destiny calls | *. naruto fanfic

16.

    We finally made it to room 301. Geez that took way too long. First Sakura was late, then there was the whole genjutsu deal, and then there was Lee and Guy.

    And when we did get there, we found Kakashi waiting. So he can be on time to things. Just... not our meetings. Noted. “I see. Sakura, you’ve come, too.” So Sakura was having doubts about coming? “Now you can formally register for the Chunin Exam.”

”What do you mean?” Sakura, along with everyone else was a bit confused. Weren’t we already registered?

”Actually, from the start, only a three-man squad, or in your case four, could apply and take the exams.” So basically all of us have to be present in order for any of us to take the exams. Guess I should be glad Sakura decided to come after all. 

“But Sensei, you said that the decision to take the exam was up to the individual.” There she goes being all factual again.

”Yes, I said that.” Kakashi sounded bored. If he was letting teams in who knows how many times he’s explained this.

”Were you lying?” Well obviously he was lying! 

“Well... yes. If I said that, Sasuke and Naruto would probably forcefully convince you to take it. Even if you didn’t have the will to apply, if Sasuke asks you, you would attempt to take the exams half-heartedly. For Sasuke’s sake and well, Naruto’s.” Naruto nodded slightly in agreement. Well at least he’s honest.

”Then if... it had been only Naruto, Sasuke, and Akari who had come here?” I’m pretty sure it’s obvious at this point Sakura.

”I would’ve stopped the exam here.” We’re gonna be the last ones in at this rate. Ugh. “I wouldn’t of let them go beyond this point. But... you guys came here if your own will. Sakura! Naruto! Akari! And, Sasuke! I’m glad you came. You’re a team I’m proud of.” 

    Kakashi finally moved out of the way. Thanks for the speech explaining something I had already figured out, but I think it’s about time we got a move on.

    We finally made it. But there’s a lot more people than I thought there would be. Wow. Shinobi from every nation had come. Including the new sound ninja I had heard about not too long ago. Interesting. I slunk away from the group before Naruto did something stupid. I knew it was going to happen. Naruto always did something stupid in the face of a crowd. 

    I found a quiet corner by myself, which was relatively hard to do, close enough to my team that I could still listen in if need be. 

“Sasuke your late!” A blonde haired girl jumped on his back. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Sasuke so annoyed before. I almost felt bad for him. Having a crowd of squealing little girls following his every move must be a pain.

    This girl’s, whom I had forgotten the name of, actions really seemed to tick Sakura off. No surprise there I guess. But was is surprising is the fact that it wasn’t Naruto that made a scene first. 

“Get away from Sasuke, Ino-Pig!” Oh yeah. Her name is Ino. Those two were always fighting amongst each other during the academy weren’t they. So annoying. 

“Oh my. It’s Sakura.” Ino got off of Sasuke, which he undoubtedly appreciated, and stared at Sakura with a disgusted look. “Your billboard brow hasn’t changed... eh... Ugly!” What are they? A bunch of little kids? Jeez. I hope they realize they’re making a very bad impression on all the other guys. 

    I could hear a few of them muttering some not so nice things. But it wasn’t like I was going to stop them. That would draw attention to myself. And besides, they kinda deserved it.