A/n Hello friends and fans. Hope you guys are enjoying this story as much as I enjoy writing it! Love you all -Bandie24x7

Ichiraku was a good idea, just as I expected. It gave me and Hinata some alone time, as the fight between Sasuke and Gaara calmed down, the crowd became deathly quiet. Either a victor was decided or something big was happening, I didn't truly care. I was here with Hinata let their fight continue in anyway they wanted. Hinata looked at me as the crowd remained silent. I smiled, and she returned the smile. I stood there smiling at her, until Akamaru barked. I could tell what he was wanting. I felt it too. I looked Hinata in the eyes, and my smile dropped.

"Get back to the Hyuga Mansion. Stay with your father," I said as I turned away.

"but..." She said trying to stop me, "What's going on?"

"An invasion, I can smell a lot of ninja coming, and everyone's chakra in the arena has drained except for a select few. Something isn't right. Your father will protect you, as will Neji. It's his duty. GO!" I screamed bolting off towards the arena.

As I closed in to the arena, I noticed that there were sand ninja everywhere. I didn't understand, the sand and the leaf were allies. Why would they invade us? I didn't care, they were enemies. I arrived in the arena to see several Jonin fighting off against the invaders. Kakashi sensei was leading the group. He was a genius when he came to fighting, because of his sharingan eye. I approached quickly trying to be open and show it was me.

"Kakashi-sensei!" I screamed as I arrived in front of him, Akamaru in my jacket. "What do you need us to do?"

"The others, Sasuke and crew, followed the sand genin into the woods. Track them. Give any assistance that is required. Good luck Kiba," He replied as I dashed away zipping my jacket.

As I dashed through the woods I couldn't help but think about why they were attacking. Allies until now, it just doesn't add up. But my mission isn't to question them, it's to assist the others. Using my nose tracking was easy. I had a general idea where everyone was heading. There were 8 scents. Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura, Shikamaru, Kankuro, Temari, Gaara, and... Shino? Why was Shino here? Ah, of course his re-match with Kankuro. They've stopped? I have to go help him. The others are chasing the other two. They'll be fine. Shino and Kankuro. Interesting fight.

Shino was standing completely still, head lowered. When he heard the puppet fly towards him. He raised his arms and the bugs flew towards the puppet. With a quick spin of his wrist, Kankuro caused the puppet to spin moving through the bug attack. Shino jumped dodging his opponents attack, and threw more bugs as a counter-attack. Shino landed and placed his palms on the ground. The bugs began to swarm up around Kankuro. Kankuro stood completely still. He lowered his head, knowing he couldn't get away. Shino laughed as the bugs started moving around Kankuro.

"Game over," he said as the bugs moved in.

"Not quite," Kankuro said as he appeared behind Shino, wires moving all throughout the area.

"Puppet?" Shino said as the puppet flew through the bugs.

Shino spun around and landed a punch on Kankuro as the bugs ate away at the chakra strings. Kankuro pulled a smoke bomb and dropped it. It was different though. It was a poison smoke bomb. Shino fell to the ground, breathing too much of it in. His lungs were quickly filling with the toxin. He extended his hand as a swarm of bugs flew off his hand and landed on Kankuro. Sucking out his chakra. Shino stood up. He was more serious then ever. He threw swarms of bugs at Kankuro, each swarm taking more and more of his chakra. He rushed towards him, but as he did the puppet was up and rushing towards Shino. Kankuro smiled as the poisoned blade came through Shino's stomach. With a cough of blood Shino fell. I could sense that his chakra level was lowering and he was in immense pain. His opponent stood over him, and kicked him off the ground and stabbed him again. More blood. Shino wouldn't last much longer the poison was spreading at increased rates, because of the multiple wounds. I caught another scent. Shino's father, Shibi was on his way. There's no way he'd make it in time if another attack happened. Kankuro kicked Shino farther away. I dropped down from the tree and grabbed him. Making it just in time. I smiled as I looked up and saw Kankuro standing in surprise.

"Boo!" I said as Akamaru spun out from behind him, he barely had enough time to spin around and raise his arms, before Akamaru crashed into him.

He went flying through the air and Akamaru threw him down towards the ground. I spun up smashing into him, then Akamaru spun down on top of him. He fell to the ground, bloody and bruised. He was defeated and Shino was safe. I walked up to Shino shook his hand and gave him some low-level first aid meds.

"You'll be okay, helps on the way. He'll be here soon," I said picking him up and setting him down in a tree. Knowing that he'd be safer in case of another attack. I sniffed again. I couldn't smell Naruto, Sakura, or Temari. Sasuke and Gaara were very close. I turned towards the scent and rushed off. I wonder, how Hinata is holding up. I shake my head. A ninja needs to stay focused, but still... she said she loved me. Did she mean it? I lost my focus and fell. As I flew towards the ground, I closed my eyes. Bracing for impact. I felt the arms of another grab me. It was Akamaru, he transformed into me and saved me. I laughed as he transformed back and crawled on my head. I gave a nod showing my appreciation and continued on. What if, there was something between us? Could Hinata and I truly be together? I thought she loved Naruto. NARUTO! His scent was very close. I looked around to see Naruto and Sakura laying against a tree, that was barely standing. It was missing so many pieces. Then the girl was standing over them. Laughing. Now was my chance, but I had to get them to safety. I couldn't just fight her. I grabbed Akamaru and set him on the ground, I whispered the plan and began to move, when I heard a stick crack. I spun around to see Shikamaru standing in front of the female.

"You injure my comrades, and plan to just casually walk out of here?" He said looking over in my direction slowly. I knew by that that he knew I was here, and that was a sign for me to be ready.

He pulled a kunai and tossed it. It landed in the tree. Another sign. He was going to distract her while I got them to safety. I petted Akamaru, and changed our original plan. Originally I was gonna do what Shikamaru is gonna do. Now, I'm gonna wait for Shikamaru and send Akamaru to collect the allies, and run. Temari's fan popped open and with a flick sent air blasts towards Shikamaru. Shikamaru smiled and flicked his wrist. I nudged Akamaru who transformed and got ready. Shikamaru dropped a flash bomb and Akamaru was already at Naruto and Sakura, he took them away to safety. I expected Shikamaru to end her. Grab her with the Shadow Possession and let me attack, but when the light vanished Shikamaru just stood there emotionless, until Temari prepared to attack, then he pointed behind her. When she turned she noticed that the bodies were gone. She looked back towards him to find a fist smashing into her face. She flew against the tree, as a shadow came up and grabbed her.

"Don't underestimate the Hidden Leaf. Kiba! Thank you. If it weren't for you and Akamaru I may not have gotten this victory. Go now, help Sasuke," Shikamaru said as he turned to face me, then nodded several times causing Temari to hit the tree with her head.

"Right. Stay safe, Shikamaru!" I shouted as Akamaru appeared back on top of my head and we dashed towards Sasuke's scent. There was a loud bash, Shikamaru made Temari bash her head against the tree and knocked her out.

Gaara was standing over Sasuke, both had blood falling from them. There's no way I can beat this guy. Why'd I even come out here, Sasuke was barely able to damage him, and he's the best. Yeah, I beat Neji and Naruto. But these guys are on a whole different level. Sasuke had proven that he could beat even a Jonin class ninja. That scared me the most. I didn't wanna deal with someone that could clean the floor with a Jonin, nor did I wanna fight the guy who could do the same with the first guy. Gaara pulled his hand back preparing to end Sasuke. I charged in, and bashed him with my shoulder.

"Sasuke, here!" I said throwing Sasuke a soldier pill, then popping one myself and giving Akamaru one.

"Thanks, Kiba," Sasuke said standing.

"Not a problem. Let's go wild!" I shouted as I spun towards Gaara.

Gaara held out his hand and I clashed into it. I got nowhere but thrown backwards. I landed on a tree on all fours. Sasuke started rushing towards Gaara. He shot a fire ball. Then I had an ingenious idea.

"Sasuke! Stop," Sasuke bounced backwards and landed near me, "Fireballs won't do anything. I've got an idea. Shoot as many Fireballs as you can towards him."

"You're not one to think of plans Kiba. This is different," He mocked.

"Now is not the time!"

Sasuke shot a few fireballs towards him. Akamaru and I began spinning through the fire balls, the fire surrounded our little tornadoes and it grew. Each one we went through caused it to grow even more.

"Man-beast; ultimate taijutsu, coalition attack. FLAME FANG!" I shouted as we made contact with Gaara. He stumbled back, not much but enough to create an opening. Sasuke took advantage of the situation and charged in with Chidori. The lightning smashed into Gaara, and blood spouted out. He feel to his knees, and we put some distance between ourselves.

"Not good enough. Go again!" Sasuke ordered.

"Neither of us have the chakra for that!" I shouted.

Gaara stood up and smashed me against a tree with his sand. It kept pushing until the tree snapped and I went flying backwards. I threw a smoke bomb towards him.

"Sasuke! Now's your chance! GIVE IT YOUR ALL!" I shouted flying backwards as Akamaru spun upwards from below Gaara, causing him to look down, as the smoke hit him. I saw the bright blue light from the Chidori and it was dashing towards Gaara. I smashed against another tree and it took the wind from me. I fell to the forest floor, and just laid there for several minutes. I stood up, but doing so caused me to become dizzy and I fell back down. Darkness encircled my vision as I heard, "It's me. Naruto Uzumaki! The hero of the hidden leaf,"

"Bullshit," I mumbled, "I'm the true hero of Konoha!" With that I passed out.