The secret hidden in sangaku

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Kumo present

Yugito was truly getting frustrated training Hinata. It had been three months since Yugito started her training and no matter what she did Hinata never seemed to progress. It's not that she expected Hinata to be a prodigy; but the timid attitude Hinata developed during training was greatly affecting her ability to learn.

Yugito didn't realize that Hinata would do poorly only when she began to sense the frustration coming from her mom. Sadly today was no exception; while trying to do the kata Yugito instructed her to do, Hinata lost her balance, and fell flat on her face first into the grass. For Yugito, this was the last straw.

"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU, can't you do anything right! I'm getting sick and tired of dealing with your constant failures!"

Yugito instantly regretted saying those words. The look she saw on Hinata face was one of utter devastation. Hinata unable to handle her mother's words fled into the surrounding forest crying.

"Hinata don't go."Was all Yugito was able to whisper out as she desperately reached out at empty space as Hinata slowly left her range of vision.


The surrounding forest

A Kumo ninja was leaning against a tree with a pen and paper jotting down notes. Said ninja was none other than the Guardian of Kumo, container of the Eight-Tailed Giant Ox, younger brother of the current Raikage, and self-proclaimed rapper Kirābī AKA Killer Bee.

Bee shared many physical features with his brother. Both had their top lip a darker hue then their bottom lip and shared the same pale blond hair. The differences were his slightly less muscular build and Bee's full goatee verses his brothers pointed beard and eyebrow combo. On his right shoulder, was a tattoo that said "iron" (鉄), with a blue bull's horn tattooed on his left cheek. He wore oval-shaped sunglasses and a white-colored Kumo forehead protector. He also wore the white-colored one-strap-over-one-shoulder Flak Jacket of a Jōnin, with a red rope tied around his waist. He had a white scarf around his neck and carried seven swords on his back and was currently was jotting down ideas for his latest rhymes.

Bee seriously can we please do something else besides jotting down notes. I'm getting bored here.

"Come on Lord Eight-Tails this is the first time I had a chance to jot down some lines in weeks."

I know, I know but still, come on you've been doing this for hours, don't you have to use the bathroom or something?

Due to his immense power and years of training unlike most jinchūriki, who were at the complete mercy of their demon Bee did not only have complete control over his but was on friendly terms to the point that they tended to have friendly mental conversations.

Fine, but afterward you're taking me to Cami's and getting me all the shrimp and crab I can eat.

"You got yourself a deal."

After a little more writing it was time to hold his end of the deal so Bee started heading over to Lord-Eight tails favorite restaurants.

"All right now you wanted crab and…"

Wait Bee do you hear that?

"Hear what?"

Just listen.

After closing his eyes to concentrate a bit, Bee heard a whimpering sound. When he went to investigate he found the sniffling form of Hinata hiding under the roots of a large tree.

Bee isn't that Yugito's little girl you babysit for when she's off on missions.

"Yeah, I wonder what she's doing out here."

Well don't just stand there. Go see what's wrong with her.

He then began to approach Hinata at a slow pace in order not to startle her. Once she lifted her head from crying and noticed Bee, realizing he was spotted, Bee went over to talk to her.

"Hello Hinata why so low?"

"Mommy hates me Uncle Bee."

Was all she was able to say in between sobs.

Now Bee was confused at this. He knew for a fact that Yugito care more for Hinata than her own life.

"What could have happened to make Hinata think Yugito hates her?"

Now determined to get to the bottom of this Bee plopped Hinata in his lap, and began to comfort her.

"Now, don't crunch your brow. Tell Uncle Bee what happened in a nutshell."

After Hinata finished telling Bee how her training with Yugito was going and how Yugito yelled at her, Bee became very concerned.

"I was afraid something like this would happen"

What do you mean? You knew something like this might happen?

"Yeah Yugito's old man was a complete psycho when it came to training her, and pretty much beat her into the ground every day. Looks like Yugito subconsciously started training Hinata the same way."

Do you think it's too dangerous for Yugito to continue training Hinata?

"No, no Hinata will be fine we just have to have a little talk with Yugito. The real problem is finding a way to explain this to a five-year-old girl."

Well then why don't you just explain how Yugito's training went when she was little?

"No can do Lord-eight tails, that would be waaay to graphic for a five year old. Hey you're thousands of years old. You must have some experience with kids. Can you give me some pointers?"

Bee, I'm a 100 meter tall giant eight tailed ox do you really think I've ever had experience with kids.

"Come on you must've had little giant eight-tail ox's at some point"

I told you already I'm not part of a species.

"Come on, there must have been others."

Bee I told you already when the sage of six paths…. Their inner monologue was interrupted as they heard more sniffles coming from Hinata.

Okay, just tell her the story but make it G rated.

"Hmm that should work. Thanks for the tip."

Now with a plan of action he tried to get Hinata's attention. "Come on now don't be down, turn that frown upside down."

"B-but mommy hates me."

Realizing that he needed to get serious, he stopped his rhyming. "Listen trust me, Yugito does not hate you. It's just that your mom had a real hard time when she was your age."

"What do you mean?"

"Ok umm how to explain this."

Remember rated G.

"Got it"

"Hinata when Yugito was your age her dad was very, very mean to her."

"How mean?"

"Oh, very mean, especially when he was training her to be a ninja. And because he was so mean to her when she's training you Yugito thinks that she's needs to be mean when training you." At this Hinata looked visibly confuse.

"But why was he so mean to her uncle Bee?"

"Because he wanted her to be the strongest ninja in the world; just like she wants you to be."

"Sniff… then I don't want to be a ninja."

Both B and his demon began freaking out.

What the hell did you do Bee!

"Why are you yelling at me for! I did what you told me to do!"

I told you to tell her a G rated story, not make her not want to be a ninja anymore!

"What do you want me to do?"

Make her want to be a ninja again or A will kill us when he finds out!

"Hinata listen there's no reason to not want to become…"

"HINATA, HINATA HONEY WHRERE ARE YOU!"

Hey that sounded like Yugito let's just take Hinata to her so we can sort this out.

Suddenly with Hinata in his arms Bee headed toward Yugito.

"Come; let's get you home before I become a victim."

Yugito was in a panic. For the last twenty minutes she's been running around the forest like a madman trying to find her daughter.

"HINATA HINATA! Please come out! I'm sorry!"

"What have I done, what if she hates me now and doesn't want to live with me anymore. No I can't think like that. I am sure I can make this right."

Just when she was about to jump to another area to look for Hinata Bee came out of nowhere holding Hinata in his arms.

"Pretty lady, why do you look so ghastly" He asked Yugito.

"Hinata!"

Yugito rushed to them as fast as she could, scooped Hinata out of Bee's arms and nearly crushed her in a massive hug.

"Oh Hinata you have no idea how worried I was!"

"But I thought mommy hated me."

"Noooo I could never hate you, I love you too much"

"But you yelled at me."

"I'm sorry honey, I just lost my temper."

Although Bee hated to interrupt this touching moment he realized he needed to inform Yugito about the current stance Hinata had on being a ninja.

"Yugito I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Hinata no longer wishes to become a ninja."

It was an understatement to say Yugito was shocked after hearing this.

"Hinata is this true."

Hinata simply shook her head.

"I thought you said you wanted to be the best ninja just like me?"

"But uncle Bee told me if I become a ninja, mommy will be mean to me."

Yugito turned to look at Bee with a look that promised pain. Although Bee looked calm, he was praying this went well. Yugito slowly turned away from Bee and focused back on Hinata.

"Hinata I will not be mean to you just because you're a ninja. In fact I'll be so proud and happy if you become a ninja."

"Then why were you mean to me?"

"I'm sorry dear I don't know what came over me."

"Was it because your daddy was mean to you?"

Suddenly Yugito had a flashback of a younger her huddled in the corner of a dojo. Right above her was a man with black hair treating to hit her with a wooden sword.

"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU, can't you do anything right! I'm getting sick and tired of dealing with your constant failures!" Her father said right before he brought the sword down on her. It took all of Yugito's willpower to suppress this painful memory.

"Yeah, my daddy was mean to me when he was training me to become a ninja. But you know what; I promise you that I will not be mean to you. I'll be hard on you at times but that's because I love you and want you to become the best ninja you can be."

"Promise."

Hinata asked as she stuck out her hand for a pinky promise. With a smile Yugito wrapped her pinky around Hinata's

"Promise."

Yugito was about to go and take Hinata home until she heard a loud rumbling coming from Bee's stomach.

"Belly sounds like you're empty" Laughed Bee.

Way to ruin the mood Bee.

Yugito couldn't help but laugh at Bees antics. "Well, you did find my little girl; how bout I'd take you and Lord-eight tales to get something to eat."

"Fine by me, let's go ahead and dine."


Two years later Hokage office

Hiruzen Sarutobi was admiring the view of his village while smoking his pipe when his secretary came into his Office.

"Hokage-sama your guest has arrived."

"Very well, tell him he can come in."

A few second latter a 13-year-old boy with a long black ponytail and pronounced tear troughs in an ANBU uniform made his way to the front of the Hokages desk.

"I've been expecting you. Please take a seat Itachi."

"If it's all the same to you Hokage-sama I'd wish to stand."

"Very well then."

For a few seconds there was nothing but silence.

"Tell me Itachi is there any way that the Uchiha can be convinced out of attempting their rebellion."

"I'm afraid not. My clan feels they've been oppressed for far too long."

Sarutobi could not help but give a heavy sigh.

"And I'm I correct that you're ok with…..handling the situation."

"Yes Hokage-sama"

"Would you care to explain to me why you seen so clam with betraying your clan?"

"Because it's for the good of Konoha."

Sarutobi continued to face the window.

"Continue."

"If the Uchiha rebelled it would shatter the peace that so many have died to achieve, other countries as well as our enemies would take advantage of the resulting instability that would occur in the Land of Fire from such an event, and the entire continent would be plunge into a bloody war which I doubt Konoha would survive."

"But why should you be the one that kills them. We could easily have someone else handle it and you'd be seen as a hero for sacrificing you're family for the good of the village. But if you killed them you'll only be seen as a traitor that went mad and killed your own family, and be forced to leave the home you love so much forever." Asked Sarutobi

Itachi hands rolled into fist.

"Because regardless of what path they chose to take they're still my family, my clan. If they have to die for the good of the village at least if I do it they'll be remember as a clan that faithfully love and served the village, and were destroyed by one of their own that's thirst for power was so great he killed them all just to test his strength, instead of a power hungry arrogant clan who wasn't satisfied with what they had and tried to take over the village."

If Itachi could see Sarutobi's face he'd be in shock. For the aging kage was doing the last thing he'd expect; he was smiling.

"I was hoping you'd say something like that."

"Sir?"

"Itachi from this moment on you'll shall be my successor to the title of Hokage?"

For a few second Itachi's expressionless face vanished, replaced by astonishment.

"I..I don't understand where this came from?"

"I've been trying to find a peaceful way to handle this planed revolt, but the Senju controlled government was unwilling to compromise, and was to powerful for me to force them to. For a while I feared I'd have no choice but to eliminate your clan until I realized a way to solve this."

Sarutobi couldn't help but smile at how he found a way to solve this problem.

"The Hokage is the most powerful individual in the village but is held in check by the council. After looking into it I realized that the Uchiha feelings of oppression originated because the decedents of the Senju, their long time rivals, controlled both and they felt the Senju were using this advantage to place their clan in a position of servitude. A perfect compromise would be to have an Uchiha become the Hokage and act as a counter balance for the Senju majority, thus making your clan no longer oppressed, and in effect have no reason to revolt. Since you're the pride of your clan and the one who informed us of the revolt you'd be the best candidate; I just had to test your heart first."

Sarutobi took one last breath from his pipe before her placed it in his rode.

"Itachi I've done many things as Hokage that I'm not proud of, but I'm able to sleep at night because I know it was for the good of the village. However even I know I'm ready only to give so much for the village."

Sarutobi faced Itachi for the first time.

"Itachi today you just proved that you love this village as much as the Hokages of the past. Not only were you prepared to sacrifice your personal happiness and honor but your entire clan as well; solely because it was the only way to insure Konoha's future."

Sarutobi took off his hat and placed it on his desk in front of Itachi.

"That alone would make me hard pressed to find a better candidate, but when we add how your quite possibly the strongest active ninja in the village, your intelligence and leadership skills, and that Minato is no longer with us. I can't even imagine a person better fit to be the next protector of the will of fire."

Sarutobi just smiled at the dumfounded look on Itachi's face.

"Forgive me for my disbelief Hokage-sama, it's just that I was…"

"Expecting to have to kill your family tonight." Asked Sarutobi.

Itachi just stood in silence.

"Aren't you concord about my age?"

"Ha ha ha. Itachi I've still got a few good years in me before you take my hat. You'll have plenty of time to prepare."

Sarutobi took the Hokage hat in his hand and offered it to Itachi.

"Go on try it on."

With a slit hesitance Itachi took the hat and placed it on his head, Sarutobi smiling the whole time.

"Why don't you tell your family the news I'm sure they'll be thrilled."


Uchiha compound

Sasuke was practicing his aim using Kunai on a target, although all of them where close none yet managed to hit the center. When he was about to throw again he felt someone grab his hand in mid throw.

"You're two rigid you need to be more fluent in your motions"

Sasuke looked up to see his brother Itachi.

"Nii-chan?"

"Here, let me show you."

Itachi then went through the motions with Sasuke a few times and then told him to try again. This the kunai hit dead center.

"Wow thanks Nii-chan; can you show me something else?"

Itachi just poked Sasuke on the forehead and placed him on his shoulders for a piggyback ride.

"Maybe later Sasuke, first there's something I have to tell to everyone."


Kumo Present

Today was the start of Hinata's first day at the ninja Academy and Yugito was in a full panic. For the past week Yugito had been running around to ensure that Hinata's first day went perfectly. Currently at the academy gate, Yugito was doing a final checklist with Hinata. Hinata wore an ocean blue short-sleeve shirt, with black pants that stopped at her ankles with her hair braided in a high pony tail. With Yugito dressed in her ninja gear.

"Okay, okay let's see um kunai and Shuriken holster?"

"Check"

"Bandage wrapped"

"On my hands mom"

"Okay umm oh that's right you don't have any medical supplies! Don't worry I have some in my bag right here."

Before Yugito got to pull out the supplies, Hinata went over and placed her hands on top of Yugito's.

"You don't have to do all this mom I'll be fine."

Yugito then went over and engulfs Hinata in a huge with tears in her eyes.

"Oh my little girls growing up! Next thing I know you be a Jonin, moving out the house, then I'll be giving away at your wedding, and…!"

Yugito started squeezing Hinata so hard it was getting hard for her to breath.

"Mom, I can't breathe."

It was then Yugito started pulling herself together.

"Okay, okay I'm good. Now, do you remember what I told you about fighting?"

"Don't start one but kick butt if I get into one."

"And if some guy gets a little too friendly."

"Hit him where the sun don't shine"

"That's my girl. Now, I have some work to do, so I won't be able to pick you up today. So do you have your key"

"Yep, right here" Hinata reached into her pocket and pulled out a key that was on a fish keychain. Yugito then embraced Hinata with a final huge"

"Sorry I was in such a panic. I know you'll do great."

"I love you mommy."

"I love you too sweetie. Now get on in there before I change my mind and take you back home."

Yugito took one last glimpse as Hinata rushed over to her first day of class

Kumo Ninja Academy

Hinata found herself in a large lecture style room that looked like it could hold about 200 people. It was filled with kids, doing everything from reading, sleeping and just talking. Finding an empty spot in the center near the front Hinata took off her backpack and took a site. With a few extra minutes before class starts Hinata took out a book and started reading.

"Well if it isn't my eternal rival."

Hinata looked up from her reading to find that it was none other than Hiroki in the same clothes from when they first meet.

"Oh, hi Hiroki" Hinata said in a uninterested voice.

"What's wrong Hinata you don't seem happy to see me. Could be that you're mad that I won or last competition?"

"It wasn't fair, and you know!" Hinata shouted

"What was so unfair about a little race"

"I had a sprained ankle and you know it!"

"Hey, you're the one who suggested it." Hiroki responded

At this Hinata went back to reading her book ignoring Hiroki, so he went to sit somewhere else.

After a while two Kumo ninja wearing the standard Jōnin gear, with black short sleeved shirt and pants came into the room. One was an intimidating woman with low cut red hair and a man with a small afro.

When they first came in the kids ignored them at first until the woman allowed her aura to emit into the room and suddenly all eyes were on her. It was so quiet; you could hear a pin drop. Hinata just sat in awe.

"Wow everyone got quiet just by feeling her aura. I thought only mom could do that. She must be really strong." Thought Hinata

"Hello class my name is Chiasa and this is my assistant Isao and for the next six years, we will be teaching you the skills that will keep you alive in the ninja world. Now, before we begin, I want to make something very clear; being a ninja it not a game. So, if any of you think this will be like the movies and games you play, you might as well leave right now because you'd just be wasting my time and adding to the already large body count this perfusion has."

Noticing one boy that was shaking Chiasa decided to get in his face.

"The reality is most of you will end up dying a slow, painful death all alone in the middle of nowhere with only screams to keep you company."

Hinata wasn't surprised when that boy left the room crying but was when four others left the room as well.

"Okay now that the weaklings are gone. Come with me outside so I can see what I have to work with."

Chiasa and Isao then took them to one of the many training fields around the Academy which was about thirty feet across and told the student's to gather around her.

"Alright listen up, they're currently too many of you in this class, so in order to determine who goes and who stays, we'll be doing one-on-one sparring. So to insure that you'll be able to stay I recommend you showcase any techniques you know. So who wants to go first?"

Hiroki was the first to enter the ring.

"Ok anyone here think they can take on the son of or Kage?"

After seeing no one else stepped forward Hinata went to the ring as well.

"No fair she's a girl. Guys can't hit girls."

One of the students shouted in protest.

"Hate to be the bearer of bad news but in the ninja world anything goes and that includes hitting girls."

She then went and faced the students.

"I suggest all of you remember that."

Once in the circle Isao had Hinata and Hiroki stand 2 m apart. Hiroki went into a hard stance with his fist at the ready, while Hinata calmly put her hands up in a way that made them appear like cat claws with her left side in the front.

"All right, begin!"

Hiroki made a beeline straight for Hinata. Hinata just waited and when Hiroki went to make a punch for her face she gracefully sidesteps him, causing him to fall flat on his face. Small giggles erupted from the entire class.

"You're goanna have to do better than that." commented Isao.

Hiroki quickly rose, dusted himself off, and once again faced Hinata who was patiently waiting. This time Hiroki approached her more consciously and when in rage unleashed a volley of fast jabs and punches.

Using her flexibility Hinata was able to sidestep and smack away most of his attacks, as well as giving her own palm strikes, and punches as well. Then suddenly Hiroki was able to make his fist connect with her chin, which caused Hinata to fall backwards. Acting quickly Hinata was able to go into a backwards roll and landed in into crouch stance facing Hiroki.

"Hmm look like this one can take a punch." both Isao and Chiasa thought.

Their fight continued in a similar manner. Hiroki used strength and speed to try and overpower Hinata, while Hinata used agility and evasion to avoid his blows and struck when he left himself open. They continued to take and received hits until Hinata was able to sidestep another one of Hiroki's punches but this time grabbed his extended arm and used it to pull him to the ground. Realizing he was going down he used his legs to swipe Hinata off her feet, bringing her down as well. After this their fight deteriorated into them rolling around on the ground biting and scratching each other.

"Chiasa shouldn't we stop this?"Asked Iaso

"Nonsense ninjas need to know how to get down and dirty. Besides their life's aren't in danger, just let them tire themselves out."

Chiasa and Isao then started dividing the students up to do there separate fights. After all the other students finished their own spares, Isao went to go check on Hiroki and Hinata and found them lying on the ground gasping for breath.

"O boy I can already tell these two are going to be a handful."


Kumo Cryptanalysis Headquarters

With his Kage robe adorning his shoulders A was making his way through the Cryptanalysis Squad headquarters. Yesterday they informed him that the deciphering the forbidden scroll Yugito obtained at Konoha was completed. Apparently they found something that was important enough that they felt he should see.

On his way toward the room where the scroll was being held, A past books filled with deciphered codes, people working on computers, and processing information that has been gained for missions.

After getting permission he was led into a room which contained an unrolled scroll that was 50 meters long, covered with symbols. Looking over the scroll was a man with dark skin and glasses wearing a lab coat. When A came into the room he stopped what he was doing and bowed toward A.

"It's an honor to meet you, Lord Raikage"

"It's nice to see you to Fumio, now you said you had something you wanted to tell me in person."

"Ah yes it's about the scroll Yugito brought back from Konoha. We just finished deciphering it. And there's some good news and bad news. "

"Bad news first." Said A.

"Okay, the bad news is that most of what's on it is useless."

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT'S USELESS! I was informed this scroll contained a vast array of secret and forbidden Jutsu from Konoha how on earth could that be useless!"

"Now clam down. I was getting to that, the reason most of it is useless is because the instructions to use most of the Jutsus are missing critical parts."

Fumio then lead A over to show him the scroll

"For example this Jutsu here talks about how the user would be able to drain a person's chakra without physical contact, however the hand signs it shows to use the Jutsu are in a random order with practically infinite ways in which they could be used. To be honest most of the Jutsus on the scroll are written in a way so the person who's teaching the jutsu can remind themselves how to properly perform it."

"Then why was Yugito able to learn the shadow clone jutsu?"

"That's because Yugito is the rare exception of someone who could actually use the Jutsu without any prior knowledge and live"

"What do you mean?"

"We did test on how Yugito makes her clones and found that the user's chakra is evenly distributed throughout all the clones. Now because of her demon she has an inhuman amount of reserves so she could take the lost and be fine. However most ninja would die or go into a coma from the chakra lost it'd take just to make a single clone. We already lost a few men testing some of the other jutsu that had detailed instructions."

By this point, A wanted to demolish the scroll just vent out his frustration.

"I there anything that we can actually used?"

At this Fumio suddenly got very excited.

"Oh yes you see the scroll also contained various incomplete Justus Konoha were currently working on, and because of this instead of making them vague they hid them under the completed jutsus using invisible ink."

"What do you mean hidden." After Fumio did a serious of hand signs the symbols on the scroll deformed and reformed into a completely different set of symbols.

"Apparently when Konoha Nin use the phrase look underneath the underneath they take it literally as well. But of all the incomplete jutsus there's one that we all have very high hopes for.

"Which one?"

"It's one that was created by the Second Hokage."

"Tell me exactly how powerful this thing is?"

"Perfected a single person using this jutsu could bring one of the elemental nations to their knees."

A found himself having to close his mouth after he recovered from this revelation.

"Tell me what is the name of this jutsu?"

"It's called Impure World Resurrection"