Flashback

"So where are you taking me Naruto?" I asked curiously, It had been a few days since our spar and I still hadn't been able to see the rest of my friends. "Clan matters," Naruto said to me when I asked why they hadn't been showing up to our little meetings. I honestly didn't know Naruto had those words in his vocabulary.

"It's a secret," Naruto grinned. Asshole.

I grumbled something unintelligible before continuing to walk.

I had a lot of time to think about everything in general. I had done more reflecting than before as well. I needed to be cool, calm, collected, and smart to be a shinobi. None of the "Dancing" crap I spewed. It was fun to fight but I couldn't get lost in the thrill of battle.

So much work needed to be put in... I'm still at the start of my journey

Every journey starts with a step.

In just a few days I'd be making the first real step into the world of shinobi. This was just the beginning, It was all setting in now.

I was running out of time. Orochimaru, Akatsuki, Obito, Madara, Kaguya. They were all getting closer and closer. I was still weak. Even with the gamer, I couldn't beat Mizuki. He was toying with me. I had to be stronger, I needed to be. I didn't need to be a world buster. I just needed to stop Obito before shit truly hit the fan.

If I stopped Obito before Madara could be revived then I'd be golden. I needed to get past Kamui and I didn't have his other eye or Flying Raijin. Maybe I could talk no jutsu him. I had so few options to stop him at the moment. I needed to find at least one before the time skip... Actually, with the way things are going now, would Jiraya even show up?

Maybe I could have a talk with Hiruzen. Tell him I know about the Kyuubi and get Jiraya to come back sooner to train Naruto. Perhaps I could get Kakashi to unlock his Mangekyo Sharingan early too. I had plenty of things I could do sooner than canon. If Kakashi was in shape sooner that would be great. I would love to see all one thousand jutsu of his in person. That'd be dope

I already caused a bunch of butterfly effects, Like Naruto using fuinjutsu Ino being serious about her training, Naruto having friends, Naruto never getting the chance to learn shadow clones. There were far more I caused. Most are small but they would still snowball in the future.

Naruto perked up suddenly. ``We're almost there' I thought. I wondered where Naruto was taking me. Maybe to Ichirakus? No, I knew every way there. Naruto ensured that. Maybe he was taking me to another restaurant. Why, though? I didn't know at all

It could be for an impromptu prank. Maybe painting their walls a nice barf green shade... What a shame I couldn't partake in the pranks anymore...

Maybe He was taking me to see Ino, Chouji, Shikamaru, and maybe even Sasuke. That would be the most likely explanation for why he's being quiet. My birthday was a few months ago so it isn't a surprise party. What could it be then?

Eh, I guess I could leave it up to chance. I need to think about other more important things.

'Stats' I called mentally

Kukui tanku

Title: Academy student

Energy points 700/700

chakra points 350/350

Strength: 30

Dexterity: 33

Constitution: 35

Chakra: 35

Willpower: 18

Chakra control. C]

I had gotten willpower to level up somehow, I didn't know how but I did. Dexterity and strength had gone up by one as well so that was nice. Now, how would I get it to level up even more? Maybe I cou-

"We're here!" Naruto exclaimed cheerfully. He led me back to my apartment.

"This is my apartment Naruto," I said blankly. He looked at me.

"Just follow me," He said as we began running upstairs. We reached my apartment.

I looked at the blond bastard suspiciously, Did he paint-bomb my apartment again? I would get my vengeance swiftly if he did.

"Wait out here for a minute," He said before stepping into the apartment.

This was a fucking surprise party. I don't know what for, Maybe me graduating early but hey I never had one before. I grinned like an idiot. This is what they had been planning all week.

After a minute naruto stepped out of the apartment "C'mon kukui let's go!" He exclaimed excitedly, grabbing my wrist. He opened the door and we stepped inside of a dark apartment

Suddenly the lights flickered on and I saw all my friends.

"SURPRISE!" They all exclaimed at once

I grinned once more. This is why I wanted to be truly strong.

Ill-advised flashback end


Team selection day

So today was the day. Today We were getting teams of our own. Today was the true start of my journey to power. I thought straightening up. Daikoku was now listing off another team. I paid extra attention to this one. I had a good feeling about this one. I had a feeling it would be my team

"Team 3 will be Kukui tanku, Mika Uchiha, and Tenten" Daikoku listed off and I looked at my teammates. Another change from canon. I was expecting to be on a team with someone else but it seems destiny threw another curve ball. "Your sensei will be Hayate Gekko" He finished looking at us before reading off another team

Well, that was unexpected again but not really. I didn't expect to get Guy as a sensei. If I recalled correctly Hayate was a kenjutsu expert. Good for me and Tenten. I wonder if Mika would take up kenjutsu, What else could Hayate teach us anyways? I'm not sure. I didn't have much data on the man so I couldn't say much at all.

I sat there in silence for a while until Daikoku finished with the announcements.

" And team 9 will be rock lee, Neji Hyuuga, and kukoku dainoma, your sensei will be Might Guy. Your sensei will arrive here soon, Until then remain here and talk amongst yourselves" Daikoku said as he left the room.

Students began talking to their friends, and some to their new teammates.

I began to think, My teammates were Tenten and Mika, and My sensei was Hayate. Maybe I could save him from death from The suna team sensei... I don't remember his name though. I placed my pinky on the desk, I sensed 9 chakra signatures outside the door, just waiting.

After a few minutes, All the jonin entered the room. I of course only recognized only Guy and Hayate. Nobody else.

Team three your with me" Hayate said beckoning whoever was on team three to come with him (Me, Mika, and Tenten)

Me, Mika, and Tenten stood up and followed the man to the top of the building in silence.

As soon as we reached the top of the building He sat down on a rail and coughed a few times.

"Are you okay sensei?" I asked the man worriedly. I knew he was fine but hey it's better to put up some sort of concern than none at all for a man who looks like he's sick

"I am *Cough* Fine, Thank you for the concern," The sickly jonin said before straightening up and looking at us. "Now, tell me a bit about yourselves, Likes, dislikes, dreams, and other information I might need to know" Hayate finished looking at me first as I was on the left.

"Could you go first sensei? I'd like to know more about the man who will be our sensei" I asked curiously. I did indeed want to know more about Hayate. If he was going to be our sensei, I'd like to know more about the man

"Fair enough. I'll start, I'm Hayate Gekko, I like kenjutsu, my girlfriend, and spending time with her, I dislike people who treat swords badly, spring, and spicy food, I never really thought about my dream, Nw you go" Hayate said pointing at me

"Okay, I'm Kukui Tanku. I like my friends, nature in general, and sleeping without interruption. I dislike people who have giant egos and sticks up their asses, Being the recipient of my friend's pranks, and people who are assholes for no reason. My dream is to join the anbu as I have no idea what I actually want" I said lazily

"You seem fine enough. You sound like a decent enough person" Hayate said nodding to himself looking at Mika he pointed "You next" He drew out surprisingly not coughing once.

Mika nodded, "I'm Mika Uchiha, I like fire, sleeping, and genjutsu. I dislike a certain man, my cousin Ichiro, and mornings. My dream is to become a strong enough shinobi to make my brother proud" Mika said in a passionate tone.

Hayate nodded. "Fair enough. Mornings do suck but we need to deal with them sadly. Now you go last" Hayate said pointing to Tenten last

"Hi, I'm Tenten! I like ninja tools and weapons, the supernatural, and my friends. I Dislike people who think kunoichi are inferior, Sexists, and ghosts. My dream is to become a legendary kunoichi like Tsunade Senju" Tenten said joyfully

"Good you seem to have fight in you," Hayate said standing up. "Your all unique in your own ways, That's good. Meet me at training ground seven tomorrow at 8:00 Eat breakfast and make sure you rest well. I'd like to see what you got" Hayate said before shunshining away.

I placed my pinky on the ground and pulsed my chakra.

"What are you doing?" Tenten asked curiously.

"He's a sensor. I don't know why he is sensing the area now though" Mika said from beside Tenten

"He isn't in my range, He might be testing us," I said sharply to looks of confusion. "He might want to see how we act with each other, how we react, what we do. The man looked sick but he's a shinobi. Look underneath the underneath. Anything could be a test" I said like a tin foil hat-wearing person would.

"That makes sense. He could do anything as a test. It's clear the exams aren't over yet" Tenten agreed. "The test in the academy was still too easy" Tenten finished and Me and Mika nodded in agreement

"What should we do now? Either we prepare or just go home" I asked my new teammates

"Maybe we should go trap the training ground and get an idea of the landscape" Mika suggested.

"I like it. We can be prepared if it's some sort of fight" I said cheerfully.

"Wouldn't he notice the traps though? He's a jonin" Tenten said

"True. But they could be a good distraction" Mika mused

"Hm... Yeah, a distraction would be helpful" I said.

"So it's settled. We're going to booby trap the training ground and prepare then'' Mika nodded

"Yeah... I guess we can start now" I said.

Tenten and Mika nodded and we began to go to the training field. Little did we know there was a shimmer in the air above the area we were at.


Hayate Gekko PoV

'Kids smart, They're all smart actually. I see why the Hokage gave them to me' Hayate thought as he sat down once more. 'He needs more experience in sensing people who are hiding their chakra but he was right' Hayate continued thinking.

*Cough*

'They have a lot of potential, They're all smart and perceptive. The younger sister of shunshin no shisui an orphan, and a civilian. They could be really good one day with proper guidance. Guidance I could give if they pass' Hayate continued to think with a smile. 'It seems they are already passing my test'

'The boy has a fire affinity like me and uses a tanto. He has a decent chakra pool and is smart. Although he can get cocky. I can beat that out of him with enough effort.

The civilian girl uses weapons and fuinjutsu, A deadly combo. I need to see if I can add an elemental affinity on to that.

And the Uchiha. The younger sister of shunshin no shisui. Has the standard fire affinity of an Uchiha but she has the potential of her brother. Perhaps I can get Kurenai to teach her some genjutsu' Hayate mused. If Mika had any of the talent her brother had then we'd be seeing the revival of shunshin no shisui in a few years tops.

Then the other two could become legends in their own right. The girl could be the next fuinjutsu expert of Konoha besides Uzumaki. The boy could perhaps become a strong fire user, Maybe He could become a stealthy person. A fire affinity would be useful with the right person.

Yes, that could be it.

Now, what were they planning to use for traps? Maybe Some logs, explosive tags, and some standard ninja wire.

Genin didn't really have access to much else until they were chunin

I'd be surprised if they somehow had anything else.

Although they have a fuinjutsu user, and they have an Uzumaki to turn to. I shivered. An Uzumaki with prep time or someone with their seals would make a battle like an all-out war.

I'd be prepared. Information was going to be key here

I began to go to training ground seven.

There were traps to look out for...


Kukui PoV

"And that's the last of them," Tenten said as we finished laying ninja wire around the training ground. Ready to pull for a shit ton of paper bombs, kunai, and shuriken to come and just fuck shit up for Hayate. It would probably not be enough but hey anything helps.

"Good that took hours... I want to go home and prepare" I said

"How would you even prepare? There isn't much that we can do that we haven't already done" Mika asked curiously

"Well, we know sensei's name. I plan on buying a bingo book to see what else he can do. He clearly is a kenjutsu expert based off his like of kenjutsu" I said sagely. I would look at the guy's bingo book page if he had one and see his skills other than kenjutsu. Information was key after all

"Hm... That's not a bad idea. But how would we get a bingo book?" Tenten asked

Mika smiled. "We're shinobi now. We sneak into the jonin lounge and steal one" Mika said in a monotone voice. That was creepy.

"Yeah, we're shinobi. We steal, kill, and plunder for people. It'll be tough but I say we can do it" I said pulling up my maxed-out stealth skill.

Stealth: Level max(active)

Increases stealth in accordance to the people around you

Cost: 1 energy points)

It leveled surprisingly fast and I was confident I could pull off A heist of a bingo book from someone.

"I guess but it's risky," Tenten said, giving in.

"Everything we do is risky," Mika pointed out.

"Fair enough," Tenten said. "Now who's going to steal the bingo book? We just can't buy one" Tenten asked curiously

Mika looked at me. "You're the one who had the idea. You get the book" Mika said, blankly pointing at me.

I sighed. "I guessed I'd be the one to do this," I said as I shrugged my shoulders. "Well, when will I need to go?" I asked lazily.

"Now would be nice"

"Fuck"


Kukui PoV: Jonin bar

'Fuck my life' I thought as I looked at the entrance of the bar. There was a jonin keeping watch. Maybe I could just ask the man for one... Although nothing ever goes my way. I wish I had a luck stat right now. That could be useful. Maybe I will get one in the future.

I henged into a random jonin. I would just try and walk through first. If that didn't work then I was breaking in through the roof.

I walked to the entrance and past the jonin. 'Holy shit, I'm actually doing it!?' I thought amazed as I walked past the guard. But before I could open the door someone grabbed my wrist.

"Doesn't work. Many before you have tried hedging" The jonin guard said, pulling me back and breaking my henge.

"Damn it, I don't even want booze" I mumbled to myself. I would try this method instead.

"I know your lying genin, Leave now," The man said sternly.

"Fine, Do you know where I could get a bingo book then? My sensei's test is tomorrow and I want to know as much about him as possible" I said in a calm voice. I expected this outcome to happen. If I couldn't do this the easy way then I'd do it the hard way

The man laughed boisterously "You want information huh? Smart kid. Information on your opponent is key to victory. But genin aren't supposed to have bingo books... Eh, that hasn't stopped anyone before. Now normally I would just tell you to find some other source of info but I'm feeling generous today kid. Take this" The join said, throwing me a little black book. "But remember this, Information can be bad even in the book so be prepared," The man said

"Thanks! This saves me a lot of trouble! Now I need to go back to my team" I said before running away.


Time skip 10 hours

I gripped my tanto and unsheathed it. We were waiting for Hayate to show up. "Any second now" I quietly said to my new teammates. They nodded and Tenten got out a scroll and Mika pulled out a kunai. We were ready for an all-out war.

Hayate was a Kenjutsu specialist who was one stealthy fucker with a fire affinity. A-ranked in the bingo book.

We knew his skill set, He probably knew ours. This was even.

Suddenly the man shunshined in front of us.

"I'm impressed, you went out of your way to lay down traps, go for my bingo book page, and ready yourselves for a fight," Hayate said with a praising tone in his voice. "Information is key for a shinobi. We use it in our everyday lives. As for your rudimentary traps. I think you could have done a lot better with the time you were given. But you did okay." Hayate finished with a few coughs.

I looked at the man with nothing but determination in my eyes. I would pass whatever test he gave us. "We know you aren't just here to break down our traps and what we did before today," I said with my determination being shown clearly. I pulled my ring finger. That would set off my log trap. I knew the man would dodge but It would set us up for success.

Before the log hit Hayate, A bunch of shuriken and ninja wire bonded him in place. As the log hit him he kawarimied away.

"He replaced himself," Mika said.

"Okay captain obvious" I replied.

"Shut up you two, we need to be focused," Tenten said exasperatedly.

We heard clapping. "I'm truly impressed. Most genin wannabes would just wait for their sensei to "start" before attacking. You passed every one of my tests and you acted like a team for most of the tests."Hayate said with a smile. I think I knew where this was going

Tenten's eyes widened as did Mika's.

"Where are you going with this sensei?" Tenten asked

"Well you see as I'm sure you probably figured out by now, your graduation test wasn't over when you left the academy. Jonin sensei test the students in whatever they want to and if they pass they become genin, If not they go to the reserves to be trained by a chunin or if they're lucky a tokubetsu jonin and they can grow up to be career chunin or possibly tokubetsu jonin" Hayate explained. "As of now, the fail rate for genin is 66 percent. I'm happy to say you all pass" Hayate finished with a smile.

I smiled and I'm sure Mika and Tenten did too. We were genin now!

"We did it... We actually did it!" I exclaimed joyfully

"Of course, we did it," Mika said also joyfully

"Yeah of course we passed!" Tenten exclaimed.

"Now that that's out of the way. Meet me here tomorrow at 8 again and we can begin training and D-ranked missions" Hayate said and everyone nodded.

Every journey had to start with a step. We just took that step


Chapter end

Hopefully you all enjoyed this chapter. Kukui is finally a genin. I know a lot of you might be disappointed at the fact there wasn't a fight between team 3 and hayate but I was lazy, REALLY LAZY, This chapter. Now next chapter will be D-ranked missions(If I decide to even include them) and training along with some extras. Thats to be expected though, Honestly I can't believe Im actually going to write Kukui as a genin. Also we're so close to 20 chapters... Here's to hopefully hitting over 100 one day! *Pops chockie milk*

So yeah. Not much to really say this chapter, It kinda wrote itself near the end but this one was tough to write. Im just glad its over. I think in around 5 chapters we'll get the first C rank mission for kukui and the rest of team three. I have some ideas like using the movie plots from part one or something but nothing concrete for now. I assure you all will enjoy the mission.

Anyways its December now. So there's that.

Question of the chapter time!

Question: So what would you do if you got reincarnated in the world of naruto? Personally I'd learn fuinjutsu and genjutsu. My original plan for kukui.

Tobi-kun out

Also here's the stat rankings once more.

0-10 civilian - academy student. E chakra control

10 - 20 Academy student to genin. D Chakra control

20 - 30 Genin to chunin. C chakra control

30 - 40 Chunin to high chunin. C chakra control

40 - 50 Chunin to Tokubetsu jonin. B chakra control

50 - 60 Tokubetsu jonin to jonin. A chakra control

60 - 100 jonin to low kage. S chakra control

100 - 125 Low kage to mid kage. S+ Chakra control

125 - 150 Mid kage to high kage. S++ Chakra control

150+ High kage to legend. S+++ chakra control

Bye Bye!