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Naruto and its characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto

Thanks to Hatochan she is my beta reader

Chapter 6

Naruto POV

Sitting next to Sasuke, I pick up my cards and see Genma sit across from me. I notice that Sasuke is staring at Genma, who is twirling his senbon in an agitated manner. "Pssst Sasuke... I bet that he has a crappy hand, ne?"

"Hn. ", is all that Sasuke says as we attempt to find out.

"You know, if he lost that damn senbon we wouldn't know what kind of hand he has."

" Yeah, but, you know he may also be bluffing ."

An hour later and after the loss of all Genma's pretzels he finally admits defeat. I can't help but wonder if he's trying to be nice , or if he's really just that bad at poker. "Kyuubi, next time we have our poker night Genma has to be there."

"You know, when you lay down the rules he is going to take ALL your money...right ? "

" Maybe...maybe not. " I smirk slightly, looking at Lee and Sasuke who in turn are eyeing Genma.

"Ok guys, it's bedtime. " Iruka announces after we lose all OUR pretzels to him.

" You know Iruka -sensei, it would be nice of you to share your winning secrets with us." As if on cue ALL of three of us give Iruka the puppy eye look.

" Naruto, how many times have I told you and the others that is a trade secret? Now all three of you get ready for bed. " Iruka says with a smile.

Instead of fussing, we immediately depart for the bedroom and bathroom and we change into our pajamas . After getting situated on my bed and the other two on the floor, we finally fall asleep.

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We get up the next morning to smell bacon frying. After we clean up and get our stuff packed up, we get into the kitchen and see Genma and Iruka sitting at the table drinking coffee and eating breakfast.

Sitting down at the table, we ask Iruka and Genma how they slept as we eat our breakfast. I find this new ritual to be ...interesting. Afterwards we get the breakfast dishes done and leave for school, Genma leaves for work.

End flash back ...

I smirk and head for the training ground. After I get there, I start warming up because I know that Gai-sensei and Genma- sensei will not be going easy on me at all if this is to test my development. I finally see Gai-sensei and Genma-sensei walking up. I wave at them and wait for them to get to me.

" Naruto, I will be sparring with you and I expect you to come at me with all that you have. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME !!!" Gai-sensei yells at me.

" Yes, Gai-sensei. " I say quickly.

" Kit, remember that time I told you there may come a day when as a shinobi may have to battle and kill either a teacher or a friend?"

" Yeah. "

" I demand that you take all that I have taught you and shown you and use it against Gai. Because this is the way he will be going against YOU!!! Understood? "

" Understood. "

" Make me proud Kit! "

I close my eyes for a second and feel about five other chakra presences. I immediately recognize four as being Iruka, Kakashi, Lee and Gekko-san. As for the last one... I have no idea. " Saaa, so this is a little exhibition... well aren't they in for a little treat."

I open my eyes and take off my weights. I stretch out a bit waiting for Genma-sensei and Gai to finish talking. I get myself ready, emotionally and mentally.

"Alright, with this match anything goes; taijutsu, ninjutsu, genjutsu as well as kenjutsu. However, there will be NO killing and will be ended only by KO, forfeit or if I deem that a fighter can not go on. Understood ?" Genma-sensei asks. Both Gai and I answer 'yes' while eyeing each other. We face off as Genma-sensei yells out , "HAJIME!!" and jumps back.

Gai comes at me and I immediately go on the defensive. I block his kick and use the momentum to go backwards, chucking four shuriken with explosive tags at him.

Kakashi POV

" Naruto, I will be sparring with you and I expect you to come at me with all that you have. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME !!! " Gai yells at Naruto.

" Yes, Gai-sensei. " I hear Naruto answer.

' What the bleep does Naruto mean by calling Gai ' sensei ' and what the BLEEP does Gai think he is doing with MY student ?! ' I snarl ,feeling my eyes narrow. I watch closer now as I see Naruto take his weights off and begin to stretch out. I am watching Genma closely. ' Why is Genma here?' I watch as he talks with Gai and as he watches Naruto. They break away from each other and get ready . As if I wasn't in enough shock from yesterday. I see Gai and Naruto get ready and hear the announcement.

"Alright, with this match anything goes; taijutsu, ninjutsu ,genjutsu as well as kenjutsu. However, there will be NO killing and will be ended only by KO, forfeit or if I deem that a fighter can not go on. Understood ?" Genma says as I notice that Naruto and Gai are watching each other.

" Is he INSANE ?! Naruto against Gai in an all out match! "

I stand up just as I hear, " HAJIME !!! "

I watch in amazement as Naruto defends and sends shuriken flying. I am surprised as they hit the trees they explode from hidden explosive tags. I swallow hard; I know that Naruto is stronger than I gave him credit for, but damnit...I feel Iruka stand next to me and put his hand on my shoulder.

"Kakashi-sensei, I know that you are worried about Naruto. But, believe me when I tell you that Gai will not harm him...much." He looks back out at the match and smirks as Naruto disappears underground.

Naruto POV

"Oh, bleep!! " Gai is coming at me with all the forces of hell. I quickly dive under ground and make two earth clones like Iruka taught me. I make sure that they understand that they are to grab Gai's ankles. I do a kawarimi and make two more clones to incapacitate him using senbons and kunai. Afterwards I jump out and throw more kunai at him. Just then the clones attack as I grab my senbons that I had soaked earlier in Novocain. "Bwahahahahaha, now try to move !!!"

" Kit, that is wicked..no wonder I like you so much, Bwahahahaha. "

I manage to get some in his thigh and calf . Suddenly I feel him punch me and knock me into a tree. "OOOFFF!!!" I pick myself up and look at him and smile. " Time to die, sensei! " I snarl mentally. I come at him with my kunai. I can already tell that the Novocain has hit his system by the way his leg is dragging. Taking advantage of this, I slice him open across his abdomen.

Suddenly, Genma is there yelling , " THIS MATCH IS NOW OVER !!! "

Kakashi POV

I watch in fascination as two pairs of hands come up and grab Gai's ankles and attempt to hold him as two other Narutos come out; one with senbons and another with kunai in an attempt to incapacitate him. Suddenly, Gai breaks free, destroying the ...earth clones ? ' Who taught him that and when ?' I also notice that each clone has as much chakra as the real Naruto, thus making it difficult to find the real one. "Bleeeep. " I mutter as Naruto impales several senbons into Gai's thigh and his calf. I notice that Genma is standing there looking extremely proud as he watches Naruto. I hear Asuma and Hayate cuss under their breath, as well. ' Alright, Naruto is definitely stronger and has a lot more ability than I gave him credit for having.' I watch in surprise as Gai lands a punch and sends Naruto flying in to a tree. ' Bleep me!! '

Naruto stands up and shakes himself off and gives Gai a smile that sends chills down MY spine as he goes after him again. And this time Naruto slices Gai across the stomach with his kunai.

Genma then steps in and ends the match as blood starts gushing from Gai's wound. " This match is over!" Genma yells as he runs to Gai. Hayate comes running out with a medical kit as Lee and Iruka also go.

I come down and walk to Naruto. " Tell me, when did you begin training under Gai?"

He looks at me and smirks. " I have been training under Gai-sensei for almost two years now. I started training under Genma-sensei almost six months ago. He moved in with me when he began my training. I have to admit, he was right; the exercise that he has taught me has dealt with nothing more than trust."

Naruto POV

I stand back and watch as Iruka, Lee and Hayate come running out to help take care of Gai. I look back at Gai and watch the blood come gushing from his wound.

" Kit, you did a great job I am very proud of you. "

" Thanks, Kyuubi. "

I watch as Kakashi-sensei walks up to me. " Tell me, when did you begin training under Gai?"

I look at him and smirk. " I have been training under Gai-sensei for almost two years now. I started training under Genma-sensei almost six months ago. He moved in with me when he began my training. I have to admit he was right the exercise that he has taught me has dealt with nothing more than trust."

Gai-sensei walks up to me and slaps me on the back and says, "Good match there, Naruto. "

I just smile at him, then I have Genma patting me on the back.

I look over as Kakashi -sensei says to me, " Naruto, want some ramen...my treat . "

I look at Kakashi-sensei and give him a real smile. " Alright, hear that Kyuubi ? FREE ramen!!"

" Yes, make sure and get some beef this time. "

" Yeah, that would be great, thanks. " As we start walking back to town.

Kakashi POV

I am in shock that MY student is the one that Genma took under his wing. Now I understand why he did, and the complete secrecy about the student. The protectiveness that he had when anyone asked him about his student. It also explains why he FINALLY came out of his depression after three years about the death of his lover, Raidou. It also explains why Hayate is here; after all , Genma and Hayate are partners. Not to mention, that Hayate is also the best swordsman in Konoha. So, if Genma wants Naruto to learn about sword fighting, Hayate would be the one he would to go to.

"Good match there, Naruto. " Gai says as he slaps Naruto on the back. Genma also pats Naruto on the back. I watch Asuma step out of the woods, the look on his face is one of complete shock.

"Naruto, want some ramen...my treat. "

Naruto looks at me and smiles...a real smile. "Yeah, that would be great, thanks. "

Walking back to town, Naruto and I discuss just how strong he really is and just how many jutsus he knows. For perhaps the first time in my life, I feel competition to teach MY student. I start making a mental list of all that I could teach him. I know that Naruto would definitely benefit from what I could teach . "Naruto, what would you say to coming with me to our training ground after dinner? I have a jutsu that I want to teach you. " I look at him and he nods 'yes'.

After stuffing ourselves with ramen we head to training ground seven.

Naruto POV

I see the look of surprise and pride in his eye when he looks at me. This is what I have been striving for; recognition and respect from someone that I have admired for awhile now. We start talking about my strength, speed abilities and what jutsus I already know.

" Naruto, what would you say to coming with me to our training ground after dinner? I have a jutsu that I want to teach you. "

I look back at him and nod ' yes' .

" Hear that Kyuubi? Kakashi- sensei wants to teach ME a new jutsu! Hah, take THAT Sasuke!!"

" Damn straight !!! Bpeeedaaa Sasuke-teme !!!"

After stuffing ourselves with ramen we head to training ground seven.

Once we get to the training field, he tells me what he is going to teach me.

Kakashi POV

Once we get there I tell him what I plan on teaching him. "Naruto, this is a summoning jutsu. Watch closely. " I bite my thumb, make the hand signs, and then slam my hand on the ground. Pakkun appears. I feel Naruto staring at him. " Pakkun, this is Naruto. I want the summoning scroll." Pakkun gives a nod and disappears. Less than a minute later he reappears with it. "Alright Naruto, what you need to do is get some blood and sign your name in the blank spot here. Then put your finger prints from your right hand on there. After that, make the hand signs, slam your right hand down."

I watch him as he does all this. Then as he slams his hand down, a twenty foot tall dog appears. " Holy bleeping bleep!!! Shizuka is the boss! Sweet gods, not even my father was able to summon him. Hmmm, this changes everything. I am going to let someone else take over teaching and find a replacement for Naruto. Because he is going to be very busy with all that I will be teaching him." I feel the excitement rush through my veins. I finally have someone that I can pass my family's legacy onto. Someone that will appreciate it .

I owe Gai ... a lot.

Naruto POV

I watch him as he makes the seals and a little pug appears. ' Pakkun is cute !!'

" Pakkun, this is Naruto. I want the summoning scroll. " Pakkun gives a nod and disappears. Less than a minute later he reappears with it. " Alright Naruto, what you need to do is get some blood and sign your name in the blank spot here, then put your finger prints from your right hand on there. After that make the hand signs, slam your right hand down."

I give a nod and bite my thumb and sign my name to the contract after I get my finger prints on there. I stand back a bit, make the seals, then slam my hand down. Suddenly I find myself rising a good twenty feet in the air. " WHAT THE BLEEP IS GOING ON????" I get some chakra in my legs and quickly land next to Kakashi-sensei.

" Nice work Kit. This is Shizuka, he is the boss summoning. What you do is introduce yourself properly and he will be yours. Unlike Gamabunta, who is a major pain in the bleep !!!"

" Who has summoned me?" I hear Shizuka's voice as I land next to Kakashi .

I look at Shizuka and answer him " I did. I am Uzumaki Naruto."

" Very well, I am called Shizuka Call on me when you need me. " After that Shizuka disappears.

" See, Kit? You now have an awesome summoning under your belt. It is always a good idea to call them so that way you can build a ...friendship with them, if you will. That way no matter what, a bond will always be there. "

" Hmm Hmm, that is a very good idea Kyuubi. I guess I will get my schedule figured out, then get to work on it. I have to admit, that was unnerving as hell. I thought for sure that I would get a pug or something small like that."