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  March 20. Tanzaku Town.

  It was a few minutes past 9am and in Paradise Inn the meetiweewo corporatioed by Ryoma, after several days were in its final stages. Daichi was standing guard in the room while Kakashi was outside keeping an eye on everyone.

  Daichi stood in a er of the room with his arms behind his back. He kept an eye oher ninjas along with his t, but Daichi's mind drifted to his friends ba the Leaf vilge.

  'The exams must have started by now. Unless I'm mistaken right now they're probably taking the written exam. Then es the o and then Taijutsu and finally Ninjutsu... Good Luaruto. Today is the day everything ges for you... I have to trust that whatever happens he'll pull through.'

  Daichi let out a quiet sigh and focused his attention ba the mediator. After the drama and the reveal of the spy things have calmed down and after several hours of debate and discussiowo presidents decided to put aside their differences for the future of their family.

  In this meeting it wasn't only the presidents and their advisors but also several family members were present.

  The head of The Satoru Corporation, Tsuyoshi was about to speak when his eldest son Kazuki whispered a st-minute suggestion in his ear. Tsuyoshi nodded before he addressed the gathering, "Our main is about the distribution of responsibilities. We believe an alliance should distribute responsibilities based orengths of our businesses."

  "What do you have in mind, Tsuyoshi?" Ryoma asked the man.

  "We've always excelled in resource extra and initial processing. If we focus on that, and have The Rising Sun corporation, with its refining and distribution capabilities, take over the tter stages, we could maximize effid output."

  The room is silent as everyone ptes this suggestion. There was some nodding and a few thoughtful hums. It's a logical strategy, ohat takes advantage of the strengths of each corporation while minimizing their weaknesses.

  "We also propose the formation of a joint cil, with representatives from both corporations, for deaking and resolving any disputes that may arise. This cil would be the g body of our alliance, ensuring decisions are made fairly and are in the best i of both parties." The head patriard president of the Rising Sun corporation, Yamamoto Hideshi gave his thoughts.

  The iations proceed smoothly, with both corporations putting forth their s, expectations, and pns. Ryoma mahe meeting and with several key ideas from his view the two panies agreed that an allia the very least would be greatly beneficial.

  They also discussed the possibility of a merger. Ryoma looked at the two sides and spoke.

  "So it's agreed. An alliance for now but your children Mika Satoru and Yamaha Hideshi will live in the capital ao know each other. If they feel that they are patible and happy with their retionship then they will marry and a merger between your two corporations will take pce. But if not, the alliaween you two stands strong with the promise of rayal. Agreed?"

  The two heads looked at each other and after a few seds of tense silence, agreed. They slowly heir heads and turheir gaze towards their children.

  Yamamoto looked at his you Son and nodded. 'If we hold on to old grudges, others could take advantage aroy us. This is for the best.'

  Tsuyoshi had his eyes on his you son who was silent throughout the whole meeting. He sighed inwardly and turned his attention to his daughter. 'Everything I've done, I've done for all of you. Whatever you decide I will stand by it my daughter.'

  They agreed and they discussed other issues such as potential redundancies, maintaining the morale of their employees during the merger, and of course, the legal and financial implications of this alliance.

  By noon everyone was in a broad agreement oructure of the alliahough several minor issues still o be ironed out. Still, the atmosphere is one of optimism - the first steps have been taken towards an alliahat could ge the face of the Land of Fire's ey.

  Paradise Inn.

  At noon the iatioweewo parties had e to an end. They agreed to meet at the capital week and uhe Third Mihe alliance would bee official. After that the two children would temporarily move to the capital in the hope of creating a good retionship and thus a successful merger.

  The two families thahe mediator and soon they and their guards left the Inn.

  After everyone was gone Ryoma looked at the owner of the Inn and smiled. "Thank you for the hospitality my friend. I know shutting down business here for several days was not an easy choiake."

  "Please, Lord Ryoma. It was our pleasure to host you and yuests. I do apologize for the inveniences you faced. I hope you'll visit us again." Kotohaku said with a wide smile and humble posture.

  "Haha… I'm well aware that it wasn't your fault. You were a gracious host. And I'll definitely be back. But ime it won't be for business. Haha…" Ryoma chuckled and gave the man a scroll. Kotohaku took the scroll with a wide smile and bowed.

  Ryoma turo his guards and gave a nod and soon Daichi, Kakashi and their t were on the road back towards the Capital. Soon they were out of Tanzaku Town making good time towards their destination.

  —-

  "Well that weer than I thought it would." Daichi said as he looked at his t.

  "Yes. The iations were in part made easier due to that spy. Those two may hate each other but ultimately they were forced to cease all hostility towards one another. It actually went smoother than I anticipated." Ryoma replied.

  "I assume appropriate as are going to be taken against the Silver wood Logging pany?" Kakashi spoke.

  Ryoma nodded. "Yes. It's e to Lord Taji's attention that they've been dabbling in some illegal activities. He'll take a once we get the information needed from his spy. I'm sure they're w on that even as we speak."

  "Almost a decade of waiting and his pns go bust because he picked one wrong target. That's gotta sting." Daichi had a chuckle as he thought about that man's situation.

  Ryoma had a smile when he heard that. He pletely agreed with that se. "Yes. He had no idea that the famed Kakashi Hatake and the prodigious Daichi Hekima were the ones guardi was his bad luck I suppose."

  The trio didn't enter any more dangers or attacks on their way back. By around 4 pm they reached the Capital. While the two ninjas escorted their t to his home, Daichi was thinking about what was happening in the vilge.

  'The Taijutsu exam must have been pleted by the time we left Tanzaku Town. Sasuke took first pce, I'm certain. Naruto has been training so I'm pretty sure he's not going to be the deadst. I wonder how he did in the shurikes? Eh! I guess I'll find out once I get back.'

  Daichi looked up at the sky and he position of the sun. 'It's a little past 4pm. Ninjutsu tests must have been done by now. The exams are pleted… I just wish I knew how everything is going ohere.'

  —-

  Leaf Vilge.

  Ninja Academy: A couple ho.

  Every student pleted their Taijutsu exam and was ba their . Iruka and Mizuki were going over the results of the Taijutsu exam and were in the process of ranking the examihe students had an hour before the final part of their exam began. The students in css chatted amongst their friends on how they did and most of the future rookies were no different.

  "Shikamaru, Choji why didn't you tart ihird match?" Ino asked with narrowed eyes and her hands on her hips.

  Shikamaru who was trying to take a nap sighed. "Because it ointless. I already got enough marks on the written exam and the shurike. And I did well in my first two matches. My grade would be much higher than usual and that's gonna be more than enough for my mom. And that's good enough for me. I'm not gonna do any more work." He closed his eyes and ignored Ino's exasperated groan.

  "Argh! Such a zy ass. And you Choji? What's your excuse?" Ino turo the Akimichi who was mung on some chips.

  "What (munch) Shikamaru said." Like his friend, Choji ignored Ino and turned his attention back to what took priority. Salted chy potato chips.

  Ino looked at the two and just shook head. "I pity the person who's going to be on a team with you two."

  Shikamaru, who was lying on his desk, eyes closed, slightly smirked. 'I have a feeling you're not going to like it when they annouhe teams.'

  "Well even if they didn't fight someoo improve their grades they didn't make a dumb decision and lose points like someone else." Sakura, who was near Ino, spoke looking at Naruto with crossed arms.

  "Aw e on Sakura. I could have won that." Naruto whined as he applied the special healing cream Hinata gave him on some of the bruises on his arms.

  "That's an Illogical statement Naruto. You lost the moment you picked Sasuke Uchiha as your oppo." Shino spoke as he examihe small fly on his fiip.

  "Yeah. Even a blind person could tell that you were going to lose that fight." Kiba said ughing.

  "Um… I- I think you tried your best… Naruto." Hinata was very shy and spoke in a small voice. She looked at Naruto from the er of her eyes and gave him a small smile.

  "Thanks Hinata." Naruto beamed as the girl gave him pliments.

  "You're coddling him too much Hinata. He won't learn not to pick a fight with someone who kick his ass that way." Sakura said with a smirk. She knew about Hinata's crush and thought it was cute.

  "Hey. I'll beat that jerk ime. After I bee a Genin I'm gonna train hard and then I'm gonna kick his ass." Naruto said standing up from his seat. He turo Sasuke and spoke. "Hear that. I'm gonna take you down in our rematch."

  Sasuke was looking out the window and didn't even bother paying attention to whatever Naruto said. And it only made the blonde angrier.

  "Naruto, sit down! The final part of the exam is about to begin." Iruka said from the front of the css and the blonde obediently sat in his spot. A few mier Iruka addressed his students.

  "We've reached the final portion of the graduation exam. When your name is called, proceed to the testing room. Mizuki and I will be waiting. Your test will be on… The e jutsu. Good luck everyone." Iruka left and sooudents were being called one by one.

  "Kiba Inuzuka."

  "Sweet. It's my turn." When Kiba's name was called he stood from his spot and grinned with excitement. "Good luck you guys."

  "e on. Whehey gonna call me?" Naruto tapped his fingers on the desk and waited.

  "Be patient Naruto. They'll call soon. There aren't ma." Sakura said but then turo Sasuke's dire. 'Look at him sitting by the window so calm and cool…. Chaa! He looks so hot.'

  Sakura's face turned red and she immediately shook her head to get rid of any distrag thoughts.

  "Sasuke Uchiha." The Uchiha slowly stood from his spot and walked towards the door.

  "Good luck Sasuke. Yonna do great." Sakura said with a big smile.

  The Uchiha simply gnced in her dire but didn't say or do anything else. There was no ge in his expression as he looked at her.

  'Chaa… He looked. He's so cool. I hope I'm on Sasuke's team.'

  Naruto grumbled seeing Sakura's attention on his rival.

  Several mier the name was called. "Sakura Haruno."

  "Good luck Sakura." Naruto said with a big smile and wave.

  The pink haired kunoichi smiled at him but then her face turned serious. "Naruto you better not py any pranks and screw up. You hear?"

  The blonde boy grinned and eagerly nodded his head. "Yup. Don't you worry. I'm definitely gonna pass. Believe it."

  Sakura gave the boy a small smile after hearing that. Over the years she came to see him as a good friend. She would get annoyed by some of his antics but he was someone she cared about.

  Around 10 mier the name was called.

  "Naruto Uzumaki."

  Naruto stood from his seat and took a deep breath and closed his eyes. 'Alright Naruto. Get it together. You do this. You've been training your whole life for this. You bee a ninja. Believe it.'

  He opened his eyes and made his way to the testing room.

  "Alright Naruto. Make at least three identical es." Iruka looked at the boy and spoke. He was ed that Naruto might try a prank or something a himself failed but seeing the boy's serious expression the in rexed. 'e on Naruto. You do this.'

  Narutht his hands together and made the seal. 'Ninja art: e jutsu.'

  Four es were created in a puff of smoke. Iruka and Mizuki ied the es and found them all identical. Iruka smiled and sighed in relief. He had a big smile as he looked at Naruto.

  "They're perfect. gratutions Naruto. You've earhis." Iruka took a leaf headband and gave it to the boy.

  "YES! FINALLY. YAHOO!" Naruto was giddy with joy and he immediately took the headband and tied it around his forehead.

  "I'm a ninja now. Lookout world. Naruto Uzumaki is ing. Hahaha…" Naruto felt like he the world.

  "Alright alright calm down. You've trained hard this st year and it showed. Not only did you pass but surprisingly you're not the st in css."

  "Yeah. That was a plete surprise for everyone." Mizuki said with a light chuckle.

  "I really wao pass this exam. It was hard. But I did it." Naruto said, giving them a thumbs up.

  "Yes. Yes you did. But you shouldn't sck off. Your real journey has only just begun." Iruka had a kind smile as he looked at the boy.

  Naruto nodded with a grin. "Thanks for everything Iruka sensei."

  "So Naruto, now that the exams are over, what are you gonna do?" Mizuki asked the boy with a smile.

  "I'm gonna go over and celebrate at Ichiraku Ramen."

  "Well, have fun. I gotta get back to work." Mizuki said ahe two.

  "Hey Iruka sensei. You wanna e with me to celebrate?" Naruto asked the man.

  The in shook his head. "No. I have plenty of work to plete here ao send the reports to the Hokage. You go and have fun."

  The blonde nodded and soohe room with a Leaf ninja headband shining on his forehead.