Starting the chapter sooner then I thought because I have some spare time. Huzzah!

Note: A friend –coughcough- pointed out that I've been saying Sixth Hokage, but actually at that point of time the next Hokage is the Fifth. Hey, been watching Shipuuden and have gotten confused. Sorry! xP

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Kairi placed the instant ramen cups in the microwave. "Kairi… what are you doing up this early?" Naruto yawned, stumbling into the kitchen and slumping in a chair at his table. It was 7am and Kairi was in a great mood. "Cooking our breakfast! We have our examination today, we need to be in top shape! No empty stomachs while I'm around!" She jabbered, smiling with every word. "I tried to be quiet, so I wouldn't wake you until the ramen was ready, but I guess I was a bit too noisy. Sorry," The red head suddenly looked a whole lot sadder. This was supposed to be a breakfast in bed sort of treat for Naruto, for letting her stay with him. Naruto just smiled lazily. "Nah, I woke up by myself," He gave another yawn, but continued. "Not feeling nervous anymore about the test?"

Kairi shook her head. "Nope, I've been working my best and I'm sure if I try my hardest I'll get through it." She tilted her head. "What about you? Think you'll pass?" Naruto grinned his unmistakable large toothy grin. "Of course I'll pass! I'll pass enough to become Hokage before you know it!" The red head smiled. She was glad he was feeling as confident as she was. The microwave gave a small ding sound. The ramen was ready! Naruto rubbed his hands together as the steaming cup was placed in front of him. "M-m, ramen is the best," He commented before gulping it down. Kairi took a few noodles from her cup and slurped them. M-m, was right.

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When Kairi and Naruto arrived at the Academy, they were greeted by many confident and many nervous faces of the students. Kairi began to get nervous, seeing the rows of shiny new head protectors on a table. Naruto must have seen her nervousness and squeezed her hand. "Don't worry, Kairi-chan, you'll be fine!" The red head just smiled at her blonde friend. She hided her nervous feelings well. "I guess you're right, Naruto-kun,"

The 'judges' took their seats behind the table bearing the glimmering head protectors and the examination progressed. Each student was called up the front to show their skill and remembrance. Everyone was doing well, except for Naruto and Kairi. Kairi had just displayed her transformation jutsu and got it perfect, although she couldn't get much else right. Naruto was worse. He always seemed to get it wrong. His doppelganger ended up sick and couldn't move at all. Kairi couldn't even create a doppelganger. They were feeling quite discouraged, even when they were giving their best efforts.

At the end, all the passing students were given their shiny new head protectors. Everyone got one, all except both Kairi and Naruto. Kairi sat in silence, resting her back on a tree trunk. Naruto sat on the swing just outside the academy and watched the newly appointed Genin. A few murmurs broke out. "Hey aren't those two over there the only students who didn't pass?" Kairi sighed but tried to smile at the emotionless Naruto. "Don't worry, we can try again next time," The blonde just laughed. "That's what I've been telling myself since the first time I failed." Kairi said nothing.

Back at Naruto's house, Kairi was busying herself in the bathroom. Naruto was sitting on his small balcony looking into the darkening sky. Gracefully, Mizuki, one of the examination judges from that day at the academy, landed onto the rail. Naruto looked a bit stunned. "Master Mizuki? What are you doing here?" he asked, sitting up a bit straighter. The silver haired Jounin gave a smile. "Iruka was a bit harsh, wasn't he?" His grin grew a little wider. "But there is still a way for you to pass the examination. Steal the sacred scroll from the Hokage's Tower and learn what's inside it. Iruka will surely pass you." The blonde looked shocked. "All I have to do is steal the scroll?" Mizuki nodded. "Yes, it's as simple as that."

Naruto smiled happily and bounded off of the balcony. He threw back some words to Mizuki. "I'll go get the scroll! Then I'll become a Genin at last!" As he hopped from building roof tops to flat surfaced poles toward his destination, the Jounin smirked slyly. "The scroll will be mine, thanks to the Demon Fox." He disappeared in a puff of smoke.

Kairi walked out onto the balcony, finished in the bathroom. "Hey Naruto! We should go to the Ichiraku Ramen Shop for a treat and…" She suddenly realized she was alone. "Naruto?" she called, searching through the house. "Naruto?!" she called through the night.

Oh my gosh! Will Kairi find Naruto in time? Will Mizuki get the scroll? Will Kairi and Naruto ever go to get Ramen?! Find out in the next chapter. This next chapter will have a tad surprise though, be warned. And it might be a long chapter. So expect nothing. Attempt, don't assume. –laughs- I'll stop ranting.

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I hoped you liked that chappie and I'll hopefully see you next time!

-Lozzieh.