Chapter 12: A Battle to Remember: The Fool vs. the Lunatic
(Kyo had been taken forcibly back to his room by a doctor as Kakashi walked up.)
Kakashi:? "What's up with him?"
Sakura: "He left his room when he wasn't suppose to."
Kakashi: "And what's up with you?"
Sakura: "He pissed me off again."
Kakashi: -_-; "Oh brother."
Naruto: "What else is new?"
Kakashi: "Do you really want her to answer that?"
Naruto: "No."
Sakura:*crosses her arms, aggravated* "You'll have plenty of time before he gets out. They're probably going to check for rabies."
Kakashi: "If they did they would never fight. To check for that you need to cut off the things head."
Sakura: "Oh good, one less problem for Konoha to deal with."
Kakashi:*warningly* "Sakura."
Sakura: "What? He started it."
Naruto, Hinata:...?
Kakashi: "Never mind. You'll find out soon enough."
Naruto:*looks back at Hinata, confused. he shrugs*
(A few hours later, Naruto and the others head back to the mansion. Once inside, Lei looks into the courtyard.)
Lei:*stopping*
Kakashi: "Something wrong?"
Lei: "Yeah, there's someone else in the courtyard with Shikamaru. I just can't quiet see who it is."
(Lei heads outside, with the others behind her. In the courtyard, Shikamaru is leaning against a tree talking to an older boy in a black sleeveless trench, a red muscle shirt, black studded finger gloves, and the Konoha forehead protector pinned to the chest pocket of the trench like a badge of honor. His hair was red with black streaks, and his eyes were silver.)
Shikamaru: "Why should I waste my time fighting you?"
Dude: "I'm not asking for a fight. I'm asking if you've seen Kyo."
Shikamaru: "Sounded more like a challenge the first time you said it, Unmei."
Unmei:*frowns*
(There was a girl with him. She was wearing a one shouldered belly shirt, a black mini-skirt, red sandals, fishnet shorts and her forehead protector as her belt. Her hair was green with red tips and her eyes a light blue.)
Chick: "Unmei, don't bother fighting him. Sensei wanted us to find Kyo and that's why we're here."
Lei:*stepping in* "Pardon me."
Unmei:*turns to her.* "Who are you, another guard member?"
Lei: "No, I am the guarded."
Hinata:*talking to Naruto* "Those are Kyo's teammates. Unmei and Talmera."
Naruto: "They are? Then isn't their sensei Garagochi?"
Hinata:*nods*
Lei: "If you two are looking for Kyo, he's at the hospital with a concussion."
Talmera: "I told you he'd wind up there. You saw Sakura kick him in the face last night."
Unmei: "Alright Talmera. Thanks."*disappears*
Talmera:*sighs* "Sorry about that. Kyo's been disappearing a lot lately and missing training sessions."*disappears.*
Sakura:*after they leave* "Do you believe me now?"
Lei: "About Kyo being a missing nin? Yes, it's common knowledge in the Black Op ranks."
Sakura: O_O^ "THEN WHY DON'T THEY GO AFTER HIM!!!???"
Lei: "Because there isn't enough proof that he is the Black Spider."
Shikamaru: "Even if they had the proof, his father would just bail him out of jail. The Baka clan, as much as I hate to say it, is one of the highest ranked clans in Konoha."
Lei: "Yes, they're in the top three."
Sakura: "So. That doesn't mean he can't be punished."
Lei: "I know it's hard to accept the facts but we have to. Sei is having enough trouble with him."
Naruto: "What do you mean?"
Lei: "Well, believe it or not, Sei's a Black Op squadron leader."
Naruto Sakura Lee Gai Sasuke: "WHAT!!!???"
Lei: "You heard me."
Naruto: "That idiot is a squad leader? What is Konoha coming to?"
Kakashi: "He can be serious when he has to be."
(Meanwhile, inside the Hokage's office. Sei is sitting with his katana in his lap.)
Sandaime: "I want you to keep an eye on him. If he starts pulling any funny strings, report it to me immediately."
Sei: "Yes sir. I will do my best."*bows to him and heads out of the room. He mistakenly walked into the garden as Talmera and Unmei came back with some bad news.*
Sakura: "Again?"
Talmera:*nods* "He's out there somewhere wreaking havoc."
Unmei: "It wouldn't be the first time."
Sei:*clueless look* "What'd I miss?"
Lei:-_-; "A lot lil' bro."
Sei: "Ya mind filling me in then."
Naruto: "Kyo escaped from the hospital."
Sei:*groans* "C'mon, let's get going before he gets too far."*disappears*
Unmei: "I'm going with him. Talmera you stay here just in case he comes back."
Talmera: "Right."
Unmei:*disappears*
(On the road, Unmei catches up with Sei.)
Unmei: "I have an idea where he's gone."
Sei: "Good, cuz I have no idea."
Unmei:*pulls slightly in front of him* "He prefers to train on softer ground, if he doesn't he fatigues faster."
Sei: "Why's that?"
Unmei: "He broke both ankles in at least seven different spots.."
Sei: "Hmm..."*sniffs, but doesn't get a scent* "He's by water."
Unmei: "The riverside. It's the only running source of water for miles."
Sei: "Then let's hop to it."*picks up the pace*
Unmei:*follows*
(At the river bank, the two of them stopped in a shaded area that was facing Kyo's back.)
Unmei: "There you are."
Sei: "We're gonna have to get him into one spot and capture him."
Unmei: "He can't sit still for more than five minuets."
Sei: "That'll be just enough unless we can tie him down."
Unmei: "Leave that to me."
Sei:*nods & disappears*
Kyo:*sitting at the river bank, starring into the water* * "They just don't get it do they?"*
Sei: "Oi, Kyo. Why don't you come with me?"
Kyo:*turns around. Sei is standing there his arms crossed* "And why should I?"
Sei: "Let's just say in your condition, you won't be able to beat Naruto."
Kyo:*tenses*
Sei:* "A soft spot."* "Well, you comin'?"
Kyo:*looks around for a minuet, and turns back to Sei* "NOT ON YOUR LIFE!!!"*lunges*
Sei: "Now'd be nice."
Unmei:*signs 9 and punches the ground* "Forces of Nature!"
(The ground begins to shake, and stops Kyo in his tracks. Tree roots come up around Kyo's feet and wrap around his ankles.)
Kyo: "Damn it."
Unmei: "That's what you get for your disobedience."
(The roots leg-lock Kyo and he falls to the floor. Unmei comes out of the bushes.)
Unmei:*hands on hips* "You still can't win against me Kyo. Not unless you found an arena in the sky."
Sei:*picks up Kyo by the back of his shirt* "C'mon. You're going back to the hospital."
Kyo: "Hmph."
Sei:*whispers into his ear* "I suggest you watch it. Attack me like that again and you'll suffer the consequences."
Unmei:*draws back the roots*
(Sei takes Kyo back to the hospital [he's in solitary confinement] and went back home. In the gardens, Lei and Sakura are there.)
Sakura: "Back already?"
Sei: "Yeah. What'd you expect, me to die?"
Lei: "No. Even you don't stink that bad. Besides, you're and Anbu Black Op squad leader. If you died I think grandpa would have a mental break down."
Sei: "Over me? I doubt it. Over you maybe."
Sakura: "Where'd they put him this time?"
Sei: "Solitary confinement. He won't be getting out anytime soon unless one of the doctors is in cahoots with him."
Sakura:*sarcastically* "You're enthusiastic."
Lei: "Alright you two, let's head inside and let Unmei and Talmera go."
Sei: "Unmei's on his way home."
Lei: "Whatever."
(The three of them head inside. Talmera is sitting the living room.)
Talmera: "Oh, you're back. Is he-"
Sei: "Yes. You're free to go."
Talmera: "Kay. Thanks."*heads out*
Sakura: "How long has she been a Genin?"
Lei: "Uh, four years. She and the boys keep getting their butts kicked in the first exam because Kyo never studies."
Sakura: "And I thought Shikamaru was bad."
Lei: "Let's put it this way, Kyo doesn't bother to pay attention or study. Shikamaru will at least pay attention every once in a while."
(The next week went by sluggishly. Naruto and Sei were training as Lei and Kakashi sat close by doing god knows what [no, not unspeakable things in the back of a Chevy]. Kyo was finally released from the hospital with doctors order's to do no fighting for a couple of days. This royally pissed him off, but he waited those two days. When they were up, he went off to the mansion with Talmera chewing him out. Unmei just walked silently beside them.)
Talmera:*stopping in the middle of her rant* "Something wrong Unmei?"
Unmei: "No, I'm fine."
Talmera: "You sure?"
Unmei: "Yes."
(They stop at the gates.)
Kyo: "UZUMAKI! GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE!!!"
(On the other side of the gate)
Ino: "He never gives up."
Tenten: "What'd you expect from a Baka?"*drops from her tree branch* "I'll tell them he's here."
Ino:*nods*
Tenten:*heads off*
Ino:*walks over to the gates, which are closed* "What do you want?"
Kyo: "What the hell do you think I want?"
Ino:*scowls*
Talmera: "Maybe if you'd be nice she'd open the gates."
Ino: "Nope, sorry. I can't do that without the Hokage's consent."
Kyo:*scowls*
Unmei:*raises an eyebrow* "Since when?"
Ino: "Early this morning. Lord Hokage told the entire guard that Kyo was not to be let in until he gave us permission to open them."
Unmei:*folds his arms* "Very well."
(Tenten continued until she found Sei and Naruto in the courtyard. They were taking a break.)
Tenten: "Sei, Naruto."
Sei:*looks up from his bandages that he was adjusting* "Yes."
Naruto:*turns to her*
Tenten: "He's here."
Sei: "Really?"
Tenten:*nods*
Sei: "Well, tell my grandfather then. And tell Kyo and his mates to meet us here."
Tenten: ! "But this courtyard isn't made for battle."
Sei: "I know, just trust me."
Tenten:*opened her mouth to argue, but quickly closed it as he gave her a look. she walked off.*
(She headed to the Hokage's office. Inside.)
Hokage: "Very well then."*stands* "Let them in."
Tenten: "Yes sir."*runs out of the room and to the gates*
(The gates have been blown off the hinges and Ino is lying on the ground knocked out.)
Tenten: "Oh my god!"*goes to Ino and helps her up* "What happened?"
Ino:*opening her eyes* "I dunno. I was standing at the gates and the next thing I knew I was on my back."
Tenten:*groans* "That means he's loose on the grounds."
Talmera:*appearing out of nowhere* "Don't worry. We've got him suppressed."
Tenten:*turns to her* "Good. Take him into the courtyard."
Talmera: "You got it."*disappears*
Ino:! "That's where they're battling?"
Tenten: "I hope not."*heads off*
Ino:*follows*
(Once the two of them arrive in the courtyard, Kyo is squirming to get out of what looks like a wooden cocoon.)
Ino: "What the hell happened to you?"
Talmera: ^_^ "He got trapped in a tree root."
Ino: O_O "That's a tree root?"
Sei: "Better believe it. That's the power of nature there Ino."
Unmei:*standing there not the least bit interested in the conversation.*
Sei: "You can let him out now."
Unmei:*shrugs. He snaps his fingers sharply and the root splits in two and shrinks back into the ground.* "You do anything stupid Kyo and I'm putting you back in that root."
Kyo:*scowls*
Sei: "Alright enough. C'mon, we've got a battle to attend to."
Talmera: "Here? Are you nuts?"
Sei: "Not here. Just follow me."*starts to walk off*
Tenten:*just noticed Naruto was gone* "Where's Naruto?"
Sei: "At the arena."
Tenten: "He knows where it is?"
Sei: "I told him how to get there, so yes."
Tenten:*rolls her eyes*
(Talmera and Unmei exchange funny looks and follow Sei. Kyo follows them with Tenten and Ino behind him. Eventually Sei stops in front of a set of double doors. Naruto is leaning against the wall beside them.)
Sei: "Here it is, just beyond those doors."
Kyo: "Then what are we waiting for."*lunges at the door, only to be tripped by Naruto*
Naruto: "Don't you have any patience? Nobody except the Hokage has the key."
Kyo: "What? Coulda told me that sooner."
Talmera: "What's the point in telling you? It only goes in one ear and out the other."
Kyo:*scowls*
(The Hokage walks up.)
Hokage:*pulling out a key* "Mr. Baka would you please save that for the battle."
Kyo:*stops and draws back his hand*
(The Hokage inserts the key into the keyhole and turns the key to the left. The lock clicks and he opens the door revealing a large courtyard. There are open hallways on the top of the two story courtyard for spectators. Otherwise there was nothing special looking about the doujo.)
Ino: "That's the arena?"
Sei: "Yep."
(They all step inside. Lei and Kakashi are sitting on the roof[there is no ceiling] going over a scroll. They look up as the others come in.)
Lei:*to her brother* "Almost done. Just another minuet."
Sei: "Alright."
Kyo: "What are they doing?"
Sei: "Setting the field for battle. You need a special field because of your handicap."
Kyo:*pouts*
Naruto: * "And I can use that field to my advantage. Hehe."*
(Everyone except Naruto and Kyo went into the upper floor to watch. A few minuets later Sasuke and Sakura come in.)
Sei: "Damn it Lei. What's going on?"
Lei: "It's being retarded, hold on."
Sasuke:*exchanges a confused look with Sakura*
Sakura: "What's going on?"
Ino: "Kyo came back and challenged Naruto."
Sakura:*looks over the railing at the two of them standing on opposite sides of the field* "Figures."
Unmei: * "Naruto you better watch yourself. He may be a complete spazz, but he can hold his own in battle."*
Talmera:*looks up at him* "Unmei?"
Unmei:*not looking at her* "Hm?"
Talmera: "What's on your mind?"
Unmei: "Nothing. I'm fine."
Talmera:*slips her hand into his and leans against him*
Unmei:*blushing* "Talmera!"
(Sei and the Hokage look over at him.)
Sei: "Tough guy is blushing."
Hokage: "Stop it Sei. It's not like you've never made Anko blush."
Unmei: "Not here Talmera, please."
Talmera: "Oh hush I'm not doing anything." * "Yet."*
Lei: "Alright bro. Field's set."
Sei: "Took you long enough. Jeeze."*steps over the railing and to the side of the field* "It's still hard!"
Lei: "Start the match airhead!"
Sei:-_- "Alright fine."*straightens* "The match between Uzumaki Naruto and Baka Kyo will now begin. There will be no time limit or jutsu restrictions on this match. Interference from team mates and sensei's is strictly prohibited. You may begin when ready."
Kyo: "Finally slow-poke."
Sei: O_O^
Naruto:-_- "Oh brother."
Kakashi: "And so it begins."
Kyo: "Prepare to die Uzumaki."
Naruto: "In your dreams."
Kyo: "We'll see who's dreaming."
(The ground turns softer under their feet.)
Kyo: "Heh, go time."*charges at him*
Naruto:* "This is it. Remember the training."**holds up his first two fingers on his left hand and in front of his chest and up*
Kyo: "Heh. Those jutsu's won't work."
Naruto: * "Think all you want."*
Kyo:*pulls out a kunai. He's five meters away*
Naruto:*is still*
Tenten: "What's he doing?"
Sakura: "You'll see."
Sasuke:*vaguely smiles*
Kyo:*two meters away*
Naruto:*closes his eyes* "Transform!" * There's a puff of smoke and Kyo stupidly stops.*
(The smoke clears and Naruto is gone. There's nothing but a hole in the ground where he stood.)
Kyo:*kneels at the edge of the hole. Nothing's there.* "Hello?"
(A hole starts to come up from behind Kyo)
Kyo:*glances behind him*
Naruto:*as a small mongoose, jumps out of the hole*
Kyo: O_O~
Naruto:*quickly turns back* "Thousand years of Pain."*He sends Kyo flying into a wall.*
(Noises of pain.)
Talmera: "Ow. That's gotta hurt."
(Kyo's head had gone through the wall.)
Lei: "Nice! Hope your paying for that."
Naruto:*glare*
Kyo:*was staring Neji in the face.*
Neji:*looks rather cross*
Kyo: "Uh hi. Can ya get me outta here?"
Neji:*forces him out of the wall*
Kyo: "Ow!"
Naruto: "...?"
Kyo:*gets up and turns around* "You're gonna pay for that."*signs seven* "Moon's Winds."
(A large gust comes out of nowhere and hits Naruto head on.)
Naruto:*holds fast but is still getting pushed back*
Kyo:* "Victory is mine."*
(Neji comes in and goes into the hall.)
Tenten: "Neji, what brought you here?"
Neji:*looks down at Kyo* "His idiocy."
Talmera: "Which one? They're both idiots."
(There's a big explosion. They all turn their heads)
Kyo:*is laying on his back*
Naruto:* he just shot the Chakra Cannon*
Lei: "Talk about a booming comeback."
Sei: "Why are you so lame?"
Lei: "I'm lame? You can't even cook rice!"
Naruto:*straightens*
Sei: "10...9...8...7...6..."
Kyo:*springs up*
Naruto:*eyes are locked on him*
Kyo: "Nice cannon." *pulls out kunai* "But you can't beat me."
Naruto:*scowls* * "Wanna bet?"*
Kyo:*smirks* * "Let's get down to business."* *Signs seven again* "Moon's Winds."*instead of just the wind blowing toward Naruto he chucks a shuriken and kunai to fly in the wind.* "Eat that."
Naruto:* "Oh boy."**starts to run from them*
Sei:-_-; "That's his master plan?"
Sakura: "He had a master plan?"
Sei: "Supposedly."
Hokage:*rolls eyes*
Naruto:*has been running in zigzags to avoid the wind* * "C'mon Naruto. Think. How are you gonna get these kunai off your back?"**he sees Kyo not really paying attention to the wind but to him* * "That's it."**he changes his course and runs toward Kyo*
Kyo: "What the?"
Naruto:*runs directly past him and puts Kyo in the way of his attack*
Kyo:*had been paying too much attention to Naruto. He turned his head at the last second but couldn't react fast enough. He was hit with the attack at full force*
Naruto:*jumped up the wall and bounced off it to dodge the left over wind.*
Lei: "Not to shabby Naruto. I guess training with my little brother helped."
Kakashi: "You guess? It's blatantly obvious."
Lei: "Are you asking to get hurt?"
Kakashi: "No. I was only teasing."
(The winds cut suddenly and Kyo turned around and lunged at Naruto.)
Kyo:*his eyes were mad and he had the expression of a rabid dog*
Naruto:*smiles* * "Maybe..."*
Kyo: "Any last words Uzumaki?"
Naruto:*smile goes upside down*
Kyo: "No? Heh."*pulls his hands in front of him and there's a large ball of chakra sitting there* "This is the end."
Neji: * "Don't put him out of this yet."*
Unmei:*eyes widen* "Not this again."
Talmera: "Unfortunately."
Tenten: "What's he doing?"
Unmei: "Just watch."
Kyo: "Moonlight Spasm."* He holds the ball in front of him and the ball glows bright.*