Ninja In Love (Sasuke X Oc)
16
...❝Tree Training❞'s...
SHIORI POV
We were in the woods
"alright. The training starts now" said Kakashi Sensei
"Yes!" Naruto responded
"First, we'll start with a review of Chakra, the source of the ninja's basic powers. Understanding the Chakra is important" Kakashi Sensei reminds us
"We know that" Sasuke said
I nodded
"He's right, we used to learn about uh cattra" Naruto said
"Chakra" Kakashi Sensei corrects
"Go girls"
"Alright Naruto. We will explain it simply so you can understand. Chakra is the life energy element that Ninja use in Jutsu. It is our source of power. Now, this energy has two forms. The physical energy, which is inside the cells throughout the body, all work together. And, spiritual energy, the main source of power that is intensified through practice and experience" Sakura explained
"As you can see, these two types of Chakras must be pulled out and used together to perform Jutsu. Notice the interaction between physical and spiritual forces. It's key. Lastly, cue the focused hand and release the Chakra" I explained after
"really. Iruka Sensei really has some amazing disciples" Kakashi Sensei said
"Ha" Sakura smiled proudly
"Of course" I bowed respectfully
"Ughs. What's the problem with all these complicated explanations? The point is to study Jutsu, right?" Naruto complained
"Naruto is right. We've used Chakra energy in our Jutsu" Sasuke agreed
"No!" Kakashi Sensei yelled at the two
"You have not mastered this power. You just scratched the surface"
"What do you mean?!" Naruto shouted back
"Stranquilize and listen. As Sakura and Shiori said. You have to use both physical and spiritual energy and then combine it within yourself. But, how did you do it? Each Jutsu requires a different type of Chakra in different proportions. You have to choose and combine them in the right way. As of now, you are just guessing the proportion, hoping the result is correct. Even if you produce a lot of Chakras, unless you can balance and control them, that alone is useless. Jutsu will not work at all, or it will just be a joke. You spend so much energy like that. Then you run out of Chakra and you can't fight at all. You're just a target "
"Uh, so how do we change it?" Naruto asked, laughing a little
"Training so hard that controlling the Chakra becomes second nature. To achieve this goal, you must be ready to risk your life" replied Kakashi Sensei
Our eyes are focused on Sensei
"What should we do?" ask Sakura
Kakashi Sensei pointed upwards
"Climbing a tree"
"Attract a tree?" we said in unison
"That's right. But there is only one rule. There are no hands"
"What's? You're kidding" Sakura looked at Kakashi Sensei like a madman
"Am I?" Kakashi Sensei asked
"Let's see" He made a hand gesture and started walking up the tree
"He's climbing"-Naruto
"straight. And he only uses his legs"-Sakura
He stopped at the branch and hung upside down
"Well, you understand. Focus the Chakra towards the soles of your feet and use it to connect to trees. This is one way to apply the power of the Chakra"
"Wait a minute! That's a good trick, but how can it help us fight Zabuza?" Sakura asked loudly
will it? You need to apply the power of Chakra, through training" replied Kakashi Sensei
He took out four kunai and threw them in front of us. We saw them in wonder
"Use a kunai knife to mark the tree at the highest point you can climb, without using your hands. Then, try to skip that mark another time, then the next. First you have to run to the tree so that your momentum can carry you as high as possible... Until you get used to it" said Kakashi Sensei
He looks down on each of us
"Ready?" she asked
We took our kunai
"I'm more than ready. It won't be a hassle, everyone. Believe this. Remember what you said Sensei? I'm the most developed!" Naruto said, excited
"You must be the one who talks the most. Now focus and do it!" kakashi Sensei
"Good luck Sasuke~~" I said romantically with heart in my eyes
He nodded at me
"Hn. Thank ye. You also. But I don't need luck. You know that" she grinned
"Yes, you're right. You will do well as always" I said, daydreaming
"It's time to focus on Shiori" Sasuke said seriously
"Oh right" I nodded
The four of us closed our eyes and began to focus
"I understand. Ahhhhh!!!" naruto said
The four of us ran towards the trees in front of us
SASUKE POV
I fell from a tree
'It's harder than I thought. Balance must be perfect. If the chakra is too strong, it destroys the rough tree. But if it's not strong enough, you just stumble back. Like Naruto's'
KAKASHI POV
'That's not what I expected from Sasuke. And Naruto's'
SHIORI POV
I sat on the tree branch I was climbing, next to Sakura who was also sitting on the branch
'Well, that's how a Hyuga does it. I wish Neji-san. I mean Neji can see it. He will be very impressed and proud. I forgot he'd prefer I call him Neji'
"Sakura's good work" I congratulated her
"You too. You're great!" Sakura laughed
SASUKE POV
"Hey. It's fun" we heard Sakura's voice
We looked towards the direction of the sound
We saw him sitting on a branch
"Hi friends" Shiori, also sitting on the branch, slightly waved towards us with a smile
"Sakura!" call Naruto, surprised
"Shiori!" I called
Both are a little laughing
"Well, it seems like the two female members in the squad have the most advanced chakra control. Good work you two"
Sakura stuck her tongue out towards us while Shiori continued to smile
"Yes! Good work, Sakura and Shiori! I know you two are great. Believe me!" Naruto cheering
NARUTO POV
'That kind of pisses me off'
SASUKE POV
"Whatever" I turned to the other side
"*Check*" Shiori giggled and jumped down from the tree. He walked up to me and hugged me
SAKURA POV
'I thought Sasuke would be impressed, now he's mad at me! Why is it always like that?'
"Well, Sakura and Shiori not only understand Chakras, they can also control and nurture them. One day we were talking about someone who became Hokage, right? Looks like Sakura and Shiori have the best chance of that, right? Thou say? And for the great Uchiha Clan, maybe they weren't that great" Kakashi Sensei provoked the two
"Silent Sensei. You talk too much!" yell at
'Sasuke will hate me now!'
i'm pouting
KAKASHI POV
'Alright. I think they are motivated. Of course Naruto and Sasuke both have more Chakra in them. If this training is successful, mastery of their Chakra will be a valuable asset'
Sasuke and Naruto looked at each other and returned to the trees
"alright. First I'll match. Then I'll keep going upstairs. Believe me!" Naruto stated
SAKURA POV
I jumped down from the tree and walked towards Shiori
"Why don't we keep practicing as well?" I asked
He looked at Sasuke and he nodded
"Let's go, Sakura," Shiori said as she began walking back to the tree
'Cha. What can I do to defeat Shiori for Sasuke's love? Shiori you are a very precious friend but you killed me!!!😭. Ugh. My brain can't take it. Cha!'
- Pass the time
The four of us continued to train
Shiori and I lay under the tree, panting
I saw Naruto and Sasuke
'I'm really tired. How can they continue like that?'
"I'm tired" I told Shiori
Shiori nodded in agreement
"Shiori!" Sasuke called out in a demanding tone
"Yes I'm coming!" answer Shiori
"Well, I'll check on Sasuke" Shiori said as she stood up from the ground and waved at me
I nodded
' Every time Sasuke mentioned Shiori's name in a certain tone, Shiori knew what she wanted. Sasuke's been doing that since we were in the academy. When am I gonna be like that with Sasuke? Shiori and I are good friends, but I also love Sasuke a lot *Mendesah*'
SASUKE'S POV
"Sasuke~~" Shiori said with a singing voice as she walked towards me
I'm in front of Sasuke. Then he suddenly grabbed both of my shoulders
"Huh?" I looked at him confused
"Listen. I need you to help me with this. Can you give me some tips?" he said seriously
"of course. Let's take a look. Chakras require physical and spiritual energy. You should always be as usual, calm and focused. It won't work if you panic. That's how you get a steady flow of Chakra at the bottom of your foot" I told him
"Hmm, so. Thank you" Sasuke nodded with a slightly noticeable smile and pulled me closer
"alright. Thank you" Sasuke nodded
SAKURA POV
'Ha. Naruto is making no progress at all. Knowing him, he would soon give up and go berserk'
Naruto got up and made a move
'That's dia~. He's so predictable, it's embarrassing'
"Hmm?"
Naruto walked towards me
"Ah. Ahh" Naruto bowed
"Hey, you're good at this. What about advice? But, please don't tell Sasuke I asked. Justjust please. Help me!" He whispered
SASUKE POV
"It looks like Naruto is also asking for advice" Shiori said as she looked at Naruto and Sakura
Naruto whispered
"No matter who he asks for help, I'll still be better than him. Besides, you're the one I asked for his advice. I'll do better because it's coming from you"
"*Squeek*. I'm so glad to hear you say that. But don't forget, Naruto really likes Sakura and she's the one who helped him. That would motivate him as well, no doubt"
"Hn. The loser can try everything he wants"
KAKASHI POV
'He's attracting attention. From now on he will become stronger and stronger. After all, Naruto has more Chakras than Sasuke. In fact, the number of Chakras he had, was greater than mine.
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SHIORI'S POV
We are on the bridge, which is being built by Mr. Tazuna. Sakura sat to the side while I stood beside her
Sakura yawned, stretching out her hands
"You're always lazy like this?" Mr. Tazuna walked towards us
Sakura frowned, knowing she was talking to him
"Where's that weird blonde kid and his attitude?" Mr. Tazuna asked
"They're practicing. Climbing a tree" Sakura replied
"Too hard for you two?" the question is brief
"No, we're the best. That's why Sensei sent us here to take care of you" Sakura said proudly
"And just so you know, Sasuke's attitude is fine like that" I said with a cross of arms and a serious expression on my face
"You're kidding" Mr. Tazuna looked at us violently
I could feel Sakura's dark aura beside me. I looked at him, sweat falling
"AHHH! How dare he underestimate us just because we're girls!" Sakura said while calming herself down
"agree. But he's been rude to us ever since we met him. I'm really used to it" I whispered to Sakura
"Yes. I'd be surprised if he suddenly behaves well to us" Sakura and I chuckled
One of the workers approached Mr. Tazuna
"Tazonne. Uh, I need to talk to you" said the worker
"Eh? About what?" Mr. Tazuna turned around
"The thing is, I've been thinking a lot about that bridge. And I've decided that I've pushed my luck far enough. I want out"
"Now you're just gonna stop? You're kidding me" shouted Mr. Tazuna angrily
"You know. I stayed on this project because of our friendship. But I risked my life every day. I live here. Gato and his tugboat will appear in the end. When they do, they'll kill you and the bridge." It'll never be finished. *Sah* This is futile, Tazuna. Why don't we stop now while we can still get out of here alive?"
"Ouch.." murmured Sakura.
"Cannot be. This is our bridge. Our island is poor, and it will remain like this until this bridge connects us to the mainland! Trade, trade, and hope. That's what we're building here!" Mr. Tazuna replied
"There won't be much hope if we all die"
"It's noon. Let's take a lunch break"
"Tazonne. Don't end up like this" the man said
"Save breath. Oh, and Giichi, don't bother coming back after lunch" Mr. Tazuna walked away as we looked after him
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SHIORI POV
'Oh my. I'd rather be with Sasuke now. I wonder how he and Naruto are doing'
"Eh, where are we going?" ask Sakura
"You want to have dinner tonight, right? I have to pick up some stuff for dinner" replied Tazuna
SAKURA POV
"The thief! A thief!" a voice shouted from one of the shops as a boy fled with food
There were children on the street, just sitting there, with no one else
'What's wrong with these people?'
"It's us" said Mr. Tazuna
"Welcome" said the shop owner
I looked at the shop we were in. The store was empty and there was not much to choose from either
'This is a shop? There's nothing here'
SHIORI POV
"You pervert!" yell Sakura
I looked at him and saw him kicking a man
"Are you okay Sakura?" I hurriedly took sides
"Yes. I'm fine, thank you" he nodded
SAKURA POV
We started walking back to Mr. Tazuna's house
"Wow, you really surprised me. The girls here don't fight like that"
"should have. Something is wrong here," I said as I walked furiously
I felt someone pull my shirt
'Gr. Again?! !'
I turned around even angry
"Hey, destroyer!" yell at
But then waver
That was a boy
"Help?" he asked, extending his hand with a smile
"Eh, here!" I gave her the candy I had in my bag
"I don't have any food. So just take this" Shiori gave the boy 1,000 Yen
"Ah, thank you!" he thanked us
"But Shiori. That's a big amount of money. Are you sure it's okay?" ask me to be concerned
"I'm from the Noble Clan. And my parents and siblings always receive a large sum of money after every mission they send, so it's no big deal to me" Shiori replied
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'Rich and beautiful!'
"I think you're right. But still, it's sad to see kids like this" I said
"That's how it has been since Gato came here" Mr. Tazuna approached us
"Children suffer, and adults are afraid to fight it. They lost all hope. That's why we have to finish the bridge. It will bring trade and commerce. And more importantly, the bridge is a symbol of courage. We must restore the spirit of our people. When the bridge is over, people will start to believe again. They will believe that they can live with dignity. We can't let Gato stop us!"
Shiori and I looked around at the people
' Sasuke . Nautica . We have to help them '
Shiori and I looked at each other and nodded
We continued our journey to Mr. Tazuna's house
NARUTO POV
Sasuke and I tried and tried again
I fell again
I gasped as I stared up at the tree. I saw Sasuke keep going
'He's still climbing. That's impossible'
SASUKE POV
'Dangerous. He chased me little by little '
NARUTO POV
I ran up to the tree again
'No no no no! If I think about Sasuke, I will lose my concentration. Believe that! Come Naruto. You said to yourself'
I remember what Sakura told me
"Hey. Loser" call Sasuke, surprise me and make me fall
"Gee! Sasuke's! What the hell are you doing? I'm trying to focus my Chakrak!" I yelled at him
"yeah. Ah, you know the problem," He started
"Ah. What's problem?" I looked at him suspiciously
'That's weird. He never spoke to me. What is he planning?'
"You. You know you asked Sakura for advice when she was here. So what did he tell you?" She asked
My face is bright
"I didn't tell you" I told him
Sasuke's eyes twitched
"You're not the only one who's been given advice" she told me angrily
"Why ask?!" yell at
"I wonder if there is any difference to what they told us!" Sasuke shouted back
"Oh so. So you don't believe Shiori's suggestion huh?" I told you to provoke him
SASUKE POV'S
My eyes twitched again and an irk mark appeared on my head
"Whatdidyou say? Shiori was included in the top five students with the best grades and clearly had a big brain. And Shiori is the only one I trust in my life!"
"Then don't ask!"
"Hn. Whatever"
"Good!"