Change in the Wind
Summary: What if there was someone who joined Team 7 for the Chuunin Exams? Who is she and how is she related to Sakura? Why is Neji so attracted to her all of a sudden? Rated M for future language and mature contents. Pairings: NejiOc SasSak NaruHina TenLee ShikaIno
Disclaimer: Sadly I do not own Naruto TTTT
Thoughts
Kyuubi / Inner Sakura
"Talking"
Chapter 1
It was a sunny day as the people of Konoha bustled around the village to get ready for a big week. Yes, it is the week of the first round of the Chuunin exams. As shinobi from different countries and villages came, we find ourselves with Team 7 at their usually meeting place at the bridge.
Sakura leaned on the bridge, looking over the river as cherry blossoms fluttered down from the tree. She wasn't wearing her usual red one-piece dress and spandex shorts underneath like usual. Instead, she wore a dark red kimono top with her clan symbol on the sleeves and back. She wore a black skirt with shorts underneath and a pair of black boots that reached her mid-thighs. She had her weapons pouch strapped onto her right leg and another weapons pouch and medical supplies on her hip. Instead of wearing her Leaf Protector as a headband like usual, she wore like a belt. Her hair was parted to the left and she wore a dark red choker with a tiger charm and bell dangling.
Sasuke, like his usual self, leaned against the railing of the bridge with his eyes closed. He wore his usual dark blue high colored shirt with the Uchiha clan's symbol on his back and white cargo shorts. He had on his weapons pouch strapped to his right leg and blue shinobi sandals. His Leaf Protector rested on his forehead.
Naruto as always was sitting down, legs and arms crossed, dozing off in the sunlight. He still wore his bright orange jumpsuit and blue shinobi sandals with his Leaf Protector on his forehead.
"Muo!! Where is Kakashi-sensei?!" Sakura whined.
Poof "Wari wari I got lost on the road of life"
"LIAR!" Shouted Naruto and Sakura simultaneously.
"Hn." (AN: guess who that is… --")
Kakashi sweat-dropped at his students' usual behavior. "Maa…anyways I have 2 good news for you today. I recommended you three for the Chuunin Exams!" he said all happy-go-luckily.
"Ehh??!! Demo Kakashi-sensei! Are we really ready for that yet?" Sakura asked nervously.
"Ano-sa Sakura-chan what's a Chuunin Exam?" Naruto asked.
"Tsk. It's a test to see if you will be promoted form Genin to Chuunin level, dobe." Sasuke stated.
As Sasuke and Naruto started their daily fight, Sakura waited for Kakashi's response.
"Hmm? Does that mean you don't want to take the test Sakura? Well I believe you guys are ready. Don't let me down now." Kakashi smiled.
"Matte Kakashi-sensei. You said you had 2 good news for us. You just gave us one. What's the other one?" Sasuke asked.
All of a sudden a kunai headed straight for Sakura's head. She immediately caught the kunai one inch away from her face. A blur rushed at her and threw powerful punches and kicks with a speed that rivaled Kakashi's. Amazingly, Sakura managed to dodge them without any effort. Sasuke stared in awe at Sakura. After a few minutes, they stopped their fight and broke apart.
When was Sakura ever this strong? She didn't even break a sweat! Sasuke thought.
"It's good to see you again…Sakuno." Sakura said affectionately.
"It's good to see you as well….onee-chan." this Sakuno replied with a warm smile.
"Is this the good news you were talking about, Kakashi-sensei?" Sakura asked.
"Hmmm partly. This is Hikari Sakuno of the Hikari Clan. She will be joining you guys for the Chuunin Exams for as of today, she is a part of Team 7." Kakashi said.
"Demo, Sakura-chan. Do you know her?" Naruto asked Sakura.
"Un. She is my little god-sister. Sorry I didn't tell you this earlier. We both trained under the Legendary Sannin Tsunade-shishou when we were younger. She also happens to be out god-mother." Sakura said.
"Hello. I'm Hikari Sakuno. Please to meet you." Sakuno said and bowed.
When they finally had a close look at her she had raven black hair that reached her lower back with her bangs separated to the right side. Her eyes were silvery and she had pale smooth skin. She wore and off-the-shoulder black kimono-like top with her clan symbol in silver on the back. The sleeves billowed out and covered her fingerless gloved hands. She wore a pair of silver shorts and black boots that came up to her mid-thigh. Her weapons pouch hung loosely on her hip along with her a pouch of medical supplies. Two katanas were strapped onto her back and a small dagger was on her left side of her hip. Lastly, she had on a black choker with a wolf charm and small bell dangling on it.
"Sugoi! Sakura-chan and Sakuno-chan are so strong!" Naruto shouted.
"Hn." Sasuke couldn't help but notice Sakura's strength.
Hmmm. This is certainly going to be an interesting group… Kakashi thought as he watched them interact with each other and got to know each other.
"Well, now. I'm going to start your training for the Chuunin Exams. Ikke yo." Kakashi said as he led the way to their usual training grounds.
When they reached their destination, they were in a clear grassy field surrounded by trees. Kakashi went up to one tree and turned around, waiting for his students to catch up. When they did he got out four kunais and threw it at their feet. He took one more out and held in his hand. When he got their attention, he started stalking.
"Well guys, we're going to just climb trees today….without using our hands."
"Eh?? How are we going to do that Kakashi-sensei??!!" Naruto shouted.
"Easy. Using only your chakra. Watch." With that Kakashi walked up the tree slowly with out using his hands. He walked up to a branch and stood upside down.
"Concentrate your chakra in you feet and climb. You might want to run for a head start. This will help you chakra control to improve. Begin."
With that they all picked up the kunais and concentrated their chakra to their feet. They then all ran to the trees and ran up. Typical Naruto fell off the tree on the first step because he didn't have enough chakra on his feet. Sasuke went up a few meters, but jumped off when the bark of the tree exploded from too much chakra. Sakura and Sakuno was able to reach the first few branches of the tree.
"Hmmm this isn't as hard as it seems. Ne, Sakuno?" Sakura said with a giddy smile.
"Eh? It seems to me that Sakura and Sakuno has excellent chakra control. Looks like they have a better chance at being Hokage."
Naruto winced at Kakashi's statement.
"And a better chance at avenging their dead clan."
A scowl appeared on Sasuke's face.
Muo Kakashi-sensei…now Sasuke-kun is going to hate me now… Sakura thought with a pout.
sigh So this is the team I'm going to be stuck with? Well I can tolerate Sakura-oneechan and Sasuke-kun as long as he's quiet. Naruto-kun is fun to be around with, but sometimes he can be a tad bit too loud. Sakuno thought.
With that, Kakashi took out his Icha Icha Paradise Limited Edition book out and opened up to the page where he left out. Everyone started their training, climbing the trees over and over until they reached the top.
When it got dark, they decided to end the training for the day. Each one was about to go their separate way when they realized they didn't know where Sakuno lives.
"Ne, Sakuno-chan, where are you going to stay at?" Naruto asked.
"Ah, I'm staying at Sakura-oneechan's place." She replied.
"Hn. I'm leaving." Sasuke said as he walked towards the Uchiha complex, expecting Sakura to run up to him and ask for a date like usually. To his surprise, he was disappointed when he did not feel the usual tug on his arm.
"Let's go Sakuno-chan. Okaasan is making your favorite dishes tonight." Sakura smiled.
"Eh? Honto ni?? Ikke yo." Sakuno smiled. With that, they left to her house.
Sasuke stared after Sakura, as a new feeling erupted in his chest. Che…what am I thinking… Everyone headed home and rested, anticipating the day of the exam.
Yay! my first fanfic so be nice hope you like it hehehe anyone want to become my beta reader?? oO
aqua-mistriss