I sit at my desk, readjusting my glasses on my face. Apparently, it's funny to smack someone upside the head when they're studying. Stupid teme's. I sigh and go back to my work, waiting for our sensei to enter. Today was the day of our test. If we pass, we graduate. Most people look like they don't care. It's their choice though, if they don't want to take it seriously, then their loss.

The door opens and sensei walks in, looking a little apologetic. I watch with curious eyes as he holds up his hand to quiet the class. The class obediently sit and quiets down. "Right class, today's exam is the clone jutsu." I sigh a little. I'm not that good at that one. I have a chance but I will have to concentrate for like five minutes. Jiji said that it's cause I have a little over Junín level chakra reserves. It sucks but, if I concentrate enough I can do the low level jutsu. "I will call you one by one and when called, you guys will come next door and demonstrate your skills." Everyone nodded and the exam began.

I did it! I was stood there a while but, I did it. Mizuki and another sensei I don't recognise evaluated the exam. I was a bit nervous, knowing that Mizuki tends to alter my work but, there was someone else there so, it was safe...right?

The exam finished and Iruka entered the class. He looked at everyone proudly...then at me. His expression dropped. Like his child had been held back a year. Oh no. I passed! He said I had passed! I performed the jutsu perfectly! Sure it took some time but I did it! DAMN IT! I clench my fists in anger and grit my teeth. Duck-butt looked at me with a flash of concern before turning back to the front. I wonder if he's upset his rival won't be joining him? I wonder if he knows why? Stupid fucking fake sensei's!

Iruka smiled, but I could see the hurt. You can't say anything sensei! I passed, I swear! "I'm proud to announce you all passed..." He looked hurt again. Please stop. I know I passed. This shouldn't be happening. "...With the exception of Naruto." I hear snickers and my face scrunches up. Sasuke looks a little annoyed. Why are you annoyed duck-butt?! You haven't been cheated like this your entire life! Scorned for something you can't control! Never asked for! I felt my rage bubble and a voice in my head pleaded for revenge. I shook my head and stood from my seat. No point sticking around while everyone got their head protectors. I walk out and Iruka doesn't try to stop me.

I walk a little and hear the class burst into laughter. "I'm so glad the four-eyed demon is held back." "Yeah imagine if he was put in our team?!" The voices continued but I couldn't tear myself away. It hurt, but, I thought it didn't matter anymore. I scrunch my face up in pain and leg it out of the building. I don't want to stick around for more abuse. I just want to be left alone at the least, is that too much to ask?

I sat outside on my favourite swing. I could see parents waiting outside the gate for their kids. I bet they're all happy to know their kids passed. And that they won't be in class with a demon anymore. I go back to staring at the grass in front of me when a few footsteps grabbed my attention. Mizuki was stood in front of me. I didn't look him in the eye. Instead, I watched the grass and waited for him to speak. "Sorry you didn't pass" No you're not. "but I know of another way you can pass." My eyes widen, then I mentally slap myself. Don't fall for it Naruto. You're smarter than that. I hear a light chuckle and scowl. I really do not like this man. "If you get the forbidden scroll from the Hokage and learn a jutsu before tomorrow. You will pass." He clearly has ulterior motives. If it weren't for him and the sensei's hating me, I would have been a Genin by now. Maybe even a Chunin.

I sigh as I stand and make my way the gate. I hear him tut but continue walking. "Meet me in the forest at 8 o'clock tonight and I'll make sure you learn it properly." I continue walking, a fleet of thoughts running through my head as I ignore the insults and stares the parents are giving me. Will this actually work? It's just another lie...right? I shake my head and make a choice. I'm going to steal the scroll.

It reaches evening and I watch a minute as the sun sets in the sky. I sigh before taking off my glasses and putting on prescription goggles. I use the shadows to get closer to the Hokage building. I see some guards and quickly activate a transformation. Why didn't I think of this sooner? I can be so stupid sometimes.

I emerge from the shadows and wave at the shinobi. They wave back and I continue into the building. It seems like they fell for it. I wander down the halls until I reach Jiji's office. I open the door and check the surroundings before entering the room. I close the door quietly before scouring the room. I know there's a hidden button here somewhere. I search the entire room and find the button under a table lamp. Huh. Pretty impressive old man.

I take the scroll, place down a note for the old geezer, and leave. Making sure to leave the scroll's hiding place open so Jiji knows. I didn't have a lot of time to write the note so, I just put down what was happening and where. Really quick, yet detailed enough for him to know the situation. Huh. I guess I did have enough time.

I head out to the forest to wait for Mizuki, hiding from plain sight. I do have a forbidden scroll after all. After making my way through the village. I bound through the trees. He didn't give me a specific place so, I go somewhere not too far from the gate and open the scroll. I might as well learn from it while I'm here right. Though, these goggles are in the way. I take them off and put my glasses back on. That's much better. I look over the scroll and it seems every jutsu here is for people with immense chakra. Well that's good isn't it. The first jutsu is a shunshin jutsu. Teleportation huh? Sounds fun.

I get to the fourth jutsu when I hear footsteps. I turn to look but no one's there. Or at least, anyone else would think that. I smile to myself and go back to reading. Man, Jiji works fast. It's not even 8 yet. Though, now I'm checking, it is close. I continue reading until I hear more footsteps. I look around and spot Mizuki walking closer. A malicious grin on his face. "Good work demon. Now hand it over." I stay blanked face. "No." He looks astounded heh heh. This could be fun too. "What?! Give it here brat!" I stare at him blankly some more. "No." I stand up and he takes a step back. I think it's time to use one of my new jutsu's. I smirk, forcing Mizuki to take another step back. What a scaredy cat! Then I close the scroll and weave the hand signs for the shunshin.

I cover myself and the scroll in chakra and think of somewhere nearby. I know I'm full of chakra but, I don't think I can go far just yet. Finally, I move. It worked! Just like when I practiced half an hour ago. I didn't move far though. My mind was working a bit to hard for me to concentrate on a place and I ended up next to the anbu Jiji sent. The anbu looked at me stunned. I sighed and waved my hand at Mizuki. The anbu nodded slowly before they shunshined behind him. Mizuki quickly span and fell on his ass. Hah! Serves you right!

The anbu takes a step and he wiggles towards me. Oh, isn't that cute? You think I'm gonna help you?! Nonsense. He looks at me with some killing intent. Ooh! I'm so scared! Not like I don't get that every day of my life. "Stupid demon! This was your plan all along, wasn't it?! Our was it his plan?!" I look at him confused, I think the anbu did too but, with their mask on I couldn't tell. "Jiji didn't know until I had done it so, no, it wasn't his." He snarled at me. Snarled? Really? Are you an animal or something? "Not the third damn brat! The real demon sealed inside you. The one that destroyed our village." "Oh. You meant the nine tails. Sorry, not his plan either. He doesn't talk, like, ever." His eyes widened. Obviously, he hoped to throw me off with that information. Sorry about that. "You know?!" I sigh. Just like Shikamaru says, what a drag. "Of course I know. It's a bit obvious. I'm born the day the nine tails 'dies'. Then shunned for being a 'demon'. Come on. I wasn't born yesterday. I also know who my dad is. No idea about mum though." I start thinking to myself. I tend to do this a lot.

The anbu straightens up and does their duty, for Hokage and country. Mizuki doesn't even struggle. He seems dazed. I wonder if he knows. Huh. Maybe I should have asked him. I pick up the scroll and head to Jiji's. I'm sleepy, maybe I'll go to bed early tonight.

I arrive at the Hokage's office and knock gently on the door. "Come in." I open the door and Jiji is stood with Iruka. Iruka looks worried. Mah, don't worry about it. "Naruto, thank you for helping us catch a traitor." I bow slightly. "I understand that Mizuki failed you even though you passed." I nod. "I also understand that you learnt some of the jutsu in that scroll." I smile proudly before walking over and handing it back. "Yep. I got the first three down." Jiji looked impressed while Iruka looked gob smacked. It's not that hard to believe is it? "Then here Naruto. You are now officially a Genin." He handed me a head protector and I bowed again.

"Thank you Jiji." I stand straight and make my way to the door. "Wait a minute." I turn and Jiji looks a little worried. What's he worried for? Nothing bad happened. "Is it true you know?" I tilt my head in confusion. Stupid old geezer! Make more sense! "Care to elaborate?" I see him nod and wait. "About the nine tails...and your dad." Oh that. I nod. "Yeah I know. The nine tails is inside of me thanks to the Fourth, who is also my dad. Bit of a jerk if you ask me." Iruka looks astonished. Really sensei, does no one tell you anything? Meanwhile, Jiji looked deep in thought. "I see. Who told you?" I sighed, not an early night for me I guess. "No one told me. I figured it out on my own." I push my glasses further up my nose and turn around. "If you don't mind Jiji, I'm really tired and I have an important day tomorrow." I didn't need to see him to know Jiji was nodding. I walk out and as soon as I close the door, I hear Iruka. "He's scarily smart." "Hm." I walk away, not caring for the rest of the conversation and head home. I'm so tired...