Chapter 29: The Chunnin Exams - The Forest of Death (Part 1)

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Mayumi

"Welcome to the stage for the second test, practice arena 44.  Also known as "The Forest of Death!" Our examiner for our second test Anko Mitarashi stated.

I looked at the fence it said, "Danger!!!  Keep Out!"

The Forest of Death?  You know why it's called that right?

"...This place...this place is creepy..." Sakura said nervously squeezing her hands together tightly.

"We'll be fine Sakura."  I smiled at her.

You are the one to talk.  Why are your legs shaking?

I looked down and I was shaking a bit.

I'm not dying here.

Yeah, you'll die in there.

...

"Hey...  Show no fear.  You are stronger than this." I felt Sasuke place his hand on my shoulder and I smiled to show I'm thankful for his support. 

And being with Sasuke boils the eyebrowless freak.

He doesn't care.

He and yourself think he doesn't care.  Just wait for it.

I have to focus on the exam!

"Now before we start the second test, there's something I have to pass out."  Anko staysd carrying a bunch of papers.

"You must sign these agreement forms.  There will be deaths in this one..  If you don't sign these, it'll all be my responsibility."  Anko smiled. As expected.

She's creepy.  I like her..

"I'm going to explain the second test first, then you can sign these and check in the booth behind me."  Anko smirked.

"In this test, you'll attempt the ultimate survival.  First I'll explain the arena in which it will take place.  Around practice area no. 44 are 44 locked gates.  Forest, river, and a tower in the center.  From the gates to the tower is about 10 km.  During the survival in here, you'll be asked to complete a certain task using your many weapons and Jutsu, you will compete in a no rules...scroll battle.  You'll fight over these two scrolls, the 'Heaven' and the 'Earth'.  There are 104 people here meaning 26 teams.  Half which is 13 will get 'Heaven Scroll'.  The other half will receive the 'Earth Scroll'.  Your team must make it to the tower with both scrolls.  So automatically, 13 teams won't make it, and will definitely fail.  But there's a time limit of 120 hours which is 5 days so some might not complete the task in time...which is actually most likely.  You are out there on your own to survive, make your food, shelter, whatever you need out there.  Watch out for man-eating beasts, poisonous insects, poisonous plants, and the other teams."

"Foooood..." Choji moaned.

"5 DAYS?!  We haven't even experienced missions like that!!"  Into yelled.

"Sorry kid, you take it or don't.  Not my problem." Anko shrugged.

"Imagine that.  5 days later your parents are informed you are dead."  Shikamaru said.  I'd be only worried about Ren's feeling.

I saw my father with Minako's mother the other day, their family looks like it's getting back together.  I don't matter.

"Just don't die then."  Minako smirked at Shikamaru.  Then she looked at me and laughed.

"Come get your forms!" Anko yelled. As I moved forward, someone pushed me onto the ground.

"Oops." I turned around to see the girl who was the fourth member of the Sand's Genin. She had brown hair, small pigtails, same height as me.

"You should be more aware of your surroundings." She gave an innocent look.

"Mika, lets go. Stop wasting your time on these losers." I heard Gaara state and I watched as his arms crossed.

Loser? I'm a loser huh? He's sounding like Sasuke towards Naruto.

Ooooh... Is that his way of rejecting you?

The way Gaara spoke and what he said, made my blood boil as well as this Mika girl. I wasn't someone who would deal with people, I'd let it be, but today...I'm telling this girl off.

"She needs to know who she's dealing with, she's been rude to you Gaara." She said and I smirked evilly and got up.

"Mina, was it?"

"It's Mika!"

"Who cares... Who you are won't matter when you are dead. Oh and if I was cautious of my surroundings, you would be dead for laying your hands on me sand scum." I stated with a sinister look on my face.

"Did you just call me sand scum little girl?"

"You are the same height as me!"

The girl whipped out her bow and arrow and I stood in my fighting stance.

"Hey! Hey!" Anko came in between us as everyone surrounded us.

"You guys can't fight...until you sign this paper." She said. I rolled my eyes. I was so frustrated I didn't feel like me.

For a second, I thought I was giving that girl a piece of me. I like this you Mayumi.

I don't.

Come on. I know you liked that type of different.

I looked at Gaara and at the paper Anko handed to me.

I want to be strong and tough like you.

Hehehe... I thought you'd never ask...

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