A/N: So this is my side project for when I'm not working on Fate New Rebellion. I always liked Shisui so I thought about a way to continue his legacy. Also this story does not have a beta so there will be mistakes. I'll try my best to catch them but they will apppear.
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"Sasuke-kun! Arata-kun!"
My ears pick up the noise of the screeching banshees known as fangirls, and Sasuke and I haven't even been in the academy classroom for more than a minute. I let a loose sigh escape my lips as I glance over towards my cousin. Who I can tell is already getting annoyed with the day before it has even begun.
Truthfully I sometimes curse our Uchiha lineage. Hasn't done the two of us much good afterall...
"Why can't they take a hint and just buzz off like the gnats they are." Sasuke asked me, his chin still resting on his hands.
I just lean back in my chair. "I truthfully don't know. I wish I could understand why they can't see we aren't interested. If I wouldn't get in trouble for it I probably would have shown them how proficient our Katon is." I reply.
"Hnn."
That was enough for me to know that Sasuke agreed, but was already done with trying to comprehend the reasoning behind all the girls throwing themselves at us. Sometimes I wondered if I shaved my head and came to class dressed like a complete slob if they would leave me alone. Sadly I couldn't leave Sasuke to fend for himself. He would try and burn me with a friendly fireball if I did. Most importantly I like my spiky, yet slightly wavy hair. It reminded me of Shisui-nii a little.
My face gets slightly more sullen at the thought of my deceased older brother. Thinking of him reminds me of the rest of the clan, and there we go. Instantly more depressed.
"We'll kill him Arata."
I look over towards Sasuke. Although most wouldn't be able to tell I could see that there was some concern for me in his eyes. I let a small smile reach my face. Even though Sasuke and I have lost almost everything we still look out for each other. I must have had some sort of look on my face for Sasuke to be worried.
"Yeah, we'll make sure we get him back, together." I reply with a soft smile his way to let him know I was fine.
Sasuke focuses back on the front of the class, his job done.
The next couple minutes pass by slowly as Sasuke and I waited for the rest of our class to arrive. I could hear in the background how Naruto was yelling about how he became a ninja. Truthfully I was happy for him. He was really distraught when he was told he failed the graduation exam. Obviously something happened, he's here now and as energetic as always. It also seems that Iruka-sensei was delighted to see Naruto within the graduating class. The man always looked out for the blonde, even if he was strict with him.
"You seem happy that the dobe is here." Sasuke said.
I just looked at my cousin giving him a small smile. "I know you're not his biggest fan, but he's not too bad. He's just an idiot sometimes." I replied.
Sasuke just gave me a knowing look.
"Alright, he's an idiot a lot of the time, but he's still a friend. That's enough reason to be happy for him. He was really distraught when he originally failed" I said.
"Maybe they passed him out of pity, or they just didn't want to deal with the dobe anymore." Sasuke said with a bored look.
"No need to say anything like that. He passed for a reason and I doubt they would pass someone out of pity. Being a ninja is a serious occupation." I quipped back.
"Hnn."
'Typical response.' I thought. After the massacre Sasuke and I had it rough but we had each other. Sasuke became really anti-social and practically stopped talking to everyone but me. Luckily I had a couple friends that were able to help me through the years, and in turn I was able to help Sasuke not be as broody. He's still really reclusive, but he'll at least stick around me while I interact with my small group of friends. I truthfully don't know what he and I would be like if we didn't have each other.
"Hey Arata! I passed, I'm a genin now, wouldn't it be awesome if we could be on a team together. We would kick so much ass!" Naruto said as he crouched on the desk Sasuke and I were sitting on.
Sasuke looked a little annoyed at Naruto's behavior, but he didn't let is show besides a small twitch of his brow.
"I don't doubt it Naruto, I'm happy to see that you passed." I told him, genuinely happy for him.
"I learned this super awesome jutsu too, I can't wait to show you later it's so much better than that bushin they tried to teach us in the academy!"
"That's great." I said, it was really all I could say with the Uzumaki getting closer and closer to me as he talked about how great he was.
"Shut up dobe and go to your seat. You're being annoying as usual." Sasuke said.
"Nobody asked you teme! I'm a ninja just like you so you could stop acting all high and mighty with that duckbutt hair of yours." Naruto shot back at my cousin.
'Oh gosh things are about to get ugly.' I thought.
Glancing at Sasuke I could see the "duckbutt" comment really annoyed him, and he is really using all of his self control to not attack Naruto on the spot.
"Naruto, can you calm down for a second, Arata-kun's ear is probably ringing from you yelling in it even though you're right next to him. And Sasuke looks like he's going to shove a fist in your face if you don't back away soon. I also know you want to hear the team assignments. Iruka-sensei is about to give them out ." Ino told the erratic blonde.
Naruto at least looked a little embarrassed and started rubbing the back of his neck, a sheepish smile on his face before walking to take a seat in an empty desk.
"Thanks Ino-chan." I tell the blonde girl.
She used to be a fangirl but a couple months after the massacre she gave me and Sasuke a small bouquet of white carnations and told us that the meaning behind them was honor and remembrance, it was for our clan. Since then Ino and I have been good friends, and even Sasuke accepts her around us without an issue. She's still a flirt at moments but it's how she is.
Ino just gave me a small wink and sat back down in her seat.
I focus my attention back to the front of the class where Iruka was.
"First off I just want to say how proud of each and every one of you I am." Iruka told the whole class.
"You all worked hard, and despite the trials each of you succeeded in one way or another to make it here today." Iruka-sensei looked at Naruto with a glint of pride in his eyes. I don't think the rest of the class noticed.
"Also I am always here to be of help to all of you. Although everyone has graduated from the academy I will always be happy to assist anyone. You will forever have been my precious students. Now onto team assignments."
Iruka cleared his voice. "Team one will be Gin Tanaka, Suzuya Watanabe, and Sakura Haruno."
I heard Sasuke let loose a small sigh of relief beside me.
"Happy your number one fan won't be on you team?" I teased my cousin.
He sent a small glare my way, but I knew he meant no harm from it. That's just how Sasuke is.
"Ever since she thought you and Ino were a thing she doubled her efforts to try and catch my attention. It's been a true test of my patience. So yes, I am relieved" Sasuke replied. Even he couldn't stop the small smirk emerging on his face knowing he won't be on the same team as his most annoying fangirl.
"You think we'll be on the same team Sasuke?" I ask him.
"Of course, They can't seperate us. If they try I'll go to the Hokage myself." Sasuke replied instantly.
I nodded, satisfied with his answer. Truthfully I fully expected us to be on the same team. Of course the possibility of us being on different teams was in the air, but with what Sasuke and I have been through it would be stupid to split up the last two remaining Uchiha in Konoha. We help keep each other in line. I just wanted to hear from Sasuke that he wants us on the same team. He isn't very good at expressing himself, so hearing him say that he would take it up with the Hokage if he had to made me feel good.
"It's good to hear that my moody cousin actually cares about me enough he would even go so far as talk to the Hokage. How about you give me a hug." I said, arms wide.
Sadly Sasuke's hand stopped me from approaching, a sigh escaped his lips.
"Baka, stop that. We're Uchiha, act like it. You're almost as bad as the dobe right now." My cousin said, but there was no stone in his voice. There might have even been a very small smile on his face.
"Team Seven will consist of Arata Uchiha-"
Sasuke and I both heard my name called and immediately turned our attention to Iruka-sensei.
"Sasuke Uchiha-"
With Sasuke's name called relief flooded the both of us. We were together, truthfully it didn't matter who our final teammate was at this point.
"and Naruto Uzumaki."
Could have been worse, could have been better. I have no problems with Naruto being on my team even though Sasuke looked a little annoyed about it., he at least accepts that Naruto is stuck with us now.
A loud bang was heard and the next thing everyone knew Naruto had his foot on the desk.
"Hey,what's the deal? Why does a great a ninja like me have to be paired up with someone like Sasuke?! Arata I can understand. He's at least cool, but Sasuke Iruka-sensei? Come on, we can do better than that. Why not Sakura or someone?" Naruto complained.
I was content with just drifting off into my own thoughts but Naruto of course had to say something. I was slightly amused with how he complimented me and said Sasuke wasn't all that great when my cousin and I had very similar scores. His being just a tad better overall.
Iruka-sensei looked annoyed and was pinching the brow of his nose, probably to stop himself from having to yell at Naruto on graduation day.
"The reason the team is like this Naruto is because Sasuke scored the highest overall in the academy with Arata just barely below him. While you scored the worst. So we placed the highest scores with the lowest to balance everything out." Iruka finished.
I just watched Naruto sink back into his seat. I couldn't help but chuckle inside slightly at the blonde. The situation was just too comical for me. I truly hope our Jonin-sensei can handle Naruto as well as Iruka. If not I have no clue the mischief he would cause.
My face scrunched up a little bit. The thought of an uncontrolled Naruto sent chills down my spine. Not a good thought at all.
The rest of the team assignments went by without incident. With the makeup of Teams Eight, and Ten being the only other teams of interest.
Team Eight consisted of Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, and Shino Aburame. A pretty fierce tracking squad from the looks of it. Team Ten seemed to be an attempt at recreating the famous Ino-Shika-Cho formation with Ino, Shikamaru, and Choji being put on the same team. Ino put on a face of being upset but truthfully I think she was happy with the assignment. She was already friends with the other two boys. It could have ended a lot worse.
After team assignments were handed out most teams Jonin instructors came to pick up their squads. I said most because after an hour of waiting Sasuke, Naruto, and I were still waiting in the classroom.
"I'm actually worried by this point. If our sensei is this late on the first day it doesn't really bode well for our future." I said in annoyance.
"Yeah! What's the big deal anyways? Everyone else have probably already started going on missions and are already training by now. I can't fall behind." Naruto complained.
Sasuke decided not to comment but I could see he was also annoyed by how late our sensei was, whoever he or she is supposed to be.
"Well I propose we go grab something to eat." I said to my team. It would be a good way to pass the time, and if our sensei does arrive after we have left then he'll just have to find us. this was getting ridiculous and I want some food.
"Fine." Sasuke said in response.
"Can I come too? I'll deal with the teme if I have to." Naruto asked.
"Sure, but we're not doing ramen. That stuff is fine every once in awhile but I truly don't see how you can eat so much of it. Sasuke and I are choosing the restaurant." I told him.
Even though we weren't going to be having ramen Naruto just seemed glad to be grabbing food with other people. Something I have noticed whenever I do invite him to eat with me and Sasuke.
After a brief walk we ended up in front of Yakiniku Q. What could arguably be the best barbeque restaurant in Konoha. The food here is great and reasonably priced for the quality.
"Welcome to Yakiniku Q! Will it just be the three of you today?" Our host asked the three of us.
I was about to reply until a familiar voice spoke up first.
"Actually no. The three of them are with us."
I turned towards the source of the voice and was pleasantly surprised to see Shikamaru, Ino, and Choji. There was also an older man behind them, putting out a cigarette as he walked into the establishment.
'He must be their Jonin-sensei.' I thought.
"Now Ino, I know I said I was going to take you three out to eat but that doesn't mean you can extend that offer to your friends." The Jonin said light heartedly.
The Jonin then turned towards us. "So why are you three freshly minted Genin here and not with your sensei?"
"Well after waiting for an hour for him to show up the three of us thought it would be better to grab something to eat." I offered meekly.
Sasuke sighed before looking at me. "Arata, he's just messing with us. Don't be so nervous."
I could only chuckle in response.
"Your teammate is right, young man. The name is Asuma, and from what you said about your Jonin-sensei being late I feel like I know who he is. You can hang out with us until he comes get you three. It'll serve him right for being late all the time with you guys not being there." The now named Asuma told us.
"You guys are going to be stuck with us. What are we, your babysitters? What a drag." Shikamaru said.
"I don't want to hear that from someone as lazy as you Shikamaru." Ino snapped back in our defense.
Asuma just continued to smile at his genin's antics while Choji looked impatiently at the trays of food being brought around throughout the restaurant.
"Umm, how about we grab a table and get some food before Choji loses his patience. I also don't think he's the only one hungry either." I said to everyone, my own stomach complaining at the lack of food in it.
After a couple minutes the seven of us were seated. Ino and the rest of her group were on one side of the table while Sasuke, Naruto, and I were on the other. In the meantime we were just waiting for our order of ribs to arrive.
"So Arata, Naruto, Sasuke. How would you like to learn a little about your Jonin-sensei?"
All of us perked up a little at the idea of learning about our mysterious and ever so late sensei.
"I'll take the interest in your eyes as a yes. Anyways if my hunch is correct then your sensei is probably going to be Kakashi." Asuma began.
'Kakashi. I'll have to look into him later.' I thought.
"Kakashi is definitely one of the strongest if not the strongest Jonin in the village currently."
Now that statement took me by surprise. Even Naruto seemed to have been paying deep attention, and Sasuke no longer had a bored look on his face.
"That sounds so awesome, hey Arata, teme, our sensei sounds like he'll be able to make us super strong!" Naruto excitedly said
Observing that look on Asuma's face it seems as if there's more to Kakashi though than being really powerful.
"Well theoretically yes, Kakashi should be able to make you three very capable shinobi." Asuma replied.
"You said theoretically. What do you mean by that?" Sasuke asked.
I myself was curious as well.
Asuma sighed softly. "What I mean is that although Kakashi is strong and should be able to make the three of you strong he has never passed a team of Genin before."
"What?" I asked the shock evident in my voice.
"Pass a team of Genin? I thought we already passed the exam for becoming Genin." Sasuke said.
"Yeah, what's up with that? The three of us worked hard for this." Naruto put in.
"Well some Jonin-sensei give their selected teams a second test to pass to see if they're ready to become ninja. I don't distribute an extra exam for my team but I do know that Kakashi does and no one has been able to pass his." Asuma replied rubbing the back of his neck. He was probably thinking about whether he should have told us or not.
"Now Asuma, are you scaring my cute Genin with your stories." A voice said from behind us.
Team Seven turned around to gaze upon who was most likely our Jonin sensei. He had what looked like gravity defying silver hair on a sharp face. His Konoha Hitai-ate covered his left eye, and finally he had a face mask covering his lips and nose. Truthfully the only thing you could see was his right eye and hair.
"Kakashi, I would never in my wildest dreams scare these Genin here. I was just informing them of a couple things about what it means to be a Shinobi. Besides you were late again. So I was just watching over them for the meantime" Asuma replied.
"Well I guess that settles it then. Thank you for watching my little ducklings here Asuma."
'Did he just call us ducklings?' I thought, completely gobsmacked.
The silver haired Jonin then turned towards us and… 'Wait, was his eye smiling? How does he do that?' Now I was just intrigued. I was actually kind of impressed with how his face did that.
"Come along ducklings we have a lot to catch up on." Kakashi told us before leading us out of Yakiniku Q.
"Kakashi-sensei we haven't even received our food yet." Naruto complained.
"Well that really sucks, but we have to get going right now. We have team activities to be working on. You could grab some food to feed your sad stomachs later." Kakashi replied to the blonde.
Naruto just grumbled as he followed behind what appeared to be our sensei. Sasuke looked slightly peeved but followed as well. I was the last one to leave and caught a smile of condolence from both Asuma and Ino.
Once outside the restaurant Kakashi led us back to the top of the academy before making us all take a seat. Supposedly we were going to "learn about each other" sounds so exciting.
"Well I would first off like to say that it is nice to finally meet the three of you. I apologize for being late. I got lost on the road to life and it took me a good bit to find my path again." Kakashi explained smiling through his mask.
'Does he really expect us to buy that lame excuse?' I thought.
"That's total crap." Sasuke said. Obviously not accepting our sensei's excuse.
"And I don't think I like you very much." Kakashi replied cheerfully.
Naruto and I both sweatdropped at how blunt our sensei was. Things are starting off great, I can tell we are going to be such a happy group.
"Now that I know which of you three I care for the least how about we start of by getting to know each other. For example our likes and dislikes, our dreams for the future, and hobbies. I'll be kind and start off and show you kiddos how it's done." Kakashi cleared his throat.
"My name is Hatake Kakashi. Things I like and things I hate? I don't feel like telling you that. My dreams for the future? Never really thought about that. As for my hobbies... I have lots of hobbies. Your turn." Kakashi finished with what I am going to refer to as an eye smile.
'We actually learned nothing about him.' I thought.
"Well my name is Uzumaki Naruto! I like ramen and dislike the time it takes for ramen to cook. My dream is to become Hokage and to make it so that the village recognizes me for who I am! My hobby is to test out the many different kinds of ramen at Ichiraku's, oh and to train." Naruto finished.
Kakashi was nodding seeming to look like he was taking in what Naruto said but I wasn't completely sure if the Jonin actually cared all that much about what the blonde just said.
"Alright Naruto, thank you. You're turn broody." Kakashi said looking at Sasuke.
Sasuke tsked, placing his head on his hands. "My name is Uchiha Sasuke. I like to train and become stronger with my cousin Arata. I dislike a lot of things including having my time wasted. My dream isn't going to be left as just a dream. I am going to defeat a certain someone with Arata's help and bring this someone to justice. My hobby is also training."
"Well that wasn't as dark as I expected if I am going to be completely honest. Now onto the last of my little ducklings." Kakashi said smiling at me through his mask.
"Well my name is Uchiha Arata. I also enjoy training with Sasuke as well as sitting at the docks and watching the water or just sitting at the side of lakes in general. I find it relaxing. I am starting to dislike being called a "little duckling". My dream is to also bring a certain individual to justice, and make sure that the memory of my brother is remembered. My favorite hobby is reading." I told the Jonin.
Kakashi nodded once again before standing up. "Well it seems to me each of you are diverse and special. Some of you might be more special than others."
I don't think he meant that in a positive way.
"Now I am sure Asuma has already mentioned something about it, so to satisfy all of your curiosity, yes. I am administering my own examination to see if you are capable of being called Konoha Shinobi. And yes, no one has yet passed."
The pressure behind those words were bearing down on the three of us. This was serious, but the three of us were also serious about becoming Shinobi. We won't fail. Seeing how Kakashi has a genuine look of interest on his face I am positive Naruto and Sasuke have a similar look of determination on their faces as well.
"Oh? You three look determined. I might like you all a little more than I did originally now. Duckbutt you're still on the bottom though."
A visible tick appeared on Sasuke's at being called duckbutt again. I'm wondering if Kakashi somehow overheard Naruto making that comment earlier or if Sasuke's hair really does resemble a duck's butt.
"Anyways my test is a survival test. Be at training field three by five o'clock in the morning." The Jonin said before climbing up on the railing, about to jump down when he suddenly turned towards us.
"Oh, and don't eat breakfast. You'll puke." Kakashi finished with that oh so impressive eye smile of his. Giving us his last little bit of information he disappeared.
'Tomorrow could very well be really shitty.' I thought.