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Kitsune memories Chapter 28: Naruto's concerns

The first exam was done. Naruto's team easily passed it. Same for the second exam. But they were only half of the third exam.

"The third exam is done by a tournament. It is held in front of many judges. In the 1000 area. But only a handful, such as the elite jounin, a couple of the kages, and the Feudal lords, will judge if you are to become Chuunin or not. It's a mentality, physicality, emotion, and strategic test, all wrapped in one. Since this is a tournament, it will see who is the strongest of you 8 genin, but the winner of the overall tournament will only have bragging rights. The judges will determine, as well as I, as to whom become a Chuunin. All of you might, or non at all. As such, we are giving you guys exactly one month to brush up on your skills. You've already drawn your numbers. Now. Let's see who is facing whom. You've all given your names with the numbers, so look at the scoreboard" Naruto said. Everyone looked.

Match #1: Konohamaru VS Sasuke Uchiha

Match#2: Lock VS Shock

Match #3: Udon VS Hanabi Hyuuga

Match #4: Moegi VS Diego.

"Ouch" Konohamaru said. he knew he was going to lose. But he looked at Sasuke, and smiled.

"I hope you can at least try. I know you don't like to back down" Sasuke said to Konohamaru.

Later, Everyone was out of the forest of Death. Naruto had given team orders to train hard, and if need be, with each other. He was taking Hanabi with him, to the Hyuuga manor.

"Hanabi. I know you will win your match against Udon. In fact, the only one on my team that I know will advance past the first round, is Sasuke. Heck, He's in the finals. But Diego. I heard about him. He has the special ability to manipulate gravity. Meaning he can increase the weight around you. Me can make you feel very heavy. This would be cool training, but an opponent with this is not good. You have amazing abilities, but as for concern for you, you must really step up your training. Training from your father will not do anymore. No offence to him" Naruto said. Hanabi understood.

"I know. I should step up training now, but what do I do? I'm only 11. I've mastered just about all the Hyuuga secrets" Hanabi said. Naruto smirked, as they were in front of the manor.

Naruto then talked to Hiashi. Hiashi understood.

"We've got 30 days to improve Hanabi, to make it so, that she has a great chance. I mean, you saw the improvement Hinata made over the years. A powerful ninja must be defeated, by Hanabi. Otherwise, she risks her own death" Naruto said. hiashi didn't like that last line, but agreed.

"You and Hinata train her then. I approve of just about everything. Make sure she is trained to at least match Hinata, if not surpass" Hiashi said.

"So this war continues. Fine by me. I never really cared who was more favoured anyway" a sweet voice said. Everyone recognized it. It was Hinata. Hinata was carrying a bag of weights.

"Alright Hanabi. It's time to begin. Each day, will be a new exercise for you. I feel you should do what I did first. Increase your speed. I want you to wear 20 pounds of each arm and leg. Then, after a good meal, and it being settled, 500 Laps around the border of Konoha" Hinata said. Hanabi was shocked.

"What. You expect me to do THAT?!?!?!?!?!?!" Hanbi shouted. Hinata smirked.

"Raise your voice like that, and You'll have to wear all the weights, and do double, before I expected. Remember these three rules. Rule Number one. One the battlefield, show no love. Love will get you killed" Hinata said. She could tell she had gotten into Hanabi's head. Hiashi looked with mixed emotions. Hinata was continuing to show more power to her, but did she have to be this cruel? That's what Hiashi was thinking.

"Rule Number two. Until you reach the Sanin or Kage level, improvement is always needed. Especially Punctuality" Naruto said. everyone looked at him oddly.

"My former sensei was always late, and made up excuses. Really irritated me" Naruto said. everyone understood after that.

"Rule Number three. You can trust your sensei, and never question their motives. If you do, you'll lose focus on what is to be learned" Hiashi said.. Naruto smiled at that. Hanabi then thought it out for a minute, before putting on the required weights.

It would be nightfall before she would come back. The next day, Hinata was going to help Hanabi;s dodging, with the weights only Hinata had claws on.

In the end, Hanabi was roughed up pretty badly. She eventually managed to dodge Hinata's attacks. Although she did notice that Hinata wasn't using her 100 speed.

Next day, Waterwalking. Hanabi did manage to get control of that.

The routine continued a couple of times, before they worked on her aiming, and closing in, and attack.

3 days before the exam.

"Well, my team has improved. So have you Hanabi. We've taught you all that we could, so take a break. You deserve it. And if you don't, well, I don't know" Naruto said. Haish was with Naruto. Karyu was there as well. Kakashi and her were going to set a wedding date eventually. That kinda ticked of Naruto.

"Consider it an order" Hiashi said. Hanabi understood, and nearly collapsed.

"That was great" Hanabi said. She liked the training, once she got used to it.