Author's note: sorry about the first couple chapters being so slow I promise to pick up the action after I just want to try to establish who the characters are and try to flesh out their personalities a bit. Please stick with it, it will pick up. Next chapter is the land of waves. Remember I'm changing the timeline a bit and obviously the story since this is an AU also next chapter we will see some of Naruto's abilities.

Chapter 2

Hatake Household (Naruto age 12)

"Naruto! Wake up you can't be late today, your genin squad gets assigned today and I'm sure your teammates won't be happy if they are stuck waiting on you," yelled a concerned Yugao from the kitchen where she sat while Kakashi made breakfast for the three of them.

"I'm comin ka-chan, I just didn't know if my standard clothes would work for mission so I tried on some of Tou-san's old ANBU stuff from when he first started," replied a now 4ft 10in Naruto who had grown both in size and intellect over the last three years. When not at the academy or with friends Naruto trained hard with all of his senseis that Kakashi and Yugao got for him. After the first year the multiple sensei training became much easier as he mastered the multi-shadow clone jutsu and used them to expedite ninjutsu training as well as study with multiple senseis at the same time. Naruto now at the age of 12 could probably rival most of the leaf's chunnin and was just starting to study seals. At the moment all he could perform were low level scroll sealing.

After breakfast was done Kakashi walked up to Naruto to let him know it was time to head out. "Ready to start your journey, Naruto?" asked his proud father.

"Yea, but you sure these clothes won't make me stand out?" asked a miniature ANBU Naruto.

"Well they certainly will know you mean business," said Kakashi with his classic eye smile.

With reassured nerves Naruto was ready to head out. His father walked with him on his way to school but just as Naruto was ready to say good bye he found Kakashi walking next to him on his own way into the school. "Wait, tou-san you don't have to watch my team get picked," said a slightly embarrassed Naruto.

"Oh…Right we haven't told you yet but I am becoming a Jonin team leader for your class. The Sandaime thought it was a good idea seeing as there were a couple students in your graduating class that had similar issues to mine when I was your age," replied his eye-smiling father.

"So does that mean we can work together!" Naurto excitedly shouting holding his dad's arm.

"….Unfortunately the Hokage axed the idea when I asked him so you won't be on my squad but you will be on the squad of an old ANBU friend of mine," said Kakashi as he let the disappointed boy down easy.

"Oh, well that sucks I-" Naruto stopped as he realized something. "Wait tou-san, YOU KNOW MY TEAM AND HAVEN"T TOLD ME YET!?" the boy shouted in disbelief as he had been so nervous to hear about who he was partnered with and his father had known the whole time.

"…Uh well Naruto, it kind of a funny story…see-" Kakashi never finished his thought as he shunshined his way out of the situation before he could reveal anything else incriminating to the boy.

"This isn't over, tou-san!" said the boy, promising under his breath to make a thousand shadow clones for their next sparring session.

"He is getting sharp… a little too sharp" said Kakashi sitting in the tree in the schoolyard.

(In the class room)

Naruto stepped in to the room of Nervous freshly graduated genin all looking worried about their team's composition. Naruto quickly made it to his seat next to his two best friends Kiba and Ino. Ever since that first day he had gotten along with those two best. Although the other were still close friends Naruto always had fun pulling pranks and competing with Kiba and always found Ino as a calming influence since she always brought him to the flower shop to hang out where he could appreciate the beauty of the flowers and there aromas. Between the two of them Naruto got the best of both worlds, a guy friend to rival and do stupid stuff with and a female friend to show him what girls liked and give him advice.

"So do either of you what the deal if with those three?" asked Naruto pointing to a trio of genin that weren't from their class. One was a girl who looked to be a year or so older than then with purple hair and devious smile. She wore only a mesh shirt, mesh shorts that were covered by a short brown skit, and a brown trench coat. The next was an incredibly pale boy with all black clothing and a small sword on his back. However Naruto knew he wasn't normal due to the boy's incredibly creepy smile. It looked like a doll had come to life possessed by a demon, but then again who was Naruto to talk about being possessed by a demon. The other clue to this boy not being normal was his outfit, while most of it seem like common ninja attire, the crop-top the boy was wearing that exposed his stomach made Naruto feel uneasy towards him. The last girl looked exactly like Hinata but with longer hair. Naruto knew she was a Hyuga due to her eyes but wasn't sure of her relation to Hinata.

"Well-"started Ino as she started to spout off all of the rumors she had heard that morning about them, only to be cut off by Iruka Sensei.

"Okay class, quiet down I'm about to assign teams." With that room went silent. One could hear a pin drop in the anticipation filled room. Iruka quicly went through the civilian teams who were picked up by their instructors and led to their respective training grounds to start. This left Naruto's regular nine classmates and the three new arrivals. "Now then, that brings us to team seven," continued Iruka. "That will be led by Kakashi Hatake."

With that everyone looked at Naruto who promptly explained he wasn't allowed to be on his dad's team.

"Now as I was saying," said Iruka slightly miffed because of the interruption. "Team seven will consist of Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno-" a cheer of victory was heard from the pink haired girl with that announcement. "…and Sai."

"Who?" asked all nine of the normal students as Kakashi Shunshined in, far enough away from Naruto to avoid feeling his glare.

"Oh of course, you guys haven't met them yet." said Iruka while giving Kakashi a nod of acknowledgement. "Well these three are students who are also genin this year but due to different reasons weren't in your class." stated the scarred chunin introducing them. He started with the purple haired girl. "This is Anko Mitarishi, she is 13 and is a very capable young kunoichi." Said the instructor as the purple hair girl merely licked her lips inspecting the class with a devious smile plastered on her face. Naruto wasn't the only one who knew she meant trouble, as all of the boys trembled at her gaze. "Next," he said pointing to the boy who turned around, "is Sai, he is 12 years old like all of you but due to special training he wasn't able to attend the academy, however I's sure Sakura and Sasu-…I'm sure Sakura will help him feel comfortable on the team," said Iruka remembering his best students downright frigid attitude. "Last but not least is Hanabi Hyuga, Hinata's little sister," stated the man as the Byuakugan user stood and bowed to the class. "She skipped a grade and is only 11 years old but passed the test this year. Now that that is complete, team seven feel free to exit with your sensei and start your training, I wish you luck."

Kakashi turned to them with an eye smile that Naruto knew all too well. "Now then, let's…. have some fun." said Kakashi in a tone that didn't sound reassuring to his new genin. Naruto now felt better about not being on his father's team as he knew their first day wasn't going to be a fun one.

"Bells…." Shuddered Naruto as Kiba and Ino gave him a confused glance he waved off.

"Okay Team Eight," continued Iruka "will be led by Kurenai Yuhi, and will consist of Kiba Inuzuka, Hinata Hyuga, and Shino Aburame."

Kurenai then entered the room to gather her squad and begin their training. When she entered she gave Naruto a quick wave which he reciprocated as his had grown fond of his sensei, although due to her genjutsu he had also grown scared of her too.

"Since team 9 is still in rotation, team 10 will be led by Asuma Sautobi." continued Iruka barely giving enough time for the previous team to say their good byes and head out. It will consist of Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, and Choki Akamichi."

Ino knew she wouldn't be on Naruto's team but still felt bummed by it. She knew Kiba did too as he and Naruto had only now finished talking and ended with a fist bump as Kiba had to run after his team who left him behind already.

"Well," said Ino preparing to be apart from her best friend and still crush for quite some time, "let me know what how your team is and hopefully I'll see you soon." Finished the girl while hugging her friend.

"Don't worry Ino I'll make sure to stop by the flower shop to see you, and good luck keeping those two in line," laughed Naruto and he nodded to Shikamaru and Choji who returned in. Naruto then hugged Ino and waved as she left with her team. He also snuck a wave to Asuma before he left.

Iruka was now starting to get confused as it seemed Naruto knew every Jonin that had come in thus far. 'How was it that his most average student was aquainted with every Jonin…. Its got to be because of his parents right? Kakashi and Yugao must bringthem by the house' thought Iruka trying to reconcile this minor mystery. "Finally," said the chunnin, ready to wrap up this ceremony. "Team 11 will be led by Yamato," said Iruka.

Naruto was know good and confused as he had never heard that name before even though his dad had just told him that this was a fromer friend. He was anxious to meet thismystery man as he would have to ask him all about his silver haired father.

"And will consist of Anko Mitarishi, Hanabi Hyuga and Naruto Hatake." Finished the chunin. "With that I will leave you three here while you wait for him to show up as I have to go pick up my new class from their initiation ceremony. Good luck you three, let the Will of Fire burn with you in your training." Then he promptly left the room allowing the three to get acquainted.

The purple haired girl wasted no time jumping from her seat in the first row onto Naruto's desk in the back row. "So Blondie, what's under the mask?" she asked with her face mere centimeters from his. "You got scars? Burns? No lips?" she continued before being tapped on the shoulder by a man with spiky brown hair and a forhead protecter that covered his cheeks. He wore a standard Jonin uniform and was rising out of the ground.

"I'm guessing you're Ms. Mitarishi," said the man knowingly to Anko as she sized the man up. "So let's head to training ground 44 and introduce ourselves." said the man. This was Yamato's first time leading a team and he had no idea what to do. He was going to do exactly what Kakashi told him his sensei did except with Naruto on the team that test would be useless since he knew its meaning already. 'I'll just have to improvise after introductions I suppose' thought the inwardly nervous Jonin while escorting his new team to the Forest of Death.

(forty minutes late at the gate of the forest of death)

"Now said Yamato before I go into why we are starting our training here, first lets introduce ourselves." said the Jonin hoping Kakashi's instructions would get him through this. "I'll start. My name is Yamato but you can call me Yamato sensei or Captain Yamato. I like going on missions and reading. I don't like loud environments. My dream is to continue being a ninja. And I hope to one day gain all of your trust and respect as we work together."

They all looked at the most boring man in the world in awe. He wasn't being sarcastic he really was that normal of a person. He was so normal it was abnormal. "Next you go Anko," said the man wondering why they all looked confused, and in Anko's case horrified, at him.

"I'm Anko Mitarishi, I'm 13, I like snakes…except for one," started the girl as Naruto nearly jumped due to her tone when she uttered that last phrase. "I LOVE dango, and I also like to exploits people's weaknesses," she said smiling at her two teammates who know knew to keep their distance. "I dislike people who judge others base on something they have no control over. And my dream is to become a Jonin and show everyone how strong I am." finished the girl.

Naruto was intrigued by her responses; they weren't at all what he expected them to be, especially after seeing how the girl acted in class.

"Alright Hanabi your turn," said Yamato still thinking frantically to come up with an exercise to build teamwork and assess skills.

The Hyuga rose stoically and began in a tranquil and even tone, "I am Hanabi Hyuga, I am 11 years old, I graduated earlier so that I could compete with my sister. I like training, reading, and my sister. I dislike others assuming things about others and those who treat family with disrespect." said the dark haired girl.
Naruto now knew that something more was going on beneath the surface of both girls and was determined to find out what.

"My dream is become the head of the Hyuga clan. And I hope to one day change the way people think." finished the girl keeping her calm tone throughout.

"Ok Naruto your turn, also after class make sure to tell your father Tenzo says hi, he'll know what it means." said their sensei now strarteing to form his plan.

"Um…ok? Wll, I'm Naruto Hatake, I'm twelve years old and I like training, especially ninjutsu, I like my parents who are both badasses, and I LOVE ramen. I dislike the same things you both others assuming things about others and people who judge others base on something they have no control over. I also don't like people who think they are better than others. My dream is to become Hokage like my Idol the Yondaime. I hope to one day be strong enough to bring peace to the shinobi world so that I can see all of my senseis again." said the blonde boy without realizing what he said.

"Good now le-"started Yamato before he was interrupted

"Wait, why would you need to bring peace to see your senseis? Don't they all live in the Leaf?"questioned Anko as Hanabi nodded to show intrigue as well.

"Well, uh yea but… the thing is…."stammered Naruto as he tried to come up with an excuse that could get him out of a scenario he unknowingly walked into. He forgot about keeping his past a secret because no one at school asked about his past anymore and he still talked to his parents and senseis about it all the time. "I'll tell you my secret if you tell me yours!" he shouted as he thought at least that way they all would have a reason to keep their mouths shut. Uknown to him, he wasn't the only one in the group with an S-class secret past.

"So things are going to get interest…" said nervous Anko, even though here face still showed that devious smile.

Yamato was told by the Hokage about his team so he immediately stepped in to stop this confrontation before he was responsible for S-rank secrets being divulged to genin. "So as I was saying let's get started on training. This Forest will likely be the site of the next chunin exams that the leaf will host and we will use it to hone your skills and prepare you for the hell that is the exams. You will gain mental toughness and we will improve you so that you are a balanced shinobi," said Yamato as he genin immediately forgot about secrets when they heard the name of the forest. "now before we enter I need to see your skills, Hanabi and Anko I want you two to spar since I've been told you two are both excellent in close combat style fighting." Yamato motioned Naruto to join him as he watched the fight. He leaned in towards the boy, "I know Kakashi told you to keep your abilities a secret from the genin in your class but im sure he told you that you would have to reveal them to your teammates correct? Because when we go out on dangerous missions they need to know how strong you are so that they can prepare proper strategies. Okay?" said the sensei as he student nodded. "Now I know your strenghth level but I think it would be best to show your two teammates in the next match when you will spar with me. Don't go overboard just show them that you are strong enough to not need protection ok? I don't want them to get anyone injured if we go all out."

"Okay sensei but should I use all of my releases? Even the combination style?" asked Naruto as Yamato raised an eyebrow.

"Combinations? Don't tell me…" said the man now shocked at the potential of the boy in front of him. "The Hokage didn't include them in your bio, so for now keep it to just the five main chakra natures and we'll talk late about those other styles. You don't have wood style do you?" asked the man hopeful that his student was placed with him for this reason.

"Well to be honest sensei I never tried it. I never knew how. Mei-sensei, Han-sensei, and Pakura sensei all showed me those styles before I did them on my own." Replied the boy.

"Th-those were your senseis?" Yamato now mouth gaping at the names he just spouted off. They only happened to be some of the strongest shinobi in the world, one being a jinjuriki, one being the current Mizukage, and the other being the hero of the Sand from the last war. "Ok after this I'm gonna have some words for the Samdaime." Mumbled Yamato. "Now girls," said Yamato looking at the two girls who were waiting to fight. "Hajime."

The two girls took off at blazing speeds towards each other. Hanabi attacked first putting forth an air palm towards her purple-haired opponent. Anko ducked the air waves and let snakes shoot forth from her sleeve towards the Hyuga. Hanabi quickly pulled a kunai and cut the snakes off as the two girls finally reached each other and began to trade blows in a lightning fast taijutsu battle. Anko was clearly at a disadvantage as Hanabi was specialized in taijutsu due to her Hyuga roots and their famous gentle palm technique. Hanabi was starting to land more and more blows against the older girl and was starting to shut gown chakra points. However before she could finish off her opponent Anko backed off via shunshin and eyed her opponent. She through kunai at the hyuga who used Rotation to block them. However as soon as she blocked the knives her spin ended prematurely as her leg was in the grip of a groups of white snakes that came up from underneath the ground. The Hyuga was pulled into the air and as she was about to be slammed to the ground Yamato stepped in and stopped the fight.

"That was good but remember this is just a spar, and we are teammates. Now remember the moves each other used because when we go on missions you will need to rely on your teammates and know their strengths now, you two sit there and get to know each other better as I spar with Naruto." Said the proctor as the two girls walked off to the side and began talking, both secretly intrigued as to why the sensei chose to spar a genin.

"Naruto you ready?" said Yamato smiling at what was about to come and excited that he got Naruto as his student.

"Hai sensei" replied the boy excited to fight a new opponent outside of his normal senseis.

"Hajime" yelled Yamato as he let the boy start the fight. Although he was confused because the boy wasn't moving towards him, yet Yamato felt like he was being attacked. 'Shit he can use genjutsu' thought Yamato before quickly breaking it realizing Naruto had already landed a couple light punches. The girls were shocked that their sensei was being beaten by a genin, however from the look on his face when he broke the genjutsu it looked like the fight would soon turn. Yamato immediately threw Naruto back and prepared his own move "Water style: Roaring torrent Justu" yelled Yamato as he was interested to see his pupil respond.

"Earth style: Great Mud Wall" said Naruto quickly blocking his sensei's move. "Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu" yelled the boy who had appeared behind his teacher. Yamato quickly dodged the move but before he could respond a second Naruto appeared behind him yelling "Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu" as a giant dragon of water flowed from the boys mouth. Yamato was now reeling as he had clearly underestimated the boy.

"Wood Style Four. Pillar House Jutsu" said Yamato creating a house for himself to block the flames and water. As he released the Jutsu he ws surrounded by steam from the previous attacks as was trying to sense Naruto. 'Behind!' thought Yamato but it was too late Naruto had already started his next jutsu.

"Wind Style: Wind Scythe Jutsu" said the boy as the mist was clearing out of the way while his jutsu approached his sensei. Yamato easily dodged because he was easily able to see the move's trajectory thanks to the mist. However as soon as he landed he was dropped by Naruto wielding a weaker version of his father's assassination technique. "Lightning Style: Chidori," said the boy coolly as his sensei was now feeling paralyzed lying on the ground.

However Yamato recovered quickly and was on his feet and ready to address his students when he realized the other two would need a minute. Hanabi and Anko were having a hard time coming to grips watching their mysterious teammate not only use 5 different chakra natures but also drop their sensei. 'Who was this kid and how did we not hear about him' thought both of the girls.

"Well, Naruto, that will be the last time I underestimate you," said Yamato as he chuckled and walked over to the two girls. "Listen you two, Naruto has had some serious training and can use all five chakra natures. He has hidden this from his classmates and the villagers as to not paint a target on his back so please keep this within the team ok? I only had him show you so that if we got caught in battle you would be prepared for what he could do. Now for today we are finished. You two make sure to meet me here bright and early tomorrow so we can start in the forest." Said Yamato smiling at the two still shell shocked girls.

"Hai sensei" replied both girls before walking away.

As they passed Naruto "This isn't over Blondie I still want to know what you meant," yelled Anko over her shoulder.

"I want to know as well and I accept your offer from earlier," said Hanabi referencing his asking for them to tell their secrets too.

"O-ok," said the boy now nervous of having to reveal who he really was.

(With the Girls)

"Dibs," said Hanabi coolly as if she were ordering food.

"W-what?! No far I wasn't ready!" retorted the angry Anko.

"The enemy is always ready," replied the still soic Hyuga.

"We'll settle this woman to woman but there is no way you're getting him all to yourself with out a fight sister." Anko replied trying to regain her composure. "So you want to get some Dango and try to figure out who the hell that kid really is?" she asked her new teammate.

"Definitely. No way he is a true Hatake. They all have silver hair and there has never been a ninja with five chakra natures, not since the sage of six paths, and that's just a myth." Said the Hyuga girl already working on the enigma of Naruto Hatake. And even though she wouldn't admit it, she was excited to finally have a friend other than her sister.

(With Yamato and Naruto)

"So what are these combinations you have huh? Asked the man with an excited grin, thinking about all of the ways he could utilize his student's prowess for missions. He was already happy to see how strong the two young kunoichi were but with Naruto, his team was a powerhouse and could possibly win out the Chunin exams.

"Well from Han-sensei I learned boil release and practiced lava-style with Kurotsuchi-chan. Then with Mei sensei I honed those two since she had both. Those two are probably my strongest. Then with Pakura sensei I practiced scorch style, but sensei what combination is wood style?" asked Naruto as he wondered how if he could add a ninth chakra nature to his already overwhelming arsenal.

"Wait you trained with the Iwa princess? And is that all of them?" said Yamato only barley able to talk over his state of shock. "Naruto before we get into wood style tell me all of your senseis and training partners." Replied the man who was shocked at his student's nonchalance over the people he was close to.

"Well those are the ones I mastered, but I have a few more. In Iwagakure the Onoki-sensei taught me a little Particle style but mine isn't as strong as his. Also there was Gari sensei who showed me some explosion release, obviously Han with boil, and Kurtotsuchi with lava. Then in Kumo I learned storm style from Darui-san, although his is really strong. Also Toroi sensei helped me with magnet style but I didn't quite get it at first. Then in Kiri Haku-san showed me ice-release, and mei sensei made my lave and boil release much more controlled. Then finally in Suna Pakura sensei showed me scorch and Gaara-san and Rasa-sensei helped with magnet again. Although I could only manage a little bit of gold dust, unlike Rasa sensei who could control an ocean." Stated the boy, as if what he said was normal. "So my senseis outside of kekkai genkai would be Kitsuchi sensei, Ay- sensei, Ao –sensei, and Baki-sensei. Oh and here in the leaf My senseis were Kurenai, Asuma, Ka-chan, tou-san, Shisui-san, and Gai-sensei." Finally finished the boy

"Th-th-thirteen, releases…. You have thirteen!?" said Yamato now fearing the child before him. 'His senseis include two jinjuriki 4 kages and some of the most prolific ninjas from every great village. If he ever masters all of them he will be a god. I wonder if he has even met the fox yet?' thought Yamato as he prepared to have some choice words for his kage. "Alright Naruto you can head out for the day, be back here tomorrow at 8 am and if you could find the other two and tell them the time, I think I forgot to tell them. Thanks and don't forget to tell your dad."

"Hai sensei. I will see that it is done." Replied the boy bowing before he left his sensei to take in all the new information. He couldn't help but smirk underneath his mask at the reaction of his teammates and sensei today.

(Hokage Offic)

"Lord third, how could you keep this from me?!" asked the irate jonin.

"Would you have believed me if I had?" replied the wise leader.

"We-well, no but still how could he have been kept hidden all this time? Do all the Jonin know about him? Has he met the fox yet? And does he have any other skills that I should know about?" asked the wood style user barrage style, trying to understand exactly how powerful his student was.

"Well most of his specialties are underdeveloped so they aren't really battle ready. Since we don't have all of those kekkai genkai it is up to the boy to feel them out so he isn't as strong as he could be yet, thus not many people have noticed the signs. Although Kakashi's inability to tell a convincing lie doesn't help the situation, there have been some close calls. As for the Jonin, only his senseis know about his power. Lastly, not yet, but with Jiraiya returning soon it may be time. Also he has Uzumaki blood so he can perform some sealing and will only get better due to his families abilities. Lastly Kenjutsu, he received minor training in Kiri from the seven ninja swordsman of the mist and weekly training from his mother Yugao." Said the Hokage hoping he put his subordinate's mind at ease.

"This child is going to change world isn't Lord Third?" asked an awestruck Yamato.

"Yamato, if you knew how the other nations looked at him you'd know that he already has. In 8 short months I want you to have him confident and ready to face to the chunin exams we will be hosting, as this time all the great nations will attend." Said the kage knowing the tall order he gave to his ninja.

"Hai Hokage-sama," replied Yamato, sinking into the floor. He had to get home and prepare a training regimen that they could fit in around taking missions.

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Naruto found his teammates and told them the time as they both sized him up, but he thought it best to get home as tomorrow they would start training for real and he didn't want them to corner him and ask his secret again as head had done enough explaining for one day.