Sasuke growled at seeing how Naruto played him. Shikamaru was carefully thinking about everything that's been happening since the time Naruto and Hinata came into class early that morning. The Nara heir, as a result, started questioning things he thought he knew about Naruto and in some cases, things he thought he knew about Hinata as well.
"Naruto-baka, you jerk!" Sakura screeched. "You're not funny pulling pranks on Sasuke-kun and trying to make him look bad!"
"That's enough!" Iruka spoke up, then commanded, "Naruto, please return to your desk. And that goes for the rest of you. I still have to tell all of you which teams you've been assigned to."
Everyone did as instructed in returning back to their seats. Despite everything, Sasuke managed to cool down and not give into his anger.
"Now listen carefully as I go through the list of names and teams and the Jounin assigned to those teams," Iruka said before going through all of the names on his clipboard. After a few minutes Iruka reached the seventh team. "Team 7 will consist of Uchiha Sasuke-"
All of the girls whose names weren't called minus Hinata were hoping their name was going to be called next. Their dreams were shattered the moment Iruka pronounced the next person's name.
"Haruno Sakura-"
Sakura yelled and cheered loudly upon hearing her name called. Sasuke's head dropped with a frown of displeasure upon seeing that Hinata wasn't assigned to his team.
"Take that Ino-pig!" Sakura cheered. "I'm on the same team as Sasuke-kun and you're not!"
Ino snarled at Sakura, who flashed her a victory smile. Sakura's joy was soon short lived and Sasuke's displeasure was only going to rise when they heard the name of their third member.
"And Uzumaki Naruto."
"WHAT?" Sakura screamed in outrage as Sasuke's eyes widened upon hearing Naruto's name. Sasuke turned to Naruto who was looking back at him.
"Didn't I tell you that neither of us would get Hinata-chan on our team?" Naruto asked. Sakura turned back to Iruka and said, "There must be some mistake! There's no way that this baka is on the same team as me and Sasuke-kun! I refuse to believe that!"
"It was the Hokage himself who assigned you all to these teams Sakura," Iruka said, "If you don't like it, then take it up with the Hokage himself. He arranged these teams based on everyone's skills, academic and physical strengths, stamina, and other abilities. Sasuke is the Rookie of the Year, while you, Sakura, ranked the highest than the rest of the girls in terms of book smarts. But to keep the balance maintained, Naruto, being this year's Dead Last, was placed with you both in hopes that this will help him improve and become stronger with you both together with him."
Iruka-sensei, Naruto thought, After what happened the other day, even I know you don't believe all of that crap you're saying.
"And you're Jounin sensei will be Hatake Kakashi," Iruka continued, "Team 8 will consist of Aburame Shino, Inuzuka Kiba, and Hyuuga Hinata. Your Jounin sensei will be Yuhi Kurenai."
Damn it, Sasuke cursed in his mind, She was assigned to a team with those two?
"Grant me the pleasure of seeing that look on your face, Teme," Naruto mocked before Sasuke turned and snarled at him, "Oh, the sweet memory of that look on your face is now etched in my mind. Now you see what I told you was true."
"Shut up, Naruto!" Sakura retorted, "I'm more than suitable to be the female teammate for Sasuke-kun!"
"You've got no argument from me," Naruto said, "Though a few other girls wouldn't agree."
"Enough of your petty disputing," Iruka went on, "Team 9 is still active, so we'll go on to the next team formation. Team 10 will consist of Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Chouji and Yamanaka Ino. Your Jounin instructor will be Sarutobi Asuma."
Shikamaru and Chouji were grinning since they were assigned to the same team, while Ino was ready to protest.
"You can't be serious about me being assigned to these two clowns," Ino protested. "There's just no way!"
"Like I said before," Iruka replied, then explained "These were the team formations made by the Hokage himself, and his decision on the matter is final. I had no say in any of the team's formations. Next team…"
The announcements of the team formations continued until Iruka got to the last team.
"And that's everyone here," Iruka concluded. "All of you now are on official ninja teams with capable Jounin senseis who will teach you guys far more in advancing yourselves and your careers. Do your best, and always bear the will of fire in your hearts.
"Now that you all have been assigned to yours teams, I'll go and report to your Jounin senseis."
Iruka exited the class, leaving all of the Genins behind.
"This blows!" Ino complained, "I can't believe I have to be on the same team with Chouji and his lazy as hell friend!"
"Having you as our teammate is no paradise for us either Ino," Shikamaru remarked, "So suck it up and deal with it. It's more troublesome hearing your unneeded complaints anyway. Besides, our fathers were on the same team before, so I'm assuming that the Hokage wants the Ino-Shika-Cho trio continuing with us."
"Ha!" Sakura shouted. "Take that Ino-pig! True love prevails in the end! Sasuke-kun and I were meant to be together!"
"Don't expect to be kissing Sasuke-kun!" Ino retorted. "We both know he wouldn't want your lips anywhere near his!"
As the two argued, Kiba and Shino made their way over to Hinata.
"Clearly, Kiba and I have been assigned to work together with you Hinata-san," Shino said stating the obvious, "Though we haven't associated much during our time here at the academy, I still look forward to working alongside you and becoming a good comrade and friend for you and Kiba."
Hinata nodded, "Thank you. I hope for that too."
"I bet you'd rather be one the same team with your boyfriend," Kiba teased, "But I'm sure we'll have just as much fun, without getting in trouble with the villagers."
"Just make sure nothing happens to Hinata-chan while she's with you both," Naruto interjected, "I want her to be brought back in one piece."
"Relax, Naruto," Kiba replied, "I'm sure Shino, Hinata, and I can take on whatever challenges come our way."
"We're aware of your concerns for Hinata-san," Shino said, "But we're confident that we'll looked out for each other and improve ourselves a day at a time."
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