Chapter 11: The Invasion

A/N: Well I manage to get this one done as fast as I could so here it is. This one's length I am super happy with because it really flowed and turned into the longest chapter yet. I'm still not very good at fight scenes but I am trying to make them better. So enjoy the chapter fave, follow, and review to let me know if you like it. Enjoy!

The day had arrived for the contestants to meet at the arena. Naruto had to sprint there because he woke up late. He arrived in the nick of time. When he got to the stadium they had just called the contestants to the center of the arena. He went and stood next to Gaara giving him a hand shake. "Hey Gaara feeling better know," Naruto greeted. "Yes I am feeling a lot better since that day. I convinced my siblings not to go through with the plan," Gaara said whispering the last part.

"Good when the time comes the Leaf will have your back if you need it," Naruto promised. "Thank you Naruto for all that you have done," Gaara thanked. "Well us jinchuuriki have to stick together," Naruto said. "Ok you guys this round of the chuunin exams will be just like the preliminary round with one exception. There are no rules so yes, even killing is permitted. However, I reserve the right to stop the fight if I feel it is rightfully over. Also there is a little change in the lineup. The visiting Kazekage demanded to see Naruto and Neji fight first and the feudal lords agreed so their match is first. Everyone else make your way to the waiting balcony," the proctor, Genma, instructed.

Everyone else left leaving Neji and Naruto alone in the ring. "Ever since I was chosen as your opponent you were destined to lose," Neji stated matter-of-factly. "Wow you really don't know who you're dealing with. I am Naruto Uzumaki-Inuzuka the future Hokage and son of Minato Namikaze the fourth destiny says I'm gonna lose then I'll just have to say fuck destiny and prove it wrong," Naruto said. "Ha do you really think that you can be Hokage," Neji laughed. "You tell me," Naruto said already behind him sending a kick at his head. He's fast, Neji thought then jumped out of the way. "Don't think it will be that easy," Neji said. "Same to you," Naruto said. Naruto formed three shadow clones and sent them to test how strong Neji is. The clones sent a barrage of punches and kicks at him. Neji blocked every one of them.

The original Naruto took out kunai and threw them at Neji who again blocked. "Come on you can do better then that. Actually fight back," Naruto shouted irritated. "As you wish," Neji said with a smirk. He sent one palm strike at each of the clones dispersing them. "Why do you hat Hinata so much that you try to kill her," Naruto asked all of the sudden. "Because of this," Neji said then took off his headband. "Oh the caged bird cursed seal. That would be pretty easy to remove if you let me," Naruto said. Neji faltered at the offer. Could he really remove it, Neji pondered. "What do you want in return," Neji asked suspiciously. "Nothing but your friendship. I know what it is like to be kept down in a cage. Luckily my adoptive mother came along and freed me and now I want to help free anyone else that is in a similar situation," Naruto promised. Neji teared up thinking he could be free.

"Also please let up on Hinata. It isn't her fault that you were born into the branch family and she wasn't," Naruto asked. Neji nodded agreeing to his terms. "Now let's continue our fight and I'm sorry in advance because this will hurt a lot," Naruto said. He formed a Rasengan and ran at Neji. When he reached him Neji started to release chakra from every point then spun it around to create a shield of chakra out side of his body. Chakra met chakra and there was an explosion so both went flying. They created craters where they landed. Naruto got up easily having already been healed by Kurama. Neji, however, was unconscious and showed no signs of waking up any time soon. The medics came and took him to the infirmary and Naruto followed to remove the seal.

He walked up to Neji and drew symbols all over his body. He put his left hand on the curse seal and his right hand in a one handed ram seal. "Cursed seal removal: Release!" Naruto shouted. The seal glowed green then started to break apart and receded into a scroll that Naruto had placed near his head. When the process was complete he turned around to walk out only to be met by the Hyuuga clan head, Hiashi Hyuuga. "You removed the curse seal," Hiashi said. "Yea so what," Naruto said defiantly. "Thank you," Hiashi said then pulled Naruto into a hug. Naruto was surpised by this.

"You're not mad," Naruto asked confused. "No I am not mad. I hate that damn mark and wish I could abolish it," Hiashi said. "Well why don't you," Naruto asked. "Because the elders of my clan would out vote me on the matter," Hiashi sighed dejectedly. "Well when I'm Hokage I vow to outlaw that mark and force them to remove it from everyone," Naruto declared. "Believe it," he added. "Thank you," Hiashi said again. "No problem. Tell him I said get well and I'm sorry when he wakes up," Naruto said motioning towards Neji. "I will," Hiashi promised. Naruto nodded then left to watch the next match.

He arrived to find that Shikamaru and Temari had already begun. Temari was behind a self drawn line that was Shikamaru's limit with the shadow. Naruto studied the field then spotted the kunai and parachute over head. Oh I see that's clever. The shadow from the kunai will extend his range over 90% of the arena. She's already lost, Naruto thought. Sure enough a few minutes later Temari was cuaght in Shikamaru's shadow possession.

He walked towards her, forcing her to walk towards him, and they met in the middle. Shikamaru raised his hand and the whole crowd went quiet. "Ah to hell with it I forfeit. I used too much chakra on the jutsu. In truth I have about another 10 seconds worth," he called and sure enough 10 seconds later Temari was free. He walked back to the stands and spotted Naruto there now. He went and stood next to him and looked at the girl he had met during the prelims. She came over and stood next to him. "Hey hot stuff wanna go on a date some time," Raven asked. "Troublesome. Fine how about a picnic and cloud gazing," he suggested knowing it was futile to argue. "Sure sounds lazy and fun. My kinda date," she said.

Next to go down was Drew and Shino. "Bug user right? This will be easy," Drew said. "Don't be so sure," Shino said. They circled each other and waited for the other to make the first move. Shino went first by sending a mini swarm of bugs towards Drew. They all, like Kankuro's puppets, burst into flame. "Ha forget about that ability," Drew taunted. Another swarm came up behind him and swarmed him sucking out half of his chakra.

"Just as I thought. After using that justu it turns off and has to cool down" Shino stated. Damn he figured it out, Drew thought. "Ok you got me. But I still have plenty of tricks up my sleeves," Drew said. He slipped into a taijutsu stance and prepared to attack. Shino was preparing a defence for the inevitable strike but it never came.

He looked over and saw Drew on the ground unconscious. Huh I guess he didn't realize my bugs were still draining his chakra, Shino thought. "Winner is Shino Aburame. We will have Sasuke vs Gaara then Shino will fight Raven to give hime some time to rest," Genma said.

Gaara came down and Shino went back up. They waited for five minutes until Sasuke and Kakashi body flickered into the arena. "Sorry are we late," Kakashi said with an eye smile. "No you are just in time," Genma said. "Good if we were late I'd never hear the end of it," Kakashi said then body flickered to the stands next to Kiba. "How did Naruto do," Kakashi asked. "He did great. Took Neji down in like five minutes," Kiba said. "Good who did he find to teach him," Kakashi asked. "His godfather Jiraiya of the Sannin," Kiba said with a smirk. Kakashi paled and said, "Sasuke doesn't stand a chance if they fight." "Yea pretty much," Kiba said.

"So I heard a rumor form Sasuke about you two dating. Is it true," Kakashi asked with a wink. "Oh yeah we forgot to tell you. Yes me and Naruto are dating now," Kiba said. "Well good for you two," Kakashi said. "Thanks Kakashi-sensei," Kiba said.

With Gaara and Sasuke in the arena

"You are a friend of Naruto's right," Gaara asked. "Yea so what," Sasuke said. "Ok I will not harm you too badly then," Gaara said. "Wait what? What happened to you being murderous," Sasuke asked confused. "Naruto happened. He fixed my seal and gave me peace. He showed me the light. He is a truly good person," Gaara explained. "Yea so he is. He did the same for me. He showed me how to be a good human being. Someday he will surpass everybody and he will be Hokage," Sasuke said. "Yes I agree he will. I look forward to working with him because from now on I intend to become Kazekage," Gaara said.

"Alright so enough talking let's begin the fight," Sasuke said. Just then feathers started to rain down from the sky. "Sasuke it induces sleep via genjutsu. Release it to stay awake. They are making their move," Gaara said. "Kai!" Sasuke shouted then they both went to fight the Sound and Sand shinobi that was revealing themselves in the crowd. All of the civilians that really weren't shinobi fell asleep. All at once hundreds of cries of "Kai" rang out in the stands. The invasion really had begun.

With the Kages

"Kazekage-san, why would you ally with Orochimaru? He's a snake that will stab you in the back the first chance he gets," Sarutobi said. "Oh what a nice way to of describing me," the 'Kazekage' said. He threw off the robe and took off a face mask. In his place stood a man with a purple rope belt around his waist and purple eye liner around his eyes.

"Orochimaru," Sarutobi growled. "The brat failed to kill you like I ordered her to so I will have to do it myself," Orochimaru said. "Oh you mean your daughter Raven. Yes instead of killing me she told me all bout your plans to destroy Konoha. You won't get away with it. Some of the strongest ninja alive are here to protect us. Including your old friend Jiraiya. Also the son of the fourth Hokage who trained with Jiraiya and is incredibly strong for his age and his friends. All of who are very powerful despite the age," Sarutobi declared. "Ha don't' make me laugh. You honestly think a couple of kids can stop what is about to happen. Please you must have gone senile old man," Orochimaru said.

Then Sarutobi started to laugh like a great joke had been told. "Why are you laughing? Is this how you face death," Orochimaru asked. Sarutobi's only response was to point behind him. Orochimaru turned around to be clawed in the face by Kuromaru, Tsume's dog, and in the stomach by Zorro. "Agh!" Orchochimaru yelled clutching his wounds. "How dare you, you insolent mutts," he screamed. "Back away from the old man. He is precious to my master and I will protect him from the likes of you," Zorro growled. Orochimaru summoned a medium size sanke to fight them. "Please didn't you learn last time that snakes are no match for foxes. Kuromaru you handle Orochimaru and I'll take the snake," Zorrow said. Kuromaru nodded and turned to take on Orochimaru but found him to be gone. "Damn I was looking forward to shredding him," Kuromaru swore.

"Kuromaru go tell Tsume to find Raven. She betrayed Orochimaru and he will want revenge," Sarutobi ordered. "Okay I'll get on that," Kuromaru said then left. "Zorro if you're done with the snake go find Naruto and tell him to summon a huge a fox. Orochimaru is going to bust down the east wall with three giant snakes. He needs to be stopped," Sarutobi ordered. "Right we'll have that taken care of right away," Zorro said then left as well.

He found Naruto battling a couple of sound ninja that were posed as civilians. He dispatched them quickly and turned to find Zorro there. "Zorro is jiji ok," he asked worriedly. "Yes but we have an assignment. Orochimaru is going to have three giant snakes break through the east wall and wreak havoc. He wants you to stop them," Zorro said. "Alright I'm on it. You'll have to go back though. I'll call later so you can help," Naruto said. Zorro went back to his world and Naruto took off towards the break in point.

He arrived to and told the guards what was about to happen they took off to help at the arena trusting Naruto to handle this. Naruto decided the only fox strong enough to take on three giant snakes at once would be Kurama. Ok Kurama get ready to come out and help. We have a village to save, Naruto thought. He bit his thumb and ran through the necessary hand signs. When he finished he slammed his hand on the ground and called out, "Summoning jutsu boss summons: Kurama!" A big poof of smoke could be seen clear into the village and when it cleared there stood the Kyuubi and everyone started to panic.

In the distance another large poof of smoke was seen and out came three large snakes. "Sorry guys but you aren't allowed in the village. Me and Kurama here were sent to stop you to your great unluck," Naruto said. "Do you honestly think that you alone can stop all of us," their leader said. "Of course I do. I am Naruto Uzumaki-Inuzuka future Hokage. I trained under the legendary Jiraiya the toad sage. I am the son of the fourth Hokage. So now let me ask you something. Do you honestly think that you can last against me," Naruto declared. "I'll give you this one chance to surrender before we take you down," he added. Over half of them did surrender leaving only a hundred people to fight.

Naruto created one clone for each of the hundred left and let Kurama handle the snakes. Naruto leapt towards the leader and stood facing him. "So is everything you said true," the leader asked. "Yes it is and now I will stop you," Naruto said. "Ha you're only what like thirteen you can't possibly be that strong," the leader said. "Wanna bet," Naruto challenged. "Sure the winner lives," he said then drew his sword. "Oh so it's sword play you want. I gotta warn you with a sword you will die," Naruto said. "What are you talking about you don't even have one," the leader said. Naruto channeled chakra into his tattoo and the seal activated to release his sword into his hand. "W-where d-did t-that c-come f-from," the leader stuttered out. "A seal that I have on my wrist," Naruto said.

He swung his sword at the leader who just barely blocked it with his own sword. "You're not that good with a sword are you," Naruto taunted. "Shut up I am the best with a sword," the leader yelled. "No you are not. Zabuza Momochi, my kenjutsu teacher, is 1,000 times better then you," Naruto said. "You'll pay for that insult," the leader said. "Don't make claims you can't follow up on," Naruto said suddenly behind him. Naruto cut off the leaders head in one swing and the fight was over.

"Your leader is dead! Lay down your arms and surrender. Your invasion has failed," Naruto yelled to the 20 people still fighting. They all complied and surrendered. Kurama finished off the snakes and vanished back to Naruto's mindscape. "Clones take these guys into town as P.O.W's," Naruto commanded.

Naruto ran back to the arena to find Tsume and Raven fighting Orochimaru. They were winning but just barely. Raven was holding the legendary sword that she carried and was emitting trace amounts of red chakra. No way. I know this kind of chakra. This is demon chakra, Naruto thought. "Kit this is the chakra of the Sanbi. His name is Isobu," Kurama informed him. "Ok thanks Kurama," Naruto said back. He jumped into the fray with his own sword, Shi no Kitsune, drawn at the ready. "Hello son nice of you to join us," Tsume said. "Hey sorry I'm late I had some snakes to deal with," Naruto said. "So you are like me huh. We jinchuuriki have to stick together," Naruto said to Raven. "What are you talking about," Raven asked feigning confusion. "Kurama and I can sense the Sanbi's chakra coming off of you. Kurama is the nine-tails," Naruto said.

"Oh I didn't expect to meet another demon container. Orochimaru sealed him in me and I hate him for it," Raven said. "Sorry to hear that and the red head, Gaara, is one also," Naruto said. "If you guys are done talking could we finish taking this snake down," Tsume said. "Ok Mom let's do this," Naruto said. He created four shadow clones to aid in the ultimate attack that he is still learning. "Ok guys run. This jutsu is a bit unstable and has a possibility to kill me. It's only for absolute last resorts like this," Naruto said. Three of the clones went to distract Orochimaru while Naruto formed a Rasengan. Once it was formed the other clone started to pump wind chakra into it and blades started to form around it. A sound resounded off of it that sounded like kunais scraping against one another.

"Fuuton: Rasenshuriken," Naruto called while Orochimaru was distracted. He ran at him and hit him in the back with his new jutsu and Orochimaru went flying. He was encased in a ball of blue chakra and a scream could be heard on the inside. When the ball dispersed Orochimaru was suspended in mid-air with little blue lines flying into his body from all over. The lines stopped and Orochimaru fell into the new giant crater. Orochimaru was dead and now only the insignificant ones remain.

Three hours later the fihgting had stopped and the village was quiet once more. The only place to sustain any damage was the arena thanks to everyone's efforts. Sarutobi had called for a village meeting in the center of the village and stood there waiting for everyone. "Citizens I have called you here to make an announcement. First off the prisoners from the Sand will be allowed to go home and I regret to inform them that their Kazekage has been found long dead. Secondly I hereby formerly resign as Hokage and name my student, Tsunade Senju, as the Godaime Hokage. The moment the party that I am about to send gets back I will step down and she will take over. Lastly I would like to announce the following Genin have been promoted to Chuunin. Shikamaru Nara and Naruto Uzumaki-Inuzuka for protecting the village and showing great skills in the exams. Congratulations both of you and please come to my office to receive your vests," Sarutobi said then walked inside.

The village applauded him for having kept the job this long. Both Shikamaru and Naruto arrived in Sarutobi's office a few minutes later and was given a chuunin vest. "Shikamaru you are dismissed. Naruto I have your first mission as chuunin so stay here," Sarutobi said. "What is it jiji," Naruto asked. "I am tasking you with retrieving Tsunade. You may choose two genin to be your team on this mission," Sarutobi said. "Ok I choose Raven and Kiba. I have a feeling that they will be a great asset on this one," Naruto decided. "Very well they are your squad. You guys leave tomorrow at noon. Also Jiraiya will be accompanying you to observe how you do," Sarutobi said. "Ok thank you Hokage-sama," Naruto said with a new found respect. "Dismissed," Sarutobi said.

Naruto left back to the Inuzuka compound and he created a shadow clone to tell Raven about the mission once he got there. He walked in to applause from his family about making chuunin. Kiba tackled him in a hug and congratulated him. "Thanks guys I couldn't have done it without you," Naruto said. "Don't sweat it. What else is family for," Tsume said. "Oh by the way Kiba, jiji gave me a mission as a chuunin and you are on my team," Naruto said. "Cool what are we doing," Kiba asked. "We are the team assigned to bring back Tsunade and we leave at noon tomorrow," Naruto said. Kiba nodded and the party began.

They celebrated for an hour before the boys decided to go to bed. They showered together and decided to sleep in the same bed tonight to get up at the same time and get ready tomorrow. Kiba fell asleep instantly but Naruto lay awake pondering how the mission will go. He put his arm around Kiba then pulled him close and fell asleep. Tomorrow was going to be a big day for them all.

A/N: Well there you guys go another chapter done. This was the longest by far right now and I hope they only get longer from here on out but we'll see. Next chapter you will get some more back ground info on Raven and tell me who was shocked by her parentage. Just wait more will come that will be shocking. So I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and until next time cya.