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Obito's POV
"Alright, Team seven, let's go!" I shouted. I was definitely going to make Chuunin, no matter what!
"Obito, calm down!" Rin sighed.
"We need a plan to deceive our opponents before we get in," Kakashi explained. 'Geez, he's so...rational! It's creepy for a six year old!'
"We should just jump in!" I argued.
"A shinobi's tool is the ability to deceive and remain hidden," Rin pointed out, sweat dropping.
"I'm thinking we use my age to our advantage," Kakashi suggested.
"What do you mean?" I asked dumbly. Kakashi sighed, and beckoned us closer.
"Okay, here's the plan…"
We walk into the Exam room to see tables, papers, and pencils. I freak out, "What is this? Aren't we just suppose to fight?"
Hitoshi, our Academy teacher bangs on the chalk board, "Welcome to this written part of this test. By the time I'm through with you, not even half of you will remain."
I expect Kakashi to huff and roll his eyes, but instead, as he looks around at all the other participants, he seems to look really afraid. Even Rin looks like she wants to bolt out the door. 'What the...Oh yeah, the plan!'
"These guys look really tough!" I whispered to Rin, sounding afraid.
"It'll be okay, Kashi," Rin used Sensei's nickname, to make him seem really young, as I patted his head comfortingly. He nodded mutely, and I knew I was sooooo going to use this against him later!
"What's this kid doing in the Exam?" A Mist ninja sneered.
"I'm a ninja!" Kakashi used a small, childish, voice that screamed, 'NOT READY FOR THE EXAMS, EASY FOR THE PICK!' Yeah, I was definitely using this against him later!
"Someone throw him out!"
"Yeah we can't having him crying for his mom half way throug..."
"SHUT UP!" Hitoshi yells, "Everyone take your seats before I dismiss you all."
"T-thanks," Kakashi stuttered. I also noted that he had his hand clenched around a kunai discreetly. 'Run home, yeah right!' I felt a glow of pride of having him on my team.
"L-let's go s-sit down," Rin suggested softly. I nodded, my eyes darting around the room nervously. 'I hate this plan...but our opponents are underestimating us,' I thought, sitting down. I was a row behind Rin and too the left, and for some reason Kakashi ended up in a corner, between a Mist and Sand ninja, both who were sneering him and elbowing him in the ribs. 'I have to hand it to Kakashi, by now they'd have a kunai in their gut if it was me,'
"Now, here are the rules," Hitoshi cleared his throat as we settled down.
"This is a written test. You start off with ten points, for every question you get wrong you lose a point. If you are caught cheating you lose three points. If you're caught cheating three times you fail. If you get a zero you fail!" Hitoshi taps the board, "You will receive the first nine questions of the test now, five minutes before the test ends I will administer the final question. Everybody ready, set, go!" Everyone grabs their pencils and get to work.
'I DON'T KNOW ANY OF THIS! I thought. I refuse to look around at the others. I gulped as I looked at my paper. 'I have to get at least one right...or Rin will kill me!'
I sit there staring at the paper worried. Just before I turn my head to cheat, Hitoshi dashes forward and picks up a student by his collar, "You've been caught three times, you and your teammates fail."
"Wh-What?"
"Leave now."
I gulped. 'Okay...not an option...' Just then, there is a flash. 'Huh?' It lands on my paper.
'B? Well, okay...' I turn around, and I see it's Kakashi's headband. He looks up, sighs, and looks back down. 'A...nod? Thanks, Kakashi!' I circle it eagerly as Hitoshi takes out another team. Rin, also noticing the flash, answers it as well, only a little while later.
'Now...how about the other one?' I thought, looking at a code. I wait ten minutes, as random flashes appear on Rin's paper. She soon has the answer to numbers three, six, and eight. 'WHAT ABOUT ME?'
"Can I go to the restroom?" Kakashi asked. Five minutes later, he came back out. 'That's suspicious...'
"Er...can I go too?" I asked sheepishly. Hitoshi rolled his eyes, but agreed.
Upon entering the bathroom I look around the stall, "Okay Kakashi where did you hide the answers?" Looking around I notice the toilet paper has the answers! Quickly I memorize the answers.
'Now...how does Rin get those answers? Oh well...' I walk back after flushing all the answers down the toilet. 'Rin already had five answers by the looks of it...and Kakashi obviously has them all, and so do I now...' I take my time answering the questions, and eventually my whole sheet it filled out. I flip it over, and lean back casually, putting my hands behind my head. 'Five minutes to go...'
A kunai flies over towards Kakashi, but luckily it lands next to the Mist ninja.
"You fail," Someone over by Kakashi's wall says.
"What? That was him! He was cheating! That little kid can't figure out the answers!" He pointed at Kakashi angrily. I held my breath.
"I saw only you, now take your teammates and get out!" As he walks out, he kicks Kakashi's chair, causin it to topple over.
"Hey, what was that for?" Kakashi cried, and I smirked, inwardly knowing in any other situation, the guy would be flying out the window.
"Oops, sorry kid," He sneered.
It didn't take long for Hitoshi to slam his hand on the chalk board, "Everyone stop! I will now give out the tenth question but first I will say this. The tenth question have special rules. Meaning you can choose to take it and or to not take it. If you don't take it you automatically fail and will be allowed to take the test next year. If you do take it, and get the answer wrong...you'll never be able to take the Chunnin Exams again!"
"WHAT?" Half of the Genin there bellowed.
"Silence! I make the rules here - get out or stay," Hitoshi snapped. I trusted Kakashi and Rin to somehow help me with the next question, and I knew Kakashi would pass. Rin was really smart too. We all looked at each other and nodded - we were staying no matter what!
"Is that all?" Hitoshi asked. There were nine teams left, twenty-seven students.
"Alright...you all...PASS!" Hitoshi announced.
My jaw makes contact with the desk, "What?"
Hitoshi grins, "I said it already you passed. I don't know if you all knew, but the point of this test was not to test your intelligence. It was to test your ability to gather information."
"And the final question?" Rin asks.
"Are you ready to risk it all for your comrades? That was the question, and you just said yes," Hitoshi explained, grinning.
"Well, that DOES make sense," I agreed.
Out of the corner of my eyes I can see Kakashi folding his arms, "And what about this mission? Shouldn't you risk it all for the mission?"
Hitoshi nods, "Yes you should, because the mission is very important. But in my, and many others' opinion, if you allow your comrades to die during a mission then you're worse than then scum. There's a saying, "Ninjas' who break the rules are scum, but ninjas who abandon their friends are worse than scum."
Kakashi kept his arms folded, but said nothing. 'What's up with him and those rules, anyways?' I wondered.
"Okay, you will meet up with your instructor in an hour - your sensei's will tell you where. Good luck," Hitoshi waved and disappeared in a whirlwind of leaves. Kakashi walked up to me, and we headed towards Rin, who was waiting by the door.
"You think they fell for it?" Kakashi asked, as we walked down the hall.
"The whole you're a scared little kid act?" Rin asks, "Yep!"
I frown, "I wonder who the next examiner will be!"
There is a flash of yellow, and then we are being hugged to death.
"Hey guys!" Minato yelled in our ears. Kakashi used his size to wriggle away, watching with raised eyebrows.
"M-Minato-sensei! C-Can't breathe!" I choke out.
He drops Rin and I, "Oops sorry!"
"Sure you are," Rin mumbled.
"My little team, already almost Chuunin," Minato pretend cried. All three of us sweat dropped.
I rub the back of my neck, "Sensei stop! You're going to embarrass us!"
"That's my job," Minato winked.
On the way out some students glare at Kakashi, "That kid won't survive the next round."
"There's no way a shrimp like him should be taking the Exams!"
Minato pats Kakashi's back, "Prove them wrong kiddo."
"O-okay S-sensei..." Kakashi stuttered, but I was very glad the other participants were too far away to see the killer intent in the six year olds eye.
As we get ready to leave, Kakashi asks, "Minato-sensei, will you take care of Pakkun?"
"How long do you expect us to be gone?" I laughed. Kakashi looked up at me, dead serious.
"People die in these Exams, Obito. I am only getting ready for the possibilities," Hearing a young kid, even a ninja, sent chills up my spine.
"Don't so serious, Kashi-kun! But don't worry, I'll take care of him anyways," Minato chuckled.
"-Small Time Skip-
"Welcome to the Forest of Death - Good luck," Minato waved, before disappearing in a whirlwind of leaves.
A woman with blond hair in pony tails, brown eyes, and...erm...large breasts stands in front of us, "Listen up! My name is Tsunade, and I will be your prompter for this Exam."
A man with spiky, long white hair appears next to Tsunade on a frog, "And I, the great Jiraiya shall be your third exam prompter!"
Tsunade whacks him, "Idiot! You're too early!"
Jiraiya looks over at our team, frowning.
"Kid, this isn't a play ground, go back to the Academy!" Jiraiya called.
"I'm not a kid!" Kakashi protested in a whining voice. 'I'm actually starting to feel bad for him...but he DID make the plan...' I thought.
"Jiriya, he's a Genin! Look at the head band!" Tsunade hissed.
"Oh, my bad!"
"Go away!" Tsunade hit him so hard he flew away. I gaped at her, and Rin whispered, "She's an awesome medical ninja, and my role model!" 'I really hope she doesn't learn how to do that to me...'
Tsunade stands tall, "Okay! This is the Forest of Death! Here you will be tested on your ability to survive!"
I roll my eyes, "So what? We've done survival tests before."
Tsunade chuckled darkly.
"W-what's so funny?" Rin stuttered out, still using the 'frightened little kids' act.
"Over half of you will fail this Exam!" Tsunade stated.
"WHAT?" I shout.
Tsunade glares, "Shut up so I can explain the rules!"
-Slight Time Skip because we know all the rules and etc.-
"You guys ready?" I asked. Kakashi had his sword out, Rin had a kunai, and my hand hovered by my shuriken pouch.
"Ready," Rin announced, and Kakashi nodded.
"BEGIN!" Tsunade shouted.
"Alright, Team 7, let's show them who's boss!" I shouted.
"Right!" We launched into the forest, and Kakashi took point.
"Let's find a base," Kakashi called. We nodded affirmative, and all fell silent for a while.
"River up ahead!" Kakashi called, and dropped from the trees. We followed, landing next to a stream full of fish.
"Ok, Obito, you set up the tents. Rin, look for medicinal herbs, but don't go too far. I'll go and set up traps around the perimeter. Obito, you take the scroll while I'm out. We meet back here in half an hour, got it?" Kakashi ordered, tossing me the Earth Scroll.
"How do we know it's you?" I demanded.
"Obito, we've been acting like kids for the past day - they obviously think you're the leader, and you can tell by our personalities," Rin pointed out.
"Right, let's go!" Kakashi and Rin shot off.
I stare down at the scroll, "I wonder what's inside..."
"Hehe...left all alone..." A voice purrs.
Another laughs, "This is going to be way too easy!"
"I'm surprised they still have their scroll."
Then, there is a scream, cut short.
"Kahiri!" One of the voices yelled. 'Kakashi!' I thought, relieved.
"Quick, let's take this one out!" A kunai flies towards me. I duck swiftly, forming hand signs.
"Fire Style: Fire Ball Jutsu!" I shoot the ball where the voice came from. One ninja came out, part of his cloak singed, and the next came too, only with Rin held captive. 'Ninja of the Mist...'
"Give us the scroll, kid, and she doesn't get hurt," The ninja sneered. I feel the slight change in the air, and know Kakashi is closing in.
"Why don't you give us your scroll?" I suggested calmly. They laughed out loud.
"Don't get cocky!" The killing intent is so strong, I find myself REALLY hoping Kakashi comes soon!
"Kill her," The other one ordered.
"I can't let you do that," With a sharp snap, the ninja holding Rin is unconscious.
"Earth Style: Head Hunter Jutsu!" A hand shoots from the ground and buries the other ninja, and Kakashi comes out, holding a Heaven Scroll.
"Hey, what happened to Kihiri or whatever?" I asked curiously.
"Let's say I don't think SHE'LL be waking up any time soon," Kakashi said casually, throwing a kunai at a fish for food. I gulped.
"What are you sitting there for?" Kakashi asks, "Make a fire so we can cook these!"
I roll my eyes, "Okay, okay calm down."
"How did they find us to easily?" I heard Kakashi murmur, as I used my fire jutsu to light up the logs, but not have any smoke.
"I got it!" Kakashi walked over to Rin, and knelt by her side. He reached out...and pulled part of her skin off?
"Kakashi! What do you think you-" I broke off as the 'skin' faded into a tracking seal. Kakashi crushed it with his foot, sending chakra, and it crumbled into dust.
"Is that fish ready?" Kakashi asked.
"Yes," I was getting annoyed by how Kakashi was taking over the situation.
He stares at it, "Is it cooked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees?"
"Do I look like a meat thermometer?" I growl.
"Well, you're the one who cast the jutsu," Kakashi huffed. He cut a small piece off, sniffed it, and took a bite. He chewed it slowly before swallowing.
"Save some for Rin - she can eat on the way," Kakashi instructed. I bristled at the command, and was about to retort when Rin woke up.
"Mist ninja!" She gasped, looking around with a kunai already in hand.
"Don't worry, Rin, we already took care of them!" I flashed her a bright smile, and she nodded, sitting down next to us.
Rin stares at the fish, "Who cooked this?"
I smile proudly, "I did!"
She cringes, "I don't know if I want to eat it then."
"Damn it! I'm a good cook!" I growled, yet again.
"Where did you learn to cook?" She asked incredulously.
"That's beside the point!" Kakashi interrupted, "Rin, I checked it. Just eat it and then we head towards the tower - I want to be there within an hour." Wait….he's already done? When did he eat? Dang it…I wanted to see under his mask!
Rin nodded and began to eat, and I also tore off a bit of meat.
Kakashi waits impatiently as we eat, "Can't you guys hurry?"
"We're not speed eaters like yourself Kakashi." Rin comments as she tries to eat faster.
Kakashi rolls his eyes and taps his foot impatiently.
"Did you want us to choke?" I demanded, as I swallowed the last morsel and stood up, gear already gathered on our backs.
"No, I don't want you guys to be trapped and get hur-" Kakashi broke off and began running.
"Come on!" Rin yelled at me. 'Did he just say he didn't want us to get hurt?' I thought, running after them into the tree limbs.
I start coughing as a branch hits me in the face, leaving leafs to gather in my mouth, "K-Kakashi! Slow...!" I spit of the leafs, "DOWN!"
Kakashi responds by kicking off the next branch at an even faster speed! "The tower is near!"
Rin slips on something and begins to fall. I drop down beside her, but hit another branch and start falling as well! Something wraps around us, pulling us tight to a tree as a paper bomb explodes inchs where my face had been moments before. A kunai whirs towards us, and is blocked by a shuriken.
"Are you hurt?" I demanded of Rin.
"No, I'm fine," She got out, as she was as pressed as tightly as I was. Onyx eyes look into my own.
"AH! Kakashi, why are you so close?" I spluttered. In response, he cuts the wire and we drop onto a branch below.
"You are unhurt?" He asked. We both nodded, and he sighed.
"Okay, let's go, but follow me!" He ordered harshly. 'He saved us...but he doesn't have to be a snob about it!' I was about to protest when I realized Kakashi had slowed the pace down considerably. 'Oh well...'
We ran for a while longer until the tower comes into clear sight. Kakashi stops us, "Wait! Stay close and watch out for genjutsus. This is the point where some people camp out around the tower just to steal scrolls to sell or to give to members of their own village."
Rin scans the area, "I don't see or sense anyone..."
I double check, "Neither do I..."
Before we can take a step Kakashi stops us, "Stop. Look." The sun shines in just the right way to show an almost invisible wire. "We have to proceed slowly and carefully. Anyone of these traps can easily kill us."
"Charming," I muttered. Kakashi is ruffling through his bag.
"Give me the scrolls," He hand signed out.
"Why?" I asked out loud. He wrote something on the empty scrolls on his bag, and when he held them up, it looked like a Heaven and Earth Scroll!
"Oh!" I quickly snatched the scrolls.
"I'll hold the scrolls!" I announced, very loudly.
"Keep it down! They'll know you have the scroll!" Rin yelled at me, our voices carrying, concealing our smirks, as we proceeded down, Kakashi pointed out a few traps to us. There was a sudden snap, and I gasped. Rin had stepped on a concealed wire! Kakashi pushed Rin out of the way, and ducked. I reacted on instinct, and used a fire style to burn the log to ashes.
"Thanks Kakashi, Obito!" Rin blushed, realizing what she did. To compensate, she healed Kakashi's forehead, where he had scraped himself while protecting her.
Kakashi sighs, "Just, please try to be more careful?"
Just when the tower is within reach a voice yells, "Help!"
I stop, "Guys, I think someone is in trouble!"
Kakashi pulls on my arm, "Come on it's most likely a trap."
"Help! Someone please! I'm injured!" The voice yells; I quickly recognize it as a girl's voice!
"She's in trouble!" Leaving the other two behind I charge into a clearing. In the clearing is a group of uninjured female Sand ninja.
The dark headed one grins, "What a gullible idiot!"
The fair headed one slaps her knee, "I can't believe he fell for that!"
"Let's see if Mr. Handsome here has a scroll." A redheaded ninja smirks while licking a kunai.
"I-i t-t-told you it w-was a trap!" Kakashi stuttered, holding his sword in a shaking hand. Rin shrieked and hid behind me. 'Even when he's pretending he manages to insult my skills,' I thought, almost sweat dropping.
"W-we can take you on!" I shouted, while quaking in fear.
"Just give us the scroll!" The one who had cried for help demanded.
"G-give them the scroll!" Kakashi pleaded. I set down the fake scroll, and took a few quick steps back. They lunged forward, laughing, and fell into a pit!
"Take that!" I laughed. I picked up the scroll and put it back in my pack.
"How'd you know it was there?" Rin asked. Kakashi shrugged, and replied, "Lucky, I guess," and lead the way into the tower.
"Ready?" He asked. Rin and I gripped our kunai and nodded as he opened the door, ready for whatever might to come.
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