Yokai Mates

the preliminary rounds

Chapter Sixteen: the preliminary rounds

After Naruto and Gaara returned  back to the tower within the forest of death, both Shukaku and Kurama pulled their hosts into their mindscapes to begin their training.  The began with teaching their hosts how to use their chakra.  For Gaara it was easier considering both he and Shukaku possessed the same type of chakra nature of earth and wind.  It was much harder for Naruto because of the number of tails Kurama possessed and the vast difference in their chakra natures.  Naruto mainly wind and fire chakra (yes I know that Naruto doesn't possess fire chakra but because Kitsune's possess fire attacks, I made it as a part of his chakra nature) while Kurama possessed yin and yang chakra.  So the older Kitsune began to work with Naruto on hand to hand combat as he came up with a way for Naruto to pull him from out of the mindscapes.  Kurama allowed a scroll to appear before Naruto.

"Kurama what is this?"

"The first ever fox summoning contract.  Before I was sealed away, I had children as they exist out in the world.  I got a hold of some my children and even grandchildren creating a one of a kind summoning contract.  They want to meet you and are willing to help out in any way that they can." stated Kurama.

"So what do I have to do?" asked Naruto.  Kurama opened up scroll which had details about the contract and a list of names  included Kurama's.  There were eleven names that Naruto didn't recognize.

"First bite into your finger drawing some blood and sign your name.  After you sign your name place your fingerprints from each finger under your name." stated Kurama.  Naruto did as instructed Kurama had instructed as he signed his name.  Kurama taught Naruto the hand signs as he allowed Naruto to practice them before he allowed to summon them from beyond the mindscape. 

*Naruto my kids and grand kids are able to shapeshift their forms as they all of will look much like you do right now.  So you might to summon them when no one is around.  To summon me, you have to pump some of my chakra and call out my name.* Kurama told his host.

Finally by the fifth day about half of the teams remained.  Sarutobi stood with the team captains of the leaf behind him.  The team captains for the other passing teams to his left and the proctors for the exams to his right.

"Congratulations on everyone who made it this far.  Since there is still a lot of people left, we are going to do a preliminary round to see who moves on to the final rounds.  First let me explain the reason for the chunin exams.  It is to booster relations with other villages.  And to prevent wars between the various nations.  Now not everyone will become a chunin so don't feel bad if you don't become a chunin right away.  Your captains and village can promoteyou even after the exams.  Now before we begin with the match ups, is there anyone here who wishes to resign?"  Only one person bothered to raise their hand as they were far too injured to continue on.  Sarutobi could sense everyone else's determination as they didn't back down from the challenge before them.  "Alright then......  Let's begin!" Sarutobi stated after the injured ninja left the arena.  The old bear demon nodded his head to the proctors.  The proctor whom stepped forth was known far and wide.

"All right you maggots.  I am the proctor for this round Zabuza Momochi.  During these matches the only way that you can move on is if you knock out your opponent, kill them, or they surrender and admit defeat.  For the demons competing, you are not allowed to use your demonic powers.  This is a test on your ninja capabilities and skills.  If you are caught using your demonic powers, you will be disqualified.  Now that you all understand the rules, let's begin!" a board appeared behind Zabuza as it began to run through the names until it landed on Sasuke Uchiha vs Yoroi Akado.  "Will Sasuke and Yoroi remain on the arena floor.  The rest of you can go up to the observation deck to watch until your name is called."