Final Game
Flashback
A boy with black hair was next to a tall man with long red hair. Naruto stood right in front of the boy and was next to his mother.
"Yuzuma, seems like you're doing well" Kushina said with a smile.
"Always Sis, I believe this is the first time our boys meet" Yuzuma states with a grin looking at Naruto.
"Ya…" Kushina said softly with a kind smile. "Naruto this is your cousin...Yusei"
"My cousin" Naruto said with his eyes widening looking at Yusei who didn't have the same reaction.
He had a blank expression looking at Naruto. He tilted his head slightly. Naruto raised his hand to him.
"I'm Naruto...nice to meet ya" Naruto said.
Yusei glanced at his hand then his eyes. It took a second for him to look the other way. Naruto felt stunned being ignored and almost collapsed. Yuzuma gave Yusei a karate chop to the head.
"Yusei, behave…." Yuzuma said then looking at Naruto. "Sorry, he has trouble making friends...sometimes he gets shy meeting new faces...can you help him Naruto?"
Naruto looks up at his uncle then looks at Yusei who was rubbing the bump his father made to him. Naruto smiled and had a wide grin.
"Sure!"
OOO
"What do you play Yusei?" Naruto asked walking next to him through the forest.
"Nothing," Yusei said calmly.
"Nothing!?" Naruto said in shock. "What do you do for fun?"
"Hmm…" Yusei said tapping his chin and looking up at the sky. "Looking up at the sky"
"Uh? That's not fun" Naruto states. "I'm more talking about board games or card games''
"Oh...I never played those before" Yusei replies.
"Well today is your lucky day" Naruto said with a smirk pulling out his orange deck of cards. "Today you will!"
"Oh?" Yusei said staring at the cards
OOO
Cards were scattered on the ground. Yusei and Naruto were playing mix and match. They were focused on finding their pair of cards. Once that was finished, they were playing crazy eights. Then, gold fish.
They were leaning against a tree trunk playing two player solitaire. Soon, they were on their bellies playing war.
OOO
This was going on for days until three more children came and joined in. The five of them were playing card games from left to right. They were happy playing together even though the only smile Yusei cracked was a small yet happy smile.
Yusei didn't talk much to the new friends they made. Naruto was the energetic one getting to know everyone. Yusei slowly became distant mainly because he was getting bored of card games. He started resting against a tree or a bush while the others played.
They didn't take notice since Naruto and Ino were having a quarrel. Sasuke and Kabuto were focused on speed.
One day, Yusei was tempted to go on the branch. He had the desire to go up and see the sky a little closer. So he almost fell but made it. He laid down and was mesmerized seeing the sky so blue and perfect.
He started hearing nicknames being called. He turned his head to the four down below and smiled.
OOO
On the way home, Yusei and Naruto were walking.
"How was it up there?" Naruto asked.
"Uh?" Yusei responded with a confused expression.
"I saw you laying on that branch" Naruto states.
"You noticed!" Yusei said in shock.
"Ya, it's not like we won't..uh...which reminds me I didn't give you a nickname" Naruto states.
"Like a card name...I'm fine without one" Yusei replies.
"Hmm let see...Ino is the queen of hearts, Kabuto...is The king of spades...Sasuke the Ace of spades….me, the joker or wildcard….haven't decided" Naruto said looking at Yusei. "What fits you...your good at playing card games and quickly learn them"
"There is no card to represent me..I'm not a fan" Yusei states.
"Party pooper" Naruto crosses his arm. "There must be…..wait, maybe...the jack of all trades!"
"Why?" Yusei asked.
"Because...you're good in memory games, speed, and very smart….man...just who are you" Naruto said amazed with the realization of Yusei.
"Your cousin" Yusei said softly.
Naruto paused for a moment taking in what he said. He slightly blushed and smiled. They both continued their walk back home.
OOO
While Yusei and Naruto were at the home their parents rented out. They watched as Yuzuma was sketching and writing out a story.
"I can see it now!" Yuzuma said with confidence. "A boy with amnesia on a journey to search for his memories….but what to call this boy"
"I know!" Naruto said raising his hand. "Yusei!"
"Yusei" Yuzuma said looking at his son seeing his shocked expression. "Hmmm...that might be the right name"
Yusei turned his head to Naruto feeling slightly embarrassed while Naruto just grins.
Flashback ended
OOO
Naruto and Yusei's gaze never left each other. A deal was offered and Naruto didn't have the strength to say no. He nodded to Yusei's request.
"Alright!...now this is going to be fun!" Kimimaro said slamming his deck down.
Kabuto placed his card deck down then Naruto. Yusei pulled out his crimson covered deck of cards and placed it down.
"Free for all...that still doesn't change our plan" Kabuto mutters to Kimimaro.
"Ya ya...but let me take him down" Kimimaro replies while staring at Yusei who picked up five cards.
"The cards in our hands need to be 5…and combos are allowed here….similar to how speed works...for a combo to work….it needs to go by...2,3,4 or 4,3,2" Naruto said picking his five up.
Kabuto shifts his gaze to Yusei who didn't show emotion to the cards in his hands. "He needs to lose right away" he thought.
"I'll go first!" Kimimaro said place a six of hearts down facing Yusei who lost six points.
Kabuto tagged along and placed his seven spades facing Yusei.
"Yusei is down to 12 points!"
Naruto growled under his breath seeing the two were going for Yusei first. It's going to be a fast game if they have higher cards. Then he will be next causing their club to be in danger. Though, Yusei didn't seem affected by it. Naruto had a few good cards but not enough.
"Don't worry yourself for me" Yusei said in a deep tone shifting his eyes to Naruto. "Play the game"
Naruto gripped his card and placed down his ten of clubs facing Kimimaro. His first good card left, the second his the king of spades. He placed that card down in front of him. He had two choices, either place the king card down first and use his attack card with the king to get 13 attack points but he needed to play it safe. He is facing off with cheaters. He can't take the risk.
"Kimimaro is left with 15 points...now its Yusei's turn...what his is move"
"His last move….with both of us tagging in...we can win...even if our cards don't have that many points" Kimimaro thought. He has a queen and four cards below five. Kabuto had two kings and a 5,3 and a 5.
Yusei looked intently at the two opponents in front of him. He let out a breath and placed a king of hearts, a queen of hearts and an Ace of spade along with a joker. Everyone was surprised to see the quality of the cards he has. It wasn't over. Yusei turned his last card to reveal a joker card. A dice was soon flipped in the air. Everyone kept their eyes on it. Naruto could see a gust of wind helping it spin. It lands on the table.
"Its...a 6!"
Yusei smirked and slid his queen and ace to Kimimaro. His points became 0. Kimimaro lost from Yusei's first attack. Kabuto eyes widen in fear. Naruto couldn't believe his eyes. Yusei's luck was amazing. Kimimaro dropped his cards shocked to see how fast that was. He didn't even pull the cards from his sleeve yet.
"Y-you cheated" Kabuto stated.
"Uh?" Naruto said confused and surprised to hear that from Kabuto.
"How could you have those types of cards in the first round?" Kabuto ask.
"Luck" Yusei said casually while picking up his next cards.
Kabuto watched his hand. He was shaking and needed to come up with a new plan. He placed his king card down along with another king that slipped out of one of his cards that he hid. Before Kabuto placed his highest card down, Yusei spoke.
"You really need to be careful who you are messing with" Yusei said looking at his cards. "The moment you mess with my friends...the moment you will end"
"What are you talking about?" Kabuto asked.
Naruto also wanted to know.
"I didn't have plans to come here today...but then...Kira told me-" Yusei said shifting his eyes to Kabuto.
"Kira..that girl" Naruto thought remembering the blond girl.
"What happened to her...I had to get involved- I mean...we" Yusei states with a slight smirk.
Kabuto connected the dots. His mouth opened a bit and his pupils shrunk. "Don't tell me…"
"No matter the result here….your already lost" Yusei states.
Naruto could see the struggle Kabuto was having. He placed his card of 5 down and attacked him along with two kings. Kabuto's hair covered his eyes. Naruto was down to 14 points.
Naruto used his king card along with his ten cards. He attacked Kabuto who was down to 12. Yusei placed two more cards down. A king and a queen. Naruto and Kabuto eyes widen. This was impossible. All four cards attacked Kabuto.
"Kabuto lost!...but it isn't over"
Naruto now was facing his cousin who picked up more cards.
"Why are you doing this?" Naruto asked. "This all could be over if you didn't ask for a free for all"
"What's the fun in that...and plus...you put Kira endangered with your drama with him" Yusei said with a glare.
"Uh.I-" Naruto said.
"But...you did help her...so...to finish this game quickly...we use all the cards in our hands" Yusei states.
"All our cards!?" Naruto asked.
"Depending on the amount of points from them...will determine the winner"
"The highest wins" Naruto said softly.
Yusei nods. Naruto doesn't know if he is cheating. From what he could tell, Yusei might have the greatest luck or his cheating level surpasses Kabuto. Since he can't catch him cheating.
"Ready" Yusei said softy.
"Ya" Naruto said believing in his cards.
OOO
If this were in a real battle field. There would be only Naruto and Yusei facing each other, both looking like they went through hell and back. They both would be looking at each other exhausted but aren't going to pass out until the other one does first.
Naruto quickly dashes with a spiral of wind being created on his right palm. Yusei dashes with the same speed raising his right arm causing a spiral of crimson flames to consume his arm. His eyes were cold those of a killer.
OOO
The audience were waiting for the winner to be decided. Naruto gulps fearing Yusei's hand. There was no nervousness coming from his expression which added to Naruto's fear.
OOO
Yusei and Naruto were inches away from each other. Their eyes were locked together, no way of letting each other go from their sight. In a flash, Naruto was above him with a yellow glow covering his entire body.
OOO
Naruto reveals his card.
"Naruto has….12 attack points!"
Naruto felt sweat dripping down his forward waiting for Yusei's hand to unfold.
OOO
Yusei instantly raised his head up seeing Naruto's attack inches away from his face. A flare of crimson wraps around Yusei who moves his head aside then appearing right next to Naruto, slamming his fist into his back.
OOO
"Yusei….has 15!"
"Oh no" Sakura said softly turning to Ino whose eyes were shadowed by her hair.
Sara bit her lip glaring at Yusei not realizing the real person they had to worry about.
Naruto stared at his cards. He had his head lowered.
"Seems like it's decided…" Yusei said softly.
"We have our winner!...its-"
Naruto can't believe he lost it all again. How could he let this happen twice. He felt disappointed in himself.
"Naruto Uzumaki's card club!'
"Uh!?" Many of the audience had the same reaction.
Naruto had an expression of disbelief. Yusei slid his hands into his pockets and turned around. He didn't look surprised or worried.
"Hey...why did I-?" Naruto asked confused.
"Because...My club wasn't the one I'm playing for" Yusei spoke looking over his shoulder looking at the two losers on the other side of the table. "Remember this...if you ever try to do anything that put my friends in trouble...I'll make you regret it...But this time….I was kind"
Kabuto averted his eyes in shame and felt his phone vibrate. He pulled it out and was shocked to see multiple messages.
"You-" Kabuto said looking up at Yusei who had cold dark eyes staring back at him.
While they were card fighting, a plan was initiated. Certain areas where Kabutos club members were faced with Yusei's club members. Each one was taken out and not by a card fight.
"Checkmate" Yusei said softly then shifting his eyes to Naruto who was frowning about his lost. "You easily gave it away...losing like you did...but since your family….I'll have you owe me one"
"Uh..does that mean" Naruto said getting colour back into his eyes.
Yusei gently nods and starts to walk back into the building. Naruto couldn't believe him. His personality, his character resembles the rogue hero. From what he gathered to what Yusei said to Kabuto, he knew about Kabuto's plan and found a way to stop it.
"Naruto!"
Naruto snapped out of his thoughts when he heard his club mates calling his name. He was given a surprise hug from Ino.
"Uh..too tight" Naruto said feeling like a balloon losing air.
"That was a close one" Sara states. "I thought he was serious"
"He was" Shikamaru states. "If it was on different terms….your club would have been disbanded"
"Why did he have to act like the bad guy!" Ino said irritated. "Also if he was part of our school...why didn't he come see us!"
"Well...he has his own club," Sasuke said.
"The chess club" Kabuto spoke.
Everyone's head turned to him. Kabuto took his glasses off. Naruto gave a serious look at him so did Ino and Sasuke.
"He was the only threat to my plan...he's capable of a lot of things' ' Kabuto states.
"How do you know so much?" Sakura asked.
"My research…" Kabuto said turning away. "I can't do anything now when I'm on his radar….your lucky Naruto...I lost this time"
Kabuto starts walking back into his side of the building. Naruto looks at his glasses Kabuto left on the table. "Its over" Naruto thought, soon feeling Ino's hand in his.
"Lets go...day isn't over yet" Ino whispers smiling at him.
Naruto looked at her raising an eyebrow.
OOO
When Yusei entered the building, his stomach met with a fist. He spat out spit and hugged his stomach feeling the pain.
"Next time...dont get me involved" Kira said with her arms crossed against her chest.
"Well without you...I wouldn't have won now" Yusei said with a slight smirk.
"Using me to cheat….risky..but they won so I guess I can forgive you for now" Kira said with a smile.
During the match, Kira was standing far behind Kabuto and Kimimaro. In the line of sight of Yusei. Kira was giving hand gestures, revealing the value of each card that the opponent had. She used her phone to zoom in on their cards. A tricky plan but it worked.
OOO
In the distance, fireworks began shooting into the night sky then exploding causing many gasps and aws from many people watching in the festival. This was a great ending for the City festival.
Once the winning club was announced, everyone started enjoying themselves more for what the festival had to offer. Choji was going ham at the food vendors with Shikamaru who tagged along. Sasuke and Hinata were strolling through the park holding hands. Sakura and Sara were watching the firework show together.
Lastly, Naruto and Ino were sitting on a grassy hill viewing the fireworks. They were able to find the best spot to watch them since there wasn't anyone with them.
"Wow...so beautiful" Ino said seeing a huge firework exploding in the sky into a flower.
"Ya it is" Naruto said staring at her with a smile.
Ino turns her head to him with a confused expression. Naruto raises his head.
"Well how do you feel now….after winning the festival" Naruto asked.
"...I don't know…" Ino replies softly.
"What? How can you not know?" Naruto asked.
"well...I feel happy," Ino said, placing her hand against her chest. "Very happy...but...I think-"
"I think?" Naruto asked, leaning his ear close.
"I want to do something more...something different" Ino responded. "I felt like creating this club and making it popular even though it was simple a card club...is a stepping stone for me"
"Aren't you an overachiever" Naruto states crossing his arm.
"I guess I am" Ino said with a big smile stretching her arms up. "And you are too"
"Hm?" Naruto replied with a small smile. "Sometimes"
Ino stands up feeling tired of sitting. Naruto does the same. Two fireworks clash in the sky creating a huge explosion in the shape of a rose.
"At least for my next venture... I have you by my side" Ino said, taking his hand.
"Next venture?...why do I feel like I put myself in more trouble?" Naruto said, squeezing her hand gently.
"Careful...don't forget who you are speaking" Ino said with one eye open and a slight smirk.
"I mean...of course sweety" Naruto said grinning nervously. "Let's do our best in the next venture we will have together"
Ino quickly gave a surprise kiss that Naruto didn't suspect. He wasn't fast enough to react. Ino blushed.
"Better"
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Sorry for the long update but its finally….come to and end! The story behind How I thought of this story involved me working one day in a grocery store and I got inspired like that….I thought of it all!
Though, I didn't know how much attention this would have gotten when I started it….thank you to every reader who followed along and waited and read til the end….My mind was about to wander to a different place near the end that will totally .-. Change the outcome but I stopped myself for now..
That idea will be in the next story I will be writing but it will actually be a multi parted story.
A story that I've been planning to ever since the beginning but didn't know how until now...so get ready!...be on the lookout! ….And Naruto will play a big role in it as well as a few other characters….and my OC specifically
Thanks for reading!
Upcoming Story: The Rogue Hero: Origins.