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Well, with those lovely reviews out of the way, it's time to start the chapter!
Hanabi's concerns!
The day after what happened with Mizuki, Ryouta was running around the village, and racing Lee.
Going rooftop to rooftop, dashing through the village as fast as they could while pushing the other to move even faster. It was the normal between the two of them, having grown to do this regularly, and are able to help one another grow even more.
"I wont lose today! I will surpass you!"
Lee chanted as he and Ryouta continued on.
"Hehe, I wont lose so easily Lee-kun~"
The pair continued running through Konoha, dashing at top speed.
Lee shot his eyes for Ryouta, the youths burning passion was rather evident on his face.
"That's exactly what I wished to hear! I am thankful to live in a time where you're my rival! And soon, you'll be on a squad! Hey, maybe our squads could challenge one another! And whoever wins, shall receive a prize!"
"What would the prize be?"
Lee folded his arms, nodding to himself.
"I have no idea!"
Ryouta sweat dropped when he heard that, but it was very Lee to say something like that.
But then Lee stopped, so Ryouta did also.
"Something wrong?"
Ryouta asked, Lee pointed towards the left.
"Look, it's Naruko! And she's got a little boy with her!"
Ryouta looked over, and saw that Naruko indeed did have a little boy with her. He didn't know who it was, but he saw that the boy was hanging onto Naruko's every word seemingly, whatever it was, Naruko seemed happy enough so he decided to leave her alone for the moment.
"I don't know who that is, but it seems like he's learning something from her…? That's the impression I get anyway~"
"Yes, me too! Now, let us continue! 100 sit ups after our race!"
"Haha, alright Lee-kun, you're on~"
Like that, the pair continued to do what they loved doing, training together.
Hinata meanwhile was doing some training all her own just outside of her home.
As she was, someone was watching her.
Her younger sister, a girl with brown hair, that went past her shoulders and down her back with a single lock of her hair falling between her eyes, and parted to the left hand side. She looked to be a year or so younger than Hinata, shared the same white eyes that the girl had, watched as her sister trained herself.
The girls name was Hanabi.
Hanabi had noticed something as the years had gone by, how her sisters confidence had grown bit by bit, and she could see that there was a certain reason why this was the case.
She watched her sisters moves, and saw how she was able to move rather fluidly.
Shaking her head, having her own training to do soon, she went by inside, and headed for her room.
However, walking by her elder sisters room, Hanabi could see that there were some pictures of a certain boy on the side of her table when she walked by her room, a picture of her, with a few other people.
Namely a certain Uchiha boy.
"Big sister...she really does watch that boy a lot...could it be that she...likes the Uchiha boy? But...if she did then...what would Dad say…? Because he's an Uchiha...and we're Hyuga...I'm not sure what Dad would even say about it...then again...the way he speaks to big sister...maybe he wouldn't care...but I care..."
As she thought about it, Hinata came walking up, and glanced at the young girl.
"Hanabi, w-what's going on?"
"Waaah!" The girl let out a small cry, waving her arms up and down frantically. "N-No! Nothing!"
"...Are you sure? You seemed...to be spaced out..."
Hanabi giggled awkwardly, rubbing the back of her head sheepishly.
"I-I don't know what you're talking about big sister! S-So, you've become a Ninja! Are you excited?!"
Hinata didn't know what was going on in Hanabi's mind, it seemed as if she was keeping something back.
"Erm...yes, I'm very excited Hanabi..."
"Also, big sister...that boy...the Uchiha boy...did he pass?"
Hinata flushed at the mention of Ryouta, and tilted her head cutely.
"Yes, he did pass...he became a Ninja... But...why do you want to know about him?"
She wanted to make sure that her sister was safe, and she had to admit that an Uchiha...she wouldn't mind seeing what he was capable of doing, if he could be worthy enough for her elder sister.
"No reason." Hanabi denied anything. "Just...curious, that's all."
Hanabi turned her back on her sister, and began walking off.
Hinata wondered what was going on in his sisters mind, but she shrugged, not allowing it to bother her since Hanabi seemed to be satisfied at least for the moment, though she did have to wonder what was going on inside of her sisters head.
Standing within the office of the Hokage, was the Hokage himself Hiruzen, together with a man with silver hair and his headband over one of his eyes, a man with a beard and a young woman with red eyes.
The names of these people were Kakashi, Asuma and Kurenai, all of them were Jonin class.
Finally there was Anko, who casually was sat down and eating some dango, while Mikoto in her uniform as an Anbu stationed herself nearby, quietly listening into the conversation that was going on.
"So, I get why the others are here, but why am I here?"
Anko asked, sliding one dango into her mouth.
"Because Anko, I've decided to make you a Jonin-sensei in charge of some Genin."
The room went silent.
No one said a thing for a few moments, before Anko blinked rapidly, and questioned it.
"Come again?"
"Your skills have earned you the right to become a Jonin, I've recognized your talents over these years, and I've seen your particular skills being something that I think would be quite well received to some of your Genin."
"My...Genin? Who would they be?"
"Ryouta, Karin, and Haku."
Kakashi looked stunned that Anko was given that responsibility, even Mikoto had to admit she was surprised.
"The Uchiha boy huh. I like him, he has an affinity for snakes. Karin...eh, she's the girl with glasses who went into my forest once...right?" Hiruzen nods. "Haku...aah, she's special Ice Release...yeah, I've got to ask again, why me?"
Anko couldn't work it out.
She knew each of them, some more than others, but at least she understood that they were rather talented. She knew Ryouta was, she didn't know much about Karin's skills, and as for Haku, all she knew was that Haku had Ice Release, and was a rather strong user of it, but beyond that she didn't know of their skills on a personal level.
Plus, she wasn't sure if she would be cut out to even be a Jonin-sensei in the first place.
"I know it might seem sudden, but I believe these three would benefit from you, and your talents in various areas. Such as tracking, each can bring a unique way of doing so, and from my understanding of your abilities, I believe between you, and these three talented students, it would make for quite the team for Konoha."
"Still doesn't explain about being with me."
Anko murmured, while Mikoto furrowed her brows.
Hiruzen focused upon the purple haired woman, attempting to figure out why she was being so aloof and didn't seem to wish to be around the group.
He had some ideas on why that was.
"I've been thinking about who would be the best Sensei, I did consider Kakashi for a good while, but then I decided that he'd be better suited to be with Naruko and Satsuki who I believe would benefit the most from Kakashi in terms of skill, teamwork among others, and Sakura Haruno who I believe would balance them out very well as well as benefit from Kakashi's wisdom."
Anko still wasn't so sure, Mikoto exhaled slowly.
"Anko-san, if you're unsure of taking up the position..."
Mikoto began, but Anko placed her hand out.
"Don't be so hasty." Anko interrupted. "I'm just trying to understand the decision behind Hokage-sama's actions, that's all."
Hiruzen could see something was more to it, so he dismissed the others, wishing to speak to her alone.
Anko sat back down, twiddling the dango stick between her fingers.
"Are you worried about something?"
"No, of course not."
Anko denied it, but Hiruzen could see that something was running deeper than she was saying, which made sense to him.
"You aren't Orochimaru, Anko."
Anko felt a pang within her heart.
Hearing that name again...brought back many memories for her that she'd rather not remember.
"...Can we not discuss Orochimaru?"
"I understand your feelings about Orochimaru, and I understand why you might hesitate. Your past with him...it is a reason why I chose you to be apart of this group. Each of these students have had difficult pasts, Ryouta-kun's with losing his brother, most of his clan and nearly being killed by members of his clan. The same for Haku-san in that regard, her Father turning on her, trying to kill her, and Karin-san watching her Mother die, and being used by others. You, are someone that could understand each of their sorrows, and together, you'd be a formidable team. I wouldn't give these three talented students to you, if I didn't believe in your capabilities Anko. I know you have what it takes to be the Sensei of these three students."
Anko was quite surprised.
It was a rather huge honour she was being trusted to train some of the most promising Ninja of their generation.
Yet, she also didn't want to let down the trust that Hiruzen had within her.
"If you think I'm the best for it, then I'll give it a shot at least."
Hiruzen offered a wise smile.
"Yes, I am sure you will succeed, Anko."
Anko waved casually then looked towards the door.
"Can I go? Gotta prepare myself~"
"Yes, you may go."
Anko stood, bowed, and left the room.
Hiruzen watched her, before thinking about what had happened.
"I'm sure that just as they'll learn from you, you'll learn from them, Anko. The emotions you have for Orochimaru, the guilt you feel about him, those three children will be able to help you in moving beyond that, and together...you'll become a great team. I'm sure."
Hiruzen believed that it would be the best.
He knew some might question why Anko, when others could've been the Sensei.
But he genuinely believed that Anko could teach them in areas that could benefit the village, and themselves also.
A few days later, Ryouta sat down within his home, and quietly ate his breakfast together with Satsuki, discussing what they'd be doing for the day, along with what had been going on since they became Ninja.
Though nothing substantial happened, Ryouta felt like he was growing closer to Shisui.
Mikoto stood at the side, going over a few important documents with her being a leader of her own Anbu squad now.
"You know Satsuki-chan, this has been my dream for so long...I just wish Shi-chan could've been here to see it..."
"I'm sure that he's looking down and smiling."
Ryouta took comfort in that.
"Yeah...and now we'll be doing real missions, I can't wait."
Satsuki nods.
"Right, I hope we're put in a team together. If not, and there's others... As long as they take it seriously, I guess I don't have a problem, though I'd prefer to be with you."
Ryouta scrunched his eyebrows together.
"What about Hinata-san?"
"I'm fine with Hinata, she takes training seriously."
Ryouta smiled lightly.
"You've become friends with Hinata-san huh?"
"She's alright, she's rather strong, just needs help with confidence."
She retorted, with Ryouta gently smiling.
"I'm glad that you're friends with Hinata-san, Satsuki-chan."
Ryouta continued, Satsuki though reached under the table, and grabbed his hand.
When their fingers interlocked, the pair had small redness on their cheeks.
"...Yeah well, I hope that we're on the same team. But, you'll have to go on your own today, there's a few things that I have to do for Mom."
"Sure, I don't mind."
Satsuki gave a light smile, before she moved closer, and allowed her lips to briefly push against his own, causing the pair to blush even more as she held onto his form, hugging him into her body, enjoying the young Uchiha all for herself.
Ryouta embraced the girl back, allowing his fingers to run through her silky black hair, enjoying their time together.
Meanwhile, Hanabi was having her morning training going on with her Father, and she couldn't get Ryouta out of her mind, and her sisters reactions when seeing him also. She had been thinking about it for a good while now.
And because she was deep in thought, she slipped in one of her movements, and ended up landing on the floor.
"Aah..."
"Hanabi, you seem distracted. What's on your mind?"
Hanabi couldn't come out and say it directly to her Father.
She didn't want to her elder sister in trouble.
"N...No, it's nothing."
"Then stand up quickly, so we can get back to training."
He said it in a rather harsh tone.
Though that was mostly due to him wishing to make sure his daughter was ready.
But once more, when Hanabi continued to train, she was distracted, so her Father stopped.
"You're distracted."
"Ah...well..."
"What is it? Tell me."
"...I was just thinking about...erm...Father, what do you...think of...the Uchiha?"
Hanabi's question seemed to baffle her Father.
"Why the sudden interest in Uchiha? There are only three truly capable ones within the village anyway, two have only just become Genin."
"There's no interest...I was just thinking...I saw one train the other day...and thought that he was rather skilled."
She semi lied.
She had seen Ryouta before, but that was when she was with her big sister.
"I see. Well, they are us, we are different to Uchiha. We have the Byakugan and they have the Sharingan."
"Yes...that's right. Is...the Sharingan strong?"
"Again, the interest in Uchiha..."
Hanabi waved her hands in front of her face.
"No, no, I was just curious. I mean..."
"Uchiha used to be a very strong clan, many would argue them being the strongest in the village, maybe even beyond us, or maybe we were beyond them. The Sharingan and the Byakugan have different functions, they have some benefits we don't, and we have some they don't. I haven't really thought much about Uchiha since that inci...it doesn't matter."
Hanabi found that an odd way to put it.
"Is something on your mind Father?"
"No, but remember, we are the strongest clan in the village, Hanabi. And you are the next heiress, so let us get back to training."
Hanabi wondered if there was something more.
Something maybe he didn't want to tell Hanabi.
So, she'd have to find out for herself.
Wanting to understand what was going on, she knew she'd have to see the Uchiha boy himself. Make sure that Hinata didn't have to worry about him.
Later on, Ryouta took off for the Academy, and moved as quickly as he could towards said Academy.
While Ryouta walked towards the Academy, he saw Naruko walking before him. Smiling to himself, he dashed to her side, and tilted his head as she noticed his presence, jumping when she saw him.
"A-Ah! Ryou!"
"Hey there, Naruko-chan. What's going on?"
"E-Eh? What do you mean?! Nothing! Everything's fine!"
Ryouta gave a curious stare, she didn't seem fine to him at all.
In fact, she looked as if she was trying to pull away from him.
"Are you sure? Ever since with Mizuki...something seems off. Did...something happen?"
"N-Nope! I'm fine! You're fine! Everyone's fine! Now I've got to go!"
Naruko dashed off, leaving behind a bewildered Ryouta.
Confusion came over him, and though he could have caught her...it seemed that she wished to not be around him. Why that was, Ryouta wasn't aware of it, and thought that maybe Mizuki had said something.
"That Chunin called her a beast...people have been avoiding her for a long time now...and Mizuki thought she'd be some kind of weapon...weapon...huh...she does have a lot of chakra...but why call her a beast...? ..Something's not right about this..."
Ryouta thought about it, and knew there had to be more to it than what others had said.
Shrugging for the moment, Ryouta continued off towards the Academy while he thought about his situation with Naruko, when he heard a small sound coming from behind him.
He glanced...and saw that there was a young boy following him, poorly. He was hiding behind what seemed to be a cloth that was meant to resemble the panels of wood that lined the street, but rather than the lines of the wooden panels faced vertically, while the ones the boy had faced horizontally.
Ryouta was bemused at best, curious as to what the boy actually wanted.
He continued walking along, and the boy followed him.
"He's following me huh...lets see what this is about."
Ryouta went behind a wall, so the boy poked his head out, looked around, before turning his neck towards the place Ryouta left.
Whispering "Damn." he rushed around the corner…
Only to see that Ryouta wasn't there at all.
Perplexity came over the young boy, shooting his eyes left and right.
But couldn't see him.
"W-Where did he-"
However, he then felt a hand hold the back of his shirt, and lift him up by it. The long scarf he wore even touched the ground with the length of it.
Quickly spinning around somehow, he came face to face with Ryouta himself.
Ryouta overlooked the boy, and remembered that he had seen him with Naruko briefly.
"So, how come you've been following me?"
"Eeeeh! H-How did you see through my technique?!"
"It...was facing the wrong way. The cloth, it faced the different way that the wooden panles were."
Ryouta sweat dropped, the boy did also.
"R-Really…? A-Ah man! C-Come on! I spent ages doing that!"
"So tell me, how come you're following me?"
Ryouta asked once more, the boy tried to get out of Ryouta's grasp, but he couldn't and ended up being dropped to his feet.
"Big sis told me you're the strongest! You are stepping in my way to become Hokage!"
"...I am...and Naruko-chan is big sis..."
He guessed since he saw them together, the boy nodding strongly.
"Yeah, that's right! She taught me a Jutsu!"
"She...taught you a Jutsu...and she said I was the strongest?"
"Yeah! She said when I asked who was the strongest guy in her class, she replied with "Ah, the strongest guy probably is Ryou." so, that's you, isn't it?"
Ryouta was even more curious than before.
"That's right, but why does it matter? I'm not aiming to become Hokage."
"I know that! But if I win against you, then I'll be one step closer!"
"Eh...well, I'm not sure about that. I'm not your rival to become Hokage, I think that's Naruko-chan more than anyone else. By the way, who are you?"
The boy let out a small cry, shocked that Ryouta didn't know who he was.
"Konohamaru!"
"Konohamaru. So, you're Hokage-sama's Grandson, right?"
Ryouta recalled, he knew the name at least.
"That's right! Heard of me then?!"
"I heard from Hokage-sama you can be a nuisance sometimes."
Konohamaru cried even more than before, then he put up a fist.
"Never mind that! I'll use what I learned from big sis to beat you!"
"What did she teach you exactly?"
"The Sexy Jutsu!"
Ryouta paled.
"Naruko-chan really taught you that..."
"It was enough to beat Ebisu-sensei! Naruko-chan totally took him down with Sexy Jutsu while she was being berated by him! She even took down the old man with it!"
Ryouta smiled.
It seemed that Naruko handled a situation like that, and she was showing others how capable she was.
"I see...so, you admire her, is that right?"
"Of course! But she is also my rival! She's a rival for Hokage, and someone that's really cool! So, I'll have to become even stronger, and that's why I have to defeat you! I'll even use Sexy Jutsu on you!" Ryouta gave bemused eyes, but Konohamaru didn't waste anymore time, and got into a mediocre fighting style. "Lets fight!"
Ryouta let out a breath, and went to move when a new voice exclaimed "That Uchiha belongs to me!" stopping the pair, and Ryouta turned to see Hanabi stood there, her eyes focused intently on Ryouta.
"Oh, it's Hinata-sans little sister. Hello again~"
"How do you know her and not me?!"
Konohamaru complained.
Ryouta glanced down at him.
"Because Hinata-san is my classmate and friend, and I've seen her sister before. We've never met, and I've never seen a picture of you, so how would I recognize you on spot?"
Konohamaru let out a small breath as Ryouta saw Hanabi pull closer.
Her white eyes met with his own onyx eyes, as she jabbed a finger at him.
"Do you have what it takes to fight me?"
"I've already got this boy wanting to fight, so why do you want to fight?"
"B-Because...y-you're Uchiha, and I'm Hyuga! Isn't that enough reason?!"
Ryouta didn't really get it.
He felt something was being held back when she said that.
But then he saw Ino and Sakura coming in, seemingly having a race with each other.
"Move it pig! I'll sit next to him!"
"Don't call me pig forehead girl!"
The cries of the girls distracted Hanabi and Konohamaru long enough for Ryouta's form to disappear.
When they looked back, Hanabi was bewildered.
"It's all your fault Konohamaru!"
"It isn't me! It's you!"
The kids argued, while Ryouta perched on a rooftop a few hundred feet away, looking back at the kids briefly, before giving off a small smile.
Then, Ryouta disappeared in a small flash.
Arriving at the Academy, Ryouta walked into the classroom, and saw Hinata sat down, so he walked over towards her.
Leaning closer, Hinata's face began to burn red.
"Good morning Hinata-san, how are you today?"
Hinata tried to fight the urge to just faint when Ryouta spoke to her.
"Y-Yes...I-I am good...t-thank you..."
"That's good. By the way, can I ask you something?" Hinata, unsure of what was going on, nodded so he continued. "Your sister challenged me to a fight."
"S-She did? W-Why?"
"That's what I wanted to ask. She said something about because I'm an Uchiha and she's a Hyuga. But, I felt as if it was for some other deeper reason. Any clue why she wished to have a fight?"
Hinata, trying to fight down her own feelings for the moment, tried to think of why Hanabi would do that.
"N-No...b-but I'm sorry...I hope...Hanabi didn't...cause any pr-problems..."
"Ooh no, it wasn't a problem. I just wondered what was going on, that's all~"
Hinata was even intrigued, and thought about asking her sister when she returned home.
"I'm relieved...I wish I knew what Hanabi was thinking..."
"Well, if she does ask me again, I'll try to find out why. I'm sure that she has some reason. Though I also got challenged by Hokage-sama's Grandson, saying he wished to fight and beat me for him to be one step closer to Hokage status. Seems like Naruko-chan has been training the boy...though it seems she also taught him some of her pervy Jutsu."
Hinata let out a small shy giggle.
"T-That's Naruko-chan for you..."
"Hehe, yeah~ Anyway, good luck today Hinata-san~ Whatever Genin team you're put on, I'm sure you'll do great."
Hinata felt a feeling of relief entering her.
Hearing him encouraging her was amazing for her.
"Thank you...Ryouta-kun. You also...I'm sure you'll do really well..."
Ryouta smiled, as he went to go and find his usual seat.
As he did, he saw Karin sat together with Haku, seemingly enjoying one another's company.
He also saw Satsuki sat with her usual expression on, though she had a small smile when she saw Ryouta.
Then she saw Ino and Sakura burst through the door at the same time, looking at the same time at each other.
His eyes finally saw the hyperactive blonde herself, so he went over to her, perching in front of her, and caught her gaze.
"Teaching Konohamaru-san your pervy Jutsu?"
Naruko gained a sheepish smile.
"He asked me! Ho-How do you even know about that?"
"He challenged me this morning to a fight. Also, he told me how you beat Ebisu-sensei, he was being harsh or something to you?"
"Y-Yeah...being how most people are...totally showed him though hahaha! You should've seen his face Ryou!"
Naruko for a brief moment forgot what Mizuki said to her.
But it came flying back when their eyes met once more.
"Y-Yeah...a-anyway..."
Ryouta sensed a change in tone all of a sudden.
He could see that there was something deeply on her mind.
"Naruko-chan..."
As he spoke, Naruko chortled awkwardly, and tried to excuse herself, when their hands brushed against one another's.
For that brief instant, Ryouta felt something come over him, not noticing the brief moment some bubbling chakra was between her fingers and as he looked, it had already disappeared, not even Naruko realized it.
"What was...that feeling? For a moment, it felt like...something cold, sinister...but it wasn't Naruko-chan...it felt like something more...powerful than I've ever felt before...could I have been imagining it...? Maybe...but it felt real..."
While he was distracted, Kiba pushed by Naruko who was trying to move, and by mistake knocked Naruko forward…
Then It happened.
Ryouta (who was too busy thinking about the strange feeling to realize before it was too late), and Naruko (who was too busy thinking about what Mizuki said to realize it before it was too late) had been pushed together.
Their lips came into contact with one another's, the classes eyes turned wider and wider when seeing the kiss between them.
Sakura and Ino's eyes flared with rage, turning to Kiba who grimaced when seeing it happen before their eyes.
Karin looked on, and twitched her eyebrows at the sight, her fists tightened angrily.
Haku also saw it happening, and felt a slight annoyance within her as she murmured "I was going to kiss him next..." drawing ire from some of the girls.
Hinata observed the kiss, and her cheeks turned bright red, though she was happy for Naruko, she did wish it was her at the same time.
Satsuki...she didn't look pleased in the slightest.
Ryouta and Naruko stayed in their kiss for about half a minute. Stunned by what had happened, Naruko was beyond surprised, and she actually felt real connection between their kiss, feeling the joy and happiness that she presumed Satsuki felt each time that she and Ryouta had kissed.
When they broke apart, Naruko blushed bright red, while Ryouta also had redness on his cheeks.
"Naruko-chan..."
Ryouta began as Naruko continued blushing, scratching the back of her head.
"Ehehe...t-that was...ehehe..."
"Kiba! What the hell!?"
Ino yelled as Sakura shot him a dark look.
"Really...to do something like that..."
Kiba pulled away with slight fear and turned, only to see Karin stood before him.
"Kiba..."
Karin darkly glared at Kiba who felt like crying when seeing the girls gaze.
"H-Have mercy..."
Kiba cringed while looking between those three girls.
Haku glanced at Ryouta, then towards herself, before murmuring "Maybe I'll be able to..." before seeing Kiba cowering away from Karin, Sakura, and Ino who all glared at him, she found it amusing.
Satsuki went over to Naruko, her eyes locking with the young Uzumaki's own.
"You..."
Satsuki whispered darkly to the cringing Naruko.
"S-Satsuki...ehehe...y-you...s-see...eeeh...ugh..."
Satsuki wordlessly took Ryouta's hand, shot Naruko a dark look who flinched at the sight, before dragging Ryouta off to sit down next to her.
Naruko felt shaken by what wasn't said.
Knowing that Satsuki was angry, she didn't want to face her anymore.
All she could do was shake as Satsuki glared at her.
Later on, still shaken, Naruko sat as far away from Satsuki as she possibly could, fearing for her life while Satsuki kept shooting her glares, while Ryouta tried to ease the situation with Satsuki so she didn't say anything.
The other girls minus Haku and Hinata kept glaring towards Kiba who was scared of what they'd do.
Iruka came into the class not long afterwards, sensing the tension in the room.
But decided to just get on with the lesson.
"Now that you've reached the rank of Genin, it's time for you all to be sorted into three man teams, lead by a Jonin Sensei. So, it's time to begin to sort you into different squads based on a number of attributes..."
So Iruka began to name the teams.
Going from one to five, it was all people Ryouta nor his friends were apart of.
Then it came to Team Six.
"Now, Team Six will consist of Ryouta-"
Ryouta's ears perked, as did the others.
Silently listening in, the girls in particular allowed themselves to listen even more than ever before.
"-Haku, and Karin."
Iruka finished off.
Like that, Satsuki released a deep sigh, Sakura and Ino both looked devastated, Naruko seemed a little disheartened, but she otherwise looked fine, and Hinata was a little disheartened also, but at the same time she took it in her stride, and thought maybe she'd be able to grow in different ways also.
Karin though turned to Ino and Sakura, beginning to laugh.
"Haha...it seems that we're in a team together~ We'll be getting closer, bonding together~"
""Don't boast Karin! I wont lose to you!""
Karin huffed while Haku looked down at herself.
Her mind thought about what would happen now, she was on a team with Ryouta...she had hoped that it would be the case.
"I'm with Ryou-kun...I'm happy, we've always had good teamwork...and it was Ryou-kun who helped me get this far, helped me adjust to the village, supporting me with anything I'd need...and now we're going to be together on a team...I couldn't ask for anything more. Zabuza-sama...I don't know how you'd feel about me being a Konoha Ninja...but, I will do my best as a Ninja, right beside Ryou-kun...whatever happens."
Ryouta looked quite pleased, he knew he, Haku and Karin all got along very well, and he could see many advantages to them being in such a team.
"Now Team Seven consists of Naruko-" Naruko perked her ears as Iruka continued. "-Sakura-" Sakura's face turned curious as Naruko shrugged, uncaring. "-and Satsuki."
Satsuki and Naruko both sighed deeply, placing a hand to their forehead.
The pair then whispered at the same time ""Ooh great..."" then heard the other say it, and glared at the other.
Sakura looked at Satsuki who scowled at her, then towards Naruko who waved happily.
She truly didn't know what to make of the team placements as Iruka continued.
"Team Eight consists of Hinata, Kiba, and Shino."
Hinata looked over to her teammates, and gave off a timid smile.
Ino leaned forward as Team Nine was called, looking towards Sakura.
"Good luck Sakura, you're going to need it."
Ino said in a friendly manner, trying to be supportive.
Sakura deeply sighed, and knew she'd have to make the best of it.
"Team Ten, consists of Ino, Shikamaru, and Choji."
Ino looked towards her two new teammates, throwing her head back while whispering "Why me…?" while Sakura glanced towards her, seeing Ino looked depressed.
Ryouta looked towards Satsuki and Naruko, seeing their glaring...and thought that it might be tricky for them to get along.
Later on, at lunch, Ryouta ended up sitting outside on a bench, and thought back to what happened between him and Naruko.
More than the kiss, which did cause him to have red cheeks when thinking about that, he also thought about the strange sensation that he had.
"That Chunin called her a beast...the weird feeling when our hands brushed...it felt dangerous...it didn't feel like her though. Naruko-chan could never be like that...so if it wasn't her chakra, and she was called a beast by that Chunin, mostly adults tend to avoid her...maybe it's a long shot, but it seems something about Naruko-chan's changed...ever since Mizuki said something to her...but why would that make her want to avoid me? When I speak to her...she looks at me...she almost looked ashamed or sad..."
As he was thinking about it, he saw Sakura walking up towards him, so he stopped the train of thought for the time being.
"Hey Ryou-kun! Mind if I sit with you?"
"No, of course not. Please sit, I was about to have lunch."
"Great, then I'll join you!"
Sakura sat down, and they quietly began to eat together.
Sakura would look towards him ever so often and just blush, while he would smile towards her.
However, he did think of something that he brought up to her.
"So Sakura-chan, you're on the squad of Naruko-chan and Satsuki-chan huh."
"Hehe, seems so~"
"I must admit that it might be difficult, their rivalry...while deep down I think they are friends without really saying it, I can see both wish to outdo the other."
Sakura waved her hand up and down.
"No, no~ Don't worry about that~ I'll keep them in line, somehow~"
"Hehe, I guess I shouldn't. I know you'll be able to handle them Sakura-chan~"
Sakura's cheeks turned even more red than before, poking her fingers together.
"Y-You think?"
"Ooh yeah. I'm sure you're capable. Just believe in yourself, okay? And your comrades as well. My brother used to tell me that teamwork makes a world of difference in a fight, if you can combine with your team, then you can overcome adversities that you couldn't on your own, I also believe that's quite true. Of course training yourself is also important, but if you've got the allies around, it would be better to fight together."
Sakura giggled sweetly, and cutely.
"T-Thanks! And yeah, I think you're right...I like that. Though it might be difficult getting them to work together...I'll do my best!" Sakura cheered out, but then a thought came to her, and she wished to express it to Ryouta. "B-By the way...R-Ryou-kun...c-can I ask...you something?"
"Sure, what is it?"
Sakura felt embarrassed about asking.
It seemed so trivial, but she had heard many rumours about it, so she thought that she'd ask directly to see what was right.
"It's...eh...it's about hair...d-do you prefer long or short haired...girls?"
"Erm...I've never thought about it before. I'm not sure that it matters, either would be fine as long as the girl is someone I like on a personal level."
Sakura began nodding slowly.
"S-So that's it huh~?"
"Yup that's it~"
"Thank you for telling me Ryou-kun...I know it seems trivial..."
"Trivial, not really. I see it as you want to get to know me more, right?"
Sakura continued to smile.
"Yeah, that's right~ Say Ryou-kun, though we're not on the same team...I'm glad we became Ninja's together. I'm going to try really hard...I know that I'm not the most impressive..."
She admitted, so Ryouta smiled.
"Don't say that Sakura-chan, you're really smart, and from what I've seen, your chakra control is amazing. I've seen how you've improved, I know you can handle yourself Sakura-chan." Sakura blushed when he said that, showing his belief in her only made her want to try harder. "Whatever we do now as Ninja's, lets do our best for Konoha."
"Yeah! Lets!"
The pair smiled at one another as they continued eating their lunch together, enjoying time together.
As they talked together, Konohamaru shot out of the bushes, and tried to attack Ryouta from the right hand side, only for his fist to be blocked by Ryouta's flat palm, and with little movement, he forced back the young boy.
"Lucky! This next attack will work!"
Konohamaru ran towards Ryouta, who glanced back, before turning back to Sakura.
"It seems that we're under attack Sakura-chan."
"Yeah, but who is that kid?"
Ryouta murmured "Long story." as Konohamaru tried to come in from the left and right, his small fists sailing through the air. But there was no thought placed behind them, they seemed randomly thrown at Ryouta.
Ryouta easily parried the attacks with one hand while frustration yet excitement grew on Konohamaru's face.
"Wow, Naruko-chan was right! You are strong!"
"You could be to if you focused your attacks. You have no plan when you attack. A Ninja has to have every strike planned, they have to mean something when you use it. Even a single thing as a thrown fist has to have some kind of backup plan in case it fails."
Konohamaru was amazed.
Despite him attacking, Ryouta reacted calmly and even spoke to him as if he was having a casual conversation.
Ryouta briefly vanished from Sakura and Konohamaru's eyes, before appearing a second or so later, Sakura saw that Konohamaru had been tied up with his own scarf.
"When you want to be a Ninja, you've got to have plans and ready to execute them, while also being mindful of your opponent. My elder brother taught me that when I was a kid, he taught me a lot of what I use now, not just Jutsu, but also how to be a Ninja. If you're serious about being Hokage, it isn't just about being the strongest, you have to also make difficult decisions, and like on a battlefield, your decisions as Hokage could mean life or death."
Konohamaru could see now why Naruko had said Ryouta was the best person for him to challenge.
More than simply fighting, it seemed Ryouta had wisdom behind him.
Even Sakura was taken in by his words, and thought it was rather insightful.
Ryouta then untied Konohamaru so the boy shot up, and grinned childlike.
"Aah! You're so smart! Will you teach me to become Hokage?!"
"Eh...that's something your Grandfather can do better than I can. Wouldn't it be best to ask him for advice?"
"I can't! Because I want to surpass him! Along with Naruko-chan, can I learn from you too?!"
Ryouta scratched his cheek, he hadn't ever been asked that from someone a bit younger.
He had taught some of his classmates things when they had asked, but to hear it like this from a younger boy who was looking at him with expecting eyes, he wondered if Shisui felt like this when Ryouta had asked to train with him often.
When he went to give an answer, Ryouta noticed another presence coming in.
It was...Hanabi, and her eyes landed upon Ryouta's form.
Meanwhile Hinata walked through the Academy building, heading back from the bathroom, when she noticed Ryouta outside with Sakura. She witnessed the small skirmish between Ryouta and Konohamaru, seeing what had happened, and recalled what Ryouta told her before.
She let out a small giggle out of her mouth…
But then she saw Hanabi was approaching Ryouta also.
"Hanabi...w-what are you doing…?"
She whispered, not wanting Hanabi to do anything reckless.
She didn't believe for a second Ryouta would harm Hanabi, she ust didn't understand why Hanabi seemed to want to fight Ryouta all of a sudden.
She rushed out of the building, and down the lane to meet up with her sister.
When she got there, she saw Hanabi having her finger pointed directly towards Ryouta.
"I said you should fight me! Don't run away!"
"I didn't run away, I was going to be late for the Academy, that's all."
Hanabi furrowed her brows.
"Even then, that doesn't matter. I'd like to fight you."
"Hanabi!"
Hinata surprisingly announced, shocking her little sister.
"B-Big sister...w-why are you here?"
"Hanabi, please don't cause trouble."
Hanabi stuck out her bottom lip, and she looked on with a cute expression on her face.
"B-But, I need to...I need to...ugh..."
Hanabi didn't want to admit why in front of Ryouta.
Konohamaru looked up to Ryouta and called "Boss, want me to fight this girl?" causing Ryouta to look down questioningly.
"Did you just call me Boss?"
"Exactly! Big sis Naruko-chan is gonna be my rival, so you're my Boss!"
Ryouta didn't get the logic, so he waved his hand.
"That's not necessary, I can deal with this."
"Of course! You've got this!"
Konohamaru thrust his two thumbs up, perplexing Ryouta slightly, while Sakura watched on curiously.
Konohamaru turned to Sakura.
"So, you're the Bosses girlfriend?"
Sakura's cheeks flashed red while Ryouta tilted his head.
"W-Well...girlfriends a strong word...I mean..."
"But maybe not, the Boss needs a strong girlfriend!"
Sakura's face crunched together.
"What does that mean?"
Konohamaru began laughing…
But then saw Sakura's dark eyes on him, following by an aura surrounding her.
Fear began to grow within him, and he ended up hiding in front of Ryouta as Sakura glared at him.
"What's wrong?"
Ryouta asked, Konohamaru winced, glancing back to Sakura who kept up her glare, so Konohamaru shook his head.
"N-Nothing! Nothing at all!"
Ryouta shrugged.
His eyes then moved towards Hanabi.
"So, little Hyuga-san, what's with the desire to fight me?"
Hanabi pulled back, and got into a fighting position.
"B-Because..."
Ryouta could see something more to it, it seemed to be important so he got into a fighting stance.
"Alright, show me what you've got."
"R-Ryou-kun..."
Hinata began with understandable concerns, so Ryouta smiled to relieve her of her worries.
"Don't worry Hinata-san, I am being challenged so I'll accept it. It's only a friendly match, right Hanabi-san?"
"Yeah, that's right."
Hinata wondered what was going to happen.
But she trusted in Ryouta, waiting to see what was going to come of it.
Hanabi got into a fighting style, and readied herself to fight.
Ryouta watched as she allowed veins to come around her eyes, and her eyes became more focused.
"Even using the Byakugan? Quite interesting."
"Then lets begin!"
Hanabi charged Ryouta, and thrust a palm towards the right.
Ryouta was surprised by the speed she had, but he was a good deal faster, allowing his body to swerve and avoid the hand, so Hanabi turned, and thrusted her other hand towards the left hand side of his body.
Once more, he avoided the strike, so Hanabi scowled.
"D-Don't dodge!"
"So, I should get hit?"
Hanabi scowled, and rushed Ryouta. Coming in left and then right, her palms were lined with chakra, ready to inject it into Ryouta's body, the way the Gentle Fist was meant to be used, however Ryouta managed to avoid both strikes, and pulled away.
Hanabi became more annoyed, and rushed him, while twirling her body, getting in close, and thrust a hand down to his left leg. Ryouta dodged it, as Hanabi whirled around, attempting to thrust a hand towards Ryouta's right arm.
The boy moved his hand, grabbing her wrist just before he could receive a blow from Hanabi.
"You're pretty good Hanabi-san."
"Darn..."
Hanabi growled, yanking her hand back, before she came at Ryouta with a volley of palm strikes.
Hanabi was surprised when she saw that he dodged them all. Each one that went by his body, Hanabi was sure that she'd be able to land a hit. She was even using her Byakugan, yet she wasn't able to land a hit on him.
"Your movements are good Hanabi-san, but a bit too stiff."
"S-Stiff?"
Hanabi murmured, Ryouta nodded as he used his hand to knock her hand back.
"It's too prepared, you have to be flexible when fighting. The opponent can switch things up on the fly and take you by surprise. Being too prepared, can lead you to staying in a certain way and end up having your opponent reading your every move if they aren't taken down quickly."
Ryouta showed just that by quickly flashing behind her, tapping her on the shoulder, surprising her, as she whizzed around with her foot.
He dodged by quickly shooting back.
"It's clear that you've honed a good deal of skills, but you're too rigid in your movements, the opposite to Konohamaru-san actually. He moves too recklessly, and you move too planned. Of course having a plan is good, a fighting style is good to have, but if you don't learn to bend within that style, then you might leave yourself open to attacks, your opponents would learn your movements quickly and get the grasp on how you'll move next. Even with your Hyuga fighting style, I have seen some Hyuga fight before, and become more fluid in their movements, mix things up while still using the Hyuga style, your big sister is like that. She uses the Hyuga style, but rather than it being a preplanned attack which she sticks too no matter what, she has a plan and changes when necessary."
Hanabi blinked, her eyes going to Hinata who blushed lightly.
Hanabi looked even more perplexed.
Shaking her head, she put her hands up once more.
"Lets go!"
She rushed Ryouta, and surprised him when she began to twirl around as he came close.
Chakra gathered around her, and her spinning body erupted with a small continued dome of chakra around her that kept spinning.
"So, she knows that secret technique of the Hyuga? I heard that it's difficult to master, she is a talented girl."
Ryouta thought.
But then he saw that she slipped, and her body exited the dome which soon disappeared.
She almost hit the ground when Ryouta caught her by moving quickly behind her.
"That was a good effort, I'm sure you'll get it down soon. From what Hinata-san tells me, it isn't an easy Jutsu to use."
"T-Thanks...b-but this isn't over!"
Hanabi jumped out of his arms, and thrust her palm at him once more.
However, Ryouta this time used his own hand to parry her attack, moving her wrist so she'd be diverted in her attack, only for Hanabi to take a kunai, and toss it towards the young boy.
Since it was a blunt one, it wouldn't really hurt even if he took it head on.
But he caught it, and within a second, produced another, tossing the pair at Hanabi causing them to bend towards each other.
Hanabi watched on, ready to take them both down.
But then she was surprised when they ricocheted off one another, going towards the right and left, which also revealed wire between the two of them, which caught Hanabi up in it, and brought her down towards the ground as the kunai stuck into the soft dirt.
"Wow! Boss! That was so cool! Teach me that too, okay?!"
Konohamaru cheered while Sakura blinked, before smiling cheerfully.
Hanabi looked at the sudden skill and how fast he was to make such a movement.
"With training, you'll definitely be very strong Hanabi-san. I can see the beginnings of it already."
"Ah...well...erm...yeah...ehe..."
Hanabi seemed to want to say something.
But with Hinata stood right there, she wasn't able to fully speak about what she wanted to say.
So Ryouta walked over, bending down to the girl, petting her head.
"Come on now, don't look so down."
"I-I'm not down..."
Ryouta looked back up to Hinata, seeing Hanabi's reluctance.
"Say Hinata-san, can I talk to your little sister for a few moments? I think that she's shy to speak in front of you."
"O-Oh...if that's true then...yes, okay."
Ryouta smiled, and presented Hanabi a path to walk down, so Hanabi went with him.
Getting a good distance away, he turned back towards her.
"Alright, so what's going on? Something to do with your sister?"
"Eh...erm...well...eh...y-you're an Uchiha..."
"That's true."
"...And she's a Hyuga...I wanted...I wanted to make sure my sister was okay, alright!?"
Hanabi admitted, surprisingly Ryouta slightly.
"Make sure she was okay? Did you think that I'd harm her?"
"No...I...it's really complicated...you're Uchiha, she's Hyuga..."
Ryouta believed he understood now what was going on.
"You're worried some might not approve of our friendship, right?"
Hanabi thought about her Father, she didn't truly know how he felt when it came to Ryouta, since his answers were vague.
"E-Exactly! I just want to make sure big sister is happy, and that you weren't a bad guy! Fighting you...seemed to be the best way to go about it."
"Haha, alright, so did you find it out? Am I a bad guy Hanabi-san?"
Hanabi overlooked the young boy.
Seeing his mannerisms, seeing how friendly and cheerful he was. She saw his speed and skill, if he wished to he could've harmed her, but he didn't, and yet he didn't treat her as inferior either so he wasn't arrogant, which she actually liked.
In fact, Hanabi quite liked the fact that she had met someone outside of her clan that was rather nice to her, and seemed to care for Hinata also.
"...You're okay. You're quite fast...and skilled. Big sister...she also seems to like you..."
"And I quite like Hinata-san. Maybe some might not agree with our friendship, but as long as we get along, isn't that all that matters?"
"...Even with others might not liking it?"
Hanabi asked, so Ryouta explained.
"As long as Hinata-san was fine with it, I'd always be her friend and support her in anything that she wishes to do. You know, I also was like you with my own big brother. I wanted to make sure he was happy, and I remember that I always worried when he pushed himself too hard."
"Yeah...big sister, I worry for her...I think she's really nice...but still I worry..."
"It shows you care for her, Hanabi-san."
Hanabi's eyelashes batted together as he said that.
"...Yes, I really do care for big sister. I guess if big sisters okay with you, then I'm alright with it too. Sorry for attacking you."
Ryouta chortled, patting the top of Hanabi's head as her cheeks turned slightly red.
"Don't worry about that, everything worked out in the end, didn't it?"
"Yes...I guess it did."
"Besides, I saw in your eyes, you'd never truly hurt me, even during our attacks, I saw kindness in your eyes, a similar one I see in Hinata-sans."
Hanabi slowly nods her head.
Ryouta then begins walking forward.
"Come on, lets go and make sure your big sister is okay, alright?"
Hanabi nods, and follows after him.
"By the way...could you show me how you did that with those kunai's sometime? That...was kinda cool..."
"Haha, sure~ I don't mind Hanabi-san~"
Hanabi looked at him, and showed a slight smile.
In turn, she shyly looked down while he continued to smile towards her.
When getting back to her big sister, Hanabi walked over, and gave a soft smile.
"Big sister, it seems the Uchiha boy really cares for you~"
"E-Eh?!"
Hinata blushed up a storm, taking what Hanabi said in a different way.
"Hmmm? Is something wrong big sister? All I'm saying is that he deeply cares for you, and will support you, he told me as much."
Hinata's eyes shifted to Ryouta.
The thought of him saying those things to her, began to stimulate her mind.
She wasn't able to contain it for long, and she ended up passing out.
Ryouta moved behind her, catching her in his arms and held her bridal style, while Sakura thought "I wish that was me..." as she saw Hinata's unconscious form curling up against Ryouta's own body.
Hanabi saw her elder sisters actions, and couldn't begin to fathom what was going on inside of her sisters mind.
Though she was glad that Ryouta was a nice Uchiha at least, someone that would support her sister no matter what.
Going back into the classroom, they all sat down, Ryouta sat together with his new team, Haku and Karin.
Karin's eyes adoringly went towards Ryouta, tilting her glasses.
"Ryou-kun, it seems that we're going to be together...alone within the same team~"
"Haku-chan's also going to be with us."
Karin chortled awkwardly.
"Well...yeah, but it would be us two...together at last~"
"At last?"
"I-I meant again! Haha! You know what I meant!"
Ryouta wasn't sure that he did.
Karin got excited when seeing Ryouta looking at her (adorably within her mind), and she tried to hug his upper body, only for Haku to put herself between them, stopping her.
"Haku! Could you excuse me?"
"Now that we're on the same team Karin-san, I'll have to make sure your more wild ways are under control."
Karin twitched an eyebrow.
"What are you implying exactly?"
"I'm just saying that we all know how wild you can be with people you like. And I am under the impression that you really do like Ryou-kun also, so please keep your tendencies at a good distance."
Karin huffed, folding her arms.
"We're apart of the same team now, I'll show you."
Haku didn't know what that meant, but remained cautious of the glasses wearing girl.
As they waited, the window suddenly opened, a gush of wind blows by the likes of Naruko and Sakura, while Haku's eyes dart for the window, as Karin feels the chakra, and simply places her head on the table.
Ryouta tilts his neck back, seeing Anko's arms around his neck, a hand to his face, her eyes meeting his own, and her tongue comes out of her mouth, lightly going across his cheek. When seeing that, some of the girls eyes flared, Satsuki also didn't look pleased in the slightest.
Anko didn't seem to care, showcasing a grin on her face as her eyes lock onto Ryouta's own.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't my favourite Uchiha."
"Anko-san, it's been a while. How come you're here?"
Anko smirks, as she looks between the three students.
"It so happens that I've been tasked with something important."
"Important?"
Haku echoed, Anko laughed as she inclined her neck.
"That's right. So, Ryouta, Haku, and Karin, you're coming with me."
Karin's face paled.
"Ooh why…?"
Anko stuck out her tongue in a playful manner.
"Why not?"
Anko tried to play innocent.
But Karin wasn't having any of it.
"I-I've heard of you! You're a wild card! Someone that is hard to trust because of the playful way you tease people!"
Karin said accusingly, her finger jabbing towards the woman.
Anko wore a smirk on her face, seeing how Karin was acting, and couldn't contain the excitement that she had within her right at that moment.
"Now, now. It isn't nice to speak to your Sensei like that~"
Karin's face fell when she said that, Haku looked mildly surprised as did Ryouta.
"S-So...ooh no...y-you can't be...our Sensei!"
Karin yelled, as Anko placed her hands on her hips, letting out small laughs.
"That's right kids! Now come with me, it's time for us to begin!"
Ryouta was alright with Anko, he had gotten to know her a bit over the years, occasionally seeing one another, Haku didn't mind her also, and while Karin seemed worried about something, she didn't have a choice.
Anko looked between the three students, before she pulled her body up, and began walking away.
She only heard one set of footsteps, so she looked back.
She saw only Ryouta following her, so her eyes shifted towards Haku and Karin.
"Hey you two, come on, time to go!"
"O-Oh yes, right away."
Haku stood tall, and met beside Ryouta.
Karin looked unsure.
She seemed reluctant to do it.
But she fought it down, and simply complied, following after the trio.
"Great, then lets get going! Haha...I'm sure that our time together, is going to be...very life changing~ But first...it's time for me to see what you three are truly capable of hahaha~"
Karin wasn't sure what to think, while Haku tilted her head curiously. Ryouta on the other hand was excited.
Whatever awaited him now, he was going to grab the challenge by both hands, and make sure that he'd do what was necessary for him to carry on to become the best Ninja that he possibly could be.
End chapter!
So this chapter properly introduced Hanabi, and Konohamaru! With Hanabi showing some concern, and wondering more about the Uchiha, more specifically Ryouta himself, she tried to challenge him and see if he was good or not then eventually after seeing his good nature, seems to be quite impressed with him.
Konohamaru's also taken an interest after Naruko told him that Ryouta was strong, more so after Ryouta expressed some words to him.
Ryouta's also been thinking about what happened the previous chapter, and now this chapter with Naruko tending to avoid him, and he's beginning to put things together in his mind.
By accident, as Ryouta was distracted by a certain something within Naruko albeit unsure just yet what that was that made his presence known, Ryouta and Naruko shared a kiss between them! Most of the girls weren't happy about it, scaring Kiba who casued it by accident, Satsuki most of all didn't seem happy.
The teams have also been put together, with Anko being unsure at first, but Hiruzen's got his reasons for having her lead the team, having faith that they'd learn from her, and in turn, she'd learn from them.
Sakura, and Ryouta also had a small moment together with him encouraging her, and we'll be seeing more of what she can do as the story goes on.
Next time, it's going to be a test from Anko! So we'll be seeing some of what the three Genin can do, some of what they've learned during the time skip, and some of what Anko can do!
It seems that Fem Gaara was pretty split, so I'll leave that for another chapter. Some people brought good points about it from both sides, but regardless of what gender Gaara ends up being, I know that his/her relationship with Ryouta is going to be rather fun to explore, either being close friends eventually, or as in female Gaara, eventual lovers, as with their pasts, I think like Naruko with the Jinchuriki side and understanding the loneliness that brings, Ryouta can understand the pain of losing people they love, and being betrayed by people that shouldn't have.
Plus since Lee is regarded as Ryouta's best male friend, what happens with Gaara there is going to be quite interesting.
As for Hanabi joining the harem, I could see it working either her being in, or being a younger sister like figure, Ryouta will still teach her a few things regardless.
Finally, Happy New Year to everyone!
Well, until next time, thanks for reading!
Ryouta; Satsuki, Sakura, Naruko, Hinata, Ino, Haku (fem), Kurotsuchi, Karin, Konan, Mei, Anko,