Authors note at the end...
Well here is a new story...well my old one but re-done! So read, enjoy and review!
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"..." - People talking
'...' - People thoughts
(P.o.v.) - Different points of view
Summary: Sakura is from a Noble family, The King (Jiraiya) has recently allowed girls to become Ninja's. The Captain of the camp, Ittetsu, is against having women as ninja's since they are more emotional. So the King and the Captain arrange a deal, that if she is not worthy enough she will be sent home and can never become a ninja again. How will Sakura react? What will happen when she arrives? How will she feel being the only girl in the camp? And how will the boys treat her? Read to find out XD!
The Trials of a Ninja- Part 1
Chapter 1 – Introduction
The night was silent; the only sound that could be heard was a slight hiss emitted by the air as a group of five figures flew rapidly through the forest, landing softly on the trees surrounding them. They were all fully clad in camouflage that blended in perfectly with their surroundings.
The group continued to run rapidly, but slowed down when the commander gave the signal. The group immediately split up into different parts of the forest, yet remained close enough so that if trouble arouse they could react quickly to eliminate the problem.
"Report" the commander ordered quietly, as he double checked his area.
"Area A, clear, sir"
"Area B, clear, sir"
"Area C, clear, sir"
"Area D, clear, sir"
The commander nodded his head in satisfaction even though he knew his troops could not see him. He then gave the signal that it was safe for them to return to there original spots to set up camp for the night.
His comrades moved quickly and set up camp, finding it a little difficult with no light.
"Should we light a fire, sir?" A man asked as he finished up setting his tent.
"No, we're still on the enemy's territory, it's too risky" the commander said as he rummaged through his pack trying to find food. Once he found it, he took it out and turned around to distribute it.
The group sat silently eating there stale bread, some cringing at the taste of the old musty bread. The group had no choice, but to eat it or faint from weakness. They had just suffered an attack earlier and lost three of there men, the battle was gruesome and left the remaining ANBU weaker then they expected; meaning now they had to take extra precautions, the enemy was certainly still out there waiting to finish their job.
After the ANBU finished there 'meal' they quickly scouted the area again before choosing one of the men to guard the camping site while the others slept.
The man on guard lowered his head reminiscing about the rest of the squad who did not make it…they were his friends and they were gone. He said a silent prayer in hopes that there souls may find peace.
The sound of a crack interrupted his thoughts; he turned his head to the right his hand reaching to his holster to grab a kunai, his glare aimed at the trees above the camp.
He closed his eyes trying to feel the chakra of the enemy, but found that he couldn't trace any. He quickly turned to the direction of the tents yelling out the signal that there were enemies in the area. As soon as the signal was said, the other members rushed out of the tents, weapons at hand.
The ANBU quickly formed themselves into a circle, their backs facing each other.
"Captain, what do we do, we won't last" one of the men whispered.
"Hold your ground, don't show weakness…when I give the signal we retreat back to headquarters" the captain informed them quietly.
The rest of the team nodded and waited for the attack that was to come. The ANBU captain quickly scanned the area for signs of chakra and gasped.
"What is it Captain?" the guard said clutching his kunai. "I sense a strong presence not far from here…this chakra is not the same as our other enemies…it is coming our way fast..." the captain whispered. The others nodded and watched the signal there captain gave out. They quickly followed orders killing nine of there previous enemies who had just entered the clearing and were scattered around the area.
As the presence began to get closer the ANBU captain frantically gave the signal to retreat.
The team followed orders going as fast as they could to escape the evil presence that was coming their way.
They ran for about an hour before the presence that was following them suddenly disappeared. The team looked around quizzically, trying to sense the unknown chakra.
The captain was about to give orders when he suddenly dropped to the ground, several kunai protruding from his back. The others looked at their captain in shock, wondering why they couldn't sense the attack.
"We have to get out of here!" one of the members stated clutching his kunai harder, glancing at the dead body of their captain.
Silence entered the clearing and the guard who was on duty earlier closed his eyes once more tying to find the strong chakra. When he found nothing, he moved his gaze from the area to the rest of the team, and gasped as he found the rest of them on the floor dead, their faces contracting in a painful manner.
"How…" he whispered in shock. He had just heard one of his teammates talk. "What's going on…I would have sensed them being attacked…there aren't even any external wounds!' the guard thought frantically.
He was about to run out of there, but found that he could not move his legs. He grunted in anger and frustration as he tried to pull his legs, desperate to get out of there and not face the same fate as his team. That's when he sensed it…the same presence as before...
He glanced at the direction that it was coming from, still continuing to tug on his legs, the presence continuing to close in on him. The fear began to climb in him and he found that he couldn't do anything to save himself.
He then noticed the eyes of the evil chakra and felt pain erupt through his entire body. He could not hold it in any longer and let out a painful scream, which echoed throughout the clearing and into the night.
The King reread the report that had just come in and sighed in dismay, he closed the scroll clutching it in fury. The reports of dead ANBU were becoming more frequent, and it angered him that he didn't know who continued to kill off his loyal fighters. Placing the report down on the table gently, he laid back on his chair thinking of a solution to this troublesome problem.
He was disrupted from his thoughts when his wife entered the room with the Captain of a ninja training facility, trailing behind her, a file in his hand. His wife quickly flashed him a smile before continuing in a business-like manner.
"Ittetsu requested our presence Jiraiya, it is about a woman who has applied to become a ninja" she said calmly, although Jiraiya knew that his wife supported the new law, no matter what anyone commented about it.
"Very well, have a seat Ittetsu-dono" Jiraiya said before putting his paperwork away from prying eyes.
"So what is the problem Ittetsu" Tsunade said getting straight to the point as she took a seat beside her husband who let out a sigh at his wife's blunt statement.
The said Captain disregarded the Queens tone and laid the folder on the table, opening it and taking out the application of the woman, and handing it to the King.
The king took it and looked over the application, his wife glancing at it from the corner of her eye.
Jiraiya read the application wondering what the problem with it was, 'I have more important things to worry about…'Jiraiya thought before letting out another sigh.
"I don't see anything wrong with it" he responded as he handed the sheets back to him.
Ittetsu looked at the sheets in the Kings hands with an incredulous look, "Your Majesty, this is the first female who has applied to our camp…I don't think it's a good idea…there is talk of war, and I do not think a woman can handle it." Ittetsu replied quickly avoiding the look the Queen was giving him.
Jiraiya shifted in his seat knowing the position that he was being put in, 'This may be the first female to join the camp…but I don't want to suffer the consequences with Tsunade' Jiraiya thought hesitantly.
Moments of silence passed and Jiraiya didn't know how to respond to the Captain's statement. He suddenly jerked in his chair as he felt his wife grab his leg with her hand, her nails digging into his skin.
"Ahem, yes, well…I did create the new law, and it does allow woman to become ninja's so there shouldn't be a problem." Jiraiya responded trying to shake off his wife's hand, in which the pain was becoming unbearable. The Captain nodded and Jiraiya discreetly sighed in relief as his wife released his leg.
"Well I have a proposition…if your Majesty is willing to hear it?" Ittetsu said as he closed the folder.
Jiraiya closed his eyes in annoyance wanting to get this over with, "Let's hear it then", he replied reluctantly.
"Since Haruno is the first female to apply…I think we should see how she fairs in the camp…and if she is not up to my standards then I suggest that she is banned from becoming a ninja" Ittetsu commented casually.
Tsunade remained quiet narrowing her eyes at the Captain, "If the law was made, why should it be tested Captain" was the cold reply of the Queen after the pregnant pause resounded in the room.
Jiraiya nodded his head at his wife's statement, yet he couldn't help but agree with the Captain. This was the first female to apply, and they don't know how they will react in a camp, where they train people to murder others.
"I have heard what you have had to say Captain and there are some parts that I agree on, and other that I don't. I will give Haruno Sakura a year to prove herself, and if she is not up to your standards then she will be removed from the camp…the fate of a ninja…can sometimes be difficult to cope with. We are also crossing through complicated times with the attacks that are occurring. If that is all Captain, then you may leave" Jiraiya stated, getting ready to leave the room.
"Thank you, your Majesties" Ittetsu said, bowing in respect.
Tsunade watched the Captain leave, and looked at her husband, rage written all over her face.
"What makes you think woman are not capable of taking care of themselves!" Tsunade said with frustration for both her husband and for the trials that he placed on the woman.
"The Captain had a point and I have much more troublesome things to worry about Tsunade" Jiraiya said before disappearing.
Tsunade growled in anger and marched out of the room, closing the door with as much hatred as she could muster, causing the door to tear from its hinges.
To Be Continued…
Hello! This is the re-written version of Trials of a Ninja, Hope you enjoyed it, and hopefully it was better than the first.
This was just the introduction, but it will be getting better! Also some parts might be similar to what I have already written…sorry for the spelling mistakes, but I'm not perfect!
Please Read and Review, and another chapter will be up shortly!
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