Team Mutant Ninja Clan

It was no joke, this Reptile guy wanted to slaughter him, he could see it in his eyes. Naruto lunged back as he quickly pulled out a ninja shuriken. He held it tight in hand as Reptile got closer; he slowly felt the blade slice is hand open. Naruto sucked up the pain as small amounts of blood flowed out. Reptile made the first move as he swung a large blade at Naruto who blocked it with his shuriken. He couldn’t tell what kind of sword it was; he hadn’t seen anything like it.

Naruto kicked the sword out of his hand and as he did Reptile shot acid out of his mouth, luckily Naruto jumped to the side. Reptile then kicked the shuriken out of Naruto’s hand as it rolled a few feet away. Naruto ignored this as he threw a punch at Reptile who ducked. They engaged in battle, Reptile appeared to have a slight edge. Naruto wasn’t used to not using chakra attacks. Naruto tripped Reptile as he flipped backwards a few times over to his shuriken. He quickly picked it up. Before Reptile could react the shuriken is jabbed into his arm by Naruto, who then grabs him by the neck and tosses him into the acid nearby.

“Yah, I did it!” Naruto yelled as he is teleported from the area.

He ends back up the room with the crystal ball again. He looks around to see Fox Mccloud leaning up against the wall with a smirk on his face.

“What took you so long?” Fox asked.

“I was just playing around with him.” Naruto replied.

“Good job, to the both of you.” Shang Tsung said.

“Thanks.” Fox said rubbing his head.

As they walked off to go find the others Naruto wrapped a cloth around his hand. Suddenly Naruto and Fox saw a large crowed. They went over there to see what was up. Standing up against the wall was Sasuke with his eyes closed, with his head knelt down. Everyone was trying to ask him something.

“Well looks like your friends match is already over.” Fox said.

“So how did you beat Sektor so quick?” Naruto asked.

“This device, it’s a deflector. I shined his own missile back at him; anything that touches it goes four times as fast back.” Fox replied.

“Hey Sasuke, you win?” Naruto asked.

Naruto reached over as he tapped Sasuke who opened his eyes, he then grabbed Naruto and slammed him against the wall. Everyone became silent.

“I only entered this tournament for one single purpose, and that is to face Itachi. Anyone who gets in my way will die, including you.” Sasuke said as he shoved Naruto away and walked off.

“I guess he beat that Mileena person.” Fox said.

Naruto stared over at Sasuke as he walked away. When Naruto turned around he bumped into someone. He looked up to see a guy in a black leather jacket, backwards brown hat, with a black T, brown shoes, and some blue jeans. He had an ear ring in his right ear; he also had black hair and blue eyes.

“Sorry about that.” He said.

“It’s ok, I’m Naruto Uzumaki.” He said holding his hand out.

“Nice to meet you, you can call me Alvin Draper.” He said shaking his hand.

“And I’m Fox.” Fox said introducing himself.

“Nice to meet you as well.” Alvin said.

“You have any friends here?” Naruto asked.

“No, I’m a loner.” Alvin replied.

“Well you can join our group, if you would like.” Fox offered.

“Sure, but what’s up with you and Sasuke. You got blood between each other?” Alvin asked looking over at Naruto.

“That’s a long story.” Naruto said.

“I bet.” Alvin said in agreement.

It wasn’t very far away from where they stood as Leonardo stepped in the ring to begin his next match. A few people gathered around to watch. It was a standard ring, just like the one before. Shang Tsung sat down at his chair as Kano entered the ring shortly as he looked over at Leonardo.

“Hello turtle, how does it feel to have your last day of life?” Kano asked.

“You tell me.” Leo replied.

“Round 1, fight!!” Shang Tsung yelled.

“You’re too weak minded to be in a tournament like this.” Kano said.

“How do you define weak?” Leo questioned.

“This match will not last for a round two.” Kano said as he pulled a blade out.

“You’re absolutely right.” Leonardo said as he threw is sword at Kano who dogged it.

As Kano turned his head back to face Leonardo, Leo had run up to him and as he did he jabbed his sword through his chest. Everyone became quite. Shang Tsung stood up from his chair.

“The element of surprise can really work in someone’s favor.” Leo said.

“Are you going to kill me?” Kano asked with a laugh.

Leo quickly yanked his sword out of Kano who dropped to his knees, as he coughed out blood.

“If you don’t seek medical attention and continue this match, you will die. So it is your choice.” Leonardo said.

Kano jumped to his feet as he threw a few punches at Leonardo who dogged them all. Leonardo then countered as he punched Kano to the ground. Kano felt blood flowing from his body as he began to lose his vision.

“It’s your choice Kano; I’m giving you a chance to live.” Leonardo said.

Kano did not reply, the match was over. Kano was unconscious.

“Leonardo wins.” Shang Tsung said as Leo left the arena after retrieving his swords.

Itachi watched from nearby as well as Splinter, Raphael, Donatello, Casey, and Liu Kang.

“Leonardo is more interesting than I thought, the way his mind fluctuates is beyond anything I expected.” Itachi thought to himself.

“Hey Leo, didn’t expect you to do something like that.” Raphael said.

“Shang Tsung may be able to look into our souls, but that doesn’t mean he knows our every thoughts.” Leonardo said.

“You got that right.” Donatello said in agreement.

“As long as we stick together as a family we should be alright.” Leonardo added in.

“Hey Casey, I think your match is up.” Liu Kang reminded.

“Oh yah.” Casey said as Naruto, Alvin, and Fox walked up to them.

“Hey guy’s, this is Alvin Draper, and Fox Mccloud if you haven’t already met them.” Naruto said introducing them.

“Nice to meet you all, we’ll catch up after the match.” Casey said as he walked into the ring.

Shang Tsung sat at his chair as Zerela entered the ring. It took Naruto everything he had inside of himself not to run up to the brute, and knock him over. Everything basically became still in Naruto’s mind. It felt like his heart stopped pounding, as well as the flowing of his blood. This all lasted only for a few seconds as he his snapped back into reality by Leonardo.

“Don’t worry Naruto, everything will be fine.” Leonardo said.

“Round 1, fight!” Shang Tsung yelled.

Naruto’s heart raced as the match began. Casey ran over to Zerela as he hit him over the chest with a hockey stick, it broke in half. Casey then jumped back as he pulled out a baseball bat.

“I’m about to hit a home run.” Casey said as he swung his bat hitting Zerela over the head.

The bat instantly broke over the side of Zerela’s head. Naruto became wide eyed at this. Casey then ran in as he started pounding Zerela on the chest with several punches. All of his attempts failed to inflict damage. As Casey continues his assault Zerela grabs his left wrist as he twists it cracking the bone. Casey falls to the ground as he yells out in pain.

“What’s going on, how come he can’t hurt him?” Donatello asked.

“This aint right.” Raphael said as he pulled out his Sai’s.

Casey slowly try’s to get up as he yelps out in pain. Zerela picks him up as he snaps his neck to the right. Casey’s lifeless body wobbles to the ground. Everyone is in shock. A smirk goes across Shang Tsung’s face. Tear’s fill Raphael’s eyes as he yells out in anger.

“Zerela wins, Fatality.” Shang Tsung says as he walks over and takes Casey’s soul.

“Noooo!!” Raphael yells.

“The next matches will begin this evening.” Shang Tsung said as he walked off.

The whole group walked away in shock as they strolled off into the woods.

“That Zerela person is something else.” Alvin said.

“I should have stepped in.” Leonardo said.

Raph was silent and Mikey had tears running down his eyes. All this made Naruto even angrier.

“Now more than ever, we must all stick together as a team.” Splinter said.

“Your right, from now on we are the Team Mutant Ninja Clan.” Mikey said as more tears rolled down his eyes.

He put his hand in the middle as everyone put their hands over his.

“We can do this, we are Earths last hope.” Liu Kang added.

Shang Tsung was sitting alone in his temple as his thoughts wondered around. He suddenly heard someone drop from the ceiling right in front of him. He opened his eyes to see Sasuke Uchiha.

“How did you get in here?” Shang Tsung asked.

“Does it really matter?” Sasuke asked

“What is it you want?” Shang Tsung asked.

“I want you to pit me up against Itachi Uchiha.” Sasuke replied.

Shang Tsung dove deep into his soul and found how much hatred he had towards him, as well as his troubled past.

“If I do that for you, what will you give me in return?” Shang Tsung asked.

“I don’t know what you want, but I guarantee I will fight you in the final, I’ll let you live.” Sasuke replied as he began to walk off.

“Your wish is granted, but in return I want you to face and kill Naruto.” Shang Tsung said.

Sasuke stopped in his tracks. He thought about it for a moment.

“Why do you want me to kill Naruto?” Sasuke asked facing him.

“I just wanted to see your reaction; it seems you’re not as good as you could be. A strong warrior won’t hesitate to kill, even those he loves, just for the thrill of the power. You crave it, I myself as well; you and I are more alike than you think.” Shang Tsung said.

“You and I are nothing alike; you’re a maniac who gets his material from the lives of others in a sad fashion. Just make sure I fight Itachi next.” Sasuke said as he walked off.

“You will be mine soon, Sasuke Uchiha.” Shang Tsung said to himself.

Hours passed by as the warriors trained with each other. Alvin and Naruto were at the side just having a conversation. Raphael was still upset about earlier, he stood in a corner alone.

“So you’re saying you don’t have a girlfriend?” Alvin asked.

“I will soon, it’s just that these three girls are fighting over me.” Naruto said.

“Really, what are their names?” Alvin asked.

“Tenten, Sakura, and Hinata.” Naruto said proudly.

“Yah right.” Neji said as he walked up to them.

“Don’t listen to him, he’s just jealous.” Naruto said.

“Besides his fantasies, my name is Neji.” He said introducing himself.

“Nice to meet you Neji, I’m Alvin.” He replied.

Suddenly Johnny Cage came running in.

“Mikey you’re up!” Johnny Cage said.

“Great, who’s my opponent?” Mikey asked.

“Zerela.” Johnny Cage replied.

Everyone froze. Raphael moved from the tree he was leaning up against.

“Mikey, you got this.” Raph said as he put a hand on his shoulder.

“Easier said than done.” Mikey said as everyone followed him to the ring.

They all followed Mikey to the ring as he stepped in.

“Round one, fight!” Shang Tsung yelled.

Mikey ran over to Zerela as he did a jump kick. Zerela grabbed his leg as he swung him to the ground. Mikey quickly got back to his feet, and as he did Zerela knocked him right back down with a kick.

“Come on Mikey, you can win this one!!” Liu Kang yelled.

Mikey got up yet again and was punched three times sending him back down. There was something wrong, Zerela’s punches were stronger than anything Mikey has ever been hit by. Zerela picks up Mikey and throws him clear across the ring. Mikey looks over at Leo.

“Can I use my chakra attacks yet?” Mikey asked in a faint voice.

Leo nodded. Before Mikey could get up Zerela picked Mikey up by his right foot and started pounding on him. Mikey coughed out blood as this happened. Raph was just about ready to step in. Zerela then threw Mikey across the ring again.

“That’s enough, finish him.” Shang Tsung said.

When Zerela turned around Leonardo was standing in front of Mikey’s body. Everyone was speechless.

“How in the world did Leo get over there so quickly, it’s almost like he teleported.” Sasuke thought to himself.

“That’s enough Zerela, you win the match.” Leonardo said as he stood with confidence.

“Yes Zerela, you may leave the arena.” Shang Tsung said as he walked up to Leonardo.

“You’re a good warrior Leonardo, but I must collect what is mine.” Shang Tsung said as he got in his face.

“And what exactly is that?” Leonardo asked.

Shang Tsung put his hand over Mikey as he yelled out in pain. The damage was done; Mikey’s soul now belonged to Shang Tsung. It all happened so quickly, Leo was not able to stop him. He reacted by grabbing Shang Tsung by the shirt.

“Give my brother back you monster!!” Leonardo yelled.

Naruto stood as anger builded up. He felt his head ache, and then he lost all vision to all that was real. Chakra started to build around his body, his teeth became sharp as his eyes closed. Everyone directed there attention his way.

“This is not good.” Neji said.

The demon of the nine tailed fox started to take over from within. Before anyone could react Naruto knocked to the ground leaving him unconscious. Standing over his body was Sasuke; he had knocked him from behind.

“What in the world was that?” Shang Tsung thought to himself.

Leonardo picked up Michelangelo’s body as he laid it in front of Master Splinter. Liu Kang walked and brought Naruto over as well.

“All is not lost.” Liu Kang said.

“What do you mean, he’s dead!!” Raphael yelled out in tears.

“If we defeat Shang Tsung your brother’s soul will return to his body, he didn’t actually die physically.” Liu Kang replied with a comb tone.

Raphael became silent.

“You’re sure of this?” Leonardo asked.

“I’m positive.” Liu Kang replied.

“I guess we can drop the tears and sorrow, we have to win this thing.” Donatello said as he wiped the tears from his eyes.

“I wonder how Naruto will take all this when he awakes.” Neji thought to himself.

“Make sure when he awakes he stay’s comb.” Sasuke said as he walked past them to the ring.

“Sasuke, who are you fighting?” Leonardo asked.

“A fight that has lasted for far too long.” Sasuke replied.

“Itachi.” Leonardo whispered.

Sasuke stood in the middle of the ring with his eyes closed. Seconds later he opened them to see Itachi. Everyone at the tournament was watching this match.

“Leonardo, you think they will use any attacks using chakra?” Neji asked.

“I can almost guarantee you that they will.” Leonardo replied.

“Round…1…Fight!!” Shang Tsung yelled.

Immediately the both of them run towards each other as they do both jump into the air. Sasuke shoot’s fire out as Itachi spins away dodging it. They both land on the ground as Itachi makes three clones of himself. Everyone becomes speechless as Shang Tsung jumps out of his seat in amazement. The four Itachi’s run over as they engage in battle with Sasuke.

Sasuke quickly gets rid of the imposter Itachi’s as he begins to fight the real one. They both appear to be evenly matched. Itachi spins back swinging a kick out sending Sasuke spinning to the ground. Sasuke quickly leaps back to his feet as he grabs Itachi by the neck. Itachi does the same to him.

“This journey, this fight, it ends here!!” Sasuke yelled.

“It will never end, your weak, and you always will be unless you take control of your destiny.” Itachi replied.

They pushed away from each other as they both threw shurikens at each other. They hit in the middle as they fell to the ground.

“What do you mean, I control what I do, and I serve no one.” Sasuke said.

“And what exactly is your destiny?” Itachi asked.

Sasuke could not quite answer this. He stood there as he thought about it.

“You see, I am correct your life ends here today.” Itachi said.

“That’s where you’re wrong.” Sasuke said as he began to load up an attack.

“Your not serious, do you think you’ll be able to hit me with that Chidori attack of yours?” Itachi asked.

About ten seconds past by as Sasuke loaded it up.

“Before you can even run over here and hit me with it, I could finish you.” Itachi said.

“As Leonardo said, the element of surprise can work in someone’s favor.” Sasuke said as he threw the energy attack from his hands at top speed.

Itachi simply jumped over it as it left the arena and headed straight towards Fox. It was to close Fox couldn’t dodge it, so he did what he could only do. He deflected it with his device, and as it traveled back it busted through Itachi’s chest as he spat out blood.

“Clever move.” Itachi said as he fell to the ground never to get up.

“Sasuke wins, Fatality.” Shang Tsung said as the crowd cheered out loud.

Fox jumped in the ring as he greeted Sasuke who looked over at him.

“How did you know I would be able to deflect your attack?” Fox asked.

“I heard you and Naruto talking earlier. If I had ran into you with force it might not have worked, but since it was like a projectile everything worked in my favor.” Sasuke said.

When Shang Tsung tried to take his soul nothing happened, it was like his soul had traveled away or something.

“The next set of matches will begin later.” Shang Tsung said.

“Shang Tsung, who will be fighting Zerela next?” Fox Mccloud asked.

“Some guy named Alvin Draper, and then after he is done it will be Neji Hyuga.” Shang Tsung said as he walked off.

“He must be assuming Neji will win, and Alvin will lose.” Fox said.

“I would say so.” Sasuke said as he walked off.

“This tournament is turning out to be more interesting than I thought.” Neji said.

To Be Continued