Chapter 3: Adversaries
Face Off; Kakashi vs. Nokki
(The next morning, Kakashi is the
first one up and in the dinning hall. Nokki is ironically the last
and Kakashi had already left.)
Nokki:*as he walked in* "Where's
Kakashi?"
Sakura: "None of your business."
Nokki: "I
wasn't talking to you Genin."
Sakura:*scowls*
Lei:*puts a
hand on her shoulder* "Don't let him get to you Sakura. He can't
do anything to you."
Nokki: "And since when did you become
their sensei, Lei? Last I checked you, couldn't be a Jounin until
after you beat me at the Sacred Arena."
Lei: "I'm not
claiming to be their sensei. I'm just keeping an eye on them for
Kakashi until later."
Nokki: "Hmph."
Hinata:*sitting next
to Lei* "He's creepy."
Lei: "Always has been always will
be."
Sakura: "In more ways than one."
Hinata:*nods in
agreement*
(Meanwhile in the Hokage's office…)
Sandaime:
"Now Kakashi, I know you will not be holding me responsible for
whatever happens in your battle with Nokki, but I will be
watching."
Kakashi: "If you insist sir. However, if anything
goes wrong and I can't train with my students, would you mind
letting Lei take that role?"
Sandaime: "That I'll
do."
Kakashi: "Thank you."
Sandaime:*nods* "You should
get going. Wouldn't want to be late."
Kakashi:*bows and heads
out*
(Back in the dinning hall.)
Kurenai: "Who did you get to
judge to judge the match, Lei?"
Lei: "Sei will be. He's
preparing the rules over there with Anko as we speak."
Gai:
"This should be an interesting match. The two of them haven't
squared off like this since they were in the Chuunin exams."
Tenten:
"It's been that long since they've fought?"
Gai: "Yes.
It was the third part of the exam and Nokki never laid a finger on
him. It was actually pretty funny seeing Nokki get his ass handed to
him on a silver platter."
Lei: "How could I forget that? There
was almost no one in the stands who was rooting for
Nokki."
Naruto:*laughs* "That many people hated him?"
Lei:
"Damn straight. Then again, Kakashi never lost a match like that.
Even when he did lose, he wasn't complaining."
Iruka: "That's
because you were the only Shinobi he couldn't beat."
Lei: "I
wasn't unbeatable. My dad kicked my ass all the time."
(Later,
Lei met Team 7 out by the lake. She's on top of Smicha in big
form.)
Lei: "Ready to go?"
(They nod.)
Lei: "Hop on
then. I'm warning you now though, she's pretty fast."
(They
get on and hold on tight as Lei urges Smicha into a run.)(Meanwhile
in the tower…)
Anko:*Standing in the gallery* "I thought you
said she'd be here Sei."
Sei: "I did and she will be. Trust
me. Now, how many rules do we have?"
Anko: "Only one. No
enchanted weaponry."
Sei: "Hm. How 'bout try to keep
bloodshed to a minimum, 10 second count if you're down and you
lose?"
Anko: "What's the fun in that?"
Sei: "Anko,
we don't need a murder on our hands. Especially this close to the
full moon."
Anko: "It was days ago."
Sei: "The effects
sometimes linger for a few days."
Anko: "Alright fine.
Yeesh."
(As they continue to argue in the tower, Nokki and
Kakashi are already on their way there. Kakashi has already reached
the gate by the time Nokki is halfway there. Lei and Team 7 come up
to the gates right behind Kakashi.)
Kakashi: "So you followed
me, eh?"
Lei: "And? Can you think of a better way of getting
here without getting mangled?"
Kakashi:*gave a small laugh and
then turned to the gates. He pushes them open and proceeds
inside.*
(Lei and the Genin follow him in. Anko and Sei are
waiting inside.)
Sei: "See, I told you she'd show up."
Anko:
"Shut up."
Lei: "Were you two gambling again?"
Sei:
"NO!"
Anko: "Yes."
Lei:*sighs*
Kakashi:*rolls his
eyes* "Why I am not surprised? That was a common sight in the old
days."
Sei: "Hmph."
Lei: "Don't start with me."
Sei:
"Fine. Who else is coming?"
Naruto: "The Hokage and the rest
of the Guard."
Sei: "Ugh. Why so many people?"
Lei: "They
wanted to come, I didn't ask them to."
(They soon head into
the gallery as Nokki comes into the tower. He and Kakashi stand on
opposite sides of the battle field as the rest of the Guard come
in.)
Lei: "Some things never change."
Sasuke: "What are
you talking about?"
Lei: "Nokki is still the same asshole he
always was. I'm just glad Kakashi's not the same person he was
when he started the academy."
Sakura: "What do you mean?"
Lei:
"He was a little shy at first. At least until I stepped in one day
when he was attacked by a gang of older students. My mother cleared
that right up after I caught up with them."
Naruto: "Sounds
like a tough childhood."
Lei: "Tch, you have no idea. They
were only afraid of my mother because she was married to the son of
the Third Hokage."
(He chose that moment to walk in.)
Sandaime:
"Reminiscing Lei?"
Lei: "No re-remembering. What are you
doing here?"
Sandaime: "I got him into this mess, so I might
as well see him out of it."
(The rest of the Guard comes in
around 11:30 and joins in the upstairs gallery. Shortly after they
walk in, Sei stands in front of the statue and calls for quiet.)
Sei:
"We will soon begin the match. But first the rules. The first rule
is that there will be no enchanted weaponry of any
kind."
Nokki:*standing in the door* "Damn."
Kakashi:*standing
in the opposite door*
Sei: "The only elements you will be
permitted to use are your own Chakra and your own special abilities.
If you use any enchanted items you will lose the battle of a T.K.O.
And the second rule is that if you're down you get a 10 second
count to keep bloodshed to a minimum. Now that the rules have been
stated will the parties please come forth!"
Nokki:*walks out, an
ugly smirk on his face.*
Hinata: "That smirk makes him look even
creeper."
Sakura: "No kidding."
Sei: "You may begin
when ready."
Nokki: "A word of advice Kakashi: I know a few
more tricks since last time."
Kakashi: "So do I."
Nokki:
"Always so arrogant and cocky."*pop his knuckles. Then links his
fingers to form the stance for the Byakugan*
Hinata:! "He's
about to use his Byakugan."
Gai: "That's not good, using his
Byakugan so soon after the full moon."
Tenten: "Why's
that?"
Gai: "Normally it'll go berserk, and he'll be out
for blood."
Lei:*has her arms folded and hiding her crossed
fingers* * "Don't let him get to you Kakashi."*
Nokki:
"Byakugan!"
Kakashi:*stands at the ready*
Nokki: "Don't
think you can outwit me now Kakashi. Even your Sharingan is
useless."
Kakashi: "We'll just have to see about
that."
Nokki:*frowns* "You're disappointing me Kakashi. You
have yet to defend yourself."*lunges headlong at
Kakashi*
Kakashi:*dodges him at the last second, letting Nokki hit
the floor* "How so? You just missed me."
Nokki:*quickly
gets up and tries the gentle fist, aiming for his left
arm*
Kakashi:*dodges. As Nokki lands on his feet again, he low
kicks him.*
Nokki:*cant' dodge because he just landed, falls to
the floor on his back but quickly get back up. He draws
kunai.*
Kakashi: "Oh please."*pulls a kunai out*
Sakura:
"Come on Master Kakashi, hand his butt to him."
(Kakashi and
Nokki are exchanging blows without the kunai, which they have
discarded on the floor.)
Nokki:*tries to hook shot
him*
Kakashi:*blocks it, and nailing a punch in the
stomach.*
Nokki: "Oomph."
Kakashi:*Throws him off and
prepares to launch another attack*
Nokki:*jumps into the air and
spin kicks Kakashi in the shoulder, knocking him over.*
Kakashi:*gets
up* "Is that all you got in you Nokki?"
Nokki: "I've got
plenty more."
Kakashi: "Bring it on then."
Nokki: "My
pleasure."*goes into an attack.*
Kakashi:*pushes him away when
he's an inch away from his face. He runs behind him and
low kicks him again*
Nokki:*dodges this one and spin kicks
again*
Kakashi:*bends over backwards to avoid the attack and
places his hands on the floor behind him. he brings his legs up and
kicks Nokki in the jaw, flips over and lands on his
feet*
Nokki:*rubbing his jaw* "That one actually hurt. Heh, but
I doubt the rest will."
(They start exchanging blows
again.)
Nokki:*catches Kakashi in the lower ribs, and there's a
loud snap.*
All:*shock line*
Kakashi:*is doubled over , but on
his feet, in pain*
Nokki:* "Forget the rules."* "This is the
end Kakashi."
Kakashi: "It's far from over."*tries to
stand straight*
Nokki: "Hah! You've got two broken ribs, how
do you expect to fight back?"*punches him again and knocks him back
several feet and onto his back*
Kakashi:*is laying there
unconscious*
Nokki:*unsheathes a purple-ish dagger. Leaps into the
air* "This is the end of you."
Lei: "SEI STOP THE
MATCH!!!"
Sei: "Match called on account of illegal weaponry.
Kakashi is the victor."
Nokki: "I don't care."*plunges
toward Kakashi, his dagger raised*
Naruto:*jumps down and tackles
Nokki before he reaches Kakashi* "You don't eve attack a man when
he's down."
Lei:*jumps down and goes to Kakashi, pulls down
his mask and starts mouth to mouth resuscitation*
Nokki:*pushes
off Naruto and lunges at him again*
Anko: "SOMEBODY STOP
HIM BEFORE HE KILLS SOMEONE!!!"*jumps down*
(Gai,
Iruka, Kurenai, and Sei try to keep him contained.)
Sei:*pulls out
a kunai with a chain on it. He swings it like a lasso and gets it
around Nokki. He runs around him in circles, chaining him up.*
Nokki:
"Curse you Sei."*can't move.*
Lei:*continues mouth to mouth
until his coughs blood into her mouth. She spits it
out*
Kakashi:*rolled over onto his side, coughing up blood and
holding his side*
Anko: "Get the medic in here now."
(The
Medical Ninja come him, put him on a stretcher and got him
out.)
Lei:*stands up again, her flooding with tears*
Iruka:*goes
over to her* "Lei-san, you alright."
Lei:*shakes her head
vigorously, her tears fall to the floor. She looks down to the
blood*
Iruka:*wraps a comforting around her*
Sakura:*jumps down
with Sasuke behind her* "Miss Lei are you alright?'
Anko:
"Leave her be for right now. She's pretty upset."
Naruto:*walks
back over to Lei* "Sorry, I tried."
Iruka: "It's alright
Naruto. You did your best to help him. You've done him proud."
(The
others are struggling to get Nokki into solitary
confinement.)
Iruka:*gently tightens his grip and places his other
arm around her, trying to comfort her*
Lei:*rests her head on his
shoulder, tears running down her cheeks*
(Everyone in the gallery
is appalled by Nokki's blood thirsty attitude toward
Kakashi.)
Smicha:*jumps done and onto Sakura's shoulder*
(Later
on, Lei takes Team 7 to Kakashi. However, no one is allowed to see.
Lei only got a glimpse of him in his room. He's just laying there,
unconscious, his middle wrapped in bandages, an oxygen mask over his
mouth, and the other machine monitoring his heart rate.)
