Hatake Kakashi X OC

Chapter 27

A/N: Finally finished writing this chapter... Anyway, I'll probably update once a week or so... Unless I have some nice random ideas for side stories... School started and the amount of readings I have are O_O

Hopefully you will not find this chapter crappy~

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"I called all of you here for a reason. You should already know why from the people who are here, though."

"So it's that time of the year already?" said Kakashi.

"You have already reported this to the other countries? I've already seen a few in this village." Asuma added.

"So? When is it?" Kurenai asked.

"One week from now." The Third Hokage answered.

"That's sudden." Kakashi stated.

"I will now make the official announcement. Seven days from now, the first of July, we will begin the Chuunin selection exam."

"Now that we are going to start the Chuunin selection exam, those who are in charge of new Genin, step forward. Kakashi, Kurenai, and Asuma. Are there any Genin you wish to enter into the exam among the ones you teach? You probably already know this, but any Genin who has completed more than eight missions is eligible to enter the exam through your recommendations. But normally, those who have done twice that amount of are more suited. Let's start with Kakashi."

"From the 7th squad that I lead: Uchiha Sasuke, Uzumaki Naruto and Haruno Sakura. I recommend those three to the Chuunin selection exam under my name, Hatake Kakashi."

"From the 8th squad that I lead: Hyuuga Hinata, Inuzuka Kiba and Aburame Shino. I recommend those three to the Chuunin selection exam under my name, Yuuhi Kurenai."

"From the 10th squad that I lead: Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru and Akimichi Chouji. I recommend those three to the Chuunin selection exam under my name, Sarutobi Asuma."

"Please wait!"

"What is it, Iruka?"

"Please let me speak, Hokage-sama. Excuse me for interfering, but the nine who had their names called were students of mine at the academy. Every one of them is talented, but it's too early! They need more experience before they enter the exam!"

"I became a Chuunin when I was six years younger than Naruto." Kakashi said nonchalantly.

"Naruto is different from you! Are you trying to ruin him?"

"They always complain during important missions. Putting them into a dangerous situation might be interesting. Ruining them is also interesting."

"What did you say...?"

"That was a joke. Iruka sensei, I understand what you are saying. You must be upset as well, but..."

"Kakashi, stop." Kurenai interrupted, but Kakashi did not stop.

"Don't interfere! They are no longer your students! They are my subordinates now."

"But the Chuunin exam is also known as the..."

"Iruka. I understand your argument."

"Hokage-sama..."

"So, we will put the rookie Genin through a special preliminary exam."

"A preliminary exam?"

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Michiko was standing beside the Third Hokage, but she was not paying attention to whatever they were saying. When everyone else was dismissed, Michiko remained in the room with the Third Hokage.