Naruto Tekno Ninja
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Chapter 2
Chuunin Exams
( ): Thoughts
/ \\: Persona Drive System
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In Konoha…
The minute the voice was heard, the strangely dressed ninja gulped and his once fierce façade was lost as he turned and there was someone near the tree….upside down as well. Everyone else looked at the new arrival and saw that it was a red haired boy who was dressed various shades of dark and light brown and had some sort of gourd on his back with the gourd being made of sand…and a strange mark in his head.
Naruto turned and looked at the new arrival…as the Persona Drive System scanned the new arrival.
/Possible Threat identified…scanning\\
/Possible threat level to host…scanned as above considerable…possible need to activate full bio-armor functions and custom weapon load out of Combat Persona…\\
The new arrival glared at Kankurou who appeared to be rather nervous and scared of the new arrival in the area. That made Naruto wonder just who the new arrival was and the same thought was with Sakura, Sasuke, Moegi, Udon, and Konohamaru as well. The stranger then spoke to the one named Kankurou.
"I asked you a question Kankurou…answer me."
"Sorry about that Gaara…it was this kid's fault…the brat ran into me and then well…you can see the results."
"So I see…but you realize that you're making a laughingstock of yourself and the village by picking on the kid?"
"Well I was…"
"Never mind…I don't want to hear it at all…be lucky that we're supposed to be meeting Baki-sensei later and therefore time is important to us at the moment. If that wasn't the case, I'd kill you right now. Don't let this happen again."
Kankurou gulped and nodded.
"I got it…I went out of line Gaara."
Naruto didn't like what he was sensing from this Gaara kid but decided to relax himself as Gaara spoke once more to him and the others.
"I'm sorry for the trouble my brother might have caused."
Naruto looked at them and it was then that the one known as Gaara turned to his companions and spoke seriously.
"Come on you two…we've wasted enough time here…Baki-sensei might already be looking for us."
Sakura however spoke quickly and wanted answers from the trio as she knew that despite the fact that the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind being allies and their villages being allies as well, they were not allowed to be in the village unless they had a good reason..
"Hold it…I know you are ninja from the Village of Suna in the Land of Wind…while it is true that you are allies of Konoha in a treaty…you three are not allowed here unless you have a special reason…so why are you three here?"
The blonde ninja replied.
"Have you really no clue…we're here to take part in the yearly Chuunin Exams that Konoha is hosting today, or have you not been paying attention?"
"Chuunin Exams?"
Konohamaru quickly explained just what were the Chuunin Exams and Naruto, along with Sasuke were immediately interested in what they were told…apparently the Chuunin Exams were used to find the best viable Genin to become Chuunin…and ti was one way to become viable for Jonin rank and eventually Hokage…this got Naruto interest big time and then he turned and spoke to the three Genin from Suna.
"Hold on here…you haven't exactly said your names just yet."
The blonde ninja turned and gave Naruto a curious but very sly look…making Naruto grin just a little bit…but enough for the blonde female ninja to grin right back,
"You mean me?"
"If you don't mind of course, after all…ladies firs right?."
The female ninja smiled and replied.
"You're a rather interesting guy, and for calling me a lady in a nice way too…my name is Temari."
"Temari…nice name, so how long to do you plan on being here in Konoha for the Chuunin Exams? There's some really good ramen and more here in Konoha "
Temari smirked at that and replied.
"Why? Asking me out on a date or something?"
Before Naruto could reply…Kankurou stepped forward and gave a glare at Naruto and spoke in a very serious tone.
"Hey! Stay the hell away from m y sister or I'm going to make sure you are dead meat!"
Temari glared at her middle sibling and spoke seriously.
"Kankurou! Calm down!"
Naruto smiled and spoke seriously…
"That's all right…maybe some other time…and I take it that the one with the sand gourd is your brother?"
Temari and Kankurou turned and saw Gaara turn and the youngest of the Sand Siblings spoke to Naruto in an even voice…all the while observing the blonde ninja…he felt something was different about this one before him…he had been through many battles before and didn't face any serious enemies at the moment but this one…
(He moved fast and was able to nearly break Kankurou's arm…he's interesting.)
"That's correct, my name is Gaara of the Desert Sand and Kankurou and Temari are my siblings…and who are you ?"
"Naruto Uzumaki of Konoha."
The two stared at one another and there was some silence between the pair until Gaara smiled a bit.
"I'll forward to fighting you Naruto Uzumaki."
Naruto grinned and replied.
"Likewise Gaara…likewise."
As soon as the trio left the area, Sasuke and Sakura relaxed and so did Naruto and then they were told about the fact that the Chuunin Exams would be starting and Sasuke amazingly agreed with Naruto on the fact that this was a great chance to improve their abilities and test themselves against the other village ninja teams who were no doubt going to be taking part in the Chuunin Exams. Sasuke believed this would be a great chance to test his Sharingan
Sakura was the only one who was rather hesitant about the whole thing while the two males in her team were more than eager…making her think her stance on the matter.
As Sasuke left to get some work done in his family home…Sakura turned and walked towards her own home…but Naruto stops her and tells her that he believes that she has much to give to the team she should decide if she wants to be part of the Chuunin Exams with them and he believes that while she was not gifted like Sasuke…she could really do much for the team. Naruto leaves and Konohamaru and his friends joined him…allowing Sakura to think on his words.
Unaware that they were being watched by a trio of Genin…one had a strange hunchback like appearance and wore full face bandages…the other wore a mask style forehead protector and wore bracers as well…while the other member was a girl who wore a more formal forehead protector.
"What do you think Dosu?"
"Nothing Zaku…just weaklings…but that desert brat…the blonde and that Uchiha kid…we have to wary of the three of them. Come on…we have to move on with what we need to do."
The group left and kept out of sight but the one who was the female of the band turned and she saw Naruto who was chatting with Konohamaru and his friends and she couldn't help but smile somewhat lustfully as she licked her lips at the sight of the blonde.
Unknown to even the Sound Genin…there was another watcher…and it was none other than Kakashi himself…he had seen the whole brief battle between Naruto and the Sand Siblings and he was not too happy with the results…he then thought about what was going to happen the next day he would meet with his Genin team.
And he thought back on what happened…
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Flashback…
Kakashi knew that his suggestion would not sit well with Iruka the day before…but he had to admit that the Chuunin surprised him at how unhappy he was with the suggestion that Naruto and the others be part of the Chuunin Exams…along with several of the other students who had graduated from the Academy…not that Iruka resorted to anything embarrassing but was shouting and very angry as well…Kakashi was aware of the fact that Iruka had risked his life to shield Naruto when Mizuki tried to kill the blonde ninja. And the fact that Naruto considered Iruka a father figure…made Iruka more protective of him…but he was able to convince Iruka that both Sakura and Sasuke will be ready and with the new discovery…Naruto would be more than a capable handful for the other participants…and it would be a good way to gauge just what sort of advantages the devices gave Naruto.
Iruka was far from pleased at the idea of using Naruto as a test subject but Kakashi also pointed out that Naruto desired challenges and challenges that tested the ninja's skills and abilities truly was the measuring stick of how a ninja would know his or her abilities and limits and how to surpass said limits. Keeping Naruto safe would not allow him to grow…pain, in controlled amounts would push Naruto onward and as much as Kakashi hated to admit it…placing Naruto in a certain amount of danger will allow him to grow as a ninja.
Iruka was not happy but eventually conceded to Kakashi and also to the Hokage as Sarutobi could understand Kakashi's reasoning…but warned Kakashi not to take it too far…having reminded the Jonin the danger of the Kyuubi getting loose…it was only pure luck the Naruto had managed to suppress the Kyuubi's chakra when he discovered that the masked ninja youth who aided Zabuza was actually the same young man he befriended.
But in a setting like the Chuunin exams…there was the risk that Naruto would be pushed too hard and somehow…the Kyuubi would come loose and Naruto would be a danger to everyone in the Chuunin Exams…including his team-mates, since while it was only a small amount of the Kyuubi's chakra that was loosened in Wave Country…there was no telling what could happen if Naruto's emotions would help loosen the seal too much and the Kyuubi took over.
And the presence of the devices in Naruto's body cells and what they had given Naruto which was a near limitless reserve of normal chakra and enhanced abilities…it made the situation VERY delicate.
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End of Flashback…
(Yes this is risky…but I have no doubt they will do all right…despite Sasuke and Naruto being very much antagonistic with one another, they were an excellent team when they fought Haku and Zabuza…with Sakura keeping them grounded and not at each other's throats…they will be fine.)
Kakashi sighed as the day continued on and he turned to that gates and knew that things were moving on to the stage play that he knew was the Chuunin Exams…already there were dignitaries and guests coming in, along with other Genin teams as well. The Jonin then sighed as he quickly made his way to the Hokage Tower…though he, Iruka, and Sarutobi already agreed to allow Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura into the Chuunin Exams, it had to be done officially…both to his team and that of the other Jonin.
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The next day…
Naruto woke up feeling very energized and goes to his apartment's fridge and takes out an extra helping of instant ramen, dried fish and meat that were quick to eat, and milk to start the day…his place was pretty basic and simplistic to his tastes. He had money but not much to buy all the goods most people had and he wished he had more money to keep his apartment nice…but at least now as a Genin he had some money…but this Chuunin Exams was the key to his dreams of being Hokage and finally proving to everyone in the village that he was more than the Kyuubi container they thought him to be…
(Ahhh…no need to worry about all that for now…time for some food!)
The blonde quickly made short work of his break-fast and was now fully dressed in his new clothes…he had reverently placed aside his old clothes and while many though of his clothes to be ugly and so old fashioned…he didn't. They were personal gifts handed to him by a kind old man of the village who died when he was younger…the ld man was among the very few who didn't abuse him or call him bad names…but considered him an annoying but kind hearted scamp and gave him his clothes for free…even the ones he wore now. As soon as he was done…he headed off…unaware that in his body…
The nanomachines were already hard at work breaking down the food and milk he had taken for break-fast and quickly processed them in his stomach and transported the nutrients effectively and quickly…even the blonde's breathing had been perfected with the nanomachines improving his lung capacity and improving the storage and use of oxygen in his body…making his body work three to four times it's normal capacity…though the blonde was not yet fully aware of it.
As soon as he got to the meeting place he saw Sakura and Sasuke…the blonde greeted Sakura and she greeted him as well. Naruto then looked at Sasuke and replied as he noted that Sasuke seemed rather…tired.
"Hey Sasuke…you look kind of tired…did you do some late night training?"
Sasuke looked at Naruto and gave a casually relaxed and nonchalant look.
"What makes you say that dobe?"
"Because you've got some faint eye-bags underneath, you should consider cutting down on the late night stuff…no sense tiring yourself to exhaustion. And I think you need to seriously consider a wardrobe change…you smell of sweat and smoke…have you been using smoke bombs again because I swear I can smell the powder residue on your clothes. Even the smell is on your hair so you need to change the shampoo you're using; because that one you've got isn't doing a good job at the moment of hiding the smoke smell…you're hair smells like sandalwood and gun-powder, not very flattering you know."
Sasuke gave Naruto a very confused and slightly shocked look…because Naruto was right…he had been training in the late night and used some smoke bombs…but he had taken a bath and used the sandalwood scented shampoo which he used a lot as a kid growing up. But how did Naruto know all that just by smell?!
"Are you pulling my leg dobe?"
"Hey...I smell what I smell!! Don't blame me if you smell of sweat, smoke, and sandalwood!"
Sakura was surprised as she heard all this as she had NO idea that Sasuke used sandalwood scented shampoo.
Unknown to the two ninja and to Naruto himself at the moment…the nanomachines had upgraded most of Naruto's senses, including his sense of smell…allowing him the ability to outpace even a dog's sense of smell and sense of hearing as well…his eye-sight had also undergone some modifications to suit with the passive scanning abilities given by the bio-computer…thus the increase in his eye color.
"Well now…that was rather informative…"
The trio turned and there was Kakashi who was walking in their direction with his book usually in his hands and he greeted them in his usual smile and stopped there and placed the book aside and spoke.
"I have some good news for you three…now normally there would be a need for you three to take in more missions to gain the needed experience and skills to be candidates…but I have decided to allow you three to take applications into the Chuunin Exams."
Naruto was smiling greatly while Sasuke grinned along with Naruto…the rather embarrassing episode between the two forgotten at the information that they were going to get their chance to take part in the Chuunin Exams…while Sakura gave only a brief thoughtful look and then smiled as she spoke.
"So when do we take the Exams?'
"Eager to take part in the Exams too eh Sakura? All right then…here are the forms for taking the Chuunin Exams…it will start in a few days from now…at the end of the week so you have time to think about your decisions in the Chuunin exams…here is some information that is important…the Chuunin Exams are held twice a year so if you do not feel ready for this current Chuunin Exams then you can decide to take the next Chuunin Exams…though you will have to train even harder to prove that you all have what it takes to retake the Chuunin Exams. Once you've decided on your courses of action then you will all assemble at the Academy for the Chuunin exams…it will start in Room 301 so be there early."
Kakashi then handed the application forms for the Genin of his team to sign…he had no doubts about Naruto and Sasuke signing up for this very much important chance to prove their abilities to others and to each other…but Sakura…despite her brave front at the moment was a concern….but the Jonin knew that her desire to be with the group would help and her perfect chakra control, intelligence, analytical skills, and knowledge would prove helpful to both Naruto and Sasuke.
"All right then…I'll be there in the Academy waiting for you and don't be late."
Naruto grinned and replied.
"Don't worry Kakashi-sensei…we'll be there!"
"For once I agree with the loud-mouth…I won't miss this chance for the world…better that we face the competition in one place instead of looking for them."
Kakashi sighed a bit and bid his team farewell. He now had to see if they were going to make it…no doubts on the two boys…but Sakura...well…he would have to wait and see.
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A few days later…
Naruto smiled a bit as he waited for the arrival of this team…he preferred to be there early and ready for anything at this point and time…and sure enough Sasuke arrived and Naruto decided not to start the day arguing with Sasuke about his bathing habits as he smelled nothing out of the ordinary on his team-mate…but he was rather curious on where Sakura was…he had half expected Sakura to be around.
"Hey Sasuke…where's Sakura-chan?"
"I have no idea…I thought she was already here."
"Hmmm."
The two then turned and there was Sakura herself and she seemed to be in a rather quick hurry…the pink haired Kunoichi sighed and relaxed a bit as she spoke. She made the decision to be with her team and take the Chuunin exams…no matter the results
"Sorry about the delay…ran into some important chores for my folks."
"I see…you ready to move on?"
Naruto nodded and so did Sasuke at the question and then the trio made their way into the Academy and they could see that a large number of Genin were there to get ready for the Chuunin Exams…but when they made their way to the second floor, they spotted a pair of Genin pushing away several other Genin and this was rather odd…they then heard that these two were trying to force the others to rethink and leave the Chuunin Exams.
Naruto was unaware of it yet…but the bio-computer began to scan the two Genin and quickly determined that they were using an illusion and Naruto saw through it thanks to the enhanced eye-sight given to him by the nanomachines and he quickly was surprised to see that the room number was wrong and that inside of youngsters like them…those two were adults and dressed in uniforms and wearing forehead protectors as they managed to knock down.
"Guys…those characters aren't Genin… that's the wrong room number, and we're on the wrong floor."
Sasuke and Sakura were surprised until Sakura decided to examine their surroundings and quickly realized that Naruto was right.
"Naruto's right…this is the wrong floor and I get the feeling that this must a Genjutsu…pretty strong one too…I'd say that those two might be Chuunin Exam proctors, either Chuunin themselves or low Jonin level."
"Nicely done guys…I guess that black gunk's given you the ability to screen out Genjutsu illusions dobe…"
Naruto didn't get angry and decided to reply with a smirk.
"Why Sasuke…are you jealous of my anti-Genjutsu vision?"
Sasuke glared a little and had to admit that he was a bit jealous, as he had not noted the Genjutsu for a second until Naruto blew it open and Sakura made it clearer…but he then grinned a bit more and replied.
"Hmph…not at the moment…let's go see just how things will play out."
Things turned out rather interestingly as the disguised Chuunin launched at attack at Sasuke but then the supposedly injured Genin that was knocked down earlier moved at high speed and intercepted both Sasuke and the disguised Chuunin…surprising the others...including Naruto. The bio-computer quickly scanned the Genin and then the Genin's apparent companions…who appeared and were not very happy with his actions…apparently they were trying to keep a fairly low profile…no doubt top scout the competition.
The scans were complete and it was then that introductions were made…the Genin with the green jumpsuit was named Rock Lee, the one with the long hair, bandages, coat and shorts was Neji Hyuuga, ands the female was Tenten.. Naruto kept out of the sidelines for the time being as the bio-computer quickly assessed all three subjects.
/Subject: Rock Lee…scan and assessment complete…\\
/Highly skilled fighter in hand to hand combat…CQC rank of 3rd degree Junior Master, high levels of dexterity and agility…strength is considerable…scans indicate weights on legs that lower full speed and power, possible training tools…\\
/Possible threat level to host…considerable…possible need for activation of armor in high threat level, activation of level two weapons systems and level two defensive systems optional.\\
/Low level s of bio-energy but high genetic enhancement potential…\\
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/Subject: Neji Hyuuga…scan and assessment complete…\\
/High skill in hand to hand combat, CQC Rank of 1st degree Master…fighting style appears similar to pressure point Assassin style attacks…possess unknown genetic traits…good agility and speed…\\
/Possible threat level to host…considerable…same pattern as before…\\
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/Subject: Tenten…scan and assessment complete…\\
/Exceptional and eye coordination and extreme accuracy with throwing weapons…possible elite marksman rank skill level. Considerable skills with close combat weapon systems…poor hand to hand combat skills when deprived of weapons…relient on weapon arsenals…\\
Possible threat to host…near considerable…activation of armor system is authorized…level two defensive systems will be default defensive system settings…\\
As Naruto and his group left…Neji looked at them as they moved on the locate the real room where they were really going to take the Exams.
(That one with the attitude is no doubt the last of the Uchiha Clan and no doubt will be a great challenge. The female companion seems to be of average abilities, and not too much of a threat… however, the other one is different…he's hiding something.)
Tenten had to admit that he found that Sasuke was nice to the eyes but then she looked at Naruto and was very shocked and surprised to see the tall blonde ninja…like Neji she felt that there was something odd about the young ninja but she was not sure just yet on what was different about the blonde…
(Have to admit though…he's very attractive…)
It was then that Lee decided to leave for a moment and told his team to go ahead and he'll catch up later on with them. Neji knew that Lee would keep his word and moved on with Tenten wondering just what was it that Lee wanted to prove.
In the hallway…
Naruto sighed and shrugged his shoulders as Lee got ready…he didn't know why he knew it that Sasuke was out of his league…but he did…there was something different about Lee than first glance…the blonde ninja could tell that this guy was no ordinary looking ninja…especially when he saw the way the guy moved when he lashed out with both hands to stop Sasuke and one of those disguised Chuunin.
The Genin had followed them and when they were about to leave and look for the right room, Lee leaped down and called Sasuke out and challenged him to a fight…while making the moves on Sakura and Naruto felt some surprise. He was angry that he wasn't going to fight the Genin…but he decided to look on as Sasuke got ready to fight him…however…he decided to remind them of something.
"I hate to break up this whole thing…but you two do realize that if we don't hurry up and find Room 301 we could very well be barred from taking the Chuunin Exams."
Sakura…who had recovered from lee's antics and said her piece knew that Naruto had a point…the more time they spent here…the higher the chance was that they would be barred from the Chuunin Exams.
"Naruto is right Sasuke-kun…we don't have time for this…if we don't make it soon…we'll be disqualified."
"Don't worry this will be over quickly…"
Naruto however didn't buy that.
"Sasuke…we don't have time for this…besides…Lee is no ordinary fighter despite the looks…"
"Naruto, butt out…I was challenged by this guy and I am going to prove to him that the Uchiha are not the kind you challenge for the sake of it!"
Naruto shook his head and sighed…he didn't know why…but he knew this was not going to end well.
"All right Sasuke, suit yourself…but don't blame me if Bushy brows beats the tar out of you…I might not know why but I've got a good feeling he's more deadly than he looks."
"You should consider his words Sasuke-kun…I might not show it but I am one of the top Genin Graduates a year before you…so do not take me lightly."
"I see…well prove it to me."
"Very well then…defend yourself Sasuke Uchiha!"
As Sasuke and Lee faced off…Sakura thought about what she had seen previously on how Lee caught Sasuke's attack and the disguised Chuunin and she began to suspect that maybe Naruto is right about Lee…she then turned to Naruto and spoke.
"Are you sure that Lee is a lot more powerful than he looks Naruto?"
Naruto nodded and replied.
"I'm not sure myself since this Lee was able to fool even me at first but I can be sure that this time he's being serious…I got a feeling that this is going to be one serious fight for Sasuke."
And sure enough...Naruto was proven right as Sasuke's attempts to attack and defend himself from Rock Lee proved to be futile as the green jumpsuit wearing Genin was proving to be quite the fighter and the two were throwing everything they had on one another but Lee was winning.
And when there was a break in the fight, the Genin replied that he knew about the Sharingan and it's abilities…but he knew that it was able to understand jutsus like Ninjutsu and Genjutsu along with reading an opponents' moves…but he pointed that he was not a user of either, and relied solely on Taijutsu and since his choice of combat hid nothing he had little to fear from the Sharingan…as despite Sasuke being able to predict his moves…Sasuke was too slow to match him physically…saying with truth that Sasuke's Sharingan was worthless against his extreme Taijutsu.
Naruto could see that his assessment and feeling that Lee was no fool was right on the money and the same could be said for Sakura as she saw Lee manhandle Sasuke.
(Naruto was right…this Lee is more than he looks!)
Naruto realized that lee was about to unleash a powerful attack as soon as he was able to get Sasuke airborne and was about to step in but then to his surprise…out came a turtle that could talk! The turtle called Lee's attention and Lee called off the attack and was now before the turtle who began to berate Lee like a teacher or sensei.
(Whoa…this is new….)
Sasuke was livid with rage at how easily he had been bested by Lee…as Sakura tried to check his condition after she caught him from hitting the ground and getting further injury. He glared at Lee and couldn't help but feel even more humiliated by what had happened.
(How could I have lost that freak?!)
It was then that they met another Jonin named Gai…who apparently was Lee's idol and team Jonin sensei…after watching a rather interesting display of oddness from the two and hearing that Gai and Kakashi were rivals, Gai bit farewell to them and noted Naruto and Sasuke as he saw greatness in them both. The Jonin sensei of Neji, Tenten, and Lee recalled Kakashi words that his team was the best he had seen and more than ready for the Exams and now he was starting to agree with his rival's assessment.
(Let us see if Kakashi is right about them.)
Rock Lee then spoke to Sasuke.
"Hey Sasuke…I have to confess that I was not totally honest with you, There is truth to what I had said before that I wanted to test my skills, but you are not the one I truly wanted to test my skills against, I lied to you in the fight as well… I said before that I am one of the top Genin in Konoha, but there is in truth another, and he is on my team."
Naruto however, already had a good idea on just who Lee was referring to since he knew of only one guy on Lee's team.
(He must be referring to that guy who's a Hyuuga then.)
"I came here to finally defeat him, you were merely practice, but now you are a target, the next time you and I meet, it will be in a fight to the finish and I will crush you…you have been warned."
With that, lee leaped up and flipped to the balcony while Sasuke fumed at his loss at the hands of Rock Lee, while Sakura and Naruto looked on. Sasuke faced away and tightened his grip and his teeth at the memory and what Lee had told him. Sakura turned and was very worried about Sasuke.
"Sasuke-kun…"
Naruto then looked at this team-mate and replied.
"I told you not to take him lightly…now look what happened."
"Naruto! Now isn't the time for this…"
Sasuke looked at Naruto and glared.
"You shut up Naruto…the next time I see that green jumpsuit wearing nut…I'll beat him to the ground!"
Naruto was not convinced and replied.
"Humph…look who's talking? The way you fought Lee wasn't the most graceful I've seen you…if you do meet him again…you'd probably get your butt kicked again."
"Why you!!"
"Stop it you two!"
Naruto looked at Sasuke with his arms crossed on his chest while Sasuke glared and was ready for a fight…while Sakura tried to maintain the peace and did so by stepping between the two and she spoke.
"We're on the same team here! Stop this right now!"
Naruto then replied.
"You didn't see the bruises on Lee's hands under those bandages did you?"
Sasuke then recalled the sight of Lee re-wrapping his bandages and he saw the bruises and injuries on the Genin's hands and Naruto knew that Sasuke saw them and replied.
"I can bet Lee's been training until he drops in exhaustion and gets right back up to do it all over again…he trains much harder than you…plus he knows that the Sharingan isn't perfect…trust me Sasuke…Lee was taking it easy on you when you fought…had he been serious…you've got far worse than when that turtle stopped him."
Sasuke then looked to the ground and realized that Naruto was right about Lee and then Naruto replied…
"We're not dealing with lower level Genin here Sasuke…we're dealing with the best every Hidden Village has to offer, including our own here…and Lee's just one of the reasons this Chuunin exams is worth it…think about that..it won't be a real test if we fought weak guys…and ladies all the way to the end of the Chuunin Exams right?"
Sasuke thought about that and then realized the truth there in Naruto's words and smiled…easing the tension in the room between them.
"I hate to say it dobe…but you're right…this won't be a real challenge if we fought weak people all the way to the end…this Chuunin Exams is going to be a real test."
The three then made their way to reach the floor where the Chuunin Exams were being held.
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In the real third floor…
Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke arrived on the real third floor and were already on their way to the main room when they spotted their Jonin-sensei before them, leaning on the door.
Kakashi smiled a bit to himself as he spotted his Genin team and looked them over, not to mention he approved of Naruto's new look and also the presence of Sakura herself, he knew that things hinged on all of them to be as a team.
"Well, I'm happy that all three of you are here, namely you most of all Sakura, for your sake and that of both Naruto and Sasuke."
"Huh, what do you mean by that Kakashi-sensei?"
Sakura asked as she was very much confused by what Kakashi had said to her just now, she had made this decision to stand by her team-mates on her own. That also got the attention of both Sasuke and Naruto as they also wondered just what was going on here.
"Now you three can formally be allowed to participate in the Chuunin Exams."
"Why do you say that Kakashi-sensei?"
"Because in truth Sakura, only Genin teams of three can apply to take the Chuunin exams can be allowed to participate in the Chuunin Exams, that's a formal rule that is very much enforced and no one Genin is allowed to take the Chuunin exams without a team with them."
"But sensei, you said that joining the Chuunin Exams was a personal, individual decision,"
"That is correct, I did say that."
"Then was what you said was a lie Kakashi-sensei?"
"Not entirely Sakura…more like a test. You see, it IS a personal decision to take the Chuunin Exams, but that decision can affect the lives of your team-mates, in the same fashion as one decision can determine the outcome of a mission and the lives of you're team-mates. I didn't tell you that, or Sasuke, or Naruto, because I didn't want them to pressure you into joining them. And at the very same time, I didn't want you to feel obligated to join because of whatever feelings you might have concerning either Sasuke or Naruto. I wanted you to decide for YOURSELF if you wanted to take the Chuunin Exams of your own free will."
"I see, so you mean that if Sasuke-kun, and Naruto-kun came but I didn't join them…then they would."
"I would not have allowed them to enter this room and take the Chuunin Exams, if you had not arrived with them of you're free will, then it would have been the end of the road for all three of you…but that is now a moot point."
Kakashi then spoke with a proud voice and his Genin team could sense that and they were also in high spirits.
"You're all here for the right reasons…"
"…Sakura."
Sakura blushed a bit and smiled at the pride and respect being given to her by their Jonin mentor.
"…Naruto."
Naruto grinned widely in anticipation.
"…and Sasuke."
Sasuke smiled as well, ready to test himself in the fights to come.
Kakashi then smiled at all three of them and made his pride known to them.
"I'm very proud of you all, I couldn't have asked for a better team under my command. Good luck and do well."
With that, Kakashi stepped aside as Sasuke and Sakura were the first to reach for the doors and open them, while Naruto replied with a smile to his Jonin sensei.
"We won't disappoint you sensei, believe it!"
As soon as the three of them opened the doors and went inside, Kakashi sighed and looked outside to the windows to view all of Konoha.
(I have a feeling that things are about to get real hairy soon…and I am rather curious how Naruto's classmates are going to react to the changes he's undergone…this will be a very interesting Chuunin Exams this year…that I am absolutely sure of.)
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As soon as they entered the room, Sakura couldn't help but feel rather worried about the number of people that were in the room and the glares they were getting…Sasuke looked back and gave a defiant look at one after the other…while Naruto looked on unafraid as he was becoming more annoyed by the looks. It was then that they spotted several more arrivals heading towards them. Naruto smiled a bit as he recognized them right off the bat.
The long haired blonde female was none other than Ino Yamanaka, a Kunoichi from the Yamanaka Clan who apparently had the ability to switch her mind with her foe…allowing her to control the foe for a short period of time…despite being loud and somewhat annoying…he admitted that Ino certainly took good care of herself and was best friends with her two companions…not to mention she was easy on the eyes…
One such companion was Shikamaru Nara…one of the laziest guys in the Academy and amazingly able to graduate with some great marks despite being very lazy. Naruto knew about Shikamaru being a lot more than he looked but still he liked to goad the lazy guy once in a while and had to admit that despite his lazy attitude…Shikamaru had guts.
Chouji was there as well…stuffing his mouth full of chips as usual. The large Genin was easily recognized not just because of his bulk, but because he was ALWAYS eating…Naruto never knew a time when he had seen Chouji not eating at the moment. The one thing Chouji took to offense was when people called him fat…the very second he heard that…the normally mellow and somewhat dense Chouji became a powerhouse of destruction and even he would never call Chouji fat.
The other trio heading towards them he recognized quite easily, the first was none other than Kiba Inuzuka and his pet Akamaru…the duo were always together and it was understandable as Kiba and Akamaru were close and Kiba being an Inuzuka. He didn't quite like Kiba as he was too much of a loud mouth…even more than him in some respects but that was not really an issue at the moment.
The other boy was Shino Aburame…he knew little about Shino and his clan…he was a mystery at the moment to be blonde ninja. But he was not too much of annoyance as he was always the silent and somewhat creepy type. Even in the days in the Academy, Naruto had little to no idea just what sort of person Shino was at the moment.
The other one however was none other than Hyuuga Hinata…a shy and timid wall flower of a girl that he knew of back in the Academy…she was always shy and seemed to blush and look away whenever he would look at her direction…it wasn't as creepy as when he looked at Shino but it was rather weird in a way. Not that Hinata was bad looking…she was rather nice to the eyes though the silver irises were a bit off…then again…being a Hyuuga meant that her eyes were normal and she could see him just fine. The one thing that made Naruto curious was she was the only girl he knew that had no interest in Sasuke…and despite himself he wondered just who Hinata had her eyes on if not his team-mate.
Ino was the first to speak.
"Hey Sasuke-kun…you made it! I was beginning to wonder just when you were going to show…and whoa…who's the guy with you?"
Kiba looked at Naruto and wondered about that as well.
(Who's this dude? I certainly don't recall meeting him at graduation.)
"Hmm…hey, isn't your other team –mate supposed to be Naruto or something…did he get replaced?"
Shikamaru asked as he was vaguely curious on where the loud mouthed blonde had gone.
Ino had to admit that the tall blonde before her was certainly good looking…even better in some respects to Sasuke though she would not say it out loud at the moment…but there was something oddly familiar with this hunk…though she had no idea what that might be…she had never met him before though the marks on his face were oddly familiar.
Hinata noted that as well, as she couldn't help but find the tall teen before her very handsome….but she cared only for Naruto and preferred to see her crush. The Hyuuga heiress had a longtime affection for the blonde ever since she met him and she wished to someday tell him of her feelings.
Naruto laughed a bit and then replied to the question.
"I'm still here Shikamaru or have you forgotten?"
The others looked at Naruto and were still not convinced and Naruto decided to remind them.
"Come on you guys…who do you think wears orange, loves, ramen, makes fun of Iruka-sensei, always late in classes, and usually pulls pranks in school?"
They other Genin then looked at Naruto more closely and then they recognized him…but with some surprise… Chouji was midway to eating another chip when he realized that the person was actually Naruto in full growth, Kiba was looking at Naruto in disbelief, Shikamaru looked on in surprise, and Sino just stared.
Ino and Hinata were the most affected as they had no idea that the blonde hunk before them was indeed Naruto.
Ino then walked over to Naruto and used the same release jutsu as Sakura had done…in the thought that it was Henge…and to the shock of them all…instead of revealing the short blonde Genin…the tall blonde was still there…telling them there and now that this was no Henge. He couldn't help but stare at Naruto with even greater scrutiny and she began to have rather indecent thoughts and for good reason at the moment…
Hinata was going to faint as she realized that the handsome young man before her was her crush Naruto…she had thought him to be nice on the eyes but now seeing him in this form was enough to make her feel even more heated as she found herself staring at the utterly well built frame of her crush…she had no idea on how he had become this way…but she was NOT going to complain as her imagination began to get indecent thoughts that clashed with her normally timid and shy persona.
Akamaru then sniffed the air around Naruto and gave a slight yelp as the puppy could smell something odd in the air around Naruto…nothing threatening…but seemingly off in some way.
It was then that another person came on the scene and called them out…he wore purple and white and had glasses on him as well.
"Hey you guys, I suggest you keep it down while you're here…you must be the nine rookies I heard about recently…all fresh and eager from the Academy. Let me hand you some simple but very helpful advice…don't make too much of a racket or you'll be rubbing people the wrong way and here that a big mistake."
"And who are you?"
Ino asked, not very happy to be distracted from looking at Naruto and Sasuke.
"The name's Kabuto Yakushi."
The group then discussed what Kabuto knew of the Chuunin exams and the history and reasons behind the creation of the Chuunin Exams and who were the participants and the number of countries who were taking part of the Chuunin exams…along with the villages as well, Shikamaru groaned as Kabuto explained the exams and how he had failed six times and this was his seventh try at the moment, along with the real reason for the Exams in maintaining balance in the number of ninja in the countries taking part in the Chuunin Exams.
Kabuto then revealed his information cards and that was where Sasuke got to see the statistics on Rock Lee and Gaara…the other Genin were shocked to hear the Gaara had been in a B-ranked mission as a Genin and came back alive and zero injuries…while his foes were all dead…this made others worry, namely Shikamaru. It was then that Sakura noted a new village with the symbol of a musical note and she read the name.
"Hidden Sound…I've never heard of them before…Have you heard of them Kabuto-san?"
"I have…they're a recent ninja village located somewhere in Rice Country…no one knows anything about them or who their village head is. As far as I have figured…they only sent one Genin team."
"One Genin…that's kind of odd isn't it?"
Kabuto nodded at Naruto's question.
"Yes…but for only one team to be sent…that means that the group must be VERY skilled to be the only team they have sent…or it could be because they have limited Genin…who knows…like I said…they are a mystery group so no one knows much about them at the moment."
Sakura then saw the faces of all the Genin teams there and asked Kabuto a question.
"Do you think it's really going to be tough this time around?"
"Oh yes, in my four years being here in the Chuunin Exams, I can tell you honestly that I've never seen a batch with this much potential in years."
Kabuto then spoke solemnly.
"You guys will need to keep a very low profile since if you try something, they will all certainly be VERY angry to say the least…they all are strong foes, so saying something to piss them off is not advisable."
Naruto thought about it and Sasuke and Sakura wondered if Naruto's silence meant that he was getting frightened by all that he had been told by Kabuto, Kabuto himself noted that and wondered if the blonde Konoha Genin with the sword on his back would be frightened by the information he had been handing him and his classmates.
"Naruto-kun…"
(Is he getting scared by all this? Maybe I should talk to him. I mean, it's okay to be scared and all, those guys are older and more experienced than us since we're rookies…)
(Don't tell me the dobe's going to choke on this…please tell me he isn't going to quit here and now…after all we had to deal with to get here.)
Neither of them had to worry as Naruto laughed out loud and then looked right at all of the other teams and pointed right at all of them with a challenging glare.
"All right you guys! Listen up, I am Naruto Uzumaki and I am going to beat the tar out of every last one of you, so bring it on and show me just how tough you all really are! Believe it!"
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On the other side of the door…
Kakashi couldn't help but laugh at the declaration that Naruto spouted out at all the ninja in the room. That was Naruto all right…no matter what the odds were and who the blonde was facing or how many…he was more than willing to fight them.
The Jonin thought back at the time when he, Asuma, and Kurenai had recommended their students and he knew that things were going to get interesting as soon as his fellow Jonin got to see his team in action…but he had a fairly accurate idea that there would be those who were going to take offense to Naruto's words.
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Sasuke and Kabuto grinned at the announcement while the other Konoha Rookie 9 Genin, with the exception of Hinata who smiled warmly, groaned. Sakura was about to clonk her partner on the head but decided against it for two reasons…the first was with his new found chakra reserves and abilities…Naruto had every reason to be utterly confident…and the second was that he was too tall for her to reach.
The rest of the Genin, true to Kakashi's predictions, were NOT happy and quite a number of them itching for a chance to give Naruto a serious lesson to keep his trap shut. In one of the groups were the Sand Siblings, Gaara watched with a slight smirk, while Kankurou growled a bit.
"That's the same guy as before who nearly crushed my arm."
Temari nodded as she looked at Naruto with a smile and slight blush.
"He's really got guts to be saying that…I like that."
In another side of the whole room was Konoha Genin Team 10, Tenten, Lee, and Neji were looking on as the atmosphere in the room became darker after Naruto spoke. Tenten sighed a bit and smirked a little as she recalled just what Naruto said.
"That guy's something else all right."
"He's certainly got spirit."
Neji replied as he studied Naruto. Lee interjected as well.
"He's got fire and passion."
"I guess he's going to be quite the handful isn't he?"
One group of Genin however had other ideas.
"Did you hear what that one said about our village of the Hidden Sound? He called us little, a mystery."
Zaku said with a glare at Kabuto
"I heard."
Dosu replied as the only female in their group, the one named Kin spoke as well.
"I think we need to teach this guy a lesson."
"I think so as well, remove some of the mystery about Sound, help up his information for him and let him know that if he insults the Sound Shinobi, he's going to have to be ready for the consequences!"
The Genin quickly made their way to Kabuto…who sensed their coming…however, that was when Naruto's bio-computer sent a warning signal to Naruto and he quickly spotted them as well…he had no idea what was going on with the Sound Genin but he was not going to remain idle for long.
The very second Naruto moved in front of Kabuto shield him from attack, the bio-computer in Naruto's body quickly began to scan the approaching Sound Genin and identified them as threats to it's master and since there were two of them…it split it's scanning to both Dosu and Zaku.
/ Threats identified…scanning…\\
/Threat level of subject one determined…mid class…\\
/Threat level of subject two determined…mid class…\\
/Combined Threat levels determined…near considerable…activating level two weapon payload…optional lethal payload selected…activating level one defensive measures…activating partial bio-armor defenses…\\
Naruto was before Kabuto as Dosu and Zaku came in and the one with the wild hair fired several kunai while taunting Naruto who placed his arms forward..
"Sorry pretty boy! You're gone!"
"Naruto!"
Then there was a flash of light on Naruto's arms and the light faded as black liquid suddenly burst forth from his arms and then began to form about his arms and then the liquid solidified and there was now armor on Naruto's arms up to the elbow…the armor was futuristic in design…the inner parts were all black and Naruto's hand was in some form of full metal glove with finger guards that gave his hands a black claw like appearance. The armor was black with white and red markings as well. The ninja in the room were surprised as they had no idea what that was as Naruto then raised his left arm.
/Activate Kinetic Energy Barrier at level one power level…\\
The other ninja watched as the left gauntlet somehow opened a section it itself and then a glowing sphere of energy suddenly appeared and surrounded Naruto and Kabuto and the kunai that Zaku threw bounced off the shield without nicking it in the least…it's was then that Naruto then decided that it was payback time…Dosu tried to use his secret weapons but to his surprise…the second his arm hit the barrier…it violently tossed him back a few feet with a crackle as Naruto looked at the gauntlets on his arm with some surprise…but that faded as he grinned…
"Oh yeah…it's show time!!"
"Damn you! Take this!"
Zaku shouted as he fired another barrage of kunai and Kin fired some Senbon as well. Naruto then decided to see what else could happen…the bio-computer then scanned the weapons and decided to deal with them quickly…
/Activating nano-filament wires…\\
Naruto lashed out with his right gauntlet and got the results he wanted in a unique way as the hand guard launched small objects that quickly revealed lines of some sort of metal. The objects moved quickly and merely hit the kunai and Senbon…
SLISH!!
Zaku and Dosu moved back with shock and so did Kin as they were barely able to avoid the glowing strings that appeared out of Naruto's bio-armor as it had easily sliced through the kunai and Senbon that they had thrown. The sliced weapons fell down and Naruto smiled as he was starting to get used to the weapons this black gunk was giving him…he liked it a lot…
The other ninja in the room…including the Rookie 9 were stunned visibly when they saw Naruto's arms being covered by what appeared to be armored gauntlets. The nano-filament wires were immediately reeled back into Naruto's right gauntlet and as he then aimed his right hand at them and to the eyes of the others…and even to Naruto who had no idea what the nano-filament wires were…a strange device came out from the armor as the metal came alive and there was some sort of launcher aimed right at the two Genin from Sound.
Dosu then spoke to Naruto.
"This has nothing to do with you…get out of our way…"
Naruto snorted and then to the people's surprise…the left gauntlet seemed to have a section morph and out came a trio of claws from the hand guard section and these claws then were covered in bright light and the blonde replied as he got into an attack position….and then he decided to summon his chakra….unaware that the massive amounts of chakra he had in him due to the nanomachines was so intense that even releasing a minute amount was going to be spectacular…
The ninja in the room looked at Naruto as he began to glow in an intense blue of chakra…and then the wave of the release created a gust of wind in the room and forced some of the ninja back at the intensity of the chakra Naruto was radiating…a glowing aura of pure concentrated chakra covered Naruto as his eyes glowed with deep blue chakra as he spoke seriously to the stunned Sound Genin
"Make me."
Gaara and his siblings watched in fascination at the sight as Naruto was ready to fight and their eyes were directed at the gauntlets that had appeared on the blonde's arms…there as a brief flash of light and the sounds of rushing liquid as the arms of the blonde ninja glowed and then there was the armor before them and now here he was literally glowing with chakra…
Gaara was impressed…he had never felt that level of power before it was like the same level of chakra he had with his…demon but even MORE powerful…he was enjoying this immensely…and was eager to fight Naruto.
(Someone with that much power…I want to kill him!)
Temari was in awe and couldn't help but stare at Naruto.
(Wow…THAT much chakra in one guy?!)
Kankurou was shaking his head and he looked at Naruto.
"Damn….and I thought that blonde brat was all hot air."
Lee whistled at the sight before him. He had a feeling that the blonde ninja who was on Sasuke's team hidden his true powers when he had fought Sasuke previously and that made the Genin wonder how things would have turned out had he fought Naruto instead of Sasuke.
"That is impressive Naruto-san…you make even Sasuke-san look tame. I wonder how things would have turned out if we fought."
Neji didn't dare use the Byakugan as he thought that doing so would seriously blind him…so much chakra in one person was impossible…the human body could only produce a certain level of chakra…but this blonde Genin before him had enough chakra to make him either a Jonin or an ANBU…or even more than that.
(This one is interesting…how he managed to contain that much chakra without anyone noticing is impressive.)
Tenten was speechless but she was also heavily impressed…she had never seen any weapons like them before...and she prided herself as the finest weapons expert in the village!
"Wow…what has Naruto been eating all this time?!"
Chouji was stunned to the point that he stopped in mid bite of the chips in his hands. Shikamaru couldn't help but gape at the sight of that much chakra coming from Naruto and he had a feeling that it was just the icing on the cake at the moment. Ino was also stunned but seeing Naruto this buffed up and handsome looking made her very bothered.
Hinata was in awe of her handsome crush as he moved and fought in a way that was entrancing to her and she was amazed at how powerful he was at the moment…
The others watched as things got intense…but before things could get really interesting…there were some new arrivals….followed a booming voice.
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"All right you bunch of baby faced degenerates!! The fun and games are over, so get to your seats and stay there before I personally staple you're butts on them!!"
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The smoke cleared and out of the smoke were a large bunch of Chuunin and in the middle was a really tall and muscular man. The guy was dressed in a black trench coat along with the usual uniform of a Chuunin proctor, with heavy gloves with metal plates on them and he wore a forehead protector with the Leaf symbol on it in the form of a bandana.
He had several scars on his face that really made him looks scary, namely the one that ran from his left cheek to his lip… and his voice certainly didn't help matters as he spoke once more.
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"It's time to begin the Chuunin Exams, I am Ibiki Morino…your proctor for today…and also you're worst nightmare and enemy come to life."
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To be continued…
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That's one chapter all done…now there are some things I want cleared up before we move to the next one on the story board. This is not the same as Naruto Dragon Champion as you have already seen…the bio-armor and the Persona Drive System are not in the same manner as either Holy Talon or Death Fang. The bio-armor is a pure combat system and has no moral compass…but it can develop a core AI personality modeled from the user so expect some new things to pop up in the coming chapters.
The Chuunin exams are about to begin and already the bio-armor is acting and ready for battle, but how will it react when it faces a certain someone in the Forest of Death?
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Trailer:
Sasuke watched as the unknown Grass Genin got ready to attack…he felt great fear in his heart as he and Sakura could barely move at the moment.
The Grass Genin was about to unleash his powerful serpent summon to deal with Sasuke and see just how much the Uchiha had improved…a massive tremor filled the air…like a roar…forcing the group to turn and there was a massive blur that came right at the Grass ninja…who retaliated by sending his massive snake charging…mouth open at the object as she or he leaped backward and landed on a nearby tree…confident that the threat was dealt with…
Only to hear the snake roar in massive pain and suddenly explode like a bomb and from the smoke and the remains of the now obviously gutted snake was a strange figure…wearing what appeared to be some sort of full body suit and armor. And deep blue glowing eyes were looking at him...
Sasuke and Sakura looked on in shock as they had no idea who this person was before them as the figure turned to them, the person spoke in a very recognizable voice…though somewhat odd…almost artificial.
"Sorry I'm late…had to deal with another snake at the moment…"
The two Genin were stunned as they quickly recognized their armored savior.
"Naruto?!"
Naruto nodded as he turned and spoke to the Grass Genin who was wearing an amused smile.
"You have a lot of guts attacking my team when I'm not around…I am going to beat you to a bloody smear in the woods when I am done with you."
"Really Naruto-kun?"
The Grass Genin's smile changed to a surprised expression as Naruto suddenly moved forward at such a high speed pace he had little to no warning as he found himself in Naruto's armored grasp by the neck as the armored ninja took into the air and began to crush the ninja's throat.
"Oh yes."
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However I want all readers to keep in mind that there were two other containers of the same bio-metal constructed suits that were sent to the world of Naruto…and like I have stated before…these suits do NOT have the same moral compass as either Holy Talon or Death Fang. They are purely weapons and function as such…remember…there are two more in the Naruto world…so it's merely a question on who gets them and when they do…thing in the Naruto world are about to get interesting.
If you have suggestions on who finds the other containers…please send them my way.