Iruka froze for a moment, but he did not get angry. He thought it over. "That's right, Naruto shouldn't have any problems. He even put Kakashi-senpai in the hospital before—"
Kakashi could not help rolling his dead-fish eyes. So they were never going to let go of that hospital incident, huh?
Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi both looked somewhat uncomfortable. The two of them had joined forces and still been beaten by Naruto.
The next day.
Team 7's meeting spot.
Kakashi took out three sheets of paper and handed them to the trio. "This is a little sudden, but I've recommended you for the Chunin Exams—these are the application forms, and you'll need to sign them. Of course, being recommended doesn't mean you have to participate. You don't have to sign if you don't want to. No pressure."
Kakashi felt that last sentence was pointless. His students were absurdly strong; there was no way they would be scared of some minor Chunin Exam.
In fact, that was exactly the case.
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura had discussed it the day before, and now they signed their names without hesitation.
"The time and location are written on there, so don't forget them. Also, there are no missions for the next couple of days, so you're free to do as you please. Mm, that's all!"
With that, Kakashi vanished in a Body Flicker.
He came quickly and left just as quickly.
"A few friends of mine will be arriving in Konoha soon. I'm going to pick them up."
Naruto waved a hand and vanished from where he stood with the Flying Thunder God.
Nicely done, Naruto. Go quickly and come back late—
Inner Sakura cheered in delight. Now, only she and Sasuke were left.
Sakura shyly said, "Sasuke, we—"
Sasuke shot Sakura an indifferent