Hello everyone :)

I will never promise again that I'll post more often.. I can't keep it anyway..

I really thought I had more time now.. but no -.- applying for universities, fighting through forms and requests and forms.. that's like hell

and planning vacation and trips and in the end nothing works out..

well I managed another chapter in the end^^ sonner or later..

so please enjoy it :) I can't tell when the next one will come.. my holiday job starts next week


Itachi vs. Hayate

"Itachi!" Having heard the announcement of the third fight, Seishi ran out of the medical station after Itachi. His eyes met Shisui for one moment, who stood there giving him the most derisive glare. But Seishi only shook his head. He was the least person he cared about.

"HEY!" Itachi was already standing on the battlefield when Seishi caught up with him. "Are you deaf or what?" Seishi wheezed in front of Itachi. Those two aside, only Hayate and the examiner were in the arena, as well, both staring disbelieving at Seishi. The fight was supposed to start now, after all, and Seishi didn't fit in. "Seishi.. you know, the fight.." Seishi grinned. "Yeaahh, I heard it. Thank god the girl won! I was afraid I couldn't see her fighting.. would've been a shame.." Itachi raised his brow. So he had wanted to see the fight after all. That was the absolute opposite of what he had told him before. Then why did he drag him all the way to Sayuri and put him in this awkward situation? That was so unbelievable and typical at the same time. "Yeah, yeah.. now wish me luck or whatever and.." Itachi made a movement with his hand which led to a wide range of interpretation from "go away" to "piss off". "No.. you know.. you better not lose! We have to fight later! And don't put on a weak show.. and.. and.." Seishi was desperately collecting the pieces of his speech he had prepared for Itachi's fight. But somehow it all got lost during Sayuri's fight. Itachi couldn't believe it. Didn't he see, that a few thousand people were waiting for him to get lost?

"Right! You know the most important reason you have to win?" Itachi rolled his eyes. Now what was that going to be? Some kind of lecture? "Maybe because if I lose I'm out of the tournament?" Seishi grinned. No, that was no lecture, that was going to become one of Seishi's cheesy moments. "It's because of him." Seishi raised his hand and pointed towards a position on the tribune behind him. Itachi followed his fingers with his eyes and got stuck at a snow white face with big, dark black eyes. The little boy laughed all over the face and frantically waved at him. Sasuke sat on the lap of his mother, her arms were hugging him tightly. Sure. There was no way he could lose with his little brother watching him. Seeing Sasuke's happy face, Itachi had no other choice but to smile. And Seishi grinned even broader. "So it's still there? That's all I wanted to know.. I just wanted to know whether your smile died forever or only for us. So it is only us. Now I know I can get it back. I won't give up, Itachi. I won't let you get away this easily. We'll see each other in the half finals. I can't wait." Itachi's suddenly returned smile faded away instantly. This sure had been cheesy, but there still had been something else. Something making Itachi really feel sick. "Neither can I." Seishi nodded and disappeared. No second later he stood on the tribune and looked down in the arena. Itachi sighed silently and turned around towards his opponent. He really was looking forward to his fight with Seishi. But before that there was still one hurdle to overcome.

Hayate Gekko was about three years older than Itachi and looked really, really sick. His face was snow white, he had huge bags beneath the eyes and was constantly coughing. But now, at this moment, there was an intimidating aura around him. He looked serious and determined when he drew his Katana. Itachi had no idea what was expecting him, but one thing was sure: That guy was strong. Otherwise he would have never teamed up with Anko. Itachi had no sword to draw, but he had another weapon. He activated his Sharingan, still not knowing how much he would need it.

When the examiner noticed that the combatants both looked ready and the arena was cleared of annoying idiots talking stupid stuff, he finally raised his arm. "Well, then. The third fight, Uchiha Itachi vs. Gekko Hayate, FIGHT!"

Itachi had barely time to blink and Hayate was already running at him with his drawn sword. In fact, three Hayates were running at him. "Konoha-Ryu! Mikazuki no Mai!" Three guys were jumping at him. Three blades were coming for him in three different direction. And that in incredible speed. If he hadn't his Sharingan, he'd be hash now. But fortunately he saw the movements soon enough to dodge and only his shirt got some rips. Usually Itachi would take a breath now and feel sorry for the second short he ruined in this exam, but Hayate gave him no single moment to do that. He went at him.. They went at him.. without any second of break, attacking Itachi with his sword. Anyone who hadn't the luck of being an Uchiha and possessing an eye ability would have lost long ago, that was for sure. Itachi saw every movement a second before it happened and that saved his ass. But it was sure he couldn't keep this up for too long. Hayate moved in super high speed, the audience started to discuss because no one was able to follow the movements anymore. Itachi knew now how it was to be trapped in a shredder. And his shirt as well.

So before he was standing here half naked, he should do something. Itachi jumped back and threw two Shuriken at the Kagebunshin. The formation was reduced to the original, but the algorithm of the attacks wasn't broken down and Itachi knew exactly where he had to hold his Kunai to block the the sword. Finally, for only one second, the motion was frozen and Itachi and Hayate faced each other. Itachi put two fingers in front of his mouth and blew a huge ball of fire at his opponent. "Katon: Gokakyu no Jutsu!" The audience gasped. Whether it was because they couldn't believe that Itachi had been able to counterattack or that Hayate actually had been able to dodge at this distance was a secret. In no time, Hayate jumped up and flew over Itachi, evading the fire by inches. Even more confusing was the fact, that he was able to land right behind Itachi and drive his sword right in his back as if he planned it all along. In front of the shocked tribune the stabbed Itachi turned into stabbed wood, leaving the composed Hayate behind. Just what was that guy? No matter what you did, he checked the situation and reacted immediately. There was no way to surprise him or confuse him. And he was super fast and his sword was deadly.

He didn't even look shocked when Kunai rained from above. It took him one swap with his sword and they hailed beneath him leaving him untouched. Itachi followed his Kunai from above, trying to land a punch or a kick at his opponent, but it was futile. He dodged every single attack and countered with a swift movement of his sword. This time Itachi had no chance. The strike hit him and he jerked a few meters away before he got on his feet again. His shirt was nothing but shreds now. Luckily only the shirt. He could have gotten really hurt by that strike. Itachi ripped the pieces of his clothes from his body and threw them away. The tribune shook, it sounded like a few hundred slaughters were going on up there. Every single girl seemed to want her head screamed off. Itachi didn't quite get it and he didn't really care. He had a far greater problem down here.

That guy was fast and precise. Every single strike was to kill and no matter what Itachi did, no single attack would touch him, neither Taijutsu nor Ninjutsu. Was this fight really so one-sided? Was he about to lose?

Sayuri was unsettled. She wasn't sure whether she should collapse on spot like a few other girls around her or watch the fight closely. It really wasn't the first time, but no matter how often she saw Itachi shirtless, it still made her head spin. She bit on her lips and grabbed Seishi's arm. Shortly before the fight started she had went to him, there had been no need to stay in the medic room anyway. "That really looks bad.. you think he'll lose?" Seishi looked at her startled. "Of course not! I told him before not to lose so he won't! And by the way.. why are you still conscious?" Sayuri blushed. "W-what are you saying? It's not like I go crazy every time Itachi takes his shirt off!" Seishi raised a brow. "Well.. it's exactly like that.." Sayuri shook her head and glared at him. This really wasn't the time. "No, it's not! And how can you be so confident? Itachi hasn't even touched that guy yet! How does he want to win?" Seishi shrugged. "He's an Uchiha.. so I guess he wins the Uchiha way." Sayuri was confused. "What?" Seishi sighed. "See. At first he could only dodged because of his Sharingan, right? His blood saved his ass. Typical for an Uchiha." Sayuri nodded. She didn't want to agree with Seishi's negative view but he had a point. "Then he tried to go in the offensive with a fire jutsu. Another typical thing for an Uchiha." Sayuri nodded again. "Yeah?" It was true but none of those things had really brought Itachi far. "So if he goes the Uchiha way, there is still one thing left he can do. Something typical for an Uchiha." Sayuri needed a second, then she finally got it. "You mean he'll -" Now Seishi nodded. "Just look at his face. He's already plotting something."

Itachi, too, had finally figured what was the only option left. If Ninjutsu and Taijutsu both had no point, then there was only one thing to do. Why didn't he think of it earlier? It was his strongest ability after all.

The moment of rest was over. Hayate made two new Kagebunshin and got in fighting position. Was this all he could do? Well, maybe he never needed anything else. Itachi simply copied him. Two Kagebunshin took their places next to him. Now it was three vs. three. Once again, Hayate didn't let himself getting startled and simply split up. Three times one vs. one. The Kagebunshin only needed to be scratched once and they would dissolve. But it wasn't that easy this time. The technique Mikazuki no Mai really was just like a dance. It had its pattern. And once Itachi had seen through it, it was easy to dodge, especially when there was only one blade left that was trying to kill him. One blade for everyone. Itachi and his clones quickly analyzed the movements of the Jutsu, so he finally found an opening. One well-aimed kick right in the guts was enough and the Kagebunshin of Hayate disappeared and the original flew a few meters. Now it was three vs. one. At least that was the mathematical consequence. But when Hayate opened his eyes, there were a few dozens Itachis surrounding and approaching him. One of them took the sword Hayate had lost when he jerked through the air, and, no moment later, all the other Itachis held a sword in their hands as well. "You're quite good. But there's one thing you have forgotten." It was like an echo going around him. Just how many Itachis were there? 50? And they all were talking to him in unison. "I'm an Uchiha. I have the Sharingan. I'm copying Jutsu. And I'm really fond of that Jutsu of yours. It's really cool. But just imagine how cool it would be with not 2, but a few more Kagebunshin." All Itachis looked pleased at the sword in their hands and let their fingers glide over the blade. Then they all laughed. "In Dolby Surround."

On keyword the herd of Itachis ran at Hayate and attacked him with their swords. Hayate didn't move. He couldn't. And it wouldn't have made any sense anyway. It was impossible to dodge this. So the about 50 swords sliced and ripped and pierced into his body from all sides. The pain was like burning alive, but it didn't take too long until Hayate collapsed.

The audience was confused and once again discussed. Wasn't it weird that this guy had been struck down by a single hit in the guts? Ever since then he was lying on the ground and didn't move. Did he lose consciousness? Itachi was standing in front of him and held the sword in his hand. It felt good to have such a weapon. Maybe he should get himself one. It was only fair after all. Sayuri had her double blades and Seishi had his huge battle ax, so why shouldn't he get a nice sword. He looked at the examiner. "What's up? Don't you want to announce me as winner? I don't think he'll wake up that soon.."

The examiner looked first at Itachi, then at Hayate. He needed a second before he nodded and ran towards the unconscious. After he confirmed that he was unable to fight any longer, he announced Itachi as winner.

"How did you know this?" Sayuri was amazed. "What do you mean? That he'll win or that he'll win using Genjutsu." Seishi wasn't surprised at all. Another fight without anyone injured. That was going far to smoothly. It wouldn't stay like this forever. "Both.. I mean.. it really looked bad." "Well you see.. Itachi knew that he had no chance but to use Genjutsu.. and he tried to do it as inconspicuously as possible so Hayate wouldn't realize and dissolve it. That's just the way Itachi wins battles. And he would have never lost it because I told him not to." Sayuri wasn't content yet. "You really believe it's that easy? If you tell someone not to lose then he won't?" Seishi grinned. "Well, of course not. There was also something different." He nodded towards a certain spot in the tribune. Sayuri followed his hint and immediately got the Kawaiii! gaze on her face.

"Itachi would have never lost with his little brother watching him. How could he? It's his duty as big brother to be an idol for him and to keep him away from disappointments. You know what I mean?"

Sayuri smiled and nodded. Little Sasuke was so cute when he was happy and clapping. "Of course, I know. I have a big brother myself. They can be bossy and mean, but in the end they only want the best. They only want to make you happy." Sayuri knew this even though it was hard sometimes to really believe that. "That's it. Big brothers are like heroes for her younger siblings. You can always count on them, they protect you and they are there when you need them most. They're just.. the most important person in your life." Sayuri smiled at Seishi and put her hand on his shoulder. "You too. Be sure to make you big brother proud. Even though he's not here, I'm sure he's watching you." Seishi looked at her surprised. "We were twins.. how did you know he was the older one? I never told you.." Sayuri just smiled more. Her beautiful angel smile. "Because only little siblings can talk about the big brother like that." Seishi returned her smile and looked in the sky. "That's right. I have to make sure that I don't disappoint him. I won't make him regret that he gave his life for my sake. Now that I know my big brother's watching me, there's no way I will lose."


Another quite short fight between Itachi and Hayate^^ well I told you first fights won't be too long

so next time Seishi vs. Anko.. hmm.. this will become snaky

and never forget: Big brother's watching you