It's time to skip ahead 6 months the Taijutsu and Kenjuts portion and most likely the portion I'll dedicate a few more chapter to. This chapter is chalk full of goodies. You got training, meeting some of Hana's friends, and a little catching up with Shun, Orochimaru, and 'Madara.' I will say this right now, those last two Shun shows are meant to be kept secret for now. You'll know who they are in Shippuden. Trust me, I have a special job for them. Enjoy and don't forget to review.
Side Note: I got a job! As I said, I am not leaving this website. It just means there'll be more time in between up dates. I'll always do my best to get these chapters out there.
Hyuga Compound, 6 Months after Naruto Left…
"The key to the Bolt Fist are precise and fast strikes." Guy instructed to the many Hyuga before him.
"Sir, aren't fast strikes apart of the Air Fist?" A Main Family member asked.
Neji, who was standing next to Guy, replied. "It is true that both the Air Fist and Bolt Fist ask the user to strike an opponent fast, but their is a difference between the two. The Air Fist is mean to deal quick blows one after the other.
The Bolt Fist is more precise. You want to strike fast; however, you also want to make sure you hit your targets Chakra points. At the same time, the Bolt Fist, in theory, is overwhelmed by the Air Fist due to their opposing natures.
In theory, one should be able to get more hits off with the Air Fist than the Bolt Fist. The more hits your perform, the more Chakra points you have the chance of hitting. In the end you can think of it as quality v.s. quantity."
Guy smiled and cried fake tears. "You understand so much my youthful student."
Hiashi watched the lesson with a smile as Guy and Neji worked together to educate both the Main Branch and Side Branch members. He was glad he was able to push something through the minds of those thick elders.
Inuzuka Training Ground
"Fang Over Fang." Kiba declared.
He and Akamaru spun at his father trying to hit him.
Maru smiled as he used his Earth Nature. "Rock Armour."
Maru's arms hardened taken on an earthy look. Kiba and Akamaru came at him from the right and left. He held his palms out and caught the two of them. He then threw them into the ground and placed his sword over Kiba and a kunai over Akamaru.
"It was smart to come at me from two sides, but you're going to have to work on your rotation speed. That way it won't matter to much if someone uses a re-enforcement jutsu. Now, get back up and try again." Maru instructed.
"Yes Maru Sensei." Kiba stated as he and Akamaru got back to their feet and jumped back to their starting position. "This is perfect. My mom, dad, sister, and Kurenai Sensei are contributing to my training. I'll be more than a match for everyone."
With Tenten
Tenten was under a Genjutsu that caused Kurenai to disappear from view. "Dispel."
Tenten was freed from the jutsu and saw that Kurenai was behind her, so she turned around.
Kurenai smiled. "Very good Tenten. You've clearly mastered dispelling low level Genjutsu. Go train with Might Guy for now and we'll begin working on medium level ones tomorrow."
"Thank you Kurenai Sensei." Tenten stated before taking off.
Kazamae's Clearing
In the 6 months of training Daichi's gravity seal had gone from 5x normal gravity to 32x normal gravity. Today he was standing across from Kazamae after he had finished running up and down the waterfall twenty times.
"It's time to begin your next 6 months of training. You're going to train with swords, Spar against me, a lot, and spar against anyone in the Leaf Village who is willing to give you a match.
We are going to refine your Lion Style and I'm going to teach you several other styles that you can incorporate with the Lion Style. Again, you are not to deactivate your seal unless I say so. Are you ready to begin?" Kazamae asked.
Daichi got into his Lion's stance smiling at the thought of fighting again. "I'm more than ready."
"Be warned that I do not intend to go easy on you. You're pretty much going to be learning through sparing. You'll have to think on your feet and incorporate moves as we spar." Kazamae stated looking to his student to see what he said in response.
"Any enemy I face will not hold back. I expect my friends won't want to go as far, but I'm glad your willing to do so." Daichi charged forward and punched at Kazamae. "I'll make this training more effective."
Kazamae caught Daichi's arm and punched him in the gut winding him. He then followed up with a kick in same spot sending Daichi flying into a tree. Daichi got to his feet and instantly had to roll to the right as Kazamae charged at him.
Daichi caught his breath as he rolled, ducked, and dodged his Sensei. Still he took punches and kicks, but at least he was able to prevent them from hitting his stomach again.
Daichi attempted to throw kicks and punches of his own, but Kazamae blocked or outright dodged them. This only made Daichi push himself farther in an attempt to hit him.
Hot Spring, Some Time Later…
Daichi was never as happy to be in this spring as he was right now. His muscles ached and bruises had already formed all over him. This was something he'd begun to notice during the last 6 months. It was plain to see that his body was healing much faster.
"Here I thought the last 6 months were tough. Today alone I've received more bruises than over the whole time he chased me with those blunted weapons." He looked at the ceiling and smiled.
"Though I know I'll only grow stronger through this training as I already have. I just have to keep working hard. I already know several people that I can spar against. Soon enough I should at least be able to stand against people like the Akatsuki."
Fusion Clan Home: Outside
Daichi was about to enter his home when he heard his girl friend behind him.
"Hey Daichi, some of my friends want…" She stopped when she noticed the stated Daichi was in.
His clothes were ripped in several places. Bruises were visible as well.
This made Hana both concerned and angry. "Daichi, were you attacked? Who hurt you?"
Daichi waved it off and gave her a reassuring smile. "Relax Hana. The state of my clothes and bruises will most likely be healed by tomorrow. As for how I got them, I've begun my Taijutsu and Kenjutsu training with Kazamae Sensei."
"Your Sensei did this to you? Don't you think this is a little far for simple training?" Hana asked worriedly since she knew he still had 6 months of this.
He continued to smile. "I appreciate your worry, but I assure you that this training is essential." He walked up to her and gave her a hug noticing that he was beginning to catch up to her in height.
Hana hugged him back. "Just… I care about you Daichi. You're my mate and I don't like seeing you hurt."
Daichi smiled. "I'm sorry Hana, but it's almost impossible for a Shinobi to avoid getting hurt in the line of duty. I want you to know that I love you."
Hana blushed. She was shocked that Daichi had finally said that he loved her.
"I love you to Daichi." She smiled as the two of them parted from one another.
Daichi warmly smiled at his girlfriend. "I like it when you smile. It's cute."
This caused her blush to deepen. "Daichi, is there anything I can do to hep with your training?"
She wanted to contribute to her boyfriend's growth. Even if just a bit.
"Sensei did ask me to find people to spar against. How about me and you go a round?" Daichi asked.
Hana nodded. "Sure. I did have something I needed to ask you, but it can wait until after we're done."
"Perfect. We can go into the backyard to have our match." Daichi stated.
Backyard
Daichi got into his Lion's Stance while Hana dropped to her hands as her nails grew longer and harder, her canines became more fang like.
"Howling Fang." Hana declared as she spun at Daichi.
Daichi wasn't nearly fast enough to dodge, so he took the hit once he crossed his arms. She managed to push him back a fair distance before stopping. Daichi took the chance and kicked Hana's side causing her to stumble.
"That was pretty good how you were able to block me, but your arms really took a beating." Hana stated worried.
Daichi just grinned. "My arms only sting." He then lept off the ground and spun. "Leaf Whirlwind."
He nailed Hana again causing her to stumble once more.
"Guess from here on out I'll have to expect anything from you." Hana stated her worry disappearing.
"You should. After all, I could know any number of techniques." Daichi crossed his arms. "This is one I'm trying my darnedest to learn. I do need replacement for my Lion's Will after all."
Hana remembered that technique. That Rock Lee kid used it during the finals. Afterwards she'd read about it.
"Is Daichi really learning to use the 8 Gates?" Hana questioned as she felt Daichi's Chakra swell.
"Granted, A guy like me could use my extra Chakra for an increase, but I find that at least the 1st and only gate I can use leaves me no where near as exhausted as using Kenshi's Chakra." Daichi moved his arms down. "Gate of Opening, open."
Daichi momentarily vanished from Hana's view as her eyes han't adjusted to his increased speed nor had his gravity seal for that matter. He appeared at her side and glanced at his hand which now read 40x like it had when he activated this gate before.
He then focused back on Hana and punched her in the gut before following up with a spin kick. She recovered and spun once more at Daichi.
"Howling Fang." Hana declared.
She hit Daichi sending his straight into a tree before standing once more. She looked at Daichi a bit concerned that she'd gone to far. Hana was relieved a moment later when Daichi got to his feet.
Daichi deactivated the 1st gate and raised his hand. "I concede the match to you Hana. Any farther and I may not heal enough to train with Sensei tomorrow."
Hana relaxed and smiled. "You probably would have won if you didn't have that seal on you."
Daichi shrugged, "Maybe I could or maybe I couldn't. Doesn't really matter right now since I can't deactivate the seal right now. Anyways, I believe you had something important to ask me."
"Oh yeah, I did! Daichi, will you come with me to the Sharpened Shuriken tonight. The girls officially want to meet you, so it became my job to ask." Hana stated.
"Yeah, I suppose now is the right time to do that. Just come around whenever you want to pick me up and we'll head out. For now, I'm heading to the academy to get Mara and Inari." Daichi stated as he walked away.
Hana smiled warmly. "Daichi really is a special guy."
Backyard, Evening…
Daichi was wearing his dress clothes. That meant he was wearing a dark blue shirt, matching pants and a crimson red jacket. He was watching as his sister practice throwing weapons, and Inari practice with his bow.
"Mara, aim slightly higher. Inari, move back 50 meters and begin practicing from that distance. Clearly you've gotten the hang of where you currently are." Daichi ordered.
Mara said, "Okay big brother."
"You got it Daichi." Inari stated.
They moved to do as he said and got in a few more tries before Hana appeared.
"Hey Daichi, are you ready to go?" Hana asked causing Daichi to turn to her.
She was wearing her dress jeans and blue, v neck shirt. Her hair was also down and she had no makeup on.
"Just give me second." He walked up to his sister and ruffled her hear affectionately.
"I have to go now. You two head inside and study." Daichi stated.
They both left. Daichi walked over to Hana.
He then held out his arm. "Shall we?"
Hana took his arm and they walked out of the backyard.
Sharpened Shuriken
Hana led Daichi to to a table where two other ladies sat. Daichi was familiar both from what Hana told him. He was also familiar with one of them from past experiences.
The two ladies were Tayuya Uzumaki and Nagi Yamanaka. This was the first time the four of them together. It was true that neither of them really knew Daichi all that well.
Tayuya was a former member of the Sound 5. She has fair skin,is slender, and has brown eyes and red hair. On her neck was what she called the Uzumaki Mark. It used to be Orochimaru's curse mark, but it changed once Tayuya remember who she was.
The Uzumaki Mark is a circle with a swirl in the middle. She was wearing her normal clothes. A dull black, short sleeved shirt with matching pants and shoes as well as the Leaf Village head band on her shoulder.
Nagi Yamanaka has dirty blond hair in a long, braided pony tail. She was wearing black boots with fishnet stockings, black shorts and a sleeveless, purple overcoat.
He nodded to the Uzumaki. "Tayuya good to see you again." He nodded the the Yamanaka next. "It is good to finally meet you Nagi."
"Hey blue hair." Tayuya said with a smile.
"It is nice to finally meet you Daichi Ryu. Hana has told me a lot about you. Not mention what I've heard about you from around the village." Masami happily said.
Hana and Daichi sat across from the two of them.
"So blue hair, what will you have?" Tayuya asked.
Daichi said, "Sorry Tayuya, but I'm not much of a drinker. My father said both him and my grandfather were light weights, so I think its safe to assume I'm the same. Also, Sensei won't like it if I show up for training with a hangover. I have to be at my best."
"Come on blue hair, you can't have one drink?" Tayuya asked.
Daichi chuckled. "How about this Tayuya? I won't drink, but you three drink as much as you want. When I leave, I'll put enough money on the table to pay for everything you all drink."
Tayuya smiled. "Prepare to be sorry."
"Hana, you have to bring him here every week." Nagi stated completely serious.
"If I did that, the Fusion Clan would be broke in mere months." Hana said with a smile.
Daichi ordered nonalcoholic drinks for himself and watched as Tayuya and Nagi drank to their hearts content. Hana only had a few. While they drank, they got to know Daichi and he got to now them as well.
Some Time Later…
"I should really get going now." Daichi took out a sizable amount of ryo and put it on the table. "Hana, you want me to walk you home?"
Hana smiled. "I would like that."
The two of them left.
"Hana seems to have found herself a great guy." Nagi stated contently.
Tayuya chuckled. "I've been telling you he's an okay guy. You just refused to listen to me."
"Can you really blame me? Friends got to look out for each other. I'll demand to meet your boyfriend when you get one as well."
Tayuya chuckled. "You'll be waiting awhile on that one. Got to find the right man who doesn't mind my personality. Until I do, I'm fine being single."
The two of them continued to drink for awhile more.
Orochimaru's Base
Orochimaru was looking over some notes on his experiments when Kabuto came into the room. "I assume you have some more information on Sasuke's curse mark."
Orochimaru was well aware of the change to the curse mark, and he was well aware that he must have made contact with a the phoenix summons.
"From what I can tell the young Uchiha is still set on gaining power to kill Itachi." Kabuto explained.
Orochimaru grinned. "Good, we can use that to keep him in line and on track to becoming a truly strong vessel. Anything else you'd like to share?"
"There are rumors that the Akatsuki has grown by 7 members. There's nothing conclusive about these new members as the Akatsuki are lying low and will be for the next 3 and a half years.
Then there's Shun Ibu. He's made a few trips here or there recently, but he always manages to slip away. The fact that's he's making less trips seems to indicate that he's working on both his body guard and likely other things as well.
Konoha is a little more difficult to get information out of, but I believe it's safe to assume that their training. It's unlikely any of them will appear in the up coming Chunin Exams."
"Have Hebihime step up her training and start Sasuke on those medical procedures. In addition, I feel like starting trouble. Have a few of the promising Shinobi prepare for the Chunin Exams, in the Hidden Grass Village, in one year." Orochimaru Ordered.
"As you wish Lord Orochimaru." Kabuto stated before leaving the room.
Shun Ibu's Lab
Shun is a young man who is rather tall. He has very short, brown hair and is wearing a white lab coat over a black shirt. He also wore matching pants, shoes, and glasses. He stood across from a man in a black cloak with red clouds. He was also wearing an orange mask that showed both his eyes.
"Madara Uchiha, it is delightful to see you again. How are your eyes working for you?" Shun asked.
"Dispense with the pleasantries. You know why I'm here." Madara stated.
Shun chuckled. "Of course I do, and I have some special treats for you today. Follow me."
Madara followed Shun through the lab before he stopped before a window. What he saw was a a tall, muscular man with many scares. This man also had long, blond hair that was tied in a pony tail, and he wore light, crimson red armor.
The man was training hard and swinging a great axe, quickly, at some targets. It was clear the man had great potential.
"What about him?" Madara questioned.
Shun back tracked and looked through the window with Madara. "That's my body guard Sadai. He's not on the list."
"Would you oppose him should he decide to join the Akatsuki?" Madara asked.
Shun chuckled. "Honestly, I'll say that I've grown attached to him, but it only makes sense to clear this up before we continue."
Shun knocked on the window getting Sadai's attention. He then beckoned his body guard to come join them.
Sadai left his room and stood before his employer while stealing glances at the stranger. "You have need of me sir?"
"Sadai, this is one of my contacts. He wants to know if you'll join him. No doubt he'll offer you training that I can't say for certain is better or worse than what you're doing right now. This choice is yours to make." Shun stated with no expression.
"Then I choose to remain in your employ sir. I abandoned my bandit group, but I will not abandon you. You've done more for me than anyone else." Sadai stated firmly.
Shun smiled. "Thank you Sadai. I know your support will be invaluable as I move forward. You may go back to your training."
"Yes sir. If you have need of me, call my name." Sadai said as he glanced at Madara before leaving.
Shun smirked. "This way Madara. The three experiments I want to show you are in the following rooms."
Madara followed him without a word. They soon arrived before the next room which contained a younger man with short black hair. He was wearing a long sleeved black shirt with matching pants and shoes. His most notable feature were his eyes. They looked like a Hyuga's except they were red.
Madara watched as the man trained. He saw visible, blood red Chakra shot out at the dummies cutting them.
"1st up we have Iroha Hyuga Uchiha." Shun noticed that Madara seemed surprised and he chuckled. "The name is no mistake. That young man is halve Uchiha and halve Hyuga.
He was a failed attempt at combining the two Blood Limits. To hide the shame, the Hyuga elders had both his parents killed. He would have died to if I hadn't rescued him.
I then performed my brand of science and managed to unlock his Byaku-sharingan. Granted he's still rather unstable, but I've been working on him bit by bit. In 2 years time he'll be of a sound mind and willing to serve the Akatsuki."
They moved onto the next room. Madara was impressed, but he managed to hide it this time.
"What about these two?"
Shun grinned. "These two are some of the experiments I'm most proud of. It took some doing, but I managed to get my hands on the black haired one. Then I used his memories, quite a few sacrifices, and the 4th's blood to create that living puppet.
Honestly I'm not sure how strong either of them are at this point. It seems as though both of them have lost several abilities, yet the ones they've retained are still quite spectacular. Not to mention the surprise I've added."
"How long until these two are ready?" Madara asked.
"They'll be ready in two years just like Iroha." Shun explained.
"You have three years to finish with all of them." Madara stated.
Shun chuckled. "Good, I have time to make sure everything is right. Now, let's talk payment."
"Yes, I have it right here." Madara produced a satchel from thin air and gave it to Shun.
Shun looked through the bag. "Let's see. A vial of blood from all the current members of the Akatsuki, a scroll on puppetry by Sasori of the Red Sand, A sample of clay from Deidara, A piece of Kakuzu's Jiongu, a Chakra rod from Pain, and a paper piece from Konan."
He slung the bag over his shoulder. "Perfect. You managed to get everything just as I asked. I'll get to work on these experiments right away."
"See that you do." Madara said before disappearing.
Fusion Clan Shinobi Review:
Katara Tojiro:I love your OCs and the way you answer all of the reviews. Your story was great, and I can't was it to read part 2
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