Ghosts of the Past

The Physical tests (Part 1)

Author's note: So, yea, took me a while to update, but don't worry dear readers! I'll at least update once or twice a week. :-) Anyway, here's the chapter !

Midori's POV ( as usual XD )

Three days. I've been practicing for Only three frikkin days. And finally, today is the day that will determine whether I'm worthy of Akatsuki or if I am just worth to be killed. I already woke up early this day due to a past incident , and Konan led me to the same training ground we've been practicing upon for days.

When we arrived, there are already 4 persons in the room. One with silver hair and holding a big 3 bladed scythe , one with a big puppet on his back, and one that suspiciously looked like a sushi. And the other one is most likely, to be, Weasel.

I looked at him angrily and decided to talk with Konan to distract myself.

After a good few minutes, Pein finally arrived.

He's late. I thought. Probably had a long time preparing the speech of doom. But when Pein finally turned to us, he looks... sleepy?

I looked at Konan curiously who just grinned sheepishly and mouthed " Paper works " and is followed by " Origami ". Which I translated as,' I used his paper works for origami.' My mouth formed a small 'o'.

Finally , Pein cleared his throat and turned to me. "Midori , you'll have 4 tests today, Weapon and Taijutsu with Hidan, " he mentioned to the silver haired one who grinned at me sadistically. "Weapons with Sasori, " he mentioned to the the red head that just stared at me blankly with bored eyes. Pein continued. "Ninjutsu with Kisame , " He pointed to Sushi-san who grinned at me and showed all his sharp teeth.

"Then finally, genjutsu and ninjutsu as well with Itachi. If you get to defeat all of them, you pass. And don't worry, no one will interrupt."

I scowled as he mentioned his name and glared at Itachi but he just stared back at me.

I turned to Pein, a scowl on my face, but in an ever so polite tone, I asked. "Pein-sama, can I get another opponent? I'll accept anyone, except, him." I asked, well, more like growled the last part, then I pointed roughly at Weasel's direction.

Pein thought for a while and replied firmly with a "No, no one can use genjutsu as effective as him. You got no choice."

Pein said in an ordering tone, crossed his arms, and eyed me firmly. Warning me not to object.

I sighed irritatedly, knowing that I lost. " Okay, fine." I grumbled.

Konan nodded at me encouragingly and gave me a chakra pill.

"Here, Use this to replenish your chakra reserves. But use it wisely, we'll only give you one pill. Do well too, our last rookie, Arnold died failing this."

I smiled gratefully at her and took the pill from her. I started to walk to the center, when Pein called to me, eyes dropping slightly. "Choose your first opponent." He said in a cold voice.

I thought about it for a while. Weapons would be a lot easier than the other 3 and it uses less chakra so...

"I choose, Sasori" I said in a deadly calm voice and pointed at Sasori's direction.

Said red head just 'hmphed' at me and walked calmly to my direction. Looking at me smugly, every step of the way. Once we're on position, Pein nodded at us, signalling us to attack.. Then his voice rang in the quiet room. "Start."