Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ The Next Generation ❯ Team 8 ( Chapter 3 )

Don't own Naruto characters, only Ryu, Kitaro, Hitori, Fuji, Koteshi, and Shikato. Naruto belong to its respective owners.

 

Team 8

 

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“No!!”

 

Sasuke visibly stiffened at the noise. He raised a hand and brushed it through his raven bangs.

 

“I'm not going back to that place. My objective is to become a genin today and I'm prepared to fight for it!”

 

Sasuke recognized that as the outspoken voice of Ryu Tazumi. He lowered his head and made no attempt to show that he had heard.

 

Ryu's grip on his brass knuckles tightened and a blue aura surrounded his right fist as the chakra channelled through it.

 

“Hey! I'm talking to you! Turn and face me like a man! I don't care whether you are one of the Sannin! I'm taking you on!”

 

Kitaro pulled out his kunai while Shikato did the same.

 

“You know what? I think Ryu's right,” Kitaro said.

 

The three of them shot forward at an alarming pace. Ryu punched the ground, using the Sakura's signature movement to trip up his sensei just as Kitaro aimed a swipe at the Uchiha's legs. However Sasuke used his right hand to press onto the ground as he pivoted around and kneed Kitaro in the gut, causing him to double over. Shikato saw the opening and performed the hand seals.

 

“Shadow Possession Jutsu, Ten Fold!” Shikato cried as he slapped his palms onto the ground. His shadow moved over to his fingers and split into ten, one under each of his fingers. The shadows moved forward, stretching themselves as thin as possible in order to reach their target.

 

With a grunt, Sasuke flipped backwards and skidded across the dirt with one hand on the hilt of his katana and the other on the ground, steadying himself. He turned as Ryu appeared as a red blur behind him. With a cry, Ryu buried his chakra infused fist and brass knuckles into the Uchiha's face.

 

The elder shinobi skidded across the ground on his side before hitting the wooden poles. He picked himself up and dusted his clothes. The three genin could see that their sensei was very tense by the way he was clenching and unclenching his fists and the way his eyebrows furrowed gently, allowing the Uchiha to plaster a scowl on his face.

 

After what seemed like an eternity, the Uchiha smirked.

 

“Hn. Not bad genin. You pass.”

 

The three students looked at their sensei blankly. “What?” They cried out in unison.

 

Sasuke rubbed his temples. “I said you pass.” He strolled towards his students and stopped in front of them. “A shinobi's ultimate purpose is to complete the mission no matter what the cost. Your missions were to pass the test and become genin and that was exactly what you did.” He offered them a wry smile. “I never expected you to sense me. After all, I'm an elite jonin. That was all just an act to test whether you have the guts to challenge me and fight for your goals.” He turned around again before continuing. “Same time, same place tomorrow. You're dismissed.”

 

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“Welcome to Team Naruto then!” The hyperactive blond grinned as he gave his team the thumbs up.

 

“I knew that we would pass!” Fuji said as she high-fived her teammates.

 

Naruto folded his arms. “Why don't you three introduce yourselves over some ramen? My treat!”

 

The three of them grinned. “Why not?”

 

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Team Naruto trooped into Ichiraku's Ramen Stand and sat down.

 

“Four extra large miso pork ramen, old man!”

 

The students stared at Naruto, who seemed oblivious to them. Naruto turned and laughed.

 

“I hope you're hungry, because I am! So, why don't you start with the introductions?” He said as he pointed at Koteshi.

 

Koteshi adjusted his forehead protector and cleared his throat.

 

“I'm Koteshi Sarutobi, son of Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi. My grandfather was the Third Hokage. One day, I hope to be able to become an outstanding jonin and defend this village!”

 

Hitori grinned impishly at his sensei before starting.

 

“My name is Hitori Tazumi. My mother is Sakura Haruno and I have an older brother, Ryu Tazumi. I hope to be able to surpass him in the ninja arts and become and elite!”

 

Naruto turned to the remaining member.

 

“Ah… I'm Fuji Wakumi. I'm from the Wakumi clan. I hope to be able to be stronger and defeat many enemies. Yeah…that's about it.”

 

The four of them started to eat as the bowls of delicious, steaming ramen were placed in front of them. The rest of the meal was eaten in silence.