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Chapter 5
As the sun begins its ascent into the sky its rays trickle through the dense canopy of the forest and onto the faces of the sleeping shinobi bringing them back to reality, but the sound of laughter stops them dead. "Who's there?" the younger Sasuke questions, quickly pulling out a kunai, "show yourself!" In response the mysterious newcomer laughs again and steps onto the ridged mouth of the shallow cave. Her waist length sunshine kissed hair flowing gently in the breeze, a smile gracing her perfectly shaped lips reflected in the intensity that are her cerulean eyes. With the grace of a hunting cat, she hops off the ridge and into the cave proper, her white long sleeved robe that is held together at her breasts by a single button revealing her toned stomach billows around her as she lands silently on the stone floor. Her black shorts revealing her perfectly toned legs, everyone, frozen in place with their mouths hanging open at the site in front of them.
In disbelief, the older Uchiha gently lays the still unconscious Naruko on the ground and walks up to the newcomer, "impossible," he whispers.
Gracefully, Naruko walks up to the bewildered Uchiha, "I thought I told you not to mess up," she laughs as she pokes him on the forehead. But her amused look disappears when she hears her younger self moan. "Sasuke, we need to get everyone to the finish line. Once there I can take care of the curse mark, until then you will lead the others and I will keep an eye out for Orochimaru."
"But I killed him already," he says, slightly confused.
"I'm afraid not, he isn't dead yet and he will be back to claim your younger self. We need to leave as soon as possible."
"Excuse me, but who are you?" Sakura asks politely, confused at the events that had just played out.
"Just as inquisitive as ever aren't ya Sakura? I'm Naruko only from a few years in the future. You can just call me Naru. Don't try to think about it too much, it will make your heard hurt," Naru laughs at seeing the confused look on Sakura's face. "Now, I know you guys are tired," she says to Sakura and the younger Sasuke, "but we really need to get going and reach the center of the forest as soon as possible so come a little closer." Obediently the two young genine walk closer to the older version of their teammate, still slightly bewildered. First, she places her hand on Sakura's forehead, slightly her hand begins to glow a soft yellow before disappearing.
"What did you just do?" Sakura questions as her energy suddenly feels renewed.
"I gave you some of my chakra so that you guys won't keel over from exhaustion while we make a run for it. It's just temporary so we need to hurry. Sasuke, your turn," as she does the same to him, a slight blush paints his normally pale cheeks making Naru smile. "Okay so this is how it's going to work. Sasuke-teme you carry Naruko, Sakura and Sasuke you follow him close, don't fall behind."
"What are you going to do?" the older Uchiha asks.
"I'm going to keep an eye out for Orochimaru, I have no doubt that he is going to make another appearance and when he does I'm going to stop him once and for all. Don't look so worried," Naru says casually as she sees the worried look on everyone's face. "Everything is going to be alright. So enough chit chat, let's get going!" Just as Naru had ordered, the four plus an unconscious Naruko make their way towards the center of the forest at speeds that would make anyone's mouth drop in awe. And thanks to Naru's energy boost, the two young genine manage to keep up, that is until the effects begin to wear off after hours of running.
"Stop for a second," Naru orders, an exhausted Sakura and Sasuke collapse to the ground, but after Naru gives them a boost again they are up on their feet ready to go. "Sasuke, he's close. You all go ahead, I'll make a clone and send it in my place and sneak up on the snake. Act like nothing is out of the ordinary. Keep up a steady pace and you guys will reach the center before nightfall," she whispers in the older Uchiha's ear. Quickly, Naru creates a shadow clone and disappears into the shadows of the forest, the rest of the team continuing on like nothing had happened. As soo as she was alone, Naru begins to meditate, searching for the elusive snake's chakra, in a matter of seconds she finds it. Quickly she gets back on her feet and heads right for him, quickly intercepting him.
"Just who are you?" Orochimaru hisses out after being stopped by Naru, his yellow eyes narrowing. "You look just like that brat I cursed earlier, only older."
"It doesn't matter who I am. All you need to know is that I am the person who is going to end your existence, both yours and that assistant of yours that's hiding in the shadows," Naru replies, her voice cold and menacing, a blazing determination in her eyes. From out of the shadows Kabuto appears throwing several highly sharp scalpels.
"Watch out!" a voice rings out as the sharp knives speed towards a seemingly unsuspecting Naru, but with a smirk she easily disappears, dodging them and reappearing next to the newcomer.
"Sasuke, I thought I told you to stay with Sakura and Sasuke-teme," she says harshly, but after seeing the worried look on his face, her frown turns into a small smile.
"I made a promise, that I would protect you. I couldn't let you go off on your own."
"Thank you Sasuke," Naru says kindly, ruffling his hair. "Watch my back, okay? I'll take care of them." With a nod, Sasuke draws a kunai and moves back behind Naru. Confidently and with her head held high, Naru approaches Orochimaru and Kabuto with her eyes closed. Suddenly an aura the color of sunshine appears around her as she comes to a stop only a few feet away from the two. The glow begins to intensify, enveloping her skin, hair and clothes, the glow's rays making Sasuke's cheeks warm. Beautiful…he thinks to himself, the warmth of his cheeks turning in a blush.
Opening her eyes that have now changed to a deep crimson, Naru closes the gap between her and the two evil shinobi before her. As she does, nine tails appear behind her, also glowing a bright golden color as they wrap themselves around an unsuspecting Orochimaru and Kabuto. Biting her thumb and drawing blood, Naru makes several hand signs before slamming her hand onto the branch she was standing on. "Summoning jutsu: gates of torment!" she yells out and a loud popping noise echoes throughout the forest, sending birds and animals fleeing in fright and a large cloud of smoke appears. As the smoke dissipates, everyone's eyes, minus Naru's, open wide with horror. Floating before them are two enormous black gates, its hinges and door knobs made out of human bones and a large skeletal figure wrapped in a black shroud holding an enormous scythe dripping with blood appears in front. Slowly the doors begin to open and blood curdling screams of pure agony begin to leak out of the open doors, an eerie red glow emanating from them.
"Kabuto, you have caused a great deal of suffering and pain to many innocent people. Your soul has become corrupted, you will now face the consequences from all the pain and suffering you have caused," Naru states, her voice heavy with sadness. With a flick of her tail, she sends Kabuto flying into the open doors, his body floating on the surface of the red liquid, his face contorted with pure agony as he sinks into the gate.
"Wh-what kind of jutsu is that?" Orochimaru exclaims, his eyes open wide in fear as he struggles against his bonds."
"Orochimaru, your soul is blacker than the sky of a starless night, contorted by evil and hatred, becoming something inhuman. You have caused countless innocent souls immeasurable amounts of pain and suffering, now you will feel their pain." Without a second thought Naru throws him into the gates, his screams of agony echoing throughout the forest before the gates finally close and disappearing in a cloud of smoke. After the gates close and disappear, Naru's appearance returns to normal.
"That was incredible! Naru? Naru!" Sasuke yells out as Naru collapses to her knees. Quickly he runs up to her slouched form, her breaths coming in shallow gasps, sweat covering her body. "Naru, are you okay?"
"I'm…fine," she pants.
"What was that?"
"It's called bijuu mode, I use the nine tailed fox's chakra and use its power. The other is a special jutsu that requires an immense amount of chakra. If I didn't have the nine tails sealed inside of me I would be dead right now, if any normal person attempted to use it they would die instantly. I know you had your sharingan activated and read the signs. Promise me that you will never attempt to use that jutsu."
"I promise. But still that was incredible what you did."
"There is nothing incredible about taking a life, even if the person deserved to die. No matter what a person has done, whether the person has spent their life doing good or evil, every life is precious. I have killed many enemy shinobi, but I have never taken pleasure in taking their life," Naru's tone serious and heavy with sadness. "Now come on, lets' go catch up with the others. I'm sure Sasuke-teme is having a fit since you left. Climb on my back."
"I-I can run on my own," Sasuke stammers, his cheeks becoming flushed.
"I know, but I can get us there quicker if you climb on my back. All of you have to cross the finish line at the same time. Now climb on." With his cheeks becoming more blushed, Sasuke climbs onto Naru's back and together the two join up with their other teammates.
A/N: Sorry guys this chapter is so short! My professors decided to give me three exams this week so I've been studying all weekend. The next chapter will be longer! Will update when my exams are over. Hope you enjoyed the chapter and thank you again for all of your review and continued support!