The Frailty of Genius (A Naruto Fan Fiction)

Chapter Eighteen ~ Enigmas

I smirk. Of course I already had known the outcome of this battle.

I shrug nonchalantly. The proctor had a look of shock on his face. "O-okay that concludes this battle. Winner: Cashile Kuroiki.

"Wise choice." I said as I passed Shikamaru.

Out of the corner of my eye I could see that a wary look had settled on his face and grinned maliciously, feeling superior.

"Oh my gosh, Cashile!" Sakura squealed. "That was like... Amazing!"

I raised my eyebrows but continued my nice act. "Thanks Sakura." I said cooly.

Naruto's eyes were squinty. "I don't.. Get it. What happened?"

"Baka." Sasuke muttered, but his eyes acknowledged my strength.

"Good job Cashile." Kakashi congratulated, patting my shoulder.

I nodded my thanks.

"Hey Kakashi, I'm going out if I'm not needed here anymore. I need a breather after... The forest." I say a bit hesitantly, guiding him towards sympathetic and non argumentative towards my statement.

"Sure." He said, studying the next fight closely.

"Good luck guys." I say to my teammates. I could predict the outcome of their results for the most part. I was 98.2% sure Sasuke would win his match. There was a 2% chance Sakura won her match based on her opponent. If she faced someone of equal skill such as Ino, her chances would increase to 53%. Naruto.. He had an 83% chance of winning his battle so I'd put my money on him, seeing as he survived the forest of death.

It didn't make sense, but those were the facts which produced my calculations.

I walked through the doors and breathed the fresh warm air. The sun hit my face. It felt.. Nice.

Especially after that forest..

Orochimaru..

His voice calling me 'little bug' was recorded in my head, playing on repeat.

He talked to me as if I were inferior to him.

It intrigued me.

He was powerful, yes. Smarter? Doubtful. I'd like to fight him once more. His power against my constantly predicting calculations.

I observed my surroundings then checked my weapons pouch and heard the familiar clinking sound of my coins.

It was settled. Next stop: Sweet shop

I walked into a sweet shop 5 minutes later.

It was empty so I walked straight up and asked the cashier for hanami dango and handed her my change.

She handed me the sweet and I walked out of the shop, chewing on the sweet dango.

I walked casually along the streets enjoying the fresh air and sweets, rethinking my confrontation with Orochimaru.

That guy..

I had to find him. I would show him that my intellect was far beyond his greatest potential. I would make him envy my intelligence just as I envied his power.

I would -- my thoughts were abruptly interrupted by a small voice.

"But Nii-san it's not fair!"

That voice.

I knew exactly whose voice that was. I would never forget it.

"No Aisa, it's wrong to steal." Aiden chided.