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The Next day, we found a lost cat and returned it to its fat, over-loving owner… poor cat. Anyway, it was a stupid and easy ‘mission’ if you even consider something like that a mission.… Seriously, how is this making us stronger? Oh wait, it’s not…
We were back at the Hokage’s and Naruto was making a big fuss about wanting a more challenging mission and for once, I agree with him. Then the Hokage went into some long explanation about mission ranks that I probably already was aware of. I closed my eyes and tuned out their obnoxious voices and silently recited the music I had been playing on my violin last night. Eventually I snapped back to reality when I heard Naruto cheering…with joy? I opened my eyes and heard Hokage-sama tell us we were going to go on a C ranked mission as someone’s body guard. A smirk played on my lips as I thought, ‘At last, something worthwhile.’
The Hokage invited the client in… first impression… not good.
Clutching a beer bottle in one hand the old man drawled, “What’s this? They’re a bunch of brats. You expect me to believe the short one with a stupid face is a ninja?”
Naruto looked around and laughed, “Who’s the short one with a stupid face?”
Sasuke was tallest being 5ft and 3in and, I have to admit, had a quite attractive face. Sakura was 5ft and 1in and, wide forehead aside, she was pretty. I am exactly 5ft and I have never considered myself as stupid looking, In fact I thought that I looked considerably normal but who knows, maybe someone has a different opinion. Naruto was maybe 4ft and 10…and a half inches tall; he was always grinning and because he has a very dense personality I suppose you could call him stupid looking...
I raised an eyebrow and remarked, “That would be you, Naruto.”
Naruto froze then spun around yelling, “I’ll kill you!” at the drunkard, who we were supposed to protect.
Did I mention that Naruto is dense?
Kakashi-sensei managed to calm him down and we were soon informed that this man was an expert bridge builder and his name was Tazuna.
As we exited the village Naruto was shouting about his excitement and how he’d never been outside the village before. I sighed…does that kid EVER stop yelling…? Of course then Tazuna and Naruto started up an argument. Before it was Sakura and Naruto always arguing…now this old geezer too…geez this is going to drive me insane! I didn’t doubt that Sasuke was probably thinking the same thing.
Eventually Sakura started asking questions about the country of Waves. I tuned this out just like I tuned out most things. None of this information was new to me. I read too much.
(Author’s note: Lol, the way Hotaru’s personality has formed, like how she already knows stuff and tunes things out, is partly because of me not wanting to type everything out… I apologize for my laziness… most of you know the story anyway so it's not a problem right? ^^)
Suddenly, I noticed a puddle on the dry ground and thought, ‘Wait… a puddle when it hasn’t rained in ages?’ I noticed Kakashi-sensei making a few hand signs but I was the only one who saw. I quickly activated my Byakugan and immediately noticed strange chakra within the puddle. “Everyone, look out!” I thought urgently. A split second later two ninjas leapt out from hiding and attacked us.
A wire wrapped around Kakashi and sliced him up, though I think that was a clone. Once they finished, they lunged at Naruto, who stood frozen with shock. Sasuke came to his rescue. He knocked Naruto out of the way and landed on the ninjas’ heads. He pushed himself into the air and spun around, kicking their faces. He managed to separate the two ninjas. One ran at Sakura and the other at Naruto. Sasuke dashed in front of Sakura and managed to fend him off. I intercepted the other, though Naruto suffered a small scratch. I didn’t hesitate to use my fast Taijutsu Byakugan skills and gave the ninja some harsh blows, causing him to fly backwards towards a tree. Kakashi-sensei caught the ninja before he hit the tree and snatched the other ninja into a headlock.
“I’m sorry I didn’t help you guys earlier, I didn’t think Naruto would freeze up like that,” Said Kakashi and began tying up the ninjas, “Anyway, nice job Sasuke and Hotaru.”
Sasuke sneered and asked Naruto, “You aright, scaredy cat?” Naruto looked furious… fortunately Kakashi intervened before Naruto could argue.
“Kakashi-sensei,” I said, but made sure everyone could hear, “Those were hidden mist chuunins. If what we are dealing with is what I suspect, then this mission may prove to be more difficult than we have anticipated. Not that I mind…”
Kakashi was about to respond but Tazuna interrupted, “Wait, she did that before! How is she doing that?!” I sighed. By ‘that’ he probably meant my telepathic ability.
To my slight surprise, Sasuke answered, “She’s physically mute but can mentally speak with telepathy. Deal with it.”
Kakashi nodded and continued, “Right. Anyway, Hotaru, you are correct but for further information, we’re going to have to ask those ninja and Tazuna.” We all looked in Tazuna’s direction.
After some inquiring, the mist ninjas realized that the reason Kakashi didn’t take them out to begin with was so that he could gain information. Tazuna looked rather guilty and explained that there was some guy that wanted him dead because Tazuna was ruining his plans within the shipping industry. Kakashi looked kinda pissed and said some stuff about this being at least a B ranking mission. Basically Sakura wanted to give up, Naruto didn’t want to give up (and so he stabbed himself to release the poison from his wound), Sasuke probably didn’t care, and I wanted to go on to gain some experience.
Eventually we got on a boat and I dozed off as Tazuna somehow persuaded us to stay and protect him.
Later as we were walking Naruto freaked out over a rabbit, which was white… strange for this time of year… I looked at Kakashi-sensei who nodded to me. We were thinking the same thing. I activated my Byakugan. My eyes widened but this time Kakashi beat me to the warning and yelled at everyone to get down.
A well-built man with a huge sword jumped down on us from above. “Everybody, get back,” muttered Kakashi-sensei, “This is a whole different level.” He pulled up his forehead protector from his left eye. I stared in awe at what I saw; Kakashi-sensei had Sharingan! “Kakashi-sensei,” I said, “that’s… the kekkei genkai Sharingan eye technique obtained only in the Uchiha family… isn’t it? How did you…?” I glanced at Sasuke, who also seemed at a loss for words. Kakashi ignored the question and instructed us to get in formation.
It turned out that this man was an extremely dangerous missing ninja named Zabuza. Zabuza also mentioned the Sharingan, but in a mocking tone, which caused Naruto to blow up with questions about the Sharingan.
Sasuke explain all of which I knew far too well, “Sharingan…. It is said that some have the ability in their eyes to read and defeat all types of Gen, Tai and Nin-jutsus. Supposedly, it also allows you to copy any technique besides other bloodline traits. The Sharingan is one of the types of pupils that gives you this power. There are other types of eye techiques too, like the Byakugan.” he looked at me, "You poseess that do you not?"
I nodded and Naruto went into a spree of questions regarding the Byakugan which we ignored.
“Now,” growled Zabuza, “let’s end this talking. I have to kill that old man.” He sped towards Tazuna at an incredible speed only to be met by Kakashi. “But Kakashi, it seems I have to beat you first!” He spun around a tree and disappeared.
I scanned the area with my Byakugan. “He’s on the water!” I told them.
Zabuza grinned evilly from under his bandages and murmured, “Ninpou… Hidden mist jutsu.” A strange mist surrounded him and he yet again, vanished. I scanned again but to my horror I couldn’t even see Sakura’s chakra, who was standing on the other side of Tazuna. My eyes widened and I gasped, “Kakashi-sensei… my Byakugan… I can’t see anything in this mist!”
Kakashi nodded and kept still, “The hidden mist jutsu is a special jutsu that deflects certain eye techniques… including your kekkei genkai. He’ll come after me first. Zabuza is an expert in silent killing. You don’t even notice until you’re already dead. It’s not like I can use the Sharingan perfectly. You guys be careful.
From some unknown location, Zabuza began whispering the names of vital organs, wondering which he should go for first.
Sasuke began trembling and Kakashi said, “I’ll protect you guys even if it kills me. I don’t let… my comrades die.” He smiled.
“We’ll see about that!” Zabuza chuckled and appeared between us and Tazuna. “It’s over.” He was about to swing his ginormous sword when Kakashi-sensei leapt in front and stabbed him with a kunai. Zabuza turned into water and another clone appeared behind Kakashi. The sword sliced Kakashi from behind but he too, turned into a water clone. He had copied Zabuza’s technique. Kakashi was now in the advantageous position but Zabuza snickered and mocked, “There’s no way you can defeat me with your monkey-like imitations. That was impressive of you. You had already copied my jutsu but you had your clone say those words to attract my attention while the real you hid in the mist and watched me. Nice plan… But… I’m also not that easy!” Again, a clone appeared behind Kakashi and the two dueled it out. Suddenly Kakashi was thrown into the water and when he got out Zabuza was already preforming his water prison Jutsu. Zabuza advanced on us looking triumphant.
“Crap…guys, get ready….” We pulled out more kunai and dropped into fighting position.
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The Next day, we found a lost cat and returned it to its fat, over-loving owner… poor cat. Anyway, it was a stupid and easy ‘mission’ if you even consider something like that a mission.… Seriously, how is this making us stronger? Oh wait, it’s not…
We were back at the Hokage’s and Naruto was making a big fuss about wanting a more challenging mission and for once, I agree with him. Then the Hokage went into some long explanation about mission ranks that I probably already was aware of. I closed my eyes and tuned out their obnoxious voices and silently recited the music I had been playing on my violin last night. Eventually I snapped back to reality when I heard Naruto cheering…with joy? I opened my eyes and heard Hokage-sama tell us we were going to go on a C ranked mission as someone’s body guard. A smirk played on my lips as I thought, ‘At last, something worthwhile.’
The Hokage invited the client in… first impression… not good.
Clutching a beer bottle in one hand the old man drawled, “What’s this? They’re a bunch of brats. You expect me to believe the short one with a stupid face is a ninja?”
Naruto looked around and laughed, “Who’s the short one with a stupid face?”
Sasuke was tallest being 5ft and 3in and, I have to admit, had a quite attractive face. Sakura was 5ft and 1in and, wide forehead aside, she was pretty. I am exactly 5ft and I have never considered myself as stupid looking, In fact I thought that I looked considerably normal but who knows, maybe someone has a different opinion. Naruto was maybe 4ft and 10…and a half inches tall; he was always grinning and because he has a very dense personality I suppose you could call him stupid looking...
I raised an eyebrow and remarked, “That would be you, Naruto.”
Naruto froze then spun around yelling, “I’ll kill you!” at the drunkard, who we were supposed to protect.
Did I mention that Naruto is dense?
Kakashi-sensei managed to calm him down and we were soon informed that this man was an expert bridge builder and his name was Tazuna.
As we exited the village Naruto was shouting about his excitement and how he’d never been outside the village before. I sighed…does that kid EVER stop yelling…? Of course then Tazuna and Naruto started up an argument. Before it was Sakura and Naruto always arguing…now this old geezer too…geez this is going to drive me insane! I didn’t doubt that Sasuke was probably thinking the same thing.
Eventually Sakura started asking questions about the country of Waves. I tuned this out just like I tuned out most things. None of this information was new to me. I read too much.
(Author’s note: Lol, the way Hotaru’s personality has formed, like how she already knows stuff and tunes things out, is partly because of me not wanting to type everything out… I apologize for my laziness… most of you know the story anyway so it's not a problem right? ^^)
Suddenly, I noticed a puddle on the dry ground and thought, ‘Wait… a puddle when it hasn’t rained in ages?’ I noticed Kakashi-sensei making a few hand signs but I was the only one who saw. I quickly activated my Byakugan and immediately noticed strange chakra within the puddle. “Everyone, look out!” I thought urgently. A split second later two ninjas leapt out from hiding and attacked us.
A wire wrapped around Kakashi and sliced him up, though I think that was a clone. Once they finished, they lunged at Naruto, who stood frozen with shock. Sasuke came to his rescue. He knocked Naruto out of the way and landed on the ninjas’ heads. He pushed himself into the air and spun around, kicking their faces. He managed to separate the two ninjas. One ran at Sakura and the other at Naruto. Sasuke dashed in front of Sakura and managed to fend him off. I intercepted the other, though Naruto suffered a small scratch. I didn’t hesitate to use my fast Taijutsu Byakugan skills and gave the ninja some harsh blows, causing him to fly backwards towards a tree. Kakashi-sensei caught the ninja before he hit the tree and snatched the other ninja into a headlock.
“I’m sorry I didn’t help you guys earlier, I didn’t think Naruto would freeze up like that,” Said Kakashi and began tying up the ninjas, “Anyway, nice job Sasuke and Hotaru.”
Sasuke sneered and asked Naruto, “You aright, scaredy cat?” Naruto looked furious… fortunately Kakashi intervened before Naruto could argue.
“Kakashi-sensei,” I said, but made sure everyone could hear, “Those were hidden mist chuunins. If what we are dealing with is what I suspect, then this mission may prove to be more difficult than we have anticipated. Not that I mind…”
Kakashi was about to respond but Tazuna interrupted, “Wait, she did that before! How is she doing that?!” I sighed. By ‘that’ he probably meant my telepathic ability.
To my slight surprise, Sasuke answered, “She’s physically mute but can mentally speak with telepathy. Deal with it.”
Kakashi nodded and continued, “Right. Anyway, Hotaru, you are correct but for further information, we’re going to have to ask those ninja and Tazuna.” We all looked in Tazuna’s direction.
After some inquiring, the mist ninjas realized that the reason Kakashi didn’t take them out to begin with was so that he could gain information. Tazuna looked rather guilty and explained that there was some guy that wanted him dead because Tazuna was ruining his plans within the shipping industry. Kakashi looked kinda pissed and said some stuff about this being at least a B ranking mission. Basically Sakura wanted to give up, Naruto didn’t want to give up (and so he stabbed himself to release the poison from his wound), Sasuke probably didn’t care, and I wanted to go on to gain some experience.
Eventually we got on a boat and I dozed off as Tazuna somehow persuaded us to stay and protect him.
Later as we were walking Naruto freaked out over a rabbit, which was white… strange for this time of year… I looked at Kakashi-sensei who nodded to me. We were thinking the same thing. I activated my Byakugan. My eyes widened but this time Kakashi beat me to the warning and yelled at everyone to get down.
A well-built man with a huge sword jumped down on us from above. “Everybody, get back,” muttered Kakashi-sensei, “This is a whole different level.” He pulled up his forehead protector from his left eye. I stared in awe at what I saw; Kakashi-sensei had Sharingan! “Kakashi-sensei,” I said, “that’s… the kekkei genkai Sharingan eye technique obtained only in the Uchiha family… isn’t it? How did you…?” I glanced at Sasuke, who also seemed at a loss for words. Kakashi ignored the question and instructed us to get in formation.
It turned out that this man was an extremely dangerous missing ninja named Zabuza. Zabuza also mentioned the Sharingan, but in a mocking tone, which caused Naruto to blow up with questions about the Sharingan.
Sasuke explain all of which I knew far too well, “Sharingan…. It is said that some have the ability in their eyes to read and defeat all types of Gen, Tai and Nin-jutsus. Supposedly, it also allows you to copy any technique besides other bloodline traits. The Sharingan is one of the types of pupils that gives you this power. There are other types of eye techiques too, like the Byakugan.” he looked at me, "You poseess that do you not?"
I nodded and Naruto went into a spree of questions regarding the Byakugan which we ignored.
“Now,” growled Zabuza, “let’s end this talking. I have to kill that old man.” He sped towards Tazuna at an incredible speed only to be met by Kakashi. “But Kakashi, it seems I have to beat you first!” He spun around a tree and disappeared.
I scanned the area with my Byakugan. “He’s on the water!” I told them.
Zabuza grinned evilly from under his bandages and murmured, “Ninpou… Hidden mist jutsu.” A strange mist surrounded him and he yet again, vanished. I scanned again but to my horror I couldn’t even see Sakura’s chakra, who was standing on the other side of Tazuna. My eyes widened and I gasped, “Kakashi-sensei… my Byakugan… I can’t see anything in this mist!”
Kakashi nodded and kept still, “The hidden mist jutsu is a special jutsu that deflects certain eye techniques… including your kekkei genkai. He’ll come after me first. Zabuza is an expert in silent killing. You don’t even notice until you’re already dead. It’s not like I can use the Sharingan perfectly. You guys be careful.
From some unknown location, Zabuza began whispering the names of vital organs, wondering which he should go for first.
Sasuke began trembling and Kakashi said, “I’ll protect you guys even if it kills me. I don’t let… my comrades die.” He smiled.
“We’ll see about that!” Zabuza chuckled and appeared between us and Tazuna. “It’s over.” He was about to swing his ginormous sword when Kakashi-sensei leapt in front and stabbed him with a kunai. Zabuza turned into water and another clone appeared behind Kakashi. The sword sliced Kakashi from behind but he too, turned into a water clone. He had copied Zabuza’s technique. Kakashi was now in the advantageous position but Zabuza snickered and mocked, “There’s no way you can defeat me with your monkey-like imitations. That was impressive of you. You had already copied my jutsu but you had your clone say those words to attract my attention while the real you hid in the mist and watched me. Nice plan… But… I’m also not that easy!” Again, a clone appeared behind Kakashi and the two dueled it out. Suddenly Kakashi was thrown into the water and when he got out Zabuza was already preforming his water prison Jutsu. Zabuza advanced on us looking triumphant.
“Crap…guys, get ready….” We pulled out more kunai and dropped into fighting position.
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