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"This is where we will be training today."

Kakashi had leaded them into a small, enclosed area full of large trees. Even though the area its self was small, there was enough room to run. Team 7 exchanged glances.

"What are we going to be doing Kakashi-sensei? How can we train here?" inquired Sakura.

"Ah, well, you're going to train in chakra control," replied Kakashi.

"Chakra control? How is that going to help us?" asked Hikari.

"Feh, didn't you listen in the academy? They told us all about it," replied Sasuke mockingly.

Hikari paused, then thought hard, "Ah, Iruka-sensei might have mentioned it before . . ."

"I though you were the Hokage's daughter. I thought you were supposed be smart." Sasuke closed his eyes in annoyance, "What a loser."

Hikari growled, "Why you!"

Sakura could only sigh, while Kakashi seemed bored with the whole thing. Kakashi put his hand on Hikari's shoulder.

"Now now, calm down. You guys are here to train."

Hikari rolled her eyes, "Yeah, I got it. And I remember what Iruka-sensei said about chakra."

Kakashi smiled. This made things a lot easier now that everyone knew what it was. Iruka was a pretty good teacher. He then pointed towards the trees, and everyone's eyes followed his finger.

"Now, what you guys are going to do is climb up those trees."

"Ehh, that's easy! A baby could climb up a tree! Give us something harder!" Hikari complained.

"That's right, but this is no ordinary tree climbing. You're going to climb without your hands," replied Kakashi.

"No hands? How can we do this with no hands?" asked Sakura.

"Just watch," replied Kakashi, and he took off towards the tree. As he reached the base of the tree, his students gasped. Kakashi feet went up the bark and soon he had reached the top. Hikari's eyes were bugging out, while the other two looked on in astonishment.

"He's climbing-" started Hikari. "-vertically with just his legs." Finished Sakura

"K-Kakashi sensei! How did you do that?" asked Hikari in total shock. That . . . that was amazing!

"This is how," answered Kakashi. "Gather chakra at the bottom of your feet and attach it to the tree trunk. Something like this is possible if you use chakra."

"Wait, how can this help us become strong?" demanded Sakura.

"Now we get to the main topic. The main purpose of this training is to accumulate the right amount of molded chakra in the right location. This is difficult even for a well-trained ninja. The amount of chakra used for this tree climbing exercise is actually quite subtle. And the most difficult place to gather chakra is said to be behind the feet." stated Kakashi. "In other words," he continued, "If you are able to master this, you will be able to learn any technique. In theory that is."

"Now, the second purpose is to maintain that molded chakra. Most of the time ninja mold their chakra during battle. In that situation it is even more difficult to maintain that chakra. Now, its not like anything is going to happen even if I give this lecture. I need all of you to learn it with your own strength." He then threw down three kunai, each one landing in front of one of team 7.

"Use that kunai to mark where you are able to climb up with your current ability. Then try to make a new mark above the old one. You guys aren't good enough to climb by walking, so run up to try to give your selves a little boost, and get used to it. Got it?"

Hikari gripped the handle and proclaimed, "This training is to easy for me!"

"Ok, be quiet. Try to climb up any of these trees." Sighed Kakashi.

Hikari grumbled, made the hand seal, and thought, 'Ok, first I collect chakra under my feet' "All right, lets go!"

Hikari took ten steps before crashing to the ground in a crumpled heap. Sasuke had managed to make fifteen before his foot crushed some of the bark, causing him to fall back to the ground.

"I . . . I didn't know maintaining a constant amount of chakra was this hard,' grumbled Sasuke. 'If the chakra is to strong, it gets repelled, but if it's to weak the absorption will not be generated.'

Sakura on the other hand . . . "Heh, this is to easy!" cried Sakura. She had made it to the top of the tree on her first try.

"Oh, it looks like the best one at controlling her chakra is Sakura." Said Kakashi.

"Hehe, looks like I'm the best!" cried Sakura joyfully. "Ne Ne, did Sasuke-kun see that?" said Inner Sakura.

"Eh, Sakura-chan, you made it? Ugg, what have I been doing all this time," grumbled Hikari, while Sasuke muttered a "damn it" under his breath.

'Aw, I wanted Sasuke to congratulate me! Why does it always turn out like this!' thought Sakura dejectedly.

"Not only is your knowledge of chakra splendid, but you also have good control, and your stamina is good as well." Said Kakashi in praise. "Perhaps Sakura is the one closest to becoming Hokage right now, unlike someone else. The Uchiha clan isn't as great as I thought either." Sasuke eyes narrowed while Hikari gave a small sound of protest.

"Ehh, Shut up Sensei!" yelled Sakura. 'Sasuke-kun will hate me!'

Sasuke and Hikari sent glances at each other, while Kakashi thought, 'However, these two have an incredible amount of chakra hidden within that Sakura cant match. IF this training goes well for them, it well be a treasure for them.

"Yosh! I'm going to catch up to Sasuke first! I'm going to do this!" cried Hikari, while Sasuke merely sent her a lazy glance.

Unknown to all of them, Inari was watching them from behind a tree. At Hikari's words, he marched away thinking, 'There's no point in doing something like that.' His fist clenched as he thought of his "father".


Almost a half an hour had past, and the group was still going at it. Now Hikari's maximum was thirty steps, while Sasuke had thirty-seven. Sakura by now was burned out, but in shock at how much stamina the two had. While she was pondering this, Hikari had walked over to her.

"Um, Sakura. I was wondering if you could give me some tips." Asked Hikari sheepishly.

"Eh? After that rude little comment about me?" Sakura fake pouted, then laughed. "Sure sure, I'll help you!"

"Don't tell Sasuke though, ok?" grumbled Hikari.


A few days had passed, resulting in Hikari and Sasuke both finally mastering the tree climbing. They had stayed up all night trying to best each other, which could have almost killed them due to chakra depletion. This is what Nanashi had gathered from what he could hear downstairs.

The night before, Inari had come charging into Nanashi's room, bawling his eyes out, and told him the story of his "Father". Nanashi rolled his eyes and explained how he was on orphan who never ever met his parents, so he should be grateful for what he had, instead of moaning about the past. In short, "told him to "Get over it."

Of course, this left Inari very upset, causing him to scream at Nanashi about he would never understand his feelings. Inari made an attempt to punch him, but Nanashi had stopped his fist right before it had landed on his face. Inari's eyes stared with pure hatred, and stormed out of the room.

Now it was morning, and another boring day for Nanashi. He would pace around the room, sit on the bed, and then sleep. However, he was soon rudely awakened by the sound of a scream. 'God damn it,'

Soon he heard Inari's voice, "Leave my mom alone!"

Nanashi took this as a chance to escape while the others were occupied. He punched the door, which left a gaping hole. He exited and went swiftly downstairs, only to have a thug in his face.

"Eh, where are you going pretty boy? Don't think your going to escape." Said one of the thugs, leering at Nanashi's face.

Nanashi responded with a punch to the face.

"Gya, damn kid!" he roared. He took a swipe at his face, only to punch air. He turned around, but Nanashi quickly took a kitchen knife and slashed his face. He then threw the knife into his heart, causing the man to drop to the floor dead. Inari, Tsunami, and the other thug could only look on in horror. Then Nanashi withdrew the knife and turned to the other thug. The thug quickly released Tsunami and tried to run, but was too late. Nanashi threw the knife into his head, the thug landing on the floor with a thud.

Nanashi strode over to his pack laying near the door. Inari tiptoed over the bodies and grabbed his hand. "Where are you going?"

Nanashi gave an "Hn" and continued walking. When he opened the door, he turned to Inari. "Protect those dear to you kid, or the will end up like those thugs."

Inari nodded, and Nanashi took off. Little did he know was that the only quick way to leave the village was the bridge, where a battle had just taken place, and where a new one was about to begin. This was the direction he was headed.


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