Chapter 2: The Dragon Sage!

"I have to admire you. Not many people live long enough to see this side of me."

Flayer pointed his sword at Naruto. Naruto had sweat coming from his forehead. Naruto wouldn't admit it but he saw Flayer as a huge threat. In sage mode Naruto could sense Flayer's chakra. It was larger than any he has felt. It was even more intense than Pain.

"Alright! Seems like I can't hold back! Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

Naruto summoned a small army of clones and surrounded Flayer. Naruto gave the signal and all the clones rushed towards Flayer all at once. Flayer began to chop and slice clones left and right. One clone managed to punch Flayer and send him flying into the air!

"Damn it! Oblivion Style: Oblivion Spear," said Flayer as he started to channel black chakra into his hand.

Flayer focused his chakra into a spear like move. He threw the enormous amount of chakra down at Naruto's clones. The spear exploded and pierced all the clones.

"Simple," said Flayer as he saw all the clones disappear in a puff of smoke.

"Not so fast! Take this! Rasengan!"

Naruto was behind Flayer in the air. Naruto slammed a rasengan down on Flayer causing him to fly into the ground with incredible force. Naruto landed on his feet and ran over to Hinata.

"Hinata are you okay?" asked Naruto as he held Hinata in his arms.

"W-what happen?" asked Hinata confused.

"You went unconscious," answered Naruto smiling.

Naruto was really glad Hinata was okay. He kept smiling at her and looking into her eyes.

"I am sorry I have to break up a sweet moment," said Flayer rising from the rubble Naruto had sent him into.

"What the hell? I thought that totally crushed him," said Naruto.

Naruto stood and started to form another rasengan. Flayer saw the familiar technique and started to form hand signs that Naruto thought looked familiar.

"I know that technique!" thought Naruto remembering Sasuke.

Flayer's right hand started sparking with black electricity! Flayer dashed forward as so did Naruto!

"Rasengan! Oblivion Chidori!" exclaimed Naruto and Flayer as there moves clashed!

"I remember this, Sasuke," thought Naruto as his mind went blank and he was consumed in a huge explosion!

Flayer woke up and lifted himself up out of the small bed he was lying on. He looked around and realized he was in a tent.

"What the hell?" asked Flayer as he was starting to wonder what the hell had happen to him.

"So you are the ninja Naruto fought huh?" asked a masked man with his head band covering one of his eyes.

"Who are you? Where am I?" asked Flayer.

"Well you are in the Hidden Leaf Village. I am Kakashi Hatake. I am a ninja from this village," answered Kakashi.

"Hatake? You are the famous copy cat ninja," said Flayer.

"So you know of me. That is very interesting. Since you are from a village I have never seen before. The thing is I have been to every village. So my question for you is why you attacked Naruto?"

Kakashi looked at Flayer with an intense look. Flayer couldn't help but look away. Flayer attempted to get out of his bed but immense pain shot up his body. He fell back into his bed.

"I am from the Hidden Blade Village. We hide our village from the other villages to keep our own peace. We do not usually interact with other villages unless we are trading or missions lead us there. I was told that other ninja only seek violence and war," answered Flayer.

Kakashi stood and turned to see a blond girl that he has never seen before. She was very cute and had the same headband Flayer wore around her head.

"So you must be from the same village as Flayer I presume?"

Kakashi noticed the girl was blushing. The blond mystery walked pat Kakashi and sat next to Flayer on his bed.

"Are you okay?" asked the girl as she looked all over Flayer for any serious wounds.

"Mimiko what are you doing here?" Flayer asked as he looked into Mimiko's big silver eyes.

"I saw you run off after somebody. You seem to really want to catch him too," Mimiko said as she stood and walked over to Kakashi.

"I am so sorry for the trouble we may have caused you. It is not every day I get to meet a ninja from another village," said Mimiko as she shook Kakashi's hand.

"Well it is very nice to meet you," said Kakashi smiling.

Flayer sat up in his bed and managed to get to his feet. He walked over to where his shoes had been put by Kakashi.

"Well since you're up how bout you say hello to some of my friends?" asked Kakashi in a very friendly tone.

"Well I don't think I am exactly your village's number 1 friend right now," said Flayer looking down at his feet.

"It's okay. You can explain everything to them. I am sure they will like you just like I have done," said Kakashi.

"You like me?" asked Flayer a little off guard.

"Of course! You remind me a lot like a kid I use to know," answered Kakashi.

"Flayer I think you should explain yourself. Who knows? Maybe you will meet some cool people," said Mimiko.

"I guess I should explain to that blond kid exactly why I did what I did," said Flayer.

Kakashi led Naruto over to a tent that was larger than most of the other tents Flayer noticed around the village. Before Flayer entered he could hear Naruto's voice and he was talking about the fight he had gotten in with Flayer.

"You guys go. I want to hear what he has to say," said Flayer as he stopped in front of the entrance to the tent.

Kakashi nodded and went into the tent. Naruto still continued his story even though Kakashi and Mimiko had entered.

"Naruto. I am sorry to cut you off, but this is Mimiko. She is from the same village as Flayer," said Kakashi.

Inside the tent there were a lot of people listening to Naruto's story. There was Choji, Shikamaru, Tenten, Ino, Hinata, Rock Lee, Sakura, and even Neji was there to hear what happen to Naruto.

"You are from the same village as that guy? Tell me is he always that strong?" asked Naruto almost jumping up and down with excitement.

"Well Flayer and I are actually in the same squad with are friends Kisu and Kasumi. Are friends are off on missions out of our village. To answer your question yes he is. He is actually a Jonin but he doesn't act it," said Mimiko.

Everyone in the tent was open mouthed to hear that Flayer was a jonin. Even Kakashi got wide eyed to what Mimiko had said.

"He is a jonin!?" asked Naruto.

"Yes. That is what I had said," answered Mimiko

"Well I can see why! He is really strong! I really want to fight him again when he is all rested up!" exclaimed Naruto.

"You idiot! You need to rest first! You got really hurt after that fight!" yelled Sakura.

Flayer entered the tent finally. The whole tent got silent and everyone was looking at him. Flayer felt very uneasy.

"Hello. I can tell by listening to Naruto and Mimiko you guys practically know who I am," said Flayer looking around at everyone.

Flayer walked over to Naruto and stared at him. Naruto had a very curious expression across his face.

"I am sorry I attacked you. I would like to explain some things if that's okay?" asked Flayer.

"Of course! Apology accepted!" said Naruto smiling.

"Well first off I have to tell you all that I am from the Hidden Blade Village. The village I come from is a very hidden and cut off village. Our village is hidden in a giant genjutsu. It makes the village impossible to see,"

Everyone in the tent was shocked to hear what Flayer was saying.

"How can such a genjutsu exist?" asked Ino.

"Well the leader of the Hidden Blade Village was trained by a incredible ninja," answered Flayer.

"Who was his teacher Flayer?" asked Naruto.

"He told me his name was Pain," answered Flayer.

The entire tent gasped. Naruto clenched his fists and looked Flayer in the eyes.

"Pain attacked this village. That is why it is the way it is," said Naruto.