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"It's always the quiet ones." Kakashi cursed, looking at the defeated Sasuke being transported to the Medical office. "Her style was nothing like a traditional Hyuugas, I did not anticipate that."
Gai laughed at his friend. "She was trained by Hana Inuzuka and Neji, she made the most of her training. Plus she trained with Mika for half a month, I think that had a rather large effect on her, style and personality-wise."
Kakashi nodded. "That boy keeps on appearing, when Sasuke was in the Hospital I heard that Mika was close to mastering the basic form of the Mystic Palm, able to almost heal more than just small injuries. That usually takes six months or more. He beat one of the Kazekage's children, that boy and his siblings set a new record for the Second Exam. For someone that really didn't stand out in the academy, Mika is making a real name for himself."
"That is mostly because he couldn't, you know as well as I that they lessened the academy standards. Mika would have likely gotten scores comparable to the Fourth Academically if he had the chance. As for his physical tests, in that, he is a late bloomer without the proper training or bloodlines that the clan kids get. He is only seeing the full dimension of his potential now."
"I see. You trained him for the Month off, do you really think he can best Gaara?"
Gai shook his head. "Not really, he lacks the raw power to break through anything more advanced than the Sand Armor and Shield, but he knows he does not have to. The point is to impress the Hokage and that is all he will do."
"Smart boy."
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"Channel your chakra, let it flow through the metal but not overwhelm the blade." Raido's words echoed in Mika's mind as he pulled out his tanto. He would have killed for a greater range, but it had been for the best to get a blade that would not burn out his strength or stamina. 'You will never get the sharpness of wind chakra, the burning of fire, or the piercing energy of lightning with pure chakra, but pure chakra can still increase the length, strength, and piercing qualities of your blade. The point of this method is to create a simple flow of chakra, increasing the base qualities of the blade. Not unlike your chakra enhanced strength."
Mika did as the memory commanded, and the blade hummed as blue chakra enveloped it. With speed harnessed from months of training, doubled by training with Gai, Mika charged Gaara. Gaara gaped as Mika vanished, appearing behind Gaara in time to sock him hard in the face, sending him flying. Without hesitation, Mika ran around, and as Gaara fell to the ground, rammed his blade through the Sand Armor into Gaara's shoulder. The armor was strong though, and the blade skimmed to the side, but still cut through it just enough to see a few droplets of red.
'Some success at the least...' Shushining away, Mika focused his thoughts. 'If I break down his armor some more, I should be able to get through but my blade doesn't channel chakra that well. I bought it because it was all I could afford, I need a better blade if I am to cut through this armor.' Sighing, Mika realized that his battle was pointless in terms of a simple win or lose. He lacked the power, taijutsu alone at his level or even Lee's could not best Gaara, no this was not going to end well for him. "I am not going to win this, so I might as well make a good impression.
"My... my... MY BLOOD!" Gaara screeched so suddenly that Mika stumbled back, stunned by the loud sound and the wash of killing intent. The other boy was holding his shoulder, eyes wide, rage and confusion in his eyes.
In an instant, Temari and Kankuro appeared by Gaara, their sensei not far behind. It was about that point that feathers started falling down, and Mika sensed a genjutsu washing over him. Quickly releasing it, Mika turned to the stands and saw most of the stand asleep. "Damn, what is going on?"
The Proctor appeared next to him just as the Sand Siblings hurried away with Gaara. "Mika, do you think you can stop Gaara?"
"No, I can't get through that armor, I was going to forfeit soon."
"Tch, go to the stands and wake up anyone you know is a ninja, we need more numbers to win this invasion."
Nodding, Mika charged to the stands, climbing up the wall and landing next to a sleeping Ino and Choji. "Of course, you're asleep useless, still some backup is needed. " Pressing his hand on either of them, he released their chakra. As they woke he shook them. "Sound and Sand are invading, we need to fight back, protect the civilians."
Mika would have said more, only for someone to grab his arm and shushin him away with speeds Mika could never imagine replicating. He pulled away as he landed, pulling out his blade and twirling to face his enemy... it was Kabuto, pulling off an ANBU mask, looking very amused. They were on a rooftop right next to the arena, all alone... Mika felt terrified, but also deeply pissed.
"Very good reflexes, pity it won't be enough to fight me if you wish to do so. I could fight on par with Kakashi himself."
A little confused, Mika frowned. "So you're a traitor."
"I cast the genjutsu that put them all to sleep, I work for Lord Orochimaru."
"I see."
"I have an offer to make to you if you are willing... how would you like to work for Lord Orochimaru? We promise you power, skill and all the best training you can imagine. You would work under me personally as you worked and grew in power and skill."
Mika frowned. "And what if I say no? I mean Orochimaru is rather deranged, he experimented on children after all?"
Kabuto vanished, and a sharp, agonizing pain pierced Mika's throat. He screamed as what felt like acid boiled in his blood, dropping to his knees, holding his throat. He saw Kabuto to his left side. "You won't be able to say no. I am sorry, my friend, but Orochimaru requires this and I am nothing if not loyal to my master."
The world swirled and Mika slowly fell into darkness, the pain of whatever the hell the man had just done to him taking it's toll.
Chapter end, tell me what you think in the reviews.
This was a joy to write. What will happen to Mika with the Curse mark? I can only promise you won't see it coming.
Love, your Ninja Overlord,
Mika.