Two Paths (Sequel to Why Me)

Devil vs Demon

Tadashi gritted his teeth as he looked around trying to locate Mariah's chakra. He couldn't locate her chakra at all. He looked around seeing nothing but rubble from the two other fights going on right now between Naruto, Bee, Gai, Madara, Kakashi, and Obito. He then looked back at the smirking Akuma.

"Where is she?"

"Where's who? You need to be more specific Tadashi."

"Where's Mariah?"

"Mariah, Mariah, Mariah," Akuma said tapping her chin making Tadashi irritated. "Mariah, the love of your life? The one who's in love with Sasuke and not you? That Mariah?"

"Yes," He growled.

"I don't know why you bother with her. You'll never get her to return your feelings."

"Shut up,"

"Nah, I like bothering you. I mean what do you even see in her? Seriously, she's selfish! She's rude, a real bitch, thinks all high and mighty about herself, she even turned to the Akatsuki for no reason. Why would she go join a bunch of S-ranked criminals? I see no point in that; she was already strong before she left. Why would you love someone who is obsessed with power?"

"You're wrong."

"What?"

"Mariah is a great person. She's caring, helpful, sincere, intelligent, strong, cunning, ambitious, brave, confident, cooperative, decisive, coherent , delightful, enchanting, faithful, lovely, skillful, tough, thoughtful, vivacious , witty, beautiful, stunning, and perfect." Tadashi defended.

Akuma laughed at what he said.

"You actually believe she's that? Oh you're more hopeless than I thought! You're so blinded by love that you don't even see her flaws!"

"I don't need to explain myself to you."

"Can't you see that she only used you for your powers? Right after you 'died' she went after Sasuke!"

"Shut up!" Tadashi yelled squeezing her tighter.

Akuma spat out black blood as Tadashi squeezed her. She seemed unfazed though since she was smirking.

"Did I strike a nerve?"

Tadashi only squeezed her tighter.

"I guess I did," She chuckled.

Tadashi's chakra went to his hand making his grip tighter. She started to move her arms out breaking out of Tadashi's grip. She landed on the ground with a thud looking up at Tadashi who appeared in front of her. Her eyes slightly widened at his speed never recalling him being so fast. In a flash she was sent back sliding on the ground. She put a hand on her stinging cheek where Tadashi had punched her with great force.

Akuma got to her feet and looked into Tadashi's eyes which were completely black. She smirked seeing that now she'll get a good fight our of Tadashi. Her own eyes then turned completely red peering into Tadashi's black ones.

"Let's see who's power is greater, Tadashi."

"Where's Mariah?"

"If you beat me then I'll tell you."

Tadashi growled and ran towards Akuma making his blade with his dark chakra. Akuma made her own sword out of lava and deflected Tadashi's. A clang was heard as the swords collided.

"Where is she!"

"Not telling,"

Tadashi let out a yell as he attempted to stab Akuma in the stomach but she easily dodged his attack. He appeared behind her kicking her back but she flipped, landing on one hand then pushed herself up into the air landing on her feet. Tadashi got in front of her again coiling back for a punch but Akuma swung back barley missing his fist. She twisted left kneeing him in the side but he slid under her legs sliding on the ground.