Code SIN - VII. Training Months – Trial Period
IMPORTANT A/N AT THE END, PLEASE READ!
"speaking"
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*~xXxXxXx~* very small time skip
On the other side of Konoha, something similar was taking place. At five in the morning, coincidentally the same time that Team 8 had headed out, one blond-haired genin stumbled her way around the deserted part of the village, tired, cranky, and very much lost. "Five in morning... too early... ninjas are all asleep!.. why must we be here..." Ino muttered under her breath. "And where the hell is Training Ground 44? I haven't even heardof Training Ground 44! Me! Not know something! That Ibiki-sensei better not be lying..."
As she rounded the corner, she caught a glimpse of something blindingly orange. Knowing only one person who liked such a disgustingly bright color, she rushed forward to catch up with her teammate. "Hey Naruto!"
The orange-loving genin turned around. "Ino-chan," he greeted her, a bland look on his face. "Hurry up or we'll be late."
Ino flinched inwardly. 'That look is disturbing on his face. Maybe it's the lack of sleep?'Ino trotted to catch up to Naruto. "Oh, Shino! I didn't see you there!" Indeed, there was the silent Aburame, steadily keeping pace with Naruto. He inclined his head towards her in greeting. He didn't seem ruffled or even annoyed by the early time. Then again, the Aburames rarely showed emotions towards anything. Strangely similar to the Hyuuga. "Hey, hey! Do you guys know where Training Ground 44 is? I tried to ask my dad but he was out on a mission yesterday, my mom didn't know, and the maps didn't show anything!"
"The search for information on Training Ground 44 yielded no results, but Naruto knows the location and shall be guiding us there," Shino intoned. Ino stared in shock. That was the longest sentence she had ever heard from the bug boy.
Naruto blinked slowly. "I have not been inside of Training Ground 44. I only know of its location," he clarified. "However, Anko-nee has, and believe me, from how she reacted afterwards, I'm sure you don't want to be in there." Naruto's voice sounded foreboding, like he was aprehensive about this mysterious Training Ground.
Ino noticed that Naruto's voice seemed to echo. She glanced around. They were at a deserted part of Konoha, which could explain why no one knew or wanted to tell her about it. If Training Ground 44 was located here, that would explain why Ino didn't know about it. Not many people liked to be around this place. She had heard frightening rumours about this place. The Forest of Death was situated in the middle of the abandoned district, and it was said to be haunted. People claimed that at night, dying screams could be heard from the Forest of Death.
Ino shivered. The vibes coming from the Forest of Death, which was visible from far away due to its size and height, was creeping her out. She wished Training Ground 44 wasn't so close to the Forest of Death. She started to sweat as Naruto led them closer and closer to the huge wire fences that surrounded the densely wooded forest.
"N-Naruto? What are we doing here?" She asked nervously as they stopped in front of the metal fencing. Shino said nothing and pointed to a worn and rusted sign in front of a pair of metal doors built into the wiring. Ino stared in horror. On the sign, in bold red letters, were the words, "Training Ground 44", visible even against the splatters of what she presumed to be blood. "You have got to be kidding me. This is Training Ground 44? I mean, why would this be Training Ground 44? This is the Forest of Death! There must have been some mistake! Everyone moved out of this area because this stupid forest is here! They say people have died in there!"
"Ah, yes, the Chuunin Exams. A lot of chuunin hopefuls had perished in the forest from the man-eating creatures, poisonous plants, and other dangerous things. Stupid weaklings. Didn't deserve to live. It was fun to watch though," a jovial voice commented from behind them, stopping Ino's babbling.
Naruto scowled. "How did you get behind us without me noticing?"
Ibiki grinned. "Lots of practice. Or maybe you just suck."
Naruto pouted. "Meanie."
A/N: PLEASE READ! this story is official on hiatus, because the ideas aren't flowing. this is what I have so far for this chapter, and will probably be the last thing in a loong while. sorry
~Sin