Review responses
Aleh - Okay... first off, it's chakra, not charka. Secondly, there's only one Hyuuga main family -- that's why it's called the 'main' family. Hell, Neji's technically (and genetically) Hinata's half-brother and he's STILL considered a branch member. It turns out you're absolutely right. I've reposted the last chapter to change the mistakes.
Jenniyah - Oh, this is nice ...so is naruto gonna meet up w/ sasuke eventually? or... is he gone and we'll only hear bits of info about him? OH!! is akatsuki still after kyuubi? man, itachi must be really old when he appears again eh?..hehe Naruto and Sasuke will meet, eventually. The Akatsuki think the Kyuubi is gone with the big boom and all. Sasuke might have killed Itachi by now, we'll see.
One Azn Dragon - Sigh, that was short. But why is Kyubi dormant? I apologize for the length of the last chapter, I had to finish up everything before we go to the genin stuff, and this chapter is a bit longer. Kyuubi is not dormant, he makes an appearance in this chapter.
ookami-kun - good work! will naruwata learn kaiten? it's such an awesome move :) Yes. Hiashi taught him that last chapter. : )
Disclaimer: Do I really have to write this every chapter!? Sigh. Naruto is owned by the great Masashi Kishimoto-sama, who is not me.
New summary: Naruto's son has grown up. But being raised by the most prestigious family in Konoha, how did he turn out into an ... avenger!?
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Italics - Character thoughtBold text - Kyuubi speech
One last chance
Chapter 5: Déjà vu days
6 years later
"I'll be leaving now father. Today is the genin graduation exam." A now 12- year-old Naru stated. Hiashi only grunted in response. "Be sure to pass."
"Of course I will, Tou-san."
"Good luck today Naru-chan." The cheerful voice of Hinata came from the kitchen. "Of course, but I don't need it, Hehe!" And he ran out.
He was now 12, and soon to be a genin. Naru had grown up a bit over the last four years. He was still top of the class, and had plenty of friends and admirers. His hair had grown longer, but he kept it tied in a short ponytail behind his head, as Hyuugas seem to like long hair for some reason. (1) He was still shorter than most, much to his annoyance. It seems height is genetic. He wore his 'school-use' attire, black pants, a blue shirt and short-sleeved black jacket. (2)
He wasn't a loudmouth like his father was (Hiashi had told him of his heritage when he turned twelve), nor was he unsociable like Neji. In his view, home was for quiet and training, school was for fun with people his age. He was popular too, but not as much as Sasuke was. He was good friends with a few people, and on good terms with the rest. Girls didn't line up and bicker between themselves to date him, but he had a fair share of requests and admirers.
I'll be a genin by dinner-time. Finally!
Even though he was a 'genius' who could have probably graduated a few years sooner, he still had to wait till he was twelve. The academy didn't exactly want anymore 'geniuses' graduating young and going psycho later on, like a certain Uchiha did. Thus all students regardless of skill had to wait till they were twelve years old.
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Across the street, several minutes earlier saw another (possibly) soon-to- be genin get ready. "KACHI!!! Get up, you're going to be late for your exam!" His father screamed.
Kachi had grown up too. He had dropped to almost the bottom of the class. 'A complete embarrassment to our clan' had been Hiashi's view on it. Hiashi might have blown out his brain long ago if he wasn't such good friends with Naru (at least he thought). (3) With his drop in ability, his mouth had taken over (Naru thought it was funny he was turning into his father, the real one). Naturally, this earned him a bad name, and only Naru and his friends were willing to hang around him.
Although they seem good friends, Kachi was jealous of his younger sibling, how dare this non-Hyuuga take all my glory!? And thus they became rivals, although kinda one-sided. Naru thought it was funny but didn't think of him as a rival. Still, he did his best to teach his little 'brother' some jutsus and skills, to no avail. It seemed the only thing Kachi is better at than Naru is his knowledge of seals and sealing techniques, which might be useful one day to get that horrid thing off his forehead.
"I gotta go now, can't be late, cya." He screamed and bolted out the door... almost running into Naru, who was about to knock. "Ah so you are awake." He smirked. Kachi frowned and pushed him out of the way. The two walked to school together talking. Well, Naru was taking and the other was yelling.
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They walked into the room with a few minutes to spare, although no one noticed. Everyone else was busy getting last minute studying done, and some were practicing jutsus.
Kachi went and sat next to his 'crush', Naru followed. "Good morning Reika- chan." Naru frowned, he got to her first! Reika was a Yamanaka, and although her aunt Ino had taught her how to thoroughly manipulate men, she had no clue how to get this idiot to stop liking her. Of course, she wasn't the smartest in the class, but had adequate combat skills to make up for it.
Kachi had a crush on her, Naru only liked her as a friend. Naru's operational thought was 'Skills come first, women can come later.' He could wait a few years, although she didn't even seem to like him. Reika on the other hand only liked them both as friends, and had a similar train of thought.
Kachi was probably too obsessed with her to train properly, they both sighed. Kachi tried to ask her out again.
Two other girls came and sat behind them. "Hello Naru-kun!" One squealed. Naru looked behind him, it was Karasu, a girl who had a huge crush on him. "Oh, good morning Karasu-san." Karasu was a girl with light black hair, and grey eyes. She was bright but annoying. Naru didn't exactly want to get close to her, fearing her parent's wraith if he did anything bad.
The other girl, Yumiko had a crush on Kachi, but didn't want to get in his way while he was talking to Reika.
A blond haired boy entered the room, this was Naru's friend Tenka. He came over to them and sat in front of Naru. "Morning Naru. Get any studying done last night?"
"Che, I don't need it. I found out what's on the graduating test." He winked.
"Oh, care to share?"
Naru poked his finger up in a way to say 'no'. "No point, the bell's gonna ring and they'll tell you what it is."
The bell rang a few seconds later, and Iruka walked in to announce that "The test will consist of three parts. The first will consist of you creating two working bunshins, the second is an accuracy test and the third is a surprise. We will go in alphabetical order, come to the next room when you are called." The first was someone from the Aburame clan. He walked off.
Hmm, I can do bunshins, but my accuracy is really bad. Kachi was now slightly worried.
Bunshins are a cinch, and my accuracy isn't bad. But what's this third surprise test? My intel didn't mention this. Still, Naru was confident about his ability to pass.
My accuracy is perfect, but the bunshins, crap I didn't study that last night. So Reika excused herself to practice on the floor.
Oh no, my accuracy is bad and but my bunshins aren't that bad, better practice now! Karasu walked off to the floor to practice. Yumiko followed her.
This should be no problem. Tenka was only middle of the class, but only because his excellent combat skills made up for his awful test scores.
"Ha this'll be no sweat." Kachi declared. "I can easily get a better score than you Naru-kun. I would bet I could make more bunshins than you."
Not being the type to back down from challenges, Naru simply accepted. The whole class watched in anticipation as the two Hyuugas 'battled it out'.
"Bunshin no jutsu." And there were ten Kachis grinning at him. "Beat that!"
"Kage bunshin no jutsu." And there were ten Naru's standing with a smug look.
The class went "ooh".
That was when Iruka returned. "You two stop wasting your charka. And you Naru, Ninjas don't show off their best techniques except in battle."
"Sorry."
"Sorry."
"Hmm. Next is ..." Someone from the Inuzaka clan walked off. (4)
When it came time for the two siblings, Kachi was called first. When he came back he had a smug look on his face and a head-protector in his hand. "So you passed huh, I guess I'm next." Iruka returned and Naru walked off with him.
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Iruka walked into the test room and took a seat next to the other tester, a gray haired man. And no, it wasn't Mizuki. The aforementioned gray-haired man looked up from his book and smiled, not that anyone could see it under the mask.
"All right let's begin."
The first test he passed easily, having easily made ten Kage Bunshins only a few minutes ago.
The accuracy test was rather good, seven kunai hit the target, and the other three came close. It was enough to pass.
"For the third test, it will be a question from a previous written exam the class took last year. This is to see if you remember anything from your previous years. However, if you get this question wrong, you'll not only fail this test, you'll have to repeat the last two years of school to make sure you get it right next time. You can choose not to answer for now. Do you still want to take this?"
Where have I heard this before? Oh yes, the chuunin exams uses a similar tactic.
"Of course."
Iruka smiled, and gave him a head-protector. "Congratulations, you answered correctly. You pass."
Kakashi had apparently zoned out a while ago.
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Once all the tests were administered, Iruka announced that "Those who passed come back here tomorrow. Those who didn't, come back here in two days. Dismissed."
The students left, to the proud or ashamed parents waiting.
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Hiashi asked his wife to prepare a feast for Naru's graduation. Since Kachi had graduated as well, his family was invited for dinner as well.
Kachi's parents were absolutely thrilled, not only did their dead-last son graduate, they were having dinner with Hiashi-sama.
After the two boys excused themselves for some training, the talk went to their futures.
"Since my son is the top of the class, and yours is somewhere around the bottom, they might be paired together." Hiashi stated. Kachi's father blushed with embarrassment at the mention of his rank. "That would be wonderful, maybe your son could knock some good sense and some skill into my boy, Hiashi-sama." They laughed.
Hinata spoke up, "I wonder who their senseis will be. I heard Ino say Shikamaru-san hasn't had missions for a while, and that Tsunade-sama wants to get him to teach." They laughed again. "And, I also heard Kakashi was pulled off the active ANBU roster by Tsunade-sama. Maybe she has a team for him too.
"That might be good for them, Kakashi's last remaining student is doing pretty well, isn't she? And Kakashi was trained by the forth Hokage himself."
"Oh Sakura-san, she's the top medic in the village now, save for Tsunade- sama."
They spent the rest of the night talking about the future.
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Kachi had earlier reluctantly admitted his sibling was better than him with the bunshins, and swallowed his pride to ask for help. After only two hours of training, Kachi had finally been able to make one Kage bunshin that could last for more than ten seconds. Naru smiled, it was a good improvement. The two retired for the night, Naru left for his room and Kachi went home.
Naru walked into his room and fell on his bed, excited about the next day. Everything is going great. Soon, I can do what I need to. And he fell asleep.
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The next day, Naru woke up at his usual time, as did Kachi. Once again, Kachi almost ran into Naru coming out his front door. Naru smirked again, but Kachi was too excited to care. They ran to the academy building.
"All right, I will now announce the teams. Team one, consists of ..." Team one was announced, then team two and so on.
"All right, team seven will be Ichiri Yumiko, Sabakuno Tenka and Hatake Karasu." (5)
"Next is team right. Both Hyuuga Kachi and Hyuuga Naru, and Yamanaka Reika." Kachi did a little jump for joy. The other two sat in silence. Yumiko frowned.
After all the teams were announced, they were instructed to return after lunch to meet their new teachers.
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Naru had suggested they go out to eat together, to be more 'teamlike'. The other two agreed. Team eight also joined them for Ramen at Ichiraku.
Kachi sat between Reika and Yumiko, talking to them while inhaling the ramen. Karasu and Naru talked, and Tenka joined in at times.
Tenka didn't talk much, feeling he didn't fit in. His family was not from Konoha, they were from the sand. Due to political strife in the wind country, his uncle Gaara had brought him to Konoha twelve years ago, and Tsunade had placed him in the care of Shizune. He was Temari's son and had wild blond hair from his mother and blue eyes from the father. His real father had died due to an assassination and he had been brought here for safety. Iruka always thought he looked a bit like the old Naruto.
After both Karasu and Yumiko failed to get their perspective loves to take them out on dates, the six headed back to the academy building.
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A few hours later found teams seven and eight waiting in the now-empty classroom. Both their senseis were late!
The door opened, and in walked the two jounins.
"You're late!" Three people screamed. Naru, Reika and Tenka sighed disappointingly.
"Gomen, I had to drag this lazy bum away from the clouds. He he." One stated. The other humphed.
"Liar! Tou-san, you know you can't deceive me anymore!" Karasu screeched. Kakashi sighed, his daughter was wayyyyyy too loud.
"Well, I wish you luck with her Shikamaru-kun. Just don't get her killed." Kakashi smiled, but his tone promised horrible things if the lazy bum let anything happen to his precious child.
"Huh. How troublesome."
Naru just sat and watched the scene drag out.
So, that's Naruto's son eh? This should be interesting. If he has the blood of the Naruto and the forth Hokage, I wouldn't be surprised if he became the next Hokage himself. That'll definitely boost my reputation. Kakashi smiled, he would enjoy this greatly.
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Three of the genins left with Shikamaru, and the last three were left in the classroom with Kakashi, patiently waiting for an order.
"Well I know one of you." Kakashi looked at Naru, he had been a guest of Hiashi in the past and taught Naru a few things himself. "But not that well, so the three of you introduce yourselves. Like what you like or don't like and what you want to be."
But nobody said anything. "Huh, I guess I'll have to start off. I'm Hatake Kakashi. I like ...." His face went into a happy smile. Naru sneered. He knew exactly what kind of stuff Kakashi liked. "I don't like annoying brats." He glared. "And I hope to be able to survive this assignment."
"I'm Kachi! I like reading manga and training. I don't like when Naru-kun shows off. Someday I'm gonna prove to Hiashi-sama I'm not a disappointment to our clan, and I'll find a way to break our house's curse." Naru scoffed, since when did he show off?
This kid reminds me of someone, Kakashi thought.
"I'm Yamanaka Reika, I like collecting types of weapons and using them. I also like music and ice cream. I'm going to become strong and be like Tsunade-sama. And I'm not going to find a lazy bum for a husband like aunt Ino did."
A weapons master huh, and a Yamanaka.
"You all know my name. I like challenges and I don't like surprises. Someday, I'm going to be Hokage. And also, there's someone I have to kill." There was a growling sound in his belly. He smiled, soon, Kyuubi, soon.
Sure hope it's not me, Kachi frowned.
He's just trying to make himself look cool, Reika also frowned.
Kakashi blinked in shock, did he jump back in time or something? Or maybe someone is playing a prank on him? I'll need to have a talk with Hiashi- sama.
The look on Kakashi's face was priceless. While Naru's face was calm, his mind was laughing hysterically.
"Er, well then, we'll meet at the academy gate at seven tomorrow. Don't eat breakfast if you don't want to throw it back up." And then he poofed away, and went to the Hyuuga district of town.
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Naru entered his house, followed by Kachi, who wanted to practice the Kage Bunshin a bit more. He grabbed some milk from the kitchen and went towards the training center. Hearing some noise, he peeked into the reception room, Kakashi was there talking to Hiashi.
Kakashi came over often, checking on him on behalf of the Hokage, who was often busy, thus Naru knew the older ninja well. At times when Hiashi permitted, Kakashi trained with the boy in his place. Kakashi looked to Naru as a sort of son he never had, since he had a girl and all. Naru appreciated the times they trained, but despised the older ninja's bad habit of showing up hours late with stupid excuses and that horrible book. Yes, Naru was young but he knew what that book was about.
Deciding he didn't want to know what the two were talking about, he whisked Kachi off to the training area.
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"I understand your concern Kakashi, though I have not noticed anything unusual about the boy."
"Still, I am concerned. And he doesn't strike me as the type to play practical jokes. That's more of Kachi's department."
"Yes, he isn't the type to play around. Most of the time he is serious in his studying and training."
"Do you mind if I look in his room?"
"I suppose so, though he might not appreciate you in there. Even I do not intrude."
Kakashi smiled. "Well, I am his sensei, I think I have some right to know the welfare of my student."
Naru's room was located inside the Hyuuga main house's compound. It wasn't too big, nor was it too small for him. The door led to an exterior corridor, and in the center against the far wall was his bed. Along the wall to the left of the bed were shelves full of scrolls. Along the opposite wall were various practice items, and equipment. There was a large hanging scroll above and behind the bed with the Hyuuga clan symbol and the Konoha leaf emblem on it. There was some closet space to the right of the bed.
On the wall to the right of the bed was another large hanging scroll. This one had a spiral painted on it, and two triangles above the spiral to the left and right. The triangles seems to look like fox ears. The scroll had been hung up before it fully dried, giving the ink a 'running effect' (6).
"Well, that is certainly something."
Next to that scroll, there was a Katana resting on a small stand. The Katana was 3.5 shaku long (7), with a handle shaped in the form of a dragon head. The blade was smooth on one side and jagged on the other, and coated in finish that gave off a red tint, giving the Katana a shape that looked like a dragon breathing fire.
He picked up the sword. "This is certainly unusual. And I thought Hyuugas don't use weapons, and relied on their fists."
"The Katana is not Hyuuga-standard equipment. He came home with it one day, all he said was that it was a precious gift from someone. He did not state who."
"I see."
"What are you doing in my room sensei!" Naru was angry, the nerve of that guy to go into his room and mess with his stuff like this!
"I'm just looking around." He gave his happy face. Naru was fuming. "And I was just leaving. Thank you for your time Hiashi-sama." He muttered out. Kakashi put the sword back on the stand and left.
"Let me see you to the door, Kakashi-san." The two left Naru standing in the doorway, furious.
What was he doing in there? Does he suspect something?
You better keep your eyes open around that man. He's smarter that he looks.
I would imagine so. Is it because of what I said today?
You shouldn't have been playing around like that.
Che, I just wanted some fun. I think I need to find some intel on that guy.
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"The aura I felt from that sword was unnerving. I think I know what it is." He sighed. "The Hokage said to report anything suspicious. I will definitely need to report this to the Hokage."
"I will accompany you. But, I am shocked that I did not notice anything before."
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"What's going on here Naru-chan?" Hinata walked in just after the two left.
"I don't know, maybe I said something I shouldn't have. Perhaps Kakashi- sensei and Tou-san suspect something." Naru paused. "I need to be more careful from now on. Hinata-san, could I ask you to keep an eye on Tou- san?"
"I will see what I can do Naru-chan. Good night."
"The same to you Hinata-san."
Tsuzuku - TBC
Next time: Kakashi's test, and the beginning of missions.
Notes
(1) Most Hyuugas seem to have long hair tied behind their heads. I imagine Naru looks like Edward Elric.
(2) Think of Shikamaru's old attire, with a blue shirt instead of the net shirt.
(3) The curse seal can destroy all the host's brain cells. But don't worry, Kachi will die.
(4) In the Japanese alphabet, Inuzaka comes after Aburame and way before Hyuuga. The character 'A' comes before 'I' which comes before 'Hi' (Hyu).
(5) The new team seven: Karasu means crow, guess who her father is. Sabakuno is Gaara's last name. Tenka can mean many things, such as transformation, blaze, the world etc. The other girl is Yumiko. This team might be important later.
(6) Naruto's last name was Uzumaki, which means spiral. The 'running effect' is similar to when you paint, some paint runs down the wall before it fully dries.
(7) Shaku is the traditional Japanese measure of length, and used for swords. One shaku is approx 30.3cm or 11.92in. Therefore 3.5 shaku is about 3 feet 5 ¾ inches (3.48ft). Katanas are the traditional Japanese swords used by the samurai and are considered to be the best swords ever made anywhere in the world.
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And 'Tou-san' is the very formal way of saying 'father'. I imagine the Hyuuga clan is very strict and formal.