The Academy Duelist
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Naruto x ?
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''Normal Speech''
Inner Thoughts, Dialogue, or reading passages from books and scrolls
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Author's Note
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Season 1 will be more or less more of Naruto's season while Season2 will be more of Judai's season his status's as Supreme King.
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Story Start
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It was a dark and gloomy night. The moon hung over Duel Academy, though it was obscured by the clouds that diminished the light that reached the island. In a more remote part of the island within the forest, was an old, creepy and abandoned building. It had broken windows, vines creeping up its walls and other signs showing that no one had lived in it for a long time. Despite its condition, it still stood from end to end. At the gate in front, was a blue clad girl, holding a rose in her hand. Asuka looked at the building with a look of sorrow on her face. She then took a step forward and laid the rose on the ground before the gate. 'Be at peace brother. Wherever you are.'
Meanwhile, at the Osiris Red dorm, Judai, Naruto, Shou, and Hayato were sitting around a table in the common room. They had a single candle lit on the table as well as a stack of duel monster cards and were telling scary stories. "And underneath the full moon, I see a path to a cavern that seems... abandoned," Shous spoke.
"Whoa really? Then what?" Nsruto asked.
"Then at the back of the cavern, I see a mysterious lake. So I go in to look very carefully and under just the right angle of light... At the very bottom of the lake, beyond my reflection, I see a rare and powerful card. Naturally I go to grab it, but when I reach for it, an arm shoots out, grabs me and begins to pull me into the lake. Ahhhhhhh! Help me! Not the water, anything but the water!" Shou had been so immersed in his story that he had his arms in the air, waving them around as if he were really drowning.
"Water's not that scary," Judai commented.
"Uhh? Dirty swamp water? Ohh you're right. Only a chump would be scared of that." Hayato was out of his seat, hugging the wall in fright. At that moment, something pulled on Hayato's pant leg. His eyes widened as he screamed.
Naruto pointed out what caused Hayato to scream after Shou caught his attention and pointed down under the table. After seeing what was under, both Shou and Naruto laughed as Hayato freaked out. When Shou dived down to see what was going on, he came up with Pharaoh in his arms. He was snickering as he held up a small plant that Pharaoh seemed to be pawing at it while purring.
"I guess that's all one gets for a level four star story. My turn...'' Naruto drew a level six star card. ''Curious...I have just the story in mind. It all starts with this group named Akatsuki.''
The Akatsuki had all gathered around the table looking at the object in the center. They were all nervous, no scared shit-less at what it symbolized. It could have only meant they lost their immortality factor. Because in the middle of the table was Tobi's orange spiraled mask. Tobi would do everything with that mask on. He never took that mask off, no matter what.
''What are we going to fucking do man?'' This question came from Kisame. The only reason they were able to move the mask was because Samheda absorbed the youki around it. Deidara was currently bandaging up his hand from the burn he got from trying to pick up the mask.
''I say we bury it, say a quick pray and move on with our lives,'' Sasori said coldly.
''Sasori-danna that's a bit cold-blooded. I mean were talking about Tobi, he was just a kid. It's not like it was Kisame or something.''
''Fuck you!''
''Piss off.''
''Enough!" Pein roared, slamming his hand on the table. Silence was what followed. Holy Shit that actually worked. ''Now this is what's going on. Now we are sure from the Youki it was Naruto who did this…now we all just have to relax and wait. I mean he's been gone for weeks now. Nothing has happened besides finding Tobi's mask so who's to say…wait…ok I confused myself.
''He wants us dead…we have effectively cock-blocked him over three times now. If it was me, I would go crazy and killed you all also.''
''We know you would Itachi.''
''Do you want to be Tsukiyomied Kisame?''
''I don't even care anymore.''
''Tsuki…'
''Yehahehe!'' Tobi screamed from the Kitchen.
''That's Tobi! Quick to the Kitchen!'' They all rushed to the Kitchen to find a beaten and bloody Tobi. He was on his face, a rag covering his head.
''Holy crap…Tobi can get hurt?'' Deidara asked.
''Hurt…pfft…looks like he's dead,'' Hidan added yanking off the rag. ''Holy shit Tobi's Black!'' He screamed as the force of the yank caused Tobi's body to turn over.
''That's not Tobi! Doesn't smell like Tobi!" Zetsu took a bite out of the body. ''Doesn't taste like him eith…kkagugh…akfa…ffhahs.'' Zetsu started choking.
''Holy shit Zetsu is choking!'' Deidara screamed.
''No shit!" Sasori shouted to him.
''What are you idiots standing around for? Someone perform the Heimlich or what the devil it's called. '' Pein ordered. Kisame ran forward and rammed Samheda into the plant man's stomach. The others mouth dropped opened.
''Kisame the idiocy you have shown today has truly surprised me,'' Came Itachi's stoic comment.
Zetsu started to spit up green blood as his face started to melt.
''Holy shit Shark-shit! What the fuck did you do!''
''Shut the fuck up Deidara it wasn't me!'' Zetsu dropped on the ground dead. The body turned into a puff of smoke revealing a training body covered in a weird green stuff.
''Poison…with acidic properties…I know what every poison in the world looks like.'' Sasori stated. ''Zetsu's definitely dead. ''
''Great…so it was a trap. As the leader I ordered you all to protect me. Without me there is no Akatsuki...henceforth a few of you dying is no big deal.''
''Pfft fuck that…''-Kisame mumbled in protest.
A note had dropped on the ground. The wording was written in blood.
The plant man is dead…every one of you will suffer your fate. Torment and death, the irony of each situation. All these words aren't truthful, all of these words aren't lies. The truth is there are traps built all over the base. The lie is that each one, built specifically for each person. Can you guys make it out of here alive? Probably not…the only rule is to stay alive…stay alive long enough to discover who is…oh shit wait that's a movie…what I meant to say was just don't die or whatever…fuck it I ruined it anyway…not like you can just erase blood…Just don't act like the dumb asses you usually do. If you do, you'll act like the people and saw and die when Jigsaw tells them not to do what they usually would do, they do it anyway and die. Talking about being fucking retarded.
An explosion was heard from up above. Without a doubt the entrance of the cave would be blocked. Meaning they would have to travel through the secret passage.
''No-ah…no way fuck this.'' Deidara said as he took out a clump of clay. ''I'm about to blow us out of here.''
''Yo dumbass…didn't you hear the note. You'll get us all killed.''
''Yeah right…I kept this clay on me all week. No way it could have been tampered with,'' He said putting some in his mouth. ''Hhm Minty.'' He started chewing it. The next thing they knew an explosion shook the kitchen. The blast wasn't enough to knock them out but the smell was. Pieces and bits of Deidara covered them all.
''Dumbass…it's obvious that the killer has studied us…Zetsu a Cannibal died from eating part of a body…Poisoned an ironic fate. Deidara was blown up by his own clay that he always kept with him. By acting how we usually act it will lead to our deaths.''
''Guess that means you'll die from boredom huh fuck-face?'' Hidan taunted.
'Keep it up Bitch! I'll burn you to ash!'' Itachi shouted as Hidan recoiled.
''Well damn mutha fucka I was joking. Chill out.''
''Enough bickering. I don't plan on dying here. I just lost a meat shie-member…Akatsuki must stand strong. Itachi you are a Saw veteran are you not?''
''Seen all 9 movies over ten times…I think I know how to..'' Itachi jerked forward a bit. He took a step forward or two, a dart was hanging out from the back of his neck. ''Oh this is bullshit.'' He said as he slumped forward, dead.
''Oh come the fuck on…what kind of shit is this?'' Hidan screamed as another note dripped down.
Forgot Itachi was a Saw Veteran…had to kill him. You bitches will not be getting off easy. I'm going to kill all of you…Then I'm going to sell your body to fan girls.
''Oh god NOOOOOOOOOOO!'' Kisame screamed as he started to cry hysterically.
''Hhm…whoever this person is…he is a greater evil then Madara and the Bijuu combined. Naruto hates fan girls so he can't be the killer. He might have fought the killer or something. For the time being we must assume that the killer is someone we do not know of. Now follow me.''
''Hold on Leader-sama I need to go get my money.''
''Kakuzu you dumb fuck! Did the recent deaths not mean anything to you?'' Hidan asked his suicidal partner.
''Oh it did…I am an immortal though…I can't be killed so easily.''
''Except by heart attacks.''
''Fuck you Hidan.''
''Kakuzu we can't afford to wait for you…leave now and you will have to find your way out on your own. ''
''Ok.'' He said with a shrug as he left.
''Now follow me…I will lead us to safety.''
Meanwhile in the lower levels of the base Kakuzu was doing this thing. ''I love money…I love Mon-nayyyy…Fuck this killer…can kiss my ass…now time to raid everyone else's room.'' He sung as a figure moved in the darkness. ''Who the fuck…oh you're the bastard killing everyone. Hey look don't kill me and will split it 95 to 5…sound fair?''
The humanoid figure hissed as its red eyes glowed.
''What are you going to do? Hiss me to death? Blowing me up, Poisoning me, and chopping me up won't kill me. Sorry but…I'm going to kill you now.'' He said preparing a Lightning Jutsu.
The figure gave a blood curdling scream as it body began to crack and twist. It grew in size to about ten feet tall and sprouted tentacles.
''M-Mommy? B-But I saw you di…'' Kakuzu hunched over and grabbed his chest. ''Oh Kami! '' He starting to see a bright light. ''A white light…Jesus it's my time ?'' He asked as he fell over.
''Hey so how far are we from freedom?'' Itachi asked, scaring the shit out of the others.
''Itachi what the hell man...we thought you were dead,'' Kisame said clutching his chest.
''I got better...now about my question?.''
''We aren't that far…just a few more…'' The howl of Ravenous creatures caught their attention. They turned around to see a pack of hungry dogs.
''You guys go on ahead.'' Sasori said stopping.
''Wow Sasori…you're sacrificing yourself so we can stay alive?''
''Kisame you truly are an idiot. I'm inside a puppet jack-ass. I am also covered in deadly poison. Contact without a doubt will kill these creatures. If you guys keep on going on ahead you'll without a doubt activate the traps, meaning when I catch up I'll be safe.''
''Figures…seems like something…you…would…'' Itachi stopped. He turned and ran ass fast he could ahead.
''I got a bad feeling about…'' Pein started to say as he saw the Dog's henges fell down. They were nothing but chakra and paper tags shaped in the form of dogs.
''Oh Fuuu…'' but before Sasori could finish he was was enveloped by a mass explosion. They were slightly burned and bruised from the impact. The explosion shook the lair slightly but not enough to cause a cave in.
The others shook themselves and wiped off the dirt. They continued on ahead to the exit. Ten minutes had passed and they couldn't find Itachi. ''I'm beginning to think this is an inside job. I mean first Kakuzu disappears now Itachi. One of them has to be the killer,'' Kisame rambled, obviously becoming paranoid. ''In fact you guys are still alive! ONE OF YOU COULD BE THE KILLER!''
''Hey shark-shit…you're still alive! You could be the fucking killer. Everyone knows you and Deidara never got alone.''
''Ok…point taken…but what about Zetsu? I felt like we were brothers in a way.''
''Well no shit? Both ugly as fuck and cannibals.'''
''Watch it foul-mouth or that head of yours might come off your shoulders.''
''Both of you enough…you two idiots are always fighting. Once we get out of here, alive, then you can continue your little spat. '' Pein said as he opened a door. They made there way into the next room to find the dead body of none other then…
''No way!''
''I can't believe it!''
''So even he died.''
''This is serious.''
It was none other than the body of their Butler Geoffrey. He wasn't moving at all, his body covered with gash wounds and blood. He had several holes in his outfit, consisting with stab marks. In his hand was a heart.
''I recognize that heart…It's Kakuzu's heart…then that means.''
''He's dead!'' Said a figure from the darkness. They were a hundred feet away from the door, from freedom. The killer being their last obstacle. ''Great Job…the two of you managed to survive.''
''Tw…''Hidan started to say as blood dripped from his mouth. He fell forward and gave a horrendous scream as his body blew to pieces. In its places was some black shelled looking dog creature.
''WHAT THE FUCK MAN! WHO ARE YOU? WHY ARE YOU KILLING US!''
''You always did managed to piss me off Kisame. You were always talking shit…saying things that I didn't find inappropriate. Now I will kill you.''
''Killer-san do you have any idea who you are fucking with? I am Pein, Leader of Akatsuki and wielder of the Rin'nengan. I have only lost to one person and you sure as hell aren't him.''
The killer began to chuckle. ''I know you a lot better than you think…Nagato.'' The killer said as Pein's eyes widen.
''How? Only…wait…how you know about our abilities and personalities. How you knew what we were going to do so well. It's all so simple now, I should have known from the moment you disappeared.''
''So you know who I am don't you?''
''Without a doubt…you could only be….''
''No...stop...no more.'' Shou and Hayato were laughing their asses off. They were laughing so hard they were literally crying. After a few more moments they calmed down.
''He Naruto what kind of story was that?'' Judai asked, being on the more naïve and sheltered end was a bit put off by how vulgar the story was.
''Hey it was a horror-comedy ok. It's not like it's as ridiculous as the fact a week ago several battleships and helicopters came to the island to drop off a case of cards for a children's card game. Anyway the killer though turned out to be none other than Konan who collected the life insurance policy. They say that she disappeared the day after. Using her skills of infiltration and deception to infiltrate other groups and repeat the same thing. They say she likes to take a stroll on night like these and when you encounter her the only thing you here before your end is the sound of laughter,'' Naruto whispered as suddenly laughter filled the room.
Thump!
Shou stared wide-eyed at Daitokuji, his arm on the table for support having fallen out of his seat from the startle. Hayato, his chair on the floor, was in the corner staring wide-eyed in fear at Daitokuji.
''What are you kids doing?''
"You scared us!" exclaimed Shou.
Shou agreed. "Daitokuji-sensei!" said Shou.
Daitokuji laughed awkwardly, Pharaoh meowing in his arms. "Sorry, I just came to pick up Pharaoh.'' Daitokuji laughed. Regaining composure a bit, Shou adjusted his glasses and smiled awkwardly.
"Professor, we're playing a card game where you tell a story equal to the Level of the card you draw," explained Shou.
"That sounds like fun...!" Daitokuji said, reaching out for the deck. "Now, let's see here…I'll do it too…"
Daitokuji picked up the card and flipped it over.
Naruto gave a whistle at the level of the card drawn. ''12? T at's going to be incredible tale right there.''
Shou smiled at Daitokuji.
"Please give us the best you've got, sir!" said Shou.
Daitokuji chuckled.
"Come to think of it, are you aware that there is an abandoned dorm deep within this island...?" he asked.
"Abandoned dorm?" Naruto asked, suddenly becoming interested.
Daitokuji nodded.
"Yes," he said. "Apparently, it was a dorm for the academy's honor students long ago, but…every single student in that dorm went missing..."
Shou gulped and looked questioningly at the professor. "Really?" Judai asked his interest peaked.
Daitokuji leaned down a bit to be at his students eye-level.
"I heard they were doing all sorts of research concerning the Shadow Games in that dorm...," said Daitokuji.
Hayato supported himself up by grabbing onto a chair after hearing 'Shadow Games'.
"S-Shadow Games?" said Hayato.
Daitokuji, now sitting in a chair by Shou and Naruto, looked at Hayato.
"I'm referring to horrible games, the ones activated by legendary items...," explained Daitokuji.
''You're referring to the Thousand-Years Items am I correct sensei?'' There were rumors about a terrorist organization that hunted these very items.
''Indeed, I don't know the specifics, but most just dismiss it as superstition.'' Daitokuji said, adjusting his glasses. "By the time I came to this Academy, that dorm was made off-limits..."
Pharaoh meowed loudly and Daitokuji stood up from his seat.
"It's about time we get back to our rooms...," said Daitokuji. "Well then, good night. Remember, we have classes tomorrow."
Naruto and Shou frowned and watched as Daitokuji walked out.
"Yes, sir…" they said reluctantly.
Shou looked at Naruto.
"Man, I wonder if there's really a place like that on this island?'' Shou wondered out loud
Judai grinned and looked back at the others.
"That gives me an idea. "Let's go take a look tomorrow night!"
Shou was astonished.
"Huh?" said Shou.
Hayato immediately slid into view after hearing Judai's proposal.
"I'm a bit scared, but I'd like to go, too," said Hayato.
Shou's eyes widened. It was two against one meaning his only hope was with Naruto.
"You really want to waste your time over some ghost story?" he asked as he rifled through the dueling cards.
"Oh come on it'll be fun. You're not scared are you?" Judai teased the blond causing a frown to form on his face.
"No!" Naruto snapped, just because he wasn't a fan of the occult didn't mean he was scared. "Fine, but don't complain when all we find is a rusty old building." At that Shou's hopes had dropped. 'I guess that means tomorrow night were looking for this dorm.''
"It's settled…!" said Hayato.
"Yeah…" Shou said reluctantly.
Outside eavesdropping on the trio's conversation, was Professor Chronos. Laughing to himself, he got a plan in mind. "Bravo!" he said. "The Shadow Games! I almost forgot about that approach!" Professor Chronos grinned. "If I use those rumors to make that ginger-tipped bastard disappear, no one will suspect a thing!" said Professor Chronos.
The Next Day in class, Daitokuji stared at the sleeping Osiris Red duo, grinning. The students, the ones who arrived to class early, sitting around Shou and Naruto, both sitting in the same seat with their backs against each other, glared at them as they had fallen asleep before classes had even started.
''Hhm what's that Asuka? You want me to judge you and your friends' wet T-shirt contest. I'd be honored too.' Naruto murmured with a perverted giggle.
Peering at them from afar was Professor Chronos. Grinning at the plan that he thought up and would start tonight, he stared at Naruto, who was peacefully asleep. "Sleep well, now," said Professor Chronos. "It will be the last dream you'll ever have, anyway. Totocalcio…"
It was later that day where Chronos was waiting at the hideout. Using some more of his money he hired a mercenary of sorts. Children's Card Games became quite profitable after the Battle City Fiasco. Being a Dr. in Dueling, which became an actual degree thanks to Kaiba investing so much money in said children's card game where it became an official job like a doctor or repairmen Chronos was able to earn some money doing teaching jobs here and there before coming to Academia. As such he was able to hire a self-proclaimed shadow duelist to duel Naruto and make him 'disappear' all because said duelist beat him at a children's card game.
At the lighthouse the said shadow duelist walked up to greet Chronos. He saw a tall man with a mask on and a trench coat walk towards him.
"Oh, you must be the self-proclaimed Shadow Duelist," said Professor Chronos.
Smoke began to stream down around the tall man, the Shadow Duelist. "Let's get right to discussing my appearance fee," said the Shadow Duelist. "My appearance fee is a flat rate. It has nothing to do with whatever circumstances my client might have. It's always three months of my client's salary."
Professor Chronos ceased his grin.
"I think that's very related to your client's circumstances…" said Professor Chronos. "Whatever… More importantly, will you get the job done?"
"I'm a pro," said the Shadow Duelist. "I never turn my back on my enemies."
Professor Chronos dashed by the Shadow Duelist's side, the duelist turning quickly to face Professor Chronos. Professor Chronos continued trying to see if the Shadow Duelist was telling the truth. Each time he tried, the Shadow Duelist made sure to keep turning to face Professor Chronos.
"Just leave it to me…" the Shadow Duelist said, moving back rather quickly. "You just come when the duel is over…"
Professor Chronos stared as the Shadow Duelist left, the man not once turning his back.
"He isn't turning his back…" said Professor Chronos. "My, he is a professional."
Meanwhile later that night the Osiris Red quartet were walking through the forest. All four had flashlights turned on.
''I didn't think you would show up Chumley considering how much you complain class is a hassle.''
'My name is Hayato," h corrected the blond "…and it's not that I don't like staying home or studying, it's just…" said Hayato.
"Just what?"
"I don't like classes that only teach you how to win duels…" said Hayato.
"Is there any other way to study dueling, besides how to win?" asked Shou.
Hayato stuttered a bit. "Um…I'm sure there is!" he said. "Take the Shadow Games, for example." Hayato almost regretted when Naruto suddenly sharply turned and gave him a piercing look. Within a fraction of a second they seemed questioning. Hayato blinked and wondered if he saw what he thought he saw.
''Shadow Games huh?'' Judai didn't say anymore as he continued on. Eventually they came across a single red rose lying right in front of a sign.
"This looks scary!" Shou whined as they came closer to their destination.
Looking ahead at the old building, which was without a doubt the abandoned dorm the group was looking for. Shou tried to back up, but Hayato prevented him. The blue-haired boy looked at Naruto focused his gaze at the building. Something was calling to him. Something Dark.
"Aniki, I think we should just give up!" Shou exclaimed with a clatter of his teeth and a nervous expression on his face.
Naruto looked at Shou sternly, his eyes giving a serious expression.
"Stop being such a coward Shou!" Naruto uncharasterically snapped shocking the boy. "How can you ever expect to be someone when you lack to balls to back up doing something?''
"Come on Shou we went all this way. Let's go explore the abandon door!" Judai declaration with a pointed finger, practically making a broadcast out of the situation.
Suddenly the sound of a branch snapping scared the crap out of Judai, Hayato and Shou, causing them to both yell and clutch onto Naruto.
"I-It's here!" they yelled Hayato and Shou.
"Get off me," Naruto shook them off him. "Its not a ghost its only…" the person stepped out from among the bushes. "Its only Tenjoin-san."
Asuka stared at them wide-eyed, surprised to see them there.
"A-Asuka-san!" said Shou.
"Hey Asuka-san, what are you doing here?" Judai asked with his usual casualness with a mix of a lack of tact.
Asuka walked over to the group. ''The question is, what are the four of you doing here?" something in her gaze was cold and even her body language was a bit hostile.
Naruto snorted and grinned, ''Just a little nightly exploration that's all.'' He answered.
"Have none of you heard about the rumors of students going missing here?" a perplexed Asuka asked. Ghost stories, especially those at academies were told frequently and spread early to scare the freshmen.
''I believe in what I see. So for now it's nothing but silly superstitions to me.''
Asuka stared at the dorm. "The stories of this dorm are true," said Asuka. "It isn't a place to come to joke around in. Besides, it's supposed to be off-limits."Asuka looked at Naruto. "If the Academy knows about this, it'll raise some noise," she finished her explanation.
Naruto wasn't one known to back down from a challenge. "I only believe in something when the proof is right in front of me. Besides if we were cowards we wouldn't be here. We can take care of ourselves."
Asuka looked at Naruto sternly as a furious look filled her eyes. "Listen to me, seriously!" Asuka snapped at him, taking Naruto's demission of the rumors as an insult.
''Believe in fairy tales all you want Asuka-san, but I don't coward so easily to rumors. If I see a challenge I run and meet it head on. That's always been my way. Not to mention you're here so shouldn't you being considering your own advice? You never answered my question of why you're here? Well?'' Naruto flipped the argument back on the blonde.
Silence was all that came out of Asuka. Naruto suddenly felt like an as when Asuka looked down, somewhat hurt.
"Do what you want…" Asuka lowly replied in defeat once she realized there would be no convincing the stubborn guy. She began to walk the path back down to her door.
''Tenjouin-san wait...'' he called out to her, causing Asuka to pause. After a moment of indecision Asuka left them with one last bit of information. "My brother was one of the students that disappeared here," said Asuka.
"Huh?" They responded.
Naruto looked back at Asuka as she walked away. He now realized what that rose meant and why Asuka was here. Naruto wanted to say something, but opted not to. If this dorm really was as dangerous as the rumors applied he didn't want her to get involved.
"Aniki, about what Asuka-san just said," Shou said, looking over at the dorm. "I thought the stuff about this place was made up…"
The quartet looked at the dorm. "I'm going on," Naruto decided. "Whether you guys stay or go its up to you."
"You kidding?" Judai asked with a grin. "Of course I'm coming."
"R-Right," Hayato added as he, along with Naruto and Judai began to walk towards the dorm, leaving Shou behind.
"You waiting there?"
"Huh?" exclaimed Shou.
Shou looked around as his roommates left without him. Looking around, he found out very easily how much he did not want to be left alone outside. He trailed after Naruto and Hayato after jumping over the Keep Out sign.
"Wait up!" Shouted Shou. "I'm coming, too!"
Somewhere behind a tree close by the dorm, Asuka watched the quartet venture into the dorm. Sighing, she turned around to leave…only to find herself facing a tall man with a mask on and a trench coat. The man smiled as Asuka tried to scream, but she lost consciousness before she even got the chance.
At the abandoned dorm the Osiris trio looked around the dusty dorm.
Judai, Hayato and Shou walked around and looked around, both stopping in front of a wall covered with strange writings.
"This place is sweet!" Judai exclaimed. "You know, a little paint, a couple of cardboard boxes, maybe a throw rug and we could so totally move in here."
"D-Did they really play Shadow Games here?" Asked Hayato.
Shou gasped and reacted nervously to Hayato's question. "T-That's just superstition!" Stammered Shou.
Naruto stopped in front of an artist's rendition of the Thousand Years items. Then something else caught his eye. It was a somewhat small frame holding a photo of a brown-haired boy who resembled Asuka. On the photo, was a signature written as 'Fubuki 10 Join'.
''Tenjouin? Asuka's brother?' he silently wondered to himself.
Shou shined his flashlight on Naruto and upon noticing Naruto's focused expression asked him a question. "What's going on, Aniki?"
Naruto waved it off and softly murmured in response. "Oh nothing, just a little self-discovery," he continued looking at the picture, as if trying to will it to provide him with some clue that was hidden among its image.
Shou walked up to Naruto and looked at the picture. "This guy looks like Asuka-san," observed after spending a few seconds taking in the picture of the man. The eyes and general nose structure was there.
While the Osiris Red quartet continued their search, Asuka began gaining consciousness. She was still quite drowsy as she began to awake. She found herself lying back against something. Rising up her wrists she gasped as she found them bound together with a rope.
"What's this?" Asuka had contemplated t herself upon noticing her binds.
A laugh roused Asuka's attention as she looked around, finding herself in a coffin."You're going to be the bait that will lure out Uzumaki Naruto," said the voice.
Asuka looked around, memories coming back, about what had happened. "Who's there?" she demanded, her voice cracking slightly in fear. She was disorientation not to mention a bit confused.
A golden, eye-like object shined brightly on Asuka as she remembered what she was going to do before she lost consciousness…she screamed.
Shou, Hayato, Judai and Naruto all gasped as they heard Asuka's scream.
''Let's go!''
The others followed after Naruto as he followed the origin from which the scream came. Naruto leaped and flew down the stairs and dashed through the hallway until he came across a card on the ground. He paused as an out of breath Shou and Hayato caught up with him. He picked up the card, 'Etoile Cyber', one of Asuka's cards.
Hayato looked around and spotted something very peculiar on the ground. "There are marks of something being dragged away going that way," Hayato noted, directing the group up ahead.
Naruto once again took off as the duo trailed after them. They soon came to an end into a room and stopped when they spotted the person they were looking for…Asuka.
"Asuka!"
Naruto's eyes widened as she realized Asuka was in a coffin. A menacing laugh caught his attention, followed by a voice soon after as smoke began to flood the bottom of the room.
"This one's soul has already sunk into a thick darkness," a voice echoed goaded from the blanket of darkness.
Naruto looked around and demanded. "Who's there! Show yourself!''
Out of the smoke appeared the tall man. ''Welcome Uzumaki Naruto.'' The man greeted, causing Naruto to tense.
''Who the hell are you?'' the demand spilled from his lips as he tried to keep his apprehension in check.
"My name is Titan, the Shadow Duelist," the man introduced himself, making a show out of the whole thing.
Shou looked nervously at the man who called himself Titan.
"Aniki," said Shou.
"You bastard," he fought for a second to keep a cool head. "What did you do to Asuka?''
With a chortle the man continued his little performance. "She's under a little spell of mine one that only you can break upon beating me in a Shadow Game."
Hayato looked perplexed. "Shadow Games?"
''Why should I even duel you? What's the stop the four of us from just charging and kicking your ass?"
The others were shocked by the unexpected proposal. Seeing as known of them had any aptitude for actual fighting.
Titan pulled out a remote. ''You could if you want something to happen to your little girlfriend over there. Notice the device strap to her leg.''
Naruto glanced and noted right away that it was some sort of bomb.
''If I press this button she dies. If this device moves farther than three feet from me she dies. If you somehow managed to get this device away from me she dies. You see there's a special device built-in where the bomb remains inactive as long as it's near a particular body temperature. Even then her mind is trapped in the realm of shadows and the only way to reverse that is to defeat me in a duel. You have one hour to retrieve your duel disk and return back here to duel. If I even think you're going to contact outside help I'll push the button. ''
Naruto clutched his fists in frustration as he gritted his teeth. The bastard Titan had them and there was no other choice.
''Aniki?''
''I know this might be asking a lot of the three of you, but stay here and make sure nothing happens to Asuka.''
"Don't worry bro we won't let him try anything funny." Judai assured him as Naruto went to retrieve his disk and returned with 45 minutes to spare. Once he returned the duel commenced.
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Naruto:4000
Titan: 4000
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''I'll make the first move...draw.'' Titan said then picked the leftmost card from his hand.''I summon Inferno-Queen Demon in attack mode.'' A winged beast in purple clothing materialized with 900 attack points.
'A demon deck.' Naruto thought, having heard from his mother about this kind of deck.
''When this card is on the field it increases the attack points of any monster with demon in their name by 1000 attack points.'' Inferno-Queen attack points jumped up to 1900.
''A demon deck may be powerful, but the down side is you have to sacrifice life points during your standby phase to keep the monsters out.''
Titan chuckled, ''A price you say?'' He chose another card. ''That won't be necessary. Not in the presence of this card. I activate a field spell.'' A bright orange light filled the room and when it died down they were in a completely different place, or as Titan called it, the edge of Hell. "I've activated the field spell Pandemonium, the Demon's Den. With this card activated it's no longer necessary to exchange life points during my standby phases to keep my monsters out. It also gives monsters with the name demon to be reborn when destroyed outside of battle. Now it's your turn.''
Naruto frowned and glanced at Asuka. He couldn't afford to let her down.
"If you're so concerned about the girl, then allow me to put her out of your sight."
The coffin Asuka was inside of closed and took her down with it as it submerged into the ground. J
The other scowled at Titan's action.
"That's low!" Hayato exclaimed in outrage.
"You coward!" Shou insulted him.
"And you call yourself a duelist!" Judai added in outrage.
Titan laughed. "Say what you will," said Titan. "This is a game of darkness. If you prefer, I'll make you disappear, as well!"
They whimpered as they was suddenly swarmed by a black, thick heavy presence. Naruto snarled scowled at Titan.
"The enshrouding black fog…" said Titan." The heavy, black fog is engulfing you all. Hard to breathe now, isn't it?"
Judai, Shou and Hayato placed their hands on their throats as they found it difficult to breathe.
"What's this choking us up?" asked Hayato.
"It's the pressure of the Shadow Game," explained Titan. "Your legs will no longer move, so no one will be able to run away from this game."
Shou tried to move his legs, gasping when he found that Titan was right.
"He's right!" exclaimed Shou. "I can't budge my legs!"
"H-Hey! I can't move." Judai cried out.
Titan laughed. "Squirm…suffer…" said Titan. "But the moment when you'll find yourselves longing for the suffering is approaching. For what awaits the loser of a Shadow Game is eternal darkness.''
"You'll be begging to disappear when I get my hands on you once this duel is over.'' Naruto threatened the man as he drew a card. If there was one thing he inherited from his father it was the fierce protectiveness that was a trademark in their family.
"I summon Guardian Stone Kitsune in defense mode.'' (2200 Defense)''...and play two cards face down and end my turn.''
"It's my turn…draw," Titan said, drawing out a card from his deck. "I'll summon Genocide-King Demon this time in attack mode."
Genocide-King Demon appeared on the field with two-thousand attack points, but thanks to Inferno Queen's effect it increased to 3000 attack points.
"Feel the anger of my Demons!" said Titan. "Genocide-King Demon, attack Guardian Stone Kitsune! Sakuretsu! Gozo-roppu!" (Bursting Internal Organs.)
''I activate the trap guard Infinite Dismissal! It prevents your Genocide King from attacking for the resting of your battle phase and since your other monster is three hundred attack points less than my monster's defense my life points are safe.''
Baleful chuckle escaped Titan's lips. ''It won't be that easy Uzumaki. You'll need better tricks then that to beat my Demon deck," said Titan. "To chain your Infinite Dismissal trap, I'll activate Genocide-King Demon's special ability!"
Out of the fiery-liquid-like pit that resided within the room Pandemonium-Demon's Den created were six multicolored small spheres with a number on each of them. The spheres shot out of the pit and soared over to Titan's side.
''What the hell is that?''
"Genocide-King Demon's special ability is…" Titan said, beginning his explanation. "When targeted by an opponent's effect, it lets me roll a die. And if it lands on a 2 or 5, it'll negate and destroy that effect!"
Titan held his hand out under the six spheres, lined up in a clockwise position with the numbers in their consecutive order.
"For this duel, I'll be using this roulette instead of a die," explained Titan. "Now, my Roulette of Hell, carry his destiny and begin to turn!"
The spheres were inflamed with a red fire that waned until it was only on the sphere with the number 1. It began to move to the next sphere in a clockwise motion. Naruto watched the roulette with anticipation, as did the others.
"The Roulette landed on 2," said Titan. "Therefore, Genocide-King Demon's special ability activates! Infinite Dismissal is destroyed!"
''Kuso!'' Naruto gritted his teeth.
"Sakuretsu!" said Titan. "Gozo-roppu!"
The insects swarmed Guardian Stone Kitsune and exploded, destroying the Kitsune monster. Naruto shielded himself from the blast.
''I didn't think I would have to play this trap this early,'' Naruto activated his other face down card. ''Emergency Back up! When all my monsters are destroyed as a result of my opponent's monsters effect during his battle phase I can special summon one monster from my hand. And I choose the card Newborn Kit in defense mode.''
''Your life points may be protected this turn, but this Shadow Game is far from over. I end my turn.''
Naruto drew a card, ''I play the card Pot of Greed and draw two cards. Next I place a card face down and sacrifice Newborn Kit to summon Night Fox in attack mode.'' (2400.) ''Now with Night Fox I attack your Inferno Queen.''
Titan laughed, catching Naruto by surprise as he realized Night Fox's attack was stopped in midair.
"What?"
"Once again, Genocide-King Demon's special ability activates," said Titan. "Turn, Roulette of Destiny!"
The Roulette's flame began to move again in the same clockwise motion.
The flame on the Roulette stopped on 5. Naruto's eyes widened. "Damnit! He swore.
"Once again, the Roulette of Destiny has sided with me," said Titan. "That means that monster getting destroyed; kid…is going to be yours!"
Titan pointed at Night Fox. The fox's darkness attack was reverted back at him destroying himself. Naruto shielded herself and looked at his empty field.
Shou looked concerned at Naruto. "Aniki!" said Shou.
Hayato stood silent as he watched the duel, his thoughts on Titan's deck.
"A Demon deck; its true terror is its ability to counter," thought Hayato. "The power to not only negate the effects that befall them, but destroy cards that activated their special effects…If the roulette lands on the right one, then his deck will be an absolute horror! What are you going to do, Naruto?"
"Come on don't give up! You can't let this fraud win!"
"Well, all of your monsters on the field have been wiped out," said Titan.
''Thank you captain obvious would you like to point out my life points as well?" Naruto snapped.
Titan laughed at Naruto's reaction. ''You seemed to have a knack of pulling yourself out of tight places, but you'll never be able to beat me if you can hardly keep up a defensive.
Naruto blinked as Titan held up a strange golden, puzzle-like object. A golden light flashed brightly from the item.
''Once your life points hit zero you'll vanish from this world.''
Naruto started off with a low chuckle then burst out with a roar of laughter.
''A-Aniki?''
''He's lost it.''
''You think this is funny kid? Once you lose this Shadow Game it'll be the end of you and your friends.''
Naruto calmed down, ''You're a fool. A wannabe boogeyman who managed to get a hold of a little shadow magic. That fake puzzle of yours does mere parlor tricks in order to fool people, but you aren't fooling me. My turn ends.''
''You impudent bastard. You won't be laughing for much longer. I attack you directly with Genocide King!''
''This is where things turn around. I activate the trap Mirror Force!'' One of Naruto's face down cards activated.
"This wipes out all enemy attack-mode monsters!"
Titan scowled whilst the others smiled ecstatically at Naruto
"Nice move, Naruto!" said Hayato. "That won't activate Genocide-King Demon's effect!"
A mirror-like barrier appeared in front of Naruto, shielding her from Genocide-King Demon's attack. And the barrier, just like a mirror, reflected the attack back at Genocide-King Demon himself and Inferno-Queen Demon, both were destroyed. Titan shielded himself from the aftermath of the attack, glaring at Naruto.
"You're a stubborn one…"
''Hmph! This coming from a wannabe Shadow Duelist. That attack was plain careless though now next turn that leaves you open to attack.''
''Despite the minor setback my victory is still assured," said Titan. "From my hand, I activate Death-Rook Demon's special ability! When Genocide-King Demon is destroyed and sent to the graveyard…"
Titan discarded the card in his hand. "By discarding this card from my hand…Genocide-King Demon is revived!" said Titan.
Genocide-King Demon appeared back on the field.
''I was hoping you would do that,'' Naruto smirked, ''Because I have one last trap. Torrential Tribune which allows me to destroy all monsters when my opponent summons a monster.''
Titan could only scowl and draw a demon monster card from his deck lower then Archfiend as a result of Pandemonium's effect. Titan had no choice but to end his turn.
Naruto drew a card. ''I have a feeling even if I were to attack you directly you'll summon that pain in ass monster again. Even then as a Shadow Duelist who's to say your deck isn't stacked or you haven't tampered with your disk so it wouldn't record illegal play. So I'll force you to toss out your current hand with the spell Card Destruction. We both have to send our hand to the graveyard and draw the same number of cards we sent to the grave.'' Naruto finished, as the look Titan gave him was pure malice.
'Perfect.'
''I activate the spell card Monster Reborn. I summon my Night Fox in attack mode.'' Said monster materialized to the field. ''Now I attack you directly with Night Fox.''
Titan could only howl in pain as more than half his life points were obliterated. ''I play a card face down and end my turn.''
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Naruto:4000
Titan:1600
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''Way to go, Uzumaki!''
''Show him what's what Aniki.''
"You got him the ropes ow."
Titan scowled and dropped to one knee as part of his left arm, torso, and right leg began to vanish.
''Weak...is this all the power a Shadow Duelist has to offer ?'' Naruto mocked him.
''I'm not done yet Uzumaki Naruto. My Demons will never die," said Titan. "I'll discard another Death-Rook Demon from my hand… Be reborn a second time, Genocide-King Demon!"
Said monster reappeared on the field with an Attack of 2000. You're going to witness a fresh new hell this turn. I sacrifice my Genocide-King Demon…Come forth, Demonic King of the Swift Lightning.'' A summoned skull looking creature appeared with twenty-five hundred attack points.
"Tear that eyesore of a monster apart, limb by limb!" said Titan. "Dohatsu! Ten-shogeki!" (Furious Imperial Shock!)
The Demonic Swift King launched a beam of lightning at Night Fox, destroying the dark fox.
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Naruto: 3900
Titan: 1600
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A part of Naruto's left ankle disappeared. ''Wow...you actually managed to do some damage,'' Naruto mockingly replied.
Naruto drew a card. ''Could you guys tell me which of his arms has vanished?''
''Right/Left.'' They answered perplexed at the question then glanced at each other. ''What?''
''Just as I thought. You're just some con-artist using shadow duels to boost your reps. In reality you're just some sad fool who relies on to imbalance his opponents.''
"What utter nonsense!" Said Titan. "I really play Shadow Games!"
''You should have done your research then. After all my father is friends with Yugi Muto, the bearer of the Thousand-Years Puzzle, so it would be a failure on my part to be deceived by a fake. So the only logical explanation is that your just some sort of con-artist who uses mind tricks on people.''
Titan scowled. "Since my trick won't work, it'd be pointless to keep dueling you!" Titan said, throwing the Millennium Puzzle on the ground.
The Millennium Puzzle came in contact with the ground, creating a small explosion as it was destroyed. With smoke coming out of the fake puzzle, Titan decided this was the best time to get away and started walking.
''Get back here you bastard!'' Before Naruto could catch tighten the surrounding statues in the area lit up.
Titan stopped in his tracks and looked back, gasping as he saw a huge eye-shaped insignia light up underneath Naruto.
The ground began to quake, startling Titan and Naruto as the black smoke enveloped them both. The smoke dragged them into the center as it began to turn into a huge sphere of black darkness with crackling electricity. Shou's eyes widened. "Aniki!" yelled Shou.
Darkness.
Utter Darkness.
Naruto calmed his breathing as he looked around.
Titan was shocked. "W-What's this?" Exclaimed Titan.
''This is a pocket of shadows creating by a real Shadow Duelist. It looks like someone is here to claim our souls.''
Suddenly ink-like blobs that were falling from above piling onto each other. The blobs went after Titan and started to surround him, freaking the 'supposed' Shadow Duelist out.
"S-S-S-Stay back!" Yelled Titan. "Help me!"
Naruto watched as blobs started covering Titan, some even went into Titan's mouth. He then noticed these same creatures were making their way towards him. Suddenly a bright crimson shape illuminated the darkness. It began to take shape.
''Your pathetic monster are no match for demons. Wallow in despair as we claim your soul!" The possessed Titan said as all the ink creatures came together to form a phallic looking creature with tentacles.
"Even reborn you manage to get yourself into trouble." The voice spoke, finally taking shape. It was a giant Kitsune with nine tails. A beam of energy gathered in its mouth before it was fired like a projectile. The blast his Titan and dark essence was completely evaporated by the attack.
Naruto turned and looked at the thing in awe. "You…You're Kurama." The words escaped his lips. The darkness around Naruto began to fade as he soon woke in the living world where his friends were waiting.
''This isn't over Uzumaki Naruto...'' Hayato blinked as he heard a sound, but didn't know where it came from."That voice just now…" Hayato said as the sphere of darkness began to shrink.
Hayato turned around, feeling ominous and gasped as he saw the sphere of darkness. It began to crackle violently with energy as it shrunk. Judai, Hayato grabbed Shou and threw himself themselves onto the ground.
"Hit the ground!" said Hayato.
Shou yelped as he came in contact with the ground. Hayato shielded Shou as Naruto and Judai leaped behind a piece of debris.
Asuka, still unconscious, was still inside the coffin, which was now open. The forceful airstream caused the coffin to tilt and fall down.
Naruto spotted the coffin with Asuka. The airstream pulled the coffin closer to the trio. Naruto shot forward and grabbed onto a section of the coffin. He braced himself as the sphere reached the height of his power and faded. ''Don't worry Asuka...you're safe now.''
"Aniki, where did that guy go?" asked Shou.
''After he lost he fled,'' He lied, not wanting to divulge the truth and bring them into anymore danger by getting them involved.
Elsewhere Professor Chronos walked down a hall, lighting up his path with a flashlight. "Uzumaki Naruto should be smashed to bits by now," Professor Chronos said to himself, laughing.
The blonde-haired professor entered a room and looked around, finding it empty.
"There is no one here," he said. "I bet that scoundrel failed me-no ne!"
Shining his flashlight around, Professor Chronos stopped on one spot, finding a card on the floor. He knelt and picked it up, reading what it said after using his flashlight.
"'Bill of Receipt for Sir Chronos de Medici'," Professor Chronos read, turning around and beginning to walk out. "I haven't paid, but I should take this with me. All'arrabbiata…"
Back at the forest the sleeping Asuka began to option her eyes. The first thing she heard was the sound of birds tweeting. She lifted her head and came face-to-face with Naruto.
Naruto smiled at Asuka. "You're alright Asuka-san."
Asuka, now alert, looked around, spotting Judai, Hayato and Shou.
"What are you guys doing here?" she asked, her memories a bit scattered.
''About earlier I ask your forgiveness. I wasn't aware of what you lost and I hope you can accept my apology.''
Asuka blinked and smiled. "It's okay."
''And the bastard that kidnapped you is...gone,'' He said trying to find the right word.
Asuka gasped at the information. "Then, you guys…"
Naruto reached into his pocket, taking out a card as Hayato handed her a frame. Naruto held out the card to Asuka who took it.
''Here,'' He handed her a small rectangular frame.
Asuka took the picture and turned it around, her eyes widening and sparkling a bit in joy. She held the frame with both hands as she stared at the photo. "Nii-san!" exclaimed Asuka. "It's unmistakable! This is Nii-san's signature!"
Asuka, sensing the perplexed stares from her friends, decided to explain.
"My brother always wrote the 'Ten' in 'Tenjoin' like this as a play on words," she said.
''It was the only clues I could find. After you told us about him I wanted to help out more. I'm sorry but this is all I could find.''
Asuka held the photo closely as she stared at Naruto."Then, that's why you purposely…?" said Asuka.
The sun began to rise as a rooster began to crow.
''Damn...its morning already. You two get back to the dorms because I hate to see you in trouble because I dragged you along.''
''Aniki, what about you?''
''I'm going to help Asuka get back to her dorm.''
''It's okay Uzumaki I'm...'' Asuka tried to stand but lost her balance and fell forward, only for Naruto to catch her.
''You've been through a lot. Let me help you.''
''I...ok...''
After exchanging goodbyes Judai, Shou and Hayato went on their way back to the Osiris Red, well yellow dorms. (The dorm is yellow.)
Taking ten minutes to convince Asuka to get on his back the blonde was now carrying the Obelisk Blue piggy back style back to her dorm. Most of the trip there was silent until Naruto said, ''No matter what Tenjouin-san I'll help you find your brother. It's a promise of a lifetime.''
''Uzumaki...''
''When I saw how hurt you looked earlier it caused a revelation. I never...I never want to see you hurt again,'' He said as Asuka lightly gasped. Her cheeks started to heat up. ''I'll do whatever it takes to make you smile. So let me be your strength.''
''Uzumaki...''
Naruto turned his head. ''Please...call me Naruto.''
''Fine...but only if you call me Asuka.''
''Right then, Asuka-san. We should be there in a few minutes.''
Asuka didn't say anything as she rested her head against Naruto's back. It seemed every day the blond did or say something to surprise her. There was no telling what surprises were going to be in store for next week. Until then she wanted to enjoy this one moment. This moment of warmth and safety he provided.
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Well I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. The next chapter will be taking a section or two out of the Manga. Feel Free to suggest new Kitsune or Shinobi card (Any character from Naruto can be used.) and I just mind use that card and give said person a shout out. Remember, it has to be characteristically accurate like Temari having a wind related ability or something like that.
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Naruto frowned and glanced at Asuka. He couldn't afford to let her and her magnificent breasts down.
"If you're so concerned about breasts, then allow me to put her out of your sight."
The coffin Asuka was inside of closed and took her down with it as it submerged into the ground.
''No breasts! You bastard!''
Hayato and Shou scowled at Titan's action.
"That's low!" said Hayato.
"You coward!" said Shou.
Titan laughed.
"Say what you will," said Titan. "This is a game of darkness. If you prefer, I'll make you disappear, as well!"
Shou and Hayato whimpered. Naruto snarled scowled at Titan.
"The enshrouding black fog…" said Titan. "The heavy, black fog is engulfing you all. Hard to breathe now, isn't it?"
Hayato placed his hands on his throat as he found it difficult to breathe.
"Fog! Too thick! Can't breathe because of fog!''
''Hayato I can breathe just fine. It's probably because you fat!'' Shou replied.
''Hey!''
''You know what screw this!'' Naruto said taking out a kunai and flinging it. It hit Titan dead center in the head causing him to fall back dead. The fog then disappeared.
''Aniki! What about the bomb?''
''The dumbass said body temperature not heart rate. His body won't immediately drop temperature upon death. I don't think so at least. Come on let's go rob this bastard of his cards and save breasts.
''Yes quickly... before she wakes up,'' Shou added.
''Am I the only normal one around here?'' Hayato asked.
''You mean besides being fat then yes,'' Naruto replied.
''God damnit enough with the fat jokes. I hate those damned fat jokes.''