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"The Jounin exams." Kakashi said in his usual monotone. Naruto you could say was more than ecstatic. "Yeahaaaa! Bring em on!" and Naruto began jumping around like a little kid. Sasuke gave a loud "Hn" but on the inside he was just a little glad. 'Can't blame him, hell I'm a little excited about it too' Sakura though seemed a little worried. Though she had trained with Tsunade she hadnt properly tested to see how she did in a real battle. Naruto gave her a big smile. "It'll be okay Sakura! You'll do fine!" He yelled. Though truly on the inside he had his doubts. "Ok, now that we got that tomfoolery out of the way I have something to tell you. Though the exams are a month away and you are strong as well but this exam is not like the Chuunin exams. Which you all remember all too vividly." They nodded. "The opponents you are going to face will be harder, tougher, and faster than anyone you've ever faced. Even Zabuza was no more than a Chuunin. Since I know personally how this test is I'll be training you two harder than you've ever been. Hardly food or sleep. You have too much to do. And so little time."
"Wait, the two of us?" Sasuke said in his usual way. Kakashi sighed. "Yeah, you and Naruto. Tsunade has already agreed to continue Sakura's training." They nodded. "Good, that's all so get a good night's rest, we start first thing tommorow." And with that he poofed away leaving the three to themselves. But Naruto ran off to his favorite Ramen shop to celebrate. Sasuke started to walk away but was stopped by a tug on his arm by Sakura. "Let go" was all he said but she didn't' let go. "Sasuke-kun, I know this exam means a lot to you but please don't overdo it.. I don't want you hurt." Sasuke gave a little smile and that just brightened her world but then he spoke, "I hate weaklings." And pulled away from her. Leaving her staring at his back as he walked off and away.
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The training was tortuous over the month but every single one of the rookie 9 put their heart and souls into it. Even Sakura was training hard. Hardly a word she spoke, devoting all the time she had to training. Tsunade looked on at her student with pride. 'It wont be long now before she'll give me a run for my money' She gave a silent cough . "Sakura, that's enough for today. You need a rest and don't worry youre more than strong enough for him.." Tsunade added even before Sakura could reply. Tsunade knew the reason she was training so hard. It was for that Uchiha boy. Pushing her out of the door before she could even protest and closing the door. 'Get him girl'
'Well it's no use in arguing with her.' Sakura smiles and goes to look for her Sasuke-kun. To show him how strong she's gotten and prove her love for him. 'Today Sasuke, youre going to be mine.'
She found him at the same spot where they always trained with Kakashi-sensei. Kakashi looked up at the young kunoichi. "Hey naruto lets go get some ramen." He offered cause at that moment he wanted to be anywhere but here at this moment. Naruto was more than happy but something bugged him. Kakashi-sensei..why are you going with me to eat ramen? You never eat Ramen with me."
Kakashi started walk off slowly. "Theres a disturbance in the force."
"huh?"
"Never mind. Let's just go."
R&R