Lionheart: Alright, here's chapter 5. now we get to see Kakashi, Sasuke, Naruto fight. And plus there's a very interesting thing I put into this chapter regarding the fight, so it wont follow the storyline. Hope you like it.

Reviewers: Hmm, id hate to have disputes but in this case I have to agree id rather write about Naruto/Hinata then Naruto/kin.

But Naruto/Anko…hmm( XD just kidding)

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"blah" – Talk

'blah' – Thoughts

"blah" – Telepathic Talk

"Blah" – Inner Sakura

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Kakashi Sensei! Part 1: Naruto's Stand

Summary: The village of Konoha…located in one of the five great shinobi countries, fire country. In this village there are three Genin, Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto, who are ready to take their first step in becoming a real ninja. Meeting their Instructor.

To Naruto, it felt like forever before the door finally opened and a spiky, silver haired man poked his head through. A grayish mask covered his face, while his Konoha headband was slanted covering an eye. He wore the vest of the elite Jounin. The chalkboard eraser fell and landed on his head with a 'Thud.' There was an awkward silence as the four surveyed each other.

"AH, hahahaha," laughed Naruto pointing at Kakashi. I got him, he totally fell for it, ehehehe." Sakura looked up in embarrassment, clasping her hands together. "I'm sorry, sensei. I told him not to it it, but he didn't listen. I'd never do anything like that." In her head, Inner Sakura had her thumbs up, "Perfect Shot." Sasuke slapped his hand to his forehead, 'I can't believe he fell for it again…"

Kakashi walked further into the door, and the three Genin watched in silence. Well, they watched his foot, which…promptly stepped right over the hidden string that would trigger the kunai trap. Sasuke and Naruto gave each other blank stares.

"Damnit, Naruto, I told you to place the string a little higher." "Whatever, Sasuke, he just got lucky. And besides I put two strings down, he must have known it was there." "Bakas," muttered Kyuubi. "I told you it was a silly idea."

Meanwhile, Kakashi picked up the eraser, and kicked the string triggering the kunai trap. As Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto watched sadly, the kunai flew harmlessly into the now closed door.

"Hmm, how should I put this?" Naruto and Sasuke's eyes narrowed as they looked away from their sensei. They knew what was coming. "My first impression of this group…you're a bunch of idiots." Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura all sweat dropped. They looked down, away from Kakashi and at their feet, embarrassed. "Well, that was just my first impression. How about we go to the roof, and talk things over?"

Kakashi walked out, and coughed as he stepped over the hidden second string. Naruto felt his sensei's sarcasm in the cough. "Damn, that was too easy for him. I wonder how he knew, asked Naruto." "Bakas, I told you…even though he let himself be hit by that eraser, he is a Jounin. I'm sure he knew the string was there, well before he took his step into the room. And…plus, you brats are still inexperienced." "What are you talking about, we are both ANBU members…," stated Sasuke. Naruto nodded. "YEAH YEAH, what he said." "Baka," said Kyuubi and Sasuke with a sigh.

The Roof

"Alright then," began Kakashi, who sat on the railing. "Why don't you introduce yourselves…one at a time." "Introduce ourselves," asked Sakura, "Well…umm, what are we supposed to say." Kakashi shrugged, "Well, things you like…things you hate. Dreams for the future, hobbies, things like that," he finished crossing his arms. "How about you start first, sensei, I mean we hardly know you."

"Me," asked Kakashi, pointing to himself. He was mildly surprised, "Okay then, my name is Hatake Kakashi. Things I like and things I hate…well, I don't feel like telling you that." Sakura looked up in surprise, while Sasuke and Naruto exchanged a small look. Both snickered to themselves.

Kakashi continued with his introduction. "Let's see, my dreams for the future, hmm…never really thought about it. And my hobbies…well I have lots of hobbies." Sakura's eyes dropped, "Well, that was pointless," she whispered. "All he really told us was his name." Naruto nodded, "Uh-huh."

"Okay, your turn," said Kakashi, "you on the right…you first." "Believe it, I'm Naruto Uzumaki. I like instant ramen in a cup, and I really like the noodles Iruka got me at the Ichiraku noodle shop. I hate the three minutes you have to wait after you pour the boiling water into the cup." "Geez," murmured Kakashi, 'Does this kid think about anything else besides ramen.' "My hobbies…well mostly my hobbies are trying out different kinds of ramen and training to be a better shinobi. And my goal for the future…TO BECOME THE BEST HOKAGE IN KONOHA. And then, the whole village will stop disrespecting me and start treating me like I'm somebody."

Kakashi's eyebrows went up for a second. 'Well…he's grown up in a very interesting way.' "Alright, next." Sakura smiled happily as she spoke, "I'm Sakura Haruno. What I like…umm, I mean the person I like," she said while blushing the whole time, "is…" Sakura paused to stare at Sasuke, who paid her no attention, though he silently yelled at Naruto for no reason. "Well, my hobbies are...mm," she paused again to look at Sasuke. "My dream for the future…mmm." Her squeal this time was the loudest as her blush deepened and she squirmed in her seat.

Kakashi sweat dropped, 'It seems young girls these days care more about boys then Ninjutsu,' he thought with a sigh. "Okay…and what do you hate?" Sakura looked up, her blush gone. "NARUTO," she yelled. Naruto fell down in his seat, fuming. 'ACK,' he thought. Kakashi frowned slightly. "Okay…and you last," Kakashi said, indicating towards Sasuke.

Sasuke looked up and took in his sensei. 'Hmph, stupid sensei,' he thought. "My name is Sasuke Uchiha. I hate a lot of things, and I don't particular like anything." Sakura looked down at this particular statement. "I have no dreams…that's just a word," continued Sasuke, coldly, "Instead, I have two goals. The first is to restore my clan. And the second…" Kakashi straightened slightly, thinking about Itachi Uchiha. He assumed Sasuke would talk about him. "I will train until I defeat my eternal rival…a guy I consider almost to be my brother." Kakashi really straightened this time. He did not know Sasuke had anyone who was close to him, and assuming from his words he had an idea who this close person may be.

Sakura on the other hand had her mouth wide open, bursting with ideas. 'Sasuke is soo hot.' Maybe she could use this mysterious person to get Sasuke to like her. "Hey, Sasuke, didn't know you and I were that close," joked Naruto. Sasuke froze and slowly turned to Naruto with a death glare. "Brat, I didn't know you were gay…crap, I have a gay host." "I'M NOT GAY," shouted Naruto.

Kakashi, who stood up, and said, "Well, good," interrupted him. "You're each unique, and you have your own ideas. We'll have our first mission tomorrow." Naruto and Sasuke exchanged a glance. "What kind of mission sensei," asked Naruto. "Well. It's a task that the four of us will do together." "What will we do," asked Sasuke. Kakashi paused before answering.

"A survival exercise," he answered vaguely. Naruto and Sasuke pretended to act surprised. "What, a survival exercise," complained Naruto. Sakura agreed with him for the first time. "I thought we were supposed to have a mission, not more practice stuff. We already did this at the academy, that's how we got here." "This isn't like your previous training," said Kakashi. "What kind of training is it then," questioned Naruto. Kakashi began to laugh softly.

"I hate it when he does that," said Naruto. "Haha, brat," stated Kyuubi. "You guys are both bakas," stated, Sasuke. "Shut up," said Kyuubi and Naruto at the same time. Sasuke laughed silently at them, while remaining in his 'Sasuke position,' as Naruto called it.

Meanwhile, Sakura, who was surprised by Kakashi asked, "Wait, that was a normal question. Why are you laughing?" "Hehe, well, if I tell you the answer, you're not going to like it, hehehe." "Wha," wondered Naruto. A shadow grew over Kakashi's face. "Alright, I'll tell you. Of the twenty-seven graduates, who actually made it here, only nine will be accepted as Genin. The other eighteen will be weeded out and sent back to the academy. In other words this is a make it or break it pass-fail test. And the chance you'll fail is at least sixty-six percent."

Sakura jumped in surprise, while Naruto and Sasuke silently reminisced about old times. "Wow, Sasuke, he sounds tougher than last time." "Hn, he's saying the exact same thing." "Brats, STOP! Kakashi is looking suspiciously at you two," interrupted Kyuubi. The two instantly stopped their conversation and tried to appear mildly annoyed. Kakashi seemed to buy their act, for he said, "See, didn't I tell you that you wouldn't like it." "It's CRAZY, believe it," shouted Naruto. Kakashi's eyes narrowed slightly. "I agree," interrupted Sakura, "We worked hard to get here. What's the point of the graduation test if we have to go through this?" Kakashi nodded his head.

"Good question. That test was just to select the few who had the potential to become Genin. Or not," said Kakashi as an after thought. "How lame," spoke Sasuke for the first time, since his small introduction. "YEAH, believe it." "Too bad," said Kakashi, "that's just the way it is. I decide whether you pass or fail. Be at the designated training spot at five A.M. Bring your ninja gear."

"What a guy," mumbled Naruto. "Kakashi is starting to get on my nerves," said Sasuke, twitching slightly. "Brats, what are you complaining about. This should be easy, considering you know what to do. It's plan C right?" "Yeah," replied Naruto and Sasuke. (A/N: Plan C will be explained later)

Meanwhile, Sakura trembled in small fear. 'If I fail, I'll be separated from Sasuke. I can't fail…this is a trial of love.' "Anyway," continued Kakashi, "you're dismissed. Oh…and tomorrow you'd better skip breakfast, or you'll puke." He then jumped lazily to another roof nearby.

"I'm definitely going to have to disobey that rule," stated Naruto. "No, brat, you will do exactly as he says. No food for you unless you get a bell. Same goes for you, Sasuke," said Kyuubi. Sasuke's eyes narrowed. "You've just become number one on my death list." "I'd love to see you try, brat," replied Kyuubi. Sasuke growled, realizing he could do nothing before leaving the group. Naruto left next, leaving Sakura by herself. 'Oh…Sasuke's run off again,' she thought, sadly.

Next Morning

The sun slowly began to rise in the east signaling the arrival of dawn. A lone girls stood by three posts, staring at her watch. She was waiting for her teammates and her sensei, Kakashi. They were all supposed to be their already, it was already well after five. And she was starting to get pissed. 'If this is a guy thing,' she thought. She didn't have to finish her thought as Sasuke and Naruto appeared out of the trees nearby.

Her first yell was, "SASUKE, you're here!" She then noticed he was with Naruto and the two seemed to be engaged in a heated argument. When she got close enough to hear she heard Naruto say, "Well, maybe if you taught me better, it would be easier to …" Naruto stopped seeing Sakura. He turned deep red. Sasuke noticed too and mentally thought, 'Oh damn.' "Good luck getting out of this one, brats," snickered Kyuubi.

Sasuke cleared his throat as Sakura looked at them suspiciously. "Hey, Sakura, Naruto was being stupid, you want to take a walk?" All suspicions gone, Sakura jumped up and down, dragging Sasuke back towards the bushes. "Of course, Sasuke, I mean since Kakashi isn't here yet…hehehe." The Uchiha instantly regretted his choice. He turned to Naruto for help as he was marched away. Naruto couldn't help but wave sadly to infuriate him.

Meanwhile, Naruto was left alone. He sat down and rested on the grass, while staring into the sky. 'My second chance…and this time I can show Kakashi sensei just how great I am. I wonder what he'll think…when he sees me take a bell?' "Heh, hey brat, you might be a decent host after all." "Of course, what do you expect."? "Hehe, well, then, I'll look forward to seeing you fight Kakashi. Oh, and to start, you have to wear the weights." "Damn, fox," muttered Naruto. "I heard that, brat."

Naruto laughed and promptly fell asleep. He dreamed, about sitting on top of a surprised Kakashi, with both bells in his hand.

Two Hours Later

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura stood together as they watched their sensei get closer. Naruto had woken up thirty minutes ago, and Sasuke had run out of the forest soon after, blushing like crazy, with an ecstatic Sakura chasing after him. All three stared angrily at their sensei when he was in earshot.

"Morning, everyone, ready for your first day?" "You're late," shouted Naruto and Sakura. Kakashi shrugged, "Well, you see…there was this black cat that blocked my path. So I had to take the long way around," he said cheerfully. Naruto nearly broke out laughing. He had forgotten how insanely dumb his sensei's excuses were. He and Sasuke satisfied themselves with a smirk, while Sakura shouted, "LIAR!" Ignoring her, Kakashi walked towards a tree stump. "Well, then, let's get started.

The three Genin watched carefully as Kakashi set down a timer. "Here we go…it's set for noon," he said while pressing down the button. Kakashi then turned back holding out two silver bells. "You're assignment is simple, you just have to takes these bells from me. That's all there is to it." Kakashi jingled them as if taunting the three Genin. "If you can't get them by noon, you go without lunch. You'll be tied to those three posts, and watch while I eat my lunch in front of you." Naruto couldn't help but growl at this statement.

'So that's why he told us not to eat breakfast, just to make it harder on us.' murmured a sad Sakura. She suddenly noticed something. "Wait a minute, there's three of us, how comes there's only two bells?" Kakashi grinned under his mask and chuckled. "Well, that way, one of you will end up tied to the post and ultimately failing to complete the mission." Kakashi jingled the bells again, "That one goes back to the academy."

Sasuke and Naruto exchanged irritated looks. They wanted to have started hours ago. Kakashi was only infuriating them with his talks. Luckily for them, Kakashi thought they were irritated with the assignment, not him. "Well, before you get too worried, all three of you could flunk out too. Anyway, you can use any weapon, including shuriken. If you're not prepared to kill me, you won't take the bells." Kakashi caught the bells with a satisfying jingle and tied them to his belt.

"Wait a minute, isn't that dangerous," asked Sakura. "Those weapons can be deadly sensei," she protested. "HAHA, yeah especially since he couldn't dodge an eraser," laughed Naruto. Kakashi calmly turned, "You know, class clowns are usually the weakest link. You can safely ignore them, low scores, pretty much losers." Naruto stopped laughing while Sakura snickered, and Sasuke grinned. "Loser," he said. "That's why you keep your mouth shut brat," added Kyuubi.

"Whatever," said Naruto, looking away. "Now, when I say go, you can begin." Naruto took his opportunity to start the plan. He quickly dodged rolled and drew a kunai, purposefully twirling it. He then charged, yelling, but Kakashi got behind him. 'Wow, that was fast,' thought Naruto. Kakashi sighed, "Don't be in such a hurry, I didn't say go yet." As Naruto moaned in fury, Sakura backed away. 'Whoa, he's so fast, I didn't even see him move.'

"Naruto, Kyuubi, was that Shunshin No Jutsu?" "No clue," said Kyuubi cheerfully. "Might be, but we'll see, you guys find some good spots to hide, I'll get both bells." "HA, we'll see," said Sasuke.

Kakashi continued speaking, "However, you did charge at me with the full intention of destroying me, so…how can I say this? I'm actually starting to like you guys." All three Genin grinned. "Get ready then. And…Start." Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura all leapt away out of sight, while Kakashi closed his eyes to give them a hiding advantage. 'This will be fun,' he thought.

Hokage's House

Iruka and the Hokage quietly sat a table. They both drank tea and looked at each other, b
oth wishing the other would start the conversation. "Iruka," began the Hokage, "what did you wish to see me about? I don't think you came to visit just to drink tea and chat. Is it Naruto?"

Iruka folded his hands together across his chest. "Yes…it is about Naruto," he said before pausing. "Well, Naruto has been assigned to squad seven. The jounin assigned to his squad, just how tough a trainer is he?" "Kakashi, you mean? You are concerned about," the Hokage stated. Iruka nodded, "I am. I heard a rumor about his…well…his training methods."

The Hokage rummaged through his cloak and brought out a book. He handed it to Iruka who asked, "What's this?" Iruka was certain a shadow passed over the Hokage's eyes, but it was brief. "This book contains all the trainees Kakashi has ever had, those who failed and those who passed." Iruka took the book, his fingers trembling. Opening it, he stared at the logs and accounts. His eyes widened after a moment or two. "No…this is…this is…"

Training Ground

Kakashi stood alone on the training grounds, a flat surface that extended north to west. To the east there was a large river, and to the west, woods, that grew parallel to the flat ground. He was apparently alone.

'Ninja must conceal their movements and hide effectively. Well…at least they understand that. They are hidden well,' thought Kakashi rubbing his neck. He suddenly detected a presence. It was Naruto, whom he guessed decided to go one-to-one instead of hiding. Meanwhile, Sasuke and Sakura carefully hid in the bushes watching the scene that was about to unfold. "Alright, baka, try not to screw up," said Sasuke. "It's ready, Sasuke, don't ready, everything is going according to plan…so far."

Naruto shut them up and then turned all his focus to Kakashi. "Hey, Sensei, you and me right now. Fair and Square…let's go." Kakashi sweat dropped, "You know…compared to the others, you're a little weird." "HA, sensei, the only thing weird here is your hair cut. Besides you really shouldn't underestimate me, it could prove bad for you," said Naruto, suddenly charging.

Kakashi easily read Naruto's movements and sighed inwardly. He reached into his bag, noting how fast he had to resort to this. Naruto stopped, and inwardly grinned. "Shinobi battle techniques…part one. Taijutsu, the physical art." "Hn," grumbled Naruto. Kakashi soon pulled out his famous book, Icha Icha Tactics. (Come Come Paradise (Perverted Book))

Naruto almost snickered. "What the?" Kakashi stood there, reading, "Make your move, what are you waiting for." "Why are you reading that book, sensei," asked Naruto, stalling. His plan was almost ready. "Why," repeated Kakashi, "Well, to find out what happens in the story of course. Don't let it bother you, with your weak attacks, it doesn't matter if I'm reading or…whatever." "Well, Sensei, you're going to find out that you just made a bad mistake. And since we're on the subject of Taijutsu…" Naruto stopped with a smile. Kakashi didn't look up, but he carefully watched Naruto's movements, knowing that something was up. He was mildly surprised when Naruto disappeared, 'Huh, is he going to hide now?' He was interrupted by, "KONOHA SENPU."

"What," whispered Kakashi. He looked down as Naruto's swift kick knocked him into the air. His book flew out of his hand, and Naruto appeared behind him, using Kage Buyo. 'Where did Naruto learn that?' Naruto grabbed Kakashi and forcefully threw him onto the ground. Kakashi disappeared in a puff of smoke as a log appeared in the ground. 'Wow, that was a fast replacement jutsu,' thought Naruto, who had seen it just a second too late.

"Damnit, Naruto, you messed up." "I know, Sasuke, but I almost got it, give me another go." "Let him, Sasuke," said Kyuubi, "One more try Naruto."

Meanwhile, Sakura stared impressed at Naruto's abilities. He had managed to knock Kakashi into the air with a blindingly fast jutsu. From a tree branch, Kakashi panted as he touched the area where he had been hit. He wasn't expecting Naruto to be so strong. 'He had deliberately made himself look weak to lower my expectations,' thought Kakashi. Kakashi peered out and saw Naruto looking back and forth. He soon saw an opening.

Naruto saw Kakashi in his branch but decided to play weak again. He looked around aimlessly and soon found himself trapped. 'Now,' he thought. Kakashi did a hand sign that looked suspiciously to Sakura like the tiger sign. "Watch out Naruto, behind you. Get out of there." Naruto turned, but Kakashi said, "Too late, Naruto, you really should watch out behind you. Konoha Secret Technique: Sennen Goroshi." (1,000 years of death). Kakashi poked his fingers sending Naruto high into the air. He smiled as he watched it head towards the river. As he turned he heard a 'poof.' That meant one thing. 'Oh no, it was a clone.'

Kakashi turned and saw the real Naruto doing fast hand signs. "Doton: Yomi Numa." (Swamp of the Underworld). Immediately, the area Kakashi stood in turned into a slippery swampy terrain area. 'WHAT, but that's an A-rank jutsu. No way Naruto could do that, even if he was taught. He can't possibly have the chakra.' Kakashi had no time to think as Naruto charged. 'What a kid.'

Kakashi jumped, nearly tripping and quickly did his replacement jutsu. He was impressed when he saw Naruto break the Konoha Reppu to trip the clone Kakashi. He then followed and grabbed the fake Kakashi. 'Incredible, even the boy's strategy is flawless, could this be Sasuke's doing? But even…so." While Kakashi pondered Naruto's strength, Sakura had dreams about Sasuke. "I never knew Sasuke knew so many cool jutsu. And so nice…he even taught them to Naruto," she said to herself, remembering their argument in the morning.

Naruto dispelled his jutsu and all the clones disappeared. The Kakashi clone also disappeared seeing as Kakashi had transformed one of Naruto's clones to look like himself.

"Come out, Sensei, I thought we were fighting one on one." Naruto stopped. "Oh, damn." "Sennen Goroshi." This time, Naruto really did go flying into the lake. He landed with a satisfying splash to Kakashi. "Great," said Kakashi pulling out his book, "Now, where was I?" Two shuriken flew out of the water, which he easily caught. 'Looks like Naruto is losing focus,' noted Kakashi to himself. "That had to hurt," said Sakura to herself, "But he's a jounin, we can't possibly match his strength.

"Kyuubi, Naruto is getting careless. Can I try now?" "Fine, brat, Naruto you hear?" "Whatever, just give me one more punch, and I swear I'll screw up or something." Sasuke sighed. 'Whatever,' he thought.

Hokage and Iruka

"This can't be. This is worse than the rumors," exclaimed Iruka. The Hokage sighed. "Kakashi's test may be a bit more difficult than the others." "A bit more difficult," asked Iruka, skeptically. "Not a single student has ever passed his test."

"That's true," replied the Hokage. "They all tried, but none of them could live up to Kakashi's standards. So they were all…eliminated."

Training Field

Naruto crawled out of the river panting for breath. Kakashi stood some feet away, reading. He could tell Naruto was no longer a threat. "What are you doing now, Naruto? You know you need a bell by noon, so you'd better hurry." "I know…I know…you told us that already." Kakashi eyed Naruto a decided to taunt him, "You know, you look kind of wobbly for a guy who's wants to become Hokage." "Well…whose fault is that? You told us not to eat breakfast, so how can I fight when I'm starving to death."

Sasuke sweat dropped. This baka was wasting his time. Sasuke then felt his stomach grumble. "Then again, I'm hungry too." It was even worse for Sakura. "Forget this…I didn't even have dinner last night. A really bad idea to go on a diet," she mumbled.

Naruto stared after his retreating sensei and made a last ditch effort. "HERE I COME SENSEI. I will get that bell and become a ninja. Let me show you one of my favorite jutsus. Kakashi turned as seven shadow clones leapt from the water after him. He smiled. "Kage Bunshin, one of the legendary sealed techniques. I heard he defeated Mizuki with it." Meanwhile Sakura stared in amazement at the clones. "Those are real…not illusions…real...seven real clones, that's amazing Naruto,' she thought to herself.

"Impressive jutsu, Naruto, but you won't be able to beat me with it." Kakashi drew some kunai and made to throw them, when he felt hands from behind him. "Huh, what!" A Naruto had snuck around the him grabbed him from behind. "Didn't you say not to let your opponent get behind you sensei? Good advice." The lead Naruto leapt and threw a punch at a wide-eyed Kakashi, while the other clones immobilized Kakashi's arms and legs. The blow was solid and Kakashi went flying. But it wasn't Kakashi…it was a Naruto clone. Naruto landed nearby furious with himself. 'Damnit, I was too slow to prevent that from happening.' "Kawarimi No Jutsu…," whispered Sakura. (Replacement)

Naruto dispelled the jutsu and then sat down, exhausted. An amused Kakashi watched behind a tree and decided to play his little trick.

A shiny light caught Naruto's eye and…a bell. He saw it…right there under the tree. Naruto, oblivious to all traps dove for it."He dropped a bell," chanted Naruto, happily. "BAKA NO. WAIT, NARUTO," shouted both the Kyuubi and Sasuke. It was too late; Naruto was trapped and hung upside down by a rope. "AHHH," he shouted. "Got ya," whispered Kakashi.

"Finally, its my move," said Sasuke, with a grin.

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To Be Continued

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Lionheart: Well round two with Kakashi next time…on back to the beginning.