Bab 10: GOT JUMPED
( I will be referring to the clones and Naruto as clones because I don't want to reveal his location to you the reader unless I see it fit)
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The stadium was full of Shinobi, konoha civilians and two kage of their own respective villages, the third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi of the leaf and the fourth Kazekage Rasa of the sand. "THANKS EVERYONE FOR COMING TO THE HIDDEN LEAF CHUUNIN SELECTION EXAM!!, WE WILL NOW START THE MAIN TOURNAMENT MATCHES BETWEEN THE 8 PARTICIPANTS WHO MADE IT THROUGH THE PRELIMINARIES, PLEASE STAY AND WATCH UNTIL THE END!!!" The Hokage's voice enhanced through chakra could be heard all over the coliseum as he announced the event to all the potential rich clients in the audience.
" Listen there have been some last minute changes, look at this" Genma the special jonin incharge of overseeing the chunin exams pulled out a sheet of paper with the tournament placement on it.
"Check once again to see who you're fighting"
' I had an extra first round match, did dosu forfeit' shikamaru unshure why anyone would give up at this point in the test grew suspicious.
"Hey, what about sasuke" Naruto asked Genma the question that's been bothering him for a while now."if he isn't here by the start of his match he will be disqualified".
'This isn't like him, even if he had to crawl he'd be here' Sasuke's absence was an anomaly, this had never happened before."THE ARENA IS DIFFERENT BUT THE RULES ARE THE SAME AS IN THE PRELIMS,... THERE ARE NONE, YOU FIGHT UNTIL ONE OF YOU DIES OR ACKNOWLEDGES DEFEAT,BUT IF I DETERMINE THAT THE FIGHT IS OVER...I'LL STEP IN AND STOP IT, YOU GOT THAT?"
" Now for the first fight, Naruto Uzumaki and Neji Hyuga, stay the rest of you get off the stage" as the rest left the stage Neji and Naruto faced one another. The croud's eyes were peeled and their hearts were restless.
Hinata and kiba were wandering around looking for seats. " Hey Hinata over here, these seats are free" kiba and Hinata sat down next to those two guys. "To think he got this far". "Yeah how lucky can he be, but this is the end of the line his opponent in Neji". Hinata clenched her fists ' Naruto won't lose because I'll be cheering him on'. Just then Hinata began cheering Naruto on but forget Naruto even the people sitting right next to her could only hear her mumbling under her voice.
As Neji and Naruto looked at eachother Neji spoke" Looks like you have something to say ...". Naruto lifted his fist and pointed it at Neji " I'll kick your ass" <BYAKUGAN> Neji looked at Naruto's eyes ' The eyes of someone without doubt, he is sure of himself and his words'.
"Now the first fight, BEGINS!!!",a gust of wind blew past Naruto and Neji, time slowed down and the world froze.
<MULTI SHADOW CLONE JUTSU>
five clones appeared next to Naruto and charged in after Neji. One by one Neji elimated the clones with maximum efficiency.
<NINJA ART SUMMONING JUTSU>
While Neji was distracted by the clones Naruto took the opportunity to call his partner to his side " Come out ash". "Frogadier" ash came prepared he knew he would be needed soon and came armed with ninja wire and a tanto. Ash leaped away and began setting traps even though Neji would see right through them, it would limit his options and perhaps leave an opening.
Naruto creating more shadow clones began assaulting Neji without giving him a break. Countless clones were dispelled 'does this guy have eyes at the back of his head, I can't even touch him" so your dream is to become the Hokage , it's impossible for you... I can see it with these eyes, talent is desided at birth, your fate was already set from the moment you were born"
" So what? I will just work hard enough to break those limits that bind me"
"Look closer at reality those that become Hokage are born for that destiny. You won't succeed by simply trying, the only fate we all share is death".
"It's not that easy to break my spirit"
<MULTI SHADOW CONE JUTSU>
Countless clones charged forward "I've already seen through your attack pattern" Naruto smirked " Well it's a good thing I've got more than one" low reaching attacks were sent towards Neji's legs from multiple directions to keep him moving. Neji weaved through the clones and he jumped to get out of a combo attack the clones sent his way"NOW". The clones threw caltrops all over the ground. Neji landed with ease in the gaps between the spikey trap. He had to once again dodge and use a kunai to deflect incoming shiruken thrown from different angles periodically by naruto's clones not giving him any time to relax.
'I know where he is' as he dodged through the rain of shiruken and weaved between the caltrops he hastily approched one of the many Naruto that was at the back of a large group and struck him in the chest. Neji smirked as she looked at Naruto coughing up blood he lowers his guard for a moment ' it's already over already, as expected' Naruto raised his head and chuckled " got you". *POOF*. Ninja wire surrounded him yet there was still room for retreat and he could see it perfectly. Suddenly the group of clones near by charged at him and managed to slow him down enough for escape to become impossible. <ROTATION>. Neji used his Trump card a defensive and offensive taijutsu unique to the main branch of the Hyuga clan.
With that all the clones near him were destroyed and so was the wire. The trap set by Ash and naruto ended up failing but Ash never stopped looking for opportunities, he drew his tanto and made his way to Neji's location.
Neji rotation speed began to decline and there, an opening was presented and ash decisively dashed forth and slashed Neji against the flow of his spin and managed to deal a heavy blow slashing Neji cleanly across his chest horizontally. Blood gushed out but Neji managed to stop it by pressing on some pressure points to tense some muscles preventing further blood loss.
Naruto took that opportunity to deal some damage, three clones appeared under Neji and launched him up with powerful kicks "just because you can see me doesn't mean you can do anything about it" the clones jumped up followed by Ash "GAAAAHH!!!" two clones launched Naruto and ash higher up. "ALL RIGHT LETS GO ASH!!!" Naruto performed a hand sign.
<MULTI SHADOW CLONE JUTSU>
Clones appeared surrounding Neji in a mid-air sphere like formation .Ash answers with a nod and brought out ninja wire and attached a kunai to attached to one end.
"NA-RU-TO, UZUMAKI BARRAGE" clones charged in attacking Neji from every direction and Naruto finished it off with a final puch with Ash from below landing a double uppercut right on his chin knocking him out. Ash skillfully launched one end of of the ninja wire ar Neji entwining it around Neji and launching the other end toward a tree securing it on a branch before Neji fell past the brach and spun around it until he was tied up on the branch laying on his back facing the sky.
Ash appeared ontop of Neji drawing his tanto and leaving a small slash wound on his neck. Genma dazed by what just happened finally got himself together and body flickerd to Neji and checked his pulse and his body's condition. 'he should be fine nothing the medical ninjas can't take care of '. He used the body flicker once more and appeared next to Naruto and ash " THE WINNER OF THE FIST ROUND GOES TO, NARUTO UZUMAKI" silence ensued at the spectator stand wide eyes and gaping mouthes were uniformly worn by everyone that knew Naruto. Hinata though could be seen smiling brightly unresponsive to the commotion around her.
Sakura was shocked the most '... Who is that and what did he do with Naruto, there's no way that's really him and what the hell is with that frog why's it so big..... HOW AM I GONNA KEEP UP WITH HIM NOW '
'So that's the kid dad talked about, not to shabby, I kinda wish he was on my team now how lucky can kakashi get first Sasuke now this monster of a kid.... Well as long as no one's stopping me then I guess I could teach him a thing or two in my spare time' Asuma had taken a liking to Naruto and desired to pass on some of his wisdom down to him when he gets the chance. And by chance he means when no one's looking.
"It seems konoha has produced another wolf hidden amongst sheep" the Kazekage looked at Naruto and ash while exchanging pleasantries with the Hokage " yes konoha is blessed with many talents " Hiruzen brow creased ' when did Naruto get this strong, revealing such strength to the public is bound to make him a target for elimination, though he is his father's son' Hiruzen smiled his worries away reminiscing about the past. As he looks at Naruto he sees his father within him.
Naruto grabbed ash with his shoulder over his neck and ash did the same " HAHAHA, WE WOOOOONN" " FROGGAAAAA" The two jumped and danced waving their hands blowing kisses to the crowd. When Naruto was searching through the croud he saw Hinata he smiled "THANK FOR CHEERING ME ON HINATA I WON ALL THANKS TO YOU"
Hinata's blush went out of control and she fainted on the spot. "Hey Hinata are you ok" kiba caught Hinata before she fell to the ground 'He knew, even though he couldn't hear me he believed I was cheering him on'
Naruto faced ash, "hey ash wanna stick around and keep me company while watching the other matches". " Froga" the two Victor's stepped off the field and went to the waiting room.
On the tree branch Neji woke up unable to move. Stepping out of the shadows Genma approaches him " even a caged bird if smart enough would try and open the cage with its beak, never giving up it's desire to be free and fly in the sky, this time you lost" the medical team arrived to move Neji out of the examination arena and so Genma undid the binds Neji was in. Once Neji was free he was gently moved by the medical team to the medical room.
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In the medical room
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Hisashi Hyuga walked into the room"I'm sorry but could you leave us alone?" once the medical staff recognizing him, they decided to give them some time alone. Neji sat up with difficulty."what do you want" Hisashi wore a sad expression "I came to tell you the truth about that day....That day... I was fully prepared to die"
shocked Neji yelled at Hisashi " WHAT, WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT, That day my father died in your place".
"It may appear so but.. that is not the truth"
"Why, after all these years" neji didn't understand why was something so important would be kept from him." I'm telling you now because I thought you'd believe me now" Hisashi went and told Neji what really happened that day. Hizashi chose to replace Hisashi of his own free will. He didn't die for his duty as part of the side branch of the clan rather he died for Hisashi as a brother would. He chose to die for Neji,his brother, his family and for the whole village of his own free will. Hisashi died as a free man, a caged bird no longer.
" WHY WOULD I LISTEN TO THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE A COVINIENT STORY MADE BY THE MAIN FAMILY"
"I knew you'd say that, that's why I waited until now...I wanted to not as a member of the main family but as hizashi's brother.....wanted to tell you my younger brother's final words" Neji was shocked before him was the patriarch of the Hyuga clan bowing to him on his knees with his head on the ground." Believe me..."
"... Please, raise your head" tears flowed down Neji's face 'Father, is a person's destiny like a cloud drifting with an inescapable flow or can a person choose the flow he wishes'. Neji looked through the window to see two birds flying freely in the sky.
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This is a robbery put the power stones in the bag 💰
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