Diclaimer: I ownly own the characters of Michael, Gandisin, Eric and Piran in this chapter. I don't own the other Naruto characters.

A/N: This is my 6th chapter and I hope it is good. Please read this story and review so that I know if it is good or not. Alright now read chapter 6.

Chapter 6

Lee's determination!

Eric turned to walk back up to the stands, thinking that he had won. He suddenly stopped when he found out that he was trapped. "What the hell," he muttered. He looked down to see white energy wrapping its way around his legs.

"Like it," came a voice. Eric shot his head up to look for the voice. Standing a few feet ahead was a now smiling Naruto. "It's called my spirit binding jutsu. It binds itself to the user and can't be broken." Eric looked ahead with wide eyes.

"Are you going to finish me then?" Eric asked shakily.

"Not kill you if that's what you mean," replied Naruto. He did his favorite hand sign and called out the "shadow replication jutsu". Four clones had emerged beside Naruto. One ran forward and punched Eric, while another jumped off the first's back and flipped into the air. The four clones ran forward and each kicked him a different time. "U-zi-ma-ki," they chanted before the last clone in the air came down and smashed Eric hard into the ground with his heel. "Uzimaki barrage," the last Naruto had said. The referee walked over and checked on Eric. He quickly stood up and took a step back before raising his hand.

"Winner, Naruto!" he called to the shocked crowd. No one knew how he survived that attack head on. They turned to each other with confused looks. He smiled as he walked up to the stands to see his friends. Tenten jumped at him and began to kiss him over and over again.

"I knew you would win," Tenten said happily. Gaara nodded to Naruto then turned back to watching the tournament and see who would fight whom.

"Nice job," Shikamaru and Choji said in unison. They patted Naruto on the back while Neji and Ino just nodded. Lee and Sakura were still out training as they waited for the next match. Michael smiled at Naruto then turned to Shizune with the same smile. As Naruto was busy being congratulated by all his friends, Michael was talking to Shizune in private.

"What did you want to talk to me about?" Shizune asked puzzled. Michael smiled warmly at her.

"I just wanted to say out of the whole time I have spent near you, I think...t-that I may be f-falling in...love with you," Michael finally stated. Shizune was taken aback, but she composed herself and looked into his warm brown eyes and smiled.

"I think I love you too," Shizune finally stated. They lend in and kissed each other passionately on the lips. They continued to break apart for breath then kissed again. They barley heard the announcement for the next fight.

"The next match is Lee vs. Sasuke!" came the distant announcer's voice. Shizune and Michael broke apart and went to watch the match. Lee stood ready to face the smug Sasuke.

"Get him Lee!" everyone was shouting as a unit. Michael watched Sasuke and the same uneasiness fell over him. 'What was it,' he thought to himself as the match began.

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Lee ran forward and swung his foot out to kick Sasuke. The shinobi caught the kick and spun Lee in a circle before tossing him hard into the ground. "Is that all you got?" Sasuke mocked. "Somehow I thought this was going to be a tough match." He gave a short chuckle as he prepared for Lees next attack.

"I will not give up!" Lee shouted. "I'll make you pay for your evil deeds." Sasuke gave another laugh as Lee bent down to take off his weights. When that was done he ran at lightning speed to attack Sasuke. Lee struck out at Sasuke from behind, but Sasuke's eyes could actually keep up. He blocked the attack and sent Lee, with a kick to the chest, hard into the wall. Sasuke did some hand seals.

"Fire style! Dragon Flame Jutsu!" a surge of fire shot out and struck Lee. The young ninja fell to the ground with blood dripping onto the ground.

"I...will...win!" Lee's voice exclaimed through gasps of air. "THE SPRINGTIME OF YOUTH TELLS ME SO!" Lee screamed. He got up and clenched his fist together and gathered his chakra. "Third gate...open!" he called. Slowly he began to change and his power was increasing. "Fourth gate...open!" he called out after the third gate was open. He sprung forward too fast to follow and punched Sasuke hard into the air. Using his new speed he appeared behind Sasuke and punched him into the ground. "Fifth gate...open!" he called for the next gate and went to the ground and smashed Sasuke's surprised form back into the air. "Time to finish this. Sixth gate...open!" The last gate he was able to open at the moment opened up and he shot forward and brutally assaulted Sasuke.

"How the-" Sasuke was cut off when a fist smashed his face. A kick came around and slammed into Sasuke's neck causing him to smash hard into the ground. He slowly got up with blood slowly dripping off his face, arms, body, and legs. He grinned as he opened his own power. The curse mark glowed and Sasuke had dark vapor pouring out. Lee saw this and came down to take him out with the next attack. When Lee punched out at Sasuke, he disappeared and reappeared behind him and then smiled as he punched Lee hard into the wall. Sasuke walked over to the hurt form and picked him up by the neck. "Time for a little rest," the voice of Sasuke hissed into Lee's ear.

"N-no!" Lee managed. Sasuke smiled as he pulled back his fist.

"Seal of darkness!" he exclaimed. The energy shot into Lee's body. His body shook violently as blood shot from his mouth and body. He shook a few minutes before going limp. He dropped the form and walked back up to the stands to talk with his sensei. Everyone gasped and cheered at the same time for Sasuke. Except for Naruto and the gang.

"Winner, Sasuke!" Gandisin called to the crowd. The medical ninja came out and picked up Lee and placed him on a stretcher. Sakura jumped down and followed them to where Kiba, Ino were watching the still forms of their loves: Hinata, and Neji.

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Naruto clenched his fists again on the railing as he watched Sasuke walk off. "I will kill him!" Naruto spat angrily. Tenten rubbed his shoulder to calm him.

"I'm sure you will," she whispered to him. Naruto turned and gave Tenten a tight embrace.

"Thanks for being here with me Tenten-chan," Naruto said to her. "And good luck on your next match. If you win, you'll have to fight Sasuke."

"I know," Tenten sighed with a hint of nervousness in her tone. Naruto smiled and kissed her on the lips for a few minutes. Go knock them dead. Tenten left to go fight her next opponent while Michael walked up to Naruto.

"Doing good Naruto-kun?" he asked when he got near.

"I'm doing fine Michael-sensei," Naruto answered. Michael patted Naruto's shoulder for comfort.

"Tenten will be fine, you just wait," Michael said with a smile. Naruto looked at him and smiled.

"How are things with Shizune?" Naruto asked curiously.

"Doing good," Michael replied with a grin.

"You two going out I take it," Naruto said with a smirk.

"You're right," Michael said with the same grin. "She's a great person."

"I'm glad you found someone for you," Naruto said with another big grin.

"Yeah, thanks Naruto-kun," Michael said as he turned and walked back to Shizune. When he got there he kissed her lips. They then turned to watch the remaining matches. Tenten had won her match, as well as Gaara, and Michael. Round 4 was about to begin, and if Naruto won he would be fighting either Sasuke or Tenten in the quarterfinals. He had to win to prove he was the best.

"The first match of round 4 is Naruto vs. Piran!" Gandisin called to the crowd. Naruto walked down and faced Piran. Piran had a sword attatched to his side and a pirates hat.

"Nice get up," Naruto laughed.

"Shut it boy!" Piran snapped. "You don't know the power I hold do you?"

"No, and I don't care," Naruto said as he got into a fighting stance. Gandisin called for the match to begin. Piran drew his sword and jumped forward with all his power to strike Naruto. The blonde shinobi pulled out his kunai and met the blade half-way. Everyone watched eagerly as the fighters blades clashed against the other. Tenten clenched her fist tightly to the railing.

"Come on Naruto-kun," she whispered. Michael turned and smiled at her.

"Naruto-kun will win, so don't worry," he called to Tenten. She turned to him and smiled before turning to the match at hand. The blades continued to clash together.

To be continued...

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A/N: That was chapter 6, hope that was good. Thanks for reading and please review, I would really like a few reviews, thanks again for reading. Chapter 7 is already in production so it won't be long till it is out.