I know, I know, I deleted The Next Sanin, but I realized it just wasn't right. The First time I got rid of a story in months, progress people! I went too old, I need to fix that.

I have better ideas, and believe it or not Itachi and Sasuke inspired them. I need Mika to feel special because he works hard, not just when he graduates. Like showcase what he can do and how it molds him into a powerful force.

I also realized that in literally ZERO stories of Mika, have I actually made him feel like a person. I aim to fix that. A character but not a person.

Mika-Age Eight

Five years before Naruto Graduates

Agony burned in Mika's eyes as he slowly opened them, seeing the shining, nauseating lights of the Hosptial. "Where am I?" He asked, startled at how strong he felt desptie knowing he had felt his heart stop just some time ago. 'That's rights, dad... he hit me with a chair... and then took the kitchen knife and shoved it in my chest. How am I even alive though?'

A soft coughing drew him to the side, where he saw the decript eyes of the Hokage looking at him. "At the Shinobi side of the hospital." He smiled, soft and pained. "When your father nearly killed you, well actually killed you, your strong desire to live allowed your chakra to manfiest. Should you wish it, you will be allowed into the shinobi program."

"My father?"

"Arrested." The Hokage started quickly. "He will remain so for the rest of his life, while you have been stripped of his care. We found your, your chakra faintly keeping your heart alive. A member of ANBU found you, took you here to be cared for while their partner put your father into custody."

Mika shifted in his uncomfortable hosptial bed. "How long have I been out?"

"Three days."

"Damn... so what next?"

"You start the academy, the cut off date was this morning. I will assign you an apartment to live in, before you start the academy in one week. I would recommend you start on the books you are given. Most spend from five to twelve to graduate, you have less time but I have faith in you. Should you wish to proceed."

"I do... I always wanted to become a Ninja..." Mika turned away. 'Being powerful, it would be a blessing...' Turning back, he smiled. "I want to be like your apprentices, a Sanin. Do you think I can?"

"Anything is possible, dear boy. Now... I must go, but you rest, and ready yourself for what is to come."

As he left, Mika made a vow, in that moment. 'I will become great, a Sanin. Powerful, Strong, and most importantly... free, of my past, my pain, my father and weakness of my life.'

And then he passed out, willing himself to grow stronger and show the world what he could do.

Chapter end, tell me what you think in the reviews.

This was a lovely chapter, and Mika feels like a person for once. I want him to have a past, a history, a life. I am starting young, something I failed to do so before.

Love, your Ninja Overlord,

Mika.