32 Chunin Exam Part 7 (2/2)

- Haruno Sakura vs Sabaku no Temari

There was only one thing that could describe this match, a joke. Sakura couldn't even get close or do anything else, everything she threw was neutralized with the wind from Temaris fan, she couldn't close in before she was blocked off with a whirlwind, and even the little Ninjutsu and Genjutsu she knew didn't help, she ended up the match with her looking like she went through a shredder, if not for Hayate she would've been sliced up by Temari who decided to try and seriously hurt her even after she couldn't get up. Even though she had trained during these months, she was barely passable for a Chunin, Temari was the worst opponent to go against this early on. She was sent to the hospital directly after it finished.

Everyone looked at this and weren't surprised, all the Genin that shared a class with her knew she wasn't trained, though they were surprised that she could even put up a fight. Hayate quickly asked for the next combatants after it was shuffled, they got on and started when they were ready.

-Ino Yamanaka vs Higurashi Tenten

Tenten instantly started attacking with all kinds off tools while Ino kept dodging what she could and blocking what she couldn't with a Kunai, Tenten kept this pace up for a while before she was forced to use a scroll to restock, she jumped up and unsealed Shuriken tags and sent them flying towards Ino, Ino took the chance to throw Senbons at Tenten while dodging the projectiles, Tenten had to twist out of the way midair, making her lose sight of her opponent. When she recovered she was caught from the back by Ino before she was body slammed into the ground, knocking the air out of her, followed by a quick Mind Body Switch Technique which Ino used to force her to give up.

Asumas cigarette was on the ground from his gaping expression, while the rest of the graduating genin were shocked at her victory, the match was pretty decent, but it ended in one exchange from Ino which was suprising. Hayate announced the next match and both parties entered the arena to prepare. When they were ready, Hayate started the match.

- Kiba Inuzuka vs Neji Hyuuga

Kiba instantly went on the offensive with his clan techniques, he used the Four Legged Technique and Akamaru transformed into a clone after eating a Military Ration pill, they knew that they couldn't fight Neji in Taijutsu, so they both did a Fang Passing Fang to constantly attack Neji in synchronisation. Neji already expected this and used the Byakugan to keep track and dodge both of them. This went on for a while until Kiba chose to forfeit after he saw that anything he did was useless against Neji.

Neji was annoyed that he didn't get to fight properly but quickly calmed down and went back to the stand while looking at Hinata with a stoic expression, though Naruto could feel hate and anger radiating off him, he would've went up and taught him a lesson if this wasn't a tournament. Next participants came up and Hayate instantly started the match when they were ready.

- Naruto Uzumaki vs Shikamaru Nara

Shikamaru already tried to not fight but he was forced to by Asuma, he started trying to send out his shadow possession jutsu towards Naruto to test him out and think of a plan. Naruto let the shadow possession take hold of him, surprising both the audience and Shikamaru himself, since they thought he would dodge it. Shikamaru though he didn't know about their clan techniques and started to walk towards Naruto slowly while Naruto mimicked what he did. When they were close enough, Naruto suddenly burst with a small amount of chakra, breaking the jutsu before taking hold of Shikamaru and casually locking his limbs with a grapple until he gave up.

Everyone was surprised on how fast the match ended and how Naruto got out of the Shadow Possession so easily, Shikamaru still hadn't registered how it happened until he was at the veiwers stand when Hayate announced the last matchup

- Choji Akamichi vs Rock Lee

Choji wanted to forfeit but was taunted by Ino when she said Lee called him fat which caused him to be pumped up and angry, he tried hard but none of his techniques worked against Lee, who had suprising speed to dodge everything he threw at him, he ended up forfeiting when he let out some steam, making Lee disappointed in this unyouthful match.

When it was finished, the winners were asked to come up and draw a number from a box which confused many. The Hokage came up and started explaining why the Chunin Exams are held in the first place and why we gather here which is to represent a villages strength, Naruto had tuned him out at this point and only came back whe he told them that the finals will be held in a month so that finalists have a chance to recuperate and prepare. This also allows news of the matchups to get around and attract greater publicity for the event. The finals consist of one-on-one tournament battles refereed by Hayate Gekko in the order of the drawings, which surprised the Genin when they saw that the number they pulled represents their match. Ibiki came up at this point and showed a board with the matchups.

1. Naruto Uzumaki vs 2. Rock Lee

3. Ino Yamanaka vs 4. Sabaku no Temari

5. Hinata Uzumaki vs 6. Neji Hyuuga

7. Sasuke Uchiha vs 8. Sabaku no Gaara

The Hokage asked if we had any questions before he dismissed us to prepare for the final exam. Neji asked if the format only allowed only one Genin to get promoted, which Hiruzen started explaining that it's their performance that decides if they can get promoted or not. When he saw everyone quiet after that he dismissed us. It was finally over.