Last time, Naruto and his squad entered the Chunin Exam. After some interesting developments, he, Samui and Karui passed the first part of the test. Now they'll face their next deadly challenge.
Exam part 2
All the genin that passed the first part of the exam followed the proctor, Anko, to the second part which was tertiaries, dark forest. Most of the genin were nervous after they heard Anko calling training area 44, "The Forest of Death. Everyone was really wondering on why they were here in this forest of death.
Naruto didn't care how scary the forest looks since he's been inside a more similar area. A few times, during his academy breaks, for one week, Killer Bee, Yugito and the Raikage took Naruto to "Island of Beast", similar to the forest of death, except even worse. They took him there for him to learn some history about jinchuriki and to tell them that this place is where one day, he'll have to confront the Kyuubi in order to control it.
Naruto only scuffed at the forest, which Anko notice it and decided to have some fun. It was then that Anko threw a kunai at him, which at that moment he put, his right arm to scratch his head. Naruto notice the threw and dodge it completely, where the kunai traveled past him and to other genin until it struck the ground near some grass nins which he looked at where it landed. It was then that Anko was behind his back, hugging him close to her ample (D-Cup) chest while arching her back and placing her face next to his.
"Kids like you are quickly killed… hehehe… spraying that red blood I love…" Anko said but was then surprised to feel something sharp on her neck. She looked back to see on the right side of her neck was an arrow, ready to pierce her.
"Um, if you don't mind Anko-san, can you hug me a little tighter so I can feel your breasts a lot better since this is the first time a hot older woman is molesting me." Naruto smirked
Anko looked surprised at what Naruto did to her by surprise as well as what he asked her to do. Anko smirked, "Not bad mask boy, but you only wish you can feel my breasts and molesting you." Answering back to N (Naruto).
"I don't have to wish for it since your granting it for me." Naruto smiled as he moved back a bit to feel a little bit more of Anko's breasts.
Before thing could escalate any further a grass nin came up behind them, where Anko and Naruto pointed their weapons at her. The grass nin gave back Anko's kunai to her with her tongue. Anko thanked the grass nin for giving her back her kunai, which she got serious again and started to explain about the second part of the exam as well as the rules about it after she release Naruto from her chest (which you all know).
As Anko walked away, explaining about the test, Samui frown at how Naruto flirted with the proctor, while Haku narrowed her eyes, Hinata was upset at how both Naruto and Anko were hitting on each other, and Temari only smirked at how N (Naruto) played with the proctor.
Once she explained the test and had asked them to sign these agreement forms, all the teams go to the check in booth to get a scroll for the survival exam that they needed. After everyone understood, the teams turned in the forms, gotten a scroll and went to a gate they choosed to enter "The Forest of Death." Once everyone was set, Anko started the exam at exactly at 3:30 p.m.
Later
It's been a day since the second part of the Chunin Exams began. Naruto, Samui, and Karui were heading towards the tower since they now have both "Earth" and "Heaven" scrolls. Getting the scrolls was easy since they used their teamwork to defeat an Ame team. Karui was able to find the Ame team by using an old hunter's trick that Omoi taught her. When they found them, they prepared themselves.
Naruto took long range as backup for Samui and Karui since they were going to take down the team. Naruto was about 150 yards away from the team, where Samui and Karui got into position. The Ame team they were ambushing looked a bit worn out since they saw scratch and bruise marks from them, which they guessed that they have just fought of another team.
Once in position, Naruto fired 3 of his special arrow at each of them with deadly precision. The Ame team sensed the arrows coming, which they jumped to avoid it to see that the arrows struck the ground they were just in. Before they could look for the source of the arrows came from, the arrows exploded destructively releasing dozens of dozens of senbon needles at all directions. They were at least struck by a few of them, but protected themselves from any fatal injuries. At this moment, it gave Samui and Karui enough time to sneak behind them, where both girls quickly and painlessly as possible knock out the team. Once the team was knocked out, Naruto cautiously joined them to insure nothing is wrong. Karui was able to find both a heaven and earth scrolls which adds3 scrolls to their collection (they have an earth scroll).
It was mid-morning as they traveled through the trees. All three of them have been awake all night and was trying to move as fast as they could towards the tower, while also being cautions since they were still in a hostile area where everyone outside your team is an enemy. As they traveled, Samui sensed something was wrong. She told Naruto and Karui on what she felt. She wanted to investigate it since the power she was feeling is very dark, which Naruto and Karui agreed to check out.
They traveled for a bit to see from a distance to see a couple of Konoha genin working together on fighting off some Oto nins. Naruto can see that Sasuke was out cold, where Sakura and Ko, along with some other genin (team 10) trying to hold their own. Before long, another pair of konoha genin appeared. As they were ready to jump in, Samui informed her teammates that the negative feeling she felt was coming from Sasuke. It was then that Naruto notice something was off since he could see dark chakra leaking out of him. He told Samui and Karui to stay here and be on watch as he was going to investigate on what the dark energy .
After team 7 and 10 were getting their asses handed to them, Lee's team stepped in which Neji was prepared to fight off the Oto nin for what they did to Lee. Earlier, Lee came and save Sakura from death as she was fighting off one of the Oto nin, while Ko was trying his best to fight off the other 2. Before Lee's team was about to attack them for hurting their teammate, everyone felt a dark power increase coming from somewhere. It was then that Sakura head Sasuke coming up behind her and asking, "Sakura… who did this to you?" with a dark tone of voice
It was then that one of the Oto nin confessed to what he did to Sakura, while the leader, Dosu, of the team was now scared stiff. He knew what the dark chakra Sasuke was giving off, it came from a "Curse Mark." Ino, who was in possessing the kunoichi of the Oto group, quickly went back to her body as her team was now starting to get worried from what they were seeing from Sasuke.
In the beginning, the Oto nin tried to kill Sasuke, but Sasuke was now just too powerful, where in a display of merciless action, he pulled on the Oto's arms, dislocate/broke both his arms. Once Sasuke took care of this one, his attention was now on Dosu, with a glare that resembles Orochimaru, as the "Curse Marks" effects can be seen covering Sasuke's body.
Sakura saw what was happening to Sasuke, which she began to cry a bit before trying to hold him in order to stop him. Before that could happen, an arrow with incredible speed came out of nowhere came out from the bushes. It was aimed at Sasuke's head, where he leapt away before hitting him.
Before anyone can realize on what was happening, a voice came behind Sasuke's back.
"I'm surprise Sasuke, to see such power, yet to feel so far from who you are. Disappointing to know that you are this weak a person." With a cool tone
Everyone looked to see who it was, while Sasuke turned his head to the right to see that was N (Naruto) standing behind him looking at Sasuke like Sasuke was looking at him. Naruto had his bow in his left hand, gripping it tight as he looked at Sasuke's neck, since Samui told him that the added darkness was coming from somewhere off Sasuke's body.
Everyone was wondering on why a Kumo shinobi was here, while Sakura couldn't help but feel grateful. Naruto eyed Sasuke before speaking to him.
"Sasuke, stop this… you've won already. Stop acting like a barbarian." Speaking to Sasuke
Sasuke only smirked, "Stop… yeah right… they tried to kill me, do you honestly think that I would stop this when they weren't hesitate to kill everyone here." He answered back to Naruto
"I see then… if you aren't going to stop… I'm going to make you stop." Naruto stated as he walked a bit of distance as he pulled out another arrow that was sealed on his neck onto his right hand.
Sasuke only grinned with excitement and bloodlust, "Fine… beside, I been wanting to fight you ever since we met in Nami no Kuni and get even for that insult you gave me." Replied Sasuke as he pulled out a kunai
Both were in fighting stances as Sasuke held his kunai and Sharingan ready. Naruto had his bow and arrow ready to launch at Sasuke as well as getting a strong footing. Everyone looked at the scene as they saw the intensity between them that could easily be cut by a knife. Neji was eagerly going to enjoy this since in either case, it benefits him. Ko was going to explain on what happened to Danzo on what happened so far, as well as see how much Sasuke has improved. Samui and Karui stood in the shadows as they waited for the situation to be better before coming out of their hiding spot.
After a few moment of just staring at each other, both of them went onto the attack. Naruto fired his arrow at Sasuke, where Sasuke only dodge slightly before running towards Naruto. Before Sasuke could even start running, his Sharingan notice what was on the arrow, which he tried to avoid, but couldn't. The arrow exploded sending shockwaves around the area, which Sasuke was in, but didn't get complete injured, just dazed for the moment. It was then that Naruto made his move.
Sasuke was dazed for the moment, where Naruto took the time to get right in front of Sasuke, using his bow as a staff sword to knockout Sasuke. Sasuke was able to get his compose back, used his kunai to stop the bow from hitting him. Sasuke pushed the bow away to his right, going to punch Naruto in the face with his left hand, but had to quickly leap back to avoid Naruto's down thrust with an arrow into him. Sasuke backflip away from Naruto, preparing to use a fire jutsu on him, but Naruto fired his arrow, which it exploded unleashing dozens of senbon needles at him. Sasuke dodge quickly to avoid being skewered. Naruto quickly made it to Sasuke's side and engaged in his special taijutsu.
However, Sasuke manage to perform his handsigns and unleashed his Fire Style: Mythical Flower Jutsu. Several streams of fire came at Naruto. Naruto moved forward and narrowly dodge each one, while sliding down onto his knees to avoid the last 3 fireballs that were coming at him at the same time. He avoided the attacks, but got singe a bit from the heat. As he dodges, he summoned an arrow and prepared to fire. Sasuke was run towards Naruto preparing to beat his face in, but then saw Naruto ready to fire. Naruto fired but Sasuke dodged it. Naruto quickly swing his legs around and jumped on his feet just in time as Sasuke came to him.
Both Sasuke and Naruto fought each other in Taijutsu, which Sasuke drew out another kunai while Naruto used his bow for a staff. It was then that things turned for the worse when Sasuke took advantage and punched Naruto in the face, where he got him off balance. Sasuke used his new found power and speed to send a barrage Naruto with kicks and punches on his face and body. He sent Naruto up in the air, where he then jumped up and did a Lions Barrage. Naruto was both punch and kicked in the chest and gut before tremendously falling hard on the ground. Naruto struggled for a bit, trying to get his bearings, before Sasuke came walking towards him, with a gring to finish him off after he landed gracefully on the floor. Sasuke prepared a fire jutsu to burn him alive, but once he got into range Naruto unleashed his counterattack.
Naruto quickly leapt onto his legs then spun forward right at Sasuke. He gave Sasuke a strong head bump on his forhead. That distracted Sasuke enough for Naruto to use his special combo bow/taijutsu attacks on him. Naruto place the bow around Sasuke's neck, where he brought him forward and started to control him like a puppet. Naruto, in a very unique way, started to beat Sasuke into the ground, using his bow to drag, pull, push, and unbalance Sasuke, making sure that Sasuke couldn't counterattack. Sasuke was completely overwhelmed since he couldn't get any distance or balance for him to counterattack.
Everyone watched to see how Naruto (unknown to them) is actually overwhelming Sasuke. In the shadows, Samui and Karui were smiling at how Naruto was fighting. To a regular person, they were just watching bits of blurs, while the shinobi could see how fast they were both moving. It was amazing that both Naruto and Sasuke were moving so fast since none of the rookies can't move that fast. It then ended, when Naruto threw Sasuke at a tree over his head, which he quickly summoned another arrow from his neck. Sasuke was able to avoid a face plant and landed on his feet. He was completely dazed that he wasn't prepared for the arrow that was coming right at him. It was then the arrow once again exploded, launching dozens of senbon needles at him. Sasuke was skewered by a dozen or so senbon needle, but none were fatal hits since he used his arms to protect his face and head. Naruto place his bow behind him like a bag and unleashed his lightning style at Sasuke, which the senbon needles acted as a conductor which made it worse for him. Once it was done, Sasuke fell to the ground, twitching from the lighting attack.
Naruto looked at Sasuke's beaten body, but didn't let his guard down since he felt like it should be more challenging than this. It was then that Naruto got his answer, when Sasuke immediately jumped onto his feet and surprised Naruto with a powerful kick at his chest. Naruto used his bow as a shield to block it, which he then twirled it around to flip Sasuke away from him. When Naruto pushed Sasuke away from him, Sasuke did some hand signs and launched his Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu. Naruto jumped to avoid the burning flames. Sasuke took this opportunity to get right up at Naruto's face, and then fired another Fire Style: Mythical Flower Jutsu. Naruto once again used his bow as a shield against the fire by grabbing it at one end of it to twirl it around at high speed. With the bow twirling at high speed while adding chakra to it to increase its strength, Naruto blocked all the flames that hit him. It was then that Naruto also notice that all the flames concealed the shurikens that came along with it. The shurikens were deflected by the bow, which Naruto used the moment to draw out another arrow.
After the fire jutsu, Sasuke glared at how his attack didn't affect Naruto at all, while Naruto landed on his feet. Naruto got into fighting stance, holding his bow's tip in front of him while the other tip was at his face and his arrow behind him. Naruto used the training he's done with his broadsword to remain calm as Sasuke glared at him. Sasuke dark chakra energy was growing even more destructive as the markings around his body has now completely surrounding his body. It was then that Naruto saw Sasuke's speed and strength has increased tremendously, which he barely had to time to use his bow to block kick at his face.
Naruto was now backed into a corner since the "curse mark" complete devoured his body. Naruto could barely block all of Sasuke's attacks cause of the increase power. Naruto was tempted to reveal one of his secrets but decided not to. Naruto back off a bit to get some room, as he got his bow and arrow ready for another attack, but Sasuke immediately got in front of him and knocked it off his hands. Sasuke then kicked Naruto in the chest, throwing him hard into a one of the trees that knocked the wind out of him. Naruto heavily breathed as he thought about what to do next, since Sasuke's strength and speed has overwhelmed him. It was then that he remembered from one of his senseis he had during his academy breaks.
Flashback
In a dojo, during spring break, a 10 year old Naruto was training in civilian style Martial Arts. Even though he was learning taijutsu in the academy, Naruto has started to learn chakra, which he enrolled himself in a Martial Arts academy for the time being. During this time, Naruto was learning the basics of Martial Arts from an old man like the rest of his students. Naruto was in the advance class as his skills were already at a good level.
Naruto was currently training on balancing his foot work with his eyes blindfolded. The old master was teaching Naruto on feeling out his opponent's attacks without the use of his eyes. At first, the older students were having a field day on beating Naruto up, but their master saw that Naruto's determination on learning true Martial Arts, as well as seeing that his eyes held the truth about him, that he wanted power but had no need to use it for anything evil or ambush.
After a bit, Naruto was training with an older student on blocking attacks while standing on pillars of bamboo stakes. He was doing great, but then he was attacked by a few simultaneous strikes that dropped him on the ground. Naruto then got back up and asked his sensei on what happened. His sensei explained to him with wisdom in his voice about the exercise.
"If one passes their own limits, then their awareness would also increase thus being able to fight an opponent on any level. Try again." Which Naruto did.
End flashback
Naruto breathed heavily as his eyes were closed as he remembered his sensei's advice. He stood up and focuses on what he needed to be done. Naruto calmly walked up to Sasuke, which Sasuke just grinned since he was going to break N into pieces. Naruto suddenly did some fighting forms in front of Sasuke before got into stance against Sasuke.
Sasuke and everyone were watching at what just happened. They thought that Naruto was stalling for time or Sasuke's hits gave him a concussion, but Samui knew what Naruto was doing.
After a moment or so, Sasuke got tired at just seeing Naruto standing in front of him. Sasuke quickly got into Naruto's blindside. Naruto didn't turn his head around, so Sasuke was going use this moment to break his back. Just before Sasuke could do it, he was suddenly struck hard in the chest. He looked to see that Naruto did a straight kick at him without even looking at him. Sasuke then tried to barrage him with his fists, but every time Sasuke punched or kick, Naruto was actually performing the same form that Sasuke was doing. Their fists punched the other fists along with having a similar form. They backed off at what just happened.
"What's going on…? he is copying and countering every attack I use against him." Sasuke thought as he saw Naruto was copying his fighting form. He couldn't believe that Naruto was actually copying his every move, like Naruto had the sharingan. Yet he saw that Naruto's eyes were still blue, not the sharingan. Sasuke was starting to wonder on what's going on, which Naruto took advantage off.
Naruto got into Sasuke's face and started to beat each other up. Naruto kicked Sasuke back, which the both of them unleashed their own jutsu. Sasuke fired another Fire style: Fireball Jutsu and Naruto fired his Wind Style: Wind Spear Jutsu. Naruto fired his wind attack directly at the center of Sasuke's attack. It was then that the flames started to converge onto where Naruto fired his jutsu, where the fireball completely imploded itself since Naruto deprive the fire any air to feed on.
With the attacks completely stopped, Naruto took advantage of the blinded area, where he got up in front of Sasuke, who had to cover his eyes from the imploded fire blast and got kicked up to the air. Naruto then jumped higher then Sasuke and performed his own ninjutsu attack. He spun around in the air, where he channeled his lightning affinity into his right foot then came down with a powerful flying high kick at Sasuke's chest, "Lightning style: Soul Breaker!" The attack was like a powerful drill with the increase of air draws into it, giving off more force as the lightning continues to move forward but still held back alot of power. Sasuke was slammed into the ground, creating a 10 ft. crater where he is in. It was then that everyone knew that the battle was over, since the markings around Sasuke receded back into the mark. Naruto landed roughly onto the ground where he was exhausted from the fight. It was then that the fight was now over with Naruto as victor.
Everyone in the area couldn't believe on how an amazing battle that both Naruto and Sasuke had done. They each had their own reaction or thoughts about it, especially Neji, who watched the entire battle.
"N of Kumo… Just knowing that you come from that disgusting village makes my hatred to you shinobi even greater. Your battle against Uchiha Sasuke was indeed an impressive battle. Same for Sasuke, which I can see how powerful the Uchiha clan truly is amazing, even if he did get defeated. I believe its best I take care of N now, since I can start getting even with Kumo for taking my father away from me." Neji thought as he glared at N (Naruto), ready to run down and deliver a finishing blow.
Before Neji could even move towards Naruto, Samui and Karui came out from their hiding spot to Naruto's side, which Karui made sure that he was alright while Samui kept her guard on everyone else. Naruto reassured Karui that he was alright, except possibly a few bruise ribs. He walked towards Sasuke, as he lay at the crater. He can see that Sakura quickly ran up to Sasuke, seeing if he's okay.
Sakura looked up to see N standing in front of her, where he came down at her with his hand ready to grab. Team 10 was about to do something, since they believe that he was going to kill Sasuke and Sakura. Before they could do anything, they all overheard N say, "Samui… is this the darkness you felt coming from?" where Naruto turned Sasuke's head to reveal his neck that had the curse mark. Naruto had first eyed the area during the battle.
Samui turned to sense if it was indeed coming from Sasuke's neck. Samui nodded in confirming it. As Naruto continue to observe Sasuke's neck, everyone else was wondering on what's going. Kumo nin helping them out, while Samui looked over at Dosu since he was still shell shocked about the whole thing.
Dosu figured out that Orochimaru had sent them to be nothing more than test subjects for Sasuke Uchiha. He then witness the power that Sasuke and N had done to each other and was amazed that N had come out victories, especially with Sasuke using the Curse Mark's power. His thoughts stopped when he heard Samui talking to him.
"You… I'm sure you know that you've been defeated already? If you think that you have a chance, I suggest you rethink about that since I'm currently just as strong as my partner N. And I don't think you would want to face someone like that now, would you?" Samui stated
Dosu looked at his options since he knows that he can't face Samui if she was telling him the truth about her being that strong. He also knew that he would have to face the other teams, which he'll be outnumbered. He then heard Samui say, "Give up your scroll now and you may leave in peace." Dosu looked at Samui, then at N which he looked back up and looked at Dosu with a piercing gaze. Dosu acknowledge his option, where he took out his team scroll and toss it to Samui. With that, Dosu went and picked up his team where he then left the area.
Once Dosu left, Samui looked at Naruto as he continues to exam Sasuke. It was then that she heard Sakura asked Naruto why he helped them.
"I'm just helping out a possible friend of mine." Naruto answered, while he thought about Hinata.
Naruto knows that Sasuke is Hinata's arrange fiancé when she grows up. During the time, Naruto couldn't help but care about Hinata since he could see in Hinata's eyes that she was like him. He can see how lonely her eyes held since it was the same loneliness that he felt when he used to live in Konoha.
Sakura looked at Naruto, "You want to be friends with Sasuke?" she question
"No… someone else who is more worthy of having my friendship." Naruto answered
After examining Sasuke, Naruto reached into his gear and pulled out a small piece of paper. He gave it to Sakura who saw that the paper had seal around it. She was about to ask him when Naruto said, "That's a special chakra seal. If he starts going out of control like that again, you can use that seal to suppress it which would take 5 minutes for the effect to truly activate…" which Sakura smiled at it since she could prevent Sasuke from going back into that dark form. Before she can thank N, he continue to say, "… however… the seal is a onetime thing, where not only he can't use his chakra, but he won't be able to use his chakra for 2 days. So I suggest you use it wisely."
Sakura looked at the piece of paper, which she had to make sure to only use this seal at the right moment. Once Naruto was done examining Sasuke, he looked around to see the rookie 9 and Team Gai around talking with each or helping each other. Naruto could see that Neji wants to beat him up, but he didn't dare since Samui was eyeing him. Tenten was shaking Lee to wake him, which worked. It was then that Lee was told what happened between the Oto shinobi and Sasuke, then with N. While Lee was getting the low down, Ino helped out Sakura with her hair since she earlier cut it to escape the Oto nin's grip. Once the explanation was done, Naruto and his team left without as much as another word.
Till Next time
P.S. My poll for the Elemental Master Naruto is still alive. Currently Sylvia of Princess Lover, Number 18 of Dragonball Z and Medaka of Medaka box are tied for 1st. So vote now, for Naruto's girlfriend in that story to be.