A/N Its been about two weeks since I last updated. I have some announcements. One, I start back to college August 29th. And I'll probably be updating this story every other weekend if time allows. Most of my updates will be for Torn and this story. I'll probably update alternately. I'll upload Torn one weekend and then this one, and so on. That said, this chapter will see Rise learn a new Jutsu. She has not perfected it by the end of the chapter. Just because she does it once doesn't mean she learned it. I have nothing else to say for now, so let's jump in.
Chapter Twenty-Seven: Shark Bomb
Team Kakashi had entered the Land of Earth about six in the morning of the day after the Kumogakure Chuunin attack. Rise was still hurt by what Kakashi had said to her. She had shared her feelings with her teammates, yet they showed no sympathy. Kaze had even tried to tell her that Kakashi was right. Rise had gotten angry and ignored him for the last few hours. Kaze and Serah had become closer over this trip. Kakashi eventually called a halt once they were inside the village walls.
"Alright. Our first order of business is to go and present ourselves to Lord Tsuchikage."
Rise nodded and she began to walk apart from her team. Kakashi made a mental note to talk to her later in the evening. They reached the Tsuchikage Manor. Kakashi spoke to the guards and requested an audience. One of the guards saw Kakashi and nodded immediately.
"You're here on the mission correct?"
Kakashi nodded and they entered the manor silently. Rise immediately noticed that it was a little too quiet. Despire being angry, she moved closer to her team, if only to ease her nerves. Oak double doors stood in front of them for only a moment as they swung open to allow them into the Tsuchikage's office. Kakashi bowed low to the old man who sat at the desk.
"It is good to see you again, Lord Onoki. Ten years is it?"
The old man was Onoki, Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure. He came up to Rise's stomach, but she knew better. She bowed to the Tsuchikage along with the rest of her team. Onoki smiled.
"So, this is the team you lead Kakashi? The Kyuubi and Shukaku, and Sasuke's daughter. What a team. So, to business."
Onoki snapped his fingers and a young woman no older than Rise stepped in to the room.
"This is who you'll be escorting to Kumogakure. Introduce yourself."
The young woman bowed and she whispered.
"My name is Nana Osada. I'm pleased to meet you all."
Rise smiled at her.
"My name is Rise Hyuga. Pleased to meet you Nana."
Kaze and Serah introduced themselves as well. Onoki then explained the situation.
"As you know, we're not on the best of terms with Kumogakure right now. Tsumi Osada, a former Shinobi of this village, has killed a few Kumogakure Shinobi without reason. They've demanded Tsumi's head. We've tried to tell them that Tsumi is part of Akatsuki, but they won't listen. That's why we need Nana and all of you. A cannot disprove this any longer with Rise and Kaze there. It should be known that Tsume will be trying to capture Rise and Kaze. And Kumogakure Shinobi will be after Nana. You've probably realized this by now, but she's Tsumi's sister. She has proof that he's become an Akatsuki. Now then, you leave tomorrow morning, so why not enjoy our village for a day?"
Onoki had finished the debriefing and dismissed them. Kakashi and his team bowed and were shown to their temporary quarters. Rise and Serah were to share a room, as were Kaze and Kakashi. Before Rise could enter her room, Kakashi pulled her aside.
"I don't want to be sad Rise. I'm only giving you the same instructions I gave to Sakura. You're a beautiful young woman. But beauty truly has no place in combat. I hope you understand. Also, your parents wanted me to try and train you in Water Jutsu. Could you come with me for a little while?"
Rise nodded and she followed Kakashi out of the building and over to the ocean. Kakashi then sat on the sand and he talked with Rise.
"What do you know about elemental Chakra, Rise?"
Rise sat cross legged and she smiled.
"There are five basic elements. Wind, water, fire, earth and lightning. Each Shinobi has a natural affinity for one or two Chakra types. I happen to be a Wind and Water affinity."
Kakashi smiled. She really is Hinata's daughter. At this age, Naruto was still a knucklehead, but Hinata was already pushing herself to become the best she could be.
"Good. Now, Naruto tells me he's taught you Wind Jutsu. Have you ever seen a Water Jutsu?"
Rise nodded.
"That girl I killed used Water Dragon Jutsu. I wanted to try and learn that."
Kakashi laughed.
"You really are just like your father. Well Rise, you have to walk before you can run. Water Dragon Jutsu is a very advanced technique that takes time to master. I'll show you three Jutsu, and you can practice them. Be warned though, you have to bear near a body of water for them. At your skill level, you need a lot of it. Ok, first is this."
Kakashi stood and he formed seals slowly so Rise could follow along.
"Water Style: Water Shark Bomb Jutsu!"
Kakashi pushed his hand forward and the sea water rose up and took the form of a shark and shot forward at a rock, demolishing it. Rise grinned. Kakashi then slowly showed her more seals.
"Water Dragon Jutsu!"
Rise watched as she saw the Jutsu for the second time, except this time, it wasn't aimed at her. Kakashi then called her over.
"Last one. This is probably the most difficult-to-perform Water Jutsu I know of. Water Style, Giant Vortex Jutsu!"
The water began to churn again and it took the shape of a whirlpool rising above the waves. The shape slammed into a rocky wall and cut away most of it. Rise watched in amazement and she hopped to her feet.
"Alright. You've seen the seals and remembered them right? Try the Water Shark. Its the easiest of the three to learn, but you won't get it right away."
Rise formed the seals and she focused her Chakra and she released the Jutsu.
"Water Shark Bomb!"
Rise opened her eyes and she watched as the water seethed and up came a very small shark. It hit the sand and evaporated. Kakashi saw this and he smiled.
"Not bad for your first attempt. Try again."
Rise tried again and again for almost an hour. Eventually, she had used too much Chakra, so Kakashi called off the training session. Rise pleaded.
"Just one more time? Please sensei? I want to try something."
Rise reached down in to her mind and she whispered to the Kyuubi for the first time in her life.
"Hey. I know I never tried talking to you, but for now I need your help. I need to become stronger. You don't want your power used for anything bad right? Are you there, Kyuubi?"
Rise felt stupid, but all at once she felt a huge presence in his mind. She dropped to her knees as the Kyuubi spoke to her for the first time.
"Yeah, I'm here runt. What do you want?"
Rise held her head. The Kyuubi's pressure was immense. Rise had never before spoken to the Kyuubi.
"I want you to help me use this Jutsu. Can you do something to improve my Chakra control?"
The Kyuubi laughed in Rise's mind.
"I have no problem helping you. After all, once you lose control completely, I'll be reborn. I'll just give you this so when that day comes."
Rise felt something like a knot untie in her body. She focused her Chakra one more time and she formed the seals.
"Water Style: Water Shark Bomb Jutsu!"
Rise thrust her hand forward and she released Jutsu. The water formed into a shark and slammed in to a rock, demolishing it. Kakashi watched in amazement and he smiled.
"Well done Rise."
Rise smiled at her teacher and she dropped to her knees in exhaustion. Kakashi picked her up and he carried her on his shoulder back to the village. He gave her one warning.
"Rise, promise me that you'll be careful with your Chakra. You have more than most people, but you still have a limit. I know you drew on the Kyuubi there. Don't rely on that power. I'd say you have about ten percent of your Chakra left in you right now. Don't use the Water Shark Bomb more than three times in one day."
Rise laid her head on his shoulder and she whispered.
"I promise Sensei."
Kakashi stroked her hair softly and she fell asleep. Kakashi then took her to her room and laid her on her bed so she could sleep. Kaze came in to visit her while she slept, until Kakashi forced him to sleep as well.
"Our mission begins tomorrow. So get some sleep. Good night, Team Seven."
TO BE CONTINUED...