Hello everyone, hope you all had a good weekend. The last chapter covered the academy years. somewhat, he will have flashbacks at some points where it's needed. I also want to clarify a few things: 1) Naruto will get his Sharingan on the Wave mission, but there will be a cool backstory and a little gift for Kakashi, 2) I'm going to have Sakura fail the Academy, 3) Hinata will not like Naruto, because he was not there to save her from the bullies. Also I'm going to start a few stories on Fanfiction but they are just ideas for later stories so don't get your hopes up. Also I want to apologize for this chapter being so late, I had family crap get in the way and I was always busy with other stuff so please don't behead me. I quite like my head. Anyway onto the reviews.

VtolxVenom: Yeah I know, I was just away for a while and lost interest and when I came back, I didn't really like her and Naruto and I wanted the story to be enjoyable and not have too many chapters on only romance with the harem members so I cut the list down some.

DragonPony022: I really like your second statement about the Sasuke pairing. I share your line of thinking.

Kurogano Yokaze: I like Ryuuzetsu so I might add her too, and I have never seen her in any fanfiction I've read. And I have nothing against Hinata personally, she is just overused and I want Naruto to like strong independent women, not someone who would hang on him in everything she does.

WolfCoyote: I really like that idea, I look forward to hearing more of your ideas.

ViktornovaMk2: Same. And I have an idea on how to get Mei so don't worry if I do add her.

Guest: Thank you for your helpful criticism, and it is my first story and I will get more original as time goes on. So don't worry, it will get better.

Thank you all for the reviews, I look forward to seeing your reviews every morning when I wake up. Also if someone could explain how beta's work, I would greatly appreciate it. And now for the main event, enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Naruto Shippuden or any other anime I might have mentioned in this story.

Talking: "Hello"

Thinking: 'Aw this sucks'

Demon/Summon talk: "Hello, kit"

Demon/Summon thinking: "Damn, he's strong"

Jutsu: Rasengan

Chapter 9: Team Assignments and The Lazy Cyclops

"Ok, everybody, quiet down." Iruka said as he walked into class before looking up to see everyone sitting still and quiet. He smiled as he sees how much his students have matured from the first day.

"Now, congratulations everyone on making Genin. After today you will be an official ninja of Konaha, that makes you technically an adult. Remember to train hard, watch each other's backs and above all stay safe." He paused to let his words sink in. "I will now call teams. The teams will be made of 3 Genins and 1 Jonin sensei.

Team 1-6: Randoms

Team 7: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha…" said boys smiled at this and fist bumped. "And Hinata Hyuga. And your Jonin sensei will be Kakashi Hatake.

Team 8: Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, and Sai with Kurenai Yuhi.

Team 9 is in rotation from last year

Team 10: Ino Yamanaka, Choji Akamichi, and Shikamaru Nara with Asuma Sarutobi. Please get with your teams now."

Everyone looked around and got up and sat with their new teammates. After everyone was seated he spoke again.

"I am proud to call all of you my students. Please wait here for your Jonin sensei to arrive, it shouldn't take that long." He then proceeded to leave with one last smile to his now former students.

"Well Sasuke, it's just as you said, same team." Naruto said with a big smile.

"What did you expect from a genius like me? And what about you Hinata-san? Do you like the way the teams are?" he asked politely to the only girl on their team.

"I-I think it's ok, I'm happy to be on your team, Sasuke-san, Naruto-san." She said shyly.

"Same goes for you Hinata-chan. I think we'll be the best team in Konaha." Naruto said with a big grin.

"Yeah, don't worry, you'll be fine with us watching your back." Sasuke said with a smirk.

"But that doesn't mean we'll always be there so you have to train hard. And we can even help with your training." Naruto said seriously.

"I-I know Naruto-kun, I will train hard and be a valuable member of this team." She spoke confidently.

"That's the spirit!"

While they were talking, a little loud I might add, everyone could see and hear their little conversation and were smiling a little. They would all train hard and would not get left behind by their former classmates.

After about half an hour all of the teams were taken by their sensei except team 7. They were getting to know each other to pass the time when their sensei finally came in, 2 hours late.

"Team 7… I guess that would be you three." He said before realizing the room was empty save for his team.

"It's about time Kakashi-san, we've only been waiting for 2 hours." Naruto said with an annoyed expression.

"Sorry about that, a black cat crossed my path and I had to go the long way, but then I had to help an old lady cross the street." He said seriously.

Everyone sweat dropped at the apparent lazy Jonin that was their new sensei.

"Anyway, meet me on the roof in 1 minute." He said before he Shunshin'd to the roof.

The three new Genins looked at each other before shrugging and walking to the stairs to the roof. They arrived on the roof in exactly 1 minute to find Kakashi sitting on the ledge reading an orange book.

"Now, would you please state your name, likes/dislikes, any hobbies, and your goals for the future."

"Would you please give us an example Kakashi-sensei." Asked Hinata curiously.

"I guess. My name's Kakashi Hatake, I like my book and training, I dislike traitors and cowards. My hobbies are reading and training. And I don't really have any dreams." He said half-assed.

'I guess it works.' Thought the 3 new Genin.

"You go first Blondie." Naruto smirked at his new nickname.

"Sure thing Cyclops. My name's Naruto Uzumaki, I like my friends and training, I dislike perverts, rapists, and cowards. My hobbies are training, eating ramen, and hanging out with my friends. My dream is to become a master swordsman and to travel the Elemental Nations like the Legendary Sannin." He spoke proudly.

'Hm I would've thought he wanted to become Hokage.' Thought the cyclops. "Now you, Duck Hair."

Sasuke scowled at his nickname. "My name is Sasuke Uchiha, I like my friends, dango, and training, I dislike traitors, rapists, and a certain someone. My hobbies are hanging out and training with Naruto, and reading. My dream is to revive my clan and be the strongest Uchiha there ever was, along with travel with Naruto." He said with a smile. He had given up on getting revenge on Itachi but couldn't get rid of all of his hatred for his brother.

'Good, he doesn't hold that much of a grudge.' "And finally you, Pale Eyes."

"My name is Hinata Hyuga, I like flowers, training, and my sister Hanabi, I don't like rapists, the Hyuga Elders, and Kumo. My hobbies include training, gardening, and reading. My dreams are to undo the segregation of my clan and become a strong clan head." She said proudly.

'So I got a determined blonde, a loyal Uchiha, and a Hyuga bent on unity. Oh what fun.' He thought with a smile.

"Meet me tomorrow at 7a.m. at training ground 7. Oh and don't eat breakfast or you'll throw it up within the hour." With that the cyclops took his leave.

"Whatever you do, eat breakfast. It would be better to throw it up than to not have any energy to do anything, especially when we don't know what we're going to be doing." Said Sasuke wisely.

"Yeah, yeah, like I would miss a chance to eat." Naruto said with a big smile.

With that, each member of team 7 went their separate ways to prepare for whatever their new sensei would throw at them the next day.

- The Next Day -

Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata all arrived at 7am sharp to find an empty training field. They weren't really surprised by this as result of yesterday. So they all just talked about their strengths and weaknesses and some battle strategies for any situation they could come up with. Including fighting the Jonin to surviving in the Forest of Death for 24 hours.

After exactly 3 hours, the Jonin arrived to see his three Genin talking to each other.

"Hey everybody, how's it goin?" Kakashi asked with an eye smile.

"It's going good Kakashi-sensei. Just discussing battle strategies. What's the reason for us being here?" Naruto said nonchalantly.

"Well I figured you'd want to be present to your own Genin test."

"What do you mean sensei?" Hinata asked, confused.

"Well, in the Academy, you take the Genin exam which weeds out all of the students who don't have what it takes to be Genin. This test is to see if you meet the Jonin's expectations and if you do, then you become official Genin of Konoha. Understand?" Kakashi explained.

"Hai, sensei." They spoke in unison.

"Now, the test is simple," he said as he got out two bells. "Get these bells from me and you will pass. One bell for each student." He was about to continue when Hinata cut him off.

"Sensei, why there are only two bells?"

"Well, Hinata, the two who get the bells will advance to become Genin while the one who doesn't get a bell will be sent back to the Academy. On the other hand, there is a chance that all of you will be sent back if no-one gets a bell."

"Now, anymore questions?" Kakashi asked with an eye smile.

The three former academy students looked at each other and smirked mischievously but said nothing.

"In that case, hajime (begin)!"

With that declaration, the three pre-teens 'poofed' out of existence shocking the Jonin.

'Shadow Clones? But how!?' thought the cyclops.

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It has been half an hour and Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata haven't made a single move since the Shadow Clones disappeared. Since then. Kakashi opened his orange book and read but never let his guard down. He was about to go out and look for them when he saw movement out of the corner of his eye and moved his head out of the way of the oncoming kunai.

After that Sasuke came out of the forest and ran straight at the Jonin. Kakashi, half expecting this, engaged him in a Taijutsu battle, never taking his eyes off of his book. While Sasuke was better than he expected and he almost had to put down his book, he was no match for an experienced Jonin. When Kakashi was done playing around, he roundhouse kicked Sasuke in the head, only to be met with a poof of smoke when it connected.

'Another Shadow Clone?' he thought.

Next came Hinata as she engaged Kakashi in a Taijutsu match, similar to the Sasuke clone. Assuming it to be another clone, he went for a straight punch to the face and overreached when she dodged, Byakugan active. She closed off the chakra points in his arm before he pulled his arm back. He then jumped back to a safe distance to analyze the situation.

He didn't get very far until Naruto jumped at him from the side with a roundhouse kick aimed at his head. He only barely dodged before grabbing the extended leg and throwing him to the ground where he poofed away into smoke. Soon after another Naruto came in and went for a leg sweep, to which Kakashi jumped over, only to have yet another Naruto come at him and tackle him out of the air. When they hit the ground Naruto pinned the stunned Jonin long enough for Sasuke to come in and grab the bells away from the Jonin cyclops.

"How about that Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto asked with a big grin on his face as he got off of Kakashi.

"Very good you three, especially with the Shadow Clones. How were you three able to make so many?" Kakashi asked curiously.

"Well actually, Naruto made them and had them use a Henge to transform into us to fool you." Hinata explained.

"That was incredibly smart you three." He said with an eye smile.

"Well it was all Hinata's doing, she came up with the plan, we just implemented it." Sasuke said while sending Hinata a small smile, to which she just blushed a little.

"Well anyway, you all did amazing. Now all you have to do is to find out who gets sent back to the Academy." He said without losing his smile.

"Actually, there's no need, Kakashi-sensei." Naruto said after getting a nod from his two friends. "If anyone is getting sent back, we all go back. We're not going to vote someone off just because you didn't bring enough bells." He said with a smirk.

Kakashi looked at the other two kids and smiled. "Well, in that case, you all pass!" he exclaimed at the end, getting confused looks.

"What do you mean? I thought at least one of us would have to go back?" Hinata asked.

"Well, the actual reason for this test was to test how you work as a team. Especially how you two would act with a new addition to the team." The cyclops said to Naruto and Sasuke at the end.

"Sooo, what happens now?" Naruto asks.

"Now you three go and celebrate on making Genin and tomorrow, we will go on our first mission." Kakashi said with an eye smile.

With that, the three new Genin went off to celebrate being made official ninja of their village while Kakashi went to the Hokage's office to announce his new team with the rest of the Jonin.

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"Now, I will require the results of your Genin test in order from Team 1 up." Hiruzen said with authority.

"Team 1: Failed."

"Team 2: Failed."

"Team 3: Failed miserably"

"Team 4: Close but still failed."

"Team 5: Hopeless bunch. Failed."

"Team 6: they did good but would need a different team match up to succeed in any mission. Failed."

"Team 7: Passed"

At that, everyone looked at Kakashi in shock. He had never passed a single team.

"Please explain Kakashi." Sarutobi asked curiously.

"Well, Hinata came up with a brilliant plan to use Naruto's Shadow Clones to Henge into herself and Sasuke as a distraction while Hinata came at me to engage me in Taijutsu. After she closed my Tenketsu in my right arm I jumped away to get some distance. Just barely after I landed I was engaged in Taijutsu by some of Naruto's Clones until I had to jump over Naruto's leg sweep where the real Naruto tackled me out of the air and pinned me down when I was still dazed. That must have been the signal because immediately after that, Sasuke came and took the bells from me. They then proceeded to tell me that if one of them went back to the Academy, all of them would go." Kakashi explained with an eye smile.

"Interesting, next team please?" Hiruzen said with a smile.

"Team 8: Passed." Kurenai said proudly.

"Team 10: Passed" Asuma said after taking a puff of his cigarette.

"Excellent. I expect to see every team that passed to see me in my office tomorrow for their first mission. Dismissed."

"Hai, Hokage-sama!" every shinobi present then Shunshin'd out of the office. Hiruzen then looked out of his office window with a smile.

"Congratulations, Naruto-kun." And with that he turned back towards his worst enemy.

Paperwork.

- End -

Ok everybody, that's another chapter done. I hope you all enjoyed. Next chapter will dabble in a few D-rank missions and possibly the start of the mission to Wave. Please give me more reviews, I'm lovin them. *Not sponsored by McDonalds*. Anyway, I will try and get the next chapter up sooner than this one was. Again, I'm sorry about that. I will now tell you the current vote status.

Mei-4

Samui-4

Anko-3 (idk)

Kin-2

Karui-2

Karin-2

Mabui-2

Fem. Haku-2

Koyuki-2

Shizune-2

Shion-1

Ryuzetsu-1 (I like it)

Ayame-1

And if I miss counted I'm sorry, anyone who finds out what I did wrong please tell me.

Current harem list:

Fem. Gaara

Temari

Fu

Yugito

Tayuya

Please review, and continue to vote. Until next time, PEACE!