Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, only the Gushikans.
Chapter 15~ Ninja
"I'm at the end of my rope Naruto, you failed the graduation test last time and the time before that. Tomorrow, you've got another chance, and you're messing up again." Iruka said tensely as he stood over Naruto.
Naruto only humphed at him and turned his nose up making me snicker at my desk before yelling in protest as Iruka shouted that we all have to review the transformation jutsu.
After a series of groans and dirty looks at Naruto, I may have also gave him a look, we all lined up. I was standing in front of Naruto in the line.
I watched silently as Sakura went and listened to Naruto as he ranted quietly about how unfair Iruka is and how everyone is dramatic and blaming him.
I grinned as I looked at him. "It was your fault but I'll forgive you for now."
He gave me dull look as I walked up to the front for my turn.
I gulped as I did the hand symbol and concentrated as hard as I could. It took me a few seconds longer than everyone else because the chakra needed more attention to being pushed through my veins. But, I managed to transform into Iruka. He glanced at me for a moment before giving me the go ahead and I instantly released it. I yawned tiredly and began to walk off to the side as Naruto went...
He transformed into a naked women. The blood rushed to my face and I settled on giving him a disappointed look. As Iruka yelled at him. Before he could do anything else stupid I grabbed him by the forearm and pulled him to the side.
"Naruto what's wrong with you?" I sighed. He gave me a frown and tore his arm out of my hand.
"What do you mean by that?!" He yelled in a classic overreaction but it gathered the attention of a lot of the students and even Iruka.
My face turned pink again as I continued.
"You could be such a skilled ninja if you actually put as much effort into it as you did your sexy jutsu when you made it!" I raised my voice and crossed my arms.
He turned red and he looked angry.
"Do you think I'm not trying? I work hard too! Sorry I don't have a dad to beat me with training everyday!"
I clenched my first and scrunched my nose in anger.
"Maybe if you actually trained instead of playing everyday then you wouldn't have to be jealous!" I yelled but immediately slapped a hand over my mouth.
We stared at each other for a few seconds before Naruto raised his fist like he wanted to punch me but instead yelled. "Takara you're so stupid!" He ran out of the classroom. I stared at the door for a moment before glancing at Iruka who shrugged so I ran after him.
I found Naruto sitting on top of a building staring at the stone faces.
I walked over and sat next to him.
"I'm sorry, I just got heated and I didn't mean anything." I said not looking at him.
He hummed and muttered an "I forgive you."
"You realize they are going to make you clean all that up right?"
He groaned and nodded. "Will you help me?"
"I have to pick up Usagi, I don't think it will be safe up there for him." I also really didn't want to help, too much work.
"I understand, why didn't you help me paint them though?"
I did an airy laugh.
"Naruto my dad would kill me if he found out I defiled and dishonored our family. Then he'd kill you because he'd know I wouldn't do it without peer pressure. Do you want to die?"
Naruto smiled a little, "Yeah I guess your right."
"Friends?" I ask holding out my fist.
"You crazy? We'll never stop being friend!" He fist bumped me.
After dad found out I got into a fight with Naruto and it was my fault of all things he made me go into a push up position while he sat on my back until I collapsed. Fun fun.
He's got a thing about not fighting with comrades. I've heard some scary stories from his subordinates about when they get into fights.
"We will now start the final exam. When your name is called proceed to the testing room. The final test will be the clone jutsu."
Oh no oh no oh no oh no oh no!
I glance at Naruto, he was freaking out. That's his worst jutsu and it took so much of my chakra. All I can hope is that I only have to make one clone...
"Ok Takara, you need to create at least three."
Pardon my language but frick frack!
I felt the blood drain from my face.
If I'm awake at the end it will be a miracle!
I gulped and did the symbol. After a moment my three clones appeared and I was dizzily stumbling around like I was drunk.
Iruka gave me a concerned look but handed me my head band which I tied around my left arm. "Take care of yourself Takara, don't hurt yourself out there."
I nodded numbly and walked out the door into the crowd of parents. Surprisingly my dad and brother were there. They congratulated me and we went home where I took a quick nap and ate a lot to get back to a normal level of chakra.
"Takara, we need to talk." I looked up at dad, he was carrying a small box.
He sat across from me and looked stern as he opened the box to reveal paper bombs, well kinda, they look odd.
"We need to talk about the Gushikan code."
Oh
"As you know, all Gushikans so far except four have died by the code. That includes my parents and grandfather. Those who didn't die were your mom, my grandmother, the founder of our clan and his wife." I nodded silently as I watched him gently take off his vest to reveal bandages wrapped around his lower chest.
"The Gushikan code was created so that we cannot die in vain. So that we will always complete our mission." I felt numb as he unwrapped his bandages to show he had a bomb on him but it was a long on and wrapped around his entire chest and back.
"The code will destroy anything in a ten foot radius. That's how much power is in it. Obviously activating it is suicide. It is only to be used when you know you are about to die and its your last chance to kill your enemy/target. It cannot be activated by being sliced or damaged. It will only be activated when you set one hand on the center of it on your chest and one hand on the center of it on your back. Then you must push your chakra into it in a pulsing manor three times. That way it cannot be accidentally activated. It is really a precaution."
I gulped and bowed, "I accept the Gushikan code."
He showed me how to wrapped it around the outside of my clothes and how to wrap bandages around it so that people won't freak out.
"One last thing."
I look at him.
"Now that you are a ninja you must take the Gushikan Oath." My heart dropped.
He led me into our garden where a stone stood. It was tall and silver in color. On it is where every single Gushikan has carved their name. My fathers name is high up. Being married into the family, despite legally being a Gushikan meant you weren't a blood born so you couldn't be on the stone so mamas name wasn't there.
"Carve your name where you like. After taking the oath."
I nodded sullenly. This is where I sell my soul to our family and have to follow the same strict rules as dad.
"Repeat our oath please."
I closed my eyes and began.
"I, Takara Gushikan will protect the people and give my life to the way of the ninja. I will serve the Hokage in the shadows and will never desert Konoha. I will fight for those who cannot, I will breath for those who have lost their breath, I will protect those who are weak, I will run for those who can walk no longer. I will be proud to be a Gushikan and even in my death I will not forget the kindness of others."
I sighed and prepared myself.
"I Takara Gushikan, the first daughter of Tenchi Gushikan will never disobey the clans laws and will not do our clan shame."
Dad poked me with a piece of paper which I took from him confused. More of the oath? But I thought I memorized it all.
"Should I become the next head of the family I will protect the clan with my life and will change the laws should they become irrelevant in this day and age."
I look up at dad shocked and a grin split across my face. And I uttered the final words.
"Therefore as the newest ninja of the Gushikan family I will stay strong."
As soon as I was finished I hugged dad. "In the rules it said I can change the oath for the next generation if I felt it sounded old and need to be more relevant. I feel like I changed it fine."
"So that means when I'm head I can change the laws if-"
He set a hand on my head. "Well don't destroy our clan. You can change them if they are ridiculous, sexiest, racist, or non important in this modern age."
I nodded enthusiastically. He smiled gently and motioned to the rock. After a few moments I carved my name in. "Congratulations, you are truly a Gushikan ninja now! But," I looked to him. "I don't want you to ever use the Gushikan code. I know I gave it to you but it was in our laws so I had to. When you become head I want your first thing to do is remove this rule, so that even if we lose we can come home. I would rather you come home a loser and a shamed than a pile of ash."
I nodded at him. "Truthfully my parents and grandfather might still be around if this stupid code didn't exist." He looked me in the eye. "As your father I command that you always come home." I smiled and nodded.
"Yes sir!"
Later that night I was happily making tomorrow's lunch when there was a loud knock at the door. I paused and grabbed Balance before opening the door to reveal Naruto. I hadn't seen him at all since I was sent in to be tested before him. He was beaming and was bouncing as he grabbed my arm and started to pull me out of the house. "Come on come on I have to show you something!" He chanted. I laughed as I closed the door and he pulled me through the woods.
"Where are we going Naruto?" He stopped and looked around. "Right here is fine. Look at what I have Takara!"
He pulled out a rather large scroll. The smile on my face slowly disappears as I pick it up and stare at it.
"Naruto where did you get this?"
He laughed and crossed his arms.
"In the main building in a weird room. It's full of cool jutsu but I've only learned one. I wanted to see if you could learn one too!"
I gulped as I opened it and read it over before going stiff.
"Takara? What's wrong?"
"Naruto..." I looked at him and rolled the scroll up.
"We have to go give the scroll back."
"Why?" He whined
"Naruto! Takara!" Iruka landed next to us.
"Oh Iruka sensei! Wait until I show you this amazing jutsu I learned! Then you'll let me graduate and everything will be ok! That's because anyone who learns something from this scroll graduates right?!" He said while enthusiastically waving his arms.
"Huh? Where'd you get that idea?" He looked at me but I was too shocked at the fact that he hadn't graduated to really take in everything.
"Wait what Naruto you didn't graduate? How are we supposed to be cool ninjas together then?" My shoulders slumped.
"No Takara it's fine, I'll graduate. Mizuki-sensei told me about this. Believe it!"
I paled as my conscience screamed, 'The one day we were out of commission and Naruto steals a sacred scroll!'
Blood lust
I glanced to the side and saw the glint of kunai.
"Look out!" Iruka yelled as he pushed Naruto and I by the shoulders but I grabbed him by the arm and pulled him with me with all my weight(which is actually a lot since I have on weights.) so the two of flung to the ground. The kunai landed harmlessly.
"I see you found our little hideaway."
Iruka stood up and dragged me to my feet.
"So that's how it is huh? I should had figured."
"You were just using Naruto for your own selfish gain! I won't forgive you!" I yelled as I cracked my knuckles.
He glanced at me unimpressed, "Oh the stupid Gushikan girl is here. I never liked you."
"The feeling is mutual you pansy ass!" I yell and he glared at me.
"Naruto give me the scroll!" Mizuki yelled.
Naruto just looked so baffled. "What?!"
"Naruto don't give him the scroll! It contains sacred jutsu that could destroy the village." Iruka yelled.
"Naruto." He looked at me. He was so confused.
"Naruto Iruka is trying to trick you, all he does is lie after all."
"No Mizuki!" Iruka shouted and turned to look at us.
"Every adult you have ever trusted has lied to you since a decree 12 years ago. Maybe even some kids." He glances at me, he is loving being in control.
"What decree?" Naruto asked, he look worried and he glanced at me. "Takara do you know?"
I shook my head, "No I don't, I swear!"
Mizuki smirked, "I doubt that, I'm sure her father gave in."
Naruto looked back to Mizuki. "What is the decree!"
Iruka shouts NO in the background.
"The decree says that no one can tell you that the nine-tailed fox is inside of you. The fox spirit that destroyed our village and killed so many people like Irukas parents has taken over your body. You are the nine-tailed fox!"
"No stop it!" Screamed Iruka but he couldn't stop him.
"They have all lied to you, don't you think it's weird how everyone hates you and acts like they want you dead?!"
Naruto was freaking out and a wave of chakra from him being distressed was spiraling around him.
"That's why you will never be accepted into this village. Even your beloved sensei and friend hates you! So die Naruto!"
He throws his large shirikan at him.
"Naruto get down!" Iruka screamed and I sprang forward and pulled Balance out of its sheath. Time seemed to move in slow motion as I watched Iruka throw himself on top of Naruto and the giant shurikan spin towards them. I pulled my arm back and threw Balance with all my strength at where I thought the weapon would be in half a second.
There was a clanging sound as Balance made contact with the front of the weapon and it was redirected slightly to the side.
Unfortunately just throwing a katana was not enough to push it away from Iruka. Instead of it sinking into his back it clipped his shoulder quite painfully before sinking into the ground.
I froze as I examined my work. Did I help or is this even worse than what it would had been.
Suddenly Naruto sped off, away from all of us. Iruka looked heart broken but managed to stand up and send the giant shurikan back with his good arm. I ran and stood next to him after picking balance up off the ground.
"Hmph you two are jokes. As soon as I eliminate Naruto and get the scroll, I'll be back for you." He jumped off.
"Takara, go find Naruto, get him to the Hokage. I know I can trust you to do that." Iruka gave me a gentle look and I smiled and saluted him.
"Will do sensei!" He paused and a brief look of pride emerged but he patted my head and went after Mizuki.
I turned and followed Narutos trail of broken sticks and found him hiding against a large tree.
"Naruto!" I whispered and he looked up.
"Come on we need to go! We have to get to the Hokage, he'll keep us safe."
"Did you know?... Your dad always tells you secrets." I froze and then grabbed him harshly by the shoulders.
"Listen up and listen up good. No, Naruto. The most I ever heard was your family did something bad and that's why people don't like you. Even my father never told me this secret. Now let's go!"
He shook me off. "But you didn't act surprised!"
"I was raised to never give emotions during a mission Naruto! This is just my face!" I raised my voice and motioned to myself.
Then there was a crashed behind us and we could hear Iruka-sensei and Mizuki talking. Talking about the beast Naruto is.
Naruto shrunk up and got a look of disparity on his face before Iruka finishes. Saying that Naruto is no beast and he is a hard working Konoha ninja.
Naruto has tears running down his face and I put a hand on his shoulder to comfort him.
Mizuki though seemed irritated by Irukas strong words and begins to attack. For the first time Naruto reacted faster than me and knocked Mizuki away for Iruka and I ran and stood in front of Iruka with Balance.
"If you ever lay a hand on my sensei, I'll kill you!" I stared at Narutos back as he said that.
When did Naruto... Get so cool?
"Such big words for a brat! I can destroy you with one move!"
"Try your best, I'll give it back a thousand times fold!" Naruto said menacingly.
When did Naruto grow up from the little kid I had to save all the time?!
"Show me what you got nine-tails!"
"Shadow clone jutsu!" Is this the move he wanted to show me?
There was a puff of smoke and there were... An inconsolable amount of Narutos, not just illusions, they were solid. I actually lowered my katana and just stared in wonder as his clones threatened Mizuki making him freak out. Eventually they all crowded him and fought him until he passed out. That's when he releases the jutsu and started to act bashful but I wasn't letting him get away with it. I sheathed Balance and ran over to him but not before kick Mizuki in the stomach. "Naruto that was amazing! When did you get so strong? You have so much chakra I'm super jealous!" I praised him while his head inflated.
"Oh right are you ok Iruka-sensei?" Naruto asked and I turned to Iruka.
"Oh that's right Sensei! We need to get you to a hospital!"
He smiled at us proud before asking Naruto to come over and close his eyes.
I was confused at first but then felt the pride well up in me as I watched him put his headband on Naruto.
"Congratulations you graduate! And as a surprise I'm taking you out to ramen tonight, you can come too Takara." I couldn't help but beam and congratulate Naruto while he fought the joy he had all over his face. He tackled Iruka and the two really looked like family right there.
Wait family... I feel like I'm neglecting something...
"Crap!" I yelled and the two looked over to me.
"I never told dad or Usagi I planned to leave and now I've been gone all night! I'm in so much trouble!" I yell as I run.
I never stopped running at top speed until I got to the door. I yanked it open but dad was standing behind it... Waiting for me.
He was completely silent as I felt his eyes wave across me searching for injuries.
"I'm fine, I just got caught up in a situation with Naruto."
His eyes widen and he practically has steam blowing out his ears.
"I heard all about that. I assume Mizuki has been apprehended." I nodded... He kinda was.
He stared at me angrily for a second longer before hugging me and sending me to bed.
I walk upstairs when across the hall Usa called for me. I walked in and sat on his tiny bed.
"Yes Usa?"
"Naruto-Oniisan ok?"
I nodded and pet his head. "It's all fine Usagi. Now Oneechan is going to bed. Love you!" I went to my room and passed out.
I can't believe it! I'm gone one night and dad burns or destroys all the food in the house! How does he even do that!
I grudgingly walk down the market with bags of produce and other foods. When I see a person in the distance with suspiciously spiky blond hair.
"Hey Naruto!" He turns around and waves at me. He's standing there with a little kid. He's vaguely familiar but I can't put my finger on it.
"Hey Takara, you shopping?"
I nod.
"Ya, do you want to come over for dinner tonight? I'm making stir fry."
"Ya might as well, oh Takara this is Konohamaru. He's training under me."
I smiled at the boy and reached into one of my many bags and pulled out one of the many lolly pops I had gotten for Usagi.
"Here, you're gonna need a pick me up if you're running around with Naruto all day." He hesitantly took it and then stared me down.
"Don't worry, Takara is a genuinely good person, she's a ninja like me and I guess she's not half bad."
I snorted and rolled my eyes at him.
"Naruto be a dear and hold my bags for me for a moment."
"Ugh sure." He looked confused but when he is holding only three of my eight bag he starts to sweat and looks nervous.
"What's wrong Naruto? Can't handle a little work out? Is it too heavy for you?" I hissed in a sickly sweet voice.
"What do you have in these?"
"White rice, watermelon, and brown rice." I easily took the bags from him and the two gave me odd looks.
"Are you a monster?" Konohamaru whispered. I gently smiled back.
"Yes, you can come to dinner too kid. Dinners at 6:30!" I sang as I walked away.
Dinner was pleasant as they told me about their day and then I beat Naruto over the head with a frying pan for corrupting Konohamaru and then gave Konohamaru a time out and a scolding for listening to Naruto.
I yawned as I sat up from bed and stretched a little. I glanced at my calendar and couldn't help but smile. Today is the day.
I stood in front of my full length mirror and proudly added my ninja head band to my outfit. Although I had it tied around my left arm. I also had a dark green bandana wrapped around my right arm that displayed my clans symbol. Finally I strapped on my weapon pouches and my katana.
I paused though, I was holding the Gushikan code bomb. I gulped as I wrapped it around my mid section securely and then covered it with white bandages. Finally I slipped on my navy blue sandals and pulled my curly hair into pig tails.
I'm ready.
I ate leftovers and then hugged dad good bye. He ruffled my hair. "I'm proud of you curly top." And then I kissed Usagi goodbye.
I got there early and sat down next to Kiba to chat. Eventually Naruto got there and he sat in front of me and we chatted until he got distracted.
Sakura, I have no problem with the girl. I'm sure she is very nice and will be a great ninja but she is not kindest when it comes to Naruto and that bothers me. Ino was there too, I also have no problem with her but once again. Not very nice to Naruto. Sometimes I wonder that if I had met them before Naruto if I'd be like them. That thought worries me.
I watched Naruto try to talk to Sakura but she knocks him over and then all the girls fight. I could feels my anger rising and I was prepared to start yelling at them when Naruto started to glare at Sasuke and then sat in front of him.
Then in slow motion a guy knocked Naruto over into Sasuke and they kissed.
Absolute hell broke loose as a large number of females tried to kill Naruto.
I finally jumped in and managed to pull all the girls off him and save him.
"Taka why does this world hate me he groans?"
I sigh as I pull us onto a couple of seats. Ironically I was now sitting next to Sasuke despite never pining for him like my classmates.
"I don't know, maybe someday I won't have to save you like you're a damsel."
Soon after Iruka comes in and announces that we will be in three man squads with one jonin. Everyone looked surprised but I shrugged. That's how it's always been, I never expected any different.
The list of teams went on forever before Sensei got to team seven. My conscience was screaming something along the lines of, "Oh gods it's time! I hope we are with Naruto!"
"Alright team seven, Naruto Uzumaki." Naruto sat up and briefly gave me a sideways glance.
"Sasuke Uchiha." There was a thudding sound as Naruto slammed his face into the desk. My hands were sweating and my throat was dry.
"Takara Gushikan."
"Yes!" I hollered and fist bumped Naruto.
After Iruka finished the teams Naruto yelled up a storm about why he had to be with Sasuke and Iruka had to cruelly announce the his score was the lowest and Sasuke's the highest so they balance each other out.
"Sensei." I asked raising my hand. He looked at me and nodded.
"Then where do I stand in this team."
He nodded back. "Well Takara to keep it even you were thrown in for your... Interesting scores. You excelled in book smarts and taijustu, however anything concerning chakra you fell short on so you kept the scores even."
Oh ok that makes sense then.
"Alright everyone, your new team leader will come get your team after lunch." So everyone started to file out and do their own thing. Sasuke disappeared quickly, probably to hide from his fans. Naruto on the other hand went chasing after Sakura who was obviously disappointed in her group. They went bad guys but they didn't really stand out in class is all. So I sat all by myself.
"Hey Takara-chan?" I turned surprised, Ino of all people was talking to me.
"Do you want to eat lunch with us? It looks like your team left."
I blushed, embarrassed for being called out and smiled, "Haha yeah sure."
We sat down, her, Choji, and Shikamaru that is and just chatted. It was actually kind of nice.
"Takara is that really going to be your signature look? You realize ninjas don't get to change their style often right?" I looked down at my incredibly black training clothes, a simple tank top and leggings.
"What's wrong with it? It's good for quick movement, it won't get snagged on anything, it hides blood stains, and it's great for sneaking around at night. It's perfectly efficient."
Ino frown and then patted me. "Oh dear, you haven't been around many girls have you? Don't worry Ino will fix you." I tilt my head, 'fix me?' That sounds like a threat.
Soon lunch was over and we all headed back to the class. Naruto was super late but it was fine because so was our Sensei. Slowly I began to wonder if our teacher forgot because we were the last people there.
Naruto got so fed up he did the whole eraser in the door trick. I just tried to ignore him while I did push ups.
After a while I sat up and announced I could hear foot steps so Naruto watched eagerly. I think we all did actually.
He popped his head through the door and the eraser hit him with a poof of chalk.
Naruto started to laugh hysterically and Sasuke looked disappointed. I just kept a cool stare with no reaction despite me giggling in my head.
"Hm, how to put this..." His bored voice offered. "My first impression is you're a bunch of idiots."
Ignoring that comment completely I stood up and dusted myself off.
He took us to the roof to do introductions so we sat down and looked up at him, it made me feel like a preschooler.
"All right introduce yourselves one at a time." He said tiredly.
"Like what?" I asked dully and crossed my arms.
"Things you like, things you hate, dreams for the future. Hobbies. Stuff like that."
"Why don't you go first? That way we know how to do it." Naruto asked.
Know how to do it? It's an introduction, not calculus Naruto. I thought giving Naruto a small smile.
"Me? Well I'm Kakashi Hatake. Things I like and things I hate? I don't feel like telling you. Dreams for the future, I never thought about it. Hobbies? Well I have many hobbies."
I quirked my eyebrow annoyed. This guy.
"Alright, boy in the orange, you first."
"I'm Naruto Uzumaki. Believe it. I like instant ramen in a cup and I really like the ramen Iruka-Sensei got me at the Ichiraku noodle shop. But I hate the time it takes before you can eat the ramen. My hobby is eating different types of ramen and comparing 'em. My future dream is to be the greatest Hokage so that the whole village will stop disrespecting me because I'm somebody important."
Naruto... Your mostly selling yourself short. I sigh and glance to Sasuke.
"The other boy."
"My name is Sasuke Uchiha. I hate a lot of things and I don't particularly like anything. I don't have a dream because it will become a reality. I'm going to restore my clan and destroy a certain someone."
I looked at him with some pity. If only he knew the truth. Not that I'm telling him. I'll take dads secret to the grave if I must.
"Last one."
"I am Takara Gushikan. I like miso soup, and my family. I hate bullies, and..." My eyes drift to my clan symbol and I thought about the bomb strapped to me because of my ancestors. "Fate. Fate really sucks." I deadpan. "My hobbies include training, cooking, and playing with my younger brother. My dream is to claim my mothers ex-position as head of the torture and interrogation unit." I paused for a moment as my mind drifts to mom. "Perhaps find my mothers family too if it happens to benefit me."
I bowed slightly towards my new Sensei, but he'd have to earn that title.
After a moment of silence Kakashi began again. "Good you're all unique and have your own ideas. Tomorrow we start our first mission."
"What is it?" Naruto asks as he bounces excited.
"A survival exercise."
I flinch and glare at him. We've done plenty of that.
"What type of exercise is it."
Kakashi begins to laugh and I feel a little uncomfortable.
"What's so funny?" I asked.
"You won't like it."
"What is it?" Naruto demanded.
"Of the 27 students who just passed only nine will be accepted as genin. The other 18 go back to the academy. This is a make it or break it test. The chance of failure is 66%."
I frown slightly before standing up.
"Then what was the graduation test anyway." Naruto exclaimed.
I cleared my throat and they looked at me.
"That, my friend, was to see who even had a chance of being a genin. We are still truly not genin yet. Barely ninjas in reality."
"That being said, met at the designated training ground at exactly 5:00am. Oh and you better skip breakfast, or you'll puke."
Damn I hate life.
I made my way home and angrily began to loudly sharpen my katana.
"No matter the test I'll pass, I don't care if I have to go to the hospital for chakra exhaustion again I'm not failing." I grunted.
Then there was a knock knock on my door. I stormed over to it and before opening it gave myself a moment to recompose myself.
It's Ino
"Ino-chan, why are you here?"
"I told you I'd fix you didn't I?"
Before I knew it she grabbed me and dragged me to the center of the village and into ninja clothing stores.
She made me try on a ludicrous amount of clothes before coming to the conclusion that I should wear a combo of purple and green.
"What wrong with my clothes?" I groaned as she started to sort through modesty skirts.
"Have you seen your dads outfit? Your wearing the same thing! That's so wrong."
I muttered a sorry and she continued. "I mean seriously I can't believe even you never realized or cared enough to get something to look good in while kicking butt.
"Sorry, I just haven't gone clothes shopping since mom died. Then all I cared about was Usagi so style was never important."
She paused and then smiled at me. "No you always did the right thing, sorry I'm just a little tense. I have a huge mission tomorrow. Probably the same one as you... Now change!" She pushed me into a stall with an outfit.
Black leggings that were short not even going to the halfway point on my thigh. Then a dark green modesty skirt that was just barley shorter than my leggings. Finally a dark purple tank top. I still had the single fingerless black glove on my right hand too. I secured my bomb wrap and walked out.
"Oooooh so cute! But what's with the wrap."
"Family tradition, none negotiable."
She nodded understandingly and clapped her hands.
"Ok are you sure you want your head band and clan symbol where they are?" I nodded. It's a tradition to have the bandana tied around our arm and I like how the head band looks too.
"Ok strap on your pouches and katana!"
I did so and she smiled to herself.
"You look great! I'm so proud of myself!"
I smiled too, Ino is a funny chick.
Afterward we got a bite to eat and then parted way.
Dad was a little weird when I got home but eventually said it looked nice and Usagi said I look pretty so all is well.
Authors Note:
The story truly begins! I hope you guys are enjoying.
This weeks picture may be in tomorrow, I'm not sure.
Anyway thank you for your support!
Thank you and have a nice day!
~ToL