Author: It just gets better and better does it? First Kenshin, than Kaoru! Who else can we add to the story? I know! We'll add…
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Editor: Shush! Don't spoil the plot!
"That will be enough." Sakura turned around to see Yagami sitting at a corner. Upon further observation she saw the markings on the Hokage's body beginning to fade. It was similar to Sasuke's seal but she had never seen Yagami used it before. Retrieving his cloak, Yagami finally noticed Sakura. Knowing that she had seen his cursed seal, he escorted her to a corner.
"Keep this to yourself, I'll explain in the morning." Kenshin finally got up on his feet, feeling exhausted as he was helped to his room with Kaoru and Yagami. With the couple safe, Yagami returned back to his room and reflected on what he had done a few hours ago; whether it was a wise decision or a rash choice.
The next morning, the shinobis took a day of their training as Kaoru made them breakfast. Yagami and the chuunins indulge on their meals and the Hokage commented, "The food's great! You've made great improvement over the years."
"Huh, What's that you say Yagami?" Kaoru asked, Yagami knew he had threw the wrong question at her and quickly apologized, "No, no nothing…" Finishing his meal to check on Kenshin's condtition, Yagami knew he was in no shape to battle. While Naruto and Sasuke had a friendly sparring, Yagami took his time to talk with Sakura. She was relieved to hear that it had no link with Orochimaru and breathed a sigh of relief. Kaoru was getting ready to do some grocery shopping along with doing some errands. The chuunins volunteered to help considering the various D-Rank missions they did with Kakashi. Yagami, carrying a bucket of water to Kenshin's room smiled, "I'll watch the place and tend to Kenshin." A few minutes after they left the Dojo, a stranger appeared at their doorstep.
"Pardon me, but is there any chance you would be interested in some medical herbs?" Yagami came out and saw a middle-aged man displaying his collection of herbs. As the Hokage took his time, he was observing the stranger's actions with his Sharingan. Than he grabbed the stranger's hand.
"These are not farmer's hands, identify yourself." The salesman than gave a sneer at Yagami, "As I predicted, the legendary Sharingan user, Uchiha Yagami…" Yagami stood in shock, "No, its you, Hajime Saito!" The revealed salesman took out a bamboo blade and attacked.
FlashbackStaying with Battousai and training with the great Hiko, Yagami finally mastered the Hiten Misturugi Ryu sword style. While walking on the streets, they saw a man being threatened by a group of people, wearing uniforms. Battousai told to Yagami they were the Shinsengumi, the secret military police. The Shinsengumi members were asking the man to pay up his protection fees but he didn't have enough money. As one member drew his blade, Battousai interfered.
"Let the man go, give him time to raise the money."
"Who are you? This is not your business so stay out!" A member said. Yagami told Battousai to forget about the situation but he would not stand and watch the innocent man get bullied. Battousai than voiced out, "I want to see your leader!" A young boy stood out from the rest and addressed his position. Battousai didn't look impressed that a boy at his age was the captain. Drawing his blade, Battousai battled the captain as the rest turned their attention to Yagami.
"Are you with him? You're also gonna pay!" As the members rushed to him, Yagami performed 'Hyoton: Kokuryuho Fusetsu' (Ice Release: Black Dragon Outburst Snowstorm) than froze the Shinsengumi members, all but one. He was Hajime Saito, second in command of the team. He had been observing Yagami right from the start and finally spoke, "If I'm not wrong, you're a shinobi from the village of Konoha?" Yagami was shocked; that guy must have read through his profile. But how? Yagami drew his blade and readied himself. Saito also drew his sword and prompted Yagami to attack. Once Saito sent a thrust, Yagami deflected that with amazing speed. Saito was amazed to see how good shinobi was and upon careful observation, he saw Yagami's red eyes with commas on it. Saito knew it was the Sharingan but had no idea how to counter it. Yagami than came charging with his blade but Saito escaped the thrust just in time. Than he readied himself in another stance; the Fang Thrust. Yagami was watching every move Saito did and stood defensively. When the time was right, Saito ran forwards and struck at Yagami but to his astonishment Yagami evaded that and landed a punch to his face. Than the shinobi heard Battousai calling him to retreat.
"Are you sent here by the Shinsengumi?" Yagami asked, Saito smiled as he missed a forward thrust to his opponent. "No, I'm here for the man by the name of…Battousai." Unable to help him, Yagami laid his life on the line to deliver his 'Ryu Rendan', Saito countered and drove the blade through Yagami's shoulder, breaking the blade due to the swift movement. Saito sighed as he turned around to see the injured Hokage bleeding, "I should have known bamboo swords were so fragile, but I'm surprised to see you in such a weak state, I shall call off the duel." Yagami, devastated to see himself being defeated, got up and ran towards his rival. The Miburo Wolf countered again and pushed the broken blade deeper into the fresh wound, only to hear Yagami's shouts of pain.
"I will not continue to fight an injured opponent. If Battousai isn't around than I will drop by later in the evening." Yagami, lying on the dojo's floor with blood, could only watch in defeat as Saito packed up and left, barely inches away from being noticed by Kaoru and the Chuunins. When they returned they were greeted to see a shocking scene of Yagami lying unconscious and bleeding profusely. Kaoru and Sakura quickly tended to his wounds as Kenshin woke up and saw his friend in the dire status.
"Yagami san, who did this to you?" The Hokage struggled to reply, "It…was…Hajime…Saito…the guy from…Shin…sen…gumi."