A/N: I'm sorry for the late update, but after I goes on my holiday trip I just kinda lost my drive to write new chapters. I'm getting back to it though. I write this chapter over the course of what like 2,5 months? Even this author note has been changed multiple times just because of me prolonging the update. Also I'd like to notify you that starting now, I won't be able to update as fast as before, because I have to go back to school after a 1 month holiday. I predicted that I will only be able upload a chapter per month at most. I say that, but most probably I won't update this story for at least until Christmas, because that's when the long holiday started. In exchange for the late update I made this chapter longer than usual about 4.7 k words compared to the usual 2.5k-3k words.

I would also ask if someone would like to become a beta reader to my story.

The change I made in last chapter is only that Naruto's new clothing has the Uzumaki symbol embroidered in it and about the A/N about Hinata I deleted it caused I changed my mind.

Sorry if I like to revised the chapter that I wrote but, I need to fix some mistakes or add some things for the story development that I forgot to add because of rushing the story a bit.

I also changed the story summary completely because to be honest, it sucks before. Tell me if it has become better.

Sorry for the rant, now let's get into the story.

Any review or suggestions will be appreciated.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto and Naruto Shippuden. That right belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.

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"Normal speech"

"Normal thought"

"Summon/Bijuu speech"

"Summon/Bijuu thought"

"Jutsu"

Now on to the Story.

(The Next Day, Graduation Day, Naruto's Room)

"Kringg…kringg…kringg..kri"

"Okay, okay. I'll get up." Naruto said while turning the alarm off. He suddenly think why he was setting the alarm this early at 06.00 A.M. (A/N: Which is still considered normal if not a bit late in my country for school. I am jealous of those people, like really.)

"Oh yeah, today is the graduation day and I just want to be early to thank Iruka-sensei for what he has done to me." he thought. Iruka was the only sensei at the academy that actually cared for him. Sometimes he even went as far as to buy him ramen at Ichiraku's. "Well time to get going." With that said he began to take a shower and equipped his new outfit before using a shunshin to get to the academy.

(In The Academy)

He arrived at a rather secluded spot in the academy. He decided to arrive at this spot because even though he decided to reveal his true skills now, he still didn't feel too comfortable with it.

After arriving he went for a walk to Iruka-sensei's office. After awhile he arrived in front of its door. "What should I say?" he thought. "Ah well, I'll figure it out inside." He decided and knocked the door. "Iruka-sensei, may I speak with you?" asked the blonde.

"Ah, Naruto. Yes come in." answered Iruka. After Naruto get inside and closed the door he asked "So what brings you here today, Naruto?".

"Well, I just want to say thank you for all of your kindness this whole time. People always avoid me and scorned me, but you never do that and are really friendly with me. For that I thank you." Said Naruto while smiling a genuine smile.

"What happened to him all of a sudden he's all polite and good. He also get rid of that jumpsuit. Well not that I'm complaining." thought Iruka. "Well, uh, thanks Naruto. But why all of a sudden said this to me." asked Iruka.

"Well, this is the graduation day and probably after this we won't see each other too much. So, I guess I just want to get this out of my chest." said Naruto.

"Oh well, I guess that makes sense. So see you later in class, Naruto." said Iruka.

"See you later Iruka-sensei." with that said he waved a hand and get out of the room.

(In The Classroom)

When he arrived in class at 6.45 A.M. it was still empty. He decided to take the back seats so he could sleep a little without interruptions from his classmates.

(1 hour later)

After one hour of uninterrupted sleep Naruto open his eyes and saw that while he was asleep the class had gotten full. It seems they were all excited and decided to come earlier than usual.

Realizing he still had time before Iruka-sensei arrives he decided to observe his class mates. He concluded that there were only 7 possibly 8 people who will become good shinobi. That people being Sasuke Uchiha, Hinata Hyuuga, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Nara Shikamaru, Chouji Akimichi, Ino Yamanaka, and possibly Sakura Haruno. Each one of them except Sakura and Kiba is the heir/heiress of their respective clan.

When the clock was almost at 8 Iruka and Mizuki arrived on the classroom. Mizuki is Iruka's teaching assistant, but Naruto didn't like him. He somehow sensed that only put a front that he cared for him, while in reality he despised him. "Be quiet!" Iruka shouted. But, almost none of the students listen to him. "Be quiet!" he repeated, but everyone was still talking. "BE QUIET!" he finally lose control and used his big head no jutsu. Instantly everyone get quiet and he started to present the students until he reached Naruto's name "Uzumaki Naruto". Naruto was about to answer when someone beat him into it.

"Looks like Naruto-baka is too scared to fail again." said you know who making most of the class laugh.

"I'm here" said Naruto ignoring Sakura's words.

At this everyone in the class snapped their heads to him. "Na-naruto, is that you?" asked Sakura.

"Who do you think am I, of course I am Naruto." asked Naruto.

After the students snapped out of their shock after seeing Naruto's new outfit, Iruka continued with the absence.

"Ok now today is the graduation exam, this test will decide whether or not you're worthy of becoming a shinobi." Iruka said, and he continued "The test consist of 4 parts written exam, projectile throwing exam, taijutsu exam and ninjutsu exam." at this everyone in the class nodded indicating their attention.

"The allotted time for the written exam is 60 minutes. Now let's begin" Iruka said and started handing out the exams, as he got near Naruto a discrete smile appeared in Mizuki. Naruto sensed something strange about his exam and tried to dispel any possible genjutsu placed on his paper.

Making a half tiger hand seal and whispering "Kai", the genjutsu dispelled and showed the real exam that Naruto started filling. The real questions while a bit useless is easy after those first 3 years of constant drilling the basic of being a shinobi and knowledge by Kakashi. After only 30 minutes he was done and waited for the allotted time to end.

"OK class, time's up." Iruka said and Mizuki got up and started collecting the exams. After which the class moved to the training field for the projectile throwing exam.

"Alright class, you have 10 kunai and 10 shuriken that you must throw and hit the marks" Iruka explained and started calling names by alphabet order and each of the students moved forward for the evaluation.

The evaluation kept going until "Uchiha Sasuke" Iruka called and suddenly every fan girl was yelling "Sasuke is the best" or "Go Sasuke show them". Seeing this Naruto rolled his eyes "Fangirls" he muttered.

Sasuke picked up the weapons and expertly threw them. Every single kunai and shuriken hit the target. "Well done Sasuke, you got 10 out of 10 on both kunai and shuriken." Iruka said and the fan girl group went wild. Sasuke was going back to his place and said to Naruto"Beat that dobe".

Then Naruto asked rheotorically "How can I beat you if you get the perfect score? Uchiha's are known for their shurikenjutsu and genjutsu after all."

Hearing this Sasuke smirked and said "Well said. Then try to get the same score as me." After that he passed Naruto.

"Uzumaki Naruto" Iruka called. The blonde then took the weapons and threw them hitting every single target.

Iruka eyes widened. "G-Good J-Job Naruto, you also got 10 out of 10 on both shuriken and kunai" Iruka said congratulating him. Sasuke seemed really surprised at this and a hint of annoyance could be seen in his eyes. The fan girls of course started yelling that it was simply a fluke.

After finishing the throwing exam and cleaning the training ground Iruka said "The rules of the exam is as follow: 1) You will fight against other students by my selection, 2) You may not use any chakra in this exam, 3) Shuriken and kunai are allowed in this exam. That concludes the rules, now when I call your names you will step forward. Number one…" after this Naruto decided to stop paying attention and only interested when one of the 8 people that he thought before get examined. As he predicted all of them pass the exam. When he get called, he was being matched up against one of the unknown students (you know what I mean). After hearing this he walk to the arena and spread his legs with his right legs in front of his left leg, his right palm is open in front while his left hand is closed on his back, this is the opening stance for uzuken his taijutsu style. While his opponent take up the standard academy stance. "Are both ready?' asked Iruka, they nodded. "Ok then, hajime.". Immediately the boy (Yes the no name student is a boy) launched himself at Naruto and try to punch Naruto's head attempting to end the fight early because he assumed that Naruto is a weak opponent. At the last second, Naruto redirect his punch with his right hand then he spin and kick his opponent on the back using his right leg and drew a kunai from his ninja pouch with his left hand and stick it to his opponent neck.

The whole class grew silent because the shock of how swiftly that fight ended by Naruto, who usually only fight with no style like a brawler. "Since when that Naruto get this good?"thought Iruka. After snapping out of his shock Iruka said "Shosha, Uzumaki Naruto."

After Naruto's match the taijutsu exam continued for a while before ending.

After the taijutsu exam was over everyone went inside the classroom. After everyone is was seated Iruka said "Now, it is time for the ninjutsu exam. You will be called to in front of the classroom to perform the Henge, Kawarimi, and Bunshin no jutsu.". After that Iruka began calling the students one by one until he got into Naruto "Naruto Uzumaki" Iruka called. He then went into the front of the class and henged into his father, The Yondaime Hokage, Minato Namikaze. "Good job Naruto. That is a very good replica of the yondaime hokage. Now perform the Kawarimi." Complimented Iruka. He then substituted himself with a chair. "Okay Naruto. Now for the bunshin." said Iruka.

But instead of doing the bunshin Naruto asked "Umm, Iruka-sensei. You see I have a little bit of problem with the bunshin no jutsu, because of my chakra reserves. Could I use other types of bunshin for the exam, sensei?"

"Oh, okay. The normal bunshin is the lowest rank out of all the bunshin jutsus. So if you could the others then there will be no problem." said Iruka wondering what type of bunshin will Naruto use.

"Thanks , Kage bunshin no jutsu." said Naruto. Once he said that 5 replica of Naruto could be seen beside him.

"Wh-what Kage bunshin. How did he learn that. Scratch that how did he even use it without any kind of exhaustion." thought Iruka. "That was really impressive Naruto to be able to use kage bunshin at your age. Congratulations you pass the exam. Here is your hitai-ate." said Iruka while handing Naruto a metal headband with black cloth and the Konoha symbol engraved in it.

"Thank you Iruka-sensei." said Naruto before coming back to his seat.

After all the other student do the exam Iruka said to the class "Congratulations for all of you that passed. For you that passed please come here next week for team placements."

After that Mizuki give Iruka a sheet of paper containing the rank of students in the exam. After reading it Iruka announced "The rookie of the year is Sasuke Uchiha."

Instantly the fan girls cheered and shouted "You're the best Sasuke-kun" among other things. Meanwhile Naruto was angry "So I am correct in assuming that Mizuki despise me. Damn it. Think at the positive side Naruto. At least you still get to graduate." thought Naruto in an attempt to dissuade his anger. Not long after that the class ended and Naruto went to his usual spot on the swing when Mizuki come to him.

"Hey Naruto" said Mizuki.

"Hey, Mizuki-sensei" replied Naruto emotionlessly.

"You know Naruto. I'm sure you would have been the one to have the title of rookie of the year instead of Sasuke. But, for whatever circumstances Sasuke got it instead." said Mizuki while smiling.

"Yeah, if what you mean by whatever circumstances is you messing with my score." thought naruto bitterly, but held it inside.

"I'll let you on a big secret. There is actually a special exam to become the rookie of the year. That is to steal the forbidden scroll of sealing from the Hokage tower. Would you like to accept it, Naruto?" Mizuki said still with that smile on his face.

"I know there is no way that there is an exam to steal the forbidden scroll of sealing. That scroll is full of kinjutsus. So, Mizuki must want the scroll for himself. I'll play along then to catch him." thought Naruto. "Ok, Mizuki-sensei. I'll take the exam." said Naruto.

"Ok, Naruto. Then meet me in the forest after you completed the exam." said Mizuki. With that said Mizuki left Naruto in a shunshin.

"Ok, let's get this started." thought Naruto.

(Hokage's Office)

After a bit of sneaking. Naruto managed to get into the Hokage's Office and grab the Forbidden Scroll of Sealing. But, as he was about to come out, Hiruzen stepped into the room.

"Naruto-kun, what are you doing with The Forbidden Scroll of Sealing?" asked Hiruzen cautiously.

"Gomenasai jiji, I promise I will tell you later for now please let me go, Oiroke no Jutsu!" Naruto said confident in his own power to capture Mizuki alone.

After he said that Naruto turned into a sexy woman with blonde hair tied into a twin tail and smoke only covering her most private parts. Seeing this, the inner pervert of the fabled hokage come out and blood come out of his nose before he fainted with a stupid grin on his face.

"Why must all of my sensei is a pervert." muttered Naruto before dispelling his jutsu and leaving the Hokage's Office.

(In the Forest)

After stealing The Forbidden Scroll of Sealing (I swear that name is way too long to write). Naruto went to the designated clearing in the forest that Mizuki told him. After much pondering he decided to learn some techniques from the scroll.

"Uhm, let's see. I have already learned Kage Bunshin, Kokuangyo no Jutsu (Bringer of Darkness Technique) is definitely out of the question because I can't use genjutsu, I also have learned Bunshin Daibakuha (Exploding Shadow Clone), Edo tensei is immoral so I won't learn that, I don't have death wishes so I won't learn Shiki Fuujin (Dead Demon Consuming Seal) either." thought Naruto remembering how is father used that particular jutsu to seal The Kyuubi inside of him, while examining The Forbidden Scroll of Sealing.

After 5 minutes of searching he finally come across some interesting techniques "Hmm, Mokuton: Mokujoheki (Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall), Mokuton Hijutsu: Jukai Kotan (Wood Release Secret Technique: Nativity of a World of Trees), Mokuton: Kajukai Korin (Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees), and some other mokuton jutsus too .The Shodaime must have written these jutsus in hope that someone inherited his kekkei genkai. Good for me then." thought Naruto grinning. "Okay, I won't be able to learn much less master all of these jutsus tonight that's for sure. So the only other way is to copy them." thought Naruto, while taking a scroll from his pocket and began copying the mokuton jutsus that he found.

After he finished copying all of the jutsus, he began practicing with Mokuton Hijutsu: Jukai Kotan since he already knew Mokuton: Mokujoheki when he first awakened his kekkei genkai.

(4 hours later)

After 4 hours straight practicing with kage bunshin he finally managed to do Mokuton: Jukai Kotan. However, it isn't nearly on the scale of what Hashirama Senju could do with it. He heard that the legendary Senju can make entire forest with it and still didn't look the slightest bit exhausted. While he is already panting just by creating a small forest in the clearing he was in. He really still has much training to do.

Naruto decided that it was enough training for tonight and undo his techniques as to not arouse the suspicion of Mizuki when he come. However just after he undo his jutsu he felt a chakra signature approaching him from behind, just on the edge of his sensory sense, which has a radius of 1 kilometer approximately.

"This chakra signature is Iruka-sensei's chakra. How did he manage to find me? Unless he is also a sensor." thought Naruto.

While Iruka was about half-way through his sensory radius he sensed Mizuki coming from the opposite direction of Iruka "This is not good." thought Naruto worried for his sensei.

After about a minute Iruka landed on the ground. "Naruto, what are you doing stealing that forbidden scroll?" Iruka shouted which make Naruto cringe a little.

"I'm..m sorry Iruka-sensei, but I will explain it later. We have company." said Naruto .

As if on cue several shurikens could be seen heading towards them and they dodged it.

"Well, well it seems you managed to dodge it. Now, Naruto, hand over the scroll." said Mizuki from a branch on a tree.

"No, don't hand over that scroll Naruto." shouted Iruka.

"Why should I hand over this scroll to you, if you will just steal it." said Naruto dangerously.

"What-hat, how did you….., well, it doesn't matter I will tell you the truth Naruto about why the villagers hate you." said Mizuki while smirking.

"No, Mizuki it's forbidden." said Iruka desperately.

"Naruto, the reason why you are hated by the villagers is because..," However Mizuki's explaination was cut short by Naruto.

"…I am the jinchuuriki of The Kyuubi no Kitsune, I know." said Naruto boredly.

"How-w did you know about that. It's supposed to be a secret from you." asked Mizuki shocked.

"At the age of 5, After an incident that nearly cost my life and awakening a dormant power within me. I was told about my condition by Sandaime-sama. But, even after before that I already suspect that the hatred of the villagers is somehow connected to the Kyuubi. Now I'm gonna apprehend you to prove to Sandaime-sama that I am worthy of his attention all this time." explained Naruto.

After recovering from his shock, Mizuki started laughing "You're not even a genin, yet you claimed that you will defeat me, a chunnin. Don't make me laugh." Then he took a fuma shuriken of his back and throw it at Naruto.

However, when Naruto was about to dodge, suddenly Iruka appeared in front of him to shield him from the fuma shuriken.

"Why..hy did you do this Iruka-sensei." said Naruto surprised that Iruka is shielding him from the weapon.

"B-because… your life is really similar to mi-mine.*cough*Being alone is hard isn't it, always wanting attention to yourself. Yet, almost no one wanted to befriend you. I believe that you're not the fox Naruto, that you're just Naruto Uzumaki.*cough*" said Iruka while coughing blood from his mouth.

"You're a fool Iruka, shielding a demon like him. He is no better than me. He will use that scroll knowledge to destroy the village." sneered Mizuki.

Hearing this, anger bubbled up inside of Naruto and suddenly red chakra began to swirl around him. His features became more animalistic and his faint whisker marks became more prominent. Instead of cerulean blue his eyes is now red with slitted pupils.

"You bastards, keep calling me demon, demon, demon. Today I will show you what a real demon looks like." with that he charged toward Mizuki. However, they didn't notice a single drop of tears rolled down his cheek before being evaporated by the red chakra.

Mizuki tried to defend himself but, Naruto's superior skill level coupled with the Kyuubi's chakra made his attempt useless. After some punchs and kicks he managed to get Mizuki down on the ground.

"Ple-pleas-se, spare me." Mizuki pleaded.

However, Naruto paid Mizuki's pleading no mind. Instead he drove his right hand and gripped Mizuki's neck. "People like you don't need mercy. Now DIEEE…" Naruto roared ferociously with a demonic sound.

And with that Naruto clenched his right hand and ripped Mizuki's throat. After that the red chakra faded and Naruto unchelenced his right hand and let Mizuki's lifeless body fell to the ground. He also dropped down and panted heavily.

He then looked at his blood drenched hand and started to tremble a bit. Memories of how he so brutally killed Mizuki with The Kyuubi's chakra came back full force. It didn't help that this was his first kill. But, despite that, he slowly managed to get up and steadied himself. Then he slowly walked to Iruka's position.

His former teacher looked a bit terrified by him. Looking at his teacher wounded body he couldn't help but grimaced a bit. It was all because he was reckless and too confident in his abilities. "Don't worry Iruka-sensei. I'm under control right now. Don't be scared." Assured Naruto.

"Ok-k.., Naruto." Iruka said sounding a bit relieved by his words.

"Sensei, can you managed to go back to the village on your own?" asked Naruto sounding worried for his former teacher.

"I'm sorry, Naruto. I don't think I can do that just yet. How about you?" asked Iruka also sounding worried for his former pupil.

"I'm okay, just a bit shaken is all. Come on Iruka-sensei I'll make a kage bunshin and carry you with it." offered Naruto after answering Iruka's question.

"No, you don't need to, Naruto." declined Iruka politely.

"Don't worry sensei, it won't tire me out. I have a large chakra reserves after all." assured Naruto.

"O-ok then, if you said so." Iruka finally relented with a smile.

Naruto then made a shadow clone and instruct it to carry Iruka to the hospital, while he himself headed towards the Hokage Tower.

(Hokage's Office)

After a few minutes Naruto managed to arrive at the Hokage Tower. Before entering the office he steeled himself preparing for the reprimanding that was sure to come. But despite already preparing himself he couldn't stop the grimace that went through his body after seeing the look on the Hokage's face.

Disappointment.

It's the only emotion that could be seen on his face. A face marred completely by a frown devoid of any smiles that he usually have.

"Narut…." whatever Hiruzen was planning to say was cut off by Naruto.

"I'm sorry, Jiji. I'm so so sorry. I know how foolish I am to do that without informing you first. I was too cocky and overconfident in my ability, and that mistake almost took Iruka-sensei's life." He said swiftly, afraid of the reaction that The Hokage will give him.

"Well Naruto, even though I know that you meant well. I can't say that your action is right." He winced a bit hearing that. The Hokage never drop the '-kun' suffix that he usually use to address him unless it is really serious. "However, I can see your point of view. If anyone are being treated like that they will have some sort of wanting to have vengeance against the one that do it. Coupled that with Mizuki's treason, it is hard to resist that temptation. However it is rash of you to do so without warning me and even going as far as stealing The Forbidden Scroll of Sealing from me. Understand?" Hiruzen said with a hint of edge in his voice.

"Hai, Jiji!" Naruto exclaimed.

"Now, I will not punish you just this time. So, take this as a lesson and never forget it." stated Hiruzen.

"Yes, I will never forget it." answered Naruto. "Jiji?" asked Naruto. "Yes, Naruto-kun.", "You probably already see it from your crystal ball but, I learnt one of Shodaime-sama jutsus from the scroll." said Naruto tentatively.

"Ah, yes Jukai Kotan. That's Hashirama-sensei's favorite jutsu back then. It is alright for you to learn since your mokuton jutsu arsenal is lacking. It will be a good trump card of sorts. Besides, I will teach it to you sooner or later anyway, so why not." Hiruzen replied to Naruto's question.

"Oh, ok. So you're not mad at me right Jiji?" Naruto asked again carefully.

"Well, I did get a little angry but otherwise no, I'm not mad at you. As long as you don't repeat the same mistake, it's fine." replied Hiruzen smiling slightly.

"Arigatou, jiji. You're the best!" said Naruto cheerfully.

Hiruzen then smiled and say "It has gotten late and you've been through much today. You also need to meet your team and Kakashi tomorrow. How about you go home and sleep?" offered Hiruzen.

"Ok I'll go home now. Goodbye." Naruto said while waving slightly.

"See you next time, Naruto-kun." Hiruzen said while smiling as Naruto leave the office.

A/N: Ah, finally done with it. Just for your information this chapter was written during long periods of time and many break within so, I'm sorry for any inconsistencies in the wording or how I write this story.

Just to let you know that I need to revise this chapter many times because frankly speaking, I'm suck at writing fight scenes. To my defense though it is the first time that I write a fight scene. IF I had no problem writing the fight scene this chapter would be out 1 month earlier or possibly even earlier than that, because that block in writing fight scenes honestly turned me off real bad from writing fanfiction. In the original version I tried to make Naruto's combat test fight longer and have more action but I failed miserably.

In this chapter Naruto is still a bit hasty and irresponsible with his power, but after this incident he'll become better at it.

Stay tuned for the next chapter. Goodbye.