Book 2: Belonging in the Naruto World

Ch.16: Final Chunin Exam and Serena's Surprise Battle

Serena's POV

I was now headed for the Chunin Exam Arena. I had resupplied everything. There was going to be a special surprise today.

I walked in to see all of the gennins standing in the middle except Naruto and Sasuke. I knew Sasuke was with Kakashi at the moment, from the anime. And I also remembered from the show was that Naruto will come in being chased by a bunch of bulls in 3....2....1.

BANG! Naruto slides inside on the ground and stops at mine and Shikamaru's feet. I start laughing at him. "Oh man what a drag..." Shika mutters. I knelt down. "Have a nice run in with the bulls, Naru-chan?" I start laughing hard remembering the scene in the anime.

"Hey you guys, knock it off." the new proctor who I remembered to be Genma, stated. "Stand up straight and present yourselves to the crowd."

I rolled my eyes. Whatever... Sasuke hadn't arrived yet. I knew he was going to come on later. "Alright we will begin the final rounds of the Chunin Exams now. Can I have Naruto Uzumaki and Neji Hyuga step up. The rest of you may go on to the balcony to wait for your turn." Everyone scattered off.

Once I got up there I yelled out. "GOOD LUCK NARU-CHAN!! You kick his destiny ass, alright???!!!"

Naruto looked up at me and grinned "Alright Serena!" Neji just glared at me while I stuck out my tongue at him.

"And BEGIN!" They started battling. I must admit it was quite intense seeing it in real life. Neji lectured Naruto about his past and how destiny lead him to become a branch member of the Hyuga Clan. Naruto's fox chakra seeped out and eventually won the match, changing Neji's perspective on life.

Next was supposed to be Sasuke vs Gaara, but since they didn't arrive yet, their match was moved on to later. Other matches continued on.

Shino vs. Kankuro - Shino won by default

Temari vs. Shikamaru -Temari won due to Shika quitting.

It was now supposed to be Gaara vs Sasuke. But of course...suddenly POOF!

Smoke appeared in the middle of the arena. Kakashi and Sasuke stepped out it. His outfit had changed. He was wearing all black now with bandages wrapped around his left hand.

"Sorry we're late..." "NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOUR EXCUSE KAKASHI!" I yelled out in anger! Others sweat dropped at my comment.

"You have arrived just in time... we can n---" I looked to the Hokage and nodded. He nodded back.

"AHEM! Can I have your attention please!" the Hokage spoke out from the top of the tower. The audience became silent. Man it was a house full.

Genma looked at the Hokage in confusion. "Before we start the battle between Sasuke Uchiha and Gaara of the Desert, I would like to hold a surprise competition." Gramps stated out.

Murmurs went around the crowd. "Surprise?" "What does he mean?"

"I would like to have the one and only Serena Senju battle against the famous Copy Ninja Kakashi Hatake."

Kakashi looked at the Hokage in shock and then at me. I grinned and winked at him. Gasps went around the crowd. "How could she possibly beat the Copy Cat!" "He's an s-rank ninja!" "He's also an ex-anbu!" Once again the crowd got into gossip.

The gennins looked at me in surprise. "Why are you battling Kakashi sensei, Serena?" Naruto asked.

"Because Naru-chan, it's time for some payback." I hopped off the balcony and walked towards the middle of the arena.

I ran up to Sasuke and kissed him. He kissed my back and chuckled. "Good luck." I nodded and grinned at him. He walked up the stairs and stood next to Naruto.