Chapter 23

Chapter 23

(A/N: Finally canon is about to start)

[1 Week Later]

[Naruto's Apartment]

It was 8:30 in the morning, Naruto was having his breakfast. While eating he thought of the things that occurred in the last few months. He was now good friends with his future father-in-law. His Ninjutsu, Taijutsu and Fuinjutsu training was going better then he expected. He was already at low chunin level in terms of skills without using any of his trump cards. Hinata, on the other hand, has become more confident in herself maybe too confident, if the last beating he got from her is anything to go by. 'Sigh' he sighed remembering that incident, he still couldn't believe that his sweet, shy and caring Hinata can act like a total yandere. But if he is, to be honest, he kinda liked that side of her. (A/N: Don't look at me, I like strong girls.)

Apart from his training, two days ago he published his 4th book titled 'The Fault in our Stars'. So far the sales have been pretty good. He now has enough money in his bank account to buy a new house but he decided to wait till his graduation to sort some things out.

As for his graduation exam, he has already decided to fail to get his hands on the 'Forbidden Scroll of Seals' to get the Jutsu that he requires for his contingency plan in case everything goes haywire. But this will be the last time he will undermine his power, it was getting on his nerves when people look down on him.

After he was done eating his breakfast, he cleaned his kitchen and left his apartment.

…..

[Forest of Death]

Naruto with a 'Body Flicker' appeared in his secret training ground. "Morning Naruto kun" he turned around and saw Hinata moving toward him. he smiled at this and hugged her. "Hinata chan, you are early today," said Naruto after as they separated. Hearing this Hinata got excited. "Of course I am early, today is our graduation exam Naruto kun, I hope we will be in the same team."

Naruto sweatdropped at this and said. "About that Hinata chan, I have something to tell you." At this Hinata looked at him with a questioning gaze. "Hinata chan, I will be intentionally failing the graduation exam." Hearing this Hinata looked down and the surrounding temperature dropped. Naruto paled at this and quickly explained. "Hinata chan listen to me first. It is about Mizuki sensei"

"What about Mizuki sensei Naruto kun," asked Hinata with a glare. "Hinata chan, I think Mizuki sensei is planning to betray Konoha" she frowned at this. "And what does it have anything to do you failing your graduation exam."

'Sorry Hinata chan but it is for the greater good' thought Naruto. (A/N: Really) "Hinata chan, after learning about his betrayal, I sent a clone after him and found out that, he is planning on using a student who has failed in his exam to steal something from Hokage's office. " she got confused at this and asked. "Is Mizuki an idiot or what, he thinks that an academy student can bypass Hokage's office security?."

Naruto smiled at this and answered, "Well it can be done if that particular academy student is close to Hokage like a grandson and is a frequent visitor to his office that even his anbu security will not give a second glance." Hinata was dazed for a moment then something clicked in her mind and she unconsciously activated her Byakugan. "That bastard, he is planning on sabotaging your exam. I will kill him for this." She was just about to disappear with a body flicker when Naruto suddenly pulled her in his embrace. "Hinata chan, calm down and listen to me. We can turn this situation to our favour and through this, I can make sure that we will end up in the same team."

Her anger disappeared when she heard the last part. "How?" she asked. He then explained her his plan and by the end of it, she was looking at him with a surprised expression on her face. "But what if something went wrong and Hokage sama find you in his office," she asked worriedly. "Don't worry Hinata chan, I have a SS Rank Super Secret Forbidden Jutsu that can easily incapacitate a Kage level shinobi." Her eyes widened at this. "What technique are you talking about Naruto kun and why have I never heard about it before."

'Of course, you haven't heard about it, I don't wanna die by telling you about the sexy Jutsu' Thought Naruto. "Don't worry Hinata chan, the technique is not dangerous and I am sorry but right now I can't tell you about it, as it might put your life in danger." Reasoned Naruto.

"But" she tried to argue but Naruto stopped her said something that every girl wants to hear. "Hinata chan, trust me on this ok and I promise that I will take you on a shopping spree and you can buy whatever you want. You can buy whatever you want." Her ears perked at this and she replied with a smile, "Ok Naruto kun".

"Huh," He didn't know how to respond to this sudden 180-degree shift. But since no one has ever been able to understand girls. He gave up and smiled at her. They then talked about some idle stuff. Before leaving for the academy Naruto transformed back to his canon self but with black clothes, after that, they both disappeared with a 'Body Flicker.'

…..

[Konoha Academy]

Naruto was sitting on the last bench while Hinata was on the third. They still have to keep up the image of not being in any sort of relationship to avoid suspicion. he already has a solution for this problem but to implement it, he will first need to become a Chunin, only then will he be able to public his relationship with Hinata.

As he was thinking about all this the class door was pushed open and two figures walked in. They were Iruka and Mizuki. They first took the roll call and after a small speech, graduation exam began. One by one everyone was called to a room adjacent to their own. Soon it was Hinata's turn, before leaving she looked at Naruto, who secretly gave her a thumbs up with a bright smile.

Eventually, his turn came and he walked into the examination room. There on the other side of the room were Iruka and Mizuki behind a table. He walked to them and thus his graduation exam began … and he failed.

(A/N: Naruto's exam was similar to canon and I am too lazy to copy and paste.)

…..

[Outside Konoha Academy]

Naruto was sitting on a swing with a sad expression. He was looking at others who graduated with an envious look in his eyes. 'Damn, how long do I have to pretend, just show the fu*k up Mizuki.' Thinking this Naruto looked at Hinata in the distance who was looking back at him with a worried expression. Naruto then gestured her not to worry and she left with a nod although he could see her unwillingness.

As she left he felt a presence behind him and he turned around. There he saw Mizuki who gave Naruto a small smile. "What do you want Mizuki sensei?" questioned Naruto with a hopeless look. Mizuki smiled at this and said. "Don't be so down Naruto, Iruka sensei might be tough, but he is not against you."

"Then why? Why only me?, why did he have to be so stuck up" said Naruto with slight anger in his voice. "He wants you to be strong Naruto. With all his heart. But that will never happen if he goes easy on you. He's like you, you know. No parents. No family." Replied Mizuki. Naruto looked down at this and whispered "But... I wanted to graduate this time."

At this, an evil smirk appeared on Mizuki's face. "Then I guess I will have to tell you."

…

Unknown to both of them an anbu with a black anbu mask was watching their interaction.

…..

[Root Headquaters]

In the tunnels below Konoha Danzo was listening to the latest report about the demon brat. 'Hmm, that's interesting, I can command a Root Anbu to follow him after he steals the 'Forbidden Scroll of seals' and when he is alone I can get my hands on the Kyuubi as well as the scroll' He then looked at the kneeling anbu. "You are to follow Naruto Uzumaki after he steals the 'Forbidden scroll of seals', keep an eye on him and when he is alone you are to capture him and return here along with the scroll". The Root Anbu nodded at this and disappeared in a puff of smoke. Danzo the smiled and closed his eyes.

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