As It Is Now
Chapter 11
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Having left those two behind finally, the blond dropped onto his butt on top of the Hokage monument, specifically the Third's hair. True, he did have things to overlook and approve or disapprove of, mostly just trivial things that his advisor shouldn't even bother him with. But he hadn't had any time to himself since the exam started and he was getting really restless despite the lack of sleep.
But if he was honest with himself, something he was starting to get really good at, he knew the reason why he was being so antsy. That damn Sasuke was getting really insistent lately in his thoughts and dreams. The exam was making him remember his first exam, back when all the problems really started with Sasuke; when the raven haired man wanted nothing more than to become strong.
Reminiscing now as he gazed over the village, he guessed he could have handled himself better. Okay, maybe not, he had been twelve and upset, and his patience today was just that, something that he had gained recently. No doubt if he had nonchalantly ignored Sasuke, the raven haired would have fallen over dead from shock in the hospital.
Naruto leaned onto his back as he continued his train of memories ranging from the good to the bad to the mediocre. He didn't know how long he had laid there but after thinking about that day when the team had decided to try to find out what Kakashi looked like underneath his mask, he felt it; that instinctual gut feeling that he was there.
The blond didn't bother to sit up as he demanded, "What are you doing here?"
The masked man didn't answer and just as Naruto was going to lose patience the blond bent his head back and glared behind him. As was his habit, the blond was laying on one of the many rock cropping that created the Third's wild hair. The other man from what Naruto could feel was hiding behind one of the Third's smaller spikes of hair.
He was sure it was that tracker of Kakashi's, he'd bet his last cup of ramen on it, he was that sure. The lack of chakra would have made any other ninja doubt himself; but it was the lack of a chakra signature that made Naruto rely on his enhanced senses.
And it was that bastard.
"Hn, fine, don't answer then, just leave me alone," he grumbled as he resettled himself against the slanted ground. He closed his eyes stubbornly and placed his arms under his head for more comfort.
"Are you not the Hokage?"
Naruto frowned immediately, remembering those words; he was the one that had said something similar to that to Kakashi sometime ago. Deciding he couldn't ignore the bastard he growled out, "Yeah, what's it to you?"
"You have responsibilities waiting for you," the tracker said. Naruto's frown turned into a full scowl; that sounded really close to him. He opened his eyes and his scowl quickly turned into surprise to find the tracker standing over him!
"Hey!" The blond scrambled up as fast as he could, not thinking about how undignified he appeared he immediately took on a defensive stance and pointed a finger at the other man.
"What did I say? Leave me alone!" he shouted to the masked man who stood not a meter away from him. The man remained motionless, as if he knew that Naruto wouldn't do anything to him, that he couldn't do anything to him.
"Agh! You're asking for it! I've had enough of you," he yelled as he charged the other man with a prepared fist only to have the man jump back. Before Naruto swung his fist he disappeared and reappeared behind the cloaked figure and let his fist go.
The tracker ducked forward and swung out his right leg in a sweeping kick which Naruto jumped and avoided it by back flipping over the leg. He landed on the highest spike of hair and glared at the man below him despite the excitement of his beating heart.
He studied the cloaked figure for a moment, wondering why he was so exhilarated at a simple fight. The man spoke before Naruto could do anymore wondering, "Kakashi is looking for you. He's at your office." Then the man disappeared in a whirl of leaves.
"Wait-Damn you, bastard! Kakashi you ass!" The feeling of elation was gone now just like that, as fast as the other man had left. There was something about him that just ticked him off, and yet he couldn't help but feel disappointed that they hadn't done more than exchange a few moves.
He was going to find out just who that guy was, and Kakashi was waiting for him in his office. Oh he was in for it!
Sorry for reposting so many times, ffnet kept using chapter 3 instead of the actual chapter!