himself.
The rest of the fangirls thought they were being mocked and Sasuke was livid. Naruto just smirked at him and give him and give him the Peace sign with his fingers which made Kiba laugh again. When Iruka had calmed down he called Naruto who just used Shunshin to the front of the class. He did all of what was required when Iruka told him to summon a Bunshin Naruto created four along with himself and Henged them all as the Hokage's giving Iruka the biggest grins on all there faces.
Iruka just smirked and gives him a headband and then he walks back out with the clones following him when everyone saw they were shocked apart from Naruto's friends who knew they were clones. Naruto just sits down and the four clones dispel after each giving Naruto a fist bump.
Everyone can't believe he can create real clones and not illusions, of course, Sasuke get's angry at it this time Kiba, Choji and surprisingly Shikamaru act like girls and do the same what Naruto did to Sasuke. They all start laughing and Iruka shakes his head and congratulates them all and tells them to report back on Monday for your team assignments.
Everyone gets up and leaves the class with the five all laughing well four it's hard to tell with Shino. Everyone's gone off saying they will meet up later leaving Naruto to walk home by himself he's been walking for a few minutes when he hears his name being called he looks over his shoulder and sees Ino running up to him.
He waits for her and smiles when she stops next to him and is out of breath, He smirks "You need to work on your Stamina Ino."
She nods and after a minute she stands up and grins "Yea I probably should I can't believe you took the piss out of Sasuke twice."
Naruto grins "Oh yes I vaguely remember doing that was it the one when I acted like a fangirl or the other one."
She grins "The first one I can't believe you did that Sasuke was bright red I found it hard to hold in my laughter."
Naruto grins "Glad you enjoyed it so what's up."
Ino smiles "What are you up to now."
Naruto shrugs "Nothing much until later on the guys are getting together to celebrate becoming Genin quite an accomplishment aye what about you are you doing anything."
She shakes her head "No so what are the five of you going to do."
Naruto shrugs "Not sure probably go to a BBQ joint you can come if you want."
She smiles "OK I'll ask my dad." I'll demand he lets me.
Naruto nods "Do you want me to walk you home."
She smiles "Didn't know you were such a gentleman sure why not."
Naruto and Ino walk side by side chatting nothing important really but they both enjoy the walk they continue talking about how he embarrassed Sasuke, He then tells her what he and Kiba did painting all the ANBU's uniforms bright Pink, she was shocked but burst out laughing.
When they arrive at her house she waves goodbye and quickly rushes inside before her face turns into a tomato. Izumi grins "What's with the face dear you seem flustered is Naruto out there."
Ino glares at her mom "Mom that's mean Oh Naruto-Kun and his friends are going to a BBQ place to celebrate becoming Genin he said I was welcome to go can I."
Izumi nods "Why of course dear did I also just hear you call Naruto, Naruto-Kun." Ino blushes again and runs to her room and Izumi chuckles.
Later on All the guys are at the BBQ there just about to head inside when they hear their names and see Ino running up so they wait for her then head inside when they all sit down Ino quickly squeezes in next to Naruto, Shikamaru sees that quick move and grins So Ino might have a thing for Naruto she hasn't looked away from him since we got here plus at the academy she was trying not to laugh and when our families get together she's always flustered oh this should be fun.
The rest of the night goes well Kiba has also noticed the looks Ino gives Naruto and he finds it funny he looks at Shikamaru and smirks Of course he knows.
Two days later everyone's back in the academy Iruka enters into the room good morning Genin OK I have the teams here so let's start shall we (Team 1 to 6 are meaningless) Team 7 is Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno and Choji Akimichi and your sensei will be Kakashi Hatake."
Sakura is happy at that, Choji is rather feeling down, even Iruka was shocked when he heard InoShikaCho wasn't going to be formed again.
Shikamaru pats Choji on the shoulder "It won't be so bad I hope."
Choji nods "Yea, maybe."
Iruka then continues "Team 8 is Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, and Hinata Hyūga and your sensei will be Asuma Sarutobi" He looks around then continues "Team 9 is still active so Team 10 is as follows Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka and Naruto Uzumaki and your Sensei will be Kurenai Yūhi."
Naruto and Shikamaru fist bump and under the desk Ino shakes her fist in delight her mum may tease her but she is right she does have a crush on Naruto she has for ages and now she will spend more time with him she just has to act that she's disappointed she's not with Sasuke even though she kind of never really had a thing for him but her rivalry with forehead made her act like she did.
Shikamaru looks over and sees Ino and smirks Oh she's over the moon man the teasing should be fun although I do wonder why she acted like she liked Sasuke oh wait, Sakura, of course, that stupid rivalry thing it's so troublesome.
Iruka then informs everyone that when there Sensei's arrive they are to follow them. Ino moves closer to her new team Choji stays with them though. Naruto smiles at Ino who smiles back and when he looks away she blushes and Shikamaru catches it and smirks at her and Ino is horrified Crap does he know dammit this is going to suck.
A short time later the door opens and several people enter the classroom the first couple of adults are unimportant then one comes in that Naruto know Asuma Sarutobi Jiji's son he looks around then sees Naruto "Hey Naruto how you doing."
Naruto nods "Not bad Asuma-Sensei."
Asuma grins "Dad asks when you gonna cook for us again."
Naruto rolls his eyes "Is the Hokage getting his son to blackmail me into cooking."
Asuma grins "Worth a try Team 8 follow me."
Naruto chuckles and turns back to Shikamaru "Man Jiji really is cheeky, making his son come here and trying to guilt trip me into cooking for him again."
Choji grins "Your cooking is awesome Naruto."
Naruto scoffs "Kind of the point Choji" But he does grin he should blame his wife she gave me cookbooks."
Choji grins "Beck and call to the Hokage aye lucky you."
Ino chuckles as does Shikamaru some of the students "He looking at Naruto wondering how he personally knows the Hokage."
Just then the door opens again and a woman enters with long black hair with blood red eyes. Naruto looks at her Wow. Ino notices and glares at the women she looks around "Team 10 follow me."
Ino groans Crap I hope Naruto-Kun doesn't like her. I'll just have to show him my womanly charms.
Naruto, Shikamaru, and Ino stand up, Shikamaru and Naruto pay Choji on the shoulder before leaving Ino smiles and follows them both. What she doesn't know is that Sakura's been watching Ino ever since the teams were confirmedand she's shocked Ino-Pig likes Naruto didn't see that coming wow, well it's not as if she's the only one that Hinata does as does a few of Sasuke's fangirls.
Meanwhile, Kurenai has sat them all down she smiles "Hello Team I am Kurenai Yūhi I will be your sensei until you become Chūnin now let's start with the introductions I know you know my name but I'd like a more in-depth introduction so name likes and dislikes and goals for the future that sort of thing."
Ino nods "OK maybe as our Sensei you should start Kurenai-Sensei."
Kurenai smiles "Of course