Hey guys.

I thought long and hard about if I want to write a time skip at this point. In the end I decided to do it. Maybe some of you won't like it so early on in the story but I have multiple reasons for doing it anyway.

1 I am forced to believe that his father is even more of an asshole than Hiashi will ever be and therefore writing a situation in which MC is allowed to venture out of the compound alone to explore always feels forced. ( remember he is the one who had the idea to disown Hinata because she is too weak and make Hanabi the heir ). The only things I could write about are teacher-student bonding ore family moments. Both more suited for a quick flashback-no-jutsu in my opinion.

Real time training will also be more interesting later on when he learns ninjutsu. I mean detailed description of him doing push ups? Meh boring.

2 Kanon characters from Konoha are mostly not born jet. The only ones except the sannin and Hiruzen are Fugaku and the newborn Mikoto. Most of the future clan heads including Minato and Kushina will see light the first time when Mc is around four years old. Interactions with them therefore cant happen until after his academy years.

3 Remember that there are still around 25 years until naruto is even born ( MC will be 27 at that time ) and there are two wars in between. I want the story to be relatively fast paced until then.

4 Academy

I am currently standing in the middle of our main training ground, drenched in sweat, my eyes focused on my opponent. A slight shift in stances is enough for us to jump at each other once again. He tries to distract me with a right hand jab while aiming to immobilize my shoulder with a chakra infused strike with his right. Not that it would work. I sidestep to my left and nearly manage to hit his elbow. He avoids it barley, leaving him in a bad spot and forced to block my onslaught of fierce attacks.

I am definitely stronger and faster than him but he is four years older and his longer reach evens things somehow out.

Three years passed since my training started and I wold say that I am now a force to be reckoned with.

Among academy students at least.

I don't know how I would fare against genins because my future knowledge isn't useful in that regard. The standards are way higher than later on. To graduate, you need to at least be able to cast basic ninjutsu and genjutsu additional to the academy three. The requirements for physical fitness and shurikenjutsu are also way higher.

You could say that even a mediocre graduate from this time could kick sasukes ass three times over.

Beside being clearly above average in gentle fist taijutsu I've mastered tree walking and water walking and am currently busy trying to balance a kunai above my hand. Really, Hyuga are chakra control geniuses. Our Dojutsu can see chakra which means I don't have to somehow feel where I waste it, no I clearly see where and when I use too much or fail to form it correctly. Additionally the gentle fist style is basically a chakra control exercise. You have to constantly expel the perfect amount of chakra at the perfect time through the right tenketsu points to make it work.

So no surprise there.

What I am really proud of is that I managed to make my first steps in becoming a somewhat decent medical ninja. Not that I plan to become a medic but at least being able to close wounds and first aid are a must.

The starting point was the scroll tsunade gifted me on my second birthday containing basics of human anatomy and the relaxation jutsu. It' a simple technique which warms and revitalizes muscles to prevent and treat cramps and soreness. By watching our clans medics I also managed to learn the healing hands, a downgraded version of the mystic palm. My chakra scalpel is still a work in progress. I simply sill have not enough control jet to really use it.

Akiyoshi POV

Me and the Elders are currently spectating my sons sparring match against a quite talented member of the branch family. Dust whirls around the fast paced encounter. Both youths show impressive mastery over the gentle fist for their age but the winner is already obvious. The older boy is outmatched, be it skill, speed or strength, my son is superior. I take a quick look at the elders and receive a approving nod.

Two minutes later the match is concluded. My son stands, panting but with a bright smile on his face, and the other kid lies flat on his back. This level of skill should be more than enough for what we have planed.

" Kazuki, come here." I command

" Yes, Akiyoshi-sama."

when he arrived in front of me I gave him a quick nod

" that was quite the adequate performance. You have learned well in the past three years. We decided to let you study at the Academy starting next week. During this time you represent the Hyuga clan and its honor. Failure will not be accepted, loosing against your peers will not be accepted. Especially against Uchia and Sarutobi. Am I understood?" I remind him

" Yes, Lord Hyuga."

He only calls me like that when he is somehow displeased. Always a little bit rebellious, a little bit different just like his jet black hair between the, for our people typical, brown. But he is gifted and extremely hardworking and that is all that matters.

" You are to crush any competition an will apply for early graduation during your second year...You worked hard and didn't disappoint us. Be proud of yourself. You are dismissed "

This time he looked a little bit surprised. Maybe because I complimented him.

With this words I turned around and left for my office.

There is still much work to do.

Wtf old geezer! Instead of `I am proud of you` he said `be proud of yourself `. As if it would kill him to utter a single compliment.

But early graduation was really outside of my expectations, not only because it is a highly uncommon practice during peace times. My father must have pulled quite a few strings to not only enroll me ahead of time but also allow me being genin when I will be just around seven.

It really looks like he wants to show off, especially now that he ordered me to `crush any competition `. Seems like he wants to install the belief that Hyuga are not to be messed with into the other clans younger generation.

I hate politics.

I cant ignore his orders for now, but following them means that I wont have many friend during my time at school.

" Hey Nii, that was awesome ! You totally kicked that guys ass and he was like, a whole lot bigger!"

The twins jumped out from behind a corner. It seems like they have watched the whole fight.

Hiashi pulled my hand with stars sparkling in his eyes.

The two have grown quite a lot too during this years. They started training, like seemingly everyone here, at the age of two. Through not as rigorous as my `clan heir training ` it is still quite hard.

" what are you two shrimps even doing here. I thought you had history lessons this time around?"

" No not today. We were totally allowed out earlier today." Hiashi proclaimed with a convinced look on his face.

The guildt in Hizashis eyes betrayed him and I threw him the `I don't believe you a single word` look.

" Come on, you ditched them sometimes too."

I wanted to deny having done such actions quickly but Hizashi was faster.

" what did father want from you after the fight?"

" Hehe my little brothers. This awesome big bro of yours will enroll into the academy next week. After that I will be a real Ninja."

" Whats the academy even good for? Aren't we already learning how to become a ninja?"

" Sit down, I'll tell you. So the academy …...

The last few days before my enrollment passed like a breeze. Because I am entering mid terms I don't have to endure the hokage's speech about the will of fire and just have to meet the headmaster at his office half an hour before school begins. Therefore I got up early this morning. I took a quick shower, packed my things and said goodbye to my mom and my siblings. In return I received a bento and a teary but happy hug.

My wishful thinking about finally doing something alone got thoroughly crushed by my caretaker waiting for me at the door.

" Good morning Kazuki-sama. We are in no need to hurry as we have more than enough time to arrive punctual to your appointment in the school directors office." he said with a small bow.

" Good morning, Jo-san. It is about time I inform you that I am very well able to walk on my own."

I answered and I swear I've seen a small smile sneaking it's way in his face.

" I am aware of this fact, but still, I must insist on accompanying you. "

I just snorted and walked past him.

We left the compound together receiving a short bow from the guards and walked down the streets. This wasn't the first time I left the compound, but it definitely felt like it. The busy civilians filled the air with chatter and the random ninjas hopping over the red roofs complimented the picture in their own way. It was like in the middle of a bee nest and had to really held back to not start jumping around. Making our way through the streets I made a mental note of every location I might need in the future like the library, weapon shops and a bakery selling really tasty looking cakes.

The school was still mostly empty when we arrived. The talk in the headmaster office was long but went smoothly and I got send to my classroom. Only when I arrived in front of the door, I finally noticed how nervous I actually was!

I mean shit! This are the people I will spend at least the next few years with and they are all way older!

When I finally decided to actually open the door, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I spun around out of reflex and nearly punched the person responsible until I noticed that it was a girl maby a few years older than me.

" What are you doing here ?" I asked

" That's my line." the girl said with a smirk " I am a little late for class and then I find you, hypnotizing the doorknob of my classroom. I am Yumi by the way, Yumi Sarutobi and I will become the best kunoichi of the world and create my own harem of cute boys!" she proclaimed.

The serious face she was making only made it worse for me and it was really hard containing my inward laughter.

But luckily I managed to keep a serious face.

" Hello. My name is Kazuki Hyuga and I am to visit this class from now on. Nice to meet you." I said with a light nod while she frowned " Aren't you a bit young?"

" Everything is in order and I assure you that I am more than capable enough to keep up." I retorted

" We will see." She just said and we entered the classroom together.

The second the door was open we heard someone yelling " YUMI! That is seventh time this month! Be punctual or you will be on blackboard duty for the rest of the year!-... And who are you?" he said the last part while looking at me

"Sorry Washi-sensei. It wont happen anymore." she said while looking as apologetic as possible.

"And that is Kazuki. I met him outside." she added.

"Ah you must be the new student. Why don't you introduce yourself to the class?" he said

I somehow felt betrayed but turned to the class and did as he said

" Hello. My name is Kazuki Hyuga and I will be visiting this class together with you from now on. I hope we get along."

Yumi somehow vanished to her seat during my little speech

" Good. My name Washi Haruno but you may call me washi-sensei." the chunin teacher said." but now find yourself a seat."

curious. One of Sakuras realtives? An uncle maybe?

The only spare seat was in the second row at the window so not much choice there. I took it and waited for the teacher to start.

"Ok, now that everybody is here lets begin. Like always, theory in morning and exercises after lunch. Where have we stopped last time? Ah yes-..."

History lessons were just as boring as at home. Only that instead of a old Hyuga who wants to constantly tell you why your clan is superior, you have an overly ambitious chunin who wants to tell you why Konoha is superior. All in all same old shit. Other than that we had Math and poison theory this morning.

During lunchtime I nearly didn't get to eat my bento because of all the questions from my classmates I had to answer. The most prominent being why I was so young and why I entered in the middle of the year. I tried to answer them as truthfully as possible while withholding things like the fact that I am here on my fathers orders. The rest of the break passed in idle chatter and we were guided outdoors for the practical part of school.

" So, since we have someone new today I will explain what we will do again. You will begin with 5 rounds around the training ground. After that is shuriken and kunai throwing followed by hand to hand combat training and sparring matches." he took a quick look around " Now form a line and start running on my signal."

I ended up somewhere in the front of the group and started running after Washi-senseis signal.

It took a while for me to realize that there was quite the gap between me and the second place already. I toned down to not boast too much and simply focused keeping my lead. After the fifth round I wasn't even sweating.

" What the fuck is wrong with you?" Yumi, who got the third place, managed to say while panting heavily.

" It seems I am quite good in running?" I said with a smirk.

More then half of the class laid in the dirt without moving much.

Shuriken throwing is not really my cup of tee, not only because I seldom trained it at home, but at the end of the hour I still managed to somehow hit six out of ten targets, earning me a solid place in the middle.

Taijutsu was where I could really shine. Saying I won during our sparring matches would be an understatement. I rarely needed more than a few exchanges to pin my opponent down. A especially cheeky Inuzuka got knocked out in one hit.

After class ended I said my goodbyes to everyone, ignored the angry looks I got from a few boys from my class and headed straight fur the exit.

On my way home, together with Jo-san who waited for me at the main entrance, I thought about today and the future. Maybe my mom is right with her worries. I don't do much except training because I know what little time I have left before a war will come. And now, when I finally meet kids around my age, I cant bring myself to get close to them because of how little time I will spend with them until I have to graduate.

Now that I mention it. When have I started to think of myself as a child? Sure my body is but my mind shouldn't be. I even act like a child most of the time. The most logic explanation would be that body and hormones have a fare greater influence on our mind than I thought. Just like I don't feel any kind of sexual stimulation when I see women anymore. In my children's eyes they are just that, women.

But maybe that isn't a bad thing.