“Hmm? Oh, Gai, what are you doing here?” He returned with his signature gleeful grin,
“Just passing through on my way to the arena, Kakashi tells me you will be participating in the third round,”
“Yes, that’s right,” He came to a complete stop in front of her,
“Well…it would seem that there are some strong opponents this year; are you feeling confident?”
“…I’m looking forward to it, if that’s what you mean,”
“Hmm, I look forward to seeing how much your skills have improved since your fight with Lee…” Oriko couldn’t resist a small smile,
“I’ll try not to disappoint,” Gai nodded in understanding,
“Well, you need to be in the arena by the hour, don’t be late and good luck, Oriko!” Gai’s last words became disembodied as he vanished leaving only a small could of dust in his wake, Oriko remained stood for a moment, before checking the time.
Hmm…twenty minutes left…not much time as I feel I should be there ten minutes early…but ten minutes of walking. I know it’s a long time, but I’ll feel constantly worried about being late…damn…ugh Oriko argued with herself before deciding to wander slowly toward the arena whilst mentally preparing herself for the fight.
She strolled up to the arena, finding two shinobi at the door,
“Excuse me, are you a participant?”
“Y-Yes, that’s right,” The both nodded and directed her which way to go, “Thank you,” She continued wandering down the wide but dark and enclosed corridors, until she found another small set of steps which led her out onto a giant arena; it was mostly bare earth with a few craters present at one side, and one to two tufts of grass, but otherwise was well worn.
Oriko could see the eight participant Genin stood in the centre, along with another, taller figure; feeling worried she was late, Oriko hurried over to the centre and took her pace at the end,
“Hey! You’re late, are you trying to make a mockery of this?” The shinobi stood in the middle quickly whispered,
“S-sorry, I-”
“Never mind, you’re here to entertain the crowds, give them a good show,” Oriko looked up at the spectator stands and at countless faces, beginning to feel a little intimidated,
“Now, for the first match is Yamanaka Ino Vs. Fuuki Kobuujin; will the rest of you not immediately participating please move up to the upper level to observe,” He directed and all of the other Genin complied with the request although walking slowly, Oriko caught up to Sakura and Asano,
“How are you guys feeling? Looking forward to your fights?”
“Hell yes…and you’d better win yours Oriko; I’ll be looking forward to kicking your butt!”
“Heh, sure you will,” She grinned, “Sakura?” She turned to her pint haired friend as they walked up the steps, the younger kuniochi held a face of great determination, smiled lightly to Oriko,
“Just fine,”
As they leaned on the railings, Oriko had proper chance to see who the two initial contestants were, both female, huh? Well that means I’m definitely fighting a guy, as there are five women competing, two are starting and I’ve seen who the others are fighting…well then, I wonder what my ‘friend’ will specialize in? Either way, these will be interesting matches.
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Hatake Kakashi: Fascination
FanfictionKakashi thinks he's in for a nice break, free from students, after Naruto's recent departure with Jiraiya, but he hadn't counted on a beautiful stranger turning up in Konoha whom Tsunade thinks would become a powerful asset were she to be trained as...
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