(And welcome to the moment you've been waiting for. After a long time of writing Naruto is finally ready to face Kami or Asura. Hope you're prepared to see how their fight goes. Enjoy away.)

One afternoon in the park, Naruto and Tenten were engaging in some sparing, while Samui and Kisa were watching them.

Tenten was blocking Naruto's punches, while Naruto was throwing all he had at her, "Good job, Naruto. Remember don't hold back. Because your opponent will not."

"Right." Naruto agreed, as he did a sweep kick, as Tenten backflipped away.

"And your opponent will do what he can to keep you from getting an opening, so make sure you got them in a situation where you can strike where they're vulnerable." the girl continued, as Naruto nodded.

As the other two watched, Samui spoke, "One more match, Kisa. Then he'll have succeeded."

"I know," Kisa nodded, "He's been like this ever since he defeated Bee."

"Are you worried?" Samui inquired.

"I'd be lying if I said no," Kisa admitted, "Are you?"

Samui looked down and sighed, "I am. Ever since I met Naruto and get to know him, I've never met someone as dedicated and determined as he is. He's a wonder that brother of yours."

"I know."

"But I worry what will happen to him if Kami defeats him," Samui continued, "Will he go into a depression state like he did after his first defeat at the hands of Bee, and will never get over it? Man thinking too much on this is making my brain cold."

"Don't worry, Samui," Kisa spoke up, "We need to show Naruto we believe in him. And that no matter what he'll always be a winner to us."

Samui was taken aback by her words, but smiled, "You're right." they turned back to continue watching Naruto and Tenten spar. The busty blonde thought, 'Naruto, you have our support all the way.'

That night in an old warehouse, the tailed beasts were standing before Asura. The leader of the team spoke up, "My teammates and friends, for a long time now we've been a mere nine, but hopefully soon we may once again be a perfect ten. My match with Naruto will determine if he is exactly what I saw in him the first time we watched him fight."

"I for one think he'll be more than ready to fave you." Gaara spoke up.

"I do too." Fu agreed.

"He's surprised each one of us constantly." Roushi added.

"And I have the feeling he'll surprise us once again." Han put in.

Asura nodded, "I hope so too. Now it's time I issue the challenge," he pulled out his cellphone and texted his challenge to Naruto, "Challenge has been sent."

"How long will it take him to respond?" Yugito wondered.

"Probably sooner than we think." Utakata yawned.

Asura's phone beeped and he checked the message and smiled, "Challenge accepted."

Yagura looked to Utakata with a smile, "Good call."

About three days later one afternoon, Naruto was walking up to the abandoned warehouse where the Tailed Beasts had their meeting. Behind him was Kisa, her entourage, Tenten, Sasuke, Samui, Omoi, Karui, and all their friends from Konoha High.

"Is this the place?" Shikamaru asked.

"Uh-huh." Naruto confirmed.

"How do you feel, Naruto?" Hinata wondered.

Naruto smirked, "I'm trembling with excitement."

"No need to be in denial." Kiba spoke up.

"Kiba's right. It's not good for you." Chiyo said.

Naruto looked back at them, "I'm not in denial. I'm serious psyched to be this close to victory."

"Don't get ahead of yourself, Naruto." Avaron warned him.

"She's right. The match hasn't even begun yet." Shino added.

"I know. But still, I need to believe in myself. Just I need all of you to believe in me."

"Well, I believe in you, Naruto." Lee gave him a thumb's up.

"So do I." Chouji agreed.

"Me too." Jugo nodded.

The others smiled and nodded in confirmation. Naruto smiled, "Thanks, guys," he looked at the warehouse, "Let's go." they proceeded onto the building.

When they reached the entrance, Naruto was about to open the door, until Hiromi spoke up, "Naruto. Be hospitable and knock first."

Naruto gave her a deadpan look, "Seriously?"

"Well, it's better than being rude."

Naruto rolled his eyes, and knocked on the door. The door slid opened, and a single guy spoke, "Are you Naruto Namikaze?"

"I am."

"And the rest of them?"

"They're with me."

"Then come in." he opened the door all the way permitting them entry.

As they entered, they saw an audience on both sides looking excited to see the match. Naruto and his friends looked around seeing who was present. Naruto noticed among the gathered fighters in the crowd included Kabuto Yakushi accompanied by Zaku, Kin, and Dosu, Shizuka the Amazoness fighter, Hotaru; Utakata's girl, Gaara's sibs Kankuro and Temari, and many more.

"So much for a simple silent match." Sakura said.

"It's what, Asura wanted." Gaara answered, as he approached with his fellow teammates minus Kami.

Yugito spoke up, "You honestly didn't expect there not to be a huge crowd for your match?"

"Well, I could dream." Naruto shrugged.

Bee spoke up, "Yall best take a seat, it's time for Naruto and Asura to meet."

Everyone nodded, and began going to join the crowd, until Tenten and Samui came up to Naruto and each gave him a kiss.

"Good luck, Naruto." Tenten began.

"We're here with you." Samui finished.

Naruto smiled, "Thanks girls. I'm ready for this." So the two girls went to join the others, as Naruto stepped onto the arena in between the crowds.

A light shined down on Asura as he approached the ring, and spoke, "Naruto. Many months ago I had issued the challenge for you to fight us of the Tailed beasts. And here you stand today having defeated all but me. With every victory you've learned something, same as any lost has given you knowledge. Now it's time you and I face each other. This match alone will determine your very reputation as a street fighter. Are you still willing to take the chance?"

Naruto answered with a firm demeanor, "You bet I am."

Asura smirked, and walked onto the field, "Then let's have us a match to remember."

"Took the words right out of my mouth." Naruto returned the smirk.

As they stood on opposite ends, the one who let Naruto in stood in the center, "This match will be between Asura aka Kami against challenger Naruto Namikaze. There will be no time limit, and the winner will be decided by who is able to hold out longest. With all said, let the match begin!" he stepped off the arena, as a bell rang.

When it rung, Naruto and Asura went charging at each other. Upon reaching close contact, Naruto started delivering an assortment of punches and kicks at Asura, who was blocking.

"My, you're certainly not holding back here." Asura said feeling impressed.

"Against an opponent like you, I need to bring my A game. And I'm certainly not about to let you throw me into a wall like before!" he answered, before managing to land a blow to Asura's gut.

Asura grunted, but shook it off and delivered a spin kick to Naruto. The blonde rolled across the arena but got up, and took off at Asura for another round.

As the two fought, Naruto's friends could hear various of the fans placing bets. Kisa scowled as she heard a lot of them were placing their bets on Asura over her brother, "Some of these people have no faith in Naruto."

"Can you blame them?" Sasuke asked, "Kami is the top fighter here, so you can imagine they're confident he won't lose."

"Point." Kisa agreed.

As Naruto and Asura fought, the leader spoke, "Your skills really have gotten better, Naruto," he looked serious, "But now I think it's time we really make this interesting." Asura dodged a punch from Naruto, did a sweep kick causing Naruto to slip, and grabbed the boys leg to swing him around before releasing him.

Naruto once again rolled across the arena. He groaned before looking up seeing Asura about to drop kick him.

"Whoa!" Naruto rolled to the side, with Asura missing his target, "That was close."

Asura looked back at Naruto, "Defense won't save you forever, Naruto!" he once again attacked Naruto who finally got back to his feet.

Asura was delivering a round of attacks at Naruto, while he did what he could to block his opponent. As Naruto blocked he thought, 'Oh, man. He's even harder than I thought. I'm gonna really need to find a way to turn this match around.' he was cut off as Asura got around his defense and nail him from behind.

Naruto groaned as he got hit in the back hard, and Asura grabbed him and proceeded to pin him to the ground putting all his weight in it.

Naruto struggled to get Asura off, but the leader wasn't budging, "Give up yet, Naruto?"

"No way! You can squash me flat, but I'm not surrendering!"

"Makes no difference to me. I could pin you all day. Even though I prefer not too, since I don't wanna waste this day away doing just a match."

Naruto growled as he struggled to get Asura off, 'Jeez, this guy weighs a ton! But if I don't get him off of me, I'll lose the match. And I can't have that!'

The spectators watched, as those who put their bets on Asura were smirking in satisfaction, while those rooting for Naruto were looking worried.

'Naruto.' Kisa thought.

'Come on, man.' Sasuke thought.

"Get up Naruto!" Tenten shouted.

"Get up!" Samui cried.

Hearing their cries, all of Naruto's supporters started calling out to him to get back on his feet. Even members of the the tailed beasts like Gaara, Fu, and Bee were cheering him on much to the shock of their fellow teammates.

Naruto hearing their words of encouragement started to fuel his fighting spirit, 'They're right. I have to get up. They believe in me, and I'm not letting them down!' he put all his strength into throwing Asura off him.

When Asura landed on the arena, he saw Naruto get up looking ready once again, "Hm, still want another helping?"

"You bet I do, with a side of fries!"

The two engaged in combat, as Naruto fought hard and saw an opening and kneed Asura in the gut, "UGH! What the hell?!"

Naruto answered, "Fighting dirty was a trick Gaara taught me. Though it's regarded as dishonorable, sometimes it pays to fight a little dirty once in awhile." Gaara smiled seeing how their match also taught him something.

"Clever, but dirty tricks will not win you this match alone." Asura said, as he threw some punches at Naruto, who dodged.

"Yugito taught me about following a rhythm pattern, and right now your rhythm is looking predictable." Naruto continued, as he landed another blow against Asura with a kick, causing the champ to lose a bit of balance. Yugito smiled recalling her match with Naruto.

Asura and Naruto started exchanging punches, and when Naruto was about to throw a punch at Asura's shoulder, he actually faked him out and punched him in the chest, "When I fought Yagura, I learned about faking your opponent out, and when their defense is down, you strike hard." Yagura smiled recalling that lesson.

Asura fought and grabbed Naruto from behind and started to squeeze him into giving him. Roushi knew what was following, and Naruto relaxed and suddenly slipped out of Asura's grip.

"What?!"

Naruto after escaping nailed Asura with a punch, "In my fight with Roushi, when an opponent has you in a bind, your best chance is to relax and loosen up."

"Clever, the fights with my team has taught you well." Asura said, still filled with fighting spirit.

"And there's still more." Naruto answered, as his friends were cheering him on.

"Come on, Naruto!" Ayako called.

"Bring in a win!" Akira cheered.

"That's the way!" Kisa cried.

Naruto then closed his eyes, much to everyone's confusion. Asura not sure his game, but proceeded to attack, while Naruto started dodging and blocking, "How can you predict my moves without seeing?"

Naruto answered, while his eyes remain shut, "While fighting Han I had to rely on my other senses outside my sight. And now I can sense when you're coming at me."

Naruto opened his eyes and caught Asura's fist, before throwing him aside. Asura remained on his toes and the two resumed their match.

As Naruto continued to block Asura's attacks and vice versa, the blonde got close enough to Asura, and using his bare strength was able to judo flip Asura onto the ground. The crowd groaned, as Naruto explained, "Fighting Utakata was a challenge, so I waited until he got close to me so I could take the fight to him."

Asura rolled to the side and descended upon his feet, "This has to be the most fun I've had in a fight."

"Me too." Naruto agreed, "And let me show you my will to win this fight is stronger than anything." he unleashed his strength upon Asura, while Fu watched and thought to herself.

'His will is truly stronger than any of ours.'

As Naruto and Asura grappled, the boy spoke, "Next to Bee, you're the real strongest fighter I've fought. I may have lost my first match to him, but against you, I'm not about to fail!" he broke the grapple.

Naruto screamed to express his will to keep fighting, while Asura looked at Naruto and could practically see a fox like aura surrounding him.

'Naruto's will is stronger than I anticipated. Perhaps this match is ready to close.' Asura was about to attack, as Naruto charged in for the final blow.

Everyone was on edge as the two were about to finish this match. When the two fighters were about to collide, Narut put all his strength into one shot and slugged Asura in the stomach sending him flying off the arena and onto the floor looking worn out.

This move struck shock into the eyes of everyone gathered. They leaned in to try and see if Kami was ok. Asura lifted his head up and groaned, "Naruto. That was a move worthy of me. For the first in a long time, I've had a perfect challenge.' he let his head drop.

Everyone gasped upon seeing this, as the ref snapped out of his stupor and announced, "The match is over. The winner is Naruto Namikaze!"

There was silence among the crowds, until Naruto's friends burst into applause followed by the rest of his supporters. Everyone who had been rooting for Asura grumbled having lost good money in their little bet.

Naruto friends ran onto the arena and started congratulating Naruto, as the tailed beasts helped Asura up and brought him over.

"Are you ok?" Naruto asked.

"Never better. Congratulations, Naruto. You made me proud." Asura smiled with pride.

"Coming from you, that means the world." Naruto smiled back.

Suddenly they heard a single mock clap, and approaching from the crowd was Nightmare, "Well done, Naruto. You skillfully managed to take down the Tailed Beasts leader.

"Nightmare?!" Naruto gasped.

"Why're you here?" Kisa demanded.

"How'd she even get in past us?" Yugito wondered.

"I just dropped by to pay my respects on the victor. And to top it off I brought a guest who really had to see this." Nightmare said, as she stepped aside, and approaching was a man slightly older than Asura.

He had long brown hair cut short on top, with two locks wrapped in bandages framing either side of his face. His attire included black dress shoes, gray pants, a black shirt, and over it was a blue vest.

Asura looked in horror and who showed up, "No. It can't be."

The figure looked over and smirked, "Hello, brother."

"Indra." Asura gasped, as Naruto and the others looked at the known named Indra in shock.

(and there's the chapter. Naruto has defeated Kami in battle, but with a surprise twist, Nightmare and Asura's older brother have arrived. What will happen now? Tune in next time.)