Team Selection

"I see… so Mizuki tricked you"

Hiruzen smoked a breath full and released it. His eyes met with the duo's. If Hiruzen was honest, he would admit that he did indeed feel guilty.

He had a hand in how the two kids' lives turned out to be… No family, No nothing. With a sigh, Hiruzen decided to let it slide for once.

"Sigh… Go, you don't want to be late for the team selection"

"Yes, Hokage-Sama"

Both Naruto and Sasuke said before leaving. They walked back to the Academy. Sasuke glanced at Naruto.

'So the old Naruto returns, huh'

His face was stoic, not even a bit of remorse in those blue eyes of his. He had long accepted the truth of the situation.

'I've killed... and I won't hesitate to do it again'

Naruto's darker side clung on to his being, his once corrupt thoughts again overwhelming his positive side.

Naruto didn't even bother to fight back. He let the darkness embrace him. Sasuke on the other side, just whistled as he walked.

***

Naruto and Sasuke entered the classroom. Fortunately for the blonde, Hiruzen agreed to graduate him as he heard of his capabilities.

"What the heck? Am I dreaming!? or is that our Naruto!?"

Everyone snapped their head towards the blonde beside Sasuke as they heard the words of the 'loudmouth', AKA, Kiba.

Sakura also looked at him, puzzled. Naruto slowly shifted his gaze toward her. His deep blue eyes with no light in them sent a shiver through her spine.

'I-Is that... really, N-Naruto?'

She could feel her stomach twist. Every second she looked into those eyes were pure torture. It held so much malice, so much hatred.

Her eyes diverted from his by pure instinct. Her heart beat like crazy, not from love... but by fear.

The class was dead silent. Nobody uttured a word, when their teams were decided, they just went with their respective Sensei.

"And now, team seven. Consisting of: Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and finally, Sasuke Uchiha"

The substitute teacher announced before walking out of the class. Sakura felt joy and distress. She was happy as Sasuke was in her team... but Naruto.

She felt cold sweat running down her forehead, she wanted forget the look in his eyes, but it only grew more ominous every second.

"Oi, Sasuke... any idea who's gonna be our Sensei?"

Naruto asked. Sasuke supported his body with his elbows on the desk behind them.

"Kurenai, Gai, and Asuma are occupied... Leaving us the infamous Copy Ninja, Hatake Kakashi"

"Oh..."

Sakura was confused. Can't Sasuke see what's in his eyes!? Naruto's dangerous!

"S-Sasuke-kun... yo--you shouldn't sit near N-Naruto"

Sakura spun her head only two see two pairs of eyes looking toward her. She felt as if she was suffocating under the dreadful pressure.

'Not Sasuke too'

She grew anxious. Was these two the same Sasuke and Naruto? She couldn't believe it. Even yesterday Naruto was the same knucklehead... But now.

The door slid open, revealing a White-Haired masked individual. His left eye was covered with his headband.

Kakashi's lazy eyes wandered off before they locked on the two orphans.

"First Impression: Not bad... Meet me on the rooftop"

Kakashi said before he body-flickered. The trio weent toward the rooftop. Sakura felt like a bug... She was not really comfortable.

Kakashi stood in front of them as the trio took their seat on the ground. Kakashi eyed Naruto and Sasuke, only glancing the pink-haired girl once or twice.

"Now, let's start the introduction... Hmm... You there, blondie. Let's start with you"

Naruto looked at the man before him as he spoke.

"Name's Naruto Uzumaki. Hobbies... Training. Favorite food, Ichiraku Ramen. And my goal... Is to be a Shinobi"

Kakashi clapped, satisfied with the answer.

"Now... You there, Blacky"

"Name's Sasuke Uchiha. Hobbies, training. Favorite Food... Not anything in particular. And my goal... Well, I'd rather not say that"

Kakashi nodded lazily. He then shifted his gaze toward the Sakura.

"Pinky"

"Umm... My name is Sakura Haruno. My hobbies are!-"

The words got caught in her mouth. She was going to mention something about Sasuke, but as she remembered the look in his eyes... She almost felt the urge to run away.

Kakashi Noticed her behavior and sighed.

'Kids these days... Just wanna be a Shinobi just because they think it is cool or something'

"Well. There will be a test held tomorrow. Reach before 6 and I recommend you to not eat breakfast. Well then, see ya at training ground 0"

Kakashi vanished, leaving only a blur.

"Sakura"

The pink-haired girl flinched as Naruto mentioned her name.

"Be on time"

"O-Okay!"

She quickly ran, not wanting to stay there a moment longer. Naruto and Sasuke also headed out to their respective apartments.

***

"Well... He only recommend we shouldn't eat"

Sasuke ate his breakfast with a peaceful smile. Finishing his meal, he headed toward training ground 0 as it was 5:37.