Chapter six: the Genin exams

Six years had passed in a blink of an eye as Iruka stood before the class telling them what was required of them to become ninja and earn their leaf headbands.

"Not all of you will earn your headbands and be able to call yourselves ninja.  Remember to pass you have to be able to pull off the transformation jutsu, the clone jutsu, and score at least five points on the shuriken and kunai throw, and at least three points on the written test.  Extra points will be rewarded for the transformation jutsu and how many clones you can produce." stated Iruka.  Naruto let out a low sigh.  No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't produce a valuable clone.  They either look deflated or sick.  It was because he had too much chakra.  Even without the clone jutsu, Naruto wanted to pass as he was tied with Sasuke for rookie of the year.  This frustrated all of the human girls in the class as they felt that Sasuke was too good to be with Naruto and that the Kitsune was some how cheating.  They had no idea that Sasuke and Itachi was helping him with his studies.  Iruka dismissed the class as everyone left for the day.  Itachi had told his brother and Naruto that after school had let out, he would be happy to help with any training they needed to pass to become Genin.  Both Naruto and Sasuke headed home to the Uchiha compound.  Itachi had set up targets in the backyard near the forest that surrounded their home.  The targets was for their shuriken and kunai practice.  When the two got home, they called out for Itachi as the older Tengu told them that he was in the backyard.  Naruto and Sasuke headed to the backyard to see a table set up with various weapons.  

"So what do you guys need to pass?" asked Itachi.

"Transformation jutsu, clone jutsu, five points on target practice, and three points on the written." answered Sasuke.

"Itachi......  Can you still pass if you fail even one of the parts?" asked Naruto.  

"I am not certain.  But I think that I found a loop hole in the clone jutsu as no where does it say which clone jutsu that you have to do.  The clone jutsu that I am going to teach you is a B Ranked.  I believe that with the amount of the chakra you possess you can perform the forbidden part of this jutsu with ease.  As you maybe the only one who could do it safely." answered Itachi as this caused Naruto's brow to raise in question.  Itachi took a step back as he held up two of his fingers in a plus sign.  "Shadow Clone Jutsu." he stated creating at least four solid clones.  "This jutsu creates a solid clone which equal distributes your chakra between yourself and the clone.  The version that is forbidden is  the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu.  Now I want for you to give it a try." stated Itachi as he dismissed the jutsu.  Naruto stepped back away from both Sasuke and Itachi as he took a long deep breath letting it out slowly.  He held his hands up in the same way that Itachi did as he flared up his chakra.

"Shadow Clone Jutsu!" he called out.

The following  day both Naruto and Sasuke entered the ninja academy.  Both were determined to become ninja.  They hoped that they would be placed on the same team.  Naruto became good friends with Kiba Inuzuka.  Most of the demons in the class didn't treat Naruto any different than any other demon that was in the class.  The Ookami even supported Naruto's dream to become Hokage along with their teacher Iruka whom also happened to be a human omega.  Male omega's were very rare in the leaf village or in the elemental nations all together.  Even though Iruka hadn't mated yet, his desire to be a parent or around children drove him to become a teacher.    Both demons made their way into the classroom as once again, Sasuke's fangirls surrounded the young Tengu.  Kiba pulled Naruto away from the horde of fangirls before the Kitsune could attack them.  

"They aren't worth it Naruto.  If they become ninja, they will die on the battle field." Kiba snarled loudly.  The girls simply turned towards Kiba either sticking their tongues out or giving Kiba the bird (middle finger).

"All right class settle down as I know that you are all excited to become ninja.  But first you have to pass the tests.  And to help me with the evaluations, I asked for another teacher to help me out.......  Mizuki." stated Iruka as a man stood up and walked over towards Iruka.  Naruto couldn't help but to shutter at the cold stare that was directed at him by Mizuki.

*Don't worry Kit.  Even if he tries to sabotage you from passing, your scores alone should allow you pass.  Let's hope that Iruka notices him trying to sabotage your test.* Kurama stated mentally. 

One at a time Iruka called out a name as they were lead to an empty classroom next to the main classroom.  Some of the students returned with their headbands while others didn't make out so well.  Naruto practiced in his mindscape the jutsu's that he needed to pass.  Kiba had returned with his headband as Sasuke was called.  Sasuke nudged his mate bringing Naruto out of his mindscape.

"Wish me luck!" Sasuke stated.  Naruto grabbed Sasuke by the shirt pulling the Tengu close as he planted a sweet kiss onto his lips.  Naruto could hear the fangirls screeching at him.  But Naruto didn't care.  Alpha's weren't the only ones who showed dominance and aggressive behavior when it comes to their mates.  Naruto pulled away as Sasuke had a bright blush lining his cheeks.

"Good luck as I know that you will definitely pass." Naruto stated with a smile.

"Then you better pass too Naru as I'm routing for you." Sasuke whispered.  Naruto couldn't help help but to shiver at the pet nickname Sasuke called him by.  Sasuke left the room as the fangirls crowded the Kitsune with murder in their eyes.  Kiba unleashed his alpha flare and growled at the fangirls.

"Back Off!" he snapped in his alpha voice.  The fangirls backed away from the angry alpha.

"Thanks Kiba." Naruto replied as the Ookami powered down his alpha dominance.  Kiba just smiled at Naruto nodding his head. 

Sasuke returned with a headband as soon it was Naruto's turn.  Naruto gulped at the burning gaze of the humans who didn't want for him to pass.  Naruto took a deep breath letting it out slowly before he entered the exam room.

*You got this Naruto.  Don't worry.* Kurama stated mentally.  Naruto didn't reply as he took a seat before Iruka and Mizuki.  On the table sat the written part of the test.  

"Alright Naruto.  You have thirty minutes to complete  the test before you."  Naruto nodded that he understood as he picked up the pencil.  "And begin!"  Naruto flipped over the test and began answering the questions.  Some of the questions he didn't remember learning about in school.  Someone had rigged his test so that he would fail.  But, Kurama knew the answers to the much harder questions as he gave his kit the answers.  "Time's up." stated Iruka.  Naruto handed his test as the teachers eyes widened.  Iruka's eyes looked at Mizuki whom looked a bit mad that Naruto was able to answer questions that only a Jonin or Anbu could answer.

"Uzumaki........  Take off your collar!" demanded Mizuki.  Naruto raised his brow but, he did as he was told.  He showed both of his teachers that he hasn't been marked yet so, there was on way that he could cheat.

"Let's move on to the kunai and shuriken throws."  stated Iruka as the three went outside where targets were set up much like how Itachi did at home.  "Let's start with the shurikens.  There are ten shurikens as you have to get them as close to the bull's-eye as possible." stated Iruka.  Naruto walked over to the table where the shurikens and kunai laid.  Upon examination of the weapons, Naruto noticed that some of them were blunt and dull.  The same problem existed with the kunai as they looked ready to break.  

"Iruka-sensei there is a problem with the shuriken and kunai." Naruto stated as he picked up the ones that he could use.  Iruka went over to see what Naruto was talking about.  Once again, Iruka's eyes widened when he noticed what Naruto was talking about.  Once again Iruka looked at Mizuki.  Once was just a coincidence but twice was a conspiracy.  Iruka handed Naruto some of his kunai and shurikens this way he could complete the test. 

After completing the shuriken and kunai test, the three re-entered the classroom to complete the final parts of the test.

"All right Naruto.  To pass you need to complete a transformation jutsu and clone jutsu." Iruka stated.  Naruto already knew what he was going to do for the transformation jutsu.  Naruto took a long deep breath letting it out slowly.

*Perform both at once Naruto.  I want to see the looks on their faces.  There is no way that they can fail you.* Kurama stated mentally.  Naruto smiled as he held his hands up on the cross position to perform the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu.

"Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Naruto whispered as he created eleven clones as they were in the forms of his father (Minato), his mother (Kushina), Kurama, a female version of himself (Naruko), and a version of himself mixed with Sasuke (Menma).  One set of the five all had his signature fox ears and tail while the other six were completely human.  Iruka and Mizuki were stunned.  Iruka knew that he performed a B Rank clone jutsu.  No where did it say what clone jutsu Naruto had to perform.

"Congratulations Naruto.......  You pass as with the situations that happened during your test, you are definitely the rookie of the year." stated Iruka.

"Are you mad?!  He performed a forbidden jutsu and cheated on his test!" snarled Mizuki.

"How did he Mizuki?  Clearly you aren't seeing the same results that I've seen." replied Iruka.

"It's clear that he has been trying to sabotage Naruto's test from the very beginning." stated a mysterious voice.   A man wearing an Anbu uniform and the Anbu mask of a dog (Kakashi) stepped out of the shadows making Mizuki curse to himself.

"Mizuki you are under arrest.  You were wise to suspect that he would try something Iruka." stated the Inu Anbu as he bound Mizuki up in the ninja wire before he could escape or attack anyone in the room.  "Congratulations on passing Naruto as I look forward to seeing you in the field as I expect great things from you." stated the masked Anbu before he left the academy taking Mizuki with him.