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11 Years after the last chapter
Iruka: ...And that just about wraps up todays class, remember next week is the graduation exams, so revise and - NARUTO!! I HAVEN'T DISMISSED YOU YET!
The class looks across the room to see the young Blonde haired boy trying to sneak out of the window
Naruto: Aww C'mon Iruka Sensei it's my birthday, can't I go early?
Iruka: No, in fact I'd like you to wait behind class today..
Naruto: No fair!
Iruka: Don't argue with me Naruto! The rest of you can go!
The class bustles out of the room one by one, until it's just Naruto and Iruka left
Iruka: Naruto... you're one of the most talented students amongst the class, but you can't slack off if you want to pass the exam on Monday
Naruto: C'mon Iruka you know I'm gonna pass on Monday, it's fine!
Iruka: But you could be so much better Naruto, you're the son of the Hokage, people expect big things from you
Naruto: That's just it, everyone expects so much from me, everyone looks at me like I'm destined to be the next Hokage, but all I want to do right now is blend in!
Iruka: Some people would give their right arm to have the advantages you have in life Naruto you have to-
Naruto: I know, I know Iruka Sensei... hey are you coming round for dinner later with me and my dad? We've got a huge chocolate cake, it's going to be awesome
Iruka: Hehe no can do, this is my busiest time of the year, I have a lot of work to do, sorry Naruto, but save me a slice of that cake, I'm sure I'll be able to drop for five minutes or so
Naruto: I'm not making any promises hahaha, although I might be a little less reluctant if you have a present for me!
Iruka: Well lucky for you I have exactly that
Iruka opens his desk drawer and pulls out a finely wrapped rectangular gift, and hands it to Naruto, Naruto tears into the paper to reveal a holstered sword
Iruka: It's a tanto blade, short but sharp, be careful
Naruto: It's awesome, thanks Iruka sensei
Iruka: It's a special design, it allows for Chakra to be ran through the blade more easily than your average steel, but that's a little complex for an academy student, but it's still great as a regular blade. Now, go ahead and get home, I'm sure you're excited for your meal with your father *I hope you make it this time Lord Hokage*
Naruto: Thanks Iruka Sensei!
With that Naruto ran out of the class room and Iruka called after him
Iruka: AND DON'T FORGET TO REVISE!!
As Naruto made it outside to the front doors he hears a familiar voice
???: Hey Naruto, are you coming over for dinner tonight? My mom said she'll make her home made ramen seeing as it's your birthday!
Naruto: Ohhh man, Mikoto Sama's home made Ramen, damn I hate to miss it Sasuke, but I'm having dinner with my dad tonight, he said he can make time seeing as it's a special occasion
Sasuke: Okay well have fun, I'll let my mom know you can't make it
Sasuke lept down from the roof and landed in front of Naruto, and saw the gift he was carrying
Sasuke: Oh cool a tanto sword, it's just like Itachi's!
Naruto: I know, it's so cool, I'm like a real ninja!
Sasuke: Come Monday we will be real ninja's Naruto! Hey I almost forgot, this is my gift to you!
Sasuke held out a present to naruto, this time the wrapping was sloppy, and torn at the corners, Naruto tore open the present just as he had done before, to reveal a small box, when opened the box revealed 2 pairs of fingerless gloves
Sasuke: See, they're just like the gloves Jonin wear, but instead of the leaf symbol on the metal plates, one pair has the Uchiha symbol, and the other has the Uzumaki Swirl symbol. I thought we could both take one of each, that way we're always fighting together!
Naruto: That's so cool Sasuke, let's put them on now!
The two placed the gloves on their hands, Sasuke had the Uzumaki symbol on his left hand and the Uchiha symbol on his right, and Naruto had the opposite. The two bumped fists and then parted ways, as Naruto had places to be! Naruto got home, to find waiting outside his home a pile of presents, undoubtedly from all the clans of the village. Naruto took them inside, he was grateful for the presents, but at the same time, he knew that it wasn't really for him, but just because his father was the Hokage, it was the same every year, presents from people he'd never even spoken to. Naruto had already stopped off at Ichiraku Ramen, he got a feast for him and his dad, who was supposed to be home by 5pm, but the clock had already struck 6, and that was 10 minutes ago. Naruto sat at his kitchen table, and tears began to stroll down his face, no matter how hard he tried to hold them back. Just then he heard the front door open, and he quickly wiped away his tears to hide the fact he'd been crying
Naruto: You're late dad, the ramen must be stone cold by now, but better late than never I gue-
???: Sorry Naruto, it's just me
Naruto looked at the man, his heart sank. He knew this man, but he wasn't his father
Naruto: Kakashi Sama... where's my father?
Kakashi: He's increasingly busy right now Naruto, he's in a very important meeting, that he just can't get out of
Naruto: He promised...
Kakashi: Well I guess it's taking longer than expected, you see it's really just a matter of
Before Kakashi could finish, Naruto had already ran out the door. He went to where he always went when his father let him down, the Uchiha District, he looked in at Sasuke's home from afar. He watched as Mikoto ate dinner with Sasuke, and wiped food from his face, always followed by a kiss on the cheek, which of course was then followed by Sasuke wiping it off. Naruto has memorised the routine, he'd watched so many times. Of course Naruto was there for dinner most nights, the only reason it wasn't every night is because it felt too much like charity to Naruto.
???: You know, it's a lot warmer on the inside, right?
Naruto looked up, to see a tall, dark haired man, looking down and smiling at him
Naruto: Itachi, how long have you... you know your face is cut right?
Itachi: Oh, it's just a scratch, been training with Shisui
Naruto: You train a lot Itachi, if you're not on a mission, you're always training
Itachi: That's because I have to get stronger, as strong as I possibly can
Naruto: Why?
Itachi: To protect the village
Naruto: What's the point... what's the point in training so hard, and becoming the best, if the ones you fight to protect... you don't have any time to spend with them
Itachi: It's hard Naruto, I know Sasuke resents me for it sometimes, just as you resent your father... but it's for the best, in this world, if you can't protect the ones you love, you're going to lose them
Naruto: The difference, you never miss the important moments, you never miss his birthdays, or when he joined the Academy, I'm sure you won't miss his graduation either.
Itachi: I don't have nearly as many responsibilities as your father Naruto, afterall he's the
Naruto: The Hokage, I know, I know! What's so great about the Hokage anyway! If all that being Hokage means is that you hurt those around you, and break your promises.... I swear, I'll never go back on my words, I'll never break a promise, that's my Nindo, my ninja way!
Itachi: ...Thank you Naruto
Naruto: Huh? What're you thanking me for?
Itachi: Being there, for Sasuke, when I can't be around, when I can't train with him, you're always there for him, always there to take away the loneliness, I will always be grateful for that, so are you coming inside?
Naruto: Not tonight...
Itachi: ...Happy Birthday Naruto...
Naruto: Thanks, Itachi
and with that, Itachi went inside and Naruto went to walk the streets, and be alone with his thoughts
Inside the Uchiha Residence
Sasuke: Big Brother, you're finally home! Can we practice shuriken jutsu again now??
Itachi: Woah Sasuke, let me have some of Mom's amazing home made ramen first, I just got in
Itachi flicks Sasuke in the forehead as he walks past him, to take his seat at the table
Sasuke: Hey mom, where's Father? Shouldn't he be home by now?
Mikoto: He's still at his meeting with the Hokage and Shikaku Nara I guess... He's always working late nowadays you know that
Sasuke: Wait, so they're still having their meeting... Hey mom I'm going out, I'll be back later!
Mikoto: Okay dear, stay out of trouble
Sasuke ran out of the house as fast as he could
Mikoto: I wonder what that was about
Itachi: I guess he figured it out....
Mikoto: Figured what out?
Itachi: That Lord Hokage missed Naruto's Birthday dinner...
Mikoto: Oh Dear... that poor boy
Elsewhere in the village
???: So he skipped your birthday, eh Naruto?
Naruto: Mizuki Sensei... yeah but I'm used to it by now, it doesn't faze me...
Mizuki: You know... if you want to get his attention, there is something you could do
Naruto: What are you talking about?
Mizuki proceeded to tell Naruto of the scroll of forbidden Jutsu that was kept in the Mansion of the Hokage. He told Naruto of how if you were to learn one of the forbidden Jutsus on that scroll, the Hokage has to recognise you as a great ninja of the village, and you got to have a lunch with him, in which you discuss your future in the village. This was a lie.
Infiltrating the Mansion was not difficult for Naruto, being the son of the Hokage, he managed to find the scroll and headed to his favourite place to train, in order to learn a jutsu from the scroll. After several hours of training, he finally had learned the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu
Mizuki: Very Good Naruto, now hand me the scroll...
Naruto: Ahh Mizuki Sensei, I've learned a Jutsu, want to see?
Mizuki: No No... Just hand me the scroll, quickly!
???: Hey Naruto you dork everyone's bugging out back at the village, saying you've stolen some scroll or something, the Jounin are all searching for you, I've been looking for you for hours
Naruto: Huh? Sasuke, what are you talking about?
Mizuki: Stay out of this Sasuke
Sasuke: Naruto you're in serious trouble this time, they're not taking this as some kind of prank! You'd better bring the scroll back right now!
Mizuki: I SAID STAY OUT OF THIS!
Mizuki launched a Fuma Shuriken in Sasuke's direction, Sasuke narrowly dodges the weapon, which leaves a cut on his cheek
Naruto: Hey what's the Big Idea!
Naruto drew his tanto from his right soldier, and charged at Mizuki, who leapt in the air, as the fuma shuriken returned, Naruto deflected it with his blade, but the force knocked his sword from his hand. Mizuki landed behind Naruto, and made a run for the scroll Naruto had left on the ground. Just as he reached the scroll he was forced to leap from the place he stood, as a bunch of shuriken flew in his direction, he spun round to see Sasuke was the culprit
Sasuke: Naruto we can't let this freak get away with that scroll!
Naruto: Right!
Naruto scooped up the scroll and hung it around his back, while Sasuke leapt down, and picked Naruto's sword from the ground and tossed it to him
Naruto: Thanks sasuke
Sasuke: Naruto, if you can create an opening, I'll finish this!
Naruto: Right, check this out Sasuke!
Naruto made a few hand signs and with a huge puff of smoke suddenly there were six Naruto's all stood in a line, raring to fight, they charged Mizuki, the first came in with a right punch to Mizuki's stomach, but Mizuki grabbed his forearm and kneed him in the chin, but it was a clone and turned to smoke, just as another tried to sweep him off his feet with a kick, and another tried to grab him from behind, Mizuki grabbed the one on his back, and threw him into the one sweeping his leg, and both dispersed into a cloud of dust once again, now the fourth came at him with a flying axe kick aimed at the top of Mizuki's head, who blocked the kick by place his forearms across one another in an X shape, leaving him open for the original Naruto, who appeared below Mizuki and launched a heel kick from the floor, uppercutting Mizuki, and sending him flying in the air, where Mizuki was unable to manoeuvre himself out of the way of Sasuke's follow up attack.
Sasuke: FIRE STYLE, FIRE BALL JUTSU!
With this sasuke spat out a huge fireball which hit Mizuki full on, the power of the jutsu launched Mizuki into a tree behind him, after which he fell to the ground.
Mizuki: That's it, now I'm not going to just take the scroll, I'm going to kill you as I do it...
Mizuki begins weaving hand seals, but before he could finish, he is hit with a hail of shuriken, and falls motionless to the ground. Stunned by this, Naruto and Sasuke look for the origin of the attack, and see Itachi Uchiha stood on a branch of a tree
Naruto: ITACHI!
Sasuke: BROTHER! That was so cool!!
Itachi: Do you have the scroll?
Naruto: Of course, here
Naruto threw the scroll to Itachi
Naruto: I guess I'm in pretty big trouble huh?
Itachi: I don't see why you would be... you and Sasuke bravely confronted Mizuki as he tried to escape the village with a secret scroll of forbidden techniques... if not for you two, the secrets of the leaf village would be lost to the black market by now. I'll take the scroll back, you two should go to bed and get some rest.
With one hand seal Itachi disappeared in a puff of smoke
Naruto: Hey... Sasuke...
Sasuke: Yeah Naruto?
Naruto: Your brother is the coolest
Sasuke: I know, C'mon, let's go home...
On the roof of the Hokage Mansion
A tall blonde man looks out over the village, while another lands instantaneously behind him
Itachi: I've retrieved the scroll Lord Hokage
Minato: Excellent, thank you Itachi...
Itachi: Mizuki was attempting to steal it, while Naruto intervened
Minato: Is that the story we're going with?
Itachi: I think it fits well, besides it's not a thousand miles away from the truth... about Naruto
Minato: Yes?
Itachi: Don't be too harsh on him... after all, it is his birthday
Minato: Yes... and I broke my promise to him... I guess I'll let this one slide, well it's late, you can go home now Itachi
Itachi: Thank you Lord Hokage... oh and I just thought you should know, Naruto he learned a technique from the scroll
Minato: Really? that's interesting, which one
Itachi: The Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu
Minato: Huh... that's interesting. That was the Third Hokage's signature Jutsu in his prime... how did the boys do?
Itachi: Their teamwork was flawless... should they both graduate the academy on Monday, I would suggest placing them together
Minato: Yes, I think that would be best, especially considering Naruto's situation, it would be useful to have someone with the Sharingan on his team, once Sasuke activates it that is...
With that, the two departed, and the weekend passed. It was finally the day of graduation.
Iruka: Alright class, on the table in front of me is a Leaf Village head band for each one of you, that being said, it doesn't mean that each one of you will earn one... this year the graduation exam will be short, one Jutsu, if you can perform the-
Kiba: Hey Iruka Sensei where is Mizuki Sensei?
With this Naruto and Sasuke's eyes widen, they look to see Iruka's reaction
Iruka: Hmm.. I was wondering how to address the class about that, you see Mizuki betrayed the leaf village...
The class fell completely silent as they looked on, hanging on Iruka's every word
Iruka: He tried to sell secrets of the Leaf to other villages, and as a result he was eliminated. He lost his way, and it's sad, but there's nothing else to do with traitors. Now as I was saying, in order to pass this test, there is one thing you must do, if you can perform a decent shadow clone jutsu, you will go on to become genin and be allowed to take a head band from the desk, we'll go in alphabetical order.
With that, one by one the kids took turns creating shadow clones, or not in several cases, Naruto and Sasuke of course passed
Sasuke: Naruto I'm going home to tell my folks the good news, wanna come?
Naruto: *Dad will be working, no point in going home* Sure, if you don't mind that is
Sasuke: Of course not, my Mom loves having you around, she says you remind her of your mother, they were good friends you know!
So the two rushed back to Sasuke's house where Sasuke announced the good news to Itachi and Mikoto, his father was not there. Mikoto leapt from her seat and ran over to Sasuke and embraced him in a tight bear hug, Naruto always felt awkward at times like these, but most of all he felt jealous, Naruto tried to avoid looking at them, but before he knew it, he was embrace, Mikoto had her arms wrapped about Naruto just as she had Sasuke, Naruto had never really felt this before, he was almost brought to tears.
Mikoto: I'm so proud of you boys! Oh Itachi, this is cause for a celebration, go get some dessert dumplings would you?
Itachi: Yes mother, Congratulations guys, it gets real from her on out!
Sasuke: Does that mean you'll make time to train with me Itachi?
Itachi: Haha we'll see
As Itachi walked passed Sasuke on his way out the door, he flicked his forehead once again
Back In the meeting room which Shikaku, Minato and Fugaku frequently find themselves discussin the village in
Shikaku: Hey so I hear all of our kids made it through the graduation
Fugaku: Yeah, even Shikamaru?
Shikaku: Hey I know he seems lazy but when push comes to shove, he's pretty reliable, besides Choji passed this year, so Shikamaru had to pass, he didn't wanna end up having to be on a team without Choji, that'd be too much of a "drag" for him
Minato: Hey Fugaku... what do you think about Sasuke and Naruto being on a team together?
Fugaku: Hmm... well I suppose they're pretty good friends, but I wonder if that would be a hindrance to them?
Minato: How so?
Fugaku: Well... if you're on a team with a guy you can't stand, the last thing you want is to lose out to him... it creates a healthy competitive streak
Shikaku: You think being friends removes that competition? Well maybe, but it's replaced with something else, a desire to become strong to protect one another... trust me, We all got along fine on our team
Minato: Excellent point, I don't know of three ninja with better teamwork than the Ino Shika Cho formation. That settles it, They'll be teamed up together, now I just have to work out their 3rd member.
Fugaku: Who are you thinking for their Captain?
Minato: Hmm... I was wondering... how would you feel about Itachi leading the squad?
Fugaku: Itachi? He's far too busy, he has his missions, and his training... are you suggesting we put them on hold?
Minato: It was just a suggestion, it's an extremely competent shinobi, and he'd be able to nurture Sasuke's Sharingan, and also be able to keep Naruto's Nine Tailed fox in check should anything go wrong...
Fugaku: Hmm... these are good points, but still I think we're best off finding someone else
Minato: In that case, Kakashi will take up the mantle, for the same reasons. It's a shame to lose my right hand man, but I need someone I can trust to keep them safe. Their threat of danger is far greater than your average shinobi. How is his Sharingan training coming along by the way?
Fugaku: I have nothing left to teach him, he's more competent with the Sharingan that several of our own clan members, he's truly a prodigy, you should be proud. However he does struggle with using it for long periods of time... but that's to be expected of a transplant.
Minato: Good to hear it, I'll let Kakashi know of his new role, that's going to leave a fairly significant gap in my guard squad... You know how they are about that, I'll never hear the end of it...
Fugaku: Take Shisui
Minato: Sorry?
Fugaku: Shisui Uchiha, he can replace Kakashi, he's the strongest young shinobi of the Uchiha clan, probably of the village, right now he's even stronger than Itachi. He'll serve as a fine Guard
Minato: How do you think he'll feel about that?
Fugaku: He'll do as he's told... besides it's probably his father who will have the hump about this, not him.
Shikaku: Royal Guard of the Hokage, that's a pretty high Profession, why should he be upset by this?
Fugaku: There's not much Action as guard of the Hokage, seeing as you rarely leave the village, and anyone who enters the village is usually wiped out before they get to you, there's not much to challenge you, not much room to grow.
Minato: Well there's always the training sessions, I have to keep my skills sharp also, who better to train with than those guarding me?
Fugaku: I guess so... still better Shisui than Itachi, Itachi is destined to be the next head of the clan after all... if I'm being totally honest he's surpassed even me, he'd be wasted on a guard job.
Minato: Very Well I see your point. It's settled then, Kakashi Hatake will be the new Leader of Squad 7.
The Ninja Academy the following day
Iruka: I will now call out your new teams, these are the people you will be spending the majority of your time with, your lives will be in their hands, and vice versa. So get used to the idea!
Iruka then began to read out his list of teams, when he reached Team 7, he read out the names
Iruka: Team 7! Sakura Haruno! Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki!
Naruto: Awesome!
Sasuke: Nice...
Sakura: AMAZING!!!!
Ino: *How come Sakura gets to be in a team with that dreamboat Sasuke, and the son of the Hokage, Naruto! That's so unfair!*
Iruka: From this moment on, you are no longer my pupils, your new leaders will be arriving shortly to take you from here. I just want to say, it's been an honour teaching you all, and watching you grow, I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavours.
So time passed, and one by one each team was taken away by their new team leaders, until team 7 were the only ones who remained.
Naruto: What the hell, why is our new leader so late!?!? Everyone else has already left!
Sasuke: Moaning about it isn't going to get him here any quicker Naruto... well actually being the son of the Hokage, that might not be true hahaha
Naruto: Not funny Sasuke, I don't want to be treated any different from anyone else
Sakura: I never realised you were so whiny Naruto!
Naruto: Don't pretend like you're not pissed off by this guy!
With that, Naruto placed a chalk board eraser wedged between the sliding door of the classroom
Sasuke: Our leader is going to be a Jonin, that's the same level as my father and brother, there's no way he's going to fall for something like that
Sakura: Yeah and with you being the son of the Hokage, he's probably going to be extra tough, ya'know
Naruto: Well I'll guess we'll see...
Not long after that, Kakashi arrives and falls for the booby trapped door, to the surprise of Sasuke and Sakura, and the delight of Naruto
Naruto: HAHA AWESOME!
Sasuke: No way...
Sakura: I can't believe that worked, you're really a Jonin?
Kakashi: I'm guessing this bright idea was yours, Naruto?
Naruto: You're going to be our leader, Kakashi Sensei?
Kakashi: That's right, I've been chosen to lead team 7, so how about some introductions
Naruto: But I already know who you are!
Sasuke: Yeah me too, you trained with my father for quite some time right?
Naruto: Yeah mine too!
Sakura: Wow you trained under the Uchiha clan leader and the Hokage!? You must be amazing
Kakashi: See.. Sakura doesn't know me, and I don't really know much about you... so I'll introduce myself, and you'll follow suit. I'm Kakashi Hatake, Things I like, and things I hate... I don't feel like telling you that... my dreams for the future... never really thought about it, as for my hobbies... I have lots of hobbies. Now Sasuke, you go.
Sasuke: I'm Sasuke Uchiha, Hmm.. things I like, I guess I like Shuriken training with my brother, the things he can do with shuriken are amazing... the things I hate, I guess there's not a lot of things I hate, and what I have is not a dream, because I will make it a reality, I'm going to become the first Uchiha Clansmen to become Hokage, and I'm going to become the greatest Hokage.
Kakashi: Interesting, Naruto, you go.
Naruto: I'm Naruto Uzumaki, things I like, well I like instant ramen in a cup, and I really like the Ichiraku ramen I get on special occassions, oh and Mikito sama's Home made ramen too! What I hate... hmmm... my Father. My dream for the future, is to ensure Sasuke's goal is accomplished, I'll protect him and all of my friends along the way!
When it got to Sakura's turn she got all shy and flustered and really didn't say much of anything
Kakashi: Tomorrw we'll have your Genin test
Sakura: What? But we already passed our graduation test
Kakashi: Well, technically you've only earned the right at a shot of being Genin
Naruto: WHAT!?
Sasuke: WHAT!?
Sakura: WHAT!?
Kakashi: That's right, out of all of you who passed the graduation exam, only 9 of you will go on to become genin, oh and here's a tip, don't eat breakfast tomorrow... otherwise, you'll puke.
With a puff of smoke he was gone, leaving the three awestruck.
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