Last time, the match between Naruto and Sasuke has started. In the beginning of the match, both Naruto and Sasuke were even, but then Sasuke started to reveal on what kind of training he went through, which Naruto had difficulty. But then it change when Naruto reveal his own secret where he started to own Sasuke. In one attack, Sasuke was able to rip off Naruto's mask in hopes to catch off guard, but failed. As his face was revealed, Naruto also began to reveal on who he is.
8 years ago
It was early evening as the sunset for Konoha. For many, it was time for many working people to call a day. As the bars prepared for their usual customers, and families get together for dinner or going out to dinner, 2 people are now enjoying a nice helping of ramen in Ichiraku.
Naruto, age 5, and the Sandaime Hokage were enjoying a nice ramen dinner, where the old hokage was treating for. The reason the Sandaime was doing this is because in the morning, he will begin his journey to Suna to reestablish the peace treaty that they have with them.
The Chief and her daughter were also having a good time with their number 1 customer with the Sandaime paying for the meal.
"Alright Naruto, I expect you to behave since I'll be leaving first thing in the morning." Sarutobi stated
"Huh, why can't I come with you? I wouldn't mind leaving the village for while?" Naruto asked the old Hokage, while hoping he could get away from all the cold stares he gets from the villagers. Plus, it would allow him to hang out with the Hokage since he was one of the few people that actually are nice to him. He enjoyed the quality time since it keeps the loneliness away for a while.
The old Hokage sighed a bit, "Unfortunately, I can't since this isn't a vacation. It will be mostly politics and it would be boring for an active child, like yourself." Answering Naruto
Naruto looked upset since he was hoping to get away from the stares, for bit. Sarutobi could see the sadness in the child's eyes. He knew how the village treated him because he was the jailer for the Kyuubi and how lonely he gets because of it. He had hope that the children from the new generation would become his friend since he made it law that no one would talk about it, but unfortunately the adult fears and hatred where pass on to the children where they also stayed away from him. For a long time, Sarutobi has tried to help the boy as best he could, to honor the wish of Naruto's father, the Yondaime Hokage. But even then, there was so much that could do.
"Don't worry so much about it Naruto. When you old enough, you be able to travel anywhere you can. Maybe someday you can visit Suna." Sarutobi said to cheer him up
Naruto nodded at the thought. Before he could say anything, the Sandaime said, "Alright, I believe we should call it a night since I got to leave first thing in the morning. And children like you should be in bed."
Naruto whine about it, but did what the old Hokage said. Naruto said good night after he finished his last bowl of ramen. As the Hokage watches him going back to his small, cheap apartment that he gave him, he hope that Naruto would be alright for the time that he was gone. With that, the Sandaime went back home, not knowing that when he returns that his faith would had cost Konoha a hero.
Current
As Naruto reveal to everyone that he is surrogated grandson of the Sandaime Hokage, many find it hard to believe it.
When Hinata looked at Naruto's face for the first time, she blushed up a storm. She couldn't help it since Naruto was the cutest boy she has ever seen. As she look at him she could see that a sudden change appeared in his eyes. His eyes showed a more piercing gaze at Sasuke, a gaze that made her heart beat even faster.
Haku also had similar thoughts as Hinata since she had to admit that Naruto looked pretty cute. She also couldn't help but imagine that Naruto was going to be pretty handsome when he gets older.
For the lords and Daimyos, they were confused about the whole situation since they didn't know that the Sandaime had a 'surrogated' grandson.
The civilians and shinobi were stun to hear at the acquisition that N delivered about the Sandaime Hokage. Many were thinking that he was lying, but to a few of the veteran shinobi were able to figure out who it was. As many genin and other young shinobi were still confused about the whole situation.
While the audience were conversing and still trying to figure out on who it is, the kages had their own thoughts about it.
For the Mizukage, she was very curious on how this turn of events would play out. As curiosity was peaking, she looked over to see the Sandaime had wide-eyes from seeing the boy.
The Kazekage didn't show signs of curiosity, but does have an interest on who the boy was since he had the upper hand against Sasuke.
The old Hokage looked on as he knew who it was. The boy in front of him stood tall, strong, and confident along with something else in his eyes that he didn't have in Konoha. The boy's eyes, front of him, were filled with happiness.
As the crowd continue to converse and figure things out, Kakashi widen his single eye as he look on at the blond hair boy in the middle of the arena. It was then that the people close to him heard him mutter, "Naruto."
"Naruto?" Lee asked in confusion, which they then heard Asuma spoke about it.
"It can't be Kakashi. Don't you remember that he's been declared dead?" Which Kakashi responded, "I know… but don't forget, we didn't find a body."
The jounin students that were around them were confused at on what's going on. It was then that Ino decided to speak up about it since her curiosity was at its peak because she, secretly, found the blond boy to be attractive.
"Hey…! I don't get what's going on? Who exactly is he? And why are you all talking like you all know who he is?!" she yelled out for them to hear.
Before her question can be answered, they all heard Sasuke yell out on who he is. Naruto was calm when he spoke loudly as he identify himself.
"My Name is Uzumaki Naruto. A former citizen of Konoha… current kumo shinobi… and future Raikage."
It was then that the citizens and shinobi were able to figure out. The 'demon boy' who they thought, for some in the crowd, was dead and finally been rid of is still alive and in front of them, fighting against Sasuke.
Sasuke looked at Naruto with his eyes a bit wide-eye, "Former Konoha citizen? Your from Konoha." Naruto nodded in agreement.
It was then that Naruto took a moment to look up at the Kage's box. Naruto swing his right arm up at the Sandaime, "Hey old man... long time no see. The last time we met we had ramen for dinner." With a smile as he greeted the Hokage
Sarutobi couldn't help but smile at Naruto. "No matter what anyone says, your truly and unpredictable person." He thought as the old kage remember all the pranks that the young boy did while he lived in this village, especially since he was only 5 years old.
Naruto stop his greeting then look back at Sasuke, who couldn't believe on who this person is. Naruto smirk at him.
"What's the matter Sasuke? Are you in disbelief that I was born in Konoha or at the fact that you're going to beaten by a kumo nin who was born in Konoha?" getting Sasuke to respond
"I don't get it? If you're from Konoha then why are you not a Konoha shinobi? Why are you a kumo shinobi? Why were you hiding your face in front of everyone?" Questioning Naruto
Naruto responded, "For as how and why I'm not a konoha shinobi… you should ask the adults of your village since they know it will enough. While hiding my identity, well… I just followed the Raikage's orders since I really don't care about hiding my face like that. But if certain konoha individuals knew who I was, they probably wouldn't stop at nothing just to bring me back to Konoha or to kill me." As he thought about the Konoha elders, mostly Danzo from what the Raikage told him about the crippled old man.
Stadium shadows
As the audience look on at the arena, the konoha elders look at the events that just unveiled to them. Koharu and Homaru look at Naruto with surprise. They honestly believed that he was dead and were surprise that he was alive in Kumo for all this time. They're also one of the very few people that knew of Naruto's heritage, which they believe that the situation has taken worse for Konoha.
For Danzo, he looked at Naruto with both worried yet intrigued eyes. For a long time before Naruto was presumed 'dead', he had tried to get Naruto to make him into his personal weapon. He also couldn't believe that his spies in Kumo weren't able to get any information about this which he guess that the Raikage must have done everything to keep Naruto's existence a secret from the entire shinobi world.
The 3 elders thought about the situation and wondered among themselves on how to get Naruto back to the village or at the very least reclaim the Kyuubi to Konoha.
Arena
As Naruto explained to Sasuke on who he is, Kakashi was also having mix feelings about it. On one hand, his student, Sasuke was facing off against his former sensei's son which he hoped that he would train to a great shinobi like his father. On the other hand, he was glad that Naruto was alive but he was now a kumo shinobi. Gai notice Kakashi's conflicted face even threw his mask.
"Kakashi, are you alright?" Gai asked
"Yeah, just a bit conflicted now." Kakashi answered where Kurenai heard on what Kakashi said where she question him on why.
"It's because if things turned out differently than I would've been Naruto's sensei." Kakashi admitted
This got Sakura and the other genin to look at Kakashi with surprise since for some reason, Kakashi actually wanted to train Naruto. This also got them to wonder on what happened in the past that got Naruto to be a kumo shinobi instead of an konoha one.
Kurenai asked Kakashi on why he wanted to be Naruto sensei, which Kakashi just answered that it was a personal reason. The jounin wondered on what kind of personal reason which they saw that Kakashi wasn't going to explain. They then turned their attention back to the arena.
Arena
When Sasuke heard Naruto's answer, he decided to forget about it since this wasn't something really cared about since to him, he was just an obstacle that needed to be overcome. Sasuke quickly pulled out a kunai and rush back in with all his speed to get to Naruto. Naruto, of course, countered as he used his katana to fight off Sasuke. Both their blades clang and strike each other, where Naruto had the advantage since he had both reach and maneuverability with his katana.
This went on before Naruto took advantage against one power struggle, where Sasuke plan to unleash a hidden fire attack. Naruto head butted Sasuke on the head where Sasuke became delirious for a moment. Naruto push Sasuke back with his strength then delivered a strong left punch at his chest. This gave Sasuke a momentary halt of him breathing which Naruto then delivered a powerful roundhouse kick (Jean Claude Van Dam move).
Sasuke was sent flying back onto the ground. Sasuke struggled to get back up since not only from the fighting that he was doing but also for the amount of stamina that he used because of his new found taijutsu skills, while Naruto had already sheath his sword again, perfect for a battojutsu strike. Once Sasuke got up, he gathered his thoughts on the situation.
"Alright, what can I do against him? My extreme taijutsu and speed is no match against his, especially since I don't have the stamina for it, right now, even with my Sharingan. With his sword, my fire jutsu is completely shut down. I can try and trap or something, but given the amount of space, I doubt that. With all my usual tricks ineffective, I was hoping to save this jutsu against Gaara, but I have no choice but to use my 'that' jutsu." Sasuke panted as he unbuckled the straps around his left hand where he then went to the arena wall then up on it till he reach near the top where he started to prepare for his strongest jutsu.
Naruto saw Sasuke back away where he saw him go up the arena wall. As he question it, he saw Sasuke perform several hand signs which he recognized. It was then that Naruto figured out on why Sasuke sudden increase in speed and skill in taijutsu.
"So, that what he's been up to this last month. Kakashi must have trained him on to using 'that' jutsu. I believe it's time I show both, Sasuke and all of Konoha, the true master of the jutsu." Naruto thought
Naruto resealed his katana on his belt where, like Sasuke, Naruto went near the top of the arena wall and prepare the hand signs as the audience continue to look on at Sasuke preparing his jutsu.
The entire audience look as Sasuke, focus all his concentration on his unstrap hand as he channeled his chakra on it. When he gathered enough chakra into hand, he started to add his lightning affinity. The power inside Sasuke's hand was so powerful that it became visible for the spectators to see. As the power grew, everyone began to hear a loud chirping noise.
As Sasuke was preparing for his attack, Gai as well as the other jounin figured out on what Sasuke's attack is.
"No way… is that?" Gai question Kakashi
"That's right… the reason I trained Sasuke is because he is the same type as me." Kakashi responded but was also worried since this was too early for Sasuke to use it. This only proof that Naruto was indeed powerful to make Sasuke use his trump card. But also, he can't help but worry about his sensei's son safety.
"I get it now, the sudden increase in Sasuke speed. You wanted him to heighten his flesh?!" Gai question Kakashi where nodded in agreement.
After a bit more time, Sasuke had finished his preparation. He then look back at the arena to find Naruto so he know where to strike. It was only when he spotted Naruto that his eyes widen in surprise. The audience saw that Sasuke had prepared to strike Naruto down, but saw that he was now stunned. The audience look back at the arena to see Naruto had disappeared from the ground. It wasn't till they heard an increase of the chirping noise which they believed that Sasuke was increasing the power in his technique. Lee was the first to find Naruto where he looked stunned.
"Everyone look over there." Lee pointed, while getting people attention at the sight that was happening.
Near the top of the arena wall, like Sasuke, Naruto just finish preparing his jutsu, the exact same jutsu that Sasuke has just completed.
"Alright Naruto focus… remember on the trick." Naruto thought as he focus on what needs to be done in order to do this jutsu.
When Naruto was ready, he look back at where Sasuke was just eyeing him with an unvoiced challenge against him. Sasuke glared at him, accepting the challenge since he thought he had the advantage because of the secret to this jutsu.
Around the same time, the other kages were also thinking over on what was happening.
"That jutsu… its Kakashi's own attack." He old hokage thought
"So that's why he wanted to see the mission reports about Hatake Kakashi. Let's see on what he learned from his research." A thought as he saw Naruto prepare his jutsu.
The lady Mizukage and the Kazekage look on with interest in their eyes since they have their own thoughts about it. Mei wondered on what the jutsu is and how powerful it can perform from both the boys. The Kazekage had different thoughts all together.
In the beginning of the match, when Sasuke revealed his sudden increase in speed, he was amazed. But then when Naruto not only prove to be faster, stronger and more skilled in Sasuke, his thoughts had change from being impressed to curious. It was only when he saw Sasuke preparing his newest jutsu, he couldn't wait to see what he can do. Unfortunately, seeing Naruto perform the same jutsu had change his thoughts about it but knew that Sasuke had the advantage in this match.
Sasuke began to run forward at full speed, the same with Naruto, against the other. As they run, the level of destruction of the jutsu was shown as they ran, since the jutsu's excess power destroy the ground underneath each other.
"Incredible… you can clearly see the chakra in their hands. What's going on?" Sakura asked in amazement
Both of them continue running towards each other as they leapt of the arena wall and increase their speed beyond their limit.
"What is that technique? And this sound?" Kiba question outloud
"A simple jab." Asuma answered
This got the genin to pay close attention to Asuma, but then focus on Gai as he explained it.
"It's the leaf's number one technician, one of the techniques that Kakashi didn't copy. His own original jutsu. It's a technique especially for assassination. The speed of the stab and the great amount of chakra that creates the heightened flesh. Once both speed and power are sync with each other, it produces that sound you hear, like the sound of birds flocking to you. Thus the technique is called…" Gar said as he watch the two boys made it against each other.
Sasuke and Naruto were just about few feet away from each other before they unleash their technique. Sasuke, with his Sharingan fully used, aimed at Naruto's chest. As he got closer, he saw Naruto also aiming for his chest where he easily react towards it with his Sharingan. It wasn't till he was an arm's length from each other that Sasuke saw something that made him stun in shock/surprise.
Their two attacks grind with each other creating a momentary ball of electrical output that destroyed the center around them as well a bit of it.
"Chidori! One thousand birds!" Gai finish his explanation
When it was over, the audience saw both boys went pass each other and stop about 3 meters away from each other with them facing the wall and not each other. The crowd were silent as they waited to see what happened. It was then that they saw the results of the jutsu.
Naruto suddenly drop onto one knee and held his left side. He look to see that there was blood pouring out from large gash that Sasuke's chidori hit. The gash wasn't life threatening but was still be a problem during the match.
"He did it! Sasuke won!" Sakura cheered where Ino cheered along with her.
It was then that all of Konoha cheered along with Sasuke victory. Many were amazed on how the two boys fought against each other, but Konoha knew that Sasuke would come out victories.
Gai looked at Sasuke, "So this is what the Uchiha clan power." He thought as he saw Sasuke come out victories from the clashing of two Chidori attacks.
"Man, what a fight… but I can't believe that Naruto was also able to use Kakashi's attack." Kiba stated
"Yes, but it was because he use the attack that he lost the match." Asuma replied
They look confused, where Gai explained to them even further.
"Chidori… or also known as Raikiri…" getting the genin to wonder on why is was called that, "… it's a nickname that Kakashi earned when he cut a bold of lightning with that technique." Getting unbelievable or awe looks about it.
"its true name though is Chidori. It is known for its stabbing speed that pushes the limit of the use and the huge amount of chakra that focused in the arm which transforms it into a blade of a sword that cuts through anything." Gai finished
"Well… it's beyond my understanding but what an amazing technique! Especially since this time, it was Sasuke-kun that won." Sakura admitted with amazement on how cool Sasuke looks in front of her.
As the genin admired Sasuke's triumph, Lee knew what Gai was talking about. "I can understand… I would never run at full speed straight into my opponent in that manner… or… actually… I can't. A straight forward attack makes it easy for an opponent to counter and I don't have the 'eye' to see that counter." Lee thought as he grew jealous of Sasuke's lineage. He then remembered on what he said to him a month ago when they first spar against each other before the chunin exams.
"You have the same speed that I poses, but also you have the Sharingan. And it's because of that, it became Naruto's loss since he didn't have that 'eye'." Lee thought as he saw Naruto on his knee with a deep gash.
The crowd cheered on, where Naruto stood back up on both his legs. He turned to face Sasuke, "I win Sasuke!" said with narrow eyes and a grin on his face.
When Naruto stated his victory, everyone look at him like he was nuts about it. Before they can even question it, they all saw Sasuke, suddenly, drop his stance and fell to the ground face first.
(Naruto Shippuden OST: Emergence of Talents)
Sasuke tried to get himself back up as his right arm and legs struggle to get him back on his feet. Before the audience can ask on what happened, they all started to see lots of Sasuke's blood coming out from his left shoulder and arm as it dripped to the ground.
"SASUKE-KUN!" yelled a worried Sakura
"Wh-what happened? What's going on?" Question Kiba from seeing on what happened.
Kakashi, Gai, Asuma, and Lee also wondered on what happened. Many of the veteran Konoha jounin were also curious. Zabuza and his genin team were just as curious as to what happened. The Kage's in the Kage's box also wanted an answer while A looked on with great pride, "Hah… I kind of wish you were here Minato. If you were here and saw what your son has done, then you would be completely proud at how strong your boy became." He thought as he and many other people thought that something must have happened during the blind collision between the two lighting jutsus.
The cheers that were for Sasuke's victory turned to silent in awe or disbelief as Naruto said, "It was a lot easier on breaking the Uchiha clan's so-called invincible Sharingan." He panted
"How! How did Naruto do it?!" Ino yelled in wonder
Sasuke was able to slowly push himself up on one knee as he held his bleed shoulder. The wound that he has was just below the collarbone. He turned to see Naruto looking at him with a smug look on his face.
"Ho-how we-were you ab-able to do t-that?" question Sasuke
"Do what?" replied Naruto
"A-attack me… With b-both your eyes… completely closed!" Sasuke stated as Sasuke recall on what happened just before they attack each other. Sasuke look on with his Sharingan to see Naruto's attack only to be stunned at the fact that Naruto attacked with his eyes closed where they both hit their injured areas.
The audience were stunned to hear Sasuke's statement. The shinobi in the audience couldn't believe that Naruto actually attack Sasuke with that tremendous attack completely blind. It was then that Naruto said, "Like how I beat Neji… I used 'this' power to beat you, the power that surpasses both the Uchiha's Sharingan and the Hyuga's Byakugan." He replied
Everyone watch as Naruto got his thumb and pointed at his heart, "I use this… GUTS!" Naruto stated, getting weird looks by everyone as he told them that his power was his guts. It was then that Naruto explained to them on what he meant.
"My confidents… my determination… and my unstoppable will… it's what allowed me to where I am, it's how I was able to beat your Sharingan and… it's what allowed me to be Chidori's true master."
"It's true master?" Sasuke question
"That's right! Kakashi Hatake may have created it, but I truly master it since Kakashi couldn't use Chidori until he received the Sharingan." Naruto grinned about it, which Kakashi mentally agreed with him.
Before Sasuke could even ask on how Naruto is able to use Chidori, Naruto could guess on what Sasuke and everyone else's curiousity.
"If you're wondering on how I'm able to use Chidori, like I told you before, my 'power' allowed me to figure it out. As you know, Chidori is an A-rank ninjutsu that requires both speed and power. But what many people don't know is that this jutsu is a forbidden technique because of the requirement." Naruto stated
Sasuke, Kakashi, and many other shinobi who knew the jutsu knew the requirement. Sakura and the other genin were surprise to know that the jutsu was a forbidden technique. Naruto continued on with his explanation, the same as what Lee thought. When Naruto explained the knowledge behind the jutsu and requirement, it made everyone wonder on how Naruto was able to do it.
Naruto look at Sasuke with a smirk, "But as I said before, my determination and will is really strong where I was able to find the method on how to use the jutsu. While you know that without the proper 'eye', such as your Sharingan, Chidori is an easily counter able attack where many shinobi would never dare try something like that since they don't have the reaction time for it. But… what if you take out the 'eye' out of the equation all together, then it is possible." Stated Naruto
"Take the out the 'eye'… that's nuts... who would completely blind themselves into do that." Kiba stated as he heard Naruto's answer. Everyone was completely surprise at how Naruto stated that he took out the 'eye' out of the equation.
Naruto looked at Sasuke with a serious look, "Back when I first started in the academy, during our vacation breaks, I did a lot of special training, whether it be martial arts training or dancing lessons. I did everything I could to get stronger. It was during this that one of my martial arts master's told me that to be a great fighter one must master all their senses. It was also proven that in the beginning of taijutsu training that some bullies actually hit me with dust and blinded me for a bit to just beat me. It was because of this that I decided to master the two sense that help me master Chidori, my sense of hearing and touch." Naruto stated
Naruto explained that for over a month, he blinded himself to master his hearing to a point that it acted as his eyes. He then continued to train with them every once in a while to assure that they stay sharp where he may one day need it, which he became a Zatoichi. It was then he later deaf himself by plugging up his ears along with blinding himself to relay on his sense of touch to the exact point.
(Naruto Shippuden OST: Reverse Situation)
"By mastering both of these senses, I gain the same abilities as both the Sharingan and Byakugan. That Uchiha bloodline allows the Uchiha to predict on how their opponent will strike while the Hyuga's bloodline doesn't only allow them to see the chakra points of an opponent but also see everything around them in an almost perfect 180 degree angle. When I need to, I focus on both my senses where my hearing allows me to see the emotion of a person but also hear their bones and muscles to allow me to not only memorize their attack stance but also help me predict on how they're going to attack. The same with my sense of touch where I'm able to feel the sudden vibrations in the air. By combining both, I was able to see you directing your Chidori into me while moving yourself to avoid mine in the last second which allow me to also counterattack when you did where in the last second I move and strike at you hitting your shoulder while you hit my left side." Naruto finished explaining
When Naruto explained on how he master Chidori, many couldn't believe on what they were hearing, even though the proof was there.
"Th-That's insane… to believe that he actually was able to master Kakashi's move just like that." A disbelief Kurenai stated with her eyes completely widen at the solution Naruto explained.
"Not only that, but it also explains how Naruto was also able to learn some of the Hyuga's juken style and Lee's goken style as well. He used his senses to memorize when and where Neji and Hinata fighting stance were going to take place which he used to memorize on how it works." Asuma stated
Kakashi look surprise at seeing that his sensei's son was able to perform and master a jutsu that he couldn't until he receive the Sharingan. "Naruto… you're truly are your father's son if you came up with an answer that I couldn't." thougth Kakashi as Gai was also having similar thoughts about it.
"I don't believe it… all this time I thought I knew the meaning of hard work… but Naruto… seeing you unleash a jutsu like that with all your hard work put on the line, you truly are a prodigy." Lee thought while the other genin were stunned about the situation.
For Hinata, she looked at Naruto with complete admiration as she wish she was like him. She thought about how Naruto use all his strength and courage to completely surpass what many thought to believe that it was Sasuke's victory.
Killer Bee rapped on how much pride he has on Naruto since he's been teaching Naruto. Yugito look pleased and astonish at what Naruto was able to do. Omoi and Karui were stunned since they remember the days when Naruto blind and death himself during the academy. They thought it was for some stupid prank or something but now understood that it was for training.
Samui knew what was going to happen since Naruto explained to her a few months back after the Nami no Kuni mission when Naruto first started on training in Chidori as well on finding the answer to master the weakness.
The Kages themselves were also surprise at how skilled Naruto really is. The Mizukage was stunned to know that someone was able to use an ability similar to the silent kill technique that Kiri was famous for. The Kazekage looked with surprise at the turn of events that just happened. The Sandaime couldn't help but imagine Naruto as the Yondaime Hokage's true heir.
Haku was amazed on how Naruto was able to master the jutsu which explained something things to her since Naruto was able to block a lot of her strike when they first fought against each other.
(End OST)
Competitor's box
As the match between Naruto and Sasuke continued on, many of the young genin finalist were completely stunned or shock at how the match turned out so far.
Shikamaru was amazed at how Sasuke was being beaten by someone else in their age group, not to mention that someone else was a Konoha born shinobi. Ko and Shino also had similar thoughts since Naruto but didn't show it on their face. For Ko, this was more for him since he knew about Naruto being the previous jinchuriki of Konoha with the Kyuubi.
Temari is completely surprise at how the outcome would turn out to be during this match. She turned to look at Gaara, where she was stunned to see him actually have a shock face.
In the beginning, Gaara was amused on how the match was going. When he saw Sasuke increase his skills against Naruto, he smiled in anticipation to fight Sasuke. But when he saw Naruto start to take the upper hand he was a little upset. Just as he frown about not fighting Sasuke, he saw both of them unleash their Chidori attacks against each other, where along with the crowd, he believed that Sasuke won. Smiled at the thought at fighting Sasuke.
"Yes mother… he's the one… the one that well prove my existence." Gaara thought as he saw Sasuke standing. The bloodlust inside him was high at the thought of fighting Sasuke since he saw a lot of himself in Sasuke's eyes. Even the confrontation that they both had with each other, earlier in the month, had increase his pleasure on fighting him.
But when he saw Sasuke fell he was stunned at how the person he wanted to fight the most has been beaten. This action upset him since it not only showed that Sasuke wasn't a true match, but his opponent had something that he didn't have, hatred or vengeance.
Arena
As Sasuke struggle to get back onto his feet, Naruto just stared at the sky like he was seeing something else, showing that he wasn't paying attention to him.
"Surrender Sasuke…" getting his attention, "… I've already have won this match. You're not as fast as me, nor is your skill in taijutsu. I have completely shut down your fire jutsus. Not to mention that I have broken both your Sharingan and Chidori. You have nothing to fight with left." Naruto explained
Sasuke look up at Naruto and saw the same look that his brother use to give him when he showed that he was stronger. In the thought of his brother, Naruto represented the hurdle that he must pass in order to take his revenge. With this, his rage went nuts where he tried to surprise attack, but Narut didn't flinch when Sasuke came behind him. Naruto easily side step then countered Sasuke by knocking him away.
Naruto sigh, "I just told you that you're not a match for me, especially as you are now." Naruto stated as he unsealed his katana again. He drew his sword out of its sheath and held it against Sasuke.
Sasuke looked at Naruto before he'd voice out his opinion. "Shut up! I don't need a lecture. Trust me, one good arm is all I need to bring you down to the ground! Unlike you, I don't need guts since I'm an Uchiha. I come from the strongest clan in all of Konoha which makes you nothing but a dobe considering that you're nothing but a clan less loser." Sasuke yelled out at him as he struggled to get back up.
It was then that Naruto started to laugh from a chuckle to full blown. He then looked at Sasuke, "Man… If I ever meet your brother, I am really going to have to compliment him on his torturing skills." Naruto stated which Sasuke widen his eyes at it.
Naruto continued on with his statement, "… to think that the so-called last Uchiha, a prodigy of the konoha, has yet to figure out on what his brother wants him to become." Making Sasuke wonder on what he was talking about.
(Rurouni Kenshin OST: Amakakeru Ryuu no Hirameki)
(2:15-3:25)
Naruto smirked, "Don't you get it… I guess not since you haven't figured it out. Like me and Neji, your trap in your past. You continued to remember on what happened on that day you lost your family. It's because of this that your brother made sure that you not only stay alone back then but also insure that you grew up all alone, making you angry and bitter…" where he held his sword horizontally with both his hands for show, "… Your brother was indeed a true prodigy of the Uchiha clan, even if he isn't here he is still controlling your actions. Every time you think about him, he yanks on the strings of your soul and you dance like a little marionette like he wants you to." Naruto explained to Sasuke on Itachi's intention.
Sasuke growled as his eyes grew in rage at what Naruto told him about Itachi. He then saw Itachi's image in front of him as Naruto told him that he was nothing more than a puppet. Sasuke had enough of Naruto's explanation where by cheer will he got his left arm to grab a kunai and charge directly at Naruto. Naruto saw this and charged right up at Sasuke again.
Sasuke tried to slash Naruto, but Naruto used his katana to block it which was what Sasuke wanted. Sasuke, in complete rage, charge up his Chidori in his right hand and strike at Naruto, since he was completely open, directly at his heart. But before he could even reach it, Sasuke was completely caught off guard when Naruto cut of his right arm.
Naruto used his katana with his right hand to block Sasuke's kunai leaving his left hand on his sheath. When he saw Sasuke aiming his attack on him, Naruto, instantly, unsealed a wakizashi beside his katana sheath. He unsheathe his new sword and slice at Sasuke's arm while applying his wind affinity.
Sasuke look completely shock as Naruto glared at Sasuke, "You fool!" yelling at Sasuke, where he then narrowed his eyes even more where he then used both his sword to slash at Sasuke's chest near his heart.
"SASUKE-KUN!" Ino and Sakura cried out in fear at what they saw happen. The entire audience were watching on at how the match played out but to finally see how the end of the match that Sasuke was over powered, physically, emotionally and psychologically at all points.
(End OST)
Now, Sasuke laid on his back on the ground with his shirt cut up showing 2 slash marks directed near his heart. His right arm was slice from the middle of his forearm while the rest of it was nearby from being slash off. As Sasuke's blood seep out of his body, Naruto stood over it. Naruto looked for a moment before he'd sheath both his swords back onto their sheath and sealing it.
"Sasuke… remember when I said that just me and Neji, you're just like us. Trap within the past, continuing to grow angry and bitter as both of you try to reclaim or try to justify your actions in the present. It's because of that hatred that both you and Neji had lost before me since the both of had too much hate in your hearts. I would have been to but unlike the both of you who closed their hearts to everyone, I opened mine and became a stronger person because of my friends and the friendship and kindness they gave me. I was able to stop the anger of my past and move on towards the future since that's where I intend to live in." Naruto explained, where he also wished that Sasuke can move on since he even though he doesn't care on what happens to him, he wish that Sasuke would find peace within himself.
It was around this time that Genma ended the match with Naruto's victory. The entrie stadium was silent as Naruto walked away from Sasuke's unconscious body where he told Genma to get the medical attention that Sasuke will need if he still wants to regain the use of his arm.
It wasn't till a few of the audience began to applauded Naruto's skill and determination as well as mercy that he gave Sasuke. However, all of Konoha just watch in disbelief that the Uchiha prodigy has lost againt the Kyuubi brat or "demon."
Till Next time