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Chapter 4 - Allies

" Is that kid really trying to take Ichigo on?", Hikari chuckles. 

" Don't worry pal, this is going to be nice and easy ", Shinra grin, everyone was watching with curiosity and amusement. 

"Are you sure you really want to do this?", Ichigo ask with a smirk. 

" Of course I am, and in less than a minute I will wipe off the floor ". 

" Then bring it on". 

" Alright!", Shinra dash after Ichigo. 

"Man this is getting out of hand", Sora said to himself. 

Shinra was swinging the chain trying to hit Ichigo but fails to do so as Ichigo was dodging it with ease *ah!!!* The chain hit the ground where Ichigo was once standing. 

"Even with my hands in my pocket, you still have no chance of hitting me", Ichigo said with a mocking smile. 

*Haha* " I was only messing around the whole time, now is the time to get serious for real ", Shinra dash after Ichigo and they continue with their battles. 

*Wow* "there's no way he will be able to lay a blow on Lord Ichigo, no matter how hard he tries he's only wasting his efforts, Lord Ichigo is recommended as one of the greatest kōjin ever lived, yeah there's no way Shinra will be able to get him, is the weakest genin with zero kill", other genin and jōnin were muttering among themselves. 

"(He hasn't killed any demon? Not even a newly turned one?)", Sora was dumbstruck by the info he just heard. 

Ichigo was jumping around dodging Shinra's attacks,"this kid is unbelievable, even when he knows he has no chance of hitting Ichigo he just keep trying", Hikari said. 

" We are ninja, not samurai ", was the only thing Hayate said. 

*Ah!* Shinra swung the chain yet Ichigo dodged it, Shinra made a flip over Ichigo and pulled the chain, he then kicked the chain and it wrapped around Ichigo's left leg. 

*Ugh* Hayate, Hikari and every other person were amazed. 

*Haha* "what are you going to say now that I have got you?", Shinra pulled on the chain. 

" (This guy... Who would have believed he would be able to pull it off? They were all saying mocking him earlier, now they are all staring in awe, moron)", Sora thought. 

*Hahaha* " now I am going to...", Shinra pulled harded on the chain but Ichigo was still in the same spot *ah!* " Come on!", Shinra was running but didn't leave his spot. 

"Hey", Ichigo called out. 

*Umm* "what", Shinra ask with a frown. 

"What do you think you are doing?", Ichigo ask with a smile. 

" What does it seems like I am doing? ", Shinra growl in frustration. 

*Hmm* Ichigo smile," what about you take flight?". 

*Huh* "flight? I didn't book a flight so why would I want to take a flig...", Ichigo kick his left leg into the air pulling Shinra with the chain *ah!!!!* Shinra hit a building and fall down on his head *ouch* 

*Awe* everyone watch with goggle at the strength of the kōjin. 

"Don't you think Ichigo is being too hard on the kid?", Hikari ask. 

" He barely did anything to the boy and you know that ", Hayate said. 

" Come on Hayate, he just a genin ". 

"A genin you say". 

Ichigo was now walking over to Shinra who was upsidedown with his lower body leaning on the wall *ugh* Sora watch with caution as Ichigo approach Shinra. 

*Tch* "(jeez, I can't believe he did that effortlessly)" *arrr* Shinra open his eyes *ugh* he was shocked to see Ichigo's hand stretched out, Shinra roll over before taking Ichigo's hand and was pulled off the ground. 

"Nice job kiddo, you did great", Ichigo place his hand on Shinra's hand and ruffled his hair, Shinra was slightly confused, Sora walk over to them and stood next to Shinra, "you boys should work harder and become a great ninja", with that being said he started walking away but stop after a few steps, he then glanced at the boys through his shoulder, I will be looking forward to working with you guys when we meet again ", he then left the scene. 

" Hey, Sora, what just happened?", Shinra ask still puzzled. 

" I think you are being noticed by a high rank ninja ", Sora was having his hands in his pants pocket. 

"Really?". 

"Yeah". 

"I can't believe it", Shinra said, everyone was now going back to what ever they were doing before. 

"It is almost dark, I will walk you home", Sora offered. 

*Huh* " but you don't have to do that ". 

"I didn't ask for your permission, just take the lead". 

" Oh... Ok", Shinra started walking and Sora followed beside him. 

***

At the record unit, Hayate and Hikari were walking down the hall," so the samurais are advancing their swordsmanship just for them to completely conquer us ninjas?".

" That's the information I heard ", Hayate said.

" Fools, they must have forgotten about the existence of Jigen Shōten, his demons and kaiju, how hilarious ".

" Who would even imagine of losing thoughts about the demon king himself, the supreme one at that, not even the samurais eight kibans would dare, or else they are tired of existing ", Hayate said with a slight smile.

" Kibans, to think that one of them killed Chichi and her codes, they are all going to suffer ".

" It's still a shock to me you know, Chichi who was one of the best kōjin, got defeated by a single kiban, I wonder who that bastard is ", Hayate said with his hand on his chin.

" So you know nothing about the kiban who killed her?", she asked with a frown.

" Not even a clue ", Hayate answered sincerely.

" It was the strongest samurai of this generation, the very head of the samurai kiban ".

*Ugh* Hayate gasp in shock as he became stiff, his eyes filled with bewilderment.

" (I was expecting a reaction from him, but not this much)", Hikari glanced at Hayate.

" The very strongest member of the samurai eh? *Hehehe* Kizuki... You sure have proven yourself again, now that we kōjin are now even with the kibans, that makes sense ", Hayate smiled a sinister smile, " I'm going to kill that guy myself".

" The other kōjin are planning on declaring war against the samurais", Hikari informed.

*Umm* Hayate glanced at her.

" And I agree with them, they will pay for killing code 6", Hikari was clearly furious.

" Right from the beginning we were already at war, killing each other, beside what did Ichigo say about this?", Hayate ask.

" Damn him, he refuses ", Hikari fold her hands and hiss out of annoyance.

" You must respect Ichigo's decision, I think he might have a reason of doing so, and if he agrees to take action, Lord Sennin must first approve it ".

" Yeah ", Hikari breath out, she then look at Hayate with a weird face.

" What up with the look?", Hayate ask slightly confused.

" When did you start accepting things so easily?".

" Oh that, well, since I still go out on missions there are seventy percent chance of pumping into anyone of them ", Hayate rubbed his hands in excitement.

" I see".

Hikari open a door on the hallway and they walk over to a woman sitting behind the desk, she saw them and instantly got up,"lord Mamoru, lady Yakushi", she bow, "what can I do for you".

"I need a file on Kaguya Yakushi ", Hikari said.

"Also with Sora Nosuke and Shinra Akatsuki ", Hayate was having a packet of chips.

"OK", she went off to get the files.

"Did you just say Shinra Akatsuki?".

*um* both Hikari and Hayate look at the new comer.

***

In the genin training area a chuunin level ninja walk in and everyone stop what ever exercise they were doing, he scanned the area and his eyes fell on Shinra.

Chuunin: Akatsuki!

Shinra: *umm* (now what does this old man want from me?)

Shinra frown, all eyes were now on him.

Chuunin: it was said that you and a boy from the Nosuke clan attacked a kōjin two days ago, is this rumor true?

Genin: *huh* he did what? They attacked a kōjin? How on earth? That's insane, so the rumor is true

They were whispering among themselves.

Shinra: yeah sure, I wish you were there to see how awesome I was sensei

Shinra said sarcastically with pride filling his voice.

Genin: so it's all true

Chuunin: you bastard!

The chuunin appeared in front of Shinra in a flash and pound his fist on Shinra's head.

Shinra: *ah!! Tatatata*

The white haired boy was rolling up and down in pain.

Chuunin: you runt, how could you do that, don't you know who the kōjin are!? They are the highest rank of the ninja clan, only lord Sennin is above them, not even jōnin would dare take the kind of task that the kōjin are taking.

Shinra: who cares if they are the highest rank, do they have the guts to face the king of all demons? Of course not, but I, Shinra Akatsuki can...

Chuunin: shut up you delinquent

He smacked Shinra again.

Shinra: *ah!!!* That hurts

Genin: *wow* this kid is a whole different thing

Chuunin: know your place, you are only a genin

Genin: sensei!

A boy with bow haircut raised his hand.

Chuunin: yes?

Genin: you just said not even jōnin would dare take the kind of task kōjin takes right? But each kōjin leads a group of jōnin except the cosmic eyes who ....

Chuunin: did I ask you to speak? You scum, those jōnin were chosen by the kōjin so that one of them can become their successor, now be quiet

Genin: yes sensei

Chuunin: and for you, Akatsuki, you have been summoned by one of the kōjin for assaulting their leader

Shinra: *huh*

His eyes then spark with excitement.

Shinra: yes! I have been acknowledged by another kōjin *yeh!!!*

Shinra was running in circles like an airplane.

Chuunin: you good for nothing

The chuunin punch Shinra into the air.

Shinra: ah!!!!!!!!!!!