Light Of A Crystal

14. Preliminary Exam begins

"Thank you." Naruto said as his face suddenly darkened. "I have bad news for you. We have two major intruders into this forest."

"And who are they?" Iruka questioned, getting serious.

"A man from Akatsuki and... Orochimaru." Naruto said as Iruka's eyes widened in shock.

"What? Are you alright, Naruto?" Iruka enquired as he checked for Naruto's injuries.

"Don't worry about me Iruka sensei. I will be alright." Naruto said with a smile before explaining what happened.

"Hmm, this is quite strange. I need to report this Sandaime sama. And Naruto. You need to stay here for at least 1 more day until the exam ends." Iruka said as he disappeared.

"So what are we going to do about it... Obito sensei?" Naruto asked as Obito came out from the shadows and removed his orange spiral mask.

"Well, this development is quite... Disturbing and unexpected." Obito said as he put his hand under his chin while both of them sat down on a stair.

"You have been saying the same thing since Noka appeared for the first time." Naruto commented as Obito nodded.

"I just can't seem to rake my brains and decide properly what to do since the day when that bastard appeared for the first time. But what matters right now is the present. Congratulations Naruto for passing the second round." Obito said as he smiled and put his hand on Naruto's head, who gladly accepted the gesture.

"Thank you, Obito." Naruto said as Obito vanished, nor before saying a "Good luck for the next round."

With Sasuke

"Tch. You don't need to take care of me." Sasuke said as he pushed Sakura away.

"Yes Sasuke kun." Sakura said, little hurt about it.

"Its ready." Sai announced as he laid the scrolls and the puff of smoke appeared.

"Danzo. When are we going to initiate the operation Deer, operation Mind and Operation brawn?" Sasuke said in an impatient manner.

"Soon Sasuke. We will initiate them very soon." Danzo tried to reassure the mad Uchiha.

"When is the soon? At least give me some hint or reason for the repeated delays." Sasuke said, getting more impatient.

"The moment Naruto leaves." Danzo replied after a long silence.

"Why?"

"Because, he is too strong for the anbus as he has a jutsu which is a rival to sharingan and wood release. We cannot afford to risk it." Danzo said as Sasuke gritted his teeth.

"Fine. I will wait as long as Naruto remains in the village. But, the moment he leaves, I will bleed Konoha into your and my submission." Sasuke finally relented and walked away to sit in a corner for the rest of the day.

Danzo pulled Sakura and Sai aside and said in hushed voice. "I want you to keep me informed about Sasuke as he is very likely to rebel and disobey me completely. Is that understood?"

"Yes, Danzo sama." Sakura and Sai bowed down to show the man respect, while he disappeared in a puff of white smoke.

Sasuke Kun. Sakura frowned as she shook her head.

With Kabuto

"So, what are we going to do about Sasuke now that our plan has failed?" Kabuto asked Orochimaru who just stayed silent.

"Kabuto. I want you not to withdraw from the exam." Orochimaru said as Kabuto nodded.

"And what about Sasuke?" Kabuto asked.

"It would be better to prepare for the invasion as we have failed in giving him a curse seal. For now, just stand down in that matter and prepare for the invasion." Orochimaru ordered.

"Understood."

2 days later

"At least 8 teams that is 24 members have passed the Chunin Exams." Hayate announced after all the teams assembled. "They are Team Kakashi, Team Sasuke, Team Kabuto, Team Guy, Team Baki, Team Kurenai, Team Asuma and Team Dosu. Now, we will hold the preliminary matches on Knock out. If anyone likes to withdraw can withdraw now." 

No one raised their hands as The Sandaime smiled.

"Now, here is a box from which you need to draw sheets of papers at random." Hayate announced.

After the shinobis drew the papers from the box, Hayate asked them to tell their name along with their numbers. 

And here is the list generated from RANDOM.ORG ;D

1.Kagari

2.Sakura

3.Neji 

4.Naruto

5.Shino

6.Choji

7.Lee

8.Gaara

9.Kabuto

10.Zaku

11.Hinata

12.Oboro

13.Sasuke

14.Dosu

15.Shikamaru

16.Kin

17.Temari

18.Mubi

19.Yoroi

20.Kiba

21.Ino

22.Misumi

23.Kankuro

24.Tenten

"So that means here are the match ups: Kagari vs Sakura, Neji vs Naruto, Shino vs Choji, Lee vs Gaara, Kabuto vs Zaku, Hinata vs Oboro, Sasuke vs Dosu, Shikamaru vs Kin, Temari vs Mubi, Yoroi vs Kiba, Ino vs Misumi and Kankuro vs Tenten. There will be no bye. This will be an interesting match. I request the members to take a break and warm up before beginning. You have at least an hour." Hayate annouced. 

Kakashi: And that brings an end to Chapter 14.

Obito: Shay san recently changed the book to mature rating. In case, if you have missed the announcement, this was done because this book will soon turn into absolute violence. 

Kakashi: Or rather a genocide. 

Obito: We hope that you will be able to stomach the description of violence as it will be in gory detail. 

Kakashi: About this chapter, Shay san has decided to change the pair ups because he wanted to write this book differently. 

Obito: On other news, Shay san has finally found the plotline which this book will follow. So get ready for tons of plot twists as there will be many.

Kakashi: And finally as usual, keep reading and.....

Obito: PEACE OUT!!!!!