Now What Have I Gotten Myself Into? ~Enter Konoha's number one knuckle head

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Chapter 25

I had actually come to the training grounds early this morning. I couldn't sleep last night with everything weighing on my mind. Aphrodite had come home late last night more then willing to share the news, but was a little depressed to find out that Kiba had already informed me she was promoted. She quickly recovered when she realized I didn't know what she had been promoted to, or any of the details. She was ecstatically explaining every bit to me but the downfall was... We've been being watched while training. That thought alone made me cringe. If one of whoever was watching us had gotten close enough to hear us talking then they'd know everything about us. I do mean absolutely everything. They had figured out the differences in our strengths and thought my going to the exams was fitting for my skills whereas with Aphro's, they didn't want her competing with others whose skills are so much lower than her own. Another downside is. The new squad she is on will be teaching her new jutsu and how to perfect the ones she already knows. Meaning, our training sessions will be few and far between.

Black ops huh... Closing my eyes I sigh. Why is it that I am trying so hard to get up to her level and surpass her like I should be with my status. But, she just keeps rising above me. It is now that I realize that Damen was right. My aunt should have been the one queen. Aphro should be the next in line for the throne. She is smart, cunning, strong, and extremely talented. She would make a far better ruler then I could ever dream of being.

To top it off the loud Jonin weighed heavily upon my mind all night. From her warning of how more than half of the examinees would be cut I didn't want to chance coming unprepared. As I sit upon the tree branch I pull my travel bag off of my back and open it to do one last check. Food provisions for just in case. Containing high protein, and vitamins. They may not taste great but I bet they would taste better than food pills. For emergency only of course. My blade sharpening and cleaning kit, extra paper bombs and wire, rope, my storage scrolls. Emergency first aid kit containing cooling pads, bandages, wraps, and a case of various medicine and pain killers among other key items for emergency medical aid. Gloves, a spare outfit, extra kunai and throwing stars. I have found that unless it's a long and difficult mission all these extras are pointless, yet I still thought it right to pack them. Of course even though I drank a blood pack last night I gave myself another dose today. There was also an emergency canteen inside my bag that Aphro handed me this morning containing odd markings around the metal exterior of it. It will come in handy if I get into a fight and need some quick healing afterwards. Also a gift Aphro had made for Sasuke that she wanted me to give him today.

Figuring everything is as it should be as I glance through the items one last time. I zip my travel bag and secure it upon my shoulders, noticing the area in front of the training ground had become full of the examinees. My squad seemed to be looking for me as I watch their heads shift at everyone around them. Smiling briefly I stand and chakra step over to them so I would seemingly appear next to Naruto. Successfully achieving a scream from him as he jumped away from me about four inches. "Kira! Don't do that!" He yells nearly causing me to smirk at him as I cross my arms before moving to Sasuke's side.

"I have something for you from Aphro." I whisper to him achieving a nod in reaction.

"She said she was going to give you something to help with training." He mutters.

"Yeah, but her new station won't allow her to train as often so I'm looking for a new full time partner. You game?" I ask him with a smirk successfully catching his eye. He nods again. "Good. When this test is over I'll meet you at the usual training area. You already have an idea of what training Aphro and I usually do. I'll get you started in the full on work out twice a day. Every morning meet me at the training grounds at two a.m. Then again at the training grounds no later than 4 p.m or when ever we are done with our missions. Be prepared to be out for hours, so if there are any other responsibilities you have, then I suggest you work them around the schedule." I speak looking ahead of me feeling eyes on us causing the hair on the back of my neck to stand on end. I was getting a bad vibe. Which if I am correct I have an idea why...