Title: The Child of Darkness
Rated: T (most likely going to be changed)
Category: Naruto
Pairings: None
Summary: He wasn't as idiotic and weak as they thought. No… in fact he was strong, raised by the darkness they left him in.
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TigrezzTail: Sorry for not replying to your previous review. But no, the guys who attacked the village had no specific purpose and will not return in the future. However, once you read this chapter you will learn what the result of the attack was. ^_^
xChaos Reborn-incognitoX: Hahaha! Your review made me laugh. But they're eight... I think. Although that doesn't really help the situation... but whatever! Glad you liked!
Okay, that aside, I have two updates to what I'm going to be doing in this story. For one, I will have the date posted on here. Second, I will be doing review replies. However, I won't reply to every review. Only reviews that ask questions or suggest something. YAY! Without further ado, I present the next chapter of Child of Darkness. Thank you all for the review! I LOVE YOU! (On a side note, as how XOX is my page break, (^_^) will be a lapse in time.)
Posted: February 11, 2013
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Chapter 5: New and Improved
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Iruka heaved a happy sigh as he grinned proudly at the new and improved academy. Of course, it was the same building. But the fresh coat of paint, new windows, and lots of new supplies made the whole thing seem like brand new. As of right now, the students and their parents were all gathered in the front yard, chatting amongst themselves, waiting for Iruka to welcome the upcoming ninja back. He cleared his throat, gaining the attention of all present. "Excuse me everyone!" The chatting slowly dispersed and Iruka smiled kindly. "Welcome to the revamped Konoha Shinobi Academy!" He waited until the applause died down to continue his speech. "Thanks to our wonderful Hokage and the efforts of our ninja, we have managed to have the academy up and running again! However, the attack a few weeks ago, the academy regime will be kicked up a notch. Additions include better chakra control exercises, elemental control, and specializing in specific weapons. On top of that, students will be in the academy an extra year to accommodate all the new changes. So most of you students will be graduating at the age of thirteen instead of twelve." There were a few grumbles and shouts of disagreement and Iruka chuckled. "We will focus a little less on academics and more on combat. Parents, I ask that you pick up the slack in the academics and we, the staff of this school, will do our best to prepare your children for the ninja world. Thank you!" Cheers erupted all over the school yard, children giving each other high-fives and parents clapping. "Now then, if the students would report to their classrooms we will start the day right away."
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Naruto relaxed back into his seat by the window, a sense of giddiness washing over him. Just a few weeks ago, he had no idea he had a very special ability that no one else. Even the Nara clan, who he had read up on, didn't have the type of control over the shadows as he did. He couldn't help but grin at having a one up on the ninja world. He was pulled away from his thoughts when Sasuke slid into the seat next to him. "Hey!" he chirped. Sasuke nodded his greetings, staying silent. "So... did you talk to your dad?" Sasuke snorted, bitterness rising in him.
"I guess you can say that although it involved yelling and him trying to attack me. So sure, we 'talked'. I reacted like you said and he got really angry. I'm done putting up with him. I've been blind to his twisted ways all these years, always trying to please him... No more," Sasuke muttered, glaring lightly at the desk. Naruto blinked, a smirked.
"That's funny, 'cause I made a decision like that a while back." Now that gained Sasuke's attention and the raven raised an eyebrow.
"What for?"
"When I figure out why, I'll tell you." Sasuke stared at him for a while before shrugging. "Besides, I have something else I'd like to show you anyway. After school we'll meet up at the training grounds and I'll show you." Sasuke nodded and they fell into silence. The few students that were in the class perked up at the sound of shouting out in the hall. A few seconds later, Sakura and Ino came rushing through the door, arguing with each other as per usual. Their arguing stopped as soon as they saw their object of affection, and ran over to him, bombarding him with questions.
"Sasuke-kun! Are you okay?"
"We heard you were left here during the attack!"
"And that there was this really big dude trying to kill you!"
"But you took him out didn't you?" Ino asked. Sakura snorted.
"Of course Sasuke took them out! He's my man for a reason." Ino bristled at the implication.
"Yours? Sasuke-kun is my boyfriend! Isn't that right?"
"Why would he like you, you pig? He wants a pretty, intelligent girl like me. Not a dumb blond like you."
"Pretty? As if. With that big forehead of yours, who would want you? Not even a bum would want you." Naruto snickered lightly as he watched their fight. It was surprising to think that the two girls were just the best of friends after Ino saved Sakura from her bullies a year ago. The rest of the Sasuke Fan Club started getting involved in the argument. In the midst of it all, Iruka stuck his head in the door and frowned.
"Everyone to your seats! NOW!" With that, the group of girls scattered to their seats, Sakura managing to snag the one on the other side of the young Uchiha. Ino grumbled to herself, sitting a row behind. Iruka left the room again, and chatter resumed.
A random student shouted out, "Does anyone really know what happened to the people who attacked the school?"
"Yeah, I heard the main boss was killed," another kid said, "By a student who goes here." Everyone gasped at that, silence taking over the room again. Kiba, never being one for silence, yelled out.
"Well I heard that Uzumaki was the only one who ended up in the hospital." The class erupted into laughter and Naruto frowned, having half a mind to tell the dog boy off. Amy, the daughter of a rather rich merchant and one of Sasuke's ever loyal fan girls, smirked.
"Of course he was the only one who ended up hurt. He's the dobe for a reason," she said haughtily. Naruto grumbled lightly under his breath.
"Well if that's the case," Shikamaru suddenly chimed in, "then wouldn't that mean Naruto and Sasuke were the ones still here? So they would know the story." There were noises of agreement, the class focusing on the two eight year olds. Naruto sank lower in his seat and Sasuke glared at Shikamaru for putting him on the spotlight. He glanced to his left, seeing Naruto trying to pretend he was asleep and sighed.
"Yeah, we were the only ones left. We took out a couple guys and managed to get outside. There was a really big guy with a katana and he tried to... cut us down, starting with me since Naruto was already injured. I guess the only good thing that came from that was the activation of my Sharingan." Many eyes widened at that. It was no secret that an Uchiha activating his Sharingan was anything but something simple.
"Wait," Sakura piped in, confused, "you said we Sasuke-kun. Surely Naruto didn't do anything but slow you down and get hurt, right? That's why he was in the hospital."
"Well, he did get hurt and his injuries did lead to him getting sent to the hospital. But..."
"But what, Uchiha?" Kiba snapped, irritated at being left hanging.
"But, I was the one who took three kunai to the chest for your oh-so-precious Sasuke, so it's only natural that I ended up in the hospital. On top of that, I was the one who killed the guy who would have killed us both, even with an injury. So how about you idiots shut your traps and learn the facts before you want to go bashing someone." The information started to settle into everyone's minds and a few students actually let it go. However, Amy frowned.
"How do we know you're telling the truth?" she asked.
"Because I was there, and everything he said is true," Sasuke quipped, staring the girl right in her face. "I suggest you listen." Amy flushed at being told off by her crush, and put her head down. Kiba laughed from the back of the class.
"When did you grow a pair of balls, dobe?"
"And when did you learn how to take a bath, dumbass? I guess miracles do happen. But hey, at least I wasn't the one running out of here like a puppy with my tail between my legs, mutt," Naruto mocked, a smirk dancing on his lips. The Inuzuka growled, standing out his seat.
"What are you trying to say, Uzumaki?"
"I'm not trying to say anything. I've already said it. So sit down, nobody's going to fight you." Kiba snarled as the class started laughing at him and sunk back into his seat, glaring at the back of the blond's head. At that very moment, Iruka walked into the classroom.
"Alright class, I would like everyone to report outside. We'll start off with our accuracy exercises and then we will being learning our elements.
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