Training Survival Test
Training ground # 58
Close to 4 A.M. 2 people could be seen making there way toward the center. Hinata wave to Sasuke he just nod his head. They stood around waiting for the sensei and the last team mate Naruto. The training ground was in a forest with many clearing in the forest. In the biggest clearing there was 3 tall log insert into the ground and a few small one close to the 3 tall ones. A river ran past the south portion of the forest.
Few Minutes Later
Hinata gasp, Sasuke look around thinking it was there Sensei, but all he found was Naruto. Hinata immediately said, "Sorry." She than wave her hand at Naruto. Naruto to tired to do anything mumble something and sat down next to Hinata legs. Hinata blush as Naruto was sitting down.
1 Hour Later
Naruto could be found sleeping seating by Hinata legs while the other 2 standing up, still waiting for there sensei. Hinata decide that standing for an hour was killing her legs and move to sit down on the ground. Hinata than said, "S-sasuke why don't y-you sit d-down." Sasuke knowing that Hinata was worried about his welfare decided to answer Hinata, "I'm fine." Hinata nod her head, but than told Sasuke this, "Kakashi is f-famous for being l-late it g-going to be a l-long time till he c-comes." Sasuke nod his head.
2 Hours Later
Hinata squeak, Sasuke look around to see what the problem was. He found a very red Hinata and a sleeping Naruto leaning against Hinata. Sasuke tried to hide a laugh by turning around because he didn't know a person could get as red as Hinata did, he might say it's a new color for red. Naruto is so close to me Hinata thought before she passed out. Sasuke look over to see Hinata on the ground with circle in her eyes. Hinata is very weird Sasuke thought.
3 Hours Later
Naruto yawn and stretch his arms out. He than look to see he was laying on Hinata who was asleep on the ground. Than he said, "Did we miss sensei?" Sasuke look at him like he and idiot, "no." Naruto look to see Sasuke and express his relief.
4 Hours Later
Hinata woke up, than he heard Naruto saying, "Good morning Hinata." Hinata squeak a reply than blushed like mad. Naruto thought to himself Hinata sure is weird. Hinata notice Sasuke still standing, boy his leg must be hurting she thought to herself.
5 Hours Later
"Hey guys, good morning," suddenly Kakashi said. Naruto Scream, "you're late!" Kakashi put his hand behind his back and said, "Sorry, a black cat crossed my path, and…" he pointed to the right. They don't even care I'll just get it on with he thought to himself, he coughed into his hand, "Oh well." He walked up to one of the small logs that was standing up straight and put a clock on it. He than press the timer and said, "Okay, it's set for noon." All 3 Genin wondered what they were going to do, but knew that they only had 2 hours to do it in.
Kakashi brought out 2 bells than said, "Your task for today is to take these 2 bells from me before noon." He emphasized it by making the bells ring. "Those who cannot get a bell by noon get no lunch!", Kakashi said. They now understood why Kakashi told them not to eat breakfast. Kakashi continue, "I will tie you to one of those posts." He indicates one of the 3 tall logs inserted into the ground. Hinata than said, "B-but, hold on, w-why are there o-only 2 bells?"
Kakashi smile or at least they thought because his eye made a crescent shape and said, "Because there are 2, one of you will definitely be tied to a post. And that person fails, so at least one of you will be sent back to the Academy. It might be just one, but it could be all 3. You can even use your shurikens on me. You won't be able to get these bells unless you come at me with a Killer intent." Hinata than got alarm and said, "B-but you'll be in d-danger, Sensei!" Naruto than continue what Hinata was saying with his foxy grin, "Yeah, you couldn't even dodge a blackboard eraser!" Kakashi than look at Naruto and said, "In the real world, those with the least talent often bark the loudest. Well, Mr. Dead Last." Naruto than look at Kakashi, starting getting mad at that comment. The same could be said about Hinata she was offended by Kakashi making fun of Naruto.
Kakashi continue, "And Start when I say…" Naruto by this time was getting really tick off by the Mr. Dead Last comment and grabbed his Kunai. He went after Kakashi with it in his hand. Making both Hinata and Sasuke surprise by his actions. In a blink of an eye Kakashi was behind Naruto with Naruto hand that held the Kunai twisted behind his head. Kakashi twisted Naruto arm and place one hand on his head to make where the Kunai would hit his head if he struggled. Kakashi than said, "slow down I haven't said "start" yet."
Hinata and Sasuke jumped back at seeing Kakashi there. So this is a Jounin Sasuke thought to himself. Hinata thought to herself I couldn't even see him move. Kakashi smile and said, "Well it seems like you're now prepared to come at me with intent to kill." He chuckled than said, "Finally seems like I'll be able to like you guys. Okay, let's get going… Ready… start!" They all jumped in different direction.
Kakashi looks around, the basics of being a Ninja is erasing your presence and hiding yourself well, he thought to himself. Good, they're all concealed. Suddenly Naruto jump on top of a rock and yelled with all his might, "Come fight me!" Kakashi head fell down. Sasuke thought from up in the tree branches he a total moron… "Ummmm… You're a little bit off," Kakashi replied. Naruto reply with a smirk on his face, "The only thing a bit off is your taste in hairstyles!"
Naruto than started running at Kakashi with all his might. Kakashi look bored and reach inside his pouch for something, Naruto noticing this stopped in mid-track not knowing what it could be. Kakashi said out loud, "Ninja fighting lesson number one! I'll teach you about Taijutsu", than continue to finding what he was looking for in his pouch. Naruto explain to himself Taijutsu is Ninja hand-to-hand combat. Yet he's going to use a weapon? Kakashi found what he wanted and pull out a book with a title of Flirting Paradise and open it up and start to read.
Naruto and Hinata became confuse and shock at the same time. Kakashi than said, "What's wrong? Hurry and come at me." Naruto still confused said, "But… hey! Why do you have a book?" Kakashi didn't look up and reply, "Why? Well, because I want to know what happens next? Don't worry about it. It won't make a difference against you guys." Damn it stop thinking I'm weak Naruto thought, then said, "I'll beat you to a pulp!"
He than went charging at Kakashi with a fist raised high. Naruto than jump into the air with his fist in front of him, trying to strike his face. Kakashi simply raise his hand and block his attack. Than Naruto land on the ground moved for a kick to Kakashi face when Kakashi just duck still reading his book. Naruto kick flew right above his head. Naruto once again land on the ground saying, "Damn you, you bastard!" Naruto get ready for another attack, by running aiming for his face, but Kakashi disappeared. Naruto was confused to where Kakashi went and did not expect Kakashi to appear behind him.
Naruto didn't move because he still didn't know he was behind him. Kakashi made the Seal of the tiger symbol with his hand, and says, "A ninja isn't supposed to get caught from behind, over and over, idiot." Sasuke thought to himself no way, a fire-element jutsu? That bastard isn't going to just run around. Kakashi started moving and saying, "Hidden Leaf Ancient Taijustu Supreme Technique…before he could finish a hand stops him.
Kakashi look up to see Hinata stopping his hand and pushing Naruto out of the way. When did she get there Sasuke wondered. She jumped backward a few feet and Naruto joined her. Naruto thanked Hinata for saving him and than Hinata said, "Naruto I will d-distract him, you come in when you s-see an opening." Naruto nodded his head in understanding. Hinata made quick symbols than she said, "Byakugan!" Veins pop out by her eyes and outline her nonexistent pupil. Naruto and Sasuke jumped a little at seeing this, both wondering what was Byakugan? Hinata moved into her stance spacing her feet out than shift her arms up, palm straight out.
She than ran forward to Kakashi and thrust her hand to his chest. Kakashi immediately jumped back before she could hit him. Hinata did the same thing aiming for his chest and Kakashi jumped back again. Hinata did it again with the same results. Sasuke said to himself why does, she keep doing the same thing over and over and Kakashi too? Once again Hinata ran toward Kakashi, but before he could jump back Naruto came up from behind and grabbed his back.
Hinata thrust her hand toward his chest and made contact with it. Sasuke about ready to jump off the branch notice it wasn't a hard hit, but more of a tap. He stayed on the branch when he saw Kakashi immediately threw Naruto off his back into a tree than gave a sharp kick to Hinata. Hinata went flying from the kick that Kakashi gave her and hit the ground that took the air right out of her lungs.
Naruto seeing Hinata gasping for breath, immediately ran toward Kakashi trying to get a hit, but Kakashi kick him into the river. Sasuke still looking for an opening got ready to throw his shurikens. Kakashi got his book back out and said, "Let's see…" Naruto slowly sinking to the bottom thought to himself damn this isn't suppose to happen, and started swimming upward. Naruto threw 2 shurikens from underwater thinking it was his perfect chance. But Kakashi easily caught the shurikens with 2 fingers. Hinata gasp and Sasuke took his hands out of his shurikens holder.
Naruto crawled out from the water gasping for breath. Kakashi toying with Naruto by saying, "Hey, what's wrong? If you don't get a bell by noon, you get no lunch." Naruto said in a desperate voice, "I know that!" "You sure are weak for someone who is going to surpass Hokaga," Kakashi reply. Suddenly Naruto stomach growled than Naruto said angrily, "Damn, damn! I can't still fight on an empty stomach!"
Sasuke could hear his stomach growling, so could Hinata both was agreeing with Naruto. Kakashi started walking away from Naruto going to Hinata who was still lying on the ground. Naruto yell at Kakashi, "I was just a little careless, that's all! Damn, I'm starving and have no strength, (stomach growled again) but no matter what, I must get a bell. No matter what, I can't (grabbing the sand) I can't be stuck here!" Hinata suddenly saw in the river, shadows, luckily Kakashi was still turn to me.
Naruto yelled at Kakashi, "I'll become a Ninja!" From out of the river pop out 7 Naruto. One of the Naruto said, "You're careless! My specialty Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!"
Kakashi turn around. Hinata was surprised to say the least because with her Byakugan she could tell that those were not illusion, but the real thing. Kakashi said, "Not just Busnhin(Illusions), but Kage Bunshin(real Illusions) The forbidden jutsu he defeated Mizuki with. (All the Naruto stood in front of him) With you ability, about one minute is probably your limit with this jutsu. (They came charging at him now) No matter how many you line up, you're still Naruto. You can't beat me with that jutsu yet." The bells hanging from is pants started ringing.
Behind Kakashi a Naruto clone grab his back. Kakashi immediately said, "What? Behind me?" Sasuke and Hinata were both shock to see a Naruto grab Kakashi from behind. The Naruto on Kakashi back told Kakashi in an angry yet prideful voice, "Weren't Ninjas not supposed to get caught from behind, Kakashi Sensei?" All the other Naruto grab Kakashi legs, so he couldn't move. One of the Naruto jumped into the air with his fist aiming for his face. The Naruto on Kakashi back started telling how he made his plan, "Using the Kage Bunshin, I sent a clone out of the water to sneak around behind you! This is for Hinata and underestimating me!" Hinata blush at Naruto comment. Sasuke thought to himself a diversion plan, eh?
Naruto hit his fist with all his force right at one of his clones? While the Naruto that gave the punch said, "Huh." Hinata said out loud in a surprise voice, "The o-one who got punch was N-naruto." The Naruto that gave the punch pointed to the Naruto he punch and said, "You're Kakashi Sensei, aren't you? You used Henge No Justsu (transforming into someone appears) to transform!" All the Naruto started fighting with themselves.
Hinata was about to say to Naruto none of them are Kakashi, when Kakashi appear behind and tied her up to a tree. Kakashi said, "Naruto needs to learn on his our." Than he disappear in a blanket of smoke. The Naruto's continue punching each other till one of them (while strangling one of the Naruto) scream, "Hey why don't you release the jutsu? Then you'll know because there will only be 2 left". The other one replied, "Why didn't you realize that earlier, idiot!" Smoke covered the area when Naruto disengage the jutsu. The smoke clear to find only one Naruto standing all beat up.
Sasuke thought to himself that was Kawarimi no Jutsu, Idiot. He explain it further, normally it's done by quickly replacing your body with an animal or object. By making it seem like you were attacked, this jutsu will usually confuse your opponent and create a chance to attack. After the Jounin was caught, he switched his own body with one of Naruto's clones. Not only did it confuse Naruto, but also used Naruto's attack against himself.
Naruto was sad at what happened look over to where Hinata was, but found that she disappeared. Naruto turned his head every which way looking for Hinata, but instead he found a bell on the ground. Naruto got excited and said, "A bell! He must have been so desperate to escape he dropped a bell!" Than went running toward the bell. He leans on his knee and went to grab the bell. Before he could touch it Naruto foot got caught in a rope trap. Lifting Naruto into the air yelling, "What the hell is this?" Sasuke thought to himself idiot it's obviously a trap. But that Jounin, even when playing with Naruto and Hinata, had no openings.
Naruto still in the air was trying to grab the bell, when Kakashi grab it and said, "Think before using a jutsu or it will be used against you. And also don't fall for such obvious traps, idiot." Naruto getting mad at Kakashi said, "Damn it!" Kakashi continue, "A ninja must be able to read what's underneath the underneath." "I know that stuff!", Naruto yelled! Kakashi didn't believe him, so he said, "I'm telling you because you don't. Listen! Your movements are too wasteful!" Sasuke screamed in his head now!
Sasuke got out his shuriken and threw them. He finally showed an opening. "Geez, you are…" Kakashi got interrupted by getting hit by all the shuriken Sasuke threw. Kakashi went flying from the impact. Naruto freaked out seeing Kakashi had got hit, his hand waving in the air screaming, "No way! Sasuke, you bastard! You went too far!" Kakashi was now falling to the floor blood spilling from his wound. When a poof of smoke transforms the Kakashi into log with shuriken embed in it.
Sasuke immediately jump from the tree thinking damn it, he used another replacement? He must have determined my location from the shuriken attack. He dropped his guard on purpose. I fell for his trap. Kakashi was in the bushes and said, "There he is."
"Ninjas need to think beyond the normal?", Naruto complain, "Damn it, I'm never going to fall for his traps again." Naruto brought out a hidden Kunai and cut the ropes. Landing on the ground with a grinning face, but suddenly his foot got trap in another trap Kakashi had set. Naruto shake his fist and yell, "I fell for it again!"
Sasuke turn around because he felt the presence of Kakashi. The bell on Kakashi pant ring as he turn to Sasuke. Kakashi said, "You're the only one to notice my presence before I showed it." Sasuke stated, "I'm different from them." Kakashi reply, "Why don't you say that after you get a bell… (His said in a mocking voice) Sasuke."
Silence rang forth, both daring each other to move first. Sasuke started it off by throwing Shrunken. Kakashi jump to the side and said while he was sliding backwards, "There's no use in just using normal attacks." Sasuke threw a single kunai at him; it went right passed him like he didn't even aim. Kakashi turn to find out that the kunai hit it mark, a rope that held a trap!
Many Shrunken start moving toward him and he jump before a single one made its mark. Each Shrunken hitting a single tree. While sliding backward from the trap Sasuke come up from behind him trying to kick him with his left foot from behind. Kakashi surprise, sweat drop and said, "What?"
Kakashi block his kicks before he hit his head with his left arm and than grab it with his right hand. Sasuke than use his right hand to punch him. Kakashi caught it with his left hand. Sasuke than flip up side down in trying to kick his head. Kakashi than move his right hand (that was holding Sasuke arm) above his head to block the kick. Sasuke than smirked and reached out his free hand toward the bells. Kakashi seeing this said. "He's…." Sasuke touch the bells just before Kakashi jump backward letting go of Sasuke arm and legs. Both landing on the ground feet planted. Kakashi couldn't help but think what a guy. I don't even have time to read Flirting Paradise.
Naruto still hanging upside down thinking Hmmmm. Than Naruto look at the scenery to see a statue that look like a sun dial. Naruto than said, "So that's how it looks behind the logs." Naruto than saw the lunches on the statue. He continue saying more excited, "There's lunch on the rock! 'Ninjas need to think beyond the normal.", eh?" Than he start laughing madly.
Kakashi said, "I'll admit that you're different from those 2." Sasuke smirked and than put his hand together in Horse and Tiger than said, "Katon Goukakyuu no Jutsu." Kakashi was surprise 'what!' That technique isn't something a Genin can do… He shouldn't have enough chakra. Sasuke than blow out a fireball from his mouth. He did it with such force it made a crater in the ground. He than look to see what happen to Kakashi to find he's gone! Sasuke immediately looked behind, above, and all around. Where is he Sasuke thought? Sasuke than was push out of the way to the ground, while Kakashi said, "Beneath you!"
He look up to find Hinata where he was and to find Hinata leg in the grip of Kakashi hand. Kakashi spoke, "Doton Shinjuuzanshu no jutsu." Hinata scream while she was than pull through the ground. Sasuke tried to grab Hinata arm before she was pull down, but Hinata move her hand away.
Hinata head was the only thing that could be seen because the rest of her body was in the ground. Kakashi said from a tree, "That is the second ninja tactics know-how, Ninjutsu. Its a good thing Hinata move her hand or you would be with her. Hinata how is it?" Hinata didn't reply. Kakashi vanish in a poof of smoke. Sasuke walk up to Hinata and started digging her out. Hinata look up and said, "You s-should go a-after Kakashi and g-get one of those b-bells, I will be f-fine." Sasuke stop digging and said, "You save me, so I have to repay you," and continue digging her out. In his mind Sasuke said damn it, we're this different in skill!
FlashBack
Hinata was tied down to the trees struggle to get her hand out of the rope. She tried wriggling out, but it was no use. Hinata was giving up hope till she heard Naruto yelling. Naruto never gives up hope and I won't either. She kept moving around, luckly I have my jacket on or I would have rope burn on me.
This isn't working Hinata remembered what her father always told her how useless she was and struggle harder. Finally her hands were free! Than she move her hand closer and did some symbols than she said, "Nawanuke no Jutsu (Rope Escape Technique)." She was free she didn't gave up, just like Naruto! She grinned than activated her Byakugan to find Kakashi.
End of Flashback
Naruto sat on the statue hands clapped together saying, "All I have to do is eat this while hiding instead of getting a bell." He laughed than said, "Time to eat!" Suddenly he heard, "Hey," that sounded like Kakashi. Oh no that is Kakashi! Naruto said, "That was a joke and…" Kakashi reply, "Too late!"
Hinata was finally out of the dirt and thanking Sasuke. Sasuke than looked around for Kakashi presence, but could find it. Hinata than said to Sasuke shyly, "I c-can find h-him." Sasuke than turn to her wondering what she was talking about, if he couldn't find him there no way she could. Hinata than activate her Byakugan and look around for him. Hinata point toward the left, and said, "At the t-three logs, w-with Naruto." Sasuke ask because it was driving him crazy, "What is a Byakugan." "T-the Byakugan lets m-me see in a 360 d-degree and far a-away." That will be very useful Sasuke thought. Sasuke got going as did Hinata jumping toward that direction Hinata pointed.
They stop on the last tree branch to see Kakashi standing by Naruto who was tied up to one of the logs. Stupid Naruto Sasuke mumble to himself. They stood in silence wanting for a chance to strike. Hinata suddenly ask, "If you d-distract Kakashi I can go and u-untie Naruto, than w-we all a-attack at him, we are s-sure to get a b-bell." Sasuke didn't even look at Hinata and told her, "No you 2 are only going to slow me down." Hinata took that comment personally and bent her head down so Sasuke wouldn't see her face. She unconsciously activates her Byakugan and found out there was a Kakashi on the branch next to them. Hinata said in a non-emotional tone, "Kakashi not down there."
Sasuke look up surprised at Hinata than suddenly the branch gave way. Hinata ran down the tree to gain balance, Sasuke jump from the tree to the ground. He looked up to see Kakashi had broken the branch they were on. Why didn't I sense him? Kakashi came at Hinata with a punch to the stomach, but to his dislike Sasuke move Hinata away trying to kick him. Hinata was pushed to the ground by Sasuke when she look up she see Kakashi with Sasuke in a head lock. Hinata get into her stance ready to help Sasuke, but than she remember what Sasuke said to her and instead of helping him she threw a kunai and made a run for Naruto. The kunai made Kakashi jump back, giving the chance for Sasuke to strike back. He elbowed Kakashi to get loose and than slide out of his grip.
"Eh, Hinata she is coming my way. Is she going to help me," Naruto mumbled to himself, "Hinata is!" Hinata was 5 feet from Naruto when Naruto saw a shadow behind her. Naruto yell, "Look out Hinata!" Hinata took out a kunai to throw at Naruto ropes, but her arm was caught before she could. Kakashi said, "Naruto isn't getting away." Kakashi held her arm just like Naruto was early, if she struggled she would get hit by her own Kunai. Hinata activated her Byakugan and looked for Sasuke, but to her dismay Sasuke was still fighting with Kakashi and he was at a disadvantage. He used Kage Bunshin like Naruto. I can't do anything, why am I always like this, in everyone's way.
Naruto exclaim, "Let go of Hinata you bastard!" Hinata look up to see Naruto trying to get out of the rope to save her. Hinata thought to herself if Naruto is trying to do something while he is tied up, I can try to do something to not give up. Hinata try to move forward this way she wouldn't touch the Kunai. Kakashi had a firm grasp on her so she didn't move. Hinata try to figured out a way out of this situation.
Sasuke was having difficulty even touching Kakashi because he saw his move last time. He was also having difficulty with the all traps he had set up. I can't believe were this far off in skills! He tries once again to get a punch on him by jumping on a tree than jumping off sending him like a rocket toward Kakashi. Kakashi jump to the side, making Sasuke landing into another trap. Suddenly they both heard Naruto scream, "Hinata are you all right." Sasuke took this chance because he barely misses the trap to send a throwing star at Kakashi making a hit. Kakashi pop into white smoke, A Kage Bunshin!
Hinata thinking the only way to get out was that. Hinata looked at Naruto one last time than jumped to the side. To miss getting hit by the kunai in the head but in the shoulder and jump to loosen the hold on her arm and lessen the pressure on her shoulder. When she got sliced Naruto scream, "Hinata are you all right!" Kakashi was surprise by her action because she was calm like Sasuke and wouldn't do such an irresponsible move. Since Kakashi was surprise she got out easily, she than threw the Kunai in her hand at Naruto ropes. The Kunai hit its mark. Naruto immediately running toward her was stop by a second Kakashi. Hinata ran for it to heal herself, Kakashi out of his shock appear in front of her. Hinata with her Byakugan activate went into her stance.
Naruto was coming at Kakashi with another punch. I guess it time to teach Naruto a lesson before Sasuke comes and tries to defeat me. "Naruto before I tie you up again I'm going to show you the special Taijutsu technique." Naruto yell, "Like hell you're going to tie me up again!"
Hinata started running at Kakashi thrusting her hand out still aiming at his chest. Kakashi jump to the side, but Kakashi soon realized that Hinata never plan hitting him but faking it. She ran straight across into the forest he tries to follow, but felt a kick to his back.
In a poof of smoke that Kakashi went away now there only one left thought Sasuke. Kakashi was surprised that Sasuke went after that clone, after all from what he saw of Sasuke, he like to make Naruto look like an idiot. Sasuke seeing 2 Kakashi and hearing Naruto yelling about Hinata look at seeing the cut in her shoulder and decide to help her. It was only because she helped me.
Kakashi had to make this quick Sasuke would be coming after me now. He got behind Naruto when he was once again trying punching him, and putting his hands into the position. Sasuke turn around to see Kakashi with the tiger hand seal up behind Naruto. Naruto look behind to see Kakashi saying, "Hidden leaf Ancient Taijutsu Supreme Technique." Naruto felt throbbing pain in his butt, he went flying because of that agony he felt. Kakashi move his hand farther saying, "One thousand Years of Pain!"
Sasuke closed his eyes, sweat dropping and saying, "2 total morons." Kakashi than look toward Sasuke waiting for him to move. Sasuke smirk getting ready to attack Kakashi. Throwing his last Shurikens at Kakashi and running with them to get Kakashi a hit by either his Shurikens or his fist. Kakashi seeing his plan jump far into the air so he wouldn't get hit at all. Sasuke smirk at Kakashi plan he than sent his shurikens that was attach to string, at Kakashi. Surprise by what Sasuke did, couldn't go anywhere in the air he have to do the Kawarimi no Jutsu (replacement jutsu). The Shurikens made there mark, but a poof of smoke reveal a log in his place.
He appeared behind Sasuke, but unlike Naruto knew he was there and tried to kick him before Kakashi acted. Kakashi dodge his hit by moving to the side, but immediately ducked to dodge an attack from Naruto. Kakashi than grab Naruto arm and throwing him into one of the logs he was tie to. Sasuke jump back to hide himself to think up a plan. Kakashi went up to Naruto who was lying upside down on the log. Naruto got up ready to fight when Kakashi got some rope again. They had struggle, but in the end Kakashi won Naruto was once again tie to the log.
Sasuke jump down after Kakashi was finish with Naruto. Having no choice but Taijutsu because he used up the last of his weapon before. He try to attack again with a kick to the side. Kakashi duck than move to his right to kick Sasuke in the side, but Sasuke flip to the left to avoid it. Kakashi half expecting him to do this twist his body around to kick the other way. Sasuke couldn't move from his position so he had to block it. The kick never landed on Sasuke instead it landed on Hinata which she block for him.
They both jump back a few feet. Hinata took out some Shurikens she had left over and gave them to Sasuke, he took them. Sasuke look to see her wound bandage. Before any of them could move Kakashi put one of his hands in the symbol of the tiger and the other grabbing the finger that where sticking up. Foliage from the vegetation around went flying into the air like a whirlwind, when the wind pick up. Kakashi disappear in the foliage. The foliage was surrounding the both of them, till it lessen and finally disappeared.
Hinata look around for Kakashi, but he was no where to be seen. She'll have to activate her Byakugan, but before she did she Naruto by a trees hit with many Shurikens, blood spilling out making a pool of blood. He was desperate trying call for help, but his throat was slash making him only able to croak. He was trying to breath, but because of the slash to his throat he couldn't. Hinata was trying to run to him, but her body wouldn't move a single inch. She could save him with her medicine she made, but her legs couldn't move. He was going to die and was all her fault
Sasuke look around for Kakashi, but couldn't find him, he'll have to use the Hyuuga again. "Aaaaaaaagghh," shriek Hinata than fainted. Sasuke and Naruto look at her very confuse. Kakashi said behind a tree still reading his book, "Ninja Tactics know-how number 3, Genjutsu. Hinata fell for it easily when her Byakugan was down." He than thought to himself maybe I overdid it, but she should have noticed if it's real or not. Sasuke thought to himself Genjutsu, eh? A type of hallucinatory mind-controlling technique. Poor Hinata, Naruto thought. Ding a ling, ding a ling, ding a ling
Everyone head turn around to a small stump that held the timer as the alarm went off. Kakashi walk up to Hinata who was on the floor and took something out of his pouch. He than brought it up to her nose and she shuck her head slowly waking up to hear the alarm going off. Sasuke started walking toward the 3 log that held Naruto. Kakashi brought Hinata with him to the log because she was still drowse.
Stomach growling could be heard from all 3 students. Naruto was tie to the middle, Hinata was on his right, and Sasuke was on his left each depresses because they didn't get the bells which mean no lunch. "Your stomach are growling, eh?", Kakashi said. He than put his hand in front with his index finger pointing up and said, "By the way, about the results of this training… None of you need to return to the Ninja Academy."
Naruto got excite and started kicking his legs up. Sasuke smirk and Hinata had a timid smile on her face. Kakashi than said with a smile, "You should quit being ninjas!" Naruto jaw fell open, Hinata hid her face in her arms, and Sasuke glare at him. He has to be a ninja to defeat that one person; there can be no set back. I'll show him who shouldn't be a ninja Sasuke thought to himself. He speeds off toward Kakashi with his arm sticking out. Naruto and Hinata were both surprise to see him do that, after all he was the calm one like Hinata. Kakashi kick him in the back. He put his body on him than twisted his arm around his back. He than put his foot on Sasuke head.
"You haven't let me finish, there only one person on this team worth being a ninja." They all look up except Sasuke who just stay where he was. Naruto ask since Kakashi stay silence, "Who is the person and quit being ninjas? What do you mean? We couldn't get a bell, but why you have to say we should quit!"
Kakashi reply, "It's because of 2 of you are just kids who don't even deserve to be ninjas." Kakashi went down toward Sasuke ear and whisper, "See? You are just a kid." Sasuke couldn't stand it, he can't fail here. Kakashi had a serious face on than said, "Do you guys think being a ninja is easy? Why do you think we're training by having you guys into groups?" Naruto ask, "What do you mean?" Kakashi continue, "In other words, 2 of you don't understand the answer of this test."
Naruto said confuse, but trying to figure it out, "The answer?" "That's right. The answer to determine whether you pass or fail," Kakashi reply. No one answer so Kakashi said in a little aggravated voice, "Geez, are you brains empty? You don't understand why you're all in a group?" Naruto getting angry said, "So what about 3 people being in a group?" Kakashi answer, "Teamwork."
Each one was surprised, but one. "It's too late even if you notice now. If all 3 of came at me at once maybe you could have gotten a bell. (He lighten up and said) But that's too bad." Sasuke than said, "Why do we need to use teamwork when there's only 2 bells? If 3 people work hard to get it, one person will have to go back to the Academy. It make a group conflict occur instead of teamwork." Kakashi reply, "Of course, this test tries to put you 3 against each other. In this situation, we select those who can prioritize teamwork before themselves. That was the purpose, but 2 of you were pathetic"
He indicate toward Naruto, "Naruto! All you did was work on your own, even when Hinata try to help you." He pushes his foot harder on Sasuke head, "Sasuke! You assumed that those 2 were only going to burden you and did everything yourself, even when Hinata help you many times." He than pointed toward Hinata and said, "Hinata is the only one who tried to get everyone to work together." Hinata blush at this comment.
"Missions are done in groups. It's true that ninjas need well-developed individual abilities, but it's teamwork that is much more important. An individual action that disrupts the teamwork will result in danger or even death for the teammates. For example…(he reach into his pouch and got out a Kunai and than put it to Sasuke throat) Hinata! Kill Naruto, or Sasuke's going to die!"
Hinata got really worried she wouldn't want to kill anyone. Naruto got really worried that Hinata would kill him because every girl like Sasuke and doesn't like him. He stood up and said, "That's what will happen." Hinata and Naruto sigh. "After getting someone taken hostage, you will be faced with a difficult decision, and someone will die. In every mission, you put your life on the line." He started walking toward the statue. Sasuke continue lying there mad at himself and than finally got up walking back to where he was.
"Look at this…(he pointed toward the stature) The numerous names carved into this stone. All these names are those praise as heroes in this village." Naruto than said shouted, "I like that! I've decided that I'm going to have my name carved into that! A hero! I'm not going to die an useless death!" Kakashi look around toward Naruto, "But they're not normal heroes" Naruto curious ask, "So what kind of heroes were they?" Kakashi was silent. Naruto said, "Come on, tell me." Kakashi reply, "Those who were K.I.A."
Naruto was confuse, "What's K.I.A." Hinata said in a sad voice, "T-those who were k-killed in a-action." Naruto than grew quiet and look down, than to the side thinking how gloomy. Sasuke said, "tsk." Kakashi continue, "This is a cenotaph. The names of my friend are carved in here as well." He than grew quiet while his student look sadly at there Sensei." Kakashi look around and said, "I'll give you one more chance because of Hinata. However, the battle for the bell will be much harsher after lunch. Eat lunch only if you are up to the challenge, but! Don't let Naruto eat." Naruto than look hungrily at Kakashi and a little mad. Kakashi started walking toward them saying, "This is punishment for breaking the rules and trying to eat lunch early. If anyone feeds him(looking at Hinata than at Sasuke), the person will immediately fail." Naruto sweat dropped as his mouth fell open. "I'm the rule here. Got it?" Kakashi said.
They got out there lunch that Kakashi made for them. Sasuke starting eating the rice and Hinata stare at her food than made glance at Naruto. Suddenly they heard Naruto belly growl loudly. Naruto than said, "I'm okay even if I don't eat!" He kept repeating himself till his stomach growl again and than said in a more desperate voice, "I'm okay…"
Hinata couldn't stand it no more and gave his lunch to Naruto and to her surprise Sasuke did too. Naruto look surprise at the 2. Hinata and Sasuke look at each other than nodded. She activates her Byakugan and said, "He is behind the tree in the far corner." She pointed to left of her. Sasuke stood up and went to Naruto right and Hinata went in front of Sasuke with her lunch. She grab some rice with her chopstick and than blush madly while uttering, "N-naruto h-here y-you g-go." Naruto was glad to eat anything so he took it.
A blast of smoke covered the area in front of them. Kakashi came out furious saying, "you 3!" Naruto was sacred shaking his head side to side screaming. Hinata taken by surprise was falling backward while screaming, till she was caught by Sasuke. She looks up at him and he push her to her feet. She got into her stance as did Sasuke to be prepared for anything.
Kakashi said in a serious tone, "You 3 broke the rule. Are you prepared for the punishment?" He started making symbol with his hands and than cloud appears over head, lighting coming down in a steady stream with thunder. The ground started shaking as Kakashi said, "Any last words?" Naruto was the first to act saying, "But." Kakashi look at him merciless than said, "Huh?" Sasuke than said for Naruto, "We're a 3 man team, right?" Hinata nodded her head in agreement and said, "W-we 3 are o-one!" Naruto scream after looking at the 2, "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah that's right!" Kakashi took a couple of step hand still in his symbol and said, "You 3 are one, eh?" He bent down and put his hand on his waist staring at the 3 of them. He suddenly smile and said, "You pass!" All 3 look surprise and confuse at the same time.
He said in a lighter tone, "You pass." Naruto than repeated him, "Pass? Why?" The sun could be seen breaking through the clouds as they departed. "You 3 are the first. People I had previously were blockheads who just listened to what I said. Ninjas need to think beyond the normal. In the world of ninjas, those who break the rules are called scum, but those who don't take care of their friends are even worse than scum."
He look up at the sky, Naruto was about ready to cry, Hinata was smiling and Sasuke smirk. Naruto said in a shaky voice, "He's… He's kinda of cool." Kakashi than look down to the 3 and said, 'The training ends here. Everyone passes!" He than raise his hand up saying, "Group 7 will start doing missions (hand than made a thumbs up sign) starting tomorrow!" Naruto yelled while bouncing his head, "I did it! I'm a ninja, ninja, ninja!" Kakashi than said, "Let's go home." Hinata took out her last Kunai and cut the ropes. Naruto thank Hinata and started walking catching up Kakashi, but than turn around to see Hinata still standing and the posts.
Naruto than said, "Come on Hinata!" Hinata reply, "I'll c-catch up l-later," and wave to him. Sasuke look behind to see Hinata staying back, she going to train is she? Naruto said ok and wave her bye, to see Sasuke walking off to another direction. Naruto than said, "Sasuke idiot, where are you going?" Sasuke reply, "Nowhere dope." Naruto than started yelling names at him and afterward walk to different direction to do some training. Kakashi was left standing looking at the 3. I'm going to have to follow them to see what there doing?
He follows each one to find out, they all were training on there own and training very badly. He grab them all into one spot thinking if they are going to train at least I'll teach them the better way. Each wants to change something about themselves, to be notice by someone. Naruto wants everyone to notice him, Hinata want her clan to notice her, and Sasuke want the person he wants to kill to notice him.