Team 7: Chapter 2

(Naruto's ANBU uniform is Fortnite's Drift's STAGE 5-6, Naruto's Jounin Uniform is Fortnite Drift's 3 and 4 STAGE.)

Time Skip: 7 years later at konohagakure no sato.

It was two days after the incident.

(THE INCIDENT is Mizuki stealing the forbidden scroll.)

Most of the nins in the village had forgotten about it while the others just shrugged it off. Iruka meanwhile was 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 his jounin uniform. He watched through the eye's of 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.

"Yo Kakashi-Sensei Stop reading Ero Sennin's novel and pay attention. Sandaime-sama is calling your attention" Naruto said as he neared the person he called Sensei. The older man looked down from his book upon hearing his name being called. He smiled at the blonde boy in front 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 Satuki sitting by the window while boys fought over the seat next to him. "So that's her? This year's number one rookie, Uchiha Satsuke?" 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.

"So that's the rookie of the year? Itachi's sister?" Naruto asked after regaining his composure. "I wouldn't want to be the guy to teach her," 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.

Back to reality Naruto found himself being stared at by all the jounins and the Hokage. Naruto raised an eyebrow trying to understand why they were looking at him like that. Sarutobi loosing patience chose to clue the boy in on what just transpired 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 out 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 that the jounins around the room were in shock when they heard it.

Naruto meanwhile had a different reaction, he looked up in surprise then said. "What do you mean I'm to lead a team of genin? I'm an ANBU Captain Old man, not some babysitter." Sarutobi's face quickly flared into anger after the old man comment. "I don't want to lead a team of Genin let Kakashi-Sensei do it," Naruto said , 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 led. Sarutobi just pointed to the person beside him , Naruto turned to his side and found Kakashi. "Eh? Isn't Kakashi-sensei a jounin already?" Naruto asked , Sarutobi meanwhile was rummaging through 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? Are you trying to bribe me?" Naruto asked while holding out the object that Sarutobi had thrown at him. A Red Jounin vest with a hood 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 said 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 him a genin team. "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 Satsuki , Haruno Sakura and Sai," Sarutobi said while the newly promoted rookie jounin just let out a defeated sigh. "I'm putting my trust in you to train them 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. 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 you 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 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-nee chan!" 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 kick 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 sister." Naruto replied while Anko tried not to laugh at the boy's situation.

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 outfit" Anko said , pointing to the dangling ANBU mask strapped to Naruto's belt..

"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 for the Three-man team assignment. Most of the shinobi were arguing on who would be in Satsuki's team. Such shinobi was Inuzuka Kiba. Sai meanwhile wasn't paying attention to the ruckus in the room, his attention was on the shogi board in front of him. His opponent was none 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 Sai often played Shougi even during their free time, with Shikamaru as the victor in each match. Sai liked playing the game because it would improve his strategic skills as a shinobi.

"So Shikamaru-san, who do you think would be in the three-man teams?" Sai 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 announced , all attention immediately going to him.

The teams were then announced , balancing each team's strength, Iruka announced the teams from the first up to the sixth. Most of the shinobi genins were anxiously waiting to see who would be with Uchiha Satsuki. "Now for Team 7. Uchiha Satsuki" Iruka announced , feeling almost every shinobi in the room tense up upon hearing the number one rookie's name being called. "Haruno Sakura". Iruka cleared his throat to gain back his former students' reactions. "and Sai".

The jounins though didn't use the door, instead they teleported right in the middle of the room , earning them surprised gasps 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 was shocked. "Team 7's sensei..." Iruka announced "Uzumaki Naruto"

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.

'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 noticed the mask strapped to Naruto's hip. Every genin in the room was staring at the short jounin.

"It's alright Captain Uzumaki. You're 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 in charge 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. 'Hmmm the Uchiha has a large amount..good potential too... The Haruno girl has just enough to perform basic techniques..and hhm Sai'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 three students.

"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 shortcut to gaining strength." Naruto continued, which made Sai 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 Satsuki and Sai. "So all we learned was his name , his dislikes and dreams," Sakura said in a whisper , both 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 Sai!" Sai said as he pointed to himself. "I like to train, i don't have any dislikes" He said. "My dream for the future is to become a great shinobi. I don't have any hobbies". '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 Ino and my friends and family," Sakura said. "My hobbies are sewing. "My dreams for the future is to have a family".

"And? Your dislikes?" Naruto asked , his voice beginning to be annoyed by the information he was getting from the girl.

"I dont dislike anything" Sakura replied flatly .

"and the Last one?" Naruto said pointing to Satsuki.

Satsuki had his hands up to his chin as if he was deep in thought. "My name is Uchiha Satsuki." the Uchiha survivor started while gazing on the floor. "There are tons of things that I dislike. And I don't really like anything" Naruto just listened intently to Sasuke's introduction , his introduction by far seems 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" Satsuki said , his eyes blazing in fury at the very thought of Itachi.

"Okay, you guys are all interesting," Naruto said while fixing his mask. "We'll start our mission's tomorrow..." This made them 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 Satsuki 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?" Sakura asked at this statement Naruto began to chuckle lightly then it grew to a full blown laugh which made Team 7 raise an eyebrow as to why Naruto was laughing.

"Hey, What's so funny, Sempai?" Sakura 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 although no one 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. Satsuki sat there clenching and unclenching her fist while Sakura was shaking. Sai meanwhile had an emotionless look on his face. Naruto turned his head before disappearing. "Oh and prepare yourselves. Your attitudes need adjustment"

PS Naruto/Fem!Sasu relationship is going to come along slowly.