We doubled around to the main gate after about two hours of running. Nori slowed to a lazy jump as we sauntered in to Konoha. I must've looked terrible because instantly Kotetsu and Izumo were standing in front of me. I hid my cloak in my sash as hands landed on my shoulders.
'Yuki-senpai, what happened?!' they asked as Itachi's pain killer wore off and the pain returned to my eyes as I slapped a hand over them with a muted cry.
'Akatsuki, I was… ambushed… two hours south east of here' I panted as my eyes felt like they were burning and thousands of little needles were being stabbed into them as more bloody tears ran down my cheeks.
'Fuck' Kotetsu cursed as I felt an arm circle my shoulders before my ears popped from the transportation jutsu. The familiar tang of hospital met my nose as I was led by Kotetsu to a nurse then into one of the hospital rooms where I was immediately fitted with an IV had my eyes cleaned and given a sedative as I lay on the bed blissfully unaware of what was going on. I watched the underside of the gauze they had put on my eyes as I heard the door slide open.
'God, do you enjoy getting hurt or does trouble just find you?' it was Tsunade as I relaxed as she took off the gauze and looked at my eyes. There was no one else in the room. 'So you were attacked by Akatsuki, and you used the mangekyou sharingan to get away did you run into Itachi and Kisame?' she asked as I nodded. I knew she knew I had been practicing and had pushed to far as she nodded. 'I want you to report to me tomorrow after you get your genin team and examine their skills' she said as I nodded.
She put her hands on either side of my eyes as I felt the cool healing chakra mend my eyes through the heavy sedation they had me under to minimize the pain. She handed me a bottle and removed the IV and put more gauze over my eyes as the door opened.
'Ah Hatake-san, you're just in time she's all good to go home.' Tsunade said as I heard Kakashi's long strides come closer to the bed.
'Akatsuki?' he asked as I assumed Tsunade nodded as I felt Kakashi's calloused hands on mine as I smiled.
'I'm fine really, just over did the sharingan techniques' I said as Tsunade was obviously giving me a look.
'I suggest you go out the window unless you want people asking why you're carrying an Uchiha heiress' Tsunade said as I gently felt Kakashi lift me as I swung myself onto his back.
'You enjoy causing yourself pain' he muttered as I smacked him.
'No I always over do it not knowing my own limits' I said as I heard him chuckle.
'I'm glad I ended up with someone so crazy' he said off handedly as I poked his shoulder as I felt the we were running by Kakashi long smooth and light jumps. I swore this man has springs for legs as I had that weightless feeling before we landed and took off again.
'You love crazy, I make life interesting' I said as he laughed.
'And terrifying, Iruka said you were attacked by Akatsuki on a mission to retrieve some scrolls from the southern monastery and that you were a mess and bleeding from your eyes. Scared me half to death.' He said as I wrapped my arms around his neck.
'I'm sorry but I was attacked and over did the sharingan. Taking down Kisame is difficult when I know Itachi uses him as practice for his genjutsu' I said as Kakashi didn't have a comment to that statement.
'I'm just glad that they took it easy on you' he said as he slowed to a walk. 'The good news is that all of the genin in your class passed their exams, even Nobu-kun who I knew you were worried about' he said as I blinked.
'How did you know that?' I asked as he shrugged.
'You always worry over his tests the longest and even pen in some of the correct answers of give him half marks for answers.' He said with a hint of a smile in his voice. ''Plus you were talking about it last night in your sleep' he mentioned as I rolled my eyes and smacked him as he laughed and entered the house.
'We're back and Yuki-chan is fine.' He called as I heard hurried foot falls before I felt Sasuke's familiar chakra flare.
'What happened?' he asked as I sighed.
'I ran into Itachi and Kisame and over did the sharingan so that my eyes bled. Yes Naruto-kun it hurts and no Sakura-chan Tsunade already healed as much as she could the rest I have to do on my own with pain killers.' I said as I assumed the trio were exchanging looks between the three of them as I smiled.
'Couch please!' I asked as Kakashi moved and deposited me on the couch. I wasn't supposed to take off the bandages until tomorrow or use my sharingan unless absolutely necessary. Dealing with the kids tomorrow shouldn't be too hard as I realized I had dinner plans with Iruka.
'Kashi-kun what time is it?' I asked as I heard his lazy footsteps in the kitchen.
'About six why?' he asked as I shot off of the couch.
'I'm supposed to meet Iruka-kun for supper do you want to come?' I asked as he hesitated.
'No, I think I'll train with Pakkun tonight they haven't had a good run in a few days' he said as I nodded.
'Nori!' I called as a head hit my leg. 'Can you take me to Ichiraku to meet Iruka?' I asked as she sighed.
'All you do is ask me for things, next time I'm going to ask you for something' she said as I shrugged.
'Deal' I said and climbed onto her rather oddly as she raced to Ichiraku. We made it in record time as I cast a rather weak chakra net and found Iruka already sitting down as I entered the little shop.
'Oh Yuki-sensei, I though Kakashi had kept you' he laughed as I smiled.
'No I was attacked by Akatsuki this afternoon sorry about being late' I said and pointed to the bandage as the restaurant went silent. I cast the net again over Iruka to make out his facial expression in hues or blue as he appeared surprised.
'You fought against Akatsuki this afternoon and all you came out with was a damaged sharingan?' he asked as I nodded.
'Plus the blue one threw me around like a rag doll a few times so I'm rather bruised.' I said lying thought my teeth. The bruises were from Kakashi and I sparring the day before as Iruka whistled long and low.
'Wow you're good to only come out with just some scratches, bruises and a slightly over done sharingan. Even Kakashi couldn't do that' Iruka commented as I nodded. Kakashi also wasn't a friend of the Akatsuki and had a brother in the organization that was his former sensei.
'Vegetarian again miss?' I heard the ramen girl ask as I nodded.
'Yes thanks' I said as Iruka laughed. 'What?' I asked keeping my chakra net up so I could make out various objects and people but not expressions.
'You look hilarious with the mask and gauze kind of like a weird mummy' he snickered as I punched his shoulder.
'jerk, I'll have you know I have to wear this unless you want me bleeding everywhere and that would not be sanitary!' I said as Iruka laughed.
'yes that would be bad. Why do you only order vegetarian?' he asked as I shrugged.
'I've never been big on meat and vegetarian tastes better to me' I said as Iruka laughed and nodded. I guessed he'd never tried different types of Ramen as there was a loud.
'Iuka-sensei!' as I saw a tribe of the new genin crowd around their sensei.
'hello my new genin!' he smiled as the kids started talking all at once.
'Yuki-sensei what's wrong with your eyes?' I heard Kouga ask as the voice was right by my elbow. I looked in his direction as Iruka explained.
'Yuki-sensei came in contact with some s-class missing-nins and over used one of her special blood line limits that caused her eyes to have some damage to them.' He explained as the kids were suddenly very concerned.
'Does it hurt?' It was kagome that spoke up.
'No not very much I just cant use my special techniques until my eyes heal' I explained as there was a collective oh from th group. 'Are you excited to meet your new sensei's tomorrow?' I asked as they all cheered. I knew they were as soon they departed leaving Iruka and I to our meals.
'Kids are funny' he commented taking a mouthful of noodles. I used my speed jutsu finishing my food in record time as I felt my chakra grow a little from the warm food.
'Yes they are.' I laughed as Iruka and I talked about my test for the kids and wondering who I'd have paired with me. Iruka thought I'd have Kiko or Momo for sure just because both were a good match to have on my team plus there was a factor that each team was compiled based upon the tests scores such as the student with the worst marks is paired with the student with the best marks.
It was nice talking with Iruka, he was quickly becoming one of my best friends as I thought about Kurenai and the twins.
'Do you want to go check up on Kurenai-chan and the twins? I'm sure Asuma-kun could use some time to talk with us.' I said as Iruka agreed as this time he paid for both of our meals and we headed to the opposite side of town. It wasn't late only around seven when we knocked as Asuma appeared looking exhausted.
'Oh hey Asuma-kun we wanted to drop by and see if you guys wanted any help with the twins' I said as his dark brown eyes smiled at my kind offer.
'Sure, Kurenai-chan was just talking about you two actually Yuki-san' he smiled and led us up the little flight of stairs to the kitchen and living room. Kurenai looked exhausted as she held the twins and watched TV while the duo in her arms stared at one another and Akio was blowing bubbles at his sister.
'Hey Kurenai-chan!' I piped up as she turned and gave me a warm smile.
'Yuki-chan I heard you were promoted to Jounin teacher like Asuma-kun and myself' she grinned as I nodded and sat beside her. Gently she passed me Akio as he gave a screech of delight and latched onto my violet hair once again. I heard the two men laugh and move away into the kitchen. Iruka didn't have many friends but I think I could introduce him to some people that he would like and I knew Asuma, as brash as he could be, had a good heart and welcomed any of my friends.
'Are you nervous about teaching the genin?' she asked as I smiled and rocked Akio a bit and he flailed his arms still holding my hair.
'A little, I don't want to push them too hard. My sensei was very strict and it made me a great ninja but I lost my childhood to early for my liking I want to give them a balance' I said as Kurenai nodded.
'I was the same way. Kiba-kun, Hinata-chan and Shino-kun are like my younger siblings now. I love them so much because they have grown so strong and I know you'll do a great job with your own team Yuki-chan' she smiled putting a hand on my shoulder as I noticed Saki's eyes were staring at me as I made a funny face and she gave me a giggle and waved her arms.
'It's nice that Hinata-chan has someone to look out for her. I can't even look after my brothers let alone my half sister and her family that thinks I don't exist.' I laughed as Kurenai put a hand on my shoulder.
'Hinata-chan is strong, she has Naruto-kun now and what I hear from her is that you and Kakashi-kun seemed to have adopted that trio seeing as none of them have parents anymore you and Kakashi-kun are the closest they have' she said as I smiled and rocked Akio as he started to fuss.
'I guess that's true. I never really thought about it before but I guess I really do have my own little family' I laughed as Kurenai nodded and turned back to the TV. In moments she was asleep as I took Saki from her and held the twins watching the news as I noticed that orochimaru still hadn't been seen and the political state of sound was posted everywhere as I sighed and watched some of the scenes that had been taped as I cringed at how bad sound had become after their dictator had vanished.
'Is Kurenai-chan still awake?' Asuma's voice was quiet as I looked over to see the two guys coming back up from downstairs as I shook my head. A small smile crossed his face as he hopped up the last few stairs and crossed the room. The twins were dozing in my arms as Asuma gently lifted Kurenai into his arms.
'Thank you Yuki-chan this is the first time in nearly two days that she's slept' he said quietly as he tiptoed to the bedroom past the kitchen Kurenai soundly asleep the entire way. I rocked the twins as Iruka poked his head up from downstairs and gave me a grin.
'There's a sight Kakashi would freak out if he saw' Iruka teased as I stuck out my tongue at the chounin. He laughed and came to sit beside me as I passed Saki to him. She gave a little yawn and fell even more asleep in Iruka's arms than mine. Akio was soundly asleep like a little rag doll as I shifted him higher up in my arms.
'I don't know Kashi-kun might want kids one day' I said and gave Akio a little rock as I saw Iruka's lip twitch in a smile.
'Maybe, he seems quite content with team 7 though' he said as I laughed.
'Yes those three definitely are like his kids except they disrespect him so much sometimes its painful' I said a little sadly as Asuma came back into the room, he looked like he was going to pass out as well as I smiled.
'Asuma-kun so get some sleep. Iruka and I will baby sit for a few hours so you guys can get some sleep' I said as I thought Asuma was going to break down and cry as he thanked me immensely and went back into the bedrooms and closed the door behind him.
'Wow he certainly was tired' Iruka muttered as I nodded. Babies were a great deal of work and two parents could be run ragged if others didn't help them even just a little. I looked down as Akio and changed the TV channel away from the depressing situation in Sound. A few hours passed before the twins woke up and Akio wanted to play with my hair and Saki needed to be changed as I took the blubbering twin and changed her. Iruka wasn't accustomed to dealing with babies and toddlers as Saki managed to kick me as I wanted to turn on my sharingan to intimidate her but I couldn't because of the bandaging and soreness as I noticed how large of a chakra well she had for a baby. It was immense as I looked over to where Iruka was holding Akio and noticed that the baby glowed slightly brighter than even Iruka did. It was odd seeing as all I was going by was a basic chakra net so details were still a little foggy. It was weird as I brought Saki back to the couch and lay her in a bouncy sling that had toys over it as I gently rocked her with my foot. She seemed to enjoy the bounce/rock motion as she drifted to sleep again. Akio did not want to sleep as he grabbed for Iruka's forehead protector and shiny hair tie. Even though he had no control over his head he still tried and ended up kicking Iruka more than a few times as I giggled at the sight before we traded babies again.
Akio stared up at me with his huge eyes as I noticed his navy blue eye was now even darker. It was definitely going to be brown as I blew a raspberry on his stomach and he squealed in delight grabbing fistfuls of hair and gave a pull.
'Ow, Akio-kun' I said gently pulling my hair out of the child's grasp as he giggled and kicked me trying to get another lock of my hair.
'You really are good with children' Iruka laughed as I shook my head.
'No most just scream at me these two seem to like me though' I told him as Akio let out a delighted scream before I knew he had to be changed too. 'Give me a sec' I said going and changing the little boy. I returned to the couch as it was well after midnight before Asuma was up once again.
'Thank you so much Yuki-kun, Iruka-san. I'm sorry I slept so long.' He said taking the now snoozing twins from us as I just smiled.
'Not a problem. Call the Uchiha main house if you need a babysitter. I'm sure I could wrangle someone to come over probably female too' I said as Asuma thanked me again and tried to pay me as I refused as did Iruka saying we were friends and it was no problem as Iruka and I both headed home because I knew Kakashi would be pissed that I disappeared all evening.
I managed to make it to my room alright before I turned on my lamp and nearly had a heart attack because Kakashi was sitting Indian style on my bed not looking very impressed.
'You know it's after 1 in the morning' he said as I flinched. Woopsie.
'I was helping out Kurenai-chan with the twins her and Asuma-san were so tired Kurenai-chan fell asleep on the couch and Asuma-san passed out not too long after' I told him as he stood and came to stand in front of me and pulled my mask down.
'You just had me worried especially with your eyes' he said as I sighed. I had been so temped all day to take off the gauze and just look around.
Kakashi's lips caught mine as I wrapped my arms around his neck as his slid onto my hips. Kakashi could be so sweet when he wanted to be as he left my lips and kissed my nose as I giggled. He laughed as well and pulled me in for another hug as I played with the hem of his soft shirt.
'You're really worried about the genin's tomorrow aren't you?' he asked as I nodded and I felt him run a hand through my hair. He kissed my forehead as I smiled and jumped on him. His knees hit the edge of my bed as we crashed to the soft surface landing with me straddling his hips as in one deft movement I had his shirt off. He groaned as I kissed my way down to his neck where I scraped my teeth along his rapidly quickening pulse.
(Warning Lemonade: just a heads up for all of you squeamish people!)
'Yuki' he breathed as I noticed the room felt a little colder as he had managed to untie my Sash as the Akatsuki cloak fell to the floor as he sat up pulling off my yukata and mesh shirt. He pulled my hips against his as I groaned as he sucked on my neck through my cloth mask as I melted against him. My hands fisted in his hair as he moaned my name as I shifted in his lap. He grabbed the hem of my shirt and lifted it over my head before he rolled pinning me underneath him as he ravaged my chest with nips, kisses and licks as my pulse raced. My god he was amazing.
I tricked him by slipping my hand past the waist band of his shorts as I rubbed his now hard member as he nearly growled it sounded like as I grinned and flipped us so I was on top again. I deftly undid his belt and pants as he kicked them off. I wrapped my hand around his obvious arousal and gave a long pull and stroke motion as he bucked into my hand throwing his head back and gasping my name.
I loved having control as I repeated the movement and moved to swirl my tongue around the tip and I felt his hands fist in my hair.
'Oh god, Yuki' he breathed as I repeated the motion until I nearly had him screaming my name as I moved my left hand to press the soft skin just below his erection as I gave a final pull and he screamed my name. I deftly spat the salty liquid into a tissue beside my bed as Kakashi looked at me still in his hazy state as he grabbed me and kissed me passionately rolling so I was pinned under him as he rid me of my pants and underwear. He moved from kissing me to nibbling on my ear as his hands traced down my sides. I was actually surprised no one had heard Kakashi's scream as the thought was soon forgotten as Kakashi attacked my chest. I could feel the heat building in my lower abdomen as he moved his right hand lower as I felt him slide a finger inside of me. I grabbed his broad shoulders and gasped at the amazing sensation as he kiss my throat and started moving his fingers inside of me as I nearly came right there as he pulled back for a minute before inserting another finger.
It was amazing as I met his hand thrust for thrust as I felt the fire building as I distantly heard myself panting Kakashi's name as his thumb flicked over my clitoris as I came hard. I threw my head back in an silent scream as I felt all of my muscles tighten at once as I gasped Kakashi's name before lying still. He pulled his hand out as I watched him lick his fingers before he kissed me again. It was weird tasting yourself as his tongue raged with mine over dominance as I tweaked his nipples and felt him become hard all over again.
This night was never going to end at this rate as Kakashi seemed to forget manners and roughly hauled me up and flipped me over so I was on my hands and knees. Kinky as I felt him take me from behind. It was amazing how deep he could get like this as both of our shouts rang out as we both collapsed on the bed breathing heavily.
(Warning over! Ja!)
'Nice training.' He teased as I kicked him and rolled under the blanket. I heard him chuckle before the blanket was gone and he was my blanket wrapping his arms and legs around me and pulling me against his chest as I grabbed a blanket and tossed it over both of us. His breath tickled the back of my neck as he fell asleep quickly. I was impressed with myself I had done all that and still had my gauze blindfold on. Ah being a ninja had its perks as I settled down in Kakashi's arms to sleep.
'ACHOO!' the sneeze jerked me awake as I looked up to see white. Right gauze. My eyes were still sore as I reached out for my night table onto to his a wall of soft skin. I cast a chakra web to see Kakashi sitting and blowing his nose in some of the tissues on my nightstand.
'are you alright?' I asked as he nodded.
'Seems I've caught a cold' he said standing still completely nude as I resisted the urge to jump him right there and then. No down girl, pain meds, need pain meds. I couldn't make out the sold mass that was my night table as I sighed.
'Kashi-kun can you hand me the pain and anxiety meds?' I asked as he handed me the two bottles as I took the two pills and gave the bottle back to him as he sneezed again. I reached out and rubbed his back as he picked up his clothes and pulled on his boxers and pants throwing his tank-mask on. He promptly pulled it down and sneezed as I handed him a wad of tissues.
I got up and walked to where my closet was using my chakra net as I felt which clothes were jounin uniforms and which were normal clothing. I really didn't feel like wearing the uniform as I put on my normal ice gear and threw Yuuto's jacket over it because it looked like it might rain.
'You look like a jounin' Kakashi muttered as I felt his arms wrap around me. I smiled.
'Not from here though' I said as he laughed and kissed my cheek. I smiled and turned and gave him a hug as he started coughing. 'You're sick you should be in bed' I said leading him back to my bed and making him sit down.
'I'll only stay if you're here with me' he muttered as I tried to glare at him but all I could see was the grey darkness of the gauze as I felt the painkillers take effect.
'You need rest Kashi-kun. I'll be back later after meeting with the twerps and giving them your bell test.' I said as he coughed again. I sighed and reached over gently feeling his face as I brushed his hair from his face. 'Sleep, you'll feel better. I'll get Sakura-chan to make you some tea.' I said feeling for a fever. He was warm but nothing serious as I headed out of my room casting a chakra net to keep me from falling down the stairs.
I heard shuffling and clinking of china as I caught Sasuke sitting drowsily eating a bowl of cereal while Naruto was asleep in his and Sakura was making toast.
'Good morning Yuki-chan! May I take a look at your eyes?' Sakura asked as soon as I sat at the table. She came over and gently peeled off he tape and layers of gauze as the bright light in the kitchen hurt my eyes as I slowly opened them.
'Do they hurt?' Sakura asked as I nodded. They were sore as I noticed the backs of the bandages were a bloody mess. I guess I had been crying blood more than I had thought. 'Did Tsunade-shishou give you any medications?' she asked.
'Yes I already took the pain meds this morning' I said as Sakura nodded and wiped at my eyes with a damp cloth that felt amazing. She cleaned the dried blood and gunk out of my eyes as I blinked and looked around.
'Wow your eyes are purple not their usual white blue' Naruto commented as I figured they'd be inflamed for awhile.
'it's because of the inflammation in her eyes Naruto-kun. The red mixed with her normal blue makes them look purple.' Sakura explained as Naruto nodded totally not understanding at all.
'Colour theory moron' Sasuke mumbled as Naruto started screaming at him as I slapped a hand over his mouth.
'Don't start. Kashi-kun is sick and I want him to sleep. I have to go meet my genin team and report to Tsunade-sama about the attack yesterday so Naruto-kun you are going to shut up and go find Hinata-chan. Ni-chan you are not going to provoke Naruto-kun today you and Sakura-chan are going to go get me the items I need to clean up the hot springs at the back of the house got it?' I said between the two of them as I noticed Sakura was making tea to bring up to Kakashi. She cared a great deal for her sensei even if she didn't want to show it as the two young men glared at each other but seeing as I was the owner of the house and property they didn't argue as Naruto finished his now soggy cereal.
I accepted the toast from Sakura as she dashed upstairs with the tea on a tray for Kakashi as I sighed and retied my forehead protector before leaving for the academy. I wondered who would be the other jounins as I noticed Shikamaru and Neji talking as they walked toward the academy.
'Hey guys!' I called as they both looked up. Shikamaru gave a lazy wave as Neji raised his hand in greeting as I caught up with them.
'So off to the academy?' Shikamaru asked with a yawn as I nodded.
'That makes three of us then' Neji said as I blinked.
'You two are jounin?' I asked as they gave me are-you-completely-stupid-of-course-we-are stares as I shook my head. 'Never mind who else?' I asked as Neji shrugged.
'Most of your year didn't bother with the jounin exam. Too troublesome' Shikamaru yawned as I laughed.
'There has to be someone else' I said as I heard loud protesting.
'THERE IS NO WAY I AM TAKING ON A TEAM OF BRATS!' I heard a familiar voice as I sighed and rubbed the bridge of my noise.
'Anko' we all said as said Jounin was being dragged to the academy by not only Asuma but Gai and Jiraiya had her legs as she screamed at the top of her lungs.
'Morning guys' I called cheerily as Jiraiya gave me a huge grin and dropped Anko causing Gai and Asuma to stumble as the white haired sage ran over and grabbed my hands.
'YUKI! Just the girl I wanted to talk to you see… you have given me great inspiration to write my new novel and you know what? I'm going to make you the star, of course I'll change your name but your story is just so magnificent! How about it?' he asked as I saw everyone viciously miming NO, NO, DON'T DO IT, NO!!! Neji looked like he was about to have a conniption and Shikamaru was waving his arms like a lunatic as was Asuma while Gai was miming hanging himself.
'Uh who would the other characters be?' I asked as Jiraiya grinned as Shikamaru smacked himself in the forehead and Neji started bashing his head off of the fence and Gai tired to stop him as Anko glared from the head lock Asuma had her in after she had tried to run away.
'Well of course you and Kakashi, we'll throw in your little love with you Rin fellow that died tragically and Itachi of course and the bad guy oh this will be perfect!' he gushed as I smiled.
'Sure Jiraiya-san whatever makes you happy' I said as everyone gave up and sighed like I had just signed my own death warrant as Jiraiya grabbed me into a massive hug making all of the air leave my lungs.
'THANK YOU YUKI-SAN!' he exclaimed as I patted his shoulder.
'No problem, can I breathe now?' I gasped as he let me go and I drew in a deep breath wincing as the spot where Kakashi had kicked me slashed with pain.
'Sorry about that, don't you all have to be somewhere?' he asked as we all cursed and ran for the academy Gai dragging Anko along by the scruff of her shirt regardless of her screams as we all made it to the academy in record time as Iruka stood looking rather unimpressed that we were ALL late.
'Yuki-sensei I expected this from Kakashi-sensei not you' Iruka teased as I grinned.
'Just some problems that arose' I said as Shikamaru yawned.
'Yeah Jiraiya-pervert is going to be writing his new book about her and Kakashi-senpai exciting eh?' Shikamaru commented as Iruka burst out laughing as I blushed under my mask thankful for the cloth as Anko was hauled into the room by Gai.
'Now students these are all of your teachers. I will call you names and your sensei will introduce themselves. Team 14 Gai –Kimi, Tobi, Hayate.' He called as the student with their new and huge forehead protectors went to stand with Gai.
'Team 15 Anko- Kagome, Nobu, Katsu' he called as I smirked oh payback was a bitch as the energetic Nobu bounced over to his new teacher as Anko looked like she wanted to hang herself.
'Team 16 Neji- Tohru, Kyo, momiji' he called as the kids filed over looking extremely nervous at the sight of Neji as I gave my cousin a nudge as he relaxed and even smiled a little.
'Team 17 Shikamaru- Mei, Kirio, Noru' he called as I blinked realizing there were only three student left without a teacher as they beamed at me.
'That leaves team 18 Yukiko- Momo, Kiko, and Kouga' he said as the excited students ran over and nearly tackled me as I smiled at all of them. I was glad I had these three as they hugged me. I laughed as I decided it was time to go. I waved to the other Jounin as Anko gave me a death glare as I hurried my new students out of the room ignoring Kouga's protests that we still had to talk as I dragged all three of them.
'Now, it is customary for all jounin teachers to give you guys a practical exam before we being' I said as I heard Momo gulp and Kouga look excited. Kiko glanced at Kouga as a blush stained her cheeks. Awww how cute she had a crush on the puppy as we kept walking toward training ground 3.
'So what kind of exam, do we have to leap over shuriken, walk on water, climb up walls?' he asked as I walked into the training area. Kakashi told me this place was best because of the three large poles.
'Who ate breakfast?' I asked as all of them shook their heads. I grinned this would work perfectly as Nori stepped out with the lunches I had specifically asked her to pack.
'Now there are two lunches. The test is that you have to get these two bells from me before lunch.' I said as Kiko's hand shot into the air.
'Yes' I asked as she scrunched up her face.
'But there's three of us, that means someone won't get a bell.' She said as I nodded.
'Exactly two of you get to eat the third gets to be tied to that post over there and watch while the others eat.' I said as I noticed Momo was very nervous. 'And the third one is kicked off the team' I said deadly seriously as Kouga gaped at me.
'You cant do that!' he said as I raised an eyebrow.
'I am your jounin sensei becoming a ninja is difficult I am not going to go easy on you. Now you have four hours. Go' I said as all three took off into the shrubs. They were good at hiding at least as I could sense Momo's scared chakra flare and Kouga thinking of a jutsu as I jumped into the nearest tree creating a clone seamlessly as if I had never left the clearing. I made the clone walk around as Kiko burst out of a nearby shrub and throw a hail of kunai and shuriken at the clone as she caught them easily and blocked an attack from behind my Momo as Kiko attempted to grab one of the bells. My clone disappeared into a log as Momo squeaked and fell over before jumping out of the clearing for cover as I circled the clearing and walked out of the trees. I knew where Kouga was hiding as I pulled out a manga that I had been reading as I waited to the next attack.
An hour had passed and the group had yet to make a move as I put my book in my pocket and went looking for them. I found them all together conducting a plan as I sat and watched. It was a very good plan with one flaw. I knew their plan. I laughed and back tracked to the pillars where I sat waiting for them. I felt the chakra flares approach as I slumped backward looking like I was asleep as I tracked them across the clearing.
'Yuki-sensei!' I heard Kiko shout as I pretended to wake up as I looked at the white haired girl and stood.
'Yes?' I asked as she grinned.
'How much time do we have left?' she asked as I smiled.
'3 hours' said as I heard the whoosh of the trap being let go as I substituted. There was cheer as my clone was impaled before there was a puff of smoke and a log was in its place. I appeared behind Kouga as he cursed.
'Kouga…BOO!' I said as he jumped and fell out of the tree. I saw him make a wide grab for the bell as I rolled out of the way as Momo surprised me by coming from my right and nearly grabbing a bell is I hadn't substituted and landed in the middle of the clearing. The kids looked tired as Kouga got up and charged me. I blocked his punches easily and spun him around so he landed on his back with a thump that winded him.
'Fire ball no jutsu!' Kiko snapped as I grabbed Kouga's arm, flung him out of the way and jumped back from the giant fireball as Momo attacked me riding on Kouga's puppy who was now the size of a small bear as she released a very basic clone jutsu and threw as many weapons as her small frame could hold. I grinned and caught a kunai deflecting all of her weapons as I noticed Kiko and Momo disappear back into the shrubbery as the clearing fell silent again. I noticed Sakura, Sasuke, Naruto, Hinata, Shino and Kiba had come by to watch as Naruto burst out laughing as I turned to see Kouga making a dash for the lunches I caught him easily enough.
'Nice try kiddo' I said as he grinned.
'Heh, oops?' he said as I tied him firmly to one of the posts as Naruto laughed at him. 'Oh come on Yuki-sensei!' he cried as I ignored him. Nori sat at his feet licking her paws as I laughed.
'You violated the rules Kouga-kun. You automatically loose.' I said as I saw Kiko run out of her hiding spot and attack in a blind rage.
'don't hurt Kouga-kun!' she snapped trying to punch me as she swung ducked and dove as I evaded her easily enough. I didn't want to hurt her as I sighed and deftly slipped a piece of wire around her sandal and threw the Kunai it was attached to into a tree as soon the screeching kunoichi was hanging upside down.
'Kouga-kun!' she screeched as I sighed and stared up at her.
'You're pathetic. Never attack in a blind panic it'll only get yourself and your teammates killed. Understand?' I said as se glared at me.
'I know that.' she said as I saw Momo creep out of her hiding spot.
'No you don't otherwise you would've reigned in you emotions and thought levelly and if you touch Kouga-kun Momo-chan you're going to end up tied to that post as well' I said as I noticed the girl freeze and back away from her whimpering teammate as I smiled when the timer went.
'Well, seeing as I have both bells. You all fail.' I said as there were three strangled cries as team seven exchanged looks. As Kiba, Hinata and Shino exchange interested glances.
'You cant fail us!' Kiko snapped as I gave her a blunt look.
'I can. I admit that you have good control over your chakra but you need to remember to always be level headed. Emotions can be good but they need to be thought through logically before you attack.' I said walking away as I noticed Momo looked incredibly sad.
'but Yuki-sensei!' she called as I turned to look at her.
'Can you give us one more chance?' she asked as I thought it over.
'Why?' I asked as the peach haired girl looked at her two comrades.
'Because, I have a plan and I want to know if it'll work' she said looking at her teammates as I smiled.
'Alright. But you are NOT allowed to feed Kouga-kun he broke the rules and tried to eat before he did any work. Therein he is not able to eat.' I stated as the two girls nodded and I threw a kunai that cut the wire holding Kiko in the air as she landed on her feet. I walked away from the group as Nori stayed to supervise as I went to say hi to the others.
'yuki-chan you have Kouga-kun good luck' Kiba whistled as I rolled my eyes. They were becoming sore again as Sakura produced the pill bottle. Damn she was good as I swallowed one of the little red tablets.
'it's strange that you have a group with two girls Yuki-chan' Hinata whispered as I nodded. It was quite strange.
'Seems we had an odd number of girls to boys and I had the left overs but I think this could work' I said looking back and noticing the girls conferring with each other as Kouga whimpered and struggled against his bonds.
'Using Kakashi-sensei's test?' Sasuke asked as I nodded.
'It seemed appropriate seeing as teamwork is what genin students need.' I said as I watched Kiko debating on whether or not to feed Kouga. I kept myself turned away as I heard Naruto stifle a laugh.
'The little peach haired one just fed the boy' Sakura pointed out as I nodded.
'She did it again' Hinata whispered as I waited.
'Are you going to go over there?' Shino asked as I gave the bug ninja a raised eyebrow.
'Who is the jounin?' I asked as I was sure he rolled his eyes but you couldn't see anything of the kid behind his black glasses and coat. 'Alright time for some yelling' I said as the teens flinched as I transported over to where they were sitting.
'I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A BLATANT DISREGARD FOR THE RULES!' I roared at them as all three cowered from me. I glared at each one of them. 'I was going to give you a change but not only did you break my rules you did so TWICE that is not how we shinobi do things!' I snapped as even the teens at the far end of the field winced. Kiko and Momo were cowering as I loomed over them.
'Now explain why you broke the rules.' I said as Kiko was the one to stand up and look me in the eye.
'We fed him because if he didn't have the energy he couldn't help us attack you as a group!' Kiko spat back at me as a grin split my face.
'So you could attack me as a group. What is that called?' I asked as Momo spoke up.
'Working together as a team.' She whispered as I nodded.
'very good and what is the most important rule as a shinobi?' I asked as they all seemed to think really hard.
'Trust your teammates' Momo whispered again as I nodded.
'Right Momo-chan. You and your team are one you eat, breathe, sleep, train and live together. Separately you can be taken down but if you work together as a unit anything is possible if you work hard enough' I said as the trio exchanged looks.
'Do we still fail?' Kouga asked miserably as I laughed.
'No you all pass because you figured out what this entire exercise was about.' I said as all three of them exchanged confused but happy glances as I untied the rope and Kouga hopped down grabbing my lunch and shoveling the food into his mouth as his puppy came over.
'Here Tomodachi!' he said as I laughed. His dog was named little friend as I saw the teens laugh and smile to themselves as they entered the training area.
'Good work Kouga-kun' Kiba grinned as the genin promptly jumped up to show his cousin his forehead protector as Akamaru and Tomodachi rolled in the grass.
'Sakura-sama!' Kiko called as Momo blushed as Sasuke and Naruto standing in the clearing. I gave Hinata a hug and introduced Momo and Kiko to the group as well as Kouga. Momo blushed and hid behind me as Hinata gave a shy laugh.
'Momo-chan, its alright I don't bite' she teased with her soft voice as Momo came out from behind me to talk to the soft voiced kunoichi. I loved Hinata, she was such a sweetheart as Kiko was drilling Sakura about different plants that were useful on missions as Sasuke and Naruto wandered over to stand by me.
'So you have a know it all, an ADD ADHD, and someone who's so shy she cant even face a scarecrow' Sasuke muttered as I punched him.
'Be nice from what I hear you were a know it all with a superiority complex that you still haven't over come' I snapped as he blinked realizing I was probably right. Momo walked back over to where I was as Naruto saw her and grinned.
'you must be Momo-chan!' he exclaimed as the little girl blushed bright red before hiding behind me and Hinata as Naruto laughed and crouched to her level. 'Did you know Hinata-chan is my girlfriend?' he asked as Momo's eyes went wide and she shook her head as Naruto smiled at her. 'She is and I think you're going to grow up to be just like her' he said as Momo blushed at the compliment and looked at me. I smiled.
'it's true Momo-chan with enough work you can be just like Hinata-chan' I said as a determination seemed to form in the little girl as I grinned. Leave it to Naruto to give people inner strength as I gave the blonde boy a hug.
'Thanks Naruto-kun' I whispered as he blushed slightly.
'It was nothing really Onee-chan' he laughed as I grinned. Maybe it wasn't much but it helped push Momo in the direction of becoming a beautiful kunoichi as Sakura walked over with Kiko in tow.
'Well we must be off we started over hauling the hot spring and found more rotted timbers that we originally thought. Do you guys care to help?' she asked the others as they all left leaving me and my team in the clearing.
'So what now?' Kouga asked as I shrugged.
'I think training is over for today. Meet at the bridge by the memorial at oh…10 tomorrow?' I said as they nodded excited at the prospect of sleeping in as they all scurried off. I sighed as Nori came to stand beside me.
'I was worried that they wouldn't get it honestly' I told the large cat as she purred.
'Kouga is smarter than he looks. He was the one who convinced them to feed him so that they could all work together.' She said as I ran my hands through her silky fur.
'But he froze up when I started yelling, he's going to have to work on that' I said as Nori nodded. I sighed and headed to hokage tower