AN: Hello everybody sorry for the longer wait, but since its nearing the end of the school year there are tests and finals coming up so I'll try to upload on the weekends from here on out, or at least till summer, which I think is the 19th for me as long as I pass. Anyway thanks for all the support I can't believe how much support I've gotten for this fic.
Sunglassesskull: Wow hit the nail on that one huh, thanks for the suggestions.
Overheat88: Thanks glad you enjoy.
Ryuujin96: Thanks glad to know that there's someone else out there who's a fan of Naruto using a weapon.
Lifewilbelife42: Thanks I'll try and find a beta soon.
Keep forgetting to do this, for the crossbow picture Lian Shi's crossbow from DW8(which, before anyone asks, is where I'll be getting a lot of inspiration from since I love the series).
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
-Memorial Stone-
Kakashi stood alone in the field, staring at three names on the Memorial Stone over and over again. Minato Namikaze, Obito Uchiha, and Rin Nohara.
"Hey guys, sorry it's token so long to visit again, but I'm kinda busy. I passed a team finally, they show some real promise too, of course there not perfect. " Kakashi said. "Naruto's still to loud and headstrong, Sasuke's arrogant and cold towards the rest of the world, and Sakura's obsession with Sasuke is stunting her growth.
Kakashi sighed, running a hand though his hair. While it was true that his team had many downsides he couldn't over look there good features ether. Naruto's never say die attitude, high chakra levels, and weapon skills. Sasuke's proficient Taijustu skills and advanced (for his age at least) Fire style Ninjustu. Sakura's chakra control and advance smarts. All together they weren't the worst the team ever, just not the best.
"Sensei somtimes I wonder what you would do in my situation." Kakashi snorted. "You would probably train to be amazing ninja, unlike me you were a great teacher."
This made Kakashi stop, he was planning to just going to run basic teamwork exercises, finding the idea of training his team, to quote a certain Nara, too 'troublesome' to bother with. However if he actually train them he could really make his old teammates proud. After all Sasuke was a relative of Obito, Naruto was sensei's son, and Sakura did remind him of Rin in her early days. It helped that on his team was the not only the last loyal Uchiha, but also the daughter to a wealthy civilian family, so he was bound to be pressured by the council to train them anyway. Then there was also his former sensei's son so he would have no problem teaching him as well. The more Kakashi thought of it the better of an idea it became, but if he was going to do this he needed to cash in a favors first.
-Training Ground 3(three hours later)-
Kakashi appeared at the training ground, putting a hand up to stop the shouts of 'YOUR LATE'.
"Now now, this time I have a good excuse for being late" Kakashi said.
"Yea right, let me guess you got lost on the 'road of life' again" Sakura said not believing him.
"Actually", Kakashi started, " I was making a training schedule for you guys."
The sound of training caused Naruto and Sasuke to show different levels of excitement, while Sakura showed signs of nervousness.
"Well tell us what were gonna do then sensei." Naruto said, bouncing up and down at the idea of getting stronger.
"Well the schedule goes like this; Monday: Teamwork Buliding, Tuesday: Taijustu Practice, Wednesday: Chakra Control/Reserves Building, Thursday: Ninjustu Practice, Friday: Genjustu Practice, Saturday: Team Mission, and Sunday is a day off to rest." Kakashi said. "Now are there any questions?"
"Yes," Sakura said, still nervous. "are you really going to us all that sensei?"
"While I would love to, there are some things out of my area of expertise. " Kakashi said. "For example, Taijustu is a thing that, while I am good at, I don't exceed in."
"So what do you exceed in Kakashi-sensei?" Sasuke asked, curious about how strong the man was.
"Ninjustu mostly, which is why I'm going to bring in someone to help you with Taijustu, while I focus on the rest. I would of liked to bring in other experts, but sadly I couldn't convince them to the same deal."
"So who's helping us today sensei?" Asked Naruto, slightly confused.
"Well since today is Tuesday, aka Taijustu day, I called in a good friend of mine who should be here any sec-" Kakashi was interrupted by a scream of 'DYNAMIC ENTRY', as a kick to the head sent him flying across the field.
The kicker, a tall man with a bowl cut hair due, giant eyebrows, and wearing a green spandex jumpsuit and orange arm and leg warmers, landed in front of the shocked and slightly horrified genin before speaking.
"Yosh!" The man exclaimed."hello you must be my eternal rival's youthful little genin I, The Green Beast Might Gai, am here to hone your Taijustu skills."
"E-eternal rival?" Sakura asked, still shaken by Gai's 'grand entrance'.
"Yes, me and Kakashi have fought many battles against each other, with me winning 50-49." Gai said.
"What, no way this guys stronger then sensei?" asked a shocked Naruto.
"Well I don't know about that," started Kakashi, who had suddenly appeared beside Gai as if nothing had happened. "but it is true that Gai is a very strong opponent, one not to be underestimated."
"Wait a minute, he said something about helping us with our Taijustu. Kakashi-sensei he isn't the one who's going to train us is he?" Sasuke asked.
"That's right, Gai here is a Taijustu expert, even I can't beat him using Taijustu alone. As part of are agreement he'll help you in Taijustu while I help his team in Ninjustu, speaking of which were is your team Gai?" Kakashi asked, looking around the field.
"Ah they should be here soon, I ran ahead so we could explain what was going to happen to your team."
No sooner after Gai said that did three people run into the clearing, two male one female. The first male could only be described as a Mini-Gai, right down to the jumpsuit did the two look alike, the only real difference was that the boy was smaller and had rounder eyes then Gai. The next boy had long black hair and wore a white shirt and tan shorts, the only odd thing about him were his pupil less eyes. The final and only female member of the trio was the most normal looking, she had brown hair tied into two buns and she wore a light pink Chinese styled dress with black pants.
"There they are, Team 7 I would like to introduce my youthful students, Rock Lee, Neji Hyuga, an-" Gai was interrupted by Naruto's loud voice.
"Tenten-chan, you didn't tell me this was your team." Naruto yelled, hugging the girl and surprising everyone, however before any one could scold him Tenten returned the hug.
"How are you Naruto-kun it's good to see you again as well." Tenten said.
"Wait a minute Naruto how do now this girl?" Sakura asked, confused as to why the boy was showing affection to a girl other then her.
"Oh Tenten-chan was the one who helped me pick out my new outfit and the one who taught me the arrow trick I used during the bell test." Naruto said, gaining everyones attention at the mention of the 'arrow trick'.
Flashback
Naruto was walking around Konoha with the piece of paper that the Old Man had given him. On it was the name of the store he said to go to and directions on how to get there. Stopping in front of a small store on the corner named 'Bear's Claw', taking one last look at the paper to make sure the names matched Naruto walked in. Looking around the store, Naruto found himself surprised that such a small shop could have such a wide variety of clothes and ninja tools, he was snapped out of his trance when he heard a voice behind him.
"Hello and welcome to Bear's Claw, my names Tenten how can I help you." The girl now known as Tenten said.
Turning around Naruto found himself staring at a girl who didn't look that much older then him, remembering what she had asked he immediately answered.
" Oh y-yeah, my names Naruto and I'm looking for a new outfit since I just graduated from the academy, preferably somthing with dark colors. " Naruto said, still not used to not being run out of the store the moment he walked in.
"No problem I just need to know your sizes and I can get you some clothes to try on okay? Tenten asked with a smile, only to pause when Naruto rub the back of his head sheepishly.
"...you don't know your sizes, do you?" Tenten asked.
"Hehe sorry I don't really go shopping for myself much." Naruto said.
Tenten sighed."It's no problem I can take your measurements here, stay right there."
With that said Tenten made her way to the back, quickly reappearing with some measuring tape. Telling Naruto to stand still while she measured him, Tenten decided to strike up a conversation.
"So you said yuou don't shop for yourself much, who does then?"
"Oh usually the Old Man does it for me." Naruto said,
"Old Man?"
"Oh thats right, I guess you would call him the Hokage huh?" Naruto said, before noticing the look of shock on her face. "What?"
"Naruto you realize that the Hokage is the strongest ninja in the village right, he just doesn't stop what he's doing to help one person."
"Huh, I guess I never thought of it that way before." Naruto admitted, after all the Old Man had taken care of him since he was small.
"Well to back on track I have your measurements, so I'll get you something to try on okay.
-Some time later-
Naruto stood in front of the mirror, looking over his new clothes (the ones from the last chapter) with a smile on his face. Turning to face Tenten, he spoke.
"Wow these are great, but do mind if I rip the sleeves off the shirt?" asked Naruto.
"Yeah sure, but may I ask why exactly." Tenten replied, a bit confused.
"Well it suites my fighting style more if I had more mobility." Naruto said, ripping off his sleeves as he did.
Now this intrigued Tenten even more, she was already curious about how one ninja had managed to get so much of the Hokage's seeing her chance of learning more about the mysterious blond, she took it.
"Oh, and what kind of fighting style do you use exactly?" Tenten asked, trying not to look as interested as she really was.
Naruto, seeing no reason not to replied. "Well mostly a mix of Taijustu and Weapons really."
Now this had Tenten's full attention, as the self-proclaimed 'Weapon Mistress of Konoha' she was always excited to see others who shared her love for sharp pointy objects.
"Really, you wouldn't mind showing me, would you?" Tenten asked.
Naruto, blinking at the sudden question answered. " Sure, but where can I, I'd hate to accidentally destory anything in here."
"Don't worry about that, we can use my team's training ground."
"Team?"
"Oh thats right," Tenten said, reaching into her pocket and pulling out a Konoha headband. "I forgot to tell you I was a genin too huh."
-Training ground 5-
Naruto and Tenten quickly arrived at a plain looking training ground, which, aside from a few training dummys was mostly clear.
"So, will this work for you?" Tenten asked, facing Naruto.
"Yeah, I think this will due." Naruto replied, walking over to inspect some trees surrounding the field.
Confused at what he was doing Tenten remembered somthing that Naruto had said.
"Hey you said you use weapons in your fighting style right?" Tenten yelled to Naruto.
"Yeah." Naruto shouted over his shoulder, still checking out the trees.
"Well then how come I don't see any weapons on you?" Tenten asked.
'This one will work.' Naruto thought, stopping in front of a large tree. Turing to face Tenten, Naruto flashed her a foxy grin before responding. "Well that would be because I am the weapon.
Before Tenten had a chance to ask what he ment by that, Naruto's right arm was engulfed by a bright light. Looking though the light, Tenten was shocked to see that Naruto's arm had been replaced by a battle axe, her shock grew when, using said axe, Naruto cut the tree in front of him with little effort. Snapping out of her shocked state, Tenten ran up to Naruto asking him every question she had at once.
"Wait, how can you turn into a weapon? How many weapons can you turn into? What are they? Can you turn your whole body into a weapon?"
Naruto, startled by the rapid fire questions, decided to answer them in order."It's a justu I learned not to long ago. Three so far. The axe you just saw, a shield, and a crossbow. I haven't tried to be honest with you."
"A crossbow, that's a pretty rare thing to be used by a ninja, do you mind if I see?" Tenten asked.
"Not at all" Naruto replied.
With that said Naruto ttransformed his left arm into his crossbow and fired three shots at a training dummy. One hit the dummy's shoulder, another hit it's gut, and the last one hit it in the head.
"Your a pretty good shot, but theres one problem with the weapon." Tenten said.
"What's that?" Naruto asked, worried.
"Well from the time they enter the academy to the time they graduate, ninja are taught how to dodge kunai and shuriken at high speeds. The problem with the crossbow is thatit can only fire arrows so fast, not as fast as a ninja can throw kunai." Tenten explained.
"So is there no way to make the arrows go faster?" asked Naruto.
"Well there is a technique my sensei taught me to help with my long range weapons. Its called Chakra Manipulation, basically you channel chakra into things like kunai and it allows them to be thrown faster and pierce deeper, the second stage of this allows you to add Elemental Chakra for added affect, but I only know the first." Tenten said.
"Would you be willing to teach me it?" Naruto asked, hopefully.
"Sure, but on one condition." Tenten grinned.
"Whats the condition?" Naruto groaned, thinking it was somthing outrageous.
"Well, you have to let me help you train with your weapons." Tenten replied.
"Huh?" Naruto blinked, he definitely wasn't expecting that. "Why would you want to train me?"
"Well its not everyday I see someone who has such a knack for using weapons in combat, what kind of weapon expert would I be if I didn't help out a little, so is it a deal then?" Tenten explained, holding out her hand.
"Deal." Naruto ssaid, taking her hand with a smile.
Flashback End
"So for the past week or so Tenten-chan here has been helping me out." Finshed Naruto.
'Chakra Manipulation?' Kakashi thought. 'That doesn't make sense, what I saw was much more advanced the stage one. Hmmm could it be, I'll have to see something later to test my theory.'
"Yosh, my youthful student why didn't you tell me you took on a apprentice?" Gai asked/yelled.
"Cause I didn't want you and Lee to corrupt him." mumbled Tenten.
"So it seems you have caught my teammates interest, perhaps we should spar to see if your worth the effort to train." Neji said.
"That's a wonderful idea Neji, maybe it should me and you versus Naruto-kun and Sasuke-kun." Exclaimed Lee, excited by the idea of a fight.
"Hmph, sounds good to me, how bout it Dobe?" Sasuke asked with a smirk.
"Do you even need to ask Teme?" Naruto replied with a grin.
"Now now, you'll have plenty of time to spar later, for right now I think we should begin our training." Kakashi said, stopping them before a fight broke out.
"Yes sensei!" The six genin said, ready to see how much they could improve.
AN: Wow that was a long flashback, about 3-4 pages worth, but I really wanted to get the paring going in the right direction. Well I'm happy to announce that I have thought of all 13 weapons, now however I need names for them I have one for the croossbow so I only need ones for the axe and shield. Try and get the Japanese translation of the word and the words meaning since thats what I'm using, but if you don't want just give me the name and I'll try and find it. Well thanks again for reading, don't forget to review and hope you enjoyed.
7th Path of Pain out.