Naruto: Legend of the Ghost Rider Chapter 8: the Preliminary tournament
After waiting 5 days, the second exam was over. Many Genin made it, and thus, a prelim tournament had to be held to cut the numbers down.
Sasuke had his match first. He could have gotten Disqualified due to the curse, but he kept it down and defeated a Leaf Genin. It was of the sole quitter in the exam, and somebody who provided info before the whole thing started. His name, was Kabuto. Though Naruto didn't like him one bit.
Shino would defeat Zaku. Not only that, but due to Shino's bugs, he was able to remove Zaku's arms.
Temari then defeated Tenten, Shikimaru defeated Kin, Ino and Sakura's match was a Draw, and Kankuro also won his match. The next names for the battles, were Kiba's and Naruto's.
"This will be fun" Kiba said. The match began. It was slightly unfair, due to Kiba's pet dog, Akamaru, helping out. But Naruto held his own
"Your reputation has changed Naruto. But once I defeat you, I can finally impress Hinata" Kiba said. Akamaru became a clone of Kiba. Naruto made an army of Shadow clones.
But when the dust settled, 2 figures were down. Naruto, and Akamru. Kiba was worried about his best friend, so he ran over to Akamaru
"Speak to me" He cried out. It was then, that Akamaru bit Kiba's arm. Akamaru actually turned out to be Naruto, while the other Naruto, was a shadow clone, on top of the real Akamaru.
"Sorry. But the opportunity presented itself" Naruto said. Kiba was pisse.d so pisse,d that when he ran to tackle down Naruto, he didn;t stop when Naruto dodged, so Kiba hit the wall.
"Oh and as for Hinata. I'm already dating her, so don't even try" Naruto said. Kiba ran up again. This time, Naruto Super kicked him, then jumped into the air. He made sone hand seals. Sakura and Kakashi Recognized them
"Grad Fireball JUTSU!!!!!!!!!!!" Naruto said, blowing a massive flame onto the arena floor. It fired Kiba, but it didn't kill him.
The next match was Hinata VS Neji. The cousins of the Hyuuga family, in this exam. Neji was older, and more experienced. And this clearly scared Hinata
"Hinata. You should give up. I will not be responsible for what your fate will bring you, should you stay. And it looks very grim indeed" Neji said, trying to intimidate her. But Hinata shook her head, and activated her Byakugan.
"Screw fate" She said. This shocked everyone. Neji was the most shocked.
"You know big brother...I've had enough of hearing that. No fate, except for what we make. Remember?" Hinata asked. Neji growled.
"That's not TRUE!!!!" He said. The match officially began, as the 2 gentle fist users began to battle. Both had their respective tenketsu sealed off during the match. Hinata attempted a shot to the gut, with all her might, but Neji was not affected.
"I sealed off your arms" He creepily said. Hinata growled.
"You're stronger then me. That much I know. But your spirit ISN'T" She said, attempting to throw him. He did get over Hinata's head, but landed on his feet, and struck her heart. But Hinata blocked it a bit, by holding him back.. He was so angry, that he punched her head so hard, then kicked her back. The match was over, but Neji had a Kunai in his hands. He was going to go and Kill Hinata. It was then, that Hinata's Sensei, Kurenai, along with Kakashi, Another Jounin leader, and Sarutobi's son, Asuma, and Kakashi's friendly rival, Gai, came down. Naruto also came down, ready to kill. But Lee blocked him.
"No Naruto-kun. Don't risk your spot. Besides, Neji is my rival. Though I don't mind if you did face him next" Lee said. Hinata was taken away on a stretcher. She became awake, asking to stay, as Naruto had some of her blood on his hands.
"Mark My words Neji. You will pay" Naruto said. Neji smirked.
"A dead last like you could never defeat me. It is simply fate" Neji said, before walking off. Naruto went to Hinata's side.
"Naruto-kun. I would have given up, if it weren't for you" Hinata said. Naruto really began to cry. He knew what was going to happen.
Later, in the Konoah hospital...Hinata was sleeping. Naruto had seen an injured Lee and Chouji. Dosu defeated Chouji, and Gaara, defeated Lee. Though Lee had inflicted the injuries upon himself.
It was then, that Hiashi walked in.
"Naruto, my son" He said. He was saddened. Hiashi knew that tonight, somebody was going to die.