Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, but I own th OC's.
A/N: Well, here is Chapter 6 of Naruto: A Better Life. It is slightly short, but I didn't want to do the same thing as one of my previous chapters. I'm also sorry for not putting this up last weekend, but I said it might not be put up then. Anyway, I've said enough, so let's get on to the chapter.
"All right, so you all understand that the rules are the same as before, right?" Genma asked the genin.
"Hai!" They all said. "Hey, where's the other proctor?" Naruto asked.
"Unfortunately, Hayate-san was found dead yesterday," Genma said. Some of the genin gasped in shock.
"Okay, the matches will soon begin. The first match between Uzumaki Naruto and Hyuuga Neji will begin in 10 minutes," Genma said.
In the rest area...
Naruto was sitting in the rest area, waiting for his match to begin. He was talking to Hinata and Sakura.
"Naruto-kun, please be careful," Hinata said.
"Don't worry Hinata-chan, I'll be fine," Naruto said.
"The result of this match been determined," Neji said, walking in.
"Yeah, how so?" Naruto asked.
"The result is your loss," Neji said.
"Pfft, we'll see when the match ends," Naruto said. Neji shook his head and walked out.
In the arena...
"Will Uzumaki Naruto and Hyuuga Neji please report to the arena for the first match!" Genma said. Both of the genin walked to the center and stood across from one another.
"Are both of you ready?" Genma asked.
"Hai!" Both Naruto and Neji called out.
"Hajime!" Genma yelled, jumping back.
"Neji, this battle is for Hinata-chan. I don't plan on losing," Naruto said.
"Unfortunately, destiny has chosen me as victor, so you're only going to embarass yourself," Neji said.
"Destiny, Smeshtiny," Naruto said, forming a familiar crossed seal. "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!"
Four Narutos appeared next to the original. "Do you really think Kage Bunshins are going to change anything?" Neji asked, getting in the Juuken stance.
"Depends," Naruto said before the kage bunshins charged at Neji. When the first Naruto reached Neji, Neji thrust his hand forward, dispelling the Naruto instantly. The rest met the same fate. Naruto reformed the crossed seal, "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!"
This time, forty Narutos appeared. "Go!" Naruto yelled. A group of Narutos charged at Neji. Neji struck each one in different spots. He struck one and it was knocked backwards like all the rest. Neji turned toward another, not noticing that the one he'd just hit hadn't dispelled. He was shocked when he was knocked off his feet and thrown forward.
"What?! How did he get through my defense?" Neji thought angrily, standing back up.
"Surprise," Naruto said.
"How?" Neji asked.
"I was attacking you, along with my clones. You made the mistake of thinking I was just a clone," Naruto said.
"Heh, well it won't happen again," Neji said. More Narutos ran toward Neji as he started to spin. "Hakkeshou Kaiten!" The Narutos were thrown back and dispelled. The real Naruto and three other clones were left.
"Well, that's not good," Naruto said quietly. He started to think of a plan. All of a sudden, Neji charged forward, making Naruto forget his thoughts and go on the defensive. Neji was able to dispel the remaining clones.
"That spinning attack of his looks like a complete defense, which means I probably can't use weapons. Damn, I can't think of how to get through it. Also, his Juuken is a problem," Naruto thought, eyeing Neji wearily.
"It seems that you are just as worthless as Hinata-sama," Neji said.
"Don't berate Hinata-chan, she's just as good as you! What is it with the Hyuuga Clan that makes you such a bastard?!" Naruto said.
"Heh, since you are going to lose anyway, I'll explain..." Neji started.
In the rest area...
"I think that Neji guy may be right," Jin said as Neji explained his clan to Naruto.
"No, he is wrong. Naruto-itoko will win. Destiny is never pre-determined, it is based directly on your decisions in life. You make your own destiny," Ryu said.
"I hope you're right man," Jin said.
"Itoko, don't prove me wrong," Ryu thought to himself.
Back at the match...
Neji had just finished explaining the Hyuuga Clan. Naruto thought it was cruel to do such a thing to people. He told Neji that he planned to change the Hyuuga Clan as soon as he became Hokage.
"I respect your motive, but it will never happen. It is the destiny of the Branch Family to always serve the Main," Neji said.
"You may not believe in me, but I will make you the promise of doing what I said, because that is my nindo. I never go back on my word," Naruto said.
"Enough talk, come!" Neji said, getting back in the Juuken stance.
"Fine!" Naruto said, rushing forward. He reached Neji, but was knocked off of his feet. He slowly stood back up.
"You're within range, Hakke Rokujuuyonshou!" Neji said. He rushed forward and started to strike Naruto. "2! 4! 8! 16! 32! 64 palms!" Neji yelled after every attack. Naruto was knocked backwards and lay on the ground. "Proctor, this match is over."
"Win..." Genma started to say, but he stopped when he noticed Naruto starting to get up. Neji turned to see what had stopped Genma and was shocked to see Naruto standing.
""What?! I closed all of your tenketsu! You shouldn't be conscious, much less moving," Neji said.
"Gomen, I'm just to stubborn to stay down," Naruto said, laughing slightly. "I feel so drained, it feels like I'm completely out of chakra...that's it!"
Naruto's Mindscape...
"All right Kyuubi, I need your chakra," Naruto said.
"Very well," Kyuubi growled.
Back outside...
Naruto started to gather chakra. Red chakra started to swirl around him.
"How is he gathering chakra?!" Neji thought, surprised.
Naruto created a clone beside him. "It's time to use my new technique," he said, holding his hand out to his clone. The clone started to twist his hands above Naruto's hand. Red chakra started to swirl in his hand and finally formed a spiraling ball. He rushed toward Neji after the clone dispelled itself.
"Must act quickly," Neji said as Naruto was almost upon him. "Hakkeshou Kaiten!"
"Rasengan!" Naruto yelled. The two attacks collided, struggling to gain ground against one another. Suddenly, there was a big explosion and smoke filled the area. After the smoke cleared, everyone saw Naruto standing over Neji, talking to him.
"H-how did you beat me?" Neji asked weakly.
"You know how you speak of destiny? I failed the graduation exam at the Academy 3 time because of a jutsu I just couldn't get. Now look, I can create Kage Bunshin, and was even able to complete a technique with their help," Naruto said.
"Winner: Uzumaki Naruto!" Genma said as cheers rose up in the crowd.
"How did that gaki get his foxes chakra unsealed...Jiraiya!" Orochimaru fumed from the Kage's box.
"I can't believe Neji lost," Tenten thought from the stands.
"You've gotten stronger itoko," Ryu said quietly.
In the rest area...
"Congratulations Naruto-kun!" Hinata yelled, running up and hugging Naruto.
"Yeah, congrats Naruto," Sakura said.
"Arigatou Hinata-chan, Sakura," Naruto said smiling.
"You did a good job itoko," Ryu said, walking over.
"Arigatou, Ryu-itoko," Naruto said. Ryu smirked.
In the arena...
"The next match will be between Uzumaki Ryu and Subaku no Kankuro!" Genma announced.
"I would like to see how the other Uzumaki has improved since his team defeated my Sound genin," Orochimaru thought. "Too bad it'll have to wait."
"Proctor! I forfeit the match!" Kankuro yelled to Genma. "Boo's" started coming from the crowd.
"Why would he give up?" Jin said.
"He must have a good reason," Ryu said.
"Now, now. It is a participant's decision on whether or not to compete," Genma said to the crowd. "Due to forfeit, the winner is Uzumaki Ryu. Now, the 3rd match will begin between Nara Shikamaru and Subaku no Temari!"
Canon Battle...
"Winner: Subaku no Temari!" Genma said.
"That guy had victory, why didn't he take it?" Jin asked no one in particular.
"He was running low on chakra, he knew he couldn't hold her for much longer before he ran out," Tsuya said.
"Oh," Jin said.
Unknown Location...
"Dammit Kakashi-sensei, I don't want to miss any of the matches!" Sasuke said angrily.
"Okay Sasuke, let's head out," Kakashi said.
Stadium, Konoha...
"The 4th match between Haruno Sakura and Kyoushu Tsuya will begin shortly!" Genma said.
Naruto, Hinata, Sakura, and Ryu's team were sitting in the rest area.
"*sigh*, I wish Sasuke-kun were here to see my match," Sakura said.
"Don't worry about it, I'm here. Besides, Sasuke is probably on his way now. He would have been here sooner if it wasn't for Kakshi-sensei's frequent tardiness," Naruto assured her.
"Yeah, I guess you're right. Might as well head down to the arena," Sakura said.
"Yeah, I'm right there with you," Tsuya said, following Sakura.
"Good luck you two," The other three said.
"Arigatou you guys," Sakura and Tsuya said together. "Ryu-kun, you'll see how strong I've become," Tsuya said.
"I look forward to it," Ryu said, smiling. Tsuya blushed, then smiled and walked out with Sakura.
Arena...
"Are both of you ready?" Genma asked. Tsuya and Sakura nodded. "Hajime!"
"Good luck," Tsuya and Sakura said to each other.
They both ran in opposite directions, Sakura pulling out two kunai while Tsuya pulled out some shuriken. They stopped a couple of feet apart and threw their weapons. The weapons stopped each other and fell to the ground. When they hit the ground, Sakura formed seals. "Magen: Narakumi no Jutsu!" she yelled. Tsuya's vision changed and she saw her clan lying dead in front of her. Standing above them were a couple of shinobi with sadistic grins on their faces. On the outside of the genjutsu, Sakura started to run toward Tsuya when she saw tears form in Tsuya's eyes. Sakura faltered slightly upon seeing this. Back inside the genjutsu, Tsuya was starting to cry harder.
"Nooo..." she whispered. "Wait, didn't Sakura form a seal...this is a genjutsu!" Tsuya thought. "Kai!" Tsuya's vision went back to normal, just in time to be knocked backwards by Sakura's fist. Tsuya rolled across the ground, stopping a few feet away. She stood up and spit a little blood out of her mouth. "Damn that girl hits hard!"
Sakura started to form seals again. "Bunshin no Jutsu!" she said, forming two bunshin.
"Bunshins," Tsuya said, forming seals of her own. "Doton: Tsuchirenda no Jutsu!" Pieces of earth rose off the stadium floor, most were the size of baseballs. They shot forward and when they reached Sakura, she dodged. Her bunshin weren't as lucky and they disappeared. Sakura lost her concentration when the last bunshin disappeared and was hit by a couple of rocks, knocking her down. She stood back up, holding her left arm, which was bleeding, and her stomach. She shook herself of the pain and rose her hands back into seals. "Katon: Endan!" Sakura said as a small ball of fire came from her mouth and went toward Tsuya. Tsuya dodged and ran toward Sakura.
Meanwhile, in the rest area...
"They're pretty much even," Jin said, following the two girls movements.
"Hai, but I think Tsuya has a slight edge," Ryu said.
"Why do you say that?" Naruto asked.
"Basically, Tsuya is used to fighting with opponents, while Sakura hasn't had to fight as many battles. While I wouldn't say Sakura is weak, she has depended on you and Sasuke to help her in most battles. Tsuya has never really needed Jin's or my help," Ryu said.
"That's not entirely true! She's been plenty of help to us. Hmm... how did you know though?" Naruto asked.
"I could tell when we first met her, that she had never done a lot of fighting, but I have to say, she's definitely changed since then," Ryu said.
"Yeah, she has gotten stronger," Naruto said.
Back at the fight...
Sakura had just knocked Tsuya back again after spin-kicking her when she had reached Sakura. Sakura was starting to breath heavily while Tsuya had just started to pant.
"Sakura has gotten much stronger since the last time I saw her fight," Tsuya thought. "I may have to use my Dorou Doumu...but Sakura probably knows its weakness. I may have to resort to the stronger version, but if it doesn't work, I'm through."
Sakura was forming the handseals for the Endan jutsu, watching Tsuya carefully. Tsuya started to head toward Sakura. When Tsuya got closer, Sakura unleashed her jutsu. Tsuya finally got her chance as she rolled to the side and rushed at Sakura. When she got to her, Tsuya called out her jutsu. "Doton: Doton Kekkai - Nijusou Dorou Doumu!"
Sakura's eyes widened as an earth dome surrounded her. On the outside, Tsuya had one hand on the first layer and a hand on the second. Back in the dome, Sakura was trying to think of a way out.
"This thing sucks chakra out of me. I need to use Yuugao-sensei's jutsu, but I'm not sure if I have enough chakra," Sakura thought worriedly. She decided to try it anyway, and started to form handseals.
"Raiton: Dendou Sugoi!" Sakura yelled, slamming an electric-covered fist into the dome wall. She burst through the side, making Tsuya gasp in surprise.
"H-how did she do that?!" Tsuya thought.
"Heh, I'm free, but I don't...have any...chakra left," Sakura said weakly, falling to the ground. The earth dome crumbled to the ground and Tsuya fell to her knees, gasping for breath. The whole stadium was silent, waiting for Genma to make a decision. "Genma-san, call it, I'm finished," Sakura said, still lying on the ground. Genma nodded.
"Winner: Kyoushu Tsuya!" Genma said.
Medics came and checked on Sakura and Tsuya, noting that, aside from Sakura's cut arm, they were all right. They healed Sakura's arm and then they left. Sakura and Tsuya went back up to the rest area where their friends were waiting.
"Congratulations Tsuya," Jin said.
"Hai, you did great Tsuya-chan," Ryu said. Tsuya blushed at the compliments while Sakura looked crest-fallen.
"You did a good job too, Sakura," Hinata said.
"Hai, don't be sad. You did your best," Naruto said.
"Arigatou guys," both Tsuya and Sakura said to them.
"The next match between Shuuha Jin and Aburame Shino will begin in a little while," Genma announced.
"Looks like it's finally my turn," Jin said, preparing for the match.
"Hai, at least you get to battle, I have to wait," Ryu said, sulking.
"Don't worry Ryu-itoko, our match will be soon," Naruto said.
"Hai, but it doesn't make it any better," Ryu said. They sat there for a couple of minutes when they heard a noise. They all turned to see leaves swirling around two people.
"Sasuke-kun..!" Sakura gasped in delight.
Names/ Jutsu
Hakkeshou Kaiten - Eight Divination Palms of the Hand, Heavenly Spin
Hakke Rokujuuyonshou - Eight Divination Signs, 64 Palms of the Hand
Magen: Narakumi no Jutsu - Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique
Doton: Tsuchirenda no Jutsu - Earth Style: Earth Barrage Technique
Katon: Endan - Fire Style: Fireball
Doton: Doton Kekkai - Nijusou Dorou Doumu - Earth Style: Earth Barrier - Double-layer Earth Dome Prison
Raiton: Dendu Sugoi - Lightning Style: Electric Shatter
A/N: Well, that's all for this chapter. I guess it was slightly longer than I expected, but that's good...right? Anyway, I'll be getting the next chapter up next weekend, but it may be earlier. That's it for now, so this is FFD, signin out!
Extra Note: I would like to start getting reviews on this fic so that I know why, the people who favorite/story alert it, they like it. Also I would like to have some constructive criticism, so can you please do it? I also have a new policy, if you review my fic, I'll review yours just as equally as you did mine(if you have a fic that is). Anyway, that's it.
Ja ne!