Chapter 10: Ramen Lover!? The Entrance Test?!

It's been a few days since we came to Konoha and I'll say it. It's an awesome experience. I see ninjas running on the rooftops. The village.. no it's more accurate to say a city, has so many interesting things. I had seen the Hokage Mansion, the Shinobi Academy and of course I was going to the most legendary place in the world of Naruto.

"Let's go there, I heard from Otou-san that the ramen there is really good" Naruko said to me while looking at a specific shop.

"Well, sensei is always right so..." I said as I shamelessly using my Kurama's name to hide my enthusiasm but that couldn't fool Naruko at all. Afterall she's a hybrid between a Yokai and a Tailed Beast. A family of The Nine Tailed.

"Yeah right. Let's go inside." She said. Of course I had to comply afterall this is the place

"Welcome to Ichiraku Ramen, how may I help you!!" An old man said, he seemed to be the owner of the place.

"Can we have 2 bowls of Miso Ramen."

"Coming right up!!" The old man said before he went inside the shop. I saw a young woman coming towards us right after wearing the same thing the old man was wearing.

"Oh, new customers." The woman said to us.

"Oh, good afternoon Chef-san." Naruko greeted the woman

"Please call me Ayame." She answered Naruko and she did just that.

"Oh then, hello Ayame-san, my name is Naruko. Nice to meet you. This is my friend Akiho Shirotsuki."

"Hello, nice to meet you Ayame-san." I answered the girl named Ayame. As I saw her and how beautiful she was it left me thinking.

'I am gonna have a harem or not? Okay, I might do so if my first girlfriend is okay with it but she's gotta have the stamina. After unlocking the 2nd Chakra it allowed me to control my lust yet it may have given me great sexual stamina.'

'And even then, should I let normal girls in the harem. Noo!! If I do that I might get them into trouble. This will have to wait till the time comes. I don't have the hormones to think about this right now.'

We talked for a while before the old man came back with two bowls.

"Here you go." The old man said as he handed us two bowls of steaming hot ramen. It looked appetising. The broth, the noodles, the pork. There's only one way to find out.

"Itadakimase" Both Naruko and I ate the ramen. I was shaking after I tasted it.

"Is there anything wrong." Teuchi sounded a bit worried seeing my state.

"Old man..... I gotta hand it to ya'. IT REALLY HITS THE SPOT!! This is the best ramen I ever had. I feel bad for anyone who hasn't tried it." I said but I couldn't actually stop eating.

"The texture of the pork and noodles is so divine. The broth is really delicious and has this smooth texture to it. It really complements the noodles. The flavours blend together to create a Heaven on Earth. Everything is just so divine, I don't even know why I am still speaking." Naruko said with enthusiasm.

"Oh, thank you. It really is worthwhile when your work is appreciated." The old man said, he sounded happy at my comment.

"My complements to the chef. Do you mind telling your name?" I said to the old man who owns this shop I will frequently visit.

"It's Teuchi Ichiraku. Am sure my daughter already introduced herself."

"Of course. Tell you what, bring 4 more bowls and maybe I'll just be fine."

"What do you mean Akiho-kun?" Ayame said with a confused expression.

"You see, I have a very high metabolism so it might not be enough. I don't want to trouble you."

"Nonsense, I'll be right back. I've dealt with worse things than this." Teuchi said to me.

Just like that, Teuchi left to make more ramen. A few minutes later a new figure entered the shop. A yellow haired kid and blue eyes, wearing a white shirt and blue shorts came in. He also had three whiskers on both of his cheeks.

'Is that??'

The kid sat down as he grinned widely.

"Can I have 2 bowls of Miso Ramen please." The yellow haired boy said, a bit loud but I expected a lot worse. Compared to the boy I know, he seemed more calm yet he had that dynamic personality of his.

"It's on the way."

"Huh, and might you be." I asked the kid before he smiled and answered.

'Who would it be, besides the hyperactive number 1 knucklehead.'

"I am Naruto Uzumaki. What's your name."

"Akiho Shirotsuki, nice to meet you."

"Naruko, also pleased to meet you Naruto-san."

"Please both of you, no need to add any suffix."

"So, Naruto. I figure you come here a lot often."

"Of course, I come here almost everyday."

"Oh really!? Well it's our first time you see."

"Seriously!? Then I will have to recommend the entire menu, although I like Miso Ramen more."

"What a coincidence, we just ordered the same thing."

"Here you go." Ayame said as she handed us what we ordered

"Itadakimase." Naruto said before he he started eating.

---Few minutes later---

"Aahhh, man that hit the spot."

"Yeah... hey Naruto. Do you happen to know anything about entering the Academy??"

"You guys heading there too?"

"Yes actually. So anything we need to know!?" Naruko asked hoping that he would have some knowledge.

"Well, the requirements would be having access to Chakra while those who come from clans can display jutsu and I just happened to be one of them."

"Is there a way we can be in the same class??" Naruko asked the question as I listened carefully. I want to be with the best so I can be the best. I don't want anything half-assed.

"That's super easy, you have to show them the good stuff and all that. High enough Chakra level, good physical stats and good enough Chakra control. I can teach you that Dattebayo." Naruto said.

Naruko actually took a shot in the dark, she never thought he knew. No one else knows that though.

"Sure, you know what... The next three rounds are on me." I said with while taking calculated risks. Do you know who Naruto Uzumaki is!?

"Really!?" Naruto said with excitement.

"Yeah. You wouldn't refuse this show of gratitude would ya'?" I asked knowing full well what his answer is.

"How can I refuse." Naruto sheepishly said while scratching his head.

---Few minutes later---

"See you guys some other time." I called out as we left the shop after we literally ate 15 bowls each. That's only enough for lunch however....

Don't blame me, that's what physical training does and I regret nothing.

If doing 5000 push-ups, sit-ups and squats along with 10 kilometre run in less than 20 minutes has no effect on your metabolism, kudos to you my friend. You must be already dead at this point.

The only reason am not bulky is because I know a certain way to increase my body's strength while retaining it's appearance. It involves circulating Life Energy like Ki or Yang Chakra in the body.

"Haha, those kids sure can eat."

"I guess Naruto found compatible friends. I might need to be prepared for anything." Teuchi said to his daughter.

--Back to Akiho-

"So when is the entrance exam??" I asked, I have to be prepared for anything

"Next week. This means you've got a week to learn all the things I'll teach you dattebayo."

"He should be able to do it at that time 'ttebane." Naruko said on the side.

"Huh, you sound like my mother." Naruto said after hearing Naruko's slip up.

"Wait, who is your mother?" She asked.

"You'll meet her some other time." Naruto answered with a smile, he must be thinking about his mother. Then I remembered.

'Isn't his mother already dead!? Whatever.'

"Naruko, you shouldn't try to cover up that verbal tick. I like it, dattebayo." I said mimicking Naruto.

"Hey, that's my line 'ttebayo!!"

"Who asked your opinion!!!"  Both Naruto and Naruko said respectively.

"Now you two sound like brother and sister." I said to both of them.

"AKIHO!!!" That was what the entirety of Konoha heard. I on the other hand was running away from a bunch of yellow heads.

---Few minutes later--

"See you guys later." Naruto said as he left towards his house. Surpringly he wasn't living in that rundown apartment. Was this not Minato's house or something like that.

"Bye."

'This world is getting complicated.' I thought after Naruto left.

We then walked home while I talking to each other.

"So, have you mastered the clone jutsu and transformation jutsu?" Naruko asked me.

You really think am not going to learn a Jutsu? What am I crazy?

"I have mastered both of them. Now I have to focus on Chakra Control before I can move on. It has to be at a high level."

"You're right, I should probably practice some more. We made it home."

We got inside the house and the first person to greet us was Akeno.

"Where have you two been the entire afternoon?" Akeno asked, she was a bit upset and I could tell that much. The 4th Chakra may have made me sensitive to emotions. And maybe my emotions as whole.

This is exactly why I don't like showing people my emotions too much. Acting cold is just my way of protecting such vulnerable thing.

"Sorry Akeno. We made a new friend today and we were just getting to know him you see." Naruko said to her friend who she knew felt sad right now.

"Hmph, and who is this friend of yours?" Akeno said with a cute pout on her face.

"His name is Naruto Uzumaki. I'll introduce you to him tomorrow. In the meantime why don't we play with Kunou-chan for while, hmm?" Naruko said as she was pointing at me.

I of course was holding onto little Kunou who walked over to me. Barely. She is still a kid, afterall. We played with her until Yasaka came back from wherever she was along with Mom.

"Oh, so you came back huh?" Mom said to both of us to which we nodded.

"Well, I am going to ask Shuri to help me out with cooking dinner. A good thing we're living together right?" Mom said as she walked towards the garden, most likely where the aforementioned person is.

"Of course. The more people there are then the more food there will be." I couldn't help but think of the delicacies we will be having tonight. I can't wait to have some ramen too.

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"Earth to Akiho, HEY!!" Yasaka was trying to snap me out of it, that certainly did do the trick.

"Hm, what happened?" I asked absentmindedly.

"You were drooling." Akeno said to me which left me bewildered.

"I was drooling!?" I can't believe it. I have never drooled in my life even when in my sleep. Except those few times when I was a kid.

"Hahaha." Everyone just laughed at me.

"Fufufu." And Yasaka was giggling as always.

"Stop that!!"

--The next day--

"Hey Naruto, ready to go out to train?" I asked Naruto.

"Of course, I can never break a promise."

"This is Akeno Himejima by the way. She lives with us." Naruko said to the yellow haired boy.

"Nice to meet you Himejima-san."

"Please, a friend of their's is a friend of mine. Treat me well."

"Why don't we explore the village Akeno?"

"Okay, we'll be back right after you are done okay."

"Okay" I watched as both Akeno and Naruko going away.

"Alright, now let's go to the playground."

"Sure."

When we got there the first thing Naruto did was to lay down under a tree and put a leaf on his forehead.

"Now, what we're going to try is a little exercise called the Leaf Concentration Exercise. You must be able to control your Chakra right."

"I have some experience."

"Good then you should focus your Chakra on the point of contact between you and the leaf. I will increase the difficulty by adding a new leaf on parts of your body. Then we will move on to the next stage." Naruto said.

I don't get it, isn't Naruto supposed to be stupid. What kind of sick joke is this. When did you get a brain? All I know is that you are brain dead.

"Why are you so surprised?" Naruto asked, seemingly confused.

"Nothing, let's start." I said, to which Naruto just shrugged.

"Alright, just place a leaf on your forehead. Try to not let it fly away."

I did just that. I decided to just deeply meditate, that way I can achieve better results.

'It seems his Chakra Control is good, now let's see how far he can go.' Naruto though as he placed a leaf while holding a scroll in hand. If one would look at it then they would see the Chakra Pathway.

What he is testing is how much Chakra can he harness and concentrate in different parts of his body.

He placed a leaf on each of his tenkentsu points so he could see if he can release Chakra from multiple points and he managed 17 before he lost control.

"So, how did I do?"

"You're control is pretty good. I think we can continue this exercise for a while Dattebayo. Let's just focus on what you can do." Naruto said. For a half an hour we have been doing the same thing until he decided it was enough.

"Alright, let's try the tree climbing exercise. All you gotta do is climb a tree, with your feet of course. All you need to do is gather enough Chakra to not tumble down or push you of the tree. Believe me, you don't wanna tumble down."

"You make it sound as if that happened to you."

"Hey, quit being a smart mouth and climb the tree. If you can do it why don't you just do it 'ttebayo."

'Well, here goes.' I placed a foot on the trunk before I could actually climb the tree. I built up the amount Chakra that was enough stick to the tree. I ran up the tree but I saw the world upside down.

*Bang*

"BLOODY MOTHER OF ALL THINGS RELATED TO CHAKRA!!"

---Somewhere on Earth---

"I feel like someone is cursing me." A pale skinned beauty, pale eyes and a slit on her forehead wearing a white dress with nine magatama on the neck. She also had very long hair with red lips that were inviting.

This woman though she had odd coloured skin looked like a goddess in all rights.

"Perhaps you were imagining things, my lady."

"How are things in the Underworld, Grayfia."

"It is rather peaceful, except for the some noble houses and the elders everything is fine."

"Good to hear."

--Back to Akiho--

"Aww man, that hurts. Do you really want to die."

"Hey, at least next time you know what happens if you slip up."

"Stupid idiot." I prepared myself for actually climbing this tree. Come on! I can do this.

"Let's go." I ran up the tree and now I was getting used to it and also marked the tree everytime I failed. Now I can definitely make it up the tree.

"Good, now decrease your speed little by little till you can just casually walk up and down the tree. That will be your goal."

"You guys done yet?"

"Yeah, we're done. How about we go and hang out."

"Sure."

We spent most of our time going around the city. I gotta say I really appreciate this village. It is beautiful in real life and has got amazing food. Akeno can testify to that. I am sure everyone else would love it. I just can't wait to get into the Ninja Academy next week.

--A Week Later--

I have practiced my Chakra Control and I can say I am really good at it. Naruto himself hasn't mastered all the exercises but he testified that I am many times better in Chakra Control that he is.

"Next up, Akiho Shirotsuki, Sakura Haruno."

'A girl with a large forehead." Sakura Haruno, possible member of the future Team 7 along with Naruko Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha. She is like I said earlier, a girl with a wide forehead. She has pink hair and green eyes like mine.

"Haruno-san, it's nice to meet you. Am Akiho Shirotsuki."

"Nice to meet you two."

"The two of you will be going against a Genin individually in Hand to Hand combat, understood." An old man who looked very reminiscent to the Forth Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

"Yes sir!!"

"These are your opponents. We will spectate the fight and will determine whether you pass or fail."

The Third Hokage said as we entered separate battle ground. I got into a battle ready stance.

"I am grateful for this opportunity senpai. Please take care of me."

"Of course. I will naturally have to take care of my junior."

"Start."

I observed his every move as I ran around him in circles. It didn't seem as if he was going to move anytime soon so I decided to go on the offensive.

I closed in on him and punched him but he dodged it. I then went for another punch followed by a followed by a kick to his left thigh. He was actually able to dodge all those but I let loose a bit.

I used the force of my kick to crouch down and use a move similar to the leaf whirlwind so I could knock him of balance which forced him to jump back. I then followed up by myself toward him and giving a heel drop he which blocked.

But he was underestimating me. The force behind that heel drop broke his gaurd which allowed me to land a blow on his stomach sending home back.

He was able to find his balance.

"My junior is really good."

"I actually know how to fight you see."

"Then show me what else you got."

We then ran towards each other and he threw the first punch which I caught.

'He can actually receive a blow from me.' The Chunin thought.

He threw a kick so he can break free which I dodged but I still had room to attack. We kept exchanging blows which made all the spectators watching in awe at my display of Taijutsu.

"He certainly passes the Taijutsu test. He is skilled, no he is years ahead his peers."

"So should we stop the fight?"

"Let's watch a little longer."

I threw a back hand punch which he dodged before I used my momentum to to kick him in the face with force which made him block it, leaving him wide open.

I then continued the attack using the same momentum and supported myself with my hands, twisting my body and aimed for his legs which I was successful. I then crouched down on all fours and kicked him while supporting my body with my bare hands.

He dodged it at the very last second. I then readied myself to come at him with half my original speed but our battle was cut short.

"That's enough, I think you both passed the Taijutsu test."

"Ohhh, you were really good senpai. Great fight."

"Who in the world taught you how to fight kid."

"I learnt from the best out there."

"Now, Akiho Shirotsuki and Sakura Haruno. You must each flare your Chakra to us so we can figure out how strong you are. You must also control the amount of Chakra you release. Start!!"

I did as asked and flared my Chakra while controlling my output. This allowed them to Gauge both my control and my strength.

"Very good, next."

---Few minutes later---

"Ohh, am so proud of you son." My Mom said after such a display. I was outside the Academy along with Naruko and Akeno.

"Yeah, you inspired me to learn hand to hand combat Akiho. I never thought you would be so cool." Akeno said to me with actual stars in her eyes.

"I expect nothing less from a person I trained for four years." A voice that belongs to my sensei said from behind us

"Kurama-sensei!!"

"Hey."

"Yo, I never knew you could fight like that Akiho. I guess I already got myself a rival, right dad?" Naruto said while looking at someone.

"Of course." A yellow haired man said as he stood with the other one.

"Naruto, I couldn't see your fight but I am sure you succeeded?" I asked the younger yellow head.

"You better believe it."

"So this is the kid you and Kurama have been talking about." The yellow haired man said to Kurama.

"And you must be Naruto's Father?" I asked a bit surprised at seeing the very legend that was the Hokage.

"That's right. I am Minato Namikaze and this is my lovely wife, Kushina Uzumaki."

"Hello." Kushina said. I just looked at her confused.

"So, a woman with beautiful red hair. Maybe am dreaming again. No wait-"

"How cute!!" She hugged me into her chest. '

This again.' She let me go afterwards. Her boobs are really soft. No perverted thoughts here.

"How many people wanna send me to the grave." I looked at a certain fox who looked away as if it had nothing to do with her.

"Well, I am sorry to keep it brief but my presence is needed elsewhere. I will see you guys soon." Minato said with wry smile. He then thought

'He's still a kid afterall. He wouldn't understand.'

"Aww, do we really have to leave." Kushina said.

"Yes, Kushina."

"Fine." She said so reluctantly

They then left along with Naruto. Man, they are still..... alive!?

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That..... Explains..... Everything.....

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