As It Is Now
Chapter 10
I don't own Naruto. Sorry short chapter again.
The allotted time of one month after the second part of the exam went by in a hectic rush for the blond. Invitations were sent out to neighboring Daimyos and other various nobles for the third part of the exam. Naruto went over security with Kakashi and other ANBU captains, leaving seating and other hospitalities to his advisor to handle. If he wasn't in his office organizing or looking over something, which was rare, he would be seen rushing from the tower to some other location before quickly rushing back.
Today Naruto was standing in the stadium where the contenders were going to fight. Behind him was Shikamaru and Kakashi, the two that he put in charge of security. He was overlooking the arena from the seat that he would be sitting in.
This year the arena wasn't just going to be dirt with a few trees. There were a few rock encampments and even a small pond that was twelve feet deep at the lowest part. This would give the different genin some advantages and disadvantages, making the exam more interesting. They would be able to fully demonstrate their abilities and show off to the Daimyos and nobles.
From his vantage point he could see pretty much everything except the holding bay where the other genin would be waiting for their turn to fight.
Remembering his experiences inside the holding bay hallways, Naruto spoke, "Get cameras inside the hallways of the holding bay, to and from."
"Yeah," Shikamaru replied as recalled that particular time as well.
"I want ANBU placed strategically throughout the arena, especially among the crowd. You can decide their positions Shikamaru. You may use as many as you need," the blond turned to look at his former sensei, "Kakashi, no one comes into this arena without being accounted for. Post at least two sentinels at each entrance. The nobles should already have their escorts with them."
"Hmm," the white-haired man nodded. Ever since the Orochimaru's attack back at his first chuunin exam, security had been tightened every time that Konoha held the exam. Nothing had happened ever since then, but it was better safe than sorry. Besides, with no major ongoing conflicts, ANBU could be spared to patrol the final part of the exam and the city.
There had been a conflict between Kiba and a Mist genin though, but it had just been a shouting match that almost got physical. Naruto had reprimanded the dog lover and warned the genin against further disturbances. That had been handled swiftly and no more problems ensued.
"That should be it for now. The exam is in one week. Give me your appraisals in two days so that I can decide if anything needs to be changed. Kakashi, by the way, you are the proctor for this year's final exam," the blond grinned at the older man while Kakashi sputtered in shock. Before he could form a coherent protest, Naruto waved and said, "Bye! I have more things to overlook and agree on before the day is over." And he was gone in a swirl of leaves, leaving an indignant jounin and Shikamaru who just rolled his eyes.
"I thought you were going to proctor this?" the white haired man asked the younger jounin. Said former proctor merely shrugged, he didn't know either; he had always proctored for the last few exams.
"Naruto doesn't always have a reason for the things he does, sometimes he just does it because it feels right," the lazy genius answered. He knew this from experience.