Naruto Various! x Reader: The Disastrous Life Of An Otaku Ninja

Meeting the Team

~Y/n's P.O.V~

Again, B/n and I accompanied Naruto to class. This time, we had permission from the Hokage to listen in and learn or just observe, which was awesome!! Today, everyone was getting sorted into their teams. The Hokage and I have had multiple conversations (debates) and we made a deal: If I could prove that I was worthy, I'd be granted permission to go along on missions. 

We walked to class and I said hi to a couple of characters. So far, pineapple head (yeah, that's Shikamaru), Choji, Kiba and obviously Naruto talk to me quite a bit. They're even more awesome up close. 

"Hey Y/n!!" I looked over my shoulder and saw Choji. I grinned and ruffled Naruto's hair before making my way to Choji, Shikamaru and Ino. 

"Heyy, what's up Ino-Shika-Cho? Your team is the easiest to guess," I teased. Ino and Shikamaru collectively groaned, obviously disappointed at the predictable outcome. Shrugging at their reaction I leaned over and held my hand out for a chip from Choji.

"Can I please have one Cho? Pleeaaasseee? I'll give you one of my ultra-special homecooked barbequed pork?" 

Choji squinted at me before giving me some.

"Only because you promised me one of your home-cooked barbeques." He mumbled, making me grin. I looked at the other two. 

"You two are both welcome to have some too." Shikamaru lit up and smiled lazily.

"See? Y/n's totally the best. People may be troublesome but Y/n's awesome." I winked at him, laughing.

"You know it!!" We started laughing when Iruka walked into the room.

"Alright! Attention class!" Iruka called. The calls settled down and he spoke up again. I waved goodbye to the Ino-Shika-Cho trio and sat down next to Naruto

"As of today, you are full-fledged ninjas. However, you're still genin. The tough part's still to come! From here on, you'll be assigned a squad of three and carry out your missions with your Jonin teachers."

I groaned in irritation as I heard the conversation between Sakura and Ino. God, they're annoying. I could feel the 'Cha!' Inner Sakura's voice in my head from watching the anime too many times and visibly cringed. 

It also wasn't hard to imagine Sasuke going 'oh they'll only slow me down'. What an egotistical duck.

Looking over to my right, Naruto was thinking hard. I could practically hear him going 'first will be Sakura (gross) and next will be...' he looked at me hopefully and I smiled back. I'm most likely going to be on his team anyway for plot purposes, ain't that right Author-chan? (ssshhhh). He then looked at Sasuke and I mentally finished his sentence, 'anyone but Sasuke-teme'.

Well, sorry to burst your bubble Naruto but things never go your way in this one. Shippuden's only slightly better I suppose.

"The groups have been determined so that the strength of the group will be balanced. Now for the assignments!"

I leaned back and waited for the chaos to unfold, zoning out a bit as I already knew the most important teams.

"...now unit seven! Uzumaki, Naruto" 

"....Haruno, Sakura." Naruto cheered, happy he got his crush while Sakura had a face of pure dread. I only rolled my eyes. What did he even see in her? Hinata's wifeu material.

"Uchiha Sasuke." I snorted at the change in attitude from both of them. 

"And L/n Y/n," I smirked victoriously, thanks Author-Chan.

"Next group: Hyuga, Hinata. Inuzuka Kiba. And Aburame Shino."

I smiled at Hinata who shyly waved back. Wow, she's adorable. 

"Group Nine!" 

Watching Ino seeth in her chair was mildly amusing and Shikamaru sighed disappointedly at her.

"Why do women find guys like him so attractive?" I laughed. 

"honestly, Shika? Not a clue. Personally, I think you're better." I said with a wink, making a light blush settle on his cheeks as he mumbled a small thanks. 

"Whatever," Ino interjects, "I wouldn't want to be grouped with you."

"Group Ten! Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru."  I laughed with Shika at Ino's suffering.

"And Akimichi Choji." 

"And that's all for the group division."  Naruto can't stand it anymore and jumps to his feet. I face-palm and watch, silently.

"Iruka-sensei! Why does someone exceptional like me have to be grouped in with someone like Sasuke?!" Iruka looks up and looks 89% done with Naruto already.

"Sasuke has the best grades out of all the graduates this year. Naruto, YOU are at the bottom."

The class starts laughing so I send them all a death glare, shutting most of them up.

"Of course, this is how it is when trying to balance the strength within groups." Iruka continues. Okay, he didn't need to add that bit. Sasuke just stares ahead.

"Just don't get in my way loser," Sasuke comments. Naruto glares at him,

"What did you just say?!" He shouts. Sasuke smirks,

"Hard of hearing?" The class laughs again and I roll my eyes. It wasn't THAT funny. I sigh and glance at Sasuke before calming Naruto down.

"Don't worry Naru, you'll prove them all wrong when you become the greatest Hokage the Leaf Village's ever seen."

Naruto smiles and sits down. 

"Thanks, Y/n-chan."

I give him a grin, 

"Anytime."