Yo!! Thanksgiving wasn't too bad. My uncles are some of the craziest, but coolest, people I know. That and I feel sore from an intense game of Football on friday. It was epic, and fun, yet painful at the end. But I digress. Read and Review.

Chapter 49: The Unknow Calm Before the Storm! Kenji vs. Koji!!

Koji knew that today was going to suck big time. He got a note from Kenji saying that they needed to have a 'chat.' Koji knew that by 'chat', he meant a death brawl. But Koji didn't know what he did.

He left Sakura alone, and even made peace with Shikamaru. So what did he do to piss fate off. (Fine. I've been looking for some way to release this pent up need to bust a move! Kenji's toast!!) Koji sneered. Sure it was Friday, and class was out, but he was ready for a fight.

(Elsewhere)

Kenji sighed. It was plain obvious to anyone with a brain that the sexual tension between Koji and Sakura was so thick, that he thought it was suffocating. So he decided to take it upon himself to set this couple straight by forcing Koji to admit to everything that he has been truly feeling.

He smirked in contemplation, before he bumped into Fuuka. "Oh. Fuuka-chan. You okay?" Kenji asked, as Fuuka his behind him yet again. This time, two boys ran up, getting over the laughter from chasing Fuuka around. "You enjoy picking on someone who is afraid of you?" Kenji asked, as the two boys began to sweat from fear.

"Ng. Kenji-sama…" One of them said, and Kenji showed his palm, and the boys ran away. Kenji sneered, and turned to Fuuka. "You are a Kunoichi, Fuuka-chan. Try using some of your jutsu to make them stop picking on you." Kenji said, and Fuuka sighed wistfully. "I wish I could, but they scare me. I can't help it Ken-kun…" Fuuka said sadly, and Kenji sighed.

"I guess." He said, ruffling her hair. Fuuka smiled, and Kenji smirked back. "It's time." Kenji looked up and saw Koji there, arms crossed, and in his black open button shirt with green tank top underneath, and blue baggy shorts. "So it is. Fuuka-chan, go find the other Kunoichi and play with them." Kenji said, and Fuuka nodded and went away. Koji raised an eyebrow at this tidbit of interaction. (Hm. Interesting…) Koji thought to himself. "Follow me, Koji." He said, and Koji followed him into the forest.

(Just outside the Village)

Both nin came to a small clearing that was in the open, and they stood across from each other. "So, why are you here to fight me? I thought I was avoiding Sakura like you said." Koji said, as Kenji frowned at him. "You think this is about you seeing Sakura? You are a bigger fool than I thought." Kenji said, and Koji glared.

"Then what is this-" "What is Sakura to you?" Koji was caught off guard by the question. "What? Sakura? I told you I don't-" Koji didn't flinch when a fireball zoomed past his head. "Don't lie to me, baka. What is your relationship with Sakura?" Kenji asked again, and this time, Koji sighed.

"She is someone who I hold close to me." Koji said. "Then why be so passive about her?" Kenji asked. "Because I don't want her sad when I leave for good." Koji said solemnly, but Kenji actually began to chuckle. "You coward. What would Sakura see in someone like you? I bet your parents are crying in their graves, or wherever it is they are." Kenji said, and Koji scowled.

"I already told you about what would happen-" "And I am well aware. But answer me this. Did your parents raise a LOWLIFE COWARD WHO CAN'T PROTECT HIS OWN FRIENDS!?!!?" That was the last straw, and Koji charged at Kenji.

Kenji smirked, as Koji's electric charged fist smashed into Kenji's palm, which was exhuding fire. "Hn. This all there is to your power? Shame." Kenji said, as he blasted Koji with a blaze of flames. Koji rolled on the ground, before he launched to his feet, and charged again. Kenji dodged the easy to read punches, before he socked Koji in the jaw, and kicked him in the gut, dropping him to his knees.

"Koji. What the hell are you doing?" Kenji asked, and scowled. "If you wish to defeat me, then use your fucking head. Kami-sama, it's like I'm fighting a Genin." Kenji said, and Koji's hair covered his eyes. When he stood up, he got into the Tiger Fist Stance, and his eyes showed resolve. The Koji we all know is back!!!

Kenji smirked. He could see the fight that he was going to get just from the determined look in his eyes. (Show me what you got, Koji. Show me the strength and skill that captured one such as Sakura.) Kenji then charged, and the battle was on!

Kenji started things off with a straight jab, but Koji knocked it out of the way, and kicked Kenji. Kenji recovered fine, and tried a flying Roundhouse kick. Koji caught the kick, and Kenji touched the ground with his other foot and kicked Koji in the jaw. Kenji then followed it up by planting his hand into the ground, and ramming his foot into Koji's neck, sending him into the air. Kenji then brought his hands into seals, and aimed his hands into the air, forming a triangle.

"Fire Style: Blast Cannon Jutsu!!" Kenji launched an intense pulse of fiery triangles at Koji, who was hit, and created an explosion. Kenji didn't let his guard down for a second, and was rewarded when a Demon Wind Shuriken barreled at him, forcing him to catch the weapon, which held an Exploding Tag on it. Kenji's eyes widened, right before he was engulfed in the Explosion. Sitting in a treee, Koji smirked.

"Hope you like that attack. I call it the Demon Wind Bomb." Koji said, as he began to pulse electricity in his left palm. The electricity then formed a disk, and Koji launched it into the smoke. The explosion was expected, but a blaze bomb hitting Koji in the gut and sending him into a tree sort of wasn't. Koji was on one knee when Kenji appeared from the smoke, fire taking up his right fist.

"You want to step it up, Koji? If you really want to fight for Sakura, you're doing a poor job." Kenji said, and Koji actually started to chuckle. "You think you stand a chance if I fought for real?" Koji asked, and Kenji smirked. "No. I think you aren't worthy enough for someone like Sakura. You would break her heart with your belief that distancing yourself is for the best." Kenji said, and Koji scowled.

"What I decide is none of you-" "Shut up! You're like a broken record." Kenji said coldly, and Koji flinched. "You think distancing yourself is best, but what does your heart say?" Kenji said. Koji looked to the ground, and Kenji smirked. "If you truly believe this conviction that you have set into your mindset, then you will defeat me here and now." Kenji said, and Koji glared at him.

"Right now, you are fighting with a belief that you know is total bullshit. You want Sakura by your side, but you don't want to admit it." Kenji said. "I don't know what you are talking about." Koji said, as he averted his gaze. "Can't stand to look me in the face because you know I'm right!?" Kenji screamed at him, and Koji charged again.

"You fight back because you desparately wish to prove yourself right!" Kenji blocked the punches, and kicked Koji in the gut. "You try to prove me wong, but aren't you really trying to desparately convince yourself?" Kenji blocked a kick, and Koji hopped back. "SHUT UP!!!!" Koji screamed. "Mad because my shots are slowly becoming more on the dot? Or are you realizing that you aren't worth Sakura's time?" Kenji asked.

Koji screamed in anger, and transformed. His hair was streaked with gold, and his eyes held that gold color. "Your true power? You'd go that far to bullshit?" Kenji asked, and Koji charged.

(Back in the village)

The girls were sitting outside the Ramen Bar, eating and chatting. They turned when they saw Kiba, Shino, and Shikamaru appear. "Kiba-kun! Why are you guys here?" Hinata asked. "Have any of you seen Koji?" Shikamaru asked. "He disappeared?" Tenten asked.

"More like has been causing enough trouble to make himself scarce." Shino said, and the girls all nodded in understanding. What they didn't expect was the large explosion that occurred, and the electric beam that shot into thte air. "I'd say we found him." Ino said, and they disappeared towards the explosion.

(Battle field)

Koji and Kenji stood across from each other, panting and coughing. Both nin looked beat up, battered, and chakra drained. Kenji took that time to chuckle, and Koji glared. "You went this far over a false belief. You are way too stubborn." Kenji said, smirking. Koji extended his hand, as the lightning came to life. Kenji's smirk grew.

"You don't want to do this. I know you can't sever the ties you made." Kenji said, as Koji's fist blasted, howls coming from the electric fist. Koji then charged, with all the speed he has. Kenji's left hand created some fire drills, as he smirked.

"You wish to end this?" Kenji asked, as Koji was some steps away. Both brought their fists back, and attacked, as another explosion went off. When the dust cleared, both nin stood, their hair covering their eyes. Then Koji coughed, and Kenji smirked even broader. Koji's Lightning Wolf didn't clamp onto his stomch, but Kenji's Fire Drills hit Koji dead on. He pulled his hand back, and the drills yanked out, and blood spurted out, as he fell to the ground onto his stomach.

"You feel better now?" Kenji asked. "…Ng…I hate when you are right." Koji muttered, as they both felt more people coming. Kenji turned to walk away. "Don't forget those bonds you made by trying to turn them away." Kenji said, and he began to walk. He didn't get far, because the Konoha Shinobi appeared. "What did you do to him, bastard?" Kiba asked, as Akamaru began to growl menacingly.

"I was helping a friend with a problem." Kenji said. "By beating the hell out of him!?" Ino screamed. "Did you get my point Koji?" Kenji asked, as Sakura was healing him using Medical Jutsus. "Shut up. I got your point." Koji said, shaking his head as Sakura told him to lie back down. "Good." Kenji said. He took two steps before Shino was right in front of him.

"Yes?" Kenji asked. "I don't know wether to attack you for attacking Koji, or hug you for penetrating that boulder he calls a head." Shino said, and Kenji's eyebrows rose. "You speak? I heard that you are silent." Kenji said. "I speak when I need to." Shino said, and Kenji smirked. "I see." He then stepped past Shino, and headed to his house.

"I wonder what they were fighting about." Ino mused outloud. "I have an idea, but it may be wrong." Shino muttered to himself, as he walked away. The girls looked to Shino weirdly, but Kiba and Hinata merely smiled. "He picks up on things quickly." Hinata said.

After finding out that Koji would be okay, and getting patched up, Kenji walked to his house, and was about to plop onto his bed, before a note was caught in his vision. He picked it up, and scowled. Without missing a beat, he turned, and ran out of the door, as the note fell to the ground:

Dear KajiKen: (Fire Fist)

We have someone precious to you. If you aren't at the address on the bottom of the sheet in 5 hours, the girl will die.

From: Buster.

The picture was of Fuuka, blind folded, and knocked out.

(The address)

5 hours had past, and a small gang was at a clearing, waitng. "Think he will show?" One of them asked. Before the leader could answer, a fireball blazed right by his head, answering his question.

"So, KajiKen has arrived." He said, as Kenji stood across the clearing, a fire in his eyes that wasn't always there. "If you wish to live, you will release Fuuka to me now." Kenji said, as the air became humid and heated. "KajiKen. You have arrived." He said.

"You must be Buster." Kenji didn't ask. "And if I am?" Buster asked. "You are about 2 steps away from being killed on the spot. But I'm a nice guy. Why did you use Fuuka as bait to lure me?" Kenji asked dangerously. "You have held the spot of Top Warrior of Kajimaru for two years now. I think it's time for you to step down." Buster said, as he slid on some red gloves that looked like fists.

"So here's my game. Only Taijutsu and chakra powered Taijutsu is allowed in this fight. Loser is the one who is unable to get up after a ten count." Buster said. "You just wanted a fight!? You dragged her into this for a challenege!?" Kenji asked, as his anger was slowly beginning to rise.

"If you win, she will be unharmed. Refuse, and I'll inflict bodily harm upon her." Buster said, and Kenji glowered. They then heard someone yawning, and Fuuka slowly came to. "Fuuka. Stay calm." She didn't try to argue against it, because she knew if Kenji told her to stay calm, then he had the situation under control. Even though she was blind folded, if Kenji said she was fine, then she would trust him.

"I'll take your offer. We fight using nothing but Taijutsu and chakra enhanced Taijutsu attacks." Kenji said, as he got into his stance. "Good. Prepare to have your title taken, KajiKen." He said, as he raised his gloved fists so they were guarding his face. "You'll regret this." Kenji said.

ShadowRonin: Kenji turned out different from how I originally planned him to be. I wanted an OC rival for Koji, but I ended up taking a different path with his Character Development. I also didn't intend for him to have his own chapter, but these things have a way of not working the way I would normally have them go.

Next Chapter: Kenji isn't someone to be trifled with. And these guys are just asking to get themselves killed. Kenji is going to kill them, but something isn't right. Buster has a plan, and it's in motion in:

Chapter 50: Prelude to a Storm. Kenji vs. Buster!!