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Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto-san. The song used in this is 'This Is How I Disappear' by My Chemical Romance.
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Naruto was up and out of the infirmary on the day of his exam, he was in top condition. Much to his relief, none of his muscles pained, and he was able to stand without fail. Today was the most important day of his life. He had to do this, if he wanted to be someone important. He wanted to prove he was no longer the dead last everyone had taunted. He was now the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki. He would use his abilities to beat Sasuke, it was the only way.
But then… why does my heart ache when I mention Sasuke? It feels like… it feels like I'm betraying him? It shouldn't matter, because I want acknowledgement. I want to be seen by everyone, especially those who mocked me. I will show them I'm not a loser… I'm super powerful!
With a scowl, he walked into the stadium, to find the crowd screaming. It was times like these he'd normally trip and fall. But this once, he would keep himself from goofing about. He had to show them he was changed now. He was someone they had to take seriously. He knew what the real him was.
The real me is powerful, power hungry. The real me is Kyuubi.
To unexplain, the unforgivable, drain all the blood and give the kids a show
By street light, this dark night, a séance down below
There's things that I have done, you never, should ever know
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Sasuke stared as a very serious Naruto. He was dressed in whatever spare clothes the Hospital had gotten him, which was a tight black muscle shirt and a pair of black shorts. Sasuke hadn't ever seen Naruto without orange, it was so weird. The blonde boy was so serious, it was completely unlike him. Kakashi was standing beside Sasuke, repeating a few moves they'd trained over the week. Kakashi took note of Naruto, and looked down in shame.
"I didn't train him, at all. Now, he's powerful, but from the help of someone he was never meant to understand", Kakashi mumbled. Sasuke blinked, and was about to question further, till Kakashi grinned. "Sasuke, remember, once Naruto is completely random, have a thick strategy before attacking him", Kakashi said, "He's still weak on Genjutsu, focus on that weakness". Sasuke nodded, though somehow, he was suspicious. Someone taught Naruto? But he's been in the hospital most of the time. They're hiding secrets from me.
Naruto absently looked at Sasuke, his eyes filled with that confidence he had before. He looks so… different. He looks so brave, even when it's us two facing off. How will I beat him, when he beat Gaara? It'll be hard work, I know that much. But I can do it… I'm an avenger, right? He was shocked when Naruto didn't shout something at him, but instead, proceeded to remove the leaf Hitai-ate from his forehead, and tied it around his arm. What does that symbolize?
And without you is how I disappear, And live my life alone,
Forever now, and without you is how I disappear
And live my life alone, forever now
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Naruto was finally feeling more like himself. He wasn't going to be bright; he was just going to blend in. Now was his chance to show them that Sasuke Uchiha is no match for Naruto Uzumaki. Naruto was going to do things that even Kakashi hadn't seen before. Fox, I don't want your powers yet. I'm gonna wait till it's absolutely necessary. He heard a snort. Fine, but when I'm bored, you're using my powers. It gets boring when I have so much knowledge and no one to crush it with.
Naruto smirked, before pulling out two Kunai. This is it, Sasuke, this is our final battle. In seconds, Naruto had jumped into the air, tossing five Kunai at the raven haired Uchiha. Sasuke instantly dodged, and decided to use some things of his own. After running to Naruto, he proceeded to kick him using simultaneous combinations, each involving kicking the victim into the air. Naruto, though, managed to use his hands to stop the attacks, before trying to fight back using his own Taijutsu. They were equally matched.
Naruto finally jumped back, both landing a few feet from the other. "You've improved… Naruto", Sasuke said, a small smirk on his lips. Naruto didn't answer back, but began to do hand seals. Sasuke quickly activated his Sharingan. With that, the two began doing seals, both quickening pace.
In seconds, both did the shadow clone jutsu. A most shocking change was that Naruto only had a clone, whereas Sasuke had five. What was truly shocking was that Naruto's clone had red chakra surrounding them. Something is bad about it… it's different from my clones.
Who else among the famous living dead, drowns all the boys and girls inside your bed?
And if you could talk to me, tell me if its so? That all the good girls go to heaven.
Well heaven knows!
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Within moments, all the clones collided, creating a large poof as they began fighting fiercely. As expected, Sasuke's clones were popped and destroyed, only the real Sasuke remaining. Naruto's one clone still remained.
I knew it! There is something wrong with that clone! I have to defeat it and then go for Naruto! He quickly preformed seals as Naruto's clone came in radius. In seconds, he released a breath of fire, and it surrounded the clone. The clone exploded into nothing, earning a smirk from Sasuke. Naruto stood there, still as calm as he started. He's not like this… I know something is wrong. Naruto then bent down again, his arms hanging ahead of his body. That strange red chakra reappeared around Naruto, as he began to grow claws and fangs.
This isn't human… this is some sort of monster!
And without you is how I disappear, And live my life alone,
Forever now, and without you is how I disappear
And live my life alone, forever now
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The Clone Naruto had produced was just something new he'd thought of. After he and Kyuubi had gone over the Shadow Clone technique, he'd reproduced it to make it a bit different from the original Shadow Clone Jutsu. He had added a bit of the Kyuubi's chakra to it, making more resistant to attacks then the original shadow clone. Knowing Sasuke couldn't have Kyuubi's chakra if he copied the simple shadow clone, he allowed the Uchiha to copy the move, and in seconds, they were collided.
As expected, Naruto's clone had survived. He was slightly amazed at the knowledge he'd gained from his talk with Kyuubi. Kyuubi was a better sensei then most of the sensei's he'd had. Only one other person had taught him that much and that would be Iruka Umino. The brown haired Chuunin had taught him much more then Jiraiya and Kakashi, he'd never forget Iruka.
Much to his dismay, once he tried attacking again, his clone had been destroyed by one of Sasuke's many fire techniques. He had no choice but to allow Kyuubi to send another course of its chakra through his body. Go on, damn fox, just send that murderous intent. Now I really need to beat him… even if it is by using your powers. Glad to know you finally see things my way.
With that, strength flew through Naruto, as he assumed a monster-like stance again. He felt himself grow fangs, and claw, each standing out. With a dark smirk, he looked at Sasuke.
Can you hear me cry out to you? Words I thought I'd choke or figure out
I'm really not so with you anymore, I'm just a ghost
So I can't hurt you anymore, so I can't hurt you anymore
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Orochimaru's eyes widened. This is being carried too far. With Gaara out of reach, Naruto-kun has taken control of the demon fox! I must intervene now, before Naruto-kun destroyed Sasuke-kun completely.
Orochimaru quickly stood up, before leaping down from his seat and landing between Naruto and Sasuke. He then pulled off his hat, revealing his eerie face. "Now", he shouted to nowhere in specific. Out of nowhere, several Sand nin jumped down and released a sleeping jutsu.
Naruto had few defenses against this, he might lose. Don't worry, my chakra should protect you. We need to focus on that snake! Naruto nodded, before growling and running at Orochimaru. As expected, Orochimaru only pushed him aside. Naruto wasn't going to give up. He did a group of seals, before he slammed his hand to the ground. In seconds he had four clones surrounding him. All four clones went forward to attack, each using its agility to dodge Orochimaru's attacks.
Unknown to Naruto, Orochimaru used a substitution jutsu, and Naruto found a sharp blade at his throat. "Naruto-kun, I suggest you stay out of my way", Orochimaru said, grinning. In seconds, another Orochimaru, more likely the real one, walked over to Sasuke. "Staying here will not give you power, join me", Orochimaru said, holding out a hand.
And now, you wanna see how far I can sink
Let me, go
So you can, well now so you can,
I'm so far away from you, well now so you can
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I make Naruto frown, don't I? I have feelings… I care for him. I can't do that… because I am an avenger. If I care… I'll never defeat Itachi! I'll have to betray him… it's the only way.
Sasuke nodded, looking down in guilt. He could feel eyes on him, a pair of red eyes. "Sasuke", a tenor voice started. Sasuke looked up at Naruto, and saw those eyes look sad. He's finally talking to me… he isn't avoiding me. B-but… now I can't be near him… I have to have power. So I can avenge my clan.
"You can go… but remember, one day, you'll repent leaving our village", Naruto's voice spoke, and with the last few words, it went deeper, "Leaving me". With that, Naruto stepped back, and Orochimaru began walking away. He's wrong… who says I'm leaving… I can't. Because… I have a duty to perform… a duty… "Who told you I'm leaving, Usuratonkatchi? We're going to get rid of this madman, and then we continue our fight", Sasuke grunted. And that was when shock entered Naruto's face. I surprised him. I feel so proud of myself… how is that for a change?
And without you is how I disappear
And without you is how I disappear
Forever, forever now