Bending Lightning 3

That Evening

After their respective training and spars were done, Naruto called them to a clearing which was outside the barrier and made a makeshift cottage for them to live in. Others looked at him in surprise.

"What? Did you expect to sleep on beds?" He asked with raised eyebrows and it shut them up. After eating some fish and fruits that were available in the forest, Naruto started briefing them.

"Ok, so I prepared a plan for us all to train these coming 3 weeks. I'm going to train with Kagura in her swordsmanship and control while Loke trains in creating new techniques. Sirius will train to further master his elements and his battle mode as well. Is that clear?" Naruto asked and no one opposed but he saw a jealous look in Loke's eyes and narrowed his eyes which made the orange-haired celestial spirit give in.

Their training started immediately, Naruto not letting them take any rest and everyone was pushed to their limit by Naruto and his clones. Naruto didn't ask Sirius about his purple eyes, instead wanted the young jaguar to come forward about it and kept quiet.

While they were deep in their training, an unexpected guest visited them and unknown to anyone, Naruto went to talk to the guest.

As he neared the barrier, Naruto sensed a strong blast hit the barrier with brutal force to tear it to no avail. He saw the person behind it and sighed.

"What is it, Laxus?" Naruto asked in a stern tone.

"Ah, the fake is here. I heard you were training so I came here to see how spectacular you would be in a spar." Laxus said with no attempt to hide his hungry smile.

"Does Gramps know this?"

"That old fool doesn't know shit. I'll pound you and go after Gildarts after that to prove how weak you are. Allowing a pathetic faker like you to become an S-class mage, what are they thinking?" Laxus said not concerned about Naruto's reaction.

Naruto is growing furious with each word the other blonde spoke but still refraining himself not to damage the large ego Laxus has.

"Look, Laxus. I'm not going to spar with you as Gramps won't approve of it. Now leave." Naruto said with considerable force in his voice, daring Laxus to oppose and he did exactly that.

"Again with the same old moral story. I'm fed up with it. If you don't spar with me now, I'm gonna tear the 3 you are training limb to limb. Oh, wait. You have that cat with you, right? I'll beat him to the verge of death and tort-" Laxus wasn't given a chance to complete that sentence as an orange fist hit him hard in his gut.

Laxus didn't feel this much pain in his life. It was as if someone took his nerves and deep fired and while they were still hot, stitched in his body again as if to further agonise him.

He looked up to see the cause of all the pain to see 2 furious cerulean orbs staring at him with the coldness of a blizzard, his orange hand buried in his gut.

"You didn't see my magic, right? Let me show you how powerless you will be when superior flashy magic than yours trample all over you." Naruto said coldly, pulling his fist out.

"Damn You!" Laxus yelled, recovering from the sudden attack and covered his hands in lightning and punched Naruto, only for the blonde to vanish from his spot and give Laxus a spinning kick.

The kick sent the lightning mage towards a thick tree and he was taken through a few trees because of the force. Laxus looked up to see the blonde appear before him with his hand pulled back for a punch.

"Lightning Body," Laxus said, turning into Lightning and vanishing but much to his horror, another blur followed him and as soon as he reappeared, the same punch hit him hard on his jaw.

His jaw made a click sound, snapping by the light imbued punch. Laxus was thrown back again, this time hitting hard against the barrier he was trying to tear through earlier.

"What happened to all that confidence and arrogance, Laxus? You like to belittle others, right? Now how does it feel being on the other side?" Naruto asked, appearing in front of the lightning mage.

"Let me make one thing clear, I won't care if you belittle me or mock me. You can make as much fun of me as you want. But don't you dare drag my friends and Sirius into this. The moment you drag them, you will be at the edge of your life." Naruto said in a serious tone and started walking back toward his training companions.

*Claps*

"Excellent. You are not as weak as I thought. Then let me make a bet, if you win against me when I use my magic, then I won't harm anyone you want. But. But if you don't win against me, you are going to leave Fairy Tail, forever." Laxus said, coughing blood while standing up.

Naruto turned towards him with narrowed eyes. He knew he was going to win irrespective of whatever Laxus tried and he knew what the other blonde was hiding from the guild. But the proposition was good.

He wanted to test his fellow Dragon Slayers anyway and the proposition Laxus made gives him the best chance. He can push the lightning mage to his limits when no one knows. His Dragon side agreed with his assessment and Naruto spoke.

"Agreed. If you are going to use your 'magic' and are confident enough I'll spar, why do you want me to leave Fairy Tail, are you scared?" Naruto asked with a confident smirk.

"I'm not leaving Fairy Tail whatever you do and if you want to leave that badly, make me," Naruto said and prepared for Laxus's attack and as anticipated, the blonde mage appeared in front of him in his Lightning form with his fist cocked back.

"Lightning Punch," Laxus said, punching Naruto, only for his hand to pass through Naruto as he dispersed into light particles.

"Light Needles," Naruto said, changing all the light sparks into needles and injuring the blonde lightning mage. Laxus was perplexed.