Here is chapter 3!

Sorry for not getting it to you sooner, but I went over some scenes a few times, wanting to get them right, I hope they're to your liking.

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NOTE: One reviewer, kyuubilord1. Said that Naruto/L should be more detached. That may be so, but unlike in his former life, Naruto/L has been forced to interact more with people, and thus may be slightly less detached than he was before.

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It was the following morning, after the incident with Mizuki and the Forbidden Scroll. And Naruto was now crouching on a seat, wearing his usual outfit of his white long sleeved shirt and jeans. And The Hokage was opposite him behind his desk, reviewing Naruto's Ninja registration photo.

"Very good Naruto, it seems everything is in order" The Third said as he placed Naruto's photo inside a folder, before turning and sending Naruto a confused look.

"But, where is your headband?" he asked, noticing Naruto's current lack of the headband given to him by Iruka the night before.

"Oh, that" Naruto said in response. "I didn't see any point in wearing it today, since team placements aren't until tomorrow, and I didn't particularly feel the need to advertise my Genin status until meeting with the rest of my peers"

The Third rolled his eyes good naturedly and smiled slightly.

"In future Naruto, I would expect you to be wearing your Headband while on duty"

Naruto merely nodded again in response.

"Also, Iruka tells me you can perform the Kage Bunshin technique?" The Third asked curiously.

"Yes, it wasn't very difficult to learn" Naruto said in response.

"Did you learn that from the scroll?"

"No, I didn't need to. I merely copied the technique from a Jounin I observed training some weeks back. All I needed to do was apply the theory taught to us in the academy as well as the hand signs and movements of the Jounin and I was able to learn the technique in a matter of hours, as I said, it wasn't very difficult" Naruto said in a bored tone.

Concealing the fact that Kakashi had taught Naruto the technique, though technically it wasn't lying, as Kakashi was a Jounin and he did teach Naruto to do it while he was training himself, so the story was true.

"I see" The Third replied as he took a puff from his pipe.

"I would advise you to be careful when performing that technique Naruto, it can be dangerous if not handled correctly" The Hokage said.

"I'll make sure to not overestimate my limits, Lord Hokage" Naruto said.

'Though with his levels of Chakra, there shouldn't be a problem, but he doesn't know that' The Third thought.

"Oh and that reminds me, try not to use that….particular technique of yours" he said as he thought back to the night before, when Naruto had transformed into a busty female version of himself. Hiruzen hadn't expected that, at least not from Naruto of all people, and the young man before him didn't even seem fazed by it.

"Technique?...Oh, you mean this" Naruto said as he moved to do the hand signs for his transformation.

"No! No! I think we've all seen enough of that for one week Naruto!" The Third said quickly, causing Naruto to lover his hands in slight confusion.

The Third pulled his hat down slightly, trying to hide the blush that appeared on his cheeks.

Naruto felt slightly humorous at the response, The Third had always been there for him, ever since he had been reborn into this world. The old man had been a constant source of comfort, companionship and knowledge when he could, and was always kind and friendly to him.

He had been the first person to show him such kindness. And though Naruto would not always show it, he cared for the Third as well, in his own way, he reminded him somewhat of Watari. Especially when he thought back to his younger days, back before Whammy's house, when it had just been Watari and him so long ago

"Naruto?"

Realising he was starring off into space, Naruto turned back to The Third.

"Sorry, I was lost in thought and-" He began before stopping as he felt a presence outside the door on the far right of the room; The Third also noticed the presence and inwardly sighed.

'Here we go again' Hiruzen thought, knowing who was about to come crashing through the door.

As if on cue, the door was quickly slid to the side, revealing a small boy with a shuriken in hand came running into the room; he was wearing a grey helmet and hat brown hair and a yellow shirt with the leaf village symbol on the front and light green shorts, and a blue scarf which was far too long for him.

"OLD MAN I CHALLENGE YOU!" the boy screamed, before running towards the Hokage at the desk, Naruto merely watched with a slightly raised brow at the sight.

"I AM GOING TO DEFEAT YOU AND BECOME THE FIFTH HOKAGE!"

However the young boy found himself face planting into the ground after stepping on his scarf, causing The Third to let out a sigh, and Naruto to lean forward to examine the boy, who was now clutching his face and groaning.

A Jounin than appeared at the doorway, he was wearing a bandanna headband and black round lensed sunglasses, he seemed to be chasing after the boy.

"Uuughh, something tripped me" The boy said looking around the room in confusion.

"Are you ok honourable grandson!" the man at the door asked, before fixing his glasses. "And there's nothing here for you to trip on, it's pretty flat" he said mostly to himself.

'Hmmm, that looks like the man I saw looking into the female bath house last week' Naruto thought as he stared at the man before turning back to the boy who was now staring back at him.

The boy frowned and walked over to Naruto.

"Argh, You're the one who tripped me, aren't you!" the boy said standing in front of Naruto and poking him in the chest.

"No, that is incorrect, I did not trip you, I couldn't have, seeing as you were all the way over there, and I didn't leave this chair the entire time" Naruto said flatly, as he looked over to where the boy had entered.

"Liar!" The boy yelled as he went to poke Naruto again, only for him to grab his wrist.

"Please don't do that again" he said with slight annoyance.

"Hey you! Take your hands of off him right now!" Ebisu exclaimed angrily, before pointing to The Third.

"He is the honourable Grandson of the honourable Third Hokage!"

Naruto glanced over at Ebisu, and then back at the boy, who now had a small smirk on his face.

"What's the matter tough guy, afraid cause The Third Hokage is my grandfather!" The boy exclaimed.

Naruto merely stared for a moment before calmly making his right hand into a fist and bringing it down directly on top of the boys head.

The boy staggered for a moment before falling forward onto the floor, his head spinning slightly.

"It wouldn't matter if he was your grandmother instead of your grandfather, familial relation is no reason for acting in such a manner" Naruto said before hopping down from the seat, and placing his hands in his pockets.

Ebisu was stammering in disbelief at the sight.

"If that is all, I do belief I will take my leave, thank you for finalising my identification, Lord Hokage" Naruto said as he stepped around the boy who still looked dizzy.

"Yes, that will be all Naruto, have a nice day" The Third said slightly amused at Naruto having reprimanded his grandson for his behaviour.

With a small wave, Naruto exited the room and made his way out of the academy.

(Five Minutes Later)

Naruto was now walking down an empty street, hunched over and eating a pocket of bonbons.

He knew he was being followed by the boy from the meeting; he was staying thirty feet behind him and had been trailing him shortly after leaving the academy. But every time Naruto stopped and looked back, he would attempt to hide himself, with little to no success.

Stopping once more he called out to him.

"You can come out now, I know you've been following me since I left the academy" He said as he turned to see the boy now attempting to hide against a fence using a painted sheet made to match the wood palings, however he was holding it the wrong way.

The boy smirked as he lowered the cloth.

"Saw through my disguise hah? The rumours about you are true, you're good" he said walking up to Naruto, who was still eating his bonbons.

"Alright! I'll be your apprentice and you'll be my trainer!" the boy said confidently.

"And then afterwards you gotta show me that Jutsu you used on Grandpa Hokage!" he said excitedly.

"Excuse me?" Naruto asked, confused at the entire conversation.

The boy merely chuckled.

"The Jutsu you used! I overheard him talking about it at home, you used some really cool Jutsu and it knocked him right out!" he explained.

"Oh, that Jutsu" Naruto said before taking another bonbon.

He chewed it for a few moments, savouring its taste.

"Mhhmm Sorry, no can do" Naruto said flatly.

"Aaww come on, I really need a new trainer, please boss!" The younger boy pleaded.

Naruto cocked his head slightly. "Boss?"

The younger boy nodded enthusiastically.

"Yeah, You're the boss!" he said pumping his fist and repeating it a few times, Naruto brought his thumb between his lip and seemed to think it over for a few seconds.

"Answer me one question" Naruto said.

"Huh?"

"Why do you want to beat The Third?"

The boy looked puzzled for a moment before answering.

"That's easy! Because I want to be the next Hokage!" he answered quickly.

Naruto seemed to stare at him blankly for a moment before responding.

"No, that's not it" he said, causing the boy to look at him in confusion.

"You don't want to beat him simply for that, there's more to it than simple youthful zeal. From what I saw back in that meeting you stiffened slightly whenever your trainer called you 'honourable grandson', which shows you have something against that title. It could be that you feel personified, that you dislike being seen only as an extension of your grandfather, and not your own person. Which is leading you on this foolish quest to try and prove yourself to him and to those around you" Naruto said.

"Foolish only in the belief that you could defeat the Hokage at your current age and level of capability" he said after finishing another bonbon.

"You also want me to teach you because you feel unfulfilled by your current teacher as well as his obvious lack of concern for your feelings as he continues to call you by your title and not your name. And previously when I struck you, it came as a surprise as no one you've encountered before has had the nerve to do so, once again personifying you as the 'Honourable Grandson' of the Hokage, and in doing so I inadvertently caught your interest as someone who has treated you as any other child your age acting in such a manner, and was not afraid to reprimand your actions, and thus leading to you meeting me now" Naruto said as he finished the final chocolate coated treat and walked over to place the box in a nearby garbage bin.

The boy was now standing there slightly wide eyed in surprise at his words.

"H-How did you know all t-that?"

Naruto turned back to him and answered.

"Because I'm good at observation" he said as he put his hands in his pockets and began to walk away.

He continued for a few moments before stopping and turning back to the boy.

"Well, are you coming or not?" he asked in a bored tone.

The boy seemed surprised before quickly nodding and running to catch up.

"Y-Yeah!" he said as he caught up to Naruto, they both continued walking at a similar pace.

"My name is Naruto Uzumaki" he said not looking away from the path they were going on, not hearing a response immediately he looked over to the younger boy.

"This is where the other person usually offers their name in return"

"Oh, right" The boy said chuckling slightly and rubbing his right hand on the back of his head, he wasn't used to people asking for his name.

"My name's Konohamaru"

(Ten Minutes Later)

Naruto and Konohamaru were now in a busier part of town, people were walking through the street going about their business as the two boys were watching from the sidewalk.

"Observation is a key skill to master, not just in regards to this technique, but in life. But for now you only need focus on it for the transformation" Naruto said as he saw Konohamaru nodding.

The younger boy had already explained he understood the basis of Chakra and Jutsu, which saved Naruto time, as he didn't have to give him the basic details.

Naruto looked around for a moment, placing his thumb in his mouth as he surveyed the various people around the area, his eyes coming to rest on an auburn haired woman wearing a dull purple kimono.

"Try taking on her appearance" Naruto said pointing to her, Konohamaru looked to where he was pointing and saw the woman.

"Ok!" he said enthusiastically, making the required hand sign and concentrating.

"Transform!"

He was surrounded by a puff of smoke, and after it cleared Naruto could see the resulting transformation.

"Well do I look like her?" Konohamaru asked him, his was voice deeper and unfeminine.

Naruto stared back at him blankly for a moment.

"Well the clothing is similar" he admitted monotonously, which he thought was true, Konohamaru had at least copied the woman's clothing exactly, and the appearance was similar except the form he took was a far more obese and warped version.

"What!" A voice called out from behind Naruto.

"You think that looks like me!" The woman exclaimed angrily, and before Naruto could explain the woman let out a yell as she slapped him across the face, causing him to fall to the ground.

She then proceeded to walk over to Konohamaru who had dropped the transformation in shock and slight fear at the woman; however she merely smiled kindly at him.

"Now, Now Honourable Grandson, the next time you transform into me, make me a little cuter ok" she said happily, before walking away leaving a still shocked Konohamaru.

Naruto meanwhile had picked himself up off the ground and was rubbing his cheek with one hand while looking at the woman's retreating form with a blank look.

"S-She's scary" Konohamaru said shakily.

"Hmm, and imitation is supposed to be the most sincere form of flattery." He said with a bored tone, before putting his hands in his pockets and walking on.

(Later: Training Grounds)

After several hours of practice, Konohamaru now had gotten better at the transformation and wasn't making as many mistakes.

Naruto had decided to come to a more secluded area where they could practice in peace, without so many distractions or concerns.

One such example was while on the way to the training grounds, Konohamaru had suggested they try sneaking into the girl's bath house change rooms, which was quickly shot down by Naruto as he had concluded there was a 88 percent chance that they would be caught, probably due to Konohamaru difficulty with the transformation and he didn't particularly feel like getting physically attacked again.

They were now sitting on a log, well Konohamaru was sitting, and Naruto was crouching.

Konohamaru looked over at Naruto for a moment before speaking up.

"Hey, do you think what Ebisu says is true, that he can show me the fast way to become a great Ninja, and Hokage?" he asked.

Naruto turned to him.

"No" Naruto said flatly.

"To reach such positions, it rarely ever comes easy. People often have to work long and hard for many years to achieve such goals, and even then it isn't always simple to just be given the position of Hokage"

Konohamaru tilted his head in confusion.

"What do you mean it isn't simple? If you were strong enough to be Hokage wouldn't that be all you need?" Konohamaru asked.

Naruto didn't answer him immediately, but merely looked down for a few moments before speaking.

"If one was to be Hokage, or in any position of power or authority, it is not enough to simply be the strongest, nor the smartest, or even the most competent. You would need the trust and belief of those around you" Naruto said monotonously.

Konohamaru looked confused, so Naruto continued.

"You would need people to trust in you and belief in you, and that you are the right person for the job. They would have to be able to look to you for guidance in times it is needed, be able to lend them your strength and assurance when they themselves lose faith."

Konohamaru was now listening intently.

"It may not always be easy, as I said. Sometimes you may need to make choices or decisions that will be difficult, that will determine whether people live or die, and you will have to deal with the consequences of those decisions. But you must try to stay firm in your beliefs as long as you view them as right, and inspire those around you. And in some cases they in turn will help you, by offering wisdom and assurance when your own will and beliefs are shaken, or when you yourself are lost at what path to take." Naruto said.

Konohamaru was still listening to him, his expression one of attentiveness and admiration.

(Meanwhile at the Hokage Tower)

Hiruzen sat and watched the interactions between Naruto and Konohamaru on his crystal ball, he had seen their exploits from earlier and during Konohamaru's attempts to learn the Sexy Jutsu, much to his worry, he now would have to be on guard if Konohamaru tried using that against him.

However he was surprised at Naruto's words to his grandson that he had heard, Naruto showed wisdom and insight beyond his years. And Konohamaru seemed to be taking it all in and listening. Naruto had raised some interesting and truthful points about the job of being a Kage that Konohamaru had obviously not considered.

(Back with Naruto and Co)

Before Naruto could say anymore, he heard a soft thud as someone appeared on one of the trees behind them.

"I found you!"

Naruto and Konohamaru turned to see Ebisu standing on a tree branch, a smug look of satisfaction on his face.

'Hah, The Nine Tailed Fox' he thought with disdain as he looked down at Naruto.

Naruto merely looked back at him with a bored expression.

"I thought we'd run into you again, Ebisu-San"

Ebisu ignored him as he jumped down a few feet in front of them.

"So, Honourable Grandson, it is time to go home" he said.

Konohamaru shook his head vigorously.

"No way! I'm not listening to you, Naruto's my new trainer!" Konohamaru exclaimed pointing to Naruto who merely glanced at the two of them.

Ebisu gave Naruto a scowl under his glasses, before his usual demeanour came back.

"But I am the only one capable of teaching you the ways of becoming Hokage, such a task entitles you to be fluent in many forms of the Ninja arts, something this brat is completely ignorant of" Ebisu said.

Konohamaru scowled before putting his hands in the transformation sign.

"Oh yeah, check out this, Transform!"

Ebisu was surprised slightly as Konohamaru was surrounded by smoke.

A second later, Konohamaru stood there, his transformation making him appear as a busty brunette with smoke barely covering her body parts.

"How do you like this Jutsu?" Konohamaru asked with a flirty voice.

Ebisu froze up as his cheeks blushed.

"AAAGGHHHH!" Ebisu screamed out, however he didn't pass out as Konohamaru expected.

"Huh? It didn't work" Konohamaru said to himself.

"W-What kind of scandalous technique is that!" Ebisu exclaimed angrily, his cheeks blushing.

"Such tasteless vulgarity could never influence me, I am far above it!"

Ebisu than tried to grab Konohamaru's scarf and drag him away, only for the boy to resist.

'The single transformation wouldn't work on Ebisu' Naruto thought to himself.

'From the time I saw him looking into the female bath houses, and from the obvious look of embarrassment on his face the technique has worked to a degree, however he seems to pride himself on keeping that side of him carefully hidden, perhaps a stronger incentive is required, enough to overwhelm his inhibitions and produce the desired effect'

"Naruto is turning you into a delinquent, only my special training can get you on the fast track to becoming a Hokage!" Ebisu said, only for Konohamaru to continue fighting against him.

"Just leave me alone, I don't need your stupid training!" Konohamaru said, before Naruto's voice interrupted them both.

"Kage-Bunshin No Jutsu"

There now were thirty Naruto's standing throughout the training grounds, all sharing similar hunched or slouched appearances and all staring at Ebisu.

"Wow, this is unreal!" Konohamaru said.

"I'm not impressed" Ebisu said.

"I am Jounin, an elite Ninja warrior; I'm not some light weight like Mizuki" he said walking forward ready to confront the clones.

"Watch how a real Ninja beats an upstart"

Naruto's clones merely moved their hands into the transform hand sign.

"Transform" they all said, as the real Naruto jumped back next to Konohamaru.

Instantly Ebisu was surrounded by over thirty different beautiful and naked women, all of them were surrounding him and caressing him.

Konohamaru looked on in surprise, and unbeknownst to all of them, the Hokage face palmed inside his office.

Ebisu couldn't contain his composure this time, and after a few moments he was blown back onto the ground, unconscious with a heavy nosebleed.

"As I thought, it only required more enforcement to be affective" Naruto said as he out he placed his thumb in his mouth in contemplation.

"Oh, I couldn't even beat Ebisu-Sensei" Konohamaru said with a defeated tone.

Naruto glanced over towards him.

"No you couldn't, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to eventually" he said before walking past Konohamaru.

"Come along, it's getting late. You should be heading home now" Naruto said as Konohamaru ran to catch up to him.

They exited the training field as the sun began to set in the horizon.

"H-Hey Naruto" Konohamaru said speaking up.

"Hmm" Naruto acknowledged.

"Can…Can we maybe…do this again, sometime" Konohamaru asked shyly.

Naruto looked over at the younger boy. He wasn't sure exactly what compelled him to spend time with him throughout the day, nor teach him his transformation technique, but all in all he hadn't exactly disliked Konohamaru's company, in fact it had been interesting to pass the time while also getting the chance to spread some of his knowledge to a willing recipient.

"If I have some free time available, there may be the possibility to do similar activities again" Naruto said as he took a small single bar of chocolate from his pocket and opened it.

Konohamaru seemed surprised at Naruto's response before smiling.

"However I am being assigned to my Ninja Squad tomorrow, so I may have less free time available to me than I do now" He said taking a bite out of his chocolate.

Konohamaru looked a bit disappointed, but nodded, understanding that Naruto was a real Ninja starting tomorrow.

"But" Naruto said, interrupting Konohamaru's thoughts.

"If you are serious about becoming a stronger Ninja when the time comes, I may continue to teach you a few things" he said before taking another bite.

"Mmmm, besides Mmm You are my apprentice Mmmm aren't you?" Naruto asked in-between bites, his voice slightly softer than his usual tone and a small ghost of a smile was on his face.

Konohamaru beamed at Naruto's words and a huge grin broke out on his face.

"Yeah, absolutely Boss!"


(That Night: Naruto's Apartment)

Naruto was now sitting in the living room area of his apartment, and turned to look at the clock, as if on cue a small knock was heard on the window.

Walking over to it, Naruto opened to see Kakashi there, smiling at him.

"You're fifteen minutes and thirteen seconds late" he said moving to allow Kakashi entrance.

"Well I would have been here sooner but I got caught up helping an old lady with her groceries" Kakashi said lightly.

Naruto stared at him blankly.

"That's the third time you've used that excuse, and besides It is unlikely that aby elderly people would be out shopping for groceries at this hour" he said moving back into the living room area.

"How would you know? You don't go out shopping at this hour either" Kakashi said mirthfully, causing Naruto to resist rolling his eyes.

"And I heard you were seen hanging around with the Hokage's grandson today"

Naruto moved towards the kitchen and turned on the kettle.

"Yes, that is correct"

"Making new friends?" Kakashi asked.

"I wouldn't say that exactly, he is currently my acquaintance, and fancies himself my new student" Naruto said.

"Well look at you, already out of the academy and you have your own student, impressive" Kakashi said playfully.

Naruto merely shot him a blank look.

"I'm not sure why, but I didn't particularly mind his company, it was a welcome change from the day to day academy interactions I've had for the past few years." Naruto said as he pulled out two cups from the cupboard.

"It's just good to see you spending time with people besides me, L" Kakashi said.

"Hmmm" Naruto responded as he poured himself and Kakashi some coffee.

Kakashi meanwhile had looked over some notes Naruto had placed on a nearby table.

"So how is your new technique coming?" he asked, examining the notes sprawled out across the page.

"It's developing slowly, I'm going to try and practice it again when I have the time" Naruto said passing the cup to Kakashi who accepted it and placed the papers back down.

Naruto meanwhile went into the bedroom section of the apartment and lifted up the rug near his bed, underneath was a few floor boards that he had placed specifically to hide important object beneath.

Lifting the floorboards up, a safe came into view. It wasn't overly large, but it was big enough for Naruto's current purposes. Typing in the number combination, followed by a seven letter code, the safe opened.

He placed the notes inside before closing the safe once again; he then placed the floorboards back over it, and the rug, before entering the kitchen area once again.

The safe was specially modified by him and Kakashi, so that if anyone attempted to open it without the proper combinations, the interior would catch alight, and all the documents inside would burn, it was meant to protect more crucial information.

Crouching on his chair opposite Kakashi, Naruto began adding sugar cubes to his coffee.

"Tomorrow is sure to be interesting" Kakashi said taking a small sip.

"Yes, it shall" Naruto said adding another sugar cube to his own coffee, and looking out the window into the night sky, and thinking of what the next day would hold for them both.


So there you have it, chapter 3!

Did you like it!? I hope so.

Please review and let me know what you think, or your favourite moments, or anything you want to say or know, I love getting reviews and they help me write the story better when I get feedback.

Will we see more of Konohamaru ?

What technique were Naruto and Kakashi talking about?

And what will happen when Naruto meets his new team mates?

Stay tuned for the next chapter to find out more.

In the Next Chapter Naruto/L will meet his new team mates.

I will try and work on the next chapter this week, and might have it up in a few days.

Until than, please enjoy!