BigWhiteWolf: Back again with a new chapter for yah. This chapter will focus mainly on the rookie nine in order to get their own unique perspective on events. Reviews are always nice and appreciative, enjoy.

The Uzumaki Twins

By TheBigWhiteWolf

Sasuke was currently training in one of the training grounds of the empty Uchiha district, trying to sort out his feelings. To say he was confused was putting it mildly, he always thought that being an Uchiha made him better than others, that no one in his class could be better than him. It was this attitude that cause him to look down on Naruto and belittle him, to his way of thinking Naruto was just an orphan brat from a no name clan who didn't know his place. But the revelation that Naruto's parents were actually two of the greatest shinobi's the village has ever produce, and that Naruto was not as dead last as he would like for him to be immediately disabused him of this thought.

It had occurred to Sasuke that in terms of chakra Naruto could very well be as strong as a Chunin and as he grow older his chakra capacity would grow with him. If Naruto ever becomes an effective ninja, he could very well become the strongest ninja in the village just like his father before him. He had to get stronger, if he couldn't even surpass the dead last no matter who his parents were than how could he expect himself to be strong enough to stop him. He didn't care about Naruto's linage, he didn't care about the Kyubi, none of that mattered what mattered was how strong he was compared to Naruto.

But to say that Sasuke was confused was putting it mildly. For an unfathomable reason he simply could not explain, he couldn't stop thinking that Uzumaki Naruko was quite cute.

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Sakura laid on her bed her mind currently and understandably occupied by the two people who were the talk of the town, Naruto and Naruko. She had no idea what to think as it certainly puts a new spin on the so call failure and annoyance. She always seen the evidence of how Naruto was treated but it never seem to be a big deal until now. The more she thought about it the more it galled her to realize that she was no better than the bullies who use to bother her simply because of her forehead.

She would constantly make fun of him and hit him when all he wanted was to be her friend. It brought tears to her eyes as she realized how much she hurt him simply for... what? Why was she always treating Naruto that way, she had to think deeply to come up with an answer. Sakura was a smart girl and would be the smartest person in her class if not for Shikamaru and she realized the answer was several sources. It was mostly a combination of peer pressure and her devotion towards Sasuke.

Since Sasuke always looked down on Naruto she figured that she could garner his favor by treating Naruto as she has 'Was that right, was Sasuke always being mean to Naruto? Come to think of has Sasuke ever been nice to anyone?' These questions pulse through her head as she was coming to a startling conclusion concerning her crush.

Sakura new that she was going to have to reevaluate how she looked at people, particularly Sasuke. But one thing was for certain, she owed Naruto an apology.

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Shikamaru was a bonafide genius, but to look at him one would never notice considering that he is also the laziest person in Konoha. Yet that suited him just fine as to be seen as anything else would just be troublesome as far as he is concern. Despite his lazy nature Shikamaru loved puzzles and games that challenge the mind and the only puzzles challenging enough were often enough people. Naruto was one the most challenging he had ever come across. Considering the way people treated him and all the secrecy that surrounded him Naruto was indeed a suitable challenge for the young Nara.

At the time of the assembly Shikamaru already had an inkling of the truth the speech given by the Hokage merely confirmed it. Yet having the truth confirmed didn't ease his concern for Naruto. As he put the pieces together he was starting to get a broader understanding of Naruto and why he behaved the way he did. Needless to say this didn't place the citizens of Konoha in a good light as far as he was concern. Just to further confirm the truth he questioned Naruto after he happen by, and through that conversation he was able to see the pain on Naruto's face at the possibility of rejection.

He was also surprised (though not very) at meeting Naruto's clone twin sister Naruko, he couldn't help but say how so Naruto that was. Shikamaru may be lazy but he was far from heartless so in his own way he forged a friendship with the twins and said that he would support them.

As he, the twins, and Choji went their own way he couldn't help but think 'Being friends with those blondes is going to be so troublesome.' a small smile spread across his face 'But maybe it's worth it.'

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However not everyone was so accepting of Naruto's situation. Yamanaka Ino a fellow blonde classmate of Naruto's wasn't dealing so well knowing that he housed the demon that very nearly destroyed Konoha. Logic tried to convince her that there was no way that the dead-last loser was a demon. But fear and lack of understanding over ruled logic and convinced her to keep her distance from Naruto.

Choji's feelings towards Naruto was almost the exact opposite of Ino's. Choji had no belief what so ever that Naruto was the Kyubi; though it scared him that the Kyubi still exist he bore Naruto no ill will. Him and Naruto have hung out before a few times but never really got together as friends, he didn't know why. Maybe it's time I ask Naruto if he wants to hang out more, was Choji's current train of thought.

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Hinata couldn't help but think about Naruto the boy who she has admire since she first met him. He was her inspiration, all she strived to be. She knew that she was shy and had almost no confidence, but there was something about Naruto that made her want to better herself. She would always manage to gain just enough confidence to get near him but when it came to speaking her confidence plummets to near zero.

Though after hearing the truth about Naruto her admirations for the boy skyrocketed to the point one may call it love. To realize that Naruto had been a hero protecting Konoha since birth from the dreaded Kyubi no Kitsune was mind blowing for the young girl. And it irked her to no end that the citizens of Konoha would treat the very protector of Konoha in such a way, is there no justice? Hinata had found her resolve and decided that the next time she sees Naruto she will speak to him and hope he accepts her as a friend, perhaps more one day.

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Kiba couldn't care less about Naruto housing the Kyubi nor the fact that his father was the Yondaime, all that mattered was that he show Naruto how much better than him he was. Kiba like Sasuke often made claims of superiority, but he didn't say it in arrogance more as a confident challenge. By claiming he was better he was challenging others to prove him wrong. Since Naruto also tended to claim that he would be the strongest Kiba would take that as a challenge to prove him wrong. Kiba held no animosity towards Naruto but he would love to see how he would fair against Naruto's new Jutsu.

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Shino was of the Aburame clan which was considered the creepiest clan in Konoha. They were considered to be weird and freaky due both to their use of bugs and their air of mystery. Though the truth is that there is no great dark secret hidden within the clan's compounds, the Aburames merely kept to themselves. They have gained great control over their emotions and tended to let logic dictate their actions. Therefore it was only logical that the jailor of the Kyubi was indeed the jailor and not the demon incarnate.

Shino however was having a hard time controlling his emotions ever since that day. When she first walked through that door his heart beat in a way it never did before, and his blood rose to his cheeks. Uzumaki Naruko had captivated him in a way that he couldn't understand no matter how much logic he tried to interject. When she had gotten closer to ask to sit next to him he turned his head to stop her from seeing the blush on his face. He found himself unable to say anything other than 'whatever' which really isn't what he wanted to say.

Not knowing what else to do Shino decided that he would talk to his parents and have them help him understand what this strange feeling was.

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Meanwhile somewhere in the Land of Water snow gently drifted down on a bridge where a cold, starved child sat. He had dirty brown hair, and dull brown eyes, it was obvious that he has been living on the streets for a while. A tall man in a Shinobi outfit walks by his name Momochi Zabuza, he had bandages wrapped around part of his face and wore his hitai-ate sideways. He stops just a few steps past the boy; there was something about the child he couldn't quite explain, than something else caught his attention. Two guys nearby were going on and on about something that had happen in Konohagakure.

"It's true, he's supposed to be the son of the Yondaime Hokage and an Uzumaki." said the first man.

The second man responded with "No way, the Yondaime has been dead for 9 years and the Uzumaki's for even longer."

"Yeah but think about it, this is big stuff of course they are going to keep secrets. And if you really think that all the Uzumaki's would just disappear like that than your being stupid, and on top all that the brats a jinchuriki so you know he's got to be their ultimate weapon or something."

As the men walked away continuing to talk about the news from Konoha Zabuza couldn't help but ponder the tale. 'So Konoha has been keeping a few secrets I see, interesting though an Uzumaki, haven't heard that name in a while'. As he broke out of his musings he looked towards where the boy that caught his attention earlier was only to see that he was gone. He shrugged his shoulders and continued on to his previous destination. The boy however had grown tired of sitting on the bridge and begun walking in a direction that led to warmer weather.

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AN: Man I have been stuck having to take care of school work and so much other personal stuff that I am burned out. But despite all that I have manage to cook up another chapter for yah, and I bet you weren't expecting that last bit. So tell me what you think I really like those reviews as always I appreciate it.