Haarii-chan: Hey everyone! Um, how are y'all? I noticed that my grammar for the last chapter was kinda (majorly) off, but thanks for telling me; I'll try harder next time. Thanks for the reviews and the criticism . . . ugh, that left a bad taste in my mouth . . . Anyway, I know that the title is a little fucked up, but come-on; I finished the chapter at, like, 4:00 a.m. and wasn't caring one way or another. Give me a break. Questions will be answered at the end of the chapter if I feel like it my darlings. I hope y'all enjoy it. (If you guys can't tell, I'm from the sovereign Republic of Texas. Take that, ya suckers!)

Minato-kun: It's okay Haarii-chan. You've only studied Japanese for a little while now. Don't get too upset!!

Haarii-chan: Thanks Minato-kun. Okay, here's the next chapter. Enjoy!!

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto/Shippuden. I own my ideas, and give credit to any form(s) of inspiration. Arigatou.

(BTW, i'm sorry i can't get the link for the masks, but look up Sariachan_KokiriLeaf on deviantart.

sorry for the faulty link. )

"Talking"

'thinking'

Flashback no Jutsu!!

Voice talking inside the head (aka Minato, etc)

"Bijuu talking"

Time skip

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Naruto and Hinata arrived at training ground twenty-nine right as five o'clock clicked on Jiraiya's timepiece. The Gama Sennin looked over the two 'Genin' with a practiced eye, trying to find any and all flaws in their genjutsu's. Finding none, he smirked and clapped once in appreciation.

"Excellent job gaki: your techniques are flawless. Now, do you both know what will be happening in a few weeks time?" Jiraiya questioned the pair. Both nodded in affirmation and answered as one.

"Hai Jiraiya-sensei: the Chuunin Exams." Naruto then spoke out.

"And you will be our Jounin sensei. But I have a question: who is our third member?" The white haired Sannin chuckled.

"I have a question first Kitsu." Naruto stiffened slightly at the name but nodded for his Master to continue. "Can you summon Minato yet? And if so, how long can you maintain his form in this world and will he be able to function at his previous level? I need to have a capable third member."

'Tell Jiraiya-sensei that I am able to be summoned and can function perfectly fine. You can also maintain my form with Kyuubi-sama's help. I think my limit is two months; then, you'll have to rest for a week before you summon me again.'

Kitsu relayed his father's message and watched as the Sennin's eyes lit up.

"Summon Minato gaki. I need for the three of you to start team training immediately." The blonde boy complied, biting his thumb and performing the necessary seals as he slammed his palm and shouted,

"Kuchiyose no Jutsu!" Immediately, a plume of smoke surrounded Naruto and Minato Namikaze stood before the trio.

"Excellent job Naru-chan! Alright, you guys ready to kick some serious ass? Because I am!"

"Otousan, hedge first," his son said, restraining himself from tackling the man before him and hiding him from any wandering eyes. Minato adopted his thoughtful pose and asked,

"Well, what should I look like?"

"Like Naruto-kun but with red hair, your normal eye color, and no whisker birthmarks," Hinata suggested. Minato obviously loved the idea of playing his son's twin and hedged immediately.

"It's nice to meet you. My name is Hinode Uzumaki and I'm twelve years old. I was born in Konohagakure no Sato, along with my twin brother, Naruto. Shortly after birth, I was taken away from Konoha and was raised in Iwagakure no Sato. Jiraiya-sensei brought me back and I was reunited with my otouto. I like my otouto, ramen, training, Jiraiya-sensei, foxes and toads, Hinata-hime, and Konoha. I dislike people who are late, those of the Uchiha clan who steal others techniques, and people who don't like my otouto. My hobbies are pulling pranks, getting stronger through hard work, and studying. My dream is to become the top advisor to my otouto when he becomes Hokage, and, if by some slight chance he fails, not that he will, I will fulfill his dream for him."

"That was perfect. Your story is brilliant. Now, Hinata-chan, why don't you introduce yourself to Hinode-kun?"

"My name is Hinata Hyuuga. I am also twelve years old and I was also born in Konohagakure no Sato. I like Naruto-kun, Hinode-kun, Jiraiya-sensei, medical Jutsu, foxes and falcons, my little sister Hanabi-chan, training, and Konoha. I dislike my clan's laws against the branch family, those who don't look underneath the underneath, most of the Uchiha clan, fan girls who only focus on boys and not their shinobi careers, and those who think gentleness is a weakness. My hobbies are being with Naruto-kun and Hinode-kun, training to be stronger, pulling pranks, cooking, reading, drawing, and incorporating my family's taijutsu style with water techniques. My dream is to marry Naruto-kun, have a family, and be a medical-slash-combat specialist better known in history than Senju Tsunade-sama."

Naruto blinked, puzzled at the 'pulling pranks' comment.

"What? You think I don't? I have been hanging out with you for a while now Naruto-kun. You should know better." Jiraiya rolled his eyes, but praised the pale eyed beauty.

"Great job Hinata-chan. Alright gaki, you're up."

"My name is Naruto Uzumaki and like the rest of you I was born in Konohagakure no Sato. I am also twelve years old. I like a clean living space, Hinata-chan, my oniisan, Jiraiya-sensei, foxes and toads, creating new Jutsu, training to get stronger, Konoha, and studying to be Hokage. Oh, and ramen every now and then. I dislike the Uchiha clan, tardiness, snakes, sensei who don't teach everyone, those who don't look underneath the underneath, fan girls, and those who hate me without even knowing me. My hobbies are training, being with oniisan and Hinata-hime, pulling pranks, learning new techniques and improving old ones, cleaning, and being with my friends. My dream that will come to pass is I will become Hokage with Hinata-hime and oniisan at my side."

"Well, you all officially know each other and you all know who I am. Now, we shall be training every morning from five a.m. until seven a.m. on teamwork, seven-fifteen a.m. until nine-forty-five a.m. on projectile training, ten a.m. until twelve p.m. on taijutsu, twelve-thirty p.m. until one-thirty p.m. on fuuinjutsu, one-forty-five p.m. until five p.m. on kenjutsu, six p.m. until six-thirty p.m. on genjutsu, and from seven p.m. until I say so, you will work on ninjutsu. When you each get home, I expect you all to meditate for at least two hours before bed. Do you have any questions?"

"No Jiraiya-sensei," the trio called back in unison. He smirked evilly.

"Then let the torture begin."

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Two weeks have passed since Team Gama began their training together. Naruto and Hinata improved greatly, as did Hinode. All three worked together perfectly, no matter who played leader, however, Naruto and Hinode both agreed that Hinata was the best. Jiraiya also agreed and appointed Hinata as team leader. After every training session, the tired Genin would have Jiraiya treat them to real food, not just ramen, and walk home together.

Hiashi was 'impressed' that Jiraiya of the Sannin wanted a 'failure' such as Hinata and encouraged her never to disappoint him and to be a strong heiress. He was glad that her confidence had soared (me: he knows about the genjutsu) and the annoying stutter had finally abandoned her speech patterns.

"Uzumaki-kun, a word if you please," he called to the blonde jinchuuriki one evening. Naruto followed Hiashi, listening to everything the elder said. "I am proud of Hinata's great leaps forward. Had I known this would happen, the both of you would have been on each other's team from the beginning. Make sure she does her best and trains hard. The clan elders dearly wish for our heir to be one of the first Chuunin promoted this year. Am I clear?"

"Crystal clear, Hiashi-sama. We will not let you down. Hinata-hime will definitely promote . . . not that she really needs it," he added in a soft whisper that only Hiashi could hear.

"Very well, you are dismissed. Have a pleasant evening Uzumaki-kun. And give your 'brother' my best wishes and regards if you please." Naruto caught on quickly and stared in mock horror, only to see the stoic leader of the Hyuuga clan wink and walk off.

'Well, that was scary . . . then again, Otousan and Hiashi-sama are in-laws.' He shrugged the comment away and returned to his 'twin's' side.

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Two days before the Chuunin Exams, Hinode, Naruto, and Hinata were all headed to a nearby clothing and weapon store when they heard a large scream and a pitiful sound that was not unlike a dying manatee. Naruto rushed to the area, followed closely by Hinode and Hinata. A teen in a black pajama-like cat suit and purple make-up was holding a small child up by his overly large scarf. Sakura was watching in terror, screaming to the older girl behind the pajama boy to let the boy go.

"Have mercy on that poor creature and the rest of our ears!" the blonde begged. The older boy only raised an eyebrow before cocking back his fist and releasing it quickly at the child's face. Hinode blurred, pulling the child away and gripping the oncoming fist, while Naruto slipped a three-pronged kunai against his enemy's neck.

"What the . . . Temari! Get these brats off me!" Pajama-boy cried as he tried to pull Naruto's hand away from his neck and regain his arm from Hinode. Neither boy budged, but glared harder, releasing a relatively small amount of killing intent for them. Sakura and the child passed out and the attacker began to sweat heavily.

"Sorry Kankuro, but I'm occupied at the moment . . ." the blonde girl, Temari, managed to get out. Hinata had her tanto dangerously close to Temari's throat and had pinned her hands behind her back.

"We suggest you learn to respect the citizens of our village if you three plan on leaving here alive. That means coming out of the tree and helping your teammates if you want to continue these exams," Hinode and Naruto hissed, each tossing a kunai toward a particular tree branch. Sand exploded and blocked the knives before they got too far.

"It would seem that Konoha has been hiding some exceptional shinobi from the rest of the world," a soft yet crazed voice sounded as a red haired boy with teal eyes surrounded by dark circles and the kanji for love tattooed to his forehead appeared. This boy was dressed in the normal clothes for the desert, tans and browns, and had a large gourd tied to his back.

"Ga . . . Gaara! I—" Kankuro tried before a glare silenced him.

"You are a disgrace to Sunagakure no Sato. Be silent or I will kill you where you stand," the red head growled, prompting Kankuro to shut his trap. Gaara shifted his gaze to the three shinobi who had forced his siblings into such a compromising position within a couple of seconds. "Please forgive my siblings. They seem to forget their place," he said with an icy glare. "I am called Sabaku no Gaara. What are you called?"

"I am—" Naruto was cut off as Sasuke jumped out of a tree and spoke with total arrogance.

"I am Uchiha Sasuke." Gaara blinked but turned his head to face Hinata and her teammates again.

"I don't care about a weakling like you who would only watch as your teammate begged for help. I want to know their names." Sasuke fumed as Naruto and Hinode shared a mocking smirk. Hinata only giggled lightly.

"That pathetic excuse of a kunoichi was dropped from the shinobi program and had her chakra sealed. My teammates, if that's what you want to call them, are not here at the moment." Gaara only glared and motioned for Naruto to continue.

"I am Uzumaki Naruto and this is my twin," Naruto pointed to his 'brother.'

"Uzumaki Hinode." Hinode bowed deeply while maintaining his vice-grip on Kankuro's fist.

"I am the team leader, Hyuuga Hinata. It was a pleasure to meet you Gaara-kun, but my teammates and I must be leaving. If you cross paths during the exams, I hope for a brutal and challenging fight." Hinode, Naruto, and Hinata released their opponents at the same time and walked away. As Naruto passed Gaara, he whispered,

"So, is Ichibi driving you to insomnia? If so, our sensei can help you with your seal. Seek us out if you would like. Kyuubi-sama is worried about you." Gaara's eyes widened and he turned to Naruto, gaping in disbelief.

"Is . . . is it possible?" The other jinchuuriki only nodded. "Then, it seems that we have much to talk about Uzumaki Naruto. Lead the way." (me: yeah, Gaara is kinda OOC, but I like him better this way.) Temari and Kankuro almost passed out when they heard Gaara's words, but quickly snapped out of their revelry and asked,

"Where are you going? What are you going to do? Can we come with you?" Hinode laughed and motioned for the sand siblings to follow Hinata's lead, leaving a speechless and fuming Uchiha alone with a brat and a fainted former teammate.

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Jiraiya blinked as his Genin team arrived at their training grounds without new clothes and equipment. Instead, they seemed to have brought foreign shinobi. He rubbed his face, sighing, and leaned against a sturdy oak tree.

"Ne, Jiraiya-sensei, our acquaintance Gaara-kun seems to need some help with his seal. As you know, my otouto has a soft spot for fellow jinchuuriki. Gaara-kun has Ichibi, and you know how creepy that tanuki is. Could you have a look?" Hinode asked politely, ignoring the frustrated glare from Naruto and the shocked glances from the elder sand siblings. Jiraiya sighed again but nodded.

"Alright. Show me your seal and I'll see what I can do." Gaara removed the top of his tunic and lied on his back. Then, he channeled chakra into the seal. Jiraiya practically choked.

"WHO THE FUCK COULD PUT THIS KIND OF SEAL ON ANYONE MUCH LESS A CHILD?! I'M SURPRISED YOU HAVEN'T DIED YET! I'M SO GOING TO KILL THE IDIOT WHO DID THIS, MARK MY WORDS!" he raged, almost going into Sage Mode. Slowly, he calmed his breaths, massaging the tension that was starting to build up in his temples. "Alright, I can fix this easily and you'll be able to sleep again." Turning to Gaara's siblings, he said, "Don't worry about after affects, but he will need to sleep the rest of today and tomorrow. I suggest that you allow him to do so, or their might be some unwelcome reactions and consequences. Shall I?"

"Why would you do this for a total stranger? Don't get me wrong, I'm glad you're doing this, but why?" Temari blurted out. Jiraiya smiled lightly.

"Well, Naruto here has one of the best seals around, and, well, I feel that it is my duty as a member of the Sannin to help the jinchuuriki of these nations. It's my way of thanking Naruto's father for his sacrifice."

"Naruto's father?"

"Minato Namikaze, Yondaime of Konohagakure no Sato. He died sealing the Kyuubi inside Naruto. He was once of my most precious students. The others are before you," the Gama Sennin said as he waved his hand towards the other members of Team Gama.

After finishing the seal, Gaara promptly fell asleep. Temari had happy tears in her eyes as she picked up her younger sibling and bowed deeply to Jiraiya, Hinata, Hinode, and finally, Naruto. Kankuro expressed his deepest appreciation to the others before joining his sister and jumping off.

"Thanks Jiraiya-sensei. Now, shall we get our original items?" Hinode asked. Hinata and Naruto nodded in agreement. Jiraiya also decided to follow the youngsters.

"Lead the way Hinata-hime," their Master ordered.

The quartet walked into town, confident and oozing power. They arrived at the weapons store. Naruto and Hinode bought new kunai and shuriken sets, about fifty of each. Hinata bought kunai, senbon, and shuriken sets as well. Each Genin picked out a back strap that could hold at least three blades of various sizes. Lastly, Jiraiya bought Hinode a red tanto and a katana that was silver. He also bought three white kodachi and three black wakizashi. He handed one of each to the three Genin, smiling as they thanked him over and over again. The group paid for their purchases and sealed them in a storage scroll.

After finishing at the weapons store, Hinata dragged Naruto and Hinode into a clothing store that serviced her family. She picked out seven long sleeved wire mesh tops, seven pairs of black ninja pants, and seven violet turtleneck tank-tops. To finish off her outfit, she purchased the standard white tape to wrap around her ankles and black shinobi sandals.

Hinode and Naruto also picked out seven long sleeved, wire mesh tops and black shinobi pants, but Naruto picked deep crimson turtleneck tops and Hinode chose royal blue. They too grabbed the white tape and black shinobi sandals. Also, they picked out arm holsters for scrolls and ink. Each Genin retrieved new pouches for kunai, shuriken, and senbon, respectively. Lastly, Hinode grabbed six pairs of leather, fingerless gloves and passed two out to each member of the team.

As with the weapons shop, the Genin placed their purchases in the storage scroll. Jiraiya nodded in approval before leading the team to the barbeque restaurant. There, they ran into Asuma's team. Sarutobi Asuma bowed to Jiraiya and struck up a conversation with the Sannin, spanning from his return to his team to his latest novel. The Genin ignored their respective sensei and questioned each other, particularly Hinode.

"I was unaware the Naruto had a twin," Shikamaru stated before yawning. "Not that it really matters to me." Hinode and Naruto shared an almost identical grin. Ino blushed when she finally realized she wasn't seeing double. Hinode's laugh, face, body, and personality were perfect. Forget Sasuke— this boy was her dream man.

"So was I," they answered together. Hinata and Ino squealed together, glomping their personal favorites of the 'twins' because of the 'cuteness.' Somewhere else in Konoha, Maito Gai shivered before engaging in a manly hug with his beloved pupil, Rock Lee.

"LEE, SOMEONE IN THE WORLD IS SHOWING GREAT YOUTHFULNESS!! WE MUST ALSO PARTICIPATE!!"

"YOSH GAI-SENSEI!! I SHALL SHOW MY YOUTHFULNESS TO THE WORLD!! AND IF I FAIL, I WILL DO 500 LAPS AROUND THE VILLAGE ON MY HANDS!!"

"VERY WELL LEE!! AND SHOULD YOU FAIL, I SHALL DO 3000 ONE ARMED PULL-UPS!!"

"GAI-SENSEI!!"

"LEE!!"

"GAI-SENSEI!!"

"LEE!!"

"GAI-SENSEI!!"

"LEE!!"

"GAI-SENSEI!!

"LEE!!" Then the taijutsu specialist produced the unbreakable genjutsu, which now included cheesy music to match the rolling waves and sunset. Tenten was twitching uncontrollably now. Poor Neji had is Byakugan activated at the time and was currently trying to pluck his eyes out with a twig.

Back with Naruto and co. . . . Hinata suddenly shivered, earning herself Naruto's warm jacket. She snuggled into the coat and sighed in contentment. Barbeque was consumed in large amounts and laughs were shared by both Genin and Jounin.

Later that evening, Jiraiya excused himself and his team, paid the bill, and took his team out for a bit of 'light' training and group meditation.

"Minato, return to the seal and rest until the exams. I need both you and the gaki to be fresh." Hinode nodded and returned to the seal on Naruto's stomach. "Alright, I need you both to get some rest. That means absolutely NO training unless it's fuuinjutsu. Any questions?" Both ANBU shook their heads, bowed, and used the Shushine no Jutsu to return home.

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It was now the day of the Chuunin Exams. Naruto released Minato from the seal and gave him a couple of scrolls that held all of his belongings. Minato hedged into Hinode and dressed, arming himself with his new blades and equipment. The twins met up with Hinata outside of the exam's location. Hinata nodded in approval and the trio walked into the hall, giving the Chuunin at the front their release and participation forms. They then walked up to the classroom that many Chuunin hopefuls were trying to enter. Although the room read '303', Hinata motioned the others to follow her with ANBU hand signs.

*Genjutsu. Up. One. Floor.* Hinode and Naruto inclined their heads slowly and followed the Hyuuga heiress up the stairs. Jiraiya met his team at the door.

"Good, you're all here. Now I can go check up on a few things." Hinode laughed lightly.

"You weren't worried that one of us wouldn't show up were you?"

"Not my choice, regulation. Well kids, it's been fun. Show the shinobi world the power of Team Gama. Oh, and were the bandana hitai-ate. Can't have my team thinking they can be individuals, now can I? Dismissed." The Genin complied, tying the black fabric over their hair. Hinode opened the door and allowed Hinata and his 'twin' to pass. Jiraiya's team were greeted by glares and killing intent as they entered the room.

"I see your sensei decided to place you guys in this exam as well. Mendokusee," a lazy voice sounded. Hinode was tackled by the blonde girl dressed in purple.

"Hinode-kun!!! I'm so glad you're competing! You so sexy and strong and you actually talk. That prick Sasuke can't compete with you!" Ino rambled, causing Hinode to blush heavily. Naruto laughed at his discomfort as he wrapped his arm around Hinata's graceful shoulders.

"It's good to see you to Ino-chan. I trust you and your teammates have been training hard?" Ino blushed at being called 'chan' but nodded vigorously.

"You bet we have. That training schedule that your sensei gave ours was brutal! How can you guys do it every day?" Hinode was puzzled.

"What training regime did you guys do?"

"Well," a considerably slimmer Chouji spoke up, "we would do chakra control exercises from eight a.m. until nine, and then we would run 100 laps around our training grounds. Then, we would eat lunch and practice our clan's techniques together. At two p.m., we would work on ninjutsu and genjutsu until five. Before we went home, we were required to have two hours of meditation and three hours of intense taijutsu training. I think that's it." Hinata, Hinode, and Naruto only stared at Asuma's Team before falling over, clutching their sides, as tears rolled down their cheeks.

"HAHAHA . . . that's . . . HAHA . . . all . . . HAHAHAHAHA?!" Naruto managed to wheeze out. Shikamaru's eye started to twitch painfully as he watched Team Gama nearly pee themselves in laughter.

"And what, pray tell, do you guys do every day?" Chouji asked, slightly irritated. Hinata was the first to recover, so she answered.

"Every day,we start training at five a.m. From five a.m. until seven, we worked on teamwork and chakra control; from seven-fifteen a.m. until nine-forty-five, projectile training; ten a.m. until twelve p.m. was spent on taijutsu; twelve-thirty p.m. until one-thirty was fuuinjutsu; one-forty-five p.m. until five p.m. was given to kenjutsu; six p.m. until six-thirty p.m. on genjutsu; and from seven p.m. until Jiraiya-sensei said so, we would work on ninjutsu."

Naruto chimed in,

"Oh, and when we each got home, we were expected to meditate for at least two hours before bed. I think that should cover it. Did we miss anything oniisan?" Hinode thought for a bit before snapping his fingers and saying,

"Don't forget, every Tuesday, we spent the day with Anko-sensei learning about assassinations, every Thursday morning, we were at the library learning medical Jutsu, every Saturday evening were spent with Hokage-sama learning politics, and every Monday during lunch was with Ibiki-sensei. I think we learned the most from him, don't you?"

"Nah, Hinata-hime learned the most from Anko-sensei. I was kinda scared that she would show up on day wearing fishnet and a trench coat . . . not that there's anything wrong with that," Naruto added quickly, sensing Hinata's chakra spike.

By now, the entirety of the room was silent with most of the foreign shinobi thinking the same thing,

'Holy crap, these kids are freaks! How can anyone even live past the first couple of days?!?!' Some of the more timid members started to try and convince their teammates to leave now and try again in a few weeks . . . or years. One tall and older Genin with silver hair walked up, pushing up is glasses.

"You shouldn't draw so much attention to yourselves. A lot of the Genin here don't hold Konoha in the highest regard and your freshness could be seen a mile away. My name is Kabuto." Hinode placed a hand on his blonde counterparts shoulder, restraining him. Naruto was fuming; Jiraiya had each member of his team memorize the Bingo Books and possible spies from the Sennin's own notes and encounters. And Kabuto's scent was practically seeped with the smell of snakes and blood. Hinata wrinkled her nose as well.

"Calm down otouto," Hinode hissed in Naruto's ear. The Genin relaxed his shoulders, took a deep breath, and removed his hand from his shuriken pouch.

"Gomen. My trigger finger was getting antsy," he apologized weakly. "I haven't gotten to use any excess energy. Besides, I hate the smell of snakes." At this time, Naruto was glaring at Kabuto, oozing killing intent. The spy paled. It was at this time that Sasuke strutted into the room, flanked by an irritated Kiba and buzzing Shino.

"Well, if it isn't the Dobe. I thought they dropped your ass from the program like that pathetic pink-haired fool," Sasuke sneered. Ino glared at the duck-butt, fingering a kunai. However, Shino broke the building silence.

"Hinata-san, it is good to see you again. You too, Naruto-san. But if I my, who is the third member of your team? The rules state that a team of three is required to compete in the Chuunin Exams. Besides, comrades are required to know about each other. It is a way of shinobi code and life." Hinode gave the bug-user a not-so-foxy-yet-still-mischievous-Naruto/Minato-grin.

"Sorry for not introducing myself, Shino-san. My name is Uzumaki Hinode, twin brother of Konoha's resident prank master. Pleasure to meet you," he finished with a bow. Shino bowed in response, noting the similarities between Naruto and Hinode. Kiba, on the other hand, was trying to get his paws close enough to Hinata's rear to rub it when he felt the temperature drop several degrees. Akamaru whimpered loudly, causing Kiba to turn and face Naruto. A Naruto that was completely calm, staring at the fanged boy with a purely emotionless face. Hinode grabbed Hinata's hand and lead her behind Naruto, motioning Shino and Sasuke to follow. Sasuke only scoffed, convinced that the only thing the 'Dobe' could do was talk big.

"Hey, Dog-breath; what the fuck were you going to do to MY Hinata-hime? Because if you were going to attempt what I think you were going to attempt, then I will be forced to rip your arm out of socket, beat you with it, then beat your puppy with it. After that, I would cut off your reproductive organs with a senbon needle— all in a manner that would make even Anko-sensei, the sadistic Snake-bitch of Konoha, sick to her stomach. Lastly, I would leave you in such a state that death would seem like a carnival and the Uchiha massacre was a game of Shogi. Understand?" By now, Naruto's voice could have frozen even the Uchiha's hottest fire techniques. He had also grabbed Kiba's right shoulder and started to squeeze ever so slightly that he cut off all the circulation.

Before Kiba got a chance to answer, Morino Ibiki barged into the room, flanked by several Chuunin.

"Alright you maggots listen up and listen well! I am Morino Ibiki and I am the proctor of the first stage of the Chuunin Exams. This first portion will be a written exam and you will be assigned a seat. Rules are simple: cheat, and you and your teammates will be kicked out; if I tell you to leave, you and your teammates will leave— there is no room for discussion; lastly, you are not allowed to ask questions. Now line up at the front desk and get your seat assignments."

The Exam went without too much trouble for Team Gama. Hinata, Naruto, and Hinode weren't on the same row horizontally, but they were vertically. Luckily enough, Jiraiya also had the team study, (not that they really needed it) so even though the point of the exam was to cheat, it wasn't necessary. Hinata finished first, followed closely by Hinode, who was only two seconds before Naruto. Fifteen minutes later, Ibiki called time.

"Pencils down. I will now allow anyone who wishes to give up to leave the room. Mind you, if you leave, your team goes with you. You will be able to take the exams again another time. However, if you fail this next question, you will be a Genin forever." After finishing his speech, several Genin gave up, afraid of making their teammates fail. "Is there anyone else left?" Hinode and Naruto decided to help Ibiki out and started to leak killing intent. This of course freaked out most of the shinobi, and several raised their hands to leave. Only twelve teams were left in the room.

"Come on Ibiki-sensei!" Hinode called out. "You have to try harder than that to scare us. Especially since you can't use bodily harm; unlike Anko-sensei. Now that woman could make even the most battle-hardened shinobi wet his pants and cry for his Okaasan for hours on end."

"Yeah Ibiki-sensei, just give us the question. Odds are most of these idiots will be dead before the second stage is through," Hinata called out, surprising almost all of the Konoha Genin, especially Kiba and Neji.

'When did Hinata (-sama) get a backbone?' Naruto was the last to speak, clearing up all doubts.

"Seriously Ibiki-sensei, you should use the tactics you used on us. These pathetic attempts don't exactly speak well of your sadistic reputation. I bet Hinata could give you a run for your money. You should have never let her meet Anko-sensei."

Now confident, the remaining ninjas relaxed, fully ready for the final question. Ibiki smirked before he passed everyone left. Kiba threw a fit, as did Ino and Temari, but were silenced when the scared Jounin removed his hitai-ate, showing his scarred head.

"You may be tortured if you are ever caught. This exam was to test your information gathering skills. You must be able to get the information you need without being caught. Now, you will wait here until the next proctor gets here." Ibiki then retied his hitai-ate and left the room.

Two hours later, everyone's favorite silver-haired, perverted ninja showed up.

"Yo! My name is Hatake Kakashi and I am the proctor of the second part of the exams. If you will all follow me," he eye smiled before jumping out the window, followed shortly by Team Gama. (me: whoever came up with the idea of Kakashi being the proctor for the second part, I give the credit to you.) After ten minutes, Hatake came to a halt outside a fenced in forest that gave off an ominous aura. "Welcome to the Forest of Death," Kakashi said with an evil cackle. Hinata and her team sweat-dropped. The Cyclops then went through the whole 'stay-alive, village can't be held responsible speech.' He then walked up to Jiraiya's team with his eye smile in place.

"Yo Kakashi! It's been a while hasn't it?" Naruto waved. His former sensei stopped before the group, talking just barely within a whisper.

"It's been a while Naruto, Minato-sensei." Hinode blinked and rubbed the back of his head.

"Should have known you'd be the first to figure it out. How are you Kakashi-kun? And please, do tell me why you decided to teach that Uchiha brat my Rasengan?" Hinode asked with an icy smile. Kakashi put his hands up in defense, bowing his head slightly.

"Ma, it was really for Naruto, but the council was watching me like a hawk that day, so I had to teach everybody. But don't worry. After Naruto was transferred to Jiraiya-sama's team, I erased the memory from both the Uchiha's and now civilian's mind. He wouldn't recognize the Rasengan if he saw it, nor would he know how to make or use one."

"Then we have no problems. So, how're you holding up?" Kakashi looked upon his sensei with heavy eyes.

"It's hard Sensei. I lost almost everyone— first Obito, then Kushina-san, then Rin, and lastly, you. After that, I became Naruto's protector in ANBU, watching over him until he was old enough for the Academy. I'm so sorry for not teaching him, but I thought if I didn't give him so much attention, then he wouldn't become a ninja. I couldn't lose him too."

"It's okay Kakashi— but Naruto was born a shinobi. It's in his blood. Besides, who can better protect themselves than a well-trained shinobi?" Kakashi lowered his head at his sensei's words, mentally berating himself for being so stupid. Hinode laughed lightly. "Don't worry Kakashi; Sensei fixed his little problem. The kid is easily Jounin level now; as is Hinata. Though I am surprised that you aren't the Uchiha's sensei anymore." Kakashi's visible eye widened but he then relaxed again.

"Honestly, I can't stand that kid's attitude. So when Sakura decided she wasn't cut out to be a shinobi, I handed him over to Kurenai-san. It wouldn't sit well with me to have that spoiled brat as an apprentice, and I really don't like teaching. He's now a member of Team Eight." Hinata laughed crisply.

"Serves both him and Kiba-baka right. I feel sorry for Kurenai-san and Shino-san though." Kakashi and Naruto nodded in agreement.

"Uzumaki Naruto," Gaara's soft voice cut through the conversation. Naruto turned, a large grin plastered to his face.

"Hey Gaara! How're you holding up since Sensei fixed your 'problem'?" Gaara bowed and thanked the blonde jinchuuriki.

"Ichibi has finally decided that tormenting me isn't such a good idea since the new seal causes him pain every time he tries. So now, he is my ally and has taught me many things. Thank you, Uzumaki Naruto. I have learned much from you." Gaara bowed again and left to find his siblings. Kakashi looked on with curiosity, so Hinata found it necessary to explain.

"Sabaku no Gaara-kun is from Sunagakure no Sato. He is also the host for the demon-tanuki, Ichibi Shukaku. Jiraiya-sensei fixed his seal as per Naruto-kun's request. Gaara now feels indebted to my favorite shinobi."

"I see. And where, by any chance, is the shy, stuttering Hyuuga heiress?" Hinata giggled.

"She decided that she needed to grow up when Jiraiya-sensei came around. The old Hinata died when Naruto-kun confessed his long-standing crush and wished to prove that he made a good choice." The Copy-Cat nin was impressed at Hinata's admonition, taking her words to heart.

'It seems Naruto still has his special power. He still brings out the best in everyone.' Then he thought of Sakura and Sasuke. 'Well, maybe not everyone . . .'

While Kakashi was deeply submersed in his thoughts, Naruto returned with a Heaven Scroll. When he was sure no one was looking, he sealed the scroll in a different scroll and hedged a tree branch to look like the scroll. Hinode, on the other hand, managed to steal an Earth Scroll from a team of Mist Genin. He switched the stolen scroll with a hedged branch and returned to his team after sealing the scroll away.

'Got it?' Naruto asked telepathically. Hinode smirked lightly.

'Did you doubt me? I'm hurt.' Hinata noticed the non-verbal communication and motioned for her teammates to follow her to gate thirteen. A buzzer above the gate sounded and the Genin rushed inside. Naruto reopened the mental link; this time it included Hinata.

'Hime, we have both scrolls. Shall we go to the Tower in the center of the forest or would you like to go hunting for a bit?' Hinata thought for a bit but shook her head.

'As much as I have come to love the hunt, I really want to be finished. Besides, if we go to the Tower now, we'll beat Anko-sensei's record. We could rub it in her face.'

'Then why are we running? We could use the Shushine on Jutsu and be there within seconds. That's at least a seven on the 'Oh Shit!' scale,' Hinode offered. Hinata nodded to her teammates and the three formed the seal together and vanished with a giant puff of smoke.

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Team Gama unsealed their Heaven and Earth Scrolls once inside the Tower. Hinode grabbed the Heaven and opened it right as Naruto undid the Earth Scroll. Immediately, Jiraiya was in front of the team, beaming. Well, I've got to say; I was expecting to at least have to wait thirty minutes, but geez! Congratulations on being to first team to arrive and claim the new record of fifteen minutes and thirty-one seconds. You've got five days until this portion is over, so feel free to train. Just don't exhaust yourselves, got it? I want all three of you to pass without too much effort."

"Yes Jiraiya-sensei."

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Haarii-chan: Chapter two, Viola! Okay, so I'll answer your questions now.

1. Yes, Naruto and Hinata are actually seventeen. Details will be provided through flashbacks and such.

2. Personally, I think that Sakura was a waste of space until she got her head out of her ass and started training, but to follow my storyline, I had to get rid of her.

3. I answered why Kakashi taught the Rasengan like a parlor trick.

4. Uchiha Itachi is a spy for Konoha. He trained both Hinata and Naruto in the ways of ANBU, thus they feel so strongly about him.

5. I hate the fact that Kakashi is seen to like Sasuke more than Naruto, so I gave the prick to Kurenai to sort out.

6. No, Konohamaru doesn't know Naruto. Sarutobi gave Team Seven a C-rank before Naruto used his 'special Jutsu.'

7. I know a lot of people love the perverted Jiraiya, but I don't see how anyone could be such a pervert when they are helping to raise a child. I guess it might have become a way of dealing with lose, but I like serious Jiraiya more.

8. Yes, Gaara is OOC, but only because I will use psychotic Gaara later.

9. Hinode means sunrise in Japanese. I figured that since Naruto can mean maelstrom, Minato's pseudonym should be close to the opposite.

Review if you want to. Feel free to criticize, critique, and comment as you like. Believe it or not, I do read every comment. Jaa mata!