"Oh yeah, what are you going to do about it?" asked Kankuro.
"I would be happy to kick your ass but I'm pretty sure the ANBU converging on us now would prefer to do that themselves," Naruto said with confidence, despite lying through his teeth.
"Bullshit," said Kankuro.
"Do you have any idea who the kid is?"
"Do you think I give a fuck?"
"You really should, I mean, aren't you morons briefed on important political figures in the main villages as well as their families? I would think you'd know that even better considering you're the Kazekage's children."
Temari suddenly gasped. "Kankuro, you dumb fuck, drop that kid now and surrender or we're all dead."
"What are you talking-" Kankuro started speaking only to find himself, the real Kankuro that was hidden in the bundle, planted into the ground with knee on his neck and a kunai ready to gut him.
"He's the fucking Hokage's grandson," Temari struggled to say, the ANBU detaining her had his hand around her neck after slamming her bodily into the nearest wall. She was trying not to do anything to provoke the ANBU so wasn't struggling at all.
Kankuro would have said more but he was quickly losing consciousness, being choked out by the ANBU's knee pressing into his neck and throat.
Temari was yanked off the wall and brought face to face with an ANBU commander. "Do we have a problem?" was the monotone question from the ANBU.
"We're sorry, we didn't-"
"I suggest you take your brother back to your hotel and remain there until the exams begin tomorrow. If we see you out unsupervised again, you will be detained and questioned." The three ANBU disappeared in a puff of smoke and a loud pop.
"I tried to warn you," said Naruto, smirking a little. He might miss his prankster status buff but he was no less than capable of pulling off some amazing pranks when it suited him. He just had to hope he didn't get into trouble with the real ANBU if they found out what he did.
Naruto would have said more but was surprised by the arrival of Gaara in gust of wind and sand.
Gaara looked at his downed brother and the bruises already forming on Temari's neck. "You're both an embarrassment. The Kazekage will not be pleased."
"It was a mistake-" Temari started to protest but was silenced with a glare from Gaara.
"Who are you?" asked Gaara, now glaring at Naruto.
Naruto didn't care for the bloodthirsty look Gaara was giving him.
"It's proper to give your name first," said Sasuke, the boy was leaning against a nearby fence as if he'd always been there.
"Sabaku Gaara."
"Uchiha-"
"I don't care about you, I want his name," interrupted Gaara, looking intently at Naruto.
"Uzumaki Naruto, but you can call me nisama, just ask little Ichi," said Naruto, grinning as he saw Gaara's eyes widen slightly. He grinned even more when he heard the slight quaver in Gaara's voice.
"I'll see you in the exam . . . and kill you." Gaara then turned away from Naruto. "Temari, carry Kankuro, we're returning to the hotel, you've embarrassed us enough."
Temari nodded wordlessly, lifting Kankuro onto her shoulder then dragging the limp puppet behind her.
Sakura dropped down a moment later. "What was that about? The 'nisama' thing?"
"Oh, that . . . meh, don't worry about it. He understood and that's all that really matters. Anyway, thanks for the genjutsu back there, it really enhanced the trick."
"Oi, you bastard!" shouted Konohamaru, coming out from behind the trash bin he'd sought coverage behind after being released from Kankuro's grip.
"Huh? Me?" asked Naruto, pointing to himself.
"Yeah, you. You interrupted me, I totally had that guy and you ruined the ass kicking I was about to give the make-up wearing freak," boasted the boy.
"What are you talking about? I just saved your ass from an epic beat down. You should be on the ground groveling before my amazing self."
"Hah, amazing? Yeah right, amazingly short maybe."
"What was that you little shit?"
"You heard me, what are you going to do about it? I'm the Hokage's grandson, you can't touch me. You're not that brave. I bet you're wetting yourself now, huh? I bet you all-"
Naruto brained the brat, leaving a nice lump on the boy's hard head. "Shut up you brat. You could be Hokage for all I care and I would still kick your ass if you're going to say shit like that."
Konohamaru groaned in pain, clutching his ringing head. "Ow . . . why? No one ever messes with me."
"I'm not 'no one', I'm Uzumaki Naruto, future Hokage and don't you forget it."
"That's it," shouted Konohamaru, springing back to his feet and pointing an accusatory finger at Naruto. "From this day forward, I'm your apprentice. You will teach me everything you know and one day we'll battle to the death where I'll emerge victorious being the natural prodigy that I am. Then I'll become Hokage."
"The Hokage's grandson is an idiot," commented Sakura, as the boy continued to drone on and on.
"We're going to be late for training," said Sasuke.
Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke left to make it to training leaving Konohamaru behind, still spouting off his monologue about his greatness and future achievements. It was nearly an hour before the boy noticed he was alone.
You have slept in your bed. HP & CP are fully restored.
Morning came too soon for Naruto's tastes. Kakashi had pushed them hard all week, even the day leading up to the exam. It was tough but worth it. Naruto went quickly through his morning routine, and was out the door to meet up with his friends for breakfast, Chouji's mother insisted they all come by for a big breakfast. Naruto was not about to decline an invite to free food.
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