Chapter 12: Battle of Siblings
Konoha Stadium
The big day had finally arrived. The day each Genin had been waiting for. The day the Chunin Exam Finals would commence. Where the young Ninjas would show their skills for the chance to become Chunin. It was also the first day in history where all 5 Kage would observe a Chunin Exam Final together. The stadium had filled to the brim with civilians and Shinobi alike. Ninja from all over the world had arrived, as well as Lords from provinces and Daimyos of countries. Down in the arena stood 8 Genin and one Shiranui Genma. Genma was a tall man, with shoulder-length brown hair, hidden by a bandanna and brown eyes. He was wearing the Konoha Jounin uniform and had a Senbon in his mouth. Most of the Genins were looking in wonder, with some simply being indifferent to the crowd. One, however, looked at an empty space. "Don't worry. He will come." said Genma with Narumi sighing and simply nodding. Narumi had changed in the course of the month. She was wearing a full red bodysuit with red mesh armor. Above that, she had Anbu protection Gear made of top quality steel. On her waist, was her Kodachi and on her back her Tachi. She had two Kunai holsters on her hips. Finally, she had changed her hairstyle to a high ponytail. She was ready for war, but that was what she was about to do.
Stands
Up on the stands, the Shinobi were talking among themselves. The hottest topic was the first fight. Uzumaki Naruto vs Namikaze Narumi, the two strongest Genin going against each other right off the bat. While Genins and Chunins thought Narumi would win, the Jounins betted on Naruto and for good reason. A serious or pissed Naruto was the last thing anyone would ever see. In the middle of the stadium, opposite of the Kage box, the Namikaze Family were sitting. They were smiling, but on the inside they were sweating. Their two children wanted to fight, but they couldn't cheer for one. If they cheered for Narumi, the gap between Naruto would go deeper and invoke Narumi's wrath. If they cheered for Naruto, they would cheer for the one who caused their daughter so much pain and Naruto wouldn't even like it. No, the best was to sit and observe. Narumi was silent. Most of her injuries had healed, but she still wore bandages on her chest. Next to the two stood Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuuhi and Maito Guy. They were betting, with Kurenai betting on Narumi and Guy on Naruto. Asuma simply smoked. Naruko held her chest 'Onii-sama..' she thought.
Kage box
In the upper-middle part of the stadium, inside the Kage Box, three of the Five Kage were sitting : The Sandaime Hokage, the Yondaime Kazekage and the Godaime Mizukage. The Kazekage had auburn hair and black eyes. His mouth was hidden with a mask and he wore the Kazekage's robes. The Godaime Mizukage was a tall and slender woman, with long brown hair and emerald green eyes. She wore a long blue dress, with mesh armor underneath it. She also wore high-heeled sandals and shin guards. They were chatting about politics, then the door opened. First, came a tall, dark skinned man, with a very muscular build. He had short platinum blonde hair, combed back, with a moustache and a goatee. He wore a white Haori, with the Raikage hat. Ιt was left open, showing his chest and golden belt with a boar's head. On his arms he had gold vambraces, while he wore black trousers. Next to him was a man with short and spiky, dark coloured hair and a brown eye, the other hidden by an eyepatch. He wore the standard Kumogakure Jounin outfit. After him, came a short man, with a triangular beard, a moustache and a large red nose. He was bald, with only a ponytail going from the top of his head. He wore a green and yellow coat over the traditional Iwagakure outfit and had the Tsuchikage's hat. Behind him, stood a tall shinobi wearing the standard Iwagakure Jonin uniform. He had short dark grey hair and brown eyes. He also had a beard. It was the Yondaime Raikage, the Sandaime Tsuchikage and their bodyguards. The Kage's rose, bowing, getting bows in returns. Hiruzen smiled "Welcome Raikage, Tsuchikage. Thank you for attending." he said, getting a nod from Onoki and a grunt from A as they sat down. Mei then noticed a sixth seat "Excuse me Hokage- dono, who are we expect-" she was interrupted as the door opened. Hiruzen rose "Him." he said. Inside came two men. The first was a man with black hair in a ponytail and red eyes. He wore black bandages all over his body, leaving his face only visible and had a purple robe above that. He also held a Katana. The most noticeable though, was the man next to him. He was tall, with long grey hair, a beard and piercing purple eyes that gave off a feeling of power. His left cheek also had a cross-shaped scar. He wore a royal blue kimono, decorated with whirlpools, white hakama pants and a red obi. Tied in his obi is a Katana with a black handle, sheathed in a steel sheath. The sheath was decorated with an azure dragon. Hiruzen bowed "I would like to introduce Uzumaki Kenshin, the Shodaime Namikage and once the successor to the seat of Uzukage." he said, the rest of the room getting wide eyes. Kenshin simply nodded.
Stands
Three men and a woman sat in the line next to Minato and Kushina. The woman was a tall Kunoichi, with green hair and orange tips framing her two bangs and pupiless brown eyes. She wore a sleeveless, backless black top and short tight grey pants, along with an obi. She was Pakura, the legendary Scorch Release user. Next to her sat a young man with short blue hair and dark eyes. He had shark-like teeth and black glasses. He wore urban camo pants and a grey shirt with thin black stripes. On his back was an enormous sword covered by bandages, with only two hilts showing. He was Chojuro, wielder of the Hiramekarei. Next to him, sat a dark skinned man with platinum blonde hair and sunglasses. He wore the standard Kumogakure outfit with 8 tantos held on red sheaths. He was Killer B, the partner of the Raikage. Last was a tall man, with grey hair, along with a goatee and yellow eyes. He wore a light blue kimono with white waves on the sleeves and black hakama pants. He also had a Hitai-ate with a wave insignia. When Kushina saw him, she rose with widened eyes "I-It can't be! You're dead!" she said, with the man smirking and lighting a cigarette. Minato raised an eyebrow "Who is he?" he asked. The man smirked "It's been what, Uzu princess? 20-30 years?" he said "As for who I am, Hajime Saito." he said. Kushina gasped "Impossible! The Wolf of Whirlpool died at Uzushio!" she yelled, the rest of the group looking at him. Saito merely took a puff from his cigarette "Yet here I am. But me and your father aren't here for you." he scowled then looked at the arena with a smirk "We're here for him." he said, as Kushina thought 'Father?'
Arena
The Arena had cleared, only Genma and Narumi were standing. Suddenly, a black figure started rising from the ground. It wore a pitch-black cloak with a hood and a black wolf mask. Narumi recognised it immediately. The figure grabbed his cloak and took it off, the cloak disappearing in a puff of smoke. He wore black combat boots and black pants with flames licking the bottom. The pants made a balloon effect. He wore a sleeveless leather jacket, with metal plating and spikes on the shoulders. His muscular arms were bare, with his right bicep having the Konoha Anbu symbol. He had black fingerless gloves with metal plating above it. His black belt buckle had the Konoha Hitai-ate, next to it was the Raijin. The most noticeable though, was his black hair with gold tips. Narumi took a step back in surprise, with Genma nodding "Welcome, Uzumaki Naruto, Konoha's Ookami no Shi."
Kage Box
The Kage's were widening their eyes. A turned to the Hokage "Is this true?" he yelled, Hiruzen nodding "Indeed. You are looking at the Ookami no Shi, Konoha's top assassin and predator." he said, Mei licking her lips at him. Kenshin smiled "Look at my grandson Shishio." he said, Shishio only nodding. Hiruzen smiled "Prepare for one heck of a fight."
Stands
Minato and Kushina were gawking, as the rest of the Shinobi had their eyes widened, with Gai yelling proudly. Kurenai turned at him "You knew!" she accused with Gai smiling "Of course! I trained young Naruto-kun in Taijutsu! Look at his flames of youth!" he yelled. The Genins were also gawking. Shikamaru inwardly thought 'Troublesome former blonde.'
Arena
Naruto was looking at Narumi, as she fell into a stance. He quickly raised his arms, a hail of Kunai coming her way. She jumped back, only to get a kick at her chin, as Naruto instantly appeared in front of her. She was sent flying, only to maneuver in mid air, seconds before Naruto kicked the ground, cracks forming. He blasted forward, sending an elbow strike towards her, only for her to narrowly dodge and Naruto hitting the Arena, the wall caving in. He took his hand out, dodged a punch from Narumi and sent a fist himself. Narumi blocked it, only to wince in pain. She used Kawarimi, the log splitting in half from a kick. She gained distance, taking out her Tachi and coating it in Wind Chakra, as Naruto took out the Raijin. She charged at him at high speeds, only to jump back, narrowly avoiding a swing from Naruto who had just appeared. A kenjutsu match ensued. Narumi tried to press forward, but found no openings in Naruto's overwhelming assault. She felt the force of each swing, the power behind each strike. She could see cracks forming on her sword, even with Wind Chakra. She yelled in pain, as rings of lightning electrocuted her when she blocked an upward swing. He kicked her to the air. She spinned and swinged her sword at him, a large blade of wind going towards him. He simply sliced it in half, then fired a beam of Lightning at her, forcing her to use Kawarimi. She raised her sword, only to yell in pain as a downward swing broke it in half and gave her a large gash on her shoulder. She jumped back, throwing the broken sword at him, only for Naruto to dodge it by stepping to the left. She growled, releasing 20 Kunai in the air. She went through hand seals "Kunai Shadow Clone Technique!" she yelled, the 20 Kunai becoming 20000 as Naruto stabbed his sword to the ground, a lightning barrier forming. He dispelled it, only to raise his sword in the air. Black clouds started appearing. Then, with a downward stab, a thunderbolt hit Narumi. He expected a Kawarimi or a barrier. Not a large surge of Chakra and an unseen force blasting him back and dispelling the meteor. He crashed on the wall, a crack forming on his mask. As he rose, he saw Narumi, chakra surrounding her. However, her eyes were now blue, with 4 rings. Narumi frowned "I didn't expect to use this so early. Nii-san, be proud to feel… the power of the Rinnegan!" she said, Naruto saying nothing.
Stands
The Jounin were gawking "She has the Rinnegan?" they said, with Minato nodding. Kurenai raised an eyebrow "What is that?" she asked. Kushina explained "The Rinnegan. The strongest of the Three Great Dojutsu and rumoured to be the Kekkei Genkai of the Rikudo Sennin. It is activated by some members of the Uzumaki clan and rarely from Uchiha and Senju members. It allows complete control over the elements, along with other abilities." she explained, to Kurenai's shock. Saito didn't say anything.
Kage Box
The Kages were also surprised. "She has the Rinnegan! You knew that Hiruzen?" asked Onoki, getting a no. Rasa raised an eyebrow "I wonder what the Wolf will do now." he said. Kenshin narrowed his eyes 'So my granddaughter has unlocked the Rinnegan. What will you do, Naruto?' he thought.
Arena
Narumi went through hand seals as two clones appeared and sent a torrent of flames at Naruto's way, one cloning making Earth bullets and the other a Wind hurricane. The three Jutsu combined into one, with Naruto dodging, getting hit partially in the process, but shrugging it off. She raised an arm at him, Naruto getting pulled towards her with a cry of "Universal Pull!". The two clones went through hand seals. One sent a jet of water towards him, the other electrocuting it. The result was Naruto getting hit and an explosion occurring. Narumi's clones dispelled, as the real one sent him flying with a yell of "Almighty Push!", crashing him into a wall. Naruto rushed out of the wall, jumped into the air then swung his blade multiple times, lightning waves going towards Naruko's wave. Dust settled up, as the moment he touched the ground, he sent a downward slice that tore the earth open, the Arena wall cracking. However, a red flash appeared next to him. He turned, only for a blue orb of Chakra to crash into his face, with Narumi sending him flying with a "Rasengan!". Naruto crashed into the wall again, as Narumi panted "That was for Naruko." she said. However, a large wave of Chakra soared through the air. Narumi stepped back, as Naruto came from the rubble, laughing, as his mask sported large cracks. He kept laughing, the Chakra waves rising, until a large light appeared, as the Chakra went back. She looked at Naruto only to gasp. A black aura surrounded him, his eyes glowing gold from behind his mask "I liked this mask."said Naruto as he took it off, his eyes closed. He sealed it and opened his eyes. They were exactly like Narumi's, only gold with a slit pupil. He smirked, his fangs showing "Let's see how your Rinnegan does against mine." he said, causing her to gulp, taking out her Kodachi.
Kage Box
"Him too?" yelled A, with the rest of the room gawking. Hiruzen sweatdropped "I kinda knew he had that." he said, with Rasa turning to him "Are you sure it is even fair to have him participate? He is beyond even an Anbu Commander!" he said, with Onoki nodding. Mei licked her lips more, looking at him hungrily. Kenshin grinned "That's it my grandson!" he yelled.
Stands
The Jounins were gawking "Him too?" Asuma yelled, with Gai screaming Youth. Saito smirked 'What else do you have to show, Uzumaki?' he thought. Naruko' eyes were wide as saucers. Minato was surprised 'I can't believe it. You have the Rinnegan…' he thought. Kushina held her chest 'Sochi-kun…' she thought.
Arena
Narumi raised her arm as Naruto did the same "Almighty Push!" they both said. The two waves cancel each other, however, Naruto yelled again "Almighty Push!" sending Narumi to a wall. She rose "Impossible!" she yelled with wide eyes. Naruto smirked "Universal Pull!" he said bringing her close "You need 8 seconds to reuse The Almighty Push. I need none. You haven't practiced with it enough have you?" he said with a smirk "Well, allow me to show you the power of the Rinnegan!" he roared. To Narumi's amazement, Naruto's left arm turned into what appeared to be a piston. He released Narumi, only to hit her with the piston, sending her flying. The piston turned into an arm cannon, which send a beam of black Chakra towards her. She narrowly dodged it, the ground disintegrating. Naruto then fired numerous rockets at her, forcing her to dodge. One, however, hit her and cracked her armor. She scowled in pain. Naruto smiled and turned his arm to normal, only to slam both palms into the ground "Summoning Technique!" he yelled, as two enormous birds with Rinnegan eyes charged at her. She raised her arms "Almighty Push!" she yelled, using a large amount of Chakra and destroying them instantly. She panted, Naruto making a come here motion. She growled, forming a Rasengan. She added Wind Chakra in it, as it turned into an enormous Shuriken, a screeching sound forming. Naruto smirked "Oh, so you can use that." he said. Narumi smirked "Wind Release: Spiralling Shuriken!" she yelled, rushing at him. He raised his palms as she thrusted it forward, expecting him to use Almighty Push. To her horror, a barrier stopped it, the Wind Rasengan getting absorbed. He grabbed her arms and kneed her stomach, blood flowing from her mouth. He then pressed his palm on her head, sending Chakra at her head. She yelled in pain, as he let go and roundhouse kicked her away. She growled, throwing her Kodachi at him, all Natures coursing through it. He raised an arm as a large head with Rinnegan eyes swallowed it. He then spat it out, forcing her to dodge as it destroyed the trees. The head disappeared "You have yet to touch the surface of the Rinnegan. How disappointing." he said. Narumi got pissed "I won't lose!" she said, releasing all of her Chakra chains to him. He disappeared, only to appear on top of the wall "And what will you do? Most of the Kunai got destroyed in the battle. Your swords are gone, and you spent most of your Chakra." he said. She growled, sending her chains at him. He simply jumped down, the chains striking at his spot. He appeared in front of her and they clashed in a Taijutsu match, lasting only 10 seconds. She sent her leg at him, only to catch it. He kicked her other leg, then spinned her around and sent her upwards. As she was coming down, he grabbed her midair and slammed her to the ground. He jumped back a few feet, as she roared, making a rasengan. She sent a Kunai at him, Naruto standing still. The Kunai narrowly passed him, only for Narumi to appear above him in a red flash, the Rasengan inches from his face. However, to the shock of everyone, Naruto disappeared in a black flash, only to appear above her, two Black Rasengan on each of his hands "Rasengan Barrage!" he yelled, planting both on her back, drilling her to the ground as she screamed in pain. An explosion occurred. Once the smoke cleared, Naruto stood victorious over Narumi. He frowned "If you had the Kyuubi and mastered the Rinnegan, this fight would be entertaining." he said, then sighed, leaving the arena, as the medics picked Narumi up.
Stands
Minato and Kushina were up, looking in shock at the ending of the fight. Naruko was gaping. 'He used a Hiraishin without a Seal…' Minato thought. 'He mastered the Rinnegan…' Kushina thought. 'Onii-sama, Onee-chan…' thought Naruko. Asuma dropped his cigarette as Gai had tears in his eyes from the 'Youthful' battle. The Genins were all gaping at the battle. Soon, the crowd erupted in cheers.
Kage Box
The Kage's were also clapping, the fight too amazing not to. Kenshin smirked, clapping as well 'Well done, my grandson…' he thought. Shishio looked at Kenshin, then at Naruto 'He is of your blood after all, Battousai….' he thought. Hiruzen smiled 'I am so proud of you Naruto-kun. Even if your future is dark, your flame is too hot to disappear.' he thought.
Genin Waiting Room
Naruto appeared inside the Waiting Room, observing the reactions of the rest of the contenders. Shikamaru was muttering "Troublesome former blonde.", Kurotsuchi and Samui were alarmed, Gaara and Yugito nodded towards him, though the latter with a scowl, Orihime was blushing at him, Rias winked at him and Sasuke nodded, though his eyes looked angry. Naruto merely leaned on a wall, as the proctor called the next match. He closed his eyes, counting inwardly. Suddenly, feathers started falling, as explosions rocked Konoha. He opened his eyes, looking at the Kage Box as it exploded and the Kage jumped to the roof. He smirked as Sound Ninja started invading, taking out the Raijin, the blade pulsing with excitement, as his eyes turned to the Rinnegan "Time to complete the preparations. And spill some blood!" he said, howling.
