Uchiha Heiress Remix

Chapter 25: Uzumaki vs Hyuga! Battle of Beliefs

It was busy at the village of Konoha, the streets were filled with many people from the elemental nations. Though many there weren't many people from Iwa, Kumo and Kiri, there was still many visitors and nobles from smaller villages that came to watch the spectacle of the Chunin Exams.

As of right now, there were many groups of Konoha citizens gathered to the sides of the streets as nobles from other nations came in, escorted by shinobis from their villages, while most others were simply enjoying the festivities that were around the village.

Many shinobis and Anbu's were extremely busy watching over every ounce possible around the villages, after all, no matter which village held the exams, the Chunin Exams itself was the most hectic and longest event of the entire Five Great Nations.

This was more so after the end of the Third Shinobi War and let the shinobis show of their skills and while some may not like it, to blow out some steam from the villages that held grudges towards rival villages. And most commonly enough for nobles to bet on who they would win in the finals.

At top of the Hokage Tower. . .

The elderly Hokage was at his window as he watch the many people either entered the village or enjoy the festivities.

Hiruzen then let out a sigh while he closed his eyes. "Finally. . .the day has come. . ." He muttered to himself.

It was always both tiring and nerve wrecking for any kage hosting the Chunin Exams, after all anything that may happen can and will be held responsible for the host. And it was more so now that the Hokage knew that Orochimaru had plans for his precious village and those he held dear to his heart.

Hiruzen then shock his head and reopen his eyes as they were filled with conviction I can not worry about that now. . .I can only protect the village and the people. . ." He thought to himself with resolve.

Soon, all the nobles with their shinobi escorts passed as they all started heading for the arena, excited and anxious to watch the finals of the Chunin Exams.

Trying to get rid of such doom filled thoughts, the elderly Hokage smiled as he watch the people. "Looks like this exam is going to be the largest exam yet. . ." Hiruzen soon thought.

As the citizens and fellow shinobi were entering the arena, food merchants set up shop around the perimeter of the arena for the convenience of hungry citizens and shinobis alike. While even more Anbu's watch on from the shadows.

All and all, it was turning into a big spectacle.

"It will soon begin. . ." Hiruzen thought as he looked at the sky to see a rainbow circling the sun, he narrowed his eyes knowing what this could possible meant. "And we are ready. . ." He said out loud as he then put on his Hokage hat and disappeared via smokeless shushin.

As many people were excited by the finals, many of the finalist were doing either last minute training or doing some getting ready for their match in their own way.

At a training field. . .

Tenten was panting heavily after she finished helping her teammate his last minute training. "Not even a scratch, great job Neji." She got out in between her panting.

Neji scoffed as he looked at the sky. "I appreciate the compliment. Now let's go. Fate has determined I'll be victorious." He said as he headed for the arena.

"Uh. . .Right. . ." Tenten said with a sweat-drop before sighing. "Neji-kun, you really have to stop it with the whole fate thing. . .it's irritable and annoying." She thought as she followed him as she let out another sigh. "Hopefully Naruto-san can do something about it, but after this training, I don't think he'll stand a chance." She added in a depressed tone.