The Forgotten Sages (Naruto fanfic)

Chapter Seven

As the years went by the sisters and Naruto became even closer to one another. Naruto mastered his sword, chakra control and signed the Kitsune contract and he still had his crush on Shikamaru and came to terms with it but won't ask him out. Gaara also kept in touch with them and was doing good and got enough sleep to last a while and was in better terms with his brother and sister.

Naomi already graduated and made chunin for two years then recently made Jonin, Kairi graduated and just made Chunin, while Naruto and Kaori are about to graduate. It was the final day and they both became close to Iruka over the years they've been there, and decided they will show their true smarts. When the written test was passed out they immediately answered every single one correct then looked over it for mistakes before resting. It was about an hour left until he called a break and took up the test. Iruka was then gonna call people with Mizuki into the next room to conduct the practical exams as people were called in they were looking nervous. When it finally got to their turn they were excited to pass.

First was Kaori and she performed the jutsus perfectly though scared them by transforming into a mini wolf demon she received her headband and tied it above her Kusarigama as a belt. Finally it was Naruto's turn and he went in the room, "Okay Naruto now just perform the kawarimi, henge, and bushin jutsus and you'll be a full fledged ninja." Iruka Umino said with hope in his voice.

Naruto then did the Kawarimi and replaced himself with Mizuki shocking both Mizuki and Iruka, he then released it and henged into the fourth Hokage further shocking the two instructors. Once the jutsu released he fidgeted in place, "Uh Iruka-sensei I can't perform the bushin jutsu-" Naruto started but got cut off by Iruka

"I'm sorry Naruto but in order for you to pass all three have to be performed." Iruka said but Mizuki quickly said

"Ah come on Iruka he got two out of three of the jutsus so it ain't that bad and he got a good test score as well maybe we can let it slide this once." Naruto looked up hopeful.

"No we can't otherwise it'll look like favoritism and rules are rules, I am so sorry Naruto but you don't pass." Iruka said no matter how much he wanted to pass Naruto. Naruto then hung his head low and went out the room to Kaori, who heard with her advanced hearing, gave him a pat on the back, "Hey don't be down Nii-chan you'll get it next time I'm sure of it." she said trying to cheer him up and it barely did

"Thanks Nee-chan." he said to her but was still sad.

After school everyone went out to their parents to show them their new headband while Naruto went to the swing and sat looking at the lucky kids who became ninjas and their parents looking proud making his heartbreak a bit and making him sad. He really wanted to make his Nee-Chans proud by graduating. Kaori walked out and up to him, ignoring the hateful comments about her and Naruto from parents, by the time she got there their older siblings arrived and saw Kaori's headband but didn't see one on Naruto letting them know he didn't pass, "Don't worry Naruto-kun you'll get it next time." Naomi said

"I failed because I couldn't do the bushin no jutsu." he said sadly looking down.

"Well then we just need to find a substitute for the bushin, there are different types of bushins you know and I think we know one that may help but we'll do it tomorrow during training." Kairi said perking him up, "That's right because me and Kairi still have work to do and the both of you need to celebrate Kaori becoming a ninja here some money for Ichiraku Ramen." Naomi said laughing seeing stars in Naruto's eyes, "Alright! Let's go Nee-Chan!" he called to Kaori who just laughed.

"Alright I'm coming just slow down!" she called out trying to catch up but started losing him in the busy streets,

"Dammit where did he go?" she asked herself then jumped up on to a building and found him talking to Mizuki and was curious to know about what and snuck close to them through the shadows, "I didn't wanna tell you, there is another test that could help you pass." Kaori just listened in on it and felt something was off but brushed it off because it sounded like a good way for Naruto tovpass and she will help.

Once they were done talking she hightailed it to Ichiraku before Naruto showed up, "Awe you started eating without me?" Naruto said feigning hurt.

"Hey don't look at me like that I thought you ate without me and left me so I started eating I ain't gonna wait for you." Kaori said defending herself against Naruto's accusations, "Where were you anyway?" she asked though already knowing where.

"I'm not supposed to say but I was talking to Mizuki-sensei and he said that there was a way I could pass the exam."

"Well whatever it is I'll help you with it so we can be put on a team together." Kaori told him making him smile.

"Hey old man give me a big bowl of miso ramen!" Naruto yells to Teuchi who just laughs, "Coming right up Naruto-kun." he set on making the ramen and Naruto told Kaori about the plan and she was in on it. Anything to help her brother. The tricky part would be getting out the house without their Nee-Chans knowing. Once they were done they went home with a solid plan in mind for sneaking out and getting their target.