Naruto's Genin Team
Chapter 4
We were back at training Grounds 7. Ryo was still climbing trees for chakra control. He was almost at the top. He should be finished by today or tomorrow. I and Shi and Suki were a little ways away and I was facing them. I grinned a bit and said.
"So…What's up"? They blinked and then Suki glared at me. She said or yelled.
"What kind of question is that, Naruto-sensei"? I laughed sheepishly and rubbed the back of my head. I'm still new to all this teacher stuff. But I know I'll get it or my name is not Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze. I asked.
"Suki-Chan, what are you good at"? She frowned for a moment and then said.
"Well, I'm okay Genjutsu, my teachers told me it's above average, but I don't know. My memory is good and I can do the academy Jutsu". I snorted and said.
"I'd hope so". She blushed and I knew I was right, She a bit self- conscious. She exactly what I thought, book smarts and Genjutsu skills. I can't really do good Genjutsu. I can only dispel them. So I guessed I needed to work on Taijutsu. Maybe even a tiny bit of Ninjutsu. They should be well rounded in all areas. I looked at Shi and asked.
"What are you good in except your Clan crap"? I didn't mean for it to come out that way, but he had a frown and his eyes were narrowed slightly. Thinking I was against his clan or something. I laughed and said.
"Sorry Shi". He nodded slightly and I grinned. "Now back to my question". I heard a tired voice say.
"Which usually are very troublesome". I looked behind me already knowing who the voice is and saw Shikamaru slouched walking toward me with his hands in his pockets. I wonder what he wants. I asked him.
"What are you doing here Shika"? He dramatically sighed and said.
" don't call me that and Tsunade-Sama wants all Jonin to be in her office right now". I frowned, my face serious and I asked while looking around.
"Did she tell you why"? He shook his head and shrugged as he replied.
"No. I was told to come and get you along with other people. I decided to get you first because you were the most troublesome". I gave him a glare, before looking at Ryo who was about to climb back up the tree from falling off. I called out to him.
"Ryo! Get over here"! He jumped and yelled back.
"Come on! Why"?! I was annoyed, because Baa-Chan must really need us if it's all Jonin so I yelled back angry.
"Now, Ryo"! He jumped again and ran toward us quickly. I looked down at Shi and Shi. I noticed they were stared at me shocked. I guess they never seen me this serious. I said when Ryo got over to us.
"Training is over for today, meet at the same time and place unless you are told not to, believe it". My little students blinked at my saying in the end and Shikamaru said with a groan.
"You and your troublesome saying, Naruto". I grinned at him.
"Come on, Shika! I've said that since I was 6 years old, you know that". I heard him grumble about saying his name fully, but looked at Suki when I saw her step forward nervously biting her lip. She looked up at me and said.
"You'll be alright, Naruto-sensei"? I grinned at her and said.
"Yep, I'll be fine. I'm a Jonin and I'm Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze. Tell Sakura I said hi if I don't see her". She nodded and walked off quickly. I spoke to my other two students.
"Ryo, if you're going to train your tree climbing, have someone nearby or watching". I was serious toward saying this. Even when I did it, Sasuke-teme was there, I trusted him them not to leave me for dead. Now… I don't know. With a shrug, Ryo left with a wave. Shi sent me a look that was slightly worried and left too. Shikamaru looked at me with a raised eyebrow and said.
"You're not bad for a Sensei". I smiled at him and shrugged. I said bye and made the hand sign to transport to the front of the Hokage door. I wish it was mine. I walked in like I usually did without knocking. I saw Sasuke-teme, Sakura, Lee, Neji and Kiba there already there. I stood by Sakura and Sasuke. I smiled at them and said.
"Hey Sakura-Chan, Sasuke-teme". They both greeted me. Sakura said.
"Hey Naruto". My smiled turned into a grin, but then turned into a scowl when I heard what Sasuke said.
"Hn, Dobe". I glared at him and said back.
"Dammit Teme! Stop insulting me". He smirked and replied.
"You don't make it hard". I ground my teeth.
"You better stop being a Teme or else I'll…". I was interrupted by a painful punch to the head. I looked to see Sakura hit both me and Sasuke in the head. I rubbed my head with a wince and she scolded us.
"Will you both stop!? We are at an important meeting". His eyes widened slightly, not used to Sakura hitting him too. I made me smirk myself a bit. I head still hurt so I muttered.
"Ow Sakura-Chan, That hurt Dammit". She rolled her eyes at me as did the people around us, Jerks. Kakashi-Sensei then walked in along with Shikamaru. Baa-Chan then decided to speak.
"Okay, listen up idiots. The Akatsuki were sited. We believe they are still looking for Jinchuriki". I stiffened and felt my hand rest on my stomach. Most likely from reflex. I felt everyone's eyes on me and I scowled.
"Don't look at me like that! We all know they are still looking for the Kyuubi"! Some of them flinched at the name Kyuubi and I rolled my eyes angrily. I heard Baa-Chan yell.
"Naruto! Calm Down"! I glared at her and crossed my arms over my chest. Shikamaru said.
"Who has this information? Can we speak to them about it"? Her face saddened and I guessed the person died. Damn, Akatsuki. But it was weird, she expression was not sad it was sorrow filled. She said.
"No you can't speak to them." She ignored his first question. I looked around and noticed that everyone was here, except for Ero-Sennin. My eyes widened as I said.
"Tsunade. Who was it"? My blunt question made her scowl and I heard Sasuke mumble something next to me. I ignored him next to me and Tsunade answered me with a question.
"Why do you want to know, Naruto"? I glared and said back.
"Tell me". I felt Sakura put a hand on my shoulder and whisper next to me.
"Calm down Naru". I calmed a bit at the nickname. Tsunade looked down at her desk as she said.
"Jiraiya". I shook Sakura's hand off and felt my eyes widened like before, but almost the size of dinner plates. The room was tense, but I did not care. Sensei is dead!? I just saw him a while ago. I was shaking my head in disbelief. I knew she was telling the truth by the sorrow that was in her face, her teammate just died. I mumbled to myself.
"No it can't be". I felt the burning in my eyes and the large lump in my throat that seemed to never go away no matter what I tried. I looked at Tsunade with a pissed off glare. I asked quietly.
"You let him leave". She sighd and met my eyes.
"N-naruto, there was nothing I could do". I said.
"You're the Hokage and you didn't stop him"! My breathing was becoming ragged and shallow. I heard Kakashi come behind me and raise his voice.
"Naruto! Enough"! I winced a bit. Everyone on team 7 knew that if he raised his voice, we better listen. But I was so angry, I yelled.
"Back off Kakashi". Tsunade yelled over all of us and said while fixing me with a glare.
"Naruto! He left on his own". I curled my hands into fist and yelled.
"But your Hokage and you let him LEAVE". I screamed the last part. My shoulders were shaking and I noticed the large open window. I jumped out the window before anyone could stop me. I landed on my feet below. I ran to the opposite direction to my apartment. I needed to be alone. I opened the door and stripped off my Jonin vest and threw it on the floor.
I sat in one of the two chairs and sighed. I put my elbows on the table and put my head in my hands. I can't believe this. I remember the last conversation we ever had.
…FLASHBACK…
We were sitting side by side in my favorite Ramen Stand, Ichiraku's. We were both eating when he stopped and stared at me. I stopped slurping noodles and turned to him with a glare and said
"What you want, Ero-Sennin"? He only smirked as he replied.
"I heard something from your teacher, Kakashi". My eyes narrowed even more as I said.
"So"? He started and then saying.
"oh, I just thought you'd wan to read my next Icha Icha book coming out" My eyes brightened, before blanching. Aw man, I'm going to strangle Kakashi-sensei. I just stared at Jiraiya with wide eyes. I said.
"What do you mean, Ero-Sennin". He laughed loudly making a couple of people just and said.
"Like I wouldn't know. What about you calling it trash? It looks like I'll have to call you Ero-Jonin". My glare worsened as my shoulders slumped and I sulked. I saw felt some one next to me and looked to see Sakura. She smiled at both of us and said.
"Hey Naruto. What are you and Jiraiya-Sama talking about"? I sent him a pleading look and he just smirked and said.
"Did you know Naruto, your dear friend reads Icha Icha like your Sensei, Kakashi". Sakura eyes widened and I swallowed nervously. I said.
"Sakura-Chan…". She glared at me with a growl and said with gritted teeth.
"Na-ru-to". I paled, damn boy is she pissed. She yelled.
"HOW DARE YOU IMBARASS WOMEN LIKE THAT"? I jumped out of my seat and ran in the other direction. She chased right after me and after 10 minutes of running and hiding, she got me with an enraged pounding.
I limped back alone to the Ramen Stand sporting 2 lumps on my head, a black eye, and bruises on my body. Overall I looked like a mess or like I came back from a hard A-rank mission. I sat back next to Jiraiya and gave him a glare with my one good eye. I asked.
"Why didn't you help me"? he laughed at me and said.
"1, never mess with a pissed off women and 2, that's what you get for all the times I got kicked out of the bathhouses, Ero-Jonin". I yelled about not calling me that and not training when he had to. All he did was ruffle my hair.
…END FLASHBACK…
I gave a bitter chuckle and narrowed my eyes at the door when I heard a loud pounding on my door. I tried to ignore it. I heard the pounding get harder and then someone say.
"Open the door Naruto-Chan". It was Kakashi-sensei. I figured he would not go away so I yelled.
"Leave, Kakashi-Sensei". He called back to me.
"No can do, Naruto. You know I can't get in by the window'. I smirked. Of course I learned seals being with a Seal Masterand since when I was younger, I hated leaving my house not protected because of the villagers. So I cast seals on the opening even my roof. No one could come in without me sending my Chakra in them or me opening a window or door. I took the seals off the day Sasuke came in through my window. So, Kakashi won't come in unless I let him. I heard a yell.
Let me in Now, Naruto". Damn, he's mad. Oh well. I opened the door glaring at him and saying.
"You wanted something"? He sighed and brushed past me into my house. He said while sitting in one of the kitchen chairs. I walked over to him until I stood in front of him. I glared harder at him and said with a sneer.
"You wanted me to punch someone then"? He answered by slapping me hard in the back of the head. I frowned. I said quietly.
"Sensei is dead". I looked away from him and stared at the floor with curled fist. I felt him ruffle my hair and say.
"I know, Naruto". There was understanding in his voice, but no pity which I was glad for. I forgot I was not the only one who lost someone on October 10, the day I was born. I looked up at him and gave one of my largest fake smiles. The ones I would give when I was younger. He shook his head, but left Via Shunshin. The Dam inside me finally burst. The tears I've been holding back fell down my cheeks with my shoulders shaking.
I backed up into a corner and curled into myself. Putting my knees to my chest, I cried into them. I thankfully waited until Sensei was gone. I haven't cried in front of someone in 4 years and I'll make it stay that way. I remembered Jiraiya-sensei. Every dumb remark, the bathhouses, training, every argument. My team popped in my head.
Shi, with his calmness, but respectful and kinder than most of his family.
"Ryo, who reminded me a bit of myself. Always determined.
Suki, Like Sakura, but different in her own way. Shy, but smart, kind, but with a large temper when provoked.
I rubbed my eyes to ride of tears. I need to stay strong for my team. I'll train them and take them on missions with a level head. I'll hold on to my grief. I'll put it at the back of my mind. My new student will not die because I'm upset. But most of all, I'll protect them the best I can. Believe it!
There it is. It's depressing for this chapter, but I had to fit in his death somewhere. I'm half following the Canon with my own spin on it. Please tell me who you want her to be with. I will make a poll. I'm thinking Kakashi or Sasuke. Maybe Shikamaru.