-NARUTO-

-Mugen-

A/N: The reviews seem to pour themselves in… I can't thank the reviewers enough. This story was born in my mind, and I didn't think it would be so welcomed here. Mostly I love crossovers, and I wondered if mine would be good enough, but it seems like I don't have to worry about that!

Maybe some of you have been wondering why I use so simple words in the story and I don't describe things too much, but that's the way I write. The point of a story is to tell a tale, not to show off your impressive vocabulary.

Oh yeah, a reminder. Since school is starting again, I won't be able to update as quickly as before. Though I probably will still update once a day, sometimes I may take a little more time. I hope everybody understands.

Before I forget, Dycedarg, the jackass, will be a bad guy and Zalbag will be the good brother. I never liked that pompous ass, even when I first met him in FFT. Zalbag ties with Alma for second favourite Beoulve sibling, right after Ramza. But then that's not saying much cause' there's only four.

Skykit: Udon is a type of Japanese noodle kind of like ramen. My brother loves it.

Corran Nackatori: Thanks for your words, I appreciate them.

Search and Seek and Destroy: Priere is going to be in this, and not the version from La Pucelle either. She's going to be a demon, or something close. Yeah, I like her too, but she doesn't have anything like Big Bang or Winged Slayer to use in Cave of Ordeals 3, that's why she's so slow at leveling… The reason Ramza was so afraid of Laharl and Etna will be explained soon, if not now.

Edengrave: Thanks for taking interest in my story! The reason I gave the sword only two tails is because I want it to be able to grow. Laharl and Etna are both from Disgaea, a game for the PS2, and they are both demons. The Youki thing will be explained later.

Loki: Meis will be in here, but as a mior character. Sodina might make an appearance or two, and probably Muza, Schmidt and Wyna as well, but nobody else. I think I've received enough info about Vincent now… I've got a pretty good role for him in mind. But the gun thing is going to be a problem… They don't have guns in the ninja world, do they?

Hells-Fox: Thanks, I think I get it now.


Ramza quickly steered Sakura and Naruto away from the pair.

"What's up?" Naruto asked. "Why were you so scared?"

"Those two were from the Yamino clan." Ramza said after they were a safe distance away. "You don't want to mess with them. They've got some sort of power even stronger than the Beoulve clan, but they aren't respected because everybody fears them."

"Oh, are there any special things about them?" Naruto asked. "What's their Bloodline?"

"They have the ability to summon red Chakra…" Ramza said. "And their jutsus use different seals and are so incredibly strong, it's ridiculous. They can even enhance normal jutsus beyond their capacity… Anyway, take my word for it. The Yamino clan aren't to be messed with."

Red Chakra…? Isn't that what Naruto-kun did during the Chuunin exams? Sakura wondered to herself as he stared at the fox-boy.

Naruto was wondering basically the same thing.

"Laharl-san is the heir to the clan. His sisters Etna-san and Flonne-san are both older than him, but he's stronger." Ramza explained. "The clan leader is Yamino Krichevskoy. Of course, there are more, but the ones I told you about are the most notcible."

Naruto nodded.

"Ramza-san, aren't we supposed to go to this training area?" Sakura asked, and Ramza nodded, a little embarrassed.

"Of course! This way!" Ramza said.


They arrived at the training ground that Laharl had told them to go to, and Naruto blinked at the resemblance towards the place where Team Seven had attempted the bell test.

There, in the middle of the clearing, Cloud-sensei lay awating. He was sitting down cross-legged, and his eyes were closed.

Just as Sakura was about to call his name, Ramza stopped her and whispered.

"Don't." He said quietly, enough for Naruto and Sakura to hear but not for the Yumegakure Jounin. "Cloud-sensei usually does this to test our stealth skills. The goal is to touch him without him detecting us."

Naruto and Sakura both nodded. Ramza and Sakura began approaching the Jounin instructor quietly. Naruto didn't bother, he did a few seals and whispered the name of the Jutsu.

"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu."

Three Narutos poofed out of the smoke, and started rebounding off the trees around the clearing. The real Naruto joined Sakura and Ramza in sneaking.

He's using the Kage Bunshins as distraction! Ramza realized. Of course… The Kage Bunshins are solid. They cast shadows and make sounds… The perfect decoys.

Cloud moved. Sakura blinked, she hadn't been able to catch it. Three kunais were tossed out, and one of the Naruto clones was nearly hit.

The whole time Cloud's eyes were closed.

He's the complete opposite of Kakashi-sensei! Naruto realized. While Kakashi-sensei relies on his eyes… This guy uses his ears! That means sound!

Cloud suddenly reached his hand into his pocket, and everybody tensed.

Oh my god, oh my god! What's he gonna do now! Sakura panicked.

Casually, Cloud pulled out an MP3 player, and put the earplugs in. He flipped the switch, and the sound of classical rang through the clearing.

A vein appeared in Naruto's temple.

Who the hell does he think he is! He's just like Kakashi-sensei, patronizing me…! UGH!

Naruto gave control to his emotions, and charged in.

Ramza's eyes widened.

No!

Cloud instantly pulled out a handful of shuriken, and launched them all at Naruto. The blonde didn't expect the attack, and was instantly penetrated by the flying blades. A shuriken lodged itself in his forehead, and his blue eyes widened.

Ramza and Sakura stared in open-mouthed shock and horror.

Then the mutilated Naruto gave them a grin, and… poofed out of existence.

Kage Bunshin.


"Yeah! I got him, I got him!" Naruto cheered as Cloud got up from his position on the floor, still listening to his MP3 player. Sakura and Ramza ran up.

The kunoichi gave the ramen-loving boy a smack on the head, "Don't you ever do that again! You had me worried sick!"

"Sorry, sorry!" Naruto said. "But that was a great tactic! Even this guy over here didn't realize it was me!"

"Actually, Cloud-sensei probably did." Ramza remarked, still a little shaken. "Otherwise he probably wouldn't have aimed for your critical spots like that."

They all turned to Cloud.

"…Hn, I didn't know." Cloud admitted. "As a ninja, he should've been able to dodge those simple techniques. I was surprised when he received the hit. Naruto-kun made up a perfectly good plan."

Sakura and Ramza stared at Naruto, who was grinning like a fox.

"Anyway, let me cut to the chase." Cloud said, his mouth hidden behind his red cloak. "Since you are no longer part of the Team Seven of the Hidden Dream, and now are part of the Team Seven of the Hidden Leaf, you will receive another Jounin instructor."

Naruto and Sakura glanced at Ramza. He was from the Team Seven of his village?

"He should be arriving any moment now." Cloud said, taking a look at his watch. "You will spend the rest of the day with him training. Tomorrow, come to the same spot and you will be briefed on your first mission in Yumegakure. Naruto-kun, Sakura-san, you two are to take up residence in the Beoulve estate. Ramza-kun's father, Balbanes Beoulve, has decided to host his son's new teammates. Maybe you two will be able to meet the rest of his… interesting family."

Ramza blushed and launched a kunai at his sensei, who caught it in one hand nonchalantly. He was still listening to his music.

Naruto and Sakura stared at the Beoulve boy, wondering what exactly was he talking about.

"Cloud!" A voice called from the side. "I'm here."

Cloud raised his head.

"Good morning, brother." Cloud said to the man.

Squall shrugged.


A/N: Kind of a short chapter, but you'll forgive me for having a dentist's appointment today, won't you?