Monster
Chapter 36
Sasuke POV:
The Third Test.
After the Hokage had congratulated us and gave a speech we were interrupted by our new proctor. Hayate Gekko. He was a sickly-looking man with dark circles under his eyes and constantly coughed as he spoke. From what he told us there were still too many candidates left so we were to fight one on one battles with each other. The winner moved on to the final exam. Anything went.
Unless the proctor himself decreed a loser, he would intervein to stop an unnecessary death. It was pretty simple for the most part. Since one guy dropped out we had an even number of twenty, meaning there would be ten rounds. There was an electronic score board that selected names at random. Whoever's name came up alongside yours would be your opponent.
Sounds fun.
Hokage POV:
It looks like all the rookie genin passed the second test. It's no wonder they were all so eager to nominate them.
My old gaze flickered to the fox child at the front. I had never seen much of the boy in person myself but I knew of him. Kakashi spoke very highly of the demon child just so he could have a chance. Seeing as how he made it this far and there have been no travesties involving the fox it seems to be alright.
In his eyes, I could see the fierce look of determination as he stood there listening to the proctor's words. Considering all he's been through he appears to have grown up nicely. Though my weary gaze still noted the hideous scar that peered through the boy's shirt.
From what I understand about that scar it was the day Kakashi followed him home. He was beaten within an inch of his life and violently raped by three grown men. While they did, one of them carved the word 'Demon' into the boy's chest. Remembering that story only catered to the burden placed on my heart. That poor boy. It was only when he went to the Land of Waves did he become what he always wanted.
Accepted. It brought joy to my heart in hearing those sweet words when Hatake reported back to me. They even named their bridge after the boy. He was hero in their eyes. Not the demon that this village only sees.
And those two...
My gaze then shifted to the Uchiha and the girl. They haven't left his side since that mission. Their presence alone protects the boy from the citizens and Iruka has become the father that he never had. I'm glad. It appears Kakashi was right. The boy's life is changing for the better. If he can make it through the finals...who knows. Maybe the village will see him as something other than a monster. Not a demon, but a respectable shinobi.
Hmm...
Flashback:
"Lord Hokage-sama."
"What is it Kakashi?" I asked the silvered haired jounin.
"During the preliminaries, I humbly ask that you only permit me to be the one to stop the boy if I deem him out of hand." He requested.
"Oh, and why's that?" I asked, intrigued at the notion.
"The boy can't help but fight like a demon. It's just the way he is. If you were to allow another to intervein they would do so immediately and with the intent to kill. He just needs a chance." The man pleaded.
"Very well. I'll allow it but should I deem him out of control then I will not hesitate."
"Understood."
End Flashback.
Kakashi...you really have grown too attached. So, attached that even I told you should anything go horribly wrong to take the child and run. To go back to that paradise in the Waves. You've always been a good and well trusted shinobi Kakashi. You've given up so much for the sake of the village. You've lost everything. As my final thank you I will permit you to have this happiness. This little family that you've created by accident. I truly do wish you happiness Silver Fang.
Looks like the first match is about to start.
Sasuke POV:
SASUKE UCHIHA VS. YOROI AKADO
LEAF VS. LEAF
Hn, looks like I'm up first.
Naruto and Sakura both wished me luck and retreated to the upper level along with the other's and their senses. "Try not to overdo anything too much Sasuke. I know I've already sealed that curse mark but be careful." Sensei said as he passed me.
"You underestimate me too much." I smirked as I turned to face the silver haired jounin. "Kaka-sensei." I playfully mocked. The man hmphed and then smiled, waving as he joined the others.
"Alright, will the two opponents please step forward for the first round." The proctor coughed wearily.
Man, that guy's gonna keel over at any time. Why the hell did they choose this guy to be the examiner? He's not contagious, is he?
My thoughts were put to rest when the leaf nin approached. He was fairly tall and covered his face with a rag. Only dark circular lenses peeked through the mask as eyes. I took a deep breath and silenced the world around me. Only the beat of my own heart could my ears detect within the barrier I'd created.
The moment the examiner said "Begin" the palms of the man's hand began to glow as he infused it with chakra. He lunged for me and I immediately dodged spinning into a kick and knocking the man out of balance. "Is that all you got?" I asked annoyed. The man roared and came after me again. He thrusted his chakra fist at me profusely but I was too fast. I dodged his every attack with ease.
When I had had, enough I slipped under him and kicked him straight into the air, only to reappear behind him in midair with my sharingan. "Too bad. I was hoping to have a little fun before this was over!" I mocked as I went to kick him again but he blocked. Though it did him no good as I faked him out and went to his other side and slammed the back of my arm into his face, then returned with another kick to his stomach.
The man cursed in pain as he hit the ground, spewing blood as he coughed. I looked at the ref and waited. His weary gaze drifted between me and the man on the ground. "Come on already. He's down." I said. Just as the ref was about to call it the man grabbed ahold of my leg with his infused hand. "Dammit! Get off of me!" I shouted as I struck him, stumbling back.
Suddenly I began to feel faint as if I had been drained. The man laughed as he staggered to his feet. "Is that entertaining enough for you?" He mocked callously. "Once my hand comes into contact with you it drains away your remaining chakra and energy."
So, that's what that was. Hn.
"That a pretty handy jutsu." I barked, summoning my sharingan once again, a crazed look in my eye. "Hope you don't mind if I take it."
With great speed I charged at the man with a kunai and slashed at him ferociously, spinning and twirling the blade with a maniacal smirk tugging at my lips.
There!
Just as his chakra started to die down I dodged his final blow and dove the knife straight into his hand. The leaf nin let out a horrifying scream, but was silenced when I took the embedded knife in his hand and twisted it behind his back. Next I copied his jutsu with my other hand and thrusted it over his face. His muffled cries of agony quickly faded away as he collapsed beneath me.
I then vanquished my crimson eyes and tore out the kunai that I embedded in his hand. Blood splattered as I did, staining a little of my blue cut off. How pathetic. I sneered as I wiped the back hand holding the blood dripping kunai across the corner of my mouth. Without realizing it I had stained a little of my cheek with the man's blood.
My hardened gaze peered at the ref. "Well..."
"Oh right. The winner of the first preliminary round is Sasuke Uchiha. You will advance to the finals." He coughed.
xXxXx
After the match, they sent out a medical team to clean up. I slowly and casually made my way to the rest of my team.
Kakashi POV:
Hmm, it appears he was paying closer attention to my fight with Zabuza than I thought. Using one's own jutsu against themselves is one of my parlor tricks. However...to have developed his sharingan to such a level so soon it quite impressive. And to think...we haven't even seen his full Uchiha capabilities yet.
Once the boy made his way to the rest of us he was congratulated by his peers.
"Sasuke-kun you made me worry for a second there when he grabbed your leg." The cherry blossom said. The raven simply flicked the girl's forehead in response. "Baka, you worry too much." He smirked, before he stood before me. He stared at me for a moment before his face flushed in annoyance.
Does he want me to say something?
My gaze was torn from the steaming raven at the sound of a fox's giggle. "Sensei, I think he wants you to pat him on the head and tell him he did a good job like you always do." He said.
Eh?
I looked back at the fuming boy and studied him. His fist were balled in annoyance and his head had dropped just a little, casting a shadow over his eyes. A low growl started to conjure in his throat as he impatiently waited.
I slowly raised my hand and placed on top of the boy's head and patted it. "Who would of thought that our little rebellious raven would secretly want his sensei's approval." I chuckled, watching the shiver travel up the boy's body. "Sasuke." I said, the boy's deep onyx eyes annoyingly and shyly latching onto mine. His face flushed a gentle rosy pink as he awaited my praise.
"I'm proud of you." I smiled. He bit his lip back and softly scowled at me, before turning away to face the railing. He looked back briefly and tried to cover up the fact that he was still blushing by giving me a not so menacing stare.
They really are just kids.
Sasuke POV:
Stupid sensei.
Naruto POV:
Sasuke's so cute. He likes to play the bad boy but really, he's just a softy. I wonder whose next.
To be continued...
Well that's one match down. Hope you guys enjoyed. Let me know what you thought. Things will start to crazy soon enough. I'm not doing a play by play or recreating all of the matches. So, if I just skip through it and do a side convo don't be surprised. And there will be other POV's but I don't want to focus too much on them. Obviously, I'm going to mainly focus on my OG's lol. Well, feel free to review and I'll see you guys next chapter!