(Naruto)The Heart's Path - Chapter 2: The Chunin Exams
Mikari's POV
Hana and I finally reached the Hokage's Building and entered the office. And standing right there in front of use is the Hokage himself.
"My two girls. I am so glad you both are back and in high spirits too." the Third said in his calm, all-knowing voice. Hana smiled saying,"The mission was a success sir, You would need no worry of us." "Of course. Just don't want to lose two of our finest shinobi's." the Third exclaimed.
"Any who, anything new happening Gramps." I say joyfully. "Actually yes young one." he says"The Chunin Exams are beginning and I could use a favor of you two." This caught both of our attentions. It was rare of the Hokage to ask favors, especially from us two.
With a gentle smile he asks,"Would you two like to join the Chunin Exams for me?" Ok this got me thinking the Third was crazy. us two already, somewhat did the exam and passed it. Heck we even both got passed that and reached the rank of S-class ANBU's. "Any reason I might ask?" Hana asked.
"Well we have a lot of competitors this year and I hoped you two would come back and join the exam to get rid of those who do not deserve to get near the rank of Chunin." the Third asked hopefully. "What kind of reason is that! Go find someone else! I don't want to go near that exam again especially if I have to fight weaklings!" I said angrily. This was absolutely outrageous. After coming back from a boring mission, the last thing I wanted to do was face a couple of Genins.
The Hokage had a little laugh before saying,"Don't worry I have one more reason to give you both.""Oh this should be good."I whisper to Hana who giggles softly. With no expression or anything, he says, "Kakashi, Kurenai, Asuma and even Gai's team are entering the exam as well who are your age."
Now this caught mine and Hana's attention completely. Not only would there be genin our age in the exam. but they were also Kakashi, Kurenai, Asuma and Gai's students which must mean they are amazing people. Heck those 4 were not only our sensei's but also our good friends who took care of me and Hana when we had noone else. Not only did I wanna join now, I wanted to make friends with these guys.
'So made up your mind Mikari?'Hana asked telepathically. 'Oh yeah.' I replied. And together, Me and Hana told the Hokage we would take this favor to take out the weak in the Chunin Exams and see how far these 4 teams have gone.
With that, Hana and I went back home to the apartment we shared and quickly went to sleep. For tomorrow we would need to be awake early and prepared for the beginning of a new adventure.
