Chapter 190: 183. The Bell Test Part-3 (Kakashi Style)
"Uzumaki Style: Ten Combo Smash"
The shadow clones attack Kakashi from all directions.
Bam… Bam… Bam…
Kakashi blocks one attack after another from Naruto.
"You have quite the knack for Taijutsu. But it's not enough."
Swoosh…
"Leaf Hurricane Reverse Whirlwind"
Kakashi delivers a reverse roundhouse kick and dispels all the shadow clones.
Haah…
He jumps in the air and grabs Naruto
"Falcon Drop"
Kakashi grabs Naruto's ankle and wrap legs around his waist as he drives Naruto into the ground.
Boom…
Naruto is wedged into the ground as he struggles to get free from the ground.
"Aww… aww… let me out."
Swish… swish…
Multiple shurikens encircle around Kakashi and tie him up with metal wires.
Haah…
"Fire Style: Great Phoenix Flower Technique"
Sasuke channels a large amount of chakra through fire as he incinerates the wires with the flames.
"This technique… it is a jounin level technique."
Kakashi's eyes widen in surprise.
Srr…
The jutsu explodes near Kakashi as it turns him into cinders.
"Did I get him?"
Sasuke hurriedly checks his surroundings.
Poof…
Kakashi's body turns into a wooden log as it turns to cinders.
"A substitution Jutsu!"
Whoosh…
"Beneath you."
Kakashi jumps out from the ground as he clutches Sasuke's legs.
"Earth Release: Head-hunter Jutsu"
Whoosh…
Kakashi pulls Sasuke into the ground as his head is wedged out.
"Using such a flashy jutsu in the middle of a fight leaves you vulnerable to surprise attacks. Now then…"
Huhu…
Sasuke smiles smugly as he disappears in a puff of smoke.
"Uchiha Style: Surging Fire Wild Dance"
Sasuke appears behind Kakashi and releases a barrage of kicks and punches.
Bam… bam…
Kakashi blocks his attack as he is pushed back by the impact.
"Now… Naruto!"
Whoosh…
Naruto performs a backflip as he jumps in the air.
"Pile Driver"
He infuses some chakra in his leg as he directs the foot on top of Kakashi's head.
Bam…
The kick shatters the ground.
Swoosh…
Kakashi jumps back and avoids the kick. He performs a backflip and stabilizes himself.
"Sakura! this is our chance."
Sasuke yells as he signals Sakura.
"Yes…"
"Release"
Sakura makes some hand signs and slams her palm on the ground.
Rumble… Rumble…
The ground beneath Kakashi crumbles apart to reveal a pit full of explosive paper bombs.
"This amount of paper bombs…"
Kakashi's eyes widen in surprise at the sheer number of Paper bombs.
"Hey… hey! calm down, kids… when I said come with the intent to kill me; I didn't really mean it."
Whoosh… Whoosh…
Three of Naruto's shadow clones grabs Kakashi tightly as one of the smirks.
"Let's go down together, Kakashi Sensei. Dattebyo!"
BOOM…
The paper bombs light up as they trigger a massive explosion.
"We got him. Dattebyo!"
Naruto palm-claps with his shadow clone.
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"Oh!... they did pretty well."
Izuna nods his head.
"Looks like their harsh training wasn't for vain."
Neh… Neh…
Ayaka tugs his sleeves as she points towards the group.
"Is broom haired Nii-san okay?"
Izuna gently pats her forehead.
"Just watch, it's not over yet."
Hu…
Ayaka nods her head and turns towards the fight.
"I hope Naruto and Sasuke Nii-san wins this."
Ayaka silently prays with her hands closed.
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Rumble… rumble…
Whoosh…
Kakashi jumps out from the ground as he pulls Naruto in the ground.
"It's still too early to celebrate. You can't lower your guard until you have confirmed the decapitation of your enemy."
Kakashi reveals his Sharingan as he pants.
'I can't believe these kids pushed me to this extent. That Izuna! he is raising a bunch of monsters like himself.'
Huff… Huff…
Kakashi breathes heavily as he points towards the clock.
"Looks like time's up."
Huff… Huff…
"Yes, time's over."
Sasuke breathes heavily as he points towards Kakashi's belt.
"What?"
Kakashi checks his belt as he notices the absence of the bell.
"We did it."
Naruto and Sasuke breathe heavily as they clap their palms together.
Jingle… jingle…
Both of them show the bell to Kakashi.
"When…"
Kakashi scratches his head as he remembers the memory before the battle.
"It was then…"
The moment before the explosion flashes in his memory.
"Very well! Looks like both of you got one bell each."
Kakashi deactivates his Sharingan. He turns towards Sakura and shakes his head.
"Too bad Sakura… you didn't get the bell. Seems like you have to return to the academy."
'Sigh! I lost the bet with Izuna. Now he won't allow me to see the end of this.'
"Noo… I failed."
Sakura drops down her head as her eyes turn teary.
"That won't do. Sakura is our teammate, if not for her we won't be able to get the bells." Naruto defends Sakura as he argues with Kakashi.
"Kakashi Sensei, a genin team comprises three members. This test was unfair to begin with. With only two bells, one of us was sure to be eliminated. Sakura is the weakest link of our team, but that doesn't mean she has played no role in our strategy."
Sasuke argues with Kakashi.
"Hmm… that's true. But rules are rules. A ninja must always follow the rules regardless of the situation."
His expression turns serious as the atmosphere turns heavy.
Gulp…
Naruto gulps his saliva as he gets ready to fight Kakashi.
"We are a three-man squad. We are part of a team. If you want to fail one of us, then we three will return to the academy together."
Naruto clenches his fists together and shouts at Kakashi.
"Yes! we three are one team."
Sasuke nods his head.
"So, this is your collective decision."
Kakashi releases a wave of chakra to pressurize them.
"Naruto-kun… Sasuke-kun…"
Sakura's eyes tear up. She wipes her tears and turns to Kakashi with a resolute expression.
"No, Kakashi-sensei… don't fail them. I will return to the academy."
"No Sakura, we won't allow this." Naruto blocks Sakura.
"YOU GUYS…" Kakashi's voice turns heavy.
"… you pass."
He gives a thumbs up and smiles at them.
"Huh… what?"
The expression of Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto turns blank as they stare at Kakashi.
"Up until now, it was always just dunces who would meekly listen to what I said.
A ninja must see through the deception. A ninja who breaks the rule is TRASH. Rules are important, but friends are even more so.
Those who don't cherish their friends are worse than TRASH."
Kakashi's expression turns solemn as he reminisces his past.
'Obito… Rin… I failed you guys. But I won't repeat the same mistake.'
"Anyway… that's for the exercise. All of you pass. Come meet me tomorrow to officially start your missions."
"Yay… hurray!" Naruto jumps around as he celebrates his victory.
Whoosh… Whoosh…
Izuna appears in front of the group.
"Yo!"
Ayaka raises her hands and greets the group.
"So cute…"
Sakura's eyes shine brightly as she walks towards Ayaka. She tries to pinch Ayaka's cheeks, but Ayaka pushes her away.
Humph…
Ayaka dodges her hands and hides behind Izuna.
"No… get away from me. I don't like you."
"Why?" Sasuke asks her.
"You made fun of Naruto Nii-san."
Naruto walks up to Ayaka and picks her up.
"Today… your Naruto Nii-san is very happy. He will treat you to Ichiraku Ramen. Dattebyo!"
Bonk…
Ayaka clenches her tiny fists and bonks Naruto's head.
"That's so unhealthy. You only eat ramen, I won't allow this."
Ouch… ouch…
Naruto rubs his forehead in pain.
"But… but Ayaka… Ramen is so good. It tastes so heavenly, remember those silky noodles, that sparkling broth, the taste of the toppings. I can't help but salivate."
He tries to entice Ayaka.
Gulp…
Ayaka gulps a mouthful of saliva.
'No… I can't fall so easily. I have to take care of all of them. I am their caring imouto, after all. What will happen to them without me?'
Bonk…
She bonks Naruto's head again.
"No means no… if you argue again, I will complain to Tsunade Nee-san."
"But… but… my ramen."
Naruto depressingly drops his head as he sits in a corner and draws some circle.
Ahem…
Izuna clears his throat and turns to Kakashi.
"Kakashi! you lost the bet. It's time for you to fulfill your end of the deal."
He stretches his hand in front of Kakashi.
"Fine… fine…"
Kakashi takes out a packet from his pocket and passes it to Izuna.
"What's this?"
Ayaka walks up to Izuna and tries to grab the packet.
"No… nothing. It's nothing."
Izuna hurriedly grabs the packet.
Srrr…
He sets the packet on fire and burns it to ashes.
"Now I am really curious to know what it was." Ayaka places her tiny hands on her waist as she demands from Izuna.
Whistle… whistle…
Izuna whistles and turns his head away to avoid Ayaka's gaze.
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Chapter 191: 184. Start of the Chunnin-Exams Part-1
Inside the Hokage Office,
Yawn…
Tsunade yawns as he skims through the paperwork.
"The paperwork has increased recently… chunnin exam is on the horizon. I can't even relax a little."
Thump…
Shizune slams a large stack of paperwork on the table.
"Tsunade-sama… these are the entries of genins taking part in the Chunnin exam. They have been nominated by their Jounin instructors. You have to inspect and approve their participation."
"…"
"Shizune… why do I feel like you are doing this on purpose?"
Tsunade has tears in her eyes as she stares at the stack of paper.
"No… no, of course not Tsunade-sama. As your secretary, it is my responsibility to make sure you do your job properly."
Shizune smiles smugly.
Knock… Knock…
Someone knocks on the door.
"Come in."
Tsunade corrects her posture as she adopts a serious expression.
"Yes… Hokage-sama."
Izuna and the group enter the office.
"Hello… Tsunade Nee-san."
Ayaka waves her hand at Tsunade.
"Oh… Ayaka."
Tsunade waves to Ayaka.
"Baa-san… give me a mission."
Naruto interrupts them.
Tick…
Tsunade has a tick mark on her forehead as she angrily stares at Naruto.
"NARUTO… How many times would I have to tell you to call me Hokage-sama when I am in the Office? Be formal in the Hokage Office."
Bonk…
She bonks Naruto's head.
Aww… Aww…
Naruto rubs his forehead as a large bump appears on it.
"Now… now Tsunade! Be lenient on Naruto. Sometimes, I feel like he has turned this way because you bonk his head quite regularly."
Izuna jokes as caress Naruto's head with Mystic Palm.
"What did you say?" Tsunade angrily turns towards him.
"No… Nothing." Izuna turns his head away and whistles.
"But… but why Ayaka can call you informally."
Naruto complains.
"Ayaka is different. She is just a kid and look how cute she is."
Tsunade gently pinches Ayaka's cheeks.
"Yes… Tsunade Nee-san, you are also beautiful."
Ayaka compliments Tsunade.
"Aww… so cute." Tsunade hugs Ayaka.
"Look how smart she is."
"…"
Izuna and the rest of the group silently nod their head.
'She is a smooth-talker just like her elder brother.' Kakashi silently whispers to himself.
'I can hear your thoughts… Kakashi.'
Izuna turns towards Kakashi.
"But… but why she doesn't like me? Am I not beautiful?" Sakura questions herself.
"…"
Izuna controls his laughter as he tries to compose himself.
Ahem…
Kakashi clears his throat to get their attention.
"Hokage-sama, this group of genin has passed the final selection test."
"Oh! Kakashi, so you finally passed someone. Your standards are quite high for failing almost 5 teams previously." Tsunade sits on her chair with Ayaka in her lap.
"Yes, Hokage-sama. They have proved their strength to me and I think they are ready to start their Ninja life." Kakashi nods his head.
"Very well." Tsunade takes out three papers and stamps them.
"With this, their registration as a Ninja is complete. They can start Shinobi Missions from tomorrow." She places the papers in a file.
"Yay! I am finally a ninja. Baa-san, just give me a mission. I am itching to do some shinobi missions for such a long time. Dattebyo!"
Naruto jumps in front of Tsunade.
Tick…
Another tick mark appears on Tsunade's forehead as she angrily clutches her fist.
Gulp…
Naruto gulps his saliva and retreats.
"NARUTO… tomorrow means tomorrow. Hammer this in that numb skull of yours." Tsunade angrily yells at him.
She points towards the large stack of paper.
"It was you who convinced me to take over this position. If you want to become Hokage, then you would have to do the same. Now don't bother me anymore, I have work to do."
Gulp…
Naruto quickly dashes out of Hokage Office.
Sigh…
"This Naruto! he will never learn." Tsunade shakes her head.
Kakashi and the rest of the group walk out of the Office as Izuna stays behind.
"So, how is it… the preparations for the upcoming Chunnin exam?"
Izuna sits on a sofa beside the Hokage seat.
Sigh…
Tsunade sighs and passes a scroll to Izuna.
"This is the reply from Iwagakure."
Izuna skims through the scroll and nods his head.
"I figured as much. That old fool of Iwa won't agree with it. He is a proud, headstrong, stubborn, and boastful geezer. It is part of the reason Iwa has no new Tsuchikage for the past thirty years."
Tsunade nods her head.
"He mocked Konoha for showing weakness and scheduling a joint chunnin exam."
"How about Kumogakure? What's their reply?"
Izuna lazily stretches his legs as he questions her.
Whoosh…
Tsunade tosses another scroll at him.
"It's the same. That unruly A is quite stern, outspoken, and hypocritical. Looks like he is still hung up on his loss at your hands." Tsunade chuckles.
"Don't bother him anymore. He is still salty about his loss."
Izuna shakes his head.
"What about Sunagakure?" He asks her.
"Sunagakure has signed a peace treaty with Konoha after the Second Shinobi War and they helped Konoha during the Third Ninja War so needless to say they are our allies. They have agreed to the decision." Tsunade tosses another scroll to Izuna.
Izuna skims through the letter and nods his head.
"That Rasa of the sand is quite an open-minded individual when it comes to the welfare of Suna. But this makes him a dangerous ally required to be kept at a hand's distance. He can be quite ruthless to his allies."
Izuna warns Tsunade.
'He sent Pakura on a suicide mission to Kirigakure. Well, for him it was for the betterment of the village as Pakura could be a potential threat to his Kazekage position because of her title as the Hero of the Sand.'
Izuna shakes his head to discard such thoughts.
"What about the smaller Nations?"
"Well… Kusagakure, Takigakure. Tanigakure, Yugakure, and Ishigakure have agreed to the proposal. Only Amegakure denied the proposal." Tsunade lists the name of the small hidden villages.
"It's fine. That's still a lot of work for me."
Izuna rubs his forehead.
"You still have around three months to prepare," Tsunade assures him.
"Easy for you to say, you ditched your job on me." Izuna snorts.
"If I remember correctly… it was certain someone who pestered me to take the position of Hokage." Tsunade smiles smugly.
"Fine… fine… I will take care of this matter." He stands up and walks towards Ayaka, who is currently playing with Tonton.
"Onii-san! this pig looks so plump and juicy. I wonder how it will taste like."
Gulp…
Ayaka gulps her saliva as she hungrily stares at Tonton.
"…"
Shizune silently stares at the brother and sister duo.
'She is really his sister. Both of them think alike.'
Oink… Oink…
Tonton jumps out from Ayaka's grasp and hides behind Shizune.
"I think it is not a bad proposal. It has been a while since I last ate some pork."
Tsunade licks her lips.
"NOO…"
Shizune grabs Tonton and hides her.
"Don't bully poor Tonton."
"Well… if you say so."
Izuna places Ayaka on his shoulders and walks out of the Hokage Office.
'It is a fine opportunity to introduce Mei to Mom and Dad.'
Whoosh….
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Izuna walks through the streets of Konoha market along with Ayaka.
Heave… hoo… Heave… hoo
The sound of heavy breathing falls in his ears.
He turns around and notices Might Guy and another boy in a green jumpsuit walking upside down on their hands through the streets.
Guy notices Izuna and jumps up with one hand and stands in front of him.
"Yo Izuna… let's have a duel."
'Not again… I can't handle the hot-blooded nature of Guy. He is too 'YOUTHFUL' for me.'
"Not today… Guy."
Izuna points towards Ayaka.
"I have made a promise to my cute little sister." He gently pats her forehead.
Guy turns to the boy beside him.
"Lee… he is the man whom I talked about. There are only two men whom I call my rivals. The first being Kakashi Hatake and the second being Izuna Uchiha."
"What?… He is your rival, Guy-sensei."
Lee's eyes shine brightly as turns to Izuna.
"Yes, Lee… we have trained together in my YOUTH and he is the only person whom I could never win against in Taijutsu. He is my motivation to try hard every day."
Guy clutches his fist and closes his eyes as he drowns in his youthfulness.
"This is Youth Lee. Giving your all in and train even harder to get stronger with each passing day."
Tears flow from his eyes as he narrates his struggles to Lee.
"Guy-Sensei…"
Lee hugs Guy as both of them have a youthful hug.
Ahem…
Izuna clears his throat to clear the awkward atmosphere.
"Guy! It has been a while since you start to train the genins. What are your thoughts on their participation in the chunnin exam?"
Sloosh… sloosh….
Guy wipes his tears and turns to Izuna.
"They are not ready yet. They are still lacking in youthfulness."
Huff… Huff…
A boy and girl catch up to the group as they stand beside Guy.
"Guy Sensei! can we take a break?"
The girl rests against an electric pole as she pants.
"Tenten, you are still lacking in youth."
"Well, I will see you later, Guy."
Izuna waves his hand and bade farewell to them.
"Onii-san… that bushy brow man is weird." Ayaka remarks.
"…"
"Yes… he is."
Izuna nods his head as they return to Uchiha compounds.
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