Tea Country was beautiful, of that there was no doubt. But, Naruto didn't know what to think. Border patrol in such a beautiful place just didn't make since, even without knowing that it was just a cover.
But, he knew just as well as Genma-sensei and Gai-sensei, that no matter how beautiful the landscape, or how wonderful the oppurtunity, he needn't underestimate his opponents, because in all honesty, at the first chance.
Or, at least it seemed that way, with Neji having just performed two Hakke Rokujuu Yonshou, anyone would get that idea. Really!
Oh great, it's happening... again! "Hakke Rokujuu Yonshou!"
"Nishou! Yonshou! Hashou! Juurokushou! Sanjuushou! Rokujuu Yonshou!"
Naruto grimaced as the last thirty-two strikes of hit his tenketsu.
He would have fallen if it wasn't for the signal of the red Chakra spreading out and filling him again. Neji smiled. "Arigato, Naruto. I believe that one more should suffice, and I shall be ready for the Chuunin Exam. You may then practice the Za Gamen style upon me, in return. What do you call your strikes, Naruto?"
Naruto smiled, "it's called the Ryokushou. It's a precision strike that can only be seen after someone has hit a Tenketsu. It's used to reopen the tenketsu after the Hakke Rokujuu Yonshou, or even a strike from the Jyuuken. I can't use it with the speed of a Hyuuga, but that's what the crust is for. The two of them are a combination against the Jyuuken. Since they were created, you could say this is the rival style of your Jyuuken. And, what's funny is, the more I learn, the more I realize that I can copy most of the Hyuuga style with this, because they were created to combat each other."
Neji raised his eyebrow. Naruto sighed. "Ne, Neji. What I'm about to tell you, do you think I should share it with the others?"
Neji thought and nodded his head. Naruto jumped and said, "YATTA! I'll go get them, Neji!"
When he came back, Naruto asked his friends and sensei to sit down. The two groups did so, and he said, "ano sa, I must apologize, I learned something about the Za Gamen style, recently, and thought now would be a good time to tell everyone about it. Gai-sensei, Genma-sensei. It is taught that the taijutsu style of the Za Gamen is a legendary style, created to fight alongside the Jyuuken.
When Genma-sensei went over this style, in class, he said that my Otousan's jiji created this style. What you don't realize, is that sugoi jiji created this style in the Cloud, before he came to Konohagakure, as a way to counter the Hyuuga and the Jyuuken. It's great, because he fell in love with a woman, and had jiji, who aided Konoha, and than Otousan, who was the Hokage, but what no one realizes, and I didn't learn until a month ago, was that it was created to destroy Konoha.
Gai sat down at that, and Genma swore. "Are you sure, Naruto. Because, that would mean that your Otousan's Jiji, was an enemy shinobi."
Naruto nodded, "hai, I know. The thing is, Iruka-sensei is right. Together, a Hyuuga and Kazama on the same team are unbeatable. But, the thing is, I'm not just a Kazama, I'm an Uzumaki, as well. I have the doujutsu of both lines of my family, and with them, a combined doujutsu, that almost matches the Byakugan."
"Ne, Naruto, how so?" Tenten, who had been quiet until this point asked. Naruto smiled. "Well, when I call them separately, it hurts my eyes, because they weren't made to mix. But, when they settle, I can see faster than Lee can run, and the way Chakra is molded. If it's a move I know, then I can tell what's going to come, and if not, I can remember the way it's molded, but not the hand seals. Those help me see the Tenketsu after the Hyuuga hit my tenketsu. If I was to combine those..." and he shrugged. Gai smiled.
"You would be copying the speed of the Jyuuken, the accuracy of the Hakke Rokujuu Yonshou, and the ability of the Byakugan?"
"Except for seeing Chakra, and not all around me, yes. The differences, sugoi jiji said, lie in what the doujutsu do. Alone, either one is vulnerable. The Chioku, my kaasan's doujutsu, just let me see Chakra, not what it would do, once molded. And, though it can deliver quite a hit, and protect me from Sabaku no Gaara, the Koukaku is mostly defensive. But, with the Shunshin, for example to those that haven't seen, together they become a battering-ram of power.
"So, they weren't created to stand alone, but are more powerful added together. Is that why you're the son of the Yondaime, and an ANBU captain, for the bloodline potential?"
Naruto shrugged. "All I know, is that I've only learned about seventy-five percent of the Za Gamen, and thirty-nine percent of kaasan's bloodline, which was called the Uzumaki Hijutsu style."
"Is it possible to learn either without Chakra? The style sounds powerful." Lee asked. Naruto shook his head. "No, originally, the Za Gamen was created to enhance the Chakra of the user. When I first started, I couldn't pull off any jutsu, and my pathways were as advanced as a new Genin should have been. It took me a few months before I could do even the Kawarimi no Jutsu. That was because I couldn't mold the Chakra required to complete the jutsu.
After the time was up, Sarutobi-sensei taught me a few jutsu.
The first I learned, was the genjutsu displacement jutsu, Kai. That's the first one I ever saw, and was the first I learned how to do."
After that, everything just fell into place."
Lee nodded, "arigato, Naruto-kun. It wasn't what I was hoping for, but you tell me the truth. I will just have to beat you both, by becoming a genius of Hard Work."
"YES LEE!"
"Alright, but why wait until now to tell us, you said you found the scroll a month ago?" Kimourii asked.
"Well, with the upcoming Chuunin Exams, Cloud Shinobi may be here, and that would become a problem. They could know the style, and if so, it'll become just more than a fight to see who the best is."
"It'll be about pride in your style, and who's trained harder." Genma said. Gai nodded, "well, we'll just have to train with you, Naruto-kun! Neji! You are to train with Naruto-kun! Let us all practice in our youthful ways!"
"Ne, sensei," Nushi said. Genma smiled. "My scroll shows that I need more practice in ninjutsu, and genjutsu. And Kimourii in ninjutsu and taijutsu. But, Naruto-kun only has the genjutsu covered. So, how will we practice all three in the month, especially with Lee-san, who cannot use chakra."
Lee smiled. "YOSH! While Tenten-sama and Neji-kun are practicing their ninjutsu and genjutsu, I practice my taijutsu, doing an exercise meant to build upon my muscle, and other areas."
"And, you, Naruto-kun. What about... the fox?" Kimourii asked. Naruto sighed. "Baka Kitsune and I have not spoken since Gaara hurt me. I think he wanted me to train or something, and not rely on his power."
"That is a very good lesson you're... friend is teaching you. Compared to the fourth, you would have about half his chakra reserves, and almost as much as Kakashi. Is that about right?"
Naruto nodded. "I want his help, though, in training, especially with the Exams. Can I be excused, sensei?"
Genma nodded and, Naruto left, as the questions began.
He walked to the center of the woods and sat down on the ground in a way that had become second nature to him. He closed his eyes and pushed his mind towards the sewer that housed the great Kyuubi.
"Baka Kitsune!" Naruto yelled as he approached the bars of the cage. Kyuubi opened his left eye and grinned. Hello Naruto, what are you doing here?"
Naruto smiled. "Well, the Chuunin Exams are coming up, baka. And, I thought, since the last time we talked was almost six months ago, I would come see you, and you could train me!"
Kyuubi laughed. "Well, I did want you to train yourself, especially in your family jutsu. But, I think that you've done an excellent job, gaki. So, I will train you, in genjutsu. Kurenai can only teach you so much, because most genjutsu only take a small amount of chakra to run on. The more you put in, the longer a genjutsu will run. Demons, on the other hand, have their own set of genjutsu that are specially made for ones such as yourself, Naruto.
Naruto leaned forward. "Really. Ne, Kyuubi, why didn't you tell me before?"
The fox laughed. Well, because until you can access a full three tails, you can't do any of our genjutsu. That's why I told you to practice your Chakra exercises, like the air-walking, and the Chakra bubble. Oh, and the Sekagefu, which you've mastered perfectly. Those increased your chakra to the point, that you're chakra alone can be compared to half a tail of mine. Your Otousan had three-quarters of a tail, and Kakashi has a half of a tail also. But, with my chakra, you have more than anyone's. I needed you to control part of mine, so I could teach you. These genjutsu are more for fear, and not to be taken lightly. The first I want to teach you are the five most basic.
When used together, gaki, you'll be seen, felt, heard, smelled, and tasted, like a Kitsune, like me. The thing about Demon Genjutsu, is that it attacks the senses, not the brain like human genjutsu. It's on an entirely different level. For the most part, it's seen as a way to protect you, in a situation that would call for it. Like, say you were attacked by Kakashi-san, and you could do the Kitsune no Metsuki, then you'd stare at him until he backed down, because a Kitsune never blinks.
And, they'd feel the killing intent.
When they are all used together, my Chakra is used, but yours will be used to power it until that time. Now, for this genjutsu, the seals are simple. The sign of the tora is all you'll ever need, just like your genjutsu. The difference comes in your calling for the jutsu. First, instead of saying, "Hijutsu" or something, you'll say, "Onijutsu: Kitsune no Metsuki" for the Eyes of the Demon.
Of course, if you were to use pure genjutsu, you'd use the Hagen style of genjutsu. That is the area I'll let that Kurenai woman teach those to you.
You'll have to focus Chakra at your eyes, also. Don't worry about thinking about what they'll look like, because you've given the directions in your jutsu. First, you're calling it a Demon Jutsu, then you're saying, "Fox Element" and "Eyes", as some of your friends would break it down for you."
"Hai, may I try, Kyuubi?"
The fox grinned. Sure
Naruto grinned and crouched down, and made the sign of a tora. "Onijutsu: Kitsune no Metsuki!"
The effect was immediate. The jutsu flared for a minute, and a sharp pain filled his eye as Chakra molded itself to his body. Naruto wanted to claw at his eyes, and let out a yell so loud that local wildlife in the area scattered.
Now, just remember, gaki, the first time you use a jutsu, you'll be in massive pain. Just learn these jutsu, and practice them before the Chuunin Exams. The pain goes away after the first few summons. Also, if you'll continue to use this, you'll be able to intimidate opponents better, because of their fear that I am going to return. Also, you'll also be happy to note, that certain genjutsu like this will allow you to keep the changes that are made, supplying the correct amount of chakra.
With that, you'll gain certain temporary abilities. For example, if you use the Onijutsu: Metsuki no Mimi, and you summon a Kitsune, you will be able to understand what he, or she, are saying. And, with the ears, you'll also be able to communicate with your summon in our native tongue.
Now, I want you to practice these jutsu for the entire rest of your training, but make sure to keep with the training that your Chibi friends show you, also. Understand?
Naruto smiled. "Arigato, Kyuubi-sensei!"
The fox sighed. "No problem, gaki. Now, tell me how you've been fairing since that Shukaku-teme attacked you."
Naruto sighed. "I just got all movement back in my leg, Kitsune no Baka! Also, my Chakra was temporarily affected, but that was fixed. The Shadow Cave technique is really helping me understand how the Kaiten works, and I realize that it's difficult to maintain so much Chakra, but I'm going to try using it with your own Chakra, and, the Summoning Technique is really working out to my benefit, so I'm going to work on lower level summoning."
Alright, when you summon a kit of mine, they'll demand an explanation, because I held our summoning contract. And, with me sealed, they'll not understand how the contract could be used. So, you'll have to be sly at first, and if that doesn't work, summon me.
Naruto smiled. "Alright, arigato, Baka Kitsune!"
Kyuubi growled and said, "out, gaki."
With that, Naruto woke up and panted, his world a vision of color that was even more vibrant than before. The colors were sharper, and he could see farther away. For a moment, Naruto thought that he'd been pranked, but when he saw Kimourii and Neji talking, he realized what was going on.
Standing up, Naruto walked into the deeper part of the forest, to where he saw to Shinobi walking back and forth in front of a line. He frowned, wondering what was going on, before he saw a sign saying, "Welcome to Tea Country". The shinobi stopped and took up guarded positions before Naruto took his hands up and said, "gomen-nasai, I'm on a border patrol mission with Konohagakure. We had no idea there were Tea Shinobi doing the same thing."
The leader, a man, walked to the border and said, "no problem. We understand that you're doing your duty as we are ours. Your eyes are what caught our attention."
Naruto blushed. "Gomen-nasai... Kai!"
He swiveled on his feet for a second and bowed. "Shall I tell my sensei, and our partnering team, that I met with you?"
The man nodded, "and we'll tell our immediate superiors that an adjoining Konoha border team is patrolling their side, so we'll need to be careful not to go to far within the other's border."
The boy bowed and said, "arigato."
The man nodded and said, "ne, what is your name?"
"Uzumaki Naruto!" Naruto said, and walked back towards his side of the border, where he reported that he had met with Tea Shinobi, and that everything was alright, other than that of course.
Genma nodded and, of course, insisted that they go over the genjutsu and taijutsu that the six shinobi would at least need to know how to recognize, especially with Lee, and his inability to escape genjutsu.
He then told them that, after much consideration, Kurenai gave the team her genjutsu scrolls and detailed instructions on how to perform each jutsu.
Gai spared with each student, getting a detailed list of where, in a purely taijutsu situation, each stood. Naruto ranked middle, with unaided taijutsu, and first, with ninjutsu enhanced. Lee, for the unaided, was in fact, first. With Neji right behind, not able to see tenketsu meant he couldn't use the chakra enhanced palm of the Jyuuken fist. Kimourii was behind Naruto, with Tenten and Nushi behind her. Tenten didn't use Taijutsu, she used a special brand called bukijutsu, which relied on weaponry, instead of her fist or foot.
And Nushi, had much practice at nindog taijutsu, but barely any practice with the Iron Fist style of Konoha. After that, the genin showed off their ninjutsu ability, where Naruto tied with Neji in first place, and Lee was last.
Of course, having a bloodline limit made the genjutsu practice a piece of cake on a stick, for Kimourii, who beat everyone at recognizing and dispelling the genjutsu. Even Neji, who could see through most genjutsu, had a problem seeing through these.
It was after all these things that Gai said that he'd personally oversee the taijutsu training and also teach some ninjutsu that he knew. He also said that it would be a good time to learn about Nature Manipulation, because they had been genin for a long time now, and could bear to learn more about various arts, and why certain people had a better affinity at certain jutsu.
Genma agreed with his assessment of the students and said that he would also teach ninjutsu, and would help them learn what few genjutsu that he knew, while Kimourii offered her help, as a member of a clan of genjutsu masters.
It was agreed also, that Naruto would tell his full story to all those that didn't know, which really only disinclined Team Gai. So, after a heart felt round, he, Naruto, told his friends about his cursed seal, the Shishou Fuuin, that helped contain the soul of the Kyuubi no Kitsune. Neji, who had told him about his own cursed seal, the kagotori no juin jutsu, simply nodded and said, "I thought something was different, when I noticed something among your Chakra."
Even Tenten, who had totally hated the Kyuubi for the death of her mother, a death that the Kyuubi denied committing, told Naruto that he wasn't to blame for his Otousan's decision. And, Lee... went into a seventy-five minute long speech about Naruto's "youthful power" dealing with the Kyuubi.
It was Gai, though, that surprised him, by asking if he'd honor the Kyuubi's value on his life by wearing the symbol of "fox" on his back. He told Naruto that, if he had such a big part to play in Naruto's life, that the gaki should wear something acknowledging that. Naruto grinned and, seeing his friends agree, asked a one tailed summon to take a message for a shirt with the Fox Kanji on the back, to be created on a new shinobi combat suit.
That suggestion went over VERY well with his permanent house guest.
The next day came, and the six genin got up, where Genma was seen talking with a Tea Shinobi, who said that he'd had a very curious conversation with his superior, and asked why they were patrolling this late in the year, when it was the Tea's season to patrol. Genma pulled out a scroll that the Hokage had made, explaining the situation, and that the genin were practicing for a Chuunin Selection Exam.
The tea commander laughed and shrugged, and asked whether or not their genin would be welcome, since they weren't a part of the five great villages. When Genma nodded yes, they put a troop together in a week and asked for permission for a group to cross the border for Konohagakure, and the Chuunin Exams.
The group collected the official papers, and the Tea Genin Shinobi went on their way.
During this time, Naruto had used three more of the Onijutsu, and perfected the others, and, now only had the Torso left. That was the largest part, and would consume the most Chakra, so he felt that it would be best to practice that particular jutsu away from his friends. He had thought about it, and the reason the pain was so enormous was that he was using foreign chakra to power a demon jutsu, and not demon chakra. But, Kyuubi was right, the third, fourth and fifth times showed drastic measures against the pain, and the sixth time there was none. He waited for a few days, and found no pain at all, after that fact.
On the first day to the second to last week, things got interesting though. Genma and Gai were up when the group came to the campsite and he told them that for the last week, they'd be practicing in their respected areas of jutsu, on their own time, save for Lee. So, the two jounin gave their students a scroll each, and said "Hajime" and sped off with Lee in tow.
As the group went their ways into the forest, each one read a specific schedule they'd follow to learn one special jutsu to each their nin, gem and taijutsu, unless it was the Jyuuken or Za Gamen, that Neji and Naruto knew.
So, it was that Naruto was standing outside of a small cave, perfect for practicing his new Onijutsu, and the new ninjutsu, a one-handed seal move called, naifu no Chakra. The seal was a three seal technique, with a solid burst of chakra to the forehand of the dog symbol, which was last in the sequence. When it formed, the Chakra would form a knife of varying length, depending on the situation, and could be used in conjunction with almost any taijutsu style. Because it was Chakra, it could be stopped by the Jyuuken, but other than that, it could cut through most anything.
You could use it better than a Kunai, and it would work well with the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, which was why they decided to teach him this move.
So, it was three hours later, that he started practicing the move, gaining senbon needles, and a kunai, but never a knife.
The next scroll was a genjutsu that attacked the sense of smell, sight, and taste, made to replicate the effects of ashes that fell from the sky in a fabled meteor attack many years ago.
This one was a bit easier to pull off, now that Kyuubi was teaching him Onijutsu, because he understood the basic elements now, rather than acting like an idiot.
Maybe he could show Kurenai-chan when he got home, she was an expert, and could get out.
And so it was, for the next few days, all he did was train alone, in the cave.
The day before they were to leave, Naruto got a sudden feeling in the pit of his stomach that felt like flying insects were hitting against his stomach in an attempt to get free. Kyuubi laughed, and pulled him into a meeting.
Alright gaki, show me the jutsu!
Naruto did, calling each Onijutsu up one at a time. Kyuubi was impressed at that, because he knew, even with Naruto's more than average Chakra ability that was still a lot of power to put into jutsu.
After Kyuubi was sufficiently impressed with Naruto's work, he told him that in order to get all five at once, he'd have to "order" the Chakra that the nine-tails had to form around him. Then, doing a very quick set of bird, boar, hare, then using the jutsu, Onijutsu: karada no Kitsune, that the demonic chakra would make it seem that Naruto had allowed the demon to take over, giving the appearance of a demon fox that was about to attack.
He quickly used the move, and was glad to realize he had no trouble with this particular jutsu, when the red chakra flowed out of him.
The Kyuubi, though, wasn't done with him. He sat the gaki down and said, no listen. I've got some more things to teach you, and with your exams coming up, I think you'd like to learn them now. Just before your father died sealing me in this blasted cage, he told me of a technique that he had just perfected, but never got to use, or place in the house for you to find. He also requested, that when I thought you'd make good use of it, that I teach you this technique. It's an upgrade to the Shunshin, that makes the Kirameki seem weak, and the Shunshin like it's running in slow motion.
It's called the Hiraishin no Jutsu1, and makes your body seem like it's as fast as a lightning rod. It's a Raiton jutsu, technically, but could just be considered a taijutsu technique. This is used in conjunction with the chakra knife technique, it uses your chakra as a marking point, to move faster than the human eye. As you attack, you'll send off a volt of electricity that will knock the other person out, for at least ten minutes. Your father created this to use in case of invasion, and as I like the move, I insisted he teach it to me, before we died.
He did and, now, I believe you are ready to learn this technique. There is a set of ten seals, and must be done with Mokushioku bloodline limit. The seals follow the Raikiri Issen that you were taught in the Waterfall, but with redirected chakra to your limbs and body.
These seals should be practiced over and over again, until you are ready to perform this jutsu. It's a Chakra Freak, though, and you'll likely be drained after using it the first time. I'll give you some Chakra through the seal if you're too drained, or in battle, but that'll give me more control than you're used to.
"Hiraishin no Jutsu? My Otousan's unfinished technique?"
The fox simply nodded and Naruto frowned before going through the set of ten intricate seals, including a double standard of tiger, before seeing how his chakra would mold with this move in mind, and not the Raikiri Issen.
It was different, his Chioku told him. It wasn't really directed, just stationary, and ready for use. The Raikiri Issen, on the other hand, insisted on using Chakra from the hand as a whip that would cut through anything, like its forefather jutsu, the Raikiri created by Hatake Kakashi.
Instead of a clean cut, though, the Issen would create a jagged cut that marked the use of the Issen, instead of the Raikiri, or Chidori, whichever way you insisted on saying it.
After he found himself back in the real world, Naruto practiced his tei-sansaku, and fell asleep, not too soon after.
The next morning was the last, for the team. They all arrived at the preplanned coordinates and, like before, Gai was talking about some 'passionate' thing Lee had done in his training, learning the Omote Renge and Ura Renge moves from the Iron Fist. It was then Naruto realized he didn't have an original Taijutsu combination that would do heavy damage, and look cool at the same time.
Thinking that he'd have to see the Omote Renge before he made any hasty decisions, though he had heard one move that he figured, though a little juvenile, would make for some embarrassing moments, and would allow for people to underestimate him. He'd just have to get Kakashi-san to teach it to him.
Shrugging, he figured if anything, it'd be fun to learn, like his Naruto Ninpocho: Shishou Hapou Shuriken no Maki, but not everyone could create that many Kage Bunshin.
Before they could continue, though, Genma coughed and got the attention of his students, and Gai's... reluctantly in Lee's case, and handed them all two cards. He didn't tell them what the cards were for, but told them to flow Chakra into each of them. Neji did so, and his first one split in two, while the other burst into flames.
The fire in the eyes of Gai and Lee were something, and scared Naruto somewhat. Tenten's only split, while Lee didn't get any results.
Nushi, on the other hand, got the split and too burst her other into flames.
Kimourii, who had until now wondered what these things meant, took her piece of paper and channeled chakra into it. She frowned as one hand got wet, and the other burst into flames.
Naruto, on the other hand, had the first one split in half, and the other, shatter into dust.
"That explains a few things, then. Kimourii, you're excellent in Fire and Water jutsu, correct? These cards show your Elemental Manipulation potential. Each of these cards are created and bred by Chakra to respond to the slightest bit, and, when used correctly, can determine the likelihood that a shinobi can become a jounin. This training will allow those that have two elements to train to a higher degree than just with one, or in Lee's case, an unknown.
Now, let me explain these before you go off, and learn how to kill yourself in training like this. Almost everyone here had their paper cut in half that means you're a Wind user. If it burnt, you're a fire. If it crumpled, like mine, you're a Lightning user. And, if you're became soaked, you're a water. If it shattered into dust, you're an Earth User. Each of you stretches to a different extreme, but can't fully understand this until you go under the training.
Now, the first thing I want each of you to do is find a large leaf. It doesn't have to be overly large, but enough that you can use Chakra. Now, in your left hand, use the element that showed in that hand, and try to do something to that leaf. And, do the same in the right hand.
Continue this after we pack, and while we travel. This training is important when you become Chuunin, because with it, you'll become better in certain fields, and teams will be classed together with people of the same Element. If you're a wind user, you'll go with other users, no matter what the other element you have is.
Or, if you're similar enough, then you'll be able to work together with the same team. Interesting isn't it?"
They nodded and, soon packed up the camp. After that was done, each genin practiced their element manipulation. The wind was pretty hard, but with his list of Doton jutsu, Naruto was pretty accomplished in the Earth area. As was Kimourii, who had sufficient knowledge of both, and Nushi who was good at fire jutsu.
So, on the way back, he practiced the seals, catching the eye of his teammates, and Neji, who was looking out. Each was wondering what he was up too, until the seals got so blurry that only Lee could keep up, with his sight and speed training.
As they traveled, each got caught up in a certain aspect of training, the conversation drifting from the training each underwent, what jutsu they learned, and how much each has excelled in their given training areas.
About a quarter of the way through the travel, Genma separated from the group, and left Gai in charge. The man was insistent on stopping in on an Inn-Keeper that he and Lee had ran into that served a nice order of stew, and a warm bed. So, it was without saying that Naruto foot the bill for that too.
That night, Naruto got through with the leaf, splitting it in half with barely a though too it, now. He learned that it was easier if he tried practicing with a few Kage Bunshin, but didn't understand why, until he looked back to all the times he had trained with the Kage Bunshin and learned faster.
He had done the Tei-Sansaku without thinking, after explaining to a few sparring Kage Bunshin about what he wanted to learn. Apparently, using the Kage Bunshin helps a person learn faster.
At least no one could call him an idiot.
The next morning came early, and Naruto was seen talking to a Kage Bunshin at the kitchen table, while the old woman with her stew was seen humming over a large pot. She was smiling the entire time, and when they came down, Lee ordered three bowls.
After breakfast, the genin and jounin set off, making good time for Konoha, ready for anything to happen. As they approached the gates, the Chuunin guard welcomed the seven of them, and asked about Genma. Gai explained about his leaving a quarter of the way through, and that he would be back, that he had a mission to complete from the Hokage himself.
They walked towards the tower, and was about to step in when things got eerily quiet.
Just as a cry of, "put me down, you big bully!" rang through the streets. The six genin looked at each other and sped off, each one recognizing the voice of Konohamaru, the Grandson of the Third.
They arrived, and Neji, Nushi and Naruto immediately recognized Kankurou of the Sand, who was holding the academy student by the scruff of his neck. The girl beside him, who they recognized as Temari, was telling Kankurou that he needed to put the gaki down before they got in trouble, but he simply ignored her. She sighed, "fine, but just remember that I'm not involved."
It wasn't until a swirl of Sand appeared and a voice said, "Kankurou, stop being stupid." and a chilling Killing Intent crossed over everyone, that Kankurou did, in fact, put him down.
The next thing was a deep throated growl from Naruto, and an uttering of one word, "Gaara."
And, as the Sand genin looked at his foe, Gaara smirked, "Uzumaki Naruto".
Naruto growled and Gaara let his sand surround him. They were about to fight when another voice called out, "hey, down there. You had better quit now before the ANBU come and arrest you for disorderly conduct. Especially you Konoha-shinobi, or are you all baka?"
Both Gaara and Naruto turned their killing intent towards the intruder, Uchiha Sasuke, and glared as Neji disappeared in a swirl of leaves, appearing beside the Uchiha survivor and whispering in his ear. Sasuke simply leaned back and crossed his arms, as their attention was drew to a jounin, the Sand instructor, coming and saying, "don't cause a disturbance, Gaara."
Gaara withdrew and said, "we will meet again, Uzumaki Naruto. This time, the blood my mother relishes will come to pass... through you."
Naruto simply crosses his arms and glares at the retreating back, and watches as his number one rival walks away.
And, up in the tree, an upset Uchiha glares down at the blond haired shinobi wondering if he was as powerful as the rumors said.
They helped Konohamaru up, and seven genin all stood off, wondering just what the hell was going on.
End Chapter
1 - I've seen the Hiraishin no jutsu used in a few stories as the second part of the Body Flicker technique, but at first, I was only going to use the Shunshin no Jutsu. Then, I looked up what Hiraishin actually meant, and figured with the fact that Naruto knew so many Raiton jutsu, that learning one that electrified on contact as you ran couldn't hurt.
According to Freedict.com, Hiraishin means Lightning Rod. Now, lightning travels at about 60,000 miles per second, so even if a jutsu never goes that fast, you'll be extremely fast. The speed of light is about 186,000 miles/second, so lightning is almost 1/3 as fast as that, just as a point of reference.
So, I will use the Hiraishin no Jutsu, I'll just make it a jutsu that Arashi was working on, the third in the set... so to speak. And, it'll be like the Rasengan, a hell of a technique to learn, but one that will give the best results.
Oh, Jiraiya next chapter!!!
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