Title: Naruto: The Next Generation

Story:

Chapter 14: Impossible Test

Due to the commotion that Nai and his brothers caused, Boruto and his team's participation of the Genin test was voided.

This means that Team 9 and only Team 9 will have to take and pass a make up test to get promoted to Genin ninja.

A test which will be given to them by the Jonin ninja who will be in charge of their team.

Boruto "Can't Shino-sensei just give us a pass? After everything we went through, we're more than qualified to be Genin."

Ever since Boruto find out that he'll have to take a makeup test, Boruto has been complaining none stop.

Sarada, who is equally disappointed, didn't argue with Boruto this time.

Mitsuki, on the other hand, didn't seem to care at all and is enjoying his time.

Boruto "Who is our teacher anyway? Don't tell me it's Rock-sensei! I'd probably quit if it is."

The thought of being forced to wear that one piece green sport suits brought shivers down Boruto's spine.

Luckily, Rock Lee isn't the one in charge of Team 9.

Sarada "No… I think Shino-sensei said that it's Konohamaru."

Hearing that Konohamaru is going to be their teacher, Boruto mood completely changed.

Boruto "Konoha-niichan? That's great! He'll pass us with flying colors!"

Sarada "Sigh... I certainly hope so."

Sarada replied with a doubtful tone.

…

After crossing the shopping district, Boruto and his team finally arrived at the Third Training grounds where they're supposed to meet Konohamaru.

Konohamaru, who is already there, greeted the three young academy students with a grin.

Konohamaru "So, you're finally here."

Without replying, Boruto quickly dash towards Konohamaru.

Boruto "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu"

POUF! POUF! POUF!

Boruto summoned three shadow clones to his side as he tried to attack Konohamaru.

Mitsuki "Boruto!"

Seeing Boruto, Mitsuki quickly took an offensive stance and tried to attack Konohamaru as well.

But he was quickly stop by Sarada who gave out an annoyed sigh.

Sarada "Sigh… they always do this when they meet each other. Best not to get involve."

Hearing Sarada's explanation, Mitsuki quickly stand down.

Mitsuki "I understand."

Back at the battle, Boruto quickly throws a shuriken to attack Konohamaru.

To Boruto's surprised, Konohamaru is able to catch the shuriken with ease.

Seeing this, Boruto quickly move his shadow clones to attack Konohamaru as Boruto prepares his technique.

Boruto "Kage Shuriken no Jutsu"

Boruto quickly throw a shuriken at Konohamaru once more.

But this time, Boruto used the Milti-Shadow Shuriken technique to increase the number of Shuriken.

Konohamaru "Not bad!"

Despite his compliments, Konohamaru didn't have a hard time dealing with Boruto's attack.

With a few seconds, Konohamaru is able to beat all three of Boruto's shadow clones and quickly block all the shuriken Boruto threw at him with his kunai.

Thinking that Boruto's attack has failed, Konohamaru quickly lower his weapon.

Konohamaru "Looks like I won."

Little did Konohamaru know that Boruto still have a trump card up his sleeve.

Boruto "Do it now!"

As Boruto shout out, the first shuriken that Boruto threw at Konohamaru transform into a shadow clone.

Realizing that he's fallen for Boruto's trap, Konohamaru quickly jump into the air to avoid the shadow clone's attack.

Boruto "Ha! I got you this time!"

With Konohamaru immobilized in midair, Boruto quickly attack Konohamaru once more with his Milti-Shadow Shuriken.

Boruto "Kage Shuriken no Jutsu!"

Boruto was sure that he had Konohamaru beat this time.

But to Boruto's surprise, Konohamaru is able to dodge the attack by using Rasengan to recoil himself away.

Konohamaru "Rasegan!"

Upon landing, Konohamaru quickly took out Boruto's remaining shadow clone, leaving Boruto with no other tricks.

Seeing that all his attacks has failed, Boruto decided to give in.

Boruto "As expected of Konoha-niichan. You just keep getting stronger every time we fight!"

Konohamaru "Ah… is that so?"

Konohamaru quickly scratch his head in awkwardness as Boruto compliments him.

Little did Boruto know that the person he just fought is not actually Konohamaru but Kakashi who's transform into Konohamaru in disguise.

Konohamaru, who saw everything from his hiding spot, signal towards Kakashi in anger.

Konohamaru "Rokudaime, why did you have to do that? Now Boruto is going to expect even more out of me…"

Seeing Konohamaru's expression, all Kakashi can do is reply with an apologetic gesture.

Boruto "Well, now that you've seen me an action, why don't you skip the test and just let me pass?"

Boruto replied arrogantly as he walks towards Kakashi.

Sarada quickly face palm at the fact that Boruto actually have the nerve to say such thing.

Sarada "Sigh… he actually said it."

Mitsuki, on the other hand, just chuckle to himself as he observe his teammates.

Looking at Boruto attitude though, Kakashi can't help but be disappointed.

But since Kakashi is pretending to be Konohamaru, Kakashi has to act the part.

Kakashi: "You skipping the test with that level of skills? Don't even dream about it."

Kakashi thought for sure that Boruto will resort to complaining after hearing that but instead, Boruto gave Kakashi a confident grin.

Boruto "That's what I'd thought you say. Bring it then! I'll pass any test you throw at me!"

Hearing Boruto's confident reply, Kakashi's hope in Boruto is restored.

Kakashi "Very well. I give you the hardest test you'd ever face in your life."

Boruto's eyes are filled with confidence as Kakashi said this.

Sarada, however, didn't share Boruto's enthusiasm.

Sarada "Sigh… you just had to provoke him didn't you?"

Mitsuki gave out a chuckle once more as he observes the two.

Leaving Sarada aside, Kakashi can't help but feel envious seeing how differently Boruto treats Konohamaru compare to everyone else.

Which made Kakashi curious as to what Konohamaru had that everyone else doesn't.

But this isn't the time for such thought.

Kakashi quickly stop thinking about it and return to the situation at hand.

Kakashi "Cough! Cough! Well, then. Let's get this test started."

Kakashi quickly pull out two jingle bells and show it to Boruto and his team.

Kakashi "The test that you're going to take is this."

Curious, Sarada quickly ask Kakashi what the test was going to be.

Sarada "What are we going to do with those?"

With a nonchalant tone, Kakashi gave his reply.

Kakashi "You're going to try and steal it from me."

Boruto's excited face turn into disappointment upon hearing Kakashi's explanation.

Boruto "First, it was a game of tag with Shino-sensei. Now, it's a game of steal the bells. Are you guys seriously training us to be ninjas?"

Kakashi quickly reprimanded Boruto for his cheeky tone.

Kakashi "Things aren't as simple as it looks. Was Shino-sensei's test simple?"

Boruto shake his head in guilt and quickly return to his focus self as he realizes that he'd foolishly underestimated the test.

Kakashi "Good. Now let's me begin by explaining the rules. As I've said before, you will be trying to steal these two bells from me using everything at your disposal. Though I'd doubt you'll succeed, at the off chance that one of you do manage to steal a bell from me, that person will pass the test and graduate as a genin.

Realizing the predicament of the rules, Sarada quickly step in to question Kakashi.

Sarada "Wait a moment! You say that whoever steals a bell from you will pass the test. Since you only have two bells, does that mean that only two of us can pass this test?"

Kakashi quickly confirms Sarada's speculation.

Kakashi "That's right. This test isn't just about stealing the bells. You'll also have to compete with each other to see who can steal the bell first. The first two who manage to steal a bell from me will pass. Which means the last person will automatically fail by default and be sent back to the Academy. But that is only if two of you actually manage to steal a bell from me within the time limit."

Upon hearing that there is a time limit, both Boruto and Sarada expression change drastically as they realize the difficulty of the test.

Seeing their expression, Kakashi can't help but smirk in reply.

Kakashi "As a restriction, you will only have one hour to steal the bells. If after one hour and none of you are successful in stealing a bell from me, all of you will automatically fail and be sent back to academy school."

Hearing how harsh the rules of the test is, Sarada quickly voice her rejection of the test.

Sarada "That's ridiculous! There is no way we can steal a bell from a Jonin with that amount of time! And even if we are able to steal the bells, there is only two bells. Which means one of us is doom to fail even if we are able to steal the bells from you!"

Kakashi quickly gave Sarada a threatening glare upon hearing her reluctance to take the test.

Kakashi "Is that a complaint? My test, my rules!"

Kakashi's violent demeanor cause Sarada to tumble in fear.

Boruto "K-Konohamaru… I don't remember you being this scary."

Realize that he's gone too far, Kakashi quickly went back to his funky self.

But it was too late, the damage has already been done.

Konohamaru, who saw everything, wanted to kill Kakashi for ruining his good image.

Konohamaru "Kakashi! You bastard! I'll kill you for this!"

Kakashi gave out a sigh in remorse as he apologetically glance at the angry Konohamaru.

Kakashi: Oh crap. I messed up.

Kakashi said to himself.

Before anyone can say anything else, Boruto quickly gave out a thunderous shout.

Boruto "T-That's fine with me! Who cares if this test is impossible! I'll do the impossible and prove once and for all that I'm the best!"

Hearing Boruto's confident reply lighten the mood considerably.

Sarada who was hesitating a second ago is now filled with confidences herself.

Sarada "That's right! I'm not gonna fail now that I've come this far. Bring it!"

Hearing both of them, Kakashi can't help but smile.

Kakashi "Very well then. Let the test begin!"