Yo! Thank you for the positive reviews. I've gotten a lot about pairings and a lot about Naruto X Ino. I haven't chosen on who to pair Naruto with yet although I have an idea on who to pair him with. But first I'd like the story to progress further. But I don't plan on pairing him with anyone out of the village and anyone older or younger.
Thank you for your kind reviews and hope you enjoy this chapter.
Naruto had just gotten up fully refreshed from the exhaustion. It was midday so Naruto slept longer than he wanted to. Yesterday had been a tiresome night and he had found out a terrible secret about himself, well, about the demon that's sealed inside of him. He was really upset but he did get over it after talking to his Jiji. Since it was for his village he really didn't care about a demon. He felt like he could do anything about his village even if it meant containing a demon.
As he stood up yawning he noticed the books and scroll he got yesterday. 'Alright, since I don't have anything to do today besides preparing the Ninja Registration Form, I'll learn everything there is to know about you. And then there is you...' Naruto thought looking at another scroll kinda excited. He quickly ate lunch and made a few shadow clones.
First, he sent one clone to prepare the Ninja Registration Form and made the other clones learn the basics of the working of the jutsu he had written down yesterday, and he, the original, would read about the demon inside him.
He made 25 clones learn about the jutsu. Since the shadow clones had a harder time learning new stuff. Yesterday he was in such a hurry copying the scroll that he really had no idea what he wrote. He wrote it unconsciously due to not wanting to be seen by Iruka and it was faster this way.
The jutsu was called the Hiraishin. There were a few stuff written about it. First, he noticed that jutsu was edited and improved by the fourth Hokage. The jutsu was created by the second Hokage but improved by the fourth Hokage. Naruto noticed the use of the special kunai. The special kunai differ from a standard shinobi kunai in that they have three blades instead of one and the handle serves as the marker for the fourth Hokage's teleportation ability.
To use the Hiraishin jutsu one had to mark a target with the technique formula. The formula is applied with a single touch which can't be removed even after the target dies. By entering a dimensional void, the user can instantly teleport to a technique formula's location whenever they please, regardless of distance. Anything that the user is holding, contacting, or that is linked with their chakra will teleport with them. It is said that anyone marked with the technique formula is essentially sentenced to death.
Naruto thought that with the use of his lightning jutsu, he could you the Hiraishin even better and faster. He was still upset his lightning jutsus didn't increase his physical parameters as much as he wanted to. The Raikage's lightning mode did so on a much greater scale. But he was still proud he was able to replicate it even though at a much lower level than the originals.
The Hiraishin jutsu could be used without hand signs if Naruto trained long enough to master it.
Naruto sent one more clone to order a few special kunai. He got them right away since the fourth Hokage used to order them there.
After getting back home with the special kunai Naruto poofed. When the original got the memories of the clone he made another 25 clones to get used to using these special kunai. They weighed more than the normal ones and getting used to fighting with them did no harm.
It was getting late and Naruto had finally finished reading all about the demon inside of him. It was quite a lot he had learned about him and his "kind". He read that there were 8 other demons, or beasts as it was written, like the one inside him. There were 9 tailed beasts in total and all had unique appearances and different numbers of tails. The one inside him had nine tails and was also the most terrifying but also the one with the most chakra of them all. He also read that there were other people like him who had a tailed beast sealed inside of them. They were called a Jinchuriki. The tailed beasts were seen as monsters, demons, mindless beasts and were really hated. That hatred went on to their Jinchuriki which he finally understood why he was hated and called a demon by everyone in the village.
The first Hokage had gathered all the tailed beasts and suppressed them with his wood style. He had also given them away to other villages to avoid war. As Naruto read this he was amazed. 'He really gave such powerful being away like pets' thought Naruto. The first Hokage had although kept the nine tails and sealed him inside of his wife. Naruto then noticed something. The last name of the first Hokage's wife. Uzumaki. He also read that the first Hokage's wife whose name was Mito was the first nine tails Jinchuriki. After Mito, the second nine tails Jinchuriki was Kushina Uzumaki. And after Kushina, it was Naruto. Naruto noticed that so far only the Uzumaki were his Jinchuriki.
Naruto knew that the Uzumaki was a famous clan but was later killed. He never knew why they were killed and why he was the only survivor so far he knew. He barely knew anything about the Uzumaki.
Naruto then read about the different kinds of tailed beasts, their special abilities, and where they are located. He failed to understand why the nine-tailed attacked the village. 'Was it really necessary to kill countless people and destroy countless buildings just to avoid being sealed inside a human? Was it really that bad? If that's the case then I'll do my best for him to be comfortable as much as possible. But would it really help? Was being sealed really the reason he killed? The reason he's evil? Is he really evil?' Naruto began to question everything. He was puzzled by this situation. He didn't want to think someone is evil just because someone said he is. He at least wanted to talk to this "demon" before he came to the conclusion that he's just pure evil.
He read about how the Jinchuriki can talk to the tailed beast. He wanted to try that as well. He made all the other shadow clones poof. He felt all their memories come back to him. Naruto shook his head and sat down. He closed his eyes. He sat down for a few minutes but nothing happened. When Naruto started concentrating even harder he felt something different. He opened his eyes and saw himself in a corridor. It looked like he was in a sewer. As he was looking around he heard a growl. Naruto immediately knew who and where he was. He walked straight and turned left. After a moment of walking, he finally arrived. Before him, he saw a big cage.
"Come closer," said the nine tails growling.
As Naruto went one step closer, the nine tails tried to stab him with his nails. "I want to eat you... but this damn seal... won't let me," he said growling even harder.
Naruto understood that he was trying to scare him and it was working. It certainly was creepy. "So. You're the nine tails huh?" Naruto said.
"You came here yourself. You know where you are and you certainly know who I am, Kid." responded the nine tails.
Naruto then laughed a bit. "You really are scary, nine tails." Naruto noticed he flinched a little hearing that. "Hmm, it feels weird calling you that and it doesn't seem you like it either. So what do you prefer I call you?" Naruto asked.
The nine tails was shocked at hearing this. He has hated humans for only seeing him as a power source. A demon. Evil incarnate. No one had ever asked him for his name. "What do you care, kid?" he then asked.
"Well, you're inside me and you do already know my name so it makes sense for me to know yours," Naruto replied.
The nine tails started laughing. "You're the first human to ever ask me that. Fine, since you asked, it's Kurama" he said. His hate for humans was still the same but he still had a little amount of respect for the human child. Kurama knew what Naruto thinks, what his intentions are, and what he feels. In his point of view, Naruto wasn't that bad but he was still a human. The child of the one who sealed him nonetheless.
"Kurama huh? I like it. So, Kurama. I'd like to ask you something if I'm allowed" Naruto said.
Kurama was again surprised by this child. He wasn't as bad as the previous Jinchuriki he had, plus he gave off a familiar feeling. "Sure, kid. It's not like I have anything else to do," he replied.
"Thank you. Straight to the case then, why did you attack the hidden leaf village 12 years ago?" Naruto asked. He wanted to know what his intentions were at the time.
Kurama sighed. He first didn't want to admit that he was controlled but he didn't want to lie either. "A damn Uchiha controlled me with their damn visual prowess. No matter what everyone else may think, I don't like pointless destruction."
Naruto was glad but he didn't show it. He was in deep thought on who it was that controlled him. "But who did it? The only Uchiha who was capable of controlling you was the legendary Uchiha. But he is dead after all." Naruto said and then continues. "Is the one who controlled you still alive? All the Uchiha were killed except two after all."
"I don't know but I don't think he was a leaf ninja. So, he's probably still alive." Kurama replied. He hasn't had a real conversation in a long time so this did him good.
"He might be a threat. Someone powerful enough to control someone like you and use you to cause such destruction. I wonder who that could be." Naruto said talking to himself. "Anyways, thank you. It was nice talking to you. You got anything you want to say?" Naruto asked.
Kurama lied down and started sleeping giving no answer.
Naruto smiled and went out. As he came out he realized how late it had become and the mess he made with all the books and scrolls. He made a few shadow clones and went into his room tired. He rubbed his stomach and smiled. A moment later the shadow clones were done cleaning up and so he started sleeping.
Naruto wakes up stretching and yawning. He eats breakfast and heads out. He did some exercises first and then trained with his new kunai's. After a few hours of training, Naruto heads back home to take a shower and get ready to hand in the Ninja Registration Form.
He gave it to the third Hokage and sat on a chair in front of him. Naruto then sensed someone coming. He looked at the door and saw it was opening slowly. Naruto then saw a young boy charging at the third Hokage with a shuriken in his hand and yelling "Fight me! Old Geezer."
Naruto was about to stop him but then saw him fall down. He laughed a little at that dumb assassination attempt. He knew or rather guessed who he was. The young boy however noticed that laugh and grabbed his shirt. "I know you are the one who set a trap!" He yelled.
"Huuuh? You fell on your own feet you fool." Naruto said grabbing the young boy's hand and removing it. The young boy was still trying to grab his shirt but Naruto didn't let him as he grabbed his hand a little harder.
"Let his hand go. He's the grandson of the third Hokage" said a quite tall man who seemed to be a join.
Naruto noticed the smirk the young boy was giving. This annoyed him a little. Naruto then grabbed his shirt. "Like I give a damn. You better not touch me again." Naruto said and pushed him on the floor.
The young boy looked up shocked. Anyone else treated him with kindness the minute they found out he's the third Hokage's grandson but Naruto didn't.
After that Naruto headed out. He was finished with his work so he wanted to go home for now. He did however notice someone following him. "What do you want?" Naruto asked getting no response. "You aren't fooling anyone with that, you know?"
"Hehe, impressive. You saw through my disguise. I heard about you. I'll make you my boss! Please train me!" said the young boy.
"Huh? Why would I make you my student?" Naruto asked.
"Come on, please boss. Please." the young boy continues begging.
"Hmm, why do you want to train in the first place?" Naruto asked.
"Because I want to become a Hokage. Then finally people will see me for who I am and not some grandson of a Hokage."
Naruto looked at him with a confused face. "What do you mean?"
"Grandpa named me after the village. My name is Konohamaru. Even though everyone knows my name... no one calls me that. All they see is the Hokage's grandson." Konohamaru said looking down. "I'm sick of that, so that's why I want the Hokage's title."
"Idiot. If you want to be acknowledged then become a strong and respectable shinobi first. There is no way you're becoming a Hokage. Not before you beat me!" Naruto said look at Konohamarus's face. His eyes widened.
"I finally found you, young lord." The shinobi from before said look at Naruto with disgusted eyes. 'That demon brat' he thought.
'Those eyes again' Naruto thought annoyed.
The shinobi was grabbing Konohamaru. "Young master, let's go home. I'm your easiest shortcut to becoming Hokage" the Shinobi said while struggling to pull Konohamaru.
"Let me go!" Konohamaru yelled back.
"Please young master. If you hang out with trash like him, you'll become stupid" the Shinobi said still struggling.
"What did you just call me?" Naruto asked pissed off at that man's comment.
"This has nothing to do with you, d- I mean young man" As soon as the shinobi finished that sentence he was kicked in the face and fell down a couple of meters away. As he stood up as if nothing had happened they were gone. "Damn it. Didn't know he was this experienced but I guess it's expected when you train with an Anbu"
Naruto had picked up Konohamaru and ran away. Konohamaru was looking at Naruto shocked and his eyes wide opened. He didn't even see Naruto use the shadow clone that appeared behind his tutor. Plus that speed and that awesome lighting surrounding him. 'So awesome' was everything Konohamaru could think of.
"I'm sorry, Konohamaru. I acted in the heat of the moment" Naruto said as he let Konohamaru down and rubbed his head laughing a little.
"Don't worry, Nii-chan. He shouldn't have called you that anyway." Konohamaru said.
Naruto looked at him surprised by how he called him. He was also really happy.
"But wow, I got ways to go if I want to surpass you and beat you," Konohamaru said.
"Hehe, you sure do. You better train hard, harder than you ever had." Naruto said.
"Yea yea, stop lecturing me... because from now on... you're my rival!" Konohamaru declares.
Naruto smiles. "Sorry, but starting tomorrow I'm taking my first step as being a shinobi, but one day I'll fight you for the Hokage title. I'll be looking for it, Konohamaru" Naruto said giving a thumbs up with a big smile on his face.
It's the next day. As usual, Naruto was sitting next to Shikamaru and Choji in class. This was the day they were announcing teams and their Sensei. Naruto pretty much knew who he was going to team up with but he still preferred Shikamaru or Choji. Sadly though, they were going to be in a team with Ino. The famous Ino-Shika-Cho formation. He pretty much guessed who he was teaming with but he still hated it. Holding back seemed to be a really bad idea now. 'My "brilliant" idea just backfired' thought Naruto as he sighed.
Iruka started announcing the teams. After a few teams were announced he said "Team 7! Haruno Sakura..."
"Oh boy, here it comes," Naruto said.
"Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke" Iruka finished.
"Great. I really do not like these two especially her" Naruto sighed. Naruto knew how important was teamwork and all that but he just couldn't handle Sakura. The most annoying fangirl out of them all. Sasuke wasn't that bad. He's quiet and doesn't seem to cause any problems.
After Iruka finished announcing their teams they had a lunch break and after that, they would meet their sensei. It would make sense to get to know your teammates better during this lunch break but Naruto just didn't see that happening. If he tried to approach them, they would just tell him to scram.
After lunch break was over and every team had already met their Sensei, team 7 was the only one in the class. 'He's late' was what all three were thinking. After waiting patiently, their new Sensei had finally arrived. Naruto immediately recognized him. He remembered reading about him. Naruto was happy getting a Sensei as good as him.
This Sensei had spiky silver hair often oriented to his left-side and dark gray eyes. Well, eye since his left eye was covered by the forehead protector. He also wore standard Jonin clothes.
"Hmm, my first impression of you guys... well, you don't seem so bad." the Jonin said. "Meet me at the rooftop" he then said and left.
After that Naruto also immediately left which Sasuke and Sakura didn't seem to have noticed. Naruto arrived right after his new Sensei.
'Nice speed' the Jonin thought. He knew Naruto was trained by Tenzo but he still didn't know Naruto's capabilities. Tenzo wouldn't tell him. Tenzo told him that he would find out for himself eventually.
The others had also arrived. Sasuke was shocked to see Naruto be there before him. He didn't even see him run past them.
"Well, let's begin with introducing yourselves," the Jonin said.
"What do you want to know?" Sakura asked.
"Well, how about your likes and dislikes... your dreams for the future and things like that" the Jonin replied.
"Why don't you introduce yourself to us first," Sakura said.
'That might be the smartest thing you have said, Sakura.' Naruto thought.
"Me? Alright. I'm Hatake Kakashi. I have no intention of telling you my likes and dislikes. As for my dream... hmm I have a few hobbies." Kakashi said.
'Really didn't reveal much about himself' Naruto thought.
"Now it's your turn," Kakashi said.
"Alright! My name is Uzumaki Naruto. I like to train a lot and I like to eat ramen. What I dislike or is people who hate on someone else without knowing anything about them. My dream is to become the strongest Shinobi and then become the greatest Hokage there was. As for my hobbies... training I guess." Naruto said.
'Interesting' Kakashi thought.
"Well, you're next," Kakashi said looking at the Uchiha.
"My name is Uchiha Sasuke. I dislike a lot of stuff and don't really like anything. I can't really call it a dream.. but I have an ambition. The resurrection of my clan and.. to kill a certain man." Sasuke said.
'Like I thought' Kakashi thought
'Revenge huh?' Naruto thought.
All Sakura could think of was how cool he was.
"Ok, and lastly the girl," Kakashi said looking at Sakura.
"My name is Haruno Sakura. The thing I like is... well the person I like is... and uhm... my dream for the future.. uhm..?" Sakura said screeching while looking at Sasuke.
'Girls of this age are more interested in love than ninjutsu' Kakashi thought while shaking his head.
'And this is why I don't like her.' Naruto thought.
"So far for the introductions. Tomorrow we'll start our duties as Shinobi. We are going to do something with just the four of us." Kakashi said.
"What is it," Naruto asked.
"Survival training," Kakashi replied.
The three genin looked at Kakashi with confusion.
"We are going to train. But not normal training. I'm going to be your opponent." said Kakashi as he started laughing a little.
"What kind of training... why are you laughing?" asked Sakura.
Naruto looked confused as to why he was laughing so he also asked.
"Oh, nothing, It's just that if I told you, you'd chicken out." continued Kakashi.
"Chicken out? Why?" asked Sakura again.
"Of the 27 members of your graduating class, only nine will actually be accepted as Genin Shinobi. The test we are about to perform has a 66% rate of failure," answered Kakashi.
Naruto was now beginning to worry. "A 66% rate of failure? I cant... I won't fail this. I will become the greatest Hokage," declared Naruto as he was holding his fist. Naruto then looked up and realized he said it out loud and just looked away.
Kakashi looked at Naruto for a moment but then continued. "In any event, we'll meet tomorrow morning on the practice field so I can evaluate each of your skills and weaknesses. Make sure to go all out. Oh, and, I wouldn't eat breakfast if I were you. Unless you enjoy throwing up that is." Kakashi then gives a handout with details to the assignment to the three students and Shunshined away.
'Breakfast? Hmm' thought Naruto as he was confused about that comment. Without paying attention Naruto picks the handout up and also Shunshined away with confused looks by Sasuke and Sakura seeing Narutos speed.
Thank you for reading. So, how was this chapter? Please tell me your thoughts on the reviews. I sure hope I didn't ruin the Konohamaru/Naruto moment. That's the scene I'm most worried about so please tell me if it was good or not.
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