I do not own 'Naruto'
Graduation
I'm issuing a challenge! I want any and all readers to send me an idea for ONE unique/unorthodox weapon, or a regular weapon with a unique ability. Dual counts as one. Not too over the top. As well as your Username for credit.
1) Nothing too cliche. No unbreakable weapon, swords, guns(You can make projectile like weapons) or musical weapons.-It. Has. Been. DONE!
2) No 'stolen weapon', like a Zanpokuto or Tessaiga.-Unless it's unpopular or low key.
3) No shape-shifting, Transmutation(Alchemy) weapon!
"Today is the day!" Naruto shouted.
Yakumo watched as he jumped around in excitement. She too was excited, but had better restrain than her blond friend.
How could they not be? It was the day of their graduation. The day that they proved to the world as well as themselves that they can and will be ninja. That their efforts weren't in vain.
In the time that it took for them to graduate, they had been improving themselves.
Naruto had forged a virtual arsenal of weapons for himself, each of he trained in. He wouldn't say he mastered any of them, but he was better than a novice. That, as well as his little 'surprises' made him dangerous.
Yakumo had dived into studying her Genjutsu with a vigor that matched Naruto's. She was so skilled that her Genjutsu's could affect a person's mind and make the pain's virtually real.
"Let's go!" Naruto shouted.
Yakumo crawled onto his back and held on as tight as she could as the blond, ball of energy took off.
Naruto and Yakumo entered the class with overflowing excitement.
"Hey it's the dead lasts!" Someone called.
Naruto and Yakumo just brushed their taunts off.
Because weapons and seals, minus the standards such as kunai, shuriken and Explosive tags, weren't allowed, Naruto couldn't truly excel. His chakra control had not shown even the slightest bit of improvement.
Yakumo's body hadn't shown much improvement either. She still couldn't keep up with her class mates in the physical department. But thanks to Naruto's encouragement, she was able to meet the requirements to be a kunoichi, if only barely.
Because of these drawbacks, they weren't allowed to truly shine. This caused them to fall to the bottom of the class. Not that it really mattered to them. Naruto had always been an pariah, Yakumo had always been a outcast.
Today was the day.
"Okay class, today is graduation." Iruka spoke. "I will be giving you all yours tests that you trained for. First up-"
One after another, the students began taking the test.
"You okay Yakumo?" Naruto asked.
He had noticed that she had been shivering and he didn't think it was from the cold.
"It's just...what if I mess up." She stated more than asked.
"Don't worry." He assured. "We planned for this for so long, we'll be fine. Besides," He smiled brightly to her. "We have those tricks up our sleeves."
She couldn't help but smile, he always seemed to brighten her up.
"Naruto Uzumaki." Their Sensei called.
The blond stood up and smiled. "Show time."
Naruto stood in front of his Sensei's Iruka and Mizuki. He was confident, he had planned this out as well as his pranks.
"Naruto, please perform the basic Transformation, Replacement and Bushin Jutsu." Iruka spoke.
Naruto made a hand sign. "Transform!"
There stood the spitting image of Iruka.
Aww, I was hoping she'd go along with my Sexy Jutsu idea. He thought.
"Wow, Naruto." Iruka spoke. "I'm impressed, and no pranks. Next, Replacement."
Iruka threw an eraser at his lookalike, but it simply hit a chair.
"Two in a row, N-"
"Clone." Mizuki ordered, cutting Iruka off. The demon won't pass this one, and then I can put my plan into action.
"Clone Jutsu!"
Beside him where three look perfect look-a-likes.
"Well Naruto, you did it perfectly!" Mizuki falsely cheered. Damn demon!
"You fail." Iruka spoke somberly. I'm sorry.
"W-what, why?" Naruto asked. "Everything was done perfectly!"
"That's the reason." Iruka began explaining. "You expect me to believe that you can go from failing to making a perfect score on the last day? It was a good plan, too good."
"I was just holding back." Naruto lied.
"Really?" Iruka asked. "Then prove it, do a replacement with me, right now."
There was a tense moment of silence before Naruto lowered his gaze, this hadn't been part of the plan.
"It was a good plan Iruka, maybe we could pass them into the strategists." Mizuki offered.
"It doesn't work that way." The teacher chastised.
Naruto ran out of the room, into the arms of Yakumo.
Their plan had failed.
Yakumo would create a Genjutsu over Naruto that would make it seem he was performing the Jutsu's. The transformation and clones where nothing but illusions to begin with, it was simply a matter of placement. For the replacement, simply a mixture of the two. Make a clone in one spot and transform the original into a stool.
"I'm sorry we failed." Yakumo spoke.
"Actually Yakumo, you could still pass." Iruka spoke, hoping to cheer one of them up. "Since those were your illusions, and two of the three Jutsus are just that, all you need to do is replacement."
"No." She stated.
"What?" All three asked in confusion.
"Cloak and Dagger Naruto." She stated warmly. "If we can't pass together, then I won't pass at all."
The statement filled Naruto's heart with warmth, before it blew out from regret. I'm no better than a dull knife.
"I want you to pass." He stated. "You still have a chance and I don't want you being held back because of me."
"But-" He placed a finger on her lips, silencing her.
"If you won't do it for me, or even yourself," He began. "Than do it for the dream that we share."
He never waited for her response, he just took off. He could only hope that she would make the right choice.
Do it Yakumo. He pleaded.
Naruto sat on his usual swing set.
It had been awhile since he sat there. Usually he would spend his time with Io or Yakumo, but he was too sad and didn't want to bring his troubles to them.
Maybe some ramen will cheer me up. He thought.
It wasn't that he was truly upset, just...down. He was happy that Yakumo would be graduating and continuing their dream. Just the thought of it was already bringing a smile to his face. Besides, it not like he was completely out of the game. He might not get to be a ninja, but he was still a forger. The weapons he's make would spread his name far and wide.
They'll be begging me for my items. He thought happily.
"Hey Naruto." A familiar voice called.
"Mizuki-Sensei." He greeted.
"I'm sorry about what happened, I think your plan was very clever." He complimented. "Could be of great use towards the mind division."
"You really think so?" Naruto asked.
"Of course."
"Hey Sensei." Naruto spoke. "D-Did Yakumo pass?"
"Yes she did, with flying colors." The teacher answered causing Naruto to show a sad smile. "You know, there is a way you can join her."
"Wha-really?!" He asked excitedly.
"Yes, a test to-"
Yakumo had ran as fast as she could to the door, an apartment door.
"Iruka-Sensei!" She shouted as she banged on the door.
The door snapped open and instead of her Sensei, it was a woman. The same woman she and Naruto had bumped into when they first met.
"You're not the hooker I ordered." She stated. "Are you?"
The door next to hers opened.
"Someone call-Yakumo?" Iruka asked in confusion. "What are you..."
"Naruto stole the forbidden scroll!" Yakumo shouted. "I need your help."
"What?!" The Sensei shouted. "Explain."
"I heard some Jounin saying he stole it and now the nearly all of them are searching for him." She explained frantically. "They might label him a traitor."
"Well if he stole it, then he is." Anko stated.
"No, Naruto would never do something like that!" Yakumo stated fiercely. He wouldn't leave me!
"I agree." Iruka spoke firmly. "I'm going to go looking for him. Those Jounin will never catch him."
"I'm coming with you." Yakumo stated.
"No." He stated. "You stay here with Anko."
Yakumo looked at the lady and shuddered. The smile she wore was unnerving for the young Genjutsu user.
Anko watched as the teacher sprang into action. Once he was gone, she began speaking.
"Hey kid, how good are you at licking..."
Anko stopped her near illegal statement as she noticed something important, Yakumo was gone.
Naruto sat in the woods, the designated meeting spot that Mizuki told him about.
And now to play the waiting game. He thought as he sat. Though this is a rare opportunity.
In the Forbidden scroll was all of the villages most powerful Jutsus. Not just Ninjutsu, but Genjutsu and Fuinjutsu! Things he and Yakumo could use in the future!
He just couldn't resist.
Now, he wasn't going to do the foolish thing and focus on one. No, he would do the Naruto thing and copy the Genjutsu and Fuinjutsu onto a scroll for later and hope they were good.
"Naruto!" Iruka shouted.
Naruto turned to see his Sensei. "Hey Iruka-Sensei, I found you."
"Idiot, I found you!" He shouted.
It didn't bother Naruto in the slightest, he was too happy with his achievements.
"I'm glad you're here." Naruto continued. "But where's..."
"Do you have any idea how much trouble you're in?" Iruka seethed, cutting him off.
"What do you mean?" Naruto asked "I just did what Mizuki-Sensei said for the make-up test."
"Make up tes-Mizuki?!" Iruka exclaimed before becoming serious "We have to leave."
"But what about my exam?" Naruto whined.
Before Iruka could admonish Naruto, a bush rustled next to them. Before either knew what was happening a pair of kunai flew out. Being the first to react, Iruka pushed Naruto out of the way. With no time to escape, Iruka took a direct hit from both of the kunai.
"Iruka-Sensei!" Naruto cried in terror for his teacher.
"Hello." Mizuki greeted. "Going somewhere?" He eyed the scroll in Naruto's arms with greed "Hand it over."
"No Naruto!" Iruka shouted "Take the scroll and run!"
"What's going on?" Naruto asked both scared and confused. Is this part of the test?
"It's a trick!" Iruka shouted. "Mizuki just wants the scroll for himself!"
"Hey Naruto." Mizuki spoke in a smooth voice "Do you want to know why everyone hates you?"
Iruka seemed to pale at the statement. "You can't Mizuki, it's forbidden!"
"Why?" Naruto asked in desperation "Why does everyone hate me?"
"Thirteen years ago the Kyuubi attacked the village, do you know what happened to it?" Mizuki asked.
"The Fourth killed it." Naruto stated in confusion, it was common knowledge.
"Wrong." Mizuki stated "It was sealed into a baby, you!" He emphasized "You are the Nine-tailed fox demon!"
"I'm...the demon?" Naruto questioned.
So that's why they all hate me. He thought sadly. Because of the fox. It all made sense now, why they all hated him.
"That's not all!" The traitor declared. "Because you're a ticking time bomb, the village decided to deal with you. You ever wonder why your Chakra control sucks, no matter how much you train?"
So that explains it. Naruto sighed.
Mizuki saw that his words had gotten through to the boy. Deciding to end everything, he drew his large shuriken and took aim. With a mighty thrust he sent it hurling toward a distressed Naruto.
This is it. Naruto thought as he closed his eyes. I'm sorry Yakumo.
What Naruto was expecting was the pain of being torn to shreds. What he felt were a pair of arms wrap around him in a protective manner.
Opening his eyes, he was greeted with the sight of smiling Iruka.
"W-why Sensei?" Naruto asked. "I'm just a demon."
"You're not a demon." Iruka gasped out "You're a Naruto Uzumaki, ninja of Konaha."
Not knowing who or what to believe, Naruto did the only thing he could think of. He ran away, as hard and as fast as he could.
"Damn demon." Mizuki muttered before turning to Iruka "I'll be back to finish you off."
"Naruto."
The blond's head snapped up to see the one who spoke his name. It was Yakumo
She was crying.
"What are you doing here?" He asked. How much did she hear?
"I caught a ride on Iruka-Sensei's back, only he has ever been able to find you." She spoke sadly. "Never noticed I placed a Genjutsu to hide myself."
"So you heard...everything." He speaks sadly.
"Yes." She answers. "How could you..." She began, making him freeze.
She's just...
"Stealing the Forbidden scroll..."
Like the...
"Without me?!"
Rest...Wait. "What?"
Yakumo lunged at the blond boy. Too his surprise, she didn't hit him or anything hateful he had expected. She actually hugged him!
"I'm your cloak!" She shouts to him. "Whatever we do, we do it together! Even if it means doing something this insane!"
"But the fox." He mentioned.
"You're my dagger!" She shouts. "Not a fox!"
Being called a weapon instead of a demon may not seem like much to most people, but Naruto was different. Yakumo had just acknowledged him as the friend they had been and proved nothing would change that.
"I just wanted to graduate like you did." He whispered.
"I turned down the head-band." She stated. "There was no point in being a Kunoichi if you weren't at my side."
"Aw, this is so sweet." A sicking voice spoke.
Naruto and Yakumo looked up to see Mizuki in a tree with a giant shuriken.
"Mizuki." Naruto growls.
"Hand over the scroll fox." He ordered.
"No." Yakumo answered.
"You'll never get your hands on this scroll." Naruto added.
"And who's going to stop me?" The traitor asked.
"Konoha's Cloak and Dagger!" They answer as one.
Dear Lord. They thought in realization. That sounded so cheesy.
"Die!" Mizuki shouted as he threw the weapon.
It didn't hit either Naruto or Yakumo as Mizuki had hoped. But they didn't evade as he had expected. To his surprise, the blond caught the giant weapon by the hole in the center.
"What?!" He shouted in disbelief.
"The Fumo shuriken," Naruto began. "Basically a giant shuriken that is difficult to manipulate once thrown. In other words, in tunnel shot weapon."
Naruto threw the weapon with great precision, but not at Mizuki. The traitor, thinking the weapon would miss him, stood still. The tree began falling, throwing Mizuki off balance, unable to right himself, he fell to the ground. Naruto had hit his mark, the tree.
Now to end this! Naruto thought as he reached for his...Crap, I don't have any weapons!
He had assumed that this was just a test, he never thought to bring any of his better weapons or seals. He was only left with the standards, such as kunai and shuriken. Things that in the hands of a Genin would do little against a Chunin.
"Time to die!" Mizuki shouted.
He charged the two children and wounded Chunin, only for a kunai to appear before them.
"What the-"
"Damn it, where did it-Ah, there it is!" From the trees came Anko. "Can't lose my lucky kunai."
"So you came?" Mizuki spat. "Well you're too late!"
"What?" Anko spoke as if she hadn't noticed them.
"I'm going to kill you, these kids and go to Orochimaru-Sama for power!"
"What?!" She asked in anger before smirking. "You know, I thought this night was going to be a bust" She began. "I mean, my hooker didn't show, I ran out of Sake and dango, I even found my cute neighbor Iruka bleeding to death a few trees over." She began twirling her kunai. "So I think, I might as well blow off some steam throwing this thing around. It really is my lucky kunai."
"What was that about Iruka?" Yakumo asked.
Anko began walking towards Mizuki, not even paying attention to the children, too angry to notice them.
"You can start screaming if you want." She spoke.
"Iruka-Sensei!" Naruto and Yakumo called as they saw him.
He wasn't doing to well.
"Naruto, where is...?!" He shouted in worry. "Yakumo?"
"Don't worry." Naruto began. "When we kept the scroll from Mizuki, a lad named Anko arrive and she's...handling things."
"Anko?" Their Sensei questioned.
"OH GOD, JUST KILL ME!" Mizuki's pained cry was drowned out by Anko's laughter.
"Well, since that's...taken care of, Naruto." Iruka spoke. "Since you've shown such skill i getting the scroll and dedication, I have some news for you."
"What?"
"You graduate!"
It was their day.
Review-I don't feel that this one was there, if you understand. What do you think?-If too many people don't like it before the next chapter, I'll re-write it.
I'm issuing a challenge! I want any and all readers to send me an idea for ONE unique/unorthodox weapon, or a regular weapon with a unique ability. Dual count as one. Not too over the top. As well as your Username for credit.
1) Nothing too cliche. No unbreakable weapon, swords, guns(You can make projectile like weapons) or musical weapons.-It. Has. Been. DONE!
2) No 'stolen weapon', like a Zanpokuto or Tessaiga.-Unless it's unpopular or low key.
3) No shape-shifting, Transmutation(Alchemy) weapon!