Okay, first off I should inform you that starting this chapter, for about a month, Jackyl won't be able to write anything, so he asked me, Shang, to write them for him (but he gave my pointers as to what HAS to appear in certain chapters, so you don't have to worry about losing some plot details… they're just described in my way with maybe just a tiny add-ons). Some were done by him, but since he didn't had previous chapters finished, he couldn't upload them. That's how it's like.

To sum up, I'll be in charge of this fic for a while, which means I'm in control! Now all of you will have to obey me for I am the ultimate master…. Sorry, got a bit carried away :D

Seriously though, if you'll have any questions concerning the story, do ask. Jackyl gave me some information, so if I'll be able, I'll answer them and if not, he will once he'll be… available. He gave me character profiles, so those will be appearing, however I'm afraid the jutsu encyclopedia will be put on hold.

Another thing is updating… well, I have five of my own "Naruto" fic, so this is extra work, I'll do my best to make it at least once a week (don't know how often Jackyl updated), though I'm not promising (it's vacation and there are few problems in my life that can delay it).

I believe that covers it, so I guess I can get on with the show:

Chapter #23: All Other Sounds

Title Page: Urusai is in the jungle and is being choked by a large snake

"You wanted to see me, Kakashi-sama?" asked Naruto as he appeared right next to the Rokudaime, who was now walking through the streets of the Hidden Leaf Village.

"Indeed I have…" nodded the Hokage. "I need to talk to you, Naruto… about Urusai… I wanted to do this earlier, since the time you returned from the Wave Country, but…" at this point he sighed. "Anyway, I believe you can figure out what this is all about…"

"Yes…" replied the jounin. "You want to know about Urusai and the seal?" Kakashi only nodded slightly. "Well, I wasn't around when that happened and by the time I got there, Urusai was already back to normal, but… that feeling I had, it was without a doubt the same feeling one gets when Kodawari activates his bloodline limit nearby… and at the same time, it was slightly different then I remembered it… more scary…"

"This is most disturbing…" announced the Rokudaime. "Not only didn't my seal prevent Urusai from activating his flame, it also made things worse then they could've been… at this point, unsealing it might make the situation even more dangerous… since he was able to use his bloodline, it means my seal isn't effective enough… if we were to take it off, it might be that the flame will light up itself…"

"Well, so far this only happened once…" reminded Naruto. "The best we can do now is hope that this was just a one-timer… however, if it worries you this much, Kakashi-sama, maybe I should banned my subordinates from the exams?"

"No, this wouldn't be wise…" replied the Hokage. "Do so and other jounins might get suspicious about Urusai… the last thing we need is panic…" and with that he sighed. "Plus, Ayame would turn my life to hell if she'd find out about this…"

"I understand…" assured the blonde. "We shouldn't ignore the risk though, Kakashi-sama… would you really want the replay of what happened thirteen years ago?" the Rokudaime just looked at him for a moment, yet didn't answer.

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"I can't believe Naruto-sensei actually recommended us to take the Chuunin Selection Exam!" yelled Urusai cheerfully. "We're so gonna kick ass!"

"Yeah, we know…" announced Jun in an annoyed voice. "You said it a hundred times already! And what are you excited about anyway? The exams are in three day from today…"

"Yeah, that's the exciting part!" stated the blonde happily. "I'm gonna show off how wonderful I am and be promoted to chuunin in no time! And then it's only a step away from becoming Hokage! Just wait!" but as he said so, they all heard a loud laughter coming from nearby and as they turned around in the direction it came from, they spotted a trio of sound-nins laying under the tree.

The one that was laughing was a boy only a little older then them. He had short, black hair and green eyes. The boy was wearing a green t-shirt and baggy, grey pants. His hitae-ate was located on his forehead and he also had headphones on his ears.

The other boy in the team had long, white hair, clipped in a ponytail and purple eyes. He was wearing a grey shirt with wide sleeves and used his headband as a belt. His pants were dark blue and his outfit didn't seem to have any shuriken nor kunai hostels.

The last one of the three was a girl with long, black hair and red eyes. She wore a red t-shirt with a black waistcoat on that and grey pants with black spots on them. Her hitae-ate was on her forehead and Urusai also noticed a large harp on her back.

"What's so funny?" the blonde gennin asked, holding back his anger.

"Sorry, but that statement about you getting the chuunin title cracked me up…" announced the one with the walkman once he calmed down a bit. "With your current chakra level, I don't even suppose you could take me down not to mention Toge here…" and with that he motioned his head at the white-haired boy.

"What did you…?" began Urusai, getting his fists ready, but before he could continue, Ayame cut in, turning towards the trio: "Sorry, but it seems you're a gennin team from the Oto… I heard rumors that our villages signed peace treat after many years of war, but as far as I know shinobi from outside the village are not allowed in the Hidden Leaf… may I ask what's your business here?"

"Chill, Cute Eyes…" replied the Sound kunoichi. "We were just chosen to be Oto representatives on this year's Chuunin Selection Exam… and show us some respect, coz considering only one team from our village was allowed to enter, it means Orochimaru-sama choose us himself, so we're not your everyday losers…"

"Is that so?" asked Jun with a smirk. "You got my attention then… maybe you'd like a little sparring before the exams? It might be interesting…"

"In the best case scenario it's doubtful…" announced the white-haired boy, Toge. "A ninja should reveal his secrets to potential enemies… even less when they're on such a low level as you and your friends…" and the moment he said so, his hand moved before his face, catching a kunai that was aiming for his head. "See what I mean?" the boy continued like nothing happened, his face still emotionless.

Urusai was barely holding back his anger now. He reached for his kunai hostel to pick out another knife to throw it at Toge once more, only to have his hand stopped by Ayame, who whispered: "Are you insane? Don't provoke that guy… I don't know why, but he seems… dangerous…"

"Those brats surely don't know when they meet someone stronger…" sighed the Sound kunoichi. "Can I play with them a bit? Can I?" she then turned towards her white-haired teammate, whose face still didn't show any emotions.

Toge just threw her a quick glare, which send shivers down her spine, and then glared back at the three leaf-nins standing on front of him. For a split second his sight stopped on Jun. "That black hair... the way that he's standing so confidentially… he may be an interesting opponent after all… unlike that brat…" and with that he threw a quick glare at Urusai, who was now trapped in Ayame's deadlock. "What's your name?" he finally spoke up, turning back to Jun.

"Should you introduce yourself first?" the young Hanayaka replied coldly.

"Kaguya Toge…" came a response and so the leaf-nin returned the favor: "Hanayaka Jun…"

"I'll remember that…" announced the white-haired boy. "I always remember the names of people I found liking of… until I kill them… Fushi, Wooku, lets go… we should report to Kabuto-sensei anyway…" and with that he turned away and started walking down the street.

The two, other sound-nins glared at their teammate for a moment and then followed him. Before the three disappeared from the Konoha shinobi view, the kunoichi turned around and stick out her tongue as she continued walking, laughing loudly.

"Those sound-nins…" said Urusai through clenched teeth. "Just wait till I get to fight them in the exam… I'll wipe the floor with them! Especially that headphone guy!"

"Don't get your hopes up…" Jun interrupted him. "That Kaguya fellow… I heard about his clan… the strongest in the Sound… beating him… won't be easy…"

The blonde just looked at his teammate for a moment and then yelled, once more in a cheerful voice: "Screw it for now! Who's in for some ramen!" and without waiting for the answer he headed straight towards Ichiraku.

"He really is too carefree at time…" announced Ayame with a sigh as she followed her companion with Jun walking right behind her. The black-haired boy gave the last glare at the street where the three Oto shinobi disappeared.

"This Chuunin Exam…" he thought to himself. "It should be fun…"

Meanwhile the three sound-nins reached the park were, under a tree, stood a man with medium-length, silver hair clipped in a ponytail and grey eyes behind the round glasses. He was wearing a white t-shirt with a black cover and had a medical bag around his belt. A Headband with an Oto symbol was located on his forehead.

"What took you so long?" asked the man, looking at his subordinates. "You should be here for ten minutes already… it's unlike you to be late, Toge…" and with that he looked at the white-haired boy.

"We… run into some leaf-nins and had a friendly chat with them…" replied the young Kaguya, his face still emotionless, just like it was before. "Nothing serious…" he added quickly, noticing a little worried look on his teacher's face.

"Yeah, just some loud, blonde brat, an over-confident black-hair and a weird, masked chick…" added the boy with the headphone, Wooku.

"Really?" asked Kabuto with a smile. "That description… it'd seem that those three are Naruto-kun's students… an interesting turn…" and with that his smile widen even more. "Looks like you guys just met the team that could present a big treat in the exams…"

At this time Urusai and his teammates were close to their destination as well. As Jun and Ayame walked inside the Ichiraku, a team of mist-nins passed the three. The blonde felt a strange sensation and threw a quick glare at the three and surprisingly one of the mist-nins did the same.

The two that had their back turned towards him were a girl with long, black hair and dress in the same color, and a boy with spiky, violet hair and a big sword on his back. The on that turned around was older then him and had spiky, blonde hair and red eyes. Urusai also spotted a plaster on his left cheek and a Mist hitae-ate on his forehead.

The mist-nin smirked as he noticed the leaf-nin and turned away, walking after his companions. The loud mouth froze in place though. There was something about that mist-nin. Something strange… and scary.

And so another day was at an end in the Hidden Leaf Village. The beginning of the Chuunin Selection Exam was drawing nearer and nearer…

And with that I'd like to finish this chapter. Hope you enjoyed.

Before I wrap this up, one final info for you guys: Jackyl gave me character profiles of all his OC (the charas I created for him I can do anytime) so if any of the characters interests you, just let me know and I'll place his/hers profile (Jackyl allowed me only one per chapter).

With that said, I believe this chapter ends.

Best wishes and until next time.