The Spirit Fox
Chapter 7: The Chuunin Exams Begins
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, or anything this crosses over with. Their creators do regrettably.
AN: First off got to let it be known that I changed Chapter 4 up. that's the chap with the Gennin Exam. Reason being it was too much like the one in my man VenomLord's fic. I changed the entire test and added something else since people were asking. Now also I'd like to apologize to VenomLord for that mistake seeing as how he did do his gennin test like I did my original one so I'm apologizing for fucking up. So check out that Chap and let me know what you think.
Also I had the hardest time writing this chapter so I asked and got some ideas from a few people both on and off site, Foxie-sama being one of them. And as I stated before ALL the harem members which would include Hinata, Haku, Ayame, Tenten, and at some point Hana and Temari are all going to have a thing for both girls and boys. Why because it hasn't been done or I haven't seen it done so I'm doing it.
Start Now
They'd been walking for 2 weeks now and would probably be able to see the gates somewhere in the next two hours. Naruto smiled happy to be home. Unlike most his home wasn't just one village; all of Fire Country was his home. He especially loved the forest or nature in general. He was relaxed and everyone could tell. He stopped and knelt down drawing the group's attention.
Looking to his right he saw a red fox kit looking towards him. He smiled and the kit immediately ran towards him before jumping and tackling him to the ground. Everyone smiled seeing the boy play with the kit. Looking around he saw the kits parents in the bushes watching the others. He smiled easing their tension.
"It's all right you two they're with me" he spoke softly. The group looked confused until the two adult foxes came out of the bushes each red with one tail normal foxes. They walked towards the container slowly and gracefully before stopping and yipping something, the boy laughed before speaking.
"It's good to be home my friend; I'll let you get back to your meal." He said before patting each on the head. Standing to his full height he saw them bow their heads before leaving back to their meals. Making his way towards the others he smiled at both Hinata and Haku before turning to the others and nodding and walking forward.
"What was that back there" asked Kiba.
"Your clan has a bond with dogs, mine has foxes." Said the fox-boy while walking to the girls and moving between them.
Haku smiled seeing Naruto looking so peaceful. They had talked throughout the 2 weeks as well as her and Hinata. She liked the woman which was how she saw her she'd told her that much. She didn't see a kid she saw an adult. This according to her hitae-tae is what Hinata was. Looking toward her she smiled receiving one back. She also knew of Naruto's situation with his whole clan revival and was now with him as well. She was looking forward to her new life; to being with them. She knew she belonged to both Hinata and Naruto and they belonged to her.
2 hours later they were entering the gates of the village. Both Haku and Zabuza were tense, Haku more so than Zabuza. The jounins had already dismissed the teams saying to meet later though Naruto and Hinata stayed. They made their way to the tower with ANBU guard of course because of Zabuza's presence.
Upon arrival to the tower they were immediately let into the office. Naruto smiled upon seeing both the old man and his mother inside. After a quick check up from Tsunade for both Naruto and Hinata they began the debriefing which Naruto tuned out. Then Sarutobi turned his attention to Zabuza and Haku after a while he asked one question that caught the boys attention.
"Why did you betray Kiri, Zabuza" asked the old hokage.
"The Mizukage says that but he betrayed us. He doesn't want anyone stronger than him so he set it up so the swordsmen and bloodline holders killed each other off." Replied the man. Sarutobi just nodded it made sense actually especially since he knew the man didn't like not being the strongest. Looking to and getting a nod from Tsunade he pulled out two Konoha hitae-tae and spoke.
"You'll be under probation for the next month Zabuza after that you'll be ranked as a jounin. Kakashi you saw Haku fight how was she."
"Chuunin level Hokage-sama, she held back both Sasuke and Kiba easily." Said the scarecrow. Nodding he tossed her a chuunin vest from his drawer and they got started on living arrangements. In the end both Zabuza and Haku had their own apartment since Zabuza felt she was grown and could take care of herself.
Later:
Naruto and Hinata were showing Haku around town. Zabuza had left with Kakashi and Anko. When they came upon the Higarashi weapon shop they smiled it was time for shopping. Entering the store Naruto went straight to the weight section picking out more wrist and ankle band weight. These were different there was no limit for these the more chakra you put in the higher the weight went.
Unlike Naruto, Hinata wasn't worried about new weights she already had that kind. It was the two. It was the two wakizashi she saw in the glass container that caught her attention. They were beautiful, the blades she could tell were sharp they were shiny silver obviously just polished with the kanji for "wolf's fang" in black near the hilt. The hilt themselves were black with white diamond patters running up them. The sheaths were also black but each had the head of a white wolf and a tail wrapped around it. She nodded to herself she was getting those swords. She nodded to Haku and went to the counter meeting up with Naruto on the way.
"How much for the wolf fangs." Asked the Hyuga as soon as she got there. The person behind the counter looked up from the magazine revealing herself to be Tenten. She was part of last year's team nine, now known as team Gai. Seeing Hinata and Naruto she brightened.
"30,000 Hinata-chan" she replied. Hinata thought for a moment before nodding.
"That's fine I'll take them" replied the Hyuga. Tenten was shocked those swords were expensive but nodded got the keys and went to get them. Once she was gone Haku turned to Hinata.
"You've got 30,000 just laying around" she asked incredulously. Hinata smiled
"My clan is one of the richest in Konoha plus who said we gave away all that money in Wave." She said with a grin. Haku was shocked they had given a lot of money in Wave and still had some. After Tenten returned with the swords and told Hinata of the features it had, like the pressure gauge if she didn't put in enough pressure they wouldn't draw and also once she added chakra only her or someone with her blood could use them she also said they had a special ability though she didn't know what it was.
Naruto had requested two custom katana's. After giving the specifics Tenten said they'd come up two 50,000 with the weights added in and after paying she said he could pick them up in a week. "Damn he's cuter than Neji and he has two girls now and one who happens to be the Hyuga Heiress. I've definitely got to make a move soon." Where her thoughts while they left.
Later:
Naruto was meditating he was still thinking about that transformation. It was powerful but uncontrolled just like the first time. When he first transformed he was in a rage someone had tried hurting Akira and he blew up. It was the same this time but instead of just rage he felt something different. He couldn't ask Dragona she was still sleeping getting used to being inside of him. That's when he felt her presence and dropped out of his meditation.
"How can I help you" he said while opening his eyes "Botan."
Hyuga Estate:
Hinata had been home about twenty minutes. After they had walked Haku home she stayed for a while to talk to the girl as she wanted to get to know her better. She'd left after an hour and returned home and went straight to the garden which is her favorite place on the estate. Placing the bag with the swords beside her she laid back on the grass watching the clouds.
With Shika:
Shikamaru was happy that troublesome mission was over. Once dismissed he said his goodbyes and went straight home since he was tired. When he got home his mother was being her usual troublesome self hugging and checking him over before letting him leave. He stopped in his father's study and tossed a wad of cash on the desk. When he looked up Shika was laying on the loveseat saying explanations were troublesome.
An hour later Ino showed up dragging him to his room. Now he was laid up on the bed with Ino playing in his hair. He sighed being a shinobi was troublesome but at least Ino wasn't yelling at him or being troublesome now.
With Sasuke:
Sasuke was training hard he'd felt Naruto's power in Wave and was amazed. Yet he was also shocked the blonde couldn't remember any of it. He still remembered how he fought Zabuza too he did it like it was easy and the jutsu with the fire wings he'd never even heard of it and Uchiha's were fire specialist. Now he knew why he graduated second. Still he was used to being the best so he'd just have to work harder.
Then there was still that feeling he kept getting. It got stronger after every fight too. He still couldn't figure it out and it was driving him nuts. He also caught himself checking out Sakura whenever she was around too; he was even considering dating her now. He refused to admit it but he wanted her, she impressed him so he'd give her what she wanted and see how it went from there.
Hyuga Estate 45 minutes later:
They were bothering her, whoever it was knew she was sleeping and they were bothering her. She had half a mind to jump up and test out her divination range. Sighing she opened her eyes and seeing Hanabi her face brightened. She quickly scooped her up hugging her to her.
After talking for a while they headed inside it was TV time after all. She stopped after her second step and turned around picking up the bag she kept the swords in. Walking inside she saw her father on the couch. He nodded to her going back to reading his paper. Hinata sighed and sat next to him leaning back. Hanabi sat on the floor as always and was already in the TV.
"How was your mission" Hiashi spoke breaking the silence.
"Troublesome" she replied taking a leaf from Shikamaru's book. With that they began the discussion of the mission.
With Naruto:
He had a headache putting it simply. Why was his life so hard. Botan had briefed him on his mission and he didn't like it one bit. He complained at first saying it was his day off. She laughed saying he sounded like a former spirit detective. Thankfully Dragona finally woke up so now he was ready to train it always took his mind off things.
Once outside the house he walked straight to the forest. Finally he found his secret training spot. Creating 40 clones he sent them working on the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu. Creating 20 more clones he sent them to work on calling the darkness flame out. Then 20 more to work on the lightning element before starting his warm ups.
After completing his warm ups he sat to meditate, it was time to see what a certain dragon was doing.
Mindscape:
To say Naruto was impressed would be an understatement. Dragona had spent the week and made her portion of the mindscape beautifully. Her residence was a mansion. Outside was a beautiful garden as well as a small pond. Walking inside his jaw hit the ground. She had giant stone dragons acting as pillars. The place had marble floors and white furniture as well as a giant flat screen TV on the wall.
He walked around for a while before heading upstairs. She had a library, 3 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms. Walking into the master bedroom he found her on the bed watching TV.
"So what do you thing Naru-kun" she said seductively enjoying seeing him blush at the nickname.
"I think I'm letting you decorate when I get my place." He said leaning against the doorframe.
"Come over to the bed Naru-kun" she said.
"Sorry can't I was just checking to see the place I've still got training to do." He said. He was not trying to get on that bed.
"Are you scared of touching me Naruto-kun." She asked playfully.
"No should I be" was his reply. She smiled before getting up and walking to him.
"You'll make a terrific mate Naru-kun, too bad I can't have you that way" she said before kissing his cheek.
"But I'll help you with the one's you have and seek." She said before turning back to the bed. "You should really have more then three for your plans at the minimum I'll say six" he went wide eyed hearing that but quickly hid the expression behind a calm one.
"Before I go what's with all the TV's" he asked
"So I can see what you see Naruto-kun" she said getting a nod from him.
"Alright them I'm out of here" and with that he faded away
Real World:
Coming out of his mindscape he shook his head he still couldn't believe the number she said. She wanted him to have six mates that's crazy, but still if it's possible he'd do it. Shaking those thoughts he relaxed again now wasn't the time for those things. It was the time for meditation he had a transformation to control after all.
That Night Ichiraku's:
Once again the Rookie Nine had gathered together. The purpose discussing the Chuunin Exams. There was just one problem Naruto and Hinata weren't there yet. Finally they came in along with Haku. Once with the others they took their seats.
"Alright for those who don't know the girl is Haku now lets get this meeting started" said the blonde.
"So everyone was entered in that troublesome exam" said Shikamaru receiving nods from everyone.
They talked after that each giving their thoughts to the matter. While this was going on Hinata got up making her way towards the counter, more specifically Ayame.
"Hey beautiful" greeted the heiress earning a blush from Ayame.
"Hey yourself, who's the new girl" asked Ayame
"Haku we met her in Wave, cute huh" said the Hyuga
"Very; so who are you looking all cute for" asked Ayame checking the girl out. She was wearing a blue skirt, with a white spaghetti strapped shirt and a white jacket and shell toe tennis shoes also white. She also had her hair hanging down.
"A few people actually" replied the Hyuga while leaning on the counter giving Ayame a nice view of her breast.
"Anyone I know" asked Ayame
"Well Naruto-kun of course, and Haku, and you" replied Hinata. They talked after that and kept flirting until Hinata told Ayame that they wanted her. The girls eyes widened at that, Hinata explained the situation and everything and told her to let her know when she made her decision.
45 minutes later:
They had all left Ichiraku's and were walking down the street. Each lost in their own thoughts. They had all decided to attend though Shikamaru still said it was troublesome. It was starting to get late so they were all heading home. Shika, Ino, and Choji were the first to leave.
That's when he felt something. He was guessing Shino felt it to sense he turned to look at the same time he did and they were both alert and completely serious now.
"What's wrong?" Sakura asked. Everyone turned to the middle path, peering into the darkness. Hinata was worried. Naruto and Shino had sensed something and both turned at the exact same time. "What was it that they sensed?" thought the Hyuga
Two figures slowly became visible in the night. The gennins tensed, recognizing the sand hitae-tae. Soon they could make out one boy with a black bodysuit on with a hood on his head with catlike ears at the top he also had makeup on covering his face and a large bandaged package on his back. The other was a girl with blonde hair pulled into four ponytails wearing a white outfit carrying a huge fan on her back with her hitae-tae around her neck.
"And just what the hell are sand-nin doing in Konoha?" Kiba growled out. The two just gave him disinterested glares.
"Chuunin Exam, fool." The boy said harshly. "But of course, you wouldn't know about that, would you?"
"I'd be careful if I were you." said Sasuke.
"If one of us starts a fight with you punks they won't do much to us, with you however you'll be sent back to your rat infested village" he finished. Naruto meanwhile was looking around with his eyes activated but the genjutsu covering them scanning for the source of the youki. Finally finding it he locked onto it before looking back to the front.
"I'm not getting involved with this." The girl stated, a yawn escaping her lips.
"We were supposed to be going to the hotel, not picking fights with little kids. You be the one to take the fall for this." With that she got quite and watched.
The boy grinned, his hands going in front of him. They could barely make out glowing blue strands connected to his fingers.
"Not a problem. It's not like I'll leave enough to identify them anyway" said the boy. Having enough Naruto stepped forward.
"You should leave now, instead of starting some shit you might not live to regret" he said with a board tone.
"Like any of you weaklings could hurt even the weakest Sand nin. Leaf nin are pathetic" said the boy.
"Tell me why are you trying to play the bully. Is it because you can't do that to someone else." he stated curiously before looking right back into the darkness. The boy straightened up hearing that.
Sand suddenly started to materialize in the air after a moment a figure could be seen standing in the middle of both groups. He had red hair and teal eyes with the kanji for love on his forehead. He was wearing a black pants and shirt and had a large gourd on his back with a hitae-tae hanging off of it. "So this is Shukaku's container huh" thought Naruto.
Cold teal eyes met a pair of blue slitted ones. They dared for the boy to back down, to back away like Naruto's friends and even his own family did. Naruto only stared at him blankly, his arms crossing over his chest. While his eyes showed boredom he could see the challenge hidden in them.
The boy could only sigh mentally. He really wanted to accept it too and feed him to his sand. However he was told no killing until the exam started so as to not attract attention. But he wanted to fight this guy he had the look of a warrior in his eyes of someone who'd send you to hell in a second should you cross him. It was a look he knew all too well as he himself had that look in his eyes. The eyes of someone who's lived in hell themselves and would escort you to the gates and throw you in.
"Temari, Kankuro we're leaving start anymore shit and I'll kill you myself" turning to Naruto he spoke again.
"What's your name"
"Uzumaki Naruto and yours"
"Sabaku no Gaara. You will be in the Chuunin Exams Uzumaki and I can't wait until we meet" he said. "Then I'll kill you and confirm my existance" he thought to himself. With that he walked off.
Naruto smirked that was highly unlikely. " As if he could kill me" he thought before deactivating his eyes, removing the genjutsu and turning to the others.
"Let's go it's getting late" he said. With that they each went their own ways.
Academy Later that week:
Team ten were walking through the academy when they saw a large crowd trying to get into a door. Naruto chuckled this was only the second floor. They continued walking right by it before coming to a wall and walking through it.
Finally they arrived in front of the real room 301 and entered seeing lots of shinobi from every village and getting lots of glares. Once team seven walked in Sasuke looking to be in a bad mood, the rookies met up and immediately talking started after a while someone else made themselves known.
"Hey would you guy's knock it off. You're drawing too much hostility in this area and I would rather not be a target just yet" said voice drawing all nine rookies to the source of it in the form of a young man with white hair and glasses.
"Who the hell are you four eyes?" said Kiba, as he or any of the others for that matter had never seen the kid before despite him having a leaf hitae-tae on.
"The names Kabuto. If you know what's good for you you'll keep your mouth shut for the remainder of the exam so you don't piss off anyone else. You learn that when you've take the exam as long as I have," said Kabuto as he was in crouching position.
After a few moments Kabuto pulled out what he called nin info cards telling everything he needed about someone's skills he even asked if they had anyone they wanted to know about. Sasuke of course immediately jumped at this.
"Do you have Sabaku no Gaara, Rock Lee and Uzumaki Naruto." After digging around he pulled two cards. First he read Gaara's impressing everyone especially when he said he's done A-ranks and didn't even get scratched. Then he went on to Lee explaining that while he was horrible in ninjutsu and genjutsu he was great with taijutsu. Finally he went to Naruto the vessel spoke up.
"Hold on let me see that card first." Kabuto looked at him then down at the picture and spoke.
"Sure" said Kabuto handing it over
Taking the card and reading it over he narrowed his eyes at what he read. Then holding it between his index and middle finger of his right hand set it on fire surprising just about everyone who was paying attention. Dropping the card he smirked seeing it turn to ash before turning his gaze upon Kabuto looking at him with cold blue eyes.
Elsewhere:
The sand sibs were all surprised seeing him turn the card to ash so effortlessly. Gaara was trying hard not to kill him and was seriously struggling to stay where he was. In another corner three stone-nin's who saw what happened were talking amongst them selves quietly.
"So the tree huggers finally have some decent shinobi" spoke the female of the team. She had long brown hair tied in a ponytail that stopped at her mid-back and brown eyes. She wore a long sleeved grey shirt and black pants. She had her holster on her left leg and her pouch on the opposite.
"It doesn't matter. What can one person do?" said the second a boy he also had brown hair tied in a ponytail that went just past his shoulder. He was wearing a grey t-shirt with black pants his holster on his right leg and pouch on the other.
"You forget about that bastard" she said with venom in her voice.
"Yeah well he's dead so it doesn't matter" was his reply.
"He's right let's just do what we came to do and leave this pathetic village" spoke the final member. He wore grey colored thin armored chest plate as well as armored pieces on his legs and arms. He had short black hair and cold black eyes.
With the Rookie 9:
Kabuto had gotten over his shock pretty quickly and immediately changed the subject. He went on to tell how many shinobi's were there as well as the villages. Then he said something about a new village Oto (sound) and said there wasn't much information on them and they were probably trying to show they weren't weak.
That comment earned him an attack by the sound nin's, one who had some kind of device attached to his arm swung on Kabuto. Kabuto jumped back dodging it completely only to find himself kneeling over coughing up blood and having trouble hearing. Naruto who was standing next to Kabuto was also attacked by the other this one tried throwing a punch instead of jumping back he simply sidestepped and put a kunai to the fools throat.
"Try something else and you'll be dead before you even hit the floor" he said coldly
"ALL RIGHT YOU BASTARDS SHUT UP. YOU SOUND GUYS THERE WILL BE NO FIGHTING IN THIS EXAM UNLESS YOU ARE TOLD SO, GOT THAT. EVEN THEN THERE WILL BE NO KILLING UNLESS YOU ARE GIVEN PERMISSION TO DO SO". Came a voice from the front of the room.
Following the sound they saw a large group of chuunin in the front of the room but one jounin. The jounin was a tall man wearing a large black trench coat he had black eyes and wore his hitae-tae as a bandana covering his whole head.
Each of the gennin ended up sitting in seats in rows they were given around the classroom. While waiting for the exam to start Naruto noticed Haku was one of the examiners. Somehow Hinata ended up sitting right next to him, he smiled at her before turning to the front.
"ALL RIGHT YOU BASTARDS LISTEN UP! MY NAME IS MORINO IBIKI AND I'LL BE YOUR EXAMINER FOR THE FIRST OF THREE PARTS IN THE CHUUNIN EXAM!" yelled Ibiki motioning for those that had come in with him to sit down in their seats on opposite sides of the wall to the left and right of him.
"Talk bout intimidating. Half the people here are ready to either piss themselves, run, or both at the same time" thought Naruto as all of them were given pencil and paper.
"THE FIRST PART OF THE EXAM IS A WRITTEN ONE. YOU HAVE ONE HOUR TO COMPLETE IT. CHEATING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND THE FINAL QURSTION WILL NOT BE REVEALED UNTIL THE LAST 15 MINUTES OF THE EXAM. THE PROCTERS HERE WILL MAKE SURE NONE OF YOU CHEATS. IF YOU ARE CAUGHT CHEATING OVER TEN TIMES YOU AND YOUR TEAM WILL FAIL!" yelled Ibiki looking around the room seeing that his sadist ways had not lost their edge as more then a handful of the Gennin's in the room were sweating to a point of dehydration.
Once the test started he turned the test over and nearly screamed. He could never answer these questions. Hell he doubted most chuunin could answer these so how the hell was he. That's when it hit him he wasn't, he was supposed to cheat just not get caught. Focusing chakra to his ears he picked up the sound of someone writing. Then activating a genjutsu to his eyes though they appeared the same he activated the Ryuugan. He focused on his target and smirked picking up his thoughts.
Naruto wasn't the only one to figure this out however all around the room people were cheating. Tenten was using mirrors she had somehow attached to the ceiling using chakra strings to move them with to get the answers for her and Lee. Neji and Hinata had the Byakugan flaring though they both used genjutsu to cover the veins. Sasuke had his Sharingan flaring and was copying someone else's movements. Shika being Shika had used his shadow and helped his best friend Chouji out with the answers. Shino used his bugs, Kiba used Akamaru, Sakura was a bookworm so she actually could answer the questions and Ino stole the answers right from Sakura's mind.
45 minutes later:
"ALRIGHT IT'S TIME FOR THE TENTH QUESTION. THE RULES ARE DIFFERENT FOR THIS ONE. THOSE WHO WISH TO LEAVE DO SO NOW AND YOU AND YOUR TEAM WILL FAIL." Said Ibiki
"THOSE WHO TAKE THIS QUESTION KNOW THIS SHOULD YOU TAKE IT AND GET IT WRONG NOT ONLY WILL YOU AND YOUR TEAM FAIL YOU WILL LOSE THE RIGHT TO EVER BECOME CHUUNIN."
Almost everybody was scared now. After some left he noticed a few actually looked bored. After a few minutes when he saw no one else was going to leave so he told them they all passed.
As soon as he said that a thick mist rolled in from the back of the room. Once it cleared Naruto saw a familiar face standing in the front of the room and smiled inwardly.
"I'm Momochi Zabuza your examiner for the second part of the Chuunin Exam." Every kiri nin in the room froze hearing that.
Zabuza walked out followed by the rest. When they reached the area where the second exam was to held he turned and faced them.
"This is training area 44 otherwise known as "The Forest of Death" for the next five days you will be in there." Team ten all had hidden grins at that, this was their training grounds after all they knew the place inside and out.
He went on to explain how each team would be given a scroll and have to get the other and to the tower in the center before the 5 days were up. Then explained the rules of the exam and handed over consent forms to sign. When Naruto went in he had all three forms and traded them for a heaven scroll.
Shikamaru had suggested going in fast at first and stopping after clearing the gates and entering the forest. He followed by saying once they did that Naruto could use the Kage Bunshin henge some to look like them and send them off for anyone who was looking for them. After that they would go high in the trees so as to not be seen and head towards the tower and chill for a few days or until someone with the scroll they needed showed up. Well that's what he said in simple terms.
With Team Seven:
Sasuke was annoyed right now. He wanted to fight so he suggested that they stay and fight and go to the tower later. It was Sakura who objected she wanted this over and done with so she said they'd go straight to the tower, set up a team, take their scroll, and go inside. Sasuke was about to argue when she walked up and whispered in his ear.
"If you go along with this Sasuke-kun I'll make the next few days heaven on earth." She said seductively.
"And just how would you know what that would be for me" he said.
"I think I can figure something out, maybe keeping your fan-girls away for a while" she replied.
Right there his resolve left him he just hung his head and sighed. He would do just about anything to be rid of the fan-girls. He agreed though it was reluctantly and they made their plans.
With Team Eight:
Shino wasn't really worried about much. They were a strong team though most wouldn't know it. Choji had his strength and family jutsu's, Ino had genjutsu and her family jutsu's and Shino had his Kikai bugs what was there to worry about. Besides Gaara that guy made him shiver. He was dangerous and he'd already told his teammates to stay the hell away.
Gaara's chakra felt like Naruto's but different at the same time. Naruto's was light while Gaara's was dark. He knew one thing though if any of the rookies were beating Gaara it would be Naruto.
With Team Ten:
They were standing around waiting for the exam to start. Well Naruto and Hinata were, Shikamaru was laying down watching the clouds. Naruto was also having a conversation with Dragona.
"So I can still use my right hand for my jutsu's right" he mentally asked.
"Of course, the bandages just prevent my power from being felt or released. Which is why the bandages only go to your wrist" replied the queen.
"Okgood I was worried for a second some of my jutsu's are right hand only" he said. He looked up after that, seeing Shika standing and Hinata tensed and ready to go.
"How much longer" he asked somewhat impatiently.
"Less than 2 minutes" replied the chuunin guarding their gate. He nodded at that and got ready to go as did Hinata and Shika.
"THE SECOND EXAM BEGINS…NOW" yelled Zabuza's voice over the speakers.
Once that was said the gates opened up and immediately teams shot into the forest. Team ten rushed in and hopped right into the trees. Then they stopped and Naruto made nine clones six of which used henge transforming into either Hinata or Shikamaru. Once that was done they shot of in different directions.
One group went straight for the tower. The second went of to the left, and the third went to the right. The real team ten went higher into the trees before following the first group of clones. They moved fast not because they wanted out like everyone else but because the branches up there were weak.
With team seven:
Things were already looking bad for them. First they were attacked by some punk from rain. He was dealt with easily enough and when they checked the fool didn't even have a scroll. Then they were attacked by some freak wind that almost blew them apart. Then some creepy grass nin with a long tongue attacked. This guy was crazy strong, I mean he paralyzed them with just his killing intent making them view their own deaths.
Well at first it was a grass nin. Until the guy actually peeled off his face showing his true one. He had extremely pale skin like chalky white and long black hair with two slitted yellow eyes.
In the end he manage to knock out Kiba and Akamaru, as well as giving Sasuke some weird hickey on his neck knocking him out as well. Before leaving telling Sakura that Sasuke would come to him seeking power. Now here she was with three knocked out teammates trying to find cover can you see why she's not happy. Well at least they still have their scroll. Did she mention it was some guy named Orochimaru who did all that.
With Team eight:
Shino had steered his team far from Gaara as well as from anyone else he thought too strong. They had ended up beating out another leaf team and taking their heaven scroll. It was actually pretty easy. First Ino used a nice genjutsu she learned from Kurenei-sensei making them believe everything was as it seemed. Shino covered them in bugs draining their chakra just in case one figured it out then took the scroll and Choji knocked them out before tossing them into some bushes.
With the Suna Sibs Later:
They were already in the tower the first ones actually. It was easy really what with Gaara there. Nobody could defeat Gaara not with his defense and control over sand. Temari sighed she really felt bad for her brother he no longer cared for anyone except them and even they were expendable to him. She really detested her father first sealing that damn demon in her brother then trying to kill him thinking he's too powerful. Hell he wasn't even really a father to any of them just the Kazekage nothing more nothing less.
She knew Gaara hated the man everyone in Suna knew. It was common knowledge the person he wanted dead the most was the Kazekage. She also knew that Gaara wasn't the only one who was being used all three of them were. Two of them just didn't know how yet. Stepping out of the room she sighed then jumped hearing a voice behind her.
"Where are you going Temari" asked Gaara emotionlessly.
"Just to clear my head" she said not facing him.
"Are you afraid of me Temari is that why you don't face me" he asked in the same tone.
"No I'm not afraid of you Gaara" she paused turning to face him her eyes looking right in his.
"Just what your becoming even I can't really tell if it's you or him in control now" she finished. Gaara didn't say anything but Temari was the one he'd never hurt she never looked at him like others did.
"You know if I could find a way to shut him up I would" he said.
"I know Gaara, I know" she said before turning and walking away.
Elsewhere in the forest day three:
Kabuto was not happy. His team had been dealt with quickly. His first teammate died trying to drain the armor wearing guy's chakra only to suffer chakra overload. His other teammate died quickly too. Before he could even activate his bloodline he found a kunai in the center of his throat that came from behind then it was quickly yanked to the side he fell to the ground already dead. That had come from the girl of the group.
Kabuto's bloodline called old blood had already awakened. He was sporting deep red eyes and his own set of claws attacking like a beast himself. He was taking the most damage but it didn't matter his wounds just healed up anyway. He and his opponent traded more blows with Kabuto receiving the most damage. His opponent however was annoyed that he just kept healing after every attack. Taking the advantage Kabuto sped up connecting his right fist to his opponent sending him flying before turning to the other boy.
He launched at his opponent only to be backhanded and hit the ground. It hurt a lot especially because of the armor the guy was wearing. Taking advantage of the situation the boy rushed forward and kicked Kabuto square in the gut before following up with a right punch sending Kabuto backwards. Kabuto got up after his vision stopped swimming then looked up hearing his opponent speaking.
"Time to die" his voice was as cold as ice. Just after that his eyes turned from black to brown and slitted. In an instant Kabuto found himself on the receiving end of a claw slash two actually. His opponent had caught him in a cross slash from his chest to waist and across his stomach. Kabuto hit the ground hard his insides pooling out but he was already dead.
"That was fun now lets go Kenji, Saphira" he said coldly. His teammates jumped at that and followed, it wouldn't do to piss him off. Nobody pissed off Hiroshi and lived.
With team ten:
They had just beaten some silly mist team. The guys had actually stopped right under them. Before they could do anything though team ten was in front of them. They had each moved quickly and before they could even do anything they were knocked out. One by a chop to the neck. Another strangled by shadow hands and the last victim to a pressure point. Luckily they had the earth scroll that was needed.
Now they were on their way to the tower. Reaching it they entered and pulled out their scrolls. Shikamaru read some poster about heaven and earth on the wall and decided to test his theory. Opening the scrolls they managed to summon Iruka who was greeting all the rookie nine. He proceed to tell them the philosophy behind the poster. Saying if Shikamaru had heaven or knowledge he should gain earth meaning strength. And if Naruto had earth he should get heaven.
He also told them they were the third team to get there. Only a suna team and an iwa team beat them. Naruto tensed hearing the word Iwa before relaxing they wouldn't even know about him. All three knew why he tensed each knowing just who he really was but didn't say anything, though Hinata did grab his hand getting a smile from him. Iruka then proceeded to show them around the tower where to eat and where they were staying. Shikamaru groaned did he really have to stay with these two tonight.
That Night:
Naruto was just getting out of bed being careful how he moved. Hinata was sharing the bed with him well she fell asleep after a make out session. Once dressed decently he headed out the door. Then he headed in the direction he knew the Suna sibs were staying. Reaching his destination he walked a little further purposely going towards a door. Then he felt it, there was presence behind him he smiled he got his attention.
"What are you doing here Uzumaki" came an emotionless voice from behind.
"I came to talk with you" he paused stepped back and turned facing his prey "Gaara".
Elsewhere:
It was late but she was still up. She had to work tomorrow but she was still up. Still thinking about the proposal she was given. Proposal because it's exactly what it was; she was told if she did this it was for life no turning back. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing but what would she tell her father? Forget it, that didn't matter she was grown. Sure she lived with her father but only because he'd be alone if she didn't.
She'd eventually move out anyway right? She couldn't live here and be married. She wanted them badly too, she'd been waiting a long time. She wanted to feel their lips against hers, and feel their skin against hers. Ayame sighed she'd accept and tell Hinata the next time she saw her. That other girl Haku was pretty too so that's a bonus.
Forest of Death Day 5:
Time was up and everyone was there who was getting there. 4 Konoha teams, 3 being made of the rookie nine. 1 Suna team, 1 Iwa team, and 1 Oto team. Not bad and all these teams comprised of youngsters. Naruto frowned though not seeing Kabuto he really wanted to kill him.
"Congratulations you guys have passed the second stage of the Chuunin Exam." Came Zabuza's voice he paused letting it sink in before continuing.
"Now I will hand this of to Hokage-sama" he finished and stepped back.
The Hokage stepped up and started explaining the true purpose of the Chuunin Exam. Which was a substitute for war he then went on to explain that because of how many important people were coming and time limit they'd be having a preliminary before the third exam. This earned load of complaints from the assembled gennin which went ignored. Before the hokage could continue however he was interrupted.
"Excuse me Hokage-sama but please allow me to explain the rules as the official proctor for this exam." Said a sickly looking jounin who looked like he was one foot in the grave
"That one's cleaver Naruto-kun" came Dragona's voice to her vessel mentally.
"What do you mean" he asked through the link.
"The cough is real but he's using genjutsu for him to look sick" was the queen's reply.
"Well that make's since people would underestimate a guy who looks half dead already. Hell I didn't even check thinking it was real." replied the vessel.
"Exactly now pay attention or you'll miss the fun rules like there are no rules" with that the dragoness cut the link.
"Anyone who wants to quit please do so now" said Hayate. One gennin from Iwa quit. It was a girl with brown hair that went to her shoulders tied in a ponytail.
"Your Anane Saphira from Iwa correct" getting a nod he continue "alright you may go"
"If it's alright with you I'd like to stay and watch the matches" said Saphira. Hayate looked over to the hokage who nodded and allowed it.
Turning around she nodded to Kenji he had black hair also in a ponytail his grey t-shirt had a cut down the middle though it stopped at his chest. His black pants also had a few tears in them. He nodded in return they each had jobs to do and right now only two were needed.
"I'm looking forward to your matches" she said and with that she headed to the far wall.
Sasuke was having problems of his own Sakura kept trying to get him to quit. They had ran into some creepy grass nin in the forest. Turns out it was some guy named Orochimaru the guy put some kind of mark on his neck and Sakura won't shut up about it.
"Listen to me Sakura, I don't care about being Chuunin or not. I just want one question answered am I strong. This exam will help me answer it and not even you will stand in my way." She relented though reluctantly. She knew he wouldn't back down even for her they'd only been on one date anyway
Over with the jounins they were also discussing it but stopped worrying hearing it would be taken care of.
"Well then," said Hayate, "Let's start the Preliminaries then. It'll be similar to actual combat, with one-on-one matches. And now that we have exactly twenty people, we will have ten matches. Subsequently, the winners of each match will move on to the Third Exam Finals."
"There are no rules. You will fight until your opponent is knocked out, dies, or admits defeat. If you do not wish to die, then forfeit. However, if I judge that the match is over" he coughed. "then I will step in to prevent any unnecessary deaths."
"The thing that will foretell your destiny" Hayate said, as Zabuza spoke into his headset, "is that board." Here a wall lifted to reveal a black board.
"The electronic bulletin board will randomly show the names of two fighters of each match."
"And so, without further ado, I give you the first match-up." The board flashed, then shuffled through names, before stopping at two.
"Ichago Kenji vs. Uchiha Sasuke"
"Alright then, will the two fighters on the board please step up?"
Sasuke and Kenji walked towards Hayate, then faced each other, as Hayate said,
"The fighters of the first match are Ichiago Kenji and Uchiha Sasuke. Are there any objections?"
After hearing both fighters say "No!" Hayate then said, "Alright then, will everyone else please move up to the catwalks?"
As the teams began to walk up, Kakashi appeared beside Sasuke, and said,
"Don't use the Sharingan. That curse seal is draining your chakra and if you use the curse seal your match will be stopped and you will lose by default." Sasuke nodded though he was inwardly scowling it seemed to him Kakashi was trying to hamper his progress.
Kakashi sighed walking up the stairs someone finally bought one of his lies. He knew it wasn't right but the boy's power hungry and has been for years.
The Iwa jounin-sensei known as "Kanyae The Ox" shook his head and seeing Hiroshi and Saphira behind him he just thought "Don't screw up Kenji."
With all eyes on the fighters below, Hayate backed up and said "Hajime."
AN: That's it for this chapter. Next chapter the preliminaries. Who fights who; even I don't know. One things for sure at least 2 people will be hurt and what did Naruto need to see Gaara about? Find out in the next Chapter. Thanks for reading and please review, till next time PEACE.
