Chapter 5

(Two Days Later…)

It was early in the morning as Naruto went about his daily exercise routine. Anko had gone on a mission today so she was not here with him like she had been the past couple of days. Not that he was going to complain, the woman's training method may be effective, though if you asked Naruto it was more torture than training, he really had no desire to come home looking like a walking bruise today.

Not to say hid training had not been progressing well; even Anko had been impressed by how quickly he was learning, though her way of saying that was 'Wow! Keep this up and maybe you won't continue to suck!' yeah, not exactly the nicest thing for someone to say when giving out compliments. Still, he would not complain about her or her training methods. Each day they sparred or he would be forced to run from her in the Forest of Death, he would last just a little bit longer, meaning he was just a little bit stronger than he had been when first starting. And really, wasn't that the whole point in training?

Nauto's chakra control was getting better; he could now float five leaves on one hand (each of his fingers) and rotate them. His clones were beginning to work on the other hand now. It was his hope that he would master this soon and then get started on tree climbing since the idea of being able to walk on a solid vertical surface was the coolest thing he could think of, even if he had promised not to do pranks, he could just imagine all of the potentials that ability would have had for his pranking career.

His taijutsu was better, still nowhere near enough to beat a Jonin like Anko, or even one of the better chunin, but it was still good enough that Anko had been impressed with the short amount of time it took for him to learn it. Normally during their training, Anko would literally tear his taijutsu apart, picking the entire style apart piecemeal. Often when she found a weak point in his guard or an attack that would overstretch him; she would take full of advantage of it, beating him into the ground before telling him what he did wrong. After all, there was nothing like getting your ass kicked to make sure you really did not want to get your ass kicked again.

His physical strength also had increased a bit. His arms weights were now at thirty pounds while his leg weights were at forty pounds. The ability he had to increase his weights faster than normal was thanks to his healing factor. Naruto had found out that when his muscles ripped or his bones broke, the Kyuubi's chakra would come out of the seal and heal his body making it twice as strong at the break. It was probably the one good thing that had come with the Kyuubi so far.

Boujutsu was a bit slower than the other things he was trying to learn, especially since learning to use a weapon was a completely new experience, unlike taijutsu. He was still getting better every day, but learning to use a staff was harder than everything else he was working on.

Surprisingly enough it was his studies in fuiinjutsu that made the biggest leap. He had been told that the art was one of the hardest to learn, however, Naruto seemed to take to it like a fish to water. He had already read the basic book and was reading the first-level intermediate book. His ability to actually make seals was a little slow, having been forced to make his handwriting perfect so that he would not accidentally make some mistakes on the seals and have it blow up in his face. Still, he understood the subject well and had hope that he would eventually be able to create some seals without it killing himself.

He had also learned a few new jutsu that Anko had decided to teach him. The first one was the Kunai Kage Bushin No Jutsu (Kunai Shadow Cone Jutsu)and its shuriken variant, it was a simple C rank jutsu that multiplied the amount of kunai thrown and was used for the mass bombardment of an enemy's position. The jutsu required little control and for someone like Naruto who had learned the Kage Bushinin one hour, this jutsu was simple.

Aside from that, he had also learned the Bushin Daibakuha (Great Exploding Clone), this had in all honesty become his favorite jutsu. Basically, it was a shadow clone that you simply overloaded with chakra to make it explode. The key to doing this was to send a large dose of chakra to the clone in one go, rather than gradually building chakra in it like when he created reinforced clones.

Other than that his aim with kunai and shuriken had gotten better, he could now hit a moving target with some degree of accuracy. He had also found the limit to his seemingly limitless energy, though that had come from spending several hours playing death tag with Anko in the Forest of Death.

The last of Naruto's accomplishments were with his issue of money. Originally he had been tempted to go and see if Kaito would be willing to let him work there for the money, however, he had decided against it since the man had already been so kind to him and he did not want him to lose customers for having the demon brat working for him.

The solution had been for Naruto to create Kage Bushin and have them henge into regular people. They would go and find a job to earn money and he could continue his physical exercise. So far he only had two of them that found a job. A female clone with long black hair and brown eyes he had named Akira, and a male clone that looked like an older version of him except with brown hair and gray eyes (neither of them had whiskers) called Kian. Akira had managed to get a job working as a waitress for one of the Akamichi owned barbeque restaurants, surprisingly, or perhaps unsurprisingly the girl was a hit. Of course, Naruto had learned from Anko that sex appeal goes a long way towards being popular (with guys at least), and since Akira was basically just his Oiroke No Jutsu with some minor altercations (Different colored hair, eyes and wore clothes), she was very, very popular. His other clone had gotten a job working as a clerk for a grocery store.

Of course, he knew there would be a problem with the two clones later on. Eventually, Naruto would be forced to leave Konoha for missions. When that happened he would not be able to make his clones do their jobs. But he was trying to work on a solution for that and had even already thought of a possible answer. But it would have to wait until he got better at fuiinjutsu.

Looking up at the sun as he finished his daily routine, Naruto realized it was time to get back home. Today was his last day to exercise before getting his jonin sensei assigned. Tomorrow was Sunday and he had decided to get some rest, after all, the body, even his body needed rest in order to keep from burning out.

Naruto ordered his clones to dispel in groups before heading back to his apartment.

***

(The Next Day…)

The next morning Naruto got up and started getting ready for the day. After getting showered and dressed Naruto moved into the kitchen where one of his Kage Bushin was making, trying to make, breakfast. Naruto had decided to change his diet to more healthy food than just ramen, having read that he needed to have more balanced and nutritious meals if he wanted to get taller, something he was desperate to do, even desperate enough that he would stop eating just ramen to do it.

His clones had only recently started cooking, so nothing they made tasted all that good. But at least they hadn't burned the house down yet, so Naruto was counting his blessings.

After eating his meal Naruto left the house, locking the door before leaving.

Hopping onto the roof of his building, the blond made his way towards the Hokage tower where he would get his ninja registration and photo ID.

***

Naruto smiled as he made his way towards the academy so he could present his photo and registration to the Hokage. Walking in the door where the old man was Naruto greeted him in the way that only Naruto could.

He slammed the door open and shouted, "yo Ojisan! I've got my registration!"

Sarutobi smiled as he looked up, "ah, Naruto… how…" Sarutobi trailed off as he looked over at Naruto. He blinked as he took in the change of clothes that the blond was wearing. The orange jumpsuit the blond had one was gone, in fact, Sarutobi could not see anything other than the large cloak that the boy was wearing since it went all the way down to his ankles. He had only managed to catch a small glimpse before Naruto had moved his hand away from the door, but what he had seen was infinitely better than that orange jumpsuit he use to wear. The boy actually looked like a real shinobi with that outfit. It was surprising actually.

He had not seen Naruto since the incident; in fact, no one seemed to have seen him since then. It had actually caused a bit of commotion among the villagers who had feared some kind of grand prank from the 'Prankster King'.

Sarutobi himself had been concerned that the boy may have had some trouble coping with the new knowledge that he held the Kyuubi. However, it seemed as if he had been worried over nothing.

Shaking himself from his thoughts Sarutobi offered the boy he thought of as his grandson a smile. "Well, this is certainly a surprise Naruto-Kun, though I am glad you took my advice. I like the new look, you look like a true shinobi."

Naruto blushed a bit in embarrassment, "you think so? Well, I thought if I was going to be a real ninja, I should change into something that made me look a little more um… ninja-ish."

Sarutobi chuckled a bit, "indeed, I take it you are here to give me your registration?"

Naruto nodded as he gave the old man a grin, "Yep!" Walking up he handed Sarutobi his ninja ID and registration. Naruto moved over to one of the seats and waited for Sarutobi to approve it.

After a few moments of studying the information and picture Sarutobi nodded. "The picture looks good. I can see you have matured greatly." Naruto beamed at the old Hokage's praise. "To be honest I expected you to do something like paint your face, or some other childish act."

"Hey!" Naruto shouted indignantly, standing up and pointing at Sarutobi. "I've grown up since then! I'm not some brat who would do something like that anymore! I'm an adult now!"

Sarutobi just gave the boy an amused expression. "Yes that is true, you do seem to have grown exponentially this week. I was merely talking about what you would have done before."

Naruto calmed down slightly at that and gained a sheepish expression, he probably would have done something like that before. "Well… I suppose your right."

Sarutobi smiled before remembering something. "I forgot to mention something important the night of the 'incident' Naruto." Sarutobi began, catching the blond genin's attention. "Due to the fact that you were able to root out a traitor to Konoha and keep the forbidden scroll safe, I have listed it as your first B rank mission." Naruto's eyes widened in surprise at the new knowledge. "So I want you to come to my office later today so you can receive your mission pay."

"Really?" Naruto asked, at Sarutobi's nod he pumped his fist in the air. "That's awesome! My first B rank mission and I only just started as a genin! I'll be Hokage in no time with this kind of track record!"

Sarutobi just chuckled at the overenthusiastic blond. "I am sure you will Naruto."

"Speaking of Hokage, you might as well give me that hat right now Ojisan. Seeing as how I beat you that night." Naruto said with a grin.

Sarutobi blushed a bit, remembering just 'how' he had been 'beaten'. "I am afraid that did not actually constitute as a fight Naruto-Kun," the old Hokage replied smartly. "Therefore I can't actually give you my hat."

"Oh?" Naruto asked with a devious smirk on his face. "So if I were to beat you now, would you? Maybe you need a little reinforcement of just how badly you lost."

Sarutobi paled as he saw the blond putting up a familiar hand sign. "Naruto wait don't-"

"Oiroke No Jutsu!"

A cloud of smoke covered Naruto and when it cleared enough to see, it was no longer Naruto that Sarutobi was looking at.

He was now staring at a young blond woman who looked to be about 18 years old. She had long blond hair that was done up in two pig-tails that traveled down to her butt. Her face was heart-shaped and lightly tanned and she had a set of sky blue eyes that held an alluring quality to them. She had a small nose and on either side of her nose were three symmetrical 'whisker' marks that seemed to add an 'exotic' quality to her. Her lips were light, moist pink that contrasted a bit with her skin and gave her a pouty and seductive expression. Her body was what one could only describe as perfection. Luscious looking C borderline D cup breasts that while not as large as his former student Tsunade were amazingly round and perfect. A narrow waist with a flat toned stomach led into flared hips with a perfectly round and firm butt. Going down, even more, were a set of mile-long legs that seemed to go on forever.

She was also completely naked, with only small bits of smoke covering certain 'key' areas. Yet that only seemed to add to her allure, leaving just enough to cover her with and make you want more.

The Sandaime Hokage took all four seconds to notice these key features about the woman, when he did it only became a matter of time before he gave the inevitable perverted reaction.

BOOM!

Like last time the old Hokage was thrown back as a geyser of blood flew out of his nose.

"HAHAHAHAHA…! Looks like I got you good Ojisan!" Naruto shouted as he turned back into himself with a puff of smoke and held his stomach while trying not to fall on the floor.

A few seconds later Sarutobi managed to pull himself back up and set himself in his chair, dabbing his nose with a tissue. "That jutsu again, I must admit it's very clever but very dangerous. I'm going to have to list it as a kinjutsu."

Naruto blinked as he looked over at the old man. "So you're going to make this a forbidden technique?"

Sarutobi nodded, "it seems much too dangerous to be placed in the wrong hands."

The grin that stretched across Naruto's face threatened to split it in half. "That's AWESOME! Ha! I just graduated and I already made a kinjutsu! I'll be Hokage in no time if I keep this up! Who kicks ass! That's right, Naruto kicks ass!"

Sarutobi looked at Naruto with an expression somewhere between amusement and exasperation as the blond did a victory dance. "Naruto," he watched as the blond completely ignored him and continued dancing. "Naruto!" His voice was a little louder, hoping it would catch the blonds attention. When it didn't work he shouted, "NARUTO!"

"What is it Ojisan?" Naruto asked as he stopped his victory dance.

"You need to calm down, you're a shinobi remember?" reminded Sarutobi.

Naruto rubbed the back of his neck as a sheepish grin crossed his face. "Right, sorry."

Sarutobi sighed, "I swear sometimes-"

The old Hokage was interrupted as the door opened and a little kid rushed in with wooden shuriken in his hand.

"Now I've got you old man!" the child yelled, "after I defeat you I'll become Hokage!"

Naruto blinked as he watched the kid run. He was wearing a head cap and a blue scarf that was several feet too long for him. If he keeps running like that he's going to trip.

As if on cue the young boy's feet got caught up in his scarf and he tripped, landing flat on his face.

"Ow ow ow!" the boy yelled as he put his hands on his face and rolled back and forth along the floor.

Oh boy, Sarutobi thought as he sighed, if it's not one thing, it's another. The old Hokage pulled his Hokage hat down over his face in embarrassment. Naruto merely stared at the kid, wondering how the hell he could actually be dumb enough to wear a scarf that was so large. At the same time, a man wearing dark plane clothes and sunglasses appeared in the doorway, panting a bit.

"Gah! Dang, did someone set up a trap to trip me!" the kid shouted as he sat up, holding his head.

"Honorable grandson are you alright!" the man wearing the sunglasses asked. "And pardon my observations but there are no traps here, the surface is completely flat." The man said as he regained his composure, pushing his sunglasses up on his nose in what Naruto thought was a snooty gesture.

Naruto just continued to look on at the scene, one eye twitching. Kami, I don't think even I'm that clumsy!

The boy got up from the floor and looked around, noticing Naruto staring at him. At the same time the man with the sunglasses spotted Naruto as well.

It's him! The Kyuubi brat! He's the worst kind of troublemaker around! The man thought as he sneered at Naruto.

Naruto however did not notice the man's sneer of disgust as the boy stomped up to him and pointed. "It was you wasn't it! You're the one who tripped me!" he accused angrily, pointing a finger at him.

Naruto's first reaction was to smack the kid, but he took a calm breath, it would not do for a ninja to hit a civilian. Slowly and deliberately Naruto reached out and grabbed the boy's scarf, flinging it back and forth in front of the child's face.

"This," Naruto said in a slow voice as if talking to someone who was retarded. "Is what you tripped over. Seriously, if you're going to wear something like this, get one in a smaller size so your clumsy feet can't trip over it."

"No, no, no, NO!" the boy shouted as he stomped his feet on the ground. "You did it! I know you did! Just admit it you coward!"

That was enough for Naruto, no one called him a coward! Standing up Naruto lifted the boy off the ground by the scruff of his shirt.

"Now you listen here you damn brat!" Naruto shouted through gritted teeth. "I'm not a liar and I'm not a coward! You should be more careful when you're speaking to a shinobi, or someone might just end up putting you in your place!"

"Uzumaki! Take your hands off of him this instant!" the sunglasses man shouted. "He is the Honorable grandson of our leader Sandaime Hokage-Sama!"

Naruto paused as he turned to the man in the sunglasses, thinking about what he said before turning to the kid in his grip.

Huh, so this brat's related to the Hokage-Ojisan. Naruto thought since the sunglasses man did not have any reason to lie to him.

That's right, the boy thought with a smirk. He's just like the rest, stopping from doing something as soon as he learns who I am. Feeling confident that nothing would happen to him now, the young boy took this opportunity to gloat. "What's the matter, tough guy? I thought you were gonna teach me a lesson! Afraid because the Sandaime Hokage is my ojisan?" despite being held up in the air the young child puffed out his chest.

Naruto's eyes twitched several times. "I DON'T CARE EVEN IF HE'S YOUR OBAA-CHAN!" Naruto yelled as he dropped the boy on the floor and smashed a fist onto the top of his head.

Konohamaru who had tried to get up from being dropped, fell back to the floor as Naruto smashed a fist on his head.

This guy is… different…thought Konohamaru as he hit the ground again.

The man wearing the sunglasses looked scandalous 'he-he just assaulted the Honorable grandson!'

Sarutobi merely sighed and shook his head. "What a mess," he muttered.

"Damn brat," Naruto grumbled. He looked up at Sarutobi, "I'll be heading Ojisan, I need to clear my head." Naruto walked out of the room grumbling about 'stupid brats' needing to learn their place.

Leaving a slightly chuckling Sarutobi.

*****End

Kunai Kage Bushin No Jutsu (Kunai Shadow Cone Jutsu- A basic C rank jutsu that creates copies of thrown projectile weapons. Used for the mass bombardment of enemy positions, distractions, and creating distance between the user and his/her foes.

Bushin Daibakuha (Great Exploding Clone)- A rank Kinjutsu. Basically, a Kage Bushinthat is overloaded with chakra that will explode either when the user activates it, or it gets hit in some way.