Chapter 5
I'm back! Welcome everybody to chapter 5 of 'Sword of Power'! In this one, we are going to have the teams formed. Why am I rushing this so quick you ask? Because I don't know how to do the academy chapter, so I'll make a time skip. Sorry about that. I'll fill up some important things during this chapter. Now, let's go to the story!
Legend:
"Talking."
'Thinking...'
Jutsu Name
Chapter 5: A Weird Team
12-year-old Naruto woke up for another day. But this day was special. Why? Because it is graduation day.
He and the rest of his generation entered to the academy at the age of 7. He wanted to get over this period of time as fast as possible. He hated to be surrounded by idiots that thinks that being a shinobi is all fun and games or just to impress a boy.
Just thinking how most of the girls obsessed over Sasuke Uchiha or his younger brother make him want to groan. Why the standards of the academy are so low are out of his comprehension. When he asked that to Hayate and Yugao, Yugao said she had the same question.
What maybe annoys him more is the fact that his classmates think lowly being the only kid that doesn't have a part of the Kyubi in him. The don't treat him like the dead last but not like a hero.
They treat him like if he was nothing.
He knows he is better than them in most of the fields of being a shinobi. He excels in Kenjutsu, his Taijutsu is good thanks to Gai, and he knows the basic three academy jutsu, plus, some that Hayate and Yugao taught him.
Over the last year, he wasn't capable of training too much with Gai due to him having a team. He met them a couple of times, the first one being... unique.
*Flashback*
Naruto was waiting in the usual training ground where he trains with his different teachers. Today was Taijutsu and Gai was late for a change.
He didn't know what to expect from the eccentric man from time-to-time but he knows that once he arrived, he will cry 'youthful' tears while apologizing, followed by hours of physical training.
He was wrong.
Once Gai arrived he was not rushing or weeping tears, he was walking slowly to him with a scowl in his face.
Naruto stood up from his meditating position and looked at Gai "Something wrong sensei?"
Gai didn't say nothing, he just placed his hand on Naruto's shoulder before he spoke. "Naruto, I am afraid I got some bad news. I can't keep training you anymore."
Naruto raised an eyebrow. "Why?"
"I have taken a team. I'm sorry my youthful student, but we are going to see each other less from now on." Gai said in a solemn tone that hinted sadness. Naruto nodded and bowed at the man.
"Then, the only thing that I can say is thank you for passing me your knowledge. I wish you best of luck with your new team. Goodbye Sensei." After that Naruto walked away with Yamato at hand. But before he could leave the field, Gai, had a brilliant idea.
"Wait! Naruto! Why don't you join us in our first training session!?" Gai exclaimed and Naruto looked at him over his shoulder with his usual expression.
"I wouldn't want to disturb your team. So, I'll have to decline your offer Sensei." Naruto said politely. He has a lot of respect for the man, so there is no need to be rude. And he knows how harsh Gai's training can be. Better leave his new students adapt at their own pace.
But Gai had already made up his mind.
"YOSH! Don't say un-youthful things like that Naruto! You can inspire my team with your own flames of youth that I see grow stronger and wilder by each passing day!" Gai grabbed Naruto's arm "Now, let's go my youthful apprentice!" Before he could react, Naruto found himself being dragged at high speed towards training ground 9.
Naruto coughed a little due to the dust that was lifted when Gai made a rough break. When the dust dispersed, he could see three figures. He can recognize Hanabi's cousin, Neji Hyuga and he can see two of his seniors that graduated that year.
"What are you doing here Namikaze?" Neji asked with his arms crossed looking at Naruto with a raised brow. Naruto didn't answer immediately. He first dusted himself off and looked at Neji.
"Gai-sensei dragged me here. He wants to have a session with the four of us, it seems." Naruto explained and the girl with her hair done in two buns raised an eye brow.
"Gai-sensei?" She repeated sounding confused "What do you mean by that?"
Gai coughed in his hand to call the attention "You see Ten-Ten; Young Naruto here, had been my apprentice for years now. So, I decided to invite him to our youthful training session!"
The kid with big brows gaped as his eyes widened "A Namikaze training under Gai-sensei!? You must be awesome!"
Neji scoffed at that "Don't get your hopes up Lee. He is the black sheep of his family. The one that his destiny is failure." He smirked when he saw Naruto narrow his eyes and push Yamato out of its sheath with his thumb.
"Want to test that theory of yours, Neji?" Naruto asked as he grabbed Yamato handle and pulled it out, holding the scabbard in one hand and the katana in the other.
Neji smirked as he got in the gentle fist position "I would love to put you in your place, loser."
Ten-Ten looked at her sensei worried "Sensei; shouldn't you stop this?"
Gai shook his head "No. Lee! Ten-Ten! Pay attention! This will help you two flames of youth grow wild!"
"Byakugan!" Neji said as veins popped out of his eyes, as he activated his bloodline. He rushed towards Naruto planning on finishing this quickly and humiliate him.
Naruto side-stepped and was going to hit Neji with the scabbard but Neji saw this and blocked the attack and grabbed the scabbard. But with both of his hands full, he couldn't block when Naruto hit him on the head making him stumble and let go the scabbard. Once that happened, Naruto kicked his legs and pushed him down with the scabbard. Once in the floor, Naruto pointed Yamato to his throat.
"You lose." Naruto simply said as he pressed Yamato tip against his neck.
"How?" the Hyuga asked with an incredulous look.
"Because you underestimated your opponent." Gai said as he took a step "Naruto had trained for years to get where he is today. You are probably stronger than him. But if you keep fighting with that mindset, you will lose. Fight every fight like if it was your last one! Don't get your ego and arrogance get in the way and kill your flames of youth!"
Naruto sheathed Yamato again and offered his hand to Neji, that accepted it. He turned around to see the girl, Ten-Ten, starring at Yamato with sparkles in her eyes.
"May I see your-"
"No." Was Naruto simple answer, not even letting her finish.
"WOW! Naruto! That was amazing!" Lee exclaimed and Naruto nodded.
"Thank you."
"Namikaze." Naruto turned around to see Neji looking at him.
"Yes?"
"I will be looking forward for our rematch." Neji said with a small smirk and Naruto nodded.
He never defeated Neji again.
*Present Day*
Naruto was waiting outside of the Hyuga compound for Hanabi. As usual, they were going to walk together to the academy. He was leaning against the wall and had Yamato at his hand.
"Sorry I'm late!" Hanabi screamed as she came running out of the gates. (A/N: I won't describe her clothes because I am lazy, so search, Hanabi: The last movie).
"Ready to go?" Naruto asked her and she nodded "Then let's go."
They started walking towards the academy, with Hanabi making most of the talk. "Sooooo, who do you want in your team?"
"You. And then I don't care who." Naruto answered and Hanabi nodded with a smile.
"Then who do you NOT want in your team?"
"Any of my siblings." Was Naruto next answer.
"Not even Momo?"
"Not even Momo."
"Liz?"
"No."
"I won't even ask if Katsuki." Hanabi said with a sigh and Naruto smirked.
"Good call."
*Hokage Office*
Minato was looking at the teams of the students that will graduate this year with a smile in his face. The bunch this year seemed really promising.
As he and Kushina had agreed, she would be the sensei for Katsuki, Liz and Momo. One of them is the child of the prophecy and under Kushina tutelage, they will found him or her.
His smile turned bitter when he turned to see the name of his eldest son, Naruto. They know little to nothing about him. His likes, dislikes, hobbies, etc. He knows that he is friend with a Hyuga girl and that he had been practicing Kenjutsu but that's it.
He was going to make an exception and make a 5-man team cell, but Hiruzen objected saying that Naruto would benefit knowing more kids.
A knock to the door of his office break his concentration. It was time to address the senseis of this year teams.
*Academy*
Iruka Umino was looking at his class with proud eyes. He first met them when they were 7. Now, they are about to start their shinobi lives and serve to the village.
The two firsts tests were made rather easily for most shinobi born kids. It was shuriken throwing and the second Taijutsu. He was really impressed with Naruto though.
During all these years, Naruto put minimal effort in everything. He didn't pay attention in class, but got good grades. He threw shurikens and kunais in a clumsy manner but always hit the target. In sparring sessions, he just defended himself for 1 minute and then forfeited.
Now, the boy in front of him had surpassed everyone in every single part of the exams. He would lie if he says he expected Naruto to pull this type of abilities in the last day of school. He got ten out of ten in the throwing part of the test and even knocked out Mizuki in the taijutsu test. Good luck it was the last one.
"Okay Naruto, I'll ask you to do the three jutsu we taught here in the academy. Okay?" Iruka asked and Naruto nodded "Good. Please do the Henge."
Naruto nodded and transformed into Iruka without any hand seals.
Iruka blinked surprised by that but smiled anyway "Good, now do Kawarami."
Naruto nodded and replaced himself with a chair that Mizuki was supposed to be.
"Excellent! And for last the Bushin jutsu."
Naruto made a cross hand sign and two Narutos appeared next to him.
Two solid clones.
Iruka clapped his hands as he smiled "Good job Naruto. I am happy and proud of giving you this headband." He said as he handed Naruto his headband with the Konoha symbol. Naruto accepted it with a short nod as he tied it to his left arm.
Naruto went out and was instantly hugged by Hanabi that was wearing her headband on her forehead. "I knew you would pass! Even though you do barely do anything in class." She teased and Naruto clicked his tongue.
"Whatever. I am going to find Hayate-sensei and Yugao-sensei. Want to come?"
Hanabi frowned as she shook her head "I can't. Clan stuff. Maybe tomorrow?"
Naruto nodded "Sure. Good luck and congratulations." He said as he left to find his teachers.
He ignored how his mother was congratulating his siblings when he passed by.
And he didn't notice the sad look that crossed Kushina's face when she noticed him far away.
*Next Day*
"He really is an interesting kid. Don't you think?" Naruto asked Yamato, thinking about the Third grandson Konohamaru, as he walked towards the Hyuga compound. Today was the day the teams were assigned.
Outside of the gates, he could see Hanabi accompanied by Hinata and...
"What are you doing here Liz?"
Liz looked at him with a scowl as Hinata gave him a small smile "Liz wanted to join us today in our way to the academy."
"Yeah. Not so terrible don't you think Naruto?" Liz asked and Naruto scoffed.
"Whatever. Ready to go, Hanabi?"
Hanabi nodded with a smile and they both started to walk next to each other. "Yep! I can't wait to be a full shinobi now!" She said excited and Naruto couldn't help but to smile from her energy.
"Me too. I waited for this moment for too long."
Hinata frowned as she walked faster to get next to Naruto. "Hanabi; behind me." She ordered. Hanabi lowered her head and nodded as she put herself behind Hinata and started to walk at a slower pace. Hinata then gave Naruto a graceful smile "So, how did you sleep?"
"Fine." Was Naruto answer as he slowed his walk to be next to Hanabi as Liz got next to Hinata.
"Really smooth there, Hina." She teased and Hinata gave her an indignant look but said nothing.
*Academy*
Naruto was sitting next to Hanabi in silence while the Hyuga was making most of the talk and he only nodding from time to time. Next to them, was a weird kid that was just starring at Naruto for some reason. His name was Sai if he is not wrong.
Then, Iruka entered the classroom with some bruises on his face. All the class noticed the lack of Mizuki.
"Iruka-sensei; where is Mizuki-sensei!?" Sakura asked and Naruto noticed how Iruku went stiff.
"W-Well, Mizuki is sick today. So, you won't see him now." Iruka explained while sweating nervously. But only Naruto noticed that little detail.
Iruka coughed to regain his composure "Okay now, I'll start saying the teams: Team 1..." Naruto didn't care for that. He was waiting for Iruka to say his name.
"Team 6; Naruto Namikaze," Naruto looked up hearing his name.
"Kiba Inuzuka and Ino Yamananka. Your sensei is Asuma Sarutobi." Naruto let out a sigh. He was hoping that his team would be better.
"Team 7; Sasuke Uchiha, Hinata Hyuga and Shikamaru Nara. Your sensei is Kakashi Hatake. Team 8; Shino Aburame, Sakura Haruno and Choji Akimichi. Your sensei is Kurenai Yuhi. Team 9 is still active. Team 10; Hanabi Hyuga, Sai Shimura and Yakumo Kurama. Your sensei is Shisui Uchiha. Team 10; Katsuki Namikaze, Liz Namikaze and Momo Namikaze. Your sensei is Kushina Namikaze. Your senseis will come after lunch. That's all and good luck in your careers as shinobis." Iruka said feeling some tears coming to his eyes.
After that, all the teams gather together. Including Hanabi. She said that he didn't know them well, so what better way that having lunch together. He only knew that Yakumo is shy and a little awkward and that Sai is just plain weird.
He was planning to sneak and have lunch alone, but a platinum blonde had other plans. "Hey! Naruto!" He turned to see Ino waving at him and next to her was Kiba with his nin-dog Akamaru in his hoodie.
Naruto turned to Hanabi, that made him signs, telling him 'GO!'. "I am going to regret this." He muttered as he made his way to his new team.
"What do you need Ino?" Naruto asked and Ino scowled not liking the tone of his voice but Kiba took the lead of the talk.
"We were going to have lunch together to know each other better. You should join, as we are a team and all. Right Akamaru?"
"Arf!"
Naruto passed his hand through his hair and nodded "Guess you are right. Let's go to the roof." He said and he didn't give them any chance to answer as he walked to the door. Akamaru jumped from Kiba hoodie and went after Naruto. Kiba grinned and followed suit.
"HEY! WAIT!" Ino screamed as she rushed after the two boys and dog.
Ino got to the roof without breath as she stopped and panted holding her knees. "Why... did... you guys... LEAVE ME BEHIND!?" She demanded at her teammates, that were already sat down with their bentos in front of them.
"You are too slow." Was Naruto answer as she marched towards him. She was going to give him a piece of her mind but Kiba interrupted, seeing the explosion a mile away.
"Okay guys! We're here so let's eat." He said. Ino nodded and Naruto simply opened his Bento. Kiba opened his and gave a piece of meat to Akamaru that started to chomp on it.
Ino opened her bento that was simply a lettuce salad. Kiba, Naruto and Akamaru eyed the salad as Ino eyed their food that was way more complete that her's.
"Is that all you got Ino?" Kiba asked and Ino nodded.
"Yeah. Why?"
"That isn't enough for a healthy diet." Naruto answered and Ino gave him a look.
"What do you mean!? Do you think that I'll keep this look by eating that!?" She asked, pointing to his bento.
"No. I believe that you won't die of exhaustion by eating something else. You know, something that actually gives you energy."
"Really?" Ino asked getting annoyed "Like what?"
"Here, eat mine and I'll eat yours." Naruto said as he grabbed his bento and switched it with Ino's.
"I don't want your food!" Ino screamed as her stomach rumbled a little, making her blush.
"I made it. Just try it." Naruto said. Ino sighed in defeat as she sat down and tasted the meat. Her eyes widened.
"Hmm. It is actually really good! Who taught you how to cook?"
"I learned alone." Naruto said as he started to eat the salad. Kiba raised an eyebrow.
"Really?" Naruto glared at him from the corner of his eye.
"You don't believe my word?"
Kiba, who didn't like to be threatened, glared back. "It's not that, moron. I just find weird that the hokage son has to cook for himself. And that no one taught you how to cook is even weirder." Kiba explained and Naruto nodded.
"I see. But my personal life is for me to know. And if you call me moron again..."
"...I will kill you."
Kiba stared at Naruto with a little of fear as Naruto glared at him and he leaked a little of KI. Kiba gulped "Y-Yeah? I-I would like to see you try!"
Naruto pushed Yamato out of the scabbard with his thumb and was going to grab the hilt when Ino intervened this time. "Okay both of you! We are a team so we can't just go threatening each other. So, from this moment on, I am the leader of Team 6!" Ino proclaimed and both Kiba and Naruto starred at her with deadpan expressions.
"No way in hell."
"Denied."
"Arf!"
Ino glared at the boys and puppy as the bell rang. Naruto was the first one to stand up as he grabbed his bento. "This was a waste of time."
"OI! No need to be a jerk!" Kiba screamed but Naruto ignored him. "The hell is his problem?"
"Maybe family issues?" Ino suggested and Kiba scoffed.
"As if. He is the goddamn Hokage kid."
"Yeah. One of the four."
Back in the classroom, Naruto sat alone. Hanabi was still with her team, happily talking to Yakumo, that was trying to keep up. Ino sat next to him and next to her Kiba.
None of them said a word.
Luckily, their sensei arrived quickly. "Team 6, follow me." Asuma said from the door as he left. Naruto stood up and followed him as did Kiba and then Ino.
Asuma was jumping from rooftop to rooftop. Naruto was tracking his chakra, a technique that Yugao taught him and was following him also by the rooftops. Kiba was tracking his smell and was surprised to see that Naruto could do the same that their new sensei. Ino was left behind rather quickly.
*Training Ground 6*
Asuma arrived to the training ground first and was planning on resting a little before his new team arrived but was surprised when Naruto landed in front of him, not looking tired at all. Naruto didn't say a word. He just sat down in lotus position, put his katana on his lap and started to meditate.
Not so long after Kiba arrived with his nin-dog at his side. He was panting a little and sat against a tree that was nearby.
10 minutes later, Ino arrived, out of breath and collapsed against the soft grass.
Asuma took a drag of his cigar as he examined his team. Naruto was still meditating, Kiba was talking to his dog and Ino was just getting her breath back.
"Okay, gather around. Time to introduce ourselves." Asuma said. Kiba, Ino and Akamaru turned to him while Naruto opened one eye and looked at his direction.
"Someone wants to start?" Asuma asked but he got no response. "Not all at the same time, jeez. I'll go first."
"My name is Asuma Sarutobi and I am your new sensei. My likes are cigarettes, games and a girl. My dislikes are too many responsibilities and working too hard. My hobbies are playing shogi and reading and my dream is to start a family one day. Now who's next?"
Kiba raised his hand and Asuma pointed at him "My name is Kiba Inuzuka! And he is Akamaru! I like dogs, I don't like jerks or cats, my hobby is to train with Akamaru and my dream is to be a great ninja!"
Asuma nodded and Ino raised her hand "My name is Ino Yamananka. I like flowers and Sasuke. I dislike Sakura! My hobby is gardening and my dream is to marry Sasuke!"
Asuma sighed as he listened some parts of her speech. He pointed at Naruto "Last but not least."
"My name is Naruto Namikaze. I have likes and dislikes. My hobbies are not of your business and I don't have a dream, but a goal. And that is to get more power."
"Riiiiight." Asuma said as naruto finished his speech. He got an energetic idiot, a fangirl and a brooding kid. Hooray.
"Okay, now for the test-"
"Wait! What test!?" Kiba asked and Ino nodded.
"Yeah! We already graduated!" Asuma started to laugh as he heard that words. Ino and Kiba were confused but Naruto saw what he meant.
"That test was too easy to be the last one. There is another that is harder, isn't it?" Asuma nodded at his words.
"That's right. Only 33% of the graduates become genin. To see if you are gennin material, I'll give you a test. Which is..." Before they could react, Asuma took each of their headbands and tied them to his waist.
"Is to get this back. Otherwise, you guys will have to go back to the academy. Also, attack me to kill. And we start..."
"...NOW!"
Naruto and Ino went to hide in the bushes, while Kiba grinned fiercely "We got this in the bag Akamaru!" Akamaru barked in approval as both of them rushed to Asuma.
Asuma blocked Kiba's punch and simply threw him into the forest. Akamaru saw this and went after him.
"Well, might as well look for the other two." Asuma said as he walked into the forest and took a drag of his cigar.
Naruto followed him across the trees until Asuma stopped in a clear. "Okay Naruto, you either come out by your own will, or I'll have to go up there for you." Naruto hearing that, unsheathed Yamato and jumped to Asuma.
Asuma sidestepped the incoming attack with his hands in his pockets. Yamato stabbed the ground and Naruto quickly got on his feet and made un up slash trying to hit Asuma that stepped back. "Attacking to kill? That's the spirit. But, you're gonna need more than that." Asuma said as he went to Naruto, grabbed his wrist and punched him in the gut.
Naruto gaped and let Yamato fall to his free hand and tried to stab Asuma that dodged the blow and kicked him to a tree.
"C'mon, you seem smart. Do you really think that three fresh genin can take a jounin by themselves?" Then it clicked in Naruto's mind.
"No. Not by ourselves at least..." Naruto muttered as he escaped into the forest. Asuma looked at him and sighed.
"Well, guess that Kakashi idea wasn't so good after all."
*With Ino*
"Kiba, wake up." Ino said shaking Kiba awake while Akamaru licked his face. Kiba sat up while scratching his head.
"Uhg. Dammit. The guy is good."
"Of course he is. He is a jounin and son of the third. What else could you expect?" They turned around to see Naruto land next to them with Yamato in hand.
Kiba glared at him "Shut up! Next time we are going to kick his ass!" Akamaru barked in agreement and Ino frowned.
"Didn't you learn anything? He is way stronger than the three of us!"
"Maybe. But we don't have to defeat him." Naruto said and they looked at him.
"Eh?" Kiba said and Naruto passed a hand across his hair to put it back in place. It got a little messy after the fight with Asuma.
"We just need to get our headbands back. And we can't do that by ourselves alone." Ino raised an eyebrow.
"Are you saying we join forces?"
Naruto nodded "Yes. We are a team after all. Might as well start acting like one."
Kiba nodded with a thinking face as Akamaru got in his hoodie "Fine. What's the plan then?"
They sat down in a circle as Naruto started to explain "He is a close-range fighter, so taijutsu and kenjutsu is not an option. Kiba; you and I are going to be the distraction. You try to get close while I use a technique that works from a distance. Ino, can you use a jutsu of your clan?"
Ino nodded "I know the Shintenshin no Jutsu. Why?"
Naruto nodded "When you see the chance, use it. He might evade it, but there is where Akamaru get into the picture." Akamaru tilted his head and looked at Naruto confused.
*With Asuma*
Asuma went back to the beginning and laid against a tree. He had seen Kiba and Naruto and he feels that Ino will try next.
"OI! Ready for round two!?" Or maybe not.
He looked at Kiba that was already rushing at him. He slowly stood up and was going to block him when he heared...
"Dark Slayer Style: Chakra Swords." He sidestepped to dodge a blue sword that went flying to him and got stuck on the tree. He looked to see Naruto with one hand seal behind Kiba. Kiba continued attacking him while Naruto kept throwing swords that disappeared after a while.
"Kiba! Jump!" Naruto ordered and Kiba complied. Once in the air, Naruto unsheathed Yamato made a quick cut in the air and then put the katana back in its scabbard. "Dark Slayer Style: Judgment Cut." As he said that, multiple blue slashes appeared in the air, where Asuma was.
Asuma jumped as slashes started to cut everything they could, including some trees. In mid air, Asuma heared Ino this time.
"Shintenshin no Jutsu! (Mind Body Switch Technique)" Ino said as Asuma was in the air. It managed to hit and Ino body went limp and Asuma mind went blank.
Ino, in Asuma's body, twisted and landed on his feet, but Asuma got control back in his body due to Ino not having a lot of chakra. But before he could react, Akamaru rushed out of some bushes, jumped and grabbed the three headbands from Asuma waist.
The puppy gave each member a headband as Asuma smiled. "Well, guess you guys passed. I knew this was a bad idea for a test but whatever. Congratulations! We are officially Team 6!"
Kiba and Akamaru jumped of happiness, Ino raised her fist and Naruto smiled. "Now, this isn't going to be an easy road. But, it is my job to help you guys to find it and go through it smoothly. Come tomorrow here to get our first mission. Now, who wants to celebrate?" Asuma asked with a smile.
"Yeah!" Kiba screamed and Akamaru barked in agreement. Ino nodded and Naruto just turned around and was going to leave when Ino tapped his shoulder.
"Hey, it was you that said that we should act like a team." She teased with a smile and Naruto sighed.
"You really are a pain." He passed a hand across his hair and looked at Yamato. "Let's go."
Kiba grinned "Finally you are not being an anti-social!"
"What's that supposed to mean dog-breath?"
"OI! Want to fight!?"
"I bet you couldn't even touch me."
"Both of you cut it off!"
Asuma chuckled seeing how his team interacted. 'This is sure to be interesting...'
And done! This was chapter 5 of 'Sword of Power'. I just want to say that I wasn't really inspired lately due to problems in my life. But, here I bring you a new chapter that I at least hope it is acceptable. Now, a few things:
Naruto not beating Asuma alone. Naruto is stronger than most of his generation. But he is not OP or god-like. He can't beat a jounin just yet.
Chakra swords. It is Naruto's version of Vergil's summoning swords. I think that Chakra swords make more sense in this context.
And I think that is all. Also, there is no Uchiha massacre. And now that's all! Remember to leave your Review that it helps my motivation. PM me for any doubt or suggestion. Follow and Favorite the story and me.
Till Next Time.
Roy D. Harper.
Next Chapter: C-Rank Mission.