~Naruto's POV~

It's an hour before we all have to start to battle each other.

Kurama made Shikamaru, Kiba, Kuro, Natalie, Fumiko, and yes, even Fumiko along with little Yuki, Choji, katsuo, Kouki, and me train our butts off. And this is not just for the tournament.

We decided, we're all going to leave this village. Itachi is coming with us, along with the Makoto clan, Shikamaru's parents, Paku, Roa, Kakashi, Hinata, because her family's disappointed in her and lost hope towards the shy girl, and Fumiko's family. 

Jiji is going to stay here along with Itachi's parents because it is here where there clan resides. They made us all promise to visit though. 

Just then, the announcer called up Hinata and Neji.

Hinata did her best, and lasted longer than many expected, but still lost. Although it is more than likely because Neji has more training. I'll probably help train her when we leave. I don't want to have to keep a look out on everyone in the group while traveling to our new to-be home.

Next was Sakura and Kiba. I think it was pretty obvious who won that one. Miss Bubble Gum barely lasted ten seconds in the ring before she got knocked out.

Then Kuro and Sasuke went up. Kuro had taken a few hits because he was messing around with his prey, but hit Sasuke uppercut to the jaw that sent him flying back, knocked out.

This continued up until my turn. I was going up against Lee. I decided to play nice and not us any ninjustu or genjustu, but taijustu. 

I blocked as he tried to hit me in the face.I then kicked him in the gut, knocking him back. Lee quickly recovered and ran towards me, planing to make me think he was going to strike my face, but was going to actually going to kick my legs out from under me. 

I jump over him, grabbing his shoulders, and sent him head first into the ground, effectively knocking him unconscious. 

The final round, it was me against Kuro.

I activated my sharingan, and got into my, personal, fighting stance, ready to pound him into the ground, as Kuro got into his. 

I launched myself at my brother, attempting to give him a good hit in the gut. Kuro blocked, having no time to get out of the way, he absorbed the hit, wincing a bit. I jumped back before he could kick my legs.

Kuro came flying at me, going to hit my cheek, but I jumped onto his shoulders. I grabbed Kuro's head, and leaned back, causing to stubble and fall. I quickly jumped off of my little brother before I could fall with him.

Kuro scowled as he looked up at me. 

"That was uncalled for!" The boy shouted.

I laughed a bit, replying with, "All's fair in love and war."

He gave me a confused look, about to ask a question, but I kicked him in his side, causing him to fall once more. 

Kuro quickly got up this time and put some distance between us.

He then started to throw kunai at me. I quickly dodged all but one of them. Kuro had managed to nick my arm, causing my arm to bleed a bit. 

"You're getting better, little brother of mine." I praised the younger.

Kuro chuckled a bit. "You are not so bad yourself, Nii-san. 

I gave my brother a cheeky smile.

Well, that was before an immense pain came over me. 

Hey guys! Ya, ya I know it's short, but, this is to help make up for the last chapter coming a few days late. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and look forward to the next! Anyway, until next time, bye! 

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