25 Lovers Fight

Sasuke POV

I looked at the scoreboard and saw that I had to fight the Suna guy. This was going to be difficult. I had lost against Lee and this guy is on a whole different level. I hope Ishizu can help me.

At trading ground 43.

"What do you mean you have no time?" I asked Ishizu. Ishizu looked at me with a boring look. "As I explained to you I have to prepare for important stuff and can't let myself be distracted by teaching."

I was not mad at him but sad as I knew that Ishizu-sensei was strong and he could help me.

General POV

Sasuke changed after he lost against Lee. He realized that there are people stronger than him in his year and he needed to ask for help, not demand it. So instead of creating a tantrum because of his Uchiha pride, he asked if Ishizu could help him otherwise.

Ishizu felt a warm feeling from his left palm. Looking down, he saw the Yin seal glowing.

'I can't teach him but I know who can.' Ishizu sighed: "Look I can't help you, but I can give you tips and I will make Kakashi's life miserable if he won't help you."

Sasuke was happy that Ishizu wanted to help him. Not directly, but help was help.

"So what can you tell me?"

Ishizu stood up: "You fight against Sunagakure's strongest Genin. A Jinchūriki of the Ichibi. If you don't know what a Jinchūriki is then read about it and the Bijuus. He uses sand attacks to kill his opponent. He has an automatic defense, so you need to be fast or just pure destructive. Raiton attacks are what you need. Learn them and go to Kakashi and tell him to teach you his signature move called 'Chidori'. It will help you against his shield."

It amazed Sasuke at how much information he got. He thanked Ishizu and went to look at the things Ishizu told him. 'Bijuu, Jinchūriki, wonder what that is. I have to look it up.'

Ishizu's POV.

'Finally, he is gone and I can concentrate on my mission'. I jumped to the platform where the 3rd and Orochimaru would fight and placed a Summoning seal there so I could summon myself during the fight and help Sarutobi fight the snake. I also reversed summoned myself to the *DD* to learn the first style: Panda Style: Defence.

During the month

General POV

"So are you ready Hinata?" asked Ishizu. Hinata nodded with confidence: "Yes Ishizu-Sensei. I will do my best to become stronger and win over Naruto so he will accept me as his wife." To Naruto's misfortune Ishizu told Hinata a lie that if she wins against Naruto, Naruto will accept her as his wife. Ishizu got into how fighting stand: "Ok show me your determination."

"Hai"

Days before the Chunin Finals.

Ishizu's POV.

I watched as Hayate was left for dead by Baki and Kabuto. I waited for them to leave and then went to him. I felt his pulse to see if he still breaths and to my luck, he was on the brink of death.

'Now let's see if it worked.' I pushed chakra into my eyes and felt my vision change.

"Jigukodo"

I watched as the King of Hell appeared before me. I put Hayate into his mouth and in 10 seconds he was out and with no injuries. I felt my chakra dropping and an alarming rate but held on. He was alive, but I made sure he wouldn't be waking up before the invasion.

I felt a chakra signature coming and saw Hayate's girlfriend. "Who are you and what have you done to Hayate?"

I could see from her body figure that she was ready to attack so I answered: "I have saved his life and now he will be fine." I left very fast with my remaining chakra so she couldn't follow me. I went home to sleep in my bed as the first big event was near.

The days went by. I went through my plan many times over as to not make any mistakes. And like that the month went by.

Chunin final exam

Many people grouped together to watch the first fight between the two teammates. Ishizu noticed that a lot of the civilians cheered for Hinata to win the first fight against Naruto. In the Hokage room, two major figures were sitting. They were the Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi and the 'Kazekage' Rasa.

"So what do you think about these years Genin Kazakage-sama?" asked the Hokage. The Kazekage chuckled: "Oh I am really looking forward to seeing these years Genin. I heard that Sasuke Uchiha, being the number one, will fight against my younger child." Hiruzen smiled: "Yes, but I can tell that he is not the strongest one in these years Chunin exam".

It surprised Orochimaru, hearing Hiruzen telling him that the Uchiha was not the strongest. "Then do tell Hokage-sama who is the best in Konoha's Genin."

With a proud voice, Hiruzen answered: "Of course it is Naruto Uzumaki. During one of our new exercises, the Uchiha lost against Rock Lee, who can only use Taijutsu. Lee's teammate, however, who was stronger than Lee got defeated by Naruto."

From the outside Orochimaru showed surprise: "Ohh, but they didn't fight against each other, am I right? Maybe the fight will be held today to see who is the better one."

Hiruzen didn't waver: "I am not biased but I doubt that Sasuke will win against Naruto. Naruto's teacher is one of the best Jonin we have in Konoha. He could very well be the next Hokage if he didn't reject me. He trained Naruto and his other teammates a lot. Even the first fight will be against two of Ishizu's Genin. While Kakashi Hatake is well known for his laziness."

Underneath the Kazekage's hat, an Orochimaru snorted. 'I had enough of these praises. You, old man, will soon take your last breath. It is unfortunate that you didn't make me Hokage but instead the Namikaze but for now, let's see what this Genin's have up their sleeves.'

"Hinata Hijūga and Naruto Uzumaki please come to the arena."

In a second, one could see both of them standing in front of the proctor. It shocked a lot as they only seen the Body flicker technique used by Chunin and Jonin. Seeing Genin's using it was not heard of. Some looked at Ishizu who was sitting and as he felt the gazes on him he looked at the looks given to him.

"What? They both were ready to learn it. It is also an easy technique. I believe everyone should learn in sooner." People sweatdropped but dismissed him as they wanted to watch the fight.

Ishizu leaned over the arena and shouted: "Hinata if you win, I will fulfill the promise I made to you. I swear on my pride that I still have!"

In the arena, Naruto felt a shiver running down his spine as he watched Hinata's eyes started to have a fire in them.

'Oh, what has Ishizu-sensei told Hinata that made her so aggressive?'

He liked her sweet side, but he feared the side she was showing now. Hinata showed a smile that only was seen from a devil as she looked at Naruto. As Ishizu looked at Hinata's eyes, it reminded him of a certain redhead. "Naruto-kun please surrender so I won't have to break every bone in your body."

Naruto stood firm and proclaimed: "Never! I will not lose and I will show you and the others how strong I am. Now let's go."

The proctor started and both Naruto and Hinata charged at each other. As they fought, one could see that Hinata was the initiator, and Naruto was defending himself. 'Damm, her Juuken is fearsome, I can't fight her any longer in close combat or she will eventually hit me,' thought Naruto.

Naruto summoned a dozen Shadow clones that attacked Hinata. The Hijūga girl didn't even consider the clones as opponents and used her Juuken to destroy them. As she looked at the real Naruto, she saw a mist covering the arena. "Hidden Mist Jutsu. Let's see how you can deal with this. Your Byakugan is useless against the mist."

(I don't know if that is true but here it is because of Chakra Mist)

Hinata's smile didn't waver as she made hand signs: "That would be true if you would fight against a standard Hijūga.

Fuuton: Daitoppa."

Wind was formed but Naruto wasn't finished. "I will take that as a helping hand. Making hand signs Naruto breathed many small fireballs at the wind, which increased due to the wind and were heading to Hinata. Hinata activated her protective eight trigrams jutsu to block the fireballs.

As everyone was amazed at the awesome defense of Hinata, Ishizu closely watched Naruto. He was not impressed at the moment waiting for Naruto to show more of ability. He knew that Naruto wouldn't use Kurama against Hinata but Ishizu would give Jiraiya hell if he didn't train Naruto properly.

Against Kiba, Naruto could play around but not against someone like Hinata. Underestimating her would be his biggest mistake.

As Hinata defended against the fireballs Naruto created shadow clones. Some charged at Hinata while two stood by Naruto's side. Hinata used her barrier to destroy them. Ishizu started to smile as a small blue ball forming in Naruto's hand. It was far from the original he created in canon but it was earlier than in canon. Ishizu wondered what Naruto did so Jiraiya would agree to teach him.

'Hmm, I would be disappointed at Naruto if he couldn't use it.'

"Let's do it," the clones shouted before dispelling.

"Rasengan!"

Naruto ran at Hinata and slammed the mini Rasengan at the barrier. The barrier was destroyed because of the sheer force the mini Rasengan had and Hinata was thrown away. She tried to get up, but Narutō stood above her with a kunai in his hand.

"I surrender Naruto-kun."

Naruto smiled and held a hand for Hinata to grab. The crowd was silent. Many spectators were civilians and wanted the Hijūga to win. They could not believe that the demon brat won against a Hijūga.

Ishizu frowned at the civilian. He would try to use this hatred to make Naruto into a good Shinobi. Not a blind follower of Konoha but a more calculating one. He still could become Hokage or what not, but not with a mindset like in canon.

One should not live for the village but for the people you love.

Buildings could be remade but people not.