After the Third Shinobi World War, comes rebuilding. Homes must be restructured, orphans and the like relocated. People must be mourned, war heroes honored. And of course, the ninja population must increase as well.
Hiruzen Sarutobi feels the weight of every orphan fund he approves like the force of a punch, every application into the Academy weigh down on him like a pound of bricks. But he signs and stamps them for the betterment of Konoha. For the future. For their future.
The Academy receives an amount of applicants never before seen in its history. Classes are jam packed, and teachers are stretched thin to fit all potential students into classrooms. Between the many applicants, the crisp image of one particular girl grabs at Hiruzen's attention.
Her face is hardened, pitch black eyes set upon a pale face. "Jun Hiromi", age 5, her label reads. Yet in her, Hiruzen only sees a tired warrior and the potential of the Uchiha clan. The notes from her chunin testers were oddly peculiar, describing her as a prodigy with extreme skill in genjutsu.
Hiruzen tucks the name away into the recess of his mind, a small thing to make note of. He thinks nothing much of it until the first reports from the Academy instructors come in.
Her scores are flawless. A prodigy, but an orphan. Usable, but expendable. She is perfect for Konoha. And that is what sets off his warning bells.
Hiruzen has his secretary dig up what he can on Jun Hiromi. But it clears up very little. Everything about her is strange. From her missing birthdate, unknown place of origin, to her lack of known family members. She is someone Danzo would absolutely love to take into Root, if he hasn't already done so. So Hiruzen keeps a steady eye on her.
Her only interactions is with another orphan boy. Yasuhiro Hyuuga. Yet somehow, that is enough to prove her free of Root's taint. Hiruzen has seen the results of Danzo's teachings. Blank, maskless. Efficient and ruthless, perfect soldiers.
Jun Hiromi may be a perfect soldier with enough work, but she is certainly not blank and maskless.
(At least, not that he knows.)
Hiruzen sends her files to the ANBU Commander for future consideration. He does not know if she has the will of fire. But her dedication to the Hyuuga boy will assure that she serves Konoha well.
(Foolish. Danzo has succeeded once more.)
A/N Short drabble I've kept in my folders for a while. I haven't updated in so long I thought I'd put it out there while you guys have to wait. I'm working on the next chapter though, don't worry! I just... have 0... motivation...
The title to this is pretty much me being uncreative again. [Libertatum] and [Licentia] both mean liberty in latin. So,, it's good enough.
Also my beta died? Come backkkkk I miss you ;_;