New Soul (Naruto Various! x Reader)

Ch. 67: Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!

3rd POV

In the ninja academy, Iruka is reading a book in his office. There are piles of books all over the table. Finishing his last page, he closes the book with a sigh. He pushes his screeching chair back and stands up. Taking a few steps to the window, he places his hands behind his back and gazes through the glass.

'So his opponent is Neji. These final rounds are nothing like the preliminaries as Naruto will find out, if he hasn't already.' He thought with concern.

Outside the academy, within the numbers of trees, another ninja is on a thick branch. That ninja is none other than Kabuto who is sitting on his knees and staring down at something, or someone. Beneath him, is a dead Anbu Black Op with two kunais that are pierced on his chest. His burgundy blood is seeping through his dark robe. Kabuto reaches down to his white mask and peels it off his face.

With a sick smile, he says out loud, "Put on a good show will you Naruto? You know, I've got a tough job to do and I'd like to be entertained while doing it." He sets his eyes on the arena and listens to the faraway crowd.

Back at the arena...

The Naruto clones all rush on with a battle cry towards Neji, who is standing there patiently for their next move. The first Naruto brings his fist back for an incoming punch but soon Neji reactivates his Byakugan. He evades his punch and keeps moving his body away from more punches. He speedily gives Naruto his own punch and pushes him off with another hit. The clone backs away in pain but Neji is light on his feet to give him more attacks.

"Hey!" Another clone shouted out and decided to help out.

Three more clones jump in with a yell but Neji is much faster. In no time at all, he manages to get rid of them and keep his distance. He smiles arrogantly from their futile attacks.

One of the clones is breathing harshly. "This is ridiculous. We're not even getting close to this guy."

"You think I can be fooled with a trick like that?" The Hyuga boy speeds past the clones, not failing to see their wide eyed expressions. 'Conjure all the clones you want.' Right in front of him, he sees the real Naruto all the way in the back. 'You can't hide from me!' With a loud yell, he jabs his fingers on Naruto's chest.

Naruto scrunches his face in agony and shuts his cerulean eyes tight. Hinata gasps out loud and in her pupiless eyes, you can see nothing but fear. Y/n's facial expression is surprisingly calm, making Haku and Shikamaru look at her in the corner of their eyes.

"You're the one keeping out of range for fear of my striking your chakra points like this. The more the others attack, the more you stand out for holding back." Neji keeps his hand on his chest.

As for Naruto, he clenches his teeth from the amount of pain within that's spreading like wildfire. He abruptly coughs out blood and some of the clones soon disappear.

Neji stares at him in the eye, intimidating him. "You're the real one aren't you?"

Hinata whispers, "Naruto."

Next to her, Kotetsu claims, "The match is over."

The rest of the Naruto clones all poof away. As for the last Naruto, his body is hunched over and his face is facing the dirt.

Neji peers down at his opponent, scrutinizing him. "I told you it was pointless."

Hinata urgently places her hand on her mouth and coughs on it. "No, don't give up Naruto."

Still facing the ground, Naruto breathes out a breathless laugh. "Oh yeah?" Slowly, he tilts his head up with a bloody grin. "And I told you it was a mistake to count me out."