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Chapter 9: Chunin Exam

(One week later, Konohagakure)

Zabuza, Yukina, and their daughter were now offical members and ninja of Konohagakure.

Naruto woke up He got up, got dressed, and ran out of the estate ready to begin his next day of missions. He headed out.

Gintsuki joined him. Gintsuki was made a Jonin and the offical second sensei of Team 7...however he managed to get permission to assist Naruto, Hikari, and Sakura in the upcoming exams.

(At the bridge)

Naruto and Gintsuki arrived. Sakura saw Naruto and glomped him, "Naruto-kun!"

Naruto blushed, "Sakura-chan."

Kushina growled and clenched her fists, 'Damn it! Sochi is MINE!'

Hikari was eyeing Gintsuki, 'Mmmm...Gintsuki-kun looks ravishing in that Jonin vest.' The Niji heiress licked her lips.

Kushina spoke, "Okay Team we have one more mission for today."

Naruto, Sakura, and Hikari were ready...

(Hours later)

The mission was absolutely horrible! Poor Naruto got dragged through the field by a dog. Naruto was being carried by Sakura and Gintsuki.

Gintsuki sighed, "Sorry Naruto."

After that Kushina had to leave to report about the mission. But she noticed a bird in the sky and knew what it meant.

Gintsuki spoke, "I'm going to Ichiraku's."

Naruto quickly yelled, "Aniki! I want to go too!"

Gintsuki smiled, "Okay! Let's go."

Sakura and Hikari followed them.

(Mission reception)

Iruka smiled, "Thank you Kushina-sama for your latest report." He then asked, "How's Naruto?"

Kushina smiled back, "He's fine. Though Naru-chan does miss your visits Iruka."

Iruka chuckled and spoke, "I've been so busy with the new students I haven't had time to see him."

Kushina spoke, "My dear Sochi is growing stronger with each day." Her voice was full of pride and affection.

Iruka nodded truly proud of the boy he cared for like a son.

(Ichiraku)

Ayame hugged Naruto happy to see him, "Naruto-kun!"

Naruto grinned, "Hey Ayame-chan!"

Sakura clenched her fists.

Gintsuki then placed his order.

Teuchi chuckled and asked the other what they would want...so they told him.

After they ate their Ramen with Sakura and Ayame death-glaring each other...The team thanked Teuchi and left.

(around the village)

Naruto was walking but he sensed three chakra signatures...Naruto noticed a square rock following him.

Naruto shook his head, "Does Konohamaru really think he's fooling anyone?" Naruto then seemingly ignored the rock...but then Naruto turned and pointed at the rock, "Konohamaru! Rocks are all shapes but square!"

The rock lifted to reveal three children...One was a little boy with spiky hair and goggles he wore a yellow shirt and gray pants...his scarf was long.

The other boy looked sickly with a runny nose even...the other was a little girl with her dark brown hair tied in a weird upper style. Their names were Udon and Moegi.

Konohamaru spoke, "Just what I'd expect from my biggest rival!"

Konohamaru asked, "Oyadama you were supposed to play ninja with us today!"

Sakura came up and asked, "Naruto-kun. You're a ninja so why would you be playing ninja?"

Konohamaru grinned knowingly, "Hey Oyadama! Who's she your...girlfriend?"

Naruto blushed, "N-Not yet."

Sakura giggled and wrapped her arms around Naruto, "Hope to be soon Naru-kun." She purred his name sultrily.

Naruto turned bright-red.

(Mission reception)

Kushina narrowed her eyes, 'Sakura is after MY Sochi again!' Her Shinko Sharingan appeared for a minute before reverting back to her gray eyes.

(Village square)

Konohamaru then said, "But Oyadama, she has a weird hair color!"

Sakura then spoke, "Naruto-kun...may I kill him?"

Naruto was paying attention to a butterfly, "Ooh! Pretty!"

Sakura taking his silence as a yes drew her sword, "Get ready!"

Konohamaru gulped and made a run for it along with his friends...Sakura then ran after them. Naruto decided to run after them to make sure Sakura didn't hurt Konohamaru too bad.

But then Konohamaru bumped into someone, "Oof!"

He landed on his bottom and rubbed his head...the boy looked up to see two people standing there.

the boy wore an all black jumpsuit with cat-ears, he had war-paint on his face in a strange pattern. A giant bandaged object was on his back.

The girl had sandy blonde hair tied in four ponytails her eyes a pale green...she wore a pinkish-lavender shirt and skirt. A giant metal fan was on her back.

The boy spoke, "That looked like it hurt!" He then lifted the boy by his shirt choking him.

The girl protested, "K-Kankuro what are you doing? "

The boy now named Kankuro told her, "What do you think Temari? I'm going to teach this brat a lesson!"

Naruto growled, "Hey let him go you teme!"

Kankuro looked at him and sneered, "Get lost kid this doesn't concern you."

Naruto then spoke again but in an angry tone, "I said let him go."

Kankuro had an evil look on his face.

(Hokage Tower)

Soon all the Jonin had gathered...Sarutobi spoke, "I assume that since I invited you here...you should know what we will be discussing."

Kushina asked, "Is it time?"

A Jonin chewing a senbon spoke, "Have you informed the Daiymo yet? The other Villages have already sent their Genin into the village."

Sarutobi breathed out some smoke, "One week from now..."

One Jonin asked, "Isn't it too soon for this?"

Sarutobi explained, "The Chunin exams will begin on July 1st seven days from now."

(Village square)

Naruto spoke again angrily, "I won't ask you again put my friend down or else."

Kankuro still had his evil sneer, "You annoy me shrimp. You make me want to kill him!"

Temari sighed and spoke, "Whatever I won't be responsible for this."

Moegi and Udon shivered in fear.

Naruto then disappeared but then he nearly tripped on a chakra thread however his third eye detected it in time and he leapt over it.

Naruto rushed at Kankuro, "I'll kill you!" But then a rock struck Kankuro in the hand. Kankuro groaned and dropped the boy.

A voice spoke, "Sheesh Naruto, I can't leave you alone for five minutes without you getting into trouble." soon the two outsider genin looked to see a young man with long flowing silver hair tied in a ponytail. He had crimson-gold slitted eyes that looked feral. purple-red markings decorated his face. His nails looked more like claws. He wore a Jonin vest, white shirt, and white pants. He sat on the branch of a nearby tree. Sasuke was hiding ready to throw rocks of his own.

Gintsuki was tossing another rock in his hand, "What are foreign Genin doing in our village? Get lost." He then crushed the rock to dust, "Or else."

Naruto looked at him, "Aniki!"

Hikari squealed, "Gintsuki-kun!"

Moegi had hearts in her eyes while staring at him.

Temari blushed, 'Whoa pretty hot!'

Kankuro growled, "Great more annoyances!"

(Hokage Tower)

Sarutobi gazed at the five Jonin in front of him, "Alright you five are the senseis of the new teams...are there any in your squads you recommend?"

He explained, "Before they can be considered they must have completed at least eight missions. But to be truly competitive they probably should complete double the amount of missions."

Iruka thought, 'It's too soon for any of them! They're not ready yet!'

Sarutobi spoke, "Kushina you are up first."

Kushina nodded and spoke, "I am the primary sensei of Team 7: it consists of Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura, and Niji Hikari. I Uzumaki Kushina recommend all 3 for the Chunin Exams."

Then Gintsuki stepped up... This one though is actually a Kage Bushin. He spoke, "Secondary sensei of Team 7, Like Kushina I Taisho Gintsuki recommend our genin for the exams."

Iruka was shocked, "W-What?"

Kurenai went up next, "I lead Team 8 which consists of: Hyuga Hinata, Inuzuka Kiba, and Aburame Shino. I Yuhi Kurenai agree with my colleagues that my team is ready for the Chunin Exam."

Asuma went up, "I train Team 10, it consists of: Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru, and Akimichi Choji. I Sarutobi Asuma am as sure as the others that my team is ready for the Chunin Exams."

Kakashi went last, "I am the leader of Team 11 which includes: Uchiha Sasuke, Uchiha Kohaku, and Sai I Hatake Kakashi recommend all of them for the Chunin exams." Kohaku's prediction came true Ami died on their very first mission..she ws replaced by Sai an unknown ninja of ANBU rank.

Iruka then called out, "Wait!"

Sarutobi spoke, "Yes Iruka?"

The Jonin looked at the Chunin.

Iruka spoke, "Forgive me for speaking out of turn Hokage-sama but please allow me to say something!"

"Most of the sudents just named, were my students at the academy." Iruka explained, "I'm worried that it's too soon for them though gifted they all are...I believe they need more time to adjust to the ninja life and get ready."

Kakashi spoke, "I was six years younger than Naruto when I achieved the Chunin rank Iruka."

Iruka growled, "Naruto is nothing like you Kakashi!"

Kushina thought, 'And thank Kami my Sochi is not like him!'

Iruka yelled, "Are you trying to get them killed? You know how dangerous those exams are!"

Kushina stepped up, "Iruka relax my Sochi can take lot more than mere exams."

Iruka begged, "Please Kushina-sama! Naruto's too young to take them! Don't you care for your son?"

Kushina gave a dark look to Iruka, "How dare you say that! I love him very much! My Sochi means more to me than my very life!" she released a little KI angered that Iruka would ask such a question.

Gintsuki then stepped up, "Relax Iruka-sensei...They like to complain about every detail it would be fun to truly make them understand pain." He gave a small sadistic grin.

Iruka freaked, "What!"

Gintsuki then smiled, "Just kidding Sensei it was a joke...listen Naruto can handle himself he was raised and trained by his mother Kushina and us he's more than ready for the exam."

Iruka spoke, "But..."

Kurenai annoyed with the Chunin spoke up, "Gintsuki-kun could we end this?"

Gintsuki explained, "I know you view Naruto as a younger brother Iruka-sensei but he's not a litte kid anymore...he's a full-fledged ninja under our wings."

Iruka glares a little.

Asuma thought, 'What a pest.' He no longer had a problem with Gintsuki after getting thrashed when he challenged him for Kurenai's heart and affections.

Asuma sighed, 'Gintsuki you truly are more than worthy of Kurenai.'

Flashback...a month after Graduation

Asuma was harrassing Kurenai again, "Come on Kurenai I really like you!"

Kurenai sighed in frustration, "I told you Asuma I love someone else." She then gasped when the two Jonin came across the training grounds and saw Gintsuki training with his sword.

Kurenai saw him without a shirt on his skin was a beautiful porcelain color, his muscles were lean and great looking...despite his age not a scar littered it except for on his arm. He did a few katas with his sword...each slice leaving a beautiful silver trail behind it. His stance showed he knew a lot of skills...after he was done the Inu-Daiyokai then sheathed his blade and stood there letting the breeze cool him down.

Kurenai whispered a deep blush on her face, "Gin...Gintsuki-kun..." R-Rated images went through the Ice queen's mind causing her to leak some blood from her nose. Kurenai thought, 'Great I think I hang around Anko-chan too much!'

Asuma growled, 'Damn him! I'll see just how good this guy is!' Asuma then stormed up to Gintsuki, "Hey you!"

Gintsuki spoke without facing them, "Ah Sarutobi-san, Yuhi-san what can I do for you?"

Kurenai blushed deeper when he said her name.

Asuma branded his trench knives, "Fight me!"

Gintsuki sighed, "I assume this has to do with Yuhi-san?"

Asume nodded, "Yeah! I want her for myself!"

Kurenai snapped out of her blush and gave Asuma a glare...she wasn't a trophy damn it!

Gintsuki then finally faced them and opened his eyes to reveal gold slitted eyes yet they were more warm and inviting than a certain Sannin's. But they were showing disgust toward the Sandaime's son for his foolish words.

Gintsuki spoke, "Fine I will fight you but...only because I wish to test you. Yuhi-san is a person with feelings not some possession."

Kurenai felt her face heat up even more at his words...she felt her chest feeling very warm as her already huge feelings for the Daiyokai grew even more...she is in love with him...Kurenai is fully aware of his heritage but she doesn't care she loves him just the way he is.

Asuma charged at Gintsuki and aimed a slash with his knives, "Take this!" But he missed because Gintsuki easily avoided it and the chakra portion as well.

Gintsuki then spoke, "Impressive but not good enough." He then had his hand on his own sword's hilt he just rushed at Asuma but seemed to pass right through him!

Gintsuki had his sword out in a horizontal slash arc. Asuma then suddenly fell to his knees as blood flowed from a deep gash in his stomach.

Kurenai was shocked and amazed as she watched, 'Incredible Gintsuki-kun is so strong and fast!'

Asuma thought, 'W-What happened?' His knives broke.

Kurenai then walked up to Gintsuki and then hugged him, "Thank you Gintsuki-kun. I was so tired of that man always trying to get into my pants."

Gintsuki nodded, "Yes men like that disgrace all us men." He then smiled at the red-eyed kunoichi, "So Yuhi-san-" But then Kurenai kissed him right on the cheek.

Kurenai then spoke, "Please Gintsuki-kun call me Kurenai-chan or even Nai-chan if you want to."

Gintsuki nodded his face heated up in a blush.

Kurenai giggled before using her shunshin to teleport to the hospital with Asuma...all though she can't stand the guy Kurenai is not heartless!

Flashback end

Asuma thought, 'You taught me a great deal that day Gintsuki. I remember not to bother Kurenai especially since she's your third mate.'

Gintsuki smiled, "Well I have to go... Naruto and Sakura had a run in with some other Genin." He then disappeared in a poof of smoke.

(Village Square)

Kankuro sneered, "Great another bastard to bug me!"

He then yelled, "Get down here!"

Gintsuki then vanished leaving a swirl of wind behind. Then he reappeared right in front of them. Gintsuki asked, "Will this do?"

Kankuro spoke, "Oh yeah!" He then drew the object on his back and slammed it onto the ground.

Temari was shocked, "Y-You're going to use Karasu for this?"

Gintsuki narrowed his eyes, "I see a Puppeteer...you're from the village of Sunagakure in Kaze No Kuni." He then sensed a demonic presence not as powerful as him, Naruto, Benihime, or Kurana but still noticable. The Daiyokai realized, 'The Ichibi if I'm not mistaken.' "Will the red-head hiding in the tree please come out? You too Sasuke."

The other two along with their hidden teammate and Sasuke were shocked by his sensing ability.

Soon a girl with long red hair and cold aquamarine eyes appeared in a swirl of sand. She stood upside down on the branch and wore a gothic outfit with a huge gourd strapped to her back. Her arms were crossed and her eyes had black rings around them like a tanuki's. The kanji for Love was tattooed on her forehead in blood.

Sasuke was shocked, 'I didn't even sense her!'

The girl spoke coldly, "Kankuro! that's enough! You're a disgrace!"

Kankuro stuttered, "G-Gaara!"

Gaara then released a frightening amount of KI, "Shut up or I'll kill you."

Kankuro nodded, "Y-Yeah I was out of line."

Temari nodded too, "Yeah we're really sorry Gaara."

Gaara gazed at Gintsuki, "I apologize for my brother." she thought, 'He was capable of sensing me and he hit Kankuro with a rock he gives off a very strong aura...he's someone to watch out for.' She began to vanish into sand again. she then reappeared in front of them.

Gaara then turned her cold gaze on Naruto, 'This one has a strong power too. He is also one to watch out for.' Something about the blond told her she'd lose if she fought him even with Shukaku's help.

Gintsuki said, "You've come for the Chunin Exams haven't you?"

Temari nodded and showed him their passports, "That's right we're here for the exams."

Sakura was confused, "Exams?"

Naruto mentioned, "Kaa-chan told me about them they apparently hold them to test the skills of each of us Genin. But in actuallity they are keeping the balance of power between each village."

Temari spoke, "It's nice to see at least some Konoha Genin know about them."

Gintsuki then asked, "What's your name?"

Temari blushed, "Huh? You mean me?"

Gintsuki smiled at her, "Yes you and the red head beside you."

Temari blushed more, "I'm Sabaku No Temari."

Gaara spoke, "Sabaku no Gaara at your service. I am also interested to know your names."

Gintsuki introduced himself, "I'm Taisho Gintsuki."

Naruto grinned, "Uzumaki Naruto! Future Hokage-sama at your service!"

Sasuke was about to introduce himself but he was just ignored.

Gaara told Naruto, "I hope to see you in the exams Uzumaki Naruto." she then turned and disappeared with a swirl of sand. Temari winked at Gintsuki before going after her. Kankuro was shocked by his sisters' actions...dumbfounded he followed them.

Gintsuki spoke, "Well things are getting interesting!"

Naruto nodded, "Yeah!"

Hikari was fuming about the Suna kunoichi.

Just then Gintsuki narrowed his eyes and then released a wave of bloodlust at the tree in front of them. Several birds scattered in fright.

Naruto looked at him, "Aniki?"

Gintsuki then spoke, "It's nothing Naruto come on." He then turned and walked away. Hikari of course went with him. Sakura and Naruto soon followed.

In the tree...three mysterious shinobi are trying to get their barings back from the intense bloodlust aimed at them.

The leader a boy whose head except for one eye was wrapped in bandages spoke with visible fear, "The silver haired one is to be avoided at all costs!"

His equally frightened teammates agreed.

(Training ground)

A girl was flipping a kunai...several kunai and shuriken decorated the ground from their training.

her teammate a boy spoke, "Hey! Did you hear? In this year's Chunin Exam all the rookies are allowed to compete!"

The girl spoke, "No way! It's probably because of the rivalries among the Jonin."

The boy then told his teammates, "I hear three of them are in the cell trained by two senseis! One is Uzumaki Kushina."

The girl got excited, "The Shinku Oujo of Konohagakure! The only kunoichi capable of fighting the Yondaime!"

Another boy spoke, "Interesting."

The girl the threw another kunai, "Well eitherway-"

The kunai landed on the target...the three are fully revealed...the girl is dressed in a chinese shirt with black pants..her eyes are a chocolate brown and her hair is tied in two buns.

The first boy looked weird with a bowlcut, green jumpsuit, and orange leg warmers. His eyes were more wide than the other ninja in the village. He also wore bandages on his hands.

the third was a Hyuga he displays the typical Hyuga arrogance and sense of superiority. His long brown hair was tied at the end. He wore a lavender jacket and dark shorts with a bandage on one leg.

The Hyuga boy finished, "This will be fun."

(Next morning)

Team 7 all met for a surprise...

Gintsuki spoke, "Well Kushina and I have recommended you three for the Chunin Exams." Kushina then handed out the applications. Gintsuki took one too. He wasn't even wearing his Jonin vest today he had sealed it in a scroll. He was wearing a white shirt, white pants and small shoes. His headband was on his right arm.

Naruto then hugged his mother, "Thank you Kaa-chan I love you!"

Kushina was turning pink, "You're welcome Naru-chan." Inside she was cheering, 'Yes! Sochi's hugging me!'

Much to Kushina's dismay her son let go.

Kushina cursed in her mind, 'Kuso! That hug was nice!' Soon she received four applications.

Kushina spoke, "Remember to head to Room 301 at the academy tomorrow." She vanished in a swirl of water.

Naruto, Gintsuki, Hikari, and Sakura all talked about how they be the first four-man cell to enter the exams even though Gintsuki is actually the second sensei.

(Next day)

The team met at the academy. They headed in. When they heard voices.

A boy with a strange outfit and bowlcut got smacked in the face and sent to the ground. His teammate a girl wearing a chinese shirt and with her hair in buns ran up to him worried. she then looked to the two guarding the door.

She pleaded, "Please let us in..."

A boy with spiky hair spoke, "Weakings like you are actually planning to enter the Chunin exams? Losers! "

His long haired companion agreed, "You said it!"

The girl then walked up to him only to get struck across the face and sent to the ground herself.

One other genin spoke, "Such buillies!"

The spiky haired one looked at him, "What? No you misunderstood me. We're just trying to help you!"

He explained, "The Chunin Exams are dangerous...and we should know we failed three times already. The people that do make it are never the same way again."

The other candiates were losing their nerve.

The boy then said, "Besides that..Chunin are leaders...the responsiblities of missions and dead teammates rest on their shoulders."

He sneered at them, "And you little children have the gall to actually try? We're saving you by weeding out the losers beforehand."

But Sasuke and his team walked up and Sasuke just had to be an ass and comment. Kohaku annoyed slapped him on the back of the head.

Gintsuki slapped his forehead, "That moron we could've gotten rid of so much competition."

The long haired boy spoke, "You noticed it huh?"

The spiky haired boy smirked, "Not bad...however..." He then rushed at Sasuke, "Just seeing through it isn't enough!" He and Sasuke were about to go at it but then the green boy appeared and blocked both their strikes.

Naruto was shocked, "No..way he's almost as fast as Aniki!"

Gintsuki was thinking the same thing, 'His speed is near my own.'

Hikari thought, "He's fast! He managed to block both the emo's kick and that strange boy's kick!"

Soon another boy walked up...his eyes showed he was a Hyuga. He spoke, "Hey...so what happened to the plan? You were the one who suggested we should hold back."

Lee turned to Sakura, "Yeah." He then blushed.

The girl shook her head, "Oh boy not again."

Gintsuki narrowed his eyes, 'Hmmm...his bruises are gone! Which means he was trained to handle getting beat up.'

Lee then spoke, "Um you're Sakura right?" He gave a nice-guy pose and his teeth shined, "Please go out with me! I'll protect you with my life!"

Sakura was flattered by his offer but she was in love with someone already. She then spoke, "Sorry I'm taken."

Lee was shocked, "By who?"

Sakura hugged Naruto, "Naruto-kun here."

Lee gave Naruto a look over then looked depressed, "Awww..."

The Hyuga asked Gintsuki, "Hey you! What's your name?"

Sasuke was angry that he was ignored again.

Gintsuki gazed at him impassively, "Tch. You should introduce yourself before demanding someone else's name."

'He's stealing my thunder!' Was Sasuke's emo thought.

The Hyuga glared at him, "What was that?"

The two gave each other a cold stare before scoffing and turned away from each other...

The girl, Tenten was eyeing Gintsuki, 'Cute and cool!'

Outside the two from before were looking at the scene...the long haired one spoke, "So those are Gintsuki's, Gai's, and Kushina's gakis eh? Well at least they managed to pass."

The spiky haired one nodded, "Yup." Then in a poof of smoke they became older and taller...

The spiky haired one continued, "Looks like this year will be fun."

The long haired one spoke, "Yeah a little perk for being the proctors."

Back inside the hallway Hikari spoke, "Gintsuki-kun...Naruto let's get going!" She then grasped their hands and skipped off...Sakura grasped Naruto's other hand.

Lee watched them leave.

Tenten spoke, "Lee let's go!"

Lee turned to look at them, "You two go on ahead there's something I wish to test."

Team 7 was walking but then...Lee called out, "Hey you! Yes you with the attitude! Stop!"

Gintsuki and then others stopped and looked up to see Lee on the balcony. Gintsuki spoke,"What is it?"

The older genin looked serious, "Let's fight here you and me!"