Hey guys its Anime Freak! Sorry for the long delayed chapter. My sister's been using my comp to do her special project for like a week so I haven't gotten a chance to finish chapter 39 until now . Yay I feel happy. Well, here's the chapter and I hope you all enjoy and once again sorry for the awaited chapter. Don't forget to review :P

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Chapter 39: Tenchi vs Hyouketsu

"Hyouketsu..." whispered the man as he was in defensive position his senses in alert. "I don't know all the details on how you are alive..." he stated flatly as the mist became thicker and thicker. Tenchi slowly close his eyes and listen to the surrounding sound. "I did not reveal my true power yet to Benzo...Hyouketsu." remarked the man as he took out two kunai's and block dozens of kunai's from all directions. Thenchi quicklycrouch down as someone tried to kick him then side steps to the side to miss another kick then catching a punch.

"How can you see through this thick mist..." began the ice ninja as he narrowed his icy blue eyes, which he was able to see everything clearly to see the man in front of him closing his eyes "Even at this temperature your breathing should have slowed down a bit I'm I right" finish the man.

The spiky haired man became to breathe heavily but not much but slightly. "Yes your right...this temperature makes it hard to breathe..." at that moment Tenchi appeared behind the blue ninja to deliver a round house kick to Hyouketsu's torso but at that moment the ice ninja shattered into a million pieces.

'Should have known...he's gotten faster the last time I met' thought the man as he lands softly back on his feet. "You've gotten quicker...Hyouketsu" smirked Tenchi as he hears something coming from right and at that moment he tilts his head as kunai's seem to past him. "But I'm getting kind of annoyed of this mist of yours." remarked Tenchi as crouch down while taking out two kunai's, one on each hand.

"...Tenchi..." that was Hyouketsu's only reply as the man went into position by extending both his hands in the air then twisting his wrist in a circular rotation, "Haven't you this for a long time..." he began with a grin.

"Orenhge Ryu-Horobi" yelled Tenchi as he simply vanishes into thin air. Then minutes later their was a huge hurricane like force which exploded with tremendous power, the air around was compress, and evaporating the mist into nothing this at that moment everything went blank.

There stood a man sitting standing his arms cross, and his kunai's reverse it was Tenchi still standing on the same spot he use to be. As he open his eyes everything was gone, maybe a radius of 1.5 miles of the forest was annihilated. He shifts his eyes from left to right looking for Hyouketsu as leaves and trees land on the ground.

Then he caught something from the corner of his eye as he see's an Ice mirror pop out from the ground and out came, the ice blue ninja himself as you can see the air around his feet was visible showing how cold it was.

"Tenchi-sama...your skills are still unrivled..." stated the man as he scans the area which is now barren.

"Heh...I don't expect a traitor like you to praise me" he replied in a calm tone as he glared at the ice blue ninja. "You were one of the finest and most talented ninjas in group..." he began while standing up straight while clearing his throat. "Even when your one of those with the advance bloodline from the hidden mist." exclaimed the man.

"One thing is...how you survived, Naruto killed you!?" question the man as he was curious on what happen.

"Even I thought I died...but Kuro-Kendo was there to help..." stated the man as he took another step forward.

"Kuro-Kendo..." whispered Tenchi as he simply narrowed his eyes and thought for a bit 'How could I forget...Kuro Kendo was after him from the very start...and now he's part of the Brothers of Shadows' he then clenches his kunai as he tightens his grip.

"I'm tired of this..." remarked the ice blue ninja as he creates a fist then punches the ground as he did that, he created sharp icicles of blades coming out from the ground aiming for Tenchi as it reach him, he disappeared as 6 feet wall of sharp ice spikes came out from the ground. The ice blue ninja simply turn his head to see the man land a good distance from the attack.

The ice-blue ninja quickly turn around punch the ground once again sending a new wave of icicle blades of spikes at the man. This time Tenchi was ready for the attack as he step forward and slash outward with intense force that separate the ice blue ninja's attack into two opposite direction as spikes of ice went around the man.

This surprises the ice ninja as he slowly stood up while cupping his hands together, "I don't know how you did that but try escaping this..." as he said that chakra form around his palms as you can see the cold air being attracted into the ball that was being form.

Tenchi narrowed his eyes as he went to fighting position once again, "That Justu!?" he thought. "That was the one use on Yoshi", whispered the man as he didn't want to take a chance.

Hyoukesu finally gathered what he need then sent the ball at full force at the man. As the ball of chakra was heading straight for Tenchi, the aura of the attack freeze what ever it touches. 'That attack...its fast' Tenchi yelled to himself until there was a bright light. As the light cleared away, there stood Tenchi frozen solid as well everything around him.

The ice blue ninja slowly walk up to the frozen man, "I have defeated the great Tenchi..." he stated flatly as he scan his the frozen body. 'Something doesn't feel right...' thought the man as he was about to destroy Tenchi something caught his attention as he starts to see cracks all over the frozen body.

"What!?" wonder the man as he was surprise by this then moments later the frozen Shinsenkani broke into a million pieces. Unsure on what just happen the ice ninja was looking in a confuse look as he stared at the broken pieces of ice that was lying on the ground. He slowly close his eyes and turn around, "This wasn't what I expected from him..." he stated flatly as he walk in the opposite direction. As he reopens his eyes for some strange reason a shadow towered over him blocking the sun. "What" he began then looks up to see no other than Tenchi in the air, "What's going on here" yelled Hyouketsu as he sees the man charging down at him at full force.

"Sorry to disappoint you..." began the man as he takes out two kunai's with a smirk he yells, "Descending, Kunai Kuzu zan shin" as he said that Tenchi glowed a bright blue millions of strikes came straight down at Hyouketsu as he was being showered by Tenchi's devastated attack. 'This is...getting...interesting...' thought the ice blue ninja as he was getting cuts and slashes, it happen in matter of seconds then with one final strike Tenchi crash down with a powerful attack that created a small crater.

As the dust cleared there stood Tenchi, 'Where did he go...'Thought the man as we scanning the area, then all of a sudden an ice wall appeared behind Tenchi then out came Hyouketsu with a few cuts on his uniform as he held Tenchi in a lock.

"Damn...I should have known..." whispered Tenchi as he was in a tight situation. "Heh...so you use that ice mirror technique..." remarked Tenchi as he was slightly turn his head to see the ice blue ninja with an emotionless look. "Don't forget...I am from the advance bloodline from the mist..." he replied in a calm voice.

"It's my turn..." exclaimed Hyouketsu as he said that a cool breeze was felt that sent shivers down Tenchi's spine.

'What was that...his body temperature...it's going down 10 degrees Celsius?" Tenchi thought to himself. Then all of a sudden his arms started to freeze a bit then his legs went numb and started turning into ice. "There is no escaped Tenchi-sama...your body will be frozen solid this time..." remarked the ice ninja as he holds on to the struggling man.

"It's been along time since I last face a battle like this..." exclaimed Tenchi as he grins to himself as his right arm started getting numb. "But to tell you the truth...Hyouketsu..." began the man as he narrowed his eyes with gleam of determination. "This technique will not stop me..." as he said that Tenchi started glowling blue. "What are you trying to do!" yelled the ice blue ninja as he was surprise to see the ground they were in starting glowing blue with chakra.

'What is this...what enormous Chakra...can this be...' thought the ice ninja who was still holding on to the man.

"Now...Rising, Kunai Kuzu Zan Shin" he yelled out loud then all of sudden the ground began to crack then out of no where millions of strikes came out from the ground as it was striking once again at the ice ninja as he was being slash through then with for a moment the ground they were in exploded with tremendous power it was so devastating that the whole ground shook.

The dust was as thick as it consumes part of the forest then out came Hyouketsu as he lands a good distance away from the rubble. "That was close...I didn't expect him to that..." he spoke to himself. The dust then slowly cleared away their stood Tenchi in fighting position with a smirk on his face. "I'm...I'm...I'm finally awake..." exclaimed Tenchi as he glared at the man

"What...that attack wasn't his strongest..." whispered the ice blue ninja as he has a cut on his left shoulder but isn't sever.

"Prepare...traitor" as Tenchi said that he quickly dash at the ice blue ninja at full force.

"He's faster than before..." he whispered then narrowed his eyes as he place his hand on the ground to create a shield of ice in front of him. As Hyouketsu was waiting for Tenchi to attack something was wrong he wasn't in front of him.

"Right behind you..." stated a voice as the ice ninja turned around the ice just shattered behind him. "He's so fast that he created a sonic boom that shattered my ice barrier..." he stated then in a blink of an eye Tenchi quickly kneed him in the gut which sent the ice ninja crashing into a near by Tree. "...Tenchi..." he remarked but was quickly cut short by an upcoming punch that Tenchi gave him.

The spiky haired man was staring at the ice blue ninja as he wasn't keeping up with him. Then all of a sudden two hands slightly push Tenchi's fist back. Hyouketsu slowly look up to meet eyes with the man in front of him. Seeing this, the spiky haired man grinned to himself. "Finally your awake as well...Hyoukesu" exclaimed Tenchi.

And at that moment the ice blue ninja exploded with immense charka as the bright light covered everything. As it all cleared down everything was frozen solid the trees, the rocks, the ground everything. There stood in front of him was Tenchi, frozen to death.

"I shall finish you once and for all..." Hyoukesu stated flatly as he was about to destroy the frozen body of Tenchi he flinch.

"Hyouketsu!!!" yelled a voice as it was strong yet calm.

"Master...Master Kuro-Kendo..." the ice blue ninja responded with a hint of nervousness as he slowly stood up.

"You have clearly disobeyed orders, Why are you fighting Tenchi...it is clearly stated that you are no match for him." yelled the man as he was using telepathy to connect to the ice ninja.

"But Master...I've clearly beaten...the infamous Tenchi..." replied the man. "I have seen what you have done...he may be frozen...but leave him be and return...I have a mission for you..."with that the voice faded away.

"As you wish..." stated the man as he slowly turn around and walk away then an ice mirror appeared in front of him who he went straight into it.

10 minutes later...

"AHH..." yelled a voice as flying chunks of ice flew everywhere and there stood no other than Tenchi unfazed by the Hyoukesu's attack. "Damn...its getting chilly here..." he stated flatly as he looks up in the sky, "It's getting dark soon..." he began then he looks at the surrounding area. "Hyoukestu...heh" with that the man smirked to himself and simply walked away.

Somewhere:

"Well...I guess we should stop here and rest a bit..." remarked the blonde as it was getting pretty late. Kohana and Jeero quickly unpack there sleeping bags. "I'll get some fire wood...let's go Lee" exclaimed Sasuke as he put down his bags so did Lee and so the two quickly left in search for firewood.

The blonde nodded then turn to his two students, "We'll rest here for a bit by tomorrow we will be back in the afternoon." he exclaimed then turning to face Hitomi who was quiet through out the whole trip. "Loosen yourself...Hitomi..." stated the blonde as he grin at the orange haired girl.

"Yes...yes Naruto-senpai" remarked the girl as she place her sleeping bag near Kohana. Shortly after the two Jounins arrive with lots of fire food and place it in the middle. Sasuke perform a simple hand jutsu technique which he slowly created a small camp fire.

"Hey, Sensei tell us a story!" ask the little pink haired girl as he ask with excitement. "Yeah! Tell us one" yelled Jeero who was also excited. "Well...I dunno..." exclaimed the blonde who was scratching his cheek.

Sasuke remained silent as he continued to stare at the camp fire making sure it was burning bright. Lee lean back near a tree and turn to face the blonde, "Come on Naruto...tell them one" stated Lee who ushered the blonde.

Naruto put up his hands in defeat, "Haha...sure why not" he responded with a grin. Seeing this Kohana and Jeero slowly grin to one another then jumping in joy. "YAY" they both yelled. Kohana turned around to and pull Hitomi closer to her, "Come on...Sensei has a bunch of great stories..." she said in a cheerful smile. Hitomi slowly nodded then smiled back at the girl.

Naruto put his hand on his chin then thought for a bit, "What story do you want to hear" he asked.

"What about the time you first summon, the giant frog boss, Gamabunta" yelled Jeero as he was grinning to himself.

"Ummmm...OooO...what about the time when you defeated that Mr. Dog guy with your Naruto Rendan thingy" asked the pink haired girl.

"Oh you mean Kiba...hmmnn...no I don't think so" he thought for a bit. Then an idea pop up in his head, "hehe...I'll tell you a story that you would like..." he grinned to himself. "What's it about..." Jeero asked.

"It's about Teamwork..." he began then turn to look at the Uchiha, "This happen many years ago when I was about four years older than you two...me and Sasuke are comrades in Team 7" he exclaimed then turning back to look at his two pupils then to Hitomi. "We where in trouble...our Sensei, Kakashi of the Sharingan eye was trap in an un escapable water prison technique that traps the opponent inside a water bubble..." he stated in a calm tone.

"Kakashi of the Sharingan eye, the copy ninja" a young voice asked in amazement. Naruto grinned to himself, "Yup...the one and only" he replied then he spoke up once again. "We were facing one of the most powerful foes we ever met and our first A rank mission, We fought Zabuza, the missing-nin."

"Get out of here" yelled Kakashi as he was trap within' Zabuza's inescapable Justus.

"Heh...we ain't running away..." remarked a young blonde who look to be 12 years old. He slowly turns to the Uchiha. "Sasuke I got a plan" he stated in cool tone. Seeing this, the raven haired boy smirked to himself. "I gotcha" with that the blonde dash forward with all his might and summon on of his favorites techniques the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu.

Now there where multiple clones of the blonde maybe at leash 20 or more, Jump at the clone of Zabuza enough to hold him down. Then moments later the missing-nin broke free from the jumble which send all the clones flying everywhere in all directions. The blonde quickly turn into a giant shuriken at this his clone slowly place him in his back pack with that Naruto quickly threw the Shuriken at the Uchiha who quickly notice it was Naruto himself.

"Now...Shadow Windwill..." exclaimed Sasuke as he jumps in the air and throws the shurkiken as full force. Aiming for the real Zabuza who kept Kakashi prison, as the shuriken was about to his the missing-nin he quickly caught it like it was nothing. But what surprise him was another shuriken hidden under the shadow of the first one. Zabuza jump over it with missing him. But what he did not notice was that the shuriken was Naruto who turn back to his normal form aiming a Kunai straight at the missing-nin.

"You see...Zabuza the missing-nin, couldn't stop the kunai so he was force to let go of Kakashi-sensei...thus breaking the prison barrier" remarked the blonde as he finish the story.

"What happen after that?" ask Kohana with a look of excitement.

"Haha...Kakashi-Sensei went serious and kick Zabuza around...haha, right Sasuke?" exclaimed the blonde as he turn to see Sasuke smiling at the comment. "You should have seen your sensei...that was the time when he finally uses his brian" stated Sasuke in flat tone.

"I'll take that as a comment..." replied the blonde who turn to face the three that was listening to his story.

"That was a cool plan...can we do that Sensei" wonder Jeero as he was thinking of all the possible ways he can do.

"Man, Sensei...how come you have such an adventure when you were young" smiled the girl as her pink hair flap around.

"Naruto-senpai...When we go to the village...can I meet the Copy-ninja Kakashi..." asked Hitomi who was blushing slightly. "Why?" he question. "He's one of the strongest shinobi's that ever lived...he even copied over 1000 techniques..." before Hitomi can finish she was cut off by seeing the blonde place his hand over her head. "Sure...I'll take you to Kakashi-Sensei" he replied in a soft voice.

"Thank you...Naruto-senpai" replied the girl as she gave him a soft hug as she was buried in his shirt the blonde look down with a smile, 'Senpai?" he question with a smile. 'She has grown on me...a little sister? Who would have guest' thought the blonde with a grin.

Naruto turn to look at his two pupils, "Now you two...go to sleep tomorrows a big day" with that the two nodded and prepared to go to sleep.

Meanwhile:

There stood a dark figure hiding in the shadows of Mizuki's hideout. His eyes glowed a bright blue followed a darkest color of gray. "Shichori has been defeated..." exclaimed the dark figure as he slowly turns around to face a girl who looks to be 5'6 at the most. Her pig tails flapping around as she smiles, she was wearing a black outfit with a white ribbon tied around her waist. Her skin was fairly white as she stares at the man. "Yes, Father...Me and Sasori has seen it" replied the girl.

"So he's finally gone..." whispered the man as he sighs to himself. "Sasori...knowing you, you gave your former friend a proper burial..." stated the man as he stares at the yellow ninja sitting in dark corner starting off into space. "I have..." that was his only reply.

Then out of no where an ice mirror was form next to the black figure, and then out came Hyouketsu the ice ninja. "So you're finally here...Hyoukesu" yelled the girl.

The ice blue ninja slowly turn to face the girl in the pig tails, "Sorry Mistress Kiku" he began then turn his attention to the dark figure, "What is the new mission...Master Kuro-Kendo"

The man step out of the shadows, "since you have defeated Yakuza Shichori's comrades...I want you and Sasori to kill the one they call the puppet master." he began.

At hearing this Kiku look at her father, "The former, Koi-Senshi..." she wondered and frowns a bit, 'Why does father want to kill him' she thought.

"By order of Mizuki you must seek and destroy..."

"Nouhatsu the Ninja of Puppets" remarked the man as he slowly disappeared in the corners of the shadows.

TO BE CONTINUED:

Well, what do you guys think of the chapter. Man I can't believe Nouhatsu is coming back, and why does Mizuki wants to kill the puppet master, maybe because he's a traitor and sided to the forces of good. I dunno. The Hyouketsu and Tenchi battle took me really long to finish because I had to plan everything ahead. LOL, but it was fun I enjoyed. Oh yeah I even included a short side trip of Naruto telling a story. I always wanted to add that. Next Chapter: Puppet Show