LEARNED IT FROM A MANGA

Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto or the Dragonball series.

I know I said that it won't be until Chapter 6 that I decide the coupling, but considering the fact that the leads in who hooks up with Naruto keeps changing, I decided to do it early. The poll has proven that not everybody is going to be pleased, so here is what I decided, the main couplings well be NaruSaku and SasuHina, with a touch of ShikaIno and NejiTen along the way. Any other pairing suggestions on the rest of the crew, I'm willing to accept suggestions as long as they are straight.

And by way, those who don't like Sakura, she will not be bashed in this fic due to the fact that she never becomes a fan girl, along with Ino, and they both can be written as growing up into better people early instead of a few near death experiences. There will be fan girl bashing, just for kicks.

Oh and somebody pointed out the fact that they had guns in Dragonball, while it is true, the one thing not to forget is that the guns in the series are proven ineffective due to the fact that some of the characters are either bulletproof or fast enough to catch a bullet with their fingers. In other words, Superman would have more than a field day fighting these characters.

If my math is right, Naruto and the rest of the rookies are about 6or 7 years old, Neji, Tenten and Lee are about 8 or 9, and the rest are up for grabs.

It was now spring break from academy for Naruto and his friends after going through his second year there. Over the few months that they were they, not only was Naruto getting plenty of attention for his new wardrobe look, some felt like the Fourth Hokage was coming back to haunt them for using his name as a reason for their actions, yet thanks to the release of Dragonball Z (I have no idea how big a year gap there is between the manga releases, or how long each series went for, so don't ask) Naruto was getting a better idea on how to perform some of Goku's moves, which started with understanding the concept of Ki and the difference between it and chakra.

Also along the way, Sasuke took a particular interest in the character Vegeta, and Neji took a liken to Piccolo. (Or what I call, the main three since throughout DBZ and DBGT, they are always the ones that the stories focus the most on, while the ones that started out in the first series become either background or forgotten, like Krillen and Yamacha)

While Naruto is still keeping up with his training with all of his teachers, the one he wishes he could avoid as humanly possible, Gai does know quite a few martial arts styles, which is what Naruto and Neji are currently practicing on each other at the Hyuga estate, with Hinata and Hanabi watching. Naruto got scrolls on all the different styles of Kung Fu, both the elemental ones and the ones based on animals, Sasuke took up Karate, and Neji is learn Taekwondo. Naruto has learned two things from Dragonball so far: The Kamehameha Wave and how to fly, thanks to the help of Hiashi using his Byakugan to help figure out if Naruto is using the Ki right, while Hiashi learned something new about his clan's bloodline.

Hunita walked out just as the two boys called it a draw. "Good work boys, you have all gotten better." She said, as the pair started walking towards the girls.

"Thanks, Hunita," Naruto said, when he first called her Lady Hyuga as a sigh of respect, She told him to call her either mother, which Naruto would never do out of respect for his own, even if nobody bothers to tell him about his parents, or Hunita because, as the only info she could give about his clan, formalities aren't practiced well enough in the Uzumaki Clan, "It looks like Neji is doing a good job at mixing both the Hyuga style with his Taekwondo."

"Yes, thanks to uncle Hiashi's help with learning the techniques that the main branch refuse to let us learn." Neji said, with a small sigh, while he is getting over the whole superiority complex that comes from clans that are considered royalty, unfortunately the main branch are among the worse because they act like they are gods compared to the rest of the village, including the Uchihas, "Although it doesn't help much when some people from the main branch activates my seal for kicks or just to make sure that when we duel, that I lose badly."

"Actually, if they use a seal on you during a duel, then it's not really a win, just a glorified loss because they can't face the fact that there are people better them, clan or not." Naruto said, "Which reminds me, what else is the caged bird seal to do besides make the main family feel good about themselves?"

Hunita decided to answer that, "It destroys the Byakugan when a member either dies or is killed so that way other villages won't try to use it to learn our secrets."

"So if it's used to protect our eyes, why don't we have seals, mother?" Hinata asked, while Hanabi ran up to Naruto, begging for an aerial piggyback ride, something she started to enjoy when he flew into the compound one day and it was the first time anybody seen the ever stoke Hiashi Hyuga jump out of his skin due to fright. Hizashi was next to him and happen to have a camera on hand to take a picture of the event.

"Because then the master would have equal ground with the help and that is something that the people in the main house don't want, a reason to get their hands dirty." Naruto answered, having been studying about politics and law with the Third, wither he likes it or not, "Plus when a clan is treated like royalty and have both the 'Ultimate' attack and defense, it makes people think that they are perfect and the rest of world should be under their feet, mainly a big clan of egos. When he looked down to notice Hanabi giving him the puppy eyes, something that would make somebody like Itachi crack. "And if you would excuse me, I believe somebody wants a ride."

When Naruto took off with an excited Hanabi on his back, "He's right about the ego." Hunita said, "Use a technique for generations and the only thing it leads to is arrogance."

"And also how long it takes for somebody to figure out a flaw or weakness in it," Everyone turned to see both Hiashi and Hizashi approaching them, both overhearing what Naruto said before taking flight, with Hizashi continuing where Hiashi left off, "Then what's a Hyuga supposed to after then? Unless we learn to adapt, then it won't take long for the Hyuga to come to a harsh end."

"Anyway, I've been called to a council meeting, another 'crucial' one, and I need to be going." Hiashi said, saying crucial like it needed to be put down for good, "I just hope I can contain myself from using the Gentle Fist on our oppressors."

Just before he headed off towards the main gate, "Um, Hiashi," He turned to see his wife walking towards him, and whispered something into his ear.

Meanwhile, Itachi and Sasuke are enjoying a little ice cream break after a day of training, trying to help Sasuke incorporate Karate into the Uchiha Counterstrike techniques. While it was a task in itself, they have been seeing progress, which in turn, have been encouraging those whole already have the Sharigan to start looking past the Sharigan and try things out the hard way, something that made the old council cocky in their abilities, and those who are born with a condition that prevents them from gaining it to make due no matter what, wither as a ninja or not.

Right now, while they were some brother time, some of the villagers that were walking around kept giving them a glare. This has become a regular thing amongst all the ninja clans and people who used to be ninjas, like Tenten's family who runs the weapons shop, in the village due to the fact that they decided to get more involved into Naruto's wellbeing, from giving him the family feeling to making sure that nobody tries to seriously harm the blonde on purpose.

Sasuke looked at these with a bit of indifference, "You know last week, I overheard an argument between some of the teachers and the dean about Naruto," He said, showing some concern about his friend, "It almost sounded like he wanted them to keep Naruto from getting stronger and even threaten to replace them with people that would, until Iruka said something about going straight to the Hokage."

Itachi knew that nothing more needed to be said. He has been to some of those meetings whenever it became for him to be one of the ANBU and one of the main topics that was constantly brought up was Naruto becoming strong enough to defend himself against anybody. "Don't worry too much about it Sasuke, if anything, Naruto tends to bring out the unexpected from anytime and anywhere." He said, "Now, all business aside, do you have any plans to enjoy the rest of your spring break?"

Sasuke just shrugged his shoulders a bit while saying "Just wing it."

In the Council Chambers, while some members of the Civilian Council were shouting about the usual worthless while everybody else just ignored them. While the Main Council are a little iffy when it comes to Naruto, rather their interests in him are a mixture between both sides, even they get annoyed because of the fact that these civilians keep forgetting the statute of limitations of their positions since one of their requests involved them.

The Clan Heads were busy tuning them out, which annoyed the civilians to no end because they think that they are the only ones who should matter, "So Shikaku, I hear your boy is checking out mangas now." Tsume said.

"Yes, and while it is good for him to try out new things," Shikaku said, "It gets troublesome because Yoshino believes that Shikamaru is looking for another excuse to slack off."

"Well Shikaku, I can remember the few times you came to my clan's compound whenever you didn't want to deal with your mother." Inochi said, "Or whenever Yoshino wants to take you out shopping."

"And Yoshino would stop by one of my clan's restaurant in order to help perfect her Pan Jutsus." Choza said, "Speaking of which, hey Fugaku, which restaurant were you planning to take Mikoto to for your anniversary?"

"The seafood one," Fugaku answered, "Ever since our trip to Sea Country, Mikoto has been hooked on eating on whatever comes out of the water."

"Then I would recommend the seafood salad." Hiashi said, while he took his seat, "It proved to be a big help when Hunita was pregnant with Hanabi, although I felt a little sick when the cravings kicked in." Causing the clan heads to shiver, except for Tsume who was a little green from remembering her cravings.

This is when Hiruzen walked in, "You think that was bad, when Biwako was pregnant, I had to improvise when the cravings hit whenever we traveled to other villages." He said, Danzo shivered because he can remember those days as if they were yesterday, the one thing that Biwako was good at was taming kage-level men like they were children, "Anyway, let's get this meeting started."

As if on cue, which usually is, one of the Civilians stood up, "Lord Hokage, we wish to press charges against that boy for attacking the villagers for his own satisfaction." He said, trying to avoid using the word demon, monster or any of the sorts since the last three were both replaced and sent to Ibiki.

The main trio and the Clan Heads noticed a smirk on Hiruzen's face, one that Naruto usually wears whenever he is thinking of a prank to pull off, mainly on those who done him wrong. "You'll have to be a bit more specific on which boy you are talking about since there are so many in Konoha." He said, wanting to payback the very people that have been causing the most grief within the village, "And if by some chance you are talking about who I think you are, then I, as well as the ninja clans know everything because Naruto told me everything as well as a couple of witnesses."

"And just who are these two so called witnesses and what lies have they been telling you, Lord Hokage?" "Another of the civilians asked, hating the fact that people would actually defend the blonde demon, "For all we know, he could have them under some kind of genjutsu."

"If he did, it means the teachers at the academy have been doing something right at the academy." Shibi said, "They might be doing their jobs like they are supposed to."

"They are only supposed to teach the children we want them to." A councilwoman in the corner said in a low voice, forgetting that the ninjas in the room have strong ears, "That is why we hired the dean in the first place."

Feeling like being in a freezer, the councilwoman looked up to realize that she was busted, considering the evil eye she was receiving from the Hokage, the Main Council and the Clan Heads, as well as a few of the ANBU hidden in the shadows. With the snap of his fingers, two ANBU flickered n and took the now culprit straight to Ibiki. "Well now the dean well has somebody to keep him company." Tsume said.

This caught most of the civilians by surprised. "You've arrested the dean of the academy?" The head of the Civilian Council asked. When receiving a nod from Hiruzen, "On what charges?" He asked, hoping that it wasn't anything that would lead back to them.

"You'll have to wait for the trail in order to find out." Homura said, while adjusting his glasses, "Although one of them is embezzling school funds for his own gain."

This got the civilians by surprised because of the fact that somebody was actually pulling a fast one on them while they were busy trying to pull a fast one involving the village treasury and banks. "Anyway, we have replaced him with a retired ninja and has proven to be trustworthy enough to get things back on track." Fugaku explained.

"Anyway, to get back to where we left off, both witnesses are two of my best ANBU captains," Hiruzen said, "And they confirmed that not only was Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Shikamaru Nara and Choji Akimichi were involved in an incident where a group of fourth year students decided to surround and bully them, which were supported by their parents and a certain number of villagers. When the four fought back and won, the audience decided to get some revenge on, quote, unquote, the demon and his followers, which resulted in the boys having to defend themselves from higher numbers."

This caused the civilians to go pail because of the fact that the loose leash they've kept on the villagers when it came to Naruto was just about to come out of their hands. When it came to overcharging ninjas as payback for supporting Naruto, they helped out by doing the same thing with their businesses. Attacking three future clan heirs as revenge would be suicide on so many levels and they can't press charges against the other three because their families would put up one hell of a fight on self-defense, plus they would press charges on attempted assault on young children which is deeply frowned upon.

After a quick change in subject from Koharu about getting back to village matters, to the relief of the civilians, the rest of the meeting went down smoothly and everybody except for the Hokage and the Clan Heads left the room. The Clans noticed that Hiruzen looked like he regained some of his youth and they knew the reason behind it.

"So are you looking forward to another day of training Naruto, Lord Hokage?" Fugaku asked.

The grin on Hiruzen's face would put Jiraiya's perverted one to shame, because when Naruto read more about Goku, and his power pole, and asked him if he knew anybody that can teach him how to use a staff. Hiruzen just about squeezed the life out of him when he jumped over his desk and hugged so tightly over the fact that he finally has somebody to pass his weapon's style to. Now he is busy trying to get a little present ready for him.

"Actually I thought I give him the day off today for a little 'incident' which involved a Bo attack and a certain part of his body that should never be hit." He said, causing everyone male to flinch at what he was referring to.

Hiashi was the first to recover, "Lord Hokage, can I make a small request?" He asked, getting a nod from the elderly ninja, "Would it be possible to give Naruto something from the Uzumaki Clan?"

Here is the latest chapter. Sorry for it taking a while, and the cliffhanger, my brain left town and forgot to take me with it. Read and Review, and have a Happy Halloween.