The Overlooked Prodigy

CH-6 Team 11

"Naruto" - Person Talking

'Naruto' - Person Thinking

"Naruto" - Summons/Biju talking

"Naruto" - Summons/Biju thinking

"Shadow Clone Jutsu" - Jutsu

(Author's Note)

FLASHBACK NO JUTSU

(TIME SKIP)

S/O to akira08 for being the first to guess Team 11's sensei!

(3 Hours Later….)

Team 11 and Team 7 were impatiently waiting for their sensei. Everyone else had already left, except those 2 teams. Naruto had already expected Kakashi to be late, but he had no idea who could be their sensei. Yakumo had quickly started talking to Sasuke, much to the annoyance of Sakura. Sai was just sitting at a desk, deeply thinking. Therefore Naruto had no one to ask. Naruto assumed it was just some new guy Kakashi had convinced to be late, or maybe a friend?

Naruto sighed as he watched the clock tick.

Then suddenly the door opened revealing…

(Earlier in the Week)

The Third Hokage had just finished putting together another team.

"It seems like we're gonna have the second generation of the Ino-Shika-Cho formation." thought Hiruzen as he looked at Shikamaru, Ino, and Choji, "Asuma seems like a nice choice. He would definitely get along with Shikamaru."

Then Hiruzen looked at the last and final team. He looked at the girl of the team, "Yakumo Kurama, heiress to the Kurama Clan. I'm glad Minato made the right choice of letting her pursue a ninja career."

Hiruzen then took his gaze towards the "Root dropout". As Danzo had stated. Hiruzen couldn't help but feel like his old friend was up to something, "To think Danzo would let a boy with so much potential fall through his hands. Just cause he didn't have enough loyalty toward him alone. If that was the case he would of killed him in an instant. Something just doesn't add up."

"Finally Naruto…." Hiruzen stared at the picture of the blue eyed red head. "How I would give my left arm to have you as cheerful as you used to be. Always smiles wherever you go. Though you haven't changed much around your friends, I can see the pain when you're all alone….Its shame that Minato's only mistake, would be such a terrible one."

The Third Hokage just rubbed his temple, "I'm not sure if putting Sai with Naruto was the best choice. It could be exactly what Danzo wants, but I can't risk putting him with any of the other clan heirs. Especially since none of them are as talented as young Naruto. As well Yakumo has her abilities sealed, so she has no use to Danzo. The only risk is Naruto's sharingan…."

The Third Hokage then took out a file of possible Jonin-Senseis. "None of these will do. I need someone that will not only connect with them, but keep a close eye on them. The only one that matches is Kakashi, though I already put him with Team 7. He's better suited with handling Sasuke and Mito's issues. Maybe…."

Hiruzen then signaled an ANBU stationed in the corner of his room. The ANBU left his hiding spot, and kneeled in front of the Third Hokage. "Lord Third, what's your request."

"I need you to get me….Tenzo." replied Hiruzen. "Yes, he will do perfectly. He will keep a good eye on Sai, being a former Root possibly even get him to open up. As well I could see him getting along with Naruto, being friends with Kakashi. As for Yakumo he could help with her seal, since he does carry the cells of the First Hokage. May she lose control, he could use the First Hokage's seal to reseal it. It isn't as powerful, but were not trying to keep a tailed beast at bay. Just that inner monster, which is an overkill since the seal is meant for tailed beasts. Tenzo will do just fine, or should I give him an actual name? Hmm how about….Yamato. That will do just fine."

(Minutes before Yamato entered the room)

"Sempai, are you sure it's a good idea arriving 3 hours late?" asked Yamato.

"Meh, probably not but its always quite entertaining to watch." replied Kakashi.

Yamato just sweatdropped, "Why, did I agree to this….My team right now is probably furious. Now I have to deal with a bunch of angry brats. By the way who's on your team?"

"I don't know I was late to the meeting, so I missed out on who was on my squad." Yamato formed a even bigger sweat drop. "I just know I'm taking team 7.I'm assuming I'll probably get Naruto since I asked for him. As well the Uchiha. "

Yamato just sighed and shook his head, "You wrong I'm getting Naruto Uzumaki."

Kakashi stopped right in his tracks, "What!? Then who am I getting!?"

"Never seen Kakashi get so loud." thought Yamato. "Umm I think Sasuke Uchiha, Mito Namikaze, and Sakura….Haruno?"

Kakashi's shoulders slumped a little, "I was really hoping to get Naruto, the kid sure is something. As well I took quite a liking to him, not to mention I really wanted to teach sensei's son. You maybe….wanna switch teams?" Kakashi rubbed the back of his head, "Look at that me asking you for a favor. It seems you're no longer my subordinate."

Yamato shook his head furiously, "No...No….No. Your sweet talking won't help you this time. I have direct orders from the Third to look after this team. Even if I did switch with you, he'll intervene and switch them."

Kakashi raised an eyebrow, "Direct orders from the Third Hokage? What's so important about his team. I know Naruto is the hokage's son, but to specifically have Tenzo take on a team. No, that can't be it."

"What's so special about the team? If you have to be their sensei, Tenzo." asked Kakashi.

"Don't call me that! It's Yamato now! As for why, I can't tell you all the details, but it has to do with every single member. The team has problems left and right. " replied Yamato, "Well, according to the Third Hokage."

Kakashi just gave Yamato a small without uttering a word, they reached the door at last.

(Present)

Naruto watched as Kakashi walked in with a brown haired man, and a type of facemask? He wore the usual Jonin attire of Konoha, just like Kakashi.

"Team 7?" asked Kakashi. Then Mito, Sasuke, and Sakura stood up. "Meet me on the roof in 5 minutes!"Then a cover a smoke covered him, and he disappeared.

Sasuke grunted as he walked out the door with Sakura and Mito. After they had left, they had left Yakumo, Sai, and Naruto alone with Yamato.

"So, you're our sensei?" asked Naruto, "Who are you?"

"I'll explain that at training ground 4. Now you have 10 minutes to get there, or you won't become ninjas." said Yamato and disappeared in a Shunshin.

Yakumo and Sai were just about to run, when Naruto shouted to them, "Just grab my hand."

Yakumo blushed as she grabbed Naruto's hand, and Sai was just confused, "Is this how teammates are suppose to run?"

"No you idiot." replied Naruto as he formed a one handed sign, and they disappeared in a swirl of leaves.

(Training ground 4)

Yakumo arrived in his Shunshin. He got to the nearest tree and sat down. He believed he had a few minutes of relaxation, until his genin team got there. Boy, was he wrong. Not moments after he sat down a swirl of leaves appeared in front of him. Then as the leaves disappeared his 3 genin were in front of him.

"Impressive, one of them must know the Shunshin as well. Not to mention he was thoughtful enough to give his comrades a ride. Probably Naruto since he was trained by Shunshin Shisui. This team should have no problems passing Kakashi's bell test. " Thought Yamato as he gave his genin team a better look, "As well all three of them look like seriously wanting to be ninjas. Not some brats that don't even know what their doing. Maybe this won't be so bad."

"Seems you guys are pretty quick. Alright let's start with introductions. State things like name, likes, dislikes, hobbies, and dreams. As well anything useful that may come to mind." stated Yamato.

"Why, dont you go first sensei?" asked Yakumo.

"Alright." said Yamato, " My name is Yamato. What I like and dislike is none of your business. Umm hobbies…..I guess I really like to study architecture, and planting. As for dreams…..I guess maybe starting a family some day."

Naruto and Yakumo sweatdropped, "What a boring guy. Is this suppose to be our sensei?"

Sai just gave his neutral face, and replied, "I guess I'll go next. I like to train, draw, and protect Konoha. I dislike traitors. As for hobbies I paint and draw. As for dreams…..I guess I really don't have one. As for anything useful to mention I use a special type of ninjutsu based on ink drawings."

"Drawing ninjutsu? Interesting." thought Naruto

"Drawing ninjutsu? Maybe he could help me with my drawing genjutsu!" wondered Yakumo as she begun to wonder off.

"So, this is the special ability that the Third spoke of. To think that this boy could of thought of something so ingenious. He's right to be suspicious of Danzo." concluded Yamato.

"I guess I'll go next. My Name's Yakumo Kurama. I like to paint and draw too. I also like my clan, and genjutsu. As for dislikes I hate people who put down others. My hobbies would include drawing, painting, and polishing my genjutsu skills. My dream for the future would be to be the strongest genjutsu user ever seen in my clan. To restore my clan's former glory in the arts of genjutsu. As for useful things to mention I have a special kekkei genkai, which works with genjutsu."

Sai and Naruto already knew most of this, for different reasons. It was Yamato who had been left with any thoughts. "So, I'm guessing she is unaware of the sealed monster in her conscious. That may be a problem, if the Fourth Hokage's seal breaks…..Though the third reassured me it was very unlikely."

"I guess I'm last. My name's Naruto Uzumaki. I like my little sister Haruka, ninjutsu, genjutsu, kenjutsu,my….family and my Uchiha family. I dislike people who take people for granted, people who put other's dreams down, and a certain man. My hobbies include polishing my skills, and hanging out with my friends. As for dreams for the future….to one day have a family of my own, as well to help my younger sister achieve her dreams. As for any special abilities I have, I wouldn't like to show you. But since you have shown me yours I will do the same." Naruto closed his eyes, and reopened them showing everyone his sharingan.

"So, these are the eyes that Lord Danzo/Third Hokage spoke of." Thought both Sai and Yamato.

"I thought I was seeing things earlier. Is that how he beat Kurenai-sensei?" pondered Yakumo.

"These are my Sharingan. The doujutsu once exclusive to only the Uchiha and Namikaze clan. Now as well included in the Uzumaki." stated Naruto. Sai and Yakumo were about to ask questions before Yamato interrupted.

"You guys all seem like an impressive bunch. Now it's time to test you." said Yamato as he pulled out two bells.

"Test us?" asked Yakumo.

"Yes, Yakumo you didn't really think you would become a genin without an actual combat test?" asked Yamato.

Yakumo looked at her two teammates. Seeing that they weren't a bit surprised, "Man, I must be like the weakest here…."

"The test I'm gonna give you include these two bells. The bells will be tied to my waist. The objective of the test is to get a bell before who fail will be sent back to the academy. So, that means you have about 3 hours?" declared Yamato.

"Sensei, there is only two bells." pointed out Sai.

"Yes, you see I will only be taking on 2 of you. So, that means one of you will definitely be going back to the academy." answered Yamato.

"This test….something is wrong. 3 man team? No, that's never happened before. So, that means the test is suppose to divide us. Clever, too bad I already saw through it, no sharingan needed." summed up Naruto.

"Only 2!? I'm so not gonna pass. Naruto is insanely strong, and Sai is probably strong too." worried Yakumo.

"My mission is to watch Naruto. So, that means that Yakumo will have to go….but I'll let things roll its course. Naruto did say he never abandons a comrade. Let's see what that is all about." thought Sai.

"So, let the test….BEGIN!" shouted Yamato. Yamato watched as all three students jumped away hiding from sight.

Yamato looked around the clearing. "Their good at hiding, I'll give them that….but I placed some seeds on them before they took off."

Yamato closed his eyes and concentrated, "One is hiding in a bush at 4 o'clock. The other is hiding in a tree at 9 o'clock. The last is….on my vest?"

Yamato then opened his eyes, and put his hands in a ram seal and mouthed, "KAI"

Yamato then watched as a pair of Sharingan Eyes appeared for a brief second, and indeed there was a seed attached to his jounin vest. "But….when? It couldn't of been then?"

Yamato then remembered when Naruto first showed his Sharingan minutes ago.

Yamato smiled, "Interesting indeed Kakashi."

Then suddenly the redhead appeared before him. Naruto pulled up his sleeve to reveal some type of bandaged watched with interest as Naruto put a little chakra in it. An orange handled sword with a Leaf crest on it appeared. The sword had a black blade with an orange line going through the middle. The line finished at the end forming an Uzumaki swirl.

"Nice sword you go there, but attacking like you have will do you no good. To have avoided the seeds earlier was impressive. Doing this not so much." spoke Yamato.

"Sometimes I like to mix things up. How about we begin." shouted Naruto as he disappeared in a blur. Appearing behind Yamato he slashed his sword through the air. Yamato bit surprised by speed, was still able to unsheathed his tanto and blocked his strike. Naruto then pressed the attack. Yamato didn't want to admit it, but this kid was giving him trouble. "This kid is so fast. His attacks aren't strong, but they are quick. Add his sharingan in the mix, and he's practically impossible to counter."

Naruto then with one hand pulled out some shuriken and chucked them at his head. Forcing Yamato to use his Tanto to block them. Meanwhile Naruto used his sword in the other hand to swipe at the bells. Yamato seeing what Naruto planned backed away just enough to dodge the strike. Yet, as he watched the blade miss him by at least 3 inches, he suddenly felt a deep cut in his thigh. Jumping away from Naruto he examined his leg, "There is no way his sword got me. I saw it miss by at least 3 inches. He didn't place any genjutsu. How?"

Though before he could finish his thoughts, Naruto once again went for the strike. Yamato rose his tanto to block the strike. As the blades collided he finally noticed the blue chakra surrounding the sword. Then his tanto broke in half. Yamato was able to dodge the blade once again, and jump to a tree branch, "Wind Chakra? Such a rarity here in Konoha, took me a while to figure it out. Must say you have quite the control over it."

"Why don't I show you how much control I really have." retorted Naruto as he inhaled a bunch of air, while simultaneously going through a series of hand seals. Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere.

Naruto then exhaled several small blasts of air all gunning for Yamato. Naruto watched as every single one hit Yamato. Then Yamato fell out of the tree.

Naruto's eyes widen, "Did I kill him?"

Naruto rushed to check out on his sensei. As he got there, he saw what looked like a wooden clone?

"Wood clone? I thought only the First Hokage could do that!" thought Naruto.

Then suddenly a bunch of wooden stakes appeared from the ground. Naruto was tied down to the grown. Then Yamato appeared.

"I must say you're quite talented. To have defeated my wood clone. Though it was only a wood clone. I guess that tells you everything." said Yamato with a smirk.

Naruto then smiled, "I guess it does.….that my clone is better than yours."

Then Naruto poofed into a cloud of smoke.

Yamato's eyes widen. "A Shadow Clone?!"

(WITH Naruto, Yakumo, and Sai)

As Naruto had sent his clone to distract Yamato, he was able to locate both Yakumo and Sai. After some convincing they were quite the distance away from the little battle.

"What do you want Naruto? This is suppose to be an every man for themselves." said Sai.

"Is it really? Think about it guys, 3 man team? I've never heard of one before. This is obviously some test underneath another test." answered Naruto.

Then a light bulb switched on in Yakumo's head, "You're right! There is no way they would send just one of us back. This is probably some teamwork test."

"And if it's not?" asked Sai testing Naruto's determination.

"Then I'll give you two the bells. I'll probably find some way back in, I am the son of the Fourth Hokage after all. Even though I don't like it, it does comes with some benefits." said Naruto.

"Fine" replied Sai.

Then Naruto's eyes widen, "Guys, our sensei can use Mokuton!"

Sai's expression went in shock, 'Mokuton? Isn't this the guy the person Danzo mentioned long ago? The experiment…."

"Mokuton?" asked Yakumo.

Naruto couldn't believe it, "How do you not know about Mokuton! It's like the signature jutsu of First Hokage! He was the only one believed to wield such power, but it seems there is another."

Yakumo gasped having remembered about the First Hokage's wood style. At that instant she realized how powerful their sensei could actually be, "Wait! How do you know that?"

"Shadow clones….I created one with half my chakra and sent him to stall Yamato-sensei. The clone was just destroyed, so I received all his memories." explained Naruto.

"That means we don't have much time. We have to come up with a plan." added in Sai.

Yakumo nodded at all this information. "So,what's the plan?"

"Sai could you give me an example of this jutsu of yours?" asked Naruto.

Sai nodded, as he pulled out a scroll and ink brush. He then proceeded to press on the side of the scroll, and a little container of ink popped out. Getting some ink he opened the scroll, and begun to draw. Drawing a small bird, he then weaved a few hand signs, Ninja Art: Super Beasts Scroll. Then the small bird came to life.

"I can do larger birds, lions, tigers, snakes, and rats. I plan on creating more but that's about it for now." explained Sai.

"I see….how about your genjutsu Yakumo?" asked Naruto.

"I have a couple, but I'm only comfortable using about 6 of them in battle. I have Tree Binding Death, Death Mirage Jutsu, False Surroundings Technique, Burning Coffin, Hidden Smoke and Dissolving Leaf Genjutsu." replied Yakumo.

"Dissolving Leaf Genjutsu? Hidden Smoke? Burning Coffin?" asked Naruto, "I've never heard of these techniques.

"Well….I created these three. You see Dissolving Leaf Genjutsu is just a swarm of leaves that surround you, and I dissolve in the leaves. Attacking you when I please. As for hidden smoke it's about the same, but you believe you are on fire. As for burning coffin I put you under the illusion that you have been buried alive, and the inside of the coffin caught fire. With this genjutsu I use my kekkei genkai, to force you to believe its actually real. So, if you don't snap out it, I can literally burn you alive." explained Yakumo.

"Amazing….I have only created like one genjutsu, but it's not exactly original. Not like yours anyway." admitted Naruto.

"I also have to admit thats quite a feat, expected from one of the Kurama clan. Though how good is your taijutsu and ninjutsu." asked Sai.

Yakumo then put her head down, "About average."

"If were gonna be comrades you should really focus on all aspects of the ninja. If you are unable to use genjutsu you will be forced to rely on your other skills. Not trying to be mean, but I'm just stating facts." said Sai.

"He's right, but don't let it put you down. Your extraordinary with genjutsu, and that's exactly why were gonna get those bells. Here's the plan." said Naruto, and then he begun to explain the plan to his two teammates

(WIth Yamato)

Yamato couldn't believe he was outwitted by a genin. Not to mention that the others had found the seeds, and gotten rid of them. "They're gonna have to come to me eventually. I guess I just have to walk around."

Yamato picked a random trial and begun walking down it. As he walked by he couldn't help but notice a beautiful red oak,"What a rare tree inside a training ground"

Having admired it enough he continued to walk. Then he saw another one not to far alone, "Strange."

Ignoring the tree he kept walking, after a while he came upon the same tree once again. Then he finally noticed, "Genjutsu….it seems Yakumo has decided to play."

"Kai" shouted Yamato, and the genjutsu disappeared, "That was well disguised Yakumo, but your gonna have to do something different to get a bell."

He then saw as Yakumo dropped from a tree to his left. Believing she would engage, he took his stance. Then suddenly Yakumo fled to the opposite direction.

"You're not going anywhere." then Yamato chased after her. Then suddenly she jumped to the trees. About to jump after her, he suddenly heard a loud roar. Looking to his right he saw an ink Tiger.

"This must be Sai's jutsus. That means their working together." concluded Yamato as he flashed through some hand signs, Water Release: Water Bowl. Then a jet of water exploded from his hand destroying the ink beasts.

"Now…."

Then Naruto jumped from the tree lines, Water Release: Wild Water Wave . Naruto then shot a stream of water from his mouth. Yamato dodged to the side avoiding the blast. Then suddenly Sai appeared and attacked him with some Kunai. Yamato pulling out his own they clashed. Then Naruto used his Leaf Shunshin to quickly attack Yamato. Yamato was suddenly put on the defensive. Being attack by both Naruto and Sai's attacks, he failed to noticed that Naruto was purposely swarming the air with leaves.

Yakumo watched from the tree, "Perfect Naruto. Now it's my turn." Demonic Illusion: Dissolving Leaf Genjutsu.Then Yakumo disappeared into the swirl of leaves.

As Naruto and Sai pressed the attack, Naruto was trying to make eye contact. "He's purposely avoiding my eye contact. I guess its time to use that jutsu."

Unsealing his sword once more, he pressed some chakra on it. Then the Uzumaki swirl on the end glowed a little. He then sliced the sword right in front of him. Making sure he looked at the Crest. "Now Yakumo!"

Then with his sharingan he was able to notice Yakumo swipe the bells. "Sai back away now!"

Then they retreated about 20 feet back. Yakumo dropping the genjutsu appeared at their side. "It's over sensei."

Yamato looked at his waist, and saw that he still had his bells, 'I don't know what you mean. I still have my bells."

"Do you sensei?" asked Naruto. Yamato not wanting to believing it looked down back at his waist. Dispelling the genjutsu he saw his bells were gone, "How? We never made eye contact. As well you didn't make any hand signs."

The Yakumo and Naruto smiled, while Sai gave the best he could. "It was actually me who stole them sensei!" exclaimed Yakumo as she pulled out the two bells, "You see when Naruto used his Leaf ShunshinI hid in the leaves using a genjutsu. Then Naruto placed a genjutsu on you, and I stole the bells." explained Yakumo.

"You see Sensei I have more than one way to cast a Sharingan Genjutsu. The end of my sword here has a seal I created. A seal which connects my line of vision with it, so the moment you looked at it. It was the same as looking into my eyes." explained Naruto.

"Incredible. I don't know about the other two but Naruto is easily Chunin level." thought Yamato.

"Impressive you three, though who gets the bells? I did say only two would pass." pointed out Yamato.

Surprising it was Sai who acted. Grabbing the two bells he threw then back at Yamato, "You see sensei in this team we don't abandon a comrade. Isn't that right Naruto?"

Naruto smiled, "Maybe he wouldn't be too bad."

"That's right!" exclaimed Yakumo.

"Either all of us or none of us." stated Naruto.

Yamato smiled, "Well, you guys….fail."

"WHAT!" shouted Naruto and Yakumo. Sai's smile disappeared.

Yamato then crackled up, "I'm kidding guys! You pass with flying colors! You showed great teamwork, and skill. Each one of you guys. I'm guessing you guys already figured out the test. So, we are now officially Team 11!"

"Why you!" seethed Naruto.

"Meet me here tomorrow for our first mission! 7 o'clock sharp!" Then Yamato disappeared in hisshunshin.

"So, were know officially team? How about we go celebrate?" asked Naruto. Yakumo gave Naruto a nod and smiled.

Sai gave them a confused look, "Celebrate? All we did was pass a Genin test."

Naruto sighed, "Team bonding Sai. We're practically family now, and family….well should celebrate important things such as this. So come on, but I ain't buying for everyone."

"Your so cheap Naruto." said Yakumo, "Only when it comes to Haruka you pay."

Naruto stuck his tongue out and began to walk towards the village, and Yakumo followed behind. After a couple of feet they noticed Sai hadn't moved an inch.

"Family….." pondered Sai.

"Are you coming? If your gonna be picky about paying Yakumo will cover you." spoke out Naruto.

Yakumo's eye twitched, and then she punched Naruto in the shoulder, "Hey! Stop being so cheap! You can pay yourself!"

"Ironic that you're calling me cheap when you don't wanna pay yourself!" pointed out Naruto.

Yakumo crossed her arms, "Fine, I'll show you that the Kurama clan isn't some…."

Naruto also developed a twitch on his eyebrow, "Why you…."

"Guys it wasn't about the money. I just got lost in my own thoughts."interrupted Sai.

"Fine, lets go." said Naruto as they all begun walking to town. As they made their way their Naruto and Yakumo broke into another argument.

"Ramen!" exclaimed Naruto.

"Dango!" shouted back Yakumo.

Sai watched with curiosity as they two bickered at each other, "Is this how family interacts? A lot of bickering if you ask me. "

"Alright, we'll eat dango today, but next time it is Ramen!" said Naruto in defeat.

Yakumo smiled and put her arms around Naruto and Sai's necks, "HA! I win! Dango it is! Every had it Sai?"

Sai shook his head, "It's rather unhealthy so I try to not eat it."

Yakumo looked at Sai with horror, "Well, you're missing out on the food of gods! Don't worry I'll save you from your misery!"

Grabbing Naruto and Sai's hands she raced to the closet dango shop. Sai looked at their holding hands, "Family"

(With Yamato)

Yamato shunshined into the Third Hokage's office, "Team 11 pass."

The Third Hokage smiled, "As expected. What do think of your new squad?"

Yamato looked into the eyes of the Third Hokage, "They're a very talented squad. Especially Naruto, he took me by surprise a couple times. Though Lord Third, do you really think I'm fit to be a Jonin-Sensei?"

Third Hokage gave him a hearty chuckle. Pulling out his pipe he lit it up. Taking a long puff, "I thought the same when I first became a Sensei too. Even though I wished Orochimaru would of turned out a bit different, I did end up teaching the Legendary Sannin. Who knows you might do the same."

Yakumo gave him a nod, "Thank you Lord Third. You've cleared any doubts I had. I'm just a bit nervous."

"Its perfectly fine, being nervous means you care about actually doing a good job. Anything else Yamato?" asked Hiruzen.

The Mokuton user shook his head, "That will be all Lord Third." and he proceeded to walk out of the room. As he left the building he noticed Kakashi standing at the exit.

"You need something Kakashi?" asked Yamato.

Kakashi shrug his shoulders, "Curious about your team. Did they pass?"

Yamato gave a smile and shook his head, "Yes, I now know why you wanted Naruto. A very talented kid isn't he? Natural leader, an excellent tactician, and a very talented ninja overall."

Kakashi shook his head, "That's not why."

Yamato gave him a questioning look, "Then why?"

Kakashi looked up to the sky, "Obito….", "Yamato you may no longer be my subordinate, but you still got tons to learn." Looking back down at Yamato. " I really wanted him because he shares the same ninja way as me. The ninja way of never abandoning a comrade. That's what I look into a team, and why I haven't passed a team. Maybe this time will be different, I'll just have to wait until tomorrow.

Yamato nodded at his old captain's response, then he smiled, "So, you know consider me your equal then?"

Kakashi gave him an eye smile, "Not really…." Yamato deadpanned, "...but you're getting closer."

(Next Morning)

"UGHH! Why can't we do something more interesting. This is like our 3rd D-rank mission this morning!" complained Naruto.

Naruto, Sai, and Yakumo currently had trash bags tied to their back, as they picked trash out of the small stream. While Yamato was sitting on a Tree Branch sharpening his Kunai, "Well, Naruto if you guys didn't do these so quickly, then maybe you wouldn't have to do as much. As well I don't see why you're complaining. The more D-ranks you complete the closer you get to an actual C-Rank. At this rate you might get your first in 1 month?"

"WHAT?" shouted both Naruto and Yakumo. Sai didn't complain since he lived with the belief that a mission should be completed no matter what.

Yamato laughed at them, "You're actually lucky you haven't had to chase the cat, Tora. I heard it takes most experienced genin teams at least a half-hour to find it, and an hour chasing it."

Naruto clenched his fist, "What!? No cat scares me! Next time that mission is available we're taking it!"

"Naruto don't get so excited. This is like our 3rd mission today, and it isn't even noon. If you keep challenging every hard mission Yamato-sensei mentions. We will be here all day!" lectured Yakumo.

"Whiskers you should listen to 's right we shouldn't be exhausting ourselves on D-Rank missions." said Sai.

Naruto's eye twitched, "Whiskers? WHY ARE YOU CALLING ME THAT? Did Sasuke tell you to?"

Sai shook his head, as he pulled out a small book, "I read that friends usually give each other nicknames. So, I decided to give you one, and I came up with Whiskers. Though I haven't came up with one for Yakumo, and Yamato-sensei. Maybe Ugly and Wood Freak!" answered Sai. Then his face went flying into the water.

"CALL ME UGLY AGAIN, AND I'LL KILL YOU!" yelled Yakumo.

Sai resurfaced, "If you don't like it I can come up with something else. How about flat-"

Suddenly Naruto covered his mouth, "Haha, Sai I think you should really stop giving nicknames. I don't think flat-, I mean Yakumo will appreciate it."

"What were you gonna call me Naruto?"asked Yakumo as her voice took a deadly sweeten turn.

Naruto shook his hands in the air, "Nothing I swear!"

"Thought so." and Yakumo returned to work.

Naruto wiped the sweat from his forehead, "This is gonna be a long month."

(ONE MONTH LATER)

Team 11 were patiently waiting outside of the door. Naruto was making a seal design in his notebook, Yakumo was drawing in her sketchbook, and Sai was reading a book Understanding Your Friend's Emotions.

Their Sensei,Yamato, was just chatting with some jonin with big bushy eyebrows.

Then they heard the 4th Hokage call them in, "TEAM 11 come in."

Team 11 walked in the room, and stood single filed in front the 4th Hokage, and the Chunin helping him. The Fourth Hokage's eyes darted from right to left. Starting with Yamato, and ending with Naruto. His eyes paused on Naruto for a second longer before he talked,

"41 D-Rank missions in 1 month. Impressive record, we usually don't hand out a C-Rank mission until at least 2 months, but I'll make an exception." stated Minato. Grabbing a scroll he tossed it to Yamato, "Your mission is simple you will back up, and escort a Taki Jonin back to Takigakure. There should be no threats, but this Jonin is the Son of the Leader of Taki."

Minato then yelled, "Let him in!"

Naruto and the rest of his team turned around. A man wearing grey pants, a green shirt,ninja scandals walked in. As Naruto took a better look at the man he noticed he had long brown hair, and he was wearing the Taki forehead protector.

"Hello, Shibuki. This is Team 11, they will be your escort." explained Minato to Shibuki.

Yamato took the opportunity to introduce his team, "I'm Yamato, the leader of team 11. The rest here are, from right to left, Yakumo, Sai, and Naruto."

Shibuki nodded, "The name is Shibuki. A pleasure to meet you. When do we leave Lord Hokage?"

"Tomorrow at 7 a.m seem fine? Team 11 will meet up with you at the Front Gate. It should only be a day's travel." replied Minato.

Shibuki nervously replied, "It's fine." and he with that he left the room.

"A bit nervous isn't he?" asked Yamato.

"Yes he is, but I've heard the boy can pull his own when needed." said The 4th Hokage, "You are now dismissed, remember be at the Gates no later than 6:30 a.m. This will be your first C-Rank so be careful."

"Hai!" replied Team 11. Then one by one Team 11 walked out of the room. Though before Naruto walked out Minato spoke out, "Naruto could you stay a minute."

Naruto stiffened but did what he was told to. After Yakumo gave him a reassuring smile, and left. Naruto was left alone with Minato.

"Be careful out there. I know you don't usually take my advice, but take this one. Don't do everything on your own, you have your comrades after all." spoke Minato, "As well you might want to tell your mother you're leaving. Don't want to get her angry."

"Is he trying to say a joke?" Naruto chuckled mentally but wasn't gonna chuckle in front of his Father. "Okay, is that all?"

Minato grabbed something from his pocket, and chucked it at Naruto as fast as he could. Naruto not evening flinching grabbed it.

"Your Kunai?" asked Naruto.

"In case things get too out of hand. Then use this as a last resort. I'll be there in a flash." explained the Fourth Hokage.

Naruto turned around and begun walking out, " You should really drop the flash pun, they've seem to of lost their zap."

After Naruto had gone Minato started chuckling to himself, "Naruto, the only person I know that would use my pun against me."

(With Naruto)

Naruto was walking down the road, just walking randomly. He knew he would have to get home soon, but his mind kept bringing him back to the Kunai. "What exactly is he trying to do? Does he do the same with Mito? Talking about Mito I really haven't seen her. I guess she's too busy with her team. Sasuke did say that Kakashi was making them do the longest D-Ranks."

Naruto then felt something jump on his back.

"Big Brother Naruto!" shouted Haruka. "Carry me back to the Orphanage!"

Naruto shook his head and grabbed her off his back, "You really shouldn't be so lazy Haruka, or else your gonna die when the academy begins physical training."

Haruka stuck her tongue out, "Whatever, the academy is soooo easy! Its just the dumb history learning I don't like! Though Iruka-sensei is kind of cool."

Naruto agreed, "Yeah I really liked him, he always treated me the same as everyone else. He didn't care if you were the Hokage's son or just an orphan."

"Who cares about that! I'm talking about how he always makes things so interesting. He actually takes us outside and stufff! Not like other teachers, were we sit inside all day." exclaimed Haruka

Naruto shook his head, "You'll understand when you're older."

"Hey I'm grown up!" pouted Haruka.

Naruto just laughed at her pout. Running his finger through her hair, "If you're so grown up I guess I can't really take you out for ice-cream. It's bad for you anyways…."

"NO! I was kidding big brother! Let's go get some ice-cream!" spoke Haruka as her eyes lit up.

Naruto pinched her nose, "Not today I have my first C-Rank mission tomorrow, and I'll be leaving early."

"But brotherrrrrr….You're always busy! You don't take me out as much….." said Haruka as her smile faded.

Naruto also frowned at her little sister's dilemma, "She's right I've been so focused on getting an actual mission, I've spent less time with her."

"Maybe….I can be a little late tomorrow." said Naruto as he rubbed his chin. Haruka's eyes lit up, "Really!?"

Naruto nodded as he grabbed Haruka and put her on his shoulders. "Since, I'll be gone for a few days. Why don't we make it a triple scoop?"

Haruka clapped her hands, "Yes! Then we can have a contest who can finish faster. Then the loser has to do a dare!"

Naruto then listened to Haruka state a list of dares Naruto would have to do. Naruto just chuckled at how ridiculous each one was. Naruto and Haruka walked towards their favorite Ice-Cream stand, they failed to notice a blond watching them. Her blue eyes watching every single interaction between the two. Mito couldn't help but really envy the girl, and she couldn't understand why.

Sorry it took a bit longer. I'll try to make the next chapter quicker!

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I was thinking of giving Naruto a new Mangekyo Sharingan technique, but the first one he uses won't be.

I would prefer it to be a type of genjutsu. I have though about one, but I feel like it would make him too OP.

Name:Tóketsu

Classified:Ninjutsu/Genjutsu?

Tóketsu is similar to Itachi's Tsukuyomi. Itachi's technique will stop time and control space mentally. Tóketsu is kind of the opposite. It won't stop time, but it will allow the user to control space. For example; their is a kunai heading for them. They can cast this genjutsu over it freezing space, and allowing only them to move. Though it won't stop everything, just anything caught in the area of the genjutsu. As well they can control what will freeze. This technique will even stop dust from moving.

Risks:Burns through chakra quickly, and will only last a few seconds. People caught under it can still see,sense,hear,and smell. They just won't be able to move.

^^^This is just a brief example, but I wanted to know what you all thought.

Think you have something better? Or something to add to the technique? comment, or PM me ASAP!