Chapter 9 Family

"THIS IS A FUCKING MANSION DATTEYBAYO" I hear Naruto yell from the front door.

"GOD DAMMIT NARUTO IF I HAVE TO YELL AT YOU FOR CURSING ONE MORE FUCKING TIME" I yell as I come to the door to find my two trainees. He wasn't wrong, the realtor completely undersold this place, 15 rooms and 15 baths with living rooms on both floors.

"How come you're aloud to" Naruto asks unconcerned about my yelling.

"I kill people for a living, I'm already going to hell" I explain my reasoning.

"Naruto, why do you only have a bookbag?" Sasuke asks with a duffle bag and suitcase dragging behind him.

"I don't have much to bring," Naruto says honestly.

"Alright go pick out your rooms, the entire east wing on the second floor is mine. Meet me at the front door when you're ready we have to go shopping, Ayame agreed to help when her shift ends." I tell them as they go to set up their rooms. It's a whole twenty minutes later when they return stating they got 'lost' like I don't know they picked rooms right next to each other and explored for 15 minutes.

"Alright we have about two hours before we have to pick up Ayame, so in the meantime we'll train. Today's session will be tracking, I'll even do you a favor and give you one of my summons to help." I say as I fly through seals and summon Cero. "Cero you are on their team, your goal is to track me in three acres of land before three hours are up. But the boys are the leaders, I want you to only offer subtle clues, understood?" I get a nod in response as I disappear in a burst of pure speed. I draw the thunder god sword as soon as I hit the tree line making needle wide slicing in the trees as I go and stepping on as many branches as I can.

I reach the edge of the clearing before I come to a halt. It's time for training on my own, I've really been slacking in the last couple days. 'Status'

Name:Kenshin

Clan:Kaguya

Lvl:93

Age:15

HP 130,000/130,000-200xDEX

CP 200,000/200,000-200xENGYx2

STR:420

AGL:1085*

ENGY:500

DEX:600

INT:400

LUK:320

Points:0

Exp:95,500/180,000

RAIJIN NO KEN- +300 TO AGILITY WHEN EQUIPPED,

RAIDEN'S BRACES +20 TO AGILITY, 50% DAMAGE BOOST ON ALL LIGHTNING BASED ATTACKS WHEN EQUIPPED

GODSPEED-PASSIVELY BOOSTS SPEED BY 100%

With the perk Godspeed passively boost my base agility to over 2100 I might be the fastest man alive, but with the Raikage's Lightning armor there is still a chance he's faster than me and he definitely hits harder. It is time I remedy that, there's no way I can't reverse engineer that jutsu. There's just something I'm missing, it isn't control and it's not my affinity so it has to be something I'm getting fundamentally wrong about the technique. If Naruto could master the Rasenshuriken in weeks there's no reason I shouldn't be able to do this in 2 years.' Wait' I reach into my jacket and pull out the scroll for the shadow clone jutsu. "Ha, Hacks I finally have you" I laugh at the world. I quickly open the scroll to figure out the fundamentals of the jutsu. With a quick hand sign there's over a hundred copies of me waiting for orders. I quickly tell them to learn the lightning armor and to dispel when they feel they've made any progress. With the sounds of lightning going off around me I sit down to go over the beginning scroll for Sealing jutsu.

The oddest thing about sealing jutsu is it seems so simple at first, lines need to match while the others need to correlate with each one. A chakra matrix in the center with a code matrix going around it telling the chakra what to do. Sounds easy right? Fuck no, its literally fucking computer code. The most basic way I could describe it is to imagine the seal as your body, every single line is a hand sign you'd make to complete a jutus. Hundreds of seals in a scroll barely as wide as your arm, needless to say this is going to take a long ass time.

"So you're really sticking around here?" I hear Kimimaro ask me to my left.

"Commander, how's the promotion so far, now you can finally ask Haku on that date, but I must warn you brother, it's not always a good idea to date your subordinates." I tell my closest friend who starts bursting red.

"Kenshin shut the hell up. I'm serious, why do I have to stay and be the commander." He asks me angrily.

"That was always the plan Kimi, why do you think I haven't let you have a single waking moment without a book on war or economics in your hand." I tell him with a smile. "We can't always be together man, you have to sprout your wings and make a name for yourself. Don't worry though, I'll be checking in once a year at random times with a probe attack. I expect to get repelled within the hour every time. Make me Proud 'Wind demon' " I tell with a laugh as I scoop him into a hug. For the first time since we've been together I've never seen Kimimaro cry, he's always been the unmoving rock. But today he let his emotions show.

"Thank you for everything, I. Never thought I would have a family or friends. You saved me from my prison and gave me a life I could only dream of. I owe you everything." He tells me between sobs on my chest.

"You don't owe me anything, it was a fun journey" I tell with a laugh trying to break the sad mood.

"Now go and become the first S class ninja of the Republic of Wave." I tell him as I put my hand on his shoulder and hand him copies of the shadow clone and sealing scrolls. He smiles and disappears in a burst of wind. It wasn't until an hour later that I got the first notification in a long time.

SKILL LEARNED

NOVICE FUINJUTSU LVL 1/50- Mastery over the art of sealing. Currently boosts the ability to make seals by 5%

Finally, I know this is hard but an hour just to gain the skill is wild. Just as I finish packing everything up I hear a howl to my left as the two boys burst from the bushes and fire a wind bullet and a fireball at me. I look at them with disinterest as I summon my bone gauntlet and catch both jutsu in my palms before redirecting them away from me.

"Good strategy, having Cero distract me from the left as you two waited for the second my guard was down and attacked from my back. Overall I give it a C." I tell them as I release my sword from their necks as the clone that caught the jutsu dispersed.

"How, we were watching you the entire time." Sasuke says in disbelief.

"I felt you guys 30 minutes ago, the clone has been there since before you entered the clearing." I tell them with a laugh. "Now come on, the number one rule about being a bachelor is you can never keep the pretty girl waiting" I tell them in my sensei voice as I grab them and flicker to Ichirakus.

"Will you stop doing that!" they both yell at me in unison.

"Yeah when you learn how to do it yourself, I'm not running all the way here." I tell them seriously. Just as I finished saying that Ayama walked out with her purse and a pretty purple blouse on. Immediately I arrive next to her and take her hand in mine to guide her."This way my lady" I tell her jokingly as we head towards the market district.

"Um guys, I don't think I should come. People don't let me in their shops around here." Naruto says worryingly.

"Then I'll just kill them and grab the shit I want, Lord Hiruzen will let me get away with it." I say just Loud enough so that everyone who looks at us scowling can hear me.

"Kenshin you can't just kill people" Ayame yells at me angrily.

"Maybe, maybe not" I say just as calmly." But back to the matter at hand, we need food, house supplies, training supplies and clothes. Where's the best place to go?"

"There's the Higurashi shop I heard shinobi talk about in high regard in terms of weapons, we can grab everything else in the market place right here." Ayame tells me with a smile.

"Ok Ayame would you mind grabbing the house supplies and food while me and the boys go to the weapons shop" I ask her to which she nods and me and the boys head off into the weapon shop.

"So Sasuke, what sword are you most interested in?" I ask him casually as we look through weapons.

"What are those swords across your back?" He asks, eyeing the legendary blades.

"Actually I'm pretty sure they're one of a kind, but the closest in terms of feel would have to be a katana." I tell him as I point out a black katana with red accents on the hilt.

"That works then" he tells me in a small voice.

"Don't be too sad kid, maybe I'll give it to you when you defeat my clone in Kenjutsu." I tell the oblivious boy that has no idea what he's asking for.

"What about me? What weapon would be best for me?" Naruto asks excitedly.

"Go ask the owner for a sealing kit" I tell him.

"What do you mean? I can't fight with a scroll." Naruto tells me like I'm stupid.

"You're an Uzumaki, of course you can. Just trust me." I tell him as I push him towards the desk.

"Hi, will that be all for you today?" The cashier asks.

"No, I'd like 200 kunai and shuriken, 100 feet of ninja wire and a sealing kit as well as this Katana." I tell him as his eyes go wide.

"Um, that will be 22,500 Ryo" He tells me tentatively.

"Here you go and can you make sure that sealing kit is the best one in stock." I tell him as I hand him a bundle of cash. He nods quickly as he goes to fulfill the order.

"How can you fight with a scroll Kenshin?" Sasuke asks me, perplexed.

"Fuin jutsu, the most difficult and underused discipline in the shinobi world, I actually just started learning it myself. It's been aggravating." I said with a scowl. "And call me sensei you little shits" I tell me with a laugh as we head back to Ayame.

"Well that's very interesting, not many try to add Fuin jutsu to their repertoire." A withered old voice says.

"Old man" Naruto yells as he jumps to hug Hiruzen.

"Well you seem in very high spirits Naruto, how have you been?" Hiruzen asks him as he returns the gesture.

"I've been great, Sensei taught me a jutsu and how to track. I also made a friend yesterday" Naruto practically yells to which Hiruzen smiles.

"I assume it's Lady Hyuga, your new teammate?" Hiruzen asks, ruining the surprise.

"How did you know?" Naruto said, confused.

"What do you mean 'new teammate'?" Sasuke asked, probably wondering at the oddity of the situation.

"Teams usually consist of a jonin and three genin, but since you all are kids I decided to start training early to give you a base;. She will fit the team perfectly." I tell both boys.

"Would you care to explain why Hinata would make for such a good teammate?" Hiashi asked, coming up beside Hiruzen. Damn they caught me for a meeting on a shopping trip, that's low.

"I'm sure you know the value of a Hyuga on a squad." I tell Hiashi bluntly.

"Humor us." Hiruzen tells me with a note of finality.

"Damn, alright guys, go meet up with Ayame and finish shopping. I'll meet you back at the house." I tell them with a sigh realizing I'm probably not going to get out of this.

"Ok" They both answered quickly, before they left I quickly summoned two clones.

"Those two will train and walk you guys home." I tell them as I wave them off.

"So what do you two really want to talk about?" I tell them with a laugh.

"I want to know how you even know of my daughter" Hiashi probes.

"She follows Naruto around, I saw her yesterday and apparently they hit it off and are friends. Making me decide she'd be the perfect member to join the squad, aside from her natural advantages." I list my reasons simply and unbiasedly.

"So you're saying it was just a chance you chose her?" Hiashi asks disbelievingly.

"If I don't find somebody now, then in 4 years the third member will be a liability if they aren't trained together. It would be illogical and out of everyone in the village the perfect teammate for the last Uchiha and the son of The Flash will be Hinata, the heiress of the Hyuga clan. It really doesn't take much thought to get where I'm trying to go with this." I tell them as Hiashi eyes go wide and Hiruzen gives me a sharp look.

"Such things should not be spoken about." Hiruzen tells me with a scowl,

"You're attempting to create the next Sannin." Hiashi said in awe.

"No, but you're close" I tell him with a laugh. "So what do you think, will you allow her to participate?" I ask seriously.

"I'll allow it but if she doesnt show satisfactory progress I'll have no choice but to remove her from the team." Hiashi concedes as Hiruzen nods.

"I wouldn't worry about results, she'll be stronger than you by the time she becomes a teenager." I tell with a big laugh before I disappear in a thunder strike.

LATER KENSHIN'S HOUSE

"Fire-Style fireball jutsu" Sasuke yells as Naruto charges at him, catching him completely off guard. The ball of fire was heading right for him and without the speed to dodge Naruto turns, sacrificing his back.

"Lightning-Style Crescent Slash" I scream as I arrive before the fireball strikes, cleaving it in half as the Lighting continues in a crescent arc right towards Sasuke before he rolls out the way. He screams in pain gripping his right arm as lightning courses through.

"What the fuck is wrong with you two. I said 'spar' not fire C ranks at each other, you two idiots don't even know substitution." I yell at both boys as I walk up to Sasuke with a scowl. He evens me with a setting glare.

"You didn't have to attack back, you could have deflected it easily." Sasuke tells me with a sneer.

"NARUTO, go to the Hyuga compound to pick up Hinata. You have twenty minutes." I issue my orders with a note of finality. Surprising me he leaves right away, probably trying to get out of the argument before it starts, smart boy.

"It's a lesson Sasuke, don't attack family with the intent to harm." I tell him Seriously as I throw some bandages on his arm.

"I don't have Family" Sasuke tells me Darkly, man the hell happened to him he was fine an hour ago.

"Tell me, what is Family besides blood?" I ask him with a knowing smile.

"I don't know." Sasuke says a little less emo like.

"It's simple, people who will do anything for you. Sacrificing time to help and protect you. I don't know about me kid but Naruto would track you across the world to save you and I guarantee that." I tell him with a Sigh.

"How could you know, we are barely friends." Sasuke tells me disbelievingly.

"I didn't think you'd understand at first. Let me ask you this, say you grow up alone all your life every person you try to befriend turns you away. Then one day another kid just as lonely as you doesn't make you leave and you actually befriend somebody, your first real friend. What would you do for that person, Sasuke?" I ask Curiously.

"Probably anything." Sasuke answers honestly before his eyes go wide in understanding.

"Good,you're learning, now drop the attitude and catch." I say as I throw Sasuke one half of Kiba. His eyes go wide and jumps for the blade as if his life depended on it.

"Do you know what sword you're holding?" I say as I draw on the sword of the thundergod, it lights with a flurry of lightning producing increasing power as I push chakra into the blade.

"No" He answers quickly before giving it a couple test swings.

"One of the seven legendary blades, The twin swords Kiba. Focus your chakra into the hilt." I tell him as the sword ignites in lightning. I can't help but smile, yes the sword makes it almost effortless to cloak it in lightning, but the chakra consumption is nothing to scoff at.

"Good, now survive for 10 minutes and the swords are yours." I tell with a smile as I disappear in a flash of thunder. I can tell the boy's scared as I keep speeding just next to him and he can't see nor tell where I'll attack from. With a smile I slow down greatly as I arrive above him arcing a downwards slash. He barely gets the sword up to parry before I kick him in the chest. As I draw back I wait for him to regain his footing before I flicker to his left and go for a horizontal slash. Surprising me he jumps over the blade just barely, as he corrects himself from his mid air spin he tries a vertical slash. Impressed with his talent I decide its time I show him something cool. My entire arm lights in lightning as I strike the blade sending him flying back meters away.

"You must react faster, in the field that's a killing blow." I tell him as I disappear again arriving directly behind him. Surprising me again he reacts perfectly, turning on a dime and slashing through my chest. As the clone pops I have the Lightning blade place it directly to his back. He turns around in awe at the jutsu as it crackles with power. I quickly notice that in the High speed combat his eyes have changed, 'and so it begins' I can't help but intone with a sigh.

"Congratulations" I tell him with a smile as I hand him a mirror, he looks at it oddly before he grabs it and looks at his eyes in surprise. Slowly a dark smile worms its way onto my students face. 'This is going to be a long fucking six years' I cant help but think.