Aw. i believe the beginning was cute. you get to see one of the Shippuden characters! lol thanks a lot for all the reviews and for everyone who reads!
Disclaimer; i own nothing of Naruto, only Miyuki.
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Miyuki woke up with a start, blinking. It was early morning, and she found herself on the ground. Looking around, she was on her floor, covers entangling her. She yawned and realized what time it was and got up and dressed.
It had been a month, since the preliminaries and she wore boots, jeans, a black tank top that showed her stomach, a dark blue sleeveless jacket and black fingerless gloves with protectors. She tied her headband to her belt loop and walked out into the living room, seeing the ANBU stand in front of the couch, "Miyuki-senpai, good morning."
Miyuki smiled, at least Kakashi had gotten her someone she had known from the past, "Tenzo-kun, you don't have to call me senpai all the time, I'm not that much older than you."
He laughed behind his mask, "Yes, but Kakashi-senpai asked me as a favor, and I couldn't turn him down. You and Kakashi-senpai helped me out in the past, it's the least I can do."
She smiled, then waved, telling him to follow her. For the past month she had Tenzo watching her, and she even asked him to spar with her to help increase her stamina and strength and slowly she was gaining her strength she had before she left.
"Hey, senpai, are you going to join me in the ranks?" Tenzo asked her, curiosity in his voice.
Miyuki looked at his cat mask, and his entire uniform, then to her own ANBU mark she still bore on her left arm, and sighed, "I don't know, I'm still not back up to where I need to be, and I don't know how wearing a mask would do with this," She said, pointing to her scared eye, "But maybe in the future I will."
Tenzo smiled behind his mask, "It hasn't been the same since you and Kakashi-senpai left, I always loved watching you argue with him, you two fought like a married couple."
Miyuki frowned, "You know Tenzo-kun, you should really watch what you say more often."
"Sorry senpai." He said, not breaking his smile. He then looked forward, "Are you going to head to the Chuunin Exams? You're already a bit late… please don't tell me you're picking up Kakashi-senpai's bad habits."
Miyuki let out a laugh, "Oh no, no. I'm not going to be three hours late like he usually is," She chuckled, but then nodded, "Yes, I do plan on going, Naruto-kun and Sasuke-kun are in it, and I want to know how they've grown. I think it's going to be interesting, don't you think Tenzo-kun?"
"Naruto, I've heard a lot about him. He's suppose to be fighting Neji Hyuuga."
"Oh dear.." Miyuki then looked at Tenzo as she walked into the stadium, "Tenzo-kun, thank you so much for the past month, but I'm going to have to ask you to stop following me and protecting me."
"Miyuki-senpai…"
"I know Kakashi asked it, but right now, with all the tension of the villages and the threat of him around, I think it's best if you go back and take orders from the Hokage, I'll be fine." She spoke, giving him a smile.
Tenzo frowned behind his mask but then nodded, "Alright Miyuki-senpai…" He smirked, "Like I said, I hope you come join the ANBU ranks again, most of us are still waiting for Doragon Aku No to return." He spoke before disappearing.
Miyuki slightly smiled, then walked further into the stadium and found the seating. She noticed other ANBU around the stadium, '1... 2, 3... 8 ANBU here… so the Hokage's taken some precautions to this Orochimaru threat..'
"Miyu-sensei! Miyu-sensei! Down here!"
Miyuki blinked and looked down, seeing Sakura and Ino. She smiled and walked down, sitting next to Ino, "Sakura-chan, Ino-chan, nice to see you two, I see Naruto's match has already begun.." She spoke looking and watching Naruto create clones and go after Neji.
Sakura nodded, "Sensei, do you know where Kakashi-sensei and Sasuke-kun are?"
Miyuki sighed, "Oh dear, they still haven't shown up yet? Kakashi's habits are rubbing off on everyone it seems.." She spoke to the two girls before looking at them, "Don't worry, I'm sure Kakashi actually has a good reason for this lateness, he might be trying to teach Sasuke a last minute move or some sorts." Miyuki said, trying to calm them both down. She sighed though, looking back to Naruto's fight. She watched as he created clones and try to jump on Neji. Neji was able to destroy all the clones and he thought he got the right Naruto, but it turned out to be a clone.
Naruto and another clone jumped behind him, and just as it seemed to be over, Neji pushed his chakra out, pushing both the clone and Naruto back.
"What? Naruto's punch should have connected!" Sakura spoke.
Miyuki blinked, amazed at Neji's skill. 'That was the Heavenly Spin, I've only heard about it, but to see it performed, and at such a young age, it's impressive… at least Naruto's getting his money's worth..' she thought. She then watched Neji take a defensive stance, and leaned forward, now worried, 'No way! I thought only the main branch family could do that! For Neji to master that!' she thought as she watched Naruto get pounded by the Gentle Fist Style; 64 hands of Hakke.
Naruto couldn't get up, but he couldn't just lose… he couldn't let Hinata's and Lee's defeat be for nothing, especially after he promised them… he struggled up, standing up, "I told you! I'm not good at giving up!" Naruto declared as he started to shock so many people, including Miyuki.
Miyuki watched in amazement, 'Neji hit all his chakra points, there's no way he should be able to stand, let alone talk…' she then gasped as she saw the sudden chakra, 'Wha… no way! Is Naruto going to use the Kyubi's chakra? When did he learn to do that?' she thought as Naruto jumped up, then threw shuriken at Neji, who caught them and threw them back but Naruto was able to dodge it.
The two clashed together, then both were thrown back in the frenzy of the clashing chakra. Miyuki couldn't believe it, 'those two…' she watched as Neji was the first one to stand, but just as Neji thought he had one, Naruto launched himself up from the ground and punched Neji, and declaring Naruto the winner.
Miyuki smiled to herself, 'That's my boy Naruto, shove through the supposed destiny and push it back in their face..' She thought, watching him laugh as everyone applauded him. She then looked up where the Hokage and Kazekage were. 'Sasuke's match is up next, and neither Sasuke or Kakashi are here… damn it Kakashi, your bad habits are going to cost Sasuke his match..' she thought, now looking down at Genma, and noticed that there was another shinobi down there..
After a few seconds, Genma nodded then looked at the audience, "ladies and gentlemen! The contestant for the next match hasn't arrived yet, therefore we will push this match back and continue on!" Genma said.
Well, even Miyuki was taken back, 'What? That never happened when I took the Chuunin exams, even if you were a minute late they disqualified you..'
Genma continued, "and now the next match, Kankuro and Shino! Come on down!"
"I forfeit!" Kankuro spoke, taking everyone back.
Temari jumped down, ready to start her match and then Shikamaru was pushed down to the match arena.
Miyuki smirked, 'So this is one of Asuma's students, he's told me a bit about him. An IQ over 200, but lazy as hell. Huh, almost reminds me of me sometimes… although I don't think my IQ is nearly that high.' she thought, watching Shikamaru, 'Lazy as hell, but a brilliant genius, rather he wins or loses, he'll have the smarts to become a Chuunin.' she thought and nearly wanted to kill him as Shikamaru gave up his match.. 'Yup. Lazy as hell.' she thought. Then looked around, people were getting anxious.. She stood up, making Sakura and Ino look over.
"Miyu-sensei?" Sakura asked.
Miyuki smiled, "I'll be right back." She spoke before appearing behind the Hokage's and Kazekage's chairs, kneeling down. "Hokage-sama, Kazekage-sama, forgive me, but, about the next match, Uchiha Sasuke versus Gaara of the Sand, please, allow more time for Uchiha Sasuke to make the match." Miyuki spoke, looking down at the ground.
The Hokage looked back, "Miyuki, I suppose you don't know what's taking them so long?"
Miyuki slightly frowned, but didn't look up, "No, Hokage-sama, I don't know what's going on, but I have a feeling that Kakashi is teaching Sasuke a last minute move, but they will show up, please, allow at least another few minutes before making the judgment of disqualifying Uchiha Sasuke."
"The woman's right, Hokage, besides, many of the lords, including myself have come here to soli see this match, Uchiha Sasuke is the last of his kind, we want to know what his skill is." the Kazekage spoke.
The Hokage nodded, "Alright. Miyuki, inform Genma. I will allow five more minutes."
"Yes sir, thank you." She spoke before appearing next to Genma, standing next to him, "Hey. The Hokage said to give five more minutes for Sasuke."
Genma looked at her, chewing on his senbon. "Damn, why are they late?"
"Blame Kakashi, he's the one that has the bad habit." Miyuki spoke, rubbing the back of her head, before the wind started to pick up and the leaves started to blow around. Miyuki blinked as she saw Kakashi and Sasuke, as the wind died down.
"Sorry if we're late." Kakashi said, smiling.