Bond between Fox and Lizard

by Earth Beast

Challenged by mellra. When the Kyuubi was sealed, some of the excess Chakra went into a lone iguana's egg. Seven years later, a young Naruto discovers the consequences of this action. The only question remains: what will this mean for the future of the Hidden Leaf? And is the egg only one with excess Chakra?

2. Chapter 2

Bond between Fox and Lizard

Chapter 2

(Last Time)

Naruto saw explosion and can hear Godzilla's fainting roar.

"...Target's destroyed." Cat said after she has a report from Group One.

Naruto was horried and shock! He lost his own brother!

"NNNOOOOOOO! GODZIIIILLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAA!"

(On with the Story)

"I can't believe we've been restrain!" Natsu started

She and others are waiting by the door of Hokage's office, with few ANBU guarding them. Dr J and Billy are tied up, Natsu and Anko are force to sit down, Hinata look at Naruto in sadness and poor broken Naruto looks at the floor with tears coming from his eyes.

"We didn't do anything wrong!" Natsu finished.

"Tell that to those ANBU jerks!" Anko said.

Suddenly, Naruto glare at Hinata, Natsu and Anko, "You... you have no right telling Old Man about Godzilla! He hasn't done anything bad or hurt anyone!"

Hinata was shock... "B-but I... I didn't..."

"Hey! None of us knew about that 'Godzilla' till like few seconds before ANBU attacked." Natsu said.

"Well, if you didn't tell Old Man, who did?" Naruto asked.

"I did."

Everyone turn to see Hana nearby.

"Hana?! You told him?!" Naruto asked in shock.

"It was for the good of the Village and you. For all we know, that creature might be planning to attack the village." Hana said.

Just then, the door open and Cat pop her head out, "Lord Hokage will see you all now."

Soon, everyone are in Hokage's office.

"What were you two thinking?! Hiding a giant lizard near the Village!" Hokage said to Dr J and Billy.

"But, he wasn't a threat. He was a living specimen for my studies." Dr J said.

"He grow to the size of my tower! Did you all forgotten what happen during Nine-Tailed Fox attack? You could have endanger everyone." Hiruzen said.

"Old man! I'm responsible for this! I'm asked them not to tell anyone! Punish me!" Naruto said.

"Seconded..." Natsu muttered only to earn few glares.

"Naruto, you're only a little child. You didn't know any better. But those two does." Hiruzen said.

"Please, Old Man?! You've already killed Godzilla. Let Dr J and Billy go?" Naruto asked.

"I can not. They've not only keeping that creature behind my back but they put you, Miss Hyuga and others in danger." Hiruzen said.

"But... I don't want to be alone again." Naruto said.

"Too bad." Natsu mattered before be elbow by angry Hinata.

"Naruto, I must do what's best for the village and what's best for you." Hiruzen said.

"What's best for me?! What about you sent those ANBU to attacked my first friend and brother?! Or about you planned to lock up Dr J who's been like a mother to me, and Billy who's been like a crazy and funny Grandfather?! Were those are best for me?!" Naruto asked in angry as the red Chakra starts forming around him.

"Naruto, calm down..." Hiruzen try to say.

"I wish the Fourth Hokage was here in stead of you! AT LEAST HE WAS MORE HOKAGE THAN YOU EVER ARE!" Naruto yelled before he run away, pushing pass everyone.

Everyone watches running Naruto in surprise, shock and sadness.

'Poor Naruto...' Hinata thought.

"Cat, take Dr J to the prison and Billy to the madhouse. Anko, take the Hyugas to their mansion. The rest, dismiss... I need to be alone for the moment." Hiruzen said.

With that, everyone leaves with Dr J saying while being drag, "You're making a mistake, Hokage. You just taking the only people that cares for Naruto Uzumaki."

When the last ANBU left, Hiruzen sit back and sigh while rubbing his forehead, thinking what Dr J and Naruto said. Then he stare at the picture of the Fourth Hokage.

(3 years later)

"Ok. I will now announce the Three-Man Team." Iruka Umino, the teacher of the Academy, said.

As his classmates are in deep thought and his teacher announcing the team, the nearly broken Naruto Uzumaki stares out the window. He's been that way since the destruction of his brother; Godzilla, and lost of his family figures.

Few days ago, Naruto failed both 'Cause Naruto couldn't do the normal clone and Naruto is not up to it. Then Mizuki; Iruka partner, had told him about a giant scroll.

But it turn out it was a lie as that scroll is the Forbidden Scroll and Mizuki wanted Naruto to stole it for him. When Iruka arrive and learn the truth, Mizuki ambushed him and Naruto. Then Mizuki revealed the dark secret to Naruto, that he is the container of the Nine-Tailed Fox! Naruto in shock, runs away with the scroll.

A while later, Naruto is hiding behind the tree, listening to Iruka and Mizuki talking about him being the Demon with Iruka agreed before saying...

"That is how Demons are. But that not who Naruto is! Naruto works hard and never give up. Sure he mess up sometimes and everyone jumps on him. But it will make him stronger. So, you're wrong. He's not the Nine-Tailed Fox. He's Naruto Uzumaki from the Hidden Leaf Village!"

Because of Iruka supporting him, Naruto summon lots of Shadow Clones and beat Mizuki up. Then 'Cause Naruto has mastered the B-Rank Jutsu, Iruka passed him. Iruka offer Naruto for Ramen for celebrate but Naruto doesn't feel up to it.

And now, Naruto is back in his classroom, thinking about his lost brother and family. Hinata watches Naruto for pity.

"Team 7; Sasuke Uchiha, Hinata Hyuga and Naruto Uzumaki." Iruka said.

'Yes!' Hinata thought.

"NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Sasuke's fangirls yelled.

"Quiet! Now then, Team 8; Kiba Inuzuka, Sakura Haruno and Shino Aburame." Iruka said.

"Not the mutt and creepy boy!" Sakura said.

"Team Nine is still on from last year. Team Ten; Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara and Choji Akimichi." Iruka said.

"Why with lazy fool and chubby boy and not with Sasuke!?" Ino asked.

"Your new Sensei will be meeting you after lunch. Dismiss." Iruka said.

A while later, Naruto is sitting by the tree in the schoolyard. He looking up, watching the clouds. One of the clouds then made a shape of Godzilla's head and when the wind bow, the feint sound of Godzilla's roar was heard.

"Mind i-if I join y-you?" Hinata asked as she arrive.

"Whatever..." Naruto muttered as Hinata sit next to him.

Hinata did her best to bring Naruto she knew back during those years. But no good, Naruto is slowly becoming the friendly version of Sasuke. But Hinata won't give up, no matter what.

(Few hours later)

Team 7 are now, in their classroom, waiting for their Sensei who's nearly two hours late. Then 'finally', a silver haired man arrive.

"Well, what can I say... you're all bunch of idiots." Man said before add, "Meet me at the Academy roof."

A few minutes later, Team 7 with their Sensei, are on the roof of the Academy.

"So, who wants to start introductions?" Man asked curiously.

"Like w-what?" Hinata asked.

Their Sensei lazily shrugged his shoulders. "You know your likes, dislikes, hobbies and dreams for the future."

"Why don't you start ad show us how?" Sasuke asked.

"Okay. My name is Kakashi Hatake. I have many likes and dislikes, my goals in life are none of your business, I've got lots hobbies, but mostly I like to read." Kakashi said.

The two out of of three sweat-dropped at his introduction, "So all we got is his name..." They thought simultaneously.

"Your turn. Madam first." Kakashi said.

"I'm Hi-Hinata Hyuga. I like my family a-and..." Hinata stare at Naruto for few seconds, "I hate t-the Bird Cage Seal. My h-hobbies are p-pressing the f-fowers and..." Stare at Naruto again, "My goal is t-to get r-rid of the s-seal, unite m-my family and. . .be w-with a c-certain boy. . ." She stuttered out as her face had a red flushed expression.

'So, Kurenai was right about Hinata's crush. We just need to work on her confidence.' Kakashi thought before saying, "Alright, ducky next."

"My name is Sasuke Uchiha. I hate nearly everything and I don't have any likes. My hobby is only training. What I have is not a dream because I'm going to make it reality, I'm going to restore my Clan and destroy a 'certain someone'." Sasuke said with hate growing in his eyes.

'I knew it...' Kakashi thought before say, "Ok, Blondie, you're next."

Naruto just stare at the field outside of the village, hoping at least Godzilla appear saying he was fine.

"Hey!" Kakashi said but got no answer.

Hinata gently nudge at Naruto who snap out of it and turn to see his team mate who's point at their Sensei.

"What?" Naruto asked.

"You need to do your introduction." Kakashi said.

"...Fine. My name is Naruto Uzumaki; the lonely child of the village. I don't have likes anymore and I hate backstabbers." Naruto turn to glare at the Third Hokage's stone face, "I don't really have hobbies and when I become Hokage, I'll release my family and replace the Hokage faces with my 'brother's' face."

'What is he on about?' Sasuke thought.

'Poor Naruto... I wish I could help him.' Hinata thought.

'Wonder what's wrong with him?' Kakashi thought before say, "Alright then, now that introductions are done, let's talk about our first exercise."

"Meaning?" Sasuke asked.

"I was hoping you ask. ...Survival training." Kakashi said.

"What do you mean? I thought we've done that in the Academy." Naruto said.

"You did, but it will be different this time around as I will be your opponent." Kakashi stated gaining the trio's attention to that. "Each of the new Genin teams are all doing something similar with their Senseis. Your graduation test was so you could receive your headband and this survival training is to see if you have the right to keep them. . ." He declared with absolute seriousness in his tone.

Hinata is nervous, Sasuke glare at Kakashi and Naruto just stare.

"Meet me at training ground seven tomorrow at five o'clock for your test. Also, don't eat any breakfast or you'll puke." Kakashi said before he disappear with a poof of smoke.

With that, Naruto, Hinata and Sasuke went home.

(Next day; 4:55am)

Team 7 arrive at the training ground seven and now waiting for their Sensei...

(3 hours later)

"Morning everyone. Ready for your test? Kakashi asked when he arrive.

"You're late!" Sasuke said with a glare at Kakashi.

"Well, a black cat crossed my path so I had to take the long way." Kakashi lied.

Sasuke, Hinata and even Naruto glare at their Sensei even more.

"Well... let's get started shall we?" Kakashi asked as he pull out alarm clock and place it on the nearby rock, "This clock is set for noon." He then pulled out two bells. "Here are two bells. All you have to do is take them from me. If you don't get them, you'll be tied to the stump and have to watch the others eat while you get no lunch." He then explained as he point at the three stumps.

Naruto, Sasuke and Hinata are shock!

'So, that's why...' Naruto thought.

'He told us...' Sasuke thought.

'Not to eat breakfast.' Hinata thought.

Then Hinata notices something, "Kakashi Sensei, t-there are three o-of us and only t-two bells."

"Good eye, Hinata. Then again, you are from the Hyuga Clan. That means only two of you will pass, while the other one will be sent back to the academy." Kakashi said.

Members of Team 7's eyes are widen of fear.

"Now, I want you to come at me with the intention to kill or you'll won't stand a chance to get one." Kakashi said.

The Genins nodded.

"Then... BEGIN!" Kakashi said.

With that, Team 7 disappeared from Kakashi's sight and into hiding.

The basics of a ninja is to hide and know when to attack is just as important." Kakashi explained but didn't get a response as the wind whistled through the air. He then lazily looked around to see if he could see them with only using his normal single eye sight and found nothing. "Hmm, they got that part down." He continued to look around just in case.

Just then, lots and lots of Narutos appear and went on attack!

"So, he can do Shadow Clones Jutsu. But still it'll take more then that to get the bells." Kakashi said.

Suddenly, five other Narutos grab his arms, legs and body!

"What?! He got me from behind!" Kakashi said in surprise.

Soon, the Naruto army jump on Kakashi. A few minutes later, the clones discover Kakashi was gone.

"Where did he go?!" Clone one asked.

"He must have used the Transformation Jutsu." Clone two said.

"Then, all clones dispel." Real one said.

"Right!" Clones said.

Then, one by one, Naruto's clones dispelling, leaving only one real Naruto behind. Then he run towards the trees.

(Meanwhile)

Hinata hop from tree to tree.

'I hope Naruto is alright. Even after what happen to his only friend and family figures. Mother, I wish you were here. You'll know what to do.' Hinata thought.

Then, Hinata sense Kakashi nearby and went hidden while activate her Byakugan. She see Kakashi standing nearby.

'He didn't see me.' Hinata thought.

Then, Hinata feel a poke on her shoulder from behind. She turn to see another Kakashi!

(Meanwhile)

Naruto wonders through the forest till he heard a scream!

"That was Hinata!" Naruto said before muttered, "Kakashi must have gotten her."

"Then, shouldn't you go and help her?"

Naruto jump and turn to see a woman sitting by the tree nearby. The woman has forest green hair and wears brown rag like robe and white cloth covering her 'eyes'.

"Sorry. Didn't mean to scared you." Woman said.

"I... I wasn't scared! Who are you?!" Naruto asked.

"I'm just a harmless traveller. Call me Madam 'Tree'." Madam Tree said before add, "Now then, I believe your friend needs help."

"She's not my friend." Naruto said.

"Really? I thought she cares about you." Madam Tree said.

"It not that Hinata doesn't want to be my friend. It's me..." Naruto said with a bit sadness.

"I see. And why is that you don't want her to be your friend?" Madam Tree asked.

"It's not that! It just... I believed I suppose to be alone. That's why when I had bond to anyone, they'll be taking away or worse." Naruto said in sadness, remembering the lost of those who're closer to him.

"And you think leaving that poor girl to die is the right thing?" Madam Tree asked with a smile.

"...No..." Naruto said.

"And would those that closer to you want you to carry on live alone instead be with your friend who wants to help you?" Madam asked.

"Well..." Naruto lost in words.

Madam Tree stand up, "It's not my business, but I'm sure they would want you to have someone else close to you and have some friends." Madam Tree said as she leaves and disappear through the trees.

Naruto stare through the trees before turn and rush off.

(Meanwhile; a while ago)

Kakashi made few hand signs before disappear as the leaves blowing around Hinata. Hinata blink her eyes few times before look around before she hear Naruto's voice before she turn to see injured Naruto with Kunais and Shuriken on his back!

Hinata stare at Naruto in horror for the while before she let out a huge scream then fainting.

But she's in Genjutsu as Kakashi watch her from the branch of the tree.

"I may have overdid it with the Genjutsu. But she has to learn eventually." Kakashi said before went off.

Just then, Naruto arrive and check on his team mate.

"Hinata?" Naruto asked.

Hinata didn't respond.

"Genjutsu. I haven't learn how to dispel Genjutsu! So, What now?" Naruto asked as he try to remember the Genjutsu lesson before he sudden remember one thing, "That it!"

Naruto slowly turn Hinata around till she lay face down, "She going to hate me for this..." Then he slap on her bottom hard!

"OW!" Hinata yelled as she snap out of Genjutsu before she jump up and rub her butt.

"Sorry about that, Hinata. But since I didn't learn how to dispel, this was the only thing I can think about." Naruto said.

Hinata turn to see Naruto then run to him and hug him, "Naruto, you're OK!"

Naruto was a bit surprise, "Of course I'm ok. You were in Genjutsu."

Hinata then lower her head, "I'm sorry. I'm s-so useless..."

"What do you mean?" Naruto asked.

"Most of m-my clan said 'I'm n-no good for a-anything'." Hinata said.

Naruto couldn't believe what he heard! Then he did something he never thought he would, Naruto hug Hinata and rub his back.

(Meanwhile)

Kakashi and Sasuke are fighting. A while later, Sasuke leap back while made few hand signs.

"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!" The last Uchiha cried as he sent an over-powered fireball towards Kakashi.

'No kid, despite her being from a clan, should have that much chakra!' Kakashi thought with a panic as he was about to take the brunt of the attack.

Sasuke smirk till the flame vanish, revealing his Sensei gone.

"Where'd he go?! Left? Right? Above? Where is he?" Sasuke asked as he look around, trying to find his Sensei.

"Below you."

Suddenly, a pair of hands pop out from the ground, grab Sasuke's ankles before pull Sasuke down through the ground, leaving Sasuke's head out of the ground.

"Earth Style: Headhunter Jutsu." Kakashi said as he knee near Sasuke's head, "I must admit, You got skills. But still, you have to do better than that if you want to get the bell." Kakashi reach towards the bells... "Hey! Where're the bells?!" Kakashi reach himself for the missing bells before realize something, "I don't believe it!"

(Meanwhile)

"You have the bells?!" Hinata asked in surprise.

Naruto nodded as he hold out the bells, "Yeah. I used my clones as the decoy so while Kakashi Sensei focus on my clones, I sneak behind him and grab them. I learned that while playing hide and seek with Godzilla." Naruto said before he hand one bell to Hinata.

Hinata stare at the bell before she turn towards Naruto, "Naruto... I didn't e-even touch one."

"Maybe so, but while I thought to be alone after Godzilla's death, you always stand by me, no matter what. So, thank you, Hinata..." Naruto said.

Hinata blush, 'I should tell him how I feel for him. Maybe I can help him for his brother.'

But before she could open her mouth, the ringing bells from the alarm clock was heard.

"Come on, we better get to Kakashi Sensei." Naruto said as he hold out his arm.

Hinata blush hard as she slowly hold Naruto's hand before Naruto lead her.

(Few minutes later)

Naruto and Hinata are sitting near the stump where Sasuke is tied, while Kakashi stands in front of them.

"Well, I must say, I was expect Sasuke to be better, but look like class clown got the better of him." Kakashi said before add, "However, you don't seem to understand what the test meant."

"What are you talking about? You said we just need to take the bells." Sasuke said.

"I did say that, but I meant for you to get them in teamwork! What made you think we put you in Three Man team?" Kakashi asked.

Naruto, Hinata and Saga-I mean Sasuke's eyes widen in shock.

Then Kakashi turn towards the big stone, "See this stone? That is the Memorial Stone. This is where the name of the greatest heroes are on when they're K.I.A."

"Then, I'll have my name on it." Naruto said as well as thinking putting his brother's name on it.

"K.I.A... Kill In Action." Hinata said as Naruto and Sasuke's eyes widen at that.

"That's right." Kakashi said in sadness as he thinking of his team mates and Sensei, before say, "I'm going to give you one last chance." Then couple lunch boxes appear out of no where, "For now, eat up and regain your strength but don't feed Sasuke."

"What?!" Sasuke asked in shock.

"You didn't hold the bell so, you don't get to eat. I'll be back after shot out few things. Oh, and if should any of you two try to feed Sasuke, you will face the consequences." Kakashi said before went off.

Soon, Naruto and Hinata are eating while Sasuke's tummy growls.

"I don't need food. I'm the Uchiha! I can go on without food." Sasuke said but his growling tummy said otherwise.

Watching them from the trees, is Madam Tree as she whispers, "So child, what will you do?"

Back with the team, Naruto stare at his tied team mate before hold up his box, "Here..."

Sasuke and Hinata were surprise.

"N-Naruto! You c-can't! Kakashi S-sensei said..." Hinata try to say.

"Kakashi is not here. And how can we work together if one goes hungry?" Naruto asked.

Hinata realize that Naruto is right as she pick up her box as well.

Naruto pick up one piece of food and hold out to Sasuke, "Open wide."

Sasuke was about to refuse but his tummy growls worse. So, he open his mouth and took a bite. Then Hinata had her turn to feed Sasuke.

Suddenly, a large poof of smoke appeared before Kakashi pop his head out, "YOU...!"

(Meanwhile)

Hokage was working on the endless paperwork when there was a knock on the door.

"Come in." Hiruzen said.

The door open and Kurenai step through.

"Kurenai, you're early. I thought you're still testing Team 8." Hiruzen said.

"They managed to pass early with a little help of Sakura who seen Kiba and Akamaru working together. I thought I have time to talk with you." Kurenai said.

"And what is it?" Hiruzen asked even tough he knows what Kurenai wants to talk about.

"I want to know why didn't I have Hinata like I asked?" Kurenai asked.

"I told you already. I need Hinata's kind heart help to bring Naruto back to the way he was." Hiruzen said.

"Naruto shouldn't be in the Ninja in the first place. If he just died after the Fourth Hokage sealed The Nine-Tailed..." Kurenai stop when Third Hokage sudden glare at Kurenai.

"The Fourth Hokage only wants Naruto to be seen as a Hero for keeping the Nine-Tailed Fox at bay! Have you ever think about see or talk to Naruto like Hinata does?!" Hiruzen asked.

Kurenai step back a bit.

"Naruto has no mother or father, brother or sister. No one want to look at him. And I... I locked up two people that ever cares for Naruto like a family member and Naruto have bounded with a 'certain animal' who got killed few years ago by my orders. That why Naruto is what he is now. And I hoping Hinata and Kakashi return the Naruto we knew and love." Hiruzen said.

"But if you want Naruto to be happy or something, why did you locked someones who cared for him or killed animal in the first place?" Kurenai asked.

"That is a secret. Now then, the report." Hiruzen said.

(Meanwhile)

Team 7 shivering in fear as their Sensei glaring at them while the dark clouds appear out of nowhere.

"You've broke the rules! I hope you're ready for punishment." Kakashi said as the lightning flashes and thunder booming, "Any last words?"

Team 7 stare at her glared Sensei...

"Well?" Kakashi asked.

"B... but you said we were place in Three Man team! And..." Naruto started.

"We're all in this together, as a team!" Sasuke said.

"T-that's right. We g-give Sasuke o-our lunch c-cause we are o-one." Hinata said.

"Yeah! All for one and one for all!" Naruto said.

Kakashi slowly lean forward, "The three of you are one? That's your excuse?"

Naruto, Hinata and Sasuke nodded as they're preparing for what Kakashi has plans for them.

Kakashi glare at them... Before made a eye-smile, "You're pass."

Team 7 were surprise!

"Wh... How could w-we pass, K-Kakashi Sensei?" Hinata asked.

"You're the first team that ever succeeded. Most others did as I ordered and fell for every traps." Kakashi said as the clouds disappearing, "Those who break the rules are trash, that's true, but those who abandon their comrades are worse than trash."

Sasuke, Hinata smile while Naruto made a very small smile.

"The test is over. Everyone passed. Team 7 starts its first mission tomorrow!" Kakashi said with a thump up.

With that, after cut Sasuke free, Team 7 went off with Madam Tree watching them from the forest shadow.

"The pieces are nearly in places. Now to wait for the fifth one and soon, the Titans will form together to counter a 'certain monster'." Madam Tree said.

(A month later)

Team 7 just compeleted the mission... retrieved the lost cat; Tora.

"Tora! My baby! Are you alright?" Madam Shijimi; the wife of the Fire Daimyo, asked as she hug her cat too tight.

After she paid, Madam Shijimi went off.

"Well done, Team 7. That's your 28 D Rank missions." Hiruzen said before pick up the list, "Now, let see... There's babysitting, gardening, pianti-"

Suddenly, the window open and a bird fly in few minutes later, and land in front of the Hokage.

"What then...?" Hiruzen asked before he sees a paper tied to the bird's leg.

Hiruzen untie the paper, letting the bird fly free before unroll the papaer then read it. A few moments later, the Third Hokage's eyes widen.

"It's a note from Team 8 whose went on their first C Rank mission at the Land of the Waves! They has encountered some issues on their mission, and are requesting back-up." Hiruzen said before turn towards Team 7, "I'm going to send you to back them up along with Hana Inuzuka."

Naruto narrow his eyes at that name who betrayed his trust.

"Right away, Lord Hokage." Kakashi said before he turn towards his students, "We'll leave in an hour."

(Meanwhile)

Team 8 and couple of men are rowing the boat across the water where the giant bridge is.

"That's huge..." Kiba said.

"Yes. But we must be careful. Gato has his genetic creations under his control." Tazuna; the master bridge builder said.

"Look!" Boat owner said as a giant pincer is floating nearby, "That's one of these monsters!"

Sakura then notices something, reach out and pull the pincer in... ONLY THE PINCER!

"Where's the rest of the body?" Kiba asked.

"Something is not right." Shino said.

"Whatever is going on, we need to keep our eyes open." Kurenai said.

(Done! Hope you like it. I bet you were wondering what is up with strange lady, what is she up to or giant pincer. Well... you just have to wait and see! Till then, See you all soon!)