Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, if I did then this would be in the Anime instead of a fan fiction, but I do not.

Summary: Sasuke returns and a tournament is held amongst people approximately 15-16 years old from Konoha as well as 3 certain Suna Shinobi with the reward of an automatic Rank up and S-class mission pay for the winner. (Possible spoilers for Shippuden manga/anime)

Pairings: maybe, dunno yet, but if there are they will NOT be one of three things: Yaoi/Yuri, Sas/Sak or Naru/Hina. If there are pairings they would be Naru/Saku, Neji (or maybe Lee)/Tenten, Ino/Shika and so on. If you don't like it, get over it, I can't please everyone

I am MORE than happy to have people help me to improve my writing skills as long as you aren't a dickhead about it but I'm working off of what I remember from English class and my spelling and grammar check… which Im hoping is a good enough memory to not have people throwing up from the bad writing.

"Ramen" -talking

'Ramen'-thinking

"Ramen"- Kyuubi talking

(Somewhere at some time) - Setting of the scene

Katon-Jutsus

Snake-hand seals

ON WITH THE FIC!

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The Tournament

Chapter 1: The Return

(Naruto's house 6:00AM)

Uzumaki Naruto started his day as he usually did, smashing his annoying alarm clock into tiny shards before going back to sleep mumbling something about "ramen" and "Sakura-chan". After about half an hour he would get up, have a shower and eat about 10 packs of instant ramen. Normal routine, nothing new, but there was something different about this morning Naruto couldn't put his finger on…

The person sitting on his couch watched him as he went through his daily routine wondering how long it would take for the Dobe to notice him (AN: 3 guesses who this is.) with a smirk on his face, after about half an hour the smirk was gone, replaced with a look that clearly said "WTF?"

'How long is it going to take for the moron to see me? I'm only 10 feet away from him!' The Mysterious (cough cough) figure thought. Just as Naruto was getting up to leave he had enough

"Naruto!" he all but yelled, said person jumped about 3 feet in the air before turning around

"Sa-Sa-SASUKE-TEME!?" Naruto screamed

"It's been a long time Naruto" Sasuke replied grinning

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE?"

"As far as anyone else is concerned, you beat me and brought me back here against my will"

"Huh?" was the brilliant reply to this comment

"You heard me Dobe, you beat be in a fight and brought me back" Sasuke replied with a slight eye twitch

"But…. There's no way people will believe that, you aren't even bruised."

"True… but we are going to have a fight right in front of a witness, probably Sakura, and you are going to beat me senseless"

At this Naruto grew VERY suspicious, the Sasuke he knew would never willingly lose to Naruto in anything, his eyes narrowing he grabbed this obvious Sasuke imposter and slammed him into a wall shouting; "WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THE REAL SASUKE!"

Sasuke was shocked, and annoyed…which was a bad combination, you just don't freak out on Sasuke and expect nothing to happen these days, you couldn't back when he was 12 for that matter, even so, Sasuke replied in a calm voice that was also somehow threatening at the same time

"I am the real Sasuke you Dobe, all Im doing is trying to make up a way for me to come back here without just walking up and saying "hey Im back, sorry I betrayed you and went off to your greatest enemy", no one would believe me" he reasoned (still slightly threateningly)

Glaring suspiciously, Naruto let go of Sasuke and asked one simple question

" What's the plan?"

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(Team 7's meeting place 7:30AM)

Haruno Sakura was very annoyed at the moment, this morning sucked for three reasons,

One: her alarm clock didn't wake her up on time Two: Her shower ran out of hot water before she was done and so she had to rinse her hair in ice water ands Three: Everyone was late…. AGAIN!

"Where the hell is Naruto, at least HE is usually somewhat on time, I've been standing here for half an hour waiting for that baka to show up so I can at least talk to someone", she was so busy ranting she didn't even notice Naruto lean up against the bridge behind her and wait for her to notice him. She didn't, that is, not until she backed up to lean on the bridge and backed up right into him. Without even thinking Sakura spun around with a well-aimed punch that connected squarely into a very shocked Naruto's face, sending him flying about 15 feet skidding every so often on his face as he went.

"NARUTO! You baka! Sneaking up on me and scaring me like that you should be ashamed!" She scolded knowing full well he was out cold from a full powered punch to the face, " Damnit and now I have to heal you too, how dare you!" A very amused Sasuke watched this ensue and it took everything he had to not laugh, he had changed since Orochimaru's death, he was lighter, not nearly as light as Naruto, but he wasn't quite as cold anymore (not that he let anyone know).

After Sakura was finished healing Naruto's face and scolding him for whenever reason she could find, she sat down next to him and they talked about pretty much anything, how everyone was doing, training, ramen(that didn't last long), all Sasuke had to do was wait for Naruto's cue to "attack" which was about to come.

"Hey Sakura, when do you think we'll see Sasuke again?" Naruto asked trying not to smile, which became every easy as a sad look swept over Sakura's face.

" I don't know Naruto, hopefully soon," she whispered dejectedly

"Yeah me too, I bet I could kick is ass no problem" Gloated Naruto with pride, thumping his chest and succeeding to look like a complete idiot.

That was the cue, Sasuke stood up on his branch and called out in a clear cold voice " Oh really?", Sakura went white as a ghost and turned around to see the man she said she loved

"Sasuke-kun?" was heard faintly from the shocked Kuniochi

"Sasuke-teme!" shouted Naruto running at Sasuke with his hands raised into the familiar cross-shaped seal

"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!" two clones appeared at his side but Sasuke countered with some familiar seals of his own

Snake, ram, boar, monkey, horse, tiger "Katon: Gokakyuu no Jutsu" A huge fireball came flying out of Sasuke's mouth and 3 poofs of smoke were seen, leaving only thin air and a log in midair. Sasuke looked up just in time to have Naruto's heel crammed into his face, he could had easily dodged but didn't, he was supposed to lose. The force behind the kick sent Sasuke headfirst to the ground, but not before going through the branch he was still standing on, causing some pain.

Naruto landed next to the fallen Sasuke ready in a fighting stance waiting for what Sasuke's next move was planned to be, Sasuke rolled over, flipped to his feet and went through more seals: Rat, M. Tiger, (AN: when I put M before a seal it means modified), Dog, Ox, Hare, M. Tiger "Katon: Hosenka no Jutsu"

Sasuke spat about a dozen small fireballs out of his mouth at Naruto who managed to somehow dodge all of them but as he went to face Sasuke, he wasn't there. Naruto spun around just in time to have Sasuke's foot meet his jaw with a sickening crunch sending him flying

Sasuke crouched down on all fours and seemingly disappeared before reappearing behind the still airborne Naruto with his hand pressed against his back, using his hand to spin himself he aimed a kick at Naruto's ribcage which was easily blocked so he made a full spin and went to kick the other side, this time when Naruto blocked, Sasuke backhanded him in the face sending him rocketing downwards. Sasuke hit one more punch to level him out before flipping in midair to drive his heel into Naruto's chest, luckily Naruto shifted so the heel just missed him causing Sasuke to over rotate himself face first into Naruto's fist.

Sakura watched the exchanged in horror, watching the old rivals fight, she knew she should help but she couldn't seem to move, with a start she realized they were talking, straining to hear them she managed to pick up what was said.

"Naruto… how about we raise the stakes a little eh?" Sasuke said with a smirk, "how about this, The winner takes the loser with him, that means if you win I willingly come back to Konoha… but if I win then you come with me to find Itachi and Kill him."

"Deal" was the blonde Shinobi's reply, " what about Sakura-chan? Does she get a say in this?"

"No, you and me only, if that annoying girl interferes you lose automatically" Sasuke stated. Naruto looked to Sakura as if to ask if this was ok… she meekly nodded, "Anything to get Sasuke-kun back"

"Alright Teme how about we make this Short and sweet? No more wasting time, Rasengan vs. Chidori one more time

"Whatever Dobe, it doesn't matter to me" he said as he went through the seals, Ox, Hare, Monkey, grabbing his left arm in his right hand he charged his ultimate attack, sparks started to come from his palm and soon a loud chirping was heard through the training ground

Naruto creates a Kage Bunshin and held out his hand while swirling winds started to form in his palm increasing in speed until any normal eyes couldn't follow it. The two rivals charged at each other at insane speed and as their attacks clashed, both Shinobi called out their respective names

"CHIDORI!!"

"RASENGAN!"

A huge explosion filled the air and when the dust cleared only one was still standing.

Naruto.

As Sasuke lay there feigning unconsciousness, a loud poof was heard, team 7's Jounin Sensei Kakashi appeared, book in hand. What he saw stopped his usual excuses dead

"Yo! Sorry Im late but I had to hel- Sasuke?!" Kakashi asked, not believing his eye, seeing Naruto standing over him he asked " Naruto did you beat Sasuke?"

"Hell yeah, what did you expect?" Naruto said striking a pose, ranting about how great he was . Sakura was still speechless, as was Kakashi.

Just then a certain Nine-tailed demon lord decided to wake up, "yawn hey kit, what's up? Did I miss any- HOLY SHIT ITS EMO-BOY!"

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End chapter one

Alrighty ladies and gentlemen tell me what you think, be nice this is my first fan fiction and any not asshole comments on my writing (I.e. constructive criticism) is appreciated, Flames will be laughed at and used to make smores… mmmmmmm smores drool and yes this is a fic where Kyuubi isn't all "I hate everything" he likes Naruto and all that stuff… and thinks Sasuke is an emo… lol

Till I get off my ass and write (maybe tomorrow depends on my computer and school and stuff)

R&R