Kapitel 2: Chapter two
Time skip- Three Months
In the forest area beyond the Hokage monument, two blurs could be seen deep inside traveling at high speeds as one clearly chased the other.
The red blur flies ahead of the purple one at a faster rate before pulling a turn and swings behind a tree as the purple blur continues on. After several seconds Kenta Uzumaki sticks his head out from behind the tree as he tried to catch his breath.
'I swear that woman is mental and needs to be far away from any and all kinds of pointy objects for everyone's safety', Kenta thought to himself as he slowly felt himself getting his breath back. He was about to take off again only to stop when the silent sound of objects cutting through the air caught his attention followed by three soft thuds before Kenta lost his balance and fell off the branch he was on showing the three Senbon needles in his back, but before he hits the ground he disappears in a puff of smoke leaving a log in his place.
Anko then lands on the branch just a bit higher up looking down with a smirk, "Nicely done with the substitution, I almost thought I had you there for a second." she said as Kenta dropped down from the canopy above onto his original branch looking up at the snake user with a smirk.
"Thanks, you almost would have if I hadn't heard them at the last second." Kenta said with sigh, he knew it had just been luck he knew if she'd thrown them at the real chakra enhanced speed he'd have been dead.
Both Anko and Kenta turned in the direction of the now splintered log on the ground as both put their hands together and bowed, "You're sacrifice will not be forgotten." he said in a grateful tone only to jump off the branch the next second dodging another set of Senbon needles.
Grabbing the handle of his sword around his waist he pulls it free before thrusting it forward as the blade extends out as it spears a tree, then in a fluid motion Kenta pulls on it launching himself forward pulling the sword out of the tree as he shot past it with Anko hot on his tail as the chase begins anew.
Ducking under another three needles Kenta started to weave hand signs before he called out mentally 'Bunshin no Jutsu', as the entire area in front of Anko was clouded in smoke and as she jumped through it she smirked as she counted ten Kenta copies jumping from branch to branch in front of her.
"Not bad." Anko called as she raced after them, "Trying to buy yourself some time to find another spot to slip away?" she mused as she took out another handful of Senbon needless with a grin, "Sorry, but that's not going to work." she said before jumping higher into the air and raining the Senbon needles down with deadly accuracy on all the clones, only for all of them the disappear.
Anko immediately stops on a branch and scowls, 'Little brat actually gave me the slip, must have been the clone's smoke cloud when he took off, he gets points for creativity I give him that' she mused as she was about to turn to track him down only to stop when she saw movement as Hiruzen came around one of the trees as he looked up.
"Ah there you are Anko" Hiruzen called up to her, "I just came out to see how Kenta was progressing. Where is…" Hiruzen started to ask as Anko drops down onto the ground but before he could finish she was on him with a kunai drawn about to run him through.
"Nice try with the Henge Gaki, but I'm not going to fall for…" Anko grinned thinking she'd got him only to be shocked when the Hokage turned into smoke making her eyes go wide, "a Bunshin!" she said in shock only to freeze feeling the cold metal of Kenta's sword at the back of her neck and she smirks, "Nice one, a Bunshin with a Henge, I didn't even sense you using chakra you're getting better."
Kenta smirked, "Thanks, I figured I needed to pull something like that to get you to lower your guard for a second before I could take advantage, the Bunshin and Henge trap seemed to fit the bill." he said as he took his sword away from her neck as Anko stood up.
"And I walked right into it." Anko said shaking her head, "I must be losing my touch training you these past three months, but damn if it hasn't been worth it to see you grow. You learned those Jutsu in no time flat and then you used them in a combat situation, I'm almost impressed." she said as a smirk crossed her face.
Kenta smirked, "Well with a Senseis or rather slave drivers, like you and Gai-san drilling me into the ground every day it's hard not to get good."
Anko laughed, "Hey I'm not as bad as that spandex wearing freak, but I think it's safe to say that between the two of us we've whipped you into shape. Your chakra control could use some work and you can't make any less that ten clones at a single time, but that's a given due to your huge chakra reserves. However I think we can get it to Jōnin level control by the time you start the academy and I think it's safe to say you've got those academy Jutsu down flat. What did eyebrows say about your Taijutsu?"
Kenta sweat dropped, "Well removing all the "flames of youth" comments he said I'm at an acceptable level for someone my age. I've got the academy style down flat and he says he has a few styles that might be a good fit for me and that he'll be bringing some scrolls of them to our next training session in a weeks time."
Anko nodded and was about to speak when a third voice cut through the moments silence, "Well it certainly sounds like things are progressing well in your training Kenta-kun." spoke Hiruzen as he came around one of the trees.
Anko bows seeing the Hokage and Kenta smirked before doing the same, "Hey Jiji what brings you all the way out here?"
Hiruzen smiled, "Well I just came out to check on your progress, but when I came in to sight the first thing I saw was Anko attacking what looked to be a Bunshin of myself. Just what are you two training out here for, pray tell?" Hiruzen asked raising an eyebrow.
Both Anko and Kenta rubbed the backs of their heads sheepishly, "Sorry Jiji, I needed a transformation that could at the least be viable for someone who would come out here, Gai-san is away on that mission and you're the only other person that knows we're out here."
Hiruzen chuckled at Kenta's reasons, "I understand my boy no harm done, and it was a very cleaver plan, I can see Anko-chan's reports on you haven't been wrong. You certainly have come a long way in the past three months, I'd even say you're beyond any academy students level by now to be able to keep a Chūnin shinobi like Anko here running for over an hour and preform all academy Jutsu. I'd make you Genin right now if there wasn't a mountain of paperwork involved with early admissions." Both Anko and Kenta sweat dropped at that statement.
Kenta then grinned, "Thanks Jiji, I hope this means you're going to let me into the shinobi library now that I've got the basics down, I really want to see what Jutsu there are."
Hiruzen chuckled, "Of course Kenta-kun, I've had your permit and a training ground ready for you ever since Anko's last report I knew you wouldn't take long." Hiruzen said as he took out a card and scroll out from inside his robes before tossing them to Kenta, "The card will allow you access to the shinobi library and the scroll is an all access permit to training ground forty three beside the forest of death. Which is rarely used due its proximity to the forest, which Anko has taken to making her own personal training ground."
Anko grinned, "Yep no better place to have some fun. Feel free to drop in, I can guarantee it will be quite the experience." Anko said as she leaned on Kenta's shoulder with a grin, "Man I can't wait to see what you're going to be like in twenty one months, you'll be ripping it at the academy heck, you might be the next first year graduate since that Itachi."
Kenta frowned and shook his head, "No I won't be. I intend to hold back my skills at the academy as best I can." Kenta announced which brought looks of shock and confusion to Anko and Hiruzen's faces.
"But why would you want to do that Kenta?" Hiruzen asked.
"Yea wasn't all this meant to be about becoming a shinobi sooner?" Anko asked after.
Kenta shook his head, "In a way yes, but in the most part it's just preparation. I want to be able to protect myself and Otōto and I can only do that if I'm close to him as much as possible. If I graduated early I'd be a Genin and likely within two years a Chūnin, all the time doing missions and rank C or above will likely take me away from the village and Otōto too I can't let that happen." Kenta said before he gave Hiruzen a pleading look, "I'm sure you've noticed by now Jiji the cold, unfeeling looks we both get from everyone else in the village. I don't know what is pushing these feelings, but if I were to be away on missions while Otōto was here in the village, he'd be all-alone sometimes for weeks at a time or maybe even months and he'd be all alone. I couldn't do that to him even if it is to keep him safe. So I realized I'm going to be staying in the academy as a student until we both come out at the same time that way we can both be on the same team and do missions together, or at the very least by then he'll have comrades that can help him and be friendly with so he won't be so lonely."
Hiruzen smiled nodding in understanding, everything he was doing was for his brother's safety and Hiruzen couldn't have been more proud of Kenta's way of thinking. He could see the fire burning behind his young eyes, it burned to protect the ones he cared for, his brother and those close to him, and it was the fire that would never go out.
With a grin Anko grappled Kenta into a playful headlock laughing to herself, "Aw~ who knew you were such a little softy Gaki." Anko teased as they wrestled.
In the headlock Kenta growled in irritation as his hand immediately went to his pocket and in a fast draw Kenta pulled out a kunai and in one fluid motion jabbed it into Anko's skirt covered behind. The snake charmer's eyes then shot open wide before she shot up comically into the air her hand holding her ass as she lets out a scream of "OWWWWWWWW-" which caused all birds in the trees to take off into the sky.
Kenta just twirled the kunai around his finger before smirking as he returned it to his pocket, "I warned her, another comment on my height or age, and I'd be sticking a kunai up her ass."
Hiruzen chuckled slightly, "That you did my boy. Now Kenta-kun are you sure you want to hold back in the academy other students may see you as a weakling and try to take advantage of that?"
Kenta just gives a little chuckle "Let them try Jiji, when I say I'll be holding back that doesn't mean by a lot. I'm going for the rookie of the year slot at the end of it all, but it will be after the four years."
As Kenta finished speaking Anko finally came back to the ground, "-WWWW!" before crashing back into the ground still rubbing her backside, "Gaki! That hurt!" she yelled in anger before tossing three kunai at him.
Kenta shocked both Anko and Hiruzen by reacting faster than they thought he could and caught all three in mid-air with a smirk, before dropping them, "I'll be taking the rest of the day off today, I want to go check out the library and make sure Otōto isn't getting himself into any trouble, I'll stop by your office after the library Jiji, if I have any questions."
"Not a problem Kenta-kun." Hiruzen said as he waved to the boy as he walked off back towards the village.
Anko got up still rubbing her backside, "Damn that Gaki can't take a joke." she said walking over to beside the Hokage as her face grew slightly serious, "Are you sure this is wise Hokage-Sama, to allow Kenta to hold himself back just for the sake of his brother?" she asked in concern.
Hiruzen sighed and shook his head, "I've never put this forward, but I've never agreed with the graduating age of the academy. If I had my way it would be admittance at thirteen and then graduation only after five years and the curriculum would be a lot harder to strengthen the students. I don't like sending children into battle or into danger, but it seems that's what has to be done. So if a child holds himself back in order to protect someone or until he's ready I will not force him or her to do otherwise. They should enjoy their lives to the fullest and enjoy their childhoods as long as possible, don't you agree?"
Anko gave a small smile and nodded, "Yea, one thing's for sure though, when that Gaki does graduate he's going to be one hell of a shinobi."
Unbeknownst to both of them hidden high in the trees they were being watched by a small child like figure all in black with a plain white mask on his face, with just the Kanji for NE on its forehead as it mentally took notes on what had just occurred before disappearing into a swirl of leaves.
Scene break- with Kenta
Coming out of the forests treeline Kenta kept walking at a brisk pace heading right for the cliffs edge and didn't stop as he stepped over the edge and began to climb down the flat surface with just his feet. 'That tree climbing exorcise really comes in handy' Kenta thought as he began to walk down the face of the cliff.
Getting to a reasonable height from the rooftops Kenta channelled chakra into his legs and pushed off in a jump and landed on the rooftops his fall braced by chakra as he continued on his way by roof tops to avoid the civilian's glaring at him on the streets below.
Reaching a junction in the streets Kenta paused to catch his breath only to hear a loud crash and a bang before a pink smoke filled one of the shops below, Kenta recognized it as one of the shops that had over charged him and Naruto for their clothing. This confused Kenta for a second before out of the smoke burst his blond brother followed by the shopkeeper who was covered in a neon pink paint with glitter and feathers speckling his body.
Kenta had to hold in his laughter at the sight of the man and looking at the other spectators they were doing the same as the man started to give chase to Naruto yelling and cursing as he went. Though it was difficult to make out given the fact his mouth was filled with paint and feathers.
As they approached the junction Kenta decided to intervene and get his Otōto out of there as he reached into his pocket and took out three smoke pellets before taking aim.
As both Naruto and the man reached the junction the smoke pellets hit the ground and in seconds the area was filled with smoke as the red blur of Kenta shot into the smoke and a red and blond blur shot out and as the smoke cleared all that was left was the shop keeper still covered in paint, feathers and glitter now getting pointed and laughed at by all onlookers.
Three streets away Kenta landed in an alleyway as he set Naruto down on the ground as they both started laughing.
"Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, that was a good one Otōto, best one yet. Where the hell did you get those feathers from he looked like a half cooked chicken?" Kenta laughed holding his gut.
Naruto chuckled leaning against the wall for support, "I got them out of the trashed stock from one of the store that sells bedroom quilts. The owner dissed Ayame-Nee's and Teuchi-Ojii's ramen, so I mud bombed his store earlier and took the feathers from the ruined stock he had to throw out."
Hearing the explanation Kenta shook his head as he calmed down, "Damn you're a resourceful one Otōto, pranking one fool to get resources to prank another. I'd call you an evil genius if you didn't get caught all the time."
Naruto smirked, "But how was I not meant to? I had to see it happen and enjoy it and then I just burst out laughing as soon as it happened."
Kenta sighed, "Try watching from a distance then." he said as he started walking off, "I'm out of training early today so I'll be home shortly I just need to make a stop, Jiji finally got me my permit to get into the shinobi library and I want to see what Jutsu I can pick to learn."
"Okay Nii-chan I'll see you around." Naruto waved as his brother walked off in one direction and he in the other trying to think of whom to prank next or if he should get some Ramen to celebrate his successful pranks so far.
Kenta took to the rooftops again and it soon changed to branches as he hopped through the treeline of the training grounds, the shinobi library was on the other side so he planned on cutting through to get there. But as he was jumping from branch to branch a noise caught his attention and he stopped on the last branch and looked in the direction of the noise, it sounded like voices but there wasn't a training ground in the area they were coming from.
Deciding to investigate Kenta took off in the direction the voices were coming from, as they got louder on his approach. As he reached a small clearing to small to be a registered training ground by the river as he dropped out of the treeline and landed in the bushes seeing four kids in the small clearing.
Three boys each looked slightly older than him maybe by a year or two and judging by their clothing they were civilians, no clan markings, they seemed to be being lead by the middle boy who was bigger than the others and looked a bit older.
The three of them were crowding around the fourth figure; a girl with long back-length, black hair and black eyes, she had gentle features and a small stature, wearing black knee length shorts and a lighter shade top with a red band around its neck. Looking at her Kenta could tell one thing, she looked pissed off, and her glare threating to bust anyone's balls that even looked at her wrong. But it didn't seem to bother the older boys. Kenta listened in as they started again.
"So you're here again. Why the hell don't you go away?" the girl scowled at the three boys.
"Why should we do that oh high and mighty princess of the Uchiha." one boy laughed.
"Yea we don't have to listen to you, this isn't your clan's compound." another one sneered.
"No, but I was here first like I always am and yet you idiots don't seem to get the idea." the girl said with the scowl not dropping.
"Oh so we're idiots now are we, you hear that, this Uchiha slut things she's better than us." the eldest said as he balled his fists.
"Hardly, just because of your clan's freaky eyes, you think you're above us regular people, is that it?" the other glared.
"She doesn't even have her Sharingan yet, and she still thinks she's better than us." the third said.
Kenta who was watching from the bushes raised an eyebrow, 'Sharingan, that sounds interesting, one more thing to ask Jiji about later' he thought as he watched on.
The girl just shook her head in awe of these three idiots, "Are you three just stupid or something, not once have I said I was better than any of you, but you clearly think I am I mean you come here every time to insult me and its always the three of you. What's the matter think you can't take me one on one?" she said with a small laugh.
Kenta grinned from the bushes, 'Girls got fire' he thought as he watched only for it to turn to a glare as he saw the boys starting to move in on the girl.
"That's it I think it's time we teach this Uchiha slut to watch that mouth of hers." the eldest said as he cracked his knuckles as they started to crowd the girl.
That was when Kenta rose from the bushes, "Hey idiots, leave her alone," he said coming out of the bushes glare firmly in place.
The three boys turned to him and the girl looked at him in shock not knowing her had been there this whole time.
��And who the hell are you supposed to be?" the eldest said as he looked to Kenta.
Kenta smirked, "Just a passer-by who dislikes bullies, especially cowardly ones who need to gang up on a girl just to prove a point."
The eldest growled in anger and Kenta could see he was pissing him off, that was the plan, 'An angry opponent is one who is likely to attack first and make the most mistakes, that's when you strike' Anko's word echoed in Kenta's head, and he planned to follow them, it seemed to be going to plan so far that was until one of the smaller boys spoke.
"Hey I know you! You're that joker's big brother the one that's always getting into trouble and pissing off the adults, like worthless trash." the one boy quipped earning Kenta's glare.
"What did you just say?" Kenta said as he started walking forward keeping the three boys in his line of sight, "What did you just call my Otōto?"
"Worthless trash, just like you." the boy repeated only to be blind-sided by a haymaker he never saw coming as Kenta attacked him with speed making both other boys jump back as their fiend lands at their feet.
Kenta glares at them angrily, "I was just going to let you off and tell you to leave this nice girl alone, but now I'm afraid I can't do that, not after you said something so stupid like that. Stupid fools like you who think it's alright to gang up on a girl and then put down my Otōto need to have a lesson beaten into you, once I'm done with you you'll think twice about saying anything against my family again especially since my Otōto will be Hokage one day." Kenta said in all seriousness, he knew Naruto would be because he would make damn sure it happened.
Hearing him the other two boys just burst out laughing, "Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, yea right like that Baka can become the Hokage, you must have something screwed with your head." the younger one said.
"Yea if that Baka brother of yours can become the Hokage then I'm the Shodai Hokage reborn." the eldest laughed, "There's no way gutter trash like him will…" he started to say before he suddenly found the wind knocked out of him when Kenta rushed him, eyes full of anger, as he drove his fist into the older boy's gut hard making him double over and to the ground clutching his gut, Kenta had included some chakra in the punch to make sure it hurt, no one spoke ill of his Otōto's dream and didn't pay a price.
The younger boy's eyes widened as Kenta went for him throwing a heel kick to the side of his head before he could react and was sent to the ground like the first two as Kenta glared down at them his anger controlling him.
"Shut your mouths!" Kenta yelled making the girl behind him flinch hearing his anger, "I can take a lot of stuff, but when someone insults my family right to my face that crosses the line." Kenta said his fists gripping tight in his rage, "You call us trash, then what the hell does that make you!"
The girl watching was in a state of shock; she hadn't seen anyone move like that except her older brother when she saw him training once. But here was this boy her age moving with such speed and strength enough to take on boys two or three years older was amazing, and the determination in his voice had her mesmerises, only one thought was on her mind, 'Who are you?'
The older boy on the ground snarled at the comment as he reached for his side pocket and took out the kunai he had for practice as he used his other hand to scoop up some dirt from the ground, he'd make this punk pay for this. Then he got up off the ground throwing the dirt in Kenta's face.
The dirt and gravel hit Kenta right in the eyes blocking his vision. As his hands went to his eyes to rub it away he heard the elder boy yell. "Die you trash!" he called out.
Kenta reacted and turned away from where the voice was, but was a moment too slow as he felt a burning sensation on his chin as the older boy's Kunai slashed at him. Feeling the burn Kenta reacted and reached out grabbing the older boys hand and pulling him off balance before driving his knee into the boys gut as he twisted his hand making him yelp and drop the kunai before falling to the ground clutching his wrist into his gut in pain.
Kenta wiped the dirt out of his eyes as he squinted just in time to see the first boy coming at him with a rock. Kenta just went low to dodge it before bringing his fist up in an uppercut into the boys chin knocking him flat on the ground as all three lay groaning.
The girl watching looking on in shock seeing the boy that had come to her aid hurt for getting involved as she covered her mouth as she gasped seeing the blood trickling from his chin as he rubbed his eyes, the wound went from just below the right of his lower lip down to the right of his chin and was bleeding heavily.
Kenta finished rubbing his eyes though it wasn't really doing much good at this point, he'd need to wash the dirt out but couldn't at the moment. His hand went to the wound on his chin and he hissed as he touched it and felt the pain, 'Damn it that stings' he thought as his hand lowered to his waste and gripped the handle of his sword as he undid the magnetic clasp and pulled it from his holds as it snapped into its solid form as he held it out at his side as he turned to the eldest boy and pointed the sword to his throat, who froze seeing the blade for the first time not having noticed it before.
"So you like blades Hm? Well how to you like mine?" Kenta said with an evil grin on his face, a trait he'd picked up over the months after seeing Anko do it so many times. He twisted the blade slightly as it caught the light from the sun making him look even more fearsome, the boy was shaking as Kenta started taking again, "So let's get one thing straight right here and now, if I ever hear you three insulting my family or anyone else again, or if I catch you three back here annoying this girl, well…" He said before leaning in to the boys ear as his grin grew more sadistic before he whispered "they won't find your bodies for months, do you catch my drift?" he said as the could hear the boy gulp in fear as he stood back up and took his sword away, the boy was still shaking as Kenta grinned, "…Boo!"
The boy yelped as he jumped clambered to his feet and started to run his two buddies running away after him yelling as they went. "Run!" "Get away!" "Tou-san was right he and his brother are both demons."
Hearing that last one Kenta scowled but just sighed he'd heard it all before. Turning he went to the water's edge and splashed some water in his face to try and clean out the dirt from his eyes.
The girl frowned hearing what the boys said as they ran away, 'If anyone's a demon around here it's them' she thought before she went over to help the boy who had came to her aid.
"Um are you alright?" the girl asked coming up behind him.
"He-he, yea," Kenta said as he finished up, "sorry you had to see me like that, I just can't stand Baka like them putting down my only family." he said as he used his sleeve to dry the water way as he turned to her with a smirk, "Name's Kenta, Kenta Uzumaki."
The girl frowned slightly, why was he apologising? It was those boys who should have been apologising, and her for letting him get hurt for standing up for her. "I'm Sayaka, Sayaka Uchiha." She said before bowing her head, "Thank you for helping me, I'm…I'm sorry you got hurt."
Kenta smirked as be took out one of the large bandages from his pouch, after having stocked up after day three of having Anko as a sensei, and covered the wound as he waved her off, "Ah don't worry about it, I've gotten worse in my training. My sensei's a real sadist for that kind of stuff, she says "You can't be a shinobi without getting cut up a little", but I think I prefer her Senbon needles to a kunai."
Sayaka giggled slightly hearing that, "Your sensei sounds kind of scary, but still thank you, if you hadn't come by I'm not sure what might have happened." she said smiling slightly.
Kenta nodded, "I take it those three come around here often then?" he asked getting all the information.
Sayaka nodded her head, "Yea, well whenever I come here to train in privately at least." she explained.
Kenta crossed his arms looking at her confused, "Then why don't you train in your clan's compound, you said you were an Uchiha right? Last I checked you have several training grounds registered to your clan, why come here?"
Sayaka seemed to frown when she was called "an" Uchiha, but nodded, "That's true, but they're always in use by others in my clan, and my eldest brother is always away training with my older twin brother gone to watch him."
Kenta nodded understanding, "I see, so what days do you come here to train then?" he asked curious as to how serious she was in her training, Anko had told him about "Fan girls" in the academy fawning over one of the boys in class and not taking their training seriously, he wanted to see if she was likely to be one or if she was going to be a real Kunoichi.
Sayaka frowned, "This day every week," she said sounding depressed at the fact, "the rest of the time my Tou-san has me studying at home." she said clenching her fists slightly, "He doesn't want me to be a Kunoichi, saying they're not important and weak. So this is the only place I can come to practice to prove him wrong, the one day a week my Kaa-san was able convince him to let me have off from studying." she said smiling slightly when she spoke of her Kaa-san.
Kenta frown slightly hearing that this was the only time she could train, and scowled hearing what her father had said, "Well I know my Kunoichi-sensei who would love to have him say that to her face and see what happens. But I think I might have a solution to your problem if you're open to it?"
Sayaka looked hesitant for a moment, but slowly nodded urging him to continue with his idea.
Kenta smirked, "How about I help you to train? We could meet up here to train on the days you can get away." Kenta offered, "Don't get me wrong, while training by yourself is alright, with no one to help you, your growth will be limited. Plus it means that if those idiots come around again they won't be able to bother you. Though after my little display a few minutes ago I don't think that will be a problem."
Sayaka giggled slightly hearing that last part as she started to think on his words, his logic was sound and simple, and it would be nice to have someone to train with her for a change instead of being alone. "Okay, I don't see why not." she said with a small smile.
Kenta smiled back, "Great, I'll see you here next week then say nine-ish." He offered, "I'd stay to train now, but I only just finished my own training and I've got some errands to run before I have to meet someone." Kenta explained before pausing for a second as he turned, "Plus I think it would be best if you took at least one of the days your Kaa-san got you off to relax. All the training in the world won't help you if you have a mental break down from too much stress. Plus you're too cute to not have fun once in a while." he said while walking away, had he been looking at her he would have noticed the small look of shock she had. Instead he just waved over his shoulder to her, "Well Ja-ne" he finished before jumping back into the trees and taking off.
Sayaka just stood there watching, she had managed not to react to his last words until he was gone a few seconds, but once he was out of sight a small blush appeared on her cheeks, 'He thinks I'm…cute' she thought as a small happy smile came to her face.
Scene break
Walking into the library Kenta couldn't help but let his eyes trail up as he walked in. The size of the place was baffling to him, he was sure that he'd need a map to navigate the place or risk getting lost in the maze that was the library.
Looking to the left side of the library he could see the Shinobi section that was caged off for security, and there was a joined office space with a window where the on duty librarian sat to let people into the section.
As Kenta approached the window the girl behind the glass scowled seeing him and stood up glaring at him, "Get out, we don't need your kind here," she snapped at him.
Kenta didn't flinch and pressed the card to the glass, "I don't have time for your BS lady. See this, it means I have written permission from Hokage-Sama to use this library whenever I want. It also means he knows I'm here so if I go to him now and tell him you refused to let me in I think he'd be more than willing to find you a cell in T&I to wait in until you've thought up a good reason that Ibiki will believe as to why your refusing me entry." he said as he returned the glare equally as cold.
He knew the threat would work everyone in the village knew who Ibiki was, the head torturer of the T&I division where Anko worked. Kenta had actually had the chance to meet the man a month back when he came looking for Anko, nice enough guy a little intimidating with his height and scars, but nice none the less.
The girl continued to scowl at him but couldn't say anything in revoke as she hit the button to open the cage door. Taking his card away Kenta turned and walked in checking that there was a release button on the inside so he could enter and not worry about being locked in for hours until the hokage found him.
Walking down the rows of shelved Kenta was deep in thought, 'I'd better learn everything I can about the basics first before I try anything and the basics of all Ninjutsu is chakra so better start there and see if there's any thing Anko hasn't taught me about it yet?' he thought as he lifted one of the baskets for holding the scrolls and started going through the rows of scrolls slowly not wanting to miss anything that might be important, 'Chakra control, hmm I wonder what other methods there are besides the leaf and tree climbing ones?' he though as he put the scroll into the basket and looked to see another scroll, 'Chakra natures…wonder what that's about?' he thought as he took down the scroll and put it in his basket before continuing on.
After lifting three more scrolls on the uses of chakra Kenta started going down the Ninjutsu rows, searching with a fine toothcomb. As he continued he noticed a scroll entitled "Bunshin and their categories", taking the scroll down Kenta looked at it puzzled for a moment, 'Does this mean there's more than one type of Bunshin other than what I've learned?' he thought before opening the scroll and reading the first section his eyes widening, 'Interesting, so shinobi can make clones through elements that can fight and aren't just projections. Very interesting indeed, that's another thing to ask Jiji about.' he thought as he rolled the scroll up and put it in his basket and looked back down the rows, 'Hmmm, I need something more than just these few Jutsu, something to really make me stand out and give me an edge, let's see what I can find?' he thinks before looking to the more advanced section of the aisles and smirked.
Coming out of the aisle a few minutes later he had his basket fairly full with another five scrolls he had picked up multiple types of Jutsu to learn, variations of Katon (fire) and Raiton (lighting) Jutsu with a few assorted Doton (earth) Jutsu and even some Suiton (water) and Fūton (wind) Jutsu, though he was a little disappointed in the limited selection of Fūton and Raiton Jutsu they had here but he'd just have to make do. 'Gotta see which type I prefer to use, Jiji said that it's good to have variation in Jutsu choices so I'll learn what I can for now."
As he started walking into the next aisle he stopped and noticed the Bukijutsu (Weapon Techniques) section and smirked, 'Let's see here, I can't start creating my own style until I've got a grasp of the styles there are out there. So I have a grasp on what I've got to work with when the time comes and there's no time like the present.' he thinks as he walks over and starts his next search.
Coming out after ten minutes Kenta had a very happy look on his face as several more scrolls filled his basket, 'Perfect, I should be able to work with these and have a style in no time. It will be practicing it that's going to be the hard part. I think I'll have to see about getting a pair of armoured gloves for this, I don't want my hands cut to shreds' he thinks as he walks before a final aisle catches his eyes, the small Iryō Ninjutsu (Medical Ninja Techniques) aisle that he'd almost missed and a thought came to his head, 'Well that could help until I get the gloves plus it could be interesting to learn' he thought as he walked over and took one of the lower level scrolls after taking a quick peek and walked on.
Getting to the booking section Kenta slotted his many choices into the slot provided and pushed the slot closed only for a storage scroll to roll out the bottom slot with copies of the scrolls he'd booked sealed inside. Taking it Kenta made a beeline to the exit eager to get to Hiruzen and ask him the many questions he now had. However as he left he missed the cold glare he was getting from the librarian, who watched him go before lifting the phone to make a call.
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After leaving the library Kenta quickly took to the roof tops to and started making his way to the apartment building where he and Naruto lived to drop off his scrolls, getting there he opened the scroll and looked through to find one in particular and smirked as he put it on the table in Naruto's apartment and wrote a note and placed it on top that said, "Thought this would help with watching your pranks. We'll work on it tonight when I get back"-Nii-Chan. The title of the scroll read "Kakuremino no Jutsu" (Cloak of Invisibility Technique).
Leaving the rest of the scrolls in his apartment Kenta walked out and took to the rooftops once more heading for the Hokage's office his head buzzing with questions that he was eager to get answered.
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Hiruzen sat in his office his paperwork flow stemmed for the evening as he began to light up his pipe and took a breath before exhaling with a relaxed sigh as he smirked.
"Not many decide to enter my office that way, I can think of only one, and it seems you're taking up that habit as well now." Hiruzen smirked before looking to the open window to see Kenta sitting there shaking his head.
"What can I say, I have style." Kenta said stepping in, before looking at Hiruzen shaking his head again, "You know that's bad for your health Jiji."
Hiruzen chuckled, "When you get to my age Kenta you enjoy the little things, so what questions do you have for…" he started but stopped as his gaze settles on Kenta's chin and a small scowl settled in, "what happened to your chin Kenta, that wasn't from training."
Kenta shook his head, "Teaching some bullies a lesson for picking on those who don't deserve it, I would have let them be except they decided to run their mouths about Otōto. I couldn't let that go, just wasn't expecting one of them to throw dirt in my eyes and come at me with a kunai, they ended up worse than I did." he explained as Hiruzen pulled back the bandage checking the wound as his scowl deepened.
"It's not deep enough to require stitches, but it will scar." Hiruzen said as he replaced the bandage, "Who were they Kenta?"
Kenta shook his head, "I doesn't matter Jiji. I made sure to put the fear of Kami into them before scaring them off. They won't be trying it again."
Hiruzen was going to try and push for the names again but stopped when he saw the look in Kenta's eyes, steadfast and determined, he knew he wouldn't budge from his decision on the matter. 'There's that Uzumaki blood again' Hiruzen thought with a mental smirk before sighing, "Very well Kenta, if you're not wanting to press charges then all right." He said as he sat down behind his desk again, "So I take it your trip to the library was productive and you have questions."
Kenta nodded, "A fair few actually, can you tell me what exactly is this Sharingan I've heard about, I know it's involved with the Uchiha clan but what exactly does it do?"
Hiruzen blinked at the sudden and specific question, "That's a rather specific question, I'll try to explain it as best I can. You see Kenta the Sharingan is what is known as a Bloodline limit or Kekkei Genkai, this is a specific ability that is passed down through a person's blood, the Sharingan is one of the few known Kekkei Genkai that presents itself in the user's eyes and is classified as a Dōjutsu."
"So what do these Sharingan actually look like then when they're used?" Kenta asked.
Hiruzen replies, "Well when an Uchiha has awakened their Sharingan through an intense situation, their Sharingan will present itself as the Uchiha's Iris turns red and three black tomoes form in a ring. When active it gives the Uchiha abilities that are what makes the Uchiha clan so powerful; allowing them to see Chakra and detect Genjutsu with ease, enhanced vision meaning they can read lips and follow extreme movements with ease, and one of the abilities that makes them envious of most shinobi, the ability to copy any Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu with near-perfect accuracy and add it to their own skillsets."
"So you're telling me they only have to see a Jutsu with those eyes and they can copy it perfectly." Kenta said in shock his mind racing with the possibilities of such a skill.
Hiruzen nodded, "Yes as long as they can see the hand signs involved they can copy and preform it, but do not mistake this as mastering a Jutsu Kenta. While they may be able to perform it they will not be able to compare to one who has practiced the Jutsu and mastered it."
"What do you mean master it? How do you master a Jutsu?" Kenta asked trying to figure out what Hiruzen meant.
"You practice it so long and hard that you are able to perform a Jutsu with ease and without hand signs, it takes months of practice, sometimes years, to master a Jutsu to that extent and it's only by that can you truly master a Jutsu. That is what I mean." Hiruzen says.
Kenta nodded, "I see, even at that, the Sharingan is an extremely potent ability with that skill."
"Yes it is and that is only three of its abilities, others are kept secret by the clan but one thing that you should know is that should you ever fight one, do not look into their eyes, they have the power to trap you in a Genjutsu with a single glance and like that the fight is over before it even began." Hiruzen said.
Kenta gulped slightly, "That's just frightening, not being able to fight while looking at your opponents face would be tricky, you'd have to keep your eyes down and watch another part to determine their movements like their feet."
Hiruzen smirked, "Very perceptive Kenta, yes in fact I believe that Gai had been learning such a skill himself, he has a rival with one of the other Jōnin who has an implanted Sharingan and so in order to fight him when he uses it, he has learned to fight by watching his opponents feet, he might teach it to you if you ask."
"I'll have to do that Jiji, just out of curiosity what other Dōjutsu are there, you said there were others?" Kenta asks.
Hiruzen nodded, "One is just a legend, but the third belongs to the next strongest clan in Konoha, the Hyūga clan and their Dōjutsu the Byakugan. It presents itself by pulsing veins around the users eye and grants them extreme visionary abilities allowing them to see chakra networks and see through solid mass as well as full three hundred and sixty degree vision, making them great hunters and trackers as no one can hide from them. And lethal in Taijutsu with their specialized Taijutsu style the Jūken (gentle fist) style that targets their opponents Chakra Pathway System by closing their Tenketsu points with extreme speeds."
Kenta gulped, "That would make them tricky to beat, you couldn't sneak up on them and on top of that they'd be murder at close combat with that style, I hope I never have to fight one in the close future, I'd better start thinking up ways to counter them in fights."
Hiruzen chuckled, "If you do be sure to keep it to yourself, I don't think ether Fugaku Uchiha or Hiashi Hyūga would appreciate you telling people how to beat their clansmen, but what has brought on all these questions? Did you read about them in the library?"
Kenta shook his head, "No reason Jiji, I just over heard someone mention the Sharingan earlier and was curious is all. Actually I was hoping you could explain about two scrolls I read on chakra nature and element Bunshins."
Hiruzen blinked, "Those are rather advanced scrolls you're reading Kenta, elemental Bunshins are Chūnin rank and chakra nature is high Jōnin." he said before stroking his beard as smirked slightly, "But I don't see the harm in explaining some of the basics of those since you're curious. Firstly let's check your natural affinity is." He said as he open the lower left drawer of his desk.
"And how do we do that Jiji?" Kenta asked seeing Hiruzen reach into the drawer.
Hiruzen smirked taking out a slip of paper, "With this." he said holding out the paper. "This is what's known as chakra paper. By channelling your chakra through this paper it will tell you your elemental affinity. There are five types of chakra nature, fire, water, earth, lightning and wind. Fire turns the paper to ash, water makes it soggy, earth turns it to dust, lightning crumples it, and wind cuts it in half. So let's see what you have." Hiruzen finished as Kenta took the paper.
Nodding Kenta looked to the paper and began channelling his chakra and the effect was instantaneous. It cut in half and one part crumpled up and the other side turned soggy. Kenta blinked in shock seeing the paper and looked to Hiruzen who blinked in awe while he almost dropped his pipe.
"Well this is certainly a rarity, three chakra affinities at your age, most Jōnin have two affinities, and too have three is quite rare." Hiruzen said not taking his eyes off the paper, 'you certainly are full of surprizes, just like your Tou-san'.
Kenta couldn't help but smile slightly as he looked back to the paper, "So what does this mean Jiji?" he asked, soon to be regretting that question as Hiruzen cleared his throat.
Three hours later
Kenta was now sitting down on the left sofa his head in his hands as he desperately tried to keep himself awake listening through the three hour long lecture he had walked into asking about what his new chakra affinities meant. He could remember all the Hiruzen had talked about how each affinity made it easier for him to master Jutsu of the same element and how if clans with the Kekkei Genkai could combine the elements to form knew ones, which had begun a whole history lesson on the different clans that had those Kekkei Genkai.
Through it all Kenta had made some mental notes for the next time he went to the library to look up Suiton, Fūton and Raiton Jutsus. Although there wasn't really many of those last two in the library if he recalled.
Now he was listening to Hiruzen talk about Bunshins and how they can be made of different elements, when a certain phrase caught his attention. "And then there's the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu…"
"Kage Bunshin, I though there were only five elements, where's this one fit into that?" Kenta interrupted.
"Actually Kage Bunshins are created by dividing ones chakra in half and splitting it evenly so no actual elements are involved in this process. This one has an advantage over the others the clones are more durable and have added effects, but its high chakra requirements and effects make it what is known as a Kinjutsu or forbidden technique that only with my permission can it be taught. On top of which it is a B class technique that is out of your league for now." Hiruzen warns.
Kenta blinked at Hiruzen's words before grinning, "What's that Jiji, you think I can't hack it or something. I bet you I could have that Jutsu down on my own in a week if I wanted to."
Hiruzen chuckled, "Ha-ha-ha, anxious as always for a challenge," he said before shaking his head, "but this isn't something to be taken lightly Kenta. The Kage Bunshin is a dangerous technique if you use it to much you could drain all your chakra and pass out from chakra exhaustion."
Kenta smirked, "Jiji, when I first unlocked my chakra and at the beginning of my training, Anko said I had one of the largest supplies she'd ever seen. She said I had high Jōnin reserves and that's only grown as I've trained, I think I've got enough chakra to spare easy."
Hiruzen nodded his head, "Indeed I read her report on the matter", 'That's an Uzumaki's reserves for you, by the time he leaves the academy his reserves will dwarf what mine were in my prime. Perhaps he could actually pull it off, it would only help his training if he does and he could pass it on to Naruto in a few years when his own reserves become a problem', "Very well Kenta I will give you permission to learn it. But first, I believe you said something about a bet?"
Kenta smirked as he looked to Hiruzen, "Yes. Alright if I can do it in one week, then you take me on as your student." He said his smirk growing, "I learn under you when I'm not studying at the academy or on my own. To be your student like the Sannin would be an honour, as well as offer me a chance to learn rare Jutsu later."
Hiruzen blinked at the sudden request and slowly a smile came to him before he burst out laughing, "Ha-ha-ha, I see, that's what you want is it?" Hiruzen laughed, "Well if you could master the Kage Bunshin at so young an age you'd definitely be noteworthy enough for that honour and it has been a while sense I took on a student, forty years actually." he said as he stood up from behind his desk and walked over to the right side book case and pressed the lower panel and channelled his chakra into it as it opened revealing an assortment of scrolls, taking one of them as it closed.
Hiruzen turned scroll in hand and smirked, "Now what to choose as a penalty if you can't...…" he said as he paused to think before an even bigger smirk came to him, "I know now," he said holding the scroll out, "if you cannot master the Kage Bunshin within a week from now. Until both you and your brother graduate the academy, you will assist him in cleaning up all of his pranks even if you aren't involved and you aren't to tell him to stop."
Kenta blinked and grinned, the answer was obvious, "You're on." he said taking the scroll and opened it and started reading.
Hiruzen smirked as he walked back to his desk, "You have one week, I'll expect the scroll returned then and you'll start cleaning up your brother's pranks that day as well."
Kenta nodded as he read, "Don't be so sure Jiji, I'll have this done in no time." he said before rolling up the scroll, "You'd better be ready to start my lessons when I get back Sensei. Oh and before I forget, can we adjust my training schedule so I can have this day every week off?"
Hiruzen looked at him curiously for a second, "Why's this my boy, has something come up?"
Kenta shook his head, "Um, it's just that I have a continuous arrangement that I've got from now on so I need the day off each week to take care of it."
Hiruzen chuckled, "Very well my boy I'll arrange it with Anko. Now go on get out of here, and good luck." he said waving Kenta to leave.
Kenta nodded as he walked to the door, "You know Jiji, I can already see how this Jutsu will be useful. But I have to ask with that whole memory and consciousness part why don't you use them to do your paperwork it could give you time to do more important matters like training?" Kenta said seeing the blinking form of Hiruzen looking at him, Kenta shrugged, "Just a suggestion." he said before closing the door behind him.
Hiruzen smacked his forehead, "Damn it, why didn't I think of that." he said in a sigh just as an ANBU appeared in a Shunshin, it had a white boar mask with a red streak down its right side.
"Hokage-Sama, you're presence is requested in the council chambers, a meeting has been requested." the ANBU informed him with a slightly monotone voice.
Hiruzen sighed, "Who called for the meeting this time?" he asked rubbing his temple.
"Both the elder council and the civilian side, the reason for the meeting was not given." the ANBU replied voice still monotone.
Hiruzen nodded, "Very well then, let's get this over with, but first." he said as he formed the cross sign and two shadow clones formed, "You two get started on tomorrows paperwork and keep working the whole night, after this meeting I'm heading to bed. I haven't had an early night in five years." Hiruzen smirked before he disappeared in a Shunshin heading for the council chamber.
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Arriving in the council chamber Hiruzen sighed slight seeing everyone was already there. The room as a perfect circle with the curved tables in the shape of a horseshoe with a lower area in the middle for anyone called to speak before the council.
On one side there was the civilian councillors, the more prestigious of the civilians representing the shops, businesses, banks, farms, families, restaurants, services and public facilities of the village, towards the end of the desk nearer to the Hokage's seat sat the elder council made up of three members to serve as the Hokage's immediate council in times of war it consisted of:
Homura Mitokado, a former teammate of Hiruzen's and member of the now dissolved team Tobirama; His short hair now grey and receding showing his ageing lines on his forehead more and more each day. Hit lower jaw now covered by a short grey beard and his frown ever constant, his eyes always half closes passed his jade green glasses.
Koharu Utatane, another former teammate of Hiruzens and the last member of the now dissolved team Tobirama; her grey hair pulled back in two buns with golden needle going through them like a Dango stick, on the thinker end hangs two wind chime like objects and on the thicker end was three ruby coloured spheres. Her age clearly showing on her face as she has taken to squinting over the years.
Both of which wore similar long kimonos in similar grey, brown and black colour schemes, each held closed by a grey Obi and a pale white sash.
The third member of the elder council was Danzō Shimura, an old friend to Hiruzen, though the two have very different views concerning the village's future, he also serves as the Hokage's military advisor in war time. Though he had the appearance of a frail old man, any experienced shinobi could tell differently by sensing his chakra. He normally walked with a cane and half his face was covered in bandages extending over his right eye, he also has an X-shaped scar on his chin ever since he was young, his attire consisting of a white shirt and black robe covering frim his right shoulder to his left hip and down to his feet, with a purple sash tied around his waist.
On the other side are the clan heads: First from the Hokage's chair is Shikaku Nara, Nara clan head and one of the previous members of the Ino–Shika–Chō trio; he had two scars on the right side of his face which were probably his most noticeable feature. He has dark hair tied up into a spiky ponytail, dark eyes as well as a goatee. His ears were also pierced. Like many of the clan heads he was an active shinobi and as so wore clothing of that of a shinobi, Shikaku wore a meshed shirt underneath his flak jacket, a deer skin coat over that and hand guards. He has a genius level intelligence, but he's an extremely lazy one, so he tried to get as much sleep when he could.
Next was Inoichi Yamanaka head of the Yamanaka clan and one of the previous members of the Ino–Shika–Chō trio, he was also a valued member of the torture and intelligence division and the Hokage's right hand man as Shikaku was his left; Inoichi was also a shinobi, he had long ash blond hair reaching into his back, which he wore spiky on top and ending in a long ponytail, blue-green eyes and strong facial features, which included a well-defined jaw line, wearing the standard flak jacket over a black outfit, complete with hand-guards, forehead protector and a sleeveless red haori.
Then was Chōza Akimichi the final member of the Ino–Shika–Chō trio; he is a tall, plump man with long, spiky red hair and purple markings on his cheeks, wearing a samurai like outfit which entails a black suit completed with armour that has the kanji for "food" on it. With the addition of a rope belt, hand-guards, and instead of a forehead protector he wears a hachimaki tied around his head, as most chefs do as one of the thinks Akimichi were known for was their restaurants, he also wore a pair of silver, hooped earrings.
Next came Tsume Inuzuka and currently the only female clan head among the clans, but she was not someone you would want to mess with, she has an animalistic look. She has long, spiky, untamed brown hair, vertical slit-like pupils, elongated canine teeth and nails. She also has the clan fang markings on her cheeks as well as markings over her eyes and a dark shade of purple lipstick. She wears the standard outfit of a Konoha shinobi consisting of flak jacket and a black suit underneath with the sleeves rolled up and bandages around her legs.
After her was the more stoic face of Hiashi Hyūga, Hyūga clan head, he has long, dark-brown hair, and featureless white eyes like all members of his clan, who wield the Byakugan. He normally wears very traditional, loose fitting robes with a long-sleeved, brown haori.
Then there was Fugaku Uchiha, clan head of the Uchiha clan and just like Hiashi rather stoic, his dark brown hair reaching to the base of his neck with the front cut shorter and parted at the front, he wore a simple grey kimono with a white diamond pattern around its neck rim with a pair of grey pants and wooden sandals.
And then finally came Shibi Aburame, head of the Aburame clan, like all members of his clan, has his eyes obscured by dark glasses which feature a single tassel hanging down from one-side. He has very spiky short black hair and a moustache, and wears a high collared outfit.
As Hiruzen walked to and took his seat he noticed someone who normally wasn't present for the meetings. Beside Fugaku stood the smaller form of his young daughter Sayaka Uchiha, her presence confused him for a moment before deciding to let things play out to find out exactly what was going on as he sighed once more before speaking, "Alright what is the reason behind this meeting?"
At his words one of the civilian council members stood up and Hiruzen frowned seeing her, Mebuki Haruno, one of the more vocal members of the civilian side. Mebuki is a fair-skinned woman with shoulder-length, blonde hair with a single bang, which falls down into her face. She also has green eyes and wears a white qipao dress with three red circular designs at the bottom of the front of her dress as well as the back. Underneath the dress, she wears pink ¾-length pants along with brown sandals.
"Hokage-Sama, it has been reported by concerned citizens that one Kenta Uzumaki assaulted three civilian children in a small forest area with a sword. The parents of this children wish to press charges for the assault." Mebuki spoke her tone respectful but confidant.
After she had spoken there were a few whispers going round the civilian side whispers of demons influencing children and such, but they were quickly silenced when Hiruzen cleared his throat leaking a small amount of Sakki get the attention back to himself.
"I see." Hiruzen said before sighing to himself while thinking, 'I thought this might happen', "Are there any witnesses to this alleged attack that can verify the events?"
"Hai, Hokage-Sama. The three boys reported that Sayaka Uchiha was present in the area at the time of the attack and it was requested that she was brought here to give her statement before the council on events." Mebuki reported as she sat back down.
Fugaku looked to his daughter with his usual cold eyes and gestured for her to step out, she bowed respectfully before walking to the centre of the room, her emotions in check like she had been taught to do so during official events.
Hiruzen smiled down to the girl before speaking gently, "Sayaka, can you please inform us on the events of which we are currently discussing and please don't leave anything out." he ask giving his best grandfather tone, Uchiha or not she was still a little girl and this would be a frightening experience for her.
Sayaka nodded her head with a small smile before letting it fade as she began to speak. "Hai Hokage-Sama. I witnessed the events these boys have reported, but what they failed to mention was that it was they themselves who provoked the attack, first by insulting myself and the Uchiha clan."
Hearing that Fugaku's eyes narrowed, he had not been informed of this as his glare levelled on the civilian side as he continued to listen to his daughter testifying.
"To which Uzumaki-san came to my defence vocally, then in retaliation the boys insulted his own family to which Uzumaki-san warned them to stop, but they continued to do so before the first blow was given by Uzumaki-san. The other boys continued to insult him and he quickly put them both down only using his own fists. It was the oldest boy who first pulled his weapon and injured Uzumaki-san by slashing at his chin after blinding him with dirt. Though he was easily disarmed and knocked to the ground by Uzumaki-san, followed by the third boy who attacked Uzumaki-san with a rock. It was only then did Uzumaki-san draw his sword as a deterrent to any further actions against him before advising the boys to leave." Sayaka finished giving a head bow.
This caused some more whispers to go through the room, most questioning how Kenta had such skill at his age and where he'd gotten the sword.
Shibi Aburame then asked a question, "Uchiha-san, might I enquire as to why you were in that area to begin with?" he asked out of minor curiosity.
Sayaka paused for a moment feeling her Tou-san's gaze on her before she spoke, "I go there on my day of from study to relax, the river side is peaceful and I find it a quiet place to gather my thoughts. The boys in question often decide to try and provoke me into disgraceful actions through insults, when that happens I normally leave. This time I chose to retort questioning their own strength if they felt that they needed to be in a group just to come and insult myself, they were on the verge of assaulting myself when Uzumaki-san came to my aid."
Hiruzen couldn't help but smirk slightly hearing Sayaka explain, 'Now I see, so this is where Kenta's fascination of the Sharingan came from and why he wanted this day off every week, it's good to see he's found a friend', Hiruzen thought before clearing his throat, "It sounds to me that it is the boys who are in the wrong here. They provoked the incident and were blatantly looking for trouble and it was one of them who drew and used their weapons first and even injured Kenta as well. An injury, I had the chance to inspect less than a few hours ago when he came and reported the incident to me. The injury isn't life threatening, but will no doubt leave a nasty scar on his face. But Kenta expressed his wish for charges not to be pressed; as such I recommend the matter is dropped. It was a child's fight that got out of control, nothing more."
Fugaku let his scowl drop and closed his eyes before speaking, "I second the motion." he spoke out getting some questioning glances from the other clan heads, "Uzumaki-san was acting partially in defence of my daughter and clan, so I will act in defence of him on this matter," he continued before opening his eyes and looking to Hiruzen, "Hokage-Sama, might I request my thanks for this act be given to Uzumaki-san and my apologies that he was hurt on the matter such an outcome was most unfortunate."
Hiruzen nodded in acceptance, "Very well, I will pass it on the next I see him." he replied getting a nod from the Uchiha clan head as Sayaka returned to his side.
At this point Koharu from the elder council spoke up, "Be that as it may, there is still the matter of the sword he possessed, where he got it from and the possibility that it might be stolen."
Danzō then chose this time to speak as well, "Perhaps, it has also come to my attention from an anonymous source that the boy is being trained in secret for the past three months, before he's even in the academy."
Hiruzen settled a glare on Danzō as his fists clenched, 'Anonymous source my ass, he has someone watching them, or rather Kenta…what are you plotting Danzō' Hiruzen thought only to be pulled out of them as Mebuki spoke as well.
"I was also informed by the librarian that he forced his way into the shinobi library this evening and took scrolls of Jutsus and techniques." she said as voices began to circle the room growing louder.
Sayaka meanwhile was listening and wasn't sure what to think of all this. They were talking about someone her age breaking into the library that was for shinobi and guarded by shinobi, and stealing scrolls. Even to her that was ridiculous, she knew first hand that Kenta has some skill but not enough to pull something like that off.
Hiruzen hearing the final statement had a scowl on his face which only deepened as the voiced grew before he finally decided to silence them as he spoke with a raised voice, "Enough!" he said as he let out a burst of low Sakki enough to silence the whole room, "These matters are easily answered. Three months ago Kenta came to me and made a reasonable request for early training before the academy, reasoning that he'd be at a disadvantage from the other children who had parents to get the ready for the academy and that clan children would even receive training by now."
Most clan heads were nodding slightly, most of them had begun training their children for the academy by teaching them clan techniques as was tradition to give them time to learn them, so to request early training wasn't much to ask and given his orphan status he wouldn't have anyone to turn to bar the Hokage for such a request.
Hiruzen took a breath before continuing, "I found his request to be reasonable and assigned him a newly promoted Chūnin to help him get started and get him ready for the academy. The sword was given to him on my orders to arm him and start him on his training. Today he passed a test I gave him on his skill set and as a reward I gave him access to the shinobi library to further advance his knowledge, under the supervision of his Chūnin instructor. There was no theft involved in anything, and I will personally look into any such allegations tomorrow morning, as I believe them to be blatant lies." Hiruzen noticed Danzō was about to speak but cut him off, "As Hokage it was under my digression to grant privileges such as have been given Kenta as his arguments for them were within reason."
Hearing his tone the civilians decided it wise not to dispute his decision and the clan heads nodded in agreement, Fugaku gave Hiruzen a curious glance which was rare for him, before speaking, "Uzumaki-san sounds like a rather level headed young man to be able to form such compelling arguments at his age."
Hiruzen nodded in agreement, "That he is. Its sometimes like talking with an adult with him, though he can still act his age at times. Now if that is all…" Hiruzen said as he stood up, "this meeting is adjourned and I bid you all good night." he said, and then used the Shunshin to get away before another topic could be brought up. He went to bed knowing his clones would pick up the paperwork.
Scene break- six days later
Hiruzen was sitting in his office with his feet up as he exhaled smoke from his pipe after another day of form filling. Letting out a breath as he relaxed, the past six days had been the most relaxing he'd had in the past ten years as Hokage, each day his clones had been on paperwork duty and he hadn't had to do anything but make them for the task, before sitting back and relaxing as he enjoyed his free time. He'd actually been able to train for the first time in a long time and he wasn't pleased with how poor his condition had been it would take a lot of work to get him back to his former strength, but he had time now to do so with no rush.
He was about to bring out his little orange book and relax further when the door knocked making him sigh, 'Another time then' he thought before putting the book back into his robes, "Come in." he called as the door opened as Kenta walked in with a grin on his face and scroll in his hand.
Hiruzen smiled seeing him, "Ah Kenta it's been six days so far, how goes the Jutsu? Don't be ashamed coming asking for help. If you want we can call off the bet…" Hiruzen started to offer but stopped when he saw Kenta's grin growing even more.
"Actually Jiji, I've come to tell you something." Kenta started as he raised his hands up into the familiar cross sign, "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu" he called out before he was covered in smoke before revealing three Kenta standing before an astounded Hiruzen, """I've got it down already."""
Hiruzen was astounded looking at Kenta, 'only ten years old and to have already got the hang of such a high level Ninjutsu like this. Just what are you capable of Kenta?' Hiruzen thought as two of the Kenta's poofed into smoke revealing the original grinning like mad which only served to make Hiruzen chuckle before shaking his head, "You never do cease to amaze me, though I suppose I should probably get used to it, my new student." Hiruzen smiled, 'I haven't had a student for years, it will certainly be nice to relive the experience' Hiruzen though before an old smile came to his face one that had normally made the Sannin shiver when they were younger, "But don't think I'll be going easy on you just because you're young I'm going to work you into a great shinobi."
Kenta grinned back before putting his hands together and bowing, "I wouldn't have it any other way, Hokage-sensei."
Hiruzen chuckled, "Enough of that now, call me Sarutobi, as my new student that is only fitting. Now get on home before it gets dark." Hiruzen said as he gestured to the door with a smile
Kenta nodded with a grin, "Hai Sarutobi-sensei." he said as he went for the door but stopped then Hiruzen called him.
"Oh Kenta," Kenta turned only to see Hiruzen smiling at him, "I'm extremely proud of you learning such an advanced Jutsu at your age in six days is an achievement in itself." Hiruzen said with a proud smile.
That was when Kenta grinned even more, "Oh it didn't take me six days I had it done in two." Kenta said like it was nothing.
At that Hiruzen's eyes went wide as he registered what he had just been told, "Two days." he spoke making sure he heard right, "…Then why, why did you wait so long before coming to tell me?"
Kenta chuckled as he rubbed the back of his head slightly embarrassed, "Well to be truthful I kind of lost track of time. Once I was able to hold the clones for an hour I started to really notice their effects of how their experiences and memories come back to me, so I kind of went overboard using them to read as much as I could and practice my chakra control. In the beginning I could only create five clones but by day two that was up to fifty and by three I had a hundred and fifty. I then had them split into groups and start reading everything they could in the library. The librarian nearly had a heart attack when I used the clones there and we got to work, I think I've read two sections already, but there's still so much left."
At that moment Hiruzen was doing the Fish out of water Jutsu his mouth gaping and his eyes wide at what he was being told, such a method of training shouldn't have been possible, well for normal people that was, normal people with normal chakra reserves. But Kenta he was beyond the norm, he was an Uzumaki and if there was one thing they loved to do was break the norm repeatedly.
Finally snapping out of his Jutsu Hiruzen chuckled, "Kenta, you are truly one of a kind, learning that Jutsu and in the same day discovering its side effect and making it work for you I should have expected this from you. Originally this technique was meant for spying and recognisance, but to use it as you have isn't something normal people can do due to our reserves because we could never make enough clones for it to have as great an effect as much as yours can."
Kenta grinned, "I kind of figured that out too Jiji, well I'll see you the day after tomorrow Jiji."
"Be here and nine sharp and I'll begin your first lessons, and we'll put your clones to work also." Hiruzen said with a smirk.
Kenta nodded, "Hai Sarutobi-sensei." he said before running out the door heading home leaving a smirking Hiruzen in his office who shook his head in disbelieve.
'Two days for a B-rank Ninjutsu like the Kage Bunshin…I may just have my work cut out for me, that boy will make a fine shinobi' Hiruzen thought before looking to the picture of the Yondaime Hokage on the wall, 'You would be proud Minato and I'm sure he will rub off on Naruto shortly, those two are practically inseparable.'
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