The Cat and The Fox

Chapter 11

As Naruto headed towards Rulan with his Rasengan, two people appeared; one blocked and moved Rulan, while the other took upon Naruto. Rulan without any surprise was shocked and stunned at the appearances of his two allies.

"M-mei?"

While shaking he shifted his gaze onto the wounds on her body gave. Without a moment of pause he had a chill run through his body. It was a feeling he knew too well, since he's already experienced it. Slowly, he shifted his eyes and saw Kai in the same state as Mei. Body all wounded and barely the strength to not even move.

"K-kai?"

As Kai had took upon the Rasengan, he pushed Naruto away a distance. This made Naruto flying as Train jumped in to catch him. Kai then, falling down to his knees, coughs up blood. While he can barely move, looking up at the sky, he gets up and walks over to Rulan and Mei.

"Sorry about the late coming Rulan," he said with a smile.

Rulan was so much in shock; he couldn't almost say a word. Before him stood Kai, who blocked the Rasengan and Mei, who moved him to safety.

"Y-yea, sorry for the condition we're also in," added Mei.

"What happened?" asked Rulan.

As Mei got up, Kai went over and got a hold of her. However, not wanting to explain any details, Kai just shook his head and smiled. As Rulan gave the worried look, he looked at Mei for any information. Just like Kai, she just shook her head and smiled. As Mei signaled Kai that she was ok, he let go of her, and as Rulan got up too, he suddenly felt his body has become very heavy.

"What?" surprised as he went back on his knees.

"Sorry Rulan, as an exchange we'll fight them off." said Kai.

"N-no! Let me – !"

As Rulan was cut off by Mei she goes to him and hugs him. As her hands are wrapped around Rulan, she whispered something into his ear that only they two plus Kai knew what she said. As she handed him something and finishes, she gets up and goes to Kai. As they both bowed, Kai and Mei left to go battle Train and Naruto. With Rulan's strength weakened and also Mei's words, suddenly, tears rolled down his face.

"Kai. Mei. Chou! Hana! No! NO! NO!" as he mumbled.

As Karasu and Hato were signaled to not intervene, they could do nothing for Rulan. However, despite the circumstances, it was for the best. Along with Kai and Mei, Karasu and Hato, they entered the battlefield.

Of course, Kakashi-sensei wasn't going to let this pass as well. Even though he's been lurking around watching, at the ready, he will strike if necessary.

After Train caught Naruto, they had shifted into the shadows and thought of a plan to adevise. Of course, they haven't forgotten that the enemies were closed by as well.

"Hey, you okay Naruto?"

"Yeah, somewhat but I'm still in good condition. But what the hell was that?"

"I don't know but I have to say that, that guy is strong."

"No kidding, that push with one hand, as I felt it, was very strong."

"Well, he did push you across a great amount of certain distance."

"You're one to talk. What about your gun?" said Naruto sticking out his tongue.

As Train paused and looked at Naruto, he grinned. After that came laughter and sighing. Without much thoughts and questioning, Train suddenly though of a plan and explained it quickly.

Now, with the other situations, things seem to have…

"Eve how are you feeling?" said Sven.

Eve looking at Sven gave a paused. Sven then tilted his head. Of course the problem was that when Sven had come into this world [which is Naruto's world] his body started to disappear starting from his feet up. Without anyone so far realizing it because ever since he got here, he was mostly by Eve and that covered up his appearance.

"Sven…you're disappearing."

"Hah?"

As Sven looked at himself, he freaked. Shouting away as to why how it had happened. On the other hand, Eve had already noticed. Of course, she kept calm just as always. While Sven continued on, suddenly realizing his body has become dimmer than before.

"Ah, what the hell is going on?"

"Seems you're going back?"

"No way…"

"See you later Sven," said Eve as she waved at him vanishing completely.

"EVE! I'LL BE WAITING!"

Without any other words of exchange Eve gave Sven a smile and from there Sven was gone. As for Eve she got up and looked at the afternoon blue sky filled with clouds.

"I'll be back."

As she moved to where Leon was, she saw that he was beaten up. Even though no major wounds, he seems to be conscious. Though the enemy was nearby she did not dare to wait to see how long till Leon came to. Eve rushes to Leon's side and while in her arms tries to awaken him.

"Leon! Leon! Leon!"

"Ah, hey Eve, sorry for looking like this."

"Ah, it's that girl again. What was your name?" asked Chiaki.

Eve not responding gave Chiaki a cold look. Chiaki, feeling that look just grinned. Without warning he aimed a spark of jutsu at them. However, it was easily dodge by Eve who carried Leon in her arms, to safety. Of course, Chiaki missed on purpose to show the first attack as a sign of threat.

"I asked what your name girl is."

"…Eve."

"Ah, right."

"Well then let's get started, shall we?"

As energy sprouted from Chiaki, Eve knew that this was going to be very complicated. Gan from afar sees that Eve might have some troubles with her end but was sure things will be alright. So far, he's been not progressing at all. Since, he has more injuries than before.

"I've always knew…that you two were very talented. Though, I would have never thought that we brothers would be fighting each other like this. Heh, I guess this has become my punishment?"

As Gan gave out a sigh, he looked left and right. Then up, down, and all around him. Knowing that he wouldn't be able to dodge this time with his injuries, he planned something out. Suddenly the twins evaded at him. With no surprise they got Gan or so they thought.

In a few seconds the Gan they thought to be real turned into a tree stump. He approached from underneath with both of his fists aimed at the twins in their stomach as they turned around to face him. With all his might he pushed them into the ground. As they lay on their backs, they groaned. Gan then backed away a distance.

"Huto, Tohu…just a little longer. A little more time and then I'll get you both back to your senses. I just hope it's not too late though."

"Die."

"Vanquish."

Huto and Tohu quickly got up and speed up to Gan, he again, pushed them back. Flying into the ground, the twins groan from the ambitious strength. As he giggled he thought to himself of the failure he has become. Though knowing that things seem to be in bad shape he decided to continue onward. No matter the consequences, his life versus his younger twin brothers being under controlled.

"Alright, I guess this is going to be it," said Gan as he readied himself.

With Gan realizing it, the twins attack from both of his left and right side. Suddenly, without the twins realizing it, the Gan they thought to be real was a fake one. As it was only a doppelganger, the twins paused. Feeling foolish to how they could have been tricked twice under their noses. Looking around, they saw no signs of him. Surprisingly, from below the ground, Gan popped up and aimed to punch them but missed. The twins quickly shifted and hit Gant twice as hard as they hit him in the stomach, causing him to fly across the ground.

"Ghh, I missed."

"That was smart."

"However, you're too slow."

As Gan turned around he saw that the twins again have speed up to him and with no mercy their fists were glowing of chakra. He soon realized that this was it for sure.

"Duo Blast!"

"SHOOT!"

The supposed final blow from the twins was no joke. With Gan smacked right into the ground leaving an impact, his ribs broken, injuries reopened, coughing up blood, it was the end. Even his legs and arms no longer have any strength left to move them.

"Heh, I guess this is really it."

"That was annoying," said Huto.

"One more hit," added Tuho.

"…Dad…Mom…I'm sorry. Please don't be too angry that I'm coming to see you both so soon."

As Gan glimpsed at his twin brothers, they came charging with one more last attack. While smiling, he got up slowly and stood up. The twins surprised at how wrecked he is, was able to stand up. Conscious at what Gan might pull next they stop as they came within a foot of him. Suddenly, Gan's arms moved in front of their faces and he chanted something.

There, the twins paused, frozen for like a few seconds. As Gan's hands dropped down, the twin's face cleared up.

"W-what?" said Huto.

"Huh?" said Tuho.

"Welcome back," replied Gan.

Looking at Gan, the twins were in shock at his wrecked body. As Gan slumped down onto his knees, the twins caught his arms, one holding onto each.

"G-g-gan?"

"W-what happened?"

Before his final breath, Gan's hands were on the back of his brothers' head. Then, he smiles as he whispered something into their ears.

"Thank you and good luck to you both," said Gan after his whispered words.

Gan's hands then slip down and slowly, he falls forward. There he was, on the ground, with a smile on his face.

"GAN!"

As the twins' voice was heard throughout the battlefield everybody stopped and paused. For Naruto and Train, they knew that something was up and ran to the area. For Eve, she too wanted to go to the crying voice. However, Chiaki was keeping her occupied. Further more, Leon was also injured at the moment and can't move well. Though Chiaki also stopped, he senses that something has gone wrong. To make no haste, Leon decided that he should act quickly while Chiaki stopped.

"Eve!"

"Leon?"

"Hurry, go!"

"I can't leave you."

"No worries, it seems I'm already disappearing. Just look at my hand."

Eve looked at Leon's hand and saw that he was in the same state as Sven. So really, Leon was just returning back to their time.

"But…"

"No worries and good luck okay? Don't worry!"

As Leon was becoming more and more dimmer, Eve then decided to agree.

"Okay."

"See you, Eve."

"Later."

Leon then vanished completely. Eve then moved forward to the area of where the Ie brothers are.