Designed to Kill (ナルト/Naruto) [Various x Ghoul! OC]

Chapter 27: The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!!

"Hah, now that I'm here, everything will be all right!" Naruto exclaimed smugly, I wasn't sure if I should argue and destroy his pride completely or just let it slide and allow him his moment, as long as he doesn't get water on me- LIKE SOMEBODY-- then I won't do anything to hurt his cute little feelings. "You know how in stories the hero usually shows up at the last minute and then kicks butt?! Well, that's what I'm gonna do right now, believe it!"

God, it's so tempting to say something... why does he have to be so teasable?

"Naruto, you better stop barking and start biting, even Kakashi is about to fall asleep." I teased taunting while glancing over at the glaring faces of Kakashi and Naruto, Naruto's shoulders seemed to have slumped a bit. Meanwhile, Kakashi's now narrowed eyes suggested that he was not happy I used his name as a teasing mechanism, but hey, it worked, didn't it?

"Hah?! Don't drag me into this, Seven!"

Now that I think of it, if Naruto had stayed hidden instead of calling out his enemies with a big "I'M OVER HERE" sign, then he would've been so much effective. Humph, what a moron.

"Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

Well, s**t.

"NARUTO!" everybody called out, the shuriken that had intended to target Naruto clashed against the side of my neck and chest, shattering it instantly, even from the side of my arms I felt something hit it. It tickled. I glanced around to notice the shock faces and turned to Naruto with a scolding glare, I can't believe I just ran and it wasn't even 10 o'clock yet. Naruto Uzumaki, you owe me big time.

"Do you think this is a talent show or a battle, LAME-UTO" I growled under my breath, huffing and puffing ruthlessly as my eyes narrowed on the boy sweating so hard it looked like he was gonna sweat an entire ocean. I stared as he stammered out some unintelligible words, spurring every one of his sentences until he finally realizes something and was quick to accuse me of it, pointing his index finger at me just to add to the dramatic effect that had my body twitching in exasperation.

"Ehh, you sound just like Sasuke!" He screamed loudly. Never in my life have I ever been more embarrassed and infuriated at the same time. I'm not even sure what I feel anymore: the painful embarrassment, the raging anger within me or the bewilderment of where this man ever got his nerves from. I was baffled for a few seconds until my foot dug into his sides with a gentle force that wouldn't hurt him too much, just a little stinging, for the time being, he collapses and cried childishly accusing me of being a cruel and heartless person while I dust off my hands.

"Don't ever compare me to that emo." I barked out the demand and Naruto were quick to react by slowly raising his hand to form a hand sign of an agreement, his fist folded with his thumbs pointed up. He continued to groan and whine endlessly but got up nevertheless.

"I don't want to be compared to you either, damn octopus!" Sasuke's voice stopped me dead in my tracks and my veins pulsed so hard I felt as though it was gonna pop any moment given.

"What did you call me, emo b***h?!" I barked back, ignoring the conversation between Haku and Zabuza, as I continued to argue with Sasuke, I held out my fist in front of my hand throwing threats and he threw them right back, Naruto was getting a good old scolding from Kakashi, as Sakura complained about how we should be fighting our opponents, not arguing with each other.

"Haku, what were you thinking?!" Zabuza inquired harshly, narrowing his eyes on the mysterious boy who stood tall in front of us.

"Zabuza, leave this kid to me..." he stated in such a calm tone of voice that it almost irked me, he was so calm like he was so sure he could easily kick Naruto's ass, which I wouldn't deny since the all mighty Sasuke was down on his knees panting and bleeding all over, but me? I'd rather get buttfucked then ever lose to this asshole. "Please let me fight this battle my way."

"or or or or or or or" I jumped in excitedly, like a child who won a prize, "I could just snap your neck right now!" I chirped happily, and took threatening steps forward, he made no move like he had no intention of fighting me, and he even hesitated a little. Zabuza called out and threatened me that if I go any closer he will kill me and I'll be the one begging for my life. I almost laughed.

"No!" Oh, my f*****g God. I am going to strangle Naruto with his own intestines if he doesn't shut up and let me slaughter this kid. "Seven, please, I want to fight him!"

"That means no interfering. You too, octopus." Zabuza's words made me gasp in terror at the new label Sasuke had come up with, and now everyone will start calling me that! My eyebrows twitched in annoyance.

"WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?!"

"Haku, as usually... you're too naive..." Yeah, that's great, ignore me.

"Forgive me." he quickly apologized for his determined ways, I grumbled something about my Rinkaku being nothing like an octopus and that my kind was far more superior than some dumb ass octopus. JUST BECAUSE MY RINKAKU ARE BUILT LIKE TENTACLES DOESN'T MEAN IT LOOKS LIKE A f*****g OCTOPUS! Now that I think about it, he is kinda soft. He had every chance to hit a vital area but he didn't hit a single one, it's all just a bunch of tiny scratches. Like a cat's claws.

"I'm warning you..." Naruto started, pointing an accusing finger at Haku with his eyes squinted, "one way or another I'm gonna rip off that mask and take you apart!"

Now they're just talking amongst each other, I've heard Zabuza threaten Kakashi but I want to get this over with quickly. What's the point of just letting them battle and risk them dying on us? There's no point to this battle than Naruto and that damned Haku kid wanting to prove one another! It's stupid and a waste of my time! So, should I attack? I took a single step forward and Naruto shot me the nastiest glare that has ever been directed at me, "please Seven, I don't need your help!"

What a lie.

"If something bad happens..." I begin threateningly, with a tired glare. He quickly interjected.

"It won't! So, just believe in me, alright?!"

Believe in him? Tch, this little rat.

"I do." I stated nonchalantly, "What made you think I didn't?"

He seemed too shocked to even move, I kept a watchful eye on Haku just in case he decided to make a move on Naruto while he's staring at me like I've just grown two heads. "I-I... I didn't th-think you..." Haku doesn't seem to care anymore about Naruto the moment Sasuke had thrown that Kunai directly at his face and he dodged it, Haku's attention had turned to Sasuke, where he slowly made his way back inside his little cage of ice mirrors. "hey!" Naruto called out quickly, taken off guard.

"Naruto. I'll get to you later." He went back on the ice before I could make a move to stop him. Not even five minutes later Sasuke's screams reached my ears and I jerked in place. Sakura and Naruto quickly screamed his name, and I know I was told to keep back but I can't just stand for this. I need to attack from both the inside and the outside to figure out how these damned mirrors work, it's all about position. Us, Naruto, Sasuke, and myself, we're in the perfect position to take this bastard out and get rid of this goddamn funhouse mirrors.

"Psst, Sasuke, I've sneaked in here to recuse you!"

....

Please tell me this is another one of Naruto's tricks, please tell me that's just a clone and not the actual Naruto. No way somebody would be THAT stupid.

I deadpanned at the two teenage boys arguing in the palace of ice mirrors and needles cutting at their flesh.

"Y-You i***t!" Sasuke scolded. "You're a complete loser!" - oh boy, Naruto has really done it now-- "If you're a Shinobi, you'll move more cautiously!"

"What the heck's your problem?! You should thank me for coming to recuse you!"

"Naruto, if we're both inside here..."

I begin to recklessly clash my Rinkaku ruthlessly, even the ground begins to shake, "Sasuke, what are you waiting for a birthday cake?! Hurry your ass up, you emo prick!"

"That damned brat, I knew Zabuza was making a run in my direction, but with Kakashi there, I doubt he could even dream of stopping me from crushing this boy with my own Rinkaku. I'll squeeze that head of his so hard brain matter will be decorating my outfit nicely.

"Naruto, help out you i***t! Use Shadow clones or something!"

"Ah.. RIGHT, BELIEVE IT SEVEN!"