Hey guys and welcome back to another thrilling chapter of Naruto Rise to glory. I know I know I have a lot to answer for as to why I twisted the plot as I did with Danzo but you must realize this………….I really really need him. I plan on taking the story in a direction that I originally intended however I was not able to due to how I was going with the story so far.
Now many of you are asking, "Hey, how did Danzo know about the information on him" or "How did he even get the information from the Hokage's office" or lastly "How can the Hokage only leave the information out like that and what about the guards for the office?" I can easily answer those. For those that read the manga……………….cmon. In the early days of the manga, Naruto easily got into the Hokage's office without even being a genin yet and stole the Forbidden Scroll, defeated the Hokage albeit with a pervy jutsu but he still got far away before the Hokage called the guards and as for guards………..there was only 2 Chuunin guards. Now think about that for a minute, if Naruto at that young age can do that to two chuunin guards, then logically two ROOT ANBU units can get in and out without even leaving their presence.
Finally as to how Danzo knew, well, that's easy. It is within my mind that Danzo has tabs on every little thing in the village. He possibly knew about the secret Shinobi meeting or even the information that was being collected on him cuz well cmon, he's a sneaky conniving old bastard that I wish was dead but I need him…………for the time being. Anyways, the only thing I can GUARANTEE that he does not know about is the revival and return on the Yondaime.
I truly hope that answers everyones questions so far about why I left a major plot hole with that but like I said, I need him for now. But don't worry…………..he will get his just desserts.
Now we are heading down the stretch onto the finals and the upcoming invasion. I hope everyone will like the fights and how they go down. Now without any further ado here………..we………….GO!!!
Chapter 12. Chuunin Exam Finals!!!
(Hokage's Booth)
"Kukuku, Hokage-sama, I did not know you had it in you for public execution. I thought the years have dwindled down your attitude towards such brutality." said the Kazekage.
"Ah, that is very true. The years have not been great to me however my will is as strong as ever. The people needed to see the punishment for such acts so that it may deter this from ever happening again."
"Ah, that is true, but tell me, do you think that the people will fall for this act?"
"Honestly Kazekage-sama, I do not believe so. There is still too much animosity towards the boy for reasons I cannot divulge. I had hoped that the release of the information that he is the last and only heir to the Namikaze name would ease the tension between him and the villagers. However, by the looks of most, I do not believe it is enough."
"Well, lets not dwell on this conversation and let us watch the finals Lord Hokage." "Heh, yes you old fool. Lets watch my Sasuke. He will soon come to me and gain all the power I have to offer him but in return his eyes will belong to me!"
(Private Section)
"I can't believe the damn Hokage made such an accusation about that damned Kyuubi brat. There is no way he is the last Namikaze. He should have brought this up with the council before going out on wild assumptions." fumed Homura.
"Quite true. And where did he get this assumed blood from the Yondaime to be compared against the brat? It sounds like he is just trying to sway the villagers thought process about the boy." Mused Danzo.
"None the less, we must control said information before it becomes wide spread. Damn Hiruzen, I thought he would have more smarts to do something like this." Koharu said.
"And what about the Namikaze Compound?" Homura said.
"It is impossible to get in there without fresh Namikaze blood. Trust me I have tried with my ROOT members to try and get the secrets from there. There is no way that boy can have gotten in. Just to be sure, after the exams, I will have my ROOT units head there and check the place." Danzo said.
(Ground Floor)
"Welcome ladies and gentlemen! As our Hokage said, we are to now begin the finals for the Chuunin Exams!" Yelled the proctor. The crowd was going nuts and couldn't wait to see the matches. Now all the contestants were waiting for their names to be called so that they can perform and show what skills they can do and how strong they are.
"Now, lets start the finals with our first participants. Hailing from the Leaf, we have the son of the Famed Shikaku Nara, Shikamaru Nara!" The crowd cheered as Shikamaru slowly rolled down walked down the stairs with a bored look on his face.
"And his opponent, hailing from the windy sands of Suna, we have the daughter of the Fourth Kazekage, the Wind Mistress, Sabaku no Temari!" There were many boos coming from the Leaf but that is to be expected since she was a foreigner going up against one of their own.
"You both know the rules. Its an all out battle. When the proctor says stop, you stop. Killing is allowed but the proctor will stop the match before that can happen. Now Proctor, please come out and call the match." The announcer yelled.
Out of the hallway walked Hayate slowly taking his time walking to the arena.
"Alright genin, you know the rules. Now, let the start of the first match……………BEGIN!" Hayate yelled and jumped back.
(The match will go exactly as it did in canon since I'm just way too damn lazy to rewrite the whole match.)
(In the Contestant booth)
"Naruto-kun, don't you feel any remorse for killing those people? I know what they did to you was wrong and all but still, taking a life isn't supposed to be easy." Chouji asked as he walked next to Naruto while watching the match.
"Chouji, I know what you mean and I do feel a slight bit of remorse only because they did have families, friends, and I think lovers but I won't know now. However, for what they did to me, it demanded justice. The Hokage could have asked anyone else to do the executions however, I wanted to do them myself. I know it sounds weird but I felt like I needed to do this." Naruto replied wincing at the attack Temari used against Shikamaru.
"But Naruto-kun, why did they announce your name as Namikaze? I thought you wanted to keep that a secret?" Ino asked.
"Ya, I did but I thought I told you girls that it was going to be revealed in the finals?" Naruto said a bit confused.
"Well, it doesn't matter now. We will always love you for you." Hinata said before grabbing the left arm of Naruto.
Neji and Sasuke looked on with nothing but disgust. They both couldn't wait to get their hands on their opponents and beat them to within an inch of their lives.
Neji, however, was possibly going to try to take down the Hyuuga heiress as per the orders of the Hyuuga elders.
(Flashback 7 years ago)
"Neji come here please. We have to talk with you without your parents and his brother." One of the Hyuuga Elders explained leading him to the Main branch council room.
"What do I owe the elders on this occasion? Have I done something wrong? Am I going to receive another seal like the caged bird?" Neji asked sounding a bit worried as well as irritated but kept his stoic body firm.
"No not at all Neji. We wish to speak about how the Hiashi has been getting soft lately. We wish to make a proposition to you. We know that your father has the same ideals as his foolish brother but we believe that you should be the main clan heir and rightful ruler of the clan." Another Hyuuga elder explained.
"Neji, I wish to make you this offer. When we believe you are ready, we will remove that pitiful fool Hiashi and his family and place you as head heir and rightful clan head. In return, we want you to break the mind, body, and soul of cousins. Hate them. Detest them. It is their fate to be banished and exiled from the clan and it is your destiny to take their place. What do you say?" the elder proposed seeing a bit of a smile already forming on the face of the young Hyuuga prodigy.
"My answer is yes. If I receive private teachings and help in the traditional Hyuuga practice of Jyuuken and our other taijutsu techniques, then I believe I will do what is needed. You are right elders. It is their fate to be banished from the clan and I take their place. If the clan becomes one, there is only disaster waiting to be brought upon us." Neji replied with great confidence. He knew this was the right thing to do even if his parents didn't agree with him. He will be clan head and the Clan will be greater for it.
"Then do not disappoint us Neji." The elder finished before leading the others out of the room all with sick smiles across their face.
(Present)
"Soon Lady Hinata, you and your family will be put in their place. Long have I had to suffer being in the branch family. Soon, I will be in my rightful place. Neither you, your family, or my family will stop me. This is my destiny. This is your fate!" Neji thought and couldn't wait for his next match.
"Hey, looks like Shikamaru's match is over. Damn that lazy bastard. He just had to give up." Ino said.
Down on the arena floor, Shikamaru had just given up his match against Temari since he didn't have enough chakra left to fight. The crowd was a bit peeved that he gave up. Temari was also shocked to see this but wouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth. She still had the energy for the invasion to come and since he gave up, that was less energy for her to use.
(Team Jiraiya)
With Team Jiraiya, the preemptive strike that was called was a huge success. The units that were on guard on the outside perimeter of the main camp was unaware of Zabuza as he silently killed all 6 chuunin guards himself.
Jiraiya, Asuma, and his ANBU team then proceeded to take out the perimeter guards inside the camp which was only twenty men. After all guards were taken out, Jiraiya had all his members of his team to take watch and spread out. When he was alone, he had one of his toads go inside the camp and scout around.
Finally, after fifteen minutes, his toad returned. "Lord Jiraiya, I have the report of the units stationed here." the small blue and white toad said.
"Go ahead. What do we have to deal with." Jiraiya asked.
"So far, I have estimated about a hundred or so low to mid chuunin ninja's in the entire area as well as thirty or so high chuunin to low jounin. They are all mixed together in both Sand and Sound ninja. I also have a report to give to you from Minato's group. Do you wish to hear it?" the toad asked.
"Hai."
"Minato and his group has estimated that the legion they are about to face is about fifty mid chuunin and twenty low jounins. He has said that reinforcements will not be needed for them and if you need them just signal." The toad said before poofing out of existence.
"Peh! That damn gaki. Like I need any extra help. I have three ANBU groups, Asuma, Myself and Zabuza………………hehe, this is going to be fun." Jiraiya said.
Just as he was about to call his group over, a slug appeared.
"Lord Jiraiya, Lady Tsunade has reported in. She said that their group contains sixty Chuunin and only fifteen low jounins."
"Thank you Katsu. Your services are no longer needed. You may leave."
As soon as the slug poofed, Jiraiya summoned two more small toads and gave his reports tot hem and had them go give them to Minato's and Tsunade's groups.
"Alright every, gather up. Now, Zabuza, you will take one ANBU Team and proceed to attack the Left flank. Cause as much hysteria and damage as you can do. Asuma, take one group with you and go to their rear flank. Prevent their escapes. I will take the last and proceed right up the gut." Jiraiya commanded.
Everyone nodded and went to their assigned target area. They all waited for the signal to attack at once. Jiraiya then summoned one of the larger toads and proceeded to head to the middle of the group.
Everyone in all groups saw the toad including Minato and Tsunade and each group proceeded to attack at once so that no communication can be had between the three separate groups of the army.
(Back in the Arena)
"The next match is now scheduled to begin. Both combatants hail from the esteemed Hyuuga clan. Both are deadly Taijutsu fighters and both are related to the Clan Head Hiashi Hyuuga. Now I present to you, Hyuuga Neji and Hyuuga Hinata!" the announcer said.
The crowd was quite warm to both the Hyuuga contestants. Everyone cheered for both of them and looked to them as both potential chuunin hopefuls. However, in the Hyuuga clan sections, all the Elders were looking on with hope and sick smiles. They remember the deal they made with Neji and they trained him privately ever since. They, however, did not know about the training Hinata received however they are not worried.
Back in the arena, Hinata and Neji stood facing each other. Hinata had a soft look to her while Neji glared at here with much hate.
"Hinata-sama, you should just give up now. Save us both the time and your embarrassment from this match. It is already decided by fate that you should lose. You are weak and no longer any use to the Hyuuga name." Neji spoke
"Neji-nii-san, why would you say such cruel and cold things. I thought I have been warm to you and kind these years and so have yours and my family. What happened?" Hinata asked.
"It is not of your concern. You are pathetic and I will defeat you here. Fate has already decided the outcome of this match in my favor!" Neji said.
"I don't know what happened to you but I will wake you up!" Hinata said back.
"Well, enough of the talk you two. You both know the rules. Begin!" Hayate said and jumped back.
Both Hyuuga's activated their KG and stood with hard stares at each other. After a few minutes and a restless crowd, Neji was the first one to make his move and charged at Hinata.
Both were now locked in a strong Taijutsu battle. Each strike that Neji aimed at Hinata was being parried or redirected as to hit her tenkestus.
Neji was completely on the offensive and making quick sharp strikes to her arms, legs and abdomen only for them to be redirected each time. Hinata on the other hand was quickly analyzing Neji's strength and determining how strong he is. She was quite impressed at his current growth but she knew she was not as strong as her. However, if he hits some of her tenketsu's then she can be in real trouble.
After a fierce taijtusu battle, Hinata tried to go for a leg sweep only for Neji to jump over it. However, while he was in mid air, Hinata turned around quickly and sent two fist into Neji's stomach forcing him back a few steps.
"Heh, you got your one free shot Hinata, now prepare to be defeated." Neji yelled and a seal appeared underneath them.
"Now, you will fear my strength and I will show you your fate! You are within my field of Divination! Eight Trigrams: Sixty-four strikes!" Neji yelled and started to strike out at Hinata, but unknown to him, she yelled out as well.
"Eight Trigrams of Protection: Sixty-Four Palms!" Hinata yelled.
For each strike thrown out at Hinata, it was countered and neutralized by her strikes. By the end, Neji and the rest of the Hyuuga clan looked on in disbelief.
"How did you do that?!" Neji roared.
"That is my own style to stop the main attack of the Hyuuga. We have grown stagnant Neji, we need to develop a more broad range of attacks. If we face someone in combat that can counter our own Jyuuken, then what good is our taijutsu?" Hinata said.
"That will never happen! Our Taijutsu is the best in the village and the elemental nations! Nothing can defeat it! And now I will show you why!" Neji yelled and proceeded to attack her again.
Neji started throwing even quicker strikes at her body only for Hinata to dodge each strike. Neji was growing very frustrated and tried to land a leg sweep. Hinata did a backflip and put a bit of distance between them.
"Very impressive Hinata-sama, but not good enough! You are within my field of divination! Eight Trigrams: Sixty-Four Strikes!" Neji said.
"You won't learn will you cousin! Eight Trigrams of Protection: Sixty-Four Palms!" Hinata yelled
As both attacks were cancelling each other out, Neji had planned this and stopped at thirty-two strikes. "Try and dodge this Hinata-sama" he said as if it was poison. "Kaiten!"
(Hyuuga Section)
"How does Neji know the rotation!? That's a main Family jutsu!" Hizashi said looking towards his brother.
"I'm sorry brother, but I did not teach him that." Hiashi said looking at the elders with their smiles on. "But I believe I do know but I can't prove it."
"I hope Hinata will do okay." Hanabi said hold her mother closely.
Hinata was already too close and took a major shot into her body that launched her into the wall and cracked it.
"Heh, it seems that you were too weak to even put up a challenge. Proctor, call the match." Neji said before turning around.
"You know what Neji, you shouldn't take your eyes off your opponent." a voice said before a large stream of water made its way hitting Neji and sending him crashing into the wall.
Hinata was standing tall and barely breathing hard. Neji however had taken a direct hit from her water jutsu and was slowly getting up.
"Tsh! Figures you would need cheap attacks to hit me with! It doesn't matter, fate still has decided that I will be the victor." Neji said standing back up.
Neji then began to run at her again and he went into his full Jyuuken stance and once again started striking her body. Hinata had dodged a strike to her arm and countered by grabbing Neji's overextended arm and throwing him to the ground.
She quickly followed up with a strong axe kick to his gut only for him to roll out of the way and barely dodge. She pounced Neji as he stood up and now she was the one on the offensive. Neji was taken back by this as he had never seen Hinata so aggressive before.
"Here is one of my great techniques Neji, Eight Trigrams: Sixty Four Snake Strikes!" Hinata yelled and she proceed to strike each one of Neji's tenketsus. He tried to block or dodge them but she was too quick. Each strike that hit felt like a snake sinking its fangs into him.
After taking all the sixty four strikes, Neji was now wobbly on his feet. He never felt pain like that before however he cannot give up. If he loses, then the caged bird seal gets placed on him and he cannot take a punishment such as that.
"Please Neji, do not continue the fight, more than three quarters of your chakra is shut down and you can barely walk." Hinata pleaded.
"No! I will not lose to a pathetic excuse of a Hyuuga such as yourself! I did not want to show this technique but I guess I have no choice. Prepare to meet your end Hinata! Eight Trigrams: Destructive Mountain Fist!" Neji yelled and punched the air in front of Hinata.
Little did she know that it was too late to dodge the incoming attack. Before she knew it, a wave of chakra impacted her entire body and sent her crashing into the wall breaking it and sending her three feet into the ground.
Neji was now struggling to stand up. Even with his tenketsus released, that attack was still draining on his body and extremely taxing. Now he fell to one knee breathing very hard. "Heh, *pant* you intrigued me slightly Hinata, however *pant* it was still not enough! Proctor, call the match its…….." before Neji can complete his sentence, he was sent flying a few feet in front of him and landed on his face.
He turned around and saw Hinata standing there as if she didn't even get hit by the attack. "Neji, that was one of our most powerful clan attacks. I'm surprised to see you use it. However, I knew what was coming and I covered my entire body with Chakra. I call it my Chakra Body Armor. Its quite draining and can only be used for very short durations, however, the effect is as you can see. That strike was nullified and thus did no real damage. However, I don't know what to say about that log over there." Hinata said and pointed to the ground.
Neji and Hinata could have then sworn they heard something about "All Hail the Mighty Log! Praise it!" but both shrugged it off. "Neji, I give you this last chance, please give up."
"Never! I will destroy you!" Neji quickly tried to get up and charge Hinata. However, she got ready for another technique. "You are within my field of divination! Eight Trigrams: One Hundred Twenty-Eight……" Before he can unleash a devastating Taijutsu attack Hinata yelled out, "Juuho Soushiken (Gentle Step Twin Lion Fist)!"
Then in Hinata's hands, chakra to form into two lions heads. After dodging the first attack from Neji, she got in close and sent her fists directly into Neji's chest hard. Neji went flying as he was coughing up blood and he smacked into the wall with a sickening thud. The effect was instantaneous. Neji slumped over and fell face down.
"Hyuuga Neji is no Longer able to continue! Winner of the Match, Hinata Hyuuga!" The Proctor yells.
The crowd goes insane seeing such a spectacular match such as that. But, in the Hyuuga section, there was much shock being held by the Elders. They all couldn't believe the strength that Hinata had and her will was imaginable. She just beat the clan proclaimed prodigy that was trained by the Elders themselves in most of the techniques that he was able to do.
Hiashi and Hizashi were however very impressed.
"Brother, you daughter performed admirably. She is turning into a fine kunoichi. She has your strength and her mothers will. She will be a force to reckon with." Hizashi said.
"Hai, that she will. Your son did very well himself. I wish I can prove who trained him in the main family arts, however, I will not hold it against him. Hopefully, this little match knocked him off his high horse about fate and predestined actions and events. All that is just nonsense." Hiashi said with his wife nodding her head.
Back on the floor, the medics were tending to Neji. They stabilized him, put him on a gurney and carried him out of the arena and into the infirmary.
"Brother, I'm going to go talk to my son."
"Hai, don't be too long."
Hizashi left the stands to go visit his son while Hiashi and the rest of the family stayed behind. The elders were looking on with disdain at the little Hyuuga heiress how this could have happened. However, there was nothing they can do as of now. They would have to bide their time until they can get rid of Hiashi and his family.
(Back at the Contestant's Booth)
"Congratulations Hinata-chan!" Naruto said picking up his girlfriend and giving her a deep and powerful kiss.
Ino was looking on with a bit of jealousy wanting to have a kiss like that. Well, if she needed to beat her opponent to get one, then so be it. She then strolled over to Naruto who was laughing at Hinata while she was in a daze.
"Naruto-kun, you know I might have to face Hinata in the next round. I hope if I win I can get a kiss like that." Ino said a bit seductively. Naruto chuckled and gave her a deep and powerful kiss herself.
"You never have beat anyone to get a kiss like that. You only need to ask Ino-chan." Naruto said. However, this did not register with Ino since she was not completely in her own little fantasy world.
"Hey blondie, can you teach me that?" Kankuro asked walking over.
"Heh, I wish I could but its kinda something that can't be taught. It's just something that is picked up or observed." Naruto said.
Kankuro pouted back to his area next to his sister while she was laughing at him. Although Kankuro had not won his match, they allowed him to be up there with his team for moral support. Although it wasn't seen, Gaara himself let out a small smile at the incident. However, he needed to keep his mask up for now until the invasion.
(Arena Floor)
"Well, that was a fight to remember but don't forget folks that's just the beginning of the finals! Now for our next match, Hailing from deep within the mountains, we have Gorou of the Lighting. His opponent is the strong willed and strong bodied man of the Leaf, Akamichi Chouji!" The announcer yelled.
The crowd was getting worked up at the time and now they were in a frenzy for the next fight. Although it wasn't big names, it was still a home fighter against a foreigner.
Gorou and Chouji began strolling down the stairs and onto the floor.
Going on in Gorou's head, he was thinking of strategy. "This kid ain't too bad. He might give me trouble. That earth jutsu he has is pretty troublesome but it can't stop my lightning attacks. I'm going to have to play this smart."
Chouji however was just determined to do his best. He knew he was an underdog but he didn't care. As long as he can prove to everyone he was chuunin material, then it was enough for him.
"You both know the rules. Begin!" Hayate said and jumped back.
"You know what kid, you should just give up now. There's no way you can beat me." Gorou said trying to play the mind games.
"I'm never one to give up in a fight." Chouji said.
"Fine by me but you gotta remember here, you are no where near ready for me, you big fat slob!" Gorou said.
The whole crowd grew deathly silent. Everyone in the village knew how sensitive the Akamichi clan was about their weight and to call one fat usually meant doom for the person.
"What………….did….you…….call……….me?" Chouji said in a very cold voice.
"Heh, I called you fat! What are you going to do about it lardo?" Gorou said.
Before he can even react, Chouji was already upon him. Gorou tried to block a shot to his stomach but heard Chouji said at the last second. "Partial Expansion Jutsu!"
Chouji's entire right arm grew to three times its normal size just before it hit. Gorou was a bit shocked to see this but was too late to dodge. He took a hard shot to his body and was sent back fairly far. When he looked up, he seen Chouji was already charging him again but this time he saw both the boy's arms expand and being brought down in a sledgehammer motion.
Gorou jumped out of the way and dodged a possibly very dangerous attack.
"You wont get away from me that easily!" Chouji said and went through some hand signs.
"Doton: Doryuudan (Earth Dragon Bullet)!" Out of the ground, a dragons head popped out and several projectiles started to form and shoot out at Gorou.
Gorou was having a touch time so far dodging each attack. However, he was looking on and saw that Chouji was slightly breathing hard. He knew this technique takes a lot out since it was a B-rank technique and to sustain is a bit trying on the body.
Chouji released the technique and tried to catch his breathe. Gorou saw an opening and charge in. Chouji saw this and went into a defensive stance. Before he got too close, Chouji recognized that a bolt of electricity was coming off his body and he remembered what happened in the prelims.
When Gorou struck, Chouji tried to redirect the attack to the ground but he felt a little bit of what he thought. His hand went slightly numb and he jumped back.
"Ah, I'm glad you remembered my Raiton Armor. It does take a lot of control to make it work but this is my specialty. The Raikage himself taught me the technique. He told me I had the best control out of all my team members and he personally taught me two techniques. This one and another. I don't plan on revealing that one yet. Now, lets continue!" Gorou said and charged back at Chouji.
Chouji himself was not one of the most flexible guys but he knew how to dodge………….even if it was by an inch of his body. He could feel the static shock grazing his body every time he dodging a strike. Finally, Chouji caught a break as Gorou overextended a kick to his head.
Chouji went through a few hand signs and yelled "Doton: Earth Pillars!"
With that said three large pillars of earth erupted out of the ground and nailed Gorou in the stomach and the legs and was launched back.
Chouji was breathing heavier now and had to try and finish this fight quick. He charged back at Gorou before he can get his footing. Gorou saw this and tried to right himself quickly and set the Raiton armor back in place. However, he was too late. Chouji got close and expanded his leg to be brought down on Gorou's shoulders.
Gorou dodged as he saw the leg go two feet into the ground. When Chouji's legs got brought up, he noticed something off.
"I see. You are using your earth jutsu like my Raiton Armor. Smart, but futile. You should know that Lightning based attacks are strong against earth based. But if you wish to continue, lets go." Gorou said.
Chouji then took off on the offensive as Gorou activated his Raiton armor and they both clashed in the middle of the arena. Each was trading blows for blows. Chouji landed a few decent shots but Gorou was looking better.
After a five minute battle, Gorou countered a right cross Chouji threw with a Swift leg shot to his exposed ribs that sent Chouji flying into the trees nearby. Chouji stood up but was holding his side now and was coughing up some blood.
"Damn, he's a lot stronger than I thought. That damn Raiton armor is a pain to get passed and he's dodging each one of my jutsus. I have to come up with something." Chouji thought to himself.
"Well, I must say. You are lasting longer than I thought. However, its time to end this." Gorou said and started signing. "Raiton: Lightning Javelin!" Gorou yelled and started producing a long spear out of lightning in front of him.
Chouji was now very nervous and quickly ran through some signs himself. "Doton: Earth Wall!" A large wall appeared in front of Chouji trying to block the attack that was to come.
"Like I said, your earth techniques are nothing against my lightning!" Gorou said and launched his javelin at Chouji. As soon as the javelin hit the wall, it was being stopped but only shortly. Soon, the wall cracked and broke and the javelin went through and pierced Chouji's side that sent him again into the tree.
Chouji then tried to stand but quickly fell down to the ground hold the same side that took a heavy blow from the earlier kick he received. He was not bleeding from the same side and couldn't move.
"Akamichi Chouji is no longer able to due battle. Winner - Gorou of Kumo!"
(Raikage's Area)
"Hmmm, the boy did quite well. Although he does need a lot of practice. Are you sure you wish to continue to help him along the way Raikage-sama." Asked one of his guards.
"Hell ya! That boy is going to be the greatest Ninja and the Strongest to ever come out of Kumo! I will have my younger brother train him when we get back and he will be a hell of a force to reckon with!" The Raikage said flexing his muscles while boasting. Many of his guards sweat dropped at this.
(Fighter's Booth)
"Damn, that kumo nin is pretty tough." Naruto said.
"Hai, but I think Chouji was a bit outmatched. He has grown strong though. I saw it through out the match. What about you Hinata?" Ino asked
"Ya, Chouji has trained a lot from what I can tell. He does have a ways to go though. If he can master his clans mastery of the body expansion jutsu and more doton jutsus, he's going to be a force to be reckoned with." Hinata said.
"Well, as long as I known Chouji, he always wanted to be stronger just so that he can get another opportunity to spar with you in fierce combat Naruto. Every time he visits me, he always wants to train, its just too troublesome." Shikamaru said coming up from the back.
"Shika, everything is troublesome to you." Naruto said earning a few chuckles from some of the others.
"Pfft, he's just weak. If he was truly strong, he would have defeated that kumo nin easily." Sasuke said loud enough to be heard.
"What was that emo? Could hear you with all that brooding you're doing." Naruto said.
"Watch it dobe, you will be next on the defeated list." Sasuke growled.
"We'll see about that. I hope that Kakashi-san trained you correctly." Naruto said before turning his back on Sasuke.
"More than you will ever know dumbass." Sasuke mumbled to himself.
Everyone continued to talk about the match until they seen Gorou himself walk back up the stairs and leaned against the wall. He had a mean grin on his face and apparently couldn't wait for the next match to begin.
(Back on the arena floor)
"Well ladies and gentlemen, that was certainly a very entertaining match. But let us continue these exams. Our next match up brings forth another one of our own. He hails from the Leaf and is the pupil of one Maito Gai. He's known as Konoha's Second Green Beast, a man that is very dangerous in Taijutsu, our own Rock Lee!" The announcer said.
Everyone was wishing Lee all the luck. Sakura even came over and gave him a hug and wished him good luck in his ear. Lee was blushing a bit at the close contact since he's still not used to it from Sakura. Naruto then came over and whispered something into Lee's ear, "Lee, win this match. I know you can do this and if you do, I will present you a very special reward. I have a very old Taijutsu scroll that will compliment your Strong Fist style. And as for Gaara, watch out for his sand." Naruto said.
Lee was shocked and was now very eager to get the match going. He jumped off the balcony and landed very gracefully on the ground much to the amusement of the others.
"Next, we have the son of the Third Kazekage. The master of Sand, Sabaku no Gaara!" The announcer said.
Naruto went up to Gaara and had a serious look in his eye. "Gaara, you even hurt him permanently with that sand of yours, no matter what agreement we had before, it will be stopped and you will have to face me."
"I understand Naruto-san. However, I will not hold about against him. But I will cease if he is unable to combat. I will not stoop so low to lose the trust that you have bestowed upon me." Gaara said and walked off. Temari and Kankuro saw this and wondered what just happened.
As Gaara walked down the stairs and entered the arena, the announcer took off so he wouldn't be in the way. Hayate came into the middle of the arena and proceeded to talk. "Alright you two. You both know the rules by now. Don't hold back and give the crowd a show. Now……..Fight!" Hayate said and jumped back.
Gaara's cork on his back came off and a lot of sand began to flow out. Lee didn't seem to be worried much and so he charged in. Lee launched a high powered kick at Gaara's still form only for it to be blocked by sand.
Lee jumped back so that the sand couldn't get a grip on him and began to use his speed. Gaara was finding it slightly hard to follow him but his sand could keep up easily. Lee launched a kick at Gaara's back only for sand to rise and block it. Lee then sent a hard right hook at his head but once again sand blocked it.
Lee was launching several kicks and punchs all over Gaara's body to try and find an opening but he couldn't. Gaara himself wasn't worried and so he began to make hand signs. "Suna Shuriken no Jutsu!"
Several shurikens formed out of the sand and proceeded to flying at high velocity towards Lee. Lee was dodging each one perfectly since he had plenty of training with Tenten and her projectile weapons. As he was dodging, he was trying to come up with a plan to penetrate that barrier of sand that seemingly popped up every time he threw a punch or kick.
After a minute of dodging shurikens, Lee went back on the offensive and used more speed to try and breakthrough the defense. Each time he landed a kick on the sand, he quickly followed up with a punch. Lee began to slowly notice that while the sand did block each attack, it wasn't always fast enough to stopt he blow with the same speed as before.
"That's it! He may be able to block each blow but the sand is only so fast. If I can land a single blow and put some distance between him and his sand, then I might have a chance!" Lee thought to himself.
He quickly jumped back and hoped his sensei would give him permission to do what was needed. An image of Gai was looking on at his pupil and saw that Lee was staring at him now. Gai quickly came to the conclusion that Lee had wanted and yelled which only Lee could hear since no one else was seeing what he was seeing. "Lee my most youthful student. I give you permission to take them off!"
Lee was happy his message got through and quickly jumped on one of the Earth pillars that was left from the previous fight. Everybody was wondering what he was doing and it quickly became clear.
Lee removed the orange leg warmers and the orange arm warmers on his arms and reveal what seemed to be chakra weights. Lee quickly unsnapped them and let them fall. As soon as they hit the ground, two twenty foot craters formed from the impact of the weights. Everyone in the crowd was thoroughly in a state of shock. How can such a young boy carry let alone move that fast with all that weight on. That brought up the next question in everyones mind. How fast is the boy without those weights?
"Lee-san, as much as I wish for this match to continue, I wish to finish it. Please, come down and let us continue and end it." Gaara said in his monotone voice.
"Ah! I see that your youthful flames wish to be expressed as much as mine! Let us do battle my worthy adversary!" Lee said.
After his stretches, Lee literally disappeared from sight. The next thing anyone noticed was the sand that was shooting up and blocking a kick from the boy on Gaara's left. "Damn! 3 inches more!"
Then another patch of sand was shooting up in front of Gaara in defense of the boy. "Closer! 2 inches left!"
Gaara was now worried. He couldn't even see when the punches and kicks were coming in. How on kami's earth did he get so damn fast! If he didn't find a way to slow the boy down, he would surely breakthrough the first defense.
Then once again, another patch of sand shot up and protected Gaara's back from the impending doom that waited for him. "Faster! Faster! Closer! Stronger! One more inch!"
As soon as Gaara realized that a patch of Sand was shot up behind him, he felt a very foreign feeling. He couldn't quite describe it. All he knew was that it didn't feel right. He looked down and noticed a hand hitting him in the chest. "Yosh! I did it!"
Gaara was finally hit in the chest and sent flying backwards against the wall with his sand trailing him. Lee was quick to act and quickly beat the sand to the wall and proceeded to nail Gaara with a heavy kick to his side that sent him flying again back to the center of the ring with his sand trailing once again.
Gaara was trying to figure out what to do since this was the first time that anyone has ever broke through his first defense. Luckily, his second defense was still holding up but he was still taking damage. Gaara then saw Lee coming towards him again and held up both his arms to cover his chest as Lee sent another kick towards him. Gaara blocked it but was still sent back a few feet.
Lee was not growing tired since using this kind of strenuous activitiy on his body makes him tire faster. However, Lee would not give up. "Konoha Senpuu (Leaf Whirwind)!" Lee said approaching Gaara from the side. However, this time the sand had caught back up and blocked the strike.
Gaara was thankful his sand was back but even with that kick, the sand barely blocked it. Gaara then wan through some seals while Lee was coming right back at him, "Fuuton: Mugen Sajin Daitoppa (Infinite Dust Breathrough)!" Gaara yelled and took in a deep breath. As soon as Lee was close, Gaara released his teachnique and sent a heavy wind filled with dust and sand towards Lee.
Lee was caught with his pants down on that technique and received the full fury of it. He was sent flying into the wall making a sickening thud when he hit. The wind didn't let up there and proceeded to push him deeper into the wall.
The whole crowd were all shocked to see such a powerful technique come from one so young. After a few seconds, the technique dissipated and Gaara stood there breathing heavily. He looked up to see the damage and was pleased. He knew this should be enough to atleast knock the boy out, maybe put him in the hospital for a few days but it was nothing serious.
Then, out of the rubble something stirred. Lee was struggling to get up and move after such a strong technique. "Yosh! This is the kind of fight I have been looking towards ever since my training with Gai-sensei! I will not disappoint you sensei. Watch my flames burn brightly!"
"You have fought very valiantly my superb opponent. But I must end this now." Lee said.
Gaara was confused. He knew the boy didn't have much left. He really didn't want to hurt the boy severely but he wasn't really being given any other options. Soon, he would have to end this fight. Gaara began to observe himself. He was low on stamina but had a decent amount of Chakra left but was quickly being used by the Suna no Yoroi technique he applied since the start of the fight. He also had some bruises but no cuts so he was fine there. He would have to end the fight fast if he had energy to save for the invasion that is to come.
"Hai, I agree with you Lee-san. Lets end this." Gaara said and a lot of sand began to form in the form of three Suna Bunshins.
Lee however was busy preparing his body. Then as soon as he close his eyes he spoke. "Gai-sensei, I hope that you will not be disappointed in me, but I need to prove my worth as a ninja. I will no longer hold back and come at you with 120%" Lee said. "Kaimon: Kai! Kyuumon: Kai! Seimon: Kai! (Gate of Opening, Gate of Rest, Gate of Life Release)"
Lee's body then suddenly exploded as chakra was being dispersed out of his body at an incredible rate. His body color changed from his normally light skin to an extremely dark color. His eyes no longer had pupils and were now completely white like a Hyuuga's. His hair was wild now at the power being generated by his body. All around him, the earth was cracking at the stress of the power being released and the air was extremely thick.
Lee then disappeared on the spot and quickly reappeared in front of Gaara and punched him hard across the face. The sand couldn't react fast enough and couldn't block the punch. Gaara's second defense even cracked at the severity of the punch. Lee was once again upon Gaara and yelled, "Konoha Dai Senpuu (Leaf Great Whirlwind)!"
Another vicious and powerful kick connected with Gaara since his sand couldn't keep up his defense. Gaara was sent flying again as his Sand was crumbling against the pressure and damage that the blows were being received.
Lee saw that Gaara was again dazed and tried to finish the attack fast since time was short. He used all his speed and got to where Gaara had landed and yelled" Konoha Shoufuu (Leaf Rising Wind)!" And kicked Gaara hard on his chin and launched him into the air.
Lee was on the ground and quickly unwrapped his bandages so that they were being loose and quickly jumped into the air. He appeared in front of Gaara and yelled, "Ura Renge (Reverese Lotus)!".
Lee had wrapped his bandages around Gaara and both began to slowly spin and descend to the earth. As they were dropping they were quickly picking up speed and velocity. By the looks of the attack, it looked as if it was an Inuzuka doing a Gatsuuga with its nin-kin. Before they impacted the ground, Lee let his bandages go and released Gaara letting him hit the ground with a huge explosion upon impact.
Lee was barely standing after the attack and was breathing raggedly. Everyone in the crowd were in awe and thought the match was over. Who can even take a hit like that and keep standing. Apparently, Gaara can.
Gaara was slowly getting up in the crater much to the surprise of Lee. Gaara should have been atleast knocked out by that technique however, it appeared he was much more durable. But how durable still remains the main question.
Gaara looked ragged. His clothes were all cut and torn. His sand armor was completely obliterated. He was breathing extremely heavily and his whole body hurt beyond anything he felt before. His chakra had taken a major blow absorbing that hit but it still took its toll on the body. Gaara felt like he was hit was a train.
"*pant* I must say Lee-san, *pant* you have given me a most enjoyable match." Gaara said and began to weave his hands slowly. Lee was trying to figure out what he was doing but it was too late. The sand that was spread throughout the entire arena was creeping up the legs of Lee. "*pant* However, I must say that this match is over. *pant*"
Soon, Lee's whole body was covered in sand up to his neck. Lee was worried and couldn't get out of the technique. He knew what Gaara could do but he refused to give up. Slowly, he began to think about what he can do and only came up with only one idea.
"Proctor, as you can see I have Lee trapped. Should I wish, I can permanently end his ninja career and or end his life. Please, call the match." Gaara said in his normal monotone voice.
"Hai. Lee, I'm sorry but he has a point. Rock Lee cannot continue. Therefore, the winner of this match is…….." Hayate began and almost finished saying but was interrupted.
"NOOOOO!!!!!! I WILL NEVER GIVE UP! SHOUMON: KAI!" Lee yelled and suddenly the Sand bursted into every direction. Lee once again had that same look like when he had the other gates opened.
Gaara was shocked that Lee had easily broke out of his sand. Before he can further deliberate what to do next, Lee was charging at him again. Before Gaara can block, "Konoha Reppuu (Leaf Violent Wind)!"
Lee quickly did a low to ground spinning back kick and nailed Gaara in his ribs. The blow was completely Gaara since he no longer had his Suna no Yoroi activated due to his extremely low chakra reserves. Gaara coughed out some blood and went flying into the direction of the wall. Lee followed him and was thinking to himself. "I have to end this within the next two moves. My muscles are aching like daggers have pierced them all at once. If I cannot end this, then the match will be lost."
Before Gaara can hit the wall, Lee appeared behind him and yelled, "Konoha Shoufuu!" and kicked Gaara hard in the back and launched him back into the air. Lee then appeared in front of Gaara with a sad smile on his face. "Gaara-san, I feel your pain and the need to win. However, my determination is much greater than yours. I truly appreciate the most youthful match you have given me and I now see that you will be my eternal rival. Thank you my friend." Lee said and smiled.
Gaara looked on with disbelief. He can see the sincerity in the eyes of Lee and offered a very small smile. He now had two friends that he can be proud of. Gaara knew he couldn't stop this strike since his sand was no where near him and his stamina as well as chakra was pretty much depleted. He then heard Lee yell, "Konoha Raiken!"
Lee used the momentum from his speed and the falling to launch a thunderous punch into the gut of Gaara. When the blow connected, it sounded as it thunder was in the sky. Gaara was then launched into the ground creating another huge explosion and crater.
When the dust cleared, everyone can see Lee standing but it was also seen that he was shaking visibly. His body was hurting all over and knew he couldn't continue if need in the match. The proctor came over and looked at Lee and nodded his head. He then went into the crater to check on Gaara. He saw that he was completely unconscious but not dead. Hayate called for the medics and announced to the crowd. "Sabaku no Gaara is unable to continue. Winner by Knockout, Rock Lee!
(Hokage's Booth)
"Kukuku, Hokaga-dono, it seems that spirited young man is most powerful. It seems that Konoha has some very good candidates for chuunin this year. However, I am most disappointed in Gaara. I was hoping for a better performance. Now all that is left is to see the Uchiha boy and that…………….Namikaze boy as you said." the 'Kazekage' said.
"Hai, Naruto and Sasuke will be a most interesting match. I do hope they give the crowd something to remember this years chuunin exam by." The Hokage said.
"Lord Hokage, your presence is needed for a few minutes." an ANBU member said.
"Is there a problem Hokage-dono?" the 'Kazekage' asked.
"Oh you know as well as I do there is a problem." The Hokage stated earning a twitch from the 'Kazekage'. "Apparently, the council is upset about my announcement and they are probably waiting outside the door to yell at me." Hiruzen said noticed the slight ease of the 'Kazekage'.
"Ah, well then. Do not let me keep you."
(Security Room)
"Report some good news to me Ibiki. How are things going on the outside?" The Hokage asked.
"Well, we have the reports coming in from all teams. We have taken some losses but it seems that the entire Invasion force outside the walls has been demolished. So far, the losses we have had is four ANBU units, Gai had to be helped back to the support group since he released a few gates and is being treated for his injuries, Haku has sustained major Chakra exhaustion but will recover in a few days, the other group you assigned to the task came back with no injuries, however, I am sorry to report sir that Asuma had taken a fatal wound. He died in battle as he always wanted." Ibiki said in a sorrowful voice.
"Asuma………..my son." Hiruzen said in a whisper and let a tear drop from his eye. He wiped the tear away and continued, "what of the forces inside the wall? Are we prepared?"
"Hai, the forces are ready to deal with the problem when they reveal themselves. Also, the groups found two summoning circles with several sound nin. They finished the group off before they can complete the summon. Finally, all groups are heading back to Konoha as we speak sir."
"Very well. Thank you for the reports but we are not out of the woods yet. Inform me in code whent hey have returned. Have Jiraiya and Tsunade come to the Booth but not inside when they arrive. I have a feeling that something will happen inside during sometime of the exams."
"Hai, Hokage-sama."
(Fighters Booth)
"Wow, Lee was totally awesome!" Naruto yelled having enjoyed the entire match.
"Sakura must be really proud of him." Ino said.
"I am." Sakura said coming up the stairs. "The medics said that Lee has sustained major injuries but will recover after a few weeks in the hospital."
"Man, I really cant wait till I get to spar with him now!" Naruto said excitedly.
Sasuke however had copied the entire match with his sharingan but couldn't use any of the techniques which disappointed him greatly. He couldn't manipulate Sand so that fuuton technique was out of the question, he had no idea how to open the inner gates, and the taijutsu moves were pretty strong but he knew his were better.
After the match, he now couldn't wait till the announcer called the next match since it was his. He would finally show the world the strength and the power of the Uchiha.
"Naruto, are you ready for your match?" Hinata asked.
"Hai, I am as ready as I've ever been. Are you worried about me Hina-hime?" Naruto asked.
Hinata blushed completely red since that was a nickname he gave her that still had that effect. Ino, however, was mad he didn't call her that and voiced her opinion. "Naruto-kun, what about me? Aren't I a princess too?"
Naruto was being given the pouty look and knew he couldn't do anything about it. He sighed and said, "Hai, you are my princess, Ino-hime." He said and gave her a soft kiss on the lips. Ino blushed and turned away giggling like a little girl. Naruto then gave Hinata a soft kiss and proceeded down the stairs knowing that his match was next.
(Arena Floor)
"Well folks, what can we say about that match we have just witnessed. It was absolutely incredible." The announcer said much to the agreement of the crowd. "Now, here is our final match of the preliminaries. Here, we have the last surviving member of the Uchiha Clan, he is known as a child prodigy and the strongest genins this year had to offer. He is the Rookie of the year, Sasuke Uchiha!"
The crowd exploded as they heard the name and saw Sasuke walking towards the middle of the ring. They were treating him as if he was the second coming of Kami. Naruto was in the back and waited for his name to be called. After five minutes of applauding and cheering for the Uchiha, in which he sucked in as much as he could, the announcer spoke.
"Now, his opponent, he is the apparent last heir to the Namikaze clan. Supposed Son of the Fourth Hokage. Namikaze Naruto!" the announcer said without much enthusiasm. He was part of the village that still saw the boy as the demon child or the Kyuubi incarnate.
The crowd was actually quite quiet as he walked in. Of course, there were some that were cheering for him but the majority was still either quite or booing him. Chants throughout the crowd were heard, "You're not the son of our beloved Yondaime!" or "Demon Brat!" or even some dared to say and got away with "Kyuubi Brat!"
The Hokage was saddened by this turn of events. He had hoped that revealing him as a Namikaze would ease the tension that the village held towards the boy. He was wrong.
"Well Naruto, seems the village doesn't even like you. Tch, like they would like a dobe like you. Why don't you quit and leave with some kind of honor." Sasuke taunted.
"Sasuke, it is time for someone to put you in your place. You hurt my beloved, you ridicule me at every turn, and you think you are some kind of special person. All I see in front of me is a spoiled little brat that needs to be taken down a peg." Naruto responded.
Sasuke growled at being talked to like that. No one in the village ever talked to him like that! "Dobe, don't get me angry. I'm giving you a chance to back out now. Besides, if you don't I will embarrass you greatly. Who cares that you are a so-called Namikaze. They were never anything anyways." Sasuke said.
"Don't you dare speak ill of my name you little weak bastard!" Naruto roared.
"Awwwww, little touchy about your name dobe? Too bad! After I beat the shit out of you, maybe that little Hyuuga girl would like to be my next wife. She looks pretty strong and I wouldn't mind having her delectable little body be mine. And that Tenten is quite fiesty. Maybe she would be worthy just to be my baby factory to restart my clan. Finally, Ino seems like she is a little strong. Hell, I might even give her a chance if I feel like it. She would feel honored to have someone like me go after her. After I destroy, maybe they will all see you for the loser that you really are……….dobe" Sasuke finished with a sick little grin on his face.
Naruto was completely silent. He didn't make a move, twitch, or sound. It was now deathly cool in the arena all of a sudden like the air dropped a few degrees.
"Awww, whats wrong dobe? Nothing to say back?"
"Proctor, start the match." Naruto said in a very cold but monotone voice. Hayate could tell that Sasuke was in a world of shit now.
"Hai. You both know the rules of the match. Now………….Fight!" Hayate said and jumped back.
Sasuke got into his fighting stance but Naruto just stood there. Again, not even moving.
"Dobe, you even going to make a move?"
Nothing.
"Dobe, are you too scared to make move or even speak? To intimidated that you are going to be beaten to a pulp?"
Still nothing.
"Fine, I will make the first move then. Prepare yourself!" Sasuke said and charged forward.
As soon as Sasuke was in front of Naruto, he threw a haymaker punch at Naruto only for it to miss and his wrist in the strong grip of Naruto. He looked into the eyes of the Uchiha and said, "Uchiha, you will regret for the unspeakable things you have said to me. I will not show mercy on you. I will not hold back. If this is the extent of your strength give up now or suffer." Naruto said in a chilly voice.
Sasuke quickly got his wrist back and jumped back.
"Tch, try and beat me dobe."
"Fine."
Naruto then produced two hand seals and touched them to two parts of his body.
(Hidden in the shadows)
"Wow Minato, he really is going to go all out on the boy isn't he? He's already releasing the seals on his body." said Jiraiya.
"Hai, I can't believe the crowd reacted so badly towards my son. Even calling him those names. And how dare they not accept him as my son!" Minato growled.
Jiraiya came over and tried to calm him down so that no one will notice Minato there.
"Look, after the exams, we are going on the training trip. Afterwards, the village will hopefully calm down and take a liking that you are back and that he truly is your son when you reveal yourself after the trip." Jiraiya said.
"Ya, but if this is how the village is going to treat my son even after I reveal myself when we return, you can bet we are going to leave and take all our belongings with us." Minato said seriously.
"Hai, I understand, now lets get back to the match alright?"
"Hai."
(Arena Match)
Naruto made the seals and yelled "Kai!" and touched three spots on his body. One on his lower back, one on his legs, and finally a spot on his arms.
Sasuke was wondering what was going on but was soon to realize that something wasn't right here. Before he can even activate his sharingan, Naruto bursted forward leaving a gaping hole in the ground to where he once was. Soon, Sasuke was sent flying towards the wall as Naruto elbowed him hard in the stomach.
As soon as Sasuke hit the wall, he coughed up some blood and looked on in shock and awe . No one had ever did that to him before. "What the hell was that!? How did he hit me!?" Sasuke thought. He then got up and wiped his mouth.
"Alright dobe that was your only free shot. I won't hold back any longer!" Sasuke said and activated his Sharingan.
Naruto looked on and was surprised to see something he hadn't suspected. He knew about the sharingan and the levels of it and how it activated since it was his dad that told him about it. However, what he had not expected was to see that Sasuke not having one Tomoe in his eye……..
……….but three.
Somehow, Sasuke had gained the third level of the sharingan. Naruto wasn't worried since he knew that Sasuke probably didn't have the bodily reflexes to keep up with him but he wouldn't underestimate him.
Naruto then charged forward as did Sasuke. Naruto began throwing several strong blows that Sasuke easily read and countered accordingly. Sasuke tried to counter with a kick to Naruto's ribs but he grabbed Sasuke's leg and threw him hard into the ground.
Naruto tried to follow through with a knee drop onto Sasuke's lower back but missed do to his timing still being off without his weights no longer on. Sasuke rolled away and stood up. He ran through some signs and yelled, "Katon: Housenka no Jutsu (Mythical Phoenix Fire)!"
Several small flames were shot out in front of Sasuke and went towards Naruto. He dodge all the incoming fireballs that Sasuke was throwing at him but it just didn't stop. Finally, Sasuke stopped his technique and went through more hand seals. "Katon: Goukakyuu no Jutsu (Grand Fire Ball)!"
Soon a very large fireball was launched at Naruto. Naruto tried to dodge but lost his footing. He then saw that Sasuke led him to some of the loose ground that was left over from the other matches. The fireball was now extremely close and Naruto had only one option. "Suiton: Water Barricade!"
Soon a giant wall of water appeared in front of him and blocked the fireball. Sasuke ended the technique and was a bit irritated that his technique countered his. Sasuke then charged in again to re-engage in a taijutsu brawl. Naruto on the other hand, decided play time was over.
As soon as the began another spar, Naruto was waiting for a punch to counter heavily. He didn't have to wait long as Sasuke over-extended a punch. Naruto quickly grabbed the arm and pulled it forward. As soon as Sasuke's momentum was used to be pulled forward, Naruto launched a huge knee into Sasuke's gut.
It connected and left Sasuke doubled over in pain gasping for air. Naruto then ran through some seals and said, "Doton: Arms of Gaia!". Naruto had been practicing this jutsu the entire month off and was finally able to fully master it. Now, not only did it suck up the bare minimum of chakra to sustain it, it was three times harder as before.
Sasuke looked up and barely saw the earth slowly flowing up to Naruto's arm and smoothing out and flattening. Sasuke then rolled away with his pain and stood up. Naruto let him back away so that he can gather the rest of the earth so that his technique can be completed.
Sasuke knew something was up and ran through some hand signs. "Raiton: Lightning Needles!"
Several needles in the form of lightning shot out of Sasuke's fingers and went towards Naruto. Naruto dodged almost all of them but was stuck in the left leg by one of them.
"Argh! That little shit hurt! Damn, it feels like that part of the leg is slowly number but feeling is coming back. Better hurry before he launchs anymore of those damn things." Naruto said to himself.
"Running away dobe? Come back here and get your ass handed to you!" Sasuke yelled and ran at Naruto.
Naruto quickly put up his arms and blocked the leg that was launched. The earth reinforced arms blocked the kick and countered with a shot of his own to Sasuke's jaw. Sasuke was sent reeling from the shot. It nearly broke his jaw. Sasuke now knew that he had to watch himself. He was severely underestimating Naruto. He would no longer.
"Well, it seems that I have been underestimating. No longer will that happen." Sasuke said.
Soon, a dark and tainted Chakra was forming over Sasuke that took an evil purplish look. People in the crowd were wondering what is going on while the Hokage was worried. He didn't know that Sasuke could control the seal already and who could have even trained him. Apparently, the seal that was used to take care of the cursed seal failed.
However, the 'Kazekage' looked on with great excitement. "Yesssssssssss. Soon, you will be mine Sasuke-kun. Those pretty eyes will be all mine!"
Back on the floor, Naruto could see that Sasuke was getting a pretty big power boost. So, before Sasuke could even get a strong foothold, Naruto charged in and launch an incredible assault at Sasuke.
Much to his surprise, Sasuke was easily dodging and parrying each strike. He saw that there were marks all over his body that looked like flames. Naruto was a bit surprised that he was keeping up with him with ease now.
"Hn, looks like that is the limit of your strength dobe. Now let me show you mine!" Sasuke said and countered with a strong punch to Naruto's face sending him back.
Sasuke then jumped after him and begin to go on the offensive. Naruto was a bit worried that he couldn't counter all the punches and soon was caught with a roundhouse kick that sent him against the wall with a hard thud. Sasuke then ran through some hand signs and yelled "Katon: Goukakyuu no jutsu!"
The large fireball connected with the wall and the heal could be felt by those that were close by. After Sasuke released the technique and surveyed his damage. He saw a lot of burnt rubble and thought he finished the job. Soon, he felt a crushing blow to his jaw and sent flying. Naruto had apparently substituted with a large log without Sasuke knowing.
"Alright Sasuke, lets start the real battle." Naruto yelled and reached into his pouch and pulled out several pellets. He threw them all around the arena and released the contents which happened to be tons of smoke that filled the arena.
Sasuke was now fully frustrated. He had not only been blindsided, he now couldn't see since the smoke prevented him from being able to use his eyes. "Come on out dobe! Stop hiding in the smoke and take your beating!" Sasuke yelled.
Sasuke then heard something coming from above him but was caught again by a strong kick to his ribs. As Sasuke was flying, another shot caught him from his left and sent him into the ground. Before he can even get up, he felt another leg drop come down on his back that felt two times heavier and stronger. Sasuke let out a struggling grunt. Soon, the smoke began to dissipate and the crowd could see what was going on.
There were four other Narutos out there beating Sasuke. Sasuke on the other hand was face down struggling to get up. He looked up and was surprised to see so many others.
"What the hell is this dobe!?"
"They are clones obviously. Now, get up. We have a battle to continue."
Sasuke slowly got up and gave Naruto an evil glare. "Naruto, you will be defeated today!"
As soon as Sasuke began going through hand seals, the clones sprung into action and started attacking him. Sasuke was having a touch time trying to counter each attack. Some of the clones got a lot of hits in but something felt off. These punches felt a lot harder as if they were complete stone or even harder.
Sasuke then jumped back and made five handseals. "Katon: Housenka no Jutsu!"
Each of the flying fireballs hit each of their targets and they proceeded to melt. Sasuke was wondering what was going on. Naruto on the other hand decided to reveal some of his techniques.
"Hey Sasuke, get ready! Hyouton: Sensatsu Suishou (Thousand Needles of Death)!"
Suddenly, thousands upon thousands of Ice needles sprang force from the puddles around the arena. Then, they were all flying towards Sasuke at an alarming rate. Sasuke tried to dodge the attacks but couldn't. After three minutes of constant pressure, Naruto ceased the attack. Sasuke had a lot of needles sticking out of him and was bleeding.
"Now, lets end this charade! Hyouton: Hyou Bunshin!" Three more ice clones appeared and stood next to Naruto. Then, each one released their Bo Staff and charged at Sasuke. Before they can get close, Sasuke erupted in unequalled rage. He then let the Curse seal to go into its final stage. As soon as that happened, all the clones were knocked back and shattered.
Sasuke was standing there with strange wings coming out of his back having a cross mark in the middle of his face. "No more making a fool out of me DOBE!!!!!" Sasuke yelled and exploded in a rage at Naruto.
Naruto was shocked to see this and more so when he could no longer keep up with Sasuke's speed and strength. Sasuke launched several punches and kicks at Naruto which all connected. Naruto was sent against the wall and Sasuke pursuit'd him. As soon as he was in front of Naruto, Sasuke gave him a devastating knee to his gut. Naruto this time was the one to bend over in pain. Not even his doton jutsu could help him so he released his technique.
Sasuke grabbed Naruto by the throat and three him back to the middle of the ring. Naruto bounced off the ground and rolled a bit of distance.
"Damn. He just got a enormous power boost. I can't keep up with him at this rate. I guess its time to go all out." Naruto thought to himself.
"Alright Sasuke, since you are going all out, I guess its my turn to do the same." Naruto said and proceeded to call out the Kyuubi's chakra.
As soon as this was happening, the Hokage looked on with a bit of worry. This was something that he did not want to happen so soon. Then, he saw it. The Kyuubi's chakra taking form.
The whole crowd and scared shitless. Many people were shouting "The Demon is getting free" and "Quickly Kill the demon child!".
But Naruto tuned them all out. The other contestants were looking on in awe and couldn't believe that Naruto was this strong let alone seeing Sasuke that strong as well. But the difference was that Naruto wasn't exuding the evil aura like Sasuke was.
Naruto then produced an protective chakra cloak around his whole body that was red. Then, behind him, three tails formed.
Sasuke was wondering what the hell is going on and how this dobe could have that kind of power. "I must have that power. If I add that power to what I have now, I will be able to avenge my clan!" Sasuke thought to himself.
"DOBE!!! I WANT YOUR POWER!!!" Sasuke roared and charged at Naruto.
Before he can even get close, a powerful chakra claw arose from the cloak and knocked him aside. Sasuke tried to cast several fire jutsus at him only for them all to be stopped by the claw.
"Dobe! Stop playing with me! You will be defeated!" Sasuke yelled and did three hand seals and soon, lightning began to cackle in his hand. Most shinobi recognized the attack as the Chidori. They all couldn't believe that Kakashi taught him an assassination technique but at the moment they didn't care. Most of them as well as the villagers were hoping that Sasuke will stop the fox from getting free.
"This is it dobe! Your end is here!" Sasuke roared and the Chidori transformed into an evil purple color and cackled even louder.
"No, Sasuke. This is where your downfall will take place!" Naruto said and produced three Shadow clones.
"You guys know what to do!" Naruto said.
Sasuke didn't care what was going on and so he went on the attack. Naruto on the other hand, was already doing hand signs.
"Suiton: Hydro Blast!" Said a clone.
"Fuuton: Daitoppa!" Said the Original.
"Combination Technique: Hyouton: Glacial Hammer!" They said.
Sasuke saw the technique coming and tried to blast through it but couldn't. As soon as he thrusted the technique forward into the giant wall of ice, his hand was the only thing that penetrated. He then full the full brunt of the blunt attack. He was then slammed into the wall and everyone saw the ice impact with him in-between it. As soon as it struck, the ice shattered and everyone saw Sasuke being covered by his wings that looked like they had been broken in all places.
Sasuke was breathing hard and tried to take a few steps forwards before he heard someone yelling. "Sasuke! It is time to end this match! This is for saying all those cruel and hurtful things towards my girls and for trying to kill Tenten. Suiton: Hydro Blast!" Said a clone.
"Raiton: Arc Lightning!" said another clone.
"Combination Jutsu: Electromagnetic Wave!" They both shouted.
Sasuke looked on in awe as he saw a fully electrified water blast being sent towards him. He tried to flee but found something was wrong. He looked around and saw another Naruto holding the rams seal.
"Doton: Earthen Grip!"
Sasuke looked back and was looking on in fear. He then felt the full force of the attack of the attack and screamed at the top of his lungs. After a minute, the entire arena saw a figure be blasted through the technique and landed in the middle of the arena. It was Sasuke. He was back in his original form and seemed to be unconscious.
Naruto on the other hand was breathing a bit heavy and made the Kyuubi chakra recede back into his body. As soon as that happened, Hayate ran to Sasuke and checked on him. "Sasuke Uchiha is unable to battle. Therefore, the winner of the match - Namikaze Naruto!"
The whole crowd was stunned at this upset. However, in the background, if you knew Tsunade's and Jiraiya's voices, they you can hear them screaming fro joy since they no longer had to work a day in their life.
As soon as match was ended, the crowd was still silent. But then there was a boo here and a boo there. Suddenly, a lot of people in the village was screaming how the demon cheated and how he almost let it loose. Although it was only a few people, most of the others in the crowd chose not to voice their concerns.
(Fighters booth)
As soon as Naruto walked back to the booth, he noticed something was off. White feathers were falling and making people fall asleep.
"So its begin. Hinata, its time. Ino you know what to do. Scatter!" Naruto said.
Before anyone else can notice, a large explosion occurred in the Hokage's booth.
The invasion had begun.
(Author Notes)
Well hello everyone. Damn, this chapter did not want to write itself I swear to god. I had 10 pages on Micro Word the day after my other chapter but then I hit a road block. I have plenty of ideas on how to take it but it just didn't want to form.
Anyways, my finals are done. That means faster updates……………….I hope. Now with the finals, how did you guys like it? I thought it was pretty good. I could have done a lot more but I was running on empty on how to do the fights without making them seem similar to each other.
Now, like I said in the beginning, I explained everything with Danzo and I hope its enough. Because by my logic, its fairly easy to follow. Speaking of Danzo……………..WTF is with his arm in the manga. I mean WTF is kishi running out of ideas or something. /sigh
Anyways, I have decided that the Sandaime will leave and Orochimaru will have a special happen to him.
Also, the there will be a time skip soon here and I hope to get to it in the next chapter or the following. Anyways, the next chapter will be this week sometime and then the next part of the story shall begin.
Now until next time Peace Yall.
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