Chapter 94 - Chunin Part 2 Clans and the Forest of Death (1/2)
”Listen up everyone.” Asuma said. ”The task is for you to gather two scrolls. One of Heaven and one of Earth. This year, there is a bonus. A scroll called the Hell scroll.”
”If you manage to to get this scroll you get the chance to be trained by any ninja in this village. That includes even the Hokage.” Kari said across the crowd.
”Oh man that is so kool.” A rando ninja said.
”Yeh so nice.” A ninja from another village said.
”What do you think Naruto?” Sakura asked.
”I want to get it.” Naruto said. 'With this, Kai can't say anything from whoever I learn from.'
”It would be worth the risk.” Sasuke added in.
”You guys dont stand a chance.” Zabi said. ”The scroll is coming with the Frost ninja.” As the son of Zabuza and Mei, he had a lot to prove. Despite both ot them telling him it was fine to just enjoy life.
”There is no snow here idiot. How will you use your techniques?” Naruto countered.
”Guess you will have to find out cousin. Try not to get knocked out by then.” Maya looked at him intently. Daughter of Mastica and Kai. ”Hope you aren't to much of a pushover. Dont bring shame to the name.”
”Ok leave him alone sister.” Nina said. The little girl may be small but she had power in her voice. The others obeyed quickly enough. ”Do not worry Naruto, we won't hurt you to bad. You, are still family after all.”
”A lot of talk for a shrimp.” Sasuke said.
”A small comeback for a little guy.” Nina pointed with her pinky and did a little wiggle. ”Trying to compensate for something?”
”Tch! Why you little brat!” Sasuke growled.
”Droom!” A large bloodl.u.s.t descended on the area. Some were unaffected. While others threw up.
”Enough squabbling.” Kai said as he descended. ”I want you to give your all inside the forest. I rather you not get killed here.” He was looking at Nina but was speaking to Sasuke. ”Stop giving your Proctor so much trouble.”
”Thank you Kai.” Asuma said. ”If you may. Please stick around. These ninjas are a little rowdier than what was expected.”
”Very well.” Kai stood behind Asuma and waited as the man finished things up. A small speech and a little of rules. Or lack thereof and they finished.
”2 hours till the test begins.” Asuma said before dismissing the candidates.
”Fwoosh!” Six ninja appeared in front of Kai. Asuma didn't even flinch. Hos smoke was already wrapped around them from his cigarette.
”Lord Uzu!” They said in unison and kneeled.
”I am Kouo. We are surviving members of the Uzumaki clan. We were told to alert you as soon as we could. ”
”About what?”
”That your mother is alive. And that we need your help.”
”She has been where all this time?” Kai didn't believe it for a second. He met the majority of the clan and helped them after the fall of Uzu. That is what the memories told him. 'Is that traitor making a move during this time I wonder?'
”Cant say.” Kouo said.
”Cant help then. You should do the chunin exam and stop wasting my time.”
”But..”
”Our people are in danger. You won't help them!?” Another member asked. A young girl by the looks of it. Slight resemblance to Naruto Kai thought. ”I am Narki. Closer of kin to you than most.”
”I dont believe you little brats at all. You are not my clansmen. So buzz off.” Kai waved them off.
”Tch you traitor!” Kouo yelled. He grabbed a kunai and made to attack Kai. ”Ukk!” He dropped to his knees as a weight landed on him.
”Oi, leave fool.” TenTen appeared from the side upset. She was not alone as Karin, Ino, and Arietta were there as well. Ino passed a scroll to Asuma about them being added to security for the exams. ”My father says your no Uzumaki, so your not. Get lost or get kicked out of the exams.”
Karin walked over and ran her chakra over them. Their assumptions were right, these were not members of the high clan members. 'Not even regular Uzumaki.'
All the survivors had a marking inside them by Kai. Each Uzumaki would be able to feel a kinship with another upon meeting. These were clones by someone. The faces did match a few files Kai showed them on surviving clansmen and potential offspring.
”It would be best if you forget your plans and back off.” Karin said. Her eyes glowing dangerously. The so called Uzumaki ninja backed away. ”Hmph! Good riddance.”
TenTen walked over to Kai slightly worried.
”You ok?” Kai asked her.
”Yes. Just wanting to know if you were.”