A/N-1: Menma is two years older than his sister, making him Eighteen. Thank you to every for their support and let's continue on.
Flashback
Biju or Transformed Jinchuriki
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CHIV
Naruko flinches as a rumble of thunder echoes from the rainstorm outside, "What a boring day" she muses. Mito was on another sofa with kali in her lap and yugito curled up in a chair, "No kidding I hate the rain" yugito comments.
"Rain bad" kali chimes in and mito rubs her fur.
"I love the rain.. I guess it's because of my Water Affinity" mito says. Yugito scoffs with a smile, "Konan too.. She loves dancing in the rain and snow.. Brrr" she states. Another flash of lightning and subsequent rumble of thunder erupts, "Where is Sochi" kushina says, coming in with a tray of snacks.
"Yeah.. Where is Menma-nii" naruko says but yugito jerks.
"Oh No" yugito shouts. The three Namikaze stare at yugito but kushina gasps, "Yugito-chan.. Tell he doesn't still do That!" she asks. Yugito sighs and slowly nods, "Yep but it's calmed down a lot but he still does It" she replies.
"What is this It and why does Menma-nii do it" naruko asks. Kushina rubs her forehead with a nostalgic look, "Well Sochi loves lightning because of his high Affinity and according to a letter I got from Shishio-kun.. He has actively tried training during a lightning storm" she explains.
"IS HE CRAZY?!" naruko shouts. Konan enters the living room at naruko's shout, "He pushing his Raiton to the maximum" she comments.
"Come on we'll find him before he fries himself" kushina says and the twins follow. Konan sighs wearily and plops on the sofa, "Are you going Yugi-chan" she asks as both yugito and kali shake their heads.
"No way" yugito says. Kushina and the twins reach Training ground 33 and found a tent, under the tent were anko, kurotsuchi and shizune. The three namikaze enter as anko was seated with a plate of dango, "About time.. It's getting Good" anko says. Kushina look out to the field and saw menma doing battle with what looked like a Kage Bunshin, "Shizune why are you here" she asks.
"Medical treatment" shizune replies.
[Music: Mindslip - Broken Picture Frames]
Menma and his clone were locked in a test to strength as lightning arcs from their bodies. Menma-2 rears for a headbutt but menma counters with his own into a series of vicious headbutts. Mito and naruko wince with each blow as does kushina, "Why is Nii-nii doing this to himself?!" mito thought. Menma and menma-2 arc wildly to break their stalemate but the clone breaks free for a high kick but mitsuomi blocks with his right forearm. Menma pushes forward but menma-2 ducks under his left hook, slams his hands to slam a donkey kick to menma's chest but menma avoids it and drills a knee into his counterpart. The clone crashes into the wet ground but has the wherewithal to kick out menma's legs with a sweep. Menma braces on his hands and pushes himself over menma-2's roundhouse sweep and narrowly dodges a right from menma-2, into a backflip but comes down with a double sledge. Menma goes for a kick but menma-2 grabs his boot and slams menma into ground. Menma-2 leaps and comes down for a boot to the face but menma rolls out the way and flips up but takes a running knee to the face.
"Oh That's gotta hurt" kurotsuchi crows. Menma slowly got to his feet with a shake of his head and blowing some blood from his nose. Menma-2 shot forward as his body to sway in an odd infinity motion with his hands in a peekaboo stance. Menma closes the gap as menma-2 comes up for a punch, blowing rain back as each mirror the other. Mito and kushina wince as a few punches connect on mitsuomi's head, "Menma-nii?!" naruko shouts and both see menma going down.
"Look" anko says, points as menma-2 was also going down. Menma catches himself as does mitsuomi-2 but the original cocks his left, "Raiton: Senkou" he thought, drilling a left straight into menma-2 and dispelling him.
"What was That?!" naruko shouts.
"That was the Senkou.. A punch you'll feel from the tips of your toes to crown of your head" kurotsuchi explains. Two more menma clones join the fray with one holding the white trick and the other with the black joker. Menma slicks back with his wet with one hand and beckons with other. Menma-3 shoots forward with a running Battojutsu, while menma-4 appears on menma's upper right with his sword baring down. Menma flares his Shinsoku with a back jump to dodge and summons his Trick, "Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryu: Raiton Kuzuryusen" he shouts, thrusting his screeching sword. Kushina's purple orbs widen as both clone were felled by the nine lightning charged attacks, "He did it" she thought.
"Mom was That?!" naruko says and kushina nods.
"Oi what was that?!" anko asks, shocked. Kushina turns to her future daughter-in-law, "That is one the pinnacles of Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryu.. The Kuzuryusen.. Striking nine points on the body at once" she explains.
"He even added his Shiro-Kaminari to it as well" kushina thought and summons her sword. Kushina secures the sword to her waist and steps into the rainstorm, "Mom?!" her daughters question. Kushina gave off a serious aura as she methodically approaches her son, "Have you learned the final secret of Hiten-Mitsurugi Ryu" she asks, her eyes never leaving his form. Menma deactivates his Shinsoku and slicks his wet hair out of his face, "No.. Because I refuse to Kill my Mother to become Master of Hiten-Mitsurugi.. But I created something close called Shutensatsu.. It combines the speed of Shukuchi with the draw speed of Battojutsu" he states. Kushina's eyes widen and start to flicker, "Amazing.. It's like Grandfather again" she thought.[song ends]
*XxX*
"That's great Sochi" kushina states. Mother and son get out of the rain as shizune heals his injuries, "Geez.. You are crazy" anko comments. Menma snaps his finger to light his cigarette, "Well I'm your crazy" he says.
"Menma-nii.. How did you do that" naruko says and menma arches an eyebrow.
"Do what" menma says. Naruko snaps her fingers, "This with the flame" she says.
"Oh.. It's my Katon Affinity and these gloves are special" menma says and points to marron fingers, "It's a special chakra conducting cloth" he adds.
"Why don't we get out this rain" kushina suggests and everyone nods.
"I'll go see Tsunade-sama" shizune says, as everyone heads off.
"Nii-nii.. I've been meaning to ask.. Raiga called you White-Storm" mito asks, as they reach the estate. Kushina ushers her children to the living room as anko laughs, "Mito your brother is an A-class threat in the Bingo book.. Along with his Girlfriends" she says and produces a Bingo Book. Mito opens the book and flips through, "Kiriyu The White-storm.. Also known as the Hero of Snow.. Ranked A with a bounty of 250,000 ryo.. Often seen in the Company of The Angel.. See page 101.. Proceed with caution and Wanted Alive by Otogakure and Kumogakure" mito read.
"Otogakure" naruko asks and menma scoffs.
"Up and coming village.. It's leader is a Total Pedo.. As for Kumo is because I defeated Orum the Bolt.. So to look tough.. They made an entry" menma explains.
"I'm in there too as Nekohime with his other Persona and Kuro.. Check page 222" yugito comments and mito turns to the page.
"Why two persona" mito asks, finding both entries.
"More than likely to keep people off his Tail.. Your Father has an Alias as well as Arashi Kazuma.. I do too as Akasha Gale" kushina states.
"Name.. Harlequin.. Ranked B.. Wanted by Kiri for Questioning with a Reward of 100,000 ryo" mito reads. Naruko glances to her brother as holds up a mask with a purple lightning bolt over the eye and a pink heart under the right, "Where did that come from" she asks.
"Muffin button" menma says. Everyone face-palms but kushina laughs, "You still do that too" she says and saw the confused looks, "Every since he was little.. Whenever he would have something from nowhere.. His reply was always that" she explains.
"Strange Aniki would do the same thing" konan notes and menma puffs his cheeks.
"You make it sound like.. There is something wrong with me" menma says.
"There is Something wrong with you.. Remember that time in Earth country.. You pissed off that Guy with the monkey" yugito shot and kurotsuchi nods.
"That monkey needed help.. He was dancing for peanuts and pleading for help" menma shouts.
"Or that time in Snow.. Koyuki-sama caught him with the Rabbit" konan says and clears her throat, "I shall him Cuddles.. I will love him and Pet him" she imitates. Kushina, anko and twins stare at menma as he was red face, "I was working through something" he says, quickly.
"Or That Fight in Peaches county over what was better.. Apple pie or Peach pie" kurotsuchi adds and menma huffs.
"You still love me Kali" menma whispers, holding the tiger. Kali licks his cheek, "Nii-san is Weird" she says and everyone laughs, as menma hung his head in defeat.
*A Week Later*
Menma and his sisters with konan, hinata and yugito were at team seven's training ground as the older brother oversaw his little sisters. Yugito was sparring with naruko as konan went through a few Jutsu with mito and hinata. Kali was perched on menma's head and swatting smoke from his cigarette, "You should work on my chakra.. You'll need it against that Tanuki" kyubi comments.
"Not necessarily.. It's his second round match.. He probably will lose control to unleash the sand rat in the stadium but then again he might sense Yugito and blow early" menma thought. Kyubi titters softly at mitsuomi's joke, "That's probably what the snake wants.. As for Matatabi's kitten.. She's good at suppressing her chakra.. Kushina's chains will work in our favor too but I say wreck the raccoon and spoil the Snake's day" kyubi says. Menma stifles his laugh with a drag on his cigarette, "Hai.. Hai" he thought. Footsteps caught menma's attention and he turns to the imposing kitsuchi kamizuru, "The Stone Destroyer.. I am honored" menma says.
"I wanted to meet the son of the Red-hot Habanero" kitsuchi states and looks at the twins.
"Are you not training.. You have Sasuke Uchiha first round" kitsuchi comments. Menma finishes his cigarette with a shrug of his shoulders, "Kind hard to with So many eyes on me" he says and kitsuchi arches an eyebrow.
"Those who worship at his feet.. Who'll drink his Piss or Eat his Shit if ordered" mitsuomi adds but kitsuchi says nothing. Menma then points near the tree-line and kitsuchi sees a patch of pink hair, "However I think.. I'll give 'em something" he muses, handing kali to konan as the tiger yawns. Menma starts bouncing on his toes from side to side, "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu" he says, showing off some fancy footwork. The clone held up his hands, "One-Two" he shouts and menma obliges with a furious one-two.
"Migi-Jab" the clone shouts. Menma presses with piston like right jabs as kitsuchi folds his arms but was in shock, "That much force and no Pull back" he thought.
"Hidari" the clone shout and menma crashes a heavy left, jerking the clone's hand back. The clone quickly recovers and activates the Iwa no Yoroi up as menma starts furious one-two combo, his speed picking up with each second.
"Menma-nii is so fast" naruko shouts. Mito was staring with wide eyes, "Amazing.. His speed is faster than someone half his size" she says.
"I'd say faster.. Your brother is peppering a Jutsu staple of Iwa.. He could shatter it with that amount of punishment" kitsuchi comments. Yugito lets a ghost of a smirk form, "You should see him with his weights off" she thought. Konan was having similar thoughts as kali was sleeping in her arms, "The lull of his punches always puts her to sleep" she muses. The clone backpedals with a shake of his arms, "Hammer" he shouts. Menma stops mid punch and cracks his neck, before pointing his right arm straight out and his left cocked at his side. Menma's Shinsoku starts to arc as he clenches his left fist, before it bursts with white lightning. The bandages rips away violently and kitsuchi's eyes widen seeing the horrific burns on said arm, "Kami" he utters. Menma lowers his stance as the Shiro-Kaminari surges more and blows the grass, "Raiton: Shiro Arashi" he utters. Sakura's eyes widen in horror, "I have to tell Sasuke-kun" she thought and runs off. Menma senses sakura run off and cancels his jutsu with a grin on his face.
"Why did you stop" kitsuchi asks and menma pops his joints.
"Our guest ran off to tell her Master" menma replies.
"You sensed her huh" konan asks, handing him kali. The little tiger snuggles him, "Yeah but it won't save him" menma said.
"Are you really gonna let that Banshee tell the Uchiha about your Hammer" yugito comments and naruko furrows her brow.
"Banshee" naruko questions.
"Sakura.. Nee-nee.. She was spying on Nii-nii" mito states and mitsuomi snorts.
"Again I'll say it won't save him.. Only someone with my level of Raiton could pull it off" menma comments.
"I wonder if even the Raikage could compete with the Real one with That" kyubi chimes in.
"Hey I'll catch up for lunch" menma says and flicks his eyes to kitsuchi. Konan slowly nods and ushers for everyone to follow her for lunch, once everyone was gone menma turns to kitsuchi.
"Where is my daughter" kitsuchi asks. Menma places his hand on kitsuchi's shoulder, "I'll take you to her" he says, as they vanish with a surge of lightning.
*XxX*
Menma and kitsuchi reappear on the minato's stone head, where kurotsuchi was waiting with her pink eyes on the village. Kurotsuchi slowly turns around as kitsuchi stood silently but she closes the gap and hugs her father tightly.
"I missed you princess" kitsuchi says, wrapping his arms around her. Menma stays quiet as father and daughter stayed in each other's embrace.
"Wish you had something that" kyubi says but menma shakes his head.
"I have that with my mom.. So I know the feeling" menma thought. Kurotsuchi slowly pulls back with a wipe of her tears, "How are things.. I saw Suzumebachi" she says.
"She is still upset with you.. Very upset but things are well.. I told her the truth about what happened" kitsuchi replies. Kurotsuchi winces slightly with a grind of her boot in the dirt, "I see.. What about Gramps and Him" she asks.
"Father has started to come around.. Ku on the other hand wants you returned to Iwa but the council is weary to push ahead with his requests.. If he learns you're in Konoha.. He'll push for war.. Which no one wants" kitsuchi replies and kurotsuchi clenches his fist.
"Why can't he leave me in peace" kurotsuchi says and kitsuchi touches the top of her head.
"He's obsessed with returning Iwa to it's former glory but the world is changing.. It's time the new generation take their reigns" kitsuchi says and turns to menma.
"You better take care of her and Give her your last name" kitsuchi says, causing kurotsuchi to blush. Menma smiles at kurotsuchi but shifts his gaze to kitsuchi, "I promise" he says.
"Can you give us some time alone" kurotsuchi asks. Menma nods and gives her a hug with a soft kiss, "See you later" he says and she nods, before he leaps off the stone with a shunshin.
"Is he treating you well" kitsuchi asks.
"Yeah.. I love him and he loves me.. It was a slow burn but we've grown closer" kurotsuchi replies. Kitsuchi folds his arms with a slow nod, "I'm happy for you.. I'm sure your mother would be too" he says and kurotsuchi sniffles silently.
"Will gramps back off trying to get me to return.. Because well I'm a Konoha ninja now" kurotsuchi states.
"You were never offically a kunoichi but I'll convince him to see reason.. As for Ku.. I'll keep it under wraps but be weary on the road.. His minions will attempt to hunt you down" kitsuchi says.
"I will.. I've gotten stronger since I left and Menma will protect me" kurotsuchi says and kitsuchi chuckles.
"He better or I'll crush him" kitsuchi says and kurotsuchi laughs.
*Akimichi BBQ*
The group sits in a booth awaiting their lunch but both twins notice how carefree their brother was being, after he arrived. Konan notices this and glances to menma as he heads to the bar, "You're worried that he's not taking this seriously" she asks.
"Well kind of.. Menma-nii is strong but Sasuke-teme is probably training his ass off and Menma-nii is training us" naruko asks. Yugito giggles as she strokes kali's fur, "Menma has something Sasuke doesn't have" she says.
"Yes.. Sasuke has been a Shinobi only a few months.. While Menma has fought and bleed for Ten year in the World" konan adds. Mito rubs under her chin, "Experience" she says and konan nods.
"Menma has the advantage of Real world experience in fighting.. While Sasuke has only mock battles and training to fall back on" konan explains.
"Besides I have better eyes than him" menma says, walking up with a tray of drinks. Menma retakes his seat as kali jumps in his lap to sip the saucer of milk for her as he drinks a mug of beer.
"Nii-nii.. You told us about your arm but you never fully explained" mito states. Menma arches an eyebrow as he places his mug down, "Oh did I.. Sorry" he says, taking another sip.
"I wanna hear it too" anko says, walking up with kurenai and hana. The three pull some chairs up to the booth, "Well it was about four months ago.. The Daimyo of Hot-Water sent out a notice to both Harlequin and White-storm for help" menma starts.
"Harlequin" kurenai asks and anko shows his entry.
"We couldn't actually work as one unit.. So he came up with an idea to work separately" yugito replies.
"Anyway I was sorta forced to show up as both and I pulled it off with a special Secret.. We were tasked in saving his granddaughter.. Who was kidnapped by Hanza Sawamura of the Black spider clan" menma continues.
"I've heard of them.. Old school shinobi and ruthless" hana said and menma nods.
"Indeed.. Hanza wasn't above killing children and babies for his own aim.. His goal for kidnapping Maki-san was to force the Daimyo in creating a Shinobi village under Hanza's control.. Giving him wholesale to go to war with other countries.. I happen to be in Hot-Water with both personas and White-storm being the Hero of Yuki.. He asked for my help" menma explains.
"I heard about that.. You liberated Snow country and placed the true Daimyo on the throne" kurenai comments. Kali scratches her fur, "Snow Cold" she says.
"I tracked Hanza for a week and found him with a Hundred strong force of shinobi too.. Luckily thanks to Konan.. Kurotsuchi and Yugito.. It allowed us to whittle them down pretty fast.. The fight was pretty even but Hanza proved dangerous.. He had Kekkei Genkai for the Boil release and he was not above using Maki-san as a shield.. Seeing the writing on the wall as I took the advantage.. He used Acid Storm to attack Maki-san" menma states and holds up his scarred arm, "I managed to grab her and shield her but the Acid tore into my arm.. Luckily Konan dosed both of us in water to dillute the effect" he adds.
"Did Maki-san get injured" mito asks but menma shook his head.
"No She was spared any injuries other that some bumps and bruises" menma replies.
"I still can't believe it.. You saved Snow country" anko comments. Menma furrows his brow with a gulp of beer, "How is that hard to believe" he says.
"Well for one.. You were what a runt at the time and you neglected to mention that Konan and your Aniki helped" anko shot.
"We were thirteen and we stumbled upon Koyuki-sama by accident.. Aniki decided to throw us to the wolves so to speak and agreed with her Director slash Advisor to aid her.. Even though she was very bratty at the time" konan states. Yugito then giggles with a glance to menma, "Then the Rabbit thing happened" she says and the twins laugh.
"Rabbit" hana asks and yugito grins.
"Konan told me after getting a Kiss from Koyuki-sama and Aniki teasing him.. Menma found a rabbit to confide in about his problems.. One of which was why does my lower half feel funny" yugito explains. Anko and hana start laughing loudly as menma slams his head on the table, "I was still a kid" he whines.
"Well if the other night was any indication.. I'd say he learned what it meant" anko laughs and menma slams his head again, making everyone laugh.
*Chunin Exams Finals*
The Chunin hopefuls stand in a near perfect line except sasuke who hadn't arrived yet. The arena was filled with civilians, visitors, Daimyo of various countries and four of the five Kage of the Five Great villages. Hayate stood next to genma with a small cough, "Take a rest Hayate.. You'll be coughing through the whole thing" genma jokes.
"Very funny.. I've scheduled sessions with Tsunade-sama.. So I'm feeling better" hayate states, with no cough. Genma pats his back with a chew of his senbon, "True but you got that Other Thing" he says and hayate nods, before shunshining away.
"Alright.. Let's kick this Chunin final exam off.. If your name isn't Naruko Namikaze or Neji Hyuga.. Vacant the floor" genma says. Menma pats his sister on the shoulder, "Kick it off for the family Sis" he says.
"I got this Menma-nii" naruko declares, not taking her eyes off of neji. Neji stood with a sneer on his face, "Though you are the Hokage's child.. Fate has deemed me the Victor" he says.
"Shut up.. Fate doesn't dictate one's life" naruko shot. Neji scoffs as he activates his Byakugan, "Isn't Fate the reason your brother ran away" he says. Naruko's eyes narrow with a scowl, "Yes my brother left because of narrow minded people but now he's back with his head held high" she says and slips into a loose stance as neji takes the gentle fist stance.
"Watch closely Hanabi.. There is no stronger wielder of our Byakugan" hiashi declares. Hanabi glances to neji then to naruko, "Then the Hokage's daughter stands no chance" she questions. Naruko attacks first with two kunai but neji blocks with his own and she shoots forward much to the shock of many.
"Idiot.. Neji is close range powerhouse" kiba shouts. Mito and hinata stay quiet as did her brother, "She's testing the waters" he muses, sparking up. Naruko goes for cat claw strike but neji dodges and goes to a two-finger strike. However naruko dodges the strike aimed for her shoulder but still felt a twinge of pain.
"You can dodge but it makes no difference to my eyes" neji says. Naruko shakes her arm with a tsk, "Figures" she thought and draws two shuriken, "Kage Shuriken No Jutsu" she shouts, sending shuriken enmasse. Neji scoffs and suddenly spins with a dome of chakra, "Kaiten" he shouts, blocking all the shuriken.
"Father That is?!" hanabi states and hiashi slowly nods. Naruko creates several clones to charge as he stops but the prodigy tears through them, "You can not change Fate.. Give up" neji states.
"Why should I.. I'll say it again.. Fate does not Dictate your life" naruko shouts. Neji shakes his head dismissively, "Then you are Naïve.. You own family is ruled by fate.. You and your Sister are praised by the village.. Yet your Older brother is sneered and hated" he says and shoots forward, "I'll end this Now" he shouts. Naruko guards but gasps, "Here it comes" she thought. Hiashi's eyes widen as neji performs the signature main house technique with ease, "He even knows that.. He is truly a Genius" he thought. Naruko flies back with a skid but falls to her knees as neji stands proudly, "I've struck all your Tenketsu points.. This fight is over" he says but naruko remains quiet.
"Are you Frustrated.. Even being Fated as Daughter of the Hokage.. You still are a Failure" neji declares, with a slight sneer. Kushina stifles her anger but glances to her son and he taps his bicep to mouth, "Don't doubt our Maelstrom" she reads. Naruko gets to her feet with a serious look on her face, "A failure am I.. No Neji-teme.. You're the failure because I'm still standing" she declares and cross her arms. Naruko lowers her stance and summons on her Biju chakra and neji jerks as all of her closed points open.
"Impossible?!" neji thought but his eyes widen, as a fist was buried in his gut. Neji skids back but uses kaiten to block a barrage of futon bullets, "Her speed increased" he thought.
"You may hate Hinata for something not of his control and blame him for it" naruko says and lowers her stance. Naruko channels her biju chakra to close the gap, "I'll show you by Shattering your so called Fate.. That even a Caged bird can Fly" she shouts, forming her Rasengan. Neji quickly uses Kaiten to block the Rasengan with a gust of wind, causing naruko to fly back but she catches herself and recloses the gap as neji stops.
"Menma-nii check this out!.. Raiton: Gazelle!" naruko shouts, catching neji with a full on Gazelle punch. Neji's head snaps back as he drop to his knees and facedown as the crowd was stunned.
"Winner Naruko Namikaze" genma shouts. The crowd starts to cheer as naruko waves, "You taught her that" menma asks.
"I thought she wasn't paying attention but it was a basic punch.. You use it and since she started learning Shukuchi coupled with the Kyubi's chakra to close the gap.. It could work" yugito states. Menma rubs his chin as medic take neji to the infirmary, "I'm going to the toilet" he says. Menma strolls up the steps as naruko comes down and they share a high-five. Menma reaches the hall and could hear arguing, "Out of my way brat" a voice shouts. Menma takes a drag and a scream echoes, its source was a man being dragged by sand and followed a series of snaps.
[Music: Naruto Shippuden OST - Jinchuuriki]
Gaara steps into the hall with his eyes locked on menma, "Mother will have your blood" he says.
"You never know.. The Uchiha may face you" menma says, with a nonchalant shrug.
"No it will be you.. Mother desires to kill Her" gaara states. Menma fully turns to gaara with his eyes slitted and glowing red, "Hoh.. So you can sense my other half huh" he says. Gaara releases some of his sand with a sadistic smirk, "Yess.. Mother will have Her blood and yours" he says. Menma starts to arc slightly and clenches his fist, their KI leaking through the hall.
"You and That sand rat are in for the Shock of your life.. After I embarrass Sasuke" menma says, unblinking. More sand and lightning emerge as both stare each other down and walk pass one another. Inside their respective seals Kyubi was baring her teeth and her tails menacingly swishing. Shukaku grins insanely in the form of a beautiful woman with sandy brown hair and dark blue markings all her body, her eyes had yellow irises that took the shape of a four-point shuriken.
"I'm going to Kill that Bitch" both biju thought. [song ends]
*Temari vs Shikamaru-Canon*
After two hours mito finally made her way to arena floor but kankuro quickly forfeited, causing many in the crowd to boo.
"What hell is up with that?!" kiba shouts. Naruko glances to her brother and he was laying in konan's lap, "Who knows Kiba" she says. Menma cracks open an eye and konan nods, letting a piece of paper peel from her leg to attach to kankuro.
"The next match is Shino Aburame and Suzumebachi Kamizuru" genma announces. The pair make their way to the arena floor as suzumebachi never took her eyes off shino.
"Hajime" genma shouts. Shino spreads his arms out as his kikaichu reveal themselves, "I look forward to testing my skills" he says. Suzumebachi summons her bees with a calculating eye, "You're of the Aburame clan.. I look forward to it as well" she states. Naruko yawns and mito bops her, "Sorry but Shino is kinda boring" she says, the fight was in the feeling out process.
"He's feeling her out.. They fight with similar styles.. So it's slow process" menma says, sitting up. In the Kage booth kitsuchi was tapping her fingers on her chair, "This is becoming drawn out" he muses.
"Heh.. She's one of your Shinobi" ei said. Kitsuchi shakes his head with a glance to ei, "True but after the previously matches.. I'm looking for some action like Kiriyu vs Uchiha" he says.
"I agree the Last Loyal Uchiha is in action.. Many came to see him fight" the disguised Kazekage says.
"I wanna see Kiriyu fight.. He actually defeated Orum the Bolt.. Which was no easy feat.. I'd say your son faces Kiriyu in the second round" ei comments.
"Well Kitsuchi-sama.. Raikage-sama.. Kazekage-sama.. We'll find out soon enough" hiruzen states. The Kage turn their attention to the arena and see shino helping suzumebachi to her feet, "So we shall" ei states.
"Now the next match will be Menma Uzumaki Kiriyu..." genma starts and the crowd boos, "Vs Sasuke Uchiha" he adds, causing the crowd to cheer. Kushina was leaking KI at the boos of her son but mikoto pats her shoulder. Naruko was pissed as well but mito and hinata kept her calm. A bolt of lightning suddenly hits the ground with a dust up and when it cleared stood menma pulling on his gloves. The crowd erupts into boos once again as menma spreads his arms apart and his head tilts back, "Ahh let me have it Konoha and be prepared to have your Jeers sent right back at you" he thought. Fifteen minutes pass as everyone waited for sasuke, "Sasuke-kun is So gonna beat this guy" ino comments.
"Mendokusei.. You did see what he did to that Iwa-nin and Oto-nin" shikamaru states. Choji chomps a few chips as ino scoffs, "It was luck" she shot.
"Yeah Sasuke-kun won't lose to some No name guy" sakura chimes in. Naruko scoffs as mito shakes her head, "Have you forgotten.. He is our older brother" mito states. A whirlwind of leaves form in the arena as sasuke and kakashi appear back to back, causing the crowd to cheer. Sasuke was now wearing a light blue shirt with a front open apron of the same color and red diamonds on the bottom. A black flak jacket and Anbu pants of the same color, shin guards and the Konoha military police symbol emblazed on the shoulders.
"He looks like Fugaku-sama.. Kill him Sasuke-sama.. Rend him from our midsts.. Destroy the Abomination" several shout. Menma cracks his neck and knuckles with a slight smirk, "So are you ready to face your Better" he says. Sasuke's coal eyes narrow and a scowl forms, "Better?!.. I am Uchiha and No One is superior to us" he sneers. Menma places his hands on his hips with a look, "Oh really and why are there only five Uchiha left" he shot. Sasuke's eyes narrow and flicker in anger, "There are only Four Uchiha left" he hisses. Menma tilts his head and rubs his chin, "No there are Five.. You.. Your mother.. Your Traitorous brother.. Izumi and then There's Me" he says and slicks back his hair, revealing his Sharingan.
"Well Half" menma adds. The crowd goes deathly silent as sasuke stood with wide and shocked eyes. Orochimaru in his disguise as the Kazekage nearly bolts up from his chair, "What?!.. He has the Sharingan and it's fully mature?!" he thought. Ei was staring in shock but a smirk forms, "This kid continues to amaze me" he thought. Kitsuchi was equally amazed as ei and was glad he attended in his grandfather's place, "A battle between Sharingan users.. Omoshiroi" kitsuchi muses. The Genin were stunned beyond believe but sakura called menma a thief.
"Mito how does your brother have the Sharingan like the Teme" kiba asks.
"It's not our place to say Kiba" mito says. Shikamaru mutters mendokusei as numerous civilians curse menma's name and presence.
"You Bastard.. How do you have the Sharingan?!" sasuke shouts. Menma snorts with a laugh and pulls his gloves, "Bastard.. Ironic choice of words.. Well let's rewind the clock say Eighteen years.. My mother Kushina Namikaze.. Anbu Captain at the time was on a mission with a trusted friend" he starts. Mikoto's head droops slightly as does kushina but the redhead held her head high, "It's ok Miko-chan" she assures.
"This friend as he called himself.. Lusted after my Mother as if it was right because He belonged to a certain clan.. So one day he decided to Force himself on my Mother.. She killed him but the deed was done.. The name of that man was Kazuya Uchiha.. Your uncle and Lady Mikoto's brother" menma declares. Sasuke's eyes were wide as were some the crowd but they booed menma as a curse on the world. Genma could feel the tension rising as sasuke was glaring at menma, "Alright let's kick this match off.. Hajime" he shouts and kicks back. Sasuke immediately shoots forward with a barrage of shuriken but menma blocks with a kunai. Sasuke charges with his own kunai as both engage in a furious rush, "Well looks like Kakashi upped your skills" menma says, holding off sasuke's kunai.
"Shut up abomination" sasuke shouts. Menma forces sasuke to one knee with sheer upper body strength but backpedals as sasuke bring another kunai into action. Menma flashes several signs into an inhale, "Katon: Haisekisho" he thought, spewing a cloud of ash. Sasuke tries to avoid the cloud with a back jump but menma snaps his fingers and the cloud ignites. Sasuke manages to avoid the fire cloud but not the kick to the ribs, sending him flying with two hops.
"That's an interesting take on the Haisekisho" asuma comments. Many of the Jonin watching were spilt in their choices of winner, many knew menma from his childhood and some just plain hated him.
"Don't you set the cloud of ash on fire by your teeth but he used a snap of his fingers" kurenai notes and anko giggles.
"It's his gloves.. The marron fingers act as ignition for the flames.. I watched him light a flavored cigarette.. Which are so much better by the way and set the tip of his finger on fire" anko explains. Kurenai nudges asuma with a look, "I would agree" she says and leans closer, "Especially in bed" she whispers and asuma blushes. Sasuke gets to his feet with a Sharingan glare as menma stood with his arms folded, his Sharingan staring back but sasuke quickly flashes signs and inhales.
"Katon: Gokakyu no Jutsu" sasuke shouts. Menma breaks right with impressive speed to dodges the fireball but sasuke cancels and weaves more signs, "Katon: Hosenka no Jutsu" he shouts. Menma manages to limbo under the fireballs into a kneeling drag but sasuke channels chakra to his legs, kneeing menma in the face and the crowd cheers but it is short-lived. Menma puffs into smoke and reveals a log with the real menma kneeing sasuke into the nose. Sasuke staggers back with his hand clutching his face, his Sharingan spinning wildly but shoots forward into a wild combo. Menma slips into a loose Muay Thai stance as sasuke meets him with a right hook but menma sidesteps and dodges the follow-up left straight. Menma halts sasuke with a shin kick to the side into a body-blow kick, doubling over the uchiha.
"STOP HURTING SASUKE-SAMA/SASUKE-KUN" many shout. Kiba holds his ears, "Geez they're fighting.. How can he not hurt him" he mutters. Mito and naruko nod as did their fellow genin but sakura was screaming. Sasuke goes to kick out menma's legs but he dodges and forces sasuke to roll out of the way of menma's boot aimed for his face. Sasuke rolls into a crouch and pulls back his sleeve to channel chakra into a seal on his forearm, from it appeared a sleek chokuto into an equally sleek sheath. Sasuke shot forward one again and draws his chokuto with screeching with lightning.
"Not surprising He'd have two affinities" menma thought, blocking with his bracer. Menma sends sasuke back with a punch but the uchiha charges again mitsuomi but halts this advance with a roundhouse kick to the gut. Sasuke swings right to left with quick swipes but menma dodges or blocks with his bracer.
"Draw your weapon" sasuke roars but menma only smirks. Sasuke goes for a wide slash but menma forces him to overextend his attack and the purple-eye uzumaki tosses him to the dirt by his sword arm.
"Fine.. I'll draw A weapon" menma says and raises his right sleeve, tapping a seal on his forearm. A black with red trim Bo-staff appears and spins around menma's neck and comes to a halt on his neck and shoulders. Hiruzen smiles from his seat next to minato, "Your Stepson is quite skilled Hokage-sama" the Kazekage comments.
"Indeed" minato says and hiruzen hides his smirk.
"Oh my wayward student.. You have no idea" hiruzen thought. Sasuke shoots forward with a side-sweeping attack but menma blocks with his staff.
"I've drawn a weapon but you're not showing me anything" menma says. Menma pushes up and sends sasuke back, then doubling him over with a pop to the gut. Menma somersaults back with his staff and strike a pose of the Monkey King Emma. Sasuke bellows a war-cry and charges menma with lightning infused swings but menma blocks with minimal effort.
"For Rookies of the year.. You and Neji are sorely disappointing" menma comments and slams his staff for a standing dropkick but sasuke blocks with the flat part of his sword.
"Shut up.. The Hyuga is nothing compared to me" sasuke shouts.
"You're right.. You are more Pathetic.. Itachi is an S-class Missing-nin and you.. A lowly Genin are gonna kill him.. Don't make me laugh.. Hell you can't beat me" menma states and the crowd boos. Sasuke growls in his throat and clutches his curse-mark, "You abomination.. I'll Kill you" he grits out.
"Yeah.. You're gonna try and Fail" menma thought and dispels his staff, "You know what.. Come and try.. Hit me with your strongest Jutsu" he says. The crowd siding with sasuke cheers and those not gasp, "Yes.. Yes.. Yes.. Kill him Sasuke-sama" several shout. Kushina, the twins, anko, the hidden kurotsuchi and yugito were concerned but konan wasn't, "Show him.. Show him the difference between you and him" she thought. Sasuke drives his chokuto into the dirt and weaves several signs, before clutching his left arm. Several gasp as lightning starts to form in sasuke's hand with a distinct chirping noise.
"Kakashi.. You taught him That?!" gai shouts, as asuma and kurenai glare at the copy-nin. Kakashi narrows his visible eye, "No.. He copied it during one of my workouts and I had to teach him.. So he doesn't kill himself" he explains. Mikoto was shocked as kushina was gripping the bars with twins having equal looks of shock. Menma unclips his bracer and seals it in his arm, then rotates said arm as he plants his feet.
"Alright Sasuke.. Bring it On!" menma shouts, his body arcing. Sasuke drops low as his fans cheer and he shoots forward as lightning shatters the ground, "Time to Die" he roars. Menma keeps his arms at the ready as those in the crowd are on edge, "GET HIM SASUKE-KUN" sakura screeches. Sasuke closes the gap with a raise of his arm, "CHIDORI!" he roars, thrusting forward. A explosion of dust and dirt erupts as the lightning flares and the crowd goes quiet, in the hokage booth minato was clinching his chair. Kushina was on the verge of charging into the arena but mikoto stops her. Mito was clasping her hands as naruko was gripping the rails, while sakura was wildly cheering. Yugito shook her head as konan let a ghost of a smirk slip, "You're in for a Rude Awakening" she thought. The smoke slowly clears as sasuke had a smirk on his face but it slowly slipped into a look of shock. Menma stood with his right hand holding off sasuke's chidori infused fist, shocking a great many in the crowd.
"He actually caught the Chidori?!" asuma shouts. Kakashi's lone eye was flickering, "It's seems.. Chidori gives it user tunnel-vision but for Menma to catch at what seems at the last moment.. It's.. It's" he says. Anko suddenly giggles from her spot to next kurenai, "It's not impossible.. He's got technique that allows him greater reaction and speed" she states. Mito was staring in calculation, "It's the same like in the Forest of death but to a lesser extent" she thought.
"Way to go Menma-nii" naruko shouts. Sakura and ino's jaws hung open in shock as were the rookies in shock to a lesser extent. Kushina sighs in relief as mitkoto has her Sharingan activated, "Is this what you told me about" she thought.
"Again He impresses the crowd.. Yondaime why is this Kid only a Genin" ei asks. Minato sighs softly with the glance to the Raikage, "He chose it not to show favoristim" minato replies.
"That can't be the sole reason.. You wife is your Daughters Jonin Sensei" ei adds and minato looks down at mitsuomi.
"It's because of the Kyubi is it not" kitsuchi comments. Both Kage look to the son of the Tsuchikage, "My father told me or his spies did that you sealed half the Kyubi's power in your daughters but Its soul in him" he explains. Minato's eyes narrow but slowly nods, "Yes.. Many on our council have Ill feelings for him" he says. Orochimaru hides his smirk under his mask, "You were Naïve Minato" he thought.
[Music: OPM OST - The Cyborg Fights]
Menma clenches sasuke's fist with a slight smirk, "I bet you're wondering how I caught your Chidori" he says, seeing the shocked look on sasuke's face. Sasuke grits his teeth and sends more Raiton but menma roughly brushes sasuke's fist aside into a left straight, sending sasuke back with a skid. Menma starts to bounce on his toes with little jabs, "Let's see.. I've bested you in Kenjutsu with a staff and Ninjutsu by tanking your Chidori.. We can try Genjutsu but I say we go Taijutsu" he says. Sasuke glares furiously at menma but slips in to his family's Interceptor fist, "Hooh.. The highlight of the Uchiha clan's Taijutsu.. I'm in for it now" menma says but strolls forward, much to the shock of many. Menma picks up speed into a leaping 720 kick but sasuke blocks with his forearm and menma uses the arm to springboard back. Menma lands with a skid and sasuke closes the gap with a rush of punches but menma strikes with a counter, staggering the uchiha but sasuke catches menma's boot. Menma quickly strikes sasuke with an enziguri and knocks him to the dirt, popping up quickly sasuke rushes menma once again. Menma weaves just out of sasuke's reach but he stings him with jabs, frustrating the uchiha to no end.
"Stand Still" sasuke roars. Menma's retort was a right knee feint into a reverse spin kick to the jaw, "Why do people say that" he says. Sasuke tastes dirt once again but charges again, "I'll Kill you" he roars.
"Even with his Sharingan.. Sasuke is being picked apart" asuma states and gai nods.
"He seems to be misjudging Menma-kun's attacks" gai notes.
"Menma is faster than him.. Even if Sasuke sees the attack coming.. His body isn't fast enough to compensate.. I tried to up his speed during the month for likes of Gaara.. Menma and Neji but it seems for naught as Menma keeps getting faster" kakashi comments. Orochimaru chuckles internally as menma continues to pick apart sasuke, "Kukuku.. I should thank you Menma-kun.. With this sound defeat Sasuke-kun will run head long to me for power" he thought. Menma drops sasuke to his knees with a punishing body-blow, "Give up Sasuke.. You can't beat me" he says, taking a few steps back. Sasuke grits his teeth as his curse mark pulses and he tries to form Chidori.
"Chidori again.. How about I show you something better" menma says and stretches his left out. Menma slowly makes a fist as his Shiro-Kaminari erupts and rips away his bandages, causing many in the crowd to gasp in shock.
"So it's true.. He does use White Lightning" ei states. Minato slowly nods as glance to kushina in the crowd, "Yes.. He was born with a High Raiton Affinity which manifested like so" he says, seeing menma's scarred arm. Sasuke gets to his feet in shock as menma's arm was encompassed by lightning, "See the difference in power.. I bet your Pet told you about this.. I call it Shiro Arashi.. It's similar to Kakashi's Raikiri but as you see much more powerful" menma says and flexes his arm for effect. Sasuke's eyes widen shock but morphs to anger, "I should have that Power.. Not you" he shouts.
"A poor Choice of words" menma says, with a lightning charged step-in. Sasuke jerks and puts up a block but it was useless as menma sends sasuke flying with three hops and out cold.
"Winner.. Menma Uzumaki Kiriyu" genma shouts, many silent and in shock. Naruko and kushina were cheering loudly as those in favor of menma were clapping. [song ends]
*XxX*
Medics quickly come for sasuke as menma returns to the other genin but sakura marches up to him, "HOW COULD YOU DO THAT TO SASUKE-KUN?!" she screeches but menma grabs her vest with a glare.
"You need to wake up.. Your Great Sasuke-kun isn't as strong as everybody says" menma says and pushes her back. Sakura was about to punch him but mito gets in her path, "Back off Sakura" she says. Sakura freezes under mito's gaze but sees menma's face and skitters off to see sasuke, causing menma to whistle.
"Wow.. Who are you and what did you do to my Quiet baby sister" menma says and mito blushes. Genma announces the next match and last of the first round as makato appears via water shunshin and gaara appears a wave of sand. Menma knew the winner before both arrived, "I'm going to finish warming up for the next round" he says, patting both his sisters on the head.
"Warm up" mito asks and yugito giggles.
"His seals" yugito whispers and mito nods. Shikamaru blinks in shock as choji was eating, "Mendokusei.. He just called his fight with Sasuke a Warm up" he says. Ino was as upset as sakura but she realized something watching menma run over sasuke and best him at every turn, "Damn I'm so stupid" she thought. Menma found an empty dressing room, "Are you taking them all off" konan asks. Menma removes his shirt, "Yeah.. I'll need to be ready" he says and kneels. Konan places both her hands on his back, "Ready" she asks. Menma takes a deep breath as konan releases his seal, causing his Shiro-kaminari to arc some. Konan sits on her knees and lets menma rest in her lap, "Better" she asks and menma nods.
"Yeah but it'll take some time to get use to it" menma muses.
*Makoto vs Gaara*
Gaara stands with his arms crossed as his gourd leaking sand, while makoto tries and fails to remain passive. Genma raises his hand to signal begin as makoto draws his sword and coats it with water, "I must strike before can muster his defense" he thought. A whip of sand shoots towards makoto but he cuts it in half with his water coated blade. However makoto halts in shock as sand was already around his leg from the discarded sand.
"Sabaku Kyu" gaara says and the sand encompasses makoto but leaves his frightened face. Gaara licks his lips with a demonic grin and points his hand, "Sabaku Soso" he says, making a fist. The sand constricts as makoto screams but it abuptly stops as he is crushed into nothingness.
"Winner.. Gaara.. The first round is now over.. We will have a thiry minute intermission" genma states.
*XxX*
Kabuto adjusts his hood and Anbu mask as he enter a secluded hallway, "Are Preparation complete" a voice asks. Kabuto looks around a blank masked and hooded figure emerges from the shadows, "Yes.. Once Gaara starts to release Shukaku.. I will cast the Jutsu.. Orochimaru will deal with the Kage" he explains. The masked figure nods, "Good take your Position" they order. Kabuto vanishes as figure leans on the wall, before touching said wall and a door appears. Jiraiya steps out with a serious look, "Look I know we haven't been on good terms but Konoha owes you for this" he says. The figure reaches for their mask and reveals menma, "I'm not doing it for Konoha.. I'm doing this for my Family and My Precious people" he says and dispels in a puff of smoke. Menma opens his eyes as he sits cross-legged on the floor with konan redoing his bandages, "Everything is set.. The perv will deal with the outside" he says.
"Alright.. I'll shadow the Sand siblings" konan states. Menma cracks his neck as the door was knocked on but he frowns, "Come in Raikage-sama and tell that pesky cat to come too" he shouts. The door opens as the imposing ei steps in with a sheepish yugito behind him, "Sorry Omoi saw me" she says.
"It's ok.. I actually wanted to see him anyway" menma says and looks up, "I take it you got my message" he adds. Ei takes a seat on a bench with a glance to yugito, "Imagine my shock when word reached me of Orum's death but also a letter hidden by Raiton infused lettering.. That Yugito Nii the vessel of the Nibi no Nekomata had been defeated by.. Who I learned today is the son of the Red-hot Habanero" he starts.
"And to top it off.. User of one of the Great Three Dojutsu and Wields Shiro-kaminari" ei adds. Menma wiggles his fingers and slips back on his shirt, "Sorry I had hide it as such but from what Yugito told me about your council.. I couldn't outright risk it" he says, bowing deeply. Ei raises his hand with a sigh, "As long as she is safe" he says and rises from the bench, "I should head back" he adds.
"Oh and one more thing.. I look forward to seeing you against the Kazekage's son" ei says and menma nods, bowing again. Ei closes the door and all three sigh in relief, "That went better than I thought" menma says.
"I agree but should we have told him about the Invasion" konan asks. Menma shakes his head, "He'd give it away that we know" he replies and yugito nods.
*Mito vs Shino*
Mito took her place in the arena after temari forfeited against her sister, "Mito-san I must say.. I too will forfeit.. I doubt I could match your near Kage level reserves" shino states, across from her. Mito bows respectively as shino reciprocates, "Alright the next match will be Gaara vs Menma" genma shouts. Mito returns to the stands as her twin was looking at the brackets, "Mito-nee.. We may have to face Menma-nii or Gaara in the finals" she says.
"Mendokusei.. I agree the finals would have to be a three-way bout or one of you gets a pass" shikamaru states. Gaara appears in the arena followed by menma but the latter had his White-trick and Black-joker strapped across his back. The arena was tense as both stare each other down, "Hajime" genma shouts. Menma suddenly raises his hand to catch something, "How Cheeky" he says, crushing the gourd top. Sand starts to emerge from it as gaara starts mutter, "Mother.. I will feed you well today" he says.
"This isn't good.. The conversation has started" kankuro says. Temari's eyes narrow, "Gaara has never been like this before a fight" she says.
[Music: Kekkai Sensen & Beyond OST 03 OVERWHELMING]
Sand pools around gaara as a grin forms on his face, "Come on then" he says. Menma taps his boot tip on the ground, "Better start slow.. Two steps short" he thought. Menma draws his Trick, "Ittoryu: Sanjuroku Pound Ho" he thought, swinging wide. The sand raises to block the shockwave as menma rushes forward, however he is forced to backpedal as a wave of sand charges him. Menma breaks right as sand globs fire but slowly pushes forward, channeling Katon to his sword and slices a few in half.
"That's smart" asuma comments and the Jonin agree. Menma carefully makes his way to gaara while cutting through his sand but decides to test the water, with an explosive kunai. The sand pools and forms a clone of gaara to crush the blast and explodes in a wave of sand. Menma leaps skyward but starts with one-handed signs, "Suiton: Mizurappa" he thought, sending down a wave of water. The sand and water mix into mud as menma lands but wastes no time and charges gaara. The ichibi jinchuriki forms two large arms from the sand to crush mitsuomi but he smirks and picks even more speed.
"I should thank Lee because he showed me your weakness" menma says, driving a left straight to gaara's face. Gaara's sand armor cracks as he skids to a halt, causing temari and kankuro to gasp.
"It's like that Kid" kankuro blurts. Gaara summons more sand but menma dodges with near ease, "You probably never fought someone this close before.. Simply relying on your Sand to save you but that won't against me" he shouts. Menma suddenly appears behind gaara with his Trick raised and screeching, "Raiton Kenjutsu: White Lightning Slash" he says, cutting gaara down the middle. Many gasp but gaara turns to sand and menma quickly turns to blocks a wave of sand, "Ittoryu: Hiryu Kaen" he shouts, creating a wave of flames. Menma back-jumps to skid to a halt with several cuts on his shirt, pants and thin lines were on his cheeks and slowly start bleeding with several other cuts, "Clever Girl" he says. The crowd watches with bated breath after the display of skill by both fighters but those that were against menma were glad he was injured.
"Teeth and Bones mixed into the sand.. Heh" menma thought, looking at his bleeding cuts. Gaara rises from the sand with a scowl on his face, "How are you faster than before" he says. Menma raises his left leg to tap it, "Pure Legwork.. It took me a year to create and another two to perfect.. Shukuchi.. I can catch up to a horse at full gallop" he explains but raises a single finger.
"However what you saw is two steps short of Shukuchi.. Now it'll be one step short" menma adds.
"Did I hear him right.. A horse at full gallop" kiba states. Shikamaru shakes his head with a mutter and a rub of his forehead, "This guy should not be a Genin" he says.
"We agree but Menma-nii chose this because most of the village doesn't like him and by extension the Civilian council and some Shinobi as well" naruko explains.
"Why do they" ino asks. Mito points to her whiskers, "The same reason we are worshipped" she replies. Shikamaru rubs under his nose in thought, "Mendokusei.. So he holds a piece of the Kyubi too" he thought.
"This is bad.. What's Gaara gonna do" kankuro says and termari looks to the Kazekage. Menma slips his trick into a reverse grip and bounces on his toes, "Here I come" he shouts and sprints forward, leaving ruts with his steps. Gaara sends a wave of sand but menma closes the gap between them into a spin and slashes upward. Gaara's armor keeps him from harm but menma sends him flying with a roundhouse kick. Sand cushions gaara's fall but the suna shinobi was glaring, slipping into a stance. The sand rises and starts to encircle him as kankuro gasps, "He's not using That Jutsu" he states. Menma continues forward with his sword aimed for the sand orb but spikes shoot out to halt him.
"The sand has surrounded him" lee says, making his presence known. Gai stares at the sand orb, "A smart and vexing maneuver" he thought. Gaara starts to mutter inside his sand ball as menma notices a sand starts to form an eye. Termari's eyes flicker in shock, "It is that Jutsu.. Which means He's not thinking of our plan" she thought. Menma stares at the sand orb but slowly draws his Joker, "Kyubi.. You said you were looking forward to seeing all Six Dances of Raiton" he thought.
"I Did" kyubi replies and mitsuomi smirks.
"Well here is another one" menma thought, putting a little distance between them.
[Music: Mad Max: Fury Road OST - Brothers In Arms]
Menma raises his arms level with his shoulders and his swords pointed up, his body starting to arc as he lowers his stance. The Black Joker start to hum with lightning as the White Trick to glow red as menma activates Shinsoku.
"What's he doing?!" kiba shouts. The Genin gasp as the Trick glows and catches fire but the Joker crackles with white lightning as menma slowly crosses his arms. Kushina rises from her seat with flickering eyes at the Trick, "Grandfather" she thought.
"How's that possible?!" ino shouts. Kakashi raises his Hitai-ate, "High Level Raiton to produce White Lightning and a Katon not far behind to envelope his sword" he thought.
"Kakashi-Sensei how is his Chakra so visible" choji asks and kakashi points to menma.
"His level of control is advanced" kakashi says. Orochimaru was practically giddy, "If only He didn't have the Kyubi.. I wouldn't need Sasuke" he thought.
"Oh is this the Fifth one" hiruzen notes and minato furrows his brow.
"Fifth" minato asks. Hiruzen puffs his pipe, "Menma-kun created Six Raiton based Kenjutsu attacks he dubbed the Six dances of Raiton but this particular one adds Katon to the mix" he says. Menma lowers slightly more, "Alright Sand rat.. Time to play" he thought and shoots forward. Inside the orb gaara was muttering, "Soon Mother.. Sweet Blood will come.. I'm such a good boy" he says and sends his spikes of sand. Menma dodges without even trying as he closes the gap, "Raiton Kenjutsu.. Twin Dragon Dance" he roars, swing both swords. An explosion of flames and lightning engulfs the orb and throws dust and sand. Everyone gasps as the dust cloud dispels and part of the orb was glassed as menma stood with his swords at his side.
"No way.. No one can penetrate Gaara's defense" kankuro states. Temari gulps in shock as a bead of sweat runs down her forehead. Kabuto finds a secure spot as he starts to prepare his Jutsu, "I need to be ready" he thought. Hiruzen leans forward in his chair, "His flames were able to turn the sand to glass" he says. The glass shatters to reveal gaara but his shoulder suddenly sprays blood, causing kankuro, temari and baki to gasp in shock. Gaara glances right and his eyes widen in horror, "AHHHHHHH... BLOOOD.. ITS MY BLOODDDD" he howls.
"Impossible Gaara in pain?!" temari shouts. The sand orb explodes to form a clawed arms with blue markings, "Oh no.. That arm?!" kankuro thought. The arm rushes menma but he slices it off with his flaming Trick, "Is the Rat ready to come out" he thought. The orb finishes coming down causing the three Suna shinobi to gasp once again, "That's not possible.. Gaara is actually hurt" temari shouts. Orochimaru quietly gives the signal to kabuto and the silver hair shinobi starts. Menma dispels Shinsoku as white feathers start to rain down in the stadium, "So it begins" he thought.
"What's going on?!" naruko shouts, as people start to collapse. The Jonin nod to each and ready themselves. Kabuto rises slowly as the people collapse but jerks as his body starts to feel hot, smoke leaks from his Anbu mask.
"What's happening?!.. My Chakra" kabuto thought, falling to his knees and the mask falling. Kabuto's skin was turning black and charred as if he was burning from the inside, "I placed a seal on you to covert your chakra into Katon and cook you from the inside" a voice comments. Kabuto struggles to turn as a blank eye mask stares back but his eyes widen as the masks falls to reveal menma, "Thank you and Goodnight" he sneers. Kabuto falls over with a final charred breath and continues to burn from the inside as menma dispels and the Kage booth explodes into smoke as the invasion of konoha begins.
To be Continued