Hiya! KiraSan here. Surprise, surprise for everyone! I double posted for you lovely and beautiful reader that love my story. These two chaps were my favorite
to write that I couldn't simply stop. Well enough of my blabbering, enjoy the chaps!
Chapter 7
I cursed again as I was splashed with water. Another day passed while Team Gai remained absent, as much I missed their presence, it couldn't be helped.
After I finished with my exercises, I went to the nearest body of water the village had and practiced on some water clones. I concentrated my chakra again,
formed the hand signs and did the jutsu. I had formed a body, the clone looked like me but there was still a flaw, it was transparent. The clone stared at me, I
sighed, I sent a kick to the ribs while the clone splashed me with water as it disappeared. The Hidden in Water technique I had gotten down the first couple
tries, I chuckled at the memory when I had really scared Grandmother when I came out of the kitchen sink. So after completing that jutsu, I started working on
the water clones.
I molded my chakra again, from what Iruka-sensei told me I had large amounts of chakra and I was able to use the right amount needed, but I was still having
trouble moving the chakra around my body. "You don't need to worry too much on that yet, but I suggest once you become a genin you should do chakra
training called water walking. If you can achieve that you'll have perfect chakra control" he said. When I showed him my some of the water jutsus I was able to
do, he seemed to be in thought, "How much of your chakra level did you put in that last attack?" I thought for some time, "Maybe like ten or fifteen percent,
why?" I asked. He still had a serious look, "Maybe it's because of you kekkei genkai, there's a similar attack to that that requires about maybe about thirty
percent of chakra." I was quite surprised, if I had the records of the clan's secrets, I would have had this kekkei genkai figured out.
I made the hand signs and produced another water clone. It was still transparent, but had a very faint color to it. I sent another kick as it turned to a puddle,
Guess I'll be practicing this for the rest of the day, I thought as I prepared myself again.
*Neji's POV*
It's been over a week since we left the village, and we were finally returning back. A few mistakes here and there but it was still a successful mission."Good
job my youthful students! We're almost back to the village, so once we report in, we will return to the training grounds and train and fix the errors we had
made."
"Yes Gai-sensei." the team replied.
As the team made their way back, Lee had said something, "I wonder if Kira has gotten stronger while we were gone, I hope she's okay." he thought outloud.
Tenten puffed her cheeks out, "Pfft, we were barely gone for a week, what difference would that make?" she said sternly. Lee shot her a look, "It can make a
difference, she's been working hard and nonstop" he retorted. Neji continued in silence, he too wondered about Kira's progress. When she had told Tenten off
that day, Neji had noticed the sheer confidence and determination she carried. He had almost believed her that she could do it. Almost, he noted.
Gai was listening to the conversation, "Tenten, if you think a week wouldn't make such a change, why not spar her when we return?" he told her. Everyone,
besides Lee, looked at him like he lost his mind, "You're serious, Gai-sensei?" cried Tenten. Neji shook his head, he was the strongest in the team, Lee and
Tenten were somewhat evenly matched, but Lee always had an advantage over her somehow, the girl would still be in trouble facing the third strongest in the
group. "Why not?" said Gai, "You never know, it could be good for the both of you." Tenten walked ahead, "Fine," she said annoyed, "But I'm not going easy
on her."
After they reported to the Hokage, Gai-sensei gave them enough time to drop off their belongings to their homes and return to the training grounds. Neji had
met Tenten while he was making his way, so both traveled together to the training grounds. Once they arrived, they were greeted by Gai and Lee, but Kira
was nowhere in sight. "Where is she? Don't tell she's lazing around?" said Tenten. Lee was crouched on the ground, "No, she was here, there's a fresh trail
here." He looked at Gai, "Where could have she gone?". Gai chuckled, "I have a slight feeling where she is," They left the training grounds and traveled some
ways in the village and came across another clearing. They made their way across the trees, till Neji heard something, water? When they came into view, there
was a small stream in the clear meadow. In the meadow was Kira, slightly out of breath and wet. She wore her usual khaki shorts and had a black fishnet tank
top, her jacket discarded beside her. Her black hair flowing freely behind her as she wiped her forehead. She noticed them at the clearing, a bright smile came
across her face, Neji felt his insides jump in excitement, which confused him. What was wrong with him?
*Kira's POV*
I had managed another water clone, with more color, but still slightly transparent. I sent a strike in the stomach as it disappeared, then stared at the puddle
out of breath. I now knew what I was doing wrong, so I was trying to fix it, which was somewhat difficult for me. I wiped the slight sweat on my brow, heard
some rustling behind me. I turned, wondering who it was, then I smiled brightly, 'They're back' I thought excitedly as Gai, Lee, Neji and Tenten came toward
me. I bowed to them, "Welcome back, did your mission go well?" Gai nodded, striking a thumbs up sign, "As always." he said before turning serious, "Why are
you training over here?" I looked at the water, "I was practicing some jutsus that I was studying which required me to be here," I said, then turned to Gai,
"But I already did my usual exercise, I still do those before practicing anything else, plus Iruka-sensei started some kunai training on me, so I was practicing
that earlier as well." I said as I gave a light tap to my newly aquired kunai pouch. Gai nodded, "Good job, you haven't been slacking off, you've been working
hard." I nodded, a smile on my face, "Thank you sensei." I replied at the praise. Lee handed me my jacket, "Here you go Kira, long time no see," he grinned. I
took my jacket and put my arms through the sleeveless holes, "Thank you Lee, same here" I said as I zipped it up.
"Alright my youthful students," said Gai, getting everyone's attention, "Kira, since you've been training for awhile, I think it's time for your first sparring match,
time to show us what you learned." My eyes widened, "Really sensei?" I said in shock. He nodded, "Yes, and your opponent will be Tenten, we will have the
match here and now". I looked at Tenten, she stared at me fiercely, challenging me with her aura. I smiled, full of determination, "I accept." said confidently.