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Naruto's Rise
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Naruto rises to become a strong ninja. He must discover the link between himself, Nagato and the first ninja ever Rikudou 'The Sage of Six Paths'. Strictly NaruHina -Not a
Harem Anymore!-, Itachi/OC, ShinoFu. Epilogue: Goodbye Naruto's Rise *COMPLETE*
Rated: Fiction M - English - Adventure/Romance - Naruto U., Hinata H. - Chapters: 70 - Words: 446,630 - Reviews: 1,043 - Favs: 2,658 - Follows: 1,532 - Updated: Oct 11,
2010 - Published: Jul 3, 2009 - Status: Complete - id: 5186591

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Chapter 6: Let's Be friends

Edited on: September 8th, 2011

* Konohagakure: Hyuuga Compound *

Four weeks had passed since the future Rookie Nine's first day and Naruto was ranked as the third of the top three, with Hinata
holding her place as fifth. Iruka though was a little worried about Naruto since recently he wasn't trying in the sparring matches with
the otherkids, so he wanted to speak to his guardians.

He walked from the school toward the Hyuuga's home and met with the guards at the front gate and requested to speak to Hiashi
and Hana, "I'd like to talk to Lord Hiashi and Lady Hana Hyuuga about Naruto Uzumaki please." Iruka bowed to the guards. One
Hyuuga immediately went to find them, then returned about ten minutes later.

"Lord Hiashi and Lady Hana will meet you in the main study. I will take you there." He said politely.

"Thank you." Iruka bowed and was lead inside by one of the guards toward the study. He felt a little nervous since this was the first
time he's been in one of the clan's homes, mostly he'd call them to the academy. They Stopped in front a room with two doors, the
guard knocked on the door saying, "Lord Hiashi, Iruka-sensei is here."

"Very well, let him in." Hiashi's voice could be heard from the other side of the doors.

The door opened and Iruka stepped inside to see Hiashi sitting in his chair with his wife sitting to his right and surprised to see
Naruto sitting on a mat facing Hiashi looking a bit nervous. Iruka walked toward the empty mat next to Naruto, formally bowed then
took his seat.

"Thank you Hiashi-sama for seeing me on the shortest of notices." He said politely looking him in his eyes.

"Has Naruto done something wrong?" Hiashi asked with seriousness looking Iruka back in his eyes.

"No, Hiashi-sama. Naruto is a very good student." Iruka said as drops of sweat came down the side of his face.

"Then why are you here?" Hana spoke this time wondering what that problem was.

"Well..." he turns to look at Naruto, and noticed the look of worry in his eyes like he did something wrong. Sitting straight up he
said, "Naruto is ranked third in the class." Hiashi and Hana smiled and looked at Naruto before Hiashi spoke, "You came here to tell
me that?"

"No, I feel that Naruto isn't motivated enough, he has become more well tensed and he looks as if somethings bothering him which
has affected his performances in class. He has beaten Sasuke Uchiha a number of times over the first two weeks at the academy in
sparring matches, it's just that afterwards he seems to slack off and purposely loses to Sasuke and Shino, he tries to hold the
position as the third instead of trying to go any higher." Iruka explained to the two.

Hiashi turned his gaze so as to look at Naruto, "Naruto." Immediately Naruto made eye contact with Hiashi. "Is what Iruka-sensei
saying true?" Naruto weakly nodded, then Hiashi looked back to Hiashi bowing his head a bit saying, "Iruka-sensei thank you for
bringing this to my attention, Naruto isn't one to run home yelling his grades to the other Hyuugas." Iruka bowed then turned to
take his leave.

Once the door Iruka left out of closed, Hana looked at Naruto and said, "Naruto why do you wish not to remain on top?" Hana
spoke. Naruto always felt safe when Hana was nearby, not that Hiashi scared him it was just her mother instincts he likes. Naruto
again made eye contact with Hiashi and started to speak, "Well it's just that I wanted to make as many friends as i could, but when
I beat Sasuke for the first time everyone started saying that i cheated." He tells them the story of his first sparring match.

* Flashback *

"Alright kids Iruka-sensei and I would like to see where you all stand in terms of fighting, since the first week is almost up let's have
everyone spar with each other by selecting the ones who have the higher points during this week." Mizuki-sensei stated to the kids,
then looking at Iruka. The two teachers nodded as Iruka read of names on his clipboard.

"Let's have Naruto Uzumaki vs Sasuke Uchiha." Naruto and Sasuke walked away from their classmates and into the designated
sparring ring.

Sasuke looked at Naruto standing there with a smile on his face. 'I am going to wipe that smile off his face.' Sasuke thought.

Naruto watched as Sasuke made eye contact with him and saw him make that Uchiha's traditional 'You can't beat me look.' Naruto
only smiled walked over to Sasuke and asked, "Hey Sasuke, I know we don't really know each other, but do you want to be friends?"
Naruto held out his right hand to Sasuke.

Iruka and Mizuki watched and saw Sasuke slap Naruto's hand away and told him, "Why would I want to be friends with an urchin
like you?" Iruka frowning at that and wished Sasuke would get off his high horse and make some real friends. Mizuki was also
disappointed to hear everyone cheer Sasuke on at what he just did thinking it was cool.

Naruto said nothing only taking a few steps back and got into his fighting stance, which everyone was confused about since this was
his own fighting style. Sasuke took his steps back and got in his fighting stance as well. Mizuki walked toward the center and told
them, "This is a sparring match to see where you are in terms of skill , don't hold back unless you feel the need to and if things get
to serious Iruka-sensei or myself will stop the match understood?" Both of the boys nodded understanding what was just said.
"Alright... Begin!"

Sasuke immediately charged Naruto with a flurry of punches and kicks sent at Naruto. At this point Naruto was only using his hands
to parry Sasuke's attacks as well as taking steps back to avoid and even allowing a few punches and kicks to connect. Sasuke was
beginning to think 'Why should Itachi have to worry about this weakling, he hasn't tried to hit me once.'

The crowd was looking on cheering his name, which only added to Sasuke's ego. Hinata stood in the crowd and watched with some
worry in her eyes. Shikamaru was standing next to Hinata asking her, "Why isn't he fighting back?" Hinata turned to look at
Shikamaru and told him, "Naruto always does this when he has to spar with me, Neji or the other Hyuuga kids. He's good at
defending, but he does this to get a feel for the person's kicks and punches, speed, power and accuracy. Naruto is analyzing Sasuke
and he doesn't even know it. He's setting him up for a big upset." Hinata said that last part with a smile.

Naruto began thinking, 'His speed is tied with Hinata's, power wise not to great, he ties his attacks together and follows through
perfectly, but I can already read his style he's still going for my face and rarely attacks my lower body.' after finishing his analyzing,
Naruto took one good jump back and positioned himself. Sasuke's fans kept cheering giving him his superiority look, "Is that all a
Hyuuga's pet can do? Maybe the Hyuuga's are lacking in strength."

Naruto's eyes slanted and he looked more serious holding out his left hand he made the 'bring it' gesture which greatly annoyed
Sasuke who charged blindly at Naruto and again sent a right fist toward Naruto and the last thing he remembered was Naruto's
right leg coming to fast for Sasuke to predict since he didn't have a Sharingan, and Naruto's foot connected with his jaw stopping
the Uchiha in his tracks. Recovering as quick as he could he looked at him and tried to kick him in his ribs. Sasuke's kick connected
but Naruto followed through by grabbing onto Sasuke leg and pulled it toward him making him loose balance and Naruto punched
using his right fist and hit Sasuke right in the nose.

As the Uchiha was falling Naruto continued his assault by grabbing Sasuke's arm and began pulling on Sasuke's arm. Naruto
whispered to Sasuke, "I win." Naruto fell to his back still holding Sasuke's arm with his right leg going across his face and his left leg
went across his chest. Naruto started to lift his hips making Sasuke's elbow flexing it an angle it shouldn't causing pain.

Sasuke could fell that his elbow was about to snap, but before Naruto could complete the lock he instead let go and stood up looking
down at Sasuke who was rubbing his elbow as he stood up. Naruto said to him, "Sasuke I really don't want to hurt you so let's just
end this." Sasuke was now pissed and yelled, "I WON'T QUIT. YOU GOT LUCKY AND THAT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN!" Letting anger
take over him he tried to punch at Naruto. Naruto barely dodged the punch and was barely nicked on his cheek and he quickly
tossed both of his hands around the back of Sasuke's head at the neck and locked in a vice grip. In one swift motion with his grip
still tight he pushed back and then pulled his head down and Naruto brought his right knee up and hit Sasuke in the nose again,
except this time Sasuke went limp and unconscious falling to the ground Naruto quickly stood over him checking to see if he was
alright.

Iruka noticed Sasuke was not moving guessing that he was knocked out, Iruka walked over to Naruto and gently pulled him away as
Mizuki ran over to Sasuke. Mizuki saw that the boy's nose was bleeding and most likely broken. Mizuki then announced, "Naruto
Uzumaki is the winner." Hinata couldn't help but yell "You did it Naruto-kun, you're number one!" Once she settled down some of the
girls in the class began to boo him, Hinata couldn't believe it. Some students and fan girls said he cheated. (Ino and Sakura said
nothing since they were Naruto's friends)

"He cheated, Sasuke wasn't even trying."

"That's not how a ninja fights."

"Sasuke deserves that match."

"He shouldn't have been able to beat Sasuke."

(and on and on it went)

But some of the boys who watched didn't say anything, but smiled inwardly as they all thought 'finally someone beat that pompous
of an ass Uchiha. Alright Naruto.'

Naruto was stunned that everyone thought he cheated, immediately Hinata walked over to Naruto and hugged him, and said "Don't
listen to them Naruto, you won this one fair and square" she said in tears. He heard Shikamaru, Choji, Kiba and even Shino tell him
that he did a good fight and that not to listen to all of the other students.

Naruto said nothing. As he heard all of the insults from his victory.

* Flashback End *

"And that's why I don't want to be number one, every time I beat him they say the same thing over and over again. So I decided to
lay off and drop to third rank." Naruto finished his story with sadness in his voice.

Hana couldn't help but tear up. True Naruto wasn't a Hyuuga, but he was part of their family. She thought to herself, 'How much
longer until he's fully accepted by the villagers and his fellow ninja?'

Hiashi was proud of Naruto, "Naruto you did great, I am proud of you. You didn't let the other kids words break you down and you
didn't lash out at them that shows good self control. Whether or not you are number one doesn't matter as long as you know that
you are strong. I am proud to call you son." Hiashi spoke.

Naruto looking stunned and couldn't help but cry and say, "Arigatou. I promise you I won't slack off again, I'll become number one
and I'll be sure to keep that spot, I'll make you even more proud of me." He continued to cry until Hana walked over to him and
hugged him.

Hiashi looked over toward his door and called, "You can come inside Hinata-chan, I know that you are there." Naruto stopped and
looked at the door to see Hinata walk inside teared up as well.

"Hinata-chan, you truly are amazing as well, I have a feeling you had something to do with holding Naruto's rage inside him." He
stood up walked over to Hinata and gave her a hug. "From what Neji said you're ranked fifth in the class, you're doing great Hinata-
chan you have a lot of competition this year so all I ask is you try your best."

Hinata smiled and said "Arigatou tou-san." Hana smiled, she was right, Naruto and Hinata would be the two to bring the light into
the Hyuuga's eyes.

* Elsewhere in the Hyuuga Compound *

It was a dark room with only a little light. And four figures were standing in the dimly lit room.

"Do you understand your mission you three?" An older Hyuuga spoke to three other Hyuuga ninja.

Two of the ninja paused and had a look of sadness in their eyes but agreed. The third stepped back with anger in his voice shouting,
"I WON'T DO IT!"

"Why? You're nothing more than a branch member and you will follow my orders."

Shaking his head the rebelling ninja spoke out again, "I won't follow your orders no more father." As the man turned around he, "I
won't let this happen-" He then felt two palm thrusts into his back hitting his lungs internally, slowly falling down with blood coming
out his mouth he said only five words before passing out "I am so sorry Neji." The two Hyuuga ninja looked in horror at what just
happened before the Hyuuga looked at the two saying, "If you two try what he has just tried you will meet the same fate or even
worse your children will." The two looked at him with venom in their eyes for the former Hyuuga clan head.

The older Hyuuga said in disappointment, "You were always a failure... Hizashi." Turning again to the two remaining Hyuga he said,
"Toss this trash outside the village, let him die slowly as the crows pick at him till only his bones are left." The two were forced to
listen because of the curse seal on their foreheads, they picked Hizashi's limp body up leaving the room.

"This is why those three must die. They bring shame to this clan. Your time will come Hana, Hinata, and especially you Naruto
Uzumaki."

*Amegakure *

There he stood Amegakure's leader and supposed 'God'. The man stood there and awaited his guest, although he had seen him
some four weeks ago. He looked back and saw that Konan walked in with him.

"What is it you want this time Jiraiya?" Konan motioned over to Nagato's right, asking the question for Nagato.

"What an old sensei can't try and find his old students to say hi?" Nagato and Konan stood there looking at him suspecting him of
something.

Nagato spoke up, "You came to me four weeks ago with news about an Uzumaki… I've yet to hear anything about such a person."
Nagato approached him asking,"What is it you want Jiraiya-sensei?"

Jiraiya ignored the rudeness of his two former students and spoke up, "I have some information you might like." Nagato and Konan
not dropping their emotionless masks.

Jiraiya began his smile again before speaking, "As I said four weeks ago there was a surviving member of the Uzumaki clan, but at
the time she took the name of the Senju for a long time and very few outside the village knew that she was indeed a surviving
member of the Uzumaki clan. However some years back she died. Leaving a only two left to the bloodline of Rikudou."

Nagato looked on and asked, "What information could you have about my bloodline that I don't already know?"

Jiraiya smiling more looked at him and said, "I know about Rikudou 'The Sage of Six Paths' second strain of his bloodline the last
surviving Uzumaki who a rare few can connect to the famed clan. His name is Naruto Uzumaki son of the late Yondaime Hokage of
Konoha."

Both Nagato and Konan masks dropped after knowing the name finally at first Nagato didn't believe that there was a last Uzumaki
and that this was a trick to look into his village, "Convince me that he is a decedent of the Rikudou bloodline."

Jiraiya knew that he had him now, "The blood red hair color you share was exactly the same as Kushina Uzumaki, but most of all
was a unique chakra she showed in her youth although it only worked in dire circumstances she never knew what it was. I'm
confident that Naruto has this chakra and that he will use it." After he told Nagato that he walked up to the taller man asking, "Tell
me more."

Jiraiya walked over to a seat close by and sat down crossing his arms over his chest saying, "Gladly, but first tell me a bit about
what this chakra supposedly does."

(A/N)

Will be fixing chapters as often as I can

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