Kazuki was at his regular training spot, practising the Body Flicker Technique. He was getting better and better with it.
After a few minutes, Kazuki opened his ninjutsu scroll and started reading it.
He thought, 'So, the rest of the jutsu I'm going to learn are Wind Release: Breakthrough and Water Release: Water Spurt Jutsu. There were many other D-rank jutsu, but they weren't very useful, and I didn't want to waste my time, so I didn't note them. Maybe I should ask Lord Urahara for some Senju clan-exclusive jutsu.'
Kazuki started learning Wind Release: Breakthrough. It is considered easier than Earth Release, but it still took him two weeks to learn this. Kazuki thought it was probably because his affinity for wind was lower than for earth.
Next was Water Release: Water Spurt Jutsu, a simple jutsu that releases a small amount of water at the enemy at high speed.
The force was enough to damage trees. It took Kazuki only three days to learn this jutsu, suggesting that his affinity for Water Release was very high.
The next morning, Kazuki went to the Senju compound and knocked on the door.
Yuki opened the door and said, "Kazuki, long time no see. I didn't expect you to come so soon. Well, come inside."
Kazuki said as he walked inside, "Yeah, I came because I wanted to ask for some ninjutsu. Is Lord Urahara home?"
Yuki said, "No, he isn't home, but I can help you get some ninjutsu from the library."
The sound of footsteps was heard as a beautiful lady with honey-like hair and big, bright blue eyes came from inside and said, "Kazuki, it's nice to see you again. I was just making breakfast. Go sit in the dining room with Yuki."
Kazuki knew better than to decline the hospitality. Yuki's mother, Aika Senju, was a kind and polite person, but she could be very scary sometimes. Kazuki had seen her yelling at Urahara once just because he didn't offer Kazuki food.
Kazuki went to the dining room with Yuki, and they started chatting.
Kazuki said, "How's your new team? Are they able to keep up with you?"
Yuki said, "I'm still mad at you for not graduating with me, but yeah, my team is pretty good. They were the top performers in their class. They might even rival you. I've got an idea: why don't you train with us? Our jonin-sensei isn't coming today, and we decided to train by ourselves. It will be a good opportunity for you to face Genins."
Kazuki thought, 'I'm already regretting my decision not to graduate.'
Kazuki said, "Really now? Are they that good? Alright, when are we leaving?"
Yuki replied, "Right after breakfast."
Breakfast was served, and Aika joined both of them as they all started eating and chatting.
After finishing breakfast, Kazuki and Yuki left for the meeting spot.
They reached a training ground surrounded by trees from two directions after a few minutes, where a boy carrying a sword and a girl with Byakugan were waiting for them.
As they arrived, Yuki introduced him, "Hey, guys, this is Kazuki. He's a former classmate of mine. He's very talented in Ninjutsu and will be joining us in our training today."
The Hyuga girl said, "He's talented, you say? Doesn't look like it, or why would he still be in the academy?"
The boy said, "Now, don't be so mean, Keiko. He must have his reasons not to graduate. Besides, we can see in the training if he's talented or not, right, Yuki?"
Yuki nodded and said, "Kazuki, meet my teammates. This is Keiko Hyuga. She's a year younger than me, and she's very good at taijutsu. And he is Ryuma Hatake. He's also a year younger than me, and he's very skilled at Kenjutsu, even better than you and me, I'd say."
Kazuki thought, 'A Hyuga and a Hatake, huh? They both seem to get along pretty well, and Yuki can get along with anyone. Their teamwork will be amazing in the future. I hope I can compete with them in the Chunin exams.'
Kazuki said, "It's nice to meet you both. I'm looking forward to training with you."
Keiko said, "Let's have tournament-like spars. Yuki will spar with me, and Ryuma will spar with Kazuki. Those who win will battle each other, and yeah, we can use anything to win. Sound good?"
Everyone nodded.
Yuki said, "I'll go first. Watch me, Kazuki."
Both Yuki and Keiko took their taijutsu stances.
[A/N – This chapter was small because I didn't have much motivation. It would help a lot if you guys gave me some power stones. And yeah, the first action scene is coming in the next chapter, I hope I will be able to write a good fight.]