Lionheart: Chapter four. Please Enjoy.

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Pass! "We're Genin Now"

Wind blew softly as, the Konoha villagers made their way home. It was dark out and most were unsuspecting of an orange blur. An orange blur named Naruto Uzumaki. Naruto made it quickly to the Hokage's house and slipped in, after using the Shunshin No Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) to lip past the guards. Unfortunately his body was still unused to this technique so Naruto ended up appearing right behind the Chuunin guarding the Hokage's gate.

Both guards turned but saw nothing. As they turned around, a cloth made to look like the Hokage's house fell and Naruto stepped from behind it. He grinned as he stuck his tongue out at the two unsuspecting Chuunin.

'Hehe, behold, Kakuremino No Jutsu (Cloak of Invisibility Technique). "Baka, keep moving," shouted Kyuubi's voice. Sasuke soon spoke too. "Naruto, what did you do now? I thought you were supposed to steal the scroll and learn some jutsu." "Shut up Sasuke, I'm going," replied Naruto. "Baka," said Kyuubi and Sasuke."

Naruto ignored both of them and leapt up to the Hokage's window. Opening it without any sound he slipped in and tip toed towards the forbidden seal. With Kyuubi's suggestion Naruto activated his newly gained 'Fox Eye.' It would warn him if there was any serious threat or danger. Suddenly Naruto's senses went haywire and he tripped in surprise. He had tried to do the Shunshin No Jutsu, but his body was not prepared for the sudden movement. The door opened and the Hokage himself walked in.

If the Hokage was surprised he didn't show it. Instead he calmly asked Naruto, "Naruto, what are you doing in my house in the middle of the night?" He puffed out some smoke from his cigarette, while Naruto quickly made an excuse. "Hey brat, try Oiroke No Jutsu (Ninja Centerfold/Sexy Technique)." "Thanks Kyuubi," thought Naruto before placing his hands together.

"Old man, I wanted to show you this Oiroke No Jutsu. Here look." The Hokage's eyes widened and he raised his hands in a motion to stop. "Wait Naruto…" It was too late as Naruto yelled, "HENGE." (Transform) Instantly he transformed into a nude lady, with hearts flashing in front of Hokage's eyes. Poor Hokage, who was left with a nose bleed on the floor.

Naruto grinned and took off, knowing he had to be quick. He reached the shelf containing the forbidden scroll, grabbed it, and then took off into the night. Before he left, he grinned reminding to thank himself for learning some of the Hidden Village of Mist's jutsus. He used "Kiri Gakure No Jutsu (Hiding Mist Technique), to cover his escape. The Chuunin guards, the ANBU guards, and Mizuki (who was waiting for Naruto to climb out of a window) were left with a suspicious mist, while Naruto escaped. They promptly went inside the Hokage's house to investigate the sudden mist.

Iruka's House

Iruka lay on his bed, thinking about the last conversation he had with the Hokage concerning Naruto.

"Iruka," called out the Hokage. "What is it…Lord Hokage?" The Hokage breathed out, before answering, "I know how you feel; you grew up just like Naruto. Without knowing the love of a mother or father…the warmth of a family."

Iruka blinked as his memories rushed back to him. Those sad memories the day he lost his parents.

Flashback

Left and right, the Kyuubi killed the shinobi of Konoha. Desperate cries sounded as the Kyuubi advanced. "It's getting closer," shouted one. "Don't let it near the village. We must hold on until the fourth gets here," shouted another."

Meanwhile a Chuunin carried a young Iruka away from the battlefield. "Let me go," shouted a distraught Iruka. "My mom and dad are still fighting back there, AHHHH."

End Flashback

'Knock.' 'Knock.' "Iruka sensei, wake up," shouted a panicked voice. Iruka forcefully opened his eyes and walked towards the door. Upon opening it he noticed a frightened Mizuki at the door.

"What? What is it?" "You need to come to Lord Hokage's right away. Its Naruto," said Mizuki quickly. Iruka looked confused as he mumbled something like, "Naruto, wha?" "He stole the sacred scroll," concluded Mizuki. The truth hit Iruka like a hammer. "You mean he stole the scroll of sealing? NO!"

Forest Clearing

Naruto approached the cabin he was supposed to meet Mizuki. Quickly unfolding the scroll he and Kyuubi looked at the other techniques. The two decided to learn these techniques.

1.Mikazuki No Mai (Dance of the Crescent Moon)

2.Doton: Doryuheki (Earth Release: Earth Release Wall)

3.Doton: Shinju Zanshu No Jutsu (Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique)

"Alright, this is sweet," shouted Naruto gleefully. "So many cool jutsu to learn. This shouldn't be too hard," he murmured as he began to study the hand signs. "Hurry, Naruto," came Sasuke's voice. "Yeah, yeah Sasuke, shut up so I can learn these quick." "Okay, Naruto, you better remember our promise, though." Brats, stop chatting and start working," came Kyuubi's voice. Naruto nodded as he practiced the movement for the dance of crescent moon. 'So I move like this, and at the same time do this…'

Hokage's Home

A group of angry Chuunins stood outside of the Hokage's house. The Lord Hokage stood at the center, while listening to their angry statements.

"Lord Hokage," shouted one, "This is not just a prank, this is a serious crime." Another stated, "That scroll contains secrets were sealed away by the first Hokage…secrets known only to our village." Particular emphasis was put on our.

"If it falls into the wrong hands it can destroy our way or life." The other Chuunin nodded, as Iruka and Mizuki arrived. The Hokage, watching them all, finally came to a decision. "Alright, bring Naruto here at ONCE!" The Hokage waved his hand, and every Chuunin jumped high and vanished.

Iruka decided the first place to look would be the apartment, but looking there he didn't see any sign of Naruto. 'Where would he go,' thought Iruka as he tried to remember all of Naruto's favorite spots and hiding places.

Meanwhile, Mizuki ran along the quickest path, to where he told Naruto to meet him. Although he had not seen Naruto steal the scroll, he was sure Naruto would be there by now. He had checked to see if the scroll was gone, along with the other Chuunin. In his head he nearly cried out with joy. "Now that I told everyone, what Naruto did, I can eliminate him. No one will care, and of course I will get the scroll." He smirked at the thought of it.

Forest Clearing

Hours later, Naruto lay on his back panting. His muscles had been pushed to the max learning the 'Dance of the Crescent Moon,' technique and the other techniques were no simpler either. With his fox eye he saw Iruka and Mizuki both heading in his direction, so, despite Kyuubi's protests, he consumed another Soldier pill.

"Brat, you were supposed to save those. Who knows when you might need them?" "Shut up, you stupid old Kyuubi, I was dead tired. And plus I'll need energy to use the Taju Kage Bunshin No Jutsu. Especially since your dumb ass can't give me any more energy."

Sasuke's voice interrupted them. "I see you guys. Iruka sensei is coming, so you'd better prepare your act, Naruto." He soon left the conversation. Naruto looked around for Sasuke, and could not find him. He was about to move, when a shadow passed over him. 'Wow, that was fast,' thought Naruto. He turned to see Iruka glaring at him.

"It's all over, Naruto, hehehe." Naruto stood up, scratching the back of his head. "Hehe, caught me already," he said to a mildly surprised Iruka. "Not…you're quick sensei. I only had the time to learn one technique," lied Naruto. Iruka was really surprised this time as he pondered over these words. 'He's been out here practicing. I can tell how hard he's been working,' thought Iruka, as Naruto chuckled to himself.

"Listen, Iruka sensei," said Naruto in his best imitation of an excited 12 year old boy. "I'm gonna show you this amazing jutsu, and you're going to let me graduate, then everything will be okay…hehe. That's the way it works right sensei? Anyone who learns a technique from this scroll, passes!"

"Huh, where'd you get that idea," asked Iruka, shocked. Naruto waved his arms, like he was annoyed. "Mizuki Sensei told me about it, believe it. He told me where to find the scroll… and this place…" Naruto stopped seeing the look on Iruka's face. 'Perfect,' he thought, while putting on a worried face..

'Mizuki,' thought Iruka, who couldn't believe what he was hearing. Suddenly Iruka turned around, hearing the movements of thrown kunai. "Naruto watch out," shouted Iruka, pushing Naruto aside. Naruto pretended to be knocked away and jumped while flying backwards. Meanwhile, Iruka took five kunai on various parts of the body. Blood poured out, but it was nothing fatal.

"I see you found our little hideaway," spoke a voice, while Iruka looked up from his injuries. "So that's the way it is…I should have known," Iruka said, hatefully.

Mizuki stood on a branch, two shuriken tied to his back. His face was an evil twisted sort of one. He turned to Naruto, and became serious. "Naruto! Give me the scroll now," he commanded. Naruto looked hesitantly at both of sensei's but he made no move to do anything. "Wait a minute," spoke Naruto, acting scared, "What's going on here?" Iruka pulled out kunai panting deeply. "Naruto, don't let Mizuki get the scroll, it contains forbidden jutsu that can put this village in grave danger."

"What a baka," spoke Sasuke, who watched in the shadows nearby, undetected. "Naruto, you got the scroll, you can easily kill Mizuki, hurry up, so we can show each other our techniques." "Shut up Sasuke, wait a little longer, I don't want to reveal my power just yet," replied Naruto, who began shaking in fright as a response to his situation.

Iruka was still speaking, "Mizuki used you, Naruto, to get the scroll…for his own power." Mizuki continued to stare, neither confirming nor denying the accusation. Naruto growled, but Mizuki tried another tactic. "Naruto, Iruka's just trying to scare you, because he doesn't want you to have the scroll." Naruto pretended to look hurt and stared sadly at Iruka, who was becoming angrier and angrier. "Stop lying, Mizuki. Don't let him lie you Naruto." Naruto looked indecisively between the two Chuunin, pretending to be unsure of who was telling the truth.

Mizuki laughed. "Oh, I'll tell you who's really lying." Iruka's eyes widened, realizing what Mizuki meant. "NO, Mizuki!" Unfortunately Mizuki paid him no attention. "They've been lying to you your whole life, Naruto. Since the decree twelve years ago anyway."

"Huh, what decree?" Naruto realized his moment was coming soon, and forcefully held back a smile. "Everyone knows except you," said Mizuki with a smile. "Iruka's trying to hide it from you even now. He'd do anything to shut me up." Naruto looked on with a mixture of curiosity and terror. "What is this decree? Why does everyone else know about it?"

Iruka nearly screamed at the top of his lungs, "Don't tell him…it's forbidden." Mizuki smiled evilly, "The decree is…no one can tell you the nine tailed fox is inside YOU!" "Stupid brat, we already knew that, what's next," asked the Kyuubi sarcastically. Naruto nearly burst out laughing but covered it with a loud, "WHAT!" "The fox's spirit, the one who killed Iruka's parents, the one that nearly destroyed our village has taken over your body. You are the Nine- Tailed Fox," concluded Mizuki. Naruto gasped in horror, while Iruka shouted, "STOP IT!"

"They've been lying to you your whole life, Naruto. Didn't you think it was strange how they treated you? LIKE DIRT! Like they HATED you for just being alive." "No," shouted Naruto, "no, no, NO!" "That's why you'll never be accepted in this village. Even your beloved sensei hates your guts," stated Mizuki. Iruka looked on horror, "Naruto…no." "Die! Naruto," shouted Mizuki, twirling his shuriken.

In his haste, Naruto forgot about the situation and tripped over a rock. 'Oh, whoops,' thought Naruto, just as Mizuki threw the shuriken. "NARUTO…GET DOWN," shouted Iruka, who dashed to help. Iruka stood over Naruto to take the hit, saving Naruto just in time. Mizuki looked on in mix anger, surprise as Iruka took the hit.

"W-why," muttered Naruto. "Be-because we're the same," said Iruka, who was crying. "When I lost my parents, I was just like you. I wanted attention, someone to care so badly. So I became the class clown, did outrageous things, just to get attention. It was hard, and I know how you feel Naruto…you feel lonely and it hurts inside. And I could've been there for you more. I let you down, Naruto…I'm sorry. No one should ever suffer that much…no one should ever be alone." Naruto was nearly in tears himself, he had forgotten this from his memories, and hearing Iruka's words made him feel sad all over again.

Meanwhile, a crazed Mizuki was laughing crazily from his branch. "Don't make me laugh. Iruka always hated you; he was orphaned because the nine tailed fox killed his parents. And that beast is now inside you. He'd say anything to get the scroll from you." Naruto felt anger building up inside of him. Sasuke and Kyuubi, both connected to him tried to stop him. "Naruto, stop, don't let his talk anger you. Finish him now, before you lose control of yourself."

Naruto quickly made a decision and took off running, using the Shunshin technique. Luckily, Iruka and Mizuki, unfocused did not see his jutsu, but they were impressed with his speed. "Naruto," shouted Iruka, who worried for his student. Mizuki landed and laughed. "You know…once he makes up his mind, nothing can change it. He's going to use the scroll to take revenge on the village," taunted Mizuki. "You saw that look in your eye didn't you? Those were the eyes of a beast," stated Mizuki, while Iruka pulled out the shuriken.

"No," whispered Iruka, "Naruto isn't like that," he shouted, before flinging the shuriken. Mizuki easily dodged and the shuriken landed on a tree, now useless.

"Hn, you're a joke. As soon as I eliminate Naruto, and take the scroll, I'll be back for you." Mizuki soon took off, leaving behind Iruka, who still held many injuries. "I won't let you," Iruka whispered in response.

Hokage's House

Sarutobi (The Sandaime or Third Hokage) stared into his crystal ball. Something was very wrong, he noticed. Despite Mizuki's words, Naruto was appearing to be deep in thought. He wasn't even sad, not the least worried. 'No…something is definitely not right here. Is that even Naruto?"

Forest

Naruto frantically jumped from tree branch to tree branch when a voice interrupted him. Iruka appeared from the tree nearby, jumping along with him. "Naruto! Everything Mizuki said was a lie. Give me the scroll…hurry," shouted Iruka. "He's coming for you to take it away," he shouted just as Naruto stopped. Surprised, Iruka was unprepared as Naruto slammed into him. "AW," he shouted flying at least twenty feet away. He landed near a tree, panting. Naruto landed on his feet, panting as well.

"It can't be," stated Iruka, softly. Naruto took the scroll off his back and slumped down against a tree. Meanwhile, Iruka struggled to stand, "How did you know…Naruto? How did you know," stated Mizuki who replaced Iruka in a 'poof' of smoke, "that is was me and not Iruka?" Naruto laughed before answering.

Like, Mizuki, Naruto was replaced by a grinning Iruka, who had used a log to replace the scroll. "Because, I'm…Iruka."

Mizuki stood up, and grinned evilly, like the crazy guy he was. "Hmph, you fool! Why are you protecting that freak, he's the one that wiped out your family." Meanwhile Naruto and Sasuke watched from some distance above. "Naruto, shouldn't you be helping Iruka right about now," whispered Sasuke. "Shut up, they'll hear us," whispered Naruto back.

"I don't care," replied Iruka back, "and just so you know…you're not getting your hands on that scroll." "Hn, as if you can stop me," replied Mizuki, skeptically. "Don't you get it, Iruka? Naruto is just like me." "How's that," asked Iruka. "He," replied Mizuki, "wants the scroll for his own power and vengeance. That's how beasts are. He'll pour all his rage into the scroll and destroy everything."

Up above, Sasuke and Naruto had their mouths hanging open. "Is this guy some nutcase or something," asked Kyuubi. "This baka gives new meaning to the word baka," retorted Sasuke. Naruto laughed silently. "Don't worry, I'll take care of him soon, just wait until he attack Iruka sensei. It'll look better for me." "And you call me a showoff," grunted Sasuke, looking away. Naruto grinned.

Back below, Iruka suddenly agreed with Mizuki. "You're right…beasts are like that. But that's not what Naruto is. He's nothing like that…Naruto's one of a kind, works hard and puts his whole heart into it. Sure he messes up sometimes, and everyone jumps on him, but his suffering only makes him stronger. That's what separates him from a beast. So you're wrong, he's nothing like the nine tailed fox. He's Naruto Uzumaki…of Konohagakure (The Village hidden in the Leaves…kind of a formal name).

"Ahh Iruka sensei loves me," shouted Naruto gleefully. (A/N: I repeat this is not yaoi.) "Shut up baka, and umm…why don't you move away and give me some space," replied Sasuke. Naruto grunted and then jumped below to set himself to attack Mizuki. As expected, neither Iruka nor Mizuki noticed him.

Mizuki's eyes twitched as he grabbed his shuriken. "Hn, you really believe that, fool? Hmph, I was going to save you or later, but now I changed my mind. You're FINISHED," shouted Mizuki, who promptly threw the shuriken. 'So this is it,' thought Iruka.

'About time…time to have some fun,' thought Naruto, rushing out. Naruto easily caught the shuriken and thrust a knee into Mizuki's stomach. He remembered he was supposed to be angry, and masked his face.

Iruka's eyes widened, as he saw Naruto. 'Naruto!' Naruto stood while setting down the scroll. Mizuki stood as well, wiping away some blood. "Not bad…for a punk."

With a death look on his face Naruto muttered, "Don't you ever lay a hand on my sensei. I'll kill you!" "Such big words," answered Mizuki, "I can completely destroy you with a single move." Naruto glared him down, while doing the hand sign for Kage Bunshin. "Take your best shot, fool. I'll give it back to you a thousand fold."

Mizuki charged, appearing more evil than ever. "Let's see what you can do…Nine Tailed Fox!" While Iruka looked on in surprise, Naruto shouted, "Taju! Kage Bunshin No Jutsu! (Mass Shadow Clone Technique).

A hundred or so Naruto's appeared in the small clearing, practically filling it up whole. They surrounded Mizuki not just on the sides but above as well. The technique forced Sasuke to move out of the way, before becoming overcome by a bunch of Naruto clones. Mizuki stopped in great surprise and horror. Meanwhile Sasuke and Kyuubi nodded impressively at the number of shadow clones. Iruka pondered over this new development, 'Naruto…those aren't just an illusion…they're solid clones. Amazing, he's mastered an extremely advanced jutsu!'

Mizuki turned about, confused. He did not have any idea what technique was being used against him, hell, he didn't even think it was possible. These thoughts just made him more unfocused and horrified. The clones' shouts of "Over," and "Hey you," didn't help as he randomly talked to himself. "What is this? What is this jutsu?"

He fell down on his back, terrified, and unable to move. There were too many clones; he definitely was not expecting this.

The clones, who were beginning to get restless laughed amongst themselves and charged. 'Time, to use an interesting attack,' thought Naruto. The clones leaped up shouting, "Uzumaki, Naruto…Rendan." (Naruto Uzumaki Combo) All the Naruto's rushed in with their fist out. Their contact sent Mizuki flying where the real Naruto waited. A kick and a crash later, and Mizuki was out cold. Iruka watched the whole thing impressed. Not only had Naruto mastered an extremely advanced jutsu, but he had come up with his own move, in such a short amount of time.

"Baka, you overdid it," sent Sasuke, before he took off to get some rest. Meanwhile, Naruto turned back to Iruka, laughing slightly. At his feet lay Mizuki, whose face was distorted.

"Hehe, looks like I overdid it. Hey, you okay Iruka-sensei?" "Eh? Yeah, I'm okay." 'Naruto Uzumaki, your dream was always to become Hokage…no better than all the Hokages…and I'm starting to believe he can.' "Ah, hey Naruto, come here. There's something I want to give you."

The Hokage's House

The group of Chuunin searching for Naruto were all gather by the Hokage's House. They were all frustrated seeing as they couldn't find Naruto.

Their apparent superior shouted, "Are you telling me no one can find Naruto?" "Nope, not me." "This is bad," stated another. "Damn, that Naruto, where could he be," asked another frustrated Chuunin.

They were interrupted by the Hokage himself. "Don't worry. The scroll is safe now…Naruto will be back soon." All the Chuunin looked at each other with deaths in their eyes. If what the Hokage said was true, Naruto would have a LOT of explaining to do.

Back in the Forest

"Can I open my eyes now, sensei," asked Naruto in a whiny tone of voice. "Okay," said Iruka, "you can open your eyes now."

Naruto opened them as sunlight came into his eyes. For a moment, Naruto was blinded, but slowly his vision came back. Iruka stood, smiling in front of him. "Congratulations," said Iruka showing Naruto his old goggles, "you graduate. And to celebrate," said Iruka closing his eyes, "I have a surprise. We're going out for ramen tonight." He waited for the Naruto response he always got, but when he didn't receive it he opened his eyes. A shocked Naruto stood in front of him, mouth hanging open. "Hunh?" Naruto's mouth twitched, nearly forming a smile, before he hugged and tackled his sensei over. "IRUKA SENSEI," he shouted to his laughing sensei.

"Ow, that hurts," stated Iruka, who still had his injuries from Mizuki. As Naruto toyed with his headband, Iruka stared. 'Naruto…now that you're a ninja, the road only gets tougher. But if I told you that, it would ruin the moment. So, I'll tell you later, over ramen," he thought with a smile.

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Lionheart: zzz…oh am I done typing? Geez this took hours. I hope you guys enjoy reading it more than I enjoyed typing it XD

Nah I'm joking, it was fun. Ill try to get the next chapter up soon.

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