It was two days after the incident ,most of the nins in the village had forgotten about it while the others just shrugged it off. Iruka meanwhile was still working on the Team assignments leaving the Jounin assignment to the Hokage since Sandaime had only requested a copy of the rookie genin roster. Sarutobi was currently in a meeting with the Jounin senseis for the new genins.
Naruto who was asked to come to the meeting watched the Jounins and Sandaime go over the rookie genins. Today Naruto wasn't wearing his ANBU uniform save for his ANBU mask, instead Naruto wore the standard Tokubetsu Jounin uniform only it was all in midnight black instead of the navy blue issued uniform. He watched thru the slits on his mask noticing a silver haired jounin not paying attention to the meeting instead the jounin read an autographed orange book. Shaking his head Naruto made his way towards the silver haired jounin.
"Oi Kakashi-niisan Stop reading Jiraiya's novel and pay attention. Sandaime-sama is calling your attention" Naruto said as he neared the person he called big brother. The older man looked down from his book upon hearing his name being called. He smiled at the blonde boy infront of him before looking back up to find a glaring Sarutobi. Kakashi raised a hand in apology while Naruto just snickered earning him a backhand from Kakashi,
Peering into the crystal ball , Kakashi and Naruto saw the image of Uchiha Sasuke sitting by the window while girls fought over the seat next to him. "So that's him? This year's number one rookie, Uchiha Sasuke?" Asuma asked , looking at the direction of his father the Sandaime. Sarutobi just nodded while letting the rest of the jounin's stare at the happenings in the room. "The survivor of the Uchiha clan within the village" Kurenai said as her red eyes looked on at the scene unfolding at the academy.
Kakashi meanwhile looked passed the image of the stoic Uchiha, where Konohamaru was glaring at the number one in their class. 'Sarutobi Konohamaru eh?' Kakashi thought as Naruto moved closer to see what Kakashi was looking at. He laughed when he saw Konohamaru climbing his desk and staring straight into Sasuke's eyes. The other jounins and Sandaime watched in fascination as Konohamaru and Sasuke almost accidentally kiss in the lips.
"So that's the rookie of the year? Itachi's brother?" Naruto asked after regaining his composure while the other jounins looked on as the girls began to strangle Konohamaru. "Hahaha That Konohamaru, always the center of attention. I wouldn't want to be the gu to teach him" Naruto said as he went to the back as Sarutobi cleared his throat to begin the appointing of teams to the Jounins. Naruto began to tune out the meeting as he let his mind travel to the back of his mind.
In Naruto's mind the boy came face to face with a large locked door with a small keyhole and a door knob. Naruto fished out a ordinary looking form his pocket and pushed it into the keyhole. He turned the key hearing a soft click then a seal appeared on the door, with a smile Naruto placed a hand on the seal which then slowly began to retreat to the edges of the door. Naruto then entered the great chamber to have a little chat with Kyuubi.
Inside the great chamber a huge gate could be seen as Naruto stepped up to the sealed gate. "Oi Kyuubi! Wake your fuzzball Ass up!" Naruto yelled as the great beast began to stir from it's slumber. Naruto waited for the Kyuubi to fully awake , hearing growls and yawning sounds from inside the cage. "WAKE UP KYUUBI!" Naruto yelled after a few minutes of the fox not even noticing your presence.
"What is it that you want brat?" Kyuubi replied his crimson orbs staring back into Naruto's cerulean orbs. Kyuubi growled in anger when Naruto ignored him for a few minutes before replying to his question. Naruto took a seat on the cold floor while , having a thoughtful look on his face.
"Tell me again how my father defeated you?" Naruto asked , earning him a furious growl from the great beast. Naruto snickered knowing this would infuriate the Fox. His visage quickly went from amusement to a serious one as he looked at Kyuubi again. "Well I was wondering if there's anyway for me to learn your jutsus and knowledge" Naruto said as he watch Kyuubi look up in surprise and waited for it to think about the idea.
"Hhmm a rather good proposition maybe perhaps you'll finally show some respect" Kyuubi said as he thought of the idea in also leaving behind his own legacy. "I will think about your offer boy but If you truly want me to teach you. At least learn to call me by my name and show some respect!" Kyuubi roared as he used a small amount of his chakra to send Naruto back to reality.
Back to reality Naruto found himself being stared at by all the jounins and the Hokage. Naruto raised an eyebrow tring to understand why they were looking at him like that. Sarutobi loosing patience chose to clue the boy in on what just trasnpired in the meeting. "Ah Naruto-kun so good of you to join us here in the real world" Sarutobi said while trying to hold in his anger. Snickers from the other jounins in the room could be heard. Naruto let ous a sigh then apologized for not paying attention.
"Okay now let me start with the team assignments" Sarutobi said as the jounins immediately lined up to receive their new teams. Sarutobi began handing out the folders to each Jounin , giving them teams 1 to 6. When he reached team 7's folder a small smile formed in his wrinkled face as he called out the jounin to lead the team. "Uzumaki Naruto you will lead team 7" Sarutobi announced the jounins around the room were in shocked when they heard it.
Naruto meanwhile had a different reaction, he looked up in surprise then started yelling. "What you mean I'm to lead a team of genin? I'm an ANBU Captain Old man not some baby sitter!" Sarutobi's face quickly flared into anger after the old man comment. "I don't want to lead a team of Genin let Kakashi-Niisan do it" Naruto shouted out , crossing his arms in defiance. Sarutobi just inhaled some smoke from his pipe before Kakashi stepped up to explain why he was chosen.
"Naruto...You need to lead a team who is younger or the same age as you Not older than you" Kakashi explained while Naruto tried to ignore Kakashi and Sarutobi's gaze. 'Why do I have to do this anyways?' Naruto thought as he tried to find a way to get out of the situation. After a few minutes of thinking , Naruto let out a sigh in defeat. He looked at Kakashi then to Sarutobi.
"Who's going to take over my team?" Naruto asked indicating the team of ANBU he lead. Sarutobi just pointed to the person beside him , Naruto turned to his side and found Kakashi. "Eh? Isn't Kakashi-niisan a jounin already?" Naruto asked , Sarutobi meanwhile was rummaging thru a closet behind his desk. Kakashi just gave a smile to Naruto. "But..but I can't teach...I don't know what to teach them." Naruto protested again, Kakashi ignored Naruto's protest by reading his Icha Icha Paradise.
Sarutobi finally found what he was looking for and threw it to Naruto. Naruto caught the object easily then started to inspect the object. "What's this old man? You trying to bribe me?" Naruto asked while holding out the object that Sarutobi had thrown at him. A black Jounin vest just his size. Sarutobi let out a small laugh as he just sat back in his seat and continued to hand out the last of the team folders. "You'll take a team" Sarutobi said casually.
"NO WAY!" Naruto shouted as he tried to control himself. Sarutobi repeated what he said but Naruto tried to ignore him. Naruto growled as Sarutobi just gave him a small smile. Naruto just glared at Sarutobi trying to persuade the old man from giving hima genin team. Naruto quickly stepped back , his hands performing a handseal. "Henge!" Naruto called out as smoke rose up from the ground , quickly transforming him. "Please, Hokage-sama..." Naruto said in his female form, blowing a kiss at the old man. Sarutobi stiffened while the male jounins gasped in surprise when they saw what Naruto transformed into.
Sarutobi and all the male jounin's in the room immediately fell backwards after a huge torrent of blood shot out of their noses. All of the males in the room including Kakashi of course lay on the floor twitching while a trickle of blood flowed freely into the tiles. After a few minutes of which Naruto tried to control himself from laughing out loud , Sarutobi and the other men came to , using their handkerchiefs to wipe the blood from their noses. "Oroike no jutsu... What a devastating technique you have" Sarutobi said, earning him glares from the other men in the room and a painful pinch from Kurenai. "Anyways Naruto You will take on a team whether you like it or not. Your rank is now Rookie Jounin."
"Your team Naruto will consist of Uchiha Sasuke , Haruno Sakura and my grandson" Sarutobi said while the newly promoted rookie jounin just let out a defeated sigh. "I'm putting my trust in you to train Konohamaru well" Sarutobi said as he blew out some smoke. Naruto raised his hand to protest but Sarutobi just silenced him with a hand. "I know this is difficult for you since You never communicated with children your age except for Shikamaru and Chouji. Think of it as a chance to make some new friends" Sarutobi said while Naruto just nodded knowing full well that there was no changing the old man's mind.
"Good now that you accepted. All of you will be meeting your new teams later in the afternoon. So I suggest to take this time to read the folders and plan a final test for your teams" Sarutobi said as he waved them off dismissing them. "Oh and Naruto Good luck and Congratulations" Sarutobi said to the retreating back of Naruto. Naruto raised his hand in acknowledgement to what the Hokage said.
Naruto finally caught up with Kakashi who was currently on his way towards the ANBU HQ to meet Naruto's old team and deliver the news of their new captain. "Oi Kakashi-niisan Wait up!" Naruto called out to the son of the White Fang. Kakashi upon hearing Naruto's voice stopped and turned to the source. He riased an eyebrow , inquiring what Naruto wanted. "ne Kakashi-niisan. Can you at least help me train with my new team? Maybe train the Uchiha or something. I can handle Konohamaru and eerr this Haruno girl but I don't know jack shit about the Sharingan except countering it."
"Okay fine... I'll help you...but only as an adviser I won't be there all the time." Kakashi replied , placing his hand on Naruto's head and ruffling up the boy's natural spiky hair. Naruto just nodded as he disappeared in a puff of smoke, Kakashi ran his hand thru his hair that defied gravity and continued on to the building.
Naruto meanwhile was heading towards Ichiraku for a quick lunch ,seeing as he only had an hour to go before meeting with Team 7. On his way there he passed by a dango stand where a purple haired female Tokubetsu Jounin was ordering some dango. The purple haired female catching sight of the blonde jounin , waved her hand motioning for Naruto to join her. "Konnichiwa Anko-neechan!" Naruto greeted as he came closer to his former commander.
"Hey Naruto-kun...care to join me for some dango?" Anko asked , offering Naruto one of her dango pieces. Naruto waved his hand indicating he didn't want to impose. Anko just shrugged it off , continuing to eat her meal with satisfaction. Anko finally noticing the different vest that Naruto wore ,raised an eyebrow. "Did Old Man Sarutobi kicked you out of the ANBU force?" Anko asked , while giving Naruto the once over with her eyes making the boy fidget under her scrutiny.
"The old man said I'm better off training genins my age rather than leading a team of subordinates twice my age" Naruto replied as he looked up at the sky , checking the time. "he also wants me to train Itachi's little brother and his grandson Konohamaru." Naruto replied while Anko tried not to laugh at the boy's situation.
"You mean your teaching this year's number one rookie and The third's grandson?" Anko asked in surprise since she knew of the boy's reputation as a heart throb around the academy and also the other female population. Naruto just nodded in annoyance , he was clearly not happy about being removed from the ANBU force. "Oh well at least you get to keep your mask and that Huge sword of yours" Anko said , pointing to the dangling ANBU mask strapped to Naruto's belt. Naruto just grinned as he pulled out the large blade.
"Yeah too bad though Zanpaku Soul Slayer will miss separating a target's soul from it's body" Naruto said , giving Anko a wide grin which ANko returned with an even wider grin. Naruto quickly sheathed his sword as he turned to leave for his lunch. "See ya around Anko-neechan and Enjoy your blood baths" Naruto called back as he disappeared inside of Ichiraku. Anko just chuckled lightly at the small joke that the boy just said. 'I'm gonna miss your energetic ways Kid' Anko thought as she paid for her meal and left.
At the academy most of the newly graduated genins were waiting in anticipation to for the Three-man team assignment. Most of the kunoichi were arguing on who would be in Sasuke's team. Such kunoichi were Haruno Sakura and Yamanaka Ino , rivals and former best friends, were sitting in a corner arguing on who had the best chance of being paired up with the Uchiha survivor.
Konohamaru meanwhile wasn't paying attention to the ruckus in the room, his attention was on the shougi board infront of him. His opponent was non other than the laziest person in their class Nara Shikamaru. Sitting beside Shikamaru was Akimichi Chouji who had a bag of potato chips in his hand. Shikamaru and Konohamaru often played Shougi even during their free time, with Shikamaru as the victor in each match. Konohamaru didn't really like playing the game but his uncle Asuma and Naruto told him it would improve his skills as a shinobi.
"So Shikamaru-niisan, who do you think would be in the three-man teams?" Konohamaru asked as he moved a piece then taking one of Shika's pieces. Shika looked up from the board, he thought for a moment before answering Konohamaru's question.
"Hhmm...I don't have any idea...probably based on our grades in the academy. I don't really care it's too troublesome" Shikamaru replied , his voice now sounding bored as he moved a piece on the board then said. "Checkmate... Game over" Chouji opened another bag of chips just as Iruka entered the room holding onto a piece of paper.
"Starting today you are no longer students. You are now real Shinobi's and Kunoichis ,but you are still merely rookie genin. The hard part has just started." Iruka said as he looked at the genins infront of him. 'Yeah but only nine of you will be real genins' Iruka thought as he began to announce the three-man teams. "Now i will divide you into the three-man teams and assign a Jounin sensei to complete missions with." Iruka announce , all attention immediately going to him.
The teams were then announce , balancing each team's strength, Iruka announce the teams from the first up to the sixth. Most of the kunoichi genins were waiting anxiously who would be with Uchiha Sasuke. "Now for Team 7. Uchiha Sasuke" Iruka announce , feeling every kunoichi in the room tense up upon hearing the number one rookie's name being called. "Haruno Sakura" This of course caused Sakura to rise from her seat and yell out in triumph Iruka had a sweat dropped on his head when he saw Sakura's reaction. Iruka cleared his throat to gain back his former students reactions. "and Sarutobi Konohamaru" everyone gasped when they heard this.
Konohamaru meanwhile immediately rose from his seat and began protesting. "Iruka sensei! Why does an outstanding ninja like me have to be on the same team as that bum" his finger pointing to Sasuke then he contined "And to the ugly flat chest!" This earned him a punch from Sakura while Sasuke just ignored Konohamaru's words.
"Sasuke is this year's number one rookie and Sakura is the top Kunoichi in the class" Iruka said as he looked up to where Konohamaru was standing. "Konohamaru your grades in the academics were only average and you barely passed the physical exam! Your physical exams pulled you down to Dead Last!" Iruka said everyone in class laughed. Iruka once again cleared his throat as the class went into silence again, silent enough to hear Sasuke say.
"Just don't get in my way Dobe" Sasuke said while Konohamaru just ignored Sasuke words and went back to his chest. Sakura meanwhile praised Sasuke for being the number one rookie but all she got was. Sasuke looked at her then said. "Don't get in my way as well Flatchest" Sakura was in the brink of tears. Iruka just shook his head as he resumed announcing the teams. When the final team was announced Iruka opened the door to let the jounin-senseis enter the room to collect their students.
The jounins though didn't use the door, instead they teleported right in the middle of the room , earning them surprised gasped from the genins. Each of the jounins stepped forward when their names were called out to fetch their teams. The jounins then immediately collected their teams and left. It was until team 7's sensei was called that everyone were shocked. "Team 7's sensei..." Iruka started to announce when he looked at the name he almost fainted in shock. "Uzumaki Naruto" Iruka had a shocked look on his face while thinking 'Nani? What the hell is Sandaime-sama thinking?'
The members of team 7 looked up infront trying to find their sensei among the jounins assembled, but no jounin were answering to the name. A crash from outside the classroom caused everyone to look at the door as it began to open. As the door opened a masked Jounin stumbled into the room , breathing rather hard. "Sorry I'm late! I had to help an old woman to cross the street ." The jounin said his apologies as he stood up while everyone stared at him in wonder. Shikamaru and Chouji had hgue grins on their faces when they saw their friend enter the room. They were saddened thought because Naruto wasn't their sensei.
'What the hell? That's our Jounin-sensei? A midget?' Sakura thought as she watched the Jounin dust himself off. She then noticed the way the other jounins were standing at attention not like before where they were relaxing. She also notice the big sword strapped to Naruto's back , her eyes going wide in shock. 'Wow thats a huge sword' Every genin in the room was staring at the short jounin and the huge sword that he was carrying.
"It's alright Captain Uzumaki. Your not that late" A jounin replied when the short jounin set his gaze around the room. Naruto just nodded in reply as he then had a little talk with Iruka. Most of the Jounin's present except for Asuma and Kurenai had undergone ANBU training. They knew of Naruto's reputation as well as his status as the vessel of the Nine-tails.
"Naruto, what the hell is going on? I thought you were incharge of an ANBU squad" Iruka said , his voice filled with annoyance while naruto just shrugged and told him the reason why he was pulled out of ANBU duty then promoted to the rank of Jounin. Iruka grudgingly accepted the Hokage's reason then turned to the class. "Alright Team 7 follow your sensei" Iruka said as the three member's rose from their seats and began to follow Naruto out of the door.
Iruka then announced the rest of the Jounin-senseis to the other teams. "Team 8 Jounin-sensei Yuuhi Kurenai" Team 8 composed of Hyuuga Hinata , Inuzuka Kiba and Aburame Shino immediately stepped forward , following Kurenai out the door. "Team 9 Jounin-sensei Sarugaki Tsujimi" Team 9 immediately followed the cross eyed looking Jounin. "Team 10 Jounin-Sensei Sarutobi Asuma" Shikamaru grumbled as he got up and lazily walked out the door followed by Chouji and a still in disbelief Ino.
At the Hokage Monument Team 7 could be seen sitting on the floor. Naruto carefully observed his new team , sizing them up by the size of their chakra capacity. 'Hhmmm the Uchiha has a large amount..good potential too... The Haruno girl has just enough to perform basic techniques..and hhm Konohamaru's chakra capacity is slightly higher than the girl' Naruto thought while watching his team thru his ANBU mask. Naruto had decided to wear his mask to hide the marks on his face. "Well let's start with some introductions"
"Introductions?" Sakura asked while she shifted to her right, looking at Naruto. "What should we say sensei?" She asked. Naruto meanwhile held out his hand and began to speak again.
"How bout your likes and dislikes...Dream for the futures but before that. You can call me Naruto-sempai, not sensei since I'm just the same age as you." Naruto replied , this earned him shocked looks from the two top students while Konohamaru already knew who it was under the mask. "Except you.. your going to call me Sensei since i'm older than you and your teammates Niisan and Neechan" Naruto said pointing his finger to Konohamaru.
"Okay but why don't you introduce yourself first" Sasuke said , clearly wanting to know about the jounin assigned to lead Team 7. Naruto placed a hand on his chin in a thoughtful manner.
"Me? My name is Uzumaki Naruto." Naruto started , the three members of team 7 listening intently to Naruto's introduction. "I have no desire to tell you about my likes. My dislikes are people who give up and those who say there is always a short cut to gaining strength." Naruto continued which made Konohamaru and Sakura have confused looks on their faces. Naruto then turned around facing the stone faces of the Hokage as he said his dream. "My dreams for the future is become Hokage and surpass the previous Hokages so that Konohagakure no Sato will recognize my existence."
The three of them now had looks of admiration to what Naruto just said. Sakura meanwhile huddled closer to Sasuke and Konohamaru. "So all we learned was his name , his dislikes and dream" Sakura said in a whisper , both boy's replying by nodding their heads.
"Okay your turn" Naruto said pointing to Konohamaru as he crossed his arms leaning against the railing as he once again faced the three genins.
"My name is Sarutobi Konohamaru!" Konohamaru said as he pointed to himself. "I like to train and pull pranks on Sarutobi-ojiisan and techniques that ojiisan teaches me! my dislikes are people who do't see me as me but as the Hokage's grandson!" He said , his voice had a hint of anger when he said the last part. "My dreams for the future is to become Hokage and have everyone call me by my real name! My hobbies are challenging my rival for the hokage name" Naruto smiled in his mask. 'Well that's interesting' Naruto thought as he pointed to Sakura.
"My name is Haruno Sakura." Sakura said cheerfully as she gave a small smile. "My likes are...the person that I like is..." Sakura said as she looked at Sasuke with dreamy eyes. "My hobbies are..." She once again looked at Sasuke then turning away before saying. "My dreams for the future is..." She looked at Sasuke one last time before burying her face between her knees , fits of giggles could be heard.
"And? Your dislikes?" Naruto asked , his voice beginning to be annoyed by the information he was getting from the girl.
"I dislike Konohamaru" Sakura replied flatly , glaring dagger at Konohamaru as she said it. Konohamaru meanwhile stood up shaking his fist at the pink haired kunoichi.
"You want to make something out of it Flat Chest?" Konohamaru roared infuriating the kunoichi as Naruto just coughed making the two of them turn their attention back to Naruto. 'Great I got a love struck girl...Che Why are girl's more iterested in love than training? Oh well more fun for me' Naruto thought as he spoke to repriman Konohamaru the only way he knew how.
"my My Konohamaru I didn't know you were a pervert like your grandpa" Naruto said immediately shutting up Konohamaru and making the boy return to his seat. "and the Last one?" Naruto said pointing to Sasuke.
Sasuke had his hands up to his chin as if he was deep in thought. "My name is Uchiha Sasuke." the Uchiha survivor started while gazing on the floor. "There are ton's of things that I dislike. And I don't really like anything" Naruto just listened intently to Sasuke's introduction , his introduction by far seem to be the most interesting. "I don't like to use the word 'dream' more like ambition. The ressurection of my clan and to kill a certain man" Sasuke said , his eyes blazing in fury at the very thought of Itachi.
Konohamaru had moved away from Sasuke , looking at the stoic Uchiha like he had lightning bolts coming out of his ass. 'He better not mean me' Konohamaru thought while Sakura had hearts in her eyes , staring at Sasuke with admiration. 'Sasuke-kun is so cool!' Naruto meanwhile wasn't too impress with the last part. 'As I thought..Well this is great...I have a team consisting of a love struck kunoichi , a avenger and the hokage's grandson...'
"Okay, you guys are all interesting" Naruto said while fixing his mask. "We'll start our mission's tomorrow..." This of course immediately made Konohamaru salute excitedly and ask what kind of mission. Naruto crossed his arms again as he looked at Team 7. "First We are going to do something with just the four of us. Tomorrow's mission is Survival training"
"Eh? Survival training? Why is that our mission? Sakura asked curiously. "We did enough training in the academy" She continued which Konohamaru nodded to affirm what Sakura just said. Naruto now had a sadistic grin on his face but it was unseen because of his mask. "This isn't like normal training" Naruto replied.
"Then what kind is it?" Konohamaru asked at this statement Naruto began to chuckle lightly then it grew to a full blown laugh which made Team 7 raised an eyebrow as to why Naruto was laughing.
"Hey, What's so funny, Sempai?" Sakura asked clearly not liking the way Naruto was laughing. The blonde jounin continued to laugh before replying to Sakura's question.
"No...well..it's just that when you guys hear this, you're definitely gonna flip" Naruto said earning him confused looks from Team 7. Naruto then leaned closer as he explained what he meant "Out of the twenty seven graduates only nine will be chosen as Genin. The rest will be sent back to the academy" "So this training is the real genin exam with a high failure rate of 66" Naruto watched in amusement at team 7's reaction. "Hey I told you you'd flip" Naruto said giving them a foxy grin althought noone could see it.
"Well anyways tomorrow I'll be grading you on the field. Bring your Shinobi equipment and meet at 5:00 A.M." Naruto said before dismissing the still in shock team 7. Sasuke sat there celnching and unclenching his fist while Konohamaru was shaking. Sakura meanwhile was visibly trying hard not to cry. Naruto turned his head before disappearing. "Oh and prepare yourselves. Your attitudes need adjustment"
The next day at exactly 5 A.M. Team 7 assembled at training field 7. Sakura greeted Sasuke with a sleepy good morning while Konohamaru just stopped in the middle and tried to stay awake. Sasuke meanwhile didn't show any signs of discomfort from waking up early. After 3 hours of waiting Naruto finally arrived clothed in full Jounin uniform, with Zanpaku strapped to his back whiel numerous pouches were around his belt. "Hey guys, Ohayo" Naruto greeted casually raising a hand in greeting
"You're Late!" Sakura and Konohamaru shouted together pointing an accusing finger at Naruto.
"Sorry, someone stole my alarm clock So I had to wait for the store to open and buy a new one!" Naruto replied , saying his apologies at which none of his subordinates were listening to. 'Well at least my excuse was slightly true unlike Kakashi-niisan and his lame excuses' Naruto thought knowing full well what happend to his alarm clock which was now in pieces. Far away in the ANBU HQ a certain captain with a Dog Mask sneezed. 'Someone must be thinking about me' Kakashi thought before resuming the paperwork on his desk.
Naruto then walked over to a tree stump and placed his newly bought alarm clock on top of it. "Okay this is set till 11 a.m." Naruto said as he pulled out two small bells from his pockets and showing it to the three. "Your task for today is to take these two bells from me before noon" Naruto said while ringing the bells once. "If you can't get a bell before 11. I'll tie you up on the three stump then I'll make eat your lunch infront of you"
"Hold on, There are only two bells" Sakura pointed out. Naruto smiled at this although it was hidden by his mask.
"Because there are only two bells one of you will definitely be tied to the post and that person fails. That person will also be sent back to the academy" Naruto said casually before continuing. "It might be one or all three of you sent back to the academy."
"You can even use your shurikens. you won't be able to get it if you don't come at me with killer intent" Naruto said while still holding onto the bells. At this Sakura protested.
"But you'll be in danger, Naruto-sempai" Sakura said while Konohamaru just snickered.
"Yeah...Your also short!" Konohamaru said . laughing rather hard at his joke. Naruto meanwhile now turned serious as he replied to what Konohamaru said.
"In the real world It's often the ones with least talent who are all talk and no action." Naruto replied "So let's ignore the brat Mr. Dobe" Naruto then shifted slightly as he raised his hand to signal for the test to start. Konohamaru meanwhile feeling insulted by the brat and Dobe comment growled in anger as he pulled out a kunai from his holster and charged towards Naruto.
Sasuke and Sakura watched in alarm as Konohamaru charged blindly towards Naruto. A mere second later Konohamaru felt his own kunai being directed at the back of his head, his arm twisted around by a strong grip. Sakura had a shocked look on her face. 'No way! I didn't even see him move' She thought while Sasuke just watched all the while thinking. 'So this is a Jounin...If I defeat him I'll be one step closer to killing Itachi'
"Slow down...I didn't even say start yet" Naruto said as he let go of Konohamaru's arm and push the boy towards Sakura. "Well now that your killer intent has been charged up I guess It's time to start" With a small chuckle he said "Finally some fun well Start!" Naruto yelled out the last part as the three genins immediately disappeared from his sight.
'The basics of being a ninja are erasing your presence and hiding yourself' Naruto thought as he felt suppress chakra signatures that belonged to the members of Team 7. He scanned the area pinpointing each direction where the three were hiding. 'Good their concealed well' Naruto thought when he suddenly saw a smirking Konohamaru standing not far from him.
"Come and Fight me Naruto-niisan, Fight me Rival!" Konohamaru yelled as he grinned proudly at Naruto. Naruto raised an eyebrow at Sandaime's grandson. He coughed as he regained him composure and shrugged. 'Oh well at least I'll be able to have some fun' He thought.
"You're abit off but okay I'll fight you" Naruto said while Konohamaru replied. "The only thing abit off is your height" After saying that Konohamaru charged forward. Naruto slipped his hand on a pouch behind him. Konohamaru immediately slowed down after seeing Naruto's hand slowly disappear inside the pouch. "Ninja fighting lesson number one" Naruto said as he felt the object he was looking for. "I'll teach you about Taijutsu" Naruto said as he pulled out the object.
Naruto now held a small walkman , putting on the earphones he switched the device on instantly filling his ears with music. "What's wrong? Hurry and come at me!"
Konohamaru hesitated while stuttering "Bu..but Hey Hey Why are you listening to music?" Naruto raised an eyebrow then replied.
"Because I want to listen to music. It wouldn't matter with you guys anyways" Naruto said as Konohamaru now truly provoked charged forward yelling out a battle cry. Konohamaru swung his fist at Naruto's head but the young jounin caught his fist easily. Konohamaru quickly dropped to the ground and leaped up sending a roundhouse kick to Naruto. Naruto quickly ducked down evading the kick while listening to the music not even paying attention to Konohamaru's attacks.
Konohamaru quickly threw a punch at Naruto's head but his fist went right thru air. Konohamaru had a puzzled look on his face trying to find where Naruto was. "A Shinobi isn't easily provoked Brat...and a Shinobi doesn't get caught from behind over and over. Idiot" A voice from behind him made Konohamaru stiffen in fear. From their perches Sakura and Sasuke had confused looks on their faces. 'That seal? Tiger Seal? Ninjutsu' Sakura thought as she tried to think up of why Naruto would use a ninjutsu.
Sasuke meanwhile was quite interested in the fight. 'A Katon jutsu at close range? that bastard isn't just playing around' Sakura meanwhile fearing for the safety of the Sandaime's grandson yelled out. "Konohamaru get out of there! You'll get killed!"
"Too late!" Naruto said as he watched Konohamaru turn his head in fear. "Hidden Leaf Ancient Taijutsu Supreme Technique!" Naruto yelled out while Sakura and Sasuke flinched at the devastating name of the technique. "A thousand years of pain!" Naruto roared out as he impaled Konohamaru's behind with his hand sending the boy flying into the air , holding onto his ass in pain. Sakura and Sasuke had sweatdrops on their heads after watching what Naruto did to Konohamaru.
"Is all that you got Konohamaru? Come on I know Sarutobi-ojiisan taught you some things better than this" Naruto said as he waited for the Hokage's grandson to get up and fight. "This isn't how my rival should be...perhaps I'll go find another rival" He started walking away towards the opposite direction. Konohamaru gritted his teeth as he forced his body to stand up.
"I am your Rival: Konohamaru yelled as his hands quickly moved intoa handseal. Naruto turned around facing Konohamaru , a small smile on his face. 'Oh? Kage Bunshin?' Naruto thought, his cerulean orbs observing Konohamaru and the five clone's charge towards him. "You're careless Naruto-sensei! I'll show you a technique my grandpa taught me Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!." Naruto had a smile on his face as he too performed the same handseal as Konohamaru.
Sakura meanwhile watched in awe as Konohamaru multiplied into six. 'Six Konohamarus?' She thought as she watch as the Hokage's grandson and his clones charged forward armed with kunais at Naruto. 'What? Those aren't just illusions they're all real?' Naruto meanwhile just shifted to his right as the first clone threw a punch at him, his hand guiding Konohamaru's fist to the ground while his foot sweeped the clone off it's feet. Naruto suddenly felt someone latch onto his back catching him off guard. 'Nani?' He looked back seeing a smirking Konohamaru. "I got you Naruto-sensei! You can't beat me and my clones. My ass is still hurting!"
Sasuke and Sakura watched in amazement as the real Konohamaru leaped into the air and punched Naruto in the face. 'The brat did it!' Sasuke thought when just as Naruto stumbled backwards he disappeared in a puss of smoke. 'Nani? A clone?' Sasuke thought while Konohamaru looked around confused as to where Naruto had gone.
'The Jounin used the same jutsu as Konohamaru then switched with it just as Konohamaru caught him' Sasuke thought as he watch the boy move to pick up a shiny object on the ground.
"Hahaha Idiot must have been so busy with my clones. He dropped a Bell" Konohamaru yelled as he bent down to pick up the bell. Something suuddenly wrapped around his ankle and yanked him up on the tree. "What the hell?" Konohamaru yelled as he dangled up from the tree. 'Sheesh the brat fell for an obvious trap' Sasuke thought , keenly observing Naruto jump down from the tree and pick up the bell. 'but that Jounin , even playing around with Konohamaru as no openings.'
"Oi Konohamaru. haven't you learned anything yet?" Naruto asked while Konohamaru just yelled obsceneties at him. He ignored the boy's protest he raised his hand to shut Konohamaru up before starting his lecture. "Don't fall for obvious traps Idiot." Naruto said looking straight at the struggling Konohamaru. "A shinobi should be able to look underneath the underneath" Naruto raised his hand again to quiet down Konohamaru. "And don't say you know it because you don't"
Sasuke meanwhile finally saw an opening to attack Naruto. With a knowing smirk he threw his kunais and shurikens at Naruto , watching the projectiles slice thru the air towards the blonde jounin. Sakura and Konohamaru had shocked looks on their faces as Naruto fell sideways from the force of Sasuke's projectiles. "Sasuke Thats too much you bastard!"
Sasuke meanwhile growled in frustration as Naruto disappeared leaving behind a log in his place. 'Kuso. He used Kawarimi to dodge and thus made me give away my position!' Sasuke thought as he moved farther backwards to try his luck in getting a bell. Sakura meanwhile had already left her position to find Sasuke. Naruto meanwhile was getting bored already, he had already watch Konohamaru fall into the same trap twice and was waiting for his other two subordinates to come and attack him. 'Okay I'll go test their individual skills then..' Naruto thought as he dash towards the forest where he sense Sasuke's chakra signature.
On his way to test Sasuke , Naruto saw Sakura walking around yelling out Sasuke's name. Naruto shook his head as he quickly snuck up behind Sakura , his chakra signature suppress to a point Sakura didn;t even know what hit her.He tapped Sakura from behind , channeling chakra as he started the jutsu. "Magen:Narakumi no jutsu (Demonic Illusion: Vision of Hell)" With a small smile Naruto went on to search for his final target.
Sakura groggily shook herself feeling abit off. "Nani? What the hell happend? (SHONARO! WHAT THE FCK HAPPEND...WHERE'S SASUKE-KUN)" Sakura looked around , noticing for the first time her surroundings. She turned around hearing a rustling from behind her, she pulled out two kunais from her holster. A familiar voice called out to her , her face lit in happiness as she said the person's name. "Sasuke-kun!"
Sakura ran towards Sasuke when Sasuke suddenly uttered the words that she hated the most. "Sakura...your so annoying...DIE!" With that Sasuke lunged at Sakura the kunai in his hand moving towards her neck. Sakura screamed in terror as she fainted , dropping to the ground like a sack of potatoes. Naruto meanwhile sighed, 'I guess I went too far' He thought as he neared Sasuke's location.
Sasuke meanwhile heard Sakura's scream, alarmed he quickly got his guard up sensing Naruto's presence near him. "Shinobi Lesson Number Two: Genjutsu. Sakura fell for it easily" A voice behind him said accompanied by the ringing of two bells. Sasuke just stood there ,his back turned to Naruto. Naruto leaned against the tree, music blaring from his walkman while looking at the sky.
"I'm not like them" Sasuke said as he faced Naruto, weapons held in his hands. Naruto had a smile behind his mask as he observed Sasuke's stance. 'This should be interesting...' Naruto thought as Sasuke crouched down and let loose a fury of shurikens and kunais. Naruto quickly moved to the side dodging the projectiles. He then turned his head to see that the projectile's target wasn't him but the trigger for the trap. 'Very clever...I see now Why he is this years number one rookie'
'But I was a number one rookie too' Naruto thought as he used some acrobatics to dodge the knives that were released from Sasuke's traps. Sasuke then charged forward to engage Naruto in a Taijutsu match. Sasuke leaped into the air as he sent his right foot towards Naruto's face. The blonde jounin then blocked the kick with his left arm as Sasuke brought his fist towards his face again while he was occupied.
Naruto easily caught Sasuke's fist , now having both hands occupied. Sasuke then smirked as he sent his left foot upward to land a blow to Naruto's head. Alarmed by Sasuke's plan Naruto then brings his arms up blocking Sasuke's kick. He then comes face to face with Sasuke's smirking face when he sees that the uchiha still had a free hand which was not moving towards one of the bells. Naruto smirks as he quickly let's go of Sasuke's foot then places his hand directly infront of the uchiha's face. Just as Sasuke touches one of the bells Naruto uses his finger to send Sasuke flying backwards.
A thud could be heard as Sasuke lands on his feet while nursing his forehead where Naruto used a finger-flick to send Sasuke back. "Well I'd say your Taijutsu is good." Naruto said as he held onto his right hand, Sasuke meanwhile finally got up and started going thru a sequence of handseals. Naruto meanwhile recognizing the handseals , followed Sasuke's example catching up to the Uchiha just as both got to the Tiger seal. Two Large fireballs met in mid air as two voices shouted out the technique. "Katon: Goukakyou no jutsu!"
Elsewhere Sakura finally woke up ,her head having a short headache. She then remembered what happend earlier. 'Sasuke-kun tried to kill me...but..but I'm still alive' She thought as she got up and went to try and find the Uchiha, her mind still under the influence of the genjutsu. Konohamaru meanwhile had finally gotten loose from twenty five of the same traps that he fell to earlier. He had a gleeful look on his face as he spotted the lunches that Naruto had brought for them. "Hehehe I'll eat my share and Sakura's share" Konohamaru said as he began to trek towards the large stone behind the tree stumps.
Back to Sasuke and Naruto...
When the flames ebbed, Sasuke found himself alone while the area around them scorched from the intense heat that occured when the two large fireballs met. 'Damn...he's gone' Sasuke scanned the area looking for Naruto but he didn't find the blonde jounin. Naruto then appears right infront of Sasuke , the ANBU mask seemed more menacing up close. 'Kanashibari no Jutsu'
Sasuke found himself unable to move , his body numb and refusing to move. "What the hell did you do to me! You bastard!" Sasuke yelled out his frustration as he strained his muscles , urging them to move.
"Lesson number three: Ninjutsu" Naruto said as he started walking away , feeling the lunches that he brought for Team 7 was in danger. Sasuke meanwhile was still trying to move , his wrist and ankles starting to ache from being forced to work. 'Damn it...Even if he's my age...there's still a very large difference in skill and strength. he even threw me off with just a flick of his finger' Sasuke thought when he notice a pink haired kunoichi moving towards her.
From the look on Sakura's face , she was pissed, Sasuke tried to think of what would have made her so angry. He was about to ask what was wrong but then Sakura came face to face with him and began to yell. "THERE YOU ARE SASUKE-KUN!" Sakura screeched as she neared the unmoving Uchiha. "What's wrong Sasuke-kun?" Sakura asked when she remembered what Sasuke tried to do to her earlier.
"Sasuke-kun as much as I love you...THIS IS REVENGE FOR TRYING TO KILL ME EARLIER!" Sakura yelled , while Sasuke had a confused look on his face. 'What the fck is she talking?' Sasuke thought but his thoughts were halted when Sakura suddenly drew her foot back and ram it into his family jewels. Sasuke's eyes went wide in shock as pain course thru his body , on instinct Sasuke fell to the ground his hands immediately going to his crotch holding it in pain. Too much in pain Sasuke failed to notice that the pain had caused him to be released from Naruto's jutsu.
Sakura then started walking away, to try and let her anger for Sasuke pass by. Meanwhile back to Konohamaru who was no tied up in the tree stump , Naruto sat on the tree stump next to where Konahamaru was tied up. He looked at his alarm clock seeing as it was nearing 11 a.m., He sighed as he quickly jumped off the stump and raced into the forest to collect his two other subordinates. 'Time for the real fun to start...Gonna be fun breaking these two down'
Naruto raced into the forest easily collecting the still in pain Uchiha. 'What the hell happend to him?' Naruto thought as he tied up Sasuke with some wire then began to look for the female member of Team 7. He soon found Sakura watching the tree stump where Konohamaru was tied up. She was so engross at looking for Naruto that she failed to notice Naruto sitting beside her. "Boo" Naruto said suddenly, making Sakura jump up in fright. Without wasting time Naruto dragged the other two to the tree stump and place them against the stumps. Just as Sakura touched the woon the alarm went off signaling the end of the test.
Naruto sat infront of the tree waiting for the two unconscious members of Team 7 to awaken. He just looked at them analyzing and evaluating their abilities from what he had observed earlier. After a few minutes Sasuke and Sakura began to stir , at first they looked around , soon finding themselves at a watchful gaze of Naruto. "Good your awake..Now before you guys eat your lunches..I'm going to give you your evaluation"
The three new graduates immediately perked up after hearing those words. "Well there's no need for you guys to go back to the academy" Naruto said , causing Konohamaru and Sakura to shout in happiness. Sasuke chose not to reply since the pain in his groin was still starting to ebb. 'Huh? All I did was faint...and kick Sasuke-kun in the groin' Sakura thought afterwhich she looked at Sasuke in a apologetic way.
"Then...then..All three of us..!" Konohamaru said excitedly but Naruto finished his sentence for him.
"Yup...all three of you.." Naruto said , his voice turned cold as he said the next words "Should quit as ninjas" This earned him shocked looks from the three members of Team7. Konohamaru quickly started protesting.
"QUIT AS NINJAS? WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?" Konohamaru asked his voice echoing loudly around the training ground, the shock still evident in his voice."Ok..Ok..So we couldn't get the bells but Why do we have to quit as Ninja's?" Konohamaru asked again this time Sakura nodding her support to their youngest member. Naruto meanwhile had taken off his ANBU mask showing his visage to Team 7 for the first time. Naruto then pulled out his own Hitaite and tied it around his forehead.
"Because all of you...are just punks who don't deserve to be ninjas" Naruto said , his voice still in a cold tone as his cerulean orbs stared directly into the three of them. Sasuke not being able to take it anymore charged forward , a kunai dangerously held in his hand, at Naruto. His two teammates were shocked y Sasuke's actions but they were even more shock when Naruto reacted.
Sasuke only saw a flash of yellow light as he felt his kunai now being pressed behind his back and the cold blade of a sword being pressed against his throat. "This is why you're a punk" Naruto said so coldly. He then removed Zanpaku's blade from Sasuke's throat then push the Uchiha to the ground. Sasuke soon felt wires once again being tied around his wrist and ankles. All the while Naruto ignored Sakura's protest while enjoying their looks of terror.
He then looked up , his cerulean orbs now having only anger , staring straight at Sakura. "Shut up Haruno..I've had enough of your yammering..." Naruto said coldly to Sakura who immediately stopped talking. "Are you three underestimating Ninjas?" Naruto asked getting only shakes from the two infront of him. "Sasuke...your suppose to be this year's Number one rookie"
"That's right Sasuke-kun is Great! He's the number one rookie of the year." Sakura interjected , her voice filled with pride for the Uchiha. Naruto stared at Sakura coldly before retorting.
"And I suppose Enemy Ninjas will drop dead on the ground after hearing that? I will tell you this now...being rookie of the year or dead last doesn't matter in the real world So get that thru your thick skulls" Naruto replied as he began to ask question. "So tell me Sakura...Why is your Hitai'ate being hidden by your hair?" Naruto asked. Sakura just mumbled her answer but Naruto continued. "The Konoha Hitai'ate is a symbol of your growing up to be an adult. Always wear it proudly"
"I also noticed from your introduction yesterday that you are more infatuated with your fellow idiot rather than taking your job as a Kunoichi seriously" Naruto said , Sakura meanwhile was looking down at the ground in the brink of tears. "Get rid of this infatuation and take your job as a Konoha Kunoichi or I'll have you expelled from the Academy."
He then looked down on Sasuke who was silent the whole time , listening intently to Naruto chew out Sakura, silently thanking the blonde jounin for doing him a big favor. "And you Sasuke...Almighty Arrogant Uchiha...Well I'd say screw the Uchiha...forget about being an Uchiha." Naruto started , this cause Sasuke to glare at him in fury. "Don't look at me like that Sasuke because I have something to tell you...Your arrogance is going to be your own downfall...You call yourself a genius?...You can't even pass a simple test with an even more obvious answer" Naruto said as he stood up and looked at the three of them.
"But then the Uchiha's were known to have never heard of the word." Naruto said thoughtfully but then he shook his head as he faced the three of them his face now back to its serious visage. "The answer to the test is Teamwork" Naruto said flatly as he continued. "With teamwork you could have gotten the bells" At this Sakura protested.
"But..but There are only two bells" Sakura replied as she tried to think of what Naruto meant. Naruto just looked at Sakura emotionlessly , sighing in defeat as he replied.
"Your suppose to be smart Sakura...Of course the test was purposely done so you would fight among yourselves but the true purpose is to see if you would be willing enough to forget your own interest to work together." Naruto said as he began to point out their errors. "Sakura you refused to help Konohamaru who was closer than Sasuke." Naruto then looked at Konohamaru. "Konohamaru I'm disappointed in you...after all the things Ebisu and I taught you..You still ran around making a nuisance of yourself...Grow up already...Your grandfather would be shamed if He saw you now." Naruto said in a disappointed voice then looking down. "And you Sasuke...attacking without even knowing the enemy's strength and refusing to ask for help."
"Doing what you did Sasuke would cause trouble for the team putting them in danger...or even killed...for example." Naruto said as he pulled out Zanpaku again , placing it directly over Sasuke's throat. "Sakura kill Konohamaru or Sasuke's head goes rolling" Naruto roared out a threat, making the three of them freeze at what Naruto just said.
"I'll give you guys one more chance after lunch but It'll be tougher to get the bells." Naruto said as he removed Sasuke from the wires and sheath Zanpaku. "Those who wish to challenge may eat lunch...but don't feed Konohamaru" Konohamaru began to protest and ask why he wasn't going to eat. "It's punishment for trying to take food that isn't yours"
After having said that Naruto walked away bringing his own lunch with him. Konohamaru's stomach began to growl as he tried not to look at Sasuke and Sakura eating. Sasuke sighed as he held his lunch at Konohamaru. "Here..Eat" Sasuke said , earning him a surprised look from Sakura. "Sasuke-kun...Sempai just said not to give Konohamaru"
"Don't worry I don't sense him anywhere" Sasuke replied as Konohamaru tried to eat from Sasuke's lunch. "He'll just be in the way if he collapses on us" Sasuke said as Sakura made up her mind and began to feed a smiling Konohamaru. From a distance Naruto had a smile on his face as he quickly teleported infront of Team 7.
"WHAT'S THIS?" Naruto's voice roared as he appeared before them. The three immediately cringe when they saw Naruto's angry expression. "YOU THREE...pass" He said , smiling at them with a foxy grin. Sakura and Konohamaru were laughing , shouting and yelling their happiness while Sasuke asked why.
" A ninja must see underneath the underneath...An ANBU Captain once told me that Those who break the rules and codes in the Shinobi world are trash" Naruto said as he faced his team happily before continuing. "But...Those who don't take care of their comrades are worse than trash."
"Alright that ends our lesson for the day..Starting tomorrow Team 7 will go on it's missions" Naruto said as he watch sakura dance around while Sasuke had a smirk on his face. "But always remember this rule...In my team everyone works...no one gives up or quit...You don't do your job or don't take it seriously...I'll kill you myself" Naruto sid as they began to trek out of the training ground. Konohamaru tried to move but found himself still tied up to the tree stump. "HEy Hey UNTIE ME!" He yelled but the onl reply he heard was.
"Alright team to celebrate..Let's go to Ichiraku for some Ramen My treat!" Konohamaru continued to yell at his teammates.