InuYasha Fan Fiction / Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Found in Sand ❯ Eliminations ( Chapter 9 )

“Speaking”
`Thoughts'


<b>Chapter Nine
eliminations</b>



Kagome flew over head as the ninja below did their laps. She could see that many were struggling to continue and knew many would give up soon. `Good I have no time to train ninja that give up so easily' Kagome thought as her plan for weeding out the weaklings started.

Once the laps were completed only 17 of the ninja had returned to the training grounds. They were all thoroughly exhausted from the run and Kagome knew she had a lot of work ahead of her. Kagome walked closer to the ninja now standing at attention waiting for her orders. None of them were prepared for what she had planed for them and Kagome had idly wondered if there would be any ninja left to choose from. “It would seem I have a lot of work ahead of me.” Kagome said looking over who was left. “Demons are born the superior race naturally faster, stronger, and have higher endurance then we humans. Demon Slayers are normally trained at the age of 10 and training does not officially end until the student was to reach the age of 16. Within that time the future slayer is taught how to turn harmless plants into deadly poisons, all demon slayers are taught swordsmen ship and one other range weapon that suits them best.” Kagome pauses to allow the information to sink in.

Once she was sure they were all on the same page she continues “The normal demon slayer could run just as fast as a mid ranked demon, or jump just as high as one. Since we do not have the years normally taken to train a slayer if chosen prepare yourself for hell. I must train your bodies and minds with all the knowledge of a demon slayer in as little time as 2 months.”

“9 of you will be going home and the seven chosen will be ready to leave at dawn. You will learn to live off of the lands this means you do not pack food and only cloths enough for 5 days. You can however bring bathing supplies because some demons have a habit of dying messily. Trust me you do not want to be covered in demon intestines and not have soap.” Kagome pauses thinking of what to say next.

“You all must know that this is going to be dangerous and some might even be killed. Because of the time limit you will be trained with a hands on approach. Until you have proven yourself strong enough you will only face lower level demons as it stands now none of you would stand a chance against a Daiyoukai.” Kagome continued until she was disrupted by one of the ninja in the crowd.


“What is a Daiyoukai?” a male voice questioned, but Kagome could not see who it was that asked it.


“A Daiyoukai means great demon. A Daiyoukai can take a humanoid form the more powerful the demon the more human it will look. Those are the demons to be most weary of because they are far more powerful then any of you have faced in the past. Canine demons such as kitsune, inu, or ookami all have at least one identifier. Full blooded fox demons can be seen with ears or a tail sometimes both. Full blooded dog demons have detachable tails, but their hanyou's have ears and no tail. Full blooded wolf demons have tails all demons have claws, fangs, and if they did not have the ears of their animal counter part then they had pointed ears. This is all stuff that will be taught in greater detail once I have chosen who I will train.” Kagome explained the best she could with only a small amount of time for the explanation.

“As I was saying before none of you would stand a chance as you are now against a Daiyoukai. So if we were to run into an enemy demon that was a Daiyoukai you are to stand down and allow me to take care of it unless I have told you that you could enter the fight against a Daiyoukai. If my orders are not followed you will be sent back to the village I will not tolerate insubordination especially when your lives are my responsibility!” Kagome said wanting to get the point across that this was going to be hard and dangerous.

“Once the 2 months are over we will return here. 5 will be chosen to say and continue their training. Those 5 will complete the taijiya training completely while traveling with me in a country wide demon extermination. It is up to us to return the balance to your once almost demon free world. So now on to the second part of the eliminations.” Kagome said with an overly cheery voice and a clap of her hands.

“Since I do not have the time to train from scratch I want all those who can handle a sword to step foreword and name yourself. In the feudal era this was all done without use of those fancy ninja tricks you all have become lazy from using. From this moment on none of you are to use your chakra to enhance your performance.” Kagome said as she watched a few ninja stand forward.


First to step up was not a surprise to Kagome since he was one of the few who carried something similar to a katana “Sasuke Uchiha”


Second was a boy she had never seen before but he reminded her of Sesshomaru with his emotionless eyes “Sai”


The Third was the silver haired man she had met when she awoken in the hospital “Kakashi Hatake” the man said stepping foreword while putting a small orange book inside of his vest.


The fourth to step forward was the man that looked to be the father of her new apprentice Lee. “Gai Maito yeah!” he said with a thumbs up and a sparkling smile. Kagome had to forcibly stifle her laugh as Rock Lee whooped in joy adding to the effect the eccentric man already added.


The fifth to step forward was another silver haired male, but he was noticeably younger then the other. “Suigetsu Hozuki” he said as he dropped the sword beside him.


Kagome looked at this Suigetsu Hozuki person then to his sword “Your sword.” Kagome started but stopped thinking about how to say what she wanted.


The guy looked at his sword then to the girl “Ya what about it?” he asked feeling a little defensive about what she would say. He knew that she was a supposed holy woman and she could probably sense all the blood that the sword has spilt.


“You know not what you hold do you?” Kagome asked genuinely curious `how could someone own a demon sword and not now it?' The sword looked without a better word constipated. The sword was backed up from disuse it would seem that the special technique of the sword has not been released for centuries.


“This is one of the swords from the seven swordsmen of the mist.” he said easily thinking that she did not know that he too was one of the swordsmen.


“No that is not the swords origin. The true power of that sword has not been used in centuries, but I guess it makes sense. In order to activate a demon sword you would have to house demon blood and all though you are tainted enough to be a demon you are not the only other way is to have the polar opposite power which you do not.” Kagome said to the now shocked boy. “Anyway back to business.” Kagome said looking to the 5 that stepped forward while unsheathing her sword. “Sasuke you first.” Kagome said as she stepped away from the crowd and Sasuke followed.

“I will spare with each of you to gauge your skill level. Begin” Kagome said standing in a defensive stance.


Remembering that he can not use his chakra he charges forward katana drawn. Kagome meets his sword and the first sounds of metal clashing began. Kagome moved at a reduced speed to be fair, but the fight was still over in 5 minutes.


“Not bad, but you need a lot of work. Your legs are to far apart when you are in a stance. You grip is to tight which makes it easy to have knocked out of your hands. And you need to work on covering your sides when you take on offensive actions. Now Sai lets see what you got shall we?”


Sai stepped forward unsheathing his short sword and Kagome says “Begin” he moved faster then Sasuke and his battle face was near flawless. His defensive technique was good and his offensive technique needed work, but he covered himself greatly. Though fast and defensively good he did not have enough muscle to over power her and win so once she was satisfied which her assessment she met his sword face on with sheer force twisted him so his sword flew out of his hands.


“That was good. You good on the defensive but your offensive needs work. You are fast but you lack the strength in your arms needed to overpower an opponent who may be better then you with a sword. You had the perfect battle face and eyes to fight a demon however. Kakashi you next” Kagome said after Sai walked back towards the group.


Kakashi steps forward with Sasuke sword in hand taking on a defensive stance wanting her to attack first. Kagome saw this and smiled before racing forward and their sword met for the first time. Hold position Kagome whispers for only him to hear “that was smart of you. By setting yourself up for the defensive it allowed you to measure my speed and technique. If you were well versed in the field of swordsmen ship you would be able to set up the perfect defensive and following with an offensive that complimented the stance you already taken.” Kagome finished as they broke apart.

He was good with what little he knew and Kagome knew he would make an excellent swordsmen once he learned everything. After 10 minutes of sparing Kagome called an end to the spar since she did not wish to hurt him. “You are great with a sword Kakashi. Your stance was perfect for the basic technique you used. I would say you have mastered what you know and could only improve by learning new techniques. Gai you next” Kagome said after Kakashi and her bowed to each other.


Kakashi was happy that he did not loose horribly to her as he had first thought. He knew she could have won but he figured that she did not want to hurt them before the actual training took place.


Gai stepped forward taking Sasuke's sword as well and stood across from the miko awaiting her order to start. “Begin” Kagome said and he raced forward.


The sheer force he used with his swing pushed her backwards, but he was more like Inuyasha with his un relentless swinging. Wanting to teach him and all those watching how bad a technique this was Kagome blocked one of his swings and swept a leg out and tripped him. Kagome was up on him sword to his throat as soon as he touched the ground. The fight lasted 3 minuted but was sure to teach a valuable lesson. “You are to rash in your fighting. You leave yourself open far to many times. I could have severed a limb several times during your attack. You do however use a great deal of force and with the correct training could possibly disarm anyone with a sword.” Kagome added the last part not to dent his pride to much.


God that was embarrassing. To be defeated so easily and fast by a female no less and to top it all off his rival Kakashi received praise! Ah oh well she did say that with some training he could disarm anyone and that did include Kakashi! So now with a fixed mood he walked back towards the crowd.


The last person came forward with his sword in hand. “Begin” Kagome said then he charged at her sword ready to take off her head. Kagome ducks punching him in the stomach to which he grunts in pain. Wanting to tease the boy Kagome taunts him with her secret “If you knew how to correctly use that sword you could attack me without being near me.”


Stepping back in order to take on a defensive stance he asks “How do you know so much about this sword?” He asked blocking her attack.


He was good better then the others at least, but he needed practice working with the sword he carried that much was obvious. “Because it speaks to me asking me to release its pent up power. Your sword is in pain from the neglect of being used correctly.” Kagome informed him making him all the more interested in the power his sword truly held. But he would never admit to ignorance so he continued with his fight. Having seen enough Kagome disarmed him quickly ending the fight easily. “You are far better then I thought you would be, but you need practice with wielding a sword of this size. It takes time to swing and is far to big your you to make quick movements against someone who maybe faster then you.” Kagome finished sheathing her sword and walking back to the crowd.

Closing her eyes Kagome activates her miko eyes to get a better view of the talent. When she opens them her eyes are no longer blue but pink. The change caused surprise in all those but Neji having already seen it.


“What happen to your eyes Kagome-chan?” Naruto asks speaking for the first time since his arrival.


“These are my miko eyes. It will help me choose who I will pick for the training and since I do not know all of your names you will introduce yourself when I reach you and answer any question I ask. After I have evaluated you all I will call the name of my chosen once seven not counting Lee is standing behind me the rest of you are dismissed.” Kagome said looking over the crowd once more. Kagome walks to the left of the crowd to begin there. “Name and special talent?” she asks the ninja with glasses and a jacket covering most of his face with a funny look on her face. Kagome could see the bugs in his body and was worried having never heard of such a thing.


“Shino Aburame, bug manipulation.” He said standing tall, but Kagome could not tell where he was looking because of the glasses.


“So you know about the bugs inside of your body?” Kagome asked and he answered with an uncomfortable “Hai” Kagome could see the bugs perfectly and could not help it when her thoughts escaped her mouth “they look like mini Saimyosho”


Shino prided himself on his knowledge of bugs and is intensely fascinated by them so when Kagome uttered the name of a bug he had never heard of he could not help but be curious “Saimyosho? I have never heard of such a bug.”


Kagome smiled at his curiosity while answering “I am not surprised, they are demon bugs. Saimyosho are hell wasps. Poisonous to both human and demon if stung one would have less then a day to live if antidote is not found and taken before death. They were used in the feudal era by an enemy hanyou who was as evil as they come. He summoned the Saimyosho from hell by the hives and used them to spy on his enemies, but he also used them to poison Miroku the monk I traveled with when he used his wind tunnel. They are weak as far as demons go, but in a swarm they can shift together to make an offensive weapon to fight an enemy. Just pray that you never see one because there is only one being that can summons them and if he were here then your world is in far more trouble then you thought.” Kagome said in hopes of curing his curiosity before she moved on to the next person beside him. Kagome looked at the next ninja but not really seeing him. All Kagome could see was the inu energy signal he gave off. It was such a small amount, but it looked like he used what ever talent his bloods allows him occasionally. Making whatever small amount he houses strong. “I would know this energy signal anywhere. You are a descendent of an inu.” Kagome said now looking at the boys face. Though his energy may reminder of Inuyasha he in no way looks like him. “Name and special technique” Kagome asks the boy as he shifts excitedly.


“Kiba Inuzuka, I battle with my Ninken and can track by scent.” He said as he waited for her to say anything else.


Kagome looks at Kiba then around him she knew not what a ninken was, but she assumed it was an animal of some type. “And where is your ninken? I am assuming if you are chosen it is a package deal correct?”


Kiba looked at Kagome yes it would be a package deal, but he wondered why she would want to see his Akamaru. With a shrug he answered “he is around I could call him if you like?” he asked and with her nod he whistles calling his best friend to his side.


Kagome could sense it coming now and knew now exactly what kind of dog Akamaru was now. `Inumata' Kagome thought while also remembering Kirara. Kagome watched as the dog barked and the boy barked back “You can speak inu?” she asked wondering where he learned it because Kagome knew first handed that only full inu or hanyou are only able to understand and speak inu. Unless of course a human did a blood bonding with one of the two which she had when she was with Inuyasha.


“Um, over the years I have become accustomed to the sounds of his barks and their meanings.” Kiba explained while petting Akamaru.


Wanting to have some fun with the boy Kagome looks to Akamaru “Bark Yip purr” (Come here I wish to pet you. I will not harm you I am alpha here.) Kagome speaks in the inu tongue surprising both inu and boy immensely.


Akamaru looked at Kagome for a moment he understood what she said and could not help but be surprised and answered with his own series of barks. “Bark, yip, bark, bark” (Were have you learned inu tongue?)


Kagome chuckled “purr, bark, yip, growl, bark, bark, yip, purr.” (My alpha male was hanyou and his sire was the Inu no Taisho. Now come I wish to pet you, I have always had a weak spot for doggie ears.) Kagome chuckled.


Tilting his head to the side Akamaru yipped his agreement to her and walked towards her a few steps. With a smile Kagome kneels and pets the dogs head paying special attention to his ears. Akamaru purred in response to her treatment as he felt for her power in the most primal of inu ways through scent. Akamaru turned his head and buried his nose in her hair licking her neck then under her chin signaling her as an alpha after he welcomed her to his pack.

Kagome chuckled while putting her hand on his shoulder as an alpha would when excepting a place within his pack. Patting him on the head once more Kagome turned to the shocked Kiba “he is a great Inu” Kagome said as Kiba nodded dumbly.


“Wait what was all that about? You know inu?” He asked intrigued with the idea of someone who can actually communicate with dogs.


Kagome laughed “Yes I am a fluent speaker in Inu, Kitsune, Neko, and Ookami language. All I said was for Akamaru to come to me because I wished to pet him. He proceeded to ask me how I learnt inu. I told him the alpha of my pack was inu, but he was sired by the Dog General or leader of all dogs. Then he came to me and I petted him. When he approached I am thinking he could sense the blood bond I have with one of the dog princes. When he licked my neck that was inu language for asking me to be pack. When he licked below my chin he recognized by position as alpha female of my pack and since my pack is alpha of all of inu kind he recognized me as his alpha as well. And when I placed my hand on his shoulder it was the alpha inu language for I except.” Kagome explained just like Naruto she could teach him so much about his own blood Kagome mused while walking to the next person in line. Kagome looked over the girl that held the same eyes as Neji wondering if they were related “Name and special talent” Kagome asked and watched amused as the girls face colored with a light pink hue.


“H- Hinata H-H- Hyuuga, and I I can use the Byakugan” Hinata said nervously she knew that Naruto would be chosen making her nervous that she will not be.


Kagome looks at the girl `So she is related, but she does not have the same seal which means she must be from this main house Neji spoke of' Kagome thought while looking at the girl. Kagome peered into her heart and soul and was surprised at what she found “Such a pure soul. More so then Lee, You have great promise girl.” Kagome said moving to the next ninja in line.

“Naruto Uzumaki we had already spoke about what you could offer the group.” Kagome said not seeing the point of actually going over something she had already. Kagome walked to the next ninja in line “Name and special talents” she asked the pink haired girl.


“Sakura Haruno, I am a medic nin” Sakura answers standing as straight as she could `I have to get pick I know Sasuke-kun is' Sakura thought to herself.


Kagome looked over the girl she did not house much energy and they would have no need of a medic because Kagome is one. Her soul was not as pure as Hinata's so she could not develop holy energy like Hinata could. “Ah such a stubborn and determined soul.” Kagome said before moving down to the next ninja in line. “Sai, Special talents?” Kagome asked the femininely built boy.


“I am able to bring my paints to life.” Sai said with a fake smile trying to look pleasant.


“An ink master? I had the displeasure of meeting one once. Except he did not use his own power to give life to his hell drawings, he stole them from me. Well from the thing I protected.” Kagome said before walking to the next ninja in line. “Ino Yamanaka, special talents?” Kagome asked knowing her name but not her talents.


“I specialize in mind altering jutsu” Ino said with a smile to Kagome in which she smiled back.


“Mind altering techniques are a nifty trick, but useless when fighting demons. Demons have natural mind barriers and since you do not have the energy needed to purify you way in it would be useless in battle against a demon.” Kagome said smiling sadly at her not wanting to hurt the girls feelings since she was so nice to her before moving to the next ninja in line. “Name and special talents” Kagome said as she looked at the chubby ninja with cheek markings before her who smiled pleasantly at her to which she returned.


“Choji Akimichi, I specialize in size expansion jutsu.” he said in a friendly manner not knowing that everyone is hoping she does not comment on his size.


Kagome looked at Choji with a serious look “I watched you as you did the laps and you surprised me the most. I had thought that because your structure was more solid then the others that you would have trouble keeping up, but you proved me wrong. Tell me how big can you expand your form?” Kagome asked curiously.


“I can tower over the village buildings!” he said happily glad that someone finally acknowledged that he was a solid figure.


“Hmm” Kagome paused before continuing “I was asking because Daiyoukai when in true form are huge. I had seen the bones of the dog general and he was so big that his head was almost covered by clouds. And others are like 20 feet tall when still in teenage stage.” Kagome said before moving to the next ninja in line. “Name and special talents” Kagome said looking at the ninja with dark hair in a pony tail.


“Shikamaru Nara, Shadow Imitation Technique” He said with a bored tone and disinterested eyes.


Kagome looks at ninja examining his aura intently it practically screamed intelligence, but what use is intelligence when he was ignorant of demons? “You are a tricky one Shikamaru Nara” Kagome said before moving to the next in line. “Neji Hyuuga, user of Byakugan. Strong willed, determined, and courage practically leak from your aura.” Kagome said with a smile before walking to the next ninja in line. “Name and special talents” Kagome asked the girl with the 2 buns forgetting her name.


“Tenten, Weapons specialist” She said while standing straight and holding her head high. She knew that Neji would get picked and hoped that she would as well.


Kagome looks at the girl she did not house any substantial amount of power, but their was something about her that reminded Kagome of Sango. She had the spirit of a fighter, but it was not enough Sango had trained her whole life as a demon slayer. “You are strong willed and determined I can tell that much from you aura” Kagome said before walking to the next ninja in line. “Name and special talents” Kagome asked the man who looked a lot like Lee.


“Gai Maito, I have mastered taijutsu and strong fist technique.” the man gave Lee the thumbs up and a smile while Kagome chuckles.


“You certainly are a unique individual Gai. You have shown the most brute strength among the gathered ninja and I do not doubt it would be a sight to see you battle especially taijutsu. With some practice you could be exceptional with a sword or even some of the more difficult to master weapons the taijiya offer. They are heavier then the normal weapons and only used by those with strength enough to carry them.” Kagome said with a smile before walking to the next ninja in line. “Name and special talents” Kagome asked the white haired sharp toothed boy with the big sword.


“Suigetsu Hozuki, I can reduce my form to water and was one of the seven swordsmen of the mist” he said with a grin while standing with his hands across his chest.


Kagome looked at the boy `way to tainted to even be considered.' Kagome thought before she began to speak “Yes you are skilled with a sword.” Kagome said before she moved to the next ninja in line. “Sasuke Uchiha, user of the Sharingan. Stubborn, strong willed, and determined.” Kagome said before moving to the next ninja in the line. “Name and special talents?” Kagome asked the girl with glasses.


“Karen, I am a chakra tracker” She said while pushing her glasses up her nose.


Kagome looks at the girl `another that is too tainted' Kagome thought as she looked upon the girl “Another one?” Kagome said in a whisper while wondering where these 3 got the foreign blood from. “Ah another stubborn woman. Your soul is tainted with greed and insanity. I think that seal upon you effected you more then the others.” Kagome said before walking down the line to the next ninja not seeing the girl clench her fists or Sasuke hold her arm so she does not move. “Name and special talents” she asked the next ninja who was really tall.


“Jugo, I can speak to animals and have them do as I ask.” he said as he twitched slightly.


Kagome looked at him intently she could feel him the moment he returned from the laps, but did not want to single him out them. Kagome could tell now by looking at him that he was 1/4 youkai and the source of the seal on the others. It was his blood that Kagome sensed within the others. The problem was that his human blood was not over powering his youkai blood causing an imbalance. “I see.” Kagome said raising her aura to brush against his in a light caress calming him in a way he had never felt before. Kagome leaned into the boy to whisper so others could not hear her “report to the gate tomorrow at sunrise I will have something for you that will stabilize your blood urges.” Kagome said before moving to the last ninja in line. “Kakashi, Special talents” Kagome said looking at the silver haired ninja.


“I am also a Sharingan user. I am adept with using taijutsu as well.” Kakashi said reading an orange book.


Kagome looked at the ninja and seen that he was so into his book that he was not paying attention. Intrigued and curious as to the contexts in that book `what is it he is reading that captures his attention so?' Kagome thought while debating whether or not to snatch the book from him and satisfy her damned curiosity. Deciding that it was a good idea she made her move.


He was so into the book that he did not realize what happen until the book was within her hands. Without thought he surged forth intent on getting his book back only to be surprised when he met with a shield of some kind.


Kagome knew the moment he was going to spring into action. She could see how he gathered his energy into his limbs before he moved and lifted her hand a mere second before he moved. Once he met with her shield Kagome opened the book to read it while saying “What is so interesting about this book that you see fit to not to pay attention?” She could see that he was about to object, but it was to late Kagome began to read the first page of the book.


Everyone watched with interest knowing all to well what the contents of that book was.


Kagome could feel her cheeks warming as she continued to read the book until it turned into a full on face burn. “Oh my” Kagome coughed closing the book then shoving it in Kakashi chest like it was dirty underwear. “I see you are one of those types. Really they should create a hentai anonymous for people like you. I suppose you also go around asking any pretty girl you see to bare your child or grope any female with a decent ass.” Kagome asked the now light pink hued cheek Kakashi.


“I do not. Unless of course you are offering?” He asked knowing it would embarrass her thoroughly.

What Kakashi did not realize at the moment was that Kagome knew exactly how to deal with perverts having enough experience with Miroku. Slapping does not work but “Its up for debate” Kagome winked flirtatiously at the wide eyed ninja then laughed at his expression before walking towards Lee once more.

“Ok I have my choice you are to come stand beside Lee.” Kagome said taking a few steps forward so she is in front of Lee but also a little to the side. “One Hinata, two Naruto, three Neji, four Kiba, five Sasuke, six Kakashi, seven Gai, and also I will take Sai. The rest of you are no doubt strong ninja, but unfortunately I could only take so many with me.” Kagome said to the unpicked ninja dismissing them.

Once all the ninja that were not chosen were gone Kagome turned to her chosen group “We leave tomorrow at sunrise if you are not here when we are ready to leave you will be left behind. I want to put some distance between us before tomorrow night.”

 

Attn: I Challenge you! I came up with a great idea, but do not have the time to write it yet. I would love to see someone attempt this. First are you all familiar with the Bermuda triangle? Well Japan has one similar and it is called The Dragon's Triangle. Ships, aircraft, etc are reported going missing once they entered that area or malfunctioning when near.

The Naruto world had modern things, but a feudal feel. Now to use the triangle you could say that their was a barrier of some type or a spell that kept people from entering, but once entered they can not get out. Mainly because they don't want to.

This would be after the final battle and the Naruto kids are 17 or 18. Kagome tries to return to the past but could not and now instead only searches for a way to be sent back. This lead her to the dragon's triangle. Her grandfather would have told her stories about how it is an entrance to another dimension or something as equally strange. Wanting to investigate the phenomenon herself she rents a boat for the evening taking it towards the triangle. (The links below are a few stories and the graph of where it is located just take out the spaces I left. The bottom link has the picture graph.) When Kagome enters the barrier she sees an island that was not on the map she had of the area and moved to dock so she could explore.

You can decide who she meets and first and what not, but that is a great way to insert Kagome into the Naruto world.

Anyone can decide us this and if you do I want you to leave a review telling me the name of the fic so I can read it.

 

http:// www. mysterymag. com/earthmysteries/?page= article&subID= 75&artID= 197

http:// paranormalinsider. com /2007/09/here_there_be_dragons. php#more