The 4th member. Chapter 1: Enter Keiji Saiyuki
Naruto and the rest of his team stood leaning on the bridge rail waiting on their sensei. As usual he's late, Sakura complained while staring off into the sparkling blue water. GRRRR! WHY DOES HE ALWAYS INSIST ON KEEPING US WAITING! Naruto yelled while looking around. Like yelling would help any Naruto, Sakura added. Sasuke leaned on the rail and closed his eyes signaling he had better things to do.
A moment after Naruto stopped yelling, two figures were seen heading in their direction. The taller one was obviously Kakashi, but the other remained a mystery to the group. Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke stared at the second figure wondering who the mysterious companion was. YOUR LATE AGAIN KAKASHI SENSEI, Sakura howled. A black cat crossed my path, so I had to take the long way, he replied with a grin.
Whos this guy, Kakashi sensei? Are we supposed to look after him or something, Naruto asked while staring the boy down. The boy stared back with his ruby red eyes, which had a strange but tranquil glow.
He had hair about Sasuke's length and it was red and silky. My name is Keij Saiyuki, he replied. I will be apart of this squad from now on. WAIT A DAMN MINUTE! YOU CANT JUST GO AND SAY YOUR IN OUR SQUD! Naruto yelled while clinching his fist. For once he's right, Sakura added, we already have three people in our squad. Normally that would be correct Sakura, Kakashi said while pulling out a document, but there's a new law stating every team must consist of a four man squad. Naruto and Sakura's jaws fell to the ground as their sensei explained to them. There's also a twist however, you each have to retake the second part of the Chuunin exam, but the good news is you don't have to take the survival part.
Just the preliminaries and the main matches, but the rules have changed, Kakashi said. This time it will be a team battle. The fights still remain one on one however. It just means u wont be fighting each other this time, Kakashi finished. Keiji, ill give u five minutes to get acquainted with the others, after that we start training. Its about time, Sasuke said stuffing his hand into his pockets. My name is Haruno Sakura, kunoichii in training, nice to meet you Keiji. Like wise, he replied while shaking her hand. Im Uzamaki Naruto and I'm going to be Hokage one day believe it! I see, Keiji said with interest. So that must mean your highly skilled. I wouldn't get your hopes up , Sasuke chimed in, hes just a dumbass with no talent.
YOU THINK YOUR SO COOL SASUKE JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE AN UCHIHA! You're the survivor of the Uchiha clan? Keiji asked. Hmph , Sasuke replied, that's right, he added and looked away
as if Keiji were a nobody. Don't mind him, Sakura whispered, he's not always like that, she said while blushing.
Times up, Kakashi said as he appeared right behind them. For today's lesson, he grinned, we'll have a sparring match, he said. First up we'll have Naruto against Keiji. You will fight until u have no chakra left, he added. Sasuke and Sakura watched as the two combatants made their way to the field. Just because your new, doesn't mean I'm going to hold back Naruto taunted. Keiji smirked and was over came by excitement.
Seeing how Naruto told him he was going to become Hokage, he thought Naruto would be an interesting opponent. Kakashi signaled for them to start. Naruto came charging recklessly towards Keiji. He threw a punch, but Keiji easily avoided it and countered with a powerful kick to Naruto's ribs sending him flyingInto a tree. Is this some sort of strategy? Keiji thought. Naruto got back on his feet. Damn that hurt!
He dusted himself off and charged again. Naruto leaped into the air and tried to kick him this time.
Keiji grabbed Narutos leg and threw him into the air. He leaped up next to Naruto's airborne body and punched his face then heel dropped Naruto in the stomach sending him crashing into the ground.
He's a lot tougher than he looks, thought Naruto. Naruto staggered to his feet and wiped the blood from his lips. At that moment Keiji appeared right in front of Naruto. He's fast! Naruto thought to himself while Keiji unleashed a 5 hit combo on him sending him back into the ground. Sasuke and Sakura stared as if they had never seen any1 that skilled in taijutsu. A smirk swept across Sasuke's face, thinking he found a worthy rival. Without thinking, Sakura began explaining the type of taijutsu Keiji was using. Tekken or Iron Fists, with traditional martial arts, she muttered. Naruto, finally pulling himself together, got up. YOUR GOING TO PAY FOR THAT! NOBODY KNOCKS ME DOWN 3 TIMES IN A ROW! BELIEVE IT! A look of disappointment swept across Keiji's face. I thought you were going to become Hokage? You shouldn't underestimate your opponents so much. After hearing that, Naruto was pissed Naruto began gathering chakra. Red chakra began forming around Naruto's body. Red chakra? Keiji thought. Naruto then perfomed
Hand seals. Kage Bunshin no Jutsu! Ten clones surrounded Keiji and began closing in on him.
That's more like it, Keiji said cracking his knuckles with excitement. Keiji performed a seal with just one hand and the clones burst into flames revealing the real Naruto. Sakura, Sasuke, and Kakashi were all stunned. I couldn't even keep up with the hand signs, he did it so fast I couldn't even see it, they all thought.
Keiji smirked and snapped his fingers with his right hand. Flames began dancing around him and Naruto.
Naruto stood trembling with his mouth wide open. Keiji grinned as the flames roared around him and Naruto. NEXT TIME ON NARUTO
Naruto: Who is this guy? I've never seen hand seals performed so fast!
Sakura: The clones just burst into flames!
Keiji: You'll never become Hokage fighting like that.
Naruto: EVERTHING IS IN FLAMES! HOWS HE DOING THAT
Chapter 2: Keiji- Oni of the Ash