Chapter 7: Loud Mouths all Around
Yuri had made a quick stop at home, she needed to take a breath. That was close to her revealing that she could absorb people's chakra. Something she didn't want to do until she talked to Jirya. And she didn't know when that was going to happen. Jirya was out of the village on a mission, so no one had been able to talk with him. After her stop at home, which was longer than she expected it to be. She began to make her way to their meeting place.
Her mind is still racing. She was close to having to tell people about her clan. Something she didn't know that much about either. She only knew as much as she did because Saskue and Shikamaru were smart. Add Hinata into the mix and they would be able to probably figure out anything. But… that didn't make her feel any better about doing this. Yuri needed guidance, while Asami sensi might be able to help her… though she didn't know how to approach her just yet.
As she walks she tastes a mature ripe taste with smaller tastes of honey and beef. Yuri begins to run and tackles Shikamaru.
"SHIKA!"
Yuri doesn't notice, but Ino does that Shikamaru's face gets red when Yuri hugs him. Knocking both of them to the ground. But Yuri doesn't mind, she knows Shikamaru is her comfort person. Naruto and Saskue are close… but she likes the taste of Shikamaru more than the others. Plus, he knew everything she knew about her clan. So she missed being around him.
"Ow… troublesome woman. It's only been a day!" Shikamaru exclaims, but he doesn't force her off.
At least… not until Kenji picks up Yuri. Getting a small yelp of surprise from Yuri. She is lifted in the air and she understands that Kenji is a strong person, and she imagines he will only get stronger with age.
"Yuri… why are you so calm with Isamu and I but when you see Shikamaru you get like this?" Kenji asks.
Yuri scrambles out of Kenji's hold. Which she knows he lets her. She isn't as strong as he is. She notices Shikamaru standing up and sees a smirk on Ino's face. One she narrows her eyes at. Choji is just in the back, eating chips as normal. But she turns back to Kenji.
"I've known Shikamaru since I came here." Yuri explains. "And he and I talked all the time in school. He would also let me hang out with him all the time."
Isamu shakes his head and flicks Yuri on the back of the head. "We are shinobi now, we have to be posed."
Yuri turns around and narrows her eyes as Isamu. "Posed? But why? That sounds so boring."
Isamu narrows his own eyes as she feels someone trying to grab her as she ducks out of the way and moves a little closer to Shikamaru. Using him as a little shield. She didn't want to be picked up, and she would rather hide behind Shikamaru.
Kenji shakes his head. "Come on. It feels like you're the odd one out here Yuri. Isamu and I know more about each other than we know about you. It seems like you might work better with Shikamaru on a team."
"I think I would switch with Yuri." Ino comments.
That gets Yuri's attention as she looks at the blonde girl. Not saying anything for a moment. Why would Ino say something like that? She knows that the Ino-Shika-Cho formation is one of the strongest formations in the village. It would be a waste to break them up when the three heirs are all the same age. Not to mention… They are in their specific teams for a reason.
"I don't think you would survive on my squad. Your team is a capture and get information type squad. My team is a wild card. We can't have two people who are none front line combat honestly. You have Shikamaru and Choji to protect you should conflict arise. Kenji and I are the combat team. Team 7 should they pass will be the main battlefront team as Saskue and Naruto are good fighters. Sakura isn't but she is good at thinking actions through. As of right now Shikamaru is your brains and a decent fighter because of how he thinks. Choji is the muscle and where would that leave you?" Yuri stares at Ino.
This makes Ino go red in the face. "I'm the boss of this team! They should be listening to me!"
"No, they shouldn't," Yuri begins. "Thinking you are the boss will eventually get your team killed. Thinking you are better will get them injured and I don't want one of my best friends getting hurt."
Shikamaru steps between Ino and Yuri. Looking ahead and not at either one of the girls. "Enough Yuri." Ino lets out a snort of some kind but Shikamaru snaps his attention to Ino. "You too Ino."
But Yuri tasted grapefruit and something new. She looks around and sees Asaim Sensi walking with a man. She tilts her head and looks at Shikamaru. She notices that it looks like Ino was about to say something back to Yuri. She shrugs and turns back towards the sensi's. Clearly their sensi's were friends, and while Yuri didn't mind it… she found it off putting they were going to be celebrating together.
"Ah, good, all six of you are here." Asami Sesni begins. "My team, this is Asuma Sarutobi, team 10's sensi. And Team 10 I am Asami Izumi."
Yuri shares a look with Kenji and Isamu. Knowing that their sensi were… cold to them. Almost calculated with them. Asami Sensi planned their test to a tee and it was to mess with them so much that they had to work together. No one could have done that test alone. But Yuri looks at Asuma Sensi. She tugs on the hem of Shikamaru's shirt and looks over to him.
"What?" Shikamaru furrows his brows.
That's all Yuri needs to know. Shikamaru is still annoyed at her for how she talked to Ino. Did she care? A little. She knows Ino is his teammate… but Ino is also just overly annoying. Once Ino grows up? Maybe Yuri will like her and Sakura. Until then? Nope.
"Your sensi has a strange taste." Yuri whispers as they follow everyone in.
Shikamaru shakes his head. "I can't help you here, Yuri."
She nods and lets go of Shikamaru, falling in step with Ino. She doesn't say anything to Ino and luckily Ino doesn't say anything to her. Yuri crosses her arms and looks at Asuma Sensi. She doesn't know what it is… and it bothers her. She would need to ask Saskue or Hinata about it. How would she describe the taste? Mushy? That seems right. But she can't be too sure about it. Not to mention she is sad Shikamaru seems a little more annoyed with her than usual. Frowning to herself, Yuri shakes her head. She needs to focus and figure out the taste of Asuma Sensi.
Sadly the silence between her and Ino doesn't last long.
"You have some real nerve." Ino whispers to her.
"Me? I know my place on my team a little better than you do. Maybe once you figure it out and stop being so obsessed with Saskue, I can have a civil conversation with you." Yuri glances over to Ino.
This seems to be the end of the conversation. Ino clenches her fist. Which makes Yuri go back to her thoughts. But they seem to be distracted by Ino. Which she isn't too thrilled about. Seeing as Ino seemed to always be mad at Yuri for just being friends with Saskue. No way should she keep giving it some thought.
But Ino's fists are released. "Are you jealous I'm on a team with Shikamaru?"
The question catches Yuri off guard. She pauses in her step and looks at Ino. Should she be? Of course. Yuri wanted to be on a team with her friends. They had become a small family for her. Being away from them bothered her a lot. Logically it makes sense for them to be separated though. Everything was going to be how it was. But she knows they will all flourish in their teams. Doesn't mean Yuri likes it. They have many clan children, plus her thrown into the mix. People don't know about her.
Yuri only stares at Ino for a moment. But she finally has something to say.
"Why would I be? I am of course since Shikamaru is one of my best friends. But I would have loved to have Shikamaru and Saskue on my team. Even Hinata. But no. I understand you, Choji and Shikamaru needed to be on the same team. It makes sense. Lots of things are logical in the teams. Shikamaru, Saskue and I would be powerful ya, but it would create an imbalance like Iruka Sensi explained. Each team was put together for a reason."
This creates another pause between the two girls. Ino can only stare at Yuri and Yuri can only stare at Ino. Neither of them move, Yuri doesn't even know if the rest of the group waited for them or are even sitting down yet. While Yuri would love for Ino to understand where she is coming from, Yuri doubts she will.
"You know, I am going to get stronger than you." Ino smiles and begins walking.
This makes Yuri blink. What's with the sudden changes in topics? But Yuri doesn't back down to Ino and Sakura wanting things. No. She would make them work for it.
"Keep dreaming. I will buy you a meal if you ever beat me." Yuri catches up to Ino. "Actually, let's make a bet about it. I make jonin first, you need to buy me a meal. You make to jonin first? I'll buy you a meal."
Ino scoffs. "A single meal? Seems pretty lame. How about making it more interesting?"
"How?" Yuri tilts her head and notices Shikamaru looking at the girls.
So they did pause. Seeing Asuma looking between the girls and letting out a sigh. Shikamaru doesn't look amused by the girls talking to each other. Though… Yuri doesn't care that much. She was going to give Ino a run for her money, and no way in hell was she going to let Ino beat her.
"We do it by sparring match. Every two months we spar and I win… you have to listen to me for the whole month." Ino puts her hands on her hips. "And I have a right to change my mind right?"
"After our first spar, sure. I win? You have to follow a training routine I make up for the next two months." Yuri smiles and holds out her hand.
Ino takes it and Yuri is overwhelmed by salt. She has to hold her expression as they shake and Yuri walks away. Knowing she was close to taking Ino's chakra, only Shikamaru knew how bad this could have been. Shikamaru gives her a worried look as she sits between Kenji and Shikamaru. Yuri shakes her head and Shikamaru looks down at the table. She notices Ino sitting between Isamu and Choji. But Isamu seems a little tense. She elbows Kenji and nods her head towards Isamu.
But Kenji only looks back at her confused. Yuri sighs and shakes her head. What is up with Kenji? He seems to be dense. She leans over to him.
"Look at Isamu. He seems to have a crush." Yuri looks at Kenji.
He seems to kind of understand. "Isn't this the same dumb thing all the girls did with Saskue?" Kenji asks. Causing Yuri to shake her head.
"He's less annoying than the girls." Yuri comments.
She and Ino make eye contact and Yuri smirks. She would beat Ino constantly. She needed to. But her attention is turned to Asuma. He is holding a cup up.
"Alright, a toast to our new little genin. Team 10, you killed it in your test. Team 9, I'm impressed you got through Asami's test. Only one other group managed." Asuma states.
Yuri looks at Shikamaru, but he only shrugs. She would need to find that out. One team ever passed? That might say a lot about Asami Sensi and her style of teaching. She looks at Kenji and Isamu who also look as confused as she is. Even the look on Ino's face tells Yuri she is also confused by this.
Asami raises her glass. "To the genin. Tomorrow though, we do some hard work!"
They all cheer. Asuma orders some food and Asami orders some as well. As they begin eating, as Kenji and Asuma put food on the grill, Choji takes it just as fast. Yuri looks at him and tilts her head. She looks at Shikamaru who spends time with Choji, who looks annoyed. Yuri doesn't know what to do in this situation. And she wants to eat though. But every time something looks ready to eat… Choji takes it.
"Choji… slow down. Let everyone else get some." Shikamaru sighs, but lowers his voice. "He does this all the time."
"Maybe you just need to stop being lazy." Yuri mumbles.
"What?! No way! I can't let all this meat go to waste!" Choji grabs some more food.
Even before Yuri is able to grab anything. She freezes and looks at Choji, now eating something that Ino was also going to eat. She and Isamu lock eyes and Yuri can see how upset Isamu is about the whole thing as well. They all want to eat and Choji isn't allowing it.
Which makes her frown. She likes food… but she can't get anything. But… It does give her an idea. So she places some meat closer to Shikamaru and herself. So close that they would be able to get to it before Choji does.
"So we can eat as well." She whispers.
Yuri notices that Isamu did the same thing with Ino, keeping the meat out of reach of Choji. She smiles to herself as Shikamaru nods. He sits back and sets his chopsticks down. Making Yuri cook the food, and was she going to get him back for it? Yes, yes she was.
"Choji, stop that. Or else you'll get fa-" Asuma begins.
Shikamaru moves quicker than she had ever seen Shikamaru move. He covers Asuma's mouth as Shikamaru whispers something to Asuma. Everyone blinks at the sudden movement from Shikamaru. Yuri notices Asami Sensi with an amused smile on her face.
"What was that?" Yuri looks at Choji and sees him actually upset.
"Asuma was saying how fabulous you are and to order as much meat as you want." Shikamaru quickly covers.
"Really?! Alright! Two more orders of meat!" Choji raises a hand up and begins to eat some more.
Yuri looks at Ino and sees that she also was holding her breath. But one look at Asuma and can tell he isn't thrilled about this arrangement. Shikamaru comes back and sits down next to Yuri. Asami Sensi laughs and begins to tease Asuma Sensi about the situation. Though, Yuri doesn't pay attention to it.
"What was that about?" Yuri whispers to Shikamaru.
"There is one word forbidden around Choji. I had to stop Asuma from saying it. I learned the hard way when we were kids." Shikamaru grabs some meat before it burns and puts it on Yuri's plate.
"I see…so you stopped Asuma Sensi before things started?" Yuri looks at Shikamaru.
He doesn't even look at her as he puts some meat on his own plate. But a small nod tells her he is trying to prevent anything from happening. Feeling the conversation done, Yuri turns to Kenji and leans over to him.
"What do you think it means that only one other team has passed before us?" Yuri tilts her head.
"It means," Asuma Sensi cuts in, "She had a team before you guys. They all made Chunin a year or so ago. Other teams didn't have team work so they failed or couldn't find each other. She loves her hide and seek test."
Yuri and Kenji look at each other then back at Asuma Sensi.
"And what about you?" Kenji asks. "How many teams have you passed?"
Asuma sits back and thinks about it for a moment. "Well… a handful. Understand, there are only so many Jonin teachers in the village. There are at least 4 or 5 currently teaching genin. Myself, Asami, Guy, Kurenai, a Hyūga who got a mixed team last year and a few others who still have genin. We are still waiting for Kakashi to pass or fail his team."
Yuri nodded her head as she pressed her lips together. "How many Jonin teachers are there? That willingly take on genin teams?"
"About 10 of us all together. That's why there are normally ten teams. Some years we have more. This year we had to get a few extra jonin since we heard there were a lot of talented students this year that could pass." Asuma takes a bite of his food. "Asami and I have been in the mix for a while. Kurenai is a new jonin and they thought a team of genin would help her."
Yuri and Kenji share a look when Kenji speaks up. "Asami sensi doesn't seem like the teacher type…"
"Oh, she isn't." Asuma laughs. "But she is a good teacher. Learn as much as you can from her."
Yuri and Kenji nod. Asuma leans back and ends the conversation. Leaving Yuri to only eat as she listens to team ten bickering. Well…. Ino and Choji bickering. Shikamaru stayed out of it or commented on how much of a drag it was.
Naruto and Jirya's Home:
Yuri stands on the doorstep. While she was walking home after some training, Jirya was back. She needed to speak to him. They just spent the afternoon chasing a cat around the village. And spent the morning training with Asami Sensi. Which… was hard. She wanted to spar. And Asmai Sensi made it near impossible. Saying they all needed to get stronger. What did they do? They ran laps… not just normal laps though. Asami sensi was throwing objects at them and got bored with that. So she created obstacles for the trio to get around.
She shakes her head. Training was hard… but fun.
She had tasted Jirya in the house, luckily she couldn't taste Naruto. Knocking on the door, Jirya opens the door a moment later.
"Ahh, Yuri. Glad to see you. I heard you passed your test. And thankfully Naruto also passed. I haven't heard about their team passing. Did you?" Jiyra moves aside to allow Yuri to walk into the house.
"I did! My team though is rather strange." Yuri says as she walks into the house and takes off her shoes. "Asami sensi mentioned that four teams passed. Her's, Asuma Sensi, Kurenai Sensi and Kakashi Sensi?"
"All teams are. Let me make you some tea. I feel like you have something on your mind." Jirya walks through the house and Yuri follows. "Ahh… I think I heard about Kakashi finally passing a team, Naruto seemed upset about his sensi being late yesterday and the day before. I guess he is on Kakashis team then."
She sits down at the table and lets out a long sigh. "There is. Jirya… you traveled a lot right?"
She figured this was the best way to move into talking about this with Jirya. She wanted to know some more information about her family. And she heard from Naruto that Jirya had traveled a lot. He was even beginning to teach Naruto more about sealing and how it works. Which made her happy Naruto was learning. Jirya was also trying to teach Naruto more basic things he should have learned in the academy that seemed to have slipped Narutos mind so easily.
"I have." Jirya comes and sits down with the young girl. "Is there somewhere you would like to know about specifically?"
"My village I came from. We were not a ninja village and we stayed in the land of fire. Never taking missions. I… I wanted to know if you had ever been there." Yuri looks down at the table and waits.
There is a pause. She doesn't dare look up. She now worries she put too much hope in Jirya knowing anything about her family. Something that she probably shouldn't do as it might just bring her great pain and she would be at the same spot she was before. Nothing was going to work out, though she had to try still.
"The Chibana Clan. Not well known nor well documented. I spent a little time there before this generation was born after the Third Great Shinobi War. I wasn't allowed to write anything down and was sworn to never speak about it. Until the elder came out and said one day I would. But the information they could give me was limited." Jirya pauses as Yuri looks back to him.
"I… A village elder?" Yuri looks up and tilts her head.
They didn't have that title in the village. They only had the chief and everyone else.
"Right. They were called Cheifs for you." Jirya smiles.
He must not know. Yuri was in line to be the Cheif of her family. And that was something she looked forward to. But now… she is the Cheif, and it's the chief of herself since she didn't know if her own family was alive.
"You might have spoken to my grandmother… or mother. I think my mother took over after the war… but the Chibana didn't partake in the wars." Yuri clenches her fist together.
"I see. What do you know about your clan little one?" Jirya learns on the table.
Yuri pauses. But she remembers Shikamaru and Saskue had mentioned Jirya might know something. And they would trust Jirya to not tell anyone. She needed some information and Jirya might be able to get the information. While the Land of Fire is large, there are some small families that didn't join the village. Her own family being one of them.
"I don't know much. Just that I was to be the next clan head and what I have in scrolls. And I don't understand my families justu…" She trails off… not knowing much and being able to fit it all in a sentence is heartbreaking.
"What's happening? They were very… tight lipped about what they could do. I managed to get some information."
With a slow nod Yuri begins speaking. "With good reason. I know I have developed my families justu. I can taste people's chakra, well… only Jonin and high level chunin currently. But not only that… and this is the part they wanted to keep hidden. I can absorb Chakra and use that persons justus. Even blood specific."
There is a moment of silence. Yuri begins to worry that Jirya is going to be upset about her abilities and could attack her. She doesn't know how this is going to go. Even Hinata and Saskue were freaked out about the fact Yuri was able to do these things. She wouldn't be surprised if one of the legendary Sanin were wary of her.
"Who's chakra have you absorbed? And who else knows about this?" Jirya's expression becomes grave. And she worries she messed up.
"Shikamaru, Saskue and Hinata know. My team only knows about the tasting chakra, and I have Shikamaru, Saskue, Hinata and Naruto's chakra." Yuri speaks quickly and wants to get it out of the way.
Another moment of silence as Jirya thinks about what has just been said to him. Yuri only waits. And she waits. Jirya's face doesn't change though as he thinks about the information. She shouldn't have told him about Hinata's chakra. She knows how that family is with their family justus… and Yuri has it. Someone who shouldn't have the Byakugan has it.
"Show me."
Yuri nods and activates the Byakugan. But she can still only hold it for a few seconds. She looks at Jirya after it deactivates. Jirya looks surprised but gets up and tends to the tea. Following another great pause in the space. One Yuri isn't liked. She looks at the table and doesn't say anything. Yuri is only worried about how Jirya is going to handle this. She presses her lips together as she waits.
Finally Jirya turns back to Yuri.
"I see. And only those three know everything?" Yuri nods her head as Jirya hands her a cup. "And yes. Your family wanted to make sure people didn't know about this. It was something they never wanted to get out. When I was there I was told a few things. Yes, you can copy peoples justu, and learn them if that person teaches you it. Especially kekei genki abilities. I'm guessing Hinata has taught you some things since you can use the Byakugan. Your taste of chakras is also unique and they didn't touch much on it. Just that families have similar tastes. Since I know you are around the Nara's, I am guessing you figured that out. As your powers develop it's going to get worse for a while, and if you absorb someone's chakra who goes against the flow you have… it will harm you. But that is all I know."
Yuri looks up to Jirya and wraps her hands around the cup.
"That's it?"
Jirya nods. "Sadly yes. Though the Cheif mentioned that they had something that hid all their information… maybe since you are a genin… you could go there. I don't think anyone else would be able to do it but you."
"Really? Maybe in the future." Yuri's eyes light up.
She could go to her home and maybe find out about her clan. It would mean so much to her! And it would help her out even more in the long run. She didn't have anyone to teach her how to use these powers and her mother was supposed to teach her when she got older.
Cotton candy comes into Yuris mouth. She looks around. "Naruto is coming. He doesn't know about any of this though…"
"Got it. We will end it here. I'll see what I can dig up about the village." Jirya winks as Naruto come barelling in.
He has gotten quicker with age and she blinks as he comes in. Sharing a look with Jirya. She needs this after everything she and Jirya just talked about. She didn't want or need Naruto to know about this yet.
"Stupid sensi! Why the hell do I have to be on the dumb Saskue's team! Oh and I'm finding out Sakura is so useless! Believe it!" Naruto yells as he pauses in the kitchen. "Yuri… you're here."
She offers him a smile. "I heard you passed and wanted to come by and see you."
It isn't a lie. After lunch she and Kenji heard that Kakashi's team had passed. Which made her happy. That and the fact they saw Sakura and she talked with Kenji for a moment. She was glad Kenji had someone else to talk to though. But she wanted to find Naruto and tell him good job. And she wanted to know what his team had to do.
"Oh ya! Kakashi Sensi's test wasn't that hard! Believe it. We passed with flying colors! And we had our first mission. It was all about pulling some lady's weeds. It was so boring!" Naruto basically yells.
Yuri nods a little, that made sense. They were doing D Ranked missions at the moment. Meaning they were easy and getting them used to the life of a ninja. Though… Asami sensi seemed to have other plans.
Jirya hands Naruto a cup of tea. "Drink up Naruto."
Naruto only looks at the tea and frowns. "I don't wanna drink this! I want some Ramen!"
With a small pause, Jirya smiles. He is the only adult that seemed to be able to control Naruto and outwit him most of the time. Something even Iruka Sensi wasn't able to do. And Jirya was teaching him basic skills he should have known before he graduated.
"Oh no you don't. I cooked today and you, me and if Yuri wishes, are going to have a nice meal today! And don't try leaving." Jirya smiles as he and Naruto stare at each other.
"I'll leave if I want!" Naruto gets up and tries to jump out the window. But he bounced back. "Ow! What the hell pervy sage!"
Jirya turns back to cooking. "Oh… I forgot to mention… until you can use the seal I taught you a month ago to get out of the house? You won't be able to leave for the whole night."
Yuri presses her lips together and tries to keep her face even. She loves eating with Jirya and Naruto. As they do act like family, which makes things funny. Especially when Naruto is acting like a brat. She doesn't tell Jirya things Naruto does… but he seems to know. Hence he places seals on the house and he thinks ahead and places them on Naruto constantly. He never realizes it, but she can taste Jirya's toad chakra on Naruto a lot. Meaning, seals.
While Naruto can figure it out, he learns quicker when it is done to him. Which amuses Yuri when she is here. Along with Shikamaru when he tags along. When she tells Saskue about it, it even gets a laugh out of him.
"Pervy Sage! I want to go out! Come on! I'm a working man now!" Naruto whines.
"No Naruto. We are going to have a nice meal. I just got back and we are going to hang out!" Jirya puts on an apron and goes to the kitchen.
Jirya and Naruto stare at each other once again. Seeming to forget that Yuri is there, but she doesn't mind. She likes watching them argue. Naruto doesn't just roll over and give up like Shikamaru or Saskue do with their parents. Naruto argues back.
Naruto looks at Yuri. "And you were just here?"
"Ya. I like hanging out with Jirya. And I haven't seen you since we got our squads." Yuri shrugs.
"Since you hang out with Shikamaru the whole time. What's going on there? Hm?" Naruto gets up and raises an eyebrow at Yuri.
Jirya pokes his head out. "Oh? Do we have a cute little relationship between Yuri and Shikamaru?"
She looks between Jirya and Naruto. Of course she brings Shikamaru over here and drags Naruto to Shikamaru's, but she liked her friends hanging out. Especially because Naruto and Shikamaru are so different from each other. It just makes their whole friendship that much more fun in her mind.
"It's nothing. Shika is one of my best friends. Unlike Naruto who's too dense to see, someone has a crush on him." Yuri retorts.
This gets a pure look of confusion from Naruto and an amused grin from Jirya. She won't ever say Hinata's name, oh no. But she feels bad for Hinata, and feels Saskue is right. Naruto is an idiot and she shouldn't be wasting her time on him.
Which seemed to have gotten through only recently. Yuri and Saskue were encouraging her to still be friends with Naruto but she should look at other people. No use for her to wait around for him.
"Oh? And who is the unforunante girl who likes Naruto?" Jirya asks.
"I can tell you Naruto it's not Sakura. She's so obsessed with Saskue. No, I'll give you a hint since you look so confused. Who is the shyest girl in our class?" Yuri smirks.
Naruto crosses his arms and thinks for a moment. That's when Yuri realizes… Naruto was so focused on Sakura he didn't pay any attention to any other girl in class. She is happy that she's encouraging Hinata to look at other people. Make sure she does want Naruto. Though… if Hinata knows, she knows. Doesn't mean she should wait for Naruto though.
"What?! No way is it Hinata! I thought she liked Saskue too!" Naruto finally exclaims.
Yuri shakes her head. "Oh no. She has a thing for you, you dimwit."
Jirya steps in. "Alright children. Calm down. Naruto," Jirya puts a hand on Naruto's head. "I want you to listen to me carefully. Really pay attention to Hinata and see how she acts around you. And I want you to really think about why you like this Sakura girl. What do you know about her and how does she treat you?"
Naruto huffs and crosses his arms. "Fine."
"I doubt he will. Sakura treats him like crap. She shoves him aside when she sees Saskue." Yuri chimes in.
"She does not! She's been nicer!" Naruto yells at Yuri.
"Doubt it! She is still in love with Saskue! Which is dumb." Yuri sticks her tounge out at Naruto.
"Enough." Jirya wacks both of them. "Naruto, you don't need to have a crush on someone that doesn't like you. You cannot force someone to like you. But you can build something with Hinata."
"I get it pervy sage… and Hinata and I are kind of friends." Naruto comments.
Yuri laughs and she shakes her head. She doesn't say anything as she doesn't want Jirya to bestow his knowledge to him.
"What about Yuri? Hm? I think some people have a crush on her!" Naruto smirks.
"Oh that is something different. Again, unless she likes someone we can't force her. I've learned in my time that girls like being chased, not the ones chasing. So Yuri, take your time and pick whoever you want that is chasing you. If he isn't chasing you? He's not worth it. Especially if he is chasing other people."
"What THE HELL PERVY SAGE?! SHE GETS OFF EASY BUT YOU GIVE ME A LECTURE?" Naruto yells.
This causes a laugh from Jirya. "Boy when you get older, you'll understand, women hold a lot more power in a relationship than we do."
Notes: Hello again! Sorry it's taken me a moment to post again! I hope you enjoy this chapter! If you like it let me know by following this story or leaving a review. I want to try posting on a regular base, but I am busy and I want to make sure I am far enough ahead that Iwon't catch up to myself.
