Rise of Youth[NK/NM, Invite]

he mentally told himself, that would be of course after they all met and were told the purpose of this meeting. He continued to sit idly on the stone bleacher near the bottom floor of the small stadium as he waited patiently for his students to arrive.

Don't follow me you idiot! Storm yelled out to his older sister, who he could not get rid of no matter how fast he ran. She appeared to be right on his tail, and every time he pulled some unpredictable move, she would still be two steps behind him. it was frustrating to Storm, who did not want anyone to see him and his sister together.

But you forgot your lunch~ And even when I added an extra charm to it with lipstick! His sister was once again wearing a skimpy outfit. This one was blue with a slit down the middle so large that Storm could see her bellybutton. The only thing keeping that outfit together was a series of see-through threads. Her black haire swooshed in the wind as she followed Storm, and she carried a little brown bag marked with a deep red lipstick kiss.

Storm looked at the bag, and then his sister with contempt. Like I need to carry that dirty bag around, IDIOT! It probably has all sorts of germs on it!

Suddenly, his older sister stopped dead where she was. Storm saw this, and developed a bad feeling for what was about to happen next. Tears began flowing from her cheek as Storm began feeling an odd sense of chills down his spine. As quick as she stopped moving, Storm's sister began to wail uncontrollably. MY LITTLE BROTHER DOESN'T LIKE MY KISSES!

Storm's shivers increased as his sister's cries grew louder. He found himself quietly accepting the brown lunch bag from his sister, who immediately quieted down afterwards. Damn you! Storm sCREAMED. Those were fake tears weren't they?! His sister laughed at him, stuck her tongue out, then ran away with speed twice as fast as Storm's. The Uchiha boy sighed, then through down the bag with hot fury. How dare you play with me like that you pervert!!!!!

A few minutes later, Storm was at the meeting area where his sensei had ordered him to show. Still a little angry, Storm stormed inside to greet only one man who was sitting on a bench. Storm guessed that this man was his sensei, since he was wearing a jounin's jacket. He was very new to the real ninja world, so this would be the first time he made an impression on his future teacher.

Storm calmed himself and tried to forget about his sister's earlier tomfoolery. He then placed his kirigakure headband on his forehead and bowed to his new sensei. Storm Uchiha reporting for duty, sir, he said with a military soldier's tone.

It was another day in Kirigakure, but it wasn't normal today; Zenkichi has a meeting with his new team. True, he might've been a genin for 3 years, and have gotten three previous team that kicked him out due to lack of participation, but this time, it's different. Zenkichi had found meaning to his life, which Lord Jashin had shown him. Using this new light, he began to live everyday with the purpose of getting stronger. Waking up from his bed in the orphanage, Zenkichi pulled out his bible, which contains the word of Jashin, and said his morning prayers. The morning prayers consisted of prayers calling for misfortune such as plagues and destruction, which was the will of Jashin. After that, he got ready by showering and getting dress in his usual shinobi clothing: the normal shinobi gear, with a black cloak over it. He puts the hoodie over his head, and placed his pocket bible in the cloak. He also had his Kirigakure headband on his head, hidden under the hoodie.

After he was done getting ready, he got down to the common area, where breakfast was being served. Walking to the counter, he grabbed the simple breakfast being served; toast with sunny-side up eggs and bacon. He then started munching down the food. The orphanage he was in wasn't a normal one; no, it was a private institution that is being funded by the government. The orphanage do not practice adoption. Instead, they plan to have each child gain the brightest future they can acquire. After finishing breakfast, Zenkichi began walking out, when suddenly he hears a sound cry out from behind, "Wait up, Zen! You forgot your lunchbox!"

Turning back, Zenkichi saw the person who was calling him, the caretaker Yuki. Yuki pays secial attention to Zenkichi, as she knows his background. She treats Zenkichi very well. In fact, Yuki is one of the few people Zenkichi actually opens up to. "Aight, Thank Yuki!" Yuki then smiled as she passed the bento to him. "Have a good day today, Zen! And don't mess stuff up again!" Zenkichi smiled as he exited the door. "You have a nice day too, Yuki!"

After this, Zenkichi looked around as he made sure no authorities are nearby before climbing up the roof, and begin jumping around from building to buildings. Zenkichi loved travelling this way, as he prefers spending time alone. He doesn't like to go through the congested and noisy road filled with people, but instead prefer to go on the roof alone, enjoying the freedom he had gained. Jumping on the buildings made him feel like the earth is limitless, and it was his and Yui's dream afterall to escape the lab and travel all over the place.

As he approached the designated area, he could see his sensei reading a book, while another student is in front of him. Jumping back down to the road, he ran and stood next to the other boy, saying "Hello, Sensei! I'm here! Still early, eh? Are there going to be more? Or is it just going to be me and Storm?"

Zenkichi didn't recognize the guy, but he caught the boy's name when he introduced himself. This boy was different from him; unlike his casual greeting, Storm displayed an attitude of seriousness.

Rei had been sitting for a while, at first with nothing to do but think: that wasn't a problem for the Jounin since it gave him the opportunity to contemplate over important topics or strategies he was constantly making. Rei had a bad habit however and that was arriving early, too early even for his own meeting times. He had adequately given his students the correct information on where to be and at what time, yet he had arrived much earlier than he originally intended. Excitement maybe? Or was it a serious sense of duty that drive him? Rei wasn't a cheerful person, but neither was he morbid or depressed: cheerful wasn't something known to him, everything was of indifference or concern. Such as the times he had gone on a couple missions with two other of his students, or when he had beaten one of his delusional students to a pulp to prevent them from hurting themselves further or invoking the village's wrath.

As time passed and he grew weary of waiting, he decided to read to pass the time. He pulled out one of his books for the day and had begun to read it: only a few pages in and his first student showed up. He heard the footsteps of the boy even before he saw him, his body sounded light, either that or he was stepping lightly and trying to sneak up on his new sensei. He turned his head to watch the boy as he approached Rei and bowed respectfully and introduced himself as Storm Uchiha. The manner and seriousness in the boy's tone impressed Rei, though the boy looked petite, he was certain to be a great shinobi one day. Rei himself was a beauty, the living legacy passed down to him from his exceptionally beautiful mother. In his opinion, the only one more beautiful than himself had been his sister Yin. Rei's long raven black hair coursed down his shoulders and back like a noble lion's mane and he regarded the boy with serious inquisitive eyes, not yet saying anything. Despite Rei's beautiful exterior, his body was hidden by his clothing. White linen bandages wrapped tightly around his arms and legs and his clothing hid countless scars all over his arms, legs and torso. Even still, he possessed a couple of recently wounds that had been sewn shut by his Earth Grudge Fear. On the surface, he was a Jounin of repute and beauty, but inside him was full of darkness and death. It was debatable in Rei's own mind whether he was alive now or not, after obtaining the immortal hiden technique, the only real way to kill him was to destroy his head. Even decapitating him would only slow him down until he could sew it back on.

Well met Storm, I am your new sensei but Im sure you already figured that out. Relax a little, as your sensei I don't expect you to be very formal. With his hand, he waved to relax the boy and then put his book away as he stood up. That was when his other student Zenkichi showed up, hopping quickly to stand beside his teammate, the non-Uchiha boy seemed chipper and introduced himself and proceeded to ask questions before Rei could return the sentiment of introducing himself. He held up a hand to slow the boy down.

One question at a time Zenkichi. Yes I am your sensei and I am pleased to make your aquaitance. This is one of your teammates, Storm Uchiha. The others are late it would seem, so we will continue as planned until they arrive. He looked at one boy and then the next, an odd pair in his team. Tell me a little about yourselves. What kind of dreams do you have? he instructed, using this opportunity to get to know his newest students while also giving them the opportunity of getting to know something about each other.

Well met Storm, the Jounin said. I am your new sensei but Im sure you already figured that out. Relax a little, as your sensei I don't expect you to be very formal.

It was in that moment when another ninja appeared. This one wore a younger face than Storm's, yet he had a taller height, and a much more robust physique. Hello, Sensei! The new ninja chimed to the Jounin. I'm here! Still early, eh? Are there going to be more? Or is it just going to be me and Storm?


Storm looked at the boy with a little bit of suspicion. The younger, yet taller, shinobi knew Storm's name, but Storm did not know his. He must have did some type of research on his new partner. Now Storm would seem rather uncaring if he didn't know, or remember, this new ninja's name.

When Storm's sensei called the new ninja 'Zenkichi,' Storm began repeating that name in his mind. Zenkichi, Zenkichi, Zenkichi. He said it over and over and secretly looked at Zenkichi's face while doing it.

The others are late it would seem, Storm's sensei went on. So we will continue as planned until they arrive.Tell me a little about yourselves. What kind of dreams do you have?

Easy enough, Storm said immediately. I come from a rich Uchiha family, two parents, one mother and father, one older brother, and two sisters, one older and one younger. Storm spoke entirely so fast that he would be surprised if anyone understood him. He said these words so many times that they now came out of him as easily as his breath. I am an expert in Taijutsu, but I am just brushing on ninjutsu.

And as for my goal... This would be the first time where Storm actually paused to think. I guess... He said. I guess it is to become stronger so that people like my younger sister can live in a protected, peaceful world.

Rei soon replied his question, making it know that he is indeed going to be his sensei. He introduced Storm to him, and Zenkichi offered his hand for a handshake, "Hello, Storm, please to meet hope. I hope that we get along." Zenkichi gave the man a smile.

His sensei then continued, asking them to tell more about theirselves to him. Zenkichi guessed that Rei would be doing this so that they both know more about each other, which will be important, since they'll be a team. Before Zenkichi could say anything, Storm immediatly replied. Storm seem to come from a well off family, as can be seen from his clothings. Even Storm's shoes are worth more than Zenkichi's entire clothing. He had a huge family, which is pretty common for rich shinobis. Storm seemed to be either fluent with introducing his family, or just nervous. Storm continued on, mentioning that he is an expert at Taijutsu "Hmm, we seem to have something in common."

He continued on, mentioning his dream, which is to keep the world peaceful so that is younger sister can live safely. A noble dream, thought Zenkichi. Zenkichi had the exact same dream, however, the person he was trying to protect died, due to his weakness.

After Storm finished with his narrative, Zenkichi started his, "Well, I'm NOT from a well-off family, that's a fact. Well, I don't even have a family. I live in the ANBU funded orphanage. I lived 14 years in a lab, which comes with constant tortures and experimentation, and we're forced to fight for survival. Losers die, the strong survive. Well, I guess you can say I'm decent with Taijutsu. Well, as for my aspiration, I wish to get stronger, since I lost my loved one due to my weakness."

To break the somber mood he accidentally made, Zenkichi then looked up, saying, "Well, putting all those tragedies aside, I now live happily in the orphanage. I love ham and cheese sandwiches, and I really really enjoy chocolates. Oh, and I suck at Genjutsu and Ninjutsu, so don't even bother."


WC : 552 + 353 = 905

Rei listened to both stories without showing sign of emotion, he just looked at them in a serious manner, an appearance they would have to get used to. Even from his other two students, Takeshi and Akio, neither of them had ever seen the serious young Jounin smile or laugh. While Storm's past and aspirations seemed more normal and less tragic, Zenkichi's was more horrendous, of course Rei already knew of it all- but he wanted Storm to know that there were those in the village that suffered from darkness as well, and not just the Uchiha. As a village, they were part of the same team and the same family. This family was Kirigakure even if they were not related by blood. We have all suffered in some way and lost things important to us. A village as a whole suffers when one shinobi falls victim to loss or death. It is my dream to make our village so powerful that other villages wouldn't dare strike against us. I feel for both of you, I desire a village where we can protect those we love without fear.


He hadn't really told them anything about his past, though he was not even ten years older than any of his students, he as the Jounin had to represent the strength and ability to stay calm despite personal reasons. He vaguely had told them about his desire for the village, hearing both Storm and Zenkichi say things related to protecting others, had bolstered Rei's resolve. These two two young and fine shinobi at heart: if he could cultivate their skills and battle knowledge to the point of a Jounin even at their young ages, they would surely help him lead their village to a bright and safer future. If Rei were ever were to smile, it would have been just now as he got an idea. He didn't smile, however he did sit back down and motioned with a hand to a flat expanse of concrete in the stadium in front of the stone bleachers where he was now sitting once again. You're both good in Taijutsu it seems. I'd like to see your abilities. Using Taijutsu only, I would like the two of you to spar. No Ninjutsu and no weaponry. It seemed like something questionable, making two of his students spar at their first meeting, but Rei had something in mind. Even if they became rivals, they could still be friends. This was a good opportunity to test the Jashinist Zenkichi against Uchiha Storm. As far as he knew, Storm had yet to awaken his sharingan. He was going to push both of them into showing their skill and awaken Storm's eyes if possible. Take this match seriously, the winner of this contest will be rewarded. He said, adding an incentive. Secretly, he had planned to allow the winner of this match to lead their next mission and Rei himself would be the subordinate. All in all, it was part of his goal to see their combat skill, as well as their leadership skills and ability to stay calm.

Takeshi woke up in the morning as usual with a start. He had sat up quickly and looked around his room frantically as his heart raced. He had just had a horrible dream where a giant reptilian foot came crashing down on his home and crushed him to death. He had thought he was dying when all of a sudden he woke up. It was a horrible nightmare to be honest, especially with the fact that before the giant reptile foot thing happened, all of the stories in Kirigakure ran out of bacon.

So after going through the usual routine of getting dressed, hair brushing, having breakfast with plenty of bacon, eggs, and orange juice, he bid his family goodbye and went off to find his sensei. Today he was supposed to meet with Rei Sensei and Akio, as well as some other kids he didn't know. To be honest, the ten year old little boy was wary of meeting new people, so he wasn't sure how he'd take being around so many other kids, but as long as they weren't girls, everything should be ok.

Dressed in a white t-shirt, black cargo shorts that went down past his knees,a long black coat, black shinobi boots, black leather gloves, and the Kirigakure headband tied around his neck like a bandanna, the boy came to the area where he was to meet his sensei and the others. He approached quietly and cautiously, checking out the others as he did so. Takeshi didn't say anything in fact, as he came up them all, just observed for the meantime and waited to be be spoken to.

Waking up in his bed Akio was rather confused about the happenings that caused him finding himself here. He was still badly bruised from his fight with Rei while poisoned and could only remember bits and pieces of his hallucinations, still not sure what was real and what was merely hallucinations. He remembered the ambush at the circus, the scary place woke and the man that looked like his deceased Sensei. Either way he was rather confused about the happenings of that nigh. He did know they were real or at least for the most part were due to the bruises he was noticing on his skin.

Sighing the shinobi simply stood up from his bed lazily as he threw on a random outfit. Which would consist of a black t-shirt with oddly tight leather pants which were all he could find in his hurry to meet his Sensei. He had remembered someone telling him through his door as he yelled back at them and slipped back to sleep, barely remembering most of the conversation with whoever had come to deliver the message.

Slipping on his navy blue cloak, sandals and leg warmers as he would hurry out the door of his house and rush toward the village. While he wouldn't run cause of the pain of his bruises he would still move quickly knowing he had to be late due to what the sun looked like in the sky at the moment. It hinted that Akio had probably awoken an hour or two from noon and would most likely have to rush to get where he was suppose to be meeting Rei.

Arriving to see his Sensei had already started the lesson or lecture and the fact Takeshi along with other supposed Genin had already arrived the Chunin wouldn't say anything as he slipped into the groups, standing beside Takeshi. Adjusting his headband, which was crooked he would put it almost straight, but would leave a slight lean to it as it would be angled down a bit farther on his left than his right. After which he would rub his eyes, which were extremely painful for some unknown reason. Remaining quiet as he would catch the end bit of Rei's challenge for the two other shinobi to spar with only Taijutsu.

WC: 383

When Rei introduced Storm, Zenkichi greeted the genin with the offer of a handshake. Seeing as Storm would be working with Zenkichi from now and on, he decided not to be the normal jerk that he was to his peers and accepted the handshake. "I hope we get along as well."

Once Storm was done telling everything there was to know about himself, it was Zenkichi's turn to speak. Everything that the young man said brought a surprise to Storm's face. He didn't even think that the village would do something so heinous as experiment on a kid. However, when Storm looked at Zenkichi now, he felt more of a sense of admiration than sadness. The kid went through a lot, yet still held a smile, even today. That was enough to make Zenkichi apart of Storm's world of cuteness.

When Zenkichi was done, Rei sensei spoke next, telling the two of his true desires for their village. Although the teacher barely showed any emotions, Storm could tell that Rei meant every word of what he said, and a new feeling began to develop inside his mind. Maybe this was what his sister would always call 'friendship,' or 'love' in a friendly sort of way. He barely had enough experience to register it, yet he knew that he would be happy with this group.

Storm's sensei acknowledge their commonly shared skills in Taijutsu, then ordered Zenkichi and Storm to fight. This is a test? Storm wanted to ask, but even a lamebrain would be able to understand Rei's true reason for pitting them against each other. Although, Storm was a little upset that he couldn't go against Rei. The fight would have determined where he was among the power scale, but even facing against your equals was enough to test your strengths. Unfortunately, Storm would not be treating Zenkichi as an equal during this fight.

"Understood," Storm said in a serious manner, then began to straighten his tie so that he could feel a little loose around his neck. "Then, expect me to be receiving that prize, sensei." Suddenly and without warning, Storm would drop to the ground and swipe his legs under Zenkichi. This would be a leg sweep, a common technique used to knock down opponents. If it landed, Zenkichi would fall on his butt in a rather unprofessional manner. However, this attack would be very easy to dodge for anyone, for Storm only used half his speed for this attack. This would actually be a test of Storm's own, mainly to test Zenkichi's speed. If Zenkichi was fast enough to dodge this, then Storm would have to give this fight his all. If Zenkichi didn't dodge, then Rei would have a lot of complaining to hear from Storm about how weak Zenkichi really is.

As for the people who arrived late, Storm would be too busy fighting to notice them. So, until the battle was over, they would be non-important background art.

Rei watched intently as the two boys would face off against each other at his instructions, Takeshi and Akio had both snuck up on the unfolding scene and stood around to watch the very first spar between their new comrades. Out of the four, both Akio and Takeshi had sparred with Rei already: though jutsu was involved in both that ultimately led to both Uchiha students to passing out. Rei figured it would only be fair that he would spar the winner between Zenkichi and Storm, he wouldn't tell them that- but it was a "bonus" reward for winning. The real reward was actually that whoever won the match ups would get to choose and lead their next team mission. First, Rei had to deal with his two late students. They too needed to bump fists, the two had worked together a bit and knew of each other, but they hadn't sparred as far as Rei knew. It was valuable data for a team to know their allies strongest and weakest points in combat. Until the four of these tudents could get to know and understand each other, they wouldn't be doing any dangerous missions.

Rei continued to sit there and waited for the two to start their spar, he overlook Takeshi and Akio's lateness for the moment. He wanted to see how this match would turn out. In one swift movement, Storm dropped low and kicked Zenkichi's legs out from underneath him. The Jashinish boy seemed to be caught completely off guard. Was he expecting Storm to be slower? I thought Storm's attack would be faster than that... Rei's neutral expression turned more serious, either Zenkichi wasn't taking his instructions seriously, or he wasn't as good in Taijutsu as the report said he was. As Storm's kick landed on Zenkichi and knocked him off his feet, the Jashinist boy fell over sideways and landed face first on the concrete ground. There he would stay for a bit, passed out from hitting his head on the unforgiving pavement. Well, there's one student to take to the medical shinobi later. Rei noted to himself silently as he watched Storm stand straight again, only a few feet in front of Zenkichi's down position. Rei clapped his hands a little, encouraging the winner even though he was severely disappointed with the turn of events. Good job Storm, Im glad to see you took my instructions seriously. he said to the Uchiha boy and then turned his attention to Akio and Takeshi.

The two of you are late. he said in an undisputed tone and paused for a moment to let the gravity of it set in as he looked at them impassively. Seeing as both of you were late and Zenkichi got knocked out, Storm is to winner of my little contest by default. he said, glancing at Storm and then back to Akio and Takeshi. Even though it's a loss, you two are to spar each other in Taijutsu alone, no Ninjutsu, Genjutsu or any other techniques. he instructed, knowing both of his students were skilled in Genjutsu and Bukijutsu. Takeshi was an obedient enough boy, easily the youngest and brought up with the most respectful manners. Akio however was a troublesome boy with a recent dark past. Akio was skilled in Genjutsu and frankly Rei didn't trust the boy enough to not rely on Genjutsu to win. Rei blinked his eyes once and his eyes became crimson. He would use the sharingan to watch his two other students, with the increased eye perception, he would easily be able to tell their movements before they did them and also see their chakra sources to ell if they were influenced by Genjutsu or any other Jutsu. After these two spar, I will spar with Storm a bit and then announce my decision.

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Spoiler:

Sharingan	30
Chakra Pool	400-30=370