"YOU'RE LATE!" Screamed Mizuki as Naruto walked through the door. Not even glancing up from his book Naruto answered back which caused the entire class room to face fault.
"I was helping a stray cat out of a tree when I noticed that I landed on a crack in the ground," Naruto said with a smirk. "So I had to walk backwards and retrace my steps to my apartment to get rid of the bad luck."
"LIAR!" Yelled half the class causing Naruto to shrug and look for an open seat. He found one next to Hinata who seemed to be holding back a rather large blush.
"So," Naruto said looking over at Hinata who 'Eped'. "What did I miss on my two months out?"
"U-um," Hinata said as she looked Naruto over, not once, but twice. Blood slowly fell from her nose as she landed on her desk passed out. Naruto chuckled and glanced around noticing that most of the girls in the class seemed to like the new toned and reveling Naruto.
"So this is what it's like to have fan girls?" Naruto whispered to no one, but was answered by the sleeping sloth in front of him.
"That is why I stay UTR," Shikamaru said with a smirk as he rose his head just enough so you could see his eyes.
"And what's UTR?" Naruto said as he Mizuki started in on his lecture for the test they would be tacking. Naruto pulled out his book and thumbed through it as Shikamaru groaned and leaned back.
"It's a technique that has kept the Nara's out of the public eye for as long as we've been around," Shikamaru answered with a smirk. "We keep ourselves UTR, or in other words, Under The Radar."
Naruto and Shikamaru shared a slight laugh which was short lived as Mizuki yelled at them to pay attention. Naruto continued his reading till Hinata groaned and woke back up. Naruto smirked at her as she cleaned the small bit of blood from her nose and turned away from Naruto. Naruto finally understood the reason she got so worked up and couldn't help but keep messing with her. She would get use to it hopefully or die from blood loss. Naruto put his book away and stretched his toned arms and wrapped one around Hinata's shoulders causing her to take a sharp intake of air and freeze in place. Yes, today was going to be fun.
"Ok so first up," Mizuki said with a smirk. "Written Exam!"
"Damnit!" Naruto swore under his breath.
After Naruto finished copying his answers...Finished his test, Naruto joined the others outside for their Field exam. Naruto smirked as the numbers where called out for sparing partners. Naruto got lucky and was going to be fighting Mizuki-sensei. Finally a little pay back for those stupid written exams. How was any of that going to be useful in the field, he didn't know. Naruto walked over to the training circle when it was his time. He looked around and didn't see any of his 'Family of Sensei' so he might be able to sneak a quick preview to his class of what he really could do. Naruto got into his stance, causing others to laugh how unorganized he looked. Naruto knew that without his technique the style wouldn't do anything for him, but with it he was beyond most chunnin with Taijutsu. Naruto waited for his sensei to start the fight when he felt a disturbance in the force. Naruto jumped back as two kuni landed right where he was before.
"What did I say?" Came a voice from behind Naruto. Naruto turned to see his big brother standing there with a dangerous look in his eye. "Come with me the Hokage wants to talk to you."
"What?" Naruto yelled as he looked up at Iruka with pleading eyes. Every eye in the class was on the two of them. Mizuki had a triumphant smirk on his face as if he won something. Hinata looked ready to jump in to help Naruto, but Shikamaru placed a hand on her shoulder and calmed her. "But I didn't do anything, Honest!"
"Come," Iruka said as he started to walk away.
Naruto followed him as they made their way towards the Hokage tower. Iruka started to chuckle and turn back towards Naruto.
"I think we scared your class pretty good don't you?" Iruka said with a grin. "And you played it perfect!"
"What are you talking about?" Naruto Yelled as they made their way into the Hokage's room.
"We had to make it seem like you failed your Genin Exam," Iruka said with a smirk. "We have Intel that we received about a traitor in the academy. Your first mission as a Kohona Ninja will be to wait for him to approach you and ask for your help. Once done you will complete the job to the best of your abilities and then we will arrive to take out the traitor."
"So you want me to do what this guy ask?" Naruto said with raised eyebrow. "What if I have to kill someone?"
"Doubtful," The Hokage said. "You know how to incapacitate without the need for killing, utilize that to your advantage."
"And how will you guys know where to find me?" Naruto asked now taking this more seriously.
"I think we will be able to find you just about anywhere," Came a voice from behind Naruto. Naruto turned to see Kakashi-nii-san reading his book in the door way. "We just have to follow our nose."
"Fine," Naruto said as he looked back to the Hokage. "Where do I start?"
Naruto sprinted through the woods at top speed. Apparently the Hokage didn't tell the ANBU that he was on a secret mission. They were hunting him down like there was no tomorrow and he couldn't find a place to hide. Naruto looked back to see that he lost them once again. Not taking any chances he 'Bamfed' to a small shack that he used during hot escapes like this one. He panted a bit as he leaned against the old shack. He must have been further than he thought he was because that jump took a bit out of him. Naruto sat down and stared at the scroll that was around his back. When Mizuki-sensei came to him in the playground he first thought he was actually trying to comfort him. Then he dropped the ball, so to speak, when he thought he could silver tounge his way into getting the scroll. Naruto couldn't wait for Kakashi-nii-san to kick his ass. That will show that two-bit traitor.
"Well," Naruto said to himself as he looked at the scroll. "I do have time to kill."
Naruto smirked as he rolled the scroll back up. There was too much to even compreheand in that scroll but one seemed to be very usefull. The Kage Bushin, the shadow clone. He manged to complete the Jutsu in under ten minutes and found himself board again. So he dived back into the scroll and found a way to cause said Kage Bushins to explode. Naruto found out the hard way that they cause a rather big explosion and stopped training after that. Naruto continued on and found one more Bushin that was rather useful and not as deadly. The Flash-Bang Bushin. It was simple, take Kage bushin, add a pinch of charged chakra, and whola a huge light show that will cause blindness/deafness to everyone in a ten foot radius. Naruto looked around and noticed that Mizuki would be here anytime now and he had to get ready. Popping off a few Clones and having them charged and ready Naruto waited in the clearing in a sitting position while his clones hid themselves in the woods. He heard a whisetling and jumped out of the way of the Kuni that landed right where he sat. Naruto looked up and noticed a tired looking Mizuki.
"What the hell is going on?" Mizuki asked as he looked down at the blond.
"What are you talking about Mizuki-Sensei?" Naruto asked with a raised eyebrow. "I got you the scroll like you wanted. I pass now right?"
"DON'T GIVE ME THAT SHIT!" Mizuki yelled. "I was thrown about this forest like a rag doll by who knows how many ANBU, Jonnin and your stupid brother of yours IR..."
He couldn't finish that sentence as one of Naruto's Clones surprised him with a flash-bang causing Mizuki to be launched from the tree disoreanted and clawing at his now bleeding ears.
"You like what I learned?" Naruto asked as Mizuki started to scream loudly. "Oh that's right you can't hear me. I SAID DO YOU LIKE WHAT I LEARNED?"
"WHAT WAS THAT?" Mizuki yelled not able to hear his own voice. Naruto chuckled as he notice that Mizuki was scream profanities at him but was still unable to hear himself.
Finally having enough of it Mizuki pulled out a Kuni and got into his stance. Naruto stopped chuckling and became serious as he got into his unorthodox stance which caused Mizuki to smirk confidently. There was a slight cough and Naruto looked up and there was his Family. They all watched the unaware Mizuki as he was about to face off with their son/brother/nephew.
"Should we help him?" Iruka asked looking down with much concern. Anko appeared behind him and wrapped her arms around his waste and held him close. Iruka sighed a bit and smiled down at Naruto who gave them the thumbs up.
"Should we help who?" Asuma said with a chuckle as Naruto's eyes glazed over and he dissapeared only to appear behind Mizuki. Asuma's eyes widden as he noticed that there was two Narutos instead of his usual one. "When did he..."
"A Kage Bushin?" Hokage asked but was answered as the bushin blew up just as Naruto placed him and 'Bamfed' away. Mizuki was thrown froward by the blast which caused his back to catch fire. Naruto 'Bamfed' in front of Mizuki and delivered a bone shattering punch to his sternum. Mizuki coughed up blood as he was launched into what appeared to be another clone that blew up causing more damage to Mizuki who landed in a heap of smoldering clothes and burnt skin. Naruto stood to the side and brushed himself off as he picked up the scroll. Naruto walked over to the Hokage who landed in the clearing along with the others.
"Hokage-jiji," Naruto said with a smile. "Your mission is complete. Can I have that hat now?"
"Naruto you did well," The Hokage said with a smile as he puffed on his pipe. "But first you need to have a forehead protector."
"Naruto," Iruka said with a smile as he removed his Headband and held it out. "You've made me very proud Little brother."
Naruto grabbed the headband with tears in his eyes. He finally got it, he was officially one step closer to becoming the Hokage. Naruto placed it over his forehead and tied it tight. The straps where a little long and came down to the center of his back but Naruto didn't care, in fact he liked it better that way. Naruto turned back towards the smoldering remains of Mizuki who was groaning from pain as three ANBU picked him up.
"Now for payment," The Hokage said as he hefted the large scroll into his hands. "Since you took it upon yourself to look into the Forbidden Scroll and then proceeded to learn three techniques you will receive none. The Jutsu's will suffice as payment."
"BUT JIJI!" Naruto yelled. "I WANTED RAMEN TO CELEBRATE!"
"No buts," Hokage said as he disappeared with a shunshin. Naruto continued to rant about the clearing popping off clones sending them to go blow up a tree or two. Clearly amused by the situation the Jonin all laughed at Naruto which caused him to become more angry.
"Naruto I will take you to celebrate," Iruka finally said with a smile as the blond looked back at him with tears of joy. Anko looped her arm through Iruka's and turned towards the other Jonin.
"I think we should all take out our Naru-Chan for doing so well," Anko said as Naruto frowned at the name. "That way I can steal Iruka-Kun away when no one is looking."
"Um," Iruka said as he slipped out of Anko's grasp and grabbed onto Naruto's shoulders. "Meet everyone there, NOW NARUTO!"
"You got it!" Naruto said as his eyes changed color and Anko made a dive for them.
"DAMN IT ALL!" Anko cursed out as the smokey outlines mocked her atempt and slowly disappeared.
"Come one Anko-chan," Kurenai said as she and Asuma started to walk away. "We know where they are going."
"MY YOUTHFUL RIVAL," Yelled Guy. "WE MUST HAVE A RACE TO SEE WHO CAN GET THERE!"
"Did you say something?" Kakashi asked as he giggled perversely. Guy started to cry and followed Kakashi as they followed Asuma and the girls.
Naruto sat down in the same seat as yesterday and ignored the comments coming from the kids who passed the first time. Naruto nudged Shikamaru who stirred slightly and smirked at Naruto.
"So how was the private mission?" Shikamaru asked softly as he yawned. Naruto looked at him with a raised eyebrow wondering how he got that. "Please, you truly believe that I couldn't tell the difference when you lined up with that type of Taijutsu stance. Only one who knows exactly what they are doing would do something like that. Then you dodge two kuni from out of no where and Iruka shows up to take you away. You don't have to give me any details, but I'm glad you made it. I would have hated to become dead last in class then paired off with the duck butt over there."
"I heard that!" Yelled said duck butt.
"Shut up Teme!" Naruto yelled back as Sasuke scuffed and looked away.
"And," Choji who was on the other side of Shikamaru still munching on chips. "Now the best news of all, we get to see the Deadlast out shine the Rookie of the Year. Can't wait!"
"You guys really don't think I will be on the same team as him do you?" Naruto asked as raised an eyebrow.
"W-who's tteam did you w-want to be on, Naruto-kun?" Hinata asked as she joined the conversation. Naruto turned and smirked at the princess. Naruto, trained under the watchful eye of his brother Kakashi, has taken a whole new appreciation of the true beauty that is our female counterparts. Hinata was truly beautiful to him and he wasn't going to let her slip by his fingers for that stupid crush he had on..what was her name oh yeah Sakura. But he wasn't going to just up and take her out on a date or something, he was going to do his own game of flirting.
"Why, I would want the most beautiful girl in the class," Naruto said as he cast a foxy grin which Shikamaru picked up on. Hinata's shoulders slumped as she knew he wanted Sakura, but was shocked to the bone when she felt Naruto's strong, bare arms wrap around her shoulders once again and pull her close. "I want to be on your team Hinata...-Chan."
"And she made it to about thirty seconds this time," Choji said as he handed over the money to Shikamaru. "I thought she would have made it the entire minute."
"How long you going to continue to torture that to the poor girl?" Shikamaru asked as he pocketed the money. "She's completely smitten over ya and you keep messing with her."
"I can't help if a small bit of flirting causes her to pass out," Naruto said as he laid her gently on his shoulder. "But I have to break her of it soon."
"Ok so lets place bets," Naruto said as he looked over at Shikamaru who smirked. Of his many faviorate things to do, gambling was becoming one of the top five. It was fun to play the odds and usually take home more than he left with.
"I bet that you will be the new Ino-Shika-Cho combo," Naruto said with a smirk. "While I get placed with Shino and Hinata."
"Why those two?" Shikamaru asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Well," Naruto said as he looked around. "With my bloodlimt we could become the best assignation/espionage group around. I would take you instead of Shino, Shika, but I think they are heart set to make that trio come alive again."
"Fine I will take your bet," Shikamaru said with a smirk. "Twenty ryo's."
"Deal," Naruto said as they shook and in walked Iruka who looked a bit worse for ware. He was sporting new love bites on his neck and what looked like a gash across his cheek. Seems he got caught again.
"Iruka-sensei are you alright?" Asked Ino as she looked him over.
"He just was raped," Naruto yelled out as he flipped a page in his orange book. He ducked in time to dodge the eraser that was thrown at him. Naruto wasn't expecting for the eraser to bounce off the desk and slam into the back of his neck.
"Heh," Iruka said with a confident smirk as curses filled the room from Naruto. "Still got the ol'throwing arm. Anyway today we will be deviding you into teams and giving you your Jonin sensei."
"Team one," Iruka started after a long and boring speech about how they are ninja now and what not. Naruto wasn't really paying attention as he thumbed through his book.
"Team Seven, Sasuke Urchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Kiba Inuzuka. Your Jonin Sensei will be Kurenai Yuhi.
"Genjutsu specilist team," Naruto commented to Shikamaru show nodded slowly. "The Urchiha have been know for some of the strongest Genjutsu out there. And Kurenai-nee-san is the best in Kohona."
"Then explain the reason for Kiba?" Shikamaru asked looking at him.
"Even with Sasuke and his hand to hand ability," Naruto said. "They will need someone to go in for the kill or protect them as they cast. It's quit the strong team. As long as they protect each others backs it will work.
"Team Eight, Shino Aburame, Hinata Hyuga, and Naruto Uzumaki. Your Jonin Sensei will be," Iruka said as he looked up with a groan. "Kakashi Hatake."
"YES!" Naruto yelled. "We get Guy-nii-san's eternal rival. What better way to become stronger than Guy then train under his eternal rival!"
"Um," Iruka said as he scratched his head. "Right, Team Ten..."
"Don't even say it Iruka-sensei," Shikamaru said as he handed Naruto his twenty ryo. "Troublesome blondes..."
Hello Everyone,
Ok so first things first, Merry Christmas or what ever you celebrate during this festive season. Secondly, I'd like to thank all those who took the time to review this story. I really met a lot to me. You guys are the best. So i hope you guys enjoy this one as much as the last, and as always Read, Review, and Enjoy.
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Take-It-Easy
Ps: Let me know what weapon that our young hero will be wielding. Something different is what I'm looking for and need some help finding something that truly fits his style.
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