Difference
HUGE AUTHOR'S NOTE
Well, here's the deal. I've decided to post the rest of the chapters that I was working on for some time. I was going to finish the story and then post the first chapter but I was way to anxious to see how it would do. I found out that my character is a Mary-Sueish girl. Thus, I have decided to edit and make adjustments. So basically I'm going to take down the story in a week or so. This is your LAST chance to read the original. So after a week, you'll be able to read the hopefully IMPROVED version of Difference. The storyline will change a bit and character traits may change as well. I really can't go into detail. The title will also stay the same. So I have to say, thank-you to all that helped me along this journey. I hope that I shall give readers more enjoyment than this story. Well, thank-you so much!
HUGE AUTHOR'S NOTE
Time had passed since Sierra's adoption and loss of family members and friends. During her years of growing up, she met new friends that could never replace her old ones but did make her much happier. Her "brother" Toro was still as kind as before. He wasn't as smiley but was kind to Sierra as when they first met each other. During the past time period, she went to a school similar to Konoha's Academy. The curriculum was almost the same, so she didn't feel so alienated with the system. After every technique that was required was mastered, the students were tested like an end-of-the-year exam. Quite a few people passed and most of her own friends passed as well. A few days later, teams of three were called out.
"Team A- Seiryuu Botan……… Temo Napo."
"Team B- Uchiha Sierra, Kamiga Toro, Nodin Derno."
Toro and Sierra looked at each other and smiled. Within a few seconds, Sierra looked sideways and tried to spot Derno. Who was this person anyways? She had never heard of him before. He probably was an average student since she had never heard of him before. Usually, she would hear of someone who was either stupid or a genius.
"So tell me your name, likes, dislikes, hobbies, and goals. I'll start off with myself. My name is Oregna Orikawa. I have some likes and dislikes in this world. My hobbies are, of course, being a ninja. For my goals, that is my secret," the sensei explained.
Sierra began first with her introduction, "My name is Uchiha Sierra. My likes and dislikes are to be disclosed and personal. My hobbies revolve around being a ninja. Also, my goal is to become stronger than a person I hate."
'Not surprising for a survivor,' the sensei thought in his mind, "Okay, next, you with the blonde hair."
"My name is Kamiga Toro. I like to mmmm…….. let's see I enjoy toying with other people's minds. I love to eat and have very few things I hate. Some hobbies that enjoy are to play with objects like toys. My personal goal is to become a great ninja," Toro introduced interestingly as if he had practiced this speech for a long time.
Before a command was given, the hyper-active boy next to Toro began to speak eagerly, "My name is Nodin Derno. I enjoy doing taijutsu a lot. I hate to do ninjutsu, but I will if I have to. My hobby is to read action manga. Also, my goal is for people to realize that I am not a regular ninja."
'What a surprising group… they are much more prepared mentally than I could have ever imagine. I have both the number one and two ranked ninja in the Academy (of Sebir). This should be an interesting group indeed,' the jounin thought in his head, impressed with the luck he received. However, have they become too spoiled for the work that were made to do next? However, the problem lied in the third boy, Nodin Derno. He seemed to have a prominent goal, but he was only average. How would he compare to his team? He may be a problem, but that may give the advantage to the team in a way…
"I suppose you haven't heard of the mission tomorrow. I'll let you in on a little secret though. Yes, you may have passed the Genin exam. Nevertheless, only three teams will become actual Genins. Thus, tomorrow's test will be much harder than the exam. So be prepared for the inevitable, otherwise you will die. It is out of the question if you complain tomorrow- unless you want to face adversities beyond your own imagination," Orikawa replied with a gleeful smile placed on his young, handsome face, "Oh, by the way, I'd pack food, clothes, and whatever items you may need for survival. You may be gone from home for a week. It depends on your skills. You wouldn't want to go if you didn't pack anything. You would definitely die," the jounin forewarned with a despicable grin placed on his handsome, young face.
"Is that supposed to intimidate us? 'Cuz if it is, it's a poor excuse. We'll make it. There's not doubt in it. We have too much to gain," Derno retorted with a similar grin as Orikawa.
'What an interesting child…' Orikawa thought simply.
'Baka, now he'll make us look like fools if we do miserably,' Sierra thought miserably with a look of discontent, staring right into the eyes of Derno.
'What is he thinking? Who paired us up with him?' Toro thought, yet concealed his emotions flawlessly- still with a smile on his face.
"Well, the meeting is over. Go back home and get ready for tomorrow's mission," Orikawa replied and sighed heavily afterwards.
"So who is your sensei?" Toro's mother asked curiously.
"Oregna Orikawa," Sierra said simply without giving great detail, apparently thinking of her mission tomorrow and what techniques she should use.
An eerie silence filled the room. Surprised, Sierra and Toro look upwards simultaneously. To their surprise, both spouses looked at each other in fear. Such a stare would have given chills to any child. The stare signified a fear forming from past occurrences.
After mustering enough air to speak a word, the father replied, "Oregna Orikawa is it? I hope you have prepared enough in the Academy. I would not be surprised if you receive the most difficult test compared to the other graduates. Keep in mind; I will not be ashamed if you fail."
"Soboe, you will scare the children. However, I must agree that I feel the children may face great difficulty," the wife agreed.
"What's so special with sensei Orikawa?" Toro questioned with interest. So little was known of Orikawa, and any information that may help with the mission the next day would be greatly helpful.
"He is a talented Jounin- maybe even the strongest in the entire Country of the Fire. His reputation exceeds many. At the young age of six, he was promoted as chuunin. Several years later, he became a jounin. These accomplishments have only been heard of by Kakashi and Ita…" Soboe (the father of Toro) began.
"Now, Soboe, you are troubling the children. They must relax and rest tonight to have a chance to complete their mission tomorrow," Soboe's wife added hurriedly.
However, Sierra knew what Soboe would end with. She could not have any doubts that it was him. Disgusting and loathsome in her already shattered soul, his name would forever lie in the darkest corners of her troubled heart. Although trying, Sierra could not forget the foul name. The name that had troubled her since she was so young was Itachi.
At night
Derno's Thoughts
I refuse to lose to a man like Orikawa tomorrow. I will defeat the mission with my own power. I can become a ninja that will live on in history. My name will be remembered forever.
Toro's Thoughts
So, sensei Orikawa is this strong, is he? Never thought we would get such a strong Jounin. I suppose it can't be helped. With Sierra and I being top two, a strong jounin must be placed in the group. As for Derno, I've never heard of him before. Hopefully, his skills are intact though. I just hope that he will not place our team in shame…
Sierra's Thoughts
If I can't pass a mission, then I have no right to defeat Itachi. I will not lose in a mission of such importance to my existence. I have Toro, my friend, to back me up as well. I just hope he uses the techniques that we have been practicing for so long. Derno is a mystery. If he was placed in our group, either he received the lowest score to balance the top two graduates, or he is the strongest to showoff the power of the Village. What a gamble…
