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Chunin Exams
It hasn't been much time since his mission to Wave.
He's had to deal with his team very little since then. Naruto would show up for a mission and then go off training. He would train with his Himes like usual. When He wasn't with them he was with Team 9, minus Neji. Unknown to both Team 7,9 and his Himes, he often trained alone. He wanted them to be proud of him.
He's taken to learning the silent killing from Zabuza. He progressed greatly with the stealth skills he built over the years. Zabuza would consider him a prodigy if Naruto didn't hate the title.
That didn't mean he didn't have to deal with them. Sasuke would demand fights, his secrets, his weapons and his power. He was usually ignored which made things worse. Sakura was a usual lapdog to the Uchiha making no effort to become better. Kakashi, he refused to call him sensei, usually allowed them to have their way and scolded Naruto for antagonizing his team.
His skill has progressed regularly…for Naruto. Whatever passes as regular for Naruto is what happened. He wasn't Jounin level yet. He could however give any Chunin a run for their money.
He was so skilled that the Hokage was confident enough to give him small solo missions. His Himes or Zabuza would even take him on the more dangerous missions.
Now here he was, enjoying his ramen. He decided to enjoy the two hours it took for Kakashi to arrive. It gave Naruto more time away from Team 7. There was just one pest left.
Actually, make that three.
"Udon" Naruto called "you're the smart one right?" he asked no one in particular "If I have to tell you three rocks aren't square one more time..." he let the threat hang.
"Ha ha so you saw through our disguise eh?" Konohamaru asked "I expected nothing less from you."
Naruto noticed smoke rise before their disguise blew up. From the explosion the young trio jumped out and each took a pose. Before they could say or do anything Naruto spoke up.
"If you do that intro then I'll get Anko to watch your class again."
"W-we weren't going to d-do that" he lied "were we?"
His friends said nothing.
"What are you three doing?" he asked blankly "You're supposed to be at the academy"
"We broke out" Moegi cheered "you could teach us real stuff, not that boring stuff."
"And you promised to play ninja with us today boss." Konohamaru stated
"A ninja playing ninja huh?" asked a horrid voice "you really are a Baka."
"Hey boss who is that?" Konohamaru asked "is she your" he held out his pinky earning a scowl from Sakura.
"Konohamaru" Naruto started "do you like having your mind unbroken by horrid vision that would forever haunt you, nightmares eating at your very will?"
"Y-yes"
"Then don't associate me as being in a relationship with pinky over there." He stated pointing to Sakura "I'm stuck with her as my team mate and nothing more."
This angered said pinky.
This also hurt her. She didn't know when but Naruto just seemed to drop her and move on. It made her miss the boy that followed her like a loss puppy. Now he was someone who else that scared her.
Then it was back to anger.
"What do you mean Baka?" Sakura asked "You think you're too good for me?"
"I don't mean to brag but my girlfriends aren't bad mother…"
"Hush your mouth!" The K corps shouted
"I'm just talking 'bout my Himes."
"We can dig it."
"So if forehead isn't your girlfriend who is?" Moegi asked
"Watch your mouth if you know what's good for you" Sakura threatened
"We can take you" Konohamaru stated.
It was true. Even without Naruto training them they could take her. Easily.
They were eight years old.
"Easy" Udon tried to reason "why don't we calm down and go get some ramen."
"I don't want that filth" Sakura shouted
"You should not have insulted the ramen" Naruto stated turning, he grabbed the kids and ran
Sakura felt something moist slither across her feet. Looking down she saw a noodle moving as if it had a mind of its own.
She didn't look back as she ran
Once Naruto was sure he was far enough he sat the kids down.
"Hey boss, why do you eat so much ramen?" Konohamaru asked.
It was a simple question, too simple for Naruto
He loomed over them. Using just a touch of killer intent, just enough to scare them, he answered.
"It's the only thing that keeps me from craving human flesh plus" he answered them with a mouth full of fangs "I never did get to eat my fill today." he eyed the kids "Lets fix that."
They ran like the wind
"...I was just going to ask if they wanted to eat some with me." he said as he stood alone
"Ouch, that hurt you little brat" A gruff voice stated "I need to teach you a lesson."
Naruto happened to come around the corner just as the threat was made. What he saw was two sand ninja. He decided to watch and see what happened.
"Kankuro stop" a more feminine voice shouted "what if he shows up?"
"Don't worry Temari" Kankuro stated "we have nothing to fear"
Oh that poor fool, he never met Naruto
"Would you please drop him" Naruto stated coldly making his presence known
"And why should I do that?" Kankuro asked "and who are you?"
"I'm everything you ever were afraid of." Naruto stated.
"HAHAHA" Kankuro laughed "your nothing"
He hated this form, he couldn't gather any fear through intimidation. Naruto raised his blindfold and looked Kankuro and Temari in the eyes. "I think it's time I put the squeeze on you."
From nowhere two giant snakes appeared. One latched onto Kankuro and began to squeeze him tightly, he was already turning blue. The second grabbed Temari, unlike Kankuro, it was merely restraining her.
"And you should have dropped him because I don't think your friend in the tree would be upset if you hurt the Hokage's grandson." Naruto stated "Also Sasuke, you might want to DODGE!"
Sasuke had been waiting in the tree for a moment to show Naruto up. The Uchiha learned that Naruto knew when danger was near. When he said dodge, it meant you dodge or die.
"Gaara" Kankuro called "I can explain"
"Shut up Kankuro" Gaara ordered "or I'll kill you."
Naruto stared at Gaara. He felt the fear radiating off of Kankuro and Temari from the simple death threat. It frightened them more than Naruto's skeleton hands that were crushing them.
"You with the blindfold" Gaara addressed Naruto "what is your name?"
"Why do you care about him? He's just a nobody" Sasuke stated stepping forward "I'm Sasuke Uchiha."
"Naruto Uzumaki" he answered irritating Sasuke further "and you are?"
"I am Gaara of the desert" he stated "These are my siblings Temari and Kankuro"
"Hello" they greeted
"Mother wants your blood."
Naruto walked forward toward the now named Gaara. It made Naruto excited; it meant he had a challenge. The stronger and braver the opponent, the more potent the fear.
It seemed Gaara had the same opinion.
Naruto dropped his Henge and drew his sword. He flooded the entire area with fear. Gaara uncorked his sand and flooded the area with demonic killer intent. It almost feels like Kyuubi that made him even more excited.
"Neither of us could back down from a challenge" Naruto stated "well come on desert punk."
"Yes Uzumaki" Gaara gave a crazed smile "you can make me feel alive."
"B-boss" Konohamaru called
Naruto turned his attention toward his little followers.
They were on the ground in a terrified huddle and were having trouble breathing. The fear and killer intent was both crushing and drowning them at the same time. Their eyes constantly shifted between Gaara and Naruto. It seemed they were trying to see who to fear the most.
This wasn't something they could handle, even Sasuke had dropped to one knee. The other two sand ninja were doing a little better, just barely. Sakura was passed out.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been so careless" Naruto stood over the Konohamaru corps bringing them into a group hug. He relieved the pressure on the by releasing calming aura with his Genjutsu. It stopped the pressure from growing but the damage was done. "I forgot you three weren't ready for something like this."
Using Shunshin he took them to his private land. It wasn't the nearest or emptiest training ground, but it was the safest. Now he was sure that they would be okay in their vulnerable state.
Looking down he saw that they were covered in cold sweat. Their eyes were glazed over in a daze, but even then they wouldn't meet his.
He removed his jacket and layered it with his strongest calming Genjutsu. As he laid it across the he called his foxes.(Bet you all forgot them-Be honest)They would protect them with the training Hana gave them.
As he turned to leave he felt Moegi grab his red shirt.
"Be careful" Konohamaru whispered
He gave them a smile as he Shunshined away
When he returned he saw that Sakura was awake and like Sasuke, trapped in Gaara's sand. Temari and Kankuro, likewise, were still in his illusion.
He addressed Gaara
"Gaara this is neither the time nor the place"
Gaara stood there for a moment before his sand retreated. As he did this Naruto released the other sand ninja.
"You are right, we shall continue later." they would "do not die before then"
As they turned to leave Sakura thought it was time to put in her opinion.
"Hey wait!"
"What do you want?" Temari asked
"Even if we are allied you need a reason to be here" she shouted "what are you doing here."
"Sakura they are obviously here for the Chunin exams" Naruto stated "we're hosting them this time."
"He's right." Kankuro stated
"Wait, before we leave" Temari eyed Naruto "c-can I touch your whiskers?"
"Sorry" he stated "that's only allowed by my Himes and Moegi when using those eyes."
"Wait, 'Himes' as in girlfriends?" Kankuro asked "as in more then one?"
"Yes and yes"
"You lucky bastard" Kankuro mumbled
"I guess I'll just have to become one of your Himes." she purred until Gaara kills him
They turned to leave.
"Dobe, how did you know about the exams?" Sasuke asked, even he didn't know
"Who cares how I knew?" Naruto asked "I'm going to finish my ramen."
"Forget that..." Sasuke was silenced by Naruto's hand over his mouth. The blond pointed behind Sakura. When they turned to look they saw the monster ramen peeking from behind the fence, waiting. "Never mind"
Reapplying his Henge he Shunshined to training ground 7. After waiting twenty minutes his team finally arrived.
"Baka" Sakura shouted "why did you leave us behind."
"Because I'm not very fond of either of you." Naruto answer
Before Sakura could start her screaming match a puff of smoke appeared.
"YOUR LATE!" Sakura stated
"Hello Kakashi" he returned
"That's sensei to you Genin." Kakashi stated
"I'll call you sensei when you teach me something."
"Well my cute little Genin" Kakashi started " and Naruto" he hissed "I have a surprise for you."
"Your signing us up for the Chunin exams" Naruto stated
"H-how did you know?" Kakashi asked
"We ran into some sand ninja." Sakura stated hoping to show Naruto up
"Any trouble?" he asked looking accusingly toward Naruto
"That Baka tried to show Sasuke up" she screeched "not that it worked because..."
"Well here are you entrance slips" Kakashi stated not wanting her to rant "be there tomorrow."
-NEXT DAY-
"What took you so long?" Naruto asked. He and Sasuke had been waiting for Sakura for over an hour.
"I had to look my best for Sasuke-Kun" she stated
"Let's go" said Uchiha ordered
They came into a block on the second floor. The hall way was under a low Genjutsu to weed the weaklings out Naruto deduced.
He saw Team 9 trying to enter the exams but were knocked back. I know they aren't weak so the must be holding back. It was a good plan. He was doing the same while under his Henge.
"Hey you" an arrogant voice spoke "drop the Genjutsu, we're going to the third floor."
"You fool" Naruto snapped "that Genjutsu was to weed out the weaklings."
"Hn." the Uchiha said before walking away
"So this is your team Uzumaki, I'm not impressed" another arrogant voice spoke "you with the dark eyes, what is your name?"
"It's polite to give yours first when asking for another's name." Sasuke spoke
The two arrogant boys had a stare off. Without any warning they made attempted kick toward each other, I repeat attempted. Lee stopped both kicks from connecting with his bare hands.
"YOSH!" the green clad ninja shouted "We must save our flames of youth for when we need it."
"Hey Lee" Naruto greeted "TenTen, you two seem to be doing well."
"We are" Lee answered before turning to Sakura "You are Sakura Haruno yes? Please go on a date with me, I will protect you with my life."
"NO WAY!" she shouted "You are too weird."
Lee does not give up easily and was not to be denied. Lee stepped toward Sakura. He eyed her with such intensity that it made her nervous. What Lee did surprised everyone, even Naruto.
He winked
It wasn't an average wink. Out of his eye a heart popped out. Sakura just barely made it out the way. Lee wasn't so easily deterred, he sent wink after wink at her. She was barely able to dodge.
"...I thought Lee couldn't use Genjutsu." Naruto stated
"He can't" TenTen assured
"Then how does he...?" better not ask
"That right Naruto" TenTen spoke as if she understood his thoughts "The less you know, the better."
"Sasuke" Naruto called "can we leave her?"
"Hn." That was all he needed to say
They had made it into a hall way before Sakura finally caught up.
"Hey you" Lee called "you are Sasuke Uchiha, right? I wish to fight you."
"Lee, this isn't the time or place."
"Be quite dobe" Sasuke ordered "this won't take long."
"Yeah Baka" Sakura cheered "Sasuke-Kun is going to crush that freak for trying to flirt with me."
"On second thought Lee, crush him, crush him into the ground" Naruto ordered "but make it fast."
"Right" Lee shouted
Sasuke ran toward the green ninja in fury. How dare that dobe think this fool could beat me, an Uchiha, the elite.
Leaf Hurricane
It was fast. Lee delivered a devastating spin kick to the Uchiha prodigy. The force behind the blow sent the Uchiha sailing back toward Sakura.
Man Lee, even with your weights your faster than me. It was true, if Naruto took his weights off he was still slower and weaker than Lee. Naruto wasn't jealous. In fact, Lee was an inspiration to Naruto. I'll just have to work harder.
"Sasuke-Kun" Sakura cried "are you okay?"
"I'm fine, in fact I'm better than fine" he spoke "I've found a worthy opponent."
Sasuke stood and took his stance. This time there was a small but major difference.
He was using the Sharingan.
So he unlocked it huh? I need to be careful. Even though Sasuke couldn't copy his Genjutsu, he could copy his Kenjutsu. Naruto would have none of that if he could help it.
The Uchiha charged again. This time with twice as much arrogance as before. Does he ever learn.
Instead of giving another spin kick Lee vanished. He reappeared under Sasuke giving him a devastating kick to the chin. This sent the Uchiha soaring straight into the air.
Not even a second later Lee was behind the air born Uchiha. He wouldn't! The bandages on his arm began to unfurl. He would!
As Naruto prepared to act he felt a familiar chakra signature make it's way to them. That was worse! If Gai sees Lee he'll go on about the flames of youth. Whenever they begin ranting they always hug. Their hugs always involves a certain Genjutsu that even Naruto fears. I have to act fast!
"Lee, you are dimming your flames of youth!" he felt so dirty
No more words needed to be said. As soon as Naruto spoke those taboo words Lee cancelled his attack. Anything that could diminish the flames of youth was something he would have no part in.
Now Lee was on the ground doing push ups.
"I must reignite my flames before the exams begin" he stated "If I could not do that then I will then I will do 200 laps around the village and if I can not do that..."
Thankfully he couldn't continue. Gai made his appearance.
"Lee my glorious student" shouted Gai "I see your flames are as bright as ever."
Those eye brows Sasuke and Sakura thought are they caterpillars?
"Oh thank you Gai-sensei" Lee shouted with tears
I lost to this buffoon
"Hey you, what was that?" Sasuke asked "why couldn't I follow it?"
"My techniques are neither Genjutsu or Ninjutsu" Lee stated "I use only Taijutsu."
"So you are Kakashi's students" Gai spoke "Has he mentioned me?"
Sakura noticed Naruto was trying to get her attention. He was motioning for her to say no. Unfortunately Sakura had to be Sakura.
"You know Kakashi-sensei?" Sakura asked
Gai got that twinkle in his eye
"YES, FOR WE ARE ETERNAL RIVALS!" He shouted "JUST AS LEE AND NARUTO ARE TO CARRY ON THE FLAMES OF YOUTH."
"GAI-SENSEI IT IS AN HONOR TO CARRY YOUR RIVALRY!"
"LEE"
"GAI-SENSEI"
"LEE"
"GAI-SENSEI"
Time to go Naruto thought, however there was one decision he needed to make should I let them witness the sunset?
What kind of question is that?
Of course he should
As silently as he could, which was pretty silent, he made his escape.
"Hello Naruto" Kakashi greeted not even looking from his book "where are the others?"
You make this too easy
"They are learning the wonders of THE FLAMES OF YOUTH!" Naruto shouted
Kakashi nearly dropped his book when he heard what Naruto said. When he looked up he did, said blond wasn't wearing his orange jumpsuit Henge, instead he was wearing green spandex. His average blond eyebrows were now four times larger in every way and pitch black.
"...No" Kakashi whispered
"Yes"
"Kakashi-sensei" he heard Sasuke call "I've finally found the power I've been searching for to kill my brother" he spoke "It comes from fanning THE FLAMES OF YOUTH!"
Sasuke was also wearing a green spandex with an Uchiha symbol on the back. His eyebrows were tremendous.
"No no no"
"If Sasuke-Kun is following the flames of youth then so am I" Sakura shouted "YOUTH!"
Naruto stood before her holding out a green spandex. It jumped onto her and began to move around her like slime before settling. Sasuke stood before her with a pair of large eyebrows. They jumped onto her forehead.
They stood before their sensei and spoke as one "Join us sensei" they chanted "join us and we can spread the flames of youth further." They held out a spandex and eyebrows. "Assimilate" they chanted "Assimilate"
"Never" he would never join their cause
"The choice is not yours sensei" they spoke "join us or be destroyed."
"NO!"
"Yes"
The green spandex jumped onto him and all went black.
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"Sensei?" Sakura asked hesitantly
Their sensei was lying on the ground in the fetal position writhing in an awkward manner. It was an embarrassing sight, especially for his Genin team.
"S-Sakura?" It seemed her words reached him "Sasuke?"
They took a step toward him. This made him take a step back and draw a kunai.
"Sensei, what are you doing?" Sakura asked
"Before any of you take a step forward" he spoke "how do you all feel about the flames of youth?"
"That stuff those green freaks were spouting about?" Sakura asked "I hate it" she answered before stating "unless you like it Sasuke-Kun."
"Hn." he answered
"I need a real answer" Kakashi shouted pointing the kunai toward Sasuke in a threatening manner "are you one of them or not?"
"I think it's useless." Sasuke answered
Naruto just stared at Kakashi in amusement. It was absolutely hilarious, now it was his turn.
"It's not so bad" Naruto answered "they just need to tone it down and stop hugging."
"Naruto... no, you know what, just get in there." Kakashi stated going back to his book
"Any words of encouragement?" Naruto asked "are there any limitations?"
"Do your best Sasuke?" Kakashi stated the faster Sasuke is promoted the better.
"Wow, you could at least act like your not playing favorites Kakashi?" a new voice spoke
"Hello Naru-Chan" a second voice greeted
"Hello my Himes" Naruto greeted to Anko and Kurenai
"Naruto when you go in there don't hold back" Kurenai ordered "we want you to do your best."
"So...you're giving me permission to do whatever I want to pass?" Naruto asked
"Yep" Anko answered "aren't we the greatest and hottest sensei's ever?"
There was a moment of total blankness. It was the calm before the storm. All eyes turned toward Naruto.
He had a smile on his face. It was no ordinary psycho smile, no. This smile small and looked calm. However it put even Anko's most bloodthirsty and sadistic smile to shame.
"HehehehahahahaahahaHAHAHAHAH AHAHAHAHAHAHA"
"Anko" Kurenai spoke "what have we just unleashed onto those Genin?"
"I have no idea" Anko admitted
May Kami have mercy on who ever runs into Naruto.
Because Naruto will have none...
Oh all the horrible fear Naruto spread.
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