"Talking"

"Thoughts"

"Pokemon Attack"

"Pokedex"

Ukiha was a medium size city in the Land of Hot Water, which was mostly known for their hot springs. Ukiha was one of the few cities that did not have a natural hot spring, so the people had to find another way to draw in attention. Thus started the Annual Ukiha Fighters Tournament which trainers from all over the Elemental Region came to take part in. Over thethe years it had grown so large that they had to create several different divisions and instead of a few days the tournament lasted a week.

It had taken two days to get to Ukiha from Konoha, they had missed the opening ceremony for the tournament but had been fortunate to get there on the second day of the tournament. Of course with a large tournament they had found a similar problem like in Kanra. "How much for a room?" Naruto asked with wide eyes.

"Two thousand poke dollars sir." The man behind the reception desk replied.

"Do you know how much ramen I could buy with that?!" Naruto shouted before he turned and walked out of the hotel, Kurotsuchi sighing beside him.

"Man this is crazy." The teen girl said. "But with how many people and trainers around I guess they can mark it up so high."

Naruto had to admit there was a large amount of people in the city, restaurants and streets were extremely crowded. They had to stand in the line for four hours that morning just to get some tickets for the afternoon events. "Well lets just grab something quick to eat and than head to the stadium."

Kurotsuchi was about to agree when they heard a large amount of squeals down the street, the teens shared a look and headed in that direction.

"B-sama please sign my poster!"

"I love you B-sama!"

"Killer B can you sign my shirt!"

"Oh mannnn." Naruto stopped and ran a hand down his face as he saw the group of people. In the middle of them was a tall, muscular dark skinned man with white blonde corn rows and a white bandanna around his forehead. He had on a pair of black oval sunglasses and a blue triangle tattoo under his left eye and another on his right shoulder. He wore a white shirt, if it could be called that, that was opened on his right side to show off his muscles and tattoo. His outfit was completed with loose black pants, white and red sneakers and a white scarf.

"Is that Killer B?" Kurotsuchi asked, she had seen him in photos and on TV but never in person.

"Yup, were should go before.." Naruto started to say.

"Hey hey hey what do I see!" Killer B suddenly called out as he spotted the blonde. "Can it be the little Namikaze?" He pushed through the crowd with ease and swaggered over to Naruto. "What's going on little man, you come to Ukiha with a tournament plan?" As B walked to Naruto the blonde teen heard people whispering his last name and his fathers, when the man got to Naruto he held his fist out. "Gimme some bro."

"Hey B." Naruto replied and fist bumped him. "You here for the tournament, I figured they wouldn't let you enter being an Elite Four member?"

B laughed. "I ain't here to compete but for a little meet and greet." He gestured to the crowd behind him of fans. "I got to give my peeps some love but head to my room so we can rap cuz." He pulled out a room key card and for a hotel. "Champion suite so rest your feet." He gave a quick wave and turned back to the crowd. "Killer B is here so who's ready to hear?"

"Oh Arceus run before he starts really rapping." Naruto muttered as he grabbed Kurotsuchi.

"Did...did he just speak in rhythm?" She asked a bit bewildered.

"Yeah he does that and no one can get him to stop." Naruto answered. "It's why they never do interviews with him, the reporters and interviews always get confused and it makes the League look a bit…dumb I guess you could say."

Kurotsuchi thought for a second and realized he rarely did speak on TV. "I'm guessing someone translates his magazine interviews."

"Yeah." Naruto replied as they made their way down the streets. "He has three Ace trainers, who all learned under him, who kinda field these things."

"Oh did they travel around or just learn under him?" Kurotsuchi asked.

"I believe they all asked him to train them but he did have them travel around to gain experience." Naruto answered. "They all are Fighting Types only like him." The found the hotel and made their way up the elevator. "Good chance they'll be here, Samui and Karui are cool so you'll like them. Omoi is cool but has a habit of creating crazy paranoid theories out of small things."

Kurotsuchi gave him a curious look but decided she would wait and see what he was talking about. Finding the room was easy, seeing as it was the only one on the top floor. Walking into the room Kurotsuchi was shocked at how large and fancy the room was for a hotel in a place that didn't get much visitors besides the tournament. "Naruto?"

Sitting on the couch watching TV was a dark skinned man, who looked a few years older than Naruto and Kurotsuchi. He had short spikey white hair with a black bandanna, his outfit was the same as Killer B's but he had a grey hooded shirt on instead of showing skin. "What are you doing here?" Suddenly his eyes got big. "Oh man did your dad send you because there's a huge crisis and he needs us to keep you safe to preserve the family line?"

Naruto snickered and looked at a confused Kurotsuchi. "No Omoi, we're here to watch the tournament and ran into Killer B. He told us to come chill up here while he says hi to some fans and then will catch up."

Omoi relaxed back into the couch. "Oh that's good." He grinned. "So your finally out on your journey huh?"

"You know it." Naruto said, Kurotsuchi cleared her throat. "Ah, sorry." He blushed. "Omoi this is Kurotsuchi, she's traveling with me." Omoi jumped up and walked over to them.

"Nice to meet you." He said while shaking Kurotsuchi's hand.

"A pleasure." Kurotsuchi replied.

"Where are Samui and Kauri?" Naruto asked as he looked around the main room.

"They are both went out for some food a while ago." Omoi said as he gestured them towards the couches. "They should be back soon...unless they ran into some powerful trainers who they underestimated and all there Pokémon were defeated so there stuck in the Pokécenter which is over crowded because of the tournament."

"Or they are just taking a while because everywhere is crowded." Naruto reasoned.

Omoi scratched his chin. "Yeah probably." Naruto and Kurotsuchi deadpanned. "So anyway how's your journey been? Got any badges yet?"

Naruto grinned and reached into his bag to pull out his case. "I've gotten three, Mountain, Plains and Desert." He opened it up to show them off. "I've also caught quite a few Pokémon."

"Nice." Omoi held his fist out for Naruto to fist bump. "So you in town for the tournament?"

"I actually don't have a Fighting Type yet." Naruto answered. "I came to check out the tournament and see if maybe I could find someone wanting to trade. I caught a bunch of Rufflet's recently so I'm hoping to find a person needing a Flying Type."

"I see." Omoi replied. "Then from here you heading to challenge A-sama?"

"Yeah." Naruto grinned. "I've got three Pokémon ready for challenge."

"Heh." Omoi chuckled. "A-sama only uses two Pokémon, but he trains them all up so don't underestimate him." Omoi smirked. "Though I don't think you ever would do that."

Suddenly the door was kicked in. "Forgot I had one key so I had use my knee." B said as he walked in.

Omoi groaned. "Now we're gonna have to pay for that door." He shook his head. "And Karui is gonna blame this on me."

B looked at the broken door than to Omoi. "Chill bro they don't got to know." He chuckled. "Blame the fans, they just had to get to the mans!" He pointed his two thumbs at himself as he grinned.

"…..she might believe that." Omoi answered, it wouldn't be the first time people had broken things to get to him.

"Than nothing to fear but me running out of beer." B chuckled and made his way to the bar against the far wall. "Naruto my man, hit me with the story of your journey across the land."

Naruto chuckled before going into the long version of his travels so far.

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Lucky for the teens B had more than enough room to let them crash, Karui and Samui had come back half way through Naruto's story. After a fun night of trading stories and Naruto scanning their Pokémon they were in the stadium to watch the days events. Today was starting the eighteen and under class, while the Elemental Region had a sixteen year old limit they factored for visiting trainers. Being one of the Elite Four B was going to be sitting with visiting and local business men, he did however reserve a box for his team and they were happy to let Naruto and Kurotsuchi join them.

Samui was a tall, pale, blonde haired woman, which she kept cut short, and wore a grey skirt and top, which was a bit revealing and caused Naruto to blush when he first saw her. If she cared though it wasn't obvious since she always seemed to have a carefree look on her face.

Karui was a dark skinned woman with dark red hair that was short like Samui's but she used a bandanna to pull it back. She wore a grey sleeveless shirt and loose black pants. "This is going to be interesting." She said as she took a seat near the glass. "Most of these trainers have been at it for two years or more so they should be trained up nice."

"It'll be cool." Samui said as she looked over the snacks and refreshments laid out for them.

"It's going to be great scoping out competition." Naruto said while Kurotsuchi rolled her eyes next to him.

"Ladies and Gentlemen thank you for joining us for another fine day in the Ukiha Fighters Tournament." An announcer they couldn't see called out over the speakers. "Today we begin our eighteen and under division, which consists of 40 applicants." The crowd cheered. "For those of you who were not here or listening in yesterday I am Kazan and shall be your announcer for this tournament." More cheers went up and Naruto guessed this man was somewhat famous. "And now for our first contestants, hailing from Suna, she's been a trainer for a little over two years and made it to the top thirty-two in last year's Elemental Conference. Let's hear it for Maki!"

The crowd cheered as a girl, looking to be in her late teens, walked onto the blue platform. She had dark brown hair pulled back into a ponytail and wore a simple white spaghetti strap top and tan pants. She smiled and waved as the crowd cheered for her.

"And her opponent, hailing from our neighbor Konoha." Naruto perked up at the news. "He's a student of Konoha's famous Mighty Guy..."

"Oh no." Naruto muttered.

"And spent the better part of a year training for this event, let's give it up for Rock Lee!"

"YOSHHHH!" The crowd heard over their cheers as Lee ran in and leapt high into the air, landing on the red platform. "THANK YOU FOR THE MOST YOUTHFUL WELCOME!"

Naruto sighed and shook his head. "Why didn't Kakashi warn me he was gonna be here."

Kurotsuchi cocked an eyebrow and looked down at Lee, he looked to be their age but was wearing a tight green body suit with orange leg warmers and his hands were wrapped with white bandages. He had dark black hair that was in a bowl cut, large eyebrows she could spot from this high up and a red belt with his Pokéballs and a fanny pack. "..Whoa…just…is he for real?"

"Yes." Karui said with a chuckle. "Might Guy wears almost an identical outfit and their attitudes are the same." She chuckled. "But beside the crazy outfit and personality Mighty Guy is crazy skilled. If B-Sensei were to drop dead Guy would easily take the title of strongest Fighting Type trainer in the region."

"Yeah and Lee is his nephew." Naruto cut in. "So he's being taught everything Guy knows plus he's friends with Neji Hyūga so he's got a bit of their training tips as well." Kurotsuchi whistled and looked back down to the match.

"This will be a one on one challenge." Kazan called out as the crowd died down and the referee platform rose. "Dual type Pokémon are allowed so long as one type is Fighting, trainers prepare your Pokémon." Lee immediately grabbed a Pokéball while Maki paused for a few seconds before grabbing one. "Ready…..fight!"

"Yosh come out for a most youthful battle Kikkā!" Lee yelled as he released a brown humanoid Pokémon with an ovoid body. Lacking a distinct neck and head, its upper torso has almond-shaped eyes with black rings around them and appears to lack a nose and mouth. However like its owner it was wearing orange leg warmers.

"Lee lee lee!" It yelled as it kicked at the air.

"Come out Medicham." Maki said as she released her Pokémon, a humanoid, bipedal Pokémon that resembles a yoga practitioner. It has a gray body with red and yellow adornments. A red headpiece with three bulb-like extensions covers the upper portion of its head.

"Medi." It cried as it raised one leg and moved its hands in front of its chest to form a triangle.

Naruto quickly pulled out his Pokédex, hoping the range would be alright.

Hitmonlee the Kicking Pokémon

Hitmonlee's legs freely contract and stretch. Using these spring like legs, it bowls over foes with devastating kicks. After battle, it rubs down its legs and loosens the muscles to overcome fatigue.

This Hitmonlee is male and registered to Rock Lee of Konoha

Medicham the Meditate Pokémon

Through the power of meditation, Medicham developed its sixth sense. It gained the ability to use psychokinetic powers. This Pokémon is known to meditate for a whole month without eating.

This Medicham is female and registered to Maki of Suna

"And a big play by Maki by throwing out a dual Fighting and Psychic, this gives her an edge since Fighting Types are weak against Psychic attacks." Kazan announced. "How is Lee going to handle this?"

"Medicham use Confusion." Maki ordered.

"Cham." Medicham said with a nod as its eyes began to glow.

"Yosh! Kikkā slide in with Rolling Kick." Lee called out, Kikka didn't waste and time and dove forward before rolling up to Medicham. Its leg glowed as it did and it kicked Medicham in the chest.

"Lee!" Kikkā called out as it hit Medicham.

"Now Jumping Kick!" Lee ordered quickly, Kikkā wasted no time and its leg glowed again as it leapt up and hit Medicham in the chin.

"Medi!" Medicham called out as it flew up and backwards, hitting the ground with a thud.

"What a combo by Rock Lee's Hitmonlee!" Kazan called out to the cheering crowd. "But it looks like Medicham isn't out yet."

"Okay Medicham we know he's good now but let's show him what we're made of!" Maki yelled, Medicham giving a nod as he glared at Hitmonlee. "Zen Head-butt!"

Medicham's forehead began to glow as it shot forward at Hitmonlee. "Yosh Kikkā counter with Close Combat." Lee said.

"Hit." Hitmonlee said with a nod as its body glowed slightly. Maki however smirked as Hitmnlee moved forward.

"Let it hit you and use Counter!" Maki said quickly.

"Oh and a big play by Maki but can her already injured Medicham take the first hit?"

Hitmonlee dodged the head-butt and brought it's knee up into Medicham's stomach. "Cham!" The female said but it's body glowed brighter and it flipped it's leg up hitting and knocking back Kikkā.

"Hitmon!" Kikkā called out as it stumbled backwards.

"Zen Head-butt." Maki yelled knowing the time was right to even up the damage. Medicham leapt at Kikkā with it's head glowing and nailed the Fighting Type.

"Hitmonlee." Kikkā gave a pained cry as it fell and rolled across the stage.

"And a powerful attack by Medicham, it looks like this fight is evening out." Kazan announced and you could hear the grin on his face. "These teens are showing us they mean business lets hear it for them folks!"

"Kikkā!" Lee called out. "Are you alright my youthful friend?"

Hitmonlee rose shakily to its feet but gave Lee a thumbs up. "Lee!"

"YOSH than let us show them our flames of youth!" Lee called out and returned the thumbs up along with a big smile, that suddenly twinkled. "Close Combat but be ready for Mega Kick when you see the opening. "

"Hitmonlee!" Kikkā yelled out and ran towards Medicham.

"Don't let up Medicham, hit him with Force Palm but be ready to back it up with Counter." Maki ordered.

"Medi." Medicham confirmed the order and energy charged in its right hand. "Cham!" She called out as she shot a blast of energy in the shape of a open hand towards "Hitmonlee." Unfortunately Hitmonlee was prepared and leapt to the left, avoiding the attack, and that moved in to attack.

"Hit hit hit!" Hitmonlee cried as he assaulted Medicham.

"Cham!" Medicham said as it tried to attack with Counter, unfortunately for the dual type Hitmonlee was able to dodge it.

"Now Kikkā!" Lee called out at the opening.

Hitmonlee's leg glowed with power. "Hitmonleeeeeee!" It screamed as it connected to Medicham's ribs.

"Medicham!" She screamed as she flew across the stage, hitting the ground and rolling a few feet.

"Oooooooh what a powerful kick!" Kaza yelled as the crowd cheered. "Is Medicham down for the count?" Naruto and the others were all leaning towards the glass as the referee called out a count before waving his arms in the air. "And its over, the first round fight goes to Rock Lee of Konoha!"

There was cheering as Lee recalled his Pokémon and then leapt onto the stage and ran over to Maki's platform, leaping up onto it. "Yosh Maki that was a most youthful fight, I thank you for it!" Lee said while holding his hand out.

Maki chuckled and shook her head before shaking Lee's hand. "It was a great battle Lee."

Naruto got up. "Kuro-chan I'm going to go find Lee, see if his teammates are here as well. Want to come?"

"Sure." Kurotsuchi said with a nod and stood up and followed Naruto to find his friends.

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Naruto's Team-

Kyūryū (Torrent) - Frogadier: Male, lv 21, Ability: Torrent

Honō (Flame) - Growlithe: Male, lv 22, Ability: Flash Fire

Enperā (Emperor) – Nidoran: Male, lv 21, Ability: Poison Point

Tsunami – Magikarp: Male, lv 18, Ability: Swift Swim

Skiddo: Female, lv 19, Ability: Sap Sipper

Hikari (Light) - Solrock, lv 20, Ability: Levitate

Ojo (Princess) - Nidoran: Female, lv 9, Ability: Poison Pin

Rufflet: Male, lv 14, Ability: Keen Eye

Kurosutchi's Team-

Kakōgan (Granite) – Aron, lv 16, Ability: Rock Head