Kapitel 27: Team 15
While Renjiro was still pondering about his new genin team, Hiro and Aiko were both excited to be in the same team.
"It seems that we are now in the same genin team,"
"Yes, it's good we already know each other, so it makes things easier," Hiro replied with a grin evident on his face.
"Actually, I was dreading the thought of being on another team as that would mean being on a team with two new people," Aiko said while heaving a sigh of relief.
"Do you guys know anything about our new sensei, Senju Riku?" Renjiro asked. He wanted to know more about their new sensei so that he could gauge what type of genin life he should expect under him or her, as he was not completely sure.
"No, this is the first time I have heard of him," Aiko said while Hiro shook his head.
'There is no need to waste time worrying. Hopefully, he guides us well.' Renjiro surmised.
While they were still talking, Renjiro sensed a couple of chakra signatures approaching the Academy grounds. From their intensities, he was very sure they were powerful.
Immediately Renjiro sensed them, they appeared out of thin air. It was a group of around twenty men and women. Most of them were dressed in traditional blue jumpsuits and green flack jackets.
The rest opted for different variations of their clan attire. They wore their different clan attires above chainmail, which Renjiro mistook for fishnets whenever he was cosplaying in his previous life.
'Was that just their speed or was it body flicker?' Renjiro wondered as the speed at which they appeared made him think that they teleported to the vicinity.
The new additions approached the different groups that had formed on the grounds after the team announced just minutes ago.
'They have to be the Jounin Senseis.' Renjiro concluded as he scanned them with his eyes hoping to find a familiar face. Unfortunately, he did not.
One figure was approaching team 15. Senju Riku stood tall and imposing. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, his well-built physique spoke of years of rigorous training and battle-hardened experience. His strong shoulders and defined muscles were evident even beneath the standard-issue flak jacket.
Riku's eyes, a piercing shade of forest green, held a sense of wisdom and a keen understanding of the world. They scanned his surroundings with a calm intensity. His hair, a dark chestnut brown, was neatly tied in a practical topknot, ensuring it didn't obstruct his vision during combat.
Dressed in the standard jounin attire of Konoha, Riku wore a dark green flak jacket over a blue long-sleeved shirt. His trousers matched the jacket, and sturdy ninja sandals protected his feet. A utility pouch adorned his waist, carrying the tools and supplies essential for a seasoned ninja.
Riku's overall appearance exuded a sense of discipline, experience, and the unyielding spirit of a Konoha jounin.
"You three must be my new students," Riku began, his voice steady and commanding.
"Tomorrow, we'll have an important meeting to discuss your upcoming missions and training. Be at training grounds 51 by 5 AM sharp. Don't be late."
"That Early?" Hiro asked since that was even before the crack of dawn.
He then directed his gaze to Hiro, "Yes, if it's too early for you you could always opt to go to the genin reserve."
Hiro shuddered at the thought. The Genin reserve was a scary place, no one wanted to willingly go there. It was where Shinobi's dreams used to die. At least this was what Hiro knew as his parents used it as a cautionary tale to force him to work harder.
In a real sense, it was more or less the same, just without the exaggerated dark end. The Genin reserve mainly consisted of genins who did not meet the criteria to be conscripted to genin teams and genins who failed to progress and become Chunins.
It also had a unique group of individuals that were deemed unworthy by their Jounin Senseis to serve under them and thus were sent to the Genin reserve corps.
Of course, at the moment they were few, due to the volatile nature of the shinobi world where conflict could escalate to fully-fledged world wars, but in the future, their numbers would rise because of one copy ninja's high standards.
With that, Riku proceeded to take his leave, but before he did so, "Oh, I suggest you have a good rest today because tomorrow will be a very long long day."
Riku's overemphasis on the word 'long' was not unnoticed by the three genins, especially with the sly grin he had on his face while saying it.
"Did they come here just to relay the information? Couldn't they just have sent the information through the academy?" Aiko remarked, seemingly thinking out loud, after seeing that the other jounins did the same and left in a similar fashion as they arrived.
'Well, that wasn't ominous at all. But it would be nice to have a Senju Sensei, I am sure they have ways to counter the Sharingan. I am sure Izuna and Kawarama would turn in their graves if they found out the current situation.' Renjiro thought as the group bid each other farewells and headed back home.
'Meditation should be fine for the rest of the day. After tomorrow I can resume my normal routine.'
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While Renjiro and the rest of team 25 were heading back home, Hiruzen was heading to one of the isolated parts of the village. His destination was the secluded quarters housing the village's Jinchuriki.
The atmosphere shifted as he traversed through Konoha's more isolated sections. The towering trees cast dappled shadows, creating a natural cocoon around the path to the jinchuriki's residence.
Security measures, intensified in the wake of a kidnapping incident a few years ago by shinobi from the hidden cloud, manifested in vigilant ANBU patrols that seamlessly blended into the surroundings.
The masked enforcers kept watch, their presence shrouded in shadows, adding an extra layer of protection to this vital part of the village. The ANBU were stationed at key points and maintained a poised readiness, exemplifying the village's commitment to safeguarding their Jinchuriki.
Arriving at the heavily fortified entrance, Hiruzen entered Kushina's dwelling, a space that blended simplicity with warmth.
The Jinchuriki, her vibrant red hair framing determined black eyes, sat engrossed in a scroll. Clad in practical ninja attire, she radiated a mix of strength and approachability.
[A/N: Still find it weird that both Jinchurikis were treated differently with one of them being a former Hokage's son but lemme stop my rant.]
"Greetings, Lord Hokage," Kushina said after noticing the Hokage's arrival.
"I am good Kushina. I see that you are faring well," Hiruzen replied.
Hiruzen then cleared his throat and sat, drawing Kushina's attention away from the scroll. "Kushina, I've been considering the idea of you taking on a student. Someone who can learn fuinjutsu under your guidance."
Kushina raised an eyebrow, setting aside the scroll. "A student? Why now?"
"We need more skilled fuinjutsu practitioners, and your expertise is unmatched. I have seen the Results with Minato." Hiruzen explained.
"I believe you could pass on invaluable knowledge. Especially since the candidate is an Uzumaki."
Hearing the last statement, Kushina's eyes widened. There were survivors from the fall of uzushiogakure, but very few of them opted to relocate to Konoha.
In as much as the allied forces also kept Konoha busy hence they could not help uzushiogakure with military reinforcements, the survivors still resented Konoha to some degree.
Konoha did help, albeit in a limited way, they only provided food and other relief stuff. This was the major reason why the uzushiogakure siege took close to five years long.
[The Naruto timeline is murky, especially to events that occurred before the start of the series. So most of these are tweaks of mine to tailor a comprehensive timeline.]
"What's their name and how did he escape the destruction of the village?" Kushina asked.
"He is Renjiro Uzumaki. The mother was from the Uchiha hence a relative helped him escape. Although it was a close call, they did arrive at the village with their lives intact." The Hokage replied.
Kushina was very much interested in his Renjiro. The sense of camaraderie between Uzumakis was very strong. Other than Minato she did not really have someone she could call a friend in the village because Mito had already died
That was the downside of becoming a jinchuriki. Since they were akin to modern-day nuclear power, they were regarded as weapons more than they were as people.
"Alright, but I don't want someone who isn't serious about it. Fuinjutsu demands dedication. As long as he is hardworking then I am fine with it,"
"I'll be sure to let him know," Hiruzen assured her. They proceeded to have unnecessary chitchat and after that, Hiruzen left since he still had too much paperwork to go over.
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Kapitel 28: Genin Test(1)
The misty morning air hung low over Training Ground 51 as Team 25 assembled at the appointed hour of 5 am. Renjiro arrived promptly, his eyes sharpened with focus.
Aiko, with her silver hair glinting in the dim light, soon arrived and took a place next to him, ready for whatever challenge awaited. Hiro arrived last, grumbling to himself about waking up even before Dawn.
'Guess it is safe to say that Hiro is not a morning person,' Renjiro remarked.
They stood there patiently waiting for their Sensei, Senju Riku, to arrive. But soon enough, the mood turned to one of annoyance as it had been more than an hour after the agreed time and Riku had yet to arrive.
"He's probably caught up with some last-minute preparations," Aiko suggested optimistically, though her eyes betrayed the hint of annoyance in them.
Hiro muttered, "Preparations or not, we're here on time. We could be doing something productive."
Finally, three hours later, Riku Senju arrived with an easygoing smile, seemingly unfazed by his lack of punctuality.
"Ah, good morning, my young Shinobi! Sorry for the delay. I hope you guys had a good morning and just arrived," he declared.
"Good morning Sensei, we arrived here at 5 in the morning as you instructed," Hiro stated.
"Oh, you did? I only arrived now since you guys complained yesterday," Riku said. Hiro's eyes twitched.
"Now, to the order of the day, I want everyone to introduce themselves and their dreams."
'I call bullshit, He clearly knew we'd be there by 5 in the morning.'Renjiro surmised after seeing Riku disregard his lack of punctuality.
Seeing none of the boys speaking up, Aiko decided to take the initiative,
"My name is Nakamura Aiko. My dream is to become strong enough to protect those dear to me and to ensure that the mistakes of the past."
Like Renjiro, Aiko was also a victim of war. She became an orphan due to the previous shinobi war (second). Her parents were merchants who became collateral damage during the war.
Although she lost her parents at a tender age, barely even having a recollection of them, the tough life in the orphanage pushed her to become a shinobi. She wanted to be strong enough to make the world a better place for others like her.
"My name is Hatake Hiro and I want to become strong enough to be the head of my clan." Hiro closely followed.
Hiro hailed from a single-parent home. His father, a fellow shinobi, died while his mother was still pregnant with him. Hence kids at the academy and in the clan kept making fun of him because of this. This led to an inherent need to prove them wrong and being the clan head was the only way he saw to achieve this.
'Clan head? Yeah right. Maybe if Kakashi dies before he signs up for the academy.' Renjiro remarked. He only saw Hiro's aspiration as a pipe dream after all.
"My name is Uzumaki Renjiro and I just want to survive." Renjiro boldly declared.
His statement caught the rest of the group unaware since it was unconventional.
'Aah, This must be the Kid that the Hokage talked about. I guess witnessing his whole life falling apart with the fall of Uzushio traumatized him.' Riku concluded upon hearing Renjiro's statement.
Renjiro was telling the truth. Knowing what was to come in this world he had to try his best to survive. The threat of the third shinobi war, nine-tails rampage and even the Uchiha clan massacre always gloomly hanged on him.
He might not be a part of the clan, but the fact that he has a Sharingan puts him in danger by association.
Renjiro just wanted to be strong enough to retire, maybe open up a shop, and live peacefully. Was that too much to ask?
"Great! Good to see young Shinobi having great Aspirations," Riku said with his gaze briefly falling on Renjiro.
"But," Riku said ominously, "You first have to prove that you are worthy enough to work under me. So I am going to give you guys a test."
'I thought I was done with tests after I graduated from the academy.' Hiro thought.
Aiko was visibly surprised as she kept exchanging glances with Renjiro and Hiro. Renjiro had expected this even though it was widely speculated that the test Kakashi gave his team was only because it was some sort of tradition to a group of Shinobi.
'Please be the Bell test, please be the Bell test, Please be the Bell test.' Renjiro hoped it would be the bell test as that would make his work easier as he would only have to convince the other two to work as a team.
Riku took a scroll from his pocket and unfurled it. He then went on to retrieve three similar rocks from it. Upon closer examination, Renjiro found out that they were made from the same material as the small object Sato had given him during his Senser Training.
'A storage scroll. I wonder how they work. And also do those stones work the same as the one Sato gave me?'
Holding up the three stones, Riku declared,
"Your mission is simple: survive for twenty-four hours in this training ground while protecting these stones. If you fail, it's back to the academy for you."
Renjiro, Aiko, and Hiro exchanged glances, uncertainty flickering in their eyes. The challenge seemed straightforward, but the devil was in the details.
"Now, here's the twist," Riku continued a glint of mischief in his eyes. "I'll be coming after your stones periodically, but to make it interesting, I'll limit myself to using only academy jutsus. Consider it a handicap for me, and an opportunity for you to showcase your skills."
'I knew it! It could not be that easy. And that's a stupid handicap, he's a jounin so we would never be able to win against him. This is Child Abuse!!' Renjiro ranted after hearing the premise of the test.
The team processed the information, realizing that they not only had to survive in the wilderness but also defend their stones against their Jounin sensei's attacks.
With that, Riku gave the stones to the three, each member of Team 15 assigned to protect one. With that, Riku vanished in a blur, leaving Team 15 exchanging glances once more. The trio found themselves debating the most effective strategy to protect their stones.
Renjiro spoke first. "We should stick together as a team. Our strength lies in numbers, and facing Riku individually might not be as effective as combining our skills."
Hiro, considering the possibilities, shook her head. "I disagree. If we split up, we can cover more ground and anticipate Riku's attacks from different angles. It's about maximizing our chances of success."
Aiko chimed in, "Agreed. Renjiro, facing Riku head-on might play into his strengths. We need to survive, teaming up together will only make it easier for Riku-sensei to get all the stones in one swoop."
Renjiro frowned, he recognized the importance of adaptability but was still hesitant to abandon the concept of teamwork. "We can cover more ground as a team, and my Sharingan can detect Riku's movements. Defending as one unit would be easier."
Aiko placed a hand on Renjiro's shoulder, "Renjiro, we're not dismissing the importance of teamwork. But in this situation, splitting up gives us a tactical advantage."
Hiro added, "Our goal is to protect the stones and pass the test. Let's use our strengths strategically. We still haven't had a lot of experience fighting as a team, so it may be counter-productive."
'Have they forgotten the fact that he can use clones? Splitting up would just make it easier for him to pick us apart one by one.'
Renjiro sighed, realizing trying to change their minds would be a lost cause.
"Fine, let's give it a try."
Satisfied with the plan, they both dispersed in three different directions hoping that they would pass Riku's test.
'I'm the best sensor out of all of us. I want to see how they think they'll survive this. I just hope I was right with teamwork being the objective.'
As Team 25 engaged in their heated debate over the optimal strategy, Riku Senju, at a considerable distance away, found a secluded spot on the training ground to enact his next move.
Riku's chakra surged, and with precise hand signs, he channelled his chakra. With a final, powerful slam of his hands into the ground, a shockwave reverberated through the ground, and a colossal cloud of smoke erupted.
The smoke billowed and swirled, taking on a myriad of shapes before settling into a form. As the mist began to clear, a silhouette appeared.
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