Naruto doesn't cry

by Mnarutodbz

Naruto is adopted by Dante. A few years later he returns. What kind of surprises will he have for the people of Konoha. No yoai. Harem.

8. Chapter 7: Start the chunin exam!

Mnarutodbz "Well people…it took a long time but finally I'm able to present you a new chapter!"

Dante "Grr…what took you so long!"

Mnarutodbz "Uhm…the holidays…mid-terms and finishing the chapter of my other story."

Dante "So let me get this straight…while you were celebrating the holidays you simply neglected us!"

Mnarutodbz "Not quite but…didn't you celebrate the holidays?"

Dante crossed his arms "We devils don't cry and don't celebrate holidays…isn't that right Naruto?"

Naruto walks in with a holiday hat on "Huh…what Dante?"

Dante "What the hell are you doing Naruto!"

Naruto quickly takes off the holiday hat "N…nothing…"

Dante turned to Mnarutodbz "Did you give him that!"

Mnarutodbz "Yes…more than a month ago."

Dante sighs "Worthless crap."

Suddenly Vergil walks in "If I can remember correctly you were always jumping like a little girl when Christmas arrived…screaming for Santa…hoping to get your pre.."

Dante "Shut up! Reviews PLEASE!"

Knight25 "All I can say is "Fire earthquake"? Those words put together just don't sound like an attack any anime character would say. Why not change it to something like "Eruption" or "Flamequake"?

What do you think?"

Dante "Thank you…now explain Mnarutodbz!"

Mnarutodbz "Alright I confess." And Mnarutodbz cries small anime tears "I...rushed that last part. I just wanted to finish the chapter!"

Vergil closed his eyes "Slacker. Rash decisions make foolish decisions."

Mnarutodbz "I know and don't bring that philosophy crap here!"

Vergil glares evilly at Mnarutodbz and Mnarutodbz starts to sweat and he says "Uhm…okay…next review please."

cmcwiki "Alright! Glad that the most badass half-devil was introduced! I like the 'friendly' brotherly brawls between the HD twins. Now why does Virge hate his nickname? What do you have against the guy who was basically Kole mcgraff's predecessor, Static (DC)? I wonder if Naruto will come across any demons in the forest of death? Also will someone save Sasuke from the EMO HICKEY OF DOOOOOOOM!"

Vergil quirks an eyebrow "Badass?"

Mnarutodbz "He means that you're cool."

Vergil "Okay. Thanks…I guess. And I don't do nicknames so I hate it automatically. And who is this…Kole McGraff?"

Mnarutodbz shrugs "I don't know. I never heard of him."

Vergil "Me neither…the rest of the questions are your territory."

Mnarutodbz "Well it is my territory but I hate spoilers."

Vergil snorts "and they say that I am the one that keep secrets."

Mnarutodbz smirks "Too bad for ya…next review!"

Storylover213 "DANTE NARUTO GUESS WHO"S BACK!"

Naruto and Dante cry out at the same time "NNNNOOOO!"

Vergil quirks one of his eyebrows "What's the matter?"

Naruto is crying anime tears waterfalls "You'll find out soon enough…sigh…continue the review…"

Storylover213 "and I've got new insults for you oh and I can't forget about Virge but I'll leave him for last well then first up is Dante: I must ask what part of Vergil doesn't like his nickname don't you get it! My god man you're worse than a god damn six year old on a sugar rush and also GET NEW JOKES 'cause your old ones aren't funny anymore. Now then Naruto Naruto Naruto what are we gonna do with you? Well first off I say this you lucky (BEEP) sucking bastard you get a harem (crys anime tears) why can't i get one. Anyway you and Dante must be the kings of dumb what in that little ramen addicted brain possessed you to go on a mission with Dante without telling your mother! Also stop trying to act cool with saying you understand what Vergil is saying you make yourself look more like an ass then smart Junior. and finally Vergil Puts on reading glasses and pulls out a piece paper and reads from it one stop being a hardass also remove said ten foot pole from out your ass even though you enjoy having it there two why in the (BEEP)ing hell must you be so serious I quote the joker right now "Why so serious?" and three please and I do mean please find a girl and get your self-laid prove to me that you are not gay and I will stop cracking on you. And on another note take of the glasses it is great that your finally in the story kami-sama knows you're the only one who can keep the two bumbling idiots out of trouble so Vergil keep it real.

Vergil reads the review "I know understand what you people mean…he's terrible!"

Dante "Told you so…but we're forced to answer by Mnarutodbz so here goes my answer. I'm not acting like a six year old on a sugar rush…I'm acting like an extremely powerful 6 year old on a sugar rush…there is a huge difference. And I AM FUNNY!"

Vergil glares at Dante "How mature of you…well Naruto…your turn."

Naruto "Take it easy Storylover…how can I be a (BEEP) sucking bastard while I can have a harem with beautiful women? A bit strange right? I can't help it because Mnarutodbz writes this story. If you were a bit nicer you might get a harem one day. And I could use the money from that mission because a genin ranked ninja doesn't earn much…the salary actually sucks beyond all levels."

Kushina "Actually…I agree with Storylover213! Keep at it Storylover!"

Mnarutodbz "And now last but not least…Vergil."

Vergil "Do I have to?"

Mnarutodbz nods and Vergil sighs "I have no pole in my buttocks and I wouldn't like it if there was one up there. I am serious because it's my nature. I can be funny but it's misunderstood because I have a dark kind of humor. I won't give any details about my previous love life."

Dante glares at Vergil "who needs details on total nothingness?"

Vergil "Do I need to stab you with your own sword…again?"

Dante starts to sweatdrop and Vergil continues "Anyway that last part was kinda nice. Next review?"

Grocamol "Itachi didn't off his family, so who will be partnered with Kisame?"

Mnarutodbz "Hi Grocamol. This is a short one. It's a secret…next review."

Naruhina fan "Yes, Virge is here, and he's funny! There aren't too many funny Vergil stories out there (I don't think so anyway). So, who's in the harem? I'm putting my hopes on FemKyuubi, Haku, Hinata, Ino, Maya, and Tenten at least. And Haku, before you ice spear me, there's a little something called the CRA that will probably be in this. And thanks for keeping Naruto away from the chili! Btw Dante, I got pepperoni pizza and you can't have it! As for Mnarutodbz, I have a story request: a NarutoxElfen Lied crossover. Should you do it, it needs to follow Elfen Lied anime canon for the first few chapters before getting into Naruto, with the only changes being no Kohta or Yuka, and Lucy, Mariko, Bando, Kisaragi, and Kurama live. If you don't know what Elfen Lied is, look it up on Wikipedia, and if you want to be able to follow anime canon, watch it on YouTube or , preferably the last one. Also, Naruto must be a fox hanyou with the pairing being NarutoxLucy/. You can add more girls as long as those four are in it. You don't have to do the story, but I'd like it if you did since there are only two decent NarutoxElfen Lied fics in my opinion so far. Update soon!"

Dante "Well well look Virge…you have a fan!"

Vergil "I see. At least it's a nicer review than the previous one."

Dante "Speak for yourself! I don't get the pepperoni pizza! GIVE IT TO ME!"

Mnarutodbz "Dante…stay! No physical violence. You do remember that rule right?"

Dante "Damn…stupid rule."

Mnarutodbz "Well perhaps later in the future. First I have to finish either one of my two cross-over stories, then I have to write another one I planned and stuff like that…but perhaps I will try in the future…after I've done some research because I never heard of Elfen Lied. And you're welcome; it was very hard to keep him away from the chili."

Ccebling "Will the Akatsuki be good guys or bad guys? Have Mundus send Obito to kill Naruto to free him and have Obito's right and left eye replaced with the Akumagan. Mundus could have sent a demon to take Obito to hell. Look on the bright side Dante, you did mention Mystic Gohan while Vegeta was there do to how he reacts to stuff that involves stuff Mystic Gohan and anything else that involves mystic."

Mnarutodbz "Well…I let the Akatsuki play the role they always have. You're suggestion doesn't fit with my idea of the story and I really don't understand that last part :S"

Taiyoukai assassin "This story is so awesome. It's one of the best crossovers I've read so far. I don't know why but it's funny to hear Vergil insult Dante. I find this quite amusing. So questions for them, to Dante "How do you feel when Vergil insults you?" and to Vergil "How do you feel when you insult Dante"?"

Mnarutodbz "Thank you for the compliment. I always try to do my best."

Dante is reading his question "I feel angry when he insults me."

Vergil was thinking "How does it make me feel…ah yes…it makes me feel complete."

Dante "HEY!"

Mnarutodbz "Hehe. Anyway next review."

Dante "Hey at least wait until I have one of my snappy comebacks!"

Mnarutodbz "Too late…next one."

nicklaren "Damn you update now or else."

Dante is shaking with his legs and in a mocking tone he said "Oeee or else….I'm sssooo scared."

Suddenly a big sword rushed towards Dante and pinned him to the wall. When he looked down he saw that it was his own sword. He was looking at the direction it came from and he saw Vergil. With a mad voice he yelled "Ahhh no not again!"

Mnarutodbz "Vergil why did you do that!"

Vergil "For two reasons. One; you said that we can't mock the reviewers unless they cross the line…"

Mnarutodbz "And the second reason?"

Vergil was looking at Mnarutodbz "He's annoying."

Mnarutodbz looked dumbfounded and fell down. He said "I can't really understand them. Enjoy the next chapter…after the disclaimer of course!"

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, Devil may cry nor any characters used in this Fanfiction!

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Ino was looking at Naruto and she cried out "How can you say that so easily! Do you know what the chunin exams are!"

Naruto turned to Ino and started to smirk evilly "Of course I know what it means. It means my ticket to better missions and hopefully a better salary."

Ino "But people die at those exams!"

Ten-ten came into the conversation and she said "Well that's because they weren't careful enough. We make a great team and especially with Naruto on our side we'll be chunin in no time. This is going to be a breeze!"

Ino looked like she was having doubts "But….but…"

Naruto walked to her and laid his arm around her "Ah don't worry Ino…we'll manage…I promise."

Ino smiled and nodded "Guess I have no choice then."

Kakashi eye-smiled and he said "So everyone is in? Good. Everything you need to know is written on the application form. You have to be present on time or else you'll fail automatically."

Naruto smirked "That can't be because you had to do this test as well and if I consider your sense of punctuality…"

Kakashi kept on eye-smiling and he said "You want to start something?"

Naruto kept on smirking as well "Bring it on old man."

Itachi "Are you two done with bickering? Because I would like to add a few things to this conversation."

Everyone's attention was focused on Itachi and he started "First of all I want you all to think about the decision you are going to make. The chunin exam isn't some kind of game. It is a test where you can seriously get hurt or…even die. And I wanted to say that our missions are brought to a minimum so that if you people decide to take the chunin exams that you have enough time to train."

Naruto "That's all?"

Itachi nodded "That's all I wanted to say."

Suddenly a bird flew over and Itachi and Kakashi looked up. Kakashi said "What can it be now?"

Itachi "Must be a meeting about the chunin exams."

Kakashi turned to the group and he said "Alright. You are dismissed. Itachi and I are being summoned by the Hokage. Good luck with your decisions." And they both disappeared in a puff of smoke.

Ten-ten "What was that all about! They looked a bit worried."

Ino "I don't know…what about you Naruto?"

Naruto simply shrugged "I don't know. We will probably find out sooner or later."

In the Hokage's office

The Hokage was sitting at his desk and there were two people in front of him. One was a male and he had long white, spiky hair. The other was a female who looked like she was in her thirties and she had blond hair.

The Hokage was speaking to the two people and suddenly someone knocked on the door. It was the Hokage's secretary and he said "Sorry to disturb you lord Hokage but Kakashi Hatake and Itachi Uchiha have arrived."

The Hokage smiled "Ah, good. Send them in." and a few seconds later both Kakashi and Itachi entered the office. Both of them were shocked when they saw the two people and Kakashi said "Jiraiya…Tsunade."

Jiraiya smiled and said "Ah Kakashi. How are you doing? Still reading my books?"

Kakashi "Of course! But I can hardly wait for a new one."

Jiraiya "That can take some time because I'm having a bit of trouble to complete it."

Kakashi "Writer's block?"

Jiraiya "No…wife's block."

Tsunade glared at Jiraiya and he waved his hands in defense "I'm sorry…I didn't really mean it like that."

Tsunade grinded her teeth but she decided to turn to the Hokage and she asked "So Sarutobi…what is the big surprise you were talking about?"

The Hokage smiled and he said "I didn't say surprise but SURPRISES, like in more than 1."

Tsunade "Are you forgetting about my temper?"

The Hokage started to sweat a bit out of fear and he said "Well I start with the biggest surprise. Quite some time ago Naruto returned."

The eyes of Jiraiya and Tsunade suddenly widened. Jiraiya yelled out "SINCE WHEN!"

The Hokage smiled and said "Just before the previous genin exams. He's already a genin, did some missions and Kakashi and Itachi over there even gave him and his team chunin exam application forms."

Tsunade "Why weren't we informed sooner?"

The Hokage sighed and he said "Tell me how? Most of the time the two of you don't even let me know where you are. But we're not done with the surprises…this one might even shock you Tsunade…in the time you two were gone Kushina woke up."

Tsunade "Impossible. I tried everything I could to wake her up from her coma."

The Hokage "Believe it or not…she's awake and kicking. She and Naruto live in the Namikaze estate."

Jiraiya "Already? Do you think that was wise Sarutobi?"

The Hokage "Well…there are some developments around Naruto that made me give his inheritance sooner than expected."

Jiraiya "What developments?"

The Hokage sighs "Well since you two are sannin I guess I can tell you but you two need to have an open mind. It appears Naruto was born as quarter devil."

Jiraiya "A quarter what?"

The Hokage "I said a quarter devil. It means he was 75 percent human and 25 percent devil. He got the devil part from Kushina's side of the family."

Tsunade "There is no way. I know the Uzumaki clan and I never heard something about devils…by the way…what's a devil?"

The Hokage smiled and he said "Well…devils are beings that a stronger than demons. And unlike demons they can choose between good and evil. And Kushina was adopted by the Uzumaki clan."

Jiraiya's and Tsunade's jaws almost hit the ground and Jiraiya said "Wait…so let me get this straight…Naruto, my godson, is 25 percent devil and his mother is half devil from parents she doesn't even know?"

The Hokage looked troubled "Ehm no not quite. When Naruto was younger he made a…arrangement with somebody and the one he made the arrangement with intensified his devil blood or something and that made him a half devil…"

Jiraiya suddenly started to laugh "You got me there Sarutobi. You almost had me worried…what a joker you are at times."

Kakashi started to shake his head "Sorry Jiraiya but lord Hokage is telling the truth."

Jiraiya looked seriously at Kakashi "So…if it's true…what about the Kyuubi?"

The Hokage said "That's the one Naruto made the arrangement with. He released the seal, but somehow the Kyuubi cannot escape…something about devil blood holding the Kyuubi bounded to Naruto or something. She is helping him with all her power now."

Tsunade "What…wait…SHE!"

The Hokage nodded "Yes…I said she. The Kyuubi is female."

Jiraiya suddenly looked more interested "A lady you say? Is she…research material?"

Suddenly Jiraiya was send flying when Tsunade's hard fist connected with Jiraiya's poor head. He was send flying right through the door and if Kakashi and Itachi didn't jump away they would be joining him on his unwilling journey. Kakashi looked at the gaping hole and saw Jiraiya out cold and then he looked at Tsunade and he thought She's still freakishly strong. Sometimes I can't believe that they are married. (AN: Yes…in my story they're married)

Itachi was having his own thoughts as well It's really unreal at times. If someone like her told me to come home at 9 o'clock I would be slamming at the door at 8.

The Hokage sighed and he said "Why do people always have to destroy my office in one way or another."

Tsunade still looked mad "You would think he would stop that stupid peeping that he calls 'research'. He has no shame, he even thinks about peeping on she-demon that almost destroyed our village."

The Hokage "I know but apparently Naruto has some kind of understanding with her so we can't do anything about it. Anyway let's continue this conversation when Jiraiya is conscious again. There is more to tell."

It almost took half an hour before they were able to wake up Jiraiya. When he was back at full consciousness he quickly apologized to 'his' Tsunade-hime.

The Hokage said "Now that you are…present again I can continue on with the new developments."

Jiraiya looked surprised and said "I thought you were done…I mean that devil thing and the Kyuubi thing was enough."

The Hokage started to shake his head "Nope. I will continue now with the rest. We also finally know what the name is of the man that took Naruto away all those years ago."

Jiraiya "And? Who is it? I would like to say some things to him."

The Hokage grinned and he said "I would strongly recommend that you wouldn't do that. The name of the man is Dante."

Jiraiya "Dante? You mean that demon hunter who doesn't care how much demons he has to destroy?"

The Hokage said "Ah so you have heard of him?"

Jiraiya nodded "Of course I heard of him. I have a good spy network so of course I would know someone like him. So he's the one that raised Naruto. According to my network he isn't the social type and can be very dangerous at times."

The Hokage nodded "Indeed but he did raise Naruto well. Of course some of his habits rubbed off on Naruto but Dante has a good heart and that's all that matters."

Jiraiya "I will be the judge of that. Anything else?"

The Hokage seemed to think and suddenly he said "Ah yes. Yesterday I decided Naruto gets a special privilege because of his devil condition. I decided that he may have multiple wives in the future."

Jiraiya "What special devil condition?"

The Hokage said "What I can remember with a conversation is that if a half devil or higher reach a certain age their bodies become overactive…and I mean overactive in the means of reproduction."

Jiraiya looked dumbfounded and he said "Huh?"

The Hokage sighed "Let me see if I remember this correctly. Devils attract potential 'mates' with pheromones. If Naruto neglects to give in to his body's needs when the time arrives, the pheromones will become instable and everything comes his way."

Tsunade "I understand. That must be hard for him."

Jiraiya "Hard for him! He's the luckiest guy in the whole area! Do you know how much resear…Uhm…never mind."

Tsunade glared at Jiraiya but then she sighed "What if he falls in love with one girl who isn't open for 'sharing'? Ever thought about that knucklehead?"

Jiraiya shrugged and he decided to change the subject and he asked to the Hokage "But this devil condition caught my interest. Can you tell me more about it Sarutobi?"

The Hokage nodded and said "I will try. I can only tell you about the things Naruto told me, so there is a chance that I don't know everything. Devils are much stronger than demons so Naruto has super strength, healing power, he's much faster than humans and can react faster, increased hand-eye coordination. He can also activate something called Devil Trigger. It's a transformation and when he is in that state all his attributes increase and in combination with special weapons called devil arms he even gains special powers that varies from the devil arm he wields at the moment."

Jiraiya smirked "That's quite a lot."

Tsunade "But think about the negative effects all those special abilities have on his body and mind. Power like that always comes with a price."

The Hokage "He hasn't told me anything about that. But since Dante is very adept with those powers and abilities so I guess he knows a way to negate the possible negative effects. That's a good thing for Naruto and Kushina."

Jiraiya "That Dante would help Naruto I can understand because I think they would have some kind of bond over the years but I don't think he would help Kushina."

The Hokage smiled and he said "I think he would. That's because Dante and Kushina share the same father."

Jiraiya's eyes widened a bit "So…they're half-brother and half-sister!"

The Hokage nodded "Yes, although Dante is quite a lot older than Kushina."

Jiraiya "Than we aren't talking about the same Dante. According to my spy network Dante is a young man."

The Hokage smiled "Half devils age slower than we do. I mean you should see Kushina…she looks almost the same as when she went into a coma."

Tsunade looked surprised "Really? Now that's interesting! I must try to see her, Naruto and Dante and ask for their permission to draw some of their blood…for medical reasons."

Jiraiya's face blanked out and he though Medical reasons my butt…you just want to find out how they stay young so you can use it for yourself.

Tsunade "I think we will still in this village for the time being…what do you say Jiraiya?"

Jiraiya nodded and he answered "Of course. I believe it's good to be reacquainted with my godson and I would like to see Kushina again."

The Hokage nodded "I understand. There aren't any missions that require…your immediate attention. You can find Naruto either at his mansion or at the training field."

Jiraiya "Okay and Naruto, Dante and Kushina are the only ones that are resided in the Namikaze compound?"

The Hokage started to shake his head "No. Except from them there is Trish, an accomplice of Dante, Haku, Naruto's girlfriend and Dante's twin brother Vergil."

Jiraiya "Okay I see. Well let's see how they are."

Tsunade and Jiraiya wanted to leave the office but Kakashi said "Wait a minute I'm going along. Most of the people know and trust me."

Tsunade nodded and the three people left the office, leaving the Hokage and Itachi behind. The Hokage said "I wonder how things will go."

Itachi nodded "Me too but with Kakashi with them I don't think something serious is going to happen.

At the Namikaze compound

It was a quiet and relaxing day at the Namikaze compound. Dante was relaxing at his desk, Vergil was reading a book on the couch and Kushina was busy around the house. Trish was still away and Naruto and Haku had some quality time together. They only just agreed to take a stroll around the village until someone knocked on the door.

Haku "Who could that be at the moment? Could it be Sasuke telling about the chunin-exam application forms?"

Naruto shrugged "It could be. I'll go see who it is."

Naruto started to walk to the front door and opened it. He was slightly surprised when he saw Kakashi at the door opening together with two strangers.

Naruto said "Hey Kakashi, what's up?"

Kakashi "Hi Naruto. I'm working as an escort today for these two people."

Naruto "Who are they?"

Suddenly everyone cramped up when they heard a high shriek and a flash of red went past Naruto and got Tsunade in a bear hug. It was Kushina and she said "Lady Tsunade, it's great to see you again."

Tsunade was gasping for air and with some difficulty she said "Good to see you too but can you let me go before I run out of air."

Kushina startled and released Tsunade from her tight grasp and she said "S-sorry." And she saw Jiraiya as well "Hey Jiraiya."

Jiraiya pulled a comical disappointed face and he said "Where is my hug?"

Kushina "You can't have one and you know why…and if you don't remember you should read your own books for once."

Jiraiya laughed "Good to see you again…especially awake Kushina."

Naruto interrupted the reunion when he asked "You know these people mom?"

Kushina "Ah yes. I think introductions are in order. Naruto, this man is Jiraiya, the sensei of your father, and this is his wife Lady Tsunade. They are both sannin of Konohagakure."

Naruto "Sannin?"

Kushina "Jiraiya, Tsunade and…someone else did some extraordinary things in the war and that gave them the name of sannin…legendary ninja."

Naruto "I see…and since that man was my father's sensei you know him as well."

Kushina nodded "Of course…your father had a lot of respect for him, so much in fact that he appointed him as your godfather."

Naruto nodded "Than its fine to meet you. Any friend of my family is a friend of me. Come in than I can introduce you to the rest."

Naruto started to walk and went to the left, to the part of the house that was changed to the devil may cry agency and Naruto said "This is the place I reserved for Dante's office called the Devil may cry agency and that lazy bum you see lying of there is Dante himself. He raised me from when I was four after…some things happened."

Jiraiya nodded "We know all about…unfortunately."

Dante lazily opened one eye and he said "Hey Naruto, who are the old folk?"

That was one thing he shouldn't have said…NOT THAT. Kushina cramped up with a startled look on her face and Jiraiya had the same reaction. Tsunade got big white eyes and a red head and she shouted "YOU SAID WHAT!" and suddenly she rushed at Dante. He quickly got up and jumped away, just in time because the place where he was lying was completely destroyed by Tsunade's fist.

Dante whistled "That's a lot of power you have in those arms."

Tsunade glared at Dante "Come here and experience it firsthand. How dare you to call me old!"

Jiraiya appeared close to Tsunade and he said "Please stop Tsunade. Don't forget that we are guests here."

Tsunade "Tsk…fine. But this isn't finished goofball."

Dante looked dumbfounded while Naruto led them to the next room, the living room to be precise. They saw someone lying on the couch while he was reading a book. He looked a lot like Dante although his attire and hairstyle was different. Without looking up he said "What was the commotion all about Naruto and who are the two strangers?"

Naruto turned to the rest and he said "Meet Vergil. He is Dante's twin brother. Vergil, meet Tsunade, Jiraiya and Kakashi."

Vergil reacted with a simple "Hmph."

Jiraiya said "He isn't social is he?"

Vergil answered without looking away from his book "I only talk when it's necessary."

Jiraiya grinned and he said "It looks like you have a real little mr. sunshine Naruto."

Suddenly Vergil disappeared and appeared right in front of Jiraiya. Jiraiya could feel the cold steel of Yamato on his neck and Vergil said "Talking is easy but only through your own skills and attitude in combat your true nature comes forth so stop talking about things you don't know and don't try to analyze me or else it will be your head…got it?"

Jiraiya started to sweat and nodded. Vergil put Yamato back in its sheath and Jiraiya thought I didn't even see him move.

Vergil disappeared again and appeared on the couch and went back to his reading. Naruto sighed "Normally Vergil is very reserved but…don't anger him okay. By the way Vergil, is training tomorrow still on?"

Vergil raised his arm. This was his way of saying yes. Naruto went on moving and he said "There is only one you should meet."

Kakashi "You mean Trish?"

Naruto "No. She is away for business."

Everyone followed Naruto and he was back in the room he was before, where Haku is and she said "Hey Naruto, something the matter?"

Naruto "Oh not really, Kakashi introduced some people. Meet Jiraiya and his wife Tsunade. They are some sort of legendary ninja of this village. Jiraiya, Tsunade, meet my girlfriend Haku."

Haku stood up and bowed "Nice to meet you."

Tsunade smiled "Finally someone with manners. Nice to meet you too Haku."

Jiraiya looked at Haku and he said "That's quite the catch you made Naruto. Where did you find someone like that?"

Naruto laughed and he said "Well, it was more luck than skill. Haku lived most of her life with the renegade ninja Zabuza Momochi. On my first real mission we crossed paths. Some rich slime ball by the name of Gato hired them to eliminate us. But that same Gato also made a deal with demons. She and Zabuza found out that Gato wanted to eliminate them after they dealt with us so we made a deal to fight the demon together. In the fight Zabuza saved Haku by throwing his own body into an attack and he died. Haku decided to come with us and she has been living here ever since and a short time later we became a couple."

Tsunade "Romantic."

Kakashi eye-smiled "Isn't it? It could come straight out of a love story."

Naruto smiled "How would you know that? The only thing you ever read is that perverted orange book."

Suddenly Tsunade and Kushina started to snicker while Jiraiya and Kakashi felt very small. Naruto said "What's the matter? Did I say something funny?"

Jiraiya softly said "I am the one that wrote those books." And after that sentence both Kushina and Tsunade started to laugh out loud. Shortly after Naruto and Haku joined their laughter.

Jiraiya had small anime waterfalls falling down his face and he said "How can I be mocked by a simple genin! This isn't right!"

Naruto "Soon chunin if everything works out."

Tsunade "Oh so you're joining the coming chunin exams?"

Naruto nodded "Yes. Kakashi gave me the application forms yesterday."

Jiraiya "I see. Isn't he a bit young for this Kakashi?"

Kakashi was looking at Jiraiya and he said "Not quite. At his age I already was a jonin."

Jiraiya "But that was in a time of war."

Kakashi eye-smiled and he said "Don't worry about it. If I had any doubts about it I wouldn't have given him up."

Jiraiya had a troubled look on his face and he said "Alright if you say so…by the way did you agree to this Kushina?"

Kushina nodded "I have no doubt that Naruto will come out of the chunin exams in one piece."

Jiraiya "If you say so. By the way Kakashi, one of these days I need to talk you about something…troublesome."

Kakashi glared at Jiraiya. When he spoke like that it would mean something dangerous could be on its way to Konoha. He gave a slight nod and said "Sure."

Tsunade stepped forward a bit and she said "Kushina I have a question for you…"

Kushina "Sure…what is it?"

Tsunade "The Hokage told us about…you and your family."

Kushina "He did WHAT! That's an S-rank secret!"

Jiraiya "Please don't worry that little red head of yours Kushina. The Hokage told us in confidence and we Sannin are obliged to keep the secret to our graves."

Kushina growled a bit and she said "Fine…but what was your question Tsunade?"

Tsunade "I want to ask if I may draw some blood from you…for medical reasons."

Kushina glared suspiciously at Tsunade and she said "I see the Hokage also told you about that we half-devils stay younger."

Jiraiya bursted out in laughter while Tsunade got a red face and she said "It isn't about that…rather about the healing powers. Everything else I stumble upon is just coincidence."

Kushina snorted "Yeah right. But sure I'll give you some blood."

Tsunade nodded "Then come see me when you're ready."

Jiraiya was looking at Naruto the entire time and he said "You know…you look kinda tiny you know."

Naruto cramped up a bit and Kushina said "It doesn't matter how big they are…actually he is a lot taller than he looks. Why don't you show them Naruto."

Naruto "Are you sure?"

Kushina "Well they know everything else from us so…"

Naruto sighed "Sure." And suddenly he shifted to his true form. Jiraiya and Tsunade were surprised to say the least.

Tsunade said "You're using genjutsu all the time! No it can't be because I would have noticed immediately."

Naruto "You're actually pretty close. It's metamorphosis."

Jiraiya "But why did you change so much?"

Naruto sighed "The way you saw me before is how I looked before I awakened my devil blood by the means of the devil trigger. The devil trigger is a transformation to a devil. But a normal human body isn't made to do that so in order to save itself it changed me into this. I only use the metamorphosis to avoid questions I would rather not answer."

Tsunade "No kidding! And since it isn't a real jutsu a sharingan or byakugan can't detect it…it's brilliant!"

Jiraiya "So you're using metamorphosis as well Kushina?"

Kushina started to shake her head and she said "No, I haven't awakened my devil trigger yet, but when the time comes Dante will teach me how to use metamorphosis."

Jiraiya "I see…" and he turned to Naruto and he asked "and how are you preparations for the chunin exams going along?"

Naruto smiled "Pretty well although I can't get that technique of my father right."

Jiraiya laughed "Which one? And how would you know something about your father's techniques?"

Naruto "I received instruction scrolls when I inherited this house. The technique I'm having trouble with is called the rasengan or something."

Jiraiya laughed "Oh you mean this one." And he stretched one arm out and a blue swirling ball appeared. Naruto's eyes widened a bit and he said "Yeah that's the one. I managed the first two steps, the rotation and power but somehow I can't manage to keep it spinning at full power so that the technique is incomplete."

Jiraiya laughed "I know that's the hardest part. Perhaps I can help you with that one…by the way how do you normally train on that technique?"

Naruto smiled "I use shadow clones to accelerate my progress."

Jiraiya "Shadow clones?"

Naruto nodded "Actually I discovered this secret by accident. When I was training with Dante I used shadow clones. When Dante destroyed the shadow clone I suddenly knew the information only my clones could have known."

Jiraiya had a deadpanned look on his face and he said "And so you let your clones do exercises with you to discover the secret…that's brilliant! Only there is one flaw in it…"

Naruto "And that is?"

Jiraiya "The more shadow clones you use, the more your chakra and concentration is divided among them and you need both to form a perfect rasengan."

Naruto "When you look at it that way you're right."

Jiraiya laughed "Of course I'm right…I'm Jiraiya the Gallant!"

Tsunade had a deadpanned look on her face and she said "Jiraiya…are you forgetting we have something to do."

Jiraiya seemed to think and suddenly he said "Ah yes I almost forgot. We must take our leave Naruto. I will help you another time with the rasengan."

Naruto nodded and smiled "Sure."

Tsunade, Jiraiya and Kakashi left the house and they were walking in the village. Kakashi said "So what do you think of him?"

Jiraiya "Hard to say but he did leave a good impression."

Kakashi nodded and suddenly Jiraiya looked more serious as he said "As you might know I and Tsunade follow potential threats to our village and that means we are also following Orochimaru. The reason why we are here is because Orochimaru's tracks ended near Konoha."

Kakashi looked at Jiraiya and he said "You think he is planning something against Konoha?"

Jiraiya shrugged "Who knows. Perhaps he is after something else from this village. You never know what a snake's intention is until it's too late. I and Tsunade are preparing as good as we can for things to come."

Kakashi "And you want me to keep an eye open for anything…out of the ordinary?"

Jiraiya nodded "Indeed."

Kakashi looked forward again and he said "Consider it done."

Suddenly they stopped when they saw a man accompanied by a lot of people. Jiraiya recognized the man and with a surprised voice he said "What the hell is he doing here?"

Kakashi "You know him?"

Jiraiya "It's a man called Crimson. He is one of the higher ups from the Order of Light. I wonder what he is doing here."

Kakashi "I suspect he is going to the Hokage to whine about the prisoners we took."

Jiraiya "Prisoners?"

Kakashi "Some members from the Order of Light wanted to 'Purge' a village that wasn't infested with demons and Naruto, Dante, Vergil and some of our ninja took them captive and now they are imprisoned here."

Jiraiya "That will mean trouble. The Order of Light is a dangerous and powerful organization with a lot of financial support."

Suddenly an ANBU appeared in front of the three people and he said "Lord Jiraiya, Lady Tsunade, Kakashi Hatake, Lord Hokage summoned you to the Hokage tower. He said you should make haste."

The three nodded and when the ANBU left Jiraiya sighed and said "Man…Sarutobi is still a slave driver."

Tsunade "Would he have summoned us because of Crimson?"

Kakashi "There is no doubt in my mind. I think that Crimson character is going to raise hell."

At the Hokage tower

The Hokage, Kakashi, Tsunade and Jiraiya were waiting until Crimson arrived. Finally the secretary came in to announce him and the Hokage gave permission.

Crimson immediately barged in shouting "Lord Hokage! I demand answers! Why have you imprisoned some of our men!"

The Hokage glared at Crimson and said "You're in Konoha right now so you're not in a position to demand things from me Crimson. As for the reason why we imprisoned some of your men…they committed crimes to civilians of the fire nation."

Crimson "Do you have proof of this?"

The Hokage smiled "A whole village, a few demon hunters and a few ninja as witnesses should be suffice."

Crimson "I see…I didn't know that. Then they should be punished…by our hand."

The Hokage smiled again and he said "Not so fast Crimson. They were captured by our people and we will not let them go so easily."

Crimson was looking at the old Hokage and he softly said "I think you're going to move this conversation to a trade am I correct?"

The Hokage nodded "Indeed. We learned some very interesting things from the person leading the group. He said that the Order of Light gave him the order to purge a village that was free from demons and to kill a certain Maya Ateme."

Crimson "We received a letter that Kyo village was tormented by demons."

The Hokage "It was but by the time your guys got there the village was already released from their demon scourge by the Devil may cry agency."

Crimson looked mad "So Dante succeeded in taking away another customer from us."

The Hokage "And what about your other order…the one concerning Maya Atame."

Crimson "She wanted pay some devil hunters with the money that belonged to the Order. We saw this as an act of treachery and that is punished by death."

The Hokage "I see. If you want to take along your guys I have a list of commands."

Crimson sighed and said "I didn't expect any less."

The Hokage "I want Maya Atame, Naruto Uzumaki and Dante off of the Order's hit list."

Crimson "Deal…anything else?"

The Hokage glared at Crimson and with a deep voice he said "Just a warning…stop the 'purging' in the fire country. If you do not heed this warning I will use all my power and connections to stop the Order of Light."

Crimson swallowed something away with a loud gulp and he said "Understood."

The Hokage nodded and he was smiling again "Kakashi, will you escort Crimson to the prison please to get the remainder of the group."

Crimson "What!"

The Hokage smiled "Oh yes I forgot to tell you…some of your men didn't survive our prison but that wouldn't be a problem would it? Since they are going to be executed by the Order of Light."

Crimson coughed a bit and he said with an unstable voice "No problem." And he left the office together with Kakashi. The Hokage turned to Tsunade and Jiraiya and he said "I don't trust him for one bit. Tsunade, Jiraiya, you both have a wide spy network. Can you keep me informed about everything that concerns the Order of Light?"

Jiraiya and Tsunade were looking at each other and then nodded.

The next day with Naruto and Vergil

Naruto and Vergil were training…again. Vergil normally prefers to train by himself but Naruto was nagging him for a training session for so long that Vergil decided to give it to him. They were at it for two and a half hours now when Vergil suddenly stopped.

He said "Not bad. You've definitely improved. This training session is enough for today."

Naruto "But I can still go!"

Vergil "Rest is important as well…something my brother seems to forget at times, that's why he is so annoying at times. It would be a shame if the same thing happened to you."

Naruto sighed "If you say so."

Vergil "Good….why don't you keep training on your own for a little while."

Suddenly a black/blue portal appeared and the moment Vergil stepped in it, it disappeared without a trace. Naruto shrugged and continued his training.

Near the training ground with a suspicious character

A suspicious character just arrived shortly and was looking at the closure of Naruto's and Vergil's training. He saw Vergil leave and he thought Now is my chance!

He wanted to move but suddenly he felt cold steel on his neck. He heard a voice behind him "I noticed you from the second you arrived here. Who are you and what do you want?"

The suspicious man could barely move his head and from the corner of his eye he saw Vergil and he said "I-I-I'm a teacher from the academy. I've been ordered to test the genin who want to enter the chunin exams."

Vergil said "I see…a test to see if he qualifies for the coming exams. Then proceed but I must warn you…don't push it too far." And he removed Yamato from the man's neck and walked away.

The man asked "Why not? Are you going to kill me if I do?"

Vergil slightly turned his head and with a smile he said "No. If you push it too far Naruto will kill you."

The man said "Any useful advice?"

Vergil grinned evilly and he said "I just gave it to you." And he disappeared in a black/blue swirling portal.

The man thought That wasn't useful at all. It's time to get this show on the road.

The man jumped out and appeared right in front of Naruto. Naruto looked surprised at the person and asked "Who are you and what do you want?"

The man chuckled evilly and he said "Nothing much. I'm going to the coming chunin exams and I want to thin the competition out."

Naruto smirked "I'm always game for some extra training. Let's see if you can accomplice the thing you are bragging about."

The man reached for his pouch and got a smoke bomb and threw it at the ground so that the area was covered with smoke and he rushed at Naruto. Suddenly he could feel a hard kick connecting with his gut and he was send flying out of the smoke.

He was holding his stomach and he saw Naruto coming out of the smoke and the man said "How did you know where I was going to attack?"

Naruto smirked and he said "A fighter doesn't only use his eyes, but his other senses as well."

The man got up and he said "Not bad but my next attack won't be so simple."

Naruto was still smirking and he said "Bring it on!"

The man rushed at Naruto and cocked his arm backwards but suddenly he ducked and aimed for the legs. He was using a simple strategy. He made it seem that he would do a frontal attack but when his opponent was ready to strike he would duck so that his opponent would miss him and that his opponent only needs a little push to the legs to fall down.

Unfortunately Naruto saw right through it and he countered in the most effective way…he jumped up and landed on the hands of the suspicious man. The man screamed out in pain and when he looked up he saw that Naruto was aiming his gun right at him.

Naruto had an icy glare in his eyes and he said "Now tell me…do you want to die quick or slow?"

The suspicious man started to sweat but suddenly Naruto was forced to move because a kunai was headed his way. He looked at the direction it came from but no one was there and when he looked at the place where the suspicious man was he was gone as well. Naruto grinded his teeth and mumbled "Dammit."

In a place not too far from Naruto

The suspicious man was panting and he looked up to his savior. It was none other than Kakashi and the suspicious man turned back to his original from…Iruka.

Iruka "Thanks Kakashi…I thought I was a goner."

Kakashi eye-smiled and he said "No problem. It was a good idea to look over your fight with Naruto."

Iruka "Do you think he would have pulled the trigger?"

Kakashi's visible eye closed a bit and he said "If he really thought you were a threat…yes."

Iruka "Than I was lucky. I had less difficulty with the others."

Kakashi "That's because they followed normal genin education. You're forgetting that Naruto had a different kind of training and thinks different."

Iruka "Guess so."

Kakashi "So everyone has passed so far?"

Iruka nodded "They have although I thought that Ino would fail because she hardly had any interest in shinobi tactics during class."

Kakashi "That was then and this is now. Ino has grown a lot since she became a genuine genin. I suppose her teammates are driving her to do her best. Ten-ten really hates women who give konoichi a bad name and she doesn't want to disappoint Naruto."

Iruka "I see."

One week before the chunin exams

Naruto was lying on the couch. He had a hard training session behind him and after he took a shower he decided that it was time for a little R&R. Suddenly the doorbell rang and Kushina, who was in the kitchen, shouted "Naruto, could you open it please!"

Naruto took a deep sigh and stood up to open the door. He was very surprised when he saw it was Jiraiya. Naruto said "Jiraiya? Are you here for my mother?"

Jiraiya laughed "Normally you would think so but today I'm here for you. I promised I would supervise your training with the rasengan."

Naruto quirked his eyebrows and he said "Oh yeah I almost forgot. With all the training I've been doing I have been slacking off that technique."

Jiraiya "Don't worry about it. With my excellent supervision you will know that technique in a jiffy."

Naruto "We'll see. Just be careful about what you say…Vergil is here as well."

Jiraiya started to scratch the back of his head and he said "Oh yeah, I think I didn't leave a good expression last time."

Naruto laughed and he said "Don't worry about it…Vergil is kinda hard to understand but he isn't a bad guy. Follow me."

Jiraiya followed Naruto until they came into a large room that was covered with bricks and Naruto said "Here do we normally train if we don't want to train outside. It's soundproof so that the rest of the house won't be bothered by us."

Jiraiya smirked and said "Alright…then let's start the training!"

Four hours later

The brick room was a mess. Everywhere there were holes and spiral markings. It looked more like a warzone than a dojo. In the middle of the room was Naruto, who was panting pretty hard because of chakra exhaustion. A little bit away from him was Jiraiya who said "I'm amazed. It took you father years to complete that technique and you only took a little bit of time. You finally mastered the rasengan."

Naruto "Thanks. It was pretty hard but it's a pretty useful technique, but something feels…wrong about it."

Jiraiya "What do you mean?"

Naruto "It feels like it's a bit incomplete. Of course it's a strong technique and all but still…"

Jiraiya laughed and he said "You're just like your father. Your father actually invented the technique and tried to mix it with his nature element but it was too difficult but still it's considered as one of the strongest techniques that can compare with Kakashi's chidori."

Naruto was looking at his hands and he said "Hmm…perhaps I can try to complete it…but after the chunin exams."

Jiraiya looked dumbfounded and he asked "Why after the chunin exams?"

Naruto smirked "Because it will take time and who knows what comes out of it. I don't want to rely on a new technique during the chunin exams because I might mess up and waste valuable energy."

Jiraiya "Hmm….guess you're right." And he thought Man what a guy! Not only did he master the rasengan at such a young age…he also uses his brain and trust his own skills. He might be a decent ninja in the future.

A few days later

Naruto was walking in Konoha. He just came back from a training field and was on his way back home until he heard a loud noise from a child. He ran to the location and hid behind a wall to see what was going on.

He saw that some guy that he didn't know was picking on a kid and that Sakura tried to defend him. There was also a girl with the guy but it didn't seem that she wanted to have any part in this little argument. The guy was wearing some kind of black cat-like suit and had something wrapped in bandages on his back. Sakura was screaming against the guy.

She said "Leave the child alone you bully! He apologized and that should be enough. Pick up against someone your own size!"

Naruto thought She's going to get hurt by that guy if this keeps up…better step in.

The guy looked mad and he said "Fine…then I should take you on instead."

He cocked back his arm but suddenly he could feel that someone grabbed it and twisted it on his back and he could feel cold steel on his neck. Sakura looked relieved and she said "Naruto!"

The girl who was with the guy though That was fast. I didn't even see him approach. I better help Kankuro out of this situation. She started to move but was held back by Naruto's voice

Naruto said with a dark deep voice "Think about what you're going to do lady…I might get scared of your actions and might move my am in the wrong direction, slicing this guy's throat off."

And he turned to Kankuro "Listen punk…I don't know what turns you on but picking on children and girls is wrong. What's the matter with you? Can't you take on real men or isn't that enough of a 'kick' for you?" Suddenly Naruto turned his gaze to a place in a nearby tree and he said "What do you think?"

The girl and guy followed Naruto's gaze and they startled when they saw a guy with red hair and a big gorge on his back.

The guy with the black suit looked scared and said "G-Gaara…"

Gaara looked at the guy with a cold shine in his eyes and he said "Kankuro…apologize and back off. You're being a disgrace to our village."

Kankuro "B-But Gaara…"

Gaara interrupted him and said with a voice that was dripping of killing intent "Do it now…or else I'll kill you."

Kankuro started to sweat and said "I…I'm sorry."

Naruto released Kankuro because he could feel that he wouldn't try anything with that red head around. Gaara was looking at Naruto and thought This guy is dangerous. I didn't saw him approach and there is something about him that…isn't right.

In the meantime Naruto had his own thoughts about Gaara That guy has an eerie shine in his eyes. He has a totally different aura than these two and somehow…his aura seems familiar.

Naruto could hear Gaara speak "I'm sorry about the way my teammate acted against your fellow villagers."

Naruto smiled "It's alright. No one was hurt so no harm no foul."

Gaara gave a slight "Hmph" and he turned into sand and appeared right next to Kankuro and the girl. They turned around and wanted to move away but Naruto's voice stopped them "Say…you guys aren't from this village. Who are you people and what are you doing here? Is it for the chunin exams?"

Gaara turned around and said "Yes we are. These are my siblings Temari and Kankuro. My name is Gaara and we came from the village hidden in the sand. And now I would like to know your name."

Naruto "My name is Naruto Uzumaki. You might see me again during the chunin exams."

Gaara "We'll see." And he turned around and moved along.

Sakura said "What a creep. By the way thanks Naruto…if you haven't showed up…"

Naruto "Don't mention it. But if I may give you one piece of advice…"

Sakura looked interested and Naruto continued "Stop with spying on me and trying to figure out my past."

Sakura looked shocked. Since the moment she saw that people were looking at Naruto with glares filled with hate she started to get interested why it was. She has been trying to unravel the secret with any means necessary. She tried to ask the people directly but she got no answer. She tried Ino and Ten-ten but they were just as silent as the villagers and they said with a smile "You should ask him yourself." She even tried to ask Sasuke but he didn't let anything out either.

Sakura said "H-how did you know…?"

Naruto "I don't need sensory skills to discover that you were spying on me. My past is my own and so is the burden of it so just let it be."

Sakura "What past? What burden?"

Naruto smirked "Become a chunin and you might find out."

And he walked away.

The day of the chunin exams!

Naruto and Ten-ten were waiting for Ino to show up right in front of the building where they should register. Suddenly they saw Sasuke's group coming.

Sasuke put up his hand and he said "Hey Naruto, Ten-ten, what's up?"

Naruto "Hey Sasuke. Not much unfortunately. We're waiting for Ino."

Sasuke turned around and said to his group "Why don't you guys go on…I'll join you shortly."

Kiba shrugged and mumbled "Fine." And the group moved on.

Ten-ten said with a surprised voice "You're not going with them?"

Sasuke "I'll join with them later. Kiba is getting on my nerves more and more…bragging about his skills and getting more annoying by the day."

Naruto seemed to think and he said "That attitude reminds me of someone…I can't quite remember his name…S…Sas…oh yeah Sasuke Uchiha."

Sasuke growled "Very funny. By the way where is your little girlfriend? Isn't she here to cheer you on?"

Naruto smiled "Nope…you only get in here if you're going to participate in the chunin exams."

Sasuke nodded and suddenly Ino arrived and she said "Hey Naruto, Ten-ten. Hi Sasuke. Sorry I'm late but needed some extra things."

Naruto nodded and Ino said "Are you waiting for your team as well Sasuke?"

Sasuke "No. I send them ahead and I'll join them later. It isn't going too well among us."

Ino nodded "Must be tough."

Naruto "It will work out. Shall we go?"

The other three people nodded and went in the building. Naruto said "Hey Ino…we're supposed to go to the third floor right?"

Ino nodded and said "Yes…the place where we are now."

Naruto started to shake his head "Count slower babe. This is only the second floor. I suspect they performed a genjutsu to separate the groups."

Sasuke "Then let's walk up."

Suddenly they heard some commotion and the group decided to check it out. They saw that some guy with a bowl cut and extremely big eyebrows was being pushed back by some bullies.

One of those guys said "There is no place for wimps in the chunin exams. Just go home before you get yourself killed."

Sasuke stepped forward and said "Hey just leave them alone bully. What gives you the right to harass people like that?"

The guy looked mad and said "You want to get a piece of me punk?"

Sasuke smirked "Bring it on loser!"

They both started with a ferocious kick but before they connected someone intervened and blocked their kicks with just his arms. It was the same guy who was being pushed around by the bullies.

Naruto thought So those guys put on quite a show.

In the meantime the two bullies disappeared in a puff of smoke and the genjutsu disappeared. A guy with white eyes and long hair tied together in a tail stepped forward and said to Sasuke "Hey, who are you? I wish to know."

Sasuke smirked and said "Didn't anyone tell you it's impolite to ask someone's name before you say your own?"

The guy looked a bit mad. Apparently he isn't used that people talked back to him, but suddenly he started to laugh and turned to another guy "Hey Sai you hear that? He's talking about etiquette."

The guy that was called Sai said "He is right you know. Always be polite Neji."

Neji sighed and said "Alright my name is Neji Hyuuga. Now what's your name?"

Sasuke "Sasuke Uchiha." And he walked away together with Naruto, Ten-ten and Ino. The guy with the big eyebrows said "Neji, Sai, move on ahead. I'll be joining you shortly."

Neji "What are you going to do?"

The guy said "I just want to figure something out."

With Naruto, Ino, Ten-ten and Sasuke

Naruto and the rest were walking in a great hall. From this point on it shouldn't take long before they would reach the place they should be. Suddenly they heard a voice "Wait a second!"

Everyone turned around and on the balcony of the hall they saw the guy with the green jumpsuit and the fuzzy brows. Naruto said "What do you want?"

The guy jumped down and said "My name is Rock Lee. You said that it isn't polite to ask for someone's name before you give your own isn't that right Sasuke Uchiha?"

Sasuke "We're busy. We want to go to the classroom with the other chunin exam candidates so tell us what you want."

Rock Lee "I want a fight. I want to know how it is to fight a genius."

Sasuke "I'm no genius and I don't have the desire to fight you. Save your energy for the chunin exams."

Rock Lee got into a fighting position and said "I will fight you, one way or another."

Naruto sighed and said "Just do it Sasuke. This guy has a thick skull and it seems we can't go on except if you fight him."

Sasuke nodded "It seems so."

Naruto "Just be careful…I don't trust this guy."

Sasuke nodded and got into a fighting position "Alright…here I come." And he rushed to Rock Lee. Lee was barely able to dodge a kick from Sasuke and he countered immediately with high speed. Sasuke was barely able to raise his arms up in defense but the sheer force of the kick send him flying.

Sasuke landed on his feet and thought That was quite a kick. Better use my sharingan just in case.

Sasuke activated his sharingan and Lee said "Ah the sharingan, one of the reasons why people have such high hopes for you."

Sasuke "It's just a tool that is just as strong as it's wielder. I don't even get close to my older brother when it comes to skill."

Rock Lee looked surprised but then smiled "I'm surprised. Most people told me you were arrogant but on the contrary…you're very modest."

Sasuke smirked and said "Perhaps but shall we finish this fight before we miss the chunin exams." And Sasuke rushed at Lee again. Lee tried to attack Sasuke from a blind spot but with a sharingan there are almost no blind spots so Sasuke was able to block the attack and caught Lee's leg. Sasuke kicked Lee's other leg beneath him and with momentum he threw Lee up in the air.

Sasuke wanted to follow up and jumped after Lee, but Lee turned around and kicked Sasuke away and suddenly Lee was flying underneath Sasuke.

Sasuke's eyes widened and he said "Oh oh…this means trouble."

Lee said "Good eye. Now to finish this fight." And his bandages came loose.

Naruto was looking at the scene and thought This is dangerous! I better step in! And he got his gun and shot at a loose bandage to pin it to the wall. Much to his surprise the other bandage was pinned to the wall as well but this time with a kunai.

Naruto looked at the direction where the kunai came from and looked surprised when he saw a turtle. Lee came down and saw the turtle as well and got a scared look on his face.

Sasuke landed on his feet as well and said "Thanks Naruto."

Naruto "No prob."

He slowly walked to the turtle and the turtle started to speak! It said "Lee…you know that that technique is forbidden!"

Lee looked even more scared and said "S..sorry sensei but I was so caught up in the fight and…"

While Lee continued with trying to justify his actions to a TURTLE Naruto thought The guy is scared out of his mind by that turtle! I'm done thinking…this is the strangest thing I've ever seen!

The turtle suddenly screamed "ENOUGH OF YOUR EXCUSES! Be ready to face the consequences of your actions! Come out Gai sensei!"

Suddenly a puff of smoke appeared and when the smoke cleared a guy that looked a lot like Lee came out and said "He you boys and girls, how is it shaking, is everyone okay?"

Everybody freaked out by the guy and Naruto said with a loud laugh "My Kami! This is hilarious! Look at fuzzy brow and super fuzzy brow! What are you two hiding in there? Ninja tools?"

Lee looked mad and said "Don't make fun of Gai sensei! He's the greatest man ever alive!"

Gai looked calmer and said "Calm down Lee. Words don't hurt." And he looked Lee straight in the eye "Now Lee, you know what I told you about using that technique. It's dangerous and should be only used in dangerous situations…be ready for the punishment." And Gai cocked his arm back and hit Lee straight and face and screamed "YOU FOOL!"

Everybody freaked out except Naruto who thought with a smile Nice right hook!

Gai kneeled down next to Lee and said "I'm sorry Lee but you have to understand the consequences of your actions."

Lee had tears in his eyes and said "I'm sorry…Gai sensei."

Gai got tears in his eyes as well and said "Oh Lee."

Lee "GAI SENSEI"

And they called out each other's names and fell into a hug and somehow the background changed into a beach and the waves hit the branding.

Sasuke thought That's…really gay.

Ino Gross!

Ten-ten This is wrong on so many levels!

Naruto shuddert and thought Alright…men…hugs…crying…what's wrong with this picture? Everything! Why isn't Vergil here to make a smart comment?

The two creepy clones broke up the hug. Gai said "Now for the rest of your punishment. You must run 100 laps around the building."

Suddenly the background changed back into the beach with a setting sun and Gai said "Now run Lee…run like the wind…but don't mess up your hair." And Gai smiled and his teeth were shining.

Lee rubbed his tears away and smiled as well and his teeth had the same sparkle as his sensei.

Naruto said "Now that that's all over I suggest we go to the classroom…before I lose my sanity."

Everyone turned around but they heard Gai's voice "Hey wait a moment." The group stopped and turned around and Naruto said "What is it?"

Gai "You people are Kakashi's team right?"

Naruto "Yeah so? You know him?"

Gai started to laugh "You ask if I know him? Let's just say Kakashi and I are rivals until the end of time."

Ino's face blanked out and she said "Yeah…sure. You're obviously his counterpart…Kakashi is strong, calm and looks pretty cute for an older guy while you…" she looked at Gai and started to shudder.

Gai took Ino's comments with nothing more than a laugh and suddenly he disappeared and appeared behind the group. Sasuke said "S…so fast. He's even faster than Kakashi!"

Gai smirked "Not only faster but stronger too…"

Sasuke started to shake her head "I'm not talking about you…I'm talking about Naruto!"

Gai looked surprised and looked behind him where he saw Naruto with a big grin on his face. Naruto said "You're pretty fast but I wonder if you can beat Kakashi if he's going full at it."

Gai looked surprised and said "So you're Naruto. It's nice to meet you." And he looked at the back of Naruto and saw Repent and he said "Nice sword but it is pretty big isn't it? Isn't it hard to move fast while you wield it?"

Naruto smirked "It depends how much practice and skill you have with it. I barely feel the weight."

Gai laughed "Guess you're right. Perhaps I will see you at the chunin exams…if you can get past the written test."

Naruto smiled "Perhaps. Come on guys…let's go." And the group walked away. While they were walking away Gai called Lee to him.

Lee "What is it Gai sensei?"

Gai "I want you to keep clear of Naruto."

Lee "B-but why!"

Gai looked seriously at the direction the group left and he said "That Naruto is…strange. I feel that something is different with him…he's dangerous. Promise me you won't take him on until the time is right."

Lee sighed and with a disappointed tone in his voice he said "Fine."

With Naruto and the others

They were finally at the classroom. It took longer than they thought thanks to Lee. Much to their surprise they could see that Kakashi and Itachi were waiting for them.

Kakashi said "You guys are late."

Naruto smirked "Now you know how it feels like."

Itachi "Why are you guys so late?"

Naruto "Some guy delayed us. So why are you two here?"

Kakashi "We just wanted to see if you're all here. If someone would have quit we weren't allowed to let you pass."

Sasuke "And what about my group?"

Itachi "They explained the situation and we gave them the credit of the doubt. They are already inside. You should join them as well."

Naruto "Good idea…I've been looking forward to this."

Naruto and the others walked inside and they saw a lot of people. Some of them they knew while others were complete strangers. Naruto saw that Gaara and just for a moment Gaara stared at him with an icy glare. Then he looked in front of him again and a faint smile appeared on Naruto's face.

Suddenly Naruto cramped up when he heard a high shriek "Ah Sasuke there you are!"

It was none other than Sakura, who tried a desperate attempt to hug Sasuke but he simply stepped aside. Sakura looked a bit disappointed and said "Where were you and why is your face dirty?"

Sasuke "An annoying guy wanted to 'test' me, that's all."

Sakura "So you destroyed that guy?"

Sasuke started to shake his head "Not quite…the battle was stopped by two people before we came to a closure but I was on the losing side. Where are Hinata and Kiba?"

Sakura "They're waiting over there. Kiba is annoyed because it took you so long to get here and Hinata…is simply Hinata."

Sasuke threw his head in his neck and said "Hmph." Then he turned to Naruto and asked "So…what do you think of the competition?"

Before Naruto could answer someone else came into the conversation. He had white hair that was tied in a tail at the end. He was wearing glasses. For the rest there wasn't anything special about him.

He said "So you guys are interested in the competition?"

Sasuke "Perhaps. And who are you?"

The guy smiled and said "How rude of me. My name is Kabuto Yakushi. I've done this exam a couple of times and I had enough time to gather enough information about the competition so if you're seeking answers, I'm the guy you should be."

Naruto looked at him and thought I don't trust him for one bit. It's like I'm looking at a snake.

Anyway Naruto smiled and said "Well…I'm interested in a guy named Gaara from the sand."

Kabuto nodded and got some cards from his pouch. Sakura asked "What's that?"

Kabuto "These are ninja cards. I store the information I have in these little cards and they only become visible when I run my chakra through them. Now let's see…ah here he is, Gaara from the sand."

Naruto was looking at the card and said "Most of his attributes are blank…but he did a lot of missions and even a B-ranked mission…returning from it without a scratch."

Kabuto turned to Sasuke and asked "What's your name?"

Sasuke "Sasuke Uchiha."

Kabuto looked surprised and said "One of the two survivors of the Uchiha clan? Well let's see. You're currently in a team with Kiba Inuzuka, Sakura Haruno and Hinata Hyuuga and Kurenai Yuuhi is your squad leader."

Sasuke "Tsk…that's correct. Let me see the card of Naruto Uzumaki."

Kabuto was looking and soon he found the card he was searching for but when he ran his chakra through it he said "Hmm…that's weird."

Sasuke "What's the matter?"

Kabuto "I only get his team members and his squad leaders but the rest is blank…there is no information available."

Sasuke growled and muttered "Dammit."

Naruto laughed and slapped Sasuke on the shoulder "Too bad man…better luck next time."

Suddenly three people walked towards Kabuto and one of them said "Hey…are you the guy who are giving people information about the competition?"

Kabuto smiled and said "Yes, that's me. Do you want some information?"

One of them said "No. It's pathetic to do that kind of thing and I believe you deserve something extra for the things you are doing." And while the guy was speaking he cocked back his arm and punched towards Kabuto, who cleverly dodged the attack. But something strange happened! Although Kabuto avoided the punch his glasses seemed to break and he looked like he was getting sick.

The guy wanted to attack again but he suddenly stopped when he looked in Kabuto's eyes. Thankfully his attention was drawn away from Kabuto when the door opened. They saw a guy with a long blue coat and silver hair that was slicked back. Naruto saw him and thought Vergil?

Vergil "Alright people, shut up and sit down. I will be the proctor for the written test. The original proctor had a…" and while he stopped an evil grin covered his face "unfortunate accident."

Everyone sat down and Vergil continued "First a few basic rules. One; the entire time you are here you keep your mouth closed. If you open it without permission you WILL be stabbed. Two; if you make any sudden movements that doesn't belong here…you WILL be stabbed. Three, and this is the most important rule; I won't answer questions, if you have a question put your hand up so I can stab right through it…am I clear?"

Everyone nodded while some of the people paled. Vergil nodded "Alright. On the sides of the classroom you see a few observers. If they see you cheating you and your team are out. This part of the exam will consist of a written test with 9 questions. I will…ehm…sorry I MUST ask the tenth question personally. Now begin and remember the rules…although…" and while Vergil paused the evil grin appeared on his face once again "I wouldn't mind it if someone broke one of them."

The papers were given to the participants by the observers. When everyone had his exam Vergil said "And begin…now."

Naruto was looking at the exam paper and thought This test is strange…so many hard questions and most of them can't be answered by regular genin. It's like they want us to cheat. And Naruto let out a big sigh and thought to himself Can't use transformed shadow clones because of the smoke so I guess I have no other choice than to ask Ino for answers…this is really annoying.

Naruto reached out his mind to Ino's and he said with his mind Ino…this is Naruto. Don't let anyone notice anything. I'm talking to you with my mind.

Ino looked a bit shocked and thought Naruto? Since when can you do these kinds of things?

Naruto I picked them up from someone. Did you use your mind possessing jutsu to find out some answers?

Ino Actually I did. I noticed that someone was writing like crazy and I used my jutsu to take a peek at his test…why?

Naruto Well the answers doesn't matter anyway because the main cause of this test is to find out if we have the skills to extract information from others without being seen. But still….leaving an empty paper wouldn't give such a good impression.

Ino smiled So you want the answers?

Naruto That the big idea.

Ino gave him the answers and Naruto quickly filled in his test.

It took fifteen minutes after that before everyone else was done. Quite a lot failed but most people that Naruto knew passed this part of the test…the only thing that remained was the tenth question.

Vergil said "Quite a lot remained. Now this will be the tenth question. Think about it before you will answer it. If you get it wrong you will remain a genin for the rest of your miserable life. A whole life as a loser. If you decide to fail now your teammates will also fail but you'll have another chance next year. So choose now."

One of the students raised his hands and said "That isn't fair!" suddenly he cried out in pain when one of Vergil ethereal swords went right through his hand and Vergil said "You forgot the third rule and if you don't like it then quit. No one is stopping you. If you decide to stop raise your hand…you have permission."

Vergil stopped talking and looked around. Slowly but surely some people raised their hands to quit, sometimes deserving angry glares from their teammates. At one point it looked like Sakura wanted to stop and slowly her hand was going up. Suddenly Kiba slammed his hand on the desk and yelled "There is no way we're gonna quit now. We've come this far and I don't want to wait another year!"

Vergil looked around and saw determined faces everywhere. Vergil glared at Kiba and said "You broke a rule…you talked before I gave permission." Kiba looked scared because he thought Vergil was going to stab him but Vergil smirked and said "Luckily for you…I'm not the proctor anymore…you all passed the tenth question."

Sakura "But you didn't asked a question!"

Naruto "Actually…he did. He asked us if we wanted to quit or to continue. Those who quit fail automatically and those who stay pass. Easy isn't it?"

Vergil nodded "That is correct. Now for the second part of the exam…" and while he was speaking he was interrupted when someone jumped through the window. It was a young adult woman who was wearing a brown coat with a very short skirt. She was holding a flag that said "Proctor #2…Anko Mitarashi."

Vergil quirked one eyebrow and said "That's something you don't see every day."

Anko looked at Vergil and said "Who are you and where is Ibiki?"

Vergil "He was unable to come…so I stepped in."

Anko looked at the class and said "Quite a lot remained…with Ibiki a lot more would've quit."

Vergil shrugged "We have a group with spunk. By the way I have to give you this note from the Hokage." And he gave Anko a note. When she read it a big, evil grin covered her face and she said with a loud voice "Alright come on you maggots. Follow me for the second part of the exam…and don't think it will be easier…it will cut the remaining groups in half!"

She started to walk and everyone followed. Anko turned around and said to Vergil "Do you mind to tag along?"

Vergil shrugged and followed the group. While they were walking Anko asked "So who are you? You're not a ninja…that's for sure."

Vergil "Demon hunter."

Anko "I see. I heard that some demon hunters joined our village recently."

Vergil looked in front of him again and said "Yes, that's right."

Anko seemed to think and said "I saw one of them leave the village recently…some blond woman covered in leather."

Vergil glared at Anko and said "Yes…a friend of my brother."

Anko "So you have a brother."

Vergil nodded "A twin brother to be precise."

Anko smirked "I see."

Vergil looked at Anko and thought I don't like that smirk at all.

Finally the group arrived at the place they needed to be. It was a forest area that was surrounded by gates and Anko said "Welcome maggots to training area 44, also called the forest of death!"

She looked around and said "This is where the second part of the exam will take place. The next couple of days this will be your home sweet home. Danger is lurking in every corner, from either the competition or the creatures that lurk in the forest. If you don't pay attention or are injured your chances of survival are minimal."

A few people pales and Anko smiled "This year things will be slightly different. I just received a letter remember! It says that the teams will be shuffled! This will make things extra hard because now you can't rely on formed tactics or your teammates."

Ino looked shocked and cried out "That isn't fair!"

Vergil smirked and said "Life isn't fair…deal with it…it only makes you stronger."

Anko "Alright, before we begin you people must sign these papers."

Ten-ten "What for?"

Anko shrugged and said "Just that the village of Konoha isn't responsible for any case of injury or demise that may…or will occur during the chunin exams."

She gave everyone the papers and when she got them back Anko said "Alright, now I will throw all the papers with your name on it in the box and I point out someone who will draw a piece of paper. If a team is full and someone draws a name from that team you may tear the paper up and get another one. This procedure will continue until everyone is in a team."

She looked around and said "Alright…we will start with the fat one." And Anko pointed her finger at Choji. He looked mad and looked like he wanted to start something but somehow he managed to control himself. He got a paper and while he was getting it he said "I'm not fat…I'm chubby."

Anko said with an evil grin "Whatever you say kid."

Choji had a paper and showed it to Anko, who said "Ino Yamanaka."

Ino let out a scream and thought Oh great I'm with the pig of the genin group.

Anko looked around and pointed to Kankuro. He slowly walked towards the box and eventually got a piece of paper. He said "Sakura Haruno."

Anko called out the name and Sakura came forth and Kankuro sighed and said "No…not you."

Anko looked around the group and pointed to a grass ninja who looked very creepy "You're turn."

The grass ninja smiled confidently and reached for a paper. The ninja looked at it and said "That's convenient…I drew my teammate."

Anko looked around and pointed straight at Naruto "Alright…you with the bored look on his face. Your turn."

Naruto smirked and reached for a paper. When he read it he looked surprised. He showed the paper to Anko who said "Gaara of the desert."

Temari, who was standing next to Gaara, looked scared and whispered something in Gaara's ear but she quickly stepped back when Gaara gave her a dangerous glare. He slowly walked to Naruto and stood next to him, with his arms crossed.

Anko looked around "You with the buns…draw a piece of paper."

Ten-ten looked hesitant and reached out for a piece of paper and said "I drew Choji Akimichi."

Ino let out a small cheer and gave Ten-ten a high five. Anko pointed to another ninja "You with the ponytail…you're turn."

The name of the guy was Shikamaru Nara, the so called lazy bum of the class. He yawned and slowly walked to the box and said "Kiba Inuzuka."

Anko looked around and pointed at Sasuke "You…with the duck-butt haircut. You may draw."

Sasuke walked to the box and drew a card. A big smile appeared on his face and said "Naruto Uzumaki."

Anko let people draw until everyone was in a team, but one remained, Hinata Hyuuga. Anko thought That's strange…I missed one. She looks quite shy on top of that. Where shall I place her…I think a strong group. That team with that red head, that Uchiha kid and that blond guy looks quite strong.

Anko said "You there…join that team!." And she pointed at Naruto's team. Anko said "Alright, these are the teams;

Team 1: Choji Akimichi, Ino Yamanaka and Ten-ten

Team 2: Kankuro of the desert, Sakura Haruno and Shino Aburame."

Team 3: Strangely enough the original grass ninja group."

Team 4: Naruto Uzumaki, Gaara of the desert, Sasuke Uchiha and Hinata Hyuuga."

Team 5: Shikamaru Nara, Kiba Inuzuka and Rock Lee."

Team 6: "Just as strange as group three, the entire original sound ninja group."

Team 7: Neji Hyuuga, Temari of the desert and Katara (Hidden mist ninja)"

Team 8: Sai, Kabuto Yakushi and Ameke Kah (Another hidden mist ninja)"

Anko called out all the other teams and then she said "Alright you maggots have a 30 minute break. After that it's show time."

Naruto shrugged and walked to a tree followed by Sasuke. Naruto was leaning on the tree and Sasuke asked "So Naruto…you want to form a strategy for the exams?"

Naruto looked bored and said "No…that wouldn't be of any use."

Sasuke "Why not?"

Naruto "Our new partner doesn't look like a team player…I think he likes to rush into situations and destroy everything on his path. Let's just make this quick so that there wouldn't be much casualties."

Suddenly Hinata joined Sasuke and Naruto she bowed and said "I…I guess y…you two are my n-new t-teammates. I-it's nice t-t-to meet you."

Naruto smiled "Hinata isn't it?"

Hinata "Y-yes."

Naruto "You don't have to be so shy around us. We're not going to bite. If we did we will be disqualified because the entire team has to reach the tower in the middle."

Hinata looked startled "S-sure."

Naruto let out a huge sigh and thought What am I going to do? I have Sasuke, one creepy guy who looks instable and a very shy girl in my team. The only one I can count on at the moment is Sasuke…what a drag.

Suddenly Anko stood up and said "Okay maggots…break is over! Gather in front of me."

Everyone gathered and Anko said "Alright, one person of a group goes into this tent and receives a scroll. There are two kinds of scrolls; a heaven scroll and an earth scroll. The person will receive one of these scrolls. Your objective is to gather a heaven AND an earth scroll by fighting for it and when you have it you must go to the tower in the middle. If you succeed you passed the second part of the test. If you don't make it within the time limit you fail. If your team isn't complete you fail. If you open the scroll before you are in the tower you will fail painfully. Am I clear!"

Everyone nodded and one person per team gathered in a straight line before the tent and every team got a scroll. When everyone had one Anko said "Alright…you will go to a designated gate and wait for my signal to start."

Every team got to hear to which gate they should and they were waiting for Anko's signal. Some were nervous while others were excited. Finally they could hear Anko's voice "Alright maggots…GO!"

The gate opened for Sasuke, Naruto, Gaara and Hinata and they rushed right through it. Soon they were jumping across branches and Sasuke said "Any idea how we are going to handle this guys?"

Gaara looked dangerously at Sasuke and said "It's simple; we're going to kill the first group we find and take their scroll. If it isn't the scroll we need we kill another group."

Sasuke glared at Gaara "Tough guy huh? This isn't going to be a walk in the park and…" Sasuke was interrupted by Naruto when he saw that Gaara gave Sasuke a very dangerous glare with the desire to kill in it.

Naruto said "Although I don't agree with the killing part, Gaara is right. In order to pass the second part of the exam we have to eliminate a group. And as for you Gaara…chill down a bit. Although you and I have experience with killing, the others don't have that experience…yet."

Gaara looked in front of him and with a soft voice, that was dripping with killing intent he said "Just don't get in my way when we fight…or else I'll kill you."

Naruto was glaring dangerously at Gaara and said "I know you're strong and I know what you are. Just control your impulses and use it for a time when you need it."

Gaara looked just as dangerous as Naruto and said "Shut up. You don't know anything about me."

Naruto smiled and closed his eyes "Maybe not. I can imagine what you have been through. We are more alike than you might think." And when Naruto opened his eyes Gaara clearly saw two red eyes with slit pupils.

Gaara seemed to remain calm although he startled a bit inside. He kept silent and looked in front of him while the group continued their way.

It didn't take them long to find a group of genin and they were hiding in the leafs of a big tree near the group. Hinata whispered "What n-n-now? D-do we take them h-head on o-or do we s-set up a-a trap?"

Naruto started to shake his head "Hinata…you have the byakugan right?"

Hinata nodded and Naruto said "Scan the area. Sasuke…activate your sharingan and look if we're dealing with the real ones or with clones."

Sasuke nodded and Hinata activated her byakugan while Sasuke activated his sharingan. Hinata said "I-I see three other people n-nearby."

Naruto nodded and he turned to Sasuke. Sasuke said "Those guys are real. So what do you think Naruto?"

Naruto "I wonder why that other group hasn't attacked yet. Are those two groups working together or is the other group waiting for an opportune moment?"

Gaara looked like he was freaking out and he said "I don't care…let's just kill them all!"

Naruto glared at Gaara "Gaara…calm down. Sometimes it's better to take your time to make victory so much better. If we rush in now we have to fight 6 people instead of 3 and I don't know about you but we have two other teammates to watch out for and if one of them is hurt or even killed we fail automatically."

Gaara "Tch fine…than do what you want."

Naruto "Okay…Sasuke, what do you think?"

Sasuke "I think we can take them although I would say that we should leave Hinata here so that she can observe the battle with her Byakugan and warn us if something goes wrong."

Naruto nodded "That seems the perfect thing to do. What do you think about that Hinata?"

Hinata nodded "T-that's f-f-fine by me."

Naruto "Alright. Let's get this show on the road and please try to work together."

The three men disappeared while Hinata was looking at the battlefield with her Byakugan.

With the three genin

The three genin were waiting for quite some time. They were waiting for a group foolish enough to attack them and one of them said "I'm bored. How long do we have to wait until someone attacks us?"

The other one who looked like an authority figure said "Just calm down. Someone will show up eventually and when they do…" he didn't finish his sentence but started to chuckle evilly.

The other one said "And will the other group really help us with obtaining our scroll?"

The authority figure said "I'm sure of it. We have a good deal and both sides gain something and two groups are stronger than one."

One of his teammates said "Hmm…I wonder if we're going to make it. Don't forget that Konoha has a skillful rookie group with great potential and don't forget about that creepy guy with the red hair…I wouldn't want to face him, even if we have an army."

The leader smirked and said "What's the matter…are you scared?"

The teammate started to shake his head and he said "No…I'm cautious, something that you two should be as well. There was something about that guy that freaked me out. The look he had in his eyes was something that doesn't belong to mere genin."

The other teammate said "The look in his eyes?"

The other teammate smirked and said "Yes. It's something only people with more than 2 brain cells can explain. I looked in that guys eyes and saw the desire to kill…and not only that…it was like something…inhuman was in there…like I wasn't looking in the eyes of a man but a monster."

Suddenly the group heard a soft voice saying "You should listen to your teammate. It seems he's the only one with a functional brain."

The group quickly turned around and saw Gaara, Sasuke and Naruto. The guy who was talking about Gaara startled and said "Damn…when you speak of the devil…"

Naruto chuckled "Haha, my current teammate was right…he IS the only one with a functional brain."

The leader was looking at the group and suddenly he startled and said "T..that's…Sasuke UCHIHA!"

Sasuke smirked "That's right. I hope you guys are ready for a beating you won't forget."

The leader recovered himself and said "You think so huh! But you guys are the ones who will receive a beating! You fell right into our trap!"

Naruto "Really? You mean those three idiots who are hiding behind the bushes? Sorry…but they won't be able to help you guys."

The three genin looked behind them when they heard something in the bushes and they saw their 'backup', being held up by sand and their mouths were covered as well." Gaara's palm closed and the creepy sound of bones breaking was heard and the genin fell down, screaming because of the pain.

The genin got a determined look on their faces and charged at Naruto and the rest of the group. The leader threw a kunai towards Naruto and jumped up high. Naruto smirked and the kunai hit him head on. The leader of the genin smirked but his smirk turned into a surprised face when he saw that Naruto went up in smoke.

The leader thought Shadow clone jutsu! Where is the real one?

As if Naruto heard his thoughts he said "I'm here you asshole."

The leader startled big time and in the corner of his eye he saw Naruto's fist rushing towards his head and then everything went black.

Sasuke was fighting one of the other genin but that one wasn't strong and it didn't take long before Sasuke took him out.

Gaara was fighting the one that was talking about him. The genin made some water clones and surrounded Gaara. They all threw kunai at the same time but Gaara made a shield made out of sand that surrounded his entire body. With the sand Gaara threw the kunai back and almost all the water clones were destroyed.

The genin jumped back and seemed to think. An evil grin appeared on his face and he made another bunch of water clones. They repeated the same action and Gaara surrounded himself once again with sand and threw the kunai back, but that was the action the genin was counting on. He quickly got a special kunai with an explosive tag out of his pouch and threw it at Gaara with high speeds. Gaara looked surprised because his he could clearly see that his sand wasn't going to make it in time. It looked inevitable that Gaara would be hit by the special kunai but against all odds Naruto was faster and pushed Gaara out of the way and Naruto himself was barely able to dodge the kunai itself.

The genin thought he eliminated both of the ninja and smirked evilly but that smirk suddenly stopped when he received a vicious blow in the neck by Sasuke.

Gaara slowly got up and thought Naruto saved me! No one has ever done that for me!

He looked at Naruto direction and startled when he saw blood coming from Naruto's arm. Sasuke asked "Naruto, are you okay?"

Naruto nodded while he was holding his arm "Yes, it's only a flesh wound. It looks worse than it is."

Hinata quickly joined them and saw Naruto's wound. She reached into her pouch and got a jar and she said "R-r-rub this o-on the w-wound. I-it l-lets you heal q-quicker."

Naruto nodded and with a smile he said "Thanks Hinata." And then he turned to Gaara "Are you okay Gaara?"

Gaara simply nodded and said "Yes."

Sasuke walked past everybody and searched them for the scroll. The first one was an earth scroll, what was useless because they had an earth scroll. The other one had a heaven scroll and Sasuke let out a sigh of relief.

Naruto said "Alright, we have the scrolls that we need." And he looked up and said "It will be dark soon. Let's find a camp for the night and start fresh tomorrow."

Everyone nodded. It's better to travel by day when you are in an unknown territory so that you won't fall into an ambush. Soon they were travelling between branches. Hinata and Sasuke were travelling in the front because of their sharingan and byakugan. Gaara and Naruto were travelling behind Sasuke and Hinata. Naruto was surprised when Gaara said "Naruto…"

Naruto "Yes?"

Gaara "Why did you save me even though you know you would be hurt?"

Naruto smiled "We're teammates in this part of the exam and you were in danger and on top of that…we are connected."

Gaara "What do you mean?"

Naruto "Just like you I carry something inside my body what people fear."

Gaara looked surprised and asked "How did you know?"

Naruto "It takes one to know one. I could feel it immediately and even more…I could see it in your eyes. Although you have an icy glare most of the time I can still see your pain…the pain of being alone. That pain made you the person you are today."

Gaara glared at Naruto and Naruto smiled when he said "I saw how your siblings were looking at you. They are scared of you but I find it hard to believe that the reason is the thing you have inside of you…I think you disconnected yourself from everyone and only know the thrill of the kill, to prove your existence."

Gaara "And what about you? What did it make you?"

Naruto "Unlike you I was taken away by someone. You are fighting against the loneliness much longer than me. Although the villagers still look at me like I am a monster, I found my own way to deal with it. Although perhaps I can give you one piece of advice…try to live with other people. It's a lot harder than killing but in the long run it's better than the road you are one now and perhaps…in the future you have people you can call friends."

Gaara remained silent and looked in front of him. He certainly got something to think about.

Finally the group found a good place to stay. They decided that one person keeps watch at all times. They were sitting there and Hinata suddenly said "Naruto…your arm…"

Naruto "What about it?"

Hinata "I-t's already h-healed!"

Naruto smirked "I'm a quick healer…perhaps it was your ointment."

Hinata looked suspiciously at Naruto and said "P-perhaps."

Naruto decided to take the first watch so that he can sleep the rest of the night because who knows what will happen tomorrow…

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Mnarutodbz "Well that was another chapter and I hope it fulfilled everyone's expectations."

Dante "Where am I! Why do Vergil get a big part in this chapter and I didn't!"

Mnarutodbz "Because you're a lazy bastard most of the time!"

Dante growled while Vergil burst out in laughter. Dante suddenly seemed to get an idea and said "You're laughing now but who knows what will happen to you when Trish returns…who knows what Mnarutodbz has planned for you."

Vergil suddenly stopped laughing and glared at Mnarutodbz, who started to sweat immediately "Don't even think about it Vergil…I'm the writer remember?"

Vergil kept on glaring and with a dangerous voice he said "How can you write when I cut off your hands."

Mnarutodbz looked startled and said "Hold that thought for a moment…" and Mnarutodbz turns to the reader "Anyway keep on the reviews and until next time."