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Summary: During Naruto and Sakura's final climatic battle against Sasuke something happens to send the three of them back in time. Naruto wants to use this chance to stop Sasuke from leaving. Sakura wants to rekindle the bonds they used to share. But what does Sasuke want? Team7bonding with SasuSaku and minor NaruHina in later chapters.
A/N: Wow...I can't believe I got almost 60 reviews! I'd list everybody's name and thank them like I did before...but there are alot of people! xD So instead I'll just name everybody at the end of the story! But I still want to thank everybody who reviewed and favorited this story! You guys are so awesome! ^.^
Disclaimer: My friend is bugging me about my non-disclaiming disclaimers. So, I don't own Naruto. But when celery takes over the world Masashi Kishimoto will be sorry he didn't give Naruto to me since the celery will be my minions! Muahahahaha!!! I know...I'm crazy...
A/N: Since I don't know Ibiki's speech word for word most of the time I'll just be putting 'blah blah blah'. Also, this chapter is shorter for two reasons.
1) I'm trying to save the second part of the exam for chapter 8.
2) I'm in the car using a laptop so it's kinda hard to type.
That reminds me! I won't be able to update for a week(or less)because I forgot my laptop charger at home and we're going to my grandparents house for a small vacation. They have no computer! Waaaaaah! T.T
What Changes...
Chapter 7: Maggots
''All right you baby-face degenerates! Sit down and shut up! I'm Ibiki Morino, your first test proctor. Anyone who even thinks of messing with me will automatically fail. Do I make myself clear?'' The majority of the genin nodded. ''Good now (blah blah no cheating blah blah tenth question blah blah). Understand?'' They nodded again. ''Alright, you may begin.''
Naruto looked down at his test. He remembered last time he was freaking out because he didn't even understand the questions. Looking at them now, they were pretty easy. He had already finished just a few minutes after Ibiki told them to start.
Hinata(who was sitting next to him) stared at Naruto in shock. He had been answering the questions with ease. As a matter of fact, he looked kinda bored while he was doing it. The test was somewhat hard for her. She knew most of the questions but some of them she had no idea. ''Pst. Hinata-chan. Do you want to copy off my paper?'' Naruto asked her. She turned red and replied, ''B-but Naruto-kun...you'll g-get in trouble.'' Naruto shrugged and scooted his paper off to the side a little so Hinata would be able to see it better. She hesitated at first, but she did copy some of the answers she didn't know. Who knew Naruto was so smart?
Sakura folded her arms on her desk. She, of course, had no problem answering these questions since she learned this stuff years ago. She looked a few rows infront of her at Naruto. Like her, he was already done. He was even letting Hinata cheat off of him. Sakura sighed and was about to relax for the rest of the time when she felt a stabbing pain in the back of her head. She knew it was Ino trying to use her mind transfer jutsu. Sakura cast her out forcefully and heard Ino gasp at the impact. She didn't want to be mean but she also didn't want Ino to cheat off her. They still had their playful rivalry going after all.
She tensed up when she felt that there was another jutsu being used around her, but she couldn't see it. She used a technique Tsunade had taught her and focused on it. After a few seconds she could see the jutsu being used. There was an eyeball hovering over her paper. It looked as if it was having a hard time seeing her paper since she had her arms folded on it. She looked back slightly to see that it was Gaara using the jutsu. She lifted her arms off the paper and pushed it closer to the eyeball as if to say, ''Go ahead, I don't mind.'' She saw the eyeball turn to stare at her for a few seconds before going back to look at her paper. She intended on becoming Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro's friend as soon as possible. She didn't want to have to wait almost two years like before.
Sasuke, likewise, knew the answers and was also finished, therefore, finding no need to cheat. If any of his team wanted to cheat they could just use telepathy anyway. He looked around to watch the tactics some of the others were using. He couldn't believe that nobody noticed such obvious things like how Kiba had Akamaru on his head telling him other people's answers. Then again, the supposed experts in finding cheaters were jonin at best whereas he was at Anbu level. He had noticed people trying to cheat off his paper so he flipped it over. If they didn't know the answers and couldn't find a better way to cheat then they didn't deserve to look at his paper.
So far it was uneventful. A few people had already been thrown out. The only mildly exciting part was when they put up a fight about it and got themselves knocked out. Sasuke sighed in annoyance, when were they going to get the last question? It was boring just sitting here.
''Alright! Pencils down.'' Ibiki's voice rippled through the silence of the room. Everybody complied. ''It's time for the tenth question. Blah blah you can choose to leave blah blah whole team will fail. So, who want's to leave?'' A few people raised their hands and were escorted out of the room. Ibiki looked around and was surprised by the amount of genin still left in the room. He gave a smile and said, ''You. Pass.''
There were whispers of confusion and shock ringing through the room. Team seven was just staring at the window waiting. On cue, Anko crashed through the window while flinging two kunai into the ceiling to hold up her black banner.
In white letters it read, Here comes the Second Test Proctor: Anko Mitarashi.
''Alright you maggots! It's time for the second part of the exam...SO FOLLOW ME!!!'' Basically the entire room stared at her like she was crazy. Ibiki and team seven sweatdropped.
''Your early...again.'' Ibiki stated, shaking his head. Anko blushed and rubbed the back of her head sheepishly.
''Oh...I am? He he...'' She briefly looked around the room. ''Hey...Ibiki? Why are there still so many left? I think your tests are getting too easy.'' Ibiki shrugged.
''Or it could be that it's just a stronger bunch this year.''
''Humph. By the time I'm done with them there will be less than half left.'' She said with a sadistic grin on her face. Some of the genin coward in fear. ''Okay, no offense but...can we just go now?'' Naruto asked in annoyance
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''This is a harrowing test of survival! The Forest of Death!'' Anko said enthusiastically.
''Why do they call it the Forest of Death?'' A random genin asked. Anko smiled evily.
''Because you could die.'' She replied bluntly. Some of the genin took a few steps away from her in fear. ''Oh brother.'' Naruto said under his breath, but Anko heard him. ''Ohoho! We've got a tough guy-'' Naruto could hear the kunai whizzing towards him and he caught it effortlessly. Anko and most of the genin stared at Naruto in surprise. ''What were you gonna say? That it's tough guys like me who leave their blood all over this forest? Sorry but that's not gonna happen. So if you don't mind...can you finish telling us what we have to do now?'' He flung the kunai back and it landed in Anko's open weapons pouch. She shrugged and continued her explanation.
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''Okay! So that's basically all you need to know! Now I just need you to sign these consent forms.'' Anko said as she passed them out. ''Consent forms! What for?'' Kiba asked.
''Well...we want to make sure that you know that there is a possibility that you can get fatally wounded in during this test. If you didn't sign them, well, you'd be my responsibility!'' She replied, laughing a little.
Team seven filled out the forms and went over to turn them in and get their scroll. They then proceeded to gate twelve. ''So...are we going to fight Orochimaru or are we going to avoid him?'' Naruto asked.
''Do you think we can beat him?'' Sakura asked.
''Of course we can, Sakura-chan! Teme beat him before so he can beat him again! Especially with our help!'' Sakura smiled and nodded in agreement while Sasuke stayed silent. They could tell something was up with the Uchiha. ''We...should avoid him...'' Sasuke mumbled.
''What for?'' Sakura and Naruto asked in unison. ''Well...if we don't...he could attack Naruto again.'' Sasuke replied. Sakura could tell there was more to it then that. ''Sasuke-kun...Naruto can take care of himself. What are you really worried about?'' Sasuke hesitated. ''C'mon Teme! You know you can tell us anything!'' Sasuke sighed and ran a hand through his hair. Before he had a chance to answer their gate opened and they could hear Anko shouting for them to start.
A/N: That's it! The next chapter will be longer! Much longer! I think this one was only..about 2000 words. Not up to my usual standards!
My favorite part was...I dunno...I guess it was when Naruto told Anko off. This chapter wasn't as funny since it was so short. But I promise the next one will be longer! I'll see you guys in a week! xD
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