Chapter 4-5: First Exam - Teen Discussion
I DO NOT OWN NARUTO
First Exam Classroom
"So its only this, eh?" Syng thought to himself. "We only have to be careful and we shouldn't get caught... I trust Misty and Tifa on this one."
No matter how hard he tried to concentrate, the poor blond boy could not answer a single question. Beside, he had something else on his mind...
Flashback
-So, you are the 3-man team from Tsurugi? Its been 11 years since they send any genins at this exams... How is the country? I heard that since the last war, the village of swords sealed himself from the rest of the world because it was too strong, yet, the people were dying... Asked Kakashi.
/Flashback
Sakura, Naruto and Sasuke had find it strange for their sensei to talk so much, as if there was something that he wanted to know about that hidden village... it was really strange. Not only that, but soon after, that fuzzy eye-brow guy had attacked them...
Somewhere else in the classroom, a girl was answering the question like no one in the classroom. Near that pink-haired girl was Misty. As she could not be caught cheating, she had to be really careful... Genjutsus were her speciality, she only had to put an illusion on herself were other would see her writing when, in fact, she would watch Sakura's sheet. Syng had came with another plan... Using his swords (Now at the number of 3), he could easily watch other's answer with the reflection on the blade. He was soon interrupted as the guy beside himself was thrown out of the classroom... he had been caught, but not Syng. Tifa was answering the best she could, but then the last question was to be stated in front of the class. A muscular man was telling them about their future.
-Now, who will left? Said Ibiki Marino to all.
A few left, and to the great surprise of Syng, Naruto had planned to stay. Syng could not help but to laugh hard at this.
-So you mean that everything else was for nothing? Only to test our cheating ability? Said Syng before laughing hard again. Of course we're staying, right girl?
Misty and Tifa nodded to him. Ibiki then explain the trap. Of course, everyone there had passed... some even with a blank sheet... but nobody cared: as long as they'd pass!
While getting out of the classroom, Naruto rushed to Sasuke and Sakura to rejoice over the end of the first test. Of course, the forest of death wasn't going to be an happy trip. The Tsurugi team wanted to congratulate the Team 7, yet, something else had captivated their attention...
-Gaara of the Desert, eh? Asked Syng.
The dark boy turned on himself to see who was calling his name. While his siblings were watching the whole scene, a little afraid of the income.
-Don't fight me now, leave the best part for the end, first said Syng. Know my name, for yours is known, demon-boy.
Gaara felt anger and an urge to kill rising in himself, as the sand was "boiling" in his gourd, ready to kill that bastard who just called him...
-Bakemono? No, you aren't a monster. Simply said Syng while turning and walking toward his friends.
"I will kill him", thought Gaara.
Syng had almost heard that, but decided to go on even with the flaming glare of the sand boy in his back. He had to. But then...
-DIE! Shouted Gaara, making his siblings step back in fear.
His positioned himself by the time sand was already crawling out of his gourd.
Some genins were watching the scene in the small hallway near the class they had just left. Tifa and Misty were behind Syng who's back was still facing Gaara, rather than being face to face.
Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura had already recognized the genins of the deserts.
-What? You wanna break the fun and attack me right here, demon-boy? Sighed Syng.
-Shut up! You stand no chance against him! Shouted Temari, afraid of her own brother.
The tanned boy stretched himself before turning on himself to face Gaara. The sand of the gourd was around the demon who was shaking in anger. The sand the shot itself like a projectile toward Syng. In what it seemed like a second, Syng was now inches away from Gaara, while his sand had been spread all over the hallway. The boy had a sword in his hand and had cut the sand with it.
At the scene, everyone had gasped, mostly Temari and Kankuro.
-You should respect you elders, young kid.
In fact, by the time, Gaara was 12 while Syng was only 14, just like Tifa. Misty was older by a year, but that was it.
Gaara then bursted in anger as sand was coming back to attack (and hopefully kill) the tanned tsurugi. Syng simply rolled over himself with now two swords in his hand, cutting the sand again. But that was not it. The sand didn't want to let Syng go by attacking him again and again.
-Syng! Stop this right now! Don't provoke him any more! Shouted Tifa.
The girl was standing most likely in the middle of the fight. Yet, Gaara was way too soaked with rage to let Syng go. The tsurugi girl had another idea...
-Nen Fûin no jutsu! Shouted Tifa.
Both the sand and the swords fell on the ground with distinctive sound. Gaara could not control his sand and Syng his swords! The siblings of the sand were amazed by such power...
A sealing jutsu!? How could she use that...
"So the swords are a jutsu rather than being normal weapons like kunai..." Thought Sasuke, still amazed by the little fight.
-You'll both keep your fight for another time! Or I'll seal something else than your sand or swords!
Sure Gaara and Syng seemed like dangerous person. Sure did they seemed like being people to take with caution sometime... but Tifa was a girl not to be underestimated. At least, it was the actual thought of the people who were watching the scene.
-Alright, don't hurt me, great Tifa-chan, started to beg Syng with a big smile on his face, obviously joking.
Sensei came soon after the scene, stopping the boys and dismissing everyone in the place.
Konoha little restaurant
-Ahhh! You three should be more careful! But the power of youth of the young Syng does impress me!! Claimed Maito Gai.
The six genins and their sensei were eating at some local restaurant, later after the little "fight" of Syng and the desert boy. They had listened to him and Lee for an hour maybe...
-Great. I'm going to sleep. The exam will be tomorrow. Simply said Misty as she left from the restaurant.
-Oi! Where do you... Shouted Gai, but she was already gone.
-Don't mind her... She always do this. She'll probably go to the Hokage faces to see the view before falling asleep there, simple explained Syng, rather seriously.
-You guys are strong, joyfully said Tenten while smiling at Tifa.
-I'm sure all of you as are strong. I saw Lee-kun fight... answered Tifa back.
-You saw me fight? Blushed Lee, remembering his fight against Naruto a while back.
-You should see Neji-kun fight too! Said Tenten while watching Neji who hadn't said a single thing til now.
The boy simply left his face too glare at Syng. His eyes were gray and had no pupils, somehow like is... but he couldn't be of the Hyuuga clan!
-Oi. Syng... tell me. Why do you want to know about the Byakugan? Simply said Neji has an answer.
-So he DID ask for it! Shouted Tifa while showing his fist angrily at Syng.
-Hey! Wait! I only wanted to learned it! Said Syng to make excuses.
Everyone sat there looking at both Tifa and Syng, not sure how to react...
-Syng-san, I don't think you can learned it, explained Lee. Don't you know about bloodline limit?
-Neji here is a genius from the Hyuuga clan! Proudly exclaimed Gai. You must be part of that family to use the Byakugan!
Syng sighed, sadden by the idea. He would never be able to watch under girls clothes... Soon, the genins and Gai left the restaurant and each of them went to their house, except of course Tifa and Syng. Konoha had offered them to stay in an inn, by they had gently refused the offers and so they were walking in the street, looking by themselves for a place to sleep...
Konoha Streets
-People here don't like the night as much as in Tsurugi, eh? Joked Syng, his hands on the back of his head.
It was dark, but not that late. People were rare in the streets, while most were in their own house, the others were in bars and restaurant.
-Sure, but the food is definitely better here... Answered Tifa calmly.
The two had been friends for ages, even before they became Genins. Kids and children were quite rare in the sealed village of Tsurugikure, so they had stick together for a long time. They had finally met Misty in their genins exams and they had befriend the silent ninja ever since. Of course, Misty would always prefers being alone and far from people, but as the time passes on, they both didn't care anymore. She was someone they could rely on, just like genins were relying on each others.
-Yup, but I'm still hungry!
-You're always hungry, baka! But... there's a little ramen shop over there. Pointed Tifa.
Food was not as abundant in their village than in Konoha, so the ramen had become a quite popular food. And it was Syng's favourite, of course. As they entered the little shop, they saw a blond boy already eating there (Many empty bowls were lying around).
-Hey... Naruto, is that it? Said Syng while taking a seat.
-Nani!? Was surprised the blonde while looking angrily at the guy who had put him to ground.
-Don't freak out! I'm not here to attack you! Tifa and I were just passing to get some ramen.
A bowl was served in front of Syng, Tifa had already paid hers and Syng's.
-Thanks Tifa, Itadakimasu! Said joyfully the Tsurugi genins.
Naruto stood there for a while, watching the two eats without saying a word.
-Are you two... on a date? Asked simply Naruto.
-What!?! Shouted heavily Tifa.
Syng cough as ramen was stuck in his troat, trying to breath while Tifa was getting ready to hit Naruto.
-Sorry, I just... dattebayo?
-So... we... aren't, tried to say Syng.
Syng explain that they were friend and they were always together since there wasn't much genins kids in their village.
-And for now, we're just searching for a place to sleep, like a low-price inn, ended Syng after his explanation.
-You could stay at my place, said Naruto with a smile. I live alone since... I've got no parents.
-I am sorry for that, honestly said Tifa. Thanks for the offer, but as a women... she tried to say.
-Uh? Maybe Sakura-chan would say yes...
Naruto showed them to Sakura who gladly accepted (with the permission of her parents) to let Sakura stay at her place.
-Arigatou, Sakura-chan, said Tifa while bowing in front of her.
-I swear, its nothing... It's a surprise my parents gave the permission. You can come in! Answered back Sakura.
And so the boys were left alone near Sakura's place. They decided to walk a little bit before heading out at Naruto's place. They didn't talk for a while, but Naruto had something on his mind...
Flashback
-Syng-kun. Don't forget this! Had said Tifa while handing him a little pot. Don't overdo it...
/Flashback
-Hey, what's on your mind pal? Asked Syng, with his hands still behind his head.
-Pal? Answered back Naruto, confused.
-Yeah! You're more fun and gentle than this desert guy or the Hyuuga-boy.
-Thanks, I guess... Hey, what's with the silent girl with you?
-Misty? She probably alone...
And she was, on the top of the First face, on the rock mountain, breathing slowly while watching the town slowly going silent and finally to sleep. She had pass the first part, and now tomorrow would come the second part of the exam. They had been here for a day now. She wish she could rest...
-So... this is your house? Said Syng while entering the small 2½. A kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom. Cool, at least you live alone.
-Sometime it would be better with people, whispered Naruto for himself, a little sad.
-In Tsurugi, ninjas team must live together. So, I've been living with Tifa and Misty for two years now... Its quite difficult sometime, when I must... you know, men's thing... and when girls problem comes too!
Naruto looked at Syng, completely oblivious to what Syng was trying to say. Of course, Naruto was two years younger... and innocent.
-Do not worry! Said Syng while showing his hands with a smile.
Naruto gasped. Syng immediately hid his hands at Naruto's surprised. After some minutes, Naruto took one of Syng's hand. There was a deep, really deep cut on the palm. Probably the other one was the same.
-How did you cut yourself? Don't it hurt?
-If it hurt me, I would be complaining a lot, answered back more seriously, yet with a smile.
He untied the belt on his chest to let it fall on the floor. After taking some breath, he removed his dark-blue best revealing a fishnet as a shirt. He then removed that same shirt. His upper body was covered with cut and slashes!
-How did!?
-The lower-part of my body is the same. It's the result of swords summoning, simply explained Syng. To put it simply... each time I summon a sword, chakra is actually concentrate in my body, and is thrown like a shuriken out of my body to create a full metal sword while tearing my skin and flesh. That's a simple way to put it for you.
-Oh, dattebayo... don't it hurt?
-Of course, but its not the worst part, laughed Syng while taking a little pot in his pocket. This is pain in bottle if you ask.
-What's that? Said Naruto, recognizing the pot Tifa-chan had handed to Syng.
-It's a special ointment made only in Tsurugi. In an hour, once applied onto a sword cut, it completely close and heal the wound, leaving no scar or pain. Usually, Tifa put some on me each night on every single cut I have, since the pain is too strong.
-How come it is so strong, asked Naruto ignorant as he was.
-Just watch, said Syng in a sigh.
Syng took a kunai and Naruto arm. In a slash, he had made quite a cut on Naruto's arm which was now bleeding.
-Ow! Said Naruto.
Syng laugh and took the ointment and applied some on Naruto's cut.
-This is actually cool and soft... I like the- Naruto started.
He then let out a powerful scream as the pain was tearing him apart. Naruto fell on the ground while holding his arm. It took only five minute, then the pain was gone and there wasn't any marks on his arm.
-Why did you do that!? Asked an angry Naruto.
-To show you what kind of pain it was. Said Syng. By the way, I haven't said a proper thanks, so Arigatou for letting me stay here tonight, thanked the tanned boy.
-Its nothing, as long as you don't cut me in the night, said Naruto.
-Do you have a shower?
-Yes, of course, if you want to use it... but its not that late, the public bath should still be opened, it don't take that long to go there.
-And spy on the girl? I'm on!!
Syng took his fishnet and vest quickly then tied the belt around his chest, ready to go.
-But won't your cuts... hurt in hot water?
-N'ah! Its fine, I have the whole night to recover till tomorrow, and the night is really still young!
So they were head for the public baths to relax a little bit in the hot water and steam while trying to spy on the girl... During this time, Tifa had helped Sakura with a few chores.
-Sorry to make you help me, Tifa-chan! Said Sakura.
-I don't care, it's a way for me to pay you and your parents.
-Do you love Syng? Said Sakura after a while, hesitating.
Tifa smiled rather than being angry like she did at Naruto.
-No. He's like a brother. Much like Naruto to you, or what it seem. But... since I came to Konoha... There was two time in which I saw a cute guy... He seem strong and gentle, yet there's a little something bothering me.
-Oh! And who is that boy? Smiled Sakura.
-Rock Lee...
Sakura jaws's dropped on the floor. The green spandex boy who had tried himself with her during the day!? Come on! She would gladly give him away to Tifa... would she?
Public Baths, Boys side
-Nothing like bathing in such hot water, man! Said Syng as the hot water was kind of healing of body.
Naruto had notice a small trail of hair down Syng belly and was a little confused about it. He was quite shy to ask, as he had only seen Sasuke in hot springs...
-Eum.. Syng-san? Naruto said with a clear blush that wasn't made by the steam.
They were alone in both bath, since the hour was now driving rather late and Naruto had decided to try himself to it. (No Yaoi!! Just a teenage " boyish scene")
-Yup? What's up blond boy?
-Down your belly...
Naruto was clearly blushing. Syng got out of water enough se he could see a little bit under his bellybutton.
-Yeah? What's with it? Answered back Syng, rather confused.
-You have... you have hair?
Syng stood there for a while with a smile on his face, making Naruto shyness grow even more. Then the tanned boy started to laugh as he stood up, revealing a little patch of dark hair.
-I noticed most of the people of Konoha shaved, but its not as common in Tsurugi. Don't freak out, you'll eventually get some! You're only like a year or two younger! Never seen your sensei?
Explained Syng has if it was a common thing (actually, for him it was.). Tifa noticed before me that I was growing hair, you know that some of them actually like this?
And the conversation about "teenage things" went on a little bit... while on the other side of the public baths... (No Yuri! Only "girl talk".)
Public Baths, Girls side
-Its quite late, no wonder nobody's here. Said the pink hair girl while entering the water.
-Well, its gonna help us for tomorrow! After this, we'll surely sleep like babies and be great for tomorrow! Said Tifa while removing her towel, revealing her body to Sakura without shyness.
At first, the girl was surprised to see Tifa without clothes, one thing she wasn't shy with. But she was quite surprised seeing... Tifa's... "assets".
-What are you looking at, Sakura-chan? Do I have something...
-Not its just... don't be mad at me, I feel rather shy and stupid to say this... but your breast... its quite... bigger...
Tifa laugh while entering the hot water.
-I'm older after all, simply said Tifa. And with this, I only get boys like Syng to run after me...
-Or Naruto, said Sakura while sighing about how the boy used his "Sexy no jutsu".
-And there's something else... on your lap... is that a tattoo?
-Yes... In Tsurugi, once a kid graduate, which is quite rare since the requirements are higher than most village, they are tattooed with a symbol or a sign that show there inner skills and personality. We only get to chose where its gonna be. The elders usually choose the symbol themselves... Mine is a Yin Yang.
-I remember seeing your friend one's too...
Indeed Misty had hers quite revealing, since it was around her bellybutton.
-Yes, she got a little burning sun around her bellybutton. Of course, those tattoo are specials. When we enter a more "fighter mode", the tattoo fed us with chakra in a way I couldn't explain... You'll see soon enough! Explained again Tifa.
-What about Syng?...
Public Baths, Boys side
-Whoa! Cool! Exclaimed Naruto while looking at the back of Syng's neck.
Syng let his wet hair fell on neck while replacing himself in the bath.
-Yeah, it's a Lock. I've had it for two years now! Its cool, but it hurts a lot!
And so the night went on where each of them went to sleep. Syng had to sleep on an old couch, but it was fine for him. Misty, for her part, had fallen asleep while watching the town in the night freshness, hugging her knees, waiting for tomorrow...