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This is really late….. I'm sorry about that. The end of the semester was crazy and Christmas break was not much better. Every day is long and tiring and it seems that I never feel like writing.
.X- I plan on doing so but it may take me awhile so hang in there with me :) and hahaha I like to keep her busy and there is a reason I want all this to happen when they are around 13, that way when they are 16 I can make it interesting so stay tuned!
LadyMartel4000- Thank you for reviewing! I hope my updates will be coming faster from now on!
LovelySakura777- I was planning on a big fight for one of the main characters later on (hint hint wink wink) although for most of them, there won't be much resistance. Hopefully the big fight scene will make up for not having other ones, but I'll see what I can do. I found the idea very interesting also. I hope I do it justice!
animedude16- I'm glad my story appeals to the male population :)
dead-jade-eyes- I must say I love your pen name. I'm sorry for the long wait! I'm glad you like it!
aalc95- Will do! :) only if you keep reading hahahah
Forgotten past- Hahahaha I love your energy. Well I hope I can keep you as a reader! Please enjoy this new chapter! As for the love triangle, I will try my best! I am pretty strictly Sasusaku but a little gaasaku competition is always devilishly fun :) and is my favorite to read other than sasusaku.
SakuraXMulti- Wow indeed….
Now on to what you've all been waiting for….
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Chapter 3:
More Recruitment
I left the Hyuga's elated. Naruto and I talked about Neji and Hinata the whole way to the Juvenile Correctional Facility. There we would find Kiba Inuzuka.
We filled out paperwork with the guard at the front desk. Kiba's bail was paid. A couple of minutes later Kiba came out in street clothes.
"Hello Kiba. You are coming with us" Tsunade loves to be mysterious
He looks at us apprehensivly. Who wouldn't? He looks back at the guard who escorted him from his cell and then back to us. He seems to decide that whoever we were, going with us would be better than going back to jail, so he follows us outside the jail quietly.
As soon as we get outside, he speaks "Thanks for getting me out of that hell hole and all, but what you want with me?"
"Kiba, we are from the School for Exceptional and Gifted Students and we are hoping you will be a new student there" Tsunade replies
"Why would I want to go to some stuck up genius school? I'm not one of those nerdy bookworms."
"We know. We aren't looking for geniuses in particular. We look for exceptional and gifted people, which you happen to be"
Still confused he asked "What do you mean?"
"You are a lupine shape shifter" I state bluntly
"How the hell do you know that?" Kiba asks, stepping back visibility spooked
"Don't run, Kiba. Kakashi will hunt you down if you do" I warn him, nodding to the masked man behind me, hoping he appeared serious and scary "As to your question. We are also mutants and we would like to help you. No more unexpected transformations and running wild, causing damage and hurting people. We will teach how you to harness your power"
"What makes you think I need help?" he says proudly
"The fact that you were in jail for assault and property damage. You can trust us, Kiba" I say
"I don't need any help! And I don't need some pretentious pricks thinking they can control me" he growls
"We aren't trying to control you Kiba. We are trying to help you" I say, trying to make him understand "You don't have to stay if you don't like the school. You can leave at any time. It isn't prison."
"Okay fine since I got nothin' better to do I'll try your little genius school out"
20 minutes later he had a ticket to the private jet, a two week prepaid stay at the nicest, hotel in town and a generous allowance and we had another mutant student.
We stop for lunch at a small local diner on our way to the next destination. Naruto is so distraught that they don't have ramen that he almost doesn't eat. We have to persuade him to eat to soup and sandwich we ordered for him. The rest of the five hour drive was spent sleeping (Naruto), reading (Me), paperwork (Tsunade), and driving (Kakashi). It is dark when we get to TenTen's hometown, or rather city. We drive through the labyrinth of streets as I pinpoint her location. We park and walk to a little theater tucked away in the outskirts of the busy metropolis. There is a bouncer at the front.
"It's twenty dollars a head" Tsunade doesn't hesitate to give the man the 80 dollars required for our admittance.
"Enjoy the show" he bows slightly
We enter a sparsely lit room. Instead of theater seating, this place was outfitted with separate chairs and tables with a high-chaired breakfast bar running through the middle of the seating floor. We find an empty table towards the front and sit down quietly. On the stage is a comedy act that is finishing up.
"And up next is the logic defying knife throwing act. Please help me welcome the wonderful Weapon Mistress to the stage." TenTen steps out in a glittery outfit and a mask. Her assistant trails her, already preparing to get assaulted with knives and various other sharp objects. Dramatic music starts as TenTen starts to throw knives at a bare board in a pattern. She makes a heart then the letter 'O'. The assistant stands against the board. TenTen throws knives to make her outline perfectly. The assistant is then strapped to wheel. TenTen turns it slowly, throwing knives at the assistant's outline again. A wheel with a bunch of balloons taped on in a random order is brought out. The assistant spins it at a blinding pace. TenTen throws one knife after the other rapidly and a pop is not heard. The wheel stops and the balloons are outlined by knives like the assistant. The audience goes wild. TenTen throws seven knives at once to pop the balloons. The lights dim, signaling the end of the act. As the clapping continues, I hear the rustle of clothes as Kakashi and Tsunade stand. I tap Naruto on the shoulder and we all walk back towards the bar.
Kakashi allows Tsunade to approach the bar alone, keeping Naruto and me with him.
Tsunade chit-chats with the bar tender and he points to the right at a door. She starts to walk towards it and we follow in step behind her.
There is a long corridor that is shockingly white. It takes a few seconds for my eyes to adjust to the brightness.
"He said her dressing room was the third door on the right" Tsuande says
We reach the door. The center of the star mounted on it says TenTen.
"I guess we are in the right place" Naruto says.
Tsunade knocks. The rustle of clothes and the muted noise of footsteps came from behind the door. The knob turns to reveal TenTen in a dressing robe over her costume.
"What do you want?"
"TenTen, my name is Tsunade Senju. I would like to talk to you about something important. May we come in?"
"Sure" She turns and walks back into her dressing room. She sits down on her makeup chair. "Sit down" she says gesturing to the couch.
"So what's this important something you needed to talk to me about?" TenTen crosses her legs.
Tsunade explains the situation.
"And you think I'm one of these mutants?" TenTen looks incredulous
"Yes, part of Saukra's ability is identifying others with special abilities" Tsunade answers
"You have a physiological ability. Your body is specially designed for super accuracy. Your blades will always find their mark. Tribes of people in the East would call you a Ngbaka, one who wields blades that are blessed by the gods" I elaborate (A/N Ten points to anyone who can tell me what movie that's from)
"Wow, you guys really know how to lay it on thick" Tenten says "Say I believe you people, what's in it for me?"
"Free lodging and food, training, interaction with others with abilities, not being afraid of getting judged as a freak, etc., etc." I list off.
"Sounds pretty wicked. Alright I'm in" She leans back in her chair, crossing her arms as she does.
"Sweet!" Naruto cheers
Tsunade hands Tenten her packet with the plane ticket and everything else she will need. She accepts it a little warily.
We file out. I being the last one, turn before walking out the door, "See ya Tenten" I give a short wave then disappear into the hallway.
We find a hotel in the area with two room available. Tsunade pays as Naruto and I are close to passing out on the lobby couches. We enter are rooms and I plop on my bed, not bothering to change into my pjs. My eyes slide shut as I drift off into a comfortable slumber.
When I wake up, Tsunade is sipping mint tea and absently watching the TV. " 'Morning" I say sitting up in bed.
"Good morning, Sakura. We will be leaving within the hour so get ready"
"Mkay" I slid off the bed and walk to the bathroom, grabbing my duffle bag that magically made its way up to the hotel room. 30 minutes later I walk out ready to get back on the road.
Tsunade and I grab our stuff and head down to the lobby for breakfast with the boys. Naruto is already stuffing his face and Kakashi has a cup poised in front of his face but doesn't drink out of it. I laugh and join them with my own breakfast.
After we finish, Tsunade speaks "Well are we ready to go?"
"I think so" I say and Naruto and Kakashi nod
"Okay then off to the next stop" Tsunade walks towards the exit.
Another day of mutant finding, I can't wait to meet them all.
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Yes yes I know this chapter is waaaaaaay over do but I promise I won't wait this long next time. I will try to get all the other introductions done in the next chapter. Then we can get on to the fun part :D Please let me know what you think.
~Forever