The Sannin Cells
Summary: What if the Sannin never split up? What if Orochimaru never turned bad? What if each of them took up a cell of children? What if one Sannin fell for one of their students…?
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. I do not own Jekyll & Hyde. I own Yume, Noriko, and Amaya, though!
Chapter 3: Team Tsunade
I need to know the nature of the demons that possess man's soul
!- Hikaru Yume -!
I need to know why man's content to let the make him less than whole
Slowly, red eyes opened. They took in his surroundings before he swung his legs over the side of the bed, shifting on the green sheets. The walls surrounding him were blue, as he liked the sky. White wisps of clouds were placed at random, making him content with his room.
Why does he revel in murder and madness?
He got up and walked to the bathroom, looking at a clock. He allowed a smile to drift to his tanned face as he slipped into the shower, stripping just before he entered it. He turned on the water, letting it roll down his back.
What is it makes him be less than he should?
After a few minutes, he finished his washing and stepped out of the shower. He fumbled for his glasses and pulled them on when he found them by the mirror. He then pulled on his outfit, which was the black ninja standard with the blue Shuriken holster.
Why is he doomed not to reach his potential?
He walked downstairs and didn't bother to stop as he grabbed an apple and walked out the door to head to the academy. He always hated being late and was often early. It became a bad habit that he would make appointments for the smallest things afterwards, but he didn't care all that much. Who should care about what was his to care about?
His soul is black when he turns his back upon good…
He arrived in the academy, and was the first one there. The second—and third—arrived together, as always. Then the silent and rude fourth, the bully came fifth, and then he never cared about the rest.
I need to find a way to get inside the tortured mind of man
!- Veruko Amaya -!
I need to try to separate the good and evil – if I can
Sighing, she looked to her side. Three…Two…One. Sure enough, a squad of ANBU was soon dashing through the streets, led by the same person as always. How she knew? His skin was a deathly pale, the color of paper.
One thing is certain: the evil is stronger
She sighed. "It's Wednesday, as the ANBU came this way instead of from the left…Don't they realize by now that the 'leaf thief' just wants attention?" She asked herself before stepping onto the grassy yard of the Ninja Academy.
Good fights a hopeless and desperate fight
She slipped into the classroom, trying to sit away from everyone. Soon, her head was on her desk and she was in a light sleep as instruction went on. This was a review, as the exams to become a Genin were the next week. Really, she didn't understand why the Sannin didn't just wait to see who the top graduates were.
I must find ways of adjusting the balance
The bell rang hours later, waking Amaya up. She pushed a lock of brown hair from her face, her blue eyes studying how everyone was leaving. She watched the student who was passing with fling colors leave, looking at her eyes. What was it that she saw? …Loneliness, it looked like.
To bring him back from the empty black edge of night
Sighing, she stared at the wall for a few moments. The room was empty, and she was alone…Again. She rose from her seat and started to leave the building. She was always the last one out, which didn't bother her much. Normally, people would be gone to do what they were doing.
I need to go where no man has been to before
Fortunately, she was right. People didn't stick around, as the yard was clear of students. It was amazing that people who trained so hard were so eager to always leave before the hour turned. Slowly, she walked the streets.
To search for the key to the door that will end all this tragic and senseless decay
In truth, she didn't know where to go. She figured she would wander and eventually end up at the Ichiraku Ramen Bar. It was a normal occurrence, and she didn't get annoyed anymore, as she always carried money since the first time that she had to start a tab so that she could eat instead of just sitting there with the smell of Ramen intoxicating the air. It wasn't a pleasant smell when you were tired and hungry. Soon, she had spotted the Ramen Bar and was happy that she could have her order of Miso ramen now.
But how to go?
!- Kaoru Noriko -!
I need to know
Another day of review. Another day that he skipped. Sure, he'd get in trouble sooner or later, and his grades reflected his poor decisions, but he didn't care. His violet eyes gazed over the group of students that were now leaving the academy.
I need to learn the secrets of the mind that we cannot discern
"She should be coming soon…" He muttered. Just as he did, Amaya had exited the school. He followed her, having found her to be attractive at the beginning of the year. He found that she had wound up at his favorite noodle bar—Ichiraku.
I need to learn the things that make men pass the point of no return
He sat next to her, quietly ordering his food as he stared at Amaya from the corner of his eye. He didn't need to talk to her, as she wouldn't talk back anyway. His gaze landed on where she was playing with her chopsticks as she waited for her food.
Why does a wise man take leave of his senses?
It wasn't long before she had her food. It was always a short waiting period with Ichiraku, as they were wonderful with service. His food was set in front of him moments later and they both ate in silence. Other couples came and go, but they ate slowly to merely enjoy their time away from home.
Where is that fine line where sanity melts?
Soon, Kaoru was handing over the money. He slowly walked away from Ichiraku, hearing the footsteps of Amaya as she left Ichiraku. He glanced over his shoulder as she turned the corner to go to her house.
When does intelligence give way to madness?
Curious, he stepped to follow her. He knew he shouldn't have, but he couldn't resist learning where she lived just so that he would be able to see her more often than he already did.
A moment comes when a man becomes something else
!- Tsunade -!
I need to know why man plays this strange double game, his hand always close to the flame
Curiosity. It was a strange feeling, and the reason that she was currently so far from the village. She knew that, by now, the other two would have chosen their teams. She sighed, as it wouldn't be very simple to train a cell. She had trained a single person—Shizune. Shizune was now assisting at the hospital.
It's a deal with the devil he cannot disclaim
Sighing, she finished with her study of the area. It wasn't unusual by appearance. No, there had been a strange chakra signature moments ago, and it had abruptly disappeared. She had no clue where the person had gone. She really didn't care, so long as it didn't show up in Konoha.
But what's his aim?
An ANBU black op came in a 'poof' of smoke. "Lady Tsunade, Lord Hokage needs to speak with you."
I need to know
"Have you already gotten the other two?"
Dear God, guide me
"Yes," the man replied, voice muffled behind the white and red mask. Tsunade sighed and started to run to the Hokage Tower.
Show me how to succeed
It took moments before she was dashing in, slowing herself to a walk as she walked to the room that her sensei would be.
With your wisdom inside me, Henry Jekyll will follow wherever you lead
Sarutobi looked up from the scroll he had been writing on when Tsunade entered. He smiled. "Ah! Tsunade, please sit down."
I need to see the truth other men cannot see
Tsunade, obedient as ever, sat down where she was instructed. She stared at Sarutobi, waiting for the reason why she was sitting across from him in his spacious office.
To be things that others can't be
Smiling, Sarutobi handed Tsunade the scroll, and she read it aloud.
Give me courage to go where no angel will go, and I will go
"Team Tsunade…Hikaru Yume, Kaoru Noriko, and Veruko Amaya…"
I need to know!
What do you think of the three teams? There will be more about this 'chakra signature' later on. I just need it to be a surprise for you all so as to make you wriggle in your seats as you try to figure it out.
!- Derenti -!