Naruto: Heart's Desire - Part 9

Naruto ran across the rooftops, searching something or someone unfamiliar. She had to find the demon behind this and stop him.

She was worried about everyone. Kei, Urumi, Tenten, Sakura.....Sasuke. She hoped that they were alright.

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The skinny man, Ryodo, fought like a dancer. He twisted his body into almost impossible shapes, and he was able to move quickly and gracefully. Sasuke didn't get a scratch on the guy. However, the Jounin's sickle had already left deep gashes in the brunette's legs arms and torso.

"Is that all you've got?" Ryudo asked, sneering. "Is that all the great Sasuke Uchiha can muster? Pathetic!"

He spun the chain around himself, and Sasuke leapt away as the sickle was sent flying towards her. However, she wasn't quick enough, and it embedded itself in her side.

Ryodo laughed. "Hope you didn't need that kidney, because you're about to lose it!" he yanked hard, causing the weapon to pulll through and out of the former Uchiha's side, causing a gush of blood to spill out.

Sasuke glared at her laughin opponent. If this kept up much longer, she would be fllet of Sasuke very soon.

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Meanwhile, Tenten fought the large hammer wielder, Tomaru. They were evenly matched, surprisingly. Everytime he swung his hammer, Tenten would block using her iron club. The obese Jounin growled.

"You little bitch!" He said through gritted teeth. "Stand still and let me crush you!"

Tenten smirked. "Oh, no. I'm not gonna lose against you, porky!"

"How DARE you mockME! I am a Jounin! I FAR outrank you, little Genin!"

"Rank and skill are two very different things." The girl remarked.

Tomaru yelled, and threw his hammer away. "No more Mr. Nice Guy! I'll kill ya! HARD BODY JUTSU!" Suddenly, his whole body turned to steel, and he charged at her.

Tenten blocked the man's punch with her weapon. "That's a weird jutsu. But it makes no difference. In order to protectmy friends, I WILL defeat you, tubby!"

"STOP BEING SO DISRESPECTFUL!"

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Sakura sized up her opponent. She, Sasuke and Tenten had split up, to better deal with their opponents. They had decided to move out onto the rooftops, which were much more spacious.

The man in front of her, Kitano, stood resolutely, but not using any kind of percievable battle stance.

"Why do you defend the jinchuriki?" He asked.

Sakura shrugged. "Honestly, I don't quite know myself. First, when she was a boy, I didn't like her at all. Then, after a while, we formed a friendship, of sorts. And then, after she and Sasuke got together, I became bitter, and resented them both. And then, she saved my life, even though she didn't have to, she had no right to. So, I dunno, I'm kinda confused about it all. However, I made a promise. I promised to be her friend, and support her, no matter what. And I KNOW that she isn't some monster or beast! She's Naruto Uzumaki, my dear friend!"

Kitano nodded in understanding. "An admirable gesture, though foolish. She is a monster, and will one day betray your trust."

The pink-haired kunoichi smirked. "Yeah, right. You just want to delay your loss. Now, get ready!"

"Very well then."

They charged, Kitano trying to strike side with his tonfa, but Sakura blocks him with her hand. She punches his face, but he raises his arm and stops the attack. Sakura kicks his side, but it doesn't do much. So, getting desperate, she headbutts him, and becomes disoriented. She seperates from the man.

"You're...pretty good." Kitano says dazedly, clearing his head.

"You're not so bad yourself." Sakura said, smirking. "However, you should prepare yourself for unexpected attacks."

Kitano chuckled. "I'm getting lectured by a Genin. How pathetic."

Sakura grinned. "Now, let's finish up, shall we. No more playing around."

"You're right." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a certain pill. "Now then, let's see how good you really are." He puts the pill in his mouth and swallows, and his chakra spikes. Veins pop up in his body, mainly in his arm and leg muscles.

"Now the real fight begins."

They charge at each other, fists outstretched.

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Kei breathed hard. Kiba was fast, and strong. She smirked. She hadn't had such a good workout in a long time.

"Tell me, how much of this is you?" Kei asked. "How much of them are acting on their own actions?"

Kiba grined, running around the Yamikage. 'They are mostly acting in accordance of their own desires. I just....heled motivate them. Kiba here, however, has been in two minds about it, so I just ensure he was in one mind. As for Yamanaka, she has been acting entirely under her own will."

Kei frowned. "That's not good. I'd be willing to accept it if they were acting entirely under your control. But, as it stands, not a one is innocent. When this is over, they will have to be held accountable." She leapt over the dog-boy as he charged at her.

The possessed Kiba snarled. "Will you just STAND STILL already!?"

"No way. I won't give you an easy victory."

"Then come at me then!"

Kei shook her head. "No can do. Even with all this going on, he is still an innocent person. If I were to atatck, I wouldn't forgive myself if I were to hurt him." She chuckled. "Plus, Urumi'd kill me."

"SHUT UP AND FIGHT, HUMAN!"

He leapt at her, and blood pilled as got her with one of his claws.

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Naruto saw...something. Could it be the demon?

She ran and leapt towards it. She didn't know if she could defeat it, but she had to try.

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Sasuke glared at her opponent. Ryodo cackled as he sliced the brunette again and again with his weapon.

"Give up! Your talents are wasted helping the demon child! Join us, and I'm sure you'll find some happiness!"

The sickle came towards her, but...it was as if it was moving at a snails pace. She got up, grabbing the weapon before any further blows could be made.

"I already am happy." Sasuke said. "And the source of my happiness is the girl YOU are trying to kill. I cannot forgive you."

She yanked hard, pulling the weapon out of his hands. Ryodo stared in disbelief, and was soon unconcious due to Sasuke hitting him. She glowered at his fallen form.

"Noone shall EVER hurt my girl."

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Tomaru was getting really frustrated. Even with his special jutsu, the girl as STILL giving him trouble.

"JUST FUCKING FALL ALREADY!"

Tenten just stood her ground, glaring. "Never."

"THEN DIE!"

He charged at her, ready punch her facew ith his iron fist. She dodged and cracked her club over his head. Cracks appeared along his body, and the metal coating disintegrated.

"H-how?"

Tenten smirked. "My will is stronger than your body. Simple as that."

Tomaru stared at her in annoyance as he fell unconcious.

The girl sighed in relief. "Good thing I brought along my extra strength club, or I'd be a goner."

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Sakura could barely see the man move, he was so fast. Everytime he came close, his attacks would connect, and it would feel like getting hit with a lead ball. She was sure he broke a bone or two.

She focused her senses, trying to find him. Ever since their first mission at the Land of Waves, Sakura had become obsessed with finding her enemies, even when she couldn't see them. She didn't want another failure like when she failed to protect Tazuna from a hidden Zabuza in a fog filled bridge.

She opened her eyses, and swung her arm, hitting Kitano in the side of his neck with her elbow. She brough leg down on his head, making crash to the ground. And, finally, she punched his back repeatedly with her fists. She finally stopped.

Kitano smirked. "Good work. You would make a good....Jounin someday."

"I'll take that as a compliment."

"As you should." He fell unconcious.

Sakura sighed, and fell to the ground. The fight had taken a lot out of her. Now, she just wanted to rest for a bit.

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Kei clucthed the wound, which was on her stomach, with her hand. Fortunately, it wasn't anything fatal.

Kiba grinned. "Now, then. How about we finish this?" He didn't wait for an answer, charging at her. He was just inches away from her face when someone appeared beside him and kicked him away.

"No, Kiba Inuzuka. You will not harm her."

The Yamikage and the possessed boy turned, and saw Urumi, holding something in her arms.

Urrumi looked at the dogboy. "There will be no more fighting."

Kiba smirked. "Yeah, who says? You?"

Urumi shook her head. "No. He does. "She held up the object she was holding.

It was Akamaru.

Kiba stared. "Akamaru?"

The dog began....speaking to the boy. Of course, to Kei it just sounded like a lot growls, barks and whines.

Kiba shook his head. "I...I didn't man anything bad. I just wanted to help the village. I wanted to...." He spasmed, gritting his teeth in pain, as the demon tried to take control once more.

"You will no longer use that boy as your plaything. This madness ends now." Urumi stated, cold fury in her eyes.

Akamaru leapt from her and onto the boy. Kiba started spasming more violently, and screaming.

After a few minutes, the boy fell to the ground, unconcious.

Kei sighed. "If it ahd gone on any longer, I'd be breathing through a whole in my neck."

"You could've used a jutsu on him."

The Yamikage shook her head. "I swore not to use those techniques against a human being. And I intend to keep my promises, my vows and my oaths."

Urumi nodded, smiling. "That's what I like about you. You may act cold at times, but really, you're the kindest, most innocent person I know. WHy you stay with me, I have no idea."

Kei smirked at her wife. "Hey, I thought i was supposed to be the angsty one in our duo." She look down at Kiba's prone form. "When this is over, they'll have to face the consequences of their actions."

Urumi nodded. "Even if it is under demonic influence, they made themselves vulnerable to him."

"That, and all this...most of it was themselves, and the demon just adding more to it."

"That is grave indeed. I hope Naruto can finish this."

Kei embraced her wife, smirking. "That kid can take on anything. I can feel it."

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The demon grolwed. He was losing. That is the last time he relied on weak humans. And now, he had to put himself on Makio's mercy, and he knew that the Demon Lord had none.

There was a thumping sound beside him, and he turned.

Naruto stood up, looking at the being in front of her. It was like a pile of floating flesh with a big eyeball in it.

The demon glared at the blonde. "Do you really think you can take ME, human?"

Naruto gritted her teeth, and red chakra flowed. "You tried to hurt me, and my friends. You turned everyone against me. I CANNOT FORGIVE YOU!"

It stared in fear at the girl, seeing the aura surround her body.

"No...that's impossible....YOU'RE DEAD!"

It said no more as Naruto, using the Kyuubi's power, shredded it to pieces. The chakra faded away, and the girl stared down before her.

She fell to the ground, crying.

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Makio clenched his fist. He felt it. As they got near to Konoha, he felt a sudden....presence. He recoginsed immediately.

His son. One of his children WAS at Konoha. He had read the files at Yamigakure, but he had not fully believed until now.

He grinned. Soon, he would have his revenge, and get back what was his.

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And, after a long wait, I update.

Sorry for the shortness of the fights, but the chapter itself IS pretty long now. I aslo apologise for the sudden ending.

The reason Naruto is crying is because she had taken a life, and had never done so before. Even though she knows what her path her lead her to, she is not quite ready to accept all aspects of this decision, and tis consequences. That's what I believe, anyway.

Also, the reason she didn't react like this in ehr fight against Tsunami was A) she didn't quite comprehend what was going on then and B) because she hadn't personally killed it. It was Kei who did that.

Hope ya enjoyed it, and please comment.