[ 2 days later ]
[ JINICHI WATARU ]
Its early morning, I pass through the busy streets of Konoha that is forever lively, watching as shop owners begin to open up to prepare for a busy work day, my destination, the ninja academy, I can't help but wonder...
'Although I inherited Jinichi's memories, it seems I can't really remember much of his parents at all, every time I try to go back, it's like something is blocking me from remembering.
Could it be lingering trauma? Did I also inherit grudges and unresolved emotions when I came into this body?'
As I was pondering the busy streets, I noticed something, a familiar spikey blonde, ran past me, laughing boisterously.
"Sorry man gotta run!" Naruto says, as he looks back to see the leaf shinobi catching up to him, he doubles his efforts to evade capture.
"Get back here Naruto!" Said one of his pursuers.
He continues laughing much to the annoyance of the shinobi's and takes a left turn before he disappears from my view.
' Good grief it's early morning and he's already causing trouble..'
After the comedic display, I continue my walk to the academy, still have a few minutes before the first bell.
"Now that I think about it…"
I muttered to no one in particular.
'My parents were killed during the attack of the Nine tails, I've never really thought about it until now, but how do I truly feel about Naruto?
As a fan of his show and his character, he's a good dude deep down. But as someone who's parents were killed by nine tailed fox, I can't help but feel a bit of disdain towards him.
I know its not his fault, he is never to blame for any of that, hopefully I can resolve this feeling before the Chunin exams.'
I came to a stop once I realize what just came to mind.
"What the hell…"
I said in surprise, truly body snatching came with as many benefits as its demerits.
'So, this is what inherited feelings are like...I have to resolve these feelings fast.'
Speeding up my pace, I eventually found my way to the ninja academy and made my way to the class room.
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[ Ninja Academy, Class 12 ]
Upon entering the class I noticed most of my class mates were already seated, so I started walking up the stairs to the back seats, my favourite seat.
"Sosuke, what do you think they'll put on the promotion exam?"
Shiro asks.
"It's probably going to be the academy three and some shuriken tests"
Says Sosuke.
"Well, I think it's going to be the academy three, shuriken tests, sparring and written exams"
Shiro says without hesitation.
"Nah its probably written exams first, shuriken tests, then academy three jutsu showcase."
Sosuke Retorts.
I pass by their conversation, losing interest very quickly.
'Last I remember its all four, but in the first episode of the show, they only really showed Naruto failing to do the academy three'
'My taijutsu still needs work, I haven't beat lee till now, I'm down 180 to 0, that is not good at all'
I finally get to the backrow and take a seat, Shikamaru is already dosing off a few seats to my left, so I decide to follow his example.
' System?'
[*ZING*]
[ How may I be of assistance player [Jinichi Wataru]? (>_<)]
'The Ninjago weapons, how can I get them'
[ The over powered weapons like the scroll of forbidden spinjitzu or the oni masks or the weapons that warp reality, can only be bought by the player [Jinichi Wataru] when he reaches a high enough level to bargain with the first Lord, but to keep things interesting, currently, the golden weapons are currently scattered across the Lands (>_<)]
"WHAT!!!!!"
I screamed in shock, catching the attention of everyone in the room, who looked at me in confusion.
"Ah! Sorry guys false alarm..." I said apologetically.
they all return back to their previous activities not really thinking much of my outburst.
' System why would you just be telling me this!! Don't you realize how disastrous this is!???'
[I am well aware player [Jinichi Wataru] should any of those weapons fall in the hands of either a rogue S- rank ninja or a Kage of another country, the effects could be disastrous, luckily, just like their Ninjago counter parts, the weapons are in places that are almost impossible to reach and should anyone manage to get their hands on any of the weapons the first Lord has already put restrictions in place. (>_<)]
'Restrictions??'
[Yes player [Jinichi Wataru], the golden weapons cannot be used by anyone unless the individual has a natural affinity to the golden weapons element, secondly no one except the first Lord can utilize the weapon to their full power. (>_<)]
A wave of calm washed over me for a bit, although having these weapons just exist is already a terrible situation, having them being restricted is worse than having them at full power. Just imagine if Madara found the sword of fire.
I shivered at the thought.
'Is there any way I can reach the weapons first?'
[Yes player [Jinichi Wataru], you have a natural attraction to the weapons, in time you will be able to know their presence if they are near you.(>_<)]
'Okay, that gives me a bit of an edge, lets just hope no one has found them yet..'
Suddenly, Iruka sensei walks in;
"Good morning students, I see that everyone made it in time, good, now let's begin."
And so began the lectures filled with brainwashing propaganda…
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"Okay class, so today were going to have an impromptu sparring tournament."
Iruka sensei said
A bulk of the class sighed, me included at the situation, no one likes random sparring tournaments. Iruka's eye twitched at the reaction.
"Yes, I know, I know, we the teachers were just informed about it"
"COME ON IRUKA SENSEI, THAT'S NOT FAIR YA KNOW!"
Naruto says with a sigh.
" I rarely ever agree with Naruto but he's right sensei."
Sasuke says, agreeing with Naruto.
"HEY! What's that supposed to mean duck hair!"
Naruto says, Sasuke's eye twitches at the insult.
"It means you're an idiot Naruto! Or do I need to spell that out for you!"
Sasuke retorts, his annoyance visible on his face.
"Why don't you come and say that to my face!"
says Naruto, daring Sasuke to try him.
[ *BAM*]
Iruka stomps his foot on the ground causing the sound to get everyone's attention.
"That's enough two of you!"
Iruka says, glaring at the two, they shrink back to their seats.
"And the rest of you, start walking to the training grounds, now!"
'I do not want to feel the wrath of a Chunin so early on. So might as well comply.'
Seems like I wasn't the only one who thought so because the rest of my classmates started walking to the training grounds.
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[ Academy training grounds]
The training grounds was an open space surrounded by gated fences, and consisted of different sections for training, one section had logs for target practice, another section had a track for training.
When we all got to the training grounds, we saw a board, which was covered with a tarp, Naruto the ever-curious trouble maker, snickers and tries to peek under it, only to get his hand grabbed by a blue haired man in a Chunin jacket.
"Now, now, Naruto how do you think Iruka sensei would feel if you took a peek at this board."
Naruto visibly shivered at the thought then retreated back to our group after Mizuki let him go.
' Mizuki the traitor, the one episode Chunin, the fraud that put Chunin's on fraud watch.'
A few seconds later, Iruka sensei appears.
"Without further delay let's begin the matches"
Says Iruka sensei, in the same moment he pulls of the tarp and reveals the names.
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[Yoroi Kisuke ] vs [Amado Itsuki ]
[Hinata Hyuga ] vs [Ino Yamanaka ]
[ Shikamaru Nara] vs [ Kiba Inuzuka ]
[Sakura Haruno ] vs [ Choji Akimichi]
[ Jinichi Wataru] vs [Aoi Setsuna ]
[Naruto Uzumaki ] vs [Kinemon Hanezuka ]
[ Sasuke Uchiha] vs [Nino Amakichi ]
[ Sosuke Iruma] vs [Ichika Nozeno]
[ Yamamoto Kuro] vs [Yotsuba Itama ]
[Shiro Yamazaki ] vs [Koneko Mayuri ]
[Kuchiki Tama ] vs [ Choso Tanzo]
[Jin Kazuma ] vs [Yuji Tanzo ]
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'Who the hell is Aoi Setsuna?'
Searching through my memories I found my answer, I looked to my left a few spaces away from me was a shaggy brown haired girl, the hair was styled in a wolf cut, she had piercing green eyes, she wore a green coloured hoodie with bandage straps around here hands and legs, probably worn to protect her limbs during training.
She noticed my stare, and so her green eyes met my blue, she frowned a bit.
I looked away from her and focused on what Iruka sensei was saying.
Alright everyone to their starting positions, sparring will begin shortly.
the rest of us stayed outside of the circular ring Iruka sensei drew, as we watched the first two fighters enter the ring.
Yoroi Kisuke was a blonde haired youth with brown eyes, he had a scar slightly above his right eye brow, a civilian born shinobi like me he was on the shorter side compared to the rest of our class.
Amado Itsuki was one of the older members of our class, and taller too, he had black hair as dark as the night, with brown eyes, he was a bit bigger than Choji but that didn't seem to hinder his taijutsu.
The two fighters entered into the training grounds and on Iruka sensei's signal they begun their fight.
"Begin!"
Amado wasted no time, and pounced on Kisuke, he threw a jab right at him, Kisuke dodged, but the jab was a feint, the moment Kisuke dodged, Amado had already been waiting for him, with his other hand Amado grabbed Kisuke by the shoulder to hold him down, and threw another punch.
'Oh shit! That's gonna hurt.'
...the punch hit nothing but air, Kisuke had anticipated the hold. In a flash, his hand clamped down on Amado's gripping fingers, peeling the thumb back with brutal force. Amado gasped as his fingers threatened to snap, forcing him to abort the punch to save his hand.
Frustration creased Amado's face. The opposite was true for Kisuke; his face remained as calm as a still lake, devoid of even the slightest expression. Kisuke dropped into a wide, grounded stance to center his weight, placing one open palm against his chest while pointing his other hand directly at Amado.
Amado rushed forward again, aiming to grapple like a sumo wrestler. Kisuke pivoted to dodge the charge, but Amado anticipated the shift and managed to snag Kisuke's trailing leg.
"Now I've got you!" Amado roared.
He slammed Kisuke onto his back, pinning him to the dirt. Amado heavy-handedly trapped Kisuke's leg with one arm while crushing his chest down with the other.
Suddenly, Kisuke's fingers struck like a snake. He pressed a precise pressure point deep into Amado's pinning arm, sending a shock of paralysis through the limb. Amado's arm went completely limp, and he froze in utter shock.
Seizing the split second of freedom, Kisuke twisted with impossible flexibility. He coiled and rolled right underneath Amado's guard, instantly resetting his hips to drive a fierce kick directly into Amado's exposed back. The impact launched Amado forward, knocking him clean out of the circle.
"Winner, Yoroi Kisuke!" Iruka-sensei called out, bringing the match to an official end.
I blinked in mild disbelief. Well damn, the fight didn't even last twenty seconds.
Both combatants returned to the waiting crowd of students. Kisuke wore a small, understated smile of satisfaction, while Amado kept his head low, looking completely defeated. The surrounding classmates erupted into a mix of excited whispers and cheers, clearly impressed by Kisuke's flawless technique.
Iruka-sensei looked down at his clipboard, his pen scratching against the paper as he marked down the results. He cleared his throat to quiet the murmurs, scanning the remaining faces in the crowd.
"Alright, let's keep things moving," Iruka announced, his voice commanding everyone's attention. "Next up..."