Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Wishes Upon Cherry Blossoms ❯ Your return ( Chapter 6 )

Hey everyone get ready for a long and interesting chapter…..

 

 

Chapter 6: Your Return

 

Kira is standing at the entrance to Konoha looking out at the path ahead of her anxiously awaiting for figures of ninja to come up over the horizon. It's early in the morning, to early for Kira to be up. She leaned against the wall and closed her eyes.

“How could you sleep?” A lady with white-brown hair asked Kira

“Huh?” Kira asked as she forcefully opened her tired eyes

“You're here waiting for someone aren't you? How can you sleep when this is the time you find out if your loved one is alive or…or…”

“Dead.” Kira finished the woman's sentence, “I know the person I'm waiting for is fine.”

Ya and he better get here soon! I have training to do!

Kira along with the other people gathered at the entrance to Konoha waiting for their loved ones to return, in Kira's case its Mitsukake. After a few more minutes of waiting, Kira spotted figures walking towards the village entrance.

“They're back!” A woman yelled

Some adults and children ran out to great their family or friends while some walked out a ways before coming to a halt but Kira stayed where she was. What most people don't realize is the welcoming party ninjas get when they come home.

“Hello Kira.”

Kira turned around to see who called out her name, who she saw didn't shock her.

“Hey Lord Hokage.”

A couple more things people don't know about mission returns is that the Hokage is always present for his troops' return and on a sad note; if there is any KIA bodies returned home-even if there is only one-there is always a proper memorial funeral put on for them.

“Mitsukake was the leader of this mission you know.”

“I know.”

“Because of this I'm sure all these people will be able to bring their family members home.”

“That and this was probably another super easy mission.”

“Kira no matter how simple a mission may appear it always has risks.”

“Ya, okay.” Kira said sarcastically

With Mitsukake:

“Hey Mitsuo how are you gonna explain to your girl that you broke your arm?”

“I'm gonna lie what else.”

“Ya, you might not want to tell her that you broke it by tripping over a tree root.”

“Oh you're hysterical.” Mitsuo said

“Ya Mitsuo, you're the big brave ninja that is impervious to kunai and shurikens but when it comes to tree roots…” A ninja said

“Shut up.”

“You guys are so stupid.” A female ninja said, “I just wanna get home and sleep in a real bed! And take a warm bath!”

“What's wrong Sara can't take the ninja life?”

“That's not it!”

“Give her a break guys she a new coming chuunin.” Mitsukake said

In fact I can't agree with her more. I'm almost home Kira, I wonder how training with Kakashi has been for you.

With Kira:

Kira saw people reuniting with their families, and she lost all of her patients. She dashed away from the gate and out into the path searching for Mitsukake.

No, not him, to old, to ugly, a woman…where are you!

“Hey Kira!”

Kira stopped and looked for the body that had called her name and there about fifteen feet ahead of her is a waving Mitsukake. Kira began to run again straight towards him but instead of slowing down when she neared him she kept running and jumped at him, wrapping her arms around his neck with Mitsukake catching her in his arms. Mitsukake buried his face in Kira's soft brown hair and inhaled the clean vanilla sent she gave off.

See I came back just like I told you I would. Mitsukake thought

Your back and not a scratch on you, I'm so glad! Kira thought

Kira let go of Mitsukake and stood in front of him. Mitsukake looked her over and noticed the change in wardrobe, and that she had all of her weapons with her.

“You got new clothes I see.”

“You like?” Kira said as she spun around quickly

The style of clothes Kira had on was the same as her last outfit but this time the colors, shoes, kunai pouch and some other things were different. Kira's shirt is now sky blue while her skirt with the slits on both sides is now a blue-green color (A/N: the color of Sakura's spandex shorts). Her spandex shorts are still black but these are different form the last pair by the first half is solid black and the last four inches is black fish net. And she has a kunai pouch on each thigh-one filled with regular kunai and shurikens and one filled with chakra kunai. Plus she changed her shoes. Instead of wearing regular ninja sandals she's wearing manila colored, steal-toed, zip up boots that go up to the beginning of her knee. Attached to each zipper of her boots are two orange colored feathers. And she has her twin blades sheathed on her back to form an “X”. As usual she had bandages on her left upper arm (It's only a few inches thick) to cover up a few scars she obtained.

“What kind of training does Kakashi have you doing? You have all your weapons with you!”

“Relax. Most of the stuff he has me doing is easy and elementary.” Kira started walking back towards the village with Mitsukake by her side.

“Then what's going on?”

“I've challenged Sasuke to a no hold-backs match.”

“What! Are you thick in the head!”

“Don't yell at me!”

“Kira don't you understand the danger!”

“Of course that's why I'm doing it.” Kira chuckled a little, “And I need you to ref.”

“Oh no, don't drag me into this.”

“But come on Mitsukake I need a ref, and you're the only one that can do it. I can't ask Kakashi-sensei for obvious reasons, and I can't ask Resha-sensei…please.” Kira looked at Mitsukake with puppy dog eyes

“Fine.”

“Oh thank-you!” She said as she hugged Mitsukake, “Listen I gotta go to training now but come to the KIA memorial stone at 3. That's when we're fighting. Don't be late.”

“Whatever.”

Kira ran off towards the bridge to go meet her friends and Kakashi.

“Kira what have you gotten yourself into?”

“Mitsukake it's good to see this was another safe and successful mission of yours.”

“Thank-you Lord Hokage.”

“Mitsukake I have to talk to you about something that happened to Kira while you were away.”

“What's wrong? Is it Yukiro?”

“I'll explain it to you after you fill out the mission reports.”

Mitsukake and the Hokage walked away from the village entrance and headed to his office where the 3d would tell Mitsukake about the note Kira received from Yukiro and the measures he was taking to ensure her safety.

Kira slowly walked towards the bridge. She reached her hand up and felt the handle of one of her swords.

Today's the big day, the day I fight Sasuke. I wonder how it will go. I sensed something about him that when put in the situation where he can use any power he can to win he will, and he'll use that power without mercy. But I can do the same…I have to, cause I have to get strong enough, and give up the restraint that keeps holding me back. Hopefully once I put myself in the situation where I do have to fight for my life then maybe I can find the courage to kill without remorse. But should I use my swords for this match? I don't wanna kill Sasuke or take off one of his limbs. Maybe I'll just use them as defense or only if I'm getting my ass kicked.

Kira reached the bridge and there was only Sasuke there-she arrived unusually early. Kira walked past Sasuke without saying a word and placed her bag and swords down and sat on the bridge railing. She looked towards the left where Sasuke was leaning and notice he too had a bag with him.

“You ready for today?” Sasuke said

“Uh?”

“Our match.” Sasuke said not even looking at Kira

“You bet! But there's something I need to ask you.” Kira jumped down from the railing, walked over to Sasuke and stood in front of him, “I need your permission to use my Kekkei Genkai on you.”

“Did you forget this is a no hold-back match?”

“It's the Hokage's policy to ask an ally to use this jutsu on before the match starts, as long as it's not an exam or life or death.” Kira looked into Sasuke's eyes, “Because you need to be aware that this jutsu might end your ninja career. You won't be dead but you might as well be.”

Sasuke looked straight at Kira and thought about what she said then responded, “Use it. I have nothing to worry about. You probably won't use its full power on me anyways.”

“Just for that maybe I will!”

Ya right, like I'd ever hurt you like that. Kira thought

“What does it do?” Sasuke asked

“You'll have to wait and see.”

“Hey Kira, Sasuke!”

The two ninja looked over and there was Sakura with Naruto close behind her walking to the bridge. When they arrived Sakura looked at the array of arsenal Kira and Sasuke had for their match today.

I really hope they don't get hurt, and I plan to be there to cheer them on.

Sasuke's gonna kill Kira! Cha!

Poof

“No way! Kakashi-sensei is on time!” Naruto yelled

“This must be a sign.” Sakura said

“Time to get started.” Kakashi sated

Kira felt like the training was taking so long and that the day was moving by as slowly as possible but finally Kakashi announced the end of the day and dismissed the genin. Kira and Sasuke gathered their bags and weapons and started to go to the KIA memorial ground; with Naruto and Sakura right behind them.

“Hey Kira where are you gonna kill Sasuke at?” Naruto asked

“The KIA memorial ground.” She answered him

“Well that fits! Sasuke will be made a KIA at the KIA sight! Haha.”

“Naruto!” Sakura punched him on the head

“Ow!” Naruto rubbed the bump

“Don't worry Sakura I don't plan on killing Sasuke, taking an arm or leg off yes. But killing him, no.”

“What!”

“Just kidding. Haha.”

“Oh you're so funny.” Sakura said sarcastically

Kira checked her watch.

3:10 Mitsukake should be there.

Once the four genin walked into the KIA clearing Mitsukake was lying on the ground with his hands behind his head looking up at the sky.

“We're here!” Kira yelled

“Finally.”

“Let's just get this thing started.” Sasuke said

Sasuke and Kira geared up. Kira placed her swords on her back and took a couple more kunai out of her bag placed them in her pouched then took a hair tie out of her bag and tied up her hip length hair up into a ponytail. Sasuke kept his pack on and walked out a few feet away from the group.

“Hey Mitsukake.” Kira said

“What?”

“I don't want you to go easy on me okay. Don't freak out if I get punched and call the match in Sasuke's favor, okay? Treat this like your proctoring the chuunin exams.”

“Fine, whatever.”

Kira walked out to where Sasuke was. Mitsukake walked over to the pair.

“Okay, the only rules in this match are that there are no rules. But to try and save lives I have the power to step in at any time and end the match. Understand?”

“Yup.”

“Hmph.”

Kira and Sasuke took their stance. Kira reached for her swords and stabbed both into the ground.

“For later.”

Sasuke activated his sharingan and took out a kunai; Kira took out a chakra kunai and began pumping chakra into it.

“May the match between Mitzuki, Kira and Uchiha, Sasuke begin!”

Kira and Sasuke charged at one another.

Clank

When kunais collided; the force sent Sasuke staggering back.

“Chakra has more force the brute strength alone!” Kira said as she charged again

Sasuke dropped his kunai and took the offensive giving out a barrage of punches and kicks, landing only a few.

I have to get out of this fist fight! I can only defend and to win I have to attack.

Kira did a series of quick hand signs, and when Sasuke went to land his next punch Kira turned into a log.

Substitution! How did I not see that! Where did she go!

“Here!” Kira made an attempt to kick Sasuke in the side but was block when he grabbed her leg and threw her to the ground

He took out a kunai and lunged at Kira but was surprised when instead of moving to the side she placed her feet on his stomach and flipped him over her. Sasuke landed on his feet and when he looked up Kira was gone.

“Wind style: Flurry phoenix jutsu!”

“What!” Sasuke turned around and saw a small phoenix coming right towards him

Before he had the time to react the bird flew through him, “*cough* *choke* *choke*”, Sasuke fell to the ground and grabbed his chest still choughing.

He struggled to get back up when he saw Kira charging at him.

Time to finish this! He thought

Using his speed Sasuke went behind Kira and punched her on the side of her neck causing Kira to fall to her knees only to be picked up by Sasuke and kicked into the air.

“Take this!” Sasuke threw shuriken at Kira

Kira managed to dodge most of them; having only one graze her right leg. Landing on her feet she took out three chakra kunai, pumped them with chakra then threw them. Sasuke easily dodged all three.

“You're gonna need to do a little more than that.”

“Ya, well how about this!” Kira outstretched her right arm and then sharply drew it back to her body

The three kunai that she threw spun around and headed back at Sasuke.

“Sasuke watch out!” Sakura yelled

He turned around, saw the kunai then jumped out range of fire.

Hugh Sakura! I would have had him!

“So you can control those things with your chakra, interesting.”

“Come on Kira! You can do it! Beat this asshole!” Naruto yelled

“Right Naruto!”

Kira did a series of hand signs, “Shadow Clone Jutsu!”

One clone appeared next to Kira.

“Let's go!”

Kira and her clone ran up to the swords sticking out of the dirt, grabbed one and ran towards Sasuke.

Locked in a taijutsu battle Sasuke had no choice to but to dodge all swings of the blades-which was made easier thanks to his sharingan.

Time to eliminate her clone.

Using his sharingan Sasuke located which one was the clone, grabbed it and blocked the real Kira's blade with it, having it disappear into a puff of smoke. He caught Kira off guard, swiftly moved behind her shielded by the smoke of her own clone. Sasuke unleashed a barrage of punches and kicks-all of them landing their target. With the last kick he sent Kira flying a couple of feet. She landed on the ground struggling to get up. The battle had turned to Sasuke's favor.

“Kira!” Sakura yelled

“Get up! Don't give up!” Naruto cheered

Kira wiped the blood dripping from her mouth away and looked over at Sasuke.

“Fire style: Fire Ball Jutsu!”

Kira's eyes grew wide as she saw the wall of fire coming towards her and reached the only way she could, she did a series of hand signs and closed her eyes.

“Kira! Naruto did you see her move!”

“Uhh…” Naruto didn't answer because the truth was he hadn't seen Kira move

Once the blaze cleared the sight that Sasuke saw made his eyes grew wide. Kira hadn't moved from the ground where she was lying a moment before, instead she did a jutsu to try and block the blaze.

It worked.

There in font of Kira-guarding her from the blaze-was a wall of see-through green-blue chakra with Kira right behind it covering her head with hands; as if she wasn't expect the jutsu to work.

Kira opened her eyes, saw the wall and stood up. She released her hands and the wall disappeared.

“It worked? It worked!” Kira jumped up

“You did a jutsu without knowing if it would work?” Sasuke asked

“Yup.” Kira stuck out her tongue

“Yea go Kira!” Naruto yelled

“I'm just glad she's okay.” Sakura said

“Ugh!” Kira kneeled down and grabbed her waist

That jutsu took up way to much chakra! I have to end this and soon!

Kira picked up her swords that were lying on the ground a few feet from her.

“Come on Sasuke it's now or never!”

Sasuke grabbed two kunai and charged.

“Two kunai versus two swords, boy Sasuke is dumber than I thought.” Naruto said

“Actually that's a good idea.” Mitsukake said something for the first time since the match started, “I gives him something to defend with and attack with.”

Clank Clank Clank

Kira swordsmanship was as amazing as she said it was. Using both blades she did a series of spins keeping good aim on Sasuke's body and other times faking a swing but instead would swing her leg aiming to hit him on the head. Sasuke had to keep his guard up the entire time.

This getting me nowhere! I have to do something! Sasuke thought

He jumped back, threw the kunai at Kira-which she stopped by raising her swords and hitting them out of the way. Sasuke reached into his pack and pulled out a demon wind shuriken.

“Demon wind shuriken! Wind mill of shadows!”

“What the hell is that thing?” Kira asked

“Sasuke's favorite weapon!” Sakura answered

Sasuke jumped into the air and threw it at Kira with great force. Kira raised one of her swords to block it but instead the shuriken knocked the sword out of her hand and while Kira was looking at the shuriken and her now flying sword, Sasuke appeared next to her and knocked the other blade out of her hand. Sasuke punched Kira in the stomach then the chin. Kira landed a rather weak punch to Sasuke's right cheek. Then Kira did two round offs to get away from the Uchiha.

Once away Kira grabbed her waist panting and in pain.

“Kira's just about out of chakra and energy. Looks like Sasuke's just too much for her.” Mitsukake said

“You think?” Sakura asked

Sakura looked at her new friend. She was covered in scratches, bruises, and dirt. She was panting heavily barley able to stand. Then she looked at Sasuke. He was covered with a few cuts and bruises-not nearly as much as Kira. He looked like could go for hours.

This whole time I've only been cheering for Sasuke, but Kira is trying so hard. I guess I haven't been a very good friend.

“Come on Kira! I know you have more than that in you!” Sakura yelled

Kira looked over at Sakura and nodded her head.

You're right Sakura I do have more in me but I don't think you're gonna like it! I have to use my kekkei genkai!

Kira stood up tall and curled her hands into fits at her side.

“Just give up. You're out of chakra and energy. Don't kill yourself.”

“You're wrong.”

“Uh?”

“You wanted to see my kekkei genkai; well it's time to see it first hand!” Kira reached up and ripped the bandages from her arm reviling 2 scars, tossing the strips of cloth into the wind

“Kira, think about what you're doing!” Mitsukake yelled

“I have!” Kira started a series of hands

Sasuke stood ready for any attack Kira's blood line trait would dish out.

“Secret Jutsu: Painful Illusion!” Kira extended her arms towards Sasuke

“What the-”

I can't move! I'm frozen!

Out from Kira's palms came pitch black fog, and went right for Sasuke. The black fog completely surrounded him. Kira stood firm into the ground and braced herself for what she knew would come next.

Inside the abyss:

Where in the hell am I? What is this place? Its freezing and I can't see anything it's so dark!

Suddenly image began to from in front of Sasuke.

What? No!

In front of his eyes one event from his past began to play out. It was when he was a little boy. It was when he came home to find dead members of his family laying all along the street. He saw himself running, running into the house. He knew what was at the end of that path…his parents and his brother.

The real world:

“AHHHH!” Kira screamed and grabbed her left arm

A splatter a blood flew into the air. A gash formed on Kira's left arm where the other scars are located. Kira fell to her knees and held her bleeding arm.

What the hell! This is only the first memory he's seeing and yet my arm has already sliced open! It shouldn't hurt this much!

“AHHHHHH!”

“Kira stop!” Mitsukake yelled

Naruto and Sakura stood motionless at the events playing out before them. They have no idea what's going on. All they can see is Kira in extreme pain on the ground, and they knew Sasuke was in this black bubble but they can't see what's going on inside of it.

Mitsukake jumped into the middle of Kira and Sasuke, he ran over to Kira and grabbed her.

“End it!” he yelled at her

Kira looked up at Mitsukake and was instantly scared of what she saw in his eyes.

“Do it!”

“First…call..it.” Kira said weakly

“What!”

“Call it!”

“Fine! The winner is Mitzuki, Kira!”

He let go of Kira so she could properly end her jutsu.

“RELEASE!” She yelled

All at once the fog that was covering Sasuke cleared and there was Sasuke standing wide-eyed and not moving. He fell to his knees, still staring out into the distance with a fighting look on his face.

“Sasuke…” Sakura muttered

Kira looked at Sasuke then at Mitsukake

“How many did you do!” Mitsukake yelled

“Only two.” Kira said her voice riddle with worry

“What's wrong with Sasuke!” Sakura yelled

Sakura began to run over to Sasuke but Mitsukake stopped her. He grabbed her by the waist and held her steady.

“Let me go!”

Kira ran over to Sasuke and kneeled down in front of him.

“Sasuke can you hear me!” She yelled at him, “Sasuke answer me!”

Sakura started to cry while Naruto stood still baffled at what was going on.

“Sasuke please answer me!” Kira yelled

Tears began to form in Kira's eyes when she realized that she caused the events that were playing out right now.

I did this! My wanting to win! What if doesn't come back! Sasuke!

“SASUKE!” Kira pulled his frozen body against hers, “Wake up you loser! I didn't even use my full power on you! Don't tell me you're this weak!”

At that moment Sasuke snapped out off his trance and pulled away from Kira.

“Sasuke…”

“Ugh-” Sasuke passed out against Kira

“Thank goodness.” Kira took Sasuke off of her and placed him on the ground

“Sasuke!” Sakura stopped crying and struggling in Mitsukake's arms realizing that he was going be okay

Naruto walked over to Kira.

“What the hell did you do?”

Kira looked at Naruto.

“He'll be fine now.” She stood up and looked Naruto

“I didn't ask if he'll be okay. I asked what you did to him.”

She looked at Sakura and Mitsukake then back at Naruto.

“That was my kekkei genkai-painful illusion. It causes my victims to watch painful memories of their past play out before their eyes, as any feeling of happiness and hope are stripped for their bodies. They relive the sadness they felt over again only this time there are no encouraging voices telling them `it will work out some how'. It drives my victims literally crazy.” Kira looked at the ground

“Why did you arm start bleeding?” Naruto asked

“There are two parts to every kekkei genkai physical pain and mental stress. My victims don't get physically hurt; they get only the mental strain part of it. My arm gets injured because that's how I measure how many memories they see and how powerful they are. For every memory they see a thing like a shock is sent through my arm. The more there are or the powerful the memory it puts more stress on my body-especially my arm. Until it the pressure has to escape.”

“Unn.” Sasuke began to stir

Kira turned around and knelt back down to Sasuke's side.

“Wake up you loser.” Kira said quietly as she poked him in the side

“Stop calling him that!” Sakura yelled

Kira just looked at he ground.

“What the…hell…was that?” Sasuke sat up

Mitsukake released Sakura and she ran over to Sasuke, and embraced him.

“Sakura let me go!”

She did as she was told and asked, “Are you okay?”

“I'm fine. But what was that?” Sasuke looked at Kira

“Hey Sakura let's go home.” Naruto said as he walked over to her

“Go.” Sasuke said

“But…are you sure you're okay?”

“Yes now go.”

“Okay…bye.” Sakura got up and started to walk away

Naruto began to follow her but stopped and turned around, “You know she was really worried bout you and you just tell her to go.”

“Hmph.”

Naruto continued to walk.

“Uh. Well Kira you won your stupid fight and almost sent a fellow ninja to the hospital. I hope this day was eventful enough for you.” Mitsukake said, “I have to go. The Hokage wants to meet with me. Make sure he's okay before you leave.”

“Ya, I know.”

Poof

“What was that?” Sasuke asked again

“That was my kekkei genkai…painful illusion.”

“I saw things….things from my past.”

“That's what it does. It makes you see painful things from your past, and makes you feel like there will never be another happy day ever again. Sasuke what did you see?”

“Uh?”

“You only saw two things and yet those two memories were so strong. What happened to you when you were little?”

“Nothing.” Sasuke said as he stood up

He looked down at Kira and noticed her still heavily bleeding arm, “What happened to your arm? I didn't do that to you.”

“A side effect of my kekkei genkai, you get the mental pain I get the physical.”

“Oh.”

Kira stood up and took out a bandage from her pouch and began to wrap her arm.

“Bye.”

“Are you sure you're okay?”

“I'm Fine.”

Sasuke gathered his things and a few minutes later began walking home leaving Kira the only one left. But instead of gathering her things she walked over to the KIA stone. She ran her fingers over the names until she reached one name that read: Mitzuki, Ryoku.

I don't know if you should feel proud of me or disappointed in me…dad.

 

 

Woot! Woot! 11 pages!! New personal record!! Well school certainly has kept me away from my CP. But it's thanksgiving break so that means 5 days (including weekends) of no school and nothing but CP, TV, and my PS2 (yes, yes it's know it's now outdated but who cares the ps3 it sold out an really expensive)! Have a happy thanksgiving everybody!!! Eat lots!!! And thanks so much to my reviewer:

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