Chakra Senomi: Chronicles of Glacier

Chakra Senomi: Chronicles of Glacier

Chapter 8: The Tea Master of Glacier.

Chakra sat with Hanyo and Lady in the both, discussing training options. Lady loved to train defense. That's all she was focusing on. "So you should train all your defenses" She said "that way, you'll be ready for all types of attacks". She smiled, then continue to talk.

Suddenly, the door to the tavern opened. A man entered, flack jacket on. He's obviously at least at the Chuunin level Chakra thought. The man had a headband on him, along with a strange pot on his back with cups. What kind of ninja carries a pot and cups on his back? Chakra wondered. Chakra excused himself from the both after Hanyo and Lady got into a fight about what was a better thing to train, defense or offense.

Chakra walked up to the strange ninja. "Excuse me…I'm Chakra… I was just wondering… why do you carry those pots and cups on your back? Doesn't that hinder your training and raiding"? Chakra asked.

The man looked at him and smiled "Ah, a Genin. I like the fact that you asked. I am the Tea Master of Glacier. I make new teas for people to try. Oh… sorry, I didn't introduce myself… I'm T Reaper, but people just call me Reaper." He held out his hand. Chakra took it and shook it. "So would you like to try my Blue Flame Tea"? Reaper asked. Chakra wasn't sure. "What is it"? Chakra asked. "It's a tea that, when brewed, dispels a blue flame. It's always hot, no matter what, and slightly spicy". Reaper got out his pot. He turned the pot on, and a flame was made under the pot. Reaper put in water, tea leaves, and a sweet smelling spice. He then stirred it gently. Suddenly, a blue flame came to the top of the pot and stayed there, burning.

After a few minutes, Reaper got a cup and poured some of the pot inside the cup and gave it to Chakra. "Try this" Reaper said. Chakra took the cup and took a sip. His eyes got wide. Wow! This is awesome! Chakra thought. "Excellent" Chakra said, "no wonder you're the Tea Master". Reaper smiled at this. "Why thank you. You know, I could teach you how to be a Tea Master, if you want"? Reaper said. Chakra thought. I am wanting to know how he did that…and I could always train before and after our sessions. Chakra finally nodded at him. "Sure. I would love to learn. I've always liked tea". Reaper smiled at him. "Good. You're now my apprentice. Meet me here in the evening every day. That will give you time to train". Chakra nodded and walked out of the tavern. Wow… first I become a ninja, and now an apprentice of a Tea Master Chakra thought.

The next day, after Chakra had heard that Vizues had gotten off her mission, Chakra walked up to her in the town center. She was talking with another Jounin. Chakra felt very awkward to go up to her when she was talking, but he ended up not having to. Vizues excused herself from her friend and came up to him. Chakra breathed a quiet sigh. Vizues came up to him and asked "Can I help you with something Chakra"? Chakra came right out with his question. "Vizues sensei, could you teach me a Genjutsu technique… if you don't mind" Chakra lowered his head, expecting a no from her. Chakra expected her to say she had another important mission to go on, or training to do. The exact opposite happened. She smiles and put her arm around him. "I'll be glad to teach you some Genjutsu techniques. Come with me". She ran towards the public training grounds. Chakra ran right along side her.

They arrived at the training field a few minutes later. No one else was there. Vizues stood across from Chakra. She smiled. "Before I teach you any Genjutsu, I want to evaluate your fighting skills. You may use your dagger if you want." She just stood there, "okay, come get me". Chakra was confused for a second. He didn't know any jutsu he could use against her effectively, and he was completely out ranked. How would he ever even touch her? I guess I'll just have to try my best Chakra thought.

Chakra's face turned into that of a determined fighter. He quickly unsheathed his Wolf's Fang Dagger and ran at his full speed. He held it out in a attacking manner, ready to slash her. Vizues knew what he was going to do, and she sidestepped him quickly, pushing him forward. He stumbled forward, but quickly gained back his balance. He ran at her again. This time, he weaved a couple of hand signs. "Clone Jutsu"! 2 clones appeared beside him. The clones rushed forward and attacked her for a second. They quickly poofed away as she stabbed them with 2 kunai knives. Vizues looked to see where Chakra was, but she couldn't see him. A shadow was getting bigger around Vizues. Vizues looked up and saw Chakra with his dagger out held.

Chakra slashed downward, and Vizues blocked with her kunai. "Not bad" Vizues commented. Chakra didn't reply, but simply landed in front of her. He started slashing and stabbing wildly, but Vizues blocked and parried all his moves with perfectly practiced skill. She then grabbed the arm that Chakra held the blade in, twisted it behind his back, grabbed the dagger and held it to Chakra's neck. "You did well for the first actual fight you've ever had". Vizues let him go, giving his dagger back. Chakra sheathed his dagger, disappointed by his performance. He then felt a hand on his shoulder. Chakra looked up, and Vizues was smiling down at him. "Don't be so down. That's what training is for". She walked across from him again. "Okay, let's start your training. Genjustu is…" she started to explain what Genjutsu was. Chakra listened attentively, but he was ready to learn a new jutsu.