Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Scars of Life ❯ The Chuunin Fight Finals ( Chapter 2 )

 

Chapter 2-The Chuunin Fight Finals

One month later and no one have seen Naruto since. It was time for the finals. As everyone made their way to take their seats Sakura spotted a boy dressed in a black cloak. “Hey that guy looks cute.” said Ino Sakura's best friend and rival. Sakura blushed then shook her head. She had it for Sasuke. Then a pair of dark blue eyes stared up at her. Sakura froze at the sight. It couldn't be Naruto. Then the eyes resumed looking back at the jounin referee. Neji looked at Naruto while the blonde had his eyes close. He was speaking with the great Kyuubi.

“I see that you're getting excited kit. I can't wait to see that Hyuuga get torn up!” said Kyuubi. Naruto's eyes twitched once and replied in his head, “Oh shut up fox. I just came here to fight Neji and probably fight Gaara.” Kyuubi snorted. His kit was going to become like his father one day. Then Hayate said, “Let's begin the first match. Hyuuga Neji versus Uzumaki Naruto.” Then the others went to the platform above. “You cannot change your destiny.” commented Neji. Naruto still had his eyes closed and replied, “So what? I don't believe in destiny. You only say that because you too have to face against your own.” Neji frowned and asked, “Why do you fight?” “To make the village acknowledge me and to achieve my ambition.” replied the blonde hair ninja. Neji then started the first move.

Sakura saw them as they fought. She felt her stomached churn by the way Naruto's eyes has changed. It looked as though he has lost every emotion within him. Like he doesn't care anymore. Not a damn thing! Then she saw how Naruto kept dodging Neji's attacks. This was awkward. Down below Naruto was dodging the Hyuuga's punches and shurikens. Then Neji said, “Kaiten! 64 strikes!” Then he kept hitting Naruto doubling his attacks. Neji smirked triumphantly as Naruto collapsed. But that smirked vanished as Naruto got to his feet. “You cannot do anything. I have sealed you Tenketsus.” said Neji. Naruto smirked.

Neji raised an eyebrow. Naruto then released some chakra out. Neji's eyes widen in shock. “Do you really believe that Hyuuga? I come from one of the strongest clans in Konoha. I know how to counter you Kaiten.” said Naruto. Then he looked at the shocked Hyuuga. Neji gritted his teeth and asked, “Why do you defy your destiny?” “Because like I said…I don't believe in destiny. If I defy mines then do you defy yours?” responded Naruto. Neji was shocked. Neji asked, “What are you talking about?” “During your fight with Hinata-san you were trying to kill her. I know all about the Hyu-.” but he was cut off. “You don't know anything!” yelled the Hyuuga.

Naruto opened his eyes and replied, “Yes I do. I know about the branch and main family of the Hyuuga. You were to protect the main family from being harmed but you defied that when you fought against Hinata.” Neji closed his eyes. “You don't know anything.” Naruto sighed and said, “I know more than you. I even know about your seal that you were given from the main family. You are a caged bird.” Neji opened his eyes and said, “Let's finish this.” Naruto nodded then they started to fight again.

Sakura looked at Hinata to see a shocked expression on the young Kunoichi's face. Hinata thought, `Naruto-kun…so you really did acknowledge me.' As Neji did Hakke Naruto broke through it. Hiashi was shocked to see the demon boy break through the Jyuuken shield. Neji was on the floor and asked, “How did?” “I know because I too defy my destiny. No one should be alone in this world when there are others to help you achieve your goal. You don't know how it feels to be hated since birth Neji. If you let me…I could help you get rid of that seal of which keeps you a caged bird.” replied Naruto. This shocked the Hyuugas. This Uzumaki kid can help get rid of the seal that keeps Neji a caged bird. Hinata smiled. Her so called brother could be free.

Hayate thought, `This boy is really something. He knows about destiny.' Then he yelled, “Winner Uzumaki Naruto!” The crowd actually cheered. Naruto then helped Neji up and walked up towards the platform. Sasuke wasn't here yet and he could feel Gaara getting intimated. Then they skipped the next battle. Sakura said, “I'll be back Ino.” Ino nodded as her friend left. Naruto felt someone behind him and turned to see Sakura. “Congratulations Naruto-kun.” said Sakura smiling. Naruto raised an eyebrow.

Then they resumed watching the other fights. As the crowd grew timid Naruto appeared next to Hayate down below. “What is it?” asked the jounin. Naruto looked at him and said, “Nothing. Just wanted to come down here.” Hayate nodded. Then appeared Kakashi and Sasuke in a storm of leaves. `Show off.' thought Naruto. “Let me kill him!” said Kyuubi. “Kyuubi! If I allow you to do that I'll kill you!” yelled Naruto inside his head. Kyuubi shrunk back. Then the match between Sasuke and Gaara began.

Naruto stayed beside Hayate's side to see how much Sasuke has learned. That's when saw Gaara trap himself in a sand type cocoon. `Shukaku.' thought Naruto. Then an explosion was heard and Naruto followed the Sand Trio along with Sasuke. “Did you know this was going to happen?” asked Sasuke. Naruto just stared ahead and replied, “Yep. Way before any of you did.” Sasuke then looked ahead. What was up with his teammate? Then they hurried.

Sakura, Shikamaru, Hinata, and Packing was chasing after them. They were ordered by Kakashi to go after the two boys. As much as Sakura like to admit it she was worried for them. Sasuke having a cursed seal and Naruto being different but that was cut short. They continued with Shikamaru behind. Hinata was worried about her little mistune. `Please be okay Naruto-kun.' thought the Hyuuga heiress.

Naruto and Sasuke then caught up with Gaara and Tamari with Canker behind. Temari was about to fight them but Gaara stopped her. “Leave now Temari!” yelled Gaara. Temari nodded and disappeared. Naruto then felt Shukaku's power released. Naruto took Sasuke to another tree branch. “What is it Dope?” asked the Uchiha heir. Naruto said, “He isn't like you Sasuke.” “Huh?” replied Sasuke. Naruto said, “He is a demon vessel also known as a jinchuuriki. He has a demon within him called Shukaku. The one tailed demon.” Sasuke nodded then he asked, “So how do we fight him?” “You won't but I will.” Sasuke stared at him but nodded.

Sakura, Hinata, and Pakkun made it in time to see Naruto fighting Gaara but there were weird black marks on him that looked like Sasuke's seal. Sakura then saw Sasuke watching them battle. “Sasuke-kun!” yelled Sakura. Sasuke flinched and looked at his pink hair teammate. Hinata and Sakura rushed to him and checked up on him. “How come you're not fighting Sasuke-kun?” asked Sakura. Then Gaara noticed her. Naruto noticed this and yelled, “Sasuke hurry and get Sakura and Hinata away!” This confused him but it was too late. Sakura was then trapped to a tree with sand binding her.

Naruto gritted his teeth as the black marking gave way. Then he made some hand seals and said, “Chidori!” Then he harmed the sand boy. Gaara coughed out blood and collapsed making the sand binding Sakura weaken. Naruto then jumped back to Hinata and Sasuke. Hinata asked, “Are you all right Naruto-kun?” Naruto nodded and said, “I'm fine Hinata. Sasuke when I hurt Gaara again grab Sakura and get away from here.”