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3rd. Exam Day1

I was dressed in a fine ninja outfit. I was running late. Battles would of already started by the time I made it to the arena. "Asura! Your on your way to the Ring?" Naruto spoke. I turned to face him and nodded. "I am too! Konahomaru is leading me there! Come on!"
"Alright!" I agreed, unsure. He grinned and dragged me away.2

 "Naruto you idiot! Trusting a mother freakin' Academy Student! And arn't you suppose to be at the Academy, Konahomaru!" I scolded. He frowned. "Yeah, but I wanted to see Boss whip that Hyugga guy in battle!"
"Heheheh!" Naruto laughed. I shook my head and approached the arena gates. The bulls just noticed Naruto and began heading our way. "MOVE!" I ordered the guards. They seen me and the bulls, so they immediately made way. I grabbed Naruto by the shirt and dragged him inside the arena. The announcer wasn't happy with Naruto's lateness. I stepped over to the announcer's side and met Gaara's eyes. I smiled and winked to him. He smirked and tipped his head back to the crowd. "Alright, all the contestants please head for the upstairs benches," The announcer barked. When Gaara brushed past me, I whispered, "Good luck, Gaara." He squeezed my hand in responded. 3

"Alright! Would Naruto Uzamaki and Neji Hyuuga please proceed to the center arena!" I called. Naruto jumped from the railing and landed beside me. I wished him good luck and left the rest to the announcer. I wanted to meet the Kazakagi, Gaara's father. I pounced to the thrid level and stood next to the Hokage. "Ah, young Asura Shima. Have you met Kazakagi Sabaku?" He inquired. I peered shyly to the covered Kazakagi. His eyes were dilating. I froze with sudden understatement. "N-nice to meet you, Kazakagi, sir." I reached out my hand. He grabbed it and shook respectively. "Strong grip, nice girl," He complemented. I smiled and took my place back by the Hokage. "Yes, she is one of our best. She came here from the Volcano Village, so she can control lava and other heat," The Hokage explained. I got shivers as I turned my focus back to Naruto's fight.4

"Winner, Naruto Uzamaki!" The announcer shouted. I transported over to Naruto and gave him a huge hug. "Go Naruto!" I cheered. He chuckled and hugged me back. I felt eyes on me, ones that I didn't really want. "Go and rest, Naruto. Later you can see Neji," I promised. He nodded and headed back for the benches. I glanced back to the holes that Naruto produced. "Wait," I told the medical ANBUs. They observed me as I healed some of Neji's injuries. "Alright, he's good," I informed. They nodded and carried him away. "Next: Temari Sabaku and Shikamaru Nara!" I yelled. Applause went through the crowd. I eyed an ANBU that was moving slowly between some of the crowd. "Asura, come back up," The announcer warned. I snapped out of a trance and went back to the 3rd level.5

/Gaara's P.O.V.\
Naruto hugged Asura, so caring. I clutched the railing tightly. I glared at his head when he headed up the stairs. She even met my horrible father. My knuckles turned white. She was announcing Temari's fight. I watched her observe someone. I eyed an ANBU and examined Asura's expression. She was gone. The man had called her back to the Hokage's right hand. I decided to focus on Temari's fight instead of Asura. For now.