Chapter 10- Chunin Exams
Naruto, Team 7, Naruto's fraccion, and Haku had just made it into the village when an Anbu arrived and told them to report to a meeting. Naruto groaned, as he now had to deal with the council. When they arrived, the civilian council was already trying to have Sarutobi do something to the child, but their words fell on deaf ears.
"Team 7 reporting back with a successful mission," said Naruto, gaining everyone's attention in the room.
"So we heard. Before we go any further Naruto, who exactly are the new people behind you?" asked Sarutobi, as he noticed Tiraran, Jango, and Haku.
"Well, the two behind me are Jango and Tiraran. Back in Huece Mundo, where I got my training, these two are my personal followers. They fight, defend and assist me in any way they can. The girl to my left is Haku, the adopted daughter of Zabuza Momochi, who we ran into on our mission. She has decided to become a shinobi of Konoha," said Naruto, as the councils talked amongst themselves.
"We of the civilian council want the your two escorts to be transferred to the Uchiha, and that the girl be under the CRA act," said a Haruno woman, who was about to hear a retort from an angry Naruto when he was cut off by Jango.
"That impudent runt is not strong enough for us to follow him. We follow Naruto and Naruto's orders alone," said Jango, receiving a nod from Tiraran.
"And am not going to be under the CRA to be married off to some men I don't even like," said Haku, receiving glares from the council.
"You will do as we say or you can find yourself out of this village," said a large councilman, as Naruto was now going to make his presence known.
"Old man, I think its time to reveal my heritage," said Naruto, as the old Kage nodded.
"Yes I believe you're right Naruto," said Sarutobi, as the council members were confused.
"Hokage-sama, what does he mean by his heritage?" asked Koharu, as the Hokage took another puff of his pipe.
"As you know, Minato and Kushina were married and were due to have a child soon. Officially, the report stated that their son died during the Kyuubi's rampage. That, however, is false. Their son did survive," said Sarutobi seeing both councils eyes widen at the realization of what this meant.
"No! That means that Naruto's-," said Homura, but was finished by Naruto.
"A Namikaze. The last of two powerful clans it would seem. The old man already showed me the Namikaze estate and I also realize that I fall under the CRA to resurrect my clan," said Naruto, seeing the civilian council sweating a little right now.
"Even if you are the last of two clans, you will still obey our orders and you will surrender your fraccion to the Uchiha now!" said a civilian council member, who was kicked into the wall by Naruto.
"I will not relieve my fraccion to that spoiled brat. Also, Haku will now be under the protection of the Nameikaze clan. Now if you don't mind, I'm going to move into my parents estate," said Naruto, as Haku and his fraccion left while Sasuke was fuming at Naruto and would have attacked, but was stopped by Kakashi.
"Hokage-sama, you must restrain to boy! He letting his power go to his head," said Koharu, while Sarutobi just scowled.
"Like you all did in treating the boy harshly? Naruto has power already and he doesn't abuse it, so I trsut him. Now this meeting is adjourned," said Sarutobi, as each member of the civilian council was angry while the shinobi council smirked.
Meanwhile Naruto, Haku, Jango, and Tiraran were in aw of the immense size of the estate. Jango was calmly walking around admiring the craftsmanship of the estate while Tiraran was just running around saying it was awesome. Naruto found the master bedroom and set his stuff down. Haku found a room close to his and began unpacking. Once everyone was set up, Naruto got some food and cooked a meal for his houseguest. Later, Jango and Tiraran turned in for the night leaving Naruto and Haku alone.
"That was really good Naruto," said Haku, putting her dishes in the sink to be washed.
"Thanks Haku. It's been a while since I've cooked, and I'm glad I haven lost my touch," said Naruto, washing the plates to be used another day.
"I should be thanking you," said Haku, as Naruto stopped washing and looked at her.
"For what Haku?" asked Naruto, though he had an idea of what she was going to say.
"For letting me come to this village and having a home. When Zabuza died, I thought I was going to have to wonder around the world for the rest of my life. You even stuck up for me in front of your council. I just feel really indebted to you," said Haku, blushing at him.
"Its just me being me. I could just leave you out there not knowing what you were going to do next," said Naruto, who was then hugged by Haku.
"Still, thank you for everything," said Haku, kissing his cheek before letting go of him and heading to be. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight," said Naruto, rubbing his cheek and smiling as things were looking up for him.
(A Week Later)
Naruto and his group had been informed that they would be taking part in this year's chunnin exam. Naruto and co. were esthetic for the ability to improve their standing in the shinobi ranks. Naruto had been training with his fraccion to keep himself from falling behind in his skills. Today, though, he was walking with Haku to show here around the village. About an hour of walking, Naruto heard the voice of a kid. It sounded as if they was a scuffle. Naruto and Haku looked around the corner to see Konohamaru being held up by a guy wearing a black out fit with black cat hat and purple face paint. He had some kind of bandage item on his back. Next to him was a blonde girl with some kind of pigtails. She wore simple white outfit with a red sash and fishnet undershirt. On her back was a folded fan.
"Let me go you makeup wearing freak," said Konohamaru, seeing the guy get angrier at the comment.
"I'll teach you some manners kid," said the figure, clutching Konohamaru harder.
"Kankuro cut it out. We need to meet up with Gaara," said the blonde, trying to stop him.
"Quiet Temari, this kid needs to learn to respect his betters," said Kankuro, pullin his hand back to punch Konohamaru.
But as he threw his punch, he was shocked by it being caught by Naruto. Naruto locked eyes with the surprised Kankuro.
"Maybe you should pick on someone your own size," said Naruto as he tightened his group on Kankuro's hand.
Kankuro grunted his pain so much that he released Konohamaru. When he did, Naruto tossed him back with ease. Enraged, Kankuro, pulled his baggage off of his back.
"Kankuro you cant use that here. What if Gaara finds out?" asked Temari, as she obviously afraid of this Gaara character from what Naruto could tell.
"He wont know about this. Beside, I cant really back down from this guy," said Kankuro, seeing Naruto grip the hilt of his zanpakuto.
"Kankuro, what do you think you're doing?" said a figure making Kankuro stop dead in his tracks.
Naruto turned to see a boy hanging upside down from a tree. Said boy had red hair, brown outfit and a gourd on his back. On his forehead he had 'love' written in Kanji.
Gaara, I-I was just…" said Kankuro, but was cut off by Gaara.
"Shut up before I kill," said Gaara, turning his attention to Naruto.
"You guys aren't from around here I take it. You're here for the chunnin exams," said Naruto, while Gaara just nodded his head.
"You seem strong. What is your name?" asked Gaara, as Temari and Kankuro stood next to him.
"I am Naruto Uzumaki. And who might I ask is wanting to know?" asked Naruto, as Haku now walked up next to him.
"I am Gaara, this is my brother Kankuro and my sister Temari. I look forward to fighting you in the exams," said Gaara, seeing Naruto nod at him.
"Likewise," said Naruto as Gaara and his siblings turned and left.
"Thanks for the save boss," said Konohamaru, grinning at Naruto.
"No problem," said Naruto, smiling at him.
Naruto met the Konohamaru sometime ago when he was training. Konohamaru wanted to fight him to prove he was strong. The kid failed, but Naruto encouraged him to keep training and he would become a great shinobi. Konohamaru was excited and promised to train hard along with his teammates Udon and Moegi. Ever since then Naruto's been like a big brother.
"Hey boss, who's the pretty girl next to you?" asked Konohamaru, as Haku blushed a little.
"Her name is Haku, she was made a chunnin due to her skill," said Naruto, as Haku bowed and the younger ones did the same.
"So, is she your girlfriend?' said Konohamaru, giving a sleazy smile as Naruto and Haku blushed.
"We haven't known each other that long kid," said Naruto, rubbing the back of his head.
"I gotcha. Well, I gotta meet Ebisu-sensei for some training. See ya later boss," said Konohamaru, waving as his ran off.
"Shall we continue the tour?" asked Naruto, as Haku nodded and the two spent the rest of the day walking around the village.
The next day, Naruto and his teammates were walking through some corridors to the first part of the chunnin exams. They saw a group of people standing outside the door for the exams. Naruto noticed that there was a genjutsu surrounding the door number to keep competitors from entering the first part. Quickly, he covered his teammates mouths and let them away to keep them from blurting out there was a genjutsu. Unfortunately, another team noticed them and followed. Said team, had a boy wearing a green jumpsuit with orange leg warmers, a girl with a pink outfit and her hair in buns, and a boy with Hyuga eyes and long brown hair. As Naruto's group started to make its way across a hall when they were stopped by a voice.
"Hold it right there. How did you know it was a illusion?" came a voice from the group that was following them.
"It was obvious that there was a genjutsu around the door. Also its kind of rude to ask questions without knowing someone's name first," said Naruto, as the group looked at him.
"I am Neji Hyuga. My teammates Rock Lee and Tenten are competeing in this years chunin exam same as you," said Neji, locking eyes with Naruto.
"I see. We'll then I hope to see you three in the exams," said Naruto turning to walk as Neji just looked at Naruto.
Naruto and his team made their way to a waiting area full of ninja partaking in the chunnin exams.
"Wow, the competition looks tough for this thing," said Sakura, seeing the immense number of shinobi.
"Well now the whole groups here," said a familiar voice that made team 7 turn and look at him.
They turned to see Kiba along with team 8 and 10. Ino ran up to Sasuke and tackled him just to annoy Sakura. While they were doing that Naruto noticed Hinata.
"Hey Hinata, how have you been?" asked Naruto, as the Hinata blushed as he noticed her.
"I-I'm fine Naruto-kun. How has your team been doing?" asked Hinata, trying not to fidget with her fingers.
"Eh, its fine. I wish I could have someone I could actually get along with like you Hinata," said Naruto, trying to resist laughing, as Hinata blushed further at Naruto's comment.
"Thank you for the comment Naruto-kun," said Hinata, now fidgeting with her fingers.
"Hey Hinata, I hope this isn't to forward, but I was wondering if you'd like to go out with me when this thing is over?" asked Naruto, as he saw the girl's eye's widened in shock, and Kiba's, unknown to everyone, had a scowl.
'No one is taking Hinata away from me. I don't care how strong Naruto thinks he is,' thought Kiba, silently growling to himself.
'Go… on a date… with Naruto-kun?' thought Hinata, as she opened her mouth to respond, but felt herself going faint before fainting.
"Hinata!" said Naruto, catching her before she hit the ground.
"Troublesome," said Shikamaru, while Choji was looking over Naruto and Hinata.
"You guys might wanna stop drawing attention to yourselves. Some of these guys can be a bit unhinged by outburst," said a figure appearing before them.
The figure was a boy a little older then the rest of them wearing glasses and a purple shirt. He had a leaf headband on like the rest of them.
"Who are you?" asked Shino, making himself known in the group.
"My name is Kabuto, and you'd be wise to take my advice on this," said Kabuto, joining in the group.
"I take it you're speaking from experience?" asked Naruto, seeing Kabuto rub the back of his head.
"Yeah, this is actually my sixth time taking the exam," said Kabuto, seeing everyone looked shocked from his words.
"Wow, you msut really suck to have failed that many times," said Sasuke, smirking at Kabuto.
"Yea, but I've managed to scrounge enough data for these," said Kabuto, pulling out a deck of cards.
"What are those?" asked Shikamaru, eyeing the cards in Kabuto's hand.
"These are Ninja info cards. They can give you the stats on anybody whose a village shinobi. Got anybody in mind?" asked Kabuto, shuffling his deck.
"Yes I do," said Neji, arriving with his team," I want to know about Naruto Uzumaki."
Naruto noticed that Hinata kind of moved away when Neji came in. He wondered why that was. She seemed almost fearful of him.
"Naruto Uzumaki," said Kabuto, pulling out a card," rank genin, left for seven years to train with person unknown, came back extremely powerful. Only been on D and C-rank missions, however on a C-rank mission encountered Zabuza Momochi and actually killed the swordsman."
At that everyone who was not on team 7 was wide eyed at this news. Naruto took on an S-ranked criminal and won. Their shock was torn when a huge plume of smoke emerged. Out of the smoke appeared a tall man wearing all black and a scarred chin.
"All maggots listen up! My name is Ibiki, and I am your proctor for the first part of the chinnin exams," said Ibiki, as everyone now prepared themselves for the exams.
"A/N: Sup! Here it is chapter 10! I'm probably just gonna do a summary of the first part since every time I read that part here it always go the same so ill just save you all the trouble. Also, I'm gonna post another first chapter for a story idea I've had in my mind and maybe another if I go through with my plan. Review and tell me your thoughts. Till next time!)