Yo!! Sorry about taking so long to update. College Applications have begun to take up a nice chunk of my free time, and I am pressed with stuff to do. I'll try to update no later than once every two weeks, but it will be a little pressed. Well, read, and enjoy.

Chapter 25: The Snake vs. The Wave!! Demon Eyes vs. Copy Wheel Eye!!

Shinji knew he was stuck between a rock and a hard place. The rock: The fact that Sasuke was trained by a Sannin, meaning his jutsu arsenal is out there. The Hard Place: Sasuke's eyes could probably cancel out the power of his eyes. Shinji shrugged. He was known to wing it when he needed to. So he would do just that. Wing it.

Sasuke and Shinji stood across from each other, both looking at the other cautiously. Both had an element at their beck and call, and both had eye powers that could kill.

"So, it's the other half of the Mist Trio that wants Koji dead." Sasuke said, emotionlessly. "And I see it's the one who stopped Haku-san. I don't think I can play around with you." Shinji said, adjusting his glasses. "You should hope I don't play with you." Sasuke said, and Shinji smirked.

"I see. You are not someone to jerk around. I won't hold anything back." Shinji said, creating a Water Katana using 1/10 of a water bottle. Sasuke slid his Kusanagi from behind him, and held it in front of him.

"Prepare yourself, Sasuke Uchiha. I may not stand a chance, but you won't beat me easily." Shinji said, as he placed his katana on his shoulder. "Good." Sasuke said, and both nin disappeared from sight. No one could see them, but the sound of steel clashing was heard throughout the arena.

Everyone was straining to see what was happening, and the civilians looked to Koji and Naruto. They were surprised that the two idiot nin had serious looks on their faces, as they were moving their heads like they were following something.

"Seems like the two idiots are taking this seriously." Kakashi said. "What do you mean Kakashi-sensei?" Sakura asked. "Look." Kakashi pointed to Naruto and Koji, whose gazes never left the two nin flashing across the arena. Then, there was a bright flash, and it became apparent who was following who. Naruto was trailing Sasuke, while Koji's gaze was on Shinji.

Both nin shot to opposite sides of the arena, and Sasuke made seals. "Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!!" Sasuke said, launching his fireball of death. Shinji jumped out of the way, and pulled out a couple of water bottles. "Water Style: Water Dome Jutsu!!" Shinji said, tossing the bottles. The water in them shattered the bottles, and a dome appeared in the corner of the arena.

"Now, Sasuke Uchiha. Let's play MY game!" Shinji said, as he created more hand seals. "Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!!" Shinji said, and some of his Water Dome turned into a dragon, which growled and glared at Sasuke, charging the Uchiha. Sasuke managed to avoid the attack, but the wall was shattered.

Sasuke jumped away, and activated his Sharingan. Shinji saw his Sharingan Eyes, and smirked. (So, he's stepping his game up.) Shinji thought to himself. He jumped away, and began making hand seals. "Water Style: Water Missile Jutsu!" Shinji said, and the dome shot out a missile of water.

Sasuke was hit, and water exploded, as Sasuke turned into a log. Shinji cursed, as he saw Sasuke coming at him with the Kusanagi. Shinji jumped away, and landed on the dome. He jumped away again when Sasuke shot electricity from his hands.

(He can shoot lightning as well? That changes the game.) Shinji thought to himself, as he charged with his katana. He swung, but wasn't expecting Sasuke to grab his arm. He then felt an electric jolt, as Sasuke activated his Chidori Current around his body. Shinji flew back from the volts, and made some hand seals.

"Water Style: Water Pulse Jutsu!" Shinji said, launching a pulse of water at Sasuke. The ring of water hit Sasuke, and he was shocked by the water. "What?" Naruto said. "You know that water conducts electricity?" Koji asked, and Naruto got it. "I see. Sasuke's attack surrounded him by electricity. If water hits him, it will zap him." Naruto said.

Sasuke fell to the ground, singed. The water had short circuited his current, and he was still wet, which meant no Chidori anything until he dries off. Sasuke stood to his feet, and leveled a glare at Shinji, whose eyes had turned from their usual Dark Blue to Bright Red.

Bright Red Demon Eyes stared at Crimson Sharingan Eyes. Shinji smirked viciously, but became sort of cautious when Sasuke continued his stare, as though nothing was happening. He smirked as his dome came to life, and surrounded Sasuke.

"To bad for you, little Uchiha. My powers can't be stopped." Shinji said. He was a little concerned when Sasuke didn't even look like he was drowning. In fact, he began to smirk. "Now I truly see what you are." Sasuke said, and Shinji began to get a little worried.

"What do you mean Uchiha?" Shinji asked. "You are a part of that Hikari Clan father would mention." Sasuke said, and Shinji glared at him. "What the hell do you know about my family!?" Shinji asked, glaring outright.

"The Hikari's were an extension of the Uchiha Clan. A relative, my aunt, had a marriage to some Jounin from the Mist Village. Sadly, they were killed during the Kekkei Genkai War, so they were wiped out. Those eyes, they were never documented, though the name you gave them is quite interesting." Sasuke said, as his eyes began to spin.

"So, in a way, we are…" Shinji started. "Cousins." Sasuke said, as Shinji's eyes fell to the ground. "And my eyes…" Shinji muttered. "Are a Clan Dojutsu of their own. Your eyes instill a very real looking Genjutsu that the opponent doesn't even know they are in. But because it is so strong, the user can't maintain it for long periods of time." Sasuke said.

"And your eyes?" Shinji asked. "Work in ways yours will never understand." Sasuke said, as he began to power his chakra. "Our lives are in some ways the same and different. Both of us lost our families. I have someone to blame, while the shock caused you to lose your memories about them. You lived contently in ignorance, while I followed the path towards darkness." Sasuke said, as he began to be enveloped in the Curse Mark.

"I spent two and a half years in nothing but training to kill a certain someone." Sasuke said, as the marks covered his body. "What's this? This power…it isn't…normal…" Shinji said, scared a little. "You're right. This power isn't normal. It's the power of the Curse Mark." Sasuke said, as his wings shot out, and he attained the Curse Mark: Level 2.

Shinji actually flinched from the sheer power he exhuded, and Sasuke smirked. "You see the power you would have been forced to go against?" Sasuke asked, as Shinji looked really confused. "Would have?" Shinji asked. "See, all it took was 5 minutes to see what I wanted you to see." Sasuke said, as Shinji felt a weird whoosing feeling.

He regained his sense of direction, and realized his chakra was not there. "The powers of the Sharingan fools with the mind. While I was in your mind, I forced your body to expel chakra to the point where you wouldn't be able to fight." Sasuke said, as Shinji sighed.

"I see. It looks like I never stood a chance against another Dojutsu user." Shinji said. "I suppose not." Sasuke said. Shinji raised his hand, and surrendered. "Winner, Sasuke Uchiha." Baki said, and everyone cheered. Sasuke walked over to where his friends were, while Shinji left the stadium.

Shinji walked for a while, before he sighed. "I know you three are there." He turned around, and was met with Blade, T.K, and Sidestep. "Hm. Some of Xin's lackeys. What do you wish with me?" Shinji asked. "We aren't lackies. We are actual members of the Association." Blade said, and Shinji shrugged.

"I could care less. You freaks don't sit well with me, and once this mission is over, I won't have any need to associate with any of you anymore." Shinji said, walking away. "You shouldn't be so sure that we may not need your services again." Sidestep said.

"If you do, that's your issue. I wouldn't work for you guys again even if my life was at risk." Shinji said. "Interesting choice of words." Blade said, as the three left using the dark portals.

(Inside the Arena)

Sasuke walked and sat near Kakashi. "HEY SASUKE!! STOP TRYING TO BE DISTANT AND SIT NEAR TENTEN!!!" Koji screamed, and Sasuke actually had the nerve to bother listening to him. Tenten's face burned up, and Sasuke shrugged. "500 YEN SAYS YOU ARE TOO SCARED OF HER TO DO IT!!!" Koji screamed again, and Sasuke glared at him, standing up.

He walked over to where Tenten was, and glanced towards Lee. "Is it okay if I sit there?" Sasuke asked. "YOSH!!! It is time for the young Uchiha to realized the power of his youth!!" Lee said, as he began to ramble.

Sasuke growled in irritation, and Neji calmy stood up, and sat near Team 8. Sasuke thanked him without actually saying it (merely a nod in Neji's direction, and Neji understood him) and sat next to Tenten, who was trying her best to act calm.

"So…what brings you here Sasuke?" Tenten asked, trying to start a conversation. "Friends, if that's what I can call them." Sasuke replied, and shrugged.

(Outside the Arena)

Shinji began to head near the hotel, before he looked behind him. "Okay, come out. I know you're there." Shinji said, and from the shadows appeared Itachi and Deidara. "Akatsuki? Why are you here?" Shinji asked. "So, the one without his memory knows of us?" Itachi said.

"Yeah. The infamous Itachi Uchiha, and Deidara of the Explosion Clay." Shinji said. "You know us, yet you aren't at all frightened?" Deidara asked. "You have no reason to fight me, as I have no reason to fight you. Besides, if it came to blows, I know I would die." Shinji said.

"You're pretty smart, yeah." Deidara said. "So, what brings Akatsuki here?" Shinji asked. "It is none of your concern." Itachi said. "Hn. You are right. It isn't my concern." Shinji said, as he turned to walk away. "You'd show your back to us?" Deidara asked.

"I have no reason to worry. You won't waste your time on a Jounin hopeful like me. Your targets are stronger, like Kakashi, or Orochimaru." Shinji said, as he disappeared from their view. "Seems pretty full of himself, yeah." Deidara said. "We have bigger fish to deal with. Those three he were chatting with earlier are the ones I have a problem with." Itachi said.

"Huh?" Deidara replied, his tone showing his confusion. "The silent one. He didn't show it, but his strength could easily match mine." Itachi said, as Deidara's eye widened. "Woah! For real?" Deidara asked. "Do I ever joke around?" Itachi asked.

(Inside the Arena)

Koji and Naruto were amused watching Sasuke try not to show his curiosity towards the Weapon Mistress. He looked like he had a question to ask, but was wondering if it was any of his business.

"You weren't a part of those obsessed girls that followed me. Why is that?" Sasuke asked. "Outside of your pretty face, you come off as a cold arrogant jerk." Tenten said, and Sasuke shrugged. "I guess." Sasuke said. He won't lie. He knows he comes off as a cold arrogant jerk.

"Odd how it doesn't stop the fangirls. But it can't be helped. I'm cursed around people." Sasuke said, and Tenten gave him confused looks. "Quite recently, the only glances I get are lustful looks (fangirls) or glares of distrust." (General Ninjas) Sasuke said. Tenten thought about it, and realized that no one really cared much for Sasuke.

"Don't get me wrong. I have a few friends." Sasuke said, and Tenten had to think. "Anyone outside of Team 7?" Tenten asked, and Sasuke merely shook his head. Tenten could feel a small amount of pity for the boy. He had only 3 friends. "It must be hard." Tenten said. "Hn?" Sasuke replied. "It must be hard having only 3 people to truly rely on during rough times." Tenten said.

"It wouldn't matter. That's only three people to worry about when I go off to kill Itachi." Sasuke said, and Tenten looked at him. "You shouldn't distance yourself on purpose." Tenten said. "I prefer it that way. Should I die fighting Itachi, that would be less people who are sad." Sasuke said, and Tenten gave him a pitied look.

"Don't show pity, I don't need it." Sasuke said, and Tenten glared. "I wasn't showing pity. I think it's sad that you view your life so carelessly." Tenten said, and Sasuke gave her a side glance. "You shouldn't view your friends in such a low light." Tenten said, and Sasuke shrugged.

"I don't." Sasuke said, and they could tell the conversation was over. (What does that mean?) Tenten thought to herself.

(With Shinji)

"So, you lost to that brat as well?" Zabuza asked, as Shinji appeared in front of him. "It couldn't be helped. His Dojutsu is better than mine." Shinji said. "Hn. Two people with powerful Kekkei Genkai, and a Kiri Rogue Nin. We should theoretically be able to complete this easily." Zabuza said.

"Sadly our target is incredibly powerful, has an ally who is very analytical, one with a Kekkei Genkai, another with some sort of weird chakra, and the Copy Cat nin." Shinji said. "I've done some crazy things in the past." Zabuza said. "So what's our chances?" Shinji asked. "Miserably slim." Haku said. "Those are odds I like." Shinji said.

(The Arena)

With the arena fixed, it was time for the second fight. Both nin smirked at each other. "Ready to see who's stronger?" Naruto asked, and Koji smirked. "Time to find out." They both stood at the same time, and walked to the arena. As they walked, Naruto clenched and unclenched his fists, while Koji tied his hair back with his dark blue bandana.

(This is it. Time to face the one who decides if I'm the strongest.) Both thought at the same time. They jumped the rail, and landed across from each other, smirks of overconfidence on both their faces.

"Who do you bet on?" Kakashi asked. "I don't know. Both look strong." Sakura said. "Who do you want to win?" Kakashi asked, and Sakura glanced at the ground.

"Koji is totally going to kick Naruto's ass!" Kiba screamed, and Hinata gave him a look. "Kiba-kun!" "He only says that because he is confident that Koji can beat someone like Naruto. I have no clue how this will play out." Shino said, and Hinata smiled. "Hn." Neji just had to add his two cents.

"I believe in the youth that Naruto possesses!" Lee screamed, as Tenten sighed at her friends behaviour. "Naruto won't lose to him." Tenten said. "He better not." Tenten and Lee looked over to Sasuke, who was smirking. "I'm the only one allowed to show that loser who's stronger."

ShadowRonin: Yeah. It's time. Naruto and Koji take each other on, and it will be a fight for the ages. Both are quite head strong, don't know when to quit, and powerful. Trained by Sannin each, both will put up a show that no one will forget, and it is advised you see this fight.

Next Chapter: Konoha's Number 1 Surprising Ninja faces The Shadow Blade's Number 1 Pull 'em from his Ass Ninja. Both are strong, and contain inner powers that aren't normal. But now, it's time to decide a stronger. Time for the Anime/Manga namesake to take on the Main OC. Time for:

Chapter 26: The Fox vs. The Storm!! RasenShuriken vs. Lightning Wolf Fang!!!