A/N : Yay! A new chapter is up! A little note(reminder), they graduate at 15 and harem results have changed slightly. It's a surprise though.

Thatguy112 - Oh? From what I've seen, Minato had no part in creating the chidori. It is in fact, Kakashi's sole original jutsu. I have yet to reach the part where Naruto unleashes the RasenShuriken but maybe it's because of his affinity and his out-of-the-box thinking?


Umino Iruka was known for many things. His demon head jutsu was one. Another was his tendecy to get soft for his students now and then and yet, he was also extra strict with them. Today happens to be one of those days...

"Chouji! Stop eating in class! Shikamaru! Get up and do the written test! Kiba! Tell Akamaru to sit! ARGH! CLASS! BE-HAVE!!"

This continued when the door slid open and in walked a face he had not seen for several years. In an instant, the class went silent and everyone looked at the newcomer. The reactions were instant. Girls had started to form a fanclub for this hot kid while the guys searched him up. (I'll leave their thoughts to your imagination.)

'Holy fuck! This guy's hot!'

'Shannaro! He's hot but not as hot as Sasuke-kun!'

'N-Naruto-k-kun's back!'

'Who the...is that the dobe? Hn, whatever."

'Mmmm...barbecued flavour chips.'

'Mendokuse...ANOTHER pretty boy...'

'This one...my kikai are scared. I need to be wary of him.

Naruto just walked in with a small grin and handed Iruka a piece of paper. Iruka eyed Naruto warily and scanned the piece of paper quickly. His eyes slowly widening before a warm smile appeared on his face. " I wondered where you've been for a while. So you ready to take the test, Naruto?" Naruto was about to reply when an Inuzuka interrupted him.

"What!? That's not fair, Iruka-sensei! We've been here for several years while this...guy just comes in and is allowed to take the test straight away!? That's total bullshit!"

Others had started to murmur in agreement but a small glance at Naruto's eyes showed something which made them clearly want to piss. "And you are?"

"The name's Inuzuka Kiba, bitch!"

"Yare yare, Kiba-san, are you saying I don't have the right to join your oh so wondeful class? Is that it? Tell you waht. I'll show what I can do during the taijutsu practical and we'll see whose butt gets kicked?"

"Hah! It's your butt that will be kicked around!"

A whap to the head by Iruka stopped Naruto and he pointed to a seat besides a lazy looking boy with his hair styled like a pineapple. The two exchanged greetings with each other when a plump boy passed some chips around and introduced himself.

The written test was quite easy for Naruto since his knowledge was on par with the best of strategists but that didn't mean he had some weak points in making strategies. He preferred a full assault to a properly laid out plan. Shikamaru raised his head a littleand went slack-jawed at Naruto's answers especially the third question : One rule of the shinobi is to never show emotion. Do you agree? If not, create a valid reason/theory.

Shikamaru glanced at it again and saw his answer. I do not agree since one who has no emotions is no longer considered a human. No remorse and no guilt. These are what makes the world justified. With none, the ninja world is another corrupt profession. Naruto, not noticing Shika's face, simply slumped down and fell asleep for the remainder of the class after checking his answers and feeling satisfied with them.

A couple of hours went by and Naruto was woken up by the prodding of a boy with a high collar jacket covering the bottom part of his face. Naruto looked around and noticed everyone had already left the room save for himself and creepy over here. What was his name again?

"...Aburame Shino. It is a pleasure to meet you, Uzumaki-san. Come. It is time for the taijutsu part of the test."

Ah, one of the Aburames. Quiet and calculating was a trait found in most of the bug-users except for those who are married into it.Shino led Naruto towards an area outside the academy where a fight between Sakura and Ino was being held. It was quite pitiful really.They were both using the academy taijutsu. No strengths and several flaws. Leaves several openings and neither of them had the capability in taking advantage of it. Truly pitiful.

It ended in a draw with both parties tuckered out. Iruka started to grade which female had the best taijutsu and declared Hinata the top femae taijutsu user. Next came the males. (I will not go into detail with this.)

Kiba Vs Shino, with the bug-user forfeiting after dodging several swipes and punches.

Chouji Vs Shikamaru, with the strategist forfeiting complaining that it was too troublesome.

The fights went on with several winning by forfeit or by beating the crap out of his opponent. Next came the fight between the Uchiha prodigy and the new kid.

Sasuke smirked superiorly while Naruto walked over with his arms were crossed inside his kimono. Sasuke had already went into the Uchiha Interceptor stance as his opponent yawned as if bored fighting him. How dare he!? He obtains the honor of fighting and getting his ass kicked by the rookie of the year! He growled slightly and rushed in throwing a sharp right jab which Naruto side-stepped to. The blonde jumped up and was behind Sasuke before kicking him in the head with his right foot.

Sasuke stumbled forward awkwardly before regaining his bearings once more.

(I will make very severe changes here so be warned!)

Sasuke growled once more and kicked Naruto in the ribs which he grunted to, followed with a right hook and an axe kick. Naruto quicky brought his hand up as and grabbed Sasuke's foot before flipping him upwards.

The prodigy felt his descent and he was several inches to the ground when he was kicked harshly in the stomach. He flew backwards a little but it gave him the momentum to do a flip and land on his feet once more. His eyes lashed dangerously as they slowly turned red but black once more. He didn't notice it but Naruto did.

'So, the mutation is manifesting, huh? Hmph, very close but not just yet.'

Naruto quickly took out his right arm and cocked it back when Sasuke ran towards him. As soon as the Uchiha was a few inches from Naruto's position, he punched Sasuke in the face followed by an uppercut. Sasuke,once again, went flying and this time he felt a presence behind him. He looked back to see Naruto's katana gleaming dangerously. "Let's end this... Senkou...TEN!(Flash sky)" As soon as the blade was out of it's sheath, Naruto swung his sword downwards, what everyone saw next made their jaws go slack.

In a second, Naruto's blade was out. In another, he swung downwards. In another second, Sasuke's clothes were slashed apart from the waist up. Sasuke's eyes were wide open as he felt the pain flood throughout his body. He landed on the floor with a thud. He tried getting up but felt a hand grasping his hand and pulled him up. He looked up to see his opponent smiling at him.

"Sasuke, you're pretty good. I need to talk to you later though, alright? Here. Take this pill. It's like a medic-nin in a pill."

Naruto walked off flipping the bird towards members of the Sasuke Fanclub when they shouted at him. Sasuke inwardly smirked at this and chuckled to himself. This Uzumaki...is very interesting.


Sasuke had managed to escape the raging fangirls when he got a note from Naruto asking Sasuke to meet him at the roof. Once he reached it, he saw a blonde on a railing with his kimono open. Naruto turned around and uttered a small "Yo!"

Sasuke leaned back, feeling the wind brush against his bare chest.(All of the characters are wearing Shippuuden clothes) . Naruto broke the ice. "Sasuke...you wish to kill your brother, do you not?"

Sasuke's eyes flashed dangerously at this. "Of course! He killed my family! My clan! Everything! He destroyed what was precious to me!"

"Tell me, Sasuke, what would you do after your revenge is complete?"

"I would restore my clan." It sounded so textbook-like.

"But...supposedly you died when fighting your brother? No. Do not interrupt me. I ask you this. What would happen if you died? Then, the Uchiha clan would be no more. Think about it. Wouldn't it be better if you restore your clan first? Should you die, a heir or a clan member will follow your footsteps and avenge you and the previous clan..."

Sasuke was about to retort but found that he had no possible answer. Everything...this boy...his voice...it reminded him of how Itachi used to be before he fell into the brink of insanity. He closed his eyes when he felt someone embrace him. "Sasuke...you're not alone. There are people who are there for you. People who wish to be with you. I may not know you for a long time but...I've felt the pain of being alone. Do not be afraid of letting people into your heart. Yes, they may get hurt...but they hurt because they wanted to protect you...to help you...got that?"

Sasuke could not help it. For years, his face was stuck in a permanent scowl. But now...after talking with Uzu-no,...Naruto...he broke the barriers and helped him. For several years, he did not cry. And now...what was this feeling? So wet...so warm...Only when he felt it cascade down his cheek, did he realize what it was...tears...


A/N : So...bittersweet...