Yumi finally gets to Konoha with Bakuto what will her first day be like?

I Do Not Own Naruto so any terminology, characters used from said anime/manga does not belong to me!

Two days went by quickly; Yumi was finally going to see the great ninja village Konoha. However over the two days she had learnt a great deal of history.

It seems that this great village will not be as ostentatious as she thought, in fact none of the five nations great shinobi villages are. In this world of feudal lords, war and noble families pride shinobi are mere pawns within their grasps. The shinobi villages are hired to fight for whoever pays for them. They have no serious loyalties to any noble families but serve themselves. Shinobi skills must be kept a secret so identity is not broken meaning Yumi could not showcase any unnatural powers she may have and she may learn.

This perplexed Yumi to no end, but she wanted to abide by the rules set. She could see where the war between her and Death lay – among human rivalry.

As Yumi entered the village the gatekeepers casually took a glance at her then gave Bakuto a gruesome smile. Bakuto only smirked back with the same look. Before Yumi could say a word Bakuto hoisted her up bridal style and took her in as the gatekeepers jeered behind. Once they were out of their vision he set her down again and continued on like nothing happened.

"What was that about!" Yumi demanded upset from the experience.

Bakuto only laughed and left a fuming Yumi to second guess.

They were on their way to a building that smelt of alcohol and perfume. Drunken men were at the door and gave Yumi lecherous looks which Yumi looked horrified at. Inside beautiful women all dressed in light kimonos walked around the group of men serving food and drink and flirtatiously conversing with the men.

One of the women caught sight of Bakuto and flashed him a grin. She immediately came over; her hair was up in a bun her face painted with makeup. She gave Yumi a look then whispered to Bakuto. Bakuto whispered back and as soon as they were finished she ushered them to a room at the back. Yumi was all the while confused.

"Thanks Anko-san." Bakuto said with a nod to the younger woman.

"No thanks needed I detest this job but what can I do? Gotta keep those feudal men happy. Besides this girly will be perfect to add to our staff." She said with a smile directed at Yumi.

"She's new so don't be too harsh." He said playfully.

"Don't worry I'll make sure she's welcome."

Yumi clicked. She was being sold to a pleasure house!

'How dare he! He said he would keep me. He even wanted me to call him oniisan...'

"To the back with you...you...her name?" Anko questioned.

"Yumi. Midori Yumi."

"Classes are starting soon Yumi if you don't wanna be late get going."

'Classes?' Yumi thought bewildered.

"Don't worry Yumi-chan I'll pick you up at midnight." And with that Bakuto was off.

Anko performed some hand seals before a secret door revealed itself. Yumi was ushered through said door and into what looked like a dojo full of young women in kimonos. They were all chatting happily to one another and momentarily stopped to take a glance at Yumi before returning to their conversations. Anko shoved a light pale blue kimono at Yumi and said,

"Join them I shall be back in a minute." Anko assured Yumi and left once more with the door closed behind her.

Yumi quickly changed into her new kimono in one corner of the room and quietly sat herself among the rabble of women.

"Hey there what's your name?" One of the girls asked. She seemed about Yumi's age she had soft features and red fang like markings on her face.

"My name is Midori Yumi." Yumi replied.

"Nice to meet ya my name in Inuzuka Hana." The girl said with a toothy smile.

Yumi took note of this and smiled back. Hana had a lovely name she thought she would comment on that.

"Your name Hana means flower, what a pretty name..."

"Actually in my case it means nose." Hana said sheepishly rubbing the back of her head.

"Oh." Yumi said slightly guilty for mentioning it.

Before they had a chance to continue Anko had come back face devoid of makeup hair in messier bun and some dangoes at hand.

"Listen up ladies in this world it isn't easy to be a kunoichi. It takes time, talent and a lot of hard work to be accepted in comparison to our male counterparts. I know it's not fair, but life isn't fair so toughen up!"

Anko's voice had taken a tougher turn in tone. She was less feminine and her attire spoke volumes about the training ahead. She used male speech and was swinging a kunai at her finger. She threw it next to one of the girls' heads before continuing,

"Today is your last day of being girls. Today is your first step to becoming kunoichis."

The girls were immediately thrown into physical combat using wooden staffs – taijutsu. Thanks to Bakuto's training Yumi excelled in this lesson. Next the girls were being taught some basic ninjutsu, Yumi was just getting the hang of it but by the end of the lesson she could perform. They had lessons in ikebana and how this is essential in the art of camouflage which Yumi greatly enjoyed. Reading and writing in male and female letters was taught to the girls and finally target practice. By the end of the day the girls were exhausted.

"Don't let up now this is only the first day!" Anko said before dismissing them.

"That Anko she's a tough one!" whispered an exasperated Hana.

"She is but she is also a great kunoichi." Yumi replied back.

"Yeah becoming a chunin at our age is amazing ya know." Hana remarked.

Yumi nodded in agreement, she too would become an amazing kunoichi soon enough. Hana said her goodbyes to Yumi as she headed home, Yumi awaited Bakuto. As she waited Anko appeared behind her.

"Hey there Yumi, how did you like today's lesson?" she asked casually.

Yumi did not want to be caught off guard so she thought carefully about her reply,

"It was interesting and vigorous I look forward to tomorrow."

Anko laughed and gave Yumi a pat on the back.

"Don't be so uptight kid. You got potential you know that. If Bakuto brought you round earlier I'm sure we could've made a chunin out of you already." Anko winked and left a surprised Yumi at the door.

"By the way," Anko started, "You work here at weekends starting from this Saturday." She said casually. Yumi was dumbstruck.

'She can't be serious' Yumi thought.

Yumi's mouth was still slightly agape when Bakuto came to pick her up.

"What did Anko say to you?" He said failing to hide his smile.

"I...I have to work here at the weekends..." Yumi cried out.

Bakuto only smiled and said,

"Don't worry Anko will look after you. It's only to blend in if you want you can change jobs..." Bakuto comforted her.

"No. I'll do it." She said defiantly. Bakuto could only sigh before leading Yumi to her new home.

His apartment was small and slightly messy but cosy nonetheless. Yumi was ecstatic since her home previously was no better than the little wooden shack she found Bakuto in. Her bed for now was a floor bed in the living room but Yumi was grateful to Bakuto for the accommodation.

From that day on Yumi became a kunoichi of Konoha. The next day she was presented to the 3rd Hogake and elders, who due to her special nature, made sure to look after her. Bakuto being Anbu was the perfect candidate to take care of Yumi and as Yumi excelled in the kunoichi academy she also became a well known figure in the community for her beauty, brains and skill. She was also the most favoured woman of Konoha's pleasure houses, under the name Mayumi – she was and remains good at extracting information, keeping her friends close and her enemies closer.

Yumi's story has just begun but others must unravel first as the rope of fate unknots itself more colours shall show themselves true.

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