Naruto's goal of earning the title of Hokage seems hopelessly out of reach as he find himself without a trainer for the Chunin Exams. This feeling of hopelessness turns to a deep seeded desperation when he finds himself completely outclassed by his opponent. However desperation is a dangerous thing that has poisoned the minds of many, and desperation only attracts vultures.
Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 10 - Words: 76,527 - Reviews: 601 - Favs: 1,232 - Follows: 1,487 - Updated: 4/4/2016 - Published: 1/12/2016 - Naruto U., Shikamaru N., Hanabi H., Mei T.