Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Phoenix Sannin ❯ chapter 8 ( Chapter 8 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

By: azad439

(A.N: First Chap: 903 words. Second Chap: 1929 words. Third Chap: 2664 words. Fourth Chap: 3484 words. Fifth Chap: 3949 words. Sixth Chap: 5494 words. Seventh Chap: 6222 words. This is number of words I've written for each chapter. I hope I could go up to at least 10000 words per chapter in the future.)

(Hokage Tower)

`That almost looks like… thought the Hokage when he saw Mizuki transform. Then a flashback of Anko's transformation from long ago came to his mind and he instantly knew. So then that's Orochimaru's power!'' “What are you planning now, my foolish students?” muttered the Hokage to himself.

(With Naruto)

“Well Mizuki, you should consider yourself lucky to see this next technique that will claim your life.” Naruto stated as he stabbed his sword in the ground facing Mizuki. This was the first time he actually used this technique, so he was not really sure how much damage it could do. Hopefully it would be enough to take Mizuki down even with his tainted chakra, as he`d rather not waste the chakra in launching another attack. “Dageki no Fenikkusu (Flaming Phoenix Strike)” shouted Naruto. In less than a second, raging blue flame erupted from under the blade ripping though the ground and headed straight toward Mizuki at a speed most Jounin can't manage.

Mizuki stood frozen on the spot. There was no way to avoid the fire heading his way so he would just have to brace himself and hope to live to see another day. Before the fire made contact with Mizuki it took the shape of a phoenix head and opened its mouth to devour him. Mizuki put both his hands in front of his face making a cross shape to lessen the damage. When it did make contact with Mizuki, first he felt a little warm then suddenly searing pain coursed through his body. It felt as if his body was melting down. Mizuki painfully looked down to his torso and saw something that brought terror and pain his eyes. He let out an inhuman shriek that was heard throughout Konoha, make people shiver in fear.

Sasuke and Iruka had to cover their eyes to keep from going blind from the bright light that was created when it contacted Mizuki. Naruto was looking in Mizuki's direction with an impassive expression on his face. He couldn't wait to see his handiwork. When the attack died down everyone present was hit with a smell of burning flesh. Naruto saw what his jutsu did and looked away. Mizuki was now what you would say ooze. His bones, flesh and blood were now one. Iruka and Sasuke looked to see the sight serving to make Sasuke throw-up. Iruka had to hold the urge to follow Sasuke in throwing up, but he forced it down considering he saw similar sights when Kyuubi attacked 15 years ago. Naruto went over and took the scroll from the remains of Mizuki. It seems to have some sort of seal to protect it from any harm. The scroll was glowing blue, meaning the seal created a barrier to protect it from Naruto's jutsu. When the glow died down, Naruto picked it up and went over to where Sasuke and Iruka are sitting. “Iruka-san, do you think you will be able to walk or should I carry you?” asked Naruto in a generous tone.

Iruka shook his head, “It's ok Naruto-sama, and my wounds are not that bad.”

Naruto gave Iruka a nod and looked over to Sasuke, “Be prepared for your punishment, Uchiha.” Naruto said in a cold tone. Sasuke didn't say anything, only smirked inwardly. He got to see the first technique in the scroll that he tried to master and he was pretty sure he would get that technique down by the time he had to fight anyone else. He also figured that the punishment wouldn't be that grave. He was an Uchiha after all. Konoha needed him more than they need this fool of a sannin (delusional much?). Konoha wouldn't be strong as they are now if it weren't for the Uchiha's. Sasuke gave Naruto a mocking nod as he was thinking.

“Now, go home and Iruka-san you should get your wounds healed.” Suggested Naruto with a smile as he disappeared out of sight.

Unbeknownst to them a figure was watching everything that was going on in the forest. He had a hood over his head to conceal his features. The only thing that was seen was the outline of his masculine face and a pair of glass the figure was wearing. He chuckled softly and thought, `Orochimaru-sama will be quiet interested in this turn of events.' as he vanished into the earth.

Naruto was heading toward the Hokage tower and one thought was one his mind, `Who was that? I will have to remember his chakra signature.' Naruto arrived at the tower and went through the window making the Hokage fall out of his chair trying to hide his `Icha Icha' book.

“Damn it Naruto! Would it kill you to use the door?” asked the scared Hokage.

Naruto laughed at his sensei's antics, the last time he saw his sensei this scared was the time when his wife found him reading those smut at home. After Naruto''s laughter died down, he asked pointing to the orange book, “Why were you trying so hard to hide that?” The Hokage mumbled something under his breath.

Naruto not getting what he said asked again and Sarutobi said as he was holding the book to his chest and watery eyes, “Your Obaa-san burned some of my precious books after finding it in my private library.”

Naruto chuckled after his reason; it was pretty much what he suspected. He then put his hands back and handed the scroll to Sarutobi. “Maybe you should put some seals on the place where you put the scroll” Suggested Naruto, “So no one could get it as easily as Sasuke did today.”

The Hokage looked at him and gave him a nod. “Why don't you do the pleasure Naruto? I don't know much about seals.” Sarutobi said as he leaned back in his chair with a sigh.

“I will put one before leaving on my mission.” Said Naruto. “Oh and I think you have spies in the village. I am not really sure, but I think you should look into these kinds of matters.”

The Hokage rubbed his forehead from the tensions and groaned, “Ugh, I am too old for this shit.”

Naruto raised his eyebrows. He had never really heard his sensei say stuff like that, but then again everyone has a bad day and for his sensei he figured today is one of those days. “Maybe you should retire sensei.”

The Hokage sucked on his pipe and sighed, “And whom do you think will take my place? Jiraiya is always with his `research'. Tsunade never even came back to Konoha after she left this place couple of years after her lover died. The only choice would be you.” the Hokage said the last part in a joking manner.

Naruto gave a snort, “No thanks sensei, I wouldn't want to rot in this office at such young age.”

`Damn thought I had a way out!' Thought the aging Hokage “So Naruto did you create that jutsu you used on Mizuki or someone taught you during your 3 years training.” Asked the Hokage having nothing else to talk about with his student since the thought of him taking the job over was quashed, but it was a rather good question since he wanted to learn what his student is capable of.

“Actually during my training I did a lot of training with the phoenix and learned to cope with their special abilities and after I was finished, I got this sword and with it a couple of techniques.” Said Naruto pointing at the sword on his back.

(Flashback)

Naruto was standing in front of the phoenix summon. He finished his hard training with all kinds of different phoenix. He never knew there were so many different types of phoenix. He was amazed at the fact that there was another phoenix that was bigger than even the boss though not really strong. When Naruto asked Ruygin why he was smaller than Ruytsu, the answer he got was because he was the oldest of the phoenix and he lost majority of his strength due to old age even though phoenix always rise after they fall.

“Alright Naruto, for finishing you training I will be giving you the sword of phoenix, as its official holder. This sword is passed down from generation to generation to all the boss and the boss is supposed to give it to the summoner of the phoenix if they are deemed worthy.” Explained Ruygin as a sword materialized in front of Naruto.

Naruto looked at the sword and was shocked at its beauty. It was one of the most beautiful swords he saw, and was shocked that it was now his.

Ruygin saw his shock, but continued anyways, “With this sword, you'll be able to perform many different kinds of techniques and I will foresee your training from here on until you master the techniques. Understood?” Naruto nodded. “Alright, take a breather for today and from tomorrow your righteous training will continue.” said Ruygin as he left in the same fashion he appears to this world.

Naruto went over to the sword and picked it up, and gave it a few practice swings. For some reason it felt so right in his hands.

(End Flashback)

“So you see, that was one of the technique that could only be performed with this sword.” Naruto summed up.

“Do you have a name for the sword?” asked the old kage.

Naruto smiled as he recalled Ruygin telling him the name of the sword, “It's called Muramubi (Passing Dream-Fire).”

“Wha-”Sarutobi was abruptly cut off when he heard someone yell out Pervert followed by another scream and he could only identify that voice as Konoha''s `Green Beast' Maito Gai. Now why would someone scream pervert since Jiraiya is not here and second later Gai screams like he was being beaten or something?

(Earlier with Gai)

Gai and his student were standing on the side of an empty street and seemed to be discussing something important “Lee! It's time I teach you about talking to women!” exclaimed Gai with his patented good guy pose.

“YOSH! Gai-sensei!” said Lee paying close attention to what his sensei is saying. He then took out a book to write down every single word he is being preached.

“You have to figure out what they like so they feel you are interested and care about them.” Suggested Gai.

“Hai, I understand.” Lee said as he scribbled everything down careful not to miss a word.

Gai then saw a women walking with her dog and pointed to her, “See that woman over there? She likes dogs, watch me appeal to that.” He then walked over the woman and gave her his super special pose, creating sparkles around him. ““Hey babe! My hot-blooded passion demands we experience the joys of youth together tonight, just you, your dog and me!” causing the women to blink for a few seconds, processing what this weirdo said.

Then it hit her. “AHH!!! YOU PERVERT!” she shouted. She then ordered her dog to attack his `special' area.

This got Gai running as fast as he could. “Ahh! I was just going to suggest that we go running together!” Gai shouted as he was running to save his hide.

“YOSH! GAI-SENSEI IS ON FIRE!” exclaimed Lee, being the idiot he is and not knowing what was happening.

(Present time)

“What was I saying Naruto?” asked the Hokage not remembering the thing he wanted to ask Naruto.

“You ended with what before someone screamed. Since you can't remember I will be taking my leave.” With that Naruto stood up from his chair and jumped out the window. He landed smoothly on his feet and started to roam around Konoha to sate his boredom. There were not many people outside except a few Shinobi. He figured everyone was probably eating lunch or maybe bathing. The only choice he had at the moment was to either to go home or go to one of his favorite places. The Hokage Monument. Right now, that seemed like a good choice so he started in that direction. If only he could bring Kurenai to that place.

Speaking of the red-eyed goddess, she was currently in the hot spring enjoying her bath and talking with her best friend Anko. “Kurenai, where were you during lunch today? You said you would meet me in the dango shop and you weren't there. I looked for you practically everywhere.” Anko asked with a frown, causing Kurenai to shrug.

“I was actually on a date today and after that I had to talk to my team.”” Kurenai stated with a slightly dreamy smile on her face.

Anko's eyes widened to the size of a saucer. Kurenai was known as the Ice Queen of Konoha for turning down every date she had ever been asked to. Now she is hearing that Kurenai actually accepted a date so whoever that person was, must be something. Anko looked at Kurenai with a curious yet mischievous look. Kurenai felt like she would melt under her gaze. “Details.” growled Anko with her face an inch away from Kurenai, serving to unnerve the red-eyed woman.

“It wasn't much of a date really. He asked me if I wanted to eat lunch and like a blabbermouth, I asked if it was a date. So he said if I wanted to make it a date it would be okay. And in the middle of the date, he left me in the restaurant because of that Uchiha incident.” explained Kurenai as she pushed Anko away from her face.

“Are you going out with him again?” questioned the fishnet-clad kunoichi.

“I might. He asked me if I wanted to continue today's date,” said the red-eyed beauty with a slight blush.

“I think you should go for it. I mean I don't want you to die a virgin.”” Said Anko with a sly smirk. Kurenai looked at her annoyingly.

“S-s-shut up Anko. I am not even sure if the small date we had today was even appropriate. He is too young for me even if he is hot.” Kurenai stated with a slight stutter.

“Well spit it out. Who is the guy?” asked the now completely curious Anko.

Kurenai fidgeted with her finger for a while. She didn't want Anko to know who it is, because she was worried that Anko might be too judgmental. But it didn't look like she had any other choice so said, “Its Uzumaki Naruto.” with a sigh of relief. She wanted to get that out of her.

“OH MAN! I was hoping I could get into the gaki's pants and now you tell me you dating him.” Exclaimed Anko without even a blush on her face.

Kurenai being modest at least had the decency to blush. “Anko! We are talking about me here.”

Anko pouted, “Fine. I think you should date him. He seems like a good person, I think. And so what if he is younger than you. A lot of people date someone younger than themselves. And he doesn't look like a pervert so I guess that's a bonus besides it will be good for you in the long run.” Anko said nonchalantly.

Kurenai thought for a second, “I guess, I'll think about it.” she conceded; As she and Anko started to walk out of the hot spring.

(The next day)

The birds were chirping merrily outside, the joyful people of Konoha were bustling on the busy streets of the village and the blissful shop-owners started to set up their stalls as the morning sun was shining its breathtaking beams on the contented people of Konoha. However three people of Konoha were very irritated about something or rather about someone. That someone is Kakashi. He was supposed to be at his team meeting about two hours ago and he still hasn't shown up. Kiba and Sakura were pissed to no end. Kurenai was only slightly irritated since she knew of Kakashi's tardiness. Sasuke had an expression of indifference so did Shino. Hinata was poking her finger together.

“Cha! Where the hell is that dimwitted teacher of ours?!” Sakura yelled in frustration swinging her fist in the air. Everyone present merely sweat dropped. That is except Shino who still held the mask of indifference. If Kakashi told them to meet three hours later, than they could've used this valuable time to do something more to prepare.

Just then a sound of puff indicated someone presence and when everyone looked to the direction of the sound they saw Kakashi lazily standing there with a peace sign. “Ohayo Minna.” Greeted Kakashi as he dodged a kunai thrown his way by an angry Sakura. “My second impression of you is…I don't like you.” Kakashi stated. “Ah, now that we are comfortable with each other lets introduce ourselves.” Kakashi's unhidden eye became `U' shaped as he smiled under his mask.

Everyone was giving him the look of bewildered and one thought crossed their mind, ``Who the hell said everyone was comfortable with you.'

“Let's start with your names, likes, dislikes and dream,” Kakashi said, pointing toward Hinata. “You go first.”

“But sensei, shouldn't you introduce yourself first, being the teacher and all.” Interrupted Sakura with her know it all attitudes.

“I guess that's understandable.” Said Kakashi. “My name is Hatake Kakashi. My likes are none of your business. My dislikes… well I don't see how that's your business either. I have few hobbies. As for my dreams….” Kakashi trailed off while staring at the sky then looked down. Everyone's face faulted hearing his introduction. All they learned was his name. Kurenai wanted to go over and hit him upside the head, but that wouldn't set a good example in front of the kids. ““Since you interrupted me, you're going first.” Kakashi said whilst pointing toward Sakura.

“Alright, alright. My name is Haruno Sakura. I like…” Sakura turned to look at Sasuke while giggling. “And my hobby is…. well, my dream is….” She turned to look at Sasuke again and started to have starry look in her eyes then squealed. “My hate is Ino-Pig and the freak that hurt Sasuke-kun!” she screamed.

Everyone decided to ignore her introduction since it had nothing that identified her as a kunoichi. “Damn Iwe have a fan-girl.” Thought Kakashi and Kurenai, not that they didn't know from before, but they wanted to express themselves. “Okay, the brooding boy,” the silver-haired Jounin jerked his head to one side, indicating that it the Uchiha go on.

“Hnn. I'm Uchiha Sasuke. I don't have any likes, but I have a lot of dislikes. I don't have a dream; it's more like a ambition.” Here his face darkened as he said, “My ultimate goal is to kill a certain person and to resurrect my clan.”

Kakashi narrowed his eye, `just as I thought, though that resurrecting his clan thing seems little off since I thought he was gay.”

Kurenai seeing Kakashi's team introduction was over stepped forward and decided to introduce herself, “My name is Yuhi Kurenai. My likes are spending time with my friends and relaxing at the hot spring. My dislikes are perverts, tardiness…” she gave Kakashi a glare who looked away. “And people who show off. My hobbies are cooking and learning new genjutsu. And my dream… well I think I will keep that to myself.” she finished with a slightly glazed look in her eyes.

“I'll go next. My name's Inuzuka Kiba. This here is my companion and partner Akamaru. I like spending time with him and with beautiful girls. My dislikes are arrogant bastard and people who treat animals badly. My Hobbies are training and teaching Akamaru new tricks and techniques, and picking up girls. And my dream is to become the leader of my clan and have a beautiful wife who will listen to me and not scream like banshee.” Said Kiba with a perverse grin.

`Ugh, just another horny teenager.' Thought Kurenai. She then pointed to the Hyuuga heiress and told her to proceed.

“My name is Hyuuga Hinata. My likes are people who treat others with respect. My dislikes are arrogant people. My hobbies are pressing flower and learning new clan techniques. My dream is to one day become a strong clan head and unite the branch and the main family together.” Said Hinata stuttering the whole time. (A/N: I don't want to write her stuttering crap so I simply wrote it like a regular person is speaking.) `

Looks like I got a lot of work ahead of me. She definitely has issues with her confidence, but with proper care she could become a great kunoichi.' Thought Kurenai while eyeing the last member of her team as it was his turn next.

“I guess I will go next. My name is Aburame Shino. I like to collect bugs and breed new ones. My dream for the future is to become the head of my clan.” Said Shino, surprising all the gennin since this is first time they heard him say more than one word.

Both Jounin nodded at each other. “Now that we have introduced each other, I will tell you that we will have survival training at the training field in few minutes due to Sasuke's…accident delaying our team meeting.” Kurenai declared with a glare that made the stoic Uchiha tremble slightly.

“But, Kurenai-sensei! We already did that in the academy…” Kiba protested but was interrupted by Kakashi.

“I am telling you the truth and I know you guys will be shocked at this piece of news,” the silver-haired sensei began to grin from ear to ear. “Out of all the academy students that have been made gennin, only eight will be chosen as a genin. The rest will be sent back to the academy.” said the Cyclops with an evil glint in his eye.

“NANI!” shouted out Sakura and Kiba. Sasuke had a grim look on his face. There is no way he will fail this test and if anyone tries to hold him back then he would just have to take care of it. Hinata lost all of her self-confidence that she had left after hearing what Kakashi said. Shino simply narrowed his eyebrows.

“We will see you on team seven training ground, so try to keep up.” Said Kurenai as she and Kakashi sped toward said place followed by the rest of the team. A couple of minutes later everyone was present and Sakura was the only one that seemed at all winded. `It seems we'll have to work on her stamina.' Thought Kurenai grimly.

“So for the test, all you have to do is take one of these three bells from us. Whoever gets a bell passes. If you don't get a bell you will fail and go back to the academy for another year oftraining.” Kakashi explained pulling out 3 bells and holding them in front his face then he threw two bells to Kurenai.

“Once Kakashi gives the order, all of you can either charge at us with the intent to kill or hide somewhere and plan your moves,” Kurenai said, with a sugary voice also seeing if they could take a hint.

“You are to get the bells by noon today and failure to do so…you know what happens.” said Kakashi. Each of their eyes widened, but you couldn't see it in Shino's case due to his sunglasses. “So you can use any thing you want from shuriken to kunai, and even jutsu if you have them.”

Kakashi was about to begin when Sakura protested, “But, Sensei! You guys may get seriously injured if we come at you with full intent to kill!”

Kurenai smiled at her, she was really naïve thinking they could hurt a couple Jounin, “Now now Sakura. Do you think we are Jounin for nothing.” Kakashi started to take out his favorite book. He was waiting for this moment to just ``relax' and read about what will happen next. Everyone was tense thinking that Kakashi is most likely taking out some kind of weapon, but they all face faulted when he took out an orange book. He looked at the gennins face and smiled under his mask. “Alright, Hajime” he said and the gennins disappeared, all except for Kiba being the only one in the group who was brash.

“Eh Kiba, are you going to fight both of us?” Kurenai asked and immediately got her answer when Kiba threw five kunai at both Jounin. Both dodged the projectiles that hit some trees behind them. Kakashi started to read his book gave out some perverted giggles to piss off Kiba. And it seemed to work pretty well when Kiba charged Kakashi and engaged him in taijutsu. For a gennin, Kakashi had to admit Kiba was pretty good, but that shouldn't be a surprise considering Inuzuka specialize in taijutsu. Kiba raised a fist to hit him in the head, but it was blocked by Kakashi's hand. He tried to kick him next but Kakashi simply leaned his head to the side then threw Kiba about eight feet backward and he did all this while reading his book. Kiba deciding to have enough prepared for his clan jutsu. He called Akamaru over and tossed him a food pill and then ate one himself, crouching low to the ground so he was on his hands and feet and then his nails lengthened.

Kakashi seeing him do this, started to do sets of fast hand seal,“Doton: Shinju Zanshu no Jutsu (Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique) He shouted. Kakashi then emerged from under Kiba, pulls him down so his head was the only thing above the ground.

“What the hell!” Kiba yelled, finding his body unable to make any move. He looked around and saw his dog was in the same condition, whimpering.

Kakashi looked down at Kiba and said, “Well one down, four more to go right Kurenai.”” Not getting an answer Kakashi looked around and she was nowhere to be found. He then heard a scream and it was the voice of his pink haired student ``I guess she is taking care of the others.' He thought with a smile.

Mean while all this was happening, Hinata and Shino was making plans to get the bells from the Jounin. They figured out the true meaning behind the test. It was actually Shino who figured it out and went to seek out Hinata. Now they were seen heading toward Sasuke's direction since he was the only one who was able to fight according to his bugs and Hinata's byakugan.

“What the hell are you two doing here?” asked Sasuke who was about to take action to take his rightful bell.

“We figured out a way to pass this test.” Said Shino in monotone.

Sasuke raised an eyebrow and said, “Yeah right, like no one knows how to pass the test. I simply have to take the bells from them then I pass. There are only three bells and the one returning to the academy isn't going to be me”

Shino smirked at the Uchiha's stupidity. “Do you actually think that we gennin could take on experienced Jounin Sasuke-san?” Hinata stuttered out.

Sasuke sighed, for once he might have to take help from these weaklings. “Fine, what do you propose?” with that Shino and Hinata started to share their ideas with each other.

“Ok then, let's get to work.” Sasuke said with a grim face since he had to work with someone who was weaker than him. . The other two nodded and vanished. Sasuke scanned his surroundings as he hid in the bushes while observing Kakashi was leaning on a tree with his face buried in his book. The raven-haired boy flew out of the bushes and blew out a massive ball of flames from his mouth with a loud and clear, “Katon: Gokakyu No Jutsu! (Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique)” and then a gigantic ball of fire rushed towards Kakashi who had a shocked look on his face. The fireball consumed Kakashi and a second later he saw something fall onto the ground, resembling a scorched tree trunk that once was Kakashi. `Kawarimi No Jutsu? (Body Replacement Technique)' he thought narrowing his eyes looking around the clearing for Kakashi.

“Never let you enemy get behind you.” Kakashi whispered before putting his finger in a tiger seal then shouted, “Sennin Goroshi!” And thrust his finger forward poking Sasuke in the ass. Raven-haired boy's face became red when he felt Kakashi poke him there. “OH YEA…. I MEAN OH NOOO!” Sasuke yelled as he went flying. Kakashi and everyone froze when they heard this.

Shino seeing this opportunity went over to Kiba and pulled him and the dog out. Kurenai was watching everyone from afar. `It seems they have figured out the meaning of the test.' She thought when she saw Shino use the time of everyone's distraction to pull out Kiba. Sasuke seemed to be the decoy for their plan.

Kakashi got out of his stupor when he heard Sasuke got off the ground wiping his clothes. He smirked, “It seems our plan worked.” Looking at Kiba.

Kakashi gave him a confused look and followed his gaze. His single eye widened when he was Kiba was nowhere to be seen though he did get a glimpse of him along with Shino when they were about to hide.

`So they were working together. I never expected Sasuke to work with anyone.' Kakashi thought. He didn't have time to reminisce on that fact when he suddenly felt something whizzing through the air. Kakashi looked back and saw that out of no were shiruken and kunai headed straight towards him. Kakashi jumps to the side just as they were about to impale him.

“Katon: Gokakyu No Jutsu! (Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique)” He hears then he sees Sasuke blow out another fireball from his right side, which was easily dodged by his by jumping out of the way only to get the shock of his life. He saw shy Hyuuga heiress upon him with byakugan blazing, `Shimatta.' Thought Kakashi before she brought her right hand back and thrust Kakashi right in the shoulder to do maximum damage around that area. Kakashi flew back several feet from the hit holding his now numb shoulder.

`NOW.' Thought Kiba from the bushes, seeing Kakashi distracted by his internal wound. Kiba tossed Akamaru a food pill and consumed one himself to help their strength and stamina. Then, acting in conjunction with Kiba, Akamaru transformed himself him Kiba viaJuujin Bunshin (Beast-Man Clone). Kiba started to hand seal and chakra begins to emit from his body, then crouched low to the ground so he was on his hands and feet and then his nails lengthened. “Shikyaku no Jutsu.” (Four Legs Technique) Kiba snarled. Kiba ordered Akamaru to jump on his back. With all the preparation done, Kiba yelled out, “Let's get this over with Akamaru!”

“Gatsuuga, (Dual Piercing Fang)” Both `Kibas' started to spin super fast, making it look like two tornados made of piercing blade coming at Kakashi. Kakashi quickly replaced himself with a log and watched that log get shredded by the Getsuuga from a nearby tree. Kakashi shuddered when he thought that could've been him if he didn't escape in time.

“That bastard escaped.” Kiba snarled when he saw wood get busted by his attack instead of Kakashi. Up in the tree Kakashi was hoping he could get some rest before having to go and fight again, but that shot to hell when he heard loud buzzing sound and without even looking back he jumped into clearing, suddenly finding himself surrounded by four genins.

“You can't hide from us since I place a lady bug on you before we even started the match.” Shino softly stated. Kakashi sweat-dropped thinking how easily he was outsmarted by wanna-be gennins even if he wasn't really serious. He then thought, `Where the hell is Kurenai when you need her.' Up in a tree Kurenai sneezed. She was watching everything and the reason she wasn't helping Kakashi was because she was thinking of this as a punishment for making everyone wait for at least three hours. Over her shoulder was a sleeping Sakura who passed out from the low level genjutsu Kurenai used on her and her record say that she was really good at genjutsu. `Pathetic if you ask me.' Kurenai thought.

Kakashi seeing nowhere to go and with a numbed hand he couldn't do any jutsu so he had to do something to make them stop attacking him. He yelled, “Oops, look at the time. It's already 3:00'clock. That means you went over the time limit!” While hoping they wouldn't attack.

“What! It doesn't look like its that late!” Kiba complained as he stood up straight. Kakashi sighed in relief when he saw the other gennins followed suit. Kurenai jumped down from her hiding place with a smile. She saw the look on Kakashi's face when everyone was about to attack him. She walked over to Kakashi and whispered in his ear, “Did you get scared?”

“Who wouldn't when they using clan jutsus with such efficiency?” He replied back with a glare that says where were you?

Kurenai shrugged her shoulder and Kakashi looked back at their students and said, “Well, it seems that you guys failed to take a bell from me. So you will all go back to the academy for another year of training.” Kakashi said in a harsh tone.

Sasuke gritted his teeth. There is no way he is going back to the academy so he did the only thing he could, he tried to attack Kakashi, but before he even move two steps he found himself pinned to the ground courtesy of Kakashi. Sasuke was on the ground on his belly and Kakashi was sitting on him restraining him with one hand. “Didn't you learn your lesson that day Sasuke. Never attack you enemy without knowing what they are capable of. You all know nothing about what it means to be shinobi!” Kakashi said with stern voice making the genins flinch. Kurenai was looking at them with a sympathetic look.

“In the shinobi world, people die everyday. This is not a game, because any one of us can die at any moment, at any time. I will not have a bunch of kids going on missions thinking it's all fun.” With that Kakashi got off of Sasuke.

“Now since Kiba and Sakura will be tie them to those post. The three of you can have lunch, though it's past lunchtime. We'll give you guys another chance to get these bells. After eating untie those two and come at us like we are your real enemy. If you feed any of those two, you'll automatically get disqualified.” Kakashi said as he tied an annoyed Kiba and a sleeping Sakura.

“Hey, why the hell am I tied to shit!-?” Kiba shouted with a frown.

“Because you are the first one to start attacking without thinking even though you made a great effort at the end.” Kakashi answered as he and Kurenai left the area to a safe distance and started watching them.

“Don't you think you were a bit hard on them? I mean they did figure out the meaning of the test.” Kurenai said.

Kakashi smiled under his mask and said, “I want to see if that teamwork was a fluke of did they really figure it out.”

Kurenai nodded at this. It seemed to be a good idea, but she knows that they figured it out so they should pass this test. About five minutes later Sakura woke up from her slumber. Sakura opened her eyes and found herself staring at her teammates. Well actually she was staring at his legs and when she tried to stand up, she found herself tied to a large wooden stump. To her right were the boys who still seemed angry that they hadn't retrieved the bells and with them was Hinata. To her left was Kiba who was also tied to another post.

“Sasuke-kun! You are alive. Thank Kami!” Sakura yelled out of so much enthusiasm when she saw Sasuke that she didn't even mind her current position. She was about to continue when her stomach was growling, already having digested her light breakfast, and wishing that she could eat with everyone else well except Kiba. And why the hell is she tied this post?

Hinata came over to Sakura and offered her the food she had left over. ““Here, you can have this, Sakura-san.”

“B-But, Kakashi-sensei said not to give us food.” Kiba complained. Shino came over to Kiba and offered him his food.

“It's ok Kiba-kun, none of our sensei's are her at this moment.” Calmly Shino stated.

Sasuke being the only one who didn't offer his food couldn't be out done by anyone so he also offered his food to Sakura and Kiba. Hinata used a kunai and carefully cut away the ropes that secured Sakura and Kiba to the tree trunk. “A-A-Arigato.” Kiba stammered as he took the lunch box and so did Sakura. “You know you guys will get in trouble for giving us food.” Kiba said with concern in his voice.

“We're pretty sure the idea of the test is to exhibit team work. I mean, why else would a teams be made of at least three people, they can't send one of us back to the academy, it's either all or nothing.” Shino elaborated while adjusting his sunglasses. When Kiba and Sakura were about to take the first bite of food, Kakashi and Kurenai reappeared in another cloud of smoke. Everyone paled when they arrived.

“YOU…YOU…pass.” Said Kurenai and Kakashi at the same time, voice changing from unbridled fury to a complementary tone in mere seconds.

“Shino was right, you are a in a joint team for a reason. We can't fail just one or two of you, its all or nothing. To be a team, all of you must be willing to cooperate and work as a team. To become a complete team, you must trust each other to do what you alone cannot. From this point forth, you are team 7 and 8, but you must become comrades and friends if you truly wish to become a team. Remember, in this world of shinobi, those who break the rules are considered trash… none of the other `teams' Kakashi had `instructed' shared their food with the other member, they were foolish enough to listen only to his instructions, but those who would abandon their friends…they are worse than trash.” Said Kurenai copying Kakashi's ideal making him pout, because she stole his catch phrase. She was kind of proud of herself for remembering all those lines from Kakashi. The genins sat, listening to Kurenai's explanation; happy that they passed the test and doesn't have to go back to the academy.

“Well, anyway, meet us at the Hokage tower tomorrow for your first mission,” with that, Kakashi poofed away in a cloud of smoke to the chorus of curses coming from the all the genins except Hinata and Shino.

Kurenai stayed back getting some confused look from the genins. Seeing the confused face on everyone, Kurenai decided to ask, “Do you guys want to go and celebrate your accomplishment at Ichiruka Ramen? My treat.” with a smile. Sasuke refused, because he wanted to go home and brood. Sakura also refused since her precious Sasuke-kun wasn't going. With that Sasuke left and was followed by Sakura like a lap dog. Throughout the whole test not a single one of neither the gennin nor the Jounin noticed a blonde shadow up in a tree a several yards away observing with a smile on his face every time he looked at the red-eyed Jounin. The figure then disappeared in a flash that looked sort of like fire at super-sonic speed toward Ichiruka Ramen.

Review please and happy New Year everyone. The next chapter might take a while since I have some regents coming up and the finals. If anyone has any suggestion please feel free.

Thanks Narutomaniac for the help