There are five great ninja countries, if you hadn't noticed already. These five countries form to make one great continent, a continent which is isolated from the rest of the world. Since the five countries were always at war with one another, no official name was given to that continent besides the "Great Continent". The rest of the world knew little about the inhabitants of the Great Continent. France, Britain, China, and the United States were the first to send representatives of their nation over to the Great Continent. It's been a few years since the Great Continent was discovered by other nations.

Kabuto slowly got out of bed. A little woozy, that's how Kabuto always was after just waking up. Yes, and when I say woozy, that's an understatement. Kabuto got to his feet and then fell to the ground; sleepy legs aren't exactly firm on the ground. And no, this guy is not the same Kabuto who helped Orochimaru with his extremely clichéd goal of being immortal. This guy is Hyuuga Kabuto; it's just a coincidence that they share the same first name.

Anyhow, after five minutes, Hyuuga Kabuto managed to get to the bathroom and began brushing his teeth. The Hyuuga clan is said to be one of the best clans that Konoha has, famous for their bloodline trait, the Byakugan. Kabuto is a member of the main branch. There's also a lesser group in the clan called the side branch, also known as the "crappy family" in Kabuto's perspective. Kabuto was respectful to all members of the clan, including members of the side branch, but he thought that they were weaker and less intelligent than members of the main branch. The head of the Hyuuga clan viewed Kabuto as… an adequate member of the main branch. Nothing was particularly outstanding about Kabuto. Like any member of the clan, he was a skillful fighter, but definitely not the best or even close to it. Kabuto combed his long hair and then washed his face. After drying his face with a towel, he put on his glasses and went to the kitchen.

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Oh great, my mom and dad aren't home, AGAIN. I let out a sigh of annoyance and got my shoes when I realized there was nothing to eat. My mom and dad are one of the crappiest parents that a guy could ask for. I'm Hyuuga Kabuto and I'm 19 years old. As I was walking to the nearest food stand, I noticed a few members of the clan training. Nothing too out of the ordinary, just another plain day. It's great to be in the top clan of Konoha. Though I'm just an average member of the clan, my very presence demands at least a little respect from everyone in the village except for my own clan members. Recently, you could say that the Uchiha clan has been reborn. The Uchiha clan is not nearly as big as the Hyuuga clan, but in time, they may become a formidable rival. I'm not too sure how their clan runs things, but I believe they have some kind of system where they treat a certain girl in their clan as a princess. Though I don't like to admit it, I suppose I am a little sexist. I simply think that guys are better and that girls are inferior in nearly everything.

After eating my breakfast, I remembered that I was supposed to meet with Taniel. Taniel is the current head of the Hyuuga clan, a typical guy that's always serious and tries to be as efficient as possible. I find it a little awkward that the strongest fighter of the Hyuuga clan isn't the one who's leading the clan. Granted, Taniel could hold his own against Neji, but most people would agree that Neji would be able to defeat Taniel. I don't consider Neji as a member of the side branch because his father was only a few seconds behind his twin and since his father was born second, he was put in the side branch. Anyhow, I met up with Taniel. "Greetings, Taniel. You called for me?"

"Yes, I have a mission for you. Have you ever heard of the Cankerian knights?"

"No, sir. I haven't." Who the heck are the Cankerian knights?

"They're the protectors of a small village called Fordinham. I want you to join their ranks for a few months; it'd probably be a good learning experience for you."

"Yes, sir…" I hesitated for a short moment, "Taniel, may I ask why me?"

"You're still very young; you can improve in many things. Your skills are adequate, but as a member of the Hyuuga clan, we stress for excellence. You're not in trouble and you may turn down my offer."

"I agree with you, I have room for improvement, so I'll go." I tried to say in my most humble voice. Afterwards, Taniel handed me a map to show me where I should go. I packed a couple of fresh clothing, some food and some money before I began my journey to Fordinham.

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"Arranged marriage?"

"I know this is sudden, but please. The clan has placed all of their trust in you and you must have a suitable husband." Sokie pleaded with his most beggar-like voice.

"I believe in many things, but arranged marriage isn't one of them. I think I have the right to choose who my husband should be. I'll make sure to pick an appropriate husband"

"But, yo-"

"Sorry Sokie, I've made up my mind and I'm not changing it." I'm Alyss, a member of the Uchiha clan. I'm probably the most important member of the clan… I'm said to be the one that'll take the Uchiha clan to a whole new level of greatness. When I was a kid, I was already a great ninja. I learned all sorts of fire techniques when I was only five. I'm even more important than my father, who's the head of the clan. I'm not being self-centered, I'm serious. My father told me that I'll be the future of the clan.

"Please, at least take a look at your potential husband…"

"Eh, I don't feel like it."

"What? But your father picked him personally."

"Who cares? I'm more important than my old man."

"H-how could you say that?" Sokie's tone became more serious and even began breaking a little. That's the thing with Sokie, he can TRY to act serious and tough, but he just can't pull the tough act off. I don't really listen to any of his suggestions anyways. In fact, he'd probably be a lowly ranked ninja within the Uchiha clan if he wasn't such a kiss-up. His skills as a ninja are mediocre at best.

"Okay, okay, don't get your panties in a twist. I'll see this potential husband of mines if it makes you stop crying." The thing that sucks about acting before thinking is when you realize what you just said or did. I was already on thin ice when I mentioned that I was more important than my father.

"Y-y-you ungrateful little girl! How d-dare you insult me. I'm your elder."

"Yeah… you're about a year older than me…" I was 18, Sokie was 19. I was about to apologize, but then Sokie began spewing forth a bunch of incomprehensible words. This is what happens when Sokie TRIES to be all angry, he starts saying crap that no one can understand. I decided just to walk away, Sokie tried to stop me, but I am the better ninja after all…

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Meanwhile, Kabuto was on his way to Fordinham to become a temporary member of the Cankerian knights. Up and down, up and down, Kabuto jumped from one branch to another at a modest speed. He was in no hurry. Kabuto had his Byakugan activated ever since he left the village gate, just to be on the safe side. Nothing much happened during Kabuto's trip to Fordinham. He did notice a strange silver-haired person being chased by a deer, but he ignored it and moved on, trying to keep himself from laughing.

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"Ah, I finally made it." I said, stretching my back. The journey took about 3 hours and a few minutes. Fordinham was pretty big for being "just" a village, but there was nothing particularly special about the village. There were some fishers, some farmers, and even some hunters with shotguns. Any type of gun in the "Great Continent" was considered rare. Those shotguns were the second time I ever saw a gun, the first time was a few years ago when some people from another continent visited Konoha. I really wonder how those guns work…

"Like my gun?" One of the hunters asked, with a smirk on his face. I quickly realized that he was talking to me, seeing as how I was admiring his shotgun. I, however, couldn't answer as I was resisting myself from laughing. 'Like my gun?' can anyone tell me what's wrong with this question? I should get a hold of myself and start acting serious… "What's so funny, kid?"

"Oh, sorry sir, nothing."

"Who are you, anyway? I reckon your traveling? I don't recognize you from this village."

"Oh, yes… I'm from the Hyuuga clan. I'm here to join the cant… uh… the…"

"Join the what?"

"Oh wow, I forgot what they were called. The something knights."

"The Cankerian knights?"

"Oh yeah, that! Do you know where they are?"

"You sure a Hyuuga member such as yourself should join the lowly ranks of the Cankerian knights?" His voice had an annoyed implication towards the Cankerian knights.