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First thing I want to say is What the crap did you guys and girls do on the 16th of April when I last uploaded I was under 600 views now it's near 1,200. What ever you lot did cheers that means a lot. I was awestruck I literally jumped back with my mouth open.
Kurama talking
sounds
'thoughts'
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The day came for Naruto to meet up with Kakashi's team at training ground thirteen. Naruto had dragged Kakashi there so he would be on time unfortunately they were an hour early.
The hour passed very slowly with Naruto sending Shadow Clones to fetch some food or practice jutsu's and Kakashi just read his book.
The first to appear was Shikamaru who sat and talked with Naruto about why he was there Chōji appeared soon after and waved at Naruto. The group were enjoying their conversation when Sasuke appeared and brooded as usual. Seeing Naruto he stormed over to him.
"Why the hell are you here?" Sasuke spat at Naruto.
"Well the Hokage said I could join a team seeing as there was an uneven number of us." Naruto replied.
"Well I still have something to settle with you so fight me!" Sasuke shouted at the blonde.
Naruto just looked over at Kakashi who shrugged and held his arms up. Naruto wasn't happy with Kakashi's actions and incompatibly to keep Sasuke under control.
Sighing Naruto stood up and walked past Sasuke whispering "You wouldn't beat me even if I was asleep."
Hearing that Sasuke aimed a punch at Naruto's head and it connected. Nothing happened to Naruto however Sasuke was now even more pissed off. That and his hand hurt. Naruto turned to face Kakashi who held up one finger. Naruto knew that this meant he was allowed to fight for a minute not like he would need the full time.
"Okay Kakashi is allowing us to fight." Naruto said to him as he walked ten paces away.
Sasuke smiled 'Now I will make him pay for everything insulting he said to me.'
Naruto just yawned and waited for Kakashi to start the fight. He withdrew one hand from his coat pocket and readied himself.
"Okay you will have one minute to spar any more then than that and I will step in and stop you. Is that clear?" Kakashi announced and both boys nodded. "SPAR!"
Sasuke was the first move. He drew a kunai and dashed straight at Naruto. Upon reaching Naruto Sasuke attempted to slash at the blonde but to no avail. Naruto parried every single thrust and slash Sasuke tried with his free hand. Naruto slapped him occasionally when there was a big hole in Sasuke's defence.
Sasuke was now running on hatred at how Naruto wasn't being pushed back and that he was reflecting all his attacks. He jumped back and flew through hand signs before shouting "Fire style Great Fire Ball!"
The fire ball collided with Naruto and smoke billowed out from the impact spot. Sasuke had a grin smeared across his face. Shikamaru and Chōji knew of Naruto's skill but to take a fire ball like that straight was insane. Kakashi was about to stop the match there when the smoke dissipated and Naruto stood there on fire.
"You know Sasuke weaker fires don't effect the stronger ones it feeds it." Naruto said as he dashed straight for him. Sasuke was in shock how had Naruto survived and how was he on fire?
Sasuke forgot to move and was greeted with a barrage of senbon that landed perfectly in all of his pressure points. He fell to the ground like a tonne of bricks.
Naruto walked over to the now unconscious boy and cancelled out the fire that surrounded him. He took back all his senbon before walking over to Kakashi.
"Sorry Onii-san but looks like I can't join your team because of him." Naruto said while pointing behind him at the unconscious Uchiha.
Kakashi sighed then nodded. "What was that jutsu you used? Then you can go." Kakashi asked Naruto.
"That was my inferno armour. I took the idea from wind armour jutsu you taught me and just added some fire chakra and kept it fuelled. It's really easy but very effective." Naruto answered. He then waved over to Shikamaru and Chōji before disappearing.
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Naruto once again snuck into the Hokage office through the window and surprised the old man. After he had calmed down he asked Naruto why he was here.
"I won't be in Kakashi's team the chemistry won't work between me and Sasuke therefore splitting the team up and possibly jeopardising missions and lives." Naruto said with a sigh from his window seat.
"Well why not join the other one, Kurenai's team." Naruto gave a sheepish laugh at the old man's statement. He then remembered what Naruto had done to her after she put him in that Genjutsu. 'Oh that wouldn't work well.' he thought to himself.
"Hey Jiji was there anyone who just failed the exam? If so and I get them up to par in a week can they try it again?" Naruto asked with wonder in his eye.
"Yes actually the Haruno girl and the Yamanaka girl just failed. I suppose I could allow this to straighten out the numbers." Sarutobi said as he rummaged through the files on his desk and found the one's. He handed them over to Naruto how looked at the covers 'Haruno Sakura' and 'Yamanaka Ino'.
"Thanks Jiji. Why don't you use shadow clones to help with the work load? I told you that before." Naruto asked before jumping out of the building.
Naruto turned round to see four Hokage's standing in the window. 'Finally decided to do it then.' Naruto mused to himself before walking to his first stop.
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Naruto had arrived at the Haruno household and chapped the door. A few minutes passed before a woman answered.
"Hello is Sakura-chan home I have to ask her something." Naruto told the woman. She nodded then call on Sakura telling her there was a ninja at the door. There was loud bangs coming from within the house before Sakura appeared at the door.
"What do you want Naruto?" she asked dryly.
"I'm here to see if you still want to be a Genin. If you are follow me." Naruto told her and walked off. Sakura was shocked but she quickly put on her shoes and ran after him.
"What's going on Naruto?" Sakura asked the blonde.
"We're going to get Ino then I'll tell you both at the same time. Does she still like Sasuke?" Naruto asked in turn.
Sakura nodded "Is this what this is about? If so I'm going home." Sakura was about to turn back when she felt a hand on her shoulder.
"It's not what this is about it's in case in I need some... motivation." Naruto said sadly.
They continued their walk to the Yamanaka house in silence. Upon arriving Naruto chapped the door to be greeted by a woman who saw Sakura and called for Ino.
"Hey Sakura-chan and Naruto-baka." Ino said to the two.
"Well hello to you to and to think I wanted you on my team." Naruto said as he began to turn away.
"Wait what?" Ino called out.
"Yeah that's why I'm here. See there was an odd number of passes this year and because you two just missed out the Hokage is allowing you to have a second go next week." Naruto told the both of them. The girls just started hugging each other then him. Which he wasn't expecting.
"I take it that's a 'yes' then?" Naruto said as both girls nodded.
"Okay now I'm going to help train you for the exam next week so you both have to listen to what I say okay?" Naruto asked again this time he was answered by reluctant nods.
"Right first thing first I want you both to take a deep breath and hold it then jump." Naruto said aloud. Confused the girls did as they were asked. In mid jump Naruto grabbed the girls shoulders and flashed away.
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Training began as soon as the girls composed themselves after the flash. The training had been hard on them but it was effective.
Naruto first got to know each of their abilities through a Shadow Mimic Clone. It was a jutsu that copied the person exactly right down to the DNA. It did take up about five times the normal amount of chakra that the regular Shadow Clones took but Naruto could spare it. Hell he had about one hundred out doing D-ranks right now.
He soon noticed that for all the great chakra control Sakura had she didn't have much of the stuff the same was with Ino however she had less control but more chakra.
Naruto didn't have to think long for what to get the girls to do. He introduced them to the tree walking exercise and they were surprised at Naruto walking up the base of the tree and hanging from the lowest branch that was a good seven foot off the ground. Naruto then threw two kunai to them and told them to try it and mark where they got.
They were really good at it Sakura was a natural only falling twice Ino only doubled that before she got the hang of it.
Pleased at their progress he got them to sit down.
"Well done with that exercise not many can master it that fast you have already beaten Sasuke I know that much." both girls jaws dropped at that comment. Naruto leant over and closed their mouths.
"Next up try running up the tree and when your done with that come back and sit down." Naruto told them. They nodded and sprinted for the tree. Sakura managed to get halfway up before her chakra gave out. Naruto quickly caught her and lay her down.
His Shadow Mimic Clone from earlier then started channelling chakra into the girl who awoke after two minutes.
Ino had completed the exercise but passed out as well. While waiting on the two recovering with the Shadow Mimic Clones he had sent some Shadow Clones to fetch some food. All they brought back was ramen.
After the girls awoke and eaten Naruto had them spar with him and a Heavy Shadow Clone. Naruto explained that this type of Shadow Clone could stay around for a beating and it only the same chakra to make one as a regular Shadow Clone. But he chose not to tell them about the mental feedback.
Ino had no style in Taijutsu so he worked with her more but made sure to have a clone with Sakura at all times helping her.
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Two days into the training and the girls were improving well Ino was able to counter blows from her Shadow Mimic Clone self as well as preform grabs and holds so that she could use her families jutsu on. Naruto told her to only EVER use it as a last ditch attempt or if she was certain that it would hit.
Sakura however was getting a larger chakra pool while learning some Genjutsu from a scroll Naruto had stored in one of his seals. She was able to do the same as Ino but she took it to another level when the person was under a Genjutsu. It may have been a basic one but she layered it. Naruto could still breakout of it but only because of his chakra's force.
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Five days in to the training week and the girls could barely move any more so Naruto handed them some paper and instructed them to channel come chakra to it. Sakura's and Ino's crumbled leaving Naruto very happy. He told them that they had the affinity for earth type moves and if the could master it and use weapons the weapons themselves would become a lot stronger.
Naruto also demonstrated, after taking a few steps back, his Earthen Shield which was a large shield that attached to Naruto's left arm. He told the girls to throw the kunai at him from where ever they pleased.
Both girls smiled deviously as they went to opposite sides of Naruto and threw the kunai at him.
Naruto's shield encased his body making it impenetrable. The girls were in shock seeing their kunai bounce off the Earthen Shield before it crumbled into dust. Naruto then sent the girls home to rest after giving them a basic earth jutsu scroll each.
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Finally the day of the exam came and both girls were nervous but Naruto had promised to tell them one of his secrets when they passed. He had such faith in their abilities and they were happy that he did.
He waved them good luck as they entered the Hokage office for their written tests. Both had passed with almost full marks compared to before when they didn't score anything. Naruto chalked it up to them being the Uchiha's fangirls.
The physical exam they took part in was a spar with Iruka just like the first day if the academy. He was happy to help out at the start of the day but soon regretted it. For both girls who were taught by Naruto their styles couldn't have been any more different. Sakura was a hit hard hit fast type of style where as Ino had a more sly style that relied on stealth and precision on all her strikes.
Naruto felt sorry for Iruka who looked battered- which he was, and tired due to the stamina they now had. After all they did train under Naruto for a week when he attacked them non stop.
The final test was the Ninjutsu test which consisted of four clones and two different Henge's. It had to be harder. They were at it for a second time. However that didn't deter them and thanks to Naruto once again the instructor never said that all the clones had to be there at one time. So individual clones were called on and they both transformed into Naruto and the Hokage.
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Naruto was waiting outside pacing back and forth in anticipation. The doors swung open and two girls burst from the room screaming in delight. Naruto just smiled up to the point where he got tackled to the ground by the girls screaming their praise.
Asuma had came from around the corner reading a scroll when he heard the noise. He saw the two girls tackle Naruto to the ground then scream their thanks.
Sighing and shaking his head he walked over to them "Alright I think you can get off Naruto now." He said with a laugh.
Both girls then stood up and offered Naruto a hand each which he took and they pulled him up while blushing at what they had just done.
"Well that was an interesting introduction from you three. I'm Sarutobi Asuma and I will be your Jōnin instructor till you make it to Chūnin. It's a pleasure to meet all of you. Now I want to get to know you all better so follow me." Asuma said as they made their way to the top of the Hokage building.
Asuma then sat on the railing and faced them "Tell me a bit about yourselves then I will know how to train you and help you progress." Asuma told them then light his cigarette. "I'll go first then my name is Sarutobi Asuma I'm laid back but I will tell you off if you need it and I will protect you with my life I am currently dating someone thanks to him." Asuma pointed at Naruto. "And I'm the Hokage's son. Who wants to go next?"
"I'm Naruto Uzumaki I like ramen, dango, training, helping others,my friends and family as well as card games." Asuma gulped hearing the last bit. "I am the Jinchūriki of the nine tailed fox. I don't like people who think they are better than others and I want to be Hokage. Who's next?" Everyone was staring at Naruto with mouths open. "What? Do you want to meet him?" Naruto then pulled out a kunai and cut his thumb and slammed his hand into the ground.
After the smoke dissipated a rather large orange fox with nine tails lay next to Naruto. Naruto just poked it till it woke up. "Hey sleepy head meet the team." Naruto said with a grin.
Kurama looked around seeing a Ino, Sakura and Asuma. He yawned showing off the rows of teeth that were very sharp. "I'm Kurama and I'm the Nine tailed fox. I am really old and really powerful. Currently I take residency within Naruto however I can leave whenever I like. I can also help train you lot if you like." Then Kurama went back to sleep.
"Wow" both girls said in unison. Asuma was still taken aback but he would have to accept him just like Naruto had done he hoped the girls would to.
"I'm Sakura Haruno and I like Naruto now for helping me become a ninja and for when he trained me and Ino. I don't really like fighting but I will do it when necessary. My hope is to become a great kunoichi. Naruto said that I was a natural with Genjutsu as well as my chakra control if that helps." Sakura told Asuma who nodded.
"I'm Ino Yamanaka I am like Sakura in everything except I still like Sasuke Uchiha and I'm not very good at Genjutsu however Naruto said that I fit a stealth role better. I have earth affinity as does Sakura." Ino informed her instructor who nodded.
"What about you Naruto what have you got?" Asuma asked the now sleepy blonde.
"I have wind affinity although I have fire and earth as a secondary. I'm going to work on water and lightning soon though to see if I can master them or at the least a few jutsu. I'm great with seals so if any of you want some made I'll do it." Naruto said with a yawn then curled up next to Kurama and fell asleep.
The girls took this chance to see what Naruto was like under his mask but as Ino reached out a cut appeared on her fingers so she withdrew her hand.
"He's conducting wind chakra over his head so you got off lightly Ino." Asuma told her. Both girls looked saddened that they couldn't figure out what Naruto looked like without loosing a hand.
After waking both Kurama and Naruto up they headed to the Hokage's office. Naruto had fallen asleep again so Asuma placed him on Kurama's back and promised to wake him when they arrived.
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When they arrived Asuma stayed true to his word and woke Naruto up with a wind blast in his face.
As the group walked into the Hokage's office Hiruzen (calling the Hokage this and Jiji now. Due to the fact of Asuma being there.) "Ah what can I do you for and Naruto your mission earnings are in this." Hiruzen asked the new team.
"Cheers Jiji." Naruto said catching the wallet.
"NARUTO! Respect your elders!" both girls shouted at him.
"Calm it he's basically my grandpa sheesh." Naruto said as he slowly moved to the other side of Asuma. "Guess that means were basically family eh Asuma-sensei?"
"I don't know about that Naruto." Asuma ruffled Naruto's hair much to the blondes annoyance. "Well were here for a D-rank mission." Asuma said with a sigh.
"Your in luck it's 'that' one." Hiruzen told him with a grin.
"Damn that thing got out already?!" Naruto shouted. The girls looked confused at both Naruto and Asuma rubbing their foreheads.
"Well it's a good way to check your strength as a team. Naruto no fancy stuff." Asuma said as he nodded at the Hokage for the mission briefing. Naruto appeared to pout somewhat but you couldn't tell or the mask.
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Thirty minutes in and in the middle of the forest the team found their brown haired target. Naruto silently created clones that would funnel the target straight to Sakura. Sakura would then place a Genjutsu on said target and wait for Ino to capture her.
Over the radio the confirmation was given and the Naruto's moved in. The target ran in the only direction available. Two minutes later the target got woozy seeing as the world around it was spinning violently. Then she passed out thanks to Ino.
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Team ten arrived at the Fire Daimyō house with the target in their possession. The mission was a great success as Naruto carried Ino's body, in a bridal style, with the group as she was still in control of the targets body.
"I suggest you release your hold on her Ino if you can hear me. If you do nod." The target nodded then fainted. Ino awoke in Naruto's arms then began to blush and squirm. Naruto laughed and placed Ino onto the ground gently.
The Fire Daimyō's wife then ran out of the building and squished the target into oblivion. The target had been her cat Tora who was an escape artist. Funny no one knew why... or just didn't have the nerve to tell her... the pay however was nothing to sneeze at.
"Great work team I mean it go and have the rest of the day off I need to give my report to the Hokage then plan things for you to learn for the rest of the week. Have fun." Asuma said while lighting a smoke. He disappeared soon after in some smoke.
"Well I'm shattered. I'm going home Ja ne." and with that Naruto disappeared leaving nothing behind. This shocked the girls he out done a Jōnin easily.
That night Naruto slept soundly that night knowing he had a team that he could rely on.
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I will admit that I thought that I had Kiba on Kakashi's team so that's why I set the last chapter up like I did however when I came to write this chapter I came up with this one which was better.
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