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Chapter 2- Graduation
Five years later:
A cloaked figure sat on the roof of an apartment staring out into the distance. The wind blew by towards the village. He sighed and phased out of view.
Konoha Ninja Academy:
The halls were buzzing with the excitement and for some, the dread, of the final exams. These exams would decide whether or not they would become ninjas, or would have to stay back for another year.
Akira walked through the sea of strange faces. Nearby people were whispering about him, some girls even giggled. He came into the academy later than he should have, but after a year, he was already the top student in the top class. Even though this fact was true, he was still one of the ones who dreaded these exams. In the back of his mind he saw flashes of violence and of things he couldn't understand. He had always loathed fighting and was sort of a pacifist, despite his father's training. Sigh, I not even sure I want to be a ninja… He continued to walk through the crowded hallway.
Akira walked into the main room of the exams where the written section was to take place. His medium height would allow him to blend in, but people still stared at him. He always wore his black cloak that went down to his waist. He wore khaki shorts and regular sandals that most other ninja wore. His hair had mild spikes in the back with dangling bangs that flow down his cheeks. What really drew people's attention were his pitch black eyes that seemed to glow of a dim blue. Under his cloak, though no one could see, was a bandaged right arm that was always covered.
He sat there with his head propped up on his arms waiting for the exams to start. All around him, he could still hear them whispering, though he just ignored them. He went over and over in his head, just get it over with, just get it over with…to calm his nerves. He was truly regretting this.
After the written portion there is always the techniques and skills portion where they test your ninjutsu, genjutsu, and weapon skills. If the written portion didn't get you, this will. They tested your transforming skills, accuracy with throwing shurikens, and shadow replication skills.
Akira, after finishing the written portion went towards the next part. There, the test examiners served as the judges for this part. The looked to make sure you did everything correctly.
After he finished his little performance, one of the test examiners spoke, "Well you flew through this section with flying colors."
Akira just nodded uninterestingly.
"You know, I've heard that you have that little technique of yours. Could you show it to us?"
Akira frowned. It seemed that everyone in the village knew about his kekkai genkai. He always thought it wasn't a big deal, but everyone was so fascinated with it. "Fine, I'll show you." He took out a kunai from his pocket. He focused on the metal and the kunai morphed and liquefied. The metal took shape into the form of a perfectly detailed rose.
The test examiners were amazed. "Amazing! You have real talent there. You should be a fine ninja. Well you'll know if you passed later today, but you shouldn't worry about it. You may go."
Akira left the academy and went on a long walk through the village.
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Akira sat on the roof of an apartment building staring off into the distance, his cloaking swaying to the wind. His mind became lost in thought. His concentration broke when he heard footsteps behind him.
"Hello, Mr. Shinohara."
The approaching figure replied, "Don't call me that, Akira. Call me Dad."
Akira continued to stare off into the distance. "Whatever…"
His dad sat besides him. "This is still your favorite spot, I see."
Akira just nodded.
His dad sighed. "Sure is peaceful…"
Akira continued to stare off into the distance.
"So, I see you passed your exams."
"It wasn't that hard."
His dad chuckled, "Well some would say otherwise."
There was silence.
"Well aren't you going to the graduation ceremony?"
"I don't see the point of going."
"Well you'll get a headband like me. You always said you wanted one."
"Yeah, like three years ago."
His dad sighed. "Getting those visions again aren't you. You shouldn't let them run your life. You have a real gift you know."
Akira got up. "Why does everyone say that!" he yelled, "These are powers are nothing but a curse."
"That's what your visions are telling you, aren't they. It all depends on how you use them. Besides, some people kill for that kind of power."
Akira started to leave.
"Are you going to the graduation ceremony?"
Akira looked back. "Fine, if it'll stop you from badgering me." He disappeared out of sight.
"You'll do good." His dad said, "I'm sure of it."
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Akira stood with the other graduates, waiting to get his headband and to become a full-fledged ninja.
Next Chapter: Akira is asigned to a 3-man team.