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Author/Jutsu/Important

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Sasuke PoV

'I can't believe that the dobe already has a summon! I've got to get him to teach me how to do that!'

I looked over at said dobe, he was giggling as 'Kyuu' licked his face. Why oh why does he have to be so damn cute?

Rawr. I shall now proceed to bang my head into that tree right over there so these damn thoughts will leave my head.

"Sasuke-kun! You are going to hurt yourself" yes you stupid banshee…that's the whole point. Damn me for being so good looking. If I wasn't I wouldn't have nearly as many fan-girls as I have now…All I want is to kidnap cute little Naruto and live happily with no one else…and to get strong enough to kill Itachi.

"So…where exactly did you get 'Kyuu'? And who exactly is he?" the damn perverted sensei spoke with a glint…I know it's there….I'm not crazy.

"I've always had Kyuu. Since I was born. And Kyuu is my best friend!" Naruto giggled and squeezed the little fox. Said fox now jumping out of the cutie's arms…and on to my head…

"Aww…why the bastard, Kyuu? I thought you loved me?" why must you torture me so, lord?

Barking from the fur ball on my head quickly snaps me out of my 'praying.'

"I was NOT squeezing too hard! You're just a wimp." The fox barks again and pushes itself from my glorious head to Kakashi's.

"Umm, Naruto?" Kakashi spoke with a wary look at the fox kit now making a nest in his hair.

A smirk danced it's way on to my face and the blonde angel smiled warmly. Slowly, however, the warm smile morphed into a blood chilling smirk.

"Kyuu…this only helps prove my theory." the fox jumped off of Kakashi's head and growled.

"Theory?" the banshee spoke, anger and confusion lodged in her screeching voice.

"Yup. I have a theory that Kyuu is secretly gay. I mean when we spotted some vixens in the woods, he just sat by my feet and ignored them! And it was spring!'

The kittling growled in response and bit into the angel's finger. Sakura laughed as my poor blonde danced around with a fox kittling hanging off his finger.

Rawr. How I wish I was Kyuu at the moment.

Normal PoV

"Kyuu, let go, or no dinner." Naruto spoke and glared at the kittling. The fox let go of the well abused finger and sulked by the edge of the roof.

"Alright, now that Naruto has made a spectacle of himself, let us get down to business. Tomorrow, at 6 in the morning, meet me at training ground 7. There we will have a test. Those who pass will remain genin. Those who fail will return to the academy."

"What? you can't do that!" Sakura yelled. Kakashi went to open his mouth but Naruto beat him to it.

"Yes he can. If found unsuitable to be a genin by their sensei, or an equally ranked jounin, then the student will be sent back to the academy to relearn the basics." Naruto spoke while scooping up Kyuu with a swift arm.

"Right." Kakashi was twitching as he looked at the now sheepish blonde boy.

"So meet me at the training grounds at 6. Oh, and don't eat any breakfast or you'll puke." The man smiled and poofed away.

"So, Sasuke, I was going to ask you earlier but we got stuck waiting for Naruto," Sakura started with a glare at the boy, whom was happily playing with his little fox.

"Would you like to go to lunch with me? Because we're teammates now and should get to know more about each other!" she continued happily with obviously false hope.

"No. I have things to do." Sasuke spoke cruelly and walked away.

Sakura sighed and turned back toward Naruto. 'Well, if I can't have Sasuke-sama, I can at least beat Ino in the romance department! And who DOSEN'T have a crush on me?"

"So, Naruto-"

"Sorry Sakura. I have things to do before the test tomorrow. See you later okay?" Naruto smiled slightly and Kyuu groled before the two also headed off.

Sakura's head sunk. 'Wow. I can't even get the drop out to go on a date with me.' Sakura just walked to the nearest park and sulked.

Naruto-chan! We are stalking you!

Naruto was in the forest behind the academy. Iruka met him there.

"So, what do you think of your sensei, Naruto?" Iruka asked immediately.

The two, I mean three, were sitting by an old oak and talking about nothing in particular. Naruto comes here to train and Iruka follows to supervise.

"He's not bad. Fun to mess with. Was once an ANBU. Perverted. Kind in a creepy way. Worried about Kyuu looking like the Nine-tailed fox. And patient. Perfect sensei for Sakura and Sasuke." Naruto spoke his thoughts in short bursts and was playing with Kyuu with some string.

"Good. Not good. Interesting. Terrible. Worse. That's because he is the nine tails. Good. And what about you?" Iruka was used to this; multiple subjects in one go was Naruto's style after all.

"It makes no sense for him to be my sensei. Nothing about his past or present makes him good enough to teach me."

"Well, I guess you'll find out about his future then. What are you going to prectise today?"

"Well, as soon as I get Kyuu into Level 2, he can help me with my summons of Kuroyuki and then work on my fox fire." The little kittling's tail wagged as he thought about being bigger.

"Ah yes, fox fire. Why are you going to summon Kuroyuki? I thought you already mastered him?"

"I did. He's the only fox I've got that can use powerful water jutsus, that way, nothing will stay lit. Come on, Kyuu."

Iruka quickly climbed into the tree as to not get injured by Naruto's reckless training.

"Summoning: Kitsune: Kyuubi: Fox of Orange Flame: Level 2!"

The young fox kittling was now as big as a full sized wolf. Four tails were visible, teeth shaper, his fur was oranger, his eyes redder and overall the intimidation increased.

"Mmm. I love being in Level 2. It's almost as good as killer level." Naruto smiled and pet Kyuu's ear.

"Okay. Ready Kyuu?"

"Always."

Naruto took a deep breath and then bit his thumb. He outlined his whisker marks with his blood and then slammed his hand onto the ground.

"Summoning: Kitsune: Kuroyuki: Fox of Black Snow: Basic!"

A normal sized mainly black fox appeared out of the smoke. His tail, paws, and nose were all white. The fox crouched in a bow in front of the large Kyuu.

"Kyuubi-sama. I am here as your son has called." The fox spoke in a soft raspy voice that was not easily heard.

"Enough. I told you all to no longer bow." Kyuu spoke with a small foxy smile on his face.

Once the fox raised from his bow, Naruto carefully inspected the black fox's neck.

"Did you feel any pain when I summoned you? Does the scar hurt when you speak?"

"No, kittling, I am fine. I still have a few good years left of service until my body can no longer keep up." The fox spoke with wisdom and understanding as he licked Naruto's hand.

Naruto sighed happily before standing up.

"Okay, Kuro! I'm going to be practicing my fox fire! Can you go up the tree with Iruka-sensei and make sure nothing stays lit?"

"Certainly, kittling. Be careful, Lord Kyuubi."

Sasuke-kun! We are stalking you!

"Rawr. Damn that dobe. Why does he have to be so freaking adorable! If it weren't for him I could be focused on killing Itachi! The only answers is to make sure Naruto passes and Sakura doesn't! I would rather be stuck with an angel then a banshee. Fuck, I'm talking out loud again!" Sasuke was storming through his empty house. Cleaning everything and anything.

Sasuke couldn't stop thinking about the blonde haired, blue eyed angel that happened to catch his eye.

Sasuke had serious issues but he wasn't about to tell anyone that.

"If Naruto can use a summon, why did he have so much trouble on the Academy Exam?"

An interesting predicament Sasuke happens to be in. while cleaning a house that feels like hell, he is attempting to solve the enigma that is Naruto. We all wish you luck with that Sasuke.

"During the entire exam, he wasn't acting how he normally does. He was silent, almost calculating. In fact, I was staring at him the entire time. When he was up for his turn he looked straight at me. He froze and his clone sucked. Maybe he failed because of…me?"

Poor Sasuke. He's going to think himself into a circle.

Sakura-chan! We're unwillingly stalking you

"No one loves me! Sasuke-kun said no straight out, and the dropout didn't even want me." Sakura was sniffing in the park. Her heart, soul, and spirit smashed beyond belief.

Poor Sakura. She was told to do whatever it takes to get married. Doing so made her into a ninja, chasing after someone she knew didn't want her. Poor, poor Sakura.

"Excuse me. Were you just crying?" the voice was soft, but slightly squeaky.

"What?" Sakura looked around for the voice but saw no one. Confusion set onto her face as she thought about being delusional.

"Down here, lady." The voice squeaked again and Sakura looked down to see a cute little girl wearing a purple kimono with large blue flowers. She wore the traditional sandles and her dirty blonde hair was but up in a matching hair pin.

"Aw…you're so cute!" Sakura squealed as she picked up the child.

"Miss, please put me down. I do not like being held." The girl was polite, that's for sure.

Sakura reluctantly put the girl down and spoke to her, her voice laced with curiosity.

"What's you name, little girl?"

"I'm Hikari! I'm four years old!" the girl squeaked, obviously proud of her age.

"Aw…you're a big girl…and yes I was crying." Sakura spoke sweetly, in her natural personality, not the fangirl one she created to hide behind.

"Why?"

"Because I have nothing to live for. I was raised to be married to a rich man and take care of my parents…to do that…I gave up a part of myself."

Hikari frowned.

"You don't marry for money. You marry for love."

"But…I can't be a ninja and a mother…I should just quit and-" Sakura was cut off as Hikari slapped her.

"If being a mother is as important as being a ninja…just do both. My mommy gave birth to my four older siblings, is pregnant and she's still a ninja. I think you should work on being a good ninja and when the time comes, then worry about being a mommy. Kay?"

Sakura stared, dumbfounded, at the little girl then smiled.

"You're smart for a four-year old. Your parents should be proud of you."

"Thank you! What's your name anyway, lady?" Hikari spoke, tilting her head.

"I'm Sakura."

"Hikari! Sweetie! Time to head on home!" a voice called out. It sounded so beautiful, melodic even.

"Yes mommy! Bye Sakura-san."

"Good-bye Hikari-chan." Sakura watched as the little girl skipped over to an adult that looked exactly like Hikari only with blue eyes.

"Did you find Uncle Naru, mommy?" Sakura heard Hikari speak as she grabbed onto her mother's hand.

"No, dear. We'll come back and look again though."

Sakura smiled and walked home, determined to become the best konoichi she can be.

*6:00 am, following day*

"Good morning, Naruto, Sasuke. Did you sleep well?" Sakura was in a good mood, she had been since she spoke with Hikari.

Naruto, taken aback by Sakura's kindness, just nodded and smiled. Sasuke followed his example.

Hours passed and still no sensei. During these hours, Sakura and Sasuke's stomach rumbled. Naruto smiled and pulled out varies fruit from his pack.

"You two can have some. I have more.: Sakura smiled and thanked Naruto while grabbing an apple.

Sasuke looked away and didn't touch the food.

"It's okay, teme. We won't tell anyone you needed help from your teammates." Naruto teased.

"I don't need you to do anything for me, dobe." Sasuke smirked and took the whole pack of strawberries.

Naruto just smiled and they continued to wait.

Sakura and Naruto conversed with random inputs from Sasuke every so often.

It was 10:00 when Kakashi finally arrived.

"Hello."

"Your late."

"Sorry. Now. All of you put your bento's up on the posts and we'll begin."

The three complied and remained silent for the rest of the instructions.

"See these bells…whoever cannot get one by lunch will be tied to the stump and will watch as the other two eat their lunch."

The three nodded and proceeded to their stances.

"Wait a minute." Naruto yelled as he bit into his thumb.

"Summoning: Kitsune: Kyuu: Fox of Orange Flame: Basic!"

"Bark! Bark!"

"Aw! Hello little Kyuu! How are you?" Sakura cooed and picked up the little fox.

"Bark! Bark bark!" the fox yipped and licked Sakura's face.

"Kyuu said he was wonderful and he'll bite anyone else who calls him cute."

They all shared a laugh and once again got ready to fight.

"Ready? GO!"

All three ran towards the trees as Kyuu decided it would be faster to disappear in the cover of fire.

"Naruto. You're the distraction. Sakura, traps…as many as you can. See if you can get him to face away from me. I'll hit him from the back. Everyone good?" Sasuke spoke quickly.

The three of them became friends of sort that morning. They knew thet had to work together if the wanted to succeed.

"Go."

"Sensei! I saw a few ladies looking at you earlier!" Naruto yelled as he threw Kyuu at Kakashi.

"Really now?" Kakashi replied, catching Kyuu as his snout lined up with Kakashi's nose.

"Fox style: Kitsune Flame!" Naruto yelled. Kyuu's mouth opened and fire was unleashed onto Kakashi's now scorched face.

Kyuu yipped in excitement and bolt away toward Naruto.

Kakashi covered his face and stepped back and all of Sakura's mine traps went off with a pink explosion.

"Mines? Really, Sakura? Paper bombs maybe, but mines?" Naruto chuckled.

"I was no a roll…and the paper bombs are elsewhere." Sakura smiled as she jumped over to join Naruto and Kyuu.

Kakashi coughed and walked swiftly out of the smoke, completely unscathed.

"Now, where did the other child get to? Hmmm?" Kakashi smiled…he sort of looked like a pedophile.

"Damn. And here I thought we could do this without Sasuke-teme's help." Naruto pouted as Sasuke shot out and attacked Kakashi with pent up vigor.

"There he is!" Kakashi shouted, almost gleefully, as he skillfully blocked every single one of Sasuke's attacks.

Naruto and Sakura watched with a smile as Sasuke continued his unrelenting assault on their silver-haired sensei.

"Sasuke! You can stop now! I think we already won!" Naruto yelled at his black-haired crush.

"What do you mean?" Kakashi asked as he checked his belt.

Sakura giggled as she held up the two bells that were previously on Kakashi's now empty belt. Kyuu was next to her, his tail wagging like no tomorrow.

Sakura looked over at Naruto, completely prepared to give him the other bell, when he shook his head with a small smile.

"I've been without food for long periods of time. I'll be fine." Naruto spoke as he continued to smile and sat down. Kyuu walked over, his tail drooping, and licked his friend's fingers.

"I believe you are forgetting something. You worked together, as a team, to claim the bells…and trust me when I said that was way more than I expected…But…what is the ultimate lesson here?"

"Those who abandon the mission are trash. But those who abandon their teammates are lower than trash." Naruto voiced, his voice laden with solemn and sadness.

"How do you know that, Naruto?" Kakashi asked, his single eye wide with shock as he stared at his blonde pupil.

"My…friend…taught me when I was four…" Naruto smiled with remorse, his loving older sister on his mind.

"Well since you all passed…meet me back here tomorrow a 6:00 am sharp. We'll start then. Goodnight." Kakashi spoke as they all simultaneously dispersed.

TBC

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