Chapter 25
the fox vs. the snake
Naruto and Sakura, clad in chakra cloaks, were locked in fierce battle with Sasuke and seemed to be in a deadlock. None of them were giving an inch as Naruto used Rasangans, Shadow clones and Kunai, Sakura used her Reverse Seal that she learned from Tsunade and Sasuke used his complete Susanoo.
"This is getting nowhere Sakura.." Naruto said, as he jumped over near her. "We're all too evenly matched…"
I know what you mean.. guess we'll have to takes things up a notch" Sakura replied, keeping her eyes on Sasuke. "Drop my cloak and power up to full 9 tails mode while I use some jutsu's I've been learning.."
"Sakura?.. Are you sure?.. I can still give you a chakra cloak in full tailed beast mode" Naruto asked, glancing over at her.
"It's fine, keep the full power of Kurama's chakra for you so you can use the cloak longer" Sakura stated, nodding. "Now.. Let me show you what the student of the fifth Hokage can really do… by the way.. Can you do a fire jutsu for me? A big one?"
"Hmm…I bet Kurama knows one" Naruto said going into his mind where Kurama was at. "can you have my body perform a fire jutsu?"
"A Fire jutsu?.. Yes.. I can do fire Jutsu's Naruto" Kurama stated in reply. "Let's switch places partner.. I'll do the jutsu for you"
"Right.. Be careful though" Naruto said bumping fists with Kurama. "I'm counting on you partner"
"No problem, partner" Kurama said with a grin. "Be right back"
Kurama switched places so that he could directly control Naruto's body. "Sakura Haruno.. I'll be performing the Fire Jutsu in Naruto's place.. What did you have in mind exactly?"
"Kurama?.. Nice to speak with you in person.." Sakura said with a smile. "Here's what I wanna do… whisper whisper whisper.. Got it?"
"Right.. I'll follow your lead, girl" Kurama replied.
Sakura did 5 hand signs and gathered her chakra before yelling out. "Earth style: Earth Dragon Jutsu!"
As a dragon shaped object erupted from the ground and shot towards Sasuke, Kurama did a Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation jutsu, which sent a huge stream of fire at the earth dragon, turning it into a combination fiery earth dragon jutsu.
The fire covered dragon slammed into Sasuke's Susanoo that was surrounding him and although it protected Sasuke from the attack, he still felt the intense heat inside and was surprised how hot it was.
Sakura immediately followed it up by launching a wave of rock spikes that slammed into the Susanoo relentlessly until several actual cracks appeared it in.
"Impossible.." Sasuke thought with slightly wide eyes. "That stupid pink haired banshee"
Not wanting Sakura to have to deal with all of it, Naruto accessed the chakra he had gotten from Son Goku (The 4 tailed monkey) during the 4th ninja war and had a shadow clone launch him into the air.
"Sage Art: Lava Style Rasen-Shuriken !"
The Rasangan, with a ball of lava at it's core, slammed into Sasuke's Susanoo and at Naruto's mental command, it expanded over the area including the Susanoo as it exploded.
Despite Sasuke's practice with using the full form of his Susanoo, it shattered and Sasuke was sent flying back. He managed to level himself in the air, pushing off a wall behind him and landing on his feet on the ground.
"Damn it.. That bastard is full of tricks" Sasuke said, groaning slightly in pain. "I didn't think he'd have access to the chakra of the other tailed beasts still"
Sasuke drew his grass cutter sword from behind him and channeled lightning chakra into it before racing forward in the direction of Naruto and Sakura.
Sakura saw him and channeled chakra into her fist before unleashing a cherry blossom clash, that created a huge crater and forcing Sasuke to abandon his plans of a straight forward run as he jumped out of the way before continuing forward by dashing from boulder to boulder.
Naruto raced forward, meeting Sasuke head on and hitting his lightning infused sword with a tailed beast Rasengan . There was small explosion as they met and both individuals were forced to jump back a ways.
"Naruto…" Sasuke said, narrowing his eyes as Sakura landed near Naruto. "..and the pink haired whore.. All we're missing is the cyclops, Kakashi and then we'd have a team 7 reunion"
"Kakashi sensei is busy elsewhere… besides.." Sakura said trailing off. "He shouldn't have to deal with his biggest failure.. That's up to us, your former teammates"
"Looks like the weakest member of the team finally got serious as a kunoichi" Sasuke commented trying to get under Sakura's skin.
"Oh please.." Sakura said, cracking her knuckles. "I haven't been that type of Kunoichi in a long time… too bad your still a revenge driven psychopath"
"Tough talk for the girl that used ask me for dates several time a day, get into fights with other girls about who I belonged with and generally followed me along like a pathetic, annoying puppy dog" Sasuke replied grinning evilly. "Face it Sakura.. If I hadn't left ,then you wouldn't have had any motivation to take training seriously in hopes of bringing me home.. You owe me for your current growth.. I created you"
"Maybe you are partially responsible…so I'll be sure to show my thanks when I shove my fist down your throat!" Sakura yelled as she poured Chakra into one clenched fist. "We'll take you down even if we have to kill you Sasuke"
"Last time I managed to somehow lose and was forced to retreat.. But this things are different and I'm not leaving until I complete my goals" Sasuke said channeling more lightning through his sword. "I will kill you, destroy the Hidden Leaf village, and then become the new ruler of everything.."
"You really have fallen Sasuke" Naruto said, with a disappointed look on his face. "We use to a team.. Use to be friends.. I once considered you my brother in fact.. And now look at you.. Your a lost cause Sasuke.. But I say you were right about one thing"
Sasuke raised an eyebrow before speaking. "Oh yeah?. .and what's that?"
"I was wasting time on looking for you that could have been better spent on training to be Hokage" Naruto replied, grimly. "I do wish I could have bought you to your senses.. But looking back.. I'm not sure anyone could"
"I'm going to enjoy killing you two" Sasuke stated before racing at them.
Naruto met Sasuke's sword with a Kunai, while Sakura tried to hit Sasuke with a chakra enhanced punch. Sasuke narrowly dodged Sakura's fist, as he pulled back before doing hand signs and unleashing a close ranged Fireball jutsu.
Naruto created chakra arms that he held out in front of him and Sakura to block the attack, while creating a Rasangan in one of his hands. Sasuke managed to create a Chidori and meet Naruto's attack head on, creating a small explosive of energy that sent both of them flying back in opposite directions.
Naruto and Sasuke both managed to land upright in crouches and almost immediately ran back each other. Kurama gave Naruto an idea of replicating what Asuma used to do with his wind chakra and his trench knives. Naruto took out a special three pronged Kunai that had belonged to his father and created a sword length blade made of the same golden colored chakra he was currently using in his 9 tails mode.
Naruto's chakra sword and Sasuke's Grass cutter met with a clash as Sasuke eyed Naruto weapon.
"A blade made of chakra, huh?" Sasuke commented offhandedly. "Too bad I've had more practice then you with wielding a sword.. So what makes you think you'll have any chance of besting me this way?"
"I have too much to lose if I let myself die here under the blade of someone like you" Naruto replied. "What I lack in experience, I make up for in determination.. The same way I've always managed"
Sasuke only gave a dismissive sound as he swung his sword again "Hmph!"
Naruto blocked it with his chakra blade, as he jumped, flipped over Sasuke and swung his weapon down as he landed. Sasuke used his Sharingan to read his moves handspun around ducking under the swing while trying to upper cut Naruto. Naruto, who also had quicker then average reflexes, stopped mid swing and jumped back just as Sakura jumped in with a devastating punch that scrapped the side of Sasuke's face before hitting the ground and creating a large hole.
Naruto and Sasuke both jumped out of the way of Sakura's attack while launching simultaneous attack of their own. Sasuke used a Phoenix Fire Jutsu attack while Naruto pulled out his battle fan with his free hand and sent a small tornado at Sasuke that pulled in the fire attack, becoming a fire tornado as it shot at Sasuke.
"Damn it!" Sasuke commented as he did several fast hand signs. "Earth Style, Mud wall!"
The tornado of fire hit the wall but was blocked by it, preventing it from hitting Sasuke, who in turn sneered victoriously. But Sasuke's victory turned to more cursing as Sakura punched her way through the wall, aiming at Sasuke with a fierce look on her face. Sasuke only just managed to activate the ribcage of his Susanoo to protect him, though Sakura still managed to put large dent in it before pushing off and jumping back to land by Naruto.
"Nice work Sakura" Naruto said after she landed by him. "But that Susanoo is pain in the ass"
"Tell me about it.. Getting through it is not going to be easy" She replied, cracking her knuckles. "We need to shatter it and get to Sasuke directly"
"That's going to be difficult.. That Susanoo is nearly impenetrable" Naruto said as they Watched for Sasuke to make his next move. "That thing might not have a weak spot"
"Nothing is invincible.. Every defense has a weakness it's just a matter of finding it" Sakura stated, looking determined. "Don't tell me your giving up already?"
"Give up?.. I don't know the meaning of that saying,.. I never give up" Naruto replied, looking equally determined. "But how do we get past his Susanoo?"
"Hold that thought" Sakura stated as Sasuke launched another attack.
"Wood style: Wooden Dragon Jutsu!" Sasuke yelled after doing several handsigns.
A large dragon made of what looked like tree bark flew at them with it's mouth gaping open. Naruto took the initiative and threw a smaller scale Rasenshuriken at the dragon, blowing it to pieces. Sasuke leapt through the explosion of wood at Naruto and Sakura who stood ready for him.
Naruto readied his three prong Kunai with a chakra blade while Sakura held on tightly to another one of the three prong kunai that Naruto tossed to her. Sasuke jumped by them and swung his sword at Naruto who deflected it off his chakra blade, while Sakura swung her Kunai at Sasuke as soon as she had an opening. She managed to slice into his left arm as he tried to dodge, but quickly retaliated by doing a spin kick at her, hitting her in her stomach and send her sliding back.
Naruto barred his teeth and used his speed which was far faster, to deliver a powerful punch to Sasuke's face with a fist cover with his fiery chakra cloak. Sasuke was caught off guard and sent flying back, tumbling along the ground a few times before he managed to right himself upright and slid to a stop. Sasuke wiped away blood from his nose which felt broken before taking a hold of it and painfully snapping it back in place. "I'm going to rip your spine out with my bare hands!"
Sasuke reactivated his Susanoo, only this version looked different.. It was bigger and more complete, looking like a samurai with wings. It was holding two swords and roared out as Sasuke hovered inside it grinning evilly.
"Black Flame Chidori!" Sasuke yelled as his Susanoo swung a sword, sending a large wave of black fire at the same time Sasuke activated the Chidori.
The wave of black flame surged with purple electricity as it shot done at Naruto and Sakura. Sakura narrowed her eyes before looking over at Naruto as he used a giant tailed beast Rasangan to block and destroy Sasuke's attack.
"Naruto.. I'll take care of this… or rather I'll shatter his Susanoo so be ready" Sakura said as she put her hands together in the tiger hand seal, causing seals to appear on her. "Ninja Art, Mitotic Regeneration!"
"Sakura what are you.."
"No time to explain.. This is Lady Tsunade's technique she taught me" Sakura said running forward. "I'll will heal all my wounds regardless of how bad they are and let me shatter Sasuke's Susanoo so you can get to him"
"Alright.. But be careful Sakura.. In fact.. Take a chakra cloak.." Naruto said, running beside her. "I have more then enough chakra to form one chakra cloak"
"Ok thanks" Sakura said, unleashing a powerful earth style jutsu that created nearly a dozen tall pillar platforms of rock for her to use in her plan.
"What is she doing?" Sasuke commented out loud as Sakura jumped up onto one of the platforms in front of him.
Sakura pushed off of the self made platform and slammed into the Susanoo with a Chakra enhanced fist the rocked it and Sasuke before landing on a different platform.
"Yasaka Magatama!" Sasuke yelled, causing his Susanoo to create several large energy like shuriken in the shape of the image of the Sharingan eye. He then had his guardian throw the Yasaka Magatamas at some of the pillars that Sakura had created and destroyed two of them while Sakura landed another heavy, chakra infused punch on Sasuke's Susanoo.
Naruto wasn't about to sit much longer and let Sakura deal with it all on her own, so he jumped closer to them and created a Acid Style Super Tailed Beast Rasenshuriken using chakra from Saiken, the Six Tailed Slug.
Sakura saw it flying her way and pushed off of the pillar she had landed on, watching the strange Rasenshuriken hit the Susanoo and slightly melt where it impacted, much to Sasuke's deep anger.
"Sakura! Aim for that spot!" Naruto yelled, out.
Sakura nodded and jumped out a blast of black fire Sasuke sent out as she charged her chakra into her fist again and shot towards his Susanoo at full force. Her fist slammed into it, creating a huge crack in the middle of it making the already angry Sasuke even more pissed. When this happened Sasuke commanded his Susanoo and it swung his arms outward, knocking Sakura back through the air and through one of the pillars she had previously made.
Naruto wasn't able to stop her from hitting the pillar, though managed to catch her afterwards with a chakra arm and sat her down. "Sakura!"
"Fuck… I'm ok.. Give me a sec while my Mitotic Regeneration heals me" Sakura stated painfully.
"Damn.. This is going on forever" Naruto said, narrowing his eyebrows.
"I know. But we have to hold about and stop him" Sakura said standing up. "I'm healed, so let's keep going.. Let's stop this asshole, Naruto!"
"Right!" Naruto said, bumping his fist to hers. "Let's get our second wind. And get to it!"
Meanwhile, in another part of the village, Obito was facing off against Gaara and Kakashi.
"Your both quite as good as I remember.. But I'm better" Obito said taking a deep breath. " Fire Style, Explosive Storm!"
Obito spit out a spiraling wave of fire at Kakashi and Gaara, who out a large wall of thick sand in front of him and Kakashi to block the attack. Of course the attack turned the sand into glass and then melted under the intense heat. Obito threw a wave of explosive Kunai after his attack, hoping to hit them even if the fire didn't, but Both Kakashi and Gaara managed to used replacement jutsu to escape at the last moment.
"That was pretty close, huh Lord Kazekage?" Kakashi said, reappearing along with Gaara.
"Indeed…" Gaara said simply with a nod. " We will have to catch him off guard in order to inflict damage"
"I agree. .though that's easier said then done" Kakashi said flipping up his Leaf headband to reveal his Mangekyo Sharingan eye. "Let's see how this does.. I have a plan if you don't mind"
Gaara gave a subtle nod to Kakashi. "By all means.. What's the plan?"
Kakashi quickly relay his idea, just moment before Obito launched another large fire jutsu at him and Gaara. As soon as Obito attacked Kakashi launched a Water Style: Super Water Shark Bomb jutsu, to turn the fire attack into a large amount of steam and Gaara used that opportunity to appear beside Obito and launch multiple Magnet Style: Sand Shurikens that hit Obito dead on in the brief confusion, sending him flying and tumbling across the ground.
After he got back to his feet, a large part of the side of his face had skin missing with dirt and debris stuck in the wound and there was blood was running down off of his face.
"You stupid bastards…" Obit growled in pain. "I will tear you both to pieces.. Especially you Kakashi.."
"Sorry Obito.. But the only one that will be taken down here.. Is you" Kakashi said, with a slightly sad tone. "I wish it hadn't come to this given that we were once teammates and friends.. But we worked too hard and sacrificed too much during the war to reach peace to let you and Sasuke ruin it"
"There is no such thing as true peace Kakashi… I thought you would have learned that by now" Obito said, standing up. "Human beings live for conflict.. For chaos for killing one another for little if any reason.. Just look at the gift of Chakra from the Sage of Six paths… what did humans do with this knowledge of Chakra?.. fight in bloody wars of course.."
"Humans finding reasons to fight is as inevitable as the sun rising at daybreak" Obito continued, glaring. " I will prove this to you, but destroying the Hidden Leaf Village and it's "hero" Naruto Uzumaki.. Mark my words Kakashi.. Peace.. true peace.. Will never be obtainable as long as the means to fight and kill exist"
"Well… it's a good thing Naruto and all the rest of us are committed to proving you wrong, isn't it?" Kakashi retorted, drawing a kunai. " Naruto's dream is become Hokage and create peace for all lands… and I intend to help make sure that dream comes true"
"Arrogant fool" Obito said , as he did several handsigns. " Summoning.. Gedo Statue!"
Kakashi entered a defensive position as he back up by Gaara. "Oh boy.. This thing again"
The giant statue roared loud enough to shake the ground and make their ears ring before it stamped one of it giant feet, creating a shockwave, that Kakashi and Gaara narrowly avoided.
"How is this thing still around?" Gaara asked, slightly frustrated. "It was the closed up form of the 10 tails during the war.. Meaning it shouldn't still exist"
Kakashi grimaced and summed lightning around his hand. "Hope you don't mind me saying this Lord Kazekage, but I think we should worry about destroying it while staying alive right now.. And worry about how it's still here later"
"Very well" Gaara replied flaring sand around him. "Let us deal with this thing then.. I do not suppose you have a plan, Kakashi"
"Hmm… not really to be honest" Kakashi said almost casually, to Gaara's annoyance as he did several back flips out of the way of the Gedo statue that tried to crush him. "Guess we'll have to wing it"
"I see.." Gaara replied folding his arms. "I suppose we have no choice"
As the statue prepared for another attack against Kakashi and Gaara, Neji was fighting against the ninja that Obito had bought with him from his village near the front gate of the Leaf Village, when Hinata showed up by him to help fight.
"Lady Hinata? What are you doing here?" Neji asked at the same time he did a Juken strike at a enemy ninja and collapsed him to his knees. "Your father is not going to be happy to know you were fighting here"
"Maybe he wont be, but I won't stand by and do nothing when our village is in trouble.. I have to follow Naruto-kun's example and be strong to protect those precious to me" Hinata said, flipping a ninja over her head and landing as strike at his back, disabling him. "Besides.. How could I stand by Naruto-kun as his friend if I stood by and did nothing when he needs me?"
"You certainly have grown Lady Hinata" Neji said with a smile. "I think I speak for uncle as well as my self when I say were proud of you for changing yourself"
"Thank you Neji" Hinata said returning a smile. "Now let's defeat these people to protect our home.. Are you with us, Hanabi?"
"Hanabi's here too?" Neji asked with widened eyes. "Uncle is going to wind up in the hospital with worry when he finds out both his daughters are on the front lines"
"Don't worry Neji" Hanabi said jumping over by him. "Naruto sensei's taught me well.. And so did father with is training.. The three of us are strong enough to defeat these ninja.. We are Hyuga after all"
"Still a bit arrogant I see" Neji said with a slight chuckle. "Your more social then you were. Guess we can thank Naruto for that.. Oh well.. In any case, you are correct.. Let us show these fools why the Hyuga clan is so feared in taijutsu"
The three Hyuga, ran forward at the enemy ninja and attacked head on with extreme speed. Neji did several Eight Trigrams, Air Palm attacks that sent a few ninja back where Hanabi used a basic, but effective Water Style, Liquid Bullet jutsu to finish him off.
Meanwhile, Hinata activated her Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists and took out one enemy ninja after another by launching projectile like objects of the lion headed energy forms at her opponents which sent them crashing into trees and the nearby wall by what was left of the front gate. A blond haired ninja grabbed Hinata's shoulder and tried to stab her with a kunai but clearly didn't understand the way the Byakugan worked and was disabled by Hinata who quickly turned, got out of his grasp and gave several Gentle fist jabs to his stomach that dropped her would be killer to the ground.
"Nice work sister" Hanabi commented while taken out another enemy ninja. "You have certainly developed your original attack quite well.. I am certain father would enjoy seeing in action"
"She is correct, Lady Hinata.. You should show him" Neji stated as he fought against yet more opponents.
"Maybe when there's time later" Hinata replied, jumping back. "We should concentrate on the situation in front of us right now though"
Neji and Hanabi nodded and continued taking out the group of enemy ninja at the Leaf's main gates while back in another part of the village, Tenten, Kiba, Choji, Rock Lee and Might Guy were facing of against Anju and now Akio as well.
"One of them was bad enough.. But both of them is way too much" Kiba said breathing hard. "How are we suppose to beat these assholes?"
"Don't loose heart Kiba.. We shall prevail!" Guy said pumping his fist. " We must all rally with the power of youth!"
"Somehow.. I doubt the power of youth is going to make a difference in this case" Tenten said with a raspy tone. "But we do have to take these two down somehow"
"We need to over power them somehow" Choji said, looking over at the others. "Wish Shikamaru was here.. He's great at coming up with plans on the fly"
"But he's elsewhere.. So it's up to us to make a plan" Kiba said, focusing his chakra. "Any ideas?"
"Lee.. we'll use the double leaf combo attack on the swordsman, while Kiba and Akamaru prepare his Fang over fang" Guy said, putting his hand on Lee's shoulder. " Watch for the opportunity we open up.. oh and Choji, Tenten.. I need you two to distract the women so that we can execute this attack"
Tenten and Choji nodded and within moments, Rock Lee and Guy activated the first and second chakra gates and waited as Choji and Tenten launched attacks at Anju. As soon as her attention was on them, Lee and Guy attack Akio, by using their combo attack. Lee used the Leaf Hurricane while Guy use the Dynamic entry as soon as Lee's attack managed to connect an sent Akio flying painfully through a tree.
"Ha ha!" Guy said after landing. "That was good shot!"
"Agreed, Guy Sensei!" Lee said, landing by him. "But Tenten and Choji may need assistance!"
Guy looked over and saw that Anju was pushing Tenten and Choji back with her attacks, blocking Tenten's weapon attacks, while outmaneuvering Choji's expansion based attacks.
"Come on fatty… you gotta be fast then this!" Anju said laughing, while flipping over Choji and kicking him his back to send him rolling away from her. "You on the other hand.. Are pretty good.. Nice to see a female that takes her training seriously.. And doesn't wet her panties over some handsome boy"
"For your information, I do have a guy I like.." Tenten said , sending a wave of Kunai out of a scroll at Anju. "I just never let it get in the way of my dream to be a top Kunoichi!"
"Good to hear.. Make sure to keep that up" Anju said sincerely, as she flexibly bent back under the Kunai before they reached her. "Wish I could say I was like that when I was a Genin.. But I used to follow around my crush way more then I should have"
Tenten pulled out a sword from another scroll ad swung it at Anju who blocked it with her own sword. "Why are you having such a casual conversation with your opponent?"
"Just being friendly to a fellow Kunoichi" Anju stated with a shrug. "No need to be so serious all the time.. This doesn't have to be battle to the death after all"
"Your insane" Tenten said shaking her head in disbelief. "Or at least really weird.. And this coming from a Kunoichi who's partnered with weirdo teammates like Lee and Guy sensei.. AKA the spoke models for strangeness"
"Oh yeah?.. Guy does look as strange now as he did as kid I guess.." Anju commented much to Tenten surprise.
"As a kid..? Wait… How did you know Guy sensei as kid?" Tenten asked in confusion.
"That's my little secret" Anju replied with wink. "Maybe I'll tell you if you win against me"
Tenten sighed in annoyance with deadpan expression as she came back at Anju and crossed swords again.. "You gotta be kidding me"
Meanwhile Naruto and Sakura continued their battle against Sasuke and things weren't improving much for either side.
Naruto, slid back on the ground, wiping blood from his mouth. "Huff.. Huff"
"You ok?" Sakura asked, while keeping her eyes directly on Sasuke. "Want me to restore your chakra?"
"It's fine.. Me and Kurama have plenty of Chakra still" Naruto said, cracking his knuckles. "We're not stopping until we stop him"
Sakura nodded in Naruto's direction. "Alright.. Just keep me informed on your chakra level"
Naruto nodded back as he formed several Wind Style Rasen shurikens and jumped up into the air as he tossed them, one at a time at Sasuke who knock one of them away with his partially formed Susanoo, while the second one slammed into it and caused it to disappear.
"Damn… I'm using the Susanoo to much" Sasuke thought as he jumped back away from Sakura.
But Sakura didn't let him get far, and dashed forward, punching him in his face hard enough to shatter his jaw as her chakra infused fist met his face.
Sasuke tumble across the ground and held what was left of his jaw in excruciating pain as he tried to mumble out what sounded like "Bitch"
"Nice shot Sakura" Naruto commented while thinking how glad he was that Sakura never hit him like that. "Note to self, make sure to avoid ever severely pissing off Sakura.. Or Temari.. Or any Kunoichi for that matter"
Sasuke used his sword to swing a wave of black flame at Sakura as soon as he was able, but Naruto easily blocked it by firing a wave of air to disperse it before running over at Sasuke. Despite being in pain, he dodged Naruto's first punch and for several minutes they began trading blows.
Sasuke dodged under Naruto fist and uppercutted him and tried to hit Naruto again, but he did a round house kick, shoving his heal into Sasuke's stomach with quite a bit of force. Sasuke recovered and flung a few Kunai at him, only one of which hit his arm and sliced it. Naruto winced slightly as Kurama's chakra went to work on healing it, while Naruto used his fan to blow a dust storm at Sasuke to blind his view.
Sasuke raced at Naruto, who moved to one side to avoid his attack and tried to hit Sasuke back. But Sasuke in turn, moved to one side and it ended up a stalemate as they dodged each other's attacks. Even when Sakura joined the fray, it only ended up as a three way stalemate.
Frustrated, Sasuke jumped back and sent wave after wave of Amaterasu from his sword at Naruto and Sakura who jumped, flipped and hopped over each of them as they figured out how to end the fight one and for all. Sasuke managed to knock Sakura away quite a distance from him and Naruto, making Naruto angry.
Naruto then summoned the full semitransparent form of Kurama, and hovered inside it by the mouth as he and Kurama charged up a tailed beast bomb Rasangan. Sasuke saw what Naruto was doing and summoned his full Susanoo, created a large Chidori in one hand and faced off with him.
After a moment of staring at each other, both raced forward, with their own unique attacks in hand and both of them thinking how much the face off resembled their final clash at the valley of the end. As their attacks were only feet apart both wondered how it would end and who would die in the fight.
Sakura had hit her head hard to enough to blackout for a few minutes and came to as she saw Naruto and Sasuke racing at each other with their maximum powers activated. What happened next Sakura couldn't believe and time to seem to go in slow motion as Hinata appeared between Naruto and Sasuke,pushed Naruto to the side, and struck Sasuke in his chest with one of her twin lion fist attacks at the same time Sasuke's Chidori went through Hinata's stomach all the way up to is elbow.
"HINATA!"
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Flashback to several minutes beforehand….
Kiba, Shino, Tenten, Choji, Rock Lee and Guy sensei's battle against Anju was still going on when a small jewl on bracelet Anju was wearing glowed much to Anju's dismay.
"Sorry kids, I need to go do something right now" Anju siad jumping away from them. "Trust me, you'll be thanking me afterwards"
Before they could react she threw a smoke bomb and disappeared from view much to their astonishment and frustration.
"She is gone, Guy Sensei!" Lee said, staring at the spot she had been. "Shall we go after her?"
"Hmm.. Not sure.." Guy said, striking a thinking pose. "In this instance it might be best not to.. Instead, we should probably go see if anyone else needs any assistance"
"I agree… I wonder if Naruto's doing ok against the bastard.. I means Sasuke" Tenten wondered aloud.
"Do worry Tenten This is Naruto we are talking about.. Thanks to the power of his youthfull conviction he will not lose!" Lee said pumping his fist in the air.
"I hope your right… I suddenly got a bad feeling about this whole thing" Tenten said scrunching her eyebrows. "Let's just get going"
"Tenten is right.. FORWARD WITH THE POWER OF YOUTHEVERYONE!" Guy shouted out before dashing off, with Lee in hot pursuit.
"Man.. I really don't envy you and Neji" Kiba said, shaking his head. "How do you deal with them two?"
"I ask myself that same question every morning.. Still don't have an answer" Tenten said, shrugging before running off to find Guy and Lee.
Some distance away, Anju apear by Hinata and grabbed her by her wrist pulling her with her before Hinta could react. It was so fast that even Hanabi didn't notice she was gone at first, and had no idea where her sister had gone to.
As soon as Anju let go, Hinata tried attacking her though it seemed futile as Anju dodged everyone of her attacks.
"If I were you, I'd worry more about Naruto Uzumaki and less about me right now" Anju siad knowing that would ger Hinata's attention. "Sasuke is about to use his Susanno and Chidori attack to attack Naruto.. As strong as he might be, it won't be enough to stop Naruto from being killed by this attack. The attack will send black flames onto Naruto at the point of contact and burn him from inside the wound preventing him from healing"
"What?!" Hinata asked in shock while keeping her guard up. "Why. Why would I trust an enemy?"
"It's your choice of course, but if you wann asave him, then I suggest you heed my word" Anju said, seriously. "Sasuke's attack will be deadly.. So if you want Naruto to see his dream of being Hokage come to fruition, then you need to act now"
"I.. I don't understand. Why would help us?" Hinata asked in confusion.
"We've had surveillance on the village for some time and .. Let's just say I know what it's like to be in love with someone but never getting anywhere with them for various reasons" Anju said, almost nostalgically. "You still wanna be by there side wven if you can't really be with them right?.. And if Naruto died on you, how would feel?"
"I.. I.."
"I need to get going now.. I need to go find Kakashi and Obito" Anju said, looking of to the distance. "I suggest you decide now if you wanna save Naruto or not…"
With that Anju lept away leaving the confused and conflicted Hinata standing there with a million thoughts going through her head.
"Naruto… is he really going to die?" Hinata asked out loud. "What do I do?"
"He's always encouraged me.. And helped me to better myself.." Hinata said, grimicing. "If he's really in mortal danger and I don't help then.. Then he could die and… and.. No .. I can't let that happen.. He hasa child on the way..they'll need him.. The village needs him to be Hokage.. He's always helped me and.. Now I can return the favor.. Even if it cost me my life"
Hinata closed her eyes and thought once more of Naruto, Hanabi, Neji, her father, her late mother, her sensei and all of her friends before activating her Byakugan, pumping Chakra into her legs and dashing off as fast as she could while scaning for Naruto.
Hinata soon managed to find him, Sakura and Sasuke on a destroyed area of land. Sasuek had just activated his full form of his Susanoo while Naruto created a Tailed Beast Bomb Rasangan and they stood off.
Hinata knew she could stop them and had only seconds to figure out what to do to save Naruto. In the end, she knew of only way and the consequences of that way.. But she was willing to do what was necessary to protect the person she loved.
Hinata gathered her chakra and raced forwards so fast it seemed like she transported rather then run.
"Naruto.. I wish I had talked to you sooner.. Tried to be your friend sooner.. Got to know you sooner" Hinata thought as time seemed to slow to a crawl as she ran. "I can't do much for you as your friend.. But at the very least.. I can protect you again… just like during ther battle against Pein"
"Naruto… I .. I love you!"
Present time
Naruto was in too much shock to react when Hinata appeared between him and Sasuke and knocked him aside at the same time she attacked Sasuke while taking the blow meant for him. The injury Sasuke received was fatal and he fell back with a thug and a spreay of blood, with his arm being yanked out of Hinata in a shower of blood that had Hinata fall back as well.
Narut ocame to his senses and caught Hinata as she fell back, beofer turning with tears in his eye to Sakura.
"SAKURA! GET OVER HERE NOW!" Naruto shouted desperately to Sakura who was already running over.
Sakura slid on her knees as she reached Hinata and began trying to seal up her massive wound.
"This is bad.. The wound is so big.. And .. And I think her entire stomach has been obliterated along with most of her intestines and several other organs" Sakura thought to her self as she poured her Chakra into Hinata's paling, blood covered body. "I.. I don't think I can save her.. Not even sure Lady Tsunade could.. But.. But I have to keep trying!"
"Sakura…. Sakura.. Is she ok.. Can you heal her?" Naruto quickly ,as he reached put and held Hinata's hand. " "I'ts going to be ok Hinata.. Just.. Just hang in there ok? Sakura's the best medic around, you'll be ok in no time.. You have to be"
"Nar..uto.. We both know… that. I'm not . Going to .. Make it .. Here" Hinata managed to say despite the pain, while lightly squeezing his hand back. "So.. Please . Listen to what.. I have to say.. While I still can"
" No Hinata.. You can tell me later.. While your recovering" Naruto said as tears ran down his face. "I told you you'll be ok.. Right Sakura"
"Naruto.. I.. Lissten to her.. Her wounds.. I .. I can't heal this much damage.. No one could" Sakura said tearing up heself. "I'm barely keepinmg her conscious.. So.. Listen to her.. While she can still talk"
"Sakura.. Youcan't give up on her!" Naruto said digging his nails into his free hand. "You have to keep trying you hsave to save her!"
"Naruto.. Please.. Listen to me.." Hinata said getting his attention. "I know.. I only have minutes here at best.. So please… just listen"
"Hinata.. I" Naruto said, bowing his head down. "I'lll.. I'll listen"
"I want.. You to tell my father.. To make Neji the clan leader .. In place… I know he'll do a great job at it.." Hinata said, while coughing up blood. "*Cough*… *cough*.. Tell mey sister… I love her.. And I want her to do her best asa .. *cough* as a Kunoichi"
"Tell our friends, I'll miss them so much…" She continued after moment. "But most importantly.. Naruto.. Remember during the fight against Pein when I told you I loved you?.. I tried to just be your friend after you fell in love with Temari.. But despite my best efforst.. I still love you now .. As much as I did when I first confessed.."
"Hinata…" Naruto said, blushing while tears continued to run down his face. ".. I wish things could have been difernt between us.. That I noticed you sooner.. I'm sorry I was so dense when I was younger.. You're an amazing women.. So strong and smart.. And you always tried to encourage me, even when no once else did.."
"Naruto.. I".. Hinata eyes paled, even more then usual. "I' always.. Love you.. Naruto-kun…"
"Hinata?.. Hinata… HINATA!" Naruto shouted as Hinata went still and her hand dropped from his "No.. No!… Sakura …can't you.."
"I'm sorry.. Naruto.. She's… She's gone" Sakura said she wiped tears away from her face. "I'm so sorry.. I tried.. I really tried …"
Sakura wrapped her arms around Naruto and hugged him as he tried and failed to fight his tears.
Sakura looked over Naruto's shoulder as she hugged him andsaw that Sasuke's body was still and surrounded by a large pool of his own blood.
"I guess he's finally gone too.. But the price for defeating him was too high" Sakura thought to herself. "Hard to believe I once had a crush on him.. If only I haden't been so blind.. Maybe me and Naruto could have prevented this.. Or at least tried"
"Sasuke's dead too isn't he, Sakura?" Naruto asked after being quiet for a minute.
".. Yes.. He is" Sakura said softly. "He finally got what was coming to him after all this time"
"But Obito's stil alive.. And he;s the one behind this.. He's the one that helped Saskue along the way.. The one that bought him to the Leaf village.." Naruto said, pulling away from Sakura with angry expression. " Sauke's attack might have killed Hinata.. But It's Obito's fault for leading him here.. For starting everything when he first attacked my father on the day I was born.."
"Obito is going to pay!" Naruto growled stand up, while Sakura was unsure what to say.
"Naruto wait you can't just go and.. Naruto wait! Stop!" Sakura shouted as Naruto jetted off at high speed leaving Sakura behind. "Son of a bitch!,.. I have to stop him.. But I can't leave Hinata's body here either… damn it Naruto.. You better come out of this alive!"
Naruto dashed over trees, while trying to find Obito whiel Kurama tried to calm him down.
"Naruto.. Calm yourself.. If your going to face him you must be level headed.." Kurama reasoned as his chakra healed Naruto's wounds. "Uchiha are are tricky and dangerous.. You of all people know that.."
"I.."
"You have friends like me that care about you" Kurama said as his tails swished around. "Not to mention a wife. And case you forgot.. A daughter on the way.. Do you want her to grow up without a father because you were so focused on revenge?"
"I.. No.. I don't want that" Naruto said, sliding to a stop.
"The other Uchiha will get what's coming to him but you remember that you don't have to do everything on your own, Naurto" Kurama then said, looking dow nat Naruto in his mindscape. "Have a plan before acting.. Do not let Hinata Hyuga's sacrifice be for nothing"
Naruto agreed and ran on trying to think of how to approach the stuation carefully while trying to sense Obito's location.
After tracking him down he couldn't believe that he saw the strange girls that had come with Obito and Sasuke standing there over Obito who was on the ground.
Naruto basically froze out of confusion. "What.. That heck?"
"It's…Well ….to be honest.. Even I don't understand what is going on here" Gaara answred Naruto.
"It's complicated… this girl.. Uh.. I mean this women.. Is Rin… my former teammate under your father Minato Sensei" Kakashi said after a moment. "Apparently.. She wasn't dead like everyone long believed …And she showed up a short time ago and reveled her identity after…well.. Pretty much decimating Obito there"
"Uh.. Ok… is he dead?" Naruto asked serious again. "Rin!.. Is Obito dead or alive?"
"Unfortunately.. He's dead.." Rin said, looking down. "Reasoning with him had no effect with his mind so far gone.. Killing him was not my plan.. But he made it impossible to do anything but that"
"Good" Naruto said bitterly surprising Kakashi and Gaara. " I was on my way to kill him myself fro what happend"
"For what happened?" Gaara repeated looking at Naruto. "What did he do?"
"It's not what he did directly.. But what him helping Sasuke that led to this" Sakura said appearing carrying the blood covered body of Hinata.
"Is.. That Hianta?" Kakashi asked in shock. "Is she?…"
"She's dead sensei.. She..she appeared suddenly and took a blow meant for Naruto, while killing Sasuke at the same time" Sakura said looking down as she gentl sat Hinata's body down. " I tried everything I could to save her.. But short of attempting to replicate Lady Chiyo's reanimation jutsu.. There was nothing I could do.."
"I'm certain you did you best Sakura" Kakashi said sadly. ".. Rin.. What happens now?.. Are you.. Going to come back to the Leaf?"
"I can't Kakashi-kun.. Too many painful memories.. Killing my own teammate… being to scared to come here when the village was in trouble. I don't deserve to be here" Rin said looking up at the sky. "Maybe someday I'll come back.. But not now.."
"I.. I see" Kakashi said closing his eye sadly.
"Naruto Uzumaki.." Rin said ,looking over at Naruto. "From what I've heard about your accomplishments, you would make Kushina and Minato-sensei proud if they were still here.. Make sure to never change fro mthe way you've always been and lead this village with all your heart.. Understand?"
"I understand" Naruto said nodding. "I'll always protect this village and aim for peace. Not matter what"
"Good to hear.. You remind me of .. Of Obito when he younger.. Before he became corrupted" Rin said sighing. "I'm sorry about your friend there.. When i sensed Sasuek powering up his most deadly ability I told her that she could save you.. But I didn't know she'd sacrifice herself in the process.. If you wanna blame me for being partially responsible.. I won't blame you"
"I.. no.. Hinata wouldn't want me blaming everyone fro what she did.. She said she had no regreats for what she did.. And to say anything otherwise would be disrespecting her memory" Naruto said while looking at the ground with a sad expresion.
"You truly are like your parents" Rin stated a brief smile. "I'll see you all around again someday.. Just one thing.. I know he doesn't deserve this considering all he did but.. I'd like to take Obito's body to bury him"
"… sigh.. Fine" Naruto said sighing. "Take him before I change my mind"
Rin thanked him before picking up Obito's body nad disappearing in a flash leaving Naruto, Kakashi, Sakura and Garra there with Hinata's body.
Rin had apparently disabled the rest of Obito and Sasuke's main fighters while Karin had simply surrendered on her own. This cause the clean up of the battle to be fairly easy and saved a lot of lives.
Of course not everyone was saved and Naruto had to inform Hiashi about Hinata's fate while comforting the crying Hanabi with Temari's help.
Even though Naruto wanted to take responsibility, Hiashi refused to let him stating that Hinata had followed her heart and probably knew very well that she was sacrificing herself when she intervened. Naruyt oalso passed on Hinata's wishes including having Neji take over in her place and although Hiashi said that the Hyuga council wouldn't be happy, he'd made certain it was passed somehow.
"Mr. Hyuga sir" Naruto said, as he and Temari prepared to go home carrying Hanabi(who had cried herself to sleep over losing her sister). "I'd.. with your permision.. I'd like to use Hinata's name as the middle name for my daughter when she born to honor her memory"
"I'm certain Hinata would have liked that" Hiashi said, nodding as he looked down at his daughter's sheet covered body. "Miss Haruno.. Lady Tsunade…me and Neji would like to be alone with ..with my daughter for a while"
"Of course" Tsunade said, nodding and walking out the room with everyone else. "Take as much time as you need"
"Naruto.. Blaming yourself won't do any good" Tsunade said patting her favorite blond on his head. "What would Hinata say if she saw you moaping and blaming yourself like this instead of preparing to be a father and Hokage?"
"She's right Naruto" Temari said putting her arm around his back. "Losing someone you care about is hard.. Believe me I know.. But moving on is important"
"I know your both right.." Naruto replied after moment.
"But it does take time to morn..so just try your best" Tsunade said,giving Naruto another pat on his head before leaving with Sakura, who put her hand on Naruto's shoulder briefly with sad smile before leaving as well.
"Come on honey.. Let's take Hanabi home.. It's been along, stressful day for everyone" Temari said gently.
Later that night, Naruto and Temari were lying together in their bed, just enjoying each other's company.
"You have no idea how worried I was about you today.." Temari said, sadly. "I'm so glad to came back to me"
"I'd brave hell itself to come back to you Temari" Naruto stated as he cupped her cheek. "I love you Temari"
"I love you to Naruto" Temari replied, kissing him deeply, before hugging him tightly.
It wasn't long before Hanabi timidly knocked came at their bedroom door and after being told they could open it, Hanbi cem slowly inside.
"I.. I um.. I know I'm to old fro this.. But I was wondering if.. If maybe I could-"
"Come on over Hanabi" Naruto said with smile. "I want both of my girls here"
Hanabi blushed slightly before joing him and the smirking Temari in bed, laying between them.
"Good night Naruto.. Hanabi" Temari said gently. "It's times like this I'm glad we were arranged to marry"
"Me too" Naruto agreed. "A beautiful wife, a great ..well I guess daughter and another child on the way.."
"Does this mean I have to call you dad now?" Hanabi asked slightly confused.
"You don't have to if you don't want to, it's up to you Hanabi" Naruto replied stroking the young girl's hair.
"I see.. Well.. Good night.." Hanabi said pulling the covers up more before whispering. "..father"
Naruto grinned when he heard her, but decided to refrain from teasing her for once partially out of respcet for consider the day they'd hadadn partially because Temari gave a look saying" Don't even think of it"
Epilogue
It was about three years later and quite a few things had happened during that time.
Temari had giving birth to her and Naruto's daughter who they named Himawari Hinata Uzumai… even at her young age, she was already quite the daddy's girl. Himawari was thin young girl with bright blond hair, that was usually kept in a messy ponytail, teal colored eyes that highly resemble Temari's, two whisker marks on either cheek of her face, and her father's love of ramen while also loving chestnut's like her mother. She also had Naruto's energy and was always on the move, keeping both Naruto, Temari and Himawari's "sister" Hanabi on their toes with her.
Himari also really seemed to like Kurama who had learned to manafest like a summon for Naruto and seemed to love petting his fur which embarrassed Kurama, especially when Naruto would laugh and point out how the big bad nine tailed fox was "over powered" by his cute daughter.
Hanabi had also taken to being a good older sister (partially as a way fro making up for not being a good younger sister to Hinata when they were younger) had proclaimed her hopes of helping Himawari with her ninja training. Naruto and Temari agreed.. When Himawari was old enough..
Speaking of Naruto.. He had decided to hold off on being Hokage for a while in order to spend time with his daughter since he didn't want to miss her growing up. Though Tsunade had (mostly)jokingly been disappointed that she couldn't retire, Kakashi had agreed to take over in Naruto place until he was ready to take up the mantle as Hokage.
As for the other members of the village..
Sakura had taken to being Himawari's "Aunt" and godmother and greatly enjoyed spending time with the little girl when she wasn't busy training to take over the hospital from Lady Tsunade at some point. Sakura was surprise Tsunade declared this, but was very happy to accept it and promised to train hard in order to be worthy.
Ino on the other hand was going to be Sakura's assistant when she took over and also tried to spoil Himawari to the point where a new kind of rivalry had formed based on seeing which of them was the better aunt. Ino had also been asked out by the shy Sai and agreed, finding him (in her words)cute and interesting, which in turn had further helped Sai open up.
Ino wasn't the only one dating though.. Neji had finally admitted that he liked Tenten and the two of them had began dating, though most of their dates seems to end up as training sessions to better themselves as ninja.. (not to Guy or Lee levels of course).
Shikamaru, despite insisting that girls could be a drag, had begun seeing Shiho from the Leaf village's Cryptology department, being drawn to her intelligence (though Shino insisted on helping create and wear the first set of the equivalent of contact lenses)
Choji, Kiba and Lee were all still single at that time though were ok with that for various reasons (and would no doubt eventually get girlfriends of their own at some point)
Oh and it should be mentioned that Karin (who had surrendered had been put on probation do to her never actually committing any real crimes (though she was still watched like a hawk anywhere she went) and even desired to get to know her cousin Naruto, despite Naruto being oblivious about their relation until Karin got angry and instantly reminded him of his mom (when he had seen her get angry once before in his mindscape during his training sometime before).
At the moment Naruto, Hanabi, Neji and Hiashi were all at Hinata's grave, for the three year anniversary of her death. Hinata had been buried along side her mother, who had died long before when Hinata was little and they always visited her on the anniversary.
"I still miss her" Hanabi commented sadly.
"We all do, Hanabi" Naruto said, putting his hand on her shoulder. "But I'm sure she'd be proud of your growth as a ninja these past two years.. Just as proud as we all are"
"Naruto is correct, daughter" Hiashi agreed, speaking up for the first time. "Focus on the good things that have happened that would make your sister proud"
"Hinata… you sister is doing really well. .and Neji will be taking over as Hyuga clan leader soon.." Naruto said putting his hand on the top of her grave stone. "I wish you could be here to see all of this.. I had wanted you to be Himawari's godmother"
"We all miss her, Naruto" Neji said, looking at Hinata's grave. "…and none of us will forget her sacrifice"
"Yeah.. Never" Naruto said confidently. "We will keep her memory alive... I promise"
"Hanabi.. Do you want to spend time at the Hyuga clan with your dad?" Naruto asked his "daughter". "Considering the date.. I figured you'd want to"
"If you don't mind" Hanabi answered him, looking up at Naruto. "I would like that.. May I father?"
"I would like that very much" Hiashi replied, with a slight smile. "We'll see you later then Naruto"
"Sure.. See you all later" Naruto said a with a smile as he left the family alone.
With that Naruto used the Teleportation Jutsu to leave and reappear at a park where Temari was playing with Himawari.
"Daddy!" Himawari yelled running over to him.
Naruto crouched and scooped up his daughter who hugged him tightly while smiling in a manner reminiscent of her father.
"Sigh.. She's going to be a daddy's girl for ever" Temari said while grinning. "Welcome back honey"
"Hey beautiful" Naruto said, walking over while holding Himawari. "How are my two most favorite girl's in the world"
"Were doing just fine" Temari replied, "Aren't we Himawari?"
"Yup!" Himawari said happily. "Daddy, daddy.. push me on swing"
"What do say, princess?" Naruto asked raising an eyebrow.
Himawari smiled brightly as she replied. "Please"
"That's my girl" Naruto said grinning at her. "Let's go ses that swing"
"Ha.. She's got her father wrapped around her finger" Tsunade said as she appeared by Temari.
"Grandma Tsunade.." Temari said, looking over at her. "Your right, she certainly does.. So what brings you here?.. Trying to convince Naruto to take over from Kakashi sooner then he wants to?"
"I might try while I'm here but that's not the main reason I'm here.. Or rather why we're here, is it Sakura?" Tsunade said, as Sakura joined them.
"Temari?.. Remember you came in for a test the other day?" Sakura said, as she started to smile. "Thinking you were catching the flu like a few other people have lately?"
"Yeah.. Wait.. what do you mean "think"?" Temari asked raising an eyebrow. "What is it?"
"Well.." Sakura whispered into Temari ear. "How's that sound?"
"I see… damn you Naruto" Temari said shaking her head. "I swear I'm going to rip his balls off"
"Don't see that doing any good.. He'd probably regrow them somehow considering his healing ability" Sakura said snickering.
A short time later Naruto and Temari were sitting on the couch at their house while Himawari was sleep with her head on Naruto's lap.
"Naruto.. Would you like to have a another child at some point?" Temari suddenly asked, looking over at him.
"Another kid?… hmm.. I wouldn't say no to that" Naruto stated, thinking for a moment. "Why?… did you wanna.. "try" to get pregnant again?.. I wouldn't say no to trying with you"
"I bet you wouldn't you perv" Temari said grinning playfully.
"So why bring it up all of a sudden?" Naruto asked as he stroked his sleeping daughter's hair.
"Well.. It's like this" Temari said, leaning over and whispering into his ear.
The entire village was fairly quiet as everyone went about their lives when suddenly a loud voice echoed through it.
"YOUR PREGNANT AGAIN!?"
"Ha!.. Looks like Temari told the blond knucklehead he's got another kid on the way" Tsunade said as she sat back and enjoyed drinking some sake while Sakura was going over hospital paperwork.
"You can be quite evil sometimes, Lady Tsunade" Sakura said shaking her head.
"Ehh. So what?.." Tsunade said while shrugging as an idea crossed her mind. "Hey Sakura.. Do you think they'll have a boy or another girl?"
"Um.. I'm not really sure, why?" Sakura asked, looking up from her paper she was signing.
Tsunade grinned before answering "Well.. I was wondering if you wanted to make a bet"
"Lady Tsunade!"
"What?"
"Your hopeless…."
The end
Hey… sorry it took so fricken long to post this chapter. I was very busy with stuff.. Still, even thought this story was far from perfect I hope readers still liked it to some degree. This is the last chapter( coincidently like the Naruto manga ended recently...though it wasn't planned to end after the series ended, it just happened that way) and if anyone has any questions, please ask away. So please read, enjoy and review…
Peace out