Uzumaki Naruto Hero Reborn Part 6 Fun And Games Are Over

A/N: Hey everyone time for a new chapter and I'm kind of skipping the pointless D-Ranks and jumping forward about a week or 2 as the title suggests it's time for a C-Rank now I hope your not expecting the Wave Mission because you'll be disappointed this will be a joint mission with some drama thrown into the mix. Naruto will do some things you may not like but he's also a hunter, well been trained as one among other things. This chapter is the calm before the storm so to speak.

Kurama Talking/Jutsu's

'Naruto Talking to Kurama/Sakura Talking to Inner Self'

'Inner Thoughts'

Inner Sakura

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto just this story

Since the whole Sasuke fiasco Team 7 has a man down not that Naruto seems to care, Sakura was momentarily saddened until she remembered what happened and after that, she wasn't sad anymore.

She got to spend more time with Naruto-kun, after there D-ranks Naruto and she would spend a lot of time together just talking. She loved this someone who actually listened to her and not ignored her not that she cares about that Emo Uchiha anymore.

Even she's surprised how quickly she got over him, I guess you could say seeing her apparent crush attacking the other person she started to have a crush on for selfish reasons makes you think more clearly.

Naruto and Sakura would talk about many things what Naruto did during his travels it amazed her she was quite shocked that he's killed before and on more than one occasion. She does wonder if she will ever be able to take a life.

Naruto told her that in a way all ninjas will have to do it, but told her as long as you don't take pleasure in killing it gets easier, she wasn't so sure but would give Naruto the benefit of the doubt.

Other than that Sakura told Naruto about her life growing up she'd get sad when she mentioned how she'd get picked on because of her forehead, she said when she made friends with Ino, then how her friendship fell apart over Sasuke.

She tells Naruto that although there rivals she still sees Ino as her friend but isn't sure if Ino sees her as a friend anymore.

Naruto tells her that she's still young and it's hard to break from the way people were he says now she's realising how weak she is the only way is UP, that if she wants to grow then she has to work for it, he says that if she still wants Sasuke's affections she has to show him that she isn't useless anymore.

Sakura is shocked by that but then tells Naruto that after witnessing what happened her feelings for Sasuke are over, she could never be with someone like Sasuke who thinks he can get what he wants and when he doesn't run to the council in a hissy fit to get what he wants.

Naruto was surprised but also happy she seems to be getting her priorities straight and that's always a good thing as he knows that the only thing a Fangirl is for is cannon fodder not that he'd ever tell her that he will help her to improve, he likes Sakura she's a nice girl yes she has a bit of a temper as shown whenever she meets Ino, although it's also funny.

What Sakura liked the most and she's not ashamed to admit it was when Naruto was helping her with her Taijutsu and when Naruto helped her with her stances, when he'd touch her leg and move it into the proper position.

Or when he's behind her and his chest is touching her back as he gets her arms in the proper position, Naruto has no idea what he's doing to her, she could just melt in his arms.

Of course, Naruto isn't oblivious to this he can see her cheeks redden whenever he does this he's no stranger to girls blushing over him, he won't admit it to anyone but holding her like this makes him blush also it kind of feels right.

One thing that isn't helping is the damn Fox Naruto found out years earlier that the fox is a major pervert, and when Naruto arrived in Konoha and first saw and spent time with both Sakura and Ino the damn fox would tell him to mate with them and says they'd let him.

Although Naruto likes them both he's well aware of there ages and knows now is not the time for this, and whenever Naruto helps Sakura with her stances the fox is always telling him to kiss her on the neck and take her.

It's hard (pun intended) to control himself, whenever these so-called sessions are over and Naruto leaves Sakura and Kakashi he rushes home and is ashamed to admit it but has to deal with his problem and Kenzo is well aware of what's happening as he watches Naruto, and takes great pleasure in tormenting Naruto about his wandering hands over Sakura's body.

As for Sakura, after these sessions with Naruto she always has to change her underwear it's so embarrassing but she can't deny she hasn't had several wet dreams since this started happening and she always giggles that she's getting help whereas Ino's getting nothing and can't wait to rub it in Ino-pig's face.

Now Naruto and Ino do spend some time together, whenever Sakura's not around usually after the missions and there sparing Ino always finds Naruto after he's dealt with his own problem and like Sakura, they talk a lot also.

Like Sakura, Ino loves talking with him, about plants he's seen, his crazy adventures it's all so amazing to her if only she knew what else Naruto and Sakura get up to she'd be so jealous, but she'd probably only get jealous until Naruto did the same thing with her.

It's been two weeks now since Team 7's been a man down, Kenzo's already told Naruto about D-ranks so wasn't as pissed as Sakura although he still thought they were a waste of time.

We now find Team 7 in the Hokage's office Hiruzen smiles "So how's your team coming along Kakashi, I know with Sasuke still on the sidelines it's been a problem."

Kakashi smiles "Actually although I don't want to admit it things have been going perfect, Naruto and Sakura both work well together, I and Naruto are both helping Sakura grow, and I know she's ashamed to admit it , we are both getting her away from her fangirl phase and taking her training seriously."

Hiruzen sees the blush of embarrassment on Sakura's face but knows it's true then looks up at the Hokage "It's true Hokage-Sama, they've helped me so much, I'm just glad this happened before we went outside the village."

Hiruzen smiles "That's good my dear, I'm glad your improving, book smarts only get you so far and fangirls are not the best Kunoichi's but will always remain, but they also don't usually last long, so I'm glad you are seeing this before it's too late."

He then turns back to Kakashi "So Kakashi, do you think they're ready, I know Naruto is as Kenzo's given me an in-depth discussion on Naruto's capabilities and the missions they did while outside Konoha even if they weren't sanctioned Konoha missions."

Kakashi looks at Naruto and then Sakura, well I'd say they're coming along quite well and I know both Naruto and Sakura don't enjoy D-ranks 'Nobody does' they may be ready for the next step well for Sakura of course."

He turns to Sakura "I hope you don't get offended but Naruto's been in the outside world and seen some of the horrors out there unlike you, but I believe you are ready."

Sakura nods "I understand Kakashi-sensei, I know Naruto-kun's way ahead of me, but I won't stay this way forever." Kakashi gives her an eye smile and Naruto smiles as does Hiruzen.

Hiruzen then nods "OK then, I feel that you are ready now I have a mission in mind but I think I can also help another team who my son says is ready, so it will be a joint mission."

Kakashi nods '

A joint mission huh, could be interesting although knowing who's in the other team and how they both now seem to have there sights on Naruto, I hope there won't be many problems.'

Naruto just raises an eyebrow 'Interesting, I wonder what the Hokage has in mind, I think he's planning on introducing Sakura and Asuma's team to the horrors of the outside world but they have me, Kakashi and Asuma-sensei to back them up.' He then chuckles and Kakashi sees it and seems to know what he's thinking as he was also.

Sakura nods an inwardly is thinking 'This is a chance to prove myself to Naruto-kun, but Ino-pig's on that team, and she better not think I'll let her get her hands on my Naruto-kun.'

Hiruzen chuckles and then asks for team 10 to arrive. As soon as Asuma, Shikamaru, Chōji, and Ino arrive.

As soon as Ino sees Naruto she grins then glares at Sakura before standing as close to Naruto as humanly possible, and smirking at a glaring Sakura.

Everyone else just rolls there eyes and Naruto inwardly chuckles then groans when Kurama sends him a vivid image of Sakura and Ino tearing each other's clothes off before doing the same to him and fighting over who gets to be with Naruto first.

Naruto shakes his head then hears a cough and Ino reluctantly moves away from Naruto and rejoins her teammates. Hiruzen smiles "Well now that Team 10 is here and both Sensei's believe there teams are ready you will be having a joint C-Ranked mission, and before you ask Asuma it's the reason Sasuke's not here that I've decided to add your team to the mix."

Asuma just nods as Hiruzen continues "Now your all starting your ninja careers well minus Naruto who's already seen the wonders of the world and had a few missions with Kenzo, so he knows the harsh world outside these walls, now the mission I'm sending you on is an extermination mission, there's a group of bandits on the outskirts of the land of fire."

He looks over the scroll before continuing "These bandits have taken it upon themselves to become highwaymen, countless people have been robbed by these individuals, I've even been notified that on two occasions they've taken things to far and decided to take lives, this is where I put my foot down."

He sighs "Your mission is to find these individuals, and eliminate them now, one of the jobs of a ninja and Kunoichi is killing, in a way we are mercenaries, we have to do things we don't like but in a way it's a kind of right of passage and as long as you don't take pleasure in the kiss then you should be OK, now Kakashi, Asuma, and even Naruto have all taken lives so they will help you."

Sakura, Ino, Shikamaru, and Chōji all feel uncomfortable about this deep down they knew that eventually they'd have to kill it's their job but having to do it so soon.

In a way, Shikamaru seems to think it might be best to get it out of the way, although killing won't be easy, the fact these bandits have turned to killing makes it easier, they're taking it to far.

Sakura gulps she knows Naruto-kun's killed but wasn't thinking she'd have to do it so early on in her career, she's then surprised by a hand on her shoulder and looks over at Naruto who smiles at her and it reassures her that he'll be there for her.

Chōji is surprised he wanted a bigger challenge but actually having to kill on his first proper mission, his dads told him that eventually, he'll have to take a life but so soon they've only been Genin for two weeks.

The colour drained from Ino's face upon hearing the details killing already can she do it, can she take a life, she knows they're not innocent these people have killed twice before and are robbing people, she hopes she won't let her team down and especially not Naruto-kun.

Hiruzen looks at each individual he can see their expressions, they're scared, and although he hates to admit it, but it seems both Sakura and Ino are scared of letting their teammates down but he knows neither Kakashi, Asuma or Naruto will let anything bad happen.

For all, he knows Naruto, Kakashi and Asuma, will do the killing, but although he doesn't want to admit it he hopes they will kill, to know what it's like to take a life, it's never easy but it's what they're trained to do.

He wonders if they think everything ninjas and Kunoichi's do is protect people and save princess and princesses, they need to realise that isn't the case, they need to see the real world and not a dream world, he does hate doing this to them though, it pains him to send young kids to kill but it's something that needs to happen.

Naruto looks at Sakura "Sakura-chan, I won't let anything happen to you." He looks at Ino, Shikamaru and Chōji "Or any of you, if it comes down to it I will do what needs to be done."

Kakashi and Asuma look on proud of Naruto and then look at there teams wondering what they'll do, Sakura looks at Team 10 before Naruto and smiles "No Naruto, as Hokage-sama, says this is something we all have to do, I won't let you shoulder the burden of taking a life, your my teammate and friend I'm with you and if I must will take a life you can't protect me forever."

Naruto smiles and pats her on the shoulder then he sees nods from the others so nods to them, Hiruzen and the sensei's smile. Hiruzen then coughs "So Kakashi will lead this with Asuma second-in-command with Naruto next in line you must all follow orders and come back safe."

They all nod then Kakashi takes over "OK guys head on home and pack for a few days and meet me at the gates in an hour."

They all then leave the office and head on home, Meanwhile, Naruto's with Asuma and Kakashi "So, do you think they're ready to take a life they said they were but I could see the doubt in their eyes, I once had that same doubt, taking your first life is hard, I know the first person I killed was only a few years older than me when I killed him, I had Kenzo-sama there to help but they have us also."

Asuma smokes a cigarette "I don't know Naruto, I agree with you I saw the doubt but we will do what we have to although I hate to admit it, getting there first kill will make it easier for them, me and Kakashi have killed more then we'd like, we were both in the third great war."

He tosses his cigarette on the ground before lighting another "I did mission as one of the 12 guardians I'd rather never talk about, the fact you've killed also makes it easier I've spoken to Kenzo myself so I know some of the missions you've done, you are a tough kid."
Naruto smiles "We've met before you know."

Asuma raises an eyebrow "When."

Naruto smirks "I thought I recognized you, it must have been when you was one of the 12 guardians you didn't have a beard then though, that's why I didn't realise at first, you were with two other people, me and Kenzo was in Tea country and you were talking about a tough mission, I can't remember the details but you had a bandaged arm, it wasn't long after my second kill."

Asuma nods then seems to realise "Yes, I remember that and yea I vaguely remembered seeing a kid and a ninja who seemed familiar." He then sighs "Yea, that mission almost cost me my life, had to have my teammates bail me out, I was cocky and thought I could take on the world" He then chuckles "I was wrong."

Naruto and Kakashi chuckle at that both knowing they've both had similar thoughts. Kakashi nods "I was like that a lot after my dad died, I thought because I was the son of the White Fang I was unbeatable, he then chuckles it wasn't until I was surrounded by 10 Kumo-nin I realised otherwise" He looks at Naruto knowing Naruto knows of his parents "If it wasn't for your dad I wouldn't be here now."

Naruto nods then chuckles "Then maybe we would have had a Sensei, who was on time, didn't read porn, and wasn't lazy."

Kakashi pouts and Asuma bursts out laughing "Damn Kid that was spot on, he's got you there Kakashi."

Kakashi sighs "You better head off and get your stuff Naruto."

Naruto just chuckles before vanishing via Shunshin. Asuma nods "Do you think Minato and Kushina would be proud of Naruto."

Kakashi smiles "Yes, they would be proud of what he's become, unlike us we both had live in the shadows of our fathers, Naruto hasn't had that, I had my dad and you had your dad but Naruto never met his dad so doesn't feel the same pressure, yes all kids want to surpass there parents but it was different for us we lived when they did Naruto didn't."

Asuma nods "That is true, well I'd best pack also."

Kakashi "Also to say goodbye to Kurenai, right." Asuma freezes then walks away and Kakashi chuckles before vanishing also.

45 minutes later and Team 7 minus Sasuke and Team 10 are signing out Sakura, Ino, Shikamaru, and Chōji are still wondering if they can kill and Naruto, Asuma and Kakashi can see it but hope they will not let it get to them too much.

They've been running for hours now when Naruto spots that Sakura and Ino are falling behind with Chōji not far behind, all because they're not in shape, as for the girls because they spent more time trying to gain Sasuke's attention and neglected there training.

Naruto speeds up to run beside Kakashi and Asuma "Sakura, Ino and Chōji are falling behind, they're not cut out for these long runs, Shikamaru seems fine though."

Kakashi and Asuma look at each other and nods then they stop with Naruto and Shikamaru doing the same and although Shikamaru didn't show it he was tired he then looks back and sees Chōji, Sakura and Ino 'Wow they really need to get in shape, even you buddy, not that I can complain this running for hours is torture.' He then looks at Naruto, Kakashi and Asuma 'They don't even look tired at all.'

After a minutes Sakura, Ino and Chōji stop beside them and immediately they all fall to there knees glad that they've stopped.

Kakashi smiles "OK everyone it's been a nice casual jog but I think we can take a rest now it's getting quite late, let's set up camp." He turns to Naruto who's already created Kage Bunshin's and tells them to get some wood for a fire and to scout the area. Kakashi just nods.

While Sakura, Ino, Shikamaru and Chōji are trying to recover glaring daggers at Kakashi all thinking 'Nice Casual jog my ass.'

Naruto looks at Asuma who smirks then Naruto heads off but tells Kakashi he's going to find some food.

After a short time the clones have returned and are setting up the fire the sleeping bags have been placed down there all sitting down, Kakashi's reading his Orange book, Chōji's munching on crisps, Sakura's lying back watching the stars, Sakura and Ino are arguing about each other looking bad in front of Naruto-kun. Asuma's just watching and rolling his eyes.

After his clones returned they dispelled while the Original Naruto's in a tree when he sees his prey, a nice deer, he's already set up a snare and when the deer steps in it Naruto pulls the rope then rushes down and quickly kills the deer '

Sorry but we need to eat.'

As he's picking up the deer he hears growls at first he thinks it's his stomach then looks over his shoulder and sees three wolves snarling at him. Naruto lowers the Deer and creates a Clone to watch the deer while he approaches the wolves.

They snap there jaws at him but if they thought that it would scare Naruto they'd be dead wrong as he just glares right back at them he pulls out his sword "So you wanna play huh, you guys never learn.

One of the wolves rushes him but as it jumps into the air to pounce on Naruto he moves to the side then brings up his sword as the Wolf is passing and cuts it down, the other two wolves then rush him but Naruto kicks one in the face before stabbing the other one in the head, the one he kicked pulls itself to it's feet, it should really run away but it doesn't and charges Naruto who cuts it down.

Naruto sighs "Only trying to survive in this world but it's a dog eat dog world out here and you messed with the wrong ninja."

He then looks at there coats and shrugs before skinning them. After a short time, Everyone's waiting for Naruto they then see Naruto come into the clearing with a dead deer over his shoulder along with that three Wolf pelts.

Kakashi shakes his head "Always getting into trouble doesn't look hurt but he is a ninja."
Asuma also shakes his head but stands up and walks over and Naruto passes him the deer and he approaches the fire puts it on the spit ready for cooking, seems Naruto's already done the unsavoury things to it, probably to save the girls from throwing up.

Sakura stands up "Are you OK Naruto-kun, where did you get those things."

Naruto smiles "Had to show three wolves that trying to steal someone's dinner isn't going to fly with me so I killed them and skinned them will make good blankets."

Sakura is shocked "They attacked you, are you hurt."

Naruto shakes his head "It's going to take more than three wolves to hurt me Sakura-chan."

Sakura just nods and reaches out to touch one of the wolf pelts "Wow they're so soft."

Naruto smiles he knows it's quite chilly out tonight so wraps one around Sakura who blushes but is thankful for the warmth, although Ino's glaring at her until Naruto does the same to her who's just as cold.

Shikamaru nods "Do you attract trouble."

Naruto chuckles "Oh I paint a big bullseye on my back with a note saying come and get me if you think you can."

Shikamaru chuckles "Your troublesome."

Ino shouts "NO, he's not Shikamaru, you are, you lazy baka, Naruto-kun's super cool he killed three wolves, you'd probably let them eat you because it's too troublesome to fight back."

Sakura nods "Yes that's true."

Ino turns to Sakura "Hey forehead, I don't need you to agree with me, you wouldn't be much better."
Sakura scowls "I'd do better than you Ino-pig, besides Naruto-kun, wouldn't let it get near me."

It's Ino's turn to scowl "Yea, like he'd save you, he'd save me first."

Sakura growls "What did you say, he'd save me first I'm his teammate."

Everyone watches as Sakura and Ino's heads are almost clashing and they can see lightning between them Asuma sighs and turns to Kakashi "Aren't you going to stop this."

Kakashi shakes his head "Let them blow off some steam."

Naruto shakes his head he then turns to Shikamaru "Please, tell me they're not always like that."
Shikamaru looks at Sakura and Ino who are still arguing then nods "Ever since they lost their friendship because of Sasuke they butt heads, it's so troublesome."

Sakura and Ino both stop there arguing and turn to Shikamaru "What did you say." Before going back to arguing with each other.

Naruto sighs and sits down and lays down the last Wolf Pelt and lays down on it "So you watch the stars to Shikamaru."

Shikamaru nods "Yea, although I prefer cloud watching, but watching the stars are pretty cool also."

Naruto nods "True, sometimes I try and find the constellations in the sky, I think that's the word."

Shikamaru nods and Chōji looks up also "Wouldn't it be cool to go into space."

Naruto and Shikamaru just chuckle. They all notice that Sakura and Ino have stopped arguing Naruto is then surprised when Sakura sits on Naruto's left and Ino on his right.

Kakashi chuckles "Way to go Naruto, two girls for you."

Asuma smirks "He's got a way with the ladies, is this your doing."

Kakashi coughs "I wish I could take the credit but this is Kenzo's doing, he's a pervert but the older Naruto got the less attention Kenzo got and the more Naruto got, a week ago Kenzo told me how hard it was to get some action when all the girls and ladies seemed to like Naruto and ignore him, said sometimes he'd cry himself to sleep."

Asuma laughs "Well he's shut those two up so I'm happy they were giving me a headache."

A short while later the foods ready Team 10 was shocked when Naruto pulled out scrolls and opened them and got out a sort of homemade cooking pot and stand and heated up some water and added in some vegetables, and made a gravy.

Once the deer was cooked he cut parts off and started adding them to the stew he's made Chōji's mouth was watering from the smell and the others weren't much different even the girls forgetting their diet.

Asuma grins "Seems Naruto's full of surprises."

Kakashi just nods 'Minato-sensei, Kushina-chan, you'd be so proud of your boy.'

A short while later there all eating what Naruto prepared and all love it Chōji's already had thirds of it, even Ino and Sakura had seconds, well everyone did.

While they were eating Sakura was thinking 'Naruto-kun, can cook this is amazing.' She then daydreams of being married to Naruto-kun and him cooking for her, then also imagines two small children eating as well. She then blushes at that thought 'That would be nice.'

Ino is pretty much thinking the same thing she then turns to Sakura who seems to turn to Ino and they both glare at each other.

Chōji is thinking 'We have to do missions with Naruto more often if his cooking is this good.'

After they've eaten Naruto creates more clones to set up traps before they all get some rest, Before they all fall asleep with Kakashi taking first watch he looks over to Naruto and smiles as he's seen that Sakura's sleeping bag is on Naruto's left and Ino on his right he chuckles '

At least things are never dull with Naruto here.'