Lionheart: Hi guys lionheart back. Thank you very much for the reviews. I have o say I was pretty surprised four reviews in one day. Anyway chapter 3 please enjoy.
Note: Sorry about the short chapters. Now that im starting to get into the story ill promise to make a little longer. Ill try my best to fit in with the storyline.
OMG arigato…arigato (thank you) for mentioning the fact about the genins. I cant believe I forgot about that…so sorry. Anyway those who mentioned you guys were right they became genin at 12 not five. I made some quick edits.
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"blah" – Talk
'blah' – Thoughts
Blah – Telepathic talk between Sasuke, Naruto, Kyuubi.
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The Academy! "Time to Relearn Everything"
Naruto woke up and sat up slowly. He shook his head once…twice and then buried his face in his arms. Taking a few breaths he stood up finally and went to wash up. He felt odd as he stepped onto the familiar floor. His table seemed to have gotten taller for some reason. He distinctly remembered at least being a head's length above it.
'Strange, oh well, time to wash up.' Naruto went to the mirror and stared at himself. His eyes nearly popped out at the sight. "OH MY GOD…I'M SHORT," he shouted. The events in the time/space place came rushing back to Naruto. He remembered everything that had occurred: The red ninja, the talk with Kyuubi, and finally the flash of white light.
(A/N: Okay I'm sure some of you are wondering why Naruto didn't remember his conversation with Kyuubi. The reason: He was placed into the body of his older self, and the memories came back only after he saw himself short.)
'I wonder if Sasuke and I are really connected, now?' "Hey, Kyuubi….Sasuke, you there?" Naruto waited a moment before he heard a sigh in his head. "Naruto…do you always have to be so stupid." Sasuke's annoyed voice sounded lazy and tired to Naruto. "SASUKE…you're there. Hey do you know when in time we are right now? I know we have lots to do, but…" "SHUT UP BRAT." Kyuubi's commanding voice pounded in Naruto's frail mind, causing him to tip over slightly, as if drunk.
Sasuke sighed as if wondering why he had to be connected to an idiot. He then responded to the question saying it was the day they were to pass the Genin exams.
"Which means you two have to do some training. Make sure you're ready for the clone jutsu. I'd also recommend going over that exercise Kakashi showed you guys. You know he one where you were to climb the tree without the use of arms. Once you can do that, I'll show you some…interesting things. Maybe if we have time we can review water walking and some of the advanced jounin level jutsu you guys learned."
Both Sasuke and Naruto perked up from their respective beds at Kyuubi's mention of interesting things. They were eager to learn, especially since they knew they needed to make some changes this time around. They grinned and then took off from their house.
"Naruto, meet me at the edge of the western forest." Naruto nodded and took off to meet Sasuke, ready as hell to train. 'This time, I'll protect everyone,' he thought. "Quickly you two," muttered Kyuubi. "It's already 4:00. You only have three hours to train, before you have to get back."
"Hai, (Yes)" responded both Naruto and Sasuke.
10 Minutes Later
Sasuke and Naruto both met near the forest edge panting. They had sprinted at least two miles in ten minutes, which they should have been able to do. By the time they reached the forest edge however, both boys were panting out of breath, and low on chakra. They both ate a special pill that restored chakra energy, called a Soldier pill.
"Looks like…we'll have to…get used to these new bodies, baka," said Sasuke between breaths. "Yeah," muttered Naruto, who felt his chest searing with pain. "Well, get started. I want you two up that tree before any signs of the sun show." Pouting, Naruto nearly threw a tantrum at Kyuubi's harshness, but stopped realizing he had no time to goof off. Sasuke shook his head at Naruto, but he also thought Kyuubi was being harsh.
Sasuke and Naruto both nodded, while simultaneously focusing their chakra to their feet. Before it felt natural, now it felt awkward. Taking it slowly, they both stepped onto the tree. Kyuubi was lost for words as his two trainees slowly made it up the tree. It was obvious they were trying their hardest, as sweat pored from their bodies, but to make it on the first try was amazing. Unfortunately, two seconds later Naruto fell flat on his back while, Sasuke landed gracefully.
"Baka," muttered Sasuke before helping his teammate up. "Not bad, you two. Now keep doing it until you can do it without any hesitation or thought. Meanwhile, I'm going to recover some of my strength.
Both boys continued up the tree, slowly getting higher and higher. Competing to keep their motivation high, Sasuke soon reached the top a split second before Naruto.
Grinning the Uchiha said, "Ha, beat you Naruto." Naruto folded his arms and his eyes narrowed. "It was too close, I think I won," he argued despite knowing he had indeed lost. His eyes had managed to see Sasuke's step beat his. "Anyway, this is a small tree," said Naruto, "How about that one?"
An hour later, both Sasuke and Naruto sat at the top of the tallest tree they could find. Both sat and meditated to calm their mind and body. They were taught by a wandering ninja, who noticed that Konoha's needed some help. Well…mostly Naruto needed help. Sasuke took the opportunity just for fun…mostly to beat Naruto. Controlling their breaths they soon regained a small portion of chakra. Eager to learn a new jutsu they woke up Kyuubi.
"HEY KYUUBI, WAKE UP. WE GOT THE CHAKRA THING…SO NOW YOU HAVE TO SHOW US THAT NEW JUTSU. YOUUU PRRROMMISSED." Sasuke slapped his hand to his forehead as he heard Kyuubi's menacing growls. "Naruto you are such an idiot." Naruto kept screaming until Kyuubi groggily woke up. Sasuke waited for the inevitable explosion of anger. Luckily enough, they found Kyuubi amused instead of angry.
"Got it already, eh brats? Fine…show me." Naruto jumped all the way down and excitedly ran all the way up. He did the exercise perfectly, not even having to bend his body. Sasuke did the same, though a bit faster. Kyuubi watched them both from their mind's eyes. 'Impressive, they have already gained some speed, and their control is already that of a powerful Chuunin. Perhaps they 'can' learn this new technique.'
"How's that Kyuubi," shouted Naruto, in his head. Kyuubi nodded before speaking back, "Not bad brats. Fine I'll show you the new technique." Both Sasuke and Naruto waited eagerly for the new technique. Kyuubi paused for some dramatic effect before continuing. "This technique is a powerful jutsu that has never been used before…except by me of course. Unfortunately," boasted Kyuubi, "The technique must be a little modified for you mortals to comprehend." Sasuke grunted in annoyance shaking his fist. "Just teach us the damned technique." "Fine, but first you need to learn a new hand seal. The Fox seal. Pretty easy."
An image floated into Naruto's and Sasuke's heads. They both instantaneously placed their fingers together in the right positions. Kyuubi checked quickly to make it was done correctly. "Good job brats. Looks like you two might not be as stupid as I though." "What's that…" threatened Naruto. Sasuke backed him up with another fist. "Anyway," continued Kyuubi. "Now I will show you the technique. It's called the fox fire, a very powerful fire element jutsu. I will show you the hand signs and then will see if you two can manage it. You better not overdo it, Mr-I'm-Going-to-Be-Hokage. I still haven't recovered my chakra energies and if you kill yourself now…well I'll leave you to figure it out."
Naruto had a blank face. He obviously didn't get that Kyuubi was making fun of his stupidity. "Umm okay." "Baka," muttered Sasuke. "Anyway, here are the hand signs." Five hand signs appeared in Naruto and Sasuke's mind. They both got serious and began copying them. At the last sign they opened their eyes, yelling, "Fox Fire." Their bodies glowed with a strange red aura, before it suddenly disappeared. The Kyuubi chuckled in their minds.
"Not bad brats. I didn't expect you guys to get it the first try. Keep working at it but not now. There's something else I want you guys to work on, especially before your Genin exam today." Sasuke and Naruto looked up at each other, sensing the seriousness in Kyuubi's voice. "Sasuke, you will work on activating your Sharingan."
Sasuke nodded and disappeared in a flash. Kyuubi took note of how well Sasuke was learning. His body was growing at an alarming rate. Taking his attention away from Sasuke he focused back to Naruto.
Naruto, I'm going to grant you a power that is very similar to the Sharingan eye. You will work this new technique until you master it. The technique allows you to see through any Genjutsu, Ninjutsu, some forms of Taijutsu, and…like the Byakugan it can see for a long distance. It also heightens your abilities and your senses, giving you…for example great sense of smell similar to that Inuzuka brat. It's called Fox Eye," stated the Kyuubi proudly. "Great name," muttered Naruto. "Quiet brat, and pay attention."
Naruto nodded and waited soon feeling a sharp pain in his eye. He clutched them both and slowly sank onto his knees. 'Damn, this hurts,' he thought.
Morning
Sasuke and Naruto both sat in class awaiting the instructions for their final exams. Of course they knew what they were going to be ordered to do and they had practiced, but Sasuke and Kyuubi had convinced Naruto to fail.
Flashback
"Hey brat. Today at that exam, I want you to fail the test like you did your first time." "WHAT! Why," yelled Naruto. Kyuubi sighed. "Brat, do you remember that forbidden scroll with those jutsus you stole that day, with Mizuki's help?" Naruto stopped shouting and looked up, his frown slowly turning into a smile. He could see now what was happening. "Wait, what scroll?" Sasuke asked the question loudly in his mind obviously irritated that Naruto had an extra advantage over him. "It was Konoha's forbidden scroll with lots of secret jutsu. Its where I learned the Kage Bunshin." Sasuke was impressed. "Naruto you'd better show me some of those."
"Anyway, brat, make sure you look at some more of those jutsu. It definitely couldn't hurt. Plus you'll be able to reveal Mizuki, which you might as well do." Naruto nodded.
End Flashback
Naruto sighed and watched as Sakura and Ino crawled over Sasuke, while the other students silently panicked over the test. Finally Iruka walked to the front of the class and spoke. 'Bout time,' thought Naruto.
"For your final exam, you must each generate at least one bunshin. Wait here until your name is called and then come next door."
Naruto and Sasuke both silently laughed in their heads. The rest of the students seemed to relax as well. "Just a bunshin," one said. Another said, "Ah, wow, this is going to be easy. All I have to do I fail…perfect…easy," Naruto whispered to himself, gleefully.
"Don't screw up, Naruto," said the Kyuubi and Sasuke at the same time. Naruto growled at both of them. Sasuke soon left to go take the exam. Moments later he announced he passed to Naruto and Kyuubi. 'I'm off to work on the Sharingan, the Chidori, and that Fox Fire.'
"Alright my turn is next," said Naruto looking cheerful. He was interrupted by a loud voice. "Uzumaki, Naruto." Naruto took a breath and walked to the next room, where the chairs and desks were gone. Iruka and Mizuki sat at the teacher's desk, a dozen or more headbands lying on the table. For a moment, Naruto's hand nearly went to his forehead, but he fought the instinct and tried to keep a worried face. It was difficult when he wasn't actually worried.
"Naruto," stated Iruka, "Please perfom the Bunshin No Jutsu. Begin whenever your ready." Naruto placed his hands together, but purposely messed up his finger placement. 'This should do it,' he thought.
"Bunshin No Jutsu.' A poof of smoke later and body appeared on the ground. 'YES,' thought Naruto, in his head, though he arranged his face to appear shocked. The clone was dead looking with rips and tears in the clone. It was also deformed not to mention gave off a bad odor. 'Guess I overdid,' thought Naruto. "Good job brat, looks bad," chuckled the Kyuubi.
Meanwhile, Iruka's whole body twitched as he stared at the pitiful clone. Mizuki looked disappointed but hopeful towards the clone. Iruka pointed a finger at the door. "YOU FAIL," he shouted. Naruto burst into tears, though not ones of sorrow. He ran out of the room, shouting, "NOOO!"
After, Naruto was outside, Mizuki turned towards his superior. "Master Iruka…this is his third time and he did manage to basically conjure up his other self, even if it was a little flawed…"
Iruka interrupted, rapidly shaking his hand. "The answer is no, Mizuki," he said to his colleague, who looked slightly disappointed. "Every student is supposed to generate at least three bunshin. Naruto only made one and it was…well all due respect his performance doesn't merit a passing grade."
Mizuki nodded, knowing he could do nothing about this. However a devious plan began to hatch in his head. Maybe he 'could' make something out of this. He might as well try it, since he had nothing to lose…and everything to gain.
Outside, Naruto immediately made for the swing set, where he knew Mizuki would join him soon. While he appeared sad, he engaged in a conversation with Sasuke, who had finally made progress with the Sharingan.
"So," taunted Sasuke, "Did you pass, baka?" Naruto frowned while Kyuubi and Sasuke laughed in his head. "Shut up, Sasuke, maybe I'll just teach myself new techniques and not teach you." Sasuke shut up immediately, "No need for that Naruto, c'mon I was just joking." Naruto didn't reply as he had heard one of the students nearby.
"…Hey, isn't he the kid who--?" "Yeah," replied another, "that him. The only one who failed." The first laughed, "Imagine if they let someone like him become a shinobi. I mean think about what he is." The second held up her hand, as if she didn't want to hear it. "Don't even go there." The two girls walked away, leaving Naruto with some odd thoughts. He wasn't too unhappy. He was quite used to it by now, it was just the fact…he still didn't like it even though he knew what the future held for him.
He was interrupted when his new senses pinpointed Mizuki coming towards him. 'Perfect, he's here.' Naruto pretended to be sad, and not to notice and then took off in the direction towards his house. He knew Mizuki would follow. Eventually, he was stopped.
"Naruto." Naruto stopped and pretended to jump around in surprise. "Mizuki-Sensei," he spoke in a surprised tone. Unsuspecting, Mizuki led him to the roof of a house and decided he would talk to him. "You know, Naruto, Iruka-Sensei is a really serious guy. Did you know his parents died when he was young? So everything he's accomplished he's done by himself, with a lot of hard and discipline."
Naruto nearly smiled at the reminder of his sensei's past, but he simply replied with a, "What's that got to do with me?" "So you remind him of himself," said Mizuki, "He thinks he's helping you become strong. Naruto, try to give the guy a break…can't you understand where he's coming from. One lonely child to another."
"But I really wanted to graduate," protested Naruto, who couldn't think of anything else to say. Mizuki sighed. "Looks like I have no other choice. Let me tell you a secret I've been keeping for a long time." Naruto looked curious, though it was hard when a Kyuubi was telling you good job. "Huhh?"
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Lionheart: I hope everyone enjoys this chapter. I hope the length is satisfying. I promise next few will be longer, since we're in the actual storyline now.
Next Chapter: Pass! We're all Genin Now!