30 centimeters per second

by Serpensi

I am a kunoichi from the land of fire. As the first great ninja war approached, I decided to take my chances and confront Gobi no Houkou, but something unexpected happened that day. He didn't kill me. [Hiatus.]

1. Prologue

30 centimeters per second

Prologue

I fell.

The wind was howling around me.

I remember the pain from the impact, like a thousand needles pierced my body. I forced myself to keep my eyes open, even though my vision was blurry and everything was spinning. I needed to focus, if I wanted to stay alive. I couldn't pass out, not yet, at least.

I wasn't ready to die yet.

No. I won't die to this.

It felt like hours passed by, but in reality it was only seconds. I swirled my chakra, creating a sphere around me. It engulfed me in a golden glow and it healed my broken body in a millisecond.

I had to get up and be ready, or I won't be able to counter his next attack. I knew it was coming, but the second I took to steady myself could be critical in my situation. He was like nothing I've ever fought before. I had to proceed with caution.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I listened.

My eyes shot open, as I jumped up, landing gracefully on a rooftop.

I wasn't where I was supposed to be.