I do not own Naruto.
So everyone has been asking me who were the three bodies they took from Konoha but also who was the red head chick that Itachi knows? Well I'll give some hints in this chapter.
I'm also naming the Yondaime Kazekage Sakin which means gold dust.
3 months before the Chunin exams. (Two weeks after the incident in Konoha. Somewhere in Hi No Kuni.)
Tsuru walking into a medical room looks over to Kasai who is pumping his chakra into a scroll. "At the rate you are giving your chakra to her. I'm afraid I might lose you as well". Walking towards her son who is pumping as much chakra he can he soon starts to groan in pain feeling the seal on his arm act up hurting him. "Don't push yourself".
Concern for her son well being he chooses to ignore his mother to save his family.
"I have to" mutter Kasai. Taking a deep breath he rolls up the scroll and gives it to Tsuru. "Time is something we don't have maybe we should push the rite of passage to Naruto much early. Even if he does met Kyuubi we can be there for him". Thinking of the possibility of Naruto know about Kyuubi hoping everything will go right when the time comes.
Tsuru hearing this slowly nods. "I know what you mean this seal on us" looking at the round circle with a X in the middle with a triangle symbol above it. "How did we allow one of our seals place on us. But worse that Minato and Kushina were the ones to modify the seal without them knowing who it was going to be placed on".
"I know what you mean Kaasan" looking at the seal. He looks away angry that Konoha would use a seal on them. "Kushina thought of everything to make sure no one would remove the seal. Not even the contingency seals we have can remove it and with out Minato blood or chakra. Its almost impossible but Naruto might be the key".
Finishing pumping his chakra into the scroll Kasai drops on one knee panting. Seeing the seal on his arm glowing sucking up all his chakra but also causing him create amount of pain. The seal was designed to hold down criminals and missing nin. But seeing the modify seal it was meant to work on a Uzumaki to make sure their special chakra is almost sealed up.
Taking the scroll from Kasai Tsuru helps her son up "He's been doing much worse and I don't think she can save him. She's been staying up late nights with him but also her. Imagine to find him alive while he tells her to protect his treasure. She been a wreck since Suzuka and Sango brought her here and its hasn't been easy for all of us."
Kasai nods knowing how difficult it must have been to see someone alive believing he's been dead for decades. But where one lies starts another begins and yet they cant get the answers they need yet.
"She's been going into coma every time she runs out of chakra. He's been giving his chakra to her since she woke up almost nine years ago" said Tsuru. Thinking on what has happen she is angry that Danzo would do this. That Konoha would allow this while this is happening right under Hiruzen nose.
"Than we need to move faster. As of right now we have a total of three hundred and sixty two chunins. Two hundred and two jonins. One hundred and one anbu and that's not counting our clan or Gin tan'ya clan. (silver smithing) There levels are slowly increasing and we need to increase it before the Chunin exams in a few months" said Kasai.
Tsuru nods and turns to Garp walking in the room "I got good news and we need to head to Suna now and Tsunade is going the way she looked from before so she wont raise any suspicion" explain Garp. Kasai nods and got up and walk towards his father while Tsuru holds the scroll in her hands.
Hours LATER Somewhere in Suna
"So do we have a agreement kukukuk".
Sakin thinking for a moment soon nods as they were about to shake a kunai landed in the middle of the two making them jump back. "What is the meaning of this, Orochimaru" shouted Sakin. Looking around he notices two males and a female standing above them.
"Tsunade?" said Orochimaru confuse but also shock. Wondering what his former teammate is doing all the way out in Suna he looks at the two males wearing some type of ANBU masks.
"Its been years Orochimaru. So tell me what have you been doing also sorry to drop in like that. I needed something to get your attention" jumping down she looks at Orochimaru and than moves to Sakin. "You want to destroy Konoha I want in" said Tsunade in a deadly tone.
Shocking the Kazekage but also Orochimaru he raises an eye wondering what could have made Tsunade want to destroy her home. Looking at the two anbu he cant place his finger on them.
"You cant be serious your clan help found Konoha" mutter the Kazekage.
"The village my clan founded died long ago. Konoha is nothing but a disease and this disease needs to be removed from the body even at the cost of a limb or some people's life" hissed Tsunade. Orochimaru standing there wonders what could have change Tsunade or what has she learn. "I suspect you two have heard about the rumors or a village giving missing nin a rank?".
"I heard about it" said Sakin.
"Indeed I have heard the same thing. So I'm not the only one whose been busy as well with a hidden village" chuckle Orochimaru. Wondering what Tsunade has up her sleeve he cant help think of the irony of the last of the Senju clan destroying Konoha.
"Good and I also heard about your Wind Daimyo cutting Suna budget. I have a shinobi ready to kill him while I pulled a few favors but also pushed a few people into office that will support Suna. So in other words what ever you lost you will gain back but also help me destroy Konoha. I have no problem with a new trade agreement that will help Suna greatly" reply Tsunade.
Sakin eyes widen to hear this looking at Orochimaru he smirks liking the idea with the Snake himself wonders what pushed Tsunade to do this. He grew up alongside with Tsunade in Konoha. To see her act so cold and anger to her own home made him smile inside.
"So tell me what is the plan?" ask Sakin.
"Indeed Tsunade tell us what do you have in mind?" ask Orochimaru.
"Simple really. What ever genin teams you were going to the Chunin exams in Konoha instead you send them to a different Hidden Village in Hi No kuni. I pulled a few favors in Frost and Hotwater. But also someone made a surprise appearance to an old friend and ally and they are behind us" said Tsunade. Garp and Kasai nods behind Tsunade.
Sakin hearing this raised an eye but smiled "So other words if they aren't convince I can send a letter to the other nations saying I will send a genin team to this Hidden village instead of Konoha. Saying that Konoha betrayed Suna but also Kaze No Kuni. With this happening no doubt Kumo and Iwa would most likely jump on the wagon to see what Village it is".
"Yes or this new Village shows itself and the Fire daimyo has no choice to go to Konoha confront Hiruzen. When he does things will be in our favor" reply Tsunade.
Orochimaru merely chuckles at the irony but also the convenience for him. "So when they find out they will mostly likely send there shinobi to the Village leaving Konoha almost defenseless" chuckle Orochimaru. Seeing that Konoha wont allow this to happen or another hidden village to be in the same country they are in with them. "They would most likely try to attack but with us there we can stop them".
"Yes and Hiruzen will be there meaning you will have your chance to kill him. Konoha personally I don't care what happens if you let loose Shukaku go right ahead but I want you two there when it happens. In exchange Sakin I want your support for the Hidden Village I am creating" explain Tsunade. Seeing with a kage on her side but also another Daimyo the Fire Daimyo would have no choice to accept it.
Sakin hearing this liking the idea with Konoha destroy Suna will gain more support from its nation but also just has to help Tsunade. "Deal" turning to Orochimaru wondering what he will do.
"I will also help seeing we both share a goal in destroying Konoha" chuckle Orochimaru.
Konoha academy
Naruto barely staying awake with another of Iruka's boring lectures. Looking around the room he notices everyone in class 'Oh come on why is it boring'. Whining to himself he hears a soft meow. "Huh" looking at the window "Kirara?" wondering why Sango pet cat is outside the window ledge staring at Naruto.
"Hmm Iruka sensei I need to use the-"
"No Naruto" shouted Iruka. Folding his arms "This is a important lesson that may well save your life". Pointing to the chalk board, Naruto sees the lesson about nature manipulation.
"Ugh. Wind is weak against fire strong against lightning. Lightning is weak against earth but strong against water. Water is strong against fire but weak against lightning I know this already". Getting up he walks to the door with his arms behind his head as he is about to stop. "Also some nature manipulation doesn't always counter against the opposite".
Leaving Iruka stun in the class room everyone in the room wonders where Naruto learned all this. Mizuki who heard the rumors turns to Hinata "So I guess he knows nature affinity jutsu?". All eyes are on Hinata who slowly nods her head which made Iruka drop his mouth on the ground.
"But I thought it was just rumors surely Kurenai took care of those Kumo shinobi" said Iruka.
"Nani Naruto is probably the strongest here in the class" whisper Hinata getting everyone's attention wondering what she said is true.
"Yea right like that baka is stronger than Sasuke-kun" said Sakura. Folding her arms a few classmates nods while Kiba chuckles "What was that dog breath".
Kiba just smirks "Come on Naruto learning nature affinity he failed the graduation exam twice. Besides I heard of Kurenai she is a genjutsu mistress she probably placed a genjutsu on Hinata making her think Naruto saved her. I didn't believe what my mom said" chuckle Kiba.
Some of the class started to snicker hearing what Kiba said while others didn't like it. Some of the other clan heirs were told on what happen to Hinata when she was three which told them what can happen to a female on a team.
Mizuki shrugs his shoulders seeing Iruka is still in denial that Naruto of all people took out missing nin from another nation that infiltrated the village. Looking at the door he shakes his head not believing it.
"Lets take a quick break everyone outside to stretch yourself" smile Mizuki.
Iruka nods seeing a small break will help but also wonders if he should have Naruto and Sasuke demonstrate a few nature jutsu to show the class.
Once everyone outside Naruto notices Kirara landing in front of Naruto "Meow" letting out a small meow. The small cat jumped on Naruto's shoulder's and yawned which made Naruto chuckle.
"You got something for me" seeing the note on her collar. He takes the note and reads it from Kasai 'So other words Kasai wants me to cut loose a bit but also hide some of my training from everyone!' read Naruto. Crushing the note he sighs while Kirara soon got up and looks around "Huh?". Looking around he notice Hinata walking out of the bushes.
"Oi hey Hinata whats up" walking towards her. He notices Hinata sparkling eyes "Huh".
"Kawaii. Is she yours Naruto-kun" seeing the small kitten on Naruto's shoulders she watches the kitten jump on Naruto's shoulders and lands in front of Hinata staring at her.
"Meow" letting out a small meow. She walks towards Hinata and sniffs her. Tilting her head she jumps on Hinata's shoulder and sniffs her once more. Looking at Naruto she meows once more.
"I guess she likes you" chuckle Naruto. Seeing Kirara taking a liking to Hinata he watches her soon lays on Hinata's shoulders. As they walk towards the class room all the girls notices Kirara on Hinata's shoulder.
"KAWAII". All the girls eyes sparkle to see Kirara but the small kitten notice the danger quickly jumped off Hinata's shoulder onto of Naruto.
"Its just some dumb kitten. Kind of small" taunted Kiba. Akamaru bark in agreement jumps out of Kiba jacket and soon started to bark at Naruto. Everyone watching this notice Kirara looks at Akamaru and yawns.
"I think she thinks Akamaru isn't much of a threat" chuckle Naruto.
Kiba hearing this glares at Naruto but as Akamaru continues to bark louder. Kirara soon jumps off of Naruto shoulders onto the ground. Licking her tiny paw getting the girls attention with a 'Ahhh'. Akamaru soon started to barker louder trying to scare off Kirara.
"Get that runt of a cat, boy" order Kiba.
"ARF" bark Akamaru Running towards Kirara she looks up and watches Akamaru charges towards her. Letting out a meow she tilts her head in confusion as the puppy got closer she hops effortless to the right using her tails tripping the puppy making him roll on the ground slamming him into a tree.
"HHAAAHAHA" everyone soon burst out laughing but Iruka and Mizuki quickly noticed the two tails on the small kitten.
"Naruto where did you find that kitten?" ask Iruka carefully.
"Kirara I found her near the river a few weeks ago. She was hurt and her tails was bleeding. I think she was someone pet or something" shrug Naruto. Hoping his lie works he notices Mizuki shrugging his shoulders. Iruka slowly put the kunai away in his pocket.
"Alright I want Naruto and Sasuke up here to demonstrate a few examples of Nature manipulation" said Iruka.
Naruto hearing this raise an eye looks at Sasuke smirking. "Hmm this is kind of a handicap match so can I use not just use wind but also I wont get into trouble for hurting him again right?" taunted Naruto. Remembering the last time they sparred Sasuke had to go to the hospital. Something that annoyed the Uchiha the most seeing that Naruto beat him in a spar.
"Get in the circle loser" walking in he has his hands in his pockets. Standing inside he watches Naruto take the opposite side watching Mizuki drop his arm down as a signal.
"Katon grand fireball no jutsu" blowing out a large fireball knowing he wont be able to stop his clan signature jutsu.
Naruto makes a few hand seals than lazily extends his hand and arm out. "Suiton water tearing torrent" making a ball of water in his hand he throws the ball of water into the fireball extinguishing it but it continues to go and hits Sasuke in the chest pushing him out of the circle.
Iruka along Mizuki stood there just witness Naruto use a water jutsu but also pushed Sasuke out of the ring. Even though it wasn't a spar he managed to stop Sasuke fire ball and continued to knock Sasuke out.
"Hmm Iruka sensei was that suppose to happen?" ask Ino. Just witness the class clown beating the rookie of the year once more in a fight "So does that mean Naruto's affinities counter Sasuke-kun". Remembering what Naruto said early she cant help wonder what is Iruka is teaching.
Snapping Iruka out of his stupor the Chunin nods his head. "Yes it does".
Sasuke stood there all wet glaring at Naruto who is snickering "Katon grand fireball no jutsu" blowing out another fireball. "Try to stop this one" putting almost all his chakra into the fireball. Its five times bigger than the first one that Sasuke made.
"Futon wind shield wall" slamming his palm on the ground. Sasuke fireball hits a invisible force sending the fireball high in the air but also making it grow even bigger than it was before. Everyone stood there in awe seeing a large fireball being sent high in the air.
"NARUTO" shouted Iruka.
"What!" whine Naruto.
"You could have hurt someone" grabbing Naruto's arm to take him to the side. The blonde broke free from the Chunin grasp while glaring at him.
"Hurt someone the teme was about to turn me into toast and everyone else. He was aiming at me who all of you are behind me" shouting back at Iruka seeing he is taking Sasuke side again. Iruka stood there not believing what Naruto says turning to Mizuki who nods.
"Go with Mizuki I will teach the reminder of the-" before Iruka finished someone cleared there throat. Turning around he sees the anbu commander standing in front of Iruka while Mizuki has his hand wrapped around Naruto's neck.
"I was passing by the academy on my way to the Tower until I saw a large fireball high in the air. So would one of you chunins tell me what is going on and why do you have your hands around Naruto's neck?" ask the anbu commander. Sending a wave of KI both chunins looks nervous while Sasuke slowly tries to move out of the circle.
"The teme got upset I put out his fireball with a water jutsu but also got him wet. Than he decides to use a bigger fireball on me while everyone is standing behind me. So I used a futon jutsu that makes a wall of air sending the fireball up" answer Naruto. The anbu commander turns to Sasuke who flinch seeing he was caught but also trying to leave the circle.
"And Iruka sensei said I could have hurt someone" mutter Naruto.
"I see" said the anbu commander Looking at the chunins he turns to Naruto "Please continue to the lesson I want to see who is right and wrong. If you haven't stopped the fireball you and some other academy students would have gotten hurt". Quickly turning to the two chunins making them nervous the anbu commander instead walks towards Sasuke.
"I will return the boy later on and when I come back you two chunins are next" appearing near the Uchiha they leave in a swirl of leaves.
"Guess the teme got in trouble again" chuckle Naruto. Getting a meow from Kirara "Huh yea you're right Iruka and Mizuki sensei are also going to get into big trouble." Making both chunins nervous, Iruka is already in hot water with the clan heads due to throwing out Ino, Chouji but also Shikamaru. But since they left Shino and Hinata followed later on.
LATER
"Alright everyone I want you to open your text books to-" before Iruka finished Sasuke walks back in with the anbu commander. But they weren't alone some one else walked in as well. "Kurenai what are you doing here?" ask Iruka.
"I am here to relieve you two while you are at the Hokage tower explaining your actions" said Kurenai. Walking to the front of the room she looks at everyone, seeing the academy children. She looks at the clan heirs and than the civilian children. "Everyone take out a ink brush and a blank tag. We are going to practice making a sealing scroll".
The anbu commander grabs the chunins shoulders and leaves in a poof of smoke leaving Kurenai in charge of the class. As she draws the sealing formula on the chalk board. "I want everyone to draw this symbol first" order Kurenai. Seeing the students soon start to work on there sealing she soon starts to walk around the class seeing some students progress.
"Good, good" seeing a few students work she continues to walk around.
"Not bad Sakura but too much pressure on the ink brush. Sasuke not enough pressure" said Kurenai. As she walks around the class she comes to Naruto's table seeing a blank tag. "Naruto mind telling me why didn't you do the assignment?" ask Kurenai. Seeing nothing on Naruto's desk she frowns while she sees Hinata with two tags but one tag is completely done.
"Kurenai sensei, Naruto did do it. He was showing me what he did" squeak Hinata. Poking her fingers together she gives the tag that Naruto completed looking almost a carbon copy.
"Really, Naruto may I?" ask Kurenai warmly.
"Hmm sure I guess" giving her the tag. Kurenai expects it the tag and looks at Naruto with a raise eye.
"Baka you probably messed it up" said Sakura. Seeing the symbols all together she looks at her symbol she did twice seeing its perfect.
"Naruto this is perfect not one mistake. The ink is already dry all the symbols are in perfect alignment where did you learn to do sealing?" ask Kurenai. Everyone in the class did a double take while Naruto blinks and shrugs his shoulders.
"Hmm I been reading on how to do Fuin for a while now. Wanted to know what I can do with my pranks" watching Kurenai place the tag on the desk she continues to praise Naruto's work. Which made Naruto have a cheeky smile much to Hinata pleasure.
"Ok everyone work on the next symbol to the right. Naruto I want you to try something else come with me to the desk" smile Kurenai. The class couldn't believe that Naruto of all people is actually good in something. Sakura sat there with her mouth open while Sasuke just dropped his ink brush on the table refusing to hear this.
"He probably cheated there is no way that the-" as she stood up from her seat. Sakura pointed to Naruto accusing him of cheating but quickly stopped feeling the large KI aimed at her by Kurenai. 'What is this' feeling her body shake she slowly sat down in her seat and looks into her palm of her hands.
"Good now do the assignment" hissed Kurenai. Everyone in the class quickly started to work on the next symbol even Shikamaru thinking it would be too much troublesome if Kurenai has to pay attention to him. Something that the Nara boy doesn't want to get from her no less.
After a few minutes Kurenai is giving Naruto harder and harder seals to do. And each tag she draws up Naruto is matching her in skill level "Naruto I'm not seal expert but you have a extraordinary gift in fuinjutsu. The hardest seal I know would be a sealing method and you not even a genin able to draw it. So lets test how well you can seal" smirk Kurenai.
Making a hand seal she channels some chakra into the scroll making a few pencils, ink brush and book disappear. Naruto watching this raise an eye while looking at his sealing tag. Getting a idea he makes a adjustment on the seal. Channeling his chakra "Fuin" the whole desks disappear making Kurenai eyes widen. But it was the whole class reaction to see the desk disappear in a cloud of smoke.
"Where did the desk go?" ask Kiba.
"Idiot the dobe sealed the desk inside the scroll but how. The tag can only seal as much space it has so how did Naruto do it" ask Sasuke. Wondering how Naruto of all people manage to seal a desk into a small sealing tag. He knows some of the rules applying to fuinjutsu while Naruto somehow manage to ignore them.
"Oh well the symbol in the middle only allows us to seal what on how much space we can have but changing it to a higher symbol meaning more space while the seal is smaller" answer Naruto. Kurenai continue to sit in her seat while Naruto unsealed the desk but also Kurenai sealed items making her eyes widen even more.
"Naruto this is amazing I will inform the Hokage of your talent in sealing. So other words everyone continue your assignment on the board while me and Naruto will go around checking everyone's work" said Kurenai. Seeing a few mouths open in shock and some were about to object, Kurenai sent a wave of KI to the class making them think twice.
'Serious I don't know what Iruka is doing. The class seems to be doing fine if you just show them who is in charge and not let the fangirls or the bullies think they are running the class' thought Kurenai.
LATER Hyuga compound
Naruto who has been waiting to go the Hyuga compound to start training more in chakra control. Turning to Kurenai he enjoys her teaching in the academy seeing she didn't take sides in anyone in the class room. She treated everyone equally but also fairly with the duties of the class room.
"Naruto a word and Hinata go ahead and inform Hiashi we will be in shortly" said Kurenai. Getting a nod from Hinata she slowly walks faster ahead of them so they can a moment of privacy. "Naruto when you are inside the Hyuga compound please watch you say or do. Hinata has some trouble with her family so try not make this difficult on her. We can talk later if you have any questions".
Naruto hearing this nods looking ahead seeing the gate. He notices the Byakugan eyes the two guards have 'I seen them before. But Hinata's eyes are different there eyes its much...I don't know how to say it but'. Staring at there eyes he follows Hinata inside the compound while Kurenai leaves for the day.
"Naruto. Hinata welcome home" said Hiashi. Watching Naruto who has his arms behind his head while walking he watches Naruto stops and bows to the clan head making him raise an eye. 'I wonder who taught him matters. Even though the way he acts is unacceptable he still shows respect to where its due'. Turning his back on them.
"Come I will show you a few exercise on how to control your chakra" order Hiashi.
Naruto following the clan head notices everyone staring at him but also sees children a little younger than him but also some much older than him. 'Yea definable what Tsuru baa-chan said about some noble clans. Cant or wont ever get the stick out of there asses the only way to prove them wrong. Showing how better you are making them think you don't know nothing. BUT'.
Thinking about Tsuru lessons he shrugs his shoulders and continues to follow Hiashi. Taking a look at Hinata seeing her sad frown he raise an eye while he pokes her side making her giggle a bit. Hiashi stops turns around sees Hinata with a confuse face while the Hyuga clan head raises an eye. Turning back around Naruto rolls his eyes and continues to follow Hiashi while Hinata lets out a small smile.
"Here we are. On this tree I will show you on how to climb it" said Hiashi. Turning around seeing Hinata nod while Naruto has his arms behind his head as he watches the blond walk towards the tree and soon starts to walk up vertically. "You know the first chakra walking exercise" said Hiashi. Watching Naruto throw his arms on the tree he soon walks up the rest of the tree on his hands.
"And also on your hands" added Hiashi. Seeing Naruto standing on the top of the tree he watches the blonde jump off onto the ground.
"Yea that was the first chakra exercise I learned. Than the water walking was a breeze" shrug Naruto. Placing his hands behind his head wondering what the Hyuga clan head will teach him. "Oi Hinata you know the water walking exercise?".
"Hai I do Naruto-kun" smile Hinata.
Hiashi clearing his voice seeing his planned failed. Hoping just to teach Naruto the tree walking exercise he now has to teach Naruto something much harder. "Very well I will teach you how to keep a leaf on your forehead" said Hiashi. Grabbing a leaf he places it on his head while it stood there. "Now this chakra control exercise is much-".
"Already know it" said Naruto. Stopping the Hyuga clan head from finishing his sentence he turns to Naruto who not just has one but three leafs on his fore head controlling them.
"Impossible to have all three trained while at the same time you say your control is horrible" activating his Byakugan he sees Naruto chakra reserves are larger than his own. But perhaps even larger than the Hokage himself. Slowly looking bottom to top he deactivates his Byakugan "Very well I will show you how to float a kunai in your hand" said Hiashi.
Naruto hearing this shrugs his shoulders while Hinata eyes soon lit up. Seeing she and Naruto will be doing the same chakra controlling exercise a servant appears holding two training kunai.
"Well might as well start training" getting the practice kunai he turns to Hinata who is slowly moving the kunai. "Any tips?" ask Naruto.
"Ano you have to push your chakra out of your hand little by little" whisper Hinata. Lifting her hand up she slowly pushes her chakra out of her hand making the kunai float around her hand. Hiashi watches Hinata seeing she is improving slowly turning to Naruto seeing him nod at Hinata's tip.
"Taju Kage bunshin no jutsu" making at least fifty clones appear all around the court yard. Hiashi raises an eye wondering what Naruto is doing. "Alright guys you heard the tip lets start the training" order the original.
Hinata watches in confusion turns to her father who stood there watching the clones trying to move the kunai a bit. 'What is he doing with all the kage bunshin. With all those clones doing the chakra control exercise it will tire him out quickly'.
After an hour or so "Hey I did it" said a clone dispelling himself. The other clones but also Naruto got the memory and experience as well. Hiashi and Hinata curiously watch Naruto lift his hand up making the kunai shake a bit.
"Ano that is great Naruto-kun. It took me half the day to even move it" said Hinata. Seeing how fast Naruto has gotten the exercise down, Hinata is determine to show Naruto she can do it.
"Aww come on Hinata you're being to modest. I just moved it just a bit I bet after today you will be able to float the kunai in your hand" smile Naruto. Watching her blush she nods and soon starts to try harder with the kunai in her hand.
Hiashi watching this cant believe what he is seeing. 'I understand that the kage bunshin experience will return back to the user. But is it possible for the training as well. It's said the kage Bunshin is ideal for tracking due to the information-' stopping his train of thought. He sees half the clones dispel while the original Naruto soon moves the kunai more in his hand.
"Dam not there yet" mumble Naruto. Wiping the sweat from his fore head he pushes more chakra out of his hand but in small bursts. Seeing the kunai tip standing straight, Hinata eyes widen to see how fast Naruto has gone.
'I would not believe it if I didn't see it with my own eyes' thought Hiashi. Looking at the clones all the kunai are pointing up while Naruto is slowly trying to get the kunai afloat from his hand. "Naruto do you always use the kage bunshin for training?" ask Hiashi.
Snapping the blonde from his focus he turns to the clan head "Well yea. It's a great jutsu for training and it helps me to understand how it works by doing it. Not by reading it like the academy wants us to do" answer Naruto. Dispelling all the clones in the area, Naruto raises his hand up while the kunai in his hand slowly leaves a paper thin space between his palm and the kunai.
"Almost" said Naruto.
Hinata eyes widen to see how fast Naruto gotten in just a few short hours. Hiashi on the other hand took a deep breath wondering how far is Naruto in the academy while no one knows how he is doing it until now.
"We should stop for today. Hopefully by tomorrow Naruto should be done with the training while you Hinata have-" stopping he watches the kunai in Hinata's hand float effortless seeing that she has finally completed her chakra control exercise 'How was she able to complete the training. At the rate she was going it would have been at least another month until she mastered it' thought Hiashi.
"Wow that's awesome Hinata you did it" said Naruto. Looking at the kunai floating above Hinata's palm he cant help marvel "You must be awesome to have such great chakra control".
"Thank you Naruto-kun" blushing under the praise she is getting she quickly stops when her father clears his throat.
"Yes its about time you finished this chakra control exercise Hinata. Now please escort Naruto to the gate and hopefully tomorrow we can finish the chakra control lesson" said Hiashi. Before they left the door opens to reveal a younger girl about nine years old.
"Tousan what is taking so-" stopping she turns to Naruto who has his arms behind his hand. Seeing Hinata stand next to him "Nee-chan tousan has important training to do. Please don't waste his time" said Hanabi. Standing next to Hiashi who looks to his youngest with a disapproving look on what she said.
"Sorry imouto" mutter Hinata looking away.
"Wait she's a girl?" said Naruto. Blinking he looks at Hinata than back to Hanabi than to Hiashi who nods. Staring at Hanabi he shrugs his shoulder "Who knew but why are you wearing guys clothes?" seeing her wear some type of robe. Naruto thought for a moment that the person walking in the room was a boy not a girl.
"Of course I'm a girl and this is a girl's robe" said Hanabi. Turning to Hinata seeing she is giggling Hanabi narrows her eyes on her older sister while Naruto yawns getting the younger Hyuga attention. "That's rude" seeing that he yawned in front of her.
"Hmm not as rude you are seeing you interrupted Hiashi-sama lesson. I don't judge anyone who wants to wear boys clothes but in the future when the door is close you might walk into a important meeting. Even though I'm a guest its still rude to walk in on someone" said Naruto. Giving a bow to Hiashi the clan head cant figure Naruto's angle what so ever.
"Hanabi go to your room for the reminder of the night" said Hiashi. Watching Hanabi eyes widen she is about to protest "Do I need to repeat myself again or do you wish to be escorted to your room" said the clan head. Activating his Byakugan onto his younger daughter, Hanabi quickly turns around and soon makes her way towards the door.
Naruto giving a bow behind the girl's back while Hinata did the same thing. Hiashi watching this cant read Naruto what so ever. With all the rumors about him being a negative influence. He has seen the boy be respectful to him but also kind to his daughter. 'Of all the people I met he is one of the few people I have trouble reading why is that?'.
"Hinata enjoy the rest of your free time I expect you home before it gets dark" said Hiashi. Watching them leave he turns to the door where another older male Hyuga walks in. "Ko makes sure Hinata is safe with the boy. But don't gain any attention on yourself or the clan. Stay out of site" order Hiashi. Watching the older Hyuga nod he bows and leaves the room.
With them leaving, Hinata walks Naruto towards the gate "That was great and this will help me with my control. Thanks allot Hinata we should do this more often after class if you can" smile Naruto. Enjoying Hinata's company Naruto enjoyed his day at the academy seeing that Kurenai actually teaches something.
"Thank you Naruto-kun" poking her fingers together. "Ano is there anything else you were going to do for the rest of the day?" asked Hinata.
Naruto hearing this stops and turns around. Slowly looking around he narrows his sights to a location "Thinking something to eat care to join me. I hope you don't mind having Ramen?". Grabbing Hinata's hand he lead the young Hyuga girl away from the gate into the forest. 'Whose watching us?' thought Naruto.
'Naruto-kun is holding my hand and wants to eat ramen with him' thought Hinata. Blushing at the contact but also having something to eat with Naruto she notices his worried look. Turning around she looks around wondering why Naruto is bothered by something.
"So ramen is ok?" ask Naruto. Seeing Hinata nod Naruto kept leading Hinata towards the village into his favorite ramen stand.
Ramen Stand
Once arriving at the stand he sat down and let our a short breath of relief seeing that he lost the following them for now. Turning to Hinata who is sitting next to him smiling at him 'Cute' thought Naruto. Freezing in his place he looks down to his lap thinking what he said about Hinata. Taking one more look at her he thinks about Sakura.
'I mean I like Sakura-chan and all. But lately I haven't spoken to her asked her out and she ignores me all the time. I mean she even accused me of cheating on copying a fuinjutsu' thinking to himself he shakes his head. Pushing the cute remark to the side he takes a look at Hinata and cant stop.
"Naruto did you bring a friend over. A girl no less" tease Ayame. Making Hinata turn red she buries herself in her jacket while Naruto snaps out of his thought and turns to Ayame.
"Oh yea she's been helping me with my chakra control and Hinata is great with her control. Can I get a bowl of mixed vegetables with ramen broth in it. Hinata I don't know what you want but the chicken ramen and the miso is the one of the best" suggested Naruto.
Ayame hearing Naruto's order stops and raises an eye wondering when did Naruto even consider eating anything green. Slowly looking at Hinata she points to the chicken ramen. "Gotcha did you hear that tousan" shouted Ayame.
"Sure did" said Teuchi. Bringing the food up he places the meal in front of the two academy students while Ayame moves to the next customer.
With them enjoying there meal, Naruto placed some money covering both there meals. "Ano Naruto-kun I can pay for my own meal" with her low voice she watches Naruto shake his head.
"My treat Hinata seeing you kept me companied but also helped me out with my training" smile Naruto. With them leaving the ramen stand Naruto walks around Konoha with Hinata next to him. "So you got anything happening with you?" ask Naruto.
Hinata shakes her head "Ano everything is slowly returning back to normal since the second attempt" answer Hinata softly. Watching Naruto nod she notices some of the disgusted looks but also whispers aimed at Naruto. Wondering why she tilts her head in confusion "Ano Naruto-kun a while ago I saw a note saying something about a uncle".
Wondering if Naruto found a connection to his family she is happy for Naruto.
Naruto came to a complete stop turning around seeing Hinata poking her fingers together. Swallowing the hard lump in his throat he looks around seeing some people watching them. "Follow me" whisper Naruto. Wondering how Hinata found the note he remember destroying it did she read it when he had it open. 'She was sitting in the next row above me?'.
Thinking how he slipped he hopes Kasai wont kill him. But his biggest concern is how he is going to ask Hinata to not tell a soul. Walking towards the stairs to the Hokage monument they finally reached the top. Taking a seat on the Yondaime head he notices Hinata staying a little back.
"Can you sit down for a bit Hinata?" ask Naruto. Hinata slowly sits next to Naruto wondering what's wrong she notices how uncomfortable or worried about something. "I need you to forget about that note. Forget what you read please Hinata" almost begging, Naruto doesn't want to ruin his chance to have a family. He loves spending time with Kasai, Kazuma but also Sango and Suzuka.
"Naruto-kun why would you want me to forget about the note. I thought you would be happy to find a connection to your family. I am happy for you". Seeing Naruto down cast look. She wonders if she hit on a sensitive topic.
"I am and I cant reveal much because they are on a mission for the Daimyo please Hinata. I don't want to ruin this with them I mean all my life I wanted a family and now I can probably have one. I just met them not too long ago and they are willing to let me join there clan" said Naruto. Bringing his knees to his chest he takes a deep breath.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to cost you any trouble or pain. I promise I wont say anything you have my word" grabbing his hand she smiles at Naruto. "I know you will fit in just great" smile Hinata.
"Thank you Hinata this means so much to me. I promise I will make this up to you. How about we train tomorrow after the academy or when ever we have free time with our lives" smile Naruto. Watching Hinata nod he takes a deep breath and looks ahead towards Konoha while Hinata slowly turns to Konoha as well.
"Wow" seeing almost all of Konoha she never seen anything so beautiful.
"Yea I know what you mean. I come here to think" said Naruto. Seeing all of Konoha he watches the sun slowly set turning to Hinata he stares at her eyes and notices a glow. Seeing the lavender tinge Byakugan he sees Hinata turn her head to him while Naruto quickly looks away blushing a bit. While Hinata seeing this looks away also blushes.
"Its getting late and I don't want you to get into trouble. Thanks Hinata tomorrow at the academy I'll see you?" ask Naruto.
"You're probably right I don't want my father to worry" said Hinata. With the two getting up and making there way home, Naruto cant help look at Hinata and watch her walk down the stairs with him.
'Why cant I stop looking at her' thought Naruto. Letting out a sigh "Bye Hinata see you tomorrow" waving her good bye. Hinata smiles and waves Naruto good bye walking to the opposite direction.
Naruto's home
Once getting home he unlocks the door and sees everyone in the room waiting and talking to each other. "Hey guys wants up?". Happy to see everyone he hasn't seen Kasai, Kazuma or Garp over two maybe three weeks.
"We are here to talk to you Naruto" smile Garp. Watching Naruto tilt his head in confusion, he turns to Kasai clearing his voice.
"Gaki. We decided to push the rites of passage early for you but there is a catch" said Kasai. Hoping Naruto buys this but the truth of the matter there is a catch for what they are going to do.
"Whats the catch?" ask Naruto.
"What ever happens you will always be Naruto Uzumaki we see you as Naruto Uzumaki no one else" smile Tsuru.
"Indeed we all went through the rite of passage and this rite of passage helps us with our chakra. You see Naruto chakra is a mysterious thing and this will make your chakra stronger. But there is also a few side affects" explained Garp.
"Like?" ask Naruto. Not liking to hear the side affects he turns to Sango smiling.
"Well you're hair might get some red in it like us" said Sango. Fixing some of her hair she points to everyone else in the room with red hair.
Naruto hearing this thought for a moment thinking have red hair like them. "I can live with some red hair".
"The biggest problem is that its a chakra virus. We affect you with a virus and usually it happens just over night. Meaning by morning you should be fine maybe two days the most. That's pretty much it you will have a bad fever muscle ache its liking having the flu but worse" explain Kasai.
Naruto hearing this groan remembering one time having the flu. "Is it worth it?" ask Naruto.
"Gaki once its done you would be stronger, faster like you are a whole new person" answer Kazuma. Everyone nods in agreement while Naruto takes a deep breath and nods as well.
"Fine what do I have to do?" ask Naruto.
"Wash up and go to bed. Tsuru will give you a shot and you fall asleep" answer Kasai.
"Yes and remember you cant say nothing to no one about this. This helps our clan but also its a traditional" answer Tsuru. Naruto hearing this nods seeing he is close to be accepted in the clan once and for all.
"Fine give me a few minutes and I'll go to bed seeing its been a long day" yawned Naruto. Everyone nods while Kasai had to knock the Hyuga out cold while placing a rock in front of him making him think he tripped over it.
Once Naruto is done he walks towards Kasai turning to the clock seeing its half past nine he lets out a small yawn. "So who has this shot?" ask Naruto. Watching Tsuru take out a needle. He feels a little pinch while he watches the clear liquid enter his body.
"There that's it" said Tsuru. Giving Kasai a nod she walks with Naruto to his room.
"Alright guys have a good night" yawn Naruto feeling the affects he shakes his head trying to stay awake.
Everyone waited for a few minutes while Tsuru came out and nods. "He's asleep we need to move to get the chakra from his seal" said Tsuru.
Next morning
Naruto groaned as he slowly got up walking to the bathroom he notices no physical changes. 'Ugh I feel like shit' yawning feeling tired he gets dress and slowly makes his way to the academy.
Academy
Entering the room he sees Hinata sitting to the second last seat at the end of the row. Walking towards her he sits down and smiles "Morning Hinata".
"Morning Naruto-kun are you ok. You look a little pale?" ask Hinata worried. She remembers Naruto being sick one time while he came back to class the next day feeling much better.
"Huh yea I'm fine Hehehe" scratching the bottom of his nose. Iruka and Mizuki walks in and soon starts to give out a lesson. After a few hours he soon starts to feel funny. Shaking his head Naruto barely can stay up while Iruka is talking about history of nation. "Sensei can I use the bathroom I'm not feeling good".
Iruka stops the lesson shakes "No Naruto this is a important history lesson and you look fine" said Iruka ignoring Naruto once more and going back to the lesson.
"Naruto-kun" whisper Hinata watching him shake his head a few times. She sees his drowsy face but also the sweat coming down. She has never seen Naruto sweat sew much.
"Please can I get some fresh air" ask Naruto. Feeling hot he feels the room spinning while everything is slowly going dark.
"Stop it Naruto you feel fine" said Iruka. Giving Mizuki a nod to continue the lesson he turns his attention back to the chalk board.
"Thump".
Hearing something hitting the ground twice both chunins turn around.
"NARUTO-KUN" scream Hinata in horror. Seeing Naruto pass out he bangs his head on the desk than falls onto the ground with a heavy thud. Quickly checking on him she gasp feeling his temperature "He's burning up" shouted Hinata.
"Hinata are you in with one of Naruto's practical jokes" said Iruka. Clearing not buying this he turns to Mizuki who hasn't moved from his spot. "Everyone back to your seat, Naruto get up" said Iruka. Watching the blonde on the floor he soon starts to spasm making Iruka wonder what he is doing. Hinata is trying to keep him from hurting himself.
"Someone get a nurse or help me get him to the hospital" shouted Hinata. Trying to help Naruto a swirl of leaves appeared in the class room "KURENAI -SENSEI".
"I'll take him to the hospital" running to Naruto she picks up the blonde "Dear Kami he is burning up" said Kurenai" leaving in a swirl of leaves.
"He wasn't faking it?" said Iruka. Watching Hinata leave the class room, Iruka gets the feeling he is in big trouble.