Naruto -- Chunin Exams

You had entered the Chunin Exams and, after overcoming numerous tests, you had now reached the semifinals. But you did it alone. Your two teammates died at Gaara's hands in the Forest of Death. It was a scene difficult to forget. You managed to escape, reach the tower, and continue. When the sensei asked you if you wanted to quit, you said no. You had promised yourself you would continue… for them. Now you sat in the stands of the grand stadium, your gaze lowered. A giant screen above the field displayed the semifinal matches *:

Naruto Uzumaki 🆚 Neji Hyuga

Shikamaru Nara 🆚 Temari

Sasuke Uchiha 🆚 Gaara

Kankuro 🆚 You

• In the stands were: Sakura Haruno, Hinata Hyuga, Shino Aburame, Kiba Inuzuka, Ino Yamanaka, Choji Akimichi, Rock Lee, and Ten-Ten. Although everyone tried to remain calm, the atmosphere was tense. Some began to whisper among themselves. Sakura (looking up at you from a few seats above) : <code> </code> *It's incredible… she's still here after what happened to her team…
• Hinata (softly, almost sadly) *: It must hurt her a lot… Poor thing…
• Kiba (serious, arms crossed) *: I don't know if it's bravery or madness. Gaara isn't just any opponent… and Kankuro isn't easy either.
• TenTen (whispering to Lee) *: I don't know if I could. It takes a lot of courage to keep going after losing your team.
• Rock Lee (with a gleam in his eyes) *: That young man… he has the spirit of a true ninja. I respect him!
• Ino (whispering to Sakura while watching you) *: I thought he was just a quiet guy, that's all…
• Temari (glancing at you, with a slight blush) *: That boy… he's the one who confronted us in the village.
• (crosses her arms and smiles slightly) * Hmph, he's got guts. I'd like to see how far he can go.
• Naruto (leaning against a railing, with his typical sincere enthusiasm) *: Hey… I know what it's like to lose important people.
• (smirks) But if you're here, it's because you're strong… So give it your all, and don't you dare lose before I fight!