Disclaimer: I will NEVER own Naruto so stop thinking that!
Author's Note: This will be my last chapter uploaded until the end of this week. I want to have some time to complete my next chapters. Read and review please. Constructive flames areaccepted.
Congratulations! You have been accepted into the Konoha Academy. You are to arrive at the academy's front gates by 8:00 o'clock in the morning on June the 24th. Please bring your bags, with supplies for the eight months, with you. There is a list of items included in this letter.
We have also sent you your exam scores. If you think that there is a mix up or miscalculation, please contact us immediately. Your exam results are as followed:
Name: Tenten
Age: 15
Written exam: 93
Combat: 97
Weapons: 100
Notes: Seems to have a knack for weapons. The accuracy rate is a hundred percent on inanimate objects. Combat skills are based on weapons. She is a very talented kunoichi. Promotion to Chuunin (second rank) seems inevitable.
We look forward to seeing you at our prestigious school. Please enjoy the rest of your summer.
Tenten smiled after she read the letter. She had done better than she had expected on the written exam. The combat practice had also turned out in her favour. The only thing that did not surprise her was the weapons practice. She had expected no less than a hundred percent. She rummaged through the envelope and pulled out another sheet of paper. Her eyes scanned over the paper:
Things to Bring (necessities):
Genin:
-bath towel
-bathrobe (optional)
-toothbrush and toothpaste
-sanitary products
-clothes for at least six months
-wash cloth
-hair brushes, combs etc
-set of formal clothing (traditional or western)
-the letter you received from the academy to confirm that you are indeed accepted
Chuunin:
-toothbrush
-clothes for at least six months (you will be able to excess the academy's wardrobe)
-a set of formal clothing (traditional or western)
-hairbrushes, combs etc
-sanitary products
-the letter you received from the academy if you have been selected to skip to this year
Note- Bath towels, wash cloths, bathrobes, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and hair dryer are already provided to each Chuunin. If you wish to bring your own, that is also fine.
Tenten stopped reading the list. She doubted that she would proceed to Jounin at the beginning of her term. She heard that Jounin was the highest rank there was at the academy. The only rank higher was ANBU, a specialist squad, which few people even bother trying for. Tenten knew that she would strive for ANBU no matter how hard it was.
A piece of paper caught Tenten's eye. It was a sea foam green colour. She picked it up and read it, her smile getting bigger with every line.
Congratulations! You have been selected to proceed onto Chuunin. You will not need to take your Genin year. Your exam scores were extraordinarily high. We are also to inform you that you get all the Chuunin privileges, which will be explained upon your arrival. You are to bring this to the school on the day you arrive.
"Mom," called Tenten, "Dad, I have great news!"
"…to the school on the day you arrive," read Neji.
He looked at the green notice then at the scores of his exam. He was pleased with the ninety-nine percent he got on the combat practice. The ninety-eight percent on the written exams weren't that bad either. The weapons exam was what disappointed him.
Only a ninety-six percent… That is pathetic.
He gathered up the parts of the letter and headed downstairs to discuss with Hizashi (Neji's father) about the school and his exam scores. He could tell that his father would be disappointed in the ninety-six percent.
"Oh my god," screamed Ino, "I got accepted into the academy. You're always saying that you were smarter than me, Sakura, but I got in just like you did. SO THERE!"
"Stop screaming so loud," Sakura said, trying to get the ringing inside her ears to stop, "People are looking at us. Anyways, what were your scores?"
"Hmm…" Ino thought for a while, "Let's see. I got an eighty-seven on the written exam, ninety-three on the combat and eighty-four on the weapons."
"Hah," cried Sakura, "I got a hundred percent on my written test, an eighty-six on combat and eighty-five on the weapons."
"So," Ino retorted, "You still got lower than me on combat practice."
"Well," Sakura laughed, "I'm sill smarter than you, Ino-pig."
"You want to compare smarts," Ino steamed, "I know just the person. He's an old family friend of mine. I'm sure he can tell you what's smart. He has an IQ of 200."
Sakura gaped, "You can't be serious."
"C'mon," Ino grinned, grabbing Sakura by the arm and pulling the pink-haired kunoichi up the street.
A lazy figure was slumped against an over-stuffed armchair. The figure's spiky black hair stood up in a ponytail. His head was rested on his arm, and by the posture, one can tell that he was dozing off. The figure was clad in a mesh shirt along with a light jacket, black pants and seems to be wearing a silver earring on one ear. He was woken up by a loud knock on the door, followed by an annoyed voice.
"Shikamaru," yelled Ino, "You lazy bum, open this door right now!"
Ino… how troublesome…
Shikamaru trudged to the door and looked through the peephole. Sure enough, Ino was standing at the door. He also noticed a girl with pink hair behind Ino. Shikamaru sighed. He opened the door slowly.
Unfortunately, Ino saw the door creak open and decided to swing the door wide opened. When she looked inside, she couldn't find Shikamaru. Then she heard a groan from her right. There stood Shikamaru, holding his bleeding nose.
"Are you okay," Ino asked, worried.
"How troublesome," Shikamaru replied, "You come to my house, swing the door right into my face and break nose. What do you want?"
"Sorry," Ino apologized, "Anyways," continued Ino on a brighter tone, "I want you to meet Haruno Sakura."
Sakura bowed slightly, "Hello Shikamaru-san."
"Tch…how troublesome," Shikamaru said, "Ino, if this is one of your little 'show-everyone-how-smart-Shikamaru-is' things, I will have no part in it. It's so troublesome."
"How did you know," asked Ino in mocked surprise, "Oh yeah, you have a genius IQ of 200. Jeez… I just need you to show Sakura your little IQ test thingy."
"Tch…fine," muttered Shikamaru.
He went up the stairs leaving Sakura and Ino alone in the living area. Sakura looked at Ino in a weird way. Ino gestured Sakura to sit down.
"I didn't know you had a boyfriend," giggled Sakura.
"He's not my boyfriend," Ino replied evenly.
"Sure…"Sakura laughed.
Just then Shikamaru returned downstairs with a folder in his hands. Sakura ogled it. Shikamaru pulled out a sheet of paper and handed it to Sakura. Sakura scanned the paper with her mouth wide opened.
Oh my god… He has such a high IQ. Damn it. Ino was right and now I have to admit that Ino was right. Shit.
"See," Ino smirked.
Sakura gaped, "This is incredible."
"While forehead girl envy your IQ," Ino said to Shikamaru, "I'd like to know what you've got on your placement exam for the Konoha Academy."
"That was so troublesome," Shikamaru answered, bored, "One hundred-and-two percent on the written portion, ninety on combat and eighty-nine on weapons. I also got a recommendation for Chuunin but they did not take it."
"How did you get a recommendation to Chuunin with your lazy attitude?" asked an extremely incredulous Ino.
Shikamaru shrugged, "It's too troublesome…"
"Ino," Sakura urged, "I think we should go now. We were supposed to meet Hinata at the park five minutes ago."
"Oh," Ino realized, "Yeah, we better go. It's been nice seeing you Shikamaru."
Ino and Sakura dashed through the door and on to the street. Shikamaru looked at the mess of paper that he had to clean up. He slumped back into his armchair and stared out the window.
Life is so troublesome…
