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Chapter Seven
Satsuki's hands glow green as she places them on the arm of her old teammate.
"When I said I thought you had your own genin team, I didn't think it'd be my assistants younger brother's," Satsuki mutters.
Zen chuckles sheepishly, "I didn't know you talked about me...or even thought of me."
Satsuki gives him a deadpan stare before snapping his bone into place, Zen doesn't even blink, having had a high tolerance for pain even as a genin.
The twenty nine year old Jounin Sensei had pure white hair with shaggy bangs hanging just over his dark brown eyes, his pale skin stood out drastically against his all black attire.
"How's the retired life treating you then?" Zen asks stretching the newly healed arm out, "Fine, and you?"
"Genin are a pain in the butt, but it's always amazing to watch them grow into ninja and watch them become who they are meant to be," Zen says with a calm smile.
"I see your the same as usual, have you talked to Kuro lately?" Satsuki asks.
"Kuro's team has been really busy lately, he was recently promoted to Anbu Captain," Zen explains, "How are the kids? I heard you took in two kids a few years back."
"You only just heard this?" Satsuki asks, staring at him incredulously. She was sure that most of the village knew after seeing her walking around with Naruto the first day, and after Anko found out.
"Of course not, I've known for awhile, I just haven't had the time to talk to you," Zen states.
Satsuki smirks, "What happened to the kid who used to snap at me every five seconds?"
Zen smiles faintly in remembrance of their years as a team, "He's grown up, and wants to apologize for his behavior."
"I forgive you, what happened to your arm anyways?" Satsuki asks.
Zen smiles sheepishly, "Hiro has a very strong kick."
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Sasuke and Naruto stare unimpressed at the white haired Jounin who awkwardly stood beside Satsuki who was watching in amusement.
"This is one of your teammates?" Sasuke asks.
"What did you think he looked like?" Satsuki asks.
"I thought he'd be more exciting, not plain," Naruto says.
Zen frowns, "Hey! Hurtful~ Satsuki call them off!"
"What are you five?" Satsuki asks dryly.
"Hey! I may be an adult, but I can be childish too!" Zen says with a pout.
"It's hard to believe you are him," Naruto says showing the two adults a picture of their genin photo.
A young Satsuki with a round face and big red eyes stared back at the camera blankly, Zen stood on her right with an emotionless glare and crossed arms, the last member of their team, Kuro, was on her right, he had a wide grin on his tan skin, and had spiky dark brown hair and dark blue eyes.
A beautiful woman stood behind them with her arms crossed and proud smile on her face, she had long curly blond hair and dark green eyes and tannish skin, and wore the average Jounin attire.
Zen looks at his twelve year old self, "Can you believe that we had that photo taken seventeen years ago?" He asks turning to Satsuki who shakes her head, "It's crazy."
"So when are you two graduating?" Zen asks.
"Tomorrow! It's the final test! I'm so excited! And nervous!" Naruto says, "But I'm gonna pass! Believe it!"
Satsuki smiles and places a hand on his blond hair and ruffles it, "Of course you are kid, you can do it," she does the same to Sasuke with her other hand, the dark haired boy glares at her.
"Get going now, today's the written exam right?" Satsuki asks, the two boys nod and grab their lunches before leaving.
"They remind me of me and Kuro," Zen says, "Unlike you two they are best friends, and can actually tolerate each other," Satsuki states.
Zen rubs the back of his head sheepishly, "How did we ever survive?" He asks.
"Akane-Sensei," Satsuki says, Zen smiles,
"Definitely, well I have to go, it was nice meeting your small family Satsuki," the white haired ninja says before waving and leaving.
Satsuki smiles, 'It was nice seeing him again.'
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"That written test was so easy!" Naruto brags as they all head towards Ichiruka's, the normal group of eight, as Sakura declined again.
Teuchi and Ayame greet them all brightly before getting to work on their ramen after they all order.
"Of course it was, it's the easiest part of the test and was terminology and stupid questions about the Jutsu, and weaponry and other things we learned about," Kiba said, "Shikamaru probably aced it and he slept through almost every class!"
"That's because he's a genius," Ino states, "He takes after his father."
"He isn't a drunk yet," Choji says earning laughs from the group.
"I don't want to be seperated from you all," Ino suddenly cries and hugs the person to right, who happened to be Hinata who smiles awkwardly as she pats the blonds back, "I'm gonna miss shopping and having debates about flowers vs herbs with you Hina!!!!"
"Do you seriously have debates over those types of things?" Kiba asks incredulously.
"Yes, I've been a victim, Hinata is surprisingly fierce when it comes to arguing about herbs," Shikamaru says, "Girls are troublesome."
Hinata blushes in embarrassment, "Whatever Shikamaru! Hinata's precious! And so is her debates!" Ino says hugging her closer, "I'm gonna miss them!" The blond wails.
"Geez it's not like she's moving to Suna and never coming back Ino!" Kiba states, "Stop being a drama queen."
Hinata holds Ino back from lunging at the Inuzuka, "That was rude Kiba."
The brunette shrugs, "Whatever."
"Here are your orders," Ayame says coming out with the first orders and placing them down before going to the back and coming out with the rest along with Teuchi.
The group talks as they eat happily, enjoying one of the last few times they'd be able to meet up.
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"Congratulations Naruto, your officially a genin," Iruka says, Naruto is nearly crying from happiness as he picks up one of the forehead protectors on the table, he bows to the instructors before thanking them and leaving the room.
"I never thought he'd pass," Rin says, Naruto's first instructor in the academy.
Iruka smiles, "I knew he could do it, he has an amazing roll model and many friends to back him up, and one day he'll become Hokage."
The group of seven stand outside the academy all talking, the door opens and Naruto rushes towards them waving his forehead protector around like a flag, "I PASSED!"
"Congratulations Naruto, I knew you could do it!" Ino says hugging the blond who blushes a furious red.
"Good job," Sasuke says with a nod, "Where are we going to go then?"
"Well was thinking-" "Excuse me," Mizuki's sudden appearance startles the newly appointed genin, "May I talk to Naruto privately for a moment?" The silver haired nin asks.
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Satsuki smiles as Naruto and Sasuke show her their forehead protectors, "Congrats! I made your favorite for dinner," the blond says.
The group of three talk as they eat and once they finish Naruto stands up, "I'm going out for a few hours."
"Why?" Satsuki asks.
"Well, you see...there's a rumor that a new comic book series, a spin off of Kota, is coming out tonight and I want to be there!" Naruto explains.
"This late?" The suspicion in Satsuki's voice is clear as day to the other blond, "Yup! See ya in a bit!" He says before leaving.
A moment of silence passes, "Sasuke trail Naruto and keep him safe, I'm going to the Hokage," Satsuki says standing up as Sasuke nods and leaves the house in search of Naruto.
A few hours later finds Naruto being scolded by Satsuki, though there is a hint of pride at him before being able to master the Shadow Clone Jutsu, and for taking Mizuki out.
"We're heading out now!" Naruto calls as he and Sasuke leave the house and head towards the academy for their Ninja ID photo's.
Each wearing their new clothes.
Naruto wore a elbow length black shirt with dark orange wrist bands matching his forehead protectors cloth, he wears dark grey shorts and black ninja sandals.
Sasuke wore a navy blue elbow length shirt with a high collar on it, his shirt had the Uchiha Clan symbol on the back, white shorts and dark blue ninja sandals, his forehead protector was worn on his forehead as well.
The two entered the academy and headed towards the room for their picture and quickly took them, the Third Hokage approved of them, right before his grandson interrupts with a failed attempt of trying to defeat him.
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"Congratulations on becoming full fledged genin, I'm very proud of you all and I hope to see you all grow into fine Shinobi, may the will of fire shine brightly in you all," Iruka says with a warm smile before reading off the teams.
"Team Seven, Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Nakayama, and Sakura Haruno," The Chunin announces.
Naruto and Sasuke nod at each other as the pink haired girl sitting between them inwardly squeals.
"Team Eight, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, and Hinata Hyuga."
"YES!" Kiba shouts jumping up from his seat, Akamaru barking in excitement matching his master.
Hinata smiles shyly and Shino adjusts his glasses with a faint smile hidden beneath his collar.
"Team Ten, Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, and Choji Akamichi."
The three genin stay quiet, having already known.
"Meet back here in one hour to meet your Sensei's!" Iruka says before dismissing them for lunch.
To be continued...
AN: Who else thinks Zen is adorable? I had imagined the moment and immediately started writing!
I hope you all enjoy this chapter, review and tell me what you think! Or if your a silent reader I appreciate your silent support (Insert cringe).
Sorry if your disappointed about not seeing more of the flashback but you will see it soon enough, Kakashi, Kurenai, and Asuma will be introduced next chapter!
See ya next time!
