Naruto
Petals in the Wind
Chapter I
Naruto was deep in the woods breathing heavily with fatigue. He had been running from Mizuki who tricked him ino stealing the Scroll of Seals and now aimed to kill him. Luckily for Naruto, Iruka had saved him and told him to run.
The promise Mizuki used played into Naruto's desire to be a ninja against him and now who knew what was going to become of him. He committed a crime against Konoha and his Hokage all for what, the need to prove he's more than just the Kyubi sealed inside him. But first Naruto had to get back to the Village. Maybe he could set things right if he could just get to the Village and explain what happened.
"I can't believe you're actually fighting for that demon Iruka. Did you forget that thing killed your parents?" came Mizuki's voice.
"Naruto isn't the demon you claim him to be. I learned that a long time ago." Iruka said.
While Iruka initially didn't like Naruto for the exact reason he was defending him against now he had learned Naruto wasn't the demon sealed inside him. Naruto was genuine, he cared for others, his village, and those close to him. The Kyubi would have leveled the village ages ago for even a fraction of what the village put Naruto through.
"You're a real pain Iruka. You know I wasn't going to kill you but I think it's time I ended you." Mizuki said, taking the second fuma shuriken off his back and began to spin it on his hand.
Iruka was winded but he knew he couldn't fail here standing up straight Iruka stood his ground he had enough juice in the tank for a single Kawarimi he'd have to make it count. As the fuma shuriken gained speed just as Mizuki was about to release the weapon he was headbutted right in the stomach causing him to double over and sending the weapon way off course. Iruka looked on and saw Naruto standing firmly in front of him and before a gasping Mizuki.
"I won't let you lay one more finger on my sensei." Naruto said coldly.
"And just what can a talentless drop out do? The only real threat here was Iruka." Mizuki taunted.
Naruto made a single hand seal, a cross using the fore finger and middle finger of both hands to form the cross. "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!" Naruto yelled.
In an instant the clearing they were in was filled with perfect replications of Naruto. These weren't mere illusions either, they were physical copies of Naruto.
"Whatever you do I'll return a thousand fold." Naruto said ice filling his words.
Mizuki was still underestimating his opponent; he thought Naruto was still not a threat to his plans. Mizuki went to make a seal but before he could say anything a sharp pain tore through his chest, looking down Mizuki saw a ball of lightning and looking behind him he saw Hatake Kakashi. Iruka let out a sigh of relief seeing Kakashi and Naruto dismissed his army of clones seeing Mizuki impaled by Kakashi.
"I'm glad to see you Kakashi." Iruka said, smiling at the masked ninja.
"I'm just glad I got here in time. Naruto I believe the Hokage wants a word with you about the scroll among other things." Kakashi said.
"Alright I'll go talk to the old man." Naruto said. Still holding the scroll. He refused to give it to anyone but the Hokage.
XxXHokage's OfficeXxX
"Naruto I understand why you took the scroll you were just following the orders of your superior but I can't ignore the fact you broke the law. And while I can't punish you as a shinobi I can still punish you as a civilian." Hruzen started to speak.
"Hokage-sama, if I may. Naruto has shown exceptional skill tonight in both taking the scroll in the first place as well as evading capture and learning a high ranking jutsu. If I may, sir, I would like to sponsor Naruto and make him a full fledged shinobi of Konoha." Iruka said.
"Iruka, while I respect your position as a well known instructor in the academy and one of the best shinobi of the leaf, why do you want to sponsor Naruto?" Hiruzen asked.
"Simple really Naruto has what it takes to defend this village not just as the Jinchuriki of the Kyubi but as Uzumaki Naruto. Even without the use of the Kyubi he summoned over a thousand clones with the Kage Bunshin; that's a feat no one could ever hope to replicate." Iruka explained. "Plus given the proper training he could easily go on to become a shinobi worthy of the title Hokage some day."
"Very well Iruka I'll allow it." Hiruzen said, pulling out a hitai-ate and handing it to Naruto. "Naruto as of this day you are no longer a civilian, you are a shinobi of the Hidden Leaf Village."
Naruto accepted the hitai-ate and bowed respectfully. "Arigatou Jiji you won't regret this." Naruto said.
"Now Naruto I expect you to prove Iruka's faith in you with all your heart and skill. Be at the academy in one week for team placements and orientation." Hiruzen said dismissing Naruto.
XxXAcademy One Week LaterXxX
Naruto was sitting in his usual seat in room 103 the room of Class 1-A when he felt a familiar presence walk up behind him. He didn't need to turn his head to look, he knew who it was just by their chakra signature, it was Uchiha Sasuke, his best friend and rival.
"So you managed to pass after all." Sasuke said with amusement in his voice.
"Yea my failure was a ruse to catch a traitor." Naruto explained it wasn't that far from the truth.
"Who was the traitor?" Sasuke asked his curiosity peaked.
"Mizuki-sensei." Naruto replied plainly not wanting to say more on the subject.
The door opened and Iruka walked in with a clipboard in his hands. He walked to the front of the class and called everyone to their seats. Once everyone was seated he spoke.
"Congratulations to everyone for making it this far as of today you are all shinobi of the Leaf Village. You will be placed into teams of three each team lead by a Jonin Squad Leader. Now pay attention as I call off each team." Iruka explained.
Naruto was listening for his name hoping he could get a team he could work with.
"Team Seven will be Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura, and Inzuka Kiba." Iruka said before being loudly interrupted by Sakura no less.
"Yes, take that Ino-pig true love prevails." Sakura said loudly.
"Kill me now." Sasuke muttered.
"Alright settle down everyone." Iruka called out to regain order in the classroom. "Team Eight will be Hyuga Hinata, Uzumaki Naruto, and Aburame Shino. Team Nine is still in rotation from last year. Lastly Team Ten will be Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru, and Akimichi Choji." Iruka called off the last of the teams. "You are all dismissed for lunch, be back here at one o'clock."
Naruto sighed well I could have been worse he supposed at least with Hinata and Shino he wouldn't be fighting against his team to get things done. Naruto rose from his seat and began to walk out of the room before stopping to talk with Sasuke.
"You want to ditch this place and get some ramen?" Naruto asked.
"Anything's better than sticking around here with all these damned fangirls." Sasuke replied.
A/N: Hey all Azrael here with a new story trying a new team combo I've never done before and trying a story with Hinata on Naruto's team where her crush will be with her almost every day. How will our favorite blonde combat the ninja world with Shino and Hinata as his teammates and how will Hinata fare being o the same team and Naruto.
Also I would like to point out this is NOT a NaruHina story. I haven't decided on the final pairing yet so don't assume it's Hinata. I will let you all know the final pairing when I decide on it but can tell you it's between Haku and Sakura.
Anyway enough from me please drop a review if you have anything to say about the story. I like hearing feedback from my readers and any tips on how I can improve is welcomed.
So for now Ja~ne.
