Y/N's POV
"It's finally over. With this, the preliminaries are over. To everyone who has advanced to the Final Round of the third test of the chunin exams, there's one missing, but, congratulations." Hayate tells us. Kakashi-Sensei leaves and I know what happens…. "Well, I will begin the explain the last round of the chunin exams." The Hokage says. Hmm… Kabuto should be going after Sasuke around now… I think, Ah the Hokage said something oops! Uh.. Uh… Blame the snake!
"Accordingly, the final round will commence one month from now." He informs us, Training I'm train with some people! Training! "W-We're not going to do it here, right now?" Naruto asks, confused.
"This is so that there's a good amount of time for preparation." The Hokage explains, "What do you mean by that?" Neji asks, "Along with the announcement of the conclusion of the preliminary match to each country's Daimyo and Shinobi leaders, readying the summons for the Final Round requires preparations time- not to mention the time it takes for you examinees to prepare."
"I don't quite get what you're trying to say. What do you mean?" Kankuro says with a nasty look on his face, "It basically means to know your adversary, this gives you time to prepare yourself. Time to analyze what you learned about the adversaries in the preliminaries...It's time to take stock of your successes, dumbbutt." I muttered the last part but considering the snarky comments and snickers running through everyone's thoughts or the small smirks, they all heard me.
"Yes, the battles until now were like actual battles. However, this is not the case in the Final Round. You might have already revealed everything in front of your rivals, so you will all have one month to train your skills." The Hokage tells us and Naruto looks determined, "I'd like to let you take your leave. But first, for the Final Round, there is one more important matter to take care of."
"Let's get on with it, so we can get training!" Naruto says impatiently, "Calm down, you are all going to take one slip of paper from the box." The Hokage tells us. "I'm going to go around in order take only one." Anko tells us and we all take one.
Dosu: 8
Naruto: 1
Temari: 7
Kankuro: 5
Gaara: 3
Shika: 9
Neji: 2
Shino:6
Y/N:10
"And that means Sasuke has 4. Very well, I will tell you about how the Final Round tournament will work." The Hokage says, "Is that what these numbers were for?" Shika asks, "Ibiki, you can reveal the pairings." I have Dosu… for how long. I shut my eyes and open them, So he still dies before hand… I shut my eyes again, "Does this mean there will be one winner of the tournament?" Shika asks, "Only one of us will be a Chunin?"
"No, on the contrary. The judges of the Final Round, of which I am one, will be made of the Kazekage, and Lords from various countries. Through this tournament…" Tuning out now. So who should I train with? I want Naruto to train to the best of his ability with Master Jiraiya. I think, "We will adjourn until next month." The Hokage tells us.
I walk on the roof and as promised Gaara was there. I walk over and sit down, "Hey." I say, "What? Do you think I'm a monster now? Do you hate me?!" He asks and I shake my head. "Gaara you're not a monster, remember that. I was wondering if you wanted to sleep just for tonight." His eyes widen, "I'll be leaving to train but one night could help you." I tell him and smile. "I-I can't. Remember?" He asks looking at me, "Oh, my chakra will keep him at bay. Trust me." I tell him. He nods slowly and lays down.
I grab his head and put it in my lap, "Better?" He nods and falls asleep. I pick him up and put him in my apartment on my bed. I stay by to keep the 1 tails at bay but I fall asleep too.
I get shaken awake by Gaara, "Thanks." He says and I smile, "No problem, I'll see you later, Gaara." I say and walk out.
Y/N's POV
I've decided! Hehehe…. I'm gonna train with Lady Tsunade! I walk towards the Hokage's room and knock.
"Come in." I hear and walk in, "Why hello. How can I help you?" He asks me kindly, "I was wondering if I could go outside of the village to train." He nods, "Of course, where?" I shrug, "Wherever I can just in a different area." He nods again, "Thank you, Lord Hokage." I bow and walk out.
"Bye Izumo, Kotetsu." I say passing the guards. They look up, "Oh! Bye Y/N!" Izumo says and I wave. I look back one more time and see Naruto and Ebisu running around the village. I take a deep breath and picture Lady Tsunade. "Long Distance Teleportation!" I say and shut my eyes. When I open them again I see a very shocked looking Shizune and Tsunade.
"Yo." I do a small wave and they just stand there jaw dropping. "W-Who are you?!" Tsunade asks, "I'm Y/N and I want you to train me. Please!" They both look shocked, "I don't know. I'm not really up for it. I'm busy!" She tells me and I sigh, "I only need 15 days of training!" She sighs in defeat, "Very well. What is it?" Tsunade asks me, "I want to learn more advanced Medical ninjutsu!" I tell her and again both jaw drops "S-Seriously?! T-That's hard stuff… But alright let's see what you have." I nod
"What can I practice on? I could always show you what I've done before too." SHe nods, "Memory Projection." I mutter and a mist screen appears and shows what I did at the Preliminaries. When it fades she looks at me, "Very well. I don't see what you really need help in." She states, "I want to become stronger. And you'r-" I'm cut off by her hugging me… "I mean you don't need any help. Maybe just start storing chakra in a point for emergency only." My eyes widen, "T-Thank you." I hadn't been hugged like that since… My father.
"Hey are you ok?" I hear and I nod, "Yeah, why?" I ask, "You're crying." She states and my hand flies up to my eyes and I wipe away a tear, "You… You remind me of my father." I tell her and she smiles kindly, "What about the rest of your family? Oh." She asks but then sees my face, "Sorry." She says, "How about I become your mother figure?" She asks me and I nod.
"Then it's settled. I'll be your 'mother'." She tells me and kisses my forehead. I have… I finally have a… "Mm!" I smile brightly. "So about that training do you want to learn how to store your chakra? It should fit in your time limit." She tells me, "Yeah I'd like that. Thank you…. Mom." She smiles and Shizune smiles as well.
Y/N's POV
By the time I got to mastering it, it was time to go, "Don't forget to store it everyday ok?!" She asks and I nod, "I'll see you again, mom." I tell her walking away. I will see you again… "Bye sister Shizune!" I tell her. I quickly use the telescope jutsu to check on Naruto. Summoning? I can do that too. I smile and walk over to a clear area.
"Long Distance Teleportation Jutsu!" I say and shut my eyes. I'm probably insane. I think as I open my eyes to find a few very shocked faces, "Heh…. Hi?" I say nervously. "Who are you and where did you come from?" A calm, cold voice asks me, "I-I I'm Y/N of the Leaf Village." I tell the orange haired man. "Itachi. Have you ever seen her before?" He asks, "No." Of course he's an Uchiha of course it's a short response. "Well? What did you want?" Pein asks me and my eyes widen, "I um… I wanted to talk to Itachi. Not on behalf of anyone but of me." Itachi steps forward, "What did you need with me? I'm sure everyone would like to hear this." He says and I gulp, "Iwantyoutotrainme!" I slur, "I want you to train me." I slow down the second time.
"Why would any of us help you, un?" A blonde haired member asks, "Because, Deidara. I want you to." They all look at me, "How did you know the brat's name?" I twitch, "Because I do, Sasori."
"Whose names do you know?" Pein asks me, "Na-Pein, Konan, Kisame, Itachi, Deidara, Sasori, Kakuzu, Zetsu, Hidan. I already met Oro the stupid little- No never mind." They all look at me suspiciously and suddenly a childish voice rings, "Hello! I'm Tobi! Tobi is a good boy!" He yells hugging me, "Aha! But I don't think you're an official member of the Akatsuki, yet." I say and they all glance at me.
"How and where did you get our information?" Pein asks me. "Listen up Uzumaki I wanted to train with Itachi!" I say losing all patients but his eyes widen, "W-What did you call me?!" He asks, "I'll tell you if you guys train me. I also swear to never say anything about knowing you." The all ponder it, "It's risky, but I'm curious. Very well. But if you show anyway of attacking us we won't hesitate to kill you." I nod, "Itachi she wanted to talk with you first. Go." He tells him.
"Yes sir." He says and walks toward me. I sense them following us, "If you want to watch just ask!" I call behind me, "What did you want to learn from me?" He asks not breaking his cold mask, "How to use my Mangekyo Sharingan." I state and his eyes widen, "What?! That's an Uchiha trait!"
"I know. But Kakashi-Sensei has it and so does the butt called Danzo. So what's wrong with me to have Sharingan?" I ask and he sighs, "Fine but first show me you have it." he says, "Sharingan!" I call and hear a few gasps from behind. He gets into a stance and says, "Good now show me your skills!" I nod and get into a stance myself, "Can I use anything?" He nods in response, Should I? I pull out shuriken and throw it at him as he blocks it I use the teleportation jutsu to get in front of him. I land a blow on his stomach and jump back, "So…?" I trail off, "You have good skill." He says. I shrug, "I bet Zabuza… sorta." I say and get behind him. I hit the 10 chakra points.
"What?! Is she beating Itachi?!" Deidara asks, "No, he's testing my strength. But I know one thing that can get him if I needed." I mutter the last part, "Alright. That's enough." Itachi tells me, "Well done." My eyes widen A compliment? From the great Itachi Uchiha? "Thanks. Can we talk?" I ask him and he nods, "Guys leave us alone, Itachi can defend for himself, easily." They all leave.
"Well?" Itachi asks expentalny. "Do you want help?" He tilts his head, "With what?" He asks, "Sasuke. I'll probably have to explain what I did when I was training so I can make something up to get him to ya know… Hate you more?" His eyes widen and he drops the mask, "How? How did you know?" He asks quietly and I wanted to hug him. He sounded so broken, "I know everyone here almost. But most of all…. Tobi." I mutter.
"Why do you have Sharingan. No the Mangekyo Sharingan." I shrug, "It was just there one day and I don- Really Zetsu?" I question and feel his presence leave. "You didn't really want to train it as more a talking thing, huh?" I laugh, "You're smart alright but it wasn't only you. I also wanted if you wanted help with your disease." His eyes widen more, "I-I'm not sure if you can help." I shake my head, "Maybe I can't help get rid of it but I can help you." I say and this time I do hug him. He hesitates then hugs back.
"Thank you, imoto." He says and I gasp, "W-What?" He seems to realize what he said and I smile, "I have to go talk to your leader. Don't forget, if you ever need someone to talk to you can talk to me." I say walking toward the hideout leaving Itachi on his own to think.
"Oi!" I call out and Pein comes to see me, "Done already?" He asks and I smile, "Yeah. I wanted to talk to you." I tell him and he raises an eyebrow, "Why?"
"I want to… Nagato." I tell him and his eyes widen so you did say what I thought earlier. Very well, let's talk in my office tomorrow." I nod and start to walk away, "Y/N?" I turn back and tilt my head, "What?" He smiles, "Why would you come here? We're a group of S-Rank criminals it could go wrong for you." I smile, "You're not bad people but I thought we were talking tomorrow?" I say and he nods. I walk out and find a tree to sleep in, to lazy to make a camping area.
Pein's POV
I wake in my room thinking about that girl, Y/N. She's powerful and smart. She could be a good asset to the Akatsuki if she was a bit older I think. I go to my office and hear a knock, "Come in." The door opens to reveal the H/C haired girl, "Hello Nagato." That's right…. "Hello Y/N." I greet. She nods at me, "I wanted to ask if… if you…" She takes a breath, "If you want to talk to Yahiko again." She finishes and my eyes widen, "Don't mess with me!" I shout at her and she steps back, "I'm dead serious." I see her mutter something and I see a white outline but then it turns into…. "Yahiko…" I say, "C-Can I get Konan?" I ask still in shock, "I already have. I know you're not that bad of people." She says and Konan walks in and gasp, "Yahiko!" She says.
"I think I'll leave you guys alone just holler when you need me." She says and all I do is nod. Once we hear the door shut I open my mouth but no words come out, "Yahiko, how?" Konan asks, "Y/N… Is special… in many ways, she can find the light in those who have lost all of their own. She has a very strong will." Yahiko tells us. "I-I lost you becaus-" I'm cut off, "Don't blame yourself for my death. Please. Y/N has a few things up her sleeve. We'll see eachother again after this. I know." He says, "Yahiko why are we able to see you?" I ask and he smirks, "Because if you know her… She knows you." He says, "Y/N! Come here." I call and she comes back in, "Yes?"
"Why?" She smiles, "Because you're worth it. I thought I told you, you're not bad people." She tells us, "Yahiko, do you have anything to give them?" She asks, "Yes. Here." He pulls out to braclets, "I wanted to give these to you after the war ended. So here!" He gives one of his smiles, "I have to go now. Till next time!" He says and vanishes.
Y/N gives a small smile, "I hope you got something out of that, good or bad I just thoug-" She gets cut off by Konan and I hugging her. Konan was crying, "Thank you so much, Y/N." Y/N smiles sadly, "I know what it's like to lose someone." She say, "Do you know how long we took? It's almost night." She laughs, "I'll see you around."
Sasori's POV
I was walking around when that girl came out of Nagato's office smiling. She bumped into me, "Watch it brat." I says, "Meh, didn't feel like it. Can you teach me how to make puppets? It's kinda cool." She tells me. I think for a bit, "Fine, brat, come on." I lead her to my room. I pull out my tools, "I'm going to need supplies…" I mutter and she looks over, "What do you need?" She asks, "Wood." She looks around and mutters something.
I see a pretty good piece of wood appear. I don't show emotions, "Thanks." She nods. I feel different around her and I don't know why. I feel almost human again. She helps me while I make a puppet, "Do you know how to use chakra strings?" I ask and she nods. I give her the puppet we had been working on, "Here. It's yours." I tell her and she smiles, "Thank you!" She hugs me then pulls out a blank scroll. The puppet goes inside of the scroll and she starts toward the door, "See ya!" She says and smiles.
Y/N's POV
"Deidara!" I call. He turns to me, "What?" He asks, "You work with explosions right?" I ask, I want to hang with every member except maybe Tobi he might accidentally trigger my powers or something. Deidara nods, "Can I watch you?" I ask, "Yeah! Un! Finally someone who appreciates my art!" He yells and I laugh. We head outside and he pulls out his clay, "Earth Style?" I ask and his eyes widen, "How'd you know, un?" He asks and I smile, "It's clay plus you just told me."
"When did I tell you?" He asks confused, "When you asked me how I knew. You didn't say anything to tell me otherwise." I tell him and he smiles, "Smart. I'll have to remember that." I return his smile as he makes a clay bird. It flies into the sky and I laugh, "Katsu!" He says and it explodes. I clap and he turns to me, "You really like it?" He asks me and I smile, "Yeah that was cool." I tell him. Dosu and Hayate were killed, huh? I think inwardly.
"Why do you hang out with the likes of us, anyways?" He asks me, "I just wanted to and since I haven't been killed yet you're not the cold heartless people everyone thinks you are. But if we meet again I'm going to pretend I don't know you. But one day we can meet on the same side, I'm sure of it." I tell him. We spent the rest of the day blowing stuff up. I drop by Kakuzu's room before going to my tree and dropped him some money. To say the least we're on good terms now.
One more day and I'll be 'leaving' here. I think and spot a silver haired ninja, "Hey Hidan." I say. He looks over, "Oh, it's you." He says, "Yeah, wanna walk?" I ask and he shrugs, "Why not." I can tell he's trying not to cuss in front of me and smile. We just walk until the moons in the middle of the sky, "Well, I should probably get to sleep now, it was a good walking with you Hidan." I wave and jump into a tree. He walks away, "Goodnight, Y/N." I hear faintly and smile.
I wake up and run off to find Kisame. I spot him, "Kisame!" I call and he looks over and waves, "Hey squirt." I giggle, "Can you teach me how to use my sword better?" I ask and he nods, "First get your sword, I'll wait." He tells me and I summon it. "Ok show me what you know." He instructs. I show him the basics of it and he nods. He teaches me how to use it better and some new sword techniques. I walk with him to the base, "Hey!" I greet everyone and they all turn. I even see some smiles, "I'm leaving tonight guys." I tell them and Itachi speaks up, "Why?" I sigh, "I need to practice and prepare for Oro's stupid attack." I tell them and they all glance at me,
"Oro? You mean you have problems with Orochimaru?" Nagato asks me and I nod, "But I have a favor to ask… I want you to deliver me…. Injured to the Leaf Village at the gates…" I say looking down. Itachi understands why, "Very well." Pein says, "You don't have to be seen but leave a thing so they don't suspect that I actually like you guys." They all nod and Itachi steps forward, "I'll do it." He says and I nod at him, "Thank you, guys." I say then suddenly Itachi hits a point on my neck and I pass out.
3rd POV
I'm almost at the Village. Itachi thinks looking at the now scarred and injured girl laying on his shoulder. Thank you Y/N. He still couldn't believe how much she had trusted them. The note they left was clear enough, 'We'll be back for her soon.' is what it said. The Akatsuki put a F/C ring on her right pointer finger with 遠 on it. It couldn't be removed but she could use it to talk to them if she wanted.
When Itachi reached the gates he woke the H/C haired girl and said, "Good bye, Y/N." She noded her thanks and stumbled into the gates. Izumo spotted her and almost didn't recognize her, "Y/N!" He called Kotetsu looked up, "First Hayate and now Y/N?" He asks, "We need to talk to Lord Hokage and get her to a hospital!" Izumo said. Kotetsu noded and went to talk to the Hokage while Izumo took Y/N to the hospital.
Hokage's POV
"Lord Hokage!" I hear as the door opens up, "Hello Kotetsu what's wrong?" I ask looking up at his panicked face, "I-It's Y/N!" My eyes widen and I stand up, "She just stumbled into the village all beat up. Izumo took her to the hospital!" He tell me and I nod, "Thank you Kotetsu please go back to the gates we can't have anyone else slipping in." I tell him, he nods and runs off.
I get to the hospital and ask for Y/N's room. I see Sakura coming from the hallways, "L-Lord Hokage! What are you doing here?" She asks me, "I'm here to check on Y/N." I tell her and her eyes widen, "What happened?" She asks worried and I shrug, "Izumo brought her here from the gates a little bit ago." I inform her and she gasps. Sakura ended up following me to Y/N's room.
When we show up she's laying there sleeping but I look her over, a few scratches on her arms, legs, and face. But the one that stuck to me the most was the giant sword gash across her stomach. It looked bad but it wasn't fatal. I found a scroll stuck to her, 'She's strong. We'll be coming back for her soon.' is what it said. I need to talk to Kakashi. I leave but Sakura stays a bit.
Sakura's POV
I passed Lord Hokage in the hallways of the hospital and found out Y/N had been injured. When we got to her room she had cuts all over and a pretty bad sword wound. Once Lord Hokage left I got up a little after and gathered the other Genin.
It only took telling them that Y/N was injured and suddenly the schedule was freed up. Everyone includes, Shikamaru, Kiba, Ino, Choji, Asuma-Sensei, Kurenai-Sensei, Shino, and Naruto. Hinata wanted to come but still shouldn't be moving. Lee shouldn't really be moving either. When we got to Y/N's room Kakashi-Sensei and Sasuke were there. Also that girl that Y/N summoned, Rin, I think. We all go in and Y/N's stirring.
Y/N's POV
I wake up sore all over my body. I opened my eyes to see everyone standing there. I tried to sit up, but instantly regretted it, Kisame went a little to hard for that sword. I think, "Y/N! Don't strain yourself." I nod and lay back, "Yep. I get that. Did you all come here worried about me?" I ask.
"Of course we did! You're our friend! Now what happened?" Ino asks. I made my eyes widen in fear and I tremble a bit, "I-It's hard to but I remember some of it." I tell them, "Can I tell the Sensei's?" They all nod and wish me well.
"Y/N. What happened?" Kakashi-Sensei asked, "I was captured. By-By Itachi Uchiha." I tell him. Their eyes widen, "What?! How did-?" Asuma-Sensei asks, "I don't know, I remember them talking about my chakra and abilities. I tried to run away twice. I was on my way back from training outside of the village." They nod, "Y/N, how are you feeling?" Kurenai-Sensei asks softly, "I'm feeling better. I'll be ok. I got out and they didn't get information but-" I stop and look at my hand and tug at the ring on my pointer finger, "It-It doesn't come off!" I say.
"What? Kurenai get the Hokage!" Asuma-Sensei tells her and she goes off. Kakashi-Sensei and Asuma-Sensei try to get it off but if it comes off it reappears, Man they did a good job, I'll give them that I think to myself as I hear a few chuckles from the other Hokages. The current Hokage walks in, "Ah. You're awake, Y/N. What's the problem?" He asks, "The ring won't come off. And if it does it just comes back 2 seconds later." Kakashi-Sensei tells him.
"That's strange. Who was it?" He asks, "Itachi Uchiha." I state and his eyes widen, "Really?" I nod, "Weasel. It took two tries to get away." He nods, "Can you move?" I slowly sit up, "It still hurts but yeah." He sighs, "Well how was your training?" He asks changing the topic, "It went well until I ya know…"
"Yes, well get better. Remember the Chunin exam is in 11 days." He reminds me and I nod. He gives me a sime and walks out. Soon the others walk out but the Genin walk in and Rin. Rin walks over and starts to heal me. "Hey." I say, "Y/N… will you be ok?" I nod but Rin answeres for me, "She'll be fine by tomorrow. She's a pretty fast healer plus her medical ninjutsu. Then there's me her sister!" She says and smiles.
"Yeah that's true. Maybe I can train with some of you." I say. Naruto grins, Sakura smiles, and the rest smirk or smile slightly. "Well get better soon Y/N!" Sakura tells me and walks out. The others leave as well. Sasuke stayed behind, "You worried me, you know?" He asks me and I smile, "Oh? The great Sasuke was worried for me?" I ask playfully, "Well if you can train why don't you train with me and Kakashi-Sensei tomorrow?" He asks me and I nod, "Sure." He nods and walks out. I watch out my window to see a beautiful sunset. I start to doze off.
I wake up and find Sasuke sitting on my bed, "Oh good you're up. Let's go." I nod and we head to the cliff to meet Kakashi-Sensei. "Y/N! You're feeling better I take it?" Kakashi-Sensei asks and I nod, "If I wasn't I wouldn't be here." I tell him. "What have you been doing?" I ask.
"I've been practicing Chidori." Sasuke tells me and I nod, "Cool." Sasuke goes on practicing for a few hours. I look up and they decide to take a break, "So Y/N did you get anyone to train you?" I smile mischievously and Kakashi-Sensei backs up and I laugh, "Yeah but you'll find out if you show up to my fight." He sighs and Sasuke smirks. "Ok guys I'm going home for the day. You can keep practicing or not." Kakashi-Sensei tells us in a bored tone and poofs away.
"Sasuke how's your training going?" I ask, "Good. What about you?" I shrug, "Besides recent events it's going well." He nods. I look at the sun setting and didn't realize Sasuke got closer until I turned to face him, "Hey Sasuke?" He looks at me, "Yeah?" I smile slightly, "How's your curse mark?" He turns to face me, "It's not hurting, yours?" He asks, "What? Are you just going off of my questions? It's fine I haven't been around someone with it activated lately so I'm good." I say.
"What's that ring?" He asks, "Oh… I can't take it off. I've tried." I tell him and his eyes widen, "Does it bother you?" He asks, "No, the only thing that bothers me is what you're brother did to me." I tell him and his eyes widen more if possible. "Him? He did that to you?" Sasuke spat the him part out and I nod.
"Yeah, wasn't my-" I'm cut off…. By Sasuke Uchiha's lips crashing into mine and my eyes widen. I feel him smirk in the kiss and I give in to. His lips are softer than I thought. I wrap my arms around his neck and he brings me closer by pulling me up by my waist. The kiss lasted for a bit longer. When we pulled apart I looked at him, "Sasuke…?" I question, "It was a sorry for my brother." He says smirking and I smile, "Nice."
"Y/N I… I like you Y/N. You were different from those other girls. You took the time to get to know me. Even if you don't know me that well I feel I could tell you anything." He says and I smile gently, "Because you can. You can trust me and confide to me." I tell him. I lean against the rock behind me and Sasuke lays in my lap. "The stars are pretty." I mutter and look down to see Sasuke falling asleep. I run my fingers through his hair and sigh, "Duckbutt… that was my first kiss ya know?" I say barely above a whisper. I pick him up and take him to his house and I got to my apartment.
Y/N's POV
I wake up and remember last night. I get up, I'm going to watch Naruto train today but first… "Hey Sasuke!" I say and wave. He looks over at me and blushes lightly, "Hey Y/N. I take it you're not training with me today?" I shake my head, "No sorry, I'll try to stop by though." He shrugs, "Yeah, I'd like that." He walks by and kisses my cheek and I blush. "See ya, Sasuke." I say.
I go off to find Naruto. What I found was a very worn out Naruto and Master Jiraiya. "YO!" I call out. Jiraiya looks over at me, "How's Naruto's training going?" I ask, "You know him? You know I'm training him?" I nod, "Here let me help." I use my water chakra and splash Naruto, "W-What's that?" Naruto shoots up, "To be clear, you have no sense." Jiraiya tells him, "Oh! Pervy Sage! Y/N! You're better?" I nod, "After you've been training for 3 weeks, you are still this level. If you continue like this it's pointless." Jiraiya tells him and I laugh, "That's not how it is! I'm doing this with all my might!" Naruto argues, "I understand that, if you really want to succeed at summoning jutsu, you have to do it like you're going to die or it's not good at all."
"That's what I'm doing! I drill my chakra every day like I'm going to die" Naruto yells, "That's not the same Naruto." "Woah! So you got my Student son on your team. And you met his godfather also my sensei. I sigh, Yes Minato and now your sensei's going to push your son off a cliff. I tell him and let him rant for a bit, "What?! You're not going to teach me?" Naruto asks.
"You need to risk your life on it."
"L-Life…?" Naruto questions.
It's not a joke. Even so, will you do it?" Jiraiya asks him, "O-Of course! I always risk my life!" I look between them, "Can I join?" I ask, "Yeah! Come on Y/N!" Jiraiya nods, "Well then, follow me." He says and I walk after him while Naruto makes a weird face but eventually comes.
First we go to the hot springs and I just wait for them while I smile knowingly. I then follow them and then we go to Ichiraku's Ramen, "Why don't we do training like this everyday?" Naruto says, "Good, now eat up. It might be your last meal." Jiraiya muttered the last part, "No, nothing. Nothing at all, eat it all!" He says and laughs nervously. Naruto finished and turned to see that Jiraiya was gone. I sighed and paid for him and thank them.
Naruto rants to Jiraiya after we found him and I just sigh. "Oi! Y/N aren't you mad? That was a lot of money!" Naruto asks me and I shrug, "I've got quite a bit." Jiraiya scolds him then asks, "Do you happen to have a girl you like?" Naruto looks at him, confused so he elaborates. "Well. you could say she's there, you could say I like her…" Naruto says blushing, "So who is it?" Naruto tenses, "Oh No one. Well…" Naruto goes and we go off after Naruto argues both sides about Sakura.
Naruto ends up getting hit in the face and I walk over and Sakura's eyes widen, "A-Ah! Y/N! Are you feeling better? That's good. I gotta run! Bye!" She says, Her strength reminds me of mom. I think and Naruto gets up. "Y/N?" I look over and he hugs me. I laugh, "Alright Naruto." I ruffle his hair. We start walking and Jiraiya hits Naruto and makes him pass out. "Hey Jiraiya just so ya know.. I'ma gonna have ta get ya back for that ya know?" He gulps and we start walking, "So who are you anyways?"
"I'm Y/N, Master Jiraiya." I tell him and he nods, "Can you do summoning jutsu?" He asks, "Yeah I learned from my mom, but I think it'd be cool to summon Frogs too." I tell him. He pulls out the scroll, "Here, write your name in blood." He orders and I nod, "Really?! Thank you." He nods and I do as told, "Now try." I focus and summon a pretty big frog and he nods, "Very good. Better than Naruto." I smirk then nod at the frog and he disappears.
We get to the cliff, "So we push him?" I ask and He nods and Naruto wakes up. Jiraiya tells him what to do and pushes him. I smile, "He'll make it." I say, Kurama he better make it! Kurama nods and I smile. "Hey Y/N. Who taught you summoning?" He asks, "Like I said it was my mother. She adopted me. I'm sure you'll meet her soon." I tell him and he shrugs.
We wait at the top, "Well I'll meet you at the hospital." I tell him and turn around to leave, "Huh?" I shrug, "Oh you'll see." I tell him and walk away. I walk the streets of Konoha and see Iruka teaching his class, "Hey Iruka-Sensei! Lord Hokage!" I call up he smiles and looks at me, "Hey Y/N." They both greet me and Konohamaru waves. I wave back and keep walking.
I see Shika walking around, "Hey Shika!" I call he looks over lazily, "Oh, Hey Y/N." He smiles slightly, "What are you up to?" I ask, "I'm gonna go watch the clouds. Wanna join me?" I nod and walk with him to his spot. After a while the sun starts setting, "Well I gotta run Shika, nice hanging with you!" I say getting up, "Yeah, it's nice feel free to come here anytime." I smile, "I think I will. Good bye." He nods and we both walk off.
I start heading to the hospital and I find that Naruto was riding the giant toad boss, Gamabunta. He's using shadow clones to pull himself back up I smile. Then Naruto passes out and Gamabunta saves him. He lands and lays Naruto outside by the hospital. I smile at his peaceful face and go home.
I hung out with Shika and his team after that dropping by to say hi to Hinata and Lee. I trained here and there and as promised I dropped by Sasuke and Kakashi-Sensei every once and awhile. Today I walked with Shika and played some Chogi with him by Naruto's bed, "Is he ever gonna wake up? Maybe he's dead." Shika says after he wins another round. It's always so close but he ends up beating me anyways, "Nah, he probably went for 3 weeks to his limit and ended like this." I say and Shika shrugs.
I sense Gaara coming in and the sand stops, "Yo! You finally woke up, eh?" Shika asks him and I smile at Naruto, "You're at the hospital, the told us you'd been out cold for 3 days and 3 nights." I tell him
"3 days and 3 nights?!" He panics, "Uh yeah! More or less." We tell him, "Guys! When does the final competition start?" He shouts, "It's tomorrow." I tell him, "What?!" He yells and I hide behind Shika, "Why didn't you guys wake me earlier! I can't be just snoozing through in a place like this!" He says grabbing Shika's shirt. I detach him as he keeps shouting. Shika gives me a thankful look, "What about Pervy Sage? Where is he?! I've got to have him watch me train." Naruto rants.
"Naruto calm down. Shika doesn't know what you're on about." I tell him and he starts to shake me, "Y/N! You do!" I hit him off and cough up a bit of blood, "Naruto…. I'm still healing a bit…" I say and he gasps. He looks around for his clothing and Shika checks on me, "Hey, you ok?" I nod, "I'm fine… I'm trying to get him to calm down or focus on something else." Shika nods, "But the blood…" I smile, "I'm fine Shika! Don't worry."
"Settle down a bit. It doesn't matter that you've been asleep. Sometimes that's the best training. Hey are you ok?" Shika asks, "I'm so hungry…" Naruto responds and I hold back a laugh, "Don't keep scaring me like that…" Shika says, "Don't forget about the fruit basket, Shika." He nods and picks it up, "It's such a drag but I bought it for Choji but the doctor said he couldn't have it. So let's eat it together." Shika says, "Choji? Is he that sick?"
"Now don't be fooled. He's sick from eating too much BBQ." Naruto laughs, "That's just like him." I sigh and walk out, "I'm gonna check on Lee." I say walking out. I walk down the hall and see his room. I hear Naruto and Shika behind me so I wait up. "Come on guys." We walk into find Gaara about to kill Lee, "You jerk! What the heck do you think you're doing?!" Naruto yells after punching Gaara, "Hey Naruto, During shadow possession jutsu moves me too." Shika tells him, "Oh Sorry Shikamaru."
"What were you trying to do?" Naruto asks. I walk up behind Gaara just in case, "Well? What were you trying to do to Bushy Brow here?!" Naruto questions, "I was trying to kill him." Gaara says.
Gaara's POV
Why do they interfere?! I'm just using my way of living. "What?!" Both of the Leaf Ninja ask, "Why'd you have to do something like that? You beat him in the match, right? Do you have a personal grudge against him or something?" The one with pineapple hair asks, "I don't have anything like that. I just wanted to kill him, that's it." I inform them, "How can you say something so selfish, you bastard?!" The blonde one asks.
"You… You had a lousy upbringing didn't you? All you care about is yourself." The jutsu lets up and I try to move but someone grabs me from behind. The pain in my head earlier let up and I feel more calm. The only person able to do this is… "Y/N!" Both Leaf Ninja say, "Gaara… Don't… Please… Don't…" she says, "I-I Y/N" Y/N hugs me tighter, "Please three of us have monsters inside us." She says and I see the blonde one gasp, "Y/N? R-Really?" He asks.
"Yeah. I have parts of both yours and Gaara's. We all have bad upbringings." I can hear the pain in her voice. I tell them about my father and how I was born a monster. And how I don't have love in my life. "The only ties I have are ties of hate." I tell them.
"Just what happened?" the blonde one asks and I can feel that power building up again, "In the 6 years since the time when I was 6 years old, my real father has tried to assassinate me more times than I can count!" Both boys tense and Y/N just hugs me tighter, "But I thought you said that your father spoiled you… What's going on here?"
"Those who are two strong are apt to become feared. Born through the jutsu my mind was unstable. Finally everyone realized I had emotional problems. As for my father the Kazekage, at the same time I was the ultimate weapon for the village, I became the biggest threat. It seems I was labeled a dangerous figure as soon as I turned 6. I was treated politely because I was feared. They wanted me to disappear. So why did I keep living? I had to ask myself that question and couldn't find the answer, but as long as you're alive, you need a reason. If you don't have one, it's just the same as being dead." I say.
"What's he saying?" pineapple head asks. I look at the other one and it seems he knows what I'm trying to say, "My reason for living was to kill people." I feel Y/N's arms squeeze me once, "He's the same as Naruto until he never got anyone to help him." I hear her mutter. She had been preventing me from using jutsu with a counter jutsu but let go from exhaustion and my sand started to move toward them. Then the guys sensei came in, "Tomorrow's the final round! There's no need to rush like this! Or do you just want to stay here starting today?" The man asks.
I grab my head in pain as memories come rushing into my head. I feel a hand on my shoulder and the pain resides. I walk out, "I will… kill you all without fail." I tell them and see Y/N shoot me a worried glance. "Garra. Want another sleep before the match tomorrow? I hear in my head and nod slightly. I see Y/N shut her eyes and open them, "Is…. Is Dosu dead?" She asks and I nod once more and walk out.
Y/N's POV
"You guys ok?" I look at Naruto and set a hand on his shoulder. He relaxes and nods. I smile and walk out after shooting a glance at them on last time.
"Hey Y/N." I hear and turn around from my spot on the roof. I smile softly, "Hey Gaara." I say, "Look… I-I'm sorry about that. But what were you doing…. That prevented me?" He asks me, "I just learned it so I'm not really sure. But come here." I say and he walks over and sits. After a while he lays down in my lap, "Thank you, Y/N… for not hating me, and doing this…" He murmurs and falls asleep. I sit there looking at the stars. I wonder how mom's doing right now. I think to myself and lay back. He woke up around midnight, "Huh?" He looks around, "Hey, sleep well?" I ask he looks at me, "Yeah, thanks." I nod, "I've got to go. See ya around Gaara." I wave and leave.
The festival was tonight but they aren't really my thing so I go home. I look around, "Hey you guys wanna come out?" I ask the Hokages and Kushina. They all nod and there were puffs of smoke, "Thanks Y/N." Tobirama says and I nod, "You guys can go out just transform first." They all nod and do different transformation and head out. I look and find Rin fast asleep on my couch. I smile, "Hey Rin the others have gone out if you want to, Nee-San." I tell her and she laughs, "I think I could go for a stretch, yeah." I nod, "Well see you later… I'm going to bed."
"Wake up, Y/N! It's the tournament today!" I wake up to Rin shaking me, "Yeah! We wish you good luck!" Hashirama tells me and I laugh, "You guys too. When Oro summons you guys I wish you luck. Minato…. Kushina….Feel free to watch your son." I say and head out. When I reach the arena I look around and see that the others were here as well. All except Naruto, Dosu and Sasuke. I sigh as they start firing the starting works.
Suddenly the arena looks at Naruto as he slides in and tries to warn us about the bulls and I laugh, "Naruto… They're stuck outside your fine." He breaths out a sigh of relief, "Hey where's Sasuke?"
"He's missing and so is Dosu." Shika says and the proctor tells them off. We all look towards the spectators. I see the 'Kazekage' show up and I cough once. Shika looks at me and I shake my head and smile.
"Everyone, thank you very much for coming to the Village Hidden in the Leaves Chunin Exam. Will will now begin the 'Final Round' matches for the 9 who made it through the preliminaries! Please wait till the end!" The Hokage announces.
"I have something to tell you before the match. Look at this." The proctor pulls out the matches and I see my name and was about to ask, "Y/N you have opponents picked by the Hokage to face that he believes will match your strength. There are 5 of them." Everyone's eyes widen and I jawdrop then look at the Hokage who just smiles at me. I gain a tick mark then sigh.
"Sasuke still hasn't come. What'll happen?" Naruto asks, "In case a competitor does not arrive by the start time of his match he or she will lose by default!" He tells Naruto. "Listen up. The terrain is different, but the rule is that there are no rules, the same as the preliminaries. The match will continue until one or the other dies, or acknowledges defeat. However, if I judge that it has been decided, I'll stop the match there. No arguments either. Understood? So the first match is Naruto Uzumaki and Neji Hyuga. Just those two remain and the rest go up to the waiting room." He tells us and we all head up.