Thanks a bunch for the reviews guys although the last chapter was a bit slow. The incoming fight will be destructive but it will end abruptly Hehehe….Hinata will wake up but not fight and Sasuke (your favorite) will show us why he's one of the "best". Thanks to my beta for the hard work as well XD (Winged Servant of the Night, not 'on').

Beta Note: I hope you guys and dolls are enjoying this ficlet as much as I am. Here's the edited chapter, so enjoy!

Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto or any associated Trademark characters. However all original characters are my intellectual property.

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Chapter 13: Beasts collide

The two Jinchuuriki stared at each other putting off as much force as they could to make the other flinch even a little. The two had unmatched power, speed and the chakra to make even the more experience of Jounins weak in the knees. Flaring their chakra, the ground below them cracked from the pressure and rubble floated around them, nearby villages felt the immense chakra that the two put off even though the citizens don't know the cause of it. The Konoha group sensed the chakra and Kakashi and Yamato were almost paralyzed while the rest stood still, fear written upon their features.

Smirking both of the Jinchuuriki flickered again and clashed in mid air with the sound of flesh hitting flesh enhanced by the power coursing through them. Kirabi aimed a powerful kick at the blonde's head but was blocked by a forearm. Naruto sent a punch to the gut but was swatted away as the fight continued on in this fashion for several minutes, the ground shaking and cracking under the incredible force behind the hits. Separating themselves to gain some distance they stared at each other once again and both of them laughed at the opportunity to fight such a powerful opponent.

"This is fun… I never thought you'd be this strong" Naruto said as he took off his cloak and threw it away into the wind "Warm up is over though" he added with a grin.

"Heh… you're not too bad yourself" Kirabi said as he cracked his knuckles with a smirk "You're right though… warm up is over" he added as he dashed to attack. He gave a high kick, that Naruto dodged, the impact was so powerful that the ground broke and the huge boulder they were standing on (AN: Sakura threw it remember) split in half.

"Damn this guy is strong and with little to no chakra… he held back a great deal before" Naruto thought as he dodged a punch and blocked a kick and unleashed several of his own "I held back too".

Blocking a punch, Naruto swatted away an incoming kick and threw a punch of his own which was dodged but the ground exploded on impact. Kirabi's eyes were like saucers as he saw the incredible power the blonde kid was throwing at him but he recovered and got excited. He launched a series of punches and kicks at the blonde who had a difficult time even deflecting them as he was kept on the defensive for a while… something he never liked. Even though Naruto was faster than his opponent he got caught up in his Taijutsu rhythm and he couldn't escape, getting a few hits here and there in the process. Finding an opening he went for it and kicked his side, pushing him to an open area where Naruto punched him square in the face and then jumped back to gain distance.

"I can't believe this guy's Taijutsu… the power of it and its fluidity is remarkable" Naruto thought impressed at his opponent. "I can't forget that weird sword dance he did earlier… this guy can take down people in an instant, I've got to watch my guard."

"This kid pretty good, he's speed is incredible but he lacks experience… a thing that will cost him" Kirabi thought as he grinned and flared chakra and launched himself yet again at the blonde. Not giving the faster man time to make a move, the 8-tails Jinchuuriki took one of his many swords and started swinging at the blonde who was surprised to see lightning surrounding the sword and avoided it with haste.

Naruto channeled chakra into the palm of his hand and created a wind blade which he clashed with Kirabi's sword and although wind favors lightning the two elements were at a stalemate. Naruto surprised at this pushed forward and with a gust of wind he sent his opponent flying through the field. Kirabi back-flipped and gained footing as he was thrown away by a wind jutsu and as he composed himself he saw the blonde almost on top of him, with the wind blade on a stabbing motion and then… a crash. Smoke and debris rouse as the two shinobi crashed with each other, Kirabi avoided the wind blade with his palm charged in lightning chakra, Naruto got frustrated and sent a kick to the neck and connected but was astonished as his opponent didn't even flinch.

"Hahaha… you're good and you even made me remember that I have a song to finish" Kirabi said as he grinned and took out a note and began writing something on it. "Okay, now time for you to feel my might… OH YEAH!" he exclaimed as he pushed off Naruto with little effort and drew all of his swords at once. Positioning every sword in a different limb and mouth just leaving one leg free for movement he sprang into action.

Naruto recognized the stance as he seen it earlier in the fight and was still astounded at how he could move so efficiently in such a position. Summoning a sword from a weapons scroll he kept blocking the blades that came in an incredibly fast circular motion. Suddenly Kirabi stopped and Naruto was off balance for a moment… a moment was all Kirabi needed to go in for the kill. Smirking he launched every blade he had to the blonde who looked stunned as he received multiples stabbings on his torso, arms and legs. Naruto fell to the ground choking blood and struggled to keep eye contact of his opponent. Kirabi walked slowly to where his opponent laid and actually had a sad face as he didn't want to kill him.

"Ooops… it seems I was too strong for you but don't worry I know a medic around this parts and…" Kirabi was interrupted when a huge surge of chakra appeared and pushed him off. Recovering he saw the blonde getting up, the blades falling to the ground, his wounds closing and breathing easing "With no demonic chakra… what the hell?" he asked mentally and prepared for the real battle.

"Wow! That's a trick I've learned from a friend" Naruto said as he smiled at the shocked gazed that stared back at him. "I've got to commend you, you caught me off guard and exploited that in an instant… the real fight commences now" he added as red chakra flowed around his body forming three tails on his back and a fox silhouette around him.

"Hahaha… well aren't we cocky but..." Kirabi said as he pushed his arm upwards with two fingers pointing up (sign of horns) "TIME FOR NUMBER EIGHT!!!!!!" he yelled as brownish chakra started to surround him and took form of tails and a bull like silhouette around him. Both combatants glared at each other and disappeared and in an instant the ground was being destroyed as they clashed and the backlash pushed the ground backwards.

The fight was devastating; a normal shinobi would've died already from such blows but these shinobi had the power and chakra to still go on as the earth beneath them shook and crumbled with each blow. The chakra backlashes rustled trees to the point of blowing them off their roots and one lonely shinobi watched the fight with amusement and a bit of rage. Sasuke was sitting under a tree ignoring the devastation around him, he was bleeding a bit and he knew there were broken bones in his body but he wants to demonstrate his power one more time and this time… he meant business.

Naruto was feeling many things, first was excitement, followed by frustration and anger since there was no way to get his opponent to mess up and was on his tail every time. He managed to hit him a few times but he kept coming back and he didn't want to do a jutsu in this condition since it would probably kill his fellow Jinchuuriki. Thinking back he did fatally wound him before so it was fair if he tried that on him, Naruto focused chakra on the palm of his hand and began to rotate it rapidly into every direction, creating the famous Rasengan.

Kirabi was having similar feelings about the fight and his opponent, he felt excitement as he was one of the few who could push him to this level but at the same time he felt anger as everything he threw was blocked, only that one time were he ax-kicked him but recovered horrifyingly quickly. The chakra on him shifted and formed a horned silhouette around his arm and he gave a punch to the blonde.

The two Jinchuuriki clashed their attacks at the same time; and a huge thunderous sound resonated throughout the area. Sasuke who was watching the scene retreated as the shockwave was immense.

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"Damn Sasuke isn't here and that chakra capacity is starting to worry me" Kakashi said as he kept looking around for a sign of his ex-pupil anywhere but nothing… he was seeing nothing "Shit! He went back, there's no other explanation" he thought in panic.

"Kakashi-sempai… the Uchiha's scent is going in the direction where the battle is being held" Kiba said for once polite as he feared they would go to the direction he mentioned to retrieve the dumb and prideful Uchiha "He just couldn't accept the fact that he was out matched" he growled softly.

"Damn… I've heard he was hot-headed but this" Yamato said as he limped a bit out of his injury "Naruto is fighting with another Jinchuuriki meaning that if they push themselves to the max… this area will be doomed" he added so that everyone could hear.

"We need to move fast and retrieve Sasuke-kun" Sakura said as she kept a watchful eye on Hinata's body who was being carried by Akamaru "Those who remember the sheer power of those things should know that Sasuke-kun is no match so we must get him" she added with a little panic on her voice.

"Maybe he should've realized that on his own if he's such a genius" Kiba said crossing his arms and glaring at the direction where the chakra was getting stronger by the minute.

"You're no match either that's why you're scared to go back there… we leave no-one behind, that Konohagakure's code" Sakura almost yelled at the Inuzuka but then someone she didn't expect to contradicted her.

"Sakura-san, it's true that we shouldn't leave anyone behind but what Kiba said is true… a man who always wants to prove himself will get killed eventually" Shino said as a group a bugs came to him and he nodded. "My bugs have said that Uchiha Sasuke's trail is at the fight and even saw him from a distance since going near the chakra would hurt them" he added and the team nodded and jumped to the trees.

The Konoha group jumped through the trees at a fast pace as they wanted to recover Sasuke even if it was just a body and return to their village to report Naruto's immense growth. Kakashi looked troubled, Yamato looked worried, Kiba and Shino didn't betrayed their looks while Sakura jumped from branch to branch alongside Akamaru who escorted the still sleeping Hinata. Hinata was having nightmares about what her love said to her at their meeting and even if she hated to admit it… he was right. They all needed her help searching for him as sometimes Neji couldn't but she distanced herself from them thinking it was their fault when it was everyone's… even hers. Suddenly she woke up and felt she was being carried by something big and furry, she didn't opened her eyes but she knew there was something going on and they were making haste for it.

"Naruto-kun, I've been a fool to let my emotions get the better of me… I didn't try to help you and when I finally did it was too late" Hinata thought in misery as she suddenly felt a huge surge of chakra that made her flinch "What is that… Naruto-kun?"

Arriving at the scene they saw the huge explosion and a huge silhouette going off to a part of the forest, destroying the trees as he went. The group was shocked at the state of the area they occupied a few minutes before and were more scared at the feeling of both chakras up close than before. Sasuke was up in a tree branch watching the chaos and actually looked pleased at the outcome, waiting for a change as he watched amused at the testing of power between both demons as he collected chakra for his ultimate technique. Suddenly he felt someone grab his mouth, covering it to not make a sound.

"Sasuke… you fool" Kakashi whispered in the ear of the younger shinobi as he landed behind him. "We need to retreat and report to Hokage-sama about Naruto's power… while we can" he continued to whispered while the frown of the Uchiha deepened.

"I will bring him back… he wanted killing intent then he'll get it" Sasuke stated coldly as he disappeared into the chaos leaving a fuming, cursing semi-pervert shinobi behind. Sasuke made some seals and fired up some fire-dragons to the sky, quickly forming a dark cloud above them.

"Damn… my internal organs got scrambled by that attack" Kirabi said as the chakra covering him got thinner and smaller "That attack is dangerous… it even destroyed my own attack" he said as he got up from the rubble that covered him and quickly noticed an annoying person on the field "Uchiha…" he though with annoyance as he made some seals "Lightning style: Rampaging Bull" and a bull-like lightning bolt shot from his hand aimed at the intruder of the fight.

"Hope I didn't kill the guy… that would suck" Naruto said as he panted from the slight exhaustion he was feeling "He was strong but… Sasuke" he added with slight anger in his voice as he saw his once time friend. He saw something flash through the distance and knew that a jutsu was aimed at the man but he didn't seem to care… his red-eyes were fixed on the other red-eye pair.

Naruto wanted to help his ex-friend when Sasuke raised his arm and took the lightning attack without batting an eye. Sasuke charged his hand with small Chidori and seem to absorb the lightning bull and his arm got charge with lightning, smirking he jumped high into the air and a huge bolt of lightning made its way towards the Uchiha who absorbed it as well with his Chidori. The huge lightning bolts that shot themselves from the thundercloud were incredible as they went to every direction and the Konoha group were amazed at the power of the Uchiha as they never seen anything like this. Kirabi and Naruto were astounded as they never seen such control over an element and they were more amazed when a beast formed from the lightning.

"Survive dobe" Sasuke though with a smirk as he lowered his arm and yelled "Kirin" as the beast made of lightning descended and in a flash of light… destruction.

Kakashi knew that something like that would destroy the whole area so he went back to the team and saw them astonished to what was happening, screaming at them to move he got Hinata off Akamaru so that the dog could move more freely and ran, the rest following him. The two Jinchuuriki couldn't even evade the attack as pure lightning can't be beaten in speed and took the blow head-on, with Naruto being more close to the damage and destruction. The flash of light followed by the sound of earth breaking and trees exploding, without a doubt the power of that technique is devastating and those watching from the sidelines were curious at how Sasuke developed such technique. A huge hole on the ground five meters wide was the aftermath of the technique, smoke rising from the hole and the ground shattered, the trees burned or destroyed. A silhouette stood at the edge of the hole looking down expectantly to see if anything survived… Sasuke gazed upon the destruction he made with satisfaction.

"If I hadn't directed part of the lightning away with my own chakra I would've been burn to a crisp" Kirabi thought as he gazed at the area he was fighting earlier "He didn't use that technique three years ago… did he hold back?" he thought and the dark presence in his mind answered.

"It was more like he wasn't in the shape to use it… and it seems it requires a lot of concentration and those fire attacks we saw earlier to make the dark cloud" the demon inside the mind of Kirabi answered as he too looked at the destruction with amazement "He could've been a demon in another lifetime but it seems that the blonde is immortal" he thought.

"It seems that I underestimated you after all my friend" Naruto said coolly as he appeared behind the anxious Uchiha with his index finger in a gun position on the man's head "Nice jutsu… I could show you a few of mine but I don't have time" he added as he panted a little as he used too much chakra to get out of the jutsu. He suddenly got really shocked but Sasuke's words snapped him out of his state, but he couldn't believe what he learned just now.

"How did you escape?" Sasuke asked emotionlessly but in his mind he was shocked and angry since there was no way a shinobi could dodge his attack, not even his brother could… he only blocked it "Wait… did he blocked it somehow" he thought with shock.

"I didn't escape… they're annoying" Naruto said as he saw two rotating Taijutsu attacks coming at him "It seems that I'll take my leave" he added as he pressed a pressure point and knocked Sasuke as he turned. Taking a kunai, Naruto charged at one of the drills and stopped it in its tracks and a flash of crimson was seen… white fur fell to the ground as Akamaru laid in a poll of quickly gathering blood.

"YOU BASTARD!!!!" Kiba roared as he charged blindly at Naruto who looked at his passively "YOU KILLED HIM!!!" he kept roaring as he swung incredible fast punches at the blonde but not fast enough to make a hit.

"You wanted to see me as a demon right? Well this is your chance" Naruto said calmly as he kept dodging the punches in disinterest. Suddenly Naruto grabbed one of the punched and gripped hard and broke the entire hand like nothing, he then kicked the Inuzuka in the gut and punched him, crashing him into the ground and making a small crater. "You, right now, felt weak and useless and most of all you couldn't save and avenge your fallen partner… you're pathetic" he added as he glanced at the almost crying Inuzuka on the ground and if one looked closely you could see his blue eyes showing pity… and mischievousness.

"How could you Naruto!" Sakura bellowed from the place where Sasuke lay asleep. "How could you damage them like this… they came to get you home" she added almost in tears and the hopelessness in her emerald eyes showing.

"I never intended in going home Sakura" Naruto said coldly. "What would've happened if I went back to the Leaf… scorn, hateful glances, the so called justice those elders would want is my death but don't worry girl… I'll go back to the village and destroy it for good" he added as he disappeared "Hate me… please hate me" he thought with slight watery eyes.

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Everyone was surprised at the power Naruto possessed even after taking such a powerful attack head-on and live. The more experience jounin saw that the blonde was exhausted and wanted to get out of a fight as soon as possible but the show he put on a few moments before could fool anyone. Sakura saw that Sasuke was just sleeping and noted the chakra exhaustion and heavy bruises on his body but also saw that Naruto had a few nasty bruises as well but didn't showed discomfort. Hinata was awake and blood-line activated as she searched for her love, she couldn't believe that even such powerful attack couldn't damage him and wondered how powerful he really was.

"Naruto-kun" Hinata thought as she tracked her beloved talking with a taller dark-skinned man and then disappearing once again "I'll wait for you Naruto-kun… no matter how long it takes".

"I almost believe it for a minute… Kakashi-sempai do you see it?" Shino asked the masked jounin as his bugs circled the area in an orderly fashion.

"Yes, the amount of chakra he used for it was incredible… I've never seen a Genjutsu with that much chakra" Kakashi said as he gazed at his surroundings with his Sharingan "Yamato get Kiba… the technique was incredible, like an amplified version of the Hell Viewing Technique" he added while the wood-user jounin walked towards the fallen Inuzuka.

"Get up Kiba… Akamaru isn't dead" Yamato said to the crying dog-tamer as he grabbed his shoulder in slight pain "Naruto made a switch and fool all of us" he added and the Inuzuka got up in slight disbelieve as he glanced at the place where his partner fell and saw a boulder.

"He acted pretty fast in his exhaustion… he knocked down the dog and made a substitution with a boulder" Kakashi said as he stared at a hole on the ground were a silhouette was seen "Search in that hole… he showed us Kiba's nightmare and by doing so he made it more believable" he added as he put his Hitai-ate back in place and gave a huge sigh.

Kiba hugged his partner who was just sleeping, no harm done to him, and silently thanked Kami but cursed Naruto for his scare. He couldn't believe what he went through in just a moment and he realized that Naruto was giving him a message… to get stronger for the tough challenges ahead. Yamato sighted as he never would've guessed that the blonde everyone had high hopes for was this powerful, he also didn't believe Sasuke's power either. The rest of the group had similar thoughts and feelings and they would get their answers sooner that they would've think.

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Border of Fire and Water country

"That was an interesting workout" Doki said as he walked up the stairs of their base "Didn't think those things would be that strong" he added as he met with his comrades in their meeting room.

"It's about time you got here… it's not difficult to dispose of ten bodies you know" Kazuru said as he cleaned his sword. "I never thought they would attack like that… who's controlling them?" he asked a certain person who was more shocked that all of them combined.

"I honestly don't know but… whoever is controlling that many bodies is a high level shinobi" Kabuto said with a slight shiver "Most of them were normal citizens of low level shinobi but now they're pretty strong without the modifications almost jounin level… the modifications makes them deadlier" he added with a frown "Who could've done this" he thought.

"If Naruto finds out he'll be furious at you Kabuto… you helped make them" Kusamaru said with a smirk. "You sure you don't know anything?" he asked a bit suspicious, after all he worked with a snake half his life.

"I'm sure and I'll help Naruto-kun to finish the job… although their numbers are low, they have skills now" Kabuto said glaring at the greenish man while the later smirked showing his pointed teeth that glistened in the dull rays of the afternoon.

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Hope it makes up for the lateness… it was funny to see the site full of stories with Hinata's demise in them, sure it was sad but you people saw the last chapter right, she's alive! Yondaime came to rescue Naruto and reveals that he's his father (like Vader). Anyways Hinata (in this story) will have a moment in the next chapter so look forward to it.

Next: situation and apologies