Hello again. Right here we have chapter 13, which i've been mulling over to make sure that it was fine when it came to grammar and such. I've noticed a lot of errors in the last couple of chapters as I went over them, so I'm trying to keep it the errors down to a minimum as much as I can. With that said, let me just say that i'm getting annoyed at the lack of notice towards the 'Reading of' Thing I was suggesting. If you don't think it's a good idea, say so! Its annoying when I hear nothing from people about that, so If you would at least say something about it, I wouldn't get nearly annoyed.
Now that I've gotten that out of the way, let's get to the reviews.
InazumaSenshi: Um, ok? I really don't understand what you mean by 'What a nice heart there' but thanks? Really, I don't know what you mean by that.
Goldspark: Ok, glad you like the kids, and maybe you could answer the rest of the questions next time? On to the other thing though, No i'm not going to skip that far, I have a lot of things planned when it comes to this story, and I'm actually planning things out so that the sequel to this will be the normal cannon timeline. In other words, this story is going to end a bit before the Kyuubi attack, and the sequel will start during the Kyuubi attack. If that annoys you, i'm sorry, but that's just how I have things planned.
Thats that! Now to disclaimer.
disclaimer: I own nothing except non annoy'n characters and situations.
The next day was interesting enough to the trio of kids. Yoshiko was as excited as always, but Kousuke and Akira we less so. Both of the boys knew that Kasumi only meant well at this point, but there was the simple fact of what happened when they found her sprawled across her bed the next morning, refusing to get up.
"Kasumi-chan~!" Yoshiko whined "We're hungry~!"
Kasumi stubbornly stayed exactly where she was, trying to squeeze as much sleep as she could in before she had to get up. Off day or not, she was not willing to get out of bed if she didn't have to!
Akira gave a sigh towards his friend, as he said "Come on Yoshiko. We can make something ourselves."
Kousuke gave a laugh towards that "Yeah? And which of us three actually knows how to cook? You don't, and I sure as heck can't either. We all know how Yoshiko did the last time she tried to cook!"
"Hey! I wasn't that bad!" Said Auburn haired girl stated with a scowl, and her arms crossed, though it ended up looking more like a pout then a scowl.
Akira raised a white eyebrow "Would you like to cook and find out what would happen if Kasumi-san found out we burnt the kitchen down?"
Yoshiko let out another growl, but she didn't say anything. It didn't matter how nice Kasumi was, Yoshiko knew that bigger kids had a mean streak towards smaller kids who messed with their stuff. Happened in the orphanage all the time, but even then, the caretaker tended to keep everyone out of fights. Most of the time they didn't watch the kids, as they had 'personal' things to do, as they told the children. The trio wasn't stupid. They knew what the two caretakers did in the orphanage's office.
A groan from Kasumi was what caught the children's attention once again, as Kasumi, who's red hair covered her left eye, looked towards the trio with a half awake eye. Blinking a few times, the red-head yawned loudly, and asked "What are you three doing in my room? It's not even 8:00 yet."
Yoshiko gave an energetic cheer as she said "Sorry Kasumi-chan, but we wanted something to eat, but then you wouldn't wake up, so we stayed in here until you did wake up, but then we got into an argument, and then we didn't realize the time, but we did figure out what exactly we do want to eat, but we didn't all agree at first, and here we are."
The girl spoke in a rapid fire type way, and Kasumi blinked a bit, processing the words. With a small sigh, Kasumi dragged herself out of bed, her shoulder blade length red hair sticking up at odd angles due to bed head. Continuing onward, ignoring the Brats that were trying not to laugh at her, she walked into the kitchen and started to make some eggs and bacon.
"You three are lucky I'm in a good mood right now. Normally I'd be biting your heads off for waking me up." Kasumi stated towards the three kids who had taken a seat at the table that could fit close to twenty.
It wasn't like Kushina or Kasumi were expecting anyone else to live with them in the Senju compound, but this was just how things were. It didn't matter how big the area was, so long as the place had her sister, the youngest Uzumaki didn't care if the house was a small shack.
"If this is you in a good mood, I'd hate see you in a bad mood." Akira stated, a smug look on his face.
Kasumi gave a level look towards the white haired boy "Ha. Ha. Funny kid. Now don't push your luck, or your cooking your own food."
Akira wisely shut up at that, to which Yoshiko and Kousuke sent him teasing looks. The boy simply scowled back at them, but his attention was brought away from them when a door opened to show a girl that looked close to Kasumi, except she had waist length red hair. The boy stared at the girl, and she looked right back for a few seconds, before Yoshiko and Kushina, who had walked in, jumped and pointed at each other.
"Who're you?!" They both yelled at the same time, before they paused "I asked you first! No you didn't, I did! Quit copying me Kuroshi/Dattebane! Even the verbal tick?! Knock it off Kuroshi/Dattebane!"
Kasumi gave a blank look towards her sister and the four year old girl that we're arguing. Turning towards Kosuke and Akira, she slowly asked "Is she always like that?"
Kosuke gave a nod "Yeah. Yoshiko-san has always been that hyper, we would have ended up calling her Kuroshi eventually if it wasn't for you naming us."
Akira gave a hmm if agreement "She's really going at it with her. Speaking of which, who is she Kasumi-san?"
"My older sister Kushina." Kasumi stated simply, running a hand through her partially standing hair, before she turned back to breakfast "I figured those two would be similar, why do you think I wasn't so shocked about how Yoshiko was acting?"
Kosuke and Akira looked at each other for a few seconds, before the brown eyed boy gave a small laugh "Yeah, that was a bit surprising. When we first met her, we were startled by how fast she could talk."
Kasumi gave a yawn, and a nod in response, before she set a plate of bacon and eggs on the table, turning towards the four year old that was still fighting with the 12 year old "Oi! You two! Get over here, or you're getting nothing, and you'll have to make your own food!"
Yoshiko was gone in a fast, but Kushina was close behind. Kushina was a good cook in her own right, but Kasumi paid more attention in the cooking classes with Mito then she did, so the food that Kasumi did was a lot better then hers, not to say that her food was nasty. It was the complete opposite in fact. Kushina was a really good cook, it was just that, like stated before, Kasumi paid more attention to the cooking classes that Mito gave them.
With a quick grab of a plate, and some food, both Yoshiko and Kushina took a bit at the same time, freezing. Their faces quickly changed from one of panic, to one of absolute bliss from the single bite they took. The boys, who were curious as to the taste as well, took a bit, and the exact same thing happened to them. Kasumi, on the other hand, just took a bit of her food, a small smirk on her face as she nodded in happiness for the taste.
"Could have used a bit more paprika and maybe some pepper, but it's good." Kasumi simply stated as she continued to eat, not noticing the wide eyed looks from the three kids, and her sister.
The rest of the meal was quiet, but once it finished, Kasumi immediately dragged the three kids with her to get them some real clothes. The boys protested, but in the end she won, as Kushina decided to head with them, little Yoshiko sitting on her shoulders.
The boys were the first ones to get clothes, as she got them haircuts as well. With Kosuke his blue hair was put into an almost military like look, though it was a bit longer then normal when it came to a military haircut. Clothes wise he got a simply black T-shirt, along with some brown leather bracelets. To add to this he had a pair of cream colored shorts that ended just below his knees. Add this with a pair of Shinobi sandals, as Kasumi proved to them that they were more comfortable than shoes with the open toes, he looked almost like a mini academy student.
Akira was harder to get things for, as his hair was cut short, but it was still longer than most boys, and it was strewn around no matter what the hair stylist did. With a long-sleeved, dark blue, shirt and a pair of black pants that ended a few inches above his ankles, along with black sandals, the boy was scowling towards Kasumi.
Finally was Yoshiko, who had her auburn hair put into a ponytail, with it being shortened until it ended between her shoulder blades. Due to the girl being stubborn, she had a white spaghetti strap Tank-top, though Kasumi made her wear a cream colored sweatshirt over it, even if it was open to show the tank top. She had a pair of dark blue shorts that ended just above her knees as well, with a pair of blue sandals.
Kasumi, who had been wearing something similar, even if it was bigger, than what she had when she first started the academy, decided to get a change as well. To replace the dark scene she had before, she had a dark green T-shirt on, along with her Chunin best, to which she had received in the mail of all things, along with her Headband being hanging from her neck. She wore a place pair of pants that ended below her knees, with her weapon pouch, and bandages for safety on her right thigh. To top it off, she had black Shinobi sandals on, though they were cut short so they ended at the ankle instead of farther up the leg.
Akira stared at Kasumi with his scowl for a bit longer, before he said "Hōka ma!"
Kasumi raised an eyebrow at that "Hōka ma? How am I a firebug? If anything I'd be Mizu ma, a water bug."
"I think he's talking about your hair Kasumi." Kosuke stated while rolling his eyes.
The red headed girl gave a hum of understanding as she turned towards the boy "Where did that come from anyway?"
Akira's scowl deepened as he said "I was trying to think of a name for you. I'm calling you Hōka ma from now on!"
"I have a name you know." Kasumi stated with a strained smile, though the boy just shook his head.
"Doesn't matter. Your Hōka ma to me from now on. Akai Atama no Hōka ma." Akira stated with a stubborn look.
The red headed firebug just gave a small groan in response, but she relented. The kid would lose the nickname for her eventually, but that would probably be awhile as it was. The fact that he was four did nothing to deter her hopeful thoughts. She really didn't want to be stuck with that name when she got her own enter in the bingo books. It didn't matter if it tricked people into thinking that her skills were fire based, she did not want to deal with such a childish nickname. Then again, it could work with her when she finished up her modified explosive seal, but that was a thought for another time.
Returning to the Senju compound, Kasumi was a bit surprised to see a drunk Tsunade sleeping on the couch. Blinking a couple of times, Kasumi gave a sigh, as she turned towards the kids behind her, Kushina already leaving to get an ice pack that was not meant for the older woman "You three stay where you are, do not under any circumstances get closer than fifteen feet of her while she's still asleep."
The three gave confused looks, but none the less nodded in understanding. What happened next, however surprised all fee kids, while also sending chills down their spines.
Kasumi slowly walked up to Tsunade and poked her in the cheek. When nothing happened, except for the Sannin sleeping still, Kasumi sighed nice again, and poked her in the shoulder a couple of times, adding in a bit of force, but still nothing happened. Shaking her head, Kasumi turned and saw Kushina with the ice pack in hand, so with no regrets Kasumi poked the sleeping medic in the chest.
Honey brown eyes snapped open in an instant, while a fist was sent flying towards Kasumi, a yell of "JIRAIYA!" Being heard as the fist flew.
Kasumi, to her immense luck, managed to not take a full punch on the chest. No, instead she got hit enough that she was sent backwards, and through the door to the backyard. The red head bounced a couple of times, before she slid on the ground, a groan coming from the girl, but a thumbs up appearing as well.
Kasumi lifted her head up just enough to see the shock in Tsunade's eyes, and a look amusement from Kushina. With a frown, Kasumi said "Your waking her up next time Kushina." Before she let her head fall once again.
That knocked the smug look on her face off real quick. Tsunade was not someone you messed with, unless you were willing to take a lot of damage. The only upside to her attacking you, was that your pain tolerance grew as well, and that want much of a trade when it came down to it. Tsunade's punches were enough to break bones easily, and the fact that she got hit by a glance, and was sent flying, just showed how much strength through Chakra control the buxom woman had.
Said bleary eyed woman, Blinked a couple of times in her groggy state, before she saw the head of red hair that was lying in the dirt, instead of a head of white that she had expected. Blinking the rest of the sleep out of her eyes, Tsunade gave a wide eyed look at the fact that she punched one of her students, to the point she shot up from her 'Bed' and rushed towards Kasumi, her hands already glowing green.
Behind them, Yoshiko, Kosuke and Akira still had wide eyed looks at the damage a Tsunade strength punch managed to do. They had heard stories about how strong the Sannin were, but if the woman could send Kasumi flying backwards a good fifty feet, then the other two must be just as ridiculous in one way or another.
"Guess I didn't need the ice pack." Kushina stated, making the three jump as they forgot about her, and she walked away to put the ice pack back where it was before.
A few minutes later, the three kids, The two sisters, and the Buxom Sensei of two of them, were sitting at a table with varied expressions. Kosuke had a nervous look as Kasumi and Tsunade looked towards each other, both with flowers. Akira had an indifferent look, which made him look like he was sleeping with his eyes open, even if it was impossible due to Yoshiko's energy abundant rant on how cool Tsunade was.
"I'm not saying sorry." A certain blonde stated with a scowl.
"I don't expect you to. What I do expect you to do is act your age." A certain red head stated, Violet eyes staring with almost a fire behind them.
"What's that supposed to mean?!"
"That you're acting like a four year old, and the three in this room are more mature than you!"
"Well excuse me princess, I'm upset that you didn't tell me you became a Chunin!"
"Oh, so it's my fault is it Dattebate?!"
"Yeah! I'm your Sensei, I need to know these this!"
"It's not my fault the Sandaime promoted me, take it up with him!"
"You could have waited! You've only been a genin for a week at most!"
"I tried to refuse! He wouldn't take no for an answer Dattebate!"
The yelling match continued on from here to the point that Kushina had enough time to go get Mikoto, who had been having lunch at the time, to come and help break them apart. In the end it took the combined force of Kushina, Mikoto, and the three four year olds to break the two apart and actually get them to calm down. Even then, however, the two were glaring at each other no matter the distance between them. All it did was make everyone between them nervous.
Kushina, deciding to break the ice, hesitantly said "Sensei, could we take a mission? With Kasumi a Chunin, we could take a C-rank couldn't we?"
Tsunade snapped her gaze from Kasumi, onto Kushina, though it wasn't a glare anymore "I don't see why we couldn't. You three proved that your friends as it is, so teamwork isn't a problem I bet. How's this, you three get things ready tonight, and I'll grab the mission next thing in the morning."
Kushina let out a barely audible sigh of relief when she saw her sister perk up a bit "That'd be more then fine Sensei. We can get ready as soon as possible."
Mikoto gave a quick nod in agreement "Tou-san will be happy to hear that I am already going on a C-rank, so there is no problem there. Stupid Uchiha pride aside, I'm happy that we can start a mission soon as well."
Kasumi gave a hum in agreement, but she didn't say much else. It did make sense that ad-ranks were not given out as much, they were at war after all, but the fact that for their first mission, they were going on a C-rank? Most people would think that the Sensei was overestimating their students, or they were underestimating the enemy. In this case it was neither, as all three could beat a low Chunin level opponent by themselves. All three of them were from clans after all, and that meant they got training in earlier on in life than most.
Tsunade gave a happy nod towards that, before she gave a deadpan look towards Kasumi "I've been meaning to ask, what's with the brats?"
Yoshiko growled at the word 'brat', as she jumped up, pointing her finger at the buxom woman "I'm not a brat Kuroshi!"
"A verbal tick as well?" Tsunade asked with a raised eyebrow "Jeez, if I didn't know any better, I would say you already had a kid Kasumi."
Said red head rolled her eyes, as she said "Whatever you say Obachan." A tick mark appeared on Tsunade's head from that, but Kasumi continued still "To get to the point, however, The three have names. White hair is Akira, brown eyes is Kosuke, and the girl is Yoshiko."
Tsunade walked up to the three four year olds, and gave them a curious look "What are you three doing here?"
Akira sent a scolding glare towards the woman in front of him, as he said "We're Orphans. Kasumi-san was nice enough to let us stay here for now."
"For now?" Kasumi asked with a raised eyebrow "I wouldn't care if you lived here with me. We have enough room, and I'm sure Kushina wouldn't mind so long as you guys didn't go through her stuff."
Kushina gave a grin, and a thumbs up in response "I don't mind at all actually, Dattebane!"
"Dattebane, Dattebate, what's next? Dattebayo? Dattebasa even?" Mikoto mumbled, but it was loud enough for everyone to hear, which caused Kasumi to give a sheepish look, and Kushina to huff, while crossing her arms.
"It's hereditary! I know you don't remember it Kasumi, but Mom Used to say 'Dattebana when she was excited." Kushina stated with a huff.
Tsunade let out a small laugh, as she said "Kami forbid you two have children. We'll have a bunch of kids running around saying there own version of 'Datte-something' at the top of their lungs."
Both Uzumaki gave blank looks towards the older woman, and in unison said "Ha, ha Obachan."
Mikoto shivered at that. With a shuddering exhale, the only Uchiha in the room said "Let's agree for you to to never speak in unison again."
In unison once again, the two asked "But why Mikoto-san?"
Said Uchiha shivered once again, before her angry gaze shifted towards them. Her Sharingan full blaze, with two Tomoe on one eye, and one on the other. With a. Loud cry, she started to chase the two sisters around the house, killing intent oozing off of the black haired girl.
Say what you will about Uchiha's, but when they get angry, you better run.
Omake: Datte Parade.
Tsunade was walking through Konoha, a specific destination in mind, but before she could get very far, she heard a whisper of 'Dattesayo' beside her. Turning her gaze towards whoever said it, she found no one. Shaking her head of any thoughts she had concerning the sound, she continued on her way.
"Hey! Watch where you're walking Dattekina!" A shopkeeper yelled, as three kids ran straight past the stall, almost knocking things down.
"Sorry!" One of them yelled "We're kinda late, so we need to hurry Datteryuka!"
Tsunade's left eye twitched at that, but she just continued on her way, ignoring the constant 'Datte' variations around her. She wasn't going to snap. This was just a hallucination. There was no way that so many people had verbal tics that began with Datte-
"-Yoku! I told you before not to do that!" An older woman stated with a scowl "I'll knock you over the head again if you try that one more time Datteyoku!"
"I said I was sorry Datteripo!" A younger boy stated, as he dodged a pot that was aimed at his head, via the old lady throwing it
Tsunade at this point was trying her best not to hit anything, but eventually she got a look at the people around her and saw red everywhere. With wide Eyes Tsunade ran as fast as she could so that she could get to where she was heading without hearing another word from the read heads. When she reached the hot springs, which was where she was heading, she froze as she saw the long line of redheads that were waiting at the Hot Springs.
With a gasp, Tsunade sat up in her bed as fast as she could, her chest heaving from heavy breathing. With a small shudder, Tsunade fell back asleep, not noticing the two sisters that were high fiving each other at a job well done. They were the reason for Tsunade's nightmare after all.
That'll show her not to make fun of their verbal tick.
So what did you guys think? Good bad? Come on, don't be shy to review!
Ok, getting to the next order of business, you may be surprised to see someone next chapter, that is if you remember some of the stuff that happened during the first few chapters. Seriously though, My hands write things out, so the surprise was to me as well. I completely forgot about said surprise until I wrote it out, so I hope you enjoy it, but onto the questions for this chapter.
What is you're opinion of Yoshiko?
What about Akira and Kosuke?
Did you find Yoshiko and Kushina's first interaction to be funny?
What did you think of the group's new outfits? (Kushina and Mikoto will be next chapter)
Did you find Akira's nickname for Kasumi to suit her?
What did you think of Tsunade's and Kasumi's fight?
What do you think the C-rank will be?
Well, thats all I got for you, so till next time.