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Pass or Fail: Survival Test
Naruko Uzumaki, container of the Kyuubi, woke up at six in the morning. Kakashi-sensei had told them to be at training ground three by seven. She wasn't sure what kind of test this would be, but if only nine people passed, it had to be intense. An alarm sounded as her instant ramen finished cooking. She had just gotten around to buying another carton of milk last night, and thank goodness. With something as strenuous as learning new jutsu or something she needed what she could get.
She decided to keep Remy home today, because if he got hurt then bad things would happen. To the assailant, not her, dattebayo. She strode over to her closet to find another jumpsuit. Orange was the best color in the world! Naruko glanced at the alarm clock. After eating and getting changed, it was already 6:30! Deciding that her hair would be fine without brushing it, two twin tails adorned her head.
After locking up the apartment, Naruko walked down the street in search of the training grounds. She hadn't seen them for quite some time. This could be a problem. Then her eyes landed on a familiar head of pink. Thank, kami! Sakura had to know where they were...but she wouldn't approach the temperamental girl. She didn't need the bruise.
Sakura turned left abruptly, despite the fact there wasn't a street in that direction. Then Naruko realized...the other girl was looking for Ducky. Bitch. She turned away to try and find it herself. Oh, of course. A small, blue chakra signature appeared. "'Maru, how many times are we gonna go through this? I can sense chakra, gaki."
Konohamaru was about to begin his little intro when suddenly she interrupted, "Do you know where training ground three is?" The little boy pointed to his left...where it had been all along?! She could have smacked herself, but refrained from doing so in front of her little follower. "Thanks, dattebayo! Later!"
She took off, hoping she wasn't late.
Hatake Kakashi liked to think he made his own decisions, constantly defied the higher ranks, but...he knew he couldn't fail this team. Sure, they were bound to be dysfunctional, and of course it was a train wreck...but the last Uchiha and Namikaze were on that team. But only one of them knew their heritage, and it wasn't the happy-go-lucky blonde idiot that put glitter in his hair.
Damn that glitter took forever to get out...he shook his head. Kakashi's eye twitched as some glitter dust fell on his little orange book. He could already feel the headache coming on.
But if he couldn't fail them...he could at least make sure to put them through hell for making him become a sensei. Maybe beat the shit out of Ducky. He snorted, wondering how in the hell Naruko Uzumaki had come up with such a ridiculous name. And...since the girl was a sensor...did she recognize him? It didn't matter. He could stay home for exactly three more hours before he was obligated to show up. Three hours late, just like Obito...
His red eye tingled.
Naruko punched a tree. Over and over again. Stupid ass excuse for a Sensei. It had been two hours, almost three, and he still hadn't shown up. She had stretched, ran, stretched again, yelled in frustration, plucked grass blades in frustration, and now she was punching a tree. It didn't matter that there was a dent and broken bark. As long as her substitute sensei remained standing she was not done.
When she had arrived, Teme looked as if he hadn't slept a night of his life, and Sakura, while tired, stared at him in admiration. "Hey..." she had mumbled, not really in the mood to talk to either of them. The feeling was slowly replaced as the minutes passed by. Theat was when she couldn't stand to stay still any longer, and started the stretch. Her thighs had been unusually tight, but running had helped a little. And after all that she had done to pass the time, she was still waiting.
Stupid. Punch. Excuse. Punch. Of. Punch. A. Punch. Sensei. Punch. The tree fell down. It would have been more impressive if the tree was big. Naruko collapsed to the ground, rolled onto her tummy, and began to pluck a new patch of grass. She could feel the eyes of her teammates watching her. Apparently she was good enough entertainment until Hatake arrived. Her head slammed down to the ground.
Then an influx of chakra appeared. She jumped up, finger pointed accusingly, "YOU'RE LATE! THREE HOURS LATE!" Sakura nodded beside her, eye twitching. The Naruko smirked, "Oiroke no Jutsu!" The buxom blonde appeared, twirling hair and leaning forwards slightly, "And for your punishment..." She sauntered forwards, the sucker punch him in the stomach. Twelve year old Naruko appeared in her place, fuming. "Bastard Sensei!" Kakashi had stayed in place, giggling perversely. It didn't matter. She would find his weakness another day.
Sensei clapped his hands once, then set an alarm clock for twelve. Then he held up two bells, "Sorry, a black cat crossed my path and I had to take the long way around. You have until noon to catch these bells...and to get them, you must attack me with the intent to kill. Good luck."
Sakura intervened, "Sensei, there are only two bells, but three of us!" He nodded.
"Whoever does not get the bell will be sent back to the Academy, after being tied to a post while the rest of us eat. That means all three of you could fail...or only one." Two genin's stomachs growled. Kakashi raised an eyebrow at Naruko, "Did you eat breakfast?" She nodded, a grin on her face.
"You suggested we didn't eat, but I was hungry..." then she grumbled under her breath, "plus I forgot." Then she looked up, "I need a full tank for survival, dattebayo!" Then she grabbed a kunai, come at him with the intent to kill, huh? Well...she could catch him by surprise... Naruko suddenly sprang into action, kunai aimed at his jugular. The blade was about an inch from his throat when- his hand grabbed her arm, pushing her to the ground.
"Good, but I haven't said to start yet." She shrugged, brushing her legs. "Now...go!" Sasuke and Sakura immediately jumped in different directions. Naruko knew she should hide, but evading this man was what she was best at. "A basic for a ninja is the ability to hide...huh?" He seemed to notice her. "The others are well hidden. You...are a little strange, Blondie. Lesson One: Taijutsu..." He reached into his pouch, only to pull out a small orange book and begin to read." She crossed her arms, eyebrow raised.
"This is not a fair fight, Inu." He looked surprised. "and the only strange thing here is your hair." She widened her stance, fingers crossing to make a plus sign, "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!" Five clones appeared. Four surrounded the original. The last crossed her arms, "Say, Sensei...how good is your eye?" With that, the four other clones and the original swapped places with many "Kawarimi!"
Naruko had devised the perfect plan, dattebayo! She had not summoned five clones, but six. The sixth hid her chakra, and stayed underwater in the stream. Then the original had used the Kawarimi to switch with the one underwater during the first clone switch. Her Sensei had taken out the remaining clones. He body switched with a laog and appeared behind the last clone, and crossed his fingers in the tiger seal. Fire.
Her clone's head began to twist around when- "Konohagakure Secret Taijutsu Technique: Sennen Goroshi!" The clone looked confused as nothing happened, until Kakashi's index and middle finger entered her ass. The clone went flying into the sky, before poofing into smoke. Kakashi cursed. The girl had wasted his time. Naruko was really tempted to shout rape, but didn't want to give away her position. So she created another clone, both climbed out of the river. The original took off into the forest, while the clone had revenge on her mind.
She crawled dramatically towards Kakashi, "You are so cruel Sensei. But don't worry- RAAAPPEE!" Nothing happened. "Damn. I really thought that would-" The clone poofed as a kunai poked her stomach. Kakashi jumped off into the tree line to begin the search for another victim.
Naruko flinched as the memories from her clone appeared. Hatake would pay, dattebayo. Her fist clenched and she walked to the clearing again. A bell was on the ground...either he was in a hurry or... she walked over, and threw a shruiken at the bell. A rope trap fell down, and the bell flew seven feet away. Kakashi jumped out of the bush, "You know, Blondie...I really thought you would go for the bell. No matter." He grabbed the bell and disappeared again. Naruko felt the sudden chakra influx from the other girl on the team, just as a scream rang through the forest. But not before Kakashi's chakra reached out towards Sakura. Genjutsu then.
She knew she couldn't beat him but...there was no way she was going to go back to the Academy. She was ready to be a ninja, dammit! It didn't matter what other people thought, because the only one that mattered was herself and her precious people!
Umino Iruka sat before the Hokage, a hot pot of tea on the table between them. He was worried...Naruko's sensei was none other than the famed Hatake Kakashi...the rumors about him were...concerning. The Hokage sighed, "What is it you would like to know, Iruka? I doubt you just wanted to have tea with me?" Iruka blushed a little in embarrassment, scratching the back of his neck.
"What kind of sensei does Naruko and the rest of Team Seven have?" It was best to be forward, he decided. "Is he strict?" The Hokage put his pipe down and folded his hands carefully.
The Hokage raised an eyebrow, "Are you speaking of Kakashi? Does he worry you?" Iruka, blushed a little, and leaned back.
"Sorry, Hokage-sama, it's just that I heard a rather disturbing rumor about him." The Hokage 'hmmmd' in thought. Then the old man turned around to grab something. It was a book, titled 'The Way of the Ninja.' "Hokage-sama?"
The man sighed, "This is the Pass/Fail list of the genin Kakashi was placed in charge of." He held out the book to Iruka. Inside there were...uncountable fails, and no passes?
"This is... No way! This is more than the rumors said about him!" His eyes were wide and Iruka turned up to stare the Hokage in the eye. The old man sighed, and steepled his fingers once more.
"Kakashi's tests...may be a bit more challenging than the other's, but-"
Worry was written all over his face, "But this...it says here that no team has passed!" Iruka's voice quivered, Naruko...would she be able to pass?
"That is correct...Kakashi had never passed a team..." Shadows covered the Hokage's eyes...
Sasuke hid in the shadows. Kakashi had taken out Sakura, and would most likely be searching for him. He did not understand this test...one genin against one jonin didn't add up...but if he could not defeat this jonin, he would never be able to defeat the one he strove for...Itatchi. Kakashi stood in the clearing, alone. This was his chance. He grabbed two shruiken and four kunai, throwing each in quick succession towards to unsuspecting jonin. The tall man was hit and sent flying.
Sasuke's eyes widened, before narrowing suspiciously. Blood splattered everywhere, but- a kunai was pressed to his neck. Of course. "It was only too easy to defeat Sakura. You disappoint me." His sensei continued to read 'Come Come Paradise' even as he spoke.
His eyes narrowed, "But...I am different from my teammates." Kakashi smirked.
"Why don't you say that after you get a bell." The jonin walked forwards slowly staring down. The Sasuke smirked, it was a trap. He threw a kunai at the rope hanging precariously, which triggered an arsenal of weapons which flew towards the older man. Sasuke darted behind and threw a roundhouse kick to the back. Kakashi grabbed his leg, seemingly trapping him. But the last Uchiha wasn't done yet, and attempted to punch his masked mouth. His arm was also caught. His left leg swung out and was blocked.
Sasuke now faced the ground...but the bells were right there. His fingers brushed the bells before they became just out of reach. Kakashi was toying with him. "You are different..." The jonin pocketed his book.
Sasuke snarled, made the tiger hand seal, and shouted, "Katon: Gōkyakū no Jutsu!" The large fireball leapt from his mouth...but made contact with nothing. He glanced all around, up, and could not find his sensei.
"Beneath you!" He heard the voice just after a hand grabbed his ankle and pulled him underground. Sasuke Uchiha was now stuck, only his head remained on the surface. "How is it? Can't move? Lesson number three: Ninjutsu." Then there was a swirl of leaves and Sasuke was left to his own devices.
Naruko was nervous. She had felt the fight between Ducky and Sensei, and it was clear which one of them won. Then she noticed the log posts with the food...if she could just reset the alarm clock by the lunches...and eat. She nodded to herself. She darted through the clearing, trying to cloak her chakra as best as she could. Just as she grabbed a lunch box there was a hand on her shoulder...and it was all over. The alarm went off. Sensei tied her to the post and had the other two grab a bento box.
Kakashi began, "Well, none of you have to go back to the Academy..." Sakura laughed joyously, Sasuke sat still and Naruko was still tied to a post.
"But Sensei, are you sure it's okay? All I did was faint..." Sakura giggled nervously. Kakashi nodded towards her in recognition.
"None of you have to go back to the Academy, if fact none of you should go back. All of you should quit being ninja! None of you deserve to be one, or even have a reason!" Sasuke looked angry, and charged at him. Kakashi flipped Ducky onto his stomach and put one leg on his back. Grabbing the boy's head, he placed a kunai against his neck.
Sakura turned red from anger, "I'll kill you if you hurt Sasuke-kun, shannaro!" Kakashi's face quickly turns from amusement to anger.
"None of you pass, because you fail to understand the point of this exercise...TEAMWORK!" Naruko stopped squirming, mouth open, as she realized why there were only two bells. "One of you would have had to betray your team or fail for the others to pass...if all three of you had worked together, at least two of you would have had a chance to pass...but now none of you can. Sakura, kill Naruko or Sasuke dies." Naruko began to squirm again, not liking her chances.
"Tha...that's not fair!" Kakashi nodded.
"That's an example of what can happen if each person on a team works for an individual goal alone. This stone," He walked over to a tall polished stone with numerous names carved on it. "This stone holds the names of this village's heroes. Only heroes that die in battle for their village have their names carved here. Some of my friend's names are on this list." He turned around and began to walk away, "You can have another chance after lunch, just don't feed Naruko. She already tried to eat one." Kakashi disappeared.
Naruko's stomach grumbled as she watched her teammates eat lunch. "I think we should make a strategy against him...right?" Both nodded. Her stomach grumbled again. Ducky stood up and offered her food silently. She tried to move her arms but...they were tied with rope. "It's okay, guys. I can do this..." Her stomach growled again. Rice was shoved in her mouth by a glaring Sasuke.
"You won't be holding us back when we fight." Then he turned away. Naruko raised an eyebrow in his direction, but damn this food was delicious, dattebayo! Then she shivered, Sensei's chakra appeared.
"Guys! Kak-" The jonin appeared from a cloud, looking as frightening as he did angry.
"YOU...PASS!" All their mouths opened. "You three are the first. You put your team's needs before my orders. In the world of shinobi...those who break the rules are trash, but those who abandon their friends are even worse than trash! Team Seven will begin missions tomorrow."
Sakura untied Naruko, thankfully, and all four walked away from Training Ground Three, and the beginning of Team Seven occurred.
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