The Journey Begins: Chapter 1
Today was the day he finally graduated from the academy and he was a real ninja so he could now officially compete with Naruto for the title of Hokage. He marched triumphantly through the Hidden Leaf Village to get to the training grounds with his two friends Moegi and Udon following close behind. They were going to meet up with their new sensei and form a 4 man squad. Konohamaru was very excited about his team because his two friends were going to be teammates on missions. Together they had the best relationship and teamwork ever because they were always together ever since they were in the academy.
"Moegi, Udon who do you think will be our new sensei?"
Moegi shrugged but Udon answered "Whoever our sensei is they probably won't be as strong as Naruto's or Neji's sensei's."
"Why would you say that?" he questioned.
"It's because most of the really powerful sensei's already have their own team to train." he answered.
"That's not fair how we get a terrible sensei when everyone else gets real cool and powerful sensei's." cried Konohamaru "If what you said is true then I will never be able to beat Naruto and become Hokage if I don't learn powerful ninjutsu from a powerful sensei." he exclaimed.
"Our sensei could be powerful enough to teach us a lot of cool jutsu's so don't worry." Moegi stated.
"Yeah you don't have to get so worked up over an assumption I made, I could be wrong and we find out until we meet him or her so let's go." Udon reassured.
"Fine let's just hurry up and meet our sensei already."
The three of them decided to run to the training grounds to meet their sensei. Konohamaru was the first to reach followed by Moegi then Udon. There they sat on the three wooden posts waiting for their sensei to arrive. After waiting patiently for about five minutes Konohamaru got bored and was about to criticise their sensei for being late when all of a sudden there was a puff of smoke and a man appeared still being covered by the remaining smoke.
The man then says "Looks like my team was early, excellent."
Moegi and Udon was shocked speechless because of the sudden appearance of a man, Konohamaru on the other hand was very excited at the prospect of him learning that jutsu. After Moegi and Udon both snapped out of their shock they both asked "Are you our sensei?" Their sensei just appeared out of thin air.
"COOL CAN YOU TEACH US WHAT YOU JUST DID!" Konohamaru shrieked cutting the man off before he could reply.
"Konohamaru your still as loud as ever I see even after you graduated from the academy and became a ninja." The man sighed, shook his head and pushed his glasses back over his eyes. After the smoke had cleared Konohamaru finally got the chance to see who the man was and boy was he disappointed. "The answer to all of your questions is yes. I am your sensei and yes I can teach you what I just did."
After the smoke had cleared Konohamaru got a clear view of who the man was. "I don't believe this why you Ebisu?" Konohamaru all but growled out. He hated this man he had to deal with when he was younger.
Ebisu sighed and shook his and said "That is no way to talk to your sensei now apologize for your rudeness so we can start the introductions."
"Fine I'll apologize," This can't be happening to me he thought with a depressed look on his face.
Moegi turned to Konohamaru and said "It won't be that bad will it Konohamaru having him as our sensei?" she asked.
"Yes it will," he said pointing towards Ebisu" he's the guy I used to tell you about."
"Who?" Moegi thought for a moment and remembered who he was talking about "You mean that annoying tutor you used to have who always thought he was right about everything." Konohamaru nodded. A cough snapped them out of their conversation and they turned to the direction the cough came from and faced Ebisu.
"Now that you've finished gossiping about me, it's time to start the introductions where we will state our name, favorite and least favorite foods, hobbies, and goals you have for the future. I will model first," he waited for them to nod then continued, "My name is Ebisu and my favorite foods is kamaboko and fried crab. My hobby is to train young ninjas such as yourselves and turn them into elites such as I. My goals is to become the best tutor in the Land of Fire." he concluded. "Now it's your turn Konohamaru."
"Fine, my name is Konohamaru Sarutobi and my favorite foods is ramen and chocolate-covered bananas. My hobbies include learning new jutsus and training and my goals are to beat NARUTO AND BECOME HOKAGE!" He declared.
"Hmm yes very nice next is Moegi."
"My name is Moegi and favorite food is dango and my least favorite is anything that is too spicy. My hobbies include picking flowers and studying and my goal is to become a powerful kunoichi like Lady Hokage."
"Yes very good now you go Udon."
"Uh my name is Udon and my favorite food is noodles and my least favorite is salty food. My hobby is I like to play shogi and my goal is to become a respectable ninja." he concluded.
"Yes yes excellent goals for the three of you and as an élite tutor and your sensei I will help you make sure your well on your way to achieving your goals. All you have to do is follow my instructions and I will lead you down the right path. Now you shall begin your journey to greatness, so we will begin with a spar so you all can show me what jutsu's and skills you have alright."
They four of them moved towards the deeper parts of the forest that way they could hide and attack from the shadows."Alright guys I'll handle Ebisu on my own, alright." he said confidently.
"Uh Konohamaru we should make a plan instead of charging head on since none of us come close to the skill of a jounin so we obviously can't win against him head to head. We have to trick him some how."
"Nah I don't need a plan to beat him he's no challege I can handle him by myself so I will. If Naruto could beat him so can I." he said.
"I think Udon is right we need a plan Konohamaru just incase."
"You could plan if you want I can tak-" he was cut off by the growl that came from Moegi.
"JUST LISTEN TO US KONOHAMARU LET UDON COME UP WITH A PLAN ALREADY. WE HAVE TO DO THIS AS A TEAM." she shouted.
"Alright fine I'll follow the plan, you don't have to yell." he stated with a whimper.
After a few minutes of planning they had a plan to trap Ebisu. "Alright let us begin, let's go Moegi, Udon were going to beat him!" he exclaimed, "Now Shadow Clone jutsu!" he yelled when after the smoke had cleared there was now 20 Konohamaru's smirking at Ebisu. "Now get ready to lose sensei to the next Hokage! Now let's go Konohamaru's attack!." All the clones and original Konohamaru darted towards Ebisu.
While Ebisu was watching for Konohamaru's assault Udon and Moegi took to the trees so they could execute their plan. Udon and Moegi both summoned 5 clones each and they spread out through the forest. Then the original Udon transformed into a kunai that Moegi then took hold of. Moegi knew that the plan relied on her shoulders to attack at the right moment. She wasn't really nervous because she was given this task because she had the best aim between the three so she knew she had to be perfect or else the plan wouldn't. "Alright I know I can do this." she told herself.
"Alright sensei your going down!" Konohamaru exclaimed as he and the clones were nearing Ebisu.
"This is nothing special Konohamaru you can't beat with shadow clones, although I must say 20 clones is impressive at that age." While he said this the first clone tried a sweep kick for his legs but Ebisu back flipped kicking the clone and another nearby clone in the face causing them to disappear. He then quickly jumped forward and punching and taking out two more clones. The clones quickly surrounded Ebisu on all sides. Ebisu quickly pulled out 15 shurikens and threw at all the Konohamaru's except the one farthest back. The clones all disappeared leaving one remaining Konohamaru. "Looks like I have you now Konohamaru." Ebisu closed their distance with long strides then giving Konohamaru a good punch to the stomach causing him to double over in pain. Ebisu was then about to kick him away when it turned out to be a shadow clone he spun around to see two Konohamaru's holding a small rotating blue sphere of chakra.
Konohamaru charged with his clone with the technique Naruto taught him the "Rasengan." he cried speeding towards him. Ebisu quickly dodged the technique resulting in Konohamaru destroying the nearby trees.
Ebisu made his way over to Konohamaru when all of a sudden 20 more Konohamaru's along with 5 Udon's and Moegi's jumped from the tree's launching multiple weapons at him. Ebisu simply deflected them and started attacking the new clones. Man these three have great teamwork Ebisu thought I can't act careless or else they will win.
The clones were all swinging at Ebisu but none could land a blow. Darn I can't hit him not even once, was Ebisu really this good when I was a kid? No I can beat him I know I can. If Naruto was able to so can I, I can't give up Konohamaru thought. The clones were now coming faster and more determined than before. Konohamaru slowly was getting in some hits. Yes I am actually hitting him I can do this but I have to stick to the plan.
Uhhh I underestimated Konohamaru he seems to have some skill but it won't be enough to win. Ebisu was now easily batting away clones like flies and dodging them with ease. Hmm it seems he has reached his limit.
There were ten remaining clones left so Ebisu leapt towards a clone punched him in the face. After the clone disappeared he grabbed a clone to use as a shield to defend against the real Moegi's thrown kunai who had now found an opening to throw at his back.
"You should be more careful Moegi this clone could've easily been the real Konoha-" he was cut off as the thrown kunai transformed into Udon and proceeded to tackle Ebisu to the ground. Udon then proceeded to pin Ebisu's arms and legs to the ground along with the other clones except for one. Ebisu then started to try to break free until that extra clone jumped onto a branch with the real Konohamaru hanging upside down forming the same blue chakra ball.
"Don't move sensei." Konohamaru shouted down to him. "We beat you." he grinned.
"Yeah we got him Udon it worked!" Moegi exclaimed.
"Yeah I guess it did huh."
"Your darn right it your plan worked, you really are smart Udon." Konohamaru yelled." You hear that Ebisu we out smarted you-" All of a sudden the Ebisu they had pinned turned into a tree log, and then suddenly the three of them felt something sharp pressed to their necks and they all gasped because Ebisu stood there holding kunai's to the back of their necks with a smirk on his face.
"You were saying something Konohamaru about you three outsmarting me an élite shinobi. I wouldn't fall for such childish tricks like most, but I must praise you three for your great teamwork and teamwork is key in being a ninja. You three have the best teamwork out of all the current genin teams just as your profile's said you would."
"How? We had you." Konohamaru grumbled. "I guess you must be a decent ninja to have escaped our trap. I guess you'll be an okay sensei." he mumbled.
"Decent ninja I'm more than decent I am-" he was cut off by Moegi.
"An élite! We heard you the first thousand times." Moegi laughed out. Konohamaru and Udon snickered at that remark aswell.
"Yes well I'm glad you now realize this. In any case I got a good feel of what your strengths and weaknesses are now so I can then begin a proper training regiment. We will meet back here tomorrow morning at 8. DO NOT BE LATE OR ELSE!" he declared putting emphasis on the last part. "Farewell Team Ebisu."
Ebisu then proceeded to shuushin away in a puff of smoke. "He's got to teach me that jutsu!"Konohamaru announced. "Anyway let's go to Ichiraku I'm starving."
"Okay, you coming Udon?" she asked.
"Uh yeah I'll come to."
"Alright let's race there and whoever wins doesn't have to pay for their serving. Deal!" Both Moegi and Udon nodded and then they were off sprinting towards Ichiraku. They blew past people like a blur and when they were nearing Ichiraku Konohamaru and Udon tripped over each others foot causing them both to fall and lose their competition to Moegi.
"Looks like I get a free bowl of ramen now hurry up I don't have all day I have to get home before it get's too dark and my mom starts to worry."
"It's not fair Udon cheated, he should pay for yours." Konohamaru declared.
"No I didn't. Stop lying you tried to cheat but you ended up making us lose." Udon said.
"It doesn't matter you both lost and now must pay now let's go." Moegi proceded to drag Udon and Konohamaru into the restaurant despite their constant protests. Once they were seated they ordered their food and waited till it was ready. "So what do you think of Ebisu sensei?" Moegi questioned. Udon shrugged while Konohamaru responded "As long as he can train me to become Hokage then I guess I can put up with him." answered Konohamaru and Moegi nodded.
"Can you believe it though we are real ninjas who go on real awesome and cool missions and beat up a whole bunch of bad guys so we can save the world!" he exclaimed. "We're going to be the greatest team the world has ever known, alright guys." he shouted.
"Alright here you guys go. Sorry for the long wait we have been very busy." said Ayame bringing them their bowls of ramen. "I couldn't help but overhear your speech awhile go and it reminded me of Naruto he too wants to become Hokage. Do you happen to know him?" Ayame questioned.
"Yes I do he's my rival and I will become Hokage before him." Konohamaru stated while eating his ramen.
"That's nice but you'll probably have to train even harder because I heard Naruto left like 3 years ago to go train with Jiraiya one of the Legendary Sannin. He should be returning any day now." At that news Konohamaru dropped his fork and it sounded with a loud clank as it hit his bowl. Konohamaru was jealous of Naruto he was becoming really strong.
"WHAT!" he shrieked. "HE GET'S A POWERFUL SENSEI AND A SANNIN TO TRAIN HIM. IT'S NOT FAIR." he whined.
"Calm down Konohamaru," both Udon and Moegi urged "you'll get stronger than Naruto if you work even harder than Naruto."
"Yeah I guess your right I just have to work even harder than before. I can always ask others to help train me. I could also ask Uncle Asuma to help me train he has to say yes to me. Thanks you guys, you're the best!"
"I wish you the best of luck." Ayame said waving goodbye to tend to other customers.
After the three of them finished their bowls Konohamaru and Udon both reluctantly split the bill and left the restaurant and they parted ways after saying their goodbyes. Now Konohamaru was all alone and decided to take the long way home to the Sarutobi Complex because he had to figure out who would help him train own his own time besides Uncle Asuma. He was so lost in his thoughts he didn't see the man in front of him until it was too late and walked right into him.
Asuma who was walking home from Kurenai's apartment stumbled when someone bumped into him. Thinking he was under attack he pulled out his chakra blades and held them up inches away from the alleged attackers neck and pumped his chakra into increasing its length.
When Konohamaru saw that it was his Uncle Asuma with a cool technique he couldn't help but want to learn it to so he asked "Uncle Asuma can teach me that cool blade looking jutsu!"he said oblivious to near death situation for him.
"Oh it's you Konohamaru," he sighed because if he had attacked he would've be-headed his own nephew. "Oh so your interested in using my chakra blades huh, tell you what meet me in front of the weapons shop tomorrow and I will buy you a pair for yourself. Think of it as my gift for you graduating from the academy. However I won't really be able to help you train after that because I'm very busy with missions and training my squad. I will just give you tips on how to do it though."
"Alright I can become as strong as you Uncle Asuma. So I will meet you at the weapon store tomorrow after I finish training with my team."
"Okay be here by at least 6:30, oh and before I forget I have a scroll I was supposed to give when you graduated, it was from your grandpa before he died. But since I don't have it with and it's a bit late, I will give you the scroll along with your very own chakra blades tomorrow at the store so see you later." They said their goodbyes and he was now on his way home thinking over how cool of a ninja he will be and when he reached home he made some dinner and went to bed. Konohamaru slept with a grin on his face dreaming how he would beat Naruto and become Hokage.
Authors Note: Please read and review and criticise but please be nice about it.