Chapter fixed now.
Arriving at the clearing, he overlooked the campsite from the trees and carefully noted the positions of the guards. Wisely deciding it was best to wait for nightfall before he made his move. Upon nightfall and not noticing any movement in the camp he set out. On the far side one of the guards was taking a leak and was subdued quickly as for the others they were nodding off. It didn't take long to sneak up on them and knock them out, with lookouts down he carefully made his way to one of the tents. Reaching for the tent he instantly felt a shiver down his spine and jumped back narrowly dodging a sword. The bandits who were lying in wait quickly surrounded him making sure he couldn't escape, but they didn't see the smirk the blond had.
"So I'm sure you wonder why I gathered you here tonight he said slyly with a smirk still on his face." They charged at him striking with clubs, swords and knives he easily sidestepped one smashing his fit in the man's gut dropping him instantly. Another brought his sword down on Narutos head, but he quickly blocked with his kunai and swiftly kicked the man in the ribs before turning to face the others. Disarming two with knives, he focused on the man with the club knocking him into his comrades and following up with a punch to each of them. The rest followed swiftly after that on the ground in pain.
"I see they were matched for you brat!" Turning Naruto saw the leader of the bandits leaning lazily against a tree." From your moves, I can tell you've had some form of ninja training but since I don't see a headband on you likely means you've left. Not that it honestly matters much to me who you are or where you came from since you'll be in the ground soon."Naruto carefully studied the man's posture and movements and knew precisely that he was a ninja of at least chunin rank but that was as much as he could determine." What give you the right to steal from these innocent villagers when they've done nothing wrong?" This question sent the man into a little laughing fit and earned a glare from the blonde.
"I-I don't need a reason as I can take what I will for its the strong who live while the weak suffer in this world, Tozoku said with a wide grin." This got the blondes blood boiling at how little he cares for the villagers as if they didn't matter in the slightest. "Bastard you can't just treat people like that! Oh? Why not in this world it's strong eat the weak, not some fantasy world where people all live happily together." The bandit responded annoyed. "Well that all changes today as I'm going to stop you from hurting the villagers and get back the things you stole from them." Cried the blonde. "Sigh, I usually don't like fighting especially kids but since you've hurt my men and become a nuisance seem like I have no other choice."
With words out of the way both leaped a good distance from one another and got into their stances while eyeing the other looking for weak spots. Tozoku was the first to move dashing forward and swigging at Naruto head the blonde who was initially surprised by his speed dodged in time. Countering with a kick to the ribs he sent the man back for a second before he recovered and attacked once again. Both set with the intent to kill they kicked, punched and dodged trying to get past the defense of the other. Naruto having been struck in the side with a fist and having the air knocked from him was sent back from a kick smashing into a tree. "Hmm lasted longer than I expected but no matter this is where it ends for you Tozoku said with a fierce scowl.
" Eath style: Tamaishi Danmaku (pebble barrage)!" Rocks began to float into the air before shooting at the blonde at fast speeds. Jumping to his left Naruto dodged the relentless barrage by a hair and was quickly pelted with another. He was flung a bit by the debris but got up fine with the Kyuubi healing his minor scrapes. "Ha looks like you were all talk so how about this Earth style: Kajuu No Doro (mud weights)!" With no time to react oozy mud began to cover his legs ensnaring him. Keeping him from running and upon the move striking the bandit jumped at him piercing him with a kunai. "Looks like I won boy!" It took a second before he noticed something was amiss, and he saw it was a log... "dam brat used the substitute. "
Since your going all out I should too Naruto said from behind him "Kage bunshin no Jutsu(multi shadow clone)!" With a poof of smoke, more than a hundred Narutos appeared in the clearing surprising the bandit at how many clones were there. "Charge!" They all shouted at once, Tozoku did his best to dodge and took out a few clones. Though more of them managed to land hits on him to which he fought even more ferociously till the clones were dispelled. Panting heavily. "S-so its-seems like you had an ace up your sleeve but I possess one too! Earth style: Bunshin no Jutsu!"
A clone made of earth rose from the ground this surprised Naruto as he didn't expect the man to know a clone Justus as well. Well, two can play at that the blonde said. Kage bushin no Jutsu! Once more multiple shadow clones appeared and charged the clone, but the earth clone was stronger than the shadow clone knocking them out with ease. Now all that was left were three Narutos. Not taking a second to enable them to breathe the earth clone charged striking two and dispelling them and punching the one in the middle. Arg! Naruto was brought to his knees coughing and panting as the clone knocked the wind out of him hard. Hehe seems like you were all talk the leader said dispelling the clone and walking to the blonde. Grabbing him by the hair, he raised his head to look him in the eyes while pulling out a kunai. "Nice try kid but like I said the strong survive" The blonde looked at him for a second before smiling and poofing into smoke." What he was a clone but when?" On cue, Naruto busted from the ground uppercutting the man hard and sending him reeling back.
You tricked me you brat he said heavily panting. They went silent both looking into each other's eyes then charged at each other one last time. Striking for his heart the bandit was blocked and hit straight across the jaw sending him flying and ending the fight. H-how did you beat me I was strong and you were weak! Maybe if you took didn't push others away you would understand" Replied the blonde looking into his eye. "It's because you diluted yourself and had no reason to fight. As for me, I was fighting for the villagers, not myself, and they gave me the power to win". "B-boss man" a cry was heard as the other bandits who recovered rushed over to Tozoku and lifted him. Looking at them with a cold glare the blonde that sent shivers down their spines he said. "I beat you so leave and never bother these villagers again or else I will end you." Angry beyond belief Tozoku had no choice but to agree. "Fine then...I will leave this village to you then brat!" With that Tozoku supported by the other bandits walked off.
Once they left Naruto plopped on the ground sighing in relief at his hardwon victory. "You did it kit seems my training paid off! Oh? hi, Kurama and yea it sure did, but I was so close to losing if I didn't use that trick he would have gotten me. You were always a trickster, so I had no doubt you would think of something. Believe in me that much do ya hehe. Shut up, since your container I have no choice but to hope for the best! Mhm, whatever you saw buddy the blonde replied laughing his ass off." After a bit of rest he looked around the camp going through each tent he saw some things of mild interest. Mostly swords or knives and other weapons which he stored into a scroll he had on him. He arrived at what he reasonably suspected was the leaders since it was bigger and saw inside was a desk and a chest to the right of it. Looking around inside he saw a few things of note one being a sword with a golden symbol embedded into the sheath he put that away for later inspection and noticed a few masks on the table. The masks represent a fox, turtle and a bear he also stored these away as they would come in handy later. Leaving the tent and going to the last one next to this one he saw it was for storage with several boxes opening some he saw food, money, and jewelry.
Seems he found the stolen good from the villagers. He made some clones to carry the boxes and loaded them onto some carts that were nearby before making his trip back to the village. He arrived at nightfall getting closer to the village he saw torches and people standing around who he guessed were the people waiting to see if he did it or not. They all gasped and were teary-eyed as he entered the village with the carts of stolen loot the bandits had taken. They all rushed to him giving him hugs and heartful thanks for what he did. Even elder Wu was crying passionately as the village was undoubtedly saved and their considerable troubles were gone. For the next two days, they celebrated both the bandits leaving and their blonde hero arrival in the village. It was a fun experience with people dancing, eating and drinking merrily. On the third day, naruto informed the elder he was leaving.
"Are you sure young man you save us and none of the others would mind if you stayed here with us." He smiled warmly while shaking his head. "I'm sorry Elder Wu but I have to be going, for now, I want to travel the world. Not be tied down to a single place but I thank you all for the offer." The elder merely chuckled. "You don't need to worry about offending me I understand your young and seek excitement and wonder. Remember that you will always have a place here with us." The blonde once again gave a smile that could light up a room with thanks. Packing up the supplies he got from the villagers he began to make his way out till he was stopped by Wu. " Wait before you go we wish to know your name?" The other nodding as they too wanted to know who their hero was. Turning to face them with a grin he said. "My name Is Naruto Uzumaki but for now you should call me Kitsune."