The next day, the three got up. Kimourii wouldn't tell them what happened after they left, but after Genma explained the problem to them, the three Nin spent time together.

After a while, Genma returned to the group with a scroll and handed it to Kimourii. She sighed and looked it over, after breaking the seal.

Students,
This mission will be about you, and your ability to track large groups. You will need various supplies as this will be deemed 'long term' which means that in order to complete the mission, you will have to endure various degrees of weather. You will need a tent, some rations, various tools and supplies, and a list of targets. The targets are supplied below.

1. Kakashi
2. Hiashi
3. Genma
4. Gai
5. Neji
6. Rock Lee
7. Tenten
8. Kurenai
9. Ebisu
10. Iruka

Once you have identified and captured the targets, your challenge is complete, and you will move onto the last mission.

Genma

"So, Naruto, after we get all the members out, you'll provide distraction, and we'll get away. Alright?"

Naruto nodded. The girls felt bad about using Naruto's trust like that, but he told them that the good of the mission was all that mattered and that he'd have to decide something equally gruesome in the next test, probably.

"Okay, I'm not going to go after anyone until we know their movements, so for the next five days we'll just be searching for where they'll be, after that, we'll be able to come up with a plan of attack, and get them one by one.

And so it was. The first day found them getting up at six in the morning, Naruto already there with his daily ramen supply. He had told the man that he needed enough ramen for about a week, and was surprised when Ichiraku smiled and handed him three bags containing individual Ramen meals. He smiled and thanked the man, got a hug from Ayame who told him 'good luck' and he was off.

"So, for the next few days, we search and evade, then we'll have to use that spell that old man Hokage used on me, the water prison to capture them. After that, it's a matter of time before we finish. Nushi, you're point for this mission, Naruto, you're middle to make sure she's alright. I'll be last, and will watch out for enemy ambushes and what not.

"Alright, are we ready to do this?"

Naruto nodded. Nushi shrugged, indifferent. "Let's go."

It wasn't long until they found their first person, Kurenai. She was setting up Genjutsu to protect herself, and her area. Kimourii pulled out her paper and took a note of that, sitting that in order to get around certain people, they'd need to have a strategy, especially considering these were mostly Jounin, with a Chuunin and three Genin.

Kurenai had put of several layered genjutsu that were the equivalent to the Mangekyou Sharingan, which meant she had total control over the environment. She sneezed, a rain would start and so on.

Never figuring a group of Genin could pass through her illusions, the cat-like jounin quickly made her way into a soft area of the woods.

That told them all they'd need to know. She was going to let her genjutsu be her guard.

They marked on a map, and placed a ninjutsu that tracked her specific trail, one of the tracking jutsu of the Inuzuka, on the paper as well as in the environment, which would tell the group where she was.

After they left, they made their way south, into the land that was known to inhabit Team Gai. They saw Gai and the Genin team of four, but stayed at least fifty meters behind, knowing that Neji had a greatly active Byakugan, but was unable to see past a distance, they figured it would be enough. Looking at the map, they set the same jutsu as before, one for each of the characters, and marked them on the map.

Just as they were about to leave, they heard it. The yelling and screaming of the hyperactive ninja, Rock Lee.

"YOSH GAI SENSEI. WE SHALL ENDEAVOR TO HELP OUR CLASSMATES, AND NEW RIVALS, TO BECOME SOMEONE WE CAN DEPEND UPON IN A TIME OF WAR! YOSH! GAI-SENSEI, WHAT ARE OUR OBJECTIVES?"

"LEE! OUR OBJECTIVES ARE SIMPLE! YOSH, WE SHALL ALLOW THE POWER OF YOUTH TO BE OUR GUIDES, AND WHEN WE COME ACROSS THEM IN BATTLE, WE SHALL DEFEAT THEM, AND DO SO RIGHTEOUSLY, GLORIOUSLY, BECAUSE GENMA-SAN HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THEM AS GREAT YOUTHFUL PEOPLE!

These guys are idiots, at least the Hyuuga is trying to find you, he's moving a meter this way.

Just as Naruto was about to mention it, Nushi said, "okay, lets get out of here. Neji is about to come closer."

They backed out, with an I told you so from the Kitsune.

They arrived at the campsite, where the three warded it with various genjutsu, a few water, earth and shadow jutsu, and lay down to sleep, ready for the next day.

It came, early, though, and they were up within six hours, already on the trail of Kakashi and Genma, who were traveling together. Naruto had a feeling that it was all a setup anyway, but he knew that it was a test to find their tracking skill after all. Stealth was still a concept they knew little about.

They found Kakashi and Genma in a clearing, and marked them with the same jutsu, marking them on the map at the same time. All of the targets were a bluish color, and they were marked with a greenish, orange color.

"Kimourii, there is a shinobi ahead. Sutermaru says he has sunglasses, and is peaking on girls in a hot spring."

That pervert! Kyuubi yelled, he never did like perverts much. Ever since that Jiraiya wrote that Icha Icha Paradise: Kyuubi-mating Edition and embarrassed him.

"Alright, if it's Ebisu, just mark him and go. He's a dangerous pervert, special jounin level.

The girls nodded. Looking, it was in fact Ebisu, and the pervert went on the map like the others.

After that, they rested, sleep and food going hand in hand on these missions.

The next day, the third, they again got up. Nushi said that Sutermaru had caught a scent, and thought it was Iruka's. The three grinned, and followed it. Having run for a few hours, they caught up, only to realize that Iruka wasn't really Iruka, but it was Ichiraku, and his daughter Ayame.

They were, apparently, on a vacation, and the smell of Ramen that Iruka always had on him, mostly due to Naruto, had caught his scent. Deciding they needed a day of rest, Kimourii decided they would rest, eat Ramen (though she hated it) and then set out the next day.

It was good that they did. The next day found them on the trail of Hyuuga Hiashi, the second Hyuuga on the test, and the most powerful in the clan. He knew from experience that there was no way to sneak up on the jounin leveled head of clan, but didn't deter his teammates, who were insistent, and followed along.

As soon as they entered the clearing, and did the jutsu, Naruto intercepted the fist aimed at the girls' backs. Creating six Kage Bunshin, Naruto surrounded the man, and attacked, all of them doing a different seal. Using different seals while split was hard, but doing six different ones was next to impossible, showing how talented at the Kage Bunshin Naruto truly was.

As the man ran at Naruto, the real one, some reason the Hyuuga could always tell, one of the others came up screaming, The first Kage Bunshin smiled, and said, "Shirou no Jutsu!"

At that moment, four prison walls, a floor and a ceiling covered the man, as water filled in the area.

The second one waited until he broke the prison and said, "Katon: Housenka no Jutsu!"

The third and fourth both yelled the same Jutsu, "Animaru Henge no Jutsu!" and changed forms.

The fifth and sixth, however, surprised everyone. The fifth yelled, "Shadoashige!" and the sixth yelled, "Metsubou Sentou" while the man was distracted.

Both the moves hit, with pinpoint accuracy. "Mokushioku!" Naruto, the real one yelled, and moved so fast that as he landed the sixty-four punches, just to the left of the pressure points, he grinned.

And, Hyuuga Hiashi was out, like a light.

Naruto placed him on the ground beside the road, and tied him up. He caught up with his teammates a few minutes later, after they stopped, informing him of their catching Iruka's scent.

They found him a few minutes later, and marked him as well.

"Alright, retreat to camp." Kimourii ordered.

That night they stayed up a bit late, discussing the mission details. Kimourii was all for going after the weakest in the group, even though it meant there was an extra person of jounin rank to go after in Gai, they figured that to take out the Genin was a feat that was easy to accomplish.

The next day was devoted to training, and deciding what to do. Naruto, after practicing the "Air Walking" ability, getting his control up to at least three feet off the ground, was confident in his ability as the practiced Jutsu after Jutsu. The entire time, they were under surveillance.

Genma, however, knew of the layers of protection that surrounded, and informed the others of such. Kurenai, over confident in her ability to break the Genjutsu was about to go forward, when the Jounin leader said, "No, they've layered the genjutsu with various ninjutsu. And, we haven't seen Hiashi lately, so it's possible that he's out of commission.

"No, we need to stay here and plan. I know my students, they'll go after the perceived weakest threat first, so that would be Gai, more than likely, since he has to watch three Genin. Iruka is by himself, and at least a Chuunin. So, Gai, watch out for them.

Kakashi, Iruka, Kurenai and I will make a group, and whoever finds Hiashi will take him on their side, we need to trap them as soon as possible.

They agreed, confident in their abilities.

"Are they gone?" Naruto asked as the group left the area. Nushi nodded. "Well, that proves my theory of this being rigged so we succeed. A real ninja wouldn't have hesitated attacking a group of jounin, we can only hope that without Neji and Gai, that Tenten and Lee wouldn't have noticed."

"You're right. Even with our comparative abilities, we still aren't above the Genin level, Naruto. Tomorrow, you're going to have to stay behind and run distraction somehow? Any ideas?"

Naruto nodded, "yeah, I got a good idea of what we can do. When we get the targets, I want each of you to run back as fast as you can, okay? Kimourii, this is especially important, report to the Hokage that the mission was complete, and the exercise will be over."

She looked at him. "The Hokage is the oldest, and most powerful member of Konoha. He also gives missions, we are a village that does missions for the Hokage. It would make since for him to know that we did the next part of the test. Then the day after tomorrow we'll get our last mission, and pass this stupid test!"

The two nodded, Kimourii at the logic, and Nushi at the bravery her teammate is showing.

"Oh, and tell the Hokage that I expect hazards pay too."

The two girls sighed, hugging their friend close to them. That night was sent preparing for the day ahead, making traps, practicing their ninjutsu, Naruto signing the Summoning Fox Scroll, and the other two learning the Kage Bunshin.

Before two in the morning, they got together for one last meeting.

"Alright, tomorrow, I need to provide a distraction. It's a good one, I have planned, but will need your help to do it." Kimourii started. The two nodded. "Alright, when we get out there tomorrow, it's all or nothing. Complete the mission or get stuck doing D-ranked missions for three years.

So, Naruto, with your help we've learned the Kage Bunshin. That's great, actually. Now, I heard that it was possible to command the Kage Bunshin to do certain things before you release it. So, when we get done, we'll both create Kage Bunshin. You'll need to create as many as you can, and Henge them to each of us, directly. We will add one of each to replace the fact that we're gone. When that's done, split them, and yourself, in different directions."

Naruto nodded. "Alright, got it Kimourii."

"And Naruto, you do realize this is one of those "leave them behind and don't look back" missions right?"

He nodded. "Yeah, I'll have to use the Tajuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, it's harder to do, and takes a crap load of chakra, but I can do it."

"That's great to hear, Naruto. Alright, we've got five hours before this starts. Get as much sleep as possible people."

The three slept silently, the only one still awake, a Kitsune with bloodlust running through his veins.

They awoke around the same time, the next morning. Naruto from a bit of dread and excitement for the day, Kimourii from resignation that she ordered Naruto to his 'death' and Nushi, because she knew what they did, during these sessions, and supposed her friend would find out soon enough.

They set out, the map showing each person by name. Kakashi, Iruka, Genma, and Kurenai all stuck together, separating from Gai, Neji, Lee, and Tenten. Naruto supposed it was just that way, as Hiashi was still across the way, tied to the post, still 'knocked out' if the gauge of their health was any indication. Naruto grinned, "Metsubou Sentou" at the Tenketsu doing its job, a great counter for the Jyuuken.

"Alright, listen, its up too you two after we take them out. You'll have to make sure that my distraction is enough, because the two groups are coming together. Create your Kage Bunshin now."

They did. Now a perfect Kimourii-clone and Nushi-clone were standing in the area.

"Tajuu, Kage Bunshin no Jutsu! Henge!"

Soon, three hundred Kimourii, Nushi and Naruto filled the area. Naruto was significantly depleted, using so much chakra in succession. It was draining. Kyuubi helped by giving him a bit, about a half tails worth, but it was just enough.

The two girls, on the other hand, intercepted the group, and attacked in force. The Naruto's were casting off their best jutsu's, Destruction Punches, Shadow Kicks, Shadow Bends, and one even surprised them by imitating the Kaiten, the Shadow Bubble.

But, the battle was going the other way. Kakashi had created a move so powerful, it sounded like thousands of birds chirping, and was cutting through any of the Kage Bunshin.

It was all he could do, the others were out of Chakra.

"Kuchiyose no Jutsu! Kyuubi no Kitsune!"

The area grew still. Kakashi, Genma, and Iruka, who had found out at an early stage, all smirked. The others, Kurenai, Ebisu, Gai, Neji, Lee, and Tenten, all fainted.

"We surrender, great Kyuubi-san." Kakashi said, immediately stopping the simulation. As Naruto fainted, Genma sighed. "Well, at least they passed".

As Kyuubi disappeared, he had one thought on his mind, Oh, to be free

In the Hokage's office, the man snickered at the thought of all those terrified people, who thought the Kyuubi was attacking again and, in their real forms, Kimourii and Nushi were laughing, not knowing that Naruto took these 'missions' so seriously.

... thinkhe'scominground.... YesIwillnotifyyouHokage-sama

Kuso kid, that was impressive. You not only won, but Kakashi tried copying the moves, and when you ended up on fox, he decided to give up. I say another three hours and you'll be up and rested. That's good, you'll be ready for the next part of the exam.

"Hey, baka fox, how did I get here?" Naruto asked.

You summoned me, the Lord of the Demons, and created a thousand Kage Bunshin. You used a tail of my power to do that, and exhausted yours completely. They're thinking of holding off your mission, due to your health, but with my regenerative powers, and a half tail of my chakra, you should be fine in a few hours' yet.

"Kyuubi, did I really do that?"

Kuso, Kid, even I was impressed, sure I was controlling your hand seals so you'd get me, and not some kittling that isn't yet able to walk. But... you should have good control enough to do it on your own.

"Ouch, my body hurts all over."

Weakling, before I was your age, I had already had seventeen life threatening moments, because I already had six tails of control. At best you could have two, but I doubt it.

"Baka fox." Naruto muttered. The fox laughed, That's what I like about you, child. You don't scare easily, and I don't either, so we get along.

As the fog of unconsciousness lifted, Naruto came out of his stupor to a room filled with friendly faces.

"Naruto?" the person on his left, Kakashi asked.

"Hai, Kakashi-san."

"What happened out there, Naruto?" the Hokage asked. Naruto sighed. "It was as we were asked to do, complete the mission in the best way possible. I was instructed by my team to distract everyone while they got away. They created a Kage Bunshin a piece, and I Henge'd three hundred Kage Bunshin a piece for them, but the Jounin, Iruka-sensei, and team Gai were too much for me, and the Kage Bunshin alone. I had signed a summoning contract with Baka Fox, and summoned him when I was truly desperate.

I hope they got to you safely, Hokage-sama. We had to complete that mission."

"Well" the Hokage answered. "You did illegally summon a SS-ranked Demon and let it play bodyguard, depleting your chakra at the same time. But, he disappeared as soon as you went unconscious, which I assume was to keep your body alive with chakra, and you gave your team time, while the jounin surrendered.

"WHAT! WHADDYA MEAN YOU SURRENDERED! BAKA-SENSEI!" Naruto yelled. Genma sighed. "Well, what did you expect, BAKA STUDENT when you summon KYUUBI NO KITSUNE TO SIC US!"

"I dunno, you guys to fight, I guess... I mean guys, and lady."

Kurenai smiled and ruffled his hair. "Well, we saw that Kyuubi meant business, and your team did successfully complete the mission, though they did not correctly honor your sacrifice, Naruto."

"Eh, what sacrifice?"

"You didn't come back from the mission, and didn't get reported as dead. Therefore, you made no money on that mission. However, a good shinobi always tries to honor their fallen comrades, since you weren't dead, they didn't, as did you not, correctly honor your mates sacrifices.

Understand?"

"Hai, old man!"

The Hokage smiled. "Now, what's this I hear about you doing, and teaching, the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu! I told you that were a forbidden skill to teach. Any explanation?"

Naruto nodded. "Hai, you told me once before that the most important thing for a shinobi is to complete the mission, no matter what, because breaking the law while in the pursuit of the nukenin won't get you killed, while obeying the law will. I assumed that they were being treated like nukenin of different rank, Hokage-sama, C and D ranked for the Genin, B ranked for the Chuunin and A rank for closet ero-Ebisu, and Kurenai-sama since she's new, and S-ranked for Genma-sensei, Gai-sensei, and Ero-Kakashi. Hiashi-sama would have been S-rank too, but he was easy to be with my taijutsu."

The man smiled. "Right, and now they know the Kage Bunshin. Same rules apply for them. Now, how did you acquire a summoning teaching scroll?"

"It was in 'A Ninja's Stash' Hokage-sama, Tenten's Otousan shop."

The man laughed. "I thought I had confiscated them all, so you'd not know how to summon, since I didn't think you could control the demon inside of you, Naruto, but you can.

Your next mission starts tomorrow, and you will need to prepare. Come by my office in the morning and get it."

"Hai!"

With that, the Hokage, and the Jounin, save Genma, left.

Genma, on the other hand, sat down and said. "so, did you learn anything Naruto?"

"Hai, Genma-sensei, sometimes, a shinobi or kunoichi will have to make decisions that hurt them, and that they need to remember that the person made their decision for the good of the country, right?"

The man nodded. "Very good, Naruto. Sleep well. 'You're gonna need it, baka.'

"There's the Inuzuka brat, let's get her and get out of here."

"Sir, I've gotten something, it's the second Inuzuka brat, and his mutt."

"Leave him, our orders were to get the girl, and to get out."

"Yo," the nin said as he appeared, the girl in his hand. "What's up?"

"Yes, let's get out of here, this place gives me the creeps."

They all agreed.

"There, right in front of you, commander! It's the Riyousha household!" the form-fitting dress wearing, red eyed kunoichi said, pointing at the ridiculously large home. The green-clad ninja smirked, and said, "time to get a bit of revenge."

They entered the house, and smiled as the girl started awake, looking into the eyes of her captures.

"What is the meaning of this?" Kimourii asked as she kicked at the nin in front of her. The first covered her mouth and said, "its part of the test, now do you want to shut up and get out of here, or not?"

Kimourii looked around, apparently they had expected resistance. Well, she'd be damned if they were going to take her, without a fight. Before she could even do a thing, however, she was knocked in the head. "Got her, sir. Let's get out of here!"

With that, the abduction of the two Kunoichi would set the atmosphere for the final task. Outside, a man with a scar down his face, and an evil smirk watched the hysterics with glee.

He was called, and he was going to enjoy it.

End Chapter