Hey guys I'm glad with how this story is going. The Black Fang is really going great. Well sorta I mean I definitely am not the most best on Fanfiction. I think I'm in the lower half. Lol definitely in the lower half. Anyways thanks for the reviews and support. Now if you like the Black Fang be sure to try my other two stories "Lost in the Dark", and "Not the Only One" They are good. Not as much chapters but there good. So check them out. Another thing I went back to the previous chapters and added things and fixed some things so you want to reread them you can. Well Read and Review please.
Chapter Eight: Gennin At Last, Tenten's comfort
It had been three weeks since the Uchiha Clan had been destroyed. Naruto was currently sitting under a tree, thoughts of the last few weeks going through his head. Sasuke had moved in after the massacre. Naruto was relieved to see Sasuke hadn't changed that much. Sasuke was quieter now and had more of a temper though. Naruto was also one of the only ones that could talk to him without Sasuke getting annoyed. Losing his family had obviously taken its toll on Sasuke. He had turned into a training fanatic. Sasuke had gone to Naruto's father and asked him to train him more. Kakashi had agreed. Naruto of course trained with Sasuke more now to. They spared and practiced there Ninjutsu. However Kakashi hadn't really taught them anything. He had them work on their Kinjustu and speed and power but that was it. Naruto figured his dad thought they didn't really need anything else for now. He had a point though. Naruto and Sasuke knew more advanced Ninjutsu then an average Chunin.
However Naruto knew they were nowhere near Itachi's level. That was another thing. Itachi… Naruto couldn't understand how Itachi could do all that. Itachi had always been a strong kind and gentle induvial. Naruto couldn't picture Itachi killing that many people. However he knew that had been Itachi. He had seen what Itachi had done through Sasuke's thoughts. Naruto hadn't spoken to Sasuke about it. He had even hid the thought of Itachi having another reason to destroy the Uchiha clan from Sasuke. He didn't want Sasuke to lose his temper.
He sighed and closed his eyes trying to think of a reason why Itachi would do it. It couldn't be just to test his strength like he said… Could it? Naruto sat under the tree a frown upon his masked face. He didn't get it. He wanted to scream in frustration. Why would Itachi do it? It didn't make sense. How could Itachi slaughter so many and why leave Sasuke alive. To test his strength again? No that couldn't be it. Itachi had tested his strength when he had managed to take out an entire elite clan. Naruto felt Sasuke was leaving something out. He had blocked some of his thoughts that much was obvious. Why though? Whatever else Sasuke had seen could be very important. He growled in frustration. He was so busy thinking that he didn't sense a presence walk towards him.
"What are you doing all the way out here by yourself Naruto?" A voice that Naruto recognized immediately. He sat up and saw Tenten. She was dressed in a white tank top and blue jeans. Her hair was in her two usual buns. Naruto gave her a smile trying not to stare. She looked beautiful just like always.
"Nothing much." He lied. "Just came out here to lie down." Tenten raised an eyebrow she obviously didn't buy his fib. "What's wrong Naruto?" She said. "Your tense you have that sad look in your eyes. You never go lie down by yourself in the middle of nowhere." She sat down next to him. He turned to look at her. He wished he could tell her. About Itachi about the Nine tails. He wished he could just tell her how he felt. He knew that he couldn't. The Nine tails would use her as a weakness. He could take over and hurt her. He couldn't allow that. The villagers would scorn her and maybe even take it further like they had with Naruto. He didn't want Tenten to be attacked.
"It's nothing." He said. "I'm just worried about Sasuke." Tenten could tell that wasn't the only thing bothering him. He always did this. He wouldn't tell her what he really wanted to. Tenten could tell and she hated it.
She sighed and looked down. "Naruto?" She asked. Naruto looked at her. "Yeah?" He asked. Tenten looked up at him and Naruto noticed she had a sad look in her eyes. "Do you trust me?" Naruto's eyes widened at this. "What?" He asked. "Tenten of course I trust you. You're more important to me then you could possibly know. I'd trust you with my life." Tenten studied him and saw no dishonesty in him.
"Then why won't you tell me what really is wrong with you?" Tenten said. Naruto flinched but said nothing. "Naruto?" She said. "I care about you. I just want to help. You always pull away when we are having a great time. You don't tell me some things like… I know you have been hiding something from me for years. I care about you I want to help can't you see that?" Naruto looked at her and sighed. "Tenten." He said. "I wish I could tell you everything. I just can't. I care about you so much it's not even funny. I trust you more then you could know. I'm glad you want to help but… You can't help me with my problem." He said. Tenten looked at him with a sad look in her eyes. Naruto could tell he had hurt her feelings.
He felt guilty. He never wanted to hurt her. He wished he could explain. He didn't want to make her hate him like the rest of the villagers. He was a Jinchuriki. How could anyone care about a monster? Tenten suddenly reached up and placed her hand on his cheek. Naruto looked at her and saw her looking at him with a soft look in her beautiful brown eyes. He leaned into her touch. Tenten suddenly placed both hands on his mask. Naruto grabbed her wrists on instinct. Tenten looked down nervously.
"I've always wanted to see your face." She said then dropping her hands. "I'm sorry." Naruto looked at her then took her hands and placed them on his mask. She stared at him. Then she gave a small smile. She untied the back of the mask and pulled it down. Tenten eyes widened. Naruto was gorgeous. He had a tan face and on his cheeks were whisker marks. Three on each side. She stared and traced the whisker marks with her thumb. Naruto closed his eyes and leaned into her touch. He really enjoyed her touch. His instincts that should have been telling him to stop her were silent. He opened his eyes then reached up and placed his hand on her cheek. She stared then her eyes softened and both without thinking began to lean forward.
"Am I interrupting something?" A voice asked. Naruto jumped and turned to see Sasuke. Sasuke had a smirk on his face. Naruto wanted to hit him. He gave him a glare. Tenten was blushing really bad. She had a nervous look. Naruto turned to shout at Sasuke then he noticed something. Sasuke was wearing a… Headband!? Naruto groaned he forgotten that today was the graduation exam. He had come out here early to just think. He had forgotten to go take the test.
"Crap." Naruto said. Tenten seemed to just notice the headband. She gasped. "Oh no." She groaned. Sasuke smirked. "Well while you two were out her having fun you missed the graduation exam." He said. "Don't worry though Iruka-sensei is waiting for you." Naruto shot up and pulled his mask back up covering his face. Sasuke gave a chuckle and Naruto glared. Tenten blushed; avoiding Sasuke's smirk and looked at Naruto.
"We should go then." She said. "Later Sasuke." She then began to walk to the edge of the clearing. Naruto went to follow her but Sasuke grabbed his arm.
"Dobe listen." He said. Naruto looked at him. "What Sasuke?" He said coldly. Sasuke gave a small smirk. "Look I don't care what you decide to do with Tenten. However I think you should tell her about your… problem." Naruto sighed. "Sasuke it's not that simple. If I tell her she could hate me. I mean look at the other villagers…" Sasuke shook his head. "Dobe you know Tenten isn't like that." He said. "She is important to you. You can't lie. Tenten will understand." Naruto sighed. "I could hurt her Sasuke." He said. Sasuke studied him. "I don't think you could." He said. "I think honestly if it came down to it you would be able to stop the Nine tails power if it was that important." Naruto looked at him. He was right in a way. However he didn't know if he could stop the power of the Nine Tails.
"Alright Sasuke." He said. "Thanks. I'll think about it. Congratulations by the way." Sasuke smirked and nodded. Naruto raised his hand in farewell and jumped through the woods. He made it to the academy in no time. He ran inside down the hall towards his classroom. He saw the room was empty except Iruka-sensei and Tenten. He saw Tenten smiling holding a blue headband in her hands. She turned and when she saw him she ran towards him throwing her arms around him.
She laughed in delight in his ear and said. "I passed." She said. "I can't believe it." Naruto pulled away and gave her a smile. "I'm not surprised." He said. "You deserve it Tenten. Here." He then took her head band and tied it for her. She blushed looking at Naruto. Naruto looked at her and briefly wondered what if would have been like if Sasuke hadn't interrupted. She then turned her head with a blush. He smiled Tenten was cute when she was nervous.
"Congratulations Tenten." He said. "I'll see you later. You should go tell your parents." She nodded and went to pull away. Naruto pulled her back into a hug. "I'm proud of you Tenten." She blushed but nodded. "Thank you Naruto." She then released him and gave him a smile and left. Iruka gave Naruto a smirk. Naruto rubbed the back of his head sheepishly but glared at Iruka.
"Don't stare Iruka-sensei." He said. Iruka gave a laugh. "Alright Naruto." He said. "Well you ready to do your test." Naruto nodded. Iruka smiled and gave him a written exam. He took it and it asked really simple questions. Like What is the responsibility of a ninja? Or What are the Five Great Nations? Naruto whizzed threw the questions then brought it to Iruka. Iruka took it and nodded.
"Alright Naruto." He said. "Time for the Taijustu exam." He stood and stood about a foot from Naruto. "When I say go." He said. "You must try to hit me." Naruto smirked. He took his stance and readied himself. Iruka watched him then gave a smile.
"Go." He said. Naruto rushed forward and swung a right. Iruka blocked. Naruto then swept his legs at Iruka's feet. Iruka jumped and Naruto jumped up bringing his knee up and Iruka grabbed Naruto's leg. Naruto then threw his left at Iruka. Iruka didn't have time to block and Naruto's fist slammed into his face. Iruka fell back on the ground. He got up on one knee and began to chuckle. He then wiped his lip which had a line of blood flowing from it.
"You got a mean left hook Naruto." He said. Naruto grinned and rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. Iruka gave him a smile. "You pass this portion Naruto." He said. "Now for the final test. The Ninjutsu test." Naruto smirked and nodded. Iruka then stood up.
"Alright Naruto use the Transformation Justu." He said. Naruto nodded and raised his hands together. "Transform." He said. There was a poof and Iruka saw himself staring back at him. Iruka nodded. "Good." He said. Naruto transformed back with a poof of smoke. Iruka looked down at his clipboard then back at Naruto.
"Okay Naruto now the Substation Justu." Naruto nodded and formed some handsigns. There was a poof and Naruto was replaced with a chair. Iruka sighed as he recognized the chair, and looked behind him and saw Naruto with his coffee cup. Iruka glared at him as Naruto stood imitating him and tapping the chalk board with a piece of chalk.
"Alright very funny Naruto." He said. Naruto smirked and laughed. Iruka glared. "Alright Naruto now the Clone Justu." Naruto smiled. He would have been worried, if his dad hadn't taught him the Shadow Clone Justu. After all because of all his chakra he couldn't perform the regular Clone Justu. He raised his hands in a cross seal.
"Shadow Clone Justu." He said. There was a poof of smoke and four identical Naruto's stood before Iruka. Iruka stared but recovered. This was Kakashi's and Kurenai's son after all. "Well done Naruto." He said then reached on his desk to grab a headband. "I'm pleased to tell you pass. Congratulations Naruto you graduate." Naruto smiled and took the headband from Iruka. He had passed he was now a ninja of The Leaf Village.
Chapter End
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