Hello, this is my first fic so I hope all of you would help me with the fic. Especially since English isn't my daily language. I do not own Naruto or anything related to it. I only own my original characters and my story. Thanks.

Therefore, thanks to:

Kohaku-san, who thinks the Itachi I portrayed is cute. May I know which part make you think he's cute?

pink-kitty, at last you reviewed again. I've thought about it and well I do have an idea about her bloodline limit. But it's not as advanced as her teammates though. I personally think there are too many characters with bloodline limit in Naruto. Besides I'm not really good in making names. Ayame would be a little left behind in the beginning but with her strength she would be able to catch up. Tsunade? Hmm, I don't think so. You'll need to keep on reading to know how strong Ayame would become.

Ayame

Birth of Team 4

Ayame had formulated a plan to get the bell and fulfill the purpose the test. She was nervous deep inside but she knew she must succeed because there would be no second try.

There's no return. Here it goes… she released her genjutsu and started her plan.

Arashi sensed movements from the forest and she knew what was coming. The girl was on the move. Shinji and Itachi realized it too, especially Shinji with his sharpened senses.

I wasn't able to do anything, how would Ayame get the bell? Shinji thought.

Arashi moved closer to the forest, trying to sense her chakra signature. To her surprise, she couldn't find it.

The girl is able to hide her chakra?

If she was, it would be harder to find her. A kunai stopped her thoughts, she caught the kunai with her finger and realized there were many others aimed at her. She was surprised of the amount of the kunai,

She won't be able bring tools this many

She evaded the kunais and shurikens and realized it was real or…

"Kai (release)!"

The amount of the tools lessened, more than half of them disappeared. Then from the disappearing tools, Ayame charged at Arashi with a kunai in both hands each. Clang could be heard as two kunais hit each other, Arashi stopped her kunai with hers. Ayame didn't give up, she used her free hand to attack. But Arashi was able to catch her small hand before it could do any harm. Ayame flicked her wrist, releasing her kunai aimed at Arashi's throat. Arashi was forced to let her go in order to avoid the kunai.

Ayame threw a kunai with explosive notes attached and it exploded right between them, giving Ayame a good distance and a moment she needed. When the dust cleared, she didn't see a sign of Arashi. Arashi appeared behind Ayame, but Ayame didn't realize it before it was too late. Arashi used the opportunity to attack Ayame. Only to be stopped by kunais that came from another direction, the direction where Shinji was supposed to be tied. It was indeed Shinji, somehow he was able to free himself.

While Arashi was distracted by Shinji, Ayame used her chance to get the bell. She took out a tool to help her take the bell. Unfortunately, Arashi didn't get distracted for too long. Arashi quickly kicked her further from the bell. Ayame didn't have time to evade it, she crossed her arms in front of her chest, bracing the impact. Arashi heard a ring of a bell and she realized Ayame had taken the bell with her.

Ayame knew she was still vulnerable and she couldn't stop the impact. So she made a quick decision,

"Shinji-san!" she threw the bell to Shinji who was moving to her. Shinji was surprised with her action but he caught the bell nonetheless.

"Ayame!" Shinji realized how vulnerable she was.

Ayame closed her eyes as she was going to hit a tree behind her, waiting for the impact. But the impact never came, instead she felt someone caught her.

"Daijobu desuka?" It was Itachi. His face was flat, but Ayame could hear a hint of concern in his voice.

"H-hai. Arigatou," Ayame was surprised that Itachi helped her.

"Ayame!" Shinji approached them, looking concerned.

"Arashi-sensei…" Ayame noticed Arashi had stood in front of them. That made the three's attention returned to her. Shinji raised his guard and held the bell tightly.

"How?" it was the only thing that crossed her mind. Both Itachi and Shinji turned their gazes to Ayame, the only one who knew the answer. Ayame was a little plagued with the attention she had. Slowly she raised her left hand and showed them a thin wire.

"A wire?" her brow raised in interest.

"With enough speed and power, this wire could cut anything. All the attacks I did were to distract you. The first attack's intention was to make you occupied, so you wouldn't realize that some of the kunais were aimed to free Shinji-san. I expected Shinji-san to distract you, enough for me to cut the string and took the bell. It only needed few seconds," she spoke as she rolled the wire and put it into her pouch.

"I'm not really good in close combat since I'm not good in taijutsu," she admitted sheepishly.

"I can't fight like Itachi-san or Shinji-san. That's why I chose to hide myself with genjutsu all along and observed…enough to realize that to make an opening I need time and more than one distraction"

Genjutsu…she used the element of surprise well…Arashi thought.

"Even though so, I'm not really sure Shinji-san would help. Arigatou," she smiled to Shinji.

"Why would you need Shinji's help? Especially at the end why did you throw the bell to Shinji?" that truly interest Arashi, so was Shinji and Itachi.

"Well…I was truly in vulnerable position back then and you could've taken the bell away from me. So the safest choice was to throw the bell to Shinji-san. Besides, that's the purpose of the test, isn't it?" She looked straight at Arashi without doubt. Arashi was surprised with her words.

"What do you mean?" tested Arashi.

"I realize it from Itachi-san's words 'It'd be much easier if there's only one bell for two of us.' It seemed Itachi-san realized it first that this test is all about teamwork," she glanced to Itachi,

"We are chosen as a team, but that's only two bells. That's pretty suspicious, it's not hard to figure it is all about teamwork. Because with teamwork, everybody gets the bells, everybody succeeds. Itachi-san tried to get the bell first, since it would be much easier for us to get the bells when there is only one. You would've shown more openings and we succeeded," she ended her explanation.

Arashi was surprised with her deep insight and observation. Both Itachi and Ayame figured the purpose of the test while Shinji was able to work together with Ayame without knowing her plan. She had seen their abilities in this test.

Itachi, being the first who got the bell and who realized the purpose of the test. He had proven himself worthy to be called the Uchiha prodigy and number 1 rookie. He had surprised her by performing high level elemental jutsu.

Shinji, had shown an ability of a true Nakayama. His strength rivaled his brother, Shuichiro who was an ANBU. Too bad, he was rather too impatient and reckless that made him showed a lot of openings but with his incredible reflexes he was able to lessen it.

Ayame, she wasn't an ordinary girl, no wonder she could graduate from the Academy in a year. She's not as strong as her teammates when it comes to fighting. But she is able to cover it by her abilities to strategize. She's also good in chakra control.

Even though so, they still need more training to become a real shinobi, they still have a long way to go.

Arashi's thoughts stopped when she realized what she was thinking. The three were silent, not knowing what to do.

"Teamwork, I'm surprised you've figured it out," finally Arashi spoke,

"Most of the time, a shinobi works alone but a shinobi also human. We need people who help us in missions, they are our comrades. Comrades who work together to reach the same purpose: protecting Konoha. In order to achieve it, you need teamwork. Even how strong you are, but if you're not able to work together with your comrades, it's useless," Arashi told them firmly, but somehow she felt those words were…empty, but she didn't show it to them. She paused and swept her gazes to three children with bright futures. She had made her conclusion,

"Thereby I decided that Uchiha Itachi, Nakayama Shinji and Hikari Ayame would continue as genins under the tutorage of Kishuu Arashi. From now on, team 4 is formed." The three's eyes widened in surprise and delight.

"Team 4's first training will take place tomorrow morning, in the same time and place. Congratulations," and for the first time, the newly formed team saw their teacher smiled, a genuine smile, Ayame noted. Ayame smiled and sighed in relief. She even could see Itachi smiled in relief. Between the three of them, Shinji was the one who showed his satisfaction openly,

"I'm a genin? Ha! I'll prove them they're wrong!"

Itachi looked at him blankly while Ayame only giggled. She was truly relieved, before she was very nervous. She had taken her first step to follow her father to become a good shinobi. I'll try my best.

Meanwhile, all of the jounin instructors except Arashi had gathered in Hokage office. Sandaime noticed that Arashi hadn't come yet.

"Arashi hasn't come?" he asked them.

"I think there's no need to wait for her, Sandaime-sama" a blue haired man answered. He had short hair with pony. (A/n: Imagine Shinomori Aoshi from Rurouni Kenshin)

"You know she's not interested being a jounin instructor"

"Probably she didn't let them pass," this time it came from the only women in the room. She seemed older than Arashi. She had her orange hair cropped short. Like Arashi (and unlike the rest of the jounin) she didn't wear the vest instead she wore traditional ninja clothes. (A/n: It seems all the kunoichi hate the vest)

Sandaime sighed, they were probably right. Arashi had become one of the best shinobi of Konoha since she was 16. Her only weakness was her ability to socialize with people. She could hardly open up herself to others, making her hard to understand. Some people were able to understand her, that included Yondaime. After his death, Arashi had become much closed than before. Sandaime had high hopes for her and wished she'd open up herself more. That's why he made her a jounin instructor. Arashi had greeted it coldly. He hoped the children would be able to impress her, that's another reason why he let the Uchiha Itachi, the prodigy and Nakayama Shinji in the team. (A/n: Oh yes, he knew Shinji's abilities) Most of all, Ayame, the girl had a unique influence on people around her with her simple personality. But again, probably he'd hoped too much. He sighed in defeat.

"All right, let's start with those who passed"

Arashi was walking from the training ground, recalling the earlier events. Team 4, her team's characters and abilities. Itachi somehow reminded her of herself. (A/n: Does it sound familiar?) While Shinji was the total opposite of Itachi and she noticed he had some kind of hatred toward Itachi. It would probably become a problem later. She was surprised how serious she was about her team. When she accepted the task, the only thought she had was to fail them. Now, she could hardly believe her decision. Then she remembered of Ayame, somehow the girl had interested her.

She looked at the sky and realized noon had passed.

The jounin instructors' report! She scolded herself and instead rushing to the office she made a simple hand seal and disappeared in a puff of smoke.

"Team 1: Hyuuga Eiji, Mizuno Kaede and Takeda Hayashi under jounin instructor Takeshiro Enishi passed," a white-haired jounin reported. His hair was spiky and some of his hair fell in front of his eyes. He wore small glasses without handle that rested on his nose.

"Team 5: Nara Shiro, Inuzuka Suzu, and Karashima Tara under jounin instructor Seishii Akira passed," the blue-haired shinobi spoke up.

"How about your team Satsuki?" Sandaime asked to the kunoichi.

"They aren't ready yet, but they have potential. I ask for permission to become their jounin instructor next time"

"Granted, I believe your judgement Satsuki," Satsuki nodded in gratitude. Before Sandaime could say anything else suddenly Arashi appeared. All of them were surprised of her appearance. It was considered rude to teleport inside the Hokage office. It was the thoughts that crossed their minds. But Sandaime didn't seem to mind,

"You're very early, Arashi"

"I'm sorry but the test took longer time than I anticipated" (A/n: believe me, it did)

"Really? What's your report?"

"Team 4: Uchiha Itachi, Hikari Ayame, and Nakayama Shinji under jounin instructor Kishuu Arashi passed"

Her report surprised the jounins for they didn't expect Arashi would take responsibility for jounin instructor. Sandaime was slightly surprised but smiled knowing he wasn't expecting too much.

"So only Team 1, Team 4 and Team 5 that passed, while the others must return to the Academy. I would like to remind you, do not underestimate your duty as a jounin instructor. Your team is your responsibility and in their hands the future of Konoha is laid. Do not forget that, that's all I need to say," he looked at each of the newly appointed jounin instructors, his voice firm,

"You're dismissed." With his words, the jounins left the office, except one certain jounin.

"What is it, Arashi?" the kunoichi approached him.

"…Do you think…," she hesitated,

"…I can be a good sensei?"

Sandaime didn't expect that coming, never he heard Arashi complained or even doubted herself. It seemed she had found something in the children, he smiled to know that.

"What are you afraid of, Arashi?"

Arashi didn't want to admit that, but she knew better.

"You know what kind of person I am, how would I able to be a good sensei for them?"

"…You know Arashi. It was the same thought I had when I took my team. Funny, how worried you can be when you're facing children than facing enemies in a battle. How much you could learn from them as much as you can teach them. How much they can fascinate you and make you proud in the same time. I understand how big the responsibility is. I'm not a good example of a sensei in the first place," he remembered what his student, Orochimaru had become,

"But let me tell you, don't worry. It will come naturally. Have faith." Arashi slightly nodded in response.

Sandaime watched Arashi left the Hokage tower from the window. He wanted to tell her many things but he saw she felt burdened with her new responsibility…

There's no need to add more…, he thought

Uchiha Itachi…Nakayama Shinji…Hikari Ayame… they were children that needed special care and he believed only Arashi that was able to. He had seen the reason why Yondaime had chosen her as his personal aide. He had grown the same trust Yondaime had before.

I believe in you, Arashi…

Ayame could be seen sitting on top her father's monument. She was talking about her day, that she had become a genin like her father used to be. She looked so happy.

"So you have told him?" a voice came from behind her.

"Sarutobi-jiisan!" she greeted him

"You look happy today," he sat beside her.

"Hn, I've never thought I'd pass after all I'm in the Academy only for a year…"

"Indeed, you're amazing. I'm proud of you," he ruffled her hair,

"What do you think about your team?"

"I know Shinji-san before, especially he's Shuichi-san's brother. He's very good in taijutsu. I could see why Itachi-san gets the name of the Uchiha prodigy. And I can't believe I have Kishuu Arashi as my sensei," she talked excitedly, that way she looked more like an ordinary child.

"Oh, why?" he asked.

"She's one of the best shinobi of Konoha, isn't she? Not only a sword specialist, she is also good in diplomacy. She's well-known because of it," she told him. Sandaime was amazed how much she could learn from the library.

"…Sarutobi-jiisan"

"Hn?"

"Do you think I can ask her about my father?" she didn't miss that.

"…Not now," Sandaime told her, it'd be a pretty sensitive topic for Arashi.

"I see," Ayame understood what he meant.

"So, congratulations," he nearly forgot to say that.

"Thank you," she smiled warmly

"Well, it's already late. Go home, you'll need your strength for tomorrow"

"You're not?"

"I still have a lot of work to do"

"Wakatta, don't overwork yourself ne, Sarutobi-jiisan?"

"Hai hai," he chuckled. Ayame stood and looked at him warningly.

"Ayame…You're not your father, remember that. There's no need to become like him. Be yourself, that's how you're able to go this far. You have your own strength. You're special, Ayame…not because you're his daughter"

Her eyes widened in surprise when she heard his words. For a while she only stood there, letting his words sink in. Slowly a smile appeared on her beautiful face.

"I understand, Sarutobi-jiisan," she said full of gratitude, with those words she left to the place she called home. Sandaime watched her leave silently, his face seemed thoughtful.

"Your daughter is truly special, Kyouki. She will be as good as you, no…probably more. You should be proud of her. Don't worry, I'll be watching…I'll be watching…"

Author's note: That's the end of this chapter. I've tried my best to portray the test. I hope it satisfy all of you. Now the author's note would be written in … to make things easier. If you're keen enough, you'd be able to notice Ayame's abilities. It's not that complicated. One thing for sure Ayame is not a genius. Children her age tend to learn fast from what they see and hear. Golden age. Please review, I truly appreciate it. I don't really know what I should do to become better. Here's a gift from me.

Character Profile

.:Hikari Ayame:.

Birth: 14 January

Age: 4

Blood type: B

Family: Kazama Kyouki or Yondaime, the Fourth Hokage (father, deceased)

Hikari Nadeshiko (Mother, deceased)

Physical appearance

Hair color: Black mahogany

Eye color: Dark blue

Height: 120 cm (well, everyone's height is relative)

Ability

Ninjutsu: excellent

Genjutsu: good

Taijutsu: average

Ningu: excellent

Chi (Bloodline limit): unknown

Knowledge: excellent

Team

Team 4

Jounin instructor: Kishuu Arashi

Teammates: Uchiha Itachi

Nakayama Shinji