Champion
Disclaimer of DOOOOOOOOM: I have not yet succeeded in owning Naruto.
I cursed. The Uchiha had sent me here, to the front lines, in an effort to rid himself of his problems.
He, as it turned out, was greatly influenced by Danzou when he was younger. And Danzou was responsible for him becoming the sixth. Never mind that Sasuke wasn't trained for it. Never mind that I was, and still am, the strongest in the village. Never mind that I have the favour of the sennins.
I looked around me, my closest friends were around me. Neji, ever the arrogant jackass, saying we could handle the whole fuckin' army, as it was decided by fate. It was a joke. Sai, who I'll admit (if grudgingly) is my best friend. Shikamaru, who was muttering how troublesome we and the opposing army are. Kiba, who was petting the monstrousity that was Akamaru. And finally, the Kazekage himself, Gaara. I shared a small smile with him.
Suddenly Shikamaru stopped muttering to himself. "Alright, remember, we're just scouting" he glanced at me and Kiba. "So there will be NO fights, and absolutely NO engaging the entire army."
We all nodded.
I did so halfheartedly.
The mission went off without a hitch, we saw several camps, but most were just scouting camps. The only camp of any real consequence was the center one. The one in the center of the other camps, yet furthest away from Konoha. There were over six-hundred nin there. It was a force made up of chuunin and jounin.
I finished gathering my stuff. Sarutobi's old army worn under the orange cloak. Tonight I was heading out alone. I had my own mission to attend to.
As I left I saw Gaara by the gate. He nodded at me.
"Suna is prepared to back you up" he stated. "If needed, which is highly unlikely."
We shared a grin.
"Thanks Gaara, have a happy life"
I continued on my way.
Eventually I saw Sai.
Ok, maybe I wasn't completely alone.
We nodded, no words would be spoken; as none were needed.
We were brothers, Sai was what Sasuke used to be to me, only far greater.
If he lived, he would defend my bonds, and I would do the same for him.
We slipped past the head bases security. We got into position. A final grin.
Ink and red chakra attacked the base.
It would be my final selfless act in the name of my village.
Sai, committed senpuku after I fell.
My name was Uzumaki Naruto, I defeated the grass, I slew the akatsuki, I dead for my village.
Yet, I live on, in the spirit of Konoha.
In the eternal spring of youth.
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