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Chapter 6- You don't belong here
Song- You Don't Belong
1 year later
'A lot happened this past year' Naruto mused as he walked towards the Shinobi Academy. Yes he finally joined the school. It actually took more convincing to get him to join than if the council would allow him to join.
After the whole Kumo incident Naruto gained the respect of the Hyuugas as well as other ninja based clans. His skilled were proved that night and for those people that didn't know he was being trained in the ninja arts already thought him to be a genius.
Of course the rest of the shinobi population saw through that, the boy obviously had prior training and was very much so a genius to be able to take on a chunin, who was later, was revealed to be the son of a Kage.
Needless to say everyone wanted to know where Naruto had received this training, from whom he learned from, as well as why it had not been brought to the council's attention.
To all of the questions Sarutobi gave them an polished answer, "I was told that the Hokage duties would required me to spend time away from little children." The council could only give him sour looks as their own excuse to get the Hokage to ignore the boy was used on them.
Sarutobi however, wanted answers. When he questioned Naruto with his concerns about where he was learning such techniques from Naruto gave him as plain as answer as he gave the council, "I us ticked things up from here and there. After all who else would give me the time of day?"
The frosty answer left Sarutobi in fear. Exactly who would be sneaky enough to take to training Naruto under his very nose. Whoever they were did a very good job, in both training him, and keeping their tracks covered.
Naruto reached the front steps and passed by some of the other older students there. They gave him a small respectable nod. He had… earned their respect on numerous accounts.
Flashback
"Naruto Uzumaki we are giving you the chance to move ahead and go into a more advanced class." His teacher Iruka-sensei spoke to him in a proud voice. Even though it was not necessarily his teaching that would be the cause for Naruto's promotion, it was always satisfying when you knew that one of your students would be successful. The fact that it was Naruto Uzumaki was just that more special.
Naruto digested this information. "No thank you."
To say that Iruka was surprised was an understatement. Here was a kid turning down the chance to get out of a boring, even he admitted that, school for a chance to get out into the real world. It was every kid's dream to graduate early and be filed into the likes of the ones before them, Itachi Uchiha and Kakashi Hatke. "B-but why?" His face showed his pre disbelief at the very thought of it.
"Because I would not leave the friends that I have made just to go out into a world so I can kill someone faster." His answer plain and simple.
End Flashback
There was a time, shortly after the Kumo incident, that Naruto wasn't sure if he even wanted to be a ninja anymore. He found out that the man he did combat with died. After he was returned to Kumo there was a whole incident where war might occur.
A war. He, a single child who wasn't even a ninja yet, almost started a war. It was almost too much for him to handle. But there were people who brought him out of that funk.
Mari, Kabuto, hell even Danzo and those Hyuuga twins. If he was going to protect his friends he NEEDED to be stronger than ordinary. Fighting someone who was so much more powerful than him brought his own weaknesses to light.
He wanted to intensify his training when something happened that he hadn't expected. He couldn't train anymore.
Well at least not with Danzo. The Hokage had been furious. He didn't have any evidence that Danzo was behind Naruto's growth, but he was damned sure if he was going to let him get away free. He was bringing it down on Danzo, having him followed and trailed.
Naruto was even followed for a short time. He continued to learn under Kabuto, but still they both knew that Naruto would never be a medic. He was bred for fighting on the front lines.
But that didn't stop his own projects. Ever since getting that first calm with himself he had been training to progress it even more. It was hard. He didn't even know what he was doing, he didn't dare show it to anyone, not even Kabuto.
It was unique. The feeling was amazing. It was a rush of power that he never knew he had. Like being in the eye of a storm.
He worked out the basics of it. He figured that the mixture of personal calm, flawless chakra control, and a lot of concentration. The chakra in any body continuous circulated the body, people with more control could effectively push it out in any mount anywhere on their body. Mostly advance ninja could do this.
But there was a step beyond that. The control to speed up a person's flow of chakra was something only the top medic ninja could do. Not so special right? Wrong.
When you add more speed to an attack, natural laws made it more powerful. Adding speed creates friction, which creates heat, which gives it a special power boost. By speeding up his chakra circulation he burned more chakra, but his movements, sense, nearly everything was enhanced.
It was like being dipped in a pool of chakra. It was the best feeling Naruto ever experienced. But with all good things, there was a drawback. It consumed a lot of chakra and took nearly al his focus. He wouldn't yet be able to use jutsu with the transformation, but it was worth it.
Any ideas he had for using it in a fight were off limit as it would take too much focus on his chakra for him to focus on a fight.
He snapped out of his musing as he felt someone about to collide into him. 'When will she learn?'
He took a small step to the left to avoid a blonde girl his age from crashing into him. "Ino-chan how many times do I need to tell you. Never sneak up on a ninja."
Said girl was picking herself off the ground she huffed at her fellow blonde. "Naruto-kun I don't know why we keep up this charade, we both know you want a hug from me to lift up your day." She struck a pose to add emphasis.
"Even if he was interested in girls he wouldn't choose some dumb blonde like you." Naruto rolled his eyes and fought the urge to groan. Hinata and Hanabi just came up behind him.
The Kumo incident naturally brought them closer together. He spent his free time with either one of them, Mari-chan, some of his classmates or with Kabuto. Despite their initial meeting, they soon grew on each other.
They would often come to him to escape from their clan duties, and maybe sometimes just to pester the blonde. Their Father, while not exactly happy that they were skipping out on the duties, were proud that they were taking time to know the young Uzumaki. Knowing who the boy's parents were made him keen on putting them together.
Waking off Naruto decided to just let the two argue it out. "So Hinata-chan have you heard from Mari-chan lately?"
Since her graduation Mari advanced quickly through the ranks. She just became chunin and was rumored to be on a mission to Suna for peace talks.
"No not of late Naruto-kun. But father said that she should be home by the end of the month." Hinata knew how special Mari was to him, she would often just listen to him talk about her. He did care for her as if she was his own sister.
Nodding Naruto opened the door to the classroom.
It didn't take long for the classroom to settle. Naruto looked around. It had been a nice year here, he met some new friends and even changed his views on people.
Kiba, who he originally thought was just an idiot, didn't disappoint. After the first few sparring sessions between the two, it became obvious to Kiba that Naruto was not just some random civilian, well that and his sister hitting him every time he bad mouthed the blonde. 'Hmmm I should visit Hana-chan later.'
Then there were Shikamaru and Chouji, while they were not the most exciting people to be around, they did know how to just lay back and enjoy a good thing. Shino was the same.
It didn't take long for the whole class to arrive and settle down. Their scared sensei came walking through the door just as the clock hit 8.
"Morning class." Receiving a chorus of morning he continued, "Today we will be doing our end of the assessments of your class." Groaning could be heard from most of the females in the room while most of the boy just smirked, none more so than Kiba. Alpha Male anyone?
"So in light of this we will be having you match off against someone who we think is close to your own caliber of skill. For the girls…"
Naruto fazed out as he really had no interest in them, the only ones who were even worth the time were Hinata, Hanabi, and maybe Ino-chan as of late.
True the mind user couldn't really compare up to the Hyuugas but she was well above any dismal females. Closing his eyes he tried to get a moment of sleep but a guy can't win it all.
"Naruto are you paying attention!?"
"Of course Iruka-sensei. How could I even dare sleep in your wonderful class?" The class erupted into laughter.
"Hardy har har Naruto, listen up the boy's matches are being called out now.
It will be Kiba Inuzuka vs Shino Aburame 'That's pretty even.'
Shikamaru Nara vs Chouji Akimichi 'Heh those two lazy fools.'
Sasuke Uchiha vs Naruto Uzumaki
Iruka continued but Naruto was zoning him out as he thought about his opponent, The last Uchiha.
Things hadn't gone so great between the two of them. Sasuke had been on top of the class before Naruto got there but when the blonde maelstrom arrived that changed. The blonde wasn't going to bow down and lower himself just to appease the self centered brat.
Needless to say he found it unbelievable how someone without the Uchiha name could beat him. Yet time after time Naruto came out on top, thus creating tension, animosity, and even hatred between the two.
The class took the fights outside. As expected only about half of the class would prove to be worthy to watch fight, however even fewer would actually be good.
The only girl fight that was worth it was Hinata vs Hanabi. It was an intense battle, both of their attacks were fierce and deadly, yet elegant at the same time. The only problem was that Naruto had seen the air spare too many times for him to be impressed.
Ino had the pleasure of kicking Sakura's ass. The blonde demon container held no love for the girl as she did not take her ninja career seriously and constantly fawned over the Uchiha. Not to mention the fact that she seemed to hold the same hate for him.
The boys' matches were again typical. Kiba had overpowered Shino, Shikamaru and Chouji hardly even tried. As for his own battle…
Sasuke Uchiha vs. Naruto Uzumaki
Iruka wisely stepped out of the way of the two. It was no secret that there was no love between the two boys. "Remember there are no lasting wounds to be inflicting on one another. And no jutsu are allowed. Strictly taijutsu."
The dark haired boy glared at his blonde counterpart. Ever since the blonde came he had been nothing but trouble. That Uchiha pride of his wouldn't allow for him to bow down to anyone.
Deciding to take the first move he slipped into his family style stance before charging towards Naruto.
Naruto quickly assumed a defensive position to set up.
Sasuke threw a kick at Naruto's head before following up with a swift set of punches toward his body. The first being dodged but the other strikes quickly connected with his abdomen. Naruto grimaced, no matter how good Naruto was at taijutsu, Sasuke always was close on his heels. If only for this one category.
Focusing back on the fight he had to jump over a swipe kick from Sasuke. He back flipped a few times in order to distance himself. Before Sasuke could peruse him he was under pressure from Naruto's own counterattack. Dodging the fist thrown at his face he had to dodge yet another, and another. He soon found himself focusing all his attention on dodging.
Naruto was unrelenting in his attack, he couldn't give Sasuke an opening to counter attack. He figured that he could always outlast him right?
Turns out it was working Sasuke was breathing too hard to continue. Iruka was going to end the match but he saw the black head make a move.
Sasuke threw a kunai at Naruto while he was in the middle of an axe hammer kick. Forced to dodge awkwardly he had to twist his body out of harms way. Unfortunately for him it lead to a kick to the stomach then another one.
Falling down onto the ground he rolled out of a stomp before kicking up catching Sasuke in head knocking him out.
Iruka bent over the body of Sasuke to make sure he was alright before declaring that he was okay.
"Winner: Naruto Uzumaki.
"Class will resume tomorrow. Dismissed."
Naruto wiped some sweat off of his brow before waling over to his friends, ignoring the glares that he was getting from the Sasuke Uchiha fan girls.
"Nice fight Naruto- kun, you showed him." Ino gave him a light hug, feeling the glares that Hanabi was giving her.
"Yeah Naruto-kun, you showed him." Ino glared at her mocking tone.
Naruto just rolled his eyes before continuing home. Not much to else to do. 'I guess I'll go visit Hana.'
Inuzuka Compound
"Argh Naruto! Did you come here just to annoy me?" Hana had to bite her tongue to stop from cursing at the younger boy.
Naruto Uzumaki had grown on her. He had this carefree yet serious attitude that at some times left her dumbfounded. He was stronger than he let on he knew that, but yet he never flaunted it to other people. He was upstanding as she had never not once caught him looking at her in a perverted way, well not that she knew.
'Hell if he were a few years older I might make a grab at him myself.' Turning to him she saw that not so innocent grin on his face. 'Who am I kidding he's gonna be a lady killer in a few years.'
"Hana-chaaaaaaan why don't you want to spar with me?" He was attempting to give her the puppy dog eyes. Too bad he was failing miserably.
"Because Naru-chan," he grimaced at the nickname, "every time we do it ends up with either me getting hurt and you healing me, or me getting hurt and you laughing at me."
Naruto wined, "But," he was desperate to release some of this extra energy that he had in him, "I'll let you use your nin-dogs." One look at the vicious look on her face told Naruto to reconsider.
"Never mind." She visibly deflated.
"By the way where are they at?" HE had grown somewhat attached to the dogs. Except when they chose to slobber all over him, he had a sinking suspicion that it was partly Hana's fault.
"My mother took them to do some advanced training. They have to be the best like me." She puffed her chest out, before Naruto poked her causing her to for the second time deflate.
"That's nice."
Since she was obviously not going to spar with him he decided to at least was going to try and get a little bit of training in. Folding his legs he unsealed one of his books, The Three Musketeers, one of his favorites. A gift from the old man.
A shadow interrupted him just as the book was stating to get good. Mentally remembering where he was he set the book down and looked up expectantly. "Is there something I can help you with?"
Hana just smiled and said the words that every man never wanted to hear. "We are going shopping."
Deep within his body he felt a part of him slowly dying as he was dragged to numerous shops.
Uchiha District Compound
Sasuke Uchiha was not happy. That was the biggest understatement of the year. He hadn't been happy since his family had been slaughtered by his on brother, Itachi Uchiha.
But no, what added fuel to the fire was Naruto Uzumaki. Ever since the blonde came to the Academy all he ever heard was how great he was progressing and how he might even consider graduating earlier than normal.
'How dare they! If anyone deserves to get out of this hell hole early it's me.'
At first he found the blonde was a worthy opponent but then the blonde started to beat him in spars, the he started to excel in weapons. Before he knew it he saw the blonde beating him in everything.
He clinched his fist in anger and nearly drew blood. No matter, he would show them all who was better, he would show Itachi.
Looking at the lack of food in his fridge he decided it would be best to get some fresh air and pick up a few things. Making sure he locked his door he sent off to the market place.
On the way there he bypassed many people who were whispering or pointing at him. He was used to it by now, he just ignored them.
He walked into the fruit shop and resisted a sneer at the man who was almost was having a heart attack at seeing him.
Swiftly getting all of the things he needed he was almost done when he heard something that made his blood boil.
"You know I heard that the Uzumaki kid actually turned down the chance to graduate early just so he can stay with his friends. I've got to say I'm surprised."
Sasuke decided to stay and see if this was worth anything or if it was just old women gossiping.
"That's so sweet, I can't say how much more we need young men like that. I never knew why someone would want to leave so they can go off killing someone."
Sasuke, had he been someone else, would have rolled his eyes at that. 'Cives don't even know what they are talking about.'
"I know sometimes I find it ghastly how willing they are to killing. At least that Uzumaki kid is different." At this point he decided he had heard enough and began to walk away. "He does seem to be the best out of his generation, even better than the last Uchiha from what I hear."
The gossiping women heard a low growl that alerted them that someone was behind them, but when they turned they saw no. They shrugged it off as nothing.
They didn't notice the dark eyes glaring at them from a distance.
And those eyes didn't see two other people watching him from afar before going of to tell their Masters what they found out.
Sasuke Uchiha would never know that the women were tourist who were just thinking out loud, he would never know the truth.
A/N
A little shorter I know, please don't kill me.
I first want to thank everything but nothing he/she were the only ones to actually do what I asked so I guess that is what everyone wants.
I'm sure many of you are confused about what happened.
First, Sasuke is nowhere near Naruto's level of power. The only thing that he might be able to match him in is taijutsu. He will not be on the same level as Naruto. I may hate him but I do have to make him somewhat strong.
Another thing, the village does not admire Naruto, those were just two random people talking. They still hate him, its just that a few ninja do recognize his own power. Nothing more.
Mari will be seen in the next chapter. Hana will play a better role in this fic, as will Ino. I will most likely not have a harem just because I find them difficult to believe even in the ninja verse.
Lastly I cannot express how much it old not only help me if you reviewed my story, but it also gives me motivation to post something new and to work on my faults some more.
Sorry, one more thing; Can you please tell me who else could be a jounin sensei besides the obvious . I want to add a little more mix into the situation.
Till next week, see ya
