Hidden Genes
Summary: There is a type of jutsu only one shinobi could use,the Shodaime became famous for it being impossible for anyone who doesn't have his DNA, and even then it was rare. Sharingan is an Uchiha doujutsu,so no one can have it unless an eye is given, so why does the Kyuubi vessel have both?Why does he move like the Yondaime?
After the classroom incident with the sponge prank, Kakashi took them to a balcony that overlooked the market of the village. If Kakashi was to be believed, most genin had their first team meeting right here, somewhere in this building. There were various rooms for rental but on this day, only shinobi could rent a room for a meeting. It was like a tradition that both the jonin senseis and the owners of the place wanted to keep up.
Kakashi was leaning against the rail so that he could face his new students that were a few feet away, sitting rather closely to each other yet there was still space. Sakura sat on the far right, looking slightly nervous with Naruto on the far left, excited and happy as ever. Between them sat Sasuke, looking as cool and composed as ever, elbows resting on his bent knees and his chin leaning against his interlocked fingers, black eyes focusing on nothing in particular, although they would stray from Sakura, to Kakashi, to Naruto, back to nothing then Naruto again before turning to listen to his new sensei. Kakashi found it interesting that the blond drew so much of the raven haired boy's attention, especially since what he had heard about them and their constant fights and arguments. Maybe it was even because of that? Will they start to fight in the first hour that he knew them?
Kakashi didn't want to dwell on that so he just prowled on. ''Alright, let's have you introduce yourselves.'' He told the kids, only to get blank looks in return.
''Introduce ourselves? What should we say?'' Sakura asked.
Kakashi was already feeling exasperated. ''What you like,'' he explained as he spread his arms in a shrug like motion that didn't seem finished, as if saying "How should I know?" or something. ''Hate, your dreams and hobbies. Something like that.'' He crossed his arms again and waited for the response.
''Ano sa, Ano sa, why don't you introduce yourself first, sensei?'' Naruto asked. Kakashi wondered if they had somehow arranged it between themselves for each one to ask a question just to annoy him, because, really. Couldn't they just do as they were told?
''Me?'' He asked, pointing a finger at himself. He could see the blond's eyebrow twitch and he wondered since when had the boy he had once looked over become so impatient. But he could still see the bullheadedness of the boy so he knew he should stop being so lazy about every single thing and at least talk with them seriously. ''I'm Hatake Kakashi. I have no intentions of telling you my likes and dislikes.'' All three left eyebrows twitched at this and Kakashi refrained from grinning behind his mask. He was sure they would be able to tell. ''As for my dream ... '' Naruto leaned forward while Sakura cocked her head, obviously curious. Sasuke looked like he couldn't give a damn. ''I have few hobbies.'' He said, looking thoughtful. Just to annoy them.
''So all we found out was his name.'' Sakura complained to her two teammates, Naruto turned towards her, the same annoyed expression on his face. Sasuke was scowling but his hands kind of obscured the downturn of his lips. Naruto just nodded to the girl's observation, wondering if Kakashi had always been like this. He hadn't exactly talked much with his guards when he was a kid. He hadn't seen Kakashi in person since a few days before those drunks had chased him into the woods. He had still occasionally seen Itachi a few times after that, but after they stopped being his guards, Naruto kinds forgot about them. After all, he had new things to occupy his mind. Like the biju living inside of him for as long as he was alive and powers he should never have been able to have. A couple of past guards were a bit stupid and silly to think about, since he was still chased into the forest every other week. ''Now it's your turn. Naruto, you first.''
Naruto grinned his happy go lucky grin and adjusted the hitai-ate Iruka-sensei had given him. ''I'm Uzumaki Naruto. I like cup ramen. But I like the Ichiraku ramen Iruka-sensei bought fro me even more. I hate the three minutes that I have to wait after I put the hot water.'' Kakashi noted Sakura's annoyed and Sasuke's slightly amused expression, as if the other boy had pretty much guessed all of these things. Or simply thought it funny how simple the blond's mind seemed to be. ''My hobby is to eat and compare cup ramens.'' 'Does this kid only talk about ramen?' He wondered. He hoped not.
Suddenly, Naruto's expression changed completely. The grin was still in place but the look in his eyes had changed. There was a fire in there that promised to be hotter than any fire jutsu in existence. ''And my dream is to become greater than the Hokages!'' He raised both hands by his head, a determined look in his eyes. ''I'm going to make all the villagers recognize my existence!'' The blond finished while once again adjusting his forehead protector with both hands now.
Kakashi's eye widened as he recognized that determination and he saw that Sasuke's fingers had tightened around each other. Something that the boy had said had angered the Uchiha and the silver haired man had to wonder what it was. The blond hadn't said anything in any way insulting. Was he annoyed at the impossibleness of the dream? The childish reason behind it? No, it didn't seem he was angry with Naruto at all. But who then? And Sakura just looked exasperated at the boy's boundless energy. His eyes returned on Naruto and the blazing determination in the blue eyes that reminded him strongly of a man he used to respect more than any other. 'I see. He grew up in an interesting way.'
He looked at Sakura after a moment of studying the blond. ''Okay, next.'' Naruto stopped listening as Sakura introduced herself. Really, the girl had said less than Kakashi yet she had made it quite clear that she was almost obsessed with Sasuke. It hurt to hear that she disliked him (and Ino, but the pale blond wasn't here to hear that) but he was used to such treatment. It almost came as second nature these days. So instead of listening to the gigglings of an embarrassed fangirl, Naruto had settled to have a quick chat with Kurama while Sakura got over herself. Luckily, hour long talks with Kurama in his head lasted mere seconds to the outside world. They managed to go over his training for the next week and discuss getting food by the time she finished. Sasuke also looked sort of disgusted with the not so subtle hints she had given by glancing at him after every answer she was supposed to give.
It was now Sasuke's turn and both younger genin looked to him, waiting his introduction. ''My Name is Uchiha Sasuke. There are many things that I hate and there aren't a lot of things that I like.'' Sakura blinked at his cold tone but Naruto wasn't surprised. He had been expecting something like this. ''Also, I have an ambition that I have no intention to leave as just a dream. The revival of my clan and, to ... kill a certain man.''
Everyone was silent for a moment, Sakura not believing someone her age was already thinking of killing someone and even making it a lifelong ambition or whatever. Naruto, though, wondered where the guy he had come to know had disappeared in that second. This is not the Sasuke that he knows. This Sasuke was cold and distant. This Sasuke sent shivers of fear down his spine. Naruto grit his teeth.
It was just as he had thought. The young Uchiha will seek revenge. Kakashi wanted to sigh but refused to do so. They would be safe for another year of worrying if he fails this team, but he can't do that on a whim. It was a good thing he will be testing them. ''Alright, you three all have very different and unique personalities. I like that. We're going to begin missions starting tomorrow. At first, we're going to do things that we four can do.''
''What?'' Naruto asked, getting excited.
''Survival training.'' Kakashi told them blandly and watched the reactions. Naruto surprisingly rolled his eyes. Naruto had expected something tougher. If that'w what they were going to be doing, he'll get bored as his whole life was just that: survival. Sasuke had no reaction while Sakura echoed the words. ''Why are we going to train when it's a mission?'' She continued and Kakashi did sigh this time. ''We had plenty of training in the Academy.'' Now both genin boys snorted from her left and Sakura glared at Naruto. If she really thought that was enough to become a real ninja, maybe Kakashi should just drop her now.
''This is no ordinary training.''
''Then what kind of training is it?'' The pink haired girl demanded and Kakashi chuckled. Sasuke glared at him and Sakura grumbled. ''What's so funny, sensei?'' Naruto didn't look surprised. He was used to adult trying to intimidate him. He lived with a giant demon fox in his belly, yelling every time it got bored. He didn't get intimidated easily.
''Well, I'm sure that if I say this, you three will be surprised.'' He said in way of explaining and Naruto wondered if he should just stop paying attention now and go back to talking with Kurama about mastering the Yondaime's incredible transportation jutsu. The Sharingan was giving him less trouble than it was.
Just pay attention to what he has to say for once, Naruto. Said biju grumbled at his host, wanting the kid to stop relying so much on him. Sure, he will always be there to help the kit, but what if that's not an option one day? Naruto will need to grow used to doing things on his own, and that's not just training that he's thinking of. Maybe he'll surprise you and say something smart for a change.
Naruto huffed but did as his partner said and focused back on Kakashi just as the man placed a hand on the side of his face and made himself look as creepy as he could. ''Out of the 27 graduates, only nine are going to become genins. The other eighteen are going to be sent back to the Academy. In other words, this training is going to be a very hard test with the dropout rate of 66%.''
The hell!? Kurama jumped up from where he had been readying himself to take a nap. I take it back! That bastard is a no good, pathetic piece of perverted shi-
''What?!'' Sakura and Naruto yelled in the real world while Sasuke just glared at the jonin.
''See? You three are surprised!'' He said cheerfully, smiling at the genin behind his mask. Naruto snapped out of it and glared at the man. No way in hell had he went through all that to become a genin just to have this dude fail him!
''What was the point of the final exam, then?'' He grumbled to himself but Kakashi, the bastard, picked it up.
''That was just to pick out those who have the potential to become a genin. Anyway, I'm going to determine whether you pass or not tomorrow at the training grounds. Bring your ninja equipment and meet at 5 a.m.!'' He noticed them all shaking slightly as they got fired up, Naruto seeing this as a test of his abilities, Sakura seeing it as a trial of love and Sasuke ... Perhaps Sasuke saw it as a test of how ready he was? Kakashi couldn't quite get a read on him. Tomorrow was going to be interesting, that was for sure. Kakashi was actually looking forward to it. ''Now then, meeting over.'' He told them as he turned his back towards them. Then he looked over to them, as if in afterthought. ''Oh, yeah, Don't eat breakfast. You're going to throw up if you do.''
Three pairs of pissed off and shocked eyes watched as the man left, only one thought circulating in their minds. 'I must not fail!'.
