the sacrifice
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, ok? You should know by now, since I've been saying this always in the previous chapters.
Note: This chapter can't stand on its own. You should read the previous chapters first so that you'll understand what's going on. Again, the italic words are thoughts, or sometimes for emphasis. To be clearer, yours truly will use extension phrase such as 'he thought' or 'he wondered' or something to that effect. And please spare my life even though I couldn't write good battle scenes…
Shout-outs: Yes. I'm back into giving a word to people who gave me a review (not just in the previous chapter). So if you want a shout-out, just review this story. :) I miss doing this… :)
Magicians of the Yami – Wow! A new reader! Thanks for reviewing! I hope to read more of your comments/ suggestions… hehehe! :) BTW, nice pseudo-nick you have!
Inferno-Dragonz – I don't get the story title either! It sucks right? I couldn't think of any better title and I don't want to change it now since I have posted 10 chapters already. Anyway, I'm in the process of working on 'the sacrifice'… I have something on my mind but it will probably appear later on. So keep reading and reviewing. Thanks anyway for the compliments!
anonymous – I like NaruHina pairing too! But I'm wicked so I'll make sure there'll be tough obstacles along their way.
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Astly-Hinata-chan – Your right, Rekka cares for Sasuke… hmm. Don't you think it would be a Mary Sue if I let her end up with Sasuke? Really, I've been reading a lot of fanfics with an OC girl, and I also read the reviews of that story. Many of the readers don't want the best genin ninja to be paired up with someone 'made-up.' I don't know what's up with that (since I'm ok with it as long as the plot's great), but I don't want to be depressed to hell after reading a sizzling hot flame from anyone… Oh well, lets just see what will happen. Thanks for giving a long review. It is very much appreciated! Anyway, you submitted the 100th review so here's what I can do for you. hugs Thanks so much!
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Cookie6 – Long time no hear. Thanks for reviewing once again. I can't promise that it'll be a RekkaSasuke or RekkaNeji. Honestly, I'm having a hard time creating romantic scenes between Rekka and Neji since I'm not really familiar with Neji's character. All I know about him is that he's a genius who is also serious, just like Sasuke, right? So it'll be an OOC if I make Neji sweet or romantic to some girl he barely knows. Oh well, I'll try to think of something… and now, I'm considering Rekka another OC… Whoa! What am I thinking?
hikariko – Here's another chapter! Have fun even though these are majorly action-type chapter.
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Chapter 10: UNEXPECTED VISITORS
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There's a saying that in every happy event, there would follow an opposite negative occurrence sooner or later (Note: Just like in a physics law, "in every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction…" I don't know what I'm saying… shrugs). Everybody knew about it, but they didn't really believe in it. How could they if they're too busy cherishing every second of the happy moments in their respective lives?
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It was exactly midnight when all of a sudden, there was a rainfall of smokeballs coming from every direction!
Nani?! Naruto and Hinata broke apart as a smokeball landed near them. Great. Just great, he thought glumly. "Hinata are you all right?" Naruto couldn't see Hinata but he was holding her left hand so he knew she was still there.
Hinata didn't answer. She instantly used her Byakugan to see past the thick smoke all around her to know what was going on. Then, she saw people starting to drop on the floor, coughing. She decided it was time to move so she freed herself from Naruto's grasp and went towards the doors.
"Don't inhale the smoke!" somebody shouted. "It'll knock you down!"
Naruto coughed out the air he had just breathed in for he didn't want to be knocked out. He didn't want to miss all the action, right? Naruto pinched his nose close and began to walk aimlessly, wanting badly to have fresh air. Then, he realized that the smoke was starting to disperse away… and finally the smoke was out.
Naruto was shock to see all were lying unconsciously on the floor. He scanned the room for his teammates and his sensei, and his eyes found Sasuke lying on the floor too! Naruto couldn't believe it! The great Uchiha Sasuke was unconscious when he's (Naruto) not! He ran towards Sasuke's body, not minding to step accidentally on Chouji's round stomach and Shikamaru's back.
Shikamaru and Chouji concealed their pain as Naruto stepped on them. Of course, they were just pretending to be unconscious (and so were Sasuke, Sakura, Ino, Tenten, Rekka, Motoochi and Kinobi) so that when the opponents reveal themselves, they could easily give them a surprise attack.
Apparently Naruto didn't know this simple plan for he rushed towards his rival teammate and started to shake Sasuke with a lot of force. When Sasuke didn't respond, Naruto let go of Sasuke suddenly. (Aww! Sasuke screamed to himself as his head hit the marble floor pretty badly.) Naruto turned to Rekka, who was lying near Sasuke. Naruto slipped his hand into her shoulders and gently shook her.
Rekka was feeling uncomfortable as Naruto touched her shoulders. She was trying to be numb as much as possible and she felt relieved when Naruto seemed to be putting her back on the floor. Then, all of a sudden, she felt a hand against her chest!
PAK!
Rekka's hand went flying to slap Naruto!
It was so sudden and unexpected that Naruto received the blow perfectly. Naruto was cringing in pain when he faced the girl who was now seated on her butt. He was caressing his left cheek (which now have a distinct red mark of a hand) and gave Rekka a look that asked her 'what did I do?' but all he got from her was a mean glare.
Naruto was about to apologize to her but a loud laugh came ringing into his ears. He turned around and saw men of different sizes enter the social halls. It appears to Naruto that these people were responsible for the sudden attack. He glared at them as he stood up and struck a pose that he's ready to take them all out!
"Don't be ridiculous young man," a heavy built short man in red and white stripes said. He had a brick-red bandana with a blank slate of black metal on his head. Naruto wondered if it was a head protector of some kind, but his thoughts were cut off as the short man continued to say: "We won't harm anyone. We only need food and treasures…" He gave a go-signal to his men and they started to advance towards the people.
"No!" Naruto said as he appeared quickly before the opponents. He stretched out his arms as if they're enough to cover and protect all the unconscious people. "You have to get past me first before you get to touch anything!" He gave them his mischievous foxy grin. He was about to do the hand seal for the Kage Bunshin Technique when he was suddenly kicked on his stomach!
Naruto slid backwards because of the heavy unexpected blow. He tried to get hold of the foot and was planning to throw the man on the floor, but the man was quicker than him.
This man was not the same heavy-built short man Naruto was talking to earlier. He appeared behind Naruto's back and got hold of Naruto's neck. Then, he pointed a thin, shiny small knife at Naruto's throat. "What did you say, huh? Something about getting past you, eh?"
Naruto grimaced. He had not trained for a while these past few days so he wasn't really that quick to move.
"He's just a warm up."
The man who has Naruto by neck turned to see who said that.
Naruto scowled at Sasuke as he saw him standing.
Sasuke started to walk towards the man but a hand pulled him back.
"Hey, I got up first," Rekka told Sasuke. "You wait for your turn… And as of you mister, you should not hide behind your hostage. It's so unmanly…"
The man smirked and threw back Naruto towards Rekka. "I don't need a shield," the man said. He put back his small knife into its case which was hanging on his leather belt. He has hazel-brown eyes just like his wavy hair which somehow hid his eyes. His rugged gray shirt showed his lean yet muscular and tanned torso. Rekka estimated he was in his early twenties.
"I don't fight with ladies," he announced as he eyed Rekka from head to feet.
Rekka's face reddened. Then without any word, she went towards the man and began giving him blows as much as possible but none of them hit the target.
The man was enjoying every moment of the 'fight'. True to his word, he didn't hit Rekka even if that was possible. He just avoided her attacks until she got tired of trying. He was even smiling at her for he had quite admired her looks, especially when her brows were furrowed and her lips pursed.
"Finish her off Young Master Unmei. We got other things to do," the heavy-built short man told him. "If your father sees you messing up with some girl…"
"Don't wait for me," Unmei answered, still avoiding the kicks and punches flying all around him. "Go on and loot this place!"
And as if his words were the rules, the men started getting things which have some money-worth like the chandelier, jewels, wristwatches, the musical instruments…
"Some gentleman you are!" Rekka mumbled. Kick. Punch. Kick. Kick… Quick turn…
"None of your business, miss," Unmei answered as he quickly blocked the double punch Rekka quickly threw at him. He didn't know the girl has some energy that's why he underestimated her. Then, his face became more serious as he started to counteract the attack of the young girl.
Rekka backed off, slightly panting. Her knuckles were red, hurting her like hell even though her opponent began blocking her moves just a couple of seconds ago. Then, when she was thinking of a better strategy to get him, she was suddenly grabbed behind her back! "Get your rough hands off of me!" Rekka shouted as he reached for… Anything she could reach that would hurt the man to the bottom of his soulless body of filth.
"Godure! What are you doing? Put her down," Unmei said but the Godure he was talking to didn't listen.
"I'll take 'er to be me wife!" Godure said as he carried Rekka on his shoulder.
The other men heard him loud and clear and decided they want to do the same. They stopped putting valuables inside their sacks and quickly approached the unconscious bodies on the marble floor. They were not choosy for they picked up the woman/lady lying within the shortest distance.
The genins stood abruptly when they heard the daring announcement, especially the girls—Sakura, Ino, and Tenten. They were utterly disgusted with the idea and they couldn't wait anymore for another second.
And so the battle between the genins and the unknown men ensued.
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Sasuke's face hardened and he was about to rescue his supposedly fiancée when men heeded his way. "What the…?" he mumbled as the blades of the men's swords reflected in his eyes. From his observations with their skills, Sasuke thought they moved like a ninja—quick and quiet, and besides, they used smokeballs during their entrance. Yet, he was wondering why the heck they were wearing un-ninja like attire.
And what's up with the numerous piercing on the face? Sasuke thought as he looked at the ugly faces with accessories hooked into their brows, nose, lips, ears… And the huge tattoos? Wait. I know! They're pirates! He gave them a look of utmost disgust as he knew well that these tugs feed on others' possession… That's why they were robbing this ship.
Sasuke never imagined he would encounter a real-life pirate. Or pirates, he corrected himself as he counted the men surrounding him. He smirked and wondered how well do these wrecks could fight.
There's only one way to find out.
Then, he disappeared instantly and after a half-second, he was ready to strike a 360º kick…
TBC
plenty = 20 or more.
Joke. I need reviews kind people. I need them badly. So please, pretty please, review now. I want to hear what you think of this idea to incorporate pirates in the story. Just spare my insignificant life for not creating better battle scenes.
And. Oh yeah! Congratulations to me for having 100-plus reviews! I am so HAPPY! I mean, this is my first time to receive 100 reviews! Thanks, thanks, thanks!!! I want to hug you all! eyes watering sniff
Luv u all!
Poprice
8 July 2004
10:33pm