True Bonds

Road to Konoha

Team 7 and Ino walked on the road back to Konoha.

'Sasuke-kun, you're so cool!' Sakura exclaimed, trying to seduce the uninterested Uchiha.

'Hn.' Sasuke said.

'Teme, how are you so powerful?' Naruto asked.

'I train.' Sasuke said.

'WHY DOES SASUKE-KUN TALK TO NARUTO-BAKA AND NOT ME?' Inner Sakura shouted.

'NARUTO-BAKA!' Sakura shouted, punching Naruto.

'Ow, stop it...' Naruto said.

Sasuke couldn't help but notice that Naruto had changed.

'Stop punching Naruto, Forehead.' Ino said.

'SHUT UP INO-PIG!' Sakura screamed, and everyone covered their ears.

'Now now, my cute little genin, calm down.' Kakashi said. 'Why don't we learn a new jutsu! Naruto, here's the scroll for Fuuton: Atsugai (Wind Style: Pressure Damage), Katon: Zukkoku (Fire Style: Searing Migraine), and Raiton: Gian (Lightning Style: False Darkness). Sasuke, go learn Katon: Zukkoku, and Raiton: Gian with Naruto, and also Suiton: Bakushui Shoha (Water Style: Exploding Water Shockwave). Ino, here's Doton: Doryuheki (Earth Style: Earth Wall). Sakura, you can try the jutsu we learned before.'

'Yes, Kakashi-sensei!' The genin said.

'We'll be continuing in an hour. We're almost at Konoha. You guys can keep the scrolls until you're done.' Kakashi said.

'Yes, sir!' The genin replied.

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'Is Kakashi's team done yet?' Tsunade asked.

'I'm not sure.' Shizune said.

'How about Gai's squad?' Tsunade asked again.

'They're on their way. The scroll was successfully delivered to Hozuki Castle.' Shizune replied.

'Good. Can you ask a Hyuga to check if Team Kakashi and Ino are near?' Tsunade requested.

'Of course, Tsunade-sama.' Shizune said.

'Anyways, I need to meet Gaara later today. We need to discuss the next Chunin Exams.' Tsunade said. 'Ugh... Even more paperwork?'

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Gaara rode his sand disk, Kankuro and Temari standing guard next to him.

'It is time for the Chunin Exams soon.' Gaara said. 'I hope I can see Naruto again.'

'Oi. Gaara.' Shukaku called. 'I sense Kura- I mean Kyubi's chakra nearby.'

'Naruto's nearby?' Gaara thought.

'Yes.' Shukaku said.

'Very well.' Gaara said. 'Let's go see him.'

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Sasuke held his new swords, practicing his Raiton (Lightning Style). He had decided to learn the jutsu after he sharpened his kenjutsu a bit more.

'Raiton: Gian!' Sasuke heard Naruto say, shooting out a lightning spear. 'Fuuton: Atsugai!'

Sasuke had to admit, Naruto was improving almost as fast as him. It made him wonder who Naruto's parents were.

'I love these swords.' Sasuke remarked.

The swords fit in Sasuke's arsenal perfectly, with it working well with his Raiton techniques. Sasuke's main affinity was lightning, and Kiba was rumoured to be imbued with lightning.