SailorStar9: Wha...? Only three people are reading this fic? Anyway, Chapter 52 goes up, this is Chapter 53. To all my non-reviewing readers, I love you all! Will love you more if you review! *hugs all round!*
Disclaimers: I do not own both the animes. However, I do own the pairing, I hope.
Chapter 53: The Summons Battle, Part Two
Orochimaru looked at Tsunade and was intrigued by the pink lines that appeared on her face. He watched as she did a single hand seal and called out her jutsu.
"Yin Seal: Release: Creation Rebirth!" Orochimaru watched as Tsunade's wounds began to heal and disappear.
"It looks like that I wasn't the only one who was creating techniques. What does this do?" Orochimaru asked. Tsunade grinned and swiped some blood off her chest.
"I've stored my chakra over the years into a seal on my forehead. When I release it, it speeds up my body's cell division, healing me and creating new cells. In short, I can't die. Now, it's time to put an end to you." Tsunade said and smeared the blood on the back of her hand. Orochimaru jumped back and landed near Kabuto.
Jiraiya, who was just recovering from being thrown, dismissed Gamaken and prepared to summon Gamabunta. Tsunade, Jiraiya and Orochimaru with Kabuto's help, slammed their hands on the ground.
"Summoning Technique!" they all yelled. When the some cleared, the three Sannin and the Ice Guardian stood on their summons and prepared for battle.
Naruto looked at the four large summonses in awe. He knew that this was going to get pretty intense soon. Suddenly he winced as Shizune lifted him up and moved him away to a safer area. They stopped behind a boulder that was a good distance away from the battle. They both felt the ground move, signaling the beginning of the battle.
"I wanted to watch the fight." Naruto pouted.
"I think it's better if we stay here. We would just be in way." Shizune explained. Naruto stilled pouted but understood what she was saying. Shizune hands began to glow green and she placed her hands over Naruto's wounds. He groaned a little as Shizune's technique began to work.
"Hey Shizune, do you think I could get the old bat to teach me that cool technique of hers?" Naruto asked.
"I don't think so Naruto. That technique has a terrible side effect." Shizune said.
"A side effect?" Naruto echoed. "I thought she couldn't die. She said so herself."
"The body can divide cells only a certain amount of times. Lady Tsunade has shortened her life span because of that technique." Naruto looked very surprised at Shizune's explanation. He hoped that she would be ok.
Tsunade smirked as Manda wiggled around on the ground in pain. The giant dagger that she used to slam the snake's mouth shut did not help much. Her smirk faded when a slimy tongue wrapped around her throat. Keena turned around and summoned Haku.
"Icicle Barrage! " Haku released his ice senbons at Kabuto and Orochimaru. Both men jumped out of the way as the needles hit the scaly hind of Manda. The attack made Orochimaru weaken his hold on Tsunade. She used this to pull him toward her. She cocked back her fist and slammed it into his face. She growled as she felt her power failing.
I have to finish this quickly. She thought. She jumped after Orochimaru in order to finish the fight. Orochimaru flip in mid-air and landed on the ground. He moved when Tsunade appeared and brought her heel down to smash his head. As he moved, he brought out the Kusanagi and held it with his tongue. He spat it out toward Tsunade. He heard the blade make contact with something but he knew it was flesh. Tsunade appeared and kicked Orochimaru in the gut.
Orochimaru spat out some bile but pulled his sword to him. He moved his head around making his tongue whip around. Tsunade dodged it as best she could and landed away from Orochimaru. Orochimaru retracted his tongue until he held the sword in his mouth. The two charged at each other. Orochimaru tried to cut her to pieces but Tsunade dodged and countered every time.
I have to keep punching. I have to keep going. I can't fail here. I WON'T FAIL HERE! Tsunade slammed her knee into his gut, raising Orochimaru off the ground. She tore into his with kicks and punches. She focused the remained of her chakra and slammed her fist into his jaw. Orochimaru went sailing in the air. He crashed into Manda and fell to his knees. Kabuto who was being dealt with by Jiraiya appeared next to him. Jiraiya appeared next to Tsunade and prepared to continue the fight. Suddenly, Orochimaru began to laugh. He raised his head to look at his former teammates. The two looked at him in shock.
"What the…" Tsunade muttered.
"I knew that there was something wrong. It didn't feel like him." Jiraiya said.
"So we've been fighting a substitute this whole time?" Tsunade asked.
"It seems as we will not be able to complete our deal Tsunade. No matter, I have another method to gain what I have lost." The man said with Orochimaru's voice. "I will not be stopped and I will see Konoha burn to the ground. I am immortal and I will not die." The body began to sink into the ground. The man had a smile on his face. Kabuto did some hand seals and disappeared in a puff of smoke. Jiraiya grunted as he held his side.
"Thanks a lot hime, I wouldn't have been in this condition if you hadn't drugged me." Jiraiya muttered. Tsunade glared at him but said nothing. Shizune came into their view. She was carrying Naruto who was trying to help her but failed. Jiraiya smirked at him.
"Smart kit. Using a clone to help stabilize the Rasengan was a smart move. Still, until you can do it one handed, you haven't mastered it yet." Keena noted
"Yeah, yeah, give me a couple more days and I'll have it down pack, Keena-nee." Naruto boasted.
Everyone laughed at the blonds' bold words. Tsunade suddenly went rigged. Everyone watched as she began to age very quickly.
"Holy shit, what's happening to her?" Naruto shouted. He got hit in the head by the aging woman.
"Watch your language boy!" Tsunade said in an elderly voice. She looked at Jiraiya who did look concern. "Don't give me that look. It is the side effect of my jutsu. I will be back to normal after a night's rest."
"Tsunade-hime." Jiraiya whispered.
"I would prefer you call me by my title now Jiraiya." Tsunade said with a grin.
"Wait a minute, does that mean what I think it means?" Naruto asked.
"You got that right. You're looking at your Godaime Hokage."
In Konoha...
Sakura walked around the now rebuilt Konoha. She looked on with pride as the invasion did little to hamper the spirits of the village. While she was impressed, she was also bored out of her mind. Because Kakashi was in the hospital and with Naruto and Sasuke out of Konoha, she was not allowed to do missions. She did get some training done with Kurenai's team and with Gai-sensei which increased her Genjutsu and Taijutsu. She also spent a lot of time at the hospital. She checked in on her sensei and Sasuke but she spent most of her time helping keep an eye on Lee.
The nurses were grateful for her help in keeping Lee in line. The boy just did not know when to rest. It was also a good way to learn something new at the hospital. She had to admit that she learned more from them that she had from Kakashi. She shook her head of such a thought. It sounded too much like Naruto. She continued her walk when she caught sight of someone. It was Hinata and she was standing at the gates. She just looked out toward the exit of the village. Sakura was curious and approached her.
"Hey Hinata," Sakura called out. Hinata turned to her.
"Oh Sakura, how are you today?" Hinata asked.
"I'm bored out of my mind. What are you up to?"
"Oh, I was just thinking." Hinata said. Sakura saw the blush and that she was poking her fingers together. Sakura suddenly had a grin on her face.
"So, waiting for your boyfriend to return?" Sakura asked coyly.
"B-Boyfriend, I don't have a boyfriend!" Hinata exclaimed.
"That's it, isn't it?! You're waiting for Naruto to come back. Oh that's so cute." Sakura squealed.
Hinata was red in the face and attempted to hide in her jacket. The two guards were chuckling as well. Hinata frowned and decided to get back at Sakura.
"Well, a-at least I'm n-not at t-the hospital a-all day." the Hyuuga heiress stammered.
"What the heck does that mean?" Sasuke frowned.
"I see t-the w-way you touch L-Lee-kun." Now it was Sakura's turn to blush.
"I-I was helping the nurses. That's all it was." Sakura exclaimed.
"And when does helping the nurses include sponge baths?" Hinata asked confidently. Now, Sakura was just as red as Hinata was.
"That was only one time!" Sakura shouted. The guards at the gate just watched as the two went back and forth. It was just very entertaining to see the Hyuuga heir defend the Uzumaki kid and the top kunoichi defend the mini Gai. They watched as the two blushing girls turned their backs to one another and stuck their noses in the air. After a while, the two of them began to laugh.
"Oh man, that was funny." Sakura said
"Yeah," Hinata whispered. She looked at Sakura. "So, I don't say anything about your crush on Lee,"
"And I won't say anything about your crush on Naruto. Still, everyone all ready knows about your crush on the baka." Sakura said.
"T-That's true but Ino has been t-talking about your time in h-hospital and not with K-Kakashi-sensei." Hinata informed. Sakura looked at her in horror and took off toward the flower shop. She had a nosy pig to shut up.
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