Yo!! Time for some comendy. The Jounin Exams are nearing the end, and the final four have been revealed. But before they can take each other on, there is a day of respite. The question now is can the final four survive the day? Let's find out!!

Chapter 24: Random Life Education from Sand Village! Koji Raises Hell AGAIN!!!

Koji was smirking. It was a smirk that was real identifiable by Naruto and Sasuke. This smirk meant that Koji was going to cause trouble/risk his life on intuition/flirt subtley with Sakura, or do something that will affect everyone in their little group.

"Sasuke, Naruto. I believe you two need girlfriends!!" Seems like it's the latter. "What?" Naruto and Sasuke said, reluctantly. "Yeah!! I bet you two would be more happy if you two had significant others!" Koji said, as Naruto and Sasuke both gave him dot eyes.

"What about you and Sakura-chan?" Naruto asked. "This isn't about me." Koji said, sweat dropping. "Okay, I'll humor you. Who would you have us date?" Sasuke asked, genuinely curious. "Well, do we REALLY have to say who would be best for Naruto?" Koji asked. Sasuke knew what he was talking about, but Naruto was confused.

"Who?" Naruto asked, emitting a sweat drop from Sasuke and Koji. "I'll tell you later." Koji replied. "Whatever. What girl could the Teme fall for?" Naruto asked. Both nin looked over Sasuke.

"Cold emotionless ass." Koji said. "Short fuse." Naruto said. "Probably can't get along with the opposite sex." Koji said. "Large gathering of the female population." Naruto said. "My best bet would be Tenten!" Koji said, and both gave him 'are you high?' looks.

"What? Tenten tolerates Neji! In fact, I bet she's his best friend. If she can hang with Neji, than Sasuke should be able to get her to like him!" Koji said. "There's a big difference between Sasuke and Neji. I'll explain:

Neji: Serious, emotionless prick. Though emotionless, his emotionlessness comes off as being serious all the time, like he doesn't relax. Loyal to his friends, fights hard for those he is charged to protect.

Sasuke: Arrogant, emotionless prick. His emotionlessness comes off as intimidating, and he always tries to look like he wants no one around. Confident in his skills to the point of arrogance is apparent in some cases."

Koji and Sasuke looked at Naruto, amazement on their faces. "So what you're saying is that Neji is easier to approach than Sasuke?" Koji asked. "Well it's true. You aren't easy to talk to." Naruto said, and Sasuke sighed. "I can't say it's my fault for that. You know, Clan destruction, Avenger, the whole nine yards." Sasuke said.

"I believe that with the right stuff, Sasuke will bag Tenten in no time!!" Koji said with utmost confidence. "Joy…" Sasuke said, less than enthusiastic. "And with that thing Tsunade-baa-chan is making all of us attend, you can start working there!" Naruto said. "What thing?" Koji asked.

(Sand Village Gathering Place)

"OH HELL NO!!!" Koji screamed, his eyes white. The thing Tsunade told them to attend: Ninja Sex Ed Class. "I WON'T do this!!" Koji screamed. "Like we have a choice. All Chuunin, ages 16-20, are forced to attend." Neji said, walking towards them. "Why the hell are you here!? You are a Jounin!!" Koji and Naruto screamed.

"I pissed our dear Hokage off." Neji said, and they all looked confused. "I tripped, and dropped her sake. This is punishment." Neji said. All three looked at him, and sweat dropped. "Haven't been on the ball recently, eh Neji?" Koji asked. Neji shrugged passively, and all four sighed wistfully. "Might as well get this over with." Sasuke said, and all four trudged into the building where this would take place.

(Inside the Room)

Koji was content. From what he could guess, his group consisted of him, Sanosuke, Gale, Sasuke, Neji, Sakura, and Shino. Shinji was also there, but they didn't seem to notice each other until they were sitting next to each other.

Everything was serene, until the person that would be lecturing them walked in. The person that walked in was drop dead hot, and she had the attention of every boy in the room. Koji admitted to himself that she was hot, but he wasn't going to openly lust for her. Sasuke, Gale and Neji kept their stoic faces. Shinji smirked. Shino, well, no one knows wat he did due to his coat and glasses.

"Hello everyone, my name is Kasami. I will be your instructor." She said, with a sweet voice. "Hey baby! Why don't you ditch the lesson, and let us play 'doctor' with you?" One of the more brash boys said, getting whoops and high fives from his friends. Kasami merely smiled, and pulled out a pieve of chalk.

"Seeing as how the boys are so enthusiastic, why don't they explain what the first subject is?" She said, writing on the board. As the word was spelled, all males (including Shino) in the room slowly paled, and wicked smirks appeared on the women.

Said word: Castration.

"So, anyone care to explain?" Kasami asked, smiling while all the girls hands shot up. Not even bothering to pay attention, she went into great detail of what happens when something is neutered, and all men paled considerably. Koji's hand shot up, in panic. "Kasami-sensei, I believe we got the point. Change of subject please?" Koji pleaded.

"Sorry Koji-kun. This is a serious lesson, as all men should be taught, especially considering that most men are sexist pigs anyway." She said, and an anger vein appeared on Koji's head. (Oh!! We're dealing with a feminist!! An extreme one also!! Not going to stand for it!!) Koji thought to himself, as he smirked evilly at Shinji.

He scribbled something, and passed it to Shinji, as Kasami ranted on how men were no good. Shinji got the paper, and smirked. "You know what to do. Signed: Koji." Shinji knew damn well what to do. When Kasami turned to look at them, Shinji caught her eye, and used his Evil Eye.

(10 minutes later)

Koji's class was given some free time, as Kasami-Sensei had to be walked out, due to severe mirages involving 'hot men giving it to her from behind.' Shinji and Koji kept their plan to themselves, but gave each other five when the plan succeeded. Before long, another person came.

Takano-Sensei was all about presentation, so he told them of STD's using a Powerpoint Presentation, that was incredibly graphic, informational, and used lots of pictures that even Sasuke, Shino, and Neji were squeamish to see. End result: This whole thing guaranteed that his class would be too disturbed about doing anything sexual.

(Outside After Everything Was Done)

"That was worse than when Gai-Sensei taught us about the birds and bees using Interpretive Dance." Neji said, shuddering. The images that flew through Sasuke, Naruto, Koji, and Sanosuke's heads caused them to shudder violently. "I say for surviving the day, we should go out for ramen!!" Naruto screamed. "Of course you would." Koji said. Despite their mentioning of Naruto always eating ramen, they headed to a ramen bar anyway.

They each had their share of rameny goodness, before Koji's greates rival appeared, smirking. "Hey Koji, still believe you're any good at Guitar Hero?" Gale had given an open challenge, and Koji was going to reply in style. "Alright Windbag! The song this time is Jordan!!" Koji said, and Gale flashed a look of nervousness before it was pushed into the back of his stoic mask.

"Bring it." Gale said. (For those who never played Guitar Hero, Jordan is stupid hard! Look it up on Youtube, and you will understand.)

(Sand Village Square)

Both nin stood ready to play. Bragging rights were on the line, and both nin were playing a song that was near impossible to 5-star. Both had set it up so that a crowd would be watching them from a big screen T.V. that Shiro had summoned.

"You ready, Windbag?" Koji asked. "Anytime you are." Gale said, as the song loaded up. Both relaxed, and prepared themselves for the fight of their lives, as the notes appeared on the screen.

"I hear something that sounds like a guitar." Sakura said, as her and the other Kunoichi of the Konoha 12 were hanging with each other. They jumped to the roof of some houses, and saw the screen for Guitar Hero II showing two people going head-to-head.

There were little things that looked like buttons going across the screen, and when they got one correct, a small flame appeared. So far, the buttons appeared in a quick pattern, and both people playing were hitting them perfectly. This went for another couple of minutes, before the girl's eyes widened. A stream of notes, in no particular fashion, were coming. (This is the bane of my existence. I can barely make it here, and by then I've lost all hope. It is truly nasty.)

Both nin's hands were flashing across the guitar, blurs along the frets. Neither could hold more than seven in a row before they would mess up again. Both then pressed the select button at the same time, which turned the notes blue, and doubled the points they received. This madness lasted for about three minutes, before it returned to a pattern, and the song finished. Koji dropped his guitar, suffering from a bad case of hand cramps. Gale smirked.

Both looked to the score, and Koji's eye twitched. He had one percentage over Gale, but Gale beat him by 200 points. (It's happened before. There will be times I have a higher percentage, but my brother got a higher score) "Oh COME ON!!!" Koji screamed, irritation laced in his words.

"You are pretty good, Koji. But I am better." Gale said. "That isn't right!! I had a higher percentage!! I hit more notes!!" Koji complained. "But I chained more notes together at better timings. That's all." Gale said. Koji sighed, and shook hands, admitting defeat.

Shinji saw the whole battle in amusement. (Hard to believe that Koji would have the power to stop an organization from taking over the continent by himself.) Shinji thought to himself. He sighed, and walked off. (Something isn't right though. Why would they want such a carefree idiot killed? He isn't going out of his way to stop them.) Shinji thought to himself.

"You shouldn't observe stuff from the shadows. If you have a question, just ask him." Shinji looked to his right to see Sanosuke there. "You again?" Shinji asked. "Koji's a weird kid. He acts like he's your biggest rival at one point, then at another, he acts like you're his best friend." Sanosuke said. Shinji merely glanced at him from the side. "If you have a problem, me and Koji would be more than willing to help." Sanosuke said, walking away.

"Funny. Not so long ago you threatened my life when you found out I was hired to kill Koji." Shinji said. "I meant it. If it should come to that, I will fight. But something tells me that you will make the right decision." Sanosuke said, walking away. Shinji stood where he was, contemplating his words. (The right decision? I hope it isn't a matter of making it, but a matter of going through with it.) Shinji thought to himself.

(Hotel)

Koji and Gale wandered through the hotel, contemplating what to do next, before Koji cursed to himself. "Something wrong?" Gale asked. "This whole day messed up my super kick ass plan to get Sasuke and Tenten together!!" Koji wailed.

"You mean the panda girl and the Uchiha?" Gale asked, both of them unknowingly were near where the girls were. "Yeah! I'm sure old Chicken Butt would feel a hell of a lot better if someone were to play his better half." Koji said. "I don't think it's a good idea. Last I checked, the other Konoha nin's were sort of skeptical about him." Gale said.

"I won't blame him. He merely made the wrong choice. Everyone makes mistakes." Koji said. "I guess." Gale said. "Besides, he didn't do anything against Konoha while he was in Sound, from what Naruto told me." Koji said. Gale nodded.

Gaara did say that Sound hasn't been active for a while, and Uchiha hadn't done anything other than get stronger. "Besides, Sasuke told me she looked pretty damn good. He bets without her buns up, she would be even prettier." Koji said, as they began walking again. Both nin turned the corner, as Koji smirked.

"You planned that out, didn't you?" Gale asked. "The seeds have been sown. Now the only thing I have to do is make them grow." Koji said, heading for wherever Sasuke was. Now that the seeds were sown in Tenten, time to sew them for Sasuke.

(With the girls)

The girls were listening in on what Koji and Gale were talking about, which explained the reason Tenten was currently turning bright red. They all glanced to Tenten, who averted her gaze. "What?' Tenten asked.

(Naruto and Sasuke's Room)

Sasuke was currently in his room playing blackjack with Naruto before Koji and Gale walked in, looking bored. "You both look bored." Naruto said. Koji smirked. "I got a game, but it's only for true men." Koji said, as he felt the girls contemplating on coming to Sasuke and Naruto's room.

"Anyone up for a game of Strip Poker? Unless, of course, someone in here is gay?" Koji said, glancing towards both Sasuke and Gale. Both nin glared at the implication, and smirked. "Let's play." Sasuke said, smirking. Everyone formed a circle, and Gale shuffled the cards. "Let's hope you guys have a ton of luck!" Koji said, smirking.

(Outside the room)

"You shouldn't let anything Koji say get to you. He probably wasn't being serious." Sakura said. "If he jokes like this, why do you hang out with him?" Ino asked. "I don't hang out with him!" Sakura screamed, blushing. "Of course. She flirts openly with him, and they both want each other." Ino said, and Sakura glared, and blushed at the same time. "That's a yes." Tenten said, and Sakura groaned.

"I do NOT flirt with him!!" Sakura screamed. They were outside the door, before they could hear the conversations inside the room. "Hey, Sasuke. What do you think about Tenten?" "Who?" The girls all face planted. "Don't joke like that, teme!! You're avoiding the question!!" "So? My views on a person are none of your damn business." "That's your problem, Chicken Ass!! You need to open up more. You would have a girlfriend if you weren't so distant!" "I'm distant because I don't want anyone to be involved in my problems!!"

All conversation stopped.

"What?" "If Orochimaru, or Itachi for that matter, were to find out I'm involved with someone, they wouldn't waste one moment in using that person against me. That's why I'm distant. Until those two people are dead, then maybe things will change." "That's noble and all, dude, but you MUST have years of pent up sexual frustration that you can use to work on the Uchiha Revival Mission!!"

A loud whap, and a vase breaking was heard.

"That was a very ignorant statement, dumbass." "Shut it, Windbag!!" "So teme, if you had to choose someone, who would you choose?" "…" "That's obvious, Naruto! He would choose someone who wasn't a fangirl in the past, or Sakura, since she is a sister in his eyes." "So, Hinata or Tenten?" "No, just Tenten." "Why only Tenten!?" "Because Hinata likes someone else, dobe." "Who?" "You'll find out sooner or later. FULL HOUSE!!!" "Bastard."

The conversation had ended, and the girls were quiet. They then decided to open the door, to see what the boys were doing. They knocked, and heard a sigh.

"I bet it's those girls that flirted with Teme earlier. Man they are persistent." "And they were hot, unlike the Amazon." "What about Sakura-chan's rack?" "It's huge and all, but she's violent! For all I know, she's a man with huge boobs." The boys in the room turned to the door, as Sakura busted it down.

The girls all had O.O looks. Sasuke and Naruto were without their shirts. Hell, Naruto was down to his boxers. Gale had lost his sandals, and Koji was missing his overshirt and necklace. "Ah ladies! You are in time for a game." Koji said.

"What's the game?" Ino asked, as Sakura was red with anger, Tenten was blushing while keeping her view away from Sasuke, and Hinata was passed out on the ground. "It's called Strip Poker! Of course, we would love it if you ladies joined us…" Koji said, giving Ino a seductive look. Ino blushed a little, and Sakura growled irritably. "Amazon can join as well, I guess." Koji said less enthusiastically.

"You find Ino more attractive or something?" Sakura asked, in a menacing way. "What? You want me to see you in that light?" Koji asked, smirking. (Got her!) Everyone thought at the same time. Sakura blushed fiercely, and Koji's smirk increased. "What, you want me to?" Koji asked, standing to his feet. "So, you want me to look at you as though I want you to be mine?" Koji asked, walking towards Sakura, who was turning redder and redder.

"You want me to give in to this 'sexual tension' that's hanging over us?" Koji asked, as he rested his head on her shoulder. "Would you like that?" Koji asked quietly. Sakura's blush was turning crimson, so she resorted to what helped her relieve embarrasement: violence.

(Outside, 5 minutes later)

"I don't see why she gave me a black eye." Koji said, as Naruto chuckled and Sasuke smirked. "You know when to push, but yet you don't." Sasuke said, smirking. "She hit me, dead in the eye, and then she kneed me in the gut! Jeez, that hurt like hell!!" Koji complained.

"Sakura is a fragile person. Things like love aren't easy for her to deal with." Naruto said. "And you are a genius when it comes to women." Koji said sarcastically, and Sasuke chuckled. "He has you there, Naruto." Sasuke said. "How so?" Naruto asked. "Hinata."

Flashback:

The boys watched with sick fascination as Koji was thrashed by Sakura, for something that wasn't entirely his fault. The girls left when Sakura stepped out, muttering to herself frantically while blushing. Oddly enough, Koji landed next to Hinata, who was slowly coming too. "Gah!! Hinata-chan has been on the ground this whole time!?" Naruto asked, and all the boys sweat dropped.

5 minutes later Hinata groaned, and opened her eyes, and saw a half-naked Naruto in his boxers, hovering over her. Hinata turned some kind of red, before blood gushed out of her nose, and she passed out. "No!! HInata passed out again!! I think I broke her!!!!" Naruto screamed, panicking. Sasuke and Gale sweat dropped, and Koji gave him a white eyed stare. "You're kidding right? You can't be seriously dense, can you?" Koji asked Naruto. "Why would she pass out!? Do you guys know!?" Naruto screamed. "No. We don't…" Sasuke said. (This kid is incredibly stupid. Getting him and Hinata together will take a miracle of some sort…) Koji thought to himself, shaking his head in pity.

End.

The three walked, before Koji stopped, a serious look on his face. "Hey guys. I'll catch up." Koji said. Naruto and Sasuke looked at him weirdly, before they walked away. "Come out." Koji said. In front of him, appeared a man in the Association Robes.

"You bastards again!?" Koji asked. "Not any Association member, young Koji. The head." He lowered his hood, to reveal a pair of silver and gold eyes and long black hair. "You are?" Koji asked, as he reached for his Chakra Staff.

"The name is Xin. I'm the leader of the Association 15." Xin said. "Nice to know. I don't have time to deal with you freaks now." Koji said, as Xin began to smirk. "Rather hang out with your girlfriend?" Xin asked, and Koji's look turned dark. "Leave her, and the others out of my problem!" Koji said, a serious look on his face.

"Oh really? And what will you do if I don't?" Xin asked, sneering. Xin's sneer widened when he got Koji to actually scowl at him. "Because, I will personally lop your balls off, and shove them down your throat!" Koji said, and Xin's sneer turned to a neutral expression. "Little kids shouldn't make threats they can't keep." Xin said.

"And you shouldn't piss me off. I can't say it's good for your health." Koji said, and Xin smirked. "Bold words, Chosen. But don't worry. You'll meet your death very soon." Xin said, stepping in his portal. (He's right. If we fight, I can't say both of us will walk out of it alive. Having bonds with these people isn't good.) Koji thought to himself, looking at the sky.

(Newly formed bonds are the hardest to break. Maybe being away from Konoha on my journey will get the people to forget me…) Koji thought to himself, sighing. "Man, I sound like Sasuke, all angsty and shit." Koji mumbled to himself, smiling wistfully. "But Sasuke came out of the darkness." Koji turned around, and saw Sai walking towards him. "How long were you here?" Koji asked.

"Long enough to see you moping." Sai said. "Hn." Koji replied. "You aren't alone. You have all sorts of people ready to help you. Don't run away from those bonds." Sai said. "Normally I wouldn't, but once everything is said and done, I won't be in this world anymore." Koji said. "And that's a bridge we all will have to cross eventually. For now, you have a Jounin Exam to take." Sai said, and Koji smirked.

"You shouldn't talk. What, you already Jounin or something?" Koji joked. "Actually, I'm ANBU." Sai said. "THE HELL!?!? ANBU!?!?!?" Koji screamed, as Sai smirked a real smirk. "I outrank you." Sai said. "THAT'S BULLSHIT!!!!!" Koji screamed to the heavens.

(The next day)

It's time. The Semi-Finals of the Jounin Exams. The Final 4 fighters were the four strongest here. Two of the students of the Konoha Sannin, a student of a Kumo Sannin, and a boy no one has ever heard of. These four would be the shining light of the Jounin Exams, and it was time to crown a champion.

Sasuke, Naruto, Koji, and Shinji entered the arena, as the crowd went wild. Koji smirked, he was ready for a battle. Sasuke and Naruto sent looks towards each other, hoping they could settle a rivalry that's held for years. Shinji glanced at all three.

He felt outclassed. These guys had training from people who could be Kage level. He had natural skill, nothing more. That and his eyes. But Sasuke had special eyes as well.

"And now, we have the Semi-Finals of the Jounin Exams! I, Baki, will be overseeing the last three fights of the exams. Today, we will have the two strongest nin called forth, and allow those two to battle tommorow. Today, we have the first fight!" Baki said, as the board lit up. When it stopped, Naruto screamed in anger, and Koji sighed.

"Looks like we sit Naruto." Koji said, as they both walk towards the waiting area. Shinji vs. Sasuke Uchiha.

ShadowRonin: So the Semi-Finals begin. Sasuke and Shinji are first, and this promises to be some kind of fight. Both are powerful nin, and have mastered their moves perfectly. Who will pull ahead? The Snake Apprentice, or the Mist Demon? Find out!!

Next Chapter: Both are powerful beyond comparison. Both have an element to call upon. Both have eyes that are special. Both are the last of their clans. Shinji of the Bloody Mist, vs. Sasuke, the traitor of Konoha. Who will pull out victorious, and who will lose? Find out on:

Chapter 25: The Snake vs. The Wave!! Demon Eyes vs. Copy Wheel Eye!!