My team and I departed our hotel at eleven, exactly one hour before the Chunin Exams begin. Waltzing through the streets of Iwagakure1Hidden Stone Villagetogether, Tango remained ever vigilant at the front, with Suzu in tow
Tai and I strolled behind them, moving side by side while speaking in private. Or rather, he listened to
grumble...
"This sucks..."
"Rei...get it together man, we're almost at the building" Tai groaned after looking at my sour face
"Co on Tai" I'm so irritable right now "You can't honestly believe it wasn't a crappy night"
"I'm not denying it, but...priorities. My mind, like yours, should only be focused on what's to co"
Why am I feeling this way? It isn't because of the first exam...though it'll naturally have its own share of bullshit problems for
to fret over later
No. My issue is with that goddamn hotel. I didn't notice at first since we just got back from what seed like an endless, treacherous journey. All of us were on "full alert" for a while, even prior to our arrival here
It was only after I relaxed did I finally realize it...
"This place is hot as hell...!" it felt as if the sun was punching
in the face
"Keep it down. And what'd you expect? Considering the environnt"
"Ugh..."
"Just be glad we didn't co here during the sumr"
Tai was right, considering one of this country's closet neighbors is situated atop a blazing hot dessert
I thought pre-exam jitters were the cause for my sleep deficiency, it took a minute to realize the blistering heat in this stony village is what kept
from getting a good night sleep
And ssing with my sleep is one of the few pet peeves that'll make
want to rip soone's head off
"Wow Rei. Now I know what you're like when you wake up cranky...aren't you supposed to be the calm & cool type?"
"Tai, you should know by now that I've never been such. I'm more of the, ss with
and I'll slit your throat, type"
"You... scare . Reminds
of mom"
"Hehe. Yes...we do get along SO well, now don't we" My smile returned
"The hell is that supposed to an?! And why are you grinning now?! How often do you hang out with her?!"
"Hehehe! Think I'll keep that to myself. Thanks for cheering
up buddy"
"ssing with
is what brings you happiness?! You're the worst type of friend!"
That reaction of his never gets old
But seriously, I need to speed up modernization in this stupid-ass world, it's crappy conditions aren't gonna cut it for
in the future. ntal note, design new air conditioning system for Tetsuo to manufacture...on a MASS scale
Soon, there will be an even greater need for revenue, due to the new projects I've devised in the recent months...
"That's enough boys, we're here" Tango silenced us the mont we arrived
"So this is it huh?" Tai couldn't take his eyes off the building
Suzu's wordplay was as stoic as usual "Thought it'd be more...extravagant"
Now she fits the definition of the "calm & cool" type
The structure itself was of simple design, little more than three stories. According to Tango, it used to be the Iwagakure shinobi academy before they built another, improved version at a location far away from here
For good reason too, this facility doesn't seem big enough to host all of the participants, let alone an entire school
"Enough dawdling, let's get your registration over with" Tango wasted no ti, being the first to enter the building
The four of us were greeted by the sole person inside, an Iwagakure kunochi acting as a receptionist. The floors, walls, and even her desk were made out of beautifully paved stone of various types
"Please provide your numbers"
The Genin and I presented our Shinobi identification numbers per the woman's request. Upon confirming our identities, she directed us down a narrow hallway towards our left. Complying with her words, we did as instructed and stopped before a pair of closed doors
It was at this mont, reality really sunk in. The doors represented the point of no return, that last chance to back out is now. The three of us turned around and faced our Sensei one last ti...
Folding his arms, he spoke with optimism "You've long since prepared for this day, and I've already said what I need to. My students are tough, they don't need words of encouragent...but I'll make you a nice promise anyway"
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"Once you ace these exams with flying colors, I'll personally treat you. Not as students, but as equal colleagues" Tango grinned from ear to ear
Upon seeing his eyes lacking any trace of doubt in us, Suzu and Tai were reassured. There were no more words said, and we entered the waiting room for the examinees, getting our last glimpse of Tango as the twin doors slowly shut
SLAM!
"This is..." Suzu remained vigilant
"That's a lot more than I expected" Tai treaded carefully
"It's not the number I'm concerned with..." And I was looking for specific individuals
Inside, there were shinobi of nurous nations scattered everywhere. My senses could pick up over two hundred chakra signatures easy, and this still wasn't everyone...damn
Attire, headbands, deanor, the room beca a cornucopia of cultures, trepidation, and a thirst for blood
"Hey, let's hurry up and find a place to sit in solitude. Think it's best we keep our interactions with these guys to a minimum" Suzu suggested
"Right behind you. Hm? Rei? What are you looking for?" Tai asked as he noticed
glancing around in search of my true objective
"E-Eh? Oh...it's nothing"
"Well, co on. Don't lag behind"
"Right"
Damn it, there are so many people, that I can't find "them"! Did I arrive here too early?
Tai and Suzu were saying sothing, but I couldn't really hear as my thoughts were on sothing else. A foreboding sensation that's bothered
since the day I discovered how much of things had..."changed"
Yes...that conversation between Notitia and I
??????
So ti ago
While carrying out a bit of physical preparation within my lab, an idea blood in the back of my mind...and it wasn't a pleasant one
For the previous weeks, I couldn't help but beco distracted at the revelation my actions may have caused the creation of this supposed, "Company
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