Chapter 10
I had left the council room as soon as the arrangements for tomorrow's fight were done. Before leaving The Third had asked me if I was going to stay at the Senju compound I told him that I would stay in a hotel for the time being and would found a place of my own as soon as the fight was over. The reason I did not want to stay there was that I felt that the compound belonged to Tsunade since she was born and raised there and I wanted a place of my own should she come back.
The hotel I was staying at was called the Golden Leaf. It was a golden three story building in the center of the village. The first floor was for checking in and there was a bar for the guests in corner. My room was the V.I.P. room on the top floor. Usually it was used for rich merchants, high ranking nobles and sometimes even a Kage should one ever show up. The furnishings was a tasteful brown with a king size bed and a large bathroom and tub. There was a small terrace in the back of the room with a view of the Hokage faces and the rest of the village. The moment I closed the door to my room I started checking for seals or bugs that may have been in here. Even if the only person who knew I was staying here was the Hokage it never hurt to be sure. Finding nothing I left four clones on guard duty in the four corners of the room and took a shower. Once clean I came out of the bathroom in a pair of gray shorts, sat on the couch and began to make plans for tomorrow's fight.
The key to winning wasn't just skill and power but knowing what your enemy was capable of. I knew a great deal about the people I would fight based on the manga but what was written may not be 100 percent right. The fight at Wave was proof that things change. So I would have to have few aces up my sleeve just in case they were stronger than I thought. Because I would be fighting in a colosseum full of people I would be unable to use any big attacks or summons but my opponents would be in the same boat. Their best chance at beating me would be using team work since it would be me against all of them at once. After coming up with a plan and a backup just in case I went to sleep with my clones on watch in case some fool tried something to night.
The next morning came too soon for my taste as I got out of bed (I'm not a morning person). After a quick work out, breakfast and a shower I stood before the bathroom mirror and wondered what I should wear today. First impressions are important and I wanted to make a big one. I could go all war God on the village with only a pair of pants, no shirt with two swords in my hands and the wind in my hair. I threw that idea out the window since I didn't want too many women in hospital do to blood loss from their noses and I would have to run around the village for the rest of the day to get away from all the fangirls if I did. I spent a few moments thinking about it and went with the Japanese ninja look. I threw on a pair of gray pants, a gray long sleeve shirt, and gray full face mask (to hide my face and hair) and sandals but left my chakra suit and weights off since this was a spar. I would only wear the face mask until the fight was over. Once I was do dressing and had my robe on there was a knock at the door. Sensing no threat I opened the door to find a male Anbu ninja waiting.
"Yes?" I asked.
"The Hokage sent me to guide you to the colosseum since this is your first time in the village and didn't want you to get lost."
If only you knew. "Give me a minute I need to get a few things." I said. The Anbu gave a small bow as I closed the door. I quickly put on my robe, weapon pouches, stuck my sword to my hip and gave my clones some chakra pills to last longer so they could watch the room when I leave. With that done I locked the door and meet the Anbu in the hall. The walk to the colosseum was quiet since there were only a few people on the street. The reason why became clear to me the moment we got inside the colosseum. From the entrance to the battle ground I could see the place was packed. While it wasn't the whole village since people still had guard duty it was most of them. My debut has come.
"The Hokage will give a short speech before the fight starts as soon as your name is called step through the door. The proctor of this match is Hayate Gekkō who will tell you what the rules are." the Anbu said before taking his leave to inform the Hokage that I was ready. The moment he was gone I did a final check of my gear and went over my plan in my head. There was a loud noise and the people in side started to quiet down. Once everything was quiet the Third began his speech.
"Welcome all. As most of you are aware today we will be testing the newest member of our shinobi forces. The reason for this public display is not only to show this person's skill but also to explain his lineage. For today you will be meeting the man who has the blood of three clans flowing through his veins two of them being the Leaf's own Uzumaki, Senju clans and one of the few SS rank ninja in the world. It is my pleasure to introduce Haruki Uzumaki Yuki Senju also known as the Gray Lord." The Third said and with that I stepped through the door and on to the field.
The cheers got louder the moment I was seen. I felt a small level of killing intent from some of the men and women in the audience. It was mostly likely the ones that had the pleasure of meeting me in battle and going home in defeat (and their underwear). My opponents were on the far side of the field with the proctor standing in between us. Kakashi, Guy, Asuma, Kurenai, and Yugao were dressed the same as always and ready for a fight. Hayate waved his arms to get people attention. Once things got quiet he started going over the rules.
"My name is Hayate Gekkō and I will be the proctor of this match. The rules are as following: all Jutsu can be used as long as they are not a threat to the audience, you are forbidden from killing your opponent. You lose if you are knocked out or give up. Any member of the Jonin team that is defeated will be removed by me so as not to get hurt while the fight goes on." Hayate said giving us all a look to see that we heard him. We all nod. He raised his hand and we all tensed. The silence was so thick you could cut it with a knife.
"Ready?" Hayate asked.
I don't know why I said it but I for some reason the words just slipped out.
"Embrace your dreams and no matter what happens defend your honor as the person you are." I said as I threw my robe to the side. I heard a loud gasp and looked up to see Hinata with her hand over her heart. I give her a small nod and focus on what is in front of me.
"Hajime" Hayate said as he jumped away to the front row as not to get in the way.
Making two shadow clones I started the first part of my plan. My clones jump to the north and south of the field and began making hand signs. Kakashi and Asuma made to stop my clones but were too late.
"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu.
"Water Style: Water Bullet.
A large ball of fire shot from the mouth of one clone and a powerful stream of water from the other.
Believing that this attack was aimed at them they all dodged not realizing that hitting them was not the point (oh sure it would be nice if it did). Both attacks hit one another and a wave of steam cover the whole field blocking all from view. My goal was to block their visibility. Those being unable to see would keep them from using Jutsu in case of friendly fire and stop them from surrounding me. I couldn't use the hidden mist as it would take too long to perform and a smoke bomb would make them stick together when I wanted them apart.
Their strength in numbers became a weakness. Seeing my chance I jump to the wall and threw a scroll high into the air.
"Sealing Art: Steel Rain.
A large number of kunai exploded from the scroll and fell into the steam covered field. From high on the wall I could see the signs of the substitution being used as well as being able to tell where everyone was. Once I locked on to them I jump down to the floor and started the next step of my plan.
"Wood Style: Wood Clones.
Four wood clones grow from the ground and ran into the stream. Before the last one ran off I gave him a seal to us later. The stream started to thin when the memories of my first clones returned to me after dispelling. From what I remember they ran out of chakra. The sound of battle started as my clone found their targets. My main target appeared before me in a green flash just as the stream disappeared.
"Dynamic Entry." Guy yelled as he appeared. His foot aimed at my face.
I bent backward and dodge it by a hair's breadth. After he sailed over me I turned around and took my fighting form.
"Might Guy, the Noble Green beast of the leaf. I have heard of your skill and hoped to test my against your someday." I said.
"Your powerful but my power of youth will lead me to victory. " Guy said taking a fighting stance.
"Then may the better man win." I said as Guy and I started to fight.
The first few minutes we fought were used to feel each other out as we threw kicks and punches at one another. We moved around the field in close combat the speed and power of our attacks getting stronger. From the corner of my eye I could see my clones holding their own. Kurenai was doing her best to put my clone under a genjutsu but he kept breaking out of them before she could do anything else. Asuma had his knifes out and had my clone's sword locked between them in a test of strength only to take a kick to the stomach that forced him back. Yugao was having a sword duel with one in the far corner. Kakashi was moving backwards while dodging kunai connected by chakra strings. All my clones were pushing their opponents to the center of the field.
Needing to take out Guy now since he was the fastest and would get out of what I have planned. I used my full speed and power. As soon as he made the mistake of overextending his punch I punched upward with my right fist to dislocate his shoulder. His pain made him lose focus for only a few seconds but that was all I needed. Using the opening I landed several gut shots, when he bent forward I nailed him in the face with a flash kick that sent him into the air. I jump up and hit him with an upper-cut to the chin and finished him with a spin kick to the chest that sent him flying to the wall where he hit with enough force to leave an impact crater. I saw him fall to the ground unconscious as I landed. I checked my surroundings I saw my clones had forced the Jonin to the center of the field. Seeing them there I went making the hand signs to end this fight.
Sealing Art: Chakra Dome
The seals hidden by genjutsu on the kunai from my steel rain turned on and trapped my opponents and clones in a blue chakra dome. Once the dome closed the wood clone that I had given a seal to earlier slap it to the ground before they all dispelled. The seal on the ground began to puff out black clouds that filled the roof of the dome. It was time to end this.
Lightning Style: Thunder Storm (note: think Nami's Thunder bolt Tempo from One Piece)
Bolts of lightning filled the dome with white light. When the jutsu ended all the Jonin were on the floor knocked out. After making sure they were down then I released them from the dome. Hayate ran passed me to check on them. Once done seeing that they were a live and out cold did he raise his hand.
"Winner: Haruki Uzumaki Yuki Senju.
The crowds roared my name as I took my mask off and raised my fist in victory. From this day forward I would be known as the strongest ninja of the leaf.
"Kami, I love being a badass." I said to myself as I walked to the exit.
(Next time readers. Reviews need)
Note: I know it was short but I wanted the fight seen to be over with. Next up is meeting the all the Genin teams. If you have any ideas let me know. Writer's block is a pain.