I laid down on the floor and chewed on an apple as I watched Ryu's dreams, and unfortunately, he has reached the age where he dreams of the dreams. What a time to have eyes, I tell you.
While I was contemplating if I should pour bleach on my eyes or not, somebody knocked on the door, Ah finally, time to wake him up, I thought as I created a gong. I backhanded the round plate with the stick repeatedly and screamed, Wakey wakey, Ryu. I started hitting harder when Ryu just groaned and shoved his face into the pillow, Wakey. Wakey. Ryu. I gritted, Wake up, I'm sick and tired of your wet dreams.
"Okay, okay, I'll wake, ju-"
Speak with your inner voice!
Just stop it, please. He begged before he rolled off the bed. He then noticed the knocking, "Alright, alright, stop knocking, I'm awake now," he yelled as he stretched. Ryu did his morning routine before he went to where his family was sitting and eating.
He sat down by the table and started eating without them or him greeting each other, Lovely, I said.
Tell me about it, Ryu said as he chewed on the onigiri. While Ryu chewed, I took the chance to look at "my" family. Gosh, they look so plain, I thought as I stared at the least offensive faces of this world. They could replace them with other people from the clan and I doubt I would notice anything.
I focused back on Ryu and noticed he had already eaten two onigiris. He stretched his arm to take a third. Put it in your bento box, I ordered before his arm froze, his fingers brushing the onigiri.
He sighed as he went to the kitchen to take his bento before he came back and filled it with the food from the table.
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"You're already here?" Ryu asked as he saw Haruno and Kushina sitting in the shade under a still standing tree.
"Oh hey," Kushina said while Haruno waved, before they turned back to the conversation.
I could've stayed at home if this is the welcome I get, Ryu said as he crossed his arms and sat a bit away from the other two.
I sighed, Stop acting childish and roll closer, listen to their conversation at least.
I could give you a list full of flaws that Ryu has, but one of his good points is that he's obedient, Hope that he doesn't get killed too quickly though.
I listened to their conversation and shook my head, At least they're talking about shinobi clothes. I took control and said, "Kushina? You live with our sensei, right?"
Kushina blinked at the sudden question before she looked at me, "No.., not really, we just live in the same area."
"So you don't know each other that well?" Dang.
"Not really, she never bothered me and I never bothered her, you know," She said as she scratched her head. Again, dang. I really wanted to gather more information about her.
I pushed myself up, "Alright you two," I pointed at the two, "She won't be here for a while, let's spar."
The other two stood up and brushed their legs. Kushina went to her pockets and tried to dig up something while Haruno asked, "Are we going to fight now? Is that really a good idea?"
I raised my eyebrow while I stretched, "Yes? Obviously, our sensei isn't here yet, no point in wasting our time talking about clothes," I said before moving my gaze to Kushina, "Alright, you've got the chakra suppressing seals ready?"
Kushina with three seals in hand nodded. I pulled down my shirt and showed my neck before Kushina slapped it on me. I grunted, "Wow, you say that you need to slap it properly to make it stick, but at this point, I'm sure you just do it to fuck with me."
Kushina rolled her eyes before she slapped it on Haruno's neck who also pulled down her shirt. "Here, slap it properly on my neck," Kushina said to Haruno, who nodded and smacked it there. "Now, rules?" she asked as she rubbed the seal.
"Don't maim each other," I said as I walked backward, "and don't rip off the seals. And no weapons, just fists."
"Wait what!?" Haruno screamed, "Why do you mean no weapons?"
"Uhh, I meant what I said, no weapons," I answered, "trust me, you're the one who needs this the most."
"What the hell was that for?" Kushina demanded when Haruno flinched, Oh, didn't mean to insult her.
"Ah shit, sorry Haruno," I said to Haruno who just nodded and accepted my apology. At least she's not complaining anymore, I thought before turning my attention to Ryu, Alright Ryu, show them what you're made of.
Yessir! Ryu answered while cracking his fingers and neck, "On the count of three,"
"One!" They readied themselves into stances.
"Two!" Their muscles tensed.
"Three!" The dirt under our feet flew away as we sprinted to the middle.
Ryu's right fist flew straight to Haruno's face, but she crossed her arms and blocked. Kushina came from the side and punched, only for his left arm to snap and catch it. His right elbow smacked Kushina's nose making her stagger.
Ryu's battle lust went out of control and the idiot didn't know what hit him before he was face down on the ground. Ryu groaned and touched his cheek and looked back. Kushina and Haruno were going at it, Ryu! I screamed, hit them while they're distracted, I ordered.
Ryu jumped and ran to the two. Before they even noticed anything, Ryu jumped and kicked Kushina's back, pushing her against Haruno, making the two lose balance, Swipe their legs! I screamed.
Ryu dashed to behind Haruno, before bending down and slid his heel against her feet, making her and Kushina fall onto each other on the grass. Ryu then jumped and slammed Kushina's back, making the two lose breath.
Now, stand on her back and rub salt into the wounds, I said.
Do I have to? Ryu asked as he stood up.
Yes, that's the best part of a victory, the right to see losers' salty tears.
If you say so, Ryu sighed but walked to the pile before standing on them. He put his foot on the back of Kushina's head, before putting his arm on his knee and said, "Who's the strongest now, huh?" he lowered his head and put his hand near his ear, "Come on, say my name now." The only thing we heard was a muffle from Kushina, "What did you say?"
Kushina suddenly held his ankle and rolled, making him stand wide before she punched between his legs. Silent screams may be silent outside, but as a being that lived inside his head, I had to cover my ears and hope it passes away quickly.
Then his face was on the ground, there was a painful pressure on his lower spine and legs and Kushina's arms held his rolled legs, "That's wasn't nice, you know." Kushina said as she increased the pressure, "Cleaning my hair is a challenge in and of itself, you know." she increased the pressure again, "Now bitch,"
Oh wow, I think you've angered her, I said, turning off the physical connection.
"say that the Red Hot-Blooded Habanero is the strongest shinobi and that you're honored to be in the same team as the great me!"
"Alright brats, that's enough," Tsunade's voice shouted, pulling our attention on her and the company that walked with her.
"Minato help!" Ryu shouted to a surprised Minato, "Tell your girlfriend to let go!"
While we couldn't see Kushina's face, I'm sure her face was a mirror of Minato's reddening face.
"How many times do I have to say he's not my boyfriend!" Kushina shrieked and increased the pressure until Ryu's wails sounded like a goat in pain. Then pain ceased and Kushina's arm disappeared. Ryu rolled and saw that Tsunade carried a flailing Kushina who was shouting threats and curses at Ryu.
Ryu stood up and limped to where the group sat. Why?
Why what? I asked as I cleaned my room.
Why did you make me anger her?
Because it's fun to watch the losers get salty, it's not my fault you let a downed opponent catch by surprise like that, I said as I created a couch and slouched on it.
Fortunately, Ryu reached the group before he could answer and sat down.
"Now that everyone is here," Tsunade said before she gestured for Ryu to come closer, "I believe it's time for introductions, who wants to begin?" She was answered with silence and then everyone started fidgeting and looking at each other.
"Muwahahaha, obviously the kids need an example to follow," Ryu turned his head and saw Jiraiya with his hands on his hips and nose pointing to the sky, "Let me introduce myself first!"
Shit, he's going to do it! I screamed in Ryu's mind, making him flinch. Tsunade misunderstood and apologized for hurting him, Ryu, cover your ears and close your eyes! Ryu, bless his heart, did what I've ordered. After a few seconds, Ryu opened his eyes and took his hands off his ears.
S-spirit? Why does everyone look like this? Ryu asked as he saw the scrunched up faces and tensed shoulders of everyone.
The second hand embarrassment is strong in that one, I said before taking control. I snapped my fingers so that everyone looked at me. "I guess I'll go now, my name's Ryu Uchiha, I've got no hobbies because I'm too busy destroying my body while I train and my dream is to have my name written in the history books." I sat down, "And don't worry, I'm not betraying the village, I already have a predetermined path for power."
Unfortunately, no one stood up and clapped for my honesty and almost treasonous statement.
"Well," Jiraiya drawled after the awkward silence, "you're upfront about your lust for power at least." Wow, are you discriminating against me, bruh?
"My turn then," the blonde said, "My name is Minato Namikaze, my hobbies are hanging out with my friends, training and practicing seals. My dream is for everyone to acknowledge my strength and become the Hokage."
Man, I wish he was my host, I thought out loud.
What's wrong with me? Ryu asked. I ignored him.
"Uhm okay," the tanned and rather chubby kid began, "my name's Shoto Gasai, I like training my ninjutsu and drawing, my dream's to be able to fund my family's business so it can rival the Akimichi."
"Wait, your family owns a restaurant?" I asked, "What's it called?"
"Uhm, the Gasai Restaurant?" he answered hesitantly as if he's afraid of giving the wrong answer.
"Shit, for real?!" I answered, "whenever I'm too injured to train, I visit the place, gosh I love your curry!" I fanboyed.
"Really?" Shoto asked with a smile, "I'll make sure to tell my parents that!"
"Now brat," Tsunade said as she slapped my head. I rubbed my head as I looked at her, "Let the others finish introducing themselves first."
The silent kid with the red bandana stood, "My name's Karma Kaiba," Hah, Karma, what a fucking edgy name, who named you? Megumin?
Who's Megumin?
No one important.
"I like to practice my kenjutsu," Seems you've got a rival, "and my shurikenjutsu. My dream is to become one the best swordsmen in the world." After him, Haruno and Kushina introduced themselves to them.
"Good," Jiraiya said as he nodded, "now that we're done with the introductions, let's start with why we gathered here today." When everyone focused on him, he continued, "Tsunade and I decided it would be good for you six to get used to each other, because we usually do our missions together and we wouldn't want any of you to die because of some miscommunication. Therefore, we'll be doing a few D-rank missions together, any objections?"
After a moment of silence, I stood and said, "Nah, no objections here. Let's go," before giving control back to Ryu, who kept on walking.
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"Don't worry, I'm not betraying the village, I already have a predetermined path for power' huh?" Jiraiya said as he and I trailed behind our students, "Your student must have put a lot of thought into this?"
I clenched my fist, "You don't have to beat around the bush, Jiraiya," I said, "I know what you're trying to say and don't worry, I'll keep my eyes on him."
Jiraiya raised his hands in defense of himself, "I didn't say anything, I just worry that the Uchiha might someday think that defending the village and searching for power might be some things he can't do at the same time."
"If that day ever comes," I said before turning my gaze to the student in question, "I'll personally take care of him."