Hey I'm back again. Elaboration on his senses as well as finding out the teams natures. I hope you all enjoy. I do not own Naruto.

Whiskers and Lightning chapter 12

Naruto couldn't believe his eyes as he stared at the roof. The once bland paint was now a myriad of colours while detail was enhanced drastically. He could easily make out the jagged edges of where some paint had chipped off whereas before he had never noticed it. Everything just seemed brighter but at the same time it wasn't. Clarity was the only word which came to mind as he tried to describe it to himself.

That's when he remembered how the Kyuubi mentioned the 'cosmetic changes' and rushed to the mirror in the bathroom. At first he was mortified but then he started to like the look after a second glance. His once bright yellow hair had started become a dark orange at the roots leaving the tips of his hair a darker yellow. His eyes now had a slight purple hue to them and his pupils were now slightly slitted. Naruto's canines had elongated and he could feel he had bulked up a bit. Lastly were the whiskers on his face, but they were only widened slightly.

This new looks worked for him he thought. Training today was going to be fun with his new appearance and he couldn't wait to see their reactions. It was only about 7 so he decided he would make his way to the grounds and just train for a bit. B still wasn't around strangely. Maybe he had already left? Naruto had been asleep at strange recently times so it wouldn't surprise him if B had actually been around. As Naruto went outside it was like the world had been replaced as he slept. Of course everything was in the same place but his perspective on it had changed drastically.

Looking around as he walked through a market his eyes seemed to be picking up and tracking all the movement. His mind was surprisingly keeping up with the influx of information as his eyes darted around. It was like he tracked everyone's movements at once. Studying them as if they were threats and he was just waiting for a sign of a hostile action. That wasn't the only thing he noticed though. It would seem he had just become extremely good at eavesdropping. He could hear people as they bartered for a lower price and the latest 'gossip' from about fifteen metres behind him. That in itself was by no means impressive, but doing that in a busy street which were filled with all sorts of noise? Not bad if he did say so himself, which he was.

He himself did not go unnoticed however. There was a decent amount of approving looks mostly from the surrounding females. He heard the 'gossipers' behind him say, "I can't wait to see how he looks when he gets a bit older", the other one playfully chided her before agreeing. Now that Naruto had tested out his capabilities a bit more it he picked up the pace. The wind on his arms as he ran sent strange tingles along his hairs. Naruto really hoped his enhancement wouldn't include pain as well. That could be very problematic.

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Reaching the training ground he wasn't too shocked to find it empty. He was still half an hour early after all. Making a few shadow clones he decided some taijutsu would be another decent test to find out any other 'blessings' from the Kyuubi. The clones had no chance even though it seemed they too had the same senses Naruto had. They had put up a bit more resistance than usual as they would duck away from hits that they shouldn't have seen coming. Receiving their memories had shown that the hairs on his body alerted him of approaching attacks. Man I really got a decent deal out of this one Naruto thought. He would consider thanking the demon later even though he got something also. Then he heard something in the back of his mind which he recognised as the Kyuubi, "kill someone, kill many in fact and I will accept your thanks", the fox said in something akin to excitement.

Having been satisfied with how much he had discovered Naruto sat down under a rock formation to wait for the rest of the team to arrive. It only took ten minutes before Samui arrived and another five for the other two. They were all a bit bewildered at the sudden change in his appearance. This was while he still had his mask on as well, but he was tempted to show them his smile now that he had been 'upgraded'. Not today he mused, his team was yet to see the lower part of his face and he would keep it that way. For now at least they would have to be content with the top half.

Samui was the first to talk, "I didn't see you as the type to dye your hair Naruto, care to explain?" he just smirked. "What would make you say that? I have never dyed my hair and I don't intend to" Karui gave him a blank stare. Then she added her own input, "Are you kidding us? You went from highlighter yellow to burnt orange in a night!", she almost yelled at the now orange haired boy. Naruto's smirk got deeper when she talked, "Don't tell me you don't like it Kari chan, and I had done it just for you as well", he ended with a wink.

Despite herself she blushed, but it was deeper than usual this time. She has been thinking about yesterday and all that had happened. He had almost lost the chance to be a genin for her, but was it just out of duty or was all this harmless teasing not as harmless as she thought? Oh how she wished to turn the tables on him. It just wasn't fair. Naruto on the other hand stood their snickering, but he was also deep in thought. His now enhanced eyes had seen just how red she was and could remember it had only really been this bad after yesterdays 'incident'. He pushed it from his mind though as he spoke again, "Soooooooo training? If you are all done talking about my hair" Samui just nodded but made a note to ask him what was up later.

"I want to start with taijutsu today just to see where everyone is at, but I already know what Naruto can do so why don't you two start?" she asked. Getting two nods they made their way towards a large circle that had been drawn on the ground. Samui was disappointed to see them both get into standard academy stances, "Hajime", was called and they both attacked going through the standard attacks and counters. It looked almost rehearsed at first due to the fluency they pulled off the simple manoeuvres but she quickly saw Omoi had a speed advantage. It wasn't a very long bout as that small edge was all Omoi needed to get a decisive blow that sent her rolling out of the ring. Damn I'm going to have to teach them both new styles thought Samui. On this team you wouldn't survive if you weren't above average.

After the match was called she analysed their performance. Karui had higher flexibility as her strength and speed was obviously Omoi's so she would have to find them both styles which fitted. With yesterdays performance Omoi needed a little more practice in kenjutsu and they all needed ninjutsu to learn. On that note she whipped out 3 pieces of paper and handed it to them. She had withheld letting Naruto try just in case he tried to get some early training on his nature, but as soon as he got it his smile grew. Omoi just stared at the paper confused "What is this for?" he asked since it was yet to be explained.

Samui was quick to amend that, "This is chakra paper, by channelling your chakra through it you will find which affinity you have. I shouldn't have to explain any further as you did just graduate, but go ahead I'm interested to see what we have got to work with" and so Omoi did and his paper crinkled. Samui nodded, "Ah lightning that's cool. It's not uncommon here so there should be plenty for you to learn" she turned to Karui who proceeded to channel her chakra now. The paper crumbled and the tall blonde smiled a little, "So we have an earth user, quite unusual for this part of the world but there should be some techniques around", she said while looking at Naruto who wasn't hiding his excitement as he stared at his paper with glee. "Go ahead", but before she finished the last word he had already started. She gasped as the paper split and the crinkled. A wind user was just about Rare anywhere, but for him to be double natured as well was unheard of now. That and magnet release was believed to be a combination of the two, but the paper didn't seem to attract anything.

That would have been ridiculous she thought, "Wind and lightning, wind by itself is rare so you are quite lucky Naruto" she said trying not to sound unfair to the others, but she didn't want to give him a big head either. An overconfident ninja is a soon to be deceased one. Samui had all the information she needed for now and she had a lot of arrangements to make. She herself didn't know any earth users so she would have to ask the raikage about it and wind later. For now she sent the team on a run around the field a few times. After they had done a bit of fitness they would go get their first D rank mission. She was going to enjoy watching their faces drop when they realised what they were doing. Every ninja has to start on them and she wasn't going to let her team be any different. Not after she had had to do them.

When they got back Naruto was fine while the other two were dead on their feet. How could he not be tired? They both thought as their blonde teammate started the next exercise. After they caught their breath they started the sit ups and push ups they had been told to do. Watching Naruto go hard on his exercises' made them feel like they had been left behind. They were above average though weren't they? They both came to the same conclusion. It didn't matter how well they were compared to the other students it was Naruto they had to catch up to.

Working with a goal to work towards they soon started pushing themselves harder. It was showing and Naruto had to admit he was impressed with the amount of effort they were putting in. Samui on the other hand was glad to see that after Naruto's 'little show' she made him put on that they had resolved to push harder to catch up instead of giving up. It wouldn't be an easy task as he had both advanced training from B and was a jinchuriki, but she had confidence they would still push themselves enough to make decent head way. The weights she was about to go get would help see to that, "I'm just going to go get something to help with your training so until I come back you should have a spar. Naruto it will be them against you so don't go too rough after all the exercise they just did", Naruto gave a nod just before she disappeared in a shunshin.

The other two had now witnessed enough of his ability to be worried, but it wasn't what they had seen that brought said worry it was the fact they knew he still had a lot hidden. They didn't feel so bad after his next words, "I won't attack, but I will change my mind if I don't think you're doing your best. Let's get started", both other team members jumped at him but he had the advantage. Dodging back he waited for them to hit the ground and jump again, but when they did this time he leapt forward ducking under both their blows in a side dive. He continued to twist in the air until he landed on his feet behind them after doing what seemed like a barrel roll. It had happened so fast the other two were a bit confused as to how he had just slipped past them so easily. Turning around they saw him let out a sigh, "Why is no one around when I pull stuff like that?", taking his talking as a sign of distraction they both decided for a pincer manoeuvre. Naruto knew all the academy moves which was why he was so confident as he dodged and weaved between all their attacks. Karui was quickly growing frustrated and her attacks were growing less and less coordinated as time passed. Why was he so good? It was like he knew what they were going to do before they did! She screamed out in her mind. Suddenly though she felt a light backhand grace her cheek.

It didn't hurt at all but Naruto gave her a 'are you stupid' look, "Brawling is no way to try hit me and you even had a better chance with the academy taijutsu. Ive seen the way you can move with swords, but what your showing now is awful. What is it with a sword that brings out that grace and elegance I have seen you have? It's not the blades Karui you have that finesse and flow that had me enamoured. You can do it again", despite the fact he had been dancing around Omoi as he spoke the words still hit her more than the backhand ever could have.

He was enamoured with me? That thought wafted through her mind before coming back to his advice, but she didn't have her swords so how could this work? Getting into her kenjutsu stance she readied herself. One of the first lessons she was taught in kenjutsu was the sword was an extension of the body. In theory that could mean that what she learned in kenjutsu could be transferred to taijutsu if she used her arms instead. At first spinning and swinging her arms felt really really stupid, but as she did it more and more she found her flow. Incorporating her kicks as slashes and her punches mainly for thrusts worked well. Soon enough she noticed that this was actually working and that Omoi too was trying to follow the kata's he knew by replacing his sword with limbs.

It was a strange sight for Naruto, but he still had to admit once they got into a rhythm they started to flow nicely. Had he not been faster or had the new sense's he didn't think he would have lasted for too long. Why haven't people done this before? He wondered as he had to lean back from a very accurate jab from Karui and then back handspring to avoid Omoi's roundhouse. Although it was one movement he had almost skimmed Karui with both his legs. Damn that was too close. They're really are starting to improve Naruto thought.

Samui had been watching them as it had only taken her a few minutes to get the weights and come back. Naruto's creativity mixed with both Omoi's and Karui's adaptability led the creation of their new taijutsu styles she mused. Although perhaps a little extravagant with all the twirls it was definitely more effective on Naruto than their academy taijutsu. This really was the start of a truly effective team.

Please review, The kenjutsu to taijutsu thing was a little out there so tell me what you think of the idea. Thanks for reading, catch ya.