Naruto: Stormborn Uzumaki

Orochimaru's golden eyes gleamed with amusement as he surveyed Team 7. His presence alone was suffocating, his killing intent pressing down on them like a physical weight. 

"Such potential," Orochimaru said, his voice dripping with malice. "Sasuke Uchiha, heir to the Uchiha clan's legacy. And Naruto Uzumaki, the boy with the Six Eyes. Join me, and I will give you power beyond your wildest dreams." 

Naruto stepped forward, his **Six Eyes** glowing brightly. "Not a chance, snake-face. We're not interested in your twisted games." 

Sasuke clenched his fists, his Sharingan spinning. "You think we'd join someone like you? You're delusional." 

Orochimaru chuckled, his grin widening. "Such defiance. Very well, let's see if you can back it up." 

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Naruto didn't wait for Orochimaru to make the first move. He dashed forward, his **tanto** gleaming as he unleashed the **Tempest Gale Breathing Sword Style**. His strikes were a blur of motion, each one precise and deadly. 

Orochimaru dodged effortlessly, his movements fluid and unnatural. "Impressive, but you'll need more than that to touch me." 

Karin and Haku joined the fray, their attacks complementing Naruto's. Karin's **chakra chains** shot forward, attempting to bind Orochimaru, while Haku launched a barrage of **ice projectiles**. 

Orochimaru smirked, easily deflecting their attacks. "Cute, but you'll have to do better." 

Frustrated by his initial hesitation, Sasuke activated his **Sharingan** and joined the fight. His movements were sharp and precise, but Orochimaru countered with ease, his experience as a war veteran evident in every move. 

Sakura provided support from the sidelines, throwing kunai and shuriken to disrupt Orochimaru's rhythm. "We need a plan!" she shouted. 

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Naruto realized they were making no progress with a frontal assault. "Fall back!" he ordered, forming hand seals. "**Hidden Mist Jutsu!**" 

A thick mist enveloped the area, obscuring Orochimaru's vision. Naruto created several **shadow clones**, which charged at Orochimaru to distract him. 

"Now's our chance!" Naruto whispered to his team. "We need to retreat!" 

Haku and Karin nodded, understanding the plan, but Sasuke hesitated. "We can't just run! We need to finish this!" 

Naruto grabbed Sasuke's arm. "This isn't running—it's surviving. We're not ready to take him on yet." 

Reluctantly, Sasuke agreed, and the team began their retreat. 

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As Team 7 fled, they were suddenly ambushed by a group of rogue shinobi, clearly sent by Orochimaru. The attackers were skilled and ruthless, their movements coordinated and precise. 

"Stay close!" Naruto shouted, his **Six Eyes** scanning the area for weaknesses. 

The team fought back, but the sheer number of enemies was overwhelming. Just as it seemed they might be overrun, reinforcements arrived in the form of other Konoha teams. 

"Need a hand?" Shikamaru called out, his shadow possession technique immobilizing several enemies. 

"About time!" Naruto replied, grinning despite the situation. 

Neji and Lee joined the fight, their taijutsu and Byakugan proving invaluable. Tenten provided ranged support, her weapon scroll unleashing a barrage of kunai and shuriken. 

Together, the Konoha genin turned the tide of the battle. Naruto's **Tempest Gale Breathing Sword Style** cut through the enemy ranks, while Haku's **ice mirrors** and Karin's **chakra chains** provided crucial support. 

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As the battle raged, Orochimaru's voice echoed through the forest. "You can't escape me, Sasuke." 

In a flash, Orochimaru appeared behind Sasuke, his hand glowing with dark chakra. Before anyone could react, he placed the **Curse Mark** on Sasuke's neck. 

Sasuke screamed in pain, collapsing to the ground as the mark spread across his skin. 

"Sasuke!" Naruto shouted, rushing to his side. 

Orochimaru chuckled. "Consider this a gift. You'll come to me eventually, Sasuke." 

With that, Orochimaru disappeared into the mist, leaving Team 7 shaken but alive. 

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As Orochimaru retreated, he encountered Anko and an ANBU unit. 

"Well, well," Orochimaru said, his grin widening. "If it isn't my old student." 

Anko's eyes narrowed. "Orochimaru… You're not getting away this time." 

The ANBU unit attacked, but Orochimaru dispatched them with ease, his movements too fast to follow. He turned to Anko, his expression cold. 

"Consider this a reminder of your failure," he said, activating the **Curse Mark** on Anko's neck. 

Anko collapsed, her body wracked with pain as Orochimaru disappeared into the forest. 

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Team 7 regrouped at a safe distance, their exhaustion evident. Sasuke was unconscious, the Curse Mark pulsing ominously on his neck. 

"We need to get him to the tower," Sakura said, her voice trembling. 

Naruto nodded, his expression grim. "But first, we need to deal with this." 

Using his knowledge of sealing techniques, Naruto placed a **custom double-layered Evil Sealing Method** on Sasuke's Curse Mark. The seal was powered by both Sasuke's will and Naruto's, and it was designed to suppress the mark's influence. 

"This should hold for now," Naruto said. "But we need to get him to Kakashi-sensei as soon as possible." 

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After exchanging their Earth Scroll for a Heaven Scroll with Shikamaru's team, Team 7 finally reached the tower. They released the scrolls, revealing the message: "When the Heaven and Earth scrolls are opened, the true purpose of the Chunin Exams is revealed." 

Their respective sensei greeted them, and Kakashi immediately noticed Sasuke's condition. 

"What happened?" Kakashi asked, his tone serious. 

Naruto explained their encounter with Orochimaru, leaving out no details. Kakashi's expression darkened. 

"We need to report this to the Hokage immediately," he said. 

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Tsunade listened intently as Naruto and Kakashi reported the incident. Her expression was grim. 

"Orochimaru's presence changes everything," she said. "We need to increase patrols and tighten security around the village." 

Naruto hesitated before speaking. "There's something else. Kabuto… I think he might be a spy for Orochimaru." 

Tsunade's eyes narrowed. "I'll look into it. For now, focus on the exams. We'll deal with Orochimaru when the time comes." 

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