Inoichi just sighed. "Ino, stop being contradictory just for the sake of trying to one up Sakura-chan. It's a legitimate warning and you would be wise to listen."
Ino glowered at her father.
"Now that's enough, both of you," interrupted Ino's mother. "Inoichi, there is no need to be so harsh And, Ino, there is no reason to be so obstinate."
Both of them properly chided let the topic drop.
"Anyway, it's time for you kids to get out the door," said Yoshino. "And Shikamaru, if you quit, I won't ever let you sleep in again."
"You hardly let me sleep in now," he groused.
"Want to say that again?" asked his mother, an eyebrow twitching in irritation.
"I said-" Before he could retort, he was quickly cut off by his father covering the boy's mouth and marching him out of the house before he could say something he'd really regret.
Naruto followed the rest out, thanking the Akimichi's profusely for the meal.
It was a short jaunt from there to the Academy, where they were met by Sasuke just outside the building's main entrance.
"You're almost late," he snapped.
"So we're on time," corrected Naruto.
"Hn," grunted Sasuke.
"Let's just go in already," said Shikamaru, hoping to prevent any arguments that may crop up.
Inside they were confronted by a large crowd outside of a room marked 301.
Genjutsu Detected
Naruto blinked in surprise at the warning message quickly sending it away. He looked around a bit then back toward the stairs when it dawned on him, they had only gone up two floors.
"Out of the way," demanded Sasuke. "And while you're at, dispel this pathetic genjutsu."
There was an audible slapping sound immediately following his statement. If you were to look, you'd see both Shikamaru and Naruto had both face-palmed in disbelief that the supposed prodigy would do something so unbelievably stupid.
"You dumbass," said another person in the crowd that had obviously seen through the ruse.
"Do you have any idea who you're talking to?" demanded Sasuke, glaring at the girl that said it.
"I'm talking to a dumbass," she restated. "Only a complete dumbass would tell all the unqualified that there was a genjutsu here. Don't you get it, this was part of the test and you just gave another fifteen people the answer to the first part. What kind of moron are you?"
"I am Uchiha Sasuke, what is your name?"
"Tsuchi Kin, and until you prove otherwise, your name is now 'dumbass'."
"You will fall first," he stated arrogantly, before forcing his way past her toward the stairs that would lead up to the third floor.
"I can't believe I'm about to say this, but Sasuke was so uncool there," said Ino.
"I know," Sakura stated, her head hanging low.
"Let's hurry before he gets into even more trouble," said Naruto, pushing the group along. If he'd waited a few more minutes he would have seen Tenten and her team coming up behind them.
Outside of the real room 301 both team's sensei were waiting, Kakashi reading porn, Asuma rolling a cigarette.
"So, you all came," said Asuma first.
"Why wouldn't we?" asked Chouji.
"It's a team test, if one of chose not to take it then none of us could," answered Shikamaru.
"You mean I didn't have to take this stupid test?" asked Ino.
"Nope, but since you're here you may as well," said Asuma, grinning.
"You planned this," Ino stated firmly, glaring at the man.
"And?" asked Asuma, waiting for her to make a point that wasn't obvious.
"I like your teacher," said Naruto, grinning. "He's cool."
"Troublesome," groaned Shikamaru. "You say that now but you haven't had to listen to him complain about his girlfriend."
"I do not complain about my girlfriend. I don't even have a girlfriend," he protested.
"I'll be sure to tell Kurenai you said that," Kakashi chimed in, grinning behind his mask.
"Damned you, Kakashi."
Naruto couldn't help laughing a bit, it was kind of funny to witness.
"Mah, you kids should head inside," Kakashi ordered before Asuma could embarrass himself any further.
"See you later, sensei," said Naruto, leading the way.
"Hn."
"Wish us luck, sensei," said Sakura, trying not to giggle at the look on Asuma's face.
"Troublesome."
"I'm ready for a snack, let's hurry inside so I can have one."
"Why me?" groaned Ino, following the troupe inside the room.
As soon as Naruto entered the room he got the quest alert he'd been expecting since Kakashi had first told them about the exams.
Quest Alert: Chuunin Selection Exam Stage 1
Successfully complete the first stage of the Chuunin Selection Exam.
Objectives:
Pass the exam.
Bonus Objectives:
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Completion Award: 50000 Exp
25000 Exp per Bonus Objective
Completion Failure: 10000 Exp
End of Chuunin Selection Exam
Naruto read the quest, it was very fair and he could decline if he wanted to. He tapped the accept button proceeding into the room without anyone noticing.
The room was filled with genin from all over the place, his [Observe] passive ability was buzzing with information ready to be taken. Names, levels, titles, all kinds of information there for the taking.
"Yahoo," shouted a familiar voice.
Naruto looked to see Kiba and his team approaching them.
"What's up, dog breath?" asked Naruto, grinning. Kiba and Naruto weren't very close but they did often enjoy a prank together, insulting each other was just part of their unique friendship.
"Not much, short stack," he replied, grinning as well.
"See anything interesting yet?" asked Chouji.
"Nah, just more punks waiting to get their ass kicked."
"By who?" asked Naruto, he tried to keep straight faced when he asked but it didn't last.
"Ass," Kiba grumbled, trying not to laugh also. It was an admittedly good joke. "Anyway, looks like all the rookies are here. Mom says it's a big deal for even one rookie team to be nominated for the exam, let alone three."
"Hn," grunted Sasuke, a superior smirk adorning his face.
"Could you be a little more arrogant?" asked Naruto. "None of us would be here if we weren't skilled enough."
"Hn," this time Sasuke sneered, crossing his arms.
"Jerk," grumbled Naruto. "Anyway, are you and your team ready for the exams?"
"Hell yeah, we're gonna take this thing by storm," he boasted.
Naruto took a moment to [Observe] Kiba and then the rest of his approaching team. It was a bit underwhelming.
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