Hello Readers
So for this chapter I had to re-watch and re-read the beginning of Naruto.
I'm excited about the upcoming events in the story
Please enjoy this next chapter
Chapter 3
Orientation day was the first time ever Midori was almost late. She had got caught up in re-reading the stories her mother told her the past two day that she overslept. She actually ran through the village to the academy. When she got there very few seats were still open. So she chose to take one in the back row. Sasuke was sitting in front of her quiet as always and to Midori's surprise Naruto was sitting in the same row. She thought for sure he hadn't passed. There was a commotion at the door as Ino and Sakura came in arguing about who would get in the class first. They argued until Sakura saw Sasuke.
Most females at their age had crushes on boys, and almost every girl in class liked Sasuke. Midori didn't understand why the girls were so obsessed with him. Maybe knowing him her whole life made her jaded, but she didn't think he was that cool. The girls started fighting about who gets to sit next to Sasuke. Midori just shook head at the ridiculous nature of all the girls in the class room. To her training was more important then boys.
She heard someone jump up on a desk and saw Naruto glaring at Sasuke, which angered the group of fangirls at the end of the row. Midori remember Naruto and Sasuke clashing a lot in training. She guessed today was no different. Something bumped into Naruto from behind and knocked him into Sasuke...Correction, knocked him into kissing Sasuke. The two boys broke apart gagging. Midori just stared at the strange sight. She didn't know how to take what just happened. Then a small chuckle erupted from her out of no where and Sasuke shot her a dirty look. She had no idea where the laugh came from. She didn't find the even funny, at least she didn't think she did. She ended up looking away from the dirty look she received. The fan girls ended up beating up Naruto.
After the commotion calmed down Iruka walked in. He explained that the students who graduated would be split into groups of 3 and assigned to a Jonin. He then started reading off the list. The first 6 teams Midori didn't even listen to, she only tuned in at team 7.
"Now Team 7 is a unique team as it's the only team with 4 members. In team 7 is Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, Sasuke Uchiha, and Midori Uchiha." Iruka called out.
'Oh great! Not only do I have to deal with the air head Sakura, but idiot Naruto, and Sasuke as well.' Midori thought. It her mind Naruto and Sakura were liabilities. Sasuke could at least hold is own but Midori didn't trust him. His brother was responsible for her mother's death, she still wasn't complete sure Sasuke wasn't involved. Why else would he have been spared. Naruto voiced his displeasure but was quickly shut down.
"Iruka sensei why does a great ninja like me have to be in the same group as a slug like Sasuke or an anti-social freak like Midori" Naruto yell at the teacher at the front of the class.
"Sasuke and Midori were tied for top scores among all the graduating students. Naruto, you had the worst scores. To create a balanced group we put the best students with the worst student." Iruka said. Midori scoffed at the idea of this group even working out.
"Just make sure you don't get in my way, loser" Sasuke said to Naruto. The hyper-ninja looked over at the raven-haired boy at the end of the row like he was going to punch him. While the two bicker Midori raised her hand
"Excure me, Sensei. I have a question." Midori said getting Iruka's attention
"What is it, Midori?" Iruka answered looking in the direction of the young girl.
"You said the teams would be three man squads. Why is team 7 a four man squad?"
"That is an excellent question, but it is one I am not at liberty to answer at the moment. Stay after class during lunch and I will answer any questions you have." If Iruka wasn't answering her question during class it must be because it was a personal reason. As soon as Iruka dismissed everyone for lunch Midori walked down and approached him.
"Sir" She said to get his attention. "So why is team 7 has four members?"
"It was the Hokage's decision that Naruto would be placed on on a team with you and Sasuke. He thought it be best seeing as Naruto had the lowest scores." Iruka said crossing his arms in front of his chest
"But he didn't pass, right?"
"The hokage granted him a second chance to take the exam after school. He demonstrated that he had mastered the clone jutsu. However because it took him two tries he was award a low score"
"Great so now I have to deal with an air-head, a lunatic, and an anti-social freak."
Iruka sighed "Like it or not this is the team you are assigned to and there is no changing that. Now go to lunch"
"I'd rather eat in the classroom"
"If that's what you want, then that is fine." Iruka said and walked out of the room. Midori left shortly behind him to get lunch from the general store as she forgot to pack it this morning.
-Lunch-
Midori had chosen to eat lunch alone in the classroom. She didn't even know where the rest of her team had went nor did she particularly care. She knew all to well Sakura would have fawned over Sasuke, Naruto would have gotten upset and did something stupid. Lunch with them would have been a disaster. So Midori chose to eat alone sitting in the window. She must have been deep in thought and let her guard down because the sound of a dog bark brought to reality, She turned her head and Kiba and two other people, a boy and a girl, were standing close to her. The small white dog that had barked at her was right by her foot. The sight of the dog scared her enough that she jumped and almost fell out the window. Kiba quickly caught her and pulled her back from falling. The two locked eyes for the first time.
The young kunouchi had never got a chance to observe her fellow ninja this close before. His eyes were black and canine- like with black slits for pupils. He had red fang marks on his face and pronounced canine teeth. He had his hood up which was lined with brown fur, so she wasn't sure what was his hair or the fur of the jacket. The rest of his jacket was gray in color with fur on the sleeves as well. Something about him sent shivers down through her body, but she didn't know why. Kiba was still holding her after pulling her back in the window. She pushed out of his embrace, careful not to fall out the window again.
"Umm, we're sorry if we startled you. We just wanted to make sure it was okay with you if we ate in here. We didn't know if we would be disturbing you or anything" The girl with short black hair said.
"Oh...Sure. You didn't have to ask me. You could have just sat down." Midori said after she caught her breath.
"For someone with the top score on the exam you seem easily scared." The boy with spiky hair and glasses said
"Yeah well I was deep in thought and let my guard down. That won't happen again." Midori looked over at the young girl again. "You're Hinata, right? We sat together a few times."
"Oh..Yes. You're Midori" Hinata said back
"Yeah. And if I'm correct the boy with sunglasses is Shino, and dog boy is Kiba" Both boys nodded "Good. Well if you guys want to eat here that's fine"
"Oh thank you. You are very kind." Hinata said with a shy smile. The team 8 group walked to the other side of the room and sat down. For some reason Midori couldn't take her eyes off Kiba.
-Several Hours after Lunch-
Team 7 waited in the class room for their Jonin instructor. Because of how late the instructor was, Midori has a suspicion it was Kakashi. She sat on the far side of the classroom, getting more and more irritated at the fact of having to wait this long. When she heard Sakura yelling at Naruto, she looked up. Naruto was going to pull a prank on the Jonin by putting an eraser in the door. If she was right and the Jonin was Kakashi, it would be pretty funny if this worked. When the door opened and the eraser fell, just as she predicted, onto Kakahsi's head. Naruto started laughing, Sakura looked embarrassed, and Sasuke looked annoyed. Midori rolled her eyes. When Kakashi called them all idiots Midori had to hold back from laughing.
"You're late 'sensei'" Midori said to Kakashi
"Yes I realize that Midori. I would have been here on time but I got lost on the path of life" He responded. "Now lets all go somewhere so we can get better acquainted."
Kakashi led them out of the school to a to a small out look. All four genin sat on the steps. Midori just wanted to go home at this point. This whole introduction session was boring and pointless. They had olny been practicing together at the academy for about 6 years or so. If they didn't know each other by now that was just sad. She guessed this was more for Kakashi's benefit but it didn't make it any less annoying.
"Alright why don't you start by introducing yourselves" Kakashi said to the group
"What introduce ourselves, but what are we suppose to say" Sakura asked.
"Things you like, things you don't like, dreams for the future. You know stuff like that"
"Why don't you go first, you know, to show us how it works" Naruto said
"Me, well I'm Kakashi Hatake, Things I like and things I hate..well I don't feel like telling you that. Never really thought about my dreams for the future. As for my hobbies...I have lots of hobbies" Kakashi said in response. Naruto and Sakura started to whisper amongst themselves but Midori chose to ignore them. "Alright you on the right, your first." Naruto was sitting on the right
"Believe it, I'm Naruto Uzumaki. I like instant ramen in a cup and I really like the ramen Iruka sensei gets me from Ichiraku noodle shop. But I really hate the three minutes that you have to wait after pouring the hot water in the ramen cup. My hobbies is eating all different kinds of ramen and comparing the flavors. And my dream is to became the greatest Hokage. Then the village will stop disrespecting me and start like I'm somebody" Naruto said. Midori had a comment in mind to say but stayed quiet because she didn't want to hear Naruto talk anymore.
"Alright next" Kakashi said indicating Sakura
"I'm Sakura Haruno. What I like it...I mean the person I like is...um..uh..My hobbies are mm...My dream for the future is..." Sakura said. She even squealed at the end staring at Sasuke. Midori wasn't sure if the girl was capable of finishing a sentence.
"And what do you hate" Kakashi asked
"NARUTO!" Sakura said very forcefully. Naruto looked very upset at that. Midori almost laughed.
"Okay then..Next" Kakashi said, indicating Sasuke
"My name is Sasuke Uchiha. I hate a lot of things and there is almost nothing I like. What I have is not a dream because I will make it a reality. I'm going to restore my clan and destroy a certain someone." Sasuke said. Everyone grew silent after he spoke. It was almost as if there was a chill in the air. All eyes were on Sasuke.
"Well that was interesting. Last one go" Kakashi said
"Fine. My name is Midori Uchiha. I've been told I have an ironic name because it means 'Green' but that is my least favorite color. The only thing I really enjoy in life is training. I train to avenge my mother's death. My goal is to discover truth the understand the meaning behind my existence. My life is for nothing more than this" Midori said. She felt everyone's gaze go to her. The gaze that was most surprising was Sasuke's. He actually looked a bit shocked. She speculated that he forgot she had lost her family too.
"Good you are each indiviuals and have your own ideas. Our first mission will be tomorrow" Kakashi said after a few moments
"Alright, what kind of mission are we going to have" Naruto said sounding excited
"It's a task the 5 of us will do together"
"What, what?"
"...A survival exercise"
"Huh, a survival exercise" Naruto questioned.
"I thought we were supposed to have a real mission, no more practice. We did this kind of stuff at the academy, that's why we are here now" Sakura chimed it.
"This is not like anything you did at the academy" Kakashi said
"So..What kind of training is it then?" Naruto asked. At that Kakashi started to chuckle
"Hey that's a normal question. What's so funny?" Sakura asked annoyed
"Well if I tell you the answer, you aren't going to like it." The four genin looked at Kakashi, confused " Of the twenty eight graduates, on nine will actually be accepted as geninthe other 19 will be weeded out and sent back to the academy. So basically this a make it or break it, pass or fail test. And the chance of failure is at least 66%. Well for this team 75% I guess. See didn't I tell you you wouldn't like it" Kakashi said. All four of the new genin looked at Kakashi shocked.
"That's insane, we worked hard to get here. Believe it" Naruto shouted " what was that graduation test for any way."
"Oh that. That was just to select candidates who might become genin, or not." Kakashi said
"WHAT!" Naruto said
"That's who it is I decide whether you pass or fail. Be at the designated training spot by 5 am. And bring ninja gear" Kakahsi said back. Midori looked up at Kakashi. For some reason she felt like he was bluffing, but she wasn't going to call him on it. "Oh and you might want to skip breakfast, or you'll puke."
After that they were all dismissed. Midori walked all the way how and ran to her room to make she she had everything she needed for tomorrow. She then went to make dinner. When she looked in the fridge she realized she was almost out of food and wouldn't be getting any money to get more for about two days. It looks like she had no choice but to skip breakfast tomorrow anyway. She used about one third of the food she had left for her dinner. She then went to bed so she wouldn't be late tomorrow.
Thanks for reading.
By the way sorry for my horrible grammar. I don't have a beta currently so It's just me editing
Hopefully it doesn't take away from the story too much
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