Chapter 2

Hey guys, I hoped you guys enjoyed it because I'm writing this right after posting because as you know, once I get started I don't stop until I lose interest which as you know takes a while, just look at Magical clams.

Don't have much to say except that if you're coming from the sucky other story, you'll be seeing a minor character that was introduced way later in the story right in this chapter.

With that being said, let's get started

Summary: Shouhei's life couldn't be more perfect, his father was leader of his village so he was known all around, his friends always loved playing with him, he was going to be a Genin real soon under a man who he viewed as an uncle. So who's this strange man talking about magic, wands, brooms, a school of wizards, and some man named Moldywort?

Disclaimer: I own nothing


Sarutobi could honestly say that raising Shouhei took more effort than raising any other of his kids. Somehow, at the age of two, Shouhei was able to walk out of the house and into the city by himself. He couldn't have his two year old son walking around the entire village so he sent either Kakashi or ANBU after him.

When they would catch up to him he would somehow suddenly disappear in thin air, either on purposes or accident it was still astounding Sarutobi that a two year old could escape from ANBU. He had to take Shouhei to work with him to keep an eye on him, he would usually disappear when he seemed bored so Sarutobi always kept him entertained.

It was harder than he thought

Though he couldn't complain, there were moments that had him smiling softly at the boy's antic's (Like drawing on the wall) then there were moments when he was angry because his son had colored on some important documents, but he always gave him that pout lip which threw all anger out the window.

Today was the day that Shouhei was turning four and it was the also the day Sarutobi had been planning on giving him a present he would need for life. He got his first summons this age and so would Shouhei, though Sarutobi hadn't been handed his, he had went a special trip with his father and eventually found Enma. He had taken his own children on the ritualistic trip but they had failed to return with a monkey summons of their own, he just hoped that Shouhei would be successful in his ritual.

Since he was Hokage, he wasn't allowed to leave the village for this so he asked his son, Asuma, to take his younger brother on the trip. They were to return by the end of the day and if they didn't, and Shouhei didn't have a summons, then there was nothing they could do. The ritual was supposed to take place before the age of training within the clan which is four years of age, it is to be done on the day of the fourth birthday not before or after.

He had told his son to pack a spare change of clothes and a towel

"Why do I need a towel Ji-chan?" He asked, they were standing in his office and Sarutobi was just seeing his two young sons off, "The trip isn't even for a day."

Asuma gave him a look as he took a puff on his cigarette, "Trust me, you're going to need that towel for this trip." Asuma had failed miserable because those monkeys were harder to catch than Shouhei and he could disappear!

Sarutobi leaned down and placed a hand on Shouhei's shoulder, "I'm can't begin to tell you how proud I am of you today, Shouhei. By going on this trip you will become a true member of the Sarutobi clan by gaining your first summons. The only advice I can give you would be to not force yourself on one, let one come to you, you will then know that that summons was meant for you."

Shouhei, being only four years old but still very smart, only got about half the meaning out of that but that didn't mean he'd try his best.

"Come on I can't wait, Asuma-nii!" Shouhei ran out the front door since he wasn't old enough to leave through the window like the other ninja.

Asuma turned from looking at the open door to his father, "Do you really think that he's going to be able to do it? None of us could because we couldn't catch not one of the monkeys in the forest."

Sarutobi took a seat behind his desk a gave his son a smile, "There's much promise in him Asuma, you may not see it but I do, he's going to be a great Shinobi when he grows up."

"What makes you so sure?"

"I see a lot of knowledge behind those green eyes of his, he'll be fine."

Asuma shrugged and rolled his eyes, "Whatever, all I know is that I have to put up with a brat for a day."

Shouhei poked his head back in the door, "Um…hello, trying to catch a monkey here." They stared at him in amusement, "Come on Asuma-nii," Shouhei pulled his arm but his small body strength really did nothing. Asuma being the amazing big brother he was let the boy believe that he was big and strong by running along with him, "Bye Ji-chan!"

"Stay safe and make sure to stay close to your brother!"


They had reached the forest where every Sarutobi was taken for their summoning ritual, the sounds of chattering and hollering were abundant in the trees. Asume could almost remember the first time he was taken here and how badly he failed, it was the end of the day and he had one last chance to catch one. He had chasing the one he thought was his when it made him fall into river

A river that led to a waterfall

He was lucky his father had been there or he would have died at the age of four. Not many Sarutobi die on this trip, actually the chances are one in one hundred, but these monkey were crafty creatures and would do anything to avoid being caught. Shouhei was practically shaking in his shoes, now all Asuma had to do was let him off his leash.

"You heard what Jiji said, stay close and don't wonder-," He opened his eyes to see that Shouhei was nowhere in sight, "-Off," He sighed and brought out one of his smokes, "Eh, five minutes before I go look for him,"

Shouhei didn't know where to start, when he ran off he had seen all kinds of monkey everywhere around. There was a huge one with huge muscles, one white one with the whitest tails he's ever seen, there was even one with a red butt!

He went after the one with the red butt

It was running really fast but his child enthusiasm made him run equally fast. It hooted and howled as he chased it but he was having the time of his life.

Well that was until he ran into a tree and it was able to escape while he was disoriented.

"Ow my nose hurts," He didn't see any blood which meant his nose wasn't bleeding, most kids would give up after being hurt but he wouldn't, he'd be the first one of his brothers to actually get a monkey summons. He was about to leave when he saw a small monkey, small enough to fit in his hand, peering down at him from a big tree.

He didn't want a small baby summons, he wanted one that could beat up big guys like Enma. He thought the thing was cute though so he took out one of his chocolate bars (He loved chocolate) on the ground before leaving, he didn't know if the small monkey liked chocolate or not but his heart was more set on finding a huge monkey.

His next venture was a huge brown monkey with hair even on his face, his feet were huge and his hands were the size of Shouhei's entire body. This monkey wasn't fast but smart, he bounded off in the trees where he knew Shouhei would have trouble following.

This same routine had for about half of the day, he would find one then it would somehow elude him. These monkeys were really smart, if they didn't want to be caught then they wouldn't be caught. He had met that small monkey though when he had hurt his uncle from slipping on really slippery grass. It had seemed worried over him but after sitting a bit he was alright.

The monkey had then became his companion

The sun was setting and Shouhei new that this would be his last attempt and if he didn't catch this one then he would go home seriously disappointed. As they walked the trees started to thin and less and less of the forest could be seen. The hairs on his friends back were standing on end when they reached a scarred and burnt land.

He suddenly wanted his brother, "Asuma-nii," He called, he hated that he had left his brother behind, "Asuma-nii!" He called again, he could feel something, multiple somethings watching them from the scarred lands, "Asuma-nii!" He cried this time

He felt a breath on his neck

He whimpered as he slowly turned to see a huge giant monster breathing down on his neck, "Aah!" He ran and could feel the monster chasing him through the forest. He was crying because this monster was way scarier than the ones he imagined under his bed, its ears were huge and floopy, it was running mostly on its hands than on its feet, and its fangs were bigger than Uncle Kakashi's ninja dogs'. He had to stop running because he came to a rushing rivers, he wasn't the best swimmer and that water looked fast and rough with the way it was beating on those rocks. He and his friend were cornered

His friend jumped off his shoulder and onto the ground, growling at the bigger monster. Shouhei knew that if his friend and this beast faced off against each other in a fight then his friend would surely lose, "No, don't!" He called to it, then something astonishing happened.

His friend started to grow

Its flabby stomach sunk and his chest grew, his stringy arms turned into firm muscles, its ears started to grow longer and floppy. It was now a smaller size than the monster they were facing but looked exactly like it.

"Woah," He gasped

Both monkeys roared and growled at each other

Shouhei was lifted off the ground by a strong arm and carried through the trees he looked up and saw his brother saving him, "Nii-san! What did you do that for?"

"Best to let those two duke it out, it's not wise to be around demon monkeys when they start to get territorial." That was the last word that Asuma had said for the entire trip until they got back home.

Sarutobi was waiting for his son in his office, he really expected to come running in with his own summons, but he wasn't very surprised when the boy walked in here disappointed, "Well at least you tried," He gave

Shouhei crossed his arms and pouted, "I would have had one if it wasn't for baka-nii!" Shouhei glared up at his bigger brother

"Gaki!" Asma shot back at him

"You both are going to get a time out if you don't stop fighting this instant," Sarutobi ground out to both of his children who immediately stopped fighting to just mumble away from each other, "Now Shouhei, you shouldn't blame your brother because you didn't get one."

Shouhei still thought it was his brothers fault, "But it is, if I had got to stay a little bit longer I would have caught one for sure."

"Dumb brat, he would have gotten eaten if I hadn't got him from those demon monkeys." He grumbled

Sarutobi's eyes widened, "Demon monkeys, really?"

Shouhei nodded happily, "Yea and look," He brought out the dry towel from his backpack and showed it to his father, "Look, I didn't even have to use my towel Ji-chan."

Sarutobi smiled and ruffled his sons hair, "Actually you're going to have to use your towel. It's time for your bath and after that we can being your birthday party." Shouhei wasn't all that psyched about taking a bath but he was happy his party was right after because he'd be able to see his bigger brothers and uncle Kakashi too.

Once Shouhei was out of the room, Sarutobi turned to Asuma, "Tell me more about these demons,"


His party over, Shouhei was ready for bed ending the day to his party. He was just about to lie down until he heard a chittering at his window, there on the windowsill sat his monkey friend from back in the forest, "Hey you," He got out of the bed and let the monkey crawl on his arm. It didn't seem hurt that much so maybe he won the fight, "What are you doing back here?"

It tilted his head and stared at him

Shouhei remembered something his father had said, 'Let it come to you,'

"You're meant for me aren't you?" It tilted its head the other way before running along his arm up to his head where it took perch on his hair, "Yay I get a summons, what to call you though?" It chittered a little and Shouhei could have sworn he understood it, "Lau Shimin, strange but okay," Shouhei shrugged, he was just glad that he had beaten his brothers at something.

Sarutobi had seen all of it through his looking glass and had summoned his own monkey Enma, "What do you think about it Enma?"

The giant old monkey crossed his arms and growled, "It's a demon alright but this one is a child, hasn't grown into its powers yet." There was a difference between regular monkeys and demon monkeys, demons looked the same and had exactly the same powers while regular summon monkey varied. Demons were always kept away from other monkeys because of their aggressiveness and the fact that their powers seemed higher than any others. Hell one fully grown demon monkey could rival Enma who was the monkey king.

"Do you think that he could pose a threat?"

"Honestly I couldn't say, those demons like to stay alone, only coming around each other to mate before leaving their kids to fend for themselves. They stay alone, from humans and other monkeys, you child says this one looked to be protecting the boy?" Enma asked to which Sarutobi nodded, "Then I suggest watching him, keep a close eye on that monkey," Enma said looked at the glass that showed both the monkey and Shouhei sleeping soundly.


How was that guys, yes that's right I found that when I introduced Lau like way late in the other story it just didn't seem so genuine so he's now going to be here forever. Don't worry guys you'll be seeing a lot of Shouhei's new and old pets soon