Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Hinata's Secret Life ❯ the test and Kakashi's revenge??? ( Chapter 35 )

The test and Kakashi's revenge

 

Ramen had gotten up really excited about meeting his sensei for the first time. He tried to get his father to tell him what he knew about his former sensei, last night but he wouldn't talk. His mom wasn't any help either since she hasn't worked with Kakashi personally to say. Getting dressed and tying his proud leaf symbol on his forehead Ramen checked his pouch to make sure it had everything he needed. Finding everything as he left it the night before Ramen checked Kitsune to make sure his leaf symbol was tied securely before heading towards the front door.

 

Finding his parents standing by the door with a big smile on their faces, Ramen grabbed the bag his mom had packed and headed out to meet his friends. Today is the day he will prove that he and his friends prove to be true ninja of Konoha. Jumping on top of the nearest roof outside of the complex, Ramen soon was jumping rooftop to rooftop avoiding the people below.

 

Stopping at the training grounds Ramen and Kitsune were surprised to see Shuri and Daiki sitting each sitting on one of the three posts located in the middle of the field. Hopping onto the left over one, they soon began to wait for their sensei.

 

“Ramen” Shuri asked “did you ever find out what your dad knew about Kakashi-sensei?”

 

“No, unfortunately dad didn't tell me anything. Mom couldn't help because she said she never worked with his before.” Ramen answered sitting Indian style on the log with Kitsune in his lap. “What about you Daiki?”

 

“All dad said was that you father was his eternal rival, just like grandpa was Kakashi-sensei's. Grandpa just said that Kakashi-sensei had the `SPRINGTIME OF YOUTH' and then wanted to cry to losing to his rival.” Daiki said knowing that while he loved his father and surrogate grandfather, he got tired of hearing about the `SPRINGTIME OF YOUTH' also. “What about you Shuri-chan?”

 

“Dad said he didn't work with him much either. He only did when Kakashi-sensei went back to ANBU, and dad was helping with tracking. He didn't tell me anything just that Kakashi-sensei was a very loyal shinobi.” Shuri answered, before noticing they had been waiting for an hour.

 

Ramen's stomach began to rumble from not eating breakfast when he began to look through the bag his parents packed. Inside were a few rice balls, which he distributed between his friends. Checking for any sort of chakra around and finding none, they quickly began eating to get rid of the hunger. They had just removed all evidence of eating when there late teacher showed up in a whirl of leaves with his familiar orange book in hands. Reading the title as `Icha Icha Paradise' one could only think that it was not a book they could buy in the bookstore.

 

“Kakashi-sensei” Shuri began “may I ask a question?”

 

“Sure Shuri-chan” Kakashi said hesitantly hearing of the girls intellect.

 

“Last I knew teachers are supposed to impress upon their students good work and study habits. The things we learn here in our job field are things we are going to do for the rest of our lives.” Shuri began before going for the kill “So from what you have displayed it is alright to show up two hours late, reading a book that from what I heard is inappropriate for children our ages. What do you have to say for yourself?” Shuri asked with a glare that made the man shiver as a chill went up his spine. If she was eight and can pull off that look Kakashi hated to see what Shuri was like when she gets older?

 

Kakashi looked taken aback. He had been yelled at before for being late and even for reading his book, but never had be been brought to task like Shuri just did. Never before also had he been given a glare as effective as Shuri's either. “Sorry” he said softly before clearing his throat. Grabbing out two bells and a timer Kakashi looked at the group and said in his normal voice.

 

“I have here two bells. Your job is to get these bells from me by twelve. You have two hours. If you fail to complete your mission you will be sent back to the academy to try again. Only one group has ever passed this test in all the years I have given it, and I don't expect you to. The person without a bell at the end will be sent to the academy while the other two will remain Genin of Konoha.” Tying the bells to his belt Kakashi said “you may begin, although if you want these bells from me. I suggest you come at me with the intent to kill.”

 

The words were no sooner out of his mouth when the group hid in the branches, suppressing their chakra, as they began to talk. “Two bells three people” Ramen started “this test is about more then just getting the bells. Any ideas?”

 

“Teamwork” Daiki said. “He wants to see how well we work together. He wants to know if we will protect each other or go for the glory.”

 

“Let's not forget strategy” Shuri said from her branch. “He wants to see how well we can come up with plans on the fly to achieve our objective.”

 

“Alright team so how do we want to do this.” Ramen asked his group.

 

“I have an idea” Shuri said standing up and she quickly explained it to the group. The boys and fox quickly agreed to the plan not finding any flaws. Shuri was known for her brilliant mind, and this plan just proved it. Quickly the team broke as Ramen and Daiki made their way down to `challenge' Kakashi. Kitsune stayed with Shuri as she began her phase of the plan.

 

“So you boys came out to play” Kakashi said to the kids. “Now where is your partner in crime?”

 

“We lost her” Ramen said with a small smile.

 

“Somehow I doubt that” Kakashi said. “Never mind shall we begin?” Soon Ramen and Daiki were hitting Kakashi with standard Tai jutsu moves, but were moving fast enough that Kakashi had to use both hands to block. Making a bushin out of scorpions and enhanced bugs, Shuri sent it out to `help the boys'.

 

Seeing Shuri come out Kakashi said “now the gangs all here” and he began to go on the offensive instead of the defensive. Stopping feet and fists from hitting him Kakashi grabbed a foot that went to hit him and twirled around before letting go, making Daiki his the bushin Shuri made. Seeing it dissolve Kakashi knew that Shuri was somewhere, hiding. Grabbing Ramen's hand from the punch he threw Kakashi tossed the blonde to his friends.

 

Seeing the combination of insects coming towards him Kakashi jumped back doing a series of back walkovers out of the way Kakashi landed in a crouch looking at the trio and bugs coming towards him. `I may have to get serious' thought Kakashi. Still in the crouching position Kakashi was soon thrown in the air from an intense pain in his `nether region' as someone yelled “Ten Thousand Years of Pain.” Grabbing his butt Kakashi was soon flying towards the group when he was stopped by hitting a wall covered in chakra-eating insects. Landing on the ground Kakashi wasn't able to move as the `wall' had engulfed him eating his chakra making it impossible to move.

 

With Kakashi's chakra sufficiently drained Kakashi passed out. Daiki picked up the Jounin, with his superior strength and tied him to the middle post after retrieving the two bells. Waking up by a charka water ball to the face Kakashi had seen Daiki, Shuri and two Ramen's sharing the two packed lunches. “How” he asked before seeing one of the Ramen's turn into a puff of smoke revealing Kitsune in its place. “Where did you learn that move?”

 

“At the beginning of the academy year, Uncle Sasuke told me stories about when dad was younger.” Ramen started. “One day he told me partially the story about the Genin test that they had taken. He never said the purpose of the test, only the move that you used on my dad. I figured if you could use it, so could I. So do we pass?”

 

“You guys did very well. First you must answer, what was the purpose of the test?” Kakashi asked trying to move his hands to perform the unbinding jutsu, but found he was unable to do so.

 

“Teamwork and Strategy” Daiki and Shuri answered simultaneously.

 

“Very good you pass, tomorrow at eight we will begin training and missions” Kakashi said. “Now can you untie me?”

 

The group looked at each other and smiled before saying “nope”. Standing up and dusting themselves off Ramen said “see you tomorrow Kakashi-sensei” before whispering in the Jounin's ear. “I wouldn't be late tomorrow if I was you. You really don't want to see Shuri mad.” Narrowing his eyes at the Ramen's back, Kakashi watched the young boy and fox walk home, to share their news.

When they were out of site Gai Maito showed up smiling as he took in the site before him. With his `eternal rival' tied up to the post unable to move Gai didn't know whether to laugh or cry at his predicament. On one hand his rival just had his come-uppance and by his grandson and friends no less. On the other if they can do this to an ANBU member Gai hated to think what they could do to him.

 

Kakashi began to think of an evil plan as Gai started to until him from the stump. Oh yes, his little group of Genin were going to get it. When he got through with them they would be begging to be killed, to be put out of their misery. Telling Gai his `brilliant' idea it wasn't long before Gai readily accept. In fact the words weren't completely out of his mouth when he had accepted. Kakashi's revenge was perfect or so he thought.

 

The next morning the group made their way to the training grounds and was shocked to see their teacher waiting for them. Not only that but one of the Green Beasts of Konoha- Gai Maito himself was standing there smiling at the group. “Kids” Kakashi started “it has come to my attention, that while fighting you three” looking at Kitsune. “Sorry four of you have some training in Tai Jutsu fighting. Since I am not as strong in it as my counterpart here we have came up with a solution. In the morning from eight to ten you will warm up and practice Tai Jutsu with Gai Maito here. From ten to twelve we will work on Nin Jutsu and Gen Jutsu. At twelve we will break for lunch, then go and complete our missions. Anybody has any problems with that?” Kakashi asked watching everyone shake their heads no. Then he grinned mischievously. “In that case I got you all some weights to begin training with.”

 

“How much are the weights Sensei?” Daiki asked with fire in his eyes. Not only does he get to work with the famous Copy-Ninja but also his grandpa as well.

 

“Nothing big only twenty-five pounds each, so around one hundred pounds total” Kakashi said smiling.

 

“But Sensei” Shuri started before being interrupted by the Copy-Nin.

 

“Don't worry Shuri you will hardly know its there” Kakashi said.

 

“No it's not that. We already carry over a hundred pounds in weights.” Shuri said. “Do you want us to add the other hundred or are we fine for now?”

 

“How much do you carry” Kakashi asked, not liking where this was going.

 

“At last count we are at one hundred and fifty pounds each” Shuri said pushing her glasses further up her nose. “We just changed the weights last week.”

 

“How long have you been carrying weights?” Kakashi asked, getting a little annoyed his plans were for naught, but hey there is still Gai.

 

“Since the beginning of the academy we have been wearing weights. We started off with eighty pounds each and worked our way up to one hundred and fifty.” Shuri explained.

 

“Then stay where you are” Kakashi said. “Now everyone I want you to listen to what Gai says and I will see you here at ten.”

 

The kids began stretching as Gai said “Alright my Youthful Prodigies. Let's start with twenty laps around Konoha, one hundred jumping jacks, one hundred sit ups, and one hundred pushups. After that we will work on our techniques. Let's go” Gai said as he was passed by the running Genin. With tears in his eyes Gai running to catch up, happy to have such `youthful' students.

 

Kakashi could only blink in surprise as he seen his `rival' get passed by his team. `They definitely show promise' Kakashi thought. `I just may have fun teaching them yet.' Bringing his book out to wait for his team, Kakashi began to think about how he just was going to teach them.

 

When his team was returned Kakashi was surprised to see that Gai looked a little worse for wear but his students looked fine. In fact they didn't even look like they were breathing hard. Next the group worked on there Nin Jutsu's. Seeing what element the group was able to command, Kakashi began to teach them each a new low level jutsu, which they quickly mastered. Kakashi then trapped them in a Gin Jutsu to see how long it would take them to break it. Unfortunately for him, not long at all. Seeing how the group was done early they headed to Hokage Tower to get a mission done before lunch.

 

The mission was simple to clean out the gutters of an apartment building on the south side of town. Grabbing some ladder to get atop the two story building Kakashi was shocked with the three Genin nodded to each other as they formed a hand sign and begun to form chakra at their feet. When they felt they had enough the trio began to walk up the side of the building while Kitsune just took a giant leap onto the top. Blinking his eyes in shock Kakashi was soon following the group up the side of the building.

 

When he had made it to the roof Kakashi asked “Where did you learn to do that?”

 

Daiki and Shuri looked at Kakashi and said “Ramen.”

 

Kakashi then turned to the young boy and asked “Ramen where did you learn that? I haven't taught you that yet.”

 

“Uncle Itachi” Ramen said wondering what the big deal was. “He taught it to me when I was five. When I found out Daiki and Shuri-chan didn't know it, I taught them also. Why was it wrong?”

 

“No it wasn't wrong” Kakashi said. “It's usually something your teacher teaches you when you become Genin not before.” Thinking about it Kakashi looked at his students, and knew none of them had the same background as most other students. Looking at their upbringing he wondered why he never realized that they weren't like most Genin he has seen.

 

Daiki was raised in a household of Tai Jutsu masters, and was also trained by TenTen in weapons. The Nin Jutsu's and Gin Jutsu's that he knew were mostly from his mother, who was in ANBU on her skill alone. She didn't need connections on getting an elite position. She did it all by hard work, and it seems like the trait pass on to Daiki.

 

Shuri was the heir to the Aburame clan and her skill with her bugs and keen intellect are second to none. She reminded Kakashi of a young Shikamaru, only Shuri had drive and ambition. She was able to keep her calm and cool in situations that had others in fear. Her tracking abilities were a close second only to the Byukugan, but with Shuri she could get by undetected. After all who would suspect an insect? Her mother was the infamous `Scorpion Lady' of the Akatsuki, and her father was not without power. He had turned down a job at ANBU only to raise his daughter, but that didn't mean he slouched in his abilities. There was many a time Kakashi's team had to call on the man for help.

 

Next was Kitsune. Kitsune from what Kakashi was able to find out was a summons that Ramen had called upon when he was three. Instead of leaving though, once the task was over, Kitsune stayed and became the boy's constant companion and bodyguard. While Kitsune may look like a normal fox, Kakashi knew from seeing the night at the Hyuuga's that he was anything but normal, if the three tails moving behind him was any indication. If Kakashi had to guess he would say Kitsune was a demon fox. If he wanted to Kitsune could talk better then some people that Kakashi knew, but didn't. Most likely to underestimate him giving him the element of surprise, Kakashi decided.

 

Finally there was Ramen. Ramen himself had the most unusual upbringing. Knowing that Ramen had just met Naruto for the first time only days after he got here, Kakashi was surprised to see how much like Naruto the boy was. The boy was passionate about his friends and loved the occasional good prank if from what he heard from Iruka was correct. While his mother raised him to be a ninja before the academy he also had outside training. Not many people could say they were taught by and spared with Itachi Uchiha and Gaara no Sabaku. Not only was he able to fight them but apparently from what Kakashi heard he was able to hold his own. Hinata was not without power also. Although her changing Kakashi could only say was for the better. It seems like Ramen inherited her drive and determination also. Ramen was definitely a passionate person that thankfully not as dense as his father was.

 

Watching his team work Kakashi was able to see Shuri on one side sending her bugs through the gutters pushing the leaves out, leaving a clear trail behind. Daiki had made a water gun in his hands that resembled a hose that he was shooting at the leaves pushing them to the corner cleaning his area in its wake. When Daiki's leaves were all in one place Kitsune used his tail to push the leaves forward taking both his and Daiki's together. Placing those leaves gathered in the third corner. Ramen went to where Shuri's leaves were sitting and began to do some hand signs before engulfing his hands in a red color. Touching the pile after assurance from Shuri that all insects were clear Ramen touched the leaves where they instantly shrived and disappeared like they were burned but without the fire. Moving his way through his gutter burning leaves in the way he was soon at the huge pile, which he rapidly burned away. Shaking his hands, Ramen's hands were soon their normal golden tan color.

 

The whole process had taken thirty minutes. Jumping from the roof the group landed on the ground below thankful that the mission was complete. Realizing it was lunch time Kakashi let the group walked the two blocks the Ichiraku's and proceeded to order lunch.

 

“Hey Ramen, Shuri, Daiki, and let's not forget Kitsune” the owner said as the kids sat down at the counter.

 

“Hi Jiji-san” the kids answered while Kitsune just nodded his head.

 

“And what are we doing this fine and lovely day?” The owner said with a smile at his favorite customers. No matter what they brought a smile to his face. It was his idea that the kids could call him `Jiji-san' instead of Kanaka-san that they were originally doing. Kanaka figured he liked the sound of Jiji-san instead of Ojii-san. One person calling him Ojii-san was enough, and strangely enough he was the only one that he was alright being called that by.

 

“Training and missions” Ramen answered. “We officially made Genin's yesterday so today we did our first mission.”

 

“Congratulations you guys. For that your meal is free today.” Jiji-san said with a smile. `My how time flies' the old man thought.

 

“Yeah” the group cheered as they began to order their lunch meal. Kakashi was not surprised at the amount of food the kids could put away. Thinking on how they achieved their `mission' Kakashi wondered how they would do with the next one.

 

After lunch they found out their next mission was to cut some wood for an older gentleman living on at the edge of town. Jumping from rooftop to rooftop they soon stopped at an old rundown house with what appeared to be a mound of white hair sitting in a rocking chair. When then Genin's came closer the white mound stood up showing legs under a long white beard. Lifting his head up the youngsters could barely make out the two eyes hidden under the hair. Pointing them towards the logs that needed to be cut into firewood the team soon got to work.

 

“Hey Daiki” Ramen said to the boy in green. “I bet I can chop more logs than you can.”

 

Daiki not wanting to back down from a challenge from his `rival' said “Alright but only using a kunai and Tai Jutsu moves.”

 

“Fine by me” Ramen said before looking to Shuri. “Want to challenge us Shuri-chan?”

 

“Nope, but I will do this” Shuri said throwing a handful of kunai on the edges of the logs, showing where they needed to be chopped into manageable pieces. Raising her arms Shuri called on her bugs to lift the two smaller pieces of logs to throw at the boys. “Ready?” she asked as the boys got into stance. “Begin” she said as the started to throw the logs at the boys.

 

As each log came towards them, in a blur, they would hit the end of the kunai not sticking into the logs, neatly breaking them. Kitsune began running around catching the flying pieces and stacking them into a neat and orderly pile by the house. It wasn't long before Shuri was on the last two logs that she threw with a hard force towards the boys. The two boys stood there panting proud of themselves at the work they had done. Kakashi was amazed. It seems like every mission they had so far they were able to make it into a fun training session instead of just complaining about it. Seeing his Genin was done with their task Kakashi went to go and speak to the old man leaving the group to their own task.

 

Walking around to the back of the house the kids noticed that part of the roof was missing while others looked warped. Quickly deciding that no one should live like that the young Genin's were soon devising of a plan to help the man out, but before they could do anything Kakashi was calling for them. When they had met their leader, they went back to Hokage Tower to find all the other missions taken. Receiving their pay, Kakashi dismissed the group for the day.

 

Looking at his check Ramen asked the other two Genin's. “Are you thinking what I'm thinking?”

 

“When do you want to do it?” Daiki asked.

 

“Tonight” Ramen said looking at his teammates.

 

“How do you plan on getting us all out of the house tonight?” Shuri asked.

 

“Sleepover” Ramen answered. “Dad and Mom won't mind so if you guys want you can stay the night. Find out from your parents and let me know, if not try to meet us there at ten tonight.”

 

Getting an agreement from the others, they broke apart for the day each with the thoughts of their task weighing on their minds.