AN: I meant to have this up Monday, but I was behind and then my beta couldn't look at it yesterday. So, sorry for the slight delay. I'm really happy that you enjoyed the first chapter and a huge thank you to Silent767 and bored411. The two of you are my new favorites and this chapter is dedicated to you. Please continue to review and hopefully the next chapter will be up by this time next week.
Again, in case it wasn't already completely obvious, I don't own Naruto.
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It has been five years since Kakashi adopted Rie and he has kept to his word and been a wonderful father. He is over protective and often loses his cool appearance when around the young girl. He didn't really want Rie being a ninja, afraid of her getting hurt, but supported her anyway.
Rie is now 12, but the way she lived before coming to Konoha shows. Once she received medical treatment and started a proper diet Rie began to grow, but is still only about the size of an eight year old. She has messy brown hair, which she wears lose and over her face. The Gyoshi-ho gives her bright orange eyes that glow when activated. She wears khaki cargo shorts and a purple and yellow t-shirt. Her arms and legs are covered in bandages to cover the scares. Rie got tired of all the weird looks she got because of the trauma so she started wearing a cloak with a hood that is white with purple swirls at the bottom. Never having owned shoes before coming to Konoha, Rie still refuses to wear them.
Rie would often stay with the Hokage and had even started calling him Grandpa a few years back. Whenever He kept her he would also keep Konohamaru so the two could play together; causing them to form a close friendship. Iruka and Kurenai also watched Rie while she was growing up. Kurenai was around because both Kakashi and the Hokage felt that Rie needed a female role model to look up to and she was one of the few that Kakashi would even half-way trust with his daughter. Iruka started watching Rie in hopes that she could enter the academy once she got used to him. Even though this never worked out the two got along great once Rie began to trust him a little. Deciding Rie needed interaction with children her own age Iruka introduced Rie to Naruto. At first Iruka feared the children were going to break out in an all-out war. Naruto's bold personality scared Rie causing her to act cold and push the boy away. Naruto found Rie weird and was hurt by her dismissal of him causing him to act out even more in her presence. Iruka was finally able to get Rie to speak to Naruto instead of just shutting down in his presence and once that happened, the two become best friends.
"Are you sure she is really ready to join a team" a worried Kakashi asked the village leader.
"It's time Kakashi. She is one of the most talented ninja of her age and the Gyoshi-ho makes her an amazing medic" stated the Hokage.
"I know her time training at the hospital was valuable, but can you honestly tell me you're not worried. She means almost as much to you as she does me" Kakashi farther protested. Rie was never emotionally stable enough to attend ninja academy, but between her Gyoshi-ho and training with Iruka and Kakashi she was able to pass and become a medical genin a year early.
The Hokage sighed "your right, I am worried, but I am also the Hokage and I have to consider what is best for the village. The village needs her. The day she woke up you gave her the wish of being a valued blessing, it is time for her to fulfill that wish."
"Fine, but what team" Kakashi conceded.
"I thought of putting her on your team, but Sasuke who is known to have a fire affinity is already on it. She isn't ready to be on a team with someone who has the possibility of using fire ninjutsu." Though Rie was able to recover from most of what happened to her before coming to Konoha she still had intense fear of fire. "Besides, we would both be accused of showing favoritism if Rie was on your team. Kurenai is not experienced enough yet to have a team of four. I think with Rie's skill and because she is a medic she needs to be on one of the already formed genin teams." Kakashi looked like he was about to protest so the Hokage added. "Of course they will only be on missions within the village for a while."
"You are probably right; which team do you have in mind?" Kakashi asked as a green shadow burst into the room.
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Kakashi and Rie were on the way to meet with Rie's new team. The Hokage had told her a couple of weeks ago that she would join a team after this year's graduation exam. Rie had been classified as a genin for a year now, but it was decided that she would work at the hospital for a year before joining a team.
"You meet your team today right" Rie asked her father. Kakashi had been in a bad mood since his meeting with the Hokage the day before and Rie was trying to strike up a conversation to cheer him up.
"Yeah, so I probably won't be able to come and get you after training today. I can send Iruka, he doesn't have any classes today" Kakashi said looking at his daughter worriedly.
"Oh come on. For crying out loud, I'm a ninja; I can walk home by myself" Rie said jumping off of Kakashi's shoulders were she had been riding.
"I'm sorry Rie, I'm just worried something will happen" Kakashi said looking at the ground instead of the child he was addressing.
"I know" she answered smiling brightly at her caregiver.
Kakashi returned the smile as they reached the training ground. "I'll have a word with Guy real fast, but then I have to be on my way" he said patting Rie on the head. A strange looking man in a green jump suit and a boy dressed just like him were the only other ones there so far. "Guy can I have a word with you" Kakashi said as he walked past the taller man. As they walked away Rie observed her teammate and captain thinking about what an odd team she had been placed on.
As soon as he got out of ear shot Kakashi turned to Guy. "If anything happens to Rie the Hokage and I both will be after your head" Kakashi stated coldly with an evil glint in his eye. He then turned and started back toward the waiting genin.
Guy gulped before following. "It's great to see you so passionate and youthful Kakashi" he said giving him his famous nice guy smile as they approached his students.
"Huh, did you say something Guy" Kakashi said looking board. Rie giggled in her head at Kakashi's remark and Guy sulked. "Be good" he said again patting Rie on the head before disappearing in a puff of smoke.
"So this is my rival's daughter, Rie" Guy said appraising his newest charge.
"Your eyes are so beautiful … mfhg" Lee said, being cut off by Guy covering his mouth.
"Now Lee you don't want to do or say anything that will have her dad and grandpa after us." He continued as Lee took notes and Rie stopped paying attention.
Rie sat on the ground watching this utterly confusing scene when a girl walked up to her. "Hey there honey, what are you doing out here." Rie crossed her arms and gave the girl a nasty stare. Rie hated it when someone confused her with a little kid.
The other two turned their attention back to Rie when they heard the girl's comment. "Oh, no TenTen this is our new team member Guy sensei told us would be coming. Her name is Rie." Lee then looked his new teammate up and down before turning back to TenTen "but you are right, she is the size of a kid." Rie then switched to trying to glare holes through his head instead of TenTen's.
TenTen was apologizing as another boy entered the meadow. He had lavender eyes that Rie couldn't take her eyes off of. They are different just like mine she thought as he came closer. Lee made the introductions as she puzzled over the similarity.
"Are you any good" this Neji asked. Rie shrugged.
"I was told you were a medic Rie" Guy asked. Rie just nodded. "How about we all tell her about ourselves" Guy suggested seeing he wasn't getting anywhere with his smallest student. They all went through their introductions before they all turned their attention back on Rie. "Your turn" Guy prompted after a long pause
Rie just stared at them until Lee finally blurted "well are you going to talk or not." Rie shook her head. Very few people in the village have actually heard Rie speak and most thought the small child was mute.They all looked at Rie in surprise, even Neji though he quickly covered his; compared to the other three who just gaped at her.
"Well we can just find out as we go" Guy said when he recovered from his shock. Guy and Lee started what appeared to be an argument about who would figure out the most about their silent teammate first. The rest of the team just watched until Guy realized he had never dismissed his team. "Go home and get some rest I want you all to be youthful for some sparring matches tomorrow" he cheered.
Rie turned and started toward home until Neji came up beside her. "I saw Iruka on the way here this morning and he wants me to take you home." Rie cocked her head to one side in a questioning manner. "Your dad asked him to, but he was behind with grading papers." Rie sighed as she headed for home with Neji beside her. The two walked in silence with arms crossed.
Rie knew it would be a while before Kakashi came home so she decided to fix something to eat. She ended up settling on some ramen. Because of Naruto it was one of her favorites. As Rie ate she kept picturing Neji's eyes. Rie had never seen anyone besides herself and Kakashi's with a dojutsu. She knew about the Sharingan from Kakashi, but it had been determined that her Gyoshi-ho had no connection to the Sharingan.
It was starting to get dark by the time Kakashi came home. Rie was lying on the couch reading a book as he came in the door. "Sorry it's so late. I was on my way home when I saw that the school was on fire and I had to put it out."
Rie rolled her eyes sighing. "You can tell me you went to see Obito. I know that's where you were any way" Rie said sitting up. He sweat dropped at Rie's straightforward response. "Can we go watch the fireflies" Rie said looking up at him with puppy dog eyes. He nodded causing Rie to grab his hand and go running out the door.
They went to Rie's favorite hill. It had a beautiful meadow with lots of wild flowers and was surrounded by a forest. Kakashi sat back against a tree with his book and Rie ran around trying to catch the lighted insects. Rie still maintained a very childlike side; the Hokage believed it was because she missed out on having a real childhood before coming to Konoha.
Rie soon got dizzy from running in circles and went to sit next to Kakashi. He put up his book and gazed fondly at the girl. "So how do you like your team" he questioned after a few moments of content silence.
"They are fine I guess, but I'm not sure what a good team is like, so it's hard to tell. Oh, I wanted to ask you about something. This boy on my team has lavender eyes."
"That must be the Hyuga. They have a Dojutsu like us called the Byakugan. Now then if you are done can we go home?"
Rie took off running again "wait I have to catch a few more." Kakashi chuckled, knowing what her response was going to be and went back to his book.
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"OK let's start with the girls. Show us what you've got Rie" Guy shouted. Lee and Guy started cheering as Rie and TenTen got into a fighting stance and Neji watched with little interest.
"Don't worry I'll go easy on you" TenTen smirked. Rie gave an annoyed growl at being taken so lightly. As soon as Guy shouted go TenTen took out weapons and started toward her opponent. Rie jumped back and activated her Gyoshi-ho. When Rie's eyes started glowing it caught TenTen off guard and she hesitated. Rie saw her chance.
Rie quickly scanned TenTen's body. The Gyoshi-ho allowed the user to look at her opponents inner workings; bones, muscles, nerves, etc. and easily find a weak point. Rie quickly found her target. Got ya. Her left ankle was recently hurt. One well aimed hit and she's done Rie calculated.
TenTen started her approach again and begin to throw her weapons at the smaller of the two. Rie had to admit she was definitely formidable with her weapons. Rie dodged and blocked slowly getting closer, waiting on her chance to strike.
"Attack already Rie" Lee shouted. Rie sighed, knowing that it was almost time. Just then she was in range. Rie quickly charged and did a crouching kick hitting TenTen in exactly the right spot on her left ankle to take her out of the fight. Rie quickly back flipped away landing with her arms crossed. TenTen took a step to come at Rie again but fell to the ground with a cry clutching her injured ankle.
All three boys were looking at Rie in amazement as she walked back over to TenTen. Rie pushed her into a laying position and went to work healing her ankle. With the Gyoshi-ho still activated Rie could clearly see what was wrong and was easily able to fix it.
"How did she know about TenTen's ankle" Lee asked Guy in utter confusion.
They all walked over to the two girls who were still on the ground as Rie finished up healing TenTen's ankle. "How did you know" Guy asked just as puzzled as Lee. Rie simply pointed to her eyes that were still glowing before standing up and offering TenTen a hand.
She tested her wait on the newly healed limb. "Wow it's as good as new; even better than before the fight!" She went to hug Rie, who backed away crossing her arms. Neji smirked at this and TenTen looked hurt; Guy and Lee were too focused on the healing job to notice.
"Ok, now let's see Lee and Neji! Give it all you've got!" Guy was shouting again. They got into positions as Rie sat on the ground to watch.
They started and surprisingly it looked like Lee was winning. "What's going on" TenTen asked Guy.
"I don't know. Neji is not acting like himself." Guy replied. "Hey Neji, focus" Guy called over to his student. Neji shook his head and then the fight was on.
The fight was over shortly with Neji the victor. They came back over and Lee sat on the ground next to Rie to be healed from the minor injuries the fight had caused him. Lee looked at Neji. "I thought I had you that time. So what were you so distracted about?"
"It was nothing" Neji replied in a cold tone. Unknown to everyone he had been thinking about his orange eyed teammate. Just as puzzled over her eyes as she had been about his the day before.
When Rie was done Lee was giving her a funny look. She cocked her head to the side. "You aren't wearing any shoes!" he said completely shocked. Rie shrugged not understanding why it was a big deal.
"Ok guys good work today. Tomorrow we will meet at the Hokage's office for our first mission as a team of five! You are dismissed" Guy cheered.
Neji walked Rie home again in silence. He left as soon as they reached the front door.