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Warnings: Violence, bloodshed, like always. Oh! And there are fighting scenes up ahead, they're my very first one so I apologise if they aren't that good.

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Chapter Four

The next morning found me walking down the path to the training grounds. It was a nice day out, not too warm, not too cold and the clouds were out and about drifting across the big blue sky. The perfect weather for cloud-watching. Sadly though it was not to be as I had huge assignment to get to. I had spent the rest of the day yesterday, studying and training for today, reading up on advanced jutsus and exercises, meditating to help keep the flow of chakra steady and to keep a calm mind. I had eaten this morning despite what Kakashi-sensei had said. I have found out through previous experiences that having an empty stomach can make the feeling of sickness even worse, as the hunger pains fueled the nausea and added extra discomfort. I kept it light though just in case, an apple, some plain toast and water is enough to keep the hunger at bay until lunch at least.

My train of thought was interrupted by the distant sound of Naruto's voice from behind me. I turned around to see the blond-haired boy racing towards in an effort to catch up. I stopped and held a hand up at him in greeting. Eventually he caught up and was walking along besides me. We chattered about nonsense until we finally reached our destination, Training Field 7. I saw that Sasuke and Sakura had already made it there.

"Hey!" Naruto shouted. "How long have been here for? Has sensei shown up yet?"

Sakura lifted her head up from her arms. She was sitting on the grass with her knees tucked up to her chin, her arms resting on them. Sasuke was leaning against a nearby tree his face as emotionless as ever.

"We've only been here for about fifteen minutes or so." Sakura said and shook her head. "And no sensei has shown up yet."

Naruto groaned in disappointment. I walked up to the tree Sasuke was leaning on and climbed up it, relaxing on my belly on a strong branch in the tree, letting my legs dangle from either side of the branch to help keep balance. I gazed down below me to see Sasuke looking up at me. I waved silently and eye-smiled, Sasuke just grunted and looked away. I took that as a good morning and so I rested my head on my hand and closed my eyes to doze in the sunlight, listening to the roar of the trees and the bickering of my teammates.

I later woke up from being shook and the voice of Sasuke in my ear. "Wake up, Reicheru. Wake up."

"Hnn?" I groaned sleepily, blearily opening my eyes to see Sasuke face above me.

"Get up, dobe. Sensei's here." He said, his eyes holding annoyance and something else I couldn't quite place.

"Okay, okay, I'm up." I mumbled whilst sitting up to rub my eyes. Sasuke grunted and jumped down. I followed his lead and landed firmly on my feet on the soft grass of the field. I walked over to where the group was standing a few feet away and saw that Master Kakashi was indeed there, an alarm clock was standing on a tree stump besides him.

Now that everyone was here, Kakashi began to speak. "I've set this alarm to go off at noon." He gestured to the clock with a hand. He then shuffled around in his pockets and brought out… bells? Weird. "I have here two small bells." He raised the bells. "Your challenge is to steal these from me before the timer sounds. Anyone who fails doesn't get any lunch, instead you will be tied to that tree trunk, so I can eat your lunch in front of you." He gestured to the three tree trunks, the middle on being the same stump the alarm clock was one.

'Heh! Good thing I ate then.' I thought smugly. I crossed my arms and shifted my weight onto my right leg, leaning back slightly to make it more comfortable for myself. I listen carefully as Kakashi-sensei continued. "All you need is one bell apiece. But since there aren't enough to go around, two of you are definitely headed for the stump and whoever that will that'll be will be the first to fail." I couldn't help but gulp at his sinister words. 'I'm gonna have to work hard to get that bell, no way am I gonna go back to the Academy, not while I've got my dream to fulfill.' I thought determinedly, clutching at my arm.

"You may use shuriken, if you choose. Attack as though you mean to kill or you'll never stand a chance." Kakashi instructed. Sakura looked surprised at Sensei's words, saying. "B-but that's so dangerous!" Naruto laughed along adding. "Yeah, you couldn't even dodge an eraser! You're gonna get yourself killed!"

"So how do you think he became a Jounin if can't dodge falling objects?" I said aloud to no one in particular. Kakashi ignored me, instead answering Naruto jab. "Only the weak speak loudly. Now, let's forget the dunce and we'll start on my signal."

Ouch. Now that's a big ol' punch to the face. I could see the rage welling up on the whiskered boy's face and in no less than a second he pounced onto Kakashi with a kunai. But the blade didn't even touch the masked man as quicker than a blink he had Naruto in a disarming grip.

"That's why." I heard Sasuke say, answering my earlier comment. I was amazed at the speed of which the man moved. "He moved faster than my Teleportation Jutsu." I said with awe. Sasuke turned to me. "Is that what it was?"

Confused I tilted my head."Huh?" Sasuke rolled his eyes.

"Yesterday, in the classroom. You disappeared in cloud of smoke." He clarified. Remembering, I said. "Oh, yeah. That was the Teleportation Jutsu. Why d'you ask?"

Sasuke shrugged. "No particular reason. Just wanted to know." I nodded in understanding and at left it at that. I focused my eyes back on Naruto and Kakashi, who was giving a lecture.

"Not so fast. I didn't say 'Go' yet." Kakashi released the hold he had on Naruto. "But at least you struck to kill. So, it seems you've finally begun to respect me." He laughed. "Hahaha, maybe. Just maybe, I'm starting to like you four."

I smiled slightly at that. I suppose that's one more person that'll like me at least.

"Now!" I tensed. "Ready!" We braced ourselves. "Steady!" Nearly there! "GO!"

Yes! And with that I dashed towards the thicket of the woodland around us, using a nearby tree for cover. I watched the man carefully, planning various moves and outcomes. It seems though that Naruto wanted to take the bull by the horns. "It's time for the match to begin!" He bellowed. He was still standing in the clearing where we previously were. "Let's make it a real match, worthy of the greatest warriors!"

I once again sweat-dropped at the boy's antics. 'Oh Naruto... you just had to take him on now.'

"You may be think of the wrong kind of match." Kakashi said sweat-dropping himself.

"The only thing wrong is your hair-cut!" Naruto shouted as he charged at the Jounin. He skidded to a stop suddenly when Kakashi reached into his pack. I watch with narrowed as Kakashi lift his hand out of the bag to reveal… an Icha Icha Paradise book.

'Oh my god. Is he for real?' I thought annoyed. 'Is he even taking this test seriously?'

Naruto stared at Sensei stupidly. Kakashi buried his nose into his book and said expectantly to the shocked boy. "Is something wrong? I thought you were coming for me."

Naruto just spluttered as he attempt to speak. "But-. You-. I mean, I- I mean-. Why are you-? That's a book!" His words got worse as he tried to make sense of the situation.

"Of course it's a book. I've been dying to find out how this story ends." He said calmly like it was obvious. "Carry on. It shouldn't make any difference in the outcome, considering who I'm up against."

'There goes another punch to ego.' I thought with a wince. 'Wow. First this guy pulls out a 'romance' book in a battle and now he pushes Naruto's buttons a second time. He must have some moves if he thinks he can take on Naruto's rage. As much as that kid acts like an idiot, he's far from it when he put his mind to it, (his Sexy Jutsu is proof of that) and insulting Naruto is the right way to set him off.'

It seemed that Kakashi's words have registered in his mind as Naruto swiftly became even more enraged and resumed his attack on the sensei. He lept into the air, landing a swift punch to the reading man's shoulder. He swung his leg around to get in another hit but met thin air as Kakashi ducked, making the leg miss it's mark. Changing his tactics he turned from where he landed and lept forward once more with an arm steadily swinging 'round, aiming for Kakashi's masked face.

But again he met with nothing. Kakashi had somehow wound up behind Naruto, still squatting. But this time his book was closed within his grasp and his fingers were clasped in the hand sign of the Tiger. He was going to use a jutsu!

I gasped in shock and concern. "On no!" I whispered. I wanted to shout but I didn't want to give away my position. But it's seems it wasn't just me that was worried for him as I heard Sakura's voice from a few feet away. "Naruto! Get out of there! You'll be killed!" She screamed.

But it was too late for Naruto because as quick as a flash Kakashi's hand shot up, whilst he yelled. "Konoha's most secret and most sacred technique! A THOUSAND YEARS OF DEATH!" His hand landed as a hard jab up Naruto's butt, sending him flying across into the nearby pond, screaming all the way.

I suppressed my laughter with a hand to my mouth, in fear of exposing myself. 'God that must have been the funniest thing I've since the SasuNaru kiss!' I shook my head in an attempt to pull myself together. 'Dammit Reicheru, be serious here! You're supposed to get the bells and pass the test! Get it together woman!'

Managing to finally calm down I returned my attention back to the scene. Naruto had dragged himself back out of the water coughing and spluttering, and Kakashi had a shuriken twirling on his finger, his nose once again buried in his book. Naruto had probably thrown it as a chance to get the teacher back but was clearly unsuccessful.

"Well? What's the holdup?" Kakashi asked, his focus now on Naruto. "Get one of these bells by lunch or there'll be no lunch."

"Duh! I know that!" Naruto retorted, he was soaking wet and his hair was clinging to his scalp. He looked like a drowned cat.

"You claim to want to surpass the Lord Hokage, but you've already run out of steam." Kakashi observed. I heard a faint jingle and zoomed in on Kakashi, I could see the two bells hanging from Sensei's trousers. (A/N: Pants if you're American or breeches if you're posh.)

'Ahah! Found ya!' I thought triumphantly, smirking underneath my mask. Though my stomach had other ideas as it let out a low gurgle. Guess that simple breakfast wasn't enough.

Naruto's loud voice broke me from my thoughts. "I just wasn't ready, that's all!"

"So learn to get ready. Don't they say that chance favors the prepared mind?" Kakashi advised. He flipped through his book with his back still turned to Naruto.

Loud splashes suddenly filled the air. I turned to look at the pond to at least a dozen Narutos spring from the water.

'Whoah! How did he even have the chakra to do that?!' I thought in wonder, the impressive feat surprising me. I watched in anticipation, waiting for Naruto to make his next move.

Even Master Kakashi has shocked, but soon he once again talked the blonde-haired down. "Not illusions, but actual multiple flesh-and-blood bodies. But at your level. You couldn't be strong enough to hold this up for even a minute. You talk a good game, but you're still only Naruto. You're a one trick pony that hasn't got what it takes to win!"

What happened next came as a shock. Naruto had somehow shown up behind Sensei and grasped him!

"Heh! Heh! Nice to see your back, MASTER!" Naruto cackled. A clone then swiftly jumped up into the air along with the others and prepared to ambush the man the real Naruto had in his arms.

'He used the Art of Misdirection to tackle Master Kakashi!' I remember reading and practising it with Shikamaru. That was such a clever plan for Naruto to make. 'Don't underestimate a prankster.' I thought feeling proud of Naruto for such an accomplishment.

Naruto 2 swung his fist into Kakashi's face. Only it wasn't Kakashi he hit, it was himself! Kakashi had used the Art of Substitution, so that means he's somewhere else.

Chaos ensued as the Naruto beat it eachother up, thinking one of them was the missing man. Clones disappeared, leaving the real Naruto standing in the clearing. He looked awful all bloody and bruised.

I was on heavy guard, being extremely wary of Kakashi, who has yet to show up again. I was tense on my branch, my eyes scanning to see any sign. I heard the snap of a trap being sprung and Naruto's yelling indicating that he had fell victim to it. I snapped my attention to where the boy was as soon as I heard Kakashi's voice. Slinking silently across the branches to get a closer look, I studied the scene carefully. Was it the real Kakashi or not? I couldn't tell.

Suddenly, Sasuke leapt from the bush where he was hiding and threw a multitude of weapons at unsuspecting masked man. The man poofed into a cloud of smoke revealing a log embedded with shuriken and kunai, confirming my thoughts; it was a substitution.

'Dammit!' I thought. 'Looks like I'm just gonna have to wait until the real one shows up.' I followed Sasuke using the trees when he left, being as silent as I possibly can. Surely Kakashi would go after the Uchiha next, considering who he is. After a few minutes of running we came upon a clearing. I stopped in the last tree as Sasuke walked into the space. A high pitched wail echoed throughout area, it sounded like Sakura. What happened?!

"The second shinobi battle skill." A familiar voice said. I looked around and saw Kakashi leaning against a thick tree, his book once again out. "And Sakura fell for it."

Sasuke tched. "I'm not like them."

Kakashi scoffed. "Save the boasts until you've got a bell, Sasuke." He looked up. "And besides, if you're so smart. You would have noticed that you were being followed."

My breathing stopped. Was I found out?

The dark-haired boy frowned. "Of course I was aware. It's what you were doing in the first place."

"Not me." Said Sensei. Sasuke gave a confused look. I froze as Kakashi's hand lifted to point at where I was hidden. "Her."

Sasuke whipped his head round and looked up to see who had been following him. With my position given away, I had no choice but reveal myself. I jumped and somersaulted to land in front of the raven-haired male, he had a surprised look on his face before shifting to anger.

"Why were you following me?" He demanded more than asked. I frowned and crossed my arms, replying. "I wanted to find the real Kakashi and I thought you would be his next opponent. Being a Uchiha and all."

"You are partly correct." Said Kakashi, making me look at him. "I did want to seek him out. I wanted to see what his abilities as a Uchiha are like, but I also had to lure you out somehow, Reicheru Kurogami. Your clan is well known for it's unique secret techniques and abilities, I would like to see what yours are." Kakashi stood from his position, he was no longer looking at his book. Instead, he was staring directly into my eyes, dark pools of obsidian intense with an unknown emotion. Gulping nervously I prepared a stance, bracing myself for combat. He walked towards us before stopping a few meters away.

"So now, I have both of you here. " The masked man drawled. "The Uchiha and the Kurogami, I'm looking forward to it."

And there you have it, Chapter Four. Wow, things are getting intense huh?

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