Hello to the people that is reading my story! This is my very first story, so I hope that you will enjoy it! I will be writing Shall We Date? Ninja Love.

Prolougue

1581, Kawachinokuni.

Villager 1: What are you doing Yuuko?

Yuuko: I 'm just taking these snacks to the students.

Villager 1: Oh wow, directly from the chief priest's granddaughter?

Villager 2 : She sure is a hard worker.

Villager 1 : You lost your parents and were taken in by the temple right? Even still you work so hard. So admirable.

Everyone says so but there really isn' t anything special about me. Grandpa just raised me the best he could.

Yuuko: Huh?

? : …..

I wonder who he is. Never seen him. He has a sword so maybe a samurai?

? : Hey you.

Yuuko: Y-Yes!

? : Can I have some of that?

Yuuko: Ah, yeah. Maybe a little.

? : Thanks.

He takes a few pieces from my bag and pops them into his mouth.

? : ...Mhh not bad at all.

Yuuko: Yeah! Everyone in the village love them too.

? : Hmmmm... I see. Oh yeah, I guess I didn't introduce myself. I 'm Musashi Miyamoto.

Yuuko: Musashi? My name is Yuuko. What are you doing here in this country village?

Musashi: I promised to meet someone around here.

Yuuko: Oh yeah?

Musashi: Yeah... actually it's time now. See you and thanks for the snack!

Monk: Where did you go?

Yuuko: Oh I just went to grab some snacks.

Monk: Bah, I told you I will do that. There have been bandits recently so you need to be careful.

Bandits...

Yuuko: mean the people sent by Nobunaga Oda?

Monk: Yes, they are hunting ninjas by his orders.

Hunting ninjas.

Monk: He is well known for hating ninja. He used Koga to invade Iga but now plans to destroy Koga.

Yuuko: I s Nobunaga really that scared of the ninjas?

Monk: Yeah. He must know their true power. He fears they will get in his way.

Yuuko: But it's not like Nobunaga is for sure taking over the country. . .

Monk: That's true. There are still other possible players. Like the really strong samurai serving under Tokugawa.

Yuuko: Ohh, really? What is his name?

Monk: Munenori Yagyu, the head of the Yagyu clan. Not only is he an amazing swordsman but I hear he is quite clever too.

Yuuko: I have even heard stories about him from grandpa.

Monk: Although I have heard he is forced to be quite cruel sometimes.

Yuuko: I see. . . But this really has nothing to do with our little temple.

Monk: Well yeah, but you can never be too careful.

Yuuko: Ah!

Monk: W-What?

Yuuko: I have to feed the kittens!

I head towards the main hall of the temple.

Monk: Yuuko! The priest said to stay away from the temple! . . . Bah she can't hear me anyway.

I'm sure the cats are starving. ...Huh?

? : Just let me see your paws.

Paws...? Gorogorogoro. A man is scratching one the cat's stomachs.

? : Who is there!?

Ah! What is he so uptight about...?

Yuuko: Ah... T-That is my question.. I am the granddaughter of the chief priest here.

? : Hmmm... so you are that girl?

That girl?

Yuuko: . . . !

He suddenly presses close and grabs my chin. Ah ! H-His face is so close. I can feel my face getting red...

? 1 : Even from every angle you just look like a boring ordinary girl.

Y-You can't say something like that to a girl's face! Right then...

? 2 : Hey, Saizo!?

Saizo? Wait that was a guy?

Saizo: Sasuke. You know I am older than you. Watch how you talk to me!

Sasuke: Shut up! Not like it really matters! … Well who is this kid?

Saizo: She says she is ' that girl '.

Sasuke: Really!? This girl is Yuuko?

Yuuko...

Sasuke: Woah! She sure is a cutie!

Yuuko: Kyaaah!

The man hugs me up against him!

Saizo: The hell are you doing? Stupid kid.

S-So surprised... I wonder if he is younger than me? He is big...

Yuuko: Ummm... by the way who are you two?

Saizo: . . .

Saizo gives me a long stare.

Saizo: Are you stupid or something?!

Yuuko: Stupid?

Saizo: You can't tell by our clothes who we are?

C-Clothes? T-They are dressed like Nin-...

Sasuke: Well see ya later Yuuko!

They disappeared so fast. . . but what were they doing here?

? : Um, excuse me.

Yuuko: Ah … Y-Yes!

? : Oh, sorry for surprising you! Are you one of the villagers?

Yuuko: Yes... Yes I am, but who are you?

? : I am Rennoshin, a doctor who visits here sometimes. I was on my way out but then I saw you standing here by yourself. I was a bit worried so I wanted to check.

Yuuko: Oh really? Yeah, but I am fine. I am healthy at least!

Rennoshin: Haha, well that is good to hear. Health is the most important! Well at any rate I am glad to hear you are fine.

Yuuko: No, thank you so much! Sorry for worrying you!

Rennoshin: Ah, I'm not worried about that. Don't worry. Well, I will be on my way then.

Yuuko: Whew... Meeting lots of new faces today...

Plus those last two guys were real ninjas... I wonder if something happened near the village?

Yuuko: I guess I can ask grandpa.

Whisper. . . Whisper

? I can hear somebody talking...

? : I'm sure you know but Nobunaga plans to wipe out ALL of the ninja clans.

Chief priest: Of course I understand the situation, Lord Hattori. There is no future for the ninja if we don't stop Nobunaga.

Isn't Lord Hattori the leader of the Iga ninjas?

Iga elder: I have talked with Lord Mochizuki from Koga. We are going to unite and fight. And for that we need Yuuko!

Huhhh!? Why me? Rip! Crap... I pushed through the paper door on accident.

Chief priest: Yuuko?!

Yuuko: Grandpa...

Chief priest: Even though I told no one to come near the temple hall...

Yuuko: B-But what exactly is going on?!

Iga elder: This girl is our future? The heir to the Kusunoki style?

The Kusunoki style?

Yuuko: Ummm I really have no idea what you are talking about.

Chief priest: I guess it can't be helped. I knew I had to tell you sometime.

Grandpa...

Chief priest: You are the daughter of Masashige Kusunoki.

Masashige Kusunoki?!

Yuuko: W-Wait a minute... I am just the priest's granddaughter. My parents died...

Chief priest: We aren't actually related by blood..

Yuuko: …!

Chief priest: I have just taken care of you since you were left in this temple's care. I raised you here to keep you safe from Nobunaga.

Iga elder: You are actually the princess of the Kusunoki. The origin of ninjas. Hanzo!

Just then the door opens...

Hanzo: Yes, father!

Wait... so this is the famous Hanzo Hattori?

Hanzo: Pleasure to meet you Princess.

Princess...

Hanzo: I know you are probably surprised at these sudden events. but please rest assured, we will protect you with all our power.

We...?

? : Hmmm... So this is the Princess?

W-Where did this guy come from?!

? : You don't really look the part.

Hanzo: Goemon! Watch your mouth in front of the Princess!

So this is Goemon Ishikawa from the Iga village?

Goemon: You are just as stiff as usual Hanzo. I mean we will be living together.

Yuuko: L-Living together?!

Chief priest: Well, it basically boils down to this. In order to oppose Nobunaga the Iga, Koga, and Fuma clans are joining. You are the symbol of that unity, as the Princess heir to the Ninja origin.

Yuuko: A symbol of unity...?

Chief priest: And five ninjas have been chosen from the villages. We are to come up with a plan to oppose Nobunaga.

Hanzo:For that purpose we are all assembling in the village of Iga.

Chief priest : You are to go to the Iga village for training.

Yuuko: M-Me..?For training?!

Goemon: If you are to be a symbol of unity you need some knowledge of ninja.

N-No way... I can't... it's too sudden.

Goemon: Don't worry, I will take good care of you.

Goemon gives me a soft pat on the head.

Goemon: And in exchange you can let me have some fun too!

No... I-I can't relax with pervs like him aroud!

Iga elder: Please help us, Yuuko!

Ah! The Iga Leader is bowing down in front of me...

Iga elder: We need you to hold together this alliance! You are the only hope we have!

Yuuko: Umm... f-first please raise your head.

At that time, the door opens again.

Saizo: Excuse me.

Sasuke: Wooo! Yuuko!

Chief priest: These two are Saizo Kirigakure and Sasuke Sarutobi from the Koga.

Those two are famous ninja from Koga...?

Yuuko: Umm... and what about this man?

Chief priest: Kotaro Fuma from the Fuma clan.

Kotaro: …..

He's a little scary.. and quiet..

Chief priest: Yuuko, I raised you as an ordinary girl. But now is the time for you to step into the world.

Yuuko: Grandpa...

Chief priest: You are their heir. And your parents didn't die of illness. They were killed by Nobunaga's men.

?!

Hanzo: Princess..

Yuuko: Hanzo...

Hanzo: I know you are confused after hearing this so suddenly.

Yuuko:...

Hanzo: Even finding out that your parents were murdered.

I look directly into Hanzo's eyes.

Yuuko: Many more people are dying in wars as we speak. I am just lucky to have survived so far.

Hanzo: Heh, I see now that you really are their heir.

Hanzo puts his hands on my shoulders and gently pulls me close.

Hanzo: I'm sorry... for putting you through this.

Just then...

Goemon: Hanzo you sure don't understand women very much...

Hanzo: Goemon! I said watch your mouth around the Princess!

Goemon: So, who are you going to choose?

Yuuko: Huh? Choose...?

Goemon: I am the youngest and most powerful!

Hanzo: Sorry, but some of us do have to grow up.

Goemon: Yuuko.

Goemon wraps his arms around my shoulders.

Yuuko: W-What...?

This guy really is pushy...

Goemon: Just letting you know, but I am the best with women. Why don't you become my woman?

Yuuko: What?!

Goemon: What? Not your type?

My type...? Goemon is more the biggest talker than anything else...

Hanzo: Goemon! If you don't cut it out...

Just then...

Sasuke: Hey you! Get away from Yuuko!

Whizz! Eh... A ninja star?!

Goemon: What, do you want to take me on?!

Sasuke: Yeah! I will make you pay!

Hanzo: Goemon!

Saizo: Sasuke!...Apologies Lord Hanzo. This kid always lets things go to his head.

Sasuke: Don't treat me like a kid! I am a master of Ninja techniques!

Goemon: Yeah, I have heard of the name Sasuke Sarutobi. I hear he is agile as a monkey. But that his brain is the same size too!

Sasuke: What did you say!? Acting all big just because you are famous?!

Goemon: Yup, I am famous for being good with the ladies and my combat skills. Got a problem?!

He really does have the biggest mouth in Japan.

Saizo: Alright well let's just hurry up and decide this.

Saizo reaches to grab my arm.

Saizo: So who do you choose out of us?

Yuuko: Umm... I'm not sure I understand. Choose...what?

Goemon: Wait you didn't hear from the elder little girl?

Hanzo: I am telling all of you to watch your mouth! She's our Princess!

Just then...

Kotaro: ….

Kotaro silently walks towards the garden.

Sasuke: Hey Fuma guy! Say something at least!

Kotaro: …. It's a waste of breath. I am already prepared to die for the Princess.

Prepared to die for me?

Hanzo: That is fine and all Kotaro but do so carelessly.

Kotaro: ….

Hanzo: We didn't come here to die. We came here to survive.

Hanzo then turns and looks at me.

Hanzo: Princess, we are going to head Iga. But all six of us is too conspicuous. So we will take separate ways to distract the enemy. We want you to head to Iga with one of us.

Yuuko: One of you...?

Hanzo: That person will assure your safe passage to Iga.

Goemon: We will protect you from Nobunaga.

Nobunaga... He killed my parents and is trying to destroy the ninjas.

Sasuke: Also remember we have to stay together always! Even in bath!

Yuuko: B-Bath!? That's just too far...

Saizo: Don't worry. We aren't doing it because we want to see you naked.

Sasuke: Come on, just pick me! I will do my best!

Goemon: If you pick me it is guaranteed to be fun...

Kotaro: ….

Hanzo: Princess, they are all talented ninjas. Which do you want to pick?

Go with Saizo. I hope I am picking the right one... Seems easy to talk to. He's a little scary and hard to talk to but.. My first impression just wasn't very good. And he likes cats. Evil people don't like cats. And he might actually be a nice guy when you talk to him. I won't know unless I talk to him.

This is just Prologue, and I have finished writing the prologue, next will be Chapter 1 hope you will like it! Please look forward to it!