Nothing really to say this time except I'm starting right into the Final Exams. Enjoy.
Chapter 22: Naruto Vs. Osaka!
Hayate had been pursued by Baki for three months now. He was finally rested, but needed ot hurry, he didn't have any time to fight with Baki now, so needed to lure him away. He was hiding in a tree that Baki had chased him to. He first used the Shadow clone and sent it running towards Kohona. As Baki chased after it the Real Hayate threw a Kunai and cut a rope, trapping Baki in a steel net. Hayate ran full speed back to Kohona, leaving Baki to cut his way through the net. While his wind sword cut through it easily, he was entagled pretty bad and it took him around four hours to untangle himself. When he finally escaped and chased after Hayate. There were several trails left there, and Baki cursed himself. These were made with Shadow clones, and now there was no way for Baki to catch up to Hayate in time.
It was finally here, the last exams. The line up of the ten participants was standing in front of crowds of cheering viewers. The third stood there smilining in his little booth in the crowd as he was joined by the Kazekage of sand, "Its been a while Sarutobi," he said through the veil on his face.
"Yes it has, how have you been? You must be tired from the journey," Sarutobi said Cheerily.
"No, I'm fine. But for someone your age it would be, have you found a fifth yet?" asked the Kazekage.
"I'm not worried about it. I plan to do this for another five years before turning the title over," he smiled, sensing something different about his old friend.
"I'm Genma, the Examiner for the finals. Lets start the first match," said a guy with a blue bandana and hair that went down to his shoulders. He wore a Jounin vest and had a toothpick in his mouth, "We Need Uzamaki NAruto and Osaka for round one."
The two entered the outdoor arena and faced eachother off, "Do your best Naruto-Kun," smiled Osaka.
"Don't worry, I'll definately beat you," said Naruto smiling.
"Don't take me lightly," she smiled as she did some fast seals, "Grass claw Jutsu!" and when she hit the ground with her hands grass flew onto her hands forming claws.
Naruto threw some shuriken only to have Osaka bounce them off with her claws. He did some quick seals and cried, "Kage Bushin no Jutsu!" and there were ten Naruto that charged in with Kunai.
Osaka was quick to due her own Jutsu, "Ten Grass Needle Jutsu!" and blades of grass shot from the ground and peirced the legs of all the Naruto's, though the real kept moving since he wasn't hit anyware important. He used a Kunai to try and hit Osaka, but the claws easily deflected it. Osaka swung at Naruto, who barely dodged out of the way, recieving a light cut across his gut.
"Air Burst Jutsu!" and he blasted Osaka with a burst of wind, sending her flying back.
"I'm not done yet! Kage Bushin no Jutsu!" and there was a huge burst of smoke from the move, but before it cleared ten Shuriken were thrown from the smoke. Osaka quickly dodged them, but herd several puffs, and all the Shuriken turned into Naruto clones who threw Kunai. Osaka managed to dodge, but was already off balance from the attack. Naruto emerged from the smoke and delivered a powerful kick to Osaka sending her into the Air.
"Naruto Combo!" he cried as the clones launched him into the air. Osaka however had started on a jutsu and threw some seeds from her pouch onto the ground. As Naruto was about to complete the Combo two thick vines shot from the ground grabbing Naruto's arms and ripping him to the ground.
"Vine Grab Jutsu!" yelled Osaka as she landed on the ground. Naruto forced himself to his feet, but the vines that held his arms were very powerful, "Sorry Naruto, but it ends here, Needle Spray no Jutsu!" Cried Osaka as several grass blades ripped from the ground and began rushing towards Naruto. Naruto gathered up the last of his strength and ripped his arms out of the vines and lept out of the way.
"I'm not done yet," Naruto panted standing up.
"Well, looks like I'll have to use this one, Ivy Jutsu!" and she threw several seeds that stuck to Naruto's body and grew several small vines that attached to Naruto's arms and stuck to the ground. Osaka threw a Kunai, but these vines were much weaker than the vine, and ripped easily, but Naruto still barely managed to dodge the Kunai. Naruto had a smile on his face until he realized something, the Vines Reattached to the ground.
"These things reatach themselves?" yelled Naruto.
"Yep," smiled Osaka, "Since it seemed you could break the stronger vines, I figured just slowing you down would be a better option. Needle Spray Jutsu!" and the grass needles flew again, though with his speed much slower, Naruto barely managed to avoid getting hit in a vital spot.
Damn it, I can' t loose here, I got to much to do now. Come one you stupid fox, give me some of your Chakra. Naruto thought.
Why should I kit? Responded a voice.
If not I'm going to lose here! Thought NAruto.
Not like it's a life or death situation, Smuggly replied the voice of the fox.
Stop being so stingy, Its not like your using it.
Fine, just shut up about it.
Suddenly Naruto felt the Chakra and ripped right through the vines on him, completely dodging a ray of needles. Osaka quickly used her needle spray again, but this time Naruto tore right through it, "Great Job Naruto," thought Osaka as Naruto delivered a powerful punch to her gut followed by a quick kick to the chin sending her into the wall with immense force. She forced herself back to her feet, "Just be sure to visit me in the hospital wing when your done." and she then collapsed to the ground unconcious as the medic team ran her to the hospital to treat her injuries.
"Looks like Naruto wins this round," Genma said quite impressed, "So lets keep this event rolling, next up is Rock Lee Vs. Hyuuga Neji."
"Interesting matchup, wouldn't you say?" asked Sarutobi.
"Yes, but I'd mutch rather see the much praised Uchiha fight, wouldn't you?" asked the Kazekage.
"True its anticipated, but don't underestimate fighters Like Naruto and Lee, they could definately give Sasuke a good fight," he returned smiling. He was quite proud of those to fighters, they had become some very strong Genin withought the use of a blood line Limit just like him, so prayed that one of them would beat the Uchiha to prove that hard work is the best way to go since poeple seem to have forgoten that recently given all the praise of the Uchihas.
There's the latest chapter, please R&R and thanks for reading.