Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, Sekirei or any of fanfiction the stories that provided inspirational ideas to create this tale so please enjoy and provide much sensible constructive criticism.

AN: I thank all my loyal and new followers for their review I'm glad for the praises even if it's a few. In this chapter I hint where Naruto's intelligence stems from but will say that he's using his kage bunshin for more than just training and mediocre tasks.

AN: I have reveal several females with an interest in Naruto so I'll give you their ages Tsubaki (20), Kazehana (19), Ayame (17), Miya (15), and Tenten (13). Ino is still on the fence as a pairing but being an heir could be detrimental to their relationship. Hyūga Hanabi (10 in this story) and Hyūga Natsu (22) will develop crushes on him during the Chūnin Exams/Invasion but due to Hanabi straightforwardness and pride as a Hyūga heiress things will get quite complicated for both Naruto and the Hyūga clan. Rather her relationship blossoms or falters is up to the fans. Keep in mind Naruto goal to restore his clan while seemingly reuniting the bloodlines of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki so he will get with a Hyūga just not Hinata (Sorry Naruhina fans). Do not assume anything yet as nothing will occur between them except childish flirting until Shippuden era.

AN Polls:The following characters will have Uzumaki lineage; Tayuya (14), Fūka (27), Gaara (12), Kankurō (14), Temari (15), Sasori (32), Karui (14), Terumī Mei (28), Haruno Kizashi (38), Haruno Sakura (12), Kakuyoku Fubuki (20). If you know of anyone I'm might be missing from the series that fits the description of an Uzumaki than PM me.

Updated June 14, 2015

Chapter 2: Squad 7

Morning of Team Assignments

Naruto woke up late jumping into the shower thinking 'Soon I finally get rid of my mask showing the real me'. He wore his black clothed hitai-ate on his forehead, red short-sleeve shirt, tan pants with black shinobi sandals and sapphire stud earrings. He had a black shuriken holster on his right leg and two hip pouches grabbing a pears and bottle water on his way out. After eating his impromptu breakfast he Shunshin over to the Academy strolling into the room with one hand stuffed into his pocket while reading The Tale of the Utterly Gutsy Shinobi nonchalantly taking a seat to the right of Sasuke; immediately the whole class looks towards him.

Kiba being the first to voice his confusion "What are you doing here dope? What's with the red hair?

Naruto looking over his shoulder smirking inwardly calmly stating, "Hmmm, you say something Kiba?"

Kiba responded angrily "Why you..." but before he could finish there was a loud screeching sound coming through the door.

Ino shouted, "I was here first Forehead."

Sakura howled, "Yea right Ino-buta; my foot was through the door before you."

Naruto was laying back in his seat with his feet propped up on the desk casually reading when suddenly a figure stood over him. He looked up from his book seeing Sakura and smiled, "Hello Sakura and Ino how are y'all today?"

Sakura threateningly spat, "Get out my seat Naruto-baka."

Naruto creased his brow looking around as if checking for something saying, "Sakura I don't see your name anywhere on the chair or desk as belonging to you."

Ino politely asked, "Hey Naruto, can you please let me sit next to Sasuke-kun?"

He gestured to her, "You can take the seat on the other side of the teme." Ino nodded whispering "Arigatō" before sitting on the left of Sasuke.

Sakura became flustered trying to slam a fist on his head shouting, "Don't call Sasuke-kun names."

Naruto smacked it pass his head causing Sakura to fall face first on the floor warning, "You should know that as a shinobi I am now entitled to protect myself against other shinobi's attacks."

A raucous laughter came from Kiba in the front row seat across from Naruto; his reaction inciting chuckles and smirks from a majority of the class. Even Sasuke smirked letting loose a light chuckle nodding his head approvingly when Naruto looked at him.

Everyone stopped when Iruka entered the room and cleared his throat, "Alright class, we're here to announce your Genin Squad and Jōnin-sensei who you'll meet after the lunch break; any questions?"

Sakura after shuffling to the seat above Naruto glaring at him fiercely with Kiba snickering below raised her hand. Iruka sighed, "Yes Sakura?"

Sakura biting her lip asked, "Do we get to choose our teammates?"

Iruka rubbed his chin smirking, "Good question, you definitely…don't get a choice as Hokage-sama and the Jōnin-sensei formed these squads collectively." Iruka could not resist chucking at Sakura's downtrodden look deciding to get one last lesson in by telling the class of Naruto's first mission. "In fact, the only one in here who I think has the right for any sort of privilege is none other than the Deadlast, Uzumaki Naruto."

Iruka looked at Naruto and his eyes widen, "Naruto, what happen to your hair? Did you dye it again?"

Everyone looked towards Naruto, now a spiky haired redhead with two locks wrapped in aqua blue silk framing the sides of his face. Naruto remembering after performing Genetic Amalgamation injecting himself with Ashina DNA his hair turned blood red and Henge his hair until this morning finally revealing it.

He shook his head, "No Iruka-sensei, my hair turned red after performing an Uzumaki ritual that must've awakened my Uzumaki bloodline." Naruto knew that was not the full truth but not exactly a lie either. Iruka nodded turning his attention back to the class.

Many in the class was in awe still not believing he was from a prestigious clan turning to curiosity about why Iruka felt he deserved to choose his teammates. Sasuke frowned discretely thinking 'He's just like me in a way maybe worse growing up alone never having the opportunity to know his clansmen'.

Ami one of Sasuke's faithful fan-girl asked with several other classmates nodding approvingly, "Why would the baka get that privilege and not Sasuke-kun?"

Iruka smiled prepared to teach the class one last lesson, "Well, shinobis are handed missions depending on rank. The village head categorizes missions into five ranks based on the mission's possible danger and level of importance. Some shinobis put missions on a higher priority than others choosing to accomplish the mission over the lives of their comrades or following orders even if it meant their deaths. Does anyone remember Konoha Shinobi Rule #4?"

Naruto answered, "Konoha Shinobi Rule #4, A shinobi must always put the mission first."

Iruka nodded approvingly, "Correct Nar…"

Naruto interrupted him leaning back in his chair looking at ceiling, "But in life rules are meant to be broken so I would never abandon my comrades just to accomplish a mission."

Iruka smiled proudly, "I share the same sentiment as does many Konoha shinobis but moving on."

At this point, he drew a big 'D' on the board, "D-rank missions are usually completed by fresh Genins such as you posing almost no risk."

Then he wrote a big 'C' on the board, "C-ranked missions are assigned to experienced Genin or Chūnin and usually involve no combat such as bodyguard duty, background investigations or capturing or suppressing wild animals. I expect most of you doing C-rank missions by the end of the year."

Next, he drew a big 'B' and could not help but smirk, "B-ranked missions are assigned to experienced Chūnin anticipating combat with other shinobi such as bodyguard duty, espionage, and low-rank assassinations. Naruto has already completed a B-ranked mission; thus why he gained a field promotion and would have the most rights in choosing his squad even though he won't get to."

Everyone in class promptly eyed Naruto and he explained still leaning in his chair with his eyes closed. "I was tricked by the traitorous Mizuki-sensei into stealing an important scroll to learn a technique in order to pass a secondary Academy Genin Exam. Iruka-sensei found me and I explained that Mizuki-sensei told me to steal the scroll as a test. Eventually Mizuki-sensei attacked injuring Iruka-sensei when he protected me. Ultimately I defeated Mizuki-sensei using the jutsu I learned so Hokage-sama felt that I displayed the necessary abilities to be a Genin." Sasuke and Naruto shared a glance as Naruto nodded acceptance of an unspoken approval. Sasuke was genuinely impressed and intrigued by Naruto feeling a kinship in loneliness and loss.

Iruka smiled, as it seemed that Naruto had matured greatly over the last month. "Well moving on class." He drew a big 'A', "A-rank missions. These are almost only for Jōnin and usually include important task that greatly benefit Konoha or Hi no Kuni such as assassination of missing-nins or wanted criminals and guarding dignitaries."

He drew an 'S' making it big and bold with the chalk, "Finally, S-ranked missions are extremely dangerous and appointed solely to Elite Jōnin or ANBU. They concerns matters of confidentiality such as assassinating dignitaries and transporting highly classified documents." Also, all missions can be upgraded whilst in the field to a higher rank so never become complacent; that's how Naruto had his first B-ranked mission it was entirely coincidental."

"Well that was the last lesson I have to offer you guys; the team assignments are…"

Naruto decided to tone out the teams announcements until he heard his or the other Clan Heirs' names while reading The Tale of the Utterly Gutsy Shinobi.

"Squad 7 will be Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura and…"

Inner Sakura cheered, "Cha, we're on a team with Sasuke-kun."

Sakura pumped her fist up, "Yea take that Ino-buta true love prevails."

Iruka shook his head, "Uzumaki Naruto; your Jōnin-sensei will be Hatake Kakashi."

Naruto and Sasuke shared a look with smirks knowing that they had a decent squad and a rival to push them to their limit. Sakura was banging her head against her desk thinking 'Why ME'.

Iruka continued with team assignments stating, "Squad 8 consisting of Aburame Shino, Hyūga Hinata, and Inuzuka Kiba; your Jōnin-sensei will be Yūhi Kurenai. Squad 9 is still in circulation; so Squad 10 will be Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Ino, and Akimichi Chōji; your Jōnin-sensei will be Sarutobi Asuma." Iruka was finish announcing the squads and gathered his things, "You may go to lunch and return in two hours to meet with your Jōnin-sensei."

Naruto stood up and tucked his book away looking towards Sasuke and Sakura "Well I'm really hungry so y'all can join me at Rāmen Ichiraku if you want, Ja ne." Naruto Shunshin leaving his classmates wide eyed.

Earlier At the Hokage Tower

The Sandaime and the Jōnin-sensei were watching the classroom from the viewing orb. As they watched, Naruto stroll in with a hand in his pocket and book covering his face before getting into it with Kiba.

Kakashi notated, "Well he seems a lot calmer which is a great improvement from previously."

The chain-smoking Jōnin, Sarutobi Asuma chuckled, "Well looks as if we have a mini Kakashi on our hands."

The Sandaime glared at Kakashi and flared his chakra to express his seriousness. "If he takes on your penitence for lateness I will demote you to Genin and order you to D-rank missions for a year."

Kakashi sweated lightly at the threat, "Hai Hokage-sama."

Yūhi Kurenai was disgusted watching the two fangirls as Naruto swatted Sakura punch away causing her to fall face first. "Now was that truly necessary she could have hurt herself and she attacked a fellow shinobi."

Kakashi listened to Naruto explain his first B-ranked mission throwing the Academy folder back on the Sandaime's desk. He then stated, "So the rumors were actually true about the 'Mizuki Incident'; I guess I won't be going by his Academy records and underestimate him. You should truly burn his file and start a new one."

The Sandaime and Kakashi then eyed the orb, "Well Kakashi seem you'll have your hands full with those two so I suggest you bring Haruno up to a satisfactory level as support as it seems you have two heavy hitters."

Kakashi nodded scanning her file seeing her potential as either a medic-nin or a genjutsu specialist maybe both if she was willing to push herself.

The entire room went silent when Naruto disappeared out of the classroom in a swirl of leaves. The Sandaime immediately signal for an ANBU to bring Naruto before him.

Naruto was in the alley across from Rāmen Ichiraku watching for his classmates when an ANBU grabbed him and Shunshin away. He suddenly landed before the Sandaime with several Jōnins standing to the side. A bearded man who looked similar to the Sandaime seemed to be smirking standing next to an attractive raven-haired kunoichi with black ringed red eyes. Naruto was speechless only whispering "Beautiful" that no one could hear but they all read his lips and looked towards Kurenai who maintained her stoic visage as if she did not notice him. A violet haired woman with a pineapple shaped ponytail wearing an orange skirt with an opened tan trench coat covering only a fishnet shirt grin sent shivers down his spine.

Naruto spotted a lazy looking masked man with gravity defying silver hair cocking his head curiously before widening his eyes pointing dramatically, "Nii-san?"

Kakashi not to be outplayed eye bulged, "Otouto!"

Naruto smiled behind his mask, "I thought I never see you again."

Kakashi walked forward nodding his head and ruffled Naruto's hair giving his signature one-eyed smile, "It's been a long time Naruto, I'm surprise you recognized me."

Naruto nodded wiping his sleeve across the tears threatening the corners of his eyes, "I recognize your hair and statue but I'd never forget the day you found me changing my life slightly with this mask. So I cherish it as I will always cherish you as one of my most precious people."

Kakashi nodded appreciatively, "I appreciate that but I guess I should properly introduce myself, Hatake Kakashi, you're Jōnin-sensei."

Naruto eyes widen, "The Sharingan no Kakashi, sole surviving student of the Yondaime," Kakashi winced inwardly but nodded.

The Sandaime cleared his throat getting the attention of those in the room, "I hate to interrupt your brief reunion Naruto but I sent for you because of that performance in the classroom. How do you know the Leaf Shunshin and what else do you know?"

Naruto put on a sad visage with fake tears threatening to fall. "Hokage-sama, since the instructors never tried to teach me." He lowered his head touching his stomach for added effect. "Even hindering or sabotaging me if I was performing well because of my burden." He looked up smiling, "So I decided to Henge myself into a Chūnin that I've seen around the village and went to the library to find an awesome technique to train over the month break to prepare for the trails of being a shinobi." Naruto snickered inwardly 'I'm so good I could probably act in an upcoming Princess Gale movie'. "I can perform the basic chakra control exercises since that was one of my major faults and learned basic kenjutsu. Beside the two of the basic ninjutsu of the Academy and Kage Bunshin, which you are aware of, I learned Leaf Shunshin along with Shuriken/Kunai Kage Bunshin from the scroll you provided.

The Sandaime and Jōnin-sensei frowned knowing of his mistreatment and hindering in the Academy but stunned with the training he completed in just a month. He learned the basic chakra control exercises, an A-rank technique along with a supplementary jutsu all by himself; he was a hidden prodigy.

The Sandaime nodded, "You may leave Naruto-kun."

Naruto bow and Shunshin back to Rāmen Ichiraku. After Naruto was gone, the Sandaime immediately ordered, "Kakashi keep an eye on him I have a feeling he didn't fully disclose all his abilities."

Everyone but Kakashi raised a brow, "I know what you mean Hokage-sama if not for my years of experience I would never have recognize the façade."

Kurenai questioned, "Y'all can't be serious as to say that he lied quite well I may add to a room full of Jōnins and that he learned even more than what he reported?"

Anko answered, "The gaki was definitely lying but I commend him on the act as only an Elite Jōnin or experienced Interrogator would catch the subtle hints." the Sandaime and Kakashi nodded having the same impression.

Rāmen Ichiraku

Sasuke was the first out of the room followed by everyone else heading for Rāmen Ichiraku. As the group approached Rāmen Ichiraku, they lifted the flap and Sakura fumed, "That baka isn't even here."

Naruto having Shunshin from the Sandaime's office slipped next to Sakura undetected asking, "Who isn't here Sakura?"

Sakura nearly jumped out her skin, "Eek! W-When d-did you get here?"

Naruto with a foxy grin stated, "I had to go see Hokage-sama so I came in right behind you guys."

Ayame noticing Naruto, "Hey Naruto-kun, where you been I haven't seen you the last couple of weeks?"

Naruto turning to Ayame eye smiled, "I've been busy training and change my diet a bit since I got the hospital."

Ayame rushed from behind the counter checking him for any injuries. Ayame worried asked, "Are you ok? What happened?"

Naruto wave it off, "I'm ok Ayame-chan I just hurt my head a little saving Ino-chan."

Ayame smiled mischievously, "Oh ok but be more careful Naruto. I would hate to lose my future husband before I even get to go on a date with him."

Naruto blushed shouting, "Ayame-chan"

She waved him off, "I was just joking Naruto although you should never make a promise you can't keep."

Naruto stammered, "I-I was like five I didn't think you took it seriously." He then smirked pulling her close and embracing her tightly against his body. "However, my beautiful Ayame-chan;" Ayame cheek grew a crimson tint from the closeness and his warm breath speaking to her lovingly gazing deep into his cerulean eyes. "If you ever want to go out just tell me when to pick you up."

Ayame giggled and responded amusingly, "Well I'm off Friday so pick me up at 7," she gave him a quick kiss to the cheek and quickly ran into back without even taking any of their order. Naruto stood slack-jawed blushing while feeling his warm cheek dumbfounded that she actually kissed him.

Then he noticed a shadow over him realizing Teuchi was standing over him, "Naruto you realize what will happen if you make her cry."

Naruto gulped nodding fearfully, "I-I would never hurt Ayame-chan; she is one of my most precious people."

Teuchi smiled patting Naruto's head nodding approvingly knowing how Naruto felt about his precious people. "I know but as a father I still needed to warn you."

While this was going on there were several different reactions among the various females. Many stood stunned by the entire interaction between Naruto and Ayame.

Hinata was glaring fiercely at Ayame as she ran into the back and thought darkly 'how dare she kiss and try to take MY Naruto-kun'.

Ino smiled thinking 'I guess Sakura won't have to worry about Naruto asking her out anymore but maybe I could...'.Ino then shook the proceeding thought from her mind.

Sakura smiled halfheartedly, "Congratulations, Naruto I'm happy for you now you can stop asking me out."

Naruto smiled, "Arigatō Sakura, but that doesn't mean we can't hang out as friends and teammates."

Sakura felt her chest tighten thinking 'I just realize he hasn't been calling me Sakura-chan anymore' surprised at how much that actually hurt her.

Inner Sakura added, "Doesn't matter we have Sasuke-kun."

Sakura stuttered mentally 'Y-Yea that's right'.

At this time Ayame came back having calm her nerves and was taking their orders when a young lady intertwined her arms around Naruto's neck from behind pulling down his mask discretely and kissed his cheek. "I'll have whatever handsome here is having." She caught everyone by surprise, as Naruto turned wide-eyed to see Kazehana over his shoulder.

Naruto stammered, "Kazehana-chan, what are you doing here already?"

She smirked, "Well the kage bunshins told me that they would take care of everything for me so I came with a squad of Konoha shinobi that was still in town to come find you immediately."

Naruto rubbed his chin thoughtfully 'Must have been Tenten's team'.

Ayame irritably questioned him, "Naruto-kun, who is this woman that has her arms around you so affectionately."

Naruto gulped looking between Ayame and Kazehana surprised to see his classmates focused on him awaiting an answer as well. Naruto sigh better to clear the air possibly avoiding any further controversy. "Ayame-chan, this is Kazehana-chan I meet her when I snuck out the village after I got out the hospital the day I saved Ino-chan. I offer her a place at my clan's compound as protection from for her fiancé, the shipping magnate Gatō trying to force her to into an arranged marriage which I'm sure he strong armed her parents into signing."

Kazehana smiled mischievously, "Yes, but Naruto-kun we became so much more Saturday night." She pulled him into her ample bosom as he blush making his face almost match his hair. "You wouldn't be denying me the pleasures of the 'beast' already would you?" He gave her a dumbfounded look like 'you trying to get me killed'. Naruto feel a slight increase in killing intent and became frighten looking for an escape as several females surrounded him.

Tenten threateningly asked while twirling a kunai between her fingers. "Naruto, what is this 'beast' that she speaks of?"

Naruto shocked at Tenten demeanor, "Ah, Tenten when did you get here?"

Tenten smiled sweetly sending shivers down his spine "Well I came to find you for a spar but came upon this very interesting scene."

Naruto still shocked that she was angry by the situation stepped back bumping into Kazehana "It wasn't my fault she seduced me with some shinobi catchphrase about old enough to die old enough to drink and sleep around or something like that, Please don't hurt me."

Kazehana suddenly felt the ire of several females directed at her but remained cool and calm snaking her arms around Naruto's neck from behind with her chin resting on his head smiling joyfully. "That's one way of putting it; but we basically had a lovely dinner then I lead him to my room where he released the 'beast' upon me; I've never felt so satisfied in my entire life."

"Poor little Naru-chan, I leave you alone to go on a mission and you get seduced by a civilian. I thought you said you were a shinobi." Naruto turned to see Tsubaki with her arms crossed upset.

"Tsubaki-san, I…" The words stopped in his mouth as she slapped him across the face. Naruto held his bruised cheek daze unable to comprehend why she was so mad.

Tsubaki irritably vex, "Is that anyway to address a friend that got you flowers, a fruit basket, and those new clothes?"

Naruto was stunned and Ino eyes bulged interrupting the tension, "You're the one that got him the Bright Blue Skies Bouquet and fruit basket?"

Tsubaki peeved was turning to walk away when Naruto quickly grasp her hand softly, "Tsubaki-chan I didn't know I actually thought Ino brought the flowers and that Iruka-sensei or Hokage-sama brought the clothes when I was unconscious. I'm not use to people being doing nice things for me."

Tsubaki shamefully averted her gaze, "It's alright I just returned from a mission and thought I'd check on you." She pulled her hand away turning to walk away again and Naruto tried to stop her, "Wait Tsubaki-chan…"

Kiba suddenly grabbed him by the shoulder laughing raucously, "Damn Naruto, who would've guess you were such a ladies man." He was smiling toothily giving Naruto a thumbs up as all the males began to smirks even Sasuke while Teuchi gave him a thumbs up.

Naruto rubbed the back of his head and chuckled weakly, "Arigatō Kiba, but you aren't exactly helping things."

"Then I'll help you my cute little Naru-kun." Kazehana walked up to Naruto giving him a peck on the cheek. "Why are you ladies getting angry over an Uzumaki heir that's the last known member of his clan?" They looked at her confusingly and Kazehana turned to Tsubaki, "You seem to be very much attached to my little Naru-kun here; may I asked why?"

Tsubaki embarrassingly hung her head, "Honestly, since Mizuki-kun turned down a dark path I've been suffering depression. Then he became a megalomaniac trying to deceive Naru-kun out of hatred. After his treachery, I felt disconnected from the world but Naru-kun found me after the announcement of his clan lineage. He made me smile and laugh for the first time in months and I began yearning for that feeling but also frighten of being betrayed again."

Naruto stood wide eyed lowering his head guilt-ridden, "I never knew you going through such turmoil Tsubaki-chan."

Tsubaki sigh, "I didn't know myself until I heard about your accident. At first, it was just feeling of a friend being hurt. Then I saw how bloody your clothes were and my heart felt like I was going to lose another person I hold dear."

Naruto held her hand softly and she averted her gaze "I would never betray you Tsubaki-chan I promise you."

She turned meeting his cerulean eyes staring at him passionately, "I'll hold you to that Naru-kun."

Kazehana quietly approached the other girls while Naruto and Tsubaki talked whispering, "So why are you smitten with my Naru-kun?"

Ayame blushed whispering, "Honestly, since I was ten and the cutest five years old told me I was the most beautiful girl in the world. He'd promise to marry me so I've been in love waiting for the day he'd fulfill his promise and make me the happiest woman in the world."

Kazehana turned to Tenten, "So what's your story?"

Tenten faltered babbling, "W-W-Well I guess I find him intriguing." She smiled nodding approvingly to both girl leaving them to talk amongst themselves.

She slid next to Ino seeing her staring confusingly between Sasuke and Naruto discretely murmured, "How about you?"

Ino stiffened, "What about me?"

Kazehana gave her an incredulous look, "Don't act coy with me?"

Ino nervously twitched looking around, "I don't know I'm still conflicted about my feelings. I was so sure I wanted Sasuke until a few days ago." Kazehana nodded leaving her to contemplate on her feelings.

Kazehana wrapped her arms around Ayame and Tenten whistling to Tsubaki, "Well come with me ladies so we can talk." She then whispered, "I see no reason to fight over him; I'll explain some things about the Uzumaki clan that would alleviate the tension between us." She tapped Naruto's shoulder telling him that they were leaving.

Ayame looked back to her father ready to say something but he waved her off smiling "I'll be fine go and settle this controversy over my future son-in-law."

Ayame blushed at the mention of really becoming Naruto's future wife. Naruto created a few kage bunshins with mental instructions as two disappeared in a cloud of smoke.

After a kage bunshin escorted Kazehana, Tsubaki, Ayame and Tenten towards the compound everyone finally sat eating with Naruto sitting next to Sasuke silently. Lunch break finally ended as everyone headed towards the Academy.

Konoha's Memorial Stone

Kakashi stood in front of the memorial stone a habitual ritual but now his sensei's son was to be on his along with Uchiha Sasuke which the Sandaime was adamant was not an option he was to lead Squad 7 and personally mentored the 'Last loyal Uchiha'. Kakashi revered as a genius; now he would use his incredible abilities to be the best possible sensei. There would be no wasted time; here was a chance to honor his sensei and train his son to be a splendid shinobi along with his teammates they could be a squad that rivaled the Sannin and the Yondaime would have fought alongside proudly. Kakashi looking forward to it thought 'This should be quite interesting…'

At the Academy

As the students returned to the classroom after lunch; everyone sat in correlation to their new squads. Squad 7 in the left front row as Squad 8 and 10 sat behind them respectively.

Shortly after settling down in their seats, the Jōnin-sensei began to appear one by one. First, a beautiful raven-haired kunoichi enter with black ringed red eyes in a one red arm dress wrapped in bandages from mid-thigh and up tactically. "Squad 8, I'm Yūhi Kurenai come with me." Naruto gasp as he realized she was the kunoichi from the Sandaime's office. Squad 8 waved goodbye to their fellow classmates as they left but Kurenai locked eyes with him briefly smirking when he flinched.

While Squad 8 was getting up from their seats a tall, stocky bearded man with a cigarette in his mouth entered. "Squad 10, I'm Sarutobi Asuma you guys are with me." He then turned to Naruto, "You guys will be waiting a while." He started laughing wholeheartedly as he exited with Squad 10 with them waving their goodbye.

Squad 7 was standing around in the classroom alone. "I got to see our sensei earlier before I caught you guys at Rāmen Ichiraku."

Sasuke raised a brow intrigued by what Naruto might know about their sensei and Sakura asked, "You did? What's he like?"

Naruto smiled genuinely through his mask and Sasuke and Sakura took note of it never seeing him truly smile

"He rescued me once while rummaging through trash looking for food when I was living on the street and gave me this facemask." As he pointed to his mask

Sasuke surprisingly was the one to ask "How old were you and why were you living on the street."

Naruto looked to his teammates and saw the genuine curiosity and concern in their eyes. "I was kicked out the orphanage when I was 4 1/2 years old living on the streets until our sensei; an ANBU agent at the time found me and brought me to the Sandaime. He handed me this facemask to hide my facial feature so that the villagers wouldn't recognize me anymore but the Academy Instructor still knew my name."

Sakura immediately chastise, "Why would you hide from the villagers? What did you do?"

Naruto stood leaning against Iruka's desk with his arms crossed under his chest. He averted his gaze for a while but then turn and eyed them with stone cold seriousness. Sasuke for one could not believe the feeling he felt from Naruto's gaze as a cold chill ran down his spine. He eyed Sakura out the corner of his eye only to see her faring far worse as if she was suffocating under pressure of Naruto's presence.

Naruto sigh rubbing the bridge of his nose "There are things about me that cause people's ignorance to resent me for something that I had no control over. I just can't say right now but I promise one day that I will share my pain."

Sasuke nodded understandingly knowing about keeping one's pain private. Naruto walked over to the window to stare out at the sky then watched as Sasuke walked up beside him also staring out the window into nothingness. "I never really realized this until the truth of your lineage was announced but we are like long lost brothers in loneliness and pain. You more than anyone else in this village can understand me and I understand you now because we are so much alike; except you didn't even get to know your clansmen before their death."

Naruto put a hand on Sasuke's shoulder and Sasuke turn to meet his gaze. "I won't lie to you Sasuke at first I hated your guts because so many people throw their affections to you but you just neglected them. I came to see you as a rival to make those that admire you come to admire me until that day we first sparred that's when I saw in your eyes the same look as mines. The same loneliness and pain I felt but also a loathing that I came to recognize from the villagers; at first I was terrified until I realized it wasn't towards me but someone else."

Sasuke nodded, "Yes I also felt and saw it that day; remember when we saw each other later when I sitting on the pier on the lake"

Naruto chuckled, "Another attribute I believe we share is our stubbornness to never give in no matter what."

Sasuke smiled nodding "True but it's what makes me and you different from the rest and possibly the best two; my natural talent and desire to push myself beyond all limits and your limitless growth potential."

Naruto chuckled lightly "We are possibly the best team in terms of growth potential with the potential to surpass the Legendary Sannin especially if Sakura get over being a fan-girl and takes being a kunoichi seriously."

She glared and marched up to him and he held his hands up. "I'm just saying Sakura that if you actually seriously trained to be a kunoichi instead of Sasuke's 'future wife' which isn't happening unless you train because as the last of our clan we'd only want strong beautiful kunoichi or women as wives to produce strong children to carry on our bloodline." Sasuke only nodded approvingly of Naruto's statement; Sakura hung her head thinking 'Did Sasuke just agree with Naruto? Are they becoming friends without me?'

Sasuke and Naruto shared a look; and Sasuke sigh, "That doesn't mean we aren't willing to help you improve Sakura. My clan possessed some of the best genjutsu experts.

Naruto smiled saying, "My clan made some great advances in medical ninjutsu which is how Tsunade-sama became so renowned after learning from her grandmother Mito-sama.

"My sentiments exactly" Squad 7 turned around to see a tall, gravity defying silver haired masked Jōnin leaning against Iruka's desk. "I plan on training you guys to be the best shinobi squad and Squad 7 to ever be assembled." Naruto and Sasuke both smirked and Sakura smiled between them "Well my first impression of you guys…very intriguing, well meet me on the roof for team introductions." disappearing in a swirl of leaves. As Sasuke and Sakura were about to head to the door they felt Naruto's hand on their shoulder with foxy grin on his face as they flickered away.

The Academy's Rooftop

The next second they were looking at their sensei leaning against the roof railing. Sasuke asked, "Where did you learn that?"

Naruto stated, "I found the scroll in the shinobi section of the library."

Kakashi cleared his throat, "Well now that we're all together; let's begin introductions; you know your likes, dislikes, hobbies, and dreams."

Sakura asked, "Why don't you go first sensei?"

Kakashi sighed, "Fine, my name is Hatake Kakashi; I like some things...but really don't dislike anything…my hobbies I don't feel like telling you,"

Naruto waved a green and red book in his hands. "These are his hobbies right here." Kakashi nodded with a dreamy expression while Naruto tucked his books away.

Kakashi concluded with his signature eye smile. "My dreams are none of your business."

He pointed to Sakura, "Cherry Blossom"

She glared at him saying, "My name is Haruno Sakura; I like memorization and…" She glanced at Sasuke with pink tinting her cheek. "I dislike Ino-buta, Naruto-baka, and perverts; and my dreams are…" She glanced at Sasuke again giggling causing both her teammates to shake their heads.

Then Naruto suddenly smiled, "Kakashi-sensei, could you introduce her to Anko-san and Kurenai-sensei?" His teammates and Kakashi looked at him curiously and he mouthed "Fangirl" Kakashi instantly understood nodding his head and he continue plainly, "They are strong kunoichis and Kurenai-sensei is a genjutsu expert." Sasuke nodded agreeing with his teammate sentiments.

"You're up, Emo King"

Sasuke and Sakura shot Kakashi a glare while Naruto chuckled lightly. "My name is Uchiha Sasuke; I don't really like much but I'm starting to find a few. I don't hate much except anyone that causes those that I care about pain. I don't have many hobbies but I enjoy archery; and my dreams are more of ambitions as I will restore my clan to its former glory and kill a certain man." Naruto raised a brow realizing he'd have to have a talk with him.

"Otouto"

Naruto genuinely eye-smiled, "My name is Uzumaki Naruto; I love my precious people, ramen, and training. I dislike people who can't tell the difference between a scroll and the kunai sealed inside and bullying. My hobbies are gardening, reading, cooking and training; and my dreams are to restore my clan to its former glory, become the Elemental Nations' greatest fūinjutsu and kenjutsu specialist, become the best ANBU to ever don the porcelain mask, and lastly hopefully bring peace to the world." Naruto smiled genuinely shocking his teammates with his extensive goals. Kakashi nodded approvingly and eye smiled knowing he guide his sensei's son to accomplish his dreams.

Kakashi then thought 'Well that was expected and unexpected; I have a fangirl, humanitarian assassin, and a homicidal avenger that has no friends…yet'.

"Well as I said before you guys are very intriguing; so meet me at Training Ground 3 for survival training tomorrow at 7 in the morning. Oh and you might not want to eat breakfast because you'll just throw it up." Kakashi one-eye smiled flickering away.

Naruto inquired, "Y'all want to come to my place so we can go over possibilities for the test."

Sakura immediately declined, "Baka, stop trying to get between me and Sasuke-kun." She turned to Sasuke, "Do you want to come over my place to prepare for tomorrow Sasuke-kun?"

Sasuke turned to walk away but caught Naruto sending him a discrete signal to follow and jumped off the roof. Sasuke and Sakura to rush to the edge seeing Naruto softly land on his feet.

He ran off as Sakura shouted, "Baka, stop trying to be cool like Sasuke-kun." When she turned to talk to Sasuke, she realized she was alone on the roof. Naruto slowly walk towards the Clan District of Konoha with Sasuke joining him as they finally approach the compound gates.

Naruto turned to Sasuke, "There's something I need to show you before heading to the main manor; follow me.

Underground Office

Within a secret underground office, Sasuke was storm of emotions because of the information Naruto just revealed to him. Sasuke looked by up from the diary and letter, "How long have you known?"

Naruto sigh, "I received the letter from Itachi after the Mizuki Incident but I didn't find out we were god brothers until this weekend when I finally relaxed and look through my mother's possessions."

Sasuke ran his hand through his hair staring at Naruto, "Why didn't you tell me you were train by my brother and cousin?"

Naruto raised a brow, "Oh and face the wrath of the Emo King determined to kill said brother to avenge clan and cousin, I don't think so. Honestly though I didn't know at the time that it was him that was training me and Shisui told me to keep it a secret."

Sasuke nodded understandingly, "So what now?"

Naruto stood up, "Well I know you want to kill Danzō but he's like a rat; cunning and sneaky but I've thought of a few ways to flush him out of the shadows. I just need you to be calm and when the time comes, we both will seek justice for your family and Itachi but not revenge because revenge is very bad Sasuke. It darkens the heart and we have to fill ourselves with the love of those around us in order to remain sane and replace what we've lost. Remember we're like brothers now so I'll always be here for you no matter what."

Sasuke look downtrodden but then smirked nodding his head, "Come on dope let's get ready for tomorrow's test."

Naruto put his arm around Sasuke that he shrugged off halfheartedly pushing him away, "Yea and forgive Itachi, he was probably doing what he thought was best for the village and you although foolishly but he was about our age when he did it." Naruto then led Sasuke towards the Clan Head manor.

A Few Minutes Later

They entered the living room seeing Tsubaki sipping tea smiling in a recliner, a smirking Kazehana between both Ayame and Tenten blushing as they greeted them. Naruto hesitantly asked, "Hey guys, how did your little talk go?"

Kazehana cryptically answered with a mischievous smile, "Let's say we've all come to an understanding of our roles in your life." Tsubaki looked away blushing while Ayame and Tenten avoided his gaze with blushes as well; which incited raised brows from both male members of Squad 7.

Naruto asked looking at Ayame and Tenten curiously, "So…no more hostility?"

Ayame apologized first, "I-I'm sorry Naruto-kun for the way I acted earlier but Kazehana-chan explained everything better so I'm fine now."

Tenten added, "I'm sorry as well I honestly don't know what came over me."

At that moment, two kage bunshins came through the front door. Naruto facing them, "Report."

One kage bunshin stepped forward, "Boss, all the accommodations have been prepared as you ordered."

Naruto nodded looking to the other kage bunshin, "Boss, I received the invoice from Rui; I assisted him in restocking and categorizing the armory."

Naruto nodded, "Excellent." He mentally commanded 'take the Yōkai uniforms of Hikari and Yami to my underground office' and the kage bunshin Shunshin away.

The other kage bunshin asked, "What's next boss?"

Naruto thought for a moment then pointed to Kazehana's scrolls by the couch, "Take the scrolls to her room." The kage bunshin grabbed the scrolls leaving to complete the task.

Naruto went to his manor office and returned passing out Security Clearance Tags to each person, "I need each of you to channel chakra into these tags to add your chakra signatures to the compound's security barrier." After they each sent chakra into the tags, the seal glowed before vanishing.

Naruto looked to Ayame who seem to still avoid his gaze, "Ayame-chan, I would like for you and Teuchi to move on the compound; if you guys would like."

Ayame smiled brightly, "Arigatō Naruto-kun, I'm sure Tou-san would greatly appreciate it; I'll tell him tonight."

Naruto shook his head, "Don't worry about it, I'll have a kage bunshin retrieve Teuchi; your accommodations have already been prepared." He created a kage bunshin that Shunshin to retrieve Teuchi.

He turned to Tenten, "Hey Tenten, you're an orphan too right?" She nodded, "Well how about moving onto the compound and then we're have chances to spar?"

Tenten giggled at all the chances of sparring with Naruto 'Oh my god I feel like a little schoolgirl being near him; come on get it together Tenten, you're a kunoichi'. She responded, "Arigatō Naruto-kun I would love that." Naruto raised a brow as she quickly covering her mouth at adding the honorific to his name. He smiled saying her name teasingly, "The pleasure is all mines Tenten-chan would you like to stay for dinner?" She flushed nodding.

He turned to his right, "I'd like you to move into my manor Sasuke; I know it must get lonely at the Uchiha compound on the outskirts of Konoha."

Sasuke thought shortly 'I am lonely and we do share a common bond and dreams'.

Naruto then added, "I have a special personal training chamber that has some interesting features you'd love especially if you want to get strong quickly."

Sasuke nodded shaking Naruto's hand, "I'd appreciate that Naruto; I'll run over and grab a few things before thoroughly packing after our Genin Selection Exam," Then he left to pack a few essentials.

Naruto looked to Tsubaki sighing, "If I offer you a place on the compound will you vanish out of Konoha this time?"

She averted her eyes embarrass before staring into his eyes sincerely, "I-I didn't know how what I was feeling at the time so I did the first thought that came to mind. However I appreciate and accept your offer."

He smiled genuinely creating several kage bunshins as one Shunshin away, "Three of you head to Teuchi's house and transfer all the possessions to a house in the civilian district. While the rest of you head to Tenten and Tsubaki's apartments transferring all their possessions to their respective apartment."

A Few Hours Later

Naruto, Teuchi, Sasuke along with Tsubaki, Ayame and Tenten were in the living room. Rui entered, "Arigatō Naruto, I appreciate the dinner invitation."

Naruto smiled, "Well I wanted to introduce you to the new residents and have a celebratory dinner."

Everyone was smiling and talking when Kazehana came from the kitchen. "Everyone head to the dining room and Naru-kun; may I have a few servers." He nodded creating a few kage bunshins to handle the table service while everyone headed to the dining room. They ate an extravagant meal prepared by Kazehana in celebration of the compound's new residents. Kage bunshins escorted Tenten and Tsubaki to a smaller manor with Rui leading Teuchi, and Ayame to their residences in the civilian district.

Naruto and Sasuke now sat across from each other with a small table between them. Sasuke asked, "Did you find out any information about what the test is about?"

Naruto smirked, "Yea, it's called the bell test which is a Squad 7 tradition since the time of the Sandaime's squad with the Nidaime as their sensei. The Legendary Sannins had the Sandaime; the Yondaime's squad had Jiraiya-sama, our sensei's squad had the Yondaime as the previous Squad 7. The point of the test is to retrieve two bells from your sensei within the given time limit."

Sasuke smirked "So it's a traditional Squad 7 test but what's the catch you said there's only two bells?"

Naruto laugh, "The tradition is that the Academy's Rookie of the Year, Best Kunoichi and Deadlast would form Squad 7 making it a balance team. The reason the test became a tradition is because they've stay a team even after advancing in rank which usually doesn't happen as Chūnin usually join a specific shinobi department like T&I, Academy or even ANBU. The catch is that only two people can pass with the third being sent back to the Academy."

Sasuke frowned slightly, "So if you didn't pretended to be a dope Squad 7 would've had a different third member?" Naruto brow rose and Sasuke smirked, "Yes, I knew you were hiding your abilities somewhat. How much or why I don't know nor did I care at the time. Now I see it was partially to form a stronger squad."

Naruto nodded, "I knew that if we bout fought for Rookie of the Year we'd never be on the same team and I would get stuck with civilians because another Ino-Cho-Shika and an Aburame, Hyūga, and Inuzuka tracking squad was destined."

Sasuke nodded, "So what's the point? Wait if only two people can pass then how the Sandaime and Sannins' squad pass."

Naruto stayed silent expecting Sasuke to see underneath the underneath before egging him on, "Think about it Sasuke, pretty simple when you really think about it."

Sasuke gave a lighthearted glare before realization flashed over his face, "Teamwork, It's not about the bells at all,"

Naruto nodded, "Exactly the bells are a distraction to turn the team members against each other and it's nearly impossible for a Genin no matter how talented they are to beat a Jōnin singlehandedly."

Naruto and Sasuke then planned strategies that would both complete the task of showing teamwork and retrieve the bells. As they were putting the final pieces together, Kazehana stepped in wearing a slightly see-through lavender nightgown with lavender bra revealing much her ample bosom and lace-trim cheeky panty.

Kazehana whispered in Naruto's ear, "Naru-kun, please come to bed I'm rather cold without your warmth."

She captured his lips in a deep passionate kiss when he lean his head back to look up at her; Sasuke blushed lightly immediately averting his eyes. Since he felt satisfied with their plan, he headed out to his new room. Kazehana released Naruto from the kiss pulling him up the stairs toward his bedroom. He immediately activated the room's Privacy Seal as Kazehana pushed him down on the bed slipping her hands into his pants to awaken the 'beast'.

Later That Night

Naruto resting with Kazehana curl up to his chest thinking 'I don't have much leadership experience except the knowledge and memories of Ashina-sama but now I need to create alliances that will best benefit the clan in the future. I still need to send out invitations to Iruka-sensei, Miya-chan, and the Harunos.' He cleared his mind and fell into a comfortable sleep to rest well for his Genin Selection Exam.