The Ninja and His Yökai: A New Breed
The group of Kiba, Akamaru, and Kagome began their short trip back to the village at a surprisingly slow pace. The rest of the group had long since raced back to the village with young Shippo atop Naruto's shoulder. The two Ookami Yokai took their alone time to discuss what being a demon meant as well as what to expect when she began her ninja training. Akamaru followed the pair quietly, all the while thinking about how life was going to change with this new girl and her young kit.
"So you're saying I'm supposed to get stronger than I was before with these new 'demon powers'?" Kiba asked.
"yeah! You've got sharp claws that are more deadly than those dinky weapons of yours, your speed has increased almost 3 times its previous records, your stamina has increased tenfold, and even your inu-language is better. In fact, it's so much better that Akamaru and you will be able to have better teamwork, because you'll understand his every word." Kagome explained.
Kiba's eyes grew wide, as did his comrades. They immediately began testing Kagome's declarations, as if they didn't think her explanation was possible. When Kiba could understand Akamaru's every word the trio began walking again, this time in silence as the new information was processed by the two Leaf shinobi.
Breaking the silence, kagome asked, "What should I expect out of this 'ninja training' of yours?"
"well, you should expect to learn to use your chakra to do things like Naruto, such as shadow clones, substitution, walking on water, standing from ceilings, and other stuff like that. You're already really fast so I doubt they'll give you speed training. Your skills are also so far ahead in other places that they may even put you in the ANBU or the search teams where you'll go out on missions to look for missing people and take down enemies." Kiba rambled.
"where will I stay?" Kagome asked suddenly. "I have no home in your village, my Shippo has no home in your village! I don't even have any money in which to purchase food and other necessities!" she shrieked, borderline hysterical.
"don't worry, Kags. The Hokage will definitely tell you what you need to do in order to establish a place here in Konoha." Kiba assured.
Seeing her still-frantic face he added "We can always hurry and go see her now, if you'd like."
With a rushed " 'kay" she sprinted off in the way the other ninja had gone, following their scent back to Konoha. Upon arriving at the village, however, she couldn't find her way back to the Hokage's tower, where Kiba had taken her when they first arrived from the forest. Kagome shifted to her wolf-self and began wandering around the village studying their ways and habits. Eventually she grew tired from the days taxing events and decided to curl up for a small events in the late afternoon sun. She soon smelled the scent of a familiar Ookami-demon and his canine companion and stood as they approached her.
"Hey" Kiba greeted cheerfully. "you wanted to see the Hokage? Looks like you got lost, so how about I take you to her?" he offered with a smile.
"okay, thanks kiba" she smiled back as her heart skipped a beat. "man that smile….its beautiful….it gives me butterflies" she thought
Kiba led the way to the Hokages tower and, upon reaching the door to her chambers, he knocked quietly.
"Come in" came a voice from the inside.
"hiya Tsunade-sama" Kiba greeted
"hello Kiba, what did you come to see me for?" she returned politely.
"I led Kagome here because I believe we need to address the problem of her staying in the village" Kiba explained. Kagome winced silently at the way he chose to word his explanation.
"I know he doesn't mean it like I'm a problem but that still kinda hurt…" Kagome thought to herself.
"Ahh yes. This is something we need to address quickly. If I understand correctly, she has a young fox demon she's adopted from her lands who recently found his way here. Am I correct?" she asked to no one in particular.
"His name is Shippo" Kagome said quietly.
"Ahh, Shippo. He's a fine young demon, Kagome. You've done a wonderful job raising him so far and he seems to mean the world to you. I couldn't separate a mother and her child, so he will be staying with you. Now, where can we put you…" she thought absently.
"I wouldn't mind her staying with me. I have an extra bedroom she may stay in." Kiba offered. Akamaru huffed in agreement.
"Well then that settles living arrangements. As for now, you just need to be evaluated and well see what kind of training you need and Shippo can be placed in the Academy. Tomorrow, we will give you your evaluation and then we can place you in a job. Shippo needs to be at the Academy tomorrow by 9 sharp. School ends at 3 and afternoon training starts at 3:30 in the school training grounds. Kiba knows exactly what to do, so I will see you tomorrow. You may exit." Tsunade explained.
Kiba led Kagome out of the tower and they both quietly went off in search of Shippo to bring him home. Both anxious about what tomorrow would bring.