Hello, and welcome to the next chapter!
essenceskylar; We'll see what happens, maybe Ryouta can do something about it.
Eavise; Thanks for the suggestions! Yeah, it would put their rivalry to a rest huh. Haha, that would be pretty funny to think about~ Those special missions would be fun to explore~
king carlos; Thanks for the suggestions! Himawari's gonna be his eventual kid with Hinata. There's always Hanabi.
Crenin; Those sound pretty cool, thanks for the suggestions!
Unzueta; Thanks for the suggestions! Haha, a team with them on it would be scary, and Anko as the Sensei, definitely those girls would have a rough time.
Clarent excalibur; That would be pretty cool if Shisui did that. Thanks for the suggestions! She could be oblivious at first to the romantic aspects of their relationship. Hehe, I'm sure Jiraiya would pick up on that fact. I could see them saying something like that. Their might be something like that kept in~
coldblue2015; Yeah, he's going to have fun interactions with each of them, develop both of their characters in fun ways. Thanks for the suggestions! He is yeah, Fugaku doesn't hate him for no reason, it's a deep reason about his Mother, and the fact Ryouta looks like her doesn't help. His Father was the one with the Sharingan, the Mother was from perhaps a different clan. Ryouta is going to develop those quite a bit, and will be quite well versed in Genjutsu. That sounds good, I'll check them out. He is yeah, Yashiro, as Tobi said, is a Pawn. Thanks, you also!
Miraculous Psychic Hero 100; Thanks very much! He's going to get some major development quite soon, and yeah, we'll have to see if Shisui survives here, if he doesn't, then Ryouta's going to be going through quite a bit. Haha, it does seem that Lee has a thing for Izumi, Itachi does have a little competition huh~? Yeah, Ryouta's gonna be connecting with Naruko this chapter. Thanks for the harem suggestions! It was pretty sad that Kimimaro died like he did, it could be fun to explore more about either a male or female version. That sounds like a cool scenario.
Derek 23; Thanks, I'll try!
Zombiep1zza123; I thought it would be cool if he was. Thanks for the suggestions!
ShadowUzumaki55; He has yeah, Hinata is rather shocked, but also curious as well. Yup, they're on their way to becoming Ninja's~ He is, that's how he is in the Light Novel, he'd prefer to let others do his work, and is cowardly when faced in a fight with Itachi. Yeah, he's gonna perfect it this chapter. Thanks for the suggestions!
AlphaFlash; They'd be cool, thanks for the suggestions!
Silver crow; Thanks! Yup, they're in the harem. Kushina wont be in this story. Maybe in another one. Yeah, it would be cool if she was his student huh. If she is his student or not, doesn't mean she couldn't be in the harem, so it wouldn't matter either way. Sai's alright as a character. She could be yeah. Yeah, they met for the first time, and have begun developing their relationships. Hehe, I'm sure Ryouta wouldn't be bothered right now about his love life since he's still a child. He might learn some from Izumi before, whatever happens happens~ Bit of a grey area, I guess Hiruzen just let her go after everything that happened to her. Yeah, Ryouta is pretty understanding, knowing his brother is quite busy with his missions. Hehe, seems Lee probably wont, but he'll keep trying. Probably it was partly why he'd approach them. It would make sense since Danzo said he was saved by him many times. It does make it more messed up huh. Yup, seems like he's quite skilled. Danzo and Ryouta's relationship, now that's going to be fun to explore. Yeah, Ryouta wouldn't want them to put their friendship on hold for him. He did yeah~ Fugaku's feelings will become quite clear as the chapters go on. Ryouta's 6 years old, doesn't have the Sharingan, and Yashiro's at least competent enough to be someone Fugaku praised for his skills, so it's going to be quite difficult, but we'll see Ryouta's resolve not to give up, and his intelligent mind along with some skills that he's hinted at. Not saying Yashiro's the strongest Uchiha, clearly he isn't, but he's quite strong, but Ryouta isn't going to go down without a fight so we'll see how it goes. Yup, that's how Tobi sees him. By the time he graduates, he'll definitely have three tomoe Sharingan. Thanks for the suggestions! He could befriend them, would be quite different since Uchiha usually control Tailed Beasts in the series, mostly the Nine Tails. Karin would be cool if she joined there yeah. Kurotsuchi could do, it would've been cool if she got in the main series, so she might get it here. He could help Yakumo. Well you never know, she could have a nature Kekkei Genkai, or skilled in other areas. All I can say about what could happen to Shisui is up in the air, anything could happen to him, if he could survive or not.
Guest 1; Thanks for the votes! Yeah, I have a few ways on how to incorporate her into the story, and at different points depending when she comes.
Dark Thundercat; Yeah, that sounds like an interesting idea, thanks for the suggestion! Satsuki's got a journey in this story, it will differ from canon Sasuke, but she'll be developing and changing in some fun ways, and her relationship with Ryouta will play a major part of that development.
Freemaker; She could be in it if she was or wasn't his Sensei, I do like Anko quite a bit. I think that's right, I didn't watch that filler arc so I'm going off based on what's on the wikia.
Kamijou Killer; He could do that during the Chunin exams yeah. It would be cool if they all were. Yeah, it's gonna be fun exploring the relationship between Ryouta and Naruko.
War Sage; Thanks! Yeah, he'll become quite proficient with the Body Flicker, and the Afterimage clone techniques. He certainly could do when he awakens the Sharingan. Eventually, it could evolve with the right way to do it. Thanks for the suggestions!
Jack Gold Sword; Thanks for the suggestion!
Skull Flame; Yeah, it's Naruko, and Hinata's apart of it also. He did, and Satsuki isn't pleased about it. Hehe, Shisui truly doesn't know. He doesn't outright hate him, but acts coldly to him for a few reasons. Yashiro is kind of a fool~
MDM11; Orochimaru could teach him a few things, I can't spoil what's going to happen there yet. I do like those Jutsu's~ He could save a few of them yeah~
Guest 2; Thanks for the vote!
maxbrevan; Thanks very much! Thank you for the suggestions!
Guest 3; Thanks for the vote!
Guest2; Yeah, they could be, thanks for the vote!
Guest 4; Thanks for the vote!
L; Yeah, I like the idea of it being white~ It is a defining moment within the Naruto series, and all I can say right now is that things will happen, what exactly will happen will be revealed quite soon~ Ryouta would accept Naruko, due to not understanding why people don't, having some similar circumstances with her, and being curious about her, among other things.
Guest 5; I like that idea for a Fairy Tail fanfiction. Mirajane's really cool, and yeah, I can't think of anyone she's paired with in canon.
Andrew123456; Thanks for the suggestions! Yeah, he could be Konohamaru's Sensei along with Hanabi. Things will happen with what happens with the Uchiha, that's all I can say right now.
Guest 6; Thanks for the vote!
helios darkus; Thanks very much! Yeah, they've met for the first time, and have begun showing interest in the other. Yeah, he could help her perhaps. He's always trying to get strength and get stronger. Hinata was yeah, she could see that Naruko was serious despite what happened, and Ryouta's different to most Uchiha that she's seen. Shisui and Izumi have some playful banter. Ryouta will learn a few things from both Shisui and Izumi. Ryouta's and Itachi's relationship is going to be quite interesting, different to how canon Sasuke was with Itachi, that's all I can say right now. That is if Shisui and Izumi die in this story, they might end up surviving. I can't spoil anything right now about that. Whatever happens, they'll have a big impact on this story. Ino and Ryouta's relationship is going to be quite developing for both, sorry. Even if Hinata's in the harem, it doesn't mean Hanabi can't be. Hinata could still do that for Naruko. Thanks for the vote!
Guest 7; Thank you for the vote!
BloodRaven46; Thanks for the suggestions! Karin could do yeah~
Valtryek-sama; Yeah, it's a pretty cool team~
Guest 8; Izumi's feelings will always be strong for Itachi, especially as she'll know why he has to do what he's doing, she'll always love Ryouta and try to help him in anyway that she can. Thanks for the votes, and suggestions!
Guest 9; Thanks for the suggestions!
Guest 10; Thanks for the suggestions!
Guest 11; Yeah, that sounds like a cool idea to me! I like that idea, it would bring them closer. Hmmm, that does sound interesting, maybe someone that had some cool powers. I could see Naruko wanting to do that.
Well, with those lovely reviews out of the way, please check out the bottom of the chapter for some information about the story and now it's time to start the chapter!
The beginnings of friendship!
The day after Shisui showed him the basics of the Great Fireball Jutsu, Ryouta was practising it by the dock, shooting out flaming spheres that would become a little more finely controlled each time he released the Jutsu.
While he was doing that, Izumi sat down at a distance, and overlooked some of the medical books that she had, and looked through various different poisons.
"Fire Release, Great Fireball Jutsu!"
Izumi heard Ryouta call, and watched as he spewed out some flames.
She was quite impressed that he was picking up stuff about what he was doing, the chakra usage, and how he was improving a little bit more each time he performed it.
But as she was looking, she saw a flower falling before her face, landing on her open book.
She looked up to see that Lee was stood there, with a bright smile on his face, and a small blush on his cheeks as well.
She gave a bemused smile, and accepted the flower.
"Thank you very much Lee-kun, you're really sweet~"
"Aah! Just one way to win your heart!"
Izumi let out a cute laugh.
"Are you looking for Ryou-kun?"
"I was, but then I saw he was shooting fire out of his mouth. I didn't know he could perform Fire Release."
Izumi slowly nods.
"Yes, he's trying to perform our clans rite of passage Jutsu. He started just yesterday. He's quite the determined boy, and always tries his hardest, with everything that he does. So he's going to be trying his hardest with this Jutsu."
"I-I see...my rival is still burning strong! And now can fire flames out of his mouth! As expected of my rival! Always improving! It makes me want to improve also!"
"Improving huh..."
"That's right, I wish to try and become a great Ninja with just Taijutsu!"
Izumi gave a pleasing smile.
"It must be difficult, not being able to use Ninjutsu or Genjutsu."
Lee nodded.
Even though he knew it would be difficult, he still was going to try his hardest.
"Yes...I've been knocked down many times before, I've been told I wont be able to become a Ninja..."
Izumi placed a hand on top of his head, and gently petted, his face burned bright red from the touch.
"One day, I'm sure you're going to become a great Ninja. Don't give up, ever. Even if everyone tells you that you can't do it. Prove them wrong."
"Aah yes...I'll try my hardest, always!"
Izumi gave a cheerful smile and laughed together with Lee, as Ryouta heard the talking turning to see Lee stood there, so he stopped his training, ran over to Lee, and jumped to his side, Lee showing off a strong smile.
"Aah, hello Lee-san. Do you want to continue our rivalry?"
"Aah yes! That's right! Today, lets see who can do...fifty push ups the quickest! If you're not busy of course."
"Okay~ Sounds good to me~ I can take a break from Fire Release training for rivalry time!"
"Good attitude, then lets begin!"
Izumi giggled, she liked seeing the two being rather friendly with one another.
She thought it made it all the more better that they could actually help one another rather well.
She watched as they did the push ups, and how much fun that Ryouta was having doing it.
She hoped that these times would continue on for a long time...
A few days into the training to master the Fire Release Jutsu, Ryouta was sat in class at lunchtime, being surrounded by a number of girls.
He wanted to know the girls around him, and so far, the only ones that actually gave him any information was Ino, and Sakura. The rest would just giggle or do something else that Ryouta didn't really get.
But Ryouta couldn't get the thoughts of Naruko out of his mind.
Whenever he saw her, his eye was drawn to her.
He didn't know why.
She wasn't remarkable in class, he found out that she actually had some of the lowest scores in the class.
But when she spoke about becoming Hokage, when she acted up…
It was very intriguing for him to see and watch what she was going to do.
He also saw Hinata, despite what her clan had said, still interacted with Naruko, which he found really cool of her and how she was able to speak to Naruko, despite their obvious differences.
Since Satsuki was in the bathroom right now, his eyes went to Sakura, and smiled.
"Sakura-san, what do you know about her?"
Sakura's eyes went towards Naruko, then tilted her head.
"Erm...I don't know anything about her really...why do you ask?"
Ryouta shrugged.
"It's just...I don't know...no, it's nothing. Never mind."
Ino, seeing that Ryouta was curious leaned closer.
"I know a few things about her...well, I don't know if they're true or not...but, I haven't ever seen her parents before, when we're in the park, no one ever picks her up."
Ryouta hummed, wondering if the reason why he was fascinated with her, was because he could also understand not having parents.
Ino then continued.
"I also see people looking at her weirdly, and whispering stuff."
"Me too...I don't know why though..."
Sakura admitted, Ryouta furrowed his brows.
He did remember what the Hyuga clan member had said to Hinata, and what he had witnessed with his own eyes.
He pondered if he should go over or not.
He could see that she was plenty happy with Hinata, so he simply left it alone for the moment.
Satsuki soon came back into the room, and sat down near Ryouta.
"After school, lets try and get in some training. If Dad's away of course."
"Sure, I don't mind. Sounds good to me~"
"Good, then I'll show you some new moves. I'm sure you'll be surprised."
Ryouta smiled, though he couldn't get his mind off of Naruko.
He didn't even know why that was.
Just something about her eyes, told him that she was...different to others he knew.
That something about her, he could relate with very well.
But what that something was, he truly didn't know.
When he was walking home that day after training a bit with Satsuki, Ryouta walked with Izumi since Shisui was a little busy, but Ryouta didn't mind that, since he did quite like Izumi and spending time with her.
She was speaking about the new medical stuff that she was doing but it mostly went over Ryouta's head, since he didn't know about medical stuff.
"Izumi-chan...can I ask you something?"
Izumi paused, then nodded.
"Yes?"
"Well...it's really weird...lately, when I've seen a girl...I have been...I don't know how to say it..."
Izumi raised an eyebrow.
"Aah, you have a crush on someone?"
Ryouta shook his head.
"I don't think so...but, whenever I look at her...I feel as if I...understand the look in her eyes..."
Izumi hummed at what he said.
"That's curious. Who is it?"
"It's Naruko Uzumaki-san."
Izumi was caught off guard with that.
Even she knew a bit about Naruko, and what was within the young girl.
"I see, so it's Naruko-san. Aah, it's so cute~"
She teased, so Ryouta smiled.
"Izumi-chan...do you know much about her? When I try and speak to her...something always keeps us from getting close. Either people...or even adults at one point. I don't really understand that at all...even an adult yesterday...they didn't want me to go near her..."
Izumi furrowed her brows.
"What you do, is up to you Ryou-kun. Do you want to be friends with this girl?"
"I'd...I'd like to know more about her."
Izumi gently rubbed his head.
"Then you should do what you need to do sweetie."
"Thank you Izumi-chan."
"Hehe, no need to thank me~"
Izumi smiled out, as they continued to the Uchiha Compound.
Upon making it, Yashiro's eyes went towards them immediately, and made no attempt to hide his disdain for them. He even had a superior smile on his lips, as if he truly believed himself to be better than both Ryouta and Izumi.
"I saw you trying to use Great Fireball Jutsu, is that right?"
Ryouta glanced at him, while Izumi scowled.
"It's a Jutsu Shisui-kun is teaching him."
"I just want to wish you luck, Ryouta-kun. Do your best."
It was passive aggressive, at best, that's how Izumi felt.
Even the tone he used was sickly, and full of arrogance.
It was almost as if Yashiro wanted Ryouta to fail.
But Izumi knew Ryouta would succeed.
"It's alright, he'll be able to do it in no time."
Yashiro's face didn't change from his condescending smile, but deep inside he found it insulting that someone that he didn't consider a true Uchiha was learning a rite of passage Jutsu, and he wanted to say something.
But he knew that if Fugaku heard about it, then he'd be put under supervision, and he definitely didn't want that.
"That's good to hear, Uchiha should be able to strive to be better than everyone else."
"I think it should be that people should strive to be the best they can be. Don't you think so Yashiro-san? Everyone can do amazing things if given the chance."
Yashiro didn't disagree, and simply nodded his head slowly.
As he watched Ryouta and Izumi walk away, his hand clenched so tight that his knuckles turned white.
He found it difficult keeping a straight face, and knew that sooner or later, his anger was going to erupt.
But he knew he'd have to keep a low profile, or the plan wouldn't work, and he'd be the one who'd get arrested for their deaths.
The next day, Ryouta and the others in class were doing a battle training exercise. Ryouta had been up first, and his fist ended up embedding itself in a boy he didn't know, knocking him down to the ground, and he was declared the winner of the match.
He smiled, going back over to Satsuki.
"Heh, pretty fast, Ryou."
"Thanks Satsuki-chan~"
Satsuki slowly nods, glancing at some of the girls looking towards Ryouta with a small giggle escaping their mouths, rolling her eyes at the sight.
"Next, it's Satsuki Uchiha, and you're going to be going against, Hinata Hyuga."
Iruka called, while Ryouta gave a cheerful smile.
"Go on Satsuki-chan, do your best."
"Hmph, right."
Hinata looked worried, while Satsuki glanced at her.
They then walked to the centre, facing one another.
But Satsuki noticed that Hinata was shaking.
She looked worried on what was going to happen.
"This is only training, no need to be nervous."
Satsuki called out to Hinata who wore surprise.
"R-Right...y-yes, I-I know..."
Despite saying it, Satsuki could see that Hinata still looked unsure.
"As I said, it's only training."
Satsuki got into a fighting position, as did Hinata, albeit nervously, something Ryouta picked up on as well.
He then watched as the match began, with Satsuki shooting forward with high speed.
Hinata continued to shake, and then she thrust out her palm, forcing Satsuki to dodge out of the way.
"She's fast..."
Hinata noted to herself.
Hinata followed her with her eyes, something Satsuki noticed.
With how she was able to keep track of her, Satsuki gave the ever so slightest of smiles.
Hinata allowed her palm to sail towards the right hand side, where Satsuki was, but the young Uchiha managed to duck out of the way, getting to the right hand side of her, and placed her right fist into the side of Hinata's arm.
Using her strength, Satsuki knocked her off balance enough for the Uchiha to get low on the ground, and swing her leg out, tripping Hinata up with a thud sound.
Ryouta though during that brief battle, could see that Hinata was reacting to Satsuki.
He didn't believe she had the Byakugan, the eye ability of the Hyuga, activated as well.
It just seemed that she lacked confidence.
Naruko cheered on her friend "Great job Hinata!" trying to instill more confidence into her, from what Ryouta could see.
Hinata smiled weakly, and walked off the battlefield as they watched the others continue their practice matches as Satsuki stood by her.
"That girl, the Hyuga girl. Did you see it?"
Ryouta turned to her.
"She was able to react to you, if that's what you mean."
"Yeah, none of the other people I've faced could do that. But it seems she's quite nervous. Next time, I wish to see if she can use the Byakugan. Do you think she can?"
"I think she probably can, but maybe finds it hard to control, or drains too much chakra right now since she's young."
"I guess. Still, would be interesting to see."
Ryouta glanced at Hinata, seeing her speaking to Naruko, and he lightly smiled.
It was rare for Satsuki to take interest in anyone.
He thought she probably saw something, intriguing about Hinata, now he wondered if it was the same thing he saw.
After classes had ended for the day, Ryouta waited in front of the gates at the Academy, waiting for Shisui or Izumi to come and collect him, as that was the norm. he was capable of walking back home himself, and on occasion, he had done so.
Though today Ryouta recalled that Shisui said one of them would pick him up, so he waited patiently.
He had to say goodbye to Satsuki after her Father came for her.
Fugaku didn't want Ryouta walking with Satsuki, and while he wasn't exactly happy about it, he was alright with it.
He noticed that as the people dwindled away, he saw that most of the students had gone, with only a few people remaining behind. Some of the parents spoke to their children, while Ryouta saw that Naruko didn't have any parents coming for her.
She was sat on her own.
He thought maybe this would be the perfect chance to go and speak to her.
Maybe become friends, so he went to move towards her…
When he saw an adult he didn't recognize come over, and stop him.
It was a rather slim woman, but Ryouta could tell that she wasn't a Ninja.
She was most likely a civilian.
"Aah, you must be the young Uchiha. I've heard so much about you~"
Ryouta, trying to be polite, smiled.
"Yes, my name is Ryouta Uchiha."
"Aah, I see~ Ryouta Uchiha-kun, my daughters told me so much about you. It seems she's a little smitten~"
"That's...sweet."
Ryouta looked towards Naruko, something the woman noticed and stepped in front so Ryouta didn't look towards Naruko.
"How about you come over to our house sometime? My daughter would like that~"
"Eeh...y-yes, maybe. I'd have to ask my brother..."
"Of course, Shisui-kun isn't it?"
Ryouta tried to move around her, while also trying to be kind.
But the woman kept trying to get in the way, almost...no, it definitely was her trying to stop Ryouta going towards Naruko.
"T-That's right."
"Ooh Shisui-kun, he's handsome as well. I'm sure you'll also grow up to be rather handsome~"
"Thank you. But erm...sorry, could I please get past?"
"Ooh, don't you want to talk to me?"
"No, of course I do. I just wouldn't mind speaking to Naruko-san..."
The woman's face fell, and she bent down.
"Ryouta-kun, you've got a good future ahead of you, don't let that girl drag you down."
Ryouta didn't like the sound of this woman's voice.
It was sickly, and Ryouta found it rather rude.
"I'm sorry?"
As he said it, Shisui arrived, watching from a distance.
"All I'm saying is that the people with a future, shouldn't mingle with those who don't. You can be an excellent Ninja, that girl on the other hand...she wont be. She's not going to be a great Ninja, she's wasting her time."
Naruko could hear what was being said, and hung her head down.
It was the same as the others.
She didn't know why people treated her like this either…
Shisui on the other hand could see something within Ryouta's eyes.
It was...protective feelings.
Probably due to how some Uchiha had said that about him before, how he didn't have a future, and he was wasting his time trying to be a Ninja, to Shisui at least, it must have struck a chord within him.
"How do you know what she's going to turn out like? She could become the greatest Ninja of all time for all we know. People also said I couldn't be great either, but I want to prove them wrong so I try as hard as I can. Maybe she will surprise everyone too."
Naruko turned back to Ryouta with bewildered eyes, while Shisui lightly smiled.
The woman looked troubled, and didn't know what to say.
Naruko didn't know what to say either.
It was the first time she could recall that anyone would stand up for her like that.
Someone would defy an adult and tell them what they thought was true.
"I-I see...t-then, please excuse me Uchiha-kun...nice to meet you."
The woman blinked a few times, before walking off as Shisui moved closer.
Naruko looked towards Ryouta, trying to figure a number of things out about him, wondering why he'd even bother standing up for her.
They hadn't really interacted before.
But she found it...nice that someone would do that for her.
"Hey, Ryou~"
"Shi-chan, there you are~"
Ryouta spoke, seeing that Naruko seemed to be running off.
While he did want to speak to her, he thought he'd have to wait for another day for them to interact since she seemed in a hurry.
"Aah, I'm here~ Sorry for being late."
"No, Shi-chan. We only just got out about...five minutes ago, I think."
"Haha, I see~ So I'm only five minutes late? Then I'll have to move five minutes faster in the future~"
"Shi-chan, I could walk home on my own, I know Izumi-chan's also busy with her medical studies."
"Maybe you could, but I like spending time with you...unless...I get it, I'm not cool enough to spend time with you? Now that you're in the Academy, are you too cool for me?"
Ryouta gave him a bright smile, and lightly tapped his hand.
"Silly, I'd always want to spend time with you Shi-chan."
"That's good~ I also saw what you did then, defending that girl."
"I don't understand Shi-chan...why do adults seem to not like Naruko-san? Is it like me...and the Uchiha?"
Shisui's face remained the same.
But he felt his stomach churning a little bit.
Ryouta seemed to notice something was going on.
With the adults.
He didn't know what to say, he knew he couldn't explain about Naruko's special status.
But he also knew that Ryouta was inquisitive, so he'd not give up.
"Eeh well, different people have different opinions Ryou. We all can't say what's going on in someone's head. Maybe some adults just think she's a prankster or something, I have seen a few pranks before."
"I guess...but, I feel as if it's something more than that..."
Shisui continued to smile, as he lift up Ryouta in his arms.
"Aah well, lets go and get some food, okay? I was thinking maybe some ramen~"
"Ooh, because of your girlfriend being there?"
Shisui gave a slight curious look and surprised Ryouta when he began to stutter ever so slightly.
"S-She isn't my girlfriend..."
Ryouta gave a light hearted smile.
"If you say so Shi-chan."
"Haha, come on then, lets go~"
Shisui ran off with Ryouta in his arms, while thinking about what Ryouta was saying.
He wondered if Ryouta would figure it out on his own.
He was a smart child, he could see that the treatment Naruko received wasn't normal.
Even for pranks, it seemed a bit much for how they felt about her.
Though he knew he couldn't say anything, on the Hokage's orders.
At the end of the day, Ryouta went to go and get in some training with the Great Fireball Jutsu.
But when he got there, he saw that Yashiro was there, with a few of his friends, and when Yashiro noticed, he made it a point to stare at Ryouta as if to say "You're not coming here." at least that's what Ryouta got off of him.
He didn't want to be confrontational with him, so he decided to move on, and find somewhere else where he could train.
Yashiro gave him a condescending look as he travelled off on his own.
Walking through the Compound, he couldn't find any good places to train, so he decided to go out of it, but remembered that he couldn't be too long or Shisui would worry.
As he walked around, Ryouta saw someone he believed he at least somewhat recognized walking on his hands.
"It's you..."
The man stopped, his mask going towards Ryouta.
"It's your friendly neighbour Tobi at your service!" Tobi exclaimed hyperactively, then his single eye focused on Ryouta. "Ooh, it's you again, that Uchiha boy. I remember you. Hey, it's been a while!"
Ryouta recognized him quite well, remembering his...curious personality.
"Yes, did you find your way?"
"I certainly did~ Thanks for the directions~"
Ryouta couldn't work Tobi out.
Something about him was rather, off.
"Do you, live around here?"
Tobi smiled under his mask.
"Sort of, I come and go a lot~"
"You...have a contract with Konoha?"
"Haha, like that exactly. I have stuff that I do for the village, that's all. I see everywhere, the Land of Fire, Wind, and all over the place~ I've met many Ninja's before, but usually they're really weird to speak to. Actually, when we met, I had asked a few Ninja's for help, but they ignored me~"
"Oh...I'm sorry that happened to you."
Tobi waved his hand.
"Aah, don't worry about that. So what are you doing?"
"Ooh, erm...well..."
Ryouta wasn't sure what to say since he didn't know Tobi that well.
Tobi waved his hand.
"It's fine, I have to go anyway! Have fun!"
Tobi jumped from his hands, onto his feet, and took off running down the street with a wacky sound escaping his mouth.
But then Tobi came running back, and stood before Ryouta.
"By the way, you should totally continue being a good boy like me! Don't be a downer okay? Smile, and have plenty of fun!"
"Eeh...sure."
Tobi saluted Ryouta, and ran off into the unknown.
But then Tobi came shooting back once more, and stood before the bewildered Ryouta.
He just stared at Ryouta for a few seconds, before bowing his head.
"I can tell, you've got a bright future ahead of you~ Keep trying your best~"
Tobi then shot off once more, leaving Ryouta to contemplate what had just happened.
Shrugging, Ryouta took off once more, unaware of Tobi's watchful eye on him.
As he walked through the village, Ino happened to come across him, and saw that he was thinking about something deeply.
She wondered what he was doing, and thought about if she should speak to him or not.
She wanted to at least say hello, so she did decide to follow after him, although he moved rather quickly, so she found it difficult to keep up with him.
After walking through the village, he entered an open area, he found a good spot for him to train, and began practising the Great Fireball Jutsu alone. Since he was in an open area, he didn't have to worry about setting trees, or anything akin to that, on fire.
As he was practising though, Ino suddenly came running towards him, panting.
"Ino-san, what are you doing here?"
"I-I saw you walking around. I came to see what you were doing."
"Oh, I was just practising."
Ino gave a cute smile.
"Even now, you're still practising? But it's the end of the day."
"I know, but I still like training as much as I can. I want to be strong like my brother, and I wont get there if I don't train."
Ino looked astonished by his determined state, even when no one was around, he still was practising
No one was around to train him, to guide him, and yet he was still continuing on.
"So what kind of training are you doing?"
"I'm trying to master the Great Fireball Jutsu."
"Really? Will you show me?"
Ryouta nodded.
"Sure, I don't mind."
Ryouta placed his hands together, weaved through the hand signs, and then uttered "Fire Release, Great Fireball Jutsu!" and from his mouth, a good sized flame shot out into a decent sized fireball, shooting towards the sky so it didn't hit or hurt anyone.
Ino looked impressed, and began having a small blush on her cheeks.
"Awesome, you can already do that huh? It must be so cool~"
"Actually, it's really hot."
Ino began giggling.
"Haha, funny~"
Ryouta overlooked Ino for a few moments, before smiling gently.
"Ino-san, if I remember right, the Yamanaka clan also has a few cool techniques, right?"
"Yeah, I'll be learning them as I go through the Academy. Some will have to come later on though since they'll be difficult to perform. Right now though, I think that I'll just stick to the Academy stuff. But still, seeing you doing that only makes me want to work harder!"
"Work harder? We could train together if you'd like?"
At that...Ino's face became a little more red.
Spending time alone with him…
Being able to be one on one with him, without others following either…
"S-Sure, that would be great. I could use some help with Taijutsu, it isn't my strong suit."
"Taijutsu huh? Of course, we could learn more together~"
Ino smiled childlike, and nodded strongly.
"Yeah, I can't wait! But for now, can I watch you, perform your Jutsu?"
"Sure, I don't mind."
Ino sat down and watched Ryouta perform more Jutsu.
Seeing him training, actually began inspiring her, wondering if she could become stronger with training.
Just a little more than half a week had passed since Ryouta was first shown the Great Fireball Jutsu, and now was the time he was going to show Shisui the results of his training. Shisui couldn't help but admire how eager he was show.
"So, you think you're got it down Ryou?"
Shisui asked, very curious to see if he had actually done so or not.
But then he paused, when feeling them being watched.
His eyes looked around, looking for the source…
It soon became apparent that it was Fugaku.
His ever watchful eyes on Ryouta.
He was intrigued to find out what Fugaku wished for, and simply kept back his words, watching him with keen eyes.
"That's right Shi-chan, I think I can do it this time. Just watch me."
Shisui smiled strongly.
"Alright then, show me what you've got."
Ryouta nodded, and inhaled deeply, weaving through the hand signs carefully, and eagerly.
Ryouta then breathed out of his mouth as he said "Fire Release, Great Fireball Jutsu!" and unleashed a very decently ball of fire.
It was bigger than Shisui's entire body, and the potency of the flames were quite surprising for a boy his age. The flames were even in the sphere shape, without any unruly fire, it was something Shisui was so happy to see.
Shisui could see the water below the fire was beginning to heat up with the flames being near, and some steam was rising upwards.
Shisui blinked a number of times, seeing how Ryouta had his mouth open wide, almost as if he was a fire breathing Dragon.
Fugaku looked stunned by what he was witnessing.
Seeing Ryouta performing the Jutsu so well, it reminded him of something Ryouta's Mother had once said to him.
Remembering that she wanted him to be strong and kind...
Fugaku remembered clearly, and now seeing it before his eyes, he knew that perhaps, Ryouta was skilled with Fire Release Jutsu, like most members, if not all, members of the Uchiha clan, and seeing him master it in less than a week, he knew what Ryouta was.
"He's quite skilled, he's mastered that just under a week. I can't see any wasted chakra in the Jutsu, the flames are steady, and balanced rather well. The structure of the ball itself is a near perfect round shape, and the heat of the fire is what I'd expect an Uchiha who learns the Jutsu. Perhaps I should teach Satsuki that Jutsu as well..."
He mused in his mind, before taking one last look, seeing Shisui's happiness.
Shaking his head, he walked away.
He didn't say anything to Ryouta, but he was glad at least Ryouta had some potential.
Though he still had a number of conflicting emotions erupting inside of him, and he wasn't sure what to think.
Once Ryoua's fireball disappeared, Shisui gave him a strong and happy smile.
"Wow, that's amazing Ryou! You got that down very quickly~ If I remember, I think I got it down around the same amount of time as you did. So you should be very proud of yourself Ryou. I know that I certainly am~"
Ryouta gave a humble smile.
"I was thinking about you, Shi-chan. How skilled you are, I wanted to be just as strong as you...no, I want to be even stronger than you, Shi-chan!"
Shisui was slightly surprised.
But also, he was rather happy that Ryouta had said that.
Shisui gave his brightest smile.
"That's a good boy. Aim high, higher than me Ryou! I'm sure that you'll get there eventually. But always remember to keep that kindness of yours. Whatever happens."
Ryouta furrowed his brows.
"Whatever...happens?"
"Yeah, you know, it's a hard world out there. You always have to be prepared to fight, but remember your kindness. Mom always said that an act of kindness can change a persons life, and Dad said that he fought to protect rather than kill."
"Shi-chan...I like that. Fighting...to protect, and kindness can change peoples lives..."
Shisui smiled, gently petting Ryouta's head.
"It allowed Dad to continue on, and the same with Mom...always so compassionate, though anger her or threaten her children, and she'd knock you out within a second...Fugaku learned that the hard way...and a few other strong Ninja...but she always laughed it off at the end...she really was kind..." Shisui smiled at the memory of his Mother, before exhaling slowly, as he began feeling a little emotional and wanted to be happy for Ryouta. "Well, enough about that. We should celebrate you learning the Jutsu! Next, I'll have to teach you more~"
"Yes, I'd like to learn! Izumi-chan said she might even teach me Medical Jutsu~"
"That would be cool~"
The brothers laughed together, enjoying one another's company.
As they celebrated, Itachi came strolling along.
His curious eyes went between Ryouta and Shisui.
"Did I miss something?"
"Ryou just mastered the Great Fireball Jutsu."
Shisui said like a true proud elder brother would.
Itachi was taken by surprise.
"I...I see, that's quite the accomplishment. Well done, Ryou."
Ryouta chortled, and rubbed the back of his head sheepishly.
"Thanks Itachi-san! Do you need my brother?"
Ryouta smiled at Itachi with affection, something Itachi wasn't sure how to respond to.
"Yes, if you could spare him?"
"Sure!"
Itachi showed a rare hint of a smile on his face.
"Incidentally, my Father wont be returning home for a few hours, so if you'd like to spend time with Satsuki, I know she'd be particularly happy about it."
Ryouta's eyes turn to Shisui.
"Can I Shi-chan?"
"Hah, of course. Go, have fun."
"Okay! Bye Shi-chan, love you!"
"Love you too~"
Ryouta shot off like a speeding bullet, leaving behind the two male Uchiha.
Once gone, and making sure they were alone, Itachi moved closer.
"Hokage-sama wishes to see us, about the Uchiha."
Shisui's face turned more concerned, but understanding also.
"Yes...I thought it would come eventually. Lets go."
With that, the pair disappeared in a blinding speed.
Standing before the Hokage, and some of the village elders, they listened to everything that had to be said. Shisui and Itachi didn't even utter a single word as the Hokage talked about what he, and some of the village elders thought about the Uchiha.
It was difficult to listen.
That tensions were this high.
But, they also knew that it had to be done.
Things were escalating and they needed to be sorted out.
"...I know that it is a burden that we should have no right to ask...in fact, even as I speak these words, my heart wishes that a different solution could come about...that the village wouldn't have to think about even trying to stop any of its villages..."
"But the Uchiha clan are very dangerous." Danzo spoke up, to the annoyance of Shisui and Itachi who didn't particularly like his tone of voice. "While I appreciate that you're both Uchiha, do you value your clan above the village, or is it the other way around? Because if something would happen, those siblings of yours would be caught in the crossfire. Innocent Uchiha that have done nothing, could be brought in by Uchiha to be soldiers, or could be victims of the adults. What would you do then?"
Hiruzen's old eyes went towards Danzo.
He couldn't believe that he was saying these things to Shisui and Itachi, while they were trying to convince them to join their side, and help spy on the Uchiha, even if Hiruzen didn't like the idea of spying on fellow comrades of Konoha.
"Danzo..."
Hiruzen began, but Shisui stopped him.
"No, Hokage-sama. Please don't be worried. Danzo-sama's words might sound harsh...but, I do understand the intentions behind his words. The simple answer is...the clan is very important, we are Uchiha, and I can't speak for Itachi personally, but for myself, I'd like to avoid any kind of fighting between our clan and the village. Ever since the Nine Tails attack, things have escalated, and on both sides, it's been a difficult time."
"Both sides? Are you saying Konoha has also done wrong doings?"
Danzo said with a raised eyebrow.
Before Shisui could say anything in response to Danzo, Hiruzen stepped in.
"It is true, we could, and should have handled the situation back then with more grace, and be more open minded."
"Hiruzen..."
Danzo began, only to be cut off by Hiruzen himself.
"Danzo, even you cannot deny that the handling of the situation has been difficult on both sides. We both have made mistakes. If we had handled it better in the past, then the present would not be as difficult to navigate." Danzo didn't say anything, and merely sat back as Hiruzen faced the two Uchiha men. "I realize that this is a difficult thing of us to ask..."
Shisui could also understand how difficult it was for Hiruzen to ask this.
But Shisui did understand the thoughts and feelings of Hiruzen.
"Hokage-sama, I will do what is necessary for both Uchiha and Konoha. If war can be averted, then that is the best outcome."
"Yes, I agree Shisui-san."
Hiruzen spoke after Shisui did in a kind tone.
Itachi, upon hearing this, looked towards Shisui, seeing the conflicting emotions within him.
Shisui was someone that loved the Uchiha clan.
But he also loved the village.
He knew it would be difficult for Shisui to do this task.
But if he was willing to do it…
"I also will do what is necessary for the future of both Uchiha and the village."
Shisui turned to him in mild surprise.
"Itachi..."
"I can't let you do it all yourself."
As much as Itachi could, he gave a joking tone.
Shisui appreciated his dry joking tone.
"Then...if you're sure, lets work together to make sure that the clan and village both avert this disaster. Whatever it takes."
"Yes, whatever it takes."
Danzo raised an eyebrow at that.
Whatever it takes…
That got his mind into a thinking pattern that was getting darker and darker as time was going on.
His lone eye went towards Shisui's...then remembered about Shisui's little brother...
But then his mind snapped back to the conversation when Hiruzen's voice got louder.
"Thank you, both of you. I know what burdens this must place on you, but you have my assurance that I will try my hardest to try and avert any kind of fighting if we can. For the moment, we just need to know the mindset of the Uchiha, and what, if anything, they have planning."
Shisui and Itachi slowly nod, and begin explaining what they knew, and what they thought about the situation at hand.
As they were, Danzo couldn't help but think that this wouldn't work.
He didn't believe Uchiha could ever change, and that this was only delaying the inevitable.
And he'd have to take actions into his own hands.
Once the meeting had concluded, they departed from the Hokage's secret meeting place, but as they did, Shisui noticed that there was a certain...coldness within Danzo. It was something that he had only seen in the most ruthless, or the most dedicated to their cause.
He didn't know what Danzo was truly capable of, and he'd rather avoid that if he could.
"Say, Itachi. I'm surprised you signed up for this."
"I was going to say the same about you."
Itachi revealed, surprising Shisui.
"How so?"
"You're quite, kind hearted. I know you're a great Ninja, but since this is the clan you love so much..."
"I could say the same about you. This is your Father, he isn't my Father. I can emotionally detach myself from the situation, I'm not sure you'd be able to do the same."
"Perhaps...but, while they are my parents, I also have to acknowledge that my Father at least is beginning to cross lines that shouldn't be crossed. I can understand the tension between the clan and village ever since I was young, ever since the Nine Tails first attacked."
"Right...well, we still have one another to fall back on. It would be safest to contact each other that wouldn't raise suspicion."
"It would make sense. We shouldn't act differently than normally. Good thing is that we are already friends so us walking around together wouldn't raise suspicions. But what Danzo-sama had said during the meeting..."
Shisui could understand Itachi's worries.
"Nothing will happen to either Ryou, or Satsuki-chan. I promise to do my best to avert the clan from trying anything."
Itachi could hear the seriousness in Shisui's words.
He also believed that he'd have to try his best, and hoped that they'd be able to succeed with one another, and stop the clan from doing anything.
When Shisui arrived home that evening, the meeting with Hiruzen and Danzo was fresh in his mind.
He had thought about it for a while now, how the clan might try something, and how the village would respond.
He also thought about what Danzo had said.
About Ryouta possibly being collateral damage if something was to happen.
If Uchiha ever did try anything...
His eyes went towards Ryouta, seeing that he was quietly drawing on a scroll, a storage scroll at that.
He even saw that Ryouta was drawing some kind of sealing symbol which surprised him.
"What're you working on Ryou?"
"Aah, I'm just working on some Sealing Jutsu."
Shisui blinked.
"How come?"
"Because, I want to seal some food for Shi-chan. I know Shi-chan sometimes doesn't have time to stop and eat, so I'm working on making food for Shi-chan when you're on long missions. It can store them for a long time..."
At that, Shisui smiled, bending down towards him, and gently petted his head.
"You're so sweet Ryou. You're always thinking of me."
"It's because...you're my big brother, I always think about helping you, Shi-chan."
Shisui felt touched by his words, it was very refreshing to see Uchiha like Ryouta, like Itachi, like Izumi and even Satsuki around. He'd even say that a few good civilian Uchiha weren't even any kind of danger to the village.
He just needed to make sure that the ones that were, didn't pursue their goals.
"That's really nice, thanks Ryou."
Ryouta smiled.
"The least I can do. I've also been working on using wire to control some shurikens Shi-chan, like you taught me, remember?"
"Yes, I remember." Shisui gently pets his head. "Ryou, can I ask you something?"
Ryouta cocked his head.
"Yes Shi-chan?"
"You know...I know that some of the Uchiha are mean to you...but what do you think about the clan? Honestly."
Ryouta thought it was a strange question to ask, but he answered it regardless.
"Shi-chan...I love Uchiha, even if they don't like me. I know...that the clan probably wont ever accept me...but, it doesn't mean I'm not proud to come from this clan. We should...do our clan proud, right? Even if they don't like us."
Shisui smiled.
He was glad that Ryouta said that.
"Yes, that's exactly it Ryou. Lets always try and make the clan proud, and make sure that it's great, and humble too."
"Yes!"
Shisui was convinced now.
If he wasn't before.
Seeing Ryouta…
He was the reason he'd do anything.
He knew he couldn't do everything on his own, but he was going to do what was best both for the village, and for the future of his little brother. Even if it meant spying on his own clan, he'd make sure that he'd stop whatever would happen.
It had been three weeks since Ryouta entered the Academy, a little over a week since Ryouta managed to use the Fire Release, Great Fireball Jutsu and after the day had finished, Ryouta was patiently waiting for Shisui to come and pick him up, and watched other people leave with their families.
He would have left with Satsuki, but he saw that Fugaku wouldn't allow that and chose to wait for Shisui.
He knew Izumi was in the middle of her own training and Shisui would be back pretty soon.
But as he saw more and more families go, he saw Naruko sat on her own.
Hinata was ushered away with some Hyuga clan members, so Naruko was left on her own.
Seeing as the adults were gone, and only they remained, besides Iruka who watched from the classroom window, Ryouta approached Naruko, sitting down beside her, and didn't say anything for a few moments.
He wondered what he could say.
He couldn't outright ask if she didn't have any parents, he didn't want to be rude to her.
But then, Naruko being quite the blunt person, decided to speak up.
"Do you have any parents?"
Ryouta was taken aback by her sudden question.
"Erm...no, I have Shi-chan. He's my big brother."
"Oh...your big brother? What's it like...to have a big brother?"
Since it was the first time they had a true conversation, Ryouta wasn't sure how to speak to her.
But, he knew that speaking from his heart, was the best way for him to go forward.
"It's...I don't know how to explain...Shi-chan's really kind, and caring...he's really nice, and keeps me safe...I really love Shi-chan."
"Oh...that sounds nice..."
"How come you asked?"
"I...I just never see you with a Dad or Mom, that's all."
Naruko admitted, Ryouta furrowed his brows.
"Don't you...have anyone?"
Ryouta asked, remembering that they thought she could be an orphan.
If she was, then they'd have more in common.
Though he was glad to have Shisui, if this girl didn't have anyone...then he felt really sad for her.
Naruko shook her head.
"Old man Hokage checks in on me sometimes, Iruka-sensei does too since I started the Academy...but, I live alone..."
"It must be lonely..." Ryouta budged closer. "I'm sorry."
Naruko was confused.
"Why are you sorry?"
"I wish...I had come sooner...I didn't know...what to say...and when I tried, it seemed that people would come between us..."
Naruko blinked for a few moments, before suddenly slapping him hard on the back, almost knocking him off of his seat.
"Hahaha! You're very odd!"
"I'm...odd?"
Ryouta didn't get why he was odd.
Naruko though just let out a small cute laughing sound.
"Yeah, saying sorry for stuff like that, doesn't make sense to me! We're talking now, right?"
"Yes, I guess you're right. Still, Naruko-san...I wish I spoke earlier."
"Maybe I should have...hehehe, I didn't know what to say. Seeing your crazy skills, I also wanted to know how you got so good..."
"I train really hard, that's all."
"Train…? Is it just that?"
"Yes, I just train hard. Shi-chan sometimes trains with me."
"I didn't think it would be that simple~ But...ooh yeah! I forgot, thanks for helping out Hinata and me that time with those girls, and again with that mean woman as well, thanks for sticking up for me...it was nice, no one ever does that."
"Well, I will. Because, we're friends now, right?"
Naruko was stunned by his words.
But she liked them as well.
"Hehehe, yeah~! But don't worry, you wont have to help me forever, as I'm going to become the greatest Hokage this village has ever seen!"
Ryouta smiled at her earnest nature.
How she wasn't giving up, even when people seemed to be against her.
"Naruko-san, can I ask...why do you want to become the Hokage? Is it to become the strongest?"
"Eh...I want...I want people to recognize me...to see me...you know? To not...just look past me...or through me as if I'm not there...or they don't want me around...if I'm Hokage, then they'll have to want me around...they'll finally see me..."
Ryouta gave a sympathetic smile for her.
He could understand that well.
The Uchiha did that to him.
Look at him as if he wasn't there.
Or gave him dirty looks.
Or didn't want him around.
"I see you, Naruko-san."
Those words…
They felt so good to hear from someone.
Someone that was genuine behind the words.
"It's going to be hard, you know? Being Hokage I mean."
"Yeah, I'm gonna have to train really hard, and become the strongest! Stronger than everyone!"
"Hehe, I see~ Then I can't wait~"
Naruko blinked a few times.
It was...weird that someone was not looking down on her, or mocking her dreams.
She wasn't used to it.
But there was a burning question deep inside that she had to ask.
"You aren't, looking to become Hokage?"
Naruko thought it might be reasonable.
She saw how skilled he was.
How he was able to fight and have a calm demeanour.
Ryouta shook his head.
"Erm...while it would be great, Shi-chan...my brother, said that Ninja's don't have to be in the spotlight to be able to keep peace, like the Anbu. I'd be fine living in the shadows, and helping out people that way. But, I'll support you becoming Hokage."
Naruko gave a big "Thanks!" and they continued to talk, getting to know one another quite well.
As they talked, Shisui showed up, and saw the interactions between Ryouta and Naruko.
He was...very happy to see Ryouta talking with Naruko.
He knew the situation about Naruko, and how people treated her.
He also knew that behaviour rubbed off on the kids as well, and sometimes they'd not be nice to Naruko either.
So seeing his little brother interacting with Naruko gave him pride.
He walked over, and sat down near Ryouta.
"Hey Ryou, it seems you've made a friend."
"Shi-chan!" Ryouta exclaimed. "Yes, this is Naruko-san!"
"H-Hello..."
She became surprisingly shy, though Shisui put it up to not knowing what Shisui's reaction to her would be, since he had seen how cold many adults reactions were to her.
So, to relieve her worries, he showed a big bright smile on his face.
"Hello there! So you're Naruko-san huh? Thanks for looking after my little brother~"
Naruko was taken by surprise.
She hadn't seen any new adult really act kindly towards her.
She could see Shisui was being genuine also, there was no deceit.
"Haha, no problem~"
Shisui continued to smile, and stood up.
"Then, ready to go Ryou?"
Ryouta looked towards Naruko, and wondered what she was going to do now.
If she was going to be alone now.
He...didn't like just leaving her alone.
"Shi-chan, can we eat out tonight?"
"Sure, that's fine~ Thinking some ramen?"
Naruko's head perked when hearing the word 'ramen' something Ryouta noticed.
"Ramen...yes, that sounds good." Ryouta looked towards Shisui, secretly nudging towards Naruko, Shisui noticing what he was trying to say. "Shi-chan, can we..."
"Hmmmm, I don't know..." Ryouta tilted his head in wonder, while Shisui bent down towards Naruko. "...it depends on if Naruko-san wishes to come with us." Naruko's eyes looked between the two of them. "Want to come with us Naruko-san? My treat~"
"Yes, Shi-chan will pay!"
Naruko thought she had misheard, so it took a few seconds to register what was going on.
But she actually got an offer from them...
"Yes, I want to!"
Ryouta smiled towards her.
"Then lets go, Naruko-san."
She felt...odd.
She hadn't really ever done anything like this before.
Besides with Hinata, but she couldn't eat out together with Hinata.
But with Ryouta...she could do.
She could eat out...with a family.
Walking to their secret meeting place, Yashiro was getting more and more anxious as to when they were going to enact their plan. Over the months, he was beginning to feel the strain of keeping back his plans from Fugaku, knowing that he'd appreciate it, but couldn't bring himself to truly do anything to the child Ryouta.
Tobi stepped out of the shadows from the sea of trees.
"Yashiro, I've got some good news."
"It better had be, I keep seeing that kid walking around and it irritates me. I even heard he's mastered the Great Fireball Jutsu!"
"Yes it seems he has."
Tobi sounded bored.
He wasn't interested in Yashiro's thoughts.
"That's a sacred Jutsu of the Uchiha that signifies that an Uchiha has done the rite of passage, that brat is not Uchiha. It was enough when Izumi Uchiha learned it, but that boy as well? I don't know what to think about it..."
The prejudice that Yashiro had was obvious.
He hated people like Izumi and Ryouta, so much that Tobi knew definitely he'd be able to control his actions.
"Yes, that's why I've got the perfect opportunity for you. I've heard that the clan is meeting several times in the near future."
"That's right, we're talking about if we should stage a coup, what our intentions would be."
"Itachi is also going to be at those meetings, isn't that right?"
Tobi asked, Yashiro inclined his neck.
"Yes, it's going to be a learning curve for him, and also to make him understand why his place within Anbu is very important. But, I also have to be at those meetings. It would be strange if I wasn't."
"Don't worry, I'll take care of that when the time is right."
Yashiro gave curious eyes.
"How would you...do that exactly? Shadow Clone? It would eventually be found out."
"Just, trust in me Yashiro. If it is a Shadow Clone, it will be one hard for anyone to mistake for the real you. Soon, you'll be able to get rid of the disgraced Uchiha and to make Fugaku happy. By doing that, the doubts would clear from his mind, and the reason he dies, will be pinned on Konoha. If you want to kill that Izumi girl as well, then go for it, it only adds fuel to the fire."
Tobi fed his ego, and his desire to get rid of Ryouta as much as he could.
Knowing he'd fall for it rather easily.
"Yeah...tch, it sickens me. Well, as long as it works, it's fine by me. I can kill a bunch of kids, and make it look as if Konoha have done it. It will only fuel the fire that Fugaku-sama has inside. I'll make sure that the coup is a success."
Tobi slowly nods, not betraying any of his true thoughts within his voice.
"Right, then be prepared. Shisui will eventually be called onto a mission, and the clan will also have their meeting. When these two collide, it will be the time to strike. It will happen sooner or later, just be patient."
Yashiro shows a wicked smile.
He wasn't the type of man to stand on the front lines.
He was more of an instigator, the person that would make things happen.
He knew by doing this, Fugaku would have no hesitation, and he'd finally be able to see Uchiha being great again.
Tobi simply was excited to see how far Yashiro would actually go.
It was...astonishing that he'd do these things.
Yet, it was clear his motivations were for self interest.
He was greedy, needy, and he desired to have power without having to work for it.
"Yashiro might be easy to manipulate, but he does have good battle prowess, both with Fire Release, and a sword...his usage of the Sharingan on the other hand...he's not the best with Genjutsu, recognizing it and using it...so he lacks there. He's also cocky, underestimating them because they're children, it's a mistake that could cost him. Still, this should be enough, and see what Ryouta is truly capable of. If he's anything like his family then...that makes him all the more useful to me."
Tobi thought to himself, while pondering more about Yashiro.
All he had to do was pull his puppet along, and make sure that he strikes at the right time.
Then he'd finally be able to see what Ryouta truly was and if he really was worth the effort Tobi thought he was.
End chapter!
So this chapter was Ryouta trying to master the Fireball Jutsu along with trying to speak to Naruko since he felt something familiar about her, and in her eyes, both he achieved at the end, and found out more about Naurko, realizing that they had a good deal in common with them neither knowing their parents, and things of that nature. Ryouta also spent sometime with Ino, and has promised to help with some Taijutsu training, along with Lee trying to win Izumi's heart. Danzo's also up to some of his schemes.
Next chapter, is going to be when Yashiro begins his attack on both Ryouta and Izumi!
Also, a fair few people have been asking if Sai's going to be a guy or a girl, and I'll leave that to a vote with you guys. I can think of a few scenarios between them depending on the gender.
Finally, about the teams, I got some good ideas from you all, so I'll put the ones I think would work the best, and leave it to you all to vote for. I also got a few for Yakumo (had to look up those episodes since not watched that in a long time) I thought she'd be cool as someone Ryouta teaches Genjutsu and other skills with, on a team with Hanabi (depending if she's in a team with Ryouta or not) and possibly Moegi/Konohamaru in the future.
Ryouta teaming up with...
Hanabi/Sai
Karin/Fu
Karin/Haku
Hinata/Sai
Hinata/Haku
Hanabi/Fu
Naruko/Satsuki/Sakura
Naruko/Satsuki
Haku/Sai
Haku/Fu
So yeah, those are the choices, so if you'd like to, please vote, and thanks!
Well, until next time, thanks for reading!
Ryouta; Satsuki, Sakura, Naruko, Hinata, Ino, Haku (fem), Kurotsuchi,