AN: 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 8: The Vortex Jutsu:
After the fight between him and Art, Saphiro had 6 days to prepare to not only to take Art down, but Genzo as well. He spent every single moment training. From sunrise to sunset. Saphiro only stopped to eat and sleep. When 2 days were up, Saphiro felt terrible. His body ached from pains caused by his relentless training. His chakra level was low. And he was so weak from stress, that he slept the whole third day.
The fourth day, Kaede and Tagaranon were getting ready to go on a mission. They went to Kurenai's house to see if Saphiro was there. Tagaranon knocked on the door and waited.
Finally Kurenai came to the door and opened it, "Hello Kaede and Tagaranon," she greeted, "How are you doing today?"
"We're okay," answered Tagaranon, "We came to see Saphiro. Is he here?"
"He is," Kurenai explained, "Why?"
"We're going on a mission to bring some small machinery to a village not far from here. And you know, it's a team mission," Tagaranon gave Kurenai his usual mischievous smile.
"Well," Kurenai said, "Where's Art?"
Tagaranon's smile faded, "He's not coming. Since the fight he and Saphiro had days earlier, Art relinquished himself from Team 22."
"I'm sorry," Kurenai explained, "But Saphiro is exhausted from training the day before yesterday. He slept all day yesterday. He's still asleep now. If he wakes up, I'll tell him you were here."
"You don't need to, mom."
Kurenai turned around to see her stepson standing in front of her.
"Are you sure you want to go on this mission?" Kurenai asked, "You look as if you're still weak from all that training."
"I'll be okay," Saphiro panted, "I'm going to show Genzo and Art that no matter how tired I am; I will still defeat them." He stepped out the house, "I'll see you later mom!" he said smiling.
"Okay, Saphiro," Kurenai sighed, "Be careful,"
As Saphiro, Kaede, and Tagaranon were walking through the village; Tagaranon explained to the 2 Genin what had to be done.
"Okay," Tagaranon explained, "We are bringing some machine parts to a village at least 10 miles from here. Since Hinata has a grudge with me. In which I'm not surprised--" Tagaranon stopped talking and turned around to see that Saphiro was lying unconscious on the ground.
"Saphiro!" Kaede shouted, running to her fallen friend, "Are you okay!? Can you hear me?"
Saphiro remained motionless and silent.
"Saphiro!" Tagaranon said holding a lit candle, "If you can hear me, smell the candle. It's a rejuvenation candle. It'll restore your energy for a short period."
Saphiro sniffed the candle and woke up, "I'm okay," he said, "This just isn't my day."
Tagaranon gave the candle to Saphiro, "Take it," he said, "You are too weak to come with us. You need to take a break. Even though you need to train to face Genzo and Art; but, taking a break will be a wise choice. Relax for a while. Kaede and I will take care of the mission."
Kaede gave Saphiro some money, "Here," she said, "Use this money to buy some ice cream from the Sweet Shop. We'll be back soon." Kaede and Tagaranon ran toward the village gate, jumped over it and were gone.
Saphiro looked toward the ground, I guess I need to take a break, he thought, I would've slowed Kaede and Tagaranon-sensei down if I came along. I guess I'll buy some ice cream and head to the library to read. He looked up and walked away to the Nekiogama Sweet Shop.
Later during the day, Saphiro was in the library reading scrolls. He was the only patron in there at that moment. Tenten Hyuga, the librarian, was sorting books when she saw Saphiro sitting all alone. She came to him and stood there, "You are Saphiro Kimza, right?" she asked.
Saphiro noticed her question and looked up, "Huh?" he asked.
"Are you Saphiro Kimza?" Tenten repeated.
"Yes," he said, "That's me. Saphiro Kimza. The loser doomed to be defeated by Genzo Nekiogama and Art Uzuba this Saturday."
"You're that Saphiro Kimza?" Tenten asked, "You're pretty brave to face a Nekiogama-Uzuba duo by yourself."
"I guess," Saphiro sighed, "But I'm still going to be defeated by them. Without any Jutsu, I'm doomed to fail."
Tenten had a plan spawning in her head. She looked at Saphiro and smiled.
"Um, why are you smiling?" Saphiro asked.
"You know," Tenten explained, "There is a scroll on the 'K' section that has to do with you. Saphiro Kimza. If you want to read it, it's available."
"Great," Saphiro moaned, "a biography by Genzo about the life of the pitiful Saphiro Kimza." He stood up and walked towards the "K" section.
"I hope that scroll helps you," Tenten whispered.
When Saphiro got the "K" section, he saw a scroll which was titled "The Legendary Kimza Clan". He picked it up and stared at it in awe.
So, I do have a clan, he thought, Perhaps my clan has some Jutsu I can study. He unrolled the scroll and started to read, 'The Kimza Clan is a powerful clan known for their Jutsu. Their home is the Village Hidden Within The Canyon. The village is protected and led by a Nurmakage. One of their basic Jutsus is one of their most powerful. It's called the Vortex Jutsu. This Jutsu enables the user to transport to far-to-reach places by running through a vortex and exiting through another. This Jutsu also is used for combat. It can be used to damage the user's opponent; and it can teleport the opponent to a disadvantage point. Only a Kimza Clan member can use this Jutsu.'
Saphiro's eyes lit up when he read out the Vortex Jutsu, I gotta try that! He thought in excitement. He put the scroll back on the table he found it on and ran outside to practice the Vortex Jutsu.
Outside, Saphiro decided to train in his backyard. There, no one but his mother and sister could bother him. He went over the steps in his head.
First, he thought, I have to make 7 hand signs. Next, concentrate the chakra so that it accumulates in my palm. And last, I reach my palm and find a place to place my vortex. It can't be out of my sight.
He made the hand signs, concentrated his chakra and decided to place his vortex in his house. That way, he could startle Kurenai. Here goes! he thought. He took a deep breath and yelled, "Ninja Art: Vortex Jutsu!" As he pointed his hand in his vortex's appointed direction; the only thing that appeared was a small ball of chakra. It disappeared as soon as it appeared.
"Okay," he said to himself, "This is going to take forever to master." He took a deep breath and tried again.
1 hour later….
Kaede and Tagaranon came back to Konoha after the mission. The first thing they did was look for Saphiro so that they could see how he was doing during his recovery. After going all over the village; they decided that he was back at home. Once again, Kurenai came to the door.
"Back so soon?" Kurenai asked Tagaranon, "I guess Hinata was wrong about you. You are more than a muscle-headed strategist."
"We came to see if Saphiro was here, Ms. Kurenai," Kaede explained, "Is he here?"
"He's in the backyard," Kurenai answered, "He's practicing a Jutsu he read about in a scroll at the library. You're welcome to come in if you want."
Saphiro was still in the backyard. He was tired from using his remaining chakra to create a vortex. He panted and huffed in frustration, "I have to make just one vortex if I ever hope to beat Genzo and Art!" He made 7 hand signs and shouted in anger, "Ninja Art: Vortex Jutsu!" Yet again, another ball of chakra appeared and disappeared.
"Not going to good huh?" Tagaranon asked.
"Not at all, Tagaranon-sensei," Saphiro huffed, "I was at this jutsu for more than an hour!"
"Perhaps it's because your chakra is too low," Kaede suggested, "You need to rest. All this training isn't good for you."
"I used the rejuvenation candle," Saphiro groaned, "It's gone. I used it all and my jutsu still is as crappy as it was when I started."
"The candle can only waken an unconscious team member," Tagaranon said, "It doesn't work that way. The only way you can regain your lost chakra is if you sleep and take breaks."
"Yeah," said Kaede, "I've never seen you like this. What happened to the Saphiro Kimza who was happy and carefree? Never worrying about being a loser as much as you do now?"
Saphiro turned to Kaede, "He died when Art Uzuba," he growled, "my own teammate, called me loser."
Kaede stared at her friend. She never saw him so tired and angry before. For the first time in their friendship, Kaede was scared of Saphiro. But, she shook off her fear and grabbed him.
"Get off of me!" Saphiro snapped.
"No Saphiro!" Kaede snapped back, "Look at yourself. You are turning into something I thought you'd never become! A...A...loser!"
Saphiro stood still for a moment and backed off, "If I am a loser," he said, "Why are you still my friend? Everyone that called me a loser is an enemy of mine. I wanted to become stronger so that I could protect you. Genzo is able to protect Rosetta. I lost to him. How can I protect my friend if I can't defeat Genzo? I guess you became my friend because you think I'm pathetic." Tears streamed from his eyes as he lowered his head in shame.
Kaede hugged him, "I didn't become your friend because I was sympathetic," she giggled, "I became your friend because I wanted you to be my friend. And you do protect me well. When Genzo wanted to attack me because of the incident with Rosetta; you stood in his way and was courageous about it. That's why we're friends. And we'll always be, right?"
Saphiro raised his head and wiped his tears away, "Right!" he said nodding, "And, we'll always be friends. Thank you for being my friend, Kaede. You too, Tagaranon-sensei."
"Listen Saphiro," Tagaranon said to Saphiro, "Sorry to interrupt your little moment but listen to me. Take a nap and restore your chakra. If you have enough chakra, Kaede and I will help you with your jutsu later today, okay?"
"Okay!" Saphiro shouted in glee.
Later during the day, Saphiro's chakra was more than halfway restored. He was learning how to do the Vortex Jutsu with Kaede and Tagaranon. After a while, Saphiro was making great strides in his training.
"Okay!" Saphiro said, cracking his knuckles, "I think I got it!" He made the hand signs and looked up, "Here goes! Ninja Art: Vortex Jutsu!" Saphiro rushed his palm forward and 5 feet away from him was a tiny chakra ball.
"Not again!" Saphiro shouted frustrated.
"Look!" Kaede shouted.
All of a sudden, the chakra ball opened up in a hole in midair. The hole filled up with chakra and became white, blue, and purple in color. It stood there and didn't close up. Saphiro stepped up to the hole and stared in awe.
"This is the Vortex Jutsu," he said happily, "This is the Vortex Jutsu! I did it! I did it!"
"Good work, Saphiro," congratulated Tagaranon, "You finally have an original Jutsu."
"I knew you could do it!" Kaede cheered. She jumped onto him and gave him a kiss.
"Whoa," Saphiro said blushing, "What was that!?"
"Oops," Kaede gasped, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry—" Kaede was interrupted by Saphiro's kiss to her, "Hehe," she giggled, "And what was that for?"
"I think you should know," Tagaranon said, winking.
Kaede blushed even harder and hid her face.
"I did it," Saphiro sighed happily, "I finally found my original Jutsu. Come on! Let's master this Jutsu!" As soon as that Saphiro, Kaede, and Tagaranon continued the training session
Saphiro finally learned the Vortex Jutsu. Could this Jutsu help him defeat the combined forces of Genzo and Art. Or is he doomed to fail again?
AN: I'm in an awesome mood today! This story is getting SO intense. In the next chapter, Art makes a mistake that could cause him his friendship with Genzo. And it's up to Saphiro to save him. Get ready for Chapter 9 of Kimza Chronicles! See you around!