A/N: Woah this is a long chapter for me. If you guys havn't read chapter 15 then do it now or this will make no sense at all. READ CHAPTER 15 IT IS UP.

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Thoughts/Flashbacks

Nine tailed fox

Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN NARUTO

Chapter 16 - Team 10, Elite team in progress

"Naruto Uzumaki, Ino Yamanaka, and Sakura Haruno. You will be placed on team ten and will be meeting your squad leader shortly." Iruka's announcement still rang inside Naruto's ears. What the hell? He didn't want to be on a team with Ino because he was trying to avoid her, and Sakura... He didn't even want to get started on that subject. What happened? It all went so fast. He started to think back to earlier that day.

- Earlier that day - (Long flashback so i won't make it in italics)

Naruto woke up with a groan. Today was suppose to be a big day, he was going to be put on his squad today. It was very important to him, considering that he would be on this team for at least six months. He just hope that they would be able to get to a level of being able to take the Chunin exams on time, or else he would have to wait an additional six months to become Chunin. And according to the old hag, he had to be Chunin before he could go on another trip with old pervert.

Naruto got up from his bed and began doing his daily wake up procedure. He took his shower, cleaned his face, brushed his teeth and so on. He put on some pants, flung his black shirt over his shoulder and grabbed his leaf headband as he walked into the living room. He tossed his shirt on his couch and made himself some cereal, surprising himself that he didn't get one of his ramen cups. He shrugged it off and continued to fix his bowl of cereal. As he finished and started eating he began to think of the possibilities and whose team he would like to be on. Ino, not really since he was avoiding her. Sakura, hell no unless he wants to be receiving weird looks for the rest of his Genin days. Sasuke, he was a little ass but he did seem like he had some skill and would help get the job done. That's one, now who else? What about that weird blue haired girl. What was her name? Hinata or something like that. Hmm, i'm not sure but apparently she is a Hyuga so she had to have some skill. Shikamaru? Naruto actually chuckled at this a bit as he finished his cereal. He was one of the kids that seem like if you didn't have to breath he wouldn't do it. He was just that lazy. So that's a big no. Choji? Nah, too fat and will probably slow the team down. Naruto groaned as he threw his dish in the sink and put on his shirt, there was just no good students this year coming out of the academy. He decided to drop the topic, put on his shirt and just began walking to the academy.

Ino woke up from her bead a few minutes after Naruto left. She was had an almost sleepless night because her mind was plagued with the same dream, or more accurate, Nightmare. For some reason she kept seeing Naruto and how she called after him but he never turned back. He just kept walking away from her and no matter how fast she tried to run after him he seemed to get further away. It was affecting her badly for some reason, she couldn't stop worrying about the blond haired boy. She really needed to talk to him or at least make him take notice of her. She would do anything to have that smile on his face again. It was very heartwarming and she needed it. But, today was her big day as well. Whose team was she going to be on? She just decided to get up and get ready for the academy.

Sakura Haruno was already eating her breakfast when Ino just woke up. She was giddy and very excited. Today was her big day that she would be put on her Genin squad and she was certain that she would be put on the team with her 'True love', Sasuke Uchiha. She always had fantasies of him and her enjoying time together as teammates and get even more romantic later on. They would be married at age sixteen and she would have three kids by age eighteen. It was kind of creepy that she was already planning out her life at age twelve but that was the way love was suppose to be wasn't it? This wasn't some stupid crush, right when Ino introduced Sakura to Sasuke, it was love at first sight. She kept holding on to that and made a vow to never stop chasing after the love of her life. She finished her breakfast and said bye to her mom as she ran out the door.

Naruto was about a block away from the academy. He saw some students talking to each other, obviously about how they graduated to Genin. Naruto walked right pass them and entered the academy, ignoring the girls with blushes across their face and the glares from the jealous boys. It was strange to him how he tried his best to not show interest in anything and try to ignore everyone but it made students, namely girls seem to like him even more.

'Probably something to do with the Uchiha.' Kyuubi said with venom.

'Yeah, that prick probably have people thinking that if they act like an ass, that automatically makes them cool. Whatever, i really don't care what they think.'

'You should have let me have a go with the Uchiha. Why didn't you let me 'Train' with him?'

'Because i know you would probably rip him to shreds just because he's an Uchiha. You know you shouldn't condemn an entire clan just because one of them got over on you.'

'Whatever' the Kyuubi growled before leaving again.

Naruto came to his classroom and when he slid the door open, he wasn't surprised to see just a few students sitting in their seats. Among the few was Shikamaru, who was asleep, and Sasuke who glared at Naruto and then turned his gaze to the open window. Naruto ignored the gesture and proceeded to his seat. It wouldn't be long before the rest of the class got here and he would be put on his Genin team.

A few minutes later Ino and Sakura arrived, both breathing heavily at the back of the class. They took the back door for some reason but Naruto just ignored them both as they came to take their seat. Ino was about to ask Naruto some questions but Iruka entered the class. "May i have everyone's attention. It is now time for you to be placed on your Genin squad. You will be accompanied by a Jonin and he will be your sensei throughout missions to help you better yourself through the Shinobi ranks. Team 1..."

A short while later, all the teams were announced. Team 7 consisted of Sasuke, Shikamaru, and Choji. Team 10 was the biggest show of all though, because a certain pink haired girl got her chance to flex her lungs in front of the entire class. Right when she heard her name last on a team with Naruto and Ino, she freaked. She demanded a reason for why she would be put on that team. Unfortunately, Iruka said there was special reasons that he wasn't told of. Reasons only the Hokage knew and they would see the Hokage after they meet there Jonin sensei.

"But why do i have the two worst people on my team?" Sakura continued to shout at Iruka.

"Sakura-Haruno! Are you going against the will of the Hokage herself? If you have any further questions i suggest you talk to the Hokage about it. Now this is your team and that's final!" Iruka shouted back, getting fed up with the stubborn genin.

Sakura finally became quiet, much to Naruto's delight and he chuckled inwardly.

That brings us to where we are now. Team ten was waiting for there Jonin sensei and surprisingly he was taking longer than team seven who was already gone. Naruto maintained his patience while Sakura paced around the room. Ino was sitting next to Naruto with her gaze on her desk. 'Should i talk to him? He still has that serious look on his face... I don't know if i should disturb him.'

'Well this is going better than i expected. Ino hasn't said anything to me so i guess it's starting to work. Thank god Sakura finally shut the hell up... She's so damn loud and annoying sometimes it makes me just want to explode.'

'You know what they say... Opposites attract.' The Kyuubi teased.

'Wait what?' Naruto blinked, still not understanding the Kyuubi's words.

"What the hell is taking our sensei so long? He was suppose to be here nearly an hour ago!" Sakura groaned as she threw her head back in annoyance.

"Calm down forehead. You were on your way to making a new record for being quiet more than five minutes." Ino retorted.

"Shut up Ino-pig! I don't even know why the Hokage would put a ninja like me on a team with a loser like you." Sakura shouted back.

'Are they both really that clueless? We are suppose to balance each other out. But i still wonder what the Baa-Chan would make two medium level ninjas with me. I mean wouldn't that make an overpowered team? I guess that's why she wants to talk to us after we meet our sensei.'

Naruto felt a strong unknown chakra, "He's here." he said as he got up and walked to the front of the room next to Sakura.

The door slid opened and revealed a man about six feet tall, about 180 pounds with a cigarette in his mouth. He inhaled his cigarette, making it glow a bit before speaking. "So your my team huh?" he asked and recieved a nod by Naruto and Ino.

"YOU'RE LATE!" Sakura shouted while pointing an accusing finger. Naruto put on a annoyed face, sending a message to the girl to shut the hell up but she didn't get it.

"Sorry i had to talk to the Hokage about how this team is going to work."

- Flash back -

"Hokage-Sama, i have noticed the form i submitted for the Ino-Shika-Cho trio has been denied. I thought you liked the idea i had?" Asuma asked.

"I did like it, and i admit it was a good idea. But i do have other plans with Ino Yamanaka."

"But Hokage-Sama..."

"I'm sorry Asuma but i have other plans for her. You see Ino has shown the same traits as the student Sakura Haruno. Both have incredible Chakra control. In the academy, Iruka noted that both of them had very small reserves of Chakra but were able to focus it so well that when they created Jutsu, it took a minuscule amount of Chakra to perform it. Back when i was still a Jonin of Konoha, i asked the Hokage if we could add a Medic Ninja to each individual squad. It was denied back then but i think the council will allow me to do it now." Tsunade explained.

"But if you wanted a medic ninja on each team, wouldn't it have been wise to leave Ino on my team?"

"I plan on training Ino and Sakura myself and it will take some time. So in order for me to do this the team will be put on hold for missions."

"What of the third member of the group?" Asuma asked

"He has his own special training that he needs to do, and probably wants to. Naruto Uzumaki will be the third member of your Genin squad because while Sakura and Ino train with me, He will be training with Jiraiya."

"Why are you making this team so powerful Hokage-Sama? By what you say this team will be one of the best in Konoha."

"It is kind of an experiment i've been meaning to do for a while now. And since Naruto is already above the Genin standard, it will be perfect for the rigorous training i have in store for Ino and Sakura."

"I see... Thank you for the explanation Hokage-Sama. I will go and meet them personally now." said Asuma as he recieved a nod from Tsunade.

- Flash back end -

"Okay let's go for a walk." Asuma said as he lead them out of the room and out of the academy.

As Asuma walked he started to ask them questions. "So tell me about yourselves..."

"What about us? What do you want to know?" Ino asked.

"Things you like or hate? Anything pretty much..."

"Can we stop somewhere and sit to talk?" Ino said, while Asuma grinned.

"Yeah sure, come on." he said as he sped up his pace toward a barbecue restaurant. He entered and the Genin followed as well. He took them to a small booth as a waiter approached them.

"May i take your order?" she asked politely.

"We'll have today's special. The pork meal please." Asuma said as the waiter nodded.

"It will take about ten minutes. Would you like any drinks while you wait?"

"We'll just take some water." Asuma replied.

"Okay." she said as she left the booth.

"What are we doing here?" Naruto finally spoke in a emotionless tone.

"Just giving you guys a friendly greeting. Alright, now we should introduce ourselves. I'm Asuma Sarutobi. I will be your Jonin instructor. My likes, are things you won't be able to have for a few years and this restaurant. I don't hate many things at all and i hope we will get off as a good team. How about you next." he said as he looked at Sakura.

"I'm Sakura Haruno. My likes are Sasuke-Kun and well... Sasuke." she said in a dreamy tone.

Asuma sweat dropped, "What don't you like?"

Sakura then glared in the direction of Ino and Naruto. Asuma got the point and coughed as he pointed toward Ino for her to go next.

"I'm Ino Yamanaka. My likes are..." she glances over at Naruto with a blush. "I don't like people who judge others before they get to know them." Naruto was glad to hear that, it did make him feel great to have someone like that in this dump of a village. "And i hope we get along as well." she finished.

"And you?" Asuma said, looking at Naruto who hid his mouth behind he balled fist.

'Might as well come clean Kit.' The Kyuubi said.

Naruto sighed, 'I know...'

"My name... Is Naruto Namikaze..."

A/N: Damn ran out of time again. Please REVIEW!