NBPK: Natural Born Pranksters of Konoha

by Gravenimage

Uzumaki Naruto is not your average orphan hated by the entire village for being the container of the Kyubi and also number one village prankster but he's about to find out that he's not the only prankster around. Naru/Saku Sasu/OC Ino/OC Hina/OC Shika/Tem

8. Genin test and forbidden scroll

Chapter 8 Genin test and forbidden scroll

Disclaimer: I will never own Naruto never if you'll excuse me I'm going to sulk in a corner.

Bold letters inner Sakura.

(Time skip: six years later Genjuro's house)

Naruto was having the best dream ever he and Sakura were walking hand in hand, they were both having a nice walk through the village which he considered as a date. While they were at it they decided to play a couple of pranks just the innocent type nothing serious, after their childish pranks they went to get some ramen at Ichiraku's enjoying the company of Teuchi and Ayame. After that they went to the park and Sakura did the unexpected she took his hand making him blush, they got seated in one of the benches and they started gazing at the beautiful blue sky. The dream got even better when he saw his pink haired beauty getting closer to his face, she has closed her eyes she was about to kiss him. He blushed hard as he did the same closing his eyes and poking his lips ready to make contact with her lips, and just before their lips met his dream was interrupted by a loud yelling.

"NARUTO WAKE UP!!!"

The twelve year old blond woke up with a startle while falling from his bed, when he got up he was met by an upset Genjuro wearing an apron that says kiss the cook holding a spatula on his left hand. Naruto gulped he knew when his teacher and father figure was like this he was in a very bad mood, meaning that he was in deep trouble he didn't like to see him angry gathering some courage he looked straight at his face.

"Sensei what's wrong?"

Genjuro put his hands on his waist" what do you think you overslept and you have to go to the academy, you know what today is right?"

Hearing that his cerulean eyes widened in realization of course how he can forget about today, it was a day he couldn't forget. Today was the day of the genin test that the ninja academy gives once the whole academy program ends, he has been waiting for years to take the test if he passes he will become a genin turning into a ninja of Konoha. Once that happens he will finally be able to do missions and fight other ninja opponents, not to mention that he will be one step closer to fulfill his dream to become Hokage.

He scratched the back of his head while giving his fox grin" sorry sensei I know that today is the genin test oh I can't wait I'm going to pass the test with flying colors just you wait"

Genjuro sighed while smiling he was no longer in a bad mood" I know you'll do fine but I suggest that you take a shower get dressed and eat up I don't want you to be late at the academy"

He nodded as he gaze at the empty beds in the room that belong to Seiryu and Ryo" hey sensei where are Seiryu and Ryo?"

"They left an hour ago Akeshi too I guess they were so excited to take the test that they left a little early, now hurry up and take a shower"

Genjuro left the room and shortly Naruto went to the bathroom to take a shower, minutes later he left his room wearing his orange jumpsuit because orange was his favorite color. He went downstairs heading to the kitchen area he couldn't stop thinking about his early dream and blushed, it felt so real he could almost sense Sakura's breathing tickling his nose how he hated that his teacher interrupted his wonderful dream he really wanted to kiss her. During the years his best friend Sakura has become someone so precious and important to him, needless to say that he had a huge crush on her but he didn't have the guts to tell her because he was afraid that she didn't felt the same way and he might end up destroying their wonderful friendship. He entered the kitchen with a big smile on his face as he saw Genjuro putting a plate with pancakes on the table Genjuro frowned seeing him wearing his jumpsuit he didn't like the clothing one bit.

He smiled seeing Naruto devouring the pancakes like his life depended on it, he chuckle to think he's addict to ramen he usually argues with him because he wants to have ramen for breakfast. Not as Genjuro was still alive he wasn't going to let his student eat such thing as ramen for breakfast, he needed to eat something more nutrient and balance than ramen. After a long time of endless arguing with the blond Naruto finally gave up and decided to have something else for breakfast than his favorite food.

Naruto finished eating the pancakes while smiling" delicious sensei I love your pancakes so much"

"Better than ramen eh?" asked Genjuro with a smirk.

"Nah ramen is still the best food in the whole world"

The jounin rolled his eyes as he saw his student leaving the kitchen" hey Naruto aren't you forgetting something?" he showed him his back pack and lunch in paper bag.

"Oh right sorry sensei" he gave his fox grin taking both things.

Genjuro sighed before frowning again looking at his horrible orange jumpsuit" Naruto don't forget what we talked about, once you become a genin that jumpsuit is history"

"Oh come on sensei why do I have to get rid of my jumpsuit I like orange a lot" Naruto said whining.

"Because no ninja in Konoha wears orange it's a bright color ninjas are supposed to wear conceal colors like black, with that jumpsuit you're only getting the attention of everyone in the village meaning that you can be a living target might as well put the sign that says kill me on your back"

Naruto was in deep thought and he knew his teacher was right after all these years they were a lot of people from the village that hated him not knowing why though he smiled taking his backpack and lunch heading to the door "Okay sensei but you better at least give me something orange in the outfit"

"I'll see what I can do" he said with a smile.

"Okay then I'll see you later sensei" he then walked out of the door.

Genjuro sighed as he went to wash the dishes he knew his students were going to pass the genin test, but he still couldn't shake the feeling that something wrong might happen today. He hope that Naruto will do well in the test including if he has to make a clone jutsu, for a long time he has been teaching him how to make the clone jutsu but so far he hasn't been successful. It seems his high amount of chakra made it impossible to perform the jutsu, even with all the practice he had he still couldn't perform the jutsu.

(Naruto I know you can do it you won't give up)

Somewhere in the village

Uchiha Sasuke was jumping from the roofs of the buildings using his agility to evade anyone from spotting him, he was wearing a blue shirt with the symbol of the Uchiha clan white pants long white elbow pads and blue ninja sandals. He was on his way to the academy to take the genin test, once he becomes a genin he was one step closer to fulfill his life goal and ambition to kill his brother and restore his clan. But he knew he needed to get even stronger than he is now or he won't stand a chance against Itachi, he fell from a building landing safely on the ground and quickly went to lamp post follow by going to the street corners. He needed to get cover because going to the academy he was on a very tough mission, a mission so difficult that only he alone could fulfill and no one else indeed it was very hard and very unpredictable. He left another corner passing the villagers taking another corner he smiled in triumph he was almost at the academy looks like he was home free.

"AH THERE HE IS SASUKE-KUN!!!" the scream from a fan girl was heard.

(Damn) groaned the Uchiha annoyed that he was found, he turned around to see his fan club they all had hearts in their eyes.

"SASUKE-KUN!!!"

"I WANT YOU SASUKE-KUN!!!"

"I LOVE YOU SASUKE-KUN!!!"

"WILL YOU GO OUT WITH ME SASUKE-KUN!!!"

Sasuke couldn't take this anymore he left running for his life while his fan girls started giving chase, it was always the same for the Uchiha everyday he always walk to the academy his fan girls which they were always stalking him start chasing him in an attempt to have a date with him. It really annoyed him till no end why couldn't he be like any regular student, to have a life free of crazy fan girls but he knew it couldn't be help. The annoying girls like popular boys with cool attitude and very talented, he was one of those talented students although he knew quite well that he wasn't the only one who was strong and considered a genius. Other boys like Seiryu, Ryo were also talented then there was Naruto. He frowned remembering the blonds name sure he was strong and talented but he was an idiot doing those stupid childish pranks. Even if it's been a couple of years since he has done a prank, although he had some potential he still thought he was a loser and he was no match against him.

He continued running the streets while the crazy fan girls were hot on his trails, he could feel that fatigue was catching on and it wouldn't be long before he will get tire. He groaned in frustration he didn't want to get caught by them especially not today because of the genin test, as soon as he reached a corner a hand grabbed him getting him out of the way while the fan girls took the other way leaving from the Uchiha's way. Sasuke panted as he was now in an alley, he took a peek outside to make sure there weren't any fan girl stalkers in the vicinity. Once he was safe and sound he smiled happy to have lost them for the day and hopefully for the last time, of course he knew that somebody helped him.

"Looks like you're having another regular day eh Uchiha boy"

Sasuke grinned recognizing the voice of the person he looked next to him to see his savior, it was none other than Akeshi and she has grown quite well. She was now fourteen and she has become a little taller reaching 5'6 feet tall making her the tallest girl in the academy. Her body has also made a drastic change too, it has reached puberty developing nice curves a nice back side and a nice pair of C cup breasts also making her the only girl in the academy with developed breasts, Sasuke has notice and he has fought the blush that will strike his cheeks making sure he was not paying attention to her body. He gazed at the young teen and her wardrobe has also change she was wearing a lavender colored kimono style dress with a short skirt reaching her knees, she also had a fish nets knee pads she had a black fingerless glove in her left hand and her right hand a black wristband and she was wearing black ninja sandals. Of course she was wearing shorts beneath her skirt because no chance in hell she was only going to wear her underwear, she was still wearing her pink ribbon to keep her raven hair tied on a pony tail style, Sasuke was trying to think something else that wasn't Akeshi's body he still thought she was the prettiest girl in the academy.

Over the years Akeshi has become an acquaintance of the Uchiha, well sort of although he rarely talks to her she also didn't talk much to him. But he felt like she has become a friend that would understand him, he was so grateful that she wasn't a fan girl like the rest of his fan club, to him she was the only girl who was normal and not annoying maybe there was some hope for her after all in his own opinion. He knew she wasn't like the rest of the fan girls because for once she was the strongest girl in the academy, he smirked at the thought she could beat the entire girls in their class and she still wouldn't break a sweat or even lift a finger. Nevertheless to Sasuke Akeshi was someone you could rely on, of course he doesn't want to form a friendship with her because he has goal of vengeance to fulfill and he won't until he fulfills it one way or the other. He has also had a couple of taijutsu matches with her and they were no walk in the park, she was strong and packed quite a punch that was when he decided to talk to her every once a week.

Akeshi gazed at the Uchiha with a smirk it was always the same with him and the ridiculous fan girls they should get a life instead of stalking him, she knew that this was the prize for being cool and talented even if she didn't care how talented he can be. Akeshi's opinion about Sasuke has changed over the years she once thought he was an emo stupid antisocial jerk, well she still though that he was still one but with a different view of things one with pain and similarity. Ever since the Uchiha clan massacre at the hands of his older brother Itachi Akeshi has felt having Sasuke as a kindred spirit, unlike some people in the village she understood his pain better than anyone. It reminded her when her parents were killed during the blood line massacre at the hidden mist village, she wasn't the only one who felt the same way but Seiryu and Ryo understood Sasuke too. However they didn't like him so there was no way they were going to start hanging around him like they were best buds, but she wanted to get close to him and in her own way try to tell him that he wasn't alone in this infernal pain of losing your whole family and clan.

She still pretended like she didn't care she didn't want to turn into an obsessive fan girl, but slowly she try to get closer to him in a way that will make it look like she didn't care. Every once in a while she will watch over him making sure he was all right, although she stopped doing that a while ago because it was considered stalking. Like Sasuke she talked to him every once in a while knowing well that the Uchiha was not the talkative type and after what happened to his clan he was going to talk even less, by doing this she felt like having his friendship earned and she did once she notice that Sasuke talked to her when he felt like it. Today she decided to save his butt from the crazy stampede of his fan girls, one thing for sure, Sasuke really owe her big time for this.

Sasuke went to his usual emo self program trying not to ogle or drool at the sight at the beautiful raven haired girl in front of him" th….thanks I really needed some help to get away from those annoying girls"

"Aw Uchiha boy I thought you like your fan club" Akeshi said with a smirk in a sarcastic tone.

He frowned at her comment even if she was being sarcastic" shut up I can't stand them they are like a bunch of rabid dogs trying to devoured me like I was a piece of meat I swear they are so annoying"

(You mean a piece of hot juicy Uchiha meat) Akeshi thought while giggling in her head, she shook her head" Uchiha boy I really thought you like your fan club they are always cheering for you when we take test about taijutsu , ninjutsu and shuriken practice aren't you happy having them around?"

"No" he said with frown.

"Oh well I guess you're right I'll be in a very bad mood if I had a fan boy club always stalking me and chasing me like I was the last girl alive in the world, anyway we should go to the academy I know a shortcut that we'll take us there without to pass the rabid dogs"

Sasuke smirked at the way she has called the fan girls rabid dogs like he did but his face turned serious hearing the last part" a shortcut you really know one are you sure?"

"Yeah I do it's not so far from where we are, trust me I will take us to the academy a lot faster than the average path taken to get there"

"I don't know if I should trust you, for all I know you could be a fan girl too" he said in a distrust tone.

That comment was enough to make Akeshi upset she glared at him before sighing and throwing her arms in the air" I can't believe you will think that of me fine don't take the short cut with me good luck with the rabid fan girls" she then left the alley.

Sasuke felt a little sorry for her he heard her tone which was obvious that it sounded like she hurt, that is until he saw that she left back to the streets ready to yell at the top of her lungs" HEY GIRLS SASUKE IS OVER…"

She didn't finished her scream because Sasuke has shut her mouth while Akeshi was smirking expecting that action from the Uchiha, he sighed annoyance removing his hand from her mouth while she was giving him an innocent look.

"Fine we'll take the short cut lead the way"

Akeshi smirk" okay follow me"

Elsewhere

Sakura sighed as she was waiting for her friend Naruto to come she was wearing a red kimono dress with a white circle the symbol of her clan on the front of the skirt and on her back with black shorts reaching to her knees with blue sandals and she was still wearing the red ribbon Ino gave he, only difference is that her pink hair was now long reaching to her back, she was behind a tree like she was hiding something from the villagers. The reason she was waiting for him it's because Naruto has once again had an idea for a prank, usually she will be so happy and thrilled to be part of it but not this time. It has been a long time since he has pulled a prank the same with her she hasn't had any ideas to give the suggestions to her blond friend, and so far they have been doing well with work from the academy. Of course since they were going to take the genin test today Naruto wanted to pull the best prank of them all, once they pass the genin test they will become full blood ninjas of Konoha meaning that they won't have time to play their pranks with the missions they will be attending as part of being a ninja.

Naruto arrived with a big smile seeing his pink haired friend" hey Sakura-chan" he blushed looking at her no matter what she look like she was always the most beautiful girl in the village.

"Hey Naruto-kun" she said with a smile seeing him in his orange jumpsuit although she didn't like the outfit she kept quiet, besides to her he will always look very cute and adorable.

"Did you bring them?" asked the blond.

The rosette nodded" yup it's all here"

Naruto was looking at every direction not seeing anything" where Sakura-chan?"

Sakura made a hand seal "release" suddenly a couple of cans of paint was seen next to her" I hid them using a genjutsu"

Naruto smiled at her" wow Sakura-chan you're so good in genjutsu I wish I could that good in that area"

"Maybe I can teach you the secret is to have the best chakra control to kept the illusion intact"

"Well yeah but that's just it my chakra control its terrible compare to yours which is perfect"

"Yeah but I don't have your excessive chakra or stamina for the matter so you have a big advantage" she gave him a playful smirk.

"I guess we could learn a lot from each other" he smiled at her which she smile back agreeing with him, he took the cans of paints ready to make his prank" well here I go make sure you see my masterpiece Sakura-chan"

"Wait Naruto-kun" she stopped him in his tracks.

"What's wrong Sakura-chan?"

"It's just that" she bit her upper lip" maybe you shouldn't go through with this"

Naruto blinked at her comment he wasn't expecting to hear this from her the mastermind of pranks, maybe he was dreaming he only gave her a goofy smile" Sakura-chan what are you talking about you were the one that gave me the idea and this is definitely the best prank of all"

"That's just it Naruto-kun it's been years since you have pulled a prank and maybe we should continue to be leave things like that, I mean you haven't gotten in trouble with Iruka sensei in a long time the same with Genjuro-sama you know you will get in trouble by doing this"

The blond teen gave her his fox grin" I know Sakura-chan but trust me as a fellow prankster this prank will be worthy so I have no regrets of doing this"

"But Naruto-kun" she tried to convince him.

"Please Sakura-chan" he gave her the sad puppy eyes that it was very irresistible to anyone.

Sakura have to blush at truly the most adorable look she has seen from her best friend and prankster partner, her blushing reached both of her cheeks while admiring those beautiful sapphire eyes she adores so much.

"CHA!!! He looks so CUTE more adorable than a teddy bear" inner Sakura said with a fan girl squeal.

She finally sighed in defeat no matter what she says there was no way she was going to convince him, besides part of her and her inner self were looking forward to see the prank she has planned" fine go ahead but don't expect me to feel sorry for you when you get caught, you know the whole village is going to see this"

"Of course I know Sakura-chan I'm going to paint the Hokage monument everyone is going to see it this is why is the best prank ever" he gave a big smile (of course even if I become a ninja I don't think I will be quitting my job as a village prankster)

Sakura couldn't help but smiled at his goofiness" good luck Naruto-kun and be careful"

"Right" he said while taking the cans of paint and left jumping the roof of the buildings.

Sakura sighed (I hope I don't regret telling him about this prank but I already am regretting telling him)

"But it will be fun think how cool the great Hokage monument will look when it's going to have a new makeover" inner Sakura said giving a thumbs up.

She stood quiet while a smile escape her lips even if she was still worry for her blond friend she knew she was going to enjoy the prank a lot.

(Time skip: somewhere in the village)

"NARUTO GET BACK HERE!!!" a chunin shouted.

"YOU DID IT THIS TIME BRAT" another chunin shouted.

"I KNEW IT WAS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE FOR YOU TO STOP DOING YOUR PRANKS"

Naruto grinned as he was running the streets from the two chunins, they just caught him in the act when he was doing the last touches on his masterpiece. He gaze behind him seeing the new Hokage monument all the faces of the four Hokages had paint with different color designs, in his personal opinion he could say that it looks great like a work of art. The only thing he do as he jump to a roof followed by the two ninjas is laugh like a spoiled brat, he jump the buildings roofs quickly while the chunins followed him in speed.

"Ha! Give up you two you're just jealous because you don't have the guts to do the same thing, now believe me the Hokage monument looks better than it used to look"

"Why you little brat" one chunin growled at his comment.

He jumped back to the ground then to another roof and the two ninjas followed, suddenly Naruto took off a camouflage cloak revealing him tricking the chunins and losing them in the process. He grinned in victory he was truly a master of stealth in his own way.

"Suckers they will never catch me"

"Oh yeah Naruto!" a familiar voice said.

The blond gulped as he recognized the voice of the academy teacher Iruka who he has had his evil big head jutsu on with a not so happy look on his face, he gulped again trying to give him a smile" oh hey Iruka sensei"

Instead the Iruka just ignore him and tied him with rope and drag him through the streets of the village, Naruto groaned knowing where he was taking him to the academy where he was going to get yelled at and where he was going to be punish with detention.

(Time skip: academy)

Naruto was tied up in front of the students of the class some of them were sighing at the sight of their friend, Shikamaru Sakura Kiba were one of those people. The others were Seiryu and Ryo who weren't surprised their friend has done another prank after such a long time, the two teens have change in the last six years. Seiryu was now tall reaching 6'1 making him the tallest boy in the class the fourteen year old was wearing a green vest with a brown shirt grey cargo pants and blue sandals, he has also grown quite attractive getting the attention of the girls in the classroom namely a certain Hyuga heiress. Next to him Hinata was always stealing glances at him while blushing admiring his handsome features his spiky black hair and his emerald eyes he was the definition of hot, she smiled both of them have become such close friends but she wanted to be more than just his friend.

She sighed mentally she has developed the biggest crush on Seiryu and yet she couldn't even bring herself to tell him without blushing or fainting not to mention asking him out on a date, Seiryu gazed at her with one of his usual kind smiles and she turned away hiding her blushing face. Seiryu has enjoyed being with the Hyuga heiress a lot she has become a close friend of his, he knew she was shy and very insecure to express her feelings however he was unaware of her feelings of affection for him so he just guessed that it was all part of her timid nature.

Ryo was another boy who has become quite attractive too his height has reached 5'9 he was wearing a grey shirt with dark blue long pants, blue sandals he also had a pair of green goggles strap on his forehead. Like Seiryu he has gotten the attention of the girls in the classroom, most of them were part of the Sasuke fan club however they were still loyal to their Uchiha and decided to ignore him. But there was one girl who has notice Ryo's features quite well, Yamanaka Ino who was sitting next to him has tried so hard to not gaze at him but it was futile. She admitted to herself that he was more attracted than Sasuke but she still had her pride and didn't said a word to the teen, Ryo looked at her giving the girl one of his usual goofy smiles and she turned her head back to Iruka. Ryo didn't know what was wrong with her sure there were times she will just ignore him but not so frequently, he smirked maybe his charming personality attracted her to him he was somehow right about that.

Iruka sighed seeing Naruto tied up on the ground, he was happy that he was a smart hard working student but he was still playing pranks and even when he already had a home and a family. Now with his last prank he has really done it, he has gone out of line painting the Hokage monument which it was considered an act of vandalism. He could imagine Sarutobi's face when he heard the news he hoped he didn't get a heart attack when he finds out that the great monument that symbolizes the past leaders of Konoha have been painted from head to toe, he gazed seriously at the blond prankster.

"Naruto how could you do such at thing to the Hokage monument you know you're in big trouble for this, however I will go easy on you if you apologize to me and the whole class"

The blond turned his head away obviously he wasn't going to apologize, Iruka's left eye twitch in annoyance" well are you going to apologize I'm waiting"

Sakura sighed (I knew this was going to happen now I feel worst than before)

(When sensei finds out Naruto is going to be in so much trouble) Seiryu thought.

Naruto still hasn't said word while Iruka growled at his students rude behavior" Naruto I'm giving you a chance to apologize so we know that you're sorry now come on don't be so stubborn and say it already"

"No I won't apologize because it was too funny what I did" Naruto said with a smirk.

Iruka groaned in frustration he finally couldn't take it anymore" FINE! Because Naruto doesn't want to apologize your all going to practice again the transformation jutsu before taking the genin test"

Everyone groaned in disappointment expecting to take the genin test already, some were not happy with Naruto's prank and not apologizing for pulling something so childish and silly.

"Thanks a lot Naruto" Kiba said sarcastic of course he wasn't happy, his new pet dog Akamaru barked in agreement" yeah I know boy"

"Whatever" replied the blond as Iruka untied him from the ropes

" Now take your seat Naruto so we can begin with the exercise"

Ino sighed" that Naruto why does he has to do those dumb pranks and I actually thought that he has finally given up his prankster days"

"Old habits die hard I guess" Ryo said while Sakura giggle at his comment.

"We already did the transformation jutsu exercise so why do we have to do it again" the Yamanaka whine with a sigh.

"It's all right Ino-chan we'll do it again and pass it don't get down I know you'll do fine" he gave her a confident smile while Ino nodded feeling embarrassed by the compliment.

Iruka to a paper clipboard" everyone I want all of you to form a straight line in front of me so we can begin the exercise, when I call your name I want you to transform into me"

The students got up from their seats heading to the front, they formed a straight line while Iruka was holding the paper clipboard with the list of the students" all let's start with Haruno Sakura"

Sakura nodded while Naruto smiled at her" Haruno Sakura here transform!"

POOF!!!

When the smoke cleared Sakura has transformed into a perfect copy of Iruka.

Iruka made a checkmark on the paper" very good Sakura next"

Sakura change back while going to next to Naruto" you were awesome Sakura-chan"

"Thanks Naruto-kun" she said with a blush on her cheeks.

For the next fifteen minutes Iruka called everyone on the list, they have all done a great job in the transformation exercise. Everyone from Shikamaru, Chouji, Ino, Kiba, Hinata, Shino, Seiryu, Ryo, Aeshi succeeded in the exercise, when Iruka called Sasuke's name as usual the fan girls started cheering wildly while the boys sweat dropped at their actions. Ryo groaned seeing Ino going to her fan girl mode, he couldn't stand her when she acted like this so what if Sasuke was very good everyone else was good like him including himself. After the Uchiha succeeded in the exercise he went back to his spot while the fan girls cheered at him again, Ino blush a little cheering the Uchiha on while Ryo who was next to her sighed at her annoying behavior maybe it was the jealousy he was feeling that didn't like when she acted like this.

"Next is Uzumaki Naruto" Iruka finished with a frown.

"Good luck Naruto-kun" Sakura said with a smile.

"Thanks Sakura-chan"

"This is so troublesome Naruto" Shikamaru grumble with a yawn.

"We always have to pay for your mistakes" Ino said with a hard look.

Naruto frowned" like I care"

"All right Naruto whenever you're ready" Iruka said.

Naruto made a hand seal" TRANSFORM!"

POOF!!!

When the smoke cleared Naruto has transformed into Iruka perfectly, although Iruka was upset with him he couldn't help but smile at his job well done he put a check mark on his name" good job Naruto"

The blond change back while grinning" Iruka sensei I have another transformation"

Iruka was confuse at his comment when Naruto transformed again only this time he was a gorgeous blond woman with pig tails and a nice voluptuous chest, Iruka obvious reaction was to fall on his ass with a nose bleed like a fountain. Everyone was laughing seeing their teacher falling on a comical style while Naruto change back with his fox grin.

"Got you sensei that's my sexy jutsu do you like it?"

Iruka got back up with paper covering his noses trills from the blood and he was angry using his evil big head jutsu" CUT THE STUPID TRICKS THIS IS YOUR FINAL WARNING!!!"

"Iruka sensei it was just a joke don't take it so seriously" Naruto said with his grin.

Sakura was trying to hold her laughter from the sight (that was so funny)

"That was freaking hilarious any man will fall for the jutsu"

Iruka muttered something while he got back at reading the list of students, after a couple of minutes he was done with all of the students finishing the transformation jutsu exercise.

"All right everyone now it's time to begin the genin test, the test will consist of four parts however the test will be held individually meaning that it won't be held here but in the other classroom next door and I will be calling you one by one to go to the next room, Mizuki and myself will be evaluating your performance any questions?"

Nobody said and Iruka got to his paper" first is Aburame Shino"

The silent Shino wearing his glasses and his neck shirt covering his mouth got up from his seat leaving the seats.

"Good luck Shino" Naruto said happily and he received a nod from the Aburame.

Shino followed Iruka out of the classroom, ten minutes later Shino came back wearing a leaf headband on his forehead Naruto congratulate him along with Sakura and the rest of the group.

"Next is Inuzuka Kiba"

"Yahooo! All right Akamaru is finally it's our turn let's show Iruka sensei that we are genin material" he receive a bark in agreement from the small dog.

Kiba left the classroom with Iruka and returned later wearing a lead headband on his forehead he was congratulated by every one of his friends. Iruka continued calling names to take the test, one by one they left the classroom and came back wearing a Konoha headband making them official genin of Konoha. The minutes passed and almost everyone had leaf headbands, Shikamaru, Chouji, Hinata, Ino, Sakura, Seiryu, Ryo, Akeshi they had all pass the genin test and they were wearing their leaf headbands. Ino decided to wear her headband on her waist like a belt going well with her purple dress, Ryo said that it look good on her and she just rolled her eyes knowing that he will always complement her even if her face was covered in pimples. Hinata was wearing her headband on her neck like a collar the same with Akeshi, they knew that the neck and collar bone if they got hit the wound will be fatal so they chose to protect that part with their headbands instead of protecting their foreheads.

Naruto was so happy looking at his best friend Sakura wearing her leaf headband on the top of her head, he felt very proud of her of course he knew she was going to pass the test she's very smart and she knew a lot about ninja knowledge she was perfect in his eyes. He also thought that she was unique in planning pranks he smirked at the last part now he was getting very anxious and he wanted to take the test already.

Seiryu was happy for Hinata he knew she was strong and she could pass the test, she may look quiet and shy but deep inside he could see that she had a great potential to become a very strong kunoichi. Hinata looked at him and he smiled at her she blushed while turning her head away, he sweat dropped thinking that sometimes she acted a little weird. He knew that she shy and a little insecure all she needs is a little push to boost her confidence, that way she will feel better of herself.

The door to the classroom slid open and came Sasuke wearing a leaf headband on his forehead, the fan girls started cheering for him while he ignore them as usual. He went to his seat next to Akeshi and the fan girls started glaring at her with jealousy because she was seated next to their precious Uchiha, as always she ignore their killing glares and decided to make them angry by talking to Sasuke.

"So you became a genin Uchiha boy eh?" she smirked at the fan girls who were still glaring at her.

"Hn" Sasuke's reply before looking at her seeing her leaf headband on her neck" you're a genin too"

"Hn" Akeshi childishly imitated his usual quote.

Sasuke raised an eyebrow and got back to looking front where Iruka was ready to call the next student.

"Next is Uzumaki Naruto"

Naruto got up from his seat with a high cheer" yeah finally it's my turn believe it"

"Good luck Naruto-kun" Sakura said with a smile.

"Yeah try not to fail the test" Ino said with smirk.

Sakura gave her a glare while the Yamanaka kept her distance from her best friend knowing that she said a rude comment.

"Ino-chan that was not nice Naruto will do fine in the test good luck buddy" Ryo said smiling.

The blond nodded and followed Iruka out of the classroom they enter the next classroom next door Naruto saw a table with a lot of leaf headbands. There was also a desk with Mizuki seated in one of the chairs holding a paper with clipboard Iruka joined the chunin sitting next to him, they were ready to evaluate Naruto as part of the test.

"All right Naruto first I want you to perform a substitution jutsu"

Naruto nodded and made hand seal vanishing in a cloud of smoke being replace by wooden log, he repapered next to his position.

"Good now I want you to use a transformation jutsu either you can transform into me just like in the last exercise or Mizuki"

Naruto made a hand seal" transform!"

POOF!!!

Naruto decided to transform into Mizuki, both chunins nodded and wrote something on their paper. Iruka got up from the table walking towards him" good Naruto now I want you to last against me in a taijutsu match for five minutes"

The blond nodded and got into a fighting stance, Iruka charged at him and launch a kick which Naruto block countering with a punch of his own and Iruka block it. Iruka launched quick punches and Naruto was able to dodge them quickly, he blocked another kick from the chunin and he launch a punch at him but he blocked it. They continued until the five minutes were up, Iruka smiled seeing how Naruto has grown since the first time he met him.

"Well done Naruto you pass this part of the test" he got seated back with Mizuki writing something in his paper" now Naruto if you perform this next part correctly you will pass the genin test"

Naruto nodded with a powerful hint of determination in his eyes, he was just one test away from becoming genin and he was going to do it right no matter what. He needed to become a genin in order to be one step away from fulfilling his dream, now he waits as Iruka was going to tell him the last part of the test.

"Naruto I want you to perform a clone jutsu"

Naruto gasped his eyes grew into the size of saucers he was shocked (no why, why does it have to be the clone jutsu?) of all the things he was expecting this was the last thing he was expecting.

He has learned the basics and a couple of wind elemental ninjutsu but the only jutsu he could not master is the clone jutsu, even with Genjuro helping him on his training he still couldn't master the jutsu. He wasn't going to give up he needed to concentrate to make this work, he has come a long way and he wasn't going to fail after working so hard. He made a hand seal gathering his chakra the two chunins were looking at him waiting for the clone jutsu, Naruto was now surrounded by a large amount of chakra.

(Come on concentrate I must focus my chakra I can do this) he made the hand gathering the necessary chakra to do the jutsu" clone jutsu!"

POOF!!!

Between Naruto a cloud of smoke was formed and it revealed three Naruto clones, however they were completely different from the original. They were pale like a ghost and they look like they were dying, Naruto gasped he couldn't believe that he couldn't do it after concentrating so much he still couldn't do the jutsu. His gaze fell on the two chunins who has watched his performance and they were not happy, Mizuki sighed while Iruka look like he was disappointed.

Iruka sighed" I'm sorry Naruto but you fail"

Naruto felt his heart shatter at those two words he could feel his dream slipping away, he has fail the test and now he will have to wait another year to take it again. He try to control the tears from falling he just didn't failed himself but he failed on his teacher and his friends, he really wanted to leave and run away from everything he felt like disappearing from existence.

"Come on Iruka can you give him a break?"

Naruto gaze at Mizuki who was smiling at him, he was taken a bit by this usually Mizuki has always glare at him looking at him with the same eyes the villagers. He thought that the chunin hated him just like the rest of the village but why was he smiling at him, maybe he no longer any hatred towards him maybe he has accepted him as an equal.

"What do you mean Mizuki?" asked Iruka.

"I mean that you should give him some credit for trying, besides he's a smart student and very talented so lighten up and let him pass the test"

Naruto was gazing at Iruka with hope reflected in his cerulean eyes, he was expecting that his teacher will say yes since he's very nice with him and they have become good friends.

"I can't do that Mizuki in order to pass the genin test he must pass all of the parts and he didn't performed the clone jutsu well, look at them these clones are pitiful my decision remains the same he fails the test"

Naruto growled he was expecting that Iruka was going to agree with Mizuki but apparently that didn't happen, he thought about it and maybe Iruka hated him like the villagers. Maybe this was pay back from him for all of the pranks he caused on him, he couldn't stay anymore he left the classroom walking back to the other classroom where the rest of the students were. He slid the door open entering the classroom, everyone looked at him expecting that another student passed the genin test but that's not what happened. Sakura gasped as she saw that Naruto was not wearing a Konoha headband, she thought the worst has happened and she was right he didn't pass the test. She felt so sorry for him that her heart was in pain, how could he have failed he was smart and talented even if there were times when she helped him do homework and study for written tests but he was still a good and dedicated student.

Sakura was not the only one who felt sorry for the blond but Seiryu, Ryo and Akeshi also felt sorry for him. They knew that Naruto was not good doing the clone jutsu, they believed he could somehow successfully performed it but looks like they were wrong. Naruto got back to his seat Sakura hasn't taken her eyes off him still feeling sorry for him she tried to say some conforming words to him but none came to her mind, she even thought that words weren't going to help him he just failed the chance to be a genin meaning that he will have to try again next year. Ino was going to say something to Naruto but Ryo stopped her, she gazed at him and he gave her a serious look which was very weird coming from the goofy teen she knew that it was for the best if she didn't said nothing at all. Others were also feeling sorry for him from Shikamaru, Chouji, Kiba, Hinata, Shino, the rest didn't care if Naruto failed the genin test one of those people was Sasuke.

Naruto leaned his head on the long wooden desk and bury his head in his hands, he has never felt so terrible in his entire life it was going to another year in the academy to try again and take the genin test. He hold the urge to cry and continued to forget the terrible moment, but he knew he wasn't going to forget this as long as he lives whether he like it or not he failed and he considered himself not a worthy ninja but a failure.

(Time skip: two days later in front of the academy)

It was graduation day at the academy and every parent was present to attend the ceremony, they were all happy that their sons and daughters were finally ninjas of Konoha. From here on their lives have change taken a new road where they will be risking their lives for their village, some parents were congratulating their kids while others were even showing their joy with tears in their eyes. Shikamaru's father was present happy to see his son finally a genin, the lazy Nara just sighed saying troublesome because now that he was a genin he wasn't going to have enough time to do his usual cloud watching. Chouji's dad Chouza congratulated him by giving him a new bag of potato chips with bbq flavor it was the best graduation gift he could ever received. Yamanaka Inoichi and his wife Miyori were present to attend the wonderful day their daughter finally becoming a full blood kunoichi, Inuzuka Hana and Inuzuka Tsume were also present that their son and brother Kiba has become a genin taking a step into making the clan proud.

Aburame Shibi was also there even if his mouth was being covered by his cloak he was happy that his son has graduated, becoming a genin was enough to make him happy. Hinata was so happy with her big achievement she couldn't believe that her father Hiashi and sister Hanabi have attended her graduation her father has always thought she was weak that she wasn't worth being trained until today that she has become a genin. Although her sister was jealous for graduating she was still proud of her, maybe she wasn't as weak as her father believes. Mrs. Haruno was also there giving a big hug to her daughter Sakura becoming a kunoichi of the leaf village, however the pink haired genin's attention was in someone else. Seiryu, Ryo and Akeshi approached Sakura whose jade eyes were only cast on Naruto who was seated on the swing of the tree in front of the academy. She felt like crying watching her best friend with his head hang down like he has lost something precious in his life, she wanted to run at him and give him a big hug but her shy side was getting the best of her and she was afraid that he was going to turn her down.

Sasuke didn't even show up for the graduation simply because he had no parents no one was going to congratulate him without including the annoying fan girls who will be cheering and fight over him of who will go on a date with him. Akeshi understood him there was no need for him to be here if he didn't have any parents to be there for him in his big achievement, the only reason herself Seiryu and Ryo were alone is because Genjuro has left on a mission and he won't return for a couple of days.

"I can't believe Naruto fail" Seiryu said gazing at his friend.

"Yeah poor Naruto now he has take the genin test again next year, dear Kami another year in the academy that really sucks" Ryo said.

"We know that already Ryo so keep your mouth shut" Akeshi said with a scowl obviously she was annoyed that Naruto failed the test.

Sakura couldn't take it anymore she was about to go cheer her friend until her mother stopped her in her tracks" mom why are you…."

Mrs. Haruno shook her head" sweetie I think it will be best if you give Naruto some time on his own to think, sometimes alone time for yourself can help you feel better"

Sakura nodded understanding her mother's point of view, she was happy that she no longer had any anger towards her blond friend.

"Maybe there's something we can do for him" Seiryu said.

"Some cookies and cream always makes me happy" Ryo said cheery.

"Or in Naruto's case a big bowl of ramen but I think Sakura's mom is right, let's give Naruto some time alone" Akeshi said with a sigh although she was thinking to cheer him up later.

Suddenly they heard two women talking, they were a couple of feet away from them but they could hear their conversation quite well.

"There you see him?" the woman said obviously she was talking about Naruto.

"Yes it's that boy I heard he was the only one who didn't graduated"

"Well serves him right" the other woman said in a disgusted tone.

"Can you imagine what would happen if he becomes a ninja I mean he's the…."

"Shhh were not allowed to talk about it"

Akeshi and Ryo were angry hearing that how dare they think so low of Naruto, sure he was a loudmouth and a prankster but he was talented and he has a lot of potential to become a ninja, Sakura was feeling so angry she felt like going to the two women and punched them as hard as she could. It was always the same for as long as she remembers Naruto has always being mistreated and hated for reasons she didn't know or understood, why would they hate someone like him she has known him since she was six and he was a kind and sweet boy. So why the villagers would will hate him so much, maybe she will never know but deep inside she wanted to know the truth. Seiryu on the other hand was more upset than the rest, he understood Naruto more than anyone after all like him he's also a demon container. Genjuro has told him the truth about Naruto except for Ryo and Akeshi, he hasn't told them a thing to them about Naruto or himself he was afraid they will hate him for carrying a demon that caused the destruction a lot of people from mist.

However he hasn't told Naruto that he was a jinchurikki too, maybe it was time that he told him the truth he has known that the life of a demon container was too hard almost everyone will hate you and fear you it was a life that no one wanted to have.

Naruto was watching the happy newly graduate genin together with their parents he couldn't feel more miserable everyone has become a genin except for him, he needed to leave this place it will only remind him of his failure. Before he got up from the swing he saw Mizuki next to him, the chunin was smiling at him he still hasn't got used to seeing him smiling at him instead of glaring at him.

"Mizuki sensei why are you here?"

"I just came to check on you Naruto how about we go somewhere else to talk"

He nodded and they left the academy not realizing that they were being watched, at the entrance to the academy Sarutobi and Iruka have just watched the whole thing. However for some reason the Sandaime Hokage looked a bit distrustful at what just happened.

"I will like to have a word with you Iruka"

"Yes Hokage-sama"

(Time skip)

Mizuki and Naruto were sitting on a roof of a building they came to the place to get some fresh air away from the academy, Naruto was feeling strange to have someone who used to glared at him with so much anger and now that person has become a friend to him it was a strange feeling indeed. Mizuki gazed at the blond he could still see that he was hurt and disappointed about failing the genin test, he had a way to cheer him up and take advantage of the situation of his failure.

"Are you upset with Iruka?" asked the chunin.

"I don't know" he replied softly.

"Don't be Naruto Iruka may be strict with you but he does it because he cares for you that's how he is, if you failed the test it's because he wants you to work harder so you can take the test again next year"

"But I don't want to take the test again I want to pass, I want to be a genin already I know I have what it takes to be a ninja I have trained so hard to get where I am now but I can't do anything if I don't pass the test"

"Patience is a virtue that's what they say"

"I don't have patience to wait another year to take the test again I want to be a genin now, if there was a way to pass the test I will do anything"

"Anything?" Mizuki said with a grin" you would do anything to pass the test right now is that it?"

"Yeah I will but it's too late now there's nothing I can do" the blond said with a sigh.

"Not quite" the chunin replied while Naruto looked at him in shock" there is a way for you to pass the test right now"

"No way, you mean there's a way for me to become a genin right now how tell me Mizuki sensei I must know"

"I don't know I shouldn't have said that forget I said such thing Naruto" he turned to leave.

"Please Mizuki sensei tell me I will do anything" Naruto said with determination in his tone.

Mizuki grinned evilly in his mind (perfect I have the demon brat right where I want him this is too easy) he smiled at him" all right I guess I will tell you this is what you have to do Naruto"

(Time skip: Hokage tower roof)

Sarutobi sweat dropped at the painted Hokage monument the only thing it could represent was that the past leaders of Konoha were a joke, he sighed thinking it was going to take a while to get rid of the painting. Iruka was next to him sweat dropping too he sighed he was going to make sure that Naruto pays for this disrespectful act.

"I heard that Naruto failed the genin test is it true Iruka?"

"Yes Hokage-sama its true Naruto was doing great so far, he passed the first three parts of the test but he failed to do the clone jutsu"

Sarutobi kept looking at the face of the painted Yondaime Hokage" I see, tell me Iruka do you hold any hatred towards Naruto?"

The chunin gasped" no Hokage-sama of course not I don't hate him, I have realized a long time ago that Naruto is just an innocent child who wants to gained a living by becoming a ninja I won't judge him for what he carries"

The elder Hokage smiled" I'm glad never judged a book by its cover that's what they say, even if I asked you about holding hatred towards him I already knew that you cared deeply for him like a father to his child it must've been hard for you to failed him from the test"

Iruka's eyes softened remembering the look on Naruto's face when he failed the test" yes I am I have regretted in failing him maybe I should've listened to Mizuki and give him a break, Naruto is a talented student even when he did all of those pranks he was still a great student who has a lot of potential in becoming a great ninja"

"He will be fine Naruto won't give up, he will be determined more than anything and continued training to pass the test next year"

"I know but still….I wish there was something I can do for him"

"As long as you care for him you are doing plenty for him remember that the Yondaime wanted Naruto to have a peaceful life to be treated as a hero for the burden he carries"

Iruka nodded while Sarutobi gaze next to him seeing someone standing at the entrance of the stairs" it seems we have some company"

Iruka looked to see Sakura standing like she was waiting for something" Sakura what's wrong?"

"Um….Iruka sensei Hokage-sama I'm sorry for interrupting you, don't worry I can wait"

"That will be all right child I just finished talking to him I'll be on my way now" he left going the stairs.

"Sakura what do you want?" asked the chunin.

"Iruka sensei please I want you to failed me from the genin test"

Iruka thought he heard wrong" w…what?"

"I want you to failed me from the test I really want to fail"

"What are you talking about Sakura you passed the test with flying colors I can't do such thing, it will go against my morals as a teacher to make you failed why are you asking for such thing?"

The pink haired genin stood quiet for a while her jade eyes softened at the memory of her best friend and prankster partner, the look of heartbreak when he failed the test was still on her mind. Iruka finally realized the truth why she wants to go through such lengths to failed the test when she pass it, he smiled while gazing at the pink haired teen.

"Sakura this isn't about you is it?" he asked with a smile" it's about Naruto you want me to fail you from the test so you could take it again next year with him is that it?"

She blushed slightly while nodding" I know about the three man team when a student becomes a genin and I want to be in the same team with Naruto-kun, I just want to be together with him he is one of my closest and most precious friends I don't know what would I do if he's not by my side"

Iruka sighed but he was still smiling" Sakura I know how much you care for Naruto and what you just did is something very honorable, however I can't fulfill your request you pass the test"

"But Iruka sensei…." She insisted in convincing him she really wanted to have Naruto in the same genin team.

"I'm sorry Sakura but my answer is no please don't argue with me I already feel terrible that I have to failed Naruto, making you fail the test when you already passed will make me feel even worse"

Sakura sighed knowing that she won't be able to convince the chunin to change his mind, Iruka saw Sarutobi heading their way" what's wrong Hokage-sama?"

The elder Hokage gave him a stern look" Iruka gather the jounin and chunin we have a situation in our hands"

"What's going on?" asked Iruka.

"It's Naruto he has stolen the forbidden scroll of sealing from the archives"

"What!" said the shocked Iruka" why would he…."

"We don't have time go and gather the others I have already ssend ome jounins to help you in the search"

He nodded following the elder Hokage leaving a complete shocked Sakura behind, she couldn't believe it did she heard right maybe she was having a nightmare or maybe he was doing a prank a very stupid prank that can cause him his life. She was really worry for the blond what was he thinking taking something so important like the forbidden scroll, now he was going to hunted thinking he has turned traitor and probably executed on the spot. Tears started forming on the corners of her eyes, she started running going down the stairs and leaving the building.

(No Naruto-kun what were you thinking this better be one of your pranks I swear if something happens to you I……) she dried some of her tears and started running the streets of the village (I have to find him before the jounins does)

(Time skip nightfall)

Mizuki was jumping from the roofs of the building wearing a couple of giant shurikens on his back, he had an evil grin on his face everything was going according to his plan. Sarutobi has ordered chunins and jounins to bring back Naruto and retrieve the forbidden scroll however he wanted Naruto to be brought back unharmed too bad that's not what he had in mind, he was going to enjoy this a lot. How he has wanted to killed the container of the Kyuubi for a long time, now this was his chance and he wasn't going to let it go to waste it all depends that he finds him before the others do.

(This is perfect now that Naruto has taken the scroll all I have to do is take it from him and make my escape from this village but not before taking Naruto out of the picture I'll be doing the village a big favor, the best of all I will kill two birds with one stone I get the scroll and Naruto will die)

(Somewhere in the village)

Seiryu, Ryo and Akeshi have been searching for Naruto for hours, they wanted to surprise him by inviting him to have a nice bowl of ramen at Ichiraku's but so far they haven't found the blond. They knew he was depressed because he failed the genin test, even if he needed some time to be alone they were worry about him because he was like family to them. After a couple of minutes of running they finally stopped in front of a restaurant, thinking that Naruto could be there however the place looked too expensive and they knew the blond couldn't afford the food.

"Where could he be?" asked Akeshi who was not happy that they haven't found their friend.

"Usually he'll be at Ichiraku's but we know he's not there" Ryo said.

"We've been searching for him for hours it's not like him to disappear just like that" Seiryu said.

"It can't be help he was very down that he failed the test I can't blame him after all the hard work he's been through with sensei and everything" Akeshi said.

"You're right I know he must be heartbroken but being all alone for a while it's not going to help him get better" Seiryu said.

"Hey how about if we check the training fields" Ryo suggested.

"That's not a bad idea Ryo he could be training in one of the fields" Seiryu said.

"Only problem is that there are lots of training fields in Konoha its going to take us a while to check all of them" Akeshi said.

"We have no choice but to check all of them I'm really worry about Naruto" Seiryu said.

"I guess we'll have to split up then" Ryo said.

Akeshi nodded and she saw Sakura running to them, she notice that the pink haired girl had tears in her eyes meaning that something bad must've happened" Sakura what's wrong?"

Seiryu and Ryo saw her and they were surprise to see her almost sobbing they became worry for her.

"Yeah what's wrong Sakura why are you crying?" asked Seiryu.

Sakura sobbed" guys I'm so glad that I found you I don't know what to do I'm so afraid for Naruto-kun"

The three gasped hearing that they suspected that the worst has happened, they didn't even thought what could've happened to Naruto to make Sakura cry.

"What happened to Naruto Sakura did you found him?" asked Akeshi.

"No I haven't I've been searching for him for a while and I can't find him but you guys won't believe this, the jounins and chunins are searching for him because………he stole the forbidden scroll of sealing"

Their eyes widened in shock.

"You're kidding Sakura right there's no way Naruto would steal something as valuable as that" Ryo said.

"This has to be one sick prank of his I swear he better have a good explanation" Akeshi said upset.

"The forbidden scroll of sealing contains powerful jutsus sealed off by the Shodaime Hokage which they are considere to be forbidden according to what we learned at the academy, the scroll is supposed to be at the Konoha archive building how in the world did Naruto stole the scroll from the building that place has ANBU guarding the whole place"

"I don't know but we have to find him before the other ninjas does who knows what would happened if they find him"

"Stealing something as powerful as the forbidden scroll of sealing is an act of treason and the punishment for treachery is…….." Akeshi didn't finished she didn't want to finish her sentence.

Seiryu and Ryo were in the same boat as their female friend while Sakura was still shedding tears for Naruto, she would never forgive herself if something happens to him.

"Come on we have to find him" Sakura said not even wanting to think the possibility that Naruto could get executed for his act.

(Konoha forest)

Naruto was panting on the grassy ground gazing at the forbidden scroll of sealing which he stole from the Konoha archives building, he manage to steal it rather easy taking a secret passage that will lead him inside of the building that not even the ANBU itself knew. He has been trying so hard trying to learn the jutsu he chose to learn from the scroll, when he started reading the scroll he was amazed at how many powerful and complicated jutsu were. There was no way he could master any of them that is until he saw the perfect one, the jutsu that was less complicated to learn so he got started to learn it. After a couple of hours of training he has finally did it he was successful to learn the jutsu. He couldn't wait to show Iruka how he has learned the jutsu, once he will see it he'll be very proud of him and will make him pass the genin test. Suddenly he heard rustling from a nearby tree and he saw Iruka landing next to him, he had an upset look on his face but he only gave him his fox grin.

"I finally found you Naruto" Iruka said in a scolding tone his gaze fell on the open scroll that he has stolen (so he has opened it already who knows how many jutsus he has read he is in so much trouble)

"Oh you finally got me Iruka sensei I spend a while working on one of the jutsus from the scroll and I have finally mastered it"

Iruka saw how he was panting (he's been training here the entire time and he actually learn a jutsu from the scroll of sealing is that even possible?)

Naruto smiled at him" all right Iruka sensei now that I learned a jutsu from the scroll I can pass the test"

Iruka eyes widened" wait a minute Naruto who told you that?"

"Mizuki sensei did he told me if I learn one jutsu from the scroll I will officially pass the genin test"

Iruka gasped (what Mizuki but why would he….)

He didn't finished his thinking because he was a giant shuriken was thrown at him he reacted quickly to dodge it while Naruto gasped in shock, Iruka saw Mizuki standing on top of a tree branch holding another giant shuriken in his hand. Mizuki threw a barrage of kunais hitting Iruka on his right shoulder, he clutched on his wound while gazing at the chunin.

"Nice job in finding him Iruka" MIzuki said with a grin.

"I see so that's what's going on" Iruka said finally understanding what Mizuki has planned.

Mizuki looked at the shocked Naruto" Naruto give me the scroll"

"Hey…what's going on why……." He said confused not understanding why Mizuki would attack Iruka.

"Naruto don't give him the scroll even if you die, that scroll has forbidden ninjutsu sealed within it Mizuki used you in order to get his hands on it"

"There's no point for you to keep the scroll Naruto, you see you're not ninja material nothing but a monster you will never be accepted by the people of this village" Mizuki said.

Naruto growled" that's not true I have been accepted by my friends and my new family, as long as I have them I can do just anything that's why I will become Hokage someday so the villagers can respect me and I will protect them all"

Mizuki started laughing evilly" you truly are hopeless Naruto, you think you will become Hokage you think the village will accept you never, I guess it's time that I tell you the truth Naruto"

"What are you talking about what truth?"

Iruka gasped in shock realizing what Mizuki was going to say" no Mizuki DON'T!!!"

"The truth is about the attack twelve years ago by the demon fox, they have told you that the Yondaime killed the beast well that's a lie"

"A lie what do you mean?"asked Naruto.

"Mizuki NO! it's against the law you can't"

Mizuki grinned evilly he was truly going to enjoy this" Naruto the truth is that the Yondiame sealed the Kyuubi within you, that's right you are the demon fox"

Naruto's cerulean eyes widened in pure shock and horror he stood still letting the information that he just heard, Mizuki was grinning seeing his reaction he wanted to savor this moment until the end" that's right Naruto you are the demon fox responsible for killing Iruka's parents"

"STOP IT MIZUKI!!"

"You were sealed by the same Hokage that you admire so much you have been lied to by everyone, didn't you find it weird how everyone in the village hated you" he started spinning another giant shuriken he has taken from his back" Iruka is the same he actually hates you"

Naruto growled in anger causing a powerful wave of chakra to emerge from his body, he was too hurt by the shocking revelation that he didn't know what to believe anymore" NO NO DAMN IT DAMN IT!!!"

Iruka was in deep thought thinking of how his life was when his parents died, he remembered how lonely he was the lengths that he went to get attention from the villagers just so he could be acknowledge by them. The pain of not having anyone accept you, no mother and father to congratulate you or give you caring and affection the only thing he felt was the pain of loneliness.

Mizuki was ready to throw the shuriken while he continues to hurt Naruto with his cold cruel words" nobody will accept you never right now I'm going to do the village a favor to finally get rid of you because the truth is they don't care about you, they hate you and they all want you dead now DIE DEMON!!! "

Mizuki threw the giant shuriken ready to hit Naruto who was still shocked at the revelation he couldn't move the only thing he could think of is that maybe dying won't be such a bad idea, then the unthinkable happened that he gasped at the sight in front of him. Iruka has gotten in the way and has taken the shuriken hitting his back protecting Naruto and saving his life, Mizuki was shocked along with the blond.

"W….why?" asked the shocked Naruto.

Iruka groaned in pain feeling the injury in his back and on his right shoulder, tears started falling from his eyes" my….parents after they died there was nobody to compliment me no one would acknowledge me, I was so sad then I started acting like an idiot to get everyone's attention it was a lot better being an idiot than being nothing it was so painful. So yes Naruto you must've been in a lot of pain too, so you see I understand your pain I'm sorry if I had done a better job you wouldn't have to feel like this"

Naruto didn't thought about it he took the scroll and left the forest running.

"Wait Naruto!"

Mizuki jumped from the branch chuckling" sorry but Naruto is not the type to have a change of heart, he is going to use the scroll to get revenge on the village"

Iruka took the shuriken from his back and threw it back at Mizuki which he dodged it easily" Naruto isn't like that"

"You saw that look in his eyes earlier the look of hatred burning deep within him, the kind of look that wants revenge and spill blood his eyes those were the eyes of a demon"

"Mizuki you don't know Naruto like I do he's not the kind of person to hold a grudge of hatred towards anyone he's not the kind of person you think he is"

"Well it doesn't matter what you think Iruka I'll kill Naruto and get the scroll I'll take care of you later" he left in pursuit of Naruto.

Iruka groaned in pain from his injuries (damn ugh….no way I have to find Naruto before Mizuki)

(Village center)

"We should've killed him" a jounin said.

"I agree this would've never happened if he was taking out when he was born in the first place"

"It wouldn't be long before he finally showed his true colors"

"Enough already we have to get him before he unleashes the demons power"

"He is very dangerous kill him if you find him"

"YEAH!!!"

The group of jounins left while in a corner of a building a group just heard everything they have said, Sakura, Seiryu, Ryo and Akeshi were not happy one bit. Sakura had tears falling from her eyes fearing the worst for her best friend, she suddenly got the image of a dead Naruto the feeling was too horrible she felt lie suffocating from the pain. Seiryu put his hand on her shoulder while Ryo and Aeshi were smiling at her it was an attempt to calm her down.

"Don't worry Sakura Naruto will be fine we only have to find him before they do"

The pink haired teen nodded trying to dry her tears but more fell" I don't understand why, why they hate Naruto-kun the whole village have always glare at him and they have always called him demon or monster why?" (Is it my fault for giving him the ideas to make those pranks is that it?)

Seiryu stood quiet of course he couldn't tell her the horrible truth it will only break her heart not to mention that she might end up hating Naruto, he was a little startle when he saw Ryo and Akeshi staring at him looking at him suspiciously.

"Sakura don't listen to what the villagers say about Naruto they have never like him in the first place, they don't know the real Naruto like we do" Akeshi said.

"Yeah we all know that he's not a demon but a natural born prankster of Konoha" Ryo said with a thumbs up" remember when Naruto put hot sauce on Iruka sensei's coffee man that was freaking hilarious I laughed so hard that I threw my orange juice from my nose"

Sakura giggle remembering the day Iruka was screaming like crazy throwing fire from his mouth like a dragon, he was running through the academy yelling water it was indeed a very funny prank.

"Why of course it was funny I was the one who gave the idea to Naruto-kun" inner Sakura said feeling proud.

"Thanks Ryo I'm feeling a little better but I'm really worry for Naruto-kun"

"Right let's continue searching for him" Seiryu said.

They nodded leaving from the spot running through the streets.

(Hokage tower)

Sarutobi was in his office using his crystal ball to try and search Naruto, he was worry for the blond even if he order the jounins to capture him and bring him back unharmed he had the feeling that wasn't going to happen. He knew that they population of Konoha haven't forgotten about that horrible even twelve years ago, the attack on the village by the Kyuubi the demon fox has destroyed so many landscapes and trees along with a couple of buildings of the village. So many lives were lost that day, ninjas who had families friends were killed at the hands of the demon fox. The villagers have always held hatred towards Naruto since he was the container of the Kyuubi, now with his act of stealing the forbidden scroll of sealing this was the perfect excuse for them to killed him and have their revenge.

He smiled as he finally saw the blond running through the tree branches holding the scroll on his back (I finally found him that Mizuki has told him the truth now Naruto is afraid like never before I fear for the worst the power of the Kyuubi might be release. However the seal that the Yondaime placed on him is very strong the chances of the demon fox been released are very slim, but it might be possible for that happen)

(Konoha forest)

Iruka finally relief as he finally spotted Naruto jumping from the tree branches (found him) he though looking at him" Naruto hurry give me the scroll Mizuki is after it!"

Naruto then charged at him punching his stomach shocking the chunin a lot sending him to the ground, Naruto grinned in triumph.

Iruka looked heartbroken" Naruto….why?" he gasped in realization" how did you know I wasn't Iruka?" Iruka vanished being replace by Mizuki.

Naruto smirked as he vanished in a cloud of smoke shocking Mizuki, Naruto was now replace by Iruka" I'm Iruka"

The real Naruto was watching the whole thing from behind a tree holding the scroll tightly like his life depended on it.

Mizuki chuckle" you'd transformed into the same thing that killed your parents"

"I won't hand over the scroll to someone like you!" Iruka said" Naruto and I are the same"

"If you use the skills in that scroll you can do whatever you want, there's no way that demon fox wouldn't try to use the power unlike what you're assuming"

Iruka chuckle" yeah you're right…"

Naruto growled holding the scroll (damn I knew it even Iruka sensei deep down he doesn't acknowledge me maybe sensei Seiryu, Ryo and Akeshi-chan don't acknowledge after all and Sakura-chan she really doesn't….) he then remembered when they were six the promise they made to each other.

(No matter what happens we will always be together)

A couple of tears fell from his eyes (Sakura-chan)

(Naruto I'm very proud of you I will always will be) Genjuro's words.

(You are our friend Naruto nothing or no one can change that) Seiryu's words.

(We are like a family that will always stick together through good times and bad times) Akeshi's words.

(You are my friend Naruto just don't try to eat my ice cream do you hear me cookies and cream is MINE!) Ryo's words.

(Everyone) he started sobbing before hearing Iruka's voice again.

"The demon fox would do that but Naruto is different, I've acknowledge him as one of my excellent students he's smart and talented and he works hard for his goal and I want to make sure that I help him in fulfilling that dream. He will become Hokage someday he isn't the Kyuubi anymore he is a member of the hidden leaf village he's Uzumak Naruto"

More tears were falling from his eyes hearing Iruka's confession, he has been acknowledged by his teacher and the rest of his friends he felt so happy and needed.

Mizuki was annoyed and he has had it" okay whatever you know what Iruka I was planning on taking care of you after I got rid of Naruto but now I have change my mind now DIE!!!" he spin the giant shuriken charging at the chunin.

(So this is it…) Iruka thought sadly (I'm sorry Naruto)

Suddenly Mizuki was hit on his chin by Naruto's knee sending him to the ground Iruka was shocked not expecting this happen.

Mizuki growled getting up" you shouldn't have done that you demon"

Naruto put the scroll on the ground glaring at him" don't touch Iruka sensei or I WILL KILL YOU!!!"

"Naruto you idiot why did you come out run away get out of here" Iruka said shocked.

"Shut up you demon like someone like you can beat me you don't stand a chance, I will kill you in one shot" Mizuki said in a snarl.

Naruto gave him the most serious look ever he made a cross hand seal" just try it you bastard I will return the pain a thousand times over, in fact I will beat you with the technique I learned from the scroll"

"Yeah right you learned a jutsu from the scroll I will like to see you try demon fox" Mizuki said.

"SHADOW CLONE JUTSU!!!"

POOF!!!

Mizuki's and Iruka's eyes widened in shock at the sight before them, everywhere they look there were Naruto clones all over the place. Iruka couldn't believe what he was seeing he has never seen someone create so many clones before it was inhumanly impossible.

Mizuki started freaking out" wh….what's going on?"

"Hey what's wrong come at me" a Naruto clone said.

"Yeah I thought you were going to kill me with one shot" another clone said.

"Fine if you won't make your move I will make mine"

Mizuki was frozen in fear he has never seen so many clones before, he felt like crapping his pants as he saw the Naruto clone army charging at him" AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"

(Five minutes later)

Mizuki was beat up on the ground and he was unconscious from the beating that Naruto gave him, Iruka was smiling at him impressed with his performance (he really divided into a thousand plus, I can't believe he has done it he couldn't do the clone jutsu but he performed the shadow clone jutsu which is a jounin rank jutsu and it creates actual clones Naruto you truly are the most unpredictable ninja in the village. He may be able to surpassed the previous Hokages)

Naruto scratched the back of his head" oops maybe I went a little too far even if he had it coming"

Iruka smiled" Naruto come over here there's something I want to give you"

(At the Hokage tower)

Sarutobi smiled from looking at his crystal ball seeing that everything is fine, Mizuki was beaten and the scroll was safe everything was going to be fine and eventual things will return to normal. He washappy as he saw Naruto doing the shadow clone jutsu and he felt proud knowing that he was going to become a strong ninja someday, suddenly an ANBU wearing a bull mask appeared.

"Hokage-sama you called?"

"Yes I want you to contact the chunins and jounins and tell them to call off the search for Naruto the scroll is safe and arrest Mizuki under the charge of treason"

"Yes Hokage-sama" he then vanish.

Sarutobi smiled looking from his crystal ball (Naruto this is the beginning on the road of becoming a ninja for you it's not a safe road, but I know you have what it takes to become the greatest of them all)

(Back at the forest)

"Iruka sensei now?" asked Naruto with his eyes close.

"Okay you can open your eyes"

Naruto opened his eyes only to see Iruka without his leaf headband he was smiling at him" congratulations you graduate"

Naruto had tears on his eyes he was wearing Iruka's leaf headband on his forehead.

"Let's celebrate I'll buy you some ramen from Ichiraku's what do you say?"

Naruto started sobbing again and hug Iruka feeling happy for becoming a genin, Iruka smile returning the hug he knew that the he was going to explain to him about the hard part about being a ninja has begun but he will leave that when they are eating ramen.

"NARUTO-KUN!!!"

Naruto broke the hug recognizing the familiar voice of Sakura he saw her running towards him with Seiryu, Ryo and Akeshi following by. He gasped as he saw tears falling from Sakura's eyes what, he wondered what happened to make her cry like that.

Sakura charged at him ready to give him a warm hug but then she launched a punch at him" NARUTO YOU IDIOT!!!"

WHAM!!!

Naruto was send a couple of feet away hitting the ground hard, while Iruka and the three genins were watching the whole thing with a sweat dropped on the back of their heads. Sakura went to him and grabbed by his collar, the blond had a broken a nose and very goofy look on his face she started shaking like a rag doll.

"You idiot thank goodness you're safe do you know how worried I was for you I was so scared I thought you were dead, what the hell were you thinking stealing the forbidden scroll of sealing. How can you think of doing such a prank this was serious what you did was so wrong you will become a traitor and you will be execute on the spot do you want to die is that it, well tell me I want to know TELL ME!!!" she said with more tears falling from her jade eyes.

When she didn't get an answer from the knocked Naruto she pulled him into a tight hug, she felt like never letting him go and continued to cry her eyes out" you idiot don't you ever do something like that again or I will beat you so much you won't be able to stand up let alone walk, do you hear me you big idiot" she didn't care if Naruto didn't answer her because he was still feeling painful blow, she stroke his spiky blond hair while holding him in her arms.

Ryo whistle" wow Sakura sure packs a punch doesn't she?"

"I'll say I think she's the only one who can keep Naruto from doing stupid things" Akeshi said with a smirk.

"Hey what in the world happened to Mizuki sensei?" asked the shock Seiryu seeing the unconscious body of the chunin.

"Mizuki is a traitor he will be put behind bars he used Naruto to steal the scroll of sealing that he was going to take it from him killing him in the process and leave the village with the scroll" Iruka said.

Sakura gasped haring that she gazed at Naruto who has recovered from her punch, she was now feeling guilty for hitting him" Naruto-kun is that true?"

"Yeah Sakura-chan it's true I'm sorry for making you worry" he blushed noticing that he was in her arms, he felt like been in her arms forever.

"Whoa Naruto you're wearing a Konoha headband does that mean what I think it means?" asked the happy Ryo while Seiryu and Akeshi were shocked at the sight.

Naruto gave his fox grin" you bet I'm a genin just like you guys I manage to learned a jutsu from the scroll and it gave the right to graduate from the test isn't that right Iruka sensei?"

"All right congratulations Naruto" Seiryu said.

"Yeah well done" Akeshi said.

"Good job buddy" Ryo said with a goofy grin.

"Naruto-kun I'm sorry for hitting you I feel awful it's just that I was really worried about you" Sakura said.

"It's okay Sakura-chan no hard feelings I forgive you"

"Well Naruto how about we go to Ichiraku's to have a bowl of ramen, after that you can start by cleaning the paint from the Hokage monument" Iruka said.

"What do you mean Iruka sensei?" asked the shocked Naruto.

"Naruto you haven't forgotten about your prank to the Hokage monument, you did it and now you're going to clean it up"

Naruto sighed" yes Iruka sensei"

"Also" the chunin said taking a scroll from his pouch" before I went to search for you Hokage-sama gave me a message from Genjuro-sama from his mission"

"From sensei?" asked the blond getting the attention of the three other students of the jounin.

"Yes Hokage-sama told him of your prank and he was not happy in the least with you"

Naruto turned pale and the others were feeling sorry for him knowing how Genjuro acts when he's angry, he gulped praying that he doesn't return from his mission" Iruka sensei is sensei going to kill me?"

Iruka laughed at his comment" of course not Naruto but he did send two choices to decided your punishment he wants you to decided"

"I decided none of them" the blond replied while Sakura giggle at his comment and the three were grinning in amusement.

"Well too bad for you because you have to chose your punishment you had it coming for doing that prank, I will read the choices the first choice is to run two hundred laps around the village"

"WHAT!!!" shouted Naruto" that's insane forget it I'm not doing that"

Iruka smirked as he continues to read the message scroll" and the second choice is no ramen for a year"

"Okay I will run the two hundred laps" he said quickly while the group wasn't surprise of his decision knowing that ramen was the food he will live for.

"Then let's go to Ichiraku to eat so after you can begin cleaning the Hokage monument and run your laps"

"You guys don't mind if we join you?" asked Seiryu.

"Not at all you're all welcome to come eat ramen with us I will pay consider this your reward for graduating" Iruka said.

"Are you coming too Sakura-chan?" asked Naruto.

The pink haired kunoichi smiled" why not I don't mind"

They left the forest leaving Mizuki unconscious it wasn't long before the ANBU arrived and took him sending him to prison.

Naruto sighed because after enjoying the ramen he had a lot of work at hand, needless to say that tonight it was going to be one busy night for Uzumaki Naruto.

To be continued

Whoa this chapter was longer than the others, anyway I hope you enjoy it please review please take note that I picked a few lines from the dialogue from manga chapter 1 I thought it was going to suite better with the chapter. Farewell until next time.

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