Chapter 10

Summary: Naruto is 3 years younger than the rookie 9. He has a familiar adopted father too. Main couple Sasu/Naru some side pairings later on. Yaoi/Shounen-ai, cute Naru, Daddy!Kakashi.

(DISCLAIMER; I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR IT'S CHARACTERS, THEY BELONG TO MASASHI KISHIMOTO)

This fanfiction takes inspiration from other fics based on a Kakashi/Naruto father and son relationship. Expect chapter eleven in a little while.

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Will Include: Mild Cursing, Violence, And Mature Situations.

"Normal Talking" 'Thoughts'

"Jutsu and Techniques"

"Non-Human Talking"

Team 7 was walking to the bridge when Sakura decided to question Naruto about the suna-nin they had encountered a few minutes back.

"Naruto, who were those people from Suna?" she asked looking to her right where Naruto was walking in between her and Sasuke.

"Um, they are the Kazekage's children. Gaara is the youngest and Temari the oldest of the three. Gaara is um, special. He can control sand that he carries on his back inside that gourd thingy. Temari uses her huge fan to control wind and perform wind jutsu easily and the thing Kankuro has on his back… I think it's a puppet but I'm not really sure." Replied Naruto looking deep in thought.

"What do you mean 'Puppet'? And how do you know them?" asked Sakura.

"A puppet. He controls it with these weird chakra strings. I've never actually seen him use it but Temari showed me one of his puppets once.

And I met them when I traveled with my dad to Suna a while back. I've gone a couple more times but I had never really talked to Kankuro, only Gaara and Temari." Replied Naruto as they arrived at the bridge where Kakashi was reading a book he quickly put away as he saw Naruto approach.

"Hello children. We are not actually training today I just have something to tell you." He said as he pulled out three slips of paper.

"Are we gonna be in the chūnin exams?!" asked Naruto excitedly. Sasuke smirked and Sakura looked unsure.

"Well, not exactly. Sasuke and Sakura will be but not you Naruto. Team 7 will get a replacement for the exams." Replied Kakashi.

"What?! Why am I not going to be in the exams?!" shouted Naruto at his father feeling a little betrayed.

"Well Naru-chan, I don't feel it's a safe place for you. You have to remember you are much younger than the rest of the rookies." Said Kakashi plainly.

"But you graduated when you were 6! It's not fair! Why did you have me do the genin exams and- and have me on your team if I can't do the chūnin exams with Sasuke and Sakura?!" Questioned Naruto really angrily with wet eyes.

Before Kakashi could continue to explain himself Naruto began running from the bridge at a fast pace. "Wait Naru! Damnit!" yelled Kakashi clearly frustrated.

"Should I go look for him?" asked Sasuke looking at the spot where you could last see Naruto before he was out of view.

"No, let him cool down." Stated Kakashi running a hand through his silver hair.

"Why can't he participate in the exams sensei? Also who is our replacement?" asked Sakura.

"Because he's 9 years old Sakura… He is my most important person in the world. I can't afford to lose him. As for your replacement… I have to let Hokage-sama know if my decision is final by the end of the day. If Naruto truly doesn't participate then we'll know your replacement." Answered Kakashi.

Flashback – A few hours ago

In a dimly lit room were several jonin kneeling in front of the highest ranking ninja in the leaf village and his advisors: Homura Mitokado, Koharu Utatane and Danzo Shimura.

"Jōnin, as all of you know the Chūnin exams will take place in our village two weeks from today. I would like to know which teams are nominated to participate."

After several jōnin nominating their teams it was Kakashi's turn. When he didn't say anything Kurenai decided to skip him and let him speak later.

"I, Kurenai Yūhi, nominate Team 8 made up by Shino Aburame, Hinata Hyūga and Kiba Inuzuka for the chūnin exams." Stated Kurenai confidently.

"I, Maito Gai, nominate Team 9 made up by Neji Hyūga, Rock Lee and Tenten for the chūnin exams." Said Maito Gai.

"I, Asuma Sarutobi, nominate Team 10 made up by Ino Yamanaka, Choji Akimichi and Shikamaru Nara for the chūnin exams." Said Asume as he lit up another cigarette.

A few seconds of silence went by. "Kakashi are you going to nominate your team?" asked the Hokage.

"I- Hokage-sama may I let you know of my answer later today?" pleaded Kakashi not knowing if he should expose Naruto to the dangers of the exams.

"I don't know Kakashi. Is there a reason why you are hesitating?" Questioned the elderly man.

"I bet it's because of that weak child you allowed to pass the genin exams Hiruzen." Stated Danzo looking smug.

"Show respect to your superiors Danzo." Said the Sandaime turning back to Kakashi.

"You have until midnight to let me know of your decision Kakashi. If you don't come before that time your team will not be entered in the exams." Said Hiruzen.

"Thank you, Hokage-sama." Replied Kakashi bowing to the man before him.

Flashback End

Naruto had been sitting in the Fourth's head crying for a while when he felt another chakra behind him. Gaara approached Naruto and sat down beside him but neither said a word.

"Why are you crying?" asked Gaara softly.

"I- I'm not crying." Replied Naruto while turning his head the other way and wiping his eyes on his sleeve.

Gaara decided to ignore that comment and continued, "What happened Naruto?" he asked.

"M-my daddy won't let me enter the exams. H-he want to have someone take my place on the t-team." replied Naruto sniffling.

They continued to be in silence for a few minutes until Naruto heard something.

"Kit, he's like you. He holds number one." Said a gruff voice from within his head.

'Number one?' questioned Naruto inside his head.

"Yes, number one. There are 9 of us in total. The redheaded kid holds Shukaku, the one tailed Raccoon… I'll tell you more later." Replied Kurama.

"G-gaara do you have a demon inside you too?" Asked Naruto shyly a little worried he might be offending his friend.

"So, you figured it out? Yes, I hold number one and you hold number nine Naruto." Replied Gaara.

"When did you know I had the Kyūbi in me?" asked Naruto.

"When I first met you. It was after Jiraiya-sama fixed my seal and I could communicate with Shukaku, who told me about the Kyūbi. I later asked your father about it. I was happy to know I knew someone who was just like me but he told me not to talk to you about it." Replied the red haired boy.

"Oh… d-does it bother you to have the thing in you?" asked Naruto.

"Not really Naruto. We became companions and we work together now. I feel like we compliment each other. Of course I am mad people treated me badly until my seal was fixed and I had control but I think- I think I may be glad to have him in me in the end." Said Gaara gazing at the horizon.

"I'm sorry you had to go through all that Gaara. I don't think the villagers know I have Kurama in me." Said Naruto looking at Gaara with sad eyes.

"Don't worry about it Naruto-" began Gaara but he was cut off by another chakra approaching them. Then a gloved hand was placed on his shoulder.

"May I borrow him for a moment Gaara?" asked Kakashi looking at Gaara with an eye smile.

Gaara nodded and stood up saying goodbye to Naruto and allowing Kakashi to take the spot where he had been sitting before.

"Naru-chan. Were you crying?" He asked looking concerned at the flushed cheeks and nose and the puffy eyes.

"N-no." replied Naruto turning his head away, a little mad at his dad for not allowing him to participate in the exams.

"Naruto, I don't want you to participate not because I think you aren't ready. But rather because I'm scared Naruto. I'm scared something bad may happen to you. I'm scared something may happen to you and I won't be able to save you if I'm not there." Explained Kakashi slowly inching closer to Naruto.

"B-but Sasuke and Sakura will be there. I promise nothing bad will happen!" cried out Naruto.

"Do you truly want to be in those exams Naruto?" asked Kakashi wrapping an arm around Naruto.

"Yes daddy." Replied Naruto.

"Okay then. But we're going to train hard and I'm going to try and get Jiraiya to come here and help me train you so I'll be able to teach Sasuke and Sakura too." Said Kakashi quickly remembering Jiraiya was going to come check on Naruto's seal as well.

"Thanks Daddy." Replied Naruto falling asleep in his father's arms.

Kakashi took a long look at Naruto's face as he stoop up and began walking towards their house. It still had the baby fat that made his cheeks rounder thank Sasuke's for example and it still held the innocence it held when he was just beginning to walk.

Flashback –

Naruto was a little over one year old and he had already said his first word. What Kakashi was hoping now was for steps. He could already stand on wobbly legs for a few seconds but hadn't made any steps yet. Hiashi's youngest daughter who was about 19 months old now (compared to Naruto's twelve) had taken her first steps at 9 months, which made Kakashi a little bit irritated.

Naruto was currently playing with some plush toy on the carpeted floor in front of Kakashi. The silver haired 18 year old was keen on making him walk so he quickly left the room and came back with a camera kneeling down in front of his baby and setting the camera up at his side.

He reached out and took the plush toy and put it between his crossed legs, which made Naruto's eyes a bit watery for a split second. He put Naruto in a standing position and went to his original spot.

Naruto took a hold of the small coffee table next to him with one small chubby hand and looked at Kakashi curiously with his big blue eyes. As he shifted on his legs a bit.

"Come to daddy, Naru-chan." Said Kakashi opening his arms for Naruto. Naruto gave out a squeal and took a small step in Kakashi's direction.

"Yes Naru, come to daddy!" repeated and eager Kakashi.

Time seemed to slow down as Naruto took about five more steps on shaky legs to reach his objective almost falling three times. After like two more steps he reached Kakashi and collapsed in his arms.

Kakashi smiled and lifted him into the air making Naruto squeal in delight. "Daddy!" he cried, making Kakashi smile further at hearing the first word he ever said and one of the 5 total words Naruto knew, which were: Daddy, Doggy, Hi, Bye-bye and Ramen of course. Which sounded more like 'Wamen' but whatever.

He handed Naruto back his fox and cuddled him in his arms as he took a seat on the couch. 'If only you could see him now Minato-sensei.' He thought looking at the adorable child.

Flashback End –

Kakashi went home and placed Naruto on his bed before heading downstairs and summoning bull to watch over Naruto as an addition to the anbu who were watching him.

He shunshined just outside the Hokage's office and opened the door to see Jiraiya and the Sandaime Hokage engaged in a heated argument. He coughed to get their attention and they looked at him for a few seconds before Jiraiya acknowledged him.

"Ah, Kakashi. I'm glad to see you again. I heard Naruto had a problem with his seal. Shall I go take a look?" asked Jiraiya.

"Why so eager to leave Jiraiya-kun? We were in the middle of something after all." Questioned Hiruzen from his place behind his desk.

"Well, sensei. Kakashi is here… Would you like him to know what we were talking about?" Shot back Jiraiya narrowing his eyes at the elderly man.

"I don't mind Jiraiya. Should I tell him or will you do me that favor?" asked the Hokage.

Kakashi had not said a single word since he had entered the Hokage's office since he could feel the tension between the two seasoned shinobi.

"I'll tell him." Said Jiraya turning his head to look at Kakashi. "Another one of Orochimaru's hideouts was found near Ame. As usual there was children and adults being experimented on and other disgusting things. But worse of all we found some things that have lead us to believe that Orochimaru may have been experimenting with Hashirama-sama's cells. Presumably looking for a way to get the Mokuton for himself. We already know he had success in the form of Yamato but he has never been able to use it himself." Explained Jiraiya.

Kakashi paled. The mokuton meant being able to control the Kyūbi. And that meant that Naruto was a target.

"Exactly. We were thinking about Naruto being possibly being targeted by Orochimaru and of sensei's mistake of letting Orochimaru live. But that's not important. Why are you here Kakashi?" asked Jiraiya releasing a sigh.

"Hokage-sama I wish to nominate my team for the exams." Said Kakashi and Jiraiya looked stunned.

"Wow! What is even going on here?! Naruto in the exams?! That's insane Kakashi! Are you sure you want to expose him to that sort of danger?" questioned Jiraiya.

"I- I didn't want to at first but he convinced me. I also want you to help me train him in the weeks that are left and after the first phase if he goes through." Said Kakashi as Jiraiya immediately nodded his consent.

"Are you completely sure you want Naruto to be in the exam Kakashi? He can always wait until the next one." Suggested Hiruzen.

"Yes… I trust him." Replied Kakashi looking at the picture of the Yondaime from the corner of his eye.

The next morning Naruto woke up to the smell of bacon. He threw the covers back and began skipping out of his room, down the hall, down the stairs and into the kitchen where he saw his dad making breakfast.

"Good morning sunshine." Said Kakashi reaching out to ruffle his hair.

"Hi daddy." Replied Naruto sitting down at the table as Kakashi placed his breakfast in front of him. A few moments later Kakashi sat across from him on the small table.

"Naru-chan." Said Kakashi to get his child's attention.

"Yes daddy?" replied Naruto with his mouth full of chewed bread.

"Swallow before speaking Naruto." Said Kakashi holding back a smile.

Naruto swallowed his food and repeated his question. "I'm going out for a couple of hours so don't go anywhere. Don't let anyone in either. Food is in the fridge." Said Kakashi taking Naruto's plate to the sink.

"Where are ya going?" asked Naruto trotting up to him.

"I'm going to go speak to Sandaime-sama Naru-chan. Be good." He said kneeling down to hug him and plant a kiss on the blond locks of hair.

When Kakashi left Naruto skipped up the stairs to his dad's study. He began looking through the bookshelves for a specific book but couldn't quite find it.

"What are we lookin' for Kurama?" He asked out loud considering he was alone.

"Look for anything that says 'Jinchūriki or Tailed Beast." Replied a gruff voice from within his head. Naruto nodded and continued looking until he found one called 'The tailed Beasts, History of Ninja'.

He sat down on the floor and opened up the book and flicked the pages until he saw paintings of said creatures. He pointed to the first figure, which looked like an odd type of raccoon.

"Is that Gaara's?" he asked scanning over the painting.

"Yes kit. That is Shukaku, the One Tailed Tanuki*. It's insane. The magnet release it uses makes it pretty powerful." Replied Kurama.

"So, what do the tails mean? If you have more you're stronger?" asked Naruto reading a paragraph from the book.

"That is what most believe, including myself. Some think that it's the order in which we were created or just a way to count us. But it has been proven time and time again I am the most powerful of the Tailed Beasts." Explained Kurama with a smug tone.

"Okay. Who's the cat?" asked Naruto pointing at the painting of a blue cat with a black design, one green eye and the other yellow.

"That's Matatabi. The Bakeneko*. The Nibi. Whatever you want to call it. The cat can create blue flames and that's about it." Said Kurama.

"Ah, okay. Is that a turtle? It looks funny." Said Naruto pointing at a grey turtle that had two human like arms, three tails and a crimson belly thingy under its huge shell.

"Isobu, the three tailed turtle. It can create this coral that can be used defensively or as a way to harm. It can also become some sort of ball and roll around. It was hilarious to use the damn thing as a ball when we were young." Said the nine tails chuckling.

Naruto smiled at Kurama's antics and later pointed at a red monkey. "Who's that?" he asked in awe at the mighty creature.

"That's Son Goku. The four tailed monkey. Quite an annoyance it was. It was always bothering the others and me. It can create lava and it has quite an extensive knowledge of what you humans have labeled 'Taijutsu'. Add that up to it's huge strength and you've got a mean punch." Said Kurama.

"Cool." Replied Naruto staring at the picture for a long time.

"Oi kid! Stop daydreaming. Let's move on to number five." Naruto nodded and turned the page in order to be welcomed by a...

"Um, Kurama… What is that?" asked Naruto blinking owlishly at the white horse looking thing.

"Ah yes. That's Kokuō, it's part horse, part dolphin. It can use Boil release by mixing fire and water natures. It also gives some pretty good head-butts." Replied Kurama.

"Oh… and that one? That one looks extremely weird." Questioned Naruto pointing at the slug thing.

"The six tails is Saiken. It doesn't have any especial release but it's water affinity is extremely superior. It can spit these weird liquids that can stick you to the ground or melt you. Oh, and yes. It's definitely a slug."

"All of these guys are really powerful…" said the blond child contemplating the creatures.

"Of course we are kit. We are the biggest amount of chakra ever split in ten supposedly 'even' parts." Reminded Kurama grumbling.

"Right, sorry." Replied Naruto but quickly got distracted and went back to the tailed beasts. "That one looks like an insect." He said.

"That's because Chōmei is an insect. A kabutomushi* to be exact. It is often called Lucky Seven Chōmei. It can fly, create these wrid chakra threads and create this weird blinding powder." Explained Kurama.

"This one looks the coolest of the bunch." Said Naruto after hearing Kurama's explanation of number seven.

"Uh… I'm the coolest kit." Replied Kurama looking annoyed.

"Nope, you're the fluffiest and cutest." Said Naruto piercing him with the brightest blue eyes. Before Kurama could argue against that statement though, Naruto asked about number eight.

"That's Gyūki. It's like an octopus-bull thing. They call it the Kyogyū*.

It's pure raw power and strength. It creates the beast Bijūdamas after myself and can create ink to blind its enemies." Explained Kurama looking eager. Naruto just looked ticked off.

"Do it kit. Do it." Pressed on the tailed beast.

"Ugh fine. And that one?" asked Naruto dryly pointing at the painting of the massive orange fox.

"That's me! Kurama! The mighty Kyūbi! The great Kyūbi no Yōko! The one and only Bakegitsune!* The strongest of all the Tailed Beasts! I can create tsunamis and level a mountain with the swipe of just one tail! I can also accumulate large amounts of chakra in a small amount of time so you never have to worry about running out. I can expel destructive chakra shockwaves to repel Justus and attacks. I have sensor abilities and can sense negative emotions in people. I am adept in wind and fire natures too. And apart from all of those amazing abilities I have vast knowledge of the human's ninja ways. Such as fuinjutsu for example." Finished Kurama leaving Naruto bored.

"That sounds kinda lame compared to the others." Replied Naruto getting a little sleepy.

"What did you say you brat!" shouted Kurama from his place in Naruto's subconscious.

"That you sound lame compared to your friends…" said Naruto cowering back a little.

"Whatever. You should know only my Yang half is sealed in you right now. The Yondaime sealed the Yin half in himself which means I'm only at half my power right now and I could probably still take on 5 of my sibling at the same time." Argued Kurama scrunching his nose.

Naruto stuck his pink tongue out at Kurama, which would have looked really weird if you had been looking from the outside.

"Don't stick your tongue out at me kiddo! Have some manners!" reprimanded the mighty beast.

"I can do anything I want!" countered Naruto childishly.

"Whatever kid. You look dead on your feet. Why don't you take a nap?" suggested Kurama.

Naruto nodded his agreement and went back to his room and laid down on his bed. It was still pretty early and he was still in his sleepwear so he would just wake up in a couple hours to have lunch. When he was all settled in bed he began thinking of how his situation had changed in a short amount of time. It seemed like it was yesterday that he was still playing ninja with Konohamaru and the rest of his friends in the academy. But now he was on a genin team with people he had never met before and hid daddy as his sensei.

He didn't truly know if it changed for the better or for the worse. He did miss playing with Konohamaru, Moegi, Udon and Hanabi but he didn't have much time to spare so he could play with them anymore. And he did like his team a lot too. Sakura was becoming like a big sister. But Sasuke… he wasn't like an older brother or a close friend. Naruto couldn't quite put his finger on it but Sasuke was something, something important, something he fell asleep thinking about.

Tanuki: Raccoon

Bakeneko: Monster Cat

Kabutomushi: Horned beetle

Kyogyū: Giant Ox

Bakegitsune: Monster Fox

If you were wondering the Tailed Beasts don't have an established gender. Matatabi and Chomei are more 'feminine' if you were wondering.

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