Normal speech
Thought
Kyuubi/Nine-tails/Other big voices
InnerSakura
A/N:
Disclaimer
I do not own Naruto in any way, shape, or form, but I do own the OCs in this story… :-) This is merely for my, and hopefully everyone else's, enjoyment. Thank you!
Recap:
Naruto looked up to see that there were still two clones and they were fixated on him. Nothing he did seemed to have any effect, the clones were too strong and out of control. Then it hit him…
Though he was feeling broken, Naruto willed himself up. He pulled out three kunai, one for each hand and one for his tail. He then charged the other two. Once he reached them Naruto did all he could to separate them, pushing one away and the other in another direction…
Naruto hurled two of his kunai at the clones, temporarily stunning them. They realized what Naruto was up to as he cycled through his seals. Not wanting to be outdone, the clones did the same.
All three reared back and paused. Naruto got lower and the clones assumed that he was trying to pick which one to focus on. The second he made his choice… it would be over for him.
Naruto shifted his body to face a specific clone and they saw the opportunity they were waiting for. Both clones unleashed their attacks…
Narutos: "DRAGON'S WRATH"!!
Naruto could see both attacks coming, one on both sides. As they reached, Naruto disappeared in between. Both attacks bypassed the other and continued on until…
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The clones had been destroyed and Naruto lay in the middle of the forest. He was so exhausted and in so much pain that he could hardly move. Luckily he didn't have to. Jiraiya came and helped him up to their room. When they had made it, Jiraiya placed the already sleeping Naruto on the bed…
Jiraiya: The kid still can't control his power when he goes that far… He got lucky tonight, but I'm gonna have to have a talk with him about it later… but for now… how about you treat him Tsunade?
She looked over at Hinata who looked a little upset seeing Naruto in this condition…
Tsunade: Hinata, why don't you take care of this one…?
Hinata: … Me…? But… why…? I don't know how to treat anyone that's hurt much less someone in Naruto's condition…
Tsunade: Believe me… you can do it! I know you can… In fact, I'm going to start training you in medical treatment…
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Naruto: Wow… you healed me, Hinata…? I didn't know you could do that… That's so amazing!
Tsunade: There you are Hinata… we've got a lot of work to do before we leave. We have to get started on your training… *looks across the room* …How are you feeling Naruto?
Naruto: Good as new!
Tsunade: Hinata… how did you know that you could heal Naruto, when we were fighting Orochimaru?
Hinata: When I was younger, my mother showed me that she could heal others' injuries. She told me that I would be able to do it as well one day. That was before she…
Tsunade: … I understand… By your wings and the rings then, I could tell that you're from a certain clan. They're very strong and talented. You have great potential within you…
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Naruto: Uh… What is with you calling me brother?
Yuu: I like you… I never had a real family… For as long as I've known it's just been me and grandpa. I've wanted a real family of my own… one that cares for me and helps me… I'm not asking to be spoiled, I just want to feel loved…… That's how I feel when I'm with you…
Naruto: … She's… just like me… You want a family, huh? Well… I'd be happy to be your brother then…
He looked up and Yuuki looked ready to cry. Without warning she jumped on him and pinned him, thanking him as she went along.
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Tsunade: Starting today, the village is now my responsibility as… 5th Hokage!
The elders told a couple of Jounin to announce the news to the village and the local Lords. The celebration of the inauguration of the new Hokage would begin soon…
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Sakura was sitting by Sasuke's hospital bed as he rested. She was beginning to worry about his condition and whether Naruto was alright as well. She looked to be pretty depressed…
Tsunade: May I come in?
Sakura: … Who are you…? She's beautiful…
Naruto: Don't worry Sakura… This is Grandma Tsunade, the new Hokage. She's also a great Medic ninja. Sasuke'll be alright now…! This lady is great at healing people!
As she worked her magic, Tsunade noticed that there were fresh flowers on the stand next to the bed. From that she deduced that Sakura must have been visiting everyday or so. Sakura watched in amazement as Tsunade used her chakra to heal Sasuke's ailments. Shortly after she was done, Sasuke began to open his eyes…
Sakura: Oh, SASUKE!!
Sakura lunged on the bed and began to hug Sasuke tightly, crying her eyes out as she did.
Yuu: Aww… Isn't that sweet… it makes you want to grab a hold of someone special and never let go…
She turned to do just that to Naruto, but as she did Naruto walked away. He turned back one more time as he was leaving and gave faint smile at the image…
Tsunade: Heh… The kid's more sensitive than he appears…
They followed him out of the room and to Kakashi's. After healing him, she went to examine Lee. She told Naruto and the girls to go on without her since she could be a while and so they did…
Tsunade: … It breaks my heart to tell you this but… your body is in bad shape. You may have to stop being a shinobi…
Gai: …… Come on Lady Tsunade… what a lame joke… Ha ha ha…
Tsunade: I wish it were a joke… I don't like the looks of the burn marks that cover most of his body and there are numerous bone fragments lodged within vital parts of your bloodstream… Your body has been battered and broken, possibly beyond repair… Even if I chose to operate on you… there'd be very little to no chance of you surviving the procedure…
Gai: …… That… That can't be…
Lee: There… There isn't any hope?
Tsunade: I'm the only one able to perform the surgery, but not only will it require a large amount of time… it's also very risky. It wouldn't be wise to risk losing everything on such a low probability of success. Even if it is successful he'll have to endure extensive rehabilitation…
Lee immediately got up, got dressed, and got out. All that was being said was nothing but depressive and it made his future look bleak. He didn't want to hear anymore…
As he left, Tsunade told Gai to inform every shinobi in the village to come to the hospital for checkups the day after her inauguration as the Hokage. After the invasion, Lee may not be the only one that may make things worse for themselves if they continue. She also told Shizune to tell Hinata to be ready for that day. It would be her first real chance to show what she could do…
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The group of Yuuki, Hinata, TenTen, Shino, Hanabi, Kiba, and Neji for other reasons, were walking throughout the village when they came upon a crowd. At the very same time Team 10 and Sakura and Lee had come upon the same crowd. The crowd was near the entrance gate and the young shinobi could hear words like "amazing" and "incredible" being used. They had to see what all the commotion was so they made their way to where they could get a good look...
Ino: I wonder what all the fuss is about…
Just then someone shouted, "Here he comes…!"
"Who is that guy?" one of the young girls asked.
Ino: Wait a minute…
TenTen: Are you seeing what I'm seeing?
Sakura: Is that…?
Hinata: Naruto…
Kiba: … Naruto?
Naruto had one side of his shirt and jacket up, revealing his rippling muscles with the other side down. His sleeveless, left, arm was behind his back all while pushing a small boulder with the other. By the trail on the ground, he had already pushed it around a couple of times by now…
Everyone was amazed as he continued pushing the giant stone.
"Look at him go… That's so amazing," another girl stated.
Sakura: What exactly is going on here? Why is Naruto doing this?
Kotetsu: Earlier he came out of nowhere just pushing that stone…
Izumo: When we asked him what he was doing, he said that he was trying to become stronger…
Ino: … Only Naruto would go to such an extreme length to get stronger…
Shino: Even so… the fact that he's budging it is a true show of his strength… and he's doing it with one arm at that…
Yuu: That's my brother for ya…!
Hinata: … Naruto… I will do my best as well…!
Tsunade: That boy's a symbol of this village. He's working hard to strive and grow towards his dreams. That's exactly what this village is… strong, prosperous, and perseverant… I will do the best I can… The future of this village is looking bright!!
Assessment
Tsunade: This doesn't look good… You'll no longer be able to be a ninja…
Hinata: Wha… What do you mean?
Tsunade: Without access to his chakra he won't be able to use his abilities or any jutsus. Without them… he is just an ordinary person… I'm sorry…
Neji: Isn't there anything you can do?
Tsunade: Hmm… If it were broken bones or damaged organs, perhaps, but restoring someone's entire chakra system… I never would have been able to guess that Naruto could have done something like this… I don't know of anything that could possibly work… *thinking* …… Although…
She looked at a saddened Hinata…
Tsunade: Hinata… you're going to have to help with this…
Hinata: M-Me…? But… what can I do? I'm not that far along in my training…
Tsunade: Your technique… it seems to have great properties… We know that it can mend broken bones and heal wounds, Naruto is proof of that. The way he's been since you healed him is extraordinary… In theory, you should be able to help Neji as well… What do you say?
Hinata: …… *looks at Neji* … I'll do it…!
Neji: Hinata…
Tsunade: Good…! We'll schedule the operation for a couple of days from now… this way you can get in some good practice. It also gives me the chance to try and find another way of doing it…
Once done, Neji walked out of the room and out of the hospital without stopping…
TenTen: Wait… Neji… How did it go? *no response* … Don't go yet…! I still haven't had my checkup…
Tsunade walked out of the room and looked around the waiting room. Since she wanted Hinata to get to the rest of her training as soon as possible, she asked the remaining genin girls to come in.
When they all came in Tsunade closed the door behind her and asked the girls to strip down to their underwear. They complied, some slower than others…
Yuu: … What about Hinata? Isn't she getting a checkup too?
Tsunade: That's a good point Yuuki… there's no point in waiting for later when we can do it now…
Hinata: B-But…
Tsunade: You've got nothing to be embarrassed about… We're all nice young ladies here…
Hinata: But I thought that I was supposed to be using this as practice…
Tsunade: Don't worry about it… I'll do it this time and you can handle the rest. Now strip!
As she did the other girls were amazed at how nice and expensive her underwear looked…
TenTen: Wow, Hinata…! You really are like a princess aren't you…?
Yuu: I've never actually seen underwear that looked so expensive, and… are those jewels…!?
Hinata: It… It's no big deal… They're nice… but they're just decorations…
Yuu: They sure are nice!
She reached up and grabbed a handful of Hinata in one hand and herself in the other. This completely surprised the blushing princess as well as everyone else.
Sakura: *shocked* ...Wha… What are you doing!?
TenTen: Don't tell me… You suggested Hinata get checked too so that you could compare your bodies…
Yuu: Hmm… Yours are just a little smaller than mine but they're softer and rounder… You've pretty much got the best body… *she said while placing her hands on her hips*
Hinata: Th-… Thank you… *she said looking like she was about to burst into tears*
The girls present looked and checked their own bodies in a similar manner. Some even looked around to check out the competition…
Ino: Hehe… Looks like I beat you Sakura! You've hardly developed since we first met…
Sakura: Shut up Ino, you stupid pig! *blushing* …It's not my fault… I don't know what to do to make them grow. It isn't fair… this is so embarrassing…
Yuu: I win in size Hinata but I think you have the better body… Now… who's next? *devious grin*
Everyone immediately crossed their arms. They gave Yuuki a good look and noticed that of the young girls there, she and TenTen had the "reasons" to wear the bigger bras. Seeing everyone cover up, Yuuki began to get a little bummed. She then looked up and noticed Tsunade looking on. With a gleam in her eye, Yuuki began to approach Tsunade. The other girls saw this and became curious themselves…
Ino: They're huge!
TenTen: I wonder how big they are…
Sakura: What does it matter… they're bigger than mine… *she thought as she drooped her head*
Later, all the young girls that entered the room exited, except for Hinata who still had work to do…
Ino: I can't believe how big hers were…
TenTen: I didn't know they could get that big…
Yuu: I hope mine grow to that size when I get older…
Sakura: You and me both… Why are we still talking about this…? *nervous chuckle* …Anyway, I didn't know that you had one of those Yuuki…
Yuu: Yeah but it's supposed to be a secret so… shhh…
When the girls came out, a bunch of the guys wondered what they were talking about. Some, on the other hand, knew exactly what it was…
Naruto: What's with them?
Kiba: Oh man…! They were talking about their bodies… It's what girls do when they're together. Let's see… they said something about someone having big ones. I wonder which girl it was… I think it was Yuuki… She's kind of crazy, but I can't seem to get her out of my head…
Naruto: Hey…! Watch it dog boy!
Kiba: And what are you gonna do about it, monkey boy?
Naruto: I'LL…
Tsunade: Naruto…!! You and the other young boys come in…
Naruto: You're lucky…
Kiba: Yeah, whatever…
They walked in the room and Tsunade closed it behind her…
Kiba: Well… now I know the big ones they were talking about… *whispering to the other boys* … But what could Yuuki have that other girls would be surprised about her having one?
Hinata: … Um… Um… Um…
Kiba: You were in here Hinata… do you know?
Hinata: … Um… Um… Um… *fumbling with her fingers*
Tsunade: It's none of your concern! Now stop talking and take off your clothes… All but your underwear…
Kiba: What!? In front of Hinata…?!
Tsunade: Yes! Now strip… it's not like I told you to take everything off…
The boys did as they were told and Hinata found herself staring at a certain blonde. It was like time had slowed as he casually stripped. When she realized what she was doing, she immediately turned her back. Tsunade told her to get on with the checkup and so she did, with a blush on her face.
She examined everyone in line starting from one end, but when she came to Naruto she skipped him… (1)
Naruto: Hey…! Hinata… you just completely skipped over me!
Hinata: Oh… I… I'm sorry… I'll come back to you… *hiding her blush*
She had finally examined the last of the boys and all that was left was… Naruto! She took a big gulp and slowly approached him…
Hinata: Ok… I… I can do this… He's no different from the others… He's just Naruto… He's Naruto… a boy that I admire with a nice body…! Oh… snap out of it!
She was standing right in front of Naruto and began to examine him. The more attention she paid to his body, the more she began to blush until she was lost in his eyes…
Hinata: I… I-I-I can't believe I'm so close to him… I… I… I… don't know what to do… I… I… *begins mouthing* …I… I… l… l-l-l-li-…
Tsunade: Concentrate Hinata!
This startled her and snapped her back to reality…
Naruto: Hm… Were you about to say something Hinata?
Hinata: ... I… I… I'm sorry… I'll finish up right away!
She hurried with the examination and a few minutes later, Naruto walked out. Hinata let out a sigh of relief and disappointment as he did. She then returned to the room…
Tsunade: I'm sorry Hinata… I didn't realize that it was that hard for you…
Hinata: Um… What are you talking about?
Tsunade: You were close to telling him how you felt and I messed it up… I'm sorry…
Hinata: You… You know?!
Tsunade: It all makes sense now… I don't see how I didn't notice it before we got back to the village…
Hinata: … Um…
Tsunade: Don't worry, it'll be our little secret and I'll be rooting for you, so… do your best!
Hinata: … Do… Do you think… he feels the same way…?
Tsunade: Naruto…? There's no way to be sure… That's why you have to be strong and go through with it like you almost did just now. I'm sure that he'll accept your feelings or figure it out… maybe…
Naruto walked out of the hospital with food on the brain. As he was about to head to Ichiraku's, he saw Neji and TenTen…
Naruto: Hey…! Neji…! What's up? How have you been?
With a scowl on his face, Neji turned his back to Naruto with no reply…
Naruto: Hey…! What's your problem!?
TenTen: I'm sorry for Neji, Naruto… Apparently he has a problem but he won't tell me what it is…
Neji: Well it's my problem and if I choose to tell anyone about it or not, it's my right…! It's none of your concern so stay out of it!
Naruto: I was just trying to be nice… I thought that we could put the whole thing with the Chunin Exams behind us and be friends. I won't apologize for what I said then 'cause I meant it… but if it's something I did to hurt you without knowing… I'm sorry…
Neji: As a matter of fact…! *stops mid-sentence* … You know what, never mind… Just go about your business and we'll see how things turn out…
Neji left, leaving Naruto and TenTen to think about what could have gotten him in such a foul mood…
It was the day that Hinata would finally show that she could use her abilities to help her cousin Neji. She was determined to prove to everyone that she wasn't just some useless pampered princess.
Naruto awoke and tried to roll out of bed, but he was stuck. He felt like he was caught in some kind of vice, so he wiped his sleepy eyes and looked to see exactly what it was. He was surprised to see that Yuuki was in the bed next to him, holding him tightly. He wriggled and squirmed and struggled to free himself, but when the covers fell off he was shocked at what he saw…
Naruto: WHAT THE HELL!!!?
Sasuke awoke with a startle. He looked around his hospital room and noticed a certain pink haired kunoichi sleeping by his bed.
Sasuke: … Sakura…? She must have spent the night here…
For a few minutes he just stared at her, trying to figure out why someone would choose to spend a night in the hospital when they could just sleep in the comfort of their own home…
Hinata and Neji were just now leaving the Hyuuga estate…
Hinata: …… Um… Neji… Why… are you going with me to the hospital now? Your operation isn't until later…
Neji: I would like to get this over with as soon as possible… The sooner we get this done, the sooner I can continue training…
Hinata: Once we're done… you would need time to rest and recover… You… You shouldn't push yourself, you might get hurt because… because I'm not even sure if… I can do it…
Neji: We'll just have to wait and see. Just do what you can and hopefully it is a success… because I have someone precious that I feel I need to protect…
The person that popped into his mind as he said this was none other than Hinata…
Naruto: WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE!!!?
Still holding on to Naruto, Yuuki began to wake up herself because of his yelling…
Yuu: … *sleepily* … Naruto…? Why are you… being so loud… (yawns)… so early in the morning?
Naruto: … Uh, sorry… I… I didn't mean to wake you… Just… Just go back to sleep… and turn the other way while you're at it…
Yuu: Hm… What's wrong?
Naruto: N-Nothing…! Absolutely nothing…! It's not like I'm laying here nude next to a girl I barely know…
Yuu: Nude…? … Oh, right…
Naruto: … You… You don't mind? Isn't there something wrong with that?
Yuu: Of course I don't mind… you're my brother… Besides…(yawns) … I'm the one that took off all your clothes…
Naruto: WHAT!!? WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT?!
Yuu: You looked uncomfortable, so I helped you out of them…
Naruto: Why would I be uncomfortable when I sleep in those clothes every night?
Naruto looked over at her but she had a puzzled look on her face…
Naruto: … Nevermind…
He got out of bed and began to look for his missing clothes. As he did, the bedroom door flung open…
Shizune: Naruto…! We heard yelling… What's wro-… *mouth hangs open*
There before her and a few other attendants stood Naruto in the buff and Yuuki in his bed…
Shizune: Ah… Uh… Ne… Nevermind…!! My… My apologies…!
She quickly slammed the door shut and ran out of the tower screaming for Lady Tsunade and Master Jiraiya…
Tsunade was doing rounds at the hospital, checking on shinobi that she had previously treated when she saw Hinata and Neji enter the building. Deciding to greet them, she was on her way when she saw something surprising…
Sakura was asleep, dreaming that something was crawling on her neck and made its way to her hair. Whatever it was, it was freaking her out. She opened her eyes and jumped up. She then realized where she was when she saw Sasuke looking at her in an odd manner…
Tsunade was on her way to meet Neji and Hinata when she saw Sasuke running his fingers up and down Sakura's neck as she slept. She then saw as Sakura sprang up in surprise. Not wanting to get involved with what may happen, she continued on her way.
She saw Hinata and Neji and waved for them to follow her…
Neji: So… can we begin now…
Tsunade: You're in a hurry…? You shouldn't be in such a rush, otherwise things could go wrong. The best thing to do is be patient, quell your anxiety, and you'll be back to being a shinobi in no time…
Hinata: Um…
Tsunade: Don't worry Hinata, you'll do fine… You've been practicing and preparing for this so I have faith in you. You have the talent and the skills for it… all you to do is have faith in yourself…
A smile appeared on her face and Hinata nodded in agreement…
Naruto: … This is kind of awkward… you know, after you saw me with nothing on and everything…
Yuu: Do you want to see me naked then?
Naruto: NO…!! I mean, no… I mean I'm a little interested, but… I mean, I'm sure you look great without any clothes… I mean… that would just make things even more… awkward…
*Awkward silence………*
Yuu: So… what do you want me to do?
Naruto: Let's just forget that the whole thing ever happened!
Yuu: I don't know… I don't really want to forget… I don't even think I could. Everything has been burned into my mind…
Naruto: What!?... I'm not that memorable!
Yuu: Oh, but you are… I'm going to remember the image of this morning for as long as I live…
Naruto: Aw man…! You're just gonna keep teasing me with it, aren't you? *drops head in defeat*
Yuu: Mmm… From time to time, but I'll tell you what… it'll be our secret… I'll pretend that it never happened because you're my precious brother…
Naruto: … Gee… thanks… *reeking of sarcasm*
Sakura: … Oh no! I just freaked out in front of Sasuke… and I was sleep at the time… Did I do anything else weird while I was asleep?! How embarrassing…!
Sasuke: Sakura, what's wrong? Was I too rough? Is that why she jumped away like she did?
Sakura: N-Nothing Sasuke… It's nothing… I'm such a fool…! *mentally slapping herself* … It's just… I thought something was crawling on me and it was gonna get in my hair…
Sasuke: It was me…
*Awkward silence………*
Sakura: Huh?
Sasuke: I was bored… so I messed with you a little while you were sleep… Sorry…
Sakura: … It's ok, it's no big deal… (nervous chuckle) … He was bored… He was bored so he messed with me and woke me up…!? Does this mean that he thinks I'm fun!? He must like having me around after all!
Neji: So what do I have to do? What does this procedure entail?
Tsunade: We're going to slow your heart and let Hinata do her thing.
Neji: That's your plan…!?
Tsunade: There's nothing to worry about, there'll be other medical specialist acting as support as well as me…
They then proceeded to put Neji under and slowed down his heart. It was now all up to Hinata. This was her time to shine…
A/N: I don't really know anything about medicine and surgeries and so forth, so I'm just going to skip describing what happened to after it's over…
Hinata: (sigh)… Do… Do you think it worked?
Tsunade: … Well… there's no real way to tell if we did everything right at the moment… From what I could tell, the procedure should be a success… but all we can do is hope that it worked.
Hinata: … Oh… *in a depressed tone*
As the two checked up on other patients one of the nurses came running to tell Tsunade that Neji had disappeared from his room…
Tsunade: What!!?
Sasuke had been certified to leave the hospital while Neji was in surgery and he and Sakura were walking through the village.
Sakura: So Sasuke… is there anything you want to do now that you're out the hospital? You just name it and I'll see to it that you get it…
A thought of Itachi passed through his mind as she asked this…
Sasuke: … There's nothing I want, I'm going home…
Sakura: Oh… ok…… Are you sure…? 'Cause…
Sasuke: No…!...... But thanks anyway Sakura…
Sakura: … Sure… Anytime…
The two parted ways and Sakura continued walking around the village. Sasuke's words repeated themselves over and over again in her mind. She didn't know whether to be happy that he actually thanked her… or sad that he didn't want to do anything with her outside the hospital.
As she continued, she noticed Naruto with Yuuki locked on his arm walking around as well. She decided to see what they were up to…
Sakura: Hey guys… Are you doing anything?
Naruto: Nothing really… if you want me for something that is…
Yuu: We're going to train! My brother promised that he would help me get stronger…
Naruto: … Do you want to join us?
Sakura: Who me…? No… I think I'd just get in the way…
Naruto: It's alright… We can help you get stronger too, if you want… But… if you want to, you don't have to get involved… You can just watch if you want… What do ya say?
Sakura: … Sure… why not? I'm not doing anything anyway…
Tsunade had all the nurses and Medic-nins frantically searching the hospital from top to bottom for any sign of Neji. She and Hinata were beginning to worry. She tried to ensure her that Neji would be found and everything would be just fine. Even though she said this, there was no denying that the situation was bad, and things were just gonna get worse. Shizune ran in out of breath and informed Tsunade of what she had seen…
Tsunade: NARUTO DID WHAAAT!!!!?
Naruto: Aaahh-choo!!
Along the way, the three ran into Kiba, Ino, and Shino who tagged along out of curiosity. Once they got to one of the training grounds, Naruto and Yuuki prepared to spar. They stood directly in front of each other and took their fighting stances…
Naruto: Heh… I'm gonna get you back for last time…
Yuu: We'll see about that… This time when I leave my mark on you, it's gonna be a lot worse than just a few scratches…
With a bark from Akamaru, they began their sparring match. Yuuki began clawing at Naruto as quick as she could while he blocked a few and dodged others.
She continued to attack, throwing punches and kicks as Naruto stayed on the defensive. One punch she threw was caught by Naruto using both hands. With one free, she threw another punch but Naruto ducked it and when she tried to bring it back he grabbed that arm as well. He crossed her arms and turned her around to get behind her…
Yuu: … Aw… you're teasing me… and I thought you wanted to forget what happened…
Naruto: *flustered* …I do…! I'm just…
Before he could finish, Yuuki kicked one of her legs back and under Naruto. He quickly lifted his leg to block it…
Kiba: Jeez…! What is it with this girl and kicking guys there of all places?
Naruto: Oh, you're gonna pay for trying that…
He grasped her arms tightly and swung her, releasing her as he completely turned around. She spun in the air and continued to spin for a short time after landing on the ground.
Ino: Man… I didn't think Naruto was the type to bully a girl…
Sakura: Naruto…! You shouldn't be so rough with her, she's just a girl…
Yuu: Don't listen to them… I like it rough!
Kiba: Just when I start to hate this girl, there's something about her that makes me love her even more…
A kunai shot by and was lodged in the tree behind Kiba, compliments of Yuuki. It had just barely missed his head. She sprang up from the ground and charged Naruto again…
While the two sparred, their friends weren't the only ones watching them…
The pace quickened as Yuuki began to go wild. She furiously clawed at Naruto and managed to scratch him along his whiskers. Before she could do more damage, Naruto ducked a cross swipe and pushed her back with a palm thrust.
She slid back and keeled over. He had knocked the wind out of her. She collected herself and wiped the dribble from her mouth. She then took off her red sleeveless hoodie revealing a sleeveless blue shirt that showed a little cleavage and midriff. She also took off her red sleeves. She dropped them and they crashed to the ground…
Sakura: That's like… Naruto's clothes when he fought Lee! Then she…
Yuu: Tiger Claw!!
She rushed Naruto, moving a lot faster than before. She was giving Naruto all he could handle but it still wasn't enough. Naruto backed off before she could land a decent hit on him. He then took a stance where one arm extended under him with the other above. It was similar to Neji's and the one he used during their fight…
Yuu: Heh… Now things get really fun…
She prepared to attack but…
Naruto: Wait a minute…
She tried to stop herself and fell on her face…
Yuu: *spits out grass* … What, why?
Naruto: … Is there something you want…?
Two figures stepped from behind the trees to everyone's surprise…
Naruto: … Neji…?
He and TenTen stepped forward. Neji had a look in his eyes that said that he meant business…
Neji: I came here to train and we happened to find you here… but I guess it's for the best…
Naruto: Well sorry, but we're using this training ground at the moment. When we finish it's all yours…
Neji: No… That's not what I mean…
Yuu: … Then… what do you mean?
Neji: I want to fight you… Naruto Uzumaki…!
End of chapter...
Hospital and bedroom drama...
Naruto discovers someone's presence and they reveal themselves...
Next chapter: A golden opportunity!
Side note...
(1) Hinata isn't handling physicals, she's just a pre-teen girl. She was examining everyone in a similar wayTsunade did Lee's.