Author's Note: Sorry it took a while. I needed some R & R. So now, here's the third chapter with the omake I promised.
Chapter 3- Shizune
Shizune stared out the window of her house. It's so peaceful here in Konoha, she thought. So why does Uncle have to fight in the war? She loved her uncle dearly. His name was Dan Kato, and he was an excellent shinobi. He was also Shizune's mother Rei's older brother, though they looked nothing alike. Dan had long, lavender hair and green eyes. Shizune's mother had shoulder-length black hair and black eyes. Shizune was like a younger copy of her mother. Her uncle had packed his things and was now heading out the door. His sister hugged him briefly and bid him farewell. She then stepped away with a sad smile, nodded, and went back to her cooking. Shizune ran up to her uncle, tears in her eyes. He bent down and wiped them away.
"Shizune…" he whispered, a smile on his face. "You're a strong kunoichi now. And why shouldn't you be? Your mother is, I am, so it'll come to you naturally. But…" Shizune looked up at him, a faint happy glow in her black eyes. "People shouldn't judge you based on who your parents or relatives are. Your strength comes from your own conviction." Rising, he waved to Shizune and walked out.
Later on, Shizune was sitting with her mother at the table.
"Congratulations on graduating, Shizune! Oh, I'm so proud…" Rei chirped happily.
"Yeah, but I met all these people. There was a transfer from Uzushio, and this Hyuga girl, and the girl whose parents were ANBU…" Shizune explained. "And now…" She picked up her Konoha headband and stared at it.
I'll end this war! That's how strong I've decided to be, Uncle.
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Omake- Interview: The Uzumaki Clan
Asuma: All right! Let's begin. I'll be interviewing Kushina Uzumaki and Mito Uzumaki now. They will tell us about the famous Uzumaki Clan.
Kushina: I COULD INTRODUCE MYSELF, YA KNOW!
Mito: I'm leaving if you don't quiet down. My ears hurt now.
Asuma: OK then. Mito-sama, you start. Where did the Uzumaki Clan originate?
Mito: Uzushiogakure, in the Land of Eddies.
Asuma: Kushina, how did it get destroyed? Or, more precisely, why?
Kushina: Many ninja feared our clan's abilities. So they annihilated the village.
Asuma: What makes you all so strong?
Mito: We're known for our sealing abilities. That's how I sealed the Kyuubi into myself. Also, we are known for our incredibly long lifespans.
Asuma: You are a perfect example of both. What is one defining trait of the Uzumaki Clan?
Kushina: RED HAIR!
Mito: Short tempers… Have you seen Tsunade?
Asuma: Okay. That's it for today.
There. I hope you liked it! OK, an explanation. These three (Akahi, Kushina, Shizune) have had their lives dramatically affected by the war. In each chapter, I focused on how for each one.
Now the actual story begins…