Chapter 11 A friendly collision: fight me with everything you had
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto and Dead or Alive but I own Ninja Gaiden 2 it rocks
Outside of the wrestling arena
The three leaf ninjas stood face to face with the leader of the Mugen Tenshin clan Hayate they stood calm there was nothing to worry about, after all the Mugen Tenshi clan didn't have any reasons to be hostile towards Konoha so it was all right. However Hayate was looking at them with hostility especially a to a certain blond ninja, Naruto didn't show any fear on the other hand he was looking at him with hatred he was looking at the same person who is Kasumi's older brother and the one responsible for sending assassins after her the same person who wants to kill her. There was tension in the air and they could feel it Sakura was calm she remember what Ryu told her and she wasn't going to say a word about the alliance with Konoha. Sasuke was calm too but for some reason he wasn't paying attention to Hayate but to the lavender hair kunoichi Ayane who was also staring at him. Tina didn't know what was going but she look at Naruto and she could clearly tell he was upset she notice he was glaring daggers at Hayate she didn't know why so she stood quiet and waited for any possible conversation between them. Hitomi was looking at Hayate since he first appear she blush and she wanted to tell him that she miss him and she wanted him to return with her to her father's dojo, but with the tension that was growing between Naruto and Hayate she thought it wasn't a good time to ask him.
Hayate look at the three leaf ninjas" ninjas from Konoha why have you enter the tournament?"
"We have a mission" Sasuke reply coolly he then took the message scroll Tsunade gave them he went to Hayate and show him the scroll" this is message from the Hokage to you"
(Sasukekun I think you're making a big mistake) Sakura thought remembering what Ryu told her
Hayate carefully look at the scroll and took it he open it and began to read keeping an eye on the Uchiha who was calm, after a few minutes he was done reading and handed the scroll back to Sasuke.
"You desire an alliance with us"
Ayane's eyes widened slightly (an alliance is that their mission?)
"Yes we want Konoha and the Mugen Tenshin clan to form an alliance and joined as one"
Hayate was serious he look at the three ninjas" I decline"
Sakura sighed she knew that was going to be his answer
Sasuke raised an eyebrow" you decline?"
"Yes we don't have a reason to have an alliance with Konoha the only reasons alliances are made is for two reasons only, war and economic trades therefore I decline to have an alliance with the leaf"
"You should reconsider" Sasuke said
"No I won't reconsider my decision you're mission is a failure or perhaps there's another reason with you have enter the tournament?" he keep an eye on the Uchiha
"Well there is a reason why we have enter but right now is to remain classified"
"Does it have to do with DOATEC?"
"Maybe that depends of what we find"
"Are you planning to help DOATEC?"
"No we don't have any reason to help that crazy company"
Hayate stood quiet and gaze at the blond ninja he went to him and he glare at him
"Who are you?"
"I'm Uzumaki Naruto" he said still glaring at him
"I want you to stay away from Kasumi are we clear?" he said in high threat tone
"I won't do such thing" he snorted
Hayate growl both Sasuke and Sakura knew that the situation could get ugly so they went near their blond companion.
"I won't repeat myself again stay away from my sister"
"Oh so now she's your sister I thought she was a traitor and last I check you wanted to kill her"
Hayate was upset now he was about to launch a fist on the blond ninja but it was caught by Ryu who appear.
"Ryu" Sakura said
"Let me go Ryu" Hayate demanded
"Hayate calm down these ninjas are representatives of Konoha if you attack him you'll be looking for trouble from the leaf village and this small incident could turn into a war with Konoha"
Hayate growl knowing he was right he calm down and Ryu release his fist and started walking off
"Ein wait" came Hitomi's voice
Hayate look at her with anger in his eyes" my name is not Ein its Hayate so stop looking for me like some love sick child"
Hitomi was shock she felt like crying but she hold it in Tina was upset what he told her was cold but
Naruto was more upset.
"How dare you talk to her like that you….she misses you she needs your help" he glare once more at the ninja
"I don't care she can find someone else"
Naruto growl he was about to charge at him when Hitomi stop him
"It's all right Narutosan please don't" she gave him a fake smile she look back at Hayate" okay…….Hayate I understand but I do miss you"
Hayate could see a small tear fall from her blue eye he felt terrible but he didn't show it he look at Ayane
"Let's go Ayane"
Ayane nodded and just before he was going to vanish
"Hayate" Naruto said
The ninja look back at him" what is it?"
"Before this tournament is over I'm going to defeat you that's a promise"
Sasuke and Sakura were surprise but they knew once Naruto made a promise he always fulfill it
Hayate glare at him" don't make promises you can't keep"
"I never go back on my word that's my ninja way"
Hayate and vanish while Ryu look at Sakura
"Sakura you did well on your match"
Sakura blush by his comment while Sasuke smirk
"Thank you Ryu"
The super ninja vanish
(Man he has issues) Tina thought thinking about Hayate
"Well that went well" Sasuke said sarcastic
"Hitomisan are you okay?" Naruto said worry
Hitomi nodded while drying her tears" yes I'm fine Narutosan don't worry about me, well I better go tomorrow is my match with Kasumisan bye guys" she then left still feeling the pain in her heart by Hayate's harsh words
Naruto watch her leaving he could tell she was hurt thanks to Hayate's comment he growl thinking about the ninja.
(Damn you Hayate)
"Well I better be going too" Tina said she went to Naruto and gave him a peek on the cheek making him blush bright red" bye Naruto see you later ya'll" she then left
Sasuke was smirking while Sakura giggle Naruto was still blushing and he was in a daze, Sasuke wave his hand in front of him to make sure he was still alive.
"Hey Naruto you there hello earth to Naruto"
"Huh what?" Naruto said snapping from his daze
"You okay I thought you went into a coma when Tina kissed your cheek" Sasuke said with a smirk
"Um…yeah I'm fine" he said while hiding his blush
"We better get back to the apartment" Sakura said
The two nodded and began walking
"Hey Sakurachan that was a great match you were awesome"
She giggle" thanks Naruto I guess learning wrestling is easy but it hurts like hell"
"Well sometimes is fake" Sasuke said
"What?" Sakura said shock" you're kidding Sasukekun you call this fake" she showed him her lump on her fore head caused by Lisa when she hit her with the steel chair
"Well sometimes they plan things in the matches so it's half fake and half real" Naruto said
"I don't believe any of you I got hurt for real on that ring and every part of my body hurts I just hope my next match is not on a wrestling ring how does Lisa and Tina do it?"
Naruto and Sasuke chuckle as they continue walking to their apartments
The next day in Konoha (Hokage's office)
Kakashi enter the office Tsunade was on her desk and Shizune was next to her with TonTon beside her
"You wanted to see me Hokagesama?"
"Yes Kakashi I want your report on the mission so far?"
"Well so far Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura have move on to the second round of the tournament"
Tsunade grin" I expected no less from those three looks like I will be winning big money"
"What do you mean?" Kakashi said puzzle while Shizune sighed
Tsunade open the drawer of her desk and show him a lot of betting tickets
"I made lots of bets from the tournament all in favor of the three of them I'm going to win for sure"
Kakashi and Shizune sweat dropped
(Let's see if her reputation as the legendary sucker still exist) Kakashi thought
(I have a bad feeling about this like Tsunadesama's debt will increase)
Naruto woke up from his bed it was another beautiful day in Tokyo and another match from the first round was going to be held today it was Kasumi's match against Hitomi, he didn't know who to cheer at because both girls have become good friends with him. He went to the bathroom and took a bath, a few minutes later he came out wearing a towel wrap around his waist he went back to his room and change to a blue t-shirt jeans white and white snickers. He went to the kitchen to eat some breakfast he open the counter of the kitchen to reveal a large supply of noodle cups he grin as he pick two and started to boil the water. Of course it was weird for Naruto what kind of person eats noodle cups for breakfast, after the water was boiled he eat the noodle cups like it was nothing he smile for him noodle cups taste better when you eat them for breakfast. He then went to Sasuke's room to check up on him he knock on his door.
"Sasuke are you up, want some breakfast I have noodle cups and trust me they taste very good um….Sasuke are you there?" he then open the door since there was no answer he gasp when he wasn't in his room
"What where did he go that's twice he leaves early in the morning just where is he maybe he has a job, oh well I guess I'm on my own since Sakurachan is working at the antique shop"
He then left his apartment and closed the front door he left the district and was walking on the streets of the city.
(Maybe I'll spend time with Kasumichan oh I can't wait to see her match)
Sasuke was jumping from one building to another he has been looking everywhere for a certain place he feel like he has search the entire city, he jump to another building and that's when he saw an apartment building he grin thinking it was the place he was looking for. He jump to the roof of the building and went to the terrace of one of the apartments, he carefully enter without making any noises and saw that it was a decorative place he took a look at the lamps with butterflies designs on them. He smile in victory this must be the place he was looking for he kept quiet without making any noise, at least that's what he thought because someone already knew he was there the person took a kunai knife and grab the Uchiha by the back and pointed the kunai to his neck. Sasuke growl he let his guard down he didn't notice her presence until it was too late he couldn't see who it was but he had a pretty good idea who it was.
"You have ten seconds to tell me why you are here before I cut your throat"
Sasuke smirk he look behind to see a very angry Ayane her eyes reflected pure anger
"Sorry for coming here looks like I got the wrong place"
Ayane hiss" bullshit you've been looking for my place all a long I have been watching you and now I'm going to kill you" she pressed the kunai tighter on his neck
Sasuke broke free from her grasp and he landed in front of her he then gasp in shock and blush at the sight of Ayane, she wasn't wearing her ninja uniform but she was only wearing a purple towel covering her body looks like she was taking a shower. He blushed hard and controlled himself he could clearly see her nice cleavage it was very impressive size for a girl her age, Ayane glare at him while trying to hide her blushing at the way he was looking at her she charge at him but he hold her hand holding the kunai.
"Don't do it remember what Ryu said if you kill me you will end up having a war with Konoha" Sasuke said with a grin
"I'm willing to take the risk" she growl
She threw him to the ground and he use a low kick sending her to the ground he grin devilish as he took a hold of her towel she gave him a death glare.
"Don't you ever think about it if you do I will torture you to death I swear?"
He chuckle as he let go of her towel" no I won't do that I'm not the kind of person"
Ayane got up she glare at him and once again she charge at him but Sasuke caught her and turn her around he was now pointing her kunai at her neck.
"You let your guard down Ayane"
"You son of a….." she growl while trying to break free" just what the hell do you want?"
"Well tomorrow night at the park you and me no questions ask" he grin
Her eyes widened" you bastard you stalk me you break in my apartment and you DARE to ask me out I should kill you it will be worth it even if Konoha invades our village"
"I said no questions ask you have no choice"
"GET THE HELL OUT OF MY APARMTENT NOW"
"I'll be waiting for you" he then let her go and jump from her window he was gone
Ayane was beyond piss she was so upset she could take her kunai and melted she finally went to her bathroom and take her shower while she was thinking of ways to kill the Uchiha.
(Bastard)
Naruto reach one of the temples in Tokyo it was pretty big he saw Kasumi making a wish in front of the wishing bell of the temple he didn't wanted to interrupt her she look so calm and concentrated in her wishing it made him think what she was wishing for. He went a little closer once he saw that she finish, Kasumi saw him and smile she was wearing a pink tank top with a white skirt and white sandals she was also wearing her favorite yellow ribbon tied in a ponytail.
"Hi Kasumichan"
"Hi Narutosan"
"So you were making a wish?"
"Well not quite a wish I was more like praying for the safety of my brother and my half sister"
Hearing that Naruto became a little upset she was praying for the safety of the man who wants to kill her.
"Hey Kasumichan you do really care for Hayate?"
"Yes I do why do you ask?"
"Even if he wants to kill you" he said in soft voice
"Narutosan I already told you before he doesn't have a choice as the leader of the clan he must fulfill his duty he can't go against the word of the council"
"It's hard for me to believe that he cares for you when I meet him last night he look like he could care less about you"
Kasumi's eyes widened" you meet him"
"Yeah but don't worry it didn't turn out into a fight even if I wanted to fight him myself"
"Narutosan why are you so upset with my brother?" she said worry
"Why WHY he wants to kill you it's not right that your own brother your family tries to kill you"
"Narutosan you must know that this is part of being a ninja it's not an easy path your always force to make a hard decision in then end even if it means killing a family member"
"That may be true but I won't accept it if I was Hayate I will find a way to save you"
Kasumi smile while her cheeks had a shade of pink" sometimes there isn't a way to save people"
"I don't care I will find a way to save you Kasuimichan I already promised you I was going to save you from being an exiled ninja so believe in me"
Kasumi felt so happy" Narutosan I don't understand why are you being so nice to me we don't know each other so much so why?"
She looked into his blue eyes and he gave her a genuine smile
"Because Kasumichan you're my friend you're precious to me"
Kasumi was taken back she felt her heart skipping a beat she felt her cheeks heating up what made her so happy was the word he use to describe her, he called her precious she was precious to him. She twiddle her fingers a little and Naruto stare at her confuse seeing her in this behavior remind him a lot of Hinata so he thought she was being weird.
"Are you okay Kasumichan?"
"Yes I'm fine Narutosan I was just wondering if you like…….."
"To go out for a milkshake" Naruto finish for her
Kasumi giggle" yes"
"Great then let's go"
Kasumi nodded and they left the temple
"Hey Kasumichan I'll be cheering for you on your match with Hitomisan even if she's my friend too so don't tell her I told you so okay?"
Kasumi giggle" okay Narutosan I won't say a word but if she caught you cheering for me then the secret is out"
"Huh oh yeah I guess"
Kasumi laugh they continued walking
Hitom was in her apartment doing some fresh training before her match she was wearing her karate uniform, she was using her living room for her training since it was the biggest place in her apartment. She wanted to be in top shape for her match after all she was facing Kasumi and she was no push over, she also knows she's tough she has faced her before so she knows what to expected with the young kunoichi. Her mind drifted back to last night meeting with Hayate she couldn't forget the words he told her.
(My name is not Ein its Hayate so stop looking for me like some love sick child)
Tears were falling from her eyes those cold words hit her like being stab by a very sharp knife it hurt her a lot she miss the young man so much especially when she was in love with him and she knew it was love. She try to forget about that bad moment and focus on her training even if it was impossible to forget about last night Hayate's words were still running in her head how could he hurt her feelings in such a way, she was more offended when he called her a child she's eighteen not a little girl. She finally finish her warm up and she fail in forgetting about his words she clean her sweat with a towel and went to take a shower after the shower she went to her room and change into her usual fighter cloths(costume I from DOA 3 and DOA 4.
While putting her red gloves she began to think about the past how she loves the past the times Ein was in her home when he began his training in her father's dojo, when he help her with her training she truly cherish those memories with him. She remember every night they watch the stars and just talk, she blush remembering when Ein almost kiss her on the lips they were training and she accidentally trip and landed on top of him their faces were very close how thankful she was for being clumsy on that day. She remember seeing his lips about to meet hers and she stood still waiting to taste them, tragically the kiss never happen because just when he was about to kiss her her father came and he immediately help her get back to her feet she was so embarrassed on that day but she wish he would have kissed her. She finally halt her train to the past and prepare herself as she left her apartment and lock the door she look at the city with pure determination.
(Al right time to win I hope you are ready for me Kasumisan)
Naruto was in Kasumi's apartment after they went to get a milkshake they went to her apartment so she could get ready for her match with Hitomi, he was seated in her couch and he was now checking the kunoichi's decorations. He saw the small fish pond along with some zodiac decorations on her walls he knew that she was a fortune teller so it was to be expected that she those kinds of decorations, he finally saw her wearing her blue ninja uniform she had her hair down she finish her preparations by sheathing her short katana and strap it on her back.
"Kasumichan are you ready for your match with Hitomisan?" ask as cheery Naruto
"Yes I am Narutosan"
"Good because I will be cheering for you" he smile at her
'Thank you Narutosan, um……Narutosan I've been wondering how do you like my hair?" she blush a little
"What do you mean Kasumichan your hair is nice?"
"I mean if you like hair down or tied up?" she was still blushing
Naruto smile realizing what she was saying" oh Kasumichan I think you look very nice with your hair tied on pony tail" he try not to blush but he did
She smile" okay" she then reach for her favorite yellow hair band and tied her long orange hair on a pony tail" now do I look great?"
"Yup you look very nice"
"Thanks Narutosan now let's go"
"Right behind you"
The two left her apartment and into the streets, minutes later they arrived at the place where the match was going to take place which it was in front of the Tokyo arcade next to the arcade was the highway which a lot of cars were passing by. The place was already crowded the cameras were already present along with the announcer of the match, now as soon as the crowd saw Kasumi they began to cheer for her they have known from the past tournament and she has become into a famous fighter, Naruto smile when he saw a lot of kids asking for her autograph. She blush in embarrassment and gave them her autograph now between the kids were male teens which instead of asking for her autograph they were asking for her to give him a kiss on his cheek, that made Naruto a little grumpy he didn't know why he was upset but he was completely unaware that he was jealous.
He spotted Sasuke and Sakura between the crowd and went to them, the crowd began to cheer when they saw Hitomi arriving in her bike she got off and went to Kasumi the two meet face to face and the announcer got in the middle of the two.
"The eight match of the first round will now begin"
"Kasumisan fight me with everything you had"
"I won't lose"
(Kasumichan you can do it) Naruto thought
Get ready……FIGHT
Hitomi ran to her with a flying kick but Kasumi vanish in a swirl of cherry blossoms and appear behind her she then jump from her back high in the air and grab her shoulders with her legs and send her to the ground. Hitomi threw a low kick which made contact with the kunoichi but she landed safely, Hitomi threw a couple of punches follow by an uppercut, however Kasumi dodge all of the attacks and hit her with an upward kick she then follow to attack her with two punches and a flying upward kick. Hitomi landed on the ground but she got back up and use the same flying kick which made hit Kasumi sending her to the highway, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura gasp along with the crowd she was now in danger to get ran over by a car. The match got more interesting as Hitomi jump and join Kasumi in the highway the crowd cheer louder this is the kind of things that happen in DOA tournament, Hitomi landed a middle punch which Kasumi caught and threw her to the ground. Hitomi got back up but suddenly a car was approaching her at fast speed she then jump dodging the car, Kasumi used a couple of punches follow by a low kick Hitomi caught her kick and punch her kick. Kasumi felt some pain from that last attack but she focus on the match she threw a punch but Hitomi and send her to the ground, Hitomi used a couple of kicks which she dodge and she used the same jumping upward kick hitting Hitomi.
The crowd was still cheering while Naruto was in awe at Kasumi's performance he never knew she was this strong but he was very impressed and he wasn't the only one but Sasuke and Sakura were in the same boat.
(Wow Kasumichan is amazing)
(No wonder she won the first tournament) Sasuke thought
(She's strong) Sakura thought
A car was heading towards Kasumi but she vanish in a swirl of cherry blossoms and reappear next to Hitomi whom she kick her follow by an uppercut, Kasumi used a low kick causing her to fall off she took the opportunity and kick her sending her back to the sidewalk in front of the arcade. Hitomi got back up and she was not feeling a hundred percent she felt like she was reaching her limit she needed to end the match, Kasumi ran to her and she went through her while she vanish in a swirl of cherry blossoms. Hitomi could barely stand up she try to punch her but Kasumi dodge it with ease she then grab her on
her shoulders and she was now hanging from her shoulders she finish her throw by falling and kicking her to the ground she slowly got back trying to ignore the pain but it was futile, the three leaf ninjas could easily tell who was the winner of the match.
Hitomi smile" great fight Kasumisan" she then collapse
The announcer went to her
"It's over the winner of the match is Kasumi"
WINNER
"I'm sorry Hitomisan"
The crowd cheer as they were expecting for the young kunoichi to win the match the three leaf ninjas went to her, Sakura check on her and began to heal her injuries.
"Hitomisan is she al right?" ask a worry Kasumi
"Don't worry Kasumi she's fine I heal her injuries she's just tire" Sakura said with a smile
"Thank goodness" Kasumi said while sighing in relief
"Kasumichan you were amazing" Naruto said
Kasumi blush from the compliment" thank you Narutosan"
After a few minutes the crowd left and they were alone Hitomi woke up from her short nap
"Hitomisan you're awake" Kasumi said happy
"Yeah I lost but it was a great fight thanks Kasumisan"
Kasumi smile she was happy that Hitomi was well
"Looks like your advancing to the second round Kasumi" Sasuke said
"Yeah KLasumichan will win the second round with ease too" Naruto said
"But what if she fights you in the second round?" Sasuke said with a smirk
"What me um…..well I….I don't know I guess we'll have to wait for the announcements for the second round to find out" Naruto said while looking a little nervous
Sasuke grin (he doesn't want to fight Kasumi)
"The tournament will get better in the second round" Sakura said
"I'll say" Hitomi said cheery" I can't wait"
"So Kasumichan want to go for a milkshake?"
Kasumi blush while nodding" sure Narutosan"
The group watch as they left Hitomi was smiling while Sakura was smirking and Sasuke shook his head
(I bet he has no clue that she likes him?) Sasuke thought
A few miles away Tina was watching she was in her blue Cadillac she has witness the entire match but what got her attention was Naruto and Kasumi leaving together she the felt anger rising when she saw Kasumi taking his hand like they were a couple and Naruto didn't seem to mind at all. She was feeling it no doubt about it jealousy was invading Tina Armstrong she didn't wanted to see anymore and drive off she only ask herself one question while driving.
(Does Kasumi like him?) She thought and hoped that it wasn't true
To be continued
Whoa looks like Tina is jealous who would it thought and Naruto is so lucky to have Kasumi and Tina going after him lucky bastard and as akways he has no clue about it somebody give him a reality check anyway read an review thank you farewell.
Next chapter: The bigger they are the harder they fall but the champ won't fall so easily
