Hello everyone I'm back once again to bring you another chapter of my story; just a little FYI I'm planning on starting another short series. It'll be a Naruto horror/sci-fi series; probably around 10-12 chapters long or so; if you like that kind of stuff keep your eyes peeled. Ok now with nothing else to say let's begin.

Virtue and Venom: Chapter 11

Hyuga compound: With Mamushi and Hinata

Mamushi was chomping down on some cookies while Hinata was drinking some tea.

"You feeling better Hinata" Mamushi asked in between cookies "you were a little sad for a little while; are you better now" she asked. Hinata sighed.

"Yes, I am better Mamushi" Hinata said "I just… I liked Naruto; it's just a shame I never got to let my feelings known to him before he got together with Ino" Hinata said a little sad. "I just… as long as Naruto is happy, I guess" Hinata said; Mamushi looked a little sad but had an idea pop into her head.

"Hey I know" Mamushi said "I'll help you find someone" she said making Hinata's eyes widen. "What do you look for in a boy" she asked and Hinata thought.

"Someone honest, caring and never gives up" Hinata said "but I don't think- "she began until Mamushi stopped her.

"Hinata you are one of my friends" Mamushi said "and friends help friends; so I will find you a boy. I'll even make sure he's cute for you" Mamushi said making Hinata smile. "Hmmm… lets see" Mamushi thought "oh what about Sasuke" Mamushi said and Hinata shook her head.

"I don't think so Mamushi" Hinata said "I don't think me and Sasuke would be a good fit; we're far too different" she said. "I cannot see any scenario in which we would be together" Hinata said.

*In an alternate universe

Hinata put on her jacket and exited her apartment; once she exited, she smelled the scent of tobacco.

"Oi Hinata" Sasuke said taking another puff of his cigarette "you ready to go to the academy or what" he said and Hinata nodded.

"Yes, I am" Hinata said walking next to Sasuke and beginning to walk to the academy "I really wish you'd stop smoking; it's bad for you" Hinata said and Sasuke chuckled.

"So's being a ninja" Sasuke said as he put his flat cap on "same with being in a gang; but sadly, I'm doing both" Sasuke said and Hinata chuckled.

"Well, you, Naruto and Kabuto have been helpful to me since I got banished from the Hyuga clan" Hinata said "so you are not too bad; even you 'blinders' have your honor" she said and Sasuke chuckled.

"Well, Hiashi was a cunt anyway" Sasuke said earning a slap to the back of the head from Hinata.

"Language Sasuke" Hinata chastised and Sasuke put his hands up in defense.

"Ok, ok" Sasuke said as they continued to the academy.

*Back to the story

"Oh well I guess I'll have to look around" Mamushi said "so are you going to participate in the chunin exams or what" Mamushi said and Hinata nodded.

"Yes; me and my team have been training all month in preporation" Hinata said "how about you" Hinata asked.

"Well I'll be in the exams just not participating" Mamushi said making Hinata gain a questioning look "You'll see in a few days" Mamushi said.

Just then the door opened up and Hanabi walked in "Hanabi" Mamushi cheered as she jumped up and hugged the girl "I miss you my old battle buddy; hows the academy" she said and Hanabi fought her way out of Mamushi's hold.

"Don't hug me weirdo" Hanabi shouted "and so you know I am doing well" Hanabi said. "in fact I'm doing so well I'm being put in an advanced class" Hanabi said thumbing her nose. After hearing that Mamushi graduated early Hanabi began working like crazy to improve herself; she did not want her rival to get ahead of her. They say at the current rate she may even graduate in a year or 2.

"Wow that's great Hanabi" Mamushi said "I hope you graduate soon as well; we can go on missions, and kill bad guys, and do Karaoke, and go to the movies" Mamushi listed on and on until Hanabi stopped her.

"I don't think so" Hanabi said crossing her arms and closing her eyes "you may have beat me before but I'm catching up; I will not let some nobody upstage a Hyuga elite like me so you better- "Hanabi began until she opened her eyes.

"How about I find a cute boy for you and then find one for myself" Mamushi said to Hinata "then we can go on double dates and stuff like that" she said and Hinata nodded.

"At least look at me when I'm insulting you plebian" Hanabi shouted gaining Mamushi's attention.

"Sorry did you say something" Mamushi said making Hanabi grit her teeth in anger.

With Kakashi

Kakashi was on a date with Anko when he felt his sensei senses tingling.

"Kakashi what's wrong" Anko said and Kakashi began to cry.

"I think I may have finally found a worthy person" he said making Anko blush even though Kakashi made something completely different.

With Naruto, Ino and Sasuke

All 3 were eating at Ichiraku ramen; they have been training for the chnin exams for the past month and finally had a day off since the exams started in 3 days.

Naruto was slurping down a eighth bowl of ramen when he finished "man that hit the spot" Naruto said as Ino and Sasuke looked on in horror.

"Where does it all go" Sasuke said still working on his second bowl.

"I don't know" Ino said "and how is he not fat; I mean I'm skinny because I exercise a lot and burn my calories. It's like he just absorbs it" she said.

"Man I'm not sure if I can eat anymore" Naruto said; just then Ayame put down a eleventh bowl "well maybe one more" Naruto said as Ino and Sasuke sweat drop.

"Naruto you gotta limit yourself" Ino said "if you keep on eating you'll-" Ino began until she heard shouting from a distance. "What was that" Ino said and Naruto and Sasuke stood up.

"I don't know" Sasuke said "but we better find out" he said as he and his team went to investigate the noise.

With Mamushi

Mamushi was walking through the village in deep thought 'where can I find a cute boy for Hinata' Mamushi thought until she heard some shouting. She quickly hid in a tree and looked on; she saw Naruto, Ino and Sasuke confronting some foreign ninja hassling some children.

Just then a boy in a cat suit took of a mummy looking thing off his back and a blonde girl behind him was trying to talk him down. Just then she heard a voice.

"Kankuro stop" a voice said; Mamushi looked to her side and saw a red headed boy hanging upside down "You are a embarrassment to our village" he said.

"Gaara" Kankuro said "I'm sorry I- "he began.

"Shut up" Gaara said disappearing in a swirl of sand and appearing in front of Kankuro "or I'll kill you" Gaara said. "I apologize for the for my teammate" Gaara said "we'll be- "Gaara began until Mamushi landed in between team 7 and Gaara's team.

"Hold it buster" Mamushi said surprising everyone "You there; cat boy" Mamushi said pointing towards Kankuro. Kankuro pinted at himself and Mamushi nodded "you have violated a rule in the chunin exam; no fighting in the host village" she said making Kankuro pale.

"Wait hold up who are you" Kankuro asked and Mamushi pulled a piece of paper out of her trench coat.

"Special genin Mamushi" Mamushi said "I'm an assistant to a chunin exam proctor; I have the authority to disqualify and banish you from Konoha" she said making the entire sand team pale.

'Oh crap are you serious' Temari thought 'oh damn; Kankuro may have doomed the entire mission' Temari thought as she looked to her nervous looking brother.

"Now I can disqualify you but I'm willing to let it slide… under one condition" Mamushi said making Kankuro sawllow hard.

"Wh-what condition" Kankuro asked as Mamushi pointed at Gaara.

"You there red hair boy" Mamushi said pointing at Gaara who narrowed his eyes "I have a question" she said.

"Which is" Gaara said preparing for battle as Mamushi walked forward.

"Do you have a girlfriend" she asked; when she finished everyone was not sure what happened.

'Uh what' Ino thought.

'Did I hear her right' Temari thought.

'Is Mamushi into this guy' Sasuke thought with anger 'why would she like some no eyebrow- wait why do I care' Sasuke thought catching himself.

"A… girlfriend" Gaara asked confused "I do not have a girl… friend" he said. 'How is me having companionship with a female important' Gaara thought.

Mamushi smiled "I'll let this pass if you agree to meet a girl I know" Mamushi said; Gaara was calculating what he should do in his head.

'If I reject it'll put the whole invasion in jeopardy' Gaara thought 'I better play along' Gaara thought. "Very well" Gaara said before looking at Kankuro "I'll deal with you later" Gaara said making Kankuro swallow hard.

"Great follow me" Mamushi said as she began to walk off with Gaara in tow.

Naruto seeing the whole thing stood there looking around "what the fuck just happened" Naruto said basically saying everyone's thoughts.

Hyuga compound

"A lot of villages will be in Konoha" Hiashi said to his clan "I expect everyone to be on their best behavior; Hinata as clan heiress I especially expect you to show all customs and courtisies" Hiashi said and Hinata nodded.

"Yes father" Hinata said "I will- "Hinata began until there was a knock at the door.

"Enter" Hiashi said; just then Mamushi walked in.

"Hi everyone" Mamushi said with a wave "Hinata look who I found" Mamushi said dragging in Gaara. "I found you a boy to date; see I told you I'd find one and it only took me an hour" Mamushi said making Hinata pale.

Hiashi was about to respond until a clan elder walked up "Lord Hiashi; I know that boy" he said in a whisper.

"Who is he" Hiashi whispered back.

"He is Gaara of the desert; the son of the Kazekage" he said making Hiashi's eyes widen.

'A son of a Kage; here to court my daughter' Hiashi thought as he looked at both Hinata and the boy 'I can think of no one else worthy of my daughter and our bloodline' he thought. "Gaara is it" Hiashi said and Gaara nodded "is it true you are here to court my daughter" he said.

Gaara not knowing what 'courting' means nodded "yes I am" he said in a monotone voice.

"Hinata" Hiashi said gaining his daughters attention "please go to the gardens with lord Gaara here; I will arrange tea and food so you can know one another" he said.

"Y-yes father" Hinata said getting up and walking over to Mamushi and Gaara "L-lord G-Gaara please follow me" Hinata said and Gaara nodded. Mamushi then gave Hinata a thumbs up as Hinata and Gaara walked away.

Hiashi then walked over to Mamushi "how did you find such a worthy suitor" Hiashi asked and Mamushi shrugged.

"Fate, I guess" Mamushi said and Hiashi nodded.

"I think you may have just given Hinata an excellent partner" Hiashi said "I thank you Mamushi" Hiashi said and Mamushi waved it off.

"No problem, Mr. Hyuga sir" Mamushi said and Hiashi nodded.

"Please call me Hiashi from now on" Hiashi said and Mamushi smiled.

Hanabi who watched the whole interaction was now fuming 'now she carries favor with father' she thought 'you will not win, mark my words' Hanabi thought.

3 days later

Naruto, Sasuke and Ino were standing with Kakashi in front of the room holding the first exam.

"I hope you all do well" Kakashi said "good luck and make me proud" Kakashi siad before vanishing in a puff of smoke.

"Ok guys" Naruto said "let's do this" he said and Ino and Sasuke nodded; Naruto then opened the door and saw the entire room full of genin.

Naruto, Sasuke and Ino felt their eyes go to them and felt nervous.

"Well look who it is" came the voice of Kiba; Kiba was walking toward the group with Shino behind him "looks like you guys made it after all" Kiba said.

Ino looked behind them and spoke "where's Hinata; isn't she on your team" she said.

"Look over there" Kiba said pointing with his thumb; Naruto and crew looked over and saw Hinata sitting with that Gaara boy they ran into a few days ago. They were both sipping tea and looking at a book.

"This is a Chrysanthemum" Hinata pointed and Gaara nodded "I pressed it when I went to the fire capital and was allowed into the royal gardens.

"It's very beautiful" Gaara said looking at the pressed flower "in Suna we do not have many fauna but one of the most beautiful flowers we have is called the 'basket evening primrose' my sister Temari is very fond of them" Gaara said taking a sip of tea.

"That sound interesting I would love to see one" Hinata said with a small smile.

"I shall see if I can press one and show it to you" Gaara said; Gaara for the past few days has been conflicted. While 'mother' has been telling him to kill the girl he has been fighting against it; he has found Hinata rather… calming.

Kankuro and Temari were watching and Kankuro scoffed 'great our psycho brother is not a flower loving sissy' Kankuro thought 'damn pale girl; blackmailing us' he thought.

'They look so cute together' Temari thought 'who knew Gaara could be so calm; better make sure that nothing sets him off' she thought.

"Huh never thought I'd see the day" Ino said as she turned to Naruto "but then again I never thought I'd date the loud mouth hyper monkey boy but here I am" Ino said giving Naruto a kiss on the cheek.

"Hey" Naruto said looking at Ino who pouted "ok fine; your lucky you're cute" Naruto said making Ino smile.

Just then a poof of smoke happened in the front of the class room and everyone turned; Ibiki was standing in the front with Mamushi and several other chunin.

"Ok you bastards listen up" Ibiki spoke "my name is Ibiki Moreno I'm your instruter; and this is my assistant Mamushi" he said and Mamushi waved.

"Hi" Mamushi said with a smile.

"Now then take your seats so we can begin the written test" Ibiki said and Naruto paled.

"Written test" Naruto said and Mamushi brought out a stack of papers "no fucking way" Naruto shouted.

*5 minutes later

After explaining the rules Naruto let out a sigh of relief 'ok I can do this, this isn't impossible' Naruto thought.

"And one more thing" Ibiki said "you will only look at your test; anyone who looks up for any reason will be disqualified" he said.

'Aw shit' Naruto thought.

*5 more minutes later

Naruto was struggling with his test as he hand no idea how to answer the questions; and he only had 55 minutes to do it.

'Aw man what am I supposed to do' Naruto thought; just then out of the corner of his eye he saw movement.

Mamushi walked over to a random ninja and reached into her backpack; she then pulled out a rubber chicken and moved it up to the boy's face. She then squeezed it making it cluck and making him and 3 others raise their heads.

"What the hell" the boy shouted "get- "he began until Mamushi hit him across the face with the chicken.

"You looked up; you lose" Mamushi said before pointing to the other 3 "and so do all of you" she said.

"Numbers 13, 22, 23, and 35 you and your teams are disqualified" Ibiki said as the 4 teams got up and walked out "Mamushi is here for that exact purpose; to make you crack" he said with a evil smile.

Over the next 50 minutes Mamushi went around the room making people drop out by losing their focus.

Mamushi went up to Kiba and put smelling salts under his nose. She dripped water drops on Tenten's head testing her will power. She held a cockroach an inch away from Hinata's face making the girl cry. Mamushi tried to hit Gaara with a wiffle ball bat but was unable to go through his sand.

Mamushi went up to Sasuke and gave him a wet willie. She went up to Ino and started to color her hair red and black like a candy cane; Ino used all her will power to not get up and attack her.

And now she made it to Naruto; Mamushi was currently playing the guitar badly and shouting in his ear.

'God damn it why is she so good at this' Naruto thought as he felt his will begin to waver.

"Ok Mamushi that's enough" Ibiki said and Mamushi stopped.

"Ok sir" Mamushi said as she picked her back pack of random crap and walked to the front.

"Ok time for the final question" Ibiki said "you call all look up now" he said and everyone did as they saw at the smiling face of Mamushi; the girl who tortured them for nearly an hour. After revealing the final question several more teams dropped out due to the risk leaving only 24 out of the original 86; Ibiki then congratulated everyone who passed.

After Ibiki explained the reasoning for the test as to gather information without being caught; as he finished Kiba raised his hand.

"So why did you have her torture us huh" Kiba said pointing at Mamushi "what was it just to fuck with us" he said. Mamushi in a flash then ran over and stood in front of Kiba; she then smacked him in the face with her rubber chicken making his eyes tear up and his partner Akamaru tremble.

"Thank you Mamushi" Ibiki said "there was a reason for it; to keep focused" Ibiki said taking off his bandana revealing his scars. "One mistake, one lapse in judgement, one fuck up; could mean the difference between life and death, success and failure" he said putting his bandana back on "if you could not stand a rubber chicken or a cockroach how can you handle a mission of top priority" he said.

Everyone thought it over and realized what Ibiki meant; distractions can get you killed.

"Now then" Mamushi said "time for the second exam; prepare your buttholes" she said.

Just then the window broke and a ball of cloth came in; just then it opened up and revealed a banner.

'Oh god no' Naruto, Sasuke and Ino thought at the same time.

Anko and Mamushi were standing in front of a banner with the words 'Konoha's Snake Squad' painted on.

"Get ready kiddo's you're not out of the woods yet" Anko said "I'm Anko Mitarashi; the second exam proctor" she said striking a pose.

"And I'm her apprentice Mamushi" Mamushi said striking a pose.

"And we are" They both aid at the same time "the Konoha snake squad" they shouted as several small snakes flew out of their trench coat sleeves making the examinees squirm away.

"Ok you maggots; play time is over" Anko said "Follow me to the second exam" she shouted as she and Mamushi ran out the window.

"God damnit" Naruto shouted banging his fists on the table "why her, why does it have to be her" he said as he got up and jumped out the window followed by Ino, Sasuke and everyone else.

*Training ground 44

Anko was standing in front of the gates training ground 44; she was looking at the remaining 24 teams with a smile.

"Welcome to training ground 44" Anko said.

"Also known as the forest of death" Mamushi said with a smile of her own "and this is our new playground" she said with a evil chuckle.

Naruto and the others paled; but unseen by everyone else was 2 figures looking on in interest.

'So that's Mamushi huh' Kabuto said adjusting his glasses 'I better make contact with her; I need to gather as much info as I can' he thought.

'Mamushi' a disguised Orochimaru thought 'I may have created you; but you mean nothing to me' he thought. 'You have become a thorn in my plans' he thought 'now I will rectify my mistake' he thought.

Ok another chapter done; I hope you all don't mind all the comedy I put in. Because for the next few chapters there will be no comedy; it will be serious as fuck. If you enjoy my content; please like, comment and share with your friends; and until next time bye.