Chapter 3: Sword of Friendship. Konoha's Blade

As Tsunade started talking, everyone made silence. It was obvious that something important was coming up. The chuunin alongside the Hokage stood up firmly on their feet. The wind was blowing softly and it didn't make a sound.

But also far away Tsunade wasn't the only one giving speeches. Dark Soul and his companions did. In the Castle of the Darkness he stood before them to greet the guest he invited. Many of them came from other dimensions. Dark Soul started off:

-Welcome guest and friends, I'm Dark Soul ruler of the dimension you are… The Dark one… But why do many people believe that Darkness is evil? I assure you my intentions of the Regeneration I've been speaking are more than just a plan to take over anything.

"Since I was a kid, I learned that nobody was fair. Nor anyone nor anything. But then I discovered fate. A great weapon fate. I decided to battle fate in order to regain control of my life. I battled in almost all battlefields and won, except when I discovered a boy. A boy like no other, the one with more power that I could ever dream. That boy was Rymer Daze. He beat one of my clones when trying to get the power I needed to complete the Prophecy Stone. He showed me that madness never wins and absolute desire is also failure. Although, I will revenge myself and the power of the Orichalcus will grow."

Tsunade told all the people about the problem and the causes. The War that was coming and the reason she made them come…

"Fellow partners, there's a phrase that was invented long ago for this time: The enemy of my enemy is my friend. We may be facing the greatest menace to the Anime World. They call him Dark Soul cause no light can enter in his heart full of hatred. Some of you have already experienced the devastating power of his will. But Dark Soul wasn't always like that. When he was young he was a happy kid. I know that because when I became jounin I took care of the group he was. He may resign all those moments but he's dangerous, he possesses great amount of chakra. And with the maximum key to the darkness: the orichalcus. Might may not even crush its evil powers. That's why we called you here. United we will stand to any attack, we possess also great power: The power of Friendship. Let's use the sword of friendship and eradicate the madness of this world…"

Dark Soul was also talking them about methods, and power.

"The Seal is your responsibility. It takes the soul of the loser in a battle no matter whom. I want you to know that I appreciate your help. I've been told of some of you who desire to get your revenge. Don't worry you'll get what you want. But remember this is a war and in a war…"

Tsunade:

"…Anybody can die. You are risking your life. But you can wait at home until the darkness kills you and take your soul away. That's why we will have you trained. There are many ways to battle in this war. The enemy will be silent as wind and fast as light. They could even try to distract you with anything and try to enter the village at all costs. They could even turn into yourself and pretend you are the enemy. So be prepared for everything. They even…"

Dark Soul:

"…Try to set traps or to pretend to join your side. Remember trust anyone but yourself. Even if they say they are heroes they will try to deceive you. So stay alert. This time…"

Tsunade:

"Everyone will fight…"

Dark Soul:

"The Darkness…"

Tsunade:

"The Light and Friendship…"

Both:

"Will prevail…"

After that speech everyone at the stadium of the chuunin selection exam were silent. The chuunin guide the people to hotel rooms. Rymer followed a large group to the east of the Hidden Village of Leaf. They entered into a big hotel called The Shinobi. AS far as he could see it was a nice hotel. The lobby had yellow-like walls with tall columns. Rymer registered in the room 102. Next to him was Sakura Kinomoto's room, the 103. Rymer thought it was way too nice for them to give all the guests rooms to stay before the war. Luxury and comfort wasn't of that much importance right now.

Naruto walked in a street near the stadium. He wasn't alone; soon Uchiha Sasuke and Hatake Kakashi appeared.

-Kakashi-sensei, Sasuke, what are you doing here? - asked Naruto.

-Naruto, I need to prepare you for this war. We, jounin, are members of the first group. That means we are going to attack first, if the enemy attacks us. You and Sasuke are going to join it too; you are special ninjas. Oh and you'll meet Gaara from the Desert again. Normally only Konoha will defend itself. But as Tsunade said, they are anime too and they are going to be attacked as well. – explained Kakashi.

-Naruto come…- said Sasuke with his sharp eyes.

-Ok…- answered Naruto. The better the prepared he would have more chances to defeat Rymer…

They disappeared.

Rymer walked out of his room to the balcony. He watched the distant the forest of the outside. There were people entering the gate still. Shikamaru's job wasn't finished yet. He still remembered Girla. Where was her? Didn't she receive an invitation? Or did Dark Soul took her away from him, deceived her or even…? He couldn't think the worse.

-You look worried.- said a voice coming from the side balcony.

-Sakura it's you… Nah, I am worried. – said Rymer.

-You are never worried; it's strange watching you like that. There must be something troubling your mind.- said Sakura waving her brown hair.

-This war, I… I mean, we, all of us had many adventures before but this one… is different. – said Rymer lying.

-I know what you are trying to tell me but I don't think that's what you are worried for. There must be something even more important than this…- asked Sakura slowly closing here eyes.

-Sakura you can't read my mind.

-Yeah I know. But you should be honest too. We are all friends fighting for the same cause. – said her.

-Ok, it's true. I'm worried about some person I met, I'm worried she has fallen to the darkness and joined Dark Soul. – told her Rymer.

-Don't worry, we all must face this once in lifetime.

-What do you mean? – asked Rymer.

-Just look around you, nobody is too worried; we are heroes. I know that she won't fall to the darkness. Since you are destined to lead the future of a dimension you may panic and even fear the task. But they know, you told me that, fate is made by yourself. Fate doesn't choose is bearer you are the one who chooses your future. – explained Sakura.

-Well you are right… - said Rymer looking down.

-This night… It may be well to rest and so, but I'm excited about this new adventure I want to go out. Want to come with me?- asked Sakura.

-Well…ok- answered Rymer. He blushed.

They both entered their room to change. Rymer looked at the mirror. What was he thinking? A problem with no end? For sure she'll come back.

They took a walk on Konoha's park down the moonlight. Sakura used a blue skirt and a white blouse. Rymer used a blue shirt and black jeans. They walk down in a straight way talking about their past and expecting an unexpected future to finish well. They also met with Inuyasha and Kagome. They were standing in a little bridge of what looked like a Japanese garden.

-What a coincidence…- said Kagome.

-Yeah… - said Sakura looking down and blushing.

-Rymer…- said Inuyasha greeting him.

-Inuyasha…- said Rymer in return.

Quickly the girls started to talk to each other far from them.

-Sakura, what are you doing with Rymer this late?- asked Kagome.

-Nothing special he's just making me company.

-Aren't you two on a date? - asked Kagome.

-…No of course not. - said Sakura blushing.

- So? – said Kagome. – He asked you out?

- No Kagome, don't be annoying…- said Sakura.

The boys on the other hand seemed very interested in this night's moon.

- The moon is shining a lot this night. – said Rymer.

- You know what that means, right? – asked Inuyasha.

- Maybe it's just a drill to test our abilities? – suggested Rymer.

- We can't take the risk. Call the girls we are going…- ordered Inuyasha.

Rymer called the girls and they ran over to the town square. Some Dark beings where attacking. They weren't that much; they alone could handle them. "Warming up? This isn't Dark Soul's style at all. " thought Rymer. Rymer and Inuyasha summoned out their sword. Kagome summoned her bow and Sakura called upon the power of her own star making her staff appear. The monsters looked like shadows with form.

Inuyasha started things of waving his sword at the shadows. They melt with the floor to dodge his attack. They walked behind Sakura. She released Jump and jumped away. Rymer attack them by behind and hit one of them. But then it regenerated. Kagome tried to hit them with magical arrows but still.

-They are…- said Sakura.

-Regenerating… - said Inuyasha.

-There has to be a way…- said Kagome.

The shadows kept appearing and surrounded them. They were getting close, too close.

-Shield! – called upon Sakura to her card.

-It will give us time but not as much as we need…- said Rymer.

The barrier was getting dense and the shadows were pushing it.

-Prepare for the worst! – exclaimed Rymer.

-Wait! – said Naruto.

He appeared from the shadows of a fountain. He had a scroll on his hand. He performed the seal of the dragon, monkey, dog, and dragon.

-Seal of Light! Konoha Blade! – said Naruto.

A seal crossed all the shadows, and an enormous and gigantic sword made of chakra fell from the sky hitting all of the shadows, erasing them from earth.

-Perfect timing…- said Kagome.

-It was nothing… Prepare for the worst the Shadows may appear everywhere. You need to use light techniques to get to kill them. – explained Naruto.

"Awesome…" thought Rymer "Naruto has developed his skills far much. The last time I saw this attack was from Tsunade. And now Naruto learned to use it."

"Interesting guy… Uzumaki Naruto" thought Inuyasha.

A/N: Hey readers please, I'm tired of doing this but please review. I'll thank you if you review only once.