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CHAPTER 2
"Stay inside Shizu-chan, I have to report his death and this scroll to Hokage or else whole village will be on hunt. Lock the door and windows and don't answer if anyone calls, unless it's me" instructed Naruto while opening the scroll which was the root of all this.
There were jutsu from every Hokage and some from major clans. Maybe it was curiosity or greed that he did something he never intended to. Naruto started to copy all jutsus on blank scroll, as soon he was finished he noticed his hands were shaking.
'It was only for curiosity, it's not like I'm stealing' self assured Naruto, hiding the copied scroll in basement while he tugged original one in his pocket.
"Remember what I said little sister, I'll be back within an hour. I will make everything fine" soothed Naruto, plating a kiss on Shizuku's forehead.
"I know you will big brother" replied Shizuku before locking the door. Naruto rushed to Hokage tower with many plans to approach Hokage.
HOKAGE'S OFFICE-
Hiruzen Sarutobi was getting nervous with every tick of his clock, he nearly chocked his smoke when Naruto barged his way in, panting heavily.
In between his heavy breath, Naruto placed scroll on desk as he spoke "Hokage-sama I found this..."
"Where did you get it Naruto-kun? I was about to send ANBU for this" asked Hiruzen, carefully checking Scroll for any damage but found none. He placed it in his desk and waited for Naruto to reply.
"It was an outsider Hokage-sama. He was caught sneaking in your office by one of my friend. So he attacked him in his home killing my friend and her wife before I could do anything. I assaulted the enemy from behind, he was caught off guard and died when my Kunai embedded in his heart" reported Naruto averting his eyes, leaving his turning into beast part. He didn't want Hokage to pry in his personal matters.
"I believe you Naruto-kun, I'm sorry for your loss. Is there something I can do for them?" asked Hiruzen sympathetically, he had abandoned Naruto in past because he was busy rebuilding village after that horrible night. His duty has already made his son Asuma withdrawn from him but he will try to make amends with Naruto starting from now.
"They have… a daughter, she is like my sister. I want you to open a small trust fund for her if it's not too much" requested Naruto, waiting nervously for Hokage to reply.
"Very well Naruto-kun, I will do what I can. Is there something else you want?" asked Hiruzen kindly 'just like his father, always thinking about others.'
"I… I want to become her legal guardian. She should not be placed in orphanage" voiced Naruto with his clenched fists. He knew what life as an orphan is like.
"But Naruto-kun you are only 15, you can't take care of an orphan by your own" explained Hokage unaware of Naruto's connection with little girl.
"She is no orphan! She's my sister and we are family. I have been taking care of myself since I was 6, so please don't tell me what I can and what I can't" snarled Naruto angrily, he would never abandon Shizuku. She was his duty, he'd promised Kasumi.
Hiruzen snickered at his comment, he has made many mistakes and it was his chance to atone one of them, "alright Naruto-kun, I will start paper work tomorrow. Congratulation for your exam."
"Thank you Hokage-sama. If there's nothing else for me, may I take my leave?" asked Naruto respectfully.
"Take this as first earning of ninja. You have saved me from headache by returning this scroll. You have no idea how bad things could have gone if this scroll has ended up in wrong hands. This is your first B rank mission as a ninja of Konoha" said Hiruzen giving Naruto an envelope full of money.
Naruto placed the envelope in his jacket "You are very kind Hokage-sama."
"No need to be so formal my boy and don't be a stranger" said Hiruzen, before Naruto could leave his office "you have attention of a very special ninja, be at academy before others" finished Hiruzen.
Naruto rushed to meet Shizuku, he was entrusted with her by Kasumi and he was going to do his best.
That night Naruto cooked dinner for Shizuku. They both ate in complete silence not knowing what to say. Naruto tucked her in bed and proceeded to basement to check on copied scroll.
His curiosity got the better of him as he opened the scroll, what intrigued him the most were shadow clone jutsu and solid henge jutsu, simple yet so resourceful. He was rookie of the year so it didn't took him long to get both jutsu, it was the same as academy taught him just a bit more complicated.
By morning Naruto was dead tired from whole night training so he went to see his sister only to found her soundly sleeping.
"Shizu-chan wake up, I've to visit academy one last time. I'm ninja now and I'll be meeting my sensei today" informed Naruto waking up his sister.
"That's awesome big brother, you can show me some cool tricks then. Did kaa-san left without making breakfast?" asked an excited Shizuku, but her question completely shattered his heart.
"We need to live with truth Shizu-chan, she's no more. I promise that I will make everything fine" replied Naruto, embracing his sister.
"Oh" that was all she could mutter before she puts her stronger self for her brother, "go to academy big brother. I'm strong girl."
"You are strongest girl in this world" Naruto praised her, earning a happy yelp, "I have made breakfast, meal is in the freeze. Use oven carefully or wait for me to return. Okay?"
"Yes big brother, don't worry. Now go, I don't want your sensei to get angry at you on the first day" yelled Shizuku shooing Naruto before her mask shatters. As soon as Naruto was out she fell on the floor and cried hysterically till her tears dried out.
'I know you are trying your best big brother and I will try my best for you' promised Shizuku with a determined look on her chubby face.
She will stand with him, side by side no matter what. They were 'the team of two' after all.
ACADEMY-
Naruto was busy in his thoughts, too much tension for even his rookie mind to handle at once.
Naruto bumped into someone, he started apologizing immediately only to be stopped by second person "So you are Naruto? Rookie of the year?" asked lady staring at him with her brown eyes.
"Yes ma'am, I'm sorry for this. I was not being careful. Do I know you?" Naruto asked stranger, helping her up. His brain screaming that he knew her from somewhere.
"You don't remember me? You ungrateful brat!" snarled Anko putting hands on her hips, her eyes burning with fury.
"You are the lady that helped me on my first day! I tried to find you, but you were gone before me" replied Naruto quickly, his brain horse kicking in.
"Cha, too slow to remember little things and I thought you were some rookie of the year" insulted Anko, trying to get a rise out of him.
"I'm sorry to disappoint you ma'am, but Sakura is better than me in brain department while Sasuke in skills. I'm rookie because I cover both fields at once" explained Naruto only for Anko to groan loudly.
"You are not into funny business, are you?" asked Anko, rolling her eyes.
She has thought that she will get some wannbe-ninja, then she will kick his butt and fail him in final test, but instead here was some rich and mannered rookie. Sandaime was always bothering her about being Sensei, so this way she could get him to stop.
"Depends on how funny the business is. I would love to treat you with breakfast. But I'm getting late to meet my Jonin sensei" said Naruto looking at hallway anxiously.
"Oh my! Are you asking your sensei for date? Aren't you going a little too fast!" teased Anko sending a wink.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean that way" explained Naruto but Anko stopped him halfway.
"Meet me in forest of death within next 20 minutes or you fail" yelled Anko, leaving with sunshine no jutsu.
'Oh, so she is the one Hokage-sama told me about. Interesting lady though' Naruto thought, throwing a stone towards exit. It was time to show why he was 'master of kawarimi.'
FOREST OF DEATH-
Anko was tapping her chin with her mind busy thinking about various ways to torture Naruto but she was startled when Naruto appeared behind her in 5 minutes.
"How did you do that? You are fresh genin, there's no way for you to use sunshine no jutsu" asked Anko flatly, curiosity surfacing her face.
"It was simple trick of kawarimi jutsu. I substituted myself constantly with many rocks that I throw in straight pattern towards my target. This way I can travel faster, although it requires a certain degree of concentration and high chakra reserves. I call it multi-substitution jutsu" explained Naruto to an awestruck Anko.
"That was fine I guess" mumbled Anko, 'what the fuck, this kid is freaking genius. Old man knew I couldn't fail him this easily. Well I'm Anko-sama you old coot! I will fail him flat and fair.'
"I was told to ask your likes, dislikes and blah bah blah…, but I'll leave the pleasantries until you pass my test" scoffed Anko making Naruto tilt his head in confusion.
Naruto voiced his conclusion "You told me to reach here within 20 minutes. I thought that was my test."
"You have to complete one final test. If you fail then you know your way back to academy. You have to steal an orange book from a silver haired Jonin who always wears black mask, kinda scarecrow type" finished Anko tapping her chin, trying to picture Kakashi but failing miserably.
"Yes ma'am… sensei…" answered Naruto awkwardly not knowing how to address her.
"Call me ma'am and you are finished with your career. It's sexy and single Anko Mitarashi! Snake mistress of Konoha and Anko-sama for you, gaki" yelled Anko posing a victory stance "and did I tell you that if you don't return within next 4 hours then you automatically fail?"
Naruto immediately left for his Icha-Icha hunt by throwing a stone towards village and disappearing along with it.
'Interesting gaki, but Kakashi ain't gonna hand over his book at any cost' thought Anko helping herself on grass.
TRAINING GROUND 7-
"Hey duck butt, we should attack him together" suggested a pale faced boy.
"Call me that again and I'll burn you alive" warned the raven haired boy.
"Sai is right Sasuke-kun, I've never heard about team of two genins and Jonin, it must be some hidden test" voiced Sakura averting her eyes from her long term crush.
"Even pinky have some brain duck butt" Sasuke was about to throw fireball at Sai for his comment but was stopped by sudden arrival of his long term rival/friend.
"What are you doing here Naruto-san?" asked Sakura with a tint of pink on her cheeks.
"Sakura you don't have to use suffix for me, we are friends ne" smiled Naruto at her, as her tint deepened more.
"If you are done flirting with pinky, come to the point spiky. What are you doing in our test?" asked Sai with his unnerving smile.
"Uh… I wasn't flirting Sai. Well my sensei told me to steal that orange book of your sensei so was I thinking we could help each other" explained Naruto earning two nods and monotonous 'hn.'
"As if I need your help" scoffed Sasuke arrogantly, he was Uchiha heir, accepting someone's help would definitely not look good with his image.
"I know you don't need my help, you are better than me with your skills and fire jutsu arsenal, Sakura is smarter than me, umm… Sai you are Sai" finished Naruto awkwardly, rubbing his neck giving a nervous laugh but Sai just smiled at him. His sugar coating worked well with his diplomacy.
Sasuke stared at him for a minute before nodding "its truce then."
"I think you sensei wants you to show teamwork, Sasuke I need you to wait here in bushes and let me and Sakura attack him from front. Then Sai will place his ink-snakes in ground" said Naruto suggesting his plan, getting nods from everyone but Sakura seem troubled.
"Do you really think I can do it?" asked Sakura nervously, doubting her abilities.
"I don't think you can" Sakura slumped her shoulders in dishearten manner at this "I know you can do this, we just have to surprise him. I will henge into Sasuke. Sai will lay down trap and when real Sasuke assaults him from back we'll snatch his bell and book" his words gave her moral boost.
"Do you think this will work?" asked a quizzical Sai.
"Let's give our best" yelled Naruto enthusiastically.
Kakashi was getting frustrated with all this waiting 'I thought they were going to continue their useless assaults at me, have they given up already?' thought Kakashi flipping the pages of his favorite orange book and giggling perversely.
Kakashi was about to flip next page when he dodged shiruken aimed for his bell. He saw Sakura running at him with Kunai in her hand and determination written all over her face.
'Someone just grew some backbone' thought Kakashi but sighed at her pathetic attempts of assault, he quickly jumped in air to avoid getting kicked from Naruto/Sasuke who appeared behind Kakashi using his signature multi-substitution jutsu.
'So they are finally getting the meaning of test' thought Kakashi placing his book in pocket, taking kunai out from holster.
"Never knew you were sneaky Sasuke-kun" praised Kakashi only for Naruto/Sasuke to bring his hand on his mouth
"Wind release: Great Breakthrough Jutsu"
A gust of wind left Naruto/Sasuke's mouth tearing nearby trees, clouding the ground with enough dust that Kakashi couldn't see through it.
Kakashi channeled chakra in his feet to withstand wind only to lose his grip as he was pushed several feet backward.
'Wind style? An Uchiha? That's unheard' thought Kakashi flashing some quick handsigns, placing both hands on ground he used his best defense
"Earth release: Earth Wall Jutsu"
Big solid wall aroused from earth standing tall against windblown by Naruto acting as fortress for Kakashi, saving him from dangerous blow.
'I need to be careful, this could have been lethal' thought Kakashi taking notes before looking for his assailant.
Naruto was frustrated that his most powerful attack didn't even put a scratch on senior ninja. He'd to act quickly, "Sakura now" yelled Naruto as Sakura did one hand sign making Kakashi's lone eye widen at her.
"Oh shit!" but Kakashi was too late to avoid her attack as explosive tags blew that side of earth wall where he was hiding, launching him towards tree.
Kakashi groaned irritably, he was beating these genins a moment ago and now they were tackling him like rabid dog, Kakashi flipped in mid air to stand on tree 'I underestimated them, but not now.'
Kakashi taunted Naruto/Sasuke to come to him with mock gesture only for Naruto to engage Kakashi into aerial taijutsu but Kakashi punched his opponent in gut making Naruto/Sasuke spit some blood.
"This was good Sasuke-chan, but you have to do better than that" mocked Kakashi showing bells on his belt.
His taunt irritated real Sasuke so much that he lost his temper. Inhaling large amount of air, Sasuke did his famous jutsu
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu"
a small room sized fireball erupted from Sasuke's mouth heading towards Kakashi at an alarming rate, burning the greenery along with it, leaving a trail of destruction in its way.
Kakashi heard proclamation of real Sasuke as he dodged fireball aimed for him in last second but he could still feel the sweat on his forehead as fire missed him by mere inches.
'Hmm…so we have a guest? That explains Wind style but how many wind users are there in Konoha? It's definitely not Asuma but who?' thought Kakashi, his clouded mind began to clear some mist.
Real Sasuke tried to punch Kakashi on face only to receive a roundhouse kick on his chin lifting him several feet in air but Sasuke flung three kunais at Kakashi in mid air while landing on his feet as Kakashi deflected his attack with his own kunai.
Before Kakashi could engage his guest and Uchiha, he was attacked by Sakura from far with her projectiles as she tried to give support from distance.
'Teaming up on me, but where is Sai?' this startled him. 'A Jonin unaware about plans of fresh genins' didn't have a nice ring to it.
Kakashi ducked a fury of punches from henged Naruto skillfully and grabbed him by his legs launching him at Sakura.
Naruto/Sasuke could not help himself but watch as he was sent flying towards Sakura who froze down in her track.
"Move Sakura" but his yell didn't put any impact on Sakura as she stood there watching him dumbly. Naruto caught Sakura in between his projectile.
Showing great example of acrobatics Naruto positioned himself beneath Sakura while holding her above him tightly in mid air, saving her from injury as they were sent crashing against tree.
Tree shook heavily and leaves fell on Sakura, as she turned to see her savior only for him to smile at her warmly. Her face matched her hair color much to amusement of Kakashi.
'Oh, so little Sakura-chan has hots for our little intruder' thought Kakashi amusingly.
His thoughts were broken when real Sasuke launched multiple kunais at his feet making him jump in air.
Naruto decided it was now or never, he signaled Sai to execute his trap as a giant black snake wrapped itself around Kakashi's legs where he landed.
"But when?" Kakashi's question was answered by numerous ink-snakes trying to incapacitate him and before he could think of any solution his book and bell were snatched by Sakura, 'Shit I was too reckless, I jumped right into their trap' Kakashi mentally scolded himself for his stupidity.
"Alright my cute little genins, you pass. Now return my book!" ordered Kakashi freeing himself from snakes but Sakura passed his book to a smiling Naruto/Sasuke.
"Alright the game is over. Who are you kid? And give back my book, you are still underage for it!" his confusion was solved when smiling Sasuke reverted back to Naruto.
"I'm sorry Jonin-san but I need this book more than you. I will repay you soon. And Sasuke thanks but don't go bull again, next time luck may deceive us" chided Naruto, throwing a rock and winking at Sakura before disappearing in thin air.
"The next time we meet, I'll kill him" declared Sasuke with his typical Uchiha demeanor, making his team members sigh.
"Tell me where he's headed?" demanded Kakashi; this test has just gone personal for him.
"Spiky never told us sensei" replied Sai much to dismay of Kakashi. Sakura kept her mouth shut, not in favor to betray 'her fellow comrade.'
'Shit! That was the last copy of this month's Icha-Icha edition. I will find him and reclaim my book then send him to T&I. Any thief of Icha-Icha should not be allowed to roam freely in Konoha, it can be disastrous. But what'd I do till then?' cried Kakashi with anime tears in his eyes, he was halfway through his book and his curious pervert was killing him from inside to know what happened on next page.
Kakashi with cloud above his head stood in middle with an apologetic Sakura on his right, Sasuke with his typical Uchiha smirk positioned himself on his left while Sai… Sai stood in his front with his forever lasting smile. "Say cheese."
And that's how everyone got their first memorandum as an official member of team 7.
WITH NARUTO-
Naruto hurried back to meet Anko, it was 1300 and Shizuku was alone at home. He'd to think some permanent solution, something like school, there's no way he will let her become ninja. He didn't want her sister to kill someone to earn money; it was his job to do.
Naruto was busy in his thoughts when he bumped into sleeping Anko.
"That's second time today gaki! Are you trying to feel me up?" accused Anko in teasing manner getting Naruto to blush bright shade of red.
"No Anko-sensei, here is your orange book" replied Naruto giving her book.
Anko was impressed with his work 'maybe I should give him a second thought.'
"Oh... looks like you pass" muttered Anko, tucking the orange book in her trench coat.
Naruto bowed respectfully, "Thank you Anko-sensei. I will try my best not to disappoint you."
"Matter of fact, I never thought you would come back alive. So let's start our pleasantries. I'm Anko Mitarashi from Torture & Interrogation department. My hobby is to scare others. I like dango and my best friend Nai-chan. I hate pedophiles specially one and my dream is to kill that pedo before torturing him for year" Anko finished bitterly, her voice dripping with venom which didn't go unnoticed by Naruto.
"I'm Naruto, no surname. Hobby… training and playing with my baby sister. I like sushi and my sister Shizu-chan. I hate those who destroy other families. My dream is to make this world a better place to live for my sister" expressed Naruto with determination blazing in his eyes.
"Okay my young serpent, we are going to café and meet other teams. Nai-chan will be shocked to see me with my apprentice. Tonight's tab is on you!" declared Anko turning towards village.
"Anko-sensei, can I bring my sister too? She's alone at home since today's morning" asked Naruto politely.
"You can, but make sure that she doesn't nag me and my dango" replied Anko, chewing her Dango stick.
"No she won't, she's crazy for Dango" said Naruto throwing a stone and using his signature technique.
'Kid has definitely got style. I need to add little attitude and he will make a badass partner. There is no way I will go anywhere with Mr. Humble Bubble' with that Anko disappearing in swirl of leaves.
WITH SHIZUKU-
Shizuku was busy stacking her family albums in basement as they will only serve to deepen her wounds when someone tapped her window.
"Open the window Shizu-chan!" spoke Naruto from outside of apartment.
"Oh, I thought you will be late big brother. I was about to use oven" said Shizuku only for Naruto to pick her on his back.
"I passed my test and my Jonin-sensei asked me to meet with others in café, so I'm taking my baby sister out with me. It will be good change for you" replied Naruto jumping on roofs with Shizuku on his back.
"When I will become ninja, I will make kaa-san, tou-san and you proud of me" announced Shizuku, turning Naruto's deepest fear into reality, his sister was trying to follow him.
"No Shizuku, you won't! Being ninja is not something I'm proud of but it gives enough money for both of us to live. I want you to study in school, get some big job where people will look at you with respect" explained Naruto trying to sway her mind.
"But Kaa-san was very happy when you became ninja! How can we be a team if you are ninja when I'm not?" asked Shizuku, not agreeing with her brother.
"Being Ninja is not about saving people Shizu-chan. Ninja have to do some bad, really bad things. I have not done any bad thing yet but I know I will be doing them in future and I'm not proud of myself. This ninja world is very cruel eagle Shizu-chan and I don't want you to become its prey" said Naruto with hint of sadness in his eyes, 'who would like to kill others willingly? But this is what Ninja do and now I'm one of them.'
"Then I will change this ninja world for you big brother!" declared 9 year old Shizuku, making Naruto smile at her.
"I have the same dream Shizu-chan, we will change this world together" claimed Naruto happily speeding towards café, 'I know we will Shizu-chan.'
"And you know what! My sensei can eat more dango than you" said Naruto teasing his sister, trying to lower down seriousness of their conversation.
"No way, I will show your sensei who is the real boss" exclaimed an excited Shizuku, ready to meet Anko with dango in her mind. That day Naruto learned another lesson of life, 'never agree to pay for meal when Shizuku and Anko have their dango eating competition.'
AUTHOR'S NOTE- I hope that there was fine balance of humor. It was my first attempt with fight scene, so any help will be appreciated. I've toned down Sai absurd nick names to civil ones for my own taste. English is my second language but I'm trying to maintain certain standard of grammar. All review welcomed, I will do my best to improve and integrate your ideas. Take care, next chapter is coming soon.