Second chances

chapter 16: inside the forest of Death part 2

Orochimaru was pissed beyond all reason. He did not expect the blond idiot to recieve his present intended for his Sasuke-kun.

His biggest concern was the fact that the brat had Kyuubi in him. With the nine-tailed fox's powers, who knew how it would affect his curse seal?Focusing on his task ahead, he instructed his Sound team to test Sasuke's skills.

Watching them leave he instructed Kabuto to watch over the Team 7, only to make his presence known to them if either his genin team were winning or after the battle.

Still cursing slightly, Orochimaru left the Forest of Death and transformed into the Jounin sensei disguise he had used to enter the village.It seemed that everything seemed to turn against him today

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.Naruto groaned as he opened his eyes. 'Ugh... I feel like I've been bitten in the shoulder or something... Wait a minute. Why aren't I saying this out loud? Or, rather, why am I in my mind?'

Looking around for the first time, he noticed a couple of things that seemed very wrong in his realm of thought.

One. Remembering that this is the first time in a long time that he truly checked himself while in his mind, he noticed that he looked like an adult.

Two. His normally annoying "Kyuubi-sensei" was not pestering him for once. Instead he was growling at something.

Three. Upon closer inspection he realised that 'Something' was a certain creepy snake pedophile intent on possessing his mind

."Kukukuku... Is this it?" chuckled 'Orochimaru'. "All I have to do here is just defeat you and then I can take control of this pitiful mind. The only thing I wonder... Your current form should reflect how old you truly are. You are only twelve, are you not? Then why are you an adult?"

'Uh...'

"Well, no matter. Once I defeat you, I will be able to tell my true self through your own lips. Then you shall become a servant for me, Kyuubi brat." Cackling, the imitation transformed into a large snake.

With a sadistic grin the serpent charged at the unusually calm looking Naruto.

'There are a few flaws in your plan to take over my mind. One of them include that you forget my tenant.'

"Kukukuku... You seemed to have forgotten the fact that the demon is inside the cage. You are MINE!"

'Oh? Then who's that behind you?'

Orochimaru, deciding to humour the brat, looked behind him. He saw the Kyuubi in its cage.

"What about it? He's still trapped in the cage."

Grinning, Naruto merely snapped his fingers. In an instant the cage disappeared and in its wake was the Kyuubi in all its glory.

With a feral grin the fox raised a paw at the now surprised and terrified snake.

"Yo."

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"Hinata, we'll stop here for the night," said Sasuke, as he unceremoniously dumped Naruto against a tree.

"Can you use your Byakugan to see if there are anyone near?"

Nodding, Hinata activated her bloodline limit. "It appears that the genin team from Oto is heading this way, and I'm certain that they're not coming for some friendly banter. Also, I see Team Eight and Team Ten in the area."

"... I'll go set traps."

"For who? The Sound team or Ino and Sakura?"

Sasuke ignored her uncharacteristic remark as he began to prepare traps. He would much rather fight thousands of enemies than face the constant bickering of Ino and Sakura. Why is it that no one had ever asked him out instead of foaming at the mouth, screaming, or fainting? Besides, he already had his sights on someone anyway...