After Naruto's B-Rank mission for capturing Tuchi Mizuki. For trying to sell secrets to Orochimaru. The morning of the Team Selection, I wore my training gear. Mission gear wasn't quite necessary yet. But I did go pick up my blades from Higarashi-San. They were beautiful, they were made from this rare black chakra metal. He acid stained a cherry blossom just underneath the blood channel. The pommel of my blades had the Haruno Clan Crest stamped on them. They were the length of Butterfly Knives, but both blades were double edged. One was forged like a tipless Tanto, the other like an oversized dagger. They were thick and durable but light as a feather. He wrapped the handles in a Magenta cloth wrap. There were pearls embedded down the handle. They were weight and resistance seals, as well as chakra channeling seals. For my earth Lightning and Water Natures. I am probably going to have to run through chakra control exercises to balance this new influx of chakra. It's my assumption that my current level of control, and my medical studies are responsible. Why I currently have a 1 tomoe Sharingan that does not bleed red. I have tried a few times now, no luck. As my spirit assimilates into its new home, I understand my chakra. I went pretty hard on my medical studies at first. I need to catch up my other arts as well. I have to start with explosive tags soon. Sasuke is about finished with that part of sealing studies.
All of us are doing great with our personal Kenjutsu styles. Sasuke begged me for almost a whole year to teach him Burning Knuckle. Right now though? I am working towards not having any restrictions on both the Spinning Brid Kick and Cannon Drill. For me that means being able to use them in Earth, Water, and Lightning releases. I started training my kicking speed in preparation for my next technique. Hundred Foot Kick, in the name of balance, I will also create the Hundred Palm Strikes these 2 should be debuting at the Chunin Exams. The one thing we're going to have to do is, get Kaka-Sensei out of his eternal depression. I'm gonna have to take advantage of his fight with Zabuza, hoping it doesn't go sour too fast. But first! Naruto came in the room last, sporting Iruka Sensei's Headband. I was sitting next to broody who was staring out the window. Iruka Sensei came in and used his Demon Head Jutsu to shut the kids up. They never listen to him the first time. We remained quiet as everyone else left the room with their Sensei. Ok boys the meeting should be over now, and Sensei should be at the Memorial Stone talking to his loved ones. Are we getting lunch? Naruto asked as he was getting bored of waiting. Send a Shadow Clone bakka! Wait until Sensei sees what we can do already. Yeah! Hm! The boys agreeing with me.
-Ichiraku Ramen-
Hey Ojii-San, can I get a large pork and miso, a regular chicken, a regular beef, and a regular tonkatsu Ramen to go. Oh ho ho, you must be hungry today Naruto-Kun. Teuchi said to his favorite bottomless customer. A few minutes later Teuchi handed him 4 freshly made bowls of heaven. He sealed them away and payed, thanks Ojii-San! Wish me luck, I'm off to become a Shinobi!! With those words he disappeared back into the crowd. Hitting the rooves, he took off to their meeting place.
-Training Field 7-
Just after 9 a clone showed up and handed Naruto a scroll. As the clone dispelled himself, Naruto smiled at the choices. He went back to where the squad was sitting. After setting the scroll down and unsealing the portions he handed them out. Sakura-Chan here's a chicken, Bastard here's a Tonkatsu. Is he at the Memorial Stone again? He is, I said as I could feel his melancholy from here. You gonna drop off his bowl? You know it! Naruto said with a foxy grin.
-Talk No Jutsu-
Hatake Kakashi, The Copy Ninja, Sharingan No Kakashi, Son of the White Fang. Last living member of the last Team 7. *sigh* I can't stop coming here, hopefully I won't be a failure to them too. The only signs that he was present were the fall of his sandals next to me. How the hell this little shit got next to me of all people. His stealth skills are something else, Hey Sensei, he interrupted my thoughts. Hmmm I said, How long are you gonna keep beating yourself up? I mean no disrespect Sensei, but you feel really sad. Like, sadder than I am *sigh* I know my reasons for being this way, because I lived them. As the former ANBU Captain I was well aware of his life as a child. His status as the village Jinchuriki is part of the reason I was allowed to be his Sensei. I don't presume to tell you how to, he sighed, just... Maybe you should live for them, instead of trying to kill yourself for them. With that he sat down and pulled a scroll from his pocket. With a puff of chakra smoke, he summoned a bowl of beef ramen. Standing back up he handed it to me, here Inu-Sensei. Have something to eat maybe it'll help you think a bit. We'll see you when you're ready to get started. With a salute the clone popped. I actually had to close my own mouth manually. What did I get myself into, I asked myself as I had the bowl of ramen. He even got my favorite flavor!
-Team Seven-
Is it ready? Yeah, you can't even tell it's there! Kaka-Sensei isn't gonna know what hit him. Well Sakura, are you gonna show us what you've been working on or not? We all have to fight him at one point or another. I said, Sasuke-Kun did you get that move down? He smirked and held up a flaming fist Fire Style: Burning Knuckle. What about you Naru? Sasuke, toss a log or a boulder into the air will ya? Tch! Whatever dobe, this better be good! He launched a sizable rock into the air as Naruto crouched. He tensed up as the Wind Chakra gathered around his leg. He jumped forward as he backflipped, and called out Wind Style; Blade Kick! The crescent shaped projectile shot off his leg, and sliced the rock cleanly in two. Woah! Both Sasuke and Sakura said in unison. That was amazing Naruto! I hope he's as good as they say he is. Naruto said, otherwise... He's in for a bad day, Sasuke finished as Sakura popped her knuckles. Just then a puff of smoke indicated the arrival of Hatake Kakashi. As Kakashi entered the classroom he saw the trio talking about mundane things. Well at least they seem amicable to one another, that's a good start. We'll, my first impression of you three is... still to be determined. Meet me on the roof in 5 minutes! He then disappeared in a swirl of leaves. They grinned at one another, and disappeared in elemental shunshin of their own. Kakashi was just about to open his precious again when a burst of flames indicated the arrival of Uchiha Sasuke. Followed by the wind picking up and coalesceing into Uzumaki Naruto. Finally out of the roof tiles, the form of Haruno Sakura rose between her teammates. In unison, Team Seven reporting for duty Sensei! They all put a fist over their hearts, and took a knee for their Sensei.
To say that Kakashi was flabbergasted would be an understatement. Taking a breath and getting himself under control really quick. Very well, let's introduce ourselves shall we? Likes, dislikes, and dreams for the future. Ok Pinky-Chan you're up first, Kakashi Sensei said as he looked directly at me. Would you give us an example Sensei? I asked him, vexing him yet again. My name is Hatake Kakshi, I have likes, I can't tell you about those since you're still too young. I have dislikes, Dreams for the future? I have those too. I rolled my eyes at Bakka Sensei, hearing him say this to me in real life. After having seen and heard it well over a thousand times in my former life. That's interesting Sensei, I thought your likes were your Ninken pack, and reading porn? Naruto continued, I thought you disliked traitors! I thought you dreamt of protecting the king for the future of Konoha. Sasuke finished after a moment, Kakashi's jaw was visibly slacked. I'm Sakura Haruno, my likes are my boys she hugged Sasuke and Naruto. Medical Jutsu, Botany, Poisons, Taijutsu, Kenjutsu and Sealing Arts to support all of the above. I too dislike traitors, raw onions and overly spicy foods, as well as being looked down upon because I am a kunoichi. My dreams for the future are to protect those that need me to. To surpass my idol Senju Tsunade as world's greatest medic. She finished with a green flame burning in her goggled eyes. Kakashi was aware that she had an implanted Byakugan due to an over zealous Hyuga. His eyes might be playing tricks on him, was that movement in her normal iris? He pointed at Naruto, you're next Goldie. He grinned at Sensei, I'm Uzumaki-Namikaze Naruto Jinchuriki of the Kyuubi No Kitsune.
Sakura and Sasuke already know Sensei, don't freak out. Jiji already said it doesn't matter if I am the one saying it. They've known for years now, it's ok! I like gardening, Botany, Fuuinjutsu, Kenjutsu, Taijutsu, Bojutsu, and Ninjutsu. I really like medical studies too ya' know? But because of my status I can't perform it on anyone other than a fellow Jinchuriki. But don't worry! Between Fuuinjutsu and Sakura-Chan's medical knowledge, we're gonna revolutionize Medical-Ninjutsu! I dislike traitors and people that don't know the difference between a scroll and a kunai. Yet again Kakashi was stunned by the maturity shown in this part of their lives. The insight they showed into themselves was refreshing and interesting. Because they didn't act like their files would suggest. Ok Broody, you're up, Uchiha Sasuke. I like training, these two idiots, and tomatoes. I dislike betrayal, traitors, and most sweet things. I don't really have dreams, I have goals. To avenge my family's honor, and bring justice to the Uchiha Clan. After these have been achieved, I will consider restoring my clan. His two tomoe Sharingan was flaring making his chakra fluctuate wildly. Yet the boy was surprisingly in control of himself. Very well then, clap! that's it for today. Meet me at training field 7 tomorrow morning at 5. I suggest you don't eat breakfast or you'll puke your guts out. With a wave he disappeared in a Shunshin.
-Naruto and Sasuke-
Is he gone yet? Yeah, his chakra signature is gone. So, what did I tell you guys? I said to them as I grinned at Sasuke and Naruto. He seemed rather aloof, Sasuke said offhandedly. What the hell was so important that he couldn't put down that little orange book? Naruto said offended Kakashi Sensei didn't give us all of his attention. Little did Kakashi know he already had a prank seal on him that was set to go off in about three, two, one, Kai! As Kakashi was giving his report to the Hokage, Naruto set off the seal. In a shiny cloud of mischievous genius, Naruto covered Sautobi and Kakashi in glue and glitter. Hiruzen laughed out loud a reverberating sound that filled the office. Naruto he said mirthfully, no one else is capable of making something this elaborately simple happen. He chuckled some more as removed his robes and stepped into his chamber. A few moments later he was mostly rid of the problem with a fresh set of robes. Kakashi opted for a simple genjutsu to cover him til he got home. Only Naruto would do something like this. Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped in his mental tracks. If Naruto would make those lethal and timed it right, he could kill many enemies without being physically present. He cringed, I shouldn't have taught you the sealing arts this soon. Hokage-Sama I believe that question needs to be asked about my entire cell. They're all holding something back, I just don't know what it is yet. Well, if this missed trap tag is any indication, you shouldn't take them lightly. You should be off Kakashi-Kun, it appears you have some planning of your own to get to. Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed as Kakashi shunshined out of his office dejection rolling off him in waves. Hahahaha! Sasuke and I fell out laughing as we watched Kaka-Sensei and Hokage-Jiji get glitter bombed. As he severed the link and we blinked out the feeling of being back in the real world. That was awesome! Sasuke said in low but excited voice. Dobe how the hell do you have so much chakra!? I dunno? Good genetics I guess? The fur ball might have something to do with it as well. I said patting my gut, he winced then scowled at that.
Wanna spy on Sakura-Chan? I wanna see what she's working on! That's a bad idea Dobe, remember what she did last time we tried that? We both cringed at that. No thanks! She's kinda violent when she's pissed. Hm that she is, well, wanna spar? I can pull off 3 clones now. My max is an hour with them so far, you up for it? On the water, 3 leaves! I blurted out before thinking it all the way through. Sasuke narrowed his eyes at me. Wanna play rough do you? One eye covered like Sensei! Four on four, on water, with 3 leaves stuck by chakra, while one eyed. Did I get that right? I'm clarifying so you don't brood about it when I beat you. I said as I tied my headband over my right eye. Whatever you say loser, Sasuke said as he tied his headband over his own right eye.
-Sakura-
One clone, Sigh, I really SHOULD be proud of that. No matter what it doubles the amount of things I can get done. You're on all things Chakra Control, I need you to focus on nature manipulation. Earth, Water, and Lightning. I'd like to keep my water nature restricted to healing. That's just not possible in this world. Alright let's get to work, we split, my clone heading for the pond I found.
Having a Sharingan to compliment this X-Ray vision is morbidly beautiful. The amount of detail I can see in chakra movement and the flow of it. To see the chakra system it's color and flow and all the corresponding tenketsu points. This is the greatest blessing I could ask for as a medic. The way my chakra reserves keep climbing I'll be up to 4 clones by the time we take the wave mission. I'm aiming for a second clone by next week. In the meantime, focusing my earth nature into my arms so far I couldn't quite figure out the technique. I will figure you out Earth Armor! I spent about an hour to gain another two shades of darkness in the technique. I walked up to a smaller boulder and frowned. I know I can heal it if I misread the amount I gained. Sigh, there's only one way to find out. I cocked back my brown arm and punched the stone. The stone gave way, the rock crumbled and shot away. Not perfect but usable, success! Yes! I hollered out proud of the fact that I completed the jutsu after nearly 4 months of attempts. I grinned, science, as I tried the jutsu again but this time I aimed away from the pond.
Earth Style: Power Wave! Silence... Utter silence, I don't have words for this. I just cleared a little over half a football field with one punch. I like the start of this! Now for the next technique, I have to do the same for my legs. Which is always harder to do, I have been working on extending the armor to a full body technique. So far my legs and arms are receptive to the technique. It's taking time for the armor to make it's way to my torso. The gasp she made finally made me acknowledge her presence. Hinata-Chan please come out of hiding, I can see the gesture you're currently making. Meek little Hinata came out from behind the treeline poking her fingers together. Hey girly, please don't be afraid! I am not your enemy nor will I hurt you. I could however use a sparring partner to test my abilities. Would you like to see my newest technique? Hinata nodded along with enthusiasm, wanting to see what else I was holding back. With a flourish I spun a few times, before flipping over and unleashing Earth Style: Drill Bit Spin. The boulder I aimed for stood no chance, it crushed to pieces on contact. Brushing off some dust from my clothes Hinata was beaming at me. What an amazing technique Sakura-San! Your legs are quite powerful, she said feeling inadequate due to her family dynamics. I believe the Jouken can be accommodated to be use in a variety of ways. Many ignored by your clan, due to not wanting to shake the wasps nest. You're a water nature, I can tell because I use my own water nature to heal. You feel like I do sometimes, I shrugged at her.
I know you like plants and healing, would you like to learn basic medical jutsu as well? I know lots and I don't have a problem teaching it to you! We kunoichi should strive to lift one another up. Make ourselves more powerful than the men expect us to be. I backed up and got into the basic Wing-Chun stance. Would you like to spar with me? I will not use anything that is not taijutsu! I was very surprised at how well Jouken and Wing-Chun squared up to one another. More so at how beautiful it would integrate into and strengthen Jouken. At the end of the spar we were both dripping wet. But more importantly, I convinced Hinata to learn Wing-Chun from me to bolster her Jouken. We actually ended our day by practicing archery. She's quite good with a bow and arrow, I'm surprised this isn't a staple practice of the Hyuga Clan? It was at one point, long ago, but the Clan abandoned the practice for some reason. I think it's time to bring it back and show your clan some real Hyuga pride. It's not much but, would you like to make this a regular occurance? Maybe bring in other Kunoichi we can trust?
I think I would really like that Sakura-San, who did you have in mind? You, Ino-pig, Ten-Ten, maybe a few others. Sparring with Hinata for a few hours was awesome! The insight I get into Jouken every time I spar another Byakugan. I wouldn't trade that for the world! Having a Sharingan to record Hinata's Jouken technique doesnt hurt either. The hardest thing to get use to is the expanding of my reserves. Having to do chakra control exercises, a small price to pay. Senju/Uzumaki chakra reserves are no joke!
-The Bell Test-
When I got up this morning, I was ecstatic! My hoodie should be ready, I'll stop by and grab it. Putting on my scarf and and checking to make sure that my seals were fully stocked. Paralytic, Poison, Truth Serum Needles and plain old Senbon Needles. I had Naruto help me etch the seals on to my shin guards and bracers. The inside of my hoodie had 4 pockets all of which had seals with Flash-Bang Tags, Tazer-Tags, Water Bullet Tags, and Rock Bullet Tags. I had about 500 Senbon and the same amount of throwing knives on me. As well as Bleeding Blossoms, that's what I named my blades. Leaving my place I decided I would get us something different this morning. Stopping by the tea shop to get some cinnamon buns and hot jasmine tea to start the day. After sealing it away I shunshined to our meeting place on the bridge. I made Naruto jump when I showed up next to him in the middle of the bridge. He about fell into the stream, you goof, here, I said. Handing Naru his bun and cup of tea, his eyes sparkled. This is for me!? Who else is gonna be for if I'm handing it to you, bakka!? Sasuke appeared next in a burst of spinning flames. Emo, Dobe, BOYS! They both cringed when I spoke up. That's better, don't fuck up my breakfast just cause you can't get along. I looked Sasuke in the eye, shut up and eat your food broody. Shoving the scroll into his gut, to cut off his retort. Hm, thanks Sakura-Chan I would've forgot until later today. What was that? Did I just hear gratitude from Uchiha Sasuke!? Alright Emo! It's about time we got through to you, even if it's just this. Hm. Yup, that's the Uchiha standard response alright. In a puff of smoke Kaka-Sensei showed up on the bridge. Shall we? We all disappeared in various shunshin bound for training ground 7. Naruto had just the week before gotten his level 6 mastery in Fuuinjutsu. I was curious as to how he would implement that into his new technique.
Upon arrival he set the clock down and set the timer on it. You have til the bell goes off to get these bells from me. To be fair, I know you 3 will work well together so I'm not underestimating you. He lifted his headband and opened his Sharingan eye. The ground under us was vibrating we were ready to go. We all disappeared in shunshin, Sasuke made his way around to his flank and attempted to catch him with Shuriken. Naruto came from one of the trees, up high actually. On his descent he cocked back his fist,Wind Style: Whirlwind Fist. Kakashi stepped back right into a trap, it sprang up a small field of spikes. Sensei avoided that with a replacement jutsu. Fireball Jutsu! Sasuke shot at Sensei, Sensei punched the damned thing and it dispursed. Wind Style: Gale Palm, his chakra reserves are insane. The damage he can create with a basic jutsu of any kind is amazing. Naruto! Right! He stomped on the ground and I went flying, at the apex my legs finished hardening. On the way down her arms finished hardening. As she cocked her fist back she flooded her arm with chakra. Chaaanaruu! Kakashi was forced to shunshin out of the way. This 12 year old girl just pulled a Tsuande powered punch. And that was definitely earth chakra in her arms. It's not over yet Kaka-Sensei, Sakura was saying fist wrapped in burning chakra. His danger sense went off yet again as he registered the heat source from behind. Even harder when he saw the Shadow looming over him, they managed to virtually corner him. He smirked as he shunshined out of the way again only to witness 3 smirks. They timed their dodges and landing perfectly. Naruto punched at Sensei, Wind Hammer! Sakura aimed at the ground in front of herself, Power Wave! Sasuke aimed at the Wind Hammer, Fire Style: Burning Knuckle! If the stones and dirt being sucked into Naruto's technique wasn't bad enough. Sasuke had to light the thing on fire. All three of us said Combination Technique: Molten Earth Cannon! Sensei reappearing between us said I think we're done. Honestly I wanted to gage your prowess and you've exceeded my expectations so far. Regardless of the bells, as of this moment we are officially Team Seven. He eye-smiled at us in the way only Kakashi can, then fell over to catch his breath. You little shits! Well done.. I will make you a problem to anyone that crosses the leaf. He popped out of existence as he disappeared to inform Hokage-Sama of our passing. I can't believe that worked!
-Hokage's Office-
Sandaime-Sama were you watching? They employed trap setting, diversionary tactics, and combination jutsu that has the potential to be quite destructive. They work well together Hokage-Sama, I was unaware that Sakura-San was studying medicine. She already exhibits strength feats similar to Tsunade Senju. They were able to get me on the back foot. Naruto and Sasuke exhibit the makings of Ninjutsu powerhouses. Sakura is an enigma, she is cute, and pink, and with the amount of dedication she already has to chakra control. He shudders, their taijutsu is excellent, Sakura-Chan is actually quite close to the boys level. I dare say they might have been sparring partners well before the academy was over. Hardly any holes in their technique so far. I believe I can make them into something special Hokage-Sama. Is that so Kakashi-kun? Yes Sandaime-Sama, very well then Hiruzen said, I expect to see a new generation of Sanin arise from your team. Are you up to the challenge, Inu-San? Kakashi Hatake snapped to attention then dropped to one knee, fist on his heart and the other on the ground. It will be done Hokage-Sama, good, dismissed Hatake-San, with that Kakashi disappeared in swirl of leaves.
As the weeks rolled by Kakashi tried his hardest to find where the team trained. He knows they're training together and individually. He just can't seem to find them! He seems angry Naruto said as one of his squirrel clones disappeared sharing the memories with him. Good thing he won't find out about this place til we show him. Speaking of Naru, thank you for the entrance seal for my room. I added a new feature to the matrix. He walked over to what we dubbed "the control tree" and activated a new seal, I could tell because the etching looked rather fresh. Suddenly the entire training field got really heavy. You're welcome Sakura-Chan this will increase our full body strength rather than weights. So this is like a gravity room now? Sasuke asked from a bench the team made a few weeks back. Hmm Naruto got pensive for a moment, I like it! What do you think Sakura-Chan? What else are you going to add to the space Naruto? If it's going to be a "gravity room" then we should probably get the best out of it, no? Sensei is gonna have a heart attack when we finally show him this room. Tora had a summoning seal put on her thanks to Naruto. That dramatically shortened the catch time for her. Since their isn't another Shinobi that can do sealing like Naruto now. There's only a handful of people that can seal as good, or better than Naruto. Among the sealing knowledge included in his education. Naruto got his hands on something Tsunade-Shishou was working on. The "Supplementary Chakra System" she created it as an emergency lifesaving procedure.
With my help and that of the notes she kept for it. We were able to make the system active. Naruto chose to be our subject for the experiment. The amount of chakra he has, makes it virtually impossible for him to do fine chakra control work. In that vein and in the pursuit of helping our comrade Lee. We placed the "Supplementary Chakra System" over his own and watched as it slowly but surely began working on Naruto's excessively large reserves. The amount of script the sealing had made my head hurt for a day. Just watching that, with the limited sealing knowledge I have, I shudder. Sasuke was always watching us, whenever we did something life altering. He watched as we did chakra control. Watched as we studied Kenjutsu with great zeal. He would always watch until his interest was piqued. Then he would join us and train until we fall out from exhaustion. There were tweaks to be made to the seal and the process was done on clones a few times. Before actually painting the seal on Naruto himself. Using a simple genjutsu as part of the seal, it provided real-time readings on his health and reserves. Everything from oxygen to fat content, if Shozen can read it, so can this medical Fuuinjutsu. Producing a pseudo-hollow-screen, that the medic can follow. It will make the job easier for both Shinobi and Doctors alike. Naruto improved upon the explosive tag, providing high-grade explosives for ANBU became his side hustle. That also got us into the position we're currently in.
Neko-San? Hmm Haruno-San, can I help you? I am aware that you are one of the best Kenjutsu practitioners in the village. I would very much like to learn from you, I summoned Bleeding Blossoms to my hands. I don't ever want to be seen as weak, kunoichi are strong. I will of course have to clear this woth both the Captain and Hokage-Sama. Are you still willing to go through with it? Absolutely Neko-San, I would never have bothered you if I was not ready for it. Good she said, I'll come looking for you when I have your answer. Thanks for delivering the tags for this month Sakura-San. You don't know how much they help! I'll be sure to tell Naruto to keep them coming, I chirped. Ok, we'll see you soon Blossom-Chan. As Neko disappeared in a shunshin, ready to bring this month's package of explosive tags to ANBU headquarters. Hokage-Sama, how is it Uzumaki Naruto is capable of sealing at that level? The bandaged scowl of Shimura Danzo questioned his former teammate. Danzo, since when do advisors question their Hokage? The bandaged man tightened his grip on his walking stick making it groan in protest. What is or isn't taught to Naruto-Kun is none of your concern, is that clear!? The Last three syllables saw spikes in Hiruzen's chakra. Danzo knew better than to keep up this line of questioning. Is there anything else I can assist you with councilman Shimura? Danzo let out a low growl as he spun in place and exited