Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Tail of Two Bijus ❯ Proving Grounds ( Chapter 5 )

A/N: I don't know what's come over me, but my finger are... ITCHING to write. I've just finished writing the 4th chapter which took over 6 FRIKING HOURS to write and now I'm onto the 5th. This time, I PROMISE I'll include at least the Genin Exams. And to add an interesting little... twist to the plot, I've decided that Naruto will use one of his skills learnt from the sacred scroll as well as one from 'THE BOX'. Those of you who have read the last chapter will understand what the box is. I'll show those temes in Naruto's class not to underestimate him!

 

As always, I hope that my creativity gives you some semblance of pleasure to read.

 

(A): Team 7 to the Snow: 1

 

(B): Team 7 to the Wave: 0

 

Yosh! VOTES! Ok, since the next chapter is going to include Team 7's first big mission, It's decided! TO THE SNOW!

 

Second Vote:

 

(A): Kyubi Abilities as Bloodline Limit: 2

 

(B): Lightsaber Bloodline Limit: 0

 

(C): Your own personal ideas of a Bloodlone Limit: 1

 

(D): Naruto doesn't inherit a Bloodline Limit: 0

 

Ok, I'm getting a lot of votes for the Kyubi abilities to be a Bloodline Limit, so I'm basically going to scrap B and D and bring out a new vote:

 

(A): Kyubi Bloodline Limit: 2

 

(B): Some sort of Doujutsu (Eye ability) that allows the break down of both hand and carved seals to enable the formation of completely new and never before seen seals: 1

 

(Personally, I'd have to agree with MoOn-ShInE-LoRd on this one as it makes plenty of sense to Naruto's abilities, if you think about it. Again, props to MoOn-ShInE-LoRd for the idea! The name is yours for the taking. Tell me what you want for the name and I'll substitute Doujutsu with said name. Others can help decide on the name as well.)

 

(C): Other original Bloodline Limit: 0

 

I'll accept one more good idea for an original Bloodline Limit. But let me just warn you about something. Nothing TOO over the top, k? Naruto's already powerful enough with Kyubi's chakra as it is, so I want the Bloodline Limit to be something minor.

 

Now get to the part that you've all been waiting for!

 

Legend:

 

'...Thoughts...'

 

“...Speaking...”

 

'...Biju Thoughts...'

 

“...Biju Talking...”

 

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A Tail of Two Bijus:

 

Chapter 5:

 

Yellow Hurricane:

 

Naruto's Bedroom:

 

After gazing into each other's eyes for an indescriminate period of time, Kyubi remembered what was supposed to happen today amd decided to break the moment.

 

'Oi, Kit. As much as I hate to break this touching moment, I'd suggest digging through the box quickly and getting some of the techniques out of it.'

 

'I hate to admit it, but I gotta agree with you on this one.'

 

“Um, Yukiko-Chan... I'm going to go through this box quickly and try and get some techniques down before Acadamy starts. If you want, you can sit here with me and watch, or maybe even look through some of these yourself...”

 

Yukiko smiled and understood how much that box actually meant to him, and felt her heart melt that he was willing to share it with her so soon.

 

'He's a sweet kit, isn't he?'

 

'Yeah, no wonder I love him.'

 

With that, they started shifting through the box, pulling out all sorts of odds and ends. Things ranged from three headed obsidean kunais to strange and wonderful seals and small scrolls that held sacred family techniques.

 

“Naruto-Kun?”

 

“Hmm?”

 

“Didn't your father have a trademark move called... Hiraishin no jutsu... or something?”

 

“Yeah! Come to think about it, he did too! Let's see if I can find it in here! Thanks for reminding me Yukiko-Chan!”

 

Smiling at each other, they flipped through the scrolls and pieces of parchment until they found a yellow coloured scroll with the Kanji for 'Hiraishin no jutsu' on it. They both looked at each other wide eyed and opened it. They lent in close and became totally engrossed in the scrolls lesson.

 

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Same Scene, just an hour and 15 minutes later:

 

Naruto lay on the bed gasping. He'd done it. He'd learnt how to do the Hiraishin no jutsu. Finally, everyone would learn to respect the great Uzumaki Naruto. Yukiko layed beside him. She unfortunately, had not been able to grasp the technique. Naruto turned to his new girlfriend and smiled. Yukiko had also turned to him and smiled. Deciding they'd have one more leaf through the box's contents before leaving for the Academy, they got up and walked over to the pile of scrolls, partchment and objects littered across the floor with the Uzumaki Box in the center. Picking up a stack of parchments that were closest to them to place back in the box, he noticed that a small slip of paper had fallen out. Curious as to what it was, he picked it up and read it.

 

'Well son, this is going to be my final gift to you. I know that you will lead a life frought with danger, so I decided to use my last few days on earth scouting for my final gift for you. At the bottom of this page is a pair of seals. Draw your blood and smear it across the left seal. Make sure you do this in a wide space, as the results take up a fair amount of room. Basically, The left seal is a one time use seal that can be used to summon the contract holder of the foxes. Very fitting don't you think? Anyways, I decided to get another one just for good measure, and although I came across many, I had a difficult time deciding which one to pick, so in the end, I picked a number out of a hat (corny way of deciding, huh?) to decide which other contract holder to include. The winner was Cats. Sorry if this wasn't what you wanted, but I hope you like it son.

 

Uzumaki Arashi.'

 

Naruto almost started tearing up again, but he shook his head and headed to the door of the room. He turned back to Yukiko and beconed her to follow. As he reached the front door, something caught his eye. On the back of the front door was a pair trench coats. Not just any trench coats, but both of them were long and white, with red flames licking the base of the cloak. Naruto went and pulled the larger one off it's holder on the back of the door and looked over it. It had the symbol of a frog that had a gash down one of it's eyes and a pipe coming out of it's mouth on the right breast and on it's left breast and the embroided name of Arashi on the front. Turning it over, he noticed on the back was the name Uzumaki in big red lettering. Naruto grew wide eyed.

 

“This... This is my dad's coat!”

 

Yukiko was amazed, and then looked back up at where Naruto had gotten the coat from. She noticed that there was a simmilar, although much smaller one on the other hook. Taking it down she examined it.

 

On the left breast was a picture of the Kyubi. On the right breast was the name Naruto. Turning it over, she saw the name Uzumaki on the back in the same big red lettering. Turning to Naruto, she handed the cloak to him.

 

“I think your parents were expecting you here.”

 

“Nani? What's this?.... Oh my god! My own version of dad's coat! SWEET!”

 

Without a second thought, Naruto put the coat on and saw a piece of paper stuck to the inside using chakra. He went to remove it and found the chakra to be very warm, comforting and above all, very familiar. As soon as he disengauged it, the Chakra shot up into Naruto's hand, giving him a sudden jolt, before leaving him strangely calm. Yukiko saw this and started getting worried.

 

“Naruto-Kun? Are you ok?”

 

Naruto snapped out of his little day dream and smiled.

 

“Yeah, I'm fine. Let's go out and I'll show you what I wanted to show you, ok?”

 

Nodding her head, Yukiko put her hand in Naruto's and they blushed a bit before walking outside. Once they were outside, Yukiko glanced at her watch and opened her eyes in horror.

 

“Naruto-Kun! We only have 10 minutes until the exam!”

 

Naruto just smiled and held her had, calming her temporarily.

 

“Don't worry, I have it all planned out.”

 

Taking out the piece of paper that he had found, he bit his thumb and smeared his blood across the left seal and instantly, the piece of paper began to smoke. Both their eyes grew in fear, as Naruto threw the piece of paper into the street. Suddenly, a loud poof of smoke apeared and began to clear. When it did clear, both of them stood there shocked. Before them was a five tailed Golden Kitsune with a large scroll held in it's jaws. The Kitsune brought it's eyes to the pair and then looked at Naruto, narrowing it's eyes.

 

“You are Uzumaki Naruto, correct?”

Naruto snapped out of his stupor and responded.

 

“That's right! The one and only.”

 

The Kitsune's eyes narrowed and then he bowed down to Naruto. Releasing the scroll at Naruto's feet.

 

“You are the first to ever sign the contract of the foxes. You should feel lucky. Well, what are you waiting for? Sign the contract and get this over with! I hate the mortal realm.”

 

“Uh, how do I sign the contract?”

 

The Kitsune sighed.

 

“Just unroll the scroll and go to the first column. Then, draw blood and write your name in blood, and underneath that, put blood on the tips of your 4 other fingers and then sign the contract with your handprint. Simple as that.”

 

Naruto smiled. He bit his thumb and wrote his name in the first column of the scroll.

 

“U-Zu-Ma-Ki-Na-Ru-To”

 

He then brought each of his fingers to his thumb and then pressed his fingerprint onto the bottom of his collumn.

 

“Oh and by the way, what are the seals for the summoning?”

 

The Kitsune practically facefualted, but quickly recovered.

 

“The seals are Dog, Dragon, Horse, Serpent, Boar, in that order. Anyways, the pact is sealed. Welcome to the world of the kitsunes, Uzumaki Naruto. I'm out of here. Until next time, kit.”

 

The Kitsune picked up the scroll in his mouth, and then just poofed out of existance. Reaslising that they only had 10 minutes left, Naruto hurried and picked up the piece of paper. He held it out to Yukiko and told her what to do. She bit her thumb and smeared her blood on the right seal, and they quickly threw it out onto the street knowing what to expect. They were not dissapointed as they saw the seal starting to smoke and then another loud poof. After the smoke had cleared, they saw infront of them a two tailed black cat. The cat also had a scroll in it's mouth. The cat looked at both of them, but this time she settled on Yukiko.

 

“You are Yakushi Yukiko, correct?”

“Hai!”

 

“As with Uzumaki Naruto being the first to sign the contract of the Kitsunes, you are the first to sign the contract of the cats. Do I really need to explain myself as to how to sign the contract?”

 

“No, I'm fine.”

 

“Thank god for that.”

 

With that the cat bent down and released the scroll from her mouth. She then curled up to take a nap while Yukiko signed the contract. Yukiko bit her thumb and began writing.

 

“Ya-ku-shi Yu-ki-ko.”

 

Then like Naruto did, she brought each of her fingers to her thumb and sealed the contract with her finger prints.

 

“Welcome to the world of cats, Yukiko. The seals for summoning cats are: Monkey, Ox, Tiger, Hare and Bird in that order. Now if you don't mind, I have some napping to do. Ja ne.”

 

Once again, the cat picked up the scroll and then poofed out of existence. Yukiko then turned to Naruto with a very worried look on her face.

 

“We only have 5 minutes! How are we supposed to get there on time?”

 

Naruto just smirked and picked up Yukiko bridal style, who gave a small squeal.

 

“Didn't I say I had this all planned out? Watch and see. Hiraishin no jutsu!”

 

Naruto turned into a yellow streak, wizzing over the roofs of buildings and stopping one building short of the Academy. Looking at his watch, it showed he had 2 minutes to spare.

 

“As I said, all planned out.”

 

He smiked and let her down, before they both ran into the classroom.

 

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As they entered the classroom, everyone just stopped and stared. Not only was there a very beautiful girl entering the class, but who came next totally surprised everyone. Standing infront of them was a chibi version of the Yondaime Hokage. Soon enough, people started picking up that fact that Yondaime Hokage didn't have wiskers. Only one person in the whole village had those wiskers.

 

“NA-RU-TO!!! What is the meaning of dressing up like our Yondaime Hokage? He was far better then trash like you!”

 

Naruto stopped and stared in the direction of where the voice had come.

 

“Is that so, Haruno-San? Would you like to take this outside and see if that's really true?”

 

People were getting more and more confused. Haruno-San? Didn't he always call her Sakura-Chan?

 

But just when they were about to fire off a volley of questions, Naruto noticed a boy who was slobbering and looking at Yukiko with hearts in his eyes. Naruto had had enough. He body flickered and appeared behind the boy with a three pronged obsidean kunai at his throat. He whispered just loud enough for everyone to hear. And what they did hear chilled them to the bone.

 

“I'd advise you to keep your eyes off my girlfriend, if you value your head, understood?”

 

Naruto not only was dressed as Yondaime Hokage but had a GIRLFRIEND now as well? People opened their mouths to speak, but just then, Iruka walked into the room and everyone returned to their seats.

 

“Alright students, today is the day of the graduation exams. Before we get into that though, I'd like to introduce the newest member of the class. Her name is Yakushi Yukiko. She is currently living with Naruto. Why don't you introduce yourself, Yukiko?”

 

With a smile, Yukiko turned to the class.

 

“Hi, my name is Yakushi Yukiko. I come from a line of well respected medics from the village of snow. Unfortunately, I am the last of my line as well. My hobbies are hanging out with Naruto-Kun, learning, eating and meditating. I'm hoping I can learn to know you all better.”

 

With that, Yukiko bowed and took a seat next to Naruto and put her hand on top of his, which Naruto smiled at. Everyone turned back to Iruka as he continued with an explination of the exams.

 

“Like last year, there will be three tests, however, we feel that the Henge test has become redundant. As of this year we have replaced it with a test where you must use two techniques of your own choice, as long as they are executed perfectly. Henge will still be allowed however. For the first test, shuriken practice. First up: Uchiha Sasuke. Evereyone follow me to the school training grounds.”

 

Every girl whatched with baited breath as Uchiha Sasuke lined up and took aim. He released his shurikens, all of which hit the mark. The girls squealed and the guys opened their eyes in amazement, except for Yukiko and Naruto, who fell to the ground laughing. Everyone turned to them and looked in disgust.

 

“He's better than you Naruto!” “Yeah! I wouldn't be laughing if I were you!” “Dead last!”

 

Naruto stopped and held up a hand. “Better then me you say? Would you agree with that Uchiha?”

 

People started yelling out things like 'of course he is!' and the like, but Naruto once again held up his hand for silence.

 

“Let the Uchiha speak for himself, he is after all a big boy now.”

 

Sasuke smirked and replied in his usual cocky tone.

 

“Beat me if you can, dead last.”

 

Naruto turned to Iruka and smirked.

 

“Iruka-Sensei. Can I go next?”

 

Iruka looked through his clipboard before sighing and giving him the indication to go.

 

“Go on, Naruto.”

 

Everyone just sneered and waited for all the shuriken to miss their mark. Naruto sneered back, before giving Yukiko a smile and a wink. Naruto then flicked his wrist and began flying through a set of hand seals before announcing his technique.

 

“Kage Shuriken no Justsu!”

 

Everyone stared wide eyed as the Shurikens multiplied by two, then by four, then by eight. Naruto then watched with a smirk as all the shuriken peppered the log before turning it into a pincushin. As the last one hit, the log shattered into splinters. Turning back to the class he gave Yukiko a hug and then approached the Uchiha.

 

“As you were saying, DEAD LAST?”

People started saying things like 'cheater!' and 'you're not allowed to use techniques during this part!' and so on. Iruka had no idea what to do. According to the rules, nothing stated that you couldn't use Kage Shuriken no Jutsu, but it was just never expected.

 

“Well, there's not exactly any rules saying he can't...”

 

“Nani?!”

 

“I guess I just have to give you a mark. 1st of 30 Naruto.”

 

Naruto went to the back of the croud and just held Yukiko's hand while watching the others pail miserably in comparison to him. Finally it was Yukiko's turn.

 

“Show them that we're not to be messed with, eh Yukiko-Chan?”

 

“Sure thing, Naruto-Kun.”

 

Just like Naruto had, Yukiko gave a slight flick of her wrist, then went through the same hand seals as Naruto.

 

“Kage Shuriken no Jutsu!”

 

Again, all the targets hit there mark and the log just managed to hold up for a few seconds before it shattered under the huge amount of pressure. Everyone turned to Yukiko and formed a perfect 'O' with their mouths. Iruka just sighed and gave her a mark. These two were definitely becoming fine young ninja.

 

“Again, I'm impressed with your abilities, Yukiko. Although you still shattered the log, it didn't shatter as quickly as Naruto's did, so I therefore have to give you 2nd out of 30.”

 

Pleased with her result, she went back to Naruto and hugged him. He smiled at her before whispering in her ear.

 

“Good job, Yukiko-Chan.”

 

Iruka then decided to move onto the next test.

 

“Ok students, the next test is going to be the technique test... Naruto, you look fairly confident, why don't you-”

“Go first? With pleasure, Iruka-Sensei.”

 

Iruka just stood there wide eyed and so did everyone else apart from Yukiko who just smiled. Naruto had dissapeared from infront of Iruka to behind him in a streak of yellow light. Ino was the first one to awaken from her stupor.

 

“That... that was... the Yondaime's...”

 

“That's right, Yamanako-San. That was the Yondaime's trademark technique, Hiraishin no jutsu. Just remember people, the 'Yellow Flash' may be long dead, but his legacy, the 'Yellow Hurricane' lives on. That was my first technique. I trust it was good, Iruka-Sensei?”

 

“Uh... Yes, Naruto. Perfectly executed. Continue with your second technique please?”

 

Naruto just smirked and bit his thumb, drawing blood. None of the students knew what kind of technique required blood, but Iruka knew.

 

“Naruto! You... You know how to-”

 

“Shhh! Don't spoil it for the children, Iruka-Sensei.”

 

Iruka just nodded and let Naruto continue.

 

“Dog, Dragon, Horse, Serpent, Boar. KUCHIYOSE NO JUTSU!”

 

Naruto slammed his hand on the ground and everyone watched in amazement as intricate circles of Kanji spread out from his hand before being surrounded by a large amount of smoke. Once it cleared, people had to pick their mouths up off the ground. This was the all famous dead last? When did he learn to summon Kitsunes, and 6 tailed black ones at that?

 

“Naruto-Sama! May I ask why I have been summoned here?”

 

“I need to pass the Academy Genin exam, and one of the tests requires me to use two techniques of my choice.”

 

“One of them was obviously Kuchiyose No Jutsu. What was the other one if you don't mind me asking?”

 

“Heh, none other than the Hiraishin no jutsu, of course!”

 

“Hmmmm, your father's signature move, huh? Well, I suppose I've surved my purpose here I suppose. Anything else you need, Naruto-Sama?”

 

“Nah, I'm good. Catch you later, neh?”

 

“Later Naruto-Sama! It was good meeting you! Ja ne!”

 

And with that, the Kitsune poofed out of existence from under Naruto, as Naruto landed gracefully on the ground.

 

“Still think I'm dead last?”

 

By this time, people were starting to rapidly change their perspectives of Naruto. Either this was an imposter who had taken over Naruto's life, or he really did get this good!

 

“Iruka-Sensei? How'd I do?”

 

“Top of the class again, Naruto.”

 

“Heh. As expected. Yukiko-Chan, why don't you go next?”

 

Yukiko smiled at Naruto's confidence in her. She nodded before turning to Iruka for confirmation. Iruka just smiled and motioned her to go forward. Yukiko stepped forward. She realised she needed a demonstraitor for this.

 

“Um, Iruka-Sensei. I need a volunteer for this technique...”

 

Iruka looked up at her and then pointed at Uchiha Sasuke.

 

“Sasuke? If you would be so kind?”

 

Sasuke smirked and stood infront of Yukiko with a look of boredom on his face.

 

“Hurry up, this is getting boring.”

 

“Heh, let's see if you say that after this technique.”

 

Yukiko flew through some hand seals before anouncing her technique.

 

“Mokudon: Jyukai Koudan!”

 

Suddenly, roots began to surge from the ground, winding their way quickly around the courtyard. Sasuke stared fish-eyed at the technique before he realised that the roots were making his way to him. He realised this far too late, however and the roots tangled themselves around his arms and legs, pinning him in place. Yukiko smirked at the number 1 cocky ninja.

 

“Boring is it? Would you still say the same, Uchiha?”

 

Iruka was now in total shock. That technique was a Wood Type technique! The last person to use that type of technique was...

 

“This was a technique that was used only by the first Hokage. I'm the second person in the world to use a wood type technique. Learn to be careful what you wish for, Uchiha.”

 

Sasuke could not believe this. Not only had this new girl totally outclassed him, but the dunce of the class had done it too! He just glared at them both before relaxing.

 

“Kai!”

 

With that, the technique began to undo itself, releasing Sasuke from it's hold.

 

Iruka managed to awaken from his stupor.

 

“what will your other technique be?”

Yukiko smiled and bit her thumb. People now knew what was coming. Everyone stepped back.

 

“Monkey, Ox, Tiger, Hare and Bird. KUCHIYOSE NO JUTSU!”

 

When Yukiko slammed her hand on the ground, Kanji spread out from her hand before a huge puff of smoke appeared. When it cleared, they saw a jet black two tailed cat who was staring at them inquisitvely, almost deciding whether or not to eat them before taking a snooze.

 

“Greetings, kitten. You are Yakushi Yukiko, correct?”

 

“Hai!”

 

“No wonder the cats are so loud this morning. I never expected the summoner to be this exquisit. Please state your purpose for summoning me.”

 

Yukiko blushed at the compliment. She then shook her head and responded.

 

“As with Naruto-Kun, I needed to use two techniques of my choice to pass one of the three tests. One of them was Kuchiyose No Jutsu, the other was Mokudon: Jyukai Koudan.”

 

The cat's eyes shot open in suprise.

 

“A WOOD ELEMENT USER?! My god, wait till the others hear about this! I assume I have served my purpose, Yukiko?”

 

“Hai. You can leave now. Arigato”

 

“No worries dear. Anyways, I'm off to share the goss with the other ladies. Until next time kitten! Ja ne!”

 

The cat dissapeared in a poof of smoke. Yukiko turned to the others and smirked at the dumbfounded class. She then looked up at Iruka for her result.

 

“I'm beond impressed with both you and Naruto. Both your techniques are at least special Jounin level techniques, if not Kage level techniques. I really don't know how you two do it... Anyways, I can't just put you in second after that display, but I can't move Naruto down either, as his display was equally impressive. I guess I'll just have to give you both equal first place.”

 

Naruto and Yukiko turned to each other and hugged and gave each other a quick kiss. When both of them realised the whole class is watching, they both blushed heavily. They then took their place at the back of the class and watched lazily as the others did some half baked techniques. Finally, the last of the students had performed their techniques, and Iruka moved onto the deciding test.

 

“The last test is the Bunshin test. Would anyone like to volunteer to go first?”

 

Naruto's hand shot up and he walked forward. Iruke rolled his eyes and knew what he was instore for.

 

“Alright, Uzumaki Naruto. Go when ready.”

 

Naruto snickered and did a small amount of meditation.

 

Everyone knew this was Naruto's worst technique. Everyone knew he was going to fail, and so they held in their laughter, waiting for the half arsed clone to appear.

 

Naruto began to gather a massive amount of chakra around him.

 

“Tayjuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!”

 

People looked on in horror. Not only Kage Bunshin, but TAYJUU Kage Bunshin? Suddenly, there was a huge wall of smoke, and people waited for it to clear, hoping to see the half arsed clones. What they saw shocked them beond belief. People started counting before the Naruto Clones just laughed.

 

“You'll be there for a long time if you try to count. There's exactlty 1000 of us.”

 

Iruka just smiled at his student. Naruto sure knew how to impress, didn't he?

 

Before he dicided to dispell his clones, one of the Narutos caught Yukiko's eyes and nodded.

 

“Iruka-Sensei? May I go next?”

 

Iruka just smiled and gave a nod. Yukiko once again stepped forwar before forming the same seal that Naruto had and focusing an equally large amount of chakra as Naruto had.

 

“Tayjuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!”

 

People thought this day couldn't possibly get much wierder. Both of these two had performed exceptionally well, and everyone else's displays just didn't stand up to theirs. Another huge cloud appeared over the Naruto clones, and when the cloud disperesed, there on the back of each and every Naruto clone was a Yukiko clone.

 

Iruka just sighed again. He knew these two were destined for great things. Marking them on his paper, he pointed to a table with the leaf forhead protectors on them.

 

“You two both pass the exam. Grab a forhead protector each and hang around ok? Good job you two.”

 

The Naruto and Yukiko clones smiled to themselves before they dispersed. Naruto and Yukiko smiled and looked through the forehead protectors. Naruto and Yukiko's hand both went for a particualr one that had long black cloth attached to the metal plate. When their hands touched, they blushed before giving each other a small, but none the less passionate kiss.

 

“It's yours, Yukiko-Chan. Take it.”

 

“Arigato, Naruto-Kun”

 

Naruto then found an identical one and wrapped it around his forehead. Yukiko took hers and wrapped it around her neck.

 

Naruo and Yukiko decided to take a break while the others finished up, so they went to the nearest patch of grass and laid down next to each other. Naruto was the first to break the silence.

 

“You did great today, Yukiko-Chan.”

Yukiko smiled and turned to Naruto.

 

“Arigato. You did as well, Naruto-Kun.”

 

They both just stared into each others eyes. Time seemed to phaze out for them until they realised that the last student had picked up his forehead protector and everyone else had gone inside.

 

“Neh, Yukiko-Chan. Let's go inside.”

 

“Ok, Naruto-Kun.”

 

They gave each other a quick kiss before Naruto got up and offered his hand to her. Gratefully, she accpeted it and they went back inside. When they both took their seats. Iruka came back into the classroom and smiled at the students.

 

“Congratulations on passing the exam! From now on, your career as a shinobi of the leaf start. You will be placed in many dangerous positions, where you must make life and death choices. Remember what it means to be a shinobi of the leaf. I will now announce the formation of the teams. Be warned, due to an uneven number of students this year, one team will have 4 students instead of the regular 3: Team 7: Uzumaki Naruto.”

 

With that, said student's name shot to attention.

 

“Yakushi Yukiko.”

 

“YATTA!!!!”

 

Iruka stopped for a moment as he saw the two hugging and looking at each other with what he instantly recognised as love. After a while, he pushed on.

 

“Haruno Sakura.”

 

Naruto and Yukiko's mood dropped considerably.

 

“And Uchiha Sasuke.”

 

Yukiko realised something was amiss. Their team was not only larger than everyone elses, they had the 4 most powerful people in the class on their team.”

 

“Iruka-Sensei! Aren't the teams supposed to be equally ballenced? This is anything but ballenced! We have not only more people on our team, but we have the four strongest ones at that! If the teams are supposed to be ballenced, then why not divide our team by half? Partner training has been proven to be more effective than a 3 or ever 4 man cell!”

 

Everyone looked on in shock. They hated to admit it, but Yukiko had a very good point. In an unprecidented move, Nara Shikamaru decided to speak up.

 

“Iruka-Sensei, Yukiko has a very valid point. That team is nothing but an unstoppable force of pure power. What made you decide to put the 4 best students on the same team?”

 

Iruka sighed. They'd caught on quicker than he hoped they would. But then again, they were his students after all, right?

“You're right. Unfortunately, due to the lack of available special Jounin instructors, I had no choice. I thought long and hard as I put people on different teams. I also realised that each of them had special tallents that complemented each other perfectly. For example, Naruto is a good all rounder, specialising in speed. Sakura has almost perfect chakra control and is a very skilled support giver. Sasuke is a power type with above average intelligence, and Yukiko would do well as the battle command giver and healer. I'm sorry if you think this is unfair, but to tell you the truth, the placement for Team 7 was completely out of my hands. Hokage-Sama himself decided it.”

 

People gave in. What Iruka said made sense, and if the Hokage himself decided it, there was nothing they could do. Iruka sighed and pushed on.

 

“Team 7, you will meet your your Jounin instructor in room 12 tomorrow morning at 7am. His name is Hatake Kakashi-”

 

Yukiko immediately interruped again.

 

“HATAKE KAKASHI?! The great copy ninja Kakashi?! I thought he was the captain of ANBU!”

 

People stared at Yukiko once again. Hatake Kakashi? Was he really that great? If she seemed to think he was good, then he must be. Iruka was getting more and more surprised by this girl's vast array of power and knowledge with each passing minute.

 

“Yes Yukiko, Hatake Kakashi. He retired from ANBU last year, and has decided to take on a team of Genins. Do you have any other questions before I continue?”

 

“No, gomen.”

 

“No problem. Next Team...”

 

But Naruto and his newly decided Team 7 had long ago forgotten about Iruka. Now they were chatting amoungst themselves.

 

“So, the new Team 7, huh? This should be exciting! It's so cool that I get to be on a team with Yukiko-Chan!”

 

Yukiko blushed slightly at the open display of affection towards her. Sasuke, however was more than a little pissed off.

 

“Just don't get in my way, dead last.”

 

Before anyone had a moment to respond, Naruto used Hiraishin no jutsu to appear behind Sasuke and held up his three edged obsidian kunai to his throat.

 

“You were saying, DEAD LAST?”

 

Sasuke hated to admit it, but he was completely outclassed. He slumped and gave up.

 

'When did that dobe become so... so POWERFUL? I have to get back to training.'

 

Iruka finished up their team designations and dismissed the class. With that, Sasuke got up and walked to the door. Sakura rushed to Sasuke's side and looked at him pleadingly.

 

“Neh, Sasuke-Kun, would you like me to walk you home?”

 

Sasuke just looked at her coldly before he turned away and continued walking responding with a single word.

 

“No.”

 

Sakura deflated in defeat. She trudged out the door and made her way home. Everyone else followed suit and went outside to see their parents. Naruto and Yukiko were the last two out, and when they got outside, their high spirits immediately deflated. Parents were standing around, congratulating their kids on a job well done. As soon as the couple exitied the Academy, everyone stopped to stare at the pair. Both of them knew those stares only two well. Naruto came up with an idea. He turned to Yukiko, picked her up bridal style and gave a nod to everyone before he 'Yellow Flashed' past them all towards home. Everyone just stood there in shock.

 

“Did that runt just...”

 

“Wasn't that the...”

 

“Hiraishin no jutsu?”

 

They turned to the source of the voice and saw Naruto with Yukiko in his arms standing on top of a nearby wall.

 

“Yeah that was the Hiraishin no jutsu. And if you're wondering how I learnt it, it's said that only family members can learn that technique. Think about what that means long and hard before you give me those looks again, got it?”

 

They just looked at him dumbfounded. This demon brat was claiming to be the Yondaime's Son? Naruto suddenly gave of a wave of rather large killer intent which caused the croud to step back slightly.

 

“Once a discriminator, always a discriminator. You people sicken me. I'm getting out of here before I have to stare at your ugly mugs for another few seconds.”

 

And with that, Naruto 'Yellow Flashed' off the wall towards his home on Teal Drive, leaving the croud totally and utterly speachless.

 

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A/N: Another chapter done! I somehow managed to get everything I promised into this chapter, so I hope you enjoyed it. Oh and if you'r wondering why I gave Naruto all those techniques, it's because I HATED when those tardbabies doubted Naruto's abilites. Also, Naruto won't be getting much stronger until he meets Ero-Sennin, that's why I made him so strong so early in the story. Don't worry, when he gets to the tree climbing exercise, you'll see he still has horrid chakra control. The reson he was able to summon such a big Kitsune and use Hiraishin no jutsu was that he pumped about 10 times as much chakra into it as he really needed to. Next chapter you'll also see just how much that exam had taken out of him. Basically, I just wanted them to taste his dirt so to speak. I'd also appreciate it if you could give me the real set of hand seals for the summoning technique. Thanks to those who corrected me on the Romaji name for the Hiraishin no jutsu, the proper name for the yellow flash technique. I've done an update and replaced yellow flash technique with its correct name. I think Naruto is plenty powerful enough as is, and I have to agree that I made him a little... TOO powerful. So I have plans for that box, and I'm going to make Kakashi practically ignore the two with justifiable reasons. As to the slight OOC? I think Naruto just realised how much everyone hates him, and he's just trying to prove who his father is. Anyways, as always R&R and vote please people! Until next time my avid readers!

 

Ja ne,

 

Specula.