Chapter 4
Team 7 is Formed
After graduating from the Ninja Academy, Naruto finally became a Genin.
He was assigned to Team 7, alongside:
Sasuke Uchiha – the talented but cold boy
Sakura Haruno – intelligent and kind
Sensei Kakashi Hatake – mysterious, skilled, and calm
At first, Team 7 struggled to work together.
Sasuke looked down on Naruto.
Sakura only cared about Sasuke.
Naruto, as always, tried his best to be noticed, to be accepted.
Sensei Kakashi observed quietly.
He knew that each of them had hidden potential, waiting to emerge.
"A team is not just about strength," Kakashi would say.
"It's about trust, patience, and understanding."
Naruto realized that this was the first step toward becoming stronger—not alone, but together.
Chapter 5
The First Mission
Team 7 received their first real mission:
Escort a bridge builder across dangerous territory.
Naruto was nervous.
Sasuke was confident.
Sakura worried.
During the mission, they encountered wild rogue ninjas, testing their abilities.
Naruto struggled but remembered Kakashi's words: "Believe in your team."
In the chaos, Naruto saved a teammate using a clever plan,
not strength.
It was the first taste of what it meant to be a true ninja—thinking, helping, and protecting others.
Chapter 6
The Encounter with Zabuza and Haku
Team 7 was sent to a faraway land for a dangerous mission.
There, they faced Zabuza Momochi, a deadly missing-nin, and his loyal companion, Haku.
Naruto saw the true danger of the ninja world for the first time.
Haku's powers were incredible, and Zabuza's ruthlessness terrifying.
During the battle, Naruto's fear clashed with his courage.
He realized something important:
"Being strong is not just about power…
It's about protecting the people you care for."
Haku's death left a mark on Naruto's heart,
showing him that strength without purpose is meaningless.
Chapter 7
Chunin Exams Begin
Back in Konoha, the Chunin Exams started.
This was no ordinary test—it was a stage where the best ninjas from multiple villages competed.
Naruto faced tough opponents:
Rock Lee, whose determination rivaled skill
Neji Hyuga, who believed in fate
Gaara, a boy like Naruto but consumed by darkness
Meanwhile, Orochimaru, the legendary rogue ninja, observed silently,
his eyes on Sasuke.
Naruto understood that the road ahead would be dangerous,
but he was determined to prove himself.