A week later, Academy
An excited Natsumi was yet again leading Naruto. They could hear the man Naruto recognized as Iruka giving a speech. When Natsumi kicked open the door dragging him into the classroom and sending a mock glare at her he turned back to see the class.
Naruto noticed that they weren't ready to be a shinobi but he was taken out of his thoughts. "Class," Iruka said "welcome the last graduates". The class erupted into a frenzy "Hold on" a kid with wild brown hair and a puppy said, "How come that guy got to skip all the academy and still graduate. and how come the dead last is here?". Sighing "Natsumi is here because we found proof that her tests were tampered with she was given a second chance and passed. While for Naruto he's a special case. If there are any complaints take them up with Hokage-sama" Iruka said getting a nod of respect from Naruto at how he handled the situation.
As they took a sit in the back Naruto sighed he knew it wasn't going to be easy after all someone had leaked the secret of her being the jichuriki which caused her to be beaten bullied and shunned. He decided to observe the graduates reserving his comments.
As Iruka finished his speech and started to call the team assignments he saw that the first six teams wouldn't make it past their first c-rank mission. "Team seven will consist of Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Sai Shimura sensei is Kakashi Hatake," Iruka said as a girl with pink hair jumped up saying "Hear that Ino-pig love conquers all" Everyone expected a response but they noticed Ino was looking at someone else her thoughts were different. "Team eight Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame sensei is Kurenai Yuhi," Iruka said getting a sad sigh from Hinata while looking over in Naruto's direction blushing. At the same time, Kiba howled in approval of being with two hotties while Shino shook his head.
"Team nine is still in circulation so team 10 will consist of Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi sensei is Asuma Sarutobi," Iruka said getting a troublesome from Shikamaru while Ino "Why can't I have someone cute like that naruto guy or Sasuke kun" she said disappointed. "Team 11 will consist of Sayuri Uchiha Natsumi Uzumaki and Naruto Senju." At his last name, the class erupted into muttering, gossiping, and yelling with one boy glaring at Naruto. "How the hell is he a Senju? I thought they were all dead" There were various agreements from the class, mostly the boys because of Natsumi even if she was the dead last she was considered one of the prettiest girls in the class, and were jealous of how much attention he was receiving from her. And it was true since his arrival, she hadn't taken her eyes away from him.
"Demon Head Jutsu. SHUT UP YOU BRATS! Now like I was saying team 11 sensei is Yugao Uzuki. If you have any complaints take them up with the Hokage and good luck in your career as shinobis." Iruka said before he left. Soon after a boy with black hair that was styled like a ducks butt with an Uchiha fan walked up to Naruto with an arrogant and superiority aura about him "Fight me." Sasuke's voice rang "Why?" was Naruto's question
"If you are a Senju then you'll fight me I have to show you your proper place below the Uchiha clan like always," Sasuke said arrogantly he was already named as the rookie of the year and a prodigy who would suppress itachi while Sakura and other fangirls cheered for Sasuke well almost all of them Ino looked at his actions and frowned. "You know all the past grudges between both the Senju and Uchiha clans dissolved meaning we are no longer rivals but comrades," Naruto's calm voice said leaving Sasuke and the whole class shocked as they expected him to fight Sasuke. But Sasuke snorted huffing "What should I expect from a pathetic Senju like you" turning back to walk to his seat. Sayuri looked at him impressed and soon Jonin Senseis started appearing and taking their students. Naruto noticed the annoyed look in team eight sensei but decided other things were more important.
Soon all teams left aside from teams 7 and 11. Sakura became ticked when her sensei didn't show up and started screeching about it, Sasuke sat in his seat brooding occasionally shooting a glare at Naruto, Sai was painting. While Sayuri had come over apologizing for her twin brother and that she was their teammate she hoped they could get along and she was happy there might not be any grudges between them. With a bright smile, Natsumi started introducing themselves. When bored Natsumi poked Naruto getting his attention "Where's our sensei Naruto-kun" she asked.
Sigh "There she is" he looked to the door when it opened revealing a teen girl around 19 with long purple hair brown eyes red lipstick a red tattoo on her right shoulder "Team 11 come with me to training ground 11," she said in a sweet voice as they got up. "Well good luck with your team" Everyone was confused at who he was speaking to when they followed where he was looking they noticed a man with silver gravity defiant hair and most of his face was covered lying on his back in the ceiling an arm propped under his head one leg resting on his knee reading an orange book "Yo," he said lazily sigh " I'm a little disappointed my team didn't discover me but on the other hand seems like there's a pretty good sensor I also heard what happened at the council meeting and I wish I wished there to see their faces," he said eye smiling at Yugao while the others looked shocked or a bit angry.
Training Ground nineteen
Soon the team arrived and started to sit around in a circle "Alright everyone" she started. "Let's start with introductions I'll go first I'm Yugao Uzuki I'm 19 years old my likes are my friends and kenjutsu. My dislikes are rapists, perverts, the civilians who think they know how difficult shinobi life is. My hobbies are refining my kenjutsu techniques, hanging out with my friends, and relaxing in my free time. My dream is to create a group of skilled swordsmen in Konoha and have a family someday. Okay, next Sayuri-san you're next." Yugao said with a smile.
Sayuri nodded " I'm Sayuri Uchiha heiress to the Uchiha clan. My likes are training, my family, and my brother. My dislikes are my brother's arrogance, the Uchiha's superiority, fangirls, perverts, and the civilian council. My hobbies are training, taking care of my brother, and trying to keep him grounded. My dream is to bring justice to my clan and have a big family someday." she said blushing while taking a side glance at Naruto. "Natsumi, you're next," Yugao smiling said.
"My name is Natsumi Uzumaki. My likes are spending time with Naruto-kun, training, my friends, and ramen. My dislikes are perverts, rapists, arrogant people, and people who can't tell the difference between a scroll and a kunai. My hobbies are trying new flavors of ramen and hanging out with Naruto-kun. My dream is to be the first female Hokage and have a family" she said blushing as she looked at Naruto "And not many kids under 15 know this but I'm the container of the nine-tailed fox" she said surprised both Yugao and Sayuri.
Yugao because she didn't expect Natsumi to share her secret. Sayuri because her mind was racing piecing things together. "So that's why you get the hateful looks from the civilians, why they ignored you, and in the academy with the professors tried to kick you out of the class," she said things making more sense as she went Natsumi sadly nodded. "Civilians get scared of what they don't understand they fear her but also hate her someone of the higher up let a high-level secret out to them this made her life as a Jinchuriki difficult," Naruto's voice rang as Yugao clenched her fist but they forcefully calmed down seeing how Natsumi looked better than ever. Yugao pointed to Naruto silently wondering how big the impact he had on Natsumi and it being only a week.
"My name is Naruto Senju I'm fifteen years old. I'm the son of the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju and I awoke a special bloodline. I was transported to this time by a failed jutsu and a lack of concentration when I was caught in a genjutsu causing the jutsu to become unstable and drop me at a different time and location do not tell anyone without my permission or I will break you." as he said this all the girls felt a shiver run their backs. "Anyway, my likes are training, my father, this team, and spending time with Natsumi-chan. My dislikes are the villagers of this time, how far we've fallen, honorifics so you can call me Naruto-Kun if you like, and arrogant people. My hobbies are stargazing, cloud-watching, training, reading, creating new jutsus, and swimming. My dream I guess is to have a big family and who knows I may find another dream."
Yugao smiled "Okay normally I would give you a survival exercise of sorts to see if you are ready to become genin. However thanks to Natsumi-san and Naruto-kun revealing their secrets. I believe you are ready-" she was cut off when Sayuri raised her hand "yes?" Yugao asked. Sayuri took a deep breath "I have to say something my brother Itachi Uchiha was the one to kill my clan leaving my brother and me orphans since then my brother has been obsessed with taking revenge by any means and the civilian council has also elevated his ego by making him think he was the best and putting him on a pedestal while also trying to get me into arranged marriages but the Hokage has intervened. But theirs something that doesn't fit and I would like to find out what," she said looking away from everyone not wanting to see their reactions.
She was shocked when Natsumi hugged her while Naruto patted her shoulder with a comforting smile. "why?" was all she asked. "Because we are a team we will help you and pull you out of the darkness like Naruto-kun did to me just trust us. and we'll help you after all you aren't alone anymore we face challenges together." Natsumi said getting Sayuri to shed tears while Naruto only comforted by rubbing her back staying close but not overstepping.
Yugao seeing this smiled but she couldn't help but feel a bit jealous. Coughing "Alright everyone," she said happily "Meet me here tomorrow to start training at 8 am sharp. Don't be late. Bye." as she left via the body flicker with Naruto thought 'Was she referring to me am I missing something' having caught her look at him on another training ground a certain cyclops sneezed thinking 'someone must be thinking of me hopefully not guy and his little protege,' A shiver going down his spin thinking of the green beast.
With team 11 "So do you guys want to eat something as a celebratory meal" Natsumi asked. "Sure why not" Sayuri shrugged her shoulders. "Sure," Naruto said.
A few minutes later
they arrived at a ramen stand "Hey Teuchi-jiji, Ayame-nee I'm back." Natsumi said enthusiastically. Ayame looked up and smiled at the young girl "Oh, hey Natsumi-chan. Who are these two? Friends of yours" she asked. "Sort of they are my teammates," she said when Naruto patted her shoulder while both smiled warmly at her " Of course we are"
As they sat down " Hey old man I'll have 10 bowls of ramen" Natsumi said. "I'll have two. One beef and one miso," said Sayuri. "I'll have two bowls of chicken, and beef, with some pork," Naruto said.
It didn't take long for the order to arrive when they arrived Natsumi tore into her like a starved man. Sayuri ate slower but faster than normal. Naruto ate normally taking his time to eat and savor each flavor. While this was happening, Ayame was observing the two who arrived with their favorite customers.
She was on guard with Naruto since she hadn't seen him and she had seen everyone before she had even seen Sayuri and her twin brother and she was sad about their loss, especially for someone so young like them. But, the more she observed him, the more she took in his features and how handsome he was. She didn't realize she spent half an hour checking out the mystery boy. Until she was snapped out of her thoughts by "Can I help?" Naruto asked. She sputtered a bit trying to come up with something before going to the back to do something. Natsumi wondered what happened to her nee-chan. suddenly Teuchi chuckles "Never have I seen her act embarrassed like that hey boy what do you think of my daughter." he asked good-naturedly. "She's very pretty and would be a great wife to anyone lucky to have her it's a shame I couldn't get to know her a bit better," Naruto said. Smiling "Yeah you are right kid great mother too well. Anyway, I'll be assuming you are paying, and don't worry there'll be more chances for you two to talk" Naruto nods while there's a jealous look in Sayuri. While in the back Ayame heard what they were talking about and felt her face heat up 'he thinks I will make a good wife and would like to talk to me more'.
With Yugao after she left her team
Soon after leaving her team Yugao appeared in the Hokage office. "Ah, Yugao-Chan why are you here? Tomorrow is when you reveal if your team passed or failed," the third Hokage asked looking up. She looked at him for a moment making him fidget unconsciously. "Why didn't you tell me Naruto-kun is the second son."
Stuttering for a bit the third Hokage was taken surprised not expecting that her being pregnant or not wanting to be a sensei he could understand. But he wasn't prepared for her to know about Naruto. "I-I don't know what you are talking about," he said, inwardly cursing himself for the stutter.
"Cut the crap, Naruto himself told us during the introductions. Why- no, How is he here? He said it was because of a failed jutsu and lack of concentration. Now tell me," she said in a firm voice. Sighing he could never really say no to a woman when she got like this. It was something his late wife held over him. "Naruto Senju was the son of Tobirama Senju and his wife Rumi Senju a jonin during the first years of the village. She died during childbirth due to someone using a poison that weakened her." This shocked her while also making the hidden Anbu listen as they were curious about the Senju heir.
"He was very skilled and like both his uncle and father he trained in one thousand skills he's also a recognized seal master by the Uzumaki clan with his aunt Mito being his teacher. He didn't put anything more than 100% of his determination into mastering a skill. During the battle, he was calm and collected, while cheerful and charismatic but stern when needed. And he did everything to protect his loved ones. He never finished the academy since his uncle died his father gave him the position of the first commander of the Anbu as he had earned it going on missions with his father."
The Anbu and Yugao were shocked to hear that the second Hokage would put his son as the commander and being recognized by the Uzumaki clan as a seal master was an honor as it said his skill matched theirs with the Senju being late cousins it was still impressive. "If I wanted to. I could pass on the hat to him. He has the needed war experience as he was on the battlefield guiding troops, and arranging the security of his camp and Konoha. He has the skill, power, and intellect. He knows the hierarchy and politics like the back of his hand being the heir of the Senju clan and with his wealth. But the bastard refused it. It isn't fair I've spent most of my life in this office, Only to be brought back in when my successor goes and gets himself killed. Now one of the people that fits the job doesn't want it. To make matters worse he won't tell me the secret to getting rid of the paperwork saying you need to figure it out yourself if you can't figure out something so simple. Damn you Naruto! Damn you Minato! Curse you both,"
At the end of his rant, he was banging his head on the table releasing sobs and banging his fist on the table. Sweat-dropping at how her leader was acting. She pinched the bridge of her nose and left the same way she entered. Hiruzen immediately took a peak to check if she was gone. "Finally I thought she might never leave," as he pulled out a little orange and let a little perverted giggle. While the Anbu sweat-dropped in their minds they were thinking something different.
Next day, Team evaluations
The jonins were lined up the other shinobi were eager to know what teams passed. As they started reporting teams 1-6 failed because they all lacked teamwork "Team seven passed barely" Kakashi said lazily shocking everyone "While they show promise they also tend to fight over who is the leader, their lack of teamwork and some hostility but I think I can get them to work together," he continued surprising everyone.
"Team eight passed," said Kurenai "While Kiba needs to tone down his perverseness, Hinata needs a confidence boost and Shino needs to socialize more with a bit of time I think they will work well."
"Team 10 passed," Asuma said lighting up a cigar " While Ino is self-centered, Shikamaru is lazy, and Choji eats constantly. They show a lot of promise for the next ino-shika-cho, ino also seems to have a bit of a change " he finished.
"Team 11 passed" Yugao started. "while Natsumi and Sayuri always had a bit of a rivalry and they didn't know Naruto. They were able to tell their darkest secrets. This instead of tearing them apart brought them closer together and gave each other acceptance." she finished happily. While most were surprised Natsumi would tell her team she was a jinchuriki.
"Alright," the third said. "Those who failed their teams can go back to their regular duties. All who pass their teams make sure to train them. I'm looking at you Kakashi. As Naruto-kun pointed out to me we have gotten soft and relaxed too much in our time of peace this cannot stand. we can not show any weakness to the other five major villages or war could break out."
As the jōnins started to leave Kakashi caught up to Kureani Yugao Hayate and Asuma "Don't tell me they're bothering you about going on a date with them" Both females annoyed reply in unison "Yes, now what do you want?" "I only wanted to ask you both if you might want to train our teams or schedule sparring," Kakashi asked a bit shy. "Why are you interested in little old me finally" Yugao teased. "Or maybe me" Kurenai teased as Asuma and Hayate looked at Kakashi in anger. "Nope I have someone I already like any way you could say I'm just a little interested in your team Yugao," Kakashi said eye smiling "You aren't planning on making Naruto-Kun into a mini you because I won't let you" Yugao said huffing and crossing her arms "Oh my so protective of him and you only known him for a short while does Yugao-chan like him," Kurenai asked/teased. Yugao blushed "No, no it's not like that." "Oh, so how is it" Kakashi jumped in asking. "Anyway I thought it might be good to have Natsumi" Kurenai raised an eyebrow "Natsumi why and are you only asking her because I already asked if we could both do training together." she said huffing Kakashi eye smiled "So Yugao-chan isn't the only one interested in Naruto" Kurenai's cheeks turned red as "What no I want to spend time with my friend Baka." she replayed "Ok if you say so well I can train with you we might add Asuma's team so it's all-rookie teams what do you think," Kakashi said shrugging. "As long as I'm not paired with him alone it's fine," Kurenai said a bit harshly. But Kakashi and Yugao agreed.
Before disappearing "Well at least you two have a good chance he's the heir to one of the strongest clans and has a bloodline. Oh my he's been here a week and has many beauties after him I'm so proud" Kakashi said whipping a fake tear much to the embarrassment of Yugao and Kurenai as they whacked him on the head "BAKA" they yelled in unison.