Last time, Naruto and his new team and sensei introduced each other where they were told there was one more test that they needed to complete in order to become Kumo's shinobi. Well they passed?

Weeks later

It has been over a month since Naruto and his team became genin. Naruto was grateful to know that he, Samui and Omoi worked well together from Killer Bee's test. Karui was another problem, but after some lecture during the test, they were all able to pass.

Flashback

Currently, Naruto was hiding inside some bushes as he was trying to figure out on how to take Killer Bee's sunglasses.

Earlier Killer Bee told them that for them to become Kumo's genin, they needed to pass is to steal his sunglasses, but of course this can only be applied for only 1 person since only 1 person can pass this test. With that, Killer Bee began the test, which all 4 of them separated.

After thinking it over, Naruto figured that the only way he can pass this test was to 1st get the others to help out and they can then figure on how to solve the situtaion.

He quickly left his hiding spot to find Samui, Omoi and Karui to get them on helping each other on stealing Killer Bee glasses.

After a bit of searching, Naruto found Samui and Omoi, who agreed to Naruto's plan and agreed to put their personal matters on becoming shinobi on hold after they retrieved Killer Bee's sunglasses. But before they went to get Karui, all of them spotted Karui challenging Killer Bee, which all of 3 of them thought on how much of an idiot she is.

After a few minutes of fighting, Karui was brought down. At that moment, Naruto and the rest of the team went ahead with their own plan. They each position themselves on their designated spots in order to prepare their chance. Once Karui was down, they made their move.

Naruto had his bow ready at a nice distance, where he can move quickly and help his friends. Naruto shot his bow at Killer Bee's face, which he caught the arrow in his hands, but was surprised on what happened next. the arrow had a special smokescreen paper bomb.

As the paperbomb exploded, all three moved in on Killer Bee. Samui and Omoi had their katanas in their hands. As the smoke screen was still on the field, Killer Bee could sense the attacks that were coming, which he dodged several slash and strike from Samui and Omoi. Killer Bee had the advantage, until he saw several arrows coming at him, who he dodges all of them, which the last one he bent down to avoid.

With Killer Bee bent down, Omoi went in for the glasses, only to be surprised by Killer Bee when he jumped up into the air. Of course, Samui jumped into the air, hoping that Omoi did his part to get Killer Bee into the air to avoid Omoi assault. The plan worked as she saw Killer Bee coming out of the smoke cloud, which he saw Samui waiting to strike at him.

Samui was about to use her sword for a slash with her left hand, while she was ready to use her right to get Killer Bee's sunglasses. But unfortunately, Killer Bee predicted this, which is why he used his substitution jutsu with Karui when Samui tried to capture him.

As Killer Bee exited the smokescreen, he was surprised by the sudden arrows that were coming at him. Killer Bee dodged it, only to be surprised by the person, who shot at him from behind. After shooting his arrows, at a very close range away from the smokescreen, he immediately in full speed got behind Killer Bee to strike at him. Naruto used his specially made bow to attack Killer Bee. Normally, those who are long range specialists, who use weapons like bow for long range, would not be very strong in close range combat, but Naruto made sure he trained himself to fight in any range, close-mid-long range attacks.

As Naruto used his bow to help confused Killer Bee, Samui quickly came behind Killer Bee in order to trap him, but Killer Bee jumped over her. Naruto didn't stop his assault, as he used the moment that Killer Bee made to help out Samui. He quickly used his bow to balance out Samu, by putting her inside his bow and turned her around as well as used the string as a type of spring. He then jumped up and pulled his bow away from Samui to let her keep running towards Bee.

Samui, was surprised on what Naruto did, but immediately knew what he was up to, which she was grateful since Bee has yet to land from his jump. Samui had a perfect pushed as Naruto used the moment to jump behind Samui, while she also ducked a bit to let the bow go over her easier, giving her a perfect start run at Bee. As Samui went after Killer Bee, Naruto had prepared another arrow to shoot at Bee.

Once Bee landed, he turned to see Samui coming at him. Before he can counter an arrow came pass Samui left side and went for Killer Bee. Naruto shot his arrow at Bee once he landed, but of course aimed to make sure he didn't hit Samui.

As Killer Bee dodge the arrow, he had to deal with Samui, which she used her sword to get him off balance. Killer Bee was about to counter attack but his attention was diverted when Omoi came out of the smokescreen that was now dissipating, he made sure to distract Bee long enough for Naruto to come from above to surprise him with a sudden leg strike on his shoulder. This cause Killer Bee to be stunned for a moment, which Omoi used his sheath to hold Bee's arms long enough for Samui to get his glasses. Killer Bee would have done something, but he was caught once again since Naruto placing his bow onto Bee to decrease Bee's chance of extending his arms to try anything.

Samui would have caught him at that moment, but Killer Bee had a physical advantage, which he used it by leaning towards the right, which got Omoi off balance. With this, Killer Bee was able to get some leverage, and got himself free from Omoi's hold, but also away from Samui's grasp. Killer Bee than moved away from the others, while taking out Naruto's bow off of him. Once he did, he decided to end this battle after dodging an attack from Karui, who waited for her chance to get him.

Later

Currently, Killer Bee was now standing in front of his probable genin team, as they were tied up together. In the end, Killer Bee used his supreme speed to move fast enough to knock out everyone, except for Naruto. Unlike the other 3, Naruto was able to avoid 2 strikes before Killer Bee took him down.

Killer Bee raps a complimented to Naruto, Samui, and Omoi on working together, while Karui got one that made her look like an idiot. With that, Killer Bee passed all three of them, while Karui would be sent back to the academy. Karui was upset about it, but then Naruto spoke up saying that since she was part of their team, then he would join her if she was force to leave, making sure that Karui doesn't have to be humiliated by herself.

Samui and Omoi agreed with Naruto on it, even though Omoi was having 2nd thoughts about it. As Killer Bee was going to make his decision, Karui spoke up saying that she failed and would go back to the academy by herself since it wouldn't be right for the others, plus she secretly thought if Naruto was sent back to the academy, then she would hunted down by all his fan girls.

As they waited for Killer Bee to say that they are going back to the academy, they then heard Killer Bee say that they passed. Everyone was surprised to hear on what he said. Killer Bee started to explain on what this test was about. (Think the bell test from Kakashi)

End Flashback

As Naruto finished thinking about his genin test, his mind went back to the mission that he was currently in. Right now, team 9 with Killer Bee as their sensei, was doing a C-rank mission. The mission was to go hunt down some bandits that were robbing and causing trouble from one of their allies, which they were sent to take care of it.

After 5 days of tracking them from the last place they strike, they were able find the group. They spotted about 15 men enjoying the fruits of their latest steal. They were planning something, when Omoi spotted something from the group. He saw that the leader of the group was a nuke-nin which they Samui identified as a C-class criminal. Killer Bee said that he won't go up against them, unless he have to since this is where they were allowed to shine.

Naruto planned things out. He would attack at long distance provide not only cover for everyone, but also keep an eye out for anyone trying to escape. Samui, Omoi, and Karui would lead in a surprise attack that Naruto would provide with his arrows.

After waiting for about 5 minutes for everyone to take their place, Naruto summoned one of his arrows and equip it with a paper smokescreen. He took aim for the most appropriate spot for all of his team to take advantage, but mostly to make sure to blind the wanted c-class nuke-nin.

The bandits didn't know what hit them once Naruto's arrow exploded on contact. The black smokescreen that filled the area had caught most of the bandits there, but mostly at the nuke-nin. From there, Samui quickly ran for the 1st 3 bandits that were close to her, which she quickly took them down with extreme speed and precision. Karui took down 2 bandits herself with strong back head kicks. Omoi jump down from the tree that he snuck in, to land on top of his opponent instant to bring down, then moved on to the next 2 that were in front of him.

Naruto kept a close eye from the tree that he was in to make sure that everyone was alright. As he looked on, he notice that some of the bandits got into groups, getting ready to counter attack. Naruto saw that it was kind of like a shinobi formation, which he guessed that the nuke-nin taught them. He decided to stop that by sending one of his explosive paper bomb arrow at the side of them, which not only the explosion inform his friends on where the explosive was, but also to push back the bandits into the now clearing smokescreen, as well as disrupt their formation.

Once the bandits were back into the smokescreen, one of the scattered bandits got up on his feet to just find Samui kicking him in the gut and neck chop him into the ground.

Naruto watched as his team continues to finish up the ambush but also wondering on where the C-rank nuke nin was hiding since he was trying to find him. Behind Naruto, the C-rank nuke-nin was silently coming behind Naruto. He found Naruto sitting at a branch, observing the battle, as well as papering to fire another arrow as cover fire for his team as they fought. The nuke-nin found Naruto from the last explosion since he figures if he caught him, then he can try and get his men back as well as get rid of his followers.

Once he was in strike position, the nuke-nin strike at him with a kunai in hand only to see that Naruto switched his bow around and used it as a defensive weapon. Naruto used his bow to slap away the kunai held hand, but also used his arrow as a weapon as well. Naruto attempted to stab the nuke-nin only for him to get his barring back and avoid it, but that was what Naruto wanted since he used the stab down as a decoy to flip himself with the momentum and caught the nin. He then maneuvered his bow to securely get the kunai off his opponents hands, then used the bow as a choke hold, which he succeeded in taking him out.

His team has finished taking care of the bandits, when Omoi spoke up.

"Oi… where's the missing Nuke-nin? Shouldn't he be around here?" worried

"Oh… he must have run off and left his comrades here since he figured he couldn't beat us." Answered Karui

"You're probably right Karui… however it would be cool if we track him down to make sure that not another uncool group happens again." Samui stated coolie

Karui and Omoi agreed which they were going to go get Naruto and Killer Bee when Killer Bee came out from where he was watching to till them that it wasn't necessary.

"Are you sure sensei? It could cause trouble if we let him get away." Omoi said as he started to mumble on a lot of the possible or impossible scenarios, but was stopped when Killer Bee said, "It cool… don't be fool… are little maelstrom is got it all." (I said I suck at rapping).

Before they can wonder on what Killer Bee meant, they heard a thump to see the C-rank nuke nin tide up and unconscious while Naruto was carrying him over his shoulder. Naruto explained that the nuke-nin came behind him in order to take him down, but Naruto got the better of him.

With that, they concluded that the mission was complete. Once they give the bandits to the proper forces to be arrest and/or prison, they all went back home. As they were going home, Karui smiled since not only did they completed their 2nd C-rank mission, they were going to get a little bit of a bonus from the nuke-nin. As they were going Samui notice Naruto had one of his old text on fuinjutsu.

"Naruto-san… why are you rereading your old fuinjutsu book… I can understand you want to be Seal Master, but don't you think you would progress further if you get a more advance version." Samui stated

Naruto sigh, "I would like that Samui… however, I already read almost all the fuinjutsu scrolls and book in the shinobi archives… but they were almost all the same knowledge like before, plus I asked Killer Bee if there was any fuin specialist in Kumo, but he said that most are either mid to high mid-rate specialists, but said that I was already near the knowledge that they have…" Samui nodded in Naruto's plight as he then continued to speak, "… if anything, I would like to get scrolls from someplace else, but many shinobi villages are very protective of their fuinjutsus and stuff." Finisehd Naruto, while thinking, "If only I could go back to Konoha and get to my father's library since I remember the Raikage said that my father was just as impressive in fuinjutsu as my ancestors in the Uzumaki clan."

"I can see your plight… it is uncool that you can't get any more training without someone who is master in the art to teach you. Too bad that any of your family in Uzu no Kuni isn't around… you can probably asked one of them, if they trusted you enough of course."

It was then that Naruto got the idea, "Uzu no Kuni… my mother's side of the family… that's it."

"Samui…if I could, I would kiss you right now." Naruto stated, which for a tiny moment, Samui actually blushed, but was repressed down.

"What do you mean?" asked Samui

"I'm going to my ancestors' home… " said Naruto, which Samui didn't get but listened to Naruto, "… if my family was as skilled in seals, then it would only make since that they must have hid something for only those of with their bloodline could get since after all, I am an Uzumaki in both name and in blood." Smiled Naruto

With this, Naruto had made a new course in his life, which he knew if anything, he has to go to Uzu no Kuni to see not only his ancestors home, but also find any of the treasures that were probably still hidden in it.

Till next time

Ok, I know what you guys are thinking. The graduation test is kind like Kakashi, but hey i don't know how Kumo works so I decided to use the same scenerio. Also, even though it looks like the "will of fire" thing is going on, it isn't since many leaders from the past used similar words to help inspire their men for battle. Enjoy the nex ch, also I have put in a new poll for Rias Gremory of Highschool DxD. Go and help out.