Authors Note:
here to present to you the third chapter of Takarus tale enjoy!
Fanfiction Chp.3
It was a bright and sunny day in the village of Kohonagakure with a few birds flying overhead beginning their migration pattern as spring was ending and fall right around the corner. Looking up Takaru saw that the leaves of the trees were turning from their usual green color to shades of orange,brown, and yellow signifying the upcoming approach of the festival that the boy had mixed feelings about on one hand he was happy to get a break from his rigorous training and enjoy good times with his friends on the other hand he hadn't worked up the courage to announce his feelings to his crush Tenten therefore he would probably be going to the festival alone,shaking the negative thoughts from his head he continued his walk to the Training Grounds to meet with his team. Adjusting the bandages wrapped around his left arm wincing slightly it was giving him trouble lately but he didn't worry about it assuring himself he had it under control.
Arriving at the grounds he greeted his friends ready to get started on today's training session.
" Hey Takaru I see you finally made it to training on time." Smiled the brunette kunochi.
"Heh yeah hey where's Tatsuya sensei late again...and he gets mad at me when I'm late hypocrite." Muttered Takaru crossing his arms.
"I heard that ." Replied Tatsuya appearing behind Takaru in a puff of smoke causing the boy to jump.
"Gah! Don't sneak up on me like that sensei." Gasped the black haired boy hating when the lazy eyed man did that.
"Morning guys today I thought we'd all do something as a squad to see how you three would perform as a team so each of you take one of these." Smiled the jounin handing each of them a small microphone and earpiece.
"So what are these for sensei?" Questioned Takaru attaching the microphone to his jacket.
"If you shut up I'll tell you...these will let us communicate over a long distance I've set up three flags in separate areas of the forest that are guarded by clones of me once you retrieve the flag you'll have to use the headsets to regroup and formulate a plan whenever your ready begin." Announced the brown haired jounin vanishing in a puff of smoke.
"Alright lets go get those flags!" Grinned Takaru racing off before hearing Dais plan of action.
" Doesn't he ever learn that rushing in without a plan will only get him in trouble." Remarked Dai letting out a sigh.
"Guess not but that's what makes Takaru Takaru." Giggled the kunochi staying to hear the genins plan.
"Okay if I was a flag were would I be?" Takaru asked himself leaping from tree to tree scanning the area for anything that looked like a flag. Suddenly seeing a blue scrap of cloth out the corner of his eye he stopped abruptly racing toward it.
"Haha too easy." Chuckled Takaru snatching the flag and switched on his microphone to regroup with the rest of his team.
Hearing a dripping like sound the genin turned around quickly and placed a hand on his katana,seeing a human like shape form out of a large puddle Tatsuya was standing in front of him with a kunai drawn ready for a fight.
"Good it would be boring if I got this flag too easily bring it!" Grinned Takaru unsheathing his blade and taking his stance.
Charging the toothpick chewing jounin Takaru made a vertical slash at his shoulder dodging the blade stroke the clone thrusted his kunai to skewer the boy, bringing up his katana quickly the kunai bounced off in a shower of sparks. Then making a one handed handsign a large puddle formed at Takarus feet rooting him in place,finishing his jutsu Tatsuya sent raiton chakra through the water electrocuting the boy the high voltage shredding his clothes slightly. Continuing to pump lighting chakra through the black haired boys system blood began to leak from his mouth and ears, fearing that he might actually die his usual black eyes turned a color of reddish orange with two flame shaped tome. Fighting the electric current and making a quick handsign. he exhaled a massive fireball that engulfed a large portion of the tree they were fighting on causing the boy to leap to another one.
"Grahh! What the hell was wrong with Tatsuya sensei he almost killed me!" Gasped Takaru wiping the blood from his mouth and ears stopping abruptly he took a closer look at his hands and saw a reddish swirl spiraling around them.
"Is this my chakra I c-can see it." Muttered the genin not even knowing he had this dormant technique inside him.
Suddenly a shuriken flew by his head embedding it self in the wood of the tree jumping to another tree branch quickly he threw several kunai in the direction were the shuriken came from hearing splashing sound he was surrounded by three clones of his sensei. Taking a deep breath his flame colored eyes dilated and he charged the first clone clashing blades the other two joined the fray, dodging every slash and attack from the three jounin he smashed his fist into the first clones face causing him to dissolve in a slash of water he then avoided the other twos attacks by cutting a back flip, then focusing on the other two clones they were consumed in flames evaporating instantly.
"Damn this jutsu is amazing...its like I could predict their movements and that thing I did with the flames I didn't even have to weave a single handsign!" Said Takaru marveling his new technique as his eye color faded back to normal as well as his strength causing the boy to collapse.
One hour later
"Huh what the..where am I?" Questioned the black haired genin waking up in his bed and looking around his room seeing he was alone.
Getting out of bed and stretching his sore arms and legs he looked at his alarm seeing it was only 1:00 he grabbed his things and proceeded to leave his house. Stopping abruptly when he saw something out the corner of his eye, walking over to his kitchen table and finding a plate of freshly made rice balls with a note attached he read it while munching his free meal.
"Dear Takaru we found you in the woods unconscious so we brought you home to rest and recharge try not to push yourself so hard next time and enjoy these rice balls I made.
." Announced Takaru reading the note out loud.
"Dammit I passed out and they had to carry me home...so uncool!" Sighed Takaru grabbing another rice ball and exiting the house returning to the Training Grounds.
On the way to finish his training not really paying attention to where he was going he ran into a fellow shinobi.
"Oh I'm sorry about I wasn't paying attention to where I was going." Admitted Takaru apologeticly.
"Oh no problem uhh Takaru is it?" Asked the shinobi extending his arm for a handshake.
Taking a closer look at the boy Takaru recognized it was Namikaze Naruto son of the village hokage and one of the strongest genin in the village. Realizing who he was speaking to the black haired boy bowed in respect.
"Hey no need for all that man just treat me like any other genin." Chuckled the jinchuriki patting his shoulder and giving him his fox like smile.
"Heh alright anyway I'm Ihara Takaru self proclaimed 'Wild Fire of Konoha'." Said Takaru returning the boys smile with his own as he took in the jinchurikis appearance he wore a short sleeve orange hoodie with black flames on the bottom along with orange pants that stopped at his ankles and black sandals and hitai-ate with bandages wrapped around his forearms.
"Hey I was on my way to the training grounds wanna join me in a friendly sparring match?" Asked the blond.
"That sounds cool if you can keep up with me that is." Grinned Takaru his cocky nature getting the better of him.
Walking toward the grounds the two boys exchanged words finding that they actually had a lot in common from their similar personality and sense of humor to their amazing appetites and love of a good challenge. 'Dai better watch out or he might be replaced.' Thought Takaru.
"Alright Takaru lets get started me and Kurama will go easy on you seeing how your not as strong as we are." Grinned Naruto pulling a three pronged kunai from his tactical pouch.
"Oh really well tell Kurama that I'll kick his butt and yours so if you hold back you'll definitely get hurt." Chuckled Takaru unsheathing his own weapon and taking his own stance. 'I wonder if I could use that jutsu I used earlier without passing out *Sigh* I'll have to keep up with Naruto but not now.' Confirmed Takaru mentally.
'KIT YOU NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN FIGHTING THIS TAKARU PERSON HE HAS DARK ALMOST BLACK CHAKRA SEEPING FROM THAT LEFT ARM OF HIS...BE CAUTIOUS.' Warned Kurama mentally. "Alright Kurama-San I'll keep a eye out." Assured the blond host.
Making the first move and throwing several shuriken at the jinchuriki Takaru charged him head on increasing his speed with chakra manipulation, blocking most of the shuriken and dodging the rest Naruto brought his foot up quickly hard into Takarus chest knocking the wind out of him and causing him to skid back a few steps. Coughing and catching his breath the black haired genin brought up his katana defensively as Naruto advanced toward him with five clones trailing behind him,spitting at the ground Takaru readied himself for the onslaught as all six Naruto jumped into the air with kunai aimed at him weaving a handsign and announcing "Katon : Hosenka no jutsu." He exhaled a single fireball causing Naruto and his clones to scatter.
"Dammit we just started to fight and I'm already out classed I'll have to use that jutsu." Takaru said to himself.
Closing his eyes he felt a warm sensation behind his eyes and a burning sensation in his chest then snapping his eyes open quickly they once again turned that shade of reddish orange with two flame shaped tome spiraling around his pupil.
"Hey I never saw that type of ocular jutsu before it looks like Sasukes Sharingan but different...better be careful." Said Naruto his clones preparing themselves for whatever Takarus new jutsu had in store.
Drawing a kunai as well as his katana Takaru rushed the jinchuriki head on,sending three clones to confront him, a small smile forming on his face Takaru smashed his knee into the first clones stomach causing him to vanish in a puff of smoke before the second clone could act a kunai was buried in his chest causing him to vanish as well, finally bringing up his blade making a horizontal slash across the third clones chest he disappeared as well.
Seeing Takarus new boost in skill Naruto made a quick handsign and announced "Suiton: Tsunami Tama no jutsu." before exhaling a giant blast of pressurized water then weaving his own handsign Takaru exhaled another raging ball of flame that collided with Narutos attack creating a giant explosion and causing a large blanket of mist to form around the battle field obscuring their vision. Being able to see Narutos chakra through the thick mist he leapt at the blond blade raised ready to end the match, his senses being ten times better than a normal humans Naruto heard Takarus movement and brought up his kunai just in the nick of time blocking the blade stroke.
"Your pretty good Takaru no one but Sasukes been able to give me this good of a fight but let's kick it up a notch shall we?" Said Naruto giving the scar faced boy his signature fox smile.
Breaking the blade lock Naruto took the lead slashing at Takaru every which way slashes that the young Ihara dodged and parried with ease. Suddenly two clones appeared behind Takaru with blades aimed at his back ducking sharply the clones flew over his head colliding with the original Naruto the clones disappearing in a puff of smoke.
"Heh nice try Naruto." grinned Takaru chuckling a little.
"Yeah Yeah laugh all you want I'm still gonna win." Assured the whisker marked boy making another handsign summoning thirty clones, "Lets see how powerful that jutsu is huh." Remarked Naruto all thirty one of him charging the genin.
"Fuck all right you heard him lets see how strong this jutsu is."
As ten of the clones charged Takaru and exchanged blows the other twenty stood back and began to knead chakra in the palms of their hands each of them forming a Rasengan to perform the jinchurikis trademark techniques.
"Dammit not that maybe if I counter it with my new jutsu...but I haven't even come close to mastering it heh oh well now's a good time to practice." Grinned Takaru making a handsign and announcing "Fire style: Inferuno Hira!" His right hand igniting in red hot flame as activated his ocular jutsu consuming the ten clones he was fighting in flames and charged the other twenty who jumped into the air above him ready to rain down on him Rasengans ready.
"Take this Rasengan Rinndan!" Roared Naruto his usual blue eyes turning red with slit pupils having to use some of Kuramas chakra to pull off this jutsu.
Using his ocular technique to send bursts of flame at fifteen of the clones causing them to vanish he charged through the last five to get to the original Naruto. Bringing up his flaming fist the Inferuno Hira and Rasengan met in a giant high intensity explosion, each of the shinobi pumping every last drop of strength into their jutsu the friendly sparring match had turned into a high stakes battle to see who would outlast the other. Sweat dripping down Takarus face he knew he was at his limit but didn't care his battle lust had gotten the better of him he didn't know why he had to but he wanted to prove that he was just as strong as Naruto gritting his teeth and putting every last drop of chakra into his technique he pushed harder causing the blond to falter slightly. Running low on his own chakra Naruto began use more of Kuramas knowing that doing so could harm him more than help him but not caring.
As the clash of jutsu between the boys wore on each of their limbs feeling like dead weight they looked up at each other smiled and broke the deadlock both of them falling backwards onto the ground.
"Hey Takaru." Naruto said simply.
"Yeah." Replied the exhausted black haired boy.
"Good job." Replied the jinchuriki simply.
"Heh thanks." Takaru answered his eye color fading back to normal.
As the two teen lay their in the grass as the cool breeze whistled through the trees they looked up at the clear blue sky and let out a content sigh.
"Hey Takaru that technique you used with your eyes what do you call it?" asked the blond sitting up.
After everything that happened he realized that he didn't know what the technique was but hearing almost a whisper in the back of his mind he knew what to call it.
"I can it the Shakugan." Grinned Takaru pulling himself up.
As the two shinobi looked at eachother they somehow knew that this fight was supposed to happen. Fist bumping eachother two leaves fell from an overhead tree a bright green leaf falling on the back of Narutos hand and a reddish orange leaf falling on Takarus signifying something great was going to happen and both of them played a key role in it.
"Well I should get going Kakashi sensei is probably wondering where I am see you around and next time I'll win believe it!" Assured Naruto walking back to regroup with his squad.
"Yeah looking forward to it Namike Naruto." Takaru said to himself turning the leaf over in his hand and walking off to regroup with his own team.
"Hmph guess Takaru has a few tricks up his sleeves Wild Fire of Konoha indeed." Chuckled the Tatsuya seeing the entire fight and then vanishing in a puff of smoke.
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After resting for a few minutes or so Takaru walked his way back to the area of the training grounds where he last saw his team finding them in the same spot Dai and Tenten having a sparring match while Tatsuya stood close by watching and giving helpful advice every time one of them made a error or sloppy move.
"Hey guys I'm back!" Announced the eager genin ready to finish his training for that day despite his recent battle with the son of the hokage.
"Oh hey Takaru I thought you were resting?" Questioned the kunochi afraid the boy was over doing it.
"Yeah we found you passed out in the woods."
Remarked Dai not surprised by his friends resilient nature.
"Yeah well I'm fine and raring to go!" Grinned the black haired teen stretching his arms and legs.
"Ha well I'm happy to see you still have that fire in your eyes." Chuckled the jonin chewing his toothpick.
"Speaking of the earlier training incident what the fuck was the deal with electrocuting me dammit!" Growled Takaru pissed that his sensei went to far.
"How was I supposed to know you couldn't handle a few volts of electricity?" Chuckled Tatsuya. "Anyway now that your better lets finish today's training you'll be sparring with me Dai and Tenten stand back and take notes." Said the jonin pulling a kunai from his utility pouch and taking his stance.
"Alright ready for round two sensei?" Asked Takaru cracking his knuckles and unsheathing his katana taking his stance as well as the wind whistled through the trees.
'I'll have to use kenjutsu since I'm still low on chakra.' Remarked Takaru mentally raising his blade and narrowing his eyes.
Making the move Takaru threw several kunai at Tatsuyas feet which he dodged with a single back flip charging his sensei head on he thrusted his blade at the jonins chest blocking the deadly thrust with his kunai he brought his knee up hard into the teens stomach causing him to double over in pain knocking the breath out of him,letting out a grunt of effort Takaru brought his head up sharply and smashed it into Tatsuyas chin causing him to stagger back a step or two. Taking a step back as well the young Ihara raised his blade and announced "Kenbu: Hasaki Rinndan!" as he charged the blue eyed jonin with a whirlwind of slashes that the sensei tried to dodge and deflect but was still stuck by several slashes.
"Wow I've never seen Takaru use that technique before you were right about him being a amazing swordsman I could barely see his katana it was like a huge blur!" Announced Tenten in awe of Takarus skill.
"Yeah he's good with a blade the problem is that's the only kenjutsu technique he knows." Chuckled Dai crossing his arms.
"Heh nice technique but try this one Takaru." smiled Tatsuya weaving a quick handsign and announcing "Raiton: Tenka Yuudachi no jutsu!" As he thrusted his hands at the sky a small black cloud formed over the genins head while several orbs of compressed lighting rained down on him exploding in flurry of electric discharge the second they came close to him dodging the static bombs he charged the sensei raising his katana clashing it with his kunai both of them in a deadlock of strength something of which the boy did not have a lot of realizing this the sensei broke the clash causing the genin to fall back onto his behind panting trying to catch his breath.
"That's all for today's lesson team." Replied Tatsuya simply offering Takaru a hand that he took gratefully.
"Takaru I'd like to speak with you for a minute if thats alright with you?" Asked Tatsuya.
"Oh um okay sensei no problem I'll catch up with you guys later." Answered Takaru.
"I've seen your progress during these last three day we've been training and I have to say I'm impressed you have great potential and a raging sport that wont quit and I admire that...and that match with the Namikaze Naruto had me on the edge of my seat." Chuckled the sensei.
"You saw that?" Asked Takaru unsure of how to feel about Tatsuya keeping tabs on him.
"Indeed I did and being able to keep up with a jinchuriki took skill and strength along with an interesting kekkai genkai the Shakugan is that what you called it, anyway what I'm getting at is that you have what it takes to be a great shinobi that's why I push you harder than the others also you can be a little hard headed and dense at times so whenever I tell you to shut up or tie you to a post remember I do it to make you stronger, now go catch up to those two and remember our little talk." Smiled the sensei vanishing in a puff of smoke.
"A great shinobi huh...hey guys wait up!" Shouted Takaru running to catch up with his teammates.
"Hey Takaru what did sensei want asked Tenten.
"Oh just asked if I was feeling alright after what happened earlier that's all." Lied Takaru keeping his conversation with Tatsuya between them.
"Yeah well you looked pretty messed up when we found you in the woods unconscious." Remarked Dai.
"Yeah well I'm fine now come on we still have some time left before the sun sets lets get something to eat I'm starving!" Grinned Takaru as he and his friends walked down the busy streets of Konoha.
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Finishing their meals and saying their goodbyes the three genin walked their way home. Strolling down the large road that led to his modest home Takaru reaching his house jammed his key into the lock and turned it the tumblers making a popping sound causing the door to open lifting his head and looking around he felt a strange sensation ignoring it when he saw nothing out of the ordinary he entered his home happy to get some much needed and deserved rest.
"Ihara Takaru it's been to long you've gotten strong but are you strong enough to face me again?" Chuckled a hooded figure standing on a nearby rooftop over looking the boys home.
To be continued...