A ninja.
I was going to be a ninja! Tomorrow was the graduation exam. I couldn't wait. I glanced over at my brother who was a few steps in front of me.
"Shino" I called, "class doesn't start for another ten minutes. There's no need to rush."
He didn't answer although his steps slowed as he fell into pace with me. I smirked and looked up at the sky. I wonder what the day would have in store for me.
-xXx-
-CRASH-
A blonde boy was dropped into the middle of the class room. He struggled against the rope binding him. 'Oh Naruto, what did you do this time?' I thought.
"Listen Naruto," Iruka-sensei began, "You failed the last exam and the exam before that. You shouldn't be fooling around like this." Naruto looked away with an 'hmph'. I sighed to myself. Couldn't he just, I don't know, stop breaking the rules?
"Because Naruto wasn't here we're going to have a review test on the transformation technique! You all have to transform perfectly into me!" Iruka yelled. Groans sounded from the class. I pouted. Naruto just had to go and make Iruka-sensei angry. Everyone slowly lined up in front of Iruka. Sakura went first. She transformed into Iruka perfectly. After she was done she squealed and turned to Sasuke.
"Did you see that Sasuke-kun?"
As I predicted Sasuke only let out an uninterested 'hn'. For some reason the pinkette and about every other girl had a crush on dear Sasuke-kun. It was obvious he didn't like any of them back yet the girls never gave up. It was pathetic.
Speaking of Sasuke; he went next. Another perfect transformation. As to be expected by an Uchiha. I would've tuned the rest of the test out if it wasn't for Naruto. He had transformed into a sexy female version of himself instead of Iruka. Every male including Iruka-sensei got nose bleeds. I tore my eyes away from Naruto and glanced at Shino. He was trying very hard to hide his blushing face from me. This was quite different from his normal passive expression. I couldn't help but giggle. Even with his glasses hiding his eyes I knew he was glaring at me.
-xXx-
"Ah! My two little bugs are home!" Father exclaimed as he swooped down capturing us in a hug.
"Are you two ready for the graduation exam tomorrow?" Mother asked appearing in the kitchen door.
"Of course they're ready! Suzu is the best kunoichi in the grade and Shino would never let his sister out shine him! My little fireflies will definitely pass!" Father boasted with pride. Shino nodded in agreement and slipped away, probably to go to his room and read up on bugs. Like my brother and the rest of the Aburame clan, I have bugs living within my body. The kikaichū and I are one. I give them a home and my chakra and they fight for me.
Soon I was also able to slip away from my parents. I went outside and sat behind a tree. Unlike the rest of my clan, who only used the kikaichū to fight, I was determined to learn other ninjutsu as well. Earlier this morning before school I was able to sneak into the clan storage and find some chakra paper. With this I would be able to find my chakra nature.
I took the paper from the inside of my coat and held it between two of my fingers. The kikaichū within me buzzed with excitement. After a few minutes my chakra pulsed through the paper. Suddenly the paper ignited and turned to dust. 'So fire nature it is' I thought. Tomorrow after the exam I would get a scroll from the library and learn some fire jutsu. I just hope father doesn't find out. He wouldn't like it if he knew I was diverging from the clan ways.
-xXx-
"We will now start the final exam. When your name is called proceed to the testing room. The final test will be on the cloning jutsu." Iruka informed us. I smiled and looked over to Shino beside me.
"Alright we got this! Right, Shino?" I exclaimed. Shino smiled and nodded. The cloning jutsu was too easy; no way I would fail!
"Shino Aburame"
Shino got up from his desk and began walking to the testing room. He looked over to me before he left.
"I'll meet you outside Suzu. Good luck." I grinned and gave him thumbs up.
Not five minutes later it was my turn. With Iruka and Mizuki in front of me I made three prefect clones of myself.
"Good job Suzu. Please come up and retrieve your headband."
-xXx-
Shino was waiting for me outside just like he said he would. He turned to me and I notice he was already wearing his headband. I grinned and lifted up my headband showing it to him before pocketing it again.
"Hey Shino, I'll meet you at home ok? I wanted to get something first." I said. Shino nodded and began walking. I waited until he was out of sight before I ran off. 'Now I gotta just get myself a ninjutsu scroll and then I'll start practicing. I sped down the street weaving my way through crowds of people. The library came into sight. I slowed myself to a jog when something in the corner of my eye caught my attention. Beside me stood a clothes shop. In the window I saw a bandana. I couldn't help myself, I bought it.
Now this bandana wasn't for my hair, no no, this bandana would be used to hide the lower portion of my face. My goggles did a great job of hiding my eyes but it wasn't enough. The Aburame clan was known for hiding their faces. I grinned and tied the bandana around my mouth and nose. The new bandana also would keep Shino from asking what I had to go get before coming home.
-xXx-
"Why can't I get any good ninjutsu scrolls?" I snapped angrily at the librarian.
"Miss, you're only a genin. Higher level jutsu are restricted." She fixed her glasses and looked up at me. I growled and stomped away.
Fine; if I couldn't check out a scroll, I'd steal one.
-Mission: steal fire scroll-
-step one: find target-
I snuck behind a stack of books careful not to let them fall. I glanced around the books at the librarian. She seemed to be filing something. I looked up at the shelves before me. 'C-B rank jutsus' it read. I grinned behind my bandana. My eyes sped over the names of all the scrolls. The fire jutsu scroll was on the top shelf.
-step two: create a distraction-
A small spider was crawling beside me. With my insect gathering jutsu I got it to crawl over to the librarian. It crawled onto her desk and settled in front of her. It took her a few moments to notice it. A scream echoed around me.
-step three: acquire target-
Being the short girl I was, I was unable to reach the scrolls on the top shelf. I would need help. My kikaichū crawled out from my sleeve and up the shelf. At the top they got behind the fire scroll and pushed it. It fell off the shelf. I reached out and grabbed the scroll before it could slam onto the ground. I glared at my bugs. They could have cost me the mission! I let out a quick breath. The librarian was still screaming over the spider but it seemed she was trying to kill it with a book. My spider was dodging well but it wouldn't last much longer. I slipped the scroll into my jacket and began the last part of my plan.
-step four: escape the library-
I picked up a scroll from the genin section on chakra control. I walked to the librarian and set the scroll down in front of her. She paid me no attention. I cleared my throat. She froze mid-swing and looked at me.
"I would like to check this scroll out please." I muttered.
"Oh, um yes. One second please." She said as she sat down on her chair. She reached for the scroll and began checking it out. While she was distracted I reached over to the spider. It quickly crawled up my sleeve.
"Here you go miss." The librarian handed me the scroll with a fake smile. I thanked her and turned to leave. Just as I exited the door I heard her mumble out, "Now, where'd that spider go?" I couldn't help but chuckle.
-Mission accomplished-
-xXx-