New World

Chapter 6

The week went past fast with Naruto mostly learning either from the books Jiraiya had brought or how to use the new things he had bought himself. Jiraiya had been right Naruto didn't understand much of anything about some of the subjects like match,

Jiraiya had checked on him once but other than that he had been alone in his apartment only going out at the evenings to eat and talk to Ten-Ten. He had gone to the grocery store once so his fridge was/had been full.

Now Jiraiya had returned to test him beforehand just to make sure that there even was a point to take the school tests.

'' here! Give them to me when your done I'll be watching T.V in the mean time.'' Jiraiya threw the tests in front of him on the table and went to watch T.V.

Naruto just sighed and started writing down what Kyuubi told him too. He surprised Jiraiya by being finished with everything within three hours.

He looked from Naruto to the tests with suspicion but started to check the answers anyway.

'' I can't believe it but you managed to get them all right!'' Jiraiya said when he finally finished comparing Naruto's answers to the ones that he had. He was really amazed with the boy. He'd only expected the brat to barely pass if at all but the boy not only passed but did it with perfect scores. '' you didn't cheat did you?'' but he knew already that that would have been impossible unless Naruto would have known the questions before hand.

''as if I'd do anything like that!'' Naruto exclaimed loudly. 'Well I did but he doesn't need to know that.'

'' huh well if you'll do as well on the actual tests you'll have no problem in getting in. Actually they'll probably be giddy with excitement.''

'' pfft of course they'll want me I'm a genius!'' Naruto boasted. 'If only he knew.' He laughed on the inside.

'' I can't believe I'm saying this but I agree with you brat, you are a genius.'' Jiraiya was still eyeing the results as if trying to find something wrong with them. Naruto just grinned at him.

'' you know you will have to learn all that yourself too right?''

'Yeah, yeah I know I know.''

'' well I'll be going now so see you in three days when you'll take the real exam.'' And with that Naruto was alone again.

Naruto was quite happy to have some time alone after all even he needed time to settle with this huge change of life style and environment.

Jiraiya had got Naruto wireless internet and bought him a book about computers for beginners. Naruto quite frankly found everything about the computer fascinating. Needless to say it was really hard to learn. He was far from understanding it as well as normal teenagers did but, was getting better at it and fast.

The next three days were spent mostly behind the computer so the time passed quickly. Now he was sitting in the front seat of Jiraiya's car while he was lecturing Naruto about school rules and what would happen if he broke them when they were pulling up in front of the school.

'' now remember the way there brat since I'm not going to drive you there again. The next time you have to make it on your own.'' Naruto just rolled his eyes at that. '' it's a straight road! I don't even have to make any turns, how do you suppose I get lost? And it's only a ten minutes walk. Is it even possible to gel lost on the way here? '' he wondered.

'' don't get cheeky brat. Now get out of my car!'' Jiraiya grumbled and got out of the car.

When they arrived at the principal's office they were simply called in by Shizune who was apparently the secretary and by then Naruto had a pretty god idea exactly who the principal was going to be.

'' the principal doesn't happen to be a woman who has huge breast's, mean temper, loves sake and gambling, and is incredibly strong huh?'' Jiraiya looked at him with surprise evident in his eyes.

'' that's one of the most precise descriptions I have ever heard. You know Tsunade?''

Naruto just groaned and nodded at that while having a fond smile on his face. '' yeah I know the old hag and I know exactly how to make her fond of me.'' He smirked. Knowing his luck he would probably visit Tsunade's office quite often.

And just as he had imagined it there she was sitting behind a desk glaring at them with a cup of coffee in hand that was probably laced with sake.

'' so this is the brat you were talking about huh? Doesn't look like much of a genius to me.'' She said eyeing him with narrowed eyes as if sizing him up.

'' want to bet Baa-Chan that I will get accepted in this school?'' Naruto exclaimed loudly grinning widely when hearing Jiraiya muttering about suicidal brats.

'' Who are you calling Baa-Chan gaki? And I accept your bet brat! If you loose you will be my personal errand boy for the remainder of the year.''

Naruto just grinned at that. He had Tsunade exactly where he wanted. '' and if I win then you will never suspend or expel me no matter how often I am sent to your office.''

Jiraiya was quite surprised at the brats plan. Considering what the blonde's personality was like he had no doubt the brat would visit the principal's office quite regularly.

'' I accept!'' Tsunade barked and shoved the entrance tests into Naruto's hands.

Four hours later Tsunade sat gaping behind her desk while looking at the tests Naruto had completed in only four hours.

She didn't think the brat would do all the tests in one day but the boy had insisted in taking them all and without a brake.

Tsunade gulped at the thought of having the brat attend her school. The boy pretty much screamed trouble and now that she had lost the bet she was pretty much doomed.

Sighting heavily she looked up at Jiraiya and the brat. '' Well gaki you pass! With flying colors even. I would be out of my mind not to accept you.''

'' YES!'' Naruto enthusiastically exclaimed and beamed up at Jiraiya before turning to gloat at Tsunade who sighted again at her misfortune.

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Naruto was sitting in his living room contemplating what he would do for the rest of the summer.

He could learn but it was just so much easier to let his clones do it for him and now he was bored. So he decided to call Gaara for advice.

'' Yes?''

'' hey Gaara I'm bored have any suggestions for me?''

'' not really.'' From somewhere in the distance… '' HEY Gaara is that Naruto? Give me that damned phone!''

'' hey Naru-Chan Temari here!''

''Don't call me that!''

'' You better get used to it because it's going to be your future nickname. Anyway there is a party coming up soon and you just have to attend it even if I have to drag you there with my bare hands!''

'' of course I'll come to the party but if you call me that in public…''

'' Don't you dare threaten me! I live with Gaara remember? Ill rip you a new one you hear me!?''

Naruto shuddered at that and wisely choose to not argue.

'' the party is tomorrow and I'll send Gaara to pick you up O.K?''

'' yeah that sounds good.''

'' see you at the party naru-Chan'' came the overly sweet response.

'' y-yeah at the party bye.''

Sighing he put the phone away and cursed himself for his luck of getting the worst nicknames.

Now then what should he wear for the party? Best leave that up to Kyuubi.

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And just like that he was standing in front of his apartment building waiting for Gaara and Kankuro to pick him up and head for the party.

When they finally arrived Kankuro let out a long low whistle at seeing Naruto.

'' you planning on getting laid tonight Blondie? Or do you just enjoy getting harassed because that's what you're going to get with that attire. Constantly.'' He said knowingly.

'' I'm sure Gaara here will keep all the perverts away with his death glare and the one with enough balls to bypass him I can deal with myself. I'm no sissy.'' He said while climbing on the backseat.

'' With enough 'balls' to bypass Gaara? So you 'are' gay huh?'' Kankuro asked with a knowing grin.

Naruto just blushed at that and choose not to answer that.

'' aww is Naru-Chan shy now? How cute.'' Kyuubi teased.

'Shut up you stupid furball!'

'' so where is the party at?'' he asked Kankuro.

'' here.'' Came the immediate answer and they pulled over before a huge mansion.

There were people everywhere, dancing, talking, drinking and just hanging.

'' wow.'' Naruto said in awe.

'' yeah I know neat right?'' Kankuro smiled at Naruto's baffled expression. '' come on let's go find Temari before she gets too impatient with waiting for us.''

When they entered Naruto immediately noticed that a lot of people were eyeing him with what he identified as lust. Did he really look that good?

Well they had another thing coming if they thought to try and woo him. Not to mention Gaara seemed to have taken Naruto's suggestion seriously and glared at everyone who even looked at Naruto the wrong way or tried to come close to him.

They found Temari at the backyard where it seemed the main activity was taking place. There were people in the pool with clothes on and there were tables full of snacks and alcohol that seemed to disappear rather quickly.

This reminded Naruto a bit of the parties back at home. The rookie nine had decided that they would celebrate every once every month for surviving another one when they were at the peak of war. At first it was only the rookie nine but somehow the word got out and after that it was just an all out party that was thrown once a month by them.

It was also in one of those parties he fell out with Neji. Apparently the young Hyuuga couldn't take no for an answer. After that they never got on the same because Naruto wasn't interested and Neji just didn't give up.

''Hey Temari!'' Kankuro yelled out to her.

'' hey!'' she said when she spotted them. When her eyes fell on Naruto they widened noticeably. '' wow Naru-Chan don't you look extra hot today? Hoping to meet somebody?''

Naruto blushed a little and then scratched behind his neck. '' heh-heh no not really just thought I'd put my new clothes to use you know.''

'' never though you'd have such good taste in clothes.'' Temari said while inspecting him from head to toe.

'' so what is the occasion for this party?'' Naruto asked in an attempt to direct the conversation away from him.

'' Well it's almost the end of summer brake and so every year one of the rich and popular kid's throw a 'the end of the summer' party. This year it's organized by the Hyuuga.'' Temari grimaced while saying the name. '' I don't really have anything against the female Hyuuga but Neji rubs me the wrong way in almost every way possible.''

'' Neji huh?'' Naruto mused. '' I guess I'll stay away from him then.''

'' you better! He is an arrogant prick that thinks that just because he's rich and has good looks means that he can get away with anything. Actually all of the rich kids are like that but the Hyuuga boy is definitely the worst.'' Temari said and took a zip of her drink. '' I really hope you don't encounter him tonight. Looking like that he would be sure to be interested and that would not bode well for you. For your own sake I would recommend to find a possessive boyfriend and fast or you will have a hard time when school starts. Too bad you and Gaara are not interested in each other.'' She sighed.

'' Hey I know I'm a bit shorter then most guy's but I could kick just about anybody's arse. It's not like I don't know how to handle guy's like that.'' Naruto exclaimed.

'' whatever you say Naru-chan.'' Temari chuckled and walked away probably to get some more alcohol.

'' you know I really pity you for having such a sister.'' Naruto said looking towards Gaara. '' I can't even imagine what kind of nickname she calls you by… Gaa-chan?'' at Gaara's glare Naruto quickly shut his mouth.

'' if you ever mention that name in Temari's presence you will not live to see the next morning.'' Was all Gaara said before walking away leaving Naruto standing alone. Apparently Kankuro had left sometimes when he was talking to Temari so for now he just decided to observe the people around him and hope he didn't have a run in with Neji.

After five minutes he decided to get a drink and so he headed for the table with the alcohol on. Just as he was about to grab a cup it was taken from under his nose. Looking up he was about to protest when his blue eyes med obsidian black ones.