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I DONT OWN NARUTO


Teuchi was the best ramen cook in Konoha. Hell! He was the only one! Cooking ramen was his talent. He had no trouble preparing ramen at fast speeds, especially when Naruto came around. But now, he was going at a speed he didn't even know he had!

"COME ON OLD MAN! MORE RAMEN!"

Well, I think we know who that was.

Naruto Uzumaki, Elite Jounin of Konoha, also known as the Yellow Flash, newly appointed leader of Team 7, having an eating contest with 2 fresh Genin. Toshiro and Daisuke were the ones that suggested the contest, with Naruto giving a shout of approval.

"Coming right up!" came the voice of Ayame. She was getting tired serving all this ramen, but it was fun to see three guys have an eating contest.

Finishing at almost the same time, the three immediately dove into another bowl. Losing was not an option. But with Naruto being bowls ahead, there was little hope for Toshiro and Daisuke.

Hinata, Hanabi, Akira and Mai could only gape at the display of these Shinobi. To the Genin, it was all too childish. Well Emi didn't see it as childish, especially with Naruto Uzumaki about to win.

"GO NARUTO-SAN GO!" she immediately began cheering for Naruto when the contest started, much to the disappointment of Daisuke. Weren't they supposed to be teammates? Hinata understood why, thinking back to when Emi said she 'likes' Naruto Uzumaki. Hinata would have to talk to her about that. Hanabi was trying not to laugh when Toshiro burped in Daisuke's face. Akira blushed and Mai smirked.

Well, all good things must come to an end. Daisuke apparently went past his limit; he fell back, groaning. Who knew overeating ramen can make that happen. Toshiro apparently reached his limit, he too fell back on the floor, hands rubbing his tummy. Naruto finished his bowl of Ramen and stood up and pointed victoriously at the 2 Genin.

"HA! TAKE THAT! I'M THE WINNER!"

The girls could only look on in amazement at the piles of ramen bowls that were next to Naruto. Hanabi counted 32 for Naruto, 21 for Toshiro, and 19 for Daisuke. Hanabi was still on number 1, as was the other girls.

Naruto stopped his victory dance and helped the boys up back onto their stools. Emi could only stare in awe at the Yellow Flash.

'Oh My Kami! He's so amazing!'

Toshiro and Daisuke could only sit with their heads down. They lost. To the Yellow Flash. At Eating Ramen. Somehow, that did not surprise them at all.

The bill was paid by Daisuke, after all, he did lose. And he didn't have much of a choice since Naruto and Toshiro bailed when the bill hit the counter. Daisuke was gonna have a hard time explaining what happened to his parents.

Hinata, Hanabi and Akira could only laugh while walking away from the ramen stand before separating and going home. Mai had left just after Naruto and Toshiro. Doesn't everybody try to get away from paying the bill these days... Emi squealed when Naruto left. Fangirl much?


HYUUGA COMPOUND


Hanabi had just finished tell her sister every detail of the Team Exercise, not leaving out her weird hyperactive sensei of course. Hinata had to stifle a giggle when Hanabi recalled Naruto looking oddly familiar.

Hanabi was about to ask her sister about the mystery boy with her this morning but she decided not to. She concluded that Hinata would tell her about it when she wants to. Hinata amd Hanabi made their way into their clan house and they both immediately went into separate showers.

After a very long shower, the girls were summoned by their father. Where they were now.

"Hanabi, how did the team exercise go?" Hanabi recognized something different about her father's voice, it sounded, gentler. Hiding her surprise, she proceeded and told him everything that happened.

"Congratulations on making Genin my daughter, the life of a ninja is never easy, always be alert and be careful" Hanabi could only blush and nod. Too much was happening for her to speak right now.

"Now Hinata, tell me about your team"Hinata explained everything about her team and how skilled they were for first time Genins. Hiashi only nodded and a plan was formulating in his mind.

"I wish you luck Hinata and hope you become a Leader like no other" He said towards his daughter.

Hiashi maybe didn't show it, but he was very proud of his daughters. He was sure that both of them would bring pride to the Hyuuga name. And now, getting back to the plan he was formulating.

"Very well. Hanabi, I would very much appreciate if you would invite your sensei to dinner. I would like to have a chat with him. Please fix an appropriate date." Hanabi nodded but was curious as to why her father wanted this. Hiashi continued.

"Hanabi, I am sure you remember that there was a boy with your sister earlier today." Hanabi's head shot up and Hinata blushed.

"Do not be alarmed. I am informing you that he is now courting Hinata. He has my permission of course. But do not worry, you will be meeting him in due time." Hanabi was beyond shocked! Her father had actually agreed to Hinata having a boyfriend?


THE NEXT DAY: MISSION ASSIGNMENTS ROOM


"Team 7, Capture Tora Mission Success" Iruka spoke proudly.

Toshiro was sure about one thing. He absolutely HATED cats! But he got some satisfaction after the cat was being smothered by this fat lady.

"Man! Sensei are you sure that's a cat! That thing was fast like hell!" Toshiro said looking at Naruto. Naruto just smiled. He remembered this mission. Back with Sasuke and Sakura and Kakashi-sensei, it was their sixth mission. He had a weird sense of déjà vu. What was even more ironic was that this was his team's sixth mission too.

"Toshiro, be quiet!" Akira whispered while nudging him in the ribs. Toshiro could on hide the pain through his gritted teeth. Hanabi just kept looking at her sensei. She couldn't shake the feeling of familiarity.

Iruka smiled at Naruto and remembered when Naruto had completed this mission. He picked up the D-Rank mission scroll and started speaking.

"Now for your next mission; Babysitting the Councilors son, Weedi-"

"Aw c'mon Iruka-sensei! Can't we get a better mission!" Toshiro shouted at the Academy Instructor. Iruka could only smile. This kid was so much like Naruto. Akira face-palmed and Hanabi actually agreed with Toshiro. Guess there was a first for everything huh…

Naruto just squinted his eyes at Toshiro. He too was getting bored.

"I'm sorry Toshiro-kun but you are just fresh Genin. You have to complete D-Rank missions in order to build the necessary experience for higher level missions" Iruka concluded.

"No offence sensei, but how in the world will I get experience buy babysitting some guy's kid!" Hanabi and Akira both agreed. Naruto just looked on while chuckling. Iruka had had it. This was what happened everyday and he was sick of it. They wanted a better mission, they'd have it.

"Well in that case, I would only assign you a low ranked C-rank mission." Toshiro's eyes gleamed with happiness. Hanabi and Akira were both surprised and Naruto just kept listening.

"That is, if your sensei thinks you're ready for one" There was no need to ask as Naruto nodded immediately. Iruka picked up a scroll and proceeded.

"Good. You're first C-Rank mission is to deliver supplies to the Konoha Border Patrols"


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