Author's Note: I got my first reviews, yay!

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Ehm, sorry. Couldn't stop myself. It seems I need to clear up a few things. First of all, Naruto in this story is 15 years old and still in the Academy. I always thought 12 was not the right age for a ninja. Especially if I am about to give the said ninja a harem. And I am not going to give a list of people in the harem because it actually plays an important role in the story. I also have one person wondering how Naruto managed to get a restaurant to serve him. Well, that will be explained in a bit in the story.

So here we go.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or High School DxD

Chapter 3: Graduation

"Hello." talking

'Hello.' thinking

"Hello." Kyuubi talking

'Hello.' Kyuubi thinking

*Knock* Sound effects

"Bunshin no Jutsu" Jutsu

1 year later, the Academy

It was the day of the graduation. All students were currently sitting at their bench, chatting away while waiting for the exam to begin. In front of them, one Umino Iruka was sitting at the teacher's table. Behind him, his assistant Mizuki was standing.

'This year's batch is a mixed one.' thought Iruka. 'We have pretty good potentials in the Uchiha and Hyuuga. There is also the Aburame, who is following behind. The Yamanaka, Akimichi and Nara are pretty much what I thought they would be; no surprises there. Then there is the Inazuka and Haruno, who excels in either strength or intelligence, and completely lacking in the other department. Then there is Naruto. He has been a mystery. He has been failing all the subjects. But there are times, when it seems that he knows a lot more than he lets on. It seems as if his control slips, and his real talent surfaces.'

"Alright students, it's time to start the exam." Iruka announced. "Collect your exam papers from the desk before going back to your seat."

There was a bit of jostling as the students took their exam papers before getting to there seats.

"Alright, you have two hours to answer all the questions. Begin."

'Tch. A written exam. Since this is graduation exam, I actually have to pass it. I suppose I should answer enough for passing. That should be enough. I wouldn't usually even write, but whatever helps stop mom being troublesome I guess.' was the thoughts of one lazy Nara.

'Hell yeah. I am going to ace this test. Then I am going to become a ninja and leave Ino-pig behind. Then I will be in the same team as Sasuke-kun, and then Sasuke-kun will marry me and we will do….' one pink haired girl was having a hard time concentrating on the test itself.

'Why does a ninja have to give a written test anyway?' our blonde haired hero thought.

"In order to check your mental capabilities. Now get on with the test before you lose any more time." sighed Kyuubi.

'Alright, alright fine. I am doing it. Hmm, first question is… What the hell! What's this supposed to even mean? There's no way an academy student could… wait a minute. What do we have here? Interesting. Very Interesting. Fine, I'll play along for now. Let's see what you are planning.'

"Don't do something you are going to regret, brat."

'Don't worry. I won't.'

2 hours later

"Alright. Your time is over. Hand over your exam papers. You will now have your weapons and taijutsu test. Please come outside when I call your name." All the students moved to the front desk, handing over their papers, before moving back to their seats.

"I am going to be marking these papers in my office." said Mizuki. "You can handle the next exam alone, right Iruka?"

"Sure. Go ahead."

'So, I have to wait. Why can't these people hurry it up and get it over with. I can't become stronger by wasting time inside an exam room. I have things to do, people to kill, revive a clan. Why can't they ever understand?' was what Sasuke was contemplating.

"Uchiha Sasuke."

"Hn." 'About time. I almost fell asleep back there.'

And soon everyone else was done, and it was now time for the ninjutsu test.

"Alright, this test will be similar to the last one. Your name will be called, and you will go over to the room next door. There we are going to test your ninjutsu, and once you are done, whether you pass or fail, you will leave the building immediately. I don't want anyone to loiter around. Is that clear?"

"Yes, sensei."

"Ok, the first one will be…"

'So, we are almost done with the exams. Do you think there are any suitable candidates for you-know-what, eh Kyuubi?'

'While there are plenty of potential ninja, I don't think they are fit for you-know-what."

"Aburame Shino."

'How about him?'

"Nah, he depends on bugs. While he might be strong, his bugs can't be changed with him."

'Oh. Then how about…. him?"

"Akimichi Chouji."

"Nah, we don't need an Akimichi, or their techniques."

'I guess no one fits the bill, huh?'

"Well, there is one. But you already rejected him."

'You know very well I don't need the same thing anymore.'

"And I tell you he wouldn't be the same. They have different skill sets you know."

'Ugh, whatever. Why are you even supporting him? I thought you hated his family with every fiber of your being.'

"You don't need to know."

'Fine, don't tell me.'

"Uchiha Misaki."

"Oh, it's your turn Misaki-chan. Show them what you got, will you?"

"Oh, sure Naruto-kun. You don't have to tell me."

'Now that is someone that I can proudly call my friend.'

"I guess so. Remember how we met her?"

'Yeah, she was very strong, even back then. I still shiver while thinking about the damage she did to the guy. I don't think he could become a father anymore.'

"Ay. It was quite lucky for him then, that he died that very same night."

"Uchiha Sasuke."

'Yup, it was quite the coincidence that Uchiha Itachi would pick that very same night to massacre his entire clan.'

"Lucky that the girl is still alive."

'Yeah, but Sasuke not so much. The mind fuck that Itachi did to him was extremely effective. All he thinks about now is killing Itachi.'

"Well, I think I like him better being an avenger. Think about what would happen if he were to focus on reviving his clan instead."

'That would be… disgusting. Ugh, I don't need those mental images right now.'

"Uzumaki Naruto."

'Oh, my turn. Wish me luck.'

Naruto got up from his seat, before walking to the neighboring room. There, Mizuki and Iruka were both sitting behind a desk. You could see that it was an empty class room, with all the empty chairs and desks moved to the sides, providing plenty of empty space in the middle.

"Alright Naruto. I want you to do the techniques as I call them out. Do you understand?" said Iruka looking into his eyes.

"Of course, Iruka sensei. Bring it on. I'll do all the jutsu perfectly dattebayo!" was Naruto's reply.

"Do you have to say that stupid phrase all the time." the Kyuubi grumbled.

"Good. Then first I want you to replace with the log over there."

Naruto went through the proper hand signs, before locking on to the log and yelling "Kawarimi no Jutsu". There was a poof of smoke, followed by a log right where Naruto was standing. "How was that?" asked Naruto from a corner of the room, where the log used to be.

"It was properly done. Now I want you to transform yourself into someone else."

"He did not just say that. Ugh, he is the worst idiot I have seen in my entire life." said the Kyuubi, a bit of surprise and irritation mixed in his tone.

"You asked for it." Naruto did the hand sign before yelling "Oiroke no jutsu". There was a puff of smoke, which cleared to show a completely naked female Naruto standing in front of them, with a bit of smoke covering the important parts. "Let's have some fun." Naruto said, before winking.

"NARUTO!" Iruka yelled, trying to look menacing, but failing completely as he had blood running down his nose. "Didn't I ban you from using that jutsu?"

"Aw, but you said I could be anyone, Iruka-sensei." female Naruto said with a pout. "Meanie."

That was it for Iruka, as he ended up losing consciousness.

A puff of smoke followed, before the real Naruto appeared in front of them laughing his heart out.

"HAHAHAHAHA. Oh man, I didn't expect it to work so well." Naruto chuckled.

"You shouldn't be doing that Naruto-san." scolded Mizuki. "Now we have to wait for him to wake up."

Once Iruka finally woke up.

"Naruto, do not use that jutsu in front of me, ever again. Do you understand me?"

"Yes, I do."

"Good, now show me your clones."

Naruto once again went through the set of hand signs. "Let's go. Bunshin no jutsu." He shouted.

There was the tell tale puff of smoke, but when they cleared it showed two zombie Naruto's, which couldn't even stand up properly.

"Huh? What happened?" Naruto did the jutsu again, only to find a very similar, if not worse result.

"It seems Naruto, that you can't do the clone technique yet. I am sorry. But I can't pass you."

"WHAT?" the loud shout could be heard from outside the village.

"I am sorry. But you failed the written examination as well as the practical one. If you even passed one, I could maybe ignore the other. But with both failed… I really am sorry."

"Brat, what do you think you are doing. I know full well that you can do the clone technique perfectly."

'Shut up fox, don't distract me.' Naruto thought, before letting his face fall into a look of depression. He then walked out into the street, before heading towards the Hokage monument. He then walked right into the market street before going into a weapon store.

"How can I … help you?" The shopkeeper said, through gritted teeth.

"I want 50 exploding tags and 100 kunai."

"That will be 1500 ryo."

"Here's the money."

Naruto got out of the store, completely equipped for battle. He was laughing like mad in his mind, even though he had a sad look on his face. You see, when Naruto was 14, Sandaime found about the way Naruto was treated by the people of Konoha. He made a new law which allowed for people to file a lawsuit against shops which were unwilling to sell to someone as a method of discrimination. This was followed by Naruto filing a lawsuit against Konoha's most anti-Naruto shop owner, with Sarutobi's help of course, and winning the case. He got a hefty sum of money as fines, and no other shop ever dared to turn him away.

He soon reached the Hokage monument. He climbed to the top, before sitting down under a tree, and gazed at the view of Konoha.

"So there you are." Naruto turned around to find Mizuki staring at him with a gentle smile on his face. "I have been looking all over Konoha for you."

"Why?" asked Naruto curtly.

"I am here to apologize on behalf of Iruka. He was a bit harsh back there. He could have passed you, you know. But I guess he is a stickler for discipline." Mizuki explained.

"So? That's not going to get me passed you know." grumbled Naruto.

"That's the second reason I am here. You see, there is a second way someone can become a genin."

"Really?" inquired Naruto, excitement showing on his face.

"Yes. All you need to do is get the Forbidden Scroll which is hidden in the Hokage's office, and learn a jutsu from it. Once you learn it, go to the forest. Someone will be there to test you."

"Alright. Thank you, Mizuki-sensei."

'So that's what you were planning, bastard. Well, lucky me. Now I can steal the Forbidden Scroll and actually have a good enough reason for it.'

"Hokage sama!" a ninja burst through the doors of the office of Sarutobi Hiruzen, Sandaime Hokage.

"What's going on?" questioned Sarutobi.

"It's Uzumaki Naruto. He has stolen the Forbidden Scroll."

'What is that idiot thinking' the wizened Hokage thought, before saying out loud, "Gather all the ninja available. Tell them they are to find Naruto and capture him. Remember, capture him. If he somehow ends up dead, I will find and kill the person who decided to not follow an order from the Hokage."

"Yes, Hokage sama."

Meanwhile, with Naruto

'This thing is really heavy. I guess they never thought it needs to be carried. Let's see… this place will do. Time to learn a new jutsu and become a genin. Hm… oh, this is a good one… that one's good too… maybe I'll start with that…'

With Iruka

'Naruto, what have you done? Was not passing so much of a shock to you that you decided to steal the Forbidden Scroll?'

Iruka moved through the trees quickly, hoping to find Naruto before anyone else did. If someone else found Naruto, they would kill him, orders be damned.

Suddenly, he felt a quick, sharp and strong blast of chakra originating from a kilometer to his north. Realizing the only one who could even manage such high density chakra was Naruto; he quickly changed directions, and sped towards the origin of the chakra blast.

As he approached the clearing, he saw Naruto lying on the ground, panting. The Forbidden Scroll was beside him, and it was open.

"Naruto! What do you think you are doing?" asked Iruka.

"Oh, Iruka-sensei. Are you here to test me for the technique I learned from the Forbidden Scroll, so that I can become a genin?" was Naruto's response.

"A test… Naruto, who told you that?"

"Why, Mizuki-sensei, of course."

"There is no test, Naruto."

"What? So Mizuki sensei lied?

"I am afraid I did." a reply came from one of the trees. As Naruto turned towards the voice, he so Mizuki standing there, but he soon noticed something else which was of immediate danger; a Fuma Shuriken coming right at him. He was about to move away, but Iruka reacted faster. He took the Shuriken on his back, all the while protecting Naruto.

"Mizuki! What do you think you are doing?" yelled Iruka.

"Oh, I am just ridding this world of a demon." replied Mizuki. "Did you know brat? Why the people of the village hate you? Why they call you the demon?"

"Mizuki! Please don't…" pleaded Iruka.

"Oh shut up, Iruka." Mizuki spat, before continuing, "They call you the demon because you are a demon. It's because the nine tails demon fox is sealed inside of you."

"No!" Naruto said, with a look of pure horror, "It can't be. There is no way… Is that what you were expecting from me?" deadpanned Naruto.

"Huh?" Mizuki looked utterly confused.

"Oh come on. I am already 16 years old. Jiji told me about the Kyuubi when I was 15 years old. I already knew about it. You are not very bright for a Chuunin, are you?" contemplated Naruto.

"Why you, I'll kill you for mocking me." Mizuki roared, before throwing several shurikens at Naruto.

The shurikens zoomed in on Naruto, who showed no sign of moving. The shurikens seemed to hit him, before he fazed out of existence.

'Bunshin no jutsu? But I thought Naruto couldn't do that?' Iruka thought.

Naruto appeared right behind Iruka, and hollered, "Oi, Mizuki. Did you think that you managed to make me fail the test? Did you? Cause you were wrong. You didn't fail me. I failed because I chose to. You also thought that I stole the Scroll for you. But you see, I didn't steal it. Hokage jiji gave me the Scroll to lure you out. This was a mission. Your treachery ends here. KATSU!"Naruto yelled, causing the exploding tags he had planted throughout the area glow before…

*BOOM*

exploding. Naruto covered Iruka, taking the brunt of the explosion. Once the smoke cleared, one could see the remains of Mizuki. A part of it here, a part of it there, and a part of it way over there staining a tree branch.

"Oops. I guess I killed him. Those were some nasty exploding tags. Gotta be careful when using them."

"Naruto."

"Oh, Iruka-sensei. Are you alright."

"YOU IDIOT. If you could pass the exam anyway, then pass it properly. And you didn't have to take him on. You should have just told me about Mizuki's betrayal."

"Ehehehe." Naruto chuckled nervously. "It sort of never crossed my mind."

"Ugh. Close your eyes."

"Eeehh!"

"Just close them."

"Fine, fine. Here, they are closed now. Happy."

"Wait a minute… There. Now open your eyes."

Naruto slowly opened his eyes. He didn't notice the difference at first. then he saw that Iruka's hitai-te was missing. He slowly raised his hand, and traced the hitai-te that now was tied to his forehead.

"You can do the Bunshin no Jutsu just fine, so I have to pass you. Congratulations Naruto. You are now a genin."

Naruto's eyes filled up with tears, before he hugged Iruka. "Thank you, Iruka sensei."

Alright, that's a wrap.

So, first time I have a chapter near 3000 words. Not much when compared to all the other stories, but it's a personal milestone for me. I'll let you know again that it's already Friday here (albeit it's 2.30 in the morning), so the update was bound to happen. As I go further into the story, I will try to get the chapters bigger. Which would mean that updates will be more widely spaced. I could always do shorter quicker updates, but that will ruin the flow of the story.

So I am gonna sign out. If you liked the story, please review and tell me why. If you didn't like the story… well, I plead you to still review about why you don't like it. You are also free to ask any questions pertaining to the story. I will answer them as I see fit.

See ya soon.

Edit:16/06/13

Alright this is a revision. I sort of messed up and made the same scene show up in two chapters in very different ways... So I am removing the one which I was unhappy with which led me to write the scene again in the first place. I just forgot to have this chapter edited before, thanks to Rezuvius for pointing it out... in a not so nice way. Anyway, adios amigos, I'll be back with the next chapter as soon as I can get to writing it down.