Feelings of Love

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Naruto immediately took his defensive stance as Atsui charged head-on. His attacks were filled with blind rage and resentment towards the blonde Yotsuki.

Atsui didn't even see it coming, as when he was a foot away from Naruto, and pulling his fist back for a hard punch, Naruto landed a swift roundhouse kick the Shiryoku's left cheek.

The kick was strong, but it wasn't strong enough to knock Atsui off the Ring, but it was enough to shock everyone else with the impressive display of quick reflexes and skill.

Everyone except Samui, Yugito, and Omoi as they already knew what Naruto was capable of. Hell, they were sure he had yet to show his true strength in front of them.

Atsui pulled himself up after a minute of trying to digest what just happened. His blonde 'rival' managed to land the first hit, and it was a strong one, too, as he could feel his cheek building up a bruise. Naruto didn't even look phased by the kick as he calmly retook his Taijutsu stance and waited for Atsui to make his move.

"Tell me something, Atsui. Why do you resent me so much? I haven't done anything to you, and yet you showed such animosity towards me." Naruto asks.

"You haven't....done...ANYTHING TO ME?! YOU COME HERE ONE DAY AND STEAL ALL THE SPOTLIGHT FOR YOURSELF! YOU THINK YOU'RE SO COOL BECAUSE YOU'RE A Yotsuki. IS THAT IT? WELL, I'LL SHOW YOU! I'LL SHOW EVERYONE THAT THE Shiryoku IS MUCH BETTER THAN SOME CLAN!" Atsui yelled out with rage and disgust in his words.

Naruto's eyes almost twitch at the level of arrogance and disrespect Atsui shows towards his grandfather and father's clan.

He manages to calm himself down and looks straight into Atsui with his piercing blue eyes.

"This isn't a battle between clans, Atsui. This is a Shinobi Spar between two academy students. You showed great pride for your clan. I respect that. But disrespecting mine out of petty jealousy, you not only bring dishonor and shame to yourself but your clan as well." Naruto says in a calm and serious tone.

"H-HOW DARE YOU!" Atsui yelled out to the blonde Yotsuki.

"I dare because it's the truth. Pride helps build our identity, Atsui. But if you let it fill your ego, you will never become someone who deserves respect. So until you learn to respect others, don't expect me or anyone else to respect you. Plus...you're a prick." Naruto still kept his calm demeanor but couldn't help himself by adding the last sentence to put more fuel into the fire.

Atsui's eyes were burning with rage as he let out a roar of fury that almost sounded like a roar.

"AAAAHHHHHH!!"

The Shiryoku charges once more at the Yotsuki. His attacks are filled with even more Rage than before. Naruto decided to let the Shiryoku vent out his misplaced anger a little, so he decided not to land another swift kick to the arrogant boy's face that could have put the match to an early end.

Instead, he flawlessly blocks every single attack with minimum effort and counters them with rapid swift Jabs to Atsui's chest and ribs.

C-Sensei was astounded by the show of skill by the Jinchuriki. He didn't know Naruto could be so talented in Taijutsu. He knew Ay-Sensei was training his grandson, but he never thought Naruto had already reached so far.

Atsui was getting tired and frustrated as he kept sending out blocked hits after blocked hit. He could feel his arms getting bruised from all the strong blocks. Naruto would then attack his body to rid him of more of his stamina and mobility.

Atsui tried to kick Naruto on his left side, but it was a fatal mistake, as Naruto caught his leg and performed a takedown, landing the Shiryoku roughly on his back.

Naruto then quickly bends down to one knee, right near Shiryoku's head.

"Wing Fist Art - Chain of Jabs," Naruto whispered under his breath before he unleashed a barrage of chakra-enhanced fast jabs on Atsui's face.

Atsui couldn't do anything, as his face was being pummelled into the dirt. He lost consciousness after the 20th jab, causing Naruto to stop his assault and back away from him.

C-Sensei went to check on Atsui and could tell that the Shiryoku was unconscious, and declared Naruto, the winner.

"Winner, Naruto Yotsuki!" C-Sensei said with a slightly proud tone that the Jinchuriki fought with honor.

The girls were cheering his name out and congratulating him for his win.

Yugito felt her cheeks heat up at the display of his power. She knew Naruto was strong, but seeing him effortlessly beat Atsui was quite fun. She looked at Samui and saw that the cold girl was looking at her little brother with a tiny hint of concern but anger too. The Jinchuuriki of Two Tails Cat wondered whenever Samui was conflicted. Seeing her brother unconscious like that, Yugito knew Samui didn't really like him, but he was still family.

Omoi was impressed. Now he wanted to test himself against Naruto even more. He knew he stood no chance, but he liked to push himself further.

But Naruto didn't feel like a winner, as he somehow felt a little guilty because he knew where Atsui's jealousy was coming from. The Shiryoku just wanted to be acknowledged and prove to himself and others that he was worthy. He just didn't do it the right way.

C-Sensei then lifted Atsui's unconscious body and brought him to the Academy's infirmary to get some medical treatment. He informed everyone to go back to the classroom and wait for him until he returned.

ACADEMY INFIRMARY - 5 HOURS LATER

Atsui finally opened his eyes and saw that he was lying on one of the Infirmary beds. He recalled what happened during his 'one-sided fight' with Naruto and felt great shame in his heart.

It was a humiliating defeat in front of his peers. He felt angrier towards himself than his blonde opponent. Naruto fought like a true shinobi, while he attacked like a wild animal.

Atsui was disheartened, feeling like HE was the loser all along. And deep down...he knew he was. Like most of his peers in his class, Atsui is a Clan Heir. But compared to him. He was the dead last. Even Omoi and Karui did better than him in their studies, and they are known to be the 'Class Slackers.' Atsui boasted about his 'superiority' because he felt he needed to. He wanted to feel like he mattered, especially among his female peers. But their attention was always shown towards Naruto instead.

Naruto was the best in his class, and Atsui wanted to prove that he was better than him. But no matter how hard he tried, he still couldn't beat him or be on the same level as him.

He didn't even need to try hard for all the girls in his class to fall for him instantly. Not only that, but he is part of a legendary clan of one of the two founders of Kumo. Atsui absolutely refuses to let someone else steal what's left of his spotlight. He thought Naruto was just a weakling who was only riding on the coattails of his Clan's name to get what he wanted.

But how wrong he was. Naruto is anything but.

Naruto is actually very intelligent. He was almost as bright as Omoi, and he was the best when it came to book studies. And what happened earlier today proves that Naruto was also a talented fighter as well.

Atsui knew that Naruto was barely trying during their spar. He had never felt so weak and worthless in his entire life.

He doesn't even know how to compete with the Yotsuki anymore.

He then heard the infirmary door opening, and whoever walked in was the last person he expected.

"Yotsuki?"

"Hey, Atsui,"

"If you come here to gloat, can you please leave,"

"No, Atsui. I'm not here to gloat. I'm here to see how you are doing,"

"Why do you care? You won. I lost. Y-You're....you're better than me."

"Is that what you thought the spar was all about? To prove that we are better than the other?"

"Yeah. What else?"

"Hahahaha." Naruto couldn't help but laugh softly at the Shiryoku's lack of knowledge of the matter.

Atsui grew a thick mark on his head from the sudden laughter. Is Naruto making fun of his intelligence?

"What's so funny!" Atsui yelled out. Causing the blonde Yotsuki to slowly stop his laughter and tell him the reason.

"Atsui. Do you know why C-Sensei Sensei says that 'the Spar' is a sacred Kumo tradition? It's because this village was built by shinobi clans."

Atsui calmed himself down, so he could listen to the Blonde Yotsuki's explanation further.

"I mean, sure...the Yotsuki and the Shiryoku are the founders, but they needed more shinobi clans to make it a strong and sustainable village. All different shinobis, of different clans, with different traditions would spar with one another to build friendships in harmony. To build something together and be stronger together."

Atsui was silenced as he continued to listen with interest.

"That is what the 'Seal of Reconciliation' is for Atsui. Because despite our heated confrontation, we can still reconcile and work together in the future. Because, in the end, we are all part of the same village. ONE VILLAGE. ONE HOME. ONE CLAN. I still hope that you and I can still be friends, Atsui. So we can be stronger together, just like our ancestors before us." Naruto said with passion in his voice and gave a bright smile to the Shiryoku.

Atsui was silenced even more. He was completely wrong about Naruto. He didn't call him a loser or make him feel like one. His words are sincere, and so is his offer of friendship. Atsui couldn't help but feel like a jerk. He WAS a 'Prick.'

But maybe with Naruto's help, he could still be the Shinobi he wants to be and gain a cool friend in the process.

"You should really consider taking C-Sensei sensei's job as an instructor. You're a lot less boring than he is." Atsui said with a smirk.

They both shared a laugh together at the joke of their 'monotone' Sensei.

As Naruto was about to leave, Atsui called out to him.

"Naruto...wait." Atsui said before he extended his right hand and formed his fingers into his half of the 'Seal of Reconciliation' to the blonde Yotsuki.

Naruto smiled at the Shiryoku as he formed his own half of the seal to meet Atsui's. Locking fingers with each other, indicating that they have finally ended their match properly and reconciled as friends.

Later - Samui

After Naruto told her that he and her annoying little brother were cool with each other, she told him that she wanted to fight him in their usual training spot.

"I wanted you to be my enemy, but my little brother was the lucky one, so we are going to fix that."

That's what Samui had told Naruto after the blonde had asked her why she wanted to spar and just the two of them.

Now

With a swift move, Naruto rushed her. Samui quickly threw a calf kick, and he quickly moved backward, barely dodging her powerful kick.

She's precise!

Naruto thought. With a quick jab punch, he tested her defenses, but Samui was ready for the attack. She swiftly moved her hand to deflect his strike, her movements fluid and graceful. He anticipated her next move and was ready when she attempted a Judo throw. However, as she tried to get a grip on him, Naruto seized the opportunity and made a quick knee thrust directly to her stomach, leaving Samui momentarily stunned. Samui winced as she backed away, but neither Samui nor Naruto allowed each other time to breathe.

This time Samui moved forward, she tried to do a sweep that would result in kicking the back of Naruto's legs, but before she could, Naruto quickly jumped upwards towards her face. Samui's reflexes were quick as she reacted by dodging Naruto's attack, but before she could counter-attack, Naruto's legs moved around her neck, and he roughly brought her down to the ground. Samui felt the pressure on her neck as Naruto tried to squeeze it with his legs, but in a quick move, she kicked his face with all her might. Naruto blocked it with his forearm, wincing from the pain. That was all Samui needed to escape his leg grip. Both quickly kip up, facing each other.

Naruto blocked all the sounds around him. He found himself grinning. Only his uncle and father could make his blood boil like this.

With a quick movement, he threw a sidekick toward Samui, who reacted swiftly by grabbing his leg. However, He used his other leg to jump and perform an upward kick, hoping to catch Samui off guard. But Samui was quick to react, blocking his kick with ease. Naruto knew he had to come up with something new. With speed, he used his hands to perform a handstand, propelling himself upwards and away from Samui's reach, who quickly rushed him with a swift kick; Naruto just landed on his legs as the kick hit his stomach, and he gasped for air, but Samui quickly tried to kick him again.

Still, Naruto quickly grabbed her leg, and she tried to do a full round kick when he jumped forward towards her, putting his right leg and arm above her neck. His arms quickly squeezed her neck, trying to force her to give up, but Samui was not ready to give up yet. She struggled and tried to hit his abdomen with her other leg, but Naruto was too fast. He quickly dodged the kick, and Samui escaped from his grip. Both of them stood up quickly, breathing heavily and ready to continue the fight.

Naruto and Samui were locked in a fierce battle, the moment's intensity had completely consumed them, and they were oblivious to the noise around them. Their eyes were fixed on each other, their minds fully engaged in trying to win.

At that moment, Naruto launched a powerful axe kick that was aimed straight at Samui's head. However, Samui quickly blocked the attack with a well-timed leg block before attempting to retaliate by delivering a swift kick to Naruto's leg in an effort to leave him with a severe bruise. However, Naruto swiftly moved to his left, dodging her attack and leaving her momentarily off-balance.

Taking advantage of the opening, Naruto followed up with a lightning-fast kick aimed straight at her face, causing her to wince in pain as she struggled to regain her footing. Naruto sends another kick with his feet when she crouches and sends a low kick right at Naruto's nonoccupied feet.

Naruto fell on his butt as Samui tried to get a hold of him, but he quickly used his legs around her neck, and she punched him under his knee, causing his grip to ease up a bit. As they stood up, the adrenaline was pumping through their veins as Samui and Naruto rushed towards each other with fierce determination. Samui quickly executed a perfect throw that sent Naruto tumbling onto the dirt. With a quick burst of strength, he launched himself off the ground and grabbed hold of Samui's body, using all the power in his feet and arms to hurl her forcefully toward the ground. The sound of the impact echoed through the air as the two combatants hit the ground with a thud, both determined to come out on top in this intense battle of strength and skill.

She groaned in pain. Naruto was about to put his wooden knife on her neck when she kicked his shin, Naruto fell to the ground, but both were breathing heavily, ignoring the pain. It went on for another half an hour, and Naruto and Samui were full of bruises.

"I think is enough for now." Samui said after two more hours of fighting like crazy. Her blue eyes look at Naruto intently.

"Y-Yeh, see you tomorrow, Samui." Naruto agreed as he massaged his sour shoulder; Samui nodded before walking away.

"See you later, Naruto," Samui said as she swayed her hips while walking away, knowing the effect it had on Naruto.

With a sigh, he drew his arms back to lean on them and looked up at the blue sky filtering through the tree branches. Blue like her eyes ...

He sighed again before getting up. He needed a cold shower to calm his racing heart.

"You humans make things very complicated sometimes," Kyuubi spoke, rolling his eyes.

"That's not true, Kyuubi. It is just not that simple." Naruto countered back as he jumped from tree to tree.

"It is. Just walk up to them and tell them that you have started liking both of them, including Mabui. It is as simple as that." Kyuubi said teasingly and chuckled when Naruto started stuttering like a fool.

Despite being years since they had met, Kyuubi had yet to tell him his real name, but Naruto wasn't in any hurry to know it. He would give Kyuubi as much time as he needed. Right now, Kyuubi often talks with Naruto, but mainly to tease him.

"S-Shut up! Why don't you go back to sleep, stupid fox?" Naruto shouted with a heavy blush.

"Who are you calling, stupid brat? You, youngsters, have no respect for the elderly." Kyuubi said with a grunt.

Naruto rolled his eyes as he reached the place. Ready to hang out with his friends.