Chapter 3: Graduation


Naruto now wears a somewhat baggy burnt orange long sleeve t-shirt that has two bands on each of the sleeves, black pants, and dark brown calf-length shinobi boots. Over this is the assassin robes he found all those years ago.

Shinobi boots are an invention of Naruto's. While the sandals are still mainstream, the boot offers more protection around the ankle, toes, and calf areas. And all the while still being as quiet, and mobile as the sandals.

If fact, Naruto was turning into a Leonardo De Vinci Jr. Seeing as he upgraded his hidden blade. He has created something called the Phantom Blade. All it is a mini wrist-mounted crossbow that shoots small darts from a distance. It is attached just under the hidden blade. His reasoning for the upgrade: you may not wish to get too close to your enemies. He also used chakra conductive metals for the blades, and bolts.

All though, right now, the Master Assassin is sitting in the Academy, waiting for Iruka to administer the Genin Exams, so that he could graduate from the blasted building that he so cursed to damnation.

Naruto is sitting next to one Sasuke Uchiha. This would have been bad for anyone, but him. Since the Uchiha has a fanclub that is Konoha wide. His fangirls are rabid rabbits waiting for anyone to say his name in vain, they then strike in hordes, that have surprising strength.

So after a foreboding stomps, and the slam of the sliding door, two of Sasuke's biggest fan's arrive: Sakura Haruno, and Ino Yamanaka.

Sakura has fair skin, green eyes, and pink hair. She wears a red qipao dress, that has short sleeves, with slits along the sides accompanied by a zipper and white circular designs. Sakura also wears tight dark green bike shorts with a shuriken holster around her right thigh, blue sandals, and a navy blue clothed Konoha hitai-ate worn as a hairband. The natural pinkette also has a weapon pouch on the back of her waist.

Ino has fair skin, light blue eyes, and long platinum blonde hair worn in a ponytail, with bangs framing the right side of her face. Her ponytail extends to her waist. Ino regularly wears a purple outfit consisting of a high-collared blouse and matching apron skirt. She sports this attire with bandages on her abdomen and legs, small hoop-earrings, and white arm warmers.

Sakura yells," I WIN, INO-PIG!"

Ino retorts, "ARE YOU AN IDIOT, BILLBOARD BROW? I WAS A WHOLE BIG TOE AHEAD OF YOU!"

Sakura then replies, "NO YOU WEREN'T, INO-PIG! I WAS A WHOLE CENTIMETER AHEAD OF YOU!

As the two kunoichi in training but heads, Naruto says, "Good Morning Sakura-chan, Ino-chan. By the way, it is a tie so sit down, and wait for class to begin. It's quite troublesome to hear you yelling!"

Sakura then yells, "WHAT DID YOU SAY, NARUTO-BAKA!?"

Naruto replies, "Sakura-chan, I might be stupid, but I can still beat everyone here in a spar, and everyon here knows it. Well, sometimes Sasuke may tie with me, but it is rare"

Ino asks, "Oh, hello Naruto. How is your morning?"

Naruto answers, "It was good, Ino-chan, how about you?"

Ino replies, "That's good, Naruto. It was good, until Forehead-Baka showed up, and challenged me."

Sakura yells, "WHAT DID YOU CALL ME, INO-PIG-BAKA!"

Naruto snickers, while he says, "Not very creative, you two. The name calling won't hurt, unless it's creative. Like what would you do if I called one of you a "stale piece of bacon greased toast"?"

Ino answers, "Naruto, you'd be punched into oblivion!"

Iruka then walks in, and says, "Shut up, and sit down! As you know, today is the Genin Exams. The test is in two parts: a written test, and a physical test. The physical test has three parts. Their is the Taijutsu test, Shurikenjutsu test, Ninjutsu test, and for a bonus we'll test you for anything you have specialized in. Like Kenjutsu, or the eccentric art of Fuinjutsu. We'll be inside for the written test, and the Ninjutsu test, every other test will be outside. Mizuki-san, would you like to pass out the written tests for me?"

Mizuki has white shoulder-length hair with a slight hint of blue to it and green eyes. He wears the standard attire of the Konoha-nin, which included a flak jacket and hitai-ate that he wore like a bandanna.

Mizuki, with well hidden maleintent answers, "Of course, I would love to pass out the written test to all of these students."

Mizuki passed out the tests, and returns to the front of the room.

Sasuke Uchiha, and Shino Aburame got a score of 40/40. Sakura got a score of 39/40. While Ino got a score of 37/40. Shikamaru, and Choji got a score of 20/40. Kiba got a score of 20/40. Hinata who also got a score of 25/40. While Naruto got 40/40.

Iruka then says, "Time to go outside for the Taijutsu test."

When outside, Iruka calls the students one by one to spar with Mizuki for at least four minutes. It is now Naruto's turn, and for some reason he is the last to go.

Anyway as Naruto, and Mizuki are slipping into their perspective Taijutsu Stances, and staring each other down, Iruka yells, "Hajime!"

As Mizuki rushes to punch Naruto, the Uzumaki rolls under said punch, and jumps. Naruto then attempts to kick Mizuki in his head, which he ducks under. The blonde quickly flips, and lands an axe kick to Mizuki's shoulder. This forces the Academy Sensei on one knee.

Mizuki then does a punch to Naruto's stomach, which pushes the Genin-hopeful off of him. The Academy Sensei dashes the Uzumaki, who again rolls away from Mizuki. Once Naruto is back on his feet, Mizuki is again upon the boy, aiming a vicious kick to Naruto's chest. As Naruto rolls away from the kick, he lashes out his foot. Which lands right into Mizuki's chin. Mizuki flips back, and lands on his head. This gives Naruto the mighty K.O.

Izuka says, "Due to knockout Naruto Uzumaki wins the match! It is now time for the Shurikenjutsu Test. You have ten shuriken, and ten kunai. Just throw them to the best of your ability."

As they all finish the test, Naruto has a score of 20/20. The same also goes for Sasuke, Hinata, and Shino Aburame. Sakura got a score of 19/20. While Ino got a score of 17/20. Shikamaru, and Choji got a score of 10/20. With Kiba horribly failing with a score of 15/20.

Iruka says, "Now it is time to go for everyone to go back inside. When we call your name, you will come back to do the Ninjutsu Test." Once everyone, but Naruto (Obviously). It is now Naruto's turn. When Naruto got outside, Iruka says, "You have to do the Academy Jutsu: the Kawarimi no Jutsu (Body Replacement Technique), Henge no Jutsu (Transformation Technique), and the Bunshin no Jutsu (Clone Technique)."

Naruto playfully asks, "Do I have to do them in order?"

Iruka answers, "No, you do not, just do the jutsu, and you'll probably pass

Naruto then does a string of hand seals. Dog → Boar → Ram. Naruto then yells, "Henge no Jutsu (Transformation Technique)!"

The Uzumaki then in a puff of smoke turns into Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Sandaime Hokage. Hiruzen is a short man. He wears the official uniform of the Hokage: the customary hat and haori with a red, full-length kimono that is tied using a white sash. The Sandaime has white hair, and a goatee, with lines coming down from his eyes.

Naruto then does another set of hand seals. Tiger → Boar → Ox → Dog → Snake. And, in a puff of smoke, a log appears where Naruto was just standing. He yells, "Kawarimi no Jutsu (Body Replacement Technique)!"

Naruto once again weaves through a string of hand seals. Ram → Snake → Tiger. A slightly pale clone that is kneeling on the ground appears next to Naruto. He yells, "Bunshin no Jutsu (Clone Technique)!"

Iruka studies the clone as it stands back up. He noted that the hair, clothes, and his signature whisker marks were perfect. It was just that the clone is slightly pale. The Umino then says, "Sorry Naruto, but... You fail the Ninjutsu test. Most students were able to create two clones, and Sasuke was able to make seven If you take the bonus, you might still be able to graduate, but..."

Naruto replies, "You don't know my speciality. It's Kenjutsu, Iruka-sensei."

Mizuki's hidden growl went unnoticed by Iruka, but Naruto heard it loud, and clear. The blonde frowned at Mizuki, but didn't say anything. Iruka says, "I'll test you in Kenjutsu. All though, I only have basic skill with a sword. Let's go outside, shall we?"

Naruto nods in response, as blue and black goo forms into his hand, revealing Yamato in all of it's glory. He then walks out to the practice field.

Once there, he sees Iruka with a basic beginners sword. Naruto asks, "Are you ready Sensei?"

Iruka answers, "I had some practice swings. So I am ready anytime."

Naruto then unsheaths Yamato, holding the sword in his right hand, and the scabbard in the left. When he takes his first step, he disappears, and then reappears in front of Iruka, bringing the scabbard down onto his head.

While shocked at first, Iruka was able to block the hit in time. Only to not be able to block the slash from Yamato. So Iruka does the sensible thing, and jumps away. Naruto then disappears once again, and reappears above Iruka.

Shocking Iruka once again, Naruto descends onto his Sensei, spinning like a sideways twister. Iruka brings his sword up, and braces for the impact. The Uzumaki then flips his sword around, using the backside of the blade to break Iruka's sword in half.

Naruto then lands, putting the tip of Yamato an inch away from the bridge of Iruka's nose. He says, "Looks like if we continued you'd get another scar. It would just be horrible for your reputation if you'd got beat by an Academy Student, but don't worry I won't tell... If you won't." The blonde then playfully winks at his Sensei.

Iruka still shocked out of his mind, just stutters. After a couple of seconds Naruto sheathed his sword, and let it cover his forearm once again. Iruka then says, "Congratulations Naruto Uzumaki, you... Pass! Now let's go back inside to get your hitai-ate."

Once they were back inside, Naruto gets a metal plate with Konoha's Leaf. He places it under the ornate Assassin's insignia. The Uzumaki then goes back to the classroom, where Iruka says, "Congratulations everybody! You are now Genin. But from here on out, the road of life is a tough one. So keep training, and growing, so you can keep walking it, and complete your dreams! You can go home, but you have to return in a week to get your Team Placements."

With that all the students leave the Academy to celebrate.

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