I'm back for another installment of the Akatsuki Invasion. Before we go any further, I don't want to cause any kind of confusion here. Someone had reviewed and asked if Morpheus is a Visored (Vizard). The answer is no, Morpheus is not a Visored, but an Arrancar. There will be a chapter about him later, but right now, here's Chapter 12!

Chapter 12: They have come at Last!

"You and me? Right now?" Naruto asked, confused.

"That's right! I want to see that technique of yours," Tatsuki demanded.

Naruto looked perplexed. Though, he had battle female ninja before, but not a regular girl, like Tatsuki. After fighting with Ichigo, he did not even break a sweat. However, with Tatsuki challenging him to a fight, he could not just say no and move on.

"I accept your challenge, but I have just one request to make," Naruto said.

"You're not even thinking about running away are you?" Tatsuki smirked.

Naruto smiled, "No, I am saying that I want to take you on after school. That would suit me fine. Do you accept the idea, Tatsuki?"

Tatsuki smirked, "Fine, after school it is."

Karakura High- After class

"I wonder how Naruto's first day at school went?" asked Hinata.

Kiba smirked, "Probably goofing off in class."

Sakura smiled, "Most likely."

As they were heading for the school, they noticed a small crowd heading inside the gymnasium.

"I wonder what's going on?" Sakura asked.

A student nearby overheard her and came up to her.

"The second best fighter in Karakura High is challenging the new student to a fight! This is great!" he replied.

Sakura looked perplexed. She, Kiba and Hinata went inside to see for themselves. As they entered the gym, they were shocked to see who it was.

Naruto and Tatsuki.

"Why is Naruto fighting that girl?" Hinata asked.

Suddenly, a black haired boy came up to her.

"The new student, Naruto and Tatsuki are about to go at it," he replied.

"Why?" Hinata asked.

"That new student beat Ichigo!" a brown haired boy ran up to Hinata and grabbed her hands, "But never minds that! How about I show you around town?"

Hinata blushed.

"What is your name, my lovely goddess?" the brown haired boy asked.

"H-Hinata...nice t-to meet y-you, umm..."

The boy smiled, "Keigo Asano, Karakura High's Number One Ladies' Man! GAAH!"

Keigo suddenly screamed as Sakura pulled on his ear and dragged him away.

"Sorry, she does not like insane boys like you!" Sakura said.

Keigo started complaining about her butting in on his 'future date.' Hinata blushed again as she saw Naruto and the girl across from him.

Naruto was surprised at the number of people present for this little sparring match. Naruto saw Hinata being 'picked up' on by Keigo before he was dragged away by Sakura. The 'Lovely Goddess,' Orihime and some other girls were there to cheer Tatsuki on. Naruto believed that everyone in the school were cheering Tatsuki on, hearing that she was the second strongest girl in her age group.

Naruto was a little upset that she was not number one, though, it would have been much more fun that way. Nevertheless, Naruto was going to give Tatsuki a good fight. Ichigo was there as well with Rukia. He probably believes that they were there to see Tatsuki kick his ass.

Naruto was in fact a little nervous, but not a lot. He wondered just how strong Tatsuki really was.

Naruto and Tatsuki got into their respective stances, "Ready!"

Naruto charged, but to his amazement, Tatsuki was already right in his face and with one swift punch, Naruto was sent quickly to the ground.

"Damn, she just took him down!" Kiba said in shock.

Hinata smiled, "No, Kiba-kun, Naruto was just seeing how strong she really is. I know he is."

Tatsuki smiled as Naruto was on the ground, "What's wrong? Don't tell me you are giving up already?!"

Naruto quickly jumped back to his feet. His bottom lip was bleeding from Tatsuki's punch.

'She's very tough!' Naruto said to himself, 'No wonder she was the Second strongest in her age group!'

"Are you kidding me, Tatsuki?" Naruto said, with his goofy grin plastered on his face, "I'm just warming up!"

Tatsuki smirked again, "Good, because here I come again!"

Naruto watched as Tatsuki came right at him again.

'She's pretty fast as well. It would almost seem like her strength was unparalleled!' Naruto said as Tatsuki was closing in on him again.

Soul Society- 10th Division Barracks

There was a knock at the door in his office. Bowser looked up and saw his Captain coming in.

"Did you find anything?" Captain Hitsugaya asked.

Bowser groaned, "No, sir. I found information on the Flamberge Sword, but there is no mentioning of the Vorpal Sword."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive, sir! Every book I have been looking in tells about the Flamberge Sword. It almost like if the Vorpal Sword does not exist at all!"

Captain Hitsugaya sighed, "This could be a problem."

Bowser nodded, "I know. If Itachi finds out about this, he may end up destroying Karakura Town!"

Bowser and Captain Hitsugaya both looked at each other for a second.

"There is something that has been bothering me," Toshiro said.

"What is it?" Bowser asked.

"I check on Momo and Renji."

"Are they alright? I know Renji was seriously hurt when I asked Lieutenant Kira about him."

Toshiro nodded, "However..."

"However what?"

"They both had some kind of mark on their necks."

Bowser scratched his head, "A mark of some kind?"

"Like someone just dug their fingers in their necks."

Bowser scratched his chin again. This was getting more complicated than ever. Itachi and Kisame. Now that Arrancar that's following them.

"What are they REALLY up to?"

Karakura High- 10 minutes into the fight

The two contenders stared at each other. Naruto and Tatsuki were both running out of steam fast. Neither one of them was going to fall anytime soon.

The two balled their left hands into a fist and started charging towards each other.

Rumble...

Naruto and Tatsuki immediately stopped in their tracks as the crowd started to scream.

"EARTHQUAKE!!"

The whole building started shaking for a few seconds...then it stopped. Naruto looked and saw Ichigo and Rukia take off.

Naruto's eyes narrowed before turning to Tatsuki.

"We better call this off and find out what just happened here," Naruto said.

They ran outside to survey the damage of the school.

Had they paid any attention, there were three figures appearing behind them...

...the three figures of Itachi, Kisame and Morpheus.

They had finally arrived...in Karakura Town.

CHAPTER 12: END