The Lucky fox

Chapter 11

Naruto arrived at the academy, eager to begin the first phase of the Chunin exams. He quickly scanned the crowd, his gaze settling on Fu. His heart lifted, and he couldn't help but smile brightly, waving enthusiastically to get her attention.

Fu caught sight of Naruto amid the sea of faces. Her smile broadened, instantly brightening her day. She navigated through the bustling crowd to reach him, her cheerful voice cutting through the morning air.

Fu: Good morning, Naruto!

She leaned forward and gave him a quick, affectionate kiss. Fu's teammates, observing from a distance, were visibly shocked.

Teammate 2#: Fu, what are you doing kissing that guy?

Fu turned towards them, her expression unfazed by their disapproval.

Fu: He's my boyfriend.

Their shock deepened, unable to accept their jinchuriki dating anyone.

Teammate #1: Hey, kid, whatever she told you, don't believe it—you can't date her. She's not even human, don't you realize what she truly is?

Naruto, initially not paying attention, finally looked at them.

Naruto: Hm, did you say something?

His nonchalant response made Fu chuckle, while her teammates gaped, stunned.

Teammate #2: Are you an idiot or something?

Naruto: (shrugs) Maybe.

The teammates were bewildered by his casual dismissal.

Teammate #1: Don't you see? She's a demon, a monster!

One pointed accusingly at Fu, who flinched slightly. His smugness faded when Naruto quickly struck both teammates in the stomach, causing them to double over, one gasping for breath, the other retching.

Fu was taken aback by Naruto's actions; she hadn't expected him to intervene so forcefully. Naruto glared at them, his expression icy as he knelt to their level.

Naruto: Listen up. Fu might be a jinchuriki, but she's human. And do you want to know why?

He leaned in, his eyes glowing a menacing red.

Naruto: Because she's more human than I am.

The teammates froze, terror-stricken by his demonic glare.

Naruto: If you ever try to harm her, I'll make sure you regret it and ensure she passes the exam without you.

They nodded hastily, scrambling to their feet and fleeing. Fu approached Naruto, placing her hand gently on his cheek, turning his face towards hers for a tender kiss. They reveled in their shared affection.

Sakura: Ahem!

They broke apart at the sound, Naruto looking irritatedly towards Sakura, who had arrived with Sasuke.

Naruto: What do you want, Haruno? I'm busy.

Sakura: Shut up, Naruto-baka! Why are you kissing that Taki girl?

Naruto: Because she's my girlfriend, and I can kiss her.

This revelation stunned both Sakura and Sasuke.

Sakura: Boyfriend? (scoffs) As if any girl would be interested in a loser like you.

Fu: Well, this girl is interested. And unlike you, pinky, she doesn't need a boyfriend to feel validated.

Sakura's anger flared.

Sakura: Shut up! Sasuke-kun is just shy. And stop calling me pinky, you Taki slut!