The Guardian Angel (Naruto Fan fiction)

37.

Manami's POV

I'm sweating buckets. Today is the day of the invasion. The final part of the chūnin exams. Today I will either save innocent lives, or doom them. Let's hope it's the first one...

I was walking with Shikamaru to the arena while talking. "Hey, Manami? I was wondering. We've been on dates and all and we've kissed and stuff. What does that make us?" Shikamaru asked.

"I want to say that makes us a thing but since I'm basically engaged for now, I'd be cheating and I don't roll that way. So, for now, we're interested. After these exams I'm planning a trip to visit my parents and sorting this out because to hell if they fuckin' think I'm marrying Hideyoshi." I said.

Shikamaru looked between understanding and disappointed. "I get it. And you're right. I'll wait for you." He said smiling softly at me. I looked down smiling, then decided he didn't deserve the stuff I was putting him through.

I looked up and stood on my tippy toes. I kissed the corner of his mouth. "It isn't a real kiss." Was what I had claimed and he seemed to catch on smirking.

"In that case... Milady?" He said offering me his arm. I giggled and took it smiling. As I took his arm, he bent down slightly and kissed the corner of my mouth and lingered there slightly as if teasing me.

"It's not a direct kiss. Right?" He said quietly. I looked at him and nodded dazedly. He smiled and started walking. "C'mon, it's a drag but I have exams to finish you know?" He said.

I laughed and went with him. Once we got there I took a seat that was close to Hinata and Kiba while Shika went up front. Believe it or not, I know medical ninjutsu now. I may or may not have looked into the future to see how to do it however...

Anyway!! I sat down and awaited the fights to start. I wasn't paying attention though. I knew what was going to happen and when. Gaara isn't the same person but that doesn't mean Shukaku will change as well.

Gaara did kill Dosu in the end after all. It wasn't proven but I know better. Especially since he asked for advice the next day. Either way I know what is happening.

Ok... Who's next? Yuika Vs. Hideyoshi. I swear to all things holy that if he hurts her I'm going to murder him in the most agonizing way. He'll wish he were never born.

"HIDEYOSHI!!!" I screamed, catching his attention. I slid my thumb across my neck as a warning. Even from here I can see him gulp. Good. He understands.

I was watching Yuika but something was off. She wasn't being her cheerful self. I know she gets serious in a fight but, she's being too serious. Especially for her.

Oh I get it. Diversion, smart. Hideyoshi won however. That ass. He didn't hurt her much though so I'll let it slide. For now.

Finally, I couldn't take it anymore. I needed to use the restroom and I was starving!! So, after checking on Hinata and Kiba, I went to the restrooms and got snacks after.

When I came back I noticed they were calling for Gaara and Sasuke. Fuck. I'm glad I went to the restroom. I inhaled my snacks and got ready.

I looked back at Kiba and Hinata and noticed them gone. Damn. I was going to warn them. Ugh whatever. Then it happened.

The feathers were falling and I did what I had to. I let the genjutsu take its course. As I did so, I activated my Miraigan. What it does, is help me control my powers since I'm dreaming what I do. A little cheat code I learned on my own. ;)

I "woke up" in the middle of battle. I ran full speed -without my cuffs, which were returned to me by Shikamaru- towards the Hokage. I got there fast and in time. Undetected of course.

I am acting as a back up plan. Hokage-sama will fight Pedo-Snake but when things start getting ugly, I jump in and give him a hand. Let's just hope it's enough.

Better yet, let's hope that when I save the Hokage, I'll be ok as well. I'm known for escaping death a lot after all. Let's hope my luck is still in tact.

Now, I went up to the roof where we had put a genjutsu over a spot so that no one could tell I was here watching over the Hokage. It was a secret plan of course.

From here I can see the fight going on. I don't come in quite yet. For now, I'm watching over Shikamaru's team chasing after Sasuke. As I had expected, Gaara lost his cool and is letting Shukaku take over.

When I said watching over, I meant I had sent a pretty realistic clone with them so that Shikamaru and them don't freak over me being over here. They'd never let me do it.

Foxy and bubblegum both left Shika by now, I 'left him' too. I don't worry because I know Asuma shows. My clone's responsability is to change Gaara back with trying little to no violence.

My attention was brought back by a chuckle. I snapped my head in the direction it was coming from. In front of me. Oreochimaru was right in front of me smirking.

My eyes widen in disbelief. This wasn't part of the plan. He wasn't supposed to find me. In panic, I suddenly kicked his balls and ran to the Hokage. I didn't mean to! I-I panicked! Can you blame me!?

"You'll pay for that you little brat!!!" He groaned out. I checked the Hokage and saw that he was just a bit ruffed up and out of breath. I checked his vitals and noticed that he needed to rest soon so I grew a pair and decided to do the stupidest thing in the world.

I stood up and faced Orochimaru. Man, if looks could kill, I'd be dead a thousand times over. I was practically shaking worse than a massage chair. I wanted nothing more than to run. But I had to do something. I promised the Hokage his life. I'm keeping it.

With that in mind, I stopped shaking and became determined. For my friends. For Konoha, who became my family when I thought I had none. This is for my Ojī-chan. For the king.

"C'mon Oreo. You're fighting me now. Btw, what shampoo do you use? It's so silky! And don't get me started on that make up. It's. On. Point! Your fashion is a bit off putting but over all you could be a great make up guru" I distracted snickering at the end.

He looked furious. "My fashion is fine! Now fight me you brat! I'll show you not to mess with me!" He hissed.

I low key gulped and taunted more. "Boy, you need Jeezus motha fucka" I teased, mentally creating my will. I regret making fun of all those actors on TV who did stupid shit in horror movies.

Last thing I saw, was Orochimaru lunging towards me.