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Part 1 Chapter 8: The Chunin Exams Begin

FYI;
: Speech
- Thoughts
[Flashbacks]
Jutsu
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Chunin Exams Building

Sakura sees Naruto walking in front of her, grabbing his shoulder to get his attention.

Sakura: I hope you studied Naruto.

Naruto looks at her with tired eyes and bags underneath.

Naruto: I'm so tired.

Sakura: Did you even sleep?

Naruto: For an hour I think.

Sakura: You fool! You have to sleep. It's important when studying as well!

Naruto: What? You do?

Sakura: Oh for god's sake you're an idiot. If you're tired then it'll be hard for you to stay awake during the exam.

They then meet with Sasuke and they head towards the exam room but Sakura stops them.

Sakura: It's a Genjutsu. We're not even of on the right floor yet.

The Genin look at her realising she's right as Rock Lee approaches her.

Lee: Your name is Namikaze Sakura correct?

Sakura- This guy... I can tell he's strong.

Sakura raises her hand as he shakes it.

Lee: My name is Rock Lee. It's nice to meet you.

Sakura: Why introduce yourself to me though? It's clear the best member of our cell is Uchiha Sasuke.

Neji's gaze shifts to Sasuke.

Neji- Uchiha Sasuke. So you're him huh. Back then Hinata told me they played together.

Lee: Because I want you to go out with me. I'll protect you with my life!

Sakura retracts her hand.

Sakura: Absolutely... not.

Lee looks downtrodden. Neji approaches Sasuke.

Neji: Uchiha Sasuke huh. I've heard of you. My name is Hyuga Neji.

Sasuke- Hinata's older cousin huh.

Neji offers his hand as Sasuke shakes it.

Sasuke: That's right. That is my name.

Neji: I see. I look forward to seeing you abilities in this exam.

Sasuke: You're talking down to me as if you're better.

Neji: Because I am.

Neji walks away.

Sasuke- I really want to fight that guy.

Hinata approaches Neji.

Hinata: Neji-Sama I...

Neji ignores her as Sasuke walks up to her.

Sasuke: It's alright. You've proven yourself quite a bit. He'll see that eventually.

Hinata: Not enough. Not yet.

Hinata walks away having ignored him.

Sasuke- I guess fixing the bridge between us won't be as easy as that.

Team 7 is heading to the Exam room when they are stopped by Lee.

Lee: Uchiha Sasuke. I heard you are the best rookie in your year. I wish to fight you.