Chapter 5

Jounin Exams Part I

A Ninja should always see through deception

It was dark, hardly visible to the naked eye if it wasn't for the bright brown yellow ground helping to see. Unfortunately it's distance wasn't far as you could only see 10 meter in the circle.

Our Female hero, Sakura Haruno was surrounded by darkness. She couldn't believe where she was. Last night she went to bed and now she is in this strange weird place, why?

Even with the ground glowing she still couldn't see an end to the darkness, she saw no end and probably make out that there is no end.

"SASUKE-KUN!" A female voice shouted

Sakura looked all around her surroundings to find a young version of Naruto holding a young version of Sasuke.

She saw Naruto injuries, she couldn't believe he was alive after all that. Blood covered most of his clothing, he had a hole on hi jackets chest and she could see that he was beginning to turn pale due to the amount of blood he had lost.

Sasuke was injured aswell but not as bad as Naruto was. She could see that he had a few bruises on his left arm, can tell that he has a broken finger and a sprained ankle.

Comparing the two, Naruto was probably at the verge of death. Sasuke wasn't even close, by a far distance he was from dying.

Naruto had his right arm wrapped around Sasuke's back and had Sasuke's arm wrapped around Naruto's neck.

Sasuke was limping due to the sprained ankle he had received.

Back than Sakura would just run and take care of Sasuke but now she sees that Naruto has sustained worse injuries that he should be taken care of first.

"NARUTO! ARE YOU OKAY!?" Sakura Asked, worried for her blond teammate

She didn't care about Sasuke since he abandoned the village first and never cared for his friend or teammates. Why care for him if he doesn't care for you?

Sakura was about to run up to Naruto until something ran through her like a ghost.

What she saw was the young version of herself, running up to Sasuke and Naruto.

"SASUKE-KUN!" Shouted the worried young Sakura

Naruto saw the young Sakura and gave his smile to her and Asked "Sakura-Chan, I kept my promise to you. Aren't you happy?"

PUNCH!

This made the older Sakura upset as she saw her younger form punched Naruto in the stomach.

"HAPPY?! HAPPY?!" Screamed the young Sakura

"WHAT'D DO YOU THINK WOULD MAKE ME HAPPY?! KILLING SASUKE-KUN YOU BAKA! I TOLD YOU TO DO ONE THING AND THIS IS THE RESULT YOU STUPID BAKA?!" Screamed the young Sakura in rage

"WAIT STOP PLEASE! NARUTO DIDN'T HAVE A CHOICE THAT TIME!" the Older Sakura begged

The young Sakura didn't respond, instead continued to yell at Naruto.

"THE VILLAGERS WERE RIGHT! YOU ARE A DEMON! YOU'RE JUST JEALOUS THAT SASUKE-KUN IS MUCH BETTER AND STRONGER THAN YOU, YOU DAMN DEMON!" The young Sakura scream

This pained the older Sakura's heart as she regretted hurting Naruto. She wanted her younger self to stop screaming at the young Naruto. Back then she didn't think that Naruto had sustained more injuries than Sasuke but now she knows and still regrets today.

"B….., But Sakura-Chan? I brought Sasuke-Teme back. Aren't you happy that he's back?" Naruto asked with wide eyes of shock mixed with sadness

"I WOULD BE HAPPY IF YOU DIDN'T TRY TO KILL HIM YOU BAKA!" Sakura yelled, then took Sasuke away from Naruto

"Sasuke-Kun, are you okay?" Sakura Asked with concern and sadness in her voice

"*groans* hrrrr." The young Sasuke groaned in pain

"Don't worry Sasuke-Kun. You'll be alright." The young Sakura said smoothly

"AND YOU UZUMAKI STAY AWAY FRM ME AND SASUKE-KUN! YOU GOT THAT DEMON!" The young Sakura Shouted

"*sniff**sniff*, But Sakura-Chan…., I did it for you…., I love you." Naruto was now crying

"YEAH RIGHT! LIKE I'LL EVER LOVE AN IDIOT LIKE YOU!" Sakura yelled

The older Sakura was completely angry with her younger self as she realise now that it was Sasuke's fault that time. She should've realised it sooner that Sasuke was the one in fault in hand.

"Come on Sasuke-Kun, let's get you to a hospital. Far away from this…., this….., demon." The young Sakura said, walking into the darkness

"WHY DID YOU SAY THAT! JUST TO DEFEND THIS STUPID BASTARD?!" The older Sakura demanded

The young Sakura noticed her older self outburst, she smirked and turned around.

"Come on. Why are you defending that demon? He's the reason why Sasuke-Kun left, he's the reason why he's injured." The Young Sakura replied

"CAN'T YOU SEE HE HAS SUSTAINED MORE INURIES THAN THAT BASTARD?!" The older Sakura Asked

"So what? He deserves it after hurting our Sasuke-Kun." The young Sakura smirked evilly, then left with the young Sasuke

The older Sakura rushed towards Naruto and hugged him.

"NARUTO I'M SO SORRY FOR WHAT I HAVE DONE!..., I MEAN FOR WHAT SHE DID! I MEAN FOR WHAT WE DID!" Sakura Shouted in her sad voice

"Naruto. It doesn't matter now. I don't love Sasuke anymore more I love you. I had feelings deep down inside me for you that were buried all because I had a crush. Naruto I hope you forgive me." Sakura Explained and Hoped

The young Naruto pushed Sakura away from him.

"Forgive you?! FORGIVE YOU?!" Naruto Screamed with tears in his eyes

Sakura went wide eyed at his outburst and action

"All you ever care about is the Teme. Even though he tried to kill me, you still love him. I thought after we graduated from the Academy, you changed your perspective on me just like the whole village along with everyone who had graduated from the Academy. But I see that you're the same Uchiha fan girl that will always love your "Sasuke-Kun". If that's the way you are, fine I'll leave you alone." Naruto scolded then walked towards the darkness, fading away

"NARUTO-KUN! WAIT!" Sakura yelled, then started to run after the young Naruto

But Sakura was stopped and fell in the ground. Suddenly the ground had turned into water which was pulling Sakura in like quicksand.

"What is this stuff?" Sakura Asked herself

She saw that her feet were gone and her she was up to her ankles. She struggled to get out by pulling one of her legs, Sakura pulled her right leg hard in order to get out of the quicksand like substance. The suction of the water like mud was too great for Sakura to overpower.

Seeing that she had sunk until her waist, Sakura had no choice but to call for help as she began to worry.

"HELP! SOME ONE PLEASE HELP MEEEE!" Sakura Screamed, yet no answer

"NARUTO! HELP PLEASE!" Sakura begged, still no answer from anyone

Usually at this case Naruto would jump in and save her from this sort of fate, but she thinks that he will not save her in this situation.

Sakura looked around to see if there was anything to grab onto and pull herself out but there was nothing in sight.

She looked back down to see that her skirt was now gone and she was a stomach deep.

Sakura quickly used her head to figure out a way to escape the liquid substance.

She figured that if she was to use her Chakra on her hands she could push herself out of the quicksand like substance.

Channelling her Chakra to her hands, Sakura began to push herself out with all the strength she has. Even though for the past two and a half years of training with one of the strongest Kuniochis in the village and having a comparable strength to Tsunadae's, Sakura still couldn't over power the quicksand like substance.

She heard footsteps coming from behind her. She looked around to see that the figure that had passed her was the present Naruto. But instead of helping Sakura to get out of the death trap he just walked past her like this situation was nothing.

Sakura noticed Naruto's reaction and felt heartbroken as the man who sworn to protect her no matter what had just passed her.

"NARUTO! HELP ME PLEASE!" Sakura Shouted in horror

Naruto stopped and crossed his arms.

"Why should I? Once I save you you'll just hate me because the Uchiha wasn't here to save you. The only one who would you let save you would always be the Uchiha and no one else but the Uchiha. My strength and Chakra would be meaningless to use If you're willing to let the bastard save you only." Naruto Explained

"Naruto! I'm sorry please! I don't want to die here please! I have a lot to give you and a lot to do with you! Please just give me another chance and save me!" Sakura begged worriedly, tears forming in her eyes

"There's nothing for you to give Haruno. You're too late. There will never be a second chance with you, so why don't you run to your Uchiha and ask him for help." Naruto then started to walk away into the darkness

"NARUTO! I'M SORRY! PLEASE!" Sakura screamed on last time

Sakura looked down to see that she was a chest deep in the quicksand like substance. She panicked without thinking and started to channel more Chakra in her hands and pushed herself up harder and harder. Because of this stupid act she pulled, there was too much Chakra in her hands that they broke the water pushing her hands all the way in the quicksand like substance along with her arms.

After realizing her mistake, Sakura began to push her arms up hard, trying to free them from the grasp of the substance. She couldn't free them as the grip of the substance was too great for her to overcome.

Passing her chest, Sakura was up to her shoulders. She could feel the pressure of the substance getting to her, as the pressure was forcing her oxygen out of her body. Making Sakura struggling to breathe aswell.

She had to get out. She wasn't willing to die without showing Naruto that she loves him.

With her struggling breath, Sakura screamed for help once again, "HELP! PLEASE SOMEONE! HELP! PLEASE! I DON'T WANT TO DIE! SOMEONE HELP!"

No one was in sight still, Sakura had no choice but to accept her fate as the substance pulled her up to her neck. She looked up as she felt herself sinking deeper and deeper. Looking up towards the dark ceiling or sky. It was hard for her too make out if it was a ceiling or a very dark sky, she wasn't sure If she was looking at either of those two.

While looking up at the ceiling or sky, she had final thought on everyone in Konoha, she even saved the last of her thoughts for Naruto as she remembered who he was the man who always loved her no matter what.

"N…, Naruto-Kun…., I'm sorry and…,,, I….., I love…, you." Sakura said quietly

Her mouth submerged into the substance, her nose taking one last huge sniff to suck up air, then submerged aswell. She closed her eyes, tears streaming down her cheeks, then her eyes were submerged in the substance along with the rest of her head.

The only thing that was still on the surface of the substance, was a patch of pink hair which was soon consumed by the substance aswell.

Sakura reopened her eyes to find that she was still alive and well. She looked around and felt like swimming. She was swimming in the quicksand like substance which had turned back to normal water.

She swam all the way back to the surface only to it as it felt like it was frozen like ice. Strange thing was that Sakura could breathe underwater aswell.

Realizing this Sakura had become very confused. But was interrupted when she felt motion behind her.

She felt something swimming, something really, really big.

She turned around to see nothing and turned back to see a huge creature rising to see her.

She saw a large giant fox with red eyes and black eye patches, body was red, had nine tails aswell.

Sakura went wide eyes and panicked as she soon realized that this was the nine tailed fox, the Kyuubi that had attacked Konoha fifteen years ago.

"Ready to die girl?" The Kyuubi Asked and smirked evilly, then charged at her ready to eat her

"AHHHHHHHHH!" Sakura Screamed before getting munched by the demon fox

(Location, Konoha, Specific Location, Haruno Residence, Sakura's room)

Sakura woke up immediately, sweating from the event she had just had.

Looking around she was in her room. She wasn't in her ninja uniform she was in her pyjamas which were long pink trousers and jumper.

Sakura realizes that all that had just happened was nothing more but a simple dream, more of a nightmare to be sure. A nightmare that she had been used to by now. The only thing that was different about the dream was that the present Naruto was in it now. Had been a week since Ino came to her house and helped her with herself despair.

This wasn't the first time she had a nightmare similar to this. Ever since the hospital incident two and a half years ago, Sakura couldn't get one good dream as she was always having dreams about Naruto's depression and change because of that incident.

She looked at her clock which said 08:00 AM, which was the time she should be getting up now and go to the hospital.

Sakura quickly got changed and looked at herself in front of a mirror.

"Today…., Today is the day that I will start to win Naruto-Kun's trust, friendship and maybe even his heart." Sakura thought with herself, then gave herself a smile, then left to the hospital where she will be asking her Sensei Tsunadae to sign her up for the Jounin exams

(Location, Namikaze house)

Naruto had just gotten changed into his ninja outfit and looked at himself in a mirror.

He can see his young Genin self on the mirror and smiled, he had come from being called "Demon Brat" to "True Hero" he had finally showed this village what he's actually made of.

He could remember just like it was yesterday that he was just a small little gennin, who was always called a demon and had nobody as a family. Except a few people which had come to his life. Like the Konoha 9, Tsunadae, Shizune, Tonton, Iruka and Jiraya.

He used to have a person who he could call a brother until he betrayed him, Sasuke Uchiha, and the girl of his dreams, Sakura Haruno, and finally a person who he could've called Sensei, Kakashi Hatake.

But he tend to forget about them and all that and just move on with his life and achieve his dreams on becoming Hokage.

After a few minutes of staring into the mirror, Naruto left his house to go to the cemetery to see an old friend of his, an old friend that believed in him from the beginning when no one else did.

(Timeskip, 10 minutes, Location, Cemetery)

Naruto was standing in front of a grave, he kneeled down to the grave to wipe off some dirt to uncover the description of the grave.

Sandamie, Hokage

Hero of the leaf

True Hokage, friend and Sensei

Shall he be missed by all

After starring at the grave for a few seconds Naruto stood up.

"Hey, old man, guess what, I'm going to become a Jounin soon." Naruto explained with a smile on his face

"I wish you were here right now and see how much I have accomplished with my life, since the day I graduated from the Academy." Naruto wished

"I'm hero of the leaf now, and I have become Pervy-Sage's student. He's kind of a huge pervert, just like you when I used sexy Jutsu on you." Naruto continued

"Even though when the whole village hated me, you never gave up on your word and always protected me from getting killed. I was lucky to have you as a friend old man, you believed in me and saved me from despair." Naruto added

"But unfortunately, I guess you heard that the last Uchiha had turned a traitor and decided to leave this village, I saved him from Orochimaru. As I thought that Hatake and Haruno would be happy for me for bringing the Uchiha back they were upset that I had injured him. I know you meant better, It wasn't your fault that those two protected a traitor. I'm also sorry that the Uchiha hasn't turned out like I did when you helped him with his life." Naruto explained with a sad expression and voice

"I'm sorry for all that had happened to him, but it wasn't your fault. It was Itatchi's fault." Naruto finished

"But I am happy that you helped me and supported me all the way through. Thanks old man, you're the best." Naruto gave his smile again with his eyes smiling aswell

Naruto then walked up to another grave stone which said

Yondaime, Hokage

Yellow Flash of the Leaf

Strongest of all the past three Hokages

Died a great hero of the Leaf

Shall he never be forgotten

Naruto Smiled at his father's grave, as he was happy that the village loved him as a hero.

"Hey dad. How are you doing?" Naruto Asked

"I'm fine, dad really. I just came here to say that…, I'm sorry, very, very sorry that I hated you the day I graduated from the Academy." Naruto apologised in a sad soft voice

"Even when I left the village to train with Pervy-Sage I still hated you. But while on our trip we did a few missions together. Missions which had tough decisions to make." Naruto Informed

"I realise now that your decision to put the Kyuubi in me was a very difficult one, you didn't have much of a choice in that matter, you had to find a way to defeat the demon and had to use me. I realise now that decisions aren't easy to make as they could have a terrible consequence in the end. I now know that the day you died, you were either goanna seal the beast in me or let the village get destroyed. I'm very dory for hating you for a decision which had to be made." Naruto apologised

"I'm having a nice time and a nice life so far dad. I just wish you and mom could see me already. Me the hero of the leaf, the future Hokage and frog Sage. I love you and mom very much." Naruto said, giving a smile

Naruto then started to leave, but he saw three small figures affront of him running towards him. The three figures seemed to be in their early 13s.

One was wearing a long blue scarf, had a green jumper on and blue long pants, spiky brown hair and a leaf headband on wearing dark blue shoes. Had fair skin and black eyes.

He was Konohamaru.

Another figure seemed to be female, she had orange hair which was sticking up with each side being held by a band, wearing a grey brown skirt and red shirt, aswell as light blue shoes. Fair skin, black eyes. Wearing a leaf headband aswell.

Her name was Moegi.

The other figure had glasses on, brown spiky hair, green jumper and brown grey shorts. The figure seemed to be male. Fair skin, black eyes. Wearing a leaf headband aswell.

His name was Udon.

Naruto instantly noticed them and gave a huge smile to the three young teens.

"Konohamaru, Moegi, Udon, It's good to see you all again." Naruto smiled with a happy tone and voice

"HEY BOSS!" The trio yelled happily, waving their hands at him

Konohamaru, Moegi and Udon stopped in front of Naruto to see that he had grown much taller since the last time they met.

"Wow! Boss you're tall. How did you do that?" Konohamaru Asked surprisingly

"Well. I have been drinking a lot of milk lately." Naruto Explained, "But look at you. You've grown tall aswell. You're about the size as I was when I was your age." Naruto complemented with a smile

"Yeah. We have grown a bit. But look at you! It looks like you had more than a simple training trip?" Konohamaru Asked in excitement

"I have been doing a few missions with the Pervy-Sage. Speaking of missions, how was yours?" Naruto Asked with a smile

"Our. Oh we were on a B-rank mission to escort a few village people to another village. No enemy ninjas I'm afraid." Konohamaru explained

"And how'd Genin like you three enter a A-rank mission?" Naruto Asked

"We all made it to the rank Chunin on the Chunin exams." Udon Explained

"We've been doing a lot of great missions and hard ones aswell with Ebisu-Sensei." Moegi finished

"Ebisu? That guy is your Sensei?" Naruto Asked, shockingly

"Yeah. We know he's a complete pervert." Konohamaru admitted

"Only because you keep using that Jutsu that disgraces all women around the entire ninja world." Moegi said, her expression turning angry towards Konohamaru

"You must be talking about sexy Jutsu. It is the first Jutsu I learned and the most effective against perverts." Naruto Smiled, hearing that his friend is still using his old Jutsu

"True. Hey! What about a contest!" Konohamaru suggested

BAM!

Moegi hits Konohamaru on the back of the head.

"USE THAT JUTSU IN PUBLIC! I'M NEVER GOING TO BE YOUR FRIEND AGAIN!" Moegi Shouted in rage

"Alright…, Alright we'll do it in private." Konohamaru Said, Moegi sighed in frustration

"I know that I'll win the contest." Naruto smiled, "Your team kind of represents a bit of my old team." Naruto said with another smile

"Oh year. Speaking of teams, have you heard of your girl Boss? How she's been doing?" Konohamaru Asked with a smile

"Please Konohamaru. Never call her my girl again." Naruto dropped the smile, changing his expression to an angry frown

"But Boss. She's your girl remember?" Konohamaru Asked in concern

"Not anymore. I gave her many chances and she's wasted them. Never call her my girl again." Naruto sounded a bit harsh

"Alright Boss." Konohamaru Agreed in a sad tone

"So Boss. I bet that I'm much, much stronger than you now." Konohamaru Said in an excited tone

"I'm not so sure Konohamaru. I'm signing up for the Jounin exams and I'm going to battle some real good nins out there." Naruto Explained with a smile

"Awwww. But I just reached the same rank as you are in and I just mastered the Rasengan. Now I have to be a Jounin and get a cool long sword like you have." Konohamaru pouted in annoyance

"I'm sure that you and I can have a small spar soon." Naruto smiled

"Anyway. It was nice talking to three of you and I hope Ebisu takes care of you well." Naruto Hoped then walked away waving his hand at them with a smile on his face

"If you only knew boss how much your girl loves you." Konohamaru thought with a sad smile on his face

(Location, Hokage's office)

A few Jounins were standing in front of the Hokage's desk. In the group was Jiraya, arms folded and waiting for Tsunadae to talk.

"There's a lot of Jounins who had assigned their students in for this year's Jounin Exams. Any other participations?" Tsunadae Asked

The group stayed silent.

"Then in that case….., I sign in my apprentice, Sakura Haruno. Her skills have levelled up since the Chunin Exams. She would be very valuable in the Rank Jounin." Tsunadae Announced

"I sign in my Student, Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze. I've seen his fighting for a while and know what strength he possess. He's very valuable in the rank Jounin and he would make a very great impression on the Shinobi, that many of It's citizens would want to sign up for. Thus increasing the amount of Shinobi in the leaf." Jiraya Explained

"Then It's settled then. The new contestants for the exams are Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze and Sakura Haruno added to the Jounin Exams. Any other entries?" Tsunadae Asked one more time

No one answered.

"Good. Then let's get all the students ready for the Jounin Exams." Tsunadae ordered

"HAI HOKAGAE-SAMA!" The entire group followed, then left, except for Jiraya

"Jiraya…., Does Naruto know anything about Sasuke Uchiha. About that….., little incident?" Tsunadae asked Narrowing her eyes

"Not at all. But soon he'll know the truth. One way or another." Jiraya Explained

"I can't believe that Naruto-Kun doesn't want to know about his former Sensei and teammate." Shizune said in disbelief

"I know. I didn't think that Naruto would hold a grudge against his former Sensei and student. He doesn't know how much Sakura has changed over the past two and a half years. Sakura wants to use these Exams as an opportunity to prove that she had changed for the better." Tsunadae Explained

"I agree. It's time to end Naruto's stubbornness and show him what your student has achieved." Jiraya Agreed

(Location, hokage's tower, Specific Location, Outside the test room)

Naruto was looking on the board of the names of the Chunins that have entered the Jounin Exams.

Total amount of Chunins: 300

Amount remaining: 300

"There are sure a lot of Chunins that have entered this year's exams. This will be a great challenge for me." Naruto Smirked with a smile on his face

Sakura was behind Naruto, looking at the blond then turning her head towards the board.

"So many entries. But I'm not afraid, I have to show Naruto-Kun that I have changed and earn his acceptance. Doesn't matter If I have to face a whole army." Sakura thought with a smile on her face

Around Naruto and Sakura were one of the few 48 Chunins that were entering, counting Naruto and Sakura aswell, that makes 50 Chunins in total in the room.

Sakura was quite worried but ignored it. If the Chunin Exams were tough back then than the Jounin Exams must be much more tougher. Naruto wasn't worried, as he was more excited to get to the third Exam where all the students that were entering would have to fight for the rank.

There were three villages hosting the Exams, those were the Sand, Leaf and Cloud. Each village had 100 Chunins entering.

Naruto couldn't help but feel the excitement and adrenaline through his veins as he was looking at the amount of Chunins that were entering the Exams.

Sakura was very nervous and scared that she may fail the Exams. But her determination pushed her to get over with the Exams.

Naruto hadn't notice Sakura was behind him, Sakura wanted to make sure she surprises him as soon she passes the first Exam.

Finally a figure with a scare on his nose, tanned skin and a black coat wearing grey pants came through the door of the Exams, his headband was more of a type of handkerchief cap he was wearing on his head coloured black, with the Leaf symbol on. (I'm sorry but I don't know what those things are called)

His name was Ibiki.

"Alright maggots." Ibiki announced, "You all think that you make your own rules by cheating. HOWEVER! You do not make the rules, I do." Ibiki Explained, "If I see any of you cheating or getting a shortcut. You will be terminated from the Exams." Ibiki Explained, "However. If you fail the exams, some of you will be not only terminated from the Exams, but you will be permanently off the Shinobi program. This is you final warning." Ibiki warned with an evil smirk on his face, enjoying everyone's looks of fear

The entire group was scarred, they didn't want to fail this year's Exams, but they also want to remain Shinobi of the Leaf.

After a moment of silence, about fifteen people left the room, which qualifies as an instant termination from the Exams.

Naruto wasn't scarred, not after the Chunin Exams, by now he knows all of Ibiki's tricks.

Sakura was scared, yes it could be the only time she could convince Naruto that she had changed, but it also could be the last time she would be called a Shinobi. By this stage the young Kuniochi decided to forget her fears and continue on with the Exams.

Ibiki smirked one more time, "Then I hereby start the exams, there will be one person coming with me through the room behind me. Rules are simple, all you got to do is walk through the room and you pass the first test." Ibiki explained

"THAT'S IT! THIS IS EASY! THERE'S NO WAY I'LL BE TERMINATED FROM THE EXAMS BECAUSE OF THIS TEST!" A random Chunin shouted out in confidence

Ibiki looked at the Chunin and Asked "If you think this is goanna be easy why don't you go first?" with a smirk on his face

"Prrrr, piece of cake." The Chunin said before walking towards the door

"Watch your step maggot." Ibiki warned

"No sweat, this won't take long." The Chunin said with a smirk before entering the room with Ibiki

It's been about a few seconds since he entered, everyone was quiet, some were sweating in fear, others were peeing in their pants, the rest were not scarred, they were confident to win the Exams.

The silence was broke by a loud scream, "AHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

The scream appears to be coming from the Chunin that had just entered the room.

The door burst open with the Chunin panting and sweating in fear. He was acting like he saw something that had scarred the living life out of him. He was wide eyed and terrified, he could barely move he was still panting on the floor.

Ibiki walked out of the room next, with a smirk on his face, "First rule maggots. Don't and never ever underestimate your enemies or trials. Or you end up as scared cat over here, Isn't that right?" Ibiki Asked, amused of the Chunin's fear

"*pant**pant*" The Chunin just panted still

Ibiki pulled out a walkie talkie out of his jacket's pockets.

"We need a medic here. One of the Chunins just got eliminated from the Exams." Ibiki informed

Puts walkie talkie back into his pocket.

The medic team arrived and grabbed the Chunin, then rushed towards the hospital.

The group was not just terrified, they were beyond terrified, they just saw one Chunin walk through the room less than a minute and he already was sweating in fear.

15 other Chunins left the room in fear, leaving only 19 Chunins remaining.

Naruto wasn't surprised though, he knew something like this would happen and it just did.

Sakura was surprised, only a few minutes ago there were 50 Chunins, now there's 19 Chunins left in the whole group, and this is just the first test of the Exams.

"Alright. Now who's first?" Ibiki Asked with a smirk on his face

Naruto stepped forwards affront of Ibiki.

"Hmmmm, I remember you, you're that Gennin who said he won't ever give up in the Chunin Exams. Let's see if you still have that courage you had back then?" Ibiki then opened the door, letting Naruto through

Ibiki then followed Naruto.

(Location, the room)

The room Naruto and Ibiki walked through was dark, very dark, he could only see Ibiki and himself.

"So what's the test?" Naruto Asked

"A ninja must always see through deception. All you have to do is walk all the way through this room towards the other end and you pass." Ibiki Explained

"That's what you said to the other guy before he ran out like a baby." Naruto reminded, "Are there any other rules you would like to point out or do I have to find out for myself?" Naruto Asked

"It won't be a surprise If I tell you now." Ibiki Replied

Naruto walked a few meters into the room, until he heard some groaning from behind him. He turned around to see the one person he once called as his brother…., Sasuke Uchiha, being carried by Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze, the young Genin form of Naruto.

Naruto knew this was Genjutsu, he just wished that he would spit at that traitors face for abandoning him and leaving the village to join Orochimaru.

Naruto then heard a scream of worry, he couldn't hear clearly but the scream got louder and louder by the second. He turned around to see a young girl, with a red dress on wearing bicycle shorts, had pink short hair, with green jade eyes. The girl Naruto saw was the young Haruno Sakura.

He saw Sakura running to his younger self and Sasuke, with a worried look on her face.

"Sakura-Chan, I brought Sasuke-Teme back just as I promised." Naruto informed with a big smile on his face

PUNCH!

Naruto was punched in the stomach by Sakura hard.

"I TOLD YOU TO BRING SASUKE-KUN BACK TO ME! NOT INJURE HIM UNTIL HE DIES YOU BAKA!" Sakura screamed in rage

"B….., but Sakura-Chan, I brought Sasuke-Teme back like I promised. Aren't you happy?" the young Naruto Asked with a mix of confusion and sadness

The older Naruto turned around to continue walking, ignoring the pink haired Genin and continuing to walk towards the other end of the room. While the three Genin were disappearing into the darkness.

POOF!

Ibiki was affront of Naruto.

"Hmmmmmm, seems like you're not and Idiot after all huh maggot?" Ibiki Smirked, "That was just an appetizer, the real course comes here." Ibiki informed

Naruto just smirked and continued walking.

While Naruto was walking, a crowd of villagers and ninjas were lined up on each side, shouting at Naruto.

"YOU DAMN DEMON! YOU KILLED MY WIFE!" Shouted a villager in rage

"YOU SHOULD'VE NEVER BEEN BORN!" Screamed a villager in rage

"THE ONLY THING YOU ARE IS A BURDEN TO THIS VILLAGE AND A DISGRACE TO IT ASWELL!" Yelled a ninja in rage

"WHY WON'T YOU LEAVE?!" Demanded a villager while crying

"WE DON'T WANT YOU HERE! GO!" Ordered a ninja in rage

Naruto just ignored the shouts and screams of the many people around him, he looked at the straight and simple line that the villagers made.

"I can use this line to help me guide through this room." Naruto thought

Naruto was about 10 meters from the other end, all the villagers and Shinobi had disappeared, Naruto continued to walk towards the other end, until he heard someone said something behind him, "You're disgrace, I thought that you were a good student, but I take it back now."

Naruto looked behind him to see his former Sensei, Kakashi Hatake standing with his hands in his pockets, his revealing eye half closed. Showing the expression of disappointment on his face.

"Naruto, could you please be more careful at times. All you had to do was bring Sasuke back and you had to hurt him, I thought I taught you better, but it seems like you don't want to learn." Kakashi Said with disappointment

Naruto just turned his head, walking another five meters towards the end, Kakashi disappeared into the darkness aswell.

Naruto was five meters away from the end until he was confronted by the present Sakura, standing right affront of him, crying on her knees.

"*sob* Naruto, *sob* Why? *sob* Why don't you love me anymore? Why don't you want to accept me anymore? Why?" Sakura Asked with tears in her eyes

"…." Naruto didn't answer, instead he just looked at the Genjutsu version of Sakura

"Alright Naruto *sob*, If you don't want to love me anymore or want me in your life. I guess I'll just leave you permanently." Sakura informed, pulling a Kunai out of her pouch, pointing towards her heart

Naruto wanted to stop Sakura, but resisted. He knew all this was just Genjutsu, If it was the real Sakura he would stop her from killing herself. (So no angry comments plz)

Naruto walked through the Genjutsu version of Sakura, making his way towards the end. By the time he got there the Genjutsu Sakura disappeared, and a patch of light shaped like a door appeared affront of Naruto. Naruto walked through the patch of light to enter another room.

(Location, secondary room)

The room was a waiting room, it had sofas and coffee tables where there's a sign which says "Congratulations" on the ground. On the wall on the back of the room was a screen which said how many Chunins were remaining.

"Congratulations Maggot. You made it through the first test." Ibiki congratulated, Naruto smirked

"A ninja must see through deception, I knew those were Genjutsu versions of people and friend since you showed me the Genin versions of Team 7." Naruto Explained

"Smart Ass. You'll have to wait till the other Chunin come through." Ibiki informed, Naruto nodded then sat down on one of the sofas

(Location, start room)

Back with the Chunins. Sakura was worried for Naruto in case if he didn't pass the first test. She had to have confidence that the poor kid would pass the first test. She knew that Naruto would pass the test and hoped that he did.

Ibiki soon came through the door and Asked "Who's next?" while smirking

Sakura had to know If Naruto passed or not, she had to go and see Naruto if he's okay. Sakura raised her hand and walked through the crowd. Having a serious look on her face.

"Me. I'm next." Sakura Replied

Ibiki smirked evilly, "Let's see if Tsunadae-Sama had taught you enough to get through the first test?" Ibiki then opened the door to let Sakura in and he then followed the pink haired Kuniochi through the room

(Location, Test room)

Sakura realised that the room was dark but she could see herself and Ibiki. She felt like she was hovering as she could not tell If she was standing on solid ground or not.

She turned back to Ibiki who had still had his smirk on his face.

"What do I have to do to pass?" Sakura Asked with a serious look on her face

"All you have to do is walk to the other side and you pass." Ibiki Explained

Sakura was now smart enough to know that Ibiki was trying to dupe her, as she remembers the Chunin Exams when she took Ibiki's test that time.

She carefully walked towards the other side of the room.

When she was about half way there, She saw affront of her the young Naruto crying on the ground with tears in his eyes.

"*Sob* Why? *Sob**Sob* Why Sakura-Chan? Why?" Naruto Asked while crying

"*Sob* I did what you asked and promised I'll bring Sasuke-Teme back *Sob**Sniff*, I just wanted to make you happy that's all *Sob*, I thought that you'd be happy for me for once *Sob*." Naruto was still crying until he was in a pool of his own tears

Sakura wanted to help, she wanted to make him happy and give him the love that he deserved and apologise for what she had said to him, but she realized that this was just the Genjutsu Naruto crying, not the real one. Even though it was just Genjutsu, it was very difficult for her to walk pass Naruto, ignoring him just like she did in the past. She struggled and kept her tears sealed inside her, not wanting to show any emotion or she would get terminated from the Exams.

Sakura was still walking further and further towards the other end when by the time she reached five meters from the door she met the present Naruto, who had a sad expression on his face.

"I CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE! EVERY TIME I LOOK AT YOUR FACE I JUST CAN'T GET YOU OUT OF MY LIFE! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY MORE!" With that Said, Naruto took his sword from his back and then shoved it through his stomach, he managed to pull it ou then collapsed on the floor

Sakura looked at him with horror and sadness mixed together, she couldn't believe that Naruto had just done that. She knew it was Genjutsu, but it wasn't easy for her to fight herself to avoid healing a holographic version of Naruto when there's actually nothing to heal but the air.

Sakura just continued walking towards the other side, avoiding Naruto.

By the time she reached the other side she saw a patch of light shaped like a door. She walked through to see the exact room Naruto was in.

(Location, Secondary room)

"Congratulations. You've passed the first test, you may wait here until the rest of the test is over." Ibiki informed, then returned to the Chunins

Sakura saw Naruto sitting and had a happy and relieved look on her face. Sakura took a seat next to Naruto. Naruto just turned his view away from the young pink Kuniochi, yet he peaked at her a bit and had thoughts about her.

"She sure did change….., she doesn't wear that long dress of hers anymore and she does seems to show a bit of concern for me since she entered the room. Guess she may have probably changed, but I'm not quite sure yet." Naruto thought to himself while peeking at Sakura

Sakura noticed this and blushed lightly, "I think he probably started to realise." Sakura thought happily

(Timeskip, 20 minutes later)

It's been twenty minutes since the start of the first test, 8 more people came through and passed, the other 9 had either failed or attempted to cheat.

Naruto and Sakura couldn't believe it, about forty minutes ago there were 50 people, now there are only 10 left remaining of the 50 that had started.

Ibiki came through the door, but there was no Chunin with him, he probably tried to cheat or had failed the test.

"Congratulations all of you. You all had passed the first test." Ibiki congratulated

"On the screen shows the many names and amount of Chunins remaining." Ibiki Added

Everyone looked at the screen.

Chunins entered: 300

Chunins remaining from first test: 150

"WHAT! ONLY HALF OF THE CHUNINS ARE REMAINING AFTER THE FIRST TEST!" Sakura thought surprisingly, her eyes widened

Naruto was surprised himself after seeing many other Chunins, guess the other 250 in the other rooms of the first test wasn't that lucky after all.

"Tomorrow we'll bring the second test maggots, and let me warn you something. Anko Isn't that nice as I am, so be ready." Ibiki then left the room with the whole group following him

(Location, Hospital)

Sakura was meeting her master at the hospital. When she entered the hospital, Tsunadae and Shizune were there to congratulate her for passing the first test.

"Sakura-Chan, I'm so proud that you've passed." Shizune Complemented

"It's good that you had finally taken the Jounin Exams Sakura, as your master I'm very proud of you." Tsunadae complemented with a smile

"Thanks Tsunadae –Sama." Sakura thanked, "Soon, Naruto-Kun will be my friend again. I can't wait to regain our friendship." Sakura though to herself

Chapter 5 DONE!

Sorry for the small wait, and probably the short chapter.

I was in England for four days, so this may have been a little rushed due to the short amount of time I had in the hotel, if this chapter doesn't please you , tell me to rewrite dome of it and I'll make it batter.

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