Sorry I'm so late with this latest chapter. You see, there was a black cat sitting on my keyboard and I had to wait for him to move. Then the old lady next door needed help. Then I had to rescue so children from a burning building. Why are you all staring at me like that?
Well before I begin today, I would like to comment on the latest Naruto episodes. So far, I am content. I mean, I wanted to see that new perverted jutsu Naruto created. It's so unfair. Also, with the fight with Kakashi, how can he last that long? I mean, when he fought Zabuza it only lasted maybe twenty minutes and now he's using the Sharingan for hours at a time and not fainting due to chakra exaction. What is with that?
Now we are at the preliminary round. I hope you all enjoy the match up's I have selected. Also, Naruto will be talking about what makes someone a true genius. This is my personal believe when I heard this story of a man named Andrew Carnegie. He was born with nothing and his father brought him and his mother to America to get a better life. The Andrew worked hard on the railroads and eventually ended more money than his father (who later deserted the family). Eventual, he started his own business and returned to his homeland, Scotland, to rub it in the faces of everyone who said he was nothing. Well, read my story and tell me if you agree. Enjoy.
Kabuto was walking down the corridor that lead to where the jonins were staying. He knocked on the door that was for the jonin of the Sound Village and his roommate. Not getting an answer he went in and saw Orochimaru (in disguise) sitting in a corner rocking back and forth slowly. His eyes were wide had he looked like he was in shock.
"Sir," said Kabuto. "Your team didn't qualify for the third part. Are you O.K.?"
Orochimaru slowly turned his head to face Kabuto.
"T-Thank you," he stammered. "I d-don't think I could have taken another d-day with my r-roommate."
Kabuto was about to ask who his roommate was when Gai came bursting into the room to chat with his 'youthful' roommate. Kabuto decided that he had better get going, not wanting to be near this strange looking jonin.
Naruto was in the medical wing of the tower looking for Kin and Zaku. He walked for a short while till he found there room. Like all of the genin who had been rescued in the forest, they had been brought here for medical attention and to wait for the sensei.
"Yo," he said as he walked in the room.
"What do you want," asked Zaku. Both he and Kin were on edge due to fear of what Orochimaru whould do to them for failing.
"I came to apologize for my teammate and to warn you," said Naruto with a sigh. "I realize that you didn't know about the things he does to people. To him, everyone is a pawn. Whatever plan he has for you will only serve his interests in the end. When he is done with you he will discard you without a second thought." Naruto noticed the two of them starting to shake. "If you wish, you could become members of my village. If you do want that, I'll ask the Mizukage and back you up all the way." Naruto turned to head out the door.
"Why are you doing this to us," asked Kin. "You know nothing about us and you're trying to help us. Why?"
Naruto turned around slowly and looked at her.
"Because, when I was abandoned, someone helped me. That's all you need to know." With that Naruto left and began to walk over to the fighting arena.
When he got there, he stood with his team and began to observe the others who had passed. He saw a total of four Leaf teams and the team form Sand. This soon changed when Sasuke's team came in at the last moment.
"So, looks like you got lucky at the last minute," said Naruto to Sasuke.
"Whatever dobe," was the brooders only reply.
Soon the Hokage appeared before them and began to explain the reason for the exam. The reason why it was an alternative to war and to show of the nation's shinobi. Soon Hayate Gekko appeared before them and said that there where too many of them so they would be having a one on one preliminary match. A screen on the wall soon decided the first fighters: Sasuke Uchiha and Yoroi Akado. All of the other contestants went up to the balcony to watch the fight in safety.
The fight looked one sided for a while. The guy named Yoroi had some sort of ability that allowed him to drain his opponent's chakra. Sasuke managed to escape his grasp, however he was greatly weakened. Then, with a familiar smirk, Sasuke charged at his opponent and gave him a powerful kick that sent him flying. Sasuke then used the Leaf Shadow Dance and followed it up with a series of kicks, the last one in his gut when he hit the floor.
"Never seen an attack like that," said Isaribi who was slightly impressed.
"It was similar to a move of the Strong Fist style," replied Naruto. "Most likely he copied it from someone else and claimed it as his own. I just hope it wasn't from a member of his own village."
Soon the scene was going over the names to decide who would be fighting next. While everyone waited, Naruto watched Sasuke walk over to his teammates who gave him worried looks. Something was off with this picture but before he could think about it any further, the next names where called.
Shino Aburame and Shikamaru Nara walked down to the floor and got ready. As soon as the fight began, Shikamaru's shadow stretched and attached its self to Shino's.
"Shadow Imitation successful," he said. However, bugs shot out of Shino's jacket and soon covered the Nara. Soon, the lazy boy was out of chakra and fell to the floor. Shino was declared the winner.
"That was fast," commented Haku.
"Must have been a bad match up," said Isaribi. Naruto just stared with his arms crossed. He wanted to start jumping up and down demanding that he go next. In truth, he wanted to have been first and finish off Sasuke and put an end to his arrogance. But the thought of doing that in the finals sounded much better.
The next two fighters were Kankuro and Misumi Tsurugi. The two began to trash talk and Naruto became bored. He then saw two figures walking over to him and his group. It was Zaku and Kin.
"What do you two want," asked Isaribi in a harsh tone. Zaku looked at Naruto in the eye.
"We thought about what you said and we made a decision. We would like to become Mist-nins, if you can do it." Naruto gave them a smile.
"Sure I can. I can do anything as long as I put my mind to it." Kin chuckled at that and Zaku just grinned. They then stopped and looked at Naruto's teammates.
"Well, Naruto is a good judge of character so I have no problem with it," said Haku.
"Trust will take time," was all Isaribi said. The five of them turned their attention back to the fight and noticed it was over. Kankuro was wrapping up his puppet as the next two names came up.
"Whould Isaribi of the Mist Village and Sakura Haruno please come down," said Hayate Gekko. Sakura looked a little scared but went down to show everyone that she had what it took to he chunin. Isaribi simply walked down to the floor and took her stand.
"I never thought I would be fighting you here one day," said Sakura.
"I never thought you would live long enough to get this far. The last time I saw you, all you did was watch as one teammate died and the other got his ass kicked," said Isaribi. "You should just give up. You are not a shinobi. You are just a fangirl trying to impress a boy."
"Didn't you do the same," shouted Sakura. "Didn't you become a shinobi to get closer to Naruto?"
"No," said Isaribi calmly. "At first, there was nothing between us other than friendship. I admired him for his strength, his dedication, and his kindness. Yes, I did fall in love with him, but I kept my personal feeling on my own time."
"Enough," said Hayate Gekko. "Fourth match begin!"
Sakura started with some simple clones and surrounded Isaribi who just stood there. The clones began to circle her until Sakura ran at her and punched Isaribi in the face. However, Isaribi didn't move an inch. It was like hitting a tree. Sakura back away slowly as her clones disappeared.
"Was that the best you got," asked Isaribi. "I guess you should have spent more time training than with your hair or trying to get dates."
"Oh ya," replied the pink haired girl with anger. "At least I'm not some sort of freak like you." She instantly regretted those words. And if she didn't, well, she soon would.
Isaribi made same hand signs and then stretched out her right hand. "Mini Water Prison Jutsu!" Around her hand appeared a sphere of water the size of a basketball. Isaribi then charged at Sakura and the jutsu hit her head. However, it didn't hurt her or disappear as soon as it hit. It just stayed there around her head. She tried to move, but her head wouldn't leave the confines of the globe of water.
"I heard you where supposed to be the smart more," said Isaribi as Sakura began to trash at her. "This is exactly like the jutsu that Zabuza used against Kakashi. The only difference is its size. With your weak strength and no other jutsus other than the basics, you have no chance of escape." A few seconds later, Sakura's eyes rolled to the back of her head and Isaribi let go of the jutsu. She was declared the winner as medics came to save Sakura. She would live.
"Was that necessary," asked Haku as Isaribi rejoined her teammates. He understood why Isaribi got angry, but that just went too far.
"Haku, don't bother," said Naruto. "Isaribi did what she did and made a point. Someone like that shouldn't be a shinobi. She probable only passed the exams of this village due to her high grades. Why her sensei thought she was ready, I'll never know."
"Probable so the Uchiha could advance," suggested Kin. The other nodded in agreement and Naruto became furious. He had seen senseis favor one student before, but at least they taught the other in the team a little. To teach nothing to a student and then send her to something like this was foolish and irresponsible.
The next match was Temari vs. Tenten. Tenten began her long range attacks as soon as the fight began. However, none of her kunai and shurikens hit the target. Tenten just continues with an increased number of projectiles, but to no avail.
"What's wrong with that girl," said Naruto. "She should have realized by now that that won't work."
"Maybe her sensei trained her to be the long range specialist of the group," said Isaribi. She had seen it before with other team in the Mist. The jonin instructor would decide what they where best at and train them so they could prefect that one skill.
"If she was with the rest of her team, then if would have a better chance of working," said Haku, putting in his own two cents. "She should have realized that this wind user has the advantage against projectiles and gone to close range combat."
A few seconds later, the match was over with Tenten's back on top of Temari's fan. A boy in green spandex jumped down and started to yell at the Sand-nin for treating his teammate like that. A smile came across Naruto's face. That's the kind of attitude that I like to see.
"The next match will be Haku of the Mist vs. Ino Yamanaka." With that Haku bowed to his teammates and walked down to the arena. Ino was shouting her loud mouth off about how this was going to be a piece of cake. Isaribi began to think that Naruto could have been related to this Ino girl in some way. When Naruto wasn't on duty, he was very loud as well.
Soon, the two fighter where facing each other.
"I hope we can have a peaceful fight," said Haku who ignored everyone sweat drop.
"Fine, but don't think I'll go easy on you just because you are a girl," replied Ino. Before Haku could correct her, she lunged at him, trying to punch him in the gut. Haku easily dodged.
How barbaric, he thought. Maybe I can take her out with my senbons. No need to show everyone what I am fully capable of if I don't have to.
Soon his senbons were soaring at Ino and made contact. She soon felt paralyzed in her right leg.
"How did you do that," she asked.
"I have a great deal of knowledge of the human body. While my senbons aren't enough to kill you, they can hit pressure points in your body and the result is evident." Haku gave her a grin similar to Naruto's foxy one. While his eyes were closed, Ino quickly did some hand signs and shouted, "Mind Body Switch Jutsu!" The jutsu hit Haku and Naruto just sighed.
"She doesn't know what she's in for."
"What do you mean," asked Zaku.
"Haku has had a…troubled past. You'll see what I mean soon."
Ino was now in Haku's mind, slowly taking control of the body. Suddenly, the scene changed and she was no longer in the tower. She was standing in the middle of a long road with snowy banks on both sides.
"Where am I," she asked aloud. She heard a noise behind her and she saw Haku.
"Welcome to my mind. Right now you are trying to access total control over my body. Before you can do that, you must get past my mental defense. There are three stations ahead over you. Get past all three and you will have succeeded."
"If that's all it'll be a piece of cake." With that, Ino began to run down the road and soon came up to a small cottage. In its backyard there was a small river and the fields where covered with snow. She looked at the path and it led to the cottage. She began to walk slowly and when she got to the door she opened it.
"Please, don't kill me daddy," cried a little boy in the room. Before the boy stood a man who looked a little thin, but still powerful. Next to him was the body of a woman, dead. Her blood covered the floor. Ino ran in front of the man.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING," she shouted. "THIS IS YOUR CHILD! HOW COULD YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT THIS?" She got no reply from the man. In fact, both he and the child didn't seem to notice. She turned to grab the kid, seen something happened. Ice shot out of no where and impaled everything in sight.
Back in reality, Haku's body was on its knees banging it's head on the ground. Soon it stopped and Ino's body began to move again.
"That's impossible," shouted Choji.
"Your friend forgot the basic rule of the mind," Naruto shouted back. He had a smirk on his face. "The mind is a very dangerous place. For people like Haku, there are monsters around every corner, ready to attack. Level after level, pain after pain she could search and all she will find is a sad soul with a broken heart."
"I have never been had so much trouble getting into some ones mind," said Ino as she tried to climb to her feet.
"My sensei taught me how to build mental defenses in case I am ever interrogated for information," said Haku as he climbed to his feet. A second later he disappeared and three senbons pierced Ino's neck. She fell down and just laid there. Haku was declared the winner.
Kiba was getting worried. Now, only the strongest seemed to be left. The one he wanted to fight was Naruto. How dare he kill Heero. Sure, he was an arrogant ass, but he was Hinata's brother. That bastard made her cry and I'm going to make him pay! He shoot Naruto a nasty look.
Naruto noticed this and smirked. So, puppy boy wants to take me on. Not that I wouldn't mind an easy win, but I'd rather fight a Hyuga or Gaara. Maybe the green kid as well. There is something about him…Naruto was snapped out of his thoughts when he heard a loud 'no' from Kiba. He looked at the board that said: Gaara vs. Kiba Inuzuka.
As soon as the two shinobi got down, the fight was started. Kiba instantly went into his beast mimicry jutsu. Naruto glared at him with hatred. They called me a monster and a beast, yet he does something like that and everyone is O.K. with it. Fools. Kiba charged at Gaara only to be stopped by his sand. Kiba tried several more times, but they all ended with the same results. Kiba then gave Akamaru a soldier pill and then preformed a beast clone.
"Double Piercing Fang!" he shouted as the attack came at Gaara. This, however, was not enough to get past Gaara's wall of sand.
"You are weak," said Gaara with a bored expression on his face. "Desert Coffin!" Soon, the two Kiba's were held by the sad.
"We give," shouted Kiba. He had seen what the next attack would do earlier and didn't want to die. The proctor called the match and Gaara, reluctantly, released the boy and his dog. Haku jumped down and raced in Kiba direction.
Does she like me, thought Kiba. Kiba got his answer as Haku went and picked up Akamaru.
"Oh, you poor doggie," cooed Haku. "Did that mean old Sand bully hurt you?"
"And he wonders why people think he's a girl," said Naruto. Everyone heard this and just stared at Haku.
"Y-You're a-a b-boy," stammered Kiba. Haku just grinned and nodded.
"Does that mean that that's a boy as well," asked Neji as he pointed at Isaribi. Naruto quickly restrained Isaribi before she could kill the pale eyed boy.
"I'M A GIRL YOU ASSHOLE!"
Soon the board became active and the names of the two Hyuga's shown. Hinata and Neji slowly walked down.
"So, who do you think will win," asked Haku as he stared at Naruto. Naruto said nothing; he just stared at Hinata with a look of pity. He remembered the few times Hinata spoke of Neji and she always said thing with the deepest respect and love. It seemed unfair that they had to fight, but life isn't fair.
"Hinata, you should quite," said Neji in a harsh voice. "Fate has decreed that I shall win." He then activated his Byakugan and began to stare at Hinata. "Face it; you have never been good at anything. You are just a useless member from the main house. I know you have tried to change, but it is useless. One can never change themselves." Hinata was trembling all over. Everyone looked at her with pity and wondering why she wasn't defending her self.
"Hey," said Naruto suddenly. "I get enough arrogance from the Uchiha over there. I don't need it from you. Hinata," he gave her a kind smile, "do your best and you'll do fine."
Immediately, Hinata's fear was gone and she activated her own bloodline limit.
"I will prove to you that a person can change," said Hinata without stuttering.
They charged at each other and began a series of palm thrusts that each dodged.
"What's that style," asked Kin.
"That," replied Naruto "is the Gentle Fist of the Hyuga clan. Rather than breaking bones, it targets the body's organs and chakra system. It's very powerful and can only be done by a select few." Naruto grinned at that last part. Only the Hyuga and he knew how the style worked.
The battle was not looking good for Hinata. During Neji's thrusts, he had closed many of her chakra points without her noticing. Soon, she was struck in the gut and sent flying.
"You see," said Neji in a cold tone. "What you are doing is pointless. This match was over long before the fight began." He began to walk away, but stopped as Hinata got up. He turned and told her to stay down. When she didn't reply, he raced over and delivered a few more strikes and walked away again.
Hinata got back up despite everyone's cries telling her to stay down. Neji turned and stared at her.
"Why do you keep getting up?"
"Because, n-now the person I-I have waited for is watching me." She began to cough. "Neji, I k-know what you are g-going through, but you are not a-alone. B-But, what are y-you fighting f-for?"
For some reason, Neji grew furious. He charged at the barely standing girl in front of him. The proctor shouted at him to stop, but he didn't comply. The jonin began to move to stop him, but he was too close. He shot a palm at her with all his strength.
The attack collided with the flat side of the Kubikiri Houcho. The jonin stopped where they were. Naruto stood in front of Hinata with his sword along his chest, giving Neji an evil glare.
"N-Naruto," said Hinata as she began to cough out blood.
"Why did you save this piece of trash," yelled Neji. "I know you killed Heero, so why are you protecting her. Is it some sort of penance?"
"No," said Naruto. "I feel no regret for what I did to him. He deserved his death as did the other people on the bridge that I killed." This shocked most of the remaining people in the room. Naruto continued. "People like you make me glad I never had a real family. From what I have seen, you are nothing but an arrogant brat who enjoys belittling those who show him kindness. She could have crushed you in a second."
"That's a laugh. Her, beat me? How?" Naruto simply pointed to his forehead, where the caged bird seal was. Neji realized what he meant. All Hinata had to do was activate it and he would have been down for the count.
"As to why I saved her…I don't know. I just felt I had to." Naruto felt Hinata begin to fall. He dropped his sword and grabbed her just in time. Hinata looked up into his eyes and a few tears began to fall.
"H-Have I g-gotten stronger," she asked. Before Naruto could say anything, she passed out. Kurenai shot Neji a dirty look as she moved over to Hinata.
"If you have time to give me dirty looks than you have time to save that trashes life. It doesn't matter really; she's better off dead than returning home."
"Isaribi, come quick we need your healing powers." Isaribi nodded and jumped down. She placed her palms on Hinata's chest and began to heal her. To the best of her abilities at least.
"What do you mean," asked Kurenai. She was now sitting next to Hinata, praying that she was alright. However, what Neji said worried her more. It was Naruto who answered.
"It's part of the Hyuga clan laws. If a main branch member defeats a main branch member, then the main branch member will be…demoted."
Kurenai's eyes went wide. She knew how harsh that family was, but that was going too far. And Neji didn't feel bad at all. Even Lee was giving the boy a dirty look.
"She's stable," said Isaribi. "But, she'll need some bed rest for a couple of days. I wish I could do more but…"
"You've done enough," said Naruto gently. Isaribi nodded and helped the medics take Hinata away. Naruto turned to face Neji and let out a powerful killer intent that shocked everyone. Neji began to see himself die in a hundred different ways. "It's hard to believe that you are the one she spoke so highly of. When we next fight, I shall give you the same death as Heero." With that, Naruto picked up his sword, placed it on his back, and went back up into the stands.
It would be a few minutes before the next fight, as they had to clean up the blood. While they waited, Naruto stared at Neji. He began to picture all the horrible way he could kill him. Yes, he would do that. He would leave Neji's mangled corpse on the front door to the Hyuga compound.
"Naruto?"
"Is something wrong Isaribi?"
"Are you O.K.?"
"I'll be fine. I'll just let out some steam when it's my turn." This caused all the people near him to back away slowly.
The board sprang to life again. This time it read: Naruto Uzumaki vs. Rock Lee.
"Battle of the mini-me's," joked Haku.
"Yes it's finally my turn," shouted Lee.
"Calm down Lee," said his sensei. "Before you go into battle there is something that you must know. That sword looks dangerous." Lee pulled out a notebook and wrote that down. Naruto sweat dropped. "Now go and show everyone the power of youth!"
"GAI-SENSEI."
"LEE."
"GAI-SENSEI."
"LEE."
"GAI-SENSEI."
"LEE."
"GAI-SENSEI."
"LEE."
By this time, Naruto was already down on the arena floor. He thrusted his sword into the ground next to him and crossed his arms. Lee soon jumped down and got into his battle stance.
"Let's have a good match," he said. Naruto just looked at him, observing him.
"Let's see what you got," said Naruto as he placed a hand on the handle of his sword.
"Begin!"
Lee, with his incredible speed, ran at Naruto and punched him face. Naruto should have been sent back several feet, but the Kubikiri Houcho allowed him to spin around and delivered a powerful kick to Lee's head sending him flying. Lee landed on his feet and got back into his battle stance, ready to fight. Naruto, who had landed on his knees, got up and began to smile.
"Wow, that was better than I expected," he said as he began to laugh. "I haven't been hit that hard in a long time. Too long for my tastes."
"I am happy I am able to meet your expectations."
"No Lee, you surpass them." With that, Naruto pulled out his sword from the ground and flung it into the wall. He then began to do some stretches. "It's been a long time since I fought a genius. I will enjoy this."
"You have the wrong idea. I am not a genius," said Lee as he looked down at his feet. "I don't have a bloodline limit or anything special."
Naruto stopped stretching and gave the Hokage a dirty look. What is that old man teaching these kids? I guess I'll have to knock some sense into him. He turned to face Lee.
"Lee, I don't have a bloodline limit. However my eyes are very special. They allow me to see that heart and soul of my opponent. Anyone can have this power. It's called the power of observation. My eyes tell me that you can't use ninjutsu or genjutsu. You have had a hard life, teased and discouraged by others for something you had no control over. You have worked hard to obtain what others that for granted. Well, am I wrong?"
"N-No," stammered Lee. "How did you know?"
"First was the girl named Tenten. After watching her fight I realized that your sensei must have had you all specialize in certain areas. Since the Hyuga's refuse to allow any other technique to be taught to their member other than the Gentle Fist, he would be the close range fighter. This would have leaved you with either genjutsu or ninjutsu to help back up your teammates. Judging by your bandaged hands, you didn't. So I ask my self why and it hits me. You can't.
"The second clue was that punch you gave me. In order for you to gain that strength, would whould have to train very long and hard to obtain it, leaving little room for any other skills."
"Alright, but how did you know about the teasing?"
"It's in your eyes. They have the look of someone who has had to fight to get recognition and power. Also, people will take any advantage they can get to hurt others. The fact that you can't use chakra makes you a target for ridicule."
Naruto paused for a moment and looked down at his hand.
"I know how you feel. To be born different and hated for it. To be called names and to have few people who will accept you. It's very painful, when the world turns against you." Naruto brought up his head and gave Lee a look of determination. "But, it seems we both found people who could see use. People who we would later call friends and family. Our precious people. It was because of them that I learned what made a true genius. It isn't what we are born with but what we lack and how hard we work to surpass those who have more that makes a person a genius."
"Naruto, I am moved by your words. You must have had a great sensei like Gai-sensei."
"I did," replied the blond. "He took me in when I had nothing and no where to go. He saw me for who I was and relieved my worth. He gave me a purpose and shared with me his wisdom. Now I live to fulfill his dream."
"What is that?"
"Lately, the world of the shinobi has gotten short. More and more villages are beginning to cuddle their ninja rather than train them to their fullest. D-ranked missions, weak academy exams, putting fangirls in the cells, and weak leadership. These are causing the world we live in to produce weaker shinobi. For example, the Third of this village trained three of the most powerful shinobi ever. After that, what happened? Only two more came from this village that could eventual surpass them. One died in the Kyuubi attack and the other killer his family and became a missing-nin. Zabuza –sensei wanted to fix this problem and restore the name of the shinobi before it became a child's plaything. Only hard working shinobi and those with the will power to try to surpass the current elites may call themselves shinobi."
"I see," said Lee. "I think I understand a bit. However, this is not the time for such talk."
"I agree Lee. Let's give these people a fight to remember."
With that, both fighters charge at each other and began a series of rapid punches. Sasuke, who couldn't activate his Sharingan, did his best to keep up with them. Kakashi pulled up his forehead protector and Kurenai didn't ever bother to true and keep up. Gai (other than the Hokage) was the only one who didn't need anything to keep up with the blows.
While the punches and kicks where flying, Naruto accessed a tiny fraction of the Kyuubi's chakra and placed two chakra bombs on Lee. One on his right leg and the other on his left arm. Nobody noticed this by Neji who activated his bloodline limit and saw that two of Lee's chakra points were red.
Lee broke away from the fight and jumped onto on a statue in the room. Both he and Naruto were panting lightly. They also looked happier than ever before. Perhaps it was because they were fighting someone who understood their pain and appreciated hard work. Or perhaps it was because they were fighting strong opponents.
"Lee, take them off," called Gai.
"But Gai-sensei, you told me never to take them off unless I was protecting someone precious to me."
"I did say that, but I'm willing to make an exception this one time."
With that Gai did his nice guy pose and Lee began to take off his weights. When they hit the floor they created large craters.
"I see you where holding back," called Naruto. "I guess I have no room to talk. Since your kicking it up a notch, so shall I." With that, Naruto went for the bandages around his wrists.
Flashback:
"Hey Fox, come over here," said Zabuza. Bloody Fox calmly walked over to his sensei. "Hold out wrists. I have a present for ya."
End Flashback
Under Naruto's wrist were seals. As soon as they were out in the open, a chain made of chakra became visible that seemed to be restraining Naruto's movement on his legs and arms.
"Kakashi-sensei, what is that," asked Sasuke.
"Those are Chakra Binders. They are an extra type of body restriction that uses ones own chakra as a force against them. In time the user's chakra, speed, and strength are greatly increased. However there is a down side. If wore for too long, the wearer could die from chakra depletion."
"You are correct Kakashi," said Naruto. "These things take up a large chunk of my chakra. If I was a normal shinobi, I would have died within six hours of wearing these. But, as it turns out, I'm not. Release!" As soon as he said that, the chains broke and disappeared. "Now where were we?"
Lee disappeared and reappeared in front of Naruto and delivered a powerful punch to his gut. Naruto was sent flying backwards and was caught by Lee who was now behind him. Lee threw him forwards and then reappeared in front of him and kicked him into the air, preparing to do the primary lotus. Soon, Lee's bandages were around Naruto's body and Lee began to spin them towards the ground. "Primary Lotus!" Crash!
When the smoke cleared everyone saw Naruto head in the floor and Lee swaying away from the body. Hayate was about to call the match when Naruto pulled his head out of the ground. His face was covered with blood, but other than that he looked fine. He wiped the blood away with his arm warmer.
"Impossible," shouted Gai. "Who is this kid?"
"Lee, I have nothing bad to say about that attack." Naruto disappeared and then reappeared holding Lee by the top part of his spandex. "Now, it's my turn." With that, Naruto let go and then gave him several punches in the gut. When Lee hit the floor he tried to move, but he was in to much pain. Naruto casually walked over to him, taking his time.
I can't believe it, thought Sasuke. He was holding back when we fought in the forest. How could this loser be this strong? If only I could fully activate my Sharingan.
"Naruto, just finish this," shouted Isaribi.
"Sorry, but this is the most fun I have had in a long time. Please, just five more minutes," pleaded Naruto like a little child.
Lee managed to get on his feet and saw Naruto throwing a fist at him. Lee barely dodged it in time. I have to do something. He'll win if I turn this around soon. I have one choice!
Lee was back on his feet.
"Naruto, I was saving this for my fight with Neji. However if I can't beat you then that will never happen."
"I'm honored," said Naruto with a large grin.
"Gate of Initial open!"
"Gate of Rest open!"
"Gate of Life open!"
"Gate of Pain open!"
"Gate of Closing open!"
Lee's body was now covered with veins. His skin had turned orange. Small rocks and pebble began to lift off the floor. Lee punched Naruto into the air and began to knock him around in midair. Finally, when his body couldn't take it any longer, Lee made one final punch and yelled "SECONADRY LOTUS!" Crash!
Now Naruto's body look mangled. Several of his bones were showing and more than his face was bleeding. Lee was on his hands and knees sweating and panting. Hayate was once again about to call the match when the red chakra began to fill the crater like water fills a bowl of water. It then began to bubble.
"Cut it out Kyuubi," came a voice from the bubbling chakra. "Every time I need a complete body recovery you do this." There was a pause. "No I am not being ungrateful. Your being a show boat!" With that, Naruto stepped out of the red chakra and looked completely recovered. His clothes were a mess, but that didn't matter.
"How," asked Lee.
"Remember when I said that I knew what it was like to be hated and despised for something I couldn't control? Well, the great and powerful Fourth couldn't kill the Kyuubi. Instead, he sealed him inside me."
Everyone stared at Naruto. The Hokage sighed. Only Naruto was allowed to tell people about this secret. It appeared he didn't care who knew.
Naruto raised his hand next to his face and got ready to snap his fingers.
"Lee, I will give you a choice. You can give up or we can continue. It's your choice."
"I will never give up. Not until I prove I can become a great shinobi without ninjutsu or genjutsu."
"I see. If it makes you feel any better, you have proven it to me. I'm sorry Lee." With that Naruto snapped his fingers. The red chakra in Lee's arm and leg exploded, ripping his flesh and muscles and damaging his bones. Naruto began to walk over to where he threw his sword. He grabbed it and place it on his back. When he turned around he saw Gai in front of Lee.
"I will not allow you to kill my student," he said with a look of determination.
"I have no further desire to continue," said Naruto. "I was only able to place two chakra bombs on Lee so there is no need to worry. It is sad that he didn't choose to give up. I would have enjoyed another spare with him. However, he made his choice and now he must live with the consequences."
Naruto raised an eyebrow as he saw Lee stand up while unconscious. Gai turned around and was shocked at what he saw.
"It's alright Lee," he said with tears running down his face. "You can stop now."
"Ya know," said Naruto softly, "he's lucky to have found you. If I had meet someone like you before I left…it's too late for that." With that, Naruto walked back up to his team.
The final match was Sai vs. Choji. The battle was short. Very short. Sai used his ink clone to surround Choji and beat the shit out of him.
Once that was over, the winner stood before the Hokage who told them that the final matches whould be held in one month. They would have that time to prepare and train. After that was said, they drew number from a box to decide the order of the fights. They went as follows:
Naruto vs. Neji
Sasuke vs. Sai
Kankuro vs. Shino
Isaribi vs. Temari
Gaara vs. Haku
Wow, this was a long chapter. 16 pages. Well, you all asked for longer chapters. Next time will be called 'You're so Pathetic'. Also, in Brown eyes meets Blue, there is voting going on to decide on a bloodline limit for Naruto and his teacher. They have never been given to him before so this should be exciting. Later!