A/N: Guys, sorry for the long wait. But really, this holiday I'm having right now is getting pretty hectic. Like the latest chapter of "I Live On", I did it over the lounges of six different airport. Luckily, for this one, I can actually sit down for 2 hours and type it out. This idea has been going on in my head for a while, but I just couldn't find the time to get it down.
And like, I have a computer curse, as in whatever com I touch usually breaks down. So yeah. Bear with me.
Ok, this chapter might be a surprise, lol, so yeah, just wait and see.
As always, enjoy. XD
Disclaimer: I have nothing whatsoever to do with the production of the Naruto manga and anime. I merely slightly disagree with the plot and twisted it a little for this fic. :P
I Will Believe
Chapter 21: Truth
Ki……ke……up!
Huh……what……
Get……kit!
……Kyuubi……
I……fuse…….lose!
What…oh right……that seal……I have to remove it.
Dam……ou……do!
"Look, his eyes are opening! He's awake!"
Naruto slowly opened his eyes, pupils quickly adjusting themselves to the light intensity, before focusing on the people around him.
Sakura and Ino were both sporting bandages and plasters around their arms. Their hair was messy and tears were slowly streaming down their cheeks in joy.
"Naru-kun!" was all he heard before he was hugged from both sides. His arms automatically went around both their waists, cradling their slim bodies to his own, filled with immense relief that they were both safe and sound by his side.
"We're glad to have you back with us."
Naruto lifted his head slightly, finding himself looking at the Sandaime Hokage, "Ji-san! Orochima……did you find him? What happened to Anko? Wha……"
Sandaime placed a hand on his head, smiling gently, "Do not worry Naruto-kun. Anko is now in the ICU, getting treated by the best of our medics at this very moment. Jiraiya should be arriving……about now."
Naruto cringed and unconsciously touched the deranged 3 point seal on his abdomen. He slowly sat up, his eyes sad and angry, "Ji-san……is everyone else alright?"
The Hokage nodded, before giving a sigh of melancholy, "Yes, they're all fine……though I'm afraid this experience might have exhausted them mentally."
"The preliminaries of the third exam shall begin in a few hours. It's a good thing you woke up now. Kireki and Minagi came by to visit, but due to other……matters, they had to take up defensive positions with other shinobi."
Fists clenched, Naruto bit his lips, before staring at the Hokage and blurting out, "Let me tell them."
In an instant, the atmosphere in the room changed. Sandaime's eyes widened, whilst the other Jounin, Genma dropped his senbon in shock.
He stared into their eyes, unwavering, ignoring the curious glances sent his way by his two best friends. "Ji-san……"
"Let him." A certain white-haired hermit entered the room and took his usual posture, leaning against the wall, with his arms crossed, his eyes staring at Naruto warmly, reassuring him, and to the blond, that was the best reaction he got so far.
"Jiraiya-sensei……"
Sandaime looked at Naruto, before asking gently, "Are you sure?"
Sakura nudged Ino, before bowing before him, "Hokage-sama, we'll come back in when you call us."
Jiraiya chuckled and gave them a thumbs-up. Ino kissed Naruto on the cheek tenderly, before leaving with Sakura. She knew something was wrong here, something extremely important. And maybe, just maybe they'll be let in on the secret.
She glanced at Sakura, proud of her wit, knowing that it would be extremely impolite to stay there under that kind of conditions. The pink haired girl glanced at her apologetically, "Gomen Ino, I just thought……"
Ino smiled, "No worries, you did the right thing, so for now, let's be patient……though Naruto……I really want to be by his side now……"
Sakura hugged Ino lightly, "Don't worry, we'll pull through this……we have to."
Naruto's eyes followed their slim figures all the time, heart aching at the possible outcome of this situation.
"Naruto, you're all too young, and not supposed to be able to withstand all these……yet you have……I…I don't know what to say……"
The blond genin sighed, before staring at the ceiling, "I've become so numb over the years. The pain, the sorrow, I've had it. I need to tell them. They're my best friends. I owe them that much. Ji-san, please."
His cerulean orbs were pleading, the melancholy within them said it all. This ordeal had allowed him to fully realize that it wasn't possible to protect his precious people all the time. Even if he was a bit careless, the tide of the battle could sweep him away, and send him into the losing end. Like this time, he severely overestimated his abilities and let his anger control him.
He kept reminding himself of the conversation he had with Kyuubi since he met him when he was five. Those exact words kept repeating themselves in his mind, All I want, is to become more like me, and less like you.
Such a simple sentence, such courage, such innocence……
If he had agreed to merge with Kyuubi or release the yoko, he could have all the power he wanted. He could become the rookie of the year, get everything he was owed, massacre all the villagers that treated him badly. He could use the hatred and revenge that the yoko had and unleash it's full power.
However, he chose to be himself, the kind, forgiving and naïve self that he was.
Naruto always wanted to believe that everything would be alright, as long as he trained enough, as long as he kept trying, all will be fine in the end.
But now he knows, that this is not the case. Life doesn't go that way. Unexpected circumstances and all sorts of other obstacles shall place themselves before you, it's never a smooth course. Things don't go the way you think they would.
"Everyone hostile is your enemy, the world is cruel……the job of a shinobi has an extremely high mortality rate……Ji-san……I have to tell them……I refuse to be a burden for them……"
Jiraiya nodded slightly, before grinning, "You decide. As my disciple, you must have the determination and the realization
Sandaime gazed into the determined eyes of Naruto, and gave a slight smile, "Well then, the stage is yours."
Naruto immediately leapt out of bed and dashed out of the window. Everyone in the room was surprised by this action, yet Jiraiya just laughed, "Don't worry, he's just testing his efficiency with his chakra at the moment, that misplaced seal by Orochimaru has hindered him somewhat, so before he negotiate with the Kyuubi, he needs to try it."
He dashed for the top of the tower, before placing his fingers into his mouth, giving a sharp whistle, his speed increasing all the while. The gravity seal was released earlier ago when they had to perform a full body check on him. It felt so free, without hesitation, he rushed for the top of the tower.
Just as he landed, two other blurs arrived right after him, Haruno Sakura, with her arms crossed and Yamanaka Ino chuckling softly to herself.
"Naruto! You're supposed to stay in bed!"
The blond didn't turn around, instead he opted to stare up at the rising sun, willing himself to gather up the courage he would need for the things he would have to say.
Sakura instantly detected his change in posture and stopped her onslaught of words. Ino too, realized that Naruto was strangely calm here. Usually, he couldn't even stay still for one second.
The Kyuubi jinchuuriki took in a deep breath before saying, "I…I've something to tell you guys. It's a secret I've kept all these years, an S-rank secret."
Gasps of shock were heard and Naruto turned around, "What do you know of the Kyuubi that appeared before this village thirteen years ago?"
Silence……awkward silence……before Sakura slowly answered, "It terrorized the village, it killed off half of the village's population and was named one of the most terrifying bijuu ever to exist in this world. It was then confronted by the Yondaime and killed by a suicidal technique invented by the Yondaime."
Ino shifted uncomfortably, her pale blue eyes searching in the cerulean that were currently gazing at hers, "Naruto……"
Naruto shook his head slowly, "No, the Yondaime……didn't kill it." He watched the expressions on their faces change from confusion to realization to horror, his heart slowly sinking, "Instead, the Yondaime……sealed it……using a forbidden sealing jutsu……into a newborn baby."
He took one step behind, before stretching his arms out towards the sky, releasing the breath he's been holding all the time, "That baby is me, as you've probably guessed."
He gazed longingly at the deep blue sky, "Since that day, I've been treated to all sorts of prejudice and hatred, and……basically, I can't be who you are."
Naruto laughed bitterly, "I'm one of the jinchuuriki in this world, born to hold a demon in order to harness its power and protect allies and destroy the enemies. I've probably had it better than most others. There is……a group……out there trying to capture us……and remove the bijuu from us……and basically taking away out lives for their benefit."
He closed his eyes and relaxed, "You two were my first friends, and I love both of you just as much."
Naruto gradually opened his eyes, and gazed lovingly into their eyes, "Did you know I had this dream……"
He scratched his head, "I dreamt I was missing. You were so scared. But no one would listen, because no one else cared. After dreaming, I awoke with this fear, what am I leaving when I'm done here?"
Naruto held their hands gently, "So now……I need a favour from the two of you. I want you to promise me……that when my time comes, forget the wrong that I've done, and help me leave behind some reasons to be missed."
His smile was so innocent, so sweet, "Please don't resent me for what I am. When you're feeling empty, keep me in your memories and leave out all the rest……"
The cerulean orbs dimmed, "I'm strong on the surface, not all the way through. I've never been perfect……so I have to let you know……know what I am……know who I am……"
Tears were running down his cheeks, "I try to forget all the hurt inside I've learnt to hide so well, pretending someone else can come and save me from myself. But……in the end…… I can't be who you are. Not now, not ever."
"Every step that I take is another mistake to you……I've become…so…tired……" He slowly let go of their hands and turned around, his eyes filled with melancholy and sorrow, "Every second I waste is more than I can take……"
"I know I may end up failing too……but I know……I can do it……I have to do it……" His fists clenched, "At least……you can……leave now……"
Before he even had the time to react, a pair of strong arms encircled his waist from the back, pulling him into a deep embrace whilst another one grabbed his face and kissed him deeply on the lips.
Naruto was totally surprised by this outcome, before realizing that it was Ino kissing him whilst Sakura was sobbing into his neck, "How could you not tell us until now?! How can you tell us to leave you?!"
Ino glared right in his face, "I will never let you be alone. Not after all we've been through, not after you saved me……not after you met me……NEVER!"
Naruto was at a loss for words, his mind yelling at him to chase them away lest they be hurt like this time, whilst his heart was singing for him to persevere and do this together. He looked at Ino, seeing her resolute expression, before gazing at Sakura's firm stare, "………"
Sakura stood on her toes and without warning, bit his left ear, "Don't you ever dare tell us to leave you again. We can never be separated from another, because we'll just meet each other again."
Ino stroked the whisker marks on his cheeks, "We're a trio, we'll always be together, we're meant to. Don't you agree?"
Naruto closed his eyes, before the familiar foxy grin spread across his face, a deep laugh erupted from his throat and for the first time after so many days, he laughed heartily, releasing all the melancholy and sorrow he had.
Sandaime Hokage shook his head at the window after seeing the scene through his crystal ball, before looking at Jiraiya, "He is amazing isn't he?"
The toad hermit chuckled, "Of course he is……and now that he's found something that he was looking for all along……he'll be even greater than before……"
Naruto……you've found somewhere you belong……treasure it……and protect it……
A few hours later……
"Okay Naruto, I've done all that I can, that seal shall slowly fade away over the course of the next few hours or so. Remember, the more chakra you use, the faster it'll disappear, but then, there are the preliminaries right now, so we can't have you burning all the chakra now. Good luck with the matches."
Naruto slowly got up from the floor, before putting on his jumper and giving his perverted sensei a thumbs-up, "No worries, I'll be alright."
Jiraiya rolled his eyes, "Whatever gaki, just remember to be calm at all times. And hopefully, you can make out of the preliminaries in your current state."
Said blond merely shrugged, "I'll win and progress. Simple as that."
He flexed his muscles, stretching here and there before giving a firm nod, "I'm ready."
Jiraiya nodded, "All right, I need to gather more information on Orochimaru's actions, I'll see you in a month. Don't let me down."
"Keh, have I ever?"
The toad sannin laughed before ruffling his hair, "Alright then, ja ne." And with a simple shunshin, he disappeared.
Just then, the door was flung open, "Naru-kun, the first match has started! It's Sasuke against this really creepy guy!"
Naruto chuckled, "That teme better not lose, or else, all that effort Kakashi-san placed into sealing that mark on his shoulder would be wasted."
"Meh, don't care about him. But you, are you……okay?" Ino asked him worriedly.
He merely grinned, "I'm FINE. Geez, stop worrying yourself girl."
Twitch……
"I am your team captain after all, how can I give in to such a little physical pain?
Twitch……twitch……
"You worry too much Ino-chan."
Twitch……twitch……twitch……
"Now, come on……er……Ino…chan?"
"NARUTO!!!!!"
"UAAGGHHH!!!! I'M SORRYYYY!!!!"
With the preliminaries……
"Gah!" cried Sasuke as his opponent grabbed him by the throat, he could feel his chakra flowing out of his body.
Akado Yoroi laughed maniacally as he slowly sucked the life out of Sasuke, "Haha, not so tough are you now Uchiha?!"
Sakura frowned as she saw the jutsu used by Yoroi was the direct opposite of the basics of the Shosen no jutsu. It reverses the flow of chakra and uses the cohesion of chakra to suck out the opponent's chakra.
"Observant as ever Sakura-chan."
The pink haired genin gasped as she spun around, only to meet the strong arms of one Uzumaki Naruto, who immediately pulled her into an embrace.
"Naruto! You okay now?"
"Just peachy……" His eyes glanced ever so slightly at a blushing Ino, before he grinned, "Thank you for that love bite just now……"
Sakura raised an eyebrow as she saw that devious smile of his, "So……"
His smirk widened, "I have to return the favour, now don't I?"
The genin's eyes widened as she felt him lock her arms to the side, before giving her a hard kiss on the neck, before gently biting down on a specific spot, just enough to leave a mark.
She gasped, before pouting at his playful act, "Mo…Naruto!"
The blond smirked, "Now we're even."
Sakura rolled her eyes at his antics, "Very funny……"
Most seemed to miss this small interaction, for Uchiha Sasuke was taking a serious beating here. Yoroi was really letting him have it, punches, kicks, all unrelenting, and due to Sasuke's lack of chakra right now, ninjutsu is a no-no.
"Kuso!" Sasuke growled as he continued to dodge most of the attacks.
Yoroi had been given the order to injure the Uchiha as much as he can to test his original ability after surviving the cursed seal. If he loses, the order to kill is approved as well.
Kiba and Chouji were both extremely anxious, not wanting their teammate to just go down like that, "Sasuke! Get your ass off the floor and fight back!" roared Kiba.
And what do you think I'm trying to do?
He quickly ducked as Yoroi swiped at his head, his reflexes going into overdrive, and all of a sudden, he remembered the way Lee had totaled him before the exam.
Right now……I guess it's my only bet……
Sasuke parried the next attack, before roaring in rage and sending his legs out, kicking Yoroi right in the face, smashing him into the wall behind him. He prayed with all his might that Kakashi's seal worked and activated his Sharingan.
In an instant, he remembered the attack sequence, and for the first time in the fight, an arrogant smirk slowly developed on his face as he stared down his opponent.
Naruto sighed and grinned lazily, "Finally."
Those around him looked at him in confusion, whilst he merely crossed and watched, "Come on Sasuke. Finish him."
Yoroi snarled, "So you've got a few tricks under your sleeve, but that changes NOTHING!" And with that, he charged, his chakra output pushed to the max, intent on sucking Sasuke dry this time.
Strike after strike, punch after punch, Sasuke successfully dodged every single one, and just as Yoroi tried to recover from his string of hits, the Uchiha's Sharingan flashed to life.
NOW!
In one quick move, he disappeared, shocking everyone in the arena, including a certain spandex wearing boy with huge eyebrows, "That…that's my……"
One kick straight in the chin sent Yoroi upwards, a perfectly executed uppercut shattered his jaw, before Sasuke leapt up, like a shadow, gliding just behind Yoroi, finishing the Kage Buyo.
"Alright, from now on, it's all original!" Sasuke placed his left arm on Yoroi's back, and using the momentum, smashed his right leg into the torso of the other leaf genin. A loud gasp of pain was heard as Sasuke repeated the action, only this time, he flipped from under Yoroi to his side, driving his foot into Yoroi's abdomen, smashing him towards the ground.
Yet it wasn't over, to Yoroi's dismay, Sasuke followed up the move with a punch, dunking his fist right into his chest, leaving more than a few ribs broken. At this point, he was already coughing blood, and would like nothing more than to give up, yet, Sasuke wasn't giving him the chance.
"Mada mada! (Not yet!)" And with one final two hundred and seventy degree flip, he drove his left heel into Yoroi's torso, crushing him as his back met the ground, instantly rendering the poor genin unconscious. "Shishi Rendan! (Lion Combo)"
Sasuke himself landed quite gracefully on the ground, after skidding some ten metres on the ground. He slowly stood up, gasping for breath as the full fatigue of the move coursed through his body.
Gekkou Hayate, the referee of the preliminaries finished his check on Akado Yoroi and announced to a slightly shocked crowd, "Winner, Uchiha Sasuke."
"WHOOHOO! I knew you won't go down that easily!" cheered Kiba, whilst Chouji merely chuckled and gave a big smile.
Kakashi chuckled as Sasuke gave a loud sigh of relief, before closing his eyes, ready to fall to the ground. A well-timed shunshin by his sensei stopped him.
"Yare yare, that was quite a good move."
"Hn…"
"Well, time to check out your seal, let's go."
"But…but I want to stay and see the other matches."
"You know as well as I do that we need to make sure……" Kakashi eyed him closely, watching his every move.
Sasuke cursed, before staring at Naruto up there on the walkways, Dobe……you better win……
Slowly, he stood up and followed his sensei out. His hand unconsciously moved to the cursed seal, tracing the patterns that have been imprinted into his skin.
Gaara tilted his head slightly, before giving a slight 'hmph' "At least he might be of some challenge……"
"That move……so this is the power of Sharingan……" Lee muttered as he replayed the attack over and over in his head. "To think that you could memorize my move in that mere second, Sasuke-kun, you are truly a genius……"
Naruto chuckled, "This is getting interesting……"
His eyes roamed the room, before settling on the sand siblings, especially on Gaara, What is your motive?
The next match was already underway. Shino and Zaku, to Naruto, the outcome is obvious. Shino has always been a calm and collected guy, fighting a guy who only relies on one sort of fighting style has no threat whatsoever compared to Shino's quick thinking and planning. To be honest, Shino might be even smarter than Naruto, his IQ could be slightly lower than Shikamaru, but he never flaunts it.
His primary focus was on Gaara, for the Ichibi Jinchuuriki was staring at Naruto coldly in return, those eyes were filled with hatred, enveloping all those that dares to defy him.
Kankurou gulped as Gaara slowly began leaking killing intent, his head slightly tilted to the left. Temari too was getting nervous and quickly, she searched for the cause of Gaara's anger.
Instantly, she spotted the blond kid opposite of them, glaring at Gaara, and what's even more scary was the fact that he was totally unaffected by the killing intent. He was actually resisting Gaara's with his own.
The fight below was totally ignored. Gaara, because he doesn't care, and Naruto, because he knew that Shino would win. It's extremely unnerving to see two young man engaged in a death stare.
The killing intent slowly spread across the room and soon, most of the genins started to tremble. Even Hyuga Neji couldn't help but glance at the duo, both totally unaware of their surroundings, solely focusing on the other, trying to figure the other out.
Naruto was focusing most of his intent on Gaara whilst letting lose a little to those around him in order to ease their fear caused by Gaara, whereas the Ichibi jinchuuriki was forcing it out in every direction.
The Hokage seems nonchalant about this interaction, however the two other Jounin sensei couldn't help but gasp quietly. The killing intent they were using was enough to affect even a seasoned Jounin. What power……
All of a sudden, Naruto yelled out, "Shino!"
The bug-loving boy forced Zaku back and glanced up at Naruto, "Yeah?"
Naruto's eyes didn't leave Gaara, "Kick his ass."
Shino chuckled, before giving a shrug, "Already have."
Zaku roared, "What the hell do you think you're talking about you shithead! What…WHAT?!!!"
"In your anger, throughout our battle, you have failed to notice that I've planted bugs all over your body during our fight, and now……welcome to my parlour……" stated a calm Shino and with a ram seal, his chakra skyrocketed, dwarfing Zaku's easily, and as if on cue, all the kikaichu swarmed all over Zaku, eating away at his chakra supply.
"Winner, Aburame Shino."
Gaara's eyes widened slightly at the efficiency of Shino's onslaught, those bugs could prove to be a problem……
Naruto grinned and finally broke eye-contact with Gaara, holding back his killing intent, before rotating his neck once, "Hmmm, wonder who I'll be fighting……gah, stupid snake, still haven't recovered yet……"
"Next match, Temari vs. Tenten, can the fighters please come down……" coughed Hayate as he read the names off the electric board.
The matches all showed skill and tact so far, now, a fight between two kunoichis, who shall win?
Shikamaru yawned before mumbling, "Sigh……we're gonna lose……"
Hinata was surprised, "But, Shikamaru-kun, why do you say so?"
"Mendokuse, but then, take one look at their weapons and you can tell."
Fan vs. kunai. Fan is used by a Suna Kunoichi……most likely wind-elemental jutsus and long range attacks……kunai……short range attacks and Taijutsu……
Shikamaru's fast thinking never fails to amaze her and even from such small details, he could already predict the possible outcomes. And to think he's such a lazy guy……
Sakura and Ino were merely yawning in boredom at the simple attacks used by the two down on the floor. Tenten was trying her best, but it was obvious that her best was no where enough against someone who just so happens to be able to counter her attacks.
"It's over now little girl……the third star! Kamaitachi no jutsu! (Wind Slicer technique)" And with one heave of the metal fan, a huge gust of wind caught Tenten right on, chakra hardening and acting as blades, tearing at the weapons mistress.
Shikamaru shook his head, "Bad luck, that's all there is too it. That's the only downfall of specializing in only one area……"
And as the wind subsided, Tenten fell……hard onto the base of the fan, effectively knocking her unconscious. Her back must have suffered a serious injury, judging from the blood she coughed up, internal bleeding might have occurred.
"Tenten!" yelled Lee as he quickly went to prevent Temari from causing her more physical abuse.
Naruto sighed, "Pity, that move would have worked even to some extent with almost all of us, yet she had to get paired with that one……"
Neji gave a grunt, "That is her fate of being weak, and that is her destiny. There is no use trying to fight it. She lost because she had to."
Naruto eyed him skeptically, "Still haven't changed your pathetic views on life I see……"
Byakugan eyes flashed to life, "Don't think so highly of yourself Uzumaki……"
Cerulean met pupil-less white, "I send that right back at ya."
Maito Gai instantly dissolved the tension with a quick and simple, "Enough, you can show your desperate need to expose your youthfulness down their on the floor when it's your turn, of course, I shall support you and make sure you bloom to the fullest extent!"
That did the job, in a flash, both shinobis were looking at him with something close to disgust and fear. Yes you heard right, Hyuga Neji and Uzumaki Naruto fearing someone……
It was then that Kakashi and Sasuke came back to watch, "Ah, what have we missed? We're all fine and healthy here!"
"I wouldn't call you healthy if you keep reading those books……" Naruto deadpanned.
Kakashi ignored that comment and instead, looked at the electric board, "Yare, yare, this might be fun……Naruto-kun, surely you have other things to worry about than my well-being?"
Naruto's eyebrow twitched before following his gaze, only to have his jaw crash onto the ground, "You've…GOT……to be kidding me……"
"Haruno Sakura VS. Yamanaka Ino. Can the two contestants please come forward?"
Silence……then tension, then everyone backing away at least five metres from the two girls. Naruto slowly turned around to face them, only to find them both smiling so innocently……This is bad news……
"Ah, Sakura, good thing eh, finally get a chance to settle this……" chuckled Ino as she gave her arms a nice stretch, showing off her milky skin and her slim waist.
"Indeed Ino, this is what we've been waiting for, ne?" Sakura slowly put on her battle gloves, the muscles in her arms were lean and promised much pain if you dared to meet one of her punches.
Everyone gulped, even the Hokage, for everyone knew that you never, ever, EVER mess with a catfight……erhem……kunoichi battle……
Both gazed at Naruto lovingly, "Just sit back, relax and watch the show……"
Naruto nervously scratched the back of his head, "Er…girls……do take it easy……er……yeah……you don't have to kill each other……"
Little did the others know, the only time Sakura and Ino did this procedure, was when they were ready to fight to the death. Ironic that the last time they did that was in training……when Anko not-so-casually asked, So, who does Naruto like more?
Sakura and Ino both giggled, "Oh we won't. Just……break a couple of bones here and there……"
"Slice off a limb or so……"
"Crush her skull……"
"Rip off her face……"
"Tear her to bits……"
Everyone sweatdropped as the two girls slowly went down the list of the stuff that they would do to each other. So innocent……so sweet……so unbelievably deadly……
Naruto sighed, "Alright, alright, just get it over with."
Ino raised an eyebrow, "Oh we will……"
Sakura cracked her knuckles, "Oh yes we will……"
Hayate had to resist the extreme urge of wanting to slap himself on the forehead, "Alright, battle between Haruno Sakura and Yamanaka Ino……Hajime!"
Why does this keep happening to me?
Sorry this was kinda short, but this holiday ain't turning out to be the most luxurious of all……quite the opposite actually. I sleep at 2 am, wake up at 6am. So I hope you guys can forgive me for this late update. I'll try and get the other updates in as soon as I can.
And lol, I think some of you saw this coming, kukukuku, this will be fun. Trust me. XD
Again, I apologize for the long wait. Hopefully, this chapter can temporarily entertain you guys. Enjoy! XD