5 Chapter 4 (2/2)
”You moron!” Iruka yelled with some cloth plugging his nose, ”don't invent stupid skills.”
Naruto just stands there accepting the aftermath. I liked this boy; he was brave and will accept the consequences of his actions if he gets caught that is. The day's class went on without much distraction from Naruto, I got a brief explanation of the hierarchy and systems inside the village which they pretty much happy to give it to me. Afterwards, I finally understood the inner workings and the extent of Kage's power towards the country and there goes my first day at Konoha Ninja Academy. Hinata and I have almost reached the Hyuuga compound when I decided to move forward with Hiashi-sama's suggestion last night.
”Hinata, will you tell Hiashi-sama that I am going to the Hokage's Office and that I will be home late?” I asked her and she said yes. I immediately ran at my full speed towards the Hokage's Office. I knocked on the doors and enter it.
”Hikari-kun, to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?” Sandaime asked. He was smoking his pipe. I bowed at him.
”Sorry to interrupt your work, Sandaime-sama. I was wondering if you could grant me access to your archive for me to find out more about my mother and brothers,” I said.
”I had gone through it ahead of you since I had finished today's paperwork. There are no further records here, I am afraid. Even about your dojutsu--the Rinne-Sharingan,” he answered. My face visibly fell.
”How are you adjusting to school and how was your first day at the Ninja Academy?” he continued, trying to change the subject and it worked. I grinned at him.
”I was homeschooled by my Mother and her attendant thus being in a classroom is a major difference from what I had experienced. It was a lot of fun, Naruto invented this obnoxious jutsu to prank Iruka-sensei. That was the funniest thing I saw in this village. But already, tomorrow is the final test to become a genin. I am afraid that if I failed this, I might tarnish the Hyuuga's reputation,” I said while rubbing the back of my head. Sandaime was silent now as he considered for a bit.
”Well, I am free this evening. I could give you a crash lesson and we could explore your Rinne-Sharingan capabilities while we're at it. How about that?” the Hokage offered.
”You? The Hokage of Konoha willing to take some time off his busy schedule to teach me? I would be honoured. But wouldn't I be a hassle?” I was taken aback.
”None at all. Let's go to my private training ground,” he said as he stood up. I followed his stride as I was taking in my new situation
The Sandaime Hokage, the strongest ninja in Konoha is going to teach me ninjutsu.
I was untying the cloth on my forehead when Sandaime took off his robe and hat. He was wearing a black jumpsuit underneath it.
”For the remainder of the session, you will address me as Sarutobi-Sensei. We'll start with the traditional ninja sparring to gauge your levels. I take it that you are familiar with chakra and I was told by Hiashi that your taijutsu was exceptional for your age. He even pegged you as a natural prodigy by today's standard but we understand that you aren't by any means following such standards,” Sandaime began and brought his right hand to form a seal, ”this is the Seal of Confrontation which means 'I've come to face you in battle.'”
I brought my hand to form the same seal. I fully recognized that Sandaime is the most formidable ninja in the village so, I bowed.
”Sarutobi-sensei, I will fight you to the best of my ability,” I rose and my Rinne-Sharingan shot open while veins showing around my Byakugan.
”I am honoured,” he said as he chuckled. I rushed at him at my full speed and attacked him with my Juken. Despite his age, he managed to fend off my attacks. But I was noticing something else; I could see his movements a few microseconds ahead of it being executed. He was surprised.
”I see, try to copy what I will do now, Hikari-kun,” he instructed. Sandaime made a series of hand seals while kneading chakra; Ram, Horse, Snake, Dragon, Rat, Ox, Tiger. I made the same hand seals as his with a fraction of a second delay. I felt my chakra was moving all over my body as if it was moulding into something.
”Katon; Karyu Endan!” We said in unison. Three flow of dragon looking flames went out of our breath and collided with the opposing flame respectively which negated its destructive force. We made a few ninshu and cancelling out each other until the last one. Sandaime weaved the next series; Tiger, Hare, Boar, Dog.
”Doton; Doryuheki!” we collectively said and suddenly the ground beneath us rose upwards. Sandaime released his hands and I followed suit.
”That explained the Sharingan part of its name,” Sandaime said.
”What do you mean, Sarutobi-sensei?” I inquired.
”Your dojutsu is the ultimate dojutsu in which the Sharingan was derived from. Sharingan is the Dojutsu of the Uchiha Clan as much as the Byakugan to the Hyuuga. I believe that you can use all of the Uchiha Dojutsu techniques and one of them was ninjutsu copying. Apart from that, combined with that pure Byakugan of yours, one could conquer an entire nation with it. You would be a very strong ninja, Hikari. You already could surpass my old students,” he explained.
”That might be pushing it, sensei. Uchiha Sasuke was one right? How come I didn't see the eye on him?” I asked changing the subject.
”The Sharingan can only be awakened if the Uchiha undergoes a severe emotional trauma. The boy still hasn't awakened it yet and if he did, it is distinctive that you will know it's a Sharingan,” he explained. I was silent as I knew it so well how severe of a trauma it could be.
”But there are others besides him?” I pressed to distract myself. Sandaime sighed and looked at the sky.
”Uchiha Sasuke is the only living Uchiha in Konoha. His brother killed the rest of his clan and fled the village to become a missing-nin,” he slowly explained.
”How could a person even do that--killing his blood?” I muttered.
”I don't know of his motives but if I had to guess. He might be on the quest to possess some power that could rival yours. The Mangekyou Sharingan, an ultimate form of the Sharingan. It can give access to another level of jutsu to the user,” my sensei continued.
”Was it worth it to seek power at the cost of one's pain?” I said in disdain.
”I don't know and I hope that the same won't happen to any other people in the village including you,” Sandaime said.
”I won't even approve of such maniacal ideas,” I seethed. My sensei smiled.
”Let's continue with our lessons. You have now possessed a great set of jutsus but you are still trying to figure out your Dojutsu. I dare say you can already be called Jounin with this skill set. But you still have to build your stamina among other things. So, I am going to run you ragged,” Sandaime said.
”Yes, Sensei!” I grinned. That evening was the longest evening I ever had in my life. I came how right after dinner with all sorts of cuts and bruises all over my body. I show up at the spot where they usually had their supper. I groaned which let Hanabi saw me and screamed ghostlily. Hiashi and Hinata stood up and took their stance. I pushed my feet forward into the light.
”uh... I'm hungry...” I groaned. My body was sore all over. Hanabi went ahead and grabbed my hand to pull me to sit on the porch.
”Oni-chan, where did you go all day?” she whined.
”Training... Sarutobi-sensei...” I managed. I heard Hiashi chuckled.
”So you managed to be trained by the professor himself?” He said. I was about to ask what did he mean by that but my stomach croaked.
”Hinata, bring some food here for Hikari and more tea,” Hiashi asked and she bowed.
”Yes, Tou-sama. Hanabi-chan, come and help me,” she said. Hanabi and her went inside hurriedly.
”So, what did you learn?” Hiashi inquired. I was still panting.
”More than I need for examination tomorrow... which he and Kakashi forgot to mention... I got stamina training after ninjutsu training,” I managed.
”Ninjutsu training?” he asked, surprised.
”Apparently, I can also be an Uchiha with the eye and Sarutobi-sensei had me copy his Jutsus,” I clipped. Hiashi just stared at me while the girls came out with trays of foods but I immediately reached for the water first and drank through the first two containers. Hinata was patching me up as I ate and Hiashi was watching me along with Hanabi. When Hinata suddenly pressed too hard, I choked. I was thankful that Hanabi acted fast and saved me.
”Thanks, Hanabi-chan,” I said.
”Eat slowly, geez! Oni-chan, the food isn't running away,” Hanabi scolded me. They laughed again at my expense as I grinned and rubbed the back of my head.