A/N: Finally back to update! Sorry for the wait, but hopefully this chapter will be worth it. The harem is: Sasuke

Itachi

Gaara

Kiba

Neji

Shikamaru

Chouji

Sora

Sai

Shino

Suigetsu

Omoi

Thanks for being patient, and enjoy the chapter!

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or Pokemon

Chapter 5

"Team 7 is… An experimental team that the Hokage decided upon. It will be a 9 man squad with 3 Jounin; it is to contain the three teams of Teams 7, 8 and 10, with the members rotating between their Jounin sensei. The idea is for this team to be well rounded in any scenario. Now, it shall be Sai, Shino Aburame, Chouji Akimichi, Hinata Hyuuga, Kiba Inuzuka, Shikamaru Nara, Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki-Uchiha, and Ino Yamanaka. I won't tell you the names of the Jounin, seeing as they want to introduce themselves. Team 9 is already active, so there is no need to say it." Iruka announced as he surprised everyone of the new Genin, especially the nine teammates of Team 7. They each had their own reactions, but they were equally happy and hoped to be the best at what they could do for each other.

Not long after Jounin came in and retrieved their teams with Team 7 being the only ones that weren't picked up yet. Getting bored, they decided that they'd eat and take out one of their Pokemon; since they were the only ones there. Shikamaru was just in a corner taking a nap with Abra, Chouji was eating with Swinub, Sai was sketching Woobat, who made a pose, Ino was dressing up Natu, Hinata was helping with Swablu perched on her head with a purple bow on its wing, Shino was reading a book on bug Pokemon, Kiba was playing with Akamaru, Sasuke was feeding Deino some spicy poffins, and Naruto grooming the Riolu twins.

Even doing this, the nine were very bored as they had to wait for two hours. Kiba groaned, "What's taking them so long?!" Akamaru barked his agreement.

"This is just annoying!" Ino huffed as Natu perched on her shoulder.

"Well, I'm sure they will be here soon." Naruto said calmly as Senna and Kazu were in his arms. He gave a small smirk, "If I'm right, one of the Jounin is someone I know, and I will definitely laugh at him for this."

This gave confused looks to the lab coat wearing blond, but he just gave a smile as he heard the door open to reveal the three Jounin; a burly man that was smoking a cigarette, a raven haired red eyed woman that seemed to widen her eyes as she spotted the Pokemon, and last but not least a silver haired man that had a large majority of his face covered with a mask that seemed to try to avoid eye contact with a smirking whiskered blond. "Sorry we were late; we had to wait for someone to hurry up." The woman apologized as she gave a glare towards Kakashi.

Naruto just smiled at her, "It's fine, sensei. Kakashi mustn't have wanted me to know that he was demoted." He said as he mentally cackled at the stiff masked man.

Trying to stay calm, Kakashi sighed, "Meet us on the roof." And shunshined away before his fellow Jounin could question him. Naruto just laughed and teleported the group to the roof after they'd return the Pokemon back into their Poke-balls, leaving behind the amused man and surprised woman before they followed as well.

(A/N: Sorry if the introductions are bad, I'm not really good at those, so please bear with it.)

When everyone was on the roof, the female Jounin spoke to gather Team 7's attention, "Well, since it's our first time meeting each other as a team; I believe an introduction is in order. I'll go first, my name is Kurenai Yuhi, I like my friend Anko, dango, and training on Genjutsu. I dislike cigarettes, perverts, rapists, and those who treat others unfairly. I hope to become the best Genjutsu specialist, and to teach you on the subject." The kunoichi now known as Kurenai greeted with a smile before glancing over to the burly man to introduce himself.

He sighed as he snuffed out the cigarette he was smoking and said, "Name's Asuma Sarutobi, I like cigarettes, a certain someone, Konoha, and Moltres. I dislike traitors, and hypocrites that preach to others for the actions that they themselves have already done." Asuma then glanced over to Kakashi, who was just lazily leaning over the railing.

"Kakashi Hatake. Not many likes. Got a lot of stuff to hate. That's pretty much it. Go, Naruto." The silver haired ninja said as he ignored the forming sweat drops on the group except Naruto.

The lab coat wearing blond just snickered, "Well, Kaka-nii, you sure sound lazy. Are you upset Jiji demoted you, or is it because the others shocked you awake this morning?" The response was Kakashi stiffening and looking away. Naruto laughed again and turned to Asuma, "And you're Jiji's son and used to be a guard at the fire temple, if I'm right?"

The burly man tensed, "How did you know about that last part?"

"Well I've actually been there a few times. I actually met someone about my age with the same mistreatment as me over there. The two of us became good friends, and he actually told me that his dad was killed by a traitor; well of what he'd been told, of course he's moved past that now."

Kurenai asked, "You've been to the fire temple, Naruto? That's quite a distance, and the Sandaime hasn't heard of this?"

"Well, I've left in secret with a shadow clone to handle everything while I traveled. I made sure to let it be for only a couple days before coming back."

Sasuke asked, "Where did you go to, Naruto?"

The blond thought of the list, "Well, other than fire temple, I go to Suna and Kumo. I haven't gone anywhere else yet, though."

Kakashi, although as interested in what his little brother's adventures were, wanted to get the introductions over with, "Naruto, you're getting off topic."

"Oh right. I'm Naruto Uzumaki-Uchiha. I like my family, friends, Kaka-nii, Iruka-sensei, ramen, gardening, Kura-nii, Arceus-sama, Jiji, and Pokemon. I hate judgmental people, the civilians of Konoha, rapists, and those that never look past outside appearances. And I want to be able to travel the world one day." Naruto greeted as he looked at the three Jounin to see that Kurenai was the only one confused as to what Pokemon were. "Hey, Kaka-nii, Asuma-sensei. Can we introduce all our Pokemon in the end? Since you know about them?"

Kakashi and Asuma glanced at each other before to Kurenai, somewhat warily, but if Naruto was allowing such a thing, they couldn't decline. The masked ninja agreed and released his Pokemon companions with them standing by his side and Pichu nested on his head, along with Asuma letting out a bored sloth Pokemon.

"In order, this is Luxio, Cubone, Corphish, and the mouse on my head is Pichu." Kakashi introduced as they each gave their own greeting.

Asuma pointed to the sloth-like Pokemon, "From what my dad told me from Naruto, he's a Slakoth; a pretty lazy guy, but he can pack a punch."

Naruto beamed, and released his Pokemon that seemed to be curious in their own manners, "These two that look like puppies are Riolu and their names are Senna and Kazu; they're really young but strong. The one that's nibbling on my leg is Gible, the snake-like one's Dratini, the one that look like a baby dinosaur is Larvitar, the giant fox is Kuroi; a Zoroark, he's been with me for about five years, and finally Rhapsody, she's a Meloetta. She's been with me since I was five years old."

It was obvious that Naruto was a lot happier now that he had Pokemon out with him and face to Sasuke, "Your turn."

The brunette nodded and let out his Pokemon as well before talking about himself, "This is Teddiursa, Charmander, and Deino. I'm Sasuke Uchiha; my likes are my family, friends, training, and Pokemon. I dislike those that mess with people that are close to me." Sasuke finished as he glanced over to Kiba, who released his Pokemon quickly.

"Alright! I'm Kiba Inuzuka; I like Akamaru, my friends, family, Pokemon, and dogs. I dislike smelly perfume, cats, and traitors. These guys are Akamaru, he's a Growlithe, Aron, and Electrike, and they're pretty tough." The dog-loving boy said as he complimented his companions and turned to Sai.

The Sasuke look-a-like released his Poke-balls to show his three Pokemon, "I am Sai and these are Smeargle, Woobat, and Drilbur. I don't have many likes except Pokemon, drawing and painting, Naruto and my companions. I dislike Danzo, and those that harm what I like. Why don't you introduce yourself, lazy pineapple?" Sai greeted and glanced over at Shikamaru with his ever fake smile that had become a habit.

The Nara groaned as he released his Poke-balls to show his Pokemon that were looking around curiously; except for one that was just sleeping. "These are Duskull, Deerling, Diglett, and the guy sleeping is Abra. I'm Shikamaru Nara, and I like my friends, family, sleeping, cloud watching, Pokemon, and playing shogi. I dislike things that are troublesome and arrogant, and fighting when it's unnecessary. Chouji."

The round Akimichi munched on his chips as he let out his Pokemon that instantly stood at his side, "I'm Chouji Akimichi, and these are Beautifly, Makuhita, Rhyhorn, and Swinub. I like Naruto's cooking, my family, friends, butterflies, and Pokemon. I dislike fighting, but I will if it's to protect my friends." With that, he gave his Pokemon some food and looked over to Ino.

The blond wasted no time as she let out her Pokemon, and praised them before introducing herself, "I'm Ino Yamanaka and these are my adorable and tough friends, Petilil, Natu, and my two Nidoran. I like flowers, Pokemon, my friends and family, and hanging out with Hinata. I dislike people that act like they can just do whatever they want for their own gain. I want to help my friends and learn more about the medicinal herbs and berries with my family from Naruto. It's your turn, Hinata."

The lavender eyed girl nodded to her female friend as she let out her Pokemon except for one, with the small blue bird immediately perching on her head. The others just stood by her as if to guard her while they eyed the three adults suspiciously. "My name is Hinata Hyuuga, these are my friends, Swablu and Sneasel; there's also Horsea, but she likes being in the water. My likes are my family, Pokemon, my friends, cinnamon buns, and training. I don't like my clan elders that forced the branch family to wear the caged bird seal, and my friends being picked on. I hope to help my friends and keep my clan stay on equal terms with each other. With help, of course." She added after Swablu pecked her on the head for not acknowledging their help, and turned to Shino, who was last.

The insect loving boy nodded and let out his bug type Pokemon that didn't hesitate on climbing onto him, "I am Shino Aburame. These are my bug types; Surskit, Joltik, Paras, and Durant. My likes include insects, Pokemon; especially bug types, my clan, and my companions. I dislike bug spray, strong Pokemon Repellant, and those that think they can simply harm something because they want to. I hope to one day see all the bug Pokemon of the world and expand my clan's knowledge of insects."

With the introductions done, the three Jounin eyed the Genin stoically before glancing at each other and had a silent conversation. Rhapsody and Ino were considering on trying to hear in on their thoughts, but stopped when Naruto gave them a look that he knew what they were planning and not to do it. Kakashi spoke, showing whatever the adults were discussing was done, "Alright you guys, by normal standards, we would test you nine to see whether or not you can work together, but the Sandaime as well as your clans have vouched your teamwork capabilities, so we can't do the regular tests to see if you can stay as Genin. Now let's see, something like this has never been done before, what do you think, Asuma? Kurenai?"

The red eyed woman glanced at the Pokemon with a tinge of unknown fear as she responded, "I personally think that Hokage-sama planned this to spoil a certain blond, but his orders are orders. I think we should split them amongst ourselves, and retrain from the ground up."

The bearded Jounin shook his head, while he ignored the glares that were aimed toward his crush, "Kurenai, that would be no different than a regular squad; it's supposed to be a rotating group where we are in charge of everyone. Besides, you can't just judge them so quickly because it's a majority of boys; they're hard workers, especially Naruto." Asuma had to add that, since the Sarutobi clan was just aware as the others of the whiskered boy's talent with medicine and potential. Not to mention, his young nephew Konohamaru seemed to be able to hear any bad comment towards Naruto; he viewed him as a big brother and role model, and whatever insult was uttered, the boy would enjoy setting the person's butt on fire with his little accomplice and friends.

The lazy eyed ninja nodded in defense of his little brother figure and friends while Pichu hung on, "That's right, Kurenai. We can't be quick to pick favorites; that wouldn't be fair and make us bad teachers."

"Then do you have any ideas, Kakashi?"

Kakashi just shrugged, "Well, I do have one. Alright guys, you are all dismissed! We'll meet at Training Ground 7 tomorrow morning at 8. Don't be late!" He announced as he returned his Pokemon back into their Poke balls and leaving before anyone could say anything.

Asuma sighed as he had Slakoth go back inside its Poke-ball and followed behind, "See you kids tomorrow."

Kurenai was the only Jounin left as she eyed Naruto suspiciously, "I know that you're hiding something, and I will learn everything as one of your sensei."

After the nine were all alone with their Pokemon, they visibly relaxed while Ino huffed, "I don't like how Kurenai kept being so judgmental towards you, Naru. She reminds me of the other villagers."

Rhapsody frowned as she also noticed that, "That lady had no right to say that Naruto's spoiled! He worked hard to be as good as he is, and with only a little bit of help once in a while."

The whiskered boy decided to speak before his friends would plot a scheme like he knew they would against someone that said something very unwise in front of Naruto; he probably had to visit Konohamaru too. "She isn't a member of a clan, so she wouldn't know about me or Pokemon other that the fact that I'm probably the vessel of the thing that ruined her life in some way." "Sorry about that, Kura-nii."

"It's nothing, kit."

Sasuke protested to that, "That just doesn't justify her actions! Ninja should be able to put their personal matters aside." Teddiursa and the others nodded to that.

The blond suppressed a sigh, he knew this was gonna go nowhere with how equally stubborn everyone was; he'd even felt his armlets heat and give off a little spark for a moment before it stopped as quickly as it started. "Why don't we go back to my house and I'll make us a snack before we continue training?"

It was a known fact that despite having a room for Naruto in the Uchiha's home, the blond would prefer residing in his cabin-like house that was a small distance away in the compound. He usually stayed in there to study, conduct his check-ups, or whatever else he was accustomed to doing before being adopted; although he did enjoy meals with everyone and helped out to make sure not to seem distanced, but the others adapted quite well.

At the sound of the offer, both the Pokemon and clan heirs cheered, "Food!" before taking off, leaving Naruto to chuckle while Rhapsody and Kuroi laughed as well.

"They're as eager as ever." The large Zoroark said with a big grin on his face and a small amount of drool from the corner of his mouth.

The Meloetta floated happily as she smiled, "Let's get back before they and the Pokemon get too anxious."

The lab coat wearing Genin agreed as he nodded, "We can't keep them waiting. Teleport."

Meanwhile with the Jounin, Kakashi, Asuma, and Kurenai were standing in front of the Sandaime with the lone kunoichi looking at the Hokage for answers. "Hokage-sama, please explain what those creatures that were with the clan heirs? Are they demons? If so, why are they here without spreading the knowledge to the other shinobi to be prepared for their potential danger?"

Hiruzen sighed as he blew into his pipe, "Kurenai, if they were demons, they would be violent towards anyone and have destroyed the village years ago. The Pokemon have been in this land long before Konoha or the Elemental Nations were created, and they have been peacefully residing along with us; be it in the shadows or out in the open. As for why I never told the other shinobi; I am not the one who decides that you all should know."

"Who is it then?"

"That would be Naruto Uzumaki-Uchiha."

The red-eyed Jounin's eyes widened, "What?! How can that be? He's only a child, how could he be the one to decide where those things go? It isn't right to give such power to a person like him! It deserves to go to-"

"The people of Konoha?" The elderly Hokage interrupted, "Kurenai, be honest with me. What has Konoha done that has given us the right to such a thing?"

That made Kurenai pause, before for replying, "We showed our strength in battle to prove that we are the strongest."

"That is something that we've done for ourselves." Hiruzen commented, at the Jounins' raised eyebrows, he elaborated, "Indeed we are strong, but we have done things to our own kind just to be at the top. Konoha is not a paradise among all the others, it isn't a haven; just like any nation with their horrible crimes that we believe unnecessary and cruel, we have power-hungry citizens, arrogant shinobi, favoritism, civilians that feel entitlement and believe they are above all; doing sickening things to anyone they to break."

The Sandaime sighed, "My point is, Kurenai, we are just as bad, if not worse, as the other nations, even Iwa-with their mind controlling- Konoha has done things that makes us fortunate that creatures such as the Pokemon allow us their presence we've long forgotten."

Kurenai's eyes widened in shock while Asuma and Kakashi looked away in shame as they understood what was spoken. "What do you mean, Hokage-sama?! Konoha is a wonderful and peaceful home to all of its residents! People smile warmly and greet each other, we promote our teamwork; what has been done that would make you deem the village so lowly?!"

The silver haired man answered this, "Kurenai, no one is innocent. My friend died by my mistakes, Hokage-sama sends ninja-ourselves included- to kill with risk of a casualty. Even if these things are small, or were duty that had to be done, it doesn't change anything. Look at the result of our latest war, so many children were orphaned; caused by enemy or not, the orphanages aren't the best as they should be; sure most were adopted into families, but the others were eventually left to their own resources when they are hardly ready. Even then, the families that have lost its relatives hold a grudge, and at worse, unleash their sorrow and blind anger in some way. The men; which has caused your current opinion," At that, the brunette flinched, "Some have molested women, I know that there are those that have done it, civilian men seem to not hold themselves back; especially after they're drunk." He sighed tiredly, "In the end, it just doesn't change no matter the place."

Kurenai was still confused, "But even so, why do you two seem so against the civilians? They're innocents, even if they did commit small crimes; it isn't fair to go against those that we protect."

Asuma, having been done with being silent, responded, "Kurenai, is that what you from the villagers, or is that what you really think?"

"I will admit, the villagers have spoken of the Civilian Counsel and Elders being forced to disband a few years ago, but I do believe its unfairness."

"Konoha isn't a civilian country; it is a ninja village. Military rule is run here, meaning that only the Hokage can order or allow something to done, but the civilians ; until before Hokage-sama was able to stop it, they were embezzling money, giving away information about the village to enemy nations, kidnapping some clan children. They deserved to learn that their place was a high privilege, not a right. However, what was done to a kid like Naruto…"

The Genjutsu specialist's eyes hardened, but she was curious, "What did they do to him?"

Hiruzen was the one to answer cryptically, "He suffered the torture that was unforgivable, making him lose the one thing no person should never be robbed of."

"Y-you mean…?!" Kurenai uttered as shock and horror masked her face.

The Sandaime only nodded somberly while Kakashi looked down in guilt with Asuma trying to cheer him up, "That's right. Not only that, he suffered the "presents" the villagers gave him as well and then thrown away in the Forest of Death to be eaten. He was only five then; no one, not even a criminal deserves to go through such a thing, let alone a child. Konoha, do you really want to truly low the village became? I would have honestly publicly killed the Counselors, if Naruto hadn't managed to stay so strong."

Kakashi continued, "It was Arceus-sama, the God of Pokemon that chose Naruto. He is the purest, and it was only one that was able to befriend Pokemon. He now acts as an advocate and caretaker of them; and only those that he knows are trustworthy and honestly care about Pokemon without wanting a benefit is allowed to have one by their side as a friend."

The red-eyed woman paused as she let it all sink in; she really was treating a kid like he was the source of a plague, and all for what? Taking warped people that don't care between right and wrong's opinion? "What about Hokage-sama? Why doesn't he have one of these Pokemon if they only side with those Naruto trusts?"

The Sandaime chuckled, "I actually do have a companion, but he likes to pretend he's sleeping. Isn't that right, Darmanitan?" He said as he looked out of the corner of the eye to see what looked like a strange statue.

"I don't see anything there, other than that peculiar statue." Kurenai said before becoming surprised when the statue stood.

"Darman." The now mobile statue grinned as he waved at the three Jounin before going over to hang from Hiruzen's chair.

"This is Darmanitan, an interesting friend I came across with Naruto a few years back." The Sandaime said as he reminisced momentarily at how the little Darumaka suddenly evolved; he had to move from his spot on the table to near a bookshelf to appear inanimate.

However the ape like Pokemon seemed to have a little habit of plotting small things against Hiruzen's son for some reason whenever the elderly Hokage's back was turned; even at that he was making faces at Asuma, who froze and glared, while Kakashi mentally chuckled and Kurenai was shocked that a statue was actually a Pokemon. Hiruzen smiled then looked seriously at the lone female, "Now do you see, Kurenai? I don't demand that immediately start liking Naruto, but I chose you to be one of the three Jounin because you also want move beyond your past. Please do not me regret my decision."

"I will guarantee not to disappoint you, but why are those nine in a single team under the guise of a rotating team? Wouldn't it be better for it to be the same it's always been?"

"It's a well-known fact that Konoha promotes teamwork, but the traditional setup for the team has become too obvious. Naruto and his friends will be the ones to test this team structure; where the team will be multiplied by three and make sure to emphasize one another's strengths and cover their weaknesses."

"But how will this help? Won't it be risky should the three Jounin be away on another task? It could endanger more lives."

"Naruto and the kids, along with their parents have agreed to this team setup. The nine have long trained while in the Academy to be ready for teamwork and battle with each other; with Naruto advisably in charge since he is strongest."

Kurenai was curious about that, from her memory, the whiskered blond was dead last, but perhaps it was wrong, seeing as how those clan heirs and boy respected and adored the Jinchuuriki. "Even so, Naruto can't possibly be that good."

"Don't you dare say bad things about Naruto-nii! Get that rude lady with Ember, Cyndaquil!" A young boyish voice yelled as he opened the office door and pointed at the red eyed woman as a mouse like Pokemon poked out from within the boy's long scarf and let out its fiery breath at Kurenai as it leapt.

Asuma quickly blocked the small flame as Kakashi grabbed both the boy and Cyndaquil. "Konohamaru, you can't just randomly do that to people." The Sarutobi scolded to his nephew that was still held up in the air.

Konohamaru pouted, "I yelled out loud before me and Cyndaquil attacked, right? Besides that lady had no right to insult nii-san!"

Kakashi just sighed as he let the two down. How Konohamaru actually became friends with Cyndaquil was in a similar manner, but from what he'd heard from the Sandaime, the great Moltres gave Konohamaru the egg itself, and the two were just as close as Rhapsody and Naruto.

"Now Konohamaru, while the surprise attack was impressive, it isn't polite to interrupt a meeting. She also happens to might be one of the Jounin for Naruto's team." Hiruzen said trying to calm his very active grandson.

The Hokage's grandson frowned as he eyed Kurenai with Cyndaquil mimicking him, before stating, "I don't like her, what do you see in her uncle?"

"W-whhaat?!" Kurenai and Asuma gasped in synchronized shock while both Hiruzen and Kakashi chuckled and Darmanitan grinned a bit too widely in the background.

Konohamaru took that as the perfect time to escape as he brought Cyndaquil back into his Poke-ball and leaving, "You three better let Naruto-nii and his friends pass the test or else!"

"Kakashi…" Asuma uttered gravely to get the silver haired man's attention.

"Yes?"

"Your plan for the test; you came up with one, right?"

"I did."

"Will it be able to test them to their full potential?"

"Hm, well that's a maybe, though Naruto won't need to be tested, so that leaves Sasuke, Sai, Shikamaru, Chouji, Shino, Hinata, Kiba, and Ino."

"Well, how will we test them?"

"I know the perfect way, but expect a lot of damage on our end, when its over."

Kurenai asked, "Will it be that bad?"

Kakashi shrugged, "Its either this, or suffer naruto's prankster protégé's wrath tomorrow."

"We're doomed."

A/N: And that's Chapter 5! I would've continued from here but I thought right here was a good stopping point before the real Genin Exam. For Kurenai fans, sorry if I made her look bad, she is just skeptical of the situation with Naruto that she will somewhat doubt his strength, but you can't her, seeing as she's unaware of him being a very talented medic.

As for the harem; sorry for those that wanted Haku, I personally like the rare pairing, but I want them to be in a brotherly relationship.

Also, the teams: I had it be all nine of them, purely for the fact; yes it will slightly progress the harem, but it will help move the story forward. How? Well, that's a surprise!

Til next time! Please review!