A drabble. 100 Words. A conversation between two shinobi set around the time of the chuunin exams. Usual disclaimer about not inventing Naruto applies.

A Rooftop Encounter

"You were right."

"I know."

"I tested each one of them."

"All of them? Taijutsu? Genjustu? Ninjutsu?"

"They've progressed well."

"I'm very proud of them."

"I'm sorry I challenged you."

"I'm impressed you stood up to me."

"I wanted to protect them."

"I will always protect them. But I needed to push them."

"Why are you still chuunin?"

"I contribute best by teaching."

"Do you ever take risks?"

"Only when I trust my instincts."

"Your eyes are masking suppressed passion."

"Yours is impassive."

"Your smile betrays your emotions."

"Yours is an enigma."

"Let down your hair."

"Take off your mask."