Chapter 3: The Gathering
In retrospect, Kakashi thought, things could have much worse, after all, Naruto was not called the "No#1 Unpredictable Ninja" for nothing.
Naruto had, in his infinte "wisdom", decided to give his sensei a "small" surprise. He had crashed in from behind and put his hands over his sensei's eyes, and shouted "GUESS WHO?". The loud volume alone had been sufficient for Kakashi to know that his care-free days were over. But of course, things hadn't gone according to Naruto's plan.
Kakashi had done to two things the very day he had been appointed Hokage. One, was to appoint Tenzou as his assitant, and two, along with Tenzou, selected an elite guard of six ANBU, to be with him 24/7. These ANBU were the best of the best, selected from the brightest prospects the ANBU and the NE had offer. They assured his the best possible combinations of Nin-,Gen-,Taijutsu, as well as encompassing all elemental advantages, and much more beyond. He and Tenzou had spent an entire month preparing them, reading dozens of files and reports and what not.
Apparently, he need not have bothered at all.
Also, he realized that changing the ANBU Uniform had not been among one of his better decisions.
As soon as Naruto had broken in, the six ANBU came into action, assuming the worst case scenario; An attempt at the Hokage's life. Unfortunately for them, Naruto had come to the same conclusion.
Naruto assumed that the six "evil" men, hiding behind masks and strange clothes, were out to hurt his beloved sensei. Bellowing "OVER MY DEAD BODY!", he charged at the same time as the ANBU charged their supposed "assasin".
Kakashi was not easily surprised, being a ninja for so many years hardened you to many of life's gruesome realities. However, he had been shocked at what happened next.
Naruto, in one short moment, created twelve kage-bushin, which Shuishin to the six ANBU and incapacitated them before they so much as move their hand to form a seal or clutch a weapon. Each ANBU had been surrounded by two bushins, one holding back their limbs, and the other holding a Rasengan to their head, threatening to mince their skull should they even move an inch.
His elite ninja had been subdued an idiot, using a combination of two of the most basic jutsus that every jonin knew.
He supposed he could take pride from the fact that that "idiot" was HIS student.
He could still vividly recall Tenzou's face when he burst in, his mouth opening and closing like a goldfish, his face alternatively shifting from the utterly defeated ANBU to Naruto, grinning like a cat, glad at his capture of the six "evil" men.
Kakashi was now taking Naruto away from the office to "remember the old days", leaving Tenzou to handle the mess inside. He wondered whether he should feel anger or pity at the ANBU. He intended to take Nruto to ichiraku ramen, and make him spill out every thing about where he and Hinata had been the last past years. Speaking of Hinata...
"Say, Naruto, where is Hinata?"
"Oh, she is probably at the academy, with the kids"
Kids? Plural? He had to see this. The Kyuubi-Jinchuuruki and a Byakugan-wielder's spawn, this could turn to be very interesting.
"Let's go meet your family, shall we?"
Meanwhile...
"Thank you, Iruka-sensei! I had been a bit worried..."
"No problem, besides, she is your daughter, I remember you when you were a shy, silent little girl, and now look! A jounin, and that loud-mouthed-idiot's wife! Who knew you would have the guts!"
Hinata blushed. "Thank you once again. So tomorrow then?"
"Next week even, If you wish. It will allow you some time to rest..."
"No, its alright."
"Hmm, its closing time, Lets go out, all the kids will be out, specially the newly selected Genin. maybe your kid will be out there too."
"Oh! I hope Naru-chan passes." Hinata started to fidget with her fingers, an old habit she had failed to break.
"Lets go find out shall we? You might even see some familiar faces."
There was a rush at the academy entrance. Successful genin and their parents were congratulating each other, and they were running around to find out if their fellows had passed too. One genin was particularly enthusiastic. So enthusiastic, in fact, that he when he punched the air with joy, he accidentally hit a tree...which fell down.
"ROKU!!!"
"Sorry Ma! I am just so happy!"
"You nearly killed you dad!"
"Do not worry, let him enjoy his youth, besides, I too am still in the prime of my youth. As sensei says.."
"Never mind! He just can't go on destroying public property! He needs to learn to control his strength! Why..."
Roku slid away from the scene, while his mother ranted on and on to with his father, he spotted a bored-looking girl with hair tied in strange buns.
"Oh, so you finally gathered the energy to lift your pencil?"
"Shut up, energy freak!"
"Where are your parents? Ma was looking for them, the whole gang will be here today, won't they?"
"Not all of them have kids becoming genin, moron."
"Of course not, Chiyo-chan, but mom invited them all for lunch today, after the exams, so they will show up any ways."
"Don't 'Chiyo-chan' me, I am not your girlfriend!"
"Oh please, who would court a lazy-bum like you?"
"Lazy! Let me show you who is lazy!"
Roku ran. Sure he was the fastest genin of their class, but apparently lazy girls can be fast as deranged bulls when enraged. He ran towards the playground behind the academy, when...
BZAM!
There was an flash of lightening. What? Lightening? But it was a clear day? A jutsu then? But that was a kids playground, no kid could do that, could they? what was going on? He ran towards the clearing, and saw the strangest sight of his life.
That's all folks! (MUAHAHAHA! I love cliffhangers)
Sorry for the delay, with studies and all, I don't get time to write as frequently as I would like to.
Who are Roku and Chiyo's Parents? well, let me tell you, you might guess them, but you will be surprised when you learn of Roku's mom! And I apologize beforehand, but I will explain later why 'her' specifically.
As for what's between Hinata and Iruka-sensei, and Naruhito's exam, well that will be in the next chapter too.
Did I make any mistake of spelling or grammer? Maybe something that needs clarification? Or perhaps there is some other way I can improve my writing? Please review and tell.