KG: He he hehe, you know readers. You think you're so funny don't you? Sending me cream soda when I COULDN'T DRINK IT! Do you have any idea who unstable I am right now?!

Rachel: Haven't...gotten...any in...two...weeks. S-Sexually deprived. So tired. Losing interest in fiend hunting.

Ayane: Naruto, what's 20 + 20?

Naruto: RAMEN! It's ramen right? Ramen's the correct answer. Hehahehahea!

Samui: This isn't cool. We've lost him.

(Timer beeps)

Ayane: Hmm it seems two weeks have passed. They all finished the bet. Seems Naruto went two weeks without ramen, Rachel went two weeks without sex, and KG went two weeks without cream soda.

KG: Ahhh my soda. Those were the blissful days. No one else mattered in the world. Oh, it's the overflowing Land of Cream Soda. Hehehe there is the world's largest cream soda can. And the world's largest cream soda bottle. Oh even cream fairies.

Samui: So are we going to tell them that the bet is over?

Ayane: Umm yeah sure. (What's this foreboding feeling) Guys the bet's off. You all did it.

Naruto:...RAMEN!

Rachel:...KyuubiGOKU! Get your sexy ass over here right this instant!

Ayane: Huh? Where'd he go?

KG: Ahhh you're a good cream soda aren't you. (Drinks) Oh man such bliss. How did I ever survive?

Samui: Of mountain dew

KG: Ugh. Forget that shit. Now then, let's just do this while-

Naruto: RAMEN!

KG: Yeah, that. Anyway, we'll get started.

Quote: "Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us," By Martin Luther.


Naruto's Network House, Basement

"Uggh what hit me?" Suiren asked herself before she opened her eyes. She had been running with Tayuya and Kin through the woods trying to find...that's right! She had found Zabuza, they had a little fight and she got...ambushed. She'd let her guard down like an amateur. How embarrassing for her. Suiren tried to move, but she noticed that her legs, chest and arm were tied to a chair. She couldn't access her chakra and all of her weapons were gone. "Just great," Suiren said to herself.

She could at least tell that she was in the basement of some place, but as for where that place was, then she didn't know. She also didn't know what time it was nor how long she had been unconscious. She struggled against the ropes before she heard a violent hiss. Upon closer inspection, Suiren widened her eyes to seeing that at her feet were precisely four snakes. Two pythons, a constrictor, and lastly a black mamba. Odds for her, she was fucked.

Suiren stopped moving and the serpents stopped their hissing. It seemed that they wouldn't hurt her so long as she stayed still. That either meant that Zabuza and the resistance captured her and we looking to keep her alive for intel, which she wouldn't give, or Zabuza had left her to bandits which he really wouldn't do. Suiren might've felt minor anger to her former friend for where his alliance was, but she knew him better than that. That still didn't help her odds.

"Oh good, you're awake. That saves me some time," a voice echoed and Suiren raised her head to see a lone figure leaning against the wall. He couldn't have been older than her yet he held himself with a certain amount of authority. His cold blue eyes, and his defiant whisker marks on the sides of his cheek. He stepped into the light and walked in front of Suiren.

"Who are you?" Suiren asked while Naruto snorted. He walked circles around her making Suiren more than a little anxious. He then came to an abrupt stop and shook his head. "You don't need to know that right now. All that you need to know is that if you cooperate then you will not die," Naruto responded dangerously and while Suiren wasn't one to take such a threat from someone younger than her seriously, the cold look in his eyes told her very well that he could back up that statement.

"Hmph, if you're with Kiri's resistance then you're not getting anything out of me. You will be wasting your time. Just kill me!" Suiren yelled while Naruto turned his back to her. He shook his head back and forth. "The weak don't get to choose their deaths. Is your life worth that little? It's no wonder you were captured," Naruto said while Suiren widened her eyes. She would've retorted, but Naruto didn't give her the chance to do so.

"You might not talk now, but I doubt it will matter. I've got time," Naruto said and Suiren watched him climb the stairs and walk through the door. Suiren sighed and just closed her eyes for a little bit. Now she was a little more irritated. Why you ask? Well...she was hungry.

With Naruto

Naruto closed the door to the basement and made his way through the halls of the abandoned Great Shinobi War refuge. He came into the living room to see everyone else looking at him expectingly. "As you would figure. She's not going to talk. However, she not as pissed as I thought she might be," Naruto said getting everyone else to sigh.

"Yeah the bitch is very resilient. I can attest to that one. Of course, there is a reason that she's a jounin," Tayuya said getting a nod from Naruto. He sat next to Ayane, who had been feeling a little more rested. It had been a good twelve hours since Suiren's capture. In that time, Tayuya and Kin got acquainted with the others while Naruto and Ayane returned to Platoon 13. Naruto had informed Samui of what he had been doing and Samui had claimed that their mission was successful and they would meet up when Naruto was finished with his business. In fact, Naruto had told her that he wanted her, Sasuke and Shikamaru to come to the house by tomorrow afternoon since Samui had told him of Sasuke and Shikamaru's suspicions. It wouldn't do good for him to leave his team in the dark.

"So what are you going to do with her Naruto-san?" Haku asked and everyone seemed to want to know that as well. Naruto folded his arms and stayed silent for a few seconds. These were a few recent developments that he hadn't foreseen. He knew better than to say that everything was always a hundred percent successful, but he wished that he had seen it coming.

"For right now. I will watch her. Besides, it's late and she's tired. It won't do good to aggravate her anymore. Now then, Gaara what is this about Suna?" Naruto asked and everyone turned to the Suna siblings. Gaara and his siblings glared at the ground for a little bit. They turned to Maki, who flinched, while Pakura narrowed her eyes.

"Right, well Suna's council is currently commanding all shinobi for a widespread search of Maki. No one knows why, but with her being a missing nin then they don't know why it's taking this long to apprehend her. Obviously they don't know that Pakura-san is alive. To which I must express my apologizes for what Suna has done to you," Gaara said. Pakura stayed silent, but gave a shirt nod before Gaara continued. "Some shinobi ask why a genin is important, but since we have no Kazekage then the council's orders are the law of the village," Gaara finished. Naruto nodded and he turned to Maki.

"Do you know anything Maki-san?" Naruto asked and Maki shuddered. She really didn't want to talk about it and everyone noticed the uncomfortable silence. Maki frowned while her hands shivered. She then saw two hands over hers. She looked up and saw Pakura's smile and Fu's nod. She then saw Naruto's own smile. "No one here will think any less of you. Please tell me," Naruto said and Maki nodded as she closed her eyes. It took a few seconds, but everyone noticed the dark rings form around her eyes while Gaara widened his eyes. Temari and Kankuro gasped as Maki opened her eyes. Instantly black sand seeped from the floor and swirled around in the air before it gently slid into her hands.

Naruto, and the others seemed thoroughly surprised by what they had just seen. Temari jumped to her feet. "M-Maki, do you know what you just did?!" Temari asked/shouted and Maki nodded. Temari was ready to shout something, anything, before a slow hand from Gaara steadied her reaction. She sat back down and calmed herself.

"The Iron Sand of the Sandaime Kazekage of Sunagakure no Sato. That's incredible. She's got the Jiton as well as Satetsu. That's incredible Maki. You're related to the Sandaime Kazekage!" Kankuro said and Maki blushed from the immediate praise. It wasn't something that she was expecting. Gaara stood to his feet and he took Maki's hand. He opened it and everyone watched as Maki's Iron Sand mixed with Gaara's own regular sand. Iron Sand was heavier than Sand. The metallic properties in Iron made it also denser than Sand making it incredible for defense. It was tougher than Gaara's armor.

"Umm I'm not familiar with this stuff. Was the problem with what she's doing?" Ayane asked while everyone glanced at her incredulously. Hey, it wasn't her fault. She hadn't been to this world or she hadn't stayed in it for very long to know of all this shit.

Seeing her annoyed face, Pakura decided to explain to quell the rising anger of the purple haired kunoichi and explained. "Well you see Ayane-san, as you must know, there are five elemental affinities. Fire, Water, Lightning, Wind, and Earth. All in a cycle. There are only these five, but in rare cases then there are those who are have more than one affinity. They are able to take combine their elements into ones known as Kekkai Genkai or Bloodline Limits. It would be like Haku-san and myself. Haku-san has Hyoton( Ice Release) which is a combination of Wind and Water. I have Shakuton( Scorch Release) which is a combination of Fire and Wind. Kekkai Genkai can't be taught or copied, but it is possible for people of different nations to have the same kekkai genkai," Pakura explained and Ayane nodded in some fascination. No wonder Naruto seemed so much more experienced that her, which really wasn't true. He was just more in tune with his chakra than her.

"Alright I understand. So this 'Iron Sand' is not something that can normally be manipulated so its a shock for you all," Ayane said and people nodded while she leaned back. She wondered what her own affinities might be.

"So that means that Maki-san has a relation to the Sandaime Kazekage. Maybe that's what Suna wants her for. No one in their right mind, wouldn't want a relative to the Sandaime in their village. Hell Maki or Gaara could take the Kazekage position," Temari said while Gaara and Maki stared at each other.

"But I'm not a leader. I don't want that position. I left with Pakura-sensei. Also I don't know my relation to the Sandaime. I'm sorry I can't be of help," Maki said meekly while everyone shook their heads.

"Maa, you can't help it. Nothing can be done right now. Say does Suna have an archive?" Naruto asked and Kankuro nodded. "Yeah we do. It's way back to the library, but we have one. Why?" Kankuro asked and Naruto propped one leg over the other.

"I need one of the three of you to go to that archive and search for anything you can find on the Sandaime before his disappearance. Anything leading to his relation to Maki. If I'm right then Maki is going to be a very powerful political figure for us," Naruto said with a smile while the others looked left and right. Something then dawned on Naruto and he nodded to himself.

"Kin-san, will you please give Suiren-san her dinner. If she doesn't eat it then tell her that my snakes will bit if she doesn't," Naruto said with a maniac grin. Kin nodded and excused herself. She quickly entered the kitchen to heat up some food that Naruto prepared.

"So while this is going on, why don't you tell us? Exactly what is the purpose to this spy network?" Zabuza asked and Naruto nodded. "Let's wait until Kin returns," Naruto said and people could agree with that for right now.

In less than a few minutes, Kin returned and took her place among enough. She had informed Suiren of Naruto's words and she just stared at the tray on her lap. "I undid the bandages and told her not to try anything weird which she didn't and so I just left her alone. Are you sure it was fine?" Kin asked and Naruto nodded.

"There are seals around the wall keeping her in place. They don't work for anyone that isn't wearing our communication seals. She won't be going anywhere," Naruto said confidently and everyone settled with that while Zabuza got back to the main point.

Seeing his seriousness, Naruto stood to his feet and weaved handsigns. Instantly the world grew dark for everyone. They were no longer in the house. No, they were outside. There were vast trees covering the landscape. Multiple buildings everywhere. They all gasped at the large sun before Naruto's voice echoed over them. "What is it that all nations strive for?" he asked and everyone grew silent. Fu and Maki turned to each other while Kin and Tayuya scratched their heads in confusion. Gaara remained emotionless while Temari and Kankuro seemed confused. Haku glanced to Zabuza who narrowed his eyes and Pakura folded her arms.

"What do all nations strive for?...Peace," Pakura answered. Everyone widened their eyes in realization. Yep, that's what every nation wanted. To have no more wars or killing. For its people to live without fear of having their loved ones taken from them. Even Kiri with its war wanted peace.

"Exactly. That is what this network is for. To bring people together. Just look, Konoha, Suna, Kiri, and Oto came together. Right here, with us. We all get along just well. We will show them what we're capable of. We'll show the nations that peace is possible. We aren't just a spy network, we're our own unique group. Zabuza, you don't want to see tyranny like the Yondaime Mizukage do you?" Naruto asked and Zabuza shook his head. "Pakura, you don't want to be betrayed again do you?" Naruto asked and Pakura shook her head.

"Yes, we all want something. We each care for our nations. That is why I want you all to help me. See this?" Naruto asked as the dream shifted. It changed to a random village, children playing in the streets, adults talking, people from all the nations coming together and not fighting. It's a near impossible dream, but it's only impossible if we make it impossible. I'm going to try for it. For something that could make everyone happy. Would you all help me? Help me find the way to a peace that my sensei wants. A peace to last this time. No more treaties or alliances. Actual peace for everyone," Naruto said and everyone glanced to each other.

"I'll help!" Kin shouted raising her hand into the air. She never wanted anyone to go through what Orochimaru had done to people. Never in her life would she want someone sacrificed. "You convinced me!" Fu shouted happily.

"Got nothing better to fuckin' do. Whatever shithead, but it's on your head that we get this done," Tayuya answered.

"We will follow your lead Naruto Uzumaki," Gaara said. Him and his siblings came forward. Temari nodded fast and Kankuro gave him a thumbs up. "I don't want anyone to be persecuted for having a bloodline. I shall help in your endeavor Naruto-san," Haku said coming forward. Naruto turned to Pakura and Zabuza.

"This is a fuckin' pipe dream at best brat. However, give me the chance to knock the Yagura down a peg then you've got me," Zabuza said and Pakura agreed. "We've all come this far. It would be insane to go back now," Pakura answered and the genjutsu faded. They all appeared in the room and Naruto nodded with a bow.

"Thank you dattebayo," Naruto said gratefully while everyone shook their heads. Naruto leaned up and gave a wide grin across his face. "I'll be reassigning the teams tomorrow. Don't worry about Suiren. I'll do something about her. You all get your rest," Naruto said and people began to disperse while Naruto laid on the couch. It only took him a second to realize that Ayane was still with him.

"Nice speech," she said leaning her head against his shoulder. Naruto smiled and wrapped one arm around her. "Someone has to do it. Would you help me too?" Naruto asked. Ayane snorted and looked up at the ceiling. She then gave a small yawn.

"As long as people are human then there will never be peace, but I will believe in your vision Naruto. You can always know that I will believe in you," Ayane responded while Naruto took a glance to her. He saw her red eyes piercing the darkness of the room before he quickly stole a kiss from her lips. "Well that's all I could ever ask from you," Naruto answered back before he picked her up and the two walked off.

Next Morning

"Umm exactly how did it end up like this?" Maki asked as the rest of the network was sitting on a ledge looking at Ayane across from Samui. Right next to the network members was Sasuke and Shikamaru who were glaring at everyone else.

"The Demon of the Hidden Mist Naruto? You're so troublesome. I had suspected something like this, but for it to have been an assignment from Jiraiya-sama himself. What a drag," Shikamaru said with a slump of his shoulders before getting elbowed by Temari. He just grunted while Sasuke turned to Gaara.

"Hmph I never really did get to fight you did I?" Sasuke asked with a glare while Gaara glared right back. The rest of the members sighed before Fu spoke up. "Umm so is there something going on between Ayane-san and Samui-san? They seem to be...at odds with each other," Fu said and true enough, Naruto stood between Samui and Ayane on top of a small island of land in the middle of the water.

"I had thought we were doing this when we got back home. What's the deal here?" Ayane asked while Samui dropped her arms to her sides. Ayane did the same while Naruto sweatdropped. "Kyuubi, was Nibi ever like this?" Naruto asked. Kyuubi and Nibi stirred hearing Naruto's voice and the Demon Fox snorted.

"Oh yeah she was just like this. Stubborn and always trying to prove herself. I will never forget the day a woman tried to hit on me. Nibi turned her into a vegetable. Literally. Her head was stuck in the ground like a fuckin' watermelon," Kyuubi said getting an eyebrow twitch from the blonde jinchuuriki.

"Hmph, fuckin' hussy. She knew better than to try and take my Kurama. I'm the only one who gets to fuck this stud into a coma. That is my well earned right dammit," Nibi responded coming into the conversation. Naruto sighed and shook his head fervently.

"What is wrong with woman kind?" Naruto wondered before he raised his hand. "Umm begin?" Naruto said unsure of this was right before he quickly backed away. Samui continued to stare at Ayane before she addressed the female Tengu's question.

"The mission was successful. I said once we were finished with our mission we would fight. We're finished so it would be cool to get this done now. Do you have any problems?" Samui asked and Ayane shook her head. "Good. I would've ignored them even if there were," Samui said coldly.

"Well...thank you for the sentiment," Ayane replied just as coldly. The two continued to stare a little longer while Kankuro muttered something about blondes and being a woman's desire making Naruto snort at the comment, but he didn't say anything. In fact, speaking of blondes. Naruto quickly made a clone to talk with Suiren for the time being. However, Naruto instantly regretted taking his eyes off the fight for that second.

Samui flung a kunai at Ayane quickly much to purple haired Tengu's anticipation. She quickly jumped into the air before she noticed Samui fling a shuriken at her. Ayane rolled her body and dodged the weapon before she grabbed it through the hole in the center and sent it back at Samui. The blonde jumped back away from it and easily landed on the water. Ayane cursed and quickly backed away from the water. Unlike Samui, she couldn't water-walk. She could very well run across water with her speed, but she didn't have the ability to just stay above it while being still.

Ayane didn't have the time to think about that little predicament as Samui rushed her. The Tengu quickly backflipped away while Samui left the waters and entered the land. As she saw Ayane backflip away she noticed the small smirk on her face before she noticed Ayane vanish in a swirl of sakura leaves which was weird because there were no sakura trees around the area. Samui glared and she noticed explosion tags around her. She covered her body and they exploded while Ayane stopped just short of a tree.

"You might have an advantage, but I've worked hard to get here," Ayane said to the large fire that had appeared where Samui was standing. "I never said that you didn't," Samui's voice came from behind Ayane who turned her head to see Samui's tanto ready to strike her down. Ayane countered with her kodachi as the two weapons clashed against each other. Cold light blue eyes met cold red eyes as the two continued to fight with the sparks flying off against their steel.

"Wow, they're so good. So does that mean that Naruto-san is better than them?" Haku asked and people just glanced towards a smiling Naruto. They could see that he was just going to let them think over that question instead of directly answering it. "Not going to say anything?" Tayuya asked and Naruto shook his head.

Ayane jumped in the air and swung her leg at Samui's face. To her surprise, the hit was successful as Samui grunted from the pain. However Ayane couldn't leave this sense of foreboding from her body before she saw the reason why. Samui had used the momentum of Ayane's kick to allow her the ability to spin which was what she wanted. The blonde chunin placed her hands on the ground and swung her legs towards Ayane's chest getting a solid hit as she launched her into the air. Samui straightened herself and threw her tanto at Ayane.

Everyone watched on as the sword continued on its way towards the purple haired Konoha chunin. Ayane coughed before she forced herself back to see her reflection in the tanto as it passed her. She quickly grabbed the handle of it and threw it back at Samui. The blonde snorted and grabbed the tanto before she saw the trap. She glared back at Ayane who just finished her hand gestures.

"Hijutsu: Rekkū Jinpū Satsu( Secret Technique: Torn Sky Blast)," Ayane shouted as she launched a wave of lightning downward to Samui's direction. Samui glared at the incoming attack before she held out her tanto. Ayane and everyone else waited with bated breath as the lightning slammed into Samui's tanto. She grunted from the immediately pressure before Ayane saw her tanto course in Raiton chakra. Samui swiftly drew her tanto back behind her and the lightning from Ayane's attack was diverted into the woods where it exploded behind Samui.

"She deflected it? Not even the Master's of Mugen Tenshin can do that," Ayane thought to herself while Fu, Maki, Haku and even Sasuke were looking for some to explain what the hell they just saw.

"She did it perfectly. When Ayane-san launched her jutsu, Samui-san took notice that it looked mostly lightning oriented. Thus if she was able to hold out her tanto, course Raiton through, and allow her technique to hit then Samui could use her own Raiton chakra to divert the path of the Torn Sky Blast. Amazing, she actually directed a straight lining shot," Pakura said while Fu and the others looked on in awe.

"Yeah, but not without its consequences," Naruto interrupted their admiration while Temari, Gaara and Shikamaru nodded. Pakura raised an eyebrow before she turned back and everyone could see what Naruto had meant.

Samui dropped her tanto to the ground while her hand twitched. Definitely not going to do that again. That wasn't pure lightning like she had thought. It used something other than chakra, so while Samui could divert it, she still got a jolt sent into her arm. Ayane dropped to the ground and took the chance to charge at Samui.

Seeing her coming, Samui cursed and quickly jumped back into the water getting Ayane to growl. Se quickly moved back a few feet before she ran again. This time everyone watched as Ayane sped across the water so fast that they almost couldn't see the movement of her legs. She let out a punch that Samui was able to avoid by darting to the side. Raiton: Sandarēza( Lightning Release: Thunder Laser)," Samui shouted at the top of her voice as she sent a wave of lightning from her good hand at Ayane.

Ayane quickly turned around and held out her own hands. "Hijutsu: Rekkū Jinpū Satsu," Ayane hollered and the two waves of chakra and ki raced towards each other before a massive light came over the field getting everyone to cover their eyes. "Whoa, that's amazing," Sasuke commented.

"Troublesome," Shikamaru also commented. The light faded and everyone noticed Samui was alone in the field. Her eyes darted left and right before she cursed. She looked down and she noticed the slight burn marks from Ayane's attack on her hand. She placed her hand on the water and allowed it to soothe her slightly. "I learned that each element has a weakness. If you're lightning, then I will try this," Ayane said getting Samui to turn. She noticed Ayane's arms vibrate rapidly while Temari and Naruto paid attention..

"Ninpo: Hama Reppujin no Jutsu( Ninja Art: Art of Violent Wind Blades)," Ayane hollered allowing Naruto, Temari and Fu to watched as she swung her hands sending five medium sized wind blazes towards Samui's form. The blonde chunin widened her eyes at the incoming blades of pure wind before she did another sign. "Suiton: Kirigakure no Jutsu," Samui said getting Haku and Zabuza to widen their eyes as the mist settled in. Ayane watched her wind blades pierce the mist before they exploded showing that they hit something, but Ayane knew that it wasn't Samui.

"Hmm so I can't see you huh?" Ayane wondered as she moved cautiously through the mist. "How does this girl know one of Kiri's techniques?" Zabuza asked Naruto suspiciously while the blonde male rubbed the back of his head.

"Eh, do you know of Kyoko Fura?" Naruto asked while Zabuza widened his eyes. He quickly jumped to his feet and grabbed Naruto by the shirt getting a rise from everyone. "Where is she? Where is Kyoko? Tell me brat. I have no time for games!" Zabuza said while Naruto glared at him.

"First, you will let go of me," Naruto said dangerously which made Zabuza comply. "Second, she in Konoha. I was able to convince her to join us. She's the best and she taught Samui and myself," Naruto said while Zabuza just slumped to the ground.

Everyone immediately heard clashing as they saw Ayane try to block against the unseeable strikes to her person. She rolled across the ground dodging kunai and shuriken that stabbed into the ground. Ayane huffed and wiped the sweat from her face. She quickly placed her hand in her pouch before she heard a bone-chilling voice. "Whatever you have won't help you," Samui said behind her. Ayane grinned and launched a sweep kick to the blonde's body before Samui backflipped away and landed safely.

Ayane sucked her teeth as she engaged Samui again in a straight taijutsu fight. Kick for kick, punch for punch, and sword for...sword. The two flew into a frenzy against the other with their individual pride on the line. Samui dealt a roundhouse kick to Ayane's side that received a block from the Tengu female as she was sent back into the air. Ayane held up a familiar handsign and Samui narrowed her eyes.

"That's not going to work. I have seen through it," Samui said before she noticed Ayane's smirk. She wondered what it was about before she looked at the ground. She noticed five kunai around her. Samui tried to jump, but she noticed her legs were tied. She stared back up at Ayane.

"Thank you Samui. You're the first I get to try this new technique against. Be grateful," Ayane said as she finished her hand gestures. "Hijutsu no Mugen Tenshin: Tajū Jinpū Satsusena( Hidden Technique of Mugen Tenshin: Multiple Circling Torn Blast Spheres)," Ayane shouted and everyone watched as lightning sphere came from her body. About five wrapped around her body instantly before she shot one at Samui. The Konoha chunin rolled to the side before she saw a burst of lightning against the ground leaving a little crater.

"Try not to get hit now," Ayane shouted as she flung the other four. Samui cursed and quickly ran through the field to avoid the strikes to her person. The explosions behind her rang in her ears as she rushed to get away. One appeared next to her body and she quickly held a defensive stance while it exploded. Ayane fell to the ground and her legs twitched as she huffed violently.

"That was cool," Ayane raised her head and growled when she saw Samui's form. Some of her clothes were destroyed and other parts showed her injuries. "However, you're about to learn why I'm called the Young Lightning of Kumo. Ranton: Rēzā Sanran( Storm Release: Laser Scatter Field)," Samui shouted as she launched a wave of beams towards Ayane's figure. Ayane, taken off-guard by the action, could only block as the attacks hit her full circle. They exploded against her person sending Ayane crashing through the trees.

"What? Since when does she know that? I thought only Darui-san was able to use Ranton," Naruto said and everyone could understand. "I think I remember that Ranton wasn't restricted to just one person. Apparently in Kumo, it's known by quite a few people, but not by many. It's amazing," Pakura said while Naruto blinked.

Samui stopped her assault and fell to the ground. She huffed slightly and she noticed her hands trembling. She looked up and she noticed Ayane huffing as she looked up at the sky. "I've been training nearly my whole life. To think that it would be used here is something else. Do I pass?" Ayane asked and Samui smiled.

"With flying colors. You're very cool and deserving of Naruto," Samui said before she felt Ayane's ki spark. Ayane got up and she held out her hand. She struggled and grunted before everyone noticed lightning pour into her hand. "When I had seen that Uchiha do it I was surprised. It looked just like this Mugen Tenshin Technique. I must say, we're not so different are we?" Ayane shouted while Samui stood to her feet.

"No I would guess not. It wouldn't be cool to think different," Samui said holding out her hand. Naruto smiled and everyone watched as a blue sphere came into her hands. It kept its circular rotation before the two kunoichi dashed at each other. Their legs heavy, but still fast. Both nearly each other and held their hands out. No one but Naruto could see the amusement in their eyes though their faces refused to show it as they collided.

"Hijutsu: Kanrakurai no Jutsu( Hidden Technique: Art of Violent Lightning)," Ayane yelled at the top of her voice.

"Rasengan," Samui shouted right next to her as the two slammed their techniques into each other. Everyone was, once again, forced to cover their eyes as the cackling and swirling came around them. "This power. This is nothing like a chidori, what was that jutsu? I couldn't even copy it," Sasuke wondered as everyone grunted against the violent rush of wind.

"Those two shits are going to tear this place apart!" Tayuya shouted. Zabuza and Pakura tried to keep their vision, but it was hard to do. Haku squinted her eyes along with Kankuro, Fu, Maki, and Temari. Shikamaru muttered troublesome while only Naruto, and strangely Gaara, we able to see it clearly. The light faded and everyone turned back to the field to see Ayane and Samui standing in front of each other.

"You really are strong. That was fun," Samui admitted and Ayane nodded. "You're not as weak as I thought," Ayane said and the two felt their exhaustion as they were ready to drop to the ground. Both closed their eyes, but before they could fall Ayane fell to Naruto's back while the blonde male caught Samui in his arms. The smile on his face was evident. He was very proud of his ladies.

"Need some help?" Gaara asked and Naruto shook his head. "Nah, they worked hard for this. I'll be the one to take them both to the rooms. We'll discuss things later. Dismissed," Naruto said as he managed to lift Samui into his arms while still keeping Ayane to his back.

"Love you Samui-chan, Ayane-chan," Naruto said as he kissed both their cheeks and quickly took them to the house. It wasn't a far walk. He then took them upstairs and laid them against the bed. He then left them alone as he closed the door.

With Naruto

Naruto smiled at the exciting fight he had just seen, but he had business to take care of at the moment. He would have to put Ayane and Samui on hold for a little bit. Naruto opened the door to the basement were he noticed his clone tapping his foot impatiently. He saw his creator who nodded. The clone breathed a sigh of relief and dispelled giving Naruto all the information that he needed.

"Really? Even after all you told me you still think that Yagura is in the right?" Naruto asked as Suiren glanced up. She saw that the clone was gone and shook his head. "It's not what is right. It's about loyalty. Loyalty to one's country and to one's Kage. I'm not going to betray Yagura-sama just because of his actions," Suiren said while Naruto frowned. He would've wanted to tell her that he was being controlled via genjutsu, but all he had was Tayuya to go on as he hadn't been there.

"Honestly loyalty to one's country sometimes means going against its leader. You seem nice enough to know what I mean. Do you really think that killing people who have bloodlines is right? Yeah I know about it. It's actually impossible not to know about it. I also heard it from Haku yesterday evening. Do you really see them as demons? Please, and here I thought Kiri valued power. Any other nation would kill to have bloodlines, literally. No seriously, they actually would. You're are just becoming a part of the problem and not the solution. Besides how can you call them demons if your Mizukage is a jinchuuriki?" Naruto asked and Suiren widened her eyes.

"You, how did you know about that?!" she asked and Naruto grinned. "What can I say? Bijuu like to talk," Naruto said and Suiren widened her eyes. She stared at Naruto questioningly and the blonde nodded answering her unasked question. He was indeed a jinchuuriki. Suiren tried to cover her surprise before those words registered to her. She knew it was wrong to do it, but it was the Mizukage's law. How could she oppose it?

"I don't know what you've been told, but fighting your country's leader to make it better isn't making you a traitor. It makes you truly loyal. You love your country, your people, and your land. To not see it like it is now. Isn't that right?" Naruto asked and Suiren calmed down. She saw Naruto withdraw his snakes and they slipped into his jacket. He then undid Suiren's ropes letting them fall.

"If it was me then I would fight anyone in Konoha FOR Konoha. It means that much to me to see it handled the way that. Nothing is more important to me and my family than Konoha. Make your choice," Naruto said as he tossed Suiren her headband. She grabbed it into her delicate fingers and fiddled with it.

"The door's open," Naruto said and he wasn't sure if Suiren had heard him before he left quickly. He would give her the time to think.

Base, Nighttime

Sasuke and Shikamaru watched as Naruto and the others were around the table. A map was in front of them all and Naruto held an ink pen in his hands. "Alright then. It's confirmed then. Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro will stay in where Temari will look through the archives. That's one team. The next will be...Tayuya and Kin-chan going back to Kiri. Although I don't know how that will work without...,"

"It wouldn't work. Not without me," everyone turned and only Zabuza along with Haku seemed surprised at Suiren who had all her regular stuff. They noticed the slash mark across the headband she was wearing. Everyone seemed surprised as Suiren casually sat down next to Zabuza and pointed. "If I do take Tayuya-san and Kin-san back to Kiri then Yagura has told me that Kin-san will die for fear of treachery. I could vouch for Tayuya-san, but only because of my standing as a jounin. Anything else will have to be thought up," Suiren spoke while others just looked at her. "What?" she asked coyly.

"No, no. Don't 'what' me. Why are you even...?" Zabuza trailed off while Suiren sighed. "Loyalty to one's country sometimes means going against that country's leader. Isn't that right, Naruto-san?" Suiren asked and everyone gawked and Naruto who nodded.

"That's right Suiren-san. So that's a problem. Hmm then, wait yeah that works. Suiren, Tayuya and Kin will be the next time. Kin-chan will return to Kiri with you and Tayuya. Don't worry I'll iron out the details with you. Now then the next people will be Zabuza, Haku and Fu-chan. Fu, you told me that you need training with water right?" Naruto asked and Fu nodded her head.

"Good then that works out. Fu will assist in Kiri's rebellion as a person that Zabuza and Haku saved while both teach her Suiton. Pakura and Maki are already a student teacher combo so they will be fine alone. I know you guys are friends so I won't be leaving you separate for long. How long has this civil war been going on?" Naruto asked and Zabuza folded his arms.

"A maybe three years, give or take two more," Zabuza answered and Naruto nodded again. "Good then this still works out. Zabuza, when you go back to your base then get to your leader and have them contact Konoha one more time. I promise you we'll be involved this time. Not like we'll have a choice in the matter," Naruto said and Zabuza nodded though it was a confused nod.

"Pakura, Maki, I know this might sound strange, but I want you to go back to Orochimaru. Yeah, he's a fuckin' ass hat I know, but I need someone on the inside to keep tabs on him. However the moment he tells you to do anything questionable, which he will, then contact me. I will think of something. Is everyone in agreement?" Naruto asked and everyone nodded. They all quickly dispersed and Naruto got up. He was about to walk away before Suiren grabbed his arm.

"Can...can you promise me that this is the right way?" she asked and Naruto glared lightly at the ground. "Honestly no I can't. However no matter which side wins, then you will feel in your heart if you made the right choice or not. That's all I can say. Better get some rest. You'll be leaving tomorrow," Naruto said and Suiren nodded as she walked off towards her own room.

"So, what do you guys think?" Naruto asked to Sasuke and Shikamaru. "Hn, you're really digging your grave here loser, but if it wasn't you then I would be very surprised. Still I guess that is okay then. But how are you going to get that old man to agree?" Sasuke asked while Naruto grinned.

"O~h I d~on't know. I'll think of some~thing," Naruto said in a sing song voice before he vanished. Sasuke and Shikamaru glanced to each other while the Nara just grunted. "Man he's really going to drag us into this hell this time. I swear, he's so...,"

"Would you stop with that damn word already? Ugh, I'm going to bed," Sasuke replied heatedly while he left with his hands in his pockets. "What's his problem? I was going to say that Naruto's so weird like that. Hmm weirdo," Shikamaru shrugged to himself and followed Sasuke up the stairs.

"Tch, where does all that power come from? How were they able to use such techniques? Am I really getting stronger staying here? Dammit, maybe Orochimaru was right. Power beyond my dreams. Power to...kill Itachi. For my mother, as well as my clan," Sasuke thought to himself as he and Shikamaru went into their rooms.

Back in Konohagakure

Sarutobi sighed as he swiftly handed the scroll to Kurenai. The Genjutsu Mistress along with Anko, Kyoko, Tsunade, Jiraiya and Ibiki were opened it and they peered its contents. Anko's eyes bulged while Ibiki remained speechless. Kyoko just grinned outright while Kurenai seemed furious. Tsunade gripped the outer reaches of the scroll while Jiraiya seemed even more ashamed that he could before.

"And I was never told about this until now because of what?! Kurenai shouted while Sarutobi flinched from her cold stare. Kurenai rolled up the scroll and held it in front of the Sandaime. "What is this anyway? Naruto is MY son. I have the right to know about all things concerning him since I'm his mother," Kurenai said angrily.

"How could I not have seen the signs? It was so obvious. I should've known that Minato wasn't normal. It all makes sense now. I always thought that Minato might be hiding something from me, but I could never trace it," Jiraiya said while Anko calmed Kurenai down.

"I understand your anger Kurenai-san, but you have to understand that Naruto-kun was young at the time and I couldn't risk it for his safety. His father's name was already a big deal here and in Iwa. If anyone else had discovered this then it would only worsen for Konoha as a village. I tried to keep it with the best interesting at heart, but with Minato's death then this is the only thing that can be done," Sarutobi said while Kurenai dropped to the ground.

"No way. He can't leave me. He's my son before he's some...daimyo's successor. How could he possibly rule the Hi no Kuni capital?" Kurenai asked while Sarutobi stood up.

"You won't have to leave him. You, Anko-san and even Kyoko-san could go with him if you desired. I'm sure that even Ibiki could seeing as how you are his family. This is also why I have won Tsunade," Sarutobi said with a grin while Tsunade's opened her mouth, but then closed it. She would've shouted that the bet wasn't fair, but it was what it was. She sighed and just nodded.

"Fine old man. I'll do it, but I sure as hell am not going to like it. I might've hated this job, but I gave my word and I will keep it just as well. When am I inaugurated?" Tsunade asked while Sarutobi smiled.

"As soon as Platoon 13 returns. Also before I leave I will be passing this law. No one in this room is to tell Naruto of this note," Sarutobi said and if Kurenai was mad before then now she was outraged. "What?! How can you tell us that? We're denying Naruto-kun more of his life. I can't keep such information from him no matter how...," Kurenai stopped as KI from Sarutobi raised in the room.

"It is the Sandaime's law and you will obey it. For Naruto-kun we will put this off as much as possible. He will have matured in two years time. I'm sure he can handle all responsibilities then," Sarutobi said while everyone just stared at him blankly. Kurenai sighed and furled up the scroll.

"This is no better than hiding the Kyuubi from him. I hope he doesn't feel like he did when we talked. Seeing him sad tore my heart apart," Kurenai said while everyone else consoled her.

Platoon 13, next morning

Naruto, Sasuke, Shikamaru, along with two heavily bandaged kunoichi were all in front of the house as they waved goodbye to the parting members of Naruto's network. They had all left that morning and now it was time for their own group to head back to Konoha.

"So tell me Samui-chan, where did you learn Ranton from?" Naruto asked and Samui shrugged her shoulders which got a jolt of pain from her body while she lowly, very lowly, whimpered. "I had come up with it on my own. After Kyoko started teaching me Suiton jutsu then I came up with the Ranton on my own time. It's just an advanced natured jutsu. Anyone with the time and patience as well as affinities can learn it just like I did. I didn't use it in the Chunin exams merely because there didn't seem to be a need to showcase it. Or I should say, that I didn't have it perfected until now," Samui said while the others just looked at her.

"Hey speaking of that. How am I supposed to tell my affinities?" Ayane asked while Shikamaru and Sasuke glanced to her. "What are you talking about? You just used Raiton and Fūton to use in that fight didn't you? Those wind blades and that lightning strike," Shikamaru said while Ayane waved it off.

"Of course not. Those are just the product of a shinobi's ki and the intense training to utilize it. Nothing more. So, how do I tell my affinities?" Ayane asked ignoring the scrutinizing look on Shikamaru's face while Sasuke seemed to be in deep thought.

"You tell with this. It's called Chakra Paper. Just channel a bit of your chakra or ki into it and you'll find out. Split in half, wind. Burns to ash, fire. Crinkles, then lightning. Crumbles, then earth. Moist, then water. Try it out," Naruto said while Ayane just looked at the paper. She took it from Naruto and held it in her hands. Closing her eyes, she channeled her ki through it while everyone watched. Ayane opened her eyes and she saw the paper split down the middle while the left side crinkled and the right, crumbled.

"Hmm wind, lightning and earth. That's the most unusual of them all. I can get lightning because of your two techniques that you used in that fight, but why earth?" Naruto asked and Ayane shrugged. "Maybe I'm just better than all of you," she said with a smirk. Shikamaru rolled his eyes while Sasuke snorted.

"Oh you're not better than me. We settled that in the Land of Iron," Naruto said and Ayane growled remembering that incident. "You aren't better than me as we had a tie. Nothing more. You couldn't even walk on water. That's a shame," Samui spoke while Ayane grew a tick mark.

"Hmph, fuck you two then," Ayane replied getting a snicker from Naruto and a small smile from Samui as Platoon 13 walked off.

Alternate world, with Kasumi, two weeks later

"But Father, aren't you upset? We should go after Raidou. Hayate isn't waking up and I'm worried about him," Kasumi said as she and Shiden continued to walk through the halls of the Mugen Tenshin's head household.

"Kasumi, you are to only be focused on your training at the moment. Stop acting like a child. Ayame is staying near Hayate at all times. Your training is done for the day now leave," Shiden said and Kasumi wanted to say more on the matter, but she just stopped and nodded. Kasumi quickly left Shiden alone while the master of Mugen Tenshin sighed and rubbed the back of his head.

"I'm getting too old for that girl," Shiden thought to himself. Come to think of it, he also wondered how Ayane has been fairing over with Naruto and the others. The thought of her having a good time had passed his mind on more than one occasion. He wasn't sure why, but he had been thinking about her a lot since her departure.

Kasumi had exited the house and quickly shot off through the woods. She had to know. She couldn't rest until she did something. She just wanted to know. Kasumi wasn't exactly sure what she would ever do, but it was better to find out then to just sit by and do nothing. She would feel so useless and helpless that she couldn't even help her brother. Hayate's condition hadn't gotten any better since this whole thing started and it was making her even more anxious.

Kasumi dropped down to the ground and huffed slightly before she came up to a large house. She quickly ran up the stairs and pushed open the door. "Genra, are you in here?" Kasumi asked as she noticed candles lit. She could see Genra in the furthest back of the room kneeling with his eyes closed. Kasumi stepped through the door and walked through across the floor mat. She stood right in Genra's face with only the candles staying between the both of them. Kasumi knelt before Genra and calmed herself.

"You know something don't you? About what happened to Hayate? Please tell me. Otou-sama won't say anything, but I think I have the right to know," Kasumi said and she was only met with silence. It stayed like this for a few minutes and Kasumi was getting all the more anxious before Genra's voice spoke.

"If Shiden won't tell you then why should I? I know of what happened to Hayate. This probably is too big a path for you," Genra said and Kasumi couldn't really tell as he still had that weird mask on like always, but she still had her own duties. Duties that she would fulfill on her own devices. "I will make that decision after I know. I want that knowledge to become available to me," Kasumi said with a bow while Genra gave a sinister grin behind his mask.

"Very well then. It has been confirmed that Hayate was indeed attacked by Raidou, but his whereabouts have traced him to a world fighting championship known as Dead or Alive( DOA). I don't know the truth to these rumors, but it's the only thing to go on. What will you do with this knowledge?" Genra asked while Kasumi glared at the ground, her eyes being reflected by the fire. Genra could very well feel this, but he chose not to comment on this.

"I...do not know, but if there is more to this rumor then, I will have to...look into it," Kasumi said keeping her voice a little low. "What was that?" Genra asked feigning his hearing.

Realizing that she was almost caught, Kasumi shook her head and stood to her feet. "No, nothing. Thank you Genra-san. I will be going now," Kasumi said and before Genra could say anymore. He felt her presence leave the room.

"No, thank you Kasumi-san for coming to me with your help. Looks like things will be set in motion a lot sooner that I expected. Although I would say I am a tad peeved that Shiden sent Ayane away without my knowing. Oh well, I can do this just as well," Genra said with a grin across his face.

With Alma and Rachel

The two blonde sisters were currently sitting at a bar with nothing to do. Rachel had told Ryu as much as she could about the Dead or Alive Tournament Committee, but it wasn't much to go on as they seemed to stay out of the business that didn't involve fighting. Ryu had indeed thanked Rachel for the information. He had also given Alma the day off from her training, which was coming along splendidly. Alma wasn't as good as Ryu by any standards, but by human standards then she would be a great wonder to the world. Alma's speed had greatly increased as had the effective use of her punches, kicks and her fighting style. Alma's style seemed to center around something close to her fiend self. She was good at ranged attacks as well as close combat. The energy that made her a Hanyou from Naruto had increased her vision, thus improving her reaction time.

"Hit me again buddy," Rachel said with a grin while the bartender just sighed and nodded at the cute blondes in front of him. Days like this then it was worth it as long as you got to look at the hotties get drunk then saunter off somewhere.

"Rachel, try not to pass out. Sometimes I wonder if you're as responsible as you look at times," Alma said while Rachel scoffed. "I'm just as responsible as you Alma. I just felt like having a drink with my sister. Is that so wrong?" Rachel asked while Alma rolled her eyes.

"Yeah right. You'll find any excuse to drink," Alma muttered to herself getting a glare from Rachel. *Sigh* I wonder what Naruto-sama is up to. He's been silent for a while since his last message," Alma said swirling her finger around her glass. She looked at the seal on her hands and thought about telling Naruto about the DOA tournament, but it wasn't really a major issue of Naruto's concern. Maybe if it escalated then she would tell. Speaking it which, Alma had been wondering to herself why she hadn't informed Naruto of the Mugen Tenshin Incident. OH that's right, because Ryu told her that sometimes people must handle their problems on their own, which Alma thought was bullshit, but she didn't say anything about it.

"Well why don't you call him? Sheesh, you act like you're his long lost wife or something. Which you aren't, because if you were. I'd kill him, then you," Rachel said while Alma glared at her sister. "And if you tried to kill him then I would kill you. I mean, I basically could've killed you when I was a fiend. I was just that strong," Alma said while Rachel coughed.

"Oh is those fighting words Alma? I'd love to show you how it's done," Rachel said with a grin while Alma rolled her eyes. She just decided not to respond anymore. It would be a pain to do so.

"Oh hey what do I see here? I spy with my little eye two ladies all alone and on the fly," Rachel and Alma turned their heads and sweatdropped while the frowned at the person to ruin their mood. The person was obviously male. An african-american male with...green hair that only showed enough to cover a few spots on his otherwise bald head. He wore something of regular clothes that people normally walked around in. He also wore dark sunglasses that hid his eyes. What he needed them for in a barely lit bar was something that neither Rachel nor Alma could figure out.

The young man sat himself down and grinned at Alma who tried to ignore him. She took a sip of her drink before she partially opened one eye to see him still smiling at her. "Ugh, what do you want?" Rachel asked the man looking at her sister. Alma thanked her sister for that outburst as she would've done it also if it wasn't for her.

"Oh sorry pretty lady. The name is Zack and let's just say that I think it's a crime for two ladies to be by themselves mmph," the now known Zaku said while Alma and Rachel groaned. "So tell me, baby, what's it take for a guy like me to get close to a girl like you?" Zack asked as he placed his hand on Alma's shoulder.

Walking back to Konoha, Naruto felt so pissed off that he was ready to rasengan just about anything. And he meant ANYTHING. Why was he so damn irritated? Something was happening and the blonde didn't like it. Not at all. "Dammit, calm down! What is wrong with me?!" Naruto shouted to himself.

"How about you not touch me and you get to keep your teeth attached to your mouth," Alma negotiated and Zaku just chuckled as he made no move to stop. "Hey buddy, leave the ladies alone!" some random bar guy said to Zack.

"WAPOW!" Zack shouted as Rachel and Alma saw a swift mid-section punch from Zack's fist to the man's stomach sending him crashing across the ground and into a pool table. Alma seemed slack-jawed while Rachel tried to keep a firm composure, but both had a single thought. "Damn! What the fuck just happened?"

"Man yeah fool, these threads cost more than your life. Don't go messin' them up. Sorry about that ladies," Zack said not missing a beat while Rachel and Alma sighed. Rachel chose to ignore and looked at the Tv up on the wall. She narrowed her eyes as she saw a brunette man in a suit on the television. The volume was a little low, and Rachel wanted it louder.

"Hey turn that up for me please," Rachel pleaded and the bar owner just nodded and pulled up the remote putting up the volume.

"Yes you heard right. DOATEC will be hosting a world-wide, no-holds barred, fighting tournament. All competitors of all styles are welcome to participate. Be they male or female. The winner will be known as one of the greatest fighters in the world as well as received both money and fame for their recognition. In one month's time, Dead or Alive will be submitting applications for people to sign up. I am the head of the Dead or Alive Tournament Executive Committee, Fame Douglas and I greet all who will come to see who is number one in the world," the man known as Fame Douglas said while some people in the bar remained silent.

"Oh yeah baby, did you hear that? Fame and money. That's what makes the world go round you know that? I'm so gonna enter into that and I'm gonna kick so much butt. Gonna cheer for me?" Zack asked while Alma snorted. "No not really. You see, I can't cheer for you if I pound you into the ground," Alma said while Zack chuckled.

"And what do you know of fighting baby?" He asked. Alma's response was to raise her fists into the air and quickly bring it down shattering the table into pieces while Rachel just sighed. "And she says that I'm not responsible? I'm so not paying for that," Rachel thought while Zack widened his eyes.

"Oh I'll be fine. Don't worry, I'll console you when you're in last place," Alma said as she and Rachel left the bar. Zack smirked and waved his hands in the air. "Bring it out little lady. Yeah!" Zack said excitedly.

Hospital

Leaving a random hospital was an elderly man. He had white hair on some of his bold head and grey hair covering his chin as a beard. He was currently wearing a green chinese tunic as he left the hospital. He was a little depressed simply because his daughter was sick and he had no way of fully paying the operation that she needed. He walked through the streets and sighed.

"Mei Lin, if only I could help you to recover. You're my precious granddaughter after all," he said before he stopped a Tv in the window of a closed store that was still on for some reason.

"Yes you heard right. DOATEC will be hosting a world-wide, no-holds barred, fighting tournament. All competitors of all styles are welcome to participate. Be they male or female. The winner will be known as one of the greatest fighters in the world as well as received both money and fame for their recognition. In one month's time, Dead or Alive will be submitting applications for people to sign up. I am the head of the Dead or Alive Tournament Executive Committee, Fame Douglas and I greet all who will come to see who is number one in the world," Fame Douglas spoke and the man widened his eyes.

"Dead or Alive huh? Very well then. I shall win and I shall obtain that money for my granddaughter, so says I, Gen Fu, master of Xinyi Liuhe Quan," the man known as Gen Fu said with a elderly grin across his face. He wasn't out of the race just yet because of his age.

Somewhere else

"Yeah! Woohoo I'm the best. You can't be me hun. I'm Tina Armstrong. The daughter of the best wrestler in the world!" Tina shouted. She was a blonde woman with a very thin figure and a southern accent, or so people would assume, as she climbed out of the ring. Tina was handed a towel and wiped herself off.

"Ahh that was too good. Now to take a good long shower. 'Ey someone be a darlin' and turn on the Tv for me," Tina shouted as she stepped into the shower. Someone did just that for her and the current channel had already caught her inter her attention.

"Yes you heard right. DOATEC will be hosting a world-wide, no-holds barred, fighting tournament. All competitors of all styles are welcome to participate. Be they male or female. The winner will be known as one of the greatest fighters in the world as well as received both money and fame for their recognition. In one month's time, Dead or Alive will be submitting applications for people to sign up. I am the head of the Dead or Alive Tournament Executive Committee, Fame Douglas and I greet all who will come to see who is number one in the world," Fame Douglas spoke.

"Hmm Dead or Alive huh? Hey Daddy, looks like we're going to be having some hella' fun. I might even get discovered and move to Hollywood" Tina shouted to her father, Bass Armstrong, who was sitting in a chair. Bass was a very large man with a large, wide frame. Bass had blond, shoulder-length hair styled into a mullet, and a beard which covered the whole of his lower face, but it was trimmed close to the skin.

"Tina, I have told you many times that you shouldn't quit being a pro-wrestler just to go to Hollywood, but yeah I agree with you. Hehehe, this looks fun," Bass said in a deep gruff voice.

Martial Arts Room

"Wapow! Heyah! HOI!" a shout came as a male martial artist kicked a sandbag through the air. The sweat dropped from his face while he wrapped a towel over his head. He sighed blissfully before sitting down allowing his rest to come. "No, it's not strong enough. I still need more training," He said to himself. The man had a slightly tanned complexion, and he had spiky dark-brown hair, small light-hazel eyes, and peculiar looking eye brows; going down in a curve with a thin part going up. One other noticeable feature in his appearance was his muscular build. He was kinda buff, with highly defined biceps and arms, broad chest, carved abdominal six-pack, and a muscular back. However that was all concealed by his yellow jumpsuit that had a dragon emblem on the back.

His name was Jann Lee and he was a Jeet Kune De martial artist. Jann had only one reason for training. To get stronger. He had honed his skills and he longed to prove them. Jann snorted and got up before turning on the radio next to his stuff while he rested.

"Yes you heard right. DOATEC will be hosting a world-wide, no-holds barred, fighting tournament. All competitors of all styles are welcome to participate. Be they male or female. The winner will be known as one of the greatest fighters in the world as well as received both money and fame for their recognition. In one month's time, Dead or Alive will be submitting applications for people to sign up. I am the head of the Dead or Alive Tournament Executive Committee, Fame Douglas and I greet all who will come to see who is number one in the world," Fame Douglas said against for the first time across the radio. Jann grinned at this information as he finally had a place to prove his skills against others like him.

"Well this has turned out to be very interesting," Jann said to himself as he threw his towel to the bench.

Somewhere Else

"Alright Leifang, that is enough for now. You have done very well these past few weeks. Keep that up and you will be a master in no time," an instructor said while the female known as Leifang smiled with a nod of her head. She had a slender and petite build of average height, with pale skin, brown eyes and a heart-shaped face. She was wearing a short training outfit for practice at the moment, but now she was finished and she could rest.

"Thank you sensei. I'm happy for your words. Hopefully with this I can then meet him and thank him for what he did, but also show him just how strong I am as well," Leifang said keeping the last part to herself. She just sighed and shook her head while her teacher turned on the television. Hearing something of interest Leifang asked for her teacher to turn it up.

"Yes you heard right. DOATEC will be hosting a world-wide, no-holds barred, fighting tournament. All competitors of all styles are welcome to participate. Be they male or female. The winner will be known as one of the greatest fighters in the world as well as received both money and fame for their recognition. In one month's time, Dead or Alive will be submitting applications for people to sign up. I am the head of the Dead or Alive Tournament Executive Committee, Fame Douglas and I greet all who will come to see who is number one in the world," the same Fame Douglas said. Leifang's eyes beamed and she smiled to herself.

"Alright, looks like I'll be competing. I hope he will also. You'll join won't you, Jann Lee?" Leifang asked at...nothing in particular before she walked off. She would be training tomorrow. A lot more interesting things were going on.

================Omake: Meeting Tenka and Mikomi, Kurenai Version=================

Kurenai sighed as she tapped her foot impatiently. She then threw up her hands while Neji's door remained shut.

"Seriously, it was one D-rank mission to try and find out what was what roar. Why is Neji so scared?" Kurenai wondered to herself. This was ridiculous. How difficult was it supposed to be.

Kurenai walked towards the large, intimidating walls and sighed. "I am a jonin. I can handle myself just as fine," Kurenai told herself with a nod as she walked through.

Nothing yet. Kurenai just continued to walk through the lush green forest around her and enjoy the sounds of birds chirping and animals walking through the woods just like what she was doing. It felt serene, peaceful, nothing could disturb it

"ROOOOOOOOAAAAAAAARRRRR!" A shout came that went through Kurenai's spine. Damn her for not bringing any weapons with her to try and protect herself. Kurenai gulped and continued walking for a little longer. She looked out to see a pond and saw her reflection.

"Okay, something is going on here," Kurenai said before she heard a growl behind her. Kurenai noticed a very demon-like face behind her in the form of a beast while she turned around. She noticed Tenka looking at her with his teeth drooling. Kurenai stared at him impassively before Tenka opened his mouth.

"Sit" Tenka widened his eyes before he closed his mouth and looked to see Kurenai with a finger pointed to the ground. Tenka raised an eyebrow before he eyed Kurenai's cold glare and gulped.

"I. Said. SIT!" Kurenai commanded and Tenka quickly obeyed. Kurenai then smiled and nodded.

"There, that wasn't so hard was it?" Kurenai asked while Tenka still seemed uncertain. Both then heard a roar and Kurenai turned her head to see Mikomi charging at them both. Kurenai jumped back while Mikomi growled harshly at her. Both being females, well the conversation went like this.

"Stay away from my boyfriend you bitch!"

"Bitch? Who the hell are you calling a bitch?!

"The one with the stupid clothing. Are you deaf? Huh? This guy is mine dammit! I saw him first!

"I don't want him! I'm not even his species!

"Shut up! GET OUT!

"Umm ladies?"

"SHUT UP TENKA!"

Tenka took a step back and slowly walked away from Kurenai and Mikomi as the two seemed more at odds with each other than before. Let it be known from Tenka. Women, fiend or human, were even more scary than the The Vigoor Emperor.


KG: S-So tired and happy to be done. Want to sleep. Do you have any idea how annoying it was to copy and paste that Fame Douglas speech of mine over and over. I just wanted to make it simple, but fuck that was annoying. Sorry if it was annoying to read, but I see in Anime and Games that when it involves multiple people listening to the same thing then it is played for when they hear it. Anime rules and all that shit. Small thing for you guys to know. For my own reasons, Naruto and a few others won't be in DOA officially until the second tournament. Now then, good night people.

Rachel: Oh no you don't! I'm getting mine and I want mine now!

KG: B-But I'm tired.

Rachel: Suck it up like a man.

KG: No, no wait! I'm not done. I have to hurry. Well that's all people. Stay Breezy, protect what's important to you, review, and SEND ME CREAM SODA! Also RESPECT DA...(line disconnected).