SailorStar9: Wha...? Only three people are reading this fic? Anyway, Chapter 51 goes up, this is Chapter 52. To all my non-reviewing readers, I love you all! Will love you more if you review! *hugs all round!*

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Chapter 52: The Summons Battle, Part One


Meanwhile...

Tsunade was breathing very hard as Kabuto laid on the ground, his body not in his control. She had to admit that the kid was good. Only did he figure out that she was going to kill Orochimaru but he was able to dodge her fist. She learned that the boy was a medic as he used his Chakra Scalpel cut her tendons so she could not kill him with her strength. He also cut several muscles in the lungs that made it hard for her to breath. She managed to hit him with the Important Body Point Disturbance which is why he was on the ground.

Tsunade then began to use the Mystical Palm Technique to heal the damage to her lungs. Suddenly Kabuto stood, surprising her. He pulled out a kunai and charged at her.

"I heard that you don't like blood." Kabuto stated, causing Tsunade to gasp. "Let's find out how much!"

"Drill!" Kabuto heard the voice and jumped out of the way as a kunai slammed into the ground. Kabuto watched as the kunai was in ground to the ring. He looked up to see Naruto, Jiraiya, Keena and Shizune standing in front of Tsunade. Orochimaru, who was hanging back, looked on with a small frown.

Naruto looked at Kabuto and glared at him.

"So Keena-nee was right, you're with the Hebi-teme." Naruto noted.

"Yes, I am. Was it you that threw that kunai? I've heard that you create seals to kunais for a greater effect." Kabuto said mockingly. Naruto growled at him but was stopped when Tsunade bumped them out of the way. Tsunade continued her assault on Kabuto. She knocked him into a boulder and was preparing to end it when Kabuto smeared his blood all over her. The blood caused her to stop and freeze in her tracks. Kabuto punched her back and Shizune caught her.

"You teme!" Naruto growled and was going to do hand seals but Jiraiya stopped him.

"Save it, you need to calm down and focus. I'm going to need your help in protecting Tsunade."Jiraiya ordered. Naruto nodded and calmed down but he was still pissed.

"So, you brought that brat with you Jiraiya. Is it because he reminds you so much of you?" Orochimaru asked.

"Maybe but after he told me that he and his nee-chan decked you one back in Konoha, I thought I would give him another shot. You must be losing a step if a Genin can hit you now." Jiraiya joked.

Orochimaru just smirked as Kabuto appeared next to him. He used a pill to stop his bleeding.

"I believe it's time I get involved. Take care of Tsunade's assistant and the brat, I'll handle Jiraiya." Kabuto nodded before swiping his blood on a snake tattoo on his arm. Kabuto slammed his hand on the ground and two huge snakes appeared. Jiraiya did the same but he summoned Gamakichi. Orochimaru smiled at that.

"Damn, the drug's effects are still there. My chakra is still erratic." Jiraiya cursed.

"Let me try," Naruto said and did the same hand seals. He also focused some of the Kyuubi's chakra. "Summoning Technique!" Naruto slammed his hand down on the ground and a huge puff of smoke appeared. The toad that appeared surprised all parties.

Holy crap, he summoned Gamaken! He's one of the three great Toads! Jiraiya thought in surprise.

This brat is becoming annoying. Orochimaru thought angrily.

Wow! Shizune thought.

Perhaps I shouldn't underestimate him. Kabuto thought. The huge toad looked at the blond that was on his head.

"Hey, you're that boy that Gamaichi talks about. Naruto, right?" Gamaken asked.

"Yeah but who are you? I was aiming for the boss, no offense." Naruto said

"None taken," Gamaken looked across the field. "Orochimaru, why are you facing him?"

"He's not your master, Gamaken." Jiraiya reminded. He appeared next to Naruto. He handed him a food pill. Naruto ate it and waited for instructions.

"Jiraiya, how have you been?" Gamaken asked.

"Been better," Jiraiya said. He turned to his pupil. "Go and help Shizune, protect Tsunade at all cost." He ordered. Naruto nodded and jumped off. "So Master Gamaken, shall we show these snakes who really rule?"

"Sure but be advised that I'm not very graceful." The toad informed and put his shield in front of him. Orochimaru looked at Naruto who was beside Shizune and Tsunade.

"Mercury Aeon Power: Fox Summon!" Keena had already transformed into her Guardian Mercury form and wasted no time in summoning her summon. "To me, my faithful warrior!"

For those who had not seen her summon before in Chapter 43 had their jaws dropping to the ground at the sight of the nine-tailed fox she was currently standing on.

"Kabuto, take them both out, especially the Kyuubi brat. He is becoming a problem." Orochimaru ordered.

"Hai Orochimaru-sama." Kabuto said and jumped off to face the two. Orochimaru ordered the two snakes to charge at Jiraiya and Gamaken.


Kabuto landed in front of Shizune and Naruto. Naruto appeared in front of the two and brought out two kunais from his pouch. Kabuto smirked and activated his Chakra Scalpel.

"You've become quite strong under Keena, but do not think that you're my better Naruto-kun. I can take on Kakashi and probably win." Kabuto informed.

"Kakashi is overrated. You may be my better but that doesn't mean that this will be an easy victory for you. Besides, it's two on one." Naruto said.

"Numbers mean nothing Naruto-kun. I thought you and your pink haired friend knew that when you both faced Orochimaru-sama." He asked. Naruto growled but Shizune stood by him and he calmed down. He did not need to be angry or this guy would win. Naruto spun his kunai until he held it in a reverse grip.

"We got to be careful when dealing with this guy. If he's as good as he says, then we need to be very careful." Naruto informed. Shizune nodded and prepared herself.

Naruto charged at Kabuto, with his fingers in a cross. Four clones appeared and all began to move in on Kabuto watched as each clone moved quickly and in a zig zag pattern. Kabuto prepared himself when the first clone attacked. He caught Naruto's wrist and gave it a twist. Two clones appeared from his sides and prepared to stab him. Kabuto used the Naruto he pinned and threw him into the clone to his right. He spun and caught the clone to his left with the heel of his foot.

All three clones were dispelled, the smoke blocking Kabuto view. It was only his gut feeling that he dodged the attack from below. He drove his knee into Naruto's gut, dispelling him. He jumped out of the fade smoke just in case when he heard the sound of metal flying through the air. He was still feeling small effects of Tsunade's jutsu but still managed to block the flying needles with his forehead protector. Suddenly a kunai landed next to him.

"Tremor!" Naruto shouted. Kabuto was shocked when the ground around him shook and shot out of the ground. He was jumped away before losing his footing. Suddenly Naruto appeared and hit Kabuto with his right. Kabuto snarled and countered but Naruto dodged easily and kick Kabuto in his jaw. They both hit the ground at the same time. Naruto quickly did some seal and took a deep breath.

"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Missile!" Naruto shouted and blew a stream of flames at Kabuto. It engulfed the traitor, burning him to a crisp. Naruto stopped the jutsu to see his work. When the smoke cleared, all he found was a burnt log. Kabuto shot out of the ground, his hand glowing, and struck Naruto in the chest. Naruto spat out some blood and hit the ground. Kabuto was quickly on him and slammed his foot into his chest.

"A nice attempt but futile." Kabuto said. He looked up and saw Shizune charging him. Her hands were glowing as well. He was going to attempt to use Naruto as a bargaining chip when he felt his foot rise. He looked down to see Naruto swell. He cursed and moved just as the Naruto exploded. Kabuto was badly cut up by the shower of kunai. Shizune attacked Kabuto as he was dazed. Kabuto managed to still protect himself. He jumped back to get some distance from the skilled medic but Shizune wouldn't let him. She did some seals herself and took a breath.

"Poison Fog!" She shouted. Kabuto was covered in the poisonous fog. She waited for it to cloud to fade. When it did, Kabuto was not there. Suddenly, she felt a snake wrap around her waist. Naruto pulled her back and threw another kunai. He called out the activate word and the kunai spun and drilled its way into the ground. Kabuto popped out later with a wound to his side. Shizune and Naruto noticed that it was healing.

"I guess that's why Orochimaru favors you so much. I've seen what he does to those who serve him." Naruto said. Kabuto chuckled at him.

"The price of failure is very great." Kabuto stated.

"I guess you should count yourself lucky then until your usefulness runs out." He mocked as he and Shizune charged at the awaiting Kabuto.


Gamaken and Kyuubi Sr. avoided the lunge of one of the snakes. Gamaken used his Sasumata to pin the huge snake into the ground. He placed his weight on the weapon driving it deeper into the snake, the spikes drawing blood. He spun quickly and slammed his shield into the charging snake. The snake fell to the ground and Gamaken landed on the snake to keep it from moving.

Kyuubi Sr.'s 'Fox Flame Wheel' took care of the rest of the serpents.

Jiraiya and Guardian Mercury jumped off and engaged Orochimaru. Despite his useless arms, he met his opponents head on. The three fought viciously but it was clear that neither could give their all. Orochimaru shot his head toward Jiraiya. He did his Needle Jizo to guard. Orochimaru used his foot to move the protective hair away to bite Jiraiya. Jiraiya groaned but used his hair to attack and raked his spike hair across Orochimaru's chest.

Orochimaru released him and backed away while Jiraiya feel to one knee. The serpent Sannin was forced to dodge an ice dragon from the Ice Guardian as Jiraiya tried to get his energy back. Orochimaru turned slightly in mid-air and saw that Kabuto was having some trouble with Tsunade's assistant and the Kyuubi brat. His eyes narrowed which made Guardian Mercury chuckle.

"Your man is not have the success that you thought he would?" Jiraiya asked mockingly.

"What about you, Jiraiya? Take that kid under your wing, what were you thinking? He has absolutely no talent that boy." Orochimaru said.

"You think so huh?" Jiraiya snarled.

"My former student may have made him into a good ninja but that is as far as he goes. He's not genius and could never grow stronger than he is now."

"You mean like Sasuke?" Jiraiya asked.

"Now there is talent. With the Sharingan, he can master any jutsu in the world. The power of the nations at his finger tips. That is a true talent that needs to be nurtured and trained. Sasuke will become the strongest because he is true prodigy." Orochimaru said.

"Bah, who needs a true prodigy? The ones who give it their all are truly fun to train. Those hard workers that push themselves to the brink and beyond, they are the true prodigies. Sensei tried to show you that but you never did listen to him. A true ninja is a ninja who has the guts to never give up." Jiraiya said. Orochimaru smirked at his words.

"A difference of opinion," he said. An explosion caught his attention and his smirk got wider. "It seems that Naruto has finally run out of juice." Jiraiya did not dare turn his eyes away from Orochimaru and hoped that Naruto was all right.


Naruto groaned as he struggled to stand. He counted himself lucky that he was able to get himself and Shizune away from Kabuto's trap. The bastard particularly set up a mine field in order to get him and Shizune. His left arm was numb and he felt the sting of the burns on his left leg. He got to his knees when he was kicked in the ribs and sent flying. He landed in front of Tsunade and laid in a heap.

"I must admit, you are better than I expected. You might even be stronger than Sasuke but it's finally over. Your partner is down and you are critically injured. I don't have any more time to waste with you." Kabuto said.

"Sound to me, you're pretty scared to continue our fight. What's the matter, get tired of get slashed? Trust me, I've only gotten started." Naruto gasped out.

"Your bravado is amusing but it's gotten annoying. Besides, you can't become Hokage if you're dead." Kabuto said. He watched as Naruto pushed himself and stood in front of Tsunade. "Why don't you run away Naruto? You'll live to see that dream come true."

"If I ran now, how can I ever complete my dream? The Yondaime didn't do it, the old man did do it and neither will I." Naruto growled.

"Little kids like you, don't understand the real world. You believe that your dreams will come true if you just keep believing in them. Grow up boy, this is reality. Dreams are useless in this world. They are easily destroyed and you will never get them back."

"Kami, you sound like that asshole Neji. Keep your opinions to yourself, I will be Hokage. I will never back down, never run away. That's my nindo. So take your advice and shove it." Kabuto snarled at the blond.

"Fine then, I tried to save you. Now, you'll watch as your dreams are taken away!" Kabuto shouted and charged. Naruto forced his hands up and formed the seal to use the Kage Bunshin. One clone appeared as Kabuto got closer. He ignored Tsunade's pleas to run. Just as Kabuto neared, something happened. Kabuto was suddenly stopped and his arms and legs were bind.

"What the hell?" Kabuto yelled.

"Hey grandma, get ready to hand over that necklace." Naruto, with the help of the clone, began to spin the chakra in Naruto's hand. It took a while before a blue sphere appeared in Naruto's hand. The clone grabbed Naruto and tossed him before dispelling. Naruto reared his hand back and Kabuto looked worried. Naruto thrust his hand forward and drove the sphere into Kabuto gut. "Rasengan!"

Kabuto felt the sphere rip into him. The wires that were set up snapped and Kabuto was hurled ten feet into a boulder. His trip made a groove into the ground. When he hit the boulder, it made a deep and large dent in the rook. Kabuto was standing on his feet but just barely. Naruto laid on the ground and waited for Kabuto to drop. He was surprised to see the right hand of Orochimaru start to move. Kabuto looked at Naruto.

"I'll admit, you're definitely dangerous, more than I thought you would be. You must have set that up as a last line of defense for Tsunade. Still, your attack didn't work. You can see my wounds heal." Kabuto said. 'I'm lucky that I started to focus my chakra to the point of impact. That jutsu would have killed me.' Kabuto walked toward the fallen Naruto when he stood stiff. His glasses broke before he dropped to the ground. 'What!? There was too much damage that my chakra couldn't heal.' He then heard Naruto chuckle.

"Congratulations teme, you have joined the popular 'I just had my ass handed to me by Namikaze Uzumaki Naruto' list. You should be proud." Naruto mocked. Kabuto growled at him. Tsunade was at Naruto's side. She flipped him over making him cry out in pain. "Damn it grandma, easy with my body."

"Shut up brat, what the hell were you thinking? I told you to move." Tsunade shouted.

"And lose our bet, not on your life." Naruto shouted back.

"Who cares about the bet? You could have died!"

"Sorry to pop your bubble but I'm not going to die. I won't die until I'm Hokage. That's my dream after all!" Naruto said with a grin. Tsunade looked at the smiling blond with shock. The Hokage position was their dream as well. She looked back at Naruto and gave a small smile.

"You are one stubborn brat." Tsunade said with a smile.

"I get it from my nee-san." Naruto said. Suddenly, Tsunade moved in front of Naruto. Naruto watched in horror as a blade ran right through her. "TSUNADE!!!" The older blond spat out some blood but was strong enough to glare at Orochimaru.

"That was very stupid of you Tsunade. I would have spared you so that you could fix my arms. That brat has to die. He will be a thorn in my future." Orochimaru said.

"I am going to rip your head off!" Naruto roared.

"Quiet boy," Orochimaru said before pulling his blade out of Tsunade's chest. She fell next to Naruto. He growled at the approaching Orochimaru. "Now, I'll finish you off." He swung his head and prepared to cut his head off. Suddenly a shadow fell over him. Tsunade was breathing hard and barely winced as the blade cut into her side.

"I won't allow you to kill this boy. He is the future of Konoha. I will protect like a Hokage should." Tsunade said. Orochimaru chuckled before he kicked her away.

"What a joke! Was it not you who said that being Hokage was not but a joke? Besides, you are shaking like a leaf. How can you ever be Hokage?" Orochimaru mocked. Suddenly, Tsunade stopped shaking. Orochimaru noticed but was too late to dodge her kick. Tsunade stood and walked in front of Naruto. Orochimaru looked up and saw several lines on Tsunade's skin.

"Sorry Hebi-bastard but you will not get your way. I, as the Godaime Hokage, won't allow!" Tsunade shouted.


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