Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Family Bonds ❯ Chapter 4: Birthday Blues ( Chapter 4 )

Author's Notes: Naruto is now a Leaf Ninja. That's means training, and preparation for the next round…and some stalking...that's right boys and girls Naruto is going to become quite popular. I normally don't like to put my original characters in fics but I couldn't resist I just feel there needs to be a Hanzo clan in the Narutoverse.

 

The key goes here!

 

“Speaking”

`Thinking'

“Kyuubi”

`Innerself'

 

 

Naruto was walking through the village quietly, his mind set on finding someplace to train in secret. He had no doubts that Haku could take care of herself, his eyes shifted about as he thought there were a few girls following him. Naruto stopped and turned swiftly, just then there was nothing there, but there was a trail of dust leading into an alley. He shrugged and kept walking he was going to find someplace where he could train in solitude.

 

Once he found a training area, he sighed and began to focus his chakra but he was finding it hard to do such. `Damn that snake! The five elements seal is screwing up my chakra control…he never taught me how do the unsealing technique...' his thoughts were on how to effectively be able to train while he has this handicap.

 

“Would you two mind stepping out now?” His eyebrow raised as he turned around slowly, watching as the two girls from Sasuke's team stepped out. He had to admit that they were both pretty, of course he felt the blonde was the prettier one simply based on her confidence.

 

“How long did you know we were following you?” the pink haired kunoichi quickly asked. She didn't believe that Naruto was as skilled as he was. She thought he looked like he was a bit slow.

 

“From the moment I left my accommodations…you both wear too much perfume. And On top of that it didn't help that you kept arguing while you were tracking me…I thought you both were obsessed with the arrogant little nihilist.” Naruto would probably regret calling the Uchiha that under other circumstances. He only received ice glares from them, he could tell the pink haired one was restraining herself from striking him.

 

“I will ignore that insult you directed at Sasuke-kun…now tell us who you are and why you suddenly have a hitae-ate of our village on your forehead!” the pink haired girl was growing more and more violent by the minute.

 

“I'm the son of the Yondaime Hokage if its any of your business. My name is Naruto Uzumaki. And the Sandaime Hokage made me a leaf ninja last night…if you don't mind I have to do some training…” He then proceeded to walk around the girls trying to find some place he could train. He didn't need a fanclub to follow him around, he had an unofficial one in the shape of Kin back in Otogakure. But he was a self made ninja and didn't need fans.

 

“Way to go forehead, you scare away Naruto-kun just because you just had to be temper mental because he insulted Sasuke! Naruto is better than Sasuke! He doesn't ignore us when we talk to him. And he's better looking!” The Yamanaka loudly proclaimed as she poked Sakura's forehead each time. She didn't make any effort to hide her true thoughts about the new genin.

 

“Well excuse me Ino-Pig!! I recall he was a sound ninja yesterday! Now he's one of the leaf?! I don't see what's so special about him!” the pink haired girl violently said as slapped her friend's hand away.

 

“Lets see forehead girl. He says he's the son of the Yondaime. We saw his fight with Kiba. And we saw what he did on the bridge, which I may remind you. Was named after him!” Ino quickly replied before poking Sakura's forehead again. The two then glared at each other. Naruto thankfully was gone from the area, so in a sense the two girls were fighting for no reason.

 

 

Outside the bathhouses…

 

Naruto was walking along when something caught his eyes, a man who was dressed like he belonged in a Kabuki play. He seemed to be peeping on girls while taking notes, Naruto didn't think highly of this it seemed perverted. “Hey you.” the man looked up from what he was doing and glared at the boy.

 

Something caught the old man's eye when he noticed the purple rope like belt around the boy's body, and the robes themselves. They reminded him of his old friend and team mate, Orochimaru. “Boy…tell me…do you know a man named Orochimaru?”

 

“Yeah…he WAS like a father to me…but I learned he was treating me as nothing but a pawn recently…” the boy calmly said as he adjusted the hitae-ate on his head quietly. He no longer wore it off to the side, the steel plate now faced straight forward.

 

“Hmmm…what is your name kid?” the old man, seemed to take interest in this kid, he was different. Like he couldn't be taught through a normal method, he could tell that this kid would be one of the fun ones.

 

“Naruto Uzumaki.” after he said this the old man's eyes widened it all made sense. `So that's your game eh your snake. Use the son of the man who beat you out for the position of Hokage to get revenge on the village. You made one mistake teaching him…he will be your very undoing…'the old man smirked and stood up.

 

“THE NAME IS JIRAIYA! And from this day fourth I shall see to your training!” the man then struck a pose like he belonged in a Kabuki play. “The Toad Sage! Of the Legendary Sannin! Just as I trained your father I shall train you!!!”

 

“On one condition you Ero-Sennin, you help me get some new robes…I don't really think this is my color…I was thinking orange and black.” the boy in the first time in his life gave a true smile. Most of the time it's the fake smile he used to deceive his enemies. “I also want to get a second mask to take with me…I was thinking hannya mask…”

 

“Ah showmanship at such a young age! I'm starting to like you kid!” the toad sage spoke with much zeal, he smiled and walked off with Naruto. Naruto then looked upward at Jiraiya, “hey Jiraiya-sama…can you remove a seal that the snake put on me?”

 

“Let's see what it is shall we.” Jiraiya turned serious, Naruto opened the robe like top, and Jiraiya began to inspect it. He noticed the even numbered seal as the one that keeps the nine tailed fox sealed inside, but the one on top was a five elements seal this was the world of Orochimaru alright. “Okay kid this might sting a little bit…GOGYO KAIIN!” the Sannin's thrust his hand forward and slammed the fingers against the seal burning away the Gogyo Fuin this caught Naruto off guard the pain lasted only a moment but he felt as if his chakra flow was back to normal.

 

Naruto walked to the stream of water near by as his chakra flow came out on its own he smiled knowing he could use his chakra freely again. This would make things easier, he stopped water walking and returned to his new sensei. “Kid there's no need to call me Jiraiya-sama. I'm not an ego maniac like that snake is. Now let's get you some new threads, the mask, and introduce you to a little friend I like to call Ramen.”

 

After a shopping trip, the two went to Ichiraku Ramen

 

Naruto had just simply stared at the ramen, he had never seen this kind of food. He after all had lived on a different diet over the past four years. He of course was too busy exchanging looks with the girl working at the stand. He may have only been thirteen but he sure could notice that girls were becoming more attractive.

 

“So you're at that age that your starting to notice girls eh?” the Toad Sannin quickly teased the boy before breaking into some laughter. Naruto blushed for a moment and quickly began to eat the ramen, he found that this was like a party in his mouth and everyone was dancing. He quickly ate the bowl while maintaining manners, it was one thing he had acquired in Otogakure that would stay with him the rest of his life. Tayuya after all beat it into his head, literally.

 

“So Jiraiya-sensei what will you be teaching me first…” Naruto then shifted his attention to behind him. He knew he hard heard something, he then saw pink hair in one of bushes. His eye twitched, he didn't really enjoy the attention of these girls. Even if these girls didn't senselessly hit him over the head for something it was still unnerving. He could make out, one, two, three, three girls one looked like she was fidgeting. Why did that seem so familiar?

 

That was it, he remembered a little girl from before he left the village, and she was the only one who ever tried to be his friend even when her father told her to stay away. Who knew coming back to this village would remind him of some of the good things that happened in his life. Then a fight broke out, between the stalkers while they tried to stay hidden.

 

“You haven't even really been a ninja of the village very long and you already have a fan club.” Jiraiya beamed proudly at his student and ordered another bowl of Ramen for the boy. “Eat up you will need the energy for when we begin training this afternoon. But before training we're going to pay a visit to my sensei…I want to ensure you get enough training boy.”

 

Naruto nodded and began to eat, and he found that he really, really loved ramen something about the way it tasted made him happy. While he ate he ignored that the sounds of the fight escalated as two more girls joined the fray, girls that were on his team. When the fight ended Naruto and Jiraiya had already left.

 

The five girls walked out of hiding to see Naruto was gone, and they all frowned. Then Kin being one of the five remembered something that made her a bit terrified. “I think he's already spoken for…I forgot that Tayuya and Naruto-kun are kind of close.”

 

“How close do you mean? And who is Tayuya?” the pink haired Kunoichi quickly asked it would seem all of these girls seemed to like Naruto. Sadly he wasn't at that stage where he liked girls that much, also there was the matter of Orochimaru currently that he was focused on.

 

“She's from Otogakure, and she is one of the elites. We call them the Sound Four…and she hits him…a lot.” the three girls of the lead just blinked, they didn't quite understand this. Since it was weird to hit someone you care about.

 

“She hits him?” The Yamanaka girl queried since it was weird in her book though she might be tempted to do it herself if he said something or did something idiotic.

 

“It's her strange way of showing affection…she cusses at him more than others in Otogakure. She always hits Naruto a lot…she's just different like that.” Kin quietly added as she fussed with her new hitae-ate and new clothes. She wasn't quite accustomed to dressing how she wanted instead of a uniform like most Sound Shinobi did. “I also don't think she will be very likely to share him...but she's loyal to Otogakure no Sato which means Naruto is fair game.” that's when the five girls all smiled darkly the kind that made any near by guy cringe with fear for whoever they were plotting against.

 

At the Hokage Tower

 

“You mean your sensei, is the Hokage?” Naruto was shocked at this, it was strange in his book but he was trained by both Orochimaru, and Kabuto. The two most powerful people in Otogakure no Sato.

 

“Yes. He trained me, the snake, and Tsunade…but she left the village a long time ago.” Jiraiya commented with a smile before the two were lead into the Hokage's office. The two then sat down and waited for Sarutobi to address them.

 

“Ah Jiraiya, I see you've met Naruto-kun…so what do I owe to this visit?” the wise old man quietly said as he smoked his pipe. “If I know you…it's about his training.”

 

“That it is, Sarutobi-sensei. I was thinking that it would be beneficial to the boy that if we could get Gamabunta and the Monkey King Enma to agree that this boy could be permitted to have contracts with both.” Jiraiya was calm about this which showed his determination to help Naruto become as powerful as he could. “I know that he is after all your personal summon. And probably want to keep the monkey contract exclusive to your Clan.”

 

“I do not see any harm in extending it to the Uzumaki Clan…the only thing I can think of is if Naruto has signed the Snake Contract prior. You know how Gamabunta dislikes Snakes.” Sarutobi quietly said as he smoked on his pipe quietly, Naruto sat quietly while the two authority figures discussed this.

 

“I never signed the snake contract Orochimaru said I wasn't ready to sign the contract.” the truth of it was, Naruto didn't see the point of a contract that required numerous sacrifices to appease the boss beast. It was kind of disgusting in the truth of it.

 

“Come to think of it the keeper of the Wolf Contract has been in the area…but Ginshin Hanzo is reclusive man. He doesn't allow many to sign the Wolf Contract.” Sarutobi quietly commented, he knew the man was a loner by nature but that's what made him efficient.

 

“If we can get him to allow the boy to sign that contract he will have three powerful summons he can call upon. We need to find Ginshin, then we can parlay the deal between the three boss summons.” Jiraiya calmly smiled, as the three of them stood to their feet. They opened the door and there stood the man, of course it shocked them a little bit to see him. “Toad Sage Pornographer, and Hokage-sama…it is nice to see you again.” the man pleasantly said as he walked into the room.

 

Ginshin was a peculiar looking ninja for the most part. Around his arms, waist, and legs were several chains, he wore forest camouflage pants, wooden sandals, he also wore the leaf village hitae-ate around his neck while on his head was a sakkat. Strapped to his shoulder was a wolf mask, and across his back was the wolf contract. He sat down in a chair, and took off his sakkat before he ran his fingers through his short spiky hair. One would almost think he was related to Kakashi, if it wasn't for the golden brown eyes.

 

“So what rank do you hold now, Ginshin?” Jiraiya was interested since he had been out of the village for sometime. “Last time I saw ya, you just became a genin…how many years has it been boy?”

 

“I'm a Jonin…man…this kid's stealing my look!” Ginshin smiled as he took a good look at Naruto. He then smirked, and pulled out the contract, he saw something in the kid's eyes that made him think the kid could handle it. “He has the look of a future leader…Fenrir is fond of those who can become leaders…its how wolves are.”

“So we just have to see if Gamabunta, and Enma will agree to allow the kid to summon them as well. By the way Ginshin…you may want to watch out for Kurenai…she still wants blood for your little vanishing act.” Sarutobi quietly said, with a smile on his face. He then broke into laughter when he saw Ginshin become pale.

 

Later at Training Field #5

 

The three carriers of the contracts proceeded to summon their corresponding summons, Ginshin summoned Fenrir, Sarutobi summoned Enma, and Jiraiya summoned Gamabunta. Gamabunta of course dwarfed the other two.

 

“Okay Jiraiya why did you call me out? Oh great…Fenrir, and Enma…what in the name of all that is decent is going on?” the toad boss didn't seem too pleased as he glowered downward at the Toad Sage.

 

“Simple we want to make a deal with you three to allow the boy to summon each of you…” Jiraiya then pushed Naruto to the center of the area so the three boss summons could size him up.

 

The monkey king Enma leaped forward and looked Naruto up and down if it was based on appearance alone, he would have to say that the kid looked pretty strong. But it was wisdom that is needed to win the monkey king over. “Before you can summon me, you will have to summon seventy-two of my Earthly followers, and thirty-six of my celestial followers. Then recite unto me each of their names when you summon me.” The monkey king them backed up to his original position.

 

Fenrir the five tailed wolf stalked forward and cast his three eyed gaze upon Naruto, he spread fourth his wings of metal as he circled Naruto, he was waiting for signs of fear to show. He was looking for the utmost strength, the strength that even a wolf would follow. “I can recognize this kid as having what it takes to call upon wolves. He has what it takes to be a leader…and only those who can lead should call upon wolves.”

 

Lastly Gamabunta leaned downward and looked the boy over, he squinted his eyes as he looked close. “You sure you can handle summoning the toad boss kid? It's nothing like calling Enma or Fenrir…you gotta be ready for a hectic ride.” he then waited for Naruto's response.

 

“Is that a challenge? Back when I served that disgusting snake with a god complex I never really had a challenge…and if I challenged him he would've killed me or those I held precious.” Naruto looked at Gamabunta with a strong look of determination in his eyes.

 

“Get on my back boy…if you manage to stay on my back for thirty minutes…I will agree to this arrangement!” Gamabunta was of course a force to be reckoned with, they say riding a bull is like sitting on a briefcase of dynamite. Would riding the Toad Boss be like sitting on a nuclear bomb? Needless to say Naruto jumped upward and grabbed hold of the Toad Boss' jacket. And just in time because the toad just then took off leaping into the forest jumping around with a lot of energy.

 

Needless to say thirty minutes later Naruto was still holding fast of the jacket as he skidded to a stop. He smirked, that is if toads do in fact smirk to see that this kid had what it took and more. He then returned to the training field and allowed the boy to climb off. “I will allow this kid to summon me as well, but as part of the arrangement he can only summon me if things get difficult. With Fenrir, and Enma he should be able to take care of things with out my help all the time.”

 

The three then instructed Naruto on the procedure to summon, for King Enma, Naruto would use his left hand, for Gamabunta his right hand, and for Fenrir he would use both hands. And so Naruto signed each of the contracts with his blood, and then with a puff of smoke each summon disappeared. “We will oversee the training of summoning over the next month…and Naruto-kun…I would like for you to keep the Monkey Contract with you so one day you can help teach my grandson to summon him…he already thinks highly of you for saving him from that sand ninja almost a week ago.”

 

Sarutobi smiled brightly as the boy nodded, just then the silence was destroyed, when an angry almost more pissed off than usual Kurenai walked over glaring at Ginshin. “GINSHIN HANZO! WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN?!” Ginshin turned pale as Kurenai approached, and then there was a loud crack as he was punched square in the jaw. “And if I hear you snuck off to see Shizune again…I will strangle you with those chains!”

 

Now this would be a sight to behold for the usually calm and emotionless Kurenai to be blowing a gasket like she was. Naruto only winced when he saw the force at which she punched Ginshin. Ginshin stood to his feet and rubbed his jaw wincing greatly. “I had a mission?” crack he was punched in the other jaw. Naruto was afraid to ask the story on this one, he only assumed the two were dating.

 

Naruto, Sarutobi, and Jiraiya quickly said in unison “I'm staying out of this one...” mostly for the sake of their own health, they didn't want to make any enemies out of Konoha's mot powerful Genjutsu specialist.

A month soon comes to pass, and the finals arrive…

 

 

A month came to pass Naruto had learned much in the ways of summoning jutsu, but he still didn't get the hang of a few jutsu that he was taught by Ginshin, and Jiraiya. He would have to work on them later. He also came to learn that Ginshin was another bad role model, a womanizing Ninja.

 

Before this round began, they had a new proctor, it would seem the sickly proctor was murdered at Kikyo Castle before this round could begin so they had a new proctor, one Genma Shiranui. They were all their except for Sasuke Uchiha, and Dosu Kinuta, this would prove to be interesting none the less. The first round would be Naruto against Neji.

 

“Okay let me explain, in this round it is a fight until one can no longer fight, killing your opponent also counts as a win, but I will step in if I deem it necessary. Now the first round is Naruto Uzumaki against Neji Hyuuga those who aren't fighting please go to the waiting area.” Naruto was amazed that the proctor hadn't choked on his senbon yet, the way it dangled in his mouth all the time. The two fighters walked to their positions waiting for the signal to begin.

 

“Today I will show you the Power of Destiny, Uzumaki. And you are Destined to lose against me just as that fool I call a cousin did.” the Hyuuga prodigy smirked as he flexed his fingers lightly. He glared more as he noticed Naruto didn't seem to be making a move against him.

 

“Blah blah blah…ya know I don't believe in destiny…” he dug his heels into the ground and rushed forward taking a swing at Neji who pushed it away while using his Chakra to seal the tenketsu.

 

“You really should of used your shadow clones idiot. You won't catch me off guard like you did with Kiba! Just because you are the son of the Yondaime doesn't mean you are destined for greatness.” the Hyuuga prodigy rushed forward and began to strike the tenketsu points on Naruto's body. “Eight Trigrams! Sixty-Four palms!” the prodigy smirked as he sealed up each tenketsu point on his opponent's body.

 

“You know I was just sizing you up…” Naruto smirked as he reached towards his head setting a hand on the new mask. “You've seen the trickster Fox…but…you have never seen the spiteful Hannya…” he slowly moved the mask down over his face with a grin.

 

“Like wearing a mask is going to help him win against Neji.” Tenten smirked, she was sure Neji would win this battle, but Kin began to laugh. She knew Naruto used the masks to represent his intentions in battle. “What's so funny?”

 

“Naruto is famous for wearing a mask, like the fake smile he shows so often. You can tell in his eyes its not a real smile…I have seen his real smile a few times…” Kin somberly spoke with intimate knowledge of how Naruto fights, she knows that he is practically a genius when it comes to hands on work.

 

Down on the battle ground Neji bean to laugh, “You think a Noh Theater mask will help?” just then his eyes widened as he saw Naruto's chakra expand and it was red. This shouldn't be happening not when he sealed off all Naruto's tenketsu points.

 

“Its play time…Hanzo Style: Wolf's Rush!” Naruto rushed forward brought his fist right into Neji's stomach sending him reeling back. His eyes widened in shock, he couldn't even track the motion. It felt as if he were punched with five strikes to his stomach.

 

Up in the stand, Ginshin smirked, he was amazed that Naruto picked up on the technique so easily. Then again the kid seemed to have the knack for learning from actual battle data. “You didn't teach him that taijutsu did you?” the red eyed genjutsu specialist asked Ginshin with a raised eyebrow. Asuma Sarutobi also raised his eyebrow.

 

“Perhaps I did…why don't you watch the fight and see for yourselves.” he smiled as he adjusted his sakkat getting comfortable. He didn't really need to watch to see it, he could hear it on the wind.

 

The battle was becoming more intense in the Arena though, Neji found himself being outwitted by someone younger than him. Just then he saw Naruto lift up the mask so it was resting on the side of his head. But Naruto switched to the fox mask, and made a straight rush towards Neji. Before Neji could execute his little eight trigrams, sixty four palms technique, Naruto moved to the side and out of the way. “Feeling toyed with?” Naruto curtly asked as he grabbed hold of Neji's arm bringing Neji crashing down to the ground. “Maybe a little like that girl you toyed with...during the preliminaries?”

 

He backed out of the way as the Hyuuga once again tried to take a swing at him, Naruto smirked seeing Neji showing signs of exhaustion, Naruto pulled out some Kunai and threw them forward hoping the Hyuuga would tire himself out deflecting them.

 

Meanwhile in the stands Asuma looked at Ginshin questioningly, “Why would you teach the boy that jutsu? He isn't from your clan.” he stopped when Ginshin raised a hand. He knew Ginshin would have some sort of witty remark.

 

“Relax. And watch its coming…” Ginshin smirked as he raised his straw hat lightly to peek. It was always interesting to watch these techniques being used.

 

On the battlefield Naruto lifted his fox mask seeing his ploy had worked and Neji was too tired to attack anymore. He then created five shadow clones, who ran forward and kicked Neji into the air. Kiba half expected this to be the same technique that took him down. But Naruto had used Body Flicker to appear in midair where Neji was. Naruto then grabbed the prodigy's arms and also put his right knee in the small of his back. As the two came crashing down the shadow clones spun around and flew upward kicking Neji in the stomach thus knocking the wind out of him.

Their descent not finished yet Naruto swung Neji around so he was resting over his shoulder. Naruto then landed softly on the ground and dropped Neji to the ground, he then looked to Genma waiting for him to call it. “Winner, Naruto Uzumaki.”

 

Naruto rolled his shoulders and walked off the battle arena, up into the waiting area. He was a bit exhausted from that battle, it sure took a lot out of him, if the Hyuuga had just a bit more stamina he would`ve won the fight. But of course back with Ginshin, and the other Jonin. Ginshin was receiving a look that told him to explain.

 

“Hanzo Style: Height of the Ancient Tree is what was call that. It's my answer to Front Lotus and Shadow of the Dancing Leaf. I figured Naruto could utilize it since he likes to use Kage Bunshin. I taught it to the kid `cause I don't restrict my families techniques to my family.” He smiled and got comfortable adjusting his sakkat again while he enjoyed a refreshing dango.

 

Meanwhile with the Hokage, and the Kazekage there was much surprise since Naruto was exceptionally talented. It showed much promise for future rounds of the competition. But the Kazekage smirked under the veil, for in truth it was truly Orochimaru. `Very good Naruto-kun you become stronger every time I see you…now you will help deliver Sasuke-kun to me when he sees just how talented you are. He will be mine.' his thoughts on his own ambitions.

 

Tayuya on the other hand while in her disguise as a bodyguard couldn't quite understand. Why did Naruto join the leaf? She though he hated them, she thought she understood him. In that moment the girl with the mouth of a sailor felt as if she had been betrayed by someone she cared about. `Naruto-kun…why…?' her thoughts were solely on the boy as he walked up to the waiting area, she would find out why he changed allegiances if she had to beat it out of him.

 

“The next match will be between Subaku no Gaara, and Sasuke Uchiha. Since Sasuke hasn't arrived yet that means he has…” before he could disqualify Sasuke, Raido landed beside him and informed him of the Hokage's decision. “The match shall be postponed, so will Shino Aburame, and Subaku no Kankuro report to the arena.”

 

“I forfeit. So please carry on!” the puppet master was up to something, Naruto could tell. He could see Shino was watching Kankuro suspiciously since it seemed strange. Naruto could see the Sand Siblings were up to something.

“Then will Subaku no Temari, and Shikamaru Nara please come down for the next match.” The two walked down into the arena, but Naruto could tell by how Temari was acting something was off.

 

“Haku…I have no idea what's going down but people seem to be buying time…” Naruto looked over to Gaara who was acting stranger than usual. Naruto was noticing that Gaara was talking to himself, this was just disturbing.

 

Naruto then watched as Shikamaru and Temari's fight went along. He was amazed by the strategic abilities of Shikamaru played out. Naruto found himself respecting this kid since he showed the ability to think things out with caution. But Naruto was shocked when Shikamaru said he gave up, right when he had Temari right where he wanted her. “Well this sure is an unexpected change of events.” the blonde quietly spoke he

 

Haku gasped when she saw Naruto leap over the railing, Naruto of course waited until the winner was declared. Naruto walked over to Shikamaru and looked at him somewhat sternly. He then offered his hand to Shikamaru, and smiled genuinely. “You did a good job.” he then helped the Nara boy to his feet. He held new respect for Shikamaru, before he just pegged the boy to be a lazy ass.

 

“Thanks…man I just don't get why I have to fight so many troublesome women…” the boy was shocked when Naruto flicked his forehead. He rubbed his forehead and glared at Naruto. “What was that for?”

 

“For insulting Kin…she isn't that troublesome. We should probably get off the arena floor before the next match starts.” The two then began to walk away, and in a swirl of dust and leaves there was the late arrival. Sasuke and Kakashi seemed to make a late arrival for show.

 

“I'm sorry, it seems we're a little bit late…exactly how late are we? You see we were on our way back and a black cat crossed our path, and we decided to go the other way around.” Kakashi was quick to try his lame excuses then he saw no one present was buying it.

 

“I was about to disqualify your student…you're lucky the Hokage postponed the match. Now would Subaku no Gaara please step down to the arena so we can begin the match?” Genma somehow always managed to talk with out swallowing the senbon that always hung out of his mouth. Naruto and Shikamaru headed up to the stands since it might be a while before the next round. Temari had already returned to the waiting area, Kakashi had used the Body Flicker technique to teleport up to the stands where to his shock was Ginshin Hanzo.

 

“When did you get back Ginshin?” he kept his one eyed gaze down on the showy Jonin. It was known throughout the village that Kakashi, and Maito Gai were rivals, but there was a third rival in the rivalry. Ginshin Hanzo. Yet Ginshin beat Kakashi and Gai on contests to see who could drink more, and who could get the most dates. Gai always lost those competitions since women were terrified of him.

 

“Long enough…and it seems you still don't know how to make good excuses…like I have room to talk…” Ginshin smirked as he caught a glare from Kurenai. Kakashi saw this and simply smirked under his mask.

 

That's when the fight began, the crowd was in suspense when they saw the Uchiha prodigy being kept at bay. The crowd became suspenseful when Gaara surrounded himself with sand forming a ball. Naruto kept his eye on the fight as he walked up to where Kakashi, and the others were gathered. “You better cancel the fight Kakashi…I remember hearing about this and it wont end well for Sasuke.”

 

“Oh I think Sasuke can handle it…just watch” the cycloptic jonin smiled under his mask. Naruto watched in shock as Sasuke was barreling forward before slamming the chidori he had formed into the sand sphere. The crowd reeled back when they heard Gaara screaming in agony. Unbeknownst to the majority of the onlookers a genjutsu began to fall over all of them. The jonin instinctively released its effects over them, as did Naruto, and Sakura. That's when explosions went off and the attack began as numerous Sound and Sand Ninja flooded the area.

 

“The snake is making his move…” Naruto muttered unaware as a sound ninja was coming up behind him. He was shocked to see Gai rush and take down the ninja while breaking a hole in the wall using immense strength. Naruto looked at the arena to see that Sasuke was gone.

 

“Alright listen up. This is the first A ranked mission since the Land of Waves…you are to catch up with Sasuke…and see to it he doesn't fall into enemy hands.” the cycloptic jonin then used his summoning technique to summon Pakkun. “Pakkun shall lead the way…good luck.”

 

“Naruto, be careful and don't over do it. You will need to be careful you are an enemy to all of Otogakure now.” Ginshin smirked at the boy, and that's when a sound ninja kicked the hat off the jonin's head.

 

“Hai, Ginshin-sensei!” Naruto then used his summoning technique to call out one of the lesser wolf summons. A wolf covered in samurai armor appeared, it was a large wolf large enough for someone to ride on.

 

“Naruto…you called for me?” the wolf turned his head to look at Naruto. “Yes Susano…we have to catch up to someone so we need you to help us get there fast. Shikamaru, Sakura get on his back…” Naruto commanded quickly and jumped out of the opening and ran into the forest leaping into the trees. Shikamaru and Sakura soon followed while on the wolf named Susano, Pakkun was of course in tow while on the wolf.

 

“Ginshin…was it really necessary to do that to the sound ninja?” Kakashi asked as he saw a sound ninja pinned to a wall by a kunai in a very, very painful place. A kunai through the groin, talk about very, very painful.

 

Authors Note's: Okay there is chapter 3, I of course don't like how it looks. Now I know I put some humor in here but with Jiraiya a super pervert, Ginshin a womanizing ninja, and the like around Naruto he is bound to lighten up and become a fun guy to be around. Until next time!