Exam Chūnin - 5

The things that happened on the Second Exam after that battle against the Oto Team did not happen again while the Three members of Team Seven were forcing their way to the Tower where they should deliver both Scrolls

The strange thing is that just when they crossed to the right they met Team Ten who was also heading towards the Tower

They looked at each other somewhat surprised before stopping to chat since both Teams had both Scrolls there was no reason to fight each other

"I'm surprised they were fast enough to get another Scroll" Naruto approached the members of Team Ten as he showed a smile on his face

But his words made Ino raise an eyebrow before placing his hands on his hips. "So you thought that only your Team was worthy of being able to get a Scroll so easily? Naruto, once strong you become conceited."

Faced with such words with the voice similar to 'Reproach' Naruto had to laugh somewhat awkwardly at the present situation

"Shouldn't we be moving now? If we stay here for a long time we will surely attract problems ourselves" Sasuke approached as he acted with his indifferent attitude as usual

Which made the others nod but Ino raised an eyebrow when she realized that behind Naruto was a thirteen-year-old girl with red hair who was looking at them as if trying to analyze them

"She...?"

"Karin"

Ino couldn't even finish speaking by the time Karin introduced herself, it's not that she was rude is that during this time with the Naruto Team she could realize that Sasuke and Sakura were always acting cautiously towards her to the point where they never took their eyes off of her

The only reason she kept following them was that Naruto was assuring him that he would find a way for Konoha to accept her and he would take care of her at least for a while.

While Karin knew that expecting a lot from a child of the same age was very stupid but something inside told her to trust Naruto and she was just following that ... Her instincts as a woman

"I see ..." Ino muttered softly looking towards Karin before Shikamaru approached

"Let's move ..."

Both members of the two Teams nodded before starting to move between the trees, with two Teams attached any incoming attack they could find on their way was easily resolved.

Even Naruto stole several Scrolls from these Teams, for when everyone asked him why he was doing that he smiled before making five Clones which dispersed in various directions

"What are you doing that for?" Sakura asked with a frown she didn't understand the actions of her blond friend

But Shikamaru who had been silent until now shrugged before touching Naruto's shoulder

"Are you trying to help another Team?"

His words took the others by surprise who could not help but give an interrogative look at Naruto who shrugged at Shikamaru

"Was it necessary for you to say it to everyone? But yes"

With Naruto's direct confession his friends around looked at him strangely

"Do you understand what you are doing? You're attracting competition and more problems for us, what team are you helping? Dobe!"

If that was everyone's question, what team was Naruto helping?

But the blond boy shook his head in denial before starting to walk towards the Tower while Karin was following him

"That's my secret ... That's it."

With his words, he walked away leaving his own Team confused in this situation where Naruto was apparently helping his own competition, but Team Ten looked at each other before shrugging.

"I guess he's like that ..." Ino whispered before walking ahead

Both Team Ten men nodded before Shikamaru lightly hit Naruto's back

"I think I understand you, huh ..."

No one knew that Shikamaru was 'Understanding' but they also didn't want to ask and soon they walked away towards the Tower

Naruto did not know that in reality his 'Medal' called 'ADMIRED' was giving effect in Team Ten who looked at Naruto as a friend and especially Ino who looked at the blond boy as a possible future love interest

So many strange things ...

...

Each Team met listening to the details of the Third Exam by the current Hokage and Hayate Gekkō, he who cough more than he could speak

"Sasuke Uchiha Vs Yoroi Akadō ... Go!"

The battle of the Uchiha Clan Member of Konoha had begun by officially kicking off the third stage of the Chūnin Exam, and all the other participants were on the top floor watching the battle from above

Naruto was one of them and he was posing his elbows on the railings casually while watching the movements of both opponents that for his eyes were even worse or weaker than the previous Oto Team with which he fought

Oh ... Speaking of Oto

Naruto turned his gaze to the side noticing in the distance three figures consisting of two men and one woman

Zaku Abumi, Dosu Kinuta, and Kin Tsuchi

These three noticed Naruto's gaze and immediately furtively greeted him with a nod that went unnoticed to all who were watching the fight of the Uchiha

"At least no one has noticed yet ..."

Naruto muttered softly as he remembered the conversation he had had just a few hours before

...

Team Ten along with Seven was the first to arrive in the Tower which took the Exam Examiners by surprise and especially Iruka when he presented himself from the Scroll giving his advice to motivate his former Students

Although Naruto always liked Iruka, therefore he was happy to see him and more when he gave advice, then they had to wait for the other participants to continue but before doing so Naruto could realize the presence of his 'Grandfather'

Therefore he took Karin's hand and immediately went to where he was, of course, Hiruzen already knew that Naruto was heading towards him and dismissed the ANBUS so he could have a private moment with his 'Grandson' who apparently had matured and hiding secrets until now

"Ijji-san!" Naruto showed a smile when he saw Hiruzen who immediately also smiled before blowing smoke with his pipe forming a bird-like figure with his chakra

"So what brings little Naruto to me? What do you have in mind now?" Hiruzen asked towards his 'Grandson' while showing a smile that many could never see on his face

Naruto entered the room completely while now Hiruzen could see Karin who was somewhat flushed by the actions of the blond boy

"I want to ask you a favor...!"

At the mention of a 'Favor', Hiruzen raised an eyebrow looking towards Naruto and then averted his gaze towards the red-haired girl noticing his lack of bandana for any part of his body

"She is Karin" Naruto said noticing how Hiruzen was seeing her friend

"Karin?" Hiruzen muttered those words before nodding "So what can I do for you? Naruto"

At this point, Naruto took a breath of air knew that his request could be something difficult to accept but taking Karin's hand he decided to do it now

"I want her to stay in Konoha ... I would like to know if you can give her home as you did with me!"

Hiruzen frowned trying to understand Naruto's strange request, he honestly didn't catch the situation here and was starting to get even more confused.

"I'm sorry Naruto but ... For her to be right here with us that meant she is a Genin and I know she is not from Konoha because of your words ... I can't decide something like that ... Even if I want to do it that would bring a dispute between the two villages for stealing one of their Genin "

Naruto's hopes collapsed instantly while instead Karin sighed and looked at the blond boy next to her, she knew that he at least tried and she didn't blame him at least in the end she saw someone try to protect her during this time

"... Thanks, Naruto"

"No ... No, you should thank me, in the end, I could not do anything, I'm sorry" Naruto apologized while sighing with resentment

But Karin smiled before shaking her head in denial. "You did the best you could ... Who would think you would even take me straight to the Hokage and try this ... No doubt you're very peculiar, Naruto."

Hiruzen looked at the conversation between the two Genin in front of him and for some reason, he felt helpless because looking at them well reminded him of two people

Red hair ... Blonde hair ... Weren't they the full representation of them?

"Do you happen to have a last name?" Hiruzen for some reason had the urge to ask Karin

The conversation between the two Genin cut off and they looked up before nodding

"... It's Uzumaki"

"Excuse me? Can you repeat it again?"

"My last name is Uzumaki, I belong to the Uzumaki Clan"

Hiruzen blinked before pulling the pipe from his mouth and placing it on the desk as he looked at both Genin

Naruto ... Son of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki... Karin Uzumaki a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan ... Of such a stick such a splinter!

"You are an Uzumaki ... And you Clan has a relationship of friendship with the old Senju ... That makes Konoha have to lend a helping hand if you decide to defect from your previous Village"

Hearing those words both Genin were surprised and looked at each other before smiling at each other, practically understood Hiruzen's words at full power

"I am willing to defect!"

After that Hiruzen decided to take Karin to give him an identity in the Village, although before he left Naruto also informed him about that strange 'Woman' who was behind Sasuke Uchiha and could also tell him that another Team belonging to Oto, they try to attack them with the same intention as the previous 'Woman'

But upon hearing the description of the skills of said 'Woman' Hiruzen had a face full of anger and then she was glad when she heard that her 'Grandson' was able to escape from that grave situation, even more knowing that Naruto managed to capture a member of the Oto team for interrogation

"I'm going to create three Clones and use Henge so that the perpetrator who I suppose is about that 'Woman' doesn't suspect that we've discovered anything for now ... Do you think you can help me with that?"

Hiruzen was surprised to notice how his 'Grandson' acted so differently than usual and used his brain but smiled wickedly when he realized something

'So' Mature 'made it even better, uh ... I think I should thank Teuchi-san's little daughter for this.' It was Hiruzen's thoughts.

Which if Naruto listened to them he would be ashamed and try to attack his 'Grandfather'

"It's a good plan, I'll take care of it now ... I'm going to notify Ibiki to extract the information from the girl you captured"

"Why not ask the Clan Yamanaka to do that? It's much easier and less annoying than using torture."

"Although the Yamanaka Clan has a good ability to extract information through mental intrusion it also has its risks ... Do you understand?"

Naruto nodded and then turned around to leave while Karin took off but before he left he looked at his 'Grandfather'

"I'm counting on you to at least tell me the information you got from her"

Without saying anything else he left Hiruzen in deep thoughts

...

Naruto massaged his neck while noticing that the battle ended giving Sasuke Uchiha the winner who climbed the stairs with an indifferent expression on his face and then placed himself next to Naruto

"Is something wrong? It's weird that you willingly stand by my side" Naruto asked as he looked away at Uchiha

"Why are you doing this? Use a Henge and impersonate the Oto Team?"

Yes, obviously Team Ten and Naruto's teammates were very sure that the Oto Team was totally fake now and they were only Clones using Henge because they themselves saw Zaku and Dosu die while Kin was taken as a prisoner

But some did not understand Naruto's actions of course that Shikamaru could understand them completely

"Why it's necessary, you just need to know that for now ... Don't you think?" Naruto responded while watching as 'Zaku' comes down for the second encounter

But when he reached he raised his hand attracting everyone's attention

"I give up!"

Everything was silent while a certain snake controller was confused by the unexpected situation, Zaku then left the stadium only to disappear in smoke without anyone noticing

But Naruto's smile was present

"And this should be enough..."

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Should I continue showing the following battles or just jump to where they leave us a free month for the training of the second stage of the Third Exam?