In a fanfic, how do Sakura and Sasuke perform in the Chunin Exam without Naruto?

One possible fanfiction could be about Sakura showing off her improved medical ninjutsu skills during the Chunin Exam. She might use her skills to quickly heal her teammates during battles, surprising everyone with her growth.

One possible fanfic could be about Naruto and Temari teaming up during the Chunin Exam in unexpected ways. Maybe Naruto helps Temari when she's in a tough situation against an opponent she underestimated. They could form an alliance that surprises everyone.

Maybe he realizes the exam is too dangerous or he discovers some unfairness in it. In the original Naruto story, Naruto has faced many difficulties and moral dilemmas during the Chunin Exam. So in the fanfiction, similar situations might push him to quit.

One possible scenario in such a fanfic could be Naruto easily overpowering his opponents during the Chunin Exam. For example, in the written test, he might use some new, godlike power to read the minds of the examiners or sense the correct answers. During the combat rounds, he could defeat his foes with a single move, leaving everyone in awe. His newfound power might be related to some ancient ninja art he discovered or a special training he underwent secretly.

Sasuke might develop by becoming more open and expressive of his emotions towards Sakura. He could start to show his love and care more freely, which is a big change from his usually reserved self.

In a fanfiction, Sakura could be in a fight during the Chunin Exam where she faces a much stronger opponent. However, instead of relying on brute force, she uses her intelligence. She analyzes her opponent's fighting style quickly and finds a weakness in their over - aggressive attacks. Then she sets up a series of feints and traps, ultimately winning the fight in a very strategic manner.

They could have a battle where Naruto discovers a new way to counter Temari's wind - based attacks. For instance, he might use his shadow clones in a creative way to disrupt the flow of her attacks.

Well, in the fanfic, there might be new and unexpected opponents. Maybe some characters who were not that prominent in the original chunin exam could have a big role this time.

Naruto would likely become more self - reliant. As a ronin, he doesn't have the support of a village. So during the Chunin Exam, he has to trust his own instincts and skills more. He may also become more cautious as he realizes he can't always count on backup.

He might face disappointment from his friends and mentors. His friends who were also participating in the exam might feel let down, and his mentors, like Kakashi, could be concerned about his decision and how it will affect his future as a ninja.