hey all so today is chapter two it was a little delayed than I wanted but i came across a couple complications relating to the end of the chapter. also I didn't post the pairings yet because i hadn't finalized it yet. none of the characters are getting harems.
pairings:
naruto-sakura
Sasuke-fem haku
shichi-ino
kiba-hinata
Additional pairings may be explored later
Big note: chapter two was removed, and this is the rewritten chapter, i lost the notebook i was writing in and did it by memory and i can say i was highly unsatisfied with the chapter on top of being extremely short it was missing a lot of detail i found the notebook so please forgive the crap chapter and enjoy the new one!
now to the chapter!
13 years later
6 months till academy graduation
Academy
Shichi Inazuka is sitting in his seat reading a book on advanced level fuinjutsu, waiting for class to begin with Shiimii, his canine companion, taking a nap in his lap when a small group approaches him. He glances up to see his closest friends and family. First one he sees is Ino Yamanaka, clan airess to the Yamanaka clan and girlfriend of four years. "Do you ever read anything more interesting, I mean come on your the one tutoring me," She says with a playful smile. Shichi quirks his eyebrow with a smirk and says, " Your just mad you can't get me to read those 'special' books you like." He fires back causing her to begin to blush. "Sh- Shut up," she says embarrassed, making everyone laugh. Next is Kiba inazuka, Shichi's younger brother, smirking at Ino. "Leave it to Shichi to be the only one who doesn't get punched in the mouth for that." This prompts Ino to shoot him a glair that makes him flinch slightly gaining more laughter. The next two to speak are Sakura Haruno and Naruto Uzumaki, their pinky fingers locked. Naruto with his trade marked orange jumpsuit and goofy smile, Sakura in her usual red qipao dress with a soft smile. "leave it Shichi to be the cause of a ruckus first thing in the morning," She says suppressing a giggle. "Who else?" Naruto chimes in. Shichi glairs at both of them. " If i recall you, little fox, are responsible for nearly all forms of a ruckus and you, bubblegum pain, i resent that," he says in mock offence. Causing everybody to roll their eyes as the last person to speak is Sasuke Uchiha, One of 20 total survivors of the Uchiha massacre, shakes his head with a chuckle. "Shichi just attracts the attention of weirdos it would seem," he says as everyone looks at him with an eyebrow raised. " You do realize that includes you since your close to him too," Kiba points out. Sasuke turns slightly red and looks away as he says," So Naruto, when are you gonna torch that stupid jumpsuit and get a better outfit?" The usual debate amongst why he should or should not change his outfit begins. Shichi chooses to stop paying attention as he messed with his medallion.
"Just look at Shichi's outfit it's hot!" Ino says drawing his attention back as he dead pans. "Auntie Anko forced it on me," He says in defeat. The outfit in question is a fishnet shirt, black ANBU pants, black combat boots, and a long flowing black trench coat, the inside laced with seals of different sizes, the back of the trench coat has two tanto blades resting cross ways on the center of his back, the Inazuka clan logo resting dead center of his shoulder blades, and finally the red tattoos on his face worn by all Inazuka clan members. "Alright everybody, its time to start todays lesson," a voice called out drawing everybody's attention. Standing at the front of the room are two men in standard issue shinobi gear, hiatie's on their foreheads. The man on the left has a scar across his face. The man on the right has silver hair and is discreetly shooting disgusted looks at Naruto. "Good morning Iruka sensei, Mizuki sensei," Sakura called out as everybody disperses to their seats." Good morning to you Sakura, Glad to see your excited for the lesson for the day," the scarred shinobi, now identified as Iruka, says. "Oh, yes i agree its good to see the students taking class seriously," Mizuki says as he hides a lecherous grin directed at the female students.
The day drags on, Shichi is uninterested as they are currently reviewing the henge technique, one which he has already perfected thanks to his older sister, Hanna Inazuka. Out of boredom, shichi looks around at his friends and sees the same bored looks, save for Ino, who is drawing flowers in her notebook. Shichi begins fiddling with his medallion, twirling it in his fingers, when he notices something off about it. He discreetly pulls his book out as he flips through it, eyes widening as he realizes what he saw. 'Its an advanced storage seal' He thinks to himself. As he pours chakra into the seal two things happen, a small stack of papers appears out of the seal as he begins to read the classroom door slides open. "Oh Hanna, what a pleasant surprise, what can we do for you today?" Iruka asks giving Hanna a warm smile. " Hey Iruka, sorry mom had me stop by, the boys forgot their lunches," she says holding up two bento boxes one larger than the other. " I see as usual you made Shichi the bigger lunch again," Kiba says with a frown. "Actually Little brother, Your older brother is the one who made the bigger one for you so you can share with Akamaru today," She said with a snaggle tooth grin. this causes to Kiba blush and say, " Oh well, thanks bro." At that moment Shiimii jumps onto the desk from Shichi's lap and lets out a small whine. Shichi stands abruptly, his eyes shadow, as he wordlessly makes his way to his sister. As he begins to walk Shiimii jumps into his trench coat pocket. He gets several confused looks from those in the room. "What's up little- Woah," Hanna says as he gets to her, grabbing her wrist as she is pulled into the hallway. As they leave she sees the tears that he's trying to hide.
"Hey, what's the matter?" she asks concern heavy in her voice. He looks her in the eyes causing her to let out a gasp. Spinning in his eyes is a single tomoe. Hana sticks her head back in the classroom and says," Sorry Iruka i need to borrow the boys its important. Kiba go home and tell mom i said to meet me at Lady Hokage's office, tell her i said its urgent and Shichi and i will meet her there, then you come back to class after." She leaves the room to everybody's surprise grabbing Shichi's hand as they leave. Naruto looks up at Ino and asks," What do you think that was about?" She just shrugs thinking to herself ' What did you get yourself into this time?'
Hokage tower
Hokage's office 15 minutes later
The door opens abruptly surprising everyone. Tsumi Inazuka, Inazuka Clan head and mother to Kiba, Hanna, and shichi, stood in the doorway looking at Tsunade "So apparently its urgent," she says with an eyebrow raised. Tsunade pinches her nose in frustration. "Tsumi I'm in a meeting, what are you talking about?" she asks. Tsumi looks around the room and sees the third Hokage, Hiruzen Saritobi, as well as Kakashi Hatake, Kuranai Yuhi, Maito Gai, Asuma Saritobi, Yugao Uzuki, and Jiraya. Before she can respond Hanna walks in, Shichi behind her, Closing the doors behind her. "Hanna? What are you doing here?" Kurenai Asks. "Shichi show them, then you need to explain what happened," Hanna says bringing everybody's attention. Shichi looks around the room causing everyone's eyes to widen, especially Tsumi, as she was already on edge because she could tell that he had been crying, Kakashi drops his famous orange book. Wordlessly he handed the small stack of papers, that no one had noticed he had, to Tsunade, who read it eyes softening sadly.
letter begins
Shichi my son,
It is unfortunate that this is how first we speak, though it is a one-sided conversation. Before i get to far ahead of myself i should introduce myself. My name is Itachi Uchiha, and i am your father. I must apologize for not being in your life like i wish, but due to our family becoming a threat i won't be able to. Our family has become greedy and power hungry using our dojutsu to steal techniques from others and claiming them as their own. I gave you to the fourth hokage in hopes you growing up with another clan will protect you from the arrogance and unfounded pride our clan has come to adopt in recent years. After your grandfather took the clan head status from your grandmother by force, he began to plan a coup de ta to force control of the village away from the hokage and the clan heads. This action will cause a civil war within the village, one that very well may end our great village. I have reason to believe that the civilian council has been aiding in the coup, though i have no evidence. i hope once you read this you will seek out your grandmother, Mikoto, listen to her words and teachings. It is unfortunate that i must inform you also, your mother did not survive bringing you into this world. She asked me to pass on a message to you, her dying words to you, ' I love you my Shichi and i hope you live a long fulfilled life. Remember to maintain a balanced diet as well as balance your training and rest. I know you will likely follow your father down the path of the shinobi, but remember to be strong and protect those you love and always remember i am and always will be so very proud of you.' I hope those words will ease your mind as you learn of my deplorable, but necessary, actions. Know like your mother, i love you dearly and look forward to our meeting.
Your father,
Itachi
P.S I will tell you about your mother when we meet.
Letter ends
With a solemn look on her face she passes the letter around. "Boar!" she calls out, a large man with a boar mask appears in a kneeling position. "Yes, lady Hokage," He says. "Summon Mikoto, tell her its in regards to Itachi," She says. Boar nods disappearing to carry out the orders given. She turns to Tsume "What do you know about this?" She asks. "Same thing everyone else knows. He's am unclaimed clan heir, although I'm not sure he's heir now as with Itachi being a missing nin, Sasuke would be next," she says. Tsunade looks back at Shichi an notices the tomoe faded. Kurenai is the first to speak. "So what exactly are we gonna do with this information," Say asks. Before anyone can respond the door opens and Mikoto Uchiha, clan head to the Uchiha clan. "Sorry to interrupt, but i was informed that you summoned me and it was relating to My son?" She asks looking around the room noting the individuals present." Mikoto i have somebody i want you to meet," she says with a smile, gesturing to Shichi. This earns a look of confusion from Mikoto. " Lady Tsunade, I'm already aware of who Shichi is, he's my sons bestfriend. What does this have to do with Itachi?" she asks glancing at Shichi. As she says this, Tsume speaks. " You remember back when we took Shichi in? Well as it turns out, Shichi found a letter sealed on the back of his medallion. The letter was a letter from his father, Itachi." She says. Tsunade hands the letter to Mikoto who reads it. Tears begin to roll down her checks as she looks at Shichi. Shichi smiles his snaggle tooth smile at her and says. "Hello grandma, looks like my family just got bigger didn't it?" Wordlessly Mikoto walks forward and wraps Shichi in a tight hug. " I don't know how i missed it, you look just like your father did at your age," she says. After a few minutes of talking and mulling over the information presented Tsunade says. " I think its best if we keep this quiet, no telling who might target Shichi if this gets out." Everybody begins to agree before Shichi speaks up. " I do not agree!" He shouts. "My father is a hero of this village and no one is able to know that, so i intend to return honor to the Uchiha clan and I have no intention of keeping my lineage secret," he says determination heavy in his eyes. After a brief pause Tsunade speaks. "Very well Shichi, If that is truly what you wish," She says defeated. Shichi Gets a big smile before he remembers something. " Oh! Hey, pervy sage, i have a question about one of the seals for securing prisoners in the field," he says with a look of excitement on his face. Jiraya dead pans as he says, "I asked you not to call me that." Shichi shrugs and says " Well i asked you not to spy on Hanna in the bathhouse, But you still do." Jiraya pales as he glances over at Hanna who is visibly angry to hear what Shichi says. "Oh really?" She says as she cracks her knuckles. "Uh, so Shichi you had a question," He says trying to change the subject. Shichi goes into his trench coat activating two of the seals releasing the book he was reading earlier in the day, a blank scroll, a brush, and some fuinjutsu ink. " So this seal here, wouldn't it be more powerful if you were to add the kanji for bind to the center of the seal?" He asks as he demonstrates his question. Jiraya watches over his shoulder before a proud look crosses his face. "I must say Shichi I'm impressed. The added kanji your referring to is one of the most advanced forms of that particular seal. Where did you come up with that thought anyways? I know i haven't taught you that and i haven't given you that advanced of a book yet?" Jiraya asks a thoughtful look on his face.
Shichi just shrugs. " Honestly, I don't know, one night while i was practicing some of the seals in this book, the thought just crossed my mind," He says slightly embarrassed. Jiraya ponders to himself, hand under his chin, comes to a decision and goes into his pocket, pulling out a photo, his curiosity peaked. " Take a look at this seal and tell me your thoughts," He says passing the photo to Shichi shooting an apologetic look to Yugao, Kurenai, and Hanna who all stiffen as they shoot him angry looks. Shichi stairs at the photo for a moment before a look of anger crosses his face. After another brief moment Shichi looks at Jiraya and says " First off, whoever invented this seal is the scum of the earth, if I'm reading it right it's fueled by joy. It basically consumes any real joy and replaces it with pain and sorrow on top of any that may already exist in the person. With a bit of time i may be able to seal it's link to the bearers chakra network, actually can i keep this photo for reference? I wanna see if i can find a way to remove it all together?" This earns a small scowl from Jiraya, prompting Shichi to raise an eyebrow. " No offence kid, but i haven't even figured out how to remove it so your not-" He begins before a now agitated Shichi cuts him off. " What are you willing to wager? I think i can do it and i don't appreciate the lack of faith," Jiraya scowls at him, visibly annoyed that he was interrupted. " All right gaki, IF you manage to find a way to remove it while I'm still breathing, What do you want?" He asks with a confident smirk. Shichi gives him a wicked smile. " You never write another Icha Icha book based on any woman in the land of fire again." This earns large smiles from all the woman in the room. " I agree, if he succeeds you will follow through with his request or there will be consequences," Tsunade says with a happy smile. After some further discussion about everything, Tsume looks at the clock and rolls her eyes. "Well the academy should be letting out soon, Go back to class so Iruka at least knows your ok," she says giving him the 'and I'm not playing' look. This prompts Shichi to sigh before leaving heading back to class
"You had no right to show him that picture and you know it. I hope you know Anko is going to be furious at you," Yugao snarls at him. "Yes i know, I'll apologize later, but it might have been worth it. He may actually be able to remove it, though its unlikely to be anytime soon," he responds with a guilty expression. " Do we really think it was a good idea to put him on Shichi's radar? You all know how reckless and stubborn he is, if thy ever meet he might get himself killed trying to get revenge for Anko," Hanna says, still staring daggers at Jiraya. Kakashi bends down to retrieve his orange book. "Not much we can do about it now, We just need to teach him." He says lazily. "Lets get back to the original reason we came shall we?" Asuma finally says.
well that's chapter 2! Next chapter will be mostly flashbacks, namely relationships, abilities, prewave, D-ranked missions and a few other thing. So I'm am altering the time line a bit, I'm pushing the Chunin exams back some so as to give me a bit more time to get some character stuff together. be aware it may be delayed as work is busier and i have another 2 story i plan to post soon as well. One story is a MHA/Fairy tail crossover following kizu a demon with a past, and the other is a soul eater story following Jason lionheart aka scar, son of two ancient and powerful feel free to message if you have questions or ideas I'm open to suggestions till next time!