So i've chosen to continue this after my friend who challenged me wanted me to continue/berated me to continue this Fanfic the past few weeks. And i'm not going to lie, I may have sort of fleshed out the three other OC I mentioned in Chapter 1 Jo Hoshi, Tsukamoto Aya, and Miura Kiyoko Aka Team 6, Gekko Hayate team, and Slight Spoilers for that them they are going to be a Rapid Response team. Just reminder of the Rules:
Rule - OC Naruto (Custom Appearance is Optional), No Kekkei Genkai, He will not be on Team 7/8/9/10, He learns about his jinchuriki Status at a early Age but doesn't affect him, Fuinjutsu Master Naruto is allowed as long as he chooses a School of Fuinjutsu, No Main Wind Element Naruto, Elements must be Water, Earth and Lightning, Fighting Style must use Bukijutsu (Weapon Techniques), Summoning Contract is Allowed, Jiraiya isn't Naruto's Godfather but Tsunade is his Godmother, Kakashi knows who Naruto is but not that he is related to his sensei, No Harem but polygamy is allowed no more that 3 people, Pairing cannot be any of the Main Females (Sakura, Hinata, Ino, Kurenai, Tenten, Tamari), OC Highly Encouraged the more the better, and Finally not everyone is going to ignore Naruto or forget he exist.
If you or anyone you know wants to do this Challenge I would love to Read it, so if So DM me their story and I will read it.
Chapter 2 - Team 6 vs 12 Team Training Prep
Hiruzen and Danzo Watch From through the Crystal Ball the New Genin Teams, it has been two and a half weeks since the new teams were formed and they wanted to check their progress, before the Jonin Sensei meeting at the end of the month. Team 6 Jo Hoshi, Tsukamoto Aya, and Miura Kiyoko under Gekko Hayate, Currently Practising Kenjutsu, "Remember The Blades are a part of you, Treat your blade like you treat your body, With Respect!" he tells them as they are practising they Look at the First girl Tsukamoto Aya Stands at 147cm a Redhead Girl With Twin Ponytails going to just above her Breasts with Yellow Hair ties in it, Ocean Blue Eyes, she is dressed in a Red Tunic with her Blue Headband Around her waist, Black Shinobi Trousers that go to her shins, a Kunai Holster on her on her right leg, and open-toed, strappy yellow sandals with Black high heels Souls, and is currently Practising with that of a Katana.
His second Kunoichi Jo Hoshi a Girl who also Stands at 147cm with Long Brown Hair that Runs Down her Lower back, she has Greyish Blue Eyes, a Black turtleneck Sweater, a maroon Cloth Waist Cape that goes down to her knees, Black Slightly Baggy Trousers with White Bandages wrapped around her Shins and a pair of Dark Blue Shinobi Sandals, and She is currently Practising with that of a Duel Tanto's.
The Final Kunoichi Miura Kiyoko Who Stands at 146cm has Long Black Hair goes down to the Middle of her back, tied up Just below the Shoulder Blades with the End stopping at her Waist. Her hair also Frame her face on the Left side whilst completely Covering the the Right side including her right eye, her eyes are Heterochromia the Left is Blue whilst the Right is Red. She Wears that Navy Blue V-neck Tunic with the Sleeves folded at before the elbow on the forearm, Under her Tunic is that of Mesh Armor that can also be seen on the upper Thighs. She has a Thick leather belt that covers her midsection with the Konoha Symbol on it and a Small Pouch on the back. She has Black Ninja Sandals on her feet, And like the other two is Practising Kenjutsu but with that of a Ninjato.
Hiruzen Smiles as he is watching them train, "I can see giving Hayate-Kun a Team was the correct Decision." he say and Danzo Nods, as they move over the the next team Team 7, Lead by Kakashi, with Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura and Inuzuka Kiba, and he frowns seeing they doing teamwork exercises.
"I know you don't like doing the teamwork exercises but once your teamwork is better we will switch to training." the Lazy Jonin tells his team whilst reading his book, the team tied together with a rope attempting and failing to make their way through a Maze.
"I hope he teaches his team something," Danzo says, looking at the Orb. Both men know that Kakashi has so much he could teach them, as he is an elite ninja. The Orb then moves over to that of Team 8 Yuhi Kurenai's team, that of Kurama Yakumo, Hyuga Hinata and Aburame Shino. They watch them Running up and down a Tree.
"Chakra Control is an important Skill of a Ninja, and as a Genjutsu Mistress I have hundreds of ways to increase your Control," she tells them, With a Smile on her Face, watching them work hard, Seeing Yakumo encourage Hinata and Shino to do they best.
Then moving on to the next team, Team 10 - Ino-Shika-Cho. Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji with their Sensei Sarutobi Asuma are currently not Training, Ino is Complaining about not getting any training in, Choji is just eating and Asuma and Shikamaru are playing Shoji.
"I feel like this was going to happen," Hiruzen says whilst rubbing his temple. "Let's check on Young Chaos' team." Danzo says. The image on the Crystal ball Changed to that of Team 12 and the team Training. They watch as Naruto is Practising Kenjutsu Katas on the Surface of the Water, Dansu is practising throwing Kunai, and Senbon into targets and Azula is getting taught how to use a bow by their Sensei.
"Young Chaos is pushing his team." Danzo says about his student, "out of the 5 new team it seems that Zettai-san and Hayate-Kun are the only ones teaching they genin Combat skills, Whilst Kakashi-kun is doing Teamwork Exercises, Kurenai-chan is teaching Chakra control and Asuma-kun isn't doing anything." Hiruzen comments.
Training Ground 36 - River Training Ground
With team 12, Ran is running them into the ground with training with his philosophy 'diamonds are made under pressure.' he has Naruto Practising Chakra Control whilst doing Kenjutsu Kata's, he has Dansu Practising throwing Kunai, and Senbon Rapidly whilst moving in hopes to build up her Accuracy for battle, and he has Azula Learning to use a bow as she wants to be a Long ranged Fighter, having her build up strength to be able to fire the bow and after almost a month she is able to do so.
Watching with a Satisfied Smile on his Face Ran thinks it's time for a Different type of Training but First he needs to do a Small test. "That enough," he announces to his Genin, "Everyone Rank up." he commands and his Genin do Naruto putting his Sword back on his back, making his way over off the river as Dansu has put away her Kunai and Senbon, before making her way over and Azula has collected her arrows, before heading over.
As the three Genin stand in line, Ran looks them over. "I think it's time I teach you some Elemental Jutsu to add to your Arcanal," he pulls out of his vest pocket some Squares of paper, "these are Chakra paper, Channelling Chakra into them will show your Elemental Efficiency, Fire the paper will ignite and turn to ash, Wind the paper will split in two, Lightning the paper will wrinkle, Earth the paper will turn to dirt and crumble away, and Water the paper will become wet/damp." he tells his Genin.
With each taking a piece of paper Azula Going First and the Paper Splits in Half, "Yajirushi you have a Wind Effinaty, one of the Rarest in the Elemental Nations." Dansu goes next and her paper becomes Damp, "Taki, Water it's quite fitting with your last name." he tells her and she Frowns a bit at that but nods. And Finally Naruto his paper first Crumples up into a ball then crumbles away to dust, "Uzumaki, you have a Very strong Lightning Affinity and a Strong Earth Affinity but not as strong as your Lightning." He tells the boy and the members of team 12 look shocked.
"I have two, Zettai-sensei?" Naruto asks, "It is not common but it can happen. I assume with you being an Uzumaki and having Denser chakra than most, you would develop more than one Nature." Ran tells the boy who just nods. "Before we begin, do you three know any Jutsu outside of the Academy three?"
Dansu and Azula shake their heads and Naruto nods, "Uzumaki, What do you know?" Standing forward, "I know the Earth Release: Mud Clone, along with the Earth Release: Mud Bullet." he says to his sensei. Who nods, Mud clone was a C-rank Jutsu and Mud Bullet was a D-rank two good jutsu to have for any fresh Genin.
"In the Academy I learnt I couldn't use the Normal Clone Jutsu, so I asked Jiji about it and he told me that I only need a Clone Jutsu to pass the exam so I got taught the Earth Release: Mud Clone, and during practising Earth Release: Mud Clone, I messed up the Hand seals for the Jutsu and ended up doing Earth Release: Mud Bullet by accident which was a blessing in disguise, because according to my other Jiji, most Shinobi once they start learning Elemental Ninjutsu prefer to learn Fire Release: Fireball Technique, and with a well place Mud Bullet I could disrupt the Jutsu and Harden the Mud to do More damage to the person I hit." Naruto tells his Sensei and team, his Team just nods but his sensei is impressed on how well thought out that is.
"Ok Uzumaki-san, I want you to perform the Earth Release: Mud Clone, along with the Earth Release: Mud Bullet." Ran tells him and Naruto moves away from the Group and Begins to weave the Handseals of the two Jutsu's Showing them the Earth Release: Mud Clone, Followed by the Earth Release: Mud Bullet. Ran notices that Naruto only uses 3 Hand seals for both of them. "I see that you have Semi Mastered the two Jutsu, Reducing the Chakra and Number of Handseals that are needed. Keep it up." he compliments in his Deep, Booming Voice.
As Naruto rejoins his Team, Dansu Raises her hand, looking at the Girl, "Yes, Taka-san, and you don't need to raise your hand, if you have a question." Ran says to her, "Hai Zettai-Sensei," she responds, "Sensei, I was just wondering why you always call us by our last name, when all the other Sensei use the team's First name?" She asks him, and he just looks at her, pondering his answer. "Respect, I respect you all. By using your Last names over your First is about respect, the other Jonin senseis don't, but If you would like I can Start using your First names?" he asks them and Azula and Naruto agree but Dansu, "can you call me Dee like Naruto and Azula? As I don't really like my first name."
"Ok, Dee-san," Ran says getting a Smile from the girl, "Well it's only Fair if you all call me Ran-Sensei, but enough of that now that I know your elements i'm going to teach you all some Low C-Rank NinJutsu," he first looks at Azula, "Azula-san, i'm going to be teaching you the Wind Release: Air Bullets, similar to Naruto-san, Mud Bullets." he then turns to Dansu, "Dee-san, i'm going to be teaching you Water release: Water Clone, similar to Naruto-san's Mud Clone." Then turning to the last member of Team 12 Naruto, "As for you Naruto-san, i'm going to teach you Lightning Release: Snake Lightning, a C-rank Lightning Jutsu that Creates a Snake of Lightning that you can control."
After he finishes he then creates 2 Clone's one to go with Dansu and Azula Whilst he takes Naruto, to show them the Jutsu that they will be learning. Team 12 then spend the next 4 hours of they Training time learning the Jutsu and Ran is amazed that Naruto Pick up Lightning Release: Snake Lightning jutsu in only 30 minutes and Was Able to perform it to a useable level in battle by 1 hour, he also notices that the Lightning is Purple, meaning a High Lightning Affinity, "Naruto-san, How long did it take you to learn Earth Release: Mud Clone, and Earth Release: Mud Bullet?"
Naruto stops to think, "Four hours for both maybe." he tells Ran, before going back to practising. And the Cogs start turning in his mind, and Ran thinks if Naruto wanted to be that of a Ninjutsu Master he could quite easily be, with his Chakra Reserves and the ability to learn pick up Ninjutsu Fast he would be able to expand his arcanal by quite a bit, and If he taught him the Shadow Clone Jutsu, he would be able to learn Jutsu one after another. But all of that are thoughts for another time.
As the remaining time passes, Naruto has gotten quite the hand on Lightning Release: Snake Lightning, being able to Control it quite well and make it combat ready, Dansu is able to create Water release: Water Clone, but it only lasts for about 30 seconds before becoming a puddle, And Azula is able to use Wind Release: Air Bullets, 1 in ever 4 time she uses the jutsu.
"That Enough for now," Ran tells his Genin he tells him, who looks a little Winded, well apart from the jinchuriki since he is a Chakra and Stamina Battery. "Im give you three the rest of the Week off," Ran tells them, "on monday we will be taking another C-rank Mission to see how you have all come along since the First one." he tells them and can see that they all look confidant, He Smiles "Dismissed" he tells his team before Vanishing in a Swirl of Leaves.
As Ran Vanishes in that of a Swirl of Leaves Naruto turns to his Two teammates, "would you like to get some Food?" He asks them and they nod at him clearly winded, and he chuckles to himself as he helps the two of them up from the Floor they have fallen upon after the Hellish Training Ran-sensei put them through.
Team 6 - Training Ground
Whilst Team 12 are Training Hard so are Team 6, Tsukamoto Aya is practising Genjutsu: Illusion Mist, a D rank Genjutsu that makes the users think they are surrounded by a thick Mist. Jo Hoshi Practising Fire Release: Fox Fire, a C Rank jutsu that creates Several Small Balls of Fire that can be controlled by the users, but for some Reason her Fire Release is that of a Light Pink, but from what she knows she does not have a Kekkei Genkai, and Finally Miura Kiyoko is Sparing with her Jonin Sensei Gekko Hayate.
Hayate has a training plan for his team, whilst 2 Train in Either Kata's or Elemental Jutsus, he spars with the Third Increasing something he used to do in the Anbu when training new recruits. Hayate never takes it easy on his training partner, but with Fresh faced Genin he does take it easy, sort of. Right now Kiyoko is being put through the Ringer, as she wants more of a Fast pace Fighting style focusing more on Speed and Precision then power, Hayate is making sure she knows how to Defend and attack with that type of style as he is Konoha's currently Kenjutsu Master.
After a few hours of this Instance Training Hayate stops the training, "Right that's enough for now," he says before coughing. "You three can have the rest of the Day off because I have a Jonin Meeting this afternoon, we will meet tomorrow to take a Mission," he says before leaving.
Aya Looks over at her two teammates and smiles, "Dango?" she asks with a Smile. Hoshi and Kiyoko look at each other before accepting their Fate knowing they are going for Dango even if they don't want to.
Kono Dango
As team 12 Wait for their Dango, Naruto is painting his nails a Midnight Red, whilst Dansu is reading up on a Scroll on more advanced Chakra control techniques and Azula is waiting to grab the Dango and Green tea. Naruto has his transformation released as it's easier and only 20 people know what he looks like without it the main being his team, both of his Jiji's, Iruka, the Ichi's and a handful of Anbu, and if he is being honest he doesn't care anymore, 80% of Konoha treat him like a normal person when he was in his Henge because he stayed out of the way, and never caused trouble so people forgot about him.
As they are Waiting for their food, Team 6 spots them but only recognises Dansu, and Aya smiles at her, "Hoshi and Kiyoko its Taki-san." she says and Dansu looks up, with a Frown before noticing that it is team 6 then Smiles, "Tsukamoto-san, Jo-san and Miura-san, How are you three?" she asks them, this being the First Team they have seen since Graduating well not including the Times that they have seen Sakura and Ino Stroking that of Uchiha-San.
"We have been good Taki-san, where is your team at? Yajirushi-san and Uzumaki-san was it." Aya asks them, Naruto Looks up and looks eyes with Aya, "Tsukamoto-san, I'm Uzumaki Naruto." he tells the Girl "and Azula is currently getting Dango for us inside." he tells her, and they all look at him, shocked because they remember that Naruto had sunkissed skin with Whisker marks with Blond spiky Hair and Blue Eyes whilst this Naruto has Light smooth Skin with smooth Red Hair Shaved on the Sides and Light Purple.
Naruto goes back to Painting the Nails on his Left hand as they are still studying him. "I was wondering when you were going to Drop your Henge, Uzumaki-san," Kiyoko tells him, knowing all along that he had that of a Henge on as she is that of a Chakra Sensor and could always sense a veil of Chakra around him.
"Are you a Chakra Sensor, Miura-san?" Naruto asks her, already knowing the Answer as he has read up on that of the Miura Clan in the Uzumaki Archives and a lot of they were Sensors, but often got married off into other Clans such as the Yamanaka, since they have Strong Strong Minds. She shoots him a soft smile, which Naruto notices.
He can tell she is shy, (not as shy as some he has seen) but he kind of likes that about her. But they are broke out of the silence when Azula except the Dango shop with their Dango and Tea, "I've got the Food!" she says with a Smile as she comes out, she then spots Team 6, and looks confused, "Tsukamoto-san, Jo-san and Miura-san, what are you doing here?" she asks them.
Breaking out of their stupor examining Naruto, Aya looks at her, "Yajirushi-san, We are just here just to get some food." she says as she watches Azula putting some food down. Naruto Using his right hand to take some Dango as his Left hand is Drying, Naruto may not be the biggest fan of Dango but he can appreciate it on the Rare occasions he has some.
When Team 12 starts to eat, Aya looks at Hoshi and Kiyoko, "hey why don't you two sit down and i'll get us some dango," she says to them as she enters the Shop, and Hoshi and Kiyoko take a seat opposite Team 12.
Azula is the First to speak to them, "how has Life of a Ninja been going?" She asks 2 out of the 3 Kunoichi of Team 6, Hoshi smiles at Azula, "I would say it's going well, Yajirushi-san. Hayate-Sensei can be strict when it comes to training." she tells them, "how is your training going?"
Smiling back, Azula answers, "it's going great, I would say." She says with a Wide smile, "Ran-Sensei, believes that 'diamonds are made under pressure.' so he is very Strict when it comes to training and Missions, but he wants us all to thrive as shinobi." she tells them, Naruto is only half Listening and is more interested in Dango.
"What have you guys been learning?" Aya Asks them, leaving the Dango Shop with a Tray of Dango and Tea. but before Azula can answer, Naruto answers "Basic stuff, Chakra control, Tree Climbing and Water Walking." only giving them the basic Information not wanting to give them any advantage in information as Naruto knows 'Any Ninja that finds themselves in a fair fight, has done something wrong.'
Aya Narrows her eyes at Naruto, "that all?" she asks suspiciously, and he nods. "I don't believe you," she tells him, "that's fine, Information is key and we know more about you then you know about us, meaning we would come out better in a Fight if we were to fight." he tells them and its then when Azula and Dansu realise what Naruto is doing.
"Is that so?" She taunts him, and Naruto nods, "What do you know then?" and Naruto Smiles, "a lot," he says, not giving them anything. "I'm calling your bluff, you don't know anything." she says proudly. "All Three of you are learning Kenjutsu from Gekko Hayate the Joint Kenjutsu Specialist in Konoha." he then points to Aya, "Katana", then to Hoshi, "Duel Tanto", then to Kiyoko, "and Ninjato." and they look dumb founded, "you all have your Weapon still wearing your weapons." he tells them.
They then checked themselves and Naruto was Right, they all still had their weapons attached. Team 12 burst into laughter as team 6 felt embarrassed. Then Aya pouts, "Your Mean Uzumaki-san!" she says, getting a Smile from him. The rest of their time they are there, they chat about everything not related to Training, which is mainly Make-up tips.
Team 6 is the First to leave saying Farewell to Team 12, "What are you doing tomorrow?" Naruto asks his Teammates. "Practising Chakra Control," Dansu tells him, "Avoiding my Clan." Azula tells him. "Do you want to hang out?" he asks them. And they both Agree, as they dont have anything better to do, "meet me at my Clan Compound at 10." He tells them before they part ways.
Azula looks at Dansu, "Dee," she says, getting her attention, "Can I stop at yours?" she asks her best friend and teammate. Dansu rolls her eyes before agreeing.
Hokages Monument
After Leaving his Team Naruto had a plan that involved sort of going around the Hokages back to get something, and he knew the perfect person to do that. So Naruto goes to the one person he knows that can get stuff behind the Hokages back, "Hey, Danzo-jiji." Naruto says with a Smile, greeting his other Grandfather Figure.
"Naruto, what can I do for you?" he asked, not really surprised that Naruto would ask to speak to him here, whenever he needs something passed the Hokage this is where they would meet. The last time they met here Naruto needed help with one of the Teachers at the Academy who was constantly trying to mess with Naruto, he had asked Danzo to look into him as he was more Logical than Hiruzen-jiji, he didn't know what happened to the teacher as he just vanished one day but he wasn't going to dwell on it.
"I was hoping you could get me some Scrolls on Medical Ninjutsu?" he asked Danzo, who raised an Eyebrow, "is this for Taki-san?" he asked and Naruto Nodded, "I can get them to you in an hour, i'll have Sai drop them off." he tells Naruto not really being able to tell him no.
Following Morning
Waking up Early like he often does Naruto does his morning routine, Food, workout, shower, then study a bit today being on Fuinjutsu Barriers and how to create a basic on, granted the most basic Fuinjutsu barrier was a High C rank can could stop a low B rank Ninjutsu.
Over the Few weeks since learning about his Clan, Fuinjutsu has been on his mind. Masters of the Art, it's what the Uzumakis were Feared for. His Mother Kushina and Great-Great-Great Aunt Mito were feared for they Barriers, where Mito could make Barriers that could absorb, Capture and Reflect Ninjutsu, His mother Made Barriers that completely messed with her opponents senses, Chakra, and Strength she could turn a Veteran Ninjutsu Master into a Civilian, and Naruto wanted to learn barriers for that reason, he wanted to combine they two styles and make something of his own.
Currently his goal after being able to make a Working barrier, was to make an Attack Barrier using Paper Bombs, and he even had a name for it Paper Barrier: Final Embrace, in Theory is a barrier made of Explosive Tags that would make a massive Explosion and Kill/destroy who even is inside of the Barrier. He believes that when it is finished it could be the equivalent to a Mid to High B-Rank Jutsu.
But as he is studying he is broken out of his thoughts when his Doorbell Seal goes off, Leaving his office and resealing it. Heading to the Gate and opening it he sees that of a Tired Azula and happy Dansu, "Dee, Azula." he says happy. "Please come in." he tells them and they enter his compound.
The two Girls enter his clan compound walking up the Stone path they see the well cut grass, a few flower beds that frame the path bringing life into the area. Getting to the house they see the Single Story Konoha Style house entering it taking their shoes off they are led to Naruto's Living room, the room not looking lived in, as if no one has really used the room in years is sort of cold.
"Do you not use this room, Naruto?" Dansu asks, "not really, Dee. Since I only moved in after Graduation and we have been Busy non-stop, I only really use my Bedroom, Study, and Kitchen in the Main house." he tells her, "would you two like something to drink? I have Water, Green Tea, Ice Tea and Coffee." With both choosing the Green Tea, Naruto leaves the two Girls go in and sit on his couch, and comes back with 3 Green Tea's and a Scroll.
Placing the Tea down before he then hands a cup to both Dansu and Azula, he then takes a seat on one of the lazy boys, he looks at Azula still being half asleep. "Don't sleep well, Azula?" Naruto asks. And she just gowns at him, "I'm normally like this when I first wake up, i'm not a morning person." she says sipping on her tea. "What's with the scroll?" she then asks.
"It's for Dee," Naruto tells them, looking confused Dansu takes the scroll and opens it, and begins to read it. Her eyes go wide as she starts to read the requirements for how to learn Medical Ninjutsu, including what level and Mastery of Chakra Control is needed, along with some exercises to get it to that level. The Main one being to separate 5 colours of sand in 6 seconds just using their chakra. She Jumps from her seat on the couch and Hugs Naruto tight. "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!" she says squeezing.
He laughs, "your welcome, Dee." he tells the Girl hugging her back, "I know you want to be a Medic so I asked a Friend if they could get anything to help you and they got me that." he finishes and she squeezes him on final time, before releasing him. She then slides down next to him on his Lazy boy, as She then starts to study the scroll forgetting her Green Tea. Naruto looks over to his other team mate who mouths 'Thank You' and he just smiles and nods.
Whilst Dansu is Reading, Azula is waking up, Naruto is just thinking about how his life came to this. He went from the Village Perish (Still is but most people can see that he isn't the Kyubi), to a Forgotten Face in the Crowd, to a Middle of the Class Student in the Ninja Academy to a Fresh Face Ganin with Teammates and More importantly Friends who respect him, and Treat him like a Person, a human Being and not just a Monster or a Scroll that Holds a dangerous Weapon. Life is going good at the moment.
He has a Content Smile on his face thinking about everything, "What are you thinking about Naru?" Azula Asks, "Naru?" he asks, and Azula Panics, "I like that," he says to her and she calms down. "As for what i'm thinking about, how nice it is just nice to be around people, as i'm normally alone a lot of the time, if I wasn't at School or the Ramen Stand, I was alone. It's just nice to not be alone." he says with a Genuine Smile nothing Faked, just a bright smile that can Light up a room.
She moves over to him and gives him hug, "I kind of know what that is like, before I met Dee, I was always alone, you could say I was the Black Sheep of my Family, as I didn't want to go into the Family Business, I wanted to be a Kunoichi, I wanted to help people not just spend my life stuck in a Small Room Reading over Documents to notice the tiniest detail of documents using my Kekkei Genkai to make more money." She tells him and Naruto looks confused.
"You have a Kekkei Genkai?" he asks, because of all the research he has done Her Clan doesn't have a Kekkei Genkai, and she freezes realising that she has revealed something she didn't mean to, "You don't have to tell him, Azula. Everyone has their secrets." he tells her, and she unfreezes and continues her story, but before she does she feels the Eye of Dansu on her, already knowing the secret, "The Yajirushi Clan, has been a merchant Clan for 200 Years, and during those two hundred Years we have only been obsessed with money but I wanted to change that, I want us to be a Shinobi Clan or have a Off Branch of Shinobi's but they only see my dream as Childish." she tells him, and he pulls her in, "it's not Childish, is Admirable."
She does tear up a bit but hides it, she turns his face away from him and rests her head on his shoulder, she feels a warms coming from him its feels nice, it goes silent after that. As Naruto now has both of his Teammates by his side one on each, all three sort of Cuddling up on his Lazy boy chair. The two Girls feel like they learn something about Naruto today, the First is that he maybe a little (A lot) touch Starved but they dont mind the touching and being Close, because the two of them may also be little (A lot) touch Starved.
As the Day goes on the Three Genin of Team 12 hang about, Whilst Dansu, Reads, Naruto and Azula do some light Sparing Followed by Planting some Rose Bushes he got from the Yamanaka's, some Red, White and Yellow that Are sort of Grown into one another. They then take a break for some Launch, where they have to Drag Dansu away from the scroll to eat, after they go out and do some Shopping, getting Dansu some Multi-coloured sands, a Yumi Practice Bow and Practice for Azula as that is the size bow she want to eventually uses, and Naruto Grabs some Stuff for Dinner, getting everything for a Crock pot.
When they get back to the clan compound they Help Naruto in the Kitchen to make a Nice seafood stew, that somehow teases him better then whenever he has ever made it before, and 'Maybe making food with people make the food tease better.' he thinks to himself. That night all three pass out on Naruto's couch sort of in a Cuddle Pile, and only Waking up when the First bits of Sunlight hit them in their face the following morning.
After the First Day Team 12 end up spending the Next 3 days of they break together, Dansu starts to practices the Excesses in the Scroll, the First being the Separating the sand with her Chakra needing to get it down to Six seconds, and she is currently doing it in 9, meaning she is quite close. Azula is Training with the Yumi bow getting used to the difference between the Bow She has been learning and the new one, Naruto is Making Mud Clones for her to Practise Against, Because a Moving Target is better than a Stationary one, as for Naruto, when he isn't making Clones he is Practising his calligraphy as it has to be PERFECT if he wants to learn Fuinjutsu.
Also during the Three days they do and up seeing other teams that passed, they see Team 7 Chasing the 'Demon' Cat, not really understanding why they are having trouble because all they did was find her and wait for her to come to them and she did once she realised that they won't going to Chase her, once Azula pointed out that Tora was a Ninneko/Ninja Cat. Naruto did ask Ran-sensei if the point of the mission was to Recover Tora or was it to see that Not all Missions are as simple as they seem and it happened to be the ladder, he quoted a Famous Ninja 'Hatake Sakumo' "Always look Underneath, the Underneath." something Naruto already understood, he added that to his personal Quotes.
They Saw Team 8 doing a Fence Painting Mission, he did find it strange that when he caught the eyes of Kurama Yakumo, she Scowled at him, and that confused him, he hadn't done anything to her to his knowledge but then again some people just didn't like him, he did ask Azula and Dansu but they kind of shared a look and told him not to worry about it.
Their biggest shock was seeing Team 10, they had left to get some Food and Dansu fancied BBQ so they went to the best BBQ place in Konoha Yakiniku Q, where they spotted Team 10 there. They did not approach them as Naruto knew Nara Shikamaru didn't like him for some reason, none of the Minded Akimichi Choji, as he was a happy boy who just wanted to be friends with everyone, but Yamanaka Ino is the main reason they avoided, Dansu and Azula could not stand her, her FanGirl tendencies put they off completely and even Naruto had to admit that he didn't understand why a Clan like the Yamanaka's allowed her to become a Ninja, she didn't have the mentality for one in they eye, and her 'Sasuke-kun' this and 'Sasuke-kun' that, was so annoying. But it didn't stop them from listening in to the staff talking and according to the staff they had been here since 12pm and it was getting close to 6pm.
Naruto wondered if he should have a Talk with his Jiji's about that, he knows that Each Jonin-sensei has they own ways of teaching, but that was unbelievable. He made a note to talk to them before their mission on monday, but eventually all good things must come to an end.
On the Final Night Azula and Dansu must leave to go home as they wanted to rest before their mission in the morning, but before they leave Naruto does tell them he has added them to his Gate and House Security seal so they can come and go if they want. They appreciate it as it shows that he trusts them.
4 days Prior - The Rusty Kunai Bar - Private Suit
The Rusty Kunai Despite its name is Quite a Fancy Establishment for Shinobi, as it is a Shinobi only bar they only cater to Shinobi and they Family, they also follow the tried and tested Shinobi Rule of 'Old Enough to Kill, Old Enough to Drink' does this get a lot of backlash from the Civs? Yes, do the owners Care? No as retired Shinobi they tell the Civs to Fuck off.
Now that is a Tradition in Konoha, that when Genin team passes the True Genin Test the Jonin Sensei of the teams that also passed go out and get a drink together a few weeks after, Normally its would just be the Jonin-Sensei of the current graduation class but last year only one team passed and That Jonin-Sensei didn't get to go out so he was invited.
The only ones currently there are Zettai Ran and Gekko Hayate, both Waiting for the others, "so Hayate-san, how is your team going?" Ran asks in his low voice, "it is going well, they are all Firecrackers, Tsukamoto Aya, is a born Leader, and has some interest in Genjutsu, so i'm going to ask Danzo-sama if he can give me some advice on the art, I would ask Kurenai but I don't want to owe her." he tells him, "the other two Jo Hoshi, and Miura Kiyoko are bother good Girls, and wanting to learn." he finishes, "how about your team?"
"They will make good Shinobi, Uzumaki Naruto, is a Genius of Hard Work, and Similarly to Tsukamoto-san, he is a Born Leader not that he knows it." He tells him, "As for Taki Dansu and Yajirushi Azula, they are a good pair, they just need a little bit more confidence and they will begin to Shine." Knowing Ran like Hayate does that is a real compliment.
"Ran, I was wondering if you want to do some team Training between our two teams?" Hayate asks, "what type of Training?" Ran asks not skipping a beat, knowing that it is good to promote cooperation between the teams. "Battle Training, Team vs Team, Either one vs one or three vs three." he tells him, and Ran thinks about it. "One vs One would be better I believe, I know that my team can work together but I want to see them fight someone else that isn't in our own team or myself. And in a Controlled Environment Would be better than the Field."
"When do you want to do it?" he asks, "I gave my team till monday off, as we have a C-rank Mission." Ran tells him. "How about the Friday?" and Hayate nods, "That would be Fine." and as they finish making plans the other Jonins they were waiting for Arrive, "sorry i'm late," Kurenai says, "but our Mission ran long, and Asuma wanted to wait for me," she says.
"Yosh!" Gai shouts, "I have brought the Ever late Kakashi," Gai tells them, "I could have gotten myself here," Kakashi says, "Hatake-kohai, if I didn't ask, The Blue Beast to get you, you would have been 3 hours late. And you know I don't like your Tardiness," Ran tells the Copy Ninja who just sighs.
Present Day - Hokage's Office
Mondays were always busy days for the Hokage, with the Influx of missions that tended to come in on a monday that he need to approve or decline, then they was the meeting with the Clan heads, then his advisers, then the civilian heads, and then he Finally the Anbu Commander and Jonin Commander.
At Least that wasn't for another hour, so he could sip on his tea and enjoy Konoha waking up, or so he thought when there was a knock on his door, composing himself he chose to speak up, "Enter." he says and the door opens to reveal Naruto they his Red hair on full Display. Hiruzen is Glad that the boy doesn't have to hide it anymore, but at the same time he can't forgive himself for forcing Naruto to do it.
He puts on his Grandfatherly Smile, "Naruto-kun, what can I do for you so early? I was expecting your team for another 30 minutes." he tells the boy. "I know Jiji, but I want to talk to you before that. Ran-sensei knows i'm here." he replies to his Grandfather Figure, "I wanted to talk about Team 10, Hokage-sama." He tells the Hokage.
Seeing him use his official title he knows it might be serious, "Team 10 would be Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, and Yamanaka Ino under Sarutobi Asuma. What about them?" He asked, wondering if they had done something. "Hokage-sama, I know it isnt my place to speak about how Jonin-Sensei spend their time with their team, As I am but a fresh Genin. But I believe I must say something," he says Standing At attention in front of his commanding officer.
"Two days ago, myself with that of Genin Taki Dansu and Yajirushi Azula, were together, we choose to go to Yakiniku Q to eat, when we arrived we saw that of Team 10 they, not thinking much of it we sat down and Ordered, during our time they and talking to the staff, Team 10 had been they for 6 to 7 hour, and the Waitress said that they are often they everyday for 4 to 8 hours." he tells his Hokage, who didn't know that, "Normally they are they during the Afternoons, I believe they are they instead of Training, as I have seen them doing missions on the morning instead of the Afternoon." he says relaying information that he has noted, "I don't want to speculate but I believe they Jonin-sensei is not training they team, since they are Clan Hier and would be trained by they clan." he finishes.
The Hokage process what Genin Uzumaki has told him, because this could be serious and if Jonin Sarutobi Asuma is neglecting his team Training his team could lose their lives the first time out of the village. "Thank you for telling me that Genin Uzumaki." he says, and Naruto relaxes, "how is it going with your team Naruto?" he says changing the subject.
With a Bright Smile, "Great, they are both cool and easy to talk to, we spent the past few days together." he says happily, the two of them talk till there is another knock on the door. "Enter" the Hokage commands, Entering the room the rest of Team 12 enter, "Greeting Team 12," he says with a Smile as Naruto joins his team, "Greetings Hokage-sama." the rest of Team 12 say.
"We are here for a C-Rank Mission, Hokage-Sama" Ran says in his usual Deep tone. Looking through a stack of Scrolls he finds one for Team 12, "this one will do." he say with a smile, "they are a group of Farmers 10 miles outside of Konoha, who's Cattle are getting attacked by Wolves." he tells them as he hands the scroll to Ran, who accepts.
Bidding farewell to team 12, the Hokage's Smile Vanishes. "Neko," he calls out and a Purple Haired Anbu appears in front of him, "Hokage-sama?" the Female Anbu asks, "Thoughts?" he asks the Anbu member, "I believe that Naruto-kun, maybe correct, I have spotted Team 10 Yakiniku Q often, Would you like me to Shadow the Team?" she asks her commanding officer, "Do it," he commands and she Vanishes. Turning in his chair and looking out of the Window he whispers to himself, "Asuma-kun, I was hoping you would have not become Lazy upon your returning to the village but I may have been wrong."
Training Ground 36 - 7am - River Training Ground Following day
Team 12 mission went over extremely easy compared to they first C rank mission, Dansu and Azula Took out the Wolves before they even got noticed the Group, Naruto didn't even do anything unlike the last time, not that he minded as Dee and Azula got to redeem themselves in their eyes.
Returning to Konoha and reporting to the Kage, they get dismissed all returning to their homes where they passed out, still not used to the Travel they have to do as Shinobi. The following day Team 12 met at their Normal Training Ground, Training ground 36.
Arriving Early Naruto sits down under a group of trees and starts to Read that of a Scroll of Kata's on his Kenjutsu style 'Counter Blade', some Advanced Techniques that involve some Light Genjutsu, they are called 'Illusion Counter'. By hiding the blade in an Illusion Genjutsu to hide the length of the blade it becomes harder to judge on how to attack and defend.
Normally Naruto would ignore something like this but Whilst working on his Fuinjutsu barriers he found a Seal that could create an illusion to hide whatever it was placed on, or if used correctly create an illusion barrier. Naruto believes with a few tweaks he can place the seal on that of a Sword Blade to hide it and be able to use the 'Illusion Counter' techniques.
After 30 minutes Dansu and Azula show up, greeting their Male teammate who was absorbed into his studies but did greet them, and a few minutes later they Sensei Arrives. Putting his scroll away NAruto Greats his sensei, "Morning, Ran-Sensei" Naruto Says to his Sensei.
"Morning All, Line up." he commands them and they do. "We aren't going to be doing any missions for the rest of the Week," he tells them. "On Friday they will be having a Mock Match with Team 6, one on one battle. The Hokage and his Advisers will be watching." he tells them and Naruto winces.
Turning to Naruto, "is everything Ok, Naruto-san?" Ran asks, "I'm fine, Sensei. It's just that we encountered Team 6 last Week, and avoided giving them any useful information about our Training in case we had to battle in the Chunin Exams in the future." He tells his Sensei.
"Is that so?" he asks curiously, getting confirmation from his two Kunoichis, "I'm impressed, Naruto, Thinking a head is always useful." He praises him, "regardless this will be a test." he finishes before giving his Team one more look over, "Over the next 3 days, I will be training each of you individually. 1 Will have the Real me the other 2 will have a Clone."
He creates 2 Shadow clones, "Naruto-san, you are with the real me today." he say before becoming him to come with him as they move to a clearing away from the others, Pulling out a scroll from his Vest and throwing it to Naruto, "That is the Shadow Clone Jutsu, it's a B-Rank Ninjustu, and Unlike your Mud Clone it can transfer memories back to the users when its destroyed or pops." he tells Naruto, who nods along. "I want you to learn this Jutsu Alone, your Goal for today is to make 10 of them."
With one of the Shadow Clones with Dansu, "Today your Goal is to Complete the Water release: Water Clone," he says and Dansu speaks up, "Ran-Sensei, I already Finished it." she tells him, "Naru gave me some Advice on how to Finish it, I wasn't using Enough Chakra to fully Stabilise it." she tells him, "Show me," he commands and she creates a Perfect Water Clone. "Well done," he praised her, "Now I am going to show you a Simple C-Rank Water Jutsu, Water Release: Water Bullet. It only uses Four Hand seals Tiger, Ox, Tiger, Rat." he shows her as he shoots a bullet of Water out of his mouth.
The Final Clone has taken Azula a bit further out, "Azula I believe the last time we Trained I taught you the Wind Release: Air Bullets, and you could use it 1 out of 4 times. How is your Progress with that going?" he questions his student, "Quite Well, Ran-sensei, I can use the Jutsu 4 out of 4 times now, I figured out what I was doing wrong and wasn't using enough chakra." Ran nods, "Good i'll start you on something new, Wind Release: Consecutive Air Bullets, similar to Wind Release: Air Bullets, but instead of one large one you fire multiple Smaller ones." Ran Demonstrates it the Jutsu, and shows her the 2 Hand Seals.
Training Ground 36 - 11:30am
The Mornings Training has been Fruitful for Naruto, it only took him two hours to be able to Use the Shadow Clone Jutsu, and in his first try he ends up making 20 clones, Ran isn't surprised he has wanted to teach Naruto this jutsu since the First Week of meeting him but the Hokage didn't want him to give a Fresh Faced Genin a B-rank Ninjutsu but after Team 12 had completed 2 C-rank missions he couldn't argue anymore.
Naruto also Figured out that he could do it with a Shuriken or Kunai, after asking Ran-sensei if it was possible who confirmed it was. Dansu was able to get the Water Release: Water Bullet Jutsu Down Easily she found it easier than The Water release: Water Clone. As for Azula she got the Wind Release: Consecutive Air Bullets, was Also Easier as she just had to let out breaths in multiple increments, she could currently fire 10 in one breath.
To say Ran was Proud of his team was an understatement they were growing fast and he was proud of them for doing so. But just before the Morning Training Ended Naruto Asked him something that made him even prouder, "Ran-sensei, I know we have the Mock Battle on Friday, But I was wondering if it is possible If I use a Shadow Clone to spy on team 6 train?" he ask and Ran knows why the boy is asking but want to know his reasoning, "Since we are meant to be a Stealth and Assassination team, a Part of the Stealth would be together intel, and Since Ninja's don't fight Fair would it be ok if I Gathered intel on the other team?" Naruto Finishes Asking, Wondering what his sensei response will be.
Ran-Sensei Smiles Glad that Naruto is Thinking like a Team Leader and What they Team is meant for. "Ill allow it, Don't get caught." he tells the boy who makes a three Clone and sends it off. Ran Dispelling his Two Clones he makes his way over to the opening calling his team to him. "LINE UP!" he shouts and the three do.
"Take a hour and meet back here," he commands them, before he shunshins away. Naruto looks at his two teammates and can tell they are tired from Constant chakra Usage, "Food?" he asks and they nod, "BBQ or Ramen?" They both looked surprised that he was asking their opinion as normally it would be Ramen for him. "BBQ," they say in unison and head off.
Chapter 2 - End
Originally I wanted to add More to this Chapter but Like the Battle between Team 6 and 12 but opted out of it as It would have been too long, I also planned on Introducing Tsunade and Shizune as well but as I was writing it started to get two long so I have cut it and added it to the next chapter.