Yo! First thing first, sorry for the wait. With school starting back up I will be busier than usual. Meaning; updates will take longer before. It should only take about 2 weeks for a chapter to be uploaded. There are times when I will update in a single week.
We are now beginning the 3rd round of the chunin exams. I had thoughts about Naruto learning the rasengan but decided against it. The chunin exams will be very different from cannon. Firstly, Sakura and Dosu will partake in the 3rd round. With Sakura making it past the 2nd round she will need someone to fight in order to balance it out. The 3rd round will carry out to the finals. The attack on Konoha will still be a thing. I also kept Rasa alive to give Nohime a role and for Temari's benefits. Gaara will still become Kazekage like in canon. Pretty much when the attack begins nothing change, such as Hiruzen's death.
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9 genin stood in the middle of the stadium. The convivial feeling of everyone waiting for the final round to start. Merchants, daimyo, kages, or simply civilians watched eagerly. It's been a month since the end of the 2nd round. A month to train and learn anything in hopes of winning the chunin exams.
"Unfortunately due (cough) to circumstances Hayate couldn't make it. (cough) I will be your Procter, Genma Shiranui. The rules will be the same as from the prelims. In order to advance to the next round, your opponent must give in or be unable to continue fighting. Of course, I do reserve the right to step in and stop the fight when he felt that there was a clear winner. Now, can everyone head up except Neji Hyuga and Naruto Uzumaki." Genma said.
"Good luck Naruto-kun. Make sure to not lose so I can beat your ass!" Sakura jokingly said, waving before leaving.
Naruto nodded firmly, grinning slightly at her words. Turning around to see nobody but Neji and Genma. He looked up the hokage stand to see Hiruzen and the Kazekage patiently waiting for the match to start.
"Ah, a Hyuga! It's been quite a while since I saw a Hyuga show their strength. I almost feel bad for the blonde boy." The Kazekakure said.
"Yes, we are in quite a show. But I believe the boy can hold himself against the Hyuga." Hiruzen said, grinding slightly. 'Go on Naruto-kun! Show them why the Uzumaki's were so feared!'
"Begin!"
"Give up."
Naruto looked at Neji in confusion.
"Fate has decided for me to win this match. Save us both the time and surrender." Neji said.
"Fate is something you shouldn't hold onto. I will show you why." Naruto countered, unsealing his weapon.
Neji stared intently at Naruto's new weapon. "Nothing you do will change fate," Neji said, veins appeared around his eyes.
Naruto sent chakra to his eyes, replacing them with dark red eyes. "Let's begin!" He said, three red chakra currents coming out from his left eye. The red chakra swirled around his eye, only reaching a couple of inches outwards.
Instantly, the chain connected to his blade shot forward with extreme speed. Neji's eyes widened slightly in awe, barely dodging the chain that would make a hole in his head.
'Interesting, he is able to combine his wind element chakra with his weapon.' Neji thought, 'No matter, he will fall soon.'
(Up in the stands)
"Wow! I didn't even notice Naruto move his hand!" Ino shouted in shock.
Sakura watched the fight between the prodigy Hyuga and her blonde teammate. She is quite worried about Naruto. 'Of course, I believe he could win! Although, Neji might just kill him. Hell! He almost killed his own cousin without a second thought. But Naruto-kun is strong!' Sakura thought, cheering Naruto on.
(Back with the fight)
Naruto dodged under Neji's fist, his eyes working overtime. Most would say that fighting against a Hyuga with taijutsu would be suicidal. While it was true, even in this fight. He needed to be close to the prodigy. With the help of his eyes and constant training gave him the ability to dodge Neji's palm strikes.
Taking notice of his opponent's expression changing, slightly getting mad at the fact that he could dodge his attacks. 'Fuck with his emotions and his strikes will be easier to dodge.' Naruto thought.
"Well come on then, hit me for once." He said, jumping over a sweep from the Hyuga. Neji's eyes glared harsher than before. Naruto's words impacting Neji.
"Let's take it up a notch!"
Rolling over Neji's overstretched arm, appearing behind him. A sphere of wind started to form in his unoccupied palm. 'If Pervy-sage didn't lie to me then he shouldn't be able to see me.' He thought, launching forward.
Neji's eyes widened at Naruto's speed to appear behind him. 'What!? How does he know of the Bakugan's weakness?' He thought in shock, taking notice of the chakra being concentrated to one point. Leaning to the right to see Naruto's attack barely misses him by a centimeter. Neji's lips curving upwards into a smirk, his palm hitting Naruto's elbow. The sound of a broken bone being bent and snapped in half was heard.
Naruto gasped in pain, jumping away to a safe distance. He looked down at his left arm, noticing the damage Neji made.
'Hey, Furball! How long before my arm is healed?'
He heard a growl inside his head, "Don't call me that! At most two minutes before it's good as new."
"Are you able to continue?" Genma said, inspecting the injury.
"Yes!" Cringing at his bone being moved back in place.
He sidestepped Neji's palm, not wanting to get hit again. 30 shadow clones suddenly appeared next to Naruto.
"Distract him."
Each clone nodded at their owner's words. Running straight towards Neji. A poof of smoke would appear every time a clone was destroyed in an attempt to slow down Neji. With each clone being destroyed, he was able to gather more information about his opponent's style of attack.
"Give me wind!"
A clone popped in existence, nodding at the command. In sync, both Naruto's started to perform hand seals. A large fireball was released from the original's mouth. Moments later the fireball was powered up, making it tenfold stronger. Neji watched as the fireball came nearer. The distance between him and the attack was too close.
'I have no choice.' He thought.
"Kaiten!"
A sphere made entirely out of chakra surrounded Neji's body. Spinning at extreme speeds with the help of his body. The fireball struck the sphere of chakra, battling for dominance. Seconds later the fireball was repelled off the sphere, impacting against the wall, making a hole.
Suddenly a mist started to form. Covering the view from the spectators, causing many to try to see inside.
"That was a jutsu invented by the main house. Only they can learn it, yet, I was able to observe it from a distance. Finally, I'm able to use that very same attack. A useful technique that isn't taught to the branch house because we are 'lesser' than them." Neji spoke out.
"Then try to make your family come together again. Instead of trying to kill your cousin in anger, help her." Naruto said.
"The branch family's only purpose is to serve and protect the main family. You see, my father had a twin. But because my father was born minutes later, he was deemed to serve the branch house. One night, Hinata was getting kidnapped from a Kumo ninja. Father struck down the kidnapper. Kumo denied everything but instead wanted the killer of their ninja. If not given then another war would have started. My father was to take his place! To be killed by Kumo ninja. The branch family lives to serve! Our fate is decided by a simple seal implanted on our forehead." Neji said, taking off his headband to show a seal of some sort.
Due to the mist, Naruto couldn't see the seal. But because of his eyes, he sensed the seal on Neji's forehead.
Nauto chose to stay silent. Not knowing what to say next. 'He bears so much hatred for the main family. That seal forces him to believe that fate already chose how he will die.' Naruto thought.
"It doesn't matter now. For I will win this match because fate decided it." Neji said, striking at Naruto.
He back dodged the attack, slashing at his attacker. The swing caused a breakthrough in the mist. Neji's body exposed only for a second before disappearing back in the mist. Three more chakra networks appeared in the mist.
"Don't think this trick will work again!" Neji shouted, charging towards the real Naruto.
He successfully hit Naruto in the stomach. His chakra system was completely corrupted by the attack. The mist started to disperse. Showing Naruto on the ground unconscious.
The crowd was confused about what happened inside the mist.
"Procter! End the mat- "
The ground in front of Neji broke open. Another Naruto appeared, uppercutting Neji.
'Crap I missed!' The clone thought as a sphere of chakra killed him.
The real Naruto on the ground stood up. Running over to the sphere. Watching as Neji's attack ran in a counter clock rise. He pushed chakra to his legs before running with the sphere. Gaining enough speed before running into the attack. He saw Neji's eyes widened in shock; his body still rotating.
Naruto reached into his bag, pulling out a seal before throwing it towards Neji. Instantly covering his eyes as a stunningly loud sound was heard. A scream of pain reached his ears.
He opened his eyes to see Neji's covering his eyes. Blood sweeping through his fingers. Falling down to the ground and continuing to shout in pain.
A shift kick to the end ended those screams. A motionless Hyuga body laid on the ground with Naruto standing over him.
Genma teleported next to him, looking at the unmoving body.
"Winner! Naruto Uzumaki! (cough)"
Silence engulfed the stadium. The demon boy managed to defeat the prodigy Hyuga? No one knew how to act. Suddenly clapping was heard from somewhere. Naruto's ears tracked the noise and found out who it was.
Haku, Sakura, Tenten, and Lee were clapping for him. He saw NÅhime and Zabuza grinning at him. Soon enough the rest of Konoha 11 also joined in. Slowly but surely shouts of congratulation were being said towards him. The entire stadium was clapping for him on behalf of putting a good show for them.
But he didn't like that.
Almost everyone here put him down somehow when he was younger. So why were they doing this now? Yes, Jiji-san did tell him that he needed to earn respect from the village. 'I don't need their respect!' He said in anger, disappearing from the stadium.
Haku's smile fell down at the reaction of Naruto receiving so much attention. She knew just how mistreated he was until he learned how to protect himself. Naruto would never accept such a thing now. After everything they put him through, this was the least he wanted.
"Go."
She turned to her left to see Zabuza looking at her.
"Go make sure he doesn't do anything stupid."
That was all she needed before disappearing in a cluster of snowflakes.
"Can Sasuke Uchiha and Gaara Sabaku come down!" Genma shouted.
The sand in the middle of the stadium started to move. Completely covering a certain area before vanishing. There stood Gaara with a menacing look to his eyes. Arms folded under his chest, waiting for his opponent.
Many seconds later and still no sign of Sasuke. The crowd looked around confused about what was going to happen. An anbu appeared next to Genma, whispering towards him.
"Gaara Sabaku (cough) wins by default! - "
Genma became slightly annoyed at the boos and trash being thrown towards him.
"Due to popular (cough) demand, Sasuke will not be (cough) disqualified!" Genma said, disappointment in his eyes.
Suddenly the crowd had a different reaction to his words. No more were the boos but instead cheerful ones.
"I'm sorry Gaara, but your (cough) match will be postponed," Genma said.
"Mother could wait," Gaara said before leaving.
"Can Shino Abrume and Kankuro Sabaku come down!"
"Procter! I forfeit!" Kankuro surprisedly said.
"Winner by default! Shino (cough) Aburame!"
"What a shame." He said, disappearing in a cluster of bugs.
"Anyway. Can (cough) Temari Sabaku and Shikamaru (cough) Nara come down." Genma's voice was heard throughout the various conversations.
"What a drag!" Shikamaru said, looking over the railing, an irritated look on his face.
"Come on Shika! Go kick her ass!" Ino encouraged and Choji nodded in agreement.
"This is too much work, I might just- " Shikarmaru's eyes widened in shock, the ground coming closer as gravity worked against him. He pummeled into the ground, dust rising where he impacted.
"Troublesome." He said, looking up to see Ino looking down at him with a glare and Choji with a worried expression.
Looking towards his opponent his lips curving down even more. "And to top it off it's a girl."
"What? You scared to hit a girl?" Temari jokes, placing her hands on her hip.
Genma looked between the computers with a bored expression, "Ready? Begin!"
Both Temari and Shikamaru were excellent strategists, but Shikamaru was better. Although it appeared throughout the match that Shikamaru was using pointless attacks, he was actually five steps ahead, and managed to skilfully manipulate Temari into a position where he could attack from behind, using the tunnel which Naruto had dug during his match with Neji to stealthily extend his Shadow Imitation Technique. This took control over Temari's body, and forced her to imitate every one of Shikamaru's movements. Although Shikamaru could have won, he quit instead, saying that he was too low on chakra.
"Winner! (cough) Temari Sabaku!"
(With Naruto)
He was in a very bad mood. While he would try to hold his emotions from being known this time was different. He was livid! 'How dare they applaud! Now?! When I become their scapegoat. I was a punching bag to release their emotions for something I didn't do! Naruto mentally shouted, punching the tree next to him. A large piece of the tree was blasted because of his punch, pieces flying everywhere.
"Naruto-kun."
Haku managed to catch the brief anger in Naruto's eyes before they were hidden. Taking notice of the destroyed tree next to him.
"Are you okay?" She asked, worriedness laced in her voice.
"I'm fine. Just let my emotions get the better of me." He said, brushing his clothes.
She stared at him, noticing the uncaring tone in his voice. She didn't believe his words, 'Naruto-kun doesn't get riled up unless there is a deeper meaning.'
"You should know that you can't keep things hidden from me. I can read you like a book. So, what's wrong." She asked, her eyes softening at Naruto's sigh.
"Why are they being so positive about me?! No, I don't want them to continue to hate me but damn it! Why now! They hated me for becoming a ninja. For simply breathing the same air they did! I don't need their approval, I never did." He said, his hands gripping his pants. "When this is all over, they will hate me to no end!"
Haku listened intently to Naruto's words. Understanding why he was so frustrated about what happened earlier. "The people of Konoha can be very blind. They obviously see success or good doings over emotions and feelings. They are naive about the problem. It shows great character on you to advance in your life even though they were against you. They wish death upon you but yet here you are; going into the quarter-finals. You defeated the Hyuga prodigy that was deemed to win the match. You managed to change that and defeat him. Don't pay their shouts any attention, rather, focus on us watching you and being proud of you." She said in a motherly tone, expressing what she thought.
Naruto's lips slightly curved upwards, feeling better than before.
Haku widened her eyes before smiling. Two arms wrapped tightly around her waist. Her cheeks heating up from the unexpected interactions from the two.
"Thank you." She managed to hear, her head laid softly against his chest since he was almost a head taller than her.
Returning the hug and staying together in an embrace, enjoying the silent company.
"(Cough) (cough) Am I interrupting something?" A stern voice rang out.
They instantly let go of each other. Their cheeks become red.
"Zabuza!" Haku shouted, looking down in embarrassment.
"Kid, Sakura's match is about to start. I just wanted to check if you were going to make it." Zabuza said in a serious tone, looking between the two.
"R-Right!" Naruto said, running off to the stadium.
Zabuza glared at Naruto's back then brought his eyes back to Haku.
"We were having a moment!" Haku defended herself.
"If you like the kid then just tell him already!" Zabuza jokes, causing Haku to blush further.
"T-That's not t-true!" Haku shouted, running after Naruto. Clearly embarrassed by Zabuza's statement.
"Winner! Temari Sabaku!"
A series of shouts and clapping was heard throughout the stadium. After such a great show they deserved it after all.
"What a promising daughter you have Kazekage-dono!" Hiurzen said, amazed by the level of intelligence between the two genins.
"Yes, she holds great potential. But so does your genin." Rasa complimented.
Hiruzen felt goosebumps going down his spine. Dark energy was being directed towards him from somewhere. Redirecting his eyes to one of Rasa's bodyguards. The God of Shinobi noticed the man's slit eyes, staring right back at him.
'Orochimaru.' He thought, his eyes hardening.
(Back to the fights)
Sakura stared down her opponent. It was the very same person from the Forest of Death. She knew how his power operated. Dosu's battle style revolved around his ability to manipulate sound. He had a very keen awareness and understanding of sound-waves.
"Ready? Begin!"
Sakura stood on guard, analyzing her competitor. He stood there, back hunched and his head leaning to the side. No emotions except curiosity in his eyes.
'Creepy.' She commented.
She reached into her pouch and pulled out a kunai. Throwing it right towards Dosu. He raised his right arm, ready to block the kunai.
'Genjutsu!' He said, watching the kunai fade into nothingness. Instantly forming the required hand seal to dispel the genjutsu cast on him. Looking around for his prey but seeing anyone. His ears perked, hearing the very soft footsteps to his left. Leaning backward as a fist coming inches from his face. A wide- eyed Sakura came to his view, surprised that she was heard.
Sending a kick upwards but she pushed off of it. Now in the air, performing hand seals. A large fireball came out of her mouth. Dosu dodged to the side, sending a sound wave towards Sakura.
She clutched her head in pain, the sound waves attacking her inner ear. He continued his attack and walked closer to the pink-haired girl.
"Give up or I will increase the power to a point that your eardrums will be crus- "
He jumped to a safe distance, grabbing onto his right shoulder. A kunai was embedded deep in his flesh, scratching against the collar bone.
'How?' Dosu thought, ignoring the pain in his shoulder. He watched as the wind pushed back Sakura's hair thus showing earplugs inside her ears. Suddenly a hissing sound was heard, frantically looking around only to find it underneath him.
"Crap!"
An explosive rocked through the stadium, shaking the walls. Black smoke rose from Dosu's last position.
'Cha! I planted that explosive seal before the match even started!' Sakura beamed.
Her self-praise was stopped short as Dosu sprinted through the black cloud. His bandages on his face were burnt, showing burns. His legs were also burned slightly.
A massive wave blast came out of Dosu's gauntlet. Completely destroying the ground to reach Sakura. She dodged every attack sent her way, coming closer after each jutsu.
'It seems like taijutsu isn't his strong suit. Trying to keep me away from his safe zone can prove that. Although he has the sound waves that won't work anymore. Genjutsu and taijutsu should work against him unless I get hit." Sakura concluded, appearing in front of Dosu.
They broke into a taijutsu fight. With Dosu trying desperately to escape but couldn't due to Sakura's constant pressure. She took out two kunais and twirled until gripping them. She tried to slash at his arms but that was a hard task. He tried to sweep her legs but she jumped over them. Her eyes widened at the sound of chakra being gathered to Dose's gauntlet.
"I win."
Another powerful blasted from his arm. Causing the air to ripple.
'I see you are still alive." Dosu stated, watching Sakura gather back her breathing.
'That was too close.' Sakura said, gripping her arm. She was able to replace herself with a log but not quick enough. The jutsu managed to scarp her in the arm. Blood falling from her ripped skin.
Sending a shower of kunai and shuriken towards him. The tools soon multiplied into 200. They were quickly countered by a regular blast from Dosu.
"That won't work on me!" Dosu shouted, jumping into the air and sending a strong blast towards the ground. A poof of smoke showed that a shadow clone tried to sneak on him.
'Good, he is in the air.' Sakura smirked, firing a fireball at Dosu. He aimed his arm behind him. With the force of the blast, he was able to redirect himself while in mid-air. With the speed he was heading at Sakura there was no way he could redirect himself.
Sakura watched as Dosu zoomed right at her. An idea came to her idea but it was quite risky. Both of her hands were covered in chakra into a small, sharp blade.
She readied herself, awaiting for Dosu's body to impact against her.
Boom!
Dosu last-second shot one more time before colliding with Sakura. Thus, stopping himself before reaching her. He hit right on target, dust raising which blocked his view. Soon enough the dust resided to show a dead Sakura. A massive hole in her chest, a missing arm and leg, blood covering her body, and other injuries.
The only injuries he received from that clash was a broken shoulder.
Genma appeared next to Sakura, giving her a sad look. "Winner! Dosu Kinu- "
The ground beneath Dosu broke upon. Two hands came and quickly gripped onto his ankles. His muscle tissues and tendon were sliced by the Chakra Scalpel, rendering him useless.
"What?! How?" He shouted in shock, looking at Sakura who was supposed to be dead.
"Genjutsu since our last taijutsu battle," Sakura answered, quickly grabbing his right bicep before he could do anything.
"Procter I won!" She said with pride, blood dripping down from her lips.
"Winner! Sakura Haruno!" Genma announced.
Loud shouts were heard at Genma's announcement. While they were quite worried about Sakura's state only for it to be genjutsu in the end. They applauded even louder, making Sakura's pride skyrocket.
"Cha!" She yelled, raising her fist in the air.
And done! Fighting scenes aren't really my strength so I'm sorry. Now, discussing stuff that needs to be addressed. Updates will no be longer than before. They will now be 2 weeks (from 1 week). The reason is, because of school. Researching on Dosu brought me the information I didn't know. Dosu was supposed to fight Shikarmaru but obviously that didn't happen. I'm not going to change it since I already wrote the scene of Dosu vs Sakura. To be honest, I sorta got writer block halfway through which is why it lacks creativity. The next fights will be Sasuke vs Gaara, Sakura vs Shino, and Naruto vs Temari. I thought about doing a 1v1v1 in the finals but went against that. Until later, stay safe!
All these coughing inputs got me annoyed.