It's been 6 years since he started training with his Sensei. He learned a lot from him. How to be a Shinobi and everything he needed to know. And today was his last that he's going to train with his Sensei. Finally, tomorrow he's graduating and he's going to become a real Shinobi. The academy was pretty easy for Naruto. The stuff they taught there, he already knew. They only taught him the low-level Jutsus that he also already knew. Taijutsu was also pretty easy after a few months of training only on taijutsu. Even though boring he still loved the academy. He had friends there and the teachers were nice too.

Two years of only Taijutsu training had done him good. He did use shadow clones to master the three elemental jutsus. He mastered two of the earth release jutsus and two of wind release ones. Lightning release was a bit tricky. He did train long enough to make it useful in battle but he still didn't master it completely. It was a "copy" of the original jutsu after all.

Tenzo and Naruto were getting ready for their final spar.

"Naruto, take off your chakra weights. You need to get used to your body without them" Tenzo said.

Naruto was surprised by this. He was told to never take them off. Even if he wasn't training. He even forgot how his body felt without the weights. But he realized why he told him to take them off so he did just that. Naruto then as soon as he takes off his weights immediately notices the difference. He felt so much lighter. He jumped higher. He was faster. He felt as though he was the fastest. He got a bit too cocky forgetting how strong his Sensei is.

"Very well. Start!" Tenzo declares.

Naruto immediately rushed at him. Taking his weights off seemed to have made him cockier. But then he saw the difference between himself and his Sensei. He threw punches left and right but none seemed to hit him. His Sensei dodged every one of his punches seemingly easily. The moment Naruto noticed that he jumped back. "Heh, I guess it won't be that easy."

Naruto then starts thinking about what to do while he dodges Tenzo. He was trying to come up with a strategy but couldn't focus too much because of Tenzo rushing him. 'Thinking won't do much then huh?' Naruto thought as he then fully focused on the fight. He realized he couldn't strategize unconsciously and trying to come up with a strategy to fight his Sensei right now would only slow him down.

Naruto throws in kicks, punches, everything he had available but they all either got dodged or blocked. He realized just how much he had to train to overcome this level. He knew how weak he is and how much more he has to train to get stronger. To become the strongest.

Naruto then rushes at Tenzo even harder trying to land in a punch. A kick. Anything. But everything seemed futile. This frustrated Naruto more than he thought. He got even more aggressive. His style was still really good for an academy student. It barely had any openings Tenzo could exploit even after he got so aggressive. It seemed immature of Naruto to get so frustrated and that doing so in battle could prove fatal, but this was different. Even though more aggressive it still didn't leave any openings. It seemed reckless and dumb to an opponent which confused them.

Tenzo thought he saw an opening. 'You've got ways to go Naruto. Leaving an opening like tha-' as soon as Tenzo was about to exploit that opening he realized. He got tricked by an academy student. Naruto quickly dodged Tenzo and was about to land a kick. Tenzo smiled. Proud of his student. To think Naruto, an academy student would trick him. He just laughed a little and then quickly grabbed his leg and pushed him to the ground.

Naruto then stood up exhausted. As soon as he stood up he fell again. The spar had gone on for a few hours and it drained him.

Tenzo then laughed a bit more loudly. "Good job, Naruto. Yet again you impress me"

"Really?!" Naruto asked excitedly.

"Yes. Well done. For that, I will treat you to ramen" Tenzo replied.

"Let's go!" Naruto shouted.

For the past few years, Tenzo hadn't gone on any missions as an Anbu and hadn't done any Anbu work. He was only focused on training Naruto as ordered by the Third Hokage. Since Naruto is finally going to become a genin he thought that he won't need his Sensei anymore. He'll be busy on missions and also have another sensei. He was worried about Naruto. He was also sad that he won't get to see Naruto as often. They grew closer and have a really good Teacher-Student relationship. But he knew that he has nothing to worry about. With Naruto finally becoming a genin he plans on continuing his Anbu work.

After finishing their meal they went on top of the Hokage rock. Naruto knew that this is the last time his seeing his Sensei in a long time. He knows his Sensei will continue his Anbu work so he will be really busy. It upset him but there wasn't really anything he could do at the moment. "So I guess this is a goodbye?" Naruto said in a low voice.

"For now, Naruto. I trust you to become an awesome Shinobi. I know you can do it. And don't worry, whenever I have time, I will come and meet you" Tenzo replied. Tenzo then smiled and then said in a sarcastic voice. "Alright then Naruto, better get ready for tomorrow. It is a big day, after all, you better not fail." Tenzo knew without a doubt he would pass the academy test.

Naruto then chuckled. "Hai! I will become strong too. Stronger than you" Naruto declared.

Tenzo then laughed. "Yes, I know you will"

They then nodded at each other and both leave.

Naruto heads home. It had gotten dark so he wanted to get a good night's sleep for tomorrow. Tomorrow he's finally going to become a real ninja.

Naruto woke up earlier this time. He quickly ate breakfast and went out. He went out for a run. He ran at full speed around the village to see how fast he could go. Since he's finally not using the weights he wanted to test how much faster he got. And it was by a lot. But he still had ways to go. He knew that because of the spar with his Sensei. He knew he still had to train, a lot more and way harder than he did before if he wanted to become the strongest.

After taking a small break he went to the academy. It was earlier than usual so not everyone was in class. Since his friends weren't there either he sat alone. As per usual, the fangirls were fangirling over Sasuke. He still thought about what Sasuke said. About him not understanding anything. Naruto thought he understood how Sasuke felt but that wasn't the case.

A few minutes pass and his friends all came. Naruto sat next to Shikamaru and Choji. Kiba and Shino also sat together behind them. It was pretty loud until Iruka came in. The students were nervous about the exams. Some were also not worried about it, confident that they would easily pass.

As soon as Iruka came in the class was silent. Iruka greeted the students and they greeted him back. Iruka haves them prepare for the first exam. The written exam. Mizuki, Irukas assistant handed out the papers.

Naruto had always gone for the average score. But since it was the last day, he wanted to get the perfect score. Yesterday Iruka reviewed the transformation jutsu in which Naruto also got a perfect score. He answered all the questions asked on the paper. After the time was up Mizuki picked the papers up. Some were upset, some were not. The test was hard for a few but easy for others.

"For your final exam, you must each generate a clone," Iruka said and then continues after a moment of silence. "Wait here until your name is called, and then come next door."

After a few got their name called, it was finally Narutos turn. His friends wished him luck to which Naruto thanked them. He goes next door.

Iruka and Mizuki were sitting in front of a table full of leaf headbands. Naruto was excited. Iruka told Naruto to show his shadow clone. But what happened after wasn't what he expected. Since Naruto was an overall average student he expected one shadow clone but what actually happened was surprising. First Naruto didn't even use hand signs and second, there were multiple and solid clones. Iruka immediately passed him.

As the exams were over, Iruka congratulated everyone. Everyone in his class had passed. After the students congratulated each other and celebrated, they all went home.

Naruto was about to walk home but he thought he'd stay outside for a bit. Home alone was boring after all. He lied down on the Hokages Rock looking at the dark sky. The sky was clear, with no clouds. You could clearly see the beautiful stars. Naruto loved to just stay and look at the sky. But for a moment he was interrupted. He saw someone jump right above his head going into the forest. He didn't see who it was but he did notice he was in quite a hurry.

Naruto decided to follow him and see what's up. It didn't take a lot for Naruto to catch up to him but when he did he saw someone familiar. Mizuki. Mizuki was actually quite nice to Naruto so he thought that Mizuki was actually a kind person. "Mizuki, what's going on?" Naruto asked. Naruto also noticed the scroll on his hand and thought of a theory about what's actually happening. The theory was that Mizuki stole the scroll and is now on the run. But he still didn't want to believe that as he genuinely believed Mizuki was a kind person.

Mizuki decided to stop. "Ah, so it's you Naruto. The devil himself" Mizuki said.

Naruto hated that word. He always wondered why he was always called a devil. But hearing those words towards him, Naruto knew he wasn't a kind person, at least no one who uses those words towards a child is. "What are you doing Mizuki?" Naruto asked again.

Mizuki then started laughing. "Don't you see, Naruto? I'm stealing this scroll and in exchange, I will be granted power."

Naruto then knew for sure what that scroll is and realized what's happening. "Aren't you a leaf ninja? No, if you're willing to betray your village then you aren't a ninja. You're just a failure." Naruto said preparing to fight Mizuki.

"Oh? The devil is getting ready to fight?" Mizuki then started laughing but then continues. "Naruto, do you know why everyone calls you a devil? Why everyone hates you?" Mizuki asks.

Naruto then stopped for a moment but then told him to continue.

"Because... you Naruto, you're the devil fox who attacked the village twelve years ago." Mizuki then started laughing again.

Naruto was shocked. He always wondered why everyone called him a devil. He even came up with theories as to why. He did come up with the theory that the fox was inside him but he didn't want to believe it. This theory seemed the most believable but he just didn't want to accept it's true. After a few moments of Mizuki laughing and Naruto getting his head straight, Mizuki decided to attack Naruto. Narutos thoughts were all over the place but then he tossed them all aside. He was already kinda prepared for it although he didn't want to believe it. Although he didn't have any proof, the idea was still there.

Mizuki was rushing Naruto but Naruto easily dodged him. That speed was nothing compared to his Senseis. Both of them on the ground staring at each other until suddenly another Naruto came out of the ground about to catch Mizuki. Mizuki was really shocked at this but his instincts allowed him to move away. He really didn't expect Naruto to know any jutsus, he was the most average after all.

"Heh, I guess it won't be that easy" Naruto said.

"You... you devil! Why don't you care?! You're the demon fox, the one who killed countless people" Mizuki yelled

Naruto said nothing. He was thinking nothing other than bringing the scroll back and defeating Mizuki. He didn't let it bother him what Mizuki was saying.

Mizuki got pissed at this and carelessly started attacking Naruto. Naruto dodged and countered his punches. Mizuki managed to get a few punches in and started rushing more aggressively. Naruto then used it to his advantage and disappeared in a poof of smoke. Mizuki got even more furious and turned around to see Naruto preparing a jutsu. With one hand sign Naruto takes a deep breath, compresses that breath, and releases it in a large crushing sphere of wind chakra. Mizuki barely dodged it but it got his leg.

He managed to hide but when Naruto was about to pursue him but he stopped when he was attacked from below. It looked like a combination of an earth jutsu and Soft Physique Modification. But then suddenly Naruto was put into a genjutsu. Naruto fell under his trap. As soon as he released the genjutsu he was being attacked by a puppet holding a sword. He was already about to get hit and he couldn't dodge it. 'Shit, I have to use this then. Although not perfect it will help me get out of this.' Naruto thought.

No hand signs necessary. In one moment Naruto was surrounded by dark red lightning to which enhanced his speed and reflexes greatly. He got the idea of this jutsu when he read the encounter of the fourth Hokage and the Raikage. He read that he used something like this so Naruto created something similar. It was far off from the original but he knew he could train to improve on it. As soon as he activated the lightning jutsu he dodged the puppet and was about to find Mizuki. He could finally use sensing abilities although they were only for a few meters.

Naruto found Mizuki again and was about to attack him again. Mizuki was furious. Naruto countered everything Mizuki had. All his plans were ruined because of Naruto. He was so infuriated that he blindly attacked Naruto. Naruto then encased his arm in rock and taking advantage of Mizuki's recklessness, Naruto did a direct hit which put Mizuki down.

"This took longer than it should have," Naruto said tiredly. Naruto then notices the scroll near the unconscious Mizuki. 'Hmm, let's see why Mizuki risked his life for' Naruto thought and opens the scroll. The first jutsu in that scroll was the one he already knew. "Boring" Naruto said. After looking at a few more jutsus he noticed something. The one jutsu that his idol is famous for. His eyes lit up but he then senses someone coming. He quickly copies what is said on the scroll about that jutsu and drops it.

The one who arrived was Iruka. "Naruto? What are you doing here?" Iruka asked in a confused face.

"I saw Mizuki running with the scroll so I followed him and defeated him," Naruto said in a cheery voice. His clothes were in a worse shape than he was though.

Iruka then takes a second to let that information sink in and then asks. "You defeated Mizuki? Wait you didn't look in the scroll did you?"

"It was hard but yea, I did." Naruto then laughs ignoring the second question Iruka asked.

Credit was given to Naruto for returning the scroll safely. After Iruka and Naruto gave their report to the Third Hokage, he thanked them and told them they can leave. Iruka was about to leave but noticed Naruto staying.

"Naruto, come I'll treat you to some Ramen too," Iruka said.

"Go on without me. I want to talk with Jiji a bit" Naruto said with a low voice.

Iruka noticed that there was something different about Naruto so he decided to leave them.

Hiruzen already knew what he wanted to talk about. He saw everything on the crystal ball. But he didn't know what to tell him. He can't lie to him anymore.

"Jiji, am I really a devil? Is the nine-tailed fox actually sealed inside me?" Naruto asked in a saddened voice.

"No, no of course not. You're just the same Naruto. Yes, you have a fox sealed inside you but you're still the same Naruto. A normal human which I love" Hiruzen replied back.

Naruto was in deep thoughts. He was really happy to hear those words but was still upset. "Jiji, why was it sealed inside me?" Naruto asked again. He knew why already but just wanted to hear his Jiji say it.

"It was to save the village, Naruto. It was sealed by the fourth Hokage. If he didn't seal it inside you then it would've gone in a rampage killing hundreds of people." Hiruzen replied back again. He noticed that that made Naruto feel better. If it was for the village Naruto felt as he could do anything. Even if it meant containing a demon fox.

"Hmm. Jiji, are there books about the nine-tailed fox or books related to it?" Naruto then asks again. He wanted to research everything about the beast inside of him.

Hiruzen then stands up and goes to a shelf of books and scrolls. "Of course there are. You can take them but be sure to return them" Hiruzen said pointing at the books.

Naruto then smiled. "By the way Jiji, I took a look into the forbidden scroll," Naruto said in embarrassment rubbing the back of his head.

The forbidden scroll was a scroll that had jutsus that were forbidden to use. The first Hokage himself was the one who wrote the forbidden jutsu in the scroll. They were forbidden due to how much chakra the jutsus cost and if anyone with not enough chakra tried to use those jutsus dies. But Naruto is someone who has an abnormal amount of chakra due to his genes.

"Oh? Well did you find anything interesting?" asked a curious Hiruzen.

Naruto then smiles a little at that question and says "Well, I did find this one." showing the paper on which he wrote the jutsu in.

Hiruzen was shocked but then again thought it was to be expected. "Naruto, just be careful. It is a forbidden jutsu for a reason." Hiruzen said. He didn't have any doubts that he wouldn't learn it though. He was his son after all.

Naruto then smiles again. "Hai, Jiji" Naruto says while taking the books and scrolls about the nine-tailed fox and stuff related to him. "Thank you again," Naruto said while leaving.

"No problem. I trust you after all." Hiruzen said in a somewhat lower voice. He then sat on his chair again and continue his paperwork.

That's a chapter done. I'm sorry about the one-week delay. I was really busy with school stuff. It shouldn't happen again but no one knows.

So, what do you guys think about this chapter? The fight scenes? I'm not so sure myself to be honest but I hope I get feedback from you guys on where I can improve myself.
Well, that's all I have to say at the moment. Hope you enjoyed the chapter and please leave a review.

Peace!