Declaimer: I own nothing in this fanfic, but my created characters they abilities and Jutsu and that is about all I own "Goes to corner and starts crying"

Writing: Italic: thought, Bold: Bijuu or summoning speaking.

"Pride without honor is arrogance, and the arrogant are easily beaten." by J. Hellscythe

"It's not a sense of justice. Protecting my friends, and finding my own path is how I live life. If you measured good and evil deeds by current laws, I would be responsible for many crimes. The same way you like to hone your skills and live your own lives, for me too it's simply prolonging something I enjoy doing. That's why I only fight those that pique my interest; it's not justice at all. And if it means being able to protect a friend or becoming stronger, I don't and will not play fair. I'm a dishonest, cheating human being who hates losing." - Unknown

Dosu gently reached behind him and shifted his hand inside his pouch for something. "Whatever you have it's not going to work," Kisame growled as his wounds finished healing. Pulling out a bag, Dosu handed it over to the tallest of newcomers.

"Hand these out to the ones that need them," Dosu kept his eyes on Kisame, who only tilted his head in curiosity.

"What are you up too?"

"I'm your opponent," Dosu stated with authority as he brought his gauntlet around; putting it in front of his body like a shield. "So attack if you dare, because I'll show you the power of sound before this day is through."

Taken back by the boy's rash statement it took Kisame a second to actually realize he was serious. Laughing at him, Kisame tore off the remainder of his Akatsuki cloak. "Fine, entertain me, boy," Kisame retorted with a malicious edge in his voice. Swinging his blade to his side, the swordsman ran at his opponent. Tapping his gauntlet, Dosu released a gentle ringing sound from the holes. Kisame's eyes widened as his vision began to swim and shift. Sensing his master's distress, Samehada forced more chakra into his system in an attempt to help. As the symptoms began to fade, Kisame took a swing at Dosu, who ducked under the blade and punched Kisame in the gut with his metal fist.

"Neton: Bakuyaku Shougekiha."

Kisame growled in anger as he brought his blade down on Dosu's back. The jutsu plowed into Kisame's stomach, causing the shark man to cough up blood. Giving one last push, Dosu launched the shark nin away from him into a large dust cloud, but at the same time, allowed Samehada to take pieces of his clothing, skin, and some of his chakra with him. Feeling his blood drip down his back, Dosu just gave it a backwards glance, before returning to his opponent. "I know for a fact that wasn't enough to defeat you," Dosu stated confidently. "So why don't you stop hiding and come out, instead of licking your wounds like a dog." Closing his only visible eye, Dosu listened for any key sound that would give away Kisame's location, but strangely enough; there was nothing. Waiting for the dust to clear, Dosu saw a human shaped hole in the ground and sighed. "Hiding underground too treat your wound Kisame, smart thinking, but not too smart." Walking over too the hole, Dosu aimed his gauntlet at it, but before he could do anything, Samehada jumped out of the ground

"Not hiding, ambushing," With Dosu distracted by Samehada, Kisame jumped out of the hole grabbing the gauntlet arm. As the sword's mouth clamped on Dosu's shoulder, the sound nin narrowed his eyes as he felt his chakra being absorbed. "You're still green kid, but I have to admit if you kept me at a distance, those sound attacks would really begin to take their toll on me."

Before Kisame could continue, an explosive kunai landed between him and Dosu. Fearing for its master, Samehada released and wrapped itself around Kisame's front. Reaching up, Dosu undid his gauntlet's latch allowing him to slip out of Kisame's grasp just as the tag exploded. Looking back to see who had saved him, the smallest and thinnest of his group was walking towards him. "Thank you, Menma," Taking off the hood, the figure now known has Menma had shoulder-length blond hair and grey eyes.

"No problem, Naruto should be ready to help in a few minutes giving the rumors of his healing wasn't lied about." Pulling out an ocarina, Menma was about to start playing the flute when a laugh could be heard.

"Oh, so now you plan on playing a little lullaby for me," Kisame erupted out of the ground behind Menma, swinging Samehada down at his head.

"No, but he will be more then happy to put you to sleep," Hearing a roar of air, Kisame turned just to be decked by the biggest of the three newcomers. Skidding backwards, Kisame looked up and saw that his arm was slowly shrinking back to normal. "Thanks Jugo, now how about we increase your speed." Jugo took off his hood revealing orange hair and orange eyes.

"Let's just end this so we can go home," Jugo stated almost fearfully.

"Don't worry; I won't let you go berserk, promise."

Menma began to play on his flute as Naruto watched with interest. All of a sudden, Jugo vanished in a great show of speed, before punching Kisame in the gut. "His speed has increased," Naruto pondered has he stood to his full height feeling slightly better from the solider pills giving to him. Hearing footsteps approaching him, Naruto looked up. Dosu now stood in front of the Jinchuriki looking at him with his disinterested eyes.

"We can handle these guys," Dosu stated as he pointed behind Naruto. "But your friends need you over there." Looking over, Naruto saw Itachi still in his Susanoo beating back the three fighting him.

"Are you sure," Naruto asked as he cast a backwards glance at the sound nin. Dosu didn't respond only turned and began to advance on Deidara. Smiling at his confidence, Naruto began to concentrate on Kurama. "So how about sending some chakra my way, Kurama?"

"You are going to need it against a Susanoo, but I still can't give you a lot," Kurama warned. "Just try and wear him down, the weaker he gets, the weaker the Susanoo gets."

"Understood," Naruto spoke as he dashed towards the battle of Sharingans.

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Sakin's eyes widened as blood splattered across his vision, but not his blood. This blood was purple instead of red. Sasori was shaking repeatedly as he gazed down to see not one, but two swords jutting out of his "heart". Looking to either side of him he saw his very first puppets he had ever made, the mother and the father. Chuckling to himself, Sasori looked over to the only person who would even have those particular puppets. "So you did keep them," Sasori stated as he gazed at his sad grandmother. "Funny how the very first puppets I created would lead to my death and by my grandmother's own hand. Tell me did you keep them for this soul reason?"

"No, Sasori," Chiyo particular was at tears for what she had to do. "I kept them, because they helped me to keep you alive in my heart."

"Ha," Sasori laughed at that as looked at his grandmother. "That is a laugh; I will be remembered through living forever; that is the only way."

"That's not true, Sasori," Chiyo screamed, anger in her ancient eyes. "Puppet users will always be remembered through the puppets they created. I know of one in Suna right now, who is using your Karasu, Kuroari, and Sanshouo puppets and he knows almost everything about you!" Sasori only raised on eyebrow to this still not fully convinced. "Being remembered has nothing to do with living forever; it has something to do with what you make of your life." Looking towards Sakin, Sasori gave off a light chuckle.

"I guess if that is true, then I have lived a pretty horrible life to be remembered," Sasori stated as his eyes began to dim. "But I guess I have one last request for you grandmother. I want these two puppets passed down to whoever you deem can use them."

"I know just the person in mind," for the first time since the fight began, Chiyo saw her old grandson back. Giving a sly grin, Sasori's eyes finally darkened and the puppet user went limp. Breathing heavily, Sakin took notice of the other fights and was about to go and assist, but exhaustion smacked into the Kazekage causing him to topple over, but before he could hit the ground a bed of sand cushioned his fall. Looking up, Sakin saw Gaara standing in front of him.

"Looks like I'm done for now," Sakin mentioned, but Gaara didn't immediately answer back. Sakin sat up just as Gaara came down on him in a hug.

"Thank you," Gaara mumbled out, but there was something Sakin felt on his shoulder; tears. Staring down at his son, Sakin began to pat him on the back.

"It's okay, I promise I'm not going to let anyone else hurt you," Sakin replied as his son's grip tightened. "I'm sorry."

"For what," Gaara asked.

"For everything," Sakin explained. "I know I'm not the best father in the world, but I'll try and be better. I just need a chance to prove it." Instead of a answer, Gaara's grip loosened as he finally passed out from exhaustion. Looking down at his son's peaceful face, Sakin smiled as he laid his son down.

"Kazekage," Sakin gazed up at Chiyo. "How are you feeling?"

"Never better," Sakin stated. "I'm almost out of chakra, so me attempting to help them would just hinder our friends, but I don't think this fight will last much longer."

"What do you mean," Chiyo asked.

"That force from Suna I brought with me, was just a small group compared to what is coming," Sakin replied as he lay down next to his son. Chiyo nodded her head as she watched Sakin stare up at the sky. "I know I'll have to answer to her when I see her again, but that's okay, I deserve being yelled at by her."

"I think she would be proud of how you are acting right now," Chiyo smiled at the Kazekage. "Now rest, we may need your help again." Sakin chuckled as he just kept his head down and felt exhaustion creep in on him.

"Maybe I can make amends for what I did to, Gaara; just maybe."

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Mikoto watched as Kakashi and Sasuke once again where repelled by Itachi's shield. "It is useless," Itachi's statement only brought glares from his two attackers. "Why don't you just give up already?"

"Why don't you?!"

Turning around to the new voice, Itachi's Susanoo buckled as a giant fist made from fiery chakra connected with its back. Jumping back, Itachi glared at the Jinchuriki cloaked Naruto. "So you came back," Itachi looked towards Kisame and saw he was having a little difficulty trying to hit blur of a man. "Having your other friends hold off, Kisame so you could help deal with me; do you think that is wise?"

"I think they can handle him," Naruto spoke as he glared at Itachi. "But you on the other hand, you are going to need a little more to deal with you." Naruto clenched his fist as he looked towards Kakashi and Sasuke and nodded.

"It doesn't matter, you can't break through the Susanoo," Itachi stated not with arrogance, but with certainty.

"Oh, we don't have to break through it, all we have to do is let the toll of holding that jutsu up bring you down," Naruto countered with a grin. Itachi's eyes visible lifted slightly, but didn't give off any other sign he was surprised.

"Fine, let us see you try and outlast me," Itachi stated back. Smiling, Naruto, Kakashi, and Sasuke all got ready to attack.

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Menma watched as Jugo was sent flying past his head. Knowing his companion was fine; Menma went about dodging Kisame's attacks. "So you aren't really a fighter are you," Kisame grinned as he watched Menma try and get distance between them. "But don't worry, I'll change that today." Menma just raised an eyebrow as he gestured to the left. Looking over, Kisame was consumed in a beam of chakra as it plowed him into the nearest set of trees.

"Good job Ju," Menma stopped when he saw Jugo with his hand on his head. Jugo looked like he was in pain; almost as if he was having a headache.

"I'm starting to lose it," Jugo stared at Menma with an almost begging look in his eyes. Menma nodded his head, as he began to play a note on his flute. Jugo's pained expression began more relaxed until he collapsed in a heap.

"Don't worry we'll get someone to help you," Menma thought as he walked to Jugo. Before he could attempt to pick, Jugo up; a tree trunk landed in front of Menma. Looking back, Menma saw a very pissed off Kisame emerging out of the forest.

"I've had enough," Kisame growled. "I'm going to kill you and then deal with the other ants!" Charging forward, Kisame stopped when a fan impaled the ground in front of him. Seeing a shadow, Kisame looked up just as a figure spin kicked him in the chin. Grabbing the fan and removing it from the ground, Temari stood in front of the two sound ninja.

"Looks like I came by just in time," Temari commented with a light tone in her voice. Just then, Kisame released a roar as his chakra flared to life. Slamming his hands together, Kisame was about to use a jutsu, when a barrage of kunai stopped his process. Bringing Samehada around, Kisame blocked the kunai from hitting him.

"Who else dares," Kisame roared as he stared at the direction the kunai was thrown from. Only to see a army of Shinobi standing there ready to attack.

"I guess we do," Temari stated as she swung her fan releasing a blast of wind.

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Dosu clapped his hands together releasing a sound barrier that reflected, Deidara's explosives causing the explosive user to get angrier. "How dare you defile my art," Deidara screamed.

"Sorry, but I just simply wish not be blown up," Dosu replied with a slight grin beneath his wraps. Trying to make use of what little clay he had left, Deidara was making the tiniest bombs he could, but Dosu's sound attacks either pushed them away or shattered them. It didn't help the fact that not only was most of his clay used up, but his chakra wasn't fairing that well either.

"I'm putting an end to this," Deidara screamed as he grabbed his remaining clay, but right before he could throw it; Dosu's hands where already in a hand sign.

"Neton: Otodasshu (Sound Style: Sound Dash)," Seeing the boy become a blur in front of his eyes, Deidara couldn't react as a fist connected with his stomach. Dropping to his knees, Deidara was about to throw his bombs, when Dosu placed his palms on both sides of Deidara's head. "Do you have any last words?"

Deidara chuckled as he looked at the sound nin in the eyes. "Art is an explo-," Deidara never finished as Dosu sent waves of sound into the man's brain. Shaking Deidara's hands released his remaining bomb as a silent scream was released from his lips. Blood slowly poured from his eyes, as Dosu increased the frequency of the sound waves he was sending into the man's brain. Giving off one last jerk, Deidara's eyes finally went blank as his body fell forward. Looking at his hands, Dosu let out a small chuckle.

"Funny thing is you would've been able to kill me, if Naruto didn't weaken your resources," Dosu stated at the dead Akatsuki member. "But sadly you fought the wrong person and lost."

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Seeing the approaching Suna nin, Itachi was about to speak, when a cough sent blood across the ground. Mikoto seeing this was shocked as she son collapsed on the ground as a fit of coughs caused him to release his Susanoo. "I guess my time is up for now," Itachi stated as he got up to leave. Before Naruto or the others do anything to stop the rouge ninja, Mikoto stood in front of her ill son. "Get out of my way mother." Mikoto just stood there silently as he sick son seemed to have gotten paler.

"When," Mikoto asked. "When did you get sick?"

"Does it matter," Itachi commented as coldly as he could. "I'm a rouge ninja from your village, the only reason why you are here is because you want to capture me." Mikoto reached up and tore the headband off her head and threw it to the ground; surprising everyone, except Naruto who just narrowed his eyes in curiosity.

"He is going to be brought to justice," Sasuke yelled, but before he could run; chakra chains wrapped around him. Looking at Naruto, the Uzumaki just gave him a glare, telling him to shut up.

"No, I'm here because you are my son," Mikoto stated softly as her Sharingan deactivated. Itachi could've placed his genjutsu on her, but found he couldn't do it. "Please, just come-." Mikoto next words were interrupted when Kisame grabbed her by the neck and held her.

"Itachi, we need to go now," Kisame warned as he saw the advancing ninja. Itachi nodded as Kisame threw Mikoto away. Running, Itachi found his vision begin to blur and speed slow down. Seeing his partner's weakened state, Kisame's grin returned. "Sorry, Itachi, but if they get you our secrets will be endanger." Itachi's eyes widened as he looked up and saw Kisame's blade already swinging for his head. A blur passed by Itachi's eyes as someone else took the attack. Mikoto gritted her teeth as she felt the blade slash her back open. Falling forward, Itachi caught her with confusion in his eyes.

"It's a mother's duty to protect her son, right," Was all Mikoto said as her eyes found Itachi's.

"Well, I guess I get to kill two-." Kisame's words stopped when Itachi looked at him with his Mangekyo active.

"You will pay for what you did."

Itachi's Susanoo took form, but only looked like a skeleton version. Kisame chuckled, as he raised his sword. "Oh, yeah right," Kisame's voice betrayed nothing, but sheer excitement. "I've been waiting to fight you for real since I first met you."

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"Raikage-sama," E turned and looked at Darui. "You wanted to see me."

"Yes, I just wanted to let you know, that he is ready," E stated as he turned fully around to look at him. "Banrai is ready to fight Naruto and reclaim what is rightfully ours." Standing up, E walked around the desk and stood in front of his window.

"How are you sure," Darui questioned.

"Because not only have I trained him, but I have him fighting our own Jinchuriki as sparing partners," E's statement made Darui's eyes widened. "How are the other two doing?"

"They are fine," Darui stated. "Except for Tsukino is not feeling well."

"Well, make sure she gets back to full strength," E ordered. "We need everyone on this team to be at their peak."

"Sir, are you sure they can beat Naruto," Darui asked concerned for his students.

"Of course," E stated. "Out of all our Genin teams these three are one of the top ones; have some faith in your students." Darui sighed as he nodded his head. Leaving the Raikage to his thoughts, Darui left the office only to come face to face with Makaze. The boy's attire hadn't changed much except for the Jonin vest he now sported. The most surprising thing was his personality change.

"Can I help you, Makaze," Darui asked as his student stared up at him.

"When are we heading out to fight Naruto," Makaze asked, not out of excitement, but more out of curiosity.

"In a few more days judging from how Banrai is going," Darui didn't seem happy and neither did Makaze. "Take it easy for a day or two; we won't be seeing any action for at least that long."

"Tsukino isn't feeling any better," Makaze warned as he watched his sensei begin to walk away.

"I know, but all we can do is hope she gets better soon," With that Darui left Makaze in the hallway.

"Yeah, but what if she doesn't," Makaze left the hallway with his thoughts as his only companion.

Here you go I hope you like the chapter and everything.