Death's Hand- Chapter 2: Training and Missions
I DONT OWN NARUTO!! But I do own Senshi Suku and any other character I make up.
Beep. Beep. Beep... SMASH
Stupid alarm clock, Rubbing some sleep out of my eyes I checked the time on my now demolished alarm clock. 5:00 AM,
' I have about twenty minutes to get ready.' Slipping off my bed I sluggishly walk into the bathroom and grab a hair brush off the counter. I stared at myself for a few moments, looking at my messy turquoise hair, cold piercing blue eyes that always seemed to analyze everything, and my small body that had a nice build from training. Sighing, I turned away and quickly brushed the knots out of my hair before washing my face and brushing my teeth. Now fully awake, I briskly changed into my normal training attire, a gray t-shirt , black cargo pants, and black ninja sandals. I checked to make sure I had my weapons before grabbing an apple and leaving the house.
I arrived at the training ground early, though I wasn't surprised to see Itachi already there. He was leaning against a tree with his eyes closed, as I walked over to the tree and sat down.
"Morning," I greeted while taking out one of my many medic scrolls. Itachi nodded in my direction before resuming his previous position against the tree. A comfortable silence washed over us, being around Itachi as much as I have you sort of get used to it. In fact, I liked the silence there was no distraction's and it helped me think more clearly. I quickly finished reading the scroll, and put it away.
" How long have you been here?" I inquired. It was silent for a few seconds before he responded, " Sense 5:00." Nodding I gathered my thoughts and was about to reply when a puff of white smoke appeared in the middle of the training ground. The smoke soon dissipated revealing our sensei, Genma.
"Good morning guys. Today we are going to work on your teamwork." Itachi and I both stood up and greeted our sensei and listened as he continued, "Suku is a close-ranged fighter as well as a medic. Where as she is skilled in taijutsu she lacks in Ninjutsu and Genjutsu, Itachi however, is a long-ranged fighter and is skilled in Ninjutsu and Genjutsu but lacks in taijutsu. So where one of you lacks the other is skilled, you complete each other." I nodded my head seeing the logic in what he was saying. Itachi and I could help each other out so that we won't lack in any areas. "But before we work on your teamwork, we are going to do some warm-ups. 5 laps around Konoha, then 75 push-ups, sit-ups, and a mile swim. I will accompany you on your run. Alright, let's go."
The run didn't take the three of us long and we soon started on our push-ups and sit-ups. It was the mile swim that took longer. I was nervous at first about taking my clothes off but it turned out we had to swim in them. Note to self: don't wear a t-shirt to training. When we finally finished it was around 8:00 (a.m.) and we started our teamwork training. We learned how to synchronize our attacks so that they are more destructive or do more damage to our opponent(s). It took up till 12:00 to perfect our teamwork. " Alright, why don't we stop for some lunch, how's dango's sound?" I shrugged; it didn't matter to me as I'm not really a picky person when it came to food. Itachi merely nodded, as the three of us left the training ground in search for some dango's.
It didn't take long to find a dango shop, and soon we were seated and ready to order. We all ordered a large plate of dango's. As we sat in silence I looked around the small shop, noticing many Shinobi present. Must be one of those ninja only restaurants.
"Genma!" We turned our gaze to see a woman with purple hair wearing ahem only fish net, shirt and a tan trench coat. "Hey Anko, how you been?" The two chatted back and forth for a few minutes before she noticed Itachi and I. "Well Genma, it looks like the rumors where true. You have become a sensei again! Congrat's on having some snotty brats to look after!" Her sarcasm was clear, and I was beginning
to not like this loud, brash women. This conversation is pointless, I soon grew bored and took out a scroll on how to read people. I wasn't sure when the woman known as Anko, left as I didn't pay any attention to her; though when our food arrived I swiftly placed the scroll back in one of my many pockets. As we ate, Genma-sensei started talking about the missions we will be receiving. " The Hokage has decided that you two won't be doing to regular D-rank missions that other genin will be doing. Instead you will be doing two C-rank missions a day depending on how long the mission will take. This leaves more time for me to train you both. I will warn you though C-rank missions often turn into higher ranked ones. So be prepared for anything no matter how small the mission is." No matter how small the mission be prepared for anything…The phrase ran through my mind over and over, it seemed reluctant to leave as we left the shop and arrived at the Hokage tower for our mission.
The Young Namikaze glanced at team 4 as they walked through the door, which consisted of Shiranui Genma as team leader, Uchiha Itachi, and Senshi Suku. He had a great deal of interest in this team from the beginning. Genma has had a genin team before and they are some of his best Shinobi now. Uchiha Itachi he has always been impassive and emotionless which worried the Hokage to no end. Last Senshi Suku, ever sense she joined team 4 her attitude had changed for the beeter. Taking a s deep breath, the Hokage pulled out a piece of paper from the c-ranked mission pile. "Team 4, your first mission is to get rid of some wolf's that are terrorizing a small village. You have three days to complete the mission. Do you have any questions?" Hearing none the Hokage dismissed the team.
"We will meet at the south gate in thirty minutes." I nodded in understanding before jumping from roof to roof to the Senshi Estate. My house or Estate isn't all that big compared to the Uchiha's or the Huuyga's. It was however located a few blocks away from the Uchiha Estate. My house had only
two wings in the house. They are small, nothing big. Just eight bedrooms, and three bathrooms on one side, then the kitchen, living room, scroll room, and dining room are on the other side. Seriously, compared to other estates this is tiny. I arrived quickly and went into my bedroom to grab my extra clothes, weapons, and medical supplies, along with some sealing scrolls with some books to read. I looked around my room to see if I was missing anything, and came to the conclusion that I wasn't. Leaping out of my window, I quickly made my way to the south gate.
As I arrived at the south gate I noticed that I was the last one there, though I wasn't late.
Genma-sensei motioned for Itachi and I to come closer so he could explain the plan. "Alright guys, here is the plan, I know we are just getting rid of some wolfs but if we get ambushed or something we need a plan. Okay, if I get separated from you guys Itachi is in charge, kay' Suku." I nodding in understanding as he continued, "Now if one of you guys get lost flare up your chakra and we will be able to find you." I nodded again, I liked the feeling of security the backup plan provided. Though I couldn't help but think that I might somehow screw up, or fail my first mission, or cause my teammate and sensei to get hurt or worse die… Itachi seemed to know what was running through my head, as he put a reassuring hand on my shoulder. It was nice, his touch was warm and comforting, it seemed to melt away all my self-doubt, and nervousness. What is this feeling? This warmth spreading through my body? I don't know what it is but…I like it…and I want to feel it more often… I felt a small smile come across my face as I looked up slightly into Itachi's (he is a few inches taller) eyes. Though there was no smile on his face, his eyes showed his smile. Itachi, one day I will see your beautiful smile on your face . I nodded my head, whispering thanks so only Itachi could hear. Genma watched the whole scene quietly, not wanting to interrupt this rare moment of friendship between the two.
We arrived at the small village within a few hours, the sun was still high in the sky as we began to ask around of the whereabouts of the wolfs. We were told by many that they dwell in a cave near the village. It was the best lead they had so far, so we started in the direction the cave was supposed to be in. The direction's the villagers had given them led them straight to the mouth of a large cave, with a small water fall in front of it. "Alright guys, we are going to draw out the wolves from the cave so we can take care of them out in the open." Nodding Itachi, Genma and I flared our chakra hoping the wolves would come and investigate. Sure enough moments later four black wolves emerged from the mouth of the cave. They stared at us for a few moments before what looked like the leader opened its mouth and started talking to the other three wolves. Something's off, wolves can't talk.
Then the leader growled at us showing his rows and rows of sharp teeth. Snapping it shut like he was ripping flesh , he rushed at us with the intent to kill. "The leader the mine! You guys take the other three!" Genma-sensei then engaged the leader while Itachi and I went after the other three. "Itachi, distract them while I get behind them." I voiced softly. Nodding he made some hand seals ending in a tiger seal. I jumped into the trees and made my way behind the three beasts. I waited for a moment before charging blue chakra into my hand and rushing behind the wolves. I quickly touched the wolves' hind legs making them useless. All three wolves fell awkwardly while growling at me with their sharp canine teeth. I jumped over to Itachi who was ready to finish them off with a kunai to the heart. I grabbed two kunai and with a quick snap of my wrist they soared threw the air lodging deep into the wolf's heart. I expected to see blood but as soon as the kunai hit the wolves they disappeared in…smoke? Smoke! They are summons!
"They are summons, so where is the summoner?" I questioned, while looking around.
"Suku, let's try to find his chakra signature." Itachi suggested while he began to search for his chakra. I nodded and replied, "Itachi, I don't think that will be necessary." I pointed to the mouth of the cave where a man emerged from the cave. Itachi followed my gaze and saw the man. He was young around
his early twenties, slight build and a headband from Kumo with a scratch across it. Signifying he was a missing-nin, and we had no idea what his skill level was or skills. "Well, well well. Look what we have here, children. Mmm kids are always so fun to play with. Especially the girls…." He looked at me with a gaze that frightened me to no end. My mind began to wrap itself around what he was thinking. I suddenly found myself shaking in fear as I repeated it over and over in my head. He's going to rape me!
Itachi knew what the sick man was planning and he wasn't going to let it happen. He looked over a Suku who was shaking with fear. Suku slowly turned her gaze over to Itachi, fear and sorrow were clear in her eyes. "Suku, you need to calm down. Suku!"
No…No…what do I do? Fight back? Ha he's a missing nin what can I do to him? He's twice my size I won't be able to get away. Maybe I should just kill myself and spare myself the pain… I slowly reached for my kunai but stopped what would Itachi think? I slowly turned my head to look at Itachi, who was looking at me. "Suku, you need to calm down. Suku!" I grabbed the kunai instantly and plunged it into my left arm. (She is right handed) Dammit I missed. I hissed in pain as I dug it deeper into my arm, hopping I would go into shock then die.
"Will ya look at that. She is so afraid she is willing to kill herself… then my fun will be ruined and we can't let that happen can we?" I saw him rush to me with a kunai in hand. I closed my eyes hopping I would go into shock soon. The pain, fear, and doubt where gone when I opened my eyes. Itachi stood in front of me the man's kunai lodged into his left shoulder. "I-Itachi?" My previous emotion's where gone instantly replaced with anger I had never felt before. "You!" I yelled, while yellow chakra surrounded my hands. Tears streamed down my face as I jumped high in the air and flipped over him and Itachi. (Who was on his knees) Landing behind him I tapped his spine, paralyzing him. "What did you do to me! You stupid bitch!"
Ignoring him as I ran toward Itachi who was breathing heavily, and losing blood quickly, "Itachi, you are going to be fine. Just eat this pill." I fished through my bag for a blood clotting pill, which I quickly found. He opened his mouth and swallowed the pill dry. The pill took immediate affect as the blood stopped flowing out of his wound. Taking a deep breath I closed my eyes as green chakra engulfed my hand. I concentrated on repairing the torn tissue, nerves that had been hit, and closing up the stab wound. With a hissing sound the gash closed up and utterly disappeared. "You will be a little sore." I explained trying to hid my fatigue and dizziness.
"Thanks," Itachi replied while stretching his arm out. "Genma-sensei, why don't you come out now," He called out. Slowly a figure emerged from the shadow of the trees. "You where here the whole time, yet you didn't do anything to help!?" I yelled taking a step toward Genma-sensei. Big mistake. As my vision blurred I let myself slip away into unconsciousness. It was warm, inviting and most of all I felt no pain.
"Will she be alright?" A young male voice asked.
"Yes, she should be waking up soon." An older voice said though it was defiantly female. I heard a sigh of…relief? "Thank you, Tsunade-sama." Tsunade! No way! I jolted up right, only to have a searing pain in my shoulder "Oww…" I opened my eyes to see an amused woman, and a concerned Itachi. Itachi was concerned about me… why? The memories of the fight with the Kumo missing-nin flooded back to her. Why oh why did I stick a kunai in my shoulder? Jeez that was stupid! "Ahem, well you will need some rest to take it easy." She began to walk out of the room when I yelled to her, " Are you really Tsunade?" She laughed softly then answered sadly, " No, I'm not. Your friend over there thought it might wake you up. I'm sorry."
The women left the room, shutting the door quietly behind her. I sighed and laid back down on the uncomfortable hospital bed. I squirmed a bit to find a comfortable position, but failed miserably. Oh well "How is your shoulder Itachi?" I asked. He turned his head toward me and replied, " Fine, though I should be asking you the same thing." His voice was somewhat harsh that indicated he was mad. I looked down, ashamed of what I did. "I'm sorry, Itachi…I shouldn't have tried to kill myself. You wouldn't have been stabbed and I wouldn't be in the spital. And everything would be alright right now."
I lifted my head and gazed into his eyes hoping that I could read his expression. I failed as his eyes where cold and emotionless, along with his face. Sighing again I turned my head and looked out the window. Small rain drops had begun to hit the windowsill. The soft and repetitive pitter patter noise was calm and controlled; there was no rumbling or fierce strike's of light, as I sat in my small hospital bed alone; curled up in a ball, I let the silent tears slide down my face. Any warmth of love and happiness left my body, replaced by the cold, anger and emptiness that left a gap in my heart that could never be healed.
Is that any longer? Well let me know if you want me to make the chapter's longer. xD