Chapter IV
Train, Elements, Powers, Might
As soon as dawn breaks, the seven guardians started their first training. Jiraiya asked them to touch a special cloth. The greatest sorcerer made that cloth to help discover the power within every commoner. The first was Lee, when he touched the cloth it produced some electricity. Second was Chouji, when he touched it, it became a rock. Third was Hinata, the moment she touched it, it created a strong wind. The strong wind almost blew all the leaves of the old apple tree. Next is Sakura, when she touched it, it turned into an icicle. Moreover, when Neji touched it, the icicle melted. The sixth was Ino, and when she touched it, the cloth returned to normal. The last was Shino, when he touched it; it produced a very loud sound.
"It's all clear now. I know your powers already." Announced Old Jiraiya.
"Lee has the guidance of the great lightning. Chouji has the control of the earth. Hinata has the power of the mighty wind. Sakura has the cold power of ice, while Neji has the power of the burning flames. Ino has the shine of the bright light and Shino the power of sound."
"Now, train yourselves with your own powers, my job is done now." Jiraiya said to the guardians.
"That's all?" said all of them.
"Yes, beside I can't train you with weapons. I'm too old to do that." Jiraiya answered
"Then how are we going to know how to use weapons." Asks Shino.
"I'll teach you." Answered Kin "Lee and Neji already knew how to handle a sword so they'll help me train the five of you."
"Is there other weapons you can teach us to use?" Asks Hinata.
"Of course, but using a sword is the basic part for being a warrior, grandpa always say that." Said Kin.
"I'll handle the girls and you two take each of the guys." She commanded.
"Alright then, I'll teach Chouji." Said Lee.
"Then mine will be Shino." Neji replied.
Everyday they tried their best to train. Everyday, they discover many secrets of their elements. They created their own techniques. Day by day, they grow stronger. They became good friends. Sometimes they ask a partner for a friendly duel.
One night, there happened to have a small gathering of the villagers. All of them joined in; there was a firework show and some games to play. Shino and Chouji had a great time competing with each other in the games. Lee and Neji amused themselves by lighting some fireworks. A moment later, the big firework show started, and the seven guardians sat under the apple tree where they first learned about their powers.
"I can't believe that there are also fireworks here. It's much better watching them under an apple tree than just from our garage," said Sakura
"It's nice to watch fireworks from an open place." Said Neji.
"Yeah, it's not that loud and is beautiful." She smiled at him and he smiled back.
"I can't tell whether I'm excited or afraid about our new adventure after this night." Admitted Hinata.
"It's more like a cursed adventure. We will still be looking for three more guardians, right? Though we want to, we cannot turn back. Even if we know that we may lose our lives in this, we must do this for the sake of the people living here." Said Neji.
"We'll leave by tomorrow." Said Lee.
"Who will protect this village if we live?" asks Shino.
"I heard that Kin's husband and son will come back here tomorrow, maybe they will…," answered Chouji.