Okay a huge shout out to Mr. Miliardo. His advice on this story has really helped me to improve the story. As well as point out several things I glossed over. He was a big help that I greatly appreciate. Originally I was going to make Hinata a sniper. But he pointed out the training for it and the difficulty of the profession. That aside from the time she ripped the goddamn eyes from a guy's head she was always rather timid until pushed. not the cold blooded detachment needed for a sniper. Thus I thought about it and realized what she will be. A good hint is this. How did many cowboys earn Money off the farm?

Shortly after the match.

If one was to ask about Hiashi Hyuga many things would be said, Stern, strict, always serious and stone faced. Incapable of expressing himself in any way but glaring. What few would say was loving husband and father. But the duties of his position in the clan and village council always made him seem fiercer than he really was. But if one wanted to truly see him at his worst one simply had to threaten his daughters. That was when his fury was at its most. Thus when he had been told his daughter Hinata was almost killed by his nephew he was ready to kill him. A thousand plans were forming on how to enact his vengeance. All it would have taken was a simple hand sign and the little bastard would have gone to be with his father. But he knew when to hold back. Not out of mercy but out of honor. For he had heard of his daughter's lover swearing an oath to avenge her.

Oh yes he knew all about Naruko dating his daughter. When one held the power of the Byakugan eye it was almost impossible not to know. Every few moments he unconsciously checked his daughter's location. A habit he picked up after Hinata was almost kidnapped. Thus he knew since day one. Like a hawk he not only watched over them he also helped from the shadows. covering for them when he could and preventing others from finding out. He watched as they grew closer until genuine love formed. He was truly happy for them and got mild amusement out of them trying to hide it from him. When the match started he thought it would take everything she had to win. But he had all the faith in the world for her. Yet never in all his years did he think it would end so fast. The weapon used completely destroyed Neji. The loud bangs erupting from the strange metal weapon caused many nobles and business owners to jump in there seats. As soon as the match ended he had gone to see just how bad the damage was. But it was already clear she had completely destroyed him. The surgery was almost done by the time he arrived and he was speaking to the head surgeon.

Looking through the window Hiashi watched as they began to finish working on his nephew. The trauma surgeons were swift and skilled in medical ninjutsu. Already they had almost finished and it had barely been ten minutes. Looking in the room he noticed as six small pieces of metal were placed in a small ceramic bowl. It was then he realized just how powerfully simple the weapon was that defeated him. It was just a small explosion accelerating a piece of metal. Simple yet so devastating in power and potential. Already he was fearing what such a thing introduced to the world would bring about. Turning his gaze fell upon the head surgeon. A rather young man covered in blood soaked scrubs. With a weary sigh the surgeon looked at him and said.

"We managed to get the projectiles out. His knees and shoulders are destroyed beyond repair, his days as a ninja are over. Little bastard will be lucky if he can scratch his own ass with the joint damage. He was lucky some of use served in the last war. His wounds were similar to those who fought the Kaguya clan. Crazy bastards shot out there finger bones almost just like that. But there is another problem."

Looking at his nephew Hiashi activated his Byakugan eyes. As the veins around his eyes bulged he could see everything about him. As well as just how injured he was. Studying him he soon found the problem and realized just what it would mean he did something he hadn't done in public in years. He LAUGHED loud and hard with several snorts and hiccups. Holding his side's he leaned forward and tried poorly to catch his breath. Unfazed by the display the surgeon simply explained the damage knowing full well the man before him already knew. But it was his job and he would do it anyway.

"As you can see the damage to his groin was twofold. The first projectile apparently cut of his dick then ricochet off his hip and destroyed his balls. The second one bounced off his hip like a pinball and severed every nerve for bowel control. I regret to inform you he will never have bowel control again."

As Hiashi fell to the floor laughing the doctors inside the room looked out the window in muted shock and disbelief. With a sigh the doctor walked up to the window and turned on the intercom. "Yeah guys I can see where this is going just prep the iron colon." Hiashi's laughter only doubled as he heard that. Without looking down at him the doctor merely sighed and said. "They do not pay me enough for this shit."

Six floors up contestant's waiting deck.

With an amused whistle Naruko watched as the match after hers finally ended. It was truly a battle of geniuses. Even the most inept onlooker could tell both where more than deserving of the title of chunin. As her fellow leaf ninja Shikamaru Nara walked up the stairs his face showed boredom and disinterest. But the skilled eye could see the over analyzing and planning. His mind working leagues faster and more complex than most people would ever believe. As he walked by her she couldn't resist and said amazed.

"That was basically two chess masters being watched by checkers players. Nice bluff with the chakra limit though you lazy bastard."

Looking at her his seemingly dull eyes studied her like a super computer. Planning for every possible scenario and event. After what in his mind was an eternity his sighed and said tiredly. "The spines in her fan are iron. Her reflexes and eye reaction speed are above average. She can clearly gage the angle of your shots as you fire and Dodge in time. If her wind control is high enough she may even change the angle mid flight." As he walked off he than said calmly and clearly. "And yes that was all just to test her to help in your fight against her." As he walked off she could have sworn she heard him mutter under his breath. "Should have bet on the maverick."

Watching him leave she grinned and looked down as her next opponent Temari calmly walked up into the opposite booth. As she went up Naruko grinned and said. "Beauty and brains a winning combination." watching her opponent vanish into the stairway Naruko couldn't help but grin. "I'll beat her without firing a shot." While she was grateful to Shikamaru, she had already come up with a good plan to win. If it worked it would be almost as easy as her battle with Neji. It was a trick her teacher had taught her in the final week that would win the match. A move called the instant death blow. A move that in name and function alone was the embodiment of the ninja world. For now though she would sit back and enjoy the show. For in the next few minutes she would see just how spoiled her teammate really was.

In the stands the hundreds of spectators were growing restless and angry. For a full half hour they had been forced to wait for the second fighter Sasuke Uchiha. To try and calm them the Hokage had ordered the next fight to begin. A match between Shino Aburame and Kankuro of the demon puppets. It was a short but effective round. Ending with both being unable to continue. One due to depleted chakra the other due to poison from the puppets. The two put up good fight but they were both done. Said fight only bought the spoiled Uchiha another twelve minutes added onto the half-hour. As the minutes ticked by the Hokage had only one choice left to save face. To hold the match off more would show blatant favoritism. A move that would ban them from multiple future exams. Sending his orders the proctor took a deep breath and made the announcement.

"For his complete disrespect upon the nobles gathered here Sasuke Uchiha has been disqualified from the exams. As well as banned from the next ten exams as punishment. The winner by default is Gaara of the hidden sand." While those from the leaf expected the nobles to be furious at not seeing Sasuke fight. They were shocked when most of the nobles cheered and were clearly glad to be moving along with the matches. Shocked himself that someone from his own village would show such disrespect to the future clients of the leaf the proctor announced. "The next match is Naruko of the leaf vs Temari of the sand."

With a confident stride Naruko headed down for her next match. As she walked down one of the most vital lessons she had been given echoed through her mind.

"Kiddo one day you'll fight someone who's stronger faster and smarter than you. When everything you got will be no match and to face them head on will get you killed. When that happens do this simple thing and you may survive. Face em head on with a big damn smile on your face!"

Reaching the grounds she looked at her opponent with respect and admiration. There stood a real kunoichi. Not some wanna be fangirl or a pretender. But a proud young woman with the skills and brains to back it up. She had no doubt that without the old man's training she would be taken out with a single swing of the giant battle fan her opponent held ready. With the fan she can block and simultaneously attack. The fact the fan was mostly iron showed she had immense physical strength. Making hand to hand combat suicide at best. She had seen her fight twice now and she knew just how skilled she was. So in tune with the danger she now faced Naruko parted open her jacket and put both hands on her guns. With a slow draw Naruko held each piece in a vice like grip. In response Temari fully opened her fan. All but completely blocking her from sight and making an effective shield from the bullets. Only her face and a foot could be seen from behind the massive weapon. With a calculating gaze Temari looked Naruko dead in the eye and said.

"I won't go down so easily as the Hyuga!"

With a grin Naruko got into a loose stance. Ready to attack or dodge at a moment's notice. The proctor was ready to begin the match, as well as get out of the way of what was no doubt going to be a long range duel. Raising his hand caused both to tense. As the hand dropped and he leaped back the match was on. Like a striking snake Naruko took aim and grinned. With her guns trained on Temari Naruko couldn't help but say. "I got you now! You can't swing without making an opening. I can't fire without chancing a ricochet. So let's end this little stalemate."

Temari was a trained fighter from birth. Daughter of the fourth Kazekage sister of the one tailed demon vessel she was born to fight. Strategy was her greatest weapon and she wielded it well. In only a few moves she could fell dozens of enemies. When she saw the match between Naruko and Neji she could figure out countless things. The number of times the weapon could be used. The fastest rate of fire based on her reflexes. She even figured out the maximum effective range of said weapon. But the one thing she couldn't figure out was what was happening right now. For her opponent who completely destroyed and humiliated her last opponent was now calmly walking right up to her. The guns that caused her such curiosity and fear held out to her sides. But in a way that would take three times as long to fire than when she was tense earlier. Naruko herself had a serene gentle smile on her face. Not even the slightest bit of hostility could be felt. It almost felt like she was going to hug her. Her mind couldn't process it. The part of her brain that governed reason said take the chance. But it was conflicted with the part trying to figure out what the hell was going on. Before she new it Naruko was within arm's reach and she froze. At this range it would be a simple matter of aiming for her head. But in that moment she could fail to counter. As she tried to come up with something all she could focus on was the guns. They were the biggest threat she had to be ready for. Her breathing was becoming harder and harder to control. So consumed was her attention that only when Naruko let go of the guns did her mind blank out. In that one instant her mind skipped. When it caught back up she was pinned to the ground.

Pinning Temari with an arm lock Naruko had taken a kunai knife from Temari's holster. Placing the knife right over the jugular she grinned and pressed the lock a little more. Seeing the woman below her was still dazed she grinned and said with a whisper into her ear. "And that is game set and match. Your problem is that you think to much. If you focus on the one thing you miss the bigger picture."

"Are you crazy old man!?"

"Hehehe like a fox kiddo. Follow these simple steps and you can take almost anyone down. First cleanse yourself of all bloodlust and rancor. Think of someone or something you love and let it flow out your being. Without the sense of danger your opponent will hesitate to strike. Next hold your weapons out clear but not set to strike. The contradiction will cause them to overthink and analyze. All their experience and training will drive them to focus on the weapon. Then with a genuine smile walk slowly and steadily closer. When you get within striking distance the most important part comes. Let go of the weapons and in that moment when there mind short circuits strike in the opening. Normally with a hidden blade in your belt. But you ninja always have a set of weapons you can borrow."

"So the whole instant death blow is basically one big ass"

"Bluff yes but one that will save your ass one day. Since coming here I've used it to take down some of the best. There's a Cyclops out there that has a knife of mine I'd like back one day."

Shocked and stunned at the powerful and amazing technique showed before him. The proctor had to shake himself out of his stupor. Running over he saw that Temari was trying to figure out how it happened. With Naruko having her in a clearly inescapable hold, with a blade pointed at a vital point he made the call. Looking up towards the silent stands he boldly proclaimed.

"The winner is Naruko Uzumaki of the leaf!"

Up above the nobles and business owners were about to riot. Until many of the ninja guards began to praise and freak out over the move she used. The things they heard about the brilliance and simplicity caused them to think it over and realized a simple fact. Naruko was a truly unpredictable maverick. There was no way to predict her. But the one thing they did know way this. The next match was going to be one to remember.

Getting off her opponent Naruko grinned and held out the kunai to give it back. As Temari began to shake off the shock she shakily took the kunai back. When her training kicked in she asked with both awe and fear. "What happened?" With a chuckle Naruko looked at her winked and said. "I used your own training to beat you. Play your cards right and I may teach you one day. Us ninja girls need to stick together."

Shaking hands as a sign of unity between villages they both left to go back to their waiting areas. Still shaken from just how easily she was beaten Temari walked into her waiting room. So consumed by her thoughts she never noticed her brother Gaara until her was right beside her. Only when he said her name in the haunting hollow voice that terrified her did her full attention go to him. For even the slightest wrong move would mean her death. "Gaara what's the matter!?"

With hollow almost dead eyes her brother looked her dead in the eye and said. "That technique." With a pause that chilled her to the bone her brother then said something that gave her hope he was still human. "It may have worked on me as well. Do not feel ashamed for falling for it." With a small smile she looked at her brother and thanked him. Without a word he walked off to face Naruko himself. Watching him head Down she hoped for the best.

Annnnnnnnnnnd done! Hope you enjoyed the match and how she won. Got the idea from assassination classroom. Hope you have the time to check out the show. It is great and recharged my love for anime. Feel free to review and give suggestions. My next round is going to have all the violence and fun.