Hey! This is my first collection of one-shots on this site and I'd like some tips on how I do. I am already aware of flames and will use them to burn the Flames of YOUTH!
Because I'm new to this, I want to experiment and see how often I'll update and if I am good at making satisfactory stories that the fanfiction community will enjoy. I want to be able to create works that sway people's emotions and communicate my views and opinions without too harsh of judgement. I also want to explore different fandoms to explore my skills and knowledge. Without further ado, let's get to it!
This little chappie is about a favorite character of mine... Maito Gai! Might Guy, Maito Gai, potayto, potahto. This is going to include views from a couple of characters that Gai interacts with in the show. Not too many, as I am not suited for this type of writing.
As you read, I will drop hint of a certain twist. If you find it before the end (not that long), you deserve a chocolate chip cookie and ice cream.
Disclaimer: If I owned Naruto, there would be yaoi. So much yaoi.
Maito Gai was not your typical ninja.
Anyone who knows Gai will agree with this statement. A loud, hyperactive, borderline manic green spandex-wearing ninja that specialized in mainly taijutsu was definitely not typical.
Random speeches and declarations about some abstract idea of youth were unique to Gai. Lee, who had adopted his teacher's ideals, also preached of the nonsense that is the Springtime of Youth. He also adopted his sensei's choice of dress, despite not being as shapely as his teacher. This may or may not have indirectly influenced their peers into bouts of spontaneous brain malfunctions.
No one other than Gai would chase their best friend and declare challenges that seem ridiculous. Kakashi, as far as anyone can tell, was the only one who put up with Gai's 'Eternal Rival' nonsense. Not many could actually tolerate Gai's overly "youthful" personality, or even willingly participate in a challenge. Probably because Gai never asked anyone else. Frankly, Kakashi liked it that way. He was man enough to admit he was a bit possesive.
With a seemingly insane "Green Beast" of a teacher, it was a miracle that Tenten came out okay. Sure she she had multiple speeches of the "Springtime of Youth" engrained into her skull as well as images of her sensei and fellow green-clad student's infamous "Sunset no Jutsu", but Tenten wouldn't trade her sensei for anyone else. Who else would she turn to when she needed certain advice about... certain things?
At first glance, Neji knew that his team was going to be a mess. Fate, he would call it. And yet, somehow, they made it. Gai-sensei was always loud and obnoxious, with Lee close behind, and Tenten was tolerable. He, himself, was not open to any of sensei's preaching of Youth, " manliness" and anything related to it. He personally thought that Gai-sensei should preach about femininity, as it would better suit his sensei and Tenten. One of the couple things he did absorb, the hard way, was to never underestimate your opponent.
Naruto thought that Bushier Brow-sensei was cool. A bit unusual, and occasionally freaky. The eyebrows were one thing, the random speeches of youth and challenging his own sensei was another thing. Naruto wasn't smart, but he wasn't daft. While the green spandex wearing ninja was indeed weird, Naruto knew that Bushier Brow-sensei was better at giving than taking. He saw the way Team Gai interacts and wonders why his team wasn't as strong or as close as they are. Then he pondered. 'Bushier Brow-sensei looks like a great mom.'
Maito Dai was proud of his child. Maito Gai had indeed surpassed him and defied expectations while staying true to form. Gai, his boyish child who wanted to be strong like a shinobi, accomplished that dream and laid down a legacy. Well, not a legacy per say, but teaching the new generation as legacy enough, even if only one was dedicated to the philosophy of Youth. In any case, Dai was proud of his daughter.
Sorry I didn't update this in a while. I was working on another story that I adopted from another author.
I don't think I necessarily did well on writing this chapter. I was trying a different style of writing and I personally think that it was a bit choppy and sloppily written, not to mention short. But, criticism and advice is what I write for. Please let me know your opinions.
I'm going to avoid shippings for now. I don't want to start a war between me and potential readers over our preferred ships, so this is probably as much as you're gonna get. Plus, i have a feeling that romance has no place in these one-shots. I'll take friendships though!