Graduation, Team Number.
While Kyouske was reading, Hokage appeared beside him.
Kyouske seeing Hokage closed the book, Hokage seeing the book said " Don't read that book "
Kyouske just nodded his head.
Hokage said " You're 12 already, tomorrow you'll be graduating, your skills as a shinobi is better than most of your class, so do your best, from tomorrow onwards you don't need to attend the Mission assignment desk, you can just come in your free time to do some paperwork for me, I'll pay you of course "
Kyouske nodded then said " Thank you "
Hokage nodded then vanished.
Kyouske tried to look for the book but it also vanished with Hokage.
Kyouske with a sad expression tried to focus on other books but couldn't find an interesting one.
As Kyouske was searching for more books a purple figure landed beside him. Ino now had long ponytail hair.
Kyouske looked at her asking " Purple? it does look good on you "
Ino smiled and said " Thank you, what are you searching for? tomorrow is the graduation test Kyouske, you're excited right?"
Kyouske smiled and while walking downstairs he said " Somewhat yes, I am more excited about the new teammates "
Ino confusedly asked " Teammate? "
Kyouske nodded his head and while preparing something in the kitchen and Ino sat on the dining table, Kyouske said " You want tea? " seeing Ino's nod Kyouske continued " So we are going to be in a team with 2 more Genin if we pass the test tomorrow, and One Jōnin leader will be guiding us"
Ino confusedly asked, " Aren't we graduating and becoming a ninja?"
Kyouske replied" We are, but we are the lowest of the Shinobi food chain you see, so we need some necessary protection and some guidance to do missions "
Ino nodded her head and asked" So we can choose our teammates? "
Kyouske shaking his head said, " No, it depends actually on the skill, like we are top in written test and we also have good skills as a ninja so we might not get on the same team" then he puts the Teacup Infront of her.
Ino looking sad asked " So? we're going separate ways? "
Kyouske sitting down Infront of her tapped her head with one hand and said " We're from the same village, you do realize your father is not in the same team as your mother"
Ino nodded her head, then sipped her tea calmly.
Kyouske got up and got close to Ino, Ino was looking at Kyouske with confusion, Kyouske said " Can you get up? ? "
Ino nodded her head and got up, Kyouske then slowly took a step and Ino took a step back, as it was too close.
Then Kyouske took another step and Ino went backward again. This happened 4-5 times until Ino's back was on the wall and Kyouske was very close to her.
Kyouske then put one of his hands beside her on the wall and leaned against her.
Ino closed her eyes, and her face was red, but after some time she lost her patience and opened her eyes only to see Kyouske's confused face.
Ino cleared her throat and asked " What happened? won't you continue?"
Kyouske replied " Actually, Hokage took the book after this line "
Ino closed both of her eyes and then opened them, both of her eyes reflected rage, then she punched him in the stomach.
Kyouske's eye almost popped out, he staggered back and asked " What happened? "
Ino came closer this time and pushing him onto the ground she sat on his chest.
Kyouske asked, " Why are you so angry?"
Ino replied " You are an Idiot" then she forcefully kissed him on the cheek.
Ino said " This is what you do next, but on my lips, next time don't mess up " then she got up and vanished from Kyouske's house.
Kyouske felt terrible to be honest, if he knew the next line it wouldn't end up like that.
The next morning, Kyouske woke up and got ready for the exams.
Written tests were already done today was a practical text to check everyone's strength as a shinobi.
Iruka in the class cleared his throat and said " Last test will be Clone Jutsu"
Some people had a terrible face when they heard it was Clone Jutsu for the final test.
The test will be in the next room and one by one.
Ino sat beside Kyouske to wait for her turn.
Kyouske whispered " Next time, you'll see "
Ino's face turned red but soon she calm down as it was her turn.
Kyouske rubbing her hand said " Good luck "
Ino nodded her head and went toward the next class.
She returned almost in a minute, with a headband, and very excitedly hugged Kyouske.
Kyouske smiled at her, the whole class was looking at them but Kyouske could care less.
After every friend of his got passed, only Naruto and Kyouske remained.
Next was Kyouske's turn, Kyouske went inside the next room, it had one desk with lots of Headbands and 2 people sitting on the chairs.
One was Iruka, the other person was also their teacher but he took very less classes with them because he was the homeroom teacher of the next class his name was Mizuki.
Iruka smiling at Kyouske said " Kyouske, do Clone Jutsu for us "
Kyouske smiled and did a hand sign for the clone Jutsu.
[ Clone Jutsu ]
15 Clone appeared beside Kyouske.
Iruka smiled and said " You pass " then gave him a headband.
Kyouske taking the headband went back into the class and showed it to Ino who was super excited to see Kyouske pass.
What disappointed him a little was Naruto, Naruto failed the graduation test.
Iruka coming into the class announced to be here after 3 day's and there will be teams etc, information that Kyouske already knew.
Kyouske and Ino went home, Kyouske treated Ino in a fancy restaurant to celebrate their graduation as a ninja.
At night Kyouske's window was knocked, Kyouske was alerted, seeing it was Anbu he opened the window.
Anbu said " Lord Hokage sent me here, if you hear any commotion don't go outside, everything is in control"
Kyouske nodded his head and closed the window.
The next day in the evening Kyouske heard lots of people moving here and there.
On the third day Kyouske picked up Ino, and walked towards the academy, Kyouske while walking holding Ino's hand said " We've spent a lot of our time here, from now on this will be a place with lots of memory, a past "
Ino grabbed his hand tightly.
Kyouske smiled and said " But I'll always be there with you, don't worry "
Ino smiled and loosened up.
Kyouske and Ino reaching the class saw Naruto was already present with a headband.
Kyouske wanted to ask him if what really happened, but Shikamaru did it first and in reply, Naruto just pointed at his headband. Naruto is one of the dumbest friend in the class.
Iruka came in and informed them that now he was going to distribute the team plan.
Iruka clearing his throat said " Alright, First of all, congratulations to all of you, so then let's start, Team - 10, Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi. Jōnin leader- Asuma Sarutobi "
Ino had a face full of anger.
Kyouske's hands were almost hurting because Ino was holding them too tightly.
Kyouske softly said " Congra... ouch " Ino just bit his hand.
Iruka continued" Team -7, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Jōnin leader- Kakashi Hatake"
Ino gave a thumbs up in Sakura's direction but didn't was ignored.
Kyouske smiled and said " She's too obsessed with that Uchiha kid "
Ino nodded her head and laughed out loud.
Iruka then said "last team, Team-8, Kiba Inuzuka, Hinata Hyuga, Kyouske Uchiha, Jōnin leader- Kurenai Yuhi... Wait here after lunch they'll pick you up"
Kyouske smiled at his teammate, one was fierce other was timid.
After Iruka left Ino stood up and clapped Kyouske's cheeks with both hands and said " Hinata that girl, Don't fall for her "
Kyouske with a serious expression said " Don't worry, She's like a little sister to me, besides I have someone I like already"
Ino blushed and said, " Alright then, she's too cute right?"
Kyouske nodded his head and said " She likes Naruto"
Ino sat down and said " I don't understand her choice"
Kyouske smiled and said " You don't fall for someone else "
Ino confidently smiled and said " Hmm, I'll think about it "
Kyouske shook his head and said " Very well then " then stood up.
Ino smiled and said " even if I want to, I can't "
Kyouske smiled at her and said " Let's go eat, we both are kind of doomed for life "