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The Legend of Hope Chapter 7: Bloody war
Kakuro gave up his match, thus Rikku took on Shino. Shino was good, but had one weakness, due to being made entirely of insects. Fire. And Rikku used that to her advantage, to win. Shikimaru and Temari squared off, which resulted in Shikimaru giving up, but he displayed his various shadow abilities, to give him some good feedback. Now, The postponed match of Sasuke VS Gaara, had now come on.
It was a quick and fierce battle. But the end of is showed Sasuke driving a Chiordi through Gaara's shoulder. For the first time, in his life, Gaara bled. But Backstage, Rikku was cowering behind Naruto.
"I forgot about your phobia" Naruto said. It was then, that most of the crowd was put under a gengetsu, which resulted in everyone going asleep, followed by the sand and Sound armies attacking. But Konoha was prepared.
Sasuke then chased after Gaara, which Naruto and Sakura did the same. Byt then, Gaara was in his full demon form. When he saw Sakura, he pinned her to a tree, with a sand claw.
"You want her to live, then defeat me quickly" He growled out. Sasuke was done in. He was out of chakra, and his curse was clearly seen.. Naruto stepped up, activating 2 of his tails. He showed his power to Gaara, who was damaging the forest now, as he was large.
"You are powerful, Naruto" Gaara said, impressed. He then made aa verison of his body pop out fromthe head, and put himself to sleep. It was Shukaku who was in control now.
"Damn. I guess it's time" Naruto said. He got his staff out, and summoned Valfor. He got on, as the two managed to try to battle against Shukaku.
"Sir, from what I see, we have to wake him up. Shukaku was one of the legendary demons. Aparrently, he hated being a good person, and hurt those he was sealed into. With that being said, when they go to sleep, he takes over entirely" Valfor said. Naruto smirked.
"Wake him up then. I got it. You ready for an overdrive?" Naruto asked.
"Sya the word, and I'll blast him" Valfor said. Naruto nodded. Valfor charged up.
"Energy Blast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Both Naruto and Valfor said. Valfor hit Shukaku with it. It cut the demon down to size, but didn't wake Gaara up. Naruto jumped off, then headbutted Gaara, who woke up. The rest of Shukaku turned into sand.
"You beat me" Gaara said. Naruto smiled. Valfor came down beside him.
"I did. But without help from my friends, It wouldn't have been possible. Gaara...ther is more to life then killing. Just because you were spoiled then hunted, it made you who you are. But deep down, I know that you just want to have people that would do anything for you, as long as it makes you happy. My eyes of truth can see that. But what you don't realize, your siblings are those people. Death is only needed, when you have to kill them" Naruto said. Gaara listened, then smiled.
"Naruto...thank you" Gaara said. Valfor and Naruto went over to Sasuke and Sakura, who were both out. Naruto put them on Valfors back, before rubbing the serpent's neck.
"Thank you" Naruto said, as Valfor flew off. Naruto ran behind him.
The third Hokage, was one of the many victims during the tragedy. Orochimaru killed him. Everyone mourned at the funeral. Later h\that night, Arashi made a decision.
"Sir, you really wish to do this?" Kakashi asked. Arashi nodded.
"I'm resigning as Hokage of Konoha. I have to. I knew that I would eventually" Arashi said. Kakashi looked saddened, for all that he could at least look like.
"Sir...father...If that is your choice, then I will stand by it. Does Naruto know" Kakashi said. Arashi nodded. The two looked out the window, to see the many pyreflies go to the farplane.
"How is it, that something so beautiful, can be so horrific?" Arashi asked.Kakashi sighed.
"I know. But there is one suggestion I'd like to make. Find a replacement before you resign officially" Kakashi said. Arashi nodded.
"Jiraya, Sasuke, and Naruto will do just that. They are going to find Tsunade" Arashi said. Kakshi smiled.
"This will be good" Kakashi said. Arashi agreed with the statement.