With the Jonin, it was time to pick who is entering the exams. A tense yet certain feeling filled the air.

Lord 3rd began to speak, "All right, it is time we chose our candidates for the chunin examinations. To begin, will those in charge of the rookie Genin step forward?"

Kakashi, Asuma and Kurenai stepped forward. Standing side by side.

"Kakashi, Kurenai, and Asuma. What do you say?" Lord 3rd asked the trio in question, "are there any in your squad you'd recommend for the exams, despite their inexperience? As you know, any Genin who has carried out eight or more missions is technically eligible for the examinations. Beyond that, only you can decide when they are ready. Of course, most Genin require a much longer training period, at least twice that many missions"

All the other Jonin, especially Iruka, can agree it is to soon for their squads. Their still newbies. Of course they wont allow them in the exams. Right?

"So, Kakashi, you begin" Lord 3rd order the silver haired male.

Kakashi began to speak, "I lead squad seven, Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzamaki, Sothis, Pneuma, Edmund Everdarth, Sakura Haruno. I, Kakashi Hatake, recommend all six of these Genin for the Chunin selection exams" That made Iruka gasp and break into a nervous sweat.

Kurenai was next to speak, "and my squad is number eight, Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburma. And now i, Kurenai Yuni, recommend all three."

Asuma was the last to speak, "and my squad is number 10,. Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi. And now I, Asuma Sarutobi, recommend all three"

The other Jonin began to whisper among themselves. About how it is to soon. How careless the three of their fellow colleges are being. That they are too young, to soon.

Iruka could not stay silent anymore as he stepped foward, "hold on, just a minute"

"Yes, what is it, Iruka?" Asked the Hokage at the man's outburst.

"Lord Hokage, with all respect, the 12 names that were just given were all my students at the academy" Iruka informed Lord 3rd, "I know their skills and abilities. Every one of them has great promise, but it's to soon. They need more experience before they are tested. If they try now, they are sure to fail"

Kakashi turned to Iruka, "When i became a Chunin, I was six years younger than Naruto is now"

"Naruto is nothing like you!" Iruka snapped at Kakashi, stepping towards him, "Are you trying to destroy him?!"

"Well, they're always complaining about not being challenged enough" Kakashi shrugged his shoulders, "Maybe wiping out of the exams will teach them a lesson. A little pain is good"

"what--what did you just say?!" Iruka glared at Kakashi, "do you have no worry for your own team?! What about Sothis, Pneuma and Edmund? Unlike the others, they will definitely get destroyed!"

Kakashi grew annoyed at that. He can't deny his own protective feeling in the matter but he also doesn't like his students being called weak, "You haven't seen what i saw. They can handle themselves. Relax. Trust me when i say those three can protect themselves. They are stronger than you realize"

Iruka groans. He wanted to say more but the words can't come out.

"Listen, i know this is very personal to you and it upsets you But..." Kakashi told Iruka,

Kurenai cut Kakashi off, "Alright, Kakashi. That is enough"

"On the contrary, Kurenai, Iruka needs to hear this" Kakashi said to the Jonin as he still looked at Iruka in the eyes unblinking, "He needs to realize they're not his students anymore. They're mine"

Iruka hissed a bit in frustration. He knew Kakashi had a point. The kids are no longer his but he still feels like they are his responsibility, "but these exams could destroy them! you know that"

"Iruka" Lord 3rd had gotten the male in question's attention, "You had made your point. I understand. According, i have decided that the best thing to do is to hold a special preliminary exam"

"Pre--preliminary exam?" Iruka blinked in confusion

~

Team 7 was waiting by the bridge for Kakashi, who is once again, late. Honestly, it feels like Kakashi is doing this on purpose. It wasn't long until Sakura blew up in annoyance.

"Why, why, why?" She growled, "it's always the same! He sets the time and then we have to wait hours for him"

Naruto agreed with her, "It's not fair!"

"What about my feelings?! I rushed here so fast, I didn't even have time to brush my hair!" Sakura growls. Sothis didn't understand why that matters, but she guess it is a young girl thing.

"and I didn't have enough time to brush my teeth or change my underwear!" Naruto said, making the group slightly scoot away from him.

"You didn't?" Sakura asked, grossed out as she cringed.

"That's gross, Naruto" Edmund deadpan.

Sothis groans slightly as she facepalmed. It is to early in the morning for this nonsense. She wishes she stayed in bed. She noticed Sasuke had similar thoughts based on his expression. Which gave her some comfort.

It wasn't long until Kakashi appeared on top of a pillar, "hey. Good morning, everyone. Sorry, I'm late. Afraid i got lost on the path of life"

"You Liar!" Sothis, Naruto and Sakura yelled as they pointed at their mentor.

Kakashi jumped down in front of the group, "I know this is a sudden, but i recommended you for the Chunin exams--all six of you" he pulled out six papers from his pocket and gave them to the group, "these are the application forms"

"Application forms?" Sakura repeated, confused.

"You're repeating me, Sakura" Kakashi slightly scolded Sakura before saying, "this is all voluntary. It's up to each of you. If you don't feel ready, you can wait until next year"

"All right, Kakashi-Sensei, you rock!" Naruto ran over and jumped into Kakashi arms, forcing him to catch the boy. Spinning a bit from the force from the hug.

"Don't slumber on my vest!" Kakashi slightly hissed but you can hear the slight fondness in his voice as he placed Naruto back down, "whoever wants to take the exams, sign the application and come to room 301 at the academy. It's at 3:00 pm, five days from now. That's it"

Naruto giggle in joy, "chunin exams, Chunin exams!

~

The group, minus Kakashi, were walking across the bridge. Naruto still giggly about the exams, "Chunin exams! I'll be up against a lot of really wicked ninja!"

"I think it would be a lot like the battle of the Eagles and Lions back in our world" Sothis hummed in thought.

"Speaking of which: what is that battle like?" Sakura had asked. Curiously.

Sothis was tempted to ignore her, but she sensed Naruto and Sasuke also wanted to know. So, it is fair to answer, "It is a three-way battle between the three major houses in the academy. Each house fight until one is the winner. It was originally form years ago. It was a rebellion against Adrestian Empire by the Nobility from Faerghus in the year of 747 to 751. It wasn't until Loog of the House of Blaiddyd forces triumphed the Emperor's army at the Taitean Plains"

"wow.." Naruto felt there was more to the story, but he did push. He isn't one for history anyways. But the battle against each house sounds like fun.

Sasuke thought about it. He had wonder how strong the different houses were. But sadly, it is unlikely he could challenge any of them. This question led to Gaara. He couldn't wait to challenge Gaara. It could help him grow stronger.

Sakura felt a bit discourage since her mind was now thinking of the Chunin exams. Sasuke's words the previous day got to her. She couldn't keep up with the rest of the team. Heck, she couldn't even beat Naruto. It upset and anger her. She wished she had some sort of power to be as strong as the rest. Maybe then she could get Sasuke attention....

~

The next day rolled around. Sothis decided to spend the day with Naruto since Pneuma was out shopping and Edmund decided to teach Sasuke some techniques he learned at the academy.

The Konohamaru squad was the bridge where Naruto and Sothis were walking on. Konohamaru invited them to play with him. Naruto and Sothis agreed since they have nothing else to do.

Just then, a man who seemed to be from the rain village. Taking everyone from surprise. He took Moegi and jumped onto the bridge.

"Ah! Naruto! Sothis! Konohamaru! Help!" Moegi begged as she cried.

Konohamaru pointed at the Rain ninja, "What are you doing with Moegi, you big slug?"

"Let her go, now!" Naruto demanded but the Rain ninja just laughed and ran off.

Sothis glared before using Divine Pulse. Rewinding to the point before Moegi was kidnapped. She then grabbed Moegi just as the rain ninja showed up. She jumped out of the way before the Rain ninja could grab her and Moegi.

"Hey! Just what do you think your doing?!" Naruto pointed at the Rain ninja.

The Rain ninja just glared before jumping away. Naruto growled at him before jumping after him.

"Naruto wait--" Sothis tried to stop the orange boy but was too late. She put Moegi down before going after Naruto, leaving the kids behind.

~

The duo finally manages to catch up with the Rain ninja. Cornering him in the forest.

"Well, that was quick" The Rain ninja said, slightly impressed with the two, "you both manage to get me into a corner"

"You! The fat old guy!" Naruto pointed at him, "what is your deal? Why did you want to take Meogi?!"

"Is that your question?" Asked the Rain ninja with a scoff, "I want the First Hokage's scroll of sealing"

'The scroll of sealing?' Sothis thought to herself. Wasn't that the thing Naruto tried to steal before becoming a ninja or something?

"Don't just stand there like fools! Hurry up and get me the scroll!" The Rain ninja demanded.

"Yeah, right" Sothis scoffed at the man, "you have no leverage to give demands. Even if you did, we still won't give it"

"Believe it!" A Naruto clone appeared behind the Rain ninja and threw a net over him. Taking him by surprise.

Most shadow clones appear and jumped on top of the Rain ninja. Sothis flew over and fired a fire spell when the clones moved out of the way. When the spell hit, a small firey explosion was seen. When cleared, the guy was no longer in sight.

"Where did he go?" Asked Naruto as he looked around. The clones disappearing.

"Must have used a substation jutsu" Sothis took note, "He can't have gone far. I suggest we take a look around before heading back and warning Kakashi"

~

Night had fallen over the village. Kakashi stood on top of a apartment. The Rain ninja jumped behind him. Kakashi didn't bother fully face him, "So, how did it go?"

"They all made it--your squad and the others. All 12 Genin proved themselves ready for the exam" The Rain ninja said before a cloud of smoke appeared. When cleared, it was cleared to be Iruka, "you were right, Kakashi. They're good. They've all developed very impressive skills"

~

A few days have passed and it was time for the exam. Team 7 waited in front of the doors, the only one who was late was Sakura.

"Sakura, you're late" Pneuma scolded gently at the pink haired female.

"uh, right. Sorry, guys" Sakuta gave a small smile, she looked at Sasuke, "Good morning, Sasuke"

"Yeah" Was Sasuke said. He sensed Sakura was acting a little weird but didn't say anything.

When the group went inside. A crowd surrounded a door. Two guys stood in front of a door. Both looked like younger versions of the two guards Sothis had met when she first arrived in the Leaf village. One of them pushed a boy with a bowl haircut and bushy eyebrows. A girl with brown hair and eyes with space buns came to help the boy up.

"You're taking the Chunin exams, but you can't even get past us?' One of the boys asked with a smug smile/

The second boy said next, "why don't you go now before you get hurt?"

"Yeah, i think your mommy is calling you" The First boy grinned, chucking.

"Please let us through" The space buns girl begged, "we're supposed to go in there"

She tried to force her way through before getting it by the First boy. Making the crowd mumble about how harsh it was it hit a gitl.

"You call that harsh? Don't kid yourself" The First kid scoffed, "we're being nice by comparison. The exams are going to make this look like a picnic"

The second kid speaks smugly, "some of you won't survive the exams. Others will be recked for life. And some of you may go crazy. For Chunin, it's always life or death"

"you think it's a joke? Chunin are qualified to lead missions. The lives of your squad members are in your hands" The first kid said, "So, you better be tough enough to take it to heat. Delicate little girls don't belong here"

"Yeah, go back home and play with your dolls" The second kid spoke, with a smug look on his face.

That hit a nerve with Sothis, she forced herself in front of the crowd and went up to the First kid and slapped him hard enough to send him to the floor, she spoke, "Don't you speak such nasty language around me. I am not here to listen to sexist cr*p. A true ninja is not defined by their gender but valued in their skills as a warrior" she glared at the two, "And i am sure she is more capable then two smug boys who put a fake sign up"

Sasuke stepped forward, holding Sothis's shoulder to calm the goddess down, "we can see through your illusion. We're going through the third floor"

Everyone else mumbled confused, the two kids looked at eavh other. The first kid stood up slowly as he hold his bruised cheek.

The second kid spoke, "so, you noticed the Genjutsu, huh?'

Sasuke looked at Sothis, "Go on, tell them. I am sure you sensed it before even walking in"

Sothis let out a huff of annoyance, "Of course. It is such a cheap and childish trick. This is only the second floor"

Reality then hit. The sign changed from 301 to 201. Making everyone else gasped in shock at the reveal. The First kid asked, "Aren't we the smart ones? So, you noticed the illusion. Now, let's see you deal with this!" he then got ready to send a kick to Sothis's way. Sasuke jumped in front of her and got ready to block with his own kick, but the bushy eyebrow boy stepped in between them and stop the kicks with his bare hands with such speed and like it was nothing.

Sothis looked curious. No normal kid can block kids like that with ease. Especially one who was just been kicked around.

The boy let go of Sasuke and The First kid's leg when another boy with long brown hair and white eyes that looked like pearls walked up, the space bun girl next to him, "Hey, what happened to the plan? I thought you were the one who said to keep a low profile, and don't let anyone see our skill level" said the boy.

"I know, but--" The Bushy boy said as he looked away. Making eye contact with Sakura before blushing.

"Nevermind, it's over anyways" Said the space bun girl, shaking her head.

The Bushy boy went up to Sakura, "My name is Rock Lee. What is yours?'

"um...' Sakura stared at Rock Lee in confusion, "Sakura? Why?'

"Please be my girlfriend!" Rock Lee gave a grin and a thumbs up, "I vow to protect you with my life!"

Sothis and Pneuma looked at each other, "Sylvain? Sylvain"

"Definitely--not" Sakura just looked horrified. Sothis find her reaction amusing.

Rock Lee looked completely crushed. Like he saw someone kicked a puppy, "why?"

"Because your a werido" Sakura said, bluntly, making Rock Lee sulk and Naruto laughing at him. Pneuma just hit him on the head, "ow!"

Just then, Pearl eyed guy came walking over to Sothis and Sasuke, "Hey, you two. Over here, what is your name?"

Before Sothis could speak, Sasuke soke first, "It is common courtesy to give your own name before asking someone else's"

Pearl eyed guy narrowed his eyes a bit, "Your rookie's, aren't you? How old are you both anyways?"

"Rude to ask a lady her age" Sothis playfully huffed, The Pearl eye guy glared at her, "I am Sothis. My friend here is Sasuke Uchiha. What is your name?"

"Neji Hyuga" Said the Pearl eye guy, now known as Neji. Both nodded at each other. Sasuke slightly sulking because Sothis gave away his name like that.

Pneuma was comforting Naruto and Rock Lee, wo were both sulking by the wall, "come on, you too..."

"Come on, let's go" Sakura grabbed Naruto and Sasuke's hands, dragging them off to get to the third floor.

Sothis sighed as she looked at Pneuma and Edmund, "Guess we should follow"

Pneuma and Edmund nodded in agreement. With that, the three followed after the other trio.

Me: And that is done! Sorry it took a while to get this chapter out

Ayla: Yeah, because you wanted to start a new book

Me: Shut up. It is a simple idea i wanna do. Won't take that much time away from this one

Ayla: uh huh

Me: shut up. Anyways, have a great day guys

All: BYE