Training Ground 14
It was another early morning in Konoha and at training ground 14 three individual's were in the midst of training intensively.
'BOOST!' announced Shiro's Booster Gear for the fourth time. During their training in their individual powers Shiro had managed to advance in his Sacred Gear's boosting power and could now use Boost four times as his maximum while he was close to making it five times. He was usually able to boost more whenever he was sparring with Alex like what he was doing right now along with Azusa.
The three teammates had been sparring for well over half an hour and were still going strong. The spar itself was a three way free for all with Yugao acting as a referee a little ways away. It can be counted on both hands just how many times the training field had been destroyed whenever a spar took place between her students so she needed to keep an extra special eye out to make sure to lessen the number of times. So far she has been unsuccessful in that regard but the training of her genin has been going quite nicely if she had to say.
With Shiro's Booster Gear now at his current max he thrusts his gauntlet clad arm forward while calling out his attack, "DRAGON SHOT!"
A concentrated beam of crimson energy is then fired from his arm heading straight for Alex standing just a few yards opposite him. Seeing the attack coming at him Alex brings back his right hand while his Dragon Slayer blade is being held aloft in his left. Punching his hand forward at Shiro's attack Alex calls out his own attack, "SHOCKWAVE FIST!"
As soon as he called out his attack a large wave of intense vibrations shot forward from Alex's fist connecting with Shiro's beam and causing both attacks to cancel each other out in a small explosion. When the dust settled both Alex and Shiro stood unharmed by the blast. Alex was smiling proudly while Shiro's was his usual mocking smile.
"Really Alex? Don't you think your overusing that attack a little bit? I swear your becoming a one trick pony." mocked Shiro trying to goad Alex into attacking him.
"Your just jealous that my Shockwave Fist is more versatile than your little 'dragon shot.'" called back Alex.
Before anymore banter could be exchanged between the two Azusa decided to make her own move from her position in one of the trees on the edge of the small clearing they were all sparring in.
"X-BURNER!" exclaims Azusa as she leaps at Shiro firing a blast of Dying Will Flames at him and making him have to leap back to avoid being burned though his clothes did get singed at the edges.
Landing on the ground Azusa quickly turns on her heel and faces Alex who was surprised to see the normally sleepy girl move so fast. Guess the training for her really paid off huh?
"X-CANNON!" exclaims Azusa once more as she fires off twin beams of energy at Alex who like Shiro leaped away to avoid being made into swiss cheese.
Now the three of them stood in a triangular formation staring each-other down seeing who would slip up first in their stances. Then almost as if a signal had been made that only they could hear the three charged into the middle of the field where the melee began once more in earnest.
Standing on a tree branch watching the spar with a smile on her face was the trio's teacher Yugao who was rather pleased with the groups quick progression. It was very unexpected for a newly minted gennin team to have improved so much in such a short time after all. She was so focused on her genin's spar that she nearly missed the arrival of three people she was very familiar with. Almost.
"So Yu-chan how has it been teaching these gaki's?" asked a smirking Anko as she munched on some Dango.
"Yeah I've heard quite a few things about these three pups being prodigies Yugao-chan. And from what I'm seeing the statement may be accurate." stated Hana Inuzuka as she watched the increasingly violent spar going on just a few yards away.
"I have to admit as well that your genin seem to be doing a lot better than most Yugao. Almost makes me wish I had them as my students." commented Kurenai Yuhi.
Yugao couldn't help but smile at the praise her students were receiving from her friends which was no small feet considering who they were. Yes the four Ice Queen's of Konoha were indeed discussing the skills of one of their members students.
"I have to admit that at first I was skeptical of these kids but after working with them for these past weeks I couldn't have asked for better students. All of them are eager to learn and push themselves to the limit everyday to get stronger unlike some students." said Yugao with a scowl at the end as she thought about certain genin namely a pink haired fan girl who shouldn't have been allowed to pass in the academy.
"Sound's like you've taken a liking to them Yu-chan. So what can you tell us about the squirts as they are now?" asked Anko as she gazed intently at the fight wondering just how much they have improved since their little spar with her.
"Well Azusa seems to be the most level headed and the tactical mind of the group. I'd dare say she'd give a Nara a run for their money with how smart she is, and how tired she always seems. Other than that she show's incredible talent in Fuinjutsu and Medical Ninjutsu to a point she may one day pass even Tsunade if that's possible. Those special gloves of her's though have some weird attacks having to do with fire but not like any flames I've ever seen cast in a jutsu. But out of all of them she has the least stamina and chakra but that is being worked on." said Yugao as she watched Azusa fire off another X-Cannon at Shiro who bent backwards to avoid the attack.
"Shiro is a speed demon of the group using fast and precise attacks to take his opponent down. That gauntlet of his that he summons from what I have gathered doubles his strength and speed whenever it announces 'BOOST' but also seems to drain him fairly quickly when using it. I don't know if there is a limit to how many times he can boost or not but so far he can only do so four times and seems to possess some kind of regeneration ability that rivals even a jinchuriki. He's also quite the skilled Kenjutsu prodigy but tends to show off more than necessary and try and taunt his opponents. Otherwise he has good stamina and chakra reserves that are a bit advanced for his age." finished Yugao on Shiro as said boy tried to slash at Alex only for Alex to use his large blade as a shield to block the strike and push Shiro away.
"Finally we have Alex. He is a bit impulsive and brash but is probably the biggest powerhouse I have ever seen. His chakra, stamina and endurance are through the roof. His skill with that huge blade of his is also a note of praise since he can wield it with such ease and is another Kenjutsu prodigy in the making like Shiro. From what I've gathered Alex also seems to be able to summon and control vibrations to the point he can cause massive earthquake's just by stomping hard enough. Thankfully we've gotten his power under control a bit more so he doesn't end up splitting Konoha in half by accident but other than that his strength already surpasses Tsunade and is the powerhouse of the entire team. I don't think I need to tell you that the team I have right now is without a doubt the next up and coming Sannin." declared Yugao proudly though she had to stifle a laugh at the shocked faces of her three friends as they took in all she had to say about her team.
Her three friends were in so much shock that Anko actually dropped her prized Dango. It was one thing to claim all of your students as prodigies but to claim them the next up and coming Sannin was a whole other story.
"Um not to be a sceptic but how can you be so sure of that Yu-chan? I mean they are still just gennin for Kami's sake!" said Anko with the other two nodding in agreement.
"I'm sure of it because despite the short time I've spent training them and their lack of experience I would already say they are at least chunnin level. With some more experience definitely jonin." said Yugao simply as she watched the spar continue. Azusa was slowing down as her stamina was running out, and Shiro was starting to sweat heavily but Alex still looked raring to go a testament to her earlier comments about his stamina.
Before anything else could be said an ANBU with a gecko mask appeared via shushin holding a scroll. He quickly handed the scroll to Yugao without a word before departing. Yugao raised a brow at the quick entrance and exit of one of her fellow ANBU before opening the scroll they gave her. It only took her a few seconds to read it but once she did her face went from surprised to dead serious. The other three seeing this expression quickly bid their farewells and left.
The spar had devolved into straight up taijutsu as the three were all throwing and blocking blows from each other. Azusa was hitting fast with her Dying Will Flame's covering her hands to increase her power while Shiro and Alex were using their Boost Gear and vibration powers respectively to increase the power of their strikes. Each strike that connected was slowly creating a crater beneath the trio as well as burning the landscape. It would have gotten worse if Yugao hadn't taken that moment to intervene.
"Alright that's enough you three now fall in." commanded Yugao with a stern voice.
Just like that all fighting stopped between the three. Shiro deactivatedhis Boost Gear while Azusa deactivated her gloves as the three genin now stood in front of their sensei wondering what was wrong due to seeing the seriousness in her gaze.
"What's up sensei? You look like Anko after being told the Dango shop was out of Dango." pointed out Alex getting snickers from Azusa and Shiro on the comparison. But they were quickly silenced by Yugao's stern gaze.
"While that may be funny this is no time for jokes Alex. We've just been given a mission by the Hokage to go and provide backup to Kakashi's team in Wave. So far they have encountered the Demon Brother's of Mist and Zabuza Momochi and need immediate assistance. Pack up what you need for a month long mission and meet at the village gate in one hour dismissed." stated Yugao before disappearing via shushin to pack her own thing's for the mission ahead.
The three genin didn't move from their spot for a full minute before turning to each-other with seriousness in both Alex and Azusa's expression though Azusa still had her smile along with Shiro.
"Guess this is where shit gets real guys." said Alex as both of his teammates nodded in agreement.
"I guess so. Hey Azusa ya still got these scrolls with our mission stuff in them?" asked Shiro as he turned to his female teammate.
Said Teammate merely reached behind her and pulled out three small storage scrolls. In all honesty the three of them agreed to be prepared for any mission that may come up all the time so they used Azusa's sealing knowledge to make some simple storage scrolls that held everything they would need for a three month mission. Luckily for them they were called in on 'the' mission that basically started Naruto's carrier as a ninja. Only this time they would be there to make some changes and hopefully liven things up a little.
"Well what the hell are we all waiting for guys? Let's get going so we can finally find out if Haku is really a guy or actually a girl!" said Alex enthusiastically at finally solving the age old argument on whether Haku is really a very feminine looking guy or a beautiful girl.
"Oh please it was even said in the series that he was a guy." said Shiro with a wave of his hand making Alex turn and glare at him.
"Haku could have been lying. With creeps like Gato it would be better to hide the real gender if Haku was a girl. And by dammit I will end the argument then and there if it's the last thing I do!" declared Alex with finality before turning and heading off to the villages main gate.
Soon afterwards he was followed by Shiro and Azusa. Until Azusa fell onto Shiro's back and fell asleep making the boy groan in annoyance as he was then forced to carry his narcoleptic teammate the rest of the way to the gate.
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