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A long time ago, a powerful demon fox with nine tails appeared.\N

With its powerful tails, it could smash mountains and create tsunamis.\N

A group of Shinobi rose to defend their village against its attack.\N

We have to hold out until the Fourth gets here!\N

We can't let it get any closer to the village!\N

However, one great ninja was able to seal the monster away,\N

but died in the process.\N

This ninja was known as... The Fourth Hokage.\N

Hey, Naruto!\N

Why did you do such a thing?!\N

You're really gonna get it this time!\N

You're annoying, ya know!\N

You know what your problem is?\N

You can't do the things I do!\N

But I can pull it off!\N

I'm awesome!\N

There's a problem, Lord Third!\N

Lord Hokage!\N

What is it? Did Naruto do something again?\N

Yes. He climbed onto the Hokage Monuments...\N

And vandalized them with graffiti!\N

Wait!\N

Too easy.\N

Hey, Naruto!\N

What are you doing here, Iruka Sensei?\N

The question is what are you doing here during class?\N

Listen up, Naruto.\N

You failed the last graduation exam and the one before that.\N

This is no time to be goofing off, you fool!\N

Today we'll do a re-test on the Transformation Jutsu!\N

Even those who already passed will take it!\N

Whaaaat?!\N

Sakura Haruno. Here I go!\N

Transform!\N

Okay.\N

I did it!\N

All right!\N

Sasuke, did you see that?\N

Next, Sasuke Uchiha.\N

Yes.\N

O-Okay.\N

Next, Naruto Uzumaki.\N

Man, this is such a drag.\N

It's all your fault, too!\N

Like I care.\N

Alright!\N

Naruto, good luck.\N

Transform!\N

How's that? I call it the Sexy Jutsu!\N

You idiot!\NStop making dumb Jutsu!\N

Damn it.\N

Damn it!\N

You're not going home unless you clean all that up.\N

I don't care!\N

It's not like anybody's waitin' at home for me.\N

Naruto.\N

Whaddaya want?\N

Well, uh...\N

If you clean up all that mess, I'll buy you ramen tonight.\N

All right! I'll get this done in no time!\N

Naruto Uzumaki!\NEnter!\N

Ichiraku Ramen\N

Naruto...\N

Why did you vandalize something as important as that?\N

Don't you know who the Lord Hokage are?\N

'Course I do!\N

All those guys earned the title of Hokage 'cause they were the best ninja in the village, right?\N

Especially the Fourth. I've heard he saved the village from the demon fox.\N

Then, why did you...?\N

Because I'll become Hokage myself one day.\N

And on top of that, I'll be the greatest Hokage of all time!\N

Then when that happens, everyone in the village will have to accept how strong I am!\N

By the way Sensei, I wanna ask you for something...\N

You want another bowl?\N

No, can I borrow your Leaf headband?\N

This?\N

No, no.\N

This is only worn by those who have\Ngraduated from the Ninja Academy.\N

You'll get yours tomorrow.\N

Meany!\N

Is that why you took off your goggles?\N

One more bowl, please!\N

We're about to begin the graduation exam.\N

When your name is called,\Ncome to the classroom next door.\N

This a test on the Clone Jutsu.\N

But... I'm so crap at that jutsu...!\N

But... but I can do it, ya know!\N

Clone Jutsu!\N

Fail!\N

Iruka Sensei.\N

His physical coordination and stamina are excellent.\N

And he did managed to come up with a clone, after all.\N

Maybe we can pass him...?\N

Mizuki Sensei, all the others\N created at least three clones.\N

But Naruto barely managed just one.\N

And it's practically useless. I can't pass him.\N

I'm a fully-fledged ninja now!\N

Good job! That's my boy!\N

Congratulations on your graduation!\NI'll cook something good tonight.\N

Hey, it's him.\N

It's that boy. I hear he's the only one who failed.\N

Serves him right!\N

Imagine what would happen\Nif he became a ninja.\N

Yeah, that's 'cause...\N

Hey, we're not supposed to talk about that!\N

Iruka, we need to talk later.\N

Yes.\N

Iruka Sensei isn't trying to be mean to you.\N

Then why is it always me?\N

Naruto, he wants you to become strong from the bottom of his heart...\N

Since you both don't have parents.\N

But... I really wanted to graduate.\N

I guess I have no choice...\N

I'll let you in on a big secret.\N

Secret?\N

Iruka.\N

What is it, Lord Hokage?\N

I know how you feel, but...\N

Naruto grew up without knowing\Nthe love of a parent, like you.\N

Let me go!\N

Mom and dad are still out there fighting!\N

Iruka Sensei, wake up!\N

What's the matter?\N

Come to Lord Hokage's place, immediately!\N

I seems that Naruto...\N

...stole the Scroll of Sealing!\N

The Scroll of Sealing?!\N

Let's see...\N

The first technique is...\NMultiple Shadow Clones?\N

Scroll of Sealing\NThe first technique is...\NMultiple Shadow Clones?\N

The first technique is...\NMultiple Shadow Clones?\N

What?! But I'm so bad at that...!\N

Lord Hokage, we can't slide this as a prank!\N

The Scroll of Sealing is a dangerous item that the First Hokage sealed away!\N

Depending on how its used...\N

It will be a major disaster\N if it is taken out of the village!\N

Bring Naruto here at once.\N

Yes, sir!\N

Where did you go, Naruto?\N

First I'll spread the word\Nabout this, then I'll eliminate Naruto.\N

Then, the Scroll of Sealing will be mine!\N

Hey... Naruto...!\N

You found me, hey?\N

And I've only learnt one jutsu from this, too...\N

He's been practicing jutsu...\Nhe's so exhausted!\N

Check me out for a sec! I'm gonna show\N you this amazing technique!\N

Then I'll graduate, right?\N

You can graduate for sure once you learn jutsu from this scroll, yeah?\N

Who told you that?\N

Mizuki-sensei, ya know! He told me all about this scroll and where to get it...\N

Mizuki did?!\N

I'm impressed you knew where to go.\N

Now I get it... it was you...\N

Naruto.\N

Give me the scroll.\N

Hey, hey, \Nwhat's going on here?\N

Naruto, don't give him that scroll, no matter what!\N

It's a dangerous object that had to be sealed because it contains forbidden Ninjutsu!\N

Mizuki used you in order to\Nget a hold of it for himself!\N

Naruto, Iruka is only afraid of\Nwhat you can do with that scroll!\N

What are you talking about, Mizuki?!\NDon't let him fool you, Naruto!\N

I'll tell you the truth.\N

I-Idiot! Don't!\N

A rule was created after an \Nincident that occurred 12 years ago.\N

A rule?\N

It's a rule that everybody knows but you, Naruto.\N

Except me?!\NWhat's the rule?\N

Stop it, Mizuki!\N

A rule that forbids anyone from revealing\Nthat you are actually the monster fox.\N

In other words, you're the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, \Nwho killed Iruka's parents and destroyed our village!\N

Stop it!\N

Everyone has been deceiving you all this time.\N

Didn't you find it strange?\N

Why everyone hated you so much?\N

Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!\N

Naruto...\N

Nobody's gonna accept you.\NEven Iruka hates you!\N

Iruka, Naruto grew up without any parental love.\N

Everyone avoids him like the plague after what happened.\N

So he had to pull all those pranks,\N to get everyone's attention.\N

It's the only way for him to get someone\N to recognize the value of his existence.\N

He pretends to be tough,\Nbut inside Naruto is really hurting.\N

Die, Naruto!\N

Naruto!\NGet down!\N

W-Why...?\N

Because we're the same.\N

After my parents died...\N

...nobody ever paid any attention to me or recognized me.\N

I did badly in school.\N

I was the class clown, \Nbecause I wanted people to notice me.\N

I couldn't get anyone's attention by being\N a good student, so I acted like an idiot.\N

It was so hard.\N

Isn't that right, Naruto?\N

You felt so lonely, right?\NIt hurt so much, right?\N

I'm sorry, Naruto.\N

If I had been more responsible,\Nmaybe you wouldn't be suffering so much.\N

Don't make me laugh!\N

Iruka has always hated you,\Never since you killed his parents!\N

He's just saying all that to \Nget the Scroll of Sealing back!\N

Naruto!\N

Narutoooooo!\N

Naruto isn't the type of kid\Nwho will change his mind.\N

He'll use that scroll to get\Nhis revenge on the village.\N

Didn't you see his eyes?\NThose are the eyes of the monster fox.\N

No... Naruto... isn't... \Nlike that at all!\N

All I want is to kill Naruto, and get the scroll.\N

I'll take care of you later!\N

I-I won't let you.\N

Well, well.\N

Mizuki told him the secret.\N

Naruto feels worse than he's ever felt.\N

He might unleash the power that has been sealed.\N

He also has the Scroll of Sealing.\N

There's a possibility that he might actually release the Nine-Tailed fox spirit sealed inside him.\N

If that happens...\N

I've found him!\N

Naruto!\N

Everything Mizuki said was a lie!\N

Hurry and give me the scroll!\NMizuki is after it!\N

N-no way...\N

How... Naruto?\N

How...\N

...did you know I wasn't Iruka?\N

Because I'm Iruka.\N

I get it...\N

What's in it for you, to protect\Nthe one who killed your parents?\N

I'm not gonna let a stupid bastard\Nlike you get that scroll!\N

You're the stupid one.\NNaruto is the same as me.\N

The same?\N

Anyone can do whatever they want \Nonce they get that scroll.\N

There is no way Naruto, the monster fox, \Nwon't take advantage of the power of that scroll!\N

You're right.\N

I knew it!\N

Iruka Sensei never really cared about me at all!\N

...that's if he was the monster fox.\N

But Naruto is different!\N

He's... he's an amazing\N student that I respect!\N

He works really hard and he's earnest, but he's also clumsy and no one gives him any recognition.\N

But... he knows the true meaning of human suffering.\N

He's not a monster fox.\NHe's a Leaf Village Ninja, Naruto Uzumaki!\N

You are an idiot.\N

Iruka, I said I'd kill you later,\Nbut I've changed my mind.\N

Now, you die!\N

I guess this is it...\N

Naruto!\N

You surprised me there, freak.\N

If you ever lay a hand on Iruka Sensei, I'll kill you!\N

Shut up! I can take care of a kid\Nlike you with a single blow!\N

Just try it, scumbag.\NI'll pay you back a thousand-fold.\N

Why don't you try it, you damn monster fox!\N

Shadow Clone Jutsu!\N

Naruto! You've...\N

Shadow Clone Jutsu?\N

Those aren't just images, but real clones!\NThat's an advanced Ninjutsu!\N

What's the...?!\N

What's tha matter?\NCome on!\N

Weren't ya gonna get me\Nwith one blow? Here!\N

If you're not comin' at me...\NI'll come to you!\N

I kinda got carried away...\N

Iruka Sensei, are you okay?\N

Yeah.\N

He's really something.\N

Maybe he'll really...\N

...surpass all the previous Hokage...\N

Naruto, come over here.\NI'd like to give you something.\N

Has anyone found Naruto yet?\N

No.\N

Damn, this isn't good.\N

There's no need to worry any more.\N

Lord Hokage!\N

He'll be back soon.\N

Sensei, how much longer?\N

All right, you can open your eyes.\N

Congratulations on... your graduation!\N

All right, let's celebrate! I'll treat you to ramen!\N

Iruka Sensei!\N

That hurts!\N

Naruto.\N

I was going to lecture you about how it \Nonly gets harder from here on as a ninja...\N

Well, I guess that can wait\Nuntil we get to the ramen shop...\N

Hey, you!\N

Are you sure you want\Nto look like that?\N

Don't worry.\NJust take it!\N

Don't regret it later.\N

Say, cheese!\N

I couldn't decide, on how to look.\N

So, it took me 3 hours to decide.\N

But as you can see, it's more like a work of art. Doesn't it look great?\N

Take it over.\N

What?!\N

Take it over.\N

Stop saying that!\N

Transform!\N

Hokage-sama, please...\N

The Oiroke no Jutsu, \Nthat's quite a devious technique.\N

By the way Naruto, where's\N your Forehead Protector?\N

I won't wear it until the explanatory meeting, it might get scratched.\N

Well, that's just fine.\N

But the Ninja Registration Form, is a very important document, held in high regard by our village, even to you.\N

Why do you want to look like this?\N

Because!\N

How should I know about all that stuff?\N

Old fart, get ready to fight!\N

The title of Fifth Hokage belongs \Nto me, Konohamaru-sama!\N

Ouch!\N

If it's not one thing, it's another.\N

Is this a trap?\N

Are you okay, Honorable Grandson?\N

May I inform you, that there aren't any traps.\N

What's with this kid?\N

I know this kid, \Nhe's that Kyuubi brat.\N

He's a good-for-nothing dropout.\N

I get it, you must have done this to me!\N

You tripped all by yourself, stupid!\N

Hey! Let go of him!\N

He is the honorable Grandson\Nof the Third Hokage!\N

He stopped when he learned I'm the Hokage's grandson.\N

He's like my four-eyed teacher and everyone else.\N

What's the matter?\NWeren't you gonna hit me?\N

You're no match for the Hokage's grandson!\N

As if I care, you idiot!\N

This guy...\N

What?!\N

Good grief.\N

Listen to me.\N

You are the Honorable Grandson\Nof the Third Hokage.\N

Even though that dropout hit you,\Nyou must not associate with his kind.\N

Nothing good will come out dealing with him.\N

I, your elite teacher Ebisu,\N is never wrong about these things.\N

Don't you want to become the Fifth Hokage?\N

Then allow me to teach you Ninjutsu, \Nso it will be easier to gain the title of Hokage.\N

That's right.\N

Stick with me, and you will gain a shortcut,\Ntowards becoming the Fifth Hokage.\N

Do you understand, Honorable Grandson?\N

He's gone!\N

It looks like he went after Naruto.\N

What? This is terrible!\N Honorable Grandson!\N

How did he grow up to become like that?\N

That was the 20th sneak attack today.\N

And, it worries me even more,\N that he's now in the company of Naruto.\N

I just hope he doesn't teach \Nhim anymore foolishness.\N

Stop following me!\NWhat do you want?!\N

Your camouflage is pathetic.\N

Nice job seen through my disguise,\Nas expected from your reputation.\N

I will allow you to make me your follower.\N

But, you must first teach me that Oiroke no Jutsu\N you used to defeat grandpa Hokage.\N

You gotta be kidding.\N

Don't say that! Please, boss!\N

Boss?\N

Boss! Boss! Boss!\N

I guess, I have no choice.\N

Listen.\N

In order to use Ninjutsu, you must first learn to control your Chatora.\N

Chatora?\N(Chatora: Brown Tiger)\N

(Chatora: Brown Tiger)\N

Yes, Chatora.\N

Boss, I think you mean "Chakra"...\N

Shut up! That's what real a Ninja, call it!\N

Oh! I didn't know that.\N

I'm glad he's stupid.\N

Listen. Chakra essentially means...\N

Basically, it is the energy needed\Nin order to use a technique.\N

In other words, Ninjutsu uses Chakra, and it comes from the physical energy, that exist in every cell in the body.\N

And, spiritual energy intensified\Nthrough training and experience.\N

After they're combined and a seal \Nis formed, it is executed.\N

Don't act like you knew all that, \Nwhen are just reading from a scroll!\N

Much has been said about perfecting a technique, but you just need two things.\N

Two things?\N

Hard work and guts.\N

Hard work and guts?\N

That's right.\N

I'll train you hard, so prepare yourself.\N

Yes, boss!\N

Alright. Let's start right now.\NTransform for me.\N

Let me first see, how good\N you are at Ninjutsu.\N

But, what do I transform into?\N

Okay... First, transform into that lady.\N

An easy task.\N

Transform!\N

So, do I look like her?\N

Well, the clothes do.\N

What's so similar?\N

Listen, Honorable Grandson.\N

If you transform into me, at least\N try to look a little cuter, okay?\N

Scary.\N

Why am I the one who gets hit?\N

Okay, we'll do some research on pheromones!\N

Roger, boss!\N

I told you, I don't allow\Nreading in here, Naruto!\N

This is the last place.\NPut all of your effort into it.\N

Yes, boss!\N

Transform!\N

Naruto! You again?!\N

Why is it always me...?\N

Sorry.\N

It's because, I'm the Hokage's grandson.\N

Don't worry about it.\N

You're now ready, to perform the Oiroke no Jutsu!\N

All you need is practice.\N

Roger, boss!\N

Okay, the basic is big and thin!\N

Now do it!\N

Roger, boss!\N

Transform!\N

What do you think?\N

That won't do!\N

More slender.\N

Roger, boss!\N

Is this okay?\N

Not yet. More attractive.\N

Roger, boss!\N

How about now?\N

That Naruto, what is he teaching,\Nthe Honorable Grandson?\N

Where the hell could they be...?\N

I am a elite teacher, that has\Ntaught many Hokage candidates.\N

All those who interfere with \Nmy students will be... eliminated.\N

By the way, you seem obsessed\N with beating old man Hokage.\N

My name is Konohamaru.\N

It was Grandpa, who gave me that name.\N

He named me after our village.\N

It's a name that should be easy\N for everyone to remember.\N

But, nobody ever calls me by that name.\N

When they see me, all they see\Nis the grandson of the Hokage.\N

No one sees me, for who I really am.\N

I can't stand it anymore.\N

That's why...\N

That's why I want the title of Hokage right now.\N

Idiot. Who do you think, \Nwill recognize a guy like you?\N

It's not a title that a kid can \Ncarry so easily, you know.\N

What?!\N

It's not that simple.\N

You keep saying "Hokage, Hokage".\N If you're really want the title of Hokage.\N

What?\N

You'll have to defeat me first!\N

Third.\N

I've been looking for you.\N

Iruka?\N

Did Naruto re-submit\Nhis Ninja Registration Form?\N

Yes.\N

I lectured him, the other night at the ramen shop.\N

But, he said he will make everyone\N recognize him, now that he's a Ninja.\N

He's been happy since then.\N

It might not be easy for Naruto to realize that dream.\N

As you know...\N

Only the villagers who fought the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit 12 years ago, know that the monster is sealed inside Naruto.\N

I made a rule, that no one shall speak about that incident,\Nand I have punished those who have broken this rule.\N

So, our children know nothing about it.\N

That is the only hope for Naruto.\N

Before the Fourth sealed the monster and died, his last wish was for the villagers to regard Naruto as a hero.\N

A hero?\N

The Fourth sealed the Kyuubi into a newborn\N baby, whose umbilical cord had just been cut.\N

Naruto became the container for the \Nnine-tailed monster fox and saved the village.\N

Unfortunately, the other adult \Nvillagers don't see him like I do.\N

Some even say, that Naruto is\Nthe nine-tailed fox spirit itself.\N

Little by little, the attitude of the adults towards \NNaruto, has been passed down to their own children.\N

Iruka, have you heard of this before?\N

Heard what?\N

When someone is hated and people don't recognize his existence,\N

he sees the coldness in the eyes of the people around him.\N

I found you!\N

Damn monster fox.\N

It's that look again, everyone just keep...\N

Now, honorable Grandson, let's go home.\N

No way!\N

I'm gonna beat grandpa right now,\Nso I can win the title of Hokage!\N

Don't get in my way!\N

A Hokage must first know about virtue, honor, \N wisdom, loyalty, faith, judgment and obedience.\N

He must be skilled at more than a thousand techniques.\N

Transform!\N

Take this! Oiroke no Jutsu!\N

What? It didn't work!\N

W-What kind of a disgraceful technique is that?!\N

I am a gentleman!\N

Such vulgar techniques will never work on me!\N

Honorable Grandson! You'll only get dumber \Nand dumber if you hang out with him!\N

Listening to me is the quickest path\Ntowards becoming the Fifth.\N

Now, let's go home!\N

No way!\N

Kage Bunshin no Jutsu.\N

Wow! Amazing!\N

Ridiculous, I am an elite teacher.\N

I'm not as weak as Mizuki.\N

Boss.\N

Transform!\N

Ebisu-sama...\N

I call it Harem no Jutsu.\N(Harem no Jutsu: Harem Technique)\N

He combined the Bunshin no Jutsu,\N with his own Oiroke no Jutsu.\N

He made another stupid technique.\N

Though, I would fall for that one, probably.\N

Damn it. I couldn't even beat that\Nfour-eyed teacher of mine!\N

I want the title of Hokage, so \Neveryone will recognize, so why?!\N

You think it's that easy?\N

You're trying to take the title of Hokage, the Ninja that everyone in the village will recognize.\N

I've been through a lot already.\N

It's been one struggle after another.\N

But, after all that,\NI found someone who recognize me.\N

I had to go through a lot for one person.\N

You need to be prepared.\N

Be prepared...?\N

The path of getting the title,\NHokage, is a brutal one.\N

There's no such thing as a shortcut.\N

If you're really want the title of Hokage...\N

You'll have to defeat me first.\N

Who do you think you are,\Nlecturing me like that?\N

I won't be your follower anymore.\N

From now on...\N

We're rivals.\N

Unfortunately for you, starting\N tomorrow I'm going to be a Ninja.\N

Still, I'll consider you an equal and someday we'll fight for the title of Hokage.\N

Until then, look forward to that, Konohamaru.\N

You still have a long way to go\Nto become a real Ninja.\N

Orientation!!\N9 am\N

Ramen\N

Today's a special day, so...\NRamen\N

Today's a special day, so...\N

Time to eat.\N

Sasuke and Sakura\NA Rival!?\N

Fight me!\N

What're you doing, Konohamaru?\N

As expected, Bro.\N

Nothing less from the man I respect.\N

I didn't do anything.\N

I challenge you!\N

Sorry! I've to go to an \Norientation meeting now.\N

Orientation meeting?\N

Well, I'm a Ninja now, so...\N

Sakura!\NShouldn't you be heading out soon?\N

I was about to go!\N

Damn! Stop treating me like a child!\N

That's right, I'm no longer a student of the academy.\N

I'm a Kunoichi of the Hidden Leaf, Sakura Haruno!\N

I'm off!\N

Morning, Sakura.\N

Morning, Ino.\N

I can't believe you graduated.\N

The past has nothing to do with it.\NAs of today, we're both Ninjas.\N

I won't lose to you anymore, Ino!\N

What the...? Why are you here?\N

Today's meeting is for graduates only.\N

Hey, can't you see this headband, buddy?\N

Starting today I'm a Ninja!\N

It, like... how do I put it...\N It really looks good on me!\N

Naruto, you got to graduate!\N

Goal!\N

I won again, Sakura!\N

What are you saying...?\N

My toe entered the classroom\N before yours by a centimeter.\N

Are you blind?\N

It's Sakura!\N

Sakura's looking at me...\N

Hey, Sakura!\N

M-Morning, Saku...\N

Get out of my way!\N

M-Morning, Sasuke.\N

Can I sit next to you?\N

Hey! I'm going to sit next to Sasuke!\N

First come first served!\N

I got into the classroom before you!\N

I did!\N

If that's the case, then I did!\N

I was first!\N

I'm sitting next to Sasuke!\N

So annoying...\N

Is that him? This year's number\N one rookie, Sasuke Uchiha?\N

That's right.\N

The sole survivor of the Uchiha clan?\N

Yes.\N

Naruto Uzumaki, huh...\N

Naruto! Stop staring at Sasuke!\N

Sakura...\N

Everyone's all "Sasuke, Sasuke".\N

What's so great about this guy, anyway?\N

Sasuke, just beat him up!\N

Yeah! Yeah!\N

What? Really?\N

Oh! Sorry!\N

Eh..\N

...\N

Damnit! I was supposed to\N be Sasuke's first kiss!\N

Naruto, I'll kill you!\N

My mouth is rotting!\N

Was that my fault?\NMy mouth is rotting!\N

Was that my fault?\N

Huh, bloodlust?\N

Naruto...\N

...you little...!\N

An accident...\NIt was an accident, ya know!\N

You're so annoying!\N

That Naruto... the centre of attention as usual.\N

As of today, you all have become full-fledged Ninjas.\N

However, you're still new Genins.\N

It's only going to get tougher from here!\N

From here on, you'll be in a team of three, and \Naccomplish missions under your Jounin teachers.\N

A team of three?\N

I wonder who's going to be in Sasuke's team...?\N

I don't know.\N

Damn! I'm the one who's going to team up with Sasuke-kun, of course.\N

A team of three?\NIt'll only slow me down...\N

First will be Sakura,\N then the other will be...\N

Peh, anyone but Sasuke is fine.\N

The teams have been determined so that\N the strength of all members will be balanced.\N

Here they are!\N

Next is Team 7.\N

Naruto Uzumaki.\N

Sakura Haruno.\N

Hooray!\N

I'm with Naruto...?\N

And... Sasuke Uchiha.\N

Hooray!\N

I'm with Sasuke...?\N

So, I'll be in a different group from Naruto...\N

Next is Team Eight. \NHinata Hyuuga.\N

Y-Yes.\N

Kiba Inuzuka.\N

Shino Aburame.\N

Why did you get to be with him?\N

Team Nine.\N

Hell yeah! Love will prevail!\N

Why do girls like that kind of guy anyway?\N

Don't you know that, Shikamaru?\N

Well, I'm not a girl.\N

That's why you aren't popular.\N

I wouldn't want to team up with a guy like you.\N

Team Ten. Ino Yamanaka.\NShikamaru Nara.\N

Looks like you have to team up with me.\N

And, Akimichi Chouji.\N

And the fatass, too...\N

That's all for the groups!\N

Iruka Sensei!\N

Why is a top-student like me in the\N same group as this guy?!\N

Sasuke graduated with the highest score.\N

Naruto, you're at the bottom!\N

This is how we're trying to \Nbalance the strength within groups.\N

Just don't get in my way, loser.\N

What did you say?!\N

You want to fight, loser?\N

Knock it off, Naruto!\N

I'm sorry.\N

I'll introduce you to your Jounin teachers in the afternoon.\N

You're dismissed until then!\N

Sasuke-kun!\N

Where'd you go, Sasuke-kun?\N

I thought since we're in the same\N group and all, we'd eat together.\N

Sakura-chan!\N

Since we're in the same group\N and all, let's eat together!\N

Why should I eat with you?\N

But, but, we're in the same group.\N

You're... annoying.\N

Sasuke-kun! Where are you?\N

Damn it, this is no fun.\N

I'm finally in the same group as \NSakura-chan and then this happen.\N

I wonder if something good will happen.\N

That's it!\N

Listen up!\N

As long as we're in the same \Ngroup, you two will do as I say.\N

Yeah yeah.\N

Ino becomes real troublesome, \Nwhen people trying to argue with her.\N

Let's all go out for some BBQ sometime.\N

Geez.\N

Naruto?\N

It must be Naruto!\N

Damn it, stay still.\N

Naruto, you're going to get it \Nif you hurt Sasuke-kun.\N

What happened?\N

Idiot.\N

Naruto must have got beaten instead.\N

Of course, Naruto is no match for Sasuke-kun.\N

No need for me to feel rushed.\N

I'll be in the same group as \NSasuke-kun for quite a while.\N

But...\N

Even, if I were to seduce him.\N

My proportions are below average.\N

Only the width of my forehead is above average.\N

What should I do?\N

What? No way!\N

Sasuke-kun is looking this way.\N

And with such a passionate look.\N

You have such a charming wide forehead.\N

It makes me want to kiss it.\N

That's what it's for.\N

Not...\N

I'm not some kid, who believes in fairy tales.\N

That would never happen.\N

You have such a charming wide forehead.\N

What?\N

It makes me want to kiss it.\N

Hell yeah! This fairy tale is for real!\N

Or that's something that Naruto would say.\N

I've got something to ask you.\N

What?\N

What do you think, of Naruto?\N

He's become accustomed to interfering with my love.\N

He's having fun looking at me having trouble.\N

Naruto knows nothing about me.\N

He's just annoying.\N

All I want is for you to accept me, Sasuke-kun.\N

For me to accept you...?\N

I'll do anything for that.\N

I was careless.\N

Got you!\N

I didn't think someone who couldn't perform the Bunshin no Jutsu properly, could do the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu.\N

I'm... desperate.\N

I finally know why,\NI like Sakura-chan so much.\N

Diarrhea at a time like this?!\N

What's wrong?\N

I-I'll be right back.\N

Sasuke-kun is so shy.\N

I guess he needs to settle his feeling.\N

That was close!\N

My stomach hurt so much that the technique was about to wear off.\N

Why did my stomach have to \Nhurt at a time like that!\N

I'm annoying, huh?\N

She said it again.\N

I got a little closer to Sakura-chan,\N by transforming into Sasuke.\N

In that case, I'll play an obnoxious Sasuke.\N

And make Sakura-chan hate him.\N

Sasuke-kun, you're such a shy bad boy!\N

Are you prepared? \NI'm ready to go!\N

W-Wait, Sasuke-kun!\N

Where's Naruto?\N

There you go changing the subject again.\N

Forget about Naruto.\N

All he does is pick fights with you. \NIt's probably because he wasn't raised right.\N

Oh yeah, you know he doesn't have any parents?\N

He's always selfish and does whatever he wants.\N

My parents would get mad at me \Nif I did something like that.\N

There are no parents to get \Nmad at you if you're alone.\N

That's why his selfishness comes out various times.\N

The loneliness...\N

You can't even compare it to when\N your parents get mad at you.\N

W-What has gotten into you...?\N

You're annoying.\N

Damn it, it finally stopped.\N

I wonder if Sakura-chan's still waiting.\N

W-What are you doing here?!\N

I used the Nawanuke no Jutsu,\Nit's a very basic technique.\N(Nawanuke no Jutsu: Rope Escape Technique)\N

What were you planning to do \Nby transforming into me?\N

I did because it seemed like fun!\N

Damn it, Kage Bunshin again?\N

I'll show you that I'm really amazing!\N

I'll defeat you.\N

And make you accept me!\N

Prepare yourself, Sasuke!\N

My stomach's hurting again.\N

B-Bathroom!\N

I'm first!\N

I'm about to go in my pants.\N

How stupid.\N

"You're annoying", huh?\N

I see. So this is how Naruto must've felt.\N

I wonder if I can be nicer next time.\N

Damn it.\N

Did I eat something bad?\N

Naruto.\N

Smile, smile.\N

Let's go back to the classroom, Naruto.\N

Sakura-chan.\N

Payback for earlier, huh?\N

Sasuke turned himself into Sakura-chan.\N

Are you trying to trick me, Sasuke?\N

I'm not going to fall for it!\N

Ow-ow-ow...\NWhat the hell is going on?\N

Naruto, you idiot!!!\N

So this is Naruto's room.\N

Sasuke of the Uchiha clan \Nis also going to be in your group.\N

I wish you good luck.\N

This milk expired quite awhile ago.\N

He'll get a stomachache if he drink this.\N

It seems that things are\Ngoing to get disastrous.\N

What the hell is going on?!\N

He's late!\N

Naruto, stay still.\N

But why is the teacher for Team 7 the only one that's late?\N

All the other teams went off somewhere with their new teachers,\N

and Iruka Sensei's gone too.\N

Don't look at me.\N

Hey, what're you doing, Naruto?\N

It's his own fault for being late!\N

Geez, you're asking for it.\N

I love these kind of tricks!\N

A Jounin wouldn't get caught \Nin such an obvious booby trap.\N(Jounin: High-level ninja)\N

That's right. Naruto, you're such an idiot.\N

He fell for it, he fell for it!\N

I-I'm sorry, Sensei!\N

I tried to stop him, but Naruto just didn't listen.\N

Success!\N

For real?\NIs he really a Jounin?\N

How should I put this?\N As for my first impression of you guys...\N

Well, I hate you.\N

Let's see...\N

First off, why don't you introduce yourselves?\N

Introduce ourselves...\NWhat should we say?\N

What you like, what you dislike, your dreams,\N hobbies. Well, things like that.\N

Hey, hey. Before that, why don't'cha\N introduce yourself first, Sensei?\N

Me?\N

My name is Kakashi Hatake.\N

I don't really feel like telling you\Nabout my likes and dislikes.\N

I guess I've never thought about dreams...\N

And hobbies... well, I have a few.\N

In the end, isn't all we know his name?\N

Yeah.\N

You guys are up.\N

Let's start with you.\N

My name's Naruto Uzumaki!\N

I like cup ramen.\N

But what I like even more is the ramen\N from Ichiraku that Iruka Sensei gets me.\N

What I dislike is the 3 minutes I have \Nto wait after pouring in the hot water.\N

My hobby is eating and comparing cup ramens!\N

And, my dream is...\N

To become the greatest Hokage!\N

Then, when that happens, the whole village\Nhas to respect me!\N

I see...\N

This kid has grown up in an interesting way.\N

Okay, next.\N

I'm Sakura Haruno.\N

What I like, I mean, who I like is...\N

And, my hobby is... \NWell, my dream is to...\N

And? What about your dislikes?\N

Naruto.\N

Girls her age are probably more\N interested in love than Ninjutsu.\N

And, last but not least...\N

My name is Sasuke Uchiha.\N

There are a lot of things that I dislike,\Nand I don't like anything in particular.\N

Also...\N

I have nothing like a dream, but what I do have is an ambition.\N

The ambition to restore my clan, and to absolutely...\N

...kill a certain man.\N

He doesn't mean me, does he?\N

Sasuke is so cool.\N

Just as I thought.\N

All right!\N

The three of you all have \Nvery unique personalities!\N

We'll be doing a mission tomorrow.\N

Roger! What kind of mission, sir?!\N

We're going to start with something \Nthat just four people can do.\N

What, what, what, what, what?!\N

A survival test.\N

Survival test?\N

Why are we having a test when it's supposed to be a mission?\N

We've had plenty of tests in the Academy.\N

This is no ordinary test.\N

Then... then, what kinda test is it?\N

Hey, what's so funny, Sensei?\N

Well, it's just when I tell you, you'll be surprised.\N

Out of the 27 graduates, only 9 \Nare going to become Genins.\N(Genin: low-level ninja)\N

The remaining 18 will be sent back to the Academy.\N

In other words, this exercise is an extremely difficult test with a failure rate of 66%.\N

See? You got surprised!\N

That's crazy!\N

I've already gone through so much crap!\N

Then... then, what was the graduation exam even for?\N

Oh, that?\N

It was just to select those \Nwho have the potential of becoming Genin.\N

Whaaaat?!\N

Well, that's the way it is.\N

I'll determine whether you pass or fail \Ntomorrow at the training ground.\N

Bring your complete set of Ninja tools!\N

We meet at five in the morning!\N

N-No way I'm gonna be dropped like this!\N

I've gotta show him what I've got, for real. For real!\N

If I fail this test, I'll be separated from Sasuke...\N

This is a trial of love!\N

Now then, you're dismissed.\N

Oh yeah, you'd best skip breakfast.\N

You'll throw up.\N

Morning.\N

Yo, folks. Morning!\N

You're late!\N

Well, a black cat crossed my path, you see.\N

Well, let's move on.\N

Okay, alarm set for 12:00.\N

Today's assignment is to take these\N bells away from me before noon.\N

If you can't, you won't get lunch.\N

You'll be tied to one of those, and I'll eat \Nmy lunch right in front of you.\N

So that was the point...\N

For us not to eat breakfast...\N

But, wait a minute. \NWhy are there only two bells?\N

There are only two, so at least \N one will be tied to the log.\N

That person will be disqualified \Nfor failing the mission.\N

Then, they'll be sent back to the Academy.\N

It might just be one person, \Nor it could be all three of you.\N

You can use your Shuriken.\N(Shuriken: throwing stars)\N

You won't be able to take these \Nunless you try to kill me.\N

But that's too dangerous, Sensei!\N

That's right, you couldn't even \Ndodge that chalkboard eraser!\N

In this world, those who aren't skilled\N enough tend to complain more.\N

Well, let's just ignore the loser...\N

We'll start on my mark.\N

Loser... loser... loser...\N

Don't be hasty.\NI didn't say "start" yet.\N

No way...\N

I didn't see him at all!\N

So this is a Jounin...\N

But, well, it looks like you were trying to\Nkill me, so that's good.\N

How can I put this...?\N

I think I'm finally starting to like you guys.\N

We're going to begin now.\N

Ready... start!\N

What do you want to know?\N

I didn't think you'd just drop by for some tea.\N

The Jounin for Naruto and Team 7.\N

What kind of teacher is he?\NIs he strict?\N

You mean Kakashi?\NDoes he concern you?\N

I heard disturbing rumors about him.\N

What's this?\N

It's a pass/fail list of the Genins \NKakashi has been in charge of.\N

Let me have a look.\N

I-is this...?!\N

The basics for a Shinobi is to conceal their presence and hide.\N

Okay, everyone is hidden pretty well.\N

Alright, let's have a fair fight!\N

That idiot.\N

Say, aren't you a bit weird?\N

What's weird is your hairstyle!\N

Shinobi Battle Technique #1:\N

Taijutsu.\N

Taijutsu...?\N

That's ninja hand-to-hand combat... \NThen why is he grabbing something?\N

Make-Out \NParadise\N

What's the matter?\NCome and get me.\N

But... hey, hey! Why the book?\N

"Why", you ask?\N

Because I want to know what happens next.\N

Don't worry.\N

It doesn't matter if I'm reading if it's just you.\N

I'm gonna rip you apart!\N

Damn it! Spin kick!\N

Crap!\N

Wha...?!\N

A Ninja shouldn't let the enemy get\N behind him so much, idiot.\N

That hand position...\N

The Tiger Seal?\N

No way, is he going to use a high\N level Ninjutsu against Naruto?!\N

That Seal...\NIt's a fire technique.\N

That idiot teacher is doing more than running around?\N

Naruto, get out of there quick!\N You'll get killed!\N

Too late.\N

Hidden Leaf Village Secret Taijutsu Technique:\N

One Thousand Years of Death!\N

That's not a Ninjutsu...\N

They're both idiots...\N

Alright.\N

Even so, his strength is unfair.\NWhat're we supposed to do?\N

Damn it! It wasn't \Nsupposed to be like this...!\N

It... can't be! \NThis is more than the rumors said.\N

Kakashi's test might be a little harder.\N

"A little"? This says that none have passed!\N

That's right.\N

Kakashi has never passed someone.\N

They have all... failed.\N

What's the matter?\N

You won't get any lunch if you can't take a bell by noon.\N

I've got that, ya know!\N

You said that you'd be the greatest Hokage,\Nbut I'm really not seeing that...\N

Damn it! Damn it!\NI can still fight, even if I'm hungry!\N

I didn't even have dinner last night...\N

I shouldn't have gone on a diet.\N

I was just off guard earlier!\N

Damn it! I'm hungry, so my strength...\N

But... I've gotta take a bell no matter what!\N

No matter what!\N

I... can't...\N

...turn back now!\N

I'm gonna become a Ninja!\N

You're too sure of yourself!\N

Now, Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!\N

Seven... Narutos...?\N

What? They're not just images?\N

Are they all real?\NThey're solid?\N

Not just Clones, but Shadow Clones?\N

If you ever lay a hand on Iruka Sensei, I'll kill you!\N

Why don't you try it, you damn monster fox!\N

Shadow Clone Jutsu!\N

Those aren't just images, but actual clones!\NThat's an advanced Ninjutsu!\N

It must be the forbidden technique he used to beat Mizuki.\N

Judging from what you can do, that technique\N should last for about a minute.\N

Even if he talks big, Naruto is still Naruto.\N

He still can't beat me with that technique.\N

W-What?! Behind me?!\N

A Ninja shouldn't let the enemy take them from behind. Right, Kakashi Sensei?\N

Using the Shadow Clone Jutsu, I had one of them come up from the river and sneak behind you!\N

This is payback for my butt!\N

Naruto, not bad!\N

A diversionary tactic, huh?\N

Brace yourself!\N

What?!\N

The one who got hit was...\N

Naruto?\N

You!\N

You're Kakashi Sensei, right?!\N

You used the Transformation Jutsu, didn't you?!\N

It's you!\N You're him!\N

You smell like Kakashi Sensei!\NThe smell of an old guy!\N

Hey, hey! Let's try undoing the technique!\N

If we do that, there'll only be two left!\N

What took you so long to think of that, idiot?\N

You're me, you idiot!\NJust undo the technique!\N

Naruto...\N

You're embarrassing.\N

That was the Substitution Jutsu, you loser.\N

Basically, it's a technique to quickly\N switch places with an object or animal.\N

It makes your enemy think you're were hit,\N then you attack when they lower their guard.\N

After letting himself get caught by the real Naruto, the Jounin changed places with one of the clones.\N

Not only did he make Naruto think he'd been caught...\N

He also used Naruto's own attack on him.\N

A bell?!\N

He must've been in a hurry to drop one like that!\N

What the hell?!\N

Of course it's a trap.\N

Hey, hey, hey!\N

That Jounin didn't lower his guard even when he was fighting with Naruto.\N

The bell!\N

You have to think when you use a jutsu.\N

That's why it was used against you instead.\N

Also, don't get caught in such an obvious trap, you idiot.\N

A Ninja must see through deception!\N

I know that!\N

No, listen, I'm telling you because you don't.\N

Got it?\N

Your movements are wasteful.\N

Now!\N

He finally dropped his guard!\N

You're so...\N

No way!\N

You idiot, Sasuke! \NYou went too far!\N

Damn it! Another substitution?\N

Those Shuriken would have given me away!\N

He purposely lowered his guard!\NServes me right.\N

I fell for the trap.\N

So he's over there?\N

Sasuke... Where are you?!\N

Don't tell me Sensei already...\N

No!\N

That couldn't happen to Sasuke-kun.\N

Safe! He didn't notice me.\N

Sakura, behind you.\N

Huh?\N

"A Ninja must see through deception"?\N

Damn it, I'm never going to fall for his crap again...\N

I fell for it again!\N

Huh, what was that?\N

Hold on! Where's Sensei?\N

Huh, what's going on?\N

What's what?\N

Sakura...\N

Sasuke?\N

Sakura...\N

P-Please... help... me...\N

Maybe I overdid it a little.\N

But still, she should know if it's real or not...\N

That voice just now... Sakura's...?\N

Shinobi Battle Skill #2: Genjutsu.\N

Sakura fell for it so easily.\N

Genjutsu...?\N

An illusory mind-controlling technique.\NNo wonder she got caught up in it.\N

However...\N

I'm different from them.\N

Why don't you say that\N after you get a bell?\N

Sasuke, my lad.\N

It's no use just using straightforward attacks.\N

A trap?\N

What?\N

This kid...\N

What a kid.\N

There's no time to read "Make-Out Paradise".\N

What...?\NWas I...?\N

That's right! I saw Sasuke\Non the verge of dying and I...\N

Sasuke! Don't die and leave me behind!\N

Where are you?!\N

So that's what it looks like behind the logs...\N

The lunch boxes are on that rock!\N

"A Ninja must see through deception", eh?\N

Well, I'll admit that you're different from those two.\N

Horse!\N

Tiger!\N

Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!\N

What?! That's not a technique a Genin can do!\N

He shouldn't have enough Chakra yet!\N

He's gone! Is he behind me? No, above?\N

Where is he?!\N

Down here.\N

Wha...?\N

Earth Style: Headhunter Jutsu!\N

Shinobi Battle Skill #3: Ninjutsu.\N

How's that? Now you can't move, right?\N

Although, you're already starting to make your mark.\N

But, oh well.\N

They say that the nail that sticks up gets hammered back down.\N

Damn it!\N

I don't have to take those stupid bells. \NAll I have to do is hide and eat!\N

Lets eat!\N

Hey.\N

I was just joking.\N

Too late!\N

Damn it! Is there this much difference in strength?\N

Sakura.\N

Now it's a freshly severed head!\N

What's wrong with her?\N

Sasuke?\N

You're okay!\N

Hey, get off me!\NYou're okay!\N

Hey, get off me!\N

There's not much time left until noon. I'm going.\N

Sasuke, are you still going after the bells?\N

I was able to touch them last time.\NNext time I'll take them.\N

What?!\NI-I see.\N

You're really amazing, Sasuke.\N

There's no way I can take the bells from Sensei!\N

At this rate I'm gonna be separated from Sasuke!\N

Uh... hey. There's really no time left...\N

Why don't we give up for now and try harder next time?\N

I'm the only one who can kill that man.\N

What? You mean Sensei?\N

I was crying, back then...\N

Crying?\N

My...\N

What...? What is it...?\N

I'm an avenger.\N I must become stronger than him.\N

I don't have time for setbacks.\N

...kill a certain man.\N

Damn it, I wasted my time talking.\N

Sasuke.\N

Your stomachs are growling, eh?\N

By the way, about results of this test...\N

Well, there's no need for you guys \Nto return to the Ninja Academy.\N

What? All I did was pass out.\N

Is that okay?\N

Love prevails! All right!\N

Then... then!\NThat means the three of us...?\N

Yes, the three of you...\N

...should quit being Ninja!\N