Author's note: I'm curious on your thoughts about this chapter. What was good? What wasn't?
Sony Boy: I'm going with the thought that the firstborn will be heir. Just like the Yamanaka clan where Ino was the heir, regardless of the gender.
For those who are confused about Noriko's age and the others as well:
-Uchiha Obito= age 13-...
-Uchiha Shisui= age 9-...
-Uchiha Noriko= age 7-...
-Uchiha Itachi= age 4-...
Warning: This chapter contains angst and torture. You have been warned.
The Blue-eyed Uchiha
-by Angelbloodlover-
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~Time, Hardships and Sibling-Students.
Noriko sighed tiredly. All she did during her war-free months was train.
Taijutsu. Ninjutsu. Those two were still her best aspects in this body.
Fuinjutsu. Iryo Ninjutsu. She was advancing quite rapidly, to her surprise.
Even Genjutsu. Her weakest liability was getting better. Fugaku had been horrified when he saw that she would never be a great Genjutsu user.
Only average. But according to her stubborn father Uchiha don't do average, only exceptional. So, she was forced to take on another apprenticeship under her father. He was adamant in getting her Genjutsu better.
But she was doing this all for the greater good. Peace would be achieved. And this time she would reach it sooner.
After all, her reputation as the Child of the Prophecy depended on it.
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Itachi blinked his eyes in confusion.
"Hello, is someone there?"
No one answered.
Strange, he could've sworn he had heard- "Who is there? Show yourself?" Itachi commanded with a loud voice. He didn't show it but he was starting to worry.
Keeping a watchful eye on his surrounding, he started sensing and probing around the forest.
There! Hiding behind that tree.
His eyes widened in horror when two more shinobis appeared in front of him.
Without another word, he turned around and ran straight towards the village. Why did he wander through the outskirts of Konoha?
One of the intruders dived towards him but he evaded his grip and started flickering his chakra in alarm. He was getting desperate. These people had ulterior motives for chasing him and he certainly didn't want to find out what it was.
He just hoped his parents, sister or anyone would arrive on time... before it was too late.
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She went rigid.
Her eyes flashed. Fury was rolling off her in waves.
"I'll kill them."
Noriko ran towards her brother's last location and mortified, she could see three blurs from afar.
How the fuck was this even possible? This reminded her too much of Hinata's attempted kidnapping. Her stomach clenched painfully.
From her point of view she could a small sack on the shinobi's back. The sack moved, muffled screams coming from it.
She gritted her teeth.
Furious, confused and scared she hid her chakra to the best of her ability and followed.
They would be sorry that they had abducted her little brother.
Her chakra bubbled ferociously, swirling inside of her.
Fuck, she cursed inwardly, her chakra levels were only half of her usual proportion. She would have to use everything she got to finish them off.
Removing her wrist warmer, she bit her thumb and activated her invisibility seal. Her body shimmered until it was no more. Agile like a panther, she moved forwards. Finally, she was catching up to them and with a furious snarl tapped her paralyzing seal on one of the trees. She summoned a clone to grab Itachi.
The effect was immediate.
They froze and fell on the ground.
"I'm not finished yet," she hissed furiously.
She added a chakra-absorbing seal and de-activated her invisibility seal. Her body became visible.
So did her anger.
Moans of pain were heard but she paid it no mind. Stalking towards her prey, she glared viciously. "How dare you hurt my brother?" Grabbing one of the trio, she asked another question. "Who sent you?!"
"Fu-ck y-ou, bit-ch!"
Noriko glanced at her clone as she helped out Itachi. It wouldn't be smart to torture this man in front of him. He still was a child and oh-so impressionable.
Keeping her anger in check, she dropped him on the ground carelessly.
"Fine, I'll leave that to the torture unit. They'll have a blast." She spat out.
Oh no. She turned around. Horror and fear seeped into her bones. One by one more ninjas appeared, surrounding them. Ten. More. Fucking. Shinobis.
"Nee-chan!" Itachi's shaky shout resonated through the forest. Damn it. Where was everyone?!
Her eyes widened in rising fear. She had to get Itachi out of here-"No! Leave him be you monsters!"
She kicked the man's face and dodged a wind jutsu. Her clone and Itachi were fighting as well. But her clone could only provide so much help until she dispersed. And Itachi was only a small four-year old boy.
Her heart stammered wildly.
Fuck it all.
She sent a butterfly kick to another incoming shinobi. And when she tried to duck another punch to her head, she was smashed against the tree.
"Ko-nee-chan! Let go of me!" Itachi struggled and kicked wildly.
She spit out blood and kicked her attacker between his legs, followed by a raiton seal. His body jostled and dropped on the ground. Unconscious.
Her head spun. She bit her tongue hard and cleared her head.
Unfortunately, her clone dispersed.
"Itachi! I'll kill you bastards!"
Why was no one coming? Surely, they should have felt her chakra flickering madly.
Skidding to a stop, she somersaulted above an enemy nin, tapping another paralyzing seal on his head. Sidestepping another shinobi, she kicked him ruthlessly. Her ears picked up the sound of bones cracking. That didn't deter her though. She continued fearlessly. Surging chakra to her left hand, a giant Rasengan appeared.
Her eyes narrowed-"Stop now or we'll kill him."
She stiffened. Her eyes widened and she allowed the incoming punch to hit her, her Rasengan vanishing in chakra particles.
Her body hit the ground. Hard. Blood was spit out, along with two teeth.
She heard Itachi struggling and screaming. Her heart went out to him.
Cursing her weak body, she pushed herself up. Only to get axe-kicked in the back.
"Wondering why no one is coming? Wondering why we abducted your brother?" Probably the leader. He chuckled in humor. "Who would have thought that a mere seven-year old would do this much damage."
She cried out in pain when another shinobi kicked her in the stomach.
"St-op!"
There had to be a way out of this. But what?
Tears streamed down her face. "Please, don't h-urt him..."
"Shut up bitch." Black strands were pulled tightly, to the point of ripping it out of her scalp. "You're lucky we want you alive."
Her eyes widened in realization. "You're not here for Itachi, are you?"
He chuckled. "Correct. We needed bait to lure you out. You're always surrounded by powerful ninjas. While he," He jerked his thumb towards the tear-stricken Itachi, "...was not. To our surprise we didn't need to take any drastic matters. Instead we were helped out by a generous shinobi."
He grabbed her throat and pulled her up, squeezing tightly. "You killed my brother and son in cold blood. I'll make you suffer as I suffered." His eyes darkened, a dark smile curled on his lips. Then, she was knocked unconscious, Itachi's voice the last thing she heard before she was pulled in the darkness.
Reluctantly.
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Fugaku slid the shoji door to the side, "Tadaima."
"Okae- where is Noriko and Itachi?"
He frowned in confusion. "Noriko left me three hours ago. Itachi was training near the Uchiha grounds. Did they leave a note or something?"
Mikoto shook her head, worry apparent in her eyes.
Fugaku's stomach dropped. "I'll go looking for them."
His wife nodded, "Stay safe, anata."
He vanished in a swirl of burning leaves.
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Jiraiya and Minato were drinking sake together when Fugaku appeared out of the blue.
"Minato, I need your help."
Jiraiya raised an eyebrow at the stoic clan head, wondering what made him so worked up. He started to worry when he noticed the activated Sharingan. Fugaku only ever did that in dire situations.
The Uchiha breathed out in frustration. "Noriko and Itachi's chakra have vanished completely. I can't find them in the village."
Minato stiffened, eyes wide.
The Toad Sage cursed.
"Minat-Fugaku, what are you doing here?" Kushina interrupted, hands on her stomach.
Never in her entire life did she witness Fugaku this cold and unforgiving.
When she was briefed, she understood.
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"Wake up, you bitch."
Noriko was slapped.
Groggily, she fluttered her eyes open. "Wha-?"
Her eyes widened when all her memories came rushing back.
"Where is my brother?! Bastards!"
A dark chuckle echoed.
"I'll fucking kill you, asshole!" She summoned chakra and to her horror she found it to be sluggish and unresponsive. "What did you do to me?!"
"Assurance," was his cold answer. "Now, let's have a talk."
"Fuck you."
He clucked his tongue. "That wasn't a smart move. Hit him."
Noriko furrowed her eyebrows, not understanding what he meant. Not a second passed when she heard a familiar voice crying out in pain.
This made her struggle like a beast, tears streaming down. "I'l kill you! I'll kill you! I'll kill you!" She repeated.
Laughter was her only reply.
If they thought they could chain her to a chair, they thought wrong.
"Hit him again."
Another pained cry.
"St-op... please!" Noriko choked out.
"Hit him until I say otherwise."
She jerked her body against the chair and fell on the floor. "Stop! I beg of you! He's only four!"
Itachi's loud cry became sobs. They had stopped hurting him.
Before she could breathe out in relief, a vicious kick rammed against her stomach. She choked on blood and closed her eyes, wanting to curl up in a ball.
"Wh-at do you w-ant from us?"
Her blood ran cold when the man laughed like a maniac. "You chose this, not I! Your brother will die because of you! It's only fair, after all!" He smirked cruelly, "Let me tell you a story of a dedicated father, a proud brother and a loving son. Once upon a time," He started, "A war broke out, specifically the Third Shinobi World War. In this war many shinobis died but it was all for the greater good." He spat out in disgust. "Then one day, the father, brother and son were split up. The father left his son in the hands of his brother. They promised to return to him. Days passed and the father heard nothing from his family."
Blood trickled down his fists.
"Then, one day he was summoned to his captain. He received two scrolls and a mournful look. He was left with the corpses of his brother and son. His will to fight for his country turned into revenge. He sought out the killer going by the name of Noriko who used some form of Fuinjutsu to paralyze and kill many Iwa-shinobis in cold blood. Two of them had been his brother and son." His eyes darkened.
Noriko gasped in shock, eyes locking with the brown-haired Iwa nin.
"He wanted to kill her in the worst possible way. So, he abandoned his country and searched for her in Konoha."
"No."
He continued, ignoring her. "He managed to convince others to come with him. Others who had been wronged in the same way."
"No. No. Please." She couldn't believe this.
"Unfortunately, his prey was always surrounded by legendary ninjas. He couldn't afford to make any mistake."
Another choked sob.
"But it seemed Kami was helping him out. Because one day a shinobi with bandages approached him and offered him a deal that he could not resist."
Her mind spun.
"He promised to keep him and his friends hidden to get their revenge. In exchange he would be rid of an annoyance. And now we're here." He finished with a fake smile. "Did you like my story?"
Noriko suppressed throwing up and looked down in shame. "I never wanted to k-" "Shut up." He slapped her, cheeks throbbing. "You'll regret it. I'll make you regret it."
The blue-eyed Uchiha paled.
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Orochimaru sat down and enjoyed the show. Even though he hadn't been the mastermind behind this ingenious plan, it still was amazing.
His eyes flickered to the other person standing next to him.
"What reason did you have for doing this?" He asked curiously.
One eye glanced at him. "Changes aren't good. Changes means uncertainties and that is something Konoha doesn't need. Her ideology will only lead to Konoha's downfall. She cannot be allowed to live on."
"What about the brother?"
He smirked in victory. "Her little brother would be traumatized after his dear Ko-nee-chan would be murdered in front of his eyes. Then, I will pick up what's left of him. He'll be a loyal shinobi, wanting nothing more than revenge on Iwagakure." Chuckling darkly, "Such a shame. That girl would have been a power to behold."
The Snake Sannin kept quiet, agreeing with the old man. Pity.
Still, he quite enjoyed mind games like these.
Licking his lips, he intertwined his hands. He couldn't wait to see the outcome of this all.
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Itachi was in shock.
How could this happen?
His sister had killed that man's family and now he wanted to hurt them. This hatred and need for revenge. Was it really that tempting?
Noriko had told him that life was precious. She had told him that a shinobi depicts his actions himself and that there will be consequences. About peace and protecting precious people.
He understood the concept of peace and the cycle of hatred. It could only be achieved through forgiveness.
He was forced out of his mind when he was grabbed by his collar and roughly pulled towards another room. He could see his frightened sister and the sinister man. His body was pushed downwards with force.
The man spoke up two words that made him freeze. "Kill him."
He couldn't move. His eyes locked with his sister's frantic eyes, looking. For what?
Everything moved slowly. He could see the glinting of a kunai, the sweat that dripped down. Dust that flickered back and forth.
The kunai was closing in. He closed his eyes and waited.
He forgave the man.
Out of nowhere, a strong powerful win blasted the enemy nins away.
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When Itachi smiled.
...Noriko snapped.
Blue turned into rippled purple with spinning tomoes.
"Shinra Tensei."
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Itachi couldn't believe what he was seeing.
His sister had unlocked their Dojutsu but it was unlike any normal Sharingan.
Purple and rippled, along with two tomoes in each eye. What kind of Dojutsu was this?
"Itachi, stay behind me," was his sister's shaking voice.
Entranced, he watched as she lifted everyone up. Without hands.
They screamed and insulted her of being a monster.
Noriko had stopped moving, tremors racking her body.
Itachi was certain that she would kill them off. To his surprise, she knocked them all unconscious before he could stop her.
"...you aren't going to kill them?" He asked curiously.
Noriko glanced at him, her strange eyes piercing into his very soul. She was trembling wildly, teeth clattering.
He shivered.
"I want to Itachi. I want to hurt them so bad for hurting you. I can't even think properly." She held her shaking hands against her chest. "But I can't. People make mistakes, otouto. This man only acted out of love and hate. If I kill him now, others would come to kill me and the cycle would keep on going. I take full responsibilities for his actions. If I hadn't killed his brother and son then none of this would've happened." She dropped on the ground, petite form shaking violently and cried, "It's all my fault. What kind of sister am I?! I should have prot-" She stiffened when Itachi hugged her.
"Nee-chan," He smiled tenderly. "You made a good choice by letting them live. We have to stop this cycle of hatred."
Noriko broke in tears and hugged him back. Her brother was too gentle.
"I'm sorry, Itachi! I'm so sorry!"
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Orochimaru felt his jaws slack open.
Next to him, one lone eye widened in shock.
This had been totally unexpected.
...but in a good kind of way. What a delightful surprise. Who'd thought a cursed Uchiha would awaken the Rinnegan?
He'd get those eyes. Power was leaking of them.
It was even tangible in the air.
He smirked and followed the elder, plans shifting.
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When Fugaku felt the powerful chakra of his daughter, he stiffened.
Jiraiya and Minato shared a look of shock.
Without another word they ran to Noriko and Itachi's location.
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Itachi sighed in relief as his sister's healing chakra trickled into his system. His body accepted her as its own.
"There, how do you feel otouto?"
He smiled tiredly and nodded in gratitude. "Better, thank you."
Locking eyes with her, he noticed that her strange Dojutsu was still activated.
"What kind of Dojutsu is that? It's no regular Sharingan."
Noriko sighed.
"It's called the Rinnegan. I'll tell you all about it when we get home." She crouched down, "Get on my back, you're too tired to walk."
"So are you."
She shook her head. "...and stubborn."
He puffed his cheeks and crawled on his sister's back. Thirteen floating bodies behind them.
"Le's go, otouto. I'm kind of hungry. Ramen would be good."
Itachi sweatdropped.
Only his sister would be thinking of food in times like this.
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Noriko couldn't help but admire her proud father. After he found them, along with Jiraiya and Minato he had pulled them in a hug.
She relaxed in his hug, Itachi snuggled between them.
Oh, he had seen her eyes but he didn't say anything.
It warmed her heart to see that their safety was more important to him.
"You have a lot of explaining to do, troublesome child."
She giggled and Itachi laughed softly.
What a Nara thing to say.
"After ramen?"
"After ramen." He repeated, chuckling.
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Jiraiya couldn't understand it.
Here was another student of his with the Rinnegan. Was this even possible?
Could there be two reincarnations of the Sage of the Six Paths?
Maybe it was time for a training trip to Amegakure.
He needed answers and Noriko needed guidance on the use of her Rinnegan.
...for now he'd wait until everything was cleared up.
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Minato was baffled. To think that he would live the day where he would see the ancient Rinnegan.
His mind reeled.
That much power in one tiny child.
Imagine the horror if it got in the hands of the wrong person.
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Mikoto bawled her eyes out as she checked her children for any injuries.
Her babies had been abducted. Right under their nose.
"Noriko, what happened to your eyes?" She swallowed, those eyes unnerving her.
Her husband placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Mikoto, not now."
Shakily, she nodded, her worried eyes on her daughter's tiny form.
"Kaa-chan, can Itachi and I sleep with you and tou-chan tonight?"
"Of course." She consented immediately.
Fugaku didn't say anything. For once he'd allow them this small request.
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Thankfully, Noriko had used her medical seals to heal the grave injuries. Her mother had only seen some scratches. No need to get her all worked up in her pregnant state.
Fugaku had agreed with her.
She had no idea what had happened to the abductors. Neither did she want to know.
She smiled in contentment. It had been such a long time that she had slept between her parents.
Loved and safe.
How she'd wished they could remain like that. Forever.
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"Chi-chan, how do you feel?"
Said Uchiha blinked his eyes. "I feel better."
Noriko cupped her brother's cheeks, "Are you sure? You had awakened your Sharingan."
He looked into her eyes and nodded. He really did feel better.
"Tou-chan wants to train your Sharingan."
Fugaku had approached him and told him that he'd help him mastering their famed Dojutsu. Secretly, Itachi was excited for more training. He wanted to get stronger to achieve peace in the Shinobi World.
"I'm looking forward to it, nee-chan. This way we'll grow strong together and achieve peace."
Noriko gave a watery smile and hugged her brother. He understood her.
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Shisui frowned, poking Noriko's eyelids.
She slapped his finger away. "Stop that, baka."
"They are so weird. The Rinnegan you said?"
The Rinnegan user nodded.
"Will you ever have the normal Sharingan then?" Obito asked worriedly.
"I do have the Sharingan." Purple changed into red.
Shisui seemed impressed and Obito was sulking.
When she blinked her eyes, cerulean-blue came back.
Though as her best friend, he was supposed to congratulate her. Throwing an arm around her shoulder, he grinned widely. "You've beat me, Ko-chan! Maybe with your Ringan-" "Rinnegan." Shisui corrected but Obito ignored him. "-we'll be able to destroy Bakashi!"
Shisui sweatdropped. "Is that all you ever think of?"
"Of course! After Bakashi's defeat, Rin will have to acknowledge that I'm better than the bastard!"
Noriko's face softened.
This was what she was aiming to protect.
She pulled the two into a tight hug, ignoring their squeaks of embarrassment and flushed cheeks.
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Fugaku almost broke the chair in two. "Say what?"
"This is necessary for her. She will have to learn using the Rinnega. This trip will be efficient for her."
Hiruzen rubbed his temples. All arguments about Noriko brought Fugaku into a rampage.
Next to him, Minato was laughing sheepishly, trying to diffuse the tense situation.
"How are you even going to train her in the use of the Rinnegan if you don't have knowledge on it yourself?!"
Hiruzen sighed again. This would lead them to nowhere.
Jiraiya would not back down. "I have another student of mine who has the same eyes as Noriko."
The other three occupants froze.
"...another one with the Rinnegan?"
Minato breathed out, "Impossible..."
Hiruzen closed his eyes. "Then it's decided. Jiraiya, you will take Noriko to this student of yours and train her in the use of the Rinnegan."
The Toad Sage grinned in victory.
"But, Sandaime-sama, if-" Said Hokage shook his head. "Fugaku, I know you're worried about your daughter and that you want to train her. As if now, Jiraiya has access to a more direct approach. Furthermore, he is perfectly capable of protecting her as I have taught him. Are you doubting my teaching methods?"
He shook his head and admitted defeat.
"Fugaku, don't be so gloomy. It will do your daughter some good as well. She needs some time-out." Minato placated.
The Uchiha clan head's eyebrow twitched. He was not being broody.
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Jiraiya and Noriko were walking towards Konoha's gate.
There, she could see all her precious people waiting. Smiling widely, she ran towards them.
"Wait brat, don't go running off on me!"
Jiraiya's complaint was ignored.
"Noriko, I know you will make us proud." Her father spoke up, her mother regarding her with a fond look.
"We'll await your return, nee-chan." Itachi spoke up, eyes burning with determination. "Until then, I'll be training too."
She reached out her fist towards him. "We'll become strong together, otouto."
He bumped his fist against hers.
"Hey, don't forget about us!" Shisui joined in.
Obito smirked, "We'll be training too. When you get back, I'll kick your ass, Ko-chan!"
Noriko crossed her arms, lips curled up smugly, "I'm counting on it, guys!"
Kushina and Rin hugged her, wishing her a safe journey. While Minato patted her head. "Stay safe, Ko-chan."
"I will, Minato-ojii!"
She sighed in disappointment when she saw no silver-haired Jounin.
Obito nudged her to the side and pointed to his left.
"Huh?" She followed his finger and froze. "Kakashi... you came!"
He looked to the side, blushing. "Don't think this will change anything. Minato-sensei forced me to come."
Her eyes softened and she pulled the stoic teenager towards her. "Arigatou."
Even most of the Uzumakis had joined in the hugs and kisses. Sotsune-sensei had given her Fuinjutsu scrolls to master before her arrival though.
After everyone had their fair share of hugs and kisses, Jiraiya and Noriko departed.
She didn't look back, knowing that she'd see them soon. Before her brother's birth. Sasuke.
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"Ne, sensei, can you teach me a jutsu?"
Jiraiya felt a vein or two pop up.
"Pretty please?" Noriko asked again, using her cute looks to her advantage. She didn't like admitting it, but this body would grow up to be even hotter than her previous one.
"No!"
"But why?!"
Jiraiya pulled on his white hair, frustrated at her prodigious student. "Because you have already learned fifteen jutsus in the span of two hours. And if this keeps going on then I won't have any jutsus left to teach you by the end of the day!"
Noriko sighed in annoyance. It wasn't her fault that she already knew most of those jutsus. Blame her reborn/time-travel situation.
"But what am I supposed to do then?"
"Do whatever kids do, play or scream. Choose whichever you want to." He waved her off, uncaring as he wrote in his book with a perverted smile.
She groaned. Did she really have to resort to those tactics again?
Sighing, she crossed her fingers in the Ram seal.
"Huh? What are you going-"
"Oiroke no Jutsu!" When the smoke dispersed, a beautiful angelic woman was found standing in a seductive pose.
Noriko smiled sultry, draping her body over Jiraiya's. "Jiraiya-sensei, won't you teach me a jutsu or two? I promise I'll be a good girl."
The Toad Sannin's eyes widened as saucers, blood leaking from his nose (ew!) as he regarded her recently-created jutsu with hearts in his eyes. An even better one than her she-devil transformation.
Why, the opposite of course. An innocent-looking angel She even got a cute halo on her head and a set of wings on her back.
"This is perfect for my newest book!" He moved from angle to angle, studying her with drool dripping from his mouth.
Jiraiya nodded his head. "Alright, I'll teach you more jutsus if you stay like that."
Noriko suppressed squealing. Checkmate.
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Jiraiya grinned lecherously when the transformed Noriko was practicing the hair needle senbon, a technique that used one's hair as shooting senbons.
"You need more bounce in your jutsu, Noriko-chan!"
Said girl rolled her eyes.
What a pervert.
...but she wouldn't have it any less.
Besides, she was a pervert too. And her perverted ways had rubbed on Obito too.
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Noriko frowned, "Sensei, are we there yet?"
"For the hundredth time, we're almost there."
She groaned at his repetitive answer. Bored out of her mind, she took out a notebook and started scribbling on it furiously.
Jiraiya, not used to this silence, narrowed his eyes and looked at his student. "What are you writing?"
The blue-eyed Uchiha smirked in glee. "Oh, you'll find out soon enough."
"Scary..."
While Noriko inwardly laughed in her mind. That silly Pervy Sage wouldn't know what hit him.
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"I'm bored!"
Jiraiya rolled his eyes. "Stop overreacting, brat."
Said Uchiha stuck out her tongue.
"Childish as well."
"Pffft, like you have any right to say that."
A vein popped on his forehead. "Stop disrespecting your elders!"
Noriko ignored him and continued writing in her notebook. Then, imitating Kakashi's 'hip and cool' attitude, she said, "Huh? You said something?"
Jiraiya cried anime tears, "You used to be so cute and obedient in the beginning. What happened to my kouhai?"
"Life happened," she answered.
Her sensei only brooded, glaring at her while muttering quietly.
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When Jiraiya arrived at the meeting between Hanzo and the Ame Orphans, he found himself stuck in a very delicate situation.
He could see Konan being held hostage. And his other two students watching with horrified eyes.
To his shock, he also saw Konoha's own ANBU and Danzo.
"What in the name of the Sage is going on here?"
Noriko paled. "Sensei! We have to help out that girl!"
Jiraiya breathed through his nose and summoned Fukasaku and Shima. "I'll need more power to do this."
"Jiraiya boy, why have ye summoned us?" Fukasaku asked.
"We're going to be late for dinner!" Shima screeched.
As one of the Legendary Sannin, he was capable of using Senjutsu through the aid of the two great Sage Toads.
"I need your help to rescue my students."
They nodded and started collecting natural energy. Soon, Jiraiya's body changed, taking more toad-like appearances.
Locking eyes with Noriko, he nodded to her. "Let's go Noriko."
"Hai!"
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Noriko skidded to a stop next to the two Ame orphans. "Yo!"
Yahiko regarded her with an incredulous look. While Nagato frowned. "A child?"
"I'm also Jiraiya-sensei's student. Nice to meet you! We're here to help you out."
Yahiko and Nagato's eyes widened as saucers. "Sensei is here?"
"He's going to save Konan."
Not a second later and Jiraiya appeared on the scene. With incredible speed, he appeared in front of Hanzo and punched him in the gut. The leader of Amegakure spit out blood and was sent flying. Konan was rescued and then he was off fighting the other Ame nins.
"Yatta! Go sensei!" Noriko cheered on.
"Amazing..." Nagato breathed out.
"...no wonder he was obsessed with frogs and toads." Yahiko sweatdropped. To his surprise more members from the Akatsuki appeared, "Daibutsu! Kei! Kyusuke!"
The three nodded in respect to their leader.
Kyusuke spoke up, "I heard that a group of Konoha ninjas have appeared and I came to inform you but it seems our help was unnecessary."
None of Konoha's ninja dared to attack the Toad Sannin and had retreated, betraying Hanzo. Danzo had disappeared the moment he had seen Jiraiya.
Noriko smirked, "Let's go help Jiraiya-sensei!"
How ironic. To be fighting alongside Akatsuki, Noriko chuckled.
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In the end Hanzo had been no match for a Sannin, two Rinnegan users and the rest of the Akatsuki members.
"You will all be sorry for this humiliation," were Hanzo's last words as he disappeared.
Noriko danced in victory, much to the Akatsuki's amusement.
No one would ever know what kind of disaster they had stopped, no one but her. She'd make sure that her secret would forever remain a secret.