InuYasha Fan Fiction / Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Rebirth ❯ Arc Two: Chapter Six: Team Seven ( Chapter 6 )

Title: Rebirth
Author: Passionate Crow Rat
Rating: M
Pairings: Kagome/Itachi/Naruto/Sasuke
Warnings: None
Summary: Uchiha Fugaku was returning from a mission when he stumbled upon a dying woman and her infant baby, but it was only because of his wife that they adopted her. Now instead of two children they have three. At least her brothers adore her, especially Itachi. Naruto/Inuyasha X-Over
Disclaimer: Still not the owner of either series.

Chapter Six: Team Seven

Konoha Academy - Orientation

Naruto adjusted his brand new, shiny Leaf Hitae-ate for the third time. The grin on his face had yet to leave, and probably wouldn't for a long time. He was simply far too pleased with the fact that he was a full fledged Shinobi.

Yes. He was only a Genin but still - he was a Shinobi!

After all, one starts off at the bottom and builds their way up, and that was just what the whisker-faced blonde planned to do. He'd go up to the top! He'd soar through the roof! All would know him!

Villages around the world would talk of nothing but him!

Uzumaki Naruto!

The most powerful Shinobi on the face of the planet!

Kag-chan would praise him!

Sasuke-teme would eat his dust!

He'd-

"Naruto-kun!"

Having been torn out of his inner gloating, Naruto responded quite dumbly. "Ugh... eh?"

Kagome, who sat in her seat beside him, leaned forward, peering at him through pretty hazel eyes. "Naruto-kun! I was saying your name over-and-over again!" She exclaimed, head tilted slightly to the side.

Scratching his head, Naruto replied, "Seriously?" The boy blushed when she nodded. "Heh, I was thinking."

There was a typical scoff that came from none other than Sasuke. "You? Thinking? That would be the day." the brooding Uchiha muttered, not even looking in Naruto's direction.

Kagome simply shook her head. Why were the first words out of Sasuke's mouth always negative? She supposed he was just one big ball of negativity.

Deciding that it would be best to ignore him, she kept her attention focused on the bright-eyed blonde. "Naruto-kun, when Iruka-sensei puts us on a team, we'll jump up and cheer. Okay?"

For a moment Naruto just blinked, before speaking in a rather loud, but astonished voice, "Really!? I was planning on cheering too!"

Gasping, she began, "You were!?" Her eyes seemed to sparkle at his admission, growing wide. This would mean both she and Naruto-kun had been thinking the exact same thing!

With a brisk nod, the delighted boy answered, "Hai! Hai I-"

"What makes you two so sure we'll end up on a team together?" A certain someone interrupted.

Sasuke was really puzzled as to why he was receiving such cold glares from them. Honestly, he was only stating the facts! There were, after all, several other Genin in the class. No one could be sure who'd end up with whom.

"Sasuke-nii..." Kagome warned, through narrowed eyes.

"What?" he growled out defensively, knowing that he was about to be on the receiving end of her notorious temper.

"Stop being so negative!" she shouted, he disregarded Naruto-dobe who added a loud 'Yeah' at the end of her sentence.

"I'm simply saying not to get your hopes up." He retorted, arms crossed tightly over his chest.

With a serious expression, Kagome declared, "We will get on a team together..." Lowering her head, her eyes were concealed underneath dark wavy bangs her voice suddenly cold, "Or else."

"Hn." Sasuke rolled his eyes. He wouldn't even ask her what she meant by 'or else'. More than likely, it would involve some whining and maybe her breathing out a Katon Jutsu at who ever didn't succumb to her wishes.

He had realized long ago that she was somewhat obsessed with the Katon Jutsu.

Iruka-sensei, entered the room, a tablet in hand. Unlike the day before, he didn't have to yell out to get their attention. Each and every one of the newly titled Genin sat silently in their seats, all eyes focused solely on him. The older Chuunin bit back a grin.

It seem that everyone was eager to know who they'd be placed with, and seeing as he was a really nice guy, he wouldn't make them wait. "Okay class, starting today, all of you are true Shinobi! Rookies, but still Shinobi nonetheless, so we will be creating teams and each team will have a Jounin-sensei to teach and guide you."

With Iruka-sensei’s small speech complete, he turned his attention to the tablet. Starting with the first team, he began to call out the names of the assigned Genin.

Kagome would have to say that this was the longest three-and-a-half minutes of her life. Twirling a lock of loose black hair around her fingers, she waited in nervous anticipation. Now that she had a moment to think on it, she figured that the gloomy Sasuke could be right.

There were many other Genin in the class room!

Moody Sasuke-nii... making me worry. She mused, nibbling at her bottom lip.

But what if they weren't put on the same team!?

"Team Seven will consist of Uchiha Sasuke, Uchiha Kagome, Uzumaki Naruto..."

On cue, both Kagome and Naruto shot up out of there seats, tossing their arms into the air and squealing like the hyperactive children they were. Sasuke merely did what he did best, and stared blankly at some random spot on the wall, while paying no mind to the announcement or them.

Kagome laughed victoriously; after all she’d had no doubts!

Of course she would be put on a team with Naruto-kun and Sasuke-nii.

Of course things would go her way!

It was all so wonderful!

So perfect!

So-

"...and Haruno Sakura." Iruka-sensei finished.

Wait just one gosh dang minute!

Kagome pause mid-cheer. Her arms fell to her side.

Haruno... Sakura?

Behind her she heard this girlish voice howling out, "HELL YEAH!"

It was like slow motion as Kagome turned around. Puzzled, hazel-brown orbs roamed over the pink haired, green eyed female in the seat behind her. Said girl was currently doing a mini-victory dance and squealing about her awesome luck.

"Take that INO-PIG!" Sakura screeched, throwing her fist into the air.

Kagome had no clue as to who this Ino-Pig was and at that moment she didn't care. It was just that... The Uchiha female squinted. For some reason Haruno Sakura looked awfully familiar.

Where had she seen her?

Suddenly, Kagome's eyes widen in pure horror and it hit her like two loads of bricks, falling from a four story window.

This Sakura, she was one of the tree-girls!

What Kagome was referring to were the females that had a habit of climbing the trees outside her and Sasuke's apartment and waiting for him to exit just for they could steal a glance of him.

They were almost as bad as the window girls.

This meant-

A terrified gasp was heard from Kagome, catching Naruto and even the brooding Sasuke's attention.

Oh. My. God.

She was a fan-girl!

"Kaggy, are you okay?" Naruto was concerned, his cheering long forgotten. He could see Kagome's face getting paler and paler by the minute - not to mention she seemed to be having difficulty breathing. When he received no response, he began to fret. "Kag-chan?" The blonde waved a hand in her face, hoping to get her attention.

Still caught in her inner rambles, Kagome failed to take notice.

All the exhilarated joy she'd experienced moments before had vaporized, with this new realization.

She was on a team with a fan-girl! One of those weird girls that constantly roamed around, vying for Sasuke's affection. Those unearthlygirls that wouldn't leave him alone!

He was in danger! She had to protect him!

But what could she do?

Iruka was just about to announce the Genin assigned to Team Nine when he was interrupted by Kagome, who'd slammed her hand down on the desk, startling everyone. All eyes focus on the now scowling young girl.

"Hold it Iruka-sensei!"

Said Chuunin sighed. Why was he not at all surprised by her behavior? "Is there a problem Kagome?"

"Hai! How come everyone else has three people but we got four!?" She demanded, impatiently tapping her fingers on the desk.

Observing his tablet, Iruka explained calmly, "There is a uneven amount of students in this year’s class and one team has to have a extra member or someone will be left without a team."

That made perfect sense, so Kagome should have let it go-

and yet she did not.

"So?" If the fan-girl didn't have a team it would be alright with her.

There were a few snickers from some students in the back.

Naruto had slipped down into his seat, peering over at her, the blonde forced a cough, hoping to gain her attention. "...Kaggy? Hey... Kaggy?" He whispered, through cupped hands.

Naruto wasn't too shock when she disregarded him completely.

Sasuke however, didn't bother to try. His dramatic Imouto had just enter one of her moods, and beside, this was a somewhat engaging. Much more interesting than that random spot on the wall he'd been looking at.

Honestly though, he felt as if Kagome were over-exaggerating. Yes, this Sakura was obviously an irritating fan of his (most of the females in the class were), judging by her cry of pleasure earlier, and while it did appear that they would all be on a team with one another, it wasn't as if he'd even acknowledge the girl.

After all he never gave any of the annoying pests his attention, therefore she had no reason to panic.

With authority that only a Sensei would possess Iruka reply firmly, "Kagome. One person can't be team-less."

With a cool tone, Kagome counter, "She'll manage."

Iruka shook his head in disbelief; really, this cruel streak that she possessed did not fit her charming appearance. "I'm sorry but you’re going to have to deal with it. Now sit down."

Her brow quivered, and slowly...ever so slowly Kagome sat down, a look of utter defeat on her face. She had this unhealthy urge to start spitting out Katon Jutsu but she was smart enough to know that would no doubt get her in trouble and solve nothing.

So there she sat, with a devastated look in her darkened eyes.

Defeated.

There was nothing she could do.

Nothing.

"Kagome." That was Sasuke's voice but she was to far gone to hear him.

She didn't notice Iruka-sensei finish announcing the other teams, nor did she realize Naruto was pulling at her sleeves.

There was only one thought on her mind.

Fan-girl.

oooooo

Uchiha Kagome stood tensely in front of the mirror, hands tightly gripping the side of the sink. Cupping her hands underneath the running water, she gathered just enough before splashing it onto her face.

She gazed mutely at her reflection, watching the water run down her chin, the droplets hitting the sink.

She turned the faucet off.

This wasn't helping.

"It's not so bad." Kagome spoke to her reflection, forcing herself to sound as optimistic as possible. "Sasuke-nii-kun will be fine."

She was aware that she was talking to herself, but that was okay. It wasn't as if someone would hear her - beside she needed to get herself back in gear.

There was good news after all.

She was on a team with Naruto-kun and Sasuke-nii.

All she had to do was ignore the... pinkish problem and it'd all be okay. She had briefly dealt with weird fan-girls before, but sharing a team with one was simply unthinkable! Rarely did they approach Sasuke when at the Academy. Normally she'd spot them lingering behind, watching him, with those peculiar love-sick eyes.

While that aggravated her, she could deal with it.

As long as they stay away.

Far. Far. Far away.

...but overall, how horrible could this fan-girl be?

Precisely at that moment, the washroom door slid open, Uchiha Kagome looked into the mirror-

and hazel orbs connected with green.

No.

Way.

Haruno Sakura, who had just entered the room, sauntered forward, coming to a stop in front of the sink, to the right of Kagome. Sakura briefly smiled, observing the smaller female’s wide-eyed gape.

Brushing a few strands of long, pink hair out of her face she spoke in a rather composed, yet soothing voice. "I saw you head this way."

If possible, Kagome's eyes grew much wider. The little Uchiha couldn't believe what was happening. She couldn't believe that it was actually talking!

Never had she spoken more than a few sentences to the fan-girls and they had never gone out of their way to speak with her. They seemed to avoid her like the plague.

In fact, Kagome hadn't really spoken to other females in general; all of her time over the past few years had been spent with Naruto and Sasuke.

Sakura was not put down by the lack of response on Kagome's part. Continuing, she said, "I'm really happy to be on a team with you and Sasuke-kun." Still no reaction. Trying yet again, she said, "I can tell that the two of you are really close."

Sakura was certain that she saw her jaw twitch. That was a reaction, but was it a positive one?

Probably not-

So she should have stopped when she was ahead (or maybe behind), but at last she carried on, "Well, I just want to tell you that I really loveSasuke-kun..." No sooner did those words escape her lips that Sakura get a very negative reaction.

Kagome face literally scrunched up, turning bright red in pure seething outrage. Love? LOVE!? Though clenched teeth she hissed out, "How can you say that?! You don't know anything about my Nii-kun!"

Without hesitation, Sakura countered, "I'll know once I get to know him."

Kagome didn't miss a beat. Sneering, she asked, "Who says your gonna get to know him?"

Sakura's emerald eyes grew sly, "We're all on the same team, Kagome, so I'll have to get to know him."

Kagome was, for a moment, at a lost. The fear that she'd experienced earlier came back ten-folds.

Team.

They were all on a team and that would mean that they would have to spend time with each other on a regular basis.

Sasuke would be around this... thing!

He would have to interact with this... thing!

What could she do?

Nothing!

She could do nothing!

Seeing the defeated gaze in Kagome's eyes, Sakura bit back a smirk.

Her inner self was cheering with victory. It seemed as if she did what no other girl could do. All of the others - overly confidant Ino-Pig included - were scared stiff of Sasuke-kun’s sister! Even she herself had been wary enough to not approach him, forced to admire her love from the shadows.

Sakura was obviously aware that Kagome did not want her on the team - that immature outburst in class had proven that, but it seemed that was all Kagome had backing her up.

The little brat was all bark and no bite.

There had been no reason for her to stay away.

All she had to do was stick to the quick plan her mind had put together. It was simple really.

Be mature, show no fear, stay calm, and try to make friends.

The last one may seem odd, but this was Sasuke-kun’s sister, and judging at how close the two were, it would be better to be buddies. Her Sasuke-kun would be more likely to accept her if she were friends with his sister, or at least that was what she'd figured.

With another gentle smile Sakura said, "Kagome, I'm not trying to take him away from you. What I really want is for us all to get-"

A low, yet harsh, chuckle was what interrupted her.

It was so unexpected and sounded so very bizarre that she took a cautious step back. The chuckle quickly transformed, caught somewhere in between a girlish giggle and shrill crackles.

It was not very soothing to the ears.

Was that a laugh - and the pink Genin use that term very loosely - actually coming from Kagome?

Things only grew more eerie and more hair-raising when petite girl began to slowly circle her much like a vulture would a dead carcass right before it lunged, with its sharp beak, tearing into the rotting flesh.

Kagome seem to be picking her apart with just a stare.

Inwardly, she swallowed. Outwardly, she managed to keep a calm appearance, even though there were a few beads of sweat rolling down her temple.

Finally, Kagome ceased her walk, standing before Sakura, and with a murky glint in her half-lidded eyes, she uttered out in a very childish voice, "For a second I really got scared... and than I remembered that my Nii-kun hates fan-girls. He hates them. Hates." The small Uchiha made sure to emphasize the last word with ample eyes.

Sakura felt a slight shiver run down her spin.

Numerous questions ran through her mind with in a few short seconds. What just happened? Her plan! Hadn't it been working perfectly? What the hell was going on? How did this girl, who just barely reached her shoulders in height, suddenly become so damn intimidating!?

She was struggling to find something to say. Anything would work!

"I'm not a fan-"

"Hai, you are." The voice was smooth, and left no room for objection.

"Kagome-"

Still smooth, she responded once again: "Hai, you are." A cunning smirk graced Kagome's features. "Now, I think I stayed in here way too long. Nice talking to you Sakura-chan, and good luck with my Nii-kun ‘cause your gonna need it!"

Sakura could only stand there, rooted to her spot, long after Kagome left. Green eyes blinked in bewilderment, then finally, after a long minute of staring blankly at the spot were Kagome had once stood, she snapped.

Roaring, she shouted, "WHAT THE HELL!?"

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Sasuke, from his seat, watched with impassive obsidian orbs as his Imouto and Naruto-dobe paced around the room. She had returned from the washroom all smiles, acting as if the situation earlier, never happened. She seemed to be back to her regular self, and he had no clue as to what put her back into the usual, cheerful mood and didn't plan on asking.

The only problem now was that she wouldn't sit still.

Neither could the Dobe.

Overall, this was nothing out of the ordinary.

Tossing her hands into the air Kagome whined, "Naruto-kun I'm so bored!"

"Me, too!" He agreed. There was nothing to do, and he was getting hungry!

Naruto pressed his ears against the sliding door. He couldn't hear anyone coming. How long was this going to take? Everyone else had left hours ago! It was official. Their new Jounin-sensei sucked! He could have devoured more than ten bowls of Ramen from Ichiraku during this long period of time.

"Are they always like this Sasuke-kun?"

Said boy was filled with confusion. Who the hell was talking to him?

Sasuke slowly blinked. Glancing to his right, he spotted a pink-haired girl sitting on top of a desk.

Who?

Oh... right.

Sakura.

Receiving no reply didn't deter the determined girl. She was going to make some sort of conversation with him before this day was over with! Relationships always began with a good old fashioned talk!

Bonding was the key! That failed, but freaky, talk she had with Kagome would not crush her mighty determination!

"I mean, I noticed that you three are always around each other; you normally look so annoyed, so all of it must get on your nerves." Sakura said coyly, twiddling her thumbs.

She had yet to realize that Sasuke always looked annoyed; it didn't matter who he was with, or where he was.

"Hn."

"Umm..." she trailed off, at a loss of what to say. He wasn't exactly being very encouraging.

"Naru-kun! That's not a good idea!" came Kagome's hasty cry, as she watched the blonde climb onto a table in the corner.

As always Kagome would tell the blonde that he shouldn't do something-

"Don't worry Kaggy, it'll be super funny." Naruto explained as he close the sliding door, a chalkboard eraser preventing it from shutting completely.

"Really? Well if you say so." -

and then, she would ignore her own advice and go along with it.

Naruto leapt off the table, landing beside her. His grin was crafty, "After all, he shouldn't make us wait."

"That's pretty childish." Sakura commented, with a shake of the head.

"Well that's what he gets, for making us wait!" Naruto crossed his arms, staring at the door, waiting without patience, for their Sensei to enter.

"Dobe. He is a Jounin."

Now Sakura - she just about fainted at the sound of Sasuke's deep, yet steady voice. He might not have been talking to her, but for goodness’ sake, he was talking and for now that was good enough.

Naruto squinted. Just what was the arrogant bastard trying to get at? He already knew that their Sensei was a Jounin!

"So?"

Voice dry, Sasuke answered, "He will not fall for that."

Kagome jumped back when the door slid open, hazel eyes watching with nervous anticipation as their new Sensei stuck his head into the room. When the eraser connected with his unruly, silvery-grey hair, both she and Naruto fell into a fit of hysterical laughter.

A cloud of dust surrounded the Jounin’s face.

"Naruto-kun! You were right! It's funny!" She managed to say, holding her stomach, which was beginning to hurt from the convulsions.

"See, teme, he fell for it!" Naruto shouted, pointing at their silent Sensei.

"I told them it was a bad idea!" Sakura called out from her seat. Well, she kinda did, just as long the possible punishment wasn't directed at her, she'd be fine.

Sasuke stared on, face flat. This was their Sensei? He didn't seem very advanced to him; to fall for such a foolish trick was absurd.

The older man, who had already recovered, stroked his mask-covered chin and briefly gazed at the four of them. "My first impression is: I don't like any of you."

A strained silence.

Then finally, Kagome's said with a pout, "You’re mean."

His one visible brow rose and he stared down at her. He didn't give a reaction, and his disposition was aloof as he ordered out, "Everyone to the roof."

oooooo

Hatake Kakashi always knew that he didn't have much luck, but to be the only Sensei with a four-man cell was ridiculous and that prank they pulled irked him to no end. Since he was obviously stuck with them, he supposed he would simply have to deal. With a sigh, he observed his brand new team; the four sat on the steps, each with different expressions.

Uchiha Sasuke looked irritated; both elbows were on his knees, and he was resting his chin on his hands and seemed withdrawn.

Uzumaki Naruto seemed bored.

Haruno Sakura attention was focused solely on Uchiha Sasuke.

Uchiha Kagome appeared to be cloud gazing.

Right...

"We're going to start with introductions," Kakashi began, leaning against the railing.

"What do you want to know?"

He had not expected Sasuke to speak. The kid didn't look like he talked much, if at all.

"Likes, dislikes, dream of the future... hobbies." He answered with a brief shrug.

"You should go first." Kagome piped out.

"Ooh, me? The name is Hatake Kakashi, I have no reason to tell you my likes or dislikes. Let’s see," He paused, "My dreams for the future? Um - my hobbies. Um..."

The four preteens grimaced.

"All we learned was your name!" an aggravated Sakura shouted.

Yep, and that was all they were ever going to learn. Kakashi enjoyed keeping his personal life to himself.

The Jounin eyed Kagome, who had raised her hand. "Kakashi-Sensei!" She sang out.

"Hai?"

"Can I ask a question?"

Question? Why not...

"Go ahead."

She took a deep breath before speaking rather quickly, "Why were you so late? Do you still not like us? How come you’re wearing a mask? How come your Hitae-ate is hanging over your left eye? Are you missing an eye? Is your face all nasty? Do you have scars or are you just really ugly?"

What the-?

Kakashi blinked.

"That wasn't a question. That was an interrogation... Okay, you guys it's your turn, starting from the right." He could tell that she was not pleased to be left un-answered, but being the man he was, he easily ignored her irate expression.

First up, Naruto.

Realizing that it was his turn the blonde instantly perked up. With an ear-to-ear grin he spoke, "I like cup ramen and I love hanging out at Ichiraku with Kaggy. I hate waiting three minutes for my ramen to cook. My hobbies are comparing ramen... and my dream is to become the most powerful Shinobi that ever lived!"

It seemed that Uzumaki Naruto had an obsession with ramen.

He nodded, "Next."

Sakura let out a girlish giggle. "I'm Haruno Sakura! The thing I like is..." She quickly glanced at Sasuke, who remain just as detached as usual. "Or well... The person I like is..." She was now covering her face with her hands, in an attempt to cover her blushing red cheeks. "Oh, my! I guess... I dislike...um-" She paused before finishing with one name: "Naruto."

Said boy’s face fell and his grin vanished. What did he do? He hadn't even said more than a few words to her! For a moment he thought of asking why but there was no need - a certain someone was all too eager to ask for him.

"Why not?"

Kakashi glanced at the female Uchiha. While he had just met her, he was not surprised by her actions.

He may have come off as aloof and uninterested, but he was always paying attention to his surrounding. Any intelligent Shinobi would, and he noticed that as soon as Haruno Sakura began to speak, Uchiha Kagome had begun to watch her with this scrutinizing glare; it was as if she were just waiting for the pink-haired girl to say something she didn't agree with.

Waiting patiently just so she could pounce on it.

"What?" Sakura blinked, staring at Kagome with bewildered eyes.

Kagome batting her lashes in an innocent manner reply, "You said you dislike Naruto-kun. How come?"

"Ugh..."

Sakura was speechless.

She peered over at Sasuke, hoping to get a little help. After all, the only reason she'd said that was because she assumed that Sasuke didn't like Naruto, and by saying that she, too, didn't like him would make Sasuke like her as well... right?

Or maybe not.

Her anxiety quickly grew when she realize Sasuke wasn't even looking her way. It didn't even seem like he was paying attention to the conversation!

Kagome continued pressing her, leaning closer and closer with each word. "Well, Sakura-chan, how come you don't like Naruto-kun?"

A slight stutter. "I... umm... he's too childish." That was the best she could come up with. She just hoped Kagome would leave it at that. She didn't want to get into an argument with her, especially with Sasuke-kun there; he probably would not appreciate it.

"Oh, that's why?" Kagome nibbled at her bottom lip, still looking as faultless as ever. "Well, then I bet you think I'm childish too."

Sakura's mouth dropped open. Oh, for the love of God! The little brat wouldn't let it go!

With wide eyes: "Do you, Sakura-chan? Do you think I'm childish too?"

"Ugh..."

It was official.

She was doomed.

Naruto just watched with a baffled expression. He wasn't sure what was going on. Kagome sounded like her typical self but there was this sinister glint in those hazel orbs that told him something eerie was taking place.

Now that Sasuke understood precisely what his Imouto was doing, a twisted smirk slowly spread across his lips. This was very amusing.

Refusing to relinquish the pressure, Kagome proceeded, her tone did not waver. "Come on, Sakura-chan. It's okay, you can admit it."

Thankfully, Kakashi, seeing that this was quickly getting out of hand, came to the rescue.

Clapping, the Jounin spoke: "Okay, that's enough of that. This is not an interrogation. Next."

Sakura released relieved breath. No matter what could have happened, it would surely have ended badly for her.

Kagome gazed at her Sensei, a little irked that he had interrupted. Tapping her finger against her chin she began in an overly sweet voice. "My name is Uchiha Kagome and I love being with Sasuke-nii and Naruto-kun. I dislike when people don't answer my questions," A brief pause and with her next words her tone grew murky, as did her eyes, "and I hate fan-girls."

A slightly longer pause, followed by a twitching Sakura.

"My hobbies are practicing Ninjutsu and my dream is to become a strong Shinobi so I can protect the ones I love!" She concluded with a bright smile.

Kakashi stood silently.

Well that was interesting.

His final conclusion: Uchiha Kagome appeared to have some major emotional issues.

"Lastly," Kakashi incline his head towards Sasuke, "Your turn."

Sasuke, not being one to waste time, got right to the point. "My name is Uchiha Sasuke, I dislike tons of things but I don't really like anything-"

"He likes me!" Kagome declare loudly.

Sasuke didn't bother to acknowledge his Imouto’s statement. "I do not have a dream, but I do have a goal and that goal is to attain power..." Obsidian orbs narrowed, and his tone became colder than ice itself, "Lots and lots of power."

Okay...

Uchiha Sasuke also had some major issues.

Not that it was unexpected. Considering what the two siblings had gone through, he was a bit shock to find that they didn't harbor any darker intentions.

"Since this has taken up way to much time, I'll get right to the point." Kakashi began, arms crossed. "At five-o-clock tomorrow you will all meet me at the training field for survival training. If you pass it will prove that you have the ability to become real Shinobi, if you fail, it's back to the Academy. Bring your tools and don't eat breakfast. You’ll regret it. Got it?"

Kakashi didn't wait for a reply, and with a few brisk hand seals the Jounin vanished in a cloud of smoke, leaving the four to themselves.

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Training Field- 5:02 a.m.

"Here you go, Naruto-kun! It should still be warm!"

Naruto stared at the cup of ramen that Kagome had just pulled out of her little yellow backpack. The blonde sniff, he could smell the sweet chicken aroma radiating from the small cup! He groaned in pure bliss, reaching out to take the tasty treat.

She had even brought him a plastic fork!

Kag-chan was the best!

"Thanks Kaggy. I-"

"What are you doing? Your not suppose to eat!" Sakura howled out in disbelief, peering over her shoulder, expecting Kakashi-sensei to appear at any moment.

Naruto winced at Sakura's sudden outburst, but now that he thought about it, their Sensei did say they weren't supposed to eat breakfast. He hadn't eaten before leaving his apartment for that very reason.

But Kag-chan had brought him ramen, and she made it with her own little hands. He couldn't give back her gift! It would just be rude to do so!

His stomach growled in agreement.

Shrugging, he began the wonderful task of devouring the warm noodles.

"Ooh! You put extra basil in it!" he exclaimed, his tongue instantly picking up the added flavor, "You’re the best!"

Kagome giggled, tossing her backpack over her shoulders. "I knew you'd be hungry." She explained.

"... Hello?"

Half-lidded hazel eyes focus on the owner of the voice. "Hai, Sakura-chan?"

Sakura grimaced, the least Kagome could do was not look at her like that. Not to mention the mocking way she would say the suffix at the end of her name.

The pink-haired Genin was beginning to regret approaching Kagome the way she did the day before. She was getting the feeling that she'd made things worse for herself.

"Kakashi-sensei said that we weren't supposed to eat anything." Sakura explain, hand resting on her hip. She did a flawless job at keeping the anxiety she felt out of her voice.

"... but everyone should have a good breakfast." Kagome replied, a mischievous gleam in her eyes.

Sakura face faulted.

That was not the point!

"Beside, just because he said so doesn't mean we should listen!" Kagome reasoned, carefully watching Sakura's reaction.

Kagome was undeniably enjoying herself.

Driving Haruno Sakura insane would soon become one of her favorite past times. Kagome had a feeling that Sakura had a quite a temper hidden within her and that she desperately wanted to let said temper loose.

It was easy to figure out that she was holding her anger in because she was afraid of what Sasuke would think.

Just how much would Kagome need to push before the brightly colored girl snapped?

She wasn't sure but she didn't think it would take too long-

"Sasuke-kun! Don't you think we should listen to Kakashi-sensei?"

The sulking Uchiha was standing a few feet away from Kagome, his hands nonchalantly tucked in his pockets. He briefly glanced at Sakura before turning away and ignoring her very existence.

"Sasuke-kun?" Sakura sadly whispered, disappointed with his lack of response. He wouldn't even acknowledge her!

"Oh. Sasuke-nii ate to."

Sakura looked horrified. Was she the only one who had obeyed their Sensei?

Naruto having devoured his meal, stared at the empty cup with a wistful gaze. It was all gone and he was still a little hungry.

"Gimme the cup." Kagome ordered.

Obeying, Naruto handed it over and watch curiously as she buried it under a pile of dead leaves.

"Kaggy?"

"We don't want Kakashi-sensei to find out." She explained.

Well, that made perfect sense!

Naruto nodded in agreement, while Sakura release an exaggerated sigh.

Hearing said sigh, Kagome peered over at the other female. Pouting cutely, she asked, "Are you going to tell on us, Sakura-chan?"

Sakura's eyes grew wide. "T-tell? No! Of course not!" If she told, she'd be telling on Sasuke-kun as well! Not to mention she'd be labeled as a snitch, something she didn't want. She already felt out of the loop with the three of them.

They did have a lot of history with one another.

Kagome grinned. "Good."

"Hey Kaggy, how long are we going to have to wait?"

Naruto was sure they'd been out there for at least twenty minutes.

Shrugging, "I don't know. He shouldn't take too long."

Kagome had no idea how wrong she was.

It took six long hours before Kakashi arrived in a cloud of smoke.

"What the hell Kakashi-sensei! You said five! FIVE!" Naruto immediately hollered, waving his fist. He was more than angry, he was practically seething!

Kakashi wasn't fazed by all the cold glares direct at him. Calmly he explained his reason (It was a good reason too!) for being so late. With a crinkle of the eye, he spoke, "There was this cat. It was black. It crossed my path."

"You’re lying." Naruto said, pointing out the obvious.

"Anyways," he began, placing a clock on top of an old tree stump, "This is set for noon." The Jounin took out two shiny bells, holding them out. "Your task is to get these bells from me. If you don't get a bell by noon, you won't eat lunch. I, however, will... right in front of you."

It now dawned on everyone why they were told not to eat.

So it should have been a good thing that they had all gone ahead and eaten despite his order (All but the half-famished, obedient Sakura). However, seeing as Kakashi had waited six hours before showing up, it didn't matter because all four of them were hungry again.

Well, Sakura wasn't just hungry, she was absolutely starving.

"That's unfair."

That comment, of course, came from Kagome.

Kakashi raised an eyebrow. Unfair? "Excuse me?"

"You’re a Jounin and we’re Genin. It's unfair."

Naruto was quick to join in. He would always be there to back her up! "Yeah, Kaggy is right! It's unfair!"

With her best buddy’s encouraging support, she continued in a smug, yet arrogant, tone, "AND there are four of us and two bells. That's even more unfair. You can't do that."

Naruto followed up with a loud: "Yeah!"

Sakura could only watch with shock. Kagome just didn't know when to stop! Neither of them did!

A low, but dark chuckle escaped Sasuke's mouth. He wouldn't expect anything less from his Imouto. She did after all learn from the best (him, of course) and he really did enjoy this side of her. It would be interesting to see how their Sensei reacted.

Hatake Kakashi stared flatly at his two defiant students and decided to teach them their first lesson for the day, unruffled he replied, "When out on missions, a Shinobi will often be facing nearly impossible situations that will be deemed as unfair."

Kagome countered, "But we're not on a mission."

Naruto, ever faithful, followed up: "Yeah! We aren't on a mission!"

An eerie silence overtook the clearing.

Finally Kakashi concluded with: "You two are the biggest brats I’ve ever met."

Two insulted faces.

Sakura simply blinked, while Sasuke glared.

And then, "What did you say to me?" Kagome sneered. She wasn't liking her new Sensei all too much. She had only been stating the facts and then he goes and calls her a brat! What nerves!

"Don't worry Kag-chan. You stay right there," Naruto began cracking his knuckles in preparation. "I'll beat him to a pulp and get both of the bells for us!"

Musing out loud Kakashi said, "Oh you will? And this is coming from the loudest brat?"

Naruto sneered, his blue eyes narrowed dangerously.

That was it!

Wielding a kunai, he charged. Kakashi couldn't be that great; after all the older man couldn't even dodge an eraser!

So, one could only envision his shock when literally, in the blink of a eye, the Jounin had countered the careless assault. Tightly taking hold of Naruto's wrist, he plucked the kunai from the boys fingers.

Shaking his head, Kakashi said, "I didn't say start." Releasing Naruto’s wrist, he sighed, "I suggest you all come at me with the intent to kill. You'll never get a bell if you don't."

Sasuke's scowled. This Sensei of theirs obviously had far more skills than he had originally thought. Turning to his Imouto, he spoke seriously, "Come on, we need to go hide ourselves. Now."

Disagreeing, she shook her head. "Naruto-kun! We have to help him!" She watched with irritation as the blonde continued to attack Kakashi-sensei, making clones, throwing kunai. He was giving everything that he had and getting nowhere!

Kakashi-sensei was making him look like a complete idiot and Naruto-kun was not an idiot!

"Kagome!" Sasuke hissed out. He glanced around; even Sakura had disappeared, no doubt concealing herself somewhere among the trees.

Sasuke, having learned his Imouto, knew quite well that she wouldn’t listen. Therefore, he resorted to the easiest and quickest method; he snatched her up, into his arms, and dashed off into the woods, ignoring the whines of protest coming from her lips.

Kagome was livid!

"Sasuke-nii! Put me down now!"

Firmly, he spoke: "No. You'll just run out there and blow our cover. We need to wait and watch."

Crouching low to the forest floor, Sasuke carefully peered through an opening in the bush. He stared at the scene before him in disgust.

The dobe really needed to start working on his battle strategy, because constantly performing the Bunshin no Jutsu was obviously not going to work on Kakashi. With out looking away from the book he'd taken out, their Sensei easily dispose of every single clone.

Swatting them away as if they were a simple nuisance.

For a moment it seemed that Kagome had calm down, and then she spotted Naruto flying through the air, while screeching at the top of his lungs.

There was a splash, which signaled that the boy had safely landed in the pond but that didn't stop Kagome from completely losing it.

Dramatically she screamed, "NARUTO-KUN!"

Cursing, Sasuke put a hand over her mouth.

The chance of Kakashi hearing her scream was extremely high.

Glancing through bushes, he saw that the Jounin wasn't in sight. This would be a good time to move.

The Uchiha male stood, quickly relocating the two of them to a different area. Finding a large tree, he skillfully leapt onto a lower branch.

Kagome pulled at his fingers, which still covered her mouth, glaring at him with infuriated eyes. Removing his hand, he leaned close to her ear and whisper, "Kagome, listen. We have to be quiet and watch for a good opportunely to attack."

"What about Naruto-kun?" she asked, reasonably upset with being dragged around, and unable to help her friend.

Poor Naruto-kun could be drowning in that pond!

Sasuke bit back a snarl - all she seemed to talk or think about was the Dobe. He should have been used to it by now, but it still irked him. "Listen. There are only two bells.Two."

A depressed expression crossed her features. "I know, but Naruto-kun..."

"Do you want Naruto-dobe to get the bells?"

"Umm... but three of us can get them!" She proclaimed.

Patiently he explained again, "Kagome. There are two, only two."

"..."

This was wasting time.

A devious gleam suddenly manifested in his obsidian orbs. Now that he thought about it, he knew exactly what to say, "If Naruto-dobe somehow gets the bells. He'll give one to you and keep the other for him self... but what about me?"

As expected, her eyes grew vast. She whispered, "You?"

Slowly, he nodded, "Hai. You’re forgetting about me Kagome."

Kagome quickly shook her head and exclaimed, "No! I'd never forget about you Sasu-nii-kun!"

"Good." He smirked, "Of course you wouldn't, now-"

A loud ear-piercing scream echoed through the field.

What...?

That was most likely Sakura.

Oh, well.

"I have an idea, but since you are not good with Taijutsu-"

Flustered, she declared, "I'm not bad!"

"But you’re not good." he pointed out. In fact when it came to strength in general, she was really lacking. Ignoring her pout, he continued. "Just stick to the Katon, and your shuriken. Did you pack any wires?"

Kagome nodded. Of course she had wires. She had tons of Kunoichi and Shinobi tools stuff in her backpack!

"Good. Now when Kakashi shows up here, what we're going to do..."

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Too easy.

Way too easy, but at least he had this wonderful book to keep him occupy.

Hatake Kakashi was enjoying the latest chapter of Come Come Paradise. He had to say that this was the best volume in the series. The details were great, and the style of writing was so superb.

He turned the page.

Wow! A graphic illustration!

It only got better and better!

His senses tingled, warning him that someone was coming. He sighed, assuming that Naruto was back to try his luck again.

So he was a little put off when he looked up and saw Uchiha Kagome strolling towards him, a charming smile on her petite face.

His eye crinkled. "What is this suppose to be?" He muttered to himself.

"Hi, Kakashi-sensei!" She chirped out, shifting her feet and tilting her head to the side in a very cute manner. Putting on her sweetest of smiles, "Can I please have a bell?"

The Jounin eye crinkled yet again. Lowering his book suspiciously he inquired, "Are you asking me?"

A student actually asking for a bell?

This had never, ever happened before.

Squealing with excitement and locking her hands behind her back, Kagome exclaim, "Hai, Hai! So can I pretty please have a bell? I don't wanna fail." She fluttered her lashes, nibbling at her bottom lip.

This was not what Kakashi expected.

"Kagome, you are supposed to take the bells, not ask me for one." He explained slowly.

Did she not understand? He didn’t think that the young girl before him was foolish.

No... Kagome was not foolish; rebellious and defiant but not foolish, she understood.

Something was definitely going on here.

"But you’re a Jounin! I can't take them! Please!" She now looked desperate, and were those a few tears rolling down her cheeks? "I'm asking nicely, Sensei!" She cried out.

Oh boy.

Either she was serious, or she was one hell of an actress.

He was about to speak when a chill traveled down his spine, alerting him to up and coming danger.

Expertly, Kakashi managed to dodge a huge load of sharp shuriken, all of which were directed at the vital points of his body. Said weapons were followed up by a several kunai, which he also dodged.

The intent to kill was felt through the clearing during each assault.

With the initial attack now complete, Kakashi stared mutely at Uchiha Sasuke who had snuck up behind him while he was had his attention focused on Kagome.

Well-

It would seem that the Uchiha siblings worked quite well together, but that was to be expected.

"I assume you had your guard down." Sasuke sneered arrogantly, tossing a kunai into the air, and catching it in between his fingers. He then threw the weapon, aiming directly at Kakashi forehead.

The Jounin easily caught it.

"I hope that's not all you two had planned. If so, it was a horrible attempt." Kakashi said dryly.

Truthfully though, it hadn't been that bad, had he been a lesser Shinobi, he would probably been lying in a pool of his own blood, shuriken protruding out of his deceased corpse.

He didn't even have time to read the next chapter of his novel.

Sasuke bit back a growl at the insult.

One should never mock an Uchiha's skills!

Raising his hands, he expertly raced through the seals that he had perfected long ago, bringing a finger to the corner of his lips.

Kakashi’s visible eye grew wide.

"Katon: Goukakyuu no Jutsu!"

Today is just full of surprises. Kakashi thought, as the raging flames sped towards him.

Who would have thought a Genin would have enough charka to do that Jutsu?

The boy was very cunning - nothing like Naruto who was reckless with his attacks - but he would end this charade now.

Using a simple replacement jutsu, he avoided the Katon Jutsu.

Sasuke glowered. He'd figured that the man would pull something like that. The most important question was; where was he now?

The ground rumbled, cracking underneath his feet.

A hand gripped his ankle.

"Crap!"

'"Doton: Shinjuu Zanshu no Jutsu!"

Too late...

Sasuke was instantly pulled underneath the ground, his head the only thing visible.

Kakashi appeared before him and knelt down. "Can't move, right? It was a good try, but not good enough." He expected for the boy to look angry or maybe even a little annoyed, but the fact that Sasuke was smirking darkly, was a wee bit strange.

The Jounin stood up-

only to bump into something.

Looking around, he was shocked to find a wire behind him. Matter a fact, there wasn't just single wire.

There were more than he could count!

The entire area resembled a huge spider's web; it was difficult to move without bumping into one. It was than that he notice a light sheen, or rather - shine - covering the lines.

Who?

Oh, right.

Kagome.

Said girl was standing a good twenty feet in front of him, holding the end of the wire.

Kakashi rose a brow, he had a very good idea of what was about to happen. Dryly, he voiced, "Let me guess. You can do the Katon as well."

She didn't speak. Tossing her head back Kagome let out this sinister cackle that would have made even the strongest of Shinobi somewhat uneasy.

Really, a sound like that shouldn't come out of a little girl.

Kagome, having already gone through the needed seals, had a little smoke spewing from her lips. Raising the wire to her smirking mouth she spat out a small, marble size ball of fire.

The flame instantly ignited, racing up the lines with the fury of hell itself; in one brief second the entire clearing was engulfed in a burning ball of fire.

Silence.

The inferno faded, and the ground and some surrounding trees were burnt beyond recognition.

Kagome looked about carefully, eyes searching for the crispy body of a certain Sensei. She was disappointed when she couldn't locate it.

She wandered over to Sasuke. He was still stuck in the ground, his entire face covered in soot and the tips of his dark hair were also a little burnt.

She gazed down with puzzled eyes. What happened to him? "Sasuke-nii?"

He glared. "You overdid it, Kagome." She had used way too many wires and he was shocked to find that he had survived the burning blaze that overtaken the area. Not to mention that the heat of the flames had been almost unbearable!

She returned the glare. "Well, your plan didn't work!"

"He used a replacement jutsu." Sasuke replied, "Now help me out of here!"

She tapped her foot, tempted to leave him there since he was being so mean. Sighing, she bent down, not sure of how she was to go about this.

Was she supposed to pull at his head until he popped out? She held back a grin; this was kinda funny.

Suddenly his dark eyes widened and he gasped-

"Kagome! Behind you!"

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Terms

Daton: Shinjuu Zanshu no Jutsu- Earth Type: Inner Decapitation Technique