Chapter 64 - Chuunin Exams Third Phase [2] (1/2)

[A/N: The Power Stones Rankings just reset, I hope that we can get into a good ranking, let's see... if by the next ranking reset, we get to the Top 15 (of the normal rankings, not the new ones) or Top 3 of the new section, I'll release an extra chapter, how? I believe in you guys, nyahahahaha!]

Konohagakure's Great Arena, Waiting Room.

''So you're going to fight against Shikamaru, how do you feel about that?'' At the side, Sasuke asked Naruto, whose face was indifferent.

''Why do you ask even though you know the question? I heard that this 'Dosu Kinuta' isn't weak but you will pass to the next stage without even fighting.'' Naruto said as his light blue-colored eyes seemed to shine slightly, Sasuke was confused but decided not to ask about it.

Then, Naruto went near Haku and patted his shoulder ''Yo, Haku! I heard that you're going to fight against Hinata, I hope you don't injure her heavily but considering that you're gentle, you won't do that, right?'' his narrowed eyes scared the long-haired, slightly feminine youngster, that shuddered after remembering all of Naruto's punishments.

''Y-Yes...'' Haku said while stuttering slightly, scaring some of the participants, they all wondered exactly what could be so scary that even his teammate is shuddering and stuttering like that.

'I feel bad for Haku but I won't interfere, I don't want to pass through that hellish training again... rest in peace, Haku.' Both Sakura and Sasuke thought in sync while looking with pity towards the long-haired youngster.

It didn't take long before they were called to the middle of the Great Arena, looking around, they noticed that the Great Arena was filled with people ''I hope you all can behave, don't look too much, don't be too loud. This place is filled with important figures, don't shame your Village, I'm the new Proctor to the Third Phase because of reasons I won't tell you.'' the new Proctor said in a tone that only them could hear.

''Proctor, Dosu Kinuta isn't here, what will happen to his opponent?'' Sakura raised her hands before asking, the new Proctor said ''If he doesn't arrive when his fight against his opponent, the opponent will automatically pass to the next round.''

''Now, the ones called, stay in the arena, the rest can go to the Waiting Room. For the first round of the Third Phase - Sakura vs Kankuro!'' the new Proctor said but it didn't take long before Kankuro gave up.

The fight ended in an instant, Kankuro used his puppets, however, they didn't had enough mobility, speed or power to go against Sakura, that took them out one by one before Kankuro ended up smashed in the wall.

''Since the first round happened like that, we'll go for the second round! Naruto Uzumaki versus Shikamaru Nara!'' The new Proctor said with slight fear after seeing Sakura's power as the crowd roared in excitement, all of them naturally knew of them, both Naruto and Shikamaru were known, even though Naruto was hated by everyone, he was also known as a genius and so is Shikamaru.

As they entered the Great Arena field, Naruto looked towards Shikamaru ''Good luck, Shikamaru, I hope we can have a good battle!'' the blonde teenager said even though he knew that the result wouldn't change.

Shikamaru looked lazily towards Naruto and didn't say anything, the new Proctor then said ''May the battle begin!''

With the sound of the new Proctor's voice, Shikamaru did a hand sign as a pitch-black shadow came out of his feet, chasing towards Naruto, that was simply standing in the same place, just as the shadow was about to touch his own feet, he jumped towards the Great Arena wall.

Then, he noticed that the Shadow tried to go further but couldn't 'It's range isn't high, hm?' Naruto thought before taking out ordinary Shurikens from his pouch and throwing them towards Shikamaru, that dodged some and blocked others with a Kunai.