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Main Characters: Naruto, Gaara, Shikamaru, Kakashi, Tsunade, Jiriya
Pairings: Naruto/Hinata, Gaara/? Shikamaru/Temari, Sakura/Lee (Later), Neji/TenTen
Chapter 13
The Final Five Matches
Shikamaru was about to make his way down to the ring when Naruto cut him off. "You know how to beat her. I don't want to see anything but your very best. The Leaf Village's ninja do not do things half assed." Naruto said looking Shikamaru in the eyes.
Shikamaru knew that look. The future Naruto had given that look after a speech about not always complained. It was in that moment that Shikamaru knew that Naruto was no longer Naruto Uzumaki but in fact Naruto Namikaze, the Sixth Hokage. It wasn't that much of a surprise for him, as he had suspected since the day of the team assignments. However, now it was confirmed.
Shikamaru looked into Naruto's eyes and said, "Of course… Lord Hokage." The last bit being said so that only Naruto would be able to hear it. With that, Naruto continued down to the ring.
He faced his opponent; the first time around she knew that Shikamaru used shadows. This time she had no idea what she was dealing with. It was almost too easy.
"Begin!" Hayate said as he stepped back to give them room.
Shikamaru decided to start out the match by taunting his opponent. "Let's get this over with. I have already have the next 6'498 moved played out my head. You can't win."
Tsuchi began by throwing her bell senbon. Shikamaru dodged her attacks by rolling towards her. Tsuchi didn't expect him to advance on her took a few steps back, throwing a few more senbon at Shikamaru. Shikamaru leapt to the side and took a few steps closer to Tsuchi, forcing her to step back and into the position he needed.
Shikamaru sighed. It was way too easy, she just fell into his trap. Shikamaru quickly preformed his shadow possession jutsu. He had her caught. Deciding it was time to end this Shikamaru threw his head backwards the fastest he could. Tsuchi threw her head back with Shikamaru. Her head hit the wall at such a speed it cracked her skull. She fell to the ground. Game over.
"Winner Shikamaru Nara," Hayate said as Shikamaru left the arena. "Next match…" he said before waiting for the screen to show the next match. "Kiba Inuzuka and Naruto."
Naruto didn't know what to think. He had done this before. This time would be faster, he wouldn't even give Kiba a chance to do what he and Akumaru do best.
Kiba was practically glowing with excitement. He felt like the luckiest kid in the world. He gets to fight the weakest of all the Genin, Naruto was dead last.
Naruto stuck his hands in his pockets and said, "Get ready to lose Kiba. This already over."
"Yeah right Naruto. What can the dead last like you do? Nothing, that's what, you're weak and I'm not!" Kiba yelled. Naruto didn't say anything.
"Begin," Hayate said.
It was over before it even started. Naruto appeared behind Kiba and said "I win," before Naruto hit the back of Kiba's neck knocking him out. Everyone was in shock. No one thought that Naruto could do something like that. Only the Hokage and a few of the Jounin present even seen Naruto move.
It was silent for the longest time until Hayate announced the winner.
"Winner Naruto," Hayate said. The medics collected the unconscious Kiba. Naruto stood there and watched. Soon the plasma started to shuffle names again. Naruto crossed his fingers, hoping that Hinata wouldn't have to go up against Neji.
"Next match," said Hayate. "Hinata Hyuuga vs. Neji Hyuuga."
Naruto grimaced remembering the first time around, she nearly died. Hinata and Neji made their way down into the arena. Naruto met Hinata in the staircase and stopped her.
"Hinata, no matter what be careful and do your best. You are strong, never forget that. No matter what anyone says, you stand with the will of fire inside you. Whether you win or lose you will do your village proud." Naruto said.
Hinata nodded and continued down to the arena.
Hinata arrived down in the ring with a little more confidence. However, it wasn't enough. Neji was just better than Hinata at this point. Naruto was holding onto the railing so hard his hands were starting to hurt.
At the end, when Neji went in for the kill Naruto could take it anymore and appeared between Neji and beaten Hinata. He focused his chakra into his hand and stopped Neji. All of the Genin's sensei's had to same idea because they were all there holding Neji back from making a killing blow.
Naruto looked at Neji and said, "You ever try and lay a hand on her with the intention of harming her, I'll kill you!" The medics collected Hinata and took her to the hospital.
"Winner Neji Hyuuga," Hayate said.
The ring cleared out while the plasma shuffled the next names.
The next match is Gaara vs. Misume and Gaara quickly ends it by killing Misume.
The final match between Choji and Dosu played out pretty much the same as it had the first time. Choji lost and the Chunin Prelims were finished.
"The Chunin Preliminaries are finished. If all of the match winners will come down we will draw lots to determine the order of the official exam." Hayate announced.
All of the winners appeared in the ring and stood in line to await their turn to draw. At the far left stood Dosu. Hayate held the box of lots out to him and he drew.
"Number 9" Dosu read off and Hayate marked it down.
Next to Dosu was Temari of the Sand. Hayate held out the box and she drew. "Number 3," she said and Hayate marked it down.
Gaara stood next to his sister and drew next. "Number 7," Gaara spook and Hayate marked it down.
Naruto was next. He drew and read out, "Number 1." Hayate wrote it down and moved on to Sasuke who was on Naruto's right.
"Number 8," Sasuke said and Hayate wrote it down.
Next was Shino who read out, "number 5."
Shikamaru closed his eyes and played that he wouldn't have to fight Temari again as he reached into the box and drew. "Number 4," Shikamaru groaned out.
Rock Lee bounced on his feet as the box was brought in front of him. "Number 6!" Lee yelled out in excitement.
Neji reached into the box and pulled out the last number. "Number 2."
Hayate nodded. "The matches for the Final Chunin exam are as followed…
Naruto vs. Neji Hyuuga,
Temari of the Sand Village vs. Shikamaru Nara,
Shino Aburame vs. Rock Lee,
Gaara of the Sand Village vs. Sasuke Uchiha,
and Dosu Kinuta will rotate in fighting the winner of the final match."
After Hayate announced the matches, the Hokage stepped forward.
"Now that the matches are decided you all have one month to train for the finals. You are now dismissed… Good luck."