Wrong

(Added this pic of young kakashi so people who haven't seen Naruto know what MC looks like)

My eyes widen as I see Zabuzas massive blade moving towards me, I try to move my Tanto to attempt to block it but ik I'm too late as his blade reaches my side. As suddenly as Zabuza had appeared however the blade stopped only barely drawing blood from my right side, I quickly stab him with my tanto he falls apart into a puddle on the hard stone of the bridge. I see movement from under the puddle and realized what had happened as I see I shadow retreat away, following it to a panting and bent over Shikamaru. 'He saved my life' I think to myself but before I can further pursue that train of thought I hear the sound of birds chirping.

Already knowing it's the result of my dad own jutsu, the Chidori, I ignore it and turn towards the hunter nin from before only to see him starting to get up so he can try moving towards Zabuza, Asuma, and my father. I rush towards him too him intercept him but It proves pointless as he moves too fast, I realise I misunderstood his plans though as I see him jump in front of my father chidori. As my dads hand pierced through our adversary Zabuza tries to take advantage of the situation to swing his blade at him but it proves futile as Asuma is there to pressure Zabuza into jumping away. The battle continued for a short time with words being exchanged between the 3 Jonin all throughout but they were interrupted as a large group of men walked towards us on the bridge...

We were walking towards Tazunas right now I think back to Zabuzas last moments, after the mem were revealed to be Gato and his goons he told Zabuza his intention of killing him. It resulted in Zabuza slaying men to push his way towards Gato before killing him, all done without the use of his arms. Zabuza died of his wounds shortly after. Could I have done all that, I dont think so. I almost died from a clone and from the hunter nin who I recently learned was named Haku. It was result of me fighting them alone... We had 8 shinobi here, 'if I had listened to my dads words on teamwork would it have gone better' I think while staring at the cut on my side. My thoughts were interrupted when Gatos men decided to yell about how we killed their meal ticket. The fighting wasn't very exciting, even with the large number of them it went by quickly. Normal people have next to no chance against someone with chakra at their disposal. I just worked with my team while team 7 did the same elsewhere and it was quickly over.

I've always been good at teamwork and worked to improve it but I've never considered it necessary, I've only lost to a small handful of people but I've come to consider perhaps I've been arrogant. I've always new that people stronger than me existed but I didn't realize they weren't uncommon. We soon arrived at Tazunas place where I treated my injury the sting from disinfecting it reminded me of my recent blunder. I need to work harder.

(2 weeks later)

We had to stay in the wave for a while till the bridge was completed and our mission was finally over. We've already made it home already however and I had BBQ with my squad, after that was over I decided to go to my favorite spot. Near my house I made my way to a nearby pond surrounded by small rocks, I could see the koi swimming through the water around the small piece of land in the middle of it. Jumping to the tiny island I sit at the bottom of the tree that take up most the space. I had alot to think about from the last mission.

The next morning was pretty standard for my squad, we quickly did a D rank before spending the day doing whatever. I decided to spend more time with them. Specifically I wanted to spend more time with Asuma since I didn't know him incredibly well. Eventually however Asuma had to go see the Hokage leaving me with Ino and Shikamaru.

Ino - "I'm going to look for Sasuke." she stated getting up.

Well so much for spending more time with them, now its just me and Shikamaru who I'm already close with. Turning to him he just sighed about not understanding why girls like Sasuke and how its troublesome. Getting bored we decided to walk towards his house. Along the way we saw an interesting scene however.

Team 7 was currently in an argument with some Suna shinobi, the shobi were probably here for the Chunin exams that are around this time of year. That's the only real reason I could see foreign shinobi around our age being here, unless there were special circumstances but I doubt it. Me and Shika were watching from a tree that was across a wood fence from them only planning to step in if this turned into a real fight. The situation was averted however when a red head appeared close to them, it seemed to surprise the others but I was focusing on him the entire time. I couldn't hear what was happening nor did I care truthfully. The newcomer was interesting, he was pretty fast and the large gourd on his back certainly gave him a memorable appearance.

After the whole ordeal seemed to be dealt with the sand shinobi talked to Sasuke while walking by him towards us. Looking towards me the red head spoke up, apparently I wasn't the only one watching the other.

"Name" stating it more like a demand then a question

I raised a brow at him before noticing the girl next to him giving me a creeping look while drooling and the boy was glaring daggers. Turning back to face him I stood up.

Mc - "Sakumo Hatake"

Before a response could be given I start walking away noticing Shikamaru following next to me. Remembering the look in the red heads eyes I spoke to Shikamaru whilst facing forward.

MC - "We should avoid them, the one who asked my name seems like trouble."

Shikamaru - "Agreed" *sigh*

(A few day later)

We had been informed we were participating in the Chunin exams today, my team wanted to go earlier but were only heading there now because they waited for me to arrive. Walking up onto the second floor I noticed a commotion between team 7 and my uncle Might Guys surrogate son Lee. Walking down the hallway, a hyuga from Lee's team tried to say something but with hands in my pocket I walked by ignoring him with Shikamaru heading towards the stairs to the 3rd floor, Ino stayed behind to gush over Sasuke.

The Hyugas name is Neji I know him because of Guy but I've never been a fan, he always prattle on about his dumb beliefs about fate and liked to bring up my grandfather to irk me. The was also Ten Ten she's actually my favorite of the team, she not really note worthy or overly nice or anything like that. The reason she's my favorite is simply because she is the only normal one on that god damn weird ass team, all the other I just can't deal with.

Finally reaching the classroom I saw my teammate and the other rookies drawing attention so I nudged Shikamaru before we slipped away. Glancing about the room nobody really caught my eye except for the shinobi with a music note on the headbands they wore. I couldn't recognize it from anywhere, it felt uncomfortable since I had more knowledge than most about the other villages due to my interest and hobby of reading. With my eyes glued on them I watched as a group of them attacked a Konoha contestant. I watched as he dodged the punch sent towards him before his glasses cracked and he vomited a bit on the floor. 'Hmmm they use sound. How fitting considering the headbands' as I think of ways to counter there justsu a voice snaps me out of my thoughts.

Eventually a man in black clothing clad with scars appeared in the front of the room. Introducing himself he said his name is Morino Ibiki, the proctor of the first stage of the exam.