I do not own original Naruto characters and jutsu. They belong to the main man, Masashi Kishimoto. But, Saphiro Kimza and other created characters and jutsu do belong to me. Please enjoy my fic.
Naruto: Kimza Chronicles:
Chapter 1: The Boy Without Luck
A young boy was trapped inside of a dark and cold area deep in the bowels of nowhere. The boy was obviously frightened, for he was shaking rapidly and he was drenched in sweat. He shifted his green eyes all over the darkened area, looking for sign of life. But once he didn't find anything. He just sat on the cold ground and pondered his sudden situation. He felt he wasn't alone. If he wasn't alone, how come he didn't felt a presence of life?
As he thought to himself, he heard a sound. He jumped to his feet and looked around. His eyes scanned the area right, left, up, down, and diagonally. But, just like his other attempts, there was no one around. It was dreadfully dark, but there was also an amount of mist in the area. It was so thick he could run his hands around the area and see mist being woven from his movements.
After a while, the boy mustered enough courage to speak, "H-h-hello?" he asked, stuttering as a result of the frightening sight of this strange area, "Is anybody in h-h-here?" But there was no response. J There was just the usual eerie silence and the silent echoes of the terrified child.
After a while, the boy saw some of the mist north of him shift to the right. He boy, eager to find someone, ran towards the shifting to see who it was. He ran ahead of the moving vapor to intersect the person. But when he got there, the presence was gone. He boy, mad at his mind for making up games, stomped the ground three times and sat down.
"Why am I alone in here!?" he shouted. At first, the only response to his question was another series of echoes. But a few seconds later, something else replied.
"You're not alone," said a deep voice, "I am here as well." The voice was far off to the northwest, but it was in the dark area. It was a man's voice, most likely a mature adult's.
The young boy jumped up, "Hello!?" he said, more confident, "Am I fooling myself? Is there anyone here but me?"
"No," the voice said, more closely than before, "In fact, just turn around and find out."
The boy turned around to see a tall man standing before him. He was a little over six feet tall. He was covered in a large cloak. He couldn't see his body. The only thing he could see was his chin and mouth, both covered by a red and blonde beard. The boy was at first pleased to see the man. But, his smile turned into open mouthed gasp when he saw the man pull out a kunai dagger. It was larger than the average kunai. It was almost a foot in length. The boy stepped back in dread.
"W-w-what are y-you gonna do with th-th-that?" he shuddered.
"I'm going to tell you to run," the man laughed, "Run as far and as fast as you can. When I count to 3, you'll see me again, and then nothing."
The boy turned around and ran away from the stranger. He ran as quickly as his legs could. He ran at least 200 feet away when he heard the man start to count. The boy closed his eyes and prayed for mercy.
"Three!" the man shouted from the distance.
The boy opened his eyes again when he saw the man suddenly appear behind him. His body smashed into a wall. As the boy felt the wall, he figured out that the wall wasn't made of any building material. It wasn't even a cave. It felt like electricity. The turned around and stared at the man when he suddenly was lifted into the air by a strange force. He then stared at the man who was laughing evilly.
"I hoped you liked this game," he snickered, "Because it will be your last!!" He then pulled out the oversized kunai and threw it at the boy.
The boy closed his eyes, thinking that he was going to die a painful death. Instead, he looked all over his body to see that the kunai didn't attack him. He then looked up to see that the kunai cut into his white T-shirt and bonded him to the wall. Tears for terror streamed from his eyes as the man put his hands under his small chin and put a smaller kunai to his throat. The boy put his head down, thinking now this was the end
"Now," said the man, "I'm going to ask you one last thing. What is the best basic jutsu to use when you're under heavy fire?"
The boy looked up and stared at the man, "Huh?" he asked.
Then, the man's voice started to fizzle out and it turned into a female's voice, "What is the best jutsu to use when you're under heavy fire?" Then, the man started to move in reverse as the scene started to brighten up.
The next thing the boy knew he was resting his head on a cold object. He opened his eyes and dropped to the floor beneath him. He looked upwards to see a woman standing over his desk. Her voice was the one heard in the dark area. He looked all over to see many other children about his age in the area. He jumped up, hugged the woman, and started sobbing again.
"Where am I now?" he asked, "Am I still in that weird world!?"
The woman looked around and sighed, "No," she said, "You are in basic jutsu class. You need to wipe your eyes and sit back in your seat."
The boy took a better look at the woman. Her soft blue eyes and long blonde hair were quick giveaways to her identity. She was Ino Yamanaka, the teacher of the basic jutsu class of the Ninja Academy of Konohagakure. She tilted her head again when she saw that the boy was dripping sweat.
"I am so glad to be in here right now Ino-sensei," he gasped, trying to catch his breath.
"Okay," Ino sighed again, "Could someone take Saphiro Kimza to get a drink of water? He looks like needs some."
The boy was Saphiro Kimza. He was just another student at the ninja academy. Even though it seemed to Ino that he just some spontaneous dream, Saphiro knew it was different to him. For some reason, he had the same dream for months. He had one every two days. And every time it happened, it got worse. For some reason, it seemed to the boy that someone was out to get him.
"I'll go Ino-sensei," a girl said, walking out of the desk row towards Saphiro and Ino. She smiled at Saphiro and nodded to the jutsu teacher.
Saphiro smiled at the girl as well. The girl was Kaede Meitochi. She and Saphiro were friends for more than 6 years. They were both in their final year of ninja academy training. She was also from a village that wasn't Konoha.
Ino shook her head and started to turn around to head back to the front of the classroom. Before she did, however, she ran to Saphiro and Kaede and gave Saphiro a serious look.
"When you come back Saphiro," she said, "I still expect you to answer my question."
Saphiro nodded quickly and walked with Kaede to the water fountain. Saphiro was a very smart boy. It was just that the dream he had earlier sent far off his edge of calmness. He knew it would take a lot more than a drink of water to reassure him everything's okay.
After jutsu class, which was the last class at the end of the day, the entire student body was told to stay after school. Everyone was wondering why. As everyone was waiting for the faculty to return from a meeting, 2 boys were goofing around.
The 2 boys were the most popular in the entire school. One boy had black hair and piercing black eyes, while the other had black hair and green eyes. He also had a brown tone. The two were standing on the large platform in the multipurpose room, about to pull a popularity stunt.
"Okay," said the black-eyed boy, "I, Genzo Nekiogama, and my best buddy and partner, Art Uzuba, are about to do a very awesome thing. We are about to make everyone have a seat at the same time and make a light show. Ready Art?"
The brown toned boy, Art, nodded, "Yep. I'm ready. Let's go!"
The black-eyed boy, Genzo made 3 hand signals and placed his hands on the platform, "Nekiogama Style," he shouted, "Metal Movement Jutsu." He then channeled his chakra into a group of steel chairs not far away from him. Using his counting skills, he slid a chair under every student. There were 13 students in the room other than him and Art. The students saw the chairs and sat down. Genzo smiled and nodded to Art.
"Uzuba Style," Art shouted, making 4 hand signals, "Crystalline Jutsu!" Art them concentrated his chakra into the skin pores in his arms. Then, shortly afterwards, a greenish-blue liquid came oozing out. Art then threw the liquid towards a window nearby. He then molded the chakra inside the liquid to make it into a jagged shape. It then hardened into a crystal. Finally, Art rotated the crystal to that the sunlight would hit it just right. In a matter of seconds the light was reflected from the crystal and it made many beams of multi-colored light shoot all over the room. The group of students was awed from the experience. A blonde haired girl ran onto the platform and hugged Genzo.
"That was amazing!" she exclaimed.
"Thanks Rosetta," Genzo sighed triumphantly, "I'm sure not even Kimza could do such a fine jutsu. Wait, he doesn't any jutsu! Not even one!" He started to laugh at his 'joke'. Everyone soon followed after. Saphiro, the target of the tease, just looked down in shame. He knew Genzo was telling the truth though. Everyone in the academy had either a Kekkei Genkai ability or their own original jutsu. Saphiro was the only person in the academy without either of the two. He never questioned his mother about it, but they had two different last names. Saphiro knew he was adopted. Perhaps that was another reason Genzo usually teased him. He usually knew if someone was either's Genzo target or enemy because he would call them by their last name. He was called 'Kimza' by Genzo for more than 3 years.
"Enough joking," Ino said, walking into the room, "Genzo, Art, please get off of the stage."
Art and Genzo jumped off the stage and the commotion ceased.
"Okay," Ino continued, "Now that I have your attention, I have a few announcements to make. The first thing is that tomorrow is the final test for this class. If you pass that test, you will be promoted to Genin. From there, you will be assigned to a 3-man squad led by a Jonin sensei. Some of you will pass this test with ease. Some of you won't. Plus, the other announcement is that this year's rookie of the year has been decided. The rookie of the year is Genzo Nekiogama. Congrats Genzo."
Genzo laughed proudly and turned around to his fellow students, "Thanks Ino-sensei," he said, "I would like to thank a ton of people for my success. So much I only have room for one. That person is Kimza. He was a very important part."
Saphiro looked up, "Huh?" he asked, "I was?"
Genzo laughed at Saphiro, "Sure was," he snickered, "You're the person who was struggling and I said to myself, 'Sure don't wanna be that guy!' Your constant failure made me a success. Everyone give Saphiro Kimza a hand! He being a loser makes the rest of us winners!"
Everyone resumed their teasing of Saphiro. The Kimza looked down in shame again. He felt nothing he could do would heighten his pride. The only people that weren't laughing were Ino and Kaede.
"Okay," she said, "That's it. Class is dismissed." As soon as she said that, the group of kids walked away to head home. Genzo went home to the Nekiogama Estate. Art went to the Uzuba Manor and the blonde, Rosetta, followed Genzo. Kaede went home as soon as possible. She had a curfew and she didn't want to get in trouble. Saphiro was soon the only student left in the building.
Saphiro started to leave as well when Ino came behind him and grabbed his shoulder. He looked up and raised an eyebrow, "What is it Ino-sensei?" he asked in an emotionless tone.
"Don't let Genzo get to you," Ino reassured, "You may not be a genius like Genzo, but you're special. Many great shinobi started out you did. Even the Hokage himself. I hope you do well on your test tomorrow."
As Saphiro left the academy, he felt that he wasn't going to do so well on the test tomorrow. He heard that Hokage Naruto Uzumaki failed his test 3 times. What if he was worse? He could be stuck in the ninja academy until he was 70! He had to study hard. He wasn't going to let Genzo get the better of him. Plus, what was that about him not being a genius? Saphiro finally got tired of being a target of Genzo's clique. Genzo may have been a better student. But he was going to be a better shinobi. He was going to learn as such basic jutsu as possible.
The next day, all 15 students from Ino's basic jutsu class lined up outside the exam room for their final test. Saphiro, Kaede, Art, Genzo, and Rosetta were all in the back of the line. Saphiro was in the very back, in fact the last one in line. Mostly because he was pushed back there by Genzo's followers. Genzo was in front of Kaede. Kaede moved to the back to protect Saphiro from Genzo's constant bullying. But that didn't stop Genzo.
"When Ino-sensei sees your jutsu Kimza," Genzo laughed, "she's gonna have to kick you out of the ninja academy! You'll be that bad!"
"Leave Saphiro alone Genzo," Kaede said sternly, "Just focus on your test."
Genzo laughed at Kaede's words, "Don't worry about me Kaede. Just hope that you do well and Kimza doesn't. Besides, who wants to see Kimza on their squad?"
A bell rung and wooden door opened. The bell was a sign of passing the exam. The wooden door opened and Art came out, wearing a blue headband with Konoha's trademark symbol. He gave Genzo a high five and laughed, "I killed that test holmes!" he chuckled.
"I guess I'm next," Genzo said, walking to the door and opening it, "I hope you do well Kaede. And good luck Kimza. You're gonna need it!" he started to laugh at Saphiro and it was unheard when the door finally shut.
"Damn Genzo," Saphiro growled, "Always intimidating me! I hate that guy so much!"
"It's okay Saphiro," Kaede said, "Genzo isn't the controller of your life. I know you can do it. You'll be a great shinobi. One day, everyone will know that you're a great person. Just like I do. I'm sure you'll graduate with the rest of us."
"Thanks Kaede," Saphiro replied, "I just hope I'll be a good shinobi. I don't want to be just an obstacle in everyone's way."
"You'll do very well," Kaede replied back, "In fact, I hope we're on the same team." Kaede turned fully to Saphiro and clasped his hands with her own. She blushed as she saw that Saphiro was blushing as well. She started to kiss her lips against his when he pass bell rung and Genzo walked out. He was also wearing a forehead protector. He laughed triumphantly and smiled at Kaede.
"It's your turn Kaede," he laughed, "I hope you do well."
"Here I go," Kaede said, walking into the room, "Wish me luck." Then the door shut, leaving Saphiro to be the only one in the hallway.
About a minute and a half later, the passing bell rung and Kaede walked out. She was wearing a forehead protector as well. She hugged Saphiro and turned to the door.
"Good luck Saphiro," she said, "I hope to see you later." She then ran down the hallway and turned to the left.
Saphiro gulped and entered the room. Inside it was white with a chalkboard. There was also an window to the right. Saphiro could see Ino and another sensei teacher sitting behind a table. The table had 4 rows of forehead protectors. Saphiro knew that all he had to was do the right jutsu the right way. Afterwards, he'd be a fully fledged shinobi. He gulped and walked towards the table.
"Well then," Ino said, "I guess you're the only one left. It's time for your final test. I will test you on all your basic jutsu. Are you ready?"
I won't let Genzo get to me, Saphiro thought, I will become a shinobi and one day I will everyone will finally respect me. He nodded and stood ready.
"Okay," the other teacher said, "First, I want you to do the Transformation Jutsu. Use it to turn into…eh…uh…ah! Genzo!"
Ino punched the other teacher in his arm, "Stop that!" she growled, "Are you trying to intimidate him!?"
"No," Saphiro interrupted, "I'll do it!" he made 2 hand signs and smiled, "Ninja Art: Transformation Jutsu!" A jet of smoke appeared around Saphiro and after it cleared he had transformed into a perfect replica of his adversary. He even added Genzo's trademark smirk. Then another jet of smoke appeared and Saphiro became himself again.
Ino smiled at Saphiro, "I guess Genzo was wrong about you huh?" she laughed.
Saphiro put his hand behind his head and made a goofy smile, "I guess so," he retorted.
"It's not over yet," said the other teacher, "To your left and your right are two shuriken launchers. Now, we want you to perform the Substitution Jutsu."
Saphiro's goofy smile faded and was replaced with a smile of determination, "I can do this!" he said confidently, "Bring it on!"
As soon as he said that, one small machine on his left started to rotate. Then the one of the right rotated. Then, almost suddenly, three shuriken were flung out of each machine. Saphiro knew he had to quick to use this jutsu. But it seemed too late. All three shuriken hit their mark in different areas. Two were in his right arm, one in his left arm, one on his right arm, one on his left arm, and the last was buried in his back. Then, a jet of smoke appeared around the boy and what was leg was the pack he was wearing. Each shuriken was in the same position they were in when they hit Saphiro.
Ino clapped her hands for the Kimza, "Nicely done," she said, "I've seen logs used by most of my students. But only, you, Genzo, and Art contributed your own style. Great!"
Saphiro jumped out of a compartment in the ceiling made just for the situation. He smiled again and laughed, "Aw shucks," he snickered.
"Now," said the other sensei, "For the final part of the exam. You must execute the Clone Jutsu. You're just one jutsu away from earning the right to call yourself a Leaf Village shinobi."
That's when Saphiro's jaws dropped. He study many jutsu all night to find out he didn't study the clone jutsu! He could see himself make a sub-par clone. Followed by Ino's laughter and the bell of failure. He could just hear Genzo's constant teasing. He was going to fail again, just he always did. He had to quit before he made a fool of himself.
He looked down at his feet and looked at his senseis, "I can't do it," he said regretfully.
Ino stared at Saphiro with concern, "You can't do what?" she asked.
"I can't use the clone jutsu. I've tried and I studied, but I just can't do it. I'm a failure. Genzo was right. You can ring the failure bell now." Saphiro turned around and shamefully walked towards the door.
"Wait!" Ino said, "Just try. If you think you can't just try anyway. You can always try again next time. Plus, you've done pretty well with your other jutsu. Just try."
Saphiro looked down and walked away from the door, "I'll try," he said, "Just to make you see that I should've walked out that door." He walked to the front of the table and made one hand sign, "Ninja Art: Clone Jutsu!" he shouted. But, nothing was created. Not even a sub-par clone. Saphiro's eyes started to shimmer with tears.
"Well," the other teacher said, "That's it. You're the only one who—" He was about to reach for the failure bell when Ino's hand stopped him.
"Let him try," she said, "one more time."
"Come one," Saphiro groaned, "Clone Jutsu! Darn it! Clone Jutsu!" Time after time again, nothing saw spawned from his efforts. He was starting to lose hope. Then, just as he was about to quit, he could see Kaede urging him to push him onward. He knew he couldn't let Genzo or any of his posse discourage him. He then got a very serious look on his face. His eyes started to turn from green to green-blue as for the strangest reason, chakra was channeled into them. His hands started glow blue from sudden chakra surge. Then they were blazing with chakra. He stared at the senseis and his serious face grew more serious.
"What's happening to him?" the male sensei asked.
"I don't know," Ino answered, "Is it some kind of jutsu?"
Saphiro put his hands into a single, "I'm never going to let Genzo get to me again!" he shouted as he started to channel chakra all over the room, "Ninja Art: Clone Jutsu!!" then suddenly, a large blast of white smoke covered the room. After it cleared, what was revealed was amazing. Exactly 20 Saphiro clones were in the room. Ino and the other teacher were blown away by Saphiro's act of determination.
"Well then," Ino laughed, "Not even Genzo did that. You are one special person." She took a headband off of the table, walked over to Saphiro, and handed it to him, "There you go. You are now a Leaf Village shinobi."
Saphiro couldn't believe his ears. He then believed what he heard when the passing bell rung. He took the headband and tied around his head. He knew he passed. Now the only thing he had to worry about was if he would become a great shinobi.
"Everyone is the classroom," the other teacher explained, "Everyone is awaiting team assembly. I suggest that you should start moving."
Saphiro thanked the sensei and quickly left the room. After a while, he entered the classroom. The other 14 students were in the room as well. They were all wearing forehead protectors. Saphiro then saw Genzo, whom he exchanged threatening glares with. Genzo seemed surprised to see Saphiro such a way. Saphiro then found Kaede and sat next to her.
"Congrats Saphiro," Kaede beamed, "You passed."
Saphiro smiled at Kaede, "I sure did," he laughed.
Soon Ino came in and went straight on to discussing team assembly. After a few minutes, 9 of the 15 students already were assembled into a 3-person squad and assigned a sensei. Saphiro, Kaede, Genzo, Art, Rosetta, and another boy were the only students left in the room. Ino was still trying to find the rest scroll. She was trying to find the assign scroll.
"Ah!" she said finally, "I will assign Genzo Nekiogama, Oro Sirimuchi, and Rosetta Kechki to Squad 26. Your squad's sensei will be Neji Hyuga. I guess Squad 22 will be Kaede Meitochi, Art Uzuba, and Saphiro Kimza. You three are the only three left. Your squad's sensei the Fireworks Ninja, Tagaranon Nakado."
"Holy crud!" Genzo shouted excitedly, "We got Neji Hyuga as a sensei!? He's the best Hyuga Clan member of his generation! I guess we are truly winners. Art, Kaede, I'm so sorry for you. Kimza is in your squad! I'm sure you guys will do well but not perfect!" Genzo started to laugh when a figure appeared over him. The figure was Neji Hyuga.
"Hey Neji-sensei!" Genzo beamed, "I'm Genzo Nekiogama! Nice to meet ya!"
"I'm Rosetta Kechki!" Rosetta said, "I'm sure we'll become the best squad in the village."
Oro, the other boy, didn't say anything. He just chuckled slightly at Genzo's actions.
"Hm," Neji said, scanning his squad, "You're Genzo, the genius everyone talks about? Well, let's go. If you train hard enough, you might become the strongest Nekiogama in your generation. Now, no time for idle banter. There is work to be done." Neji turned around and left the room.
"Right!!" Genzo and Rosetta shouted in unison as they ran after Neji. Oro just stood up and walked out of the room, shaking his head. Now only Saphiro, Kaede, and Art were left.
"We're in the same squad Saphiro," Kaede giggled, "Well, Art is our squad too, but I'm sure he'll become a worthy ally."
Art didn't say anything. He just shrugged.
I may be a shinobi, Saphiro thought, but will I be any good? I know I did my best during that exam but I have a strange feeling about myself. What happened to me when I tried to use the Clone Jutsu? I was surging with energy. I need to stop worrying about what happened and worry about what happens. It's time to prove to this world I am a good shinobi!
This is an update and renew of chapter one of Naruto: Kimza Chronicles! I will be updating and revising chapters 1-6! I hope you'll like my new version of the Beginnings Arc. In the next chapter, Saphiro, Kaede, and Art meet their Jonin sensei for the first time! After a talk with his leader, Saphiro soon makes a risky bet. See what happens in Chapter 2 of Kimza Chronicles! See you around!