Around forty hours were over now and Hazuna shook as she climbed down for what must have easily been the 120th time. She had finally reached her limit.
Kakashi : Do you want to stop?
He asked, still the book on his hand.
Hazuna : N-no...
She said, but before she could turn around to climb up again, she began to fall down, unconscious.
In an instant, the copy ninja was at her side, untying her hand and preventing her from falling by holding her up. He carried her on his back, supporting her thighs by hooking his forearms around them as he began to walk back to the village.
The jonin that had been talking about the two sometime earlier looked at Kakashi in surprise as he carried his student.
Might Guy : What happened to her?
He questioned.
Kakashi : Just tired.
He said, as she rested her head on his shoulder.
A few hours later Hazuna woke up to find herself in a house different from her own.
Hazuna : Where..
She wondered as her question was answered.
Kakashi : Yo.
His voice said, making her look up.
Hazuna : Kakashi sensei- Oh.. MY GOD the training-
She yelled, only to get cut off by him. He handed a bowl of ramen to her.
Kakashi : Eat.
She began to eat, disappointed that she didn't complete the training.
Kakashi : It's very important for a shinobi to know when they should proceed and when they should retreat.
He sat down next to her. She suddenly realised what he meant.
Hazuna : So when you tied one of my hands, that was a test?
Kakashi : Yes, it was. Knowing your limit is a skill in itself, Hazuna. Remember that.
Hazuna : Yes, sensei.
Kakashi : You still held out longer than I thought.
He smiled through his mask, she returned the smile.
Kakashi was probably the closest thing to a friend that she'd had in years. Technically, he was her mentor but she had slowly begun to feel at ease around him. Honestly, the same could be said for him because he had been otherwise distant from everyone else in the village.
Kakashi : Hazuna..
He began.
Hazuna : Hmm?
Kakashi : I think you should take the upcoming jonin exam.
Hazuna looked at him, shocked. She didn't feel like she should. She suddenly felt conscious of her abilities.
Kakashi : It's only a suggestion, of course.
He added.
Kakashi : But I think you are more than ready.
Hazuna : Okay, I will think about it.
Kakashi : In case you agree, there are a few more things I want you to work on.
She nodded. He patted her shoulder before leaving her to her thoughts.
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[ Another six months later ]
"NEXT FIGHT : between Uchiha Hazuna and Inuzuka Yui of Konohagakure!"
Kakashi had a major case of déjà vu when he saw Hazuna walk into the field for the last round of the jonin exam. It was twice as tedious as the chunin exam, with more stages and much stronger shinobi as competition. Hazuna had taken up his advice for the exam, which led to both of them putting in more hours of training.
The on lookers were surprised for several reasons, voicing their thoughts to one another.
"Uchiha? Wasn't the whole clan slaughtered?"
"It's that Uchiha girl! I've heard of her."
"She's the youngest person taking the exam this year, just 16."
"She's a student of sharingan Kakashi now, rumour has it."
Observing her opponent intently, Hazuna noticed a ninja hound accompany her into battle. Of course, the trademark of the Inuzuka clan. The hound was huge, and so was it's owner's ego.
Yui : Puny little Uchiha girl, huh?
She said rather loudly.
Yui : I will crush you.
To her surprise, Hazuna's lips curled into a smile. Not a sincere smile, one with a rather sinister air to it.
"Kakashi, is that you?", a voice made the silver haired jonin turn around. Before him stood a man in a red and grey ninja outfit with unmissable long white hair. One of the three legendary sannin.
Kakashi : Jiraiya sensei? What are you doing in the leaf village?
Jiraiya : Just visiting.
He said, turning his attention to the two people on the field.
Jiraiya : Soo that's the rumoured Uchiha girl, eh?
Kakashi : Yes.
Jiraiya : She is a student of yours?
He asked.
Kakashi nodded, looking at her.
Jiraiya : Her opponent is both older and bigger than her. How do you think she will do?
Kakashi : In Hazuna's case..
He began, thoughtfully.
Kakashi : Underestimating her will put her opponent at a disadvantage instantly.
Hazuna glanced his way for a second, causing him to nod in reassurance. Then she turned back to the Inuzuka girl, instantly awakening her sharingan.
Yui : LET'S GO!
She yelled.
Yui : Man beast clone!
At once her hound turned into a human clone. Hazuna saw the attack coming from a mile away.
Yui : Fang over fang!
The opponent yelled, causing two spinning figures to come at her flying.
She dodged, landing on her feet as the attack was over. She bit her finger slightly before laying it on the floor.
Hazuna : Summoning jutsu!
At once a companion of her own appeared beside her.
Jiraiya : She can summon your ninja dogs, I see.
He remarked.
Kakashi nodded. It was one of the first things he had taught her when he found out she didn't have a summoning animal.
One of Kakashi's dogs, Bull showed up.
Hazuna : BULL! I need you to handle that Inuzuka hound.
She said.
Her opponent watched with her mouth open. The dog barked in response. Hazuna now turned her attention to her opponent as a battle between the two hounds ensued. Carefully, she accumulated her chakra into one hand, formulating a lightning style attack.
Kakashi smiled through his mask.
Hazuna : Chidori!
The Uchiha said in a low yet intimidating voice.
She ran towards the opposing shinobi and in a flash, struck her with the attack. Her hound, as if sensing it's owner's distress, ran away from it's own fight to aid it's injured master.
Hazuna broke away from the attack, going back to her initial position. Bull came and stood next to her.
Hazuna : Thank you, Bull. You can go back now.
She smiled at the dog, who wagged his tail a bit before disappearing. Cautiously, she approached the defeated shinobi, helping the medical ninja carry her onto the stretcher.
"Uchiha Hazuna wins!"
Hazuna : You fought well.
She said to the Inuzuka.
Yui : Nothing compared to you.
She replied, smiling lightly.
A round of applause was heard around the stadium. Kakashi and even Jiraiya joined in, impressed.
Hazuna : Kakashi sensei!
She called out as she walked towards the masked ninja.
Kakashi : Hazuna!
He waved.
Kakashi : Well done.
They fist bumped as she smiled at him.
Jiraiya : Well done, Uchiha girl.
Another voice greeted her.
Hazuna : Thank you?...
Jiraiya : I am Jiraiya.
Hazuna : JIRAIYA SAMA?!
She asked in shock.
Jiraiya : Yes, I see you know m-
Hazuna : You write those pervy books Kakashi sensei keeps reading.
Both of them became extremely flustered at the comment.
Kakashi : How do you know about the books I read?
Kakashi asked, astounded.
Hazuna : I am not a child.
She smirked, drinking some water before pouring the remainder of it on her face that was a bit sweaty and dusty from fighting. The water flowed down to her exposed abs, making Kakashi blush lightly. Jiraiya tried desperately to hide a nosebleed.
"She is your student!", Kakashi reminded himself, trying to hide his blush.
Kakashi : Don't rejoice just yet, Hazuna. You still have a few fights to go.
He reminded.
Hazuna : I know.
She nodded.
Two more fierce, difficult battles followed. Hazuna certainly became one to watch. Always full of surprises. Before the shinobi of other villages realised it, they were rooting for her. Crowd's favourite.
The second one was particularly difficult, a hidden sand ninja.
Hazuna finally found herself with an opening to attack and instantly began to gather chakra for a lightning style attack. But instead of the distorted lighting attack chidori, the chakra transformed into a perfect sphere.
Jiraiya : IS THAT RASENGAN?!
He asked, surprised.
Kakashi : I didn't teach her that.
He said, equally shocked.
Jiraiya : Well, of course, because you can't do it.
He remarked.
Hazuna walked up coolly after being declared winner.
Kakashi : How did you do the rasengan?!
Hazuna : That was rasengan???? It happened by mistake.
Kakashi : HOW DO YOU DO RASENGAN BY MISTAKE?!
He exclaimed, equally surprised and frustrated by her power.
Jiraiya : Uchiha.
He said, walking ahead.
Jiraiya : I can teach you to perfect that.
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Yo, I hope you all enjoyed!
I apologize for not updating early, I will try my hardest. I hope you don't get uninterested towards the story. I will try to update in every few days and I want you all to co-operate with me. I got sick recently and I had exams going on. Thank you everyone for all the reads, I really appreciate you all putting and spending your time for reading this story. The story seems kind of boring at the moment but soon it will be thrilling! ( There might be lemons ) Suggestions will be very helpful, have a great day you all!
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