Chapter Two
We found out in the classroom, that we would only have Asuna Sensei that year. And she taught strictly, ordinary education. Kiba became my best friend and Sasuke became Kai's. Renge was both Kai and mine best friend.
Throughout that year and the next we became good pals with a kid named Shikamaru Nara and Choji Akimichi. They had black then brown hair and dark eyes for the both of them. Choji usually wore a light green and dark green zip-up hoodie and shorts with sandals. Shikamaru wore a light blue shirt with dark blue lining the edges, and some logo in the middle. Shorts and sandals also.
They had an incident with Ryuu as well. Something about playing ninja?
We can't forget Naruto Uzumaki, of course. Seriously, it's hard to forget...hah. He had bright blonde hair like us. His shirt was white with the Konoha symbol in red, in the middle, with orange shorts. He had a hoodie on also it was orange, with short blue sleeves. He wore the (very, very, very common) blue sandals.
There was also Shino, Shino Aburame. We didn't talk much, but we it's not like we disliked each other. He had dark hair and always wore dark glasses. He had a tan coat and grey, thick shirt underneath that with red buttons. He also wore brown pants and the sandals.
Though, all of us together were great friends...the other girls of the class didn't like me as much. People like Sakura Haruna and Ino Yamanaka. Hinata Hyuuga was okay. Anyways. They called me a tomboy. Which I didn't mind, except for their tone made it sound like it was a curse. I was called a undisciplined orphan for my lack of parents. Fortunately, Kai didn't hear of it.
But I didn't mind. I had my friends and they had theirs.
I have to admit, our first year at the Academy...was very boring. It was still better than sitting at home though. We hung out with our friends occasionally at the park.
But we sat through classes like History first. Which was mostly about all the Hokages and their famous techniques, The Land of Fire, and Konoha. We also were taught about the Great Ninja Wars. And of course, things about the different nations.
Second hour was Basic Math, adding and subtracting. Learning silly things like the projectiles of thrown kunai, too. How to ration food based on travel time and amount of people, were usually more useful.
Our third class was Science, which pretty much was what different types of metals were, how they affected chakra, or specific natures. We learned the side-effects of different pills (solider pills, blood replenish pills, etc.) and when to take them most effectively. And how to recognize poisonous plants, liquids, and animals.
Fourth was Basic Tools, by far my favorite class and Kai's too I think. From regular kunai or shuriken to foreign countries' armor and weaponry. How they were made and used, and how to disable them. Also we learned the origins of kenjutsu.
We ate outside after that, taking a break from learning. Kai and I took turns packing bentos. Every once in a while we would pack Naruto one too, considering he brought cold, instant ramen every day. Lunch was actually two classes because after you ate there was a playground the teachers advised you to play on. I'm pretty sure it was an obstacle course though.
Anyways seventh hour was Literature. We learned Ninja Sign-Language, which was not for deaf people. It was used for stealth missions mostly, or if you couldn't hear (flash bang, paper bomb, ringing ears from jutsu, etc.). We learned how to read, Kanji, and the alphabet as well. But not in that order.
Afterwards, our eighth class was also fun. Ninja Scenarios. About what to pack on short-term or long-term missions. Basic traps, different ninja specialties, how to hunt/gather food, what to wear in different climates as well as what to pack there, and how to efficiently pack it so it's convenient.
Last but not least was Fitness, Shikamaru's least favorite class. We did push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, running laps, flexibility training (more advanced for girls), and obstacles courses. And we even did fun things like capture the flag, play ninja, get the hostage (was a doll), or later in the year we did light survival training.
That is the summary of our first year.
We switched teachers this year. Our teacher from now until we graduate the Academy will be Iruka-sensei.
As Second years we had different types of hand seals drilled into us instead of Basic Tools class. And slowly our Fitness class got more difficult but all of our classes were getting harder, really. Also we learned Basic Sealing or fuinjutsu instead of English. Because really, as ninja you don't read a lot.
This year was the start of Kunoichi classes. Well it was more of a club after school more than a class. And because it was after school it wasn't mandatory, but highly suggested.
Either way we did lots of flower arranging saying different messages and meanings. I was reluctant to go at first because a) I didn't have to, exactly b) Kai and I would be separated c) Ino and Sakura would be there. In the end I ended up going knowing I would regret it later if I didn't.
Surprisingly, Sakura and Ino were trying to make things right with me, being friendly and assisting me in the stupid flower arranging techniques. I guess they realized that "Hey these are the people I will work with later, and watch my back in battle, or even Clan trading!"
Guess what? Hinata and I became friends through those classes. I was invited over for dinner and wore the best dress I owned. Which also was the only one I owned. Kissing Kai on the cheek, I headed out.
That day I realized I was scared of knocking on doors. I nearly left, but someone must have noticed me because a man came to the door.
"And who are you?" he asked.
Seeing his eyes I knew he was a Hyuuga. "Hello, Hyuuga-sama. I am Kiki Senri", cue bow "I was invited over this evening by Hinata-san."
With an analyzing eye, he made enough room for me to come in. Once inside I took my shoes off, and followed the man. I still did not know who he was, exactly. I saw Hinata inside of what seemed to be a dining room.
Dinner was, actually pleasant. Not awkward like I thought. I guess she asked if we could use the outside patio tonight. So it was just Hinata and me laughing and having fun.
Ever since then, I went to Hinata's at least once a month. Her dad, I later found out, didn't really mind me. Shocker, really.
Our Third year we started using chakra, not anything major, but using it in taijutsu. We learned how to use actual weapons for target practice. The teachers showed us standard genjutsu, ninjutsu, and taijutsu techniques. For taijutsu we sparred mostly, ninjutsu we learned Cat's Foot, Leaping Monkey, but mostly chakra control. Genjutsu, the teachers made these...paper lanterns I guess you could call them, anyway you would focus your genjutsu on it and if it hit the paper would tear. Based on how powerful it hit was how big the rip was.
Taijutsu was extremely fun. I loved sparring with my friends, but I did get a bit competitive at times... Top girl in our class was probably Hinata because she was allowed to use Juken, because ow did that hurt! Anyways top boy was most definitely Sasuke, he was top boy in general. He had a lot of skill but I wasn't his fan girl. Thank god.
Genjutsu wasn't a class you had to pass actually. We all still had to take it, though. Not many shinobi or kuniochi used genjutsu, about 30% did frequently. It took...a lot of concentration. You not only had to do hand seals, jutsu name, and chakra control, but you had to focus on their mind and specific genjutsu. I was okay at it, not really my style though.
Ninjutsu. By far the most misleading class. You didn't get a scroll, bring it to class and then learn how to do it. You practiced hand seals, channeling chakra to different parts of the body, and jutsu like: Shadow Clone Jutsu, Replacement Jutsu, and as said before Leaping Monkey and Cat's Foot.
Learning fuinjutsu was interesting. I liked how different kanji could do different things. With just a bit of chakra, ink, and parchment you could do many things. We just read about how it worked really. Basic sealing too.
Never the less, everyone went home tired every day. We were building chakra reserves, but it was so tiring. Of course, fun stuff did happen. Like during lunch we started a food fight that got Iruka-sensei a cupcake in the face. Good times, good times...