Zaara: Here is part 17 for Fighting for a dream fighting for a purpose. I know I left you guys hanging last chapter and I'm sorry, but I wanted to set the stage for a good fight. On with the story

(I came back and fixed a few mistakes)

Human speech

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(In the Area)

Nether moved, their eyes still locked on the others. Naruto summoned his blade, while Koudo removed his pike from his back. They begin to circle each other while not giving the other a chance to see an opening, and then as if by a silent voice called out to them, they jump at Each other and clash their blades together. Sparks of blue fire and yellow lightning come off the blades. They try to force each other back, nether willing to brake away from the other.

(Up in the stands)

Rankoshu-sensei how strong are they?" asked Tatianna with awe in her eyes and voice. "Strong enough to be weapons for Danzo-sama. I'll have to report this later," thought Team Vixen's Sensei.

(Back to the battle)

The struggle was still going on. "Fuck this," thought Naruto pushing himself off. He landed about 3 yards from Koudo and put his blade on his back. (Yes he can hold it there with Chakra) "Hare, Bird, Horse, Ox, Dog, boar. Wind style: Howling fang Jutsu," said Naruto. A massive gust of wind surges into a fox's head and strikes at Koudo who blocked with his pike. Koudo jumped back and begun making hand signs around his pike. "Dog, Tiger, Rat, Hare, Ox, Dragon. Lightning style: Lighting pike Jutsu," said Koudo as his pike tuned into a yellow spear. Naruto paled a bit. "Oh shit," thought Naruto. "Uzumaki-san you are indeed strong and I have no qualms about finishing this in one strike!" yelled Koudo charging. Naruto removed Amatsu Shichiyou Tanryoku and blocked the attack only to be shocked by the attack and kicked away by Koudo.

Naruto landed halfway away from Koudo. Naruto used his sword to support himself and glare at Koudo. Koudo jumped back and begun to spin his pike generating a lot of power. "Forgive me if I end this a little quicker then anyone wants," said Koudo.

(In stands)

"That fool! Is he really going to use that attack?" said Yugito. Everyone turned to her. "What attack?" asked Kurenai. "That attack is responsible for taking out 50 Stone Chunin that tried to invade our border. It was Koudo's father that used the attack. I've only ever seen it once and I know it is dangerous," said Yugito. "Oh shit this can't be good," thought Ryu

(Back to the battle)

Naruto made fox fire appear around Amatsu Shichiyou Tanryoku and waited for the attack. "Lighting Wolfs Roar," said Koudo as he unleashed a wolf's Body made of lighting at Naruto. Naruto slashed at the wolf only for it to explode and shock him. Naruto flow back all the way to the opposite wall leaving a body shaped dent in it.

(In stands)

"Damn that had to hurt?" whistled Sasuke with a smirk. "What you mean that little dent?" asked Anko looking at Sasuke. "Well yeah at least half his bones are broke," said Ibuki. "Ibuki I'm shocked you would think so lowly of the Uzumaki," said Ryu faking hurt. "What are you getting at?" asked Ibuki. "Here's a little fact or two. Uzumaki have good stamina, thick skin, hard bones, and enough Determination to take on an army alone, plus Naruto hasn't activated the Arashi Tansengan," said Ryu confusing a few (Kakashi) "In other words Little brother is about to kick some Cloud Genin ass," said Anko.

(Back in the ring)

Naruto fell out of the hole and coughed up blood, a few of his ribs were cracked. Naruto stood up and smirked. "I wasn't going to use this but, for you I'll make an exception. Arashi Tansengan: Reflection," said Naruto. "Damn!" said Koudo as Naruto was upon him in a second. Naruto looked right into Koudo's eyes and Koudo was scared. He jumped back, but Naruto stuck with him. "What does it take to shack this bastard?" thought Koudo. "You're not going anywhere! I got a move I want to try on you," said Naruto as he kicked Koudo into the air and made three Shadow clones. "Ancient Battle Style: Four Masters blinding strike," said Naruto

The four of them started by running around Koudo who was at a loss as of what to do. Clone 1 broke away from everyone and kneed him in the face, knocking him into Clone 2 who grabbed him in a full nelson and jumped into the air, Clone 3 Jumped up after them and started a rapid combo of punches and kicks, that left Koudo banged up bad, the Last thing that happened was that the clones disappeared and Koudo started to fall. The real Naruto jumped up and slashed him across his chest leaving a deep gash and Koudo on the floor. Koudo didn't move as he know that he lost. Naruto landed next to him and made Amatsu Shichiyou Tanryoku disappear and deactivated his eyes. "Uzumaki-san…," said Koudo while spiting out blood. "Yes Koudo, oh and call me Naruto," said Naruto helping him up. "I'll take up that offer of friendship and you take care of Nii-sama," said Koudo smiling. "You have my word Koudo that I will," said Naruto with a smile as he helped Koudo up to the stands. "The winner Naruto Uzumaki," said Hayata

(In the stands)

When Naruto and Koudo arrived Koudo and Naruto were both meet with slaps. Naruto from Haku and Koudo from Yugito. "What the hell are you two trying to do kill each other?" asked Yugito in an enraged voice. Naruto and Koudo both backed up. "Naruto-san…" said Koudo. "Yes Koudo?" said Naruto with a nervous smile. "I think we're in trouble," said Koudo.

"Excuse me… cough… The next match will begin soon," said Hayata. The board began to cycle through names until it landed on Tenten and Temari.

(Skipping same as cannon, except Temari catches Tenten in her arms)

The board once again begun to cycle through names until it landed on Neji's and Hinata's. "Alright the Next fight Neji Hyuga vs. Hinata Hyuga. "This is going to be interesting?" said Neji walking down with a smirk on his face. "Hinata I don't want you taking any chances with Neji. Activate your sword right off the bat, okay?" asked Naruto grabbing her arms gently. Hinata smiled and kissed him. "You worry too much," said Hinata. "Hinata no joke please be careful," said Naruto with worry in his voice.

Hinata jumped over the rail. "Alright, Neji vs. Hinata begin," said Hayata as Hinata drew her sword. "Naruto-kun asked me not to play, so I won't. Aim true and strike with courage, Senshu Matsuro (Bow of Fate)," said Hinata and immaterially her blade turned into a blue long bow in her left hand and a sky blue gauntlet on her right hand. Neji got into a fighting stance. "Your fate was already decided the moment you got me as your opponent," said Neji as Hinata jumped up onto the ram sign and fired a shot at Neji. Neji tried to catch the bow only for it to burn his hands.

"I'd advise not trying that. All my arrows react as I see fit. If I wanted it to explode then it would had," said Hinata. Neji smirked as he charged. "Fool I will beat you into a pulp," said Neji as Hinata started to fire shot after shot at Neji. Neji just kept dodging as if it were a game.

(In stands)

"What the hell is Neji-san doing?" asked Tatianna leaning over the rails. "Damn it!" yelled Naruto gritting his teeth. "What is it Naruto-kun?" asked Haku. "I was so worried about her that I forgot that the bow is almost useless against the Hyuga. Hinata's Chakra level will run dry at about her 100th arrow," said Naruto shocking most.

(Back to the fight)

Hinata was now breathing heavy. She had fired 90 shots at Neji, but none would hit him. She strung another arrow and fired. This time Neji knocked it away with his left hand. "What's wrong Hinata-sama? Your attacks have no bite anymore. I will enjoy your pain," said Neji charging at full speed to get to Hinata. Hinata let her bow revert back to its blade and tried to slice at Neji. Neji jumped over and hit her with a strike to the right side of her back. Hinata dropped her sword and started to cough up blood. "Give up Hinata before you die, but not before you bow to your better," said Neji kneeing her in the gut, forcing her to double over on to her knees. "Neji I use to bow to any and everyone, but Naruto showed me that I don't have… cough… to bow to you or… anyone," said Hinata standing up with fire in her eyes, that really pissed Neji off and he charged at Hinata ready to deliver the killing blow, only for Naruto to get in front of him and knock him back with a roundhouse kick.

"Since Naruto interfered the match goes to Neji," said Hayata. Naruto paid him no mind as he gabbed Hinata and laid her down gently. "Hinata-chan are you alright?" asked Naruto. "Hinata smiled and grabbed Naruto's hand. "I-I'm fine as long as I have you my Naruto-kun," said Hinata slipping into unconsciousness. "DAMN YOU NEJI!! I'LL KILL YOU FOR HURTING HINATA!!!" Yelled Naruto activating his Eyes and Rushing towards Neji. He was mere inches away when he was restrained by Anko, Ryu, Zabuza, and Kurenai, With Temari, Yugito, Haku, Gaara, and Lee coming down

"Naruto chill out will you! You'll get your chance to put this bastard in his place, but if you do it outside the rules you'll get eliminated from the exams," said Ryu. Naruto calmed down a bit and they let him go. He walked over to Hinata and kissed her on the forehead before he took a Kunai and cut his hand. "Neji I'm not one to do this unless it's real important, but I Naruto Uzumaki make a blood oath to kick your arrogant ass when the time comes, and when I do I'll have you on your knees bowing to me," said Naruto walking back up to the stands as the medics took Hinata away. The tension was thick in the air and nobody was about to try and cut it, not even Sasuke.

Next up will be Rock Lee vs. Gaara," said Hayata as Gaara and Lee came down into the ring. "I look forward to a good Match Gaara-kun," said Lee getting into his stance. "As do I Lee-san," said Gaara uncorking his gourd

(The fight is same as cannon, but Lee's arm and leg are not crushed by the sand)

"Next is Dosu vs. Choji," said Hayata.

(Same as Cannon also the next battle would be Kiba vs. Ino so I'm just going to skip it because we all know that fight would end in Kiba's Victory).

"The last Match will be Tatianna vs. Zaku," said Hayata as the two combatants walked down to the ring. "Looks like I get to have revenge on one of the three bitchs who helped put me in this state," said Zaku holding his right arm. Tatianna smirked. "To bad I'm not killing you," said Tatianna as she disappeared and stabbed Zaku (I think you know what's coming) in the nuts, making him double over in agonizing pain. Every male in the area grabbed their genitals. "Damn even if he was an enemy he didn't deserve that," said Ryu getting nods from every male

"I thank it's… cough… safe to say he… cough won't be getting up. The winner is Tatianna," said Hayata.

"Hum. 1 cloud Genin, 1 sound Genin, 3 sand Genin, and 7 leaf Genin," thought Sarutobi puffing on his pipe. "Right all winners please come down here to the floor," said The Hokage as all the proctors stood behind him. "When Anko comes around with the box please grab a ball and state your number," said The Hokage. "Anko walked around until everyone had a ball. "Will everyone please tell me your number," said Ibuki.

"I got 3," said Sasuke

"Mine's is 11," said Dosu

"You got to be kidding! I'm 9," said Kankuro

"I'm number 5 my lucky number," said Yugito.

"Troublesome I got 7," said Shikamaru.

"I have 6," said Haku

"You even got to ask Old man? I'm 1," said Naruto

"4," came Garra's simple reply.

"I'm number 8," said Temari

"Fate has given me 2," said Neji

"Akamaru and I are 10," said Kiba

"Leftovers are fine with me. I'm 12," said Tatianna.

Ibuki nodded as he wrote the last words on his board. "Alright Ibuki-kun show them what you've been writing," said The Professor. "Ibuki held up the board and showed that they were paired off to fight. "So wait the last round is a…," started Shikamaru, but was stopped by the Hokage. "Correct Shikamaru-kun. The last round of the tournament is a tournament and you have one mouth to prepare for it," said Sarutobi.

"Wait we won't be doing it right now?" asked Temari. "Correct Temari. The countries power is the village's power, the Villages power is the Shinobi's power and the shinobi can only display that power in life or death struggles. Some of you have used everything you got while others have only used the bare basics. Use this month to prepare yourselves for a real third round I wish you all the best of luck," said Sarutobi as they broke up into groups.

"Naruto come here a sec," said Anko talking with Haku, Ryu, Zabuza, and Kurenai. "What is it Anko-nee-chan I have to go see if Hinata-chan is alright. "Kit is so protective of his mates," said Kyubi with a sinker. "Can it Kyu-chan. I'm not going to back out from this. "And I damn hope not you made a blood oath and demons take them seriously. You'd better win this battle kit," said Kyubi not playing around

"Listen here Naruto I'll be training Haku with Kurenai, so you'll be trained by Zabuza and Ryu," said Anko. "Listen I'm all up for training, but I have to make sure Hinata is okay," said Naruto walking away from them.

"I guess we come before anything?" said Haku. "Yeah you guys do. In that way he's like our father," said Anko smiling at Naruto. "Well brat come on it's time for Uzumaki hell training," said Anko putting on her grin.

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Finally done with this chapter. Next is like a filler, but not. Danzo plots and some things that we're left in the dark will come into the light I'll update as soon as I can.