The One That Survived [Naruto Fanfic]

The One That Survived [Naruto Fanfic] Chapter 15

~Chapter 15~

I appeared back up on the railing, my arms crossed in a huff.

Damn Hyuga brat….

“….that kid so doesn’t know his place, it’s funny….he has no idea how outranked he is!” I heard Kankuro say to his siblings. I looked at the three of them, narrowing my eyes when I saw the red head squirming. Something’s off….

I sighed, closing my eyes and rested my elbows on the railing. I held my nose with my fingers, trying to calm down. Uchiha’s….Hyuga’s….dammit….calm down….

I opened my eyes again, feeling someone rubbing my back and looked up at Kakashi. He gave a close-eyed smile and I smiled weakly back, taking a deep breath and standing straight. I glanced over to where Naruto was talking to Kankuro, my ears picking up their conversation immediately.

“You’re a funny guy. I like that.”

“Well you’re not funny at all….and I don’t like that!” I snickered. Kami, I love Naruto.

They both glared at each other until Naruto asked what the heck he wanted.

“Well….you see….it’s about that Hyuga Neji guy….but….”

“….I’m gonna get that guy!!” Naruto declared, crossing his arms.

“….fine, fine, but that’s not what I asked.” Is Kankuro trying to gather information? For a kitty, I’ll admit he’s pretty damn smart.

“Now then….it’s time for the next bout!!” Hayate declared with a cough, drawing everyone’s attention. Especially Choji, Gaara, Lee and that one Sound Village dude.

“I guess it’s finally your turn! Go, Lee!” Guy cheered.

“No way!” Lee denied, catching Neji’s, Guy’s, Sakura’s, Kakashi’s and my attention and surprise.

“I’ve waited this long….if it were up to me….I’d rather be the final act!!”

“….”

Is he sulking? I wondered, watching as he turned away, scowling.

“Hey, Choji, you’re in trouble now….only the strongest are left….what’ll you do?” Shikamaru said from farther along with walkway.

“Especially that kid from the Sand….the look in his eyes worries me. He’s the most dangerous type!” He continued.

“I’ll just withdraw right away….so it won’t matter!!” Choji assured.

“Well, you’ll be giving up your chance for an all-you-can-eat victory barbecue once the exam is over….” Asuma teased.

“Hey, don’t bait him with food….!” Shikamaru sighed.

“B….but….” Choji swayed.

“Don’t worry. If it gets bad, I’ll jump in and stop the fight. Just like with Hinata! Okay?!”

“You hear that Choji? You can go for it. Master Asuma will be looking out for you!” Ino said. Asuma didn’t even move to stop Neji from killing Hinata. What makes you so assured he’ll stop someone from killing the fluffy one?

“Let’s go! Think of the barbecue!! Oh yeah! All the meat I can eat!!” Choji cheered and I sweat-dropped.

I sighed, my eyes fixing onto the scoreboard. Then they switched to Gaara as his attention was captured by his name on the board and he closed his ear, making the sign for tiger with one hand and sand surrounded him, making him disappear then reappear down in the arena.