Naruto: The Weapon Master

Chapter 5: Trial of Teamwork and Weeding out ROOT

The next morning, Naruto had woken up and prepped himself for the incoming test with his teammates. Before moving out, Naruto called out to his tenants. "Do you guys sense it too" to which they nodded in confirmation.

"Yes Kit, I can sense a ninja hiding close by and his emotions are repressed which isn't common among most ninjas" said Kurama. Naruto frowned inwardly, knowing who the ninja belonged to.

"It must be one of Danzo's Root ninja, I remember that Jiji told me that Danzo was supposed to disband his group after the great ninja war but it seems he didn't do so, he recruits ninjas and brainwashes them to obey only him into his own personal army. With me being your container, he would also be trying to get me to become his weapon but couldn't as Jiji had been protecting me this whole time, but unless Jiji has solid evidence, he can't do a thing to Danzo but not for long as he has crossed the line involving Sakura-chan and her mother in his selfish ambition" said Naruto with anger in his voice.

"So what is the plan Naruto-sama?" asked Chinami, she was also disgusted by the selfishness of the Warhawk.

"I'll summon a clone to follow the ninja to his base of operations and gather any kind of Intel which we can use to bring down ROOT and I have a feeling that the civilian council are involved in this as well" said Naruto as he summoned two clones before him. "Okay you will go out and lead the ROOT ninja away and the other will follow him back to their hideout and get some dirt on them so that Jiji and I will disband them for good this time"

"Okay Boss!" said the clones at the same time, the first one went out of the apartment and upon sensing the Ninja follow the clone, the second clone followed closely behind using the stealth training he received from Ryu Hayabusa.

"You'd better get to the training ground Naruto-sama, it's almost time for the test" said Chinami.

"Okay then" Naruto quickly jumped out of the window to the roof of the next building and focused on the bracelet "Ride the Sky road!" and summoned the Air trecks and sped towards the training grounds at high speed and was able to arrive with only ten minutes to spare where he saw that Sakura and Hinata had just arrived as well. "Good morning Sakura-chan, Hinata-chan!" he waved happily at the two girls to which they smiled and greeted back.

"G-good morning Naruto-kun" said Hinata shyly, Naruto frowned inwardly knowing the cause of her low self-esteem and planned to resolve it soon.

"Good morning Naruto-kun" said Sakura with a small smile, Naruto noticed that she wasn't too happy and it had something to do with her mother still being under the control of the seal that Danzo put on her.

"It's great that you are here early as we have enough time to make a plan for the test" said Naruto to which the girls had a look of confusion "I feel that this test has something to do with teamwork, so I need to know the skills that you currently have so that I can formulate a plan"

"W-well I can use my Byakugan to see through genjutsu and chakra points, I can also use the gentle fist of my clan but I'm not too proficient in it" said Hinata hoping that it would meet up to his expectations.

"That's good, I also know the reason why you can't use the gentle fist properly and I'll help you with it after the test. So what about you Sakura-chan?" said Naruto turning to the pinkette.

"Well I can use the academy taijutsu and perform low rank genjutsu, I can also set up traps" said Sakura who was angered at herself for wasting her time chasing after someone whom she didn't love instead of training.

"That's perfect for the plan and don't beat yourself up over what happened back then as you can now get stronger for a better reason" said Naruto who had noticed why she had looked unhappy to which she smiled. Waiting a few more minutes after formulating a plan, the group waited until the two Jounin sensei had arrived.

"It's good that you brats had arrived early so let's get this test over with as I'm craving for some dango" said Anko grinning evilly but was surprised they weren't even intimidated but were rather glaring back at her "They're different from what the academy reports said, I'd watch myself" thought Anko with Kurenai thinking the same thing.

"Okay then, in this test Anko and I will possess a bell each and your task is to get the bells before noon, you can use any means necessary and whoever doesn't get a bell will be sent back to the ninja academy" said Kurenai which confirmed what Naruto had told them.

"So that's what Naruto-kun was talking about, the bells are just there to drive us apart to work alone. Well no one is going to separate me from Naruto-kun this time" thought Hinata.

"Just like Naruto-kun said, I'm sure that the other team are facing the same kind of test but in different forms. I've already wasted many years not being with Naruto-kun and I am not going to waste any more" thought Sakura.

"With that, the test starts in 3…2…1…GO!" said Anko before throwing out a smoke bomb as the senior ninja took off in different directions.

"Okay guys, let's commence with the plan!" said Naruto, the girls nodded and split up in pursuit of the teachers.

Anko was keeping an eye out for the genin when she quickly backflipped to avoid a fireball from above as Naruto descended. "That's impressive brat but it will take a lot more to surprise me" grinning at the blond who grinned back which slightly unnerved her as her gut is warning her to be careful around him. He quickly dashed at her in a zigzag pattern to throw her focus off which worked when he leapt at her "Flying kick" he called out before landing a powerful kick which sent her flying back before recovering just in time to avoid a punch from the blond "What's with this kid!? He fights almost on par with a Jounin or maybe higher!" Anko jumped back to create some distance and was relieved that Naruto didn't pursue. "You're pretty good but don't get ahead of yourself Shadow snakes" snakes shot out of her hands towards Naruto who went through a set of hand seals "Wind style: Typhoon dance!" he began to spin which made hover a feet above the ground as razor sharp wind began to surround him, the snakes ended up getting shredded by the wind and Naruto headed in the direction of Anko who went through her own set of hand seals "Fire style: Grand Fireball" and launched a large fireball at him thinking that it would just burn him a bit but was surprised at what he did next. "Water style: Whirlpool dance" the wind was replaced with water that reduced the fireball to nothing but steam "How many affinities does this kid have!? I've never seen those jutsu in the ninjutsu records before!" though Anko.

"Anko-sensei if you're wondering why you have never seen these jutsu before? Well it's because I created them myself and much more, I can teach them to you after the test so look forward to it" said Naruto with a smile as Anko looked at him with her jaw open in shock.

"It looks like she will take you more seriously now that you've told her Kit" said Kurama while laughing at the look on the Kunoichi's face, Chinami was giggling at the scene as well.

"Alright then let's continue, Shadow kick!" Naruto's body glowed green and zipped towards Anko while launching a kick which connected but she burst into smoke revealing a log "She used a substitution jutsu!" he was stunned for a moment when he heard the sound of kunai being thrown at him, Naruto quickly gripped the hilt of Mumei Tamanoo "Secret arts: Quick draw!" and drew it out and then returned it to its sheath as the kunai were cut into pieces and lay on the ground. Anko who was hiding in the treetops, was stunned at the swordplay of the young Ninja.

"I'd better regroup with Kurenai as I'm not so sure about facing him alone anymore and I remember that he is weak against genjutsu which must be why he came after me" thought Anko before taking off to join her fellow Kunoichi, Naruto sensed her leaving and smiled knowingly.

"She's gone to join Kurenai-sensei just like I thought, everything is going according to plan, I just hope that Hinata-chan and Sakura-chan are doing okay" thought Naruto.

"I'm sure that they are doing just as they are following the plan as well, so you must hurry to them in order to commence with the final phase" said Chinami to which he nodded before running after Anko.

Meanwhile, Kurenai was hard pressed as she was engaging Hinata in close combat with Sakura backing her up by either launching kunai at her or joining in with the academy taijutsu. At the beginning, Kurenai tried to ambush Sakura with an illusion but was rather ambushed instead when Hinata attacked from behind and threw her into the clearing where Sakura had set up a trap of explosive tags that she was able to escape with a substitution jutsu, since then she was receiving relentless attacks from the two girls giving her no room to perform a genjutsu. "I can't get the opportunity to perform a genjutsu without them pressuring me! If only Anko were here then I would have some breathing room!" then at that moment, the said had just appeared in the clearing with Naruto coming close behind. With a glance at each other, the two Kunoichi nodded and immediately launched themselves at their new opponents thinking that they now have the advantage being together but failed to notice the smirks on the faces of the three genins. Right as they were upon them, Naruto called out "Hinata, Sakura do it now!" Immediately appeared before Kurenai who was unable to react as she was struck in her chakra points resulting in paralysis while at the same time Naruto appeared before Anko and slapped a piece of paper on her arm which glowed brightly and she fell to the ground unable to move just as the timer rang.

"Well done on capturing us but now which one of you will go back to the academy while the others continue on their career?" asked Kurenai after recovering from the attack along with Anko after Naruto removed the seal.

"You will have to wait for a new team as we will return to the academy since we are not choosing anyone" said Sakura as she threw the bells at the feet of the two Jounin much to their surprise before smiling at the genin.

"Then if that's the case then you all pass as the true purpose of the test was teamwork" said Anko with a smile especially at Naruto who smiled back. "Now that is over with, could you explain how you were able to get the bells from us?"

"Well I had Sakura-chan and Hinata-chan engage Kurenai-sensei as they could defend against genjutsu while I face you in battle, I intended to pressure you in order to force you to team up with Kurenai-sensei. When you met up with each other and tried to switch opponents, I performed a substitution jutsu to surprise you by using a paralysis seal on you and Hinata-chan to render Kurenai-sensei immobile by striking her chakra points" said Naruto, the two Jounin were shocked at how perfect the plan was with no error or risk.

"But where did you get those seals from? I'm sure that they don't sell at shops for genins except chunin to Anbu ranks" said Kurenai.

"Well that's easy because I made them, I have a talent for creating seals as well as cracking them" said Naruto, he noticed that Anko was looking at him with a pleading look in her eyes to which he nodded, she looked at him with hope.

"Well then, we'll meet up at the Hokage tower in the next two days for our first mission so until then congratulations on passing the test and welcome to the world of Shinobi" said Kurenai with a smile as she left with Anko leaving Naruto with Hinata and Sakura.

"I'm so glad to be on the team with you guys!" said Sakura happily "And I'm happy to be with you, now I can make up for the mean things I did to you"

"M-me too" said Hinata "Now that I'm with Naruto, I can get stronger with him and prove everyone wrong"

"Same here, but there are some things I need to reveal to you especially to you Sakura-chan but that will be after I deal with the current issue at hand" said Naruto to which Sakura nodded, knowing what he was talking about.

"Okay Naruto-kun, I'll wait for you until then" said Sakura who hugged him before going home, Hinata also hugged him before returning to her estate.

"I hope that Sakura-chan would accept me like Hinata-chan did" thought Naruto.

"I'm sure her feelings won't change even when she hears of your condition" said Chinami.

"She's right kit, now let's get to the Hokage's office to wait your clone to return with the Intel from Danzo's hideout and don't forget to help Anko before then, I'm sure you know where to meet her" said Kurama.

"Sure thing" said Naruto before focusing on the bracelet "Surf the clouds!" and summoned the hoverboard and rode towards area 44 also known as the forest of death. Upon arriving at the location he saw Anko waiting at the entrance. "Sorry if I kept you waiting, so how was the meeting with the Hokage?"

"It was interesting as everyone kept trying to deny that you were able to pass the test and three poor suckers broke the third Hokage's law got a one way ticket to the afterlife although Kakashi was still upset that he didn't have you on his team" said Anko with a smile.

"I can't blame him as he is my godbrother and I also know that he was dog and you were snake from Anbu" said Naruto, Anko was surprised at how he figured it all out. "If you're wondering at how I figured it all out well it's because the fourth Hokage and I look alike, I'll also never forget the people who helped and now it's my to turn to help you"

"A-are you sure? Not even Jiraiya-sama could remove the cursed seal" said Anko who looked anxious to which Naruto placed a hand on her shoulder to calm her down.

"I'm sure of it, just try to relax as it might hurt a bit" said Naruto. After Anko took off her jacket, he performed a set of hand seals then his right hand glowed white, he place it on the seal and called out "Uzumaki arts: Cursed Exorcism!" then he removed his hand and saw the seal release black smoke before disappearing as Anko fell to the ground panting heavily.

"I-i-is it gone?" asked Anko in a shaky one, Naruto merely smiled and brought out a mirror for her to see that the seal was truly gone, she began to cry and then hugged the blond all the while muttering thank you repeatedly "Thank you for freeing me freeing me from his curse. I thought that I would never be free from him"

"It's okay, after all it is least I can do for the person who always protected from the mob" said Naruto with a foxy grin as he was released from her embrace.

"Actually, there is something I've always wanted to tell you" said Anko who began to fidget shyly while blushing. "Well I've always had a crush on you since the day you saved me from a group of rapist, ever since then I've always been watching over you"

"She must be that girl whom you saved back when you were five years old from those men" said Kurama to which Naruto nodded.

"Thank you for having feelings for having feelings for and I would gladly return those feelings but you must know that I am the CRA act which means that you'll have to share me with other girls" said Naruto, he was then embraced by Anko.

"I don't mind as I know that you will love all of us equally" said Anko with a smile.

"Alright then, I have to get to Jiji's place for a private meeting so I'll see you tomorrow" said Naruto who waved goodbye before riding towards the Hokage tower. Then he knocked on the door and entered to see his surrogate grandfather working on the paperwork "Good evening Jiji, I came to discuss something with you"

"AH hello Naruto, sure I have time, anything to distract me from this blasted paperwork" said Sarutobi with a smile.

"Well it concerns Danzo and his ROOT ninjas as one of them were following me around, I sent out a clone to follow him to their base to get some Intel as they had placed a seal on Sakura and her mother which was why she was against my wellbeing" said Naruto presenting the copied seal as Sarutobi was shocked at first but then became serious.

"Are you sure your clone can do it? This is different from sneaking into Anbu headquarters during one of your pranks as Danzo never leaves a trail behind" said Sarutobi.

"I know which was why I had my clone use this" Naruto focused on the bracelet "Honor among thieves!" the bracelet glowed and faded to reveal Naruto holding a cane with a golden hook "Along with my stealth training, I can use this to steal items without anyone not even an elite knowing and I'm sure that my clone would arrive any minute from now"

At that moment, Naruto's clone came in through the window holding a large brown envelope "I've brought in the Intel and you won't believe things that bastard has done, let me dispel to give you my memories" said the clone as he placed the envelope before disappeared, Naruto blinked once and then had a look of rage and slammed his fist on the table. "THAT NO GOOD, BLACKHEARTED BASTARD! AND TO THINK THAT THEY CALL ME A DEMON!" shouted Naruto. Wanting to find out why he was so angry, Sarutobi opened the envelope and read the document only to mirror the same look of rage. As turns out, Danzo had taken the eyes of the Uchiha clan members during the massacre, giving information of the village to other villages, lied to Jiraiya and Tsunade that Naruto died during the Kyuubi's attack, plans to brainwash the heirs of the clans and was planning for a coup with the help of the civilian council.

"Anbu!" he shouted, the ninja appeared before him "Gather the rest of your team for we are going to destroy ROOT" then he put on his ninja gear and soon the group led by headed to where Danzo's hideout "What is your plan Naruto?"

"Hold on" said Naruto as he summoned two hundred of his clones, then they focused on their bracelet and called out "Lock and load!" then there was a bright glowed which faded to reveal all of them each holding a Heavy machine gun "Alright the first hundred will surround the perimeter and make sure that no one escapes, fifty of you will serve as support for the Anbu and the rest of will be with me and the Hokage for assault, don't mess this up are we clear!?" "SIR YES SIR!" With that they all raided the base, completely take the ROOT ninja by surprise, they tried to fight back but were easily taken down clones as they launched missiles, bombs, bullets and flamethrowers along with the Anbu squad.

"Whoa this kid is a one man army, I hope that we can get him on the squad after this" said an Anbu wearing Tiger mask.

"He has already been put in a team but I'm sure that I can get him a special position" said the captain of Anbu who is wearing a dragon mask. Soon the base was overrun and Naruto had found the old Warhawk hiding behind a sealed room.

"He thinks he can hide from me? Well he's in for a surprise" said Naruto as he brought out a pack of explosive tags "Jiji how much explosive tags is this gonna take?" Sarutobi had a thoughtful look.

"I'm sure it's no more than twenty ounces" said the professor.

"What! I hate the metric system! Can't you put it in much simpler terms" asked Naruto, Sarutobi and the Anbu thought deeply which annoyed him "You know what? Forget it, I'll just use all of the tags!" then he placed the tags all over the door "FIRE IN THE HOLE!" everyone took cover as there was a huge explosion as the smoke cleared, everyone peeked in to see Danzo laying on the ground all bloodied and the right sleeve torn to reveal the sharingan embedded in his arm. "You have to admit, the explosion was pretty cool" to which they all nodded then they tied up Danzo and took him to prison while Naruto went home to rest and attend the meeting tomorrow.

"What a day huh Naruto?" said Kurama with Chinami nodding in agreement.

"Indeed from the test, the removing of the cursed seal from Anko-san to the disbanding of ROOT, you definitely need a good night rest for tomorrow" said the spirit.

"I know so I'll see you guys tomorrow so goodnight to all of you" said Naruto before falling asleep. Within the mindscape, Chinami was staring intensely at the fox who was trying to avoid looking at the spirit. "When are you going to tell him the truth?"

"I want to tell him but I'm afraid of what will happen I tell him" said Kurama.

"You'd better tell him soon or you'll regret it when it's too late" said Chinami before walking away. Kurama laid down to sleep not before muttering out a name "Naruto-kun"

Weapon/Gear appearance

Air trecks = Air Gear

Hoverboard = Airblade

Cooper cane = Sly Cooper

Heavy Machine = Contra: Shattered Soldier

Hello this is Hussbek online with the latest chapter, I'm sure that most of you thought that Ino was the third girl from Naruto's memories well I'm sorry to disappoint but don't worry as she'll still be in the harem but I have a way to intro her but that will be at the chunin exams so look forward to it. Anyway read and review as I'm always up for them and I can bring in more weapons and gears for Naruto to access later so I'm all ears.

This is Hussbek from Ghana

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