Chapter 48. Survival Test

The next day... Naruto and the others were waiting for their Jounin sensei. Naruto wanted to play a prank, Sakura was scolding Naruto while inside she gave thumps up to Naruto. Sasuke commented that a Jounin would never fall for a cheap trick like that.

After awhile kakashi came in and got hit by Naruto's prank. Naruto laughed hard, Sasuke had a disbelieving expression seeing a Jounin fall for a trick and Sakura said okay inside while on the outside she tried to explain.

After that little fiasco, Kakashi and team 7 grouped outside.

Kakashi: Introduce yourself.

Sakura: introduce ourselves? What should we say?

Kakashi:Say your dreams, your likes and dislikes..like that

Naruto: Hey, why don't you introduce yourself first sensei.

Kakashi: My name is Hatake Kakashi. I don't plan to tell kids about my likes and dislikes and as for my dream...I do have a few hobbies

Naruto: Aaah..You were my brother's sensei.

Sakura: Brother? Naruto have a brother??

Kakashi: Yes. But your brother was only a Genin for about Ten days.

Sakura: What happened after ten days?

Kakashi: He became a Jounin.

Sakura : What!?

Sasuke: I heard about him. He jumped directly to Jounin rank. It is said that if he revealed his strength before he would break the existing record and become the youngest Jounin.

Sakura: Naruto, Your brother is someone that amazing. Then why are you like this?

Naruto: Argh..

Kakashi:Ok we got off track. I introduced myself, now it's your turn. First you

Kakashi pointed to Naruto, Naruto: My name is Naruto Uzumaki. I like cup ramen and loves Ichiraku ramen the most. I am gonna be the strongest Hokage ever. dattebayo!

Sakura: Sakura Haruno. As for my likes...who I like...kyaah. For my dream...what I wanna be...kyaah

Sasuke: Sasuke Uchiha. There are many things I hate and not a lot I like. I have an ambition that I would not leave as a dream. The revival of my clan and to kill a certain man.

Kakashi ' Like I thought '. He said: Alright. We will take a mission Tomorrow.

Naruto: Hai!! sensei what kind of mission will we be taking?

Kakashi: Survival training.

Sakura: Training. Why are doing training in a mission?. We had plenty of that in the academy.

Naruto raised his hands: What kind of training is it?

Kakashi just laughed. Sakura seeing this asked annoyed: What's so funny?

Kakashi: You are gonna be surprised when I say this. Only 9 Graduates among the 27 is gonna become Genins the rest are gonna be sent back to the academy. Which means there is a drop out rate of 66 percent.

All three of them were shocked. Naruto was a bit a daunted but he still believed in his own strength. Sakura motivated herself by saying that this is a test of love. Sasuke just tightened his hands.

Kakashi: Meet me tomorrow at 6 am morning. Now then meeting over. Also don't eat breakfast...you will throw up.

The next morning....

All of them met up early. Naruto and Sakura was still sleepy. They waited till morning 10am before Kakashi finally showed up. He gave a lame excuse again.

Kakashi: Cough... Alright the timer is set to 12pm. You have to get these bell from me. If you fail you will be tied to those poles and watch me eat lunch

Naruto, Kakashi and Sakura ' So that's why he told us not to eat breakfast '

Kakashi showed two small Bells to them. Sakura noticed there was only two bells.

Sakura: But there is only two.

Kakashi: Yes. One of you will be tied to the pole and he will be sent back to the academy. So come at me with the intent to kill otherwise you may fail. Alright..Ready ... start.

Naruto didn't rush to Kakashi like in the anime. He created some distance

' Wind style:Great breakthrough '

Naruto launched an attack towards Kakashi. Sakura and Sasuke were shocked when they saw Naruto performing a Jutsu with such ease.

Kakashi: So Ryu did teach you. This is going to be hard.

Kakashi did the same Jutsu and cancelled it out.

Naruto: Guys fall back!!

Sasuke reacted fast enough and retreated. Sakura was slower than the boys but still retreated with enough time. Both of them were astonished when they saw Naruto serious. This isn't the usual knucklehead they know.

Sasuke was the first to speak up: Naruto..how did you suddenly become... strong.

Naruto puffed his chest: I was always strong dattebayo!!

Sasuke snorted: Dream on. I bet it was your brother who taught you.

Naruto humphed. Sakura calmed them both,

Sakura: We need to have a plan otherwise we won't stand a chance.

Sasuke nodded at looked at Naruto: How many Jutsus do you know?

Naruto: I know wind and lightning style Jutsus.

Sasuke thought for a bit and further asked the list of Jutsus. While they were forming a plan kakashi was reading his book.

' Naruto suddenly becoming serious was a surprise. Guess Ryu trained him quite a bit.. his body and mind automatically entered battle mode '.

Sasuke concluded his plan: We will go with this. Sakura you are vital in our plan..so stay focused.

Sakura nodded. Naruto encouraged: Don't worry Sakura Chan. If anything happens I will help you.

Kakashi was leaning on a tree reading his book when a kunai came at him. He caught it and said: You have to do better.

Naruto jumped out and produced a few shadow clones

' Wind style: Vaccum blades '

All shadow clones launched Vaccum blades to Kakashi. He Created a mud wall to block it and retreated. Before he could gain some distance Sasuke came from his side and threw a kunai to his head.

Kakashi finally got a bit serious. He put away his book and deflected the kunai with his own. ' Naruto and Sasuke came out and attacked. Now...where is Sakura? '

Kakashi took a stance. He eyed Naruto and Sasuke but kept alert. Naruto and his clones rushed to Kakashi, he did a few hand signs.

' Lightning style: Paralyse '

His palms produced sparks not like Chidori. This was a self created Jutsu by Ryu. It produces slight amount of lightning chakra which numbs the opponent on contact. This attack is highly effective on close combat.

Kakashi saw this and knew that if he made contact with Naruto's palms it will give an opening. ' So that's their plan. Not bad '

Kakashi deflected each advance of Naruto. Sasuke got behind Kakashi

' Fire style: Fire ball Jutsu '

A fire ball was released towards Kakashi, he dodged but Sakura suddenly jumped down from a tree and attacked. She threw a kunai to Kakashi and rushed at him with another. Both Naruto and Sasuke took this opportunity. They also rushed to Kakashi.

Kakashi: When in combined battle, always try to protect your weak link otherwise the whole combination will break.

Saying this Kakashi disappeared and got behind Sakura. He gave her backhand chop. Sakura slightly tilted her body with all her strength and caught his hand. She coiled around his hand like a snake.

Kakashi couldn't move. Naruto did a roundhouse kick while Sasuke gave a powerful kick to Kakashi's gut. Kakashi was launched back but before they could celebrate he turned to smoke.

All of them ' Clone Jutsu '

A kunai was on Sakura's throat when they turned back.

Kakashi: I win.

All of them were dejected.

Kakashi: You all pass.

They were stunned for a second. Sakura : But we didn't get the bell.

Kakashi: The purpose of this exercise is to test teamwork. Under overwhelming strength all of you were level headed and created a plan. You utilised each of your strengths and caught me..well my clone. But still you didn't try to do anything on your own and relied on your friends. Someone once told me before ' In the shinobi world, those who break the rules are scum but those who abandon their friends are worse than scum '

All of you pass. Tomorrow onwards we will do missions.

Naruto jumped up : Dattebayo! I am ninja! Ninja!

Sasuke smiled. Sakura jumped up and cheered.