Academy Year Two!

Taki Kunoichi?


Konoha, one of the Great Ninja Villages. Its early morning when the sounds of fighting echoes through the forest. Blurs dash through the trees before the sounds of metal on metal wake the animals of the forest. Flashes of Leaf headbands and a single Waterfall headband, clash multiply times before the Taki ninja falls to the ground. The Kunoichi growls before standing and dashing through the forest. She looks back to see Leaf Anbu, in hot pursuit.

"D-Damn them." Thinks the Kunoichi as she moves through the forest. She looks to her hand and frowns at the kunai. A piece of paper is wrapped around the kunai. She continues to run before skidding to a stop. She gasps when she looks up to see Anbu standing on the branches with their arms folded, looking down at her.

"Give it up and come quietly." Says an Anbu with Eagle mask. The Kunoichi looks around to see she is surrounded. She then glares at the Anbu before smirking.

"Don't underestimate the Shinobi of Takigakure!" Shouts the Kunoichi as she opens her vest to show, dozens of high grade explosive tags making the Anbu widen their eyes.

"Damn!" Curses the Eagle Anbu as he vanishes in a Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Jutsu) with the others following.

"Die!" Shouts the Kunoichi as she blows up. The birds in the forest fly into the sky in the wake of the explosion. After the dust settles, the Anbu reappear in a Shunshin. The body of the Kunoichi is not able to be retrieved as the explosion destroyed her.

"We have to report to Lord Hokage." Says the Eagle Anbu as he vanishes with the others following. In a tree with a birds nest, is the kunai the Kunoichi had in her hand. The piece of paper is still attached to it.

In another part of the forest, opposite of the battle, is Naruto who stands panting with a Silver sparkling aura around him. However this is not the power of the Kyuubi, but a technique that Naruto has been developing. Suddenly, Naruto dodges a pair of branches, which sprout from underneath him. He turns and attacks Tenzo who smirks under his mask. Naruto kicks Tenzo's head right off his shoulder's before landing. Naruto pants as Tenzo falls to the ground. Naruto looks to see a Wood Replacement. Naruto turns and launches a kick that Tenzo barely blocks. The aura around Naruto dissipates and he falls to the ground.

"I-I d-did it." Pants Naruto with a smile before he starts to laugh. Naruto wears a similar outfit from a year ago but instead of a red under shirt he wears a black one. He also has a sword on his back.

"Yes you did and as of this moment the Jutsu is forbidden." Says a voice, making Naruto look up in shock. He spots Tenzo and Hiashi who has folded arms and a stern expression.

"Why?!" Asks Naruto with narrowed eyes. Hiashi looks at him and sighs.

"That jutsu is too dangerous and can only be used in times of extreme duress." Says Hiashi with folded arms. Naruto widens his eyes and stands.

"Jii-chan?" Asks Naruto as he folds his arms. Hiashi nods his head.

"Well I suppose it is a dangerous Jutsu." Says Naruto with a thoughtful expression.

"Hey, it's time for you to head to the Academy." Says Hiashi before he sighs.

"You too, Hinata." Says Hiashi as an "eep" is heard from the bushes. Hinata stands from the bushes with a beet red face. Naruto raises a brow before he smiles.

"Hinata, let's walk to the Academy together." Says Naruto with a smile. Hinata widens her eyes before nodding her head.

"H-Hai." Says Hinata with a blush and small smile. Hiashi steps forward as Hinata walk ahead of Naruto.

"Naruto-kun, if you hurt my daughter I'll never forgive you." Says Hiashi seriously. Naruto on the other hand tilts his head.

"Hurt her?" Asks Naruto with a tilted head. Hiashi just looks at him before palming his head.

"Never mind." Says Hiashi as Naruto shrugs and runs to catch up to Hinata. The two converse happily on the way to the Academy. Hinata blushes the whole way to the Academy while Naruto talks. Arriving at the Academy, Naruto spots Shikamaru and smiles.

"Oi, Shikamaru!" Calls Naruto, making the pineapple haired boy turn in his direction.

"Morning Naruto." Greets Shikamaru with a yawn. Naruto slaps him on the back, making the boy shudder and hold his back, while Hinata sweat drops.

"Y-Yeah." Says Shikamaru before Choji runs up to the three. He has sparkling eyes, making Naruto raise a brow.

"What are you so happy about?" Asks Naruto before Choji pulls out a bag of chips while sticking his nose in the air.

"Behold, the new flavor of chips," says Choji epically as the sun shines behind him, "Honey Mustard!"

"And I am the first to try it." Says Choji proudly, before a crunch is heard, making him open his eyes to see Naruto eating a chip.

"Eh, not bad." Says Naruto as he eats before passing a chip to Hinata who eats it and hums with a blush.

"I suppose I should try it." Says Shikamaru as Choji's soul comes out of his mouth, comically. Choji snatches his chips away and curls into a ball while crying anime tears. The three sweat drop and put their hands up in surrender.

"Alright, alright, we're sorry." Says Naruto with a sweat drop. Naruto walks into the Academy with Hinata following. Entering the classroom, Naruto sees Sasuke just sitting down. The two lock eyes and turn their heads away. Naruto sits down with Hinata sitting next to him.

"N-Naruto-kun, what do you think we'll be doing this year?" Asks Hinata with a blush. Naruto hums as Choji and Shikamaru enter the classroom.

"We might do some survival training." Says Naruto, making Hinata shake a little. Naruto sees this and smiles at her.

"Don't worry, I'll protect you." Says Naruto, making Hinata blush. Kiba enters the classroom with Akamaru on his head.

"Hah, you couldn't even protect yourself." Says Kiba, making Naruto turn to him.

"Who asked you, Dog Breath?" States Naruto with a smirk as Kiba growls. Suddenly Kiba stiffens when he hears the sounds of running. Naruto leans back in his chair with his arms folded before Sakura and Ino burst into the classroom.

"First!" They both call before glaring at each other. Naruto sighs as he waits for class to begin. Hinata stays by his side taking quick glances at him and poking her fingers together with a blush on her face. As the time passes, Iruka steps into the classroom with a smile on his face.

"Alright, it is time to start class so sit down." Says Iruka, getting the room to quiet down. Hinata taps Naruto who opens his eyes. Iruka goes over the roll call before smiling.

"Today we will be practicing your survival techniques." Says Iruka, making Naruto smirk and the other Genin to groan.

"What do you mean, Iruka-sensei?" Asks Sakura.

"I mean, you will all be outside in the wild for one week." Says Iruka with a smile, making Sakura pale.

"O-Outside?" Asks Ino with a shudder.

"It is a ninja's job to survive even in the harshest of environments." Says Iruka, making Kiba laugh.

"Finally, something fun to do." Says Kiba with Akamaru barking in agreement. Naruto agrees with Kiba as he has been trained in survival. Sasuke simply smirks at the challenge.

"This form of training will make some of you… quit the academy." Says Iruka as he looks at the students gathered. Some of the students gulp while the more powerful remain unfazed. Iruka smiles before putting down his pad of paper.

"Then, it is time to leave." Says Iruka as the students stand. Naruto looks at those around him and spots Sasuke who appears unfazed.

"This will be interesting." Says Naruto in a low voice. Hinata looks to him with a head tilt.

"Eh?" Says Hinata making Naruto place his palm on her head and rub her head. Hinata blushes at the contact.

"This is a test to see if we will cooperated with each other for mutual survival." Says Naruto making Hinata widen her eyes.

"Eh, so you figured it out?" Asks Shikamaru with his head down. Naruto glances back before smirking.

"I assume you realized first." Says Naruto.

"Who will you team up with?" Asks Naruto, making Shikamaru raises his head.

"I believe I will stick with Choji and Ino." Says Shikamaru. Iruka clears his throat, making the students stop talking.

"All of you will be assigned to a team at random," says Iruka, making the kids groan again, "Naruto Uzumaki, Amir Shigaraki, and Hinata Hyuga will be on one team." Hinata sighs in relief and blushes while Naruto looks to his other teammate. Amir is a young boy with violet hair and purple eyes. He has light clothing like Naruto and a tanto on his back. In class he is very quiet and does not interact unless he is called. But Naruto has seen him looking at him from time to time. Amir walks up to Hinata and Naruto and smiles, making Naruto narrow his eyes.

"I know we don't know each other but I look forward to working with you." Says Amir with a smile. Hinata bows her head with a smile while Naruto glares at the boy.

"P-Pleased to meet you." Greets Hinata before looking to Naruto.

"Naruto-kun?" Says Hinata, making Naruto looks to her and sigh. He then turns to Amir and sticks out his hand.

"Nice to meet you." Says Naruto stiffly, making Amir shake his hand with a smile. The two stare at each other for a while before Iruka calls to them.

Forest

Iruka had assigned the teams to different places, where they would not run into each other. Naruto and his team got a thick forest for their survival training. As they walks through the forest, Naruto feels the woods creeping in on them. He looks back to see Hinata looking around warily while Amir seems unfazed and holds a smile on his face.

"We should look for shelter." Says Naruto as that was the first thing Inu taught him.

"It would have to shield us from the elements while also provide us with a strategic position." Says Amir with a smile.

"I-It should also be located near a river." Says Hinata as they need water to survive.

"We split up, Hinata, check for water, Amir, check for vantage points, and I will check for a place in the middle of what you find." Says Naruto, making the two nod and vanish in a Shunshin. Naruto jumps to the trees and looks for a place the team can take shelter. He leans down and touches the tree branch he is on before closing his eyes.

"2 kilometers to water, 1 kilometer to the open field we saw. This should do." Says Naruto as he stands and jumps down. He stands in front of the tree before weaving hand signs.

"Mokuton: Sora no ki (Wood Style: Hollow Tree)." Says Naruto as a tree grows right in front of him. The tree grows while becoming hollow throughout. The tree stops growing and Naruto steps inside. He looks it over and smiles.

"This should do." Says Naruto before folding his arms.

"Right…, Amir?" Asks Naruto without glancing back. Amir stands behind Naruto with a smile on his face.

"Nicely done, we have good shelter." Says Amir as he continues smiling.

"Wipe that stupid grin off your face," says Naruto as he turns to Amir, "it doesn't fool me." Amir continues smiling before it slowly falls and he opens his eyes.

"That's good, I was getting tired of putting that on." Says Amir in a monotone voice.

"Who are you?" Asks Naruto with his guard up. Amir simply looks at him for a second.

"Amir." Says Amir, making Naruto click his teeth.

"But I assume you want to know why I am here?" States Amir, making Naruto nod his head.

"It is my mission." States Amir simply, making Naruto narrow his eyes.

"I am your mission?" Asks Naruto, making Amir quiet. The birds cry in the forest before Naruto narrows his eyes and scoffs.

"Root, huh?" States Naruto as he closes his eyes, making Amir's brow twitch in surprise but his face remains the same.

Souten Kouro- Lu Bu Theme

"If you've come to take me away," says Naruto as he slowly opens his eyes and his muscles tense, "you should have brought some of your friends." Amir tenses as well before the ground begins to slightly crack between the two.

"I thought the same thing when I first saw you." Says Amir as the two continue to stare off.

"And yet here you are." Says Naruto with narrowed eyes.

"I was hoping we could just talk." Says Amir as Naruto looks at him.

"Then start talking." States Naruto as his fists ball up and his knuckles crack.

"My mission is to simply watch and report back," says Amir as he prepares for the worst, "I have no intention of causing you harm."

"Really? And why should I believe you?" Asks Naruto before Amir, reaches for something in his pockets making Naruto narrow his eyes.

"My orders." Says Amir as he passes them to Naruto who quickly reads them. Naruto looks up from the papers and thinks.

"I left myself intentionally open since we got into this forest," thinks Naruto as he looks at Amir, "he could have attacked at one of those moments but didn't."

Song Stop

"Very well." Says Naruto as he eases up. The two stand straighter but still have their guards up.

"If that is the case then I propose we pass this test." Says Naruto with a smile. Amir smiles as well but his is forced and not natural since he was trained by Root. Hinata peaks her head inside the tree.

"N-Naruto-kun?" Asks Hinata, making Naruto turn to her.

"I-Is this our shelter?" Asks Hinata as she walks in while looking around. She then turns to her two teammates and tilts her head.

"Is everything okay?" Asks Hinata, making Naruto smile reassuringly.

"Never better, let's set up our camp." Says Naruto as he walks by Amir.

The first 6 days go by relatively quick for Naruto's team. They have done well to set up a hunting ground and even made a small bath for Hinata. Amir has kept his word about not attacking Naruto which has made Naruto more relaxed around him. On the finale day of the training, the group have been training together. It is near night when three blurs dash through the trees, near Naruto's camp.

Naruto lands on a branch and spots a wild boar. He looks around before spotting Amir who nods his head. Hinata nods her head in his direction with a kunai out. Naruto reaches and pulls out a sharp branch made from his Mokuton.

"Now!" Shouts Naruto as Amir throws two kunai and misses purposely, scaring the boar. The boar runs with Naruto on its tail.

"Hinata!" Shouts Naruto as Hinata cuts a rope and the boar is pulled from the ground. Naruto quickly stabs the boar and exhales a breath. Amir jumps down and smiles.

"Well done, we got dinner for our last day." Says Amir as Hinata jumps next to Naruto.

"We got a big one this time." Says Hinata with a soft smile. Naruto laughs before he spots a glint in a tree. He jumps up, making Amir and Hinata confused.

"N-Naruto-kun?" Asks Hinata as Naruto rustles through something. He then pulls out a kunai with a paper attached to it.

"Hey look what I found." Says Naruto as the three gather around the kunai.

"W-What is it?" Asks Hinata while Amir looks closely.

"It's appears to have been left here." Says Amir, making Naruto nod his head.

"Why though?" Asks Naruto as he unwraps the paper. He widens his eyes at the writing before they narrow.

"Our village was under surveillance." Says Naruto, making his team gasp.

"I heard a rumor that a battle occurred hear a couple of days ago, before our assignment." Says Amir with his arms folded.

"So the enemy must have left this here." Says Naruto as he looks at the paper.

"W-What should we do?" Asks Hinata as Naruto thinks.

"We should turn it in." Says Naruto before Amir looks to him.

"If we exit the forest we'll be disqualified from the exercise." Says Amir, making Naruto think.

Unknown to the three students, three blurs are fast approaching their position. The three blurs are Taki Kunoichi who wear stoic faces but their anger is all in their eyes. The three dash across the branches with haste.

"To think she lost." Says one Kunoichi with gritted teeth.

"Enough, we need to focus." Says another Kunoichi.

"We get the info, we will avenge her." Says the last Kunoichi before the lead Kunoichi stops. The others land right next to her. The lead Kunoichi sees a glint in the forest and spots Naruto and his group.

"That kunai," says the lead Kunoichi with narrowed eyes, "the secret documents!"

"She must have placed it in that nest before she was defeated." Says another Kunoichi with narrowed eyes at the kids. Naruto snaps his eyes wide as he feels three presences.

"Naruto-kun?" Says Hinata noticing Naruto stiffen.

"We're not alone." Says Naruto making his team widen their eyes. Naruto then pinpoints their location.

"What do we do?" Asks Amir while looking around. Naruto looks to them and gives them a discreet message. The two nod before vanishing in a Shunshin, making the Kunoichi widen their eyes.

"Don't let the red haired boy escape!" Shouts the leader as they give chase. Naruto looks back to see the Kunoichi right on him. Naruto smirks and looks forward.

"Can you keep up?" Asks Naruto before he lands on a branch only to propel right off, cracking the branch.

"He's fast!" Thinks the lead Kunoichi as they pick up the pace. As Naruto is pursued, Amir and Hinata leave the forest to find Iruka. In Hinata's hand is the documents. Naruto dashes off the trees with the Kunoichi trailing him.

"Enough of this." Thinks the lead Kunoichi as she takes out several kunai. She throws them quickly at Naruto whose ears twitch in response. Naruto draws his katana and blocks the weapons skillfully before landing in a crouch, in a clearing. The three Kunoichi land in front of him.

"Not bad, brat." Says the lead Kunoichi making Naruto enter a stance.

"Who the hell are you guys?" Asks Naruto as he looks at each of them.

"Hand over the kunai you found." Says the lead ninja, making Naruto grab the kunai in his pouch.

"No way, finders' keepers!" Says Naruto childishly, making the Kunoichi grit their teeth. Naruto though is only stalling for time so Hinata and Amir can get help.

"It will take them about an hour to get out of the forest and then another hour for help to arrive." Thinks Naruto as he looks in the direction the two went.

"You seem distracted." Says a voice in Naruto's ear, making him widen his eyes. One of the Kunoichi have gotten behind him. The Kunoichi all take off their masks while the one behind Naruto licks his cheek.

"Hmm, you are a cutie." Says the Kunoichi before Naruto ducks and sweeps her legs. The Kunoichi rights herself quickly before Naruto rushes forward and punches her stomach. The Kunoichi gasps and coughs up a bile with blood before flying back into a tree trunk, caving it in.

"I know but please reframe from lewd acts against me," says Naruto as he holds his katana in front of himself while not denying his attractiveness, "a certain granny would kill me and you if she found out."

"Brat." Growls the lead Kunoichi before the Kunoichi that Naruto hit stands and giggles.

"N-Not to worry," says the Kunoichi as she shows the kunai in her grasp while holding her stomach, making Naruto widen his eyes and check his pouch, "he allowed me to get too close."

"Nice work." Says the lead ninja before the kunai vanishes in a puff of smoke. The Kunoichi all widen their eyes.

"Aww man, looks like the jig is up." Says Naruto as he crouches on a tree branch overlooking the clearing.

"You!" Growls the silver haired Kunoichi in anger.

"Where is the kunai?" Demands a Kunoichi with narrowed eyes.

"It's being delivered to my sensei who will then mobilize the village and come after you guys." Says Naruto calmly, making the Kunoichi growl.

"You brat!" Shouts one of the Kunoichi before the silver haired one holds out her arm.

"He's bluffing," says the leader with a smile, "he went through all of this because he knows that his little friends need time to get away."

"So we can still get the documents." Says one Kunoichi with a smile.

"Yeah, if we hurry we'll catch the other two in no time." Says the Kunoichi that licked Naruto's face. Suddenly the three block a barrage of shuriken from above. They look up to see Naruto with narrowed eyes.

"You'll have to go through me." Says Naruto with a serious tone. The Kunoichi glare at the red haired boy.

Souten Kouro- Lu Bu Theme

"Fine, show no mercy!" Shouts the silver haired leader. Two Kunoichi attack Naruto from opposite sides, making Naruto jump to dodge. The two Kunoichi lock swords and look up at Naruto who lands on their interlocked swords.

"Konoha-Ryū: Mikazukigiri (Leaf Style: Crescent Moon Beheading)." Says Naruto as he swings his sword in a single, large, crescent moon-shaped arc, which occurs with such ferocious velocity that the Kunoichi have barely enough time to react. In a flash their heads come off. However, Naruto's victory is short lived as he soon learns they used a Substitution to evade the attack.

"You little brat." Growls the two Kunoichi who each have a cut on their face.

"I missed." Says Naruto with a click of his teeth. He widens his eyes when the silver haired Kunoichi attacks from behind. Naruto blocks the sword with his own before the two engage in a flurry of blows before locking blades on the ground.

"You're pretty good for your age." Says the Kunoichi before smiling.

"But," says the lead Kunoichi as the other two attack from behind, "you're still going to die." The two Kunoichi stab their swords into Naruto's side, making Naruto cough up blood.

"Too bad, you were so cute to." Says the Kunoichi that licked Naruto. However three pairs of eyes widen when they see a Wood Replacement.

"Wood?!" Think all three Kunoichi.

"Mokuton: Hatsuga eda (Wood Style: Sprouting Branches)!" Shouts Naruto as branches sprout from the ground and cut into the Kunoichi who shield themselves. The silver haired Kunoichi is hit in the gut with a blunt branch and flies back. Naruto dashes forward and runs on top of the branches he made to attack the two Kunoichi who deflect his sword and kick him back. Naruto flips in the air before ducking under a swing and wrapping his legs around the Kunoichi's neck. The second Kunoichi appears behind him so he grabs her with his arms and spins, sending both falling to the ground.

"Enough!" Shouts the silver haired ninja as she calls the two to come next to her.

"Ninpo: Gen'ei Tajū Shuriken (Ninja Art: Multi Phantom Shuriken Jutsu)!" Shout all three Kunoichi as the release a barrage of shuriken, making Naruto widen his eyes and form several hand signs.

"Mokuton: Mokujōheki (Wood Style: Domed Wall Jutsu)!" Shouts Naruto as the interlocking wall appears as a defense. The shuriken hit the wall and do nothing to it but bounce off or stick to it.

"Shit." Curses one of the Kunoichi in anger as she looks on.

"That kid," says the leader, making the other two look to her, "he holds the Jutsu of the First Hokage."

"Yeah but it won't save him." Says a Kunoichi with narrowed eyes.

"We're going to capture him." Says the leader, making the other two look to her.

"His body holds the secret to Wood Style." Says the leader as she smirks. Naruto puts down his wood wall and looks at the Kunoichi who glare at him.

"Give it up kid," says the silver haired Kunoichi, "and we'll make sure you will live your final moments in peace."

"After our village dissects you for study." Adds her fellow Kunoichi.

"Since you asked so nicely." Says Naruto sarcastically, making the Kunoichi smirk.

"Well one way or another," says the leader before charging forward, "you're coming with us!" Before they can get close, the branch is littered with kunai.

"Who did that?!" Demands the silver haired Kunoichi as she looks up to see Sasuke looking down at them.

"Looks like you need help…, loser." Says Sasuke as he looks at Naruto who scoffs.

"As if I need help from you, jerk." Says Naruto as he stands straight.

"Well since I'm already here…, I'll cut in to help regardless." Says Sasuke in his usual tone. Naruto scoffs with a hidden smirk.

"Suit yourself." Says Naruto as Sasuke appears next to him. The two students stare off with the three Kunoichi.

End Song


So Naruto has engaged the three Kunoichi in battle and Sasuke has come to aid him. Can the two put their differences aside and fight their common enemy or will they end up fighting each other?

Ok so the Poll Results are in and Snake Contract has won! Yay! I for one am excited to see Naruto use Snakes. Now I'm not sure how he will get the Contract, I could wait until the Chunin Exams but seeing as he will be 15 by then… that seems too old to get his first contract so I think I will have Anko give it to him or Hiruzen but he won't summon Manda until his training with Jiraiya.

Ok guys I need to ask what Team Naruto will join. There will be a poll.

Team 7

Or

Team 8

The Poll will end on next Monday.

Next Chapter- Academy Year Two. Byakugan and Sharingan?!