Sayaka Akira – Naruto OC Insert :D

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Image of Sayaka Akira (yeah I had the courage): albums/y406/AkizaIX/SayakaAkira_

Chapter 3:

Blank Scrolls = Check

Ink Pens = Check

Carrot Sticks = Check

Light Reading for Boring Classes = Check

Math Workbook = Check

Chocolate Cookies = Check

I readied myself for my first day at the Academy. To a certain degree I was excited. I had never been to a school with other people before so it would surely make for an experience. Seeing as I'm entering the 2nd year of ninja training it should be heavily based on survival techniques, basic taijutsu and trajectory mathematics.

Before Konoha, I was homeschooled by an expert sensei that had taught many elite ninja in the past. Although with him I covered a lot of chakra theory and manipulation. The taijutsu I learned from him was based on avoiding enemy attacks and dodging rather than actually attacking my opponent. Of course taijutsu style varies between countries also causing great diversity in teaching methods.

I met up with Kiba outside my house and I followed him to the Academy.

"Why are you taking Akamaru with you?"

"Because he's my partner of course!" Kiba answers as if I had asked a really stupid question. Akamaru "Arfs" in agreement with his master.

"Oh, ok then."

We finally get to the Academy where Kiba already walks to his class, whilst I'm stuck talking with this silver haired guy called Mizuki-sensei. He wrote out my schedule and told me I should join Iruka-sensei's class in 3-A. I quickly locate it and wait outside the door. I listen closely:

"Listen Up! We're having a new addition to our class today, so treat her nicely!" The teacher, most likely Iruka-sensei yells at his class. I take this as my cue to push the sliding door open and walk in calmly. Suddenly I feel a bit nervous. The whole class suddenly goes quiet. Even the girls who were jumping around and gushing behind some raven haired kid suddenly went down to a quiet chatter. Come on Saya. You're pathetic. You want to become a ninja and can't even introduce yourself to a class. Suck it up girl. I look up at Iruka-sensei. He has a similar haircut to Shikamaru. Eventhough he has a, excuse my language, badass scar running right across his nose, he looks friendly and open. Essentially anything the opposite of menacing.

"And who are you?" Iruka questions.

"I'm Sayaka Akira, the new student." Oh right, this is school so I added "sir."

"I'm Iruka and I will be your sensei for the next 4 years. If you have questions don't hesitate to ask. Now go on introduce yourself to the class."

I turn to face the class. "Ummmm." Brilliant start. Your name is; "Hello, my name is Sayaka Akira. It's a pleasure to be working with you all."

"You can take any one of the free spaces."

I trudge up the steps to one of back rows and sit next to Kiba. Apart from Choji, Naruto and Shikamaru I don't know anyone! There was a spot free next to Naruto, but I didn't really feel like sitting next to the #1 hyperactive kid and from what Kiba has told me; Naruto is the class clown.

Iruka-sensei starts talking about what a great year we have ahead of us. He delves right into Konoha history and I open my light-reading book titled "Enemy Ninja with Chocolate Glazing" and absorb myself into the wonderful world of epic adventures and culinary combat.

*Lesson drones on*

"Sayaka. Sayaka! SAYAKA!"

"THIS CAKE IS A LIE. It's transformed ninja!" I yell, broken out of my trance. Iruka-sensei glare at me, his face red with anger.

"Sleeping on your first day? That's not the kind of impression I would want to leave."

"I'm so sorry sir. It's just that I've already researched all this and I'm confident with my knowledge."

"Oh really," he raises his eyebrows as he says this. "Well then Sayaka, then you should be fully capable to deliver us a summary on the First Hokage."
Oh god, what have I done? Time to prove to everyone that I'm not actually slacker, although it would help if I weren't so nervous.

"C'mon. Stand up and speak. We don't have all day."

I slowly stand up shakily. I look down to Kiba and he smiles. I don't know whether he wants to reassure me or he's close to laughing. Calm yourself. I take a deep breath and prepare myself to speak when I see a glimpse of white vapor in front of my eyes. I ignore it and speak in a clear voice:
"Hashirama Senju was leader of the Senju clan and along with the head of the Uchiha Clan, namely Madara, founded the village we see here today. He was a legendary shinobi and was even labeled as the god of shinobi at some point. Hence he would later become the Shodai Hokage. He had the Wood Style kekkei genkei which I believe is based off an unusual mix of Water and Earth affinity. He was also able to seal many tailed beasts in his time… Yeah… "

"That was good. But remember, a ninja must always be attentive. Like you should be in class. Now to what I was actually saying; the other teachers and I have discussed and decided we wanted to do a survival training field-trip. In groups of 3 you will be paired up with one of new Chunin exam graduates or available Genin to give them an opportunity to try out leadership skills. The mission will be to retrieve a hidden scroll from Mt. Hakobe in less than 5 days. We teachers will try and simulate ambushes along the way. On top of that, each team will be given a different route to follow with lots of traps built into the path."

A lot of the class groans in complaint until Iruka-sensei mentions that the winning team will each get a day off from school to job-shadow a ninja of their choice, as long as it remains inside the walls of the city, as well as skip the next test. This suddenly changed the atmosphere of the class into competitive-ness (?) and "whoa-cool".

"I've already split you into teams of 3. The quality of your participation does get recorded and might lead to which team you're put into in the end. I shall now read out the teams. Team 1 will be Sakura Haruno, Kiba Inuzuka and Sayaka Akira. Team 2 will be Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha and Hinata Hyuga. Team 3 will be Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi and Ino Yamanaka. Team 4 … (You get the idea.)"

I watched as Naruto complained about how he had to be with "Duck-butt hair" and "Silent Girl" for the trip. He proceeded in talking about his prowess in the field of "ninja" as he put it, and said he deserved to be on a better team. To which Iruka shouted at him about how one has to be able to work well with a variety of different people to succeed. Albeit amusing, I zoned out of their banter and tried to locate Sakura. I realized she was just a row beneath us. She was deep in discussion with a blonde girl who I think was Ino. I eavesdrop on their conversation. Yeah, I know it's bad, but I want to get to know her without confronting her directly. Ok, I'm pitiful at socializing. I'll admit it. It already took 4 weeks of me living in Konoha to get to know my own neighbor Kiba. And I only had the nerve to go over to their place whenever I used cake as an alibi. Back to eavesdropping.

"I can't believe that idiot Naruto and that Hinata get to be on Sasuke's team," Ino shout-whispered.

"I know right. I should totally be on their team instead!" Sakura replies. Then adds smugly, "But I'm actually quite content. You want to know why?"

"Why's that?"

"Sasuke winked at me today."

"WHAT! NO WAY! You're lying. There's no way Sasuke would wink at you! He probably blinked, but you're forehead obscured your vision to make it look like he winked."

"OH YEAH INO -PIG !"

"EXACTLY BILLBOARD-BROW!"

Soon a swarm of girls flooded around their table joining in the banter to talk, or yell, about Sasuke. With all the shouting going on in front of me it soon became impossible to hear their conversation properly. Seems like Sakura is Sasuke obsessed. Oh well, nothing I can do about that. Apparently she has one of the best grades in class, so she's bound to do ok on the trip.

*School-day passes. Consists of Math and Taijutsu training. We had to run 20 laps before we were aloud to start sparring practice. (Frowny Face) Choji had to take 2 breaks during the run.*

I stop at the grocery store to pick up some food whilst my mum's on her mission. I'm thinking bell-pepper soup with bacon. Sounds good to me.

I walk home to find my mum tightening her forehead protector and preparing herself to leave.

"Hey mum! Getting ready to leave I see!"

"Oh hey! Sayaka, how was school?"

"It was good." I didn't feel like it was necessary to tell her about sleeping in class. "We're going on a 5 day survival trip to retrieve a scroll on Mt. Hakobe."

"I see. Good luck on that. Seems like we're both going to be very busy then." She pauses and checks her hair in the reflection. "Oh. And please refrain from falling asleep in class again."

"How did you know? Did Iruka-sensei tell you?"

"No he didn't. I have my ways," she says whilst tapping her nose cunningly. Sometimes I wonder if I'm really her daughter. "I'll be on my way. Have fun and assist your team in the best way possible."

"I will. You have too."

Mum raises her eyebrow.

"I mean have fun. No. Assist your team. Err. Stay Alive?"

She laughs. "Saya. Make sure to work on that confidence."

"Yes mum…"

"OK. See you later."

And with that she poofs away in a whirl smoke and I try to unfold the pages in my book that I bent when I slept on it.