DISCLAIMER :
I don't own any characters from Dead or Alive games, they are owned by Tecmo, Ltd. and Team Ninja. Though, I create an OC.
Anyway, this is my very first fanfic. I don't write so much before so I apologize if there are many flaws in my story. There's more, this story takes place in the time between DOA 2 and DOA 3. Lastly, I hope you will enjoy reading this story. Oh, and please review. I want to know people's opinion about my story and also I want get better at writing…
--START OF CHAPTER 1--
Shrugg…Shrugg…
Deep inside the forest of Japan, the sound of stomped leaves was heard. As the moon replaced the sun, a young man got through the forest quickly yet carefully. He tried to avoid any traps that had been set to threaten intruders. Suddenly he stopped his movement as he felt a presence was getting closer. He hid his body beneath the tree and observed the woods.
A black shadow was approaching with an amazing speed. The young man was getting his knives ready just in case he needs to fight. He felt relieved when the shadow passed his hiding.
"That speed… must be a shinobi." He smiled, "Then means I almost reach it."
He sheathed his knives and then leaped forward.
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Hayate sit alone inside his room. He sipped his tea as he thought about Kasumi, his sister. She had left the clan to find himself. Unfortunately, even though he was finally back at home, Kasumi couldn't do the same since she broke the rule to not leave the clan. She became a runaway ninja and currently was being hunted by the entire clan and especially by Ayane, she was somehow obsessed in hunting down Kasumi even though Kasumi was her half-sister. He put down his tea then prayed for Kasumi's safety and hoped Ayane to remove his hatred toward Kasumi.
The door was knocked and then a ninja entered respectfully.
"Hayate-sama, a young man has come to our village. He requests your presence."
Hayate raised his eyebrow and then asked, "From what clan is he?"
"He is not from any clans, Hayate-sama. He is not even a ninja."
He is not a ninja? Hayate thought to himself. As far as he concerned, all of ninja villages were only known by their own kind. No outsiders could find their locations. This was the first time an outsider could reach their village.
"What are the scouts doing?"
"They are unaware of this man's movement, Hayate-sama."
Hayate rose from his seat and then wore his battle gear. "Let's meet this man then."
The ninja bowed and then followed Hayate to meet the young man.
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The young man felt uncomfortable as he realized he was being watched by many ninjas. Their eyes showed their unfriendliness toward him. He was prohibited to enter the village so he waited in front of the village gate which was being guarded by two ninjas. There were about six ninjas above the wall and there were about four ninjas in the forest watching his back. They are really strict in security, aren't they he thought.
After a while, the gate was opened from inside and a ninja, a different one from other ninjas, walked approaching the young man. The ninja stopped just about 10 meters far from him. He was taller than the young man, about 180 cm while he was 168 cm. His sharp eye judged the young man.
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Hayate judged the young man. He was about 18 years old. His eye showed determination. Hayate thought whether he was hostile or not.
"Excuse my rudeness but are you the leader?" the young man asked.
Hayate really took his time since he didn't answer the question immediately. After a while, he finally answered," Yes, I am the 18th leader of Mugen Tenshin Tenjinmon clan, Hayate."
"Then Hayate-sama, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rei, I am just a commoner. It's my pleasure to meet you."
It's not a pleasure for me damn it. This is the first time an outsider can reach my village. It's shameful Hayate thought. Then he asked," If I may know, what business do you have here, outsider?"
Suddenly the young man whose name was Rei kneeled down and then said," Please let me be your disciple! I want to learn the way of shinobi!"
Eh? He wants to be my student? Hayate thought, this is the first time anyone wants to be my disiciple.
Rei still kneeled down and it seemed that he wouldn't raise himself unless Hayate told so. The silence ensued for a while.
Hayate thought again to himself This outsider, what is his name again... Oh right, Rei. Why would he want to learn the way of shinobi? From how he was unnoticeable by our scouts, this man couldn't possibly a weak ass. Maybe I'll ask.
Hayate became the first one to let out his voice," Why do you want to learn the way of shinobi?"
"Because I want to be stronger in order to win DOA tournament. I learned that the winner of the first and the second DOA tournament are shinobi. That's why I want to learn the way of shinobi," Rei answered," Beside that…" He thought a little and then continued," I want to complete my fighting style."
Hayate then asked again," Do you really think you are worthy enough to be my disciple?"
Rei answered confidently," Yes, I do."
"Then fight me. I will fulfill your request only if you manage to knock me down once."
Rei smiled, "Just that? Then prepare to train me Hayate-sama, because I will manage for sure."
--END OF CHAPTER 1--