Note: I don't own Naruto.

Another Note: There will be new powers as the story progresses, I'm afraid it could possibly get a bit Dragon ball z-ish. Let me know if that's ok.

Yet another note: I know what I am doing is no masterpiece, that is why I need feed back to improve , whether it be good or bad.

One more note: As I progress through the story some might accuse me of just flat out making Naruto and Hinata too powerful. I will do my best not to make that the case. But you gotta let me know.

Note: A certain character will begin to develop what I have come to call The Vegeta complex. Guess which one.

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The students took their seats. Three Jonin began handing out tests.

"Now for those of you, who are taking the exam for the first time. There are nine problems on the sheet being handed out to you. There will be a tenth question at the end of the time limit. For those of you who have taken this exam with me before….Don't be a smartass!" Ibiki said.

As the instructor explained the rules most of last years participants stayed pretty calm while the newbies were sweating bullets.

"Blah blah blah , get on with it you old fart." Naruto thought to himself.

" You may begin the test now! Said the instructor.

"Ok, I know this won't matter but let me check out the test just for kicks."

Naruto looked at the exam. When suddenly a kunai was thrown at the table two rows behind him. Number 84 Fail! Number 67 and 48 Fail!

"Jeez, already?" Naruto thought not breaking his focus on his test.

"Hey, there are a few Tai-jutsu questions on here! And look one on shadow clones. Let me give these a try!" Naruto thought.

Naruto smiled as he took his pencil to the paper. Meanwhile hearing the sounds of instructors yelling numbers and the word "Fail!"

"Ok, I think it's right. I'll ask afterwards. I hope Hinata-chan and Kiba are holding up." Naruto thought.

Meanwhile Hinata and Kiba seemed to by holding their own just fine. However in the back row, Neji focused his attention at Naruto.

" Arrogant little prick." Neji thought.

Sakura seemed to be speeding right through the test, just to get it out of the way. Many of the new genin were tearing up and scratching away at their heads trying to figure out the exam.

Hinata noticed this. "Oh, poor guys." She thought.

After the time limit expired the teacher stopped the exam.

"Ok, now for the tenth question. But here are the rules to answering the tenth question. You at this point may choose whether or not to answer the tenth question….." as the instructor went on Naruto turned around because he felt somebody was watching him. Sure enough Neji was there staring a hole through Naruto. The two proud genin locked eyes. But while Neji had a very serious demeanor on his face, Naruto was cracking a smile and gave a peace sign.

"You bastard." Neji thought to himself. "Think you can take me lightly now, just because you just managed to defeat me last time?"

((((((((Flashback))))))))))

Neji is sparring with Hiashi. Ever since he had lost to Naruto. Hiashi along with the rest of the clan had decided to train him in some of the Hyuuga's most sacred arts. Neji excelled beautifully. He had even begun to improve his shadow clone jutsu to counter Nauto's. He was without a doubt one of the strongest Hyuugas to ever live. Hiashi could not be any prouder if Neji were his own son.

"Neji…" Hiashi started. "You come from a strong bloodline of the Hyuuga clan. Your skills cannot be matched. I guarantee you if you face Naruto Uzumaki again you will no doubt be victorious."

The words inspired Neji to continue training hard. Inside, Neji was humiliated by the loss. Though from a side branch, he was a Hyuuga, one of the most powerful and most prestigious clans of the Land of the Hidden Leaf. Yet he was defeated by none other than a piece of street trash. The village idiot. After the loss, some skeptics had begun to question the strength of the Hyuuga house. Neji vowed that he would defeat Naruto and restore his honor.

(((((((End Flashback))))))))

Neji continued his stare with Naruto.

"You two!" Ibiki said. Neji and Naruto snapped their attention to him.

"Your eyes should be focused up here! Do that again and you both fail!"

Naruto, not wanting to get his ass kicked by his team quickly complied.

"Holy crap that was close!" Naruto thought.

"Now then, for those of you who wish to answer the tenth question you may stay, for those of you who do not wish to, you may leave, and better luck next exam." Ibiki said

Then, about ¼ of the genin got up and left. As a few moments went by, a few more got up and left. Most of last years participants including the rookie 9 remained.

" I should have come up with something fresh this year." Ibiki thought. "Very well, you all pass the first exam." Naruto looked to Hinata and smiled. She smiled back.

The Next Day…..

All the genin were just outside the forest of death. Naruto was just coming back out after a trip to the bathroom.

"Try your best not to let this team down to Naruto." Sakura said behind Naruto.

Naruto stood still for a moment not facing Sakura. He clenched his fist then continued towards his team, not responding to Sakura's comment.

" Heh, we are so gonna take this!" Kiba grinned as Naruto walked over.

Naruto grinned similarly to Kiba in agreement. Then Naruto looked to Hinata noticing she was looking at the ground shyly. He put his hand on her shoulder.

"You ok?" Naruto asked. Hinata nodded yes, but Naruto thought she was just feeling the pressure of the exam. He decided to offer some words of encouragement.

"Hey look Hinata-chan, you worked hard to get here, and to be the ninja you are. I'm relieved to be on your team. Most of these guys don't stand a chance against you." Naruto said.

After being swooned by his touching words. Hinata rose her head up and was now full of ambition. The three genin smiled at eachother knowing that they will make it through this obstacle.

"You seem to think quite highly of yourselves the way you're all grinning like idiots." Said a voice from behind them.

As they faced him it was none other than the new team Gai. Consisting of Neji, Lee and Sakura. Neji looked on at the competition .

"How appropriate that they put all the misfits on the same team." As Neji was talking Naruto, Kiba and Hinata noticed something right away about him. While as Hinata looked down embarrassed for her cousin, Naruto ,Kiba and Akamaru began to chuckle.

"Do you think this is funny? Do not take me lightly or I guarantee you , you'll die." Regardless of Neji's threat Naruto's team continued their chuckling. Naruto was in fact biting his lip to keep from laughing harder.

"Um..Neji" Hinata started. But Neji cut her off.

"Shut up, I need not listen to anything you have to say."

"but Neji…" Hinata continued.

"Be quiet Hinata. Anyway there are no openings in my style like before. "

That comment made Kiba almost burst out laughing as he grabbed Naruto's shoulder hitting his fist against his arm. Due to their infectious laughter, Hinata even cracked a smile though with flush red cheeks. She put her hand to her mouth trying to hide it. Team Gai were now curious as to what they were laughing at.

" Fine, you want to act like jackasses go ahead! We'll see who will be laughing at the end of this exam."

Neji said with spite in his voice. As team Gai walked away Sakura continued to give Naruto a spiteful look. However Naruto and the others were still laughing as they were walking away. Unable to take the suspense Neji turned around.

"What the hell are you laughing at?" Neji said.

"We're laughing 'cuz your fly's open, "genius!" Naruto shouted pointing at Neji.

Neji looked down to see that his fly was in fact open. A flush of red came on his face. Lee noticing this bit his bottom lip to keep from laughing. Neji zipped it up in embarrassment.

"You are all so dead." Neji thought to himself before walking away.

As he did Sakura looked at Naruto. "Naruto, just as immature as ever." She thought.

"Listen up!" Anko said. " Each team has their scroll. To pass this part of the exam you must reach the tower with both an Earth scroll and a Heaven scroll. Oh and one more thing… Just don't die!"

"Well she's certainly gotten cheerier this past year" Temari said sarcastically. Temari was wearing basically the same outfit she wore last year, however it was now black instead of white. Kankaru was also wearing the same outfit except without the hooded part. Exposing his now longer brown hair.

"Ready, the second part begins…" Anko started. Naruto and Hinata nodded to each other. "..Now!" as soon as the gates opened Naruto and Hinata moved at a speed so fast it kicked up dust, leaving everyone in shock of how fast they were. Neji however smirked and bolted off after them just as fast .

"Hey Naruto, Hinata jeez wait for me!" Kiba said running and jumping to the first tree. The race through the Forest of Death had begun.

Next time

Hinata: Oh Naruto-kun, we should wait for Kiba-kun.

Kiba: Don't worry, I'm already here, no way are you guys gonna get slowed down 'cuz of me.

Naruto: Next time , Powerful foes! The competition heats up!