Chapter 6

The sounds of battle could be heard throughout the Shi no Mori (Forest of Death). It sounded like two people throwing fists and kicks at one another. The two people were Anko and Naruto. Anko was not wearing her trench coat as it got lost during their battle. Anko prepared herself as Naruto was flying at her. He used the Bunshin (Clone) technique and created a mass number of them. Anko cursed and kept herself alert. Naruto could attack her from anywhere now.

She didn't have to wait long as a streak of fire came at her from behind. She jumped out of the way but it was just as Naruto wanted her to do. He caught her with a flying tackle in mid-air. He quickly twisted her around and used a shoulder throw to toss her into a tree. Anko hit the tree hard and gasped. Naruto smirked at his victory until he watched Anko turn into a log. He cursed as he was exposed, which Anko capitalized on. Naruto was suddenly wrapped up by four snakes and dragged toward the ground. He hit the ground with a thud. Anko pulled him toward her and when he was close enough, she held a kunai to his throat.

"That's my win." Anko said but with a very tired voice.

"Fine, you win! Now get these snakes off me! Why do you keep using poisonous snakes when you use the Sen'eijashu (Hidden Shadow Snake Hands)?" Naruto exclaimed.

"Oh, stop being a baby. They're not going to bite you." Anko said.

"You said that the last time onee-chan!" Anko just smirked and released him. The two sat and rested for a while. She looked at Naruto and couldn't help but feel proud of the progress that Naruto had made within these three months. His chakra control was at a level that put him ahead of his classmates. His taijutsu had greatly improved as well. She taught him the basics of the Hebi (Snake) style but told him not to use it around Konoha. What was really good was his ninjutsu. He was able to do the three academy jutsu and a couple that she showed him. One was the Katon: Ryūka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique) and he also knew the Doton: Dochū Eigyo no Jutsu (Earth Release: Underground Projection Fish Technique). The last thing was that he was able to detect a genjutsu and dispel it.

In addition, she improved his sneakiness, infiltration techniques and awareness. She could say that Naruto was going to pass this time in the academy. There was no doubt in her mind.

"Well gaki (Brat), this is the last day of your training with me." Anko said.

"What? But, I still have a lot to learn from you!" Naruto exclaimed.

"Sorry but my three month leave is up. Besides, it isn't like I'm going to stop showing you stuff. It's just that our time will be limited because I'll be doing some kick-ass missions." She said. She chuckled when Naruto pouted. "Don't pout; we'll still see each other. However, there is one more thing that we got to do before this all ends." Naruto looked at her and was wondering what she was planning.

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Iruka stood at the entrance of the academy and greeted returning students. He was waiting for one student in particular mostly because he had not seen the boy during the summer. He did try searching for him but it seems that he had vanished for the village. He went to the Hokage about it but the old leader assured him that Naruto was in good hands. Still, he was worried about the blond and wondered what he was up to.

"Hey Iruka-sensei, how was your summer?" a voice called out. Iruka turned to the person who was standing in front of him. He was a blond haired kid dressed in a pair of black pants that was tied at the shins, an orange and black jersey that covered a mesh shirt and an orange coat with short sleeves. Iruka looked at the kid with narrowed eyes.

"Can I help you?" Iruka asked.

"Come one sensei, don't you recognize me? It's me, Naruto." Naruto greeted. Iruka dropped the clipboard he was holding. He looked closely at the boy and saw the whisker marks. He could help but be surprised.

"N-Naruto?" Iruka asked in shock. The blond only smiled.

X-X-X

Anko entered the Hokage's office and stood in front of the aged leader. He looked at her with a smile.

"I would assume that you have resolved your issues?" Hiruzen asked.

"Yes sir. Everything has been dealt with and I can continue on without issue. I came to get a mission should there be one for me." Anko said.

"Yes, I do have a mission for you but before you get it, I need to ask you about Naruto." Hiruzen asked. Anko looked a little shocked at the request.

"What would you like to know sir? I don't know what I can tell you though." Anko said, playing dumb.

"Now Anko, I am the Hokage and Naruto is very important to me. Did you really believe that I wouldn't have noticed that you've been teaching him?" Hiruzen asked with a raised eyebrow. Anko blushed in embarrassment. "So, do you think that he will pass this time around?"

"Without question, Naruto will become a genin." Anko said with confidence.

"I'm glad to hear that. Now, let's discuss your mission."

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