The Fox Puppet

Danzo's Deal

"As I said Mizuki clearly Mizuki had ill will. He attacked a student not even out of the Academy with the strength of a chunin. Naruto acted accordingly surviving with excellent precision and combat ability." continued Danzo. "Oh Danzo-sama I didn't know you where around." responded Iruka. Danzo looking uninterested only responded with "I was taking a stroll and heard a commotion." He then shared a glance at me as he kept walking towards Iruka. "Well Danzo-sama I guess you are right as Naruto did show he has a good base line." Iruka sighed as he knew this was going to be hard to explain in his report.

Danzo proceeded to stay for the rest of the test insisting that things are fair for the next generation of ninja. The next and last portion of the exams was the justu portion. I was nervous as this always seemed to be what holds me back every year. I watched as each of my classmates went into the testing room only to come out with either a happy face and a Konoha headband or without one. I started feel anxious before seeing Sasuke again walking out with his cool vibe a headband on his head. I then heard the call of my name I was next.

I walked inside looking to see Iruka, and Danzo standing behind him. They looked at me Danzo with a nuetral expression and Iruka with a small smile. "Okay Naruto let's starts with the henge." As he said this I turned into my hero the 4th Hokage Minato Namikaze. Iruka looked surprised while Danzo showed no emotion. Iruka walked around noting it was good, like a exact replica. Next was the substitution justu, I switched with a nearby chair doing it perfectly. However the last Justu was my clone justu. I put as much effort as I could I created one normal clone however my other clone looked like a dead fish out of water. Iruka shook his head in dissatisfaction. As Danzo still showed no emotion.

"Sorry Naruto, I can't let you pass you have to work on your clone justu more." I wanted to complain ask for a retake or something however I knew that wouldn't work. I slouched as I left quietly. All my classmates where already gone seeing as I was the last around. I slowly started to trudge home. Another year of this when will I finally be able to pursue my dream this is impossible without help. Just as I said this I bumped into someone it was Danzo, but how did he? "Naruto?" He said with his same dead expression. I looked at him curiously wondering why he was here.

"I saw how you failed, it seems that the Academy has not been fair to you. I believe this is a grave miscalculation you are strong I can see it and skilled. If you want my help come to training ground 3 tomorrow morning I will teach you how to be a real ninja." With that Danzo disappeared in a cluster of leaves left behind. That was odd to say the least. Why does Danzo seem so interested in me? I clenched my fist thinking. This doesn't matter I need as much help as I can get. If he is willing then I will do it no matter what. I will become a great ninja!

Just as I said this I looked at the sky seeing it turn a hue of orange. As evening was approaching I decided it was about time to head home before dark. However I saw something strange, a man was running across the roofs with a big scroll on his back. Being curious I decided to follow him. He lead me all the way to a forest as he stopped he turned around,"Come out Naruto." I recognized the voice as Mizuki's. "I'm surprised you knew I was following you all this time" I said as I felt his hostility immediately.

"Of course you demon I'm a chunin after all." "Why are you here Mizuki? Especially with that scroll now having a closer look that's the Scroll of Seals with all the Villages forbidden justu." Now starting to get hostile myself. "You know I always knew you where a cunning demon, but honestly knowing how smart you are is scary. Don't worry though soon you won't have to worry about anything." He started to reach for the giant shuriken on his back. Damn I wish I had brought some of my tags this is gonna get dangerous.

He threw the shuriken fast initiating the battle immediately. I ducked watching it fly over me. I was about to go after Mizuki, but he pointed behind me. I then heard the shuriken flying back. I ramnstraight towards him letting the shuriken follow. He got ready, kunai in hand he swung down intending on stabbing me. I quickly jumped over him vaulting off his shoulders. He promptly turned around catching the giant shuriken making him spin around. I then jumped back in, enhancing my strength with chakra before slamming into him. He blocked most of the hit with the shuriken. I then backed up panting.

"You look tired Demon." Mizuki said with a sneer. I got angry. Just as I was about to yell at him we both noticed a russel in the bushes. Out of them came Iruka. "What?" We both said seeing him here was weird. "Mizuki what are you doing, I thought it was fishy you disappeared so I went to look for you." Iruka said looking more confused at the situation. Mizuki then spoke up,"OH IRUKA HELP ME THE DEMON HAS STOLEN THE SCROLL!" I looked at him in disbelief before looking at Iruka. His eyes wear shadowed he then looked up before throwing a shuriken. I closed my eyes ready for the attack, however as I opened them I noticed I was fine and Mizuki had a shuriken in his shoulder.

"I know Naruto he would never betray the Village why are you doing this Mizuki." It was then he started laughing. "I always did hate your goody two shoes attitude Iruka. Hey Naruto I could tell from your eyes you wanna know why I always call you a demon?" Iruka quickly stepped up,"MIZUKI NO THATS A SS-CLASS SECRET." "It's simple Naruto WHEN YOU WHERE BORN THE KYUUBI THAT ATTACKED 12 YEARS AGO WAS SEALED INSIDE YOU, THE REASON EVERYBODY HATES YOU IS BECAUSE YOU ARE THE KYUUBI !"