Problem with the Seal
Warnings: None.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
Most of the way was spent in silence; not many ninja had approached us during the time, but the few who did met their end thanks to kyuubi. He didn't even wait for us to pitch in and help, he wanted to kill every ninja he could get his hands on. During his attack he had burned two scrolls before we had the chance to see what they were, but Sakura and I kept quiet about that. We didn't want to be on the receiving end of those fists. Naruto on the other hand, he held no fear. The first time kyuubi burned a scroll, Naruto started yelling at him for it; the second time we had to break up the fight between them. For once, I felt glad to be on Naruto's team. It meant that we would be less likely to get attacked and if we did, Naruto would stop the kyuubi.
When we caught sight of the building, we spotted some Iwa ninja; I stopped the team and tried to come up with a plan.
"This is our chance; if we can defeat them and get the scroll this time, we can finally enter the building and be done with this part of the exam." He paused. "If it isn't the scroll we need, then we will have to wait for another team to come by. Is that clear?"
"Yeah; all clear." We all jumped. When did they-? "Sorry, but it seems your plan won't work too well if you can't survive." Then they rushed at us. I blocked the attack coming towards me and flinched in surprise when I received a cut on my cheek. I threw a kunai at the offender and glanced behind me; there was no one there. But then, how did I get the wound on my cheek?
"Gah! They just keep splashing into water!" Kyuubi yelled irritably -wait, water? Water clones! We're fighting water clones! That means the real guys should be hiding somewhere!
"Guys! Keep your guard up! We need to find where the real ones are hiding!" I shouted. Naruto looked up at me and made his signature hand sign.
"Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Hundreds of Naruto's popped up and started running everywhere, looking for the hidden Iwa ninja. But, even with Naruto trying to find the ninja, the longer we fought, the more impatient kyuubi was visibly becoming. As he fought, his features became more feral in appearance; his teeth would sharpen, his claws would elongate, his eyes would become bloodthirsty, and his killing intent would rise. "I found 'em!"
As soon as he spoke those words, the clones vanished. He wasted no time pummeling those ninja. When he came back to meet with us he showed us an earth scroll. Perfect!
"Yes!" Sakura shouted. "We can finally get out of this place!"
"Let's hurry before we bump into anyone else." I stated, eager to get this over with.
…
When we made it to the building, I sighed in relief. On the wall was a plaque; I read it and realized there were instructions as well as some kind of metaphor written underneath. Ignoring the metaphor, I pulled the two scrolls from my pocket and followed the instructions.
"What are you doin?" Naruto asked.
"Following the instructions. It says we had to open both scrolls at the same time." He made a silent 'oh' and watched me continue. As soon as both the scrolls opened, a puff of smoke filled the area and Iruka appeared.
"Oh, seems you guys are lucky. You got my scroll." He smiled.
"Hey Iruka-sensei!" Naruto shouted. Iruka looked like he was going to say hi to him, but then he noticed the kyuubi.
"Um, who is that?" He asked, eyeing the guy.
"Oh, um…" Naruto started nervously, "That's … uh..."
"I'm the kyuubi."
"…Uh… Yeah.."
"What!? The kyuubi!? How did he get out of the seal!?" He panicked and then stared straight at Naruto. "Do you realize how bad of a situation this is? I must report to the Hokage at once! Stay here, all of you!" Then he was gone with a puff.
"If you think I'm going back in that seal you're wrong. There's no way I'm going to get stuck in that sewer you call a mind." Naruto balled his fists and hit his head and repeatedly.
"Stupid. Stupid. Stupid!"
"N-Naruto?" Sakura stated.
"Wait Sakura." Naruto turned to face the kyuubi. "What makes you think you're going to get your way here? They sealed you once, they can seal you back again.
"I don't think you actually have the authority here." Kyuubi stated, walking closer to Naruto. "The seal's keeping me next to you, but it has no means of stopping me." He smirked and backed away, walking towards me this time. I tensed up. He grabbed my neck, thrusting me into the air. Shit! I tried to kick him, to scratch his arm and get him to let go, but he only tightened his grip. I chocked.
"What are you doing!? Put him down!" Naruto shouted.
"Let him go!"
"See, this is what I'm talking about. You have no control over me. The seal only binds me to you." Kyuubi chuckled. "I could kill him if I wanted to." I struggled now; his claws were digging into my skin.
"I said: PUT HIM DOWN!" Chains shot up from the ground and jerked him into the ground. I gasped, coughing and looked up. Naruto was walking up to the kyuubi and stepping on his head. "Seems you were wrong; now, you're going to listen to me. I don't want you hurting anyone from the village. Do you understand?" No answer. Naruto glared.
"Well?" He spat. The kyuubi bit his lip.
"…Fine. Just get your stupid foot off my head." Naruto moved and the chains vanished.
"Good. Are you okay Sasuke?"
"Yeah." I stated, still shocked from what happened. "I'm fine." Sakura helped me up and decided that it would be best to stay away from the kyuubi –or at least, as far away from it as we could be. And, oh look, Iruka was back and the Hokage was with him.
"Naruto." Naruto turned his attention to the Hokage. "Can you explain what's going on here?"
"Uh, sure. That bastard is out of his seal. I think it had something to do with that snake guy." He paused. "Yeah, after he used some weird five prong thing I felt sick and then, next thing I know, the kyuubi is out." The kyuubi crossed his arms.
"So, the kyuubi is free. What's got him acting so well?"
"He's still bounded to me thanks to the seal… And it seems the seal gives me power over him."
"How so?" From there, the Hokage and Naruto continued the conversation –the Hokage asking questions and Naruto answering. After all the immediate topics were done with, Orochimaru was brought up and I was pulled into the conversation. The hokage began asking me questions about the events and if I had any idea why he would be after me. I had told him that Orochimaru kept telling me he'd give me power and insisting that I give up the village and go with him, why? I didn't know. I voiced my lack of knowledge in this area, but even the Hokage wasn't sure of the snake's intentions. So, my mind wandered from the conversation as thoughts and possibilities passed through my mind, but then, Naruto's protesting brought me back to reality.
"What do you mean I can't continue!?"
"I'm sorry Naruto, but until we make sure the kyuubi will not be a risk to anyone, we'll have to take you out of the chunnin exams and keep a few anbu around to watch on him."
"But he's under my control! The seal lets me-" The Hokage shook his head.
"There is too much we still do not know about this situation. I cannot risk something happening –especially with the Kazekage here to see." He paused. "If it makes you feel better, we called a seal master to inspect your seal." The kyuubi mumbled something under his breath.
"How does that make me feel better?" The Hokage smiled.
"He's one of the legendary sannin. That means, you might be able to convince him to train you or teach you a really cool jutsu." Naruto's face lit up.
"A legendary sannin!? He could probably teach me how to create earthquakes!" He jumped for joy. "When is he coming!?"
"He'll be here within a week's time. For now, you and your team needs to rest." He looked towards us. "Also, you two will be able to continue the exams without Naruto if you wish." Sakura and I nodded and the Hokage was gone with a puff. Iruka stayed behind.
"Until the anbu are assigned the task of keeping an eye on you both, I'm supposed to stay here and watch." He stated.
"Wait; you guys are going to be watching everything I do?"
"Most likely." Iruka stated and the kyuubi visibly shuddered.
"That's gross."
Author's Note: You may want to go back and read the first chapter again if you had read this before; I changed a lot within this story.