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Well, of course there were some who called me… I can't even remember. Something about cum drinking… But well hell, I guess I needed that too.
So I carefully read all your messages and was deeply moved! And I decided that I need to increase my chapter output! Or at least try to! And then I thought… What can I possibly do to make that happen? Well, I kind of decided to try what people who write yaoi, fluff and simply stupid crap do. Yes, I tried it all. First I tried some pop music, but then I realized I have some of it already, so it won't work. Then I went for soap operas. I tried some, but when one girl suggested 'Twilight'… Well, I decided to move on. Instead I tried to masturbate in a toilet… That didn't work quite well, 'cus girls caught me and tried beating the shit out of me. Tried because I couldn't feel their hits even when I really wanted.
And then finally… Yes. I know you will all be mortified right now…
I tried Justin Bieber.
Yes… Yes, I know… I SAID I KNOW! But I was doing it for you guys, so I decided what the hell. I… I actually downloaded one song… Just one, I swear! But when it started playing… I'm telling you, I tried to listen stoically like a man… But two seconds later I said: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" And then I smacked my head against the wall and lost consciousness.
Well anyway, I hope you won't tell anyone about what I did… I mean it. Don't.
And yes, I understand. You'll more gladly read more chapters than wait for me to write omakes in each one. So okay. I decided I will write one once in a while. And if you want me to, just let me know.
As for me doing another story, I'm already doing it. One Naruto and two Harry Potter stories. I won't disclose any Harry Potter information, but as for Naruto… I kind of understood when some people criticized my 'Way of the Rattlesnake' story because of the ending. Yes, Ending was OOC for me there. And some people said that Naruto was not 'scumbag' enough. Well, rejoice. My next Naruto story will have the name "The Dark Slayer" and it will have THE baddest Naruto I have probably written. For true admirers of dark fics.
And Harry Potter stories… I think I will be posting the summaries in my profile soon. If you'd like, please visit sometime and tell me which one of them you'd like to see.
Okay, enough of this crap. Enjoy the chapter…
And yes, I remember the spoiler I posted myself, but the chapter happened longer than I thought. Appearance will be in the next one. And yes, most of you guessed who it will be. Congratulations.
Now on with the story…
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Chapter ten: The difference.
"Hell yeah!" – talks.
'Art is a blast!' – thoughts.
"Know your role!" – demon blades.
"Katsu!" – demonic/jutsu.
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Five months later. Konohagakure no sato. Uchiha clan training grounds…
"Tell me what you're cherish most… Give me the pleasure of taking it away."
"Chidori Nagashi!"
BLAST.
Naruto… or a tree that was trying to impersonate him in the mind of one Uchiha Sasuke was blown up to splinters.
"Ugh…" Said youg man grunted, falling down on one knee. "Not yet…" He hissed, trying to get back to his feet. "I'm not done yet…"
"That's enough, Sasuke." Kakashi said, walking from behind and placing his hand on Uchiha's shoulder. "You have to stop before…"
"I can't, damn it!" Sasuke yelled, finally getting up from the ground. "For while I will be sitting on my ass resting, Naruto…"
"I said that's enough." Kakashi interrupted, gripping the shoulder more firmly. "Your overexerting yourself will not help us stop him."
"Gh." Sasuke grunted in anger. "Why is it always me?"
"What do you mean?" The jounin asked, looking at him in confusion.
"Why is it always me who endures?!" The teen snapped. "Why is it I, who always spend hours, days and month training like crazy while Naruto always gets everything in a second?! Why must I struggle to defeat him?! Why can't it be the other way around?!"
Kakashi closed his eye and took a deep breath. "It wouldn't have been the higher road if it did. Besides, from what I learned about Naruto, it doesn't look like he didn't struggle. It's just… he chose the wrong path. Instead of working on himself, he chose to take the power of others…"
Sasuke snorted at that. "Isn't that exactly what Sharingan does?!"
"To a point, yes." Kakashi nodded. "But Sharingan only allows you to memorize faster. And it's power does not damage the caster. Naruto's technique is different. He takes everything from you and leaves nothing behind."
"That he does…" Sasuke paused. "…But do you actually think that it's such a bad thing? If that allows you to become stronger, wouldn't you do it?"
Kakashi sighed and turned away from his subordinate. "If you're going to start thinking like Naruto… perhaps you should stop opposing him and join forces instead."
Uchiha's eyes widened at that. Slowly but surely his knees finally gave up, forcing the teen down on the ground again.
"I… Kakashi, I'm sorry. You're right." He muttered. "I can't be thinking like that, or I might as well change my last name to Uzumaki."
The jounin allowed himself to smile. "Good. And remember, you're only struggling harder because you're better than him."
The Uchiha grinned back. "I won't forget…"
"Sasuke! Kakashi-sensei!"
Both men turned their heads at the newcomer.
"Ah, good morning Ryuga-kun." Kakashi exclaimed, doing his usual eye-smile. "What can I do for you? Want some training?"
"You bet!" The teen replied, grinning cockily. "But that's not why I'm here. Hokage-sama has called for team seven. He's waiting in his office."
Kakashi raised an eyebrow. "I wonder what this is about…"
"I think I might know." Sasuke stated, getting back up. "Do me a favor and fetch Sakura, Ryuga. I have to talk to Kakashi about something."
"Sure! See you at Hokage's office!" Ryuga yelled, dashing away enthusiastically.
Seeing that he finally left, Sasuke took a deep breath. "How long do I have to ask you…?"
"Please, Sasuke. The guy is your friend… was at least."
"I don't even know him."
"But to him, you're still his friend." The jounin stated. "You can't abandon him just because…"
"He's a liability, Kakashi." Sasuke said coldly. "You know that being on my team makes him a target. And, unlike us, he doesn't even know what to expect."
"You and Sakura are in a much bigger danger than he is. You…"
"You're wrong." The Uchiha interrupted this time. "There is a… let's just call it a reason why my existence is a little more secured than all of yours. As for Sakura…" He closed his eyes. "She is on a whole different level now."
"Really?" Kakashi tilted his head to the side. "I haven't seen anything completely astonishing from her on our last training session."
"That's because she keeps it a secret." Sasuke stated. "She doesn't want for anyone to know what she's truly capable of. In fact… and it somewhat shames me to admit it, but…" It was clear that he had a hard time saying these words. "…I think that Sakura has surpassed even me and you together."
"You mean she's that good?"
"Believe me when I say this, Kakashi…" Sasuke muttered, starting to walk towards the Hokage tower. "If we were to encounter any of Naruto's goons at this moment of time, Sakura would've been our best chance for survival. And considering Hokage's call, we just might…"
Otogakure no sato. Naruto's office…
"So, how did it go?" Naruto asked the only other occupant of the room, whose face was covered by shadows. "Were you able to get them out?"
"Oh, please…" A deep male voice responded. "Who do you think I am? None of them can compare to my power. I…"
"Yeah, yeah." Naruto interrupted, waving his hand. "You're tougher than balls. Now tell me the details."
The man sighed. "The details are actually quite interesting. Take a guess where I found them."
"Pet shop?"
"Prison."
"Oh?" Naruto raised an eyebrow. "Now that's unexpected. In fact, it doesn't even make any sense. I haven't been to Kumo yet and… wait." His look darkened. "That makes perfect sense."
"What?"
"Uke…" Naruto growled.
"Pfffffft! Hahahahahaha!" The man laughed. "I never knew you were into these kinds of things."
"Shut up. Uke is a nickname." Naruto explained. "A nickname for a fool who's causing more problems than he's worth."
"Ah, I see. Can I ask what he did to deserve such a name?"
"He did everything… And I must admit that you changed the subject masterfully." Naruto replied. "Kiri?"
The man sighed again. "You're as perceptive as they say… We lost it."
"Lost in which way?"
"In every way." The man stated. "Apparently our Akatsuki friends came full force and aided Yondaime Mizukage's forces. The rebellion was crushed."
Naruto held a pause. "…That is unpleasant. Call Mei when you leave. There is something I wish to discuss."
"Umm… There might be a slight problem with that."
"Explain."
"Well, you see… She kind of refused to leave and decided to stay with rebels till the very end… The end was painful by the way."
Naruto sat still for about two minutes, unreadable expression on his face. Then, as if remembering something, he turned his head to the left and said…
"Hm…"
"Hm?" The man asked. "I kind of expected some more reaction out of you."
"Reaction?!" Naruto asked back with amused smile on his face. "Out of me?! Hahaha, that's funny coming from you. Still…"
The man quickly raised his hand to catch a small object that was thrown at him.
"Cola?"
"Sure." Naruto confirmed, taking out another can and opening it. "Let's make a toast. To Mei, a proud woman who fought to the end." He said, emptying the can into his mouth.
"Hm." The man shrugged, taking a drink as well. "I thought you at least liked her…"
"Not really." Naruto stated, throwing the empty can over his shoulder. "I used her, and I enjoyed it. And I think she enjoyed it as well. But if you think I'm gonna charge my enemies and crush my possessions because of a dead girl, you're dead wrong. I'm not so naïve anymore, I know I can't have everything."
"I wonder… How many of your friends are you ready to sacrifice to achieve… what if it you're trying to achieve?"
"Hmhmhmhm… Take a god damn guess."
"Interesting…"
"Not really. Besides, sacrifices are not really my thing. If I can escape them, I will. Besides, it's not like you to call yourself a sacrifice. Counting yourself out already?"
"Hell no! I just wanted to understand what kind of a man are you. And quite frankly, I expected a naïve kid with more power than he can handle, and the wish to conquer the world to make it a better place."
"I did want to conquer the world once… almost succeeded even." Naruto stated. "But that doesn't look so appealing anymore. Besides, it's not like I'm the most powerful being in existence. I expect moves to be made on me, and I expect them soon. But before that, I need to finish my project."
"Oh?" Man's eyes lit up. "Is that one of those infamous plans I keep hearing about?"
"It is." Naruto stated and took up a parcel with documents. "Here, this is for you. I want you to read this and follow instructions to the letter."
"Hmm, let's see…" The man exclaimed, taking up the parcel. "Project Ascension… Nice name. Can you tell me the end goal?"
"I can't." Naruto cut him off. "I only have one chance at this and I won't screw it up. Now go. And tell the others that I don't want any open conflicts."
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"I mean no open confrontation… with anyone. If you want to kill someone, be discreet. Don't let it be connected to me in any way."
"…Are you fucking shitting me?!" The man exclaimed in surprise. "You can't be serious about this. There is no way they'll let us…"
"I shit you not and they will. Now get out."
"Tch." The man hissed in frustration, closing the door behind him.
"You can come out now, CC."
"Are you really going to include him in your plans?" The woman asked, walking out from the shadows.
"Of course not. He's just another pawn. I simply lost too many to be picky."
"I see…" CC said, moving closer and hugging Naruto's sitting form from behind. "Are you really going to do this, Naruto? The world will be thrown into a complete chaos."
"Hesitate, and you'll grow old… Stop, and you'll die."
"That's not exactly appropriate in this case." She hugged him closer. "Naruto, maybe that's enough?"
"Oh, what am I hearing?" Naruto exclaimed in amusement. "Wasn't it you, who wanted to see me taking on the world with your own eyes?"
"Yes, I wanted that, but…" She leaned her head on his shoulder. "Naruto, this is insanity. You're going head first into a conflict that continued for eons. You don't even have the slightest idea what awaits you…"
"Do you?"
"No…"
"Don't tell me that an immortal witch can feel fear again." Naruto said with a chuckle.
"No, I can't… But what about you?" She whispered in his ear. "You're too young and ambitious to be completely fearless."
"Hm…" Naruto paused. "No, I'm not fearless. However there is one thing that I accepted a long time ago… Power."
"Power?"
"Yes." He nodded. "Since I became strong enough to fight, I understood that somewhere along the way there will be someone to test my strength. And if I defeat that someone, someone even stronger will come. And as long as I keep winning I will become stronger… and it will lead to another fight."
"An endless cycle…" CC muttered.
"No, not endless." Naruto's eyebrows furrowed. "There is a way to break it. I just have to become stronger than everyone else… or simply kill those who are stronger than I am."
"It won't be easy to become even stronger than you are now."
"No, it won't." Naruto agreed. "But I have a plan… and my so-called enemies are gonna help me realize it."
"How so?"
Naruto smirked evilly. "Tell me, CC, what is the greatest weapon?"
"Corruption of will." The witch replied instantly.
"Exactly."
Konohagakure no sato. Head doctor's cabinet…
"Here are the reports, Sakura-sama."
"Huff…" The pink haired girl sighed in resignation, taking another stack of paper from her assistant. "And here I wanted to go home earlier for once…"
"Huh? Did you say something, Sakura-sama?"
"No, Kaori. You can go."
"Thank you, Sakura-sama." The girl said and bowed her head. "Please don't work too hard."
"I would if I could…" Sakura muttered, watching the… older girl go. "At least now I understand why Tsunade-sama always refused to open a hospital."
"Working hard again I see." Suddenly came from the side, making her even more frustrated.
"Ryuga…" The girl turned her head with a glare. "How many times must I tell you to use a door?!"
"Oh, come on!" Ryuga exclaimed and leaped through the open window. "Besides, I'm about to make your day. Guess what?"
Sakura rolled her eyes. "Guf's dead?" She asked sarcastically.
"Nah, everyone knows that." Ryuga replied, waving his hand. "Better! Hokage-sama called us! I think I even heard a word mission!"
"Mission?" Sakura exclaimed in surprise. "That's interesting. We haven't done a mission in a while…"
"Yep!" Ryuga smiled happily. "In fact, Kakashi-sensei and Sasuke are already notified. Knowing them, they should be there already."
"That's good." Sakura said and looked down in sadness. "Damn, that means I'll have even more work when I get back."
"Well, sucks to be you then." Ryuga chuckled at this. "Say, how come you know so much about medicine? I mean, one day you were only thinking about getting into Sasuke's pants, and the other you're already the head medic. I've heard about some impossible crap, but a head of hospital at thirteen?!"
The girl took a deep breath. "It's hard to explain…" She started, only to be interrupted by Ryuga.
"Try at least. I mean hell, it's already been half a year we became teem seven, and you guys are barely even speak to me." He exclaimed. "Sasuke always train like crazy, and you're always busy at work."
"Ryuga, you…" Sakura paused. "I'll try, ok? Later. Let's jjust go for now." She said, standing up from her chair.
"Ok, sure. But I'm holding you to that!" Ryuga yelled, jumping out the window.
"Sigh…" Sakura closed her eyes. 'How can I explain that you shouldn't exist?'
Hokage's office…
"You know, it's really hard for me not to question your motivation…" Sarutobi Hiruzen started, looking at two figures that stood in front of him. "I understand that you probably know more than I do, but I think this requires some explanation."
"Damn…" Sasuke took a deep breath. "I knew you'll bring it up."
"Can you blame me?" The Hokage asked. "You, of all people, are asking me for a long term C-ranked mission. As a matter of fact, you asked about it three months before it was even requested. And you want to take your whole team, which includes our head of hospital and the best combat and ninjutsu specialist… For a C-rank… Am I getting something wrong?"
"Yes, you are getting something wrong." Sasuke closed his eyes. "Not that I want to take Kakashi and Sakura though. That is absolutely right."
"Then what is wrong?"
"You know what."
Sandaime shook his head. "You know I can't remove him from your team, Sasuke-kun. He's one of the best genins we've got. A kenjutsu prodigy even among his clan! He…"
"He's a little kid who shouldn't be associated with me and Sakura." Sasuke cut him off. "I know it's a harsh thing to say, but he's weak and useless."
"Now, now Sasuke-kun." Kakashi finally spoke. "Isn't that something he would say?"
That did the trick.
"Tch, fine." Sasuke waved his hand somewhat angrily. "You want to print a target on his back, so be it. My request stands anyway. I want our team on this mission."
"And my question stands as well." Hiruzen reminded. "What is so important about this mission for you to request it?"
Sasuke sighed heavily. "This… will be much harder to explain. You see, this mission left a big emotional mark… on all of us. I feel compelled to do it."
"Wait. You said all of us. That means…"
"Yeah…"
Old man's eyes narrowed. "You expect him to come… I see. Shall I send for the client now?"
"In six seconds." Sasuke stated.
"Why six?"
"That's why." Sasuke said, pointing at the door.
"Hey! Sorry, we're late!" Ryuga exclaimed cheerfully, entering the office beside Sakura.
Sasuke nodded his head. "Now you can send for the client."
"The client?!" Ryuga said with wide eyes. "Protection?! Who is it? A feudal lord?! Or maybe…" His eyes sparkled. "A princess?!"
Sakura almost gasped at this. "Don't tell me!"
"Yes." Sasuke smiled at her knowingly just as the office door opened again. "Good to see you, Tazuna-san…"
Next day. Wave country…
"I can't believe I lost to a goddamn kid…"
"Please don't be sad, Zabuza-sama. You know there are people in this world, that are much younger than you, but also stronger than you. Like me."
"You don't have to rub it in like that, you know…" Man named Zabuza sulked.
"Maa, maa…" Kakashi placed a hand on man's shoulder. "If it makes you any better, I think I would've lost to Sasuke-kun as well."
"Yeah, the kid's good." Former Kiri ninja agreed. "What I don't understand is why you didn't kill us. We were after bridge builder's life and… And how did you know Gatou wasn't going to pay us?"
"We go way back." Sasuke stated, walking up from behind.
"Way back? You're just a kid! Your 'way back' should be in diapers!" Zabuza yelled.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed slightly. "Appearances can be deceiving."
"Damn right. Ain't no way I'm holding back against a kid again…" Demon of the hidden mist grunted. "Anyways, is that your house, old man?"
"Y-Yeah, sure. Right this way…"
"Hn." Sasuke said in his trademark fashion and followed.
"Sasuke-kun…" Sakura suddenly walked from behind. "This place is as bad as I remember."
"Yeah…"
"Do you think we can do something different this time?"
"We are doing things differently, Sakura. Zabuza is alive and…" Sasuke argued, but Sakura cut him off.
"Not that. I mean… maybe we can do something to make these people's lives better?"
The Uchiha paused for a moment. "…Considering what happened to this country in the end, maybe we should definitely try."
"In the end?" Sakura tilted her head in confusion.
"Don't you remember?" Sasuke raised an eyebrow. "Naruto obliterated this place with his Crimson Flare."
Sakura's eyes widened. "I…"
"We'll stop him."
"H-Hai."
"Hey, guys…" Ryuga finally caught up. "Can I…?"
"TOU-SAMA!" A loud yell suddenly interrupted their conversation.
All teens turned their heads sharply to see Tazuna's daughter crying on her father's shoulder.
"Tsunami-chan. What's wrong? Why are you crying?" Concerned old man asked worriedly.
"It-It's Gatou!" The woman sobbed. "He came and… Oh my god… Sob…"
Sasuke as well as Sakura already got the idea where that was going.
"He… He took Inari hostage! And he said he's gonna destroy the bridge while tying Inari to it! We have to save him!"
"Sasuke-kun?" Kakashi asked quietly.
"Yeah, let's go." The boy nodded his head.
"Hey, what about me?!" Zabuza exclaimed loudly. "I want to pay that bastard in full!"
"Sure, you can come as well. You too, Haku."
"Arigatou."
Ruyga's eyes widened at five leaving figures. 'They're… not even acknowledging my presense…'
The bridge…
"Someone shut this little shit up!" Enraged scream echoed through the area.
"But Gatou-sama!" One of the mercenaries started. "You told us not to kill him."
"Then don't fucking kill him! Just shut him up! Put some plug in his mouth or something!" The businessman sighed. "Damn it's hard to find good help these days…"
"Uwaaaaah! Please don't kill me!" One little boy cried, sitting tied on the ground.
"Oh, for fuck's sake!" Gatou screamed. "How long can you plant these fucking explosives?! I'm already starting to fucking curse like a fucking sailor!"
"Almost done, boss!"
"Fine. Move your asses! I want to watch this thing explode before dinner…"
"GATOU!" A loud yell made the small man turn around.
"Huh? Oh, Zabuza! How nice to see your masked ass again!" Gatou said cheerfully. "You have no idea how frustrated I am after hearing this little shit cry for two fucking hours!"
"Oh, I'm sure you'll get even more frustrated once I cut you in two with this!" Zabuza responded, taking out a huge sword from his back.
"Hahaha, very funny." Gatou grinned. "Well two hundred and fifty bastards behind my back think otherwise. In fact, I think they really want to relieve my frustrations by letting me watch you and your little companions die! Who are you lot by the way?"
"Doesn't matter." A raven haired teen stated, sending a glare his way. "We're here to put an end to your tyranny."
"And we're taking Inari back." The girl beside him added.
"Cute." Gatou exclaimed. "Really. Well, since you want this kid so much…" He said, kicking Inari in the side.
"Ah!" The kid yelped in pain and fell over.
"Inari!" Sakura screamed worriedly.
"…Then you can all stay here until the bridge explodes to hell." Gatou stated, making mercenaries chuckle evilly. "And you, pinkie…" His grin suddenly fell. "Wait… pinkie."
"Something's wrong." Haku whispered. "I Beginning to sense hesitation and… fear in him."
"Yes, me too." Sakura nodded. "Be on your guard."
"Hey you!" Gatou suddenly called. "Is there an Uchiha… Sasuke with you?"
Said teen's eyebrows rose. 'I have a bad feeling about this…'
"Silence? So there isan Uchiha Sasuke among you… That's a shame." Gatou exclaimed sadly. "I wanted nothing more than for you to drown in your own blood. Unfortunately, I have very specific orders incase Uchiha Sasuke appears."
"Orders?" Zabuza asked. "Who could order this scumbag around?!"
"You're about to find out." Gatou said, raising his hand.
Immediately Sasuke's eyes widened. "NO! Don't let that happen!" He yelled, using his top speed to dash towards the businessman.
"What?! What's going on?!" Ryuga shouted in confusion.
"Sasuke-kun!" Sakure screamed after him, but…
But Sasuke ignored all that. His full focus was on Gatou… Or more specifically, on Gatou's hand… Or even more specifically, on one of his fingers…
One finger with a ring on it… A skull like ring.
'Don't let him push...' The Uchiha thought desperately. 'Don't let him push! Don't let him…'
Push…
BLAST.
"Guah!" Sasuke gasped in pain as he was thrown backwards by a sudden explosion that suddenly happened right between him and Gatou.
"Sasuke!" Sakura rushed towards her teammate and kneeled beside him. "Are you alright?"
"Cough…" The Uchiha spat some blood, struggling to get up. "No… cough… I'm really not alright." He said, glaring at the space where flames were dancing right now.
"Damn it!" Ryuga rushed forward, taking a katana from his back and standing protectively in front of his friends. "Whatever it is, you need to get back up, Sasuke!"
"Speaking of which…" Zabuza pointed his finger at flames… which just started to take form. "What the hell is that?"
Kakashi's eye narrowed. "I think it's best for you to leave, Zabuza. You too, Haku."
"But why, Kakashi-san?" Haku wondered.
"…Things have just turned ugly." The leaf jounin stated, already preparing for the worst.
(Starting song: Endless Despair by Daisuke Ishiwatari)
And, just as suddenly as they appeared, the flames resided, leaving only a single person. A single menacing person. No, it was not some ugly monster, angry mutant, or sparkling vampire. Instead there stood a single young man, dressed in a full leather suit. High boots, pants, a jacket and a coat. (Think of Albert Wesker's RE5 outfit) And despite his hair was being short and slicked backwards…
"I'll recognize these damn sunglasses anywhere." Sasuke grunted, finally getting back up.
"Gatou…" The young man spoke calmly, completely ignoring the Konoha company. "Who told you that you were important enough to summon me?"
The small man paled. "B-But Naruto-sama… You told me to do that specifically if Uchiha Sasuke appears."
Naruto raised an eyebrow at this. "He's here?" He turned around looking for Sasuke… for about twenty seconds, until finally finding… Sakura. "Ah, there you are. You have to forgive me for not recognizing you. I expected you both to be in your real forms already. Well, you can't have everything I guess…"
"Wait, Naruto?!" Ryuga exclaimed, still holding his sword up. "That's Naruto?!"
"I'm afraid it is." Kakashi took a battle stance. "You have to run Ryuga."
"No way." The teen argued.
"It's an order, Ryuga." Kakashi insisted. "You…"
"I said no freaking way!" The boy yelled, gripping his blade tighter. "I will never back down again until I become the Hokage!"
Naruto went into a coughing fit at this. "Cough, cough… Ghahahahahaha! Say what?!"
"You heard me!" Ryuga added. "Being Hokage is my dream!"
Sakura and Sasuke face faulted…
"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA!" Naruto laughed at the top of his lungs. "Thanks, I needed that. Now before I start talking trash there is one little matter to be handled…" He said, raised his hand and started charging Cero… Gatou's way.
"W-Wait, Naruto-sama! It was you who told me…!" The small man yelled in horror. "I thought we were…!"
"Wrong." Naruto said coldly. "I was, you never were. Cero."
"Oh… my… god…" Ruyga muttered in shock as Gatou and every mercenary behind him were turned to dust in less than a second.
"Holy shit!" Zabuza brought his sword in front of him. "This guy is serious!"
"You don't even realize how much." Kakashi replied, bringing up a pair of kunais.
"Okay, now that I've taken out the trash…" Naruto suddenly raised his head up. "FINALLY Naruto has come back to Wave Country! Haha, never expected to see this shithole again to tell the truth." He admitted, taking out a cola can from behind his back.
"You…" Ryuga muttered. "Why did you kill him?"
Naruto raised an eyebrow. "You have to be more specific, you know. I just killed about two hundred people…"
"Gatou! Why did you kill Gatou?!" Ryuga yelled. "Weren't you accomplices?!"
"Accomplices?" Naruto repeated in amusement. "Hmhmhm. Don't be ridiculous. He was just a thing only useful for one purpose. And when that purpose is gone, the thing became useless… Do you know what useless things are called? Trash…"
"Shut up!" Ryuga screamed running madly at Naruto with a naked sword. "AAAAAAAAAAAHHH!"
"Ryuga, no!" Sakura screamed after him.
"Ryuga-kun!" Kakashi tried to run after him, but the boy was fast.
"Take this!" Ryuga jumped high in the air. "Mikazuki no mai!"
'Idiot!' Sasuke thought, gritting his teeth as Ryuga neared his target, creating several afterimages behind him.
'I told them he's gonna die! There is no way the hit will connect. There is…'
SMACK.
But it did connect. Ryuga's sword strike hit landed directly onto Naruto's collarbone… doing absolutely nothing. In fact, it didn't even penetrate the coat.
'Im-Impossible…' The boy looked with wide eyes. 'Our clan's swords are the sharpest in the entire Shinobi Nations! There is no way…'
"You…" Naruto began, grabbing the sword by the blade with his gloved hand. "Who in the blue hell are you?"
"W-What…?" Ryuga stuttered, looking up at him in shock.
"I said I didn't catch your name."
"I… I'm…"
"IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS!" Naruto shouted in his face. Then, not even looking his way, Naruto grabbed Ryuga by the collar and threw him over the bridge's edge.
"Ryuga!" Sakura wanted to help him, but Sasuke's hand stopped her.
"Leave him." He said coldly. "He's a hindrance anyway. Besides, we're in a much bigger problem than he is."
"Oh, how right you are, Uke-chan!" Naruto exclaimed cheerfully, drinking from his can. "Still, that guy is quite something. Did you handpick him to be my replacement?"
"No. In fact, I tried to remove him from the team several times." The Uchiha answered.
"Doubtful, considering his dream." Naruto said with a shrug. "And who is… Zabuza? That you?"
"In the flesh." The demon of the hidden mist stated with a smirk.
"Not for long." Naruto replied, throwing an already empty can over his shoulder. "Unlike others, you and your… What the hell?" He asked, finally noticing another person lying on the ground.
"P-Please don't kill me…" Inari sobbed.
Naruto snorted at this. "Ah, now I remember you. Check this out!" With that he pulled down his sunglasses and showed the kid his pitch black eyes with fire running through them.
Needless to say, small boy's eyes immediately rolled into the back of his head as he effectively lost consciousness… and created a small puddle beneath him.
"Don't touch him, Naruto." Sakura said dangerously.
"Relax, I wasn't really going to." Naruto stated, raising his hands defensively. "I don't kill little kids. Who do you think I am?"
The girl glared at him. "An evil scumbag, a murdering psychopath, a heartless traitor, a…"
"Okay, okay enough!" The blond interrupted. "What did I ever do to deserve such a… Oh well, I did kind of destroy your village… Twice. And also sliced your parents to pieces… I also considered doing your mom first, but when I realized that this was the exact… place you came from, my mood took a fatal blow, if you know what I mean. So yeah, I just simply cut her down as well…"
"Why are you here, Naruto?" Kakashi asked. "Finally decided to strike against Konoha?"
"Konoha?" Naruto asked in amusement. "Since when you three became Konoha? Besides, is it so hard to believe that I just missed you guys?!" He paused. "Damn, I actually said that out loud. Alucard owes me five ryo…"
"Exactly. So I will ask again, why are you here?"
Naruto sighed. "You know… it gets awfully boring without any real challenge. So I decided 'Hey! Maybe I should check on my good friend Sasuke? He always provides me with at least some entertainment'. And what do I find?! Look at you! You can barely stand! The title 'Uke' serves you right!"
"Hey! The kid just took me on and won!" Zabuza said in defense. "Besides, there is obvious difference between your levels. Look for somebody your own size, dammit!"
"There is no one my size." Naruto stated. "After all, I'm using custom made condoms!"
"Too much information…" Haku muttered, turning away with a blush.
"Still…" Naruto continued as all playfulness disappeared from his voice. "I concluded that the Power of the Order will bring you up to speed by now…"
Sasuke's eyes widened to their limits.
"I guess I was wrong." Naruto ran a hand through his hair. "Perhaps our difference is too much even for the Planet itself to overcome…"
"You…" The Uchiha whispered. "How do you know…?"
"About the Power of the Order you mean?" The blond smirked. "That can't really be surprising, can it? I'm more surprised that you know of it. That can only mean that I have yet another unknown party." He sighed. "Damn, they just keep on coming when I'm already starting to think I got them all. What a lousy system…"
"Answer me!" Sasuke yelled. "How do you know?!"
"Hmhmhm. You don't really expect me to answer tha…" Last word died in demon's throat when he suddenly saw a very interesting detail. "What the…?"
Sasuke was looking at him with Sharingan activated.
"Are you…" He took a step to the right and Sasuke's eyes followed. "…Fucking kidding me?! He exclaimed, actually sounding shocked for once.
"What is it? What are you talking about?!"
"Hm… Hmhm… Hmhmhmhahahahahaha! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" Naruto laughed madly. "Yes, now I finally understand. I finally understand why I'm still not dead. Why the Power of the Order can't overcome me. I guess I should consider myself the luckiest son of a bitch in the world!"
"He knows…" Sasuke whispered in shock.
"He… knows?" Sakura asked.
"Yes, knows about me being the observer…" The Uchiha muttered only for her to hear. "But ho…"
"Let me guess…" Naruto interrupted. "You're probably wondering 'how' again?! Well, let me enlighten you then, my friend! It seems that in your outrage you haven't even noticed. You're staring directly at me with your Sharingan, which shouldn't be possible normally. There is also the part of you gaining your memory back. Now I finally understand how pinkie got hers. It's because of you… Damn, all shit in my life is because of you, and now I can't even kill you!" He smiled sadly. "Oh, the irony…"
"Don't give me this crap!" Sasuke yelled in anger. "Aren't you here to kill us?!"
"And if I say no, will you believe?" Naruto asked in amusement.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed. "No."
Naruto waved his hand to the side. "Then I'm not even going to try."
"Hey, Kakashi?" Zabuza whispered. "Aren't you the leader of this team?"
"Technically? Yes." The leaf jounin responded.
"Then why the hell are you letting this Sasuke kid speak in your place?!"
"Well… Long story short, it really is his place." Kakashi stated.
"Don't give me this crap!" Zabuza hissed. "This Naruto guy is way too serious for someone like Sasuke to handle. It's a job for real men like us… and Haku."
Said person rolled his eyes. "Thank you very much, Zabuza-sama…" Haku muttered under his breath, trying to hold back the sarcasm in his voice.
Kakashi paused for some moments. "…No, I don't think so. It's time for someone more young and talented to take the stage."
"Really? Who?!"
Instead of response, Kakashi simply pointed his finger.
"Wha…" Zabuza looked where he pointed and his eyes widened.
"Oh, you've got to be fucking kidding me." Zabuza and Naruto said at the same time when Sakura suddenly stepped in front of Sasuke.
"Don't worry, Sasuke-kun. I'll take it from here." The girl said stoically.
"Sakura… are you sure?" Sasuke asked worriedly. "You haven't used it in real combat yet."
"No time like present." The girl said determingly, locking eyes with Naruto's… sunglasses. "Besides, this is what it was created for."
"Oh, are you… Are you fucking serious?" Naruto said, looking mockingly at Sakura's much smaller form.
"She can't!" Haku suddenly yelled. "He is a fictional character from Harry Potter series!"
Silence…
"What?"
"Haku…" Zabuza grunted. "Please keep your fetishes in check. You dressing up like a girl is quite enough…"
"H-Hai…"
"O-kay… Let's pretend I've never heard that." Naruto stated, turning to Sakura again with an evil smirk on his face. "So you're going to fight me instead of this piece of shit then, Sakura-chan?! I hope you've done some serious improvement, otherwise this will be a very short battle."
"You don't have to worry about that, Naruto." Sakura spoke confidently. "Earlier you spoke about the difference… Well then, allow me to show it to you! The difference between my past and present! Murakumo Unit! Activate!"
PUFF.
"Whow!" Naruto exclaimed, covering his eyes from a massive smoke screen that surrounded Sakura in an instant.
"What the hell is that?" Zabuza asked with a 'what the fuck' expression on his face.
"My guess is as good as yours…" Kakashi muttered in the same fashion.
"Hm… Hmhmhmhmhm." Naruto chuckled darkly as the smoke finally cleared, revealing Sakura's new form. "Maybe this will be somewhat entertaining after all…"
...
And that's it for today. Massive fight and a new plotline in the next chapter. Don't skip! And of course…
FUCK LIKE HELL AND SLEEP WELL!
Darthemius.