Chapter 1: New Arrivals-The Hidden Wild
Ninja!
Walking into Konoha, down the main road, were the four Arasugakure (Hidden Wild) ninja; Eorroe, Akira, Kyota, and their sensei, Kazuhiro. Some people would curiously look at the mysterious ninja, and then keep walking. Perched on Kyota's shoulder was the little grey cat, Taza. Kazuhiro was at the front of the group, trying, unsuccessfully, to read a map of Konoha. His three very annoyed students followed close behind.
"Uhhh, o.k., I think we go a little further and then turn left at the next road." Kazuhiro said to his students hesitantly.
"You think?" Akira said angrily. "Uh, no. I think we should stop and ask for DIRECTIONS?! You know, the things that people tell you when you're, oh, what's the word? Oh, yea- LOST!"
"Calm down, Akira. I know where I'm going!" Kazuhiro Reassured.
"You do not!" Kyota scoffed.
Taza dipped her head in agreement.
"Seriously, let us read it or something! We've got a better chance of a hamster being able to read it!" Akira complained.
"Hey, come on now…" Kazuhiro started.
An argument started between three of the Arasugakure ninja. The fight went on for about a minute. Poor Eorroe was caught in the middle.
"Are we there yet?" Eorroe said amongst the argument.
"NO WE ARE NOT THERE YET!!!" Kyota and Akira shouted back, Taza hissing at Eorroe as well.
Eorroe shrunk back, startled. The group stopped to rest a moment, Kazuhiro tried to decipher the map, while Akira tried to help. Kyota looked around and spotted a colorful team of ninja at a shop called the Ichiraku Ramen shop. Maybe they would know where the Konoha hotel was.
"Hey, look! There's another team of ninja- and they're Konohagakure! I'll bet they know where the Konoha Hotel is" Kyota exclaimed, running towards the other team.
"Wait!" Kazuhiro yelled after her, "We're not... Lost…"
Inside the Ichiraku shop, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno were enjoying their lunch. Naruto was chowing down on a steaming bowl of ramen, while Sasuke and Sakura were scarfing down their bowls of shrimp rice. Outside the shop stood Kakashi Hatake. He leaned nonchalantly on one of the poles holding up the awning, looking out on the busy village streets. He stood up straight as he saw Kyota running towards him and his students, Taza sitting perfectly on her shoulder, moving along with her movements.
"Can I, help you?" Kakashi said as Kyota approached him.
"Yeah, hi, um," Kyota sputtered. She was speaking so fast that Kakashi could barely make out what she was saying. "We're lost, and-" She was interrupted when Kazuhiro came up behind her and put his big hand over her mouth.
"Oh, hello. Please excuse my student, we're not lost!" Kazuhiro chuckled. Taza swatted his hand with her paw.
"Yes we are!" Akira and Eorroe shouted in unison, walking up behind Kazuhiro. They stood and crossed their arms, waiting for Kazuhiros' response.
"O.k., we're lost…" Kazuhiro sighed, "Can you give us directions to the Konoha Hotel? I've tried reading the map, but I just can't seem to figure it out."
Kazuhiro held out the map for Kakashi to read. Kakashi took a good look at the map. Then, he straightened up.
"Well it seems that you were holding the map upside-down!" Kakashi laughed, turning the map around for Kazuhiro.
"Oh, ha ha. Yeah…" Kazuhiro laughed, looking quite embarrassed.
"Don't worry too much. Many newcomers make that mistake!" Kakashi smiled beneath his mask. Those headbands… Could the rumors be true?
"Ah, but where in the Wild are my manners! My name is Kazuhiro Hiroshi, from Arasugakure, the Hidden Wild Village. These are my students." Kazuhiro introduced himself and then gestured to Kyota, Akira, and Eorroe. One by one they introduced themselves.
"I'm Kyota and this is my cat, Taza. This is my sister-"Kyota nodded towards Akira.
"-Akira's the name. This is our older brother…" Akira trailed off to let Eorroe introduce himself.
"My name's Eorroe. Eorroe Hiroshi…" Eorroe said tonelessly.
Kakashis' eye lit up as it dawned on him that these Genin were more than just students to their sensei. Kakashi shook the thought from his mind and turned back to the current situation.
"It's a pleasure to meet you all. I am Kakashi Hatake, of Konohagakure, the Village Hidden in the Leaves, and-"
Kakashi was abruptly cut off by a short blonde kid in an orange outfit. He and the two other Genin ninja had finished their lunches and were walking towards Kakashi sensei. The blonde kid was looking quite happy and full, his hands tucked behind his head of spiky blonde hair. There were two other ninja walking behind him; a taller, blue-black haired boy with white shorts and a navy-blue shirt, and a girl with long pink hair and a red skirt/dress on with blue shorts on underneath. Again the Arasu ninja introduce themselves.
"Excuse me, Mr. Hiroshi, but, does that mean that your both their sensei and their, father?" Sakura asked when the ninja were finished introducing themselves.
"Yes, I am both their mentor and father, Sakura." Kazuhiro replied happily.
"Is that even legal?" Naruto blurted out.
"Well, it is in our village." Kazuhiro said.
"Well we're in no authority to question your villages' customs." Kakashi said.
"So," Kyota began, "can you tell us where the Konoha Hotel is?"
"Hey! I know where the Konoha Hotel is! It's not too far from this ramen shop you know I love ramen you should try this guy's ramen it's great my favorite kind is…" Naruto just keeps going on and on about how he loves all different kinds of ramen. The Arasu ninja just stare in disbelief at his enthusiasm.
"Who is this kid?!" Kyota asked Kakashi. Great Hoshigakure, this kid just won't shut up!
"These are my students." Kakashi started, covering Narutos' mouth.
Sakura stepped forward to introduce herself to the new arrivals.
"Hi, I'm Sakura Haruno; it's so nice to meet you!" Sakura smiled. CHEAW! They'd better not even think of trying to go near Sasuke! He's mine!
Sakura stepped back to allow Sasuke to introduce himself. He stepped forward nonchalantly and put his hands in his pockets, like he didn't care to even speak.
"My name is Sasuke. Uchiha." He said plainly.
"Wait, you're Sasuke?!" Akira blurted out suddenly, her eyes widening in disbelief.
"Yeah, why?" Sasuke asked suspiciously, his eyes narrowing.
"Your brother Itachi told us all about you. He said you'd be taller though…" Kyota said cheerily.
"Wh-what did you just say?" Sasuke stuttered, eyes wide in disbelief.
"About you being short or your brother?" Akira asked jokingly.
"MY BROTHER!!" Sasuke shouted back angrily. His eyes gleamed with pure hatred and he clenched his hands into fists.
The Arasu ninja jumped at Sasukes' explosive answer. The young Uchiha fumed at the thought of his brother, and for a moment, the Arasu ninja thought he might lash out in fury.
"Itachi t-told us all about you. H-he comes into our village every now and then for supplies." A startled Akira sputtered.
"He destroyed my family! He slaughtered them all and now I'm going to slaughter him!" Sasuke yelled at the three Genin.
Kazuhiro and Kakashi exchange a surprised glance.
"Calm down, Sasuke." Kakashi says calmly.
Sasuke shoots the Arasu ninja an angered glance, and then sighs. Eager to change the subject, Kyota looks to Naruto. That kid in the bright orange…
"Are you Naruto Uzumaki?" Kyota asked; glad to feel the tension ease. Tazas' ears pricked up towards Naruto.
She knew that it wouldn't be good to have people hating them like that. Hopefully they and Sasuke could work things out. Kyota could tell that Sasuke would be a powerful adversary, and that it wouldn't be good to be on his bad side. Naruto lit up when he heard Kyotas' question.
"Finally, someone who wants to know my name! you betcha' I'm him, and I'm gonna' be Hokage someday, and-wait, why do know my name?" Naruto stopped when he realized that the ninja already knew his name.
"Well, you're what you could say, 'well known' in our village." Eorroe said.
"I'm famous?!" Naruto shouted. A wide grin spread across his face, and his eyes sparkled with excitement.
"There must be some mistake." Sakura said, amazed. "How could Naruto be famous, unless it's for being the worlds' biggest idiot?"
Narutos' happy expression turned into one of annoyance. Sasuke readily agreed with Sakura, and the tension quickly returned. Kakashi, wanting to avoid a quarrel at all costs, came up with an idea.
"Hey, I have an idea!" Kakashi said before Naruto could open his big mouth. "Why don't you three escort the new Genin to the Konoha Hotel while Kazuhiro and I go meet with the other teachers? You guys can get to know each other and it'll be a great learning experience for you all!"
The three Arasugakure ninja look towards their sensei for permission. Kazuhiro nods his agreement, and the six of them walk in the direction of the Konoha Hotel, the Konoha ninja leading the way. Kazuhiro and Kakashi leap off in the opposite direction. And here, our story begins.