Going to combine episode 24&25 :)

This is also where Miharu learns the truth.

Hope you guys enjoy this!

"My name is Ibiki Morino and I will be your worst nightmare for now" the scary looking man announced.

For now huh? I thought. Although I am confident about all this, I am still shaky thanks to the proctor.

"You there!" Ibiki shouted at the three sound ninjas. "Did someone give you permission to fight? Unless you want to be disqualified right now, I suggest you calm yourselves down."

"My apologies," the mummy freak apologized. "It's just that it's our first time taking the test. We got a little...too excited."

"Very well then," the proctor smirked. "I am going to this once so listen up! There will be no combat between any candidate what so ever! No fighting unless it is permitted by one of us proctors! If you dare disobey me, I'll make sure you and your team will fail right here, right now!"

Everyone seemed to look frightened right now. What can I say? he's like a lieutenant! Scary..

"Now if we are all ready, let's begin the first part of the exam. Everyone will give their applications to one of us and each of you will be given a number. This number will tell you where you will sit. The written test will begin once everyone got their own number."

"Did he say written?" Naruto asked. He looked at one of the proctors that was showing us a big stack of papers.

"No way!" Naruto shouted. "Not a written test!"

"Naruto calm down!" I yelled. "This test is easier than it seems."

If you know the REAL concept of the exam that is.

"B-but I hate written exams!" Naruto told me and I sighed. He'll just have to wait and see.

After giving our applications to one of the proctor's assistants, I sat down and I was quite far from the other three. However, I got a perfect view of Naruto and Hinata. Aww! I wish I was cupid! I giggled to myself, thinking about how adorable those two look. Where is a love arrow where I need one? Or rather, is there a jutsu in this world where you can have people fall in love?

"You sure are excited" a voice said, making me snap back into reality. I turned towards my side and notice a familiar face. It was Neji.

"Oh gosh!" I rolled my eyes. I am stuck with the Destiny Freak!

"Why shouldn't I be?" I raised an eyebrow. I was about to say something to him when the proctor began talking again.

"Listen up and I'm only going to say this once." Ibiki began to explain the rules about the exam and while he was doing that, I was pretending to pay attention when I was either daydreaming or whatever. I just hope the proctor doesn't notice me not paying full attention. Otherwise I might get in trouble. Correction, my teammates and I might get in trouble. Don't want them to hate me now right? I took a quick glance at the blank side of the test. After that I sighed and looked at the proctor's assistants with clipboards on their hands. I was already getting sleepy while Ibiki was explaining what will happen during the exam. But the tenth question will surely give everyone a nerve-wrecking vibe. Poor Naruto though. This is going to be the most stressed moment for him. I sighed and thought about my so called mission. Why the hell should I protect chicken-butt head anyways? Oh wells. The only thing to worry about is to survive about half an hour of boredom. AND the fact that I can do these weird techniques. Though it is a pretty awesome. Somewhat..

"Begin!" the man announced. I immediately flipped my test over and began to "write" down the answers. I started to doodle on the answer box thingy or write some stuff in it as well. Lyrics, quotes or whatever. I started to hum a tune as I drew girly stuff such as hearts. I'm not in love of course. I just don't know what to do for the next half an hour or so.

"What are you doing?" Neji asked me. "Those answers are not even answers! You're being ridiculous! It's going to be worthless cheating off of you."

"How bout you just shut up and continue your test?" I suggested. "Besides, I already know how this test is going to be anyways. I know everything that's going to happen."

"What do you mean?" the pale eyed prodigy asked.

"Just continue! Other wise we'll both fail!" I hissed. Let me continue my doodle Mr. Popsicle! I glanced at Sakura who was writing down the answers quickly and I glanced at chicken-butt head not doing anything for a moment. As for Naruto? well let's just say he's dying right now. He had his hands on top of his head, freaking out about whether or not he should cheat. He is allowed to cheat but just make sure that you don't get caught Naruto. Hinata seems to be worried about her beloved. Hmm..I should make plans about setting them up.

Tick Tock. Tick Tock. I stared at the window then at the clock. I still got quite a while..I would sleep but I don't think that's a good idea.

I continued doodling, writing or whatever on my paper when I think I saw something. Was it a ghost? No. It was more like an object. A crystal pendant? It think it is..a crystal necklace..It was pure white with golden swirls. Great. Am I being an illusionist or something? I pretended that I was done with my test and flipped it over on the blank side and started to draw what I just saw on my head. I drew a rough sketch of what I saw. I don't know why but I sense that this seems familiar.

Too familiar actually.

I snapped back into reality when I noticed mirrors on the ceiling. It's Tenten and her cheating skills. She's using the reflection of the mirrors to gather information and helped Lee as well. Sadly, I can't really say hi to her since I am sitting quite far away.

When Naruto was about to sneak a peek at Hinata's test when a kunai suddenly came out of nowhere and landed on one's of the participant's test.

"What was that for?"

You failed. That's what's going on moron.

"Five strikes and your out" the proctor smirked. More and more people got caught and one of them didn't think that the proctors are not doing their job quite right.

"How can you be so sure that I actually cheated five times?" one of the sand ninjas yelled out. "You don't have any proof at all!" You guys are a bunch of-"

One of the proctors pinned him to the wall. That's what you get for being stubborn mister. But that sure was quite scary.

This is the part where a lot of people are cheating and being cheated on. Oh how I envy those people that have a kekkei genkai! I mean it would be awesome using either the byakuugan or the sharingan to cheat on a test back in the real world! Things are getting more exciting I suppose. While this is happening, more and more are getting caught cheating. Heh, I suppose they can't survive as a spy!

I giggled for a moment but Mr. Popsicle told me,

"Your going to bring your teammates down thanks to those so-called answers of yours."

"And I told you to shut up didn't I?" I whispered. "You forgot that in one of the rules, we need at least ONE right. Besides, the tenth question is the most important. And-" I decided to shut myself up before saying anything else. "J-just wait and see!"

"Uh excuse me," Kankuro said. "I need to go to the bathroom."

Yeah. I rolled my eyes. Your just gonna write down the answers and give it to Temari later on. And that proctor is no proctor at all!

"All right!" the proctor announced. "Now it's time for the tenth question."

Ugh! Finally! I've been dying here!

"But first," he began to announce. "I have to insert more rules. "

When he was about to explain the "rules", the door opened and came in puppet boy with one of the "proctors"

"Hmm?" Kankuro wondered as we all stared at him. I swear this always happens! Whenever someone opens the door, we immediately look to see who it is.

"Just in time," Ibiki told him. "I hope you find your trip to the bathroom..intriguing." Puppet boy was starting to get nervous and wondered if the proctor saw through his puppet's disguise.

"Please take your seat." the proctor commanded. Kankuro obeyed but before that, he gave Temari a small piece of paper that contains the answers from the first nine questions of the test. Too late for that Kankuro.

"I hope you won't get frightened by these rules," Ibiki smirked.

Scared? Puh-lease!

The whole classroom seems to be annoyed. Well what can I say? It's one more rule after the other. Again, I wasn't paying attention since I already know this. He's going to ask us whether or now we want to answer the 10th question. Deny it and we immediately fail but we can still take the exam another time. Accept it and you got it right, you pass but if you got it wrong, we are going to be 'banned' from taking the exam ever again. The scene was becoming more and more in a nerve wrecking mood. People are becoming more and more tense about the "tenth" question. Will it be easy? Will it be hard? Many teams are wondering (or should I say wishing) that their teammates won't deny the question. All I gotta do here is wait for Naruto to do his little speech that will make the remaining people more confident than before. It's too bad Naruto didn't do his speech sooner since he was too busy worrying about the question.

People were whispering and wondering what they should do.

"Well then," Neji said. "You can't do your ridiculous drawings anymore to answer this question."

"Are you jealous that I have a talent for drawing?" I said. "You basically forgot what I said. Remember this: .EVERYTHING."

"If you do know everything, then what is the tenth question?"

Crap.

"I'm sorry but I quit" an examiner that was sitting next to Naruto announced. "I-I just can't do it!"

"#50, fail!" one of the proctor's assistant announced. "#130, #110 you fail as well."

"I'm really sorry Genai, Inaho" the examiner apologized to his teammates. I wonder what's going to happen to them now. I just hope they understand..

Now more and more people are raising their hands and decided to call it quits. They could have waited but then again, they didn't know the real concept of the exam. It wasn't long until more teams are out.

"So what is it then?" Neji wondered. Man and I thought he forgot!

"Just wait and see" I smirked. I saw Naruto raising his hand and I can tell that Sakura, Sasuke and Hinata are getting nervous now.

"Isn't that your teammate over there?" the Hyuuga prodigy asked me. "Heh, I guess he couldn't the pressure."

"Shut up and Listen" I advised, "and just a little warning, don't underestimate him. He may be a goofball but-"

"Don't underestimate me!" Naruto yelled at the proctor. "I don't quit and I don't run! You guys are not gonna scare me at all! I don't care if I get stuck as a genin for the rest of my life! I'll still be Hokage no matter what!"

Naruto sat back down on his seat after his speech.

"-he is more than just a goofball. He has a gift of changing people. Trust me Neji, you'll find out soon."

"Well I must admit that he does have confidence" Neji told me.

"He sure does."

"This decision can change your life," Ibiki told Naruto and making sure that the blonde ninja was making the right choice. "If you would rather quit for any reason, now's the time to do it."

"No way," Naruto said in a confident tone. "I never go back on my word!"

The mood of this room has suddenly changed. The remaining participants had more belief than ever before about passing this exam thanks to Naruto.

"Way to go Naruto!" I cheered on. Naruto turned around and gave me a thumbs-up as a reply.

The proctor was observing us and was trying to see if there was any other candidate that is shaking and has lack of confidence. He scanned throughout the room but didn't seemed to find any more candidate. Come on already just pass us!

"I admire your determination," Ibiki said. "Now for the rest of you, I only have one thing to say..."

Quit being suspenseful and just pass us! Half of these people are still quite nervous!

"Congratulations!" he told us happily. "You have passed the first exam!"

"Huh?" the whole crowd gasped.

"Whoa hold on a second!" Sakura yelled. "What do you mean we passed? What about the tenth question?"

"There isn't one!" Ibiki grinned. "Your decision to stay was the answer to the tenth question."

"So answering these nine questions were nothing but a waste of time?" Temari argued. I raised my hand and the proctor noticed me immediately.

"Yes what is it?"

"If you don't mind," I said. "May I explain what's the reason behind this test?"

"Hmm?" the proctor asked,

'Just let me explain! Let me explain I say!' I yelled mentally at him using one of my techniques.

"Very well then," he approved. "If you know the purpose of the first exam then you may."

Everyone turned towards my direction. Aw I forgot! I'm not good in public speaking! Okay then now that you've talked the talk, now it's time to walk the walk!

"Temari," I began to explain. "These nine questions aren't really a waste of time. The purpose of this exam is to see our ability to gather information. The proctors want us to cheat on purpose but apparently the ones that failed will definitely not survive as a spy. You see, one of the most dangerous missions ever is to gather important information from the enemy. If you get caught, well let's just say it gets ugly. And the reason we were sitting separately is to see how much team effort we have. That's why we're being scored as a example, Kankuro's excuse to go to the bathroom. He used that advantage to write down the answers and earlier, he gave them to Temari. You know what they say, when one goes down, everyone goes down with them. Just think of dominoes."

I smiled nervously and scratched my head."I-I hope that's quite good enough. Since you are the one giving out the exam, I think you should expand it a little more."

"Well if you insist," Ibiki said. "Information is probably the most important weapon. Just like what that girl said, these nine questions' purpose is for you guys to use your ability to gather information. Everything you do will greatly affect your teammates. I wanted to see how much you can handle. Those nine questions are very difficult. In fact they are so difficult that you have no other choice but to cheat. After all this was designed for cheating."

Well, of course not every genin can answer all this. However, I hope you saw Sakura writing away those answers. And another thing, a few of us here are actually chunnin disguised as a genin. And one of them was sitting in front of Naruto.

"Of course the ones that got caught immediately failed," the proctor told us as he was taking off his ninja headband. Which reminds me..I never got mine! It's better not to cheat than to cheat clumsily."

"Yeah but in real life, it gets worse" I told them. Ibiki revealed his head that is filled with scars, burnt marks, and other injuries that made me shiver. I mean look at that head!

"Information is a very valuable weapon. The way you gather intelligence will determine whether you fail the mission or not. There will be times where you may have to risk your life."

Everyone of us were distracted by his head. Heck, I felt like I was the one being tortured! The man put back his ninja headband.

"However," I interrupted them. "Not every information is accurate. There are times where the enemy will replace the real information with a fake one. However, it's either that or nothing."

"Also, it can lead to the death of a comrade or even the whole village," Ibiki continued to explain. I started to not pay attention again as he explained the purpose of the tenth question. Also, he gave us an example about how this relates in the real life.

After the whole speech or whatever, the proctor finally told us,

"I hearby pass you on this first exam. There is nothing left but to wish you good luck."

"Yay!" Naruto yelled happily. "I passed! I passed!"

The man smiled at Naruto and encouraging his determination. Suddenly, one of the glass windows got smashed and luckily the proctor didn't get hit with any glass shards at all! Here comes the banner and the second proctor of the second exam, Anko!

"Wh-what the heck is this?" Naruto yelled.

"It's way too early to celebrate!" a female voice shouted. "I'll be your second proctor, Anko Mitarashi! Are you all ready for the next challenge? If you are then follow me!"

"Anko, your at it again" Ibiki told her. She was looking at us and thought that there was too many of us left.

"Before I'm done with them, more than half will be eliminated for sure" Anko swore. "This is going to be fun. All right maggots if you think you had it easy wait until first thing tomorrow. I'll let your squad leader know when you will meet. Dismissed."

"Hey hey Miharu!" Naruto called out. "How the heck did you know all of that stuff? Did you took that test before?"

"No" I admitted.

"Then how did you know about all what you just said?" Sakura asked me

"A lot of us knows it." I told them." Anyways I am pretty tired. I want to go home and rest for the second test. And trust me, things will get harder."

"Harder?" Sasuke wondered. "You mean you know what the second exam is?"

"Maybe"

"Well then tell us! Give us a sneak peek!" Naruto determined.

"I uh-gotta go now!"

I immediately ran as fast as possible until they can't see me anymore. Sometimes, I really wish the fox ninja wasn't full of curiosity. Then again, I'm going to have to tell them the truth someday. I started making my way home when I was grabbed all of a sudden and was taken into the alleyway.

I tried to scream but it was impossible since the person was covering my mouth as tightly as possible. My screams were useless.

"Well well," a dark, scary voice called out. My eyes widened when the view was getting clearer.

Orochimaru!

And the man covering my mouth was none other than his sidekick, Kabuto. I can't breathe! However, there is this one thing that I can do. I kicked him on the weak spot. The guy lets go and was on his knees.

"You little-" Kabuto growled but Orochimaru stopped him.

"Kabuto, stop." he commanded. "We don't want to harm her."

"I'm not scared of you!" I yelled. "I already told the Hokage your little plan so your just wasting your time!"

"Aren't we feisty?" Orochimaru smirked and closed his eyes. A second later I became paralyzed. It's this damn jutsu of his! Now I can't move! Not even a single muscle. I don't know what can be worse.

Oh yeah, the part where Orochimaru is now face to face with me.

"What can I expect?" he told me in a dark voice. "You are part of the Aika Clan."

"What crap are you talking about?"

"You dear," he began to say. "are the last member of the most powerful clan in this world. The Aika Clan."

Say what?