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"Speech"
'Thought'
Flashback
"Umu speech"
"Kyūbi speech"

Seventh Unmei: Old Friend

Naruto began to remove the pajamas that he was still wearing form since he woke up. Before putting on the outfit Hinata had got for him he carefully inspected it. The shirt she got him was tight, black, and sleeveless. Then there was a black vest that had a high collar that could be zipped up all the way or left open. The pants were a pair of loose khaki cargo pants that reach about a quarter done his shins. Finally there was a pair of black sandals and gloves. So he put on his relatively simple outfit and went out to wait for Hinata. After waiting for a few minutes he decided that she was going to take a while longer. He went to look for weights to train in. He found a set that were small bands that got heavier based on how much chakra you put in them.

Naruto went to back to the changing rooms after he got a set of weights for himself and Hinata. He got there right when Hinata was getting out of her room. Naruto could only stare in amazement. She had tight lavender shirt under a long white vest similar to Naruto's. The only difference was that her collar was always opened and the vest was slightly longer. Right below her bosom she wore a belt that held her vest closed. On her arms were to long black gloves that were fingerless. She wore khaki skirt that went half way down her thigh and was filled with pockets like Naruto's cargo shorts. Lastly she had long boots that started right below her knee.

Hinata could only stand in fright as she couldn't tell what Naruto was thinking. 'What if he thinks I look ugly, will he hate me?' Hinata thought as tears began to well up in her eyes. Naruto noticed and regained his ability to speak.

"Wow Hina-chan, you look great. You're as beautiful as an angel." Naruto comforted as he continued to bask in her beauty. Hinata wiped away the forming tears and confidently walk next to Naruto.

"Okay then, let's go pay and then get to the training grounds." Hinata said as she walked over to the cashier. The two paid for their clothing, but with a little trouble though. The cashier recognized Naruto and tried to hike up the price. When she finally recognized Hinata he was red in the face. After paying the two went as fast as they could to Training Ground Nine. When they arrived they found an annoyed Sasuke and pissed Sakura.

"Where the have you been? Where is Naruto? And who is this guy?" Sakura said as calmly as possible, which wasn't very calmly at all.

Naruto opted to stay quite and let Hinata handle the situation. "Sakura-san, Naru-kun's right here." Hinata said politely, pointing to Naruto.

Sakura then looked at Naruto again and upon closer inspection realized that it looked fairly like Naruto. She blushed as she noticed that he became better looking with his new body and new clothes. "Well whatever. You both are still late. Just be glad that Kakashi sensei is not her yet." She spat before she went to go talk to her teammate.

Naruto and Hinata went to a tree to bask in each others company while they waited for their temporary sensei to arrive. They waited for about two more hours until Kakashi actually arrived. Naruto had to remind Hinata that he was right. Then immediately he and Sakura pointed an accusing finger at Kakashi and yelled "You're late."

"Well, I was walking down the road of life and it took a little detour." Kakashi explained to his pupils.

"Liar!" Naruto and Sakura yelled in synch.

Kakashi completely ignored them and began to explain the situation. "Okay. For this test you will have to retrieve these bells from me before two hours is up. Before you ask why there are only two the reason is that the two that don't get the bell will have to watch the other two eat lunch and…."

"And what?" Naruto asked agitated.

"Dramatic effect. I mean the others to will be sent back to the academy." Kakashi said with a self-satisfied smile on his face.

"What?! What about the genin exams? You mean to tell me that I tried so hard to possibly be sent back!" Naruto yelled out, asking the question all of the genin were thinking.

"No, I mean to tell you that the genin exams were to see if you had what it takes not if you were to become one." Kakashi explained annoyed at his outburst. "Well now that that's finished we will begin the test…Now!" He said suddenly. Suddenly the field they were in was filled with smoke when Sasuke threw a smoke bomb. After the smoke cleared all that were left standing in the field were Naruto, Hinata, and Kakashi. "Well you aren't the bright one are you Naruto, even dragging Hinata into it." He taunted.

"That's it, I'm gonna get you." Naruto yelled as he charged Kakashi. Right when Naruto was in striking distance Kakashi grabbed his arm and flung him right back at Hinata. Neither had time to reacted and crashed into each other. The two lay motionless on the ground for a few seconds before they both puffed from existence.

"Kage Buushins. That's interesting." Kakashi thought aloud as he searched for the two people who just vanished.

In the woods there were two onyx eyes staring at the battlefield. Sasuke was amazed to say the least. All through his life Naruto had been dead last yet he knew a skill that could make physical clones. Sasuke noticed Kakashi attempt to find Naruto and quickly grab four shuriken and flung them at Kakashi. There was a puff of smoke at Kakashi location and when the smoke cleared all that Sasuke saw were his four shuriken embedded in a log. Sasuke immediately began to retreat as he realized that he had now become Kakashi's prey. Sasuke ran until he no longer felt that Kakashi was following him. Right when he began to rest Kakashi appeared before him. Kakashi attack him but despite his tired body Sasuke was able to dodge. When he recovered and looked for Kakashi he wasn't there. Then he suddenly felt the ground beneath his feet start to soften and he started to sink until he was neck deep.

Naruto and Hinata sat in the forest planning their plan of attack. During the introduction Hinata realized that the task needed teamwork and Naruto agreed with her analysis. Together they created the perfect plan to get the bells.

"Okay, Hina-chan you know what you gotta do, right?" Naruto questioned one last time, just to make sure nothing would go wrong.

"Yes, but why aren't I asking you this?" Hinata teased at his usually clumsy demeanor that prevented him from completely understanding some things the first time.

"Because I never forget a plan I create." Naruto responded coolly.

Suddenly the heard a shriek that they figured was from Sakura. "Let's go retrieve Sakura-san first and then go check up on Sasuke-san." Hinata said as she got up and headed in the direction of the scream. When they got there they found Sakura unconscious. They took Sakura with them to check up on Sasuke. When the found Sasuke he was still neck deep in the ground.

"Ha! Looks like Sasuke-teme is almost six feet under." Naruto mocked Sasuke's predicament.

"Shut up dobe. Help me out of here or I'll kill you if you don't." Sasuke retorted as he motioned with his head for Naruto to come to him. Naruto obliged and walked toward Sasuke but instead of helping him out he leaned down and whispered into his ear.

"No."

"What do you mean no?! I mean if you do I'd be in your debt." Sasuke asked shocked that Naruto didn't want to have a favor owed to him.

"I mean you're not Sasuke-teme. Sasuke-teme would never want to be in debt to anyone." Naruto whispered back right before he did a low kick at the imposter's head. The imposter barely dodged as he jumped out from the ground.

"Very good Naruto, but how did you know I wasn't the real Sasuke." The imposter said as he released his henge to reveal Kakashi.

"Well like I said before Sasuke-teme is just too stuck up to accept help, plus we already have him with us." Naruto explained as Hinata released the Genjutsu she had placed of Sasuke. While looking for Sakura they had found Sasuke unconscious on the ground. Naruto thought if he should wake him up but Naruto decided he like Sasuke better that way.

"Very good, both of you. I suppose Hinata realized the true purpose of the test and told you." Kakashi congratulated the two for their cooperation. "But the rules still apply." He finished as he entered a fighting position.

"Even if the test were over I'd still fight you." Naruto said with a smirk before he rushed Kakashi in the same manner as before.

"I thought you knew better than that." Kakashi said as he prepared to repeat the earlier fight by throwing Naruto into Hinata. When Naruto reached him he grabbed him by his arm and spun him around and then hurled him at Hinata.

"I do." Naruto's voice rang out. Kakashi immediately knew he did something wrong when he started flying toward Hinata instead of Naruto. Naruto used one of his tails to grab Kakashi's arm and the rest to anchor him self to the ground. He used all of the force Kakashi built up to act like a catapult and send the poor Jonin flying. Kakashi so surprised that he wasn't able to react. By the time he realized what happened he could see Hinata with her Byakugen active and ready to strike. Kakashi closed his eyes and waited to feel the pain of the Hyūga's Juken. He waited but it never came instead he hit the ground about fifteen yards away. Kakashi was amazed. Hinata's attack had missed. He was about to launch an attack until he saw Naruto with his arm around Hinata, each holding a bell.

"Very smart you two. You each used your strengths and my weakness to get the bells." Kakashi congratulated as he cursed him self for underestimating them.

"I know. We rock." Naruto said as he pumped his free arm into the air.

"Yes we do." Hinata said with a cheerful smile. Obviously Naruto's attitude was rubbing off on her.

"Don't get too excited. Remember that it is mostly because of me underestimating you." Kakashi reminded them.

"Kill joy." Naruto said simply as he stuck his tongue at Kakashi.

"I think it was a great plan as it took into account of him underestimating us." Hinata said to cheer Naruto up. It cheered him up almost immediately.

"Ha, I forgot that the plan would only work if you underestimated use." Naruto laughed and scratched his head nervously.

"Okay, since the test is over let's tie these two up." Kakashi as he turned and walked toward the posts Sasuke and Sakura were to be tied to. Naruto picked up Sasuke and rather ungracefully placed him on his shoulder. Hinata kindly lifted Sakura and placed her on her back.

When Sasuke awoke he saw Hinata and Naruto tied to posts, and Sakura was happily enjoying her lunch. He immediately took the chance to mock Naruto. "What happened dobe, get caught stealing the lunch."

"Yeah and I got Hina-chan caught too." Naruto lied with an embarrassed expression plastered on his face. Hinata was about to speak up until Kakashi interrupted.

"Actually Naruto and Hinata successfully stole the two bells. When we were about to tie you and Sakura up Naruto and Hinata offered to take your places and offered you their food." Kakashi explained seriously.

"Why'd you go and do that, dobe?" Sasuke asked rather annoyed that someone took pity on him.

"So you and Sakura can eat because Hinata and I ate breakfast." Naruto explained with his trademark grin.

"Also because we realized the purpose of the test so you guys can pass and we can take it again." Hinata finished explaining.

This time Sakura asked the question. "What was the purpose of the test?"

"The purpose was to test your teamwork." Kakashi stated like it was obvious.

To say the least both Sakura and Sasuke were amazed. Naruto and Hinata had managed to steal the bells while they couldn't even put up a fight. What amazed them even more was the fact that Naruto was dead last and Hinata was just several rankings ahead of him.

Suddenly an ANBU guard appeared before the group. "Hinata-san, Naruto-san. Hokage-sama wish to speak with you." He said before leaving as quickly as he appeared. As soon as he left both Naruto and Hinata were untied; Naruto used his tails while Hinata used a jutsu. The two silently grabbed each other's hand and sped off toward the Hokage Tower. The arrived at the tower relatively fast and when they entered Naruto received cold glares from nearly everyone working there save for a few people that actually knew him. Hinata noticed these glares but decide the people had probably been pranked by Naruto. They arrived at the Hokage's office and were greeted by two ANBU guards.

"Hello Naru-chan. How are you doing? I haven't seen you in so long." Said one of the guards; She was wearing the normal ANBU uniform and had a tiger mask on. She had long vivid red hair that reached mid back.

"Who?" Naruto said with a confused look on his face.

"It's me, Yuki. I used to guard you when you were younger." The figure said as she removed her mask.

"Yuki-chan?" Naruto asked in disbelief. To be honest with himself he had almost completely forgotten about her.

"That's right, the one and only." Yuki said as she hugged Naruto and gave him a kiss on the forehead.

"He stop it, I'm not a little kid anymore." Naruto tried to struggle but couldn't break free of the woman's grasp.

"You're just embarrassed with this cute girl standing next to you." Yuki said as she release Naruto from he hug.

"Me, embarrassed, no way. Anyway, Yuki-chan I would like to introduce you to my girlfriend Hina-chan. Hina-chan this is Yuki-chan, she used to protect me from people who got overly angry from my pranks."

"What pranks?! I protected you from people who…" Yuki protested but was interrupted by Naruto.

"Didn't like my pranks, right." Naruto insisted.

"Yeah pranks." Yuki agreed as he caught onto what Naruto meant.

Hinata knew that there was something deeper than pranks but decided to let it be. "Nice to meet you Yuki-san." Hinata said with a polite bow.

"Nice to meet you too." Yuki said with a bow.

"I know you have a meeting with Hokage-sama, but after you finish I would like to take you out to lunch." Yuki said as she opened the door to the office and announce their presence. Inside were Hiashi and the Hokage already talking about what happened.

"Naruto, could you tell us what happened?" Hokage asked politely.

"Yes Hokage-sama. Hinata and I were at the training ground preparing for today's test. We decided to split up while analyzing the grounds to save time. While searching I heard Hinata scream and when I arrived at Hinata's location there were two figures there one attacking and one watching. I immediately attacked the one attacking Hinata and he threw Hinata into a tree knocking her unconscious. I was able to fight for awhile before transforming. After I transformed I put all my energy into one of the techniques of the forbidden scroll. This exhausted me and I fell unconscious too. The last thing I saw was a blonde haired figure step into the fight." Naruto explained rather formally.

"Can you remember what the looked like?" Hiashi questioned.

"All I remember about their looks was red and black, I'm sorry." Naruto said solemnly.

"No, it's okay. You've been a great help." The Hokage comforted.

"Now Hinata and Naruto, the Hokage and I have to discuss some other matters." Hiashi said, excusing Naruto and Hinata.

The two left the room and found Yuki waiting. "So you two up for dinner? I'll even treat you to ramen." She asked trying to get an excited response from Naruto.

"That you be great." Hinata accepted politely. Hinata wanted to get to know Yuki better to learn more about Naruto.

"Ramen it is." Naruto shouted as he grabbed both Hinata and Yuki and began to run. Of course he headed straight for his favorite ramen stand. It took them several minutes to get to Ichiruka's because Hinata and Yuki wanted to walk.

"Hey, old man. Is Iruka here today?" Naruto questioned. He knew it was around his lunch break and would like to see him.

"Na, he hasn't shown up yet." Techui answered from the back room.

"Kay, thanks. What would you two like?" Naruto gestured toward the two ladies.

"I'll take one eel ramen." Yuki answered.

"I'll take one shrimp." Hinata answered.

"Kay, we'll have one eel, one shrimp, and three beef ramen." Naruto yelled to Techui.

"Coming right up." Techui responded.

"So, Naruto, how's it been these last four years?" Yuki asked curiously.

"Pretty good. You know the drill." Naruto responded simply.

"Hey, you just can't say 'You know the drill' to someone you haven't seen in four years. I want detail." Yuki order playfully.

So Naruto gave here a detailed explanation of what he's been doing for the last four years. He didn't mention anything that was related to the demons in his stomach. He told her about stealing the forbidden scroll even though she probably already knew. He told about how he and Hinata got together. He told how he was unfortunate enough to be stuck with Kakashi as a temporary sensei.