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Chunin Exams: Preparations and Reactions
Konoha Building
Shisui's Point of View
"What the hell was that?" Genma exclaimed when we got back to our building. He like many other shinobi decided to go to Sunagakure to watch the Chunin Exams.
"I know right! A Kumo nin bowing to us?" Aoba added. "What kind of game are they playing? They would rather have their limbs ripped off one at a time then show respect to us! "
Around us the genin were also restless by what they just witnessed… well all of them besides Itachi Uchiha. He stood there cool as a cucumber. Which was not much of a surprise, it took a lot to get him startled.
In the far corner the Hyuga clan stood huddled together in dismay, they had not spoken a word since the kumo nin exited the restaurant. I felt sympathy for them, Kumogakure has launched attack after attack on their clan in attempt to obtain the Byakugan and its secrets. They have lost many members as a result and now with this show of respect from their most feared enemies, I could only imagine the conflicting emotions they must be feeling.
"If it was a trick to throw us off it will not work!" I heard someone speak out in a stern voice: Takaya Uchiha. He was a skilled shinobi from my clan, a master of the Sharingan and Ran Uchiha's older brother. He was respected by many in the clan and village but would often judge before knowing the full details of situations.
"Enough! I know we are all shocked by what happened. However do not let it bother you much especially you genin," Lord Fugaku said, staring pointedly at the genin who gulped audibly, " Tomorrow is a big day for our village, do not fail to show the other nations the Leaf's strength." He paused looking around eyes zeroing in on Itachi "You will go up against a cloud nin yourself, do not lose." he said to Itachi, who to his credit held his father's eye contact nodded.
A throat cleared and we all snapped our attention to the sound.
"Fugaku-san is right, calm down all of you. I'm sure it was nothing, if anything just a polite gesture. Tomorrow is an important day for the genin and also a reflection of the village!" Lord Hokage said "Don't let this rile you up. Rest all of you, tomorrow will prove to be challenging."
We nodded and retreated to our respected rooms. I quickly caught up with the youngest genin completing in the tournament: Itachi Uchiha.
"What's with the pondering look?" I asked him.
"Oh. It's nothing. I was just thinking about why that Kumo nin bowed to us back at the restaurant like everyone else is. There was no hostility in her body language and her chakra flow overall was calm." Itachi said. "It just doesn't make sense, our nations have been enemies since the second Hokage's reign. Why would one of them try to be polite to us?"
I nod my head in agreement, it is strange. Like Itachi, I also noticed how the Kumo nin seemed relaxed when she bowed. In fact when she rose from the bow, her light blue eyes held a bit of amusement in them. Like she knew it would shock us.
Suddenly there are a warm hand on each of our shoulders, first we tensed but realized the gesture was meant to be soothing, motherly.
I turned around and gave a small bow, "Lady Mikoto, how are you?" I ask politely.
She smiled and said "I'm fine Shisui, thank you for asking." then turning to Itachi she smiled softly and said "Go to sleep Itachi, tomorrow is your big day and you need all the rest you can get. Many people from our clan will be there to watch and I have no doubt you'll do amazing."
Itachi smiled something he rarely did and nodded but then asked "Mother, what do you think of all this?" I looked at her as well, interested to hear her opinion.
Lady Mikoto sighed "I honestly don't know. Her body language wasn't hostile at all. For all we know it could have been a peace offering or it could be a trick, but you boys try not to worry too much about it okay? The Leaf is strong, we'll be able to defend ourselves if the cloud does decide to attack. Now I'm going to go check on Sasuke, you two should go to sleep it's quite late already." With that she bid us both goodnight and disappeared down the hall.
Sighing I clasp a firm hand on Itachi's shoulder, "Your mom's right try not to think about it too much okay? Tomorrow's the big day! Make the Uchiha Clan and Leaf village proud!" I said removing the hand from his shoulders to give him a thumbs up.
He nods and smiles. "Okay, I will. I'm going to go check up on Sasuke as well and then I'll go to sleep." He responded and I nodded.
"Good night."
"Good night."
Author's Note:
I really hope you liked this chapter! Things are starting to heat up! Next chapter will be the tournament and then the festival! Then this part in the story will be over! Sorry for the lack of romance but this is when they first meet so it's obvious he won't kiss her right away! Plus their villages are enemies so it might be a little slow at first! Please comment and review! Until next time!