"And, Hajime!"

Chapter 2

Neither opponent moved, watching the other warily. Mizuki's expression appeared serious but Naruto could clearly see the blatant hatred in his eyes. He's not going to hold back is he? Just my luck… A slight breeze blew through the field, giving the silent signal to fight. In a burst of speed Mizuki shot forward with a sharp upper-cut. It missed. Dodging smoothly around the punch Naruto used the blow's momentum to increase the force behind his kick. Saliva flew out of the white-haired man's mouth when the blow connected with his chest, his ribs screaming in protest as he was knocked back a few feet.

Kurama's voice cut into the boy's mind, "Ease up a little there kit. You still have to keep at least half of your skills hidden or your identity as an ANBU might be revealed."

With a small, almost invisible nod Naruto resumed his stance and waited for the teacher to regain his footing. The entire class was silent, even Iruka, all of whom were thinking in some way or form "what the heck just happened?" Regaining his bearings a bit Mizuki snarled inwardly as he glared at Naruto. Damned demon brat! I'll make you regret that! Once again shooting forward he let loose a flurry of attacks. Making sure to allow some of the blows to at least graze him Naruto weaved, dodged, and blocked while slowly being driven back. Thinking he'd won Mizuki put all his strength into a punch aimed at the blonde's temple. Naruto – seeing the opportunity – ducked down and kicked the taller man's feet out from under him, effectively sending him barreling out of the ring. "Winner! Naruto Uzumaki!"

The throwing test was uneventful since Naruto purposely missed two throws and the Ninjutsu was about the same, although the teachers had to pick their jaws up off the floor after seeing Naruto's Kage Bushin. He would have done it sealess and without saying it if it wasn't overkill.

Wearing his headband with a small amount of true pride the young Jinjuriki was walking home after having had a celebratory meal of miso ramen. Entering his empty apartment Naruto felt a slight chill. Something's off… but what? Sparing only a glance around his home he swiftly tore off his jumpsuit and changed into his ANBU gear. Mask in place he leapt out onto the rooftops. A lone shadowy figure could be seen darting towards the southern village gate. Following at a small distance Naruto slowly edged closer to the mystery person.

Stopping in a small clearing on one of the outermost training grounds the person was finally visible. Standing in a slight crouch, his eyes darting back and forth while the moonlight glinted off of his hair, stood his ex-sensei Mizuki, and he was holding the forbidden scroll. "Damned demon brat had to ruin my plans and pass… leaving no one to take the fall for me when I take this to Orochimaru," Mizuki grumbled in annoyance, too distracted to notice the young ANBU walking up behind him. "So you are heading to Orochimaru," an apathetic voice spoke, freezing the chunnin in his tracks. Turning slowly the man came face to face with one of Konahoa's most feared ninja, "C-Crimson Fox…"

Before the man could even blink Fox drew his katana and pressed the orange and red blade against his neck, "I, Konahoa ANBU Fox, under the orders of the Sandaime Hokage here bye charge you with treason. Your sentence is to be carried out on the spot." With a single swift movement Fox decapitated the traitor, flicked off the blood, and sheathed his sword. A single kage bushin poofed into existence next to him, "Bring the head to Inoichi in T.I. Headquarters and burn the body." Picking up the scroll He left the clone to its job and dashed to the Hokage's office.

Upon his arrival Naruto was greeted with a crowd of eyes staring at him. The entire office was filled with chunnin, Jounin, and ANBU, all preparing to leave in search of the thief at the Hokage's orders. "Konahoa ANBU Fox reporting in," He stated as he approached the Sandaime, the crowd of shinobi giving way to let him through, "I have apprehended and executed the traitor Mizuki and currently have a clone bringing the head to T.I. Headquarters. For security reasons I have sealed the Forbidden Scroll in this scroll." Taking the scroll from Fox Sarutobi nodded his thanks, "Good job Fox. You will receive your pay in your account. You are dismissed."

Having completed his mission Naruto Shushined to his apartment, his only destinations being the shower and his bed.

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Author's note:

I am very sorry about the shortness and promise to make the next chapter longer. I'll admit that there are a few aspects from the cannon storyline that I'll use but just barely. Most will stray from it. Not sure how long I'll make this story but it is nowhere near closed to done, I'm just debating creating a second Naruto based story when this one is done.