(And I've returned with another chapter. Naruto shall return to the village and is prepared to enroll at the academy late in order to become an official shinobi.)

One morning outside the gates, two figures were approaching. One of them was Jiraiya, and the second was Naruto who was thirteen years old. His attire includes blue foot sandals, red cargo pants and a purple short sleeved shirt. Tied around his forehead to conceal the microchip was an orange bandanna.

They walked into the village, as Naruto looked around, "Five years since I left, and it doesn't look like anything's changed."

"Things do change, Naruto," Jiraiya assured him, "They may not always appear to have, but things do change."

"If you say so." Naruto replied, as they continued on.

As they walked through the village, Naruto took in all the sights, while noticing several civilians took notice of him and squinted suspiciously at him. Naruto paid them no mind, as he just kept on walking with Jiraiya to the Administration building.

When they were permitted into the Hokage's office, they saw the Third and Orochimaru inside waiting for them.

"We're back, sensei." Jiraiya greeted.

"It's good to see you both again." Hiruzen greeted with a smile.

"You've really grown, Naruto." Orochimaru noticed.

"Thanks. But the training I underwent was brutal. Ero-sennin may be a perv, but when he goes sensei he ain't easy." Naruto explained, as Jiraiya smirked.

"Well you now know how to defend yourself in a situation," Hiruzen began, "But in order to become a fully recognized shinobi you must pass the academy exam like all the others."

"Do I have to start from the bottom?" Naruto asked, "Because with my training over the last couple of years puts me way ahead of the first year stuff."

"Not to worry. I'll make sure to have you set up with all the others." the Hokage assured.

"Arigato. Now can we talk about my living arrangements? Because there's no way I'm going to be living in that tiny apartment again."

"Actually, Naruto. Oracle has contacted me and said you should come to the Transformers lab ASAP." the old man explained.

"Huh?" Naruto raised a brow wondering what all this was about.

Later on, Naruto was leading Jiraiya to the spot where he discovered the entrance to the lab. After finding the elevator the two entered and went down into the ground.

When they entered the lab they saw the lights were out, "Lights on!" Naruto ordered, and as soon as the lights came on...

"Surprise!"

Naruto and Jiraiya looked around the lab seeing the Maximals and Predacons that were active and in robot mode had decorated the lab for a homecoming party.

"Welcome back to the lab, Naruto." Oracle said, as its image appeared on screen.

"What is this?" Naruto asked, while walking around.

"It's your homecoming party." Cheetor explained.

"For me?"

"Well, duh." Rattrap replied.

"We've been setting this up all day while you and Jiraiya were on your way back to the village." Optimus explained.

"Wow. Thanks, guys." Naruto smiled.

"And we've also added more to the lab." Terrorsaur put in.

"Let us give you the grand tour, my liege." Inferno offered.

The transformers showed Naruto around, who noticed they set up extra space apart from the lab. There was a dining room, a lounge room, a training room, a bathroom, and a bedroom for the boy. Naruto looked around seeing the lab now had everything he needed for every day life.

"What do you think?" Waspinator asked.

"It's perfect. This is much better than where I had to live in the past. And it'll be nice sleeping in an actual bedroom after doing nothing but camping out and staying at inns so much."

"We're glad to see you're pleased with these new arrangements." Tigatron said.

"Alright enough warm cuddles, let's party!" Rattrap cheered. Naruto smiled, as he and Jiraiya joined in the celebration of being home in the village.

When nighttime came the Transformers went into stasis for the night, while Naruto was in his new bedroom laying atop his bed. He looked up at the ceiling and thought, 'Tomorrow I start the academy. Wonder who I'll see there?" he pondered about it before eventually falling asleep.

The next morning, Naruto got up and got ready before heading up top and walked to the ninja academy. When he arrived, he saw others going inside and followed along before a Chunin with a scar across the bridge of his nose stopped him.

"Excuse me, are you Naruto Uzumaki?"

"I am." Naruto answered, while keeping on guard in case he was one of those biased pricks.

"Good. I'm Iruka Umino. I will be your instructor for your time learning with us." the Chunin continued.

"Good to know." the boy replied.

"My classroom is right in there. Go on ahead and I'll be in momentarily." Iruka instructed.

"Ok." and so Naruto entered the classroom to see multiple students his age sitting down at the desks, or standing about gossiping.

Naruto peered around so far not recognizing anybody, until a familiar meek voice spoke up, "Naruto, is that you?"

Upon hearing that voice say his name, he looked to the side and saw a familiar pale eyed girl with short blue hair, "Hinata?"

"Yes." she confirmed.

"Well, this is a small world." Naruto said happily, as he embraced the girl who blushed, but returned the gesture.

"It's so good to see you." she said happily.

"It's good to see you too." Naruto replied, before breaking the hug.

"I haven't seen you in so long." Hinata began.

"I've been outside the village undergoing training." Naruto explained.

"Hey, you!" came a boys voice.

Naruto looked back and saw three boys that got Hinata frowning. Naruto spoke to them, "Yes?"

"You got a lot of nerve coming here after sicking your pets on us years ago." one of them told Naruto.

Naruto raised a brow as he looked the three over, "Do I know you three?"

The trio of boys face faulted before one of them shouted, "What do you mean do you know us?!"

"Sorry, but I only remember people who actually matter to me. And quite frankly your faces aren't ringing any bells. Guess that means you three weren't worth remembering." Naruto continued to brush them off.

The three got angrier, until Naruto spoke up, "Wait, now I remember," the boys were curious as to what he had to say, "You're the three spineless dicks who have to pick on girls just to feel good about themselves." he said knowing exactly who they were.

"Hey!" the three shouted.

"You three are here at the academy?" Naruto asked in disbelief, "Why do you three wanna be ninjas? Just so you can have the authority to push others around?"

"No!" they answered.

"Lies, that's all they want." Hinata spoke to Naruto.

"Thought so." Naruto said.

"Shut up, Hyuga!" one of the boys spoke to Hinata.

"Why don't you?!" Hinata argued back.

"Alright, we're gonna..." before the three could take a step close, Iruka barged in.

"You're gonna what?!" he inquired.

The trio stopped and looked scared, "Iruka-sensei." they winced.

"You three to your seats now!" he ordered, and the three went to their seats without question. Hinata followed, as the instructor spoke up, "Now then. Good morning, class."

"Good morning, sensei." The students greeted.

"Now then, before we begin today's lesson, I'd like you all to join me in welcoming a new student who will be joining you in the rest of the semester."

This got the students confused, as a pink haired girl spoke up, "But, sensei, the semester is just about up and we're getting a new classmate."

"I know it's on short notice, Sakura. But it was by order of the Hokage," Iruka explained, before turning to Naruto, "Everyone, meet Naruto Uzumaki. Now what do we say?"

"Welcome!" the students greeted.

"Arigato. I look forward to learning what I don't already know for however long this semester is left." Naruto replied.

Suddenly a boy with a dog resting on his head spoke up, "How can he even be in the same rank as us if he hasn't even started the academy at the time we did?"

"Well, Kiba, I'm sure Naruto has an answer for that. Don't you, Naruto?" Iruka asked.

"Yes, I do. You see I've been on travel with a personal instructor for the past couple of years training me in the art of the ninja. Basically what you learned here I've already learned from him. Possibly even more. Basically I'm just here to take the final test so I can get official recognition."

"Alright, Naruto, go take whatever seat is available." Iruka instructed, as Naruto took a vacant seat right next to Hinata who looked happy to have him beside her. With Naruto seated, Iruka began his lesson.

Later on the class was brought outside for sparring sessions. Naruto watched as several students were selected two each to spar with each other using their basic ninja moves. Whenever two girls were selected to spar with each other, Naruto noticed they were more or less showing off while trying to get the attention of a certain raven black haired boy.

"Naruto!" Iruka called, as he got up and walked over, "Your opponent will be Sasuke Uchiha."

At that moment the black haired boy got up, as more than half the female students were cheering like raging fan girls, much to the irritation of several of the boys.

The boys Sasuke stood before Naruto, who spoke, "So, it's Sasuke, huh?"

"Sasuke Uchiha." he answered.

"I see. Well, this should be a challenge." Naruto smirked, as the two got ready.

"Hajime!" Iruka announced, and the two boys engaged.

So Naruto and Sasuke engaged with both boys using Taijutsu. Each one was surprising the other with every move and dodge they made pushing the other past their limits and encouraging them to fight harder and smarter. Several of the students were also impressed by Naruto's performance, especially since this was the first time they ever saw Sasuke actually struggle. The girls however just kept ranting Sasuke's name cheering him on while booing Naruto.

This didn't distract the boys who just ignored them and continued to spar. The two fought right down to it and ended tripping each other off their feet. The two laid next to each other, and Naruto spoke, "You're good."

Sasuke smiled, "You too. I haven't had a spar this challenging ever."

"Same." Naruto admitted.

"Come on, boys. Up you go." Iruka said, as he took them by the hands and pulled them to their feet.

"So what happens now?" a pineapple style haired boy asked.

"Well, Shikamaru, I'm gonna declare this match a tie." Iruka answered.

"What?!" the girls shouted and started protesting.

"Alright, that's enough. Everyone back inside." Iruka said, as he headed back.

Before Naruto could follow, the girls confronted Naruto, with Sakura speaking to him, "Sensei may have called it a draw, but we all know Sasuke would've won."

"And how do you figure that?" Naruto asked while crossing his arms.

"Because Sasuke's the best." A blonde haired pony tailed girl answered.

"That, we can agree on, Ino-Pig." Sakura replied, making Ino frown.

"You girls sicken me." Naruto frowned.

"What was that?" Sakura asked irked.

"If you have time to make fools of yourselves by trying to impress someone who's not interested in your pathetic attempts t make an impression, then you girls are going to turn out to be lousy kunoichi's." Naruto said.

"Why you!" Sakura was about ready to punch Naruto, who grabbed hold of her fist and spun around her putting her foot to her back while pulling her held arm back.

"You shouldn't try to punch someone who was able to match the top student in class." Naruto warned Sakura who was shocked at being subdued like this.

Naruto let her go and spoke, "Try that again and I may not be tempted to hit you back. And that goes for the rest of you wannabes." he told them before following the others back inside.

As Naruto walked, Sasuke walked close, "I've tried to hammer it into them like that before, but they thought I was playing hard to get."

"Some girls are just delusional." Naruto sighed.

"Still, I commend you for putting up such a fight. We should spar more often." Sasuke smirked.

"I'd like that." Naruto admitted.

After school, several students were on their way home while some were meeting up with their parents outside the building. As Naruto walked to try and avoid them, one woman spotted him and spoke to Iruka, "Iruka-san!"

"Yes, ma'am?" Iruka asked knowing he wasn't going to enjoy listening.

"Why is that boy here at the academy?" the woman pointed accusingly at Naruto.

"It ain't nice to point." Naruto scowled her way.

"Because he's a new student here." Iruka explained.

"Well, I just hope he won't do anything to stand in the way of my child becoming a shinobi." the woman continued to act all high and mighty.

Naruto just walked past her before muttering to himself but sounded loud enough for her to hear, "Bitch!"

"What did you say to me?!" the woman shouted at Naruto.

"What, are you hard at hearing?" Naruto asked dryly.

The woman just got so angry she was about to strike Naruto only to feel something press into her back making her stop. It was Inferno pointing his weapon right into the woman's back. The sight of him got everyone close to back away, while the woman glanced back at who had her at weapon point.

"No one touches the Royalty while I'm around." Inferno warned the woman.

"Inferno, stand down," Naruto ordered, "Trash like this isn't worth it."

Inferno lowered his weapon and stood at Naruto side, "Come, my liege, let's go someplace else."

"Let's." Naruto agreed, as the two walked off leaving everyone surprised.

As Naruto and Inferno walked, the boy spoke to the Predacon, "How long were you there?"

"Oracle has made it our mission to keep an eye on you at the academy during and after just in case you were to need our assistance," Inferno began, "And after that retched woman tried to strike you I felt the need to come to your aid. After all you shouldn't have to dirty your hands to a common villager."

"Well, thanks. But like I said, I can handle trash like that."

"Of course. So how was your day at the academy?" the Predacon inquired.

"It was good for the most part. But I'm gonna be dealing with listening to half the girls complain and whine about one of my fellow classmates, but overall I can deal."

"I'm glad to hear it."

"Yes." Naruto smiled, until he saw Hinata. He walked over and spoke, "Hinata!"

Hinata looked over and smiled, "Hi, Naruto."

"Why we go someplace and catch up?" he offered.

"Sure."

Naruto turned to the Ant Transformer, "Go on back to base, Inferno."

"As you wish." Inferno saluted before taking off, before Naruto and Hinata continued on.

They found Ichiraku ramen which brought joy to Naruto, as well as the chef and his daughter who were glad to see him again. As the two ate, they both were catching up on lost time.

"So you did what I said and not let others put you down because you have a kind heart?" Naruto inquired.

"Yes. My father no longer looks at me with disappointment. But unfortunately there are still others who haven't changed their opinion about me," she said looking dismal but brushed it off, "But I'm not giving into belittlement anymore."

Naruto smiled, "I'm glad to hear it."

"So that Inferno was another one of your 'friends'?" she inquired.

"Yeah. During my traveling he was given to me, but he has a habit of referring to me with titles of nobility. The worst is when he refers to me as Queen." Naruto said with a shake of his head.

Hinata couldn't help but giggle, "That is a little funny."

"I guess, but I shouldn't be surprised since there are no Kings in terms of an ant colony." the boy said.

Hinata looked at Naruto, "I really hope we both do well and graduate from the academy together."

"So do I." Naruto agreed, as the two continued to enjoy their ramen, while unaware Rattrap, Cheetor, and Waspinator were watching them from a tree in robot mode.

"The kid's got himself a real friend there." Rattrap said.

"Yeah. And it's good too." Cheetor agreed.

"Waspinator thinks Naruto going to be just fine." Waspinator buzzed.

(And there you go. Naruto's back and ready to become a full on shinobi. I'm not going to turn Sasuke the way the series made him out to be because I'm bored with writing him that way. And for the Transformers. Most of the time they will be in robot mode but switch to beast mode should they need to use their animals senses or abilities. See you all later.)