Alrighty, hi again dudes and dudettes~

So, this is the current situation:

My sister just gave me a chocolate bar, so it goes without saying that she deserves my utmost love and respect. So here's another chapter (slightly shorter) and thx for the chocolate sissy~

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Aaaah, so today, it's the famous "belltest".

I lazily rolled out of bed and onto the floor. Yesterday, Kakashi had woken me and taken me from a glaring Uchiha before bringing me home. We barely spoke, though I caught Kakashi sneaking glances at me constantly, probably expecting me to ask questions about the test. But I didn't really care either way. I already knew everything. And even if I hadn't, I'm still the Juubi. And I'm sorry, future Rokudaime-sama, but even you are not a match for me.

Rolling on the floor all the way to my closet, I cast a quick glance at the clock. 10 o'clock, huh... Just on time!

I slowly stood up, and took my clothes out. I wore the same clothes as yesterday. Afterall, I don't sweat + my mist can kill of any impurities in a matter of moments. Dirt or lack of freshness are not things that bother me.

Actually, does anything bother me nowadays?

I was in a zombie like state as I went through the rest of my meaningless morning-routine. I was completely lost in thought.

I don't need sleep or food, I don't get hurt or tired, I can't get sick or poisoned, dirt and cold don't bother me at all, the elements cannot disturb me and time cannot wear me down... I really am a monster.

And I'm loving every moment of it.

I smiled happily as I skipped from the living room towards the front door. Before I went out, I cast a quick glance at Kakashi's door.

Ah, he's gone already?

The corner of my lips tugged upwards, a slight smirk adorning my face.

Aww, so it's not that he sleeps in. He just likes making others wait? Well, all that about being fashionably late. Respect, Kakashi. Respect.

...

I was casually walking towards the silhouettes of my teammates, whistling on a cheerful tune as I walked. The moment they saw me, Sakura and even Naruto instantly shouted at me.

""HEY YOU'RE LATE!!!""

"Hehehee, well, you see, I have a very good reason..."

Just then, I saw Kakashi walking up to us.

"Morning everyone. Ready for your first day?"

Naruto and Sakura instantly jumped back into action.

""YOU'RE LATE!!!!""

"Good morning to you too, sensei! And yupp, ready as can be!"

I completely ignored Naruto and Sakura's outburst and answered Kakashi happily. Kakashi raised a brow at me while the rest of my teammates, even Sasuke, gave me looks of betrayal. Well, Naruto had a look of betrayal, Sasuke of slight scepticism and Sakura was just seething.

Woooow. Chill, dudette.

But since Kakashi's here... Heheheee.

I turned to face my teammates, an innocent smile plastered on my face.

"... well, as I was saying, I have a very valid reason for being late. You see, a black cat crossed my path so I had to take the long way. And then I tripped and got lost on the path of life..."

Kakashi looked shocked out of his mind while the other three just deadpanned at me. I hanged my head, as if genuinely saddened by the unfortunate turn of events. But I could still sense the incredulous gazes of my team.

On the inside though, I was madly laughing and high-five:ing myself over and over. MWAHAHAHAAAA I GOT LOST ON THE PATH OF LIFE BEFORE KAKASHI HOHOHOHOOOOO BOW BEFORE ME PEASANTS!!!

Then, Kakashi cleared his throat.

"Well, let's get started."

He walked up to the three logs in the center of the training ground and put a clock on the middle one. I just looked at them and imagined all the ways you could prank people using the three logs... let's just say once I got really into it, it was much easier coming up with scenarios than I'd originally thought.

...aaaand I think my creepy giggles are what's making my teammates slowly back away from me.

"Here we go. It's set for noon."

Kakashi then reached into his pocket and fished out three bells, holding them up in front of us.

"Your assignment, is very simple. You just have to take these bells from me. That's all there is to it. If you can't get them by noon, you go without lunch. You'll be tied to those posts, and you'll watch while I eat my lunch in front of you."

I rolled my eyes at him, but that was just an act! On the inside I shuddered in fear.

This guy is ruthless!

If I was still human, that would have been the highest level of torture! Naruto was already wailing in distress, and I'm pretty sure the other two have already figured out why Kakashi told them not to have any breakfast. Then I noticed the confusion that passed over Sakura's features before she lifted her head to face Kakashi.

"But wait a minute. There's four of us. How come there are only three bells?"

Kakashi instantly smiled at her. As if he had been waiting for that question.

"Well, that way, at least one of you will end up tied to a post and ultimately disqualified for failing to complete the mission. That one goes back to the academy... but then again, all four of you could flunk out too. You can use any weapon, including shuriken. If you're not prepared to kill me, you won't be able to take the bells."

I just rolled my eyes at that.

Yeah... just keep telling yourself that...

"But those weapons are too dangerous sensei!" Sakura exclaimed.

Naruto started laughing.

"Hahahhahhaa, yeah, especially since you couldn't even dodge that eraser!"

Kakashi rolled his eyes at Naruto before answering in a totally I'm-hot-you're-not tone.

"Class clowns are usually the weakest links, you can safely ignore them. They've got the lowest scores. Nothing but losers."

Naruto let out a low growl.

"When I say start, you can begin."

I watched with glazed eyes as Naruto grew angrier and angrier, and then he grabbed a kunai before charging at Kakashi. I closed my eyes for a moment, waiting a while, before opening them again. Kakashi was holding Naruto's head still with one hand, while the other had grabbed Naruto's hand that was holding the kunai and positioned it behind Naruto's own head. Just a bit of pressure on Kakashi's side and Naruto will stab himself with his own kunai.

"Don't be in such a hurry. I didn't say start yet."

Kakashi spoke slowly, his tone of voice displaying a slight impatience. Some would view it as intimidating. But I just smirked.

This really is a good ship... I wouldn't mind some kakanaru action in the future...

Kakashi let Naruto go and Naruto stumbled a few steps away, looking slightly disheveled.

...except Naruto's still a kid.

"... but you came at me with the full intention of destroying me, so, how can I say this, I'm actually starting to like you guys!"

I just deadpanned at Kakashi.

Was that a compliment...?

"Get ready... aaand start!"

The moment he said it, everyone jumped into different directions, seeking shelter. I smirked before backing into the trees. When the trees completely obscured the view of me, I disintegrated into shadows and quickly slithered my way up the tree with the most densely packed branches. Materializing out of the shadows, I lay on the branch gazing down.

Suddenly, my smirk widened and I pulled a bell out of my pouch, dangling it slightly in front of me with a smile before putting it back.

Heheheheee. Gotcha, Kakashi-sensei~

Making myself comfortable, in the shadows of the forest, I fell asleep.

...

I woke up to the presence of another person. Slowly opening my eyes, I sat up and stretched, completely relaxed. When I was done, I looked at the person who was standing on the branch next to me. Kakashi-sensei was looking down at me and he was sweatdropping.

I smiled at him.

"... well hello there sensei. Nice weather, don't you think?"

"Ceiren, I have to ask... Did you just nap here... this whole time?!"

I tilted my head to the side.

"Why, yes. Is there a problem?"

Kakashi sighed and hanged his head.

"Cei-"

*RIIIIIIINGGGGGG*

That was the time.

"Well, let's go back sensei~"

I smiled at him before jumping off the tree and joyfully skipping away.