Naruto: The Red Fox
A/N: Here is Chapter 29. In the manga, Tobi was revealed when I almost finished chapter 28. Obito, eh. I know by the time this chapter is released it should be a few weeks. Unfortunately, I won't be able to incorporate that part since I created this story a while back. Plus, I decided to have Madara as Tobi since I did not want to guess who Tobi was even though there were some hints in the manga. Moreover, I know it was Itachi and Sasuke who fought Kabuto, but when I originally created the outline of this story, I did not know that was going to happen. From here on out, it will be different from the manga. Anyhow, on with the story. Enjoy the chapter everyone.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to Naruto.
"Talking"
'Thoughts'
"Demon Talk"
'Demon Thoughts'
Chapter 29: Bond of Brothers
"Sasuke and Itachi," started Madara. "How nice of you to join us."
"This ends today," retorted Sasuke. "I have made enough mistakes in my past and I am here to correct them as best as I can."
'Wow, I thought the only word he knew was 'hn',' said Kurama to Naruto.
Naruto smiles a bit at Kurama's comment before returning his attention to the fight.
"None of you can stop me. I am Madara and will not lose today," replied Madara.
Itachi appears behind Madara as he attacks the ancient Uchiha.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!" shouted Itachi shooting a massive ball of fire at Madara.
The attack goes right through Madara as the ancient Uchiha appears behind Itachi.
"Let me show you how it's done," said Madara. "Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation!"
A gigantic fire attack soars towards Naruto, Sasuke, and Itachi. Naruto's body finally heals enough as Sasuke and Itachi attempt to avoid the attack. Naruto concentrates for a few seconds enters Kyuubi Chakra Mode. He appears next to Sasuke and grabs the Uchiha. Itachi, on the other hand failed to avoid the fire attack. Naruto uses the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to avoid the attack as he holds onto Sasuke.
Naruto and Sasuke appear out of the fire's range as Itachi appears next to them as his body regenerates from the attack's damage. Madara appears in front of the trio with a chain on his wrists.
Madara charges at the trio as they begin to move around the battlefield trying to divide Madara's attention to three places.
Naruto moves in first using his chakra arms to attack Madara. Unfortunately, the attack goes right through the Uchiha as Madara steps back. However, Sasuke successfully hits him with a fire jutsu.
"Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Jutsu!" shouted Sasuke.
The attack hits Madara, who takes off his outer coat to avoid any major damage.
'They hit me,' thought Madara. 'I have to finish this as quickly as possible.'
Madara prepares for another round of battle as Naruto attacks from behind and Sasuke from the rear. A round of taijutsu occurs. However, Madara's body phases out as Naruto and Sasuke's attack go through the ancient Uchiha. Uchiha solidifies as he attempts to grab Naruto only for Itachi to intervene.
Itachi tries to grab onto Madara, but the ancient Uchiha phases out avoiding the attack all together.
A screeching noise occurs as Madara lands on the ground. As he looks up, he notices Naruto with a shuriken type Rasengan in hand.
"Wind Style: Rasenshuriken!" shouted Naruto as he throws the jutsu towards Madara.
Madara allows the attack to go right through him. However, the moment Madara attempts to return to a solid form, Sasuke and Itachi both appear next to him as they unleash their attacks.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!" shouted the two brothers.
The fire attack explosion on Madara after the two attacks collided. Madara soars out of the attack with a few burn marks. Before he has a chance to move, Naruto kick Madara from behind, sending the Uchiha flying across the battlefield.
Shortly after, Sasuke and Itachi land next to Naruto each of them gazing towards Madara, who has yet to get back up.
"About time you woke up Sasuke," said Naruto with a smirk.
"Naruto, at least it did not take me long," replied Sasuke.
"Take you long? Teme, it has been three years since you left!" shouted Naruto.
"Three years is not a long time, Dobe," yelled Sasuke.
"Excuse me? Three years is a long time! What makes you think it isn't!" exclaimed Naruto.
"How about…" started Sasuke.
"Stop bickering!" yelled Itachi. "We have more important matters to handle."
Naruto and Sasuke glare at each other, but smile a bit.
"Are you two done?" questioned Madara as he walks towards the three shinobi.
Madara appears next to Naruto and kicks the jinchuriki in his side sending Naruto sliding across the ground away from the battle. Itachi attacks Madara, but the ancient Uchiha allows the attack to pass through him. Madara kicks Itachi and returns his attention to Sasuke.
Sasuke launches himself at Madara and forms familiar hand signs.
"Chidori!" shouted Sasuke as he tries to hit Madara only to fail.
Madara turns around and swings his chain at Sasuke who activates his next jutsu.
"Amaterasu!" exclaimed Sasuke as he unleashes his black flames at Madara.
Unfortunately, the flames do not harm Madara as they go right through. However, the moment Madara solidifies, Sasuke aims the flames at the ancient Uchiha forcing him to dodge. A few seconds later, another voice yells out the familiar name.
"Amaterasu!" shouted Itachi sending the flames at Madara.
Madara begins to series amount of dodging trying to avoid the black flames and the death that comes with them. Just as the flames hit Madara, they pass through him as Madara appears next to Itachi hitting the undead Uchiha causing Itachi's flames to disappear. Sasuke sends his Amaterasu towards Madara. Once again, the ancient Uchiha begins to dodge the attacks as best as he could. Just as he lands away from the attack, he hears a familiar voice.
"Massive Rasengan!" shouted Naruto hitting Madara with super-size jutsu.
Madara barely manages to avoid the blunt of the attack, but he still receives damage.
"Fire Style: Great Fire Destruction!" exclaimed Madara as he shoots the powerful fire attack around him.
Naruto and Sasuke retreat from the attack as Itachi watches from a safe distance.
Smoke covers the battlefield causing Naruto and Sasuke to cough. Itachi lands next to them as the three shinobi wait for Madara to appear. Seconds turns into minutes, as sweat rolls down their faces except Itachi. Naruto and Sasuke watch their surroundings. The smoke lowers their vision as well as covers any trace of smell. The sound of crumbling rocks blocks their hearing. Sasuke and Itachi's Sharingans have not located any sign of their opponent. However, their wait is not long as a series of shuriken shoot from the cloud of smoke. The three shinobi dodge the attack trying to avoid any deathblows.
Madara appears behind Itachi slamming the undead Uchiha into the ground, but before Naruto or Sasuke has a chance to retaliate, the ancient Uchiha disappears. A few seconds later, Madara punches Sasuke in the stomach causing the young Uchiha to gasp for air. Madara raises a kunai with the intention to kill. However, Naruto blocks the attack. Madara raises his right hand to grab Naruto only for someone to attack him from behind.
"Giant Rasengan!" shouted a clone of Naruto.
The Rasengan strikes Madara him to stop his attempt to capture Naruto.
Madara lands a safe distance from the three shinobi. Three allies land next to each other as Naruto and Sasuke try to catch their breaths.
"I have to end this soon," said Madara.
"Susanoo!' shouted Madara.
A large purple figure appears around Madara as the giant figure towers over Naruto, Sasuke, and Itachi.
Naruto watches as Madara approaches him. Suddenly, he hears Sasuke and Itachi yell familiar words.
"Susanoo!" exclaimed the two Uchiha brothers.
Naruto watches the three Susanoo users stare at each other.
'I'll lend you more chakra,' said Kurama.
'Right,' replied Naruto.
Naruto's yellow aura increases as he enters enhance Kyuubi Mode. Naruto's aura becomes a coat as nine-chakra tails form behind him.
"It's time to finish this!" exclaimed Naruto.
"Take this!" shouted Sakura as she tries to hit Kabuto.
However, Kabuto avoids the attack. He attempts to counterattack only for ink to splatter across his face. Sai sends ink birds to attack Kabuto forcing the medic to stop his attack on Sakura.
"Chidori!" exclaimed Kakashi as he aims the lightning jutsu at Kabuto.
Kabuto dodges the attack only for Sakura to appear and strike him. Kabuto barely manages to avoid the full force of the attack, but the attack still does damage.
Kabuto lands a safe distance as he begins to heal his chest.
Sai opens his scroll and draws ink tigers unleashing the ink creations at Kabuto. Kabuto dodges the attack and begins a serious of hand signs.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu!" exclaimed Kabuto.
The water jutsu strikes Sai's ink tiger causing them to burst under the pressure. Kabuto aims the attack at Sai, but a wall of water stops the attack.
Sakura removes her fist from the ground while smirking.
"Lightning Cutter!" shouted Kakashi as he attacks Kabuto with a more powerful form of Chidori.
Kabuto barely dodges the attack, but the attack still cuts and shocks Kabuto. Kabuto lands away from Kakashi and immediately begins to heal his wound.
A wave of ink birds begins to attack Kabuto forcing him to stop his healing attempts.
"Earth Style: Earth Shore Return!" exclaimed Kabuto as he uses a large piece of earth to block the remainder of ink birds.
"I have to admit. I did not expect to have this type of fight against such opponents," stated Kabuto.
Kakashi, Sakura, and Sai land near Kabuto, but still at a safe distance.
"I did not expect to use this form so soon, but I guess I have no choice, but to fight you fools in it," said Kabuto.
Suddenly, Kabuto's body begins to change. He removes his coat revealing his skin changing once again as the color becomes even paler. Soon after, his skin becomes scales as his eyes change into the eyes of a snake.
"This is my sage mode," stated Kabuto surprising Team Kakashi with his transformation.
Kabuto smirks as he unleashes a wave of snakes towards Team Kakashi. Team Kakashi immediately evasive mode as they try to avoid any attacks from Kabuto. The snakes hit the grounds creating small craters due to the force of the impact. Kabuto chases the three shinobi. Sai counters with numerous ink animals. Kakashi and Sakura use their speed to avoid the attack as best as they can.
Sakura gathers chakra in her hand and slams the ground causing earth to pop up between her the snakes forcing the snakes to stop.
Kakashi, on the other hand, forms a series of hand signs.
"Lightning Beast Running Jutsu!" shouted Kakashi sending a beast made of lightning to destroy the snakes chasing him.
Sakura breathes heavily as her vision blurs a bit.
'I haven't recovered from my fight with Nagato,' thought Sakura. 'But, I'm not done yet.'
Sakura digs in her equipment pouch as she takes out a small pill. Over the past month, Sakura has spent some of her time improving her soldier pills to accommodate larger pools of chakra. Sakura swallows one soldier pill as her chakra almost restores to full capacity.
Sakura takes one big breath and exhales shortly after. She stands back up as the wind blows her short pink hair. She focuses on Kabuto, who continues to battle Kakashi and Sai. Sakura looks into her pouch and notices six soldier pills. She knows she should have made more, but the recent events starting with the attack on Konoha has cut her time needed to make more. The pink hair kunoichi sighs before returning her attention to the battlefield. She can feel Naruto and Sasuke fighting, though she cannot tell if they are fighting against each other, but she knows she needs to finish the battle as quickly as possible. Sakura leaps from her position to return to battle.
Kakashi continues his attempts to defeat Kabuto, but the snake sage's new form has increased his powers making it difficult to battle him. Kakashi knows his chakra levels are low due to the fight against Nagato, but he cannot afford to lose. Kabuto has a dangerous ability and that type of ability has to end as quickly as possible. However, his low chakra reserves are not helping in any way.
Sai knows he is in deep trouble. He notices Kakashi struggling against Kabuto and knows he is not doing any better. If only there was a way to restore his chakra reserves, he will be able to help Kakashi. However, Kabuto's new strength will prove to be difficult to overcome even if he was a full strength.
As the two shinobi try their best to battle Kabuto, Sakura appears behind Kabuto and strikes him with her chakra-enhanced strength. Kabuto grunts in pain, but he manages to regain his composure. However, this has allowed Sakura to regroup with Kakashi and Sai.
Kakashi and Sai continue to gasp for air and sweat rolls down their cheeks. The long battle has clearly gotten to them, but they refuse to lose now. Sakura sticks her hands out to each of them. She opens her palms revealing one soldier pill in each of her hands. Kakashi and Sai nod in understanding as they each eat one soldier pill. They immediately feel the effects of the pill as their strengths return as well as their chakra reserves. Kakashi and Sai stand back up ready for another round of battle.
Sakura charges first as she strikes at Kabuto. However, the snake sage dodges the attack. Sai appears on an ink bird with Kakashi. Kakashi jumps off and performs a series of hand signs.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!" shouted Kakashi.
The fireball hits Kabuto since he is in mid-air. Kabuto soars towards the ground, but he regains his composure and lands safely. However, his small moment of safety is short lived as Sakura attacks him once again. Kabuto shouts in pain, but he uses his medical jutsu to heal himself. Kabuto summons his chakra scalpels getting ready to attack Team Kakashi. However, Sakura stands alone before him as Kakashi and Sai wait for the battle to occur. Sakura's aura becomes pink as she summons her own chakra scalpels.
Kabuto laughs as he realizes what Sakura intends to do.
"Do you expect to beat me with chakra scalpels?" questioned Kabuto.
Sakura smirks, "Yes I do."
Kabuto stops laughing and decides to test the strength of Tsunade's apprentice. Sakura and Kabuto charge at each other and begin to clash with their chakra scalpels. Neither side gains the advantage, but Kabuto begins to realize that Sakura's chakra continues a steady rate as his begins to weaken.
'This girl learned the same thing Sasuke-kun did,' thought Kabuto.
The two charka scalpels clash again only for Kabuto's chakra scalpel top weaken.
'What happened?' thought Kabuto.
Sakura smirks again as she launches another wave of punches against Kabuto. It is at this moment Kabuto realizes Sakura's chakra scalpels are different. In fact, they seemed to be at a completely different level. Kabuto jumps away from Sakura trying to figure out how to counter Sakura's jutsu.
"Lightning Transmission!" shouted Kakashi as he and a Shadow Clone form a Lightning Cutter between them and attempt to cut Kabuto.
Kabuto notices the attack just in time as he avoids it. Kabuto jumps into the air only for Sai to appear and launches numerous ink animals such as birds and tigers.
Using what momentum he has left, Kabuto manages to avoid most of the attacks, but he is unable to dodge all of them. Kabuto lands on the ground as Sakura charges in with her chakra scalpels.
"Atomic Chakra Scalpels!" shouted Sakura as he tries to cut Kabuto.
Kabuto uses his superior speed to avoid the attacks of Sakura, Kakashi, and Sai. No matter how hard they try, Team Kakashi continuously fails to hit Kabuto. At this moment, Sakura begins to think of a strategy to beat Kabuto. She knows she can hit him if she increases her speed through her second level of chakra, but it might leave her unconscious, which is something she cannot afford until she reaches Naruto. However, she will lose this battle if she does nothing.
Suddenly, the three shinobi hear a familiar voice.
Wood Style: Smothering Binding Jutsu!" shouted Yamato using his wood jutsu to capture Kabuto successfully.
Sakura takes this chance to attack Kabuto as does Kakashi and Sai. Sai unleashes large ink birds that land on Kabuto's eyes, ears, and skins causing him to lose various senses. Sakura appears in front of Kabuto and strikes his entire body with her scalpels. Kakashi attacks next with his Lightning Transmission and successfully cuts Kabuto in half.
Kabuto yells in agony as he feels his body come apart. The ink disappears and he tries to breath, but he knows his life is ending.
Sakura lands next to Yamato and tries to help him. She tries to give him a soldier pill, but Yamato declines saying the others will need it. Kakashi and Sai watch over Kabuto as the last of his life begins to fade.
Kabuto smirks before speaking one last time.
"I'll give Madara-sama the advantage he needs."
Kabuto barely moves his arms, but it is enough for him to perform a series of hand signs before his arms drop back to the ground and his eyes close.
Kabuto has died.
Kakashi begins to worry and decides to move out.
"Sai, take Yamato to the nearest medical ward. Sakura, you and I will head towards Naruto," ordered Kakashi.
"Hai," responded Sakura and Sai.
Sai forms a large ink bird and grabs Yamato.
Sakura and Kakashi looks towards each other before heading towards Naruto hoping he is doing well.
'Naruto, hold on,' thought Sakura.
The ground shakes from the tremendous power displayed by four shinobi. Sasuke, Itachi, and Madara display their power using Susanoo. Naruto uses enhance Kyuubi Mode as Kurama gives him its chakra.
A flash of purple and yellow shows as they continue their massive battle. The battle is no longer a battle of humans, but a battle of monsters. Naruto begins to take the form of a chakra Kyuubi as he tries to break through Madara's Susanoo.
The three Susanoo and Naruto's chakra Kyuubi clash causing a shock wave to destroy nearby trees and rocks. Naruto launches his tails and grabs Madara's right arm trying to hold down the ancient Uchiha. Sasuke takes this moment to shoot off fire attacks and strikes Madara with his sword. Itachi uses his own sword and strikes Madara from behind.
Madara breaks free from the three shinobi and attempts to kill Naruto only for Itachi to block the attack. Naruto and Sasuke use this chance and unleash a barrage of attacks against Madara hoping to break through Madara's Susanoo. Madara overcomes his three opponents as his Susanoo begins to increase in size and power.
"We have to stop him," stated Itachi.
The three shinobi gather around each other trying to figure out a way to stop Madara. Just as they are about to make a move, Itachi's Susanoo begins to lose power.
"Itachi!" exclaimed Sasuke.
"It seems like Kabuto has released the jutsu keeping me here," stated Itachi.
"Naruto, Sasuke, end this war now. Madara has done too much to be allowed to live. Finish it now," said Itachi.
Itachi turns to the two shinobi.
"Sasuke, try not to make the same mistake. Live for a better future. Do not fall into the darkness. I know deep down you are a better person," said Itachi.
"Naruto, I know you are the person who will make a huge difference in the future. You dream of uniting the world and finding an answer of finding a world where everyone understands each other. I know you will find that answer. I might not be here to see it in person, but I know it will happen," said Itachi with a smile.
Itachi's body disintegrates as he continues to smile at the two shinobi in front of him.
"Thanks brother," said Sasuke.
After Itachi's body disappeared, Sasuke and Naruto return their attention to Madara.
"Ready Naruto?" asked Sasuke.
"Of course I am, how about you?" retorted Naruto.
"Do you need to ask?" questioned Sasuke. "With Itachi gone, I think it is time for us to increase our chakra levels."
"Yeah," replied Naruto.
Naruto and Sasuke smirk as their chakra begins to increase. Sasuke's Susanoo increases in size as Naruto's enhance Kyuubi Mode increases as well.
Madara swings his swords clashing with Sasuke's Susanoo causing a massive shockwave. Naruto's chakra tails grab onto Madara's Susanoo tossing the giant down. The three giant figures clash destroying the trees and creating craters. Madara rams into Sasuke pushing the smaller Uchiha down. Madara raises his sword and swings it at Sasuke only for Naruto to block the attack with three tails. Four tails grabs the other arm as the remaining tails grabs the neck of Madara's Susanoo.
"Tailed Beast Ball!" shouted Naruto.
The powerful ball explodes causing Madara to step back. Sasuke uses this opportunity to strike Madara.
"Blaze Style: Magatama!" shouted Sasuke.
Sasuke sends a barrage of Amaterasu balls at Madara, but his Susanoo does not fail. Naruto releases Madara and begins hitting the ancient Uchiha with a barrage of his nine tails. Madara slashes Naruto with his blade forcing the jinchuriki to fall back.
Naruto and Sasuke land a safe distance from Madara.
"Have you unleashed your second level at full before?" asked Sasuke.
"No, Orion told me not to do that until I was ready," replied Naruto.
"Well, I think we might need it," stated Sasuke. "Madara is quite strong."
Naruto and Sasuke charge at Madara with as much power they have continuously attacking the ancient Uchiha with all of their might. Madara's eyes widen as his Susanoo begins to crack.
"Impossible!" shouted Madara.
"Tailed Beast Ball!" shouted Naruto shooting a massive ball of chakra at the chest of the Susanoo.
The Tailed Beast Ball destroys a tremendous part of the armor.
"Amaterasu!" shouted Madara activating his black flames.
"Amaterasu!" yelled Sasuke producing his own black flames.
The two flames collide in a never-ending struggle for dominance.
"Tailed Beast Shockwave!" shouted Naruto.
The shockwave pushes Madara down as his armor shatters under the pressure forcing him to retreat. Madara regains his balance as he glares at his two opponents. He never thought someone will push him this far. He has to capture the Kyuubi in order to complete his plan.
Naruto and Sasuke land next to each other. Naruto is no longer in his enhance Kyuubi Mode and has returned to his regular Kyuubi Chakra Mode. Sasuke is no longer using Susanoo. Naruto could see Madara standing straight ahead. The battle is getting to him and he knows it. Madara has proven to be a difficult opponent. The demon fox has helped Naruto as best as it could, but never has Naruto pushed himself to such limits. The war is almost over. Madara is one of remaining enemies left. If Itachi disappeared, it only indicates someone overcame Kabuto. Determination swings over Naruto. This is his chance. This is the chance for Naruto to end the war and finally defeat the Akatsuki.
Naruto looks to his right noticing Sasuke standing next him. This is the same person he has spent years looking for. He hoped that one day Sasuke would return to Konoha. He never expected the Uchiha to help him in the final battle. Naruto smiles knowing that his teammate and friend has return to him and Sakura. Sasuke, the person he considers a friend, rival, and brother.
Sasuke glances at Naruto while keeping his gaze on Madara. There was a time when he could never understand why Naruto would go through such lengths to bring him back. Was it really a promise to Sakura? Maybe it was something more. How could one man go through so much for the sake of another? Maybe Sasuke knew the answer, but he refuse to believe it. The blonde shinobi chased after him for more than a promise. Sasuke and Naruto share similar fates. Though they lost loves one differently, in the end, they were alone for a long time. Sure, Naruto experienced it for far longer, while Sasuke experienced seeing the dead bodies of his family. However, it is the fact they understand the pain and experience. Sasuke has been a fool to think he was alone this entire time. The person standing next to him is not only just a friend and rival. He is a brother. A brother who would do anything to make sure the other brother does not make a mistake. Maybe, what Sasuke was searching for was not revenge, but someone to lift his anger. One thought still runs through Sasuke.
"Do you still consider me a brother to you?" asked Sasuke to Naruto.
Naruto gives Sasuke genuine smile, "Yes, Sasuke, you are a brother to me."
Sasuke smiles for the first time in years, a smile that shows relief and gratefulness.
"Thanks, Naruto," replied Sasuke. "How about we end this?"
"Yeah, I am sick and tired of this asshole," responded Naruto.
"Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!" shouted Naruto.
Naruto creates hundreds of Shadow Clones as they begin to charge at Madara.
"Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation!" exclaimed Madara.
Madara destroys a large amount of Shadow Clones with his jutsu. Suddenly, more Shadow Clones appear and begin to attack Madara. The first group to attacks fails due to Madara becoming transparent. However, the second group successfully hits the ancient Uchiha.
'I am reacting slower,' thought Madara. 'It seems like I am running low on chakra.'
"Fire Style: Great Fire Destruction!" shouted Madara destroying another wave of Shadow Clones.
Madara steps back trying to catch his breath.
"Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Jutsu!" shouted Sasuke unleashing a barrage of fire attacks at Madara.
Madara begins to avoid the attacks instead of allowing them to pass through him. Both Naruto and Sasuke take note of this. They continue their attacks on Madara. A wave of taijutsu is unleashed between the three shinobi. Naruto and Sasuke work as a team trying to overcome the ancient Uchiha.
Madara hears a familiar screeching sound as he looks to his right. He notices another Naruto with the Rasenshuriken in hand.
A poof sound occurs making Madara return his attention to his front. Sasuke begins to fall back as the Naruto in front of him reveals itself a Shadow Clone.
"Wind Style: Rasenshuriken!" shouted Naruto as he throws the powerful jutsu at Madara.
"Amaterasu!" shouted Sasuke causing the Rasenshuriken and black flames to fuse.
Madara's eyes widen as he tries to avoid the attack.
'I have no choice!' thought the ancient Uchiha.
Madara becomes transparent avoiding the attack completely. Just as he solidifies, the Rasenshuriken explodes causing it to expand towards Madara. Madara jumps out of reach as quickly as possible only to hear lightning from the sky above.
"Kirin!" exclaimed Sasuke unleashing a powerful lightning jutsu.
Madara barely manages to avoid the attack even though his clothes begin to burn off. Just as Madara lands, he hears footsteps from behind. He turns around to notice Naruto holding an unfamiliar jutsu.
"Take this!" shouted Naruto. "Atomic Rasengan!"
Naruto successfully hits Madara as the Atomic Rasengan begins to rip through Madara's body at an atomic level. Madara tries to phase out only to realize his chakra paths destroyed. For the first time in years, Madara screams in agony as he can feel his body dissolving.
Naruto and Sasuke land next to each other smiling, knowing their long time enemy is about to meet his end.
'I've come so close to my goals!' thought Madara. 'How could I lose?'
"Damn both of you!" shouted Madara as the ancient Uchiha finally dies.
Naruto and Sasuke land on the ground on their backs. Both of them sigh, knowing Madara is no longer a threat. So many years, they have suffered because of one man's ambitions. Naruto sits back up and looks around him. He notices Killer B still unconscious then he looks at Sasuke with a smile on his face.
"We did it Sasuke, it is over," said Naruto with relief.
"Yeah, Madara is dead," replied the Uchiha.
Sasuke sits back up and looks at Naruto. Naruto looks back and gives him a thumb up. Naruto stands back up as does Sasuke. They look around them as they take in the damage done to the battlefield.
"I hope all the enemies are defeated," said Naruto.
"Hn," replied Sasuke.
"Hey, why are we backing to one word sentences!" shouted Naruto.
Sasuke laughs, the first laugh in years. How could the Uchiha leave behind such a life?
"I wonder what my punishment will be," said Sasuke.
Naruto sighs, knowing punishment awaits the Uchiha. However, Naruto knows he will not let Sasuke suffer alone.
"Don't worry. I will make sure your sentence is not too big," replied Naruto.
"Such a touching reunion," said a voice.
Naruto and Sasuke immediately enter a defensive stance. They look around them, searching for the source of the voice. After a few seconds, the two shinobi finally see the person in question.
Walking towards them is none other than Wotan. The man with red eyes and red hair has return to the battlefield with new armor and a well-rested body. Wotan draws his katana and he enters a battle stance.
"I am still alive. This war is not over yet," said Wotan with smirk.
"Damn it, just what we need," retorted Naruto.
"I know," agreed Sasuke.
"Two deaths is better than one," stated Wotan as he prepares himself to battle the two shinobi.
The ground begins to shake forcing Wotan to stop his advance.
"You'll have to fight us too," said a feminine voice.
"Sakura-chan!" shouted Naruto.
Sakura and Kakashi appear next to Naruto and Sasuke ready to fight Wotan with all of their might.
"Two more won't make a difference," stated Wotan.
The four shinobi stand next to each other. For the first time in years, Team 7 is reunited as they prepare for the final battle.
A/N: All right, there is chapter 29. I feel awkward with the results of the two battles in this chapter, but I think it is good enough. I might have been able to make the fights better, but there is good enough action. I tried my best. I hope everyone enjoys the chapter though. Nevertheless, the final battle is about to begin. I cannot wait to write it. Anyhow, until next time everyone. Please review.
