ã€ŠNaruto: The Phoenix Wolf Jinchurikiã€‹


 Prologue

    Realm of the Gods

    Sitting on a cloud with his foot hanging over the side, a teen looking no older than seventeen groaned. His rainbow eyes was looking over the manga in his hands, with a disappointing sigh. It wasn¡¯t the series was cancelled quite the opposite in fact, the series got a spin off about the protagonist''s son.

    The only problem was that it was disappointing to say the least. From the two strongest in the world, to paper pusher and ability as a normal kage. Naruto to the say the least took a major dive in strength as his son took his protagonist armor.

    ¡°What is wrong with Naruto and Hinata hairstyles.¡± The young looking god raged nitpicking everything after the fourth shinobi war.

    ¡°Ugg, Boruto even seems as a mix between Sasuke, Naruto, and Konohamaru when he first appeared. I have half a mind to send Naruto and Sasuke back in time to change it, but fanfiction taught me otherwise.¡± He grumbled as he closed one eye and peaked in the Naruto Dimension he made.

    ¡°Either one or both of them would attempted to fix everything that went wrong with their lives. Which would lead to a much different outcome. Sending a soul that a fan would wield most the same result or them attempting to return.¡± The god gumbled as he shuddered at the amazing and the not so amazing fanfiction he read.

    Thinking hard and rubbing his hairless chin, while he thought of a way to entertain himself. Thoughts of giving a reincarnator a devil fruit there passed through. Than a surgeon with the sharingan came to mind. The most interesting one was giving one person all nine bijuu, but having nine beasts in one head. They would have a worse personality than a mercenary with a mouth and rapid regeneration.

    ¡°Hmm, I got it, I will make them a new Jinchuriki with a new Bijuu. Only where to place them and what clan. Should they be put back into the warring clan era...nah the already have Madara and Hashirama. How about when the sannin were Genin...doesn¡¯t sound interesting.¡± The god pulled out a notebook and began writing.

    ¡°Minato and Kushina...maybe next time. Kakashi genin days...not a bad thought but maybe next time. That leaves Naruto...hmm, let set him five years before Naruto was born the same year as Itachi.¡±

    ¡°Ok, five years before Naruto was born, now the clan, bijuu, appearance, and kekkei genkai if any. For the clan...none so a civilian family. Now onto the rest, what should his kekkei genkai be? The abilities to switch gender without chakra or jutsu. That be funny so lets do it.¡± The God laughed to himself as he wrote that on a whim.The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation.

    ¡°Though that kind of useless in combat...whatever it similar to Naruto¡¯s Sexy Jutsu. Well, whatever, something might happen. Now for appearances let''s go with a light skin tone but not like like Sai or Orchumaru.¡±

    ¡°For his male side he got to be super handsome. Let''s make his hair white with a tint of blue, sharpen and enhance his features a bit. Setting his physique so while muscular it lean and compact instead of thin or bulky.¡± By now the bored god went wild with his imagination.

    When he finally finished with the male side, the appearance was beyond him. One glimpse could wetting any girl panties of any age young or old. However he didn¡¯t seem bothered as he added gray eyes and finish touch able to please any woman.

    Moving onto the female half, a similar state came as he went wild as he made her with long white hair with a hint of blue, similar to the male side. The length flowing down to her waist. He made her physique a slender yet remarkably curvaceous-figure and well-endowed breasts. In fact she looked similar to Nami from One Piece as he used her as a model. With her large bust, thin waist and larger hips. It would make any male drool or more, while enrage female population.

    Once again the god ignore this fact on as he made both way above most human standards. Which would cause trouble later one on more than one occasion.

    ¡°Now onto, Bijuu what to put into him...hmm maybe a scarred beast instead? Now which one, a dragon? Nah, not interesting enough. A Phoenix...maybe but once they achieve avatar state. I really want it to be a big wolf, but they don¡¯t have much cool abilities.¡± The god just began to grumble to himself.

    ¡°That it I would just give the wolf the phoenix abilities problem solve. Now, onward¡­ one hundred and fifty meter tall...flaming midnight black fur...sapphire eyes. Since it is a sacred beast it got to have a human form.¡± God began grumbling once again as he went to work planning out the details.

    Once again he went far and beyond human standards as he made it look liked a teenaged girl. She had long black hair with black wolf ears and tail, fair skin with sapphire eyes. He made her physique similar to Shigure Kosaka from History mightiest disciple. Though he did change her eyebrows so they aren¡¯t lightning bolts.

    ¡°Now onto the soul and what type of personality to give the Bijuu... I will leave it up to chance. Let give it knowledge that universe along with all there is to learn about anytype of jutsu¡¯s. This is so overpowered....not really as it is going to require a lot of time and training.¡± The god just shrugged.

    ¡°Now onto the soul for the body. Hmm, lets-¡± The young god was about to go crazy. However as he was floating over a city, he saw a man in his twenties get ran over exiting a flower shop. ¡°Well, that works.¡±

    Grabbing the man fresh dead man soul, he scanned through his memories and took a liking. Removing most of the information about this world, he left only ideas of anime and other manga series. He also saw the man had a basic understanding of Naruto. So he removed bits and pieces leaving a vague but helpful parts of the plot.

    ¡°Well, this should keep me entertained for a while.¡± The young god said as he tossed the soul and his creations into a portal and watched. ¡°Let¡¯s see what kind of changes will happen.¡±

 Chapter 1

    ¡°...and five.¡±

    A young boy looking no older than seven said as he just finished his morning runniing five times around Konohagakure. Feeling the morning rays and breeze running through his damp white hair with light blue tint. He felt ready for the day at the academy.

    Pulling up his face mask covering the lower half of his face, he headed towards the orphanage. He needed to clean up and check on his favorite toddler who turning three in a few weeks. Which reminds him he needs to pick out his present.

    Walking by a small merchant stand he found a small stuffed fox and frog. Asking the price he quickly ran through his head and nodded handing over the money.

    It looks like I need to be cheap for a while. the boy thought as he wrapped the two stuffed animals. I hope he loves them.

    ¡°Ryu,¡± a small bundle of energy called out to him.

    This small bundle of energy had blonde hair bright as the dun, bright blue eyes and three whiskers on each cheek. Looking over his clothes, he sighed as his white shirt and blue shorts looked worn out. He wasn¡¯t even going to mention the sandals on the boy feet.

    Looks like I need to begin helping around for some extra coins again. Ryu thought as he smiled at the boy.

    ¡°Naruto, your up early? Do you have anything planned today?¡± He asked the small boy who nodded furiously.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to visit grandpa,¡± Naruto said. ¡°Than I am going to the park. Once your done at the academy are we going to train again?¡±

    Thinking about it, even if it makes him a bit sad that no one want to befriend this bundle of sunshine. Ryu nodded as they fist bump and Naruto running towards the Hokage Tower. Though the training he does with Naruto is playing hide and seek training their stealth skills.

    ¡°Don¡¯t forget your manners,¡± He called out but he doubts Naruto would listen.

    Once Naruto was out of sight he just frowned at the Orphanage and caretaker. They were just either glaring or pretending they didn''t see either him or Naruto. Sighing at their attitudes he just shrugged as he was used to it.

    He knew that Naruto was the jinchuriki for the nine tails as he remembers that night and when it was revealed. The attack happened on his fifth birthday the same days that Naruto was born, and he has vague memories. He doesn¡¯t know how or why, but he has memories of certain event to come.

    I hope I am strong enough when these events arrive. Ryu thought as he headed towards the showers.

    ===

    Entering the classroom, he glanced around seeing all who arrived. Seeing it was packed full of civilian children, he spotted his two friends. He saw Hana Inuzuka with her brown hair tied back into a ponytail and two locks framing her face. Sitting in front of her were three nin dogs around her wagging their tails.

    Next to her was Izumi Uchiha, with brown bangs framing her face showing her onyx eyes, with a mole under her right eye.

    Both of them were wearing baggy shorts and shirt showing their starting to develop bodies. Which in other words nothing impressive yet since they like the rest were seven or eight.

    ¡°Hello, Hana-chan, Izumi-chan.¡± Ryu greeted his close friends earning a slight glare.

    ¡°Drop the -chan, we told you to drop it didn¡¯t we?¡± Hana and Izumi huffed as he just smiled behind his mask.

    ¡°So, how have you two been? Training hard I hope?¡± Ryu said as he looked around the room.

    Since most were civilians, most of them either barely try or attempted to improve with a rare one here and there. The two girls noticed his look, and smiled and did a fist pump.

    ¡°Yep, mother began training me in the clan style taijutsu since getting these three brothers.¡± Hana said as she petted one of the trio dogs.

    ¡°I have been training hard to catch up to Itachi.¡± Izumi said with a slight sigh. ¡°Though I keep running out of Chakra quickly after activating the Sharingan.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry just keep training hard.¡± Ryu sent a warm eye smile similar to the one eyed jonin he sees walking around from time to time.

    Sitting down, the Chunin instructor walked in. He appeared to be hovering around forty or so, with a short goatee and slight age wrinkles around his eyes. Wearing the standard Chunin uniform, releasing a little killing intent. Which quieted everyone down as they found their seat and too scared to speak.Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on the original website.

    ¡°I am Chunin Bo, and I be your instructor for the time being.¡± The man began.

    ===

    When the final bell rang at the end of the day, Ryu said goodbye to Hana and Izumi. Making his way through the village to the park. He spotted Naruto, sitting alone on the swing as parents hustled their kids away.

    ¡°Naruto, what are you moping around for?¡± He called out breaking Naruto out of his sad gaze at the ground.

    ¡°Ryu, you done at the academy today?¡± Naruto bounced up racing over and jumping into his arms.

    ¡°You turned into a girl again.¡± Naruto said nearly instantly, making Ryu blink.

    Patting himself over, he felt his buddy was gone and felt two little budding on his chest. His hips were a tiny bit wider and his voice was a tiny bit higher. He was now a she, which she dismissed with a shrug since it was his kekkei genkai.

    While it didn¡¯t offer any offense or defense, it works well for information or seduction. It doesn¡¯t require chakra or give off any like the transformation jutsu. So it can even fool sensors as it tweaks the chakra signature just a bit appearing like a new person.

    ¡°So I have? Well whatever, so what shall we play or train today?¡± Ryuu asked.

    ¡°Speed!¡± Naruto shouted bouncing.

    ¡°Want to be fast, huh. Shall we run a lap around the village?¡± Ryuu said with an eye smile.

    Naruto nodded dumbly as he knew would carry him once he about to collapse. It happens every time as his little legs and stamina can¡¯t make it halfway yet. Also, Ryuu would match his pace slowing down her own training.

    ¡°Let do it. I will make it half way this time.¡± Naruto got pumped.

    ¡°Alright,¡± Ryuu picked Naruto up and place him on her shoulder. ¡°To the gate.¡±

    ===

    In the Hokage Office

    Sitting behind his desk Hiruzen Sarutobi, known as The Professor and God of Shinobi. He finally managed to catch a break from paper work and decided to check on Naruto. Pulling out the crystal ball, Naruto appeared running beside Ryuu smiling.

    Seeing the seven year old, with waist long white hair with a tint of blue. He chuckled at the masked as it reminded him of Kakashi. Only she didn¡¯t have gravity defying hair or an eye covered. He also knows the reason for the mask, as even at a young age, her or his looks are unparalleled. In fact, it without the mask she appears as an angel descend from heaven.

    ¡°Hmm, Anbu get me the files on Ryuu Fumetsu school records.¡± He called out to the empty room.

    Moments later, a file appeared on his desk. Opening it he scanned over it, he raised an eyebrow.

    Name: Ryu Fumetsu (Male) / Ryuu Fumetsu (Female)

    Parents: Unknown

    Age: 7

    Birthday: October 10th

    Gender: Able to Change between Male and Female, and will randomly switch.

    Kekkei Genkai: Seibetsu -able to switch genders at will

    Studies: Near the Top of the Class

    Taijutsu: Low to Mid-Genin Level

    Genjutsu: Unable to perform due to density of chakra

    Description- Near the top of the class and hard worker usually seen training after school. He is best friends with Hana Inuzuka, Izumi Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha. He has a friendly rivalry with Itachi Uchiha. It is highly recommended to graduate early, though he rejected feeling not ready.

    Looking over the sheet, Hiruzen hummed as he has already seen a similar report before. The last time was a few months after the Nine Tails attack. It happened when he was visiting Naruto and saw a child barely five taking care of him.

    ¡°Bring me Ryu Fumetsu,¡± He said looking back at the crystal ball seeing Naruo sleeping on Ryuu back.

    ===

    Walking back to the orphanage, Ryu who switched back to male, seen a man in a dog mask appear. Judging by his height Ryu estimated his age to be around his mid teens or so. His silver defying hair sticking out from his mask. He recognized the Anbu who would come watch Naruto from time to time.

    ¡°Watching Naruto again?¡± Ryu asked getting a head shake.

    ¡°Lord Hokage wants to see you.¡± Inu said with a bored tone.

    ¡°Ok, let me get this little guy to bed and we can go.¡± Ryu said as the Anbu nodded.

    A few minutes later after tucking Naruto in, he was Shunshin (Body Flicker) away. A few moments later they were in the Hokage office facing the aged Shinobi. Looking at the leader of the village over and seeing the aged lines, Ryu bowed.

    ¡°Lord Hokage, you wish to see me.¡± Ryu said.

    ¡°Yes, I looked over your school report and seen it recommend you graduate early. So I would like to ask you why you refused.¡± Hiruzen asked.

    ¡°For the first is I feel I haven¡¯t trained enough while the second is wanting to be with my friends. Probably the biggest reason, though is Naruto Uzumaki.¡± Ryu replied.

    ¡°Oh, why is Naruto your biggest reason.¡± The aged leader asked curiously.

    ¡°Once I begin doing missions outside of Konohagakure no one would care for Naruto. None of the caretakers bother to do anything for him and pull the other children away from him. I am the one teaching how to read and attempting to teach him some manners. Even his clothes were brought by me, though he doesn¡¯t need to know that.¡± Ryu answered pretending he didn¡¯t see the hard look the Hokage had.

    ¡°Is that so...I will make you a deal. If you graduate at the end of the year, I will give you and Naruto an apartment. When you go on mission I will send someone over to watch over him.¡± Hiruzen said shocking Ryu him to the core.

    ¡°Very well, Hokage. I would also recommend Hana Inuzuka and Izumi Uchiha as well. They need a bit of practice, but they should be ready at the end of the year.¡± Ryu said before he left heading back to the Orphanage.

    ¡°Is that wise Hokage-sama?¡± One of the anbu asked clearly worried.

    Blowing out some smoke in his pipe, Hiruzen leaned back closing his eyes. ¡°He is similar to Itachi and mature for his age. Bring the files of the two he listed.¡±

    ===

    Closing the door, he saw a man around the same age as the Hokage and one arm. On his chin there was an X shape scar and one eye. Ignoring the man as he felt uncomfortable he quickly left.

    When he arrived back at the orphanage, he was out as a light once his head hit his pillow.

 Chapter 2

    A few weeks came and went since Ryu was summoned to the Hokage Office. Since then he began increasing his training at a slight faster rate. From doing another lap around the village to another set of his daily reps.

    This didn¡¯t go unnoticed by others, a teen in a green suit with orange leg warmers, bowl haircut and bushy eyebrows appeared. This teen kept shouting off about the power of youth, and challenging himself to the extreme. Something about losing, he will do a hundred laps on his hands or climb a rock with a boulder tied to him.

    He didn¡¯t know where the man came from, only that he wasn¡¯t letting Naruto near him any time soon. The last thing he needs is the hyper blonde wearing a suit like that. Maybe he should look into bright color jumpsuit to help train their stealth.

    ¡°Yosh, lets fan our flames of youth.¡± Ryu heard behind him as he finishing the last lap of his morning run.

    Seconds after hearing that, a dust cloud passed him. Coughing a few times, Ryu finished up and headed back to the clean up. He didn''t want to go to the academy covered in sweat and dust. Which he wasn¡¯t sure any of the civilian children knew what it was from lack of training or the girls ¡®diets¡¯.

    ¡°Naruto, what are you doing up so early, little buddy.¡± Ryu said as he found Naruto sitting under a tree with the sun at not even seven.

    ¡°I-its adoption d-day, so the orphan matron kicked me out.¡± Naruto cried as he wrapped his arms around Ryu waist.

    Patting his little buddy back, Ryu allowed Naruto to let out his sadness. ¡°It is going to be fine, I will graduate early so I can find an apartment. Than you can move in with me, how does that sound?¡±

    ¡°Really? You would do that for me.¡± Naruto looked at him in disbelief but could only smile.

    ¡°Yep, but don¡¯t tell anyone it going to be our little secret.¡± Ryu said as he figures Naruto will tell the Hokage. The little blond just says whatever on his mind and is a terrible liar, but that is what makes him cute.

    ¡°Now why don¡¯t you go play while I get ready for the academy. It a shorter day, so think of what training you want ok?¡± He held out his fist for Naruto.

    ¡°You got it, and your a girl again by the way.¡± Naruto said before running off.

    Patting herself, Ryuu just shook her head not really caring as she headed towards the showers. Dressing in her female set of clothes, which consisted of black shorts and shirt with a gray zip up hoodie. She packed an extra set of male clothes before heading towards the academy to change out afterwards.

    ===

    Entering the classroom, Ryuu instantly became the center of attention. All the girls flared their envy and the males drooled. Rolling her eyes at them as when he male it reversed, so she headed toward her two friends.

    Petting one of the triplets behind their ears, they whimpered a bit as they looked at her in fear.

    ¡°What wrong, do you not like being petted?¡± Ryuu asked the small puppy worried she did something wrong.

    She watched as the triplets jump off the desk and into or behind Hana lap staring at her in fear. There was clearly something wrong and it wasn¡¯t because she smelled. It was the same soap she has been using for a while and wasn¡¯t a problem yesterday.

    ¡°Is it I am not pretty enough?¡± Ryuu asked behind her mask before receiving death glares from nearly all the female who heard.

    If your not pretty than are we abominations? Was what their glares shouted, but were ignored as Ryuu looked at the triplets.

    ¡°Should I sit somewhere else today?¡± Ryuu asked.

    ¡°Nah, your fine I just don¡¯t know what''s up with these three.¡± Hana said looking at the Three Haimaru Brothers.

    ¡°Ryuu, your a girl today?¡± Izumi said. ¡°It has been a while since you last came to class like that.¡±

    ¡°I guess so, though showering was a pain. So much hair to wash..¡± Ryuu shrugged making all the boys nearly faint as they listened. Their imagination ran wild and turned redder than a tomato.

    ¡°I-is that so? Why don¡¯t you cut it?¡± Izumi asked blushing.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t it weird to shower as a female?¡± Hana asked since Ryuu always appeared in male form. Not that there much difference due to their age currently.

    ¡°Hmm, not really as it is my body and I have been doing it since i remember.¡± Ryuu thought as she prefers females over males. Now would that make her a lesibien if she male half the time? ¡°As for the hair it grows back if I switch genders so cutting it is pointless.¡±

    ¡°When you go to the hot springs, which side do you choose?¡± Hana asked curiously.

    ¡°Hmm, I have never been there. If I do it would probably be on the male side since I would bring my little buddy. Maybe I take him tomorrow as a birthday present and turning three.¡± Ryuu said thinking of Naruto.

    ¡°We can go another day, and I can join you than.¡± Ryuu shrugged before two fists rained down on his head.

    ¡°Pervert,¡± They said in sync.

    ¡°Only one male can see my body is Itachi.¡± Izumi said though she spaced out soon after. ¡°Do you identify as male or female?¡±

    ¡°But I can be either gender.¡± Ryuu mumbled to herself at being treated unfairly.

    Before the small argument could continue any further Instructor Bo walked in. He quickly announced that they would be only working on their body conditioning. Which led most who barely train to groan clearly displeased.

    Heading out to the training field, Bo lead them to the track field. Splitting them into two groups with girls in one and boys in the other. When he got to Ryuu he glanced before pointing towards the girls. It really came down to what gender he shows up in when they do split group for training.

    ¡°Alright, boys are running the track first, girls are doing are doing kata. Begin.¡±This book''s true home is on another platform. Check it out there for the real experience.

    Going to the center of the track, two rows were formed from five each. Going through the academy basics arts, only the ones from a clans really put effort into it. None of the civilian girls really put much effort or corrected their mistakes. So, Ryuu only seen Hana and Izumi really working up a sweat, though that mostly thanks to the sun.

    Going through the twelve motions meant to strengthen the force behind their punches or kicks. Nearly a half hour went by before Bo called switch. By than Ryuu seen most of the boys barely picking themselves off the ground. Most of the girls were complaining about ruining their new clothes.

    ¡°Why would they wear them to school where they knew they would get dirty?¡± Izumi asked as she set the pace to run at.

    ¡°To give Kunoichi a bad name.¡± Hana said as she watched a few girls move barely faster than walking speed.

    ¡°Do you two want to join me and Naruto for some extra training after we are done here?¡± Ryuu asked.

    ¡°Sorry, I got to help out at the bakery.¡± Izumi said.

    ¡°I can¡¯t either as it my day to clean the kennels..¡± Hana replied sounding a bit sad.

    ¡°Ok,¡± Ryuu shrugged not really bothered by it.

    For the next hour an hour they ran at the same pace building up their endurance. Ryuu sighed as she wasn¡¯t winded in the slightest as it didn¡¯t come close to her morning training. Stretching out, Bo called for a ten minute break.

    ¡°Should I get some training weights?¡± Ryuu hummed to herself. She doesn¡¯t want to affected her height so maybe two pounds on each arm and five one each leg.

    ¡°Alright, everyone to the obstacle course. Then we will be done for the day afterwards.¡± Bo shouted reclining groans in return.

    The obstacle course had four different parts to it. The first were four platforms on an angle they have to jump to each one. Next was a balance beam they have to run across, dodging rubber balls. Followed by crawling under a net and finally climbing a wall.

    ¡°Tenchi, your up first.¡±

    A brown haired kid walked confidently to the starting line as he was the fourth fastest in class. Every so often he would say his goal was to be faster than the fourth Hokage. Only Ryuu never once seen him training outside of the academy. He usually spends his time playing or hanging out with his friends.

    Watching him run through the course, he was panting at the end. Bo just looked down at him before marking something on his clipboard.

    ¡°Four minutes and twenty-one seconds.¡±

    A few cheers came from his friends while the class clapped at his new record. He has managed to shave off three seconds from last time two months ago.

    One by one, Ryuu watched waiting for her turn. None of them managed to get a time lower than five minutes. Since most were tired or exhausted this cut into their energy and stamina. The other time killer was the net and the wall. None of the girls really wanted to get their outfit dirty or climb the wall. Which was their fault for wearing a skirt.

    ¡°Ryuu Fumetsu,¡± Bo called out.

    Walking to the starting line, Ryuu did a couple warm up stretches and nodded to Bo.

    ¡°Begin.¡±

    Clearly faster than the ones before her, she hopped from one plate to the other in ten seconds. It appeared she was taking steps on the plates before jumping to the next. Next on the balance beam, she ran across it easily dodging the rubber balls thrown. Not even hesitating like those before to catch her breath or complain, dove into the crawling under the next.

    ¡°Go Ryuu,¡± She heard Hana and Izumi cheer.

    Crawling nearly five meters, Ryuu got up and climbed the wall finishing the course.

    ¡°Two minutes and thirteen seconds. Impressive some obviously been training hard.¡± Bo said as Ryuu looked at him stunned. The man never gives out praises before.

    ¡°Thank you.¡± Ryuu said before joining Hana and Izumi.

    A few more students came and went before it was Hana turn which she finished on two minutes and thirty seconds. Izumi was a bit slower as she finished just shy of two minutes and forty seconds. Which Bo also praised them as he clearly seen the effort they put into training.

    ¡°Alright, that''s all for today.¡± Bo said once the last student finished.

    ¡°I will see you two later.¡± Ryuu said as she went to find Naruto. Who knows what kind of trouble he will get into.

    ===

    Walking into an empty bathroom, Ryuu changed out of her clothes and switched back to being male. His long white-blue hair shorten until he the base of his neck with to bang framing his face. He watched his slender arms grew a bit more muscular as did the rest of his body.

    Now wearing the reversed colors of earlier with gray shorts and shirt, he wore a black zip up hoodie. He wasn¡¯t one for fashion but more durable and useful covering most of his body. It stops most from drooling or turning into mindless drones. Though it also a reason he can¡¯t tell when he switches genders.

    ¡°Now it is time to go find my buddy.¡± Ryu thought leaving the bathroom.

    Heading to the park, he found Naruto making attempting to make friends. Most of the children stayed away while some of the smaller clans heirs played with a troubled look. Though it mostly his energy that drove them away as they had trouble keeping up.

    Looking up into the tree he saw the silver hair anbu watching over Naruto. Thinking about it is a little unreasonable to let a nearly three year old out to wonder by himself. Trying to think back to when he was that age, all he got was the vague memories and how his kekkei genkai works. No memories of his parents or relatives.

    ¡°Ryu, look, I made some friends.¡± Naruto bounced over.

    ¡°I can see that, so are you up for training?¡± Ryu asked receiving a head shake.

    ¡°I want to play with my new friends today.¡± Naruto replied happily.

    ¡°Alright, I will go train and come check on you later than.¡± Ryu said with an eye smile as he messed up Naruto hair.

    ¡°See you later than.¡± Naruto shouted as he ran back to the group.

    Waiting a few more seconds, Ryu left and headed towards a weapon shop. Reading the sign that said Treasure Tools, he entered. Looking around he saw weapons lining the walls and shelves. Near the door he found training swords as well fuinjutsu beginner to advance kits.

    ¡°Welcome what can I help you with.¡± a man in his late twenties asked behind the counter. He has short brown hair and blacksmith apron on due to the thickness. His arms were a bit bulky which Ryu figured due to forging.

    ¡°I am looking for some training weights. Two pound wrist bands and five for the legs.¡± Ryu answered.

    ¡°Training weights huh. I got some in the back I believe.¡± The man said as he vanished behind the curtain behind him.

    A few moments later he returned with four blue weighted bands. Looking at him he nodded as he pulled out his orange fox wallet.

    ¡°How much.¡± Ryu asked.

    ¡°Hmm, three hundred ryu total. They aren¡¯t that hard to make and not many uses them.¡± The man shrugged.

    ¡°Ok,¡± dropping the money on the counter, Ryu picked up the weights and slipped them one barely noticing them there.

    ¡°Have a nice day.¡± Ryu said leaving to go train.

    ===

    In an empty clearing in the forest, Ryu began to stretched out before starting with hundred push ups, squats, and sit ups. After finishing up, his warm up he went to work on hundred punches and kicks. Than repeat, for the next few hours.

    Seeing that a few hours passed, it was time to check on Naruto. Heading to the park, he found Naruto still playing alone. It seems that the other children had already left.

    ¡°Naruto,¡± Ryu called out.

    ¡°Ryu,¡± Naruto bounced to his feet but was rubbing his eyes clearly sleepy.

    ¡°It''s time to get back, huh.¡± Ryu sent an eye smile as he picked up Naruto.

    Picking up Naruto, he made his way to the orphanage to put Naruto to sleep. Going to his own room, he began to relax and began studying a scroll.

    ¡°Time to sleep.¡± Ryu thought as he yawned. Closing his eyes instead of entering dreamland he found himself in a field. A field with a very, very large wolf looking down at him.

    The wolf has large sapphire eyes, with it pure white fur made with blue flame. The teeth three times his size in front of him and claws threatening to cut him with just a look.

    ¡°Hello, Ryu. It is nice to finally meet you.¡± The large fire wolf said causing him to roll his eyes back and faint.

 Chapter 3

    Waking up after fainting a few minutes later, the giant wolf looking to be made of flames staring down at him. Ryu stared at the wolf scarred as it would eat him at any moment, but didn¡¯t faint again. In fact if he didn¡¯t know any better he would have thought they were studying each other.

    ¡°Umm...Hello?¡± He asked as he chuckled at the situation.

    ¡°Hello Ryu, as I said before, it''s nice to finally meet you.¡± The wolf spoke sitting down.

    Staring at the white wolf that knew his name, he didn¡¯t know how to respond and wonder if it a genjutsu. If it is indeed a genjutsu than it is a fairly high leveled one as low levels don¡¯t affect him. His chakra simple to dense to cast or fall victim to them which is a double edged sword.

    ¡°How do you know my name? I think I would know if a one hundred and fifty meter flaming wolf stalked me. Wait, your not a stalker are you? Oh, god I thought I covered enough, but now I am attracting giants from other species.¡±

    Ryu cried out as he drew circles in the ground with a rain cloud overhead. He usually tries to keep himself calm and collective. Though it appears that he still has a lot to learn and improve on.

    ¡°I know your name as I been partially sealed inside you since you were born.¡± The wolf said taking pity on him.

    ¡°Like a jinchuriki, like Naruto?¡± Ryu thought but he never heard of a giant white wolf with blue flames much less an attack. ¡°Is there a law similar to Naruto where they can¡¯t tell me? No, as I am treated normally.¡±

    ¡°Why are you inside me and what does partially sealed mean? Also what your name?¡± Ryu asked curiously as he racked his brain trying to dig up information. Only he isn¡¯t coming up with anything.

    ¡°Hmm, how I got sealed inside of you. A very bored god thought it was a great idea to seal a sacred beast, one he made on a whim, much less inside a mortal.¡± The wolf said in great sarcasm that oozes right off.

    ¡°Luckily he created your body, even if he created one of the most useless kekkei genkai. If he hasn¡¯t you would have imploded seconds after I was sealed.¡± The wolf finished with a click of the tongue at the sky.

    Ryu sat there stunned at what he just learned, wondering how to process it. Does he feel happy a god took an interest or depressed as it seem he was made for entertainment. The blow only increased when he thought that he and his kekkei genkai was made as a joke.

    A small flame inside of him started to grow with a desire to create a ninjutsu style with it. Hopefully making it one of the top kekkei genkai known throughout the elemental nations. Though he is at a loss on where and how to start or if he should.

    Seeing that Ryu was looking down, the large wolf appeared to take pity on him.

    ¡°Ryu, even if he created me only minutes before sealing me in you. He has given me all the knowledge on jutsus of this world. So if you like I can train you in all the branches and even genjutsu.¡±

    Looking up with a stunned expression, Ryu wonder what the wolf would get out of this. He also realised it never told him it name yet or what it meant about partially sealed.

    ¡°What do you get out of it? Also you never stated your name or the part about being partial sealed.¡±

    The wolf who was looking down at him appeared to be smiling scaring him at the large teeth.

    ¡°Hmm, I can enter or leave the seal, though most of my strength stay behind. That is what I mean about being partially sealed. As for what I get out of training you? I guess it a way to form a bond so in the future so we can sync. Which will lead to a whole lot of awesomeness and many new and amazing abilities.¡± The wolf said drooling at the mention for training and abilities as it finished speaking.

    ¡°Is this wolf ok in the head?.¡± Ryu thought as a sweatdrop formed behind him. If he didn¡¯t know better, he would have guessed that the wolf went into heat at the last part.

    ¡°Ok, I don¡¯t have a clue what your talking about, but that can wait. It doesn¡¯t sound it going to happen for a while.¡± Ryu said breaking the wolf of it contraction.

    ¡°Well, it''s going to take a few years of hard work to even get your chakra and body ready for the bare minimum. So, don¡¯t worry about it as you will find out at some point.¡± The wolf said with a serious look.

    ¡°If I am going to train you, you will give it your all even if your tired or don¡¯t feel like it. No doing anything half heartedly as there be no point than.¡± A large amount of killing intent was released from the wolf, nearly giving Ryu a heart attack.

    ¡°O-ok,¡± Ryu stuttered out as he felt like the shinigami held its knife at his neck.

    ¡°Great, we begin when you get up and my name is Hikari.¡± The wolf said confusing him.

    Before Ryu could say anything he was yanked out of his subconscious. Setting up from his bed in a cold sweat, he said it was time for his morning training. The feeling of it being faked surfaced but he quickly crushed it as it was too scary to be.

    ¡°Great, now started.on your training. I want you to do double of your morning routine.¡± Hikari demanded making Ryu sweat at the thought.

    His current routine currently include six laps around the village. Between the laps he does fifty push-ups, sit-ups, burpees and squats. So doubling it would make it twelve laps and a hundred of each set between laps. That is one thousand two hundred and that just his morning exercises.This story is posted elsewhere by the author. Help them out by reading the authentic version.

    At least I won¡¯t be screaming about youth. Ryu thought as he shiver at the crazy training chunin.

    ¡°By the way, what are some of the abilities do I get with you sealed inside of me?¡± Ryu asked as he knows Naruto has nearly mid chunin and rapidly growing chakra levels.

    ¡°I won¡¯t go into all of them as your current body or chakra levels can¡¯t handle them. Now as you may have already noticed, you have extremely dense chakra. So while you have around mid chunin currently, the density make it similar to low to mid jonin.¡± Hikari explained making him curious as it didn¡¯t sound like much.

    ¡°Umm, Hikari what is ranking you comparing it too.¡± Ryu asked.

    ¡°Well each level goes from low to high with the first being academy student, before going onto genin, chunin, Tokubetsu J¨­nin, Jonin, Kage, S-Class, SS-rank. There are a few more levels above this but don¡¯t worry about them at the moment. Now to put the SS-rank into perspective, from what I know Madara and Hashirama Senju either low or mid level.¡±

    At the revaluation that two legendary figures who brought an end to warring clans era were only low to mid tier. Well, for SS-rank, which very few made it too, so Ryu wonder what the level above that were like. Then he wonders if he could achieve that level.

    ¡°Hikari you do know that some of them are just special ranks or titles right? Also continue on about the other abilities.¡±

    ¡°Yeah I know, but they work fine as stages for chakra level and taijutsu levels. Currently as stated before your chakra is mid chunin while your body is low genin. Which isn¡¯t bad due to your age and not wanting to stunt your growth.¡± Hikira explained happily.

    ¡°Now, beside dense chakra, you have a really good healing factor. While it won¡¯t heal you in the midst of battle, it a cut above your normal standards. Which means you can train harder and recover faster than your average shinobi. The final one I will tell you about, for the time being is your limitless growth. While you won¡¯t continue to grow in height it means your strength and chakra can grow without limits.¡±

    ¡°Won¡¯t I become bulky?¡± Ryu asked curiously.

    ¡°That is highly unlikely as that god made your physique so you muscular mass will grow to a certain point. After that instead of your muscles growing bigger, they will grow more dense and compacted.¡± Hikira explained still growling at the mention of the god. He wondered why, but decided not to push it currently. He figures he will be told in time.

    ¡°Now stop trying to distracted me and start your training. You don¡¯t want to be late today.¡± Hikira said getting him in gear.

    ===

    Arriving at the self made training track of Might Guy or the believer of Power of Youth. Which was made due to him running around the village for training. Ryu began his first lap with a slight hope he can finish and still attend class.

    One lap after another, Ryu pushed on as his feet felt like lead after the fifth lap. The training weights felt like triple their weights and his clothes were soaked from sweat. He could see the starting line wiping the sweat away from his eyes.

    ¡°You are halfway there,¡± Hikira encouraged from the seal.

    ¡°At this rate, I won¡¯t make it to the academy. There isn¡¯t a clone jutsu by chance and I receive the memories is there.¡± Ryu asked as he finished his lap and began the next rep of exercises.

    ¡°There is a couple, but even if your chakra enough to make one, you would die due to poor chakra control.¡± Hakiri explained making him groan.

    ¡°I got to pick up the pace if I am going to be on time.¡± Ryu thought as he focused on pushing his body.

    ===

    By the time Ryu stumbled into the classroom, the first period was already complete. Bo who at the board looked over to him raising an eyebrow. It was the first time Ryu was late and looked ready to kneel over.

    ¡°Ryu, why were you late.¡± Bo asked not rudely but annoyed for interrupting class.

    ¡°I got dragged into a contest of running around the village by a chunin dressed in green. He kept shouting about the flames of youth, than a black cat crossed my path. So I had to take a long way around to avoid bad luck.¡± Ryu replied making the instructor and the class look at him.

    What kind of excuse is that. this thought ran through most of the students head.

    ¡°Since it your first time I will let you off. Just don¡¯t let it happen again.¡± Bo said before going back to teaching.

    Nodding he found the empty seat next to Hana with the triplets looking up to him with stars. Somehow from the time he left to now they went from terrified to worshiping him.

    ¡°Do you have any idea why they are acting this way?¡± Ryu asked Hikira since she appeared as a white wolf made of blue flames. He actually never asked what it was or based off of.

    ¡°It because I am based on a legendary wolf named Fenir. However I have been granted the powers of a phoenix. Since I was waking up yesterday, they must have sensed my presence. Which would like you feeling the nine tails five times in one being.¡± Hikira explained. ¡°Also, I am female.¡±

    If Ryu wasn¡¯t half asleep, he would be jumping out of his desk at the revaluation. He was shocked as he didn¡¯t think Hikira had a gender. Now that he thought of it, he certainly felt like an idiot. Though one big shock after another and lack of energy, gave a small response.

    ¡°What wrong, Ryu?¡± Hana whispered to him as she felt him shifted a bit. It was as if he learned something world shattering or his world turned upside down.

    ¡°A stray thought entered my head. I will tell you later.¡± Ryu whispered back as he now had to think of something convincing.

    In the end he just couldn¡¯t really come up with anything and he didn¡¯t want to reveal Hikira. He has seen how the village treated Naruto, and if he says he has a sacred beast sealed in him. Well, it''s going to suck both inside and outside Konohagakure as the next shinobi war might appear. Since which village don¡¯t want the power of a sacred beast, and looking at the bijuu. Turned into weapons for others convicents and shunned when not needed.

    After class ended Hana didn¡¯t asked him which he assumed she forgotten. Which worked out for him, so he quickly said bye and ran off. Not the greatest thing he done, as both Hana and Izumi became suspicious of him. Though neither followed him they will just wait to question him later.

    ¡°Great your, now your done at the academy, let''s begin chakra control. Since I am now woken up, your chakra levels are going to grow much, much larger and denser. Which means your chakra control going to decrease as your chakra going to increase.¡± Hikira said making Ryu nearly trip over himself.

    ¡°Is all you think about is training?¡± Ryu asked.

    ¡°No, but if we wait too long your chakra control going to make a toddler look like they have jonin level control. Besides the faster you do so, the faster I can teach you the clone jutsu. If you train hard I might toss in a few elemental but you got to earn them.¡± Hikira said making him a bit motivated.

    ¡°Yes, Hikari-sensei,¡± Ryu replied as he went towards training ground forty five.

 Chapter 4

    Arriving at Training ground forty five, Ryu took a look around. It was a grassy plain with oven grown grass and boulders here and there. It was easy to tell that not even the ones in charge of maintaining the training fields been neglecting it.

    The field was out of the way and hardly any team or shinobi goes there, since it where Orochimaru trained his genin. So, when he betrayed the village nearly four years ago, it was closed off for a few weeks.

    Now there is a lot of superstition and rumors of one of his labs are nearby filled with deadly experiments. Though nothing has been proven true or false, as the Hokage hasn¡¯t really released anything to the public. So, it is perfect for him and Hikari to train.

    ¡°Ok, so what are we doing?¡± Ryu asked looking around.

    ¡°Since you have basically mastered the leaf concentration skill, your going to learn the tree climbing exercise. Gather chakra at the bottom of your feet and attempted to walk up the tree. Remember no using your hands.¡± Hikari explained but he could tell she left a part out.

    Walking over to a lone tree, Ryu began releasing chakra to the bottom of his feet. Ignoring the small giggles of Hikari, he placed his right foot on the tree trunk only for the tree to fall. The amount of chakra he put in his feet torn apart the three foot diameter trunk.

    ¡°Good thing no one to see that.¡± Ryu chuckled nervously.

    ===

    Unknown to Ryu, Hiruzen Sarutobi happened to watching him through the crystal ball. He was mildly curious what the boy been up to since they last met a few weeks ago. However, seeing the tree blown apart by an eight year old kid on accident. That wasn¡¯t something he seen everyday.

    Oh-ho, what dense chakra, I don¡¯t believe I seen such destruction done while practicing chakra control. Hmm, need to get someone to fix the training field as the maintenance been slacking. Hiruzen chuckled to himself as he watch Ryu continue blowing away trees.

    ===

    Walking halfway up a tree Ryu grinned as he making progress. While he still leaving indents on the tree, he not taking out half the tree per step. The density is a lot more potent than he or Hikari realized and happy they began now. If they waited neither knew what would happen.

    ¡°Alright, your done for the day.¡± Hikari said as he was nearing his fourth hour of practice.

    ¡°Great,¡± Ryu said as he was sweating hard.

    Heading back towards the orphanage, he walked by the hot springs and suddenly remembered. He was going to take Naruto, but forgot due to the Hikari appearing. Kicking a pebble at his lack of thought he also remembered he hasn¡¯t given Naruto his gifts yet.

    Arriving at the orphanage after running through the forest. However upon entering instead of finding his blonde buddy waiting. He the orphanage matron attempting to carve Naruto up as a turkey. His blonde friend pinned by a few older kids are around eight or nine.

    ¡°What do you think your doing!¡± Ryu shouted as he kicked off the ground while subconsciously channeling chakra.

    Appearing next to the orphanage matron, he roundhouse kick her in the head. Since she didn¡¯t have shinobi training and only a civilian, she didn¡¯t see it coming. So she was out cold instantly, along with the two pinning down Naruto. Ryu clunked their heads together before they could register what was happening.

    ¡°Naruto, are you alright?¡± Ryu said as he pulled Naruto into a hug.

    ¡°Y-yes.¡± Naruto managed to say as he was shakening. Almost being carved up as a turkey could ruin anyone''s day.

    ¡°Did they managed to do anything to you.¡± Ryu asked as he began checking Naruto over.

    ¡°No, you showed up about a minute after it started.¡± Naruto said.Enjoying this book? Seek out the original to ensure the author gets credit.

    ¡°Good, let me grab your gifts, then we are paying the Hokage a visit.¡± Ryu said as he grabbed the stuff fox and frog.

    ===

    Facing across from the aged Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Ryu was fuming. Naruto was playing on the couch with the two presents Ryu gave him on the way. It was a way to distracted him as Ryu explained to the Hokage.

    ¡°What do you mean you can¡¯t allow him to leave the orphanage yet.¡± Ryu gritted his teeth.

    ¡°What am I supposed to do? Even allowing him to live with you when you become genin the council barely allowed it. If I start allowing you to live there months ahead of time it would look like favoritism.¡± The Third explained.

    ¡°Is everything centered around Naruto life belong to the council to decide? By the sound of this it as if the council and elder run the village.¡± Ryu growled. ¡°All I see is a bunch of old men and women passing their work off to you. What are they doing sipping tea, relaxing, or plotting something.¡±

    ¡°No, they are helping to keep the village safe.¡± Hiruzen said.

    ¡°Really, than why aren¡¯t there offices for them to do their share of paperwork. It can¡¯t be they are taking important files home. Where it is easier to break into than the Hokage Tower.¡± Ryu threw his hands around. ¡°I know the nine tails did a number on the village, but did it break the shinobi known as God of Shinobi and the Professor?¡±

    Hiruzen barely able to contain his fury. ¡°The council gained too much influence by the time I got reinstated.¡±

    ¡°That only an excuse you want to hide behind. I know your kind and forgiving and can make hard choices. All the books and villagers who lived through the shinobi wars can attest to that. However, it seems you are turning your eyes away and refuse to see how the village is.¡± Ryu said as Hiruzen slammed his fist down.

    ¡°I¡¯m too old for this,¡± the man once known as God of Shinobi said.

    ¡°Well too bad, it''s not time to pick the next Hokage.¡± Ryu replied. ¡°Your only allowed to retire after Naruto becomes a genin at twelve.¡±

    After saying that, Ryu picked up Naruto who pretended to sleep. He knew that it wasn¡¯t a good idea to jump into the conversation. However, he knew it was about him.

    ¡°Where we going Ryu?¡± Naruto asked.

    ¡°Camping, for the entire weekend in the forest behind Hokage rock.¡± Ryu said as he closed the door to the office.

    ===

    Arriving near a small river, Ryu placed Naruto down and told him to grab some firewood. He on the other hand began looking around for edible plants and maybe small game. Placing a few simple traps for rabbits, Ryu also looked for somewhere to sleep. In the end he made a couple of hammock.

    They weren¡¯t anything special as he just tied it together with vines and placed his sweatshirt beneath him.

    ¡°Alright, Naruto, time to sleep, so we can get up early.¡± Ryu said as Naruto nodded and climbed into his hammock.

    For the rest of the time the two camped out, Ryu began teaching Naruto survival skills he learned in the academy. Like a fish in water, Naruto took trapping to a whole new level. The little blonde began to explore ideas he never thought of or possible.

    He also managed to get some training in, Hikari decided to teach him his range of attacks. So standing in the creek he seen a few fishes gathered around him. Every swipe with his hands he would miss and wait until the fish return taunting him. It was only after an hour passed that Hikari explained it.

    ¡°Ryu, you need to stay calm and imagine a sphere where your arms can reach. Growing impatient or angry is counterproductive. When you swipe at the fish, aim a bit ahead of it.¡± Hikari said calmly as Ryu took a deep breath.

    Using the advice, he tried again and easily caught five fish in a row. Being excited due to finally learning he tried again only to fail. Thus making him learn that he needs to be calm to focus in order to use it.

    He also spent some time on tree climbing as Naruto took a nap or designing traps. When he heard Naruto laughing to himself, he got slightly worried. Well, not for himself but others as Naruto was planning something.

    ===

    During the time the two were away from the village camping. The Hokage called a council meeting following Ryu advice. When he looked over some of the decisions the elders made, he frowned. Instead of helping it was driving a wedge and lowering the future Shinobi and Kunoichi survivability.

    Luckily he began investigating now as in a few years, he didn¡¯t want to know how bad it could have gotten. He even seen some of his signatures forged, removing some course form the academy. Growling as he saw his old rival and teammates signatures. He could only sigh at how far everyone fallen.

    Sitting at his desk, he looked over what used to be a mountain of paperwork. Now it was cut down to about half and a quarter of it was probably issues involving Naruto.

    Why no matter how many times I deny Danzo access or to execute Naruto. There is always one to resubmit the papers again. The aged professor wanted to know how they thought it would work the next day.

    Both Ryu and Itachi are more mature for their ages. One has seen the effects of war, while the other basically raising a boy since he was five year old. Both of them would be a great Hokage when they are older and more experienced. He hummed as he used his crystal ball to look in on Ryu and Naruto.

    He saw the two testing Naruto latest trap and chuckled as the rope was too long and covered them in mud. It relieved him to see Ryu acting his age, and wondered how he could get Itachi to do the same.

 Chapter 5

    Months passed since Ryu and Naruto went on their camping trip. A few things happened during it, with Hokage giving them an apartment and him taking control of the council. During the end of December, there was a Hyuuga incident with Kumo attempting to kidnap the heiress. Other then that, Konohagakure been peaceful.

    ===

    In a small rundown apartment, a silver haired beauty woke up, as her silver hairy fell to her waist. With a cute yawn as she stretched her flawless slender arms, she looked down and shrugged. With only a pair of boxers on, she grabbed her clothes for the day and headed towards the shower.

    ¡°Ryuu, what for breakfast?¡± Naruto called as he stumbled into the kitchen.

    With an angelic voice replying, ¡°We are having eggs, toast, and chakra bacon. There was a sell on chakra beast bacon yesterday.¡±

    ¡°Today you graduate from the academy isn¡¯t it. So why can¡¯t we have ramen, the food of the gods for breakfast.¡± Naruto passiantly said.

    ¡°I thought we would have ramen for dinner, but we can have it now and something later.¡± Ryuu sighed putting her head in her palm thinking. What should I do with all this food? Storing it for later no good.

    ¡°Err...we can have it later.¡± Naruto said as he seen her thinking on what to do with the food she just made. ¡°Are you going to the academy like that today?¡±

    Ryuu looked herself over and couldn¡¯t see anything wrong. She was wearing a gray t-shirt with a white zip up hoodie over top. For her bottom half she was wearing a dark blue baggy pants due to the amount of pockets it offers. They also cover her perfectly sculpted legs, and black shoes. As always she also wearing her masked which covers her lower half of her face.

    ¡°Is something wrong with it?¡± She asked twirling.

    ¡°Yeah, there no orange.¡± Naruto said.

    ¡°Oh, they didn¡¯t have any, so I am having a pair of glove custom made. They are going to be burnt orange, with a metal plate on the back. In a few days they should be ready.¡± Ryuu said making Naruto nod his head approving.

    ¡°Good luck.¡± Naruto said after Ryuu cleaned up and left for the academy.

    ¡°I got this.¡± Ryuu smiled giving him a small wave goodbye.

    ===

    Arriving at the academy, Ryuu made her way to the classroom only to get sidetracked. Opening the door a door a few doors done. She found a couple teenagers around eighteen with their pants down, literally. From their chunin vests, she guessed they were the examiners. Instructor Bo was called out for a mission a week ago.

    Looking at the male, he had short black hair and a beard with tanned skin. He looked similar to the Third Hokage, only a lot younger. The look on his face was priceless as it was in shock similar to the girl.

    The woman had long brown hair and eyes. Her body in Ryuu opinion was a bit above average, with an oversized bust. Though that could because the man was currently was inspecting them in extreme detail. Her body waist was wrapped around the man''s waist and looked like the girl been slacking on training.

    Closing the door, Ryuu just headed towards the classroom where she spotted her two friends. It appeared that Hiruzen did take her advice about Hana and Izumi. The rest looked to be around twelve or thirteen.

    ¡°Ryuu, you made it. I was beginning to think you weren¡¯t going to show..¡± Hana called out to her.

    ¡°I got sidetracked. Found two chunin doing a pantless tango a few doors down the hall.¡± Ryuu shrugged replying making those listening blush.

    ¡°H-how can you be so calm about that?¡± Izumi asked blushing even harder.

    ¡°The apartment the Hokage gave me and Naruto is near the red light district. Walk by some alleyways and you can see both civilian and shinobi. Sometimes even the same genders, though I prefer the women if I stumble across it.¡± Ryuu shuddered at the last comment.

    ¡°You prefer women?¡± Hana asked.

    Nodding, Ryuu heard a small sound of relief from her. ¡°Why?¡±

    Blushing redder than a tomato, ¡°Well even when you are in your female form I always think you as a guy.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, thanks I guess?¡± Ryuu shrugged as she really didn¡¯t care which gender she in. She went to bed as a male and woke up female and shrugged it off as it happens from time to time.

    Before the awkward situation could continue any further, the two chunin Ryuu found walked in. This time they had all their clothes on, and looked away once they saw her.

    ¡°Good morning, I am Asuma Sarutobi and this is Mirai. We are going to be your conducting your exam since your¡¯s is still out on his mission. So let''s start with the written test.¡±

    A few groaned at the mention of the test, while others began to focus. The once carefree atmosphere vanished replaced with filled with determination. If looks and atmosphere could kill, the test wouldn¡¯t even have ashes left.

    Question one: Name the ranks of shinobi and Missions. Please explain why.

    ...

    Question twenty: Explain strengths and weaknesses of the five basic elements.

    ...

    Question forty two: Explain at least two types kekkei genkais. (Dojutsu, elemental, or physical.)

    ...

    Question fifty: What is the Will of Fire?

    ¡­

    Finishing up the last one of the fifty question quiz, Ryuu heard the timer going off with groans. It was easy to see the ones that finished or didn''t due to if they hit the table or not. Sending a glance to Hana and Izumi they were sweating a bit to the pressure. Which was reasonable as it was a bit harder than Ryuu guessed, but manageable.

    ¡°Alright, we will have a ten minute break and begin the next test, of kunai, shuriken throwing and taijutsu.¡± Mirai  said as she collected the tests.

    Stretching out, Ryuu sent a peace sign to Hana and Izumi with an eye smile. They just shook their heads at her as they began questioning themselves if they were ready or not. Neither of them were geniuses or prodigies of any degree. They themselves knew that as they worked hard if nothing else.

    Heading to the testing field they firsted headed towards the throwing fields. There they were handed ten kunai and shurikens. One by one students took their turns with some better than others. It was also easy to pick out the ones that didn''t train seriously as they barely scored higher than six.If you discover this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation.

    When it was Ryuu¡¯s turn she walked up and threw both set in under a minute. Seeing that only nine of her kunai hit the bullseye, the males and her flitched where the tenth landed. It landed right between the legs.

    As for her shuriken eight of them hit the bullseye, and one in the neck and the other missing altogether. Receiving a nod from Asuma, Ryu fell back into line waiting to she how her friends did.

    A few more went before Hana turn came with her getting a seven on the kunai and nine on shuriken. Smiling as she fell back into line, Izumi clapped sweating a little. The invisible pressure of seeing her two friends began to get to her.

    ¡°It alright Izumi, you be fine.¡± Ryuu said as they watched an older boy go.

    It was a sad display as he only got three on the kunai and five on the shuriken. If he wasn¡¯t shaking so bad it might have been better but if he can¡¯t handle the test. Than it would be worse in the field.

    Soon Izumi turn came up and she did pass despite being a bit nervous. While she only got a seven on the kunai she got a full ten on shuriken. With a bounce in her step she fell back into line with the last couple to go.

    ¡°Great, let¡¯s move onto the taijutsu before we finish with ninjutsu. Ami Asu, your up first. You need to stay inside the ring for at least three minutes to pass..¡± Asuma said as his partner stepped into the ring.

    Mirai took up the basic academy stance as Ami copied her. It was fairly obvious that Ami trained hard as she did well on the throwing test. If Ryu recalled correctly she got a seven on kunai and eight on shuriken.

    ¡°Begin,¡± Asuma said as he stepped out of the ring.

    Ami went onto the offense beginning with a roundhouse kick testing her opponent. Expecting nothing less from a chunin, the kick was easily blocked. Jumping back missing the grab attempted at her leg.

    In an attempt to attack, Ami sent another kicked to Mirai side, only to be successful grabbed.

    Not wanting to hurt the girl too bad, Mirai attempted to throw her out of the ring. Only she didn¡¯t count on Ami using the hold and sent a punch towards the chin. Forced to release her hold, Mirai was put on the defensive.

    ¡°Time.¡± Asuma shouted ending the spar with Ami passing the taijutsu section.

    The next few went with a few passing with ease, a bit of trouble and failing. The closer it got to their turn, the more nervous they became. A few of the spars were done wonderfully, and the ones that come after felt they needed to do the same. Which led to some who would pass to fail due to invisible pressure put on themselves.

    ¡°Ryu Fumetsu,¡± Asuma called out.

    ¡°He currently female, so she is called Ryuu,¡± Izumi said as Ryuu never protests what she or he called..

    ¡°Ryuu, sorry your up.¡± Asuma shrugged only to find Ryuu already in the ring.

    Ryuu took up the basic academy stance, as Hikari refused to teach her any taijutsu or ninjutsu. When asked why they were only focusing on body conditioning and chakra control. Hikari explained that she won¡¯t teach, anything more until Ryuu became a genin.

    So, Ryuu spent the last few months mastering different chakra control exercises. From tree walking to water walking, with taking two months on waterfall climbing. A mental shiver ran down Ryuu spine as she remembers trying to learn it. She ended up buying a swimsuit to train in, do to the amount of time she got soaked.

    During the water walking, she would occasionally, add too much chakra and similar to the tree. The water would splash around her soaking her thoroughly. As for the waterfall climbing either her chakra wasn¡¯t moving fast enough or again to much chakra.

    For the next chakra control exercises, Hikari began her on sorting five different coloring of sand. She ended up mentioning that this exercise might take her a while to learn. So Hikari increase the body training portion. Which is now up to fifty laps, with three hundred push ups, sit ups, squats, and burpees per lap.

    The training weights were now up to thirty pounds on each wrist and sixty on each leg. Hikari explained due to her being sealed, she didn¡¯t need to worry about stunting her growth. Which Ryuu was thankful for.

    ¡°Begin.¡± Asuma broke Ryuu out of her thoughts.

    Stepping forward, Ryuu sent a punch towards Mitai gut, which she blocked. However, her face turned in a bit of pain, giving a moment of opening. In that opening, Ryuu sent a fist to her chin, only to be blocked.

    With a smirk, since both Mirai hands were occupied with one holding Ryuu¡¯s fist and the other attempting to grapple. Ryuu twisted her flexible body and sent a kick to her head. Thinking quick, Mirai let go of Ryuu¡¯s arms and ducked underneath.

    ¡°Your backs opened.¡± Mirai said in an attempt to push Ryuu out of the ring.

    ¡°Is it?¡± Ryuu answered as she landed on her hands and sent her two legs toward Mirai.

    Crossing her arms to block, Mirai was surprised when she was forced a few steps back. Only the shocks kept on coming.

    ¡°Ryuu the winner due to ring out.¡± Asuma said also shocked. Granted he knew Mirai wasn¡¯t the best in taijutsu as mostly trained in genjutsu and medical jutsu. She was still a chunin though, so being pushed out of the ring by an academy student was surprising.

    ¡°Alright you did it.¡± Hana congratulated her.

    ¡°Wow,¡± Izumi said hugging her.

    The next few went with one being pushed out of the ring. Next up was Hana where she got into her clan¡¯s taijutsu stance. Lowering herself to the ground, she leveled herself to the ground on all four. Her fingernails and toes shapren as she was ready to go.

    ¡°Izumaki clan, she might make a good lover for you in the future.¡± Hikari suddenly spoke. ¡°Her clan¡¯s trait given enhanced strength, speed and agility. There is also their enhanced senses.¡±

    ¡°Hikari, both of us are eight. So let''s leave that thought for the future.¡± Ryuu replied not disagreeing or agreeing.

    ¡°Hmm, I suppose your right, though I haven¡¯t seen any other Kunoichi around your age worthy of you. Izumi is one but her eyes are only for Itachi.¡± Hikari replied making Ryuu mentally nodded.

    ¡°Begin.¡±

    Hana who was on the ground launched forward around low to mid genin speed. With a quick swipe of her hand, she forced Mirai to dodge. Jumping up above Hana, Mirai attempted to stomp down but missed. In a burst of speed, Hana moved out of the way and countered with claw swipe towards the head.

    Ducking beneath the swip, Mirai was forced to guard when Hana almost kneed her in the face. The attacked appeared accidental as both fighters were forced to move back to regain their barring.

    ¡°Oh, what a feisty girl. I think I like her even more now.¡± Hikari praised Hana. ¡°She still rough around the edges but if she keeps training she be great.¡±

    ¡°Time,¡± the matched ended with neither fighter managing to land a successful blow.

    While neither landed an attack no one complained, as it showed Hana despite her age trained hard. Leaving the ring, Hana hands and toes returned to normal with no chakra claws.

    ¡°You did great.¡± Ryuu said.

    ¡°Yeah,¡± Izumi hugged Hana tightly. ¡°Now I am worried about my match.¡±

    ¡°You be fine.¡± Ryuu and Hana said in sync.

    True to their words, when Izumi turn came around she managed to make Mirai to sweat a bit. Mainly as Izumi didn¡¯t activate her Sharingan or she would collapse in a minute. At the end of her match she nearly axe kicked the chunin head. Only to barely dodge and match end before the counter attack.

    ¡°Great, now let finish up with the ninjutsu part and be done with the exam.¡± Asuma smiled. ¡°All you have to do is Kawarimi no Jutsu (Substitution jutsu) , Bunshin no Jutsu (Clone Jutsu), and Henge no Jutsu (Transformation Jutsu).¡±

    One by one, everyone surprising got through this with a few near failed. When Ryuu apart she nearly failed on the Bunshin due to makin ten instead of two. Asuma asked why so many, and she could only reply that due to density any lower and the jutsu is overloaded. Which he accepted as he must have heard from his Father, the Third Hokage. Hana and Izumi passed with no problem.

    Placing her newly acquired head band with a black fabric in her pocket. Ryuu wanted to surprise Naruto.

    ¡°Alright those that got a headband, meet here in a week to learn your teams. The rest of you better luck next time.¡± Asuma said before he vanished in a cloud of smoke.

    ¡°We did it, Ryuu.¡± Hana smiled.

    ¡°Ha, Itachi graduating early, so what we did too.¡± Izumi said.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t he out on a mission protecting some important figure?¡± Ryuu asked.

    ¡°I believe so. Though who allows such a genin team to do so. We can asked him when he gets back.¡± Izumi said nodding to herself.

    ¡°Meh, now should we go celebrate?¡± Ryuu asked.

    ¡°I got to go help at the bakery. I didn¡¯t tell anyone about trying to graduate and to cover that I said I would.¡± Izumi said before running off. A bye was heard before the door closed and she was gone.

    ¡°Well, I got to help clean out the kennels, but swing by for dinner. We can do it.¡± Hana sighed.

    ¡°Can I bring Naruto?¡± Ryuu asked.

    ¡°Sure, no one will care, I got to go so I see you later.¡± Hana ran off.

    ¡°Meeting the parent. You sly dog.¡± Hikari siad.

    ¡°What are you talking about? We meet Tsume quite often.¡± Ryuu said as she headed towards her apartment. ¡°Now what to do for the rest of the day.¡±

    ¡°Training!¡± The training manic shouted in Ryuu head.

 Chapter 6

    A few days after having dinner with Hana to celebrate their graduation with a surprise visit. Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, dropped by to chat with both Ryu and Naruto. Between the exam and dinner, Ryu switched back into a guy.

    So after a few days passed, with Ryu receiving his ninja registry and photo. With only getting a small laugh, when the photographer asked his masked to be removed. The woman was placed into the hospital after painting the wall red with a nosebleed. The masked barely got to his lips, before being told him to keep the mask on.

    Another thing that has been happening was Hikari telling him to keep training. She was working on his graduation gift and that all she said. So shrugging it off as she didn¡¯t have any intention to tell him and he can¡¯t get her to tell either.

    So, besides hanging out with Naruto either playing or teaching him. Ryu been hard training his chakra control. From getting the nearly forty minutes down to just above a half hour. Not a drastic improvement, but with such dense and growing reserves, it was a huge improvement. Only to master the exercise he needed to get it down to about three minutes or less.

    ===

    ¡°Ryu what are you doing today?¡± Naruto asked as he sat at the table watching his brother/parent figure cook breakfast.

    ¡°I was planning on seeing if Hana wanted to train together since Izumi is training with her clan. You can tag along and see if you can play with Kiba as you two are friends, right?¡± Ryu replied glancing at Naruto nod.

    ¡°Ok,¡± a cheering Naruto shouted.

    A few minutes later, he placed their breakfast on the table. He made sure that Naruto ate everything. If he didn¡¯t, he knew Naruto would only eat a portain and run to get ramen. The food of the gods or so Naruto claims.

    ¡°Alright, Naruto go get cleaned up and we can go.¡± Ryu said watching an after image of Naruto fade.

    ¡°I wonder if he realized he using chakra to create those.¡± Hikari said after the image fade.

    ¡°Unlikely, which is sad as the time he graduates. He won¡¯t be able to use these low ranking jutsus due to overloading them. Remind me to get the Third''s permission to teach him a clone jutsu so he can pass.¡± Ryu said as Naruto returned in a white shirt with an orange swirl and blue shorts.

    ¡°Why don¡¯t you start him on chakra control exercises?¡± Hikari curiously asked.

    ¡°I am not anywhere strong enough to go against the village. Which will happen if they see him walking or running across water. Then they would use a very flimsy excuse or assign me a mission to kill me.¡± Ryu sadly explained as he felt a living doll trying to blend in.

    The shinobis or kunoichi he felt or seen that felt likes dolls been getting bolder. They are keeping a close eye on him and Naruto. He was positive that there more but his sensing abilities aren¡¯t well trained yet.

    ¡°Well since your genin, we can begin working on some low ranking jutsus. These will help build your knowledge and foundation for the future. So when you begin creating your own techniques the knowledge will be there saving a lot of time.¡± Hikari explained to Ryu who nodded.

    In the academy and Hikari lessons every renowned or infamous warrior had a technique they made themselves. The Fourth had the Rasengan and Hiraishin no Jutsu (Flying Thunder God Technique), Hashirama Senju had wood style. So, in order to become strong and create a style around his kekkei genkai. He has a lot of work to put in, before even starting.

    A few thoughts went through his head, but dismissed them entirely. He didn¡¯t really have a desire to become Hokage, or making a village. His current goals was to become strong enough for the coming war and a style based on his kekkei genkai. Though the latter is more of a hobby at the moment.

    ¡°Are you ready Ryu?¡± Naruto bounced into the room.

    ¡°Yeah,¡± Ryu grabbed his hand as they left locking the door.

    ===

    Arriving at the Inuzuka clan compound, both Ryu and Naruto greeted the guards and their ninken. Walking up to the leaders house they found Hana finishing up breakfast, as Tsume was telling Kiba something. By the sounds of it, the boy made a mess and didn¡¯t clean up after himself.

    ¡°Good Morning,¡± Naruto half shouting half greeting.

    ¡°Morning, what brings you two over this morning?¡± Tsume asked clearly surprised.

    ¡°I was wondering if Hana wanted to train with me today and Naruto wanted to see if Kiba could play.¡± Ryu explained which Tsume nodded understanding clearly.

    ¡°Sure, as your workout is known throughout the village, so I am fine with it. Though are you going to train Naruto.¡± Tsune asked agreeing as most knew his workout. While it can¡¯t compare to some of the more taijutsu masters, it better than most.

    Sighing, Ryu explained, ¡°I am only allowed to help him train his body until he starts the academy. Than I can begin teaching him the academy kata and jutsu. Though I might need to get permission to teach him a clone variety. Since I should know some by then.¡±

    ¡°What about the other stuff outside the physical aspect.¡± Tsume grinned.

    ¡°He doing very well, as I use history and various other things for a bedtime story three times a week.¡± Ryu shrugged making Tsume blink a couple times before grinning.

    ¡°Oh, how does Naruto not fall instantly asleep.¡±

    ¡°By asking question the next day if he gets it wrong. I read the same section until he learns.¡± Ryu shrugged.This novel is published on a different platform. Support the original author by finding the official source.

    ¡°We are going now see you later.¡± Hana said dragging him out the door as Tsume whistled.

    ===

    On the streets, Hana dragged Ryu along not that put up any resistance. Some of the early raisers on the civilian side, waved at them. Most shinobi or ones seriously training to be one were all early raisers. So most bakers and shops know Ryu, as he walked by while they prepare for the day.

    ¡°Hana, do you weights?¡± Ryu asked.

    Frowning, Hana only shook her head. ¡°Mother says I am a bit young for weight training yet.¡±

    ¡°She is probably talking about the heavier weights. Ryu give her the first pair you bought.¡± Hikari said.

    ¡°Ok, I am going to give you my first pair I bought. The arms are two pounds and the legs five. Since I know you aren¡¯t used to my workout you don¡¯t have to exactly copy, just do what comfortable.¡± Ryu pulled out a storage scroll.

    The scroll was gifted to him by Hirzen, the Third Hokage along with the apartment. He didn¡¯t want him leaving around his training weights and scrolls for Naruto. So he stored away most of the smaller training equipment like weights and scrolls. Which he carries around in his pocket, incase a small blonde attempts to play with it.

    ¡°Are you sure?¡± Hana asked clearly unsure.

    ¡°Yeah it fine. I was planning on gifting them to Naruto when he is older, but I just buy him some later.¡± Ryu answered as he watched her nod and put them on.

    ¡°I barely feel them.¡± Hana sound like she expected some weight.

    ¡°Just wait until we begin. They will feel two hundred times more than that.¡±

    ¡°Ok,¡± was his only reply.

    ===

    A few hours after beginning training, Hana was cursing  the name of a certain white haired kid next to her. It was her fourth lap around with doing fifty squats, push ups, sit ups, and burpees. A fire was lit under her not wanting to lose out to Ryu too badly, but he was already on his seven lap. His seventh lap and doing it on his hands, saying something wanting to increase his arm strength.

    ¡°Are you doing alright?¡± Ryu asked keeping pace with her on his hands.

    ¡°Y-yeah. You do this everyday?¡± Hana asked between breaths.

    ¡°It more of a warm up before moving onto five hundred punches and kicks, and finally chakra control. Than for the afternoon training, meditation and whatever like going through kata, studying, or relaxing.¡± Ryu answered almost making Hana fall.

    ¡°How can you still be going?¡± Hana shouted. ¡°Aren¡¯t you over doing it? How strong are you anyway?¡±

    ¡°Hmm, I been told I am high genin in body and mid chunin in chakra. Though due to the density of my chakra it comparable to mid jonin.¡± Ryu answered before thinking of something. ¡°Hey Hana do you think you can stand on my feet. It would increase the need to balance and-.¡±

    Instead of responding, Hana just rolled her eyes and kept on running. Totally ignoring his idea which he secretly cried anime tears.

    ¡°Why, I think she now wonders if you are a training manic.¡± Hikari said from inside his head.

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear that from you. I just think she embarrassed.¡± Ryu replied.

    ¡°Idiot.¡± was his reply leaving him confused.

    ===

    When the sun reached its peak, Ryu began to twist the sweat sweat out of his shirt. After finishing up their warm up, he brought Hana to the empty training field. There he taught her the basics of tree climbing, while he worked on sorting sand.

    ¡°Umm¡­¡± Hana began to speak as she looked away blushing. ¡°Can you put your shirt back on? You are sort of female at the moment.¡±

    Looking down at his body, he saw the early signs of two budding peaks on his chest.

    ¡°I don¡¯t mind if it you that looks,¡± Ryu said making her blush even harder.

    ¡°Can you switch back to being male, as you don¡¯t know who is watching. I would like it if you have a little modesty for the rest of the female gender.¡± Hana said nearly drooling when he swapped.

    Luckily for her, she was tired and used to Ryu¡¯s body to some degree and didn¡¯t pass out or drool. As for wanting to jump him, her body isn''t ready, so Ryu lucked out with her seeing more of his body than even Naruto.

    ¡°Shall we go change than grabbed some lunch?¡± Ryu asked clearly not bothered.

    ¡°Ok.¡± Hana agreed instantly taking her mind off Ryu''s body. She was silently cursing genetics and whoever gave him a body like that. He was eight years old for crying out loud.

    ¡°Invite her to the Hot Springs. They should help relax her muscles and we can channel a tiny bit of my chakra into the water. This could help her recover quickly, though not as much as you.¡± Hikari said making Ryu look like he was thinking.

    ¡°Do you want to visit the hot springs? They feel good after a good morning work out.¡± Ryu asked after pulling out of his thoughts.

    ¡°Yes, let go.¡± Hana instantly agree with stars in her eyes.

    After they left a late teen wearing sunglasses and a bandana over his head appeared drooling. He was rolling around the spit where Ryu was moments before leaving.

    While Ryu was walking beside Hana, he slapped his forehead.

    ¡°I think I a smoke bomb filled with chili pepper. Ah, man Naruto going to be so disappointed.¡± Ryu mumbled making Hana look at him strangely. ¡°Should be fine as long as no one rolls on it, I just get it later.¡±

    ¡°Ebisu!¡± was heard in the distant.

    ¡°I don¡¯t think you need to worry.¡± Hana sweatdropped as Ryu sagely nodded.

    ===

    Heading towards the Hot Springs, Ryu followed Hana with a smile as they stepped into the hot springs. Not really caring, he switched into his Ryuu form and smiled as she relaxed with a purple haired teen and blacked haired one with red eyes.

    ¡°Hello, Anko and Kurenai it nice to see you two again.¡± Ryuu greeted with a smile.

    ¡°Ryuu, who your friend?¡± Anko asked.

    ¡°This is Hana Inuzuka, one of my friends who graduated with me.¡± Ryuu smiled pulling Hana close.

    ¡°Why are you on this side again?¡± Kurenai asked like she asked this question multiple times.

    ¡°Because I don¡¯t have a set gender. So does it matter which side I go on?¡± Ryuu said laughing behind her hand lightly.

    ¡°Whatever.¡± Kurenia sighed not really able to call Ryuu a pervert. After meeting her or him depending on his current gender. She learned that he doesn¡¯t really care much about gender or looks.

    ¡°So what have you two been up too.¡± Anko asked.

    ¡°Training. Hana joined me on my work out today.¡± Ryuu smiled as both Anko and Kunenai looked over to Hana in pity.

    The two of them knew how hard that workout is as they followed her a few months ago.  Kurenai was sure Ryuu was a pervert, so they followed her. Naturally they saw the work out and gave it a try later. They were sore for a few days afterwards as they tried to match it.

    ¡°We should be getting our teams in a couple days. I can¡¯t wait to see who team I am on. Though I hope it Hana and Izumi.¡± Ryuu continued to speak, ignoring the looks they threw Hana.

    ¡°So are you done for today''s training?¡± Kunenai asked.

    Shaking her head, Ryuu answered. ¡°No only half we still have afternoon training which is meditation, or maybe Shogi.¡±

    ¡°Ah, a more relaxing day is it.¡± Anko nodded before getting out of the water showing off her teenage body. Not in the bit embarrassed showing off. ¡°Come Kunenai it time to get going.¡±

    With a bit more modesty, Kunenai followed her friend out leaving the two alone in the hot springs. For the next while the two relaxed before getting out.

    ¡°Well shall we continue our training.¡± Ryuu smiled as Hana agreed.

 Chapter 7

    Inside a small four room apartment, the morning sun peeked through the curtains. On the bed a blue tinted white haired boy, with sharp features that are easy on the eyes. Next to him was a girl laying on her stomach. Tapping the girl on her shoulders, her brown eyes slowly opened towards him.

    ¡°Morning Hana, are you ready to learn out teams?¡± Ryu asked stretching out his eight year old body.

    ¡°Five more minutes.¡± Hana huffed wanting to go back to sleep.

    ¡°Nope, you promised to do morning training with me today. It was why Tsume-san agreed to let you stay over.¡± Ryu said heading towards the dresser.

    ¡°I don¡¯t think that the only reason.¡± Hikari said waking up as a similar thought went through Hana mind.

    ¡°Hikari, we are only eight, I doubt Tsume would attempted to pair us up at our age.¡± Ryu waved off the thought without much thought.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know. A lot of noble and clans children were engaged as infants. So it not that far of a stretch that she might. Granted there isn¡¯t a contracted or anything like that, but attempted for the future.¡± Hikari explained.

    Thoughts of Tsume checking to see if he had any interest in her daughter crossed his mind. He just gave it a mental shrug and decided to wait until he is older.

    ¡°Come one Hana we need to get started if we are going to be on time.¡± Ryu began to remove his layer of pajamas.

    A few seconds later, a fist crashed down on his head forming tears in his eyes.

    ¡°What did I do?¡± He asked.

    ¡°How can you change in front of me?¡± Hana asked looking away while blushing hard.

    ¡°We took a bath together. I don¡¯t see what the big deal is.¡± Ryu said referring to their visit to the hot spring.

    Earning himself another bump on the head, for the life of him he couldn¡¯t figure out why. They seen each other without clothes and slept in the same bed. Why was she suddenly getting mad at him all of the sudden.

    ¡°Idiot/Idiot.¡± both Hikari and Hana said in sync.

    ===

    Opening the door to the classroom, Hana stumbled in tired and muscles aching. Behind her Ryu followed looking perfectly fine with a slight shine from his damp hair. Shaking his head, hearts formed in the girls eyes as they welcomed him.

    Ignoring the hormonal thirteen years old girl with barely any immunity to him. Ryu spotted Izumi who he hasn¡¯t seen in nearly a week. Waving to her, he dragged Hana to the empty seats next to her.

    ¡°Morning Izumi.¡± He greeted.

    ¡°Go morning you two. What happen to you?¡± Izumi looked at Hana who had her head on the desk.

    ¡°She joined me in my morning warm up. She just not used to it yet.¡± Ryu waved off the concern earning a slight glare. The triplets also glared as they were tired from running with them.

    ¡°Is that so.¡± Izumi chuckled.

    ¡°Why don¡¯t you join.¡± Ryu asked making her rapidly shake her head.

    Shrugging at being rejected, the classroom door open and a chunin walked in. The woman appeared to be in her early thirties with long brown hair and green eyes. Her body swayed in a seductive manner catching most of the males attention, while the girls envy.

    ¡°Alright, I must congratulate you all on passing the academy. It was an honor teaching most of you in different ways of being a shinobi or kunoichi.¡± the chunin said in a seductive way.

    Ryu looked around and seen most of the males and females blushing. He doesn¡¯t really understand as it must be an inside joke or something. From his observation, she was a kunoichi that specialized in seduction or uses it to throw other off guard.

    ¡°Alright, now let''s get to the teams. Team one: Toby Shi, Maba Sai, Don Soa. Team Two¡­¡± The Chunin began reading off the list.

    Waiting for his name to be called, Ryu glanced to his two friends. Neither of them been called yet raising the chance they will be on a team. Which they also figured out, as it came down to the last few teams.

    ¡°Team Fifteen: Hana Inuzuka, Izumi Uchiha, and Salo Muchi.¡±

    Three heads hit the table at the same time as the three eight years old glared.

    ¡°Ah, oops read the wrong name.¡± The chunin blushed a bit. ¡°I meant Hana Inuzuka, Izumi Uchiha, and Ryu Fumetsu.¡±

    The three friends sighed in relief as two of them being on one team while one not. In their thoughts the team was pretty balanced as Hana is tracker and decently in taijutsu. Ryu once he learns some more jutsu is a taijutsu and ninjutsu specialist. Finally, Izumi once they build up her chakra some more can be a genjutsu and taijutsu.

    The three ignored the final team called as it didn¡¯t really concern them much. They weren¡¯t really apart of the class so they didn¡¯t really have friends inside. If Ryu was honest with himself, it was the downside of graduating early.

    ¡°Did you two hear about Itachi latest mission?¡± Izumi asked as they waited for their Jonin instructor.

    ¡°No, but the Uchiha have been excited about something.¡± Ryu replied.

    ¡°Well, on the last mission they were ambushed by a man and one of his teammates died. Anyways, he unlocked his sharingan so he being called a prodigy due to his age.¡± Izumi frowned.If you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it.

    ¡°Since he not fainting after activating them it means he can use them in combat or training.¡± Hana said making Izumi pout.

    ¡°That beside the point, anyway, he began to push himself harder in training and spending less time with me.¡± Izumi puffed out her cheek as she stated the problem.

    ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you be more worried how to comfort him on losing a friend and teammate?¡± Hana asked.

    ¡°Your right,¡± Izumi stood up only to be pushed down by Hana and Ryu.

    ¡°Team Fifteen.¡± an aged voice called out.

    In the doorway, a man in his late thirties early forties walked in. He had short brown hair and eyes with a heavy tan from years in the sun. His outfit is the standard jonon uniform with green weights on. Scratching his short beard with a bit of gray popping out, he looks around the room.

    ¡°Meet me on the roof in five minutes.¡± He simply said before Shunshin (Body Flicker) with leaves behind.

    Hana and Ryu headed towards the window and wall walked up the side of the building. Izumi watched her friends and quickly ran after them. Since she learned the tree walking in the last week and nearly mastered it. Just her reserves need to grow first.

    Appearing on top of the roof, the man just simply shrugged as the three displayed this. From the files he read, two of them are from a clan so they could have learned it there. In Ryu files it was marked he either learned it himself or seen someone doing it and copied. Though it was also noted he split a few trees attempting it.

    Coming up behind them was the Three Haimaru Brothers who quickly surrounded Hana.

    ¡°Alright, shall we get to introductions, than move on. Usually there is another portion but since we are still recovering from the nine tails. We are skipping that part.¡± The man said.but once he mentions the fox he glares at Ryu.

    Ryu began to wonder what the Hokage was thinking. How could he let a man who appears to hate the fox teach him since he lives and basically raises Naruto. If he could guess the future, he would probably see the Jonin attempting to kill him. There is also a possibility he would be left behind if injured.

    ¡°The teamwork and leave no comrade or student behind doesn¡¯t really sit with this man.¡± Hikari said as Ryu mentally nodded.

    ¡°Let''s hope that he trains us properly. He has two students from very well known clans and Hana the daughter of her clan leader.¡± Ryu sighed.

    ¡°We will begin working on your taijutsu style and a few C-rank fire releases. This will allow you to get a feel for fire element so we can begin the basic fire nature transformation training.¡± Hikari said making Ryu sweat a little.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t elemental training jonin level?¡± Ryu asked.

    ¡°Not really, it more once you get water walking down you can learn. However, since you continue to train your chakra control. Instead of years like many others, it will shorten by quite a lot of time.¡± Hikari explained making Ryu understand.

    ¡°I am having you start with fire since your strongest affinity out of the other six affinities.¡± Hikari said making him sweat. ¡°By the time Naruto gradulate you should master all seven basic elements. Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Lightning, Yin and Yang.¡±

    ¡°Almost nine years! Do you honestly think I can, and what about my other training and missions?¡± Ryu asked as he can¡¯t spend all his time on nature transformation training.

    ¡°Relax, I got a jutsu you can use to help speed up. Besides, what kind of lov- sensei would I if I didn¡¯t help you live up to your unlimited potential.¡± Hikari grinned. ¡°I will even teach you a chakra control that also listed as a A-ranked jutsu.¡±

    ¡°If you say so.¡± Ryu rolled his eyes barely interest in the jutsu.

    While he was zoning out, Hana and Izumi looked at him before sighing. Ever since his eighth birthday, he been zoning out from time to time. Whenever they asked him, he just something on his mind. Which usually leads to some crazy training or studying.

    ¡°What''s wrong with him.¡± The Jonin asked a bit rudely since he hasn¡¯t finished introducing himself.

    ¡°Something on his mind.¡± Both hana and Izumi said in sync. ¡°He be fine in a moment.¡±

    The aged jonin stared before sighing as Ryu refocused.

    ¡°What?¡±

    ¡°Nothing, now as I was getting to it, my name is Kanzo Femi. I will be your Jonin instructor in charge of training you until you become chunin, die, or leave being a shinobi behind.¡± The blunt man said extremely focused on Ryu when he mentioned dying.

    With a small sigh, Ryu could only ignoring the man wishes towards him. Once it became known that he was living with Naruto, the village started to look down on him. Rumors where floating around, like the fox is tricking him, or he the fox minion and so on.

    ¡°I am Ryu Fumetsu,-¡± he began to introduce himself.

    ¡°Yeah, I know I read your file.¡± Kanzo interrupted him and pointed towards Hana.

    ¡°I am Hana Inuzuka.¡± She said.

    ¡°What else.¡± Kanzo asked making all three raises an eyebrow at him.

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you see it in my file?¡± Hana asked.

    ¡°Whatever.¡± Kanzo drifted his eyes over to Izumi.

    ¡°I am Izumi Uchiha.¡±

    ¡°Great now that out of the way, meet at training ground fifteen tomorrow at seven. We begin your training than take your first mission at noon.¡± Kanzo said before vanishing with leaves behind.

    ¡°Well he rude.¡± Hana huffed.

    ¡°Yeah, but what can we do. We just have to wait it out hoping one of us don¡¯t die or crippled due to him.¡± Ryu said as he stood up to leave. ¡°I¡¯m going to go train, so I see you two tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, I think we do the same.¡± Hana and Izumi agreed as they all left the roof.

    ===

    Arriving at the secluded training ground forty five, Ryu took a look around. He didn¡¯t want to be seen training or run into someone. A shinobi best trump card is one no one knows about. While in his case learning without a scroll or book around.

    ¡°Alright, Hikari what first.¡± he asked.

    ¡°We will begin with your new taijutsu style. The academy style is great and all in teaching the basics. For actually fighting not so much. Now your going to lean to kick and punch while creating your own style.¡± Hikari waited for Ryu to complain.

    ¡°Um, why?¡±

    ¡°From all my knowledge most taijutsu, kenjutsu and Bukijutsu are really basic attacks with fancy names. Sure they add elemental and chakra to enhance their strikes, but they are still the basics. Now what we are going to do is create a style perfectly suited to you and make your body a weapon.¡± Sweat began to form as Ryu heard Hikari laugh at the end.

    ¡°Most?¡±

    The sound of Hikari humming filled his head which sounded sweet. Only Ryu felt it was about to gravely hurt most taijutsu masters if they heard. Which he learned from months of training under her.

    ¡°Well, most are fancy attacks and does a lot of damage to the opponents. Which of course they usually use chakra to help, but that is not what we are after. This is going to be pure taijutsu.¡± Hikari explained worrying Ryu of a lot incoming broken bones, sweat, blood, and tears.

    ¡°Now lower into your fighting stance and lets begin.¡± Mad laughter filled Ryu head who mentally sighed.

    Lowering his center of gravity, he entered a stance where he can shift at a moments notice. His arms left arm was horizontal across this body while his right in front of his chest. It was the basic stance taught in the academy which his right hand holds a kunai in reverse grip.

    ¡°Now really begin your training for the future.¡±

 Chapter 8

    A week soon passed since Ryu became a genin along with Hana Inuzuka and Izumi Uchiha. In that time, they worked on the bare minimum. They ran a few laps around the training field, a couple spars, which Kanzo would target Ryu. Finally they did some teamwork exercises before doing some D-rank missions.

    As time passes, it was clearly seen that Kanzo had zero intention of training them. Well training Ryo to be exact, as any question or tips were met with one of two answers.

    ¡°Go to the Library and read,¡± or ¡°Too advance for you to know right now.¡±

    So, from training tips to low rank jutsus, Kanzo dismissed his questions. Thinking about what his plans are, he probably figures Hana and Izumi clans would train them. From there Ryu who without anyone to help would be stuck. Unfortunately, he had Hikari who has been training him.

    Today like any other day for team training, Ryu was forced to spar with Kanzo. With a slightly sinister grin, he would match his speed. That was the only thing he matched as he put most of his strength behind his punches or kicks. Which would leave him bruised, but it allows him to rapidly improve his taijutsu.

    Luckily he dodged or parried any of Kanzo attacks that would break his bones. So, he always looked a little roughed up by the time they get to the missions. Which, Hiruzen would look at Kanzo disapprovaling, but that''s all. There isn¡¯t any proof but he has been receiving complaints from Tsume and the Uchiha clan.

    ¡°Alright, lets go get our mission.¡± Kenzo growled as Ryu got a couple counters in which means the boy improving. The complete opposite of what he wanted, not that he would tell anyone.

    ¡°He has something planned.¡± Hikari sighed as Ryu nodded to.

    ¡°We are also approaching the bare minimum for C-rank missions. I highly doubt it would be delivering a message, or one to ease us into them.¡± Hikari could only nod to Ryu thought as she had to agree.

    Luckily my gift is nearly complete and should be ready to go in time. Hikari thought to herself.

    Trudging toward the Tower, Ryu was conversing with Hikari. The topic that started out was changed towards training. He was asking for a clone jutsu to allow him to practice both ninjutsu and taijutsu at once.

    ¡°Well, you got decent chakra control and it would speed up training a bit. Alright I will teach you, but you still need to work hard yourself. After the chore is over, I will teach you.¡± Hikari agreed.

    Agreeing to Hikari plan, he followed into the mission area at the base of Hokage Tower. They got in line with the other genin. The newly formed teams were easy to tell apart from one with more experience. The giggles and complaints identified them as the older laughed at the younger misfortune.

    ¡°Alright, it looks like we are painting today.¡± Kanzo said picking up the least paying scroll.

    The scroll stated they are to paint a small fence for the client for five thousand in total. With the mission being split four different directions it wasn¡¯t that much. A bowl of ramen was one hundred and twenty five ryo. The totally he would earn would be ten bowls which Naruto nearly eats half in a single go.

    ¡°Your lucking that Hiruzen still allows Naruto his allowance. If not, you two would be barely getting by.¡± Instead of pitying or mocking him, Hikari sounded sad at the situation.

    ¡°Nothing I can do at the moment. If I file a complaint or complain others would just laugh. I am only eight and will make it look as if I am a spoiled brat.¡± Hikari couldn¡¯t disagree as it did make sense.Love this novel? Read it on Royal Road to ensure the author gets credit.

    ¡°Than we must train harder to raise through the ranks, but not too fast that your skills are lacking. We can¡¯t have some nobody killing you before your legends starts.¡± Hikari said but didn¡¯t really sound concerned about dying. So he just filed that away in his mind for later.

    ¡°So Ryu, how is training going for you?¡± Hana asked slightly worried for her friend.

    Ryu was the only one without someone to guide them in either jutsu or experience that she knows of. So, she slightly worried he will die quickly out in the field once they get past these chores.

    ¡°It been going ok. I have been creating my own style or the basics for it. Began learning a few C-rank fire jutsus. So, not too bad I suppose.¡± Ryu shrugged not really minding if others learned. He wasn¡¯t telling them much as there wasn¡¯t much to learn.

    ¡°Do you have an affinity to fire?¡± Izumi asked curiously.

    ¡°Don¡¯t know, just the first element I came across. I plan on learning at least the basics for each element. The plan is to have a foundation to create my own technique in the future.¡± Ryu shrugged as they nodded.

    ¡°Oh, you will learn more than the basics in all the basics elements. Your going to master them all. Then the real fun begins.¡± Hikari mistiviously laughs sending a shiver down his spine.

    ¡°Are you trying to master the five elements like the Third Hokage?¡± Hana asked.

    ¡°Something like that.¡± Ryu shrugged.

    ¡°It''s nice to have dreams.¡± Kanzo laughed as if he heard the world''s greatest joke.

    ¡°Bastard,¡± everyone who heard him thought at once.

    The next few hours only reinforced the idea, as Kanzo either laughed at Ryu or sarcastically told everyone his dream. A very few laughed mainly because Kanzo was their friend, and was easy to see it was forced.

    ¡°Alright, mission complete. Tomorrow your day off so do whatever.¡± Kanzo said handing them their pay. Ryu just sighed as he knows that Kanzo scrape some off the top of his pay.

    As for why Kanzo does it, he doesn¡¯t know as he also does it to Hana and Izumi when he saw them giving him a bit. They knew he was a bit tight on money for him even with Naruto allowance and his occasionally odd job.

    ¡°I see you two later.¡± Ryu said before leaving.

    Arriving at the training ground, he did his daily sweep making sure no one training or watching. Pleased that no one is, he went towards the clearing.

    ¡°Alright, let''s begin.¡± Ryu said.

    ¡°Ok, the clone technique that I am going to teach you is very chakra intense. So, don¡¯t teach it to anyone who doesn''t have at least Tokubetsu J¨­nin levels of chakra. Which is around the most Jonin around the villages as far as I can tell. Even than they can create five at maximum but would deplete their chakra completely. There is even one that even more intense but you currently don¡¯t have the chakra so we save that for later.¡± Hikari began explaining the drawbacks and dangers.

    ¡°Finally there is the memory feedback which can overload your brain turning you into a vegetable or kill you. So be careful at popping them a couple at a time. Now the technique is called Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique).¡± Hikari explained.

    After being told, Ryu spent the next hour learning it. In truth it wasn¡¯t that hard to learn, but Hikari wanted it to be perfect. So he kept using it getting a feel for it until his reserves drained to around ten percent.

    ¡°Alright, I think you got it for now. Take a break and recover some of your chakra, which is getting near high chunin levels. Which is still equivalent to mid jonin due to density. Tomorrow, we will work on summoning the clones one handed. Then we can work on mastering the four fire jutsus I gave you down to one hand seal.¡± Hikari began to glow at the thought of training, and won¡¯t accept anything less than perfect.

    ¡°Ok,¡± Ryu sighed out as he began to meditate on ways to complete the shadow clones jutsu more efficiently. It was one of the best ways to recover chakra, besides resting or sleeping. This method also helps clear away some of the stress he has about Kanzo.

    Nearly an hour later, he managed to recover nearly half his chakra. Ryu also felt his chakra increase a bit but could really tell until he fully recharged. Looking over the the sun growing closer to the horizon. He estimated he has about an hour before he needs to head home for Naruto.

    ¡°Let¡¯s work on the basics and call it a day.¡± Ryu thought as he began pounding a tree.

 Chapter 9

    A few days passed since Ryu learned Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique), as well got it down to one handed. He also learned that his current number is ten, before he depleted on chakra and zero usage in training or anything. So limiting it to five, he one clone on the four fire jutsus that Hikari taught, and one on chakra control.

    While the clone are hard at work for their job, he is training his body, well her body. He was currently in his female form known as Ryuu training hard. As for why is because it the state she woke up and didn¡¯t bother to change it. If there was a team meeting he would, but Kanzo got an emergency mission and had to leave. So, his team has a few days off.

    ¡°Alright dispel the clones and resummon them.¡± Hikari said after thirty minutes passed.

    Mentally nodding, the clones vanished in smoke before he makes a single seal with one hand. Five freshly made clones appeared and went back to their work allowing Ryuu to gain the experience. Two of the four clones managed to remove a hand seal from Katon: G¨­kaky¨± no Jutsu (Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique) and Katon: H¨­senka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique).

    ¡°Amazing, you got two of them to remove a single hand seal already. Your fire affinity must be a tad bit higher than I expected.¡± Hikari praised.

    ¡°You don¡¯t know?¡± Ryuu asked, placing a hand on her hip.

    ¡°Well, I can estimate and you gain a passive affinity to all due to having me sealed in you. So the ones that you would originally would have will be a tad stronger than the ones you didn¡¯t.¡± Hikari tried to explained. ¡°Just think of it as a passive boost to all the elements.¡±

    Sighing as Ryuu accepted it, but wondered how to explain it off with the chakra paper. She remembers reading it somewhere in the library, but couldn¡¯t get some. It usually only chunin or above due to rarity.

    ¡°If you are worried about when you use a chakra paper, we cross the bridge when it appears.¡± Hikari said not really worried. Once she began to toss out different jutsu with different elements it won¡¯t stay hidden long.

    Taking her words for it, Ryuu began to focus solely on taijutsu. In a fluid motion he went from a simply punch to rotation into an elbow strike before finishing with a roundhouse kick. The Taijutsu began taking the form of rotations, similar to Gentle Fist of the Hyuuga clan. Well his female form at least as his male leaned more to mixture of hard fist which Might Guy the teen in green uses and gentle fist.

    ¡°Your last two stikes were off and don¡¯t work together. Why don¡¯t you put a over head throw in and use a downward kick instead.¡± Hikari said. ¡°If you elbow them they are going to bend forward if it land, and you can grab them and use their uneven gravity against them. While it still your body, your female form is always going to be slightly weaker than your male. However you will be more flexible and don¡¯t forget to use gravity to your advantage.¡±

    ¡°Ok, it looks like I will need to use a clone or make a statue to throw. It will be more durable and won¡¯t allow me to use complete strength to complete the exercise.¡± Ryuu hummed as she has been to a few stores and they don¡¯t have much in the way of taijutsu.

    Most of the store usually cover the basics like weight and weapons and possible fuinjutsu. Anything more needs to be custom made or a clansmen makes them. Since neither is an option for him due to money and not having a clan. Ryuu is stuck making it herself or rather a shadow clone.

    ¡°Hmm, I would say I would do it for you, but if you attempt to channel my chakra. Either you will be crippled or have every shinobi in the village here in seconds.¡± Hikari sighed confusing Ryuu.

    ¡°How, isn¡¯t your form a giant white wolf with a blue flame radiating off you. So how can you make them?¡± She asked confused.

    ¡°Ah, that for me to know now and you find out later and a bit older.¡± Hikari pervertedly giggled creeping Ryuu out.

    ¡°Ok,¡± Ryuu shivered a bit wondering what is going to happen when she is older.

    Ending the conversation there, Ryu went back to training and changing it up like Hikari suggested. With a bit of tweaking and changing up the forms a bit. The moves became more fluid in uses as she shadow boxed invisible enemies.

    ===

    After a few hours passed, Ryuu finished up her training due to lack of chakra and exhaustion. The memories of the clones flooding back did a number on her mental energy. So following Hikari advice, she currently walking around the village.

    ¡°...And stay out and don¡¯t come back.¡±

    Walking around the corner she stumbled upon Naruto being tossed out of the store. The angry shopkeeper throwing a fox masked at his feet. Tears welling up in his eyes, Naruto picked up the masked and was about to run for it.

    ¡°Naruto, where are you going?¡± Ryuu called out.

    ¡°Ryuu,¡± Naruto looked over and jumped around her waist.

    ¡°Come on, we are going fishing.¡± Ryuu said leading him away.

    ¡°Why?¡± a curious Naruto asked.

    ¡°Of course to train our skills to survive in the wild.¡± Ryuu smiled. Not because you ate through our money for the next few days. Totally not the real reason.

    ===

    Inside the Hokage Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi was currently checking up on Naruto. The scene where the masked shop just happened made him frown. However, he couldn¡¯t really do much about it. Though when Ryuu appeared, he smiled a bit until he saw them going fishing.

    Normally, he would just pass it off, but anytime he checked up on them, Ryuu is usually collecting their meal from the forest. It has been slowly increasing once she was taken off the allowance since she became genin. There was also a tiny bit of him calling for an investigation.

    ¡°Inu, I want you to look into Ryu/Ryuu Fumetsu team. More Kanzo Femi than the others.¡± He commanded as he felt a tiny bit of chakra usaged.The story has been taken without consent; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident.

    Nearly two hours later, a teen wearing a dog mask and gravity defying silver hair appeared. In his hands was a file which he handed over.

    ¡°Report.¡± The aged Hokage asked as he looked over the file. It was a financial and mission¡¯s that team fifteen did. He began to frown as he instantly seen a pattern with all the statements.

    ¡°Hai, it appears that according to a few rumors and witnesses alongside some facts I managed to find. Kanzo isn¡¯t training his team and taking the lowest paying mission available. On top of that he seems to be taking a percentage from his team earnings.¡± Inu reported.

    ¡°There was also an incident a few days ago of Kanzo disrespecting Ryu dream. From what I gathered, Ryu wants to master all the basics elements and create his own techniques in the future.¡± Inu finished his report receiving a hum in return.

    ¡°Oh, not many attempt to master all the elements. I remember doing a lot of hard work and training to master. As for Kanzo since he doesn¡¯t want to train his team, then he doesn¡¯t need to be a jonin. From here on Kanzo is demoted to Chunin and Inu I am placing you in charge of the team until a new Jonin is selected.¡± Hiruzen said.

    ¡°Umm, Hokage-sama-¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry it only for a month maximum unless you take a liking to them. You will not be needing your masked for this one. As for what to teach them, go chakra control, taijutsu and help them with ninjutsu if they ask. From my understanding they have excellent teamwork due to being friends and hard workers.¡± The Third said making the teen nod in acceptance.

    ¡°You also need to message them to meet at the training field fifteen tomorrow. Don¡¯t be late as they don¡¯t know you or the changes yet.¡± Hiruzen said as Inu nodded before vanishing with leaves behind.

    Hopefully this breaks you out of you latest funk. Hiruzen mentally chuckled as he began doing paperwork again. Even dividing up the roles better, it still the bane of all Kages.

    ===

    The next morning Ryu arrived at the training grounds fifteen a few minutes early to see Izumi and Hana sparring. Well sparring wasn¡¯t the word he would choose as they weren¡¯t fighting at their normal speed. They moved barely faster than a snail.

    ¡°So how long have they been going at it?¡± Ryu asked the Three Haimaru Brothers.

    ¡°Yip!¡± was his reply which got him nodding.

    ¡°That long huh. So have you three been training hard?¡±

    ¡°Yip! Yip!¡± the three nodded as they watched the two finish up.

    ¡°Hey Ryu,¡± Hana greeted.

    ¡°Do you have any idea why we been called here.¡± Izumi asked.

    ¡°I would think that our instructor back, but I doubt it. An anbu wouldn¡¯t have delivered the message nor would there be a pervert in the tree.¡± Ryu said pointing to a teen around seventeen reading Icha Icha.

    With the three genin looking at him, the teen hopped out of the tree to stand above them. His gravity silver hair and seventy five percent of his face covered. He stood in front of them with the normal jonin uniform.

    ¡°Nice mask.¡± Ryu said as he wore a similar one.

    ¡°Yours too.¡± The teen nodded.

    ¡°If we change around Ryu hair and pulled his headband over his eye. They could almost look like a pair of clones.¡± Izumi said.

    Hana studied both of them and could see it for the most part. While Ryu hair is more white with a blue tint, the teen has more of a silver color. However, the main differences between them beside their clothing for the most part was the teen covering one of his eyes.

    Ryu looked up at the teen who looked back. ¡°Nah,¡± they answered.

    ¡°Alright, the Hokage assigned me to be your new sensei until a new one can be assigned. Kanzo has been resigned and demoted due to some issues.¡± The teen said making them shocked.

    ¡°I am Kakashi Hatake, and I got the basic run down on your guys ability.¡± The silver haired teen said not looking up from his book.

    ¡°What are we doing first? Also are you the eternal rival of the teen in green?¡± Ryu asked watching the man shiver.

    As if pretending not to hear that, Kakashi shrugged. ¡°I been suggested to help with taijutsu, ninjutsu and chakra control.¡±

    ¡°If it tree climbing and water walking, our clans already taught us.¡± Hana said as she pointed to herself and Izumi.

    ¡°I¡¯m mostly self taught on that front.¡± Ryu answered which is true. Hikari never really told him besides it possible and what he was supposed to do. ¡°Also, I did waterfall climbing and been working on sand sorting.¡±

    ¡°Well, I guess that covers that portion than. Let''s move onto Taijutsu than.¡± Kakashi said.

    ¡°Are we going to spar than?¡± Hana asked.

    ¡°I suppose we can. However let warm up first so ten laps around the field and some stretches first.¡± Kakashi said making them nod as they ran off doing it.

    After ten minutes of doing the warm up, the three stood back in line without looking like they broke a sweat. If anything they looked like they took a stroll in the park instead of doing a warm up.

    ¡°Alright, who wants to go first.¡± Kakashi asked.

    Stepping forward Ryu appeared in front of Kakashi as Hana and Izumi gave them some space. Taking up his pose, Ryu looked at their newest sensei who wasn¡¯t taking this seriously. Mentally shrugging at the sight, he gathered a tiny bit of chakra in his feet.

    ¡°You can begin at-¡±

    Kakashi never finished as Ryu vanished in a burst of speed. Well at least to those who aren¡¯t used to that speed. Holding out his book, he attempted to block the punch but watched as his book was destroyed. He never guessed that Ryu put a bit of chakra behind his punches increasing the destructiveness.

    ¡°My precious,¡± Kakashi cried as he unleashed killing intent.

    Mentally thanking Hakari who unleashed a massive amount from time to time. Ryu didn¡¯t freeze up like Hana and Inzumi, as the last time they felt it was during the nine tails attack.

    Throwing a punch at Kakashi stomach, Ryu felt his arm being grabbed. So he pulled himself into the grab sending an elbow toward his chest. Not expecting it, Kakashi tilted forward and found himself facing the sky with a heel coming towards his neck.

    ¡°Kawarimi no Jutsu (Body Replacement).¡±

    Quickly replaced by a log, the silver haired teen appeared a few feet away behind Ryu. Folding his hands with two fingers pointing towards the sky. He crouched close to the ground and launched forward.

    ¡°Konohagakure Hiden Secret Taijutsu Technique: One Thousand Years of Death,¡±

    Ryu who was still in the air, quickly twisted his body and gather chakra into his fist. Barely dodging the technique which he found interesting. Ryu slams his chakra powered fist into the ground breaking apart the ground a couple meters around him.

    ¡°Woah,¡± Hana said as Izumi nodded dumbly.

    Pushing off the ground with his hand, Ryu spun as he back up away from the hole he made. Flashing through three hand seal, he jumped back where a pair of hands shot of the ground.

    ¡°Katon: H¨­senka no Jutsu(Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique),¡±

    A fire came into existent before breaking into three fireballs which he tossed some shuriken into. Kakashi quickly switched with a log, forcing the log to take the hit.

    ¡°They are really going at it.¡± Izumi said.

    ¡°Yeah. I didn¡¯t think Ryu was that strong yet.¡± Hana said looking at the hole.

    ¡°He using chakra to do that, but he needs strength to do it also. He is if you think about it is a training manic.¡± Izumi with a sagely nod as both attempted his workout. Both were sore for a few days.

    ¡°And this is the end.¡± Kakashi said as he appeared behind Ryu.

    ¡°Are you sure.¡± Ryu smiled as popped in an explosion.

    ¡°Ryu!¡±

    ¡°What.¡± He asked appearing near Hana and Izumi.

    ¡°Huh?¡± was their only response as Kakashi looked at him.

    ¡°How you do that?¡± Kakashi asked.

    ¡°I placed a paper bomb under my illusion as well lined it up with a tree. So it gave the illusion I was there.¡± Ryu shrugged.

    ¡°Impressive.¡± Kakashi praised.

    For Hana and Izumi while not as destructive due to different fighting style. They managed to earn a complement from Kakashi mainly to their age than actually technique. The three of them were as strong as the graduation class, and they were four or five years older.

    ¡°Alright I got a feel for your guys ability. We will work on taijutsu and chakra control. Than go take a few missions.¡± Kakashi said.

    ¡°Hai.¡±

 Chapter 10

    Standing in the middle of an empty training field, as the sun was bearing down. A young boy with blue tinted white hair and silver eyes stood there like a statue. He wore only black shorts with bandages wrapped around his hands and feet. Covering his face, he wore half a masked covering the bottom portion.

    If anyone else was nearby and saw him, they might die in pleasure overload male or female alike. Sweat glitter off his body as he breathed into his nose and out of his mouth. Soon his muscles twitched and he coughed with flames flowing out of his mouth. However it didn¡¯t burn his masked or set it on fire.

    ¡°You almost had it that time, Ryu.¡± Hikari praised as she healed his burnt lungs, throat and mouth. They were working on mastering the second level out of four in fire transformation.

    ¡°I want to know how the others mastered this when they mastered the fire transformation.¡± Ryu said as without Hikari he could have died a few times. Even his Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique) popped a few times. Which is why he is doing it as it was a waste of chakra if they pop after a few seconds.

    ¡°Well, they aren¡¯t mastering per say. They are basically mastering the basics and called that mastering it. The only one that truly mastered an element was Tobirama Senju in the last hundred years. Now he was a true master of water element, while the rest of the shinobi¡¯s are basic or intermediate with their elements.¡± Hikari explained.

    ¡°Surely there is more masters of the elements somewhere?¡± Ryu said.

    ¡°There probably is, but he is an example and is well known for it. What I am teaching you is a forgotten training method. It is said that if you master this level you can burn down a two story house with a breath. While exaggerated, it allows you to convert oxygen into flames easier. Granted it will be for all the elements but one at a time.¡± Hikari explained making Ryu sigh as he is fully healed.

    Once again, Ryu took in a deep breath through his nose and allowing it enter his lungs before mixing it with fire chakra. Blowing it out through his mouth he watched as a flame took form only to disperse a few inches away. Happy at finally succeeding, he began to keep going as it only mastered when one does it subconsciously.

    For the next few hours he trained and trained again, which by the end of the day he nearly mastered the step. It''s only natural since Hikari said he has a high fire affinity and he has been working on it for a week. He began the day Kakashi became his team sensei and mastered the first step in a few hours.

    ¡°It took me a few hours for the first step of burning the leaf, but a week for this level. Is the next one going to take a couple of months and the final a year?¡± Ryu said as he began to realize why not everyone mastered all the elements.

    ¡°Depends, as the next one is to cook an entire meal using only fire chakra. It is hard due to you cooking at three or more temperatures at once for three hours. Before yes, you need to cook three different things at once. I will allow Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique) to give you enough hands. Since there usually someone to help with this part, but since you don¡¯t a clone will have to do.¡± Hikari explained the next level making Ryu groaned.

    He liked training and will follow Hikari training as it yet to hurt him. Now the thought of trying this is going to be a challenge and decided to do it one at a time. First he will begin with one item than attempted to two than finally three. It will take a bit longer but he will get there.

    Inside the seal, Hakari was proud of him as he didn¡¯t complain much outside of a joking manner. His progress was fast and that was without barely any clones, due to their number. She was getting excited to see what the future holds for them. Since they will have a very long future ahead of them.

    ===

    Arriving at Ichiraku after he finished up his fire transformation training. Ryu, sat down ordering miso ramen. Behind the counter was the owner who was in his late thirties and his eight year old daughter. Bown of them had brown hair and eyes but while the father had fair skin, his daughter was a rosary.

    ¡°Afternoon Ayame, Teuchi.¡± Ryu said.

    ¡°Hello, Ryu it been awhile. Naruto was here earlier.¡± Teuchi laughed at Ryu sigh.

    While the money issue was mostly solved, they are still skimming by until he can build up his savings. So, he might have to curve Naruto ramen addiction for a while. If not the three year old might eat out their living expenses.

    ¡°Well, not much I can do there. I was going to treat him to something special but a balanced meal is in order.¡± Ryu shrugged earning a dry chuckle.

    ¡°We are the same age but your like an old man.¡± Ayame said blushing at her slight insult.

    ¡°If Naruto wants to be a shinobi, I am going to do my best to give him a body healthy and strong to work with. Not that he needs to know that.¡± Ryu grinned as Hikari laughed inside his head. He like a doting brother or parent wanting the best for the blonde battery.

    ¡°Anyways, he was here with the Hokage. He dreams of becoming Hokage in the future. So what your dream, Ryu.¡± Ayame asked.

    Thinking about it, Ryu realized he wants to survive what to come. The invasion during the chunin exams, the Akatsuki and the fourth shinobi war. There is also the hobby to create a release style for his kekkei genkai. Than a small idea formed in which of a large family outside of Naruto in the future.

    ¡°To have a large family.¡± Ryu said with a nod. ¡°Also, help Naruto achieve his dream, create a style for my kekkei genkai and see the future.¡±

    ¡°Those are quite the goals.¡± Teuchi laughed.

    ¡°Do you have anyone in mind?¡± Ayame asked slightly blushing.

    ¡°Hmm, I would guess Hana but I don¡¯t know.¡± Ryu shrugged not really interesting in romance. He is only eight after all and a few years before he might be interested.This story has been stolen from Royal Road. If you read it on Amazon, please report it

    Teuchi shook his head smiling at seeing his daughter expression. It wasn¡¯t hard to see that she has a slight crush on the boy, but if it grows or not remains to be known. However he doubt it would work as shinobi and citizen couples don¡¯t last long. Too many secrets and the knowledge of your partner is seducing or killing someone. Not many could handle it, so they usually split after a while.

    ¡°So how are your missions?¡± Ayame asked changing subjects.

    ¡°They are more chores than anything. Maybe I will ask the Hokage if he could assign them to academy students. It gives experience, and the students a feel for the life.¡± Ryu shrugged. ¡°As for mission, I believe that we will be taking a C-rank in the near future. Even Kakashi is beginning to get antsy and he only been the sensei for a week.¡±

    ¡°Oh, do you think your team ready for those? Quite a few fresh genin feel like they are and they sometimes come back dead or crippled..¡± Teuchi asked concerned for the young boy.

    ¡°I believe if it one to ease us into it like delivering a letter or a small escort. Both Hana and Izumi are hard working training with their clans, and I have been working extra hard increasing my training.¡± Ryu explained.

    ¡°Confidence are yeah?¡± Teuchi asked receiving a head shake.

    ¡°No, I believe in them and we are ready for when it comes.¡± Ryu smiled behind his masked so the two could only see his eye smile.

    ===

    Three days since Ryu had the conversation at Ichiraku came and went. In that time he began to increase his physical training. He had clones working on the fire transformation, chakra control, and the fire jutsus.

    He even increased his chakra reserves so he can make three extra clones, but still only mid chunin in reserves. So he had a clone working on increasing his hand seals speed. There was another that began researching the basics of fuinjutsu and one on bo staff techniques. So he was a busy under the guidance of Hikari and himself.

    As for why he wasn¡¯t currently training, he along with Hana and Izumi were waiting for Kakashi. He told them yesterday that he was requesting a C-rank mission. From his words he thinks they are ready for their first C-rank or he was getting antsy from staying in the village. Personally his three temporary genin thinks it the latter but going to trust his judgement.

    ¡°So, how have your two training been?¡± Ryu asked his teammates with an eye smile.

    ¡°I leaned a couple more taijutsu moves of my clan.¡± Hana replied.

    ¡°Been mostly increasing my chakra reserves. I can keep my Sharingan open for three minutes before fainting now.¡± Izumi said earning a clap since previously it been around a minute.

    ¡°That great.¡± Hana hugged her friend.

    ¡°What about you.¡± Izumi returned his question.

    ¡°Worked on my taijutsu and the few fire jutsu¡¯s I know. Also began to look into learning the bo staff.¡± Ryu smiled as he didn¡¯t want to reveal he can uses shadow clones.

    Nodding, they watched as Kakashi appear in front of them in a swirl of leaves. Why the teen have pockets filled with them, Ryu didn¡¯t know. Hakari has told him that it doesn¡¯t even need a physical item. One can cast a small genjutsu to cover and could be anything like a flame or crows.

    ¡°Yo,¡± he sent his famous eye smile despite being late.

    ¡°Are we doing the usual?¡± Ryu asked.

    Receiving a head shake Kakashi eye smile grew if that possible. It appears whatever he has to say is making him happy. So either a new sensei been picked or it a C-rank mission.

    ¡°We are doing our first C-rank mission. So let''s go.¡± Kakashi had a bounce in his step.

    ¡°It kind of creepy seeing him with a bounce in his step. Usually he calm and looked bored or reading something.¡± Hana said as the Three Haimaru Brothers barked in agreement.

    ¡°He been getting a bit antsy with the D-rank missions. Since he probably used to higher rank and dangerous mission. The sudden switch must be driving him crazy as he pretty young still. seventeen from what my clan says.¡± Izumi explained.

    ¡°Hmm, well I doubt it be anything that gets him going. Maybe he just wants out of the village.¡± Ryu shrugged.

    ¡°Maybe he has a lover?¡± Hikari asked not completely sure nor really caring either. If it didn¡¯t involved Ryu or training, than she mostly lose interest. Unless it has to with the God which she still hasn¡¯t told Ryu why she hates him so much.

    ¡°Well, I don¡¯t really care if he does. It doesn¡¯t really interest me all that much. Plus, seventy five percent of his face is covered.¡± Ryu replied.

    ¡°Well half of your is too. Though I understand your issue since most of the village will lust or when you are older.¡± Ryu shuddered at her words. Since his senses are enhanced he basically can small others pheromones and hormones if they are close enough. It was a dark day when Naruto accidently pulled his masked down.

    Thinking back to the incident, he was in his Ryuu form and was walking around the village with Naruto. However, something happened and Naruto accidently grabbed her mask. Which caused others to question themselves, as an out of this world eight year old appeared. It was sad to say it was a lost battle as male and female alike became aroused.

    The only good thing that came out of it was his age as only slight blushes formed on the ones that seen. If he was older, it was unknown what would happen and Hikari since than dampens his sense of smell.

    ¡°So what type of mission are we doing?¡± Ryu asked. C-ranks can be escort, bandit extermination. Well, the ones without missing nin apart of them those are higher rank. There is also delivering a message, investigating, seduction, assassination and so on.

    ¡°Don¡¯t know, we are going to find out aren¡¯t we.¡± Kakashi shrugged as they walked to the base of Hokage tower.

    Floating through the line, Ryu seen Hiruzen handing out missions. If he had to guess, he guessed the Third was using Shadow clones to help with the paperwork. Though he wondered why he didn¡¯t use it before when he was still handling most of the village paperwork.

    ¡°Hello.¡± The aged man greeted.

    ¡°Hokage-sama, I would like to request a C-rank mission.¡± Kakashi asked coming under the stare of the leader.

    ¡°Are they ready?¡± Was his reply.

    ¡°Yep, I place their skills high genin to low chunin. They need a bit of experience before I would safely say Chunin though.¡± Kakashi answered got a nod in agreement.

    ¡°Very well.¡± The aged man said looking over the missions. ¡°There is a small bandit camp that recently popped up. It appears they are beginning to raid a few merchants here and there that don¡¯t have an escort. No known hostages or captives were reported only merchandise stolen so far.¡±

    ¡°We will take it.¡± Kakashi sighed and took the scroll.

    ¡°So, are you using a clone to help with all your work so you can be down here?¡± Ryu asked the aged Hokage who just laughed as if he had been caught.

    Walking out, only Kakashi noticed that the Hokage summoned a couple of Shadow clones. Mainly because he the one to close the door and mentally chuckled. Though he did wondered how Ryu knew about the technique.

    ¡°So how did you know about that jutsu?¡±

    ¡°Hmm, well we had to learn that useless one that I can barely due to density of my chakra. So I guessed beside the few elemental ones that mentioned in history. If there one that give back memories or something like that, the Professor would know it.¡± Ryu shrugged not really answering the question. Hikari just laughed once she saw Kakashi shock look as his eye was completely white like a large coin.

    ¡°Ok, meet me at the south gate in an hour. Pack for a day trip as this should only take a few hours at most.¡± Kakashi said before vanishing into leaves.

    ¡°Well see you in an hour.¡± Ryu said as Hana and Izumi nodded and split up.

 Chapter 11

    Standing at the entrance of the village known as Konohagakure, a boy looking around eight give or take a few months. His straight white hair with a blueish shine has been pulled back into a small ponytail. Leaving a few strands and bangs framing his half covered face allowing his glowing grey eyes and headband.

    Those that seen him were blushing at his cuteness, as he wore a dark grey zip up hoodie with a black t-shirt underneath. Over the shirt was a layer of chain mail. On his hands were a pair of burnt orange fingerless gloves with metal plates on the back. Covering his legs he wore a dark pants and sandals with bangs wrapped around his legs and ankles.

    The boy was giving off the cool, cute, and mysterious vibe to others wanting to see below the mask. With a single hand in his pocket he was reading a book called ¡®Introductory to Bo Staff¡¯ written by Hiruzen Sarutobi. Despite being written by the Third Hokage, it wasn¡¯t really popular.

    ¡°Ryu, nice outfit, but where you stuff.¡± Hana asked appearing from the direction of her clan.

    On her back was a small bag, which is filled with different ninja tools, or extra kunai or shurikens. Similar to him both wore a kunai pouch on their right leg.

    Pulling out a scroll from his hoodie, Hana just looked away. It is not a secret that he carries most of his training gear or item in a scroll. So she was mentally hitting her head on the wall for not thinking that.

    Lucky for her Izumi appeared with a similar bag and outfit. Both of them were black shorts and shirts with blue sandals. Both of their hair were put into a bun.

    ¡°So, where Kakashi?¡± Izumi asked as neither of the three could call him sensei. While they respected his skills, he just depressing or reading Icha Icha. Besides when teaching them something new or sparring, he reads the book giggling.

    ¡°Here he comes.¡± Hikari said as Ryu looked to his left.

    Appearing a teen hovering around seventeen with gravity defying silver hair appeared. With most of his face covered by his headband or mask, the rest was covered by a book. He wore the standard jonin outfit with blak clothing and green flak jacket with red swirl on the back.

    ¡°He is on time.¡± Ryu said poking the teen side. He was making sure it wasn¡¯t a clone as genjutsu were useless on him.

    ¡°Let''s get going, so we can be back before nightfall.¡± Kakashi said not looking up from his book.

    Exiting the gate, looked around with his eyes while both Hana and Izumi spun around with smiles. Kakashi just ignore them as he continued to read his book. He would glance around once in awhile.

    ¡°Is there a reason we are going at a civilian pace?¡± Ryu asked since while they couldn¡¯t match a Kakashi speed, they could move a bit faster.

    ¡°I was giving time for you to plan, and we will be there in about two hours at this speed.¡± Kakashi said. ¡°You do have a map of the area around the camp.¡±

    ¡°Kakashi, you never gave us the map.¡± Hana said with Ryu and Izumi nodding.

    ¡°Oh,¡± was all they got as he unsealed the map and handed it to them.

    The three of them looked over the map and seen that that the cap was either around or on top of a large hill. This allowed the bandits to watch the road as well give them time to move into position. Which might explain how the bandits know which one merchant to hit or not.

    ¡°Since they most likely on the hill, and assuming they have a decent look out. It most likely won¡¯t be simple to study the camp without being detected. Checking for any unreported hostages is another thing we need to be aware of.¡± Ryu said as he mentally thanked Hikari for reading battle strategies and help training him in tactics.

    ¡°Hmm, I suppose but since they have the guts to set up camp so close to one of the Five Hidden Villages. Either they are prideful in their strength, stupid, or have something they believe that will save them.¡± Izumi explained her thoughts.

    ¡°There is also a small chance it might be an ambush. However I doubt that the case as no one would get anything from killing three genin and a Jonin. If anything that might cause some tension between the villages that already there.¡± Hana said. ¡°Or mother¡¯s said.¡±

    ¡°It might be farmers having a bad year, but it is a bit early. So, that a low possibility, so they might be making a name for themselves. Since they haven¡¯t really harmed beside making others lose money.¡± Ryu said.

    ¡°So they are they doing it as a hobby?¡± Izumi raised an eyebrow.

    ¡°Maybe,¡± Ryu hummed. ¡°So they might have some with a bit of training or experience living on the streets. Since they might be able to feel if they can take or sense more than what in sight.¡±

    ¡°Or you can just be over thinking the bandits skills in general.¡± Hikari said.

    ¡°Or, they are just common thugs that haven¡¯t set up a sales channel for the ones they kidnap.¡± Ryu said.

    ¡°So we know next to nothing on their skills, beside no reported missing nin in their group.¡± Hana asked in more of a statement than a question.

    ¡°Once we see group we can narrow it down but in the end they are still bandits.¡± Izumi said finishing the topic.

    Kakashi who was listening just mentally nodded to their thoughts. He felt they were a bit too excited when they most likely will have their first kill. Only he felt they were a bit young but he was five when he made genin and six for chunin. Than five years later at eleven he made jonin, which he already ended quite a few lives.

    It has to happen at some point in their career. Might as well get it out of the way. Kakashi thought as he picked up the speed putting his book away.

    ===

    Arriving at the general area for the bandit camp, Ryu began using his unrefined sensing skill. It takes a few seconds to feel what around him. According to Hikari it just take time and experience to master.Love this story? Find the genuine version on the author''s preferred platform and support their work!

    Feeling fifteen small chakra towards the top of the hill, he estimated they were above civilian but lower than mid academy student. He felt them all gathered but don¡¯t feel like they are leaving camp soon. Soon relying what he feels, Hana and Izumi nodded while Kakashi looked at him.

    ¡°Are you a sensor?¡± Kakashi asked as he knows a few that might be willing to train him.

    ¡°Hmm, not a great one, but with time and experience I will get there.¡± Ryu said which Kakashi nodded.

    ¡°Do you want me to introduce you to some sensor in the village?¡± Kakashi asked.

    Thinking about it, Ryu ended up shaking his head. ¡°Thanks for the offer, but I would rather work on building up my jutsus and taijutsu for the time being. My Sensor skills will grow in time and experience.¡±

    ¡°Alright, have you began learning any more jutsus.¡±

    ¡°No, I recently managed to get my four fire releases I know down to two hand seals.¡± Ryu said since Hikari hasn¡¯t taught him anymore. Until he perfects what he has she won¡¯t teach him anymore.

    ¡°Do you want me to teach you a few?¡± Kakashi offered.

    ¡°It ok, until I perfected with what I got, I shouldn¡¯t. What the use of Jack of all trades, but master of none. Well trades are jutsus in this situation.¡± Ryu said.

    Hana and Izumi who were listening disagreed with Ryu thoughts as it better to know more Jutsu than four. Kakashi on the other hand just nodded while also disagreeing but decided to leave it for the time being. They have a mission and debating over this wasn¡¯t really the place or time.

    ¡°Alright, what the plan.¡± Izumi asked.

    ¡°Since I sense most hovering around the center of the camp. They are either planning or recently attacked a merchant.¡± Ryu said.

    ¡°Do you feel anyone on lookout?¡± Hana asked.

    ¡°No, which means they are confident no one will attacking their camp at this time.¡± Ryu explained.

    ¡°Than should we sneak in and surround them?¡± Izumi questioned.

    ¡°I don¡¯t really have experience in fighting a group.¡± Ryu said which Hana nodded.

    ¡°Than we just need to divide the group.¡± Kakashi simply said.

    After agreeing on the plan and few back up plans, they all nodded before leaving for their position.

    Ryu had the honor alongside Kakashi of being a distraction and gaining the most opponents. They are to knock on the gates or in this case cause wonderful art with paper bombs.

    Hana was going to come from the left side of the camp, with one of the Haimaru Brothers while two covered the back. Izumi was on the right side with Kakashi clone, which will dispel it gets hit. So when the explosion go off, they are to sneak into the camp and search while taking out the bandits left behind.

    ¡°Let make some art.¡± Ryu said before he felt a shiver down his spine. ¡°Why do feel funny when I said that.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Hikari replied with the same feeling.

    Silently planting the bomb, Kakashi made the hand seal and watched as the bombs went off. The bandits inside scrambled to investigate alongside grabbing their weapons. Most of them used either cheaply made swords or axes with one using a pitchforks.

    Pulling out a few Kunai, Ryu threw them into the camp towards the bandits that gathered. Only aiming to incapacitate them, he watched as a single bandit pull his comrade in front. Everything began to slow down for Ryu as he watched a single kunai lodged into a bandit head.

    The bandit laughed as he dropped his friend body kicking it out of the way.

    Ryu body felt cold, as he felt Hikari cut chakra flowing to his eyes. Why was chakra going to his eyes in the first place, a question he will ask later. The contents of his stomach unsettled as he pushed it down. His skin turned pale as his body was in the process of what just happened.

    ¡°Ryu, are you ok? Can you continue.¡± Kakashi asked.

    A part of him wanted to say no, but he knew this was apart of being a shinobi. He has to get used to the feeling of killing others, but he didn¡¯t need to enjoy it. Nodding his head, Kakashi nodded leading the way into the camp where they started to incapacitate or kill the few bandits left.

    By the time they finished with the fifteen bandits, both Hana and Izumi were in the same situation as him. It appeared they accidently killed or purposely killed, which Ryu didn¡¯t know and didn¡¯t ask. As fifteen the fifteen bandits were now down to seven, as eight had shurikens or kunai in them. Only Kakashi got close enough and snapped their necks.

    ¡°I would say great job, but by the looks of it you would disagree.¡± Kakashi said as they finished tying up the living bandits.

    ¡°We killed them.¡± Hana said.

    ¡°Yeah, but did any of you enjoy it?¡± Kakashi asked receiving three head shakes.

    ¡°This is the life of a shinobi, and we endure what others can¡¯t. In time the pain and emotions that come along with killing will numb. However, it is only when you like to kill or cause others to suffer that you need to worry.¡± Kakashi explained reliving a part of them.

    ¡°Let get back to the village and turn in the mission. Than you can have three days off of training and relax.¡± Kakashi said as he was worried about the three genin.

    ===

    Arriving back in the village, the sun appeared to be closing in on the horizon. Neither Ryu nor his teammates were in the mood to rush back. So they spent the time walking at a civilian pace, skipping lunch. They weren¡¯t in the mood to eat.

    ¡°I will go turn in the mission report, and I will see you in three days for training.¡± Kakashi said vanishing in leaves.

    ¡°I will see you then.¡± Izumi said walking towards her clan¡¯s compound.

    ¡°Do you want to come over for dinner. Mother has been asking about it since you missed last week.¡± Hana asked.

    ¡°Ok, I will grab Naruto and see you in an hour or so.¡± Ryu agreed as he not really in the mood to cook for himself or Naruto today.

    Nodding, Hana followed by the triplets heading back home, as did Ryu. He had a feeling that Naruto was there.

    Thinking back to the mission, Ryu finally decided to ask a question that pop up during it.

    ¡°Hikari, why were there chakra going to my eyes. Last I knew I didn¡¯t have a dojutsu.¡±

    ¡°Well, you do now as the god allowed me to grant you one. So for becoming a genin I gave you the sharingan, though I did change a bit of it. No doubt in the future you will unlock the Mangeky¨­ Sharingan. This is when your best friend dies or you feel extreme stress.¡± Hikari began to explain.

    ¡°Anyways, if you use the Mangeky¨­ Sharingan, it will cause blindness. However, there a stage above it called the Eternal Mangeky¨­ Sharingan. This is the stage your will take when they evolve. Lucky you have me or you would need to switch eyes with someone of the Uchiha to achieve this state.¡±

    ¡°What about the Curse of Hatred that we heard about the Uchiha clan?¡± Ryu asked a bit worried about it. As for the clan or anyone finding out about his eyes, he doesn¡¯t plan on showing or telling others.

    ¡°That is more of their pride being hurt and retaliating than anything. I will also mention that it was a toss up between the Sharingan and Byakugan. I chose the Sharingan for this reason over the other.¡± Hikari said.

    An image appeared in his mind of a giant golden nine tails fox with purple armor fighting a rock giant. If he had to describe it, beside being a bit terrifying for the current him, it was an awesome sight.

    ¡°Yep, that purple armor is an ability of the Eternal Mangeky¨­ Sharingan. So that''s why I went with the Sharingan. There a third eye, but you don¡¯t need to worry about it for the time being. You can¡¯t achieve it as you don¡¯t have the body nor the right chakra for it. Also, you will have more powerful abilities in the future that don¡¯t rely on the eyes.¡± Hikari said making Ryu look towards the future.

    ¡°Ok, but that is the future. I haven¡¯t even mastered fire transformation nor leaned a B-rank jutsu.¡± Ryu said.

    ¡°In time you will, so work hard as I got another surprise when you achieve chunin.¡± Hikari said as he opened the door to his apartment.

 Chapter 12

    Three days have passed since the raid on the bandit camp and reaping a few lives. During those three days, besides working on his body strength and taijutsu. Ryu has been hard at work on the next stage of fire transformation as well working on the four fire jutsus. He has them nearly down to one hand seal, but just needs more practice.

    ¡°Cooking two things at once at different temperature. You nearly there and it only took two weeks. It is amazing how strong your fire affinity is.¡± Hikari praised him as even the passive boost she give shouldn¡¯t make it this fast.

    ¡°It feels like the fire is an extension of my body. So I could probably do the next step but I got to get to the training field soon.¡± Ryu replied unsure as it really did feel like the fire element is an extension of his body.

    Amazing, Hikari thought, it sound as if he completed half of the final level on instinct. I wonder how long it will take him to learn the other elements?

    ¡°Naruto, it time to get up. I got to go meet with my team today.¡± Ryu called out where a blonde boy walked out.

    The small whiskered boy wore blue pajamas with a sleeping cap. It was a gift from Teuchi for being a loyal customer. Well that was the official reason, but Teuchi asked for Naruto sizes a week beforehand.

    ¡°Ryu, do you have to go?¡± Naruto asked borderline whined. ¡°Can¡¯t we train together.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I have to go.¡± Ryu said as Naruto began to pout. ¡°However we should only be doing team training today. So I should have the afternoon free which we can train then. What do you want to train this time?¡±

    Naruto thought about it scratching the top of his head. ¡°Speed and flexibility.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, alright since it won¡¯t do for the future Hokage to be stiffer than a board fighting.¡± Ryu nodded making Naruto nodding.

    ¡°What does stiffer than a board have to do with anything.¡± Naruto asked making Ryu laugh.

    ¡°Do you remember my fighting style I am creating.¡± Ryu asked receiving a nod.

    ¡°Where you spin and rotate your body a lot.¡± Naruto said.

    Nodding, Ryu carried on explaining. ¡°Yes, being flexible allows it to be done. However if one doesn¡¯t meet the required flexibility they could hurt themselves badly.¡±

    ¡°Can I learn it?¡±

    ¡°Not right now, as you don¡¯t have strength, flexibility, and finally you need to be a bit taller. If you still want to learn when you turn ten I will teach you than.¡± Ryu said thinking he should have most of the forms mastered to a degree.

    ¡°Alright,¡± Naruto agreed as they sat down for breakfast.

    ===

    Arriving at the field, Ryu seen that both Hana and Izumi arrived already. Both of them were playing a game. It appeared as if they were taking turns as when it¡¯s Hana turn Izumi will either block, parry or dodge by leaning. However, between turns they aren¡¯t allowed to move a muscle or they lose. The same happens if they move their feet so they must keep balance if they choose to lean.

    ¡°That an interesting game.¡± Ryu commented as he felt Kakashi chakra appear next to him.

    ¡°Your sensor skills are improving I see.¡± Kakashi noted.

    Shrugging, they watched the two girls keep going until Izumi leaned to far back. Falling on her butt with a toot, Izumi blushed as she pouted at losing while Hana cheered.

    ¡°Ah, Ryu and Sensei,¡± both of them shouted in sync. ¡°When did you get here.¡±

    ¡°I have been here for the last few minutes watching and Kakashi just appeared.¡± Ryu said earning a couple of glares.

    ¡°What did I say,¡± Ryu whispered to Kakashi who shrugged.

    Ryu quickly fell in line waiting for Kakashi to begin their training.

    ¡°Alright, we are going to work on team exercises for the day and begin missions tomorrow. Your objective is to attempted to grab these bells.¡± The silver haired teen held up a pair of bells. ¡°On a side note, your new jonin instructor will appear in three days. She currently scheduled to return in the next day or so.¡±

    A sad sigh escaped the three, as they hated the part where he a late and reading smut. Kakashi was a decent teacher if they asked for help. They also knew that he won¡¯t stay but now they need to learn their new teacher habits. Hopefully it''s not something bad.

    Placing a clock on a wooden post, Kakashi put the bells on waists.

    ¡°Let the game begin.¡±Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.

    Vanishing in a burst of speed, Ryu appeared in the tree line without either Izumi or Hana nearby. While they weren¡¯t nearby each other doesn¡¯t mean they can get a plan together. During the time they waited for Kakashi to appear. They made a mix of plans with certain signals.

    ¡°Are you going to attempted to incorporate the jutsu into your style today.¡± Hikari asked.

    ¡°It still a work in progress, but I think I could. Shame that I need to use a transformation as part of it.¡± Ryu sighed as three yips were heard throughout the forest.

    ¡°Well unless you want to be distracted and possibly kill other due to cuteness overload. I stick with the transformation jutsu part of it.¡± Hikari said.

    Ryu stood up and flared his chakra while throwing out a couple of Kunai. ¡°Time to put the plan into action.¡±

    Lowering his Chakra levels again he vanished in a burst of speed. He was jumping through the trees, before he grabbed the trunk and did a near ninety degree turn. The sound of a couple kunai hitting where he was just at sounded as he rushed towards the open field.

    Flashing through a few hand seals, Ryu quickly turned around.

    ¡°Katon: G¨­kaky¨± no Jutsu (Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique).¡±

    A large fireball about two meters in diameter appeared as Ryu quickly mixed chakra with his breath and blew. The fire transformation training was paying off as the ball grew hotter and less time to make. As for the chakra cost, that was lowered also but with his dense reserves he barely felt it.

    ¡°Impressive,¡± he heard from behind him.

    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t be standing there if I was you.¡± Ryu gently said.

    ¡°Huh,¡± was all Kakashi got to said as four rapidly spinning appeared from three sides and below.

    Left without an escaped but up, well an escape that won¡¯t kill or cripple his students. Kakashi jumped where Izumi appeared ready to smash her fist down.

    Bang!

    Izumi broke the infamous log, that will appear no matter what if one calls with their heart or has one in their pocket. Grouping up, as they stood across from Kakashi who wiped his brow.

    ¡°Alright, I want to test an idea to incorporate into my taijutsu style. When I do this he should be distracted for a moment and one of you can try to get the bells.¡± Ryu whispered as they nodded.

    ¡°Ok,¡± They nodded as they backed away from him.

    ¡°Prepare yourself, Kakashi as I have yet to completely to merge this into my taijutsu style. As the jutsu is style a work in progress.¡± Ryu said getting a few looks.

    ¡°You created a Jutsu?¡± Kakashi asked in surprised.

    ¡°Well, creating is a bit of a stretch at the moment. It more of an idea and foundation for a fighting style based on my kekkei genkai.¡± Ryu said earning a nod.

    ¡°Well, you got to start somewhere.¡±

    Accepting it, Ryu rushed forward, before quickly forming a ram seal and engulfed into a cloud of smoke.

    ¡°Oiroke no Jutsu (Sexy Jutsu).¡±

    A naked girl in her late teens early twenties appeared with a large bust, slim waist and large hips. Using her left it appeared as if she tried to cover her bust as her right pulled her brown hair back seductively.

    Winking with her deep sapphire eyes, ¡°Do you like what you see.¡±

    Nodding dumbly Kakashi barely able to react to Ryu fist aimed at his stomach as he hasn¡¯t released the technique. Hana who came back to her senses threw a couple of kunai in attempted to cut the string. Only Kakashi was replaced with the log.

    ¡°Well, it appears that I need to increase my speed training a bit more.¡± Ryu commented dropping the transformation.

    ¡°Ryu we are talking about that jutsu after we are done.¡± Hana said not looking please.

    What did I do? Ryu internally cried.

    ¡°What about right now,¡± Izumi said holding the silver bells.

    ¡°How you get them?¡± Hana asked surprised.

    ¡°They were on the ground with a simple trap around them. Throwing a kunai I managed to bop them out of the trap and here we are.¡± Izumi explained making the other two sweatdrop at it.

    Not long after explaining, the timer went off ending the training exercise. Kakashi who was hiding appeared as he observed them. Releasing the genjutsu from his waist the bells vanished.

    ¡°Well done, and Ryu that a weird jutsu you pulled. A bit more practice and it might work. Until tomorrow.¡± Kakashi ran as Hana and Izumi glared at him.

    ¡°Now explained.¡± Hana asked tapping her foot.

    ¡°Well, I have been wanting to create a style that went with my kekkei genkai,¡± he said, which earned him a couple head nods.

    ¡°So, while it was neither defensive or offensive, which doesn¡¯t really give a direction to work with. However, I noticed that most high rank shinobi or Kunoichi usually suppress their emotions more so their lust.¡± Ryu explain.

    ¡°How would you know?¡± Izumi asked.

    ¡°Remember where I live near the red light district?¡± Hana and Izumi blushed as they were explained what goes on there.

    ¡°So, while they suppress it, what happens when something brings it out?¡±

    ¡°They get distracted to suppress it which creates an opening for an attack.¡± Hana finished. ¡°Though I don¡¯t like the attack.¡±

    ¡°Well, it works and it is not like most guys haven¡¯t seen a girl body before.¡± Ryu shrugged.

    They live in a shinobi village and where the average shinobi life expectancy is around thirty. So some deal with their stress or coping in a form of lust. Which means some already done it when they were around thirteen or fourteen or with a few more years. By the time they are twenty, finding those that haven¡¯t done it and being a shinobi is very rare. It be easier to find them in the civilian side.

    ¡°Ok, but you need to work on your transformations a bit. Your hips were a bit to wide and bust too big. It wasn¡¯t proportional or within the golden ratio for the size you transformed into. You need to study older women body to get an idea.¡± Hana said long giving up on labeling Ryu a pervert. It was hard to call him a pervert when he female half the time.

    ¡°Alright, since Kakashi left early and I don¡¯t need to meet with Naruto until afternoon. Should we go now?¡± Ryu asked. ¡°Also, who do we ask?¡±

    ¡°Umm, why don¡¯t you start with Hana mother Tsume. From what I understand you know her and she might have a few friends?¡± Izumi said making them nod.

    ¡°Alright, lets go.¡± was all Ryu said as he didn¡¯t really care. He also didn¡¯t point out that he could just transform and make changes they said. It might be a bit embarrassing but funny all the same.

 Chapter 12.5

    After splitting up from Izumi, Hana dragged Ryu who changed into Ryuu to her compound. There they found Tsume inside with a couple other women. One of them had long black hair with a fair skin complexity. Ryu recognized her as Mikoto Uchiha, the mother of Itachi. Next to her was a woman with long almost lavender.

    When they saw the door open, they gave a small wave as Hana blushed as she wasn¡¯t expecting company. It only got worse as it was the wives of a couple clan, however she will asked.

    Standing beside her, Ryuu attempted to keep a straight face as he seen her determination. There was a part of him that was embarrassed and if not for the mask. Everyone one would be seeing her blushing at Hana and Izumi idea. Which Izumi ran off before arriving.

    ¡°Do you need something?¡± Tsume asked in a rough but kind tone.

    Nodding her head, Hana decided to whisper it into her ear, forgetting everyone is either near jonin or has enhanced senses. So despite whispering everyone in the house heard her easily.

    Tsume looked at her daughter and then over to Ryuu who was whistling a tune. She instantly put the information she can observe off them and shot some glace to her friends. They also came to the same conclusion as her.

    Ryuu has thought of another option for how to train the jutsu, but didn¡¯t tell Hana about it.

    ¡°Alright, we will do it, but so will you. At the end we will also tell you a secret.¡± Tsume said as an evil grin appeared on all the adults.

    Ryuu began to mentally sweat as did Hikari as both of them felt like they should have told Hana sooner. While they didn¡¯t point it out as a pervert, but more as a small prank. The joke appeared to be switched around on them.

    ===

    ¡°How can you wear something like this?¡± Ryuu asked as she pulled at a thin red thong from between her small cheeks. Wearing a matching bra, she was showing off the most skin without steam or water to block the view. Luckily, Hana and Tsume had some small immunity while Mikato and Shaha didn¡¯t.

    Mikato and Shaha were both drooling messes as blood dripped from their nose. They were showing signs of cuteness overload, as Ryuu dubbed the symptoms.

    ¡°I want to know why they have something in this size. They fit nearly perfectly.¡± Hana asked wearing a matching blue set. Though, she was staring at Ryuu flawless and perfect skin in her opinion.

    ¡°Well, I was a bit adventurous with my underwear when I was younger. Since I didn¡¯t know if you were going to be the same I made some for you just in case.¡± Tsume admitted.Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.

    Similar to Hana and Ryuu she was wearing a black set leaving barely anything to the imagination. Her panties were in a shape of a V as the straps sat on top of her hips. Looking at her, they could see a string going through her well tone and bubbly butt. Her slender waist lead up to her large, and softed bust threatens to spill out of her bra.

    ¡°Mother, where were keeping those.¡± Hana glared at the D cups attached to her mother''s chest.

    Gaining a smile on her face, Tsume with her wild spiky hair, slit eyes and red fang tattoos on her cheeks looked fernal. Placing her hands under her bust, ¡°You mean these? I usually bind them down a bit when I¡¯m not wearing the vest.¡±

    Still seeing the glare, Tsume began to wonder what else there is, as she looked over Ryuu. They were growing alright as she could see the growing buds, and wager a guess they be pretty big. While they might not be as big as Tsunade, they will be above most shinobi and civilians she sees.

    ¡°Umm, your only eight they will grow in time.¡± Tsume smiled awkwardly as she didn¡¯t imagine she has to say anything like this.

    ¡°No, it just Ryuu bigger than me, and he a guy half the time.¡± Hana said. ¡°There no doubt they will grow, but the thought of losing to someone that male half the time. It hurts my self esteem.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t see the point between big or small? Is there something good about being big?¡± Ryuu asked groping one of Tsume and Hana breasts.

    This sadly was too much for Mikato and Shaha as they passed out from blood loss. Somehow they let their imagination and cuteness overload to combine. Which doesn¡¯t appear to be a good sign.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t they up next?¡± Ryuu asked poking them with a stick she got from somewhere.

    ¡°Well, we can deal with that later, now let''s move onto the crash course of Seduction Tsume Style.¡± Tsume grinned making Hana tremble slightly while Ryuu just tilted her head. ¡°We got a few hours before Kiba is back for lunch and you go find Naruto.¡±

    ¡°This is going to be funny.¡± Hikari said not really caring that Ryuu getting taught seduction at the age of eight. She could have taught him, but she does want Ryuu to interact and learn from other beside her.

    So, for the next few hours Ryuu constantly changed underwear and outfits. From sexy black panties to white ones with teddy bears. The outfits also changed to a few that were questionable like a leather outfit that barely covered the chest and hips with a whip in hand. Ryuu ended up in a maid outfit with a short skirt to a black dress and umbrella.

    The only thing that really did anything was Tsume and Hana also wore them as Tsume showed them different was to use them. She got them to act the role for their outfits which was funny as they tested the whips on Mikato and Shaha. Though the moans quickly put an end to it as it led them to question themselves.

    ¡°So, Ryuu how do you think this helped you any?¡± Tsume asked as they were back into their normal clothes.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Ryuu nodded quickly doing the hand seal. Appearing as a seventeen brown haired girl with brown eyes, large bust, thin waist, and larger hips. When the smoke cleared away, she was in a blue striped bikini, with one arm lifting up her bust and other blowing a kiss with a wink.

    Tsume and Hana hit the floor unconscious as their brains short circuited leaving them with Mikato and Shaha. Kiba would soon return wondering why there was a honey scent in the air as he got ready for lunch.

 Chapter 13

    A couple days passed since Team Fifteen was told they were getting a new sensei. While they told she was returned in the last couple days. None of the three knew much on the matter no matter who they asked. They didn¡¯t even learned her name much less something else.

    While they were awaiting their new sensei to arrive, Ryu was balancing on top of two small post with his hands. On top of his feet was a small boulder around seventy pounds. Nearby Hana was lightly sparring with Izumi again.

    ¡°Congratulations, on finishing the third level of fire transformation. Now you just need to finish the fourth level and then we begin the next one.¡± Hikari said as he finished the third stage at breakfast.

    ¡°Finish, but I haven¡¯t even begun the fourth level?¡± Ryu commented.

    ¡°That is not true, the final stage is to use fire chakra acts like an extension of yourself, which you do. The other part is to ignite the air around turning it into a raging inferno.¡±

    Mentally nodding, Ryu decided to train that after team training was done. It wouldn¡¯t do to accidentally burn his clothes off or his teammates. He also needed to train with his sharingan strengthening and adjusting to them.

    Barely sensing someone heading towards the training ground direction. Ryu flung the rock sitting on his feet towards the ground and got on his feet. Seeing him stop training both Hana and Izumi followed as they looked towards the entrance.

    There they found a petite woman with gray eyes and black hair. Her hair is worn short with two long braids bound in white cloth, each ending in a large golden ring. She had lightly tanned skin notable as she wore a black outfit with which has no sleeves and doesn''t cover the back, though she does wear long black armbands.

    ¡°Are you three the brats of team fifteen?¡± She asked.

    ¡°No, we are team awesome,¡± Hana sarcastically replied. ¡°Yes, we are team fifteen.¡±

    A small dread came over them as a smirk formed on the unknown girl lips. It only felt more dangerous as they didn¡¯t feel killing intent or their life is going to end. The feeling they got instead was fear and pain as the woman would drag it out.

    ¡°Who...are you?¡± Izumi asked hesitantly.

    ¡°I am Sui-Feng, your new sensei.¡±

    They waited for her to continue but it didn¡¯t look like she was going to. So an awkward silence filled the training field.

    ¡°What are we doing today? I hope its a mission.¡± Ryu asked as he barely got any left from paying rent and groceries. Also, not doing missions above D-rank, also cut into funds as Naruto eats it away in nearly three days.

    ¡°Normally it should be introductions and a sparring session so I can see your skills. However, since you already did a C-rank and had a few sensei already. I will get an understanding in the field.¡± Sui-Feng  held up a scroll.

    ¡°We got an escort mission, so meet at the west gate in two hours. Also pack for a few days.¡± She said before vanishing.

    ¡°Escort, she didn''t even test us. What can go wrong?¡± Hana muttered scarastially setting up flags.

    ===

    A few hours came and went with Ryu sighing as Naruto wouldn¡¯t let him go. Trying to pack as the blonde toddler was wrapped around him was a challenge and a half. Now that he thought of it, after telling Naruto he be back in a few days. Who allows a three year old to live in an apartment by himself for a few days. Much less an eight year old to watch over them.

    ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Izumi asked as she appeared. She also wore a slight blush as she watched Itachi fading from view.

    Hmm, it has been a while since I chatted with Itachi. I should seek him out after we get back. Ryu thought as Hana appeared.

    ¡°Nothing much, just wondering who in their mind would allow an eight and three year old live by themselves.¡± Ryu shrugged. Sure he is considered an adult by the law due to the headband, but he is only eight.Love this story? Find the genuine version on the author''s preferred platform and support their work!

    ¡°Huh?¡± Hana was confused by his words.

    ¡°Nothing, now where is our unknown sensei. She didn¡¯t even bother to give us details either.¡± Ryu asked changing topics.

    As if answering his summons, their new sensei appeared with a young man in his late teens early twenties. The man has a muscular build from what Ryu could guess from heavy labor such as construction. He also looked about average with short black hair and brown eyes, towering a couple heads higher than Sui-Feng.

    ¡°I am going to assume that man the one we are escorting somewhere.¡± Hana mumbled.

    ¡°That man looks familiar from somewhere.¡± Ryu mumbled like he saw him on the street a couple of times before. Only he couldn¡¯t remember where.

    ¡°Alright, team we are escorting Mr. Oak to Tanzaku Quarters.¡± Sui-Feng said giving a dead stare.

    ¡°Why a place known for gambling and brothels,¡± Ryu asked.

    ¡°Because, young boy, I want to travel the land tasting the delicate pleasure known to man. I want to taste different women from across the elemental nations.¡± The man answered the question with shining eyes and lights from the heaven¡¯s.

    ¡°Why?¡± Ryu asked not really understanding. Did it really matter that much as wouldn¡¯t it be mostly the same?

    ¡°Because-, you will know when your older.¡± The man was about to explain but a book came out of nowhere and hit him.

    ¡°If you want women why don¡¯t you visit the red light district?¡± Hana asked with a dead gaze.

    ¡°Already been through there, so onto the next spot.¡± Oak said making Ryu remember.

    ¡°Ah, your the man in the rumor of being too ¡®small¡¯ going around.¡± Ryu said as if a light bulb went off and he put his fist in his hand.

    An awkward silence filled the group and the ones who heard, before they erupted into laughter. Oak looked either ready to cry or blow up in anger, but his opponent looked like an eight year old. He has no idea what he is talking about, that what he kept telling himself.

    Smirking Sui-Feng motion forward. ¡°Let''s get going than.¡±

    ===

    Walking the trail, Hana was in the front with Ryu covering the left and Izumi on the left. Oak was walking in the middle attempting to flirt with Sui-Feng. The key word being attempting as unless it contained to the mission it was rare she would answer.

    After a few hours of not really getting a response out of her, Oak switched gears. ¡°Ryu was it? It rumored that your kekkei genkai allows you to switch genders.¡±

    ¡°Rumors? Kekkei genkai? I don¡¯t have a kekkei genkai.¡± Ryu replied asl his kekkei genkai is known no one really interested in it. If it had an offensive or defensive ability it would be different. But even if is known he not going to admit to it.

    ¡°Oh, I thought you were the one in the rumors. Anyways I would wish to have that ability to switch genders. The ability to peek on women without getting caught and the ability to try out girl on girl.¡± Oak said drooling at the thought.

    If it wasn¡¯t necessary to protect the client, the three females would beat him within an inch of his life for that comment.

    ¡°What so special about that? Don¡¯t they already do that at the hot springs?¡± Ryu asked thinking about washing his friends back or messaging their shoulder after a hard mission.

    Sadly for Ryu, his mostly innocent thoughts was rewarded with Sui-Feng pinching her nose. Hana and Izumi shook their heads while blood dripped from Oak nose.

    ¡°No, kid that not what I was talking about I was tal-¡±

    ¡°What are you telling an eight year old?¡± Sui-Feng glared at the man.

    ¡°He gots a headband and apparently knows about the difference between a male and female. Since apparently he hangs around the red light district.¡± Oak argued.

    The argument quickly came to an end as kunais flew towards them. Quickly pulling our one, Ryu deflected them as he alongside Hana and Izumi took their position to guard their client. Sensing a few chakra signatures, Ryu quickly threw a couple shuriken.

    Suddenly three shinobis appear on the edge of the forest. They all range from around fifteen to eighteen with little differences between them. The three of them had black hair with brown eyes and tanned skin. They wore a grey vest and black pants.

    ¡°They are from Ishigakure, but why are they here.¡± Sui-Feng thought as she guard their client.

    ¡°Your early,¡± they heard from Oak who went up in smoke looking appearing in similar ninja clothes as their ambushers.

    ===

    Back in the Hokage office, a man walked into the office.

    ¡°Lord Hokage, we got a situation on our hands.¡± A man in his late twenties said as he faced the aged hokage.

    ¡°What is the problem.¡± Hiruzen asked looking up from his paperwork.

    ¡°The man named Oak who requested the escort mission was found dead ten minutes ago. However, Team Fifteen already left escorting him a few hours ago.¡± The man reported.

    ¡°Who does the team consist of?¡± Hiruzen asked.

    ¡°Genin Ryu Fumetsu, Hana Inuzuka, Izumi Uchiha, and Jonin Sui-Feng.¡± The man said. ¡°What should we do?¡±

    ¡°I believe they will be fine, unless a couple of jonin appear.¡± Hiruzen said. ¡°However, I will send someone. You may leave.¡±

    The man nodded before leaving the room. He wasn¡¯t going to question his leader.

    ¡°Inu, I want you to head to track them down to see if they need some assissients. I don¡¯t believe so but they could use the assistant.¡± Hiruzen said to the empty room as he felt a small shift in chakra leaving.

 Chapter 14

    ¡°They didn¡¯t really plan this out did they?¡±

    A brown haired girl asked as her her brown eyes watched both her teammate and sensei attempted to assassinate their fake client. Only instead of blood, the man fell apart into mud as his heart was destroyed and head fell off.

    ¡°It only a few freshly graduated genin and a jonin.¡±

    The teen that looks to be hovering around eighteen laughed as the others joined in. Either they really believe in their own skills or arrogance. By the looks of it the latter was the most likely choice.

    ¡°I will take Oak, you three each take a chunin.¡± Sui-Feng said as she vanished in a step. A few moments later the clashing of metals were heard in the forest.

    ¡°Alright, I will get the youngest looking one.¡± Izumi said as channeled chakra to her feet and fist. The youngest enemy went flying into the forest while Izumi shook her hand. It seems that she hasn¡¯t mastered the move yet as she released the chakra too late.

    ¡°I will take the oldest.¡± Hana said as the Three Haimaru Brothers launched like wind torpedoes slamming him into the forest.

    ¡°It looks like it you and me.¡± The oldest said with a grin.

    Staring at the teen, Ryu quickly grew bored as he took a rough estimate of the teen chakra. He realized that it must be the teen skills as his chakra is hovering around high genin. So the words of elite chunin were either a lie or his strength doesn¡¯t rely on chakra.

    He must be more genjutsu or taijutsu specialist. I don¡¯t see a sword or weapon anywhere on his body. There isn¡¯t a weapon scroll wither. Ryu analyzed the teen.

    Throwing a Kunai at the teen, he aimed towards the left missing the teen distracted as he laughed at the poor throw. However, Ryu used the chance when the teen¡¯s eyes were off of him and shot forward.

    ¡°Boom!¡±

    Ryu fist slammed into the teen ribcage with enough force that he skidded back with a couple broken ribs. Following up with his punch he launched a few kunai in hopes the pain distracted him.

    Clink.

    The teen in question easily blocked the attacks roaring in anger,¡°That hurt, brat.¡±

    ¡°Did he expected his ribs breaking to be full of sunshine and daisies.¡± Hikari sarcastically commented. ¡°Ryu, attempted to infuse fire chakra upon contact. Since we can tell he not up to chunin level of any of the five major villages. We can see what will happen.¡±

    Mentally nodding to Hikari words, Ryu took his taijutsu stance. The teen glared daggers at him as he threw a kunai with a paper bomb attached.

    Hmm, Ryu thought as he activated his sharingan and grabbed the kunai before launching it back. Deactivating the sharingan, the teen was surprised by the reversal he panicked and took the blast head on.

    Thrown back, the teen was heavily injured as his mangled left arm dangled barely attacked and blood pouring out of wounds covering his body. It was easily seen that he won¡¯t be living much longer even if Ryu didn¡¯t do anything.This tale has been pilfered from Royal Road. If found on Amazon, kindly file a report.

    ¡°Sorry, Hikari, I don¡¯t think we can test it out on this one.¡± Ryu apologised for not following directions.

    ¡°It fine, I like how you handled the paper bomb. We will just need to find a chance in the future. Now go find Izumi as her chakra weakening the most.¡± Hikari just shrugged it off.

    Nodding, he started heading toward his teammate location after putting a kunai into the nearly dead teen heart.

    Arriving at the spot Izumi was fighting, he saw both of them panting as they had a few cuts or burns. Izumi had a large vertical cut going up from her stomach to her chest on the left side. If it wasn¡¯t patched soon, she might actually die to blood loss and the chakra exchastion not making it better.

    However, her opponent wasn¡¯t doing much better as his right arm dangled from the side. It looked as if Izumi managed to cut the tendon and muscle near his shoulder. There was also a part of his right leg with severe burns. Judging by his chakra level he was getting low making it a battle of wills and time.

    Sneaking around, Ryu dropped as he snuck up behind the unexpecting teen. Izumi sent a slight nod, which Ryu replied and hit the teens spine. He also remembered to try out the fire chakra and watched as yellowish blue flames left a charred hole.

    ¡°Your better than we thought.¡± The teen barely got louder than a whisper before he dropped with lifeless eyes.

    ¡°Thanks Ryu.¡± Izumi said before dropping unconscious.

    Pulling out his medical kit, he went to work on patching up Izumi the best he could. He could also tell that both Hana and Sui-Feng finished their fight. Neither of them were badly hurt except slight chakra exhaustion on Hana.

    ¡°...and finished.¡± Ryu said as he cut off the banaged from the roll.

    ¡°I see you finished up your fight without much of a problem.¡± Sui-Feng said as she appeared.

    She looked down at Izumi and frowned at the injuries received. A calaculationing look took over as Sui-Feng went into a deep thought. Only after Hana arrived did she broke out of it and looked over her.

    Hana arrived with a few cuts and a couple bruises but otherwise in good health. The Three Haimaru Brothers also looked a bit tired as they are still in their puppy stage. Since ninken take a few years to grow as they live nearly three times longer than normal dogs.

    ¡°Let''s get back to the village, as for the mission it up to the Hokage to decide.¡± Sui-Feng said as she picked up her unconcious genin.

    None of them sensed a lone figure arrive and nod before leaving.

    ===

    After dropping Izumi off in the hospital, Sui-Feng dismissed the remaining two as she went to report. Hana who was patched up, went back home after saying she would find Ryu in a day or so.

    ¡°Well, the mission was a failure, though I doubt anyone would care. Testing out the flame chakra was a successful. Also, judging by the flames coloring you need a day or so to complete fire transformation.¡± Hikari said as Ryu headed towards the apartment.

    ¡°I can feel that I am almost there even if I haven¡¯t actually began training it yet.¡± Ryu replied as he was tackled by a blonde bullet.

    ¡°You back, but you said it would be a few days.¡± Naruto cried into Ryu sweatshirt.

    Sighing as he guessed Naruto felt abandoned, Ryu picked him up and headed inside.

    ¡°It was but the mission didn¡¯t turned out like it was supposed to. The client turned out to be a ninja from a smaller village. Why they attacked I don¡¯t really have a clue. So, we returned to the village as Izumi was wounded heavily.¡± Ryu explained not going into details.

    A worried Naruto asked, ¡°Is she going to be ok?¡±

    Nodding as he let out a yawn, it was still quite early as it was barely six. The fighting and adding another two kills took a toll on his mental energy though.

    ¡°I am heading to bed as the fight earlier took a lot out of me. Do you need anything before hand though?¡± Ryu asked.

    ¡°No,¡± Naruto answered with a furious head shake.

    ¡°Ok,¡± Ryu yawned as he crashed as soon as his head hit his pillow.

 Chapter 15

    The next morning Ryuu rolled out of bed with a yawn as her grey eyes stared out of her long white hair. Stripping out of her pajamas, she showered before dressing and began to cook breakfast. Using the fire element, to cook, she noticed that her flames has a blue tint to them again.

    ¡°Is there a reason my flame is blue?¡± Ryuu asked placing breakfast on the table and knocking on Naruto door.

    A few moments later a tired blonde boy excited, as he rubbed his eyes. He walked like he was on autopilot to the table.

    ¡°You have nearly mastered the fire element, and a bit of my chakra is merging with your chakra. That is where is the blue coming from.¡± Hikari answered with a yawn.

    Nodding at the reasoning, as Hikari is a giant white wolf with blue tinted flames and sapphire eyes. So if a bit of her chakra is leaking into system would make sense, though it would be extremely small. Even a small bit of her chakra making his body creak under its pressure.

    ¡°So, Naruto, do you have anything you are doing today?¡± Ryuu asked.

    ¡°I was thinking about visiting grandpa. It has been a few weeks since I last visited.¡± Naruto replied.

    Nodding, Ryuu replied. ¡°Alright, I am going to visit Izumi than head out to train.¡±

    ¡°But your always training.¡± Naruto groaned.

    ¡°Being a shinobi is dangerous where one can die at any point in a mission if their not careful. I rather not be one of the few who slacks on training and wish they haven¡¯t before they died.¡± Ryuu replied making Naruto grimace at the thought of losing Ryuu.

    ¡°Alright.¡± Naruto lowered his head.

    ¡°When you become a shinobi in a few years, we can train together if you like.¡± Ryuu smiled rubbing the blondes head.

    ¡°Why can¡¯t you train me now?¡± Naruto pouted as he tried fixing his hair.

    ¡°You know the laws and the deal with the Third. No active shinobi or kunoichi can train a civilian without the Hokage permission. However that won¡¯t be granted as your not even four and two years from joining the academy.¡± Ryuu gave a small smile.

    ¡°There also a promise where you can¡¯t train me outside body conditioning whatever that is until I join.¡± Naruto grumbled as they went through this multiple times.

    Giving him an eye smile, they ate while Naruto wondered how she ate through the mask. It was a sad day when Naruto learned that he wasn¡¯t immune to his female looks. While it was only eyes lingering, Ryuu sighed as Naruto hasn¡¯t built up much of an immunity to it.

    ===

    Arriving at the training field after a failed attempted to visit Izumi. She was currently resting with a Uchiha guard near the door. While Ryuu knew that the village was being a bit hard on the Uchiha clan it couldn¡¯t be that bad. However, while walking out, he felt the presence of a couple emotionless dolls.

    ¡°It seems the Uchiha situation in deteriationing.¡± Hikari said.

    ¡°I believe it''s the work of the emotionless dolls and their master. Whatever their goal is it isn¡¯t something good.¡± Ryuu replied as nothing can be done about it yet. She neither had proof something off or influence to get it investigated.

    ¡°Well worrying about them is a waste of time. You just need to focus on training for the time being.¡± Hikari said making Ryuu clench her fist.

    ¡°Right.¡± Ryuu agreed before removing her sweatshirt and shoes.

    Wearing a dark blue shirt with chain mesh overtop and black pants, Ryuu stood away a distant away. Quickly popping a couple of clones into existence, to do chakra training or finishing up the fire jutsus.

    ¡°Alright, for this stage, as I said before. You need to ignite the fire elements in the air around you.¡± Hikari explained in simple terms.

    Taking a deep breath, Ryuu began to focus on the space around her. Feeling a slight pull, she released a tiny bit of her chakra. Opening her eyes she watched as the space around her exploded into a large fire tornado. Which luckily didn¡¯t grow to big to drag attention as it would be awkward.A case of content theft: this narrative is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation.

    ¡°Well, you got it, but try not releasing so much fire chakra directly from your skin.¡± Hikari roared in laughter.

    Ryuu while physically unharmed, but didn¡¯t have a thread of clothes revealing her flawless body to the world. A small blushed forming, as she walked over to her sweatshirt and pulled out her training scroll. Quickly redressing, as she thought this might happen which why she brought spares.

    Calming herself back down, Ryuu redid it a bit faster and felt the pull. However this time she made sure to ignite it a bit further from her body. While her clothes heated up a bit, she was still fully clothed. Which was great, as she didn¡¯t have a hobby of being naked in the training fields.

    ¡°Alright, just keep practicing until you can do it in less than three seconds, which should take an hour at most.¡± Hikari said receiving a nod.

    For the next hour, Ryuu managed to bring the time down and watched as the flames turned completely light blue. The destruction of her flames reached new heights as the grass burned away as well lowering chakra cost. Nodding at her success, Ryuu threw a couple shadow punches with flames appearing.

    ¡°Great, you have mastered the elemental training for fire. Your chakra has also reached high chunin levels. Though you are still mid jonin in density.¡± Hikari suddenly said making Ryuu jump a bit.

    ¡°What next the next element you think I should study?¡± Ryuu asked since it was a couple hours before noon.

    ¡°I think either wind or earth. Wind will be able to increase your flames destructiveness and increase the sharpness of your kunai. For Earth it could increase your defensive jutsu and hardness of your bo staff.¡± Hikari explained.

    Thinking about it the two options, Ryuu leaned more towards wind as she hasn¡¯t had a lot of use of a bo staff. While she has a clone working on it forms, she doesn¡¯t have much experience. Deciding on her choice she will do the other one next.

    ¡°I choose wind than earth afterwards.¡± Ryuu said.

    ¡°Very well. To begin mastering wind, you must cut the leaf in half using wind chakra.¡± Hikari explained as Ryuu popped a few more clones.

    ¡°Alright let''s get started.¡± Ryuu said as her clone air pumped in agreement.

    ===

    ¡°Umm, Ryuu it alright not to get the leaf cut in a few hours.¡± Hikari attempted to comfort Ryuu.

    A few hours went by since she mastered the fire transformation and began on wind. However, since she began, Ryuu missed out on lunch and most of the afternoon. All she got for progress was a small notch out of the leaf. Even that was part was where she has been attempting to cut it for the last few hours.

    ¡°Can you give me an example or an idea. I haven¡¯t seen anyone using wind element in my life.¡± Ryuu said.

    Nodding to her host words, Hikari had to agree. ¡°Hmm, I will say either attempted to grind the wind against each other or rotate extremely fast. To give you practice I will teach you the rasengan. I believe it was made by the fourth, but it is extremely useful to train chakra shaping and chakra control.¡±

    ¡°Won¡¯t others question where I learned it?¡± Ryuu asked as that would bring question she doesn¡¯t want.

    ¡°Well, just use it as a chakra control exercise. Believe it or not it was created years ago like nearly six hundred but lost to time.¡± Hikari explained with a shrug.

    ¡°What do I need?¡± Ryuu asked.

    ¡°Water balloons, quite a few of them. What you will be doing with it is learning to rotate your chakra in multiple directions at once. After that there are a few more steps but rotation is where what we are focused on at the moment.¡± Hikari explained.

    ¡°Alright, we will start tomorrow.¡± Ryuu said before her stomach rumbled.

    Laughing Ryuu headed back to her apartment.

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In a far off land, in a village known as Kumogakure.

    Sitting in front of a waterfall a young girl about twelve or thirteen, was having an internal struggle. Blue flames popped into existence around her, as her finger nails lengthen and a red cloak surrounded her.

    ¡°Nibi what are you doing?¡± She yelled.

    ¡°Someone has achieved something that hasn¡¯t been seen in centuries, well unless you have me sealed inside. If so, you need to meet this person for your training, but they are around Konohagakure.¡± Nibi shouted before thinking. To achieve one of the highest fire mastery, I barely felt the wave alerting there a new fire master.

    ¡°Umm, incase you forgot, both of our villages are in high tension with each other. Just recently some of the higher ups nearly started a war between us.¡± The girl said.

    ¡°Don¡¯t care, we need to find out who it is. The energy feel kind of young so maybe use the chance for a marriage alliance between the two villages.¡± Nibi said basically demanding her to go find the person.

    ¡°But my friends are here, and I am only twelve.¡± The girl said.

    ¡°I am not telling you to get married, but use it as an excuse. We need to meet with the one who managed to master the fire element.¡± Nibi said making her host sigh.

    ¡°I will try, but the chunin exams are being held here in a month. If they are genin than there is a chance they will attend.¡± was all the girl said.

 Chapter 16

    A week came and went since Ryu finished up his fire elemental training and began wind training. Well, more rotation training than wind training, as he began to work on the first step for the rasengan rotation. Currently he is holding a water balloon that looked ready to pop as it deformed with random bulges appearing.

    Poof!

    The red water balloon popped covering his arms in water while he smiled behind his mask. It was a bit tricky to do as attempting to do one handed was harder. Of course he managed to pop it with two hands in about a day. The tricky part was to keep up the rotations.

    ¡°Ryu, create a clone and have it work on the wind transformation. I allowed you to slack this last week on physical work and taijutsu.¡± Hikari said as he wanted to cry.

    Allowed me to slack? You increased the morning run around the village by two and double the weights. I am at one hundred and forty pounds in total. Ryu thought.

    ¡°Just run around the training field twenty times than work on your taijutsu. You body is nearly low chunin, which is great for your age.¡± Hikari said as there are still a couple months until he turns nine.

    Knowing better than to argue, Ryu began to run. While she won¡¯t physically do something, she would just increase training for the next week. If he didn¡¯t give it his best, it was than he was dragged into his mindscape for a ¡®small¡¯ spar.

    ===

    While Ryu was running laps, Hiruzen Sarutobi was wishing for retirement. Standing in front of him were the Jonin instructors for team fifteen and two. They both were asking about the upcoming Chunin exams.

    ¡°Lord Third, I would like to nominate Ryu Fumetsu for the upcoming exam. While he still currently lacking in a couple mission, I would like him to join. I think Hana Inuzuka and Izumi Uchiha should join for experience.¡± Sui-Feng said.

    ¡°You took them on one mission outside of the village. What makes you so sure they are ready?¡± Hiruzen asked.

    ¡°Their strengths if not already are are going to reach low chunin in taijutsu and body strength. Ryu expressially as he finished fire transformation from what I seen. He also shows he can handle responsibility as he is basically raising a boy for the last four years.¡± Sui-Feng explained.

    ¡°What about you Yuki Minazuki?¡± The aged Hokage turned to the other jonin.

    ¡°I would like to nominate Itachi Uchiha.¡± Yuki said.

    Taking a smoke from his pipe, Hiruzen looked at the two of them. While he agreed that both Ryu and Itachi is ready. From Itachi mission reports and from the times he seen Ryu training. Which even some jonins don¡¯t train as hard as he does. He is slightly worried about Hana and Izumi.

    ¡°Hmm, I will accept Itachi nomination and for Ryu I would like to see him in action before anything. So in one week we will hold sparring match between teams. Any team want or to be nominated that wishes to complete for the exam must gather there. Tell your teams to prepare as I will notify the others.¡± Hiruzen said as they nodded before leaving.Did you know this text is from a different site? Read the official version to support the creator.

    Why do I have a feeling things are going to get interesting in a week. The aged Hokage thought as he checked in on both Naruto and Ryu. Through the crystal ball he seen Naruto at the park playing with a few clan heirs. Ryu on the other hand was running laps around the training field only he uses.

    I can¡¯t wait to see how far you have progressed. He thought as he seen shadow clones and sighed. The sight of an eight year old using the kinjutsu was a sight but he had already seen it a couple of times. Only he doesn¡¯t have a clue where the boy learned it.

    ¡°What the clone doing?¡± The Shinobi known as the professor looked closely before rocking back with a nose bleed. He just fell victim to Ryu attempting to incorporate his sexy jutsu into his taijutsu.

    What a dangerous idea. The man laughed before looking towards his paperwork.

    ===

    A couple hours came and went with Ryu finishing up his training for the day. Walking through the village, he found Hana walking around with her brother. Then he spotted Kakashi with the Guy who wore his green suit. It appeared they were about to have a contest. Only it was an eating on so he didn¡¯t watch.

    A few blocks away he saw Asuma attempting to flirt with a black haired girl with red eyes. From the look of it, the end result wouldn¡¯t not be in his favor. Recognizing it as Kurenai, Ryu just shrugged it off. Until he walked a few more streets and saw Mirai and her stomach blowing up a bit.

    Ah, she wasn¡¯t slacking on training. Ryu thought as the Saratobi clan gaining a new member in the near future.

    ¡°Well, it appears drama is afoot in the Saratobi clan.¡± Hikari said as the man next to Mirai looked similar to Asuma.

    Both of them were holding hands, so it appeared they were a couple. Now the question is who child is it? The brother or Asuma, though Ryu betting on Asuma since it should be around that time.

    ¡°Well, I don¡¯t really see why either brother goes for her. She looks pretty average in my opinion.¡± Ryu said.

    ¡°I don¡¯t either, but compared to you nearly everyone is average or below compared. It that stupid god fault.¡± Hikari said as she growled out the last part. He still has yet to learn why she hates the god that much.

    ¡°Well we might find out in the future, though I am going to say they won¡¯t know or keep it hidden.¡± Ryu said before continue his stoll.

    As he walked by the Uchiha compound he had seen a few members in trouble. A couple of citizens were raising a fuss. Being accused of unleashing the beast three years ago. Deciding to help the few members out.

    ¡°Sir, do you have proof it was the Uchiha? Remember rumors do not count and not all members have the sharingan.¡±

    The man raising the fuss, looked ready to counter him but words seem caught in his throat. So he decided to cross his arms and go back to what he was doing. Which was yelling at the members again.

    ¡°Can you two arrest this man. He is disturbing the public order with his shouting.¡± Ryu finally said as the Military Police Force.

    Before the man could protest, a few who were watching the man shouting cheered. It appeared they were also getting annoyed but didn¡¯t speak. Which Ryu just sighed as they were the type to cheer for the which side was winning.

    Spending the rest of the day roaming, he had seen a few of his old classmates as the Academy let out. Heading towards the park, he watched as the nearly last child leaves as Naruto waved them off.

    ¡°Naruto, let''s get going,¡± Ryu called out turning the blonde¡¯s sad smile into a nearly happy one.

    Following him out of the park, Ryu just rubbed the blonde¡¯s head as they headed for ramen. After seeing the familiar stand, the energy batter instantly recharged. Which earned a laugh as Naruto dragged him along.

 Chapter 17

    A week came and went in the streams of time. During the last week, beside resting for a day, Ryu has began practicing his wind transformation. However while he got the rotation down it was like grinding with a smooth blunt edge.

    Now sitting in a field, Ryu felt a small breeze passed by as he watched as the leaf was cut clean in half. Jumping to his feet, he first pumped as he finally succeeded in getting the first level done for wind chakra.

    ¡°Well done, now shouldn¡¯t you be getting somewhere?¡± Hikari voiced making Ryuu look at the time.

    Quickly packing up, he sprinted towards the village as it is nearly time for the genin tournament. From what Sui-Feng said, it an option to be nominated for the chunin exams or promotion for the older ones or reserves.

    After arriving nearly twenty minutes of straight running, Ryu met up with his team and walked towards the arena. Even after running he didn¡¯t even look winded but more like he took a walk in the park.

    ¡°Cutting it close are we?¡± Hana teased.

    ¡°He probably was training and lost track of time.¡± Izumi grumbled angrily at something or someone.

    ¡°Um, so do you know what kind of tournament we are doing?¡± Ryu asked switching topics.

    ¡°There is currently seventy teams made from this and last year batch, reserves and older genin.¡± Sui-Feng said walking over to them.

    ¡°You guys are part of group two of three, as it split into groups of twenty five. Which is bad luck for you guys as from what I know. It is made up of mostly those vastly more experienced than you guys.¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t that reasonable as we got out of the academy about three months ago.¡± Hana asked.

    Shaking her head, ¡°Most of group two are reserves or those with three or more years of experience.¡± Sui-Feng said making the three somewhat nervous.

    Ryu had confidence in his strength as Hikari rated him at around mid chunin in fighting strength. That is including his recently addition to his style, Sexy Rotation Style. Well the name needs some work but it will throw others off.

    However going up against twenty three other teams or seventy two others with much more experience. Luckily he has his team and it sounds like a free for all, but even then he worries his stamina will run out. Hana and Izumi who both have less than he does will be tired.

    ¡°Are we all fighting at once?¡± Izumi asked worried.

    ¡°Nah, there is not enough space in the arena. The three groups will be split into two groups of either thirteen or twelve. Than the winners of those will duke it out.¡± Sui-Feng explain making them sigh in relief.

    ¡°Why are doing this anyways as this has never happened before.¡± Hana asked.

    ¡°Hmm, the Hokage wants to see what current standard of his shinobis are. He also, seeing if any team him and random judges feel ready to take the chunin exams or to become chunin.¡± Sui-Feng explained. ¡°Now let go watch the first round.¡±

    ===

    The first group was in Ryu opinion alongside most of those in the crowd was...disappointed. Watching thirty nine men and women, either running, jumping or just plain showing off. Well, it made him worry for the future and how they survived this long.

    ¡°I will show you my legendary technique-¡±

    A large man in his late twenties shouted before he was kicked into one of the few trees in the field. The one kicking him was a woman around nineteen before she was hit with a water bullet. So she quickly joined the man in the state of unconsciousness.

    ¡°This is disappointing.¡± Hana voiced most watching thoughts.Unauthorized usage: this tale is on Amazon without the author''s consent. Report any sightings.

    ¡°If this is their standard I can see why they are still genin. It looks as if they are showing off or playing around. I only see maybe ten actually trying.¡± Izumi sweatdropped as most were either knocked out by a hits that made her look like Legendary Tsunade hits. What makes it worse, they weren''t hit in spots that would knock them out from pain or vitals.

    ¡°Hopefully most of them are in the reserves or I will begin to question their missions and training schedules.¡± Ryu said with a sad sigh. He saw a woman in her early twenties blow a kiss distracting a man than kicking him between his legs.

    ¡°Hmm, I believe most of them are, or their skills are something else like seduction, interrogation, or code breaking, etc.¡± Sui-Feng frowned at the display in front.

    ¡°So, basically Hokage is clearing out the cannon fodder in group one.¡± a voice came from behind them. There a teenager with purple hair, pupiless eyes and questionable clothes. Sitting next to her was a girl with black hair and red eyes.

    ¡°Anko, that not nice thing to say.¡± Kurenai frowned at her friend.

    Raising an eyebrow in response just pointed at a man who failed at casting a fire jutsu and coughing up a lung. If they haven¡¯t seen the same man casting out a few fire jutsu beforehand they would have thought it was the first time.

    ¡°So Ryu what have you been up to lately. I haven¡¯t seen you at the Hot Springs or around the village.¡± Anko asked earning a weird look from Sui-Feng.

    ¡°Why would you care if he at the hot springs? He would be at another part separate from you?¡±

    An awkward silence fell between the group as the full time females laughed wryly.

    ¡°Why does it matter which side I go to?¡± Ryu asked tilting his head at his team''s latest sensei.

    ¡°You are a boy, aren''t you?¡± Sui-Feng said with a glare.

    ¡°I don¡¯t think I actually have a set gender. You do realize I am female half the time and the other half male.¡± Ryu said.

    ¡°Is there a difference between your forms?¡± Sui-Feng asked as she never really did pay much attention.

    ¡°Well, my Ryuu form has a bit sofer features and skin, long white hair down to my lower back, and a couple budding peaks.¡± Ryu said as he switched and put his hands on his chest.

    Ryu soon found himself underneath killing intent from three sides. ¡°Your growing already.¡±

    Nodding as he switched back to male, he got a feeling that he shouldn¡¯t have said anything. Now he as a depressed teammates to his left and sensei on his right. Behind him both Anko and Kurenai sighed as they grabbed their own chest.

    ¡°I¡¯m sure your will all grow?¡± He said unsure.

    ¡°I am already fully grown.¡± was all he heard from his sensei as she mumbled something increasing training.

    As for what kind of training, Ryu didn¡¯t know nor did he want to find out.

    The battle soon ended with the final three fighting in a three way taijutsu battle. Which happened between ones that actually probably deserve to be promoted. The final battle was between two men and a woman who appeared to be in their mid twenties.

    ¡°That woman doing pretty well, though why is appearing to be flirting with them.¡± Hana asked as the woman swayed her hips, leaned forward showing off her bigger than average bust. Her straight brown hair swaying in the wind, as two brown bangs framed her face.

    ¡°Hmm, maybe I could incorporate some of her ways of seduction into my taijutsu.¡± Ryu said as the woman had a bit above average look, she was a master of seduction.

    ¡°Hmm, I suppose so, but it is going to take time and practices. You will need to read people and guess their preference. She is doing well, but if you notice the man who looks barely affected. He either completely loyal, asexual, or swings for the wrong team.¡± Hikari said.

    The man they were talking about was was a man with short brown hair and eyes. His eyes appeared to be dead like his face as if he doesn¡¯t have any emotions. Sadly there are too many around to get an accurate read on him with Ryu¡¯s lacking sensing skills.

    Finally the third man attempted to keep up as he kept parrying, blocking or countering. Only it was plain to see he was running out of steam to run on. Which both his opponents capitalized on and tag teamed him in turn ending his fight.

    ¡°Well, that was brutal.¡± Hikari commented.

    The man without a facial feature quickly changed his target after they were sure the man was out. So the woman received a had kick to her stomach blasting her away. Jumping into the air with a rotation, the man dropped his heel onto the woman as well creating a creator ten feet in diameter.

    ¡°Are you sure that man a genin?¡± Hana asked at the destruction.

    ¡°He like those living dolls that appear in the village from time to time.¡± Ryu commented with a growl.

    ¡°What got you so riled up.¡± Izumi asked.

    ¡°Well those dolls keep around my and Naruto apartment. So it annoying as they basically keep watching it as at least one is always watching it.¡± Ryu grumply answered, as he saw the frown appear on Sui-Feng.

    The match ended right after but barely anyone cheered except maybe a few citizens watching. Even the aged Hokage frowned at the display, at either the lacking performance or the bruatal ending. As the woman at the very least might have internal bleeding or erupt end to her shinobi career.

    ¡°I believe someone is playing a very dangerous game.¡± Sui-Feng said as the human doll left the arena.

 Chapter 18

    When the first part of group one finished their fight, a few chunin fixed the arena flooring. The once scarred terrain was leveled and ready for the next round. Which twelve groups entered the field only no one cheered.

    If Ryu had to choose how to describe most in the grouping. The first word to pop up would be retired. Nearly everyone part of this grouping was looking towards or above the age of thirty or forty. So they should look into retiring if they are still genin at this time.

    ¡°Why does look group three look like they haven¡¯t trained since they got out of the academy.¡± Izumi commented pointing towards a group of rounded men and women. They didn¡¯t show signs of being part of the Akimichi clan either.

    Rubbing his chin over his face mask, Ryu thought about it. ¡°They are probably part of the reserves and really didn¡¯t put effort after being put there. There is also the option of after the attack nearly four years ago, they turned to stress eating or drinking.¡±

    ¡°I believe they just put into the effort to train harder until they missed the golden age for it. Which is about twelve or thirteen to twenty five. Though the last five years progress slows show signs of slowing down.¡± Sui-Feng explained.

    ¡°How did they survive as they should have been part of the second and third shinobi wars. Unless they were very lucky and didn¡¯t stand out for a promotion.¡± Hana said as the Three Haimaru Brothers yipped in agreement.

    ¡°Believe it or not, most of the talents ones are hunted down during the wars. So some chose to hide their talents which either continued after the wars or were killed. Since they didn¡¯t want to show off, they ended up dying for not giving it their all.¡± Sui-Feng said as she got a far away look in her eyes.

    ¡°Yeah, but I am going with Ryu option of stress eating. They don¡¯t appear to be using a transformation jutsu and look ready to back out.¡± Izumi said.

    ¡°Maybe it part of their plans?¡± Hana said full of doubt.

    After saying that, they sat in silence as the next round began. Similar to the last round a few times attempted to take others head on. Which ended badly due to using a couple B or A rank jutsu and fighting at least four or five others. As for the team they were talking about they were quickly eliminated.

    ¡°I think those three need to retire.¡± Hana said as they watched the medic sign carrying the three away.

    ¡°One should never stop training unless it a rest day, a day of mourning, or in female cases when they are pregnant.¡± Ryu said.

    ¡°What happens if your already the strongest.¡± Izumi attempting to counter in a childish way.

    ¡°There is always someone stronger.¡± Ryu simple said as Hikari drilled that into him the first week of training.

    The twelve starting groups soon dwindled down to four as they formed a square in a standoff. In the top right corner there was the youngest that appeared so far. There were two fifteen years old give as their third teammate was knocked out early. He attempted to plow through everyone.

    Not far was a sole man hovering around twenty one or two. He was panting due to being target early on but managed to push them back. He wore the suggested uniform just without the vest.

    Across from him was another man doll who while didn¡¯t have any teammates, was looking better. Except the extremely pale skin as if the man never seen the sun in his life.

    As for the final group was a group of three ranging around eighteen. While they had all their members, one of them appeared to be panicking. It appeared as stage fright took root as they were one of the last remaining. Which was weird but shinobi don¡¯t usually work in the light, so it was fine.

    ¡°So out of them who do you say going to win the round.¡± Hana asked.

    ¡°I say the one if their teammate gets over their stage fright.¡± Hikari said getting a mental nod from Ryu.

    ¡°I say the youngest ones got this. Except for their third teammate, the two have done well.¡± Sui-Feng said.

    ¡°You have a very laid back sensei outside of training and missions.¡± Hikari couldn¡¯t help but comment.

    The standoff didn¡¯t last for long as the doll man rushed the other that was heavily breathing. With a intenses taijutsu following in it wake. Everything from parrying or turning to lessen the impact the two traded blows at about high genin low chunin.

    Using the two fighting the other two teams went at each other. While no jutsu was fired it was an intense battle. The youngest and only two members had to work together to hold off against the trio.

    Dashing side to side, the duo kicked one off the ground as one came from the left and right. Quickly following their attack they jumped and stomped the guy into the ground.Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.

    ¡°Ouch, that got to hurt.¡± Hana commented. As the trio just lost it member.

    ¡°I want to know why his teammates didn¡¯t try to help. A shuriken or kunai would have ended the combo before they stomped him.¡± Ryu said.

    ¡°What are you talking about, I could barely see them after they began to dash side to side.¡± Hana said with Izumi nodding.

    Huh, we run faster than that during training. I might run faster than that when I do my morning run. Ryu thought but didn¡¯t reply to Hana comment.

    Hmm, I may have overbalanced the power scale, but no point in telling Ryu. It gives him something to strive for and push his limits. Hikari said shrugging it off. Her host literally has limitless potential due to her and his body personal made by a god.

    The doll man fight came to an end as both fell unconsciousness due to the doll due to taking a shot rattling his mind and the other due to exhaustion. Which also marked the end to the group fight as the duo came out with a few more cuts and bruises.

    ¡°Well, they have a combo similar to one of yours. Only they don¡¯t use a shadow clone.¡± Hikari said.

    ¡°I noticed but it not really that far out there to come up with is it?¡± Ryu said shrugging off on of his finishers.

    ¡°I guess not.¡± Hikari agreed.

    ¡°Sensei, what group are we in A or B?¡± Izumi asked.

    ¡°The second one, which is the hardest as your going to fight the victor of group A right after with a five minute break.¡± Sui-Feng said.

    Why do I feel like it is going to be troublesome. Ryu thought as the finals for the first group began.

    The match ended in an instant as the doll winner from the first round was fully rest and the duo wasn¡¯t. The duo was smashed into the ground brutally as if it was the man mission to do so.

    ===

    After the field was repaired the next group walked in with most ranging from thirteen to fifteen. While there were a few older ones a younger one around eight. Staring at the youngest with black hair and onyx eyes, Ryu sighed.

    ¡°So, Itachi joined.¡± Ryu said sending a look towards a pouting Izumi.

    ¡°I don¡¯t care what that idiot does.¡±

    ¡°What did he do this time?¡± Ryu whispered to Hana.

    ¡°I believe he attempted to divert her from entering today.¡± Hana replied back in a whisper.

    ¡°And miss this opportunity for experience? He is either telling she doesn¡¯t have the skill to be a shinobi or zero faith she will be fine.¡±

    ¡°Yeah and I don¡¯t know which one worse.¡± Hana agreed.

    Looking down at their friend and rival in Ryu''s case, they noticed he was by himself. The two beside his side looked very reluctant to be there. Thinking about it, last Ryu knew one of his teammates were killed and the other dropped out. So they must be their replacement.

    The match soon began with Itachi team hanging back studying the other groups clashing. While a few B and C rank jutsus were thrown around it was either kunai and shuriken being thrown around. A couple used short swords or tantos or a staff.

    ¡°What is Itachi waiting for?¡± Hana asked as more than half were eliminated yet .Itachi nor his team entered the fray.

    ¡°He waiting until most are gone and others to exhaust themselves.¡± Ryu answered as Sui-Feng nodded.

    ¡°Though most of these guys don¡¯t have much stamina.¡± Ryu comment unknowingly insulted both men and women who already appeared.

    ¡°Yeah, I get wanting to show off but the performance is a bit lacking.¡± Hana nodded alongside the triplets.

    Behind them they heard Anko and Kurenai laughing confusing the two but in the end shrugged. They must have told a joke to each other, missing Sui-Feng amused smile.

    When the final three groups fighting took a small breather due to a stalemate. Itachi and his team swooped in taking them all out from behind before most of them could react. Leaving Itachi team against four.

    Flashing through a couple hand signs, Itachi¡¯s team nodded as they split up forming a triangle. Rapidly going through the hand seal three large fireball formed forcing the remaining to raise a rock wall. Only they spent their remaining chakra and passed out.

    ¡°Well, it was an interesting strategy but that was a waste of chakra forming those three fireballs. The remaining also were lacking in my opinion.¡± a disappointed Hana grumply said as she stood up.

    ¡°It was, but it is what it is.¡± Ryu said as they headed towards the waiting area.

    ¡°Well good luck you three.¡± Sui-Feng said.

    ¡°We got this than I can pound that his smug face into the ground.¡± Izumi shouted as she sent a glare towards Itachi who shivered a bit.

    ===

    Arriving down into the arena Ryu could feel the bloodlust in the air and felt like cutting the tension with a knife. The entire situation was completely different from watching as he won¡¯t have the height to watch everything.

    ¡°This is going to be interesting.¡± Hana said as the triplets nodded with a yip.

    ¡°We will stay towards the outer edge targeting those that do the same. After seeing Itachi idea, some are going to copy.-

    ¡°...Which we use to our advantage.¡± Hana finished.

    ¡°Won¡¯t they see us coming though?¡± Izumi raised an eyebrow.

    ¡°We are shinobi stealth should be like breathing. Plus, if they aren¡¯t distracted we will create one.¡± Ryu shrugged as his sexy style might work. Most of his opponents are teenagers with their hormones flaring.

    ¡°Why do I get the feeling I should beat up Ryu?¡± Izumi whispered to Hana making Ryu want to cry.

    Eyeing the groups, most of them looked about fourteen or fifteen meaning they were either last year or the year before. Which mean they have at least a year or two of more experience than them. Suddenly, Ryu didn¡¯t like the odds as they might be the ones targets instead.

    Seeing that at least four groups eyeing him and a couple more sending a glance Ryu decided to change up the plan.

    ¡°We might need a different plan.¡± Ryu whispered to the girls.

    Before they could voice the thought the round began.

 Chapter 19

    With the second group beginning inside the arena all eyes were on the youngest team. Three eight years old watched as over thirty kunai or shuriken flew towards them. Jumping out of the way as well pulling out a kunai they deflect a few.

    ¡°Ryu, I want you to use Katon: G¨­kaky¨± no Jutsu (Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique). Only instead of making a ball I want you to attempt a sea of fire.¡± Hikari said as Ryu mentally nodded.

    Imagining a sea of flames, he quickly did a single hand seal and blew watching a wall of light blue flames appear. Quickly cutting off the technique, as he could feel the chakra drain as the technique drained a quarter in that burst.

    That was insane, even with my fire mastery and chakra control, it took over a quarter of my chakra. Ryu mentally shouted as he noticed the scorched ground and over half the field groaning from burns.

    ¡°That Ryu was Katon: G¨­ka Mekkyaku (Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation). It is a B-rank fire jutsu with some considering it pinnacle of fire releases. Of course their wrong but that not important. Once you master this jutsu and your strength builds it would take a few water jutsu to counter.¡± Hikari began to explain as Ryu wonder why she taught it to him now.

    ¡°Get him.¡± He heard breaking him out of his thoughts as the remaining five teams charged him.

    Looking over to Hana and Izumi they nodded as Hana used her clan jutsu alongside her triplets ninkin. Four wind tornadoes appeared taking out a group on the left as Izumi fire off Katon: H¨­senka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique). Which only distracted the other side for a moment.

    ¡°Izumi you take the team on the right. I will hold off the two in the middle until you can finish them and Hana does the same with the two on the left.¡± Ryu said as he pumped chakra into his feet shooting forward.

    ¡°Right, Ryu believe in me, why can¡¯t idiot Itachi do the same.¡± Izumi shouted before blushes for saying that aloud.

    Entering the group of six, Ryu began to rotate his body as he jumped bring down his foot on the leading one¡¯s arm.

    Crack!

    The sound of the ground and arm breaking as the teenage boy shouted in pain. A small crack appeared under the teen feet as he struggled to stand.

    Using the opening, Ryu quickly punched the screaming teen into his teammates. However he couldn¡¯t finish as a couple swords threaten to impale him so a log replaced him.

    ¡°Sexy Jutsu: Lust of the Wild.¡±

    Ryu shouted this as he made a couple shadow clones and had them transform. Instead of having the clones transform into a naked girls like before, one transformed into a handsome man. While the other a woman both around nineteen or so, with only small leaves barely blocking their privates or bust..

    ¡°Hikari, this is going to feel weird once I get the memory back isn¡¯t it?¡± Ryu asked as this jutsu was formed form a moment of inspiration.

    The two clones while barely covered by the leaves began to make out with each other as grope the others body. Which led to them moaning making everyone stop as everyone watched the two clones go at it.Royal Road is the home of this novel. Visit there to read the original and support the author.

    ¡°Wait until you do it with a girl on girl or boy on boy. Then it will get even weirder.¡± Hikari laughed.

    Using the distraction Ryu quickly and silently knocked out the remaining teams. Which wasn¡¯t hard as over half passed out from blood loss. Dispersing the clones, he was glad he wore a mask as he was sure his face was red.

    ¡°Well, that was interesting.¡± Hiruzen said as bring the attention of those that didn¡¯t pass out. ¡°Highly unconventional but effective. Since Itachi is unable to battle, I declare team fifteen the winner.¡±

    Ryu took a moment and looked over to Itachi who fell for the jutsu and passed out from blood loss. Which was funny as Izumi was fuming at the sight as she was ready to beat him up.

    ¡°Ryu I would like to talk to you about that jutsu.¡± the sound of the devil appeared behind him.

    ¡°Hana would you believe me it was a moment of inspiration?¡± He asked receiving a head shake.

    ¡°Retreat.¡± Hikari shouted as he agreed and ran to fight another day.

    ===

    Arriving back into the stands after receiving a small beating, Ryu rubbed his head as he shuddered. He now can say he has a small fear towards Hana and hopes to never anger her again. Sure, his idea worked a little too well, that he basically took out most of audience and competitors.

    ¡°Hmm, I still by what I said about her. She would make a great mate.¡± Hikari said making him shudder.

    A small rain cloud formed over his thoughts as he thought about the future. He fears as they grow older she might beat him up more. Which would cause him to eat dirt or fly off as her strength grows.

    ¡°We are only eight going on nine. It has been a while since you brought it up though.¡± Ryu commented as he cheered up.

    Hikari just stayed silent as it didn¡¯t really get a reaction out of him. While she liked he can control his emotions and be calm most of the time. However, he is like a doll to others as most of the time he only reacts without showing.

    ¡°Did you know that wolves can have multiple mates if the male strong enough?¡± Hikari asked.

    Confused on why she brought it up, Ryu nodded as he studied animals in his spare time. While the chances are low there is a chance someone trained one to gather information. So, he studies different species in case he runs into them in the wrong habitat.

    ¡°Do you think about getting multiple mates? You remember I am only partially sealed so my chakra will affect you more.¡± Hikari said making his eyes widen in shock. ¡°Well it more of a chance in the future.¡±

    Calming down as he began to think about it. He has seen a few that have a romantic relationship with multiple partners. Though he also saw them crash and burn.

    ¡°How would I know?¡± Ryu asked curiously.

    ¡°I guess if you have the urge to dominate and mate with multiple females. I doubt you would ever pick a male so your safe there. Only your female half might demanded pleasure.¡± Hikari replied blushing at the thought. While she has over a thousand years of memories, she is only eight.

    ¡°So, basically I would be in heat? Well that isn''t too bad as I still have a few years until puberty.¡± Ryu said not receiving an answer which worried him. ¡°Right?¡±

    ¡°I say you have about a little over a year. While it''s not a hundred percent accurate just get use to the idea. The only reason I am telling you is to get you used to the idea, I mean look at what your shadow clones done?¡±

    Letting out a confused sigh, Ryu nodded as he decided to watch the final group for the tournament. It was disappointing as it was filled full of fan girls a recently growing thing in the shinobi forces. From lack of training to diets, they were barely above civilians. To make it worse they didn¡¯t even look like they could take a seduction mission to how thin they are.

    ¡°Why does this feel like this whole tournament was meant to test a few.¡± Ryu mumbled as Hana, Izumi and Anko growled at the current display.

    Sui-Feng who heard him just laughed awkwardly as he hit the nail on the head. While he didn¡¯t say who he could see the idea behind it.

 Chapter 20

    A week and a half flew by since the sad display of a tournament was held. In that time, a great many overhaul was set in motion throughout the shinobi ranks. For everyone who done poorly or seen slacking was thrown into a refresher course. It didn¡¯t matter if they were active, reserves or about to retire.

    Bang!

    Bang!

    Bang!

    On the training field forty five, two figures could be seen sparring only using a bo staff. The tallest of the two was an old man in an old set of black body armor. He was laughing as his aged crackled.

    The one against him was a you girl with waist long blue tinted white hair wearing a sweatsuit and face masked. With half her face covered and grey eyes focused as she swung her bo staff as well twisting her body. While she couldn¡¯t land a strike, she caused her sparring partner a bit of confusion.

    ¡°This is an interesting style you are making, Ryuu. It is almost as if you let the wind guide you and your rotations make it seems like a storm.¡±

    ¡°Thanks for the compliment Hokage. However it still has a long way to go as I couldn¡¯t land a strike and you only used a bo staff. If you used the rest of your skills, I wouldn¡¯t be able to see or counter it.¡±

    This earned a laugh from the old man as he put away his training staff into a storage seal. However, instead of putting it away he tossed to the eight to be soon nine year old. Shocked she stumbled at catching it.

    ¡°You got me away from the blasted paperwork and allowed me to enjoy the teaching once again. So, I am gifting you different training staff that have different weights and size as you grow. In time I believe you will surpass me, so keep up your training.¡±

    ¡°Thank you, Hokage.¡± Ryuu managed to get out as she put the scroll away.

    ¡°No need to be nervous, where the fire when you were grilling me months ago.¡± Hiruzen laughed as he rubbed her hair.

    Hiding her blush behind her mask, she remembers as it one of her embarrassing moments. The only thing that probably tops it was when she forgot her underwear one day she decided to wear a skirt. At least it wasn¡¯t windy that day, but it was embarrassing with the breeze.

    ¡°Well, I need to get back to work, so enjoy your training. Also, be careful with the shadow clones. While a few know you can use it now due to your use in the tournament. Not many know of it much less the requirements. So don¡¯t teach it to others below jonin without permission.¡±

    After saying his piece Hiruzen grinned at the frozen girl before leaving with a laugh. Only to end as an Anbu whispered him something and a sigh escaped him.

    Still on the field, Ryuu quickly regained her senses. Taking a deep breath to accepting that others know of Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique). While it wasn¡¯t the end of the world, she worried about who can manage to spy on her. As it didn¡¯t sound surprising for the Hokage about her skills.

    ¡°Ryuu, you need to focus. We will begin your next stage in wind training. While you managed to get to complete level two to an exceptional level. The next is going to take a while.¡± Hikari shouted breaking Ryuu thoughts.

    Nodding as the second level was similar to the fire one. Only instead of breathing out fire, she needed to puff out just like a small storm. Which didn¡¯t take long due to her experience due to fire transformation.

    ¡°Alright what do you have planned?¡± Ryuu asked.

    ¡°You need to cut a waterfall in half.¡± a blunt reply was said.

    ¡°Alright, I am going to fetch my swimsuit and we can go find a waterfall. I don¡¯t want my clothes soaked nor do I want to train in the buff.¡± Ryuu said leaving the field. Only a small whine was heard from Hikari.

    ===

    Returning back to his office, Hiruzen walked in to find two of his old teammates and rival waiting. Making a mental note to scan the office and paperwork after they leave, he sat down at his desk.This content has been misappropriated from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere.

    ¡°What can I help you with?¡± He asked in an uncaring tone.

    The elders glared at him for his tone, but they chose to hold their words. While he did remove most of their power on the council they still had enough to trouble him. Which they have been using at every chance to criticizing him.

    ¡°We heard you been training a young boy. So we want to know your intentions.¡± Homura Mitokado asked.

    He was an elder in his early sixties with gray hair and chin beard. His skin was tanned with green glasses.

    ¡°My intention with them is...nothing.¡± Hiruzen said as he watched them stumbled a bit. ¡°The young boy asked me to a bojutsu (Bo Staff) spar. Unable to resist to interact with the newest generation of shinobi, I accepted.¡±

    ¡°So he not your latest apprentice? We all know what happened with the last ones.¡± Koharu Utatane said taking a jab at the three sannin.

    Looking up to his old teammate he began to release a bit of pressure making the three freeze up. While the three had the potential to reach the level of kage, both Koharu and Homura retired. Danzo on the other hand continued to train in secret in hopes to surpass and take the Hokage seat and title.

    ¡°Not at all, besides there not much I can teach him. The boy is making his own style and with more experience and time it be amazing to see.¡± Hiruzen said as he smiled at the thought.

    It sounds like he would make a great addition to Root. Danzo thought as he decided not to say anything. He already has his old rival pressing down and he doesn¡¯t need to draw more attention. Not until he is ready to make his move that is.

    ¡°Very well, what are the choices for the Chunin exams?¡± Danzo decided to change topics.

    ¡°None of your business, so if that all, leave. I need to finish and notify all those nominated. They leave in two days.¡± Hiruzen said glaring at them, while telling a lie. They leave tomorrow morning but the three councilman don¡¯t need to know that.

    ¡°Very well.¡± acting like a noble, Koharu lead the three out the door.

    ===

    A few hours flew by since the spar against the Third Hokage. Currently Ryuu was standing in front of a large waterfall she found. Wearing a silver bikini with blue paw prints the top and a tail on her back. Why Tsume recommended it this way, she didn¡¯t know but agreed as it was cute.

    ¡°Alright one more time and we call it a day.¡± The original called out to a couple of clones she remakes every thirty minutes.

    ¡°Yes, ma¡¯am.¡±

    As she was about to attempted again, a woman in a hawk mask appeared. Wearing the anbu standard armor it did little to hide her figure. She had long brown hair, a large hourglass figure and a seductive sway to her.

    ¡°Her zipper almost looks ready to burst.¡± Ryuu said as she looked at the zipper barley holding the mountain back.

    ¡°They have to be fake, I refuse to believe those behemoths are real.¡± Hikari shouted as it was hard to peel her eyes away.

    ¡°My eyes are up here.¡± The anbu said pointing to her face.

    ¡°Are you sure, they look ready to pop out to join us.¡± Ryuu said as she grabbed one.

    The feeling of a flesh of perfection as they were real, soft, yet firm and perky. They also appear to defy gravity.

    ¡°Your lucky you are so cute so I allow this to pass once. Anyways, you have been nominated for the Chunin exams in Kumogakure. Meet your team at the main gate tomorrow morning at six A.M.¡±

    The anbu said before vanishing into leaves leaving Ryuu hand grabbing air.

    ¡°I hope I am big but not that big.¡± Ryuu thought grabbing her own budding peaks.

    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t worry, due to chakra, healthy eating and training. You will be better off than others.¡± Hikari grumbled as she did a quick scan with her chakra. It turns out those behemoths were in fact all natural.

    ¡°Do you think the rumor of having the one you like rubbing them has any bases?¡± Ryuu asked but never got a reply.

    ===

    The next morning Ryu, who woke up male this morning yawned as he appeared at the main gate. There he met Sui-Feng and Hana already waiting as they greeted each other. As he greeted them he thought back to last night telling Naruto.

    It was a terrible conversation as Naruto began to cry and clung to him. So he spent most of the night sleeping with Naruto attached to him as he slept. In the end, he ran Naruto over to Tsume who agree to watch over him as he didn¡¯t want Naruto alone.

    ¡°You do know that you will need to get her something right? She agreed to watch him for over a month.¡± Hikari said earning a sigh.

    ¡°I will see what I can do. Money pretty thin due to Naruto''s latest hospital visit. Who would poison rotten milk and sell it to a three year old three times the price.¡± Ryu sighed thinking what happened four days ago.

    ¡°It will get better, once you begin to do more missions and higher ranking ones at that.¡± Hikari said earning a nod.

    ¡°We are all here, so let''s get going.¡± Sui-Feng said breaking Ryu out of thought.

    Looking around he found Izumi who he didn¡¯t know arrive alongside Itachi and his team.

    ¡°To Kumogakure.¡± Izumi in an excited voice.

 Chapter 21

    ¡°Why would Kumogakure build in the mountains? I wonder how many fall off these paths either trying to be cool or on accident.¡±

    A young girl around nine said as she was followed by three white dogs. She had her long brown hair tied back and red fang tattoos on her cheeks.

    ¡°From what I know only Konohagakure is surrounded by nature. Sunagakure is in the middle of a desert, Kirigakure is an island surrounded by water and fog. Iwagakure is also in mountains and rocks.¡±

    Another girl around nine answered as her black hair blew in the wind revealing onyx eyes. She was walking with her hands behind her head as while throwing a few glances beside her. There was a boy with black hair and eyes but a stoic face walked.

    ¡°I want to know where Ryu ran off too?¡± The boy asked.

    ¡°There he is, grab the adorable child.¡±

    The three of them heard in the distance, earning a sweatdrop.

    ¡°I believe he over there.¡± Sui-Feng said in an uncaring tone.

    Beside her a man in his thirties nodded as two fourteen years old shrugged.

    ¡°I believe your rival is having some trouble, Itachi.¡± Izumi giggled.

    Shrugging as he ignored the pleas of help, the group headed towards the check in point for the chunin exams. There they met a blue tinted white haired boy drawing circles in the ground as a cloud rained on him.

    ¡°What happened to you.¡± Hana asked seeing his clothes.

    Most of his clothes were torn, scratched or just out missing sections. His grey hoodie was now missing both sleeves and his dark grey pant leg from his knee down. Even the mask covering half his face seen better days.

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to talk about it.¡±

    ¡°Fangirls?¡± Itachi asked with smug tone.

    ¡°Nope, worse and I am not saying.¡± Ryu replied with a trembling body.

    ¡°Why don¡¯t you just go check in for the chunin exams.¡± Sui-Feng said rubbing Ryu head getting a small nod.

    After watching the two genin teams enter the building, Yuki turned to Sui-Feng. ¡°What do you think got him so scared.¡±

    With an evil smirk, ¡°Fanboys.¡±

    ===

    Watching from a nearby rooftop, was a young blonde who was investigating the shouting earlier. However, she seems to be in half a gaze once her sights landed on Ryu. Only it wasn¡¯t by his appearance nor being a foreign shinobi. It was the giant blue flaming cat sealed inside of her.

    ¡°That was him, the master of the flames.¡± Nibi shouted.

    ¡°He is kind of cute but doesn¡¯t look much older than eight or nine.¡± She replied.

    ¡°Good, now you just need to connect to him and get him to offer the chance to train with him. The Raikage already agreed if you managed to find him.¡± Nibi said.

    ¡°I will try, but we got to survive the chunin exams first.¡± The blonde said as she left the roof.

    ===

    After being checked in Ryu and his team was led down underground. While Itachi and his team on the other hand was led somewhere else. So, following the pipes, they were put into a large room with twenty other teams.

    ¡°Wow, the killing intent is thick enough to cut with a knife.¡± Hana whispered but drew all the eyes due to it echoing. ¡°Oops.¡±

    Chuckling at his teammate, Ryu looked around at the other teams. While spotting a few from Sunagakure, he didn¡¯t see any from Kirigakure. However most of the room was from either Iwagakure or Kumogakure.

    Most of these participants are fifteen to nineteen by the looks of it, but in a different league from Ishigakure. Ryu thought as most had either mid or high chunin levels in chakra as well strength by the looks of it.

    As he continued to glance around his eyes landed on a blond girl a few years older than him. Only for him to feel as if time had slowed down and wondered if his sharingan activated. He continued to watch as she twirled her straight blonde hair, but made contact with her dark eyes.If you discover this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation.

    It was only after both of them were slapped on the back of their heads did time seem to resume. Hana was growling at him for some reason, while Izumi just laughed.

    What did I do? Ryu could only wonder as he rubbed the back of his head nervously with a laugh. A habit he unknowingly picked up from Naruto over time.

    However, inside a certain white wolf could only sigh, as she knew what has happened. While extremely rare it happens from time to time so it was packed into her knowledge. It appeared that Ryu has found a potential bond mate.

    I hope this bond can grow as it will benefit both of them and increase both of their training speeds. With both of their chakra resonating with each other they will grow faster in both chakra and body. Now how to explain it and how to get it so she can come back to the village. Hikari rubbed her chin with her paw.

    ===

    Unknown to her, the two tails was in the same thought as she ran into this before over the last thousand years. Grinning at the thought, while they don¡¯t need to be romantically involved it was beneficial for her host. Now she just needed to break it to her host, without misunderstanding or maybe cause the misunderstanding.

    ¡°Nibi, what''s going on?¡± She heard her host asked.

    ¡°It turns out our fire user also has the potential to be a bond mate. Which basically means you need to go introduce yourself and ask him if both of you can train together. This will grow your skills, chakra, and strength faster than before.¡± Nibi explained as she watched her host blush at the mate part.

    ¡°What if he rejects?¡± The young girl asked.

    Nibi laughed at her host nervousness, ¡°I doubt it as he keeps throwing you glances.¡±

    ¡°I will try.¡± The blonde girl said with determination.

    Breaking away from her team, she walked over to the white haired boy who smiled at her approach. His Inuzuka teammate and ninkens on the other hand growled. However that didn¡¯t break her courage to ask.

    ¡°Hello,¡± she heard his angelic and innocent voice behind his mask.

    ¡°H-hello, I w-was wondering i-if you would l-like to train to-together after th-this part of the exam.¡± She asked.

    ¡°Sure, I am Ryu Fumetsu but who are you.¡± The angel in mortal skin asked.

    ¡°I am Yugito Nii, I will come find you at your hotel after this part of the exam.¡±

    Receiving a nod with an eye smile,and nod, she walked back to her teammate absent minded. Which totally missed the beating of her angel by his teammates for agreeing.

    ===

    Picking himself off the floor, Ryu wondered what for Hana and Izumi in a twist. He only agreed to train with the girl which he does with them all the time. So why was this any different beside her being from a different village. Luckily for him the exams began as a man appeared in the room.

    The man was a tall muscular man with heavily tanned skin, and blonde hair. His dark colored eyes scanned the room subconsciously releasing confidence, pride and muscles. Somehow or another the man made most males in the room to make their muscles that big. Only Ryu got a downcast look. As he had been told it was impossible for him.

    ¡°Alright, let''s get this show on the road. The first part is a written exam alongside working under pressure. At random points you will find a kunai thrown at you, and should you be hit more than once you and your team fail. You may block or parry the kunai but you are not allowed to throw it at others. If you''re caught cheating three times you and your team fails. Clear, great let''s begin.¡±

    He didn¡¯t even introduce himself. Ryu thought as he sat at a table. Looking over the sheet in front of him, he realized that they are more jonin level question than chunin. The questions were more about advance tactics, elemental training, or jutsus.

    Well it looks like the goal is to cheat. Now who to cheat off of? Ryu thought as he sneakily looked around before finding his target. I hope Hana and Izumi can get through this.

    For the next fifty five minutes, Ryu sat there either parry a couple kunai half asleep or sending glance toward Yugito. A few times he sent glances towards his teammates making sure they are fine. Though Hana nearly was hit by a kunai if it wasn¡¯t for one of the Haimaru Brothers.

    When is this going to end? Ryu wondered as they were never told a time.

    As if reading his mind the man appeared in a cloud of smoke in the front.

    ¡°Time up for the written test, so meet at the arena tomorrow if you can leave.¡± The man said before vanishing and the room began to rapidly rise in heat.

    Seconds after the man left, someone ran towards the door only to find it locked. Which in turned began the ones remaining to panic.

    ¡°What shall we do?¡± Hana asked as fear leaked into her voice.

    ¡°The man had to enter and leave somehow. So let''s look for a hidden door or tunnel.¡± Ryu whispered to her and Izumi.

    Agreeing with him, as Izumi fanned herself and Hana began to sweat. The room was beginning to heat up faster as the time went by. So, heading towards the front of the room, Ryu began to calmly look around not bothered by the heat.

    It doesn''t feel that hot like the rest of the room. Ryu noticed as others were stripping off layers in an attempt to stay cool.

    ¡°Do you feel the breeze?¡± Izumi whispered.

    ¡°It coming from above.¡± Hana answered.

    ¡°Then let''s go.¡± Ryu said jumping to the ceiling and using chakra to stick. Feeling across the tiles he soon found one that move and pushed it open and an exit sign. ¡°Funny.¡±

    ===

    Standing in the monitoring room, the various jonin instructors were shaking their heads. Most of them out of embarrassment as one of the youngest teams found the exit. Only one was laughing as she was collecting her winnings.

    ¡°Well, who wants to bet on the next round.¡± Sui-Feng grinned as the other groaned with tears in their eyes. Most bet their next payment and lost.

 Chapter 22

    Arriving back at the hotel, Ryu found his sensei drinking sake in the hotel room. Which he didn¡¯t really mind, but the three piles of Ryo was concerning and her bad habit. Somehow she decided it was too hot as removed most of her clothes. Which he only assume she grew bored and wore only pants now.

    ¡°How did she get drunk that fast. We literally arrive in ten minutes after leaving the venue.¡± Hana asked conflicted as her teacher bust. She wanted to shield Ryu eyes and only look at her, but looks are secondary for him. Besides he already seen most of the shinobi force in the hot spring at one point or another.

    ¡°You forgot she a lightweight drinker.¡± Izumi responded in monotone.

    ¡°That she is, actually now I think about it most shinobi are. I once saw a woman streaking down the red light district. Ugliest woman I have ever seen and had a nightmare for a week. Seen that woman with a headband the next day and turned out to be a chunin.¡± Ryu shuddered at the memory.

    ¡°Are you sure she was drunk and not on drugs?¡± Hana asked.

    Tilting his head, ¡°Ah, maybe.¡± was all he said as his team looked at him.

    ¡°Should we get her back into clothes before Yugito comes by.¡± Ryu said missing the slight glare Hana sent him.

    ¡°I suppose so, but how are we going to catch her? She is like a child that doesn''t want to wear clothes.¡± Hana said.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry I got this,¡± Ryu said as he faced Sui-Feng and lowered his masked.

    Putting the mask back into place he watched as his teacher and his teammates pass out with bloody nosed. Blinking as he was sure they didn¡¯t see, he wondered why they passed out. What he failed to notice the window to his left which gave them a perfect reflection. Which was mainly to the sun coming in from his angle.

    I guess I will just do it? Ryu shrugged as he quickly dressed his teacher and moved her to the bed. Tossing his teammates on to another, he decided to make a snack as he waited.

    ===

    Inside the Raikage office, Yugito was facing a buffed man currently lifting a large dumbbell with five hundred on the side. His blonde hair was pulled back as he stared down at her as his large mustache twitched.

    ¡°So, you have found out who you were looking for?¡± He said.

    ¡°Yes, Raikage. According to Nibi she also mention we have a potential of being a bond mate.¡± Yugito replied surprised at the look she received.

    ¡°Very well, should by the time the exam is over you still wish to train by his side. I will look at the chance to make an alliance with his village.¡± A grumbled unhappy as the two villales relationship is strained. The feeling of executing his entire council who thought it was a bright idea to kidnap a Hyuuga heiress than demand admens.

    ¡°Thank you. I will be borrowing one of the training fields as he has agreed to train with me.¡± Yugito bowed and left.

    Still looking down at the spot the young teen, A let out a small laugh. He wondered how the two will turn out in the future. Only to sigh as he looked over to his paperwork, and shake his head at it.If you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it.

    ===

    Standing in the center of a training field, Ryu was facing Yugito who was staring him down. The two of them we in their fighting stances not making a move. As of reading each other''s mind they launched at each other.

    Parrying Yugito punch, Ryu countered with a quick jab towards her chest. But instead of hitting flesh, he hit the empty space as Yugito leaned her body. Hopping back, as both of them were at a disadvantage. For Yugito it was an awkward angle for her and zero balance or able to put power behind any strike. Ryu on the other hand couldn¡¯t put much striking power behind his and he would leave an opening.

    Rapidly throwing three kunai at her, which she brilliantly blocked and threw one back. Ryu sighed as he wondered why he agreed to this. Why out of everything she chose taijutsu with only shuriken and kunai was beyond him.

    Dashing towards each other, two kunai clashed against each other as sparks fell to the ground between them. Neither arm shaking or struggling as neither used chakra to increase their strength. Jumping backwards they both threw out a few shrunken which fell as they collided.

    Jumping forward again, they attempted a few kicks and punches which the other either blocked or parried effortlessly.

    ¡°Why are you strong for your age.¡± Yugito said shaking her hand a bit. The repeated strike in the same spot began to add up causing a bit of soreness.

    ¡°I could say the same.¡± Ryu said doing the same.

    ¡°How are you predicting and blocking most of my moves. It as if my fist keep hitting your palms.¡± Yugito asked curiously.

    ¡°Hmm, that for me to know and you to figure out. Most experienced fighters and shinobi have it and use it subconsciously in some cases.¡± Ryu shrugged with a chuckle at her unbelieving eyes. ¡°You have been using part of it as you been instinct been blocking a few of my blows.¡±

    ¡°Fine don¡¯t tell me.¡± She yelled with a pout.

    Shrugging as he sent an eye smile towards her they began their spar once again. However, they failed to notice a man with dark tanned skin, shades and white scarf and headband watching. On his right cheek he has two blue lines and attempting to rap at the two teens moves.

    ¡°Well, look at the two go.¡± The man thought as he watched the two move around chunin speed and grew faster.

    ¡°I will say, they are quite skilled for their age.¡± a deeper voice answered but the man remained unfazed.

    ¡°I wonder which one will win?¡± The man thought.

    ¡°I say the boy. He seems to have more stamina that Yugito. Unless she draws upon Nibi of course.¡± The voice answered.

    Nodding in agreement, the man continued to watch as the spar heated up.

    ===

    Arriving at the venue arena the next morning, with a slight yawn, Ryu looked at the surviving teams. From what he could tell over half was eliminated or what he assumed to be half. Searching the crowd for his rival he spotted him watching his teammates arguing.

    ¡°Alright, listen up for the second part of the exam normally its collecting scrolls, or a survival test. I decided to switch it up as I believe strength is route to success. So, each one of you will be carrying a bag of one hundred fifty pounds through a forest. You will have three days to get through the forest, where you need to fend against the elements, animals, and other teams.¡± A woman with large muscular arms called out.

    ¡°That is disturbing.¡± Hikari commented once they seen the woman.

    She had long black hair and green eyes with a pretty face. Her body on the other hand was ripped with muscles. The sight was nearly on par with Might Guy and his green suit. While most decent shinobis have muscles, she was like a civilian body builder.

    ¡°I will have to agree, and it couldn¡¯t be practical for those muscles. The unnecessary muscle mass will make it hard to blend in and fit into smaller spaces.¡± Ryu said with a shiver as the woman winked at the males.

    ¡°This is going to be troublesome.¡± Hana whispered.

 Chapter 23

    Standing on the edge of a forest, three eight or nine year old genins stood there near a gate. Strapped to their bodies was various weights with two of them having issues standing up. Three small dogs were also complaining as they partner and master was struggling.

    ¡°How are you not struggling?¡± a teen with red fang tattoos on her cheeks asked the lone male.

    ¡°This is actually lighter than my normal weight.¡± a bluish tint white haired boy shrugged with an eye smile.

    ¡°It''s strange how he does that.¡± A girl with long straight black hair commented.

    Hana only shook her head at her friend comment as it was kind of cute how he did. In fact it was like mini Kakashi just without the orange book. Granted that Ryu¡¯s hair didn¡¯t defy gravity and white haired.

    As the three were making small talk, the gate flew open without warning. Strange growls and roars soon followed as did explosions. Walking into the forest, they scanned the surroundings for any traps. Finding none they began to move forward, at a pace a little faster than civilian pace.

    Watching the surroundings, as they traveled across the ground. The trees were thin and could snap under their current weights. So traveling by trees were out and when a cloud rolled in due to the forest being near the top of a mountain. Their line of sight and direction took a massive hit as they could barely see in front of them.

    After an hour of walking, Ryu noticed both Hana and Izumi were breathing heavier than normal. So, he decided it might be best to rest as going into battle like that wasn¡¯t smart. Expressially when most are stronger, faster, and more experienced. That was just asking to be killed or captured and eliminated from the exams.

    ¡°So,when do you think this fog going to leave?¡± Hana asked.

    ¡°In a few minutes or hours. It really depends on the size of the cloud as the forest is called Cloud Forest. Yugito mentioned it last night that the mountain is made of a material that attracts clouds.¡± Ryu replied with a shrug missing Hana slight twitch at Yugito name.

    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t worry about it much longer brats, as you will soon be eliminated...permanently.¡± a low male voice came from the fog. It was clear that the voice held a grudge and older than they were. So, it was clear it was one that hated their village, not them personally.

    Pulling out a kunais, Ryu stood back to back to Hana and Izumi in a triangle. The enemy was quite skilled in hiding their presence as his rough sensing skill isn¡¯t working.

    ¡°Why do you want to kill us?¡± Izumi asked into the fog.

    ¡°Why? Because eight years ago when the Famous Yellow Flash killed that thousand from Iwagakure. I lost both of my parents leaving their eight and three year old kids orphan. Than my little brother got sick and died two years later, as I didn¡¯t have the money to get him healed.¡± The male replied in great fury but made sure to move around.

    ¡°I can¡¯t get a lock on him. Using the sharingan isn¡¯t really an option either. Coming under the watchful eyes of the Uchiha and new rumors in the village.¡± Ryu thought as he didn¡¯t doubt that neither Hana nor Izumi would not see his eyes.

    ¡°Just be calm, and focus. Worrying about others things will dampen your skills and your survivability. This will be different from those sad excuse from Ishigakure and those of your village.¡± Hikari said calmly.

    Taking a deep breath, he began to use his enhanced senses and able to hear his teammate heartbeats. Both of theirs were elevated and beating faster than normal. The Three Haimaru Brothers were sniffing around but seems to be in three directions.Unauthorized content usage: if you discover this narrative on Amazon, report the violation.

    Snap!

    ¡°Ahhhh!¡±

    Ryu threw his kunai the instant he heard a twig snapped and by the scream he hit his mark. The smell of iron filled his nose. Now he knows where one is, but where is his teammates. As it might prove fatal to assume he alone.

    ¡°Your going to pay for that you brat.¡± an angry scream was heard as he gripped his ears. ¡°Aww, does someone have sensitive ears.¡±

    ¡°Idiot, don¡¯t show weakness.¡± Hikari chimed him.

    Pulling out another Kunai, Ryu quickly attempted to block a couple that was flying towards him. While managing to block the one aimed at his heart, he failed to block one at his legs. Holding in his scream and burning pain. He heard Hana and Izumi gasp as they glanced towards him.

    ¡°I hope you like your trip to the pureland. Don¡¯t worry your teammates will be joining you soon.¡± A smug voice was heard.

    Glancing down to the blade in his leg, he noticed that the blade was covered in something beside his blood.

    Poison. Ryu thought as he felt a little woozy as he felt his breath pick up.

    ¡°It my own concoction and kills in ten seconds flat.¡± the voice said with a bit of pride.

    ¡°Weak poison, you be fine in three, two, one.¡± Hikari said. ¡°Getting hit by that means you need to up your training again.¡±

    Weakly nodding, he gave out a weak chuckle.

    ¡°How aren¡¯t you dead yet.¡± The voice shouted in surprise.

    ¡°Because I¡¯m awesome,¡± Ryu replied with a laugh. I have been spending way too much time with Naruto.

    ¡°Fang over Fang,¡± Hana shouted as Ryu watched four different spirals took off into the fog. Two screams rang out, before Izumi launched a fire jutsu with her Sharingan active. A few seconds later she crashed into the forest ground.

    The smell of burning flesh soon filled the air, as Hana returned and the fog began to disperse. Littered around them three bodies laid on the ground as one was burnt to death while two were torn apart. The three of them of them looked barley older than sixteen or seventeen and had Iwagakure headbands.

    ¡°Well, that could have gone better.¡± Ryu said as he looked at Izumi passed out from lack of chakra and Hana a bit green. Tearing apart teenagers like that must have spooked her more than with a kunai or shuriken.

    ¡°It could have. Now we got to get away as the battle will draw others.¡± Hana said as she slung Izumi onto her shoulders.

    Picking up her other arms, Ryu nodded as they walked away with Izumi between them.

    ===

    Over a day has passed since the fight in the forest and Izumi was now awake but very weak. It seems she drew upon more chakra than her body could handle. However, Hikari has informed him that it shouldn¡¯t affect her lifespan due to her age. Only if she did this in five years she would have lost a few months or a year.

    ¡°Congratulation you three you made it through the forest.¡± a voice boomed as they walked through a gate. Looking up they saw the same muscular woman screaming about muscles in the background. Sui-Feng was grinning at them as their attention was brought to a man in shade and two blue tattoo lines on his face.

    ¡°Who are you?¡± Hana asked.

    ¡°Killer Bee is here. You Fool.¡± He said making them blink.

    ¡°Ok.¡± Ryu said not sure how to respond, but luckily Sui-Feng came and saved them.

    ¡°Alright you three you have a month to train as anyone who comes out after you is disqualify.¡± Sui-Feng said.

    ¡°Why?¡± Izumi asked curiously.

    ¡°Only the first five teams are going on to the third round. The test included speed and you were the fifth team out.¡± Sui-Feng said.

    ¡°So where we training at.¡± Ryu asked.

    ¡°We are going back to the village. You on the other hand is staying here.¡± Sui-Feng said as she pointed to him. ¡°The War Hawk Danzo pulled a move on the council and your stuck here until after the Exams.¡±

    An inferno of rage built up inside of him, as he was basically told he was a pawn used in politics. Luckily for him he told Naruto he would be gone for a month. Just hope it is not held against him when the others return and he doesn¡¯t.

    ¡°Fine.¡± Ryu groaned as three hands patted him on the back.

 Chapter 24

    Two weeks have passed since the second part of the exam has finished. Ryu who been stuck in the village of Kumogakure, due to politics put his all into training. Well when he not tracking down food or hanging with Yugito. Since his money he brought was running low, due to the village being slightly more expensive.

    While Ryu continued to train the fourth level of his wind element, as Yugito showed him a waterfall last week. His village leader was currently in a meeting with the Raikage to negotiate an alliance between the two villages. Only this time they were meeting outside the village to avoid the same result as a year ago.

    Sitting across from one another, Hiruzen Sarutobi the Third Hokage stared at a man half his age. The man had heavily tanned skin and a large mustache as his blonde hair was combed back.

    ¡°So, you wish to set up an alliance between the two villages.¡± The old professor asked as both their escorts scatter around the room preventing spies. ¡°What is going to change this time around.¡±

    ¡°The youngest jinchuriki in my village has told me she is potential bond mate with one of your. Ryu Fumetsu or Ryuu to be exact. She also has mentioned that he trains his fire element to such a degree it even impressed the Nibi.¡± A mentioned.

    ¡°So the alliance would be a training and possible marriage in the future? However, you haven¡¯t told me what you willing to give. From what you told me Ryu will probably be teaching her, but what will he get in return.¡± Hiruzen asked besides the benefit of resonating chakra to grow. Which will happen to both so it didn¡¯t sweeten the deal.

    ¡°From my sources, your village jinchuriki should be getting around four or so. I am willing to allow Yugito to help train him with his bijuu powers.¡± A said in a rough voice clearly not liking the idea of strengthening another village. He however wants the deal to go through as it could benefit both villages.

    Hiruzen sat there stroking his greying goatee thinking about. From the sounds of it, it was fair that the Raikage didn¡¯t know Naruto live with Ryu. Which didn¡¯t really matter much in the grand scheme of things. This deal however benefited both as it could lessen the tension between villages. Which is needed as he also need to rework the alliance between Konohagakure and Sunagakure.

    ¡°Alright, that works for me for the time being. We will rework it in five years time to benefit the villages more than a select few. Now onto another part, can you deliver this scroll to Ryu Fumetsu as I think his money should be running out.¡± Hiruzen said handing over a small storage scroll to the confused Raikage.

    ¡°Ever since he was five, he has been getting the short end of the stick as he takes care of our Jinchuriki. Due to barely anyone in the village wanting to take care of the boy, Ryu been his provider. From shelter, food, and medical care, he attempts to handle it all, but money always thin. His first teacher been arrested, citizen poisoning or other assassination attempts dwindle his money further. Now, that old war hawk, causing problems, I imagine Ryu is running low on money again.¡± Hiruzen explained getting A to understand.

    The life of a jinchuriki is never easy nor is providing for one. He is actually more surprised that the eight year old is handling things better than most adults. So his respect for the boy raise considerable.

    ¡°Alright, when the exams are finished, our Nibi jinchuuriki will leave with him and his team. A monthly report on their progress is also needed.¡± Raikage said which Hiruzen agreed to.

    ¡°Very well, let''s hope this become a fruitful relationship.¡± The age shinobi said as the two leaders shook hands.If you come across this story on Amazon, it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it.

    ===

    Standing in a training field, Ryu was focusing on the space around him. The fourth level of wind transformation was similar to fire transformation but instead of igniting the air. He is supposed to create a small air shield that shreds everything similar to Hyuuga Hakkesh¨­ Kaiten (Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven). Only instead he wouldn¡¯t be spinning like the Hyuuga clan.

    Not far away, two blonde girls were chatting quietly as they were watching him. At first they were wondering what he was doing, but soon diverted to a new topic. They began to wonder what he looks like under the mask and planning on seeing. If they could only think of a way to do so without raising suspicion.

    ¡°You do know you have an audience.¡± Hikari said. ¡°Maybe you should ask them come play.¡±

    ¡°They aren¡¯t hurting anyone, besides it not like they can see through what I am doing. Anyways, it Yugito and I think her friend Samui she told us about.¡± Ryu replied as the wind picked up around him. The ground where the wind passed through was torn to shreds as thousands if not millions of cuts passed through in a few seconds.

    ¡°Better, but similar to fire you need to cut down the time.¡± Hikari commented. ¡°Now, Samui do you think will grow into a beauty?¡±

    ¡°Does it matter?¡± Ryu returned confused by her comment.

    ¡°Of course, while it doesn¡¯t matter if you one or a hundred lovers. You need to learn to appreciate females beauties. Than you can step onto the holy grounds of super perverts.¡± Hikari replied making him sweatdrop.

    Why on earth would being a super pervert would be holy, much less appreciating the female figure. If that the case most males would become a priest and Jiraiya would be the pope. With his Make Out paradise series, it might turn into a religion. Thinking about it, Ryu wondered if he should join or not.

    ¡°Why not read them?¡± Hikari asked knowing what he is thinking.

    ¡°Not much plot from what I gather so I don¡¯t see the point.¡± Ryu replied. ¡°Also, I don¡¯t actually have much time or money at the current time.¡±

    ¡°Fair point.¡± Hikari sighed.

    For the next couple hours, Ryu focused on completing his wind transformation training. Which he found a nack and completed it as the experience from before help. Now he could call upon fire and ignite an area or wind and raze it to dust. Which in his opinion was pretty cool, on the other hand Hiakri was deep in thought.

    Ryu is progressing through the elements training pretty fast. Just how how are his talents and his affinities? A few clones shouldn¡¯t allow him to complete two elements in seven months. She thought. Is it possible he has a kekkei genkai for these two elements or can he iminate one?

    ¡°Hikari I finished the wind training, how should I start the earth training.¡± Ryu asked her breaking her thoughts.

    ¡°Hmm, you are going to be doing water instead. I know you choose to do earth, but water more flexible and would fit your current style better.¡± Hikari said feeling her host was annoyed but refused to show or say it.

    Ryu just grabbed a few leaves as all elemental training begin with them. He also popped in three shadow clones to help out and sat in a circle. ¡°What am I supposed to do?¡±

    ¡°Soaking the leaf, but have one of your clones try turning his to dirt or dust.¡± Hikari said confusing him but did as he was told. One simple doesn¡¯t do elemental training without supervision or taught the basics. Many shinobis and Kunoichis lost their lives that way.

    For the rest of the month until the third round of the Chunin exams, Ryu continued his elemental training. When he wasn¡¯t training and sharpening his other skills. Hikari has also taught him a few wind and a single water jutsu. Just as he barely made any progress on his elemental training.

 Chapter 25

    The day of the finals have finally arrived after a month of training as other village leaders, and Daimyos arrived. For some they put the month to good use, while others felt confidence in their skills. So they are trained to maintain their skills instead of pushing themselves, striving for new heights.

    For one who pushed his body and mind to the limits nearly everyday woke up with a yawn. His jaw length white hair was in a disheaved as he stretched. He swung his legs off the bed as he rubbed his grey eyes, as he felt a coldness on his bare upper body. The thought of climbing back into bed crossed his mind, his blanket has been stolen by his bed partner.

    A blonde was currently sleeping as she wrapped herself up in his blanket. She appeared to be twelve or thirteen, with light skin and soft lips. Slight moans were escaping her as whatever she dreaming of must be good.

    ¡°Again, tell me why you allowed her to sleep with you. It was fairly obvious she was lying when saying her roommate brought her boyfriend over. She lives alone and has Samui over sometimes.¡± Hikari said as Ryu grabbed his clothes and headed towards the shower.

    Nodding to her words, Ryu agreed as Yugito used a useless lie. Besides she could have just gone to stay with Samui for the night. Which he was glad she didn¡¯t as he could feel his chakra grew about one percent overnight. The resonation between them, worked all night expanding his chakra reserves.

    ¡°Hey at least I got a bit more chakra and a bed partner.¡± Ryu shrugged, not really caring about the double meaning to the last part.

    ¡°If you want a bed partner you only need to ask. Now hurry and get cleaned, we are going to see your teammates.¡± Hikari said as she reminded him she could leave the seal.

    After cleaning himself up, he walked out of the bathroom, only to see Yugito up and half dressed. With a bare upper body, she froze as she giving him a free view of her growing peaks. They were almost a C if he had to guess, but not as big as her friend Samui. Hikari put her at almost a D and the two were mostly the same age.

    ¡°Ah, your up.¡± Ryu smiled as he tilted his head dodging a kunai aim at it.

    ¡°What are you doing in my room?¡± She angrily shouted.

    ¡°Are you still asleep, as this is my hotel room not your room.¡± Ryu calmly said blocking a few punches and kicks aimed for his lower body.

    This made her pause for a moment, before she pulled out a dull kunai from somewhere. ¡°Point taken, but now stand still so I can remove your eyes.¡±

    Quickly blocking the strikes towards his eyes, Ryu wanted to cry at the unfairness. It not like he did anything besides view her growing assets. Which he to be fair see quite often on other women or himself when he in his Ryuu form. He did begin to wonder though does she realized she hadn''t covered up yet, before he pulled her towards him.

    With a quick kiss on the cheek, he managed to distract her as she blushed, glared and entered the bathroom. Wondering what came over him, he just shrugged it off as he grabbed his gear and left. Not before leaving a note before, and a dreadful feeling that it will come back to bite him soon.

    Inside of him, he could hear Hikari laughing at his morning. Which he didn¡¯t appreciate in the slightest, but had no why of argue or fight back. She could easily crush him under her white paw, muchless sneeze to burn him alive.

    Arriving at the entrance to the village,  he smiled as he saw his teammates and teacher. Ryu could tell that both his teammates got stronger over the last month. Before he realized it, a blonde bullet tackled into him.

    ¡°Ryu, I missed you so much.¡± Naruto said hanging off him like a monkey.Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site.

    ¡°Have you been good, for Tsume?¡± Ryu asked.

    Nodding hastily a little to much, but he will let it slide for now. ¡°I was really good, but this old man covered in bandages kepted hounding grandpa. He kept on asking about a weapon, which he has been told no many times before.¡± Naruto said.

    Must be this Danzo who pulled the stunt for me to stay here. Was me staying here was an attempt to get Naruto? Ryu filed that thought away for later. That man pop ups where he not wanted a little too much for his liking. There is also the feeling that he should incinerate the man like he committed untold evil.

    ¡°Really, now who were the ones that brought you?¡± Ryu asked knowing that the village wouldn¡¯t want the blonde battery out of the village for long.

    ¡°Tsume, brought me so we can what you and sister Hana.¡± Naruto smiled a little too happy saying that.

    ¡°Sister? I didn¡¯t know you were so close.¡± Ryu tilted his head.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t she going to be my sister in law in the future? That is how Tsume explained it to me.¡± the blonde looked confused as an awkward silence fell between them.

    ¡°Having multiple mates aren¡¯t going to be a bad thing, if they all get along.¡± Hikari said teasing him.

    Ryu decided not to reply to either comment, as he only almost nine. He was still young and didn¡¯t really plan on dating for a good few years. Picking up the blonde off his body, he felt Naruto was still eating right.

    ¡°So, how was your training?¡± He asked Hana and Izumi.

    ¡°I am loads stronger.¡± Izumi said holding out a peace sign.

    ¡°Learned a few more clan jutsus. What about you?¡± Hana replied.

    ¡°Learned a thing or two.¡± Ryu shrugged before an older Kumogakure kunoichi walked by. She winked at him with an extra sway in her hips.

    ¡°I¡¯m sure you did.¡± Hana said as she punched him to the ground as the fist felt heavier than a mountain.

    What did I do, Ryu thought as he cried fake tears as he dusted himself off. A few guys who seen it happen wonder how he managed to live without a scratch. Which led them to respect him until they saw their girlfriends staring at him. The curse of the mask is real, where male growl in envy and female blush.

    ¡°Let''s get to the arena.¡± Ryu smiled with his eyes.

    ¡°Ryu, how dare you leave a note after our night together.¡± an enraged voice was heard throughout the village.

    Jumping over a few kunai, Ryu robotically turned towards to Hana who was sporting a deathly aura over the area. The chills were real as an army of snowmen soon popped up behind her. It had to a genjutsu, he told himself, until he realized he was immune to most.

    ¡°Is there something you want to tell me?¡± Hana said calmly which made it more eerie.

    Izumi was holding onto Naruto as they watched with a smile, as their teacher Sui-Feng took pictures. Why was neither coming to his aid or helping him.

    ¡°I am sure it another Ryu.¡± He shrugged until the voice appeared again.

    ¡°Where are you masked-bastard.¡±

    The sound of bells rang in his head, and told him to run. So run he did, all the way through the village. Everything Hana or Yugito could get their hands on and not bolted to the ground was thrown at him. He just doesn¡¯t know when Yugito decided to join in.

    After a lap around the village, Ryu appeared at the Arena with the rest of the final fifteen. Well, fourteen as a team from Kiri lost a member appears. If he remembers, the bloodline genicide has been kicked up into high gear recently.

    ¡°Well let''s begin the third part of the exam.¡± the Raikage voice filled the arena.

    A man with dark skin and white hair appeared in the center of the arena. He looked to be in his mid-twenties and wore the standard Kumogakure Jonin gear. In his hands was a box with a hole on top as he walked around with them pulling out numbers.

    When Ryu pulled out two, his eyes drifted towards a sixteen year old boy from Iwa. It must either be his luck or someone wants to increase hostility. The amount of run in he gets with Iwa during the exams in the amount of time are staggering. His opponent looked to be out for blood as he could feel the hatred in the air.

    The teen had short brown hair and eyes with an average overall look. His body was more muscular than his teammates as he must be more taijutsu oridated shinobi. Which suited Ryu just fine, as the teen had high chunin levels of chakra.

    ¡°The teen looks familiar.¡± Hikari commented.

    Tapping his chin, Ryu tried to think about it but couldn¡¯t really place it. The hostility felt more person than with the first Iwa team he came across. He just didn¡¯t know why.

    ¡°I doubt he will tell us why.¡± Ryu replied.

    ¡°Let the first round started.¡±

 Chapter 26

    Standing in the middle of a coliseum in front of over a thousand others. Well it was a little nerve racking, expressially for Ryu. He was a ninja not a showman who perform for others amusement. The soon to be nine year old stared at his opponent who wanted to kill him.

    ¡°You will pay for what you did to my brother, tree hugger.¡±

    The muscular teen said laced with hatred, confusing Ryu more. He doesn¡¯t have any memories of facing anyone looking like him. Maybe it was one of the two that Hana shredded beyond recogization. If so, how can he be so sure it was a Konoha ninja that did it.

    ¡°Really who is your brother?¡± Ryu asked sounding and appearing unconcerned.

    ¡°Don¡¯t you act like your high and mighty. If it wasn¡¯t for your blank masked anbu with Root symbol, I would fight you. Sadly, I can¡¯t let them kill my brother, so you must die.¡± The teen growled out making Ryu confused. The anbu used painted masked, not blanks and what is root?

    Confused, Ryu replaced himself with a log, as the teen threw five poison kunai at his vitals. His mind was racing a mile a second, trying to figure out why this was happening. Why would this root organization want him dead. He hasn¡¯t done anything to them, much less heard of them before now. There isn¡¯t a chance for a past enemy either as he simple didn¡¯t have one as all his enemy he made are dead. Killed by him or his teammates, as he saw them do it.

    ¡°The teen not lying, but I believe that his root organization belongs to our village. Mainly the name and those emotionless drone we seen had the kanji root on them.¡± Hikari spoke shedding a little light on his thoughts.

    Still, even if that was the case why would they want him dead. ¡°Why would they want me dead?¡± he asked as he parried a few incoming kunai. ¡°He certainly trying his best to keep me from getting in close quarters with him. It as if he knows most of my strength for now comes from taijutsu.¡±

    ¡°This root, must have gave him your file. Which means they are most likely high in the village ranking.¡± Hikari commented as she watched Ryu coat his kunai in wind chakra and threw it through a tree.

    He yanked the thin wire be attached to the kunai and changed the direction towards the teen. Unlike the ninjas before, the teen just smirked before dodging the kunai effortlessly and throwing his own kunai.

    ¡°He is doing better than the ones before, then again both aren¡¯t blinded by fog or overconfidence in his abilities. Also, he is fighting to protect and get his brother back.¡± Ryu reasoned in his head as his opponent is more dangerous.

    A desperate ninja is a dangerous enemy as they are willing to do anything to achieve their goal and survive. The danger only increases if the enemy has intel on your abilities or most of them, as Ryu assumed the information is a month old.

    Channeling a small bit of chakra to his feet, he kicked off hoping to get in close. He was greeted with a large fire wall and few more kunais. Hoping out of the way, he saw that the teen vanished. In hope to find him, Ryu attempted to sense only to jump as the ground broke apart underneath him.The narrative has been illicitly obtained; should you discover it on Amazon, report the violation.

    Throwing a couple kunais with explosive tags. A loud bang as dirt flew from the explosions.

    ¡°Nice attempted but it time you die.¡± The teen appeared behind Ryu and attempted to slit his throat.

    Stomping on his toes, Ryu grabbed his arms, and threw him to the ground, before dropping his knee towards the throat. Missing his intended target, Ryu watched as the teen rolled before jumping to his feet. However, he was still within range so, Ryu went on the offense, throwing punches and kick quickly.

    ¡°Stop twisting.¡± A frustrated scream came from the teen. Every attempted to had a hit or grab the nine year old boy failed or weakened.

    Quickly flipping himself when he grabbed the teen overstretched arm, he brought his heels down on the teen head. A loud bang sounded as the teen grinned not at bothered by the kick or that his feet sunk a foot into the ground. Twisting his wrist at an unreasonable degree, the teen grabbed Ryu sweatshirt and slammed him into the ground.

    Coughing as he felt his insides shook, Ryu made a seal in one of his hands and made a shadow clone.

    ¡°Your file did mention you can make physical clones.¡± The teen said as he let go and jumped out of the clone range.

    ¡°What about turning up the heat?¡± Ryu smiled as he ignited the air around him as the clone controlled the wind.

    A large fire cyclone appeared with him at the center of it as the wind blades inside shredded everything. Panting as he stopped the flames and the clone dispersed. Ryu watchdase the teen climb out of the ground covered in hundreds of cuts and badly burned.

    ¡°I don¡¯t care how strong you are, I must save my brother.¡± The teen shouted as a flame lit in his eyes. Which brought another round of fighting using nothing more than taijutsu. As both either tired or lacking chakra.

    ===

    Up in the kage stands, they stared down at the arena with frowns as someone had the nerves to turn the finals into an assasination attempt. While killing is allowed, it frowned upon if it delbriate. Expressially on two promising contestants for a promotion.

    It seems that it is time to deal with Danzo as he causing more problems than fixing them. Now he is trying to kill the newest generation of the village before they had time to bloom. Hiruzen boiled with fury at his old rival schemes. It just will take time to remove the man influence and catch him off handed.

    ¡°So what do you think of them?¡± Raikage asked.

    ¡°Both of them have potential, but I would hold off on Ryu promotion. It appears he needs some more experience.¡± The Mizukage Yagura said. He was a short man with short grey hair and pink pupils with vertical stitches below his left eye.

    ¡°I have to agree, as much as it pains me.¡± The Third Tsuchikage, grumbled at the thought of another village is getting stronger.

    Nodding at their suggestions Hiruzen had an idea in mind. He needed to remove Ryu from view to protect him from Danzo. Well, his mission and files from his old rival who will continued to throw ninja at the boy. Maybe I will nominate him for Anbu, as it would help his training and give him somewhere private to train. Not that he doesn¡¯t have a place already.

    They watched as the match draw to a close as Ryu managed to knock the teen out before sitting down panting heavily. It was a hard fought battle, as he faced someone who was his better in experience, years, and desperate to win by any means.

    ¡°Winner, Ryu Fumetsu.¡±

    ===

    Walking to the waiting area, Ryu was welcomed by his teammates and Yugito who sent him a thumbs up. He gave a slight nod towards her, before looking towards the arena floor. The next two already were down with both being from the same team from Kirigakure.

    ¡°Well this should be interesting?¡±

 Chapter 27

    That was probably the most lacking fight there was.

    That was the thoughts of most shinobi and civilians as they watched the two from Kirigakure. Since both were female and around sixteen, they had above average looks and bodies. While one had straight red hair and dark eyes, the other had short light blonde hair and blue eyes. They both wore slightly revealing clothes that compliment their figures such as a little extra cleavage or shorter battle skirt.

    While the two were nice to look at, the battle on the other hand was boring for most of the older shinobis and civilians. The younger ones around the two girls ages were blushing or having nose bleeds. Both of them were seductives oriented Kunoichi try to get one up on the other. Which meant they shuffle around their clothes and their stances.

    It was finally called a draw when they were wearing nothing as they began to remove each other''s clothes. The two ended up knocking each other out before that happened as both were hit with poison needles. It was one of the most questionable fights that appeared so far in the chunin exams so far.

    ¡°Well that was something.¡± Hana Inuzuka, a nine year old girl commented. Her brown hair tied back into a ponytail revealing her forehead and red fang tattoos on her cheeks. Near her feet, the triplets laid at her feet, waiting for their turn to fight.

    ¡°Before or after they stripped.¡± Izumi Uchiha said not looking pleased as she looked over to Itachi Uchiha. It looked as if he had gotten in trouble again, by either doing or saying something stupid again.

    ¡°Both?¡± Ryu commented as a pair of fist landed on his head. ¡°What did I do?¡±

    Safe to say he never got an answer from them as both were cupping their own chests. He wonders why, as both of the girls who fought in the arena were not that big for their ages. While they were better off than fangirls who diet, they were still growing.

    ¡°Hana Inuzuka and Yugito Nii, to the arena floor.¡±

    A predatory grin formed on Hana lips as she marched down to the arena with her Ninken. Watching her go down, Ryu sent a glance towards Yugito who sprouted the same grin. While he didn¡¯t understand why, he just knew the next match will be interesting.

    When the next match began, both sides went all out. While Hana cycled through her clan jutsu¡¯s and mixed in a kunai and shurikens. Yugito on the other hand used mostly taijutsu and supportive jutsus. She was able to grow her nails into long sharp blades and breathing out blue flames.

    ¡°They are really going at it.¡± Izumi commented. ¡°Who do you think is going to win?¡±

    A scream from Hana happened moments later she received a deep gash across her torso. Moments later she was down, and the match was over with both fighters wearing new scratches and cuts.

    ¡°I think I''ll go with Yugito to win.¡± Ryu replied smartly earning him a slug on his shoulder.

    ¡°Don¡¯t need to be smart about it.¡±

    As they watched their teammates get carried off to the medic bay, a few chunin leveled the field with a couple earth jutsu. The fight between Hana and Yugito was intense and put quite a few holes into the ground. If there was a bit more land than holes reaching the base of the platform the arena was on. They might have been left, but as the arena was between two mountains it would be bad if the platform broke in half.If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.

    ¡°You are up next against Itachi.¡± Ryu asked. ¡°Will you be able to fight him?¡±

    ¡°Of course, he had the nerve to ask me to give up being a shinobi...again.¡± She growled as a dark aura surrounded her.

    ¡°Why must he keep doing that? I can understand he pacifice despite being a shinobi but must he torment and put her down like this.¡± Ryu thought as he sent a look towards Itachi and shook his head. His rival, well old rival as they barely met in the last year due to missions or training.

    ¡°I am not an expert, but it could be his own way to show he likes her.¡± Hikari said as both thought about it.

    ¡°I suppose so, but he is filling her with doubts and putting her down more than anything else. It wouldn¡¯t be surprising if she decides to look elsewhere once she hits her dating age.¡± Ryu replied sadly as both were his friends, but he worries about what they are going to be in the future. ¡°It wouldn¡¯t be surprising if she kills him in his sleep in the future.¡±

    The large white wolf with blue flames sealed inside of him, didn¡¯t disagree with it. While neither of them are an expert in the fields of love as both are only turning nine. Hikari has the advantage of having a thousand years of jutsu and shinobi crammed into her head. Which didn¡¯t really help her besides how to seduce someone.

    When the match began, Itachi activated his sharingan and attempted to use genjutsu. While he hasn¡¯t really mastered using his eyes to cast, he is able to cast most low and a couple mid rank one. Which made him a dangerous opponent, well most shinobi are once they trained and begin to specialize.

    Clearly knowing what to expect, Izumi easily broke them before jumping towards Itachi.

    Boom!

    ¡°Isn¡¯t that what Tsunade from the Sannin was rumored to do?¡± Ryu asked blinking at the giant hole in the arena ground.

    While he could make the effect, he would spend a lot more chakra and possible injured arm. His control isn¡¯t quite there yet as he is currently struggling to complete the final part of the color sand chakra control exercises. While he was completing his elemental transformation, he has been making slow progress on this.

    ¡°It might be, but most actually use some being better than others. Why do you think most shinobi aren¡¯t that bulky with muscles? When they train they subconsciously channel a little chakra to their limb strengthening them.¡± Hikari explained again as she tends to do that from time to time.

    Itachi, who jumped and clearly wasn¡¯t expecting that, flashed through a few hand seals. A large orange ball of fire made it appear, as Itachi launched it towards Izumi. Following his lead, Izumi copied and launched her own, while not as large but more condensed. Causing the two balls of flames to struggle before turning into a shower of flames.

    A few seconds later Izumi passed out from chakra exhaustion ending the match on a high note.

    ¡°While she has been training hard, her chakra reserves still need to grow some more.¡± Hikari gave a small praise.

    ¡°True, and she is not one of the few that produce more chakra for their age like Itachi, in fact I wager she produces smaller than normal.¡± Ryu hummed as he has been thinking about it for a while. She shouldn¡¯t be passing out from activating her Sharingan or a couple low level jutsu like that.

    ¡°Hmm, you are right. I might have an idea of how to fix it, but I will need to look at her first. If it is what I think it is, then it might be easily fixed.¡± Hikari said as she searched the medical side of her memories.

    ¡°We can look into it after the exams and we are back into the village.¡± Ryu said as Samui and a brown hair teen both from Kumogakure.

 Rewrite at some point

    Yeah, so as one can see from the lack of releases, this story ended as the motivation and drive became dryer then a desert. Moving onto the plot, while the idea was there the charaters were not as they devolved or were completely out of charater. So, I decided to scrape most of what I got and change around a few things (Ryu''s Kekkai Genkai, Hikari, ect.) and maybe even the entire starting point.

    Now that I decided to rewrite it, I also been preparing to set in motion the rewrite of my Dragon Ball, since I recently read This is definitely not Dragon Ball. I also been working on a Highschool DxD which is more of my own asmusment as it just an OP guy collecting different characters and turning them into maid (Harem Members). Sadly the coin flip turn Issei into a girl, so if anyone interested in reading comment and I will see about posting.If you spot this tale on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.

    Finally, since this is more of an update and to apologies to those waiting I will leave it up to you to when and maybe where the MC is reborn. As for the pairing feel free to suggest. As for a Harem or not, I proably won''t unless there is a reasonable arguement outside "This person deserves some love."

    1. Warring States Era

    2. Sarutobi Generation

    3. The Three Sannin Generation

    4. Minato and Kushina Generation

    5. Kakashi''s Generation

    6. Naruto''s Generation

    As for the Clan just comment if you want a specfic one

    === From Chaos Leader