Monster
Chapter 26
Sasuke POV:
The next day we were ready. Team 7 needed to be feared. We were no longer a bunch of kids. We were shinobi. It was time for us to start acting like them. We were going to destroy this competition in our new awakening.
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My hair had gotten a little longer since we began training. My bangs had straightened themselves out and the back of my hair had tamed down just a little. I was wearing a deep blue turtle neck cut off baring the Uchiha family crest of the back that framed nicely to my body, extenuating my muscles and a pair of loosely fitting dark blue hakamas.
White wraps bandaged my arms all the way up past my biceps decorated with metal guards. The guards rested on a deep blue fabric that matched my outfit, plated with silver from the back of my hand to my elbow, a space in-between my wrist for mobility. And a dark blue headband tied around my forehead to match.
I loaded my nin bag with whatever weapons and tools I thought I might need as I headed out the door to meet the others.
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Naruto POV:
"Are you sure you want to do this Naruto? If this goes wrong...I-"
I quickly turned around to embrace the man standing behind me as I was getting ready. "Papa, I've made up my mind. I'll be okay. Arigatou." I whispered into his ear. The man silently wept as he wrapped his arms around me. "I love you, Naruto." He cried softly.
"I love you too Papa."
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I was wearing a pair of black somewhat loose fitting hakamas bound in orange around my waist with a white low V cut top that bared a good fraction of the word engraved on my chest. A black trench jacket imprinted with orange designs at the bottom draped over my shoulders, the underside white with the sleeves rolled up to my elbows and the collar flipped up. And my golden hair decorated with a black band.
As I finished tying my headband I knew that I was ready. This is it. This is where everything changes. No more hiding. I am what I am and I accept that. I'll do whatever I need to keep everyone safe. I refuse to let anyone die.
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Sakura POV:
My cherry blossom hair whipped as a gust of wind shattered through it, causing a few strands of my long silky hair to drape along the edges of my eyes.
I dressed in a pair of somewhat loose fitting maroon pants with the hips cut out revealing my black leggings in a sensual way, clashing with my pale completion. Silver guards wrapped around my shins and tops of my shoes. A tight maroon corseted turtle neck imprinted with pink cherry blossoms clung to my torso, slightly revealing the rim of my stomach. The center cut out into a pentagon exposing a piece of my chest. Long black fingerless gloves sheathed my hands all the way to my upper arms, plated with silver guards. And a maroon nin headband tied on the top of my head.
The old Sakura is gone. It's time to introduce the new me to the world. I will no longer be mere prey...but a hunter in my own right.
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Sasuke POV:
I was the first to arrive, followed by Naruto and then Sakura. I smirked as my eyes flickered over each of them in approval. What can I say, even my eyes were drawn to the pink haired girl. She looked like a totally different person. She was ready to fight. And Naruto looked like he had come to full terms with what he was as he bared his muscular chest with the one that he had hated so much.
"Alright. Let's do this." I said.
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We entered the building and found our way to the second floor where several genin had gathered. Two other genin had blocked the path leading to a room that was genjutued to look like room 301. How pathetic. My gaze first drifted to the girl who appeared to had noticed it also. She had a knack for picking up genjutsu the moment they were cast thanks to Kakashi-sensei's survival training.
Next my gaze shifted to the blonde fox. His hypnotic azure eyes meeting my stygian as he smiled. So, we all know. Good. As we approached a kid with a bowler cut and girl with pigtails were getting bullied by the two guarding the fake room.
"Move." I said. Drawing the attention of everyone in the hallway. "You're in my way."
"Oh, are we now?" The two road blocks smirked.
"This genjutsu is annoying. I'm trying to get to the third floor." I smirked back.
"So, you noticed, huh." One of the road blocks said.
"Isn't it obvious Sakura. I'm sure you noticed it before I did." I flaunted, knowing she would take the bait.
"Of course, this is only the second floor. All 300 rooms are located on the third floor. I'm assuming that's room 201." She gloated, taking my offering.
"Heh, that's pretty good." One of them said whilst releasing the genjutsu, shocking all of the surrounding genin. "But," He continued. "All you did was see through it."
Suddenly and with great speed the nin went to attack me. Hn, Naruto...you're up. The bully nin's kick was blocked easily, just inches away from my chest, by the blonde fox as he caught his leg with one hand and then threw him back against the door. "Like I said, you're in my way." I smirked. As we were walking past them I could feel the eyes of every single one of them in awe. I was stopped by a pale genin with clear eyes and long brown hair. "Hey you!" He said, coaxing me to turn my gaze to him. "What's your name? You're a rookie, right?" He asked, a curious smile of his face.
He looks tough enough. Judging by those eyes, he's from the Hyuga Clan. I hear they're pretty powerful.
"Hn." Was all I said before I turned and continued to lead the way for my team.
This is going to be fun.
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Kakashi POV:
Oh, so they decided to take the exam after all. Even Naru-
My gaze instantly drifted to the fox's exposed chest, baring a painfully heinous scare. I was there that day. The day those letters were brutally carved into his flesh.
Naruto...
Next my gaze shifted to the girl. She was standing to the right of Sasuke with her hip slightly out and her hands behind her back in a cutesy manor tilting her head. If it weren't for her hair I might not have noticed who she was. Even though she was smiling, I could see a newfound savagery in her eyes. Hmm...
And now for Sasuke. He looked ready to kill. Not a hint of fear in his eyes. The tension surrounding the raven was almost frightening. They're ready.
"Good, you all made it. Now you can take the exam. If one of you had not shown up the exam would have ended right here."
"So even though we got to choose of our own free will, we still had to compete as a team." The strangely different looking Sakura clarified.
"That's right." I said. "Truthfully, I'm surprised you came Naruto." Motioning to the blonde fox. His smiling azure eyes meeting my one. "We're a team." He said. "We stay together."
I couldn't help but smile at the three. They had already grown up so fast. How far they were willing to go for one another.
Be careful.
"I wish you luck. Now go!" I smiled and the three of them entered the double doors, eager for what awaited them on the other side.
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Sakura POV:
I nearly gasped when I walked into the room. What looked like hundreds of shinobi from all over were scattered throughout. A gut-wrenching tension loomed in the air. These guys all look pretty strong. I had no idea there would be this many taking the exam. Well...it's too late to back out now. I can do this!
Sasuke POV:
Suddenly I was bombarded by a prissy blonde headed girl leaping onto my back. "Sasuke-kun you made it!"
Gosh Dammit!
Naruto, I thought you had my back!
I glanced over to the spikey haired blonde who was just casually standing there with his hands in his pockets smiling, amused by the whole thing. Bastard! I thought we had something! Grrrr! I could feel my body heat up. The shear annoyance just pouring out. Stupid annoying ass fangirls! I thought we'd moved on from this!
Naruto POV:
Oops, I silently chuckled. Just like old times. I'll make it up to him.
Sakura POV:
Wow, was I really that annoying? Sasuke looks like he's ready to throw her off of him.
I almost felt I had the nerve to apologize to the severely annoyed raven right then and there for how ridiculous I was in the past.
He must have really hated me.
A moment later she turned her attention to me.
"Hey wait a minute! Why aren't you fighting me right now over Sasuke-kun Billboard-brow?! And what's with that new outfit?!" She screamed pointing at me.
"Why would I?" I asked. "It's not like he's even into you Ino-pig." I said flatly.
"What'd you say?!" She screamed once again climbing off of Sasuke's back.
"Trust me, you're not his type." I smirked. She assumed I was talking about me but...that wasn't the case. The love of his life was just standing over there quietly laughing at the situation.
"Oh, and you are?!"
"Nope." I said, "I've moved on." My gaze glancing in Sasuke's direction as he approved. He's still gorgeous though. That I'll never get over. But, I've made peace with the two of them being together.
Naruto POV:
So much has changed and yet so little. Still, it was nice to see an old sight. My attention was then drawn away from the two kunoichi to a lazy eyed nin and an obese nin eating chips approaching. "So, you guys are taking this stupid test too? What a pain." The lazy nin said before turning his gaze towards me.
"Whoa, is that really you Naruto?" He gasped. I just smiled, even as his eyes flickered down to my scared chest.
A moment later another three genin approached us. "Well, well, it's looks like everyone's here." The hooded nin with the dog smirked. Tailing behind him a nervous looking girl with clear eyes and a quiet nin with a high collared coat and rounded tinted shades.
"Geeze, you guys too?" The lazy one sneered, annoyed.
These are all the rookies from our class.
To be continued...
And that's the start of the Chunin Exams. Hope you guys enjoyed! Feel free to review. Another chapter on the way!