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Training and Friends:

Team Twelve continued to progress after the Tora mission. The team's mission record was thirteen completed D-rank's all with a stellar success rate. As of right now, the team needed to do three more D-ranks, and then they would be eligible to do C-ranks, which was something the three genins were excited about.

Today, however, the team was taking a break from missions and focusing on training.

Naru was working on a new ninjutsu called, "Wind Style: Wind Tornado", which was a C-rank jutsu; Kakashi was also working on a new ninjutsu called, " Earth Style: Earth Wall" which was also a C-rank jutsu. Inoichi was sparing with Tenzo trying to help improve his Taijutsu, which appeared to be the only area he lacked in.

In a secluded area of the training field, Naru read over the jutsu scroll for the third time, making sure she hadn't misread anything; according to the scroll the jutsu didn't need an extensive amount of chakra.

In her previous life, this jutsu would have been impossible for her, but since Kurama sealed himself this time around she had decent chakra control.

Reading the hand seals one last time; she quickly performed them. Bird, Dragon, Horse, "Wind Style: Wind WhirlWind!" she said. As soon as the words left her mouth, a violent gust of wind gathered around her, but instead of forming a tornado, the wind died away.

Naru sweatdropped, "I guess I didn't use enough chakra," she thought. Laughing it off, she tried again. This time the wind formed into a small tornado, but it again broke apart. Naru rubbed the back of her head, "Well that's better I guess," she said.

The young jinchuriki tilted her head, "Hm, I wonder what I'm doing wrong. Do you have any Idea Kurama," she asked. Kurama yawned before opening one eye, "The problem kit is that you're still not adding enough chakra. You need to stop being so careful, you have good chakra control so let a rip," he said.

Naru sighed, "I guess you're right," she said. The kitsune laughed, "Of course I am," he said.

Naru clapped her hands together, "Alright! Let's do this," she said. "Wind Style: Wind Whirlwind," she shouted. This time, a small amount of wind gathered around her and formed one small tornado. The whirlwind kept its shape for about twenty minutes before Naru dispelled it, and although the tornado wasn't the size she was going for; it was still a major improvement from her first two tries.

The blonde noted that the patch of earth where the tornado had been was torn up, which was a good sign to her; however, now she had to figure out how to expand the size of the whirlwind and how to get it to move. She sat down under a tree and read the scroll again, this time paying attention to the illustrations.

From the pictures, it looked like she needed to push her chakra away from her in order for the twister to move. That seemed easy enough, and as for the size, she would probably just need to add more chakra.

Naru decided she would give it one more go before calling it a day. She performed the hand signs once more, "Wind Style: Wind Whirlwind," she said! A vast amount of wind quickly gathered around her and formed in a large twister, once she was sure the shape was going to stick, Naru tried pushing her chakra forward.

To her happiness, the twister moved; realizing that her hunched worked she dispelled the jutsu. Panting a little, she smiled triumphantly, "That was easy to figure out," she said. Kurama rolled his eyes but said nothing.

Naru decided it was time for a break and went to see how the others were doing. Walking over to the other side of the field, she found Kakashi performing his own set of hand seals. Tiger, Hare, Boar, and Dog, "Earth Style: Earth Wall," he said!

A medium-size wall of earth came out of the ground covering the small boy; it was an impressive size to achieve for only learning the jutsu today. Seeing the wall brought back memories of her past life, remembering how Kakashi sensei had frequently used that same jutsu quite a lot during the war. It had unfortunately not been enough to protect him from Obito and Madara.

Naru quickly shoved those memories away and reminded herself that that was then and this was now, "Good job, Kakashi Kun," she said. The boy turned to her and shrugged, "It really wasn't that hard," he said.

Naru laughed, "Of course it wasn't," she said.

Kakashi smiled behind his mask, "So how did your jutsu go," he asked.

Naru smirked, "It went great! It took me a few tries to get it just right," she said.

Kakashi nodded, not in the least surprised to hear that, "So are you done," he asked.

Naru nodded, "for right now, I actually wanted to see if you and Tenzo were ready for lunch," she said, as her stomach let out a growl.

Kakashi shrugged, "Yeah! I guess I'm ready, let me gather my stuff," he said. Naru smiled, "While, you're doing that I'll go get Tenzo and Sensei," she said, running off.

Kakashi nodded, "I'll meet you there," he said.

Naru ran to the center of the field where she found Inoichi and Tenzo finishing up their spar, "Hey Sensei, Hey Tenzo are you guys finished," she asked.

Inoichi turned to look at her, "Yes, we're done for today. How did the jutsu training go," he asked.

Naru smirked up at him, "It went great! I should have it mastered after tomorrow," she said.

Inoichi looked at her impressed and Tenzo gave her a shy smile of approval, "Good job Naru chan," the wood user said.

Naru flashed him a grin, "Thank's Tenzo Kun," she said as Kakashi finally rejoined them.

Inoichi turned and looked at Kakashi, "You're done to Kakashi," he said. Kakashi nodded at him in confirmation, "Yes sensei," he said.

The mind user smiled, "Well then, I guess we're done for today. Good job team, meet me here bright and early tomorrow," he said.

Naru raised her hand, "Wait Inoichi sensei, I was wondering if you wanted to join us for lunch," she said. Inoichi looked at her apologetically, "Sorry Naru chan, not today. Thank you for asking me though. I'll see you guys tomorrow," he said.

Team Twelve saluted him as he shunshined away; after he left, the team ate a quick lunch at Ichiraku's. When they were done with their meal, Tenzo left stating he had something to do; Naru suspected it was reporting to Danzo but didn't say anything.

Once he had left Kakashi and Naru decided to hang out for a bit since their parents were gone on missions; they ended up passing the park where Naru spotted a boy wearing a familiar blue and orange jacket. She nudged Kakashi and pointed to the boy. After a minute of debate, the two decided to go see how Obito was doing.

When the two got close enough Naru greeted the boy, "Hey Obito kun," she said.

Obito jumped startled by someone talking to him; however, when he realized who it was he smiled an ear-splitting grin, at least until he saw Kakashi, "Hey Naru chan, Kakashi," he said.

Naru scowled smacking him upside the head; Obito scowled at her, "Hey! What was that for," he said?

The blonde looked at him annoyed, "That was for being rude to Kakashi," she said.

Kakashi really didn't care that Obito had been rude to him since he used to it by now, but it did make him feel good that Naru was standing up for him. Obito huffed annoyed, but looked over at Kakashi, "I'm sorry Kakashi kun," he said.

Kakashi shrugged, "Apology excepted, I guess," he said.

Obito's eyes turned to saucers, and he angrily pointed to Kakashi, "What do you mean, you guess," he said!

Kakashi shrugged, "I just expect that you're still going to be rude to me one way or another," he said. Obito backed at him and Naru decided it was time to intervene, "We didn't come here to fight Obito kun. Kakashi and I just wanted to see how you were doing," she said.

Obito looked at her and shrugged, "Okay I guess, I've come a long way in my training," he said.

Kakashi raised an eyebrow and Naru smiled, "That's great Obito kun! We should have a spar some time to see," she said. At the mention of a spar, Obito's eyes lit up, "Oh yeah! Name the place and time, and I'll be there," he said, confidently.

How about tomorrow at noon," Kakashi said.

Obito stared at him a moment before grinning, "You're on Kakashi," he said!

Naru blinked not sure what just happened, "Oh boy," she thought.

Author's note: I just want to wish you all a happy new year and say thank you for reading my story, Nerdzone6.