" Kami, what a brat!" Naruto froze, an angry sneer on his face. He knew that whoever was talking, was talking about him! Before he could do more then growl, the angry voice started speaking again. " I swear if I pulled a tenth of the crap he did, I would be quartered! Kami he is spoiled!" Whipping around to scream at the person, Naruto tripped on the Mop in his hands ( He was cleaning up a pranks, paintbombing the Headmaster's office...), and fell into the wall quietly face first. Oddly enough the sound was pretty small, so he was forced to hear the rest of the people speaking.
" I know, I mean I get that he's an orphan and all, but seriously he just gets away with everything." This time it was a girl talking, a familiar girl... Naruto knew she was in his class, but he just couldn't remember her name. " I mean he skips like half of the classes, destroys peoples houses with paint, and is just a pain in the ass. "
Someone snorted. " The Hokage likes him for some reason, he is basically untouchable. I overheard a few of the senseis talking, Naruto failed every part of the Genin Exam. They wanted to ban him from the academy, since you have to pass at least two parts of the exam to be allowed to take the year over. He failed, twice and from what I hear he is failing again. The Senseis tried to argue that he missed more then a third of the classes and fails consistently in all classes, so he can't even be given a waiver. Nope, the Hokage doesn't care, Naruto's his favorite so he gets another chance. Gah, it's not fair."
Shaking, Naruto tried to stand up and march over at the idiots. ' I'm not spoiled, I'm trying me hardest damn it! And I only failed that clone jutsu, it's just so hard!"
" Come on guys," This time the voice was soft, pleading almost. " Naruto's an orphan, he has no one to help him study or work on anything... maybe the Hokage is trying to help him?"
' Yeah, you tell them... you...' Naruto sheepishly wiped his forehead, not really sure the girls name, still he was glad someone was finally defending him. piece
The boy who snorted earlier growled. " So am I, so are half of the kids in the academy. This is a ninja village, a third of the entire village are orphans. It's not an excuse to be a piece of crap. None of us have spoken more then five words to the Hokage, he doesn't give us passes in school, doesn't ignore anything bad we do, he doesn't let us get away with everything. My friend Orem was kicked out of the academy for using paint bombs on the orphanage, Ninjas aren't supposed to destroy public property. And yet, down the hall, Naruto is scrubbing away paint off of the Headmasters Office despite damaging at least five houses in the last month with his stupid pranks!"
The breathe smacked out of Naruto's chest, it hurt as a lump grew. His mind going over and over the boy's words in pained denial. His mouth went dry and his limbs heavey, it just made no damn sense.
" That's why your so angry Wrubel, I thought it was because wasn't on your team this year."
No longer able to listen, Naruto turned on his heel and shot away, falling into the Headmaster's office, tearing through the files til he found his... what he saw horrified him...
Student: Naruto Uzumaki
Age: 12
DOB: October 10th
Absences: 3 Excused, 37 Unexcused.
Naruto Uzumaki has indeed shown some aptitude for Shinobi training, such as a vast chakra capacity ( 1,000 Joules, more then 20 times that of an average genin) and a high capacity for quick tactics as seen by his various pranks. However this potential is lacking in every other field. Academically, Naruto has failed every single test and homework assignment given, usually by not handing it in or barely attempting it. Attached onwards is a copy of his work.
' Does everyone hate me... what did I do to them!' Shaking, since this had to be a lie, Naruto ripped through the attachments " I only failed cause of the Clone jutsu... " Muttering in anger he tried not to rip the papers before he read them. Then he froze, in utter shock. Not a single one passed... red ink covered them, pointing out whatever he got wrong. A Lot weren't finished at all. " I... I thought...' Shaking his head, Naruto tossed them down and went back to the report.
Physically, as seen by the next set of attached papers, Naruto has received a fail grade for almost all of the physical exams bar stamina, strength and agility testing. Naruto's speed in far below the rest of his class, and his combat testing ranks him as by far the weakest in Taijutsu. He has no style, swing his fists and getting angry when he is hit or beaten, be it by a classmate or a sensei. He has repeatedly been lectured on this matter, and offered remediation but no attempts have been made to better himself. Much of his struggles with Taijutsu seems to come from his constant absences, for many of the chances to point out his weaknesses have been wasted. Observation of his personal training has proven that he only attempts a handful of fancy unneeded kunai related tricks for a few moments before giving up. An evaluation from six different instructors has confirmed this.
With less anger and more desperation, Naruto ripped through the next set of papers... " Naruto fails to grasp even the basic katas of the academy taijutsu style, for the third year in a row. No improvements since his first attempts... signed, Umi Retsu Chunin..." Naruto shivered, tears prickling at his eyes. Umi Sensei was a substitute teachers for Iruka sensei if he was needed for missions. She was actually really nice. Shaking off his tears, Naruto hurried on and read the other reports. " Repeated attempts to correct Naruto's taijutsu style has been ignored, the boy lives in his own world and he ended up ditching the lesson all together to pull a prank on a local merchant. Signed, Mizuki Chunin... Naruto was informed today that the Academy holds a remdiation class every day after school for two hours, mostly for orphans or first generation Shinobi to better their skills if needed. He completely ignored me and instead spent his time fiddling with a kunai in an attempt to impress Sakura Haruno, whom he then asked for a date despite her repeated requests ( and often time assaults, which is also a cause for concern as mentioned in her file) for him to cease such requests."
Every single one of the reports followed that pattern, leaving Naruto out off breathe and choking on a lump in his throat. He wanted, so badly, to deny the harsh words but he just... couldn't. They weren't wrong...
Shaking he continued reading the reports.
Nin and Genjutsu training for Naruto has also proven fruitless, for he has failed in all regards. He cannot perform any transformation bar his so called Sexy Jutsu, he is completely unable to use replacement and of course he cannot before a clone though we are aware that has to do with his chakra levels and we would waive that requirement should his other grades match up.
Like a hundred explosive tags, those last words his Naruto and he actually fell back. " That's... I... I would have... " Tears falling, Naruto hated himself. All disbelief evaporated and he was left feeling empty." I... It was my fault, I messed up. I... I want to do better, I want to be a ninja. What else was I messing up?"
He is unable to detect any genjutsu, or cast any. This is also due to his chakra levels, which could be waived.
Next, is Naruto's Psychological profile which is by far the most troubling. He has repeatedly failed all teamwork based exercises, arguing and even outright assaulting anyone who argues with him or attempts to address his failings be it student or sensei. When he is not doing this, he is sleeping during lessons, skipping class or destroying public and private property.
I, Hiashi Kishimoto, along side every member of the Academic counsel request Naruto Uzumaki's removal and permanent ban from the Academy once he fails for the Genin Exam for the third time.
Very, very hurt, Naruto let his eyes fall to the very next words... Signed in Red Ink, stamped with the Hokage Seal, was the words Request Denied
" Spoiled... they said the Hokage spoiled me... that their friend was kicked out because he used paintbombs on the orphanage... Orem."
Much slower then before, the now emotionally exhausted Naruto pulled out the file of the only Orem in the Academy and saw, just as the Kids had said, he had been terminated for the pranks... but what hit Naruto most, aside from the Hokage's stamp of approval, was the first part of the report and the little note attached with the Hokage's writing on it..
Student- Orem
Age: 12
DOB: June 5th
Orem has shown considerable talent as a shinobi, with high scores in taijutsu and genjutsu, as well as a fair liking among his class. It is our request that he be readmitted to the academy under probation, as to not waste his skill and leadership abilities for one mistake should not strip him of all of his opportunities.
Request Denied
Orem's defacing of the Orphanage shows a lack of respect and obedience required of Shinobi, which is far more telling then his skills. He shall not be allowed to return to the academy.
Signed, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Hokage.
With shaking Hands, Naruto stood and quickly put everything away before drifting out of the building, back to his home. His mind raced all the way until he collapsed on his bed where a wave of clarity hit him.
" I... I can do better. I only have seven weeks till graduation, I have to do something. I don't want the Hokage to spoil me, I want to earn this, on my own... " Tired, Naruto rolled over and fell asleep, nightmares of the boy's words echoing in his mind only to be chased away by his oath to do and be better...
Chapter End, tell me what you think in the reviews.
None of what I have said, bar the Orem kid, was made up. Naruto in the first episode couldn't pull off a Transformation and got yelled at by Iruka for it. He failed literally everything, as was confirmed by Kurenai and Asuma when they were talking about Shikamaru. The Clone jutsu was just part of it...
Lee is an example though that if he had a backup skill he would have passed. Lee literally only had Taijutsu, academic ability and throwing skills to help him pass but yet he did it. As did Guy. Naruto has none of that work ethic though and that is what this is about. Having his laziness and personal flaws related in a easier but still mean way to swallow. I', hoping it will instill more of a work ethic and a willingness to improve into him...
Love, your Ninja Overlord,
Mika, SPN
