Chapter 42: The Preliminary Exams (Part 6)

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Gaara

"The Winner of this match, Gaara..."

I won because of interference. I don't understand why that man came down to protect this guy when he's already beat to a pulp.

Why does he care about him?

It doesn't matter what they feel.  They don't care about you Gaara...hehehehe...

I made my way back to the second level to get congratulated by Temari. I ignored her of course.  I looked towards Mayumi to see her looking at that Lee guy being taken out of the arena.  She had sad eyes.  She was cheering for me though.

Her eyes met mine and I started to feel my stomach flutter.  I quickly clutched it groaning in pain.  My eyes widened.  Why did this girl make me feel this way?!

She's going to make you weak Gaara!  You must kill her when you get the chance.  Hehehehe...

Kill...her...I must kill her...

I calmed down and my eyes looked down at the arena. 

The guy with bandages from the sound jumped down and the fat kid from the leaf made his way down.  This was the thirteenth match...  The second last match..  That means the last match...

Mayumi

"...I'm versing Minako next..." My eyes widened.  In front of everybody.  More importantly, father.  Who ever loses is in for trouble.  Most likely, Minako has the upper hand.

What happened to the badass Mayumi?

It was in the moment.

Ugh...  Why aren't you dead yet?!

"I guess I'm getting what I've really wanted." I heard Minako scoff.

"Mayumi... Don't let her distract you. You've improved as a Shinobi. You need to focus on yourself and expect anything. You don't know if she's gotten better as well. You can do it. Don't let her words make you fall off." Kakashi spoke to me and I nodded.

I don't need you getting out.

Are you talking to me, little girl?

My father knows the Golden Eyes. He'll interfere if you come out.

If I want to come out, I will Mayumi. You can't stop me.

Just when I thought you were becoming kind..

If you want me to return to how I was, you'll die quickly.  I'm just being a good boy because Ren knows how to stop me.  So what's the point of wasting energy?

"The winner of this match, Dosu Kinuta!"  I heard and my heart started to pound.

Second win for the sound.  Now it's your turn little girl...

"Good luck Mayumi!"  Sakura quickly hugged me.

"You'll beat her!  I know it!"  Naruto gave me a thumbs up.

Minako quickly made her way down to the arena.

All eyes were on me.

"Mayumi Suzuki!  Please make your way down here for the last match."

"Come on little sis...  We don't have all day!"  Minako yelled following Hayate's words.

"You got this kid."  Shikamaru smirked at me and I nodded. 

I need to be confident.  I jumped off the higher platform doing two front flips and landing perfectly two metres away from Minako.

"Are you trying to get some fans from the get go?  I'll crush you right in front of father."  Minako smirked.

"You can talk Minako.  Let's see if your words compliment your actions."  I replied and I saw anger emit from her face.

"You'll regret that!"  Minako yelled.

"BEGIN!"  Hayate spoke and jumped back.

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