Chapter 25: Recommendation
It was an early in the morning with the sun rising over the monument of the village. Naruto and Sasuke were both in the middle of the training ground, their backs up against each other with their guard up. "You see them yet" Whispered Sasuke. Naruto shook his head as the two of them continued to scan the area.
"Where do you think they could be" Asked Naruto, Sasuke shrugged his shoulders.
"No idea but they have been hiding for almost an hour you think they would have done something by now" Said Sasuke. At that moment Sasuke was kicked in the back and onto the floor, He quickly recovered and turned around, there was no one there except for Naruto. "What the hell was that for" Shouted Sasuke, but got no answer from Naruto but instead got an evil smile from him. "That's you isn't it Ino" The possessed Naruto simply smiled at him.
"Sure is" Said Naruto, Sasuke then went to punch Naruto in the face but stopped his fist right in front of it as Naruto snapped out of it. Sasuke knew Ino would release the Jutsu before he punched Naruto.
"Naruto you ok"
"Yeah I'm fine, let me guess Ino got me" Sasuke nodded. Suddenly they could hear the sound of water coming from behind them as they turned around to see Sakura standing on the lake as a wall of water came straight for them. "Wind Style: Wind Cutter" Naruto then sent out a slash of wind from his blade which impacted with the water wall splitting it in half and sending it into two separate directions away from them.
"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu" Sasuke then sent a large fireball straight towards Sakura, but Sakura easily avoided it by diving into the water. Before they could move towards her Ino jumped from the bushes and threw several smoke bombs into the ground around them which then suddenly exploded on impact leaving the two of them in a cloud of smoke. Sakura then resurfaced from the water and quickly formed her hand seals.
"Water Style: Water Bullets" Sakura then shot several rounds of water from her mouth into the smoked covered area where Naruto and Sasuke were standing. After the smoke cleared Naruto and Sasuke were both lying on the floor as Sakura and Ino walked up to them. "Do you think that was a bit too much" Said Sakura.
"Nah they will be fine" Replied Ino they were about to wake them up when the suddenly disappeared in a cloud of smoke. "Crap, shadow clones" Said Ino as the two of them were about to act when the stopped at the presence of Naruto and Sasuke behind them with kunai's to their backs.
"We win" Said Sasuke and Naruto as they both put their weapons away, while the girls groaned at their defeat.
"You guys got lucky then" Said Sakura with Ino agreeing with her.
"We know, we thought we were finished there for a second our selves" Said Naruto. Suddenly Naruto's stomach started to growl. "Man, sparing sure made me hungry" The others started to laugh at the sudden change of topic.
"Come on then let's go grab something to eat then" Said Sakura as they group left the training ground and headed for Ichiraku's. A couple of hours passed and after they had finished eating, Kakashi then walked into the shop.
"Morning" Said Kakashi as the others greeted.
"What are you doing here Kakashi" Said Sasuke, as Kakashi pulled out four pieces of paper from his pocket. "I'm here to give you your recommendation papers for the Chunin exam, I've got your here to Ino" Said Kakashi. The four of them looked at him with amazement.
"Are you serious we have been recommended" Said Naruto.
"Yep, I've recommended the three of you and Asuma as one the same for your team as well Ino" Said Kakashi handing the four of them there applications. "You need to hand that into the academy at three in the afternoon when you go to take the first part of the exam, so don't be late" Kakashi then said goodbye, leaving the four of them in an excited mood.
"I can't believe this we have been recommended this early" Said Sakura.
"I know it's hard to believe it myself" Said Ino.
"Wait what time it is now" The four of them looked up at the clock which read two in the afternoon.
"Are you kidding me it starts in one hour, dammit Kakashi" Shouted Naruto as the four of them quickly paid the bill and rushed towards the academy. When they had finally arrived they were lucky that they had 45 minutes left. They walked through the large hallway when suddenly they were stopped by a bowled cut ninja who was wearing a green spandex and had very bushy eye brows. "Who's this guy" Said Naruto.
"My name is Rock Lee, and I'm here to challenge you Sasuke Uchiha" Said Lee in a determined voice. Everyone looked at Sasuke who had stepped forward.
"I don't know who you are but I accept you challenge" Said Sasuke.
"Very well then, I won't hold back" He then suddenly turned and winked at Sakura as a shiver went down her spine. "I will fight my best, for someone I admire" Said Lee.
"Um sorry to say but, I've already got a boyfriend" Said Sakura.
"Oh...well then please still watch me" Said Lee as he prepared himself as Sakura stood there with a creped outlook on her face. Even Naruto was a bit creped out as well.