Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. I only own Michael, and Piran who play a role in this chapter.

A/N: This is chapter 7 and I hope that it is as good as the last 6. Please read and review this story. I really like it and want to get opinions on it. Well, read on and review when done.

Chapter 7

The raging demon! Naruto's pledge!

Naruto dodged the coming blade attack and then did a few jumps backwards to keep some distance from him and Piran. "Nice," the pirate ninja said. He took his sword back and placed it over his shoulder. "Can I kill you now?"

"Shut the hell up you idiot!" Naruto exclaimed through clenched teeth. He got in his fighting stance and prepared for another attack.

"Temper. Temper," Piran said with mock laughter. He raised his sword up above his head. "How do you like this. Art of sealed chakra!" The blade glowed a bright color as Piran swung it out towards the blonde shinobi. The light came so fast that Naruto couldn't dodge. He felt no pain however.

"Was that it?" Naruto asked with a laugh. Piran gave a slight smirk as he watched the shinobi. "I'll beat you with these. Shadow clone jutsu!" Naruto's eyes went wide as he didn't summon a clone, but instead he had collapsed on the ground with blood spraying out of his hands. "What the hell!"

"It is called the art of sealed chakra," Piran said with a smile. "It sends a light out that completely seals the targets chakra. You can use chakra attacks, but they will only end up killing you. The only way to free the chakra is to destroy my sword." He took the sword to his body and slowly placed it inside. "To do that, you will have to kill me." Naruto looked at him in wide eyes. He couldn't use any jutsus with fear of killing himself. And he had to deliver a blow that would pierce that guys stomach and destroy the sword.

"Shit!" Naruto spat on the ground. He slowly got up and looked at Piran. "I will still win idiot. Believe it!" he called out. Piran smiled as he did some hand seals.

"We'll see. Water style! Water dragon jutsu!" a dragon of water shot towards Naruto at high speed. Naruto rolled to the side to avoid the attack, but came face to face with Piran who punched him hard into the wall with his fist. Everyone looked down in shock as they saw the demon child get beat so easily.

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In the stands Tenten was watching with clenched fists. "Naruto-kun!" she screamed out. Michael walked up to her and put a hand on her shoulder.

"Calm child," he whispered. "Naruto-kun will be fine." Shizune walked over and kissed the man on the cheek.

"You sure," Shizune whispered.

"Positive," Michael told the woman. He smiled as he kissed Shizune passionately on the lips. "He is my student after all," he said with a confident smirk.

"I know," Shizune smiled as she kissed him again. "I just worry about him."

"That's typical of someone who cares for another," Michael whispered. He guided her back to their seats so that they could watch the match unfold before them.

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Naruto got up from the rubble and breathed heavily as he looked at the pirate. "Bastard," he muttered. He ran forward and kicked at Piran, who simply dodged the attack. The pirate ninja came around and smashed his fist into Naruto, sending him flying. "This guy is really strong," Naruto muttered as he got up from the ground.

"I thought you would be more entertaining," laughed Piran. He did some more hand seals as he watched Naruto stand up. "Water style! River of death jutsu!" A river shot out and hit Naruto. The force of it cut through the shinobi's skin and blood slowly dripped on the ground as the river discharged him. He got up again and stared at the pirate.

"I will win!" Naruto shouted for all to hear. Piran laughed as he took a fighting pose.

"Come and get me then," the pirate mocked. Naruto ran forward and threw a punch out, but quickly teleported behind Piran. Ignoring the pain of using a teleportation jutsu, he punched Piran hard into the ground. The blonde shinobi then jumped up and came down hard onto Piran's back. The pirate coughed up blood as he got himself up. "Nice move Naruto," Piran said through coughs of blood. He might have strong fists and feet, but his body can't take a lot of hits. He lowered his hands as he prepared to finish this match. "Time to end this!" he shouted. Naruto took a step back and jumped forward to attack Piran again. The pirate prepared to dodge, but found out he couldn't move. "Wha-" he was cut off as he saw strings tied around his body. He looked up to see Naruto with blood all over him as he gathered in some chakra. His arm felt like it was being torn off as he began to scream in pain. Blood shot from Naruto's right hand and arm as he came in with a huge blow.

"Time to die!" Naruto screamed as he shot the fist out to hit Piran with all of its force. "Spirit fist of absolute!" The fist attack broke through Piran's stomach and destroyed the blade with in. Blood sprayed out as the pirate backed off. A kick from Naruto sent the pirate spiraling to the ground hard. Naruto landed on the ground with blood dripping heavily onto the ground. His arm was about to fall off and blood just came from his mouth. Gandisin called for the medical ninja and then raised his hand.

"Winner, Naruto! Who is among the eight fighters in the quarterfinals!" Gandisin called out. Tenten jumped down along with Tsunade as they ran over to help Naruto. Tenten caught Naruto as he was falling and placed him on the ground.

"Tsunade-sama," Tenten said as she turned to the hokage. "Can you heal this wound?" Tsunade examined it and smiled.

"Of course Tenten-chan," she smiled. "Let's take him to our little area so we aren't in the way." Tenten picked up her beloved Naruto and jumped into the stands followed by Tsunade. When they got there, they placed Naruto on the ground and Tsunade began to heal him. After a while the entire wound was healed up and Naruto opened his eyes.

"Thanks granny Tsunade," he muttered. Tsunade smiled as she helped him up.

"No problem," Tsunade smiled. Tenten threw herself on Naruto and began to kiss him.

"I'm so glad that you are better Naruto-kun," Tenten squealed as she continued to kiss him. Naruto put his arm around her body and pulled her close to his own body.

"I love you Tenten-chan," Naruto whispered as he stroked her back. They got up slowly and Naruto kissed Tenten gently on the lips. "Good luck against Sasuke," he whispered. Tenten nodded as she heard her name being called. Naruto watched her go before walking up to the railing to see the two now glaring at each other. Naruto gulped. "Don't die," Naruto whispered as the referee called for the match to begin.

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Tenten pulled out some shuriken and threw them at Sasuke who simple dodged them like they were nothing. "Pathetic," he muttered. He ran forward and Tenten took out two scrolls and began to do hand seals as she placed them on the ground.

"Rising twin dragons!" the weapon mistress called out as the scrolls opened up and shot into the air. Tenten jumped with all her energy and started placing her hands on the scrolls. Each touch made a weapon appear and she threw them out with both hands and feet. Sasuke dodged them but stopped when he felt the blades pierce into his skin.

"What the hell," he muttered as he looked back to see every single blade hit him. Blood was pouring onto the ground as he turned back to face the kunoichi. He smiled as the blades shot out of his body and slowly the wounds healed themselves. He ran forward and picked Tenten up by the neck. "Seal of darkness!" He punched the girl and she screamed in pain as she went limp. Naruto clenched the railing as he began to change into his demon form and he jumped down when Sasuke threw the kunoichi towards the wall which would kill her. Naruto caught Tenten and pulled her close.

"Tenten-chan," Naruto growled tears in his eyes. "Wake up." She didn't move as he slowly placed her on the ground and began to sniff her for any sign of life.

"Don't waste your time kitten," came a familiar voice. Naruto raised his head and slowly realization dawned on him.

"You are Orochimaru!" screamed out the enraged Kyuubi. Sasuke gave a smile as he laughed.

"You aren't dumb now, are you?" Orochimaru taunted.

"How?" Naruto's voice asked this time.

"When you killed Sasuke and freed him from the darkness I took over his body and waited for Kyle to bring him to full power," the now revealed Orochimaru boasted.

"So, you're the one who killed my family," Kyuubi growled.

"What ever you little kitten," Orochimaru laughed.

"Fool! No one calls the great Kyuubi a kitten!" Kyuubi roared with the help of Naruto's body.

"I can say what I want," Orochimaru laughed.

"So you were the one hurting my friends, not Sasuke," Naruto growled this time.

"Correct you are. You're prize is a front row seat to the afterlife," Orochimaru laughed again.

"Hinata...Neji...Lee...and now Tenten," Kyuubi and Naruto growled in unison. "You even forced Sasuke to hurt us. I will kill you Orochimaru and save my close friends and my best friend."

"You still trust Sasuke?" Orochimaru mocked.

"With my life," Kyuubi and Naruto growled with venom. "We will send you Orochimaru to the fiery abyss of hell." Everyone watched with horror as the power of the two fighters escalated.

"Then come get me in the next fight," Orochimaru laughed as he turned around. "So long demon fox."

"I promise that I will kill you Orochimaru!" Kyuubi and Naruto hissed. "This is a promise I will keep. For Neji...Hinata...Lee...Tenten...Ino...Kiba...Sakura...everyone else." He began to break down in tears as he glared at Sasuke's possessed body. "And I will kill you for Sasuke!" he roared with a force to put thunder to shame. He backed off as Orochimaru left with a smile. "I promise," he growled to himself. He changed back to normal and turned around to pick up Tenten. He looked at her peaceful appearance and headed to the hospital rooms. When he got there he got her a bed and placed her down gently. He kissed her cold cheeks and watched her as she laid their with not a flicker of life. He sat there watching her for what was hours. He could vaguely hear the tournament as the remaining fights went by quickly. The announcer's voice came over the village.

"The eight quarterfinalists are: Naruto, Sasuke, Gaara, Raind, Kyle, Drikon, Grander, and Michael! In three days the quarterfinals will begin!" the announcer's voice finished swiftly. At that moment the others walked in and looked at Naruto with curious looks. Tsunade walked over and placed a hand on his shoulders.

"It's time you tell them," she whispered. Kiba, Ino, and Sakura turned to Naruto with the same curious looks. Naruto gave a deep sigh as he prepared to tell the story of the Kyuubi.

To be continued...

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A/N: That was chapter 7 and I hope it was good. Please review and I will get chapter 8 out as soon as I can. Again thanks for reading my story.