Chapter two

Finally after three long years came the day for orphans to register at the academy. I was among them even if I had never shown any interest before hand. I filled out the incredibly simple application form:

Name: Saya

Date of birth: April 4

Address: 79 ferret street

Ah yes that is another thing orphans are taking out of the orphanage and then placed in a slightly larger apartment. The building is actually owned by the village and a set of guards is rotated that help keep watch over us. This is done so that we get some guidance outside of the academy and are not so far behind the clan children or others who have a shinobi relative. Personally I think that it's just their way of spotting any potential spies and/or prodigies.

Anyway back to me. After the form was filled out and given back we were then told to head back to our residence and that our classroom number would be given to us later in the weak. And for us orphans we would also be getting our supplies.

Soon enough though a week had passed and our current caretaker one female chunin named Kira informed us cheerfully to come retrieve our papers. I got up and silently made my way to her. I also felt many states on me as I did so mainly because since I was so passive that my presence was almost always forgotten. Therefore any time I actually acted on something the other children would be somewhat surprised. As I reached her and gave my name I was promptly given a smile and my sheet and then I retreated to my little corner.

Room 110

Instructor: Rai Ken

May 10

So the academy was approaching and in a little more than two weeks we would begin being shaped into little soldiers. I didn't mind it was the way if this world. Either you were strong and protected yourself or were protected. Both had the option of failure so I simply chose the one the one that was more manageable.

The first day of class went as expected. After coming in we were told find a seat afterwards we were told to introduce ourselves. I perked up at this checking to see if there were any important people around. Thankfully there were none. Nobodies name stood out other than the fact that there was an Uchiha in my class. Other than that nothing stood out.

At the academy we went through the basics of being able to read and write. Afterwards it was followed by a lunch period along with a short recess. Then another class period. Afterwards we would head over to outside for gym. There we had to do the given exercises.

This was repeated with for a whole rest of the year with me giving minimal effort. I let myself sit comfortably in the middle. The academic listens were not interesting since I knew everything already. And gym class was a breeze but I never really had to push my self. I was always As strong or as fast as I needed to be and I was always only slightly winded. I wondered what my limits were but never tried to test them.

It wasn't until my second year that things became interesting. That was when we started studying on chakra. Now take special note of the studying part. We never actually interacted with it. Apparently that was left to third year students so we simply learned about its use in the three main ninja skills, ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu. We were also taught how to make each of our hand we were told was only something learned in the last year of the academy. The material actually jumped in difficulty and the instructor grew harsher during our second year. As a result a few kids dropped from the academy. I figured that the it would only grow worse each year until only the actual hopefuls were left. It was a smart way to weed out those who don't have what it takes. although as a result i my class ranking changed and i had to actively work to maintain an average performance. Whether it was by working a bit harder than i was used to or purposely failing i did it.

My passive attitude and average performance made it rather easy to pass me over. As a result I didn't have any friends. the loneliness did not bother me though and even if some had tried to befriend me i don't think i ever could have seen them as anything other than an acquaintance. The mental gap between us was just too large. However I should have known that this would have made me one a prime target for one of the major dangers of Konoha. I blame my fading memory on the fact that i don't even try to remember anything beyond the major attacks on the village and that there is a war coming may have had something to do with it. But with my age, and lack of connections I should have been too surprised when a root anbu broke into my room and spirited me away. It did shock me though and it took me a while to register why I was being kidnapped.

When I finally did though I was both terrified and angry. I started struggling with my captor to no avail. i refuse to be turned into an emotionless tool. With each passing moment my fear and anger increased. To this day I'm not sure if I should be thankful for that night or to forever curse it. The hate and fear awakened a power in me. However it was not one that belonged in this universe. Indeed I struggled so much that once we were well in the forest the Root Anbu through me on the ground and prepared to knock me out. At that point I was engulfed in an odd feeling and I suddenly felt powerful. The ninja visibly hesitated and a shocked "what" was heard. Still he soon attacked me but I felt nothing as his punch collided with my face. However he jumped back and sent a quick barrage of shuriken at me and as the shock had yet to were off they firmly connected with me, but like the punch the shuriken were ineffective against me and bounced off with an audible ping. I finally snapped out of my shock and launched a punch at that was barely dodged. It was not skill that made it easy to almost land a hit but that i had extreme power and speed. Another set of pings was heard and i turned around to find another set of shuriken on the flower. I tried another lunge but this time more controlled and then followed it up by a kick that finally connected with him, and although he had his arms up to guard against the sheer power visibly snapped his arm and sent him flying into a tree. His head cracked against the tree and he slumped to the floor. Dead vaguely registered in my mind.

I had no time to contemplate it as soon several more pings were heard striking me and when i turned around and look i saw four more root anbu with a kunai in each of their hands. One of them soon started making hand signs and soon enough a large glob of water was hurled at with me a shout of "water style: water bullet jutsu" it crashed into me and this time I actually felt it as i was sent through the air and crashed into a tree. I felt that i may have some bruises in the morning but i shook it off and got up to face my attackers. It was not needed as soon they turned their heads to another direction and then they vanished taking but not before one of them threw a kunai with a note attached at the end towards me and another towards their fallen comrade. It exploded and sent me right back to the tree i had just got off of and this time I didn't try to get up as my reflection in the nearby water left from the jutsu.

What gazed back at me was not even remotely recognizable as human. there in place of my face was an armored helmet what had two horns sticking back like two reversed antenna. It was a deep purple in color and two white lights marked where my eyes should be. a glance at my hands revealed them to be similarly armored. On top of each knuckle was a silver plate. and the inside of my arms revealed a white plate. Further inspection would have to wait as I soon heard the rapid movements of another squad of shinobi. With a sense of urgency I tried to think of what i had done to change into this form and how to change back. I could only hope it was not permanent as I tried to recall the feeling that happened when i changed. Eventually i found it and I felt another odd warmth pass over my body as I changed back. To make sure i looked at the pool of water and was satisfied with my normal appearance again. However I noticed an odd glow coming from my right hand and when I looked at it i saw an odd symbol. How ever I wasn't given much time to contemplate it as soon it faded back into my palm and I was surrounded by ninjas. This time each had a mask that had an animal painted on it.

"You who are you and what are you doing here." One of the anbu wearing a bird mask called out to me. It was a simple question that I should have been able to answer easily. I would have in fact but those words caused me to recall my situation and panic soon broke out. What if this was a plot, what if they were actually part of Root. They couldn't be trusted at that very moment. I felt the familiar feeling from before start to originate from my hand but I quickly clamped down on it in fear.

"Stay away from me." I told them and i hated how my voice shook. I was a fully grown person dammit not some child. Two of their team members glanced at each other and then back at me.

"Kid calm down. We just want to know what you're doing out here."

"Liar. You just want to take me away like the last one." I cried out hysterically. I took a step back in preparation to run and let that feeling back out again to change. However before I could start I felt something collide with the back of my head and i was lost to darkness.

When i next awoke it was to a pure white ceiling and to a nurse attending to an IV next to me. I opened my mouth to ask what was going on but I found that much more difficult than should be. I was soon met with an intense drowsy feeling. I tried to stave it off but my last sight was that of the nurse turning a surprised expression towards me and then i was claimed by darkness again. This time i was faced with images of my first kill. First it was simply me finding various ways of killing the faceless anbu. Whether by cutting, stabbing, or crushing him. That part while horrible was not the worst part, no it was when the face changed into those who i recognized did it truly become a nightmare. I saw my armored hands tearing apart my classmates, neighbors, and eventually even my previous life family and friends. It was horrible, disgusting, and left me feeling utterly vile. and it continued on and on until I awoke to the same ceiling. I soon felt bile rise and i turned and vomited off the side of the bed i was laying in. After I was done with that the rest of my senses soon returned to me and I became aware of a rapid beeping in the room which was soon revealed to be a heart monitor. Rapid footsteps could soon be heard and my room door was opened to reveal a doctor with a lab coat followed by two nurses. They quickly rushed to me and soon tended to the vomit on the floor and gave me a shot which soon calmed me down.

The doctor sat down on a chair next to my bed and began "Ah it seems you're awake, would one of you alert the hokage please. thank you. Now how are you feeling?" My response to his question was a simple blank look that conveyed 'how do you think I'm feeling'. He chuckled and said "Sorry standard question that i have to ask all my patients i'm afraid. Ah were are my manners my name is Kuzo Fuji but you can just call me Fuji."

"Where am I, and what happened to me?" Was my question to him.

"Well you are in the hospital. As for what happened well we would like to know that as well as who you are young one" came a soft but stern voice as the door was opened and in stepped a man with a long blonde ponytail and pupiless green eyes. He was wearing a standard Konoha outfit with the only difference being a red coat being worn over it. "Ah Thank you for your service Fuji-san but you can leave now." Fuji gave a simple nod and left the room with the other nurse. With them gone he turned his full gaze on me.

"Saya" was my response. It only raised one of his eyebrows and he stayed silent. "I was sleeping in my room when someone broke in. I don't who only that the person was wearing a dark cloak and a blank mask." When i mentioned the blank mask his face crinkled in confusion and he gave me a nod to continue. I then recited my whole ordeal with a calm i shouldn't feel. There no real signs of his reaction to my story and my mind was too clouded to really function.

"Well Saya I'm going to enter your mind to see it for myself okay try to relax." he told me. Relax that was easy couldn't he already tell I was relaxed. He placed both of his hands on my head after making a few hand signs and I felt my world slip into darkness again. Thankfully it was without the usual nightmares.

This time when I regained consciousness it was to voices. "-ees herself as monster and some of her emotions and imagination disrupted the memory, but other than that what she told me was the truth." Went the voice of the blonde haired interrogator.

"I see and are you sure that it was a blank mask that you saw." Came another voice thick with age.

"Yes Hokage-sama. She had a clear look at the mask when she was struggling as well as the others that showed up. It also matches with the reports from the anbu patrol as there were a few pieces of black cloth around the second explosion site."

"I see very well then Inoichi-San, you may leave, after you say goodbye to our little eavesdropper." Well I guess it was too much to hope that i had fooled them. So I opened my eyes, sat up and turned my gaze to the two people in my room. There were many questions that i wanted to ask but before i could the hokage continued with "You need not concern yourself with this matter anymore I will handle it." to reinforce this point he gave me a stern look that cowled any protest I might have had. It was also do to the part that I wanted nothing more to do with this anymore. So i simply nodded and asked.

"How long have I been here."

"Only a day and you will return to your home tomorrow. Your teachers and caretaker have been informed of your situation and should anybody ask simply tell them that you were kidnapped and saved. Nothing more am I understood." At another one of my nods he continued "Good also you will be seeing a therapist to help you get through this ordeal as well as your past trauma. Inoichi-san will see to getting you a schedule. Now rest up." With that he left my room. Followed by Inoichi after he said a get well soon and goodbye.

Great now not only do i have a mysterious new form, the attention of both the hokage and danzo, but now have to go to therapy. Fan-fucking-tastic. I could all but hear my wishes to remain inconspicuous flush down the drain. In fact I couldn't even not become a ninja as the Hokage is now spending resources to ensure I become a ninja. Oh well nothing for it now.