Yokai Mates

finals of the chunin exam

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Chapter Twenty: finals of the chunin exams

The day before the finals, Itachi and Sasuke spent working getting used to their newfound power increase.  Sasuke much like Itachi had gained the Mangekyou Sharingan thanks to his recent mating with Naruto during their rut.  Itachi had to teach his little brother how to use the abilities that the Mangekyou Sharingan gave them.  Naruto worked with Kurama on using the nine tails chakra and abilities that he possessed.  Finally the day of the finals for the chunin exam had arrived.  Naruto stood in the center of the arena along with the other participants.  The arena stands were filled with onlookers from civilians to clans and fellow ninja.  Naruto could see Itachi talking with Angel as they stood with Kakashi.  Naruto could hear Kurama gasp in the back of his mind.

*Kurama?!  What's wrong?* Naruto asked mentally.

*One of my other brothers is here.* Kurama replied.

*I sense him as he is near the hokage.* stated a voice that Naruto had never heard before.

*Who was that?* Naruto asked.

*Naruto......  Is that you?* asked the familiar voice of Gaara.  Both Jinchuriki looked at each other in confusion.  

*Both Shukaku and I opened up the mental connection that all Biju possess with each other which means you will be able to speak with each other mentally.* replied Kurama.

*This only works with other Biju and Jinchuriki.  As you can also enter into each other mindscapes.  Its far deeper than the one you possess with your mates.* added Shukaku.

*You could have both warned us or told us before now!* both Naruto and Gaara yelled at the two Biju mentally.  A deep voice laughed in the back of both Naruto's and Gaara's mind.

*And they usually call me the absent minded one.  It seems that you guys get along well with your hosts.  But I have to ask what happened to them as they bear similarities to you both.*

*Something happened during our sealing ceremony which caused our hosts to become half demons.  Naruto......  Gaara......  I want to introduce you both to the three tailed turtle, Isobu.* stated Kurama.

*My Jinchuriki host is the former Mizukage ......  Yagura.* replied Isobu.

*You do realize that the Akatsuki could attack during the finals.* stated Shukaku.

*I hope that they do.   My host and I want to pay them back for putting us under that genjustu.* snarled Isobu.

The Hokage welcomed everyone to the finals matches of the chunin exams as he wished all participants luck and to give it there all.  A young man chewing on a senbon stepped forward.

"I am your proctor for this part of the exam Shiranui Genma.  Remember much like in the preliminaries any thing goes as killing is allowed.  You are not allowed to use any of your demonic powers or abilities as this is a ninja exam.  Will Naruto Uzumaki and Neji Hyuga remain in the arena while the rest of you go up to the observation and waiting area." stated Genma as he pointed to the area that the contestants could watch from until they were called down.  The remaining participating ninja proceeded to leave the area leaving Naruto and Neji in the arena while they headed up to the stands.

"Win this!" Sasuke whispered as Naruto nodded his head causing Sasuke to open up his wings to fly up to the stands.  Before Genma could begin the match, many voices clearly wanted Neji to win.  Naruto paid no attention to them as he already knew that he wasn't well liked.